Armasight Recorder DT User manual

Recorder DT
Digital Video Recorder
OPERATION AND
MAINTENANCE MANUAL

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LIST OF CONTENTS
TITLE PAGE
Safety Summary 4
How to Use This Manual 5
Chapter 1. INTRODUCTION 6
1.1 General Information 6
1.1.1 Type of Manual 6
1.1.2 Model Number and Equipment Name 6
1.1.3 Purpose of Equipment 6
1.1.4 Reporting Equipment Improvement Recommendations 6
1.2 Warranty Information and Registration 7
1.2.1 Warranty Information 7
1.2.2 Limitation of Liability 8
1.2.3 Product Warranty Registration 8
1.2.4 Obtaining Warranty Service 9
1.3 List of Abbreviations 10
Chapter 2. DESCRIPTION AND DATA 11
2.1 System Description 11
2.2 Key Features 11
2.3 Specications 12
2.4 Standard Components 13

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Chapter 3. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 15
3.1 Installation and Mounting 15
3.1.1 Battery Installation 15
3.1.2 Memory Card Installation 15
3.1.3 Mounting the Recorder DT to a Scope 16
3.1.4 Connecting a Display to the Recorder DT 17
3.2 Controls 18
3.3 Operating Procedures 19
3.3.1 Recorder DT Operating 19
3.3.2 Remote Operating the Recorder DT 20
3.3.3 Back-up Power Mode 24
3.3.4 Recorder DT Shut-Down 24
Chapter 4. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE AND
TROUBLESHOOTING 25
4.1 Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services 25
4.2 Operator Troubleshooting 27
4.3 Maintenance 28
4.3.1 General 28
4.3.2 Cleaning Procedures 28
4.3.3 Battery Removal and Replacement 28
4.4 Return Instructions 28
APPENDIX A. Product Warranty Registration Card 30
APPENDIX B. List of Spare Parts 31
LIST OF CONTENTS
TITLE PAGE

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SAFETY SUMMARY
Before operating this product, carefully study this Operation and
Maintenance Manual.
The Armasight Recorder DT is an electronic device and requires careful han-
dling. To prevent damage to the Recorder DT equipment, always follow all
CAUTIONS and NOTES.
Denitions of alerts that appear throughout this Manual are below:
CAUTION — Identies risk of damage to the equipment.
NOTE — Highlights essential procedures, conditions, statements, and im-
portant instructional information.
CAUTION:
• Do not dismantle the equipment.
• Keep the equipment clean.
• DO NOT expose the Recorder DT to moisture, sudden temperature
changes, or electric shocks.
• DO NOT force the controls beyond their range of movement.
• DO NOT leave the equipment on when it is not being used.
• Do not store the equipment without removing the battery rst.
• Thoroughly dry each component of the Recorder DT before storing.

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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
USAGE
You must familiarize yourself with this entire manual before operating
the equipment. Read the instructions on maintenance before performing
any kind of maintenance checks or procedures. Follow all CAUTIONS and
NOTES.
MANUAL OVERVIEW
Throughout this Manual, the Recorder DT Digital Video Recorder will be re-
ferred to as the Recorder DT, the recorder, or the device.
The Product Warranty Registration Card is in Appendix A.
A list of Spare Parts appears in Appendix B.

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INTRODUCTION
1.1 GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1.1 TYPE OF MANUAL
Operation and Maintenance (including a List of Spare Parts).
1.1.2 MODEL NUMBER AND EQUIPMENT NAME
Armasight Recorder DT Digital Video Recorder.
1.1.3 PURPOSE OF EQUIPMENT
The Armasight Recorder DT is a high-performance, high-denition digital
video recorder (DVR). It adjusts for MPEG-4 video compression, single chan-
nel resolution up to D1(704*576), 30fps, and is a real-time,, easily-operated,
professional DVR that consumes minimal power. It includes power-up re-
cording functionality as well as motion detection, scheduled, and manual
recording options. The SD card holds up to 32GB expandable, and is enabled
for direct TV, monitor, and PC playback using an SD card reader.
The Recorder DT is lightweight but durable, robust, and designed to t any
Armasight Digital or Thermal scope, Picatinny MIL STD 1913, or Weaver rail.
The rubber mount ensures quick, easy and reliable mounting and disassem-
bly.
1.1.4 REPORTING EQUIPMENT IMPROVEMENT RECOM
MENDATIONS
User recommendations for improvements are encouraged. Send sugges-
tions to [e-mail], or mail your comments to:
Armasight Inc.
815 Dubuque Avenue
South San Francisco, CA 94080, USA,
or send an email to [email protected]om.

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1.2 WARRANTY INFORMATION AND
REGISTRATION
1.2.1 WARRANTY INFORMATION
This product is guaranteed to be free from manufacturing defects in mate-
rial and workmanship under normal use for a period of two (2) years from
the date of purchase. This Warranty does not cover the battery, nor does it
protect against damage due to loss, misuse or mishandling.
In the event a defect that is covered by the foregoing Warranty occurs dur-
ing the applicable period stated above, Armasight, at its option, will either
repair or replace the product, and such action on the part of Armasight shall
be the full extent of Armasight’s liability, and the Customer’s sole and exclu-
sive remedy. This Warranty does not cover a product (a) used in other than
its normal and customary manner; (b) subjected to misuse; (c) subjected to
alterations, modications or repairs by the Customer of by any party oth-
er than Armasight without prior written consent of Armasight; (d) special
order or “close-out” merchandise or merchandise sold “as-is” by either Ar-
masight or the Armasight dealer; or (e) merchandise that has been discon-
tinued by the manufacturer and either parts or replacement units are not
available due to reasons beyond the control of Armasight. Armasight shall
not be responsible for any defects or damage that in Armasight’s opinion is
a result from the mishandling, abuse, misuse, improper storage or improper
operation of the device, including use in conjunction with equipment that
is electrically or mechanically incompatible with, or of inferior quality to, the
product, as well as failure to maintain the environmental conditions speci-
ed by the manufacturer.
This Warranty is extended only to the original purchaser. Any breach of this
Warranty shall be waived unless the Customer noties Armasight at the ad-
dress noted below within the applicable Warranty period.
The Customer understands and agrees that except for the foregoing War-
ranty, no other warranties written or oral, statutory, expressed or implied,
including any implied Warranty of merchantability or tness for a particular
purpose, shall apply to the product. All such implied warranties are hereby
and expressly disclaimed.

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1.2.2 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
Armasight will not be liable for any claims, actions, suits, proceedings, costs,
expenses, damages or liabilities arising out of the use of this product. Op-
eration and use of the product are the sole responsibility of the Customer.
Armasight’s sole undertaking is limited to providing the products and ser-
vices outlined herein in accordance with the terms and conditions of this
Agreement. The provision of products sold and services performed by Ar-
masight to the Customer shall not be interpreted, construed, or regarded,
either expressly or implied, as being for the benet of or creating any ob-
ligation toward any third party of legal entity outside Armasight and the
Customer; Armasight’s obligations under this Agreement extend solely to
the Customer.
Armasight’s liability hereunder for damages, regardless of the form or ac-
tion, shall not exceed the fees or other charges paid to Armasight by the
Customer or Customer’s dealer. Armasight shall not, in any event, be liable
for special, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages, including, but
not limited to, lost income, lost revenue, or lost prot, whether such dam-
ages were foreseeable or not at the time of purchase, and whether or not
such damages arise out of a breach of Warranty, a breach of agreement,
negligence, strict liability or any other theory of liability.
1.2.3 PRODUCT WARRANTY REGISTRATION
In order to validate the Warranty on your product, Armasight must receive
a completed Product Warranty Registration Card for each unit or complete
Warranty registration on our website at www.armasight.com. Please com-
plete the included form (Appendix A) and immediately mail it to our Service
Center:
Armasight Inc.
815 Dubuque Avenue
South San Francisco, CA 94080
USA

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1.2.4 OBTAINING WARRANTY SERVICE
To obtain Warranty service on the unit, the End-user must notify Armasight
service department via e-mail ([e-mail]), and will then re-
ceive a Return Merchandise Authorization number (RMA#).
When returning please take or send the product to our service center at
the address noted above, postage paid, with a copy of your sales receipt.
All merchandise must be fully insured with the correct postage; Armasight
will not be responsible for improper postage, missing merchandise, or mer-
chandise that is damaged during shipment.
When sending product back, please clearly mark the RMA# on the outside
of the shipping box. Please include a letter that indicates your RMA#, Name,
Return Address, reason for service return, Contact information (such as a
valid telephone number and/ or e-mail address), and proof of purchase,
which will allow us to establish the valid start date of the Warranty. Product
merchandise returns that do not have an RMA listed may be refused, or may
experience a signicant delay in processing.
The estimated Warranty service time is 10-20 business days from the time
Armasight receives the returned product. The End-user/ Customer is re-
sponsible for paying postage on any items returned to Armasight for War-
ranty service. Armasight will cover return postage/ shipping to continental
USA End-users/ Customers after Warranty repair only if the product is cov-
ered by aforementioned Warranty. Armasight will return product after War-
ranty service by domestic ground service and/or domestic mail. Any other
requested, required or international shipping methods will require that the
postage/ shipping fee be the responsibility of the End-user/ Customer.

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1.3 LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS
C Celsius (Centigrade)
F Fahrenheit
fps frame per second
g gram
hr hour
m meter
min minute
mm millimeter
NO. Number
PMCS Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services
QTY Quantity
SEQ sequence
SR Service Representative
V Volt

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DESCRIPTION AND DATA
2.1 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
The Armasight Recorder DT is a high-performance, high-denition digital
video recorder (DVR). It adjusts for MPEG-4 video compression, single chan-
nel resolution up to D1(704*576), 30fps, and is a real-time, easily-operated,
professional DVR that consumes minimal power. It includes power-up re-
cording functionality as well as motion detection, scheduled, and manual
recording options. The SD card holds up to 32GB expandable, and is enabled
for direct TV, monitor, and PC playback using an SD card reader.
The Recorder DT is lightweight but durable, robust, and designed to t any
Armasight Digital or Thermal scope, Picatinny MIL STD 1913, or Weaver rail.
The rubber mount ensures quick, easy and reliable mounting and disassem-
bly.
The Recorder DT is powered by two CR123A batteries.
The Recorder DT is shown in Figure 2-1. The ITEM NO. column of Table 2-1
indicates the number used to identify the items in the Figure.
2.2 KEY FEATURES
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MPEG-4 video compression
D1(704*576) resolution
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Manual/ motion detection/ scheduled/ power-up recording functionality
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SDHC memory support, up to 32GB
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Video-OUT directly connects with cameras, televisions, and monitors
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IR remote control
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Minimal power consumption (1W when standby, 2W when recording)
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Quickly mounts to all Armasight Digital or Thermal device Picatinny rails
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FIGURE 2-1. RECORDER DT DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
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5
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10
6
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TABLE 21. RECORDER DT SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION
1Body 9Cable Connector
2Battery Compartment 10 SD Card (not included)
3 Battery Compartment Cover 11 SD Card Slot
4 CR123A Battery 12 Slot Cover (not shown)
5 Function Switch 13 Mount
6 Recording Button 14 Video Output Jack
7 IR Sensor 15 Video Output Jack Cover
(not shown)
8Interface Cable

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2.3 RECORDER DT SPECIFICATIONS
TABLE 22. SPECIFICATIONS
ITEM DATA
Interface OSD Menu
Input Video Standard PAL/NTSC
Output Video Standard PAL
Video Compression MPEG-4
Video Bit Rate 3 levels
Video Format MPEG-4/ASF
Image Resolution QVGA / VGA / D1(704×576)
Frame Rate 5 / 15 / 30 fps
Storage SD / SDHC Card
Memory Support up to 32 GB
Video Output Yes (3.5mm Mini-Jack)
Remote Control Yes (IR)
Remote Control Distance up to 5m
Power Voltage 6,0 V
Battery Type 2 x CR123A (3,0 V)
Operational Time (minimum):
- Recording Mode
- Stand-by Mode
3 hr
6 hr
Mount Type Picatinny and Weaver rails
Environmental Rating Water and fog resistant
Storage Temperature -50 to 50°С (-58 to 122°F)
Operating Temperature -20 to 50°С (-4 to 122°F)
Overall Dimensions 108×55×25 mm / 4.2”×2.2”×1.0”
Weight 100 g / 3.5 oz

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2.4 STANDARD COMPONENTS
All standard components of the Recorder DT are shown in Figure 2-2 and
listed in Table 2-3.
1 2 3 4 5
FIGURE 22. RECORDER DT STANDARD COMPONENTS
The ITEM NO. column indicates the number used to identify all items in Fig-
ure 2-2.
TABLE 23. RECORDER DT STANDARD COMPONENTS
ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION QTY
1
Armasight Recorder DT
Digital video recorder intended for use in conjunction with
Armasight Digital and thermal scopes.
1
2CR123A Lithium Battery
The Recorder DT requires two CR123A batteries. 2
3
Mount
A rubber mount designed for installing the Recorder DT on a
Picatinny or Weaver rail (includes two mounting screws).
1
4
Remote Control
Used for remotely operating the Recorder DT. Allows the user
to adjust video conguration settings and manage video
recording and playback. Comes with a CR2032 (3V) battery
installed.
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Operation and Maintenance Manual
Provides safety information, equipment description, mounting
procedures, operating instructions, and preventive mainte-
nance checks and services (including a List of Spare Parts).
1
—Carton
Packing box used for storage/ transportation of the device and
its accessories.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
3.1. INSTALLATION AND MOUNTING
3.1.1 BATTERY INSTALLATION
Install the CR123A batteries as follows (refer to Figure 3-1):
1. Remove the battery compartment cover (1) .
2. Insert the batteries (2) into the battery compartment (3). Align the posi-
tive (+) end of the battery with the positive (+) sign on the battery com-
partment.
3. Replace the battery compartment cover (1).
FIGURE 31. BATTERY INSTALLATION
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2
3
3.1.2 SD CARD INSTALLATION
In order to store recorded video les, you must insert a memory card. The
Recorder DT accepts SD or SDHC memory cards with maximum capacities of
32GB (depending on the memory card’s manufacturer and type).
CAUTION:
If you insert a card formatted with an unsupported le structure, you
will need to reformat the Recorder DT’s memory card (see Part 3.3.2).

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CAUTION:
Frequently saving, erasing, or overwriting data will shorten the lifespan
of the memory card.
Insert the memory card as follows (refer to Figure 3-2):
1. Open the cover of the memory card slot (1) on the side of the device.
2. Insert a memory card (2). The gold-colored contacts should face down.
3. Push the memory card into the slot until it locks into place.
4. Close the cover of the memory card slot.
FIGURE 32. SD CARD INSTALLATION
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2
To remove the memory card, do the following:
1. Turn the Recorder OFF.
2. Open the cover of the memory card slot on the side of the device.
3. Push the memory card gently until it disengages.
4. Remove the memory card.
5. Close the cover.
CAUTION:
DO NOT remove the memory card while the device is transferring or
accessing information. This could result in loss of data, or damage to
the memory card or device.
3.1.3 MOUNTING THE RECORDER DT TO A SCOPE
A. MOUNT
Figure 3-3 shows the rubber mount designed for installing the recorder on a
digital scope Picatinny/Weaver rail.

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Two М4×6 screws (2) are used for attaching the mount (1) to the body of the
Recorder DT.
1
FIGURE 33. MOUNT
2
3
B. MOUNTING THE RECORDER DT TO A SCOPE
Figure 3-4 shows the fully-assembled Recorder DT mounted to the Ar-
masight ZEUS Thermal Imaging Riescope.
Mount the Recorder DT to a scope as follows:
1. Install the Recorder (1) on the scope rail so that the stop (3, Figure 3-3) of
the Recorder mount (2) slides into one of the transverse slots of the scope
rail.
2. Attach the interface cable (3) of the recorder to the connector (4) on the
scope’s body.
3. Verify that the Recorder is rmly mounted to the scope.
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1
FIGURE 34. RECORDER DT MOUNTED TO A SCOPE
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4
3.1.4 CONNECTING A DISPLAY TO THE RECORDER DT
Connect a monitor or TV to the Recorder DT with a video cable. Use the
VIDEO OUT jack (3.5 mm Mini-Jack) on the Recorder.

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3.2. CONTROLS
CAUTION:
DO NOT force the Recorder DT controls past their stopping points.
The Recorder DT controls are shown in Figure 3-5 and listed in Table 3-1.
FIGURE 3-5. RECORDER DT CONTROLS
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TABLE 31. RECORDER DT CONTROLS
ITEM
NO. CONTROL FUNCTION
1 Function Switch Activates Recorder when turned ON.
Activates Back-up Power Mode when in the
BAT position.
Deactivates Recorder when turned OFF.
2 REC Button
Activates video recording when pressed
once.
Stops video recording when pressed again.
3 IR Remote Control * Allows the user to manage video recording/
playback and adjust video conguration set-
tings using on-screen menu.
*To use the remote control, the Recorder must be turned ON.
See Table 3-2 for functions of the remote control buttons.

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TABLE 32. REMOTE CONTROL
KEY FUNCTION
^Up
vDown
<Left / Fast Forward
>Right / Fast Reverse
OK OK / Record
MENU Menu
PLAY Play / Pause / Delete File
STOP Stop Recording / Stop Playback
ESC Escape / Playback
DEL Delete File
3.3. OPERATING PROCEDURES
3.3.1 RECORDER DT OPERATING PROCEDURES
1. Install the batteries as per part 3.1.1.
2. Insert a memory card.
3. Mount the Recorder DT to a scope as per part 3.1.3.
4. Attach the interface cable of the recorder to the connector on the scope’s
body.
5. Turn the scope on.
6. Turn the Recorder DT on. An image will appear on the scope’s display.
7. To begin recording, press the REC button.
8. To stop recording, press the REC button again.
3.3.2 REMOTE OPERATION OF THE RECORDER DT
A. GENERAL
Depending on your needs and equipment capabilities, you can use the re-
mote control to manage video recording and playback, as well as to cong-
ure the Recorder DT video settings.

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NOTE:
To use the remote control, the Recorder DT must be turned on.
To congure video settings, use the on-screen menu. This section describes
how to use the set-up menu.
B. SET UP MENU
To display the SET UP menu (Figure 3-6), press the MENU button on the re-
mote control.
Once the menu appears, use the remote control to access a variety of sub-
menus that will allow you to adjust video settings. The buttons on the re-
mote control will correlate to those shown at the bottom of the screen.
SET UP
Image Setting
REC. Setting
REC. Mode
Playback
System Setting
EXIT
Select Enter Esc: To Last Page Menu: To Main Menu
FIGURE 36. SET UP MENU
Use the UP and DOWN buttons to navigate through the items on the menu.
Press the OK button to view the settings available for the selected (high-
lighted) item.
To leave the SET UP menus, select EXIT and press OK.
Image Setting
To display the Image Settings submenu (Figure 3-7), select Image Setting
on the SET UP menu.
This menu allows you to specify the following image settings:
Quality: High (H) / Medium (M) / Low (L)
Frame Rate: 30fps / 15fps / 5fps (when you select 30fps, the recording will
happen in real time)
Resolution: D1 / VGA/ QVGA (the D1 video quality is better than VGA, VGA
is better than QVGA)
Use UP and DOWN on the remote control to highlight your selection and
press OK to modify the selected setting.