Brigade MDR 600 Series Operating instructions

Short Installation Guide 7046B
Mobile Digital Recorder
MDR 600 Series
MDR-641XX-X-XXX(XX)
MDR-644XX-X-XXX(XX)
Short Installation and Operation Guide
Please refer to www.brigade-electronics.com for the latest version of this manual

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Table of Contents
1Introduction to MDR 600 Series Technology 3
1.1 Product Features 4
1.1.1 General Specification of MDR 600 Series 4
1.1.2 Common Features of MDR 600 Series* 4
2Kit Contents 4
2.1 MDR 600 Series Kits 4
2.1.1 MDR-644XX-X-XXX(XX) 4
2.1.2 MDR-641XX-X-XXX(XX) 4
2.1.3 Common Accessories 4
2.1.4 MDR 641 Series Accessories 5
2.1.5 MDR 644 Series Accessories 5
2.2 Optional Accessories* 5
2.2.1 Remote Status & Interface Panel* 5
2.2.2 MCU Reader* 5
2.2.3 MDR SmartController* 5
2.2.4 Adapter Cables* 5
2.2.5 Optional Secondary Storage Medium* 5
3Hardware Installation 6
3.1 Front View 6
3.1.1 MDR-641XX-X-XXX(XX) Front View 6
3.1.2 MDR-644XX-X-XXX(XX) Front View 6
3.2 Rear View 7
3.2.1 MDR-641XX-X-XXX(XX) Rear View 7
3.2.2 MDR-644XX-X-XXX(XX) Rear View 7
3.3 Mobile Caddy Unit (MCU Contains HDD) 8
3.3.1 MDR-641-X-MCU-XXX 8
3.3.2 MDR-644-X-MCU-XXX 8
3.4 USB Mouse 8
3.5 MDR-641XX-X-XXX(XX) Connection Diagram 9
3.6 MDR-644XX-X-XXX(XX) Connection Diagram 10
3.7 Mobile Caddy Unit Removal 11
3.7.1 MDR-641XX-X-XXX(XX) MCU Removal 11
3.7.2 MDR-644XX-X-XXX(XX) MCU Removal 11
3.8 SD Card Removal 12
3.8.1 MDR-644XX-X-XXX(XX) SD Card Removal 12
3.9 SIM Card Installation 12
3.9.1 MDR-641XX-X-XXX(XX) SIM Card Installation 12
3.9.2 MDR-644XX-X-XXX(XX) SIM Card Installation 12
3.10Antennas Installation 13
3.10.1 GPS antenna Installation (Included) 13
3.10.2 Wi-Fi antenna (Depending on Model) 13
3.10.3 Mobile Network antenna (Depending on Model) 13
4MDR On-Screen Display (OSD) 13
4.1 Quick Menu 13
4.2 Login 14
4.3 Logout 15
5Setup 15
5.1 Basic Setup 15
5.1.1 Register Information 15
5.1.2 Time Setup 16
5.1.3 Power 16
5.1.4 User Setup 18
5.1.5 HDD Key* 18
5.1.6 Network* 18
5.1.7 Application* 18
5.1.8 Other Setup* 18
5.2 Surveillance 19
5.2.1 Live View 19
5.2.2 Record 20
5.2.3 IP Camera Setup* 23
5.3 Events 23
5.3.1 General 23
5.3.2 Snapshots* 25
5.4 Alarms 25
5.4.1 General 25
5.4.2 Video 27
5.4.3 Advanced 27
5.4.4 AI* 27
5.5 Maintenance 27
5.5.1 Configuration* 27
5.5.2 Metadata* 27
5.5.3 Upgrade 28
5.5.4 Storage 28
5.5.5 Reset* 28
6Record Search * 28
7Log Search * 28
8System Information* 29
8.1 Version Information* 29
8.2 Modules* 29
8.2.1 Mobile Network* 29
8.2.2 Wi-Fi* 29
8.2.3 GPS* 29
8.3 Server Status* 29
8.4 Environment* 29
8.5 Storage* 29
8.6 History* 29
9MDR-Dashboard 6.0 29
9.1 PC System Requirements 29
9.2 Retrieving HDD Data (Quick Guide) 30
9.3 Installing MDR-Dashboard 6.0 30
9.4 Connecting the MCU to the PC 31
9.4.1 Pre-Connection Procedure (Preferred) 31
9.4.2 MCU Connection Procedure (Required) 31
9.4.3 Connection Confirmation* 31
9.5 Loading from HDD/SD 32
9.6 MDR-Dashboard 6.0 Local Mode 33
9.6.1 Channel Info* 33
9.6.2 Events and Graphs* 33
9.6.3 Frame Information* 33
9.6.4 Sensor Status* 33
9.6.5 Map Tracking* 33
9.7 Loading from a USB flash drive or Folder* 33
9.8 Reading Data* 33
9.9 Exporting Videos 33
9.10Saving Snapshots* 34
9.11User and System settings* 34
10 MDR-Player 6.0 34
10.1Exported MDR-Player 6.0* 34
10.2Setting up MDR-Player 6.0* 35
10.3Basic Operations* 35
11 Advanced Ethernet Configurations* 35
11.1Ethernet Setup* 35
11.2Ethernet Operation* 35
11.3Ethernet Maintenance* 35
11.4Ethernet Log* 35
11.5Ethernet Configuration* 35
12 On-screen Display Map* 35
12.1Rec Search* 35
12.1.1 Rec Search* 35
12.2SYSTEM INFO * 35
12.2.1 Version Info * 35
12.2.2 Modules * 35
12.2.3 Server Status * 35
12.2.4 Environment * 35
12.2.5 Storage * 35
12.2.6 History * 35
12.3LOG SEARCH * 35
12.4SETUP * 35
12.4.1 Basic Setup * 35
12.4.2 Surveillance * 35
12.4.3 Events * 35
12.4.4 Alarms * 36
12.4.5 Maintenance * 36
12.5LOGOUT * 36
12.5.1 Logout Prompt* 36
13 Help Button * 36
14 Mounting Dimensions 36
14.1MDR-641XX-X-XX-XXX(XX) 36
14.2MDR-644XX-X-XX-XXX(XX) 36
15 Appendices* 37
15.1Video Quality Table* 37
15.2Normal / Alarm Recording Parameters* 37
15.3Sub-Stream Recording Parameters* 37
15.4User Log Description* 37
15.5MDR-Dashboard 6.0 Silent Installation* 37
15.6MDR-Dashboard 6.0 Additional PowerShell Switches* 37
15.7Events Table* 37
16 Testing and Maintenance 37
16.1Operator Instructions 37
16.2Maintenance and Testing 37
17 General Antenna Guidelines* 37
18 Troubleshooting 38
18.1MDR Unit 38
18.2MDR Fireproof Box* 38
19 Specifications* 38
20 EU Declaration of Conformity 39
21 Glossary 40
22 Disclaimer 41
Note: Chapters with * can be found in the MDR 600 Series Installation&Operation Guide - v1.0 - ENG (6621), please download
from www.brigade-electronics.com.

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1 Introduction to MDR 600 Series Technology
Brigade’s MDR 600 Series are advanced Mobile Digital Recorders (MDRs) designed to record and playback various channels. The system uses
Analog High Definition (AHD), Phase Alternating Line (PAL) or National Television System Committee (NTSC) television systems. The
resolution can be CIF, WCIF, HD1, WHD1, D1, WD1, 720P, 960P or 1080P. Information related to recording parameters, alarms and trigger
status can be recorded along with speed, location and G-Force data. In addition, data related to the unit itself such as voltage and temperature
are recorded and plotted graphically in MDR Software (MDR-Dashboard 6.0 and MDR-Player 6.0). This information is called metadata.
Recordings can be searched, viewed and exported (clipped and saved locally) using MDR-Dashboard 6.0 software. This allows users to access
all the vehicle’s travel information, including route tracking. Recordings can be easily exported in three different ways: as a simple audio/video
MP4 file playable by consumer media players; as native proprietary format clips or as a password protected .exe file with an embedded MDR-
Player 6.0.
The main storage unit is a large capacity Conventional Magnetic Recording Hard Disk Drive (CMR HDD) or Solid-State Drive (SSD). The
secondary storage is an internal SD (Secure Digital) card for sub-stream, HDD mirror (simultaneous) or alarm recording. The SD card stores
video data and frame information only in chosen image resolution and frame rate. This is useful in extreme scenarios where the primary storage
media reaches its limitations (e.g., an HDD/SSD write error during a collision). The SD card availability is model dependent, refer to MDR
Models table below.
Mobile network and Wi-Fi settings found in this manual relate to wireless products as described below. These features can be attained by
upgrading the MDR 600 Series units. Current existing MDR 600 Series models allow for mobile network/Wi-Fi upgrades via the Ethernet port on
the rear panel to support external network/Wi-Fi dongle.
To complete firmware upgrades, configuration imports/exports and video exports a bus-powered hub (minimum 2 ports) is required.
It is imperative that Brigade MDRs are fitted and commissioned by competent and trained technicians. The installers are responsible for the
correct setup of the overall system and must adhere to relevant regulations and legislation.
Table 1: Description of MDR 600 Series Models:
#
MODEL
NUMBER OF
CHANNELS
HDD CAPACITY
SD
CAPACITY
GPS
MOB. NET
WI-FI
(1)
MDR-641-0.5-CMR
4 (Analogue) + 1(IP)
500GB
-
✓
(2)
MDR-641G-0.5-CMR
4 (Analogue) + 1(IP)
500GB
-
✓
✓
(3)
MDR-641GW-0.5-CMR
4 (Analogue) + 1(IP)
500GB
-
✓
✓
✓
(4)
MDR-641G-0.5-CMR(NA)
4 (Analogue) + 1(IP)
500GB
-
✓
✓
(5)
MDR-641GW-0.5-CMR(NA)
4 (Analogue) + 1(IP)
500GB
-
✓
✓
✓
(6)
MDR-641-1-CMR
4 (Analogue) + 1(IP)
1TB
-
✓
(7)
MDR-641G-1-CMR
4 (Analogue) + 1(IP)
1TB
-
✓
✓
(8)
MDR-641GW-1-CMR
4 (Analogue) + 1(IP)
1TB
-
✓
✓
✓
(9)
MDR-641G-1-CMR(NA)
4 (Analogue) + 1(IP)
1TB
-
✓
✓
(10)
MDR-641GW-1-CMR(NA)
4 (Analogue) + 1(IP)
1TB
-
✓
✓
✓
(11)
MDR-641-1-SSD
4 (Analogue) + 1(IP)
1TB
-
✓
(12)
MDR-641G-1-SSD
4 (Analogue) + 1(IP)
1TB
-
✓
✓
(13)
MDR-641GW-1-SSD
4 (Analogue) + 1(IP)
1TB
-
✓
✓
✓
(14)
MDR-641G-1-SSD(NA)
4 (Analogue) + 1(IP)
1TB
-
✓
✓
(15)
MDR-641GW-1-SSD(NA)
4 (Analogue) + 1(IP)
1TB
-
✓
✓
✓
(16)
MDR-641-2-SSD
4 (Analogue) + 1(IP)
2TB
-
✓
(17)
MDR-641G-2-SSD
4 (Analogue) + 1(IP)
2TB
-
✓
✓
(18)
MDR-641GW-2-SSD
4 (Analogue) + 1(IP)
2TB
-
✓
✓
✓
(19)
MDR-641G-2-SSD(NA)
4 (Analogue) + 1(IP)
2TB
-
✓
✓
(20)
MDR-641GW-2-SSD(NA)
4 (Analogue) + 1(IP)
2TB
-
✓
✓
✓
(21)
MDR-644-1-CMR
4 (Analogue) + 8 (IP)*
1TB
64GB
✓
(22)
MDR-644G-1-CMR
4 (Analogue) + 8 (IP)*
1TB
64GB
✓
✓
(23)
MDR-644GW-1-CMR
4 (Analogue) + 8 (IP)*
1TB
64GB
✓
✓
✓
(24)
MDR-644G-1-CMR(NA)
4 (Analogue) + 8 (IP)*
1TB
64GB
✓
✓
(25)
MDR-644GW-1-CMR(NA)
4 (Analogue) + 8 (IP)*
1TB
64GB
✓
✓
✓
(26)
MDR-644-0.5-SSD
4 (Analogue) + 8 (IP)*
500GB
64GB
✓
(27)
MDR-644G-0.5- SSD
4 (Analogue) + 8 (IP)*
500GB
64GB
✓
✓
(28)
MDR-644GW-0.5- SSD
4 (Analogue) + 8 (IP)*
500GB
64GB
✓
✓
✓
(29)
MDR-644G-0.5-SSD(NA)
4 (Analogue) + 8 (IP)*
500GB
64GB
✓
✓
(30)
MDR-644GW-0.5- SSD(NA)
4 (Analogue) + 8 (IP)*
500GB
64GB
✓
✓
✓
(31)
MDR-644-1-SSD
4 (Analogue) + 8 (IP)*
1TB
64GB
✓
(32)
MDR-644G-1- SSD
4 (Analogue) + 8 (IP)*
1TB
64GB
✓
✓
(33)
MDR-644GW-1- SSD
4 (Analogue) + 8 (IP)*
1TB
64GB
✓
✓
✓
(34)
MDR-644G-1- SSD(NA)
4 (Analogue) + 8 (IP)*
1TB
64GB
✓
✓

4
(35)
MDR-644GW-1- SSD(NA)
4 (Analogue) + 8 (IP)*
1TB
64GB
✓
✓
✓
(36)
MDR-644-2-SSD
4 (Analogue) + 8 (IP)*
2TB
64GB
✓
(37)
MDR-644G-2- SSD
4 (Analogue) + 8 (IP)*
2TB
64GB
✓
✓
(38)
MDR-644GW-2- SSD
4 (Analogue) + 8 (IP)*
2TB
64GB
✓
✓
✓
(39)
MDR-644G-2-SSD(NA)
4 (Analogue) + 8 (IP)*
2TB
64GB
✓
✓
(40)
MDR-644GW-2-SSD(NA)
4 (Analogue) + 8 (IP)*
2TB
64GB
✓
✓
✓
*8x IP channel input including 4x direct connect on MDR rear panel and another 4x channels require external 4-Port PON Switch.
Warning:Prior to attempting the system setup, please ensure the MDR 600 Series Installation & Operation Guide is thoroughly read
and understood. Brigade will not be responsible for any failures due to incorrect installation or operation.
Ensure your anti-virus software has exclusions in place to allow the MDR software package to function properly.
1.1 Product Features
1.1.1 General Specification of MDR 600 Series
MDR-641XX-X-XXX(XX)
MDR-644XX-X-XXX(XX)
500GB / 1TB / 2TB HDD or SSD with anti-vibration mounting
(2TB maximum)
500GB / 1TB / 2TB HDD or SSD with anti-vibration mounting
(2TB maximum)
Not Applicable
Industrial grade 64GB (256GB maximum) internal SD card for
mirror, sub-stream and alarm recording
Simultaneous 5 channel recording up to:
Analogue:
1080P @ 11fps (PAL) / (NTSC) for 4 channels
IP (direct connection only):
1080P @ 30fps for 1 channel
Simultaneous 8 channel recording up to:
Analogue:
1080P @ 11fps (PAL) / (NTSC) for 4 channels
IP (direct connection only):
1080P @ 30fps for 4 channels
IP (with direct connection and an extra 4-Port PON Switch)
1080P @ 30fps for 8 channels
5x Select video connectors typical to camera inputs with
audio
8x Select video connectors typical to camera inputs with audio
Weight: 2.9Kg on average
Weight: 3.7Kg on average
1.1.2 Common Features of MDR 600 Series*
For details, please refer to www.brigade-electronics.com for the full version of this manual.
2 Kit Contents
2.1 MDR 600 Series Kits
2.1.1 MDR-644XX-X-XXX(XX)
MDR 600 Series 8 Channel Control Unit with 500GB / 1TB / 2TB SSD or HDD, 4G, Wi-Fi & 64GB SD Card (Depending on model)
2.1.2 MDR-641XX-X-XXX(XX)
MDR 600 Series 5 Channel Control Unit with 500GB / 1TB / 2TB SSD or HDD, 4G & Wi-Fi (Depending on model)
2.1.3 Common Accessories
MDR GPS Antenna
MDR-ANT-GPS-03
MDR Mobile Network Antenna
MDR-ANT-MOB-01
(Depending on model)
MDR Wi-Fi Antenna
MDR-ANT-Wi-Fi-01
(Depending on model)
MDR Mouse (for reference)
MDR-MOUSE-01

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MDR Security Key
MDR-KEY-01
MDR 600 Series Short Installation
and Operation Guide
MDR-600-SIG-EN
MDR Vehicle Warning Sticker
MDR-VWS
2.1.4 MDR 641 Series Accessories
MDR Input / Output Cable
MDR-IO-03
MDR Power Cable
MDR-PWR-02
MDR Brackets
MDR-BKT-02
4x MDR Bracket Fixing Screws
MDR-BKT-FIX-02
CMS Adapter Cable
AC-075
2.1.5 MDR 644 Series Accessories
MDR Input / Output Cable
MDR-IO-02
MDR Power Cable
MDR-PWR-01
MDR Brackets
MDR-BKT-01
7x MDR Bracket Fixing Screws
MDR-BKT-FIX-01
MDR USB A to B Cable (USB 3.0)
MDR-USB-B-02
2.2 Optional Accessories*
2.2.1 Remote Status & Interface Panel*
For details, please refer to www.brigade-electronics.com for the full version of this manual.
2.2.2 MCU Reader*
For details, please refer to www.brigade-electronics.com for the full version of this manual.
2.2.3 MDR SmartController*
For details, please refer to www.brigade-electronics.com for the full version of this manual.
2.2.4 Adapter Cables*
For details, please refer to www.brigade-electronics.com for the full version of this manual.
2.2.5 Optional Secondary Storage Medium*
For details, please refer to www.brigade-electronics.com for the full version of this manual.

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3 Hardware Installation
Warning
•Connecting any input or output wires to high voltages may damage the product. Brigade will not be responsible for any
damage caused due to negligence.
3.1 Front View
3.1.1 MDR-641XX-X-XXX(XX) Front View
MDR-641XX-X-XXX(XX) Front View Figure 1
Power - Blue LED
ON: Power on or sleep mode
OFF: Power off
Recording –Yellow LED
Flashing: HDD recording
OFF: HDD not recording
USB - Yellow LED
ON: External storage medium detected
OFF: No external storage medium detected
Error - Orange LED
ON: HDD/INTERNAL SD not formatted; HDD/INT SD
not installed; HDD/INTERNAL SD been damaged
OFF: MDR working normally
Alarm - Red LED
ON: When an alarm is triggered, lasts for entire
alarm duration
OFF: Alarms not triggered or only events have
been triggered
Network - Green LED
(MDRs with mobile network and/or Wi-Fi functions)
ON: Mobile network module detected
Flashing: Mobile network module dialled up (has
data transmission)
OFF: Mobile network is not detected
3.1.2 MDR-644XX-X-XXX(XX) Front View
MDR-644XX-X-XXX(XX) Front View Figure 2
Docking
Station
Mobile Caddy
Unit
Mobile Caddy Unit
Lock and Power Switch
LEDs
USB Port Type A
MCU handle
Pull down to
slide out MCU
Docking
Station
Mobile Caddy
Unit
Mobile Caddy Unit
Lock and Power Switch
LEDs
USB Port Type A
Thumb screws
to release MCU
Mobile Caddy
Unit Handle

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Heater - Yellow LED
ON: HDD Heater is on
OFF: HDD Heater is off
Power –Blue LED
ON: Power on or sleep mode
OFF: Power off
HDD - Blue LED
ON: HDD detected
Flashing: HDD is reading or writing
OFF: HDD is not detected
Recording –Yellow LED
Flashing: HDD recording
OFF: HDD not recording
SD - Yellow LED
ON: SD card detected
Flashing: SD card is reading or writing
OFF: SD card is not detected
GPS –Green LED
ON: GPS module is detected
Flashing: GPS module transmitting data
OFF: GPS module is not detected
Network - Green LED
(MDRs with mobile network and/or Wi-Fi functions)
ON: Mobile network detected
Flashing: Centre Server is connected (Data transmission to
the Server)
OFF: Mobile network is not detected
Alarm –Red LED
ON: When an alarm is triggered, lasts for
entire alarm duration
OFF: Alarms not triggered or only events
have been triggered
Error - Orange LED
ON: HDD/INTERNAL SD not formatted; HDD/INT SD not
installed; HDD/INTERNAL SD been damaged
OFF: MDR working normally
Video Loss –Red LED
ON: When a video loss occurs on an
enabled channel
OFF: All enabled channels have a video
signal
3.2 Rear View
3.2.1 MDR-641XX-X-XXX(XX) Rear View
MDR-641XX-X-XXX(XX) Rear View Figure 3
Rear Panel:
Mobile Network Antenna Connector
Analogue Camera 1 Connector
Wi-Fi Antenna Connector
IP Camera 1 Connector
GPS Antenna Connector
Input / Output Cable Connector
Power Cable Connector
Audio / Video Output Cable Connector
Hazard Warning Unit (reserve for future)
3.2.2 MDR-644XX-X-XXX(XX) Rear View
MDR-644XX-X-XXX(XX) Rear View Figure 4
Not Used

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Rear Panel:
Mobile Network Antenna Connector
Fireproof Box Connector
Wi-Fi Antenna Connector
Ethernet Connector
GPS Antenna Connector
Input / Output Cable Connector
Power Cable Connector
Analogue Camera 1 Connector
Hazard Warning Unit (reserve for future)
CAN Bus Cable Connector
IP Camera 1 Connector
3.3 Mobile Caddy Unit (MCU Contains HDD)
3.3.1 MDR-641-X-MCU-XXX
MDR-641-X-MCU-XXX Figure 5
3.3.2 MDR-644-X-MCU-XXX
MDR-644-X-MCU-XXX Figure 6
3.4 USB Mouse
MDR-MOUSE-01 Figure 7
Navigation buttons are used browsing
the OSD.Left Mouse Button
Exit button are used for
exiting menu or return to
previous page. Right Mouse
Button
Scroll Wheel / Third Mouse Button
USB-B 3.0 PC Connection
Connector to Docking Station
Connector to Docking Station
or
MDR MCU Reader

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3.5 MDR-641XX-X-XXX(XX) Connection Diagram
MDR-641XX-X-XXX(XX) Connection Diagram Figure 8

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3.6 MDR-644XX-X-XXX(XX) Connection Diagram
MDR-644XX-X-XXX(XX) Connection Diagram Figure 9

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3.7 Mobile Caddy Unit Removal
Warning:Follow the removal steps shown below. Failure to do so will damage the HDD. Ensure that the PWR LED indicates the MDR
is OFF prior to removal. Make sure to format HDD/SD card after swapping, different MDR generations use different file
systems which are not compatible with each other and will cause recording loss if not formatted in advance.
3.7.1 MDR-641XX-X-XXX(XX) MCU Removal
MCU Removal for MDR-641XX-X-XXX(XX) Figure 10
3.7.2 MDR-644XX-X-XXX(XX) MCU Removal
MCU Removal for MDR-644XX-X-XXX(XX) Figure 11
Step 3
Pull down the MCU handle, slide
the MCU out
Step 1
Unlock the MCU using the key
Step 2
Confirm that the
PWR LED is OFF
Step 3
Completely undo the two thumb
screws (anti-clockwise)
Step 1
Unlock the MCU using the key
Step 2
Confirm that the
PWR LED is OFF
Note: If space is limited, the MCU can be
removed in an upright direction
Step 4
Gently pull the MCU by holding the front
handle
Note: If space is limited, the MCU can be
removed in an upright direction

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3.8 SD Card Removal
Note:To remove an SD card from an MDR, the MCU needs to be removed first. Make sure the MDR is powered off before removing
any storage medium. Failure to do so will damage the HDD/SD card. (See SD Card removal for MDR-644XX-X-XXX(XX) Figure 12)
3.8.1 MDR-644XX-X-XXX(XX) SD Card Removal
SD Card removal for MDR-644XX-X-XXX(XX) Figure 12
3.9 SIM Card Installation
3.9.1 MDR-641XX-X-XXX(XX) SIM Card Installation
MDR-641XX-X-XXX(XX) SIM card Installation Figure 13
3.9.2 MDR-644XX-X-XXX(XX) SIM Card Installation
MDR-644XX-X-XXX(XX) SIM card Installation Figure 14
Step 3
The SD Card is placed in a SD card slot. Remove and
discard the plastic tape covering the SD card.
Push and depress the SD card to remove the card from
its slot.
Step 2
Slide out MCU. Push the clip away
from you while lifting the lid.
Step 1
Unlock the MCU using the key and
confirm the PWR LED is OFF
Step 1
Remove the MCU unit. This will allow you to
access the SIM card slot. Make sure the PWR
LED is OFF before removing the MCU.
Failure to do so will damage the HDD.
Step 2
Use the clip to flip the door open. Ensure an
earthing strap is worn to prevent any damage
to the PCB. Remove the film that is placed
over the SIM card slot. Insert the SIM card
with the contact pins face down. Push the SIM
to lock the SIM securely in place.
Step 1
Remove the MCU unit. This will allow you to
access the SIM card slot. Make sure the PWR
LED is OFF before removing the MCU.
Failure to do so will damage the HDD.
Step 2
Use the clip to flip the door open. Ensure an
earthing strap is worn to prevent any damage
to the PCB. Remove the film that is placed
over the SIM card slot. Insert the SIM card
with the contact pins face down. Push the SIM
to lock the SIM securely in place.

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3.10 Antennas Installation
The information found in this sub-chapter may be found in the FCS1362:2016 UK CODE OF PRACTICE for the installation of mobile radio
and related ancillary equipment in land-based vehicles. Please use this document for further details. Please see Appendix Chapter 17 General
Antenna Guidelines for more information.
3.10.1 GPS antenna Installation (Included)
The GPS module and antenna are embedded together. It needs to have an unimpeded view to the sky. The antenna positioning and
orientation is critical to ensure effective operation. Horizontally mounted on a metal plate is optimum.
3.10.2 Wi-Fi antenna (Depending on Model)
Before a magnetic mount antenna is fitted both the underside of the base and the selected body panel surface should always be cleaned
to avoid damage to the paint work.
➢They must be directly placed on a flat area of steel
➢They should not have any other material inserted between the magnetic base and vehicle body other than a protective pad or boot
supplied by the antenna base manufacturer. This is to avoid reduction in the magnetic retention strength and any effect on the
coupling to the ground plane.
3.10.3 Mobile Network antenna (Depending on Model)
On-glass antennas must be:
➢securely fitted and fixed away from any metal which could deflect the signal
➢located such that driver visibility is not impaired
➢avoid heated screen elements
➢mounted outside of the swept area of the windscreen
4 MDR On-Screen Display (OSD)
This chapter describes the configuration of the MDR.
Brigade’s 600 Series MDR displays a start-up screen. See MDR
Initialisation Screen Figure 15. During this period, the MDR
completes a disk check which helps in identifying any file errors or
bad sectors. In doing so, the MDR will avoid writing to these
sectors to maintain data integrity.
If required, the MDR will attempt to repair any bad sectors prior to
entering its recording state. The MDR 600 Series takes
approximately 60 seconds to enter a recording state once ignition
has been applied.
Warning: To guarantee MDR is recording properly, please wait
at least 3 minutes after ignition is applied. Brigade
will not be responsible for any events not recorded
during this start-up period. There are three ways in
which a user can tell if the MDR is recording: a
visible blue HDD and a green SD card on each
channel; MDR REC LED will be on; Remote Panel
REC LED will be on (optional accessory).
MDR Initialisation Screen Figure 15
4.1 Quick Menu
After initial ignition on the MDR, it will display a quad view for
Channel 1 –4 by default. See Start-up Screen Figure 16.
To access the quick menu, use the right button on the mouse
.Right click the mouse to show the Quick Menu. Clicking this
button again will make any currently displayed OSD disappear.
The right button can also be used as a quick exit button.
By default, the quick menu appears on the bottom of the display
area.
Three different view options are available in the quick menu:
Single, Quad and 9-Split. See Start-up Screen Figure 16, Single
View Figure 18 and 9-Split View Figure 19. Since MDR 600
Series support various channels, by turning page, keep clicking
the view options button. E.g., MDR displays 1 –4 Channel under
quad view, click the “Quad” button again, the display switches to
5 –8 Channel. This applies for the other two view modes.
Playback directly supports playback recordings after clicking.
It requires login details and HDD Key (if set) to access.
Note: It starts playback recording from 2 minutes before now. If
the MDR doesn’t have any recording during that period, the direct
playback will be failed and show warnings as “Failed to open
playback stream segment!”. For accessing full recordings,
recommend using Playback feature in Chapter 6 Record Search.
Sys Info will be covered in Chapter 8System Information.
Start-up Screen Figure 16
Quick Menu Figure 17

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Single View Figure 18
9-Split View Figure 19
4.2 Login
By default, there are two user accounts: admin and user. The
default password for the admin account is admin; for the user
account is user.
Brigade recommend changing the password after first login which
must be documented and controlled by your company. The new
password should contain minimum 8 characters, with uppercase,
lower case, numbers and special characters. If want to keep
current password, simply click “Cancel” the window will exit
immediately and never shows up again. Refer to MDR Change
Password Figure 21.
Monitors should scale the MDR video output automatically, but
some monitors do not do this. If your screen is being partially cut-
off, the MDR output margins can be manually adjusted by
navigating to Setup -> Surveillance -> Live View -> Preview ->
Margins Setup. Ensure all white borders are visible. See 5.2.1.1
Preview for further details.
Note: When accessing the menu, recording continues without any
interruptions.
Once the login is successful, the OSD menu is displayed. See
Menu Structure Figure 23. The menu is navigated using mouse
movement and the left button. See MDR-MOUSE-01 Figure 7 for
further information.
Prior to using the MDR please set the MDR to default settings and
clear all history information.
Default settings are achieved by: Setup →Maintenance→Reset
→Factory Settings →Restore.
Clear history information by: System Info →History→Clean.
A complete OSD map is found in Chapter 12 On-screen Display
Map.
MDR Login Screen Figure 20
MDR Change Password Figure 21
Language is supported in current MDR firmware versions.
9 language options in total, which are English, German, Italian,
Portuguese, Spanish, French, Polish, Dutch, Russian.
MDR Language Options Figure 22
Once you have logged in, the menu structure will be displayed as
shown in Menu Structure Figure 23.
This menu consists of: Recordings Search, System Information,
Log Search, Setup and Logout.
There are help buttons found throughout the MDR OSD
menu. These buttons contain additional information to help explain
features, settings and functions.
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4.3 Logout
Logout is used to log off a user account that is used to access
the MDR menu. Ensure that you log off once you have finished
your configurations. See Logout Figure 24
Logout Figure 24
5 Setup
This chapter describes the setup of the MDR. Settings related to basic setup, surveillance, events, alarms and maintenance. All settings are
contained in the MDR Docking Station (DS). This means that Mobile Caddy Unit (MCU) swapping is easily supported if vehicle registrations are
completed.
5.1 Basic Setup
Use SAVE which is located at the bottom of each page after making any changes.
Warning: Leaving a page prior to saving will cause changes to settings to be lost.
5.1.1 Register Information
5.1.1.1 Vehicle Information
Vehicle Registration is an important field which
should always be populated. The vehicle registration is
stored on the docking station and is then copied onto the
current MCU recordings. This helps in identifying which
vehicle the MCU was in at the time of recording. This is
vital information if a fleet of vehicles swap MCUs.
Vehicle Number is typically used in fleet/bus
applications where a vehicle has an associated fleet
number. This can be captured in this field to assist in
identifying the vehicle.
Vehicle Info Figure 25
5.1.1.2 Driver Information
Driver Number is typically used in fleet/bus
applications where a driver has an associated number.
This can be captured in this field to assist in identifying
the driver in the event of an incident.
Driver Name may be populated which would make it
easier in linking a driver’s name with their number.
Driver Info Figure 26
5.1.1.3 Company Information
Company Name can be used in various type of
fleets. The name filled in this blank will be synchronized
to display on MDR-Dashboard software vehicle
information section, which is under the vehicle fleet
window.
Company Branch will make the vehicle information
more detailed. Also, this will be displayed in the MDR-
Dashboard software as well.
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5.1.2 Time Setup
5.1.2.1 General
Date Format can be set to either
DAY/MONTH/YEAR, YEAR-MONTH-DAY or
MONTH/DAY/YEAR. By default, it is set to
DAY/MONTH/YEAR.
Time Format can be either 24 Hours or 12 Hours.
By default, it is set to 24 Hours.
Time Zone includes worldwide time zone options. By
default, this is set to (GMT) DUBLIN, EDINBURGH,
LONDON.
Default is found on most settings pages. This allows
you to easily restore the factory settings for those
settings
Time Setup Figure 28
5.1.2.2 Time Sync
Date/Time can be entered manually here.
GPS should be ticked and the GPS antenna should be
mounted in a vehicle location where signal can be
achieved easily. This is the simplest and more reliable
option.
NTP sync refers to network time protocol that is used
to synchronize time with NTP Server PC time. This
should only be used for mobile network or Wi-Fi MDR
units.
Center Server allows to synchronize the time with
current connected MDR servers.
Note: When GPS, NTP sync and Center Server are
enabled simultaneously, GPS takes highest
priority. The priority between them is GPS>NTP
sync>Center Server.
Time Sync Figure 29
5.1.2.3 Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Allows users to enter the date and time in which the Daylight-
Saving Time will be activated. In the U.K, it starts on the last
Sunday of March at 1:00 AM and ends on the last Sunday of
October at 2:00 AM. Enter the correct time and date of the country
in which the vehicle will be utilised. Whenever DST is not in use,
turn this option to off.
DST Enable is enabled by default. This setting determines
whether daylight savings time is active.
Start represents the month, date, day and time at which DST
begins. By default, this is set to UK DST. If the time zone has been
changed to another country, other than the UK, then the DST
settings will need to be amended to reflect the selected country.
End represents the month, date, day and time at which DST
finishes.
Daylight Saving Time Figure 30
5.1.3 Power
5.1.3.1 On/Off
On/Off Mode has three different modes: IGNITION, TIMER and
IGNITION OR TIMER.
This option determines the conditions for which the MDR will power
up. By default, it is set to IGNITION, which means that the MDR
only turns on when an ignition signal is applied (yellow wire).
Note: Timer mode must not be used for extended periods of time –
this will damage your vehicle’s battery.
Non-stop allows the MDR to record infinitely. Enabling this will
disable Shutdown Delay.
Warning:Using the MDR for prolonged periods of time without
ignition (vehicle running) can drain the vehicle’s battery.
Recommend that the Low Voltage Protection feature is
enabled. See 5.1.3.2 Voltage for details.
Shutdown Delay refers to the period the MDR will remain on
and recording once the ignition has been turned off. The range is 0
to 86399 seconds (24 hours). By default, this is 600 seconds (10
minutes).
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Note: MDRs are required to be continuously on for approximately 6
minutes, this period is called “Protection Time”. If try to turn
off the MDR before it is running continuously for 6 minutes,
MDR will judge between current running time and Shutdown
Delay setting.
1) If Shutdown Delay (60s) < remaining Protection Time
(3min out of 6min), The MDR will count down the remaining
Protection Time (3min) before shutdown.
2) If Shutdown Delay (600s) > remaining Protection Time (3
min out of 6min), the MDR will count down the Shutdown
Delay value before shutdown.
In all, MDR always choose the longer value to count down to
protect itself from damaged by abrupt shutdown.
Shutdown Recording Delay allows MDR to stop recording
during shutdown delay period. Considering after ignition off, the
recording during this shutdown period may not be useful in some
aspect, user can set MDR to stop recording and save storage
space. The Shutdown Recording Delay range is between 0 to the
value user set for Shutdown Delay. This maximum value changes
when the Shutdown Delay value change. See Shutdown Recording
Delay Value Change Figure 31
Timer From becomes active once an On/Off Mode that
includes timer is chosen.
Shutdown Recording Delay Value Change Figure 33
Shutdown Recording Delay Value Change Figure 34
5.1.3.2 Voltage
Low Voltage Protection Enable is off by default. This feature
is important to use to protect your vehicle’s battery from damage. Ensure
this feature is activated when using the non-stop shutdown delay
feature.
Low Voltage is the voltage level which is a dangerously low value.
For a 24V vehicle, the limits are from 21V to 23.5V. For a 12V vehicle,
the limits are from 8V to11.5V. If power supply voltage is lower than the
set value, MDR will start the low voltage protection process.
Start-up Voltage refers to the minimum voltage the MDR must
receive before powering on. For a 24V vehicle, the limits are 24V to 26V.
For a 12V vehicle, the limits are 12V to 14V.
Note: If MDR shutdown because of low voltage, the next time supply
voltage must higher than the Start-up Voltage value, or MDR will not
boot up.
Observe Time is the amount of time the low voltage value must be
observed. This is to ignore any sudden dips in voltage that recover. The
MDR will be forced to shut down if voltage does not recover during
Observe Time.
Low Volt Upload can only be used if a wireless or mobile network
MDR is used. MDR Server software is a requirement for this feature.
Once the MDR detects a low voltage level, it will send this data back to
the MDR Server where it gets stored. This can then be reviewed later.
Depending on MDR model.
Proposed Low Voltage Protection Settings for lead-acid batteries (Note:
Please check if these are suitable for your vehicle):
12V Vehicles
24V Vehicles
Low Voltage:11.7V
Low Voltage:23.7V
Voltage of Start:12.5V
Voltage of Start:24.5V
Observe Time:15 minutes
Observe Time: 15 minutes
Shut Down Delay:5 minutes
Shut Down Delay:5 minutes
Voltage Figure 35
Low Voltage Shutdown Delay Figure 36
5.1.3.3 Sleep
Sleep is a temporary standby status which enables MDR to
automatically wake up from time to time to complete MDR-Dashboard
platform issued Auto-download tasks. By default, this is off. This feature
aims for saving vehicle battery consumption while MDR is lined up waiting
for its turn to download footage to MDR server.
Sleep Duration is MDR will stay in sleep mode for how many hours.
Periodic Wake-up represents after how many minutes the MDR will
wake up (boot up) to start the auto-download tasks.
Note:
1. 3-time check-up: If MDR cannot detect auto-download (ADS) tasks
(likely no task assigned), it will wake up after ignition off only 3 times to
check with the platform then shut down completely, ignoring the Sleep
Duration settings for better saving vehicle battery. If MDR has ADS tasks,
after task completed, it still has the 3-time check-up before shutdown.
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2. If Sleep Duration time ends before ADS task started, MDR will end the
sleep mode and shut down completely.
3. If Sleep Duration (1 hour) set value less than Periodic Wake-up (65
min), MDR will wake up at 65 minutes, and act differently when:
a. There’s an ADS task but it’s not its turn to start download:
MDR will shut down because the sleep duration is over.
b. There’s an ADS task and Wi-Fi available for download: MDR
will complete the task then shut down, no 3-time check-up
needed because the sleep duration is over.
c. There’s no ADS task: MDR will shut down because the sleep
duration is over.
5.1.4 User Setup
Menu Idle Time refers to the period for which the menu
will remain active and logged in. Once this period finishes,
the MDR will automatically log off the user.
Username is the name you use to log onto the MDR. By
default, there are two usernames: admin and user.
User Group represents the level of access to the MDR
OSD. There are only two types: Admin and Normal User.
Admin has access to all settings and features. Normal User
has restricted access: sys info, playback and export logs and
videos.
Add is used to create additional user accounts. A maximum
of three user accounts can exist.
Edit is used to change existing user account details.
To remove any password requirements, save the user
account with a blank password (this is not recommended
and will be automatically change back to default password if
tick the “Check Password”).
Check Password is used to allow MDR check the login
password complexity. If the password is default, a
notification window will pop up every time after MDR boot up
to notify driver to change the password to a more complex
combination. By default, it is on.
Note: if click “Cancel” on the start-up screen notification
window, it will automatically disable the Check Password
and prevent the notification to show up again. Refer to MDR
Change Password Figure 21.
User Setup Figure 38
5.1.5 HDD Key*
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5.1.6 Network*
5.1.6.1 Ethernet*
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5.1.6.2 Ports*
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5.1.6.3 Wi-Fi*
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5.1.6.4 Mobile Network*
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5.1.6.5 Server*
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5.1.7 Application*
5.1.7.1 FTP Server*
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5.1.8 Other Setup*
5.1.8.1 Algorithm*
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5.2 Surveillance
5.2.1 Live View
5.2.1.1 Preview
Note: The MIRROR and FLIP VERTICAL feature affects both the live and recorded views.
Live Audio is used to send real-time
audio from a microphone enabled camera
to a speaker enabled monitor. By default,
this is disabled.
Image Setup is used to control
BRIGHTNESS, CONTRAST, COLOUR
and SATURATION. By default, this is set
to mid-point (31). Each channel can be
setup individually. All Settings (except
mirror and flip vertical) can easily be
duplicated across all channels by using
the COPY TO button. A MIRROR and
FLIP VERTICAL button may also be
configured per channel.
Preview Figure 39
Image Setup Figure 40
Margins is used to adjust the MDR displayed output, this is
a key feature to adjust. By default, MARGIN-TOP is 20,
MARGIN-BOTTOM is 20, MARGIN-LEFT is 45 and MARGIN-
RIGHT is 45.
Start-up Screen refers to the configuration the MDR will
display once it has fully booted up. The options are SINGLE,
QUAD and 9-SPLIT. By default, MDR will have quad view.
Channel controls which channels that you want to view
when MDR boot up. If the Start-up Screen set to Quad, user
can choose any 4 channels to display on the first page. This
feature can help user to view wanted channels without operate
the MDR all the time.
Margins Figure 41
5.2.1.2 Autoscan
Autoscan Enable must be
ticked to enable all the options.
Screen is used to identify the
different Autoscan views.
Delete removes Autoscan
views.
Edit Screen is where
Autoscan views are setup.
Mode refers to layout options,
such as single, quad, 9-split (8CH
only).
Layout is where you choose your
channel arrangement.
Duration refers to time
displaying the Autoscan. 1-300
seconds.
Autoscan Figure 42
Edit Screen Figure 43
5.2.1.3 Live OSD
This refers to information that is
displayed on the live monitor view at all
times.
The options are: Date/Time, Vehicle
Reg, Alarm, Vehicle Num, Recording
State, Speed, GPS, Channel name and
G-Force.
You can change the position of each live
OSD by using the Setup button.
Recording states’ position is fixed and
cannot be changed. This will be
displayed in the setup screen.
Live OSD Figure 44
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1.1.1.1 RTSP (Real Time Streaming Protocol)
This feature only available in Ethernet page. It provide
RTSP streaming link for third party media player user.
Select Module to choose which communication
method MDR will be used for streaming transmission. 3
options available: Ethernet, Wi-Fi and Mob Net.
Enable to allow which channel can pull video stream to
third party media player. Main stream and Sub-stream
available. (Main stream and Sub-stream parameters
setting see 5.2.2 Record)
Channel automatically adapt to MDR models. 6
channels available for MDR 504, 16 for DR 508.
RTSP Address used for input to third party player to
obtain live streaming.
RTSP Figure 46
5.2.2 Record
5.2.2.1 General
Video Format is used to choose the output video format. The
options are PAL - AHD or NTSC - AHD. By default, PAL is
chosen. This will be the same for all camera inputs.
Note: Brigade’s monitors have automatic detection of these
standards.
HDD/SD Overwrite refers to when an HDD and SD cards will
overwrite its stored data. The options are BY CAPACITY, BY
DAYS and NEVER. By default, BY CAPACITY has been selected
which means once the HDD has 4GB of space remaining (1GB
for SD card), older recordings are erased and replaced by newer
recordings except locked files. The NEVER option is when
overwrite is deactivated. The MDR will stop recording when the
HDD reaches 2GB of free space. The user must either replace
the storage or manually delete recordings.
Note: If records time conflicts, for example, crossing time-zone
which cause time change 1 hour ahead. Records during the
overlapping timeline won’t be covered or erased, still saved in the
storage medium, but can’t be playback by MDR. Recommend
exporting the conflicting video out through USB port on front
panel then use MDR-Player 6.0 to playback the certain footage
as needed. Refer to Conflict Footages Show in Computer Figure
48
Locked File Retention This represents the length of time
(in days) for which alarms cannot be overwritten by the MDR.
When the retention expires, the locked files will automatically be
unlocked and deleted.
Alarm Pre-recording This value specifies the length of
time prior to an alarm recording. This will be added before the
actual alarm. For example, if ALARM PRE-REC is set to 10
minutes and an alarm of 5 minutes is triggered at 4:00pm and
ALARM POST REC is 180 seconds, the alarm recording will
begin at 3:50pm and will end after 4:08pm. See Chapter 5.4
Alarms for more information.
Enable Live View controls whether to display live view for
each channel on the screen. By default, all channels have been
enabled. If disable certain channel, which will stop live view by
displaying a black image. This setting will not affect recording
functionality. Refer to Disabled Channel 2 Live View Figure 50.
SD Record Mode options are Sub-stream, HDD (Main
Stream), Alarms (HDD) and None. By default, sub-stream is
chosen. Turn this option to NONE when an SD card is not
present in the unit. SD card data includes frame information only.
Once you have chosen the record mode, tick which channel you
would like to record to the SD card.
The sub-stream option enables you to customise audio function,
set resolution, frame rate and quality. Easily copy to all channels
with the Copy To button.
HDD (Main Stream) mode will mirror record HDD settings onto
SD card.
Alarms (HDD) only the alarms will be recorded onto the SD card.
Note: When SD cards/HDDs are replaced, it must be formatted
before using the MDR.
Record Figure 47
Conflict Footages Show in Computer Figure 48
Record 2 Figure 49
4:00 pm
3:50 pm
4:05 pm
ALARM PRE-REC TIME
ALARM
ALARM POST REC
4:08 pm