Bullet DVR Solo User manual

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Solo DVR

Warranty information ........................................................................................................................ page 2
Caution! .......................................................................................................................................................page 3
1. Introduction ........................................................................................................................................ page 4
1.1. Introduction to Solo DVR ...........................................................................................page 4
1.2. MPEG-2 ..................................................................................................................................page 4
1.3. MPEG-4 ..................................................................................................................................page 4
1.4. Features ................................................................................................................................ page 4
1.5. Included Items ................................................................................................................. page 5
2. Installation ............................................................................................................................................page 6
2.1. Preparation ......................................................................................................................... page 6
2.1.1. Solo DVR Conguration ............................................................................ page 6
2.1.2. PC Conguration for Playback .............................................................. page 6
2.2. Installation Guide ............................................................................................................page 6
2.2.1. Before Installation ......................................................................................... page 6
2.2.2 Installation .......................................................................................................... page 6
2.2.3 Startup .................................................................................................................. page 6
2.2.4 Safety and Warning .......................................................................................page 7
2.3. Video and Audio Interface ........................................................................................ page 7
2.4. Ejecting the CF Card .....................................................................................................page 7
3. Operation of the Solo DVR .........................................................................................................page 8
3.1. Quick-Start .......................................................................................................................... page 8
3.2. Push Button ........................................................................................................................page 8
3.2.1. RECORD ...............................................................................................................page 8
3.2.2. STOP ...................................................................................................................... page 8
3.3. Infra-red Remote Control .......................................................................................... page 8
3.4. LANC Remote Control (Optional) .........................................................................page 8
3.5. Power On/O the LCD monitor ............................................................................ page 9
3.6. Video Quality ..................................................................................................................... page 9
3.7. Video File Name ...............................................................................................................page 9
3.7.1. Standard Filename ....................................................................................... page 9
3.7.2 Extended Filename .......................................................................................page 9
4. Solo DVR Status ..............................................................................................................................page 10
4.1. Status of Solo DVR .......................................................................................................page 10
4.2. Preview System Information via Shortcut Key ...........................................page 10
5. Video Playback ................................................................................................................................ page 10
5.1. Software .............................................................................................................................page 10
5.2. Card Reader .....................................................................................................................page 10
6. Install Bullet DVR Software ...................................................................................................... page 11
6.1. Bullet DVR Desktop Installation .......................................................................... page 11
7. Solo DVR Conguration ............................................................................................................ page 13
7.1. Launching the Application ....................................................................................page 13
7.1.1. Startup Software via CF card Connection ...................................page 13
7.1.2. Changing the boot sequence ............................................................page 13
7.1.3. Startup Software via Network Connection ................................ page 13
7.2. Using the Bullet DVR™ Conguration Utility ...............................................page 15
7.2.1. Explaining the Title Bar ............................................................................page 15
8. Sync Files ............................................................................................................................................ page 16
9. Conguration Settings .............................................................................................................. page 16
10. Record Settings ........................................................................................................................... page 18
11. Picture Adjustment ................................................................................................................... page 18
12. On-Screen Display ..................................................................................................................... page 19
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Summary:
Warrantyinformation.............................................................page2
Checkingthesupplieditems......................................................page3
CheckingtheminimumPCrequirements.........................................page5
Understandingthebuttonsandfunctions........................................page5
Quick-StartGuide.................................................................page6
UsingtheA/Vcables..............................................................page6
BulletDVROperation.............................................................page6
SafetyandWarning...............................................................page6
Serialnumberidentication ......................................................page6
EjectingtheCFmemorycard.....................................................page7
CompatibleCFmemorycards....................................................page7
StatusLight.......................................................................page7
Batterycare&maintenance.......................................................page7
Playbackofvideos................................................................page8
Softwareinstallation..............................................................page8
UsingtheAnti-Vibrationcameramount...........................................page8
InstallingtheQuick-ReleaseBracket...............................................page8
Congurationutility..............................................................page9
Synchronizingles...............................................................page10
Conguresettings...............................................................page10
Recordingmodes................................................................page12
LapTimer .......................................................................page12
Fileconversionutility............................................................page13
Advancedconguration.........................................................page14
Aboutinformation...............................................................page14
Usingthecontrolpanel..........................................................page14
LCDcongurationmenu ........................................................page15
Firmwareupgrade...............................................................page16
Optionalitems...................................................................page16
LIMITED WARRANTY
The Bullet DVR™ system, including parts and accessories, is warranted against defects in material or workmanship as follows:
1. LABOR: For a period of 90 days from the date of purchase, if this product is determined to be defective, We will repair or
replace the Product, at its option, at no charge. After the warranty period, you must pay for all labor charges.
2. PARTS: In addition, We will supply, at no charge, new or rebuilt replacements in exchange for defective parts for a period of
one (1) year. After 90 days from the date of purchase, labor for removal and installation is available at your expense. To obtain
warranty service, you must contact your Bullet DVR™ authorized dealer where the unit was purchased. Proof of purchase in the
form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that the unit is within the Warranty period must be presented to
obtain warranty service.
This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to acts of God, accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, commercial
use, or modication of, or to any part of the Product, including the cabling. This warranty does not cover damage due to
improper operation or maintenance, connection to improper voltage supply, or attempted repair by anyone other than a facility
authorized by Bullet DVR™ to service the Product.This warranty is invalid if the factory applied serial number has been altered or
removed from the Product.
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. BULLET
DVR™ SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY
OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE
DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY.
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13. Lap Timer Settings ....................................................................................................................................page 19
14. 3-Channel Settings ...................................................................................................................................page 20
15. GPS Settings ................................................................................................................................................. page 21
16. Mpeg-2 File Conversion ........................................................................................................................ page 21
17. Advanced Conguration ......................................................................................................................page 22
18. About Information ................................................................................................................................... page 22
19. Saving Proles ............................................................................................................................................. page 22
20. Congure Solo DVR via LCD Menu ................................................................................................ page 23
20.1 Solo DVR Conguration ........................................................................................................page 23
20.1.1 Enter/Quit LCD Conguration Menu .......................................................... page 23
20.1.2 Congure Solo DVR ............................................................................................... page 23
20.1.2.1 Congure Solo DVR using switch/button .............................. page 23
20.1.2.2 Congure Solo DVR using IR remote control ....................... page 23
20.1.3 LCD Conguration Menu Details .................................................................. page 24
20.1.3.1 Menu ............................................................................................................. page 24
20.1.3.2 Video Menu ............................................................................................... page 24
20.1.3.3 Audio menu .............................................................................................. page 25
20.1.3.4 Record menu ............................................................................................page 27
20.1.3.5 OSD Menu .................................................................................................. page 30
20.1.3.6 System Menu ............................................................................................page 31
20.1.3.7 Card menu ..................................................................................................page 34
20.1.3.8 Beacon Menu ........................................................................................... page 36
21. Menus Structure Chart .......................................................................................................................... page 39
22. Optional Items ............................................................................................................................................ page 40
23. Firmware Upgrade ....................................................................................................................................page 42

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CAUTION !!!
Read this User’s Manual carefully. There are no user serviceable parts inside.
Removing the end plate screws will void your warranty. If your unit requires servic-
ing, please contact your authorized dealer.
Do not use the 1 Channel Bullet DVR™ Solo to power other devices other than a
single camera!!
This document is a work in progress and reects only the Solo version of the Bullet
DVR™ recorders.

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1. Introduction
1.1 Introduction to Solo DVR
The Solo DVR is a dedicated battery powered Digital Video Recorder designed for portable, mobile Video and Au-
dio Recording applications. The Solo DVR hardware system uses ARM9 processor and advanced hardware MPEG-
4/2 video encoder, CF slot, charging circuit, video capture, Multi-Connect camera/microphone interface and MCU
designed on board. The MCU is used to process remote control, push buttons, power management and LANC. The
Compact Flash slot can support CF cards with FAT32 les system. Recorded video on CF card can be played back
on a PC instantly.
The OS of the Solo DVR is Linux. It handles multiple tasks in real time, for example; driver, recording, AV synchroniza-
tion, le management and external events etc.
The common Compact Flash card is used as a storage medium. The CF card is a solid storage media with the best
anti-shock capability available today. It is also low powered and provides fast speed with multiple diversity options.
It is a very good choice for mobile DVR applications.
The Solo DVR oers two encoding formats, MPEG-2 for DVD and MPEG4 for PC and streaming video.
1.2 MPEG-2
MPEG-2 is a standard for generic coding of video and audio. It is widely used in consumer electronics, such as DVD
video disc, DVD player, DVB television broadcasting etc. The Solo DVR can record in MPEG-2 format which can be
edited by any video editing software or played back by a home DVD player.
1.3 MPEG-4
MPEG-4 is the awesome new generation video standard with better video quality and higher com-
pression rate. For exceptional disc space saving, MPEG-4 is capable of creating highly compressed
video archives on a regular CD-ROM with almost the same quality of DVD. One popular MPEG-4 for-
mat is DivX. It is the only technology that enables streaming of video on the internet possible. Now,
many DVD players can play DivX les directly.
1.4 Features
Battery powered for portable, mobile DVR applications
Intelligent and uninterrupted battery and AC power swap in real time
Capture Video & Audio live from any composite video source
Support MPEG-4/2 video format for longest record time
Video Bit Rate : 1M~10Mbps
Frame Rate : PAL(25fps), NTSC(30fps)
Support PAL/NTSC/SECAM standard
Resolution : Full-D1, CIF/SIF (1M Bitrates)
Supports Single File & Full Disk Cycle Record Mode
Supports ADPCM Audio Format
Supports Volume Gain adjustment of Microphone
Audio Sampling : 8/16/32/48KHz
On-board IR remote controller
LANC remote controller support
AC adapter or Internal Rechargeable Li-Ion Polymer Battery
On-board battery charging circuit
Oers power for camera & MIC
Changeable CF Flash Card to save video
Multi-Color LED for status
Audio Beep status warning
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Motion Detection support
OSD and RTC
Optional Lap Timer
Optional GPS & G-Force
Palm sized
Weighs only 220g with battery and CF card
Video/Audio input
Linux OS and upgradeable rmware
Supports Windows 98/ME/NT/2000/XP/Vista for Playback
1.5 Included Items
Note: A complete package is also available, which includes a Bullet Cam, Mount,
Memory Card and Quick-Connect video cable
* Power adapter and battery are for the Solo DVR only. Do not use any other power
adapter and battery or damage may happen.
* When you connect AC power adapter to charge internal Li-Ion battery but don’t
record, please enable Power-O option to decrease heat of the Solo DVR.
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Solo DVR Core Unit 1pcs
AC Power Adapter 1pcs
Recharge Li-ion Polymer Battery (Internal) 1pcs
Network Sync Cable 1pcs
A/V In Cable 1pcs
External Beacon Receiver (Only for Lap Timer version) 1pcs
Infra-Red Receiver (Only for Lap Timer version) 1pcs

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2. Installation
2.1 Preparation
Please read the user’s manual carefully before installation. Check the minimum requirements of the system and
recommended conguration.
2.1.1 Solo DVR Conguration
Compact Flash Memory Card, 512Mb minimum
2.1.2 PC Conguration for Playback
CPU: Pentium III 1G and above
RAM: 512Mb and above
OS: Windows 2000 (SP4), Windows XP (SP2), Vista
HDD: 7200RPM, 10Gb free space
Display: 1024x768 and above, 24/32 bit color depth
Graphic Adapter: Support for DirectX 9.0c
Card Reader: High speed USB 2.0/IEEE 1394 CF card reader
2.2 Installation Guide
2.2.1 Before Installation
Check all accessories and CF card
Format CF card with FAT32 le system if it is new
Check power adapter and battery
Check whether PC and peripherals match the recommended conguration
2.2.2 Installation
Make sure power switch is in o position
Insert CF card into CF slot of Solo DVR
Connect camera properly
2.2.3 Startup
Connect AC power adapter
Solo DVR will start self-diagnostic
The status LED is red during self-diagnostic and will turn yellow on start-up. The LED turns
to green once start-up successful. It takes about 12 seconds to startup.
The LCD displays Init… during startup, after startup successful, the LCD will display Bul-
let DVR .
You will hear an audio beep once Solo DVR starts-up.
he battery will be charged automatically when powered on and LED turns red.
The battery should be fully charged before rst use. The charging LED goes out once charging is
nished.
Please charge the internal Li-Ion Polymer battery overnight and until the charging LED goes out.
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2.2.4 Safety and Warning
* Never connect Multi-Connect Cable Power output to any power adapter. It may
damage the interface and board.
* There are no user serviceable parts inside, please do not open the unit. Doing so
can damage the unit and will void your warranty.
* Restrict input voltage to range from 9V to 15DC, 12V DC is recommended. Never
apply DC voltage beyond this range or AC voltage to the Solo DVR.
* Only use the AC power adapter supplied with the unit. Do not use third party AC
power adapter, it may cause unexpected problems or damage.
* Restrict powering devices drawing more than 200mA current for Solo DVR.
Never insert and remove CF card while power is on.
2.3 Video and Audio Interface
On the Standard A/V cable, the colors correspond to:
The LCD screen is for live monitoring of the video source only, playback is not sup-
ported. You may use it for adjusting the camera angle/position on the eld.
2.4 Ejecting the CF Card
Wait until the LED turns green
Disconnect power adapter & Switch o power from the internal battery
Eject CF card
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Yellow RCA Plug - Video Camera Input
Black 3.5mm Jack - Stereo Microphone In
Black 2.1mm Plug - Power Output for Camera

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3. Operation of the Solo DVR
3.1 Quick-Start
No conguration is required to start recording with the Solo DVR.
There are two push buttons, REC button and 3-Position switch. An LED is used to indicate the status of operation.
3.2 Push Button
3.2.1 RECORD
Press the (REC) button on top of the DVR for at least one second to start recording. The LED will ash red and
you will hear three beeps.
The ash frequency is about 3 times per second. A slower ash frequency means no video signal is
detected.
3.2.2 STOP
Press the (STOP) 3-Position Switch for at least three seconds to stop recording. The LED turns to
green and you will hear 2 audio beeps.
It will take a short time to save the buered data after recording is stopped. The power cannot be
turned o until the LED changes to green. Early ejecting the CF card will damage the integrity of the
video le. Disconnect AC power adapter and switch o battery before ejecting the CF card.
3.3 Infra-red Remote Control
The Infra-red remote control is optional for the Solo DVR unit.
Three buttons are currently dened:
3.4 LANC Remote Control (Optional)
The Solo DVR supports LANC remote controllers. Always power o the DVR and unplug the AC
Power adapter, before connecting/disconnecting the remote.
Power on the Solo DVR. After booting is nished, you can control the start/stop recording using the
LANC remote control. You can also power On/O the DVR via the remote.
Start recording
Stop recording
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3.5 Power On/Off the LCD monitor
To preserve battery life, you can set the monitor to turn o automatically depend-
ing on the timer that you set.
The default status of LCD OFF is disabled.
You can enable LCD OFF function and set timer using the conguration menu.
When you enable LCD OFF function and set timer, the monitor will turn o auto-
matically after the specied time.
To power on the monitor again, hold the switch for 2 seconds. If the DVR
is under recording status, hold the button for 2 seconds to power on the
monitor again.
3.6 Video Quality
LQ: Record video using 1 Mb/s bitrate based on CIF/SIF resolution.
EP: Record video using 2 Mb/s bitrate based on D1 resolution.
LP: Record video using 4 Mb/s bitrate based on D1 resolution.
SP: Record video using 6 Mb/s bitrate based on D1 resolution.
HQ: Record video using 8 Mb/s bitrate based on D1 resolution.
UQ: Record video using 10 Mb/s bitrate based on D1 resolution.
The recorded le size is dependent on the complexity of moving objects. The fol-
lowing is the estimated recording time:
LQ : 100 min /Gb
EP : 60 min /Gb
LP : 40 min /Gb
SP : 20 min /Gb
HQ : 15 min /Gb
UQ : 12 min /Gb
Note: The UQ setting doesn’t allow audio recording, only video.
3.7 Video File Name
The recorded video le name starts with DVR_ by default. The Solo DVR can sup-
port two lename formats.
3.7.1 Standard Filename
The le name will be DVR_xxx.avi. XXX is incremental from 000 to 999. The prex
DVR_ can be modied via the Bullet DVR conguration software.
3.7.2 Extended Filename
Under extended lename, you can name the re-
corded video using the total time that you record-
ed, and the frame rate of the video, as follows:
DVR_20_34_12_25.mpg
DVR = unique ID set by system.ini
20 = hours (24 hour clock)
34 = minutes
12 = seconds
25 = frame rate
To change the lename of the video to extended format, you can set it via the LCD
menu, under RECORD item, then select FILENAME sub-item, then change lename
from Standard to Extended format.
For more details on changing lename, please refer Chapter 12 : Congure Solo
DVR using LCD Menu.
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