Digital Watchdog Transporter User manual

•DVR starts recording automatically when cameras are connected.
DVR will record images at Max.ips (images per second) for each camera with standard
image quality as default. More detailed recording options can be set with the
Transporter
•Please refer to the manual 2-4-2. (MENU > RECORD > Record)
QuickStartGuide
1. HOW TO START
Connect the Power-In Cable plus the camera & device cables for monitoring and
recording.
Note : Proper installation and cabling is critical to use the system. Please consult an
experienced installer for a unit installation and setup, and follow the guidelines described
in the included user manual. Improper installation and cabling will cause a system
malfunction or undesirable recording outcomes.
Note : Before connecting the cables/connecters, makes sure they are all connected
through the Rear Cover Hole. Lock the Rear Cover for easy arrangement.
3. HOW TO LOG-IN
•ID and Password are required to enter the Main Menu of DVR system.
Default ID and PW are as follows: ID: Administrator / Password: None
•No Password is set as a default PW.
Please DO NOT forget to set a new PW
for the security of your system. To set a
new PW, please go to the password
setup menu.
(MENU > SYSTEM > User)
4. HOW TO RECORD
•For proper recording, the recommended HDD
should be installed before turning on DVR.
• HDD needs to be formatted
before recording.
Note
•You can enter your Vehicle Information:
MENU>SYSTEM>Information>Vehicle
Information
2. HOW TO INSTALL AND WIRE
[1] Red and [2] RED wires should connected to the positive
12VDC of the battery.
[3] Yellow wire should be connected to the car ignition
terminal.
[4] Black wire should be connected to the negative terminal
of the battery (GND).
[VO] Video Output
[PO] 12VDC Output
[AO] Audio Output
[G] Ground
[TX] Not Applicable
[RX] Not Applicable
Yellow BNC - Video input from a camera
White RCA - Audio input
Red connector –12VDC to power the camera
5. HOW TO PLAYBACK
Press [Playback] button to enter playback mode or click right mouse button
to select [Playback] option.
The menu below appears when you Select [Playback] to enter the Main Menu of Playback.
click on the right mouse button.
6. HOW TO BACKUP
•Press the [Backup] button or go to Backup Menu under the Contextual
Menu that appears by clicking the right mouse button.
•Use USB Storage (USB Memory, ODD, or HDD) to backup recorded data.
Having the USB device connected before going into backup menu is recommended.
Select desired search option from the main menu.
a) Go to Time: Enter time/date to search specific data
Go to Beginning: Move to the very first recorded data.
Go to End: Move to the latest recorded data.
b) Calendar Search: Search recorded data using the calendar format.
c) Event Search: Search for specific event.
d) Text-in Search: Provides easy search by text transactions.
Note
USB ports on the front panel provides the following functions:
a) Backup files using USB Flash Memory or USB External HDD
b) Control the system using USB Mouse
(USB port is only dedicated for mouse as directed by the picture.)
c) Save/Load the system settings using USB Flash Memory.
•A more detail instruction on backup can be found in the main manual.
Please refer to Chapter 4 (Backup) of the manual.
* ICON GUIDE*
%
Bring up Menu List
Percentage of HDD being used
HDD is being overwritten
Receiving GPS data
System is connected to Transporter Viewer
Alarm is being activated
G-Sensor ID detected
E.REC (Emergency Record) Mode
Remote Controller
Time-Lapse Recording Sensor Detection
No Recording PTZ Camera
Event Recording Backup
Pre-Event Recording Clip Maker
E.REC (Emergency Recording) Instant Backup
Motion Detection Text-in
Video Loss
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Viewer
1. Starting the Software
Double click on [Transporter Viewer] icon on your PC to run the software.
Main screen of the remote software will appear as shown below.
Note : The minimum resolution should be 1024 x 620. The recommendable resolution
is 1280 x 1024 or higher.
2. How to Use Transporter Viewer
Click on icon to display Time Search Window.
Select the specific time to search the data.
Display Mode: Select display modes: (1, 4, 9, 16, 25, 36, 49, 64 and Full-Screen).
Change Display Page: Change screen to Previous or next camera in the camera order.
Voice Transmission: Transmit remote voice to the local DVR.
Screenshot: Capture the current screen and save it as an image file.
Sequence: Display images on pre-selected sites in sequence mode.
Setup: Change setup for the Transporter Viewer Software or a remote DVR.
Audio Volume: Click [Audio] icon to select audio volume and mute options.
Select a camera to receive Audio of the selected camera (highlight around the border).
Full Screen: Display image on full-screen mode.
Close: Close the Transporter Viewer software.
Fold Calendar Search Panel
Playback Control Button
Beginning
Reverse Play / Rewind
Step Backward
Stop
Step Forward
Play / Fast Forward
End Click on icon, refresh, and update the calendar info.
Playback with
Google Map
3. Remote Playback
Connect
Disconnect
Setup
Playback Control Display Mode
Full Screen
CloseAudio Volume
Voice Transmission
Screenshot
Sequence
Unfold Site List Unfold Tool Panel
Calendar Search
Live Playback Change Display Page Event Search
Text-In Search
The Log In window will appear when the Transporter Viewer starts. Select User.
Each user will have a different authority level over the system control depending
on the pre-setup. Enter [OK] once the user level is selected as the default password
is ‘none’.
Live: Enter live mode.
Playback: Enter playback mode.
Connect / Disconnect: Connect a site as live or playback mode.
Playback Control: Use buttons to control playback images.
4. Site Set Up
Click [Connect] button to display registered remote locations or to add new locations.
5. Favorite Set Up
Favorite function allows multi-site management. Up to 64 different cameras and sites can
be monitored and managed on one screen. Select Favorite tab.
Click [Add] button to add remote location with its required information.
Click [OK] to save the information and complete the registration.
Note : Layout can be changed once connected, using the display option on the menu.
Click [Add] button to group multiple sites as one favorite group. Enter the ‘Group Name’
and ‘Description’.
Select sites and cameras from the drop down list.
Note :Sites should be registered under ‘Site’ menu before setting the Favorite.
6. Remote Upgrade
System upgrade can be done through the Transporter Viewer Software.
The DVR and the Client program on your PC begin to search for each other once they
are on the same local network.
The Auto Detection Menu shows the DVRs detected on the same local network.
Note : Auto Detection finds DVRs on the local network automatically. To use this function,
Apple® Bonjour® needs to be installed on your PC.
Please refer to http://www.apple.com/bonjour for details and download. Click on and [Remote Setup] to enter Remote Setup Menu.
• Select [Information] under System.
• Click [Upgrade] button next to S/W version to find afile for upgrade.
• Select the file location and then the file to upgrade the system.
Note : Do not close Transporter Viewer or turn the computer power off
until the system upgrade is completed.
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