DResearch Hydra IP MR Series Quick guide

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Hydra
IP
MR Series
Digital Video Systems MR3060-4 / MR3060-6 / MR3080-8
System Configuration
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C O N T E N T
1 General information...................................................................................................................... 4
1.1 Supported systems ................................................................................................................ 4
1.1 Basic configuration methods.................................................................................................. 4
1.1.1 Offline configuration........................................................................................................... 5
1.1.2 Online configuration........................................................................................................... 5
1.2 Required accessories............................................................................................................. 6
1.3 Internationalization – Language versions of the configuration application............................6
2 System configuration................................................................................................................... 7
2.1 System configuration through offline method.........................................................................8
2.1.1 Offline configuration flowchart ........................................................................................... 8
2.1.2 Preparing a USB flash drive for configuration: .................................................................. 8
2.1.3 Down and upload of the configuration set to/from the system ..........................................9
2.1.4 Launching the configuration application and editing the configuration set...................... 10
2.2 System configuration through online method....................................................................... 12
2.3 Creating a configuration for multiple systems (fleet configuration)...................................... 13
3 Setting the configuration parameters....................................................................................... 15
3.1 General................................................................................................................................. 16
3.2 Video/Audio input................................................................................................................. 17
3.3 Recording............................................................................................................................. 19
3.4 Video output......................................................................................................................... 21
3.5 GPIO Settings ...................................................................................................................... 23
3.6 Communications .................................................................................................................. 24
3.7 Error management ............................................................................................................... 25
4 Possible problems and how to troubleshoot them................................................................. 26
4.1 Possible problems with the down and upload of the............................................................ 26
4.2 Possible problems connecting to the system....................................................................... 27
4.3 Possible problems while editing a configuration set ............................................................ 28
4.4 Problematic behaviour after changing the configuration...................................................... 28

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Document Version History
Version Date Information Person
1.0.0 2011-01-17 Creation Version 1.0 Peter Schüßler, PM
© Copyright 2011 DResearch Fahrzeugelektronik GmbH. All rights reserved.

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1 General information
This document describes the configuration of the HydraIP DVR. There is a brief description of the
different configuration methods at the beginning, which are used to configure the systems.
This is followed by a detailed description of the procedure, the configuration options and their
parameters.
NOTE:
Currently, the configuration of the system is possible with a USB flash drive (offline configuration).
The configuration of one or more systems through a direct network connection (online
configuration) is expected to be available in April 2011
1.1 Supported systems
These instructions apply for the following HydraIP series systems:
MR3060-4 Single Unit, Master
MR3060-6 Single Unit, Master, Slave
MR3080-8
1.1 Basic configuration methods
While the online method needs an existing TCP/IP network connection (through a direct cable
connection, mobile 3G/HSPA/UMTS/GPRS or WiFi) between the configuration PC and the DVR
(Digital Video Recorder), only a USB flash drive is needed for the offline method. The following is a
brief overview of the configuration methods:

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1.1.1 Offline configuration
NOTE:
Currently, the configuration of the system is possible with a USB flash drive (offline configuration).
The configuration of one or more systems through a direct network connection (online
configuration) is expected to be available in April 2011.
Carrying out the offline configuration procedure:
Step 1: You will receive a package (per CD, Mail or FTP) with default configurations for all system types - it also
contains the configuration application. Extract the archive and prepare a USB-configuration flash drive
therewith.
Step 2: Download the configuration for one or more systems to the USB flash drive.
Step 3: Editing the configuration on the PC – the application manages 3 sets of configurations for every system
(Original, Editing, Release), followed by release and storage of edited/created configuration sets.
Step 4: Importing the configuration to the system.
1.1.2 Online configuration
NOTE:
An online configuration of one or more systems through a direct network is expected to be available
in April 2011.
With this method, there has to exist a direct network connection between the configuration PC and the
DVR. This can be achieved through a direct cable connection (e.g. during the installation in the
vehicle), mobile 3G/HSPA/UMTS/GPRS
1
or WiFi
2
.
1
System has to be equipped with transmission components (WiFi and/or Mobile)
2
System has to be equipped with transmission components (WiFi and/or Mobile)
1 - Preparation 2 - Download 3 - Editing 4 - Upload
via Mail, FTP, CD
USB flash
drive with
configuration
S
ystem starts
with new
configuration

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1.2 Required accessories
The following conditions are necessary, to configure one or more HydraIP systems:
For Offline Configuration:
HydraIP System(s)
PC with XP, Vista or Windows 7 and a USB-Port
Web browser (Mozilla Firefox Ver. 3.0 or higher, Microsoft Internet Explorer Ver. 7.0 or higher)
a USB flash drive (2 GB or more) prepared as a configuration flash drive
For Online Configuration:
An existing and stable network connection between the PC and HydraIP system (this can exist
through a cable connection or a different connection technology e.g. 3G/UMTS, WiFi or fleet
management FMS)
PC with XP, Vista or Windows 7
Web browser (Mozilla Firefox Ver. 3.0 or higher, Microsoft Internet Explorer Ver. 7.0 or higher)
NOTE:
Please take into account, that the configuration of the system is only possible, if all the mentioned
conditions are met. This includes that the system has the appropriate equipment and is properly
configured (e.g. an online configuration of the system over WiFi is only possible, if the necessary
infrastructure (WiFi Access points) is working, the necessary network access is given (permissions,
firewall) and the software of the systems is properly configured (equipping of the system with WiFi
components, activation in the configuration)).
1.3 Internationalization – Language versions of the configuration application
The configuration application is currently available in German and English. The language changes
automatically:
Internet Explorer: If the language settings (Regional and Language Options in Control Panel)
are set to German, the German version starts. If it is set to English or another
language, the English version starts.
Mozilla Firefox: The language of the configuration application depends on the browser
version. If you are using a German version of Firefox, the application starts in
German. If another version is installed, the application starts in English.

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2 System configuration
The configuration’s graphical user interface is identical for both online and offline methods, they
merely differ in procedure. While there is direct access to the system through the online method, the
offline method uses a USB flash drive to transfer data to the configuration PC.
NOTE:
The systems configuration files consists of a set of different files, which will be referred to as set or
configuration set. A configuration set includes, along with system specific configuration files, other
files that are needed for configuration.
Don’t ever manually change single files of a set – it is possible that the system will not load the
configuration or a fatal system error can occur. In worst case, the system will fail to start and has to
be sent to the system integrator or manufacturer for repair. Such system errors are recorded in the
system’s log files and are identifiable during analysis.
Such cases result in an automatic loss of all guarantee or warranty claims – any repairs of the
system will be charged and billed.

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2.1 System configuration through offline method
2.1.1 Offline configuration flowchart
NOTE:
You will need a USB flash drive prepared as a configuration flash drive. Please make sure that the
flash drive has sufficient storage capacity – minimum 2 GB. Use a USB flash drive with LED display
– data transfer between the DVR and USB flash drive is visible therewith.
NOTE:
Preparation of the USB flash drive is only necessary for the first use. You can use the same drive,
for configuration of all video systems in the entire fleet. The configuration tool is a web application
and requires an installed web browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer (Version 7.0 or higher) or
Mozilla Firefox (Version 3.0 or higher).
Enable JavaScript in your web browser and confirm access to the file system at the start of the
application, as well as the execution of ActiveX components.
2.1.2 Preparing a USB flash drive for configuration:
Format a commercial USB flash drive (at least 2 GB)
Download the configuration application (*.zip or self-extracting *.exe) and save it locally on the
configuration PC
Extract the file and copy the folder to the flash drive.
The USB flash drive has now been prepared as a configuration flash drive.
NOTE:
The data package is going to create a folder with all the necessary files during extraction – DO NOT
rename this folder! Otherwise the system will NOT recognize the configuration flash drive and it will
not be possible to Down/Upload the configuration set.
Offline configuration flowchart with USB - configuration stick
Edit with
application
Upload
configuration
to DVR
Download
configuration
from DVR

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2.1.3 Down and upload of the configuration set to/from the system
Download the configuration set from the system
After successfully downloading the configuration set, the process can begin on the configuration PC.
To download the configuration set from the DVR, do the following:
Take the configuration flash drive and connect it to the DVR
Wait until download has finished (LED lights flash green)
Remove the flash drive from the DVR and connect it to the configuration PC
Start the configuration application (configApp.html). You will find the file in the root folder of
the flash drive.
Upload of configuration set to the system
The edited configuration set will be saved automatically on the flash drive, after RELEASE and
prepared for upload to the system. Remove the USB flash drive from the configuration PC and
connect it to the system
The system will automatically recognize the configuration set and start the upload
Remove the flash drive after the upload process has finished. The system will reboot, load the
new configuration set and start with the new settings
NOTE:
If the system signals a configuration error after reboot (LED STATE = red, ERROR = orange flash),
the new configuration set failed to load. Possible causes could be: An outdated firmware version
(firmware and configuration are incompatible) or the configuration set contains incorrect entries.
In this case, try to edit the configuration again, save it and reload it to the system. At the same time,
you should do a firmware update with the most current firmware. If the problem persists, contact
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2.1.4 Launching the configuration application and editing the configuration set
After you have downloaded the configuration set from the system, you can begin to edit it. Insert the
configuration flash drive into the configuration PC and launch the configuration application on the flash
drive:
Remove the flash drive after successful download (see LED codes) from the system
Connect the flash drive to your PC and open the file configApp.html with a web browser
(confirm access to the file system, as well as the execution of ActiveX components)
Choose a configuration and open it for editing
NOTE:
You have to confirm access to the file system through the browser, during the start of the
configuration application (configApp.html). It is necessary to enable the execution of ActiveX
components, if Internet Explorer is used. Note that the Java Script functions of your web browser
have to be enabled.
An overview of all systems will open after the launch of the configuration application. You will find a list
of default configurations for all DVR systems, after the creation of a new configuration flash drive. If
you are using an existing configuration flash drive, all systems will be listed that have been edited with
this flash drive.
Every system functions with an internally stored configuration set. Three different configuration sets
are managed by the configuration application:
ORIGINAL This is the configuration set stored on the DVR. It is automatically
saved to the USB flash drive (download) when connected to the
system.
EDITING The configuration set to be edited. This set is provided as an editable
version after selection of a DVR configuration (a copy of the
ORIGINAL set). This set can be changed at will.
RELEASE This set is released for upload, upon completion of changes. Only this
set is transferred to the device, when connecting the configuration
flash drive to the DVR.

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Group Description
1 Tabs for „DVR Overview“and interface for the selected configuration set. All DVRs that have
already been configured with the USB-configuration flash drive are listed in the overview
(Download or Upload of a configuration set to or from the DVR). After selection of a DVR
configuration and the action to be taken (duplicate, edit, release or delete), a view of the selected
configuration set opens automatically
2 Button for creation of a fleet configuration
Following the selection of a configuration set (as
starting basis), a special set named globalConfig is created.
3 Button for duplicating, editing, releasing and deleting single configuration sets and/or an entire
entry.
4 Label and serial number of a DVR with an existing configuration set. In the view above are
default configurations of different DVRs that can be used as a basis for the creation of new
configurations. If there aren’t any device names assigned in the configuration of the DVR, the
serial number is shown as label.
5 Configuration set ORIGINAL – this stems from the DVR and was saved to the configuration flash
drive with download. The green icon signals the presence of the set, the red icon shows that
there hasn’t been any set of this type generated for this for entry
6 Configuration set EDITING – this must be explicitly generated from an existing set. This is the
version to be edited and can be edited at will. After edit is completed, the set RELEASE is
generated from this set, which is loaded to the DVR.
7 Configuration set RELEASE – this has to be explicitly created and is the configuration that is
saved to the DVR after editing (Upload).
8 Date and time of modification for every configuration set (Original, Editing and Release) is saved
in these three columns.
9 These two columns are used for orientation. You can identify which DVR the configuration stems
from and on what device it was later transferred to.
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2 3
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2.2 System configuration through online method
NOTE:
Please note that the online configuration function will not be available until April 2011. Until then, all
systems will have to be configured with the offline configuration method.
To load, edit or save a system configuration, there has to be a TCP/IP connection established
between the configuration PC and the system.
Direct cable connection between the system and PC
Use a CAT5 patch cable with a RJ45 connector and a M12 connector
Connect the PC to the system
Connection over Wi-Fi or mobile radio
There has to be a wireless TCP/IP connection between the System and PC. The system
has to be equipped with broadcast functionality (Wi-Fi/3G)
Should the system not be accessible, there are several possible causes for this:
The vehicle and its system are in an area with no coverage
Misconfiguration of the system
SIM card is blocked
Network congestion or other problems with the provider, or within the Wi-Fi range
To connect to the system, use one of the supported web browsers and enter the IP-Address of the
system. After establishing a successful connection, the configuration set will load into the browser and
can be edited and saved. The system will reboot after saving. A new connection is only possible after
a successful reboot.
You can start the system configuration over the graphic user interface of the Fleet Management
System (FMS). There is a detailed description in the user manual of the FMS.

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2.3 Creating a configuration for multiple systems (fleet configuration)
NOTE:
It is possible to configure multiple systems with the same configuration parameters through the
fleet configuration option. Be aware that a uniform configuration can only be applied to systems of
the same device type. Should you have different systems installed in your vehicle fleet (e.g.
MR3060-6 and MR3080-8), there has to be a separate fleet configuration created for every device
type.
To create a configuration that is to be installed on all DVRs of a vehicle fleet, you have to apply a fleet
configuration. Default configurations or other DVR configurations are available as a basis. Take the
following steps (the depiction of the screenshots follows – these are marked with step-IDs):
Step Description
1 Choose the configuration that will be loaded to the DVR. This can be any configuration set
(Original, Editing, Release) from any DVR, of which its configuration has been saved to the USB
flash drive and appears in the overview. Alternatively, a default configuration can be selected.
Please take notice, that there has to be a separate fleet configuration for every system type. If
you are using, for example, the MR3060-6 and MR3080-8 within a vehicle fleet, each of these
systems has to have its own fleet configuration created.
2 Create an editable set by activating the fleet configuration button.
3 The new set can now be opened for editing – activate therefore the edit button and select the set
Editing from the menu – the set will then open in editing modus and the parameters can now be
changed and saved. (See instructions in chapter 3)
4 After completing the modification process, the set Editing has to be made public, by generating
the set Release. For this, you have to click on the release button.
The configuration is now prepared for upload to the DVR. The fleet update can be initiated by
connecting the configuration stick to all DVRs of the fleet and thus transferring the configuration
set per upload unto all devices.
Selection of any configuration,
followed by creating
the set Editing on the configuration (fleet
configuration, globalConfig)
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Open
and edit parameters
.
A
file set will be generated
automatically.
2
Set
Release
is ge
nerated.
Update
of the entire fleet can
now be started therewith.
4
The s
et
Editing
has now been created
.
It is ready to be
uploaded to the DVR, after completion of editing.
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3 Setting the configuration parameters
After selecting a system from the overview (offline method), followed by selection of a configuration
set with the [EDIT] button, the configuration set (every set of a configuration can be selected for edit) is
opened. Using the online method, the interface is opened directly after selecting the device. Please
notice that only one set at a time can be opened for edit.
The two main tabs from the top row cannot be closed. The configuration of the system is built around
a logical sequence (from left to right):
General parameter settings
Audio and Video configuration
Recording mode configuration
Video output to monitor configuration
Digital input/output configuration
System communication interface configuration
Requirements for the system during events and errors (error management)
The data can be saved at any time with the Save Configuration button. Any changes can be deleted,
by selecting the Configuration Reset button. Thereby the last saved state will be loaded (if any data
was saved during the modification of a set, it will be restored to the last saved state). Only after
changing a parameter, are both buttons activated.
NOTE:
The application does not do any plausibility tests. To avoid any configuration errors in the system,
the parameters should be set with the utmost care. However, the graphic interface supports the
parameterization with tool tips and entry checks (not all boxes). Use only supported characters
during input: digits (0-9), letters (a-z, A-Z), spaces, dot, dash, etc. Avoid special characters (like `, $,
etc), umlauts and other characters.
Tabs for parameter designation
Button for saving or deleting changes.

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3.1 General
General parameters can be set in this section.Furthermore, relevant information concerning the
system will be shown at a later date.
Parameter Description
DVR Label Any label can be chosen for the system - you can enter a logical vehicle number or
vehicle registration number. Please consider that the label should be kept as unspecific
as possible, during the creation of the fleet configuration, since the configuration will be
saved on different DVRs.
Version This is the version of the configuration application that was used to make this set. The
field is not editable.
System follow-up
time
Set a follow-up time for the system. This should be enabled, if the system is to record for
a certain time after being shut off (after deactivation of the ignition signal).

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3.2 Video/Audio input
Note :
Please note that there aren’t any separate profiles for alarm and ring recordings (available March
2011).
* Currently the labels aren’t displayed in the ImageFinderNX
Parameter Definition of cameras und video inputs
Source The audio and video inputs correspond to physically existing interfaces. There is an
individual view for every system – depending on the amount of inputs. This value is not
editable.
Label The labels for the cameras can be set here. You should choose a camera label that can
be clearly assigned. The label is shown in the analysis software.* Avoid special
characters and umlauts. Should a label be changed, it is updated in the following tabs. .
Active (connected) This parameter identifies if a camera is physically connected to the video input. Only
active cameras are considered for the configuration.
Monitor mirroring With this parameter you determine if the camera signal is to be mirrored for the monitor
display. It should be noted that during recording the camera signals are always recorded
unmirrored, even if mirroring is enabled on the monitor.
Standard profile Here a profile is chosen, with which you select the values (frame rate, quality, etc.) that
are used for recording the camera signal and audio signal respectively If there aren’t any
recordings to be made from the camera, select “no recording” here The profiles that have
been created in the lower section are shown in the selection list. There is a standard
profile for both audio and video available per default.
Configurable cameras at the
video inputs.
In this
illustration, the configuration of a Master/Slave system
MR306-6 is opened. In this case, the cameras of the
slave, on the right, are configurable. (Only with M/S)
Profiles f
or a
udio and
v
ideo
recordings.
It is possible to
set up multiple profiles that can be then assigned to the
cameras in the camera definition selection.

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Parameter Recording profiles
Label Define here a label for the profile (e.g. standard profile, high quality, etc.)
Frame rate Here you can set what frame rate is used to capture with.
Attention: The GUI allows entry of meaningless numerical values – always enter a
meaningful value between 1 and 25 fps.
Recommended setting: 4,6,8 or 12 frames)
Video format Setting the video format. Choices: quarter frame CIF (288 x 352 Px), half frame 2CIF
(720 x 352 Px) as well as full frame 4CIF (720 x 576 Px).
Recommended setting: 2CIF
Video quality Setting the video quality. The system works internally with a default setting of 50% - the
system is using default settings, if a 0 or invalid is displayed. Here you can enter the
value range: 0 – 100 (in %, the value controls the compression method of the system). It
is not allowed to enter any values that are negative or out of range.
Recommended setting: 50
Bitrate Bit rate setting that the system uses to capture with.
Using fixed
bitrates
If this field is enabled, the system captures with fixed bitrates. If this field is deactivated,
the video system captures continually with the selected quality level (0-100%).
NOTE:
The right parameter values should be chosen, so that there is no waste of storage capacity or poor
system performance (permanent overload). In principle, the quality selection should allow the
identification of individuals.
Recommendation of the manufacturer:
Video format 2CIF, 6 frames per second (fps), 50% quality or Bitrate of 100.000 Bit/s.

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3.3 Recording
Parameter Recordings – Definition of records
Camera/Source The source of data (camera, microphones) that is used to record single tracks (Archive)
with. This field is not editable. The labels can be changed through the previous tab
Track ID The tracks that are used for the system internal recording. This field is not editable.
Video input The physical interface that the source is connected to. This field is not editable.
Ring recording
duration
Setting the duration for the ring recording. The recording duration is given in hours and
refers to the actual recording time of the system. 72 hours is the default value. The
oldest data is automatically overwritten should the specified value be higher and the
capacity of the data storage medium not sufficient.
Recommended setting: 72 hours
Archive configuration and disposal of
recorded
data.
There is an entry for every source.
Configurable digital inputs GPI for controlling the
recordings. In this illustration, the configuration of a
Master/Slave system MR306-6 is opened. In this case, the
cameras of the slave, on the right, are configurable. (Only
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Parameter Recordings – Definition of records
Delete ring archives
after
The recordings are deleted after lapse of time (real time 24h = 1 day). This setting is
especially important for the implementation of information privacy. The data is deleted
accordingly, should the value be lower than the previous one.
Recommended setting: 72 hours
Alarm recording
duration
Setting the duration for alarm recording.The recording duration is given in hours and
refers to the actual recording time of the system. Default value is 72 hours. The oldest
data is automatically overwritten should the specified value be higher and the capacity of
the data storage medium not sufficient - automatic overwrite has to be enabled.
Recommended setting: 6 hours
Delete alarm
archives after
The recordings are deleted after lapse of time (real time 24h = 1 day). Automatic deletion
should always be enabled, otherwise the alarm archives will be filled to 100% and it will
not be possible to record any new alarm data. This setting is especially important for the
implementation of information privacy. The data is deleted accordingly, should the value
be lower than the previous one.
Recommended setting: 168 hours
Pre-alarm time Setting how much data (in minutes) will be recorded in alarm mode, before the alarm is
triggered.
Recommended setting: 5 min
Post-alarm time Setting how much data (in minutes) will be recorded in alarm mode, after the alarm is
triggered.
Recommended setting: 5 min
Parameter Recording control - GPI trigger
ID Label for the digital input that is used for the recording control of the system. The labels
can be changed in the tab „GPIO settings“.
Note: This action is triggered, as long as there is a trigger signal. Should a button
be used as trigger, the signal will only be present as long as the button is pressed.
Please follow the installation instructions, for connecting the trigger, carefully.
Action Select the action that should be executed upon activation of the trigger (no action,
start/stop of ring and/or alarm mode). The recordings can be centrally started and stopped
for all active cameras. Cameras that are not labelled as active are principally not
recorded from.