Drivedata DR3 User manual

DRIVEDATA
DR3 DVR
User’s Manual
Version 2.0.5
2009-05-01

CAUTION!!!
Read this User Manual carefully. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Removing
the end plate screws will void your warranty. If your DR3requires servicing, please
contact your authorized distributor or factory.
Do not use the 1 Channel DR3 to power other devices other than a single camera!!
Do not use the 2/3/4 Channel DR3 to power other devices other than two
cameras!!
This document is a work in progress and reflects only the version of the DR3 device.

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Contents
1. Introduction..............................................................................................................1
1.1 Introduction of DR3 .......................................................................................1
1.2 MPEG-2 ...........................................................................................................1
1.3 MPEG-4 ...........................................................................................................1
1.4 Features ............................................................................................................1
1.5 Product and Accessories ..................................................................................2
2. Installation ................................................................................................................4
2.1 Preparation .......................................................................................................4
2.1.1 DR3 Configuration................................................................................4
2.1.2 PC configuration for replay ..................................................................4
2.2 Installation Guide.............................................................................................4
2.2.1 Before Installation.................................................................................4
2.2.2 Installation.............................................................................................4
2.2.3 Startup ...................................................................................................5
2.2.4 Safety and Warning...............................................................................5
2.3 Connect Video/Audio signal & Monitor to DR3 ...........................................6
2.3.1 DR3-S1 .................................................................................................6
2.3.2 DR3-X1.................................................................................................7
2.3.3 2 Channel DR3 ....................................................................................8
2.3.4 3 Channel DR3 ....................................................................................8
2.3.5 4 Channel DR3 ....................................................................................9
2.4 Video and Audio Interface...............................................................................9
2.5 Button/Bullet Camera Interface .....................................................................10
2.6 Eject CF Card.................................................................................................10
3. Operation of DR3 .................................................................................................11
3.1 Quick Start .....................................................................................................11
3.2 Push Button....................................................................................................12
3.2.1 RECORD ............................................................................................12
3.2.2 STOP...................................................................................................12
3.3 Infrared Remote Control ................................................................................12
3.4 Infrared Remote Control for 2/3/4 Channels DR3 .......................................12
3.5 LANC Remote Control ..................................................................................14
3.6 Power Off/On TFT LCD on DR3-X1 & 2/3/4CH DR3 ................................14
3.7 Video Quality.................................................................................................15
3.8 Video File Name ............................................................................................15
3.8.1 Standard Filename ..............................................................................15
3.8.2 Extended Filename..............................................................................16
4. DR3 Status ..............................................................................................................17
4.1 Status of DR3 ...............................................................................................17
4.2 Preview System Information via Shortcut Key .............................................17
4.2.1 DR3-S1 ...............................................................................................17

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4.2.1 DR3-X1 & 2/3/4CH DR3 ..................................................................18
5. Replay Video...........................................................................................................20
5.1 Software .........................................................................................................20
5.2 Card Reader ...................................................................................................20
5.3 PCMCIA Interface .........................................................................................20
6. Install DR3 Desktop...............................................................................................21
6.1 DR3 Desktop Installation...............................................................................21
7. Configure DR3 ......................................................................................................25
7.1 Start-Up DR3 Desktop...................................................................................25
7.1.1 Startup Desktop software via Network Connection............................25
7.1.2 Startup Desktop software via CF card Connection.............................29
7.2 DR3 Desktop Description ..............................................................................33
7.2.1 DR3 Desktop Title Bar .......................................................................33
7.2.2 DR3 Desktop Interface .......................................................................35
7.2.3 Save, Cancel & Reset Setting .............................................................36
7.3 Device Configuration.....................................................................................37
7.3.1 Video System ......................................................................................38
7.3.2 Beep/Vibration....................................................................................38
7.3.3 Record on Power On...........................................................................40
7.3.4 Recording Setting: Normal/Cycle Record, Key Frame & Record
without Audio ..............................................................................................40
7.3.5 Motion Detection ................................................................................43
7.3.6 Audio Source ......................................................................................44
7.3.7 Output Voltage....................................................................................44
7.3.8 LCD Display .......................................................................................44
7.3.9 Video File Name .................................................................................45
7.4 Recording Format & Quality .........................................................................45
7.4.1 Video Format ......................................................................................46
7.4.2 Video Quality......................................................................................46
7.5 Picture Adjust.................................................................................................47
7.6 OSD Configuration ........................................................................................48
7.6.1 Time Stamp.........................................................................................48
7.6.2 Text OSD Information ........................................................................49
7.7 Configuration of Lap Timer...........................................................................50
7.7.1 Set Driver Information........................................................................52
7.7.2 Beacon & Split Beacon.......................................................................52
7.7.3 Adjust Position of Lap Timer Data on screen.....................................56
7.7.4 Connection ..........................................................................................57
7.7.5 Mask Time ..........................................................................................57
7.7.6 Recording of Lap Time.......................................................................58
7.8 Multi Profile Item Configuration...................................................................58
7.8.1 Configure & Save Multi-Profile Item...............................................................58
7.8.2 Delete Profile Item..............................................................................60
7.8.3 Load Old Configuration......................................................................61

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7.8.4 Reset selected profile item to default configuration ...........................61
7.8.5 Backup & Restore Configuration File ................................................61
7.8.6 Reboot DR3 after you finish configuration ........................................63
7.8.7 Switch Configuration Item..................................................................64
8. Configure 2/3/4 Channel DR3 .............................................................................65
8.1 Configure 4 Channel DR3 ............................................................................67
8.1.1 Video Input .........................................................................................69
8.1.2 Size of Secondary Video Layout in PIP .............................................72
8.1.3 Picture-In-Picture (PIP) ......................................................................74
8.1.4 The Border of Frame...........................................................................76
8.1.5 Background Color of Screen...............................................................77
8.1.6 Configuration Menu Output................................................................77
8.2 Configure 3 Channel DR3 ............................................................................77
8.2.1 Video Input .........................................................................................79
8.2.2 Size of Secondary Video Layout in PIP .............................................81
8.2.3 Picture-In-Picture (PIP) ......................................................................83
8.2.4 The Border of Frame...........................................................................85
8.2.5 Background Color of Screen...............................................................87
8.2.6 Configuration Menu Output................................................................87
8.3 Configure 2 Channel DR3 ............................................................................87
8.3.1 Video Input .........................................................................................89
8.3.2 Size of Secondary Video Layout in PIP .............................................91
8.3.3 Picture-In-Picture (PIP) ......................................................................93
8.3.4 The Border of Frame...........................................................................95
8.3.5 Background Color of Screen...............................................................97
8.3.6 Configuration Menu Output................................................................97
9. Synchronize Video between CF & PC .................................................................98
10. MPEG-2 Converter............................................................................................105
11. Advanced Configuration ...................................................................................108
11.1 Change Synchronize Folder.......................................................................109
11.2 Configure Desktop Startup Method ...........................................................110
11.2.1 Startup Desktop software via Network Connection........................111
11.2.2 Startup Desktop software via CF card Connection.........................114
11.3 Configure Network Configuration of DR3 ..............................................119
11.4 Auto Synchronize Date & Time between PC & DR3 ..............................121
11.5 Calibrate System Clock of DR3 ...............................................................122
11.5.1 Calibrate System Clock of DR3-S1 ................................................124
11.5.2 Calibrate System Clock of DR3-X1 ...............................................124
12. About...................................................................................................................125
13. Configure DR3 by LCD Menu..........................................................................126
13.1 Configure DR3-S1 using LCD Menu ........................................................126
13.1.1 Enter/Quit LCD Configuration Menu.............................................126
13.1.2 Configure DR3-S1 ..........................................................................126
13.1.3 LCD Configuration Menu Details ..................................................127

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13.1.4 LCD Configuration Menu Structure ...............................................145
13.2 Configure DR3-X1.....................................................................................147
13.2.1 Enter/Quit LCD Configuration Menu.............................................147
13.2.2 Configure DR3-X1..........................................................................148
13.2.3 LCD Configuration Menu Details ..................................................149
13.2.4 LCD Configuration Menu Structure ...............................................170
13.3 Configure Multi Channel DR3...................................................................172
13.3.1 Enter/Quit LCD Configuration Menu.............................................172
13.3.2 Configure 2/3/4 Channels DR3 .....................................................173
13.3.3 LCD Configuration Menu Details ..................................................174
14. Firmware Upgrade.............................................................................................179
15. FAQ .....................................................................................................................181
Appendix...................................................................................................................182
Appendix A: Details of connector .....................................................................182
Multi-Connect Interface on Board .....................................................................182
Multi-Connect Cable..........................................................................................182
Appendix B: Edit Recording Video...................................................................183
Revision.....................................................................................................................184

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1. Introduction
1.1 Introduction of DR3
The DR3 is a dedicated battery powered Digital Video Recorder designed for portable,
mobile Video and Audio Recording applications. The DR3 hardware system uses
ARM9 processor and advanced hardware MPEG-4/2 video encoder, CF slot, charging
circuit, vibration/alarm 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, LANC and alarm. CF slot can support CF with
FAT32 files system. Recorded video on CF card can be replayed on a PC instantly.
The OS of DR3 is Linux. It handles multiple tasks in real time, for example; driver,
recording, AV synchronization, file 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 very good choice for
mobile DVR applications.
DR3 offers two encoding formats, MPEG-2 for DVD and MPEG4 for archive 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 DR3 can record in MPEG-2 format which can be edited by any
video editing software or replayed by DVD player.
1.3 MPEG-4
MPEG-4 is the awesome new generation video standard with better video quality and
higher compression 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 format is DivX. It is the only technology that
enables streaming of video on the internet possible. Now, many DVD players can play
DivX files directly.
1.4 Features
Battery powered for portable, mobile DVR applications

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Intelligent and uninterrupted battery and AC power swap in real time
Capture Video & Audio live from any composite video output
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 adjust 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
Offers power for camera & MIC
Changeable CF Flash Card to save video
Multi-Color LED for status
Micro Vibration Motor (Optional) or Beep status warning
Motion Detection support
OSD and RTC
Optional Lap Timer
Optional GPS & G-Force
Palm sized
Only 160g weight with battery and CF card
Video/Audio input
Linux OS and upgradeable firmware
Support Windows 98/ME/NT/2000/XP/Vista for Playback
1.5 Product and Accessories
DR3 1pcs
AC Power Adapter 1pcs
Recharge Li-ion Polymer Battery (Internal) 1pcs
IR Remote Control 1pcs
Network Sync Cable 1pcs
Multi-Connect/Lockable CAM/AV Adapter Cable 1pcs
Buckle for DR3 1pcs
External Beacon Receiver (Only for Lap Timer Edition) 1pcs
High Sensitivity GPS Antenna (Only for GPS Model) 1pcs
* Power adapter and battery are for DR3 only and don’t use any other power adapter
and battery instead in case of damage.

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* When you connect AC power adapter to charge internal Li-Ion battery but don’t
record, please enable Power-Off option to decrease heat of DR3 & protect DR3 .

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2. Installation
2.1 Preparation
Please read user’s manual careful before installation. Check the minimum requirements
of system and recommended system configuration.
2.1.1 DR3 Configuration
Network Sync Cable
SanDisk Ultra II CF card, 512MB minimum
2.1.2 PC configuration for replay
CPU : Pentium III 1G and above
RAM : 512MB and above
DVD Recorder : DVD±R/RW
OS : Windows 2000 (SP4), Windows XP (SP2), Vista
HDD : 7200RPM, 10G free space
Display : 1024x768 and above, 24/32 bit color depth
Graphic Adapter : Support DirectX 9.0c
NIC Adapter : 10/100 base-T Ethernet Adapter on PC or Switch/HUB with
MDI/MDI-X support
USB : One free USB 2.0 host interface
Card Reader : one high speed USB 2.0/IEEE 1394 card reader
2.2 Installation Guide
2.2.1 Before Installation
1) Check all accessories and CF card
2) Format CF card with FAT32 file system if it is new
3) Check power adapter and battery
4) Check whether PC and peripherals match the recommended configuration
2.2.2 Installation
1) Make sure power switch is in off position
2) Insert CF card into CF slot on DR3
3) Connect camera properly

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2.2.3 Startup
1) Connect AC power adapter
2) DR3 will start self-diagnostics when power on
3) The LED is red in self-diagnostics and will turn yellow on start-up. The LED turns
to green once start-up successful.
It takes about 12 seconds to startup
4) The LCD displays Init… during startup, after startup successful, the LCD will
display DR3
5) You will hear a beep one time once DR3 start-up
6) The battery will be charged automatically when power on and LED turns on red
The battery should be fully charged before first use. The charging LED goes out once
charge finished.
Please charge the internal Li-Ion Polymer battery over night & until the charging LED
goes out. Li-ion Polymer rechargeable battery is expendable.
The battery should be replaced after 500 charge cycles. The used battery should be
disposed properly.
2.2.4 Safety and Warning
* Never connect Multi-Connect Cable Power output to any power adapter. It may be damage the interface and
board.
* There are no user serviceable parts, 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 DR3 .
* Only use AC power adapter supplied with the unit. Do not use third party AC power adapter, it may cuase
unexpected problems or damage.
* Restrict powering devices drawing more than 200mA current for 1CH DR3 .
* Restrict powering devices drawing more than 700mA current for 4CH DR3 .
* When DR3 powered by internal battery, don’t connect camera more than 1pcs for 1CH DR3. And don’t connect
cameras more than 2pcs for 2CH/3CH/4CH DR3 .
* Never insert and remove CF card while power is on.

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2.3 Connect Video/Audio signal & Monitor to DR3
2.3.1 DR3-S1
DR3-S1 support video output, you can connect external LCD or monitor to preview
real-time recording video & adjust angle of view of camera.

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2.3.2 DR3-X1
DR3-X1 has not enough power for external LCD or monitor because it has large TFT
LCD, you can preview real-time recording video & adjust angle of view via camera on
TFT LCD on DR3-X1.
If your DR3-X1 with lockable connector, please note don’t circumgyrate lock
connector to avoid connection be disconnected.
Please plug & unplug lock connector cable according to follow scheme!

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2.3.3 2 Channel DR3
2.3.4 3 Channel DR3

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2.3.5 4 Channel DR3
CAM/AV Adapter Cable for 4CH DR3 include two different model, one with BNC
connector for video input/output, other with RAC connector for video input/output.
4CH DR3 can power two cameras using internal battery, when your cable is model with
BNC connector, please use POWER3 & POWER4 power jack for camera that power
by 4CH DR3; when your cable is model with RCA connector, please use POWER1 &
POWER2 power jack for camera that power by 4CH DR3.
2.4 Video and Audio Interface
If the DR3-S1s configured RCA video interface & standard 3.5mm audio jack, the
colors correspond to:
Yellow RCA Interface - Video Input/Output
Black 3.5mm Jack - Audio/Microphone
Black 3.5mm Plug - Power Output

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2.5 Button/Bullet Camera Interface
Some button cameras can connect to DR3 directly without the jump cable if the
interface of button camera conforms to the Multi-Connect interface in Appendix.
2.6 Eject CF Card
1) Wait until the LED turns green
2) Disconnect power adapter & Switch off power from the internal battery
3) Eject CF card

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3. Operation of DR3
DR3-S1
DR3-X1
2CH/3CH/4CH DR3
3.1 Quick Start
No configuration is required to start recording with the DR3 .
The operation of the DR3-S1s quiet simple. There are two push buttons, REC button
and 3-Position switch. An LED is used to indicate the status of operation.

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3.2 Push Button
3.2.1 RECORD
Press the (REC) button on top of DR3 for at least one second to start recording.
The LED will flash red and you will hear three beeps.
The flash frequency is about 3 times per second. Slower flash frequency means no
video signal is connected.
3.2.2 STOP
Press the (STOP) 3-Position button for at least three seconds to stop recording. The
LED turns to green & you will hear 2 beeps.
It will take a short while to save buffered data after stopped. The power can not be turn
off until the LED changes to green. Early eject the CF card will cause destroy of video
file integrity. Disconnect AC power adapter and switch off battery before eject CF card.
3.3 Infrared Remote Control
Infrared remote control is optional for DR3 .
Three buttons are defined currently:
Start recording
Stop recording
Keep pressing to make DR3-S1n Standby/Wakeup mode
3.4 Infrared Remote Control for 2/3/4 Channels DR3
The numeric key on the IR remote controller controls 9 positions of Picture-In-Picture,
you can configure it & select any one array method as your default array using the DR3
Desktop.
You can switch the array method using numeric key on the IR remote controller directly
when you record the video using 2/3/4 Channels DR3 . The numeric key 1~9 is opposite
with 9 items in Position pull down menu.

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Numeric Key on IR remote Controller Item in Position Menu
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Table showing numeric key on IR remote controller & Position menu
NOTE :
Numeric key on the IR remote controller are used for 2/3/4 channels DR3
only.
Numeric key on the IR remote controller are used only when you set
Layout to PIP on 2/3/4 Channel area.
For 2/3 Channels DR3, some numeric key on the IR remote controller are
invalid.

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3.5 LANC Remote Control
The DR3 support multi-version LANC Remote Control, please power off DR3 &
unplug AC Power adapter, then plug LANC remote control into LANC jack with
logo.
NOTE : SkyTools CamEYE SPORT LANC Remote Control V1.4 & V1.6 are supported by the
DR3 .
Power on the DR3 , after booting is finished, you can control the DR3 start/stop
recording using LANC remote control. And you can power off DR3 & power on it
again.
After the DR3 starts successfully, the status LED on LANC remote control will display
green. Press the button on the center of LANC to start recording, and the status LED on
LANC will flash red & the unit beeps 3 times once started successfully.
Press button again, the DR3 will stop recording; the status LED on LANC turns to
green.
Holding the button on LANC for approx 3 seconds until the status LED on LANC
flashes red. This will power down the DR3 , when the DR3 powers down, the status
LED on LANC turns to yellow.
In power off status, press button on LANC to power up the DR3 again.
NOTE : DO NOT PLUG OR UNPLUG LANC REMOTE CONTROL WHEN
DR3 POWER ON & AC POWER ADAPTER IS CONNECTED !! YOU MUST
POWER DOWN THE DR3 , UNPLUG AC POWER ADAPTER, THEN
PLUG/UNPLUG LANC REMOTE CONTROL.
3.6 Power Off/On TFT LCD on DR3-X1 & 2/3/4CH DR3
To save the battery power, you can enable the DR3-X1 & 2/3/4CH DR3 TFT LCD off
automatically depend on the timer that you set.
The default status of LCD OFF is disabling.
You can enable LCD OFF function & set feat timer under LCD configuration menu.
When you enable LCD OFF function & set timer, the TFT LCD on DR3-X1 will
power off automatically at once special timer that you set finish.
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