Easy Storage HDVR004 Operating manual

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High Definition Digital Video Recorder
User’s Manual
Installation Manual
Thank you for using our High Definition SD Card Video Recorder. This manual is applicable for HDVR004 &
HDVR004GW. Please read this User’s Manual carefully to ensure that you can use the device correctly and safely.
The contents of this manual are subject to be changed without notice.

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Important notice:
1. Please read over all cautions.
2. Please keep this manual for reference in the future.
3. Please notice all warning information.
4. Please strictly follow the instructions in this manual while operating.
5. Please NEVER put this device under the place which is easily poured by water.
6. Please do NOT use abrasive chemicals, cleaning solvents or strong detergents to clean the device. Wipe the
device with a soft and dry cloth.
7. Please do NOT get the gate of airiness heat exchange closed.
8. Please leave the device far away from hot and high temperature environment.
9. Install the device with the accessories coming with it.
10. Please take care when moving the device, make sure of security, and avoid being damaged by dropping from
high place.
11. Call for qualified maintenance man to repair when needed.
12. The device can only be installed horizontally. Installed vertically or out of the horizontal could hurt person or
damage the device or/and its parts.
Warning
This device is NOT of waterproof; to prevent it from any accident of fire or
electric shock, please do NOT put any container with water on the device or
nearby. Do not expose the device to moisture, or extreme temperatures.
This lightning flash with
arrow symbol within an
equilateral triangle is
intended to alert users
that there might be
uninsulated dangerous
voltage which may cause
electric shock to person
when the cover of
device is opened.
To prevent from the risk of
electric shock, do NOT
remove top cover or back
cover. There is NO
user-serviceable part
inside. Ask for service from
qualified maintenance man.
The exclamation point within
an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert users the
important operating and
maintenance(servicing)
instructions in this manual.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. GENERAL INTRODUCTION .................................................................................... 4
2. PRODUCT FIGURES............................................................................................... 6
2.1 FRONT PANEL .................................................................................................................................................................. 6
2.2 REAR PANEL .................................................................................................................................................................... 7
3. INITIAL SET UP ..................................................................................................... 8
3.1 TAMPER-PROOF CASE MOUNTING....................................................................................................................................... 8
3.2POWER CONNECTION........................................................................................................................................................ 9
3.2.1. Use Ignition Switch to Turn On/Off DVR System ................................................................................................. 9
3.2.2, Turn On / Off DVR System Automatically ............................................................................................................ 9
3.3 CAMERA CONNECTION .................................................................................................................................................... 10
3.4 SENSOR HARNESS CONNECTION........................................................................................................................................ 10
GPS Connection (Option)............................................................................................................................................. 10
3.5EVENT BUTTON AND CABLE CONNECTION (OPTION) ............................................................................................................. 11
4. CONNECT THE HDVR TO A PC WITH NETWORK....................................................12
4.1 DOWNLOAD AND INSTALL THE VLC PLAYER INTO YOUR COMPUTER ........................................................................................... 12
4.2 CONNECT THE HDVR WITH NETWORK................................................................................................................................ 12
4.3 USE A WEB BROWSER TO ACCESS DVR FOR LIVE VIEW OR SETTING............................................................................................ 12
5. BASIC OPERATION AND MENU SYSTEM...............................................................13
5.1 SD CARD FORMATTING ................................................................................................................................................... 13
5.2 SET UP RECORDING ......................................................................................................................................................... 14
5.3 SETUP YOUR CAMERAS .................................................................................................................................................... 15
5.4 SETUP ALARMS .............................................................................................................................................................. 15
5.5 SETUP POWER ............................................................................................................................................................... 17
5.6 SETUP VEHICLE PARAMETERS ............................................................................................................................................ 18
5.7 SETUP GPS PARAMETERS................................................................................................................................................. 19
5.7 SETUP G-SENSOR PARAMETERS......................................................................................................................................... 20
5.8 SETUP SCHEDULE RECORD ................................................................................................................................................ 21
5.9 NETWORK SETTING......................................................................................................................................................... 22
5.10 SET UP 3G NETWORK ................................................................................................................................................... 23
5.11 SET UP DATE AND TIME. ................................................................................................................................................. 24
5.12 UPGRADE THE FIRMWARE .............................................................................................................................................. 25
5.13 RESET THE HDVR......................................................................................................................................................... 26
6. SPECIFICATION ...............................................................................................27
7. LIST OF STANDARD ACCESSORIES ........................................................................28
8. TROUBLE SHOOTING. ..........................................................................................29

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1. GENERAL INTRODUCTION
The HDVR series mobile digital video recorder is a compact, full-featured H.264 1080p/720p recording system that
uses a SD card as a storage device. The recorder unit and associated accessories are specifically designed for
operation in a mobile environment.
The HDVR system, used in conjunction with the cameras, records up to four channels of full-motion video and
audio data to a Class 10 (minimum) SD card. The firmware-driven menu system provides a simple method for
configuring the unit’s operation as well as searching for and viewing previously recorded AV records.
Product Description
The HDVR unit consists of the following major components:
Standard Components and Features
Extruded aluminum case (the case is anodized in black).
Front and rear panels.
Mother Board.
Power cables.
Power input 2 amp fuses (2).
Tamper proof and lockable security enclosure.
Panel lock with (2) keys for locking the security enclosure.
Removable SD card, Class 10, minimum (customer supplied).
Optional Components and Features
GPS speed and location data overlay.
Extension cable for easy connection and installation.
Product Main Features
Embedded operating system, assuring reliability and system integrity.
Records up to four channels of full-motion color video with corresponding audio tracks.
H.264 High Profile video compression.
Total Record resource up to 120 1080P frame/second.
Lockable security enclosure.
Front panel USB2 port for recording to a flash card as an optional storage device.
Ignition sense that provides DVR power-on in recording mode when the bus is started.
Power-off delay record when the bus is shut-down with operator-selected delay times.
Video And Audio
H.264 High Profile video compression, real time recording 1080p30, 720p30 and 540p30 for each channel.
Frame rate adjustable for each channel.
Audio compression:16bit 48KHz AAC codec. This codec offers high compression with high quality audio.
1080P resolution for each channel, which means each channel support 1920x1080 @30fps.
Support 4 channel real time 1080P video and 4 channel audio recording.
Real time live HD video and audio through WiFi, support Windows, Android and iOS
Recorded HD video and audio real time playback over WiFi
GPS Time Synchronization & Time Zone
Synchronize the DVR system time with GPS automatically
Support All Time Zones Worldwide
Support DST (Daylight Saving Time)

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Power Management
Reliable power management, wide voltage: +8V~+32VDC; The power input is protected against short
positive transient (1500 watts peak pulse power capability with a 10x1000 us waveform); The power input is
protected against negative voltage. Applicable for vehicles with +12V or +24V battery.
The recorder provides each camera with stable +12V DC power; DVR can detect the short cut on power
circuit.
Can use ignition to control the power.
DVR can monitor battery voltage after Ignition off, and auto into sleep mode when voltage is bellow specified
level.
Recording mode
Continuous record.
Support schedule recording.
Support alarm recording.
Speed and Vehicle status recording
Record vehicle speed and car id with audio and video.
Support 5 sensors, can be connected to speed, ignition, brake, return, right turn, left turn light etc.
Over-speed alarm and trigger recording with separated files
G-Sensor
X, Y, Z axis accelerometer
Recorded G-Sensor Values can provide reference of data analyzing when accidence happened
Combined Recording can be triggered when G-Sensor values go beyond threshold
SD card
Support SDHC card within 32GByte.
Support SDXC card more than 64GByte (Maxim 2048GByte)
Support hot-plug when the DVR system is not recording or remote-operation(remote copying or playing
back)
Note: If you remove the SD card while recording or operating (remote copying or playing back), it
might cause the damage of the files on SD card. While recording, the yellow light on the front panel
will be on. So please stop recording or operating until the yellow light is off if you need to remove
the SD card.
Multiple player supported
You may use manufacturer’s PC Playback Software or any of the following third party media player to play back the
record file.
VLC media player (version1.0.0 or above);
Storm player (Version 2009 or above);
Winamp (Version 5.531 or above).

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2. Product Figures
2.1 Front Panel
①:SD Card Slot
②: Stop Button: For stop recording
③: LANC Port: For connection to an Event button and status indicator
④: Status Lights (1: System; 2: 3G; 3: SD; 4: Alarm; 5: Power; 6: Run)
⑤: USB Host Port: Can be used as a secondary recording device, such as a flash memory card. This port cannot
be used as a direct access link to a PC, however.
⑥: Network Port (RJ45).
⑦: SIM Card Slot (Only for HDVR004GW)
Get to know the status of DVR system by the indication of LED lights:
1. SYSTEM (Yellow)
Status/Description
On
When all of 4 channels are recording
Blinking
Blinking every 2 seconds, LED indicator off times indicate the missing
number of cameras channels. For example, if it blinks 3 times per time,
there are 3 cameras missing in total.
Off
No camera existing or no recording on.
2. 3G(Yellow)
Status/Description
On
3G model is working in normal mode.
Off
No 3G module installed (3G is not available)
5. PWR (Green)
6. RUN (Green)
Status/Description
Always On
Blinking
SDVR is on & running
Blinking with RUN by turns
Blinking with PWR by turns
Ignition is not enabled and SDVR is OFF.
Blinking together with RUN
Blinking together with PWR
Ignition sense is not enabled & SDVR is
running. Unit will turn OFF when “Delay
Time” setting is reached.

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4. ALARM (Red)
Status/Description
On
Alarm input when BEEP is set as “ON”. Audible alarm (beep) when enabled.
Off
No alarm.
3. SD (Red)
Description
On
Reading/Writing data from/to the SD Card. .
Off
Not Reading/Writing –inactive.
2.2 Rear panel
①: Power, Ground and ACC input.
②: 1x speed sensor, 3x sensors inputs, 1x RS232 port(for GPS) and 1x 5V DC output
③: AV input 1(including audio input 1, video input 1 and power output for camera 1)
④: AV input 2(including audio input 1, video input 1 and power output for camera 2)
⑤: AV input 3(including audio input 1, video input 1 and power output for camera 3)
⑥: AV input 4(including audio input 1, video input 1 and power output for camera 4)
⑦: Wifi antenna connector (Main)
⑧: Wifi antenna connector (Auxiliary)
⑨: 3G antenna connector
The sockets on rear panel are of Molex Micro-Fit 3.0 (Model No.: Molex 0430450200). The
definition of all sockets are given as below:

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3. Initial Set Up
3.1 Tamper-proof Case Mounting
1) Use a power drill and screws supplied to fix the bottom cover of the tamper-proof case in the right place
inside the vehicle.
2) Put the DVR system inside the bottom cover, and load a SD Card.
NOTE: The lock jumper of SD Card should be in OFF position. Kingston Class 10, Transcend Class 10
is recommended for fast write speed.
3) Close with the top cover and lock it with keys supplied.

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3.2 Power Connection
3.2.1. Use Ignition Switch to Turn On/Off DVR System
3.2.2, Turn On / Off DVR System Automatically
NOTE
1. The DVR uses DC power input, please be very careful when connecting to the “+” and “-” of the power supply.
2. Wide voltage range of 8V-32V for the DVR. The DVR may be damaged if the voltage comes too high. And the
DVR may not work if the voltage comes too low.
3. Power of the DVR should be supplied by the car battery.
4. Power consumption of the DVR can be 60W when the engine starts. All the cables for connecting from power
to the DVR should be thick enough for current over 5 Amperes.
5. To protect the battery from being damaged of short circuit, the fuse should be placed very closed to the “+”
pole of car battery.

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3.3 Camera Connection
Connect the camera with HDVR.
3.4 Sensor Harness Connection
GPS Connection (Option)

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3.5 Event Button and Cable Connection (Option)

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4. Connect the HDVR to a PC with network
4.1 Download and install the VLC player into your computer
User will need to install a VLC player to play back the video from HDVR. User can download the VLC player in
ftp://ezview.3322.org/DVR/HDVR/vlc-2.0.1-win32.exe.Then please install the VLC player. After the
installation, the VLC plug in will be available for your internet browser. It supports IE, Chrome and Firefox.
4.2 Connect the HDVR with network.
To connect the DVR via network, you can use network cable or WiFi to do it.
1) Connect the DVR via network cable
you can use a network cable connect to the DVR directly, please set your PC or notebook to use dynamic IP
address, the HDVR’s AP will assign a new IP address for your notebook.
2) Connect the DVR via Wifi:
If you use notebook with WiFi, you can scan and find an AP with name of "HDVR_****", just connect it.
Please set your notebook to use dynamic IP address, the HDVR’s AP will assign a new IP address for your
notebook.
4.3 Use a web browser to access DVR for live view or setting.
Pleas enter "hdvr.cfg" or "192.168.10.254" in the address bar of your web browser, the browser will notice you to
use the VLC plug-in, check the “yes”. Then you will view 4 images in quad mode.
1) For live view page, please click the button Cam1, Cam2, Cam3 and Cam4 for each camera's HD image
(1080p/720p).
2) If you want to do some setting, please click the “SETTINGS” page title.
3) If the corresponding camera is recording, the red dot of CAMx will blink.

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5. Basic Operation and Menu System
5.1 SD Card Formatting
For a brand new SD Card of SDHC standard, it can be used directly. But with situations listed below, you’re
required to format it before using:
1) If the SD Card is of SDXC standard (like a 64GB SD Card), the defaulted file format is exFAT, which will not be
recognized by the DVR system. You have to format it by using FAT32 file system on your PC. PationManager,
which can be downloaded from internet free of charge, is recommended to be used for fast formatting and
batch processing.
2) If the SD Card is never formatted, or the file system is corrupted, you may have to format it before using.
This can be done on your PC by using FAT32 file system, or format it on the DVR system itself by following
steps given below:
3) Insert the SD Card into the SD Card slot on front panel of the DVR system;
4) Click “SETTINGS”and choose “Storage”in the “System”menu;
a) Click “Format”to format the SD card.
b) Formatting storage media will result in loss of all data on the disk, backup your important files before
formatting.
c) The format process will take some time, please wait. You will see the capacity of SD card after formatting.
d) The oldest video files will be deleted automatically when the storage media gets full if "Memory Auto
Overwrite" is checked.
e) Alarm record files under the "Alarm" directory can only be deleted manually.
f) "Memory Disk Contents" will list all the folders and files on the storage media in chronological order. Clicking
"View" to download any designated file or explore the details in the folder

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5.2 Set up recording
Click “Record Details”in the “DVR”menu to set up your recording.
1. Each camera supports up to 1080p30, bitrate varies from 100Kbps to 8000Kbps. Default setting is
1080p30 with bitrate of 3000Kbps. 1200Kbps is recommended for 720p25. DVR uses inteligent bitrate
control to save media space when doing H.264 image compression. If no obvious moving in scope, the
bitrate will be reduced to 50%(75% for 1080p) of the set value automatically. For example, if one
camera is set to 720p25 at 1200Kbps, the actual running bitrate could be 600Kbps when no obvious
movement.
2. Three levels of resolution supported for record: 1080p(1920x1080), 720p(1280x720) and
540p(960x540). If you want record more time with same SD card, you can select 720p or 540p for
recording, use lower frame rate and lower bitrate with acceptable video quality.
3. SD card with speed of Class 10 is recommended for high bitrate setting.
4. Estimated recording time with the storage media being used will be shown up under the configuration
box. The DVR allows for the customized settings for resolution, bitrate and frame rate on each individual
camera. Note: The estimated recording time depends on the complexity and strength of movement.
5. The file length can be optional from 1 min to 4 hours. The size for a single file should not be over 2GB
with limitation of FAT32. That means the file size will be limited as 2GB or less to avoid file system error,
even it does not reach the set record time (when high bitrate and/or long file length is set).
6. Support 3 record modes: Manual/Auto/Off. Default is Auto.
Manual: Send commands from the page, ie. Mouse click on Start button.
Auto: DVR will start recording automatically after it is turned on.
Off: Any camera set with "Off", it will not start to record anyway.
7. Support 3 record modes: Manual/Auto/Off. Default is Auto.
8. Click Start/Stop to start or stop record on each individual camera. Click "Apply" to have the setting
change(s) take effect. choose ”RECORD” to enter its sub-menu;
9. The record file can be encrypted. You may just check the ”Using Encryption”to enable this feature. The
encrypted file can only be played-back on AVPlayer provided by the manufacturer.

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5.3 Setup your cameras
Click “Camera Setting”in the DVR menu to setup the cameras.
1. Click CAMx to adjust each camera's brightness, contrast, audio volume, and other settings.
2. Max 12 characters are limited for each camera title.
3. Camera image can be flipped in direction of horizontal or vertical.
4. When “Auto Black-and-White”is enabled, it would switch from color mode to Black&White mode, or from
Black&White mode to color mode automatically according to the camera light sensor device.

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5.4 Setup alarms
Click “Alarm Details”to set up alarm actions.
1. Alarm setting includes 3 external triggers and 1 event button.
2. External triggers can be set with high level active or low level active.
3. Event button can be used to start/stop recording, or trigger an alarm recording.
4. Combined Recording can be triggered when any alarm happens.
5. The image burn in characters can be edited in Alarm OSD menu.
6. Pre-record and Post-record time can be set for alarm triggered record file.
7. Alarm record files will not be deleted even disk gets full and Overwrite option is ON.

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5.5 Setup Motion Detection
Click “Motion Detection”to set up Motion Detection alarm.
1. Up to 12 motion detection areas can be activated for each camera.
2. Each camera needs to be configed individual.
5.6 Setup power
Click “Power”in the “Mobile”menu to setup the power supply.
1. Default ignition level is HIGH, while LOW for few cars with main switch on negative pole.
2. Power Off Delay is used to set how long the DVR keeps working after ignition is off.
3. "Power On At" and "Power Off At" is used for scheduling Power On/Off. To enable this function, keep the yellow
ignition wire connected with red power wire.

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5.7 Setup vehicle parameters
Click “Motor”in the “Mobile”menu to setup vehicle parameters.
1. Speed obtains from GPS (if existing).
2. The item "Speed Limit" is used to set the speed alarm threshold.
3. Combined Recording can be triggered when over speed.
4. The image burn in characters can be edited and applied when over speed.

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5.8 Setup GPS parameters
Click “GPS”in the “Mobile”menu to setup the GPS parameters.
1. GPS Status:
GPS NOT FOUND: No GPS detected.
GPS DATA: GPS is found but data stream error (baudrate or protocol error).
GPS GPRMC: GPS GPRMC means correct but inactive GPRMC frames.
(GPS searching in processing, or GPS signal is weak or lost)
2. GPS OSD gives the option if longitude/latitude data to be burned in video image.
3. Sync with GPS Time gives the option to synchronize the DVR system time with GPS time.
4. DVR system time will be synchronized with GPS time every hour if sync option enabled, and only minutes and
seconds will be synchronized. If you want to set date and hour, please reference "Date and Time" menu.

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5.9 Setup G-Sensor parameters
Click “G-Sensor”in the “Mobile”menu to setup G-Sensor Menu.
1. G-Sensor Instant Value can give the X/Y/Z axis accelerometer values instantly.
2. For Earth gravity effect, it will get about 1.0g on Z axis when DVR is placed on a horizontal platform.
3. Initial values should be set to the X/Y/Z axis values when the vehicle is still, and DVR is installed on desired
position.
4. Alarm Threshold can be set to the absolute differential value between initial value and acceptable maxim
value, if the absolute difference is over the threshold, it will trigger according axis alarm.
5. Combined Recording can be triggered when G-Sensor Alarm happened.
6. Recorded G-Sensor Values can provide reference of data analyzing when accidence happened.