OneTech 1C-B4XDD User manual

User Manual For
Mobile Digital Video Recorder
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1C-B4XDD

NOTICE
The information in this manual was current when published. The manufacturer reserves the right to revise and
improve its products. All specifications are therefore subject to change without any notice.
The purpose of this manual is to kindly aid the user for the operation for our MDVR (especially for GUI setting). The
user should have a basic understanding of computer operation and basic knowledge of how to connect peripherals
and make some settings.
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Table of Content
1PRODUCTION CHRACTERISTICS AND OVERVIEW 5
1.1 PRODUCT OVERVIEW 5
1.2 REMOTE CONTROL 6
1.3 GUI (GRAPHIC USER INTERFACE) TREE 9
2SYSTEM START UP 9
3GUI CONFIGURATION 11
3.1 SEARCH 12
3.1.1 REC. SEARCH 12
3.1.2 EVENT FILES 15
3.2 SETUP 17
3.2.1 SYSTEM 18
3.2.1.1 DATE/TIME 18
3.2.1.2 OPTIONS 20
3.2.1.3 REGISTER INFO 22
3.2.1.4 FORMAT 22
3.2.1.5 UPGRADE 23
3.2.1.6 USER SECURITY 25
3.2.1.7 CONFIG 27
3.2.1.8 USER LOG 27
3.2.1.9 BLACKBOX FILE 28
3.2.1.10 GEO-FENCING 29
3.2.2 RECORD 30
3.2.2.1 OPTION 30
3.2.2.2 OSD OVERLAY 33
3.2.2.3 CAMERA SETTINGS 34
3.2.2.4 RECORD SETTING 35
3.2.2.5 SUB-STREAM 35
3.2.2.6 SCHEDULE 36
3.2.2.7 OTHER SETTINGS 37
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3.2.3 NETWORK 39
3.2.3.1 LOCAL 39
3.2.3.2 SERVER NETWORK 40
3.2.3.3 WIFI 41
3.2.3.4 MOBILE NETWORK 42
3.2.3.5 FTP SETTINGS 44
3.2.3.6 FTP FOR SNAP 46
3.2.4 EVENT 47
3.2.4.1 SENSOR 47
3.2.4.2 SENSOR OUTPUT 48
3.2.4.3 SPEED 50
3.2.4.4 ACCELERATION 50
3.2.4.5 TEMPERATURE 51
3.2.4.6 CAMERA 51
3.2.4.7 VOLTAGE 52
3.2.4.8 EMERGENCY EVENT 53
3.2.5 PERIPHERAL 54
3.2.5.1 PTZ 54
3.2.5.2 EXT.COM SETUP 55
3.2.5.3 SMART BATTERY 55
3.2.5.4 LANGUAGE SETTING 55
3.3 INFORMATION 56
3.3.1 SYSTEM 56
3.3.2 DIAL STATUS 57
3.3.3 HISTORY 57
3.3.4 MODULES 58
3.3.5 BATTERY INFO 59
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1 PRODUCTION CHRACTERISTICS AND OVERVIEW
1.1 PRODUCT OVERVIEW
SVT-MDVR-X3A is middle range MDVR model specially designed for vehicle surveillance and remote monitoring,
combined with high-speed processor and embedded operating system. The advanced H.264 video compression
and decompression, wireless transmission, GPS location make X3A to be a very powerful and perfect solution for
vehicles.
MDVR Features and Capabilities
Support hard disk recording
UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supply) supported to protect the MDVR from the damage of high voltage and
provide the power to the MDVR when the MDVR external power is cut off (for example accidents happen)
Dual streams: one for local recording and one for wireless transmission.
4 channel real-time D1 at 25 fps/30fps continuous or priority video recording and live view display.
Semi-transparent GUI makes setting for GUI and live display synchronously.
Maximum 1 hour pre-recording and 30 minutes post-recording
Watermark prevents any modification in recorded file which is part of the law enforcement.
4 channels for high-fidelity, digitally recorded, synchronized audio matched to 4 video channels
User friendly criteria to playback the events associated video only.
Automatic timer to resume the live display if the unit is idle for user defined time.
User-selectable settings for quality and audio record enable/disable for each video channel.
12v power supply for multiple devices such as cameras, sensors, relays and any other accessories.
Remote Connection Capabilities
PC-Based Client software for live view, playback video, playback events associated video, and download
capabilities. Support CMS (Central Management System) for remote monitoring via built-in 3G module
(HSPA or EVDO), Ceiba (Playback Analysis Software) for video playback, meta-data analysis.ADS by WIFI
to download the video files and event files.
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OneTech patented special file system is professional to improve the security level of data, provide
self-recovery function, self-check, self-backup for certain critical data and avoid data fragment that affects
system efficiency.

1.2 REMOTE CONTROL
Each MDVR includes remote control that allows the user to transmit commands to recording module
Numeric
Input Keys
Use the numeric button to input
digital in setup
menu or switch the full screen for each
channel or the channels QUAD view
Navigation
Arrows
Use the ARROW keys to move between
selections, input fields and icons.
Press ENTER to select
And EXIT to return and entering into the OSD
screen to check the MDVR working status.
Next and previous is also used to increase or
decrease volume when at live or search
screens.
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and display on screen control menu
Remote Control Key Functions:
1) Numeric Keypad
[0-9] keys: During setup, number keys are used to input number values. In QUAD view, the user
can press 1, 2, 3 and 4 to switch the full screen for each channel, and press 0 to switch to quad view.
During full screen view of each camera, the user can press key to adjust contrast,
luminance, color and saturation, and then press + and - to make the adjustments. Pressing
will navigate through the color adjustment options.
2) Setup Menu Navigation
▲, ▼: Up, down directional keys: Move selection up and down in setup menu.
►, ◄: Left, Right directional keys: Move cursor left or right in setup menu.
[ENTER] key: During setup, select and save the settings
3) Other Keys Function
LOGIN/ LOCK
The user can press LOGIN / LOCK or SETUP key to enter the GUI to setup. If
password is enabled, the user have to input default admin password: 88888888.
POWER
To reset the MDVR to sleep mode (The user can press power button again to let
MDVR start up when it is in sleep mode).
Switch full screen of one channel to quad view.
Brightness, contrast, color adjustment for each channel. Use [+] [-] button to
change the values. The user have to adjust the values for each channel
individually.
SETUP
Login GUI to setup the parameters.
EXIT
Return to the previous menu.
STOP
Used to stop the recording manually. Only valid when the user setup the record
mode by the setting in MDVR menu
RECORD
Used to start the recording manually. Only valid when the user setup the record
mode by the setting in MDVR menu.
PAUSE/STEP
▐►
Freezes playback to a single frame and can advance one frame at a time. To
advance the frame press. Pause / Step to move frame by frame. Press EXIT to
return to normal playback speed.
PLAY
►
Starts/Resumes playback from any other mode (FF, RR, Frame by Frame etc).
SLOW

Reduces playback speed to 1/2, 1/4, 1/8 modes. Press PLAY to return to normal
playback speed.
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Please put the battery into the remote control before the user use it as there is no
battery in the standard package
GOTO

Quick search mode when the user playback the record file in MDVR. Press GOTO
button and input the desired time, and the select SURE to jump to the specific time
the user want to playback.
NEXT

Increase volume while playback (if audio is recorded).
PREV

Decrease volume while playback (if audio is recorded).
REW 
Rewinds the video while playback. X2 and X 4 modes available.
FWD 
Fast forward the video while playback. X2 and X4 mode available.
CF
No use at present.
[F1]
Export all the event record files of the day to USB by press F1 key.
[F2],[F3],[F4]
Reserved for future use.
4) PTZ Function Key
X3A DVR can support PTZ camera by the protocol PALCO-D or PALCO-P. While the MDVR is
connected the PTZ camera by RS485 signal (on the RS232/485 expand box), following commands can
control PTZ:
[ZOOM IN +], [ZOOM OUT -]
ZOOM IN/OUT
[IRIS +], [IRIS-]
Brightness control
[FOCUS +], [FOCUS -]
Focus control
PTZ
Enable the PTZ function
AUTO
Auto run with the PTZ pattern
PRESET
Preset default position
RECALL
Recall the position that the user have setup.
BRUSH
Brush the glass screen
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1.3 GUI (GRAPHIC USER INTERFACE) TREE
2 SYSTEM START UP
After connecting the MDVR to a vehicle power supply, turn on the vehicle ignition and the unit will
automatically start up. Power is normally supplied to the MDVR as long as the vehicle ignition is ON.
“Display only view” of the cameras is immediately available to be viewed in quad mode. Normally, the
power supply for MDVR is about 12V/3A, without any accessories.
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The MDVR GUI is semi-transparent. The user can setup the transparency percentage from the MDVR
GUI.
During the setting, the user can check the video from each camera as well.
Please make sure the user lock the removable hard disk case before connect the power for MDVR,
otherwise the MDVR can not boot up.
System Login for Setup
If password is disenable, press SETUP key on the handheld controller into the setup menu directly.
If password is enable, press LOGIN/LOCK OR ENTER key on the handheld controller, the setup menu
will appear.
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