Pix Controller UndercoverEye User manual

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UndercoverEye™ Trekker MiniDVR
Remote Surveillance System
Instruction Manual
Copyright ©, PixController, Inc. http://www.pixcontroller.com,all rights reserved

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Introduction
The PixController UndercoverEye™ Trekker MiniDVR is a complete all-in-one groundhog video
surveillance recording system. Video recordings are saved on standard SD media cards in a
H.264 video recording format. Simply turn the internal power switch to the “on” position, close the
case, and wait the 1.5 minute motion control warm up time and the UndercoverEye™ Trekker
MiniDVR will be ready for motion event video recording. Capture more than 1 hour of footage at
640 X 480 @ 30 Frames per second in high resolution with sound on a 1 GB memory card.
The UndercoverEye™ Trekker MiniDVR system box can be buried into the ground for the
ultimate covert setup. Simply make sure the RF antenna is above the ground and has good line
of sight to the wireless sensors. You may use a SMA Cable extender to position the RF antenna
higher if needed.
The UndercoverEye™ Trekker MiniDVR is not limited to “groundhog” type setups. Because of its
small size it can be used for indoor or in-vehicle applications for covert recording operations. The
UndercoverEye™ Trekker MiniDVR can be hidden in a false ceiling, desk drawer, or in a car
trunk.
Sound can also be recorded with your UndercoverEye™ Trekker MiniDVR which is a very
important feature. However, in situations where sound recording is not permitted you can simply
unplug the sound MIC cable from the UndercoverEye™ Trekker MiniDVR unit.
The UndercoverEye™ Trekker MiniDVR can accept any 12V NTSC/PAL video camera. The
system is sold with a waterproof day color/nigh IR bullet camera, but any video camera such as
board cameras, pinhole cameras, or wireless video cameras can be used.
Being that there are no mechanical parts for running camcorder tape recording the
UndercoverEye™ Trekker MiniDVR can be used in much lower temperature conditions where a
camcorder will often freeze, and it can be used in much more humid weather conditions where a
camcorder can be damaged by moisture, and will power up much faster than camcorders will.
The DVR and Video Camera are powered by a rechargeable 12V Li-Ion 4.5 AH battery, which
under normal use can last up to 3 weeks of unattended use.
The UndercoverEye™ Trekker MiniDVR included one wireless PIR motion sensors which can
cover a wide sensing area. If you are recording a trail area for example simply place one PIR
sensor up the trail and one down the trail, and one in the center where UndercoverEye’s video
camera is placed. In this scenario you can pre-trigger the UndercoverEye’s recording system
before the subject walks into the video camera range.
Note: If the UndercoverEye™ Trekker MiniDVR is powered down while recording a video
clip, the current video clip will not be stored on the CF memory card.

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What’s included with your UndercoverEye™ Trekker MiniDVR System
Your UndercoverEye™ Trekker MiniDVR system contains the following items:
•UndercoverEye™ Trekker MiniDVR water proof system case/motion control electronic
•Removable Tilt-Swivel RF Antenna w/ SMA connector
•Low-light Covert Bullet Video Camera
•16’ Video/MIC Cable
•RF Wireless Remote Control
•12V 4.5AH Removable Li-Ion Battery
•12V battery charging unit
•PixController UndercoverEye™ Trekker MiniDVR CD with manuals and media player
Inspection/Acceptance of received products
The buyer shall be responsible for inspecting all products shipped prior to acceptance; provided,
however, that if Buyer shall not have given PixController, Inc. written notice via email of rejection
or shorted items to [e-mail] within ten (10) days following receipt by Buyer, the
products shall be deemed to have been accepted by Buyer.
All electronic products sent back for a full refund are subject to a 15% restocking within thirty (30)
days from purchase. Products authorized for return must be in their original unopened packaging
to receive credit. Unauthorized returns will not be accepted. After thirty (30) days from purchase
items may not be returned for a full refund. Your electronics are covered for a full 6 month period
coving all part failure under normal use.
Contact Information
Address:
PixController, Inc.
1056 Corporate Lane
Murry Corporate Park
Export, PA 15632
Phone: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Web: http://www.pixcontroller.com

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UndercoverEye™ Trekker MiniDVR System Components
UndercoverEye™ Trekker MiniDVR Exterior Components
UndercoverEye™ Trekker MiniDVR Interior Components

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UndercoverEye™ Trekker MiniDVR Electronics Overview
UndercoverEye™ Trekker MiniDVR Electronics
Note: you will need to remove the top cover to access the DIP Switches

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Setting up the UndercoverEye™ Trekker MiniDVR
Step 1
Connect the RF antenna to the SMA antenna
connector as shown. The RF antenna is a tilt-
swivel antenna and should be pointed up when
installed. The Trekker case can be oriented in
any direction.
Step 2
Connect the video cable to the Trekker box as
shown. The connection is keyed. Once the
connection is made twist the cable end to make
a tight fit.
Step 3
The video cable fits most standard 12V video
camera. The cable comes complete with a
male 12V power connector (2.1mm barrel with
center positive), BNC video cable, and 3.5mm
MIC connector.
You can attach a microphone to record sound if
permitted using a standard microphone with a
3.5mm connector.

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Step 4
Connect the video camera to the video cable
as shown.
Step 5
Insert a SD card into the MiniDVR card slot.
Step 6
Power on the Trekker system as show.
Note: Before powering up the Trekker system
please read the remainder of the manual to
become familiar with the settings and sensors.

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Powering up the UndercoverEye™ Trekker MiniDVR
To power up the system turn the Power on/off switch to the "on" position. You will hear a short
melody from the PixController RF board letting you know it's powered on. Next there will be a 30
second delay. After this time expires you will hear 4 quick beeps which let you know the system is
going into a 1 minute auto walk test phase. If you walk past the Wireless PIR motion sensors at
this point you will hear 1 beep for a "A" Sensor or trigger sensor, and 2 beeps for a "B" sensor or
power up sensor. You may want to keep the case open so you can hear this from a distance.
After this 1 minute walk test phase expires you will hear 4 quick beeps again letting you know the
system is going "active". After this point the system is active.
How to customize the Trekker MiniDVR settings
RF Board User DIP Switch
The RF Sensor DIP Switch will let you customize how the remote sensors will trigger the
MiniDVR controller. Here you can adjust the address of which sensors to respond to (trigger the
MiniDVR), Walk-Test mode, use KeyFob or PIR sensor, and camera test mode.
Sensor Address Switch 1 Switch 2
“A” Address Down Down
“B” Address Down Down
“C” Address Down Up
“D” Address Down Up
Wireles PIR or KeyFob Mode Switch 3
Use Wireless PIR Sensor Down
Use KeyFob Up
MiniDVR
Recording Time
Switch 4 Switch 5 Switch 6
30 Sec./Cont. Down Down Down
30 Seconds Down Down Up
10 Seconds Down Up Down
45 Seconds Down Up Up
1 Minute1 Up Down Down
2 Minutes Up Down Up
5 Minutes Up Up Down
10 Minutes Up Up Up
Walk-Test Mode Switch 7
Test Mode Off Down
Test Mode On Up
Power Camera Switch 8
Camera test off Down
Camera test on Up
Setting the Address Code
Switches 1 & 2 control the address code of the UndercoverEye™ Trekker MiniDVR controller
box. Both the SlimFire Remote Control or Wireless PIR Sensor, and UndercoverEye™ Trekker
MiniDVR controller box need to be set to the same address code in order for the unit to function
properly. There are 4 unique address codes you can set the UndercoverEye™ Trekker MiniDVR
to respond to.

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The UndercoverEye™ Trekker MiniDVR is compatible with the SlimFire remote and PIR wireless
motion sensors. The address code here is the “house code” from A-P, however, the
UndercoverEye™ Trekker MiniDVR only will recognize “house codes” A-G. For more information
about setting the house code on your SlimFire remote or Wireless PIR Motion Sensor.
Out of the box both the SlimFire remote, Wireless PIR sensor, and Remote VideoEye™ will
be defaulted to the “A” Address Code.
Why set different address codes? There may be a situation when you want to have several
UndercoverEye™ Trekker MiniDVR units in a recording session. You may want to only have
several UndercoverEye ™ units respond to SlimFire or Wireless PIR motion sensors. For this you
have the ability to set the address between each of these devices. It is a good idea to use a
marking pen and write the address code on your SlimFire remote or Wireless PIR motion sensor
if not set in the default “A” address code.
Wireless PIR Sensor or KeyFob Mode
Switch 3 is the setting to let the UndercoverEye™ Trekker MiniDVR know if you are using the
KeyFob or PIR sensor.
In the Wireless PIR sensor mode, DIP switch 3 in the DOWN position the Trekker MiniDVR will
respond wireless PIR sensors. Note, the unit will still respond to the KeyFob by pressing the “on”
button on the KeyFob unit, however, it will not respond to the KeyFob “off” button. If using the
KeyFob in this mode the recording time is setup by switches 4, 5, and 6.
In the KeyFob mode, DIP switch 3 in the UP position the Trekker MiniDVR will respond to the “on”
button from the KeyFob to turn the Trekker MiniDVR on into recording mode, and by pressing the
“off” button on the KeyFob will power down the Trekker MiniDVR. Note, you can still trigger the
unit via the wireless PIR sensor but the unit will power down when the “off” command is sent by
the wireless PIR sensor. In default mode this is one minute after a PIR trigger, but this time can
be adjusted manually in the PIR sensor. Please see the paper instructions inside the PIR sensor
for more information.
MiniDVR Recording Time
Switch 4, 5 and 6 sets the recording time of the UndercoverEye™ Trekker MiniDVR on a PIR
event
Walk-Test Mode
When Test Mode is set to “On” it will let you test out the “line of sight” distance between the
triggering unit, i.e., the SlimFire remote control or Wireless PIR motion sensors, and the
UndercoverEye™ Trekker MiniDVR unit. This is useful to be sure the camcorder units can see
commands from the triggering units.
Note: To put the UndercoverEye back into “recording mode” when using Test Mode.
Power Camera Test Mode
Switch 8 controls powers up the video camera and UndercoverEye™ Trekker MiniDVR for
reviewing video in the field with a hand held video monitor, viewing video at home on your TV, or
making changes to the DVR settings with the DVR remote control.
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Note:
When changing switch setting you must re-boot your UndercoverEye. When re-booting
you must wait approximately 30 seconds before turning power on again.

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Using the SlimFire Remote Control KeyFob
Your RF wireless remote control unit is used to power up your
UndercoverEye™ Trekker MiniDVR via a wireless command by
pressing the buttons on the remote control.
By pressing the “On” button, note there are 2 sets of “On” and
“Off” buttons which are redundant. This will power up the
camcorder and start it recording. By pressing the “Off” button the
camcorder will stop recording and power down the camcorder.
Your RF wireless remote control can control your
UndercoverEye™ Trekker MiniDVR from a distance up to about
180 feet “line of sight”. For best reception be sure to have a clear
view of the Remote VideoEye™ from your controlling location.
RF Wireless Remote Control
KeyFob
Introduction to the Wireless PIR Motion Sensor
The PixController DigitalEye RF (Radio Frequency) is a
wireless camera controller which works in conjunction with the
wireless PIR motion sensor. The PixController RF boards
"listens" for wireless commands sent from the wireless PIR
motion sensor when the motion sensor is tripped. When the
RF board receives a trigger event it will trigger the attached
camera or camcorder to take a photo or record video.
There are 2 AAA batteries that power the motion sensor
which will last for a year of continuous use. To replace them
just remove the battery door.
Never touch the PIR lens as this could damage the PIR
sensor
Setting Wireless PIR Motion Sensor Addresses
Each wireless PIR sensor can be setup to send out a unique address. Wireless PIR sensors are
assigned an 'address', which consists of addresses between “A” to “P.
To change the Address that the Wireless PIR transmits:
First, remote the 4 screws from the back of the case and
take off the cover as shown. Press and hold the Address
button (under the battery compartment lid) the red LED
flashes first and then blinks the current setting (once for
A, twice for B, etc.). Release and immediately press the
button the desired number of times for the House Code
you want to set (once for A, twice for B, etc.) and hold
the button on the last press. 3 seconds after the last
press (while holding the button) the red LED blinks back
the number of times for the code you set. Release the
button.