Radio Engineering Industries HD6-600 Instructions for use

HD6-600 Mobile DVR
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Radio Engineering Industries
HD6-600
Mobile Digital Video Recorders
Hardware User Manual
Hardware Installation Manual

HD6-600 Mobile DVR
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Table of Contents
List of Figures.................................................................................................................... 4
Introduction....................................................................................................................... 6
Features.............................................................................................................................. 6
Specifications..................................................................................................................... 7
System Overview............................................................................................................... 9
Front and Back Panels.......................................................................................................... 10
Live View...................................................................................................................... 11
Initial Set Up................................................................................................................. 11
Removable HDD and SD Card...................................................................................... 12
DVR Loading and Unloading....................................................................................... 12
SD Card Loading and Unloading.................................................................................. 13
HDD Record Times.............................................................................................................. 14
Long Term Storage....................................................................................................... 14
Installation....................................................................................................................... 15
External Record Indicator / Event Mark Button Harness............................................. 16
GPS Antenna Module Harness ..................................................................................... 17
Vehicle Sensor Options Harness................................................................................... 18
Vehicle Sensor Options Harness Vehicle Connections ................................................ 19
On-Screen Information with Vehicle Sensor Options Harness .................................... 20
Accelerometer Module Harness.................................................................................... 21
Physical Mounting Requirements................................................................................. 22
L Bracket Mounting.............................................................................................................. 22
Security Cover Mounting ..................................................................................................... 23
Camera Placement ........................................................................................................ 24
System Start-Up............................................................................................................ 24
System Shut Down........................................................................................................ 24
Playback Options............................................................................................................ 25
TV Video Outputs......................................................................................................... 25
Removable HDD and SD Card..................................................................................... 25
PC Network Connection ............................................................................................... 25
REI Toolkit ................................................................................................................... 27
REI Toolkit Dongle Connection........................................................................................... 27
Connecting to an Android™................................................................................................. 28
Connecting to an iPhone™................................................................................................... 28
Auto Local/Manual Remote.......................................................................................... 28
Logging In..................................................................................................................... 29
SD Card Function ......................................................................................................... 30
Logging Out.................................................................................................................. 30
Menu Configuration ....................................................................................................... 31
Main Menu Page........................................................................................................... 31

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Setup Menu................................................................................................................... 31
System Setup Menu.............................................................................................................. 32
ID Menu................................................................................................................................ 32
Time & Date Menu............................................................................................................... 33
Start Up Menu....................................................................................................................... 34
Faults Menu.......................................................................................................................... 35
Password Menu..................................................................................................................... 36
Video Setup .......................................................................................................................... 37
Camera Menu........................................................................................................................ 38
IP and Port Setup Menu........................................................................................................ 39
Network Setup Menu............................................................................................................ 40
Alarm Menu.......................................................................................................................... 40
SD Menu............................................................................................................................... 41
Sub-Stream Menu................................................................................................................. 42
Image Menu.......................................................................................................................... 42
Motion Menu........................................................................................................................ 43
OSD Menu............................................................................................................................ 45
Input Setup............................................................................................................................ 45
Speed Menu.......................................................................................................................... 46
Inputs Menu.......................................................................................................................... 47
Accel Menu........................................................................................................................... 48
GPS Port Menu..................................................................................................................... 49
Network Setup...................................................................................................................... 51
WAN/LAN Setup ................................................................................................................. 51
Server.................................................................................................................................... 52
WIFI Menu ........................................................................................................................... 53
Cellular ................................................................................................................................. 54
Route..................................................................................................................................... 54
Firewall................................................................................................................................. 55
Info........................................................................................................................................ 56
Camera.................................................................................................................................. 56
Inputs.................................................................................................................................... 56
Alarms .................................................................................................................................. 57
System .................................................................................................................................. 57
WAN/Cell............................................................................................................................. 58
WIFI...................................................................................................................................... 58
Versions................................................................................................................................ 59
Logs...................................................................................................................................... 59
Advanced.............................................................................................................................. 60
Server.................................................................................................................................... 61
Maintenance.................................................................................................................. 61
Firmware............................................................................................................................... 61
Config Menu......................................................................................................................... 62
File Data ............................................................................................................................... 62
Storage.................................................................................................................................. 63
Live............................................................................................................................... 63
Info Button............................................................................................................................ 63
Settings button...................................................................................................................... 64
Channel Selection................................................................................................................. 64
Play Back...................................................................................................................... 64

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Video (Time/Date Search).................................................................................................... 65
Alarm.................................................................................................................................... 65
FCC Statement................................................................................................................ 67
List of Figures
Figure 1: HD6-600 MDVR System Diagram..................................................................... 9
Figure 2: Front Panel Layout............................................................................................ 10
Figure 3: Rear Panel Layout............................................................................................. 11
Figure 4: Removable Hard Drive Module........................................................................ 12
Figure 5: Removable SD Card.......................................................................................... 13
Figure 6: Estimator for HDD Record Times (HD5 shown).............................................. 14
Figure 7: System Wiring - Power and Camera Cables..................................................... 15
Figure 8: External Record Indicator/Event Mark Button Harness Connection................ 16
Figure 9: GPS Antenna Module Harness Connection ...................................................... 17
Figure 10: Vehicle Sensor Options Harness Connection.................................................. 18
Figure 11: Accelerometer Module Harness Connection................................................... 21
Figure 12: 3 Axis Inertia Sensor Directions ..................................................................... 21
Figure 13: L Bracket Mounting ........................................................................................ 22
Figure 14: DVR Dimensions ............................................................................................ 23
Figure 15: Security Cover Mounting................................................................................ 23
Figure 16: Connecting to the DVR with a Computer through the Ethernet Connection.. 25
Figure 17: Initial DVR Window....................................................................................... 29
Figure 18: Login Window................................................................................................. 29
Figure 19: Logout Window............................................................................................... 30
Figure 20: Main Menu...................................................................................................... 31
Figure 21: Setup Menu...................................................................................................... 31
Figure 22: System Setup Options ..................................................................................... 32
Figure 23: ID Menu .......................................................................................................... 32
Figure 24: Time & Date.................................................................................................... 33
Figure 25: Custom DST Triggers ..................................................................................... 34
Figure 26: Start Up Menu in Ignition Mode..................................................................... 34
Figure 27: Record Schedule Menu ................................................................................... 35
Figure 28: Faults............................................................................................................... 35
Figure 29: Password.......................................................................................................... 36
Figure 30: Video Setup..................................................................................................... 37
Figure 31: Camera –Camera Setup.................................................................................. 38
Figure 32: Custom Record Settings.................................................................................. 38
Figure 33: IPC Setup Pop-up Window ............................................................................. 39
Figure 34: Individual Channel Network Setup................................................................. 40
Figure 35: Alarm Setup..................................................................................................... 40
Figure 36: SD Setup.......................................................................................................... 41
Figure 37: Sub-Stream Setup............................................................................................ 42
Figure 38: Image Setup..................................................................................................... 42

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Figure 39: Motion Setup................................................................................................... 43
Figure 40: Motion Setup - Set Grid .................................................................................. 44
Figure 41: OSD Setup....................................................................................................... 45
Figure 42: Input Setup ...................................................................................................... 45
Figure 43: Speed Setup..................................................................................................... 46
Figure 44: Inputs Setup..................................................................................................... 47
Figure 45: Input Setup - Custom....................................................................................... 47
Figure 46: Accelerometer Setup ....................................................................................... 48
Figure 47: Accel Alarm .................................................................................................... 49
Figure 48: Accelerometer Threshold................................................................................ 49
Figure 49: GPS Port.......................................................................................................... 49
Figure 50: Network Setup................................................................................................. 51
Figure 51: General Network Setup................................................................................... 51
Figure 52: Server............................................................................................................... 52
Figure 53: WIFI Setup ...................................................................................................... 53
Figure 54: Cellular Setup.................................................................................................. 54
Figure 55: Route Setup ..................................................................................................... 54
Figure 56: Firewall Setup.................................................................................................. 55
Figure 57: Info Menu........................................................................................................ 56
Figure 58: Camera Tab ..................................................................................................... 56
Figure 59: Inputs Tab........................................................................................................ 56
Figure 60: Alarms Tab...................................................................................................... 57
Figure 61: System Tab...................................................................................................... 57
Figure 62: WAN/Cell Tab ................................................................................................ 58
Figure 63: WIFI Tab......................................................................................................... 58
Figure 64: Versions Tab.................................................................................................... 59
Figure 65: Fault Logs Tab................................................................................................. 59
Figure 66: Logs –Search Result System Logs................................................................. 60
Figure 67: Advanced Tab.................................................................................................. 60
Figure 68: Server Tab ....................................................................................................... 61
Figure 69: Upgrade Firmware........................................................................................... 61
Figure 70: Export Configuration....................................................................................... 62
Figure 71: File Data Tab................................................................................................... 62
Figure 72: Storage Tab...................................................................................................... 63
Figure 73: Live Menu ....................................................................................................... 63
Figure 74: Channel Bar..................................................................................................... 63
Figure 75: Sample Info Data Table................................................................................... 64
Figure 76: Channel Selection Buttons .............................................................................. 64
Figure 77: Playback Menu................................................................................................ 64
Figure 78: Video Tab - Time/Date Search for Date ......................................................... 65
Figure 79: Alarm Tab - Alarm Search.............................................................................. 65

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Introduction
This manual intends to provide information required for proper installation, initial setup,
and explanation of the individual programming options pertaining to the HD6 Series
Mobile DVR surveillance system. For assistance or to answer any questions call:
24 HOUR SERVICE HOT LINE
USA & CANADA
1-877-726-4617 Toll Free
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The HD6-600 is a cost effective, embedded mobile DVR solution supporting up to 4 analog
camera inputs and 2 IP camera inputs. This system features a unique compact rugged
design engineered to meet the demands of harsh mobile environments. The HD6 mobile
DVR features the latest technologies including H.264/MPEG-4 Advanced Video
Compression, dual streaming technology, and all solid-state construction.
Features
•High Definition (1080p) on All Channels
•Ultra HD (4k) Channels
•GPS
•4G Cellular (optional)
•Fast 802.11n Wi-Fi
•Optional Panic Button
•Full-Frame rate up to 30fps/Channel
•H.264 / H.265 Triple Streaming
•Optional Accelerometer
•Up to 2TB Hard Drive or optional Solid State Hard Drive
•Up to 256GB SD Card (optional)
•Optional Lockbox
•Extruded aluminum chassis
•Internal ACC
•Fanless design

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Specifications
Power: 8 to 32 Volts DC, <2A operating (excludes cameras, accessories)
Dimensions: Without brackets: 7.4" x 3.2" x 9.5"; with brackets: 9.1" x 4.0" x
9.5" (max)
Weight: 8.6 lbs. (3.90 kg) with mounting brackets
Standby Current: < 2mA
Operating Temperature: -40°-+160°F continuous operation
Operating Humidity: 10% - 95%, non-condensing
Video Recording
Video Inputs: Up to 6 Channels
Video Standards: NTSC, AHD, & REI
Resolution: Up to 1080P Channels 1-4; Up to UHD (4K) Channels 5 & 6
Frame Rate: Up to 30 fps per channel
Bit Rate: 40 Mbps
Compression: H.265 Triple stream encoding/ recording –high quality recording +
efficient network video streaming
Audio Inputs: 6
Total Channels: 6
Storage
Hard Drive: Removable hard disk or solid-state drive module with USB 3.0
interface, integrated shock and vibration dampening, and heater
Expandable Storage: eSATA port for external storage expansion (external HDD) –
up to 16TB of total internal/external storage
SD Card: SD slot for simultaneous (mirror) or alarm video recording
Communication Module
Easily Upgradeable Communication Module: Field or factory installed removable
communication module
WIFI (internal): Optional 802.11a/b/g/n 2.4Ghz/5Ghz Wi-Fi (Wi-Fi models only)
Cellular (internal): Optional 4G modem for cellular connectivity
GPS (internal): Optional internal or external GPS receiver

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Inputs/Outputs
USB ports: Two front panel USB ports for mouse and video backup, firmware
update, configuration, and debugging (log files, etc.)
WAN Ports: Rear panel WAN (Ethernet) port for connection to external 3G/4G
cellular router and for connection to REI and non-REI in-vehicle systems
LAN Ports (IPC, etc.): Front panel LAN port for local DVR configuration, camera
adjustment, IP camera setup, etc.
Front Panel Audio/Video Port: Front panel composite audio/video outputs for local
DVR configuration, camera setup, etc. using a USB mouse
Vehicle Interface (J1939): Dual SAE J1939 250kbps/500kbps interface for
connection to in-vehicle networks, multiplex systems, etc.
Accessory Port (RS485): For connection to optional REI peripherals, including
accelerometer, output modules, display modules, RFID, etc., and non-REI devices
GPS/Status Port (RS232): Optional external (RS232) GPS receiver Optional
GPS/Status output (RS232) for interface to third-party AVL systems
Sensor Inputs: Eight sensor inputs for detection of vehicle signals (brakes, turn
signals, etc.)

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System Overview
Figure 1: HD6-600 MDVR System Diagram

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Front and Back Panels
Figure 2: Front Panel Layout