Rear view safety RVS-5520 Assembly instructions

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Mobile MuleTM RVS-5520
Installation and Setup Guide

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Contents
Introduction and Overview
Front Panel
Rear Panel
Remote Control
Kit Contents
Installation
HDD, SIM card, SD card
Mounting the Unit in Vehicle
Making Connections
Antennae
Power
Display
I/O
Cameras
Setup Menus
Monitor

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Introduction
and Overview
The RVS-5520 HD MDVR is a mobile HD DVR
that supports 4 channels analog audio and
video recording and playback simultaneously.
The device supports up to 4 analog cameras
and one 1080P IPC recorder at the same
time.
Equipped with an ARM DSP fast dual-core
processor running on the Linux embedded
OS, the RVS-5520 also integrates:
•H.264 video encoding/decoding
•3G/4G network
•GPS
•Wi-Fi
•Failsafe protection
•HDD shock absorption
•HDD heating and wide voltage features.
KEY FEATURES
Supports up to 4 cameras Connect and record up to 4 cameras (in addition to an IP camera),
recording all cameras simultaneously.
Monitor connectivity Connects to monitor, allowing the driver to view all cameras connected
and to record them. Allows all trigger functions of a backup camera
system.
GPS tracking Records speed, location, and exact driving route together with footage.
Geo Fencing Allows you to set a route and receive alert on playback of vehicle
deviation from route.
Loop recording Records camera feed continuously, looping over oldest recordings when
storage capacity exceeded.
Events Can trigger certain recorded footage as events to be overwrite-protected
G-sensor Recognizes sudden movements and can set alerts to save these
recordings as events.
Flash storage Records onto a hard drive (2TB) and is mirrored onto an SD card (128GB).
H.264 video compression High quality compression provides best quality video in smallest storage
space.
Delay power off Up to 24 hrs. power-off delay, to record footage even after vehicle is shut
off.
Mobile App Remote access via Android mobile devices; view the cameras feeds and
vehicle location directly from a smartphone.

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Front Panel
CLOSED
(normal operation)
OPEN
(HDD, SIM, and SD access)

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Front Panel

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Rear Panel

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Rear Panel

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Remote Control
Used to switch between quad view and single view; press the Quad View key to display 4 screens.
Press number 1/2/3/4 to display channel 1, 2,3, 4, respecvely.
REMOTE KEYS
LOGIN Press to input your password and access setup screens
INFO View system information
Quad View (1,2,3,4)
RETURN Return to previous menu; exit from setup menu.
PAUSE/STEP Pause playing or play images at a single step. Press again to restore normal play speed.
FRAME Press to select a frame rate.
PLAY Press to start playing a video file.
FWD Forward key with four speeds: 2X,4X,8X,16X
REW Rewind key with four speeds: 2X,4X,8X,16X
NEXT Page down; go to next title.
PREV Page up; go to previous title.
PTZ Pan/Tilt/Zoom control
F1, F2, F3 Functional test keys.

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Kit Contents
COMPONENTS
1 MDVR
2 Remote control
3 4G antenna
4 Camera cable(s)
5 GPS antenna
6 Display output cable
7 Power cable
8 I/O cable
9 Keys for HDD/SD/SIM door
10 Allan key
11 Hardware

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Installation
Installation Environment and Safety Precautions
To extend service life, attempt to install the device in a place where vibration is weak.
Do not install the device in a poorly-ventilated area (such as trunk).
The device must be installed horizontally in a location protected against water, humidity, and lightning.
8V-36V DC power supply is used for this device. Note the positive and negative terminals during connection to
prevent short circuit.
Always power the device off before connecting any peripheral.
Do not touch the power supply and the device with wet hands.
Do not spray liquid on the device to prevent internal short circuit or fire.
Do not place any other device directly on top of the camera.
To avoid damage or electric shock, do not disassemble the housing.

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Disclaimer
Subject to equipment availability, your system may vary slightly from the components described in this document, and may require the
use of adapters in order effect the connection of devices.
The connection instructions provided in this document are based on an in-house installation by FleetMind technical personnel and involve
the following components:
•RVS-5520 MDVR mobile HD DVR
•RVS-6139-RCA display with RCA connectors

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To install the hard disk drive, SIM card, and SD card, you
must open the protective cover on the front panel of the
unit.
1. Turn the lock located on the front panel
counterclockwise to unlock it, and lift up the
protective cover.
2. Remove the HDD tray from its slot by squeezing the
tabs together and sliding the tray out.
HDD, SIM Card, SD Card

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3. Insert the HDD into the HDD
tray, and secure it with 4 screws
(provided), as shown.
4. Carefully insert the HDD by aligning
with the HDD slot until you hear a
"click" sound.
HDD, SIM Card, SD Card

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5. Insert the SIM card and the SD card into
their respective slots, as indicated on the
front panel. screws (provided), as shown.
6. Close the protective cover, and then turn the
lock clockwise to lock it, otherwise, the device
cannot be powered on.
HDD, SIM Card, SD Card
WARNING! do not open the lock during normal operation,
otherwise the unit will shut down within 8 seconds.

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1. Decide on a suitable location for mounting
the MDVR in the vehicle, keeping in mind
the Installation Environment guidelines.
NOTE: Ensure that you leave sufficient
clearance for easy access to the rear panel
connectors.
2. Using the base plate of the unit as a
template, mark off the positions for the
mounting holes (4) and drill pilot holes
accordingly.
3. Fasten the MDVR to the surface with 4
screws.
Mounting the Unit in the Vehicle
Mounting holes
(2 on either side)

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•Connect GPS, 3G/4G and Wi-Fi antennae to
their respective connectors on the rear panel
of the MDVR.
Making Connections
Antennae
Power
1. Connect the power cable to the 6-pin power
input interface on the rear panel of the MDVR.
2. Connect the red and black wires to 12VDC and
ground, respectively.
3. Connect the yellow wire to ACC, the vehicle
control circuit switch (used to start the vehicle
motor).
The unit will be enabled automatically when
the car key is ON and disabled when the key is
OFF.

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Making Connections
Display
The MDVR supports two CVBS video outputs:
•the 3.5mm Phone Jack on the front panel
•the 24-PIN connector on the rear panel.
Use the pin-out diagram when connecting the display to the rear panel.

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Display - Rear Panel Connection
Align the arrows on each connector, insert, and
tighten the threaded collar.
For rear panel connection, connect components as illustrated in
the figures below.
From 24-pin connector on MDVR
Adapter cable
Cable from monitor
MDVR

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For Front Panel connection:
1. Connect the 3-in-1 terminal of the supplied
4pin-AV output cable to the 3.5mm phone jack
on the front panel of the MDVR
2. Connect the Audio (red) and Video (yellow)
connectors to the display unit.
Display - Front Panel Connection
MDVR 3-in-1 cable Display

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Sample Monitor Connection