Red Hen Systems sDVR User manual

Red Hen Systems, Inc.
2850 McClelland Drive, Suite 3900
F rt C llins, CO 80525
http://www.redhensystems.c m
Spatial Digital Video Recorder (sDVR) User’s Guide
Part Number 1600-0260
Versi n 2.0 - N vember 2008

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Thank you for purchasing Red Hen’s sDVR. The sDVR is a culmination of years
of experience and product development in the video mapping field. We are proud
to ring you this revolutionary design allowing you to record and manage large
video collection projects, save time in data processing and save money making
more informed decisions quicker.
What’s included in this User’s Guide?
sDVR ase unit, parts and accessories ............................................ pages 2-5
sDVR installation and GPS antenna placement ................................ pages 6-10
sDVR power options ........................................................................ pages 11-12
sDVR configuration ........................................................................... pages 13-23
LCD/Keypad ...................................................................................... pages 24-30
LanC Sony Remote control ............................................................... pages 31-32
VMS Feature Trigger ......................................................................... pages 33
Auxiliary Port Connection and Video Recorder Connection .............. pages 34-42
General Information, Hints, Trou leshooting, FAQs .......................... pages 43-49
Appendices ...................................................................................... pages 50-67
Appendix A:
Configuring your Computer to use Static IP Address
Appendix B: Connecting to the sDVR via Microsoft’s Remote Desktop
Appendix C:
Using Microsoft Check Disk
Support & Warranty ........................................................................... 68-70

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sDVR Base Unit, Parts and Accessories
sDVR Unit
The sDVR unit is uilt to accept up to 4 channels of NTSC or PAL video. The num er of
video channel inputs, from 1 to 4 channels in, can e adjusted y accessing the set-up
module (as discussed on PAGE 13)
Figure 1. sDVR Base Unit Front View
Figure . sDVR Unit Back View
The front panel provides visual feed ack on the status of the unit as well as a remova le
hard drive ay and inputs for power, audio input, feature trigger input, internal GPS
input. The rear panel is primarily used for video input or external GPS input. Ports are
also availa le to interface the sDVR with an external computer or hardware to adjust the
default operating settings of the system.

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sDVR Parts and Accessories
There are a variety of parts and accessories that come with your sDVR unit. It is
important that you familiarize yourself with them to understand the set up and to ensure
a successful data collection mission in the field.
Standard accessories that come with your sDVR are pictured elow. Your exact undle
may vary from the items displayed if you have purchased additional items or an
international power supply.
Figure 3. sDVR Standard Parts and Accessories
a) 110-240V AC power supply (or international adapter if ordered)
) Sony remote feature trigger
c) U-174 audio intercom ca le
d) Plantronics headset microphone (earpiece not pictured)
e) GPS magnetic mount antenna
f) RCA to BN/C adaptor (4 included with undle)
g) External Remova le Drive with power ca le and USB data transfer ca le
Additional accessories included but not pictured are:
sDVR User’s Guide manual
DC power ca le ( ayonet to wire ends for power connection)
Comm crossover ca le for polarity switch
Category 6 network crossover ca le
Bag of feet with instructions for installation
Pelican 1550 hardshell case with TSA luggage lock
Silica Dessicant pack

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Optional Accessories
There are also optional accessories which can e purchased as spare parts or feature
enhancements to your sDVR unit. This list is fluid and could change over time. Contact
Red Hen Systems for a current list and full explanation of the options availa le to you.
• GPS magnetic mount antenna
• Garmin GA-56 aerial permanent mount GPS antenna
• Sony remote feature trigger 5’ ca le – standard
• Sony remote feature trigger 10’ ca le
• sDVR international power rick end (4 options availa le)
- North American AC power – standard
- British Type GS/363
- European Type CEE7/7 Schunko
- Australian AS3112
• VMS feature trigger
• Plantronics headset
• U-174 audio intercom ca le 12’
• Comm crossover ca le for polarity switch
• DC Power ca le are end
• Pelican case 1550
• Crossover network ca le
• RCA to BNC video adapter
• Extended hardware warranty up to 3 yrs total
• Additional 80 GB ExDrive hard drive
• Addonics hard drive ay
• Extra remova le drive power ca le
• Extra remova le drive USB ca le

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Identification of sDVR Ports and Controls
Front View
Figure 4. sDVR Front Panel
Back View
Figure 5. sDVR Back Panel

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sDVR Environmental and GPS Specifications
Operating:
Temperature 5C to 50C
Humidity 10% to 90% non-condensing
Non-Operating:
Temperature: -10C to 60C
Humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing
Elevation: 60,000 ft
(GPS dynamic performance reduced at altitudes greater than 60,000 ft)
GPS Specifications:
12 Channel, WAAS ena led, GPS Standard Positioning Service (SPS)
Position accuracy:
Autonomous: < 15 meters, 95% typical
WAAS: < 3 meters, 95% typical
Acquisition Times:
Reacquisition: Less than 2 seconds
Warm: Approx 15 seconds (all data known)
Cold: Approx 45 seconds (ephemeris unknown)
Sky Search: 5 minutes (no data known)
Antenna requirements:
Gain: 10 dB to 30 dB
Voltage: 3.3 V
Connector: SMA
Installing the sDVR
The sDVR should e installed in a location with easy operator access to the front panel
for LCD feed ack and disk accessi ility and where ca les can e connected at the rear
panel without ecoming crimped or strained. (Detailed dimensions of the sDVR are in
Figure 6.)
Depending on the mode of transportation used for data collection, you will need to
consider how you want to mount and secure the sDVR. Even in porta le situations
where a permanent mount is not required, it is important to sta ilize and isolate the
sDVR to reduce the impact of shock or adverse vi ration on the unit.

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Rack-Mount Installation
If specified at the time of purchase the sDVR will come with rack-mount handles. Do
not use the feet that come with your undle when completing a rack mount installation.
NOTE: Particularly in an aircraft environment, the sDVR must be shock mounted or
securely attached to a vibration isolation equipment tray to minimize vi rations
eing transferred to the sDVR. To reduce shock and vi ration, wire rope, floating
isolators or ru er vi ration dampeners and a mounting tray or mounting rackets must
e used. If a mounting tray has een included with your sDVR it must e used in the
installation of the sDVR.
Figure 5 – Possible Shock Mount Solutions
Mounting Brackets
Red Hen provides 2 triangular mounting rackets (if ordered) that are to e used,
in conjunction with the vi ration dampening / shock mounts. The vi ration dampeners
must e used when installing the sDVR in an aircraft, or in vehicles that will e traveling
in off-road (or off lack-top) conditions. Please work with your aviation maintenance

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facility to prepare the appropriate mechanical modifications and required documentation
for use of the sDVR in your aircraft.
NOTE: Auxiliary safety harnesses can e connected to the unit only if they do not
impede the operation of the anti-shock mounts.

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Detailed Dimensions for sDVR
Figure 6. Detailed Dimensions for sDVR with Rack Mount Handles (millimeters)
Front: 70mm wide x 13 .5 mm tall
Rear: 35mm wide x 13 .5 mm tall
Length: 63.5 mm long
GPS Antenna Placement
The GPS antenna needs to e mounted in a location that has a clear view of the sky
when using either the internal gps receiver or an external gps receiver. It is important
that the antenna not have any o structions around it or e placed such that when the
vehicle turns or the aircraft ank, a clear view of the sky is compromised. The est