Robotics Technologies Bus-Cam HD-4 User manual

Bus-Cam® HD-4/8
High Definition Digital Video Recorder
Installation Manual
User Manual
Thank you for choosing Bus-Cam HD-4/8 High Definition Video Recorder. This manual is applicable
for both 4 and 8 channel disk models; the only difference is in the number of channels. Please read
this Manual carefully to ensure that you can use the device correctly and safely. The contents of this
manual are subject to change without notice. All Material is Copyright© 2015 2016 Robotics
Technologies, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Warnings
This device is NOT waterproof; to prevent fire or electric shock, please do NOT p t any container
with water on the device or nearby. Do not expose the device to moist re, or extreme
temperat res.
Important notice:
1 Please read over all precautions.
2 Please keep this manual for future reference.
3 Please note all warning information.
4 Please strictly follow the instructions in this manual while operating.
5 NEVER locate or operate this device in a wet environment.
6 Please do NOT use abrasive chemicals, cleaning solvents or strong detergents to clean the unit. Wipe with
a soft and dry cloth.
7 Please do NOT block any ventilation openings.
8 Please keep the device far away from hot and high temperature environments.
9 Install the device with the included accessories.
10 Please take care to secure the device properly, and avoid dropping from a high place.
11 Call for qualified service personnel when repairs are needed.
12 The HD-4/8 can only be installed horizontally. Installing vertically or o t of the horizontal
co ld inj re personnel or damage the device and/or its components.
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Table of Contents
WARNINGS...................................................................................................................................................................................... 2
INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................................................................................. 5
Product Description....................................................................................................................................................................5
Standard Components and Features..........................................................................................................................................5
Optional Components and Features...........................................................................................................................................5
PRODUCT MAIN FEATURES...................................................................................................................................................................5
VIDEO AND AUDIO............................................................................................................................................................................5
GPS TIME SYNCHRONIZATION & TIME ZONE............................................................................................................................................5
POWER MANAGEMENT.......................................................................................................................................................................6
RECORDING MODE.............................................................................................................................................................................6
SPEED AND VEHICLE STATUS RECORDING..................................................................................................................................................6
G-SENSOR....................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
HARD DISK......................................................................................................................................................................................6
SD CARD.........................................................................................................................................................................................6
MULTIPLE MEDIA PLAYERS SUPPORTED....................................................................................................................................................6
PRODUCT IMAGES..............................................................................................................................................................................7
Front Panel.................................................................................................................................................................................7
FRONT PANEL LEDS...........................................................................................................................................................................8
Display the Status of the HD-4/ ................................................................................................................................................
Rear panel..................................................................................................................................................................................9
INITIAL SET UP............................................................................................................................................................................... 0
Tamper-proof Case Mounting..................................................................................................................................................10
POWER CONNECTIONS...................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Use the Ignition Switch to Activate Recording.........................................................................................................................12
Record Automatically Upon Power-up.....................................................................................................................................12
CAMERA CONNECTIONS..................................................................................................................................................................... 3
SENSOR HARNESS CONNECTION.......................................................................................................................................................... 3
GPS CONNECTION (OPTION)............................................................................................................................................................. 4
EVENT BUTTON AND CABLE CONNECTION (OPTION)................................................................................................................................. 4
CONNECT THE HD-4/8 TO A PC USING A NETWORK............................................................................................................................... 5
Download and install the VLC player into your computer........................................................................................................15
Connecting the HD-4/ to Your Network.................................................................................................................................15
Use a Web Browser to Access Live View or Menu Settings......................................................................................................15
BASIC OPERATION AND MENU SYSTEM................................................................................................................................................. 6
Hard Disk Formatting...............................................................................................................................................................16
To format:.................................................................................................................................................................................16
RECORDING SETUP........................................................................................................................................................................... 7
CAMERA SETUP............................................................................................................................................................................... 8
ALARMS SETUP............................................................................................................................................................................... 9
MOTION DETECTION SETUP...............................................................................................................................................................20
POWER SETUP................................................................................................................................................................................2
VEHICLE PARAMETER SETUP...............................................................................................................................................................22
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GPS PARAMETERS SETUP (IF EQUIPPED)................................................................................................................................................23
G-SENSOR PARAMETER SETUP............................................................................................................................................................24
SCHEDULE RECORDING SETUP............................................................................................................................................................. 25
NETWORK SETTINGS......................................................................................................................................................................... 26
3G NETWORK SETUP (IF EQUIPPED).....................................................................................................................................................27
DATE AND TIME SETUP.....................................................................................................................................................................28
UPGRADE THE FIRMWARE..................................................................................................................................................................29
RESET THE HD-4/8.........................................................................................................................................................................30
USER MANAGEMENT........................................................................................................................................................................30
SPECIFICATIONS...............................................................................................................................................................................3
LIST OF STANDARD ACCESSORIES..........................................................................................................................................................33
TROUBLESHOOTING..........................................................................................................................................................................34
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Introd ction
The Bus-Cam HD-4/8 series mobile digital video recorder is a compact, full featured H.264 1080p/720p
recording system that uses a hard disk as a storage device. The recorder unit and associated accessories are
specifically designed for operation in a mobile environment.
The HD-4/8 system, used in conjunction with the cameras, records up to eight channels of full motion video
and audio data to a hard disk. The firmware driven menu system provides a simple method for configuring the
unit’s operation as well as searching for and viewing previously recorded AV records.
Prod ct Description
The HD-4/8 unit consists of the following major components:
Standard Components and Feat res
Extruded aluminum case (the case is anodized in black).
Front and rear panels.
Motherboard.
Power cables.
Power input 2 amp fuses (2).
Tamper proof and lockable security enclosure.
Panel lock with (2) keys for locking the security enclosure.
Hard disk or Solid State Disk (customer supplied).
Removable SD card, Class 10, minimum (customer supplied).
Optional Components and Feat res
GPS speed and location data overlay.
Extension cable for easy connection and installation.
Prod ct Main Feat res
Embedded operating system, assuring reliability and system integrity.
Records up to four/eight channels of full motion color video with corresponding audio tracks.
H.264 High Profile video compression.
Total Recording resource up to 120 1080P frame/second.
Lockable security enclosure.
Front panel USB2 port for recording to a flash card as an optional storage device.
Ignition sense that provides DVR power on in recording mode when the vehicle is started.
Power off delay record when the vehicle is shut down, with operator selected delay times.
Video And A dio
H.264 High Profile video compression, real time recording 1080p30, 720p30 and 540p30 for each channel.
Frame rate adjustable for each channel.
Audio compression:16bit 48KHz AAC codec. This codec offers high compression with high quality audio.
1080P resolution for each channel, which means each channel supports 1920x1080 @30fps.
Supports 4/8 channels real time 1080P video and 4/8 channels audio recording.
Real time live HD video and audio through WiFi, supports Windows, Android and iOS
Recorded HD video and audio real time playback over WiFi
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GPS Time Synchronization & Time Zone
Synchronizes the DVR system time with GPS automatically
Supports All Time Zones Worldwide
Supports DST (Daylight Saving Time)
Power Management
Reliable power management, wide voltage: +8V~+32VDC; The power input is protected against short
positive transients (1500 watts peak pulse power capability with a 10 x 1000 uS waveform); The power
input is protected against negative voltage. Applicable for vehicles with +12V or +24V battery.
The recorder provides each camera with stable +12V DC power; the DVR can detect short circuits in the
power supply.
Can use ignition to control the power.
DVR can monitor battery voltage after Ignition off, and automatically enter sleep mode when the voltage is
below a reliable operating level.
Recording mode
Continuous record.
Supports schedule recording.
Supports alarm recording.
Speed and Vehicle stat s recording
Record vehicle speed and vehicle ID with audio and video.
Supports 5 sensors: Can be connected to speed, ignition, brake, backup, right turn, left turn light etc.
Over speed alarm and trigger recording with separate log files
G-Sensor
X, Y, Z axis accelerometer
Recorded G Sensor Values can provide reference for data analysis in accident re creation
Combined Recording can be triggered when G Sensor values go beyond a preset threshold
Hard Disk
Supports hard disks up to 2 Terabytes.
Note: The inside height of the hard disk case is 0.40”. Choose a drive with maxim m height less
than 0.375”, for proper fit.
SD card
Supports SDHC card within 32GByte.
Supports SDXC card more than 64GByte (Maximum 2048GByte)
Supports hot plug when the DVR system is not recording or remote operation (remote copying or playing
back)
Note: Removing the SD card d ring recording or operating (remote copying or playing back),
co ld corr pt the SD card. While recording, the yellow light on the front panel will be on. Make
s re that the Yellow Light is off before removing the SD Card.
M ltiple Media Players s pported
You may use our PC Playback Software or any of the following third party (free) media players to play back the
recorded files.
VLC media player (version1.0.0 or above);
Storm player (Version 2009 or above);
WinAmp (Version 5.531 or above).
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Prod ct Images
Front Panel
1: USB Host Port: Can be used as a secondary recording device, such as a flash memory card. This port cannot
be used as a direct access link to a PC, however.
2: SD Card Slot
3: Stop Button: To stop recording
4: 3G Status indicator
5: For inject the SIM card
6: SIM Card Slot (Only for models support 3G/4G)
7: LANC Port: For connection to an Event button and status indicator Network Port (RJ45).
8: Status Lights (1: Power; 2: Run; 3: Alarm; 4: Record; 5: System)
9: Lock and power switch for the Hard Drive (must be locked to record)
10: Hard drive tray
11: LAN port (RJ45)
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Front Panel LEDs
Display the Stat s of the HD-4/8
System (Yellow) Stat s / Description
Solid On All channels are recording
Blinking Interval of 2 seconds: The number of flashes within
the interval indicates the inactive camera count. For
example, 3 blinks per interval = 3 inactive cameras.
Off No active cameras / Not Recording
3G (Yellow) Stat s/Description
On 3G mode is working normally.
Blinking No SIM card, or no 3G service
Off No 3G module installed (3G is not available)
PWR (Green) RUN (Green) Stat s/Description
Always On Blinking DVR is on & running
Blinking with RUN by turns Blinking with PWR by turns Ignition is not enabled and DVR is OFF.
Blinking together with RUN Blinking together with PWR Ignition sense is not enabled & DVR is
running. Unit will turn OFF when “Delay
Time” setting is reached.
Blinking every 3 seconds Off Use the key to turn off the DVR.
ALARM (Red) Stat s/Description
On Alarm input when BEEP is set as “ON”. Audible alarm (beep) when enabled.
Off No alarm.
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REC (Red) Description
On Reading/Writing data from/to the hard disk or SD Card.
Off Not Reading/Writing – inactive.
Rear panel
1: Power, Ground and ACC input.
2: 1x speed sensor, 3x sensors inputs, 1x RS232 port(for GPS) and 1x 5V DC output
3: AV input 1(including audio input 1, video input 1 and power output for camera 1)
4: AV input 2(including audio input 1, video input 1 and power output for camera 2)
5: AV input 3(including audio input 1, video input 1 and power output for camera 3)
6: AV input 5(including audio input 1, video input 1 and power output for camera 4)
7: AV input 6(including audio input 1, video input 1 and power output for camera 5)
8: AV input 7(including audio input 1, video input 1 and power output for camera 6)
9: AV input 8(including audio input 1, video input 1 and power output for camera 7)
10: AV input 4(including audio input 1, video input 1 and power output for camera 8)
11: WiFi antenna connector (Main)
12: WiFi antenna connector (Auxiliary)
13: 3G antenna connector
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The rear panel sockets are Molex Micro Fit 3.0 (Model No.: Molex 0430450200). The definitions of all sockets
are indicated below:
Initial Set Up
Tamper-proof Case Mo nting
1) Use a power drill and the supplied screws to secure the bottom cover of the tamper proof case to the
desired location inside the vehicle.
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2) Place the DVR system into the bottom cover, and load a hard disk.
3) Close with the top cover and lock it with the supplied keys.
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Power Connection s
Use the Ignition Switch to Activate Recording
Record A tomatically Upon Power- p
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NOTE
1 The HD-4/8 uses DC power only; please observe the proper polarity when connecting.
2 Safe voltage range is 8V 32V. Exceeding this range can damage the unit.
3 The power should be as direct as possible to the battery. Avoid sharing with solenoid and motor loads.
4 Power consumption of the DVR can be 60W when the engine starts. All power cables should be of
sufficient gauge to provide a minimum current of 5 Amperes.
5 To protect the battery from being damaged from short circuit, the fuse should be placed very close to the
“+” pole of vehicle's battery.
Camera Connections
Connect cameras to the HD 4/8 with the provided AV cables.
Sensor Harness Connection
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GPS Connection (Option)
Event B tton and Cable Connection (Option)
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Connect the HD-4/8 to a PC Using a Network
Download and install the VLC player into yo r comp ter
You will need to install a VLC player to play back the video from the DVR. The VLC player is available at:
ftp://ezview.3322.org/DVR/HDVR/vlc-2.0.1-win32.exe . After installation, the VLC plugin will be
available for your internet browser. It supports IE, Chrome and Firefox.
Connecting the HD-4/8 to Yo r Network
1) Connect the DVR via Network Cable: Set your PC to use a dynamic IP address (DHCP). The HD 4/8 AP
will assign a new IP address for your computer.
2) Connect the DVR via WiFi: To use WiFi, you can scan and find an AP with name of "HDVR_****", then
connect it. Make sure to set your computer to use a dynamic IP address (DHCP); the HDVR’s AP will assign a
new IP address automatically.
Use a Web Browser to Access Live View or Men Settings
Please enter "hdvr.cfg" or "192.168.10.254" in the address bar of your web browser; the browser will request
permission to use the VLC plug in, so check the “yes,” to view 4 images in quad mode.
1) On the Live View page, please click the button Cam1, Cam2, Cam... for each camera's HD image
(1080p/720p).
2) If you want to change settings, please click the “SETTINGS” tab.
3) If a camera is recording, its corresponding red dot will blink.
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Basic Operation and Men System
Hard Disk Formatting
A brand new disk may require formatting before using it in the HD 4/8.
To format:
1) Put the hard disk into the hard disk case, insert it and lock it into the DVR, then power up.
2) Click “SETTINGS” and choose “Storage” in the “System” menu;
a) Click “Format” to format the hard disk.
b) Formatting storage media will result in loss of all data on the disk, so back up your important files before
formatting.
c) The format process will take some time please be patient. You will see the capacity of the hard disk after
formatting.
d) The oldest video files will be deleted automatically when the storage media gets full if "Memory Auto
Overwrite" is checked.
e) Alarm record files under the "Alarm" directory can only be deleted manually.
f) "Memory Disk Contents" will list all the folders and files on the storage media in chronological order.
Clicking "View" to download any designated file or explore the details in the folder
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Recording Set p
Click “Record Details” in the “DVR” menu to set up your recording.
1. Each camera supports up to 1080p30; bitrate varies from 100Kbps to 8000Kbps. Default setting is
1080p30 with a bitrate of 3000Kbps. 1200Kbps is recommended for 720p25. We use intelligent bitrate
control to save media space when performing H.264 image compression. If no obvious movement is in
frame, the bitrate will be reduced to 50%(75% for 1080p) of the set value automatically. For example,
if one camera is set to 720p 25 at 1200Kbps, the actual running bitrate could be 600Kbps when no
obvious movement occurs within frame.
2. Three levels of resolution supported for recording: 1080p(1920x1080), 720p(1280x720) and
540p(960x540). If you need more recording time with the same SD card size, you can select 720p or
540p for recording, or use a lower frame rate or bitrate with acceptable video quality.
3. An SD card with speed of Class 10 is required for high bitrate settings.
4. Estimated recording time with the storage media being used will be displayed within the configuration
box. You are allowed custom settings for resolution, bitrate and frame rate on each individual camera.
Note: The estimated recording time depends on the complexity and extent of movement.
5. File length can be optional from 1 min to 4 hours. The size for a single file should not be over 2GB with
limitation of FAT32. That means the file size will be limited as 2GB or less to avoid file system error,
even it does not reach the set record time (when high bitrate and/or long file length is set).
6. Supports 3 record modes: Manual/Auto/Off. Default is Auto.
Man al: Send commands from the management page, IE. Mouse click on Start button.
A to: Record automatically after trigger.
Off: Any camera set to "Off" will have recording disabled.
7. Support 3 record modes: Manual/Auto/Off. Default is Auto.
8. Click Start/Stop to start or stop record on each individual camera. Click "Apply" to have the setting
change(s) take effect. choose ”RECORD” to enter its sub menu;
9. The recorded file can be encrypted. You may just check the ”Using Encryption” to enable this feature.
The encrypted file can be played only on our special AVPlayer.
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Camera Set p
Click “Camera Setting” in the DVR menu to setup the cameras.
1. Click CAMx to adjust each camera's brightness, contrast, audio volume, and other settings.
2. Max 12 characters is allowed for each camera title.
3. Camera image can be flipped in horizontal or vertical direction.
4. Enabling “Auto Black and White” will toggle from Color Mode to Black & White Mode, or from Black & White
mode to Color Mode automatically according to the camera light sensor device.
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Alarms Set p
Click “Alarm Details” to set up alarm actions.
1. Alarm setting includes 3 external triggers and 1 event button.
2. External triggers can be set with high level active or low level active.
3. An Event button can be used to start/stop recording, or trigger an alarm recording.
4. Combined Recording can be triggered when any alarm happens.
5. The image on screen display characters can be edited in Alarm OSD menu.
6. Pre record and Post record times can be set for the alarm triggered record file.
7. Alarm record files will not be deleted, even the disk is full and Overwrite option is ON.
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Motion Detection Set p
Click “Motion Detection” to set up Motion Detection alarm.
1. Up to 12 motion detection areas can be activated for each camera.
2. Each camera needs to be configured individually.
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