Robotics Technologies Bus-Cam TSS-4 User manual

TSS-4 Digital SD Recorder
User Manual
Before installing and using, be sure to read this Manual for best performance.

ATTENTION
This product is to be used within the vehicle interior. In order to prevent short-
circuit or the risk of electrical shock, do not use this product within a wet
environment.
In the event of any foreign solid or liquid entering the VR, please disconnect the
power immediately, and have a qualified technician confirm safe operation.
The product is high-tech equipment, with no user-serviceable parts. Please refer
all service to qualified technical personnel.
Installation Environment
Please ensure that the power supply to the VR is in the range of 8-48V C
before turning on.
If you will not be using the VR for a long period, please disconnect the power.
Please select an appropriate location for the installation of the VR, and allow
sufficient space for adequate air flow.
o not install the VR in areas of high heat or extreme vibration and mechanical
shock.
Packing List
Name Quantity
TSS4-x Digital Video Recorder 1
User Manual 1
Certificate of Quality 1
Remote Control 1
Connection Port
PC View CD 1
Shockproof pad, DVR holder, Screw,etc. 1
Note:
ue to continuing product improvements, specifications and features are subject to change
without notice.

Contents
Installation Environment..........................................................................................................2
Packing List...............................................................................................................................2
Product Overview .....................................................................................................................3
Features.....................................................................................................................................4
Operating System.................................................................................................................4
Video Compression Standard...............................................................................................4
Surveillance and Video Processing......................................................................................4
Playback and Search............................................................................................................4
SD Card and Backup............................................................................................................4
Control..................................................................................................................................4
Designed to Prevent Vibration..............................................................................................4
Others...................................................................................................................................4
echnical Parameters ..............................................................................................................5
Optional Features......................................................................................................................6
Installation Instructions ...........................................................................................................6
External Interface Wiring .....................................................................................................6
4-pin Connector layout..........................................................................................................7
SD Card Installation .................................................................................................................7
Using the DVR...........................................................................................................................8
Front Panel ..........................................................................................................................8
LED.......................................................................................................................................8
Key and Other Descriptions..................................................................................................8
Remote Control Operation.......................................................................................................9
Menu Setup .............................................................................................................................10
Video Data Capacity................................................................................................................11
Product Overvie
This four-channel embedded digital S Card video recorder is designed for vehicle
safety and surveillance. It uses an embedded processor and embedded operating
system, combined with video/audio compression/decompression, GPS, vehicle
recorder, and S card storage technology to ensure high intelligence and high
stability. Widely used for buses, ships, trains, and other areas where mobile
security is required.

Features
Operating System
Embedded Linux operating system forstablility.
Simple Menu User-interface
Graphical on-screen display.
Video Compression Standard
H.264 Video format: Excellent images, and the most efficient bit stream.
Surveillance and Video Processing
Surveillance: 4 channels 1 video (PAL: 720 * 576, NTSC: 720 * 480)
Recorder: Total resources 100 PAL, 120 NTSC. 4 channels CIF (PAL: 352* 288,
NTSC: 352 * 240), H 1 (PAL: 720* 288, NTSC: 720 * 240), 1. (PAL: 720* 576,
NTSC: 720 * 480) video storage separately.
Three record modes: Alarm record, Schecule record and Manual record. Supports
4 channels of video and 4 channels of audio recording simultaneously.
Video quality: Eight levels, user-selectable.
Specially designed video file system to prolong the life and improve the security
of S card.
The video & audio data of S storage can not be artificially modified, to preserve
evidentiary value.
Playback and Search
Playback is according to date & time.
Supports 4 channel video and 4 channel audio playback simultaneously, or 1
channel video and audio playback (using our PC viewer software).
If playback is from the VR to an LC monitor, then 1 channel video and 1
channel audio playback is supported .
SD Card and Backup
ouble S card storage, supports max 64G each.
Remove the S card and create backups with special software in your computer,
via your card reader.
Backup can be accomplished by using the USB connection on your computer (the
usb port in the main unit is equipped only upon customer’s requirements；USB
port backup S card at this time when 2 is invalid).
Control
Remote control.
ual MCU control, high reliability.
Designed to Prevent Vibration
The circuit board and all electronic parts & components in the machine are anti-
vibration and consolidated for reliability.
The entire system has anti-vibration construction.
Others
USB software upgrading，simple maintenance and upgrading.
Password-protection to prevent data tampering.
Prevents voltage surges, has low voltage supply protection.
Time-lapse shut-down function (adjustable--default: 5 seconds).
Real-time clock.

Technical Parameters
Items
Item Name 4 Channel Mobile VR(H Storage)
Item Number TS-810
Solutions H.264 Main Profile
System Operation Interface Graphical Interfaces
Password Control User Password
Video Video Input 4ch Independent Input: 1.0Vp-p，75Ω.Both B&W and
Color Cameras
Video Output 1 Channel PAL/NTSC Output, 1.0Vp-p，75Ω，
Composite Video Signal
Video isplay 1 Or 4 Screen isplay
Video Standard PAL: 25 frames/Sec NTSC: 30 frames/Sec
System Resources PAL:100 Frames; NTSC:120 Frames
Audio Audio Input Four Channels Independent Input 600Ω
Audio Output 1 Channel (Select any of 4 Channels)
Basic Output Level 1.0—2.2V
istortion Plus Noise ≤-30dB
Recording Mode Sound And Image Synchronization
Audio Compression A PCM
igital
Processing
& Storage
Image Compression H.264 Fixed Code Stream
Image Format 4*CIF (352*288), or 4*H 1(720*288), or
4* 1(720*576)
Video Stream CIF: 8K-64Kb/s H 1 & 1: 32K-96Kb/s
Video Usage of S card CIF: 28M-230Mb/hr/ch H 1 & 1: 115M-340Mb/hr/ch
Resolution Playback 1 Channel
Video Streaming Standard H.264 Main Profile
Audio Bit Rate 4Kb / s /channel
Audio Usage Of S card 14Mb / hr /channel
Internal Storage ouble S card storage, Max. 64 GB each
Image Quality User-selectable, eight Levels
Others Power C8-48v 5%≤12W
Working
Temperature/humidity -20 ℃~ +60℃/≤80%
Clock Built-In Clock, Calendar
Packaging Product Size 6” (L) x 7.5” (W) x 2.05” (H)（with Bracket）
Product Weight 1.2 lbs

Optional Features
GPS module
Ports (one RS-232, one RS-485, cradle head control, PELCO- , Baud rate 9600,
address code 0x01)
3G module
Intercom function
Installation Instructions
External Interface Wiring

4-pin Connector layout
Remarks:
If the power supply is 12V, then the current of 12V output is limited to 1A. If there
are more than 3 cameras, we suggest that customers get power for other cameras
from the 12V vehicle power directly.
RS485 and RS232 interfaces are optional.
Ports:
EBUG: testing port
EXTEN : intercom connection port
SD Card Installation
Unlock the unit with the key, making sure that the arrow points to he “UNLOCK” position.
Note: The lock also controls the power. When it is placed in the locked position, it also
means that the VR is powered and ready to use. Before turning on, please make sure all the
cables in the system are well connected; otherwise, damage could occur.

Using the DVR
Front Panel
LED
PWR LED: Lit when system is active. Power LE on.
RUN LED: LE flashes when during normal operation.
SD LED: Flashes when recording, playing back or backing up.
GPS LED: GPS activity indicator.
3G LED: 3G activity indicator.
ACC LED：Vehicle started indicator
REC LED: Recording indicator

Key and Other Descriptions
IR: Infrared receiving window for remote control.
LOCK: Secures the S Card, and controls VR power.
USB: Plays back the video clips of the S Card via USB.
1: S card slot
2: S card slot
Video: Video output

Remote Control Operation
Note: The numeric keys may be used when entering passwords.

Menu Setup
In Live (non-recording) mode, press MENU. If this the first time entering the MENU, the
system will display “ENTER THE PASSWOR ” (The default pass ord is 6666). When
finished, press OK to exit the MENU interface. In Record mode, please press STOP to stop
recording, then press MENU to enter the MENU interface.
Settings: To set up items as below
•TIME: Sets the time.
•CAR LICENSE：Sets the vehicle I number.
•VIDEO MODE：Sets the video standard (NTSC or PAL). Takes effect upon
restart of the VR.
•DELAY TIME： Sets the timer turn-off function. efault time is 5 seconds. Can
be set to 5, 30, 60, 120, 300, 600, 1200, 1800, 3600 or 7200. Takes effect upon
restart of the VR.
•PASSWORD：To change the password, you need to enter the original
password.
•NEW PASSWORD：Set the new password.
•
SD Card：Set up and check the information on the S Card.
•SD Card OVERWRITE：Setup the rewrite function
•SD Card TOTAL SIZE：Show the total capacity of the S Card.
•SD Card FREE SIZE：Show the remaining capacity of the S Card.
•SD Card FORMAT：Formats the S Card. Requests password, if you are using
one.
Record：Settings for the video files.
•REC RESOLUTION：CIF/H 1/ 1
•RECORD FRAME：1~30frames（adjustable）
•REC QUALITY：Sets the picture quality (8 levels total，LOWEST—HIGHEST)
•DISPLAY CH：Setup the channels-display on the viewing monitor
•FILE TIME: Sets record time of image files (300 ~ 3600 seconds)
•VIDEO RECORD CH：Sets the recording video channels. RED means record.
•AUDIO RECORD CH：Setup the recording audio channels. RED means record.
•REC SCHEDULE：Sets the recording mode for different start/stop times.
White：No recording Red：Recording S ：Alarm recording
Search：Play back the recorded videos.
•FILE LIST：isplay the date of the videos and select the date to see the time
list of the videos within that day. Select the desired time, and press “PLAY”on
the remote control to play back the clip.
•PLAYBACK CH：Only 1 channel at a time can be played on your monitor (all
can be viewed on the computer application). This selects the channel for
playback.

Video do nload:
•Connect USB Flash Drives or HDD to USB interface in front of the DVR
•Shift to ＂Playback menu＂, select target video for download by Remote control,
press ＂OK＂ to start copy.
•Repeat for each section.
Alarm:
•Alarm record time: 10-90 seconds since alarm record.
•GPS ransmission Interval: GPS signal transmission interval.
Net ork:
•DOMAIN NAME: Used for 3G real-time viewing--Sets server domain.
•SERVER POR : Used for 3G real-time viewing--Sets server port.
•S REAM SIZE: Available sizes-- 4kbps, 48kbps, 96kbps, 1 8kps
•S REAM FRAME: Available rates--1~30 fps
Video Data Capacity
Required capacity of video and video-related settings:
VIDEO QUALITY Total Record Frames Data Size Per Hour
HIGHEST 120 frames 1120 MB
HIGHER 120 frames 1012MB
HIGH（default）120 frames 900 MB
BETTER 120 frames 780 MB
NORMAL 120 frames 675 MB
LOW 120 frames 560 MB
LOWER 120 frames 450 MB
LOWEST 120 frames 340 MB
Note: Calculate recording times based upon your settings.