Robotics Technologies CLARITY 4 Operating instructions

CLARITY 4
High-Definition 720p Mobile DVR
Installation and Operation Guide
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Feat res and Information are s bject to change witho t notice.
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Table of Contents
1.0 Introd ction....................................................................................................3
1.1 Installation Environment...................................................................................3
1.2 Packing List.....................................................................................................3
1.3 Prod ct Overview.............................................................................................3
2.0 Basic F nctions................................................................................................4
2.1 A dio/Video Compression Formats.....................................................................4
2.2 A dio/Video Recording Mode.............................................................................4
2.3 Image Q ality/Rate..........................................................................................4
2.4 Total Reso rces...............................................................................................4
2.5 A dio/Video Synchrono s Recording...................................................................4
2.5 Access Detection..............................................................................................4
2.6 Signal Loss Detection and Alarm (3G/4G Eq ipped Models)...................................4
2.7 Alarm Linkage.................................................................................................5
2.8 Alarm Pre-recording.........................................................................................5
2.9 F ll D plex Operation.......................................................................................5
2.10 System Watchdog (Malf nction) Alarm..............................................................5
2.11 Self-test and Self-Recovery.............................................................................5
2.12 External Device Control..................................................................................5
2.13 Networking...................................................................................................5
2.14 Data Back p..................................................................................................5
2.15 Sec rity and Data Safety.................................................................................5
2.16 Logging System Activity..................................................................................6
3.0 Feat res.........................................................................................................6
3.1 Operating System............................................................................................6
3.2 Compression Format........................................................................................6
3.3 Monitoring and Recording..................................................................................6
3.4 Indexing and Playback......................................................................................6
3.5 SD Card Storage and Data Back p.....................................................................6
3.6 Control...........................................................................................................6
3.7 Other.............................................................................................................6
4.0 Technical Specifications.....................................................................................7
5.0 Rear Panel Layo t............................................................................................8
6.0 SD Card Installation.........................................................................................8
7.0 Front Panel Layo t...........................................................................................9
8.0 Remote Control Operation...............................................................................10
10.0 Men Settings..............................................................................................12
10.1 Men F nctions in Detail...............................................................................13
11.0 Playing Back Video.......................................................................................16
12.0 Video Back p...............................................................................................16
13.0 PTZ Control.................................................................................................16

.0 Introduction
Before installing and sing, be s re to read this man al to properly install and se.
●This prod ct is for vehicle interior se only.
●To prevent short-circ its, or the risk of electric shock, do not install or se in damp or
wet areas.
●In the event of any liq id or foreign object entering the DVR, please disconnect the
power immediately.
●This prod ct is not ser-servicable. Please refer to a q alified technician for service.
●Specifications and feat res are s bject to change witho t notice.
. Installation Environment
•Req ires 8-36 VDC power s pply. Please confirm the power so rce before powering.
•If the DVR will not be sed for an extended period, please disconnect to conserve
vehicle battery power.
•Select an appropriate location for installation: Dry, with adeq ate ventilation.
•Do not install near heat so rces, or directly in s nlight. Avoid d sty or wet areas, and
mo nt sec rely to avoid mechanical vibration or impact.
.2 Packing List
Item Quantity
Clarity 4 720p D al SD Card Mobile DVR 1
User Man al 1
Remote Control (not incl ding battery) 1
Connecting cables 3
.3 Product Overview
This fo r-channel, high-definition Digital Video Recorder is designed for mobile video
s rveillance. It is totally solid-state for reliability—recording high-q ality video to d al SD
Cards, each with a capacity of p to 128 GB. Appropriate for all mobile environments, when
installed as designated herein.

2.0 Basic Functions
2. Audio/Video Compression Formats
The CLARITY 4 adopts the latest ISO14496-10 (H.264) video compression technology,
with a high compression rate to ens re optimal image q ality, while cons ming minimal
storage space. The a dio system ses G711 compression for low-distortion, q ality a dio.
2.2 Audio/Video Recording Mode
Compression Format Special encrypted files for sec rity and chain of c stody.
Compression Stream 8 Levels, adj stable from 192kbps to 2.0Mbps/channel.
Storage D al 128GB SD Cards. One-time or recycle recording modes.
2.3 Image Quality/Rate
Resol tion 720P, 1280*720/Channel in record/playback/monitoring.
Rate Maxim m of 30 fps/Channel, total 120 fps.
Monitoring Greater than 270TVL/Channel.
2.4 Total Resources
Recording Fo r channels @ 720p, 1280*720 each.
Playback Fo r channels @ 720p, 1280*720 each.
2.5 Audio/Video Synchronous Recording
Records and plays A dio/Video/GPS data sim ltaneo sly. Clips and information can be
reviewed on a PC with o r free CMS software.
2.5 Access Detection
Altho gh video-based motion detection is available, it is more appropriate for fixed locations,
rather than mobile environments, where there can be constant backgro nd motion.
2.6 Signal Loss Detection and Alarm (3G/4G Equipped Models)
If the video signal is lost, the system will send an alarm signal via the internet (with 3G-
eq ipped systems). Response time is less than 5 seconds, and incl des system log
information.
NOTE: This f nction will not work if a channel is not in record mode, or if a channel is displaying in
f ll-screen mode.

2.7 Alarm Linkage
S pports 4-channel alarm inp ts, req iring 4-36DC voltage to trigger. 1-channel alarm,
sing an open-contact, form-c relay (Maxim m c rrent 500ma in on-state). When an alarm
has been triggered, recording will start a tomatically for an adj stable d ration of 30-330
seconds. The relay will close for a d ration of 5-900 seconds. Response time is less than 1s.
2.8 Alarm Pre-recording
In Alarm-video mode, the system will pre-record more than 5 seconds of Video/A dio/GPS
data.
2.9 Full Duplex Operation
The system is capable of recording and playback sim ltaneo sly with no frame loss.
2. 0 System Watchdog (Malfunction) Alarm
If recording is interr pted, the alarm relay will activate for a minim m of 6 min tes.
2. Self-test and Self-Recovery
When in operational stat s, the RUN indicator will constantly flash, to indicate that the
system is self-analyzing. In the event of a problem, the system will a to-recover from the
fa lt within a maxim m of six min tes.
2. 2 External Device Control
The CLARITY 4 can control PTZ cameras thro gh b ilt-in protocols (RS-485, PELCO-D or RS-
232 @ 9600 Ba d), 4-channels, real-time, switchable to monitoring mode.
2. 3 Networking
If 3G-eq ipped, the CLARITY 4 can be monitored remotely (req ires yo r SIM card and
carrier. Their data rates may apply).
2. 4 Data Backup
Use yo r comp ter with its SD Card reader and o r free viewing software. The 4-channel
files can be converted to single-channel AVI format to play in standard media players.
Download SD Card data remotely, thro gh the network (if so eq ipped).
2. 5 Security and Data Safety
The CLARITY 4 is password-protected, so that only a thorized personnel can make changes
to the operation parameters. Defa lt password is 6666. Data is stored in a special file
system to ens re that it is encrypted and safe from tampering.
The SD Cards are protected from tampering behind a locking, sliding door on the front panel.

2. 6 Logging System Activity
The CLARITY 4 maintains a history log file that incl des any alarm or malf nction information.
The log file is stored onto the SD Card, and can be reviewed with yo r comp ter.
3.0 Features
3. Operating System
•Embedded Lin x operating system, for high stability and freedom from vir ses.
•Graphical ser men interface.
3.2 Compression Format
H.264 Format, which provides a high frame-rate and q ality image with minimal storage
req irements.
3.3 Monitoring and Recording
Monitoring 4-channels @ 720p (1280*720).
Recording 4-channels @ 720p (1280*720).
Image Q ality 8 levels, ser-selectable.
Sec rity Encrypted data to ens re nalterable content.
3.4 Indexing and Playback
•Can Index and Playback according to time.
•S pports 4-channel a dio, 1-channel video (any channel). Index and playback
conc rrently.
•Playback via o r free DVR viewing software.
3.5 SD Card Storage and Data Backup
•S pports two SD Cards, each with 128GB maxim m
•SD Card data can be backed p via o r free DVR viewing software.
3.6 Control
•D al MCU control ens res DVR operational stability.
•Uses incl ded infrared Remote Control for ser interaction.
3.7 Other
•Can pgrade the system thro gh the USB port or SD card for easy maintenance.
•Password protection to preserve data integrity.
•Delayed sh tdown (Post-trip delay). User-settable, defa lt is 5 seconds.
•B ilt-in power conditioning for voltage transients and browno ts.
•Watchdog f nction to avoid system crashes, perform a to-recovery.

4.0 Technical Specifications
Items Device parameters Performance index
Name Product Name CLARITY 4 4CH 720P Mini SD Mobile N R
System
Operation System Linux
Operation Interface Graphical Interface: English
File System Proprietary Format
System Privileges User Password
Video
ideo Input 4ch Independent Input: 1.0 p-p75Ω.Both B&W and Color Cameras
ideo Output 1 Channel PAL/NTSC Output, 1.0 p-p75Ω Composite ideo Signal
1 Channel GA Support 1920*1080 1280*720 1024*768 Resolution
ideo Display 1 Or 4 Screen Display
ideo Standard NTSC:30frames/Sec
System Resources NTSC:120 Frames
Audio
Audio Input Four Channels Independent Input 600Ω
Audio Output 1 Channel(4 Channels Can Be Converted Freely)
Basic Output Level 1.0—2.2
Distortion Plus Noise ≤-30dB
Recording Mode Sound And Image Synchronization
Audio Compression G711A
igital
Processing
& Storage
Image Compression H.264 Fixed Code Stream
Image Format NTSC:4*960H960*480 NTSC: 4*720P1280*720
ideo Stream 192Kbps-2.0Mbit/schannel
ideo Consumption 720P: 85MB-900 Mbyte/ hour SD Card usage
Playback Resolution NTSC: 1 or 4*960H(960*480) NTSC: 1 or 4*720P1280*720
Audio Bitrate 4KByte / s / channel
Audio Consumption 14MByte / hour / channel
SD Storage Double SD card storage, Support Max 2* 128GB
Image Quality Eight Grades to Choose
Alarm
Alarm in 4 Channels Independent Input. High oltage Trigger
Alarm out 1 Channels Independent output
Motion Detect Available (for non-mobile application)
Network
Interface
Wire line Access Can Expand One 6pin Ethernet Port
WIFI Can expand one Exterior WIFI Module, 802.11 B/G/N
3G/4G Can expand one FDD-LTE/TD-LTE/WCDMA/CDMA2000 Module Inside
GPS GPS Can expand one Interior GPS Module
xtend
Interface
RS232 Extensible, interface with other vehicle equipment
RS485 Extensible, interface with other vehicle equipment and PTZ Camera
Intercom Can Expand Intercom Module Inside
G-Sensor Can Expand G-Sensor Module Inside
Canbus not support, need to customize
Others
Power Consumption DC8-36 5% 8Wwithout SD
Working Temperature -20℃ ~ +85℃
Clock Built-In Clock, Calendar
Packaging Product Size 132(L)*119(W)*40(H)mm
Product Weight 0.6KG(without SD)

5.0 Rear Panel Layout
SENSOR I/O INTERFACE DEFINITION
1 VGA Red O t 8 A dio O t 15 Alarm Inp t 2
2 VGA Green O t 9 Composite Video O t 16 Alarm Inp t 3
3 VGA Bl e O t 10 +12VDC O t 17 Alarm Inp t 4
4 RS-485 + 11 VGA VS 18 Switch Signal A
5 RS-485 - 12 VGA HS 19 Switch Signal B
6 RS-232 Tx 13 Gro nd 20 Gro nd
7 RS-232 Rx 14 Alarm Inp t 1
6.0 SD Card Installation
Unlock the front panel with the provided key by switching to the “Unlock” position.
NOTE: The lock also controls the system power. When the nit is locked, it also means that the
DVR is powered. Before locking (t rning on), be s re that all the cables are properly connected,
and at the proper voltage; otherwise, the system co ld be damaged.
Gently place the SD Cards into the slots, taking care not to slide the locking tab of the card into a
“Locked” position as they enter the slot. P sh the cards ntil they have snapped into a f lly-
inserted position, then slide the SD Card access panel closed, and lock.
The SD Card will not be able to record if the SD Card side-lock is in the locked position.

7.0 Front Panel Layout
Status LED Function
PWR Lighted when system is powered.
GPS Lighted when GPS is connected and active.
4G Lighted when 3G/4G is connected and active.
SD1 SD Card 1: Flashing when recording, playing or backing p
SD2 SD Card 2: Flashing when recording, playing or backing p
WIFI Flashing when WiFi is connected and active.
Feature Function
IR Infrared Remote control receiving window (keep nobstr cted).
LOCK Provides access to SD Cards. NEVER UNLOCK DURING RECORDING!
A/V OUT 5-Position A dio/Video O tp t, Voice Intercom Inp t.
A dio Jack Under Stat s LEDs: MIC Inp t Jack.
SIM SIM Card Slot for systems with 3G/4G Option.

8.0 Remote Control Operation
Enters/Exits Menus to program settings
Record
Enter the sub-menu to set and confirm
Playback recorded clips
Stop during recording or playback. Delete
Pause/Play during playback
Fast-forward during playback. Successive presses change
speed: 2x / 4x / 8x
Fast Reverse during playback--each press equals 10
seconds
For PTZ wiper (customized
Enter PTZ control mode
Controls PTZ Zoom
Controls PTZ focus
Mute key--toggles audio output during playback.
Exit from playback or backup. Exit from PTZ mode.
UP for MENU selection. UP direction for PTZ control
mode.
DOWN for MENU selection. DOWN direction for PTZ
control mode.
LEFT for MENU selection or MENU setup. LEFT direction
for PTZ control mode.

RIGHT for MENU selection or MENU setup. RIGHT
direction for PTZ control mode.
Displays first channel during standby, play or recording.
Enter Password or set system Password number.
Shortcut keys—First press for number 1, Second press
for capital letters, Third press for lowercase letters. Use
UP and DOWN keys to change values.
4-channel display during standby, play or recording.
Enter password or set system password.
Other
number
buttons
Press 2,3,4 buttons to select CH2, CH3, CH4
Other
buttons Not used
When the DVR is in an Alarm State, the Remote Control is inoperative.

0.0 Menu Settings
Use the Remote Control to enter the MENU as follows:
•Press the MENU Key
•Use the Key to highlight the Password Entry window▼
•Enter the Password. Factory Defa lt is: 6666.
•Press OK to enter the MAIN MENU.
Menu Structure

0. Menu Functions in Detail
System-Setup Menu
Function Description
Date Format Select y/m/d or m/d/y or d/m/y
Daylight Saving Time Enable or Disable, according to yo r req irement.
Date Set the c rrent date.
Time Set the c rrent time.
Time Zone Set yo r time zone, sing Universal Time (GMT). For example, Chicago is GMT-6
Lang age Defa lts to English. Other lang ages are available pon special order.
Video Mode Set to NTSC (North America) or PAL (E rope & Far East). Defa lt: NTSC.
Delay Time Post Trip delay after ignition has been t rned off—0 to 3600 seconds. User-
settable--defa lt is 5 seconds.
Speed Unit Choose MPH (Miles per Ho r) or KPH (Kilometers per Ho r). Defa lt is MPH.
Zoom Channel Select the camera that will be a tomatically displayed when the DVR is powered.
Password Enter the c rrent password before changing to a new one. Note: Yo m st enter
the c rrent password after pressing OK; otherwise, the DVR will remain in the
c rrent state, and the system will not recognize the pdated password.
New Password This is where yo enter the new Password.
System-PTZ Menu
Function Description
Protocols Select from PELCO-D (defa lt), PELCO-P.
Bit Rate For RS-485 Control: Select from 2400/4600/9600/38400/57600 bits/second.
Channel 1 Address Assign Channel 1 Device Control Address.
Channel 2 Address Assign Channel 2 Device Control Address.
Channel 3 Address Assign Channel 3 Device Control Address.
Channel 4 Address Assign Channel 4 Device Control Address.
System-Info Menu (Read-only)
Function Description
Device ID Uniq e serial identifier for the DVR.
Software Version Version of operating system software c rrently installed.
IMIE If sing 3G/4G, the niq e ID n mber of the network or mod le.
3G Signal Signal strength of the 3G/4G network.
GPS Signal Signal strength of the GPS signal. AA=None / BB = strength (rmax 3).
Reset CFG Resets all config ration settings to factory defa lts (Clears all user settings).

System-Other Menu
Function Description
Vehicle ID License plate n mber or Vehicle n mber (alpha-n meric).
Driver ID Driver Identifier (alpha-n meric).
A-Person Name
JPEG Time
Phone N m Contact phone n mber for 3G/4G.
Line N m
VGA O tp t VGA o tp t resol tion (defa lt: 1280*720).
JPEG Channel
Alm Phone Contact phone n mber for 3G/4G.
System-G-Sensor Menu
Function Description
G-Sensor X G-Force in the X-direction (0000mg at rest)
G-Sensor Y G-Force in the Y-direction (0000mg at rest)
G-Sensor Z G-Force in the Z-direction (0000mg at rest)
System-Log Information Menu (read-only)
Function Description
History log of User actions, alarms, eq ipment stat s.
Disk (SD Card) Menu
Function Description
Disk Name Displays the system-recognized name of the c rrent SD Card.
Total Size Total capacity of the installed storage media.
Free Size Remaining capacity of the installed storage media.
Format (B tton) Press to format the c rrent SD Card.
Record Menu
Function Description
Channel Select the Channel for the c rrent settings.
Resol tion Left: Select D1/720p for DVR Storage. Right: Select D1/720p for Network.
Frame Rate Left: Select 1-30 fps for DVR Storage. Right: Select 1-30 fps for Network.
Q ality Left: Video Q ality for DVR Storage. Right: Video Q ality for Network.
Rec Mode Video only / A dio+Video / None.
File Len Record clips in packet lengths of: 300 seconds to 3600 seconds.
Save (B tton) Save changes (m st reboot DVR to set changes permanently).

Playback Menu
Function Description
Channel (Selection) Select the Channel(s) for playback (1-4 or ALL). Can record/play sim ltaneo sly.
Playback (B tton) Select one of the listed clips and pressed PLAY.
Copy (B tton) Select one of the listed clips to Copy (Back p).
LAN Menu
Function Description
Network Type Select LAN for Wired, 3G or WiFi for Wireless (see WiFi Setting men if sing).
DHCP Enabled: Get an IP address from the Network / Disabled: Use a static IP.
Static IP Set the IP address to assign to this DVR.
Net Mask S bnet Mask of Network.
Gateway Gateway address of Network.
DNS Not needed with a Static IP. Set if the Server IP is a DNS.
Dial p N mber Obtain from yo r telephone provider.
User Name Fill in, if necessary.
Password Fill in, if necessary.
NOTE: Please ensure that you select the proper SIM card for the 3G Module.
LAN Menu
Function Description
Net Type Select 3G or WiFi When Network Type is not LAN (See LAN Men )
DHCP Enabled: Get an IP address from the Network / Disabled: Use a static IP.
SSID WiFi Ro ter Identifier
Password Network Password
Certificate Select sec rity certificate type: WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK
Encryption Select CCMP or TKIP
Check with your network administrator for the proper security settings.
Alarm Menu
Function Description
Alarm REC Alarm-triggered recording d ration (30-sec to 330-sec, in 30 sec increments).
Positioning Interval GPS Data pload interval.
Alarm O t Set the Alarm-o t hold time (5-sec to 900-sec).
Over-speed Set the Over-speed alarm val e.
Motion Detect Not recommended for se in mobile applications.

.0 Playing Back Video
The best way to play recorded clips is by sing o r free Viewing Software on yo r PC.
However, sometimes it is helpf l to review clips directly from the CLARITY 4. Here are the
steps to do that:
Enter the MAIN MENU, then select Search/Playback and Press OK
Use the ▲▼keys to select the desired clip, then press OK to select a channel and play it.
Use the ◄► to navigate among m ltiple pages.
2.0 Video Backup
There are two methods for backing p yo r recordings:
•Connect a USB drive (FAT32, Max 20GB) to the CLARITY 4 USB Port.
•Use the remote control to navigate to the PLAYBACK men and select the desired clip.
•Press OK to start the back p process.
OR
•Stop Recording.
•Unlock the SD Card door and remove the SD Card.
•Place the SD Card in yo r PCs SD Card slot.
•Start the RTI View software to navigate, select and play the desired clips.
•If desired, select clip start and end points, then save to yo r PC hard drive.
•Note: The clips can be saved as AVI files, one channel at a time.
3.0 PTZ Control
Use the PTZ men to control the aiming of external cameras. If the system is 3G/4G
enabled, then control can be achieved remotely from any location that has a 3G/4G
connection, by sing o r free CMS software and a ser-provided CMS platform service.