SEON TL-HD User manual

DVR Firmware Version 2.1
Document Part Number 700-1014 R002
*700-0099*

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About This Guide
This guide describes the installation steps for the TL-HD DVR with firmware version
2.1 and higher.
This guide provides information to help you install the TL-HD DVR System hardware
and configure the DVR menus to user requirements with the DVR On Screen Display
or vMax Web.
Related guides include:
•Trooper TL-HD DVR User Guide, 700-1015
•vMax View User Guide, 700-0137
Conventions Used
Abbreviations and Acronyms
Finding Information Online
You can find more information about Seon Design Inc. as well as its products and
services at www.seon.com.
Customer Service Contact Information
CAUTION
Cautions identify conditions or practices that could result in damage to the unit or other
equipment.
Tip: These notes provide tips for optimum performance of the DVR system.
Important: These notes provide important information, which are not as serious as a Caution.
Acronym Definition Acronym Definition
CAN Controller area network OSD On-Screen Display
DVR Digital video recorder RA Return Authorization
FPS Frames per second SD Secure Digital
GPS Global Positioning System TCM Transmission Control Module
HD or HDD Hard drive, or Hard disk drive TCP/IP Transmission Control Protocol/Internet
Protocol
H.264 H.264 video compression USB Universal Serial Bus
LAN Local area network UTC Universal Time Coordinated
MPEG Moving Picture Experts Group
Toll free telephone:[phone] Telephone: [phone] Email: [email protected]

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Installation
1.1. Tools and Equipment - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–1
1.2. Trooper TL-HD System Package Contents - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–2
1.3. Installation Diagram - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–3
1.4. Installation Best Practices - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–4
1.5. Dimensions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–5
1.6. DVR and Component Installation- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–6
1.6.1. DVR Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–6
1.6.2. Camera Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–8
1.6.3. Alarm Button Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–8
1.6.4. Adapter Harness Installation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–10
1.6.5. Expansion Harness Installation (Optional) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–10
1.6.6. SD Card Installation (Optional) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–11
1.6.7. Power Pass Through Cable Installation (Optional) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–13
1.6.8. Diagnostic Button Installation (Optional) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–13
1.6.9. RGY Illuminator Installation (Optional) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–13
1.6.10. 12 Volt Installation Details - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–14
1.7. Hardware Installation Final Checklist - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–15
DVR Setup
2.1. DVR Menu Access - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–1
2.2. Basic DVR Configuration Settings - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–2
2.3. vMax Web Laptop Configuration - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–15
2.3.1. Connecting the DVR to the Laptop - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–17
Advanced Setup
3.1. DVR Configuration Uploads- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–2
3.1.1. Configuration Upload from USB Memory Device - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–2
3.1.2. Configuration Uploads in vMax Web - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–6
3.2. DVR Firmware Updates - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–10
3.3. Email Notifications - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–11
3.3.1. On-Screen Display Email Setup - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–11
3.3.2. vMax Web Email Setup - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–14
DVR Configuration Menus
4.1. DVR Configuration Menu Tree- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4–2
4.2. Time and Date Menu - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4–3
4.2.1. DST (Daylight Savings Time) Settings Menu - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4–4
4.3. Titles and Display Menu - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4–5
4.3.1. Monitor Settings Menu - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4–6
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4.3.2. Diagnostic Display Menu - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4–7
4.3.3. Health Check Menu - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4–8
4.4. Recording Menu - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4–9
4.4.1. Camera Menus - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4–10
4.4.2. Timer Menu - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4–11
4.4.3. HD Camera Menu - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4–12
4.4.4. HD Camera Advanced Menu - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4–13
4.5. Alarms and Signals Menu- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4–14
4.5.1. Alarm Menu - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4–15
4.5.2. Signals Menu - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4–16
4.5.3. Speed Menu - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4–17
4.5.4. GPS Menu - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4–18
4.5.5. G Sensor Menu - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4–19
4.5.6. G Sensor Calibrate Menu - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4–20
4.5.7. Others Menu - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4–21
4.6. Network Menu- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4–22
4.6.1. Advanced Network Menu - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4–23
4.6.2. VMS Servers Menu - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4–24
4.6.3. Supervisor Menu - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4–25
4.6.4. User Levels Menu - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4–26
4.6.5. DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name Server) Menu - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4–27
4.7. System Menu - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4–28
4.7.1. Program Update Menu - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4–29
4.7.2. E-mail Menu - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4–32
Legal Notice
Seon Design® Inc. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - L–1
Contact Information - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - L–1
Seon Design Inc.® Product Warranty
Advance Replacements - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -W–1
Disclaimer - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -W–2

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CHAPTER 1
Installation
This chapter describes the installation steps for the Trooper TL-HD DVR with
firmware version 2.1 or higher. This chapter contains the following sections:
Tools and Equipment, on page 1–1
Trooper TL-HD System Package Contents, on page 1–2
Installation Diagram, on page 1–3
Installation Best Practices, on page 1–4
Dimensions, on page 1–5
DVR and Component Installation, on page 1–6
DVR Installation, on page 1–6
Camera Installation, on page 1–8
Adapter Harness Installation, on page 1–10
Expansion Harness Installation (Optional), on page 1–10
SD Card Installation (Optional), on page 1–11
Power Pass Through Cable Installation (Optional), on page 1–13
Diagnostic Button Installation (Optional), on page 1–13
RGY Illuminator Installation (Optional), on page 1–13
12 Volt Installation Details, on page 1–14
Hardware Installation Final Checklist, on page 1–15
1.1. Tools and Equipment
This DVR system must be installed by a professional installer. A professional installer
has the experience and equipment to install and configure this DVR system to run
properly.
Check that you have all the system components and inspect the units for any scratches
or damage before installing.
Keys included in package contents:
• DVR keys for securing the removable hard drive
• Front cover keys for securing the removable front cover
Configuration equipment:
• For on-screen configuration: portable video monitor and trackball mouse
• For vMax Web configuration: laptop and an Ethernet cable

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1.2. Trooper TL-HD System Package Contents
The required and optional contents of a typical installation package are shown below.
The actual contents of your installation package may vary, depending on the options
selected.
Trooper TL-HD DVR with hard drive,
locking front cover, cable cover, and
mounting plate
Cameras (up to 5) and extension cables
Alarm Switch and cable Alarm input harness Ignition input harness
Adapter harness SD Card (optional)
Smart-Reach Cellular (optional, and
power pass through cable, not shown)
Smart-Reach Lite (optional) RGY Illuminator (optional, and expansion
cable, not shown
GPS receiver (optional) Portable video monitor (optional) Diagnostic Button (optional, and extension
cable, not shown)
Expansion Harness (optional)

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1.3. Installation Diagram
Use the installation diagram below to install the typical TL-HD DVR system.
Figure 1 Typical TL-HD System
Trooper® TL-HD
Typical System Setup
Vehicle Electrical Interface
Peripherals Seon System
Supports Four
Analog Cameras
GPS Receiver *1
Adapter
Harness *2
Red - Not used
Green - Vehicle + 12V *6
Black - Battery Negative
3 wires
WAKE (Optional)
Alarm Switch
*1 For speed tracking, use a GPS receiver.
*2 The Diagnostic Button and alarm input harness are optional and require the adapter harness.
*3 An optional Smart-Reach Cellular, Laptop can be used from the Ethernet outputs located on the front panel.
*4 An optional Video Monitor can be used from the video outputs located on the front or back panel.
*5 12V 150mA source or 0V 350mA sink
*6 Wake up input, active high (5 - 32V edge triggered)
Use Seon approved cards only
Portable Video Monitor *4
Diagnostic Button*2
Optional Accessories
To DVR GPS Input
To DVR
ALARM
Input
To DVR
Camera
Inputs
To DVR
SIGNALS
Input
Laptop *3
To DVR VIDEO OUT
TL-HD DVR Rear Panel
To Adapter
Harness
DIAGNOSTIC
Input
To DVR LAN
Input
Smart-Reach Lite
(Wi-Fi) *3
CHW HD
Camera To DVR
HD CAM
Input
To DVR
POWER
Input
1x5 Microfit DIAGNOSTIC/RGY (Optional)
Black - Left Turn
Green - Stop
Red - Brake Signal
Brown - Warning
White - Right Turn
5 wires
SIGNALS
Red - Vehicle + 12V
10A
3 wires
Yellow - Vehicle Switched + 12V
Black - Battery Negative
POWER
1A
Smart-Reach
Cellular Modem *1
To DVR WIFI
Input
To DVR LAN
Input
To DVR
EXPANSION
Input 2x3 Microfit Rear Vision System (Optional)
1x4 Microfit Student Track (Optional)
Blue - Vehicle + 12V (Optional) *5
Black - Battery Negative (Optional)
2 wires
From DVR
Power Thru output
SD Card *7
To DVR SD CARD Input (DVR Front)
*7

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1.4. Installation Best Practices
The TL-HD DVR is secured with a security front cover and a cable cover. The cable
cover allows wiring to enter from the under side of the back of the unit.
The DVR can be installed horizontally or vertically but not upside down.
Before installing the TL-HD DVR, keep in mind that a well-ventilated location and
sufficient clearance around the unit are key factors in performance and maintenance.
See Table 1 for information on installation requirements.
CAUTION: Heat or Moisture Damage Risk
Do not install the DVR in a location where the unit is exposed to
excessive heat or moisture. Installation close to extreme heat or moisture
will void the product warranty.
Route the wiring and cables away from sharp edges that might damage
the insulation. Avoid sharp bends in the cable.
Contact Seon before attaching the DVR to other equipment in the vehicle.
CAUTION: Install DVR Level For G Sensor Data
In order for the G Sensor calibration to work correctly, one DVR surface
must be parallel to the front of the vehicle. Failure to install either
vertically or horizontally will render the G Sensor data unusable.
Table 1 Choosing a Location and Other Installation Requirements
Ventilated
location Install the DVR away from any sort of heat outlet, heater, or AC blower. Do
not operate the DVR in a closed-in area or restrict ventilation in any way. The
DVR requires air circulation to maintain optimum operating temperature and
provide best performance. Do not expose the DVR to moisture.
Mount to secure
surfaces only Do not mount the DVR to a plastic panel or other surface that is subject to
constant vibration.
Mounting
orientation Mount the DVR in either a horizontal or vertical orientation, or hung right
side up but not upside down.
Clearance
around the DVR Allow sufficient clearance of at least six (6) inches in front of the DVR and
two (2) inches on each side for removal of the security front cover and easy
access to the hard drive and USB ports.
Allow sufficient clearance behind the DVR for camera cables, mounting
cables, Ethernet cables, and power cables.
Mounting cables The radius for the mounting cables will be dictated by the cable cover. The
rearmost surface of the cable cover will be about 3 inches from the back of the
DVR to allow camera cables to bend over each other.
Ethernet cables Avoid right angle bends in the Ethernet cables.
Power cables Provide enough slack on the power cable to prevent any force from being
exerted on the connectors. A single 4-inch diameter loop is sufficient.

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1.5. Dimensions
• Weight: 4.0 lb (1.8 kg)
• Material: steel base, aluminum housing, plastic
Important: Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Figure 1-1 Trooper TL-HD Dimensions
7"
[178]
27
8
"
[73]
10 7
16
"
[266]
23
16
"
[55]
43
4
"
[120]
51
4
"
[134]
37
8
"
[98]
3
4
"
[19]
21
8
"
[55]
75
8
"
[194]
DIMENSIONS IN INCHES [MILLIMETRES IN BRACKETS]

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1.6. DVR and Component Installation
1.6.1. DVR Installation
The DVR typically ships with the locking front cover, mounting plate, and cable cover
off but in the shipping box. The hard disk drive is in a separate box in the system
shipping kit.
To install the TL-HD DVR:
1. Select an appropriate mounting location and orientation, horizontal or vertical. For
the dimensions and location of the mounting holes, see Dimensions, on page 5.
2. Insert a hard drive inside the DVR and lock the HDD drive.
3. Install optional SD card if used. See SD Card Installation (Optional), on page 1–
11.
4. Use the mounting plate to mark the desired position of the DVR and drill the four
mounting holes.
DVR hard drive
SD card input

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5. Fasten the mounting plate to the mounting surface with the four #10 × 1" self-
drilling screws.
6. Connect the rear bottom edge of the DVR to the spring tab on the rear edge of the
mounting tray.
7. Attach the front bottom edge to the front of the DVR using the two pan-head
Phillips 3/16" screws.
8. Connect the necessary cables and components.
9. Attach the cable cover to the DVR using the provided thumb screws.
6
4
4
4
4
6
5
Cable Cover
Thumb screws

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10. When DVR installation is complete, attach the front door by hooking the door
along the top edge and turning the key to the locked position.
1.6.2. Camera Installation
Install the cameras according to the product documentation that is included with the
camera.
1.6.3. Alarm Button Installation
To install the alarm button:
1. Mount the Alarm Switch into a ½" hole.
2. Attach the black wire of the Alarm Switch to the black wire of the Alarm Input
harness. See Figure 1-2.
3. Attach the red wire of the alarm button to the red wire in the Alarm Input harness.
Door lock
Locking front cover
CAUTION: Wiring Damage
Route the wiring and cables away from sharp edges that might damage
the insulation. Avoid sharp bends in the cable.

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4. Connect the Alarm Input harness connector to the ALARM socket on the DVR.
Figure 1-2 Alarm Button and Alarm Input Harness

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1.6.4. Adapter Harness Installation
To install the adapter harness:
1. Connect the 12-pin connector to the SIGNALS socket on the DVR.
2. Connect the 3-pin harness to the active high DVR wake signal (optional).
3. Connect the 5-pin to the Diagnostic Button or RGY Illuminator (optional).
4. Connect the 5 signal wires as shown in Installation Diagram, on page 1–3.
1.6.5. Expansion Harness Installation (Optional)
To install the Expansion Harness:
1. Connect the 12-pin connector to the EXPANSION socket on the DVR.
2. Connect the 4-pin to the Student Tracking harness (optional).
3. Connect the 6-pin to the Rear Vision System harness (optional).
4. Connect the Digital Out black and blue wires (optional) as shown in Installation
Diagram, on page 1–3.
Figure 1-3 Adapter Harness
Figure 1-4 Expansion Harness

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1.6.6. SD Card Installation (Optional)
To install the SD Card:
1. On the front of the DVR, unscrew the screw holding the SD card cover plate and
remove the cover plate.
2. Remove and discard the black plastic card slot sticker from behind the cover plate.
Figure 1-5 Remove SD card cover plate
Figure 1-6 Remove SD card slot sticker

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3. Insert the Seon approved SD card in the slot, pushing it in firmly until a "click" is
heard.
4. If the DVR front locking cover is not being used, replace the cover plate and
tighten the screw to hold it in place.
Figure 1-7 Install SD card
Figure 1-8 Replace card cover

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1.6.7. Power Pass Through Cable Installation (Optional)
Use the power pass through cable to pass power to a device such as the Smart-Reach
Cellular modem for communication with vMax Live Plus.
The DVR Power Thru connector is not regulated and has a 2 Amp current rating.
The power to the device is fused by the main DVR fuse.
To install the Power Pass Through cable:
1. Connect the 3-pin connector to the POWER THRU socket on the DVR.
2. Connect the modem power connector to the Smart-Reach Cellular modem power
socket.
3. Connect the wires as shown in the Installation Diagram, on page 1–3.
4. See the Power Thru option on the System Menu, on page 4–28 for configuration
details.
1.6.8. Diagnostic Button Installation (Optional)
When installed, press the Diagnostic Button to cause an alarm event to be recorded by
the DVR.
To install the Diagnostic Button, see the Diagnostic Button Installation Guide,
document number 700-0142.
1.6.9. RGY Illuminator Installation (Optional)
When installed, the RGY Illuminator LED displays DVR status conditions.
To install the Diagnostic Button, see the RGY Illuminator Installation Guide , document
number 700-0139.
Figure 1-9 Power Pass Through Cable

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1.6.10. 12 Volt Installation Details
CAUTION: Adverse operation of the DVR
Seon does not recommend extending the power cable. Power drops
created by additional wiring can cause adverse operation of the DVR.
However, if a power cable extension is required, ensure that the voltage
drop does not exceed 1.0 volt by using the correct cable size. See Table 2.
Connections for power cables should be soldered and sealed to prevent
corrosion and voltage drop across connections.
Once complete, ensure the DVR’s voltage display is above 11 VDC with
the vehicle off and the DVR recording.
Important: Both the power and ground wires must be of increased gauge.
Table 2 12 Volt Installation Cable Length and Size
Cable length Cable size Voltage drop
20 ft. extension 12 AWG 0.65 VDC
20 ft. extension 10 AWG 0.50 VDC
40 ft. extension 10 AWG 0.79 VDC
40 ft. extension 8 AWG 0.52 VDC

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1.7. Hardware Installation Final Checklist
Harnesses (camera, recorder, and accessories)
Check that the cables and the harnesses are properly secured.
Check that sharp metal edges are not touching the cables or harnesses.
Check that the connections are solid (no shorts).
Cameras
Check for tight mount.
Check the internal harness connections.
Check that the lid is properly seated on the gasket and secured tightly.
Check camera(s) field of view.
DVR
Check for tight mounting of hardware.
Confirm that the cable grommet is properly installed.
Check that all connections are tight.
System
Install the fuses.
Plug the portable video monitor into the DVR.
Power up the DVR from the vehicle ignition.
Configure the DVR to required specifications locally using the trackball mouse and monitor,
or remotely by accessing vMax Web via Wi-Fi or Ethernet using a PC. See Basic DVR
Configuration Settings, on page 2–2.
Confirm the LAN, HDD, and PWR status indicators on the DVR front panel work properly:
Confirm that all the cameras and audio sources are operating properly.
Test audio/video record and test audio/video playback.
Reformat the hard drives by navigating to Main Menu > Configuration > System > Program
Update > Format.
A warning message appears, “Formatting the Hard Drive will erase all data. Do you wish to
continue?” Click Yes. Once formatting of the hard drive is completed, a confirmation
message appears, “Hard drive format completed. Click OK.” Exit the configuration setting
menu and system setup is complete.
Fasten and lock the front cover. Secure the cable cover on the DVR using the screws
provided.

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