SEON Trooper Basic TR1-10 User manual

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing The Trooper™ TR1-10 Basic Mobile Digital Video
Recording (DVR) System. We are sure you will find this system to be a very
high quality, reliable solution to your video monitoring requirements.
Please install this equipment as shown in this manual. Improper installation may
cause irreparable damage to the components - please follow all local, state and
federal safety regulations during installation.
The Trooper™ Basic Mobile DVR System specifications are subject to change
without notice. Please contact Seon Design™ if you have any questions or
concerns about The Trooper™ System specifications.
Seon Design™ Inc.
Unit 111, 3B Burbidge Street
Coquitlam, BC
Canada V3K 7B2
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Toll Free: 877-630-7366
E-mail: [email protected]
© 2006 Seon Design™ Inc.
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Table of Contents
FEATURES .............................................................................................................................. 1
1. DVR.............................................................................................................................. 1
2. Enclosure....................................................................................................................... 1
3. Cables and Harnesses.................................................................................................... 1
INSTALLATION ..................................................................................................................... 2
1. Horizontal Installation .................................................................................................. 2
2. Vertical Installation....................................................................................................... 3
3. Installing the DVR........................................................................................................ 4
3.1 Installing into the SCT-LD Enclosure .................................................................... 4
3.2 Description of DVR Connectors............................................................................. 4
3.3 Connecting the DVR............................................................................................... 5
4. Camera Cable................................................................................................................ 6
5. Power and Ignition Harness/Fuse ................................................................................. 7
6. Alarm Cable and Switch............................................................................................... 7
7. EZT Decoy System....................................................................................................... 8
OPERATION............................................................................................................................ 9
1. DVR Programming....................................................................................................... 9
1.1 Front Panel Controls............................................................................................... 9
1.2 Main Menu............................................................................................................ 10
1.3 Software Version .................................................................................................. 10
2. Set Time / Date / Title................................................................................................. 10
2.1 Set Time / Date ..................................................................................................... 10
2.2 Auto Daylight Saving ........................................................................................... 11
2.3 Display Voltage .................................................................................................... 11
2.4 Display Position.................................................................................................... 11
2.5 Title....................................................................................................................... 11
3. Record Mode / Schedule............................................................................................. 12
3.1 Record Speed........................................................................................................ 12
3.2 Picture Quality...................................................................................................... 12
3.3 Repeat Record....................................................................................................... 13
3.4 Record Audio 1..................................................................................................... 13
3.5 Record Audio 2..................................................................................................... 13
3.6 Delay-On Time ..................................................................................................... 13
3.7 Delay-Off Time..................................................................................................... 14
3.8 Timers................................................................................................................... 14
3.9 Alarm Recording................................................................................................... 14
4. System/Defaults.......................................................................................................... 16
4.1 Alarm Buzzer........................................................................................................ 16
4.2 Format Disk .......................................................................................................... 17
4.3 System Update...................................................................................................... 17
4.4 Load Defaults........................................................................................................ 18
4.5 Format CF Card .................................................................................................... 18
4.6 Password............................................................................................................... 19
5. DVR Operation........................................................................................................... 20
5.1 Temporary Power Button...................................................................................... 20
5.2 Video Output Jack................................................................................................. 20
5.3 Compact Flash Card Slot...................................................................................... 20

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5.4 Hard-Drive Lock................................................................................................... 21
5.5 Hard-Drive Power Indicator ................................................................................. 21
5.6 Hard-Drive Access Indicator ................................................................................ 21
5.7 Removable Hard-Drive......................................................................................... 21
5.8 IR Remote Control Receiver................................................................................. 21
5.9 Alarm Input Indicator ........................................................................................... 21
5.10 DVR Power Indicator ....................................................................................... 21
5.11 LOCK Button and Password Protection........................................................... 22
5.12 DISPLAY Button.............................................................................................. 22
5.13 REC Button....................................................................................................... 23
5.14 REV.PLAY Button........................................................................................... 23
5.15 STOP Button..................................................................................................... 23
5.16 PLAY Button.................................................................................................... 23
5.17 PAUSE Button.................................................................................................. 24
5.18 SEARCH Button............................................................................................... 24
5.19 COPY Button.................................................................................................... 26
5.20 SHUTTLE/JOG Wheel..................................................................................... 26
6. Other Features............................................................................................................. 27
6.1 Advanced Smart-Temp......................................................................................... 27
6.2 Voltage Display and Low Voltage Indicator........................................................ 27
RECORDING CAPACITY.................................................................................................... 28
MAINTENANCE................................................................................................................... 30
1. Periodic Maintenance.................................................................................................. 30
2. Returning Product For Service.................................................................................... 30
TROUBLESHOOTING.......................................................................................................... 31
SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................................................. 33
1. DVR Enclosure........................................................................................................... 33
2. DVR............................................................................................................................ 33
3. DVR Functional Features ........................................................................................... 33

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Features
1. DVR
The Trooper™ TR1-10 Basic Mobile DVR System has been designed using
extremely reliable and easy-to-use technology, including:
-A single channel of high-quality video recording
-Two channels of high-quality audio recording
-Variable image quality and recording rate
-Extended recording times using replaceable/upgradeable hard drives
-Downloadable images and video using Compact Flash memory cards
-On-screen display of time, date, and bus identification
-On-screen display of system voltage
-‘Smart-Start’ power-up protection which prevents potential damage from
voltage spikes and drops during vehicle start-up
-Repeat recording, user selectable on or off
-Variable delay-on recording, user selectable up to 60 minutes
-Variable delay-off recording, user selectable up to 60 minutes
-Twelve daily/weekly timers to set DVR recording time
-‘Advanced Smart-Temp’ controls heating and cooling functions to ensure
optimum performance at high and low temperatures
-Temporary Power for setup and playback without turning on the vehicle
ignition
-Front panel Video Output jack for setup and playback
2. Enclosure
The Trooper™ Lock Box is an innovative enclosure design made with:
-18-gauge and 16-gauge steel
-Rugged polyester powder paint coating
-A sliding rail system allowing for easy DVR installation and exchange
-A rounded front door to prevent injury from sharp edges
-A slotted cable entry allowing connectors to be inserted into the enclosure
after installation
-Mounting patterns that can accommodate installation flat on the floor,
vertically on the floor, or under a seat
-A removable, hinged locking door
3. Cables and Harnesses
The wiring connections to The Trooper™ Basic System include:
-The industry standard camera cable (video RCA, Audio RCA, Power 2.1mm),
or an integrated 6-pin MiniDIN cable, 20 ft long
-A high-reliability Power Input Harness for easy wiring of power and ignition
trigger
-A driver’s Alarm Input Switch and cable to allow easy event searching on the
DVR
-An inline power and ignition fuse for added protection

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Installation
1. Horizontal Installation
The Trooper™ Lock Box can be mounted on the floor, or underneath a seat.
There are four mounting points in the base of the enclosure that stand the unit off
the mounting surface by 3/16”.
a. Unlock the door and remove it from the enclosure base. Slide the DVR out of
the enclosure by pulling on the two bracket tabs at the front of the DVR.
b. Detach the lid from the enclosure base by removing the 2 retaining screws on
the sides of the lid near the front of the enclosure.
c. Decide whether the power and camera cables will enter the enclosure on the
LEFT or RIGHT side. Swap the Cable Grommet and the Hole Plug if required.
d. Use the 4 enclosed #10 x ¾” screws or #10 x 1” self-drilling screws to secure
the enclosure base to the floor.
If mounting under a seat, please call your Seon Design™ sales
representative or dealer to inquire about the special Underseat Mounting
Bracket Kit available.
e. Slide the lid on to the enclosure and secure it with the 2 retaining screws
removed earlier.
Hole Plug
Cable Grommet

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2. Vertical Installation
For added versatility and installation in difficult locations, The Trooper™ System
can be mounted vertically. The enclosure has three mounting holes in the end to
accommodate this.
a. Remove the door and lid from the enclosure, and then slide the DVR out.
b. If necessary, swap the Cable Grommet and the Hole Plug to accommodate
the cable entry.
c. Use 3 of the enclosed #10 x ¾” screws or #10 x 1” self-drilling screws to
attach the enclosure to the floor.
d. To prevent excess vibration, use the remaining #10 x ¾” screw or #10 x 1”
self-drilling screw to attach the enclosure to a vertical surface.
e. Re-attach the enclosure lid using the 2 screws removed earlier.
Vertical Mounting Screw

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3. Installing the DVR
3.1 Installing into the SCT-LD Enclosure
For installations into the SCT-LD series of enclosures, The Trooper™ TR1-
10 DVR has two brackets attached to the sides that allow it to slide easily in
and out of the enclosure. The brackets also enable easy ‘top-up’ orientation of
the DVR when installed on the floor or under a seat.
The rear of each bracket has two plastic retainers that allow cables to easily
slip in between to ensure they do not get pinched at the back of the enclosure
when the DVR slides in.
3.2 Description of DVR Connectors
The front of the DVR has a standard RCA-style Video Output Jack used
during setup and playback. There is also a special red Temporary Power
Button that will provide power to the DVR independently of the vehicle
ignition.
On the back of the Trooper™ TR1-10 DVR are the connectors for the
camera input, video output, power outputs, power harness, and alarm cable.
Cable Retainers
Temporary Power Switch
Video Output Jack

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There is an RCA-style connector for Video In, as well as a 6-pin MiniDIN
connector that contains the Audio In and Camera Power. There is also an
RCA-style connector for Video Out.
There are two audio inputs on The Trooper™ TR1-10 DVR for use with two
different audio sources, such as a camera for Audio 1 and a remote
microphone (optional) for Audio 2. Note that the Audio Input from the MiniDIN
connector is also connected to the Audio 1 Input.
3.3 Connecting the DVR
For camera cables using the 6-pin MiniDIN connector, simply plug the
connector into the mating jack on the back of the DVR.
For camera cables using RCA-style connectors, plug the yellow RCA-style
Camera Video Connector from the camera into the yellow RCA-style Video
Input Jack on the back of the DVR.
Plug the red RCA-style Camera Audio Connector from the camera into the
white Audio 1 (or Audio 2) Input Connector on the back of the DVR.
Connect the Camera Power Plug. The 2.1mm Power Output jacks are
identical so the Scout™ or Trooper™ Camera Power Plug or accessory
power plug can be inserted into either jack.
Plug the Power and Ignition Harness Connector into the Power Input
Connector on the back of the DVR.
If the Alarm Switch is being used, plug the Alarm Cable Connector into the
Alarm Input Connector on the back of the DVR.
Push the cables between the Cable Retainers on the back of the DVR
Brackets and slide the DVR into the enclosure. Take care not to pinch or bind
any cables.
Camera Video Input Jack
- Yellow RCA-Style Audio Output Jacks
- Red RCA-Style
Power Jacks
- 2.1mm Barrel
Power and Ignition Harness Connector
- 4 Pins (3 Pins Used)
Audio Input Jacks
- White RCA-Style
Alarm Input Connector
- 2 Pins
Camera Input Jack
- 6-Pin MiniDIN

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4. Camera Cable
The Trooper™ System uses either the industry standard camera cable with an
RCA plug for Video and Audio, and a 2.1mm barrel connector for Power, or an
integrated 6-pin MiniDIN connector. The cable comes pre-wired into the camera,
but if disconnected, it is easily re-attached into the terminal blocks inside the
camera. The color chart below describes each wire:
RCA Cable Colors MiniDIN Cable Colors Description
Red Red Power Positive (+)
Black (and Silver) Black (and Silver) Power Ground (-)
Green Green Audio Positive (+)
White White Audio Ground (-)
Brown Yellow Video Positive (+)
Blue Blue or Brown Video Ground (-)
The wires attach to the terminal blocks in the camera as shown below:
The Camera Cable is 20 feet long and should be long enough to reach from a
camera mounted to the header or ceiling of a bus down to the DVR Lock Box.
Longer cables can be obtained by contacting Seon Design™.
The cable can be surface run or concealed. If the installation is surface run,
ensure that the cable is secured at multiple points and is protected from sharp
corners.
If the cable is concealed, it can be pulled from either end. Pulling from the
connector end will require larger holes in panels; pulling from the wire end will
require the cable to be disconnected from the camera.
The cable enters the DVR Lock Box through the large cable grommet near the
door. The connectors can be fed through the grommet one at a time, or the
grommet can be cut at the top and the cables can be simply slid into the
grommet. Leave enough cable in the DVR Lock Box to allow the DVR to slide all
the way back.
Red Wire
- Power Positive (+)
Black Wire
- Power Ground (-)
Green Wire
- Audio Positive (+)
White Wire
- Audio Ground (-)
Blue Wire
- Video Ground (-)
Brown or Yellow Wire
- Video Positive (+)

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5. Power and Ignition Harness/Fuse
The 20-foot Power and Ignition Harness for The Trooper™ Basic System uses
a pair of 18 AWG power wires to connect to the vehicle battery and a 22AWG
yellow wire to connect to a fuse-protected, ignition switched circuit.
IMPORTANT: The Battery Power wires should be connected as close to the 12V
battery as possible.
If there is a master battery switch in the battery compartment connected to the
battery’s negative (-) terminal, then the black Battery Power wire should be
connected after the switch. The red Battery Power wire should be connected to
the supplied in-line fuse, and then the fuse should be connected directly to the
12V battery’s positive (+) terminal.
There are two main reasons for connecting directly to the battery:
1) The battery acts as a very good filter for transients and surges on the vehicle
power lines.
2) The lines from the battery have a voltage drop across them because of
current drawn by lights, blowers, A/C units, etc. If the voltage drop is too
large, then the DVR will detect the low voltage and stop recording to protect
itself. If the voltage stays low for too long, the DVR will interpret this as
meaning the vehicle battery is drained and the DVR will shut down
completely.
IMPORTANT: The supplied in-line automotive fuse holders are for protecting the
Battery Positive wire (red) and the Ignition Trigger wire (yellow). Butt-splice
connectors are supplied to connect the fuse holders to their respective wires. The
Battery Positive fuse holder uses the 3A automotive blade fuse, and the Ignition
Trigger fuse holder uses the 1A automotive blade fuse.
6. Alarm Cable and Switch
The Trooper™ TR1-10 DVR has a valuable feature that allows for easy
searching of events in the recorded video. An Alarm Event can be used to set a
search point in the digital video and can be triggered from a number of different
sources, including a driver-activated switch. A 20-foot Alarm Input Cable is
provided that plugs into the Alarm Input Connector on the back of the DVR.
Yellow Trigger Wire
- Ignition Trigger
Red Battery Wire
- Battery Positive Black Battery Wire
- Battery Negative

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Connecting the red and black wires from the Alarm Input Cable together will
activate the Alarm Input. Alternatively, connecting the red wire to electrical
ground can also activate the Alarm Input.
A red push-button Alarm Switch is also provided. This switch mounts into a ½”
hole and is attached to the Alarm Input Cable using the two butt splice
connectors supplied. The black wire from the Alarm Switch attaches to the black
wire in the Alarm Input Cable, and the blue wire in the Alarm Switch attaches to
the red wire in the Alarm Input Cable.
7. EZT Decoy System
The EZT Decoy System uses a live camera that does not have to be changed
from bus to bus - only the DVR must be removed. For decoy systems, the lock
box and all the harnesses and cables are installed the same as for a live system.
Alarm Input Cable
- 20 Feet
Alarm Switch
- 1 Foot

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Operation
1. DVR Programming
1.1 Front Panel Controls
The DVR uses on-screen programming to allow for easy setup of all the
functions and controls. If the DVR is recording or playing, press the ‘STOP’
button on the front of the DVR and then enter the menus by pressing the
‘MENU’ button. The ‘Up’ and ‘Down’ arrow buttons are used to move up and
down through the menus, while the ‘Left’ and ‘Right’ arrows are used to
change values of menu items. The center Jog Control of the ‘SHUTTLE/JOG’
wheel can also be used to change the values of menu items.
The ‘ENTER’ button is used to select a menu item. Once in the menus, the
‘MENU’ button functions as an ‘EXIT’ button.
If the DVR will not enter the Menu Mode, then the keypad may have been
Locked Out. See the Section ‘5.11 LOCK Button and Password Protection’
below for further information.
MENU/EXIT Button
ENTER Button
LEFT Arrow Button
RIGHT Arrow Button
UP Arrow Button
DOWN Arrow Button
SHUTTLE Wheel JOG Wheel (Center)

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1.2 Main Menu
Power up The Trooper™ DVR by pressing the Temporary Power Button on
the front of the DVR for 3 seconds. The DVR will take approximately 20
seconds to perform its self-test. Press the ‘MENU’ button on either the front
panel or the remote control to enter the programming mode. The opening
menu will be displayed:
Use the ‘UP’ and ‘DOWN’ buttons to move between the three options. The
selected option will be highlighted.
1.3 Software Version
Displayed on the Main Menu is the software version in the DVR. When
contacting Seon Design™ about any service or operational issues, please
have the software version available for the Service Technician. In the above
example, the software version is 1.04.
2. Set Time / Date / Title
2.1 Set Time / Date
Press the ‘ENTER’ button to change the time and date features. The menu
below will be shown:
Use the ‘UP’ and ‘DOWN’
buttons to move between the
different fields. Use the ‘LEFT’
and ‘RIGHT’ buttons, or the
‘JOG’ wheel, to change a value.
The time is displayed in 12-hour
format only.
SEON DESIGN™ INC.
Main Menu
Set Time / Date / Title
Record Mode / Schedule
System / Defaults
Ver 1.04 (07/15/2004)
Set Time / Date / Title
Time: 10:44:32 AM
Date: 05/27/2004 THU (DST)
Auto Daylight Savings: ON
Display Voltage : ON
Display Position : BOT
Title: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

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The date is displayed as MM/DD/YYYY, where MM is the 2-digit month, DD is
the 2-digit day of the month, and YYYY is the complete 4-digit year. The day
of the week is automatically determined from the month, day, and year
settings. DST (Daylight Saving Time) is automatically determined from the
time and date.
2.2 Auto Daylight Saving
The ‘Auto Daylight Saving’ option allows the internal clock to automatically
adjust to Daylight Saving Time. On the first Sunday in April, the time will jump
from 1:59:59 am to 3:00:00 am for Daylight Saving Time. On the last Sunday
in October, the time will adjust back to Standard Time by changing from
1:59:59 am to 1:00:00 am. If this feature is set to ‘OFF’, then the internal clock
will not change for Daylight Saving Time. Press the ‘LEFT’ or ‘RIGHT’ button
to change between ‘ON’ and ‘OFF’.
2.3 Display Voltage
Displaying the system input voltage can be a valuable tool for diagnosing any
potential problems with the system. Use the ‘LEFT’ or ‘RIGHT’ buttons to
change between ‘ON’ and ‘OFF’
2.4 Display Position
The ‘Display Position’ option allows the user to set the overlaid text at either
the top of the screen or the bottom of the screen. At the bottom of the screen,
the first line of text shows the title, and the second line shows the time and
date. When positioned at the top of the screen, the first line is the time and
date and the second line is the title. Press the ‘LEFT’ or ‘RIGHT’ button to
change between ‘TOP’ and ‘BOT’.
2.5 Title
The Trooper™ Basic DVR can display a unique title for each system. The
title can be up to 28 characters long and consist of the capital letters ‘A’
through ‘Z’, the numbers ‘0’ through ‘9’, and some punctuation marks.
Use the ‘UP’ and ‘DOWN’
buttons to move between the
different characters. Use the
‘JOG’ wheel to quickly change
the characters.
Press the ‘MENU’ button to
return to the first menu.
Set Time / Date / Title
Time: 10:44:32 AM
Date: 05/27/2004 THU (DST)
Auto Daylight Savings: ON
Display Voltage : ON
Display Position : BOT
Title: SCHOOL BUS_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

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3. Record Mode / Schedule
Several important features of The Trooper™ Basic System are contained in the
‘Record Mode/Schedule’ menu, as shown below:
3.1 Record Speed
The ‘Record Speed’ option allows for recording at different image rates. The
fastest rate is 60 ips (images per second), the rate of full speed video. Lower
image rates result in being able to record for much longer periods of time for a
given size of hard-drive. The user may find that the quality of motion at 10 ips
is sufficient for most requirements. At slower rates, the motion becomes more
and more ‘jerky’, as in a time-lapse VCR system. The Trooper™ DVR can
record down to 0.1 ips, or one image every 10 seconds. For most school bus
applications this would probably be too slow, although it would extend the
recording time by a factor of 100 over the default rate of 10 ips. The recording
Speed options are: 0.1 ips, 0.2 ips, 0.5 ips, 1 ips, 1.5 ips, 2 ips, 5 ips, 10 ips,
20 ips, 30 ips, and 60 ips.
Use the ‘LEFT’ and ‘RIGHT’ buttons, or the ‘JOG’ wheel to change the
Record Speed.
3.2 Picture Quality
The Trooper™ TR1-10 DVR uses video compression to extend the recording
time on the hard-drive. The Picture Quality option allows the user to trade off
the amount a picture is compressed versus the amount of memory the picture
takes on the hard-drive. A higher picture quality means lower compression,
and therefore a higher memory requirement. For an average image taken in
good lighting conditions the Picture Quality options equate to the following
image storage size:
Picture Quality Image Size in kilobytes (kB)
1 – STD (Standard) 15 kB
2 20kB
3 25kB
4 30kB
5 35kB
6 – HIGH 40 kB
Record Mode / Schedule
Record Speed : 10 IPS
Picture Quality : 4
Repeat Record : ON
Record Audio 1 : ON
Record Audio 2 : OFF
Delay-On Time : 30 SEC
Delay-Off Time : 30 SEC
Timers
Alarm Recording

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As shown, recording at Picture Quality 2 will provide twice as much recording
time as recording at Picture Quality 6 (20 kB versus 40 kB image size)
because the images are compressed more at Quality 2. The user should try
different Picture Quality settings to determine the optimum choice for their
situation.
See the Recording Capacity section further in this manual for estimated
recording durations for different Speeds, Image Qualities, and hard-drive
sizes.
3.3 Repeat Record
When the DVR has recorded enough video to completely fill the hard-drive,
the user has the choice of making the system stop recording (thereby
retaining all of the information) or allowing the system to start recording over
the information on the hard-drive. This latter feature is called ‘Repeat
Recording’ as the system will record repeatedly over the information on the
hard-drive every time the hard-drive fills up. If enabled, the system records
over the oldest files first before recording over the latest information. Choose
‘ON’ from the ‘Repeat Record’ menu item to enable this feature.
If Repeat Record is ‘OFF’ and the hard-drive has been filled, the DVR can be
made to start recording again by pressing the ‘REC’ button for 5 seconds.
3.4 Record Audio 1
The Trooper™ TR1-10 DVR has two audio inputs and outputs. By turning the
‘Record Audio 1’ feature to ‘OFF’ then no signal will be recorded from the
audio input. This feature is useful if no microphone is being used as hard-
drive memory space will not be used to record the unnecessary audio
channel. At slow recording speeds, this can amount to a considerable saving
as the audio recording uses about 15 kilobytes per second per channel when
recording.
3.5 Record Audio 2
Similar to the ‘Record Audio 1’ option above, turning ‘OFF’ the ‘Record Audio
2’ option will save memory space on the hard-drive.
3.6 Delay-On Time
The ‘Delay-On’ option uses Smart-Start that protects the DVR from
transients and voltage swings during vehicle startup. When ‘Delay-On’ is set
to ‘0’, the system will start up as soon as the vehicle ignition is turned on.
When the ‘Delay-On’ time is set to ’15 SEC’ or ’30 SEC’, then the system will
not power up for the first 15 or 30 seconds, respectively. This allows for the
vehicle voltage to stabilize and provide a clean source to the DVR. For
‘Delay-On’ times greater than 30 seconds, the DVR will not power up for the
first 30 seconds. After this the DVR will power up but wait to start recording
for the remainder of the ‘Delay-On’ time. This feature is very useful when the
driver does not pick up the first passenger for some time after beginning the
run. The ‘Delay-On’ times can be set to ‘0’, ’15 SEC’, ’30 SEC’, ‘1 MIN’, ‘2
MIN’, ‘3 MIN’, ‘4 MIN’, ‘5 MIN’, ’10 MIN’, ’15 MIN’, ’20 MIN’, ’30 MIN’, ’45 MIN’,
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Note that after power-up, the DVR may take up to 20 seconds to start
recording as it performs a thorough self-test.
3.7 Delay-Off Time
The ‘Delay-Off’ option enables the DVR to continue recording after the driver
has turned off the vehicle ignition. Several different times are available: 15
seconds, 30 seconds, 1 minute, 2 minutes, 3 minutes, 4 minutes, 5 minutes,
10 minutes, 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 45 minutes, and 60 minutes. Choosing
‘0’ will disable the ‘Delay-Off’ feature.
3.8 Timers
The Trooper™ Basic DVR has the ability to record at preset times during the
day. This is helpful when a bus may have a long drive before picking up any
passengers. Choosing the ‘Timers’ option brings up the following menu:
The default setting for each
timer is ‘OFF’. When
turning ‘ON’ a timer it is
very important that it be
programmed correctly.
The ‘Day’ of each timer can be set to a particular day of the week (SUN,
MON, TUE, WED, THU, FRI, and SAT), or it can be set to record every
Weekday (WDAY), only on the Weekend (WEND), or every day (DLY). The
‘Start’ and ‘Stop’ times are displayed in the 24-hour mode.
The ‘Record Speed’ and ‘Picture Quality’ can also be set differently for each
Timer interval. Refer to Sections 3.a and 3.b above for more information on
Speed and Picture Quality, respectively.
The vehicle ignition must be turned on for the timers to work. Try to avoid
overlapping timer Start and Stop times as they can appear confusing. Also
note that the ‘Delay-On’ settings are over-ridden by the timers, except for the
first 30 seconds. If the system is recording during a Timer interval, then the
‘Delay-Off’ settings will over-ride the timer once the vehicle ignition is turned
off.
3.9 Alarm Recording
The Trooper™ DVR has the ability to interface to an external device that can
trigger an Alarm event. If an Alarm occurs, the event is marked in the
recording for easy searching during playback. Also, the recording Speed and
Picture Quality can be changed during an external Alarm event. The menu
below shows the options available:
Timers
Day Start Stop Speed Quality Set
Sun 12:00A 12:00A 10 IPS 4 OFF
Sun 12:00A 12:00A 10 IPS 4 OFF
Sun 12:00A 12:00A 10 IPS 4 OFF
Sun 12:00A 12:00A 10 IPS 4 OFF
Sun 12:00A 12:00A 10 IPS 4 OFF
Sun 12:00A 12:00A 10 IPS 4 OFF
Sun 12:00A 12:00A 10 IPS 4 OFF
Sun 12:00A 12:00A 10 IPS 4 OFF
Sun 12:00A 12:00A 10 IPS 4 OFF

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Changing the Alarm Recording to ‘OFF’ will disable the Alarm Input.
The Recording Speed can be set from 0.1 ips to 60 ips. The default is set to
30 ips, which is 3x greater than the default recording speed of 10 ips. This will
allow for greater image continuity when reviewing an Alarm Event on
playback. See section 3.a for more information on Recording Speed.
The Recording Quality can also be set for the duration of the Alarm Event.
For example, changing the Quality to 6 – HIGH would provide a clearer
picture during the Alarm. Because the Alarm Events are typically short in
duration, increasing the Quality will not have a significant impact on the
overall recording time available on the hard-drive.
The Alarm Duration Time set the length of time that the Recording Speed and
Recording Quality settings from above are active. The choices are 5 sec, 10
sec, 30 sec, 1 minute, 5 minutes, 10 minutes, 30 minutes, 60 minutes, or
NON-STOP. This last option means that once an Alarm Event has been
triggered, the DVR will not exit Alarm Mode until the DVR has been turned off,
or the user has pressed the ‘STOP’ button on the front panel (or remote
control).
Alarm Recording
Alarm Operation : ON
Recording Speed : 30 IPS
Recording Quality : 4
Alarm Duration Time: 30 SEC