Streamax A5-E0804 MDVR User manual

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User Manual
For
A5-E0804 MDVR
Mobile Digital Video Recorder

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Notice
The information in this manual was current when published. The manufacturer reserves the right to
revise and improve its products. All specifications are therefore subject to change without any notice.
The purpose of this manual is to kindly aid the user for the operation for our MDVR (especially for GUI
setting). The user should have a basic understanding of computer operation and basic knowledge of
how to connect peripherals and make some settings.
Copyright
Under copyright laws, the content of this manual may not be copied, photocopied, reproduced,
translated or reduced to any electronic medium or machine- readable form, in whole or in part, without
prior written consent of Streamax Technology Co., Ltd.

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Guarantee & Warnings
1) Electrical Apparatus Safety
All installation and operation should comply with local electrical safety norms.
2) Transportation
In the process of transportation, storage and installation, please avoid heavy stress, violent vibration,
impact and water splashing.
3) Installation
Install the equipment in accordance with the requirements, handle carefully. Do not heavily press the
equipment before the MDVR installation is finished.
4) Requirements on Engineers & Technicians
All the work of checking and maintenance should be done by qualified technicians and engineers.
We do not undertake any responsibility caused by unauthorized modifications.
5) Requirements on Environment
The equipment should be installed and stored in a cool and dry place, away from direct sunlight,
flammable or explosive substances, etc. Keep gaps not less than 3cm around the device to facilitate
ventilation for cooling.
6) Accessories
Make sure to use accessories from the manufacturer recommended in the attachment.
Insulate circuit ground and metal shell for all the peripherals.
Before installation, please open the package and ensure that all parts are included.
If there are any problems, please contact us as soon as possible.

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1. Product characteristics
1.1. Overview
A5-E0804 is a cost-effective and function-extensive equipment specially designed for mobile
surveillance and intelligent scheduling. It uses high-speed processor and embedded operating system,
combined with H. 264 video compression/decompression technology, 3G/4G, WIFI, network technology
and GPS locating technology. It can realize 720P, CIF, HD1 and D1 video recording, vehicle driving
information recording and wireless data uploading. With center software it also achieves alarm linkage
central monitoring, remote management and playback analysis. A5-E0804 is easy to use with modular
design, multi-functions, superior anti-vibration, flexible installation and high reliability, etc.
1.2. Product advantage
1.2.1. Structural advantages
1) Modular design for easy maintenance. User replaces main module when changing 3G module
to 4G one.
2) Dual SIM cards design for different applications.
3) Adopts explosion-proof and seal design, water proof dust proof is up to IP54.
4) The design of machine is with anti-pressure design, which bears a machine of 4000 kg weight
without any deformation
5) Good heat dissipation, for the device shell and the main modules adopt aluminum material.
6) Independent fan module.
1.2.2. Hardware advantage
1) Power adopts buck / boost structure. When power input is below 8V, it will rise to 12V, when
power input is above 36V, it will reduce to 12V to maintain power stability.
2) Power supply is with dynamic response design.
3) Power supply can bear a variety of power shock, such as anti-reverse, transient high voltage
protection. It applies with ISO7636-2 standard.
4) With power loss protection, the equipment can work about 8-10 seconds after sudden power off
to ensure the integrity of the video. Besides, it can resist various high and low pulse. In the test,
unplug the power and plug immediately, the device keeps working without restarting.
5) Built-in three-axis sensor, can perceive the acceleration in different directions.
6) Built-in 4G memory (dedicated MLC), for station report file storage which is reliable and stable.
Generally, the 4G memory can store all the line files.
7) Boards are connected with high quality connectors to reduce data transmission error.
8) Connectors match device structure precisely to prevent displacement or damage of the

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connector in the case of vibration.
9) All the materials are tested scientifically:
Step 1: test whether the electrical characteristics meet the requirements
Step 2: test whether the environmental characteristics meet the requirements in the car
Step 3: the device goes through four stages before launching market, sample/ trial production /
market test / batch import
1.2.3. Software advantage
1) Streamax owns patented invention of the excellent and strong file management systems to
ensure the integrity of audio and video data and reliability.
2) File list, index and other important data backup will not lead to a large number of data can not
be accessed in a slight hard disk physical damage.
1.2.4. Function advantage
1) Supports minimum temperature -40℃, intelligent control of negative feedback heating curve. It
supports regular start-up preheating and intelligent insulation. In addition, it meets the global
climate requirements of different climatic conditions and equipment can work in a variety of
harsh conditions.
2) Supports pre-recording for about 1 hour.
3) Support 8 channels 720P AHD and 1 channel 720P HD simultaneously.
4) Alarm recording can be locked for a certain time before the deletion, which cannot be covered
randomly.
5) Alarm recording can be exported by flash drive to facilitate the extraction of video.
6) Delayed shutdown function. After the vehicle ignition switches off, it keeps working during the
specified time (5 minutes to 6 hours). It turns off at specified time. The advantage of the delay
shutdown function is that it can extend the recording time and avoid damage to the hard disk
caused by sudden power off.
7) It can report station automatically in complicated road conditions without the driver intervention.
8) There is a special PC software to prevent the driver to know the password and to operate the
device.
1.3. Features
1) All the modules are connected with exquisite connectors, supporting quick disconnection,
which is safe and easy to maintain.
2) Each module (including waterproof fan modules) when a failure occurs, the system
automatically detects and alarms.
3) Adopts explosion-proof and seal design for the outer shell.
4) Combines together three vibration-resistant technologies: mechanical anti-vibration, electronic
anti-vibration and software anti-vibration.
5) Supports DC8~36V wide voltage input, suitable for 12V and 24V vehicles.

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6) Monitor video streams coherence.
7) Watermark technology: prevents data tempering and guarantees the video authenticity and
legal efficiency.
1.4. Functions
1) Local recording and video playback: 720P/WD1/WHD1/WCIF/D1/HD1/CIF resolution optional.
2) Driving recording: provides statistics on speed, turning, brake, reverse, opening door, etc.
3) Network function: supports break point uploading continually, which can realize the remote
video surveillance, video download, remote alarming and network timing of the equipment, network
setting and remote upgrade, etc.
4) High-speed backup: support high-speed backup through USB2.0, as well as backup through
SD card.
5) User log: on-off status of the device, video loss, recording start time / end time, user log in / log
out, modification of the device parameters, checking the time, GPS status.
6) Import and export of the configuration file: thumb drive import/export device parameters.
7) Device upgrade: supports local upgrade and remote upgrade.
8) Alarm linkage: supports linkage switch value output, image display, etc.
9) Storage formatting: formatting SD cards and external USB devices.
1.5. Specifications
Items
Technical Index
Product Series
A5-E0804
Function Overview
Preview, Recording, Network, Playback, Location
tracking
System
OS
Linux 3.0.8
Control Mode
IR remote control, control panel, network
Video
Input
8 channels AHD(720P) + 1 channel IPC(720P)
Output
2 channels
Total Resource
200 FPS 720P AHD @ PAL
240 FPS 720P AHD @ NTSC
+120 FPS 720P
Video Signal Standard
Electrical level: 1Vpp; Impedance: 75Ω
NTSC/PAL Optional
Audio
Input
9 channels
Output
1 channel
Audio Signal Standard
Electrical level: 2Vpp; Input impedance: 4.7Ω
Display
Display Split
1/4/9/16
OSD
GPS information, alarm, temperature, acceleration,
voltage, device information, software version, MCU
version, network information
Operation Interface
Semi-transparent GUI

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Recording
Video/Audio Compression
H.264/ADPCM
Image Resolution
PAL:
720P(1280X720)
WD1（960X576, D1(704X576)
WHD1(960X288), HD1(704x288)
WCIF(480X288), CIF(352x288)
NTSC:
720P(1280X720)
WD1（960X480, D1(704x480)
WHD1(960X240), HD1(704x240)
WCIF(480X240), CIF(352x240)
Digital: 720P(1280X720)
Image Quality
4 Levels adjustable
Recording Mode
Manual/Schedule/Alarm (sensor trigger, speed,
acceleration, video loss, temperature)
Pre-recording
0-60minutes
Post-recording
0-30minutes
Mirror recording
Yes
Playback
Playback Channel
1 channel by local playback, 1 channel by software
playback, 4/8 channels playback
Search Mode
Date/time, channel, event
Network
3G/4G
EVDO/WCDMA/TDD/FDD
WIFI
802.11b/g/n/
Ethernet
100Mbps
Locating
GPS
Location tracking, speed detection and time sync
Storage
Hard Disk
2.5” SATA HDD
Interface
USB
USB2.0 × 2
SD
SD × 1
Sensor
8 inputs, 2 outputs
Serial Port
RS232*2, RS485*2
CAN
Supports CAN port*2
Intercommunication
Intercommunication inside/outside vehicle
Speed
1 channel pulse speed detection
Panel
Control panel CP4 (Optional accessory)
Power
Input
DC8-36V
Output
1A@12V,1A@5V
Consumption
Impact current: input [email protected]
Working current: input 13.5V@1.6A
input [email protected]
Standby current: 0A
Physical
Characteristic
Dimension
(L x W x H)
313x176x119mm
Weight
3.7Kg

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Operating
Environment
Temperature
-25℃- +60℃
Relative Humidity
8%-90%
Certificates
CE, FCC, MIL-STD-810F
1.6. System diagram

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1.7. Externalinterface
1.7.1. Dimension (Unit: mm)
1.7.2. Front panel
Serial No.
Print
Description
1
WiFi antenna interface
2
GPS antenna interface

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3G antenna interface
4
USB
USB interface
5
Debug test interface
6
SD/SMI1/SIM2 Slot
Mirror image SD card/SMI1/SIM2 Slot
1.7.3. Rear panel
Serial No.
Print
Description
1
DC8-36V
Power input
2
CAN
External CANBUS
3
USB
USB interface to connect fire
proof box
4
A/V
Audio/Video input1~8
5
Panel
Control panel(CP4)
6
Sensor
8 channels sensor interface
7
RS485-1/2,RS232
232/485 serial port
8
Speed
Pulse speed interface, 2
channels alarm output
9
IPC
LAN or 1 channel IPC
10
Amplifier
Amplifier port

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1.8. Hard disk installation instruction
1.9. Sim card installation instructions

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2. FAQ
1) The system can’t start?
Usually this problem results from the incorrect power connection. Please follow below steps to
check the power connection:
1. Check the input power, whether the power wire is connected correctly, whether the ground wire is
connected back to the battery, and whether the fuse on the power wire is in good condition.
2. Check whether the ACC signal wire input to the power is with voltage higher than 7 V.
3. Check whether the device key is closed.
2) The MDVR restarts uninterruptedly?
Please follow below steps to check it:
1. Check whether the voltage of MDVR is insufficient. If the voltage is less than the start-up voltage of
the device, the device would always restart.
2. The problem in hard disk/SD card may cause the failure to start. Take off the storage part and check
whether it is broken down.
3) The device can’t record?
Usually this problem results from the storage disk or camera. Please follow below steps to check it:
1. Check whether the storage disk is installed, whether it is in good contact, and whether the disk can
be read normally in computer.
2. Check whether the storage disk is formatted. The storage disk should be formatted before normally
storing record files.
3. Check whether there is video signal input into the device from camera, and whether there is
video/image on the screen.
4) There is no voice in record file?
Please follow below steps to check it:
1. Check whether there is an external pickup, or whether the camera features with the function of
audio collection.
2. Access to Video Channel Settings, check if Audio is set on.
3. There must be video input into the channel for recording and it must record normally.
5) The GPS works abnormally?
Please follow below steps to check it:
1. Check whether the GPS antenna is installed correctly. There is a silk print logo on the GPS antenna
holder behind the host device.
2. Check whether the antenna receiver is sheltered. It should not be covered by any stuff, which may
cause it not to receive signals.
3. Environmental influence such as tree shades, being inside tunnel, driving near tall building or
elevated roads, thunderstorms or other weather influence, etc. can also cause signal loss or
receiving wrong signals.
6) The device can’t shutdown in ignition switch mode?
Please follow below steps to check it:
1. Check if the ACC line connection mode is correct; and check whether there is voltage on ACC
yellow line when the key is turned off.
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of the task table.
7) How to install the WIFI antenna?
The antenna must be installed on unobstructed place of the roof, and be fixed with glue.
8) The device cannot be shut down when in ignition ON/OFF mode.
Check if the ACC signal wiring is correct and if there is voltage for ACC signal line after the key is
turned off .
If you have set timing recording, and at the current time it is still in task recording, the device may be
impossible to be shut down.
9) GPS anomaly.
Check if the GPS antenna is properly installed. There is silkscreen GPS identification on the GPS
antenna pedestal on the back of the MDVR device. Check if the antenna connector is blocked and
make sure the antenna connector not be covered by other things.
Trees block, being inside the tunnel, driving near tall buildings or viaduct, thunderstorms and other
environmental effects may also cause to receive no GPS signal or error signal.
10) No voice in video files.
See if there is an external microphone, or if the camera cannot capture audio;
Enter into the video channel settings, then check if the audio is open;
Ensure video input and normal recording, on which the audio recording channels must be based.
11) The device doesn’t record.
Make sure the storage part is installed and of fine contact, the data can be read on PC, and the
storage device is not formatted.
Check if there are video signal input to the main device, and whether there are video images in the
channel pictures.
12) Why has the MDVR device always been in a state of restart?
Check whether the MDVR device voltage is insufficient. If the device voltage does not reach the
start voltage, the device will restart.
Hard disk or SD card may cause the MDVR device unable to start. You need to remove the storage
device and then boot up to verify whether it is caused by the storage device.
13) Why the MDVR device cannot start?
Check the device input power to see if the power wiring is correct, if there is ground wire connected
back to the battery, and if the fuse of the power wire is n good condition;
Check whether there is voltage(more than 7V) on power input ACC signal wire;
Check whether the hard disk key is turned off.
14) What is the log in user name and password for new device?
The default user name and password are both “admin”. The device password can be set as empty.