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User Manual
For
X5-E0804/E0408 MDVR V2.0
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. 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. (Copyright 2013-2015)

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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.
Package (For standard equipment)
Item
Quantity
Description
MDVR
1
X5-E0804 V 2.0
Remote controller
1
To control MDVR
GPS active antenna
1
L=5m
WIFI antenna
1
WCDMA 3G antenna
1
DB44 wire-S28-8CH-A
1
Key
1
To lock/unlock MDVR
Screw
6
Yo install the shelves
Shelves
2
L150*W60*T2.0mm, black
9 pin aviation power input wire
1
L=280mm
Fuse
2
Please select the right fuse.
12V power input vehicle Blue (15A) x 1
24V power input vehicle Brown (7.5A) x 1
USB wire
1
L=800mm
7 pin aviation amplifier output wire
1
L=250mm
Inspection certificate
1
Warranty card
1

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Contents
1. PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS......................................................................................................................5
1.1. OVERVIEW.........................................................................................................................................5
1.2. FEATURES......................................................................................................................................... 5
1.3. FUNCTIONS.......................................................................................................................................5
1.4. SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................................................................. 6
1.5. SYSTEM DIAGRAM..........................................................................................................................7
1.6. EXTERNAL INTERFACE................................................................................................................. 8
1.7. DESCRIPTION.................................................................................................................................11
2. SETTING............................................................................................................................................................15
2.1. CP4 CONTROL PANEL..................................................................................................................15
3. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS........................................................................................................................16
3.1. LOCAL LOGIN..................................................................................................................................16
3.2. RECORD SEARCH AND EXPORT:............................................................................................. 17
3.3. LOG SEARCH AND EXPORT.......................................................................................................20
3.4. SYSTEM STATUS........................................................................................................................... 21
3.5. BASIC SETUP..................................................................................................................................23
3.5.1. REGISTER INFOMATION (SETUP VEHICLE INFORMATION).....................................23
3.5.2. TIME SETUP............................................................................................................................ 24
3.5.3. START UP.................................................................................................................................25
3.5.4. USER SETTING...................................................................................................................... 26
3.5.5. NETWORK SETTINGS.......................................................................................................... 28
4. VIDEO SURVEILLANCE.................................................................................................................................30
4.1. REAL-TIME SURVEILLANCE....................................................................................................... 30
4.2. RECORD...........................................................................................................................................32
4.3. IPC SETUP....................................................................................................................................... 34
4.4. DATA COLLECTION........................................................................................................................35
4.5. ALARM.............................................................................................................................................. 36
4.6. MAINTENANCE............................................................................................................................... 38
4.6.1. CONFIGURATION...................................................................................................................38
4.6.2. DATA EXPORT.........................................................................................................................39
4.6.3. UPGRADE................................................................................................................................ 39
4.6.4. STORAGE.................................................................................................................................40
4.6.5. DEFAULT.................................................................................................................................. 40
5. REFERENCE APPENDIX.................................................................................................................................42
5.1. STORAGE CAPACITY CALCULATION.......................................................................................42
5.2. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS.......................................................................................... 42

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1. PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
1.1. OVERVIEW
X5-E0804/E0408 V2.0 is an advanced and function-extensive Mobile Video Recorder specially
designed for network high definition, analog audio & video input and excellent extension. It uses
high-speed processor and embedded operating system, combining with H. 264 video compression /
decompression technology, network technology and GPS locating technology. It can realize 720P high
definition, CIF, HD1, D1, WD1 video recording and vehicle driving information recording, as well as
wireless data upload. With center software it also achieves alarm linkage central monitoring, remote
management and playback analysis. It is powerful with modular design, flexible installation, easy
maintenance and high reliability.
1.2. FEATURES
1) All the modules are connected with exquisite connectors, supporting quick disconnection,
which is safe and easy to maintain.
2) The machine will alarm automatically when each modules have faults the modules are in
errors.
3) Waterproof With sealed waterproof design for the shield.
4) Combines physical, electrical and software anti-vibration
5) Supports DC6~36V wide voltage input; suitable for 12V and 24V vehicle.
6) Adapts dynamic coding technology to adjust the change of 3G network and ensure the fluency
of monitoring video.
7) Watermark technology: prevent data tampering and guarantee the video authenticity and legal
efficiency.
1.3. FUNCTIONS
1) Local recording and video playback: D1/HD1/CIF resolution optional.
2) Driving recording: provide statistics on speed, turning, brake, reverse, opening door, etc.
3) Network function: support 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, timing, bus stop announcement and GPS status.
6) Import and export of the configuration file: U disk import/export device parameters.
7) Device upgrade: support local and remote upgrade.
8) Alarm linkage: support linkage switch value output, image display, etc.
9) Storage formatting: formatting device hard disk and external USB devices.

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1.4. SPECIFICATIONS
Function Overview
Preview, Recording, Playback, Network, Locating
System
OS
Linux 3.0.8
Control Mode
CP4, Easy Check, IR Remote Control, Network,Mouse
Video
Input
8channel WD1+4channel IPC(720P) or
4channel WD1+8channel IPC (720P)
Output
2 channels
Total Resource
(8 x 25)FPS WD1 @ PAL / (8 x 30)FPS WD1 @ NTSC +(4 x
30)FPS 720P or
(4 x 25)FPS WD1 @ PAL / (4 x 30)FPS WD1 @ NTSC +(8 x
30)FPS 720P
Video Signal Standard
Electrical level: 1Vpp Impedance: 75Ω NTSC/PAL Optional
Audio
Input
8channels(12 channels if connects with IPCX4)
Output
2channels
Audio Signal Standard
Electrical level: 2Vpp Input impedance: 4.7kΩ
Display
Display Split
1/4/9 Image display
OSD
GPS information, alarm, temperature, acceleration, voltage,
device information, software version, MCU version, network
status
Operation Interface
Semi-transparent GUI
Recording
Video/Audio
Compression
H.264/ADPCM
Image Resolution
Analog:
PAL:WD1(928X576), WHD1(928X288), WCIF(464X288),
D1(704X576), HD1(704x288), CIF(352x288);
NTSC:WD1(928X480), WHD1(928X240), WCIF(464X240),
D1(704x480), HD1(704x240), CIF(352x240);
Digital:
720P(1280X720);
Image Quality
8 Levels adjustable
Recording Mode
Manual/schedule/Alarm(sensor trigger,
speed, acceleration, video loss, temperature)
Pre-recording
0-60minutes
Post-recording
0-30 minutes
Mirror Recording
Yes
Playback
Playback Channel
1/4 channels by local playback
Search Mode
Date/time, channel, event
Network
3G/4G
EVDO/WCDMA/TDD-LTE/FDD-LTE
Locating
GPS
Location tracking, speed detection and time sync
Storage
Hard disk
Supports 2.5" hard disk up to2TB
Interface
USB
USB2.0 x 2
SD
SD x 1

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RS232
RS232 X 2
RS485
RS485 X 2
Sensor
8 inputs, 2 outputs
Serial
G-sensor (Internal)
Speed
1 channel pulse speed detection
Interface
Interface (CP4) Optional
Power
Input
DC8-36V
Output
1A@12V,1A@5V
Physical
Characteristics
Dimension(L x W x H)
292.5x215x91.6mm (including shelf and back cover)
Weight
2.6 kg
Others
Water Proof Rate
IP54
1.5. SYSTEM DIAGRAM
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1.6. EXTERNAL INTERFACE
1) Dimension (Unit: mm)
2) Front Panel and Rear Panel

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Interface
Name
Description
①
Hard disk box
②
SIM slot & SD card slot
SD card for mirror recording
③
Audio/Video output
To connect monitor
④
Lock
Hard disk lock
⑤
IR receiver
Works with remote controller
⑥
LED indicators
To show the status of different functions
⑦
USB host
For update/export file, or to connect mouse
Interface
Description
HDD
Hard disk drive indicator lamp: It is blue when there is hard disk, otherwise, it is light
off.It flashes when hard disk is reading/writing.
SD
SD card indicator lamp: green
GPS
GPS Status indicator lamp: It is green when there is module, otherwise, it is light off. It
flashes when there is position information.
NET
Network indicator lamp :It is green when there is 3G/4G module,otherwise, it is light
off. It flashes when there is network.
HTR
Heater indicator lamp: It is yellow when it is heating or keeping warm.
PWR
Power indicator lamp: blue
REC
Record indicator lamp: It is green when HDD or SD card is recording while it is light off
when it is not recording.
VLOSS
Video loss indicator lamp: It is red when there is video loss, otherwise, it is light off.
ALM
Alarm indicator lamp: It is red when there is alarm, otherwise, it is light off.
ERR
Error indicator lamp: It is red when there is something wrong with hard disk.

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Interface
Name
Description
①
3G/4G antenna
3G/4G female port
②
GPS antenna
GPS female port
③
Wifi antenna
Wifi female port
④
Debug
Debug port for engineer
⑤
CAN port
Reserved
⑥
Audio/Video input
⑦
Power input
DC8-36V
⑧
Amplifier
To connect speaker
⑨
Panel
To connect CP4
⑩
LAN
Network interface, connect to network switch, etc.
⑪
USB
To connect fire proof box
⑫
Serial port

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1.7. DESCRIPTION
1. 3G/4G port
3G antenna
2. GPS port
GPS antenna
3. Wifi port
WiFi antenna
4. A/V port
DB44 wire

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Signals:
AV IN1 (black:GND)
red:+12V/0.5A,white:AUDIO,no color:VIDEO
AV IN2 (black:GND)
red:+12V/0.5A,white:AUDIO,no color:VIDEO
AV IN3 (black:GND)
red:+12V/0.5A,white:AUDIO,no color:VIDEO
AV IN4 (black:GND)
red:+12V/0.5A,white:AUDIO,no color:VIDEO
AV IN5 (black:GND)
red:+12V/0.5A,white:AUDIO,no color:VIDEO
AV IN6 (black:GND)
red:+12V/0.5A,white:AUDIO,no color:VIDEO
AV IN7 (black:GND)
red:+12V/0.5A,white:AUDIO,no color:VIDEO
AV IN8 (black:GND)
red:+12V/0.5A,white:AUDIO,no color:VIDEO
AV OUT1 (black:GND)
red:+12V/0.5A,white:AUDIO,no color:VIDEO
Remarks:
a. From AV IN1 to AV IN8, the former one is 10mm longer than the latter one.
For example, if AV IN1 is 110mm, then AV IN2 is 120mm
b. From AV IN1 to AV IN8, all of them adopt 4 PIN aviation head (RS765-4), AV OUT1 adopts aviation
female head (RS765-4)
c. A/V wire needs to adopt shielding cable, specification is (2*24AWA+1*26AWG+1C26S) OD4.5；the
GND wire of shielding cable needs to connect to the cover of aviation plug
5. Power input interface
9 pin aviation power input wire

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Signal:
Remarks:
a. After short circuit, PIN 1 and PIN 2 of aviation head connect with red wire
b. PIN 3 of aviation head connects with yellow wire
c. After short circuit, PIN 6 and PIN 7 of aviation head connect with black wire
6. Amplifier port
7 pin aviation amplifier output wire
Signal:

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7. Hard disk USB port
USB wire
Signal:

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2. SETTING
2.1. CP4 CONTROL PANEL
Repeat
Repeat station notification
Station
Notification
Station notification bottom
0-9
Number enter key
Confirmation
Confirmation key
Back
Back from the menu
Direction
Up / Down / Left / Right selection key
Operation Instrument
Remark:
When reporting to CMS server, use serial number.

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When using Android pad, you need to select vehicle number, as when insert the wifi hot spot to USB port
of the 4120, the hot spot will get the vehicle number and change its SSID to vehicle number.
3. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
3.1. LOCAL LOGIN
When operating the device, user needs to have permission certified.
1) Press the remote control 【LOGIN / LOCK】or【SETUP】, the login screen will pop up.
2) Right click the mouse, the shortcut menu will pop up, left click login picture, login screen will pop up.
3) Left click on the login button to login and right click to log out
Login Notice：
1) Software is automatically assigned by user name and password, it can be divided into user and
administrator privileges.
2) Password options can not be closed, but it can be set to null; when it is empty, user do not need to
enter the password to login。
Login interface Introduction：
User name：
1) Select users from the drop-down box. There are admin and user as defaults.
2) Currently, it can show two users and one admin.
Password：
1) User can enter the operation interface if entering the right password;
2) User must enter the right password again if entering the wrong ones;
3) Click cancel to exit the login interface;

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Language：
1) Support the language switch. "language" (Lang) means the current interface adopts Chinese;
2) It will automatically switch once Selecting the language.
3) Currently, it supports Chinese and English;
4) After switching languages, it will not restore language option when user restores the factory
Settings;
Default password and permission table is as follows:：
Default Password
Related User
Related Authority
admin
admin
All Authorities
User
user
Search and playback
The password input Instruction：
1. If the password are numbers, user can enter it by remote control directly.
2. User can click 【ENTER】or the left click mouse on the remote control.
a. Move the cursor to the number position, press 【Enter 】or left click mouse button to select the
corresponding number.
b. Move the cursor to 【123】, press 【Enter】or mouse to choose input type, such as
the Numbers, letters, or special characters.
【ab】means lower case letters,【123】means numbers,【AB】means capital letters; the highlighted
place of background refers to the current cursor position.
c. Move Cursor to , Press【Enter】or left click mouse to move between the contents that have
entered.
d. Move Cursor to , Press 【Enter】or left click mouse to delete the previous input contents.
e. Move Cursor to , Press 【Enter】or the left click mouse to exit the keypad, the entered
contents will be written to the edit box.
f. Move Cursor to【Esc】position, Press【Enter】or the left click mouse to exit the keypad, the entered
contents will not be written to the edit box
3.2. RECORD SEARCH AND EXPORT:

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Video search interface contains video file search, video data backup and video playback function.
When there is a hard disk or SD card, enter the video search interface. Following is the REC Search
interface:
In the calendar, the color below the dates means:
a. No color means no video.
b. Green means common video.
c. Red means alarm video.
d. Yellow means there are alarms and the video files are automatically lock (lock video).
Source: select the source of the video, there are main video, sub video and mirror video.
The main record means HDD record while sub record and mirror record are dual-stream records.
Select the date with record, click next, then enter the following interface:
Following is the record search detail and record search result interface:
Record search detail interface：
Record Type: User can choose all record, alarm record or normal record.
Channel choose：The channel is optional and mark with color that has record. The channel
with gray cannot be chosen if there is no record. As to different record type, it will show different
relates.
Click search button in the record search detail page, user can enter then record search result page.
Time Bar: Time bar shows three time points, 0 o'clock, 12 o'clock, 24 o'clock. It shows what
type of videos during the time according to the marked channel.
Channel No: According to the situation of video for each channel video the day , the video will
be displayed on the time line. Tick the channel if user wants to playback the video.

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Note: channel number is displayed from 1~20, please up page up/page down button to
change channel
Button description
Video playback: Choose the channel No., select start time to play < default start from 0 >, click
the playback button to playback the video.
In playback interface, user can choose fast forward or fast backward to play the video, the button in the
middle of screen can switch the channels. The image stops and it will not exit automatically when
playing to the last video of the day.
Time period settings: Click the time setting button, select start time and end time, it will backup or
playback the video in the selected time period. Click clip to export the video, the file format can
be.264< comprehensive file >, also can be.avi format.
Video export: Select the channel that has the video files, click this button, all the video files in
the effective time period will be exported to the external USB peripherals, file format can
be.264<comprehensive file >, also can be avi format.

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User can also pull out the hard drive or SD card, export and playback the video by professional software.
3.3. LOG SEARCH AND EXPORT
In the log search interface, it records and displays all alarm events and login operation log. Enter the
"log query”, the interface will be shown as following :
Log Search interface instruction:
Calendar: the date with log will be marked on the calendar with green color.
Remark: There is no color classification in the “log mark”, and all are green ones.
Log search interface instruction:
Start time: the start time for searching log files
End time: the end time for searching log files