Vacron EN-VVH-MD40D Installation and operation manual

4/8 CH Vehicle Mobile DVR
2013 OCT V1.0
optional

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Safety Precautions
Take and review some testing video initially to make sure the
images were recorded correctly. Please note that manufacturer,
its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for
consequential damages arising from any malfunction of main
device accessory, including memory device that results in the
failure of an image to be recorded or to be recorded in a way that
is machine readable.
Before using the product, please ensure that you read the safety precautions
described below. Always ensure that the product is used correctly.
• Please keep device away from children.
• Use only recommended power sources.
• Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the product.
• Avoid dropping or subjecting the product to severe impacts.
• To avoid the risk of injury, do not touch the interior of the product if it has
been dropped or otherwise damaged.
• Stop using the product immediately if it emits smoke, a strange smell, or
otherwise behaves abnormally.
• Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol, benzene, or thinner to clean
the product.
• Do not let the product come into contact with water (e.g. sea water) or other
liquids.
• Do not allow liquids or foreign objects to enter the VVR.
• Do not place the VVR near or in direct flame.
• Do not handle the power cord with wet hands.
• Do not use the equipment in a manner that exceeds the rated capacity of
the electrical outlet or wiring accessories. Do not use if the power cord or
plug are damaged, or not fully plugged into the outlet.
• Do not allow direct or metal objects (such as pins or keys) to contact the
terminals or plug.
Avoid using, placing or storing the product in the humid or dusty areas.

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Index
A. Features ................................................................................................................. 1
B. Specification ........................................................................................................ 2
D. Record / Stop-Record ...................................................................................... 7
E. System operating instruction ....................................................................... 8
 Through IR Remote controller instruction .............................................. 8
 Main menu page switch .................................................................................. 9
 System Setup instruction ............................................................................. 10
 LIVE Display........................................................................................................ 17
 Playback mode ................................................................................................. 18
F. Carbox Player on PC site ............................................................................... 19
1. Through Carbox Player on PC site ................................................................. 19
(1). Snapshot ................................................................................................... 21
(2). Configuration .......................................................................................... 21
(3). Backup ........................................................................................................ 24
(4). Playback..................................................................................................... 26
(5). Format ........................................................................................................ 27
(6). Playback date selection ....................................................................... 28
G. 3G client software for viewing directly(select models with 3G
modules) ........................................................................................................................... 30
H. HDD Format ....................................................................................................... 36
(1) Format in your computer ............................................................................. 36
I. Restore Storage Device ................................................................................. 39
J. 3G INTERNET SETTING .................................................................................. 42
K. Capacity Evaluation of Continuous Recording Storage Device .... 4 6
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A. Features
‧ Provide Video output for playing-back mode in mainframe.
‧ Recording format: D1 and CIF
‧ User friendly player software, easy to operation.
‧ Overall quick search event log.
‧ The full recording time and date can be showing in the
monitor directly.
‧ Auto recording after power supplied.
‧ Removable HDD Track compatible with 2.5" HDD or SSD.
‧ Firmware can be upgraded via USB port.
‧ Support recording audio, video, G-sensor and GPS data at
the same time.
‧ Optional 3G module, for real time monitoring the driving
statue, or talk to driver.

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B. Specification
Type 8CH Vehicle DVR
Video Format NTSC/PAL
Operating System Embedded Linux
Video Input 8CH Input
Max. Cam Power
supplier 12V/250mA/Each
Video Output 1CH Output
Audio Input 1CH Input
Audio Output 1CH Output
Alarm Input 4 Alarm Input
Control Mode GUI
Multi-Language English / Chinese / Others
Display
Resolution
NTSC 240 fields/s (8x30 fields/s)
PAL 200 fields/s (8x25 fields/s)
Recording
Resolution
NTSC Max. 30fps@CIF (real time
recording)
PAL Max. 25fps@CIF (real time
recording)
Recording
Resolution
NTSC Max. 30fps@CIF (real time
playback)
PAL Max. 25fps@CIF (real time
playback)
Display Mode Full Screen, 4 / 9 Split
Triplex Record / Playback / Network

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Resolution
Display NTSC 720 x 480
PAL 720 x 576
Recording
NTSC 360x240@CIF/
720x480@D1/
PAL 360x288@CIF
720x576@D1/
Compression
Algorithm H.264(1~ 5)
HDD 2.5”SATA HDD Caddy Max. 1Tb
Backup Device USB Storage or through Carbox Player
Playback Mode Search Function: Time / Event
Full Screen
LED Indicator 4 LED (LAN、REC、GPS、Power)
Signal Loss
Detector Yes
Buzzer Alarm
Output Yes
RS485 Yes
MOUSE Yes
GPS Yes
G-SENSOR Yes
Network Yes
3G optional
WIFI optional
IR Remote
Control Yes

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Watchdog Yes
Extended Record
Mode Yes
Power Supply DC 8V~36V
Dimension 250mm x 174.8mm x 69.5mm
Operation
Temperature -20℃ ~ +65℃
Weight 1.85kg(with bracket and HDD)
*Version updating is not going to inform, please check the on-going updating information

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C. Product Appearance
FRONT PANEL
Sim card slot
USB connection
SIM lock
Infrared receiver
Power light
Record light
Network light
GPS light
HD slot
HD slot lock

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REAR PANEL
Power connection
1. Signal & DC grounding
2. Signal & DC grounding
3. DC8~36V vehicle power (+)
4. ACC control
5. GNDP vehicle power (-)
RS-485 Connection
USB Connection
Network Connection
Audio input
G-Mouse
connection
3G antenna
connection
WIFI antenna
connection
Audio output
Video output
Hollow connection
Video recorder
connectino 1-8 CH
Hollow connection
1 set of video/ audio
output
4 set of alarm input
Power Connection

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D. Record / Stop-Record
1. Power on / Record
Turn on the power, and it will take approximately 40 seconds
to boot up. During the recorder booting up, the HDD
indicator LED will start flashing as the recording is in
progress.
Light indicator:
● Red light: light on, means power on; light off, means no
power/power off.
● Green light: light flashing, means HDD take recording;
light off means non-recording.
● Yellow light: On when internet connection; off when
internet disconnection.
● Blue light: On when GPS positioning is ready; off when
GPS is not ready.
★ Remark: While using playback function in DVR, it cannot
take live recording at that time.
2.Power off/Stop recording:
Power off also stop recording, at then you can take out
HDD to read the recorded files.

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E. System operating instruction
Vehicle DVR can be operated through two methods: IR remote
controller and PC software application.
Through IR Remote controller instruction
1. As following is the key mapping table for IR Remote
controller：
Arrow Select the options in the menu list.
Menu Open the main menu or back to
previous page.
Enter Enter the menu or save the setting
options.
Channel 1-8
Select channel 1-8 under watching
or review mode
Separate the screen to quad

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Four parts switch divisions display
Eight parts
switch
Separate the screen to eight
divisions display
Mute Do not record the audio data
Play Start play under
REC Manual recording under watching
mode
Stop Stop and back to up layer under
play mode
Pause Pause under review mode
Speed
forward Speed up under review mode
Speed
backward
Speed up backward under review
mode
2. DVR OSD menu operation and IR Remote controller key
mapping chart
Main menu page switch
page1/4 setting page 2/4 setting
Page3/4 setting page 4/4 setting

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◆ IR Remote controller Instruction
(1) Select Item: [up/down/left/right]
(2) Change setting for selected item: [up/down/left/right]
(3) Change setting for Bar item：[Enter]
(4) Full Screen display for each CH: [CH1~CH4]
(5) Open OSD menu, back to previous page：[menu]
(6) Quad display：[Quad]
(7) Enter playback mode：[play]
(8) Stop Play/exit playback mode：[Stop]
(9) Sus
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end recordin
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:[Pause]
System Setup instruction
(1) Set Encode Parameter
IR Remote controller operating instruction
(1) Can be selected Resolution/Record frame rate
/Recording quality from up/down key on remote
controller.
(2) Left key→ Change parameter.
(3) Right key→ Back to pervious parameter.
Items Setting
(1) Encode Frame Size (Res.): D1 / CIF
(2) Encode Frame Rate: 5/15/20/25/30
(D1 max. 15 / CIF max. 30)
(3) Encode Quality: Low/Normal/High

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2. Set Parking Mode
Controller explanation
increase frame
decrease frame
Setting
Encode frame rate: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, (D1 Maximum 15,
CIF Maximum 30 and cannot over than original setting)
3. Set Video Parameter
IR remote controller operating instruction
(1) Up/Down key→ Select current channel for setup
(2) Left/Right key→ Set brightness/contrast/hue for
current channel (Left key→ To reduce)/ (Right key→ To
increase)
Item Setting
(1) Brightness: (Left key→ to reduce)/ (Right key→ to
increase)
(2) Contrast: (Left key→ to reduce)/ (Right key→ to
increase)
(3) Hue: (Left key→ to reduce Hue)/ (Right key→ to
increase Hue)

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4. Set Time
IR Remote controller operating instruction
(1) Up key→ Plus one, Down key→ Reduce one.
(2) Left key→ Left one space, Right key→ Right one space.
5. Set Plate Number
IR Remote controller operating instruction
(1) Up key→ Numbers plus one or alphabetical order to
increase.
(2) Down key→ Number reduce one or alphabetical order
to reduce
(3) Left key→ Left one space.
(4) Right key→ Right one space.
6. Delete All Record Data (Format Disk)

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(1) Delete All Record Data
Use right key or left key to select the selection then click
“enter” to confirm.
★ Caution! All data will be deleted when you click
“Yes”.
7. Default Live View Channel Display
(1) Select the default live view CH after startup: Item selected
will be default live view display mode after DVR booting
completed.
(2) On this page, Use left key or right key to select Quad
display (Multi-CH) or CH 1 Display, then press “enter”
to confirm.
8. Power Management
(1) Power Management: Setup Extended Record period after
Engine shutdown.
(2) Use IR Remote controller for setting, Click Left key to
move one space for selecting time for delay-recording,
then press enter key to confirm.(The delay-recording
period can be 0,5,10,15,20 minutes)

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9. Check Firmware Version
(1) To check current firmware version, please select
version and press enter key.
★ Check the current firmware version first before firmware
upgraded.
10. Check MDVR ID Information (Only available when DVR with
specific 3G module)
(1) If you need to check current MDVR ID information,
please click MDVR ID and press enter key on remote
controller.
★ Check the current MDVR ID version is the newest
version first before start 3G information setup.
11. Alarm Setting
(1) When the alarm is triggered, the screen should display
which CH is triggered. Press the right/left button on

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remote controller to select channel, then press the
“confirm” key set the channel.
★ Check the explanation of back panel, in order to
facilitate triggering alarm information setting.
★ Alarm system works only after finishing both hardware
and software setting.
12. G-Sensor Setting
(1) G_Sensor options：On、OFF.
(2) G_Sensor Mode：Sedan mode、Truck mode.
(3) G_Sensor sensitivity options：Min、Low、medium、
High、Max.
13. Default Settings
(1) Make sure if update complete through using controller.
14. Firmware Update

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(1) Before execute, please save the firmware files to the SD
card, and insert the SD card into DVR
(2) DVR can not interrupt power source when updating the
firmware. After firmware update, the DVR system will
reboot automatically.
15. Version
(1) You can check the firmware version here to make
sure if you need to update the firmware

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LIVE Display
Statue definition
Recording
GPS signal on line
Microphone on
Manuel force record
G-sensor on
(1) Select CH1~CH8 to full display mode; If you want to return
to quad display, please press quad key; Press 8 division
key to back to 8 divisions screen mode.
(2) On Live view mode, click “menu’ to enter OSD menu or
click ‘Play” to enter playback mode.
★ If it shows the “G” mark on Upper right screen, it means
GPS positioning successes.