Vacron Vehicle DVR System User manual

Vehicle DVR System
User Manual
2014 APR. V1.0

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Safety Precautions
To Whom It May Concern
Thanks for your patronage. Please contact your local dealer for any
assistance. We will backup services via local dealers. Rights are
reserved to upgrade software and hardware without notice beforehand.
Please read this manual prior to use of this product.
Installation Precautions
Make sure power connections clear enough to you before
installation.
System installation is required professional installers and
ventilation space.
Please use recommended and genuine storage device.
Please contact local dealers in case of service requirement.
In Use Precautions
Please keep the inner components off any solid or liquid.
Please do not disassemble the equipment for warranty issue.
Please contact local dealers or the manufacturer for prompt
service.
Please remove the battery if remote control keeps idle for quite a
long while.
The equipment best connects with ground wire in case of outdoor
cameras connection or alarm I/O connection. This is to keep the
DVR away from static electricity damage.
Vehicle DVR system provides remote access to the users as well.
Please use proper domain name for the system. No charge

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domain name could become off line from time to time.
Surrounding
Please have the DVR under recommended temperature away
from the sun and heating source.
Please keep this equipment away from humid surrounding.
Please keep this equipment away from smoke and dust.
Please do not drop the equipment.
Please keep this equipment in ventilation space.
Please supply rated voltage and Amp. To the equipment.
Please keep flammable objects away from the equipment.

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CONTENT
A. PACKAGING ................................................................................................................................. 1
B. FEATURE ........................................................................................................................................ 2
C. SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................................................ 3
D. DIMENSIONS ............................................................................................................................... 4
E. FRONT / REAR PANEL ............................................................................................................... 5
F. RECORD / STOP .......................................................................................................................... 8
G. REMOTE CONTROL ................................................................................................................... 9
H. GUI & OPERATION .................................................................................................................. 11
I. OSD MENU ................................................................................................................................. 13
J. PLAYBACK SETUP..................................................................................................................... 20
K. PC PLAYER .................................................................................................................................. 22
L. FORMAT/RECOVERY ............................................................................................................... 33
M. 3G MODULE ............................................................................................................................... 38
1. 3G MODULE CONFIGURATION ................................................................................ 38
2. SIM CARD CONFIGURATION ............................................................................................. 39
3. 3G-NETWORK CONFIGURATION ............................................................................... 40
4. 3G CLIENT REMOTE ACCESS ....................................................................................... 43
N. CAPACITY EVALUATION OF CONTINUOUS RECORDING STORAGE DEVICE ... 62

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A. PACKAGING
1. Accessories
3Pin Power Cable x 1PCS
Alarm Harness x 1PCS
Mono Audio Microphone x 1PCS
3 Meter IR Cable Lead and Foam Tape x 1PCS
Velcro x 1PCS
Remote Control x 1PCS
CD x 1PCS
Quick User Guide x 1PCS
2. Review
Please review the package first. The packaging material can resist impact
during delivery. Please remove the PE bag to make sure no damage on the
housing. Finally make sure the screws are not loose.
Front Panel and Rear Panel
Keypad on the front panel and port on the rear panel are described in manual.
Please make sure the model number on the label comes to the same as the
model you purchase. Product labeling has significant meaning to after sale
service. You will be asked to provide model number and serial number the
time you contact our service team.

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B. FEATURE
Equipped with 4/8 cameras to record front/rear/left/right/inner of a car
VIDEO OUTPUT to monitor to playback video at site.
H.264 video compression codec
Recording Resolution：D1 & CIF
Graphic User Interface
x1 audio / x3 Alarm Input / x1 Alarm Output
Reliable event log good for quick search
Time and date record display on screen
System initialized after memory card loaded and power supplied.
SD card recording against rugged condition
Three axis G-Sensor
GPS provides speed, coordinate and route
Wi-Fi playback and live view video via smart phone
3G internet connection support for fleet management online

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C. SPECIFICATIONS
Item Description
Type 4ch Vehicle System 8ch Vehicle System
Video Format NTSC/PAL
OS Embedded Linux
Video Input 4 Cameras 8 Cameras
Camera Power Output x4 Power12V / 250mA x8 Power 12V / 250mA
Video Output x1 Video Output
Audio Input x1 Audio Input
Audio Output x1 Audio Output
Alarm I/O x3 Alarm Input / x1 Alarm Output
Operation Interface GUI
Language English/Traditional Chinese/Simplified Chinese
Recording Frame
NTSC Max. 60 fps @D1
PAL Max. 60 fps @D1
NTSC Max. 120 fps @CIF
PAL Max. 100 fps @CIF
Display Mode Full Screen / Quad Full Screen / Quad / 9 Split
Operation Mode Recording / Playback
Resolution
Live NTSC 720 x 480
PAL 720 x 576
Record
NTSC 360x240@CIF/
720x480@D1/
PAL 360x288@CIF
720x576@D1/
Backup SD Card

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D. DIMENSIONS
Unit：mm
Search Mode Time/Date Event Record
Full Screen Yes
Indicator 3 LED (REC、GPS、Power)
Video Loss Alert Yes
Buzzard Yes
G-SENSOR Three Axis G-Sensor
GPS Option – Speed / Coordinate/ Route
3G Internet Connection Option
Wi-Fi Option – live view via Smart Phone
Remote Control Cable Lead Provided
Watch Dog Auto Reboot after Power Cut
Power Input (1) DC 8V~32V (2)ACC Bonus Power Subject to Software
Dimensions 151mmX115mmX30mm(LXWXH)
Operation Temperature -20℃~65℃

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E. FRONT / REAR PANEL
1. Front Panel
2. Rear Panel
※GPS / 3G / Wi-Fi Option
GPS
Power
SD Card Slot
SIM Slot
SIM Locker
IR Receiver
SD Card Locker Record
GPS Port
3G Antenna
Wi-Fi Antenna
Audio Input
IR Cable Lead
3G Dongle Port
ALARM I/O
DC8~32V
Camera #5/#6/#7/#8 Input
Camera # 2 /#3 /#4 Input
Video Output/Audio
Output/Camera # 1

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3. INSTALLATION GUIDE
Video Output / Audio Output / Video Input
V. Video Output
A. Audio Output
1. Video Input
2. Video Input
3. Video Input
4. Video Input
Power I/O
3Pin Power Cable
3Pin Power Cable Definition：
1. Red - DC8~28V Vehicle Power Input - Positive
2. Blue - ACC Control
3. GND –Ground Wire - Negative
★ Sending +12~28Vin condition of alarm setting
V A 1 2 3 4

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Alarm I/O
1.Alarm IN #1 (Red+12V)
2.Alarm IN #2 (Brown+12V)
3.Alarm IN #3 (Yellow+12V)
4.Alarm OUT (Orange+12V)
G. Ground Wire (Black)
Alarm IN Application
Monitor can switch to full screen of rear view or side view. Driver can
view blind spot by means of this application.
CH 1  Reversing Signal Input
Ground  Connected with the #2 & #3 black wire of the power
cable.
Quad while no alarm Full Screen while alarm input
No alarm Alarm trigger
Alarm OUT Application
12V, Max1.5A output connected with beeper or siren

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F. RECORD / STOP
1. Reboot/Record
System gets ready 40 seconds after reboot. It starts recording upon blink on
the SD card indicator.
Indicators
● Green – light on power on, light out power off
● Red – SD card recording it blinks, not recording light off.
● Blue – GPS standby it blinks
2. Power Off/Stop Recording
Stop recording upon power off. We can retrieve the files recorded in the SD
card at this moment.
Caution
(1). Prior to recording, data in SD card will be deleted if SD card
not format by player.
(2). SD card has its limit on the written times. Better review the
recorded files on PC periodically.

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G. REMOTE CONTROL
Remote control playback and PC site playback are available.
Remote Control
Description
Navigator Up/Down/Left/Right in Menu Mode
Menu Enter Menu or Return
Enter Enter Menu or Save Setting
CH1~CH4 CH1 to CH4 Selection in Live or Playback Mode
Quad Quad Display in Live Mode
Record Manual Recording in Live Mode
Mute Audio Not Recorded in Live Mode
Play Playback Files in Live Mode
CH２
Record
Quad
Menu
Navigator
Fast Forward
Stop
Pause
CH１
CH３
CH４
Mute
Enter
Fast Reverse
Play

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Stop Stop Playback and return in Playback Mode
Pause Pause in Playback Mode
Fast Forward Fast Forward in Playback Mode
Fast Reverse Fast Reverse in Playback Mode
Remote Control Precautions

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H. GUI & Operation
Live View-9 Split
Live View -Quad
Live View –Full Screen

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Instruction
• Press 1 to 8 for display CH1 to CH8
• Press 1 to 4 for display CH1 to CH4
• Press quad for quad display
• Press Menu to enter menu
• Press Play for playback mode
Graphic Illustration
• : Recording
• : GPS on Work
• : Audio Recording
• : Manual Recording
• : G-Sensor Trigger
• : 3G Internet Connection Online
• : Speed of the Vehicle

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I. OSD menu
(1) Menu
Menu 1 of 5 Menu 2 of 5
Menu 3 of 5
Menu 4 of 5
Menu 5 of 5
Instruction
• Press Menu in live mode to enter menu
• Enter menu and press navigator to locate the option. Press enter to
enter option.
• Press Menu to exit
※ Language Setting is only for non 3G device.

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(2) Menu and Configuration
1. Set Encode Parmeter
Recording Configuration
Frame Rate
NTSC D1 5fps-10fps
CIF 5fps-30fps
PAL D1 5fps-15fps
CIF 5fps-25fps
Quality Normal Better Best
2. Set Parking Mode
Recording frame rate setting for parking mode. Must come with
power management setting.
Frame rate not bigger than Record Setup
Frame rate - 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 Max. 15 @D1，Max. 30 @CIF

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(3) Set Video Parameter
Channel – press on the remote control
Brightness/Contrast/Hue – press on the remote control
Press enter to save the configuration.
(4) Set Time
 “yy/mm/dd/mm/ss/Time Zone”
Auto Time Calibration by GPS
(5) Set Plate Number
Range of Input - A~Z & 0~9。

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(6) Delete All Record Data
※ All the files will be deleted.
(7) Default Live View Channel
Multi-Channel – 9 split or quad display in live mode
Channel 1 – Full screen of channel #1 in live mode
(8) Power Management
Recording time is to be scheduled after ignition off.
Record Schedule – 30 minutes an Interval Started from 00:00、00:30、
01:00…up to 24:00.