Vacron VVH-MD656 User manual

4 CH Vehicle Mobile DVR
User’s Manual
2015 MAY V1.1

Safety Notice
Dear Users,
Sincerely thanking you for choosing our products, for any product
inquiry, please contact your local dealer for a prompt and precise
service from the local dealer. We will continuously improving our
product software or hardware design to satisfy your requirement.
Before using this product, please read the following instruction
carefully.
System Installation Precautions
•Please thoroughly understand the wiring layouts of your vehicle
before commencing on installation.
•Please find a professional vehicle infotainment system installer
for installation, the unit should be placed in a ventilated space
inside the vehicle.
•Please choose a storage medium suitable for vehicle
environment and / or recommended by manufacturer for the
continuous re-writing of large volumes of data. Please purchase
from a reputable dealer to ensure its quality.
•If you any enquiry or assistance, please contact your local
dealer, or our distributor and authorized technician.
Mobile DVR System Usage Notifications
•Please do not drop any solid or liquid object onto and into the
DVR unit.
•Please do not attempt to dismantle, repair or changing parts by
yourself. Contact your local dealer or the manufacturer if you
are experiencing any problem related to the product. We will
help you with troubleshooting as soon as possible to avoid
further inconvenience.
•Please remove battery from remote controller if the remote
controller is not in use for an extended period of time, this is to
avoid leakages from battery which might damage the remote.

•If any camera or alarm is installed outside of vehicle, please
remember to ground the mobile DVR to main frame of the
vehicle to avoid damages by lightning, surges or electrostatics.
•Mobile DVR system is capable of recording, live streaming and
remote monitoring, live and remote functions need APN Service
provided by ISP or telecommunication provider for free or at a
cost. The free APN may drop connection sometimes, however,
this does not usually happen on service fee based APN, please
choose APN carefully while selecting internet services.
Operating Environment
•Please installed in an environment befitting the recommended
operation environment, please avoid direct sun lit or in close
proximity of heat sources.
•Please do not install the device in a damp environment.
•Please do not install the device in a smoky and dusty
environment.
•Please avoid violent vibration or colliding force, do not drop the
device from height.
•Please install the device in a ventilated environment, please do
not block the onboard air passage or vent.
•Please operate the device at a range ( input/output power
voltage and current) conforming to the our guideline or
recommendation.
•This device is designed to be operated at an extended period of
time. For safety reasons, please do not leave any flammable or
explosive materials close to the device.

Index
A. Features ..................................................................................................1
B. Specification ............................................................................................2
C. Product Appearance................................................................................3
D. 2.5” HDD Installations .............................................................................5
E. Record and Stop Recording ....................................................................6
F. Remote Controller (RC or Remote hereafter) .........................................7
G. System UI and Operating Instruction ......................................................9
•OSD (On Screen Display) Menu Operation .................................10
•Main Menu and Encode Parameter Setting ................................. 11
H. Playback Mode......................................................................................18
I. Playback Through PC Software ............................................................20
J. Format / Restore Device .......................................................................30
•Format Storage Device ................................................................30
•Restore Storage Device ...............................................................32
L. 3G Client Remote Monitroing................................................................39
M. Continuous Recording Capacity Evaluation ..........................................46

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A. Features
1. Video output for video playback on local device.
2. H.264 compression, D1 and CIF resolution choices.
3. Support 1 channel audio input.
4. User friendly operating and player software, easy to operate.
5. Reliable event log for quick search of events and recordings.
6. Complete build-in date & time, location log and speed information on
display
7. Wide range voltage design for all kinds of vehicles, such as sedan or
truck.
8. Auto recording when powered on for tampering prevention.
9. Removable HDD track compatible with HDD or SSD.
10. 4 sets of alarm I/O, build-in buzzer.
11. Support USB firmware upgrade.
12. Delayed record function, a short length recording after powering off.
13. G-sensor、GPS data。Support recording audio, video, G-sensor and
GPS data at the same time.
14. Optional 3G module for real time monitoring, vehicle status, single &
multiple unit voice broadcast.

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B. Specification
Video Format NTSC / PAL
Operating System Embedded Linux
Video Input Channel 4 channel input via BNC or harness connector
Camera Power Input 4 channel power 12V / 400mA
Video Output 1 channel output via BNC or harness connector
Audio Input 1 channel harness connector
Audio Output 1 channel RCA / harness connector output
Alarm Input 4 sets alarm in
Display Interface Graphical User Interface
Languages Multiple (English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese,
expandable)
Recording Frame Rate NTSC: Max. 120 fps @D1 / Max. 240 fps @CIF
PAL: Max. 100 fps @D1 / Max. 200 fps @CIF
Display Mode Full Screen, 4 Split, Auto-Switch
Simplex Record / Playback / Backup
Resolution
Display NTSC : 720 x 480
PAL : 720 x 576
Recording NTSC: 360x240@CIF / 720x480@D1
PAL: 360x288@CIF / 720x576@D1
Backup SD / USB
Search Mode Date / Time / Event Log
Full Screen Yes
LED Indicator 3 LED (Recording、GPS、Power)
Signal Loss Notification Yes
Alarm Buzzer Yes
GPS Yes
G-SENSOR Yes
3G Yes
IR Yes
System Monitor Power on / off auto record (Delayed Record at 15/30/60/120
Minutes)
Power Supply (1) DC 8V~28V (2)ACC (for Delayed Record)
Dimension (m m) 2 1 0 x180x58 (WxDxH)
Operating Temperature -21°C~56 °C

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C. Product Appearance
FrontPanel
HDD lock
Power indicator
USB
HDD record indicato
r
IR receive
r
2.5” HDD tray
3G SIM
Extended IR jack
SD card

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BackPanel
Video in Video out
Audio out
GPS
Power input DC 8-28V
Harness connector
Alarm in
A
udio in / ou
t
Video out
1. DC+12V output (+)
2. Signal and DC ground
3. Signal and DC ground
4. Vehicle battery DC8~28V
input (+)
5. ACC starter control
6. Vehicle battery Ground (-)
Harness connector :
Provide power and video
input for accompanying
cameras
3G module

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D. 2.5” HDD Installations
Mobile DVR Hard Disk
tray , screws x4, 2.5” Hard
Disk (Purchased Optionally)
1. Remove the side
screws of HDD tray.
2. Push out the HDD tray
parallel.
3. Connect HDD to SATA flat
cable, align HDD with silicon
buckle and slide in.
4. Fasten 4 screws to lock
HDD in place.
5. Gently slide the top lid
back until it level with HDD
tray.
6. Fasten the side screws to complete HDD
installation.
7. Slide the HDD tray back on DVR and lock
the HDD in place (turn to ON).

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E. Record and Stop Recording
1. Power on / Record
Turn on the power and wait approximately 40 seconds for the device to boot
up. HDD indicator starts blinking once the recording is in progress.
Light Indicator:
●Red light: constant red power on signify normal power supply, no light
means no power or power off.
●Green light: Blinking green light signify normal recording, no light means
the device is not currently recording.
Note: The device cannot record when device is playing back the recorded
footage.
2. Power off / Stop recording:
Powering off will stop the recording process, you can safely remove the
HDD without affecting recorded footage.
Power Indicator LED
HDD Indicator LED

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F. Remote Controller (RC or Remote hereafter)
Vehicle DVR can be operated through two methods: IR remote controller and
PC software application.
IR remote controller instruction
(4 channnel RC in above Example)
Corresponding Functions
Arrow Key Choose next or adjacent selection in menus.
Menu Open main menu or return to previous menu
Confirm Accessing channel view or save applied settings.
Channel 1 ~ 4
Choose between 1 to 4 channel in single channel live view
or playback
Quad Display Display 4 channel simultaneously in live view
Record
Manually start recording when in live view or playback (will
exit playback)
Mute Disable audio during playback
Play Initiate playback function
Channel 2
Record
Quad display
Menu
Up / down / left / right
Fast forward
Stop
Pause
Channel 1
Channel 3
Channel 4
Mute
Confirm
Fast rewind
Play

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How to check if the
remote controller
is workable?
√ Check the mercury cell is installed in
correct direction. (Check the pole)
√ Check if the cell power is exhaust.
√ Check if the sensor is covered.
√ Check if it nears by Fluorescent Lamp.
Stop Stop playback and return to previous page
Pause Pause the video during playback
Fast Forward Fast forward during playback
Fast Rewind Fast rewind during playback

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G. System UI and Operating Instruction
Live Monitoring Display
Live Monitoring – Quad Display Live Monitoring – Single
(1) Screen Display:
•Press channel 1 to 4 to display channel 1 to 4.
•Press quad display to display 4 channels simultaneously.
•Press menu to bring up menu for more option.
•Press playback to playback recorded footage.
(2) Icons:
•: Signifies recording in process.
•: Signifies successful GPS positioning.
•: Signifies microphone is enabled.
•: Signifies forced recording in process.
•: Signifies forced record in process due to G-sensor trigger.
•: Signifies 3G connection established.
•: Signifies traveling speed, related settings can be set via
computer. (Please refer to “storage device format setting”)

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OSD (On Screen Display) Menu Operation
(1) Menu:
Main Menu 1/5
Main Menu 2/5
MainMenu3/5
Main Menu 4/5
Main Menu 5/5
(2) Remote Controller Operation:
•During live view monitoring, press menu key on RC to
bring up the main menu
•After accessing main menu, use directional keys to select
any settings; once a setting is selected, please press
confirmation to access any specific setting.
•Please press the Menu on remote control to exit the
current settings and return to the main menu.
※The language selection is only available for
none-3G models.

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Main Menu and Encode Parameter Setting
(1) Encode Parameter
Recording parameter Setting
Recording Frames
(second)
NTSC D1 5-15 frames
CIF 5-30 frames
PAL D1 5-15 frames
CIF 5-25 frames
Image Quality Normal Good Finest
(2) Stationary Recording Setting
The main function sets the number recording of frames after the
vehicle engine powered off, this is to be used with Power
Management.
The recorded frame rate in stationary mode shall be no higher
than normal recordings.
Frame rate in normal recording circumstance is able to be set at
5, 10 15, 20, 25, 30 frames (the highest frame rate for D1 video is
15 frames, CIF is at 30 frames).

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(3) Video Parameter
Selecting Channels: Press on remote control to select
different channel.
Brightness/Contrast/Hue: press on RC to change to the gain
setting, press Confirm to save the setting and exit.
(4) Time Setting
: Signifies
「YYYY/MM/DD/HH/MM/Sec/Time Zone」
Whenever GPS signal is available, the device will use
GPS signal to adjust time according to time zone
automatically.
Use left or right to select next digits, up / down to
increase or decrease the number.
(5) Set Plate Number (Registration Plate)
Validate input characters and digits: A~Z and 0~9.

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(6) Format HDD
※Caution! All data will be deleted when you click “Yes”.
(7) Default Live View Channel Display
Multiple Channels: Displaying live channels in Quad or
checker grid.
Channel 1：Displaying channel 1 in live view.
(8) Power Management
This function sets extended record period after engine
powered off.
Recording Time Setting：It is set in 30 minutes interval,
ranging from 00:00 to 24:00, the maximum is Never
Switch Off. Please set it to never switch off for
continuously recording after engine powered off.

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(9) MDVR ID
Display MDVR ID, this is the unique serial code of each
device, it is to be used with 3G Client software for remote
monitoring.
(10) 3G Network
The MDVR ID displayed in previous page is the only
device S/N, and the default number to be used with 3G
Client software.
Use the left / right key on remote control to turn on / off
the 3G network service.
Please press Confirm on RC to save any modified setting.
Please refer to 3G Network Setting for further setting
information.

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(11) Alarm Setting
Alarm Mode Setting：Each individual channel (1 to 8
depending on model) on / off, and server report.
Alarm On CH1~ CH4(CH8): When an alarm is triggered,
the corresponding channel will pop up in full display.
Server Report: When an alarm is triggered, the device will
notify 3GAppClient and logged as event in the event list.
(12) G_Sensor Setting
G_Sensor Setting：On, off.
G_Sensor Mode Selection：Sedan and Truck selections.
This is to adjust G-Sensor sensitivity accordingly.
G_Sensor Sensitivity：Lowest, low, normal, high and
highest. This further calibrates G-sensor sensitivity.
★Once enabled, this feature will force and save a record when
the vehicle comes in contact or collide with other object or
vehicle.
(13) Default Settings
The restore default setting with reboot, then wipe off all data and
restore to factory default setting.

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(14) Backup Menu
The user can choose to search or display all recorded
footage for backup; once a file is selected, press Confirm
to access backup selection in playback mode.
(15) Language Settings –Only for non 3G Device
MainMenu－Languages Language Setting (in non-3G models)
Languages：English / Traditional Chinese / Japanese / Korean /
Russian / Spanish / German available
(16) Firmware Upgrade
To upgrade firmware, please save new firmware on to USB
drive and upgrade via USB drive.
Please do not power off the device during firmware upgrade,
the device will reboot automatically after upgrade is complete.