VENTRA XDR-1280/D User manual

XDR-1280/D
12 CH Hybrid HD Mobile DVR
(4) 1080P IPC + (8) Analo 1080P/720P AHD, D1
Please read and follow all instructions and
features before use. Save for future reference.
Specification, models and features are subject
to chan e without prior notice
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Manual Ver 08 18
This manual covers the setup, connection and
features of the XDR. For mana ement
software, refer to Ventra software manual
THIS MANUAL CONTAINS UPDATED FEATURES
AND SPECIFICATION. PLEASE REFER TO
UPDATE NOTICE
Quick Start Guide

•To avoid dama e and or data loss, power off the XDR BEFORE insertin or removin the HDD or SD card
•Turnin the power off or removin a HDD or memory card durin operation such as formattin , deletin , recordin and playback may cause system
error and or data loss.
•Only New HDD and SD card should be used and are hi hly recommended to ensure reliability and data inte rity
•When unspecified stora e are used, XDR may not record data properly and recordin s may be lost or dama ed
•Ventra is not responsible for any dama e , data loss, or system error resultin from HDD or SD card error and or dama e, computer issues or virus
•XDR utilizes a propriet file format for securit , each HDD / SD card MUST be formatted IN the XDR prior to use
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IMPORTANT HDD and SD Card Requirement and Compatibilit
It is extremel important to use HDD and SD cards that are suitable for rugged environments, constant data writing, continuous
operation and models that are designed specificall for DVR.
•SD CARD: 32GB to 128GB Minimum Class U1 and up - 20MB Writin Speed or faster (SanDisk Extreme and Transcend
Ultimate SD card)
•HDD SATA or SSD : 500 GB - 1 TB Max Stora e 2.5”
Due to rugged environment of mobile recording in vehicles, Ventra does not warrant the HDD, video recordings
or data integrit . Warrant of HDD are provided b the respective manufacturer

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XDR-1280/D Camera Frames Per Second (FPS) Chart
Camera Resolution Channels FPS
AHD-720 8 30
IPC-1080P 4 30
AHD-1080P 8 10
IPC-1080P 4 30
AHD-1080P 4 10
IPC-1080P 8 20
AHD-1080P 2 30
IP1080P 8 20
AHD-720P 4 30
IPC-1080P 8 20
Video Stream Rate and Storage Based On Video Qualit Level (1 – 8)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
CIF 352 x 240
Stream (kB/s) 1024 768 640 512 440 350 312 280
MB / Hour /
CH 450 338 281 225 193 154 137 123
D1 / VGA 704 X 480
Stream (kB/s) 2048 1536 1280 1024 900 800 720 640
MB / Hour /
CH 900 675 563 450 396 352 316 281
720P 1280 x 720
Stream (kB/s) 6144 4800 4128 3456 2784 2112 1440 768
MB / Hour /
CH 2700 2109 1814 1519 1223 928 633 338
1080P 1920 x 1080
Stream (kB/s) 8192 6390 5505 4068 3712 2816 1919 1024
MB / Hour /
CH 3600 2808 2419 1788 1631 1238 843 450

XDR-1280D MDVR 1TB SSD
HDD
(1) EX4-
XC1D
720P
AHD
Camera
GPS
Passive
Receiver
X12-CAM8
Camera input
cable
EX12-MPIG Male
DIN to BNC Video
Cable
Remote
Controller Power Cable
Software /
Manual
System Components
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Included:
Optional:
EX5-HD3IP1080
EX5-HD2 720P
HD Camera w/
IR + Audio
EX4-XC2 Analo
D1 Outdoor
Camera
EX4-XC4
Left/Ri ht Side
Outdoor D1
Analo Camera
EX4-PGM Tablet
for Pro rammin /
Back Up Monitor
XDR-PON 4 Port
Switch required
for EX5-HD series
cameras
EX5-CBLxx HD
Camera Patch
Cable 15ft, 30ft
and 50ft
EX4-CBLxx 4 pin
DIN Camera
Patch Cable 15ft
– 60ft
EX12-
ALC
Input /
Output Alarm
Cable

XDR System Layout Dia ram
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3 Wires:
- 12 / 24V DC ( Red )
- GND ( BLK )
- ACC / IGN ( YEL )
EX12-MPIG

Powering the XDR (12V / 24VDC)
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1. Insert the appropriate fuse blade into the Red power cable
Blue Fuse = 12V Brown Fuse = 24V
2. Connect the 3 power wires to the vehicle’s fuse
Red = 12VDC Power
Yellow = I nition / Accessory
Black = Ground
3. Connect the power cable to the Power connection on the XDR
XDR Cover / Latch MUST BE CLOSED in order for the XDR to Power ON!
Fi . 2 Fuse Blade
Fi . 1 Pic of Power Cable
Fi . 3 XDR Power connection
CAUTION
Installation b a Professional technician is highl recommended
Exercise caution when connecting the power to prevent shock. Do not use
sharp object to force cable
Ensure connection to the proper fuse to avoid damage or interference with
vehicle operation
Refer to vehicle owners manual for fuse guideline

Connect Ventra EX4-XC series 1080P, 720P AHD and D1 resolution camera (4 PIN DIN)
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(EX4-XC1D, EX4-XC2, EX4-XC2D, EX4-XC4) with 4 PIN DIN
- Connect the EX12-CAM8 cable to the AV IN connector at the rear of the XDR
shown in Figure 1
- Each EX4-XC4 series camera that connects to the XDR requires an EX4-CBLxx
cable to XDR (Figure 2 EX4-CBLxx xx den tes length )
- XDR transmits Audio / Video & Power throu h the 4 PIN DIN cable (Figure 3)
-EX4-CBL available in 15, 33 and 60ft
-Maximum length / distance is 120ft by c nnecting 2 EX4-CBL4
Fi ure 3
EX12-CAM8 Fi ure 1 Fi ure 2
EX4-CBL

Connect XDR-PON Switch to XDR-1280
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For EX5-HD1, EX5-HD2, EX5-HD3IP1080 cameras
Requires Ventra EX5-CBLxx 6PIN DIN cable and XDR-PON 4 camera switch (s ld separately)
•Connect the power cable included with the XDR-PON to both the XDR-1280 and the PON
switch
-Switch wire connects to XDR-PON
-Output wire connects to XDR-1280
-Input wire connects to power cable of the XDR
Fi . 2 Connect Power to XDR and XDR-PON
Fi . 1 XDR-PON Switch

Connectin Ventra EX5 HD series 1080P, 720P IP camera (6 PIN DIN)
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For EX5-HD1, EX5-HD2, EX5-HD3IP1080 cameras
Requires Ventra EX5-CBLxx 6PIN DIN cable and XDR-PON 4 camera switch (s ld separately)
•Connect an Ethernet CAT5 cable from the LAN port on the rear of XDR-1280 to the PON switch
port labeled MDVR
•Connect EX5-CBLxx 6 PIN DIN cable to IPC port 1 – 4 (sold separately)
(EX5-CBLxx xx den tes length available in 15, 30 and 50ft )
Fi . 2 Connect Power to XDR and XDR-PON
Fi . 1 XDR-PON Switch

EX4-PGM (OPTIONAL)
7” Touch Screen Pro rammin Tablet and LCD monitor
EX4-PGM - optional
•Pro rammin XDR system
•LCD monitor for live viewin / back up
•Touch Screen for easy access
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Connect the EX4-PGM with the 5M extension
cable to the “Panel” Connector on XDR

XDR-1280 Video Out to LCD Screen Connection
1. Connect EX12-CAM8 to XDR
3. Use a BNC to VGA Converter to connect to the Video
Cable Lead on EX12-MPIG
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2. Usin AV Out 1 port to connect to EX12-MPIG included with XDR
4. Connect RCA cable to EX12-MPIG

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OSD Menu Layout
Live View Display Screen Mode Playback System Status Settin

Gettin Started
•To Format the card, Lo in to XDR Settings by selectin the
> Login >Setup >Maintenance >Storage
-Default ID: admin
-Password: admin
•Select Maintenance Tab >Storage Tab > pick the SD Slot to format (Any
previous data will be erased)
•Top Slot = Primary, Bottom Slot = Secondary. (If usin only 1 card, insert
into Top Slot)
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Login to XDR Menu
To access the OSD keyboard, RIGHT click on mouse. Or use touch screen if utilizin EX4-PGM
pro rammer
To connect to the XDR, there are 2 methods
- Corde Mouse to the USB port on the XDR
- EX4-PGM pro rammin tablet
Enter =
Cancel =
Cursor =

Maintenance – Stora e Format
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7.3 Maintenance – Storage Format
NOTE: Do NOT insert or remove the SD card when the system is powered on, it
may cause system error and corrupt recordin files
XDR uses a proprietary file format, all HDD and SD cards MUST be formatted
in the XDR prior to recordin .
USB thumb drive does NOT require formattin for file export/import
Storage t pe: Refer to HDD / SD card requirement and specification on PAGE 7
HDD (Internal) 1TB Max
SD card (Internal) - Max 128GB per slot- U1 speed minimum
USB drive for File Export, Settin s Import/Export, Firmware updates
•Insert HDD and or SD card (if applicable) while system is powered off
•Select Format for stora e device
•Once format is completed, capacity of each device will be displayed
•Not Found: XDR didn’t detect SD card (not install or card malfunction)
•Unformatted: SD card detected, but unformatted (New HDD)

Basic Setup – Re ister Vehicle / Driver / Device ID
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Register – Vehicle / Driver / Device Info
Note: Save each tab individuall before proceeding to next tab
throughout the entire programming process
1. Device ID: currently not in use
2. Vehicle Info
Vehicle Number (Required for software to identify system)
Vehicle Plate (Optional)
Line Number (Optional)
3. Driver Info
Driver Number (Optional)
Driver Name (Optional)

Basic Setup – Date / Time Setup
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Time setup – Date / Time
Note: Save each tab individuall before proceeding to next tab
throughout the entire programming process
1. Set Date / Time Format
2. Set Time Zone
3. Time S nc - set date and time
4. Enable Satellite time sync via external GPS receiver. Once si nal is
acquired, XDR will automatically sync time
Da light Saving Time (DST)
1. Enable / Disable DST
2. Select Hour Offset from dropdown menu
3. Select Mode from drop down menu
4. Enter date and time of effective DST

Basic Setup – System Startup
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Startup – Power On / Off
1. On / Off: How the XDR is activated (3 Modes)
-Ignition (Default - Su ested)
-Timer
-Ignition or Timer
2. Ignition Dela : Time delay between vehicle i nition off to
XDR powerin off (0-300 seconds)
Recommend 5 – 10 seconds
3. Ignition: XDR powers on as vehicle i nition is on
4. Timer : If Timer option is selected, the schedule for Start
and End Time must be set . This schedule only applies to the
XDR and does not affect or shut down the vehicle i nition
5. Ignition or Timer: XDR will power on from either tri er.
However, both criteria have to be met in order for the XDR to
power off. XDR will not shut off if the scheduled shut down
time has been reached while the vehicle i nition is still on.

Basic Setup – User Setup
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User Setup
1. Idle Time: The len th of time the system remains in
settin s mode before lo in out.
Recommend (5 or 10 Minutes)
2. User Name: Default admin
3. User Group: It is cate orized as Administrator and
Normal user
Admin: View videos, chan e settin s and export lo s
User: View videos but cannot chan e settin s or lo s
Add, Delete or Edit
1. Only Administrators can delete or add new users
(up to 2)
2. User name cannot be duplicated or empty
3. Edit / Chan e password

Output to Monitor Screen
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Displa on monitor View – Preview
Note: Save each tab individuall before proceeding to
next tab throughout the entire programming process
1. Preview Audio: Enable / Disable audio durin live
view of cameras
2. Image Setup: camera parameters - Color, Contrast,
Bri htness
3. Margins: Adjust screen display offset to match the
monitor
4. Startup Screen: Set live view display in Sin le, Quad
or Nine CH mode
5. Channel: Select the channels to display on screen
Note: Sin le can only select 1 Quad Must Select 4
Displa on monitor View – OSD
1. Select various information to display on monitor in
viewin mode. The information in this section is not
recorded/watermarked.

Surveillance – Record – General / Main Stream
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4.3 Surveillance – Record - General
Reminder: Save each tab individuall before proceeding to next tab
This section covers the general s stem wide setting of the XDR
1. S stem – PAL / NTSC (Default = NTSC)
2. Overwrite: How the system stores new recordin once the stora e is full
-Capacit : As SD stora e is full, system will overwrite oldest data
-Date: XDR will overwrite old data based on date
-Alarm: XDR will overwrite old data based on alarm
4. Lock Duration: Number of days to lock an alarm event file 1 – 31 days (Default 7 days)
5. Pre-Recording: Enable/ Disable and Len th of recordin before an event
(Recommend 1 to 3 minutes)
4.4 Surveillance – Record – Main Stream
This section enables, disables individual cameras as well as custom parameters for each. If setting
is same for all cameras, click “Cop To > All”.
1. Channel: Select the camera from Channel 1 - 12
2. Channel Name: Assi n name to each channel - optional ( rear, side door, interior…etc)
3. Enable: Enable or Disable each camera in the system. If camera is NOT enabled, it will NOT
record in the system
4. Resolution: Select resolution for camera
Analog HD (AHD) Camera = CH 1 ~ 8 = 1080P AHD, 720P AHD, D1
IPC HD Camera = CH 9 – 12 = 1080P HD, 720P HD Resolution
5. Frame Rate: Select frame rate of individual camera (1 – 30FPS) Default 25
Hi her the frame rate, bi er the file stora e size