VENTRA XDR-450/D User manual

XDR-450/D (NEW)
5 CH Hybrid HD Mobile DVR
(1) 720P + (4) nalog HD 720P / D 1
User Guide
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Specification, models and features are subject
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Manual Ver 05 17
This manual covers the setup, connection and
features of the XDR. For management
software, refer to Ventra software manual
THIS MANUAL CONTAINS UPDATED FEATURES
AND SPECIFICATION. PLEASE REFER TO
UPDATE NOTICE

•XDR-450/D is the upgraded version to the original XDR-450/H
•System now supports 4 Channels of both nalog D1 and nalog HD 720P ( HD) resolution (see explanation below)
•Recording - (1) 720P x 30FPS + (4) 15 FPS 720P HD
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****** New Update Noti e (Important) ******
•XDR supports both D1 and HD cameras. XDR CPU recognizes/processes video format in Pairs
•If all cameras are the same format (D1 or HD), cameras can be connected in any /V In 1 – 4 Port
•If mixing camera format, some D1 and some HD, then the cameras must either be installed in pairs or skip port
•If connection of mixed format camera is NOT in accordance with this guideline, XDR will not recognize camera or display video
Example
(1) D1 camera and (1) HD camera - D1 camera connect to V1, while HD camera connects to V3 ( V 2 is skipped due to different format)
(2) D1 camera and (2) HD camera – D1 cameras connect to V1 and V2, while HD cameras connect to V3 and V4 (Keeping same format in pairs)
(1) D1 camera and (2) HD camera – D1 camera connect to V1, while HD cameras connect to V3 and V4 ( V 2 is skipped due to different format)

Table of Content
INTRODUCTION……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………4
W RNING: S FETY PREC UTIONS…………………………………………………………………………………………………….…….....5
W RNING: L WS ND REGUL TIONS………………………………………………………………………………………………………….6
SD C RD PREC UTION, REQUIREMENT……………………………………………………………………………………………………….7
SYSTEM L YOUT………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….8
SYSTEM DIMENSION……....…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..9
SYSTEM COMPONENTS…………………………………………………………………….............................................................10
SYSTEM CONNECTION OVERVIEW..............................................................................................................……11
L RM C BLE……......................................................................................................................................……..12
RS232/485/DI GR M.......................................................................................................................................13
CONNECTION
CONNECTING N LOG C MER …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………14
CONNECTING HD C MER …............................................................................................................................15
XDR SYSTEM SETUP VI MOUSE …...................................................................................................................16
XDR SYSTEM SETUP VI EX4-PGM….................................................................................................................17
SECTION 1: SYSTEM SETUP / FORMAT SD CARD
OSD MENU SCREEN ……………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………..18
1.1 – 1.2 GETTING ST RTED – FORM T C RD / ENTER SYSTEM SETTING……………………………………………………19
SECTION 2: SYSTEM SETTING
2.0 B SIC SETUP – REGISTER SYSTEM, DRIVER ID, VEHICLE ID….…………..…………………………………………..20
2.1 – 2.2 B SIC SETUP – D TE / TIME SETUP, D Y LIGHT S VINGS..………...…….……………………..……….…………21
2.3 – 2.4 B SIC SETUP – SYSTEM ST RTUP, B TTERY PROTECTION…………..………..……………………………….……22
2.5 B SIC SETUP – USER SETUP, P SSWORD …………………………...………….…………………………….…...……….23
3.0 NETWORK CONNECTION …………………………………………………… …………………………………..…………..…….24

SECTION 4: SURVEILLANCE / RECORD SETTING
4.0 - 4.2 SURVEILL NCE – LIVE VIEW, UTO LOOP, ON SCREEN DISPL Y..……………..….…………..….……….....25
4.3 – 4.4 SURVEILL NCE – RECORD GENER L SETTING, M IN STRE M……..…………………………….……….......26
4.4 SURVEILL NCE – RECORD M IN STRE M CONTINUED……..………………………….…………………………..27
4.5 – 4.6 SURVEILL NCE – RECORD DU L STRE M, ON SCREEN DISPL Y…….……………………..……….………….28
4.6 – 4.7 SURVEILL NCE – EX5 HD /IPC C MER SETUP………………………..…….……………………..……….………….29
4.9 SURVEILL NCE – PTZ C MER SETUP……………..……………………..…….……………………..……….…………..30
SECTION 5: COLLECTION OF DATA (COD) / SENSOR SETTING
5.0 – 5.2 COD SENSOR – GENER L SENSOR, SERI L, SPEED..……………..….…………..…………………….…………...31
5.3 – 5.4 COD SENSOR – IM GE SN PSHOT TIME, TRIGGER SETTING……...……..…………………………….……….32
SECTION 6: ALARM SETTING
6.0 L RM – OVERSPEED….……………...............................…………………..…………………………….….…………33
6.1 L RM – P NIC L RM……………...............................…………………..…………………………….….…………34
6.2 L RM – INPUT L RM……………...............................…………………..…………………………….….…………35
6.3 L RM – VIDEO LOSS ………………...............................…………………..…………………………….….…………36
6.4 L RM – DV NCE….………………...............................…………………..…………………………….….…………37
SECTION 7: SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
7.0 – 7.1 M INTEN NCE – CONFIGUR TION, D T FILE IMPORT / EXPORT……...……..…………………………..38
7.2 M INTEN NCE – FIRMW RE UPGR DE……………………………………………...……..…………………………..39
7.3 M INTEN NCE – STOR GE FORM T…..……………………………………………...……..…………………………..40
SPECIFICATION / TECHNICAL DETAILS ....………….………..…………………………….….………...................................30
WARRANTY / RMA .............................…………………..…………………………….….……….........................................42
Table of Content

FE TURES
Introdu tion
XDR-450/D Hybrid High Definition Mobile DVR is an
upgraded version of the original XDR-450/H advanced
vehicle recording solution for any types of vehicles and
applications.
Design for rugged and demanding environmental factors
such as heat, vibration and extended continuous recording
cycles.
Equipped with customizable settings enable Ventra MDVR
to not only record udio, Video, Speed and Route History, it
offers various fleet management capabilities for Safety,
Security and Risk Management.
•Easy To Install, Setup and Manage
•Rugged and Secure
•Small form factor
ny Vehicle ny pplication ny Industry
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Failure to follow these safety warnings ould potentially result in an a ident, ollision resulting in serious injury or death
•Install the devi e in a manner that does not obstru t the driver’s view of the front or sides of the vehi le, or interfere with the safety of operating the vehi le.
•Do not operate, adjust or view this re order while driving or when vehi le is in motion
•Do not pla e the devi e unse urly on the dashboard, or pla e the devi e in front of or above an airbag
•Please omply with all driving and traffi regulations
•To redu e the risk of fire or ele tri sho k, do not expose the DVR to water, liquid, rain or moisture
•Dis onne t the power from the XDR if equipment or wire is exposed to liquid
•Dis onne t and repla e the able if wire is stripped or damaged
•When exposed to dire t sunlight for a period of time, the equipment may be ome hot. Please exer ise aution when tou hing the equipment
•Do not disassemble or alter the equipment, able or a essories as this may lead to equipment error and failure, thus voiding all warranty
•In the event of an impa t or a ident, please he k to ensure the equipment is properly se ured. Inspe t the mounting bra ket and s rews for any signs of damage
•Dis onne t and repla e the able if wire is stripped or damaged
•When using the power onne tion able, ensure all onne tions are se ured
•Metalli oating on front window of vehi le may ause interferen e in GPS signal
•Use only re ommended Mi ro SD ard spe ifi ations as it may affe t data storage. SDXC Min Class 10 and Up
•When Power is onne ted, do not remove the mi ro SD ard as it may ause memory ard failure
•Do not modify the name of file folders in the SD ard as it will ause dire tory and re ording issues
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Windshield Mounted Devi e Legal Noti e
Please check and comply with LL local, state and federal laws and or regulations regarding windshield mounted devices. Some state laws prohibit drivers
from using suction mounts on their windshield when operating motor vehicles. Other state laws allow the suction mount to be mounted to be located only in
specific locations on the windshield. Numerous states have enacted restrictions against placing objects on the windshield in locations that may obstruct the
driver’s vision.
IT IS THE USER’S RESPONSBILITY TO MOUNT VENTRA EQUIPMENT IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL PPLICABLE LAWS AND
ORDINCANCE
Audio and Video Re ording Legal Noti e
Certain local, state and federal laws may prohibit recording of audio and or video in vehicles or public area, or without knowledge and or consent, please
check and comply with LL local, state and federal laws and regulations.
Certain local, state and federal laws may require signage or display that indicate recording of audio and or video in vehicles or public area. Please check and
comply with LL local, state and federal laws and regulations
IT IS THE USER’S RESPONSBILITY TO USE VENTRA EQUIPMENT IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL PPLICABLE LAWS AND ORDINCANCE
Use of this product other than its intended purpose is strictly prohibited.
Ventra Technologies Inc. does not assume any responsibility for any fines, violation, penalties or damages that may be incurred as a result of the use of the
product
Ventra Technologies Inc. is not responsible for any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages, arising out of use, misuse or inability to use of
our products.
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•To avoid damage and or data loss, power off the XDR BEFORE inserting or removing the SD card
•Turning the power off or removing a memory card during operation such as formatting, deleting, recording and playback
may cause data loss
SD Card Requirement and Compatibility
•Only New SD card should be used and are highly recommended to ensure reliability and data integrity
•XDR supports SDXC: 32GB to 128GB Class 10 and up
•SanDisk Ultra/ Extreme and Transcend Ultimate SD card may be used
•When unspecified memory class are used, XDR may not record data properly and recordings may be lost or damaged
•Ventra is not responsible for any damage , data loss, or system error resulting from SD card error and or damage,
computer issues or virus
•XDR utilizes a propriety file format for se urity , ea h ard MUST be formatted IN the XDR prior to use
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SD Card Requirement and Compatibility

System Layout
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Front
Rear
1 IR Re eiver Remote Control Signal
2
REC Recording Indicator
ERR Error indicator
GPS GPS status indicator
PWR Power indicator
VLOSS Video loss indicator
NET Network Connection (XDR 550 /580)
3 USB FW upgrade / Video export
4 Primary SD Card Slot Record video data files
5 Se ondary SD Card Slot Expansion / Mirror data slot
6 DVR Cover Sensor / Swit h DVR cover detection / uto shutdown when
cover is opened
1 N/A N/A
2 GPS Input External passive GPS receiver input
3 AV In 1 CH 1 nalog D1 / nalog HD ( HD)
4 AV In 2 CH 2 nalog D1 / nalog HD ( HD)
5 AV In 3 CH 3 nalog D1 / nalog HD ( HD)
6 Sensor / RS232 larm input sensor (8 inputs) / RS-232
7 AV Out Video Output to monitor or EX4-PGM Tablet
8 IPC (AV In 5 - HD) 720P HD IP Video Input (CH 5)
9 AV In 4 CH 4 nalog D1 / nalog HD ( HD)
10 Power DC 8V – DC 36V
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9 10
Labeling may differ due to product update

System Dimension
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XDR Camera GPS Receiver SD Card
EX4-PIG Video out
Cable Power Cable Software /
Manual
System Components
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Included:
Optional:
EX4-XC2 nalog
Outdoor Camera
EX4-XC3 nalog
Indoor Camera
EX4-XC4
Left/Right Side
Outdoor nalog
Camera
EX5-XC2 720P HD
Camera w/ IR +
udio
EX4-PGM Tablet
for Programming /
Back Up Monitor
EX5-CBLxx HD
Camera Patch
Cable 15ft, 30ft
EX4-PIG
Converter Cable
( For Video Out
and 3rd Party
Cameras)
EX4-CBLxx
nalog Camera
Patch Cable 5ft –
50ft
EX4-
LC
8 Input larm
Cable

XDR System Layout Diagram
•Connect nalog cameras into V IN 1 – 4
•Connect Ventra EX5-HD Camera to IPC
•Connect external passive GPS receiver
•Connect Power cable to vehicle
•Connect /V Out (EX4-PIG) to monitor
•Connect Optional 8 port alarm trigger,
RS232/485 cable (EX4- LC) (sold separately)
Analog HD / D 1 Cameras 1 ~ 4
Ventra 720P HD Camera
EX5-HD 1 / EX5-HD2
Ventra 7” LCD
VLCD-7
Passive GPS
Power able to
vehi le
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For Sensor In:
High Voltage: 5~12V
Low Voltage : 0~2V
For Sensor Out:
Triggered Voltage: 12V
Default Voltage: 0V
XDR Series larm Cable Guide
larm Cable Layout
Alarm Cable Can Be onne ted for a wide array of appli ations
•Door Open / Close
•Light Trigger
•Siren Trigger
•Reverse Gear Signal
•Lift rm / Gate
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EX4-PGM
7” Touch Screen Programming Tablet and LCD monitor
EX4-PGM
•Programming XDR system
•LCD monitor for live viewing / back up
•Touch Screen for easy access
•Supports 2 way audio communication*
* Requires additional remote connection hardware,
software and cellular connection
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Conne tion to XDR and other a essories

Connecting nalog Camera
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To onne t XDR using Ventra Cameras (EX4-XC1/D, EX4-XC2/D, EX4-XC3/D, EX4-XC4/D)
Ventra EX4-CBLxx 4 PIN Pat h Cable
- Utilize Ventra pre-made EX4-CBL patch cables (sold separately) ranging from 5 to 60ft
to connect the camera to XDR (Fig. 1 EX4-CBLxx xx denotes length )
- Each patch cable comes with 4 PIN DIN for easy connection to conveniently transmit
udio / Video & Power (Fig. 2)
To onne t XDR using 3rd Party Analog Cameras
- Utilize Ventra EX4-PIG to convert from 4 PIN DIN to standard BNC Video / udio
and 2 power wires. Now the system can be connected using coax cables
(Fig. 3 EX4-PIG )
- Connect the EX4-PIG to standard RG59 Coax cables / Siamese to connect to
Ventra cameras. separate power is required to power the camera if using
coax cable
Fig. 2
Fig. 1EX4-CBL Patch Cable
Fig. 3 EX4-PIG

Connecting Ventra EX5 HD Camera
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To onne t XDR using Ventra 720P HD Cameras
(EX5-HD1, EX5-HD2)
Ventra EX5-CBL HD Camera 6PIN Pat h Cable
- Utilize Ventra pre-made EX5-CBL patch cables (sold separately) available in 15
or 30ft to connect EX5-HD camera
(Fig. 1 EX5-CBLxx xx denotes length )
- Each EX5-CBLxx patch cable comes with 6 PIN DIN for easy connection to
conveniently transmit Video, Power and udio (if camera has built in audio)
- Connect EX5-HD camera with cable to IPC port on XDR
EX5-HD1
720P HD Outdoor Rated Camera
Fig. 1 EX5-CBLxx HD 6PIN Patch Cable
( xx denotes length )
EX5-HD2
720P HD Outdoor Rate Camera w/ Audio + IR
Fig. 2 IPC port for HD camera

XDR Setup Connection via Mouse and Video Out
1. XDR Front Panel – SD Card Slots, USB Port and System LED 2. Connect USB mouse to XDR for programming
3. XDR Rear – Connect EX4-PIG to AV-OUT port on
XDR for video out connection to monitor. May
need BNC to RC converter
4. XDR Rear – Connect EX4-PIG to RC video connection to
monitor to monitor
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XDR Setup Connection via EX4-PGM
1. Connect EX4-PGM to extension cable 2. Connect EX4- LC (Sold Se arately) to Sensor/Serial Port. Connect EX4-PGM to EX4- LC
3. Once the wires are connected, the EX4-PGM will be
powered by the XDR
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OSD Menu Layout
Live View Display Screen Mode Playback System Status Setting

Getting Started
1.1 Formatting the SD Card
1. XDR utilizes a propriety file format for security , each card MUST be formatted IN the XDR
prior to use.
2. MS Windows will NOT recognize the SD card when inserted and will display error message
and ask to Repair or Reformat the card. Do NOT format or Repair the ard via PC. (This is a
safety feature of the system). Data can only be recognized by the Ventra XDR Software
3. Do NOT Insert or Remove SD card while XDR is powered ON
4. To connect to the XDR, there are 2 methods
- Mouse to the USB port on the XDR
- EX4-PGM programming tablet
5. To Format the card, Login to XDR Settings by selecting the > Login >Setup >
Maintenan e >Storage
-Default ID: admin
-Password: admin
6. Select Maintenan e Tab >Storage Tab > pick the SD Slot to format ( ny previous data will
be erased)
7. Top Slot = Primary, Bottom Slot = Secondary. (If using only 1 card, insert into Top Slot)
8. Each system support 2 Slots for SD card up to 128GB max per slot. To add additional card,
please use only CLASS 10 and UP or UH1
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To access the OSD keyboard, click mouse in each field. Or use touch screen if utilizing
EX4-PGM programmer
Enter =
Can el =
Cursor =