VENTRA XDR-450/H User manual

XDR-450/H
5 CH Hybrid HD Mobile DVR
User Guide
This manual co ers the setup, connection and
features of the XDR. For management
software, refer to Ventra software manual
Please read and follow all instructions and
features before use. Sa e for future reference.
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Table of Content
INTRODUCTION……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………4
WARNING: SAFETY PRECAUTIONS…………………………………………………………………………………………………….…….....5
WARNING: LAWS AND REGULATIONS………………………………………………………………………………………………………….6
SD CARD PRECAUTION, REQUIREMENT……………………………………………………………………………………………………….7
SYSTEM LAYOUT………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….8
SYSTEM DIMENSION……....…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..9
SYSTEM COMPONENTS…………………………………………………………………….............................................................10
SYSTEM CONNECTION OVERVIEW..............................................................................................................……11
ALARM CABLE……......................................................................................................................................……..12
RS232/485/DIAGRAM.......................................................................................................................................13
CONNECTION
CONNECTING ANALOG CAMERA…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………14
CONNECTING HD CAMERA …............................................................................................................................15
XDR
SYSTEM
SETUP
VIA
MOUSE
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XDR
SYSTEM
SETUP
VIA
MOUSE
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XDR SYSTEM SETUP VIA EX4-PGM….................................................................................................................17
SECTION 1: SYSTEM SETUP / FORMAT SD CARD
OSD MENU SCREEN ……………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………..18
1.1 – 1.2 GETTING STARTED – FORMAT CARD / ENTER SYSTEM SETTING……………………………………………………19
SECTION 2: SYSTEM SETTING
2. BASIC SETUP – REGISTER SYSTEM, DRIVER ID, VEHICLE ID….…………..…………………………………………..20
2.1 – 2.2 BASIC SETUP – DATE / TIME SETUP, DAY LIGHT SAVINGS..………...…….……………………..……….…………21
2.3 – 2.4 BASIC SETUP – SYSTEM STARTUP, BATTERY PROTECTION…………..………..……………………………….……22
2.5 BASIC SETUP – USER SETUP, PASSWORD …………………………...………….…………………………….…...……….23
3. NETWORK, WIFI , 3G NOT AVAILABLE ON XDR45 /H……………………………………………..…………..…….24

SECTION 4: SURVEILLANCE / RECORD SETTING
4. - 4.2 SURVEILLANCE – LIVE VIEW, AUTO LOOP, ON SCREEN DISPLAY..……………..….…………..….……….....25
4.3 – 4.4 SURVEILLANCE – RECORD GENERAL SETTING, MAIN STREAM……..…………………………….……….......26
4.4 SURVEILLANCE – RECORD MAIN STREAM CONTINUED……..………………………….…………………………..27
4.5 – 4.6 SURVEILLANCE – RECORD DUAL STREAM, ON SCREEN DISPLAY…….……………………..……….………….28
4.6 – 4.7 SURVEILLANCE – EX5 HD /IPC CAMERA SETUP………………………..…….……………………..……….………….29
4.9 SURVEILLANCE – PTZ CAMERA SETUP……………..……………………..…….……………………..……….…………..30
SECTION 5: COLLECTION OF DATA (COD) / SENSOR SETTING
5. – 5.2 COD SENSOR – GENERAL SENSOR, SERIAL, SPEED..……………..….…………..…………………….…………...31
5.3 – 5.4 COD SENSOR – IMAGE SNAPSHOT TIME, TRIGGER SETTING……...……..…………………………….……….32
SECTION 6: ALARM SETTING
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6.1 ALARM – PANIC ALARM……………...............................…………………..…………………………….….…………34
6.2 ALARM – INPUT ALARM……………...............................…………………..…………………………….….…………35
6.3 ALARM – VIDEO LOSS ………………...............................…………………..…………………………….….…………36
6.4 ALARM – ADVANCE….………………...............................…………………..…………………………….….…………37
SECTION 7: SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
7. – 7.1 MAINTENANCE – CONFIGURATION, DATA FILE IMPORT / EXPORT……...……..…………………………..38
7.2 MAINTENANCE – FIRMWARE UPGRADE……………………………………………...……..…………………………..39
7.3 MAINTENANCE – STORAGE FORMAT…..……………………………………………...……..…………………………..40
SPECIFICATION / TECHNICAL DETAILS ....………….………..…………………………….….………...................................30
WARRANTY / RMA .............................…………………..…………………………….….……….........................................42

Introduction
XDR series Hybrid High Definition Mobile DVR is an
ad anced ehicle recording solution for arious types of
ehicles and applications.
Design for rugged and demanding en ironmental factors
such as heat, ibration and extended continuous recording
cycles.
Equipped with customizable settings enable Ventra MDVR
to not only record Audio, Video, Speed and Route History, it
offers arious fleet management capabilities for Safety,
Security and Risk Management.
FEATURES
•Easy To Install, Setup and Manage
•Rugged and Secure
•Small form factor
Any Vehicle Any Application Any Industry
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Failure to follow these safety warnings could potentially result in an accident, collision resulting in serious injury or death
•Install the device in a manner that does not obstruct the driver’s view of the front or sides of the vehicle, or interfere with the safety of operating the vehicle.
•Do not operate, adjust or view this recorder while driving or when vehicle is in motion
•Do not place the device unsecurly on the dashboard, or place the device in front of or above an airbag
•Please comply with all driving and traffic regulations
•To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the DVR to water, liquid, rain or moisture
•Disconnect the power from the XDR if equipment or wire is exposed to liquid
•
Disconnect and replace the cable if wire is stripped or
damaged
•
Disconnect and replace the cable if wire is stripped or
damaged
•When exposed to direct sunlight for a period of time, the equipment may become hot. Please exercise caution when touching the equipment
•Do not disassemble or alter the equipment, cable or accessories as this may lead to equipment error and failure, thus voiding all warranty
•In the event of an impact or accident, please check to ensure the equipment is properly secured. Inspect the mounting bracket and screws for any signs of damage
•Disconnect and replace the cable if wire is stripped or damaged
•When using the power connection cable, ensure all connections are secured
•Metallic coating on front window of vehicle may cause interference in GPS signal
•Use only recommended Micro SD card specifications as it may affect data storage. SDXC Min Class 1 and Up
•When Power is connected, do not remove the micro SD card as it may cause memory card failure
•Do not modify the name of file folders in the SD card as it will cause directory and recording issues
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Windshield Mounted Device Legal Notice
Please check and comply with ALL local, state and federal laws and or regulations regarding windshield mounted de ices. Some state laws prohibit dri ers
from using suction mounts on their windshield when operating motor ehicles. Other state laws allow the suction mount to be mounted to be located only in
specific locations on the windshield. Numerous states ha e enacted restrictions against placing objects on the windshield in locations that may obstruct the
dri er’s ision.
IT IS THE USER’S RESPONSBILITY TO MOUNT VENTRA EQUIPMENT IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL PPLICABLE LAWS AND
ORDINCANCE
Audio and Video Recording Legal Notice
Certain local, state and federal laws may prohibit recording of audio and or ideo in ehicles or public area, or without knowledge and or consent, please
check and comply with ALL 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 ideo in ehicles or public area. Please check and
comply with ALL 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, iolation, 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 a oid damage and or data loss, power off the XDR BEFORE inserting or remo ing the SD card
•Turning the power off or remo ing 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 1 and up
SD Card Requirement and Compatibility
•
XDR supports
SDXC: 32GB to 128GB Class 1 and up
•SanDisk Ultra/ Extreme and Transcend Premium / 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 irus
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System Layout
Front
1 IR Receiver 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 55 /58 )
3 USB FW upgrade / Video export
4 Primary SD Card Slot Record ideo data files
5 Secondary SD Card Slot Expansion / Mirror data slot
6
DVR Cover Sensor / Switch
DVR
co er detection / Auto shutdown when
8
Rear
6
DVR Cover Sensor / Switch
DVR
co er detection / Auto shutdown when
co er is opened
1 WiFi or 3G Input WiFi = XDR 550, 3G = XDR580
2 GPS Input External passi e GPS recei er input
3 AV In 1 CH 1 Analog camera input
4 AV In 2 CH 2 Analog camera input
5 AV In 3 CH 3 Analog camera input
6 Sensor / RS232 Alarm 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 Video Input (CH 5)
9 AV In 4 CH 4 Analog camera input
1 Power DC 8V – DC 36V
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9 10

System Dimension
Dimension in mm
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XDR Camera GPS Recei er SD Card
EX4-PIG Video out
Cable Power Cable Software /
Manual
System Components
Included:
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Optional:
EX4-XC2 Analog
Outdoor Camera
EX4-XC3 Analog
Indoor Camera
EX5-XC1 720P HD
Camera
EX5-XC2 720P HD
Camera w/ IR +
Audio
EX4-PGM Tablet
for Programming /
Back Up Monitor
EX5-CBLxx HD
Camera Patch
Cable 15ft, 30ft
EX4-PIG
Con erter Cable
( For Video Out
and 3rd Party
Cameras)
EX4-CBLxx
Analog Camera
Patch Cable 5ft –
50ft
EX4-
ALC
8 Input Alarm
Cable

XDR System Layout Diagram
•Connect Analog cameras into AV IN 1 – 4
•Connect Ventra EX5-HD Camera to IPC
•Connect external passi e GPS recei er
•Connect Power cable to ehicle
•Connect A/V Out (EX4-PIG) to monitor
•Connect Optional 8 port alarm trigger,
RS232/485 cable (EX4-ALC) (sold separately)
Analog Camera 1 - 4
Ventra 72 P HD Camera
EX5-HD 1 / EX5-HD2
Ventra 7” LCD
VLCD-7
Passive GPS
Power cable to
vehicle
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XDR Series Alarm Cable Guide
Alarm Cable Layout
For Sensor In:
High Voltage: 5~12V
Low Voltage : 0~2V
For Sensor Out:
Triggered Voltage: 12V
Default Voltage: 0V
Alarm Cable Can Be connected for a wide array of applications
•Door Open / Close
•Light Trigger
•Siren Trigger
•Re erse Gear Signal
•Lift Arm / Gate
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XDR RS232 / RS485 Cable Guide
RS232 / RS485 Serial Cable Layout
RS232 / 485 Connection For:
•PTZ cameras
•G Sensor
•485 Bus Data
•485 GPS Data
RS232 / 485 Connection For:
Baud Rate 2400 - 115200
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Connecting Analog Camera
To connect XDR using Ventra Cameras (EX4-XC1, EX4-XC2, EX4-XC3)
Option 1: Ventra Patch Cable
- Utilize Ventra pre-made EX4-CBL patch cables (sold separately) ranging from 5 to 50ft
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 con eniently transmit
Audio / Video & Power (Fig. 2)
Option 2: Coax / RG59 Cable
- Utilize Ventra EX4-PIG to con ert from 4 PIN DIN to standard BNC Video / Audio and
2
power
wires
to
support
3
rd
party
analog
D
1
camera
.
The
system
can
then
be
Fig. 1EX4-CBL Patch Cable
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2
power
wires
to
support
3
party
analog
D
1
camera
.
The
system
can
then
be
connected using coax cables (Fig. 3 EX4-PIG )
- Connect the EX4-PIG to standard RG59 Coax cables / Siamese to connect to Ventra
cameras. A separate power is required to power the camera if using coax cable
NOTE: Will require EX4-PIG x 2 per camera ( 1 on camera end and 1 on XDR end)
To connect XDR using 3rd Party Analog Cameras
- Utilize Ventra EX4-PIG to con ert from 4 PIN DIN to standard BNC Video / Audio
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. A separate power is required to power the camera if using
coax cable
NOTE: Will require EX4-PIG x 1 per camera (1 on XDR end)
Fig. 2
Fig. 3 EX4-PIG

Connecting Ventra EX5 HD Camera
To connect XDR using Ventra 72 P HD Cameras
(EX5-HD1, EX5-HD2)
Ventra EX5-CBL HD Camera 6PIN Patch Cable
- Utilize Ventra pre-made EX5-CBL patch cables (sold separately) a ailable 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
con eniently
transmit
Video,
Power
and
Audio
(if
camera
has
built
in
audio)
Fig. 1 EX5-CBLxx HD 6PIN Patch Cable
( xx denotes length )
Fig. 2 IPC port for HD camera
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con eniently
transmit
Video,
Power
and
Audio
(if
camera
has
built
in
audio)
- Connect EX5-HD camera with cable to IPC port on XDR
EX5-HD1
72 P HD Outdoor Rated Camera
EX5-HD2
72 P HD Outdoor Rate Camera w/ Audio + IR

XDR Setup Connection ia 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 ideo out connection to monitor. May
need BNC to RCA con erter
4. XDR Rear – Connect EX4-PIG to RCA ideo connection to
monitor to monitor
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XDR Setup Connection ia EX4-PGM
1. Connect EX4-PGM to extension cable 2. Connect EX4-ALC (Sold Se arately) to Sensor/Serial Port. Connect EX4-PGM to EX4-ALC
3. Once the wires are connected, the EX4-PGM will be
powered by the XDR
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OSD Menu Layout
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Li e 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 card via PC. (This is a
safety feature of the system). Data can only be recognized by the Ventra DVR Software
3. Do NOT Insert or Remo e 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 >
Maintenance >Storage
-Default ID: admin
-Password: admin
6. Select Maintenance Tab >Storage Tab > pick the SD Slot to format (Any pre ious 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 1 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 =
Cancel =
Cursor =

Basic Setup – Register Vehicle / Dri er / De ice ID
2. Register – Vehicle / Driver / Device Info
Note: Save each tab individually 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)
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
Line Number (Optional)
3. Driver Info
Dri er Number (Optional)
Dri er Name (Optional)