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H.264 4-Channel Mobile DV
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▪H.264 4-Ch. Mobile DVR
▪ Anti Shock & Vibration control
▪ Built-in Heating System
▪ 2.5” Mobile HDD & SD Card
▪ GPS, G-Sensor

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Preface
We welcome you as a new user of the world's best digital video recorder (DVR), and the leading
Digital Video Surveillance System. For effective usage, please read this manual carefully. For
future reference, please keep this manual close to hand.
Copyright/Authentication/Trademark/Limited Warranty
Copyright
This manual is produced under copyright law. None of its contents may be copied or duplicated
without prior approval.
Copyright 2009~
Authentication
CE, FCC, KCC
Trademark
Ethernet(TM) is the trademark of Xerox Corporation.
Microsoft(TM), MS-DOS(TM), Windows(TM logo), Windows(TM) and Windows NT(TM) are the
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation, used in the United States and elsewhere.
Limited Warranty
• The manufacturer, importer and agent shall not be responsible for accidental damage (including
injury) and other damage caused by inappropriate use or operation of this product.
• The information in this manual is prepared based on the current specifications for the product.
The manufacturer is currently adding new functions and will continue to upgrade the product
with new technology. All specifications may be changed without notice to individual users.
Cautions
We strongly recommend that users read all safety cautions carefully before operating the product,
to operate the product appropriately.
Since the indicated cautions contain critical safety information, they must be fully complied with.
The cautions are categorized into Danger, Warning, Caution and Important.
Risk of death or serious injury.
This is the highest priority danger warning.
Risk of serious or lesser degree of injury.
May also cause damage to the product or to property.
Risk of minor injury or damage.
Requirements or limitations regarding operation. Users are
recommended to read the relevant details carefully so as to
operate the product properly and without harm.
The above cautions indicate the degree of damage that may occur due to inappropriate use of
the system.

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Risk of death or serious injury.
This is the highest priority danger warning.
• RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED
BATTERY ACCORDING TO THE INSTRCTIONS.
• THIS EQUIPMENT IS INDOOR USE AND ALL THE COMMUNICATION WIRINGS ARE LIMITED TO
INSIDE OF THE BUILDING.
• Please connect the power cord only to the type of AC outlet indicated in the manual or product
specification. If connected to other types of power outlet, fire and electric shock may result.
• Do not expose the product to moisture and dampness. Doing so may result in fire and electric
shock.
• Do not place heavy objects on top of the power cord. Damage to the power cord may result in
fire and electric shock.
• Do not place containers with liquid or small metal objects on top of the product. Liquid or small
metal objects getting into the unit may lead to fire and electric shock.
• Do not score, bend, twist, pull or heat the power cord. Damage to the power cord may lead to
fire and electric shock.
• Do not remove the top casing of the product. Doing so may result in electric shock. If internal
examination and maintenance are deemed necessary, contact the authorized system vendors
or installers.
• Do not modify the product in any way. Doing so may lead to fire and electric shock.
• In case of lightning, immediately turn off the power switch and remove the power cord from
the power outlet. Failure to do so may result in fire and electric shock.
• Please use only the power cord supplied with the product. Use of other power cords may result
in fire and electric shock.
• In case of smoke, smell or noise, immediately turn off the power switch and remove the power
cord from the power outlet. Continued operation of the product may result in fire and electric
shock. Request a maintenance service from the authorized system vendors or installers.
• If the product is dropped or damaged, turn off the power switch and remove the power cord
from the power outlet. Continued operation of the product may result in fire and electric shock.
Users should request a maintenance service from the authorized system vendors or installers.
• Do not touch the product with wet hands. Doing so may result in electric shock.
Risk of serious or lesser degree of injury.
May also cause damage to the product or to property.
• Do not leave the power cord or other cables in passageways. Passers-by may trip and fall.
• Avoid contact with water or beverages. Contact with water or beverages may result in damage
that cannot be repaired.
• In case of lightning, immediately turn off the power switch and remove the power cord from
the power outlet. The product may otherwise be damaged.
• Excessive current from the product and the camera may result in an electric shock. Connect the
power cord to an external device only when the products themselves are disconnected from
their power supply.

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Risk of minor injury or damage.
• If a foreign substance is stuck to the product, remove it using a soft cloth or tissue. Do not use
chemical agents (thinner, solvent, etc.) to remove the substance.
• Do not operate or store the product in the following places.
- An area that is either too cold or too hot
- An area of high humidity, or in front of an air-conditioner, or in places subject to sudden
temperature changes
- An area where there is excessive dust
- Areas where heat from the product cannot be emitted through both of the product's side
ventilation openings
• Do not place credit cards/telephone cards/bank account books/tickets and other objects with
magnetic properties near the product.
• Static electricity may cause damage to the internal parts of the product. Please remove static
electricity from your body before touching the rear panel and internal electronic parts of the
product.
• If this product is damaged beyond repair or reaches its maximum service life, dispose of it in
compliance with local laws and regulations regarding the disposal of lead and plastic waste.
Requirements or limitations regarding operation. Users are
recommended to read the relevant details carefully so as to
operate the product properly and without harm.
• The product may not work properly if the power source is unstable or and if electric shock
occurs. Make sure the correct rated power is available.
• The product is designed to be proof against electric power failures; however, damage may
occur as a result of power failure. Current data may be damaged or data might not be
recorded. Make sure to use an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS).
• Since the product is designed to record video data on the hard disk, an error in the hard disk or
other miscellaneous errors might prevent the product from recording properly. Periodic
maintenance is required for proper operation of the product.
• The product is designed for users to configure their own interface. However a user
configuration error could lead to operation malfunction. This product should be set up by
certified installers only.
• Since the product is connected - and tightly coupled - to exterior accessories (camera, sensor,
LAN, Hard Disk, etc.), there is a risk of malfunction from external causes. Ensure periodic
maintenance by the certified installers.
• Use the rack mounting handle provided with the product for installation.
• In this product, 1 Kbyte equals 1,024 bytes, 1 Mbyte equals 1,024,000 bytes and 1 Gbyte
equals 1,024,000,000 bytes.

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Contents
Preface ............................................................................................... 1
Copyright/Authentication/Trademark/Limited Warranty ................................................ 1
Cautions ................................................................................................................... 1
Contents............................................................................................. 4
Chapter 1. Introduction ..................................................................... 6
1. The System ......................................................................................................... 6
2. General Features ................................................................................................ 6
3. Specification ....................................................................................................... 7
Chapter 2. System Installation .......................................................... 8
1. Package Contents............................................................................................... 8
2. Installation ......................................................................................................... 9
2-1. Bracket Disassembly ........................................................................................... 9
2-2. Unit Installation................................................................................................ 10
2-3. Connection Devices .......................................................................................... 11
3. Cautions ........................................................................................................... 14
Chapter 3. Using DVR....................................................................... 15
1. Basic Operation ................................................................................................ 15
1-1. Front Panel & IR Remote Controller ................................................................... 15
1-2. Turning on the System...................................................................................... 17
1-3. Menu Bar......................................................................................................... 17
1-4. Display Icons ................................................................................................... 18
1-5. User or Admin Login ......................................................................................... 18
1-6. The Main Menu ................................................................................................ 19
1-7. Contextual Menu .............................................................................................. 20
2. DVR Configuration............................................................................................ 21
2-1. SYSTEM........................................................................................................... 21
2-1-1.MENU>SYSTEM>Information ................................................................... 21
2-1-2. MENU > SYSTEM > Date & Time............................................................. 22
2-1-3. MENU > SYSTEM > User......................................................................... 22
2-1-4. MENU > SYSTEM > Quick Setup.............................................................. 23
2-1-5. MENU > SYSTEM > System Log .............................................................. 24
2-2. DEVICE............................................................................................................ 25
2-2-1. MENU > DEVICE > Camera..................................................................... 25
2-2-2. MENU > DEVICE > Audio........................................................................ 26
2-2-3. MENU > DEVICE > Alarm........................................................................ 26
2-2-4. MENU > DEVICE > Keyboard .................................................................. 27
2-2-5. MENU > DEVICE > RS232 & RS485 ......................................................... 27
2-3. DISPLAY .......................................................................................................... 28
2-3-1. MENU > DISPLAY > Display .................................................................... 28
2-3-2. MENU > DISPLAY > Monitoring ............................................................... 28
2-4. RECORD .......................................................................................................... 29
2-4-1. MENU > RECORD > Storage ................................................................... 29
2-4-2. MENU > RECORD > Record..................................................................... 30
2-4-3. MENU > RECORD > Record Tools ............................................................ 31
2-5. NETWORK ....................................................................................................... 32
2-5-1. MENU > NETWORK > Address ................................................................ 32
2-5-2. MENU > NETWORK > DDNS ................................................................... 32
2-5-3. MENU > NETWORK > Notification ........................................................... 33

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2-5-4. MENU > NETWORK > Transmission ......................................................... 33
2-6. EVENT ............................................................................................................. 34
2-6-1. MENU > EVENT > Sensor ....................................................................... 34
2-6-2. MENU > EVENT > Motion ....................................................................... 35
2-6-3. MENU > EVENT > Video Loss.................................................................. 37
2-6-4. MENU > EVENT > Text-In ....................................................................... 38
2-6-5. MENU > EVENT > System....................................................................... 39
2-6-6. MENU > EVENT > G-Sensor .................................................................... 40
3. Playback ........................................................................................................... 41
3-1. Go to Time....................................................................................................... 41
3-2. Calendar Search ............................................................................................... 41
3-3. Event Search.................................................................................................... 42
3-4. Text-In Search.................................................................................................. 42
3-5. Backup Data Playback ...................................................................................... 43
3-6. Playback Control .............................................................................................. 43
4. Backup.............................................................................................................. 44
4-1. Backup ............................................................................................................ 44
4-2. Instant Backup................................................................................................. 45
4-3. Clip Maker........................................................................................................ 45
Chapter 4. Remote Software NEMON .............................................. 46
1. Using NEMON ................................................................................................... 46
1-1. Starting the Software........................................................................................ 46
1-2. Site Set Up ...................................................................................................... 48
1-3. Favorite Set Up ................................................................................................ 50
1-3. Site List Panel .................................................................................................. 51
1-4. Tool Panel ........................................................................................................ 52
1-4-1. PTZ ....................................................................................................... 52
1-4-2. DVR Status............................................................................................. 52
1-4-3. TEXT-IN ................................................................................................. 53
1-4-4. GPS ....................................................................................................... 53
2. Remote Playback.............................................................................................. 54
2-1. Calendar Search ............................................................................................... 54
2-2. Event Search.................................................................................................... 55
3-3. Text-In Search.................................................................................................. 56
3-4. Saving the recorded data .................................................................................. 57
3-5. Play Backup Data ............................................................................................. 58
3-6. Play Independent HDD Data on PC.................................................................... 59
4. Setup ................................................................................................................ 60
4-1. Nemon Setup ................................................................................................... 60
4-2. Remote Setup .................................................................................................. 64
4-3. Remote Upgrade .............................................................................................. 65
5. Nemon Callback................................................................................................ 66
Appendix A. Remote Access Using I.E. ............................................ 68
Appendix B. How to set DDNS using router..................................... 69
1. Domain Name Creation ................................................................................. 69
2. Router Configuration..................................................................................... 71
3. DVR Configuration ........................................................................................ 72
COMPLIANCE NOTICE OF FCC: ............................................................................. 73
WEEE (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment)................................................. 73
ROHS Compliance................................................................................................. 73

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Chapter 1. Introduction
1. The System
This DVR provides the cutting edge of mobile solutions for any types of mobile transportations.
This DVR was built upon industrial specification that offers the most reliable mobile solutions ever.
Its industrial specification allows withstanding any harsh conditions of shock, vibration and
temperature. Explore our new mobile DVR and being protected by the most reliable in-vehicle
device.
2. General Features
• True H.264 Standard Video Compression
• Embedded Linux System to give you the Ultimate Reliability
• Dedicated DB Structure for Stability
• Compact Size For In-Vehicle Installation
• Multi Storage Support – 2.5” Removable HDD, SD Card and USB
• Built-in GPS for E-Map Application
• Industrial Standard to Stand Harsh Temperatures without Additional Enclosures
• Various and Most Useful I/Os
• Additional Power Supply for Cameras and Monitor
• Anti-Shock and Vibration Tests upon Military Specification
• Various Event Detections Using Built-in G-Sensor

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3. Specification
Model 4 Channel Mobile DVR
In 4 Ch
Video Out 1 CVBS
In 4 Mic-in
Audio
Out 1 Line-out
Sensor In 2 TTL
Alarm Out 2 Relay
Device
I/O Interface RS232, RS485, USB2.0 x 1, USB1.1 x 1 for Mouse
Speed Real Time
Resolution 720 x 480 (NTSC), 720 x 576 (PAL)
Display
Split Screen 1, 4, PIP, Digital Zoom
Compression H.264 Codec
Speed /
Resolution
120fps@CIF(NTSC)
100fps@CIF(PAL)
60fps@Half D1(NTSC)
50fps@Half D1(PAL)
30fps@D1(NTSC)
25fps@D1(PAL)
Picture Quality Very High, High, Standard, Low
Recording
Mode Time-lapse, Event, Time & Event
Display 1, 4, Digital Zoom
Search Mode Calendar Search, Event Search, Text-In Search, Go to Time
Playback Mode Multi Channel Normal & Reverse Play,
RW & FF ( x2, x4, x8, x16, x32), Frame to Frame, Pause
Playback
Map Associated Google Map
Interface Ethernet (10/100 Base)
Protocol TCP/IP, HTTP, DHCP, ADSL(PPPoE)
Application Live, Playback, Setup, Notification (Callback, E-Mail)
Network
Web Browse Internet Explorer 7 or higher
Storage Removable Rack (2.5” SATA HDD or SSD & SD Card)
Backup External HDD, USB Memory
Control USB Mouse,
IR Remote Controller, Joystick Controller
OSD Graphic User Interface (Multilingual)
Approval FCC, CE, KCC
ROHS ROHS Compliance
Power Consumption DC12V~36V, max 64W
Operating Temperature -20°C ~ 50°C / -4°F~122°F (Built-in Heating System)
Operating Humidity 0%~80% / non-condensing
Dimension 225.5(W)x59(H)x245.2(D)mm /
8.87(W)x2.32(H)x9.65(D)inch
Weight 1.63Kg / 3.6lbs (with 250G HDD)

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Chapter 2. System Installation
1. Package Contents
The following components are included in the product:
DVR Unit
Harness & Terminal Block
Remote Controller
CD
(User's Manual
& Network S/W)
Quick Guide
Bracket Screws & Keys
GPS Antenna
(Option / SMA type connector)

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2. Installation
2-1. Bracket Disassembly
Take the unit out of the box and disassemble the brackets as follow:
- Unscrew Rear Cover Screws to remove Rear Cover
- Unscrew Bracket Screws to remove installation (bottom) bracket.
- The installation bracket has following sizes, and it must be bolt down on the bottom or top
surface strongly using the 6 taping screws.
Rear Cover
Rear Cover Screws (3 points)
Bracket Screws (6 points)