Clover Electronics MVR1020 User Manual

Instruction Manual

1 Channel Mobile

Digital V i deo Recorder

Model MVR1020

Contents

About This Unit ..................................................................................3

1. Unpacking ...........................................................................4

2. Features ………………………………………………………….. 5

3. Specifications ……………………………………………………..6

4. Installation ………………………………………………………..7

4-1. What to do before Installation ...................................................................7

4-2. How to Connect DC power to DVR unit ...................................................8

4-2-1. When Installing the DVR in a Vehicle ............................................8

4-2-2. When Using the DVR for Security Purpose ...................................9

4-3. How to Install the Mounting Bracket for DVR .......................................10

4-4. Installation Check Lists ...........................................................................11

4-5. Controls and Connectors on the DVR .....................................................12

4-5-1. Front ..............................................................................................12

4-5-2. Rear ...............................................................................................14

4-6. Remote Controller ...................................................................................16

5. How to Operate ............................................................................17

5-1. General Operation ....................................................................................17

5-2. Running for the First Time (Initializing) .................................................18

5-3. Live Mode ................................................................................................19

5-4. Setup ........................................................................................................20

5-4-1. Time/Date .......................................................................................21

5-4-2. FA./CF ............................................................................................22

5-4-3. Record ............................................................................................24

5-4-4. Motion / Alarm ...............................................................................26

5-5. Recording .................................................................................................28

5-5-1. Manual (Continuous) Recording ....................................................28

5-5-2. Alarm Recording ............................................................................28

5-5-3. Motion Recording ..........................................................................29

5-5-4. Alarm & Motion Recording ...........................................................29

5-6. Playback ...................................................................................................30

5-6-1. Playing from the first ......................................................................30

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5-6-2. Replaying by Time/Date Search .....................................................30

5-6-3. Search by Recording Lists ..............................................................31

6. Viewer ............................................................................................33

6-1. CF Card Viewer Installation ....................................................................33

6-2. CF Card Viewer .......................................................................................36

6-2-1. Playback .........................................................................................37

6-2-2. Backup ............................................................................................38

6-2-3. AVI File Converting .......................................................................39

6-2-4. Image Capture in JPEG File ...........................................................39

6-2-5. Print Button ....................................................................................40

6-2-6. Other Buttons .................................................................................41

6-3. Raw Data Backup ....................................................................................42

6-3-1. Other Buttons .................................................................................43

6-4. Backup Viewer ........................................................................................44

Appendix

1. Recording Time Table ..................................................................46

1-1. Recording Resolution 720 x 480 .............................................................46

1-2. Recording Resolution 360 x 480 .............................................................47

2. Limited 1year Warranty ..............................................................49

3. How to Obtain Factory Service ..................................................49

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About this manual

This is the instruction manual for 1 Channel Mobile DVR, Model MVR1020.

This manual describes how to install and operate the MVR1020 and provide information regarding specifications and features of this product.

Please be sure to read this manual and follow the instructions when installing the MVR1020.

If you have any questions or problems installing, please contact Clover Electronics at 877-327-5000.

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1. Unpacking

When unpacking the DVR Unit, please be cautious not to drop, throw or hit with force. This may cause damage to the product that could lead to malfunctions.

Before Installation please check if the following objects are included.

 1 Channel Mobile DVR unit  Remote Controller & Batteries  Instruction Manual  CF Card Viewer CD  CF Card Reader (Optiona  Power Cable  Mounting Bracket 1 CH Mobile DVR  External IR Receiver (Optiona

CF Card Reader Remote Batteries CD-Rom Manual (Optional) Controller

Power Cable Ext. IR Receiver Screws Mounting

(Optional) Brackets

Ú If any of the above items are missing please contact Clover Electronics.

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2. Features

 Duplex (Record / Play-back)  Real Time Full Display mode  High Quality and Easy to install & control  Stand Alone Type (Non-PC, Non-OS)  On Screen Display  Built-in Time / Date Generator  Event lists of 990  Motion and Alarm detection recording  Quick Search: by Date & Time / Recording Lists  CF Card Overwrite  MJPEG Compression  Remote Control

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3. Specifications

System NTSC PAL

Video Signal

Audio

Display

Recording

Playback

Alarm Control

Input Composite 1Vp-p @ 75 Ohm, RCA(1CH)

Output Composite 1Vp-p @ 75 Ohm, RCA(1CH)

Input/Output 2 RCA(1CH Input, 1CH Output)

Recording Mode Mono PCM

Display Frame 30 FPS

Display Resolution 720×480 720×576

Screen Split Mode Full

Video Compression

M-JPEG codec core

Display Resolution 720×480/360×480 720×576/360×576

Recording Method Continuous, Event(Motion/Alarm)

Recording Speed 30 FPS 25 FPS

Image Full Size 3 ~ 25 KB 4 ~ 27 KB

Storage MLC, SLC type of CF Card supported

Search Search by Date/Time, Recording Lists

External Alarm Input

Alarm Input : Terminal Block

Alarm Output Alarm Output : Terminal Block

Remote Control IR Remote Control

Power 9V~ 40V / 1A (Locking Wafer Type)

Others

Dimension(mm) 123.5 × 88 × 29 mm

Weight 0.9Lbs

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4. Installation

4-1. What to do before Installation

 Make sure all the required hardware is available.

- 1 Channel Mobile DVR unit (requires installing a CF Card)

- Camera (including power for camera unit)

- TV or Composite monitor

 Connect a camera to the DVR unit and the DVR unit to the monitor (video output

device).

 Connect DC power from vehicle to the DVR --- pay attention to the polarity

(Refer to section 4-2 for more information).

 Confirm live video is displayed on the monitor before proceeding to the next step.

 Select the Setup Menu and set the current date and time  Set values for required options such as motion detection, etc.

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4-2. How to Connect DC power to DVR unit

(Rear View)

○

or ○B

4-2-1. When Installing the DVR in a Vehicle

Cut out the DC jack on the provided DC power wires as shown in Fig.4-1, and

then connect wires as follows.

GROUND: Connect the BLACK colored wire to vehicle’s chassis (Do not

connect it to the gas tank or the airbag area).

DC 9V TO 40V (HOT): Connect the RED colored wire to the DC power line

that supplies DC 12V or DC 24V when ignition switch is in the “ON” position.

Red

Fuse (250V.3A)

○

Black

Fig.4-1 Power Cable

CAUTION

Connect the 4 pin connector with 2 wires in polarity to the power in jack on

4-2-1. When installing the DVR in a vehicle

the rear panel after connecting Ground and Hot (B+) as mentioned above.

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4-2-2. When Using the DVR for Security Purpose

Connect the 4pin connector with 2 wires in polarity to the power in jack on

▪

the rear panel of the DVR.

▪ Connect DC 12V or DC24V, 3A AC adapter (not supplied: Switching Power

Supply, center: +, outer: ground) to the DC jack on the provided DC power wires shown in Fig.4-2.

○

Fig.4-2 Power Cable

DC Jack

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4-3. How to Install the Mounting Bracket for DVR

▪ Unscrew 2-locking screw knobs and 4 screws on both sides of the DVR.

▪ Attach the mounting bracket onto both sides of DVR and secure them with the

screws (See Fig. 4-3).

▪ If necessary, install the DVR with the mounting brackets to proper place in

your vehicle.

Fig.4-3 Installation of mounting bracket

CAUTION

Do not install the mounting bracket for DVR to the gas tank or airbag area.

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4-4. Installation Check Lists

 Is the camera installed at the right position?

 Is the camera cable connected to the input?

 Is the audio cable connected to the input?

 Is the system set on a stable location?

 Is the system set on a stable location by mounting bracket?

 Is the placement of the system clear from any elements such as water, excess

dust, direct sunlight, magnetic field, gas, oil and etc…

 Is the system located away from temperatures beyond 32

 Is the location of the DVR unit away from the reach out of children?

 Are the batteries inserted correctly in the remote controller?

 Is the video output cable connected to the correct jack?

 Are all components (Camera, DVR) connected to the correct power supply?

ºF ~ 122ºF

CAUTION

Turn off the POWER when removing or inserting the Compact Flash Card (CF Card) to the DVR.

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4-5. Controls and Connectors on the DVR

4-5-1. Front

②

①

⑤ ④ ③

Fig.4-4 Front View

1) PWR LED: Red light is lit when the power is ON

2) REC & PLAY LED: Green light will be blinking when the system is in the recording or replaying mode, turn off during live mode.

3) REC Button: Press this button to start recording. To stop recording, press this button again.

4) LIST: Recording lists (up to 990 lists) will display when this button is pressed. Press this button again to exit.

5) MENU / LOCK / ESC / STOP

- MENU & ESC: Display on screen Menu or escape to screen.

- STOP: To stop replaying.

- LOCK: Press and hold this button for 3 seconds to lock the system. When the system is locked, all the buttons and remote controller doesn’t

work. Press and hold this button for 3 seconds again to unlock. Refer to the next screen showing the lock icon.

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Lock Icon

6) ARROW Buttons:

○2 ○3 ○4

○

Fig.4-5 Lock Icon

○

Used as Left and Rewind (x16) Key

○

Used as Right and previous Frame Key

○

Used as Up and next Frame Key

○

Used as Down and fast Forward (x16) Key

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4-5-2. Rear

① ③ ④

②

⑤

1) Video IN/OUT

Connect a camera to the Video Input (RCA Connector) and a monitor to the Video Output (RCA Connector) on the rear panel of the unit as shown in Fig.4-6.

2) Audio IN/OUT

If necessary, connect a microphone to the Audio Input (RCA Connector) and a speaker to the Audio Output (RCA Connector) on the rear panel of the unit.

Fig.4-6 Rear View

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