Mobile Digital Video Recorder
DVRM-5004
User’s Manual
Thank you for using our Mobile DVR. This manual is applicable for DVRM-5004. Please read
this User’s Manual carefully to ensure that you can use the device correctly and safely. The
contents of this manual are subject to be changed without notice.
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Warning
This device is NOT of waterproof; to prevent it from any accident of fire or electric
shock, please do NOT put any container with water on the device or nearby. Do not
expose the device to moisture, or extreme temperatures.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELEC T R I C SH O C K
DO NOT OPEN
his lightning flash with
arrow symbol within an
equilateral triangle is
intended to alert users
that there might be
uninsulated dangerous
voltage which may cause
electric shock to person
when the cover of device
ened.
is o
o prevent from the risk of
electric shock, do NOT
remove top cover or back
cover. There is NO
user-serviceable part inside.
Ask for service from qualified
maintenance man.
he exclamation point
within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert
users the important
operating and
maintenance (servicing)
instructions in this manual.
Important notice:
1. Please read over all cautions.
2. Please keep this manual for reference in the future.
3. Please notice all warning information.
4. Please strictly follow the instructions in this manual while operating.
5. Please NEVER put this device under the place which is easily poured by water.
6. Please do NOT use abrasive chemicals, cleaning solvents or strong detergents to clean
the device. Wipe the device with a soft and dry cloth.
7. Please do NOT get the gate of airiness heat exchange closed.
8. Please leave the device far away from hot and high temperature environment.
9. Install the device with the accessories coming with it.
10. Please take care when moving the device, make sure of security, and avoid being
damaged by dropping from high place.
11. Call for qualified maintenance man to repair when needed.
12. The device can only be installed horizontally. Installed vertically or out of the horizontal
could hurt person or damage the device or/and its parts.
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1.Main Features ..................................................................................................... 4
2. Overall description ............................................................................................ 5
2.1 Front Panel .................................................................................................. 5
2.2 Rear panel ................................................................................................... 7
2.3 Remote ........................................................................................................ 8
3. Using the recorder ............................................................................................ 9
Step 1, Install the Hard Drive into the Hard Drive case ....................................... ...9
Step 2, Connect camera. ..................................................................................... 9
Step 3, Connect to power supply ........................................................................ 11
Step 4, format the SD card ................................................................................. 12
Step 5, Choose recording quality ........................................................................ 12
Step 6, start recording ....................................................................................... 13
4.Operations ......................................................................................................... 16
4.1 Play back the files on SD card ....................................................................... 16
4.2 Manage the power ....................................................................................... 20
5.Appendix, cables ............................................................................................. 255
5.1 Power supply ............................................................................................. 255
5.2 AV cables .................................................................................................. 255
5.3 Signal cables ............................................................................................. 277
6. Specification ................................................................................................... 288
7. List of Standard Accessories ............................................................................ 29
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1. Main Features
Video and Audio
H.264 High Profile video compression, real time recording 25 fps (PAL) / 30 fps (NTSC)
for each channel. Frame rate adjustable for each channel.
AAC (Advanced Audio Compression) for audio.
D1 resolution for each channel, which means each channel supports
704x576 (PAL) - 704x480 (NTSC).
Support 4 channel video and 4 channel audio recording；
Power Input
Support from +8V DC to +32VDC. Applicable for vehicles with +12V or +24V battery.
When the power input connects in reverse polarity, the auto-protect function can
prevent the recorder and battery from damage.
The recorder provides each camera with stable +12V DC power; DVR can detect the
short cut on power circuit.
Can use ignition to control the power.
Recording mode
Continuous record.
Start recording automatically when the DVR is turned on.
Support schedule recording.
Support alarm recording.
Speed and Vehicle status recording
Record vehicle speed and car id with audio and video.
Support 6 sensors, can be connected to brake, return, right turn, left turn light etc.
Over-speed alarm.
SATA 2.5’’ Hard Drive and SD card for storage
Support S-ATA 2.5’’ Hard Drive and SD card for storage, external USB device (memory stick
or Hard Drive) is ok.
NOTE
If you remove the SD card while recording or playing, it might cause the damage of the file
on SD card. While recording or playing, the yellow light on the front panel will be on. So
please stop recording or playing until the yellow light is off if you need to remove the SD
card.
Multiple players supported
You can use the following player to play back the record file.
VLC media player（version1.0.0 or above）
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Storm player (Version 2009 or above）
Winamp (Version 5.531 or above）
Windows Media Player (Need to download the H.264 control by network)
2. Overall description
High video quality based on H.264 profile compression.
High resolution recording, up to mega-pixel for 4 channel (1280 x 1024) and D1
resolution for 1 channel (PAL: 704 x 576 / NTSC: 720 x 480).
USB ports connect thumb drive / external HDD storage.
Compact size & lightweight, much easier for installation.
Support from 8VDC to 32VDC, applicable for 12VDC and 24VDC vehicles.
The recorder provides each camera with stable +12VDC power; DVR can detect the
short cut on power circuit.
Can use ignition to control the power. Configurable power timer after ignition is off.
Automatic, event trigger, schedule or motion recording options.
Can record speed with audio and video. Support over speed alarm.
Support 3 sensors, can record brake, return, right turn, left turn light status into the
record file.
External GPS allows for vehicle tracking and location with video and audio.
Use AVI format for record file. Compatible with different player software.
Support FAT32 file system, record file can be read directly on Windows, Linux.
Motion detection and the sensitivity can be adjusted.
Date and time stamp records onto footage.
2.1 Front Panel
①：Power light.
②：Run light.
③：Alarm light.
④：Recording media (SD or Hard Disk) Operation light.
⑤：System light.
⑥：Control panel or remote extension cord。
⑦：USB 2.0 port.
⑧：Network port. (RJ45)
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Get to know the status of Mobile DVR by the
indication of PWR light and RUN light:
PWR RUN Description
Always On Blinking DVR is turned on and running.
Blinking with RUN by
turns
Blinking together with
RUN
Blinking Off The DVR is turned off. It will restart if
Blinking with PWR by
turns
Blinking together with
PWR
Ignition is not enabled and DVR is
turned off.
Ignition is not enabled and DVR is
running. The DVR will be turned off
when it reached the “Ignition
Power Off Delay” time.
POWER button is pressed on the
remote.
Alarm light (yellow) Description
On Alarm indication, such as over speed.
Off No alarm.
System light (yellow)
On In recording. Don’t remove the SD card in this status.
Please press “Stop” on the remote to stop recording if
you need remove the SD card. Removing SD card in this
status might cause the damage on the record file.
Off Recorder is not in recording mode. You can remove the
SD card.
Description
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2.2 Rear panel
①：AV input 1 (including audio input 1, video input 1 and power for camera 1)
②：AV input 2 (including audio input 1, video input 1 and power for camera 2)
③：AV input 3 (including audio input 1, video input 1 and power for camera 3)
④：AV input 4 (including audio input 1, video input 1 and power for camera 4)
⑤：AV output (including audio output, video output and power)
⑥：1 speed sensor, 3 sensors, 2 RS232 port, 1 RS485 port and one 5V DC output.
⑦：Power for the recorder and ACC input.
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2.3 Remote
1. Power
2. Stop
3. Record
4. Alarm
5. Play
6. Numbers
7. Audio
8. Video
9. Up
10. Left
11. Right
12. Menu
13. ESC
14. OK
15. Down
16. Fast Forward
17. Pause/Step
18. Fast Backward
19. OSD
20. Next
How to use the remote：
（1）Press <MENU> to enter main menu or sub menu. You can also use <MENU> to
select among different value in the submenu. You can also use <MENU> as <OK>.
（2）Press <Up/Down/Left/Right> button to move between the different menu item.
（3）Press <OK> to save and exit the current menu. Press <ESC> to cancel and exit the
current menu. If you modify something in the menu, recorder will prompt a window to ask
you to save or cancel your modification.
（4）Press <VIDEO> to toggle among different video channel.
（5）Press <AUDIO> to toggle among different audio channel.
（6）To delete character in the edit control, you can press <Left>.
（7）Press <POWER> for a while to turn on/off the recorder.
21. Previous
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3. Using the recorder
Step 1: Install the Hard Drive into the Hard Drive case
To install Hard Drive with S-ATA interface, please do as following steps.
1. Remove screws on the back side of the Hard Drive case.
2. Take the S-ATA connector out of the Hard Drive case.
3. Connect the connector with the Hard Drive.
4. Put the Hard Drive back to the Hard Drive case. Please note, the Hard Drive should be
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put to the mounting bracket inside of the Hard Drive case.
5. Install the Hard Drive with mounting bracket though the holes on the Hard Drive case.
Please note, install the Hard Drive tightly. If not, the Hard Drive will be damaged due to the
vibration which might lead to the data loss.
6. Install the connector back to the back side of Hard Drive case. Then the S-ATA Hard
Drive is installed into the Hard Drive case.
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Step 2: Connect the camera.
or
Connect the camera as the picture shows. The yellow connector is for video and the white
connector is for audio.
Step 3: Connect to power supply
Connect the red wire to the “+” pole of the battery and black wire to the “-” pole of the
battery. The yellow wire is for connecting the ignition signal. If you don’t need to use
ignition, connect the yellow wire to the “+” pole of the battery.
Please note: The fuse is used for protecting the battery from shortcut so you need to
connect the fuse near to the battery.
NOTE
1． The DVR uses DC power input, please be very careful when connecting to the “+” and
“-” of the power supply.
2． Wide voltage range of 8V-32V for the DVR. The DVR may be damaged if the voltage
comes too high. And the DVR may not work if the voltage comes too low.
3． Power of the DVR should be supplied by the car battery.
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4． Power consumption of the DVR can be 60W when the engine starts. All the cables for
connecting from power to the DVR should be thick enough for current over 5 Amperes.
5． To protect the battery from being damaged of short circuit on the cable, the fuse
should be placed very closed to the car battery.
Step 4: Format the Hard Disk
You need to format the Hard Disk before using it. Press <MENU> to enter the main menu
and select <FORMAT> in <STORAGE> sub menu.
Choose “YES” to format the Hard Disk. The format process will take some time and you
will see the capacity of the Hard Disk after formatting.
Step 5: Choose recording quality
Press <MENU> to enter the main menu and select “RECORD SETTINGS” in the
“RECORD” sub menu.
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The detailed parameters for each quality list as below:
Quality Resolution
Maximum
Bitrate
（Bit/s）
Minimum
Bitrate
（Bit/s）
Audio
Bitrate
（Bit/s）
Capacity
need
BASIC 2/3 D1 350K 210K 16K 198M/hour
NORMAL D1 1000K 600K 16K 324M/hour
GOOD D1 1200K 720K 16K 432M/hour
HIGH D1 1500K 900K 16K 540M/hour
NOTE
Maximum write speed for most SD card is about 6000KBit/s, so please select “GOOD” or
below if you are recording 4 channel video at same time.
Step 6: Start recording
Press < REC> on the remote to start recording. There will be one red dot on each channel
indicating the recording. The recorder will record all the channels by default. If you
need to record only one channel, use <UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT> or number key
“1”，“2”，“3”，“4” to select one channel and press < REC> to recording.
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NOTE
The DVR will recognize either Disk 1 or Disk 2 in random order if both Hard Drive and SD
Card are inserted. The Disk 1 can be Hard Drive or SD Card, same as Disk 2.
Step 7: Install the mounting bracket
1. Release the screws at the front of DVR and take the DVR out of the mounting bracket.
2. Use screws to install the mounting bracket.
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3. Install the DVR back to the mounting bracket.
Please note: there is a lock connector at the bottom side of DVR. Please make sure this
connector is in position when you put the DVR back to the mounting bracket.
4. Use the screws to install the DVR to the mounting bracket.
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4. Operations
4.1 Play back the files on HDD drive
（1）Play back the recent record file. Press the <PLAY> button on the remote, the
recorder will play back the file for first channel. You can also use
<UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT> or number key “1”，“2”，“3”，“4” to select the channel
and press <PLAY> to play the channel you want to play. You can also press <VIDEO>
to toggle the full screen of one channel. Press <Next>/<Previous> to select the next
or previous file. The play status is indicated by a green triangle on the top right corner of
the screen.
（2）Seek and play back the file at a specific time. Press <MENU> to enter the main
menu and select “SEARCH BY TIME” in the “STORAGE” sub menu. Select the time you
want to seek and choose <OK>. The recorder will list the record file around the time you
set. Then press <PLAY> to play the file.
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Real-time view via Network port (RJ45):
1. Connect the DVR to laptop via RJ45.
2. Enter the menu of DVR by pressing “MENU” on remote controller, choose “RECORD”
and press “MENU” or “OK” to go to its sub-directory, choose “RECORD SETTINGS
/ QUALITY AUDIO” to set the “NET” as “ON” (it is defaulted as “OFF”):
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Note: You may set other parameters in this window, like image quality, frame rate, etc.
3. Go back to the MENU, and choose “NETWORK” to get the DVR’s IP address:
4. Download the newest VLC Media Player (Version 1.0.0 or above) which is a free
software using open source application.
5. Run VLC, press “File”, choose “Open Network Stream”:
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Y
6. Choose “RTSP” and input the IP address you got from the DVR:
rtsp://192.168.0.220:554/ch01, then press “OK” to view.
Note:
a. The PC’s IP address should be among same network segment of DVR’s, it means the
PC’s IP address should be set as 192.168.0.100.
st
b. 192.168.0.220 is the DVR’s defaulted IP address, ch01 stands for 1
nd
ch02 stands for 2
th
for 4
camera channel.
camera channel, ch03 stands for 3rd camera channel, ch04 stands
camera channel,
4.2 Manage the power
（1）Use the ignition to control the power
1. Connect the ignition to the yellow wire of the power cable. And connect the red and
black wire to the “+” and “-” pole of battery.
Fuse
+
-
Black wire
Battery
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Ignition
Red
wire
Recorder
ellow
wire
Y
2. Set the power off delay. Select “POWER OFF DELAY” in the “POWER” sub menu. The
maximum duration for the power off delay is 86400 seconds (24 hours). If the power off
delay is set to 0, the recorder will turn off immediately if the ignition is off.
If the vehicle is using low level as ignition, you need to set the ignition signal to low level.
（2）Turn on/off the recorder automatically
1. Connect the DVR to the battery. Please note that you need to connect the yellow wire
(ignition wire) to the “+” pole (+12V or +24V) of the battery.
+
Fuse
Battery
Red
Black
-
wire
wire
Recorder
ellow wire
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2. Select “POWER ON” and “POWER OFF” in the “Power” sub menu and set the time
you want to turn ON/OFF the recorder.
If you don’t need to turn on/off the recorder automatically, set the “POWER ON” and
“POWER OFF” time to “00 : 00”.
4.3 Alarm recording
Using the sensor (alarm)
The Mobile DVR can be connected to 4 alarms and 6 sensors. All these alarms and sensors
can trigger the alarm recording. They can also turn on the buzzer, trigger the alarm out,
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trigger to toggle video display, and trigger to show information on the screen.
Here are the pictures for alarm connector and sensor connector.
Mark Color Description
SENSOR1 Gray Sensor (Alarm) 1
SENSOR2 Gray Sensor (Alarm) 2
SENSOR3 Gray Sensor (Alarm) 3
SPEED Purple Speed sensor pulse signal input
4.4 Get speed from GPS
1. Connect the GPS receiver with DVR. The GPS should connect to the “Red, Black,
Brown” connector of DVR.
2. Choose menu item “Vehicle Setup”, then choose the “Speed” to be “From GPS”.
3. The speed will be displayed on the right bottom of the screen. If you need the speed to
be “MPH” other than “KM/H”, please select “mile” in the “Pulse No.”.
Get Speed from Speedometer
1. Connect the speed sensor input wire on the DVR to the speed sensor. The speed sensor
input wire of the DVR is the Purple wire on the jet marked with “SENSOR”.
Speed sensor input wire on DVR:
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Label Color Description
SENSOR Purple Speed sensor input
2. Connect 1:
Speed sensor input
3. Connect 2:
Speed sensor input
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5. Appendix: Cables
5.1 Power supply
Pin 2
Pin 4
Pin 1
Pin 3
Pin Color Description
2 RED (+) of power supply
4 YELLOW
Ignition signal. Connect this wire to (+) of power supply if you don’t
use ignition to control the power.
6 BLACK (-) of power supply
Pin 6
Pin 5
5.2 AV cables
Audio and video connection interface (in the DVR back panel)
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1） AV input cables
Mark Description
Yellow (VIN) Video input
White (AIN) Audio input
Black (12V) Power output for camera (+12 VDC, Maximum current 1A)
2） AV output cable
Mark Description
Yellow (VO) Video out
White (AO) Audio out
Black (12V) Power output for camera (+12 VDC, Maximum current 0.5A)
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5.3 Signal cables
Mark Description Color Description
1 TXD1 Orange TXD, COM1, (GPS)
2 RXD1 Brown RXD, COM1, (GPS)
3 TXD2 Yellow TXD, COM2
4 RXD2 Blue RXD, COM2
5 485A White RS485 A, (PTZ)
6 485B Grey RX485 B, (PTZ)
7 5.0V Red +5 VDC
8 GND Black Ground
9 SNR2 Grey Sensor 2
10 SNR3 Grey Sensor 3
11 SPEED Purple Speed sensor
12 SNR1 Grey Sensor 1
GPS connector (RS232 COM1)
PIN Description
2 TXD: Data Transmit
3 RXD: Data receive
5 GND: Ground
9 +5V DC: Power output
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6. Specifications
ITEM DVRM-5004
VIDEO INPUT 4 channels
VIDEO OUTPUT 1 channel, 1.0V, p-p, 75Ω, BNC
VIDEO FORMAT Support PAL / NTSC
SPECIFICATIONS
VIDEO
AUDIO
STORAGE
VIDEO
COMPRESSION
RECORD
RESOLUTION
1280x1024 (PAL) / 1248x832 (NTSC)
H.264 High Profile
FRAME RATE 100fps (PAL) / 120fps (NTSC)
VIDEO BITRATE
1.98Mbps ~ 4.5Mbps,
4 level video quality
AUDIO INPUT 4 channels
AUDIO INPUT
FORMAT
20KΩ, RCA
AUDIO OUTPUT 1 channel, 500Ω, RCA
AUDIO LEVEL 1V ~2V, p-p
AUDIO
COMPRESSION
STORAGE
Hard Drive, SD card, external USB device
(memory stick or Hard Drive)
G.711
FILE FORMAT AVI
SENSORS
COM PORT 2 RS232 port, 1 RS485 port
INTERFACE
NETWORK RJ45, 10M/100M Ethernet
GPS
SOFTWARE PLAYER Specially designed player for the DVR
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1 speed sensor, 1 ignition sensor,
3 sensors for brake, return etc.
Support GPS receiver (included), can record GPS information
along with video and audio. GPS data format: NEMA0183,
Baudrate: 4800bps
THIRD PARTY
SOFTWARE
Windows Media Player (Ver. 11.0 or above), VLC Media Player
(Ver1.0.0 or above)
INPUT POWER From +8VDC to +40VDC
POWER
OTHER
POWER OUTPUT DC, +12V@1.5A, +5V@1A
POWER
COMSUMPTION
WORKING
TEMPRETURE
Working power: <5W, Strand by power: 0.1W (exclude
camera, Hard Drive, monitor)
From -10℃ ~ +60℃
SIZE 180mm x 180mm x 42mm
WEIGHT 1.8kgs
7. List of Standard Accessories
Item Description Quantity
1 Mobile Digital Video Recorder with
1 pc
Anti-vibration mounting (cradle)
2 Anti-vibration mounting (cradle) 1 pc
3 AV Input Cable 4 pcs
3 AV Output Cable 1 pc
4 Integration cable 1 pc
5 Remote controller 1 pc
7 Fuse box 1 pc
8 2 Amp fuse 2 pcs
9 Screw for Hard Drive installation 4 pcs
10 Hard Drive Case (w/o Hard Drive) 1 pc
11 Power cable 1 pc
12 GPS Receiver 1 pc
13 External USB Hard Drive Reader 1 pc
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