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CLARITY 4

Robotics Technologies CLARITY 4 Installation And Operation Manual

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CLARITY 4
High-Definition 720p Mobile DVR
Installation and Operation Guide
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Features and Information are subject to change without notice.
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Table of Contents
8.0 Remote Control Operation...............................................................................10
10.0 Menu Settings..............................................................................................12
10.1 Menu Functions in Detail...............................................................................13
11.0 Playing Back Video.......................................................................................16
12.0 Video Backup...............................................................................................16
13.0 PTZ Control................................................................................................. 16
1.0 Introduction
Before installing and using, be sure to read this manual to properly install and use.
● This product is for vehicle interior use only.
● To prevent short-circuits, or the risk of electric shock, do not install or use in damp or
wet areas.
● In the event of any liquid or foreign object entering the DVR, please disconnect the power immediately.
● This product is not user-servicable. Please refer to a qualified technician for service.
● Specifications and features are subject to change without notice.
1.1 Installation Environment
• Requires 8-36 VDC power supply. Please confirm the power source before powering.
• If the DVR will not be used for an extended period, please disconnect to conserve
vehicle battery power.
• Select an appropriate location for installation: Dry, with adequate ventilation.
• Do not install near heat sources, or directly in sunlight. Avoid dusty or wet areas, and
mount securely to avoid mechanical vibration or impact.
1.2 Packing List
Item Quantity
Clarity 4 720p Dual SD Card Mobile DVR 1
User Manual 1
Remote Control (not including battery) 1
Connecting cables 3
1.3 Product Overview
This four-channel, high-definition Digital Video Recorder is designed for mobile video surveillance. It is totally solid-state for reliability—recording high-quality video to dual SD Cards, each with a capacity of up to 128 GB. Appropriate for all mobile environments, when installed as designated herein.
2.0 Basic Functions
2.1 Audio/Video Compression Formats
The CLARITY 4 adopts the latest ISO14496-10 (H.264) video compression technology,
with a high compression rate to ensure optimal image quality, while consuming minimal storage space. The audio system uses G711 compression for low-distortion, quality audio.
2.2 Audio/Video Recording Mode
Compression Format Special encrypted files for security and chain of custody.
Compression Stream 8 Levels, adjustable from 192kbps to 2.0Mbps/channel.
Storage Dual 128GB SD Cards. One-time or recycle recording modes.
2.3 Image Quality/Rate
Resolution 720P, 1280*720/Channel in record/playback/monitoring.
Rate Maximum of 30 fps/Channel, total 120 fps.
Monitoring Greater than 270TVL/Channel.
2.4 Total Resources
Recording Four channels @ 720p, 1280*720 each.
Playback Four channels @ 720p, 1280*720 each.
2.5 Audio/Video Synchronous Recording
Records and plays Audio/Video/GPS data simultaneously. Clips and information can be reviewed on a PC with our free CMS software.
2.5 Access Detection
Although video-based motion detection is available, it is more appropriate for fixed locations, rather than mobile environments, where there can be constant background motion.
2.6 Signal Loss Detection and Alarm (3G/4G Equipped Models)
If the video signal is lost, the system will send an alarm signal via the internet (with 3G­equipped systems). Response time is less than 5 seconds, and includes system log information.
NOTE: This function will not work if a channel is not in record mode, or if a channel is displaying in full-screen mode.
2.7 Alarm Linkage
Supports 4-channel alarm inputs, requiring 4-36DC voltage to trigger. 1-channel alarm, using an open-contact, form-c relay (Maximum current 500ma in on-state). When an alarm has been triggered, recording will start automatically for an adjustable duration of 30-330 seconds. The relay will close for a duration of 5-900 seconds. Response time is less than 1s.
2.8 Alarm Pre-recording
In Alarm-video mode, the system will pre-record more than 5 seconds of Video/Audio/GPS data.
2.9 Full Duplex Operation
The system is capable of recording and playback simultaneously with no frame loss.
2.10 System Watchdog (Malfunction) Alarm
If recording is interrupted, the alarm relay will activate for a minimum of 6 minutes.
2.11 Self-test and Self-Recovery
When in operational status, the RUN indicator will constantly flash, to indicate that the system is self-analyzing. In the event of a problem, the system will auto-recover from the fault within a maximum of six minutes.
2.12 External Device Control
The CLARITY 4 can control PTZ cameras through built-in protocols (RS-485, PELCO-D or RS­232 @ 9600 Baud), 4-channels, real-time, switchable to monitoring mode.
2.13 Networking
If 3G-equipped, the CLARITY 4 can be monitored remotely (requires your SIM card and carrier. Their data rates may apply).
2.14 Data Backup
Use your computer with its SD Card reader and our free viewing software. The 4-channel files can be converted to single-channel AVI format to play in standard media players.
Download SD Card data remotely, through the network (if so equipped).
2.15 Security and Data Safety
The CLARITY 4 is password-protected, so that only authorized personnel can make changes to the operation parameters. Default password is 6666. Data is stored in a special file system to ensure that it is encrypted and safe from tampering.
The SD Cards are protected from tampering behind a locking, sliding door on the front panel.
2.16 Logging System Activity
The CLARITY 4 maintains a history log file that includes any alarm or malfunction information. The log file is stored onto the SD Card, and can be reviewed with your computer.
3.0 Features
3.1 Operating System
• Embedded Linux operating system, for high stability and freedom from viruses.
• Graphical user menu interface.
3.2 Compression Format
H.264 Format, which provides a high frame-rate and quality image with minimal storage requirements.
3.3 Monitoring and Recording
Monitoring 4-channels @ 720p (1280*720).
Recording 4-channels @ 720p (1280*720).
Image Quality 8 levels, user-selectable.
Security Encrypted data to ensure unalterable content.
3.4 Indexing and Playback
• Can Index and Playback according to time.
• Supports 4-channel audio, 1-channel video (any channel). Index and playback
concurrently.
• Playback via our free DVR viewing software.
3.5 SD Card Storage and Data Backup
• Supports two SD Cards, each with 128GB maximum
• SD Card data can be backed up via our free DVR viewing software.
3.6 Control
• Dual MCU control ensures DVR operational stability.
• Uses included infrared Remote Control for user interaction.
3.7 Other
• Can upgrade the system through the USB port or SD card for easy maintenance.
• Password protection to preserve data integrity.
• Delayed shutdown (Post-trip delay). User-settable, default is 5 seconds.
• Built-in power conditioning for voltage transients and brownouts.
• Watchdog function to avoid system crashes, perform auto-recovery.
4.0 Technical Specifications
Items Device parameters Performance index Name Product Name CLARITY 4 4CH 720P Mini SD Mobile NVR
Operation System Linux
System
Video
Audio
igital Processing & Storage
Alarm
Network Interface
GPS GPS Can expand one Interior GPS Module
Extend Interface
Others
Packaging
Operation Interface Graphical Interface: English File System Proprietary Format System Privileges User Password Video Input 4ch Independent Input: 1.0Vp-p75Ω.Both B&W and Color Cameras
Video Output
1 Channel PAL/NTSC Output, 1.0Vp-p75Ω Composite Video Signal
1 Channel VGA Support 1920*1080 1280*720 1024*768 Resolution Video Display 1 Or 4 Screen Display Video Standard NTSC:30frames/Sec System Resources NTSC:120 Frames Audio Input Four Channels Independent Input 600Ω Audio Output 1 Channel(4 Channels Can Be Converted Freely) Basic Output Level 1.0—2.2V Distortion Plus Noise ≤-30dB Recording Mode Sound And Image Synchronization Audio Compression G711A Image Compression H.264 Fixed Code Stream Image Format NTSC:4*960H960*480 NTSC: 4*720P1280*720 Video Stream 192Kbps-2.0Mbit/schannel Video Consumption 720P: 85MB-900 Mbyte/ hour SD Card usage Playback Resolution NTSC: 1 or 4*960H(960*480) NTSC: 1 or 4*720P1280*720 Audio Bitrate 4KByte / s / channel Audio Consumption 14MByte / hour / channel SD Storage Double SD card storage, Support Max 2* 128GB Image Quality Eight Grades to Choose Alarm in 4 Channels Independent Input. High Voltage Trigger Alarm out 1 Channels Independent output Motion Detect Available (for non-mobile application) Wire line Access Can Expand One 6pin Ethernet Port WIFI Can expand one Exterior WIFI Module, 802.11 B/G/N 3G/4G Can expand one FDD-LTE/TD-LTE/WCDMA/CDMA2000 Module Inside
RS232 Extensible, interface with other vehicle equipment RS485 Extensible, interface with other vehicle equipment and PTZ Camera Intercom Can Expand Intercom Module Inside G-Sensor Can Expand G-Sensor Module Inside Canbus not support, need to customize Power Consumption DC8-36V 5% 8Wwithout SD Working Temperature -20℃ ~ +85℃ Clock Built-In Clock, Calendar Product Size 132(L)*119(W)*40(H)mm Product Weight 0.6KG(without SD)
5.0 Rear Panel Layout
SENSOR I/O INTERFACE DEFINITION
1 VGA Red Out 8 Audio Out 15 Alarm Input 2
2 VGA Green Out 9 Composite Video Out 16 Alarm Input 3
3 VGA Blue Out 10 +12VDC Out 17 Alarm Input 4
4 RS-485 + 11 VGA VS 18 Switch Signal A
5 RS-485 - 12 VGA HS 19 Switch Signal B
6 RS-232 Tx 13 Ground 20 Ground
7 RS-232 Rx 14 Alarm Input 1
6.0 SD Card Installation
Unlock the front panel with the provided key by switching to the “Unlock” position.
NOTE: The lock also controls the system power. When the unit is locked, it also means that the DVR is powered. Before locking (turning on), be sure that all the cables are properly connected, and at the proper voltage; otherwise, the system could be damaged.
Gently place the SD Cards into the slots, taking care not to slide the locking tab of the card into a “Locked” position as they enter the slot. Push the cards until they have snapped into a fully­inserted position, then slide the SD Card access panel closed, and lock.
The SD Card will not be able to record if the SD Card side-lock is in the locked position.
7.0 Front Panel Layout
Status LED Function
PWR Lighted when system is powered.
GPS Lighted when GPS is connected and active.
4G Lighted when 3G/4G is connected and active.
SD1 SD Card 1: Flashing when recording, playing or backing up
SD2 SD Card 2: Flashing when recording, playing or backing up
WIFI Flashing when WiFi is connected and active.
Feature Function
IR Infrared Remote control receiving window (keep unobstructed).
LOCK Provides access to SD Cards. NEVER UNLOCK DURING RECORDING!
A/V OUT 5-Position Audio/Video Output, Voice Intercom Input.
Audio Jack Under Status LEDs: MIC Input Jack.
SIM SIM Card Slot for systems with 3G/4G Option.
8.0 Remote Control Operation
Enters/Exits Menus to program settings
Record
Enter the sub-menu to set and confirm
Playback recorded clips
Stop during recording or playback. Delete
Pause/Play during playback
Fast-forward during playback. Successive presses change
speed: 2x / 4x / 8x Fast Reverse during playback--each press equals 10
seconds
For PTZ wiper (customized
Enter PTZ control mode
Controls PTZ Zoom
Controls PTZ focus
Mute key--toggles audio output during playback.
Exit from playback or backup. Exit from PTZ mode.
UP for MENU selection. UP direction for PTZ control
mode. DOWN for MENU selection. DOWN direction for PTZ
control mode. LEFT for MENU selection or MENU setup. LEFT direction
for PTZ control mode.
Other
RIGHT for MENU selection or MENU setup. RIGHT
direction for PTZ control mode. Displays first channel during standby, play or recording.
Enter Password or set system Password number.
Shortcut keys—First press for number 1, Second press
for capital letters, Third press for lowercase letters. Use
UP and DOWN keys to change values. 4-channel display during standby, play or recording.
Enter password or set system password.
number
Press 2,3,4 buttons to select CH2, CH3, CH4
buttons Other
Not used
buttons
When the DVR is in an Alarm State, the Remote Control is inoperative.
10.0 Menu Settings
Use the Remote Control to enter the MENU as follows:
• Press the MENU Key
• Use the Key to highlight the Password Entry window▼
• Enter the Password. Factory Default is: 6666.
• Press OK to enter the MAIN MENU.
Menu Structure
10.1 Menu Functions in Detail
System-Setup Menu
Function Description
Date Format Select y/m/d or m/d/y or d/m/y
Daylight Saving Time Enable or Disable, according to your requirement.
Date Set the current date.
Time Set the current time.
Time Zone Set your time zone, using Universal Time (GMT). For example, Chicago is GMT-6
Language Defaults to English. Other languages are available upon special order.
Video Mode Set to NTSC (North America) or PAL (Europe & Far East). Default: NTSC.
Delay Time Post Trip delay after ignition has been turned off—0 to 3600 seconds. User-
settable--default is 5 seconds.
Speed Unit Choose MPH (Miles per Hour) or KPH (Kilometers per Hour). Default is MPH.
Zoom Channel Select the camera that will be automatically displayed when the DVR is powered.
Password Enter the current password before changing to a new one. Note: You must enter
the current password after pressing OK; otherwise, the DVR will remain in the current state, and the system will not recognize the updated password.
New Password This is where you enter the new Password.
System-PTZ Menu
Function Description
Protocols Select from PELCO-D (default), PELCO-P.
Bit Rate For RS-485 Control: Select from 2400/4600/9600/38400/57600 bits/second.
Channel 1 Address Assign Channel 1 Device Control Address.
Channel 2 Address Assign Channel 2 Device Control Address.
Channel 3 Address Assign Channel 3 Device Control Address.
Channel 4 Address Assign Channel 4 Device Control Address.
System-Info Menu (Read-only)
Function Description
Device ID Unique serial identifier for the DVR.
Software Version Version of operating system software currently installed.
IMIE If using 3G/4G, the unique ID number of the network or module.
3G Signal Signal strength of the 3G/4G network.
GPS Signal Signal strength of the GPS signal. AA=None / BB = strength (rmax 3).
Reset CFG Resets all configuration settings to factory defaults (Clears all user settings).
System-Other Menu
Function Description
Vehicle ID License plate number or Vehicle number (alpha-numeric).
Driver ID Driver Identifier (alpha-numeric).
A-Person Name
JPEG Time
Phone Num Contact phone number for 3G/4G.
Line Num
VGA Output VGA output resolution (default: 1280*720).
JPEG Channel
Alm Phone Contact phone number for 3G/4G.
System-G-Sensor Menu
Function Description
G-Sensor X G-Force in the X-direction (0000mg at rest)
G-Sensor Y G-Force in the Y-direction (0000mg at rest)
G-Sensor Z G-Force in the Z-direction (0000mg at rest)
System-Log Information Menu (read-only)
Function Description
History log of User actions, alarms, equipment status.
Disk (SD Card) Menu
Function Description
Disk Name Displays the system-recognized name of the current SD Card.
Total Size Total capacity of the installed storage media.
Free Size Remaining capacity of the installed storage media.
Format (Button) Press to format the current SD Card.
Record Menu
Function Description
Channel Select the Channel for the current settings.
Resolution Left: Select D1/720p for DVR Storage. Right: Select D1/720p for Network.
Frame Rate Left: Select 1-30 fps for DVR Storage. Right: Select 1-30 fps for Network.
Quality Left: Video Quality for DVR Storage. Right: Video Quality for Network.
Rec Mode Video only / Audio+Video / None.
File Len Record clips in packet lengths of: 300 seconds to 3600 seconds.
Save (Button) Save changes (must reboot DVR to set changes permanently).
Playback Menu
Function Description
Channel (Selection) Select the Channel(s) for playback (1-4 or ALL). Can record/play simultaneously.
Playback (Button) Select one of the listed clips and pressed PLAY.
Copy (Button) Select one of the listed clips to Copy (Backup).
LAN Menu
Function Description
Network Type Select LAN for Wired, 3G or WiFi for Wireless (see WiFi Setting menu if using).
DHCP Enabled: Get an IP address from the Network / Disabled: Use a static IP.
Static IP Set the IP address to assign to this DVR.
Net Mask Subnet Mask of Network.
Gateway Gateway address of Network.
DNS Not needed with a Static IP. Set if the Server IP is a DNS.
Dialup Number Obtain from your telephone provider.
User Name Fill in, if necessary.
Password Fill in, if necessary.
NOTE: Please ensure that you select the proper SIM card for the 3G Module.
LAN Menu
Function Description
Net Type Select 3G or WiFi When Network Type is not LAN (See LAN Menu)
DHCP Enabled: Get an IP address from the Network / Disabled: Use a static IP.
SSID WiFi Router Identifier
Password Network Password
Certificate Select security certificate type: WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK
Encryption Select CCMP or TKIP
Check with your network administrator for the proper security settings.
Alarm Menu
Function Description
Alarm REC Alarm-triggered recording duration (30-sec to 330-sec, in 30 sec increments).
Positioning Interval GPS Data upload interval.
Alarm Out Set the Alarm-out hold time (5-sec to 900-sec).
Over-speed Set the Over-speed alarm value.
Motion Detect Not recommended for use in mobile applications.
11.0 Playing Back Video
The best way to play recorded clips is by using our free Viewing Software on your PC. However, sometimes it is helpful to review clips directly from the CLARITY 4. Here are the steps to do that:
Enter the MAIN MENU, then select Search/Playback and Press OK
Use the ▲▼keys to select the desired clip, then press OK to select a channel and play it. Use the ◄► to navigate among multiple pages.
12.0 Video Backup
There are two methods for backing up your recordings:
• Connect a USB drive (FAT32, Max 20GB) to the CLARITY 4 USB Port.
• Use the remote control to navigate to the PLAYBACK menu and select the desired clip.
• Press OK to start the backup process.
OR
• Stop Recording.
• Unlock the SD Card door and remove the SD Card.
• Place the SD Card in your PCs SD Card slot.
• Start the RTI View software to navigate, select and play the desired clips.
• If desired, select clip start and end points, then save to your PC hard drive.
• Note: The clips can be saved as AVI files, one channel at a time.
13.0 PTZ Control
Use the PTZ menu to control the aiming of external cameras. If the system is 3G/4G enabled, then control can be achieved remotely from any location that has a 3G/4G connection, by using our free CMS software and a user-provided CMS platform service.
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