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Installation Manual
For
All Streamax MDVRs
Mobile Digital Video Recorder
Copyright 2012-2014, Streamax Video Technology Co., Ltd
All Rights Reserved
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Table of Content
NOTICE
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Installation General Instruction
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Part 1 MDVR Device Installation
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1 Pre-Installation Preparation
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1.1 Technical Requirement
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1.2 Installer and Supervisor Qualification
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1.3 Pre-installation Investigation and Installation Plan Making
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1.4 Reference Installation Tool
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2 MDVR Device Installation
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2.1 The Hard Disk Installation
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2.2 Power Connection
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2.2.1 Power Wire Requirement
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2.2.2 The Power Connection
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2.3 MDVR Device installation
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2.4 How to Choose and Install Cameras
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2.5 Antenna (GPS/WIFI/3G) Connection
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2.6 Monitor Installation
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2.7 How to connect the I/O Sensors
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2.8 How to Connect Alarm System
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2.9 How to Deal with the Connection for Cables and Wire
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Part 2 The Whole System Testing after Installation
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1 MDVR Device Testing
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1.1 Inspection before Power Connection
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1.2 Trial Testing after the System Gets the Power
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1.3 Accessories Testing
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1.4 MDVR Recording and Network Testing
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1.4 1 MDVR Recording Testing
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1.4.2 I/O Sensor Testing
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1.4.3 Vehicle Speed and Pulse Testing
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1.4.4 Wireless Network Testing
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1.4.5 Software Upgrade
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1.4.6 Setup Machine Registration Information
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1.4.7 Storage Format (HDD or SD Card)
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Appendix
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Bus Application
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The Table for Bandwidth and Frame Rate.
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NOTICE
Before you install the MDVR system in the vehicle, please be familiar with this system and read this manual carefully.
Meanwhile the whole installation process must be guided by the professional persons.
1. MDVR is electronic recording and storage system which must be delivered very carefully.
2. Use only a regular 12-volt DC or 24-volt DC (3 ~ 5 Amps) certified power supply for installation in vehicles. The
MDVR can support wide power range from 8v ~36v DC. Please follow the installation and operating instructions
provided to ensure a steady and reliable installation. Handle all electric equipments and connections properly to avoid
injuries.
3. Even though the recorder unit may not be turned on, live power exists in the mounting assembly and precautions
should be taken to avoid shock or short circuit.
4. The MDVR installation and maintenance should be implemented by the person who is trained professionally.
5. Choose the right place to install the recorder unit. The space must be big enough for ventilation. No any other
subjects around are allowed.
6. Install the MDVR in a dry location shielded from direct contact with excessive humidity and moisture, rain or other
sources of liquid spills. Do not install on a recessed surface where liquids may accumulate or under surfaces where
liquids may drip.
7. Do not handle the MDVR with wet hands, while standing in water, or while in contact with other sources of water or
moisture that could create a shock hazard.
8. Install the MDVR out of direct sunlight and away from direct sources of heat, dust, vibration and high magnetic field
9. MDVR and accessories installation must be insulated with vehicle to avoid loop interference
10. Do not attach any external device (not recommended) to the recorder unit without specified or approved by Vendor.
11. Attach the MDVR ground cable to the vehicle correctly to complete the power circuit.
12. Do not mount the unit to a surface subject to excessive vibration.
13. Do not take out or change any module when the MDVR is power on.
14. Power supply must connect to the vehicle battery positive and negative polarity directly or UPS from vehicle. Any
other indirect power connection is forbidden. In order to make sure the device and vehicle work fine, please add a
fuse into the connection for protection.
15. Please do maintenance routine for MDVR and accessories to avoid any screw loose or bad video image.
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Installation General Instruction
Before install the recorder system and accessories, the most important is to know the vehicle construction especially for
power. Please check following:
1) Which MDVR model and accessories will be installed?
2) In which part of the vehicle can install the MDVR? How big the size is?
3) Cables and installation tools (for example: electric drill, screw driver, screws, multimeters etc…)
4) Manpower distribution
5) General concept for wiring
6) Draft the specific installation guide for specific vehicle
Rough Installation Steps as below:
Step 1: Preparation
Step 2: Installing Point Test
Step 3: Installing
Step 4: Testing
Step 5: Inspection
Step 6: Finish the installation
Step 7: Maintenance
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Part 1 MDVR Device Installation
1 Pre-Installation Preparation
1.1 Technical Requirement
Be familiar with the MDVR device functions and application
Be familiar with the whole MDVR solution
Be familiar with the vehicle electrical circuit, vehicle structure and installation skills.
1.2 Installer and Supervisor Qualification
Supervisor Qualification and responsibility
1. He must be familiar with the installation requirements, the whole MDVR system (including MDVR
device and the relative accessories and PC software).
2. Assign the task to the installers and guild them for the installation
3. Control the installation schedule, installation inspection to make sure that installation is correct and safe.
Installer Qualification:
1. He must be trained and qualified for installation
2. He must comply with safety rules and use the installation tools safely
3. He must be very familiar with the vehicle working principle and the internal electronic equipment
1.3 Pre-installation Investigation and Installation Plan Making
Before installation, the installer must do the investigation to know more for the installation environment including:
1. He must know the vehicle which will be installed MDVR in
2. The point for installation and how to protect the MDVR and accessories.
3. Camera and some other accessories installation
4. He should prepare the suitable cable (the material for the cable and the length for the cable) for MDVR
installation.
5. All the commonly-used materials should be listed to make sure the installation go fast
6. Some other that is helpful for installation
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1.4 Reference Installation Tool
Item Name Photo Specification Function Remark
1 Electric Drill
Drill the holes
2 Drill bit 12mm
To drill the hole in the
vehicle to get the
power cable out getting
the power for the
MDVR.
3 Drill bit 2.8mm
To drill the hole for
cameras, monitor
bracket etc…
4
Philli
ps
screwdriver
for screwing manually
5
digital
multimeter
for voltage testing and
short- circuit
6
power cable
and Extention
W
7 wire stripper
for cable spliting and
connecting
8 Ribbon
9
Thread
Forming
To fix the camera and
monitor bracket
10 Log Bolts
for fixing MDVR
machine and proection
box
11
Insulating
tape
for wrapping up the
wires
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12
soldering iron for welding
13
Tin Bar
14
Diagonal
Pliers
for cable connecting
15
Crimping
P
liers
for cable connecting
16 Scissors for shrinkable tube cut
17
Heat Gun
for shrinkable tube
encapsulation
18
Glass glue
gun
for hole sealing and
fixation.
2 MDVR Device Installation
The basic Installation principal is:
1. All parts installation complies to the principal: same type vehicle, same installation point
2. Keep the vehicle clean and safe
The MDVR installation is the most part. Please make sure that the MDVR unit is fully and carefully tested before
installation to guarantee the installation can be competed fast and easier and more convenient for post-installation
maintenance.
1) MDVR working environment
The installer must know that MDVR works in harsh environment everyday and they have high requirements for
the environment and installer’s skill.
a) Anti-vibration: The MDVR device must be installed the place with week vibration (for example: behind the
driver’s seat). Installing the MDVR on the rear of the vehicle with strong vibration or closing to the engine
is forbidden.
b) Ventilation: The MDVR device must be far away for the heating source in the vehicle. The installation point
should be ventilated.
c) Waterproof and Moistureproof: The device must be away from water or some other liquid source. If
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necessary the external protection device is recommended (lock box or installation bracket)
d) Dustproof: The device must be installed on the point with little dust
e) Installation points size: horizontal installing for MDVR device is recommend as it is easier for installation
and maintenance. The installation point size must be big enough and the MDVR device cannot be
surrounded with other subjects are it is not good for ventilation.
f) Electric: The MDVR device must be far away from electromagnetism environment to avoid the strong
interference.
g) Wiring: The cables should be hidden to keep the vehicle clean
2) MDVR Protection
If the MDVR has to be installed in the harsh environment (with much dust and high moisture or easily to be
damaged humanly), The lock box or installation bracket provided by manufacturer are recommended.
3) Installation
a) The MDVR must be installed horizontally (especially for the hard disk unit must be installed by this way)
b) The MDVR and accessories must be fix firmly to avoid strong vibration
c) The IR receiver and the LED should (on the front panel of the MDVR) be toward to the direction with easy
operation
2.1 The Hard Disk Installation
Each MDVR is shipped with the hard disk installation manual. Please read it very carefully. The wrong installation will
shorten the life of the hard disk.
2.2 Power Connection
2.2.1 Power Wire Requirement
Power wire material: according to the MDVR device maximum load, power cable should be 1.5mm-2.5mm
diameter BVV cable or with protection tube to ensure the wires are not frazzled and damaged easily.
2.2.2 The Power Connection
The power supply is the basic and critical for MDVR device working. The connection and wiring is very rigid for
installation.
1) The MDVR power must be provided by the battery of the vehicle. It must be connected with the positive and
negative polarity of the battery directly (Below left diagram). Or the power connects the vehicle power control
box (Below right diagram). Any other ways for connection are forbidden as this will cause the unstable power
supply and affect MDVR working.
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2) The power extension should be a little bit longer to leave some space for movement during the vehicle is running.
The external protection tube (fire resistant PVC bellow) are recommended. The diameter for the cable is
required to be from 1.5mm to 2.5mm. Even for the bigger power consumption MDVR device or 12V vehicle with
the long distance wiring requires that the cable diameter should be 2.0mm copper material inside.
3) The power cable wiring should be vertical with the other cable wiring to avoid the equidirectional interference.
4) Security setting: safety device (like fuse) must be added between the device and battery.
2.3 MDVR Device installation
The installation diagram
Positive
polarity
Negative polarity
Fuse
Vehicle Battery
Device to control the ignition of vehicle
MDVR power input negative polarity
MDVR power input positive polarity(red)
Mobile DVR
The lock for removable hard disk
case (lock it before booting up
the MDVR)
The ACC
signal cable
(yellow).
The voltage
is ≥7.5V
1. The MDVR cannot be installed on the vehicle floor directly. MDVR housing must be insulated with the
body of the vehicle. External protection cap or box is necessary for waterproof and dustproof.
2. Horizontal installation is recommended by manufacturer
3. The LED light on the MDVR front panel should be outward for each checking the MDVR working status and
receiving the IR signal.
OR
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4. Some tips for installation:
（1）
12V natural gas anti-interference isolation
When install the MDVR in 12V natural gas vehicles, the MDVR device must be insulated with the body of the
vehicle. Get power for the MDVR from vehicle battery directly and make sure to install the power protector and
security device between the MDVR device and battery.
（2）
Pay attention to the polarity of electric power switch control (polarity test method: disconnect control
switch, take a wire from battery negative polarity, test it with digital multimeter. Connect this wire by
black pen on the multimeter, then connect vehicle body with red pen. If the circuit is working, this means that
vehicle power switch control is positive. If not, it is negative. If the vehicle switch is negative, it is
necessary to deal with the insulation between MDVR device and the accessories.
（3） It is very necessary for 12V battery-powered vehicles to deal with the insulation between the MDVR device and
the accessories of MDVR.
5. ACC cable requirements
（1） ACC wire working principle
Actual wire: red is positive, black is negative, yellow is ignition signal.
The MDVR device does not work if yellow ignition signal wire is connected ground or nothing. Make sure ACC
voltage is higher than 7.5V (Please test the voltage before connection) before booting up the MDVR
system for ensuring normal operation.
（2）
When the recording model for MDVR is timing recording, please make sure connect the yellow ignition signal
wire with battery positive polarity.
（3）
Switch power level value
Ignition
signal
≤6V Ignition OFF
≥7.5V Ignition ON
6. All the wires connected to the rear panel of the MDVR should be wrapped together. The high frequency signal
cables should be shield by protected device. The connection should be strong and firm. All lines cannot be
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stretched. Protection solution are need for cable cut parts.
7. To fix the MDVR device well
2.4 How to Choose and Install Cameras
1) Camera Selection
There are 5 features should be considered for vehicle camera.
（1） The monitored space for camera (Angle)
（2） The size for the monitored objects
（3） Focus
（4） CCD size
（5） Camera is required to have a good IC reset circuit to avoid the black screen during recording.
Except the above 5 features, there are some others requirements for camera working environment.
（1） The camera should be small and not heavy.
（2） Should support anti-vibration
（3） Infrared light is required to monitor during the night or in some places with week light.
（4） Waterproof and moistureproof
2) Camera Installation Regulation
（1） The camera should be far away from heat source and electromagnetic interference in the vehicle.
（2） The installation point should be safe avoiding camera damaged humanly.
（3） How many cameras should be installed is depends on the vehicle size. Please make sure the camera
（4） Angle is big enough to cover all parts of the vehicle (excluding some special application).
（5） The camera should be fixed well to avoid any human moving effecting the monitoring image.
（6） The camera should be installed in the point with good luminance. Otherwise the infrared light working
too long time will affect the camera life.
3) Camera Installation Diagram
Usually required by bus operator or bus company, there are 4 cameras should be installed for one bus. These
cameras are used to monitor driver, coin box, rear door, road and every parts in the vehicles. The infrared color
camera is recommended.
（1） Front camera: To monitor the driver. The driver must drive correctly and safely to avoid the accident.
（2） The wide angle camera is recommended. If the angle is big enough, it can monitor the driver and the
road forward together.
（3） Camera for coin box: To check whether some passengers get on the bus without paying
（4） Rear door camera: To check whether some passengers get on the bus without paying (as there is no coin
box in some buses)
（5） Rear camera: To monitor the whole vehicle inside for passenger behavior for example: thievery, fight)
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Deriver’s
seat
MDVR
Rear
Door
Front
Door
1
2
4 3
Driver’s
seat
MDVR
Rear
Door
Front
Door
1
2
4 3
4) The Installation Photos for Reference
Mainly the installation point for camera is really depends on different vehicle and different application. Here please
see some photos for reference.
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For police car, taxi or some other vehicles, the camera installation point will be different. Here are some photos for
reference.
The
rear
camera
For taxi
installation
Install 2 cameras on the roof of the
police car
The PTZ for
police car
application
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2.5 Antenna (GPS/WIFI/3G) Connection
For the products with WIFI, GPS, 3G functions, the antenna will be shipped with the MDVR together to customers.
Here are some tips for antenna connection and fixation:
（1）
The antenna is recommended to be installed on vehicle roof (drill the hole on the roof) to get the good
signal.
（2）
The external protection cap is recommended for antenna to avoid human damage.
（3）
Each antenna cannot interfere mutually.
（4）
If the antenna cannot be installed outside of the vehicle (As some bus companies or bus operators do not
agree to drill a hole on the vehicle roof. In this situation, the antenna should be fixed inside of the
vehicle to guarantee the good signal.
1) How to Connect WIFI Antenna
Currently there main WIFI system includes:
（1）
802.11b: Speed is 11M. Frequency is 2.4G HZ. This signal distance for this system is from 200 to
400 meters.
（2）
802.11a: Speed is 54M. Frequency is 5G HZ
（3）
802.11g: Speed is 54M and 11M optional. This system is compatible with 802.11b and 802.11a. The
frequency is 2.4GHZ, But when this system is compatible with 802.11a, the frequency is 5GHZ.
2) The Photos for Reference
3) How to Connect GPS Antenna
GPS should be installed on the roof of vehicles for good reception of satellite signals. If drilling the hole on the vehicle
roof is forbidden, then please try to get the GPS cable outside of the vehicle (please put the cable hidden)). The GPS
antenna bottom is magnetic and can be stick to the metal on the roof of the vehicle. It must be fixed by glass cement
and the antenna black side must be upward.
4) How to Connect 3G Antenna
Attach the antenna to the vehicle window or plastic shell, but not the metal as it will affect the communication signal.
3G Antenna
WIFI Antenna
External GPS
Built-in GPS Antenna
The WIFI
antenna near
dash mounted
panel in bus
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5) General Connection Instruction
（1）
Choose right place for antenna for GPS/WIFI/3G installation. Generally the antenna are recommended to be
installed in front part of vehicle roof (please drill one hole on the vehicle roof and installed the antenna
outdoor) and fix them. Make sure put them in open air without any blocking.
（2）
Use a waterproof rubber stopper or glass cement or some other reliable ways to seal the hole for stretching
the antenna out to ensure the tightness of roof.
（3）
An extra cap is needed for external antenna. Exposing parts should be waterproof and fire treatment.
（4） Place antenna in tri-angle shape with 120 angle, 10cm distance between center point.
（5） Fix antenna base with neutral silicone for fixing and waterproof.
（6） On the cable of the antenna, there is one SMA connector, please connect it with the module firmly.
If drilling hole is not allowed by bus company or bus operator, then please install the antenna just inside of the vehicle
6) Installation Tips:
（1）
The WIFI antenna must be fixed by the glass cerement and the WIFI antenna bottom plane must be
parallel with the vehicle roof. Standing or side installation are not allowed.
（2）
GPS antenna should be installed in open air on top of vehicle, The bottom plane must be parallel with the
vehicle roof and fixed by glass cerement. Stand or side installation are not allowed. The black side must
be upwards.
（3）
EVDO (CDMA2000)/HSDPA (WCDMA) antenna, stickled on glass or plastic shell but not metal as this will
affect the network signal.
2.6 Monitor Installation
Monitor Installation depends on different requirement. It is recommended to install where is easy to by viewed by driver
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and can avoid sight reflection such as around rear-view mirror.
2.7 How to connect the I/O Sensors
The MDVR device can support 8 sensor inputs and 2 or 4 outputs (depends on different models. Some of the models can
support 2 outputs only).The inputs are used to detect the driving behavior like panic button for emergency alarm, braking,
turning left or right, open or close the door, reverse etc…
In MDVR GUI, you can setup different sensor inputs as following. You can define any or the sensor inputs to be different
function. For example, if you define sensor 1 is for panic button please connect panic button with sensor 1 signal on the
alarm box (the photo is below). Please just make sure you connect the sensor correctly with the alarm box.
1) How to connect the signal for open/close the door
Signal for opening
thedoor
Signal for closing
the door
Defined Sensor Input
Defined Sensor Input
+12V/24V
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2) How to connect the signal for braking
When the driver stamps the brake vane, the MDVR device can detect the high power level. Otherwise it is low power level.
To connect the sensor
signal of the vehicle
by alarm box
Braking light
12V/24V
Brake Vane
Alarm outputs are power level output. For powerful equipments, external replay is necessary. The following diagram is for
how to wire the photoelectric alarm from alarm outputting.
24V/12V
Alarm output
2.8 How to Connect Alarm System
Alarm system (we say panic button as well) is one of the MDVR I/O sensor input function. This function is used to deal with
some emergency. For example if some accidents happens, the driver or the passengers can press the button to trigger the
alarm video to centre server by 3G network.
The alarm system is very typical for bus application. There are 2 different panic button used for bus. One is for driver and
another is for passenger.
1) Driver alarm system installation
Generally the alarm system for driver is installed close to him for easy operation. The signal from MDVR to front part
driver panic button connected with 3*0.2 wires.
The installation steps are as bellow:
（1） Drill a hole with 65mm length, 35mm width beside the seat of the driver (This size of the hole is depends
on the size of the panic button)
（2） Connect panic wire with connectors behind panic button.
（3） Fix button with thread foaming.
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2) The Photos for Reference
3) Alarm System for Passengers
Signal wire of this alarm button is 4*0.2 wires. The wiring diagram as picture below:
Generally the alarm system for passenger are installed near by the passenger and the wiring should go with
Any
sensor
inputs
(Supposed
sensor
Any
sensor
inputs
(Supposed
sensor
4)
For
high
level
power
input
Fuse
Fuse
The
connectors
on
the
backofthe
button
Pin 2: Power Positive polarity………Red
Pin 4: Power negative polarity……..Black
Pin1: Alarm input…………………..Green
Pin3: Alarm output…………………White
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the air-conditioner. Different vehicle has different internal environment. Every vehicle should have the suitable
installation method. Here introduce the installation steps for the vehicle with air-conditioner:
（1） Drill the hole close the channel for air conditioner
（2） Pull the wire through air conditioner channel and take it out from the hotel and connect with alarm
Box
（3）
Fix the button with thread forming between 2 windows in the vehicle
2.9 How to Deal with the Connection for Cables and Wire
1) Cold Pressing Connection
（1）
There are 3 different standards for wire connector: CHS-Φ3、5、8. according to the actual demand.
（2） All the cut cables must be connected by the wire connector
（3） Please use the wire stripper (model: HS-I01/0.5~10mm) for connection.
（4） The cold pressing process is striping the cable cover (10mm~15mm), connecting all the copper wire
together, cutting off the raw edge and put them into the suitable wire connector and then pressing connect
by the wire stripper.
（5） After the compression, please wrap the cables together by ribbon.
2) Welding
（1） If the wire of video cable or complex cable is too thin to be cold pressed, please try to weld.
（2） The power cable or others cables can not be cold pressed, please try to weld too. Wire wrap connection is
not allowed.
（3） After the welding, binding the cable with the ribbon.
（4）
Part 2 The Whole System Testing after Installation
1 MDVR Device Testing
1.1 Inspection before Power Connection
After all the equipments are installed, please follow the steps to check before power supply for MDVR:
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1) Wiring Inspection
（1） Cable wiring should be cross-vertical strokes, orderly to keep the vehicle clean and safe
（2） Wiring for power cable, extension cable, ground wire and digital wire should be in orderly.
（3）
Keep 90 degree angle if cables cross is necessary.
（4）
Suitable ribbon should be used in binding with consistent method and equal spacing; redundant ribbon
should be cut off and not harm for hand.
（5）
Ribbon should be not too tight to injury the cable. The cable should not touch the sharp objects, rubber
protector is necessary for the holes
（6） All cable should be with Cabling Rack, no jump wiring is allowed.
2) MDVR Device inspection
（1）
Check the MDVR device is fixed well or not. Try to move the MDVR and check whether it is loose.
（2）
Check the device power connection is correct or not. Connect the MDVR ground cable with vehicle directly is
not allowed.
（3）
Check whether the hard disk or SD card installation is correct or not?
（4）
Inspect all connection cables and connectors.
3) Electrical Equipment Inspection
After the inspection for MDVR machine, please confirm the each connector as following:
（1） Checking the voltage for power connector is from 8V to36v, higher or lower voltage will bring damage for the
MDVR machine.
（2） Checking all kinds of antennas are well connected as photo showed.
（3） Check video outputting connector.
（4） Check the camera, no short-circuit and electrical ground phenomenon.
4) System Inspection and testing
（1） Check the cable connection is strong and firm.
（2）
Check the connection of power and whether the fuse can work fine.
1.2 Trial Testing after the System Gets the Power
（1） After all the checking in item 1.1, please try to connect the power for the system.
（2） After the MDVR gets power, please check the LED lights on the front panel of the MDVR.
（3） Does the relative LED is flashing or not. Does some LED shows error information.
（4） Check the image from the monitor
（5） Check the MDVR output voltage is normal or not (12V,5A)
（6） Check the firmware version, communication module and GPS module if the signal is strong or not.
（7） HDD format. After formatting, the MDVR system will reboot up. After that, please check the REC LED on the
front panel of the MDVR to ensure that MDVR can record. Then please enter the MDVR GUI for configuration
（8） The last step is for Ignition test. Checking whether the machine will restart or not . If the MDVR will reboot up
continuously, please re-check the cables connection and load capacity of the system.
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1.3 Accessories Testing
1) Camera testing
After the MDVR gets power and works fine. Please try to test the camera as following:
（1）
Checking the video interference exists or not firstly.
（2）
Angle and focus adjustment and turning the Lens circle to adjust the focal length for a
clearer image according to the scope of monitoring.
（3）
For the night vision camera, please check its infrared light is on or not in dark environment, off in
bright environment. (Please try to manually cover and release the CCD on the camera lens for testing)
（4）
Recording the video and playback locally to check the image quality. If the video image
is not good enough please try to change another camera.
2) Monitor Testing
Please Set up suitable brightness and contrast to check the monitor working status including full screen, image
quality or or interference. Meanwhile Please avoid the reflect light to the driver’s view.
1.4 MDVR Recording and Network Testing
1.4 1 MDVR Recording Testing
a) Ignition recording: Active the ignition recording function and check whether MDVR can record as scheduled. In a
given time(10 minutes), shut down and check the machine off or not.(for post recording of 1-300 mins in Ignition
video, it is better to test 1 min post recording. When the working time no more than 10 mins, the machine will
delay 5min to shut down)
b) Time recording: setting up the time like 10mins, please check whether the MDVR machine can boot up and start
recording in a given time and can turn off and stop recording after 10 minutes.
c) Ignition recording and time shut down: Setting a shut down time, ignite the machine to check the machine shut
down when time is up. Checking the video file.
d) Alarm Video. Starting video when trigger from internal factor and external factors, like door- open alarm video,
when the vehicle door is open, the machine will start to video when receiving the door-open signal.
Diagram for power connection to video machine from Ignition
For the details please check the MDVR GUI manual.
1.4.2 I/O Sensor Testing
Please enter into the MDVR GUI and select the function “Sensor” (SetupEventSensor). Select "ON“ or “OFF” for enable
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option. Define the name according to sensor connected.
EN: Enable, to active this function
NAME: Press ENTER on the Name field to display the soft keyboard. Enter the text name to identify the source of
each Sensor connected to the unit.
OSD: Input the numbers and Characters, they will be embedded into the alarm video files when alarms happen,
and it will also display in live view, Please press【Enter】 into the soft keyboard. The label also identifies the
type of event when doing a quick search using EVENT SEARCH option.
SET: LOW (normal close) means high to low trigger the alarm. When the sensor input is decreasing from 12V or 24V to
0V, the sensor alarm is triggered.
HIGH (normal open) means low to high trigger the alarm. When the sensor input is from 0V increasing to 12V or 24V, the
sensor alarm is triggered.
ALARM: Press ENTER to select between OFF or ON:
ON means when sensor triggered, alarm LED will flashing, until re-login the system with account, the flashing
will disappear, also, if the security set as OFF, I.E no need enter password to re-login, just pressing ENTER can
disappear the flashing.
LOG: Press ENTER to select YES/NO to enable or disable the input sensor to put as event log file, the
EVENT LOG is recorded in EVENT search file e.g.: If set as ON, using EVENT SEARCH option even sensor
triggered, there is event file on this menu.
LOCK: To enable the event does not erase during the over-write process of hard disk;
Get the video files embed the I/O sensor information and playback on the PC software. Check whether the data is correct.
If the MDVR system support wireless transmission, please check the alarm report to CMS as well.
1.4.3 Vehicle Speed and Pulse Testing
Please connect the SPEED-A on the alarm box with the vehicle speed signal cable and the GND on the alarm box to
the GND of the vehicle sensor.
Speed adjustment function: input the speed value to SPD before adjustment. P/S value will be obtained automatically.
When vehicle speed is stable (last half minute) and achieve to SPD speed, Please press “CHECK”, P/S will obtain the pulse
value automatically. Directly input P/S value for the same model vehicle.
For example:
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Please input 40MP/H for SPD, when vehicle speed last 40MP/H for half minute. Please press the “CHECK”, A value will
appear automatically from P/S. For example:20, the rate confirmed between Pulse value and driving speed of sensor. Direct
inputting SPD for the same model vehicle, no more adjustment.
1.4.4 Wireless Network Testing
When the MDVR is in the QUAD view interface, please press “Enter” Key on the remote control entering into the OSD to
check whether the wireless module is working fine or not.
If you cannot find out the GPS and network information here, please check following:
1)Whether the antenna connection is correct
2)Whether you setup the right parameter for network
3)The SIM card inserting is correct or not
4)Does the SIM card support huge data transfer (Note: Some of the SIM card are just used for cell phone
service, not for data transmission)
1) GPS function setting
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Please check the GPS LED on the front panel of the MDVR. Green means that it works fine. If it is not green, please enter
into the system information menu to check the GPS connection and OSD for GPS signal.
Time checking test: In MDVR menu Data/Time option, to select the GPS sync time and then select the time zone to check
whether it works fine.
GPS location debugging: Enter into the OSD interface to check the longitude and latitude.
2) Internet function Testing ( local IP.WIFI,3G)
For the details please check the Streamax CMS and 3G connection manual.
1.4.5 Software Upgrade
1. Create a folder named ‘dvrupgrade’ in the thumb drive and then copy the firmware upgrade file to this
folder.
2. Insert the thumb drive into the USB port on the front panel of MDVR.
3. Select SETUP>>>SYSTEM>>>UPGRADE to getto the upgrade interface and then press 【UPGRADE】,
MDVR will upgrade the firmware automatically.
4. All LEDs will light up or flash during firmware upgrade.
5. It will restart automatically after successful upgrade.
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Please do not disconnect the power supply for MDVR or remove the thumb drive during firmware upgrade.
To ensure the firmware upgrade is completely successful, please check ifthe firmware has the latest version
after MDVR is being restarted.
1.4.6 Setup Machine Registration Information
Please check the details in the MDVR GUI manual
1.4.7 Storage Format (HDD or SD Card)
Format the storage before using or replacing the storage. Please check the details from the ,DVR GUI manual.
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Appendix
Bus Application
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The Table for Bandwidth and Frame Rate.
BitRate
(Kbps)
GOP Size Frame Rate (Frms/S)
Default: P(N) Range: P(N) Default Range
20 50(60) 25-100(30-120) 1 1-5
50 50(60) 25-100(30-120) 2 1-5
80 50(60) 25-100(30-120) 3 2-5
110 50(60) 25-100(30-120) 5 3-8
140 50(60) 25-100(30-120) 7 5-11
170 50(60) 25-100(30-120) 8 5-12
200 50(60) 25-100(30-120) 9 5-12
230 50(60) 25-100(30-120) 9 6-13
260 50(60) 25-100(30-120) 10 7-13
290 50(60) 25-100(30-120) 11 7-14
320 50(60) 25-100(30-120) 12 7-15
350 50(60) 25-100(30-120) 12 7-15
380 50(60) 25-100(30-120) 13 9-15
410 50(60) 25-100(30-120) 14 9-16
440 50(60) 25-100(30-120) 15 10-18
470 50(60) 25-100(30-120) 16 11-20
500 50(60) 25-100(30-120) 18
15-Full frame
rate
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