Streamax MDVRs Installation Manual
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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
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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.
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