VENTRA VDR-760 User Manual

Ventra VDR-760 2 CH HD Vehicle
Video Recorder

User Manual

05 19. V1.3

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Safety Precautions

To ensure device working correctly, please test record and play video
function before use. Please note that manufacturer, subsidiaries,
affiliates, and distributors are not liable for any consequential damages
arising from any malfunction of main device accessory. Including the
losses cause by memory card that failed to record image or recorded
files unable to read on any device.

Before using the product, please ensure that you read the
safety precautions below. Always make sure the product is used
correctly.

• Please keep device away from children

• Only using the power supply as recommended or supplied by the

manufacture

• Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or modify the product

• To avoid the risk of injury, do not touch the interior of the product if

it has been dropped or otherwise damaged

• Stop using the product immediately if it emits smoke, a strange

smell, or otherwise behaves abnormally

• Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol, benzene, or thinner to

clean the product

• Do not let the product come into contact with liquid or moisture

• Do not allow liquids or foreign objects to enter the VDR

• Do not place the VDR nearby or direct contact with flame

• Do not handle the power cord with wet hands

• Do not use the equipment in a manner that exceeds the rated

capacity of the electrical outlet or wiring accessories.

• Do not use the damaged power cords or plugs

• Do not allow direct or metal objects (such as pins or keys) contact

with the terminals or plugs.

• Avoid using, placing or storing the product in humid or dusty areas

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Windshield Mounted Device Notice

1. Please check and comply with ALL local, state and federal laws and or

regulations regarding windshield mounted devices. Some state laws
prohibit drivers from using suction mounts on their windshield when
operating motor vehicles. Other state laws allow the suction mount to
be mounted to be located only in specific locations on the windshield.
Numerous states have enacted restrictions against placing objects on
the windshield in locations that obstruct the driver’s vision.

2. IT IS THE USER’S RESPONSBILITY TO MOUNT VENTRA EQUIPMENT IN
COMPLIANCE WITH ALL PPLICABLE LAWS AND ORDINCANCE.

Audio and Video Recording Notice

3. Certain local, state and federal laws may prohibit recording of audio and
or video in vehicles or public area, or without knowledge and or
consent, please check and comply with ALL local, state and federal laws
and regulations.

4. Certain local, state and federal laws may require signage or display that
indicate recording of audio and or video in vehicles or public area.
Please check and comply with ALL local, state and federal laws and
regulations.

5. IT IS THE USER’S RESPONSBILITY TO USE VENTRA EQUIPMENT IN
COMPLIANCE WITH ALL PPLICABLE LAWS AND ORDINCANCE.

6. Use of this product other than its intended purpose is strictly
prohibited.

7. Disconnect the power of the VDR if not used for an extended period of
time

8. Ventra Technologies Inc. does not assume any responsibility for any
fines, violation, penalties or damages that may be incurred as a result of
the use of the product.

9. Ventra Technologies Inc. is not responsible for any direct, indirect,
incidental or consequential damages, arising out of use, misuse or
inability to use of our products.

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IMPORTANT: FORMAT SD CARD PRIOR TO USE

When you use the Micro SD card for the first time or use a new card,
the SD card MUST be formatted prior to use.

*Notice:

1. Before formatting Micro SD card, please ensure to UNLOCK it first.

2. If the card is unlocked but still cannot be formatted, please run the

program as Administrator to prevent from this problem.

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2

Format steps：
i. Insert the CD in your PC and open the file

ii. Install the VDR-760 / VDR-220 PC Software

iii. Run program and click on “Format Micro SD Card”.

iv. Click on『Format』to start formatting the Micro SD card as

following steps:

NOTICE: The SD card capacity, regardless of size
32GB, 64GB or 128GB will show 77.5 to 80.5MB

Windows 10

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Regardless of SD card capacity (i.e.
16GB, 32GB, 64GB or 128GB

Once its formatted via the Ventra PC
player or VDR760, the SD card capacity
will show between 77.5MB to 80.5MB

This is due to the system design of the
VDR760 and is completely normal

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Table of Contents

A. Feature .............................................................................................................. 1

B. Specifications / Recording Frame Rate ....................................................... 2

C. Included Components / Models / Recording Time ...................................... 3

D. Product Diagram .............................................................................................. 4

E. Product Dimension ........................................................................................... 5

F. Installation ........................................................................................................ 6

F. Installation Continued ..................................................................................... 7

Notice ................................................................................................................. 8

G. Remote controller / Video Out ....................................................................... 9

G. Remote controller / Video Out Continued .................................................. 10

H. Recording and stop recording ...................................................................... 11

I. Playback video recording .............................................................................. 12

I. Playback video recording Continued ........................................................... 13

I. Playback video recording Continued ........................................................... 14

I. Back up video recording ............................................................................... 15

I. Back up video recording Continued ............................................................ 16

I. Settings / System configuration ................................................................... 17

I. Settings / System configuration Continued ................................................ 18

I. Settings / System configuration Continued ................................................ 19

I. Snapshot Setting .......................................................................................... 20

I. Video Playback speed and volume control ............................................... 19

J. Format memory card ..................................................................................... 21

J. Format memory card continued .................................................................. 22

J. Format memory card continued .................................................................. 23

J. Format memory card continued .................................................................. 24

K. Restore memory card .................................................................................... 25

K. Restore memory card continued ................................................................. 26

L. Warranty Information .................................................................................... 27

Note: VDR-760 and VDR-220 utilizes proprietary file
format. The SD card MUST be Formatted via the
VDR 760 desktop software prior to use

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A.

Feature Highlight

1. Ultra low-light high-resolution CMOS sensor

2. Record 1080P HD Video (Front Camera) and 720P HD (Interior

Cab View) simultaneously

3. Record HD Video, Audio, G-Sensor and GPS data

4. Auto continuous loop recording

5. Normal and Event Recording Files

6. Vandal Resistant SD card slot

7. Built-in Supercapacitor for power to ensure video files are saved

when system powers off

8. Plug and Play

9. Front view angle 120 degrees. Cab view angle 130 degrees

10. Driving Route and Speed history in Ventra software playback with

Google Map Integration

11. G-sensor sensitivity adjustable according to vehicle type and road

condition

12. Event videos are saved and marked for easy identification

13. Proprietary file format

14. Password protection

15. Assign Company and Vehicle ID

16. Wi-Fi adapter for optional VentraCloud Service

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B.

Specifications

Recording Resolution and Frame Rate

Front Camera In-Cab Camera

Resolution / Frames Per Second 1080P @ 25 FPS 720P @ 10 FPS

Upload to Server Storage
(Optional Fee Based Service)

720P @ 15 FPS 720P @ 10 FPS

Sensor Front 1080P CMOS Sensor

In-cab 720P CMOS Sensor

Camera view angle Front camera view angle 120°

In-cab camera view angle 130°

Voltage (a) 5VDC 800mA Hardwired connection

(b) Built-in1.5F super capacitor as backup power for file storage

Operating Temp 5F ~ 140F

Storage device Max 128GB MicroSD Card. Class U1 / U3 speed and higher

Recording Frame Front 1920 x 1080 Max. @ 25 FPS

In-cab 1280 x 720 Max. @ 15 FPS

Auto record when vehicle / system power on. Cab facing camera can be

disabled via software setting

Recording contents Video, Audio, Date, Time , G-sensor data, GPS data

Storage format (a) Specific format for software player

(b) H.264 compression

Microphone Built-in high sensitivity microphone for automatic voice adjustment

Time setting GPS auto adjustment, use built in calendar clock if no GPS signal

G-Sensor Internal 3D G-Sensor

GPS Built-in GPS

GPS position, drive route and speed history

WiFi Optional USB WIFI Adapter

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C.

Included Components

(a) VDR760 Dual Channel Vehicle Camera

(b) Micro SD card* (

see model below)

(c) 4 PIN, 3.5 inch headphone jack to RCA output cable

(d) IR remote controller

(e) Window mount bracket

(f) Bracket holder

(g) Hard wired power cable

(h) Product CD

(i) User Guide

(j) USB WiFi Adapter

Models

VDR-760 VDR-760BT VDR-760ZT

SD Card Included

32GB Micro SD 64GB Micro SD 128GB Micro SD

All VDR-760 models are the same except for the SD card included

Recording Time

Models

VDR-760 VDR-760BT VDR-760ZT

SD Card

32GB Micro SD 64GB Micro SD 128GB Micro SD

Recording Time

6 - 8 Hours 12 - 15 Hours 24 –30 Hours

Recording duration is an approximate time provided as reference and may vary

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D.

Product Diagram

Front camera

(1080P)

Power cable

Video output

External GPS
Connector (Optional)

VDR

-760 includes built-

in

passive GPS

Recording Light /Red

WiFi connection light/Blue

Force Recording Button

IR LED light

In-cab camera

(720PHD)

Light Sensor

Remote Control Receiver

GPS indicator/Green

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E.

Product Dimension

Unit：millimeter

USB Port / WiFi Dongle

MICRO SD Card Slot

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F.

Installation

1.

Use「suction cup」or「Double-sided adhesive」install device on vehicle

front windshield.

2. Set up the system in proper
position

3.

Adjust the

camera

view

to

desired angle by loosening the
bracket screw

4. Connect the power cable from the
VDR760 to the extension cable square
plug. From the ext. cable, connect to
the wires to the vehicle fuse

Double

-

sided adhesive

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6. Device wire installation diagram. During the wire installation, avoid
set wire on left side above GPS. Set wire through device front hole to
vehicle ceiling to get better GPS signal.

VDR requires 2 wires - WHITE (12V DC) and Black (Ground) for
installation. Use the power cable included with the system.

Do not modified the power cable or remove the inline power box
included with the VDR system.

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Notices

(a) GPS positioning accuracy may be affected by the installation

position, sun, environment or weather condition
(b) For video clarity, install device in the wiper washable area
(c) Tinted window film with metal components may lead to GPS

signal interference
(d) Infrared (IR) start-up time and off time depends on the light

intensity, which affected by the installation location, sun visor

and other factors
(e) The day and night mode with a delay of about 30 seconds
(f) Before using the memory disk, please format the disk first via

the VDR-760 player. If not, device will automatically erase all

data in the memory disk before recording, then recording as

default setting
(g) To ensure recording quality, please do not use adapter card with

Micro SD card. Doing so may lead to bad connection due to

shock and vibration
(h) Memory card has life span. To ensure working correctly, please

test and format the memory card on VDR-760 Player regularly
(i) Use new memory card insert device, it will format proprietary

files format which will take about 2 minutes

(j) After SD card format by device or PC player, 8G, 16G, 32G, 64G

or 128G SD card all showing 77.5 - 80.5MB storage space

under Windows system, other storage space as hidden files,

user have to play video records by VDR-760 player. The

restore SD card also have to use the VDR-760 player refer to

format/restore memory card chapter.

(k) The collision and high frequency vibration may cause physical

damage to the memory card magnetic field, resulting in video

intermittent or unable to playback. It is recommended to

perform regular inspection and backup important data.
(l) If the device power consumes more than the standard USB

output 500mA, the computer power supply may be insufficient,

and require additional DC 5V / 1A above the power supply wire.

(m)

Device video output normally divided into two systems: NTSC or
PAL. Ensure using suitable system according to different devices
and monitors.

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G.

Remote controller

Buttons Functions

▲

Force
recording
button

Manually establish a
recorded file which cannot
be overwritten

Mode

Mode
button

Full screen / Half screen
spilt shift

Menu

Menu
button

show the device firmware
version & server ip
information

Mute
button

Audio recording On/Off

◆Introduction of OSD Interface: (Video output from connecting TV­OUT line to the device):

( 1 ) Press Mode button in Live view interface switch CH1 front

camera, CH2 in-cab camera and dual front and in-cab camera
image as below:

Front camera

image(CH1)

In-cab

camera

image(CH2)

Front &

In-

cab

camera image

display

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( 2 ) Illustration Description

1. Event Record: Appears in the top right side of LIVE screen, it
means that G-Sensor didn't receive abnormal signal. When you press
the record button from the remote control or click this icon at
the right top to force the machine to record manually.

2. Click Menu button on remote controller under LIVE screen to
display current software version.

3. In the LIVE screen you can choose whether open the recording or
not, click Mute button on remote controller, the icon will showing
on top right of LIVE screen, this icon stand for stop recording
audio, start and being recording the top right screen will showing
icon.

4. GPS display: When icon appears at the top right of the LIVE
screen, it means there is no GPS signal; when the icon appears in
the top right of the LIVE screen, it indicates that the GPS is working.

* The boot screen and LIVE screen image may change due to software update or
revision without any notice.

H.

Recording and stop recording

Front camera

In-cab camera

GPS connection

A

udio record On

G-Sensor event

Front camera image (CH1)

In-cab camera image (CH2)

GPS drive information

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When the device powers on, the screen will show a welcome
message if connected to TV-Out. Software will display current
software version as「Firmware Version： XXXX」 before going into
LIVE screen.

a. Power on/ Start recording:

Power on, device boots up after approx. 1 minute. The red light flash
indicate device being recording.

Light indicator:

●

FORCE

: Force recording button (Manual Event Bookmarking)
REC Red light: Steady ON: Recording, OFF: Not recording;
Flashing: Event recording

●

Wi-Fi Blue light: Steady ON: Connected; OFF: Not connected.

●

GPS Green light: Flashing: Searching; Steady ON: Connected.

b. Power Off/ stop recording

Power off and then remove the memory card to read the recording file in
computer.

Recording

/

Red

WiFi connection/Blue

Force recording button

GPS position/ Green

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I.

Playback video records

How to read the files from Micro SD card?

Remove the

vandal resistant
and gently press
the Micro SD
card with finger.

Remove the card

Insert the Micro

SD card into the
card reader
(please make
sure the
direction is
correct).

Connect the card

reader to the PC
and use the
software in CD
to play the files.

1. Video playback

Start the program (you can locate it in the disk),
Press button, and choose the memory card player list to play the

files.

Note: Direct X 9.0 above is required for this program

2. Main Screen
PC Player interface

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Control Interface Description:

Pause

Play

Stop

Reverse

play previous frame

Play next frame

Play previous file

Play next file

Google Map API Key

.TS

File

(uploaded event video to server, may not

be applicable to all customers)

.SD File (Native recorded file on SD card)

Close the PC Player

Minimize the PC Player

Playback

Calendar

Backup / Save Video

Snapshot

Configuration

Format

G-Sensor Graph

Compass

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a. Speed & Volume

b. Video Playback

(1) Play BAR: Move the play BAR by mouse

The flag above BAR can be move to backup video files

(2)Video speed: Support 2x, 4x, 8x fast forwarding and -2x, -4x, -

8x slow play mode.

Status BAR

V

ideo

Speed

Speed

Volume

control

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 Disk Backup

Save the recorded files from memory card to PC, click the
button and it will pop up backup window as below.

Step 1: select the SD card location

Step 2: select the records to backup

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Step 3. Choose the backup file format

(1)Micro SD Card Backup (*.sd)

(2)AVI File Backup (*.avi)

Backup format：
(1) Micro SD card backup format

Micro SD Card File type (*.sd)

(2)AVI File Backup (*.avi)

CH 01 is front camera recording
The file name is *.avi.
CH 02 is in-cab camera
recording The file name is *.avi.

★Note: If backup by original format of Micro SD card, the

file recorded with location of GPS (longitude and
latitude), speed and G-SENSOR. If backup by the
format of *.avi, the file recorded date, video and
audio. We suggest to backup via original format of
Micro SD card.

Step 4. Backup Path: Select your backup destination (e.g.:

C:\blackbox)

Step 5.Start backup

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 Configuration

Insert memory card into adapter card before recording, and then
plug in adapter card to PC USB slot. Click and run software to
setting recording method, after setting complete, insert the
memory card back to device and continue recording.

1.

Car

Information

The vehicle or driver ID can set
and recorded.

Enter characters in all CAP (A ~
Z) or numbers (0 ~ 9) in one
continuous string.

2.

Audio

Recording

Audio recording.
On: Enable audio recording
Off: Disable audio recording

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3.

Daylight

Saving Time

Enable or Disable Daylight
Saving Time. If enabled,
system will automatically
adjust based on calendar

4.

Password

Assign Password to SD card
to prevent unauthorized
access.
Set password to 15
characters max, for
example：

123456789123456
After setting the password,
it is required to enter
password to access the
playback file, setting,
formatting memory card.
★ Note: Please DO NOT

lose password. There is
no master password to
reset the card.

5.

Playback

Password

Encrypted memory card to
prevent unauthorized
access the vehicle video
recorder. Set password to a
four figures number from 0
to 9.

6.

Time zone

Set time zone for the VDR
system

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7.

Save PC

Player To SD

Card

Save a copy of PC player to
the SD card

8.

Unit of

Speed

Km/h: kilometer per hour
Mile/h: Mile per hour

★ Note: 1 KM=0.6214 mile,
1 mile=1.6093KM

9.

G-Sensor

Sensitivity

G Sensor: On /Off

Off: Disable G Sensor
Of: Enable G sensor

If disabled, VDR will not
detect impacts as Event.

Sensitivity of G-Sensor to
detect impact, collision and
condition. May need to
adjust based on vehicle
type and road conditions

10.

Wi-Fi

Setting

WiFi Setting is to program how
the VDR-760 will connect to a
an external hotspot such as
smartphone or Access Point

SSID: Enter name of Wi-Fi
SSID ID ( character and
number).

SSID should NOT contain
Hyphen (-) John-WFi or
apostrophe (‘) John’s WiFi

Password: Enter Wi-Fi
password

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 Snapshot Tool

While playing the recorded file, you can use this function to
snapshot the picture and save it into PC.
Default saving path for snapshot picture will be in /Snapshot
folder.

File format as *.bmp

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J.

Format memory card

When You Should Format Micro SD CARD?

When you use the Micro SD card for the first time or use a new card, the
SD card MUST be formatted prior to use.

★Note: this record system cannot delete a particular video, backup

video before format SD card.

*Notice:

3. Before formatting Micro SD card, please ensure to unlock it first.

4. If the card is unlocked but still cannot be formatted, please run the

program as Administrator to prevent from this problem.

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2

Format steps：

i. Insert the CD in your PC and open the file

ii. Run program and click on “Format Micro SD

Card”.

iii. Click on『Format』to start formatting the Micro SD

card as following steps:

Windows 10

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iv. When formatting is completed, please insert the card

into the VDR

Unlock the vandal

resistant SD card

slow via the included

wrench

Insert the Micro SD

card in correct

direction. Mind the

gap of the SD card

slot

Close the Micro SD

card until it is set

Secure the SD card

slot via the special

screw provided

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K.

Restore memory card

When you have backed up the recorded files into PC and want to use the
Micro SD card for other purposes, you have to restore it first so it can be
used correctly.

*Notice:

1. Before formatting Micro SD card, please ensure to unlock it first.

2. If the card is unlocked but still cannot be formatted, please run the
program as Administrator to prevent from this problem.

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2

How to restore memory card?

Steps as below：

Insert the Micro SD card into the

card reader (Please make sure

the direction is correct)

Connect the card reader with

the PC

3、Insert the CD in your PC and open file

4、Find and run program and click on “Format Micro SD

Card”

5、Click on『Restore』to restore the Micro SD card. Please see

the following steps as reference. When finished, the SD card
can be used for other purpose

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Windows 10

IMPORTANT

Restoring the SD card will
permanently DELETE all data from
the SD card.

Restoring the SD card to the original
format so it can be utilized for non
Ventra system recording.

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VENTRA LIMITED WARRANTY

Ventra Technology warrants the system against defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year
from the date of original purchase. During this period, Ventra’s liability for any defective product, or any product
part, shall be limited to the repair or replacement of the product, at Ventra’s sole discretion.

This warranty does not apply to defects or damages resulting from mishandling, accident, abuse, negligence,
lightning, water/liquid, power surges, improper interfacing, operation outside of design limits, misapplication,
improper repair, or unauthorized modification.

The term "Ventra Product" is limited to the hardware components and required firmware. It DOES NOT include
software applications or programs, non-Ventra products or peripherals. To the extent permitted by local law, all
non-Ventra products or non-Ventra branded peripherals - such as external storage SD card are provided provide
the respective manufacturer's own warranties directly to you, and are not covered by this Limited Warranty.

To obtain service within the warranty period, please contact Ventra at [email protected] for assistance. If
product repair or replacement is necessary, a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) will be issued. The
Customer will be solely responsible for shipping charges, insurance and proper packaging to prevent breakage in
transit, whether or not the product is covered by this warranty. All shipments of repaired or replaced products
by Ventra will be F.O.B. California.

VENTRA MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE OF ANY PRODUCT SOLD UNDER THIS CONTRACT. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL
VENTRA BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, INFRINGEMENT OF THIRD PARTY RIGHTS, LOST GOODWILL, LOST
REVENUES OR PROFITS, WORK STOPPAGE, DATA LOSS, SYSTEM FAILURE, IMPAIRMENT OF OTHER GOODS,
COSTS OF REMOVAL AND REINSTALLATION OF THE SYSTEM, LOSS OF USE, INJURY TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY
ARISING OUT OR RELATED TO THE SYSTEM WHETHER BASED ON BREACH OF WARRANTY, BREACH OF
CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE. IN NO EVENT SHALL VENTRA’s LIABILITY EXCEED THE ACTUAL PURCHASE
PRICE OF THE SYSTEM WITH RESPECT TO WHICH ANY CLAIM IS MADE.

The information in this specification sheet reflects the current technical specifications at the time of print. Ventra
reserve the right to change the technical or physical specifications and features without prior notification.

While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information, certain specifications are based on
approximate figures

All trademarks, service marks, trade names, product names and logos are the property of their respective owners.

Copyright 2019 Ventra Technology Inc. www.ventrainc.com [email protected]