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Instruction Manual
1 Channel Mobile
Digital Video Recorder
Model MVR1020
Copyright © 2008 Clover Electronics U.S.A. All Rights Reserved.
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Contents About This Unit ..................................................................................3 1. Unpacking ...........................................................................4 2. Features ………………………………………………………….. 5 3. Specifications ……………………………………………………..6 4. Installation ………………………………………………………..7 4-1. What to do before Installation ...................................................................7 4-2. How to Connect DC power to DVR unit ...................
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5-6-2. Replaying by Time/Date Search .....................................................30 5-6-3. Search by Recording Lists ..............................................................31 6. Viewer ............................................................................................33 6-1. CF Card Viewer Installation ....................................................................33 6-2. CF Card Viewer ..........................................................................
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About this manual This is the instruction manual for 1 Channel Mobile DVR, Model MVR1020. This manual describes how to install and operate the MVR1020 and provide information regarding specifications and features of this product. Please be sure to read this manual and follow the instructions when installing the MVR1020. If you have any questions or problems installing, please contact Clover Electronics at 877-327-5000. - 3 -
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1. Unpacking When unpacking the DVR Unit, please be cautious not to drop, throw or hit with force. This may cause damage to the product that could lead to malfunctions. Before Installation please check if the following objects are included. 1 Channel Mobile DVR unit Remote Controller & Batteries Instruction Manual CF Card Viewer CD CF Card Reader (Optional) Power Cable Mounting Bracket 1 CH Mobile DVR External IR
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2. Features Duplex (Record / Play-back) Real Time Full Display mode High Quality and Easy to install & control Stand Alone Type (Non-PC, Non-OS) On Screen Display Built-in Time / Date Generator Event lists of 990 Motion and Alarm detection recording Quick Search: by Date & Time / Recording Lists CF Card Overwrite MJPEG Compression Remote Control - 5 -
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3. Specifications System NTSC PAL Input Composite 1Vp-p @ 75 Ohm, RCA(1CH) Video Signal Output Composite 1Vp-p @ 75 Ohm, RCA(1CH) Input/Output 2 RCA(1CH Input, 1CH Output) Audio Recording Mode Mono PCM Display Frame 30 FPS Display Display Resolution 720×480 720×576 Screen Split Mode Full Video Compression M-JPEG codec core Display Resolution 720×480/360×480 720×576/360×576 Recording Method Continuous, Event(Motion/Alarm) Recording Recording Speed 30 FPS 25 FPS Image Ful
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4. Installation 4-1. What to do before Installation Make sure all the required hardware is available. - 1 Channel Mobile DVR unit (requires installing a CF Card) - Camera (including power for camera unit) - TV or Composite monitor Connect a camera to the DVR unit and the DVR unit to the monitor (video output device). Connect DC power from vehicle to the DVR --- pay attention to the polarity (Refer to section 4-2 for more information). Confirm live video is displayed on the moni
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4-2. How to Connect DC power to DVR unit (Rear View) A B ○ or ○ 4-2-1. When Installing the DVR in a Vehicle Cut out the DC jack on the provided DC power wires as shown in Fig.4-1, and then connect wires as follows. GROUND: Connect the BLACK colored wire to vehicle’s chassis (Do not connect it to the gas tank or the airbag area). DC 9V TO 40V (HOT): Connect the RED colored wire to the DC power line that supplies DC 12V or DC 24V when ignition switch is in the “ON” posi
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4-2-2. When Using the DVR for Security Purpose ▪ Connect the 4pin connector with 2 wires in polarity to the power in jack on the rear panel of the DVR. ▪ Connect DC 12V or DC24V, 3A AC adapter (not supplied: Switching Power Supply, center: +, outer: ground) to the DC jack on the provided DC power wires shown in Fig.4-2. DC Jack B ○ Fig.4-2 Power Cable - 9 -
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4-3. How to Install the Mounting Bracket for DVR ▪ Unscrew 2-locking screw knobs and 4 screws on both sides of the DVR. ▪ Attach the mounting bracket onto both sides of DVR and secure them with the screws (See Fig. 4-3). ▪ If necessary, install the DVR with the mounting brackets to proper place in your vehicle. Fig.4-3 Installation of mounting bracket CAUTION Do not install the mounting bracket for DVR to the gas tank or airbag area. - 10 -
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4-4. Installation Check Lists Is the camera installed at the right position? Is the camera cable connected to the input? Is the audio cable connected to the input? Is the system set on a stable location? Is the system set on a stable location by mounting bracket? Is the placement of the system clear from any elements such as water, excess dust, direct sunlight, magnetic field, gas, oil and etc… Is the system located away from temperatures beyond 32ºF ~ 122ºF Is the location o
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4-5. Controls and Connectors on the DVR 4-5-1. Front ② ① ③ ④ ⑤ Fig.4-4 Front View 1) PWR LED: Red light is lit when the power is ON 2) REC & PLAY LED: Green light will be blinking when the system is in the recording or replaying mode, turn off during live mode. 3) REC Button: Press this button to start recording. To stop recording, press this button again. 4) LIST: Recording lists (up to 990 lists) will display when this button is pressed. Press this button again to exit
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Lock Icon Fig.4-5 Lock Icon 6) ARROW Buttons: 1 ○ Used as Left and Rewind (x16) Key 2 ○ Used as Right and previous Frame Key 3 ○ Used as Up and next Frame Key 4 ○ Used as Down and fast Forward (x16) Key 1 2 3 4 ○ ○ ○ ○ - 13 -
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4-5-2. Rear ⑤ ① ② ③ ④ Fig.4-6 Rear View 1) Video IN/OUT Connect a camera to the Video Input (RCA Connector) and a monitor to the Video Output (RCA Connector) on the rear panel of the unit as shown in Fig.4-6. 2) Audio IN/OUT If necessary, connect a microphone to the Audio Input (RCA Connector) and a speaker to the Audio Output (RCA Connector) on the rear panel of the unit. - 14 -
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3) Alarm IN/OUT Connect a Normally Open (N.O.) sensor to the Alarm Input and a Normally Open (N.O.) sensor or Normally Close (N.C.) sensor to the Alarm Output depending on your application. 4) IR Remote Control Extender (Optional) Plug the IR remote control extender to the jack in order to extend the remote control distance. 5) 4-pin Power Connector Refer to section 4-2. - 15 -
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4-6. Remote Controller 1 ○ The functions of keys listed below are not available on this model. 2 ○ ① USB & CDRW key 2 ○ Numeric keys 4 ○ ③ Far & Near key 3 ○ 4 ○ PT/ZF key Fig.4-7 Remote Controller Refer to section 4-5-1 on how to operate. - 16 -
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5. HOW TO OPERATE 5-1. General Operation You can operate the functions of the system by using the buttons located on the front panel of the DVR unit, as well as the remote controller. The system status is indicated by either the LED lights or the monitor. - 17 -
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5-2. Running for the First Time (Initializing) When you turn on the power for the first time, the screen will be shown as below. ② 1 ○ Fig.5-1Initializing ① : Displays CF Card capacity available for recording. ② : Displays firmware version. ③ : Displays the date and time on the top of screen. ③ Fig.5-2 Error Message Note If a CF Card is not in the DVR, the error message “MEM. ERROR” will display on the screen as shown Fig. 5-2. - 18 -
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5-3. Live Mode ① ① Current time/date ② CF Card use ③ Recording Icon ④ Motion & Alarm Icon ② ③ ④ Fig.5-3Live Mode - 19 -
