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PDR100 User Manual 4-10-2009  standard version 

Reflects the latest version. Earlier units may not have all the same features. 

 

 

PDR 100

PDR 100

PDR 100

PDR 100    

 

User Manual 

 

Thank you for purchasing the ChaseCam Solid State Digital Recorder! 

 

CAUTION!!! 

Read this User Manual. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Removing the endplate 

screws will void your warranty. If your PDR requires servicing, please contact the factory.  

Do not 

use the PDR to power other devices other than a single bullet camera. 

 

This document is a work in progress and reflects only the version of the PDR100 that was 

shipping at the time it was printed. Please stay current by checking the chasecam.com forums 

and downloads. We are continually adding features to your PDR. 

 

-NOTE- 

 

 

You can power the PDR100 up directly by hard wire into the 2 or 4 pin “Terminal 

Block” on the rear.   

 

Do not use Nicad or alkaline batteries for internal power when not externally 

powered. They will have too short of a life. Use Lithium of Nimh

.

 

 

Remove batteries if storing the unit

 

 

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Summary of Contents for PDR 100

Page 1: ...use the PDR to power other devices other than a single bullet camera This document is a work in progress and reflects only the version of the PDR100 that was shipping at the time it was printed Please...

Page 2: ...DING 13 SIZE LIMIT 13 SETUP MENU 13 SET DATE AND TIME 13 SET FILENAMES 13 SET DISPLAY CONTRAST 13 SET SERIAL NUMBER 14 FEATURES 14 ON SCREEN DISPLAYS 14 AUTO RECORD AT START 14 AUTO SHUT DOWN 14 RECOR...

Page 3: ...and Video Editing 18 Updating PDR Software FIELD UPGRADING 19 Using the optional mounting bracket 19 Troubleshooting common tests and or solutions 19 Power and Connection Issues 20 Compact Flash 20 V...

Page 4: ...s Bullet Camera MiniAV Adapter Cable 3 1mm to three RCA jacks Line In Audio Adapter 3 5mm to dual RCA jacks Compact Flash Card various sizes Cigarette Lighter Adapter 2 1mm DC jack External Battery Pa...

Page 5: ...tion If you would like to see the video or aim a camera connect an external LCD or other video device to the PDR using the industry standard MiniAV Adapter Cable You can also take a small recording an...

Page 6: ...g the internal boards as wet will destroy the boards and void the warranty Do not leave batteries inside the unit for long periods of time Periodically check batteries inside the unit Leaking batterie...

Page 7: ...nal Audio Input using a 3 5mm to stereo Audio Adapter LAN C connector for use with a LAN C device such as a remote control Digital Interface RJ 45 connector for use with ChaseCam remotes and other ite...

Page 8: ...t cable into the External Audio Connector You can also use a standard 3 5mm Stereo or Mono adapter to connect to a CD DVD player or other device Microphones You can connect a standard non powered elec...

Page 9: ...e NOTE If an attempt was previously made to record to a CF Card that was not fast enough there will be an error message displayed FLASH MEDIA WAS TOO SLOW after the recording is stopped The recording...

Page 10: ...d above it on the LCD When the Confirm screen is up pressing the ESCAPE key returns the recording view to normal without removing the recording Pressing the MENU key returns to the Recording Standby c...

Page 11: ...RECORD AT START o AUTO SHUT DOWN IF NOT RECORDING IF NOT EXT POWER TIME DELAY o RECORD SWITCH STYLE Advanced Data Acquisition use only NORMAL HOLD DOWN STOP DELAY o GFORCE RECORD TRIGGER DIFFERENCES...

Page 12: ...s the highlighted selection between the choices Pressing the SELECT key makes the selection and returns to the CONTROLS menu Pressing MENU returns to the Recording Standby Mode condition without chang...

Page 13: ...ME screen is up one field is highlighted for adjustment and the LEFT and RIGHT keys are used to change the selection to another field Year month day hour minute and second are displayed When the UP or...

Page 14: ...ing off the GFORCE DISPLAY will allow TIME DISPLAY to function You can not at this time have both GFORCE and TIME displaying TIME DISPLAYS You have four different ways of displaying time as text recor...

Page 15: ...d for braking negative G and green for acceleration positive G CLEAR BACKGROUND SHOW BLACK BACKGROUND This will put the text and bars directly on the video Less obtrusive but might not work as well if...

Page 16: ...TER it no does not receive a trigger command from the GForce settings In other words if you set the PDR to start recording at 0 13Gs as soon as it hits 0 13Gs or higher it will start recording As soon...

Page 17: ...inutes of usable power to the PDR As a comparison the Energizer Lithium batteries will enable over 3 hours of continuous use Good 2500mah or better NiMH rechargeable batteries should last over 2 hours...

Page 18: ...ds from certain manufacturers allow a faster speed than others regardless of what the number that is listed We highly recommend careful choice of cards and to allow some extra speed capacity when sele...

Page 19: ...ing the optional mounting bracket To mount the PDR securely to a hard surface place the Mounting Bracket Base to in the location Please note orientation of the PDR when installed for wiring access and...

Page 20: ...y fail If the unit still fails to turn on call for a repair White Screen of Death Unit powers up but no text on the LCD LED is blinking Make sure you are getting enough voltage when using external pow...

Page 21: ...w when recording What did the PDR100 screen say when you finished recording Or you could be trying to play it on a computer with not enough memory or too slow a processor or too slow a connection if p...

Page 22: ...ustomer discussion area and much more Please visit Warranty All ChaseCam products are covered by our standard 30 day satisfaction guarantee If you wish to return a product and receive a refund for the...

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