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MCDV2 Motorcycle DVR                                     1

Motorcycle Digital Video Recorder

User Guide

Model MCDV2

Congratulations on your purchase of the MCDV2 DVR kit.

With careful installation and use, the MCDV2 should

offer trouble-free traffic video recording and memories

of your motorcycling journeys.

Summary of Contents for MCDV2

Page 1: ...Digital Video Recorder User Guide Model MCDV2 Congratulations on your purchase of the MCDV2 DVR kit With careful installation and use the MCDV2 should offer trouble free traffic video recording and memories of your motorcycling journeys ...

Page 2: ... use this safely it should not be fitted Ÿ The kit includes a GPS antenna which can be fitted to provide additional data which is saved into the video file This data will show the location GPS coordinates and vehicle speed The accuracy of this data is based upon the GPS system and is not guaranteed by any external reference Once the GPS data has been received by the device it is embedded into the ...

Page 3: ...d buttons designed to be mounted on the handlebars using touch tape Velcro with input splitter cable to connect the controller to the main power unit Ÿ A GPS receiver to record location and time Ÿ A power supply cable Ÿ USB test and charge cable USB to micro SD card adaptor It is highly recommended that the kit is assembled and tested in the workshop prior to installation on the motorcycle to ensu...

Page 4: ...t around to identify each of the buttons and the ports that you will use to operate and connect it 1 Menu Button 5 Power ON OFF 10 Reset 2 Up Button 6 Micro SD Slot 11 Camera 1 Socket 3 Down Button 7 Speaker 12 Camera 2 Socket 4 Mode REC OK 8 LED Light 13 Power Supply 9 GPS Socket ...

Page 5: ...to the device You may wish to use the extensions supplied to reach handlebar button and camera locations or ensure the GPS device can see the sky Ÿ Attach each of the parts to the device now but not the main power supply Ÿ Using a USB power supply we recommend that you set up the system on a table or bench before installing on the motorcycle Ÿ A USB cable is provided to charge the internal battery...

Page 6: ...ons Video Recording Mode When the cameras and power supply are attached and the device is turned on video will be visible on the screen This is the video recording mode The following icons may be visible on the screen also These icons show the current status of the device what it is doing They will change depending on which settings you choose SCREEN ICON WHAT THEY MEAN Battery Status this shows f...

Page 7: ...you will make in SETUP 1 To choose Video Resolution select one of the following VGA is recommended for longer journeys as the video files are smaller therefore more video data can be recorded before the disk is overwritten HD provides the best quality and is recommended for playback on larger displays HD 1280 720 D1 720 480 VGA 640 480 2 To Time Stamp the video file select one of the following Dat...

Page 8: ...ad conditions are triggering the writing of EVE XXXX AVI files Reducing the sensitivity of the G sensor should prevent too many EVE files being written 5 Parking Mode is only available on some devices If the motorcycle is parked for long periods the device may drain the battery and as such Parking Mode is DISABLED on this device Off Please ensure that Parking Mode is left off 6 Brightness Chipatro...

Page 9: ...ode simply press any button to restore the screen 3 Beep We recommend leaving the beep on This helps you know when a signal has been received from the button On Selecting this option will be turn on operation button sound Off Selecting this option will be turn off operation button sound 4 Language The factory default setting is English Chipatronic does not have a separate user guide for languages ...

Page 10: ...hich is consistent with Australian standards 50HZ 60HZ Date Input 1 Press to Up or Down buttons to select different Day Month Year settings We suggest DD MM YYY 8 2 Press Mode button jump next selection 9 3 Press REC button Exit set 10 11 Time Zone The GPS receives time signals as well as location If the GPS is used the clock can be set automatically by selecting the GPS time zone Remember that yo...

Page 11: ... and volume Chipatronic recommends that these file options are not used until the user is properly familiar with the controls of the device It is much simpler to work on the video files with the micro SD removed from the device and inserted in a card reader on a computer Also the video files that you create when setting up the device may all look similar making it difficult to select between them ...

Page 12: ...which enables video to be played at the same time as showing a base map with location map coordinates latitude and longitude also the direction and speed of travel With the DrPlayer software open on your computer click the button to select a GPS file then click Play button to review the video and GPS information together Changing Camera Views on Screen 1 Camera 1 Camera 2 change In the other mode ...

Page 13: ... recommends that you backup your video data before reformatting the micro SD card Remove the micro SD card from the device then insert it into a card reader connected to your computer You may then list open view or backup your video files You may also choose to delete or protect files or reformat your micro SD card Power on test Before installing the kit and for the first time use of the device Ch...

Page 14: ...age the device and micro SD card If the micro SD seems incompatible with the device check the orientation right way up and try to insert again If the micro SD card doesn t fit replace it with one that does Notice If the device is frozen due to the improper operation press the reset button to restore the camera to normal The software may be updated by the manufacturer without prior notice to improv...

Page 15: ... and can capture the view required before fixing in place Aim to minimise vibration GPS Receiver Mount under plastic or in the open this must not be covered by metal and should not be close to other antennas or high power devices Handlebar Controller Attach to the handlebars using the strap included or you can use cable ties This should be a position where the rider can use their thumb to operate ...

Page 16: ...ese Russian Turkish Japan Video Format AVI MJPG Video Resolution 1280 720 max Memory Card Micro SD card up to 32GB Battery Built in G Sensor Built in Supported Wired Controller Included Supported GPS Included Supported System Windows 2000 and above CONTACT Chipatronic PO Box 4968 Nambour BC Q 4560 www chipatronic com au E info chipatronic com au P 07 5442 3688 ...

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