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XM-DVR Pro

 Dual Channel DVR                                          Page 1 of 32 

December 2009                                                                 Manual Rev 3.05 

 

 

Datatoys 

XM-DVR Pro

 

Dual Channel Recorder 

 

 
 

 
 
 
 
 

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User Manual 

    

 

 

XM-DVR Pro

 Dual Channel DVR                                          Page 2 of 32 

December 2009                                                                 Manual Rev 3.05 

Introduction ..............................  3 

 

Warning Cautions and Notes ...  3 

 

 

Define.  3 

 

 

Warnings ..  3

 

System Overview   4 

 

Packing List .  4 

 

Functional Overview ..  5 

 

Component Overview   6 

 

 

Recorder ..  6 

 

 

Power Supply ..  7 

 

 

DVI Harness   7 

Installation   8 

 

Connections .  8 

 

 

DVR Connections ....  9 

 

 

DVI Connections ..  10 

Recorder Installation ... 11 
Power Supply Installation ... 12 
Camera Installation . 13 
Cable Installation . 13 

Using the System  14 

 

Before you begin .  14 

 

Recording .. 14 

 

Reviewing Events 

.................... 15

 

 

 

DVR Playback  15 

 

 

 

Connecting a Monitor. 15 

 

 

 

Event Playback .. 16 

 

 

PC Playback .. 17 

 

 

 

Transferring Events ..  17 

 

 

 

Playing Events ... 18 

 

 

 

Editing Events ...  18 

Menu and Settings .. 19 

Remote Control  19 
On-Screen Display .. 20 

 

Setup .. 21 

 

 

Audio/Video  22 

 

 

Alarm ... 23 

 

 

Clock  24 

 

 

Zones ..  24 

 

 

Storage  25 

 

 

Password  25 

 

 

OSD . 26 

 

 

System . 26 

 

 

Factory Default ..  26 

Playback . 27 
Plan . 27 
About .. 27 
Camera Settings  28 

Troubleshooting ...29 
Accessories .. 30 
Warranty   31 
Contact ... 31

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for XM-DVR Pro

Page 1: ...ections 8 DVR Connections 9 DVI Connections 10 Recorder Installation 11 Power Supply Installation 12 Camera Installation 13 Cable Installation 13 Using the System 14 Before you begin 14 Recording 14 Reviewing Events 15 DVR Playback 15 Connecting a Monitor 15 Event Playback 16 PC Playback 17 Transferring Events 17 Playing Events 18 Editing Events 18 Menu and Settings 19 Remote Control 19 On Screen ...

Page 2: ... All components must be checked for safe and secure mounting before each use WARNING Before connecting the XM DVR Pro to a power source all batteries and power supplies must be disconnected All engines and alternators must be turned off and you must ensure there is no live power running through the circuit to which you are connecting WARNING All wires cables and connections must be adequate and ra...

Page 3: ...e XM DVR Pro can also playback all files through the standard RCA AV OUT using the infrared remote control The XM DVR Pro configuration and setup is performed through the menu that is accessible through the AV OUT The menu will appear on screen and settings can be changed via the infrared remote control XM DVR Pro Dual Channel DVR Page 6 of 32 December 2009 Manual Rev 3 05 Component Overview XM DV...

Page 4: ...s with patch cable audio input cable or microphone MIC 2 Mates with patch cable audio input cable or microphone XM DVR Pro Dual Channel DVR Page 8 of 32 December 2009 Manual Rev 3 05 Installation CAUTION Safe and proper installation is the responsibility of the owner and user Please follow the connection and installation instructions to insure proper function and performance Before you begin insta...

Page 5: ...n the form of a female 4 PIN connector This connection mates with Datatoys cameras and extension cables Adapter cables are available at www datatoys com for use with non Datatoys cameras Audio Connections Two 2 Line level stereo audio connections can be found on the DVI Harness in the form of a male 4 PIN connector This connection mates with Datatoys microphones audio cables and extension cables A...

Page 6: ... can be mounted in any orientation while maintaining access to the media bays and clearance for connections XM DVR Pro Dual Channel DVR Page 12 of 32 December 2009 Manual Rev 3 05 Power Supply Installation WARNING All components must be positively mounted to withstand high g load shock and vibration In the event of high g load improperly mounted components may become detached causing serious injur...

Page 7: ...MI RF emitting line their intersection should perpendicular to one another Once cabling and all other components are installed connect the system per the connection instructions on page 8 XM DVR Pro Dual Channel DVR Page 14 of 32 December 2009 Manual Rev 3 05 Using the System Before You Begin Before you begin using the XM DVR Pro please complete the following check list Using a RiData 300X card pu...

Page 8: ... universal RCA type connection First connect the 4 PIN connection of the AV OUT cable to the AV OUT connection on the DVI harness The AV OUT lead is located on the DVI harness which connects to the back of the DVR as seen on page 9 Then connect the appropriate RCA connections to the video input on your television or monitor This may require the use of an RCA extension cable which is available at a...

Page 9: ... insert the compact flash card and boot the DVR Once the DVR is fully booted and in Ready Mode you may connect the DVR to your PC using the included USB2 0 cable Your PC should automatically recognize the drive Once the CF card or DVR is successfully connected to your PC you may begin the download process For instructions please review the DVR2PC file transfer customer assistance video available a...

Page 10: ... require pressing the Function key then the appropriate button Button Function Enter Capture JPEG Bookmarks BWD JMP or F1 Jump 5 minutes back in current video FWD JMP or F3 Jump 5 minutes forward in current video REC Activate a manual alarm event A Camera 1 Settings B Camera 2 Settings does not require the use of the function key XM DVR Pro Dual Channel DVR Page 20 of 32 December 2009 Manual Rev 3...

Page 11: ...g Clock time and date setting Zones camera area name setting Storage provides hard disk properties and setting of data overwriting mode Password operator password setting OSD On Screen Display properties setting System system settings record mode device etc Factory Default resets factory defaults XM DVR Pro Dual Channel DVR Page 22 of 32 December 2009 Manual Rev 3 05 Audio Video This menu contains...

Page 12: ...witch is closed o N C normally closed events are triggered when switch is open Trigger 1 4 assigns individual triggers to specific channels XM DVR Pro Dual Channel DVR Page 24 of 32 December 2009 Manual Rev 3 05 NOTE To set the XM DVR Pro to start recording on power up with out a switch the following settings are recommended Pre Alarm 0 Post Alarm Inf Discrete Switch N C Trigger 1 Channel 1 Trigge...

Page 13: ...right arrow XM DVR Pro Dual Channel DVR Page 26 of 32 December 2009 Manual Rev 3 05 OSD On Screen Display On screen display appearance settings Transparency sets transparency level Auto Hide hides lower and upper status bars Title Enable enables display of zone name on status bar Language select OSD language at the present time only English is available System Functionality and methodology of the ...

Page 14: ...all cyclic files by channel date and time For playback controls see page 19 Plan This feature allows the ability to schedule recordings based on a specific time Press CHNL to switch between channels About Displays firmware and related information such as version and date XM DVR Pro Dual Channel DVR Page 28 of 32 December 2009 Manual Rev 3 05 Camera Settings This menu allows user to change the vide...

Page 15: ...Problem DVR is not recording Possible Solutions Connect Cameras Connect Switch Change Switch Settings XM DVR Pro Dual Channel DVR Page 30 of 32 December 2009 Manual Rev 3 05 Accessories Datatoys offers a wide variety of accessories that can be added to your DVR Monitors Several monitors are available that can be added to your DVR system Please see www datatoys com for more information Camera Switc...

Page 16: ...bject to misuse water exposure neglect incorrect installation unauthorized modification accident or has been repaired or altered outside of our factory The express warranty contained herein is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied or statutory including without limitation any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular use In no event will Motorsports Exchange com LLC be...

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