DVM-500 User’s Guide
Digital In-Car Video System
Digital Ally DVM User Guide Rev. F (334/1.6.2) Page
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Charging the RMT in a vehicle
Plug the DC auto adapter into the vehicle’s 12VDC receptacle (cigar
lighter socket). Insert the other end of the adapter into the left side of the
charging cradle, and then insert the RMT into the cradle. The RMT will
power down and begin flashing the amber light (center LED). Please
refer to the “LED Indicators” section (page 6) for more information.
Please note: In some vehicles, the 12VDC receptacle may be controlled
by the position of the ignition switch. In such cases, the RMT will only
charge when the ignition switch is in the “On” position. For optimal
performance, the DC auto adapter should be attached to a 12VDC,
constant-on socket, or hard-wired to a 12VDC battery junction. To hard-
wire the DC auto adapter, make note of which wire is positive (+) and
which is negative (-), and then clip off the cigar plug end. Add 1A 250V
in-line fuse to the positive lead (+), and then connect to the battery
junction point.
Charging the RMT on the desktop
Plug the AC adapter into a wall outlet (120VAC 60Hz) near the desktop.
Insert the other end of the adapter into the left side of the charging cradle,
and then insert the RMT into the cradle. The RMT will power down and
begin flashing the amber light (center LED). Please refer to the “LED
Indicators” section (page 6) for more information.
Battery performance
Charge Time: 4-5 hrs typical
Transmit Time: 8.5 hrs typical
Receive Time: 8.5 hrs typical
Standby time: 134 hrs typical
Battery Life: 54 hours typical
(Based on 10% transmit/receive and 90% standby)
Replacement RMT batteries (with instructions) are available from Digital
Ally. Contact Product Support to request a replacement (page 36).
