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Introduction

Introduction

Introduction

Introduction

 

Please  Note:

Please  Note:

Please  Note:

Please  Note:  This  manual  covers  two  product  lines;  The  NiTRO-X

  400 

Series  (utilizing  either  SDHC  (up  to  32GB)  and  SDXC  (over  32GB  memory 
cards)  and  the  NiTRO

  400  series  (utilizing  SDHC  (up  to  32GB  memory 

cards). Where there is a distinct difference between the two systems these 
differences will be clearly marked in regards as to which system they relate 
to. 

 
Congratulations on the purchase of the NiTRO

400 series or NiTRO-X

 400 series DVR.  

These Digital Video Recorders, DVR, are solid state single or quad channel digital video 
recorder. Offering H.264 compression, the same compression technique as used in Blue Ray 
disk players, which produces crystal clear, best in class, video playback.  
 
Due to its small footprint the NiTRO

400 series or NiTRO-X

 400 series offers flexible 

mounting possibilities. In place of a spinning hard drive video records to a removable SD 
memory card. Utilizing state of the art surface mount components the NiTRO

 400 series or 

NiTRO-X

 400 series are built to withstand the shock and vibration of school bus operation. 

Keeping with tradition, the NiTRO

 400 series or NiTRO-X

 400 series    includes MaxVIEW

 

400 viewing software. MaxVIEW

 400 viewer is a very easy to use application that allows 

users to quickly find the video of interest and save a clip. With the press of a button users can 
print images and then send them to qualified staff. 

Glossary

Glossary

Glossary

Glossary....    

DVR 

Digital Video Recorder; A DVR functions similarly to a VCR, except it 
uses a disk to record, as opposed to video-tapes. 

 

H.264 

H.264 contains a number of features that allow it to compress video 
much more effectively than older standards and offers up to twice the 
compression of the current standards. 

 

OSD 

On Screen Display; Is an image superimposed on a screen picture 
commonly used to display information such as volume; channel; time; 
status, etc. and can be used to change the specific values for all 
configurable options. 

 

SD Card 

Secure Digital Card is a non-volatile memory card format for use in 
mobile devices. 

 

UTC 

Coordinated Universal Time is a time standard based on International 
Atomic Time with leap seconds added at irregular intervals to 
compensate for the Earth's slowing rotation. 

 

 

 

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Figure 44: AV Out Connection For Camera Alignment.  

 

 
 

Final Installation  

Final Installation  

Final Installation  

Final Installation      

 

The top locking mounting bracket can be installed and locked. 

 

All packaging and garbage must be removed from the bus before it is delivered to 
the school district. 

 

Return all enclosure keys, security Allen wrenches, installation documentation and extra 
installation hardware to the school district. 

 

Report any defective product to the school district and/or Gatekeeper Systems 
for direction. 

 

Provide school district with information on the Bus Numbers and the associated DVR 

serial numbers  

 

 Obtain signed installation sign-off form from the school district. (as required) 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Summary of Contents for NiTRO 401

Page 1: ...ries NiTRO 400 Series User Guide DN2431 V1 6 1 Safety Security Peace of Mind Covering Gatekeeper Systems NiTRO 401 NiTRO 404 Digital Video Recorders NiTRO X 404 Digital Video Recorder Software Version...

Page 2: ...000262 6pin NiTRO X 17 Routing the Sensor Harness CAB000218 17 Connecting Cameras 18 Camera Mounting and Connections 19 S2 Series Camera Installation 19 S205 Camera Lens Changing 21 Suggested Camera L...

Page 3: ...m Info 33 Config Setup 34 App Restart 34 O S Reboot 34 Network 34 Port 34 Network Type 34 IP Address 34 Storage 35 Overwrite 35 Format 35 Storage Device 35 Total Capacity 36 Free Capacity 36 Search By...

Page 4: ...contract of sale Proof of purchase complete with the serial numbers of the products purchased will be required by the customer to substantiate any warranty claim All warranty work must be performed b...

Page 5: ...LISTED IN THIS DOCUMENT ACCORDINGLY ANY SUCH IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY FITNESSFORAPARTICULARPURPOSE OR OTHERWISE AREDISCLAIMED IN THEIR ENTIRETY AFTER THE EXPIRATION OF THE APPROPRI...

Page 6: ...users can print images and then send them to qualified staff Glossary Glossary Glossary Glossary DVR Digital Video Recorder A DVR functions similarly to a VCR except it uses a disk to record as oppose...

Page 7: ...n Power Fuse Remove Main Power Fuse or Disconnect Vehicle Batteries or Disconnect Vehicle Batteries or Disconnect Vehicle Batteries or Disconnect Vehicle Batteries Prior To Any Electrical Work Prior T...

Page 8: ...in the ceiling make sure you can fish the camera harness past any structural beams Bulkhead Mount Bulkhead Mount Bulkhead Mount Bulkhead Mount Remove the two bracket mounting screws Rotate camera moun...

Page 9: ...s required as it acts as a cushion to absorb vibration and aid in elimination of wind noise from the roof of the bus Determine seat position for camera harness and insert camera harness into seat posi...

Page 10: ...o alignment adapter CAB000157 SD Card reader DVRICRC READER Intermediate Kit Intermediate Kit Intermediate Kit Intermediate Kit B B B B P N GSX P N GSX P N GSX P N GSX NTR40X NTR40X NTR40X NTR40X DPBK...

Page 11: ...h ends GSX N40XMANUAL NiTROTM 400 Series User Manual A user guide for NiTROTM 400 Series recorders installation DVRIVIN40XMAX_CD CD with MAXVIEWTM 400 software documents The CD contains the MAXVIEW 40...

Page 12: ...t securely Power Connections Power Connections Power Connections Power Connections Figure 1 NiTRO or NiTRO X With Cables 57 Retrofitting GSX VCR Systems to NiTRO Retrofitting GSX VCR Systems to NiTRO...

Page 13: ...CHANNEL CAB000209 6 N40x VIDEO ADAPTER CABLE DUAL CHANNEL CAB000202 7 NITRO POWER IGN CABLE WITH 4 PIN CONNECTOR CAB000219 4 PIN 7 NITRO X POWER IGN CABLE WITH 6 PIN CONNECTOR CAB000262 6 PIN Connect...

Page 14: ...for Connections 55 OTHER OTHER OTHER OTHER CONFIGURATIONS CONFIGURATIONS CONFIGURATIONS CONFIGURATIONS CAMERA ADAPTER CABLES CAMERA ADAPTER CABLES CAMERA ADAPTER CABLES CAMERA ADAPTER CABLES 1 CAMERA...

Page 15: ...e V on Record LED X X X X Red Wire on Alarm Button to Bus Switched 12V Key On Off Power e g Ignition Source E E E E Black 4 Wire Bundle connect to Black Y Alarm Button Y Y Y Y Black Wire on Alarm Butt...

Page 16: ...stem The System NOTE NOTE NOTE NOTE Mount the NiTRO or NiTRO X DVR as far as practically possible from two way radio antenna Use supplied mounting hardware with self tapping tech screws 8 x hex head w...

Page 17: ...n NiTRO 219 4pin NiTRO 219 4pin NiTRO 219 4pin NiTRO or or or or CAB000 CAB000 CAB000 CAB000262 262 262 262 6pin NiTRO 6pin NiTRO 6pin NiTRO 6pin NiTRO X X X X Always use grommets when running the har...

Page 18: ...PORT CAMERA PORT CAMERA PORT CAMERA PORT 1 CAM 1 CAM 1 CAM 1 CAM CAB000209 1 CAM ADAPTER 1 2 2 CAM 2 CAM 2 CAM 2 CAM CAB000202 2 CAM ADAPTER 1 2 3 CAM 3 CAM 3 CAM 3 CAM CAB000202 CAB000209 2 CAM ADAP...

Page 19: ...hen choose send 19 Camera Mounting and Connections Camera Mounting and Connections Camera Mounting and Connections Camera Mounting and Connections Please refer to the relevant section for your particu...

Page 20: ...ting downwards Position Camera Collar D over Camera Ball C with the lens window centered in the arched cut away in the Camera Collar 7 Hold Camera Collar D securely while threading on the Retainer Rin...

Page 21: ...sets the audio to be audible or muted 7 7 7 7 Volume Level Volume Level Volume Level Volume Level Adjusts loudness of audio Figure 36 Playback Controls 21 10 Tighten all accessible set screws on the...

Page 22: ...and from there select the Clip Filter option and finally By Date This will bring up Calendar view Figure 33 Calendar Feature Calendar Definitions Calendar Definitions Calendar Definitions Calendar Def...

Page 23: ...ated in MaxVIEW on the grey bar below the actual video display area A in Figure 31 With playback paused Figure 31 the Vehicle Locator becomes static within MAP view Note the position of the Scrubber B...

Page 24: ...000202 or CAB000209 Camera Adapter harness connected to the rear of the NiTRO or NiTRO X Single Cable Single Cable Single Cable Single Cable The single cable coming from the other end of the Video Ali...

Page 25: ...t to display in the Time Graph and Sensor display and click Apply and then OK Please N Please N Please N Please Note ote ote ote Currently the three available options ALM STP and WRN are the only acti...

Page 26: ...initializing after Ignition Signal applied Table 8 NiTRO X System Status LED Definition 43 MaxVIEW MaxVIEW MaxVIEW MaxVIEW 400 Operation 400 Operation 400 Operation 400 Operation Opening a File Openi...

Page 27: ...system 3 Carefully push the card into the slot check the orientation Figure 22 The edge which has this profile is the edge which must be inserted into the reader 4 Ensure that the SD Card is fully ins...

Page 28: ...9 to highlight an option and then press the Menu key again or OK This will bring up the relevant menu Some menu options are currently not available and are reserved for future use Only those options...

Page 29: ...be contained within a ZIP file 29 Quick Quick Quick Quick Configuration Configuration Configuration Configuration Once the bus ignition is triggered the unit should power up and begin recording withi...

Page 30: ...on once a selection is made use the Right navigation key to advance the cursor Once all characters have been entered use the Down navigation key to highlight OK and press the OK key twice on the remot...

Page 31: ...00 series ensuring time synchronization even across great distances 31 Record Record Record Record The Record menu is divided into six sections Record Settings Record Settings Record Settings Record S...

Page 32: ...tion will remain constant The ICON in MaxVIEW cannot be re assigned Motion Zone Motion Zone Motion Zone Motion Zone A 4 X 4 grid that can be configured to be triggered when the subject enters the pre...

Page 33: ...ideo file will be out of synch in MaxVIEW with the timeline with the timeline with the timeline with the timeline of the other channel of the other channel of the other channel of the other channel s...

Page 34: ...completed highlight the OK button and then press OK on the remote control Network Network Network Network Type Type Type Type Determines whether the NiTRO 400 series or NiTRO X 400 series will act as...

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