
RoadRunner HDX
™ | Rapid Deployment Kit High Definition Portable Mobile Recording System
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How SmartStart works
When power is applied to the DVR it will fully power up. The SmartStart code then maintains a running
average of the input voltage as a Baseline Voltage. If the voltage goes up, a new Baseline Voltage is
recorded. If at any point the voltage drops by 0.5v, the SmartStart code signals a shutdown. The timers
of the DVR will then allow the system to shut down. When the system is off and then a voltage jump up to
the Baseline Voltage is detected, the system will restart.
The SmartStart code will remember the Baseline Voltage until the system is fully powered down, and
power is removed from the DVR system.
SmartStart Usage Scenarios
If the user has a vehicle that is routinely left with the ignition in the ACC on, and the engine off,
and wants the system to power
down so the batteries don’t run down, select SmartStart ON.
This applies to both vehicles that maintain power to the CLA when ignition is off, and those that
power down the CLA when ignition is off.
If the user would like to use a vehicle and get the maximum recording time, without protecting
the battery, select SmartStart OFF.
If the Rapid Deployment Kit is used with an alternative power source, like a wall adapter, or
battery bank, select SmartStart OFF.
If a system is Operating with SmartStart ON, and the user would like to record after the engine
is turned off: turn off the engine, remove the power cable from the CLA, allow the system to
completely power down with no panel LED activity for 15 seconds, then plug in the CLA. The
system will power on and resume recording, then it will shut off after the battery voltage drops
0.5v. This will protect the battery and allow recording to happen without the engine running.
When SmartStart is on, and the system recognizes the engine is off, internal timers that cause a
long shutdown delay may cause the battery voltage to drop more than 0.5v, and could cause
the vehicle to not be able to start. Internal Power-Down timers should only be used when
considering the specific vehicle capabilities.
If the User would like to switch SmartStart modes, remove power from the CLA, toggle the
SmartStart switch, allow the system to completely power down with no panel LED activity for 15
seconds, then restore power to the unit. It will operate in the new power mode.