Quick Start Guide Chipatronic
Hybrid
series DVR
Ver. 1.1
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Chipatronic 2019
1)
Getting Started
a) Your DVR will have already been installed and the operating configuration applied and as such no changes
to the device settings should be needed. If special requirements for recording were requested, these should
have already been applied and the only action required for recording to begin is to start the vehicle.
b) Your DVR can record HD and/or Analogue video from one to nine cameras simultaneously (depending on
the model) and the required cameras will have been installed on the vehicle.
Take the time to ensure that all cameras have a clear field of view and will be able to pick up vision of the areas
required as equipment changes may have been made since the time of fitting.
c) In some cases a monitor may be fitted which may either show the DVR camera monitor screen or sometimes a
single camera image as a safety precaution, if no monitor is fitted this will not affect the DVR as the monitor is
not part of the recording process.
A monitor or test screen may be connected to check the camera images or for maintenance personnel to
access the system menu. If a monitor is required, please contact your installer. Only competent staff should
access the system menu as changes made can affect the operation and recordings.
d) This DVR will record audio from one or more cameras if cameras with audio have been fitted. In most
instances there will be just one audio camera fitted and this will be set as Channel 1 as a default. If there are
any questions in regard to audio recording, please consult with your supervisor, manager or the installer.
e) A USB mouse can be used to access the system menu providing the DVR Front Panel is accessible. In normal
operation the mouse should not be required as the system is automatic.
2)
Standard Operation
a) As the DVR has been installed and configured, no special action is required to start the recording from the
cameras apart from turning the vehicle ignition to ON or the Accessory position, depending on the vehicle’s
electrical system and final installation.
Note that recording does not begin immediately with the ignition as the DVR system takes a short time to
completely start after it has shut down. Should recording of all driving be required, please allow a suitable
start-up time before moving off.
b) Recording will continue for a pre-set time after the vehicle ignition is turned off. As a default this will be 300
seconds to record the driver exiting the vehicle. This may be extended or reduced, please consult the installer
or maintenance staff if this needs to be changed.
c) The DVR has a key switch on the front panel but it is not recommended for the key to be left in the switch.
Please remove the key and store this safely, where it can be accessed when required. The key is only used to
shut down the DVR so the hard drive can be removed or if the vehicle is to be left, not working, for a longer
period. The DVR is fitted inside a tamperproof box so the device itself will not be accessible and a second key
will be required to open the box to access the DVR so this key should be stored with the other, DVR, key.
Two sets of keys are provided so that supervisors and maintenance personnel can have a set.
d) If using a model with wireless connectivity, please refer to
Section 5: Wireless Connectivity
for instructions on
the use of this system.
Please check regularly to ensure that cameras are not covered or blocked by objects which impede the view. If
any damage to cameras or visible cables is noted this should be reported to your supervisor and/or
maintenance staff.
e) It is strongly advised to check the storage media (Hard Drive or SD Card) regularly to ensure that video files are
up to date and recording correctly. Depending on the model and age of the system it may use HDD, SSD or SD
storage media and these may all be affected by vibration, heat and general operational wear and tear and
while all efforts are made to provide reliable storage, no absolute guarantees can be made in regard to these
devices. All storage products are covered by the manufacturer’s warranties which vary from device to device.
f) Special configurations for alarms, camera views and other functions may be applied where requested and in
these cases additional instructions and information will be provided in regard to this.
Should changes to the standard operation of this DVR be required after installation, please ensure that these
are fully understood before applying any changes and that this is done by a competent person.
Contact Chipatronic if further information is required in regard to special functionality.
