DVM-500Plus Installation Guide 002-0501-02 REV C
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The interface box is usually mounted under the dash, on the passenger side of the vehicle. It is
recommended that this be mounted in a location where it can be accessed later if necessary. It is
recommended the I/O box is not placed directly on the passenger floorboard in order to avoid the possibility
of moisture from rain, mud, or snow that can be tracked in by a passenger, or in the event of an accidental
liquid spill.
Never mount the interface box in the center console. To minimize the effects of RFI within the
vehicle, mount the interface box away from all other police equipment.
Possible mounting locations for the I/O Box:
Under the dash on the passenger side.
Behind the kick panel on the passenger side (or driver side).
Screwed into the transmission hump below the dash (for Accelerometer Enabled I/O Boxes).
Under the rear seat on some SUV-type vehicles.
Behind a panel on the right hand side of the dash (nearest to the door).
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The interface box includes a battery backup that provides between 30-90 minutes of
operation in the case of unexpected power loss, and is kept charged while the vehicle is
running. If the Backup Battery does not have a high enough charge at the time of
installation, the DVM may not power up correctly the first time. It may be necessary to
charge the backup battery in the IF Box prior to first use. To charge the Backup
Battery, start the vehicle and allow it to run for at least 5 to 10 minutes following
installation.
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The ignition input (Blue wire) MUST be connected to a point where +12V is present only when the
ignition is in the ON position.
Mount the wireless MIC charging cradle in a desirable location, plug the power
cable into the charging cradle, then connect the cigar plug to a constantly
p12V receptacle. Mounting hardware is included, and there are 2
threaded mounting holes in the bottom of the charging cradle allowing you
several mounting options.
A 110 Volt AC Wall charger is also provided for charging outside the vehicle.
YOUR DVM
INSTALLATION IS COMPLETE. TURN ON THE VEHICLE’S IGNITION, INSERT THE CF CARD INTO
THE DVM-500PLUS
, AND PRESS THE “MARK” BUTTON ON THE DVM TO POWER ON THE SYSTEM. IF
INSTALLING THE OPTIONAL WIRELESS TRANSFER MODULE, CONSULT THE
WTM-555 INSTALLATION GUIDE
.
IMPORTANT NOTES WHEN INSTALLING AND USING YOUR DVM-500PLUS
The DVM’s CF memory card comes with 2 default login settings already configured, and they are as
follows:
User1
– Password = 222222
Admin
– Password = 111111
Step 8:
Mount the Interface Box
Step 9:
Wireless Microphone Charging Cradle
