DVM-500Plus Installation Guide 002-0501-02 REV C
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CAUTIONS & NOTES
Please read and follow the instructions and precautions in this installation guide when installing the DVM-
500PLUS system.
For assistance, a qualified installation technician or mechanic should be consulted.
Do not route wiring and cabling over sharp metal edges where they may become damaged or cut.
To prevent electrical shorts or breakage in the wiring and cabling, do not allow wiring and cabling to
be pinched behind trim pieces, panels, etc.
Do not run wires or cables in areas where they become damaged by heat from the engine or the
exhaust system.
Do not install any in-car video system components or wiring in the deployment path of the air bag(s).
When installing the cables or making wire connections, it is recommended you allow for service loops
and leav
e a little ‘slack’ in the cable connections to allow for service loops and to allow for movement
of the mirror so the connections do not get pulled or accidentally disconnected.
Avoid running cables parallel to other wiring and/or antenna coax of other systems that may be
installed in the vehicle and do not leave excessive cable above the headliner. Doing so may cause
Radio Frequency (RF) interference in the video or audio recordings of the DVM system.
If installing the optional Wireless Transfer Module (WTM), consult the
WTM-555 installation
instructions
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DVM-500PLUS Interface Box Backup Battery
This system is equipped with a Backup Battery that is located in the
Interface Box
(pictured on page 16 of this
manual). In case of vehicle power failure, the Backup Battery will maintain power to your DVM-500Plus
system for 30-90 minutes. If the Backup Battery does not have a high enough charge at the time of
installation, the DVM-500Plus system may not turn on correctly the first time. It may be necessary to charge
the Backup Battery.
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To charge the Backup Battery, install your DVM-500Plus system, but do not turn it on. Start the
vehicle and allow the vehicle to idle for 5-10 minutes.
Before powering on your new DVM-500PLUS
Your DVM-500Plus system comes equipped with a Compact Flash card that the system records all of your
video files to. In order to ensure that you receive the latest features and benefits your system has to offer,
please follow the following steps before turning on your system for the first time:
Logon to
www.digitalallyinc.com/tech-support.php
and register for an account to be an
Authorized User.
By registering, you will be able to download all of the latest software and firmware
updates and you will also be notified of all future updates.
Download the latest firmware, copy the file to your Compact Flash Card that was included with your
system, and follow the Firmware Update instructions in your DVM-500PLUS
User’s Guide.
For further assistance, please contact our Technical Support staff at: Phone: Toll-Free 1-800-440-
4947 or 1-913-814-7774
Email:
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