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1 u s e r ` s m a n u a l S olo DVR

2 Summary: Warranty information... page 2 Caution!... page 3 1. Introduction... page Introduction to Solo DVR... page MPEG-2... page MPEG-4... page Features... page Included Items... page 5 2. Installation... page Preparation... page Solo DVR Configuration... page PC Configuration for Playback... page Installation Guide... page Before Installation... page Installation... page Startup... page Safety and Warning... page Video and Audio Interface... page Ejecting the CF Card... page 7 3. Operation of the Solo DVR... page Quick-Start... page Push Button... page RECORD... page STOP... page Infra-red Remote Control... page LANC Remote Control (Optional)... page Power On/Off the LCD monitor... page Video Quality... page Video File Name... page Standard Filename... page Extended Filename... page 9 4. Solo DVR Status... page Status of Solo DVR... page Preview System Information via Shortcut Key... page Video Playback... page Software... page Card Reader... page Install Bullet DVR Software... page Bullet DVR Desktop Installation... page Solo DVR Configuration... page Launching the Application... page Startup Software via CF card Connection... page Changing the boot sequence... page Startup Software via Network Connection... page Using the Bullet DVR Configuration Utility... page Explaining the Title Bar... page Sync Files... page Configuration Settings... page Record Settings... page Picture Adjustment... page On-Screen Display... page 19 Product appearance and specifications are subject to change without notice 1

3 Summary: 13. Lap Timer Settings... page Channel Settings... page 20 Warranty information page GPS Settings... page 21 Checking the supplied items page Checking Mpeg-2 the File minimum Conversion PC requirements page page 5 21 Understanding the buttons and functions page Quick-Start Advanced Guide. Configuration page page Using About the Information A/V cables page page 6 22 Bullet DVR Operation page Safety Saving and Profiles Warning page page 6 22 Serial number identification page Configure Solo DVR via LCD Menu... page 23 Ejecting 20.1 the Solo CF memory DVR Configuration card page page 7 23 Compatible CF memory Enter/Quit cards. LCD..... Configuration Menu page page 7 23 Status Light Configure Solo..... DVR page page Configure Solo DVR using switch/button... page 23 Battery care & maintenance Configure Solo DVR..... using IR.. remote control page page 7 23 Playback of videos LCD Configuration Menu Details page page 8 24 Software installation Menu page page Video Menu... page 24 Using the Anti-Vibration camera mount page Audio menu... page 25 Installing the Quick-Release Record Bracket. menu page page 8 27 Configuration utility OSD..... Menu page page 9 30 Synchronizing files System Menu page 10 page Card menu... page 34 Configure settings Beacon Menu page 10 page 36 Recording modes page Lap Menus Timer Structure Chart page 12 page 39 File conversion utility page Optional Items... page 40 Advanced configuration page About Firmware information. Upgrade page 14 page 42 Using the control panel page 14 LCD configuration menu page 15 Firmware upgrade page 16 Optional items page 16 operating manual LIMITED WARRANTY The Bullet DVR system, including parts and accessories, is warranted against defects in material or workmanship as follows: 1. LABOR: For a period of 90 days from the date of purchase, if this product is determined to be defective, We will repair or replace the Product, at its option, at no charge. After the warranty period, you must pay for all labor charges.. PARTS: In addition, We will supply, at no charge, new or rebuilt replacements in exchange for defective parts for a period of one (1) year. After 90 days from the date of purchase, labor for removal and installation is available at your expense. To obtain warranty service, you must contact your Bullet DVR authorized dealer where the unit was purchased. Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that the unit is within the Warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service. This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to acts of God, accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, commercial use, or modification of, or to any part of the Product, including the cabling. This warranty does not cover damage due to improper operation or maintenance, connection to improper voltage supply, or attempted repair by anyone other than a facility authorized by Bullet DVR to service the Product.This warranty is invalid if the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from the Product. REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. BULLET DVR SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY. 2 user`s operating manual manual Product appearance and and specifications are are subject subject to change to change without notice notice

4 CAUTION!!! Read this User s Manual carefully. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Removing the end plate screws will void your warranty. If your unit requires servicing, please contact your authorized dealer. Do not use the 1 Channel Bullet DVR Solo to power other devices other than a single camera!! This document is a work in progress and reflects only the Solo version of the Bullet DVR recorders. Product appearance and specifications are subject to change without notice 3

5 1.1 Introduction to Solo DVR 1. Introduction The Solo DVR is a dedicated battery powered Digital Video Recorder designed for portable, mobile Video and Audio Recording applications. The Solo DVR hardware system uses ARM9 processor and advanced hardware MPEG- 4/2 video encoder, CF slot, charging circuit, video capture, Multi-Connect camera/microphone interface and MCU designed on board. The MCU is used to process remote control, push buttons, power management and LANC. The Compact Flash slot can support CF cards with FAT32 files system. Recorded video on CF card can be played back on a PC instantly. The OS of the Solo DVR is Linux. It handles multiple tasks in real time, for example; driver, recording, AV synchronization, file management and external events etc. The common Compact Flash card is used as a storage medium. The CF card is a solid storage media with the best anti-shock capability available today. It is also low powered and provides fast speed with multiple diversity options. It is a very good choice for mobile DVR applications. The Solo DVR offers two encoding formats, MPEG-2 for DVD and MPEG4 for PC and streaming video. 1.2 MPEG-2 MPEG-2 is a standard for generic coding of video and audio. It is widely used in consumer electronics, such as DVD video disc, DVD player, DVB television broadcasting etc. The Solo DVR can record in MPEG-2 format which can be edited by any video editing software or played back by a home DVD player. 1.3 MPEG-4 MPEG-4 is the awesome new generation video standard with better video quality and higher compression rate. For exceptional disc space saving, MPEG-4 is capable of creating highly compressed video archives on a regular CD-ROM with almost the same quality of DVD. One popular MPEG-4 format is DivX. It is the only technology that enables streaming of video on the internet possible. Now, many DVD players can play DivX files directly. 1.4 Features º Battery powered for portable, mobile DVR applications º Intelligent and uninterrupted battery and AC power swap in real time º Capture Video & Audio live from any composite video source º Support MPEG-4/2 video format for longest record time º Video Bit Rate : 1M~10Mbps º Frame Rate : PAL(25fps), NTSC(30fps) º Support PAL/NTSC/SECAM standard º Resolution : Full-D1, CIF/SIF (1M Bitrates) º Supports Single File & Full Disk Cycle Record Mode º Supports ADPCM Audio Format º Supports Volume Gain adjustment of Microphone º Audio Sampling : 8/16/32/48KHz º On-board IR remote controller º LANC remote controller support º AC adapter or Internal Rechargeable Li-Ion Polymer Battery º On-board battery charging circuit º Offers power for camera & MIC º Changeable CF Flash Card to save video º Multi-Color LED for status º Audio Beep status warning 4 Product appearance and specifications are subject to change without notice

6 º Motion Detection support º OSD and RTC º Optional Lap Timer º Optional GPS & G-Force º Palm sized º Weighs only 220g with battery and CF card º Video/Audio input º Linux OS and upgradeable firmware º Supports Windows 98/ME/NT/2000/XP/Vista for Playback 1.5 Included Items Solo DVR Core Unit AC Power Adapter Recharge Li-ion Polymer Battery (Internal) Network Sync Cable A/V In Cable External Beacon Receiver (Only for Lap Timer version) Infra-Red Receiver (Only for Lap Timer version) 1pcs 1pcs 1pcs 1pcs 1pcs 1pcs 1pcs Note: A complete package is also available, which includes a Bullet Cam, Mount, Memory Card and Quick-Connect video cable * Power adapter and battery are for the Solo DVR only. Do not use any other power adapter and battery or damage may happen. * When you connect AC power adapter to charge internal Li-Ion battery but don t record, please enable Power-Off option to decrease heat of the Solo DVR. Product appearance and specifications are subject to change without notice 5

7 2.1 Preparation 2. Installation Please read the user s manual carefully before installation. Check the minimum requirements of the system and recommended configuration Solo DVR Configuration º Compact Flash Memory Card, 512Mb minimum PC Configuration for Playback º CPU: Pentium III 1G and above º RAM: 512Mb and above º OS: Windows 2000 (SP4), Windows XP (SP2), Vista º HDD: 7200RPM, 10Gb free space º Display: 1024x768 and above, 24/32 bit color depth º Graphic Adapter: Support for DirectX 9.0c º Card Reader: High speed USB 2.0/IEEE 1394 CF card reader 2.2 Installation Guide Before Installation Check all accessories and CF card Format CF card with FAT32 file system if it is new Check power adapter and battery Check whether PC and peripherals match the recommended configuration Installation Make sure power switch is in off position Insert CF card into CF slot of Solo DVR Connect camera properly Startup Connect AC power adapter Solo DVR will start self-diagnostic The status LED is red during self-diagnostic and will turn yellow on start-up. The LED turns to green once start-up successful. It takes about 12 seconds to startup. The LCD displays Init during startup, after startup successful, the LCD will display Bullet DVR. You will hear an audio beep once Solo DVR starts-up. he battery will be charged automatically when powered on and LED turns red. The battery should be fully charged before first use. The charging LED goes out once charging is finished. Please charge the internal Li-Ion Polymer battery overnight and until the charging LED goes out. 6 Product appearance and specifications are subject to change without notice

8 2.2.4 Safety and Warning * Never connect Multi-Connect Cable Power output to any power adapter. It may damage the interface and board. * There are no user serviceable parts inside, please do not open the unit. Doing so can damage the unit and will void your warranty. * Restrict input voltage to range from 9V to 15DC, 12V DC is recommended. Never apply DC voltage beyond this range or AC voltage to the Solo DVR. * Only use the AC power adapter supplied with the unit. Do not use third party AC power adapter, it may cause unexpected problems or damage. * Restrict powering devices drawing more than 200mA current for Solo DVR. Never insert and remove CF card while power is on. 2.3 Video and Audio Interface On the Standard A/V cable, the colors correspond to: Yellow RCA Plug - Video Camera Input Black 3.5mm Jack - Stereo Microphone In Black 2.1mm Plug - Power Output for Camera The LCD screen is for live monitoring of the video source only, playback is not supported. You may use it for adjusting the camera angle/position on the field. 2.4 Ejecting the CF Card Wait until the LED turns green Disconnect power adapter & Switch off power from the internal battery Eject CF card Product appearance and specifications are subject to change without notice 7

9 3. Operation of the Solo DVR 3.1 Quick-Start No configuration is required to start recording with the Solo DVR. There are two push buttons, REC button and 3-Position switch. An LED is used to indicate the status of operation. 3.2 Push Button RECORD Press the (REC) button on top of the DVR for at least one second to start recording. The LED will flash red and you will hear three beeps. The flash frequency is about 3 times per second. A slower flash frequency means no video signal is detected. Start recording Stop recording Press & Hold to put the DVR in Standby/Wakeup mode STOP Press the (STOP) 3-Position Switch for at least three seconds to stop recording. The LED turns to green and you will hear 2 audio beeps. It will take a short time to save the buffered data after recording is stopped. The power cannot be turned off until the LED changes to green. Early ejecting the CF card will damage the integrity of the video file. Disconnect AC power adapter and switch off battery before ejecting the CF card. 3.3 Infra-red Remote Control The Infra-red remote control is optional for the Solo DVR unit. Three buttons are currently defined: 3.4 LANC Remote Control (Optional) The Solo DVR supports LANC remote controllers. Always power off the DVR and unplug the AC Power adapter, before connecting/disconnecting the remote. Power on the Solo DVR. After booting is finished, you can control the start/stop recording using the LANC remote control. You can also power On/Off the DVR via the remote. 8 Product appearance and specifications are subject to change without notice

10 3.5 Power On/Off the LCD monitor To preserve battery life, you can set the monitor to turn off automatically depending on the timer that you set. The default status of LCD OFF is disabled. You can enable LCD OFF function and set timer using the configuration menu. When you enable LCD OFF function and set timer, the monitor will turn off automatically after the specified time. To power on the monitor again, hold the switch for 2 seconds. If the DVR is under recording status, hold the button for 2 seconds to power on the monitor again. 3.6 Video Quality º LQ: Record video using 1 Mb/s bitrate based on CIF/SIF resolution. º EP: Record video using 2 Mb/s bitrate based on D1 resolution. º LP: Record video using 4 Mb/s bitrate based on D1 resolution. º SP: Record video using 6 Mb/s bitrate based on D1 resolution. º HQ: Record video using 8 Mb/s bitrate based on D1 resolution. º UQ: Record video using 10 Mb/s bitrate based on D1 resolution. The recorded file size is dependent on the complexity of moving objects. The following is the estimated recording time: LQ : 100 min /Gb EP : 60 min /Gb LP : 40 min /Gb SP : 20 min /Gb HQ : 15 min /Gb UQ : 12 min /Gb Note: The UQ setting doesn t allow audio recording, only video. 3.7 Video File Name The recorded video file name starts with DVR_ by default. The Solo DVR can support two filename formats Standard Filename The file name will be DVR_xxx.avi. XXX is incremental from 000 to 999. The prefix DVR_ can be modified via the Bullet DVR configuration software Extended Filename Under extended filename, you can name the recorded video using the total time that you recorded, and the frame rate of the video, as follows: DVR_20_34_12_25.mpg DVR = unique ID set by system.ini 20 = hours (24 hour clock) 34 = minutes 12 = seconds 25 = frame rate To change the filename of the video to extended format, you can set it via the LCD menu, under RECORD item, then select FILENAME sub-item, then change filename from Standard to Extended format. For more details on changing filename, please refer Chapter 12 : Configure Solo DVR using LCD Menu. Product appearance and specifications are subject to change without notice 9

11 4.1 Status of Solo DVR 4. Solo DVR Status º Power up: LED is yellow for less than 1 second. º Self diagnostic: LED is red for about 10 seconds. º Normal: LED is green. Means it is ready to record. º Recording: red LED will flash about 6 times/second. º CF full: yellow LED will flash. º Battery Low: Recording is stopped automatically. LED flashes 4 times and enters sleep mode º Standby: LED is yellow. Only the POWER button or LANC can wake it up. º No Video: LED will slowly flash red while recording. 4.2 Preview System Information via Shortcut Key When the Solo DVR starts successfully, you can turn the item and available storage space left on CF card. 3-Position switch UP once to preview current profile Turning the 3-Position switch DOWN once will display current date & time, output power voltage for external camera, current boot loader & firmware information of your Solo DVR unit. 5. Video Playback 5.1 Software It is easy to playback video recorded on the CF card. Windows Media Player can play the video files directly within Windows. The DivX Codec or player has to be installed if no related components are installed on your PC. You can obtain it for free on the internet. We recommend the use of VLC media player which can be found on the included software CD. 5.2 Card Reader High speed card readers are recommended for reading and playback of recorded videos. If the card reader is fast, your PC can playback video instantly from the CF card without copying the video file to your PC s hard disk first. 10 Product appearance and specifications are subject to change without notice

12 6. Install Bullet DVR Software 6.1 Bullet DVR Desktop Installation Install the Bullet DVR Desktop software before you use the Solo DVR for the first time. Insert the supplied CD software in your PC, and click on the Configuration Software tab. The installation screen will appear: Click the Next> button to continue installation setup. During the installation process, you can select the target folder or use the default folder when the software prompts you. You can also choose if you want others to use this program or just you. After you make your selections, Click Next> button to confirm it. Click NEXT again on the following screen to start the installation. Product appearance and specifications are subject to change without notice 11

13 A status bar will be displayed during the installation process. Once finished, Click the Close> button to terminate the process. After you install the Micro Pocket DVR Desktop, the software shortcut Bullet DVR will be generated on your desktop and a Bullet DVR program folder will be created. DirectX 9.0c is required to install and run the Bullet DVR configuration software. 12 Product appearance and specifications are subject to change without notice

14 7. Solo DVR Configuration The Solo DVR is initialized as DEVICE.INI under the root directory of the CF card. If DEVICE.INI is not found, the DVR will load up the last known configuration. The supplied PC software can configure the video format, average bit rate, TV system, time stamp, Lap Timer, On-Screen Display, etc. 7.1 Launching the Application The Bullet DVR software will first try to locate a suitable memory card on which the configuration file can be stored. If no card is present, it will prompt you to select a location for the memory card. It is also possible to change the boot sequence, so that the application first tries to detect a network connection between the DVR and your PC, using the supplied network cable Startup Software via CF card Connection If the CF memory card already contains the DEVICE.INI file, the software will be launched automatically. If not, the system will prompt you to select a location. Use the pull-down menu to select the location of the memory card to be used. After selecting it, the software application will be launched Changing the boot sequence You can change the default boot sequence, so that the DVR will first try to detect a network connection before connecting via the CF card directly. To do so, launch the software normally then click on the Advanced tab and select First Network, Second CF Card from the pull-down menu option named Startup search Startup Software via Network Connection Connect the Network Sync cable included with your Solo DVR. Plug one end into the Ethernet jack on the DVR, and the other end in your PC or Router s ethernet port. Once connected, Power on the DVR and start the Configuration Software. The Configuration Software will search for a valid network connection. Product appearance and specifications are subject to change without notice 13

15 Once a valid network connection is found, the software will launch automatically. The default IP address of the DVR is , please ensure your PC is on the same IP segment for the first connection. If your PC and DVR have different IP segments, the software will prompt you to change it. You can change the IP address of your PC within the same IP segment of the Solo DVR, such as , and then restart the software again. When you connect the DVR to your PC for the first time, please use the following configuration: Change your computer s IP address to Connect DVR to PC via network connection cable Power on the DVR Enter Solo DVR LCD Menu and select the SYSTEM sub-menu 5. Enter SYSTEM sub-menu, then select NETWORK item, and choose DIRECT connection 6. Save configuration 7. Start Bullet DVR configuration software After you startup the software successfully, you can change the IP address of the DVR to the same IP segment of your local LAN. If you re unsure, leave the settings as is. Click the Advanced Configuration button DVR connection. to configure the network environment of the You can change the IP address of the Solo DVR manually. This box will only appear if a network connection is successfully established. 14 Product appearance and specifications are subject to change without notice

16 Or you can let the DVR obtain an IP address automatically from the DHCP server of your local LAN, if you connect the DVR to a router or switch. But please note, the router or switch must support MDI/MDI-X connection. To let the DVR obtain an IP address from the DHCP server of your local LAN, please set the Solo DVR connection method to LAN. Once the Configuration software completes the initialization process, it will start-up automatically, opening with the main screen window as shown below. 7.2 Using the Bullet DVR Configuration Utility Explaining the Title Bar The Bullet DVR software includes 6 sub-categories, each represented by a graphical tab. Clicking any of these tabs will allow you to perform more tasks. Product appearance and specifications are subject to change without notice 15

17 Before you start the program, make sure the Compact Flash memory card is already inserted into the computer or card reader. Your computer will prompt you to select the drive where the CF card is located. Once the card is detected, the utility will launch. You will see a number of icons at the top of the screen. Each of these icons correspond to a different section of the software. CF Card Location: Displays the source path and all the video files contained on the current CF memory card. In this example, the source files are located on the E: drive of the computer. 8.Sync Files Sync: Click on this tab to synchronize the contents of your CF card with the contents of your PC s hard drive. This is useful when you have many files recorded on the same memory card, as it will only transfer the ones which aren t already stored on your computer. To synchronize the files, check the box next to each file you wish to upload, then click on the synchronize button to start the process. Any selected file which is not already present in your work directory, will be copied to this location. 9.Configuration Settings Configure: This tab will take you to the various configuration settings available and allow you to change the many parameters of the DVR. When you open the configure section, you will be presented with 7 more sub-categories, all of which let you further define the settings. Make sure to click on the checkbox after you are done making changes, to register your new settings and close the opened window. Click on the Cancel box to close without saving. Video Standard: Change the video standard for different countries. NTSC is used primarily in the USA and Canada, while PAL is used mostly in Europe. There are other standards available, which you can select by using the pull-down menu on the right side. Recording Setting: There are 3 modes available, used for different purposes. Normal mode is selected by default, and intended for most users. The other two cycle modes are generally used for other applications, such as surveillance video. Normal mode records continuously, but the file size limit is 2Gb. When this limit is reached, a new file will be created on the CF memory card, starting from where the previous file ended. You can store as many files as the capacity of the CF card is able to hold. During post-production, you can simply place each file one after the other to create one large continuous video. 16 Product appearance and specifications are subject to change without notice

18 Cycle (Single File) records continuously, but when the 2Gb limit is reached, it will overwrite the current file, starting from the beginning. You cannot store more than one file with this setting, so if the CF memory card is bigger than 2Gb, you will not be able to use it completely. Cycle (Disk) is similar to Normal mode, and will record many files of 2Gb maximum each, one after the other. Except once the total capacity of the card is reached, it will overwrite the previous files, starting with the oldest recording on the card. Warning: When the Bullet DVR is set to Cycle recording mode, any video file already present on the CF memory card will be deleted at startup. Record without Audio: Check this box if you only want to record video, without any audio. Record Key Frame Only is for video surveillance applications, where a very long recording time is required. When selected, the Bullet DVR will record only 2 frames for every second of video (NTSC). When PAL standard is selected, it will record 3 frames for every 2 seconds of video. This option will not record any audio, and can only record in mpeg-4 mode. Audio Source: Allows you to change how the sound will be recorded. Line-In is not currently supported. External Mic is for using an optional Stereo microphone, connected to the MIC jack. Internal Mic will record from the internal microphone inside the Bullet DVR unit (Mono recording). The Low and High slider bar is for adjusting the sensitivity of the microphone. LCD Display are the 2 lines of text that will appear on your TV or monitor, when the DVR is connected via the A/V cable Enable Beep/Vibration: When selected, the unit will emit an audio alert whenever the status of the DVR changes, such as record, stop, etc. The vibration feature is not currently supported. Startup Record: Allows the unit to automatically start recording, whenever power is applied, without having to press any buttons. You only need to press the Stop key when finished. File prefix: Defines the name of the recorded file on the CF memory card. The default name is DVR_ xxx.avi and is incremental from 000 to 999, for a total of 1000 files maximum on the same CF card. You may change the default name at any time. CAM Voltage: Allows you to determine the voltage sent to the external Bullet Camera. It is recommended to leave it on 10V so that the cameras will run cooler. Motion Detect is not currently supported. Product appearance and specifications are subject to change without notice 17

19 10. Record Settings Format: Select the MPEG-4 format for videos intended for use on the internet, website, streaming server, etc. This format is widely popular and supported by many media players. Select MPEG-2 to record in a format better suited for making movies in high resolution, when the final contents is to be distributed on DVD discs. MPEG-2 is an industry leading format which provides a very high level of details and accuracy. Quality: The recorded file size depends on the complexity of the moving objects and background. Slow moving objects or still backgrounds will usually generate a smaller file size, while fast moving objects require more memory storage. The following recording times are an estimation based on this explanation: MODE SPEED DURATION ( For 1Gb) LQ 1 Mb/s 80 minutes EP 2 Mb/s 60 minutes LP 4 Mb/s 40 minutes SP 6 Mb/s 20 minutes HQ 8 Mb/s 15 minutes UQ 10 Mb/s 12 minutes Note that the UQ mode only records video, no audio. 11. Picture Adjustment Picture Adjustment: You can adjust the brightness, contrast and saturation of the picture to get the best quality for any given environment. The default value is 50%. 18 Product appearance and specifications are subject to change without notice

20 12. On-Screen Display OSD: Click this tab to configure the On-Screen Display (OSD) which is the information to display on the screen, over the recorded video. When this option is disabled there will be no information printed over the recorded video. This is referred to as timestamp, and is used for video surveillance applications. There is another configurable OSD screen, which you can find in the Laptimer section. 13. Lap Timer Settings Lap Timer: Click this tab to configure the lap timer options. Enable Lap Timer: When you check this box, the lap timer feature will become active and you will be able to record the lap times along with your videos. The IR receiver needs to be connected to the Bullet DVR unit, and a compatible beacon (not included) must be positioned properly on the side of the racetrack which faces the receiver. On Screen Display: When enabled, the lap timer information will appear on screen, over the recorded video. You can change the location where the information will be displayed, using the Display Position window below. Product appearance and specifications are subject to change without notice 19

21 Split Signal Same as Beacon: Select this option when you need to setup split timing, when you only have main beacons available. This will let you use the same IR frequency for both main and split beacons, the only difference being that the first beacon will be automatically recognized as the main unit, and all others will be set as split. If you want the Bullet DVR to differentiate between the main beacon and other split beacons, you will need to purchase true split beacons, and disable this option. Display Summary after Stop: When enabled, the OSD information will be displayed briefly at the end of your recorded video. Split Count: Allows you to select the number of split beacons which are positioned on the racetrack. The maximum allowed is one main beacon and up to 4 split beacons. Mask Time: Set the amount of time where the lap timer will be inactive, so that the IR receiver does not pick-up the signal of another beacon positioned nearby. Display Position: Allows you to manually set where the Lap Timer data will be displayed on your TV screen. The coordinates are defined horizontally by the X value and vertically by the Y value. The numbers correspond to the number of pixels which are visible on the screen: NTSC = 720x480 pixels (X value can be set from 0 to 720, Y value 0 to 480) PAL = 720x576 pixels (X value can be set from 0 to 720, Y value 0 to 576) Driver Information: Configure the 4 fields to change the names and information related to the recorded event, for later reference. About the Lap Timer feature: º The Driver Information fields and Lap times will be saved to the CF memory card, in the file named DVR_xxx.txt The file name may differ, if the user changed the default file name in the program. º When the Lap Timer option is enabled, the Time Stamp option will be automatically turned off. They cannot work both at the same time. º The Lap Timer feature (when set to enabled) will start to work whenever the IR receiver crosses the path of a compatible beacon. º The Bullet DVR can record a maximum of 129 Lap Times for any given recording session. º The Bullet DVR unit is compatible with the main signal beacons from AIM, Alfano, XT Racing and many more who use the same IR signal. For split times support, you can use the XT Racing split time beacon (up to 4 split beacons added) Channel Settings For the Solo DVR, the Layout parameter should always be set to CH_1 20 Product appearance and specifications are subject to change without notice

22 GPS: Currently not used 15. GPS Settings The GPS functions is an upcoming feature, it is not yet available. 16. Mpeg-2 File Conversion Convert: Click this tab to use the file conversion utility, when you need to convert raw mpeg- 2 files into a suitable file format for PC. You do not need to convert files recorded with the mpeg-4 format. Click the icon to browse and select the mpeg-2 file you wish to convert. Any file recorded using the mpeg-2 format will be saved on the memory card, with a.csf extension. After you select the source file to convert from the CF memory card, detailed information about the mpeg-2 recording will be displayed. Below is an example of how it will look: Click the icon to convert the file you just selected. The new converted file will be saved in your work folder, under the same name but with a new.mpg file extension. If you check the Auto Convert option the conversion process will begin automatically, after you select the source file. If the Auto Quit option is enabled the Bullet DVR application will be terminated, after the conversion process is completed. For better performance, it is recommended that the source file remains on the CF memory card, and the target file of your work folder is located on the local hard drive of your computer. Product appearance and specifications are subject to change without notice 21

23 17. Advanced Configuration Advanced Configuration: Allows you to change the path of the work folder. This folder contains all your converted mpeg-2 files, as well as any mpeg-4 files you might have copied using the synchronize feature of the program. In the example below, the current location of the work folder is H:\Bullet DVR\ To change the destination path, click on the button and select the new work folder from your computer s hard drive. The Startup Search button should be set to CF Card Only. Maximal channel count: This option should be set to 3 channels. 18. About Information About: Displays information about the current software and firmware versions. This is useful when you need technical assistance, so you can relay the exact product version you are using. The information appears as in the example below: 19. Saving profiles After you make any changes to the configuration file, you must save the new parameters in order to make them effective. Click on the Save All Profile icon to do so. By default, the first profile name is Profile0 and you can change its name by clicking on the Rename Current Profile icon. You may add a new profile by clicking on the Add New Profile Item icon.this is useful if you want to keep more than one set of pre-configured profiles to use for different applications, without having to reconfigure the unit every time. You can quickly change from one profile to another, by selecting it from the pull-down menu on the right. If you want to reset a profile back to its default settings, load up the profile and click on the Reset icon. If you need to delete a profile from this list, click on the Delete Current Profile icon. If you click on the Reload Last Saved Configuration icon, the program will load up the latest saved configuration file device.ini. If you click the Backup and Restore icon, you can import or export a configuration file. 22 Product appearance and specifications are subject to change without notice

24 20. Configure Solo DVR via LCD Menu Solo DVR Configuration Enter/Quit LCD Configuration Menu Push & hold the 3-Position button at least 3 seconds to enter the LCD configuration menu. Once you enter the menu successfully, the LCD will display valid items and parameters. After you complete configuration, press the button or Key on IR remote control to go back to the previous menu. You may need to press the button or Key on IR remote control one or two times, depending on your position in the menu. Once you enter the LCD configuration menu, the system will wait for you to select & configure. If you don t press any buttons within 10 seconds, the system will quit the LCD configuration menu automatically Configure Solo DVR You can configure the Solo DVR in LCD menu via push switch/button or IR remote control Configure Solo DVR using switch/button Once you enter the LCD configuration menu, you can switch menus using the DOWN & UP position of 3-Position switch, then press again to select the menu item which you want to configure, using DOWN & UP position of 3-Position switch to select the parameter value & parameter area that you want to configure, and then press button to save the configuration. When you complete the configuration, press the to quit the LCD configuration menu. button one or two times once Configure Solo DVR using IR remote control Once you enter the LCD configuration menu, you can switch menus using & Keys on the IR remote control, then press Key to select the menu item which you want to configure, using Keys to select the parameter value & parameter area that you want to configure, and then press Key to save the configuration. When you complete configuration, press the LCD configuration menu. Key one or two times to quit the Product appearance and specifications are subject to change without notice 23

25 LCD Configuration Menu Details Menu The 7 menus of Solo DVR are: º VIDEO º AUDIO º RECORD º OSD º SYSTEM º CF CARD º BEACON You can switch DOWN & UP position of 3-Position switch or using Key on IR remote control to navigate these menus. Press the button or Key to quit the configuration menu and return to standby status VIDEO Menu Menu Item VIDEO / Standard The Default parameter is PAL, please select the correct video standard depending on your video source. Switch DOWN & UP position of 3-Position switch or press the Keys to switch the video standard parameter, then press button or Key to save the current configuration, and press the button or Key to quit the VIDEO / STANDARD menu. After you complete the video configuration, press the button or Key to quit the VIDEO menu. 24 Product appearance and specifications are subject to change without notice

26 Menu Item VIDEO / Mode Default parameter is NORMAL, please select correct video recording mode for your application. Switch LEFT & RIGHT position of 3-Position switch or press the Keys to switch the video standard parameter, then press button or Key to save the current configuration, and the button or Key to quit the VIDEO / MODE menu. SPORTS MODE is optimized for the recording of quick moving objects, such as racing & extreme sports. NORMAL MODE is better for slow or standing still recordings. After you complete the video configuration, press the button or Key to quit the VIDEO menu AUDIO Menu Menu Item AUDIO / Source Default parameter is Line In, please select Ext MIC if you use an external microphone input, or select Int MIC if you use the internal microphone built-in the Solo DVR unit. Product appearance and specifications are subject to change without notice 25

27 Switch DOWN & UP position of 3-Position switch or press the Keys to switch Line In, Ext MIC & Int MIC input, then press button or Key to save the current configuration, and press the button or Key to quit the AUDIO / Source menu. Menu Item AUDIO / Gain If you record audio from internal or external microphone, you can set a different volume gain depending on the sensitivity of the microphone, to get the best audio quality. If you record audio from line in signal, the volume gain is invalid. You can set it from the configuration software too. Switch DOWN & UP position of 3-Position switch or press the Keys to switch Low, Medium & High volume gain when using the internal or external microphone, then press button or Key to save the current configuration, and press the button or Key to quit the AUDIO / Gain menu. After you complete audio configuration, press the button or Key to quit the AUDIO menu. 26 Product appearance and specifications are subject to change without notice

28 RECORD Menu Menu Item RECORD / Format Default parameter is MPEG-4, please select the video format that you need. Switch DOWN & UP position of 3-Position switch or press the Keys to switch MPEG-2 & MPEG-4 parameter, then press button or Key to save the current configuration, and press the button or Key to quit the RECORD / FORMAT menu. Menu Item RECORD / Quality Default parameter is SP, please select your desired video quality. Switch DOWN & UP position of 3-Position switch or press the Keys to switch LQ, EP, LP, SP, HQ and UQ quality, then press button or Key to save the current configuration, and press the button or Key to quit the RECORD / QUALITY menu. Product appearance and specifications are subject to change without notice 27

29 Menu Item RECORD / Auto REC Default value of Auto REC is Disable, if you want to enable the Solo DVR to record automatically when it powers on, please switch setting to Enable. Switch DOWN & UP position of 3-Position switch or press the Keys to switch Disable & Enable option, then press button or Key to save the current configuration, and press the button or Key to quit the RECORD / AUTO REC menu. Menu Item RECORD / Power REC POWERREC is designed for use when powered directly by a car battery. If you enable POWERREC, when you start up the car, the DVR will begin to record automatically, and it will stop recording when the DVR detects that the car is turned off. Once the DVR detects that the car starts up again, it will start recording again. Default value of POWERREC is Disable, so if you want to enable the DVR to record automatically when it detects the car starts up, please switch setting to Enable Power REC. Switch LEFT & RIGHT position of 3-Position switch or press the Keys to switch Disable & Enable option, then press button or Key to save the current configuration, and press the button or Key to quit the RECORD / POWERREC menu. Menu Item RECORD / Audio When you go into this menu, you can choose to record your video with or without audio at the same time. When you set RECORD / Audio option to No, you will only capture video and no audio. Switch LEFT & RIGHT position of 3-Position switch or press the Keys to allow/remove audio recording. 28 Product appearance and specifications are subject to change without notice

30 Switch DOWN & UP position of 3-Position switch or press the Keys to switch Yes & No option, then press button or Key to save the current configuration, and press the button or Key to quit the RECORD / AUDIO menu. Menu Item RECORD / Profile When you go into this menu, you can change the current profile item between all profile items that you have configured. Switch DOWN & UP position of 3-Position switch or press the Keys to switch current profile item. The special Custom profile can t be edited in the configuration software, it is only valid via the LCD menu. Make your selection, then press button or Key to save the current configuration. The Solo DVR will reboot automatically to enable the current profile item. After you complete the record configuration, press the button or Key to quit the RECORD menu if you don t change current profile item. Product appearance and specifications are subject to change without notice 29

31 Menu Item RECORD / Filename The Solo DVR supports two different filename formats: Standard & Extended. The default is standard filename, you can select standard or extended filename in RECORD / Filename item. Switch LEFT & RIGHT position of 3-Position switch or press the Keys to select standard or extended filename OSD Menu Menu Item OSD / Stamp Default parameter is Disable, please select Enable if you want to display the date & time stamp on screen, over the recorded video. If you set stamp option to Disable, the date & time stamp will not appear on screen. Switch DOWN & UP position of 3-Position switch or press the Keys to switch Disable & Enable option, then press button or Key to save the current configuration, and press the button or Key to quit the OSD / STAMP menu. After you complete audio configuration, press the button or Key to quit the OSD menu. 30 Product appearance and specifications are subject to change without notice

32 SYSTEM Menu Menu Item SYSTEM / Date The parameter format is yy-mm-dd, please set correct date. Switch UP position of 3-Position switch or use Key to select correct year; then switch DOWN position of 3-Position switch or press Key switch to month area, switch UP position of 3-Position switch or press Key select correct month; then switch DOWN position of 3-Position switch or press Key switch to day area, switch UP position of 3-Position switch or press Key select correct day, switch DOWN position of 3-Position switch or press Key will switch to year again, finish setting the correct date, press button or Key to save the current configuration, press the button or Key to quit SYSTEM / DATE menu. Menu Item SYSTEM / Time The parameter format is hour-minute-second, please set the correct time. Switch UP position of 3-Position switch or use Key to select correct hour; then switch DOWN position of 3-Position switch or press Key switch to minute area, switch UP position of 3-Position switch or press Key select correct minute; hen switch DOWN position of 3-Position switch or press Key switch to second area, switch UP position of 3-Position switch or press Key select correct second; switch DOWN position of 3-Position switch or press Key switch to hour again, finish setting the correct time, press button or Key to save the current configuration, press button or Key to quit SYSTEM / TIME menu. Product appearance and specifications are subject to change without notice 31

33 Menu Item SYSTEM / Beep The Solo DVR will emit an audio signal to warn you when it starts or stops recording. In some applications, you may want to turn this function off. The default configuration is Enable Beep; you can disable it by changing setting to Disable to operate the Solo DVR in silent mode. Switch DOWN & UP position of 3-Position switch or press the Keys to switch Disable & Enable option, then press button or Key to save the current configuration, and press the button or Key to quit the SYSTEM / Beep menu. Menu Item SYSTEM / CAM Volt The Solo DVR can power an external device via the attached video cable. You can power an external bullet camera from 5V to 12V. If you want to power more than one camera (using the DCS-01 or HBS-01 switch), make sure the output voltage is lower than 11V, we recommend leaving it on 10V power. Switch DOWN & UP position of 3-Position switch or press the Keys to select the desired output voltage for your external camera, then press button or Key to save the current configuration, and press the button or Key to quit the SYSTEM / CAM VOLT menu. Menu Item SYSTEM / PowerOff To preserve battery power, you can enable the POWEROFF automatic feature, depending on the timer that you set. The default status of POWEROFF Timer is Disable. 32 Product appearance and specifications are subject to change without notice

34 Switch DOWN & UP position of 3-Position switch or press the Keys to Disable POWEROFF or select desired timer (5/10/15 Minutes) depending on your actual requirements, then press button or Key to save the current configuration, and press the button or Key to quit the SYSTEM / POWEROFF menu. Menu Item SYSTEM / LCD Off To preserve battery power, you can enable the LCD OFF automatic feature, depending on the timer that you set. The default status of LCD OFF is disable. Switch DOWN & UP position of 3-Position switch or press the Keys to Disable LCD OFF or select desired timer (15/30 Seconds or 1 Minute) depending on your actual requirements, then press button or Key to save the current configuration, and press the button or Key to quit the SYSTEM / LCD OFF menu. When you enable LCD OFF function & set timer, the TFT LCD on the Solo DVR will power off automatically after the time you specified. To power on TFT LCD again, please hold button 2 seconds to power on TFT LCD under normal status; if the Solo DVR is under recording status, please hold the button 2 seconds to power on TFT LCD again. After you complete system configuration, press the button or Key to quit the SYSTEM menu. Menu Item SYSTEM / LCD Flip You can reverse the image display on the LCD screen, for special applications such as rear-view mirror. The default status of LCD FLIP is disable. Switch DOWN & UP position of 3-Position switch or press the Keys to Disable or Enable LCD, then press button or Key to save the current configuration, and press the button or Key to quit the SYSTEM / LCD FLIP menu. Product appearance and specifications are subject to change without notice 33

35 When you enable LCD FLIP function, the TFT LCD on the Solo DVR will be reversed. After you complete system configuration, press the button or Key to quit the SYSTEM menu. Menu Item SYSTEM / Network Solo DVR supports two different network connection methods. You can connect the DVR to a PC directly or via your local LAN. Press button or Key to change the network connection method between DIRECT or LAN, and press the button or key to quit the SYSTEM / NETWORK menu. If you want to connect the DVR to a PC directly, please set Solo DVR network connection to DIRECT. If you want to connect via a switch or router, please select LAN. For more details, please refer to chapter After complete SYSTEM configuration, press the button or Key to quit the SYSTEM menu CF CARD Menu You can evaluate the performance of your CF card and delete recorded videos directly, without using a PC. Menu Item CF CARD / Explorer Enter menu, select CF CARD option, then select EXPLORER item. Solo DVR will display the recorded videos which are on the memory card. 34 Product appearance and specifications are subject to change without notice

36 Select the recorded video that you want to delete using Switch DOWN & UP position of 3-Position switch or press the Keys. When the confirmation message is displayed on screen, using Switch DOWN & UP position of 3-Position switch or press the Keys to select OK, press button or Key to delete it. After you delete a video file, Solo DVR will return to the main explorer screen. You will find the file that you selected has been deleted. Menu Item CF CARD / Test You can test any CF card before you use it with your Solo DVR, to ensure the performance of the card can match your requirements. Enter menu, select CF CARD option, then select TEST item. Solo DVR will test write & read performances of the CF card that is inserted into the Solo DVR. After testing completes, Solo DVR will display the test results. It will test WRITE performance in first, then test READ performance. After testing completes, Solo DVR will reboot. Product appearance and specifications are subject to change without notice 35

37 If Solo DVR displays PASS message on screen, it means current CF card can match performance requirements of Solo DVR, and you can use this CF card securely with the device BEACON Menu Beacon option is only for LAP Timer version Solo DVR. Menu Item BEACON / LapTimer Default status of Lap Timer is Disable, please select proper beacon status according to your needs. 36 Product appearance and specifications are subject to change without notice

38 Switch DOWN & UP position of 3-Position switch or press the Keys to switch Disable & Enable option, then press button or Key to save the current configuration, and press the button or Key to quit the BEACON / LapTimer menu. Menu Item BEACON / MaskTime Default parameter of beacon mask delay is 10 Sec, please select proper delay time as required. Switch DOWN & UP position of 3-Position switch or press the Keys to set proper value of beacon mask delay, then press button or Key to save the current configuration, and press the button or Key to quit the BEACON / MaskTime menu. Menu Item BEACON / As Split If you use Split Beacon for racing, you must switch Split Signal Same as Beacon option to enable it. The default setting is No. Switch DOWN &UPposition of 3-Position switch or press the Keys to switch No & Yes option, then press button or Key to save the current configuration, and press the button or Key to quit the BEACON / As Split menu. Menu Item BEACON / Splits You can select the amount of Split Beacon for every lap; the maximum amount of Split Beacon is four per lap. If you don t use Split Beacon emitter for racing, please set the amount of Split Beacon emitter to zero or disable Split Signal same as Beacon option directly. The default configuration of the amount of Split Beacon is zero. Product appearance and specifications are subject to change without notice 37

39 Switch DOWN & UP position of 3-Position switch or press the Keys to switch the amount of split beacons from 0 to 4, then press button or Key to save the current configuration, and press the button or Key to quit the BEACON / Splits menu. Menu Item BEACON / SysClock The system clock of the Solo DVR needs to be calibrated for accurate time recording, it is important for the Lap Timer. If you need to calibrate the system clock, press button or Key to calibrate the system clock. After you confirm True Up operation, the Solo DVR will begin to calibrate system clock. After the system clock of Solo DVR is calibrated successfully, the unit will restart. After you complete Beacon configuration, press the button or Key to quit the BEACON menu if you don t need to calibrate the system clock. 38 Product appearance and specifications are subject to change without notice

40 21. Menus Structure Chart Menu Menu item Parameter Video Audio Record OSD System 3 CH Beacon Standard Mode Source Gain Format Quality Auto Rec POWERREC Audio Filename Profile Stamp NTSC NTSC-433 PAL SECAM Normal Sports Line in Ext Mic Int Mic Lowest Lower Low Medium High Mpeg-2 Mpeg-4 LQ EP LP SP HQ UQ Disable Enable Disable Enable Yes No Standard Extended Load profile Disable Enable Date Time 00:00:00 Beep CAM Volt Power Off LCD Off LCD Flip Network Layout Border Blink Color Size Disable Enable 5V to 12V Disable 1 Min 5 Mins 10 Mins 15 Mins Disable 15 seconds 30 seconds 1 minute Disable Enable Direct LAN CH_1 CH_2 CH_3 PIP PIP-2 PIP-2-B H-SPLIT V-SPLIT PIP-3 PIP-3-B Enable Disable Enable Disable Black Low grey High grey White 1/9 1/6 1/4 Position 1 to 9 PadColor Laptimer Mask Time As Split Black Low grey High grey Blue Enable Disable 0 to 99 secs Yes No Splits 0 to 4 Sysclock True up Product appearance and specifications are subject to change without notice 39

41 22. Optional Items: LANC remote control: REM-01 Your Bullet DVR supports all known versions of the LANC protocol. You can use any brand of LANC remote control to trigger Power On/ Off and Recording On/Off without having to press the buttons on the control panel. A very convenient status light on the remote control lets you know the status of the recorder by flashing and changing colors. Dual-Cam Switch: DCS-01 You can wire two cameras simultaneously to the same CAM input, with the use of the Dual-Cam switch. The switch is panel-mounted and held in place with a lock-nut, so it can be mounted on a dashboard or anywhere you require, by drilling a small hole in the panel. Handle-Bar Switch: HBS-01 This switch is the same as DCS-01, with the addition of a handlebar adapter made from CNC machined aluminum, designed to be mounted on the handlebar of any bike or motorcycle, size 7/8 (22mm). It allows you to toggle switch between two cameras, without removing your hands from the controls. Extension cable: EXT-XX If you need to extend the length of the waterproof video cable from your Bullet Camera, or Dual-Cam Switch, you may purchase a Bullet DVR waterproof extension cable. They are available in various lengths, to suit any applications. EXT-00 (50cm), EXT-01 (100cm), EXT-02 (200cm), EXT-03 (300cm), EXT-05 (500cm). 40 Product appearance and specifications are subject to change without notice

42 Bullet Camera Lens: BCL-XX All of our Bullet Cameras come standard with an optical lens of 3.6mm, which provides a 92 degree angle-of-view. This lens can be replaced quickly and easily, without the need for special tools. They are available in a multitude of sizes, to help you achieve that great shot you are looking for. BCL-00 (2.9mm), BCL-01 (4,3mm), BCL-02 (6.0mm), BCL-03 (8.0mm), BCL-04 (16mm). Protective Glass: GLA-01 This replacement glass is custom fit for all of our Bullet Cameras. It is cut from a high quality, non-reflective glass and will come in handy after your camera glass is scratched or broken, over time or after hitting a rock or some debris on the track. Stereo Microphone: MIC-02 This microphone plugs directly into the MIC jack of the DVR unit, and allows you to capture audio externally, instead of relying on the built-in microphone of the unit. It s a great addition for when the DVR is mounted far away from the sound source, or just to upgrade the standard mono recording to a 2-channel stereo sound. The standard cable length is 110cm (40 in.) and can be extended easily, using the LLE-XX extensions. Laptimer / LANC Extension Cable: LLE-XX This cable will extend the maximum length of your Laptimer or LANC remote control. Both devices use the same cable, and can be ordered in various lengths. Features a straight 2.5mm connector on one end, and a right-angle 2.5mm on the other end. LLE-00 (30cm), LLE-01 (100cm), LLE-02 (200cm), LLE-03 (300cm), LLE-05 (500cm) Product appearance and specifications are subject to change without notice 41