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XM-DVR Pro

 Dual Channel DVR                                          Page 29 of 32 

December 2009                                                                 Manual Rev 3.05 

Trouble Shooting

  

 

The DVR is equipped with three 

status lights: 

 

Power – Green 

 

Fault – Red 

 

Active – Amber 

o

 

Ready:

    

Slow Blink, 1500ms/ 

o

 

Recording:

  

Fast Blink, 500ms/ 

 

These status lights will indicate DVR status and function. 

 

 

Indication – No lights are lit. 

o

 

Problem – Inadequate power is being supplied to the DVR 

 

Possible solutions 

 

Make sure power supply is on 

 

Check ground and power connection 

 

Check cabling for shorts 

 

Indication – Only the 

Green Power

 light it lit. 

o

 

Problem – Unit is not booting 

 

Possible Solutions 

 

Ensure the DVR is being supplied adequate 
power 

 

Power down and re-insert card 

 

Remove and format CF Card 

 

Replace CF card 

 

Indication – The 

Red

 

Fault

 light is lit. 

o

 

Problem – Time has been reset 

 

Possible Solutions 

 

Set time through on screen menu. Power on unit 
for ~14 hours to charge clock battery 

o

 

Problem – Memory is full 

 

Possible Solutions 

 

Delete Video Events 

o

 

Problem – Media is not properly formatted/inserted 

 

Possible Solutions 

 

Format media to FAT32 

 

Re-insert media 

 

Indication – 

Amber Active

 light continues to blink slowly 

o

 

Problem – DVR is not recording 

 

Possible Solutions 

 

Connect Cameras 

 

Connect Switch 

 

Change Switch Settings 

    

 

 

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December 2009                                                                 Manual Rev 3.05 

Accessories 

 

Datatoys offers a wide variety of accessories that can be added to your DVR. 

 

Monitors

 

 
Several monitors are available that can be added to 

your DVR system. Please see 

www.datatoys.com

 for more 

information. 

 

Camera Switchers

 

 
Datatoys offers a four-camera switcher that will allow you to seamlessly switch 

between two to four cameras. Please see 

www.datatoys.com

 for more information. 

 
Picture-in-Picture Processors 

 
The Multi-View Quattro-b Picture-in-Picture processor 

and overlay unit was specifically designed to be paired with 
the DVR system. This unit can overlay speed, altitude, 
accelerometer and GPS coordinates. Please see 

www.datatoys.com

 for more information. 

 

Cabling

 

 
Datatoys offers a wide variety of cabling from double 

shielded extensions to adapter cables. Audio adapter cables 
are available for nearly every communications system and 
standard video adapter cables are available as well. Datatoys 
also makes custom adapters for virtually any application. 
Please see 

www.datatoys.com

 for more information. 

 

Mounts

 

 
Mounts are available for nearly any application. Please see 

www.datatoys.com

 

for more information. 

Summary of Contents for XM-DVR Pro

Page 1: ...ctions 8 DVR Connections 9 DVI Connections 10 Recorder Installation 11 Power Supply Installation 12 Camera Installation 13 Cable Installation 13 Using the System 14 Before you begin 14 Recording 14 Re...

Page 2: ...All components must be checked for safe and secure mounting before each use WARNING Before connecting the XM DVR Pro to a power source all batteries and power supplies must be disconnected All engines...

Page 3: ...XM DVR Pro can also playback all files through the standard RCA AV OUT using the infrared remote control The XM DVR Pro configuration and setup is performed through the menu that is accessible throug...

Page 4: ...with patch cable audio input cable or microphone MIC 2 Mates with patch cable audio input cable or microphone XM DVR Pro Dual Channel DVR Page 8 of 32 December 2009 Manual Rev 3 05 Installation CAUTI...

Page 5: ...the form of a female 4 PIN connector This connection mates with Datatoys cameras and extension cables Adapter cables are available at www datatoys com for use with non Datatoys cameras Audio Connecti...

Page 6: ...can be mounted in any orientation while maintaining access to the media bays and clearance for connections XM DVR Pro Dual Channel DVR Page 12 of 32 December 2009 Manual Rev 3 05 Power Supply Installa...

Page 7: ...I RF emitting line their intersection should perpendicular to one another Once cabling and all other components are installed connect the system per the connection instructions on page 8 XM DVR Pro Du...

Page 8: ...universal RCA type connection First connect the 4 PIN connection of the AV OUT cable to the AV OUT connection on the DVI harness The AV OUT lead is located on the DVI harness which connects to the bac...

Page 9: ...insert the compact flash card and boot the DVR Once the DVR is fully booted and in Ready Mode you may connect the DVR to your PC using the included USB2 0 cable Your PC should automatically recognize...

Page 10: ...require pressing the Function key then the appropriate button Button Function Enter Capture JPEG Bookmarks BWD JMP or F1 Jump 5 minutes back in current video FWD JMP or F3 Jump 5 minutes forward in cu...

Page 11: ...Clock time and date setting Zones camera area name setting Storage provides hard disk properties and setting of data overwriting mode Password operator password setting OSD On Screen Display properti...

Page 12: ...itch is closed o N C normally closed events are triggered when switch is open Trigger 1 4 assigns individual triggers to specific channels XM DVR Pro Dual Channel DVR Page 24 of 32 December 2009 Manua...

Page 13: ...ight arrow XM DVR Pro Dual Channel DVR Page 26 of 32 December 2009 Manual Rev 3 05 OSD On Screen Display On screen display appearance settings Transparency sets transparency level Auto Hide hides lowe...

Page 14: ...ll cyclic files by channel date and time For playback controls see page 19 Plan This feature allows the ability to schedule recordings based on a specific time Press CHNL to switch between channels Ab...

Page 15: ...roblem DVR is not recording Possible Solutions Connect Cameras Connect Switch Change Switch Settings XM DVR Pro Dual Channel DVR Page 30 of 32 December 2009 Manual Rev 3 05 Accessories Datatoys offers...

Page 16: ...ject to misuse water exposure neglect incorrect installation unauthorized modification accident or has been repaired or altered outside of our factory The express warranty contained herein is in lieu...

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