514M Series Quick Guide - INSTALLATION

Thank you for purchasing a 514M Series DVR from 247Security Inc. For any questions regarding the
installation procedure, please contact 247Security Inc. Technical Support at 1-866-693-7492.

Your order should contain the following components (per system):

1. mDVR514M system (L – no WIFI or W – w/WIFI)
2. One to Four Cameras, depending on your order
3. One Camera Cable per Camera
4. Power cable
5. Digital I/O cable
6. Event Marker
7. USB A-to-MiniB Cable
8. Ethernet Network Cable
9. RCA Adapter

Optional equipment:
1. GPS module
2. USB Flash Memory Drive for GPS data retrieval
3. USB Flash Memory Drive (Memory Stick) for Marked Event retrieval
4. Additional hard drives

The installation of your mDVR500 is comprised of the following five steps:

1. DVR and Camera Placement
2. Cables
3. Connections and On-site Preparations
4. Equipment Test
5. DVRViewer Application and Camera Aiming

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1. DVR AND CAMERA PLACEMENT

DVR
The first step is to determine the most appropriate location for the DVR and cameras. Mounting locations will vary
depending on the bus style, body manufacturer and bus year. Mounting orientation can be horizontal, vertical, or at
angles for spatial consideration. Mount the DVR through the affixed mounting base and ensure there is sufficient
space in front and around the DVR for ventilation, free movement on the mounting plate and for easy removal of the
hard drive—approximately 7 inches. Recommended installation locations include: inside the front bulkhead, behind
the driver’s mirror or other locations where moisture and possible tampering will be at a minimum.

CAMERAS
When mounting the front camera, ensure the camera is centered on the ceiling of the bus, nearest to the front
bulkhead—or nearest to the ceiling if mounted on the bulkhead—as is convenient to avoid being a headroom hazard
to occupants. Avoid installing cameras to sections of the ceiling that are exposed to, or are leaking, water.

2. CABLES

All cables for the installation and maintenance of your DVR system are included and consist of the following:
Cables for Installation

Camera Cable GPS Receiver

Event Marker Power Cable Digital I/O Cable
(One per Camera) Module (Optional)

Auxiliary Equipment for Service

USB Memory Stick

Crossover Ethernet Cable USB 2.0 A-to-MiniB Cable Camera-to-RCA Adapter
(Optional)

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CAMERA CABLES
Camera Cables (available in lengths of 15, 35 or 50 feet) use the STP (shielded twisted pair) cable standard. The
Camera Cables are connected using molded 2x3 Molex interfaces that are keyed to prevent improper mating. Each
connector uses a clip to snap securely to each camera and to the inputs on your DVR. Typical configurations are
such that the passenger cameras connect to inputs 1 and 2; and, if available, door, exterior, or driver cameras
connect to inputs 3 and 4. After the installation, all Camera Cables should be concealed and holes filled with
grommets to protect the equipment from vandalism.

EVENT MARKER
The Event Marker is used for the driver to indicate a critical event during recording, which the DVR will interpret as a
priority video for later review. When the driver presses the event marker button, the DVR will mark all video feeds
from 150 seconds prior to and after the button press. These priority event videos can be retrieved by the technician,
using our USB memory stick, to be viewed on a computer with the DVRViewer application installed.
The Event Marker module has one button, to signal an event, and 3 color lights to indicate three DVR states: green
for POWER; amber for hard drive RECORDING; and red for VIDEO LOST when a camera signal has been lost.

POWER CABLE
A three-wire, 12-feet-long Power Cable is used for connecting the DVR directly to the battery power in the vehicle’s
electrical box. The cable uses a large molded 2x2 Molex connector that is keyed, thereby connecting to the DVR in
only one orientation. The cable’s three wires are described in the following table:

POWER CABLE BUS ELECTRICAL PANEL

DC IN (Red) Constant LIVE Power Source (battery side of solenoid, direct current)

GND (Black) Ground in bus electrical panel

IGN. ON/OFF (White) Ignition-switched Power (live only if ignition is turned to ON/ ACC)

Two screws (#4 thread, 3/8― long) are included to securely fasten the Power Cable to the DVR. Securing the Power
Cable to the DVR prevents occupants from deactivating the system by disconnecting the Power Cable. NOTE: MAKE
SURE TO FUSE BOTH THE RED AND WHITE POWER LINES WITH A 7.5A FUSE (NOT INCLUDED)

SENSOR & ALARM CABLE (DIGITAL I/O)

The Digital I/O Cable is used for connecting the DVR to the vehicle’s pertinent electrical functions, such as the turn
signals, brake pedal, and the stop-arm. The cable is 15 feet long and connects to the DVR using a molded 2x5
Molex connector, and to the vehicle’s equipment using 4 twisted pairs of wires. Using the Digital I/O Cable is an
optional function at your discretion.
Digital Input # Wire Color Function
DI 1 Brown TEXT OVERLAY – AMBER
DI 2 Green+White TEXT OVERLAY – STOP-ARM
DI 3 Green TEXT OVERLAY – BRAKES
DI 4 Orange+White TEXT OVERLAY – LEFT SIGNAL
DI 5 Orange TEXT OVERLAY – RIGHT SIGNAL

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GPS MODULE (OPTIONAL)
The GPS Module is an external GPS receiver and is optional equipment. The module’s cable measures 15 feet long
and uses an RP-SMA Jack interface to connect to the DVR. The module has a magnetic base; however, it is
recommended that the module be secured to a surface through its screw holes. To ensure maximum functionality,
the GPS Module must be mounted in direct, unobstructed line-of-sight with the sky, such as the base of the
windshield.

3. CONNECTIONS AND ON-SITE PREPARATIONS

Rear view of an mDVR514M

Port Function
WIFI RP-SMA Jack for connecting WIFI antenna (NOTE: AVAILABLE ON W MODEL ONLY FOR INTERNAL)
GPI/O1 Supports three extra digital inputs (6-8). Requires additional GPIO cable (not included)
C.D.C. Communications Display Controller (for future use)
POWER
INPUT 8V- Power input for 8V to 26V DC. Includes two #4-threaded screw holes for securing the power cable.
24VDC
CAM 1 -4 Digital I/O interface is used for connecting the vehicle’s electrical functions to the DVR.
USB 2.0 USB connection to be used for GPS or Video Event download to appropriate USB Stick
GPS RP-SMA Jack for connecting GPS antenna (NOTE: SAME CONNECTOR SIZE AS WIFI CONNECTOR)
GP I/O 2 Support digital inputs (1-5) GPIO cable is included
EVENT
Connection for event marker cable
MARKER
G-FORCE Connection for optional external Drive-Safe™ G-Force module

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SETTING UP YOUR LAPTOP FOR CONNECTING TO THE DVR
At any point in the installation, the DVR can be connected to a laptop to provide the installer a live view of the
cameras for aiming purposes. Using the included cross-over cable, attach one end to the LAN 1 port on the DVR, and
the other end to the Ethernet LAN port on the laptop. To verify that the correct type of Ethernet cable is being used,
inspect one of the connector ends for the embossed letters ―XOVER‖.
For Windows XP users, consider the following steps:
1. Right-click on My Network Places and click Properties.
2. Right-click Local Area Connection and click Properties.
3. From the list of protocols, select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click the Properties button.
4. For your convenience, make a record of any values in the number fields on this page. They may be required
to be restored in order to return the laptop to your institute’s private network after the installation.
5. Change the IP Address field to 192.168.1.55
6. Change the Subnet Mask field to 255.255.255.0
7. All remaining fields on this page should be left empty.
8. Click OK on the remaining windows to apply the changes until all of the windows have been closed.
For Windows Vista users, consider the following steps:
1. Right click on the mouse on the Network icon on the desktop
2. Go to properties and left click on the mouse
3. Find Manage network connections under Tasks on the left side and left mouse click
4. Right click mouse on Local Area Connection
5. Go to properties and left click mouse (Screen will go blank for a few seconds)
6. At this point a window appears asking for your permission to continue, left click on the mouse to continue
7. Left click mouse on Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/IPv4)
8. Then left click mouse on Properties
9. Record ANY numbers on this screen for your record if needed
10. Left click mouse on Use the following IP Address button
11. In the IP address window type 192.168.1.55
12. Left click mouse on Subnet mask window, the window should display 255.255.255.0
13. There should be NO other numbers in ANY other window in the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties
14. Left click on the mouse on OK
15. Left click on the mouse on OK or Close
For WINDOWS 7 users:
1. Click on the Start button in the lower left corner
2. Select control panel
3. Select and open Network and Sharing Center
4. Select Change adapter settings
5. Right click on Local Area Connection
6. Go to properties and left click
7. Left click on Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)
8. Left click on Properties
9. Record ANY numbers on this screen for your records if needed
10. Left click on Use the following IP Address button
11. In the IP address window type 192.168.1.50
12. Left click on Subnet mask and you should have 255.255.255.0
13. There should be no other numbers in the TCP/IP properties
14. Left click on OK
15. Left click on Close

Note: If the steps in setting up your PC do not work, contact you IT department concerning your PC, this is a one
time setup.

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4. EQUIPMENT TEST
When all of the cameras, cables, and add-on modules have been installed and when the DVR is connected to your
on-site laptop, the completed setup needs to be tested. To begin the test, ensure the DVR’s Hard Drive is inserted in
the DVR and the lock is turned to the locked position and then turn the vehicle’s ignition to ACC or ON. Starting the
vehicle’s engine—and, by extension, the alternator to charge the battery—during the test is not essential. Ensure that
you have direct line-of-sight to the front of the DVR to see the LED indicators.

Note: At the first sign of a hazard/malfunction (electrical fire, smoke) immediately turn the vehicle’s ignition OFF.

The 514M Series DVR normal boot sequence is as follows:

Time Elapsed
Sequence
[minutes : seconds]
1 0:05
2 0:15
3 0:20
4 0:45
5 0:50
6 1:00
Activity
The IGN (ignition) indicator will turn on. The DVR is idling in Stand-By
mode. It is not online or recording.
The PWR (power) indicator will turn on while the IGN (ignition) indicator
will flash, repeatedly. The DVR is now undergoing its boot sequence.
The green POWER indicator on the Event Marker will turn on. The DVR
cooling fan (four channel DVR’s) will turn on.
The IGN (ignition) and PWR (power) indicators will turn on solid. The DVR
has completed its boot sequence.
The record light on the front of the DVR will come on.
The amber RECORD light on the Event Marker will turn on solid, also
indicating that the hard drive is recording data. The DVR is now ready to
record, or to be serviced through the Ethernet Cable from your laptop.
NOTE: ON THE 514M SERIES DVR’S WHEN THE X-CROSS CABLE IS
CONNECTED TO THE DVR FOR CONFIGURING THE BUS AND AIMING
CAMERAS, THE UNIT WILL NOT RECORD, AS SOON AS YOU DISCONNECT
THE X-CROSS CABLE FROM THE DVR WITH-IN 10 SECONDS THE DVR WILL
AGAIN BEGIN RECORDING. THIS CAN BE CHANGED IN THE SET-UP OF THE
DVR IN THE SYSTEM TAB.

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5. DVRViewer APPLICATION AND CAMERA AIMING

GETTING STARTED
Insert the 247Security Inc. CD-ROM into your on-site laptop and install the DVRViewer application. Owners of our
previous generation of digital surveillance systems (400Series DVR) will have our old DVR application installed,
called DVR Client. Please ensure that the old DVR Client application is successfully uninstalled from the computer
before proceeding to install the new DVRViewer.
While DVRViewer is fully backwards-compatible with all 400Series and 500Series DVR systems, this universal
compatibility does not extend from the old DVR Client. Having two unique instances of our applications installed, or,
attempting to service your mDVR500 systems using the mDVR400-specific DVR Client, may cause a software
conflict and interfere with accessing your DVRs for service.
After the installation is completed, turn on your DVR and connect it to your laptop using the bundled Crossover
Cable. When your DVR has completed its boot-up sequence, start your newly-installed DVRViewer application on
your laptop.

TO LOG INTO DVRViewer

You will be presented with the user login screen for DVRViewer.
For the first time the application is started, it will use the
proceeding de facto credentials:

Username: admin
Password: 247SECURITYINC

Note: The User Name and Password fields are case-sensitive. If

you lose or forget your password, please contact 247Security Inc.
Technical Support at 1-866-693-7492 for assistance.

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DVRViewer MAIN WINDOW

To connect to your DVR, click on Play to open the action menu and select Live View. DVRViewer will scan your
computer’s network port for the connected DVR.
When your DVR is detected, it will appear on the device list along with the IP address of which one of its two LAN
ports you inserted the Crossover Cable. Select the DVR on the list and click Connect.

LIVE FEED FOR AIMING YOUR CAMERAS

When connected, DVRViewer will display a live video feed
from the DVR, allowing for the technician to adjust the
cameras as necessary. The number of simultaneous live
camera feeds will depend on how many camera channels
were enabled in that DVR’s configuration. Absent cameras
from an enabled camera channel will display ―VIDEO LOST‖
in its respective channel window, in DVRViewer. The live feed
will also carry live audio from all connected cameras for
immediate on-site testing of the built-in microphones
(Microphone available for interior cameras, only)

CUSTOMIZING YOUR DVR’S FUNCTIONALITY IN SETUP

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The DVR will have been completely configured prior to shipment to the following parameters:
 Date and time adjusted to your local time zone
 One recording channel activated per camera ordered
 Recording parameters, including frame rate, quality, and resolution, configured to recommended settings
 Event Marker recording durations, measured in seconds, of how long before and after the button is pressed
are the camera recordings marked is adjusted to the default of 150 seconds
 The DVR’s shut down delay, after the vehicle’s ignition has been turned off, adjusted to the default delay of
300 seconds (5 minutes).
The above parameters, as well as additional options, can be modified at your discretion by entering your DVR’s
Setup. To make adjustments to you DVR’s configuration, click Setup from the DVRViewer main window.

A login screen will appear, with the HTTP authentication standard. The default credentials are as follows:

User name: admin

Password: admin

A successful login will open the DVR configuration window, which operates similarly to a Web page. DVR
preferences are divided into sections pertinent to specific functions.

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514M Series DVRs can use custom names of your choice to identify each vehicle in your fleet from one another. The
system’s name can be changed on the System page of DVR Setup after any changes, make sure and select the
APPLY button at the bottom of the screen and the CONTINUE button to accept the requested changes.
Each individual camera channel can also be given a unique name to help identify cameras and their locations when
multiple cameras are installed. The names can be changed in their respective Camera pages of Setup.
Note: The custom names of your DVR and camera channels must be alphanumeric (letters A through Z; numbers 0
through 9). The names cannot contain spaces, special characters, or punctuation.

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ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE FOR AIMING CAMERAS WITHOUT A LAPTOP
If an on-site laptop is not available to aim your cameras, use the bundled RCA Adapter to connect to a portable
television set using a composite video connector. The following is the procedure for using the RCA Adapter:

1. Turn on your DVR and connect your cameras and cables to the DVR.
2. Proceed to a camera of your preference and disconnect the Camera Cable from that camera port on the
DVR.
3. Attach the Camera Cable to the rear of the RCA Adapter.
4. Attach the long dongle of RCA adapter to the DVR.
5. Attach your portable television set to the RCA Adapter using a composite/RCA video cable and adjust the
camera as needed from the screen.
6. Reverse the above steps to remove the RCA Adapter and restore the connection to as it was prior.

The RCA Adapter has male and female Molex connectors that prevent the
connection of the cameras and cables in reverse.
Using this alternative method with the RCA Adapter to adjust your
cameras does not offer the ability to modify your DVR’s internal software
configuration and does not provide audio preview from the cameras’
microphones.

Thank you for choosing 247Security Inc. For any questions regarding the installation procedure, please contact 247Security Inc.
Technical Support at 1-866-693-7492.

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