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DVM-500 User's Guide
Digital In-Car Video System
Copyright © 2006-2008, Digital Ally, Inc. All Rights Reserved, Printed in U.S.A. This publication may not
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Digital Ally DVM User Guide Rev. F (334/1.6.2)
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- Page 1 DVM-500 User’s Guide Digital In-Car Video System Copyright © 2006-2008, Digital Ally, Inc. All Rights Reserved, Printed in U.S.A. This publication may not be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in whole or part in any form or by any means electronic, mechanical, recording, photocopying, or in any other manner without the prior written approval of Digital Ally, Inc.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
DVM-500 User’s Guide Digital In-Car Video System Table of Contents DVM-500 SYSTEM – INITIAL SETUP ................1 SYSTEM COMPONENTS ....................3 (DVM) ............3 IGITAL IDEO IRROR (RMT) ............5 IRELESS ICROPHONE Synching the Wireless Microphone (RMT) to the DVM ..... 5 LED Indicators .................. - Page 3 ..34 OW TO PGRADE EFRESH THE YSTEM OFTWARE LIMITED WARRANTY ....................35 CONTACT US ........................36 APPENDIX A – DVM-500 INSTALLATION KIT ............1 APPENDIX B – DVM-500 SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS ..........1 Digital Ally DVM User Guide Rev. F (334/1.6.2)
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Page 4: Dvm-500 System - Initial Setup
DVM. A 4GB CF card will not be included with DVM-500 systems that are ordered with an 8GB or 16GB CF card. Important: Do not force the CF card into the slot. Doing so may permanently damage the DVM. - Page 5 DVM-500 User’s Guide Digital In-Car Video System 6. In order to use the wireless microphone (RMT), an antenna must be attached to the DVM. The DVM ships with a small “rubber duck” antenna attached to the left side. An external roof antenna is also included to enable greater transmission range, if needed.
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Page 6: System Components
DVM-500 User’s Guide Digital In-Car Video System System Components Digital Video Mirror (DVM) Digital Ally DVM User Guide Rev. F (334/1.6.2) Page... - Page 7 DVM-500 User’s Guide Digital In-Car Video System All recordings are stored on the Compact Flash (CF) card. Before the DVM-500 system can be operated, an activated CF card must be installed in the DVM. Inserting or Removing the Compact Flash Card The DVM has a special access door that must be opened with the included key before the CF card can be accessed.
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Page 8: Wireless Microphone (Rmt)
DVM-500 User’s Guide Digital In-Car Video System Wireless Microphone (RMT) The Wireless Microphone (RMT) can be worn on a belt or other location. The RMT contains a condenser mic built into the face of the unit. A lapel mic can be attached to the input port located on the top of the RMT. The RMT also features a large RECORD button that is used to remotely start and stop a recording on the DVM. -
Page 9: Led Indicators
DVM-500 User’s Guide Digital In-Car Video System LED Indicators LED indicators are used to indicate the operational status of the RMT. Remote Mic (RMT) LEDs are laid out left to right from the PWR button as: Red, Amber, Green. MIC/ While Operating Red LED –... -
Page 10: Charging The Rmt In A Vehicle
DVM-500 User’s Guide Digital In-Car Video System Charging the RMT in a vehicle Plug the DC auto adapter into the vehicle’s 12VDC receptacle (cigar lighter socket). Insert the other end of the adapter into the left side of the charging cradle, and then insert the RMT into the cradle. The RMT will power down and begin flashing the amber light (center LED). -
Page 11: Main Camera
DVM-500 User’s Guide Digital In-Car Video System Main Camera The DVM-500 system contains two cameras, a front-facing main camera for recording action outside of the vehicle, and a rear-facing covert camera for recording occupants inside the vehicle. The Main camera is a high quality ultra compact color video camera. -
Page 12: Operating Mode
DVM-500 User’s Guide Digital In-Car Video System Operating Mode The DVM has three operation modes: Operating Mode, Menu Mode and Playback Mode. Operating Mode is the mode that is used most frequently. The DVM is in this mode when it is standing by ready to record (Pre-Event) and while it is recording. -
Page 13: Internal Lcd Monitor
DVM-500 User’s Guide Digital In-Car Video System Internal LCD Monitor The internal LCD monitor can be configured to display a variety of information while the DVM is in Video or Playback mode. Display text can be configured in the Display Text Menu (page 21). -
Page 14: Recording
DVM-500 User’s Guide Digital In-Car Video System Recording Initiating a Recording Manually - Using the REC button Manually press the REC button on the DVM to begin recording. Remotely - Wireless Microphone (RMT) Press the RECORD button on the RMT to start a recording. -
Page 15: Camera Controls
Digital In-Car Video System Camera Controls The DVM-500 includes a Main (forward facing) camera for recording video outside the vehicle, and an internal (rear facing) covert rear seat camera for recording video inside of the vehicle. Vehicles that contain a protective rear seat shield may benefit from the installation of the optional external rear seat camera. -
Page 16: How To Use Covert Mode
DVM-500 User’s Guide Digital In-Car Video System How to Use Covert Mode Covert Mode allows an operator to record audio and video without attracting attention to the DVM. In Covert Mode, the LCD screen and all illumination on the DVM is shut off, causing the unit to appear to be powered down. -
Page 17: Menu Mode
DVM-500 User’s Guide Digital In-Car Video System Menu Mode Menu Mode provides access to DVM functions and features. The DVM- 500 system can be manually powered off only while it is in Menu Mode. To access Menu Mode while in Operating Mode, press the MENU/6 button. -
Page 18: Playback Menu
DVM-500 User’s Guide Digital In-Car Video System Playback Menu The Playback menu is used to playback recorded videos on the DVM. Videos can be viewed on the DVM in the Playback Menu. To access the Playback Menu, select Playback from the Main Menu. Select a video from the list and press the Play button to playback on the built in LCD screen. -
Page 19: Assign Event Id Menu
DVM-500 User’s Guide Digital In-Car Video System Assign Event ID Menu Event IDs allows a user to classify recordings into categories; such as: Traffic Stop, DUI, Accident, etc. Event IDs can be assigned on the DVM by accessing the Assign Event ID Menu option. To use this option, Event IDs must first be setup in VideoManager. -
Page 20: Camera Menu
DVM-500 User’s Guide Digital In-Car Video System Camera Menu Menu Item Settings Default D-Day/Normal, N-Night Auto, N1- Day /Night Night 1, N2-Night 2, N3-Night 3, N4- D-Day /Normal Night 4 Auto Focus ON, OFF Infrared Night ON, OFF LEDs Auto Zoom... - Page 21 DVM-500 User’s Guide Digital In-Car Video System Switch Day Time Camera exposure will automatically be set to Day/Normal when the time in the Switch Day Time is reached on the internal clock. Switch Night Time Camera exposure will automatically be set to the user-configured Default Night Mode once the time in the Switch Night Time setting is reached on the internal clock.
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Page 22: Monitor Menu
DVM-500 User’s Guide Digital In-Car Video System Monitor Menu Menu Item Settings Default ON/OFF/AUTO ON, OFF, AUTO Brightness 1 to 9 Internal/External Display INT, EXT ON/OFF/AUTO This setting controls whether the built-in monitor is on or off when in Operating Mode. When set to ON, the monitor will always be on. -
Page 23: Synch Wireless Microphone Menu
DVM-500 User’s Guide Digital In-Car Video System Synch Wireless Microphone Menu The Wireless Microphone (RMT) must be synchronized with the DVM to operate properly. Please refer to the “Wireless Microphone” section (page 5) for the synchronization process. Download Via USB Port This menu option can be used to download recordings directly from the DVM to a Laptop or MDT in the vehicle. -
Page 24: Settings Menu
DVM-500 User’s Guide Digital In-Car Video System Settings Menu Note: User access to the Settings Menu is assigned in VideoManager. The Settings Menu contains the following user-selectable options: Set the date/time and view Internal Date/Time Temperature of DVM Display Text... -
Page 25: Display Text Menu
DVM-500 User’s Guide Digital In-Car Video System Display Text Menu Menu Item Settings Default Vehicle Text ON, OFF Camera ON, OFF Date/Time ON, OFF ON, OFF Radar Speed ON, OFF Vehicle Speed ON, OFF Lights ON, OFF Brake ON, OFF... -
Page 26: Record Triggers Menu
DVM-500 User’s Guide Digital In-Car Video System Record Triggers Menu Menu Item Settings Default Light Bar Activation ON, OFF Siren Activation ON, OFF CAR, GPSMPH, Speed Source NONE GPSKPH, NONE Exceed Speed Limit 10 to 250, OFF Record Stop ON, OFF Exceed Accelerometer 0 to 5.9... -
Page 27: Internal Microphone Menu
DVM-500 User’s Guide Digital In-Car Video System Internal Microphone Menu Menu Item Settings Default Pre-Event REC ON, OFF Default ON, OFF Record Stop ON, OFF Activate By Rear ON, OFF Camera Pre-Event REC When this setting is set to ON and the Internal Mic is turned off, audio from the Internal Mic is recorded during the Pre-Event portion of a recording. -
Page 28: Wireless Microphone Menu
DVM-500 User’s Guide Digital In-Car Video System Wireless Microphone Menu Menu Item Settings Default Auto Activation ON, OFF Auto Stop ON, OFF Record Stop ON, OFF Record Lock ON, OFF Auto Activation If Auto Activation is set to ON, the DVM will command the Wireless Microphone (RMT) to record audio when a video recording is started. -
Page 29: Power Control Menu
Important: The Blue wire from the Interface Box should be connected to the vehicle’s ignition switch before enabling Ignition Shutdown. Please see the DVM-500 Installation Instructions for more information. (Power Control Menu options continue on the next page) Digital Ally DVM User Guide Rev. - Page 30 Note: This function requires a hardware modification to the DVM. New DVM-500 systems can be ordered with the Ignition PowerUp option installed. Existing DVM-500 systems must be modified by Digital Ally, Inc. Call Product Support at 1-800-440- 4947 for more information.
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Page 31: Speedometer Menu
DVM-500 User’s Guide Digital In-Car Video System Speedometer Menu Menu Item Settings Default Speedometer Type FORD, GM, CUSTOM FORD Pulses/Unit Distance 100 to 99999 8000 Input Waveform Square, Sine Square Automatic Calibration Displays vehicle speed from the Radar Patrol Speed:... -
Page 32: Usb Menu
DVM-500 User’s Guide Digital In-Car Video System USB Menu Menu Item Settings Default Download Files via USB Enable, Disable Disable Download Files via USB When this setting is enabled, files can be downloaded directly from the DVM by accessing the Download from USB Port on the Main Menu. -
Page 33: Accelerometer Sensor Menu
DVM-500 User’s Guide Digital In-Car Video System Accelerometer Sensor Menu Menu Item Settings Default Reset Max G Reading Dynamic reading Reset Max G Since Menu Start Dynamic reading Set Zero G Reference Current Relative G Reading: Dynamic reading Trigger Threshold in G: Important: The Accelerometer Sensor Menu will only be displayed when a G-Force sensor enabled Interface Box is attached to the DVM. -
Page 34: Front Camera Focus
DVM-500 User’s Guide Digital In-Car Video System Front Camera Focus Menu Item Settings Default AutoFocus AUTO ZOOM/1 Manual Focus (Near/Far) DOWN/4 and UP/5 Save Settings MENU/6 Button Default Zoom 1x, 2x, 3x, 4x, 5x Cancel and Exit STOP/3 Button AutoFocus Aim the main camera at a target approximately (30) feet away, and then press the AUTO ZOOM/1 button to engage AutoFocus. -
Page 35: Troubleshooting
DVM-500 User’s Guide Digital In-Car Video System Troubleshooting Problem Resolution Unit “locks up”; will not respond to any Reset the system (page 33). If the problem persists, then please button input. contact Product Support. “No I/O Box detected” displayed onscreen Reset the system (page 33). -
Page 36: How To Reset The Dvm-500 System
DVM-500 System. Reinsert the fuse after jump-starting. Product Repair Notice: The DVM-500 Digital Video Mirror should be returned to the manufacturer for service. The warranty could be voided if opened. Important: All In-Warranty and Out-of-Warranty service must be performed by Digital Ally, Inc. or an authorized service provider. -
Page 37: How To Upgrade/Refresh The Dvm-500 System Software
4. Run Erase/Format CF Card under the Utilities menu to clear the CF card and reactivate it. 5. Obtain the latest DVM-500 Build file from Digital Ally, Inc. It will be a .zip archive file. 6. Locate the .zip file on your computer. Expand the file by right-clicking on it, and then selecting Extract All from the pop-up menu. -
Page 38: Limited Warranty
In-transit damage claims, improper handling by common carriers, UPS, Federal Express, DHL, US Post office, etc. • Notice: The DVM-500 Digital Video Mirror should be returned to the manufacturer for service. The warranty is void if opened. Extended Warranty Plan: Any and all Warranties must be purchased prior to the expiration of any previous warranties. -
Page 39: Contact Us
DVM-500 User’s Guide Digital In-Car Video System Contact Us Digital Ally, Inc. 7311 West 130th Street, Suite 170 Overland Park, KS 66213 Website: www.digitalallyinc.com Support E-Mail: support@digitalallyinc.com Sales E-Mail: sales@digitalallyinc.com Support Hours of Operation Monday-Friday: 8AM-5PM (Central) (excluding holidays) 1-800-440-4947 Sales/Support Toll Free: Digital Ally DVM User Guide Rev. -
Page 40: Appendix A - Dvm-500 Installation Kit
DVM-500 User’s Guide Digital In-Car Video System Appendix A – DVM-500 Installation Kit DVM-500 with “rubber duck” Main Camera 10X Zoom Interface (I/O) Box Remote Mic (RMT) antenna and CF Card Installed Desktop Charging Cradle with AC In Car Charging Cradle... -
Page 41: Appendix B - Dvm-500 System Specifications
DVM-500 User’s Guide In-Car Digital Video System Appendix B – DVM-500 System Specifications Model DVM-500 Dimensions of DVM (mirror) 11.00” x 3.75” x 1.50” ~(279 mm x 95 mm x 38 mm) 2.25” x 2.25” x 2.625” ~(57 mm x 57 mm x 67 mm) Dimensions of Main Camera 1.81 lbs. - Page 42 DVM-500 User’s Guide In-Car Digital Video System Integrated 900MHz, Spread Spectrum, Dual Receiver Capable Remote Microphone System. Transmit Time: 8.5 hrs typical (1 KHz audio output) Receive Time: 8.5 hrs typical Standby Time: 134 hrs typical Battery Life: 54 hours typical...
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