GATEKEEPER DN3359 G4 Viewer Plus Installation Guide
- August 16, 2024
- GATEKEEPER
Table of Contents
G4 CONNECT ANDROID
User Manual & Install Guide
Document Ref. No. : DN3359
Version No. : V1.0.6
Date : January 2024
Introduction
1.1 Welcome to G4 Connect
G4 Connect is a custom app used to connect to Gatekeeper Systems DVRs. With G4
Connect you can configure the DVR, view live cameras for aiming, playback and
export previously recorded video.
1.2 Key Specifications
- DVR configuration
- Video Playback
- Export video clips
1.3 Smartphone/Tablet Requirements
G4 Connect is compatible with Android devices.
Device System Requirements
Android mobile operating system| • Android version 5.0 or above
Tablet Hardware Specifications| • CPU Speed: 2.3GHz or higher
• CPU Type: Octa-Core or better
• RAM Size: 4GB or higher
• Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 2.4G+5GHz or better
Not meeting these guidelines may result in jumpy video, stalled video, slow updating on some video windows, black screens etc.
1.4 App Installation
G4 Connect – Apps on Google Play
Please click the link above to download the app and install it to an Android
device.
G4 Connect – Apps on Google Play
Please click the link above to download the app and install it to an Android device.
Connection for DVRs without built in wi-fi
DVRs without built in wi-fi (flex-fi) will require a Wi-Fi dongle connection
to connect to G4 Connect. DVR’s that have built in wi-fi (Y35 v2, Y35 HD, Y58,
Y816-R) do not require a wi-fi dongle connection.
Please see Login for instructions on connecting a DVR with built in wi-fi to
G4 connect.
Please Note: For G4 Connect to function there is a specific order for the G4
Connect Wi-Fi dongle / SD card combination. The Wi-Fi dongle is a compact,
portable, plug and play device that allows the DVR to connect to Wi-Fi
automatically.
Step 1: Insert the SD card into the SD card slot on the Gatekeeper Systems G4
Connect Wi-Fi dongle.
With the DVR powered up, insert the USB connector of the Wi-Fi dongle into the
USB port of the DVR. If using the Gatekeeper Systems G4 Connect Wi-Fi dongle
with a Gatekeeper Systems USB HUB, make sure to follow the connection
instructions on the Gatekeeper Systems USB HUB.
Step 2: Go to Google Play Store on your Android device and search for G4
Connect. Download the application and install it to your Android device.
Step 3: Connect the Gatekeeper Systems G4 Connect Wi-Fi dongle to the DVR.
Step 4: Launch G4 Connect on Android device. You will be presented with a
login screen.
Step 5: Click the Search button, top right-hand corner. This will request G4
Connect to search for all connected Gatekeeper Systems DVR’s.
Step 6: Select the DVR you would like to view.
Login
Click the G4 Connect icon to open the application
After launching the G4 Connect, you will be presented with a login screen.
Navigate To – Login Screen
Step 1. Turn on the DVR
Step 2: Navigate to the Wi-Fi settings of the device. This will display all
the available networks.
Step 3. Search for the SSID: ST-xxxxxxxx. Refresh in case you are not able to
find the SSID.
Step 3. Select the device.
If the device requires a password, enter: 30131127
Step 4. Enter the Username and Password and click Login.
Use the following credentials:
Username: admin
Password: admin (if required)
You are now successfully connected through the G4 Connect app and can begin
using the application.
Login Screen Quick Reference
Search| This will request G4 Connect to search for all connected
Gatekeeper Systems DVR’s.
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Address| Displays the IP Address.
Username| Enter username DEFAULT SETTINGS:
• admin
Password| Enter password DEFAULT SETTINGS:
• admin
Login| Click the login icon to login.
Identifying the DVR SSID
Before a Wi-Fi connection can be established with the DVR, you must first
identify the device’s network broadcast ID (or SSID). The default Wi-Fi
network address of the DVR corresponds with its MAC address or Electronic
Serial Number (e.g., 00:00:35:00:0A:E6 or 00990125B9). The MAC address, and
subsequent SSID, can be found on a label that is included with the DVR
packaging box. Make sure you have correctly identified this network broadcast
ID before proceeding.
Interface
When G4 Connect is launched for the first time, it will default to the General, Basic Info screen. Other options are also available, including Preview; Playback (including Export) and Preferences.
The G4 Connect app makes navigating the DVR functionality easy through its four tabs: ‘General’, ‘Preview’, ‘Playback’, and ‘Preferences’.
Icon | Function |
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General | Operating information for the DVR |
Preview | View Data in real time |
Playback | View previously recorded data. |
Preferences | Configure DVR settings |
4.1 The ‘General’ tab: Your Device’s Status
Device status settings can be viewed by using the ‘General’ tab in the G4
Connect app. This tab provides insight into the basic operating information
for the DVR, and includes technical details such as:
Basic Info: The current / historical / server / Input & Output operating
status.
To check the server status, navigate to General>Basic Info>Server Status
If the device is connected to the server, the status will change to
‘Connected’.
To check the sensor status, navigate to General>Basic Info>Sensor Status.
Device Module: The modules currently in operation on the connected
device. The G4 Connect app supports viewing the status of the Devices
communication (LTE) module (if equipped), wireless (Wi-Fi) module, and
Satellite (GPS) module.
Storage Device: Details regarding the DVR installed storage.
This screen lists the storage devices which are currently attached to the device. It also indicates whether the device is currently recording to the listed storage devices, their total storage capacity, the remainder capacity in storage space as well as estimated recording time.
The information shown is as follows:
- Storage Name
- Status
- Remain/Total
- Formatting
Version Info: The firmware version currently installed on the device, as
well as details for the firmware for any device peripherals.
This screen shows a summary of the various device hardware identification
numbers, and the version numbers of the firmware that is running on the
device.
The information shown is as follows:
- Device Model
- Firmware Version
- MCU Version
Other : A listing of system and settings logs, and configuration files
available for import or export.
By exporting the configuration of the DVR, you can systematically save all
settings associated with the device. This exported configuration file can then
be imported into another DVR, streamlining the setup process, and eliminating
the need for manual reconfiguration.
To export the configuration file:
- Plug a USB drive to a USB port of the DVR from which you intend to export the configuration file.
- Navigate to General->Other
- Click on icon to start exporting the configuration file. Click on ‘OK’.
Upon successful completion, it will display ‘100% Execution Successful’.
To import the configuration file:
- Plug the same USB drive in the USB port of the DVR in which you want to import the configuration file.
- Navigate to General->Other
- Click on icon to start importing the configuration files. Click on ‘OK’. Upon successful completion, it will display ‘100% Execution Successful’.
4.2 The ‘Preview’ tab: Viewing Live Video
Viewing video data in ‘real-time’ is done through the ‘Preview’ tab. The
Preview tab provides a view panel for each camera configured with the device.
The preview tab also provides the option to enable or disable the playback of
sound being recorded through the device’s built-in microphone.
Icon/Action | Function |
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Click “Sound On” to enable/disable sound | |
Click “Guide On” to superimpose a green grid over a video display. | |
Use the ‘Adjust’ button to change the video settings | |
Use ‘AI Calibration’ to calibrate the device | |
Double click | Double click the panel to full screen the video. |
- A video detailing the time, date, speed, coordinates, will be shown.
- Click Adjust to configure the video settings.
- Use the slider to adjust the brightness, contrast, hue, and saturation settings.
- Sliding right/left will increase/decrease its value.
By Default, all settings will be set to 31.
Once the settings are set, press hide to hide the settings adjuster.
4.3 The ‘Playback’ tab: Managing Recorded Videoclips
Video playback, or viewing data that has been previously recorded, is done
through the ‘Playback’ tab.
When opening the tab, you will be presented with a calendar view of all the
videoclip data recorded to the storage device.
Select a date by clicking on the calendar.
Clicking on a date in the calendar will open a panel displaying the ‘Stream Type’, ‘Storage Type’ and ‘Channel’.
Select the Stream Type, Storage Type, and Channel to filter the video data, and then click ‘Next’ to open the video playback timeline.
By moving the playback slider (located near the bottom of the panel) you can
specify where your video playback will begin.
The ‘Plus’ and ‘Minus’ buttons can be used to zoom-in and out of the timeline
to give you fine detail control of your video playback.
Clicking ‘Play’ will begin playback of a videoclip.
4.3.1 Using ‘Video Export’ to export a videoclip
- Click ‘Video Export’ .
- Drag the slider to the position in the timeline where you would like to begin the export. Click ‘Start Time’. Notice that the button changes from ‘Start Time’ to ‘End Time’
- The date selection tool will automatically pop up. Use the date selection tool to select the hour, minutes, and seconds where you would like to end your export. Click ‘End Time’ to complete your selection. Click OK to proceed or Cancel to cancel. Clicking ‘Video Export’ completes the export process. A summary screen will be displayed showing the export time period and the estimated file size of the video clip data to be exported.
The backup panel also allows you to define the file format to be used on export (‘Proprietary’, requiring G4 Viewer Plus™ to view, or the generic ‘*.avi’ video file format).
Once the file export is successful, a message saying “Execution Successful” will be displayed.
4.4 The ‘Preferences’ tab: Configuring Your Device
The preferences tab is used to configure basic setup, surveillance,
collection, alarm, and AI settings for the DVR.
NOTE : Settings may be different depending on the DVR model you are
using.
4.4.1 Basic Setup
All the core device settings can be configured in this section. This includes
key operational configurations such as device identifiers and vehicle
information, user management, time setup, device start-up behavior and network
settings and server configuration.
(Use the magnifying glass to zoom in and out for easier adjustment)
4.4.1.1 Regist Info
This subsection enables you to view and set the various identification codes to be associated with the device, as well as the vehicle it will be installed in, and the associated vehicle driver.
Device Info| Device ID| Numeric text field for setting a number to
identify the device.
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Vehicle Info| Vehicle Plate| Alphanumeric text field for setting the
vehicle plate number. This is typically the vehicle registration plate number.
| Vehicle Num| Alphanumeric field for setting the vehicle number.
Typically, the identification code used by the fleet operator to identify a
particular vehicle.
| Line Number| Alphanumeric text field for setting the vehicle line
number. Typically, the identification code used by the fleet operator to
identify a route.
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Driver Info| Driver Number| Alphanumeric text field for setting the
driver information.
| Driver Name| Alphanumeric text field for setting the name of the driver.
| Plate Color| Drop list for setting the color of the vehicle license
plate.
| Province ID| Alphanumeric text field for setting the province ID.
Typically, the province the fleet is operating in.
| City ID| Alphanumeric text field for setting the city ID. Typically, the
city the fleet is operating in.
| Manufacturer ID| Alphanumeric text field for setting the
vehicle’s manufacturer ID
| Terminal ID| Alphanumeric text field for setting the terminal ID.
Typically, the terminal the vehicle is operating from.
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| Terminal Phone| Numeric text field for setting the terminal phone number
| Terminal Type| Alphanumeric text field for setting the terminal type.
Typically, the terminal the fleet is operating from.
| Vehicle VPN| Alphanumeric text field for setting the vehicle VIN.
4.4.1.2 Time Setup
The device contains a real time clock. This subsection enables you to view and
set the date and time for the device, and also configure the options used for
time synchronization as well as daylight savings.
General| Date Format| Drop list which allows you to choose the format
in which date values will be displayed.
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| Time Format| Drop list which allows you to choose the format in which
time values will be displayed.
| Time Zone| Drop list which allows you to choose the time zone that the
device will be operating in.
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Time Sync| Date/Time| This is a set of fields allowing you to set the
current date and time for the real time clock in the device.
| Satellite| Checkbox – if selected, the device will synchronize the date
and time periodically with the GPS satellites.
| NTP| Checkbox – specifies if the device will synchronize the date and
time periodically with a selected Time Server.
| Center Server| Checkbox – specifies if the device will synchronize the
date and time periodically with the Center Server.
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DST| Enable| Checkbox – selecting this will enable the device to
calculate and adjust for daylight savings time.
| Offset| Drop list which allows you to choose the offset value to be used
for the daylight savings calculation.
| Start| This is a set of fields which allow you to choose the starting
point of the period for which the device will adjust for daylight savings
time.
| End| This is a set of fields which allow you to choose the ending point
of the period for which the device will adjust for daylight savings time.
4.4.1.3 Startup
This subsection enables you to set the startup characteristics of the device,
as well behavior of the device whilst in sleep mode.
ON/OFF| Power Up / Shutdown Mode| Drop list to select the conditions
for device startup and shutdown.
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| DVR Power Off Delay| Numeric text field for setting the additional time
period that the device will continue running after the vehicle ignition is off
and the record extend delay timer has expired. The device will power down
after this timer expires.
| Record Extend Timer| Numeric text field for setting the additional time
period that the device will continue recording after the vehicle ignition is
off.
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| Timer From| This consists of two-time fields to set the start time and
end time for which the device will turn on and turn off respectively.
| Light off time| The ICD display and lights will turn off after the set
time.
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Sleep| Sleep Mode| Drop list to select the sleep mode option for the
device.
| DVR Voltage Setup| Checkbox – selecting this option will enable the
device to monitor battery voltage. If the battery voltage falls below the
specified threshold, the device will turn off to protect the battery from
being discharged.
| Shutdown Voltage Threshold| Numeric text field to set the battery low
voltage threshold. If DVR Voltage Setup Low Volt Protect is selected, the
device will turn off when battery voltage is detected to be consistently below
this threshold value.
| Power Up Voltage Threshold| Numeric text field to set the recovery boot
voltage threshold. When the vehicle battery recovers its charge and is
consistently above this threshold value, the device will automatically turn on
again.
| Low Volt Upload| Checkbox – selected will enable the device to log and
report if low voltage situation occurs.
4.4.1.4 User Setup
This subsection enables you to add and edit users, as well as change the
passwords required to log into the system.
User Setup| Idle Time| Drop list which allows you to set the login
time out period. Users will be automatically logged out after the specified
period of inactivity.
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| User Name / User Group| List of users who are set up in the system. The
User Group shows the type of user.
Checkboxes allow you to select the specified user to edit or delete.
Notes:
· The user admin is the default administrator and cannot be deleted.
· Only administrators can add or delete users.
· In addition to the administrator, the maximum number of users that can be
added is two.
| Add| On the add user screen, the following fields will allow you to key
in the user details.
· Alphanumeric text field to key in the user name.
· Alphanumeric text field to key in the user password.
· Alphanumeric text field to key in the user password a second time to
confirm it.
User name maximum of:
· 10 characters
For password, you may input a maximum of:
· 16 characters
| Delete| After using the checkbox to select a user, the ’ X’ button
will allow you to delete the selected user. A confirmation message will be
displayed – clicking the “Yes” button on this prompt will confirm the
action and proceed to delete the selected user from the device.
| Edit| After using the checkbox to select a user, this button will
display the edit user screen.
The edit user screen will allow you to modify the selected user’s details:
· Alphanumeric text field to key in the username.
· Alphanumeric text field to key in the new user password.
·Alphanumeric text field to key in the new user password a second time to
confirm it.
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4.4.1.5 Network
This subsection enables you to view and set up all the network configuration
options for the device communications. These include settings for the local
network, web port settings, Wi-Fi, communications module, and center server
settings.
Server Setup| Center Server| Drop list which displays a list of
center servers configured in the device.
Selecting one of them will display the currently set configuration values and
allow you to modify them.
These configuration values are server specific. If you have more than one
center server set up, you will need to select each in turn and configure them
separately.
Add – “+” button allows you to add a new center server name and
configure its settings.
Delete – “X” button deletes the selected center server and its
associated configuration settings.
Notes:
– You may add up to 5 center servers.
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| ON| Checkbox – selecting this will mark the selected server as active.
| Protocol Type| Drop list to select the protocol type option for the
selected center server.
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| Enable Network| Drop list to select the network mode used to communicate
with the selected center server.
| Register Server IP| Numeric text field to configure the IP address of
the register server.
| Register Server port| Numeric text field to configure the port values
used by the register server for the following protocol types.
| Media Server IP| Numeric text field to configure the IP address of the
media server.
| Media Server Port| Numeric text field to configure the port values used
by the media server for the following protocol types.
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Ports| WEB Port| Numeric text field to set the web port number.
Local| DHCP Mode| Checkbox – if selected, the device will attempt to
obtain the IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway automatically from the DHCP
server.
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| Static IP| Checkbox – if selected, the device will use the manually
configured IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway.
| IP Address| Numeric text field allowing you to key in the IP address for
the device.
| Subnet Mask| Numeric text field allowing you to key in the IP address
subnet mask for the device.
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| Gateway| Numeric text field allowing you to key in the IP address of the
gateway for the device.
| Auto Get DNS| Checkbox – if selected, the device will attempt to obtain
the DNS settings automatically.
| Use Following DNS| Checkbox – if selected, the device will use the
manually configured DNS settings.
| Preferred DNS Server| Numeric text field allowing you to key in the IP
address of the primary DNS server.
| Alternate DNS Server| Numeric text field allowing you to key in the IP
address of the alternate DNS server
| MAC Address| Displays the MAC Address of the connected device.
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Wi- Fi| Enable| Drop list to select the enable type option for
the Wifi.
| Client Always| To configure the settings for client mode
| ESSID| It should match the Vehicle Number Field or Electronic serial
number.
| Security Mode| Text field to enter the username for WPA2 Enterprise
Credentials
| Password| Alphanumeric text field for password
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| AP Settings| To configure the settings for AP mode
| ESSID| It should match the Vehicle Number Field or Electronic serial
number.
| Security Mode| Drop list to select from the following options:
· None
· WEP
· WPA/WPA2- PSK
· WPA2_Enterprise
| Password| Alphanumeric text field for password
| Encryption| Drop list to select from the following options:
· AES
· TKIP
| Wi-Fi Channels| Set to Auto by default
| Wi-Fi Band| Drop list to select from the following options:
· 2.4G
· 5G
| Duration| Set to 120 by default
| Static IP| Numeric text field allowing you to key in the IP address.
| IP Address| Numeric text field allowing you to key in the IP address.
| Subnet Mask| Numeric text field allowing you to key in the subnet mask.
| Gateway| Numeric text field allowing you to key in the gateway address.
4.4.1.6 Application
NOTE: GATEKEEPER DOES NOT SUPPORT THIS CONFIGURATION.
FTP Server| FTP Enable|
| Server|
| Port|
| User Name|
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| Password|
Download| Auto download Reconnect| Checkbox – if selected, the device
will use the configured settings.
This item is unsupported and reserved for future development.
4.4.1.7 Voice Setup
TTS Volume | Set the volume of the TTS playback. |
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ICD2 Volume | Set the volume of the ICD2 playback. |
Preview Volume | Set the volume of the video preview. |
4.4.2 Surveillance
This section allows the user to setup the Digital IP Camera, and also
configure the on-screen display and video capture and streaming settings for
both the live viewing as well as the recording functions.
The settings here will allow you to enable and disable cameras for viewing and
recording, configure timings for when recording takes place, and adjust the
resolution and quality of the recorded video.
4.4.2.1 Live View
This subsection enables you to configure the settings for the live view of the
video coming from the cameras. These settings only affect the video being
viewed on the LCD monitor or the ICD2 – they do not affect the recorded video.
Preview| Startup Screen| Drop box for selecting the type of live
video displayed by default after device startup.
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| Channel| Checkboxes – allows you to select the cameras to be included as
part of the live view displayed channels.
| Preview Audio| Checkbox – if selected, the audio stream will be played
during the live video view. Else, the audio will be muted by default.
| Auto Loop Enable| Checkbox – if selected will enable the auto-loop
feature.
| Add Screen| Clicking the “Add Screen” button will add a new screen
layout to the list. You can then use the “ ” button to edit the new
screen layout settings.
| x| Clicking the “x” button will delete the associated screen
layout.
Live OSD| Date/Time| Checkbox – if selected, the date and time will
be displayed as an overlay text on top of the live video view on the LCD
monitor or ICD2.
| Vehicle Plate| Checkbox – if selected, the vehicle plate will be
displayed as an overlay text on top of the live video view on the LCD monitor
or ICD2.
| Alarm/Event| Checkbox – if selected, any alarms will be displayed as an
overlay text on top of the live video view on the LCD monitor or ICD2.
| Vehicle Num| Checkbox – if selected, the vehicle num will be displayed
as an overlay text on top of the live video view on the LCD monitor or ICD2.
| Speed| Checkbox – if selected, the speed will be displayed as an overlay
text on top of the live video view on the LCD monitor or ICD2.
| GPS| Checkbox – if selected, the GPS coordinates will be displayed as an
overlay text on top of the live video view on the LCD monitor or ICD2.
| Channel Name| Checkbox – if selected, the channel name will be
displayed as an overlay text on top of the live video view on the LCD monitor
or ICD2.
| G Sensor| Checkbox – if selected, the G Sensor information will be
displayed as an overlay text on top of the live video view on the LCD monitor
or ICD2.
4.4.2.2 Record
This section allows the user to select which cameras to record video from
and set up the quality and resolution of the recorded video.
General| System| This drop list enables you to select what system
format the video will be recorded in.
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| Overwrite| The device records video cyclically. This drop list enables
you to specify the conditions whereby older video will be overwritten.
| Storage Alert| Numeric text field setting the percentage of storage that
can be used before an alert is sent to the user.
| Lock Duration| Numeric text field setting the lock duration for video
data. If the lock duration is set, then video will always be retained for at
least this duration regardless of the overwrite settings.
| Pre-recording| Checkbox – if selected will enable the pre- recording
feature, so that when alarms/events occur, video data leading up to the
incident is available as well.
Selecting this checkbox will enable a drop list where you can specify the
duration of video to pre-record.
| SD Record Mode| Drop list to select the SD Record Mode
| Storage Dual Stream Recording| Checkbox – if selected, enables the DVR
to store dual stream recordings.
| Storage Dual Stream Split| A slide bar that allows the user to adjust
the priority of he storage used by the dual stream recordings.
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Main Stream| Channel| Drop list which displays the list of available
camera channels. Selecting one of them will display the currently set
configuration values, and allow you to modify them.
| Enable| Checkbox – if selected, enables this channel for inclusion into
the main stream recording.
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| Resolution| Drop list for selecting the resolution to record the video
on this channel
| Frame Rate| Drop list allowing you to select the frame rate (in terms of
frames per second) that you would like to record at.
| Quality| Drop list allowing you to select the encoding quality.
| Encode Standard| Drop list for selecting the encode standard of the
video on this channel.
| Channel Name| Alphanumeric text field for setting the channel name.
| Record Mode| Drop list allowing you to select the record mode.
| Audio| Checkbox – if selected, then audio will be included in the
recording. If this is not selected, then the video will not have any audio.
| Alarm Quality| Drop list to select the recording video quality during an
alarm event.
| Encode Mode| Drop list to select the encoding mode.
| Audio Code Format| Drop list to select the audio code formatting.
| Copy| This feature allows you to easily copy the configuration settings
on this channel to another selected channel. Use the drop list to select a
channel – then clicking the “Copy” button will replicate all the current
settings to the selected channel.
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Sub stream| Channel| Drop list which displays the list of available
camera channels. Selecting one of them will display the currently set
configuration values and allow you to modify them.
| Enable| Checkbox – if selected, enables this channel for inclusion into
the sub stream recording.
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| Resolution| Drop list for selecting the resolution to record the video
on the channel
| Frame Rate| Drop list allowing you to select the frame rate (in terms of
frames per second) that you would like to record at.
| Quality| Drop list allowing you to select the encoding quality.
| Encode Standard| Drop list for selecting the encode standard of the
video on this channel.
| Audio| Checkbox – if selected, then audio will be included in the
recording. If this is not selected, then the video will not have any audio.
| Copy| This feature allows you to easily copy the configuration settings
on this channel to another selected channel. Use the drop list to select a
channel – then clicking the “Copy” button will replicate all the current
settings to the selected channel.
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Record OSD| Time| Checkbox – if selected, the date and time will be
displayed as an overlay text on top of the recorded video.
| Vehicle Plate| Checkbox – if selected, the vehicle Plate will be
displayed as an overlay text on top of the recorded video.
| Channel Name| Checkbox – if selected, the channel name will be displayed
as an overlay text on top of the recorded video.
| Alarm/Event| This setting allows you to set the Alarm Info on the
recorded video. Click the (Setup) button to display the position setting
screen.
| Speed| Checkbox – if selected, the speed will be displayed as an overlay
text on top of the recorded video.
| GPS| Checkbox – if selected, the GPS coordinates will be displayed as an
overlay text on top of the recorded video.
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| Vehicle Num| Checkbox – if selected, the Vehicle Num will be displayed
as an overlay text on top of the recorded video.
4.4.2.3 IPC Setup
This subsection enables you to easily search for and configure the Digital
IP cameras connected to the DVR.
- Enable Channel: The checkbox toggles the camera between enabled and disabled.
- Outside Channel: This checkbox marks an outside camera
4.4.2.4 Camera Setup
This subsection enables you to easily adjust the camera setup for each channel used by the DVR.
- Channel: A drop list allowing you to select an active channel to edit.
- Mirror: A drop list allowing the user to toggle if the video should be mirrored.
- Flip: A drop list allowing the user to toggle if the video should be flipped.
4.4.3 Collection
This section allows the user to configure all the settings related to data
collection. This includes event logging from sensor input as well as alarms.
The user can also configure the options for automated snapshots from the
cameras based on specified triggers.
4.4.3.1 General
This subsection enables you to view and edit the data collection settings for
sensors, alarms and other related events.
Serial Port| RS232- 1| The first associated drop list allows the
user to configure the port function. The second associated drop list allows
the user to set the baud rate for the port.
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Network| Name| Drop list allowing the user to set the network
settings of the DVR.
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| Type| Drop list to select the classification level for the alarm.
| Sub type| Default set to none
| IP| Numeric text field to configure the IP address of the register
server.
| Port| Numeric text field to set the port number for the device.
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Speed| Unit| Drop list allowing the user to set the measurement unit
for the speed.
| Source| Drop list allowing the user to set the source for the speed
measurement.
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Location| Navigation mode| Drop list allowing the user to select the
navigation mode of the DVR.
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Mileage| Total| Displays the total mileage which the vehicle has
travelled.
| Base Value| Sets the mileage of the vehicle on first day of service on
that route. This value can be entered manually.
| Operation| Correct: Allows the current mileage of the vehicle to be
entered.
Clear: Resets the mileage of the vehicle to 0.
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Unit| Temperature| Please set the preferred temperature measurement
unit (Celsius or Fahrenheit) used in your region of operations.
4.4.3.2 Snap Setting
Time Snap| Time Snap| Checkbox – if selected, this feature allows you to
set up a schedule to capture snapshots using the cameras.
** Clicking the “Add” button will add a snapshot schedule task to the
displayed task list with the following settings that you can edit:
· Start Time – this is a time field which allows you to set the starting
time to begin taking the snapshots.
· End Time – this is a time field which allows you to set the ending time
to stop taking the snapshots.
· x – you can always click the (x) button to remove the associated
snapshot task from the list.
· 3 – this button will display the snapshot link set screen where you can
edit the configuration settings for the snapshots taken during this snapshot
task.
In the configuration screen, you will be able to configure the snapshot
settings for each individual camera channel in turn:
• Channel – this is a drop list allowing you to select a particular camera
channel. The associated snapshot settings for this channel will be displayed
for editing.
• Snap Enable – if the checkbox is selected, then this camera channel is
included when the DVR performs the snap shot task.
• Resolution – this drop list enables you to select the resolution for
the snapshots.
• Quality – this drop list enables you to select the quality of the
snapshot.
• Upload Type – checkboxes which allow you to select whether the snapshots
are to be uploaded to FTP and/or Server.
• Image Quantity – numeric text field to key in the number of snapshots
that will be taken.
• Interval – numeric text field to key in the interval (in seconds)
between snapshots.
• Copy – this feature allows you to copy the current snapshot settings for
this channel to another channel, thus allowing you to replicate the snapshot
task settings easily and quickly. Once you have selected the channel to copy
to, click on the “Copy” button to make the copy.
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Trigger Snap| Alarm Image Upload Settings| Setting this enables the
device to automatically take snapshots whenever an alarm event occurs.
** Clicking the “Setup” button displays the snap link settings page
which allows you to configure the settings for the snapshots to be taken where
there is an alarm event.
In the configuration screen, you will be able to configure the snapshot
settings for each individual camera channel in turn:
• Channel – this is a drop list allowing you to select a particular
camera channel. The associated snapshot settings for this channel will be
displayed for editing.
• Snap Enable – if the checkbox is selected, then this camera channel is
included when the DVR performs the snap shots.
• Resolution – this drop list enables you to select the resolution for
the snapshots.
• Quality – this drop list enables you to select the quality of the
snapshot.
• Upload Type – checkboxes which allow you to select whether the
snapshots are to be uploaded to FTP and/or Server.
• Image Quantity – numeric text field to key in the number of snapshots
that will be taken.
• Interval – numeric text field to key in the interval (in seconds)
between snapshots.
• Copy – this feature allows you to copy the current snapshot settings
for this channel to another channel, thus allowing you to replicate the
snapshot settings easily and quickly for the different camera channels. Once
you have selected the channel to copy to, click on the “Copy” button to
make the copy.
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| M anual Image Upload Settings| These settings are used
for snapshots which are taken manually by the user. Clicking the “Setup”
| | button displays the snap link settings page which allows you to configure
the settings.
In the configuration screen, you will be able to configure the snapshot
settings for each individual camera channel in turn:
• Channel – this is a drop list allowing you to select a particular
camera channel. The associated snapshot settings for this channel will be
displayed for editing.
• Snap Enable – if the checkbox is selected, then this camera channel is
included when the DVR performs the snap shots.
• Resolution – this drop list enables you to select the resolution for
the snapshots.
• Quality – this drop list enables you to select the quality of the
snapshot.
• Upload Type – checkboxes which allow you to select whether the
snapshots are to be uploaded to FTP and/or Server.
• Image Quantity – numeric text field to key in the number of snapshots
that will be taken.
• Copy – this feature allows you to copy the current snapshot settings
for this channel to another channel, thus allowing you to replicate the
snapshot settings easily and quickly for the different camera channels. Once
you have selected the channel to copy to, click on the “Copy” button to
make the copy.
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4.4.4 Alarm
All settings related to alarm events are contained in this section. The user
can configure the settings for the various alarms such as speed, panel, IO,
ACC, as well as video loss events.
4.4.4.1 Base
This subsection enables you to set up the trigger for alarm events based on
speed, panel and IO input, and also to define the actions that will be taken
when the alarm occurs.
IO Alarm| Name| The list of available IO input triggers is listed on
the screen. You may use the “^” and “v” buttons to scroll the list.
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| OSD| Alphanumeric text field for setting a short code name identifying
this sensor on the OSD (text data overlay on the video)
| Enable| Checkbox – if selected, will enable the device to monitor the
associated IO input line for an alarm trigger.
| Alarm Type| Drop list to select the classification level for the alarm:
| Sensor Uses| This feature allows you to easily decide the usage of the
sensor.
| Trigger| Click the “Setup” button under Trigger to display the
Trigger setup screen for the associated IO input line.
| Linkage| Click the “Setup” button under Linkage to go to the Linkage
setup screen. This sets up the video display, recording and snapshot options
associated with this alarm.
The Linkage setup screen enables you to configure the following options:
• Channel – checkboxes which allow you to select any combination of
the camera channels to be included in the display and recording.
• Pre-Recording – numeric value box which allows you to enter the
duration for which video will continue to be recorded when the alarm is
triggered.
• Post Recording – drop list which allows you to select the duration
for which video will continue to be recorded when the alarm is triggered.
• Lock – checkbox, if selected will mark the recorded video
associated with this alarm as locked video.
• Linkage IO Output – checkboxes, if enabled, the device will send
a signal to the selected IO output lines.
| | • Output Delay Time – numeric text field to set the delay time
for the IO output (in seconds).
• Alarm Upload – checkbox, if selected will enable the device to
upload the alarm to the center server.
•Linkage Screen – drop list to select the options to display the video
from the selected cameras on-screen when the alarm occurs.
• Alarm Image Upload – checkbox – if selected, when the alarm occurs,
the device will take snap shots using the selected cameras.
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Speed Alarm| Name| Set to Overspeed
| Enable| Checkbox – if selected, enables the device to monitor for
overspeed events. In case of speed exceeding the specified threshold, this
alarm will be triggered.
| Alarm Type| Drop list to select the classification level for the alarm:
| Trigger| Click the “Setup” button under Trigger to display the
Trigger setup screen.
• Early Difference: Numeric field to key in a value for when the vehicle
goes over a specified speed prior to the actual speed limit.
_ • Speed: Numeric field to key in the speed value over which the device
will flag an over speed alarm.
• Duration Time: _Numeric field to set the duration of the alarm (in
seconds).
• Save Settings: Click the “OK” button to save the alarm settings.
Back to Previous: Click the “Cancel” button to return to the previous
screen without saving.
| Linkage| Click the “Setup” button under Linkage to go to the Linkage
setup screen. This sets up the video display, recording and snapshot options
associated with this alarm.
Driver Alert| Name| Set to Driver Alert
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| Enable| Checkbox – if selected, enables the device to monitor for Driver
Alert Button presses. In case of the panic button on the panel being pressed,
this alarm will be triggered.
| Alarm Type| Drop list to select the classification level for the alarm:
| Trigger| Click the “Setup” button under Trigger to display the
Trigger setup screen.
Debounce Time: Multiple alarms of the same source activated within the debounce time frame are regarded as one alarm. Numeric text field to select debounce time from 0 to 10 seconds.
_ • Debounce Time: Numeric text field to key in the duration of panic
button press on the panel for which the device will flag the panic alarm.
• Save Settings: Click the “OK” button to save the alarm settings.
• Back to Previous: _Click the “Cancel” button to return to the
previous screen without saving.
| Linkage| Click the “Setup” button under Linkage to go to the Linkage setup screen. This sets up the video display, recording and snapshot options associated with this alarm.
4.4.4.2 Video
This subsection enables you to set up the trigger for alarm events based on video loss, and also to define the actions that will be taken when the alarm occurs.
Videoloss | Name | Set to Videoloss |
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Enable | Checkbox – if selected, enables the device to monitor video loss |
events. In case of video loss detected on the specified camera channels, this
alarm will be triggered.
| Alarm Type| Drop list to select the classification level for the
alarm:
| Trigger| Click the “Setup” button under Trigger to display the
Trigger setup screen for the video loss detection.
This will display a screen with a list of checkboxes allowing you to select a
combination of camera channels for which the device will monitor for video
loss events.
| Linkage| Click the “Setup” button under Linkage to go to the Linkage
setup screen. This sets up the video display, recording and snapshot options
associated with this alarm.
Motion| Name| Set to Motion.
| Enable| Enables whether motion detection will be enabled.
| Alarm Type| Sets whether or not motion detection will be triggered by
and event or an alarm.
| Trigger| Click the “setup” button and a separate window will appear
for Motion detection setup. In this window several options are available.
Select the channel on which you want the motion detection to be recorded. The
area setup button of the selected channel will display a grid pattern. Select
the area required to be covered by Motion detection.
| Linkage| When the “setup” button is selected a separate window will
appear with options with multiple choices
Tampering| Name| Set to Tampering
| Enable| checkbox – if selected, enables the device to monitor for tamper
events. If a camera is tampered with the specified camera channels, this alarm
will be triggered.
| Alarm Type| Drop list to select the classification level for the
alarm.
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| Trigger| Click the “setup” button and a separate window will appear
for Tamper setup. In this window, several options are available. Select the
channel on which you want the tamper to be recorded. Select the area required
to be covered by Tamper detection.
| Linkage| Click the “Setup” button under Linkage to go to the Linkage
setup screen. This sets up the video display, recording and snapshot options
associated with this alarm.
4.4.4.3 Advanced
This subsection enables you to set up the trigger for alarm events based on
ACC input, and also to define the actions that will be taken when the alarm
occurs.
G Sensor| Enable| Checkbox – if selected, enables the device to
monitor for G Sensor trigger events. In case of G Sensor exceeding the
threshold values, this alarm will be triggered.
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| Alarm Type| Drop list to select the classification level for the alarm:
| Trigger| Click the “Setup” button under Trigger to display the
Trigger setup screen to setup the G Sensor threshold values:
X – numeric text field to set the threshold value for the G forces along
the x-axis.
Y – numeric text field to set the threshold value for the G forces along
the y-axis .
Z – numeric text field to set the threshold value for the G forces
along the z-axis.
Debounce time – Multiple alarms of the same resource active within the
debounce time frame are regarded as one alarm
| Linkage| Click the “Setup” button under Linkage to go to the Linkage
setup screen. This sets up the video display, recording and snapshot options
associated with this alarm.
Geo Fence| Area I/O Alarm Switch| This turns on the alarm for geo fence
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| Line I/O Alarm Switch| • Skew Alarm Switch
• Driving Alarm Switch
• Section Limit Speed TTS Switch
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T &H Sensor| Name| T&H stands for Temperature and Humidity, this
screen allows the user to see how the MDVR is doing regarding Temperature and
Humidity.
| Enable| Checkbox – if selected, enables the device to monitor T&H Sensor
events. In case of T&H Sensor exceeding the threshold values, this alarm will
be triggered.
| Alarm Type| Drop list to select the classification level for the alarm.
| Trigger| Click the “Setup” button under Trigger to display the
Trigger setup screen to setup the T&H Sensor threshold values:
▪ High Temp. Thresh – numeric text field to setup the high temperature
limit to trigger the sensor.
▪ Temp. Increase Warn Time – numeric text field to enter the warning time
for increase in temperature.
▪ Temp. Increase Difference – numeric text field for temperature
difference increase.
▪ Debounce Time – Multiple alarms of the same source activated within the
debounce time frame are regarded as one alarm. Numeric text field to select
debounce time from 0 to 10 Seconds.
| Linkage| Click the “ Setup” button under Linkage to go to the
Linkage setup screen. This sets up the video display, recording and snapshot
options associated with this alarm.
4.4.4.4 AI
ADAS | Name | Name of the Alarm |
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Enable | Checkbox – if selected, enables the selected alarm | |
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Alarm Type | Drop list to select the classification level for the alarm. | |
Trigger | Click the “Setup” button under Trigger to display the Trigger |
setup screen.
| Linkage| Click the “Setup” button under Linkage to go to the Linkage
setup screen. This sets up the video display, recording and snapshot options
associated with this alarm.
DSM| Name| Name of the Alarm
| Enable| Checkbox – if selected, enables the selected alarm
| Alarm Type| Drop list to select the classification level for the alarm.
| Trigger| Click the “Setup” button under Trigger to display the Trigger
setup screen.
| Linkage| Click the “Setup” button under Linkage to go to the Linkage
setup screen. This sets up the video display, recording and snapshot options
associated with this alarm.
CP| Name| Name of the Alarm
| Enable| Checkbox – if selected, enables the selected alarm
| Alarm Type| Drop list to select the classification level for the alarm.
| Trigger| Click the “Setup” button under Trigger to display the Trigger
setup screen.
| Linkage| Click the “Setup” button under Linkage to go to the Linkage
setup screen. This sets up the video display, recording and snapshot options
associated with this alarm.
Algorithm| ADAS Camera Install Height| Set the height for the ADAS
Camera being installed in the vehicle (in cm)
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| AI Alarm Voice Enable| Checkbox – if selected, enables the AI alarm voice
| R-Watch| Checkbox – if selected, enables the R-watch
Algorithm calibration| Channel| Displays the channel number
| Use| Drop down list to select the usage of channels
| Mode type| Drop own list to set the mode type to either ‘Normal’ or
‘Calibration’.
4.5 Other
Click the icon on the upper right corner to access the “Other” tab. This
section contains information about privacy policy agreement, Decode, and
allows the user to logout.
4.5.1 About
Click the about icon to access the G4 Connect Privacy Policy and User
Agreement. The privacy policy is designed to inform the user about the privacy
policies and practices.
4.5.2 Decode
This section enables the user to choose video decode type.
Select Hardware Decode to use the devices GPU to decode video
Select Software Decode to use the devices CPU to decode video
- Choose between Hardware Decode and Software Decode
- Press OK to proceed and Cancel to cancel.
4.5.3 Logout
Click the logout icon to logout of the application. Press OK to logout or
Cancel to cancel.
Contact Information
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Toll Free – 1 888 666 4833
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