AVR8345Operation Manual

OM-AVR8345

Revision A // November 2012

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Avalex Digital Video RecordersRuggedized and designed with you in mind. Avalex DVRs are user friendly, light-weight, and versatile.

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Thank you for purchasing a Digital Video Recorder developed by Avalex Technologies. Your rugged and reliable DVR allows you the ability to record both RS-170 and SMPTE-292 video sources as well as download your files to portable memory devices for ease of storage and video analysis once your mission is accomplished. Avalex Technologies sets the industry standard by consistently innovating and developing customized solutions to fit our users’ needs. Our products are designed to endure the harshest environments both in the air and on products are designed to endure the harshest environments both in the air and on the ground.

As of the revision date, the information in this manual is current. Avalex Technologies reserves the right to update and revise the information contained in this manual with or without notifying current users. It is the responsibility of the user to obtain current information.

To obtain current information or a revised version of this manual, contact: Avalex Technologies www.avalex.com850.470.8464

ForewordCopyright Information...........iiHistory of Revisions...............iiWelcome...............................iii Tips & Warnings...................iii

Table of Contents..............iv-v

Recorder IntroductionQuick Start Guide..................1 DVR Basics............................1

DVR Storage Options............1

DVR Knob Functions.............2

Mode Control Knob...............2

Menu Select Knob.................2

Accessing the Main Menu.....2

DVR Button Functions...........3

DVR LED Guide..................4-5

Memory LED Indicators.........4

Status LED Indicators............5

Main MenuMain Menu Introduction........6 Accessing & Exiting the Menu..6

Files Menu.............................7 Sorting the File List...............7 File Name Definitions............7 File Playback.........................8 File Rewind............................8 File Fast Forward..................8 Accessing File Details...............9

Transferring a File.....................9

Deleting a File...........................9

Status Menu........................10 Memory Submenu...............11 Clearing a Memory Device...11

System Submenu................11 Logs Submenu....................12

Exporting Log Information....12

Log Information Categories..12

Sorting Log Information......12

Settings Menu.....................13 Video Input Submenu..........14 Activating a Video Input......14

Selecting a Capture Mode..14

Star Button Submenu..........15

Star Button Functions..........15

Assigning Button Functions..15

Record Quality Submenu.....16

Record Time Per GB..........16

Record Overflow Submenu..16

Activating Record Overflow..16

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Configuration Menu.............17 Panel Dimming Submenu....18 Altering Brightness Levels....18

Dimming Options..................18

Local Time Zone Submenu..19 Altering Recorder Time........19

AppendixProduct Specs Chart...........22Photo Diagram....................23Formatting a SATA Drive ....24Menu Diagrams..............25-29 Main Menu...........................25

Files Menu............................26

Status Menu........................27

Settings Menu.....................28

Configuration Menu.............29

Warranty Information.....30-31Tech Support Information...32 Tech Support Contact.........32Acronyms & Abbreviations......................33

IndexA to Z Index....................34-35

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------Quick Start Guide The Basics

The quick start guide will help you operate your recorder while using the default functions.

Detailed directions on the operation of your recorder menu system are available in the Main Menu section beginning on Page 6.

To turn the DVR on, apply 28VDC power. The DVR will automatically turn on.

To turn the DVR off, remove power.

Storage OptionsYour AVR8345 Digital Video Recorder includes a 4GB solid state internal memory. It can also accept USB drives, SD cards, and SATA drives.

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------Quick Start Guide Knob Functions

Your recorder has two knobs: the Mode Control Knob and the Menu Select Knob. Included below are their default functions.

Mode Control Knob The Mode Control Knob allows you to choose one of three modes:

Play: Allows playback of previously recorded files.Stop: Stops playback or recording. While in stop recording. While in stop mode, you may access the recorder menu.Record: Allows you to record video.

The Menu Select Knob allows you to:

Access the Main Menu: While in Stop mode, push the Menu Select Knob to access the Main Menu.

Highlight and select a menu option: Highlight and select a menu option: Turn the Menu Select Knob to highlight a menu option. Push to select.

To view the recorder menu system, you must have your recorder output connected to a display.

Menu Select Knob

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The Star button must be configured in the Settings Menu. For information on Star button functions and configuration, see page 15.

The , , and buttons are disabled during record mode.

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Keypad Diagram

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To display a list of previously recorded files, press .

To rewind video playback, press .

To perform one of four programmable functions, press .

To pause or play video playback, press .

To Fast Forward video playback, press .

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------Quick Start Guide Button Functions

Your recorder has a five button keypad. The keypad functions are included below.

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---------------------------------------------------------- Memory LED

Memory LEDs light up as the internal memory fills. One light means the memory is ¼ full, two lights mean the memory is ½ full, etc.

Internal LEDThe Internal LED indicates you are recording to the internal memory.to the internal memory.

SATA LEDThe SATA LED indicates you are recording to the SATA drive.

SD LEDThe SD LED indicates you are recording to the SD Card.

USB LEDUSB LEDThe USB LED indicates you are recording to the USB Drive.

USB LED

SD Card LED

SATA LED

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Memory LED

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------Quick Start Guide LED Indicator Guide

Your recorder has five memory LED indicators. Their functions are defined below.

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Video LEDThe Video LED means that an active video source is connected and ready to record.

Audio LEDThe Audio LED means that an active audio source is connected and ready to record.

Error LEDError LEDThe Error LEDs indicate a process error. They also indicate a process such as accessing the recorder menu is underway. Information, Warning, and Error Logs can be reviewed in the Logs Menu.

Photo SensorThe Photo Sensor senses light and automatically adjusts the keypad and LED brightness. This setting adjusts the keypad and LED brightness. This setting must be activated in the Panel Dimming submenu.

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------Quick Start Guide LED Indicator Guide

Your recorder has three status LED indicators and a photo sensor. Their functions are defined below.

Audio LED

Video LED

Error LED

Photo Sensor

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The Main Menu allows you to change the default settings of the recorder as well as view files for playback and export.

To Access the Main Menu:1. Turn the Mode Control Knob to STOP. 2. Press the Menu Select Knob.

To Exit the Main Menu: 1. Turn the Menu Select Knob to highlight Exit. 2. Press the Menu Select Knob to exit the main menu.

Files Menu

The Files Menu allows you to view and access a list of files which are recordings or snapshots saved to your memory devices.

To access the Files Menu: 1. Press on the front of your recorder.

You may sort the file list by Date, Type, and Media.Date: You may sort the files in descending order (newest to oldest) or ascending order (oldest to newest).Type: You may group pictures (jpeg) and video (H264) so it is easy to distinguish one from the other.Media: You may sort the files by where they are located within memory storage (INT, SATA, USB, SD). This may be found under memory storage (INT, SATA, USB, SD). This may be found under the DRV heading.

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File Name Definition1) Video file capture in REC mode. 2) Snapshot taken during STOP mode. 3) Snapshot taken during REC mode. You may view detailed file information by highlighting

and selecting the file you would like to view.

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Files Menu

While in stop mode, you may play a file back, rewind, and fast forward.

To play a file back: 1. Access the files menu2. Highlight the file you would like to play back.3. Turn the Mode Control Knob to play mode. 4. The file will automatically display on your monitor.4. The file will automatically display on your monitor.

To rewind and fast forward during playback: 1. Press or . 2.To jog through video, turn the Menu Select Knob. Left to jog back. Right to jog forward.3. To stop rewinding or fast forwarding, press .

Magenta Markers appear in the progress bar during jog mode. A marker is shown at each playback start location. The most recent marker is the tallest.

The file name, time played, total time and file location are located on the top portion of the screen during playback.

Pressing or multiple times increases the speed by two times each press (i.e. 2X, 4X, 8X, etc…).

Your recorder will play recordings of up to 2 hours and 15 minutes in length. Longer files must be downloaded to a computer for playback.

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Files Menu

The File Details submenu displays information such as the date and time the file was produced as well as the size and duration of the file. You may also transfer or delete the file.

To access File Details: 1. Access the Files Menu. 2. Highlight the file you would like to view and press the Menu Select Knob.

To transfer a file: 1. Highlight and select the external media device to which you will transfer files.2. The status bar will disappear when the transfer is complete.3. Once the status bar 3. Once the status bar disappears, you may remove your external memory device or continue transferring files.

To delete a file: 1. Highlight and select the file you would like to delete.2. Select Delete File.3. Confirm: Delete to delete. Confirm: Cancel to cancel.

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Status Menu

The status menu allows you to view information about the recorder memory and the operation of your recorder system.

There are three different submenus in the status menu: Memory, System, and Logs. Each will be covered on the following pages.

To access the Status Menu: 1. Access the Main Menu. 2. Highlight and select Status.

The System submenu may contain useful information if you need to contact Avalex Technologies technical support.

In the System Submenu, you may view voltage, temperature, recorder runtime, and software version information.

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The Memory submenu allows you to view information about your memory devices.

! Clear Memory will delete all files on a memory device. Once files are deleted, they cannot be recovered.

To clear an internal or external memory device: 1. Highlight and select the memory device you would like to clear. 2. Select the Confirm Clear option. 3. Confirm Clear to delete all files. Cancel Clear to cancel file delete. 4. Highlight and select Exit to close the menu. 4. Highlight and select Exit to close the menu.

To access the System submenu: 1. Access the Status Menu. 2. Highlight and select System.

Status Menu

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The Logs submenu may be useful for troubleshooting.

The Prty heading contains three types of log information.Informational: Require no action. Listed in white text. Warning: May or may not require action. Listed in green text. Error: Indicate a process error. Listed in yellow text.

To export the log information to a memory device:1. Access the logs submenu.2. Highlight and select Export 3. Highlight the memory device which is the desired export destination.4. Press the Menu Select Knob to export. 5. Highlight and select Exit to close the menu.

You may sort the logs by three categories:

Date: Logs may be sorted in descending (Newest to Oldest) or ascending (Oldest to Newest) order. Code: You may sort the logs by their descriptions. Priority: Logs may be sorted by priority: Informational, Warning, or Error.

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You may select the appropriate video input source, assign a star button function, set the record quality, and set the record overflow.

The Settings Menu allows you to alter the default settings of your recorder.

To Access the Settings Menu: 1. Access the Main Menu. 2. Highlight and select Settings.

Settings Menu

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Video Input Select allows you to select the video input you would like to record.

The Avalex Technologies AVR8345 accepts both composite video (RS170) and HD video (SMPTE-292).

You have the option to select Interlaced or Progressive Capture. The default setting for your HD recorder is Progressive Capture. Choose the capture mode that suits your equipment best.

To activate a video input: 1. Highlight and select the desired video input. The video input you are recording will be listed as Active.2. Highlight and select Interlaced or Progressive Capture. The capture setting you designate will be listed as Active.3. Highlight and select Exit to close the menu.

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The Star Button Assignment menu allows you to designate one of four star button functions.

The four functions of the Star button are: 1. Audio Mute silences the audio input during REC mode.2. Snapshot takes a still photo of the current video input during STOP or REC mode. 3. Change Video Input switches the video input you are recording. Video input must be changed while in STOP mode. 4. Tag Video places up to eight markers in a video while 4. Tag Video places up to eight markers in a video while recording. You may revisit the markers during video playback.

Once you assign a Star button function, you may exit the menu and begin using the Star button during STOP or REC mode.

To assign a Star button function: 1. Highlight and select the desired function. The assigned function will be listed as Active.2. Highlight and select Exit to close the menu.

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Record Time Per Gigabyte

To alter the record quality: 1. Access the Main Menu. 2. Highlight and select Settings. 3. Select Record Quality. 4. Highlight and select your desired record quality. The current record quality is listed as Active. 5. Highlight and select Exit to close the menu. 5. Highlight and select Exit to close the menu.

! If Record Overflow is not active, the recorder will stop recording when the memory device becomes full.

To activate record overflow: 1. Access the Main Menu. 2. Highlight and select Settings. 3. Select Record Overflow. 4. Highlight and select Overflow On . 5. Highlight and select Exit to close the menu.

HD Video30 Minutes21 Minutes16 Minutes

Standard Video82 Minutes48 Minutes27 Minutes

Standard QualityMedium Quality High Quality

The Record Quality submenu allows you to alter the look of the video which you are recording.

Record Overflow allows the recorder to automatically switch recording from one memory device to another when full.

To use record overflow, it must be activated. As a default, record overflow is inactive

Making use of high quality recording can enhance the look of the final product but, the higher quality video will take up more memory.

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Configuration Menu

The Configuration Menu allows you to set the local time zone on your recorder and alter the brightness of the front panel LEDs and buttons.

To access the Configuration Menu:1. Access the Main Menu.2. Highlight and select Configuration.

The Administration submenu is a section for troubleshooting by Avalex Technologies technicians. A code is required to access this submenu which should only be accessed if directed by Avalex Technologies Technical Support.

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There are three front panel dimming options:Photosensor: The recorder photo sensor will automatically sense light levels and adjust the brightness accordingly.5V/28V input: This uses either 5V or 28V to set the brightness of your panel LEDs. It varies by voltage, not by current. Fixed:Fixed: You may adjust the LED and button brightness according to your personal preferences. The brightness level will remain the same unless altered in the Panel Dimming submenu.

The Panel Dimming submenu allows you to alter the brightness of the recorder front panel LEDs and buttons.

To alter the LED and button brightness levels: 1. Access the Panel Dimming submenu. 2. Highlight and select your desired dimming option. 3. For photosensor and fixed, a brightness scale will appear. 4. Highlight and select the brightness scale. 5. Turn the Menu Select Knob to set the desired brightness. Press to confirm. 6. Highlight and select Exit to exit the menu.

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The Local Time Zone submenu allows you to set your local time on your recorder.

To alter the local time on your recorder: 1. Access the Local Time Zone submenu. 2. Highlight and select Offset from UTC. 3. Turn the Menu Select Knob to adjust the recorder time to your local time. Press to confirm. 4. Highlight and select Exit to close the menu.

Configuration Menu

The default recorder time is set to UTC or Zulu Time.

AppendixProduct Specs Chart.............22Photo Diagram.......................23Formatting a SATA Drive.......24Menu Diagrams................25-29 Main Menu..........................25 Files Menu...........................26 Status Menu........................27 Settings Menu.....................28 Configuration Menu............29Warranty Information.......30-31Tech Support Information.....32 Tech Support Contact.........32Acronyms & Acronyms & Abbreviations........................33A to Z Index......................34-35

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSAVR8345 1.5”; 38.1 mm 5.75”; 146.05 mm 7”; 177.8 mm 1.5 lbs; 0.68 kg 0° to 55° C; 32° to 131° F -10° to 65° C; 14° to 149° F -10° to 65° C; 14° to 149° F NTSC: 720 x 480; PAL: 720 x 576; HD: 720p SD - Std. = 1.2 Mbps; Med. = 2.4 Mbps; High = 4.8 MbpsHD - Std. = 4 Mbps; Med. = 6 Mbps; High = 8 Mbps 4 Gigabytes3 Inputs; 1 Output 1 Inputs; 1 Output Stereo Audio; Ethernet for future expansion Stereo Audio; Ethernet for future expansion NTSC; PAL; HD-SDI; 720P28 VDC Without SATA - 7 Watts With SATA - 11.2 Watts 2 Amps

Part NumberHeight Width Depth Weight Operating Range Storage Range Storage Range Resolution

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Internal MemoryVideo (RS-170) HD Video (SMPTE-292)Audio/EthernetSignal TypesSignal TypesPower Input

Typical Power Draw(At 28 Volts)

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AVR8345 Photo Diagram

Below is a photo diagram of an AVR8345 HD Digital Video Recorder. Image is for reference only. This photo diagram is not intended to substitute for a product interconnect drawing. To obtain a current interconnect drawing, please contact Avalex Technologies.

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To use your SATA drive, SD or USB, you must format your SATA drive to FAT32.

To Format Your External Memory Devices To FAT32: 1. Open My Computer (in Vista/7, open Computer). This can be accessed via the desktop shortcut or from the Start menu. 2. Insert the storage device you want to format. 3. Close the Autoplay window if it appears. 4. Close Windows Media Player and any other media players if they 4. Close Windows Media Player and any other media players if they appear. Media players will prevent the device from being formatted. 5. Right click the device that is to be formatted and select Format. 6. A format window should appear with several options. a. The capacity should match the target device’s actual memory size. b. The file system should be set to FAT32. DO NOT select NTFS. c. The allocation unit size is automatic and should be left alone. d. Volume Label is anything that can easily identify the storage device. d. Volume Label is anything that can easily identify the storage device. e. Deselect Quick Format for best results. 7. Select Start to begin the formatting process. 8. A prompt will ask again if you want to format the device. Select Ok. 9. Device formatting time will vary based on the transfer rate and capacity of the storage device.

Directions for Microsoft Windows based computers are included below. Reformatting of a storage device works well as a preventive measure. Be sure to perform this procedure on any suspect devices.

It is recommended to reformat the storage device whenever it is connected to a PC for data retrieval.

! Ensure that you select the correct drive when formatting to FAT32. Formatting your drive to FAT32 will erase all data on that drive.

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Files Status Settings Configuration

The menu diagrams are intended as a visual map of your recorder menu system. For directions on how to access and select options, please refer to the Main Menu section beginning on page 6.

Files Menu Diagram

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Files Menu

The following is a visual representation of the Files Menu.

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File Transfer File Delete

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Status Menu Diagram

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Settings Menu Diagram

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Settings Menu

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Configuration Menu Diagram

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LIMITED WARRANTY: Avalex Technologies makes NO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, OR FITNESS OF A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, or any other warranties of quality, product performance, or Buyer satisfaction, whether EXPRESS or IMPLIED except as to title AND as set forth herein:

Avalex Technologies warrants that the Products are free from defects in material and workmanship. Upon notice of any defect in material and workmanship, Avalex Technologies shall have the right to inspect the Products and to investigate all claims for the purpose of determining whether the Products are defective. If Avalex Technologies determines that the Products are defective and purpose of determining whether the Products are defective. If Avalex Technologies determines that the Products are defective and covered by this limited warranty then Avalex shall, at its option, have the right either to repair or replace any Products. No Products shall be returned without Avalex Technologies’ prior written consent.

The warranty contained herein shall be conditioned upon (i) Customer’s substantiation that the Product(s) have been stored, maintained, and operated in accordance with the Product specifications and standard industry practice and have not been damaged maintained, and operated in accordance with the Product specifications and standard industry practice and have not been damaged as a result of negligence, improper handling, or accident on the part of any person, (ii) Customer’s payments of all invoices for the Products or other charges to which Avalex Technologies may be entitled, (iii) Customer’s exclusive use of persons approved or authorized by Avalex Technologies to effect any repairs to the products, and (iv) Customer’s substantiation that no modification or alteration of the Products have been made.

Subject to the foregoing, Avalex Technologies warrants products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for 12 months Subject to the foregoing, Avalex Technologies warrants products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for 12 months from date of shipment. Avalex Technologies will, in its sole discretion, repair or replace any components which fail in normal use. Such repairs or replacement will be made at no charge to Buyer for parts and labor.

Avalex Technologies warrants repaired Products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for 90 days from date of repair. Avalex Technologies warrants repaired Products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for 90 days from date of repair. Repairs completed under warranty at no cost to Buyer will not extend original warranty period on the Product. Avalex Technologies will, in its sole discretion, repair or replace any components which fail in normal use. Such repairs or replacement will be made at no charge to Buyer for parts and labor.

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Customer is responsible for all transportation costs to Avalex Technologies and redelivery to Customer. Avalex Technologies will return the product to the customer at Customer’s expense by the most economical method.

The warranty contained in this section is in lieu of and excludes all other warranties, express or implied, by operation of law or otherwise, including any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Loss or damage arising out of or in any way related to the manufacture, sale, delivery or use of the products shall be as provided herein and shall in no case manufacture, sale, delivery or use of the products shall be as provided herein and shall in no case exceed the lesser of the cost of repair or replacement. In no event, shall Avalex Technologies be liable for special, incidental, or consequential damages, even if it has reason to know in advance that such damages are possible. This warranty does not cover failure due to abuse, misuse, accident, or unauthorized alterations or repairs and covers only material defects that appear under normal use. Avalex Technologies’ liability and Customer’s exclusive remedy, for defective Products shall be limited solely to repair or replacement.

This warranty is non-transferrable and non-assignable and may be enforced only by the original This warranty is non-transferrable and non-assignable and may be enforced only by the original Buyer. Warranties are not transferable.

Use these boxes to write down the serial number of your recorder.

Use these boxes below to write down the recorder model number.

You can find all of the neccessary information on the product label sticker that is on the top of your recorder, shown on the left.

SoftwareNumbers

Desc: HD Digital Video Recorder

0.0.0/0.00/0.0

AVR8345

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Photo PagePhoto of the Building

acronyms& abbreviations

AVRAvalex Video Recorder

DRVDrive

DVRDigital Video Recorder

FAT32FAT32File Allocation Table 32-Bit. This computer file system is commonly used on flash memory cards and USB flash cards.

GBGigabyte. A unit of computer data measurement in which one Gigabyte equals 1024 Megabytes.

H264H264Also known as MPEG-4 AVC, this video compression format was developed for use in high developed for use in high definition systems but also offers high quality standard video.

INTInternal (memory within the recorder)

Interlaced CaptureThis is a video production method in which the video displayed is split into two displayed is split into two fields: a top and bottom field. These fields alternate every 1/60th of a second for 60 fields per second.

JpegA computer based image compression format in which compression is done by eliminating certain file information while minimizing the degradation of the the degradation of the image.

LEDLight-Emitting Diode. These relatively inexpensive semi-conductor light sources offer a long lifetime, sources offer a long lifetime, durability, and lower energy consumption than their incandescent counterparts.

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acronyms& abbreviations

LSTList (File List)

NVG Night Vision Goggles

Progressive CaptureThis is a video production This is a video production method in which the video displayed using all fields from top to bottom. Though this can result in quite a crisp picture, the resulting file size can be rather large.

PrtyPrtyPriority

REC Record

SATA (Drive)Serial Advanced Technology Attachment. This high-speed storage device high-speed storage device is a solid-state drive which is capable of working with many different computing systems. For use with Avalex Technologies digital video recorders, SATA Drives must be formatted as Drives must be formatted as FAT32.

USB (Mass Storage Device)A Universal Serial Bus Mass A Universal Serial Bus Mass Storage Device is a portable and durable solid-state drive which may be recorded, erased, and recorded over again thousands of times.

UTCCoordinated Universal Time Coordinated Universal Time or Zulu Time is the standard by which the entire world regulates clocks and time. When fractions of a second are not important, Greenwich Mean Time Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is often used as a synonym for the more precise UTC.

VGAVideo Graphics Array

SD (Card)The Secure Digital Memory The Secure Digital Memory Card is a memory device about the size of a postage stamp. SD Cards come in several different formats with a variety of speed options.

SMPTE-292SMPTE-292A standard of high definition video published by the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers which has a high gigabit per second rate and is often used to transfer often used to transfer uncompressed high definition video.

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0-95V/28V Input.................18,29

AActive......................14,15,18 Abbreviations....................43 Acronyms..........................43

BB.bin (file extension).............12

CClear Memory....................11 Code.................................12 Composite VID (RS-170)....14Configuration Menu..17,18,19 CopyrightCopyright Information..........ii

DDate................................7,12 Delete (files).........................9

EError Logs..........................12

FFAT32................................2FAT32................................24 Fast Forward....................3,8File Details...........................9 Files Menu.....................7,8,9 Fixed............................18,29

GGB (gigabyte)..................1,16 HH264....................................7 HD (SMPTE-292)...............14 High Quality..................16,28 History of Revisions.............ii

IInformational Logs.............12 Interlaced Capture........14,28 Internal Memory..........1,4,22Internal LED.........................4

JJpeg....................................Jpeg....................................7

KKeypad Diagram..................2

LLED Guide........................4,5 Logs..................................12 LST......................................3

MMain Menu..........................6 Media.............................7,11 Medium Quality............16,28 Memory Device...9, 11,16,27Memory LEDs......................4 Menu Select Knob...............2 Menu Select Knob...............2 Mode Control Knob..........2,8 Mute.............................15,28

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OOverflow.......................16,28

PPanel Dimming..........5,18,29 Pause..................................3 PhonePhone #, Avalex...........ii,iii,32 Photo Sensor............5,18,29 Play...............................2,3,8 Playback.......................2,3,8 Progressive Capture.....14,28Prty (Priority)......................12

QQuickQuick Start Guide....1,2,3,4,5

RRecord...........................2,16 Record Quality.............16,28 Rewind.............................3,8

SSATA Drive.....................1,24 SATA LED............................4SD Card............................1,4SD LED................................4 Settings Menu..13,14,15,16,28 Snapshot........................7,1Snapshot........................7,15 Standard Quality..........16,28 Star.................................3,15 Status Menu.......10,11,12,27Status LEDs.........................5 Stop.....................................2 Storage Options..................1

TTable of Contents.............iv,v Tag Video.....................15,28 Tech Support....................32 Phone #, Avalex.......ii,iii,32 Website, Avalex.......ii,iii,32Temperature......................1Temperature......................11 Tips.....................................iii Transfer (files)......................9 Type....................................7

UUSB Drive............................1USB LED.............................4

VVVideo.................................14Video LED............................5 Voltage Information...........11

WWarning Logs....................12 Warnings.............................iii Warranty Information....30,31 Website, Avalex...........ii,iii,32

ZZuluZulu Time (UTC)............19,29

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