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Owner Record Here is an easy-to-locate form to record the unit’s serial number, and from the invoice, record the invoice date. The unit’s serial number is located on the back panel. If the unit ever requires service, please refer to this information when contacting the MarinePC Service Center. Product Serial Number Invoice Date ____ / ____ / ____ MPC-ML10DVR w w w. m a r i n e p c .
MPC-ML10DVR Military Grade Digital Video Recorder LCD Monitor User Manual www.MarinePC.
Table of Contents Introduction..........................................................5 Quick Start Guide...................................................6 NVIS Option..........................................................9 Safety................................................................ 10 Product Care and Maintenance................................ 12 System Set-up..................................................... 13 Installation.........................................................
Welcome. With the acquisition of an All-Weather Digital Video Recorder/Monitor, MPC-ML10DVR, we welcome you to MarinePC’s family of ruggedized professional marine grade products. You will soon become familiar with the quality difference in this bright sunlight-readable (~1 nit to 1,000 nits) Monitor, specifically designed to meet or exceed MIL-Specs for use in harsh marine environments.
QUICK START Monitor Functions DVR Functions Power On-Off Brightness Up Brightness Dn OSD Select Next Previous Record On-Off Play - Pause Rewind Fast Forward Stop Source Select MONITOR OPERATION Terminate Positive cable lead to 10-36 VDC positive voltage source and Negative lead to negative voltage source. Plug in cable (supplied by Marine PC or FBO) into J1 and turn CW to lock. (Connecting cable to J2 is only necessary for download.
Selecting Video Sources If more than one video device is connected and operational, selection of the video source to be displayed on the LCD is made by pressing the button located on the lower right of the MPC-ML10DVR. If two sources are present, pressing this button will switch from one source to the other. If three sources are present, pushing this button will successively display one, then the next and the next and then back to the original source.
FAST FORWARD - REWIND While the file is being played, the file can be fast searched by using the middle two buttons on the right side. The file will then be advanced or played backward at double of normal speed. TIP: In order to facilitate quickly locating the images to be reviewed, it is highly recommended not to just turn on the record function and let it go continuously. Rather, it is very much more useful to record many smaller files rather than one or two enormous files.
NVIS Option Overview The MPC-ML10DVR is often used as a display for low light and infrared cameras for operations at night. Operator situational awareness can be further enhanced with the use of Night Vision Goggles or Monoculars, commonly referred to as NVG’s. These devices amplify available light within a certain spectrum to allow visualization of objects that are otherwise undetectable.
Safety General Safety Instructions • Before operating the MPC-ML10DVR Monitor, read this User Manual thoroughly • Retain this User Manual for future use • Verify the computer system capability (see System Set-up) to insure operation of the Monitor • For expeditious installation, follow these User Manual instructions in the sequence presented • Adhere to all Caution and Warnings on system parts and as stated in this User manual • All User Manual instructions for installation and operation must be followed p
EMI/RFI Caution! Product has been engineered to meet or exceed international industry standards addressing product design and enclosure protection against EMI/RFI. For compliance with specific MIL-STD-461E standards, please consult factory.
Product Care and maintenaNCE Product Care This MPC-ML10DVR Monitor has been designed to provide optimum performance and service without any required scheduled maintenance other than occasional cleaning. warning! caution! Turn off the Monitor power before cleaning the Monitor screen, or unit’s enclosure.
Maintenance warning! Power Cord To avoid shock and fire hazards, replaced the unit’s power cord if: • Insulation becomes damaged, or • A loose connection is suspected. Other Maintenance Only MarinePC Qualified Service Personnel shall perform all maintenance except for the repair or replacement of external cables. SYSTEM SET-UP System Requirements The MPC-ML10DVR accepts a standard NTSC composite video signal from any device – a camera, DVD or VCR.
Installation The MPC-ML10DVR is designed to be mounted with a universal ball-and-socket mounting kit, in a Flat Panel position or optional Flush Mount configuration. Pedestal Mount The MPC-ML10DVR is shipped with a RAM® universal ball-and-socket system mounting kit (Figure 2). By installing Display with this kit, User can quickly adjust the viewing angle to improve viewability in changing environments.
There are three mounting holes in the center-back of Display for the ball mounting plate. Take care not to strip screw holes or over tighten.
Display Connections Cables Cables may be supplied by end user. Use the pinout guide below for fabrication. Connectors Connectors are located on bottom of Display housing, from left to right: Power / Video Input and USB Input. (Figure 6). Connectors are physically unique to insure installer makes correct connections.
Operator controls On left hand side of Display bezel are six (6) Operator Control Buttons (Figure 7). Power On/Off These Buttons are used in the basic operation of the Display as well as when using the the Digital Video Recorder (DVR) (See Digital Video Recorder for instructions).
On-screen display The On-Screen Display (OSD) User Interface is where display adjustments are made. With its user-friendly graphical interface, the OSD Menu provides access to fine-tuning the Display according to the User’s preferences. OSD Menu Activation To activate the OSD menu, press and release SELECT Button. Note: OSD Menu closes after 30 seconds of inactivity. This setting may be adjusted in the OSD Menu: Tools: OSD Timeout.
• Press (once) SELECT Button to go to a new menu item (Figure 10), or • Press (once) SELECT Button to save new value or wait for OSD to timeout; it will autoclose, saving all changes • To choose another menu item, use UP or DOWN Button to move across Main Menu; repeat instructions, and • To Exit, use UP or DOWN Button to move across OSD Menu to highlight Exit Sign icon; press (once) SELECT Button to Exit; upon Exit, all changes are saved.
Image Enhancement The Image Enhancement Menu enables adjustments of Image Enhancement values. Sharpness Select Sharpness to adjust Sharpness of displayed image. Use UP (right) or DOWN (left) Button to adjust in preset increments. Select Exit to save. Composite input signal factory default is 33 within a range of 0 - 100. Black Level Select Black Level to adjust Black Level of input Composite Signal. Factory default is 50 within a range of 0-100.
Color Reset Select Color Reset to reset active Composite signal Color parameters Hue and Saturation to factory default values (50). Select Exit Button to save. Note: Color parameters will reset active Composite Video Input Signal only. Exit Select Exit Button to save changes and exit from OSD Menu. Image Settings The Image Setting Menu enables Display screen adjustments if Display is set-up for a VGA Input Signal. Note: Composite: Icon will be grayed, as it is unavailable.
Set Date and Time Select Set Time to set-up Time (military) and Date stamp for Digital Video Recordings. Wait for DVR to cycle to DATE / TIME set screen.
• Use UP or DOWN Arrow Button to set current Seconds • Press SELECT to go into Inactive Mode When set, find EXIT dialog on right hand of Display screen by STOP Button • Select STOP Button to Save and Exit the Date / Time Settings • Display returns to default screen; to return to Tools, go to SELECT > Arrow to Tools > Select to enter Format DVR Format DVR Caution! Format DVR will erase ALL video files in the DVR Video Gallery. Files are not retrievable.
DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER A fundamental design feature of the MPC-ML10DVR Display is its integrated Digital Video Recorder (DVR). The internal DVR provides real-time recording of high frame-rate (30 fps) 24-bit hi-resolution imagery. Previously made recordings are stored in the Video Gallery. These are marked with its Time/Date stamp; this will be readable when Display is connected to a PC and viewed as a remote disk drive. See DVR Menu for instructions on saving and retrieving these recordings.
On left bezel, use UP (Next) or DOWN (Previous) Arrow Buttons to move through thumbnails to select a video to view or to move to another Video Gallery page in the DVR Menu. A highlight box will appear around the selected (active) Thumbnail.
VIDEO GALLERY The MPC-ML10DVR Display has storage capacity for previously recorded videos. These may be viewed through the Video Gallery. User may review previously recorded videos in a Thumbnail or Full Screen Mode. When Standard Mode is active, access to Video Gallery is through SELECT Button on Display’s left bezel or by pressing PLAY / PAUSE Button. See DIGITAL VIDEO RECORDER section: Playback Mode for instructions on viewing recorded video files.
APPENDIX A Mechanical Drawings Mount diagrams of the MPC-ML10DVR and its dimensions may assist you in installation of the Monitor. You may find them on our website at: http://www.marinepc.com Mount diagrams of the optional Flush Mount Bezel and its dimensions may assist you in installation of the Monitor. You may find them on our website at: http://www.marinepc.
Symptom: Picture quality, image stability is distorted. Possible Problem Solution Not working in 640x480 mode. Verify the video signal is compatible with autoscaling of the monitor video card. Proper cable grounding and shielding Verify the use of a proper video cable with suitable grounding and shielding. Keep the video cable away from sources of EMI and RF. Improper video display settings Check signal source for proper signal. Monitor has incorrect or bad sync signals.
Appendix C Technical Specifications Display 10.4” Diagonal, TFT AM, VGA, LCD, 256K Colors.
Environmental Specifications Operating Temperature -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) MIL-STD-810G Storage Temperature -40°C to 75°C (-40°F to 167°F) MIL-STD-810G Shock Method 516.5 MIL-STD-810G Vibration Method 514.6 MIL-STD-167-1A IP Rating IP67, Method 512.5 MIL-STD-810G Humidity, Salt Fog Method 507.5, 509.5 MIL-STD-810G CE-101,-102, CS-101,-114, RE-101,-102, RS-101,-103 (Independent of Cables) MIL-STD-461E EMI (Consult Factory for specific curves.) Altitude 30 45,000 ft.
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