User guide

Introduction
700-0075 R002 1–1
CHAPTER 1
Introduction
This chapter describes the product features and components of the Explorer® MX4
Basic and Plus Mobile Digital Video Recording System. This chapter contains the
following sections:
• “Product Features” on page 1–1
• “Installation Diagrams” on page 1–2
• “Recording Capacity for DVR Drive Storage” on page 1–4
• “Product Interface and Devices” on page 1–5
• “On-Screen Display Access” on page 1–10
• “Accessing DVR Configuration and Operation Controls” on page 1–9
- “On-Screen Display Access” on page 1–10
- “vMax Web Access” on page 1–12
1.1. Product Features
The Explorer MX DVRs contain the following features:
• rugged digital video recorder (DVR)
• MPEG-4 video compression
• Four audio channels and four video channels
• Dual stream recording (High resolution and real-time viewing)
• Geo-fencing uses GPS technology to designate a geographic boundary for the
vehicle
• Programmable monitor output allows drivers to monitor events in hard to see
areas in and around the vehicle in real time
• Locking front cover accessible only to authorized personnel.
• Secure cable cover with slotted cable entries.
• Mounting patterns that can accommodate horizontal or vertical installation.
1.1.1. System Components
The typical MX4 system consists of the following components (see “Installation
Diagrams” on page 1–2):
• Explorer MX4 DVR
• Cameras and camera cable, one connector per camera
• Trackball mouse
• DVR Drive with hard drive
• Alarm input switch and cable
• Power input harness with in-line fuses for constant and switched power lines