MDVR Video Live View Tutorials
Mobile Phone App
Fleet Witness Live
This mobile phone app is used when having a Fleet Witness tracker & MDVR camera system both together.
View tracker information & Camera live view all from one app.
You can only view recordings remining on the hard drive and download them via the desktop software.
PC Desktop Software Fleet Witness Live
This Desktop Software is used when having a Fleet Witness tracker & MDVR camera system both together.
View tracker information & Camera live view all from one app.
The desktop software has more features than the mobile app, you can also download video footage remotely.
PC Desktop Software CMSV6
The CMSV6 software is used when you just have the MDVR camera system with the live view subscription.
Includes a basic tracker location on a map.
The desktop software has more features than the mobile app, you can also download video footage remotely.
Mobile Phone App CMSV6
The CMSV6 software is used when you just have the MDVR camera system with the live view subscription.
Includes a basic tracker location on a map.
View live view camera images & recordings remaining on the hard drive, you can only download videos on the desktop software.
Fleet Witness Live Software for Tracker & MDVR Camera System Both Together
CMSV6 Software to use when just having the MDVR Camera System with Live View
PC Software Fleet Witness Live Demo
Separate Fleet Witness tracker & MDVR camera system both on the same platform. See information for both systems without the need to swap between different software.
Fleet tracker with lots of available reports and driver behaviour.
MDVR to see live view from all the cameras in a vehicle & view recorded video footage remotely.
Reduced monthly subscription when having both together.
PC Software CMSV6 Video Demo
The MDVR units are supplied with a built-in Sim card which makes the unit ready for the optional Live-View subscription. With this subscription, you will be able to see a live view from all of the cameras fitted to a vehicle which are connected to the MDVR unit.
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You will also be able to view any video files remaining on the hard drive remotely from an internet-based PC using the CMSV6 software or Smartphone app. You will be able to remotely download video files to your PC (PC only, not mobile phone app), subject to terms and conditions.
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The monthly data limit allowance can be increased if required, POA.
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The vehicle's ignition is required to be switched on to be able to connect to the MDVR unit.
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We can set the MDVR to remain on after the ignition is switched off for a period of up to 2 hours, the default is usually 30 minutes.
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You can request a download so the next time the ignition is switched on the video file will be automatically requested from the MDVR unit.
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Connection & quality of live view is subject to GSM network conditions and signal strength.
Mobile App Fleet Witness Live Demo
Fleet Witness Live mobile phone app for viewing a live view from all or any of the cameras fitted to a vehicle.
The app is easy to use and shows tracker and camera live view images, all from the one app.
Live view is 1 frame per second which is generally good enough to see what is going on, we can upgrade this but it will use more of your monthly data allowance.
To view video recordings remaining on the hard drive you will need to use the desktop software. Videos recordings are recorded in HD quality and at a normal frame rate, these can be saved to your PC.
Mobile App CMVS6 Demo
See a live view from all the cameras installed into a vehicle that has the live view subscription.
You can also view recordings that are remaining on the hard drive, (you can only download a vide on the desktop software).
Basic tracker/vehicle location displayed on a map.
Advantages of the Live-View subscription
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No waiting for vehicles to return to base to view any recorded files
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Remote access for viewing files from any internet based device at anytime whilst the vehicle ignition is switched on
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Hassle free by not having to attend the vehicle, locate the DVR unit & manually remove the hard drive then connect to a PC
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Format the hard drive remotely
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Check for any camera or disk errors remotely
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A diagnostic check can be run and adjustments can be made if required.
Viewing Video Files Without A Live-View Subscription
Option 1
View recordings from the in-cab monitor
Provided you have purchased a monitor with the MDVR (usually to aid the driver when reversing or for viewing vehicles behind whilst driving), you will be able to view recording's this way.
You will need to remove the metal security casing around the DVR unit using the security keys that were provided when the system was installed. Insert a PC mouse into the USB slot located at the back of the DVR unit and access the menu from the monitor. You can also insert an SD card into the front of the DVR unit to download a file if required.
Option 2
Remove the hard drive and connect it to your PC
Access the DVR unit using the keys provided by removing the metal security case and then by pulling out the hard drive.
Connect the hard drive to your PC using a SATA to USB cable (not provided but available for purchase from TRACKUK) . You will need to Download a media player such as VCL which is a free media player to view the files remaining on the hard drive, you can save any to your PC for future use.