MobileMule DVR Quick Reference Guide – Rear View Safety

This guide covers the most common DVR settings, status indicators, and quick fixes in one place. Bookmark it for easy access during setup or troubleshooting.

Default Login Credentials

Field	Default Value
Username	ADMIN
Password	888888

If your login isn't working, the password may have been changed by a previous installer or administrator. Contact our support team to reset it.

Power Wiring at a Glance

Wire Color	What It Does
Red	Battery — connects to constant 12V power
Yellow	Ignition — powers the DVR on with your vehicle key
Black	Ground — connects to bare metal on the vehicle chassis

If your DVR is wired to the yellow (ignition) wire only, it will not turn on unless your key is in the ON or ACC position.

DVR Status Light Colors

The light on the front of your DVR tells you what it's doing at a glance.

Light Color	What It Means
Purple	Starting up — give it a moment
Green	Vehicle is moving
Blue	Vehicle is idle or parked
Red	Error detected — check the DVR menu for details
Yellow	Ignition is off / DVR is shutting down

Quick Settings Reference

How to log in: Turn on the DVR, right-click on the live view screen, or press the Menu button, then enter your username and password.

How to format your SD card or hard drive: Login > Master Menu > Tools > Format > select your storage device > confirm

How to perform a factory reset: Login > Tools > Default Config > confirm
Note: this will erase all settings, including WiFi, cellular, and channel configuration.

How to set your time zone: Login > Date and Time Menu > adjust the GMT offset to match your location

How to mirror or flip a camera image: Login > Basic Settings > Mirror/Flip > choose horizontal (mirror) or vertical (flip)
Note: 480P cameras support mirroring only, not flipping.

How to set a default display channel (5500 Series): Basic Settings > Display Settings > Live View > Select CH

Connectivity Quick Reference

Setting up 4G cellular: Login > Peripherals > Cellular > enter your carrier APN > set Cellular to ON > Save

Carrier	APN
T-Mobile	fast.t-mobile.com
Verizon	vzwinternet
AT&T	broadband

Setting up WiFi: Login > Peripherals > Wi-Fi Setup > set Enable to ON > set GET IP Mode to DHCP > Search > select your network > Save

Note: WiFi network names cannot have spaces. If your network name has spaces, rename it using underscores (example: My_Network).

Checking your connection status: Press the blue Info button on your remote to open the System Info screen. Look for:

Field	What You Want to See
4G-State	Successful
4G-Sign	A signal strength value greater than 0
WiFi-M	EXIST
WiFi-SIGN	A signal strength value greater than 0
Center-L	SUCCESSFUL
CMS	SUCCESSFUL

Common Issues and Quick Fixes

Issue	Quick Fix
DVR has no power	Check red and yellow wire connections; check the 3A inline fuse
Black screen on the monitor	Check monitor input; older DVRs support 480P/720P only — confirm camera resolution matches
The camera image is mirrored or upside down	Login > Basic Settings > Mirror/Flip
Hard drive error	Confirm the drive tray is locked and the green light is on
SD card not detected	Reinsert firmly; format via Tools > Format
DVR not connecting to the portal	Check APN settings and confirm data plan is active with your carrier
The time is wrong on the footage	Login > Date and Time Menu > adjust GMT offset

Model Notes

Model	Storage	AI Features
5500 Series (5501, 5502)	SD card	No
1080 Series (1080-B, 1080-C)	Hard drive Alt: (2x512GB SD Cards)	No
8171 Series	Hard drive Alt: (2x512GB SD Cards)	No
5200 Series	SD card	Yes
8200 Series	SD card	Yes

GPS on all MobileMule DVRs is for tracking only — it is not a navigation system
MobileMule DVRs are not FMVS certified

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