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FlashBack-3
Covert Video Recorder
Ovation Systems Ltd.
Springfield Barn
London Road
Milton Common
Oxfordshire
OX9 2JY
UK
Tel: +44 1844 279 638
Fax: +44 1844 279 071
Email:
support@ovation.co.uk
Web:
www.ovation.co.uk
Issue: 4.7.2134-2
FlashBack-3C
H.264/AVC Single & Dual
SD Card Recorder
Version 4 User Guide
Ovation Systems Ltd
www.ovation.co.uk
User Guide
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- Page 1 User Guide FlashBack-3 Covert Video Recorder FlashBack-3C H.264/AVC Single & Dual SD Card Recorder Version 4 User Guide Ovation Systems Ltd. Springfield Barn London Road Milton Common Oxfordshire OX9 2JY Tel: +44 1844 279 638 Fax: +44 1844 279 071 Email: support@ovation.co.uk...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
7.10 View Page ..........................28 7.11 System Page .......................... 28 7.12 Settings Page ......................... 29 8 Firmware Upgrades .......................30 SD card Upgrade ........................30 Ethernet upgrade ........................30 9 FindMe Ovation Internet Device Manager ..............31 Issue: 4.7.2134-2 Ovation Systems Ltd Page 2 www.ovation.co.uk... -
Page 3: Essential Information
(page 28) 1.1 Introduction FlashBack-3C is a miniature DVR / video streamer designed for covert surveillance operations in the FlashBack-3 product line. The FlashBack-3C has Ovation's I-Conex connectors on the rear of the unit; I-Conex includes a selection of cable assemblies that interface to commonly used power, video and audio connectors. -
Page 4: Support, Latest Updates And Information
Optional internal battery with charger. 1.2 Support, Latest Updates and Information: Ovation Systems website includes a Secure User Area with the latest software updates, data sheets, user guides etc. for download. To gain access, please email support@ovation.co.uk with the serial number of one of your units, together with your name and organisation. -
Page 5: Installation
TIP► Any cable may be lengthened by the in-line extension cables provided. On the FlashBack-3C Single, the brown / blue connector has a dual function of either Ethernet or RS232 interface, which is auto-switched depending upon which cable type is connected (feature enabled from FB3 serial number 3751 onwards). - Page 6 (Video 1) Audio Right (Video 2) Long Extension 1M Male to Female Extension x 1 Short Extension 0.5M Male to Female Extension x 1 500mm Figure 4: FlashBack-3C Single I-Conex Cable Set Issue: 4.7.2134-2 Ovation Systems Ltd Page 6 www.ovation.co.uk...
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Page 7: Flashback-3C Dual
Covert Video Recorder 2.2 FlashBack-3C Dual The FlashBack-3C Dual has additional connectors including; dedicated RS232 and Ethernet ports, separate record control and DC power inputs, and an audio and video monitor output port. See Figure 5 and Figure 7, page 8. - Page 8 Audio Out Right 200mm 100mm Red /(Brown) - Record OK Control Green - Rec Ctl 2 Blue - Rec Ctl 1 Braid /(Black) - Ground 1.5m Figure 7: FlashBack-3 Dual I-Conex Cable Set Issue: 4.7.2134-2 Ovation Systems Ltd Page 8 www.ovation.co.uk...
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Page 9: External Control Inputs (Record Switches And Triggers)
The external switches / triggers. There are two external control inputs for the FlashBack-3C; “Record Control 1” (Blue cable) and “Record Control 2” (Green cable). By default “Record Control 1” is configured to record when connected to Ground (i.e. a record switch input) and “Record Control 2”... -
Page 10: I-Conex Peripherals
User Guide FlashBack-3 Covert Video Recorder 2.5 I-Conex Peripherals There is a range of I-Conex peripherals available for the FlashBack-3C range including miniature low light cameras, Knowles microphones, GPS receivers etc. Bullet Camera Miniature 12V Bullet Camera Knowles Microphone (pair) -
Page 11: Gps / Ptz Interface (Rs232 Port)
It is powered via the same connector which is enabled via the “Connectivity” web page (Section 7.9, page 27). The RS232 interface can also control an external PTZ when used with FindMe, Ovation’s PC device manager software. Visca and Pelco-D protocols are supported which are set in the “Connectivity”... -
Page 12: Operation
Format is complete when the status LED stops fast flashing red. (Operate button with Format / a ballpoint pen or similar) reset to defaults Front panel button. Figure 10: FlashBack-3 Front Panel Format Button Issue: 4.7.2134-2 Ovation Systems Ltd Page 12 www.ovation.co.uk... -
Page 13: Switching On The Unit
Long red with blink: no video present AND media full or not present. Fast flashing red: media format or error. Permanent fast flashing red / green: system error. Seconds = No LED Figure 11: Status LED Function Issue: 4.7.2134-2 Ovation Systems Ltd Page 13 www.ovation.co.uk... -
Page 14: Make A Recording
Press and hold the [Stop] button for 5 seconds, until the unit enters its low power mode and the Status LED goes out. NB► When the unit is switched off with power connected (or with a charged internal battery) the Status LED briefly flickers red/green every 8 seconds. Issue: 4.7.2134-2 Ovation Systems Ltd Page 14 www.ovation.co.uk... -
Page 15: Reset To Defaults
Release the button as soon as status LED on the new drive becomes active. It is also possible to swap cards remotely the via the FindMe and webpage interfaces. Issue: 4.7.2134-2 Ovation Systems Ltd Page 15 www.ovation.co.uk... -
Page 16: Playing Sd Card Recordings
4.2 Playing with Microsoft Media Player Microsoft Media Player requires a plug-in to play FLV files. K-Lite Codec pack is recommended (see www.codecguide.com) which is available for download from the Useful Applications Folder of Ovation’s secure site www.ovation2.couk Issue: 4.7.2134-2... -
Page 17: Internal Battery
+35ºC (95ºF). To install the battery into a FlashBack-3C: 1. Disassemble the FlashBack-3C by unscrewing the four screws in the base plate of the unit. 2. Attach the battery to the new base plate using the supplied tape, see Figure 14. -
Page 18: Sd Card Configuration Wizard
The Wizard only changes a small number parameters. If there’s any doubt about the state of the unit, a reset to defaults (see page 15 Section 3.8) is recommended before you load the “settings” file. Figure 16: FlashBack-3 Configuration Wizard Issue: 4.7.2134-2 Ovation Systems Ltd Page 18 www.ovation.co.uk... -
Page 19: Webpage Interface
The Wizard can be used to set a static IP address by checking the “Network connection + server setup” option on the start page (see Section 6Error! Reference source not found., page 18) Issue: 4.7.2134-2 Ovation Systems Ltd Page 19 www.ovation.co.uk... -
Page 20: Webpage Login
1 second loss in video). Recording is controlled via the “Record start” and “Record stop” buttons. The “Stream start” and “stream stop” control functions require a Server and Ovation’s FindMe viewing software to be setup and installed, see Section 9, page 31. -
Page 21: File List Page
However, right-click “Save link as...” is preferred as downloaded the file without attempting to play first. TIP► Ovation Systems FindMe PC application provides an enhanced list of files with a time- line showing motion activity, alarms etc. (see Section 9, page 31). 7.5 Alarm List Page This is a chronological list of alarm events generated from the triggers set-up via the "Basic... -
Page 22: Audio / Video Setup Page (A/V Setups)
1000 by clicking [Advanced] Audio Source : "Int Mic" uses the internal microphone. "Line" is a high level audio input, and "Ext Mic" is for use with external microphones. Issue: 4.7.2134-2 Ovation Systems Ltd Page 22 www.ovation.co.uk... -
Page 23: Basic Trigger Page
FlashBack-3 into standby until the first timer event. The "Custom" timer mode is where the action(s) of the timer are beyond just "Record" or "Wakeup" and set by the Expert Trigger page. Issue: 4.7.2134-2 Ovation Systems Ltd Page 23 www.ovation.co.uk... - Page 24 Audio Detection operates in a similar manner to video. The higher the audio threshold value the fewer triggers. The default audio threshold is -12dB and after adjustment click the corresponding [S] button to store. Issue: 4.7.2134-2 Ovation Systems Ltd Page 24 www.ovation.co.uk...
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Page 25: Introduction To Expert Triggers
A red tick is also available (), this is only required for triggers which work in reverse, i.e. external triggers which are active when open, rather than active when closed. TIP► The list of possible trigger inputs shows inputs which are currently active in green, inactive in red. Issue: 4.7.2134-2 Ovation Systems Ltd Page 25 www.ovation.co.uk... - Page 26 Raise Alarm Trigger Action can be configured to capture a snapshot (JPEG), via "Video Setup" on the "A/V Setups" webpage, see above. Alarm snapshots are then included in the "Alarm List" webpage and the FindMe timeline. Issue: 4.7.2134-2 Ovation Systems Ltd Page 26 www.ovation.co.uk...
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Page 27: Connectivity Page
500 mA at 5 V, 200 mA at 12 V (approx). GPS Power: GPS power at 5 or 3V with maximum current of 500mA. GPS receiver pucks provided by Ovation require a 5V supply. RS232 Function: PTZ: Control external PTZ camera. When selected, the baud rate PTZ protocol and whether the camera is capable of simplex or duplex data. -
Page 28: View Page
> "On Screen Display" >"Date format". Inactivity Timer: sets the time of inactivity before the unit will go to sleep. Useful for battery operated systems to save power when not recording. Issue: 4.7.2134-2 Ovation Systems Ltd Page 28 www.ovation.co.uk... -
Page 29: Settings Page
The [Defaults] button resets all the FlashBack-3 parameters including IP address to DHCP / static of 192.168.0.123. Issue: 4.7.2134-2 Ovation Systems Ltd Page 29 www.ovation.co.uk... -
Page 30: Firmware Upgrades
5. Wait unit the LED shows static red (about 2 minutes). 6. Re-boot. Upgrade is now complete. 8.2 Ethernet upgrade It is possible to upgrade the FlashBack-3 via the Ethernet port via the FindMe Ovation Device Manager. Please refer to the FindMe user guide available from Ovation's Secure User Area. -
Page 31: Findme Ovation Internet Device Manager
From FlashBack-3 firmware version 3 onward, the preferred method of connecting to remote devices located on a LAN or the Internet is via a PC application called FindMe, Ovation’s Device Manager. FindMe lists all your active FlashBack-3 devices. It is then easy to select the required unit, open its webpage, stream live video or download video recordings to your PC from a time-line of motion activity.
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