MOBILE DVR UBB-4.CQ Installation/Operation Instruction Manual

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INSTALLATION & OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

The ultimate in video recording technology, the UBB-4.CQ Mobile DVR system provides around-

the-clock video surveillance recording for your vehicle. These recordings may be used in court

to show proof of any event that took place such as: accidents, theft, vandalism or car jacking. It

is a vehicle "black box" DVR system that can support up to four different cameras for

simultaneous recording around the vehicle. The system uses (3) separate trigger inputs

(Ignition, Security and Reverse) to initiate the recording of all four cameras and will store the

recordings onto (3) individual files on a removable SD card. The recordings can be reviewed on-

site through an LCD monitor or the SD card can be removed and viewed on a computer.

FEATURES:

• Provides around-the-clock video surveillance recording for your vehicle

• Allows (4) different cameras to record simultaneously

• (3) Separate trigger zones: Ignition, dome light (security) and reverse light

• Recordings can be reviewed on-site through an LCD monitor or on your home computer

• Uses SD card (32GB max)

• Recordings are stored in (3) separate files on the SD card

• Resolution: 720 × 480

• Includes plug-in microphone for audio recording inside the vehicle

• Full functioning remote to access the system menus and features

• Plug-in IR sensor for remote

• Records time and date of the events

• System can be integrated with any alarm or remote start system

• Compatible with any SecurView camera or standard RCA camera

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Page 1 INSTALLATION & OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS The ultimate in video recording technology, the UBB-4.CQ Mobile DVR system provides around- the-clock video surveillance recording for your vehicle. These recordings may be used in court to show proof of any event that took place such as: accidents, theft, vandalism or car jacking. It is a vehicle "black box"...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS: Introduction Pre-Installation Considerations Cautions & Warnings Hardware Included (What’s in the kit) Wiring (12-Pin Harness) Installing the DVR Module Installing the Microphone Installing the IR Sensor Installing the LCD Monitor (Not Included) 10-11 Installing the SD Card Installing the Cameras (Not Included) 12-14 Camera &...
Page 3: Pre-Installation Considerations
PRE-INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS: BEFORE BEGINNING, check all vehicle manufacturer cautions and warnings regarding electrical service (AIR BAGS, ABS BRAKES, ENGINE / BODY COMPUTER AND BATTERY). PLAN OUT YOUR INSTALLATION. You should pre-determine the location of the DVR Module (Brain), Microphone, IR Sensor, Camera(s) and LCD monitor. This will save time and ease the installation process.
Page 4: Hardware Included (What's In The Kit)
RCA video output connection is compatible with this DVR system. There are special packages are available which will bundle the UBB-4.CQ system with up to four cameras. FRONT VIEW...
Page 5: Wiring (12-Pin Harness)
Connect terminal #87 to a +12V constant battery source. Connect Terminal #30 to the 1-3 camera power inputs. (See FIGURE 1) FIGURE 1 Blue 200mA Power Output Camera Power Relay from UBB-4.CQ system CHASSIS GROUND RELAY +12 Volt camera power...
Page 6 INSTALLATION WIRING: -12 Pin Connector- (Continued) Green: No Connection White: No Connection Pink: No Connection Pink/White: No Connection Black (2x): (-) Main System Ground Connect these two wires to the CHASSIS METAL of the vehicle. Scrape away any paint or debris from the connection point and use a star washer to ensure a good connection.
Page 7: Installing The Dvr Module
INSTALLATION INSTALLING THE MODULE: FIGURE 3 Mount behind the glove Make sure to install the DVR module in an easily accessible location so that you can retrieve the SD card easily Also make sure that all video cables and wires will not be pinched or caught on any moving parts in the mounting location Mount under the passenger...
Page 8 INSTALLATION INSTALLING THE MODULE: (Continued) 1. Carefully choose a location to mount the UBB-4.CQ main module. Keep in mind that you will not only have many different cables and harnesses connecting to this module but you will also need to be able to retrieve the SD card easily to view the recordings or change out the SD card.
Page 9: Installing The Microphone
INSTALLATION INSTALLING THE MICROPHONE: 1. The UBB-4.CQ system comes included with a small wired microphone that plugs into the unit and can be mounted inside the vehicle for audio recording when the unit is activated. 2. You’ll want to install the microphone in a location where it will pick up any noises all around the interior of the vehicle.
Page 10: Installing The Ir Sensor
INSTALLATION INSTALLING THE IR SENSOR: 1. The UBB-4.CQ includes a small wired IR sensor has plugs into the module and is mounted in a location where the system’s remote control can transmit line-of-sight to it. This sensor is responsible for allowing the remote control to communicate with the module and allow you to navigate through the systems menus and settings.
Page 11: Installing The Sd Card
RCA video plugs. If you do not install a monitor with the UBB-4.CQ system, then you will not be able to access the system menus and change any of the settings. You will also not be able to view the recordings onsite and you will have to remove the SD card and connect it into a PC or Apple computer to view the recordings.
Page 12: Installing The Cameras (Not Included)
INSTALLATION INSTALLING THE CAMERAS: 1. The UBB-4.CQ has four camera inputs and can simultaneously record from all for cameras when the system is activated. The system’s four inputs are for a Front camera (VIDEO 1), Reverse Camera (Video 4), Security or Dome Light Camera (Video 3) and also a Video 2 input for a 4th general purpose camera.
Page 13 INSTALLATION INSTALLING THE CAMERAS: (Continued) 3. The forward camera RCA connects to the VIDEO 1 port on the UBB-4.CQ and the Reverse camera RCA plugs connects to the VIDEO 4 port on the UBB-4.CQ. 4. For the interior camera, you will most likely want to use a camera that is smaller and less noticeable.
Page 14 Cameras are NOT INCLUDED with the UBB-4.CQ system and will have to be purchased separately.
Page 15: Camera & Monitor Wiring
1. Connect power wires from all 4 cameras to the Blue 200mA power output wire from 12 pin power connector of the UBB-4.CQ system using a relay. (See FIGURE 12) This way when the system is powered on either by the Ignition (Red) wire or the Dome Light (Brown or Brown/White) wires of the system, all 4 cameras will activate and begin recording.
Page 16: Installation Overview
INSTALLATION SYSTEM OVERVIEW: FIGURE 13 Front Camera Video 2 Camera Dome (Inside) Camera Reverse Camera Video Video Video Video LCD Monitor IR Sensor Main Module Microphone SD Card Power Plug (See Power Plug wiring diagram) (PAGE 6) FIGURE 13 is a general overview of how all of the hardware plugs into the system once the installation is complete.
Page 17: Operating Instructions
Mobile DVR™ Vehicle Black Box quad DVR system by Crimestopper Security Products Inc. This section of the manual contains the information necessary for operating your UBB-4.CQ system. If any questions arise, contact your installation dealer or Crimestopper Security Products Inc. CRIMESTOPPER SECURITY PRODUCTS, INC.
Page 18: Using The Remote & Battery Replacement
OPERATION USING THE REMOTE: The UBB-4.CQ system can be setup by using the hand-held remote control and IR sensor that is included with the system. The remote will communicate with the system through the IR sensor. You can navigate through all of the system menus and change any of the settings using the different buttons on the remote.
Page 19: Screen Icons
OPERATION SCREEN ICONS: RECORDING MODE Recording Time Record Mode icon Time & Date Stamp PLAYBACK MODE Video File Number File Record Time SD Card Read icon Playback Mode icon Preview Mode icon Playback Control PLAYBACK MODE Video Playback Direction Video Playback Speed Video File Playback Elapsed Time...
Page 20: Record & Playback Modes
OPERATION RECORD & PLAYBACK MODES: The UBB-4.CQ system will automatically begin recording when the ignition is turned on or the door is opened. If the ignition is on, the LCD monitor will activate and display the “Recording Mode” screen. You can stop the Recording Mode and enter “Playback Mode” at anytime by pressing the green REC/PB button on the remote.
Page 21: Record & Playback Modes
OPERATION RECORD & PLAYBACK MODES: (Continued) PLAYBACK MODE: Press the green REC/PB button on the remote to enter Playback Mode. Once on this screen, you will see other icons appear. The first icon you will notice is the Playback icon appears in the upper left corner where the camera icon used to be.
Page 22: The Menus
OPERATION THE MENUS: The UBB-4.CQ system has three separate menu pages; Video (Record), Play (Playback) and Setup. All three menus have different features that can be accessed for different features and settings of the system. The “Video” menu can only be accessed while in Recording Mode. The “Play”...
Page 23: System Menu Structure
Execute Date Input The diagram above shows the three menu structures for the UBB-4.CQ DVR system. When you enter the setup menus using the hand-held remote, this is the order of all of the system settings that you can expect to see. It has everything that you will need including time and date settings, recording time settings, SD card formatting and even the playback options for your recordings.
Page 24: Video Menu Settings
OPERATION VIDEO MENU - Quality: This option changes the video recording quality of the UBB-4.CQ system. If the HIGH option is selected, the system will reduce the H.264 compression rate and make the video quality better and much higher resolution. However, doing this will cause the recording time to reduce as well making shorter video files.
Page 25 OPERATION VIDEO MENU - Sound: This option will activate or deactivate the system’s plug-in microphone to turn audio recording on or off. Audio recording is very useful in case there is a break-in on vehicle or if the vehicle is stolen, the system’s microphone can record any conversations or sounds inside the vehicle.
Page 26 OPERATION VIDEO MENU – Time Stamp: This option controls the Time & Date stamp that is recorded onto all of the system’s video files when the recordings take place. If this option is turned OFF, the Time and Date will not be displayed on any of the recorded video files and will not be displayed on the LCD monitor when the system is in Record Mode.
Page 27: Play Menu Settings
OPERATION PLAY MENU - Delete: This option will allow you to delete any of all of the recorded video files. There are three options under the Delete feature: SINGLE, ALL and SELECT. Choosing the SINGLE option will allow you to delete the most current recorded video file. Choosing the ALL option will allow you to delete all recorded video files from the SD card.
Page 28 OPERATION PLAY MENU - Protect: This option will allow you to Save or “Protect” any or all of the recorded video files and prevent them from being deleted even when the system is continuously recording. There are three options under the Protect feature: SINGLE, ALL and SELECT. 1.
Page 29 OPERATION PLAY MENU - File List: This option will allow you to select a specified video file for playback. Once the option is selected, the system will go into a preview list and allow you to look through every individual recorded video file.
Page 30: Setup Menu Settings
OPERATION SETUP MENU - Format: This option allows you to Format the SD Card to FAT32 format and allow the UBB-4.CQ to store more recordings onto the SD card. 1. While in “Playback Mode” or “Record Mode”, Press the MENU button on the remote to enter the VIDEO or PLAY menu.
Page 31 OPERATION SETUP MENU - Language: This option will allow you to select which language you want the UBB-4.CQ system to be displayed in. You can choose from one of nine different languages including: English, French, Dutch, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese (Traditional), Chinese (Simplified) and Japanese.
Page 32 OPERATION SETUP MENU - Auto Off: This option allows you to select how long the system will record for after the door is opened and closed when the ignition is on. When the ignition is turned on and the door is opened, the system will automatically switch to the interior camera (VIDEO 3) and begin recording.
Page 33 OPERATION SETUP MENU - Sys. Reset: This option allows you to reset the UBB-4.CQ system back to all factory default settings. Once this option is selected, all options that have been changed will be reset and all recorded video files will be erased from the SD card.
Page 34 OPERATION SETUP MENU - Date Input: This option allows you to set the Time & Date stamp of the UBB-4.CQ system. You can also select the order of how you want the date to be displayed (Ex. YYYY/MM/DD, MM/DD/YYYY or DD/MM/YYYY).
Page 35: Screen Structure
OPERATION SCREEN STRUCTURE: The main display of the UBB-4.CQ system is a standard quad screen. However the system will auto-detect how many cameras are plugged in and adjust the screen accordingly to how many cameras it sees. The primary camera (Usually the front camera VIDEO 1) is always the top left screen in 4- camera “quad screen”...
Page 36 OPERATION SCREEN STRUCTURE: (Continued) Door Open without Ignition On: If the door is opened without the ignition on (Simulating a break-in or normal vehicle entry scenario) the system will automatically switch the security camera (VIDEO 3) to the left or the upper-left primary camera position on the monitor.
Page 37: Audio Recording & Sd Card Management
SD card. SD CARD MEMORY MANAGEMENT: The UBB-4.CQ comes included with an 8GB SD card to store the recordings. You can use up to a 32GB SD card if you wish.
Page 38: Troubleshooting
This will allow you to find out if there is a problem with the camera itself or the UBB-4.CQ system. 2. Check all RCA connections for the cameras and make sure they are not spliced or pinched and double check to make sure they are plugged in security to the UBB-4.CQ...
Page 39: Technical Specifications
UBB-4.CQ Mobile DVR system. The UBB-4.CQ is designed as a safety enhancement device and is in no way intended as a replacement for rear-view mirrors, side-view mirrors or physically checking the surroundings when backing up, parking or driving the vehicle.
Page 40 TECHNICAL SUPPORT: (800) 998-6880 Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm Pacific Std. Time Web Site: www.crimestopper.com E-mail: tech-support@crimestopper.com CRIMESTOPPER SECURITY PRODUCTS, INC. 1770 S. TAPO STREET, SIMI VALLEY, CA. 93063 © 2013 Crimestopper Security Products REV: B 04-15-2013...