L3 Mobile-Vision Flashback3 User manual

User’s Guide
version 3.2.6
In-Car Digital Video Recorder

© Copyright 2017
L3
Mobile-Vision 400 Commons Way, Suite F, Rockaway, NJ 07866

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Table of Contents
Introduction................................................................................................................1
Flashback In-Car Components.................................................................................1
DVR Operating Modes ..............................................................................................2
Front Panel of DVR....................................................................................................2
Rear Panel of DVR.....................................................................................................4
Peripherals..................................................................................................................5
DVR Monitor........................................................................................................6
Monitor Buttons............................................................................................6
Using DVR Buttons vs. Monitor Buttons.....................................................8
Monitor Display............................................................................................8
Idle Mode.............................................................................................9
Record Mode......................................................................................10
Play Mode..........................................................................................10
Forward Facing Zoom Cameras.........................................................................11
Nite-Watch Camera....................................................................................11
10x HD Optical Zoom Camera...................................................................12
Camera Functions.......................................................................................13
Backseat Camera................................................................................................14
Bullet Camera.....................................................................................................14
Antennas.............................................................................................................14
VLP2 Wireless Microphone...............................................................................15
Requirements for Successful Recording Using the VLP2..........................15
Starting a Recording Using the VLP2........................................................16
Using the “Short Mute” Feature .................................................................17
Using the Emergency Button......................................................................17
VLP2 Battery Considerations.....................................................................17
VLP2 Light Indicators................................................................................18
Docking Station Light Indicators................................................................18
Docking Station Ports.................................................................................19
VLX Wireless Microphone ................................................................................20
Requirements for Successful Recording Using the VLX ...........................20

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Peripherals (cont’d)
VLX Wireless Microphone (cont’d)
Starting a Recording From the VLX...........................................................21
Muting an Audio Recording.......................................................................22
VLX Battery Considerations ......................................................................22
VLX Light Indicators .................................................................................23
Docking Station Light Indicators................................................................24
Docking Station Port...................................................................................24
Remote Record Button .......................................................................................25
Radar Interface ...................................................................................................25
Resettable Crash Sensor .....................................................................................25
DVR Operation.........................................................................................................26
Powering Up.......................................................................................................26
Logging into a DVR Using Your USB Login Key.............................................26
Starting a Recording...........................................................................................27
Stopping a Recording & Assigning a Video Category.......................................28
Playing Back a Video.........................................................................................28
Transferring Videos from DVR to Server..........................................................31
Automatic Transmission.............................................................................31
Manual Transmission..................................................................................31
Logging Out........................................................................................................32
Powering Down..................................................................................................32
DVR Settings.............................................................................................................32
Changing the Date & Time Settings...................................................................33
Selecting a Time Zone................................................................................33
Turning Daylight Savings Time On/Off.....................................................35
Changing the Date Display Format ............................................................37
Selecting the Current Date..........................................................................39
Selecting the Current Time.........................................................................42
Changing the Record Settings ............................................................................44
Adjusting Video Quality and File Size.......................................................44
Changing the Video Quality Setting..................................................45
Changing the Video Frames-Per-Second Setting for
Regular Record..................................................................................47

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Adjusting Video Quality and File Size (cont’d)
Changing the Video Frames-Per-Second Setting for
Background Record ...........................................................................49
Changing the Video Resolution Setting.............................................52
Turning Background Record On/Off..........................................................54
Turning Stealth Mode On/Off.....................................................................58
Changing the Pre/Post Record Settings......................................................60
Selecting the Camera(s) for Channel 2.......................................................64
Changing the Audio Settings..............................................................................66
Turning the VLP1 Audio On/Off................................................................67
Turning the VLP2 Audio On/Off................................................................69
Turning the In-Car Audio On/Off...............................................................71
Turning the Record ‘Beep’ On/Off.............................................................74
Turning the Keystroke ‘Beep’ On/Off........................................................76
Turning the Pre/Post Audio On/Off............................................................79
Changing the Gain Setting for the VLP1 Audio.........................................81
Changing the Gain Setting for the VLP2 Audio.........................................84
Changing the Gain Setting for the In-Car Audio........................................87
Selecting & Configuring Record Triggers..........................................................90
Turning the Lights Trigger On/Off.............................................................91
Turning the Siren Trigger On/Off...............................................................93
Turning the AUX1 Trigger On/Off ............................................................96
Turning the Aux 2 Trigger On....................................................................98
Turning the Aux 2 Trigger Off .................................................................104
Turning the Speed Trigger On/Off ...........................................................107
Turning the ‘Stop Override’ Feature On/Off............................................111
Turning the VLP Microphone Trigger On/Off.........................................113
Changing Display Options................................................................................116
Turning the Radar Display On..................................................................116
Turning the Radar Display Off.................................................................120
Turning the Lights Display On/Off ..........................................................122
Turning the Siren Display On/Off............................................................124
Turning the Brakes Display On/Off..........................................................126
Turning the Aux 1 Display On/Off...........................................................129

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DVR Settings (cont’d)
Changing Display Options (cont’d)
Turning the Aux 2 Display On/Off...........................................................131
Turning the Speed Display On/Off...........................................................133
Turning the Metric Units Display On/Off ................................................136
Turning the ‘GPS’ Display On/Off...........................................................138
Turning the Temp/Voltage Display On/Off..............................................141
Turning the ‘WLAN’ Display On/Off......................................................143
Entering/Changing the Wireless Options .........................................................146
Entering/Changing the Wireless IP...........................................................147
Entering/Changing the Wireless NetMask ...............................................149
Entering/Changing the Wireless Gateway IP ...........................................152
Turning the Wireless DHCP Option On/Off ............................................155
Entering/Changing the Ethernet Options..........................................................158
Entering/Changing the Ethernet IP...........................................................159
Entering/Changing the Ethernet NetMask................................................161
Entering/Changing the Ethernet Gateway IP............................................164
Changing the Gateway Type ....................................................................166
Turning the Ethernet DHCP Option On/Off.............................................169
Configuring the Flashback to Act as a DHCP Server...............................171
Entering/Changing the Wireless Security Settings...........................................177
Changing the Wireless Security Mode .....................................................177
Changing the Wireless Authentication Type............................................179
Changing the Wireless Encryption Type..................................................182
Entering the Wireless Encryption Key .....................................................185
Entering Your Wireless SSID...................................................................188
Entering a Wireless Password...................................................................191
Turning the Wireless SSL Indicator On/Off.............................................194
Entering/Changing System Settings.................................................................197
Programming the Ignition Timer..............................................................197
Changing the DES Admin ID and Password............................................199
Enabling/Disabling the USB Login Feature.............................................203
Entering the Server Address.....................................................................205
Entering the Officer Name ...............................................................................208

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Entering the DVR Unit Name ..........................................................................210
Viewing/Updating Firmware............................................................................213
Viewing the Current Firmware Version ...................................................213
Transferring a Firmware File from a USB Drive to a DVR.....................215
Copying the DVR Configuration File to/from DVR........................................218
Copying the config.xml File from Your DVR to a USB Drive................219
Copying the config.xml File from a USB Drive to Your DVR................221
Resetting the DVR to its Factory Settings........................................................224
Copying the DVR Log Files to a USB Drive...................................................226
Formatting an SD card......................................................................................229
Viewing Your Flashback ID.............................................................................231
Viewing Media Access Control Addresses......................................................233
Changing the Flashback Monitor Settings...........................................................235
Adjusting the Monitor Contrast Setting............................................................235
Adjusting the Monitor Brightness Setting........................................................236
Adjusting the Monitor Saturation Setting.........................................................237
Adjusting the Monitor Hue Setting ..................................................................238
Adjusting the Monitor Sharpness Setting.........................................................238
Adjusting the Text Transparency of the Monitor Controls ..............................239
Viewing the Monitor Version Number & Product ID.........................................241
Upgrading from Flashback2 to Flashback3 or FlashbackHD............................241
DVR Specifications.................................................................................................250
Glossary...................................................................................................................252
Contact Information...............................................................................................253
Appendix: NJSP Playlist Screen...........................................................................254
Index........................................................................................................................255

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Important Safeguards
This symbol indicates important operating and maintenance instructions.
This symbol indicates un-insulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclo-
sure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to a person.
Caution: This system is designed to operate in 12 volt DC negative ground vehicles only. All
system components must be operated only when properly connected to the DVR.
Attention: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than
that contained in this User’s Guide unless you are qualified to do so. Refer all servicing to
qualified personnel.
DO NOTblock ventilation openings.
DO NOT allow liquids to enter the DVR or any other component of the Flashback. This could
cause electrical shorts, fire, or other damage.
The Flashback should be installed by a qualified technician and must conform to SAE
Requirements. Ground wires (black) must be connected to the vehicle’s chassis. Never
connect ground wires to the vehicle’s battery. If your vehicle also has a mobile data
computer, make sure that both devices are grounded at the exact same point.
Warning: Airbag Deployment—Do not install equipment or route wiring in the deployment
path of an airbag. Failure to observe this warning will reduce the effectiveness of the airbag
or potentially dislodge the equipment, causing serious injury.
Warning: Seat Removal Precaution—If a vehicle seat is temporarily removed, verify with the
vehicle manufacturer if the seat needs to be recalibrated for proper airbag deployment.
Failure to heed this warning could result in death or serious injury.
Notice: Drilling Precautions—When drilling holes, check the area in which you are drilling to
be sure you do not damage vehicle components. All drilled holes should be deburred and all
sharp edges should be smoothed. All wire routings going through drilled holes should be
protected by a grommet or convolute/split loom tubing.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
!
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN

Introduction
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Introduction
The Flashback is an in-car digital video recorder that can be installed inside a patrol
car and/or interview room. This recorder collects video evidence and stores it tem-
porarily on an SD card until the video can be transmitted to a storage server back
at your agency or precinct. The Flashback is part of L3 Mobile-Vision’s digital
evidence collection system. This system is comprised of multiple in-car and back-
office components, as described below.
Flashback’s in-car components include the DVR, DVR monitor, forward-facing
“zoom” camera, Backseat camera (optional), Bullet cameras (optional), VoiceLink
Plus wireless microphone, and Crash Sensor (optional).
Flashback’s “back office” components are housed in or around the agency or precinct
building and typically include a storage server, robotic disc burner, PC workstation
(used to control the disc burner), Digital Evidence Series software, and one or more
access points (for more on access points, see Glossary).
The manner in which videos upload to your storage server depends on the type of
Digital Evidence software that you purchased. Our Linux-based server applica-
tions, such as Digital Evidence Pro (DEP), are designed to transmit video to the
storage server wirelessly. Other systems, such as Digital Evidence Viewer (DEV),
require that you upload your videos manually from an SD storage card.
L3 Mobile-Vision currently sells two models of the Flashback: Flashback3 and
FlashbackHD. Both models share similar features and functionality, with two key
differences. First, the FlashbackHD can capture video at a higher resolution than the
Flashback3—1280 x 720 pixels vs. 720 x 480 pixels for the Flashback3. Secondly,
the Flashback3 comes with the Nite-Watch camera, whereas the FlashbackHD comes
with either the HD Digital Zoom camera or the newer 10x HD Optical Zoom camera.
Flashback In-Car Components
In-car
components
Back-office
components
Backseat
camera
(optional)
Monitor
DVR
Bullet camera
(optional)
Nite Watch
camera (FB3)
Flashback3 vs.
FlashbackHD
VoiceLink eXtended
wireless microphone
10x HD Optical
Zoom camera (FBHD)

DVR Operating Modes
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DVR Operating Modes
Some of the buttons on the Flashback DVR and monitor are used for different
functions depending on what mode the DVR is in.
Mode Description
Idle Mode The DVR is not recording or playing back a video.
Record Mode The DVR is recording a video.
Play Mode The DVR is playing back a recently recorded video.
Menu Mode The DVR’s menu functions are displayed.
Front Panel of DVR
IN USE display. An LED light that denotes DVR activity. When this light is on,
do not remove the SD card or your files may be lost!
AUTO/OFF. The manual power switch. Because the Flashback is designed to
automatically power on and off, this switch is normally left in the AUTO position.
Do not turn this switch off unless instructed INto do so by an L3 Mobile-Vision
procedure or Service Technician.
MENU. The Menu button, used to access the DVR programming options. You can
also access this menu by pressing the button on your Flashback monitor when the
DVR door is open.
REC. The Record button. If you are in Idle mode, this button is used to initiate a
recording session. If you are in Record mode, this button is used to toggle the in-car
microphone off/on. If you are in Menu mode, this button is used to select the high-
lighted menu item or field. You can also perform these tasks by pressing the
button on your Flashback monitor.
STOP. The Stop button. If you are in Record mode, this button is used to stop a
recording. If you are in Play mode, this button is used to stop a video playback
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