Ovation FlashBack-3C User manual

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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
UK
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Web: www.ovation.co.uk

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1Essential Information..................................................................................................... 3
1.1 Introduction............................................................................................................................... 3
1.2 Support, Latest Updates and Information:................................................................................ 4
2Installation...................................................................................................................... 5
2.1 FlashBack-3 Single................................................................................................................... 5
2.2 FlashBack-3C Dual................................................................................................................... 7
2.3 I-Conex Connector Pin-outs..................................................................................................... 7
2.4 External Control Inputs (Record Switches and Triggers)......................................................... 9
2.5 I-Conex Peripherals................................................................................................................ 10
2.6 GPS / PTZ interface (RS232 Port) ........................................................................................ 11
3Operation.......................................................................................................................12
3.1 Secure Digital SD card ........................................................................................................... 12
3.2 Formatting the SD Card.......................................................................................................... 12
3.3 Switching On the Unit............................................................................................................. 13
3.4 Setting the Date and Time zone............................................................................................. 13
3.5 Status LED.............................................................................................................................. 13
3.6 Make a Recording .................................................................................................................. 14
3.7 Switching Off........................................................................................................................... 14
3.8 Reset to Defaults.................................................................................................................... 15
3.9 FlashBack-3 Dual ................................................................................................................... 15
4Playing SD Card Recordings........................................................................................16
4.1 Playing with VLC .................................................................................................................... 16
4.2 Playing with Microsoft Media Player....................................................................................... 16
5Internal Battery..............................................................................................................17
6SD Card Configuration Wizard.....................................................................................18
7Webpage Interface........................................................................................................19
7.1 IP Address.............................................................................................................................. 19
7.2 Webpage Login ...................................................................................................................... 20
7.3 Home Page............................................................................................................................. 20
7.4 File List Page.......................................................................................................................... 21
7.5 Alarm List Page ...................................................................................................................... 21
7.6 Audio / Video Setup Page (A/V Setups)................................................................................. 22
7.7 Basic Trigger Page................................................................................................................. 23
7.8 Introduction to Expert Triggers............................................................................................... 25
7.9 Connectivity Page................................................................................................................... 27
7.10 View Page............................................................................................................................... 28
7.11 System Page .......................................................................................................................... 28
7.12 Settings Page ......................................................................................................................... 29
8Firmware Upgrades.......................................................................................................30
8.1 SD card Upgrade.................................................................................................................... 30
8.2 Ethernet upgrade.................................................................................................................... 30
9FindMe Ovation Internet Device Manager ...................................................................31

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1 Essential Information
IMPORTANT► FlashBack-3 running version 4.3 or higher can operate with SD cards of up
to 128GB. New SD Cards must be formatted by the FlashBack-3 before
use. See Section 3.2 page 12 for more information.
IMPORTANT► It is important to set the time zone, date and time before use. This can be
set via the SD Card Configuration Wizard (page 18) or the System Setup
webpage (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.
FlashBack-3 utilises H.264 video compression to record high quality, full SD resolution real-
time video to one or two SD cards. FlashBack-3 has an Ethernet port which enables
simultaneous recording and streaming live video to a remote monitoring point via the
internet. It is also possible to selectively download recorded files while recording.
Figure 1: FlashBack-3 System Diagram

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FlashBack-3 Key Features:
Full resolution PAL/NTSC video and stereo audio recording to SD memory cards with
H.264 video compression.
Single or dual SD memory card slot options. Supports high capacity SDHC cards up
to 128 GB.
Record start / stop by local buttons, remotely wired switches or triggers, internal timer
or by internal motion detection.
Configurable video quality (bit rate) and time-lapse record modes.
Built-in microphone or external line / microphone level stereo inputs. Mic bias
supplied.
Onscreen display of date, time and coordinates from an external GPS receiver (if
connected).
100Mbps Ethernet interface supporting video streaming, control, configuration and file
download.
Simultaneous record and streaming of video and audio over Ethernet.
Built in vibration feedback for body-worn applications.
Wide DC input voltage range (6 to 28 V).
Internal camera power supply of 5, 9, or 12 Volts.
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 [email protected].uk
with the serial number of one of your units, together with your name and organisation.

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2 Installation
2.1 FlashBack-3 Single
FlashBack-3C is compatible with Ovation’s I-Conex interconnection system. I-Conex includes
a selection of cable assemblies that interface to commonly used power, video and audio
connectors (see Figure 4), as well as flying leads for more complex installations. The
connections to the rear of FlashBack-3 are colour coded to indicate their function as shown
in Figure 2, below.
CAUTION►Only connect cables with the same colour code to each input. Figure 3 shows
a basic FlashBack-3C Single 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).
Figure 2: FlashBack-3C Single Rear Panel Connectors
Figure 3: Example Cable Installation

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Camera DC out
2.1 mm DC Jack Plug
100mm
Video In
BNC Skt
100mm
Audio
RCA Phono
Right
Audio Left
RCA Phono
200mm
Audio
Camera
1M
500mm
1M Male to Female
Extension x 1
0.5M Male to Female
Extension x 1
Power + Control
Power
Long Extension
Short Extension
Male
Male
200mm
1.5 m
Audio Right
(Video 2)
Audio Left
(Video 1)
Audio / Video Splitter
Ethernet Socket
RJ45
DC Power IN
2.1 mm Jack Skt
Network
Red /(Brown) - DC IN
- Rec Ctl 2
Blue - Rec Ctl 1
Brai
Green
d/(Black) - Ground
Figure 4: FlashBack-3C Single I-Conex Cable Set

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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.
Figure 5: FlashBack-3C Dual Interfaces
2.3 I-Conex Connector Pin-outs
The pin-outs for the FlashBack-3C Single and Dual are shown below:
Camera Power
Mic Bias
(~3V DC)
Video Ground Ground
Audio Ground
11
1
1
44
4
4
Video In 1
Audio In L
Video In 2
Audio In R
22
2
2
33
3
3
Rec Control 2
(record trigger)
6 to 28 V DC In
GPS Power
(3.3/5V DC)
Ground
1
1
4
4
TXD
RXD
2
2
3
3
Video Out
Ground
Audio Out L
Audio Out R
Record OK
Ground
Rec Control 1
(record switch)
Rec Control 2
(record trigger)
As looking into the connectors
on the rear of the FlashBack-3C
Pin 1 Red (Brown)
Pin 2 Green (White)
Pin 3 Blue
Pin 4 Screen (Black)
Pin-out of flying lead
assembly
Alternative cable
colours shown in brackets.
NB:
(Blue and brown connector pin-outs are identical)
Rec Control 1
(record switch)
Figure 6: FlashBack-3 pin-outs

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Camera DC out
2.1 mm DC Jack Plug
100mm
100mm
Video In
BNC Skt
100mm
100mm
Audio
RCA Phono
Right
Audio Left
RCA Phono
200mm
Audio
Camera
1M
500mm
1M Male to Female
Extension x 2
0.5M Male to Female
Extension x 2
Power + Control
Power
Long Extension
Short Extension
Male
Male
200mm
Audio Right
(Video 2)
Audio Left
(Video 1)
Audio / Video Splitter
Ethernet Socket
RJ45
DC Power IN
2.1 mm Jack Skt
Network
Audio Out Right
Audio Out Left
100mm
Video Out
200mm
Audio/Video Out
Red /(Brown) - DC IN
- Rec Ctl 2
Blue - Rec Ctl 1
Brai
Green
d/(Black) - Ground
Red /(Brown) - Record OK
Green
Blue - Rec Ctl 1
- Rec Ctl 2
Braid /(Black) - Ground
1.5m
Control
1.5 m
Figure 7: FlashBack-3 Dual I-Conex Cable Set

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2.4 External Control Inputs (Record Switches and Triggers)
Recording can be controlled in a number of different ways;
The start / stop buttons on the unit,
Remotely via the web interface, or
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” records for a pre-set time when connected to
ground (i.e. a record trigger input). On the FlashBack-3 single, these control inputs are
available via the DC power input connector. On the FlashBack-3 dual, control inputs are
available using both the “Control” and “DC Power” connectors. See Figure 8, below.
The function of the two external control inputs is programmable using the web interface; see
Section 7.7, page 23.
Figure 8: Example External Record Switches and Triggers

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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.
GPSAntenna
Bullet Camera Miniature 12V
Bullet Camera
Knowles Microphone (pair)
GPS Antenna / Receiver
RS232 Interface cable
21842
21842
Knowles Mic Right
Knowles Mic Left
RS232 DTYPE
Control PIR sensor
Figure 9: Example I-Conex Peripherals
Please contact [e-mail] for more information.