Scout Basic.book
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1. 3 3 3 2 2 Using the Set Time Date Title Menu 34 3 2 3 Using the Record Mode Schedule Menu 3 6 3 2 4 Using the Load Factory Defaults Menu 3 8 3 2 4 1 Software Version 3 8 Chapter 4 Operation and Maintenance 4 1 Operating the VCR 4 2 4 1 1 Using the Front Panel 4 2 4 1 2 Recording Video 4 3 4 1 3 Stopping Video Recording 4 3 4 1 4 Playing Back Video 4 4 4 2 Other Operating Features 4 4 4 2 1 Smart Temp 4 4 700 0016 R007 iii Contents 4 2 2 Low Voltage Indicator 4 4 4 2 3 Stereo Recording 4 5 4 3 Maintenance ee 4 5 4 3 1 Cleaning the VCR Recording Heads 4 5 4 3 2 Cleaning the Lock Box 4 5 4 3 3 Cleaning the Camera and Window2. Power up the VCR by pressing the POWER button on the front of the VCR for 3 seconds This provides temporary power for about 5 minutes To view the main menu 1 Press the STOP button on the remote control for 3 seconds The Scout main menu appears as shown in Figure 3 2 Figure 3 2 Scout Basic VCR Main menu 2 Press the TRK up or TRK down button to highlight a setting 3 Press the PLAY button to select the value Remote Control To change a setting on the Scout Plus main menu or sub menu 1 Press the TRK up or TRK down button to highlight a setting 2 Press the PLAY button to select the value which will be flashing e Press the TRK up or TRK down button to change the value of a menu item e Press the PLAY button to switch between two values such as ON and OFF 3 Press the FF button or REW button to move between menu items The solid block character J represents a blank space in the title 4 Press the PLAY button to select the value 5 Choose the Back option at any time to return to the main menu 700 0016 R007 Configuring the VCR 3 2 2 Using the Set Time Date Title Menu Use the Set Time Date Title menu to set the Time Date Daylight Saving time options the Display Position of on screen information and the system Title To view the Set Time Date Title menu 1 On the main menu press the TRK up or TRK down button to highlight Set Time Date Title 2 Press the PLAY button The Set Time Date Title menu
3. 4 5 4 3 4 Maintaining Video Tape Quality 4 5 4 4 Returning Product For Service 46 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 5 1 Troubleshooting the Scout Basic 5 2 Appendix A Specifications A 1 Scout Basic VCR A 1 A 2 VCR Configurable Features A 2 A 3 Lock Box A 2 SEON DESIGN INC PRODUCT WARRANTY DISCLAIMER W 2 Provisions Applicable to American Customers W 3 Provisions Applicable to Canadian Customers W 3 iv 700 0016 R007 CHAPTER 1 Introduction This chapter describes the product features and components of the Scout Basic Mobile VCR System Scout Basic System Introduction 1 1 Scout Basic System The Scout Basic System consists of the following components Scout Basic VCR Lock box Camera Video tape Cables and harnesses for power and ignition input 1 2 Scout Basic Product Features The Scout Basic System has been designed using extremely reliable and easy to use technology including Hi Fi audio for increased quality and vibration resistance Eight hours of recording with T
4. 160 tape On screen display of operational status time date vehicle identification and system voltage Smart Start to prevent potential damage to the VCR from voltage spikes and drops during vehicle start up Smart Temp and built in heater to prevent tape damage at low temperatures Configurable software e Repeat recording user selectable ON or OFF e Variable delay on and delay off recording selectable up to 60 minutes e Five daily timers to set the VCR recording time Temporary power for tape removal without turning on the vehicle ignition Front panel video output and audio output jacks for setup and playback 1 2 1 Front Panel Features The Scout Basic VCR has important features on the front panel such as the POWER EJECT and REC buttons REW PLAY FF and STOP buttons VIDEO OUTPUT and AUDIO OUTPUT jacks For more information see Using the Front Panel on page 4 2 1 2 2 Back Panel Features The input connectors are located on the back panel where the cables and harnesses connect to the VCR For more information see Figure 2 4 on page 2 5 700 0016 ROO7 1 3 Lock Box The lock box secures the VCR into a location on the bus and provides the following features Introduction A locking door which prevents unauthorized access to the VCR controls Authorized personnel can use the lock box key to remove the hinged locking door when access to the VCR is necessary A sliding rail system that allows for e
5. picture starts to get grainy or does not track properly in the VCR try a new tape For your convenience high quality video tapes can be obtained directly from your Seon Design sales representative If a new video tape still shows a grainy or fuzzy picture after using a VCR cleaning tape then the VCR recording heads may need servicing Contact your dealer or Seon Design about this type of service 700 0016 R007 4 5 Operation and Maintenance 4 4 Returning Product For Service If any part of the Scout Basic System is to be returned to Seon Design for service please contact Seon provide the model and or serial number of your unit and ask for a Return Authorization RA number An RA number allows the Service Technicians to better track your product when it comes in for service Please have the RA number clearly marked on the outside of the shipping box ANY PRODUCT SENT TO SEON DESIGN WITHOUT AN RA NUMBER MAY BE REFUSED The contact numbers for Seon Design Inc are Toll Free Telephone 1 877 630 7366 Direct Telephone 604 941 0880 Please refer to the SEON DESIGN INC PRODUCT WARRANTY provided with your system to review the terms of warranty service contact and shipping information as well as other important issues regarding the service and operation of your system 700 0016 ROO7 CHAPTER 5 Troubleshooting This chapter provides information and procedures on troubleshooting the Scout Basic System Troubleshoo
6. ECT TO GOODS SOLD OR SERVICES RENDERED BY SEON OR ANY UNDERTAKINGS ACTS OR OMISSIONS RELATING THERETO AND C ALL CONSEQUENTIAL INCIDENTAL SPECIAL AND CONTINGENT DAMAGES WHATSOEVER EVEN IF SEON HAS BEEN SPECIFICALLY ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES Without limiting the generality of the foregoing Seon specifically disclaims any liability for property or personal injury damages penalties special or punitive damages damages for lost profits or revenues loss of use of goods or any associated equipment cost of capital cost of substitute goods facilities or services down time shut down or slow down costs or for any other types of economic loss and for claims of customer s customers or any third party for any such damages Some jurisdictions do not allow limitation or exclusion of incidental or consequential damages so this limitation or exclusion may not apply to purchaser In no event shall Seon s total liability for any damages to purchaser or any other person in connection with the products or this agreement exceed the lower of the suggested list price or the actual price paid for the products regardless of whether such liability arises from contract tort warranty or any other form of claim If any provision of this agreement is found to be void invalid or unenforceable that finding shall not affect the remaining provisions all of which shall be enforced to the full extent permitted by law If any remedy hereunder is
7. F 15 C Check the flashing Low TEMPERATURE indicator on the back panel of the VCR The VCR temperature must be above 5 F to operate e Is the power and ignition harness plugged into the VCR securely The VCR powers on and the green power indicator is illuminated on the front panel but the unit does not start recording e Check the ignition wiring from the power input harness Is the yellow wire connected to an ignition switched circuit e Is the video tape inserted in the cassette compartment e Check the battery voltage e Is the temperature below 37 F 3 C Wait for the VCR to warm up and start recording e Check the settings for Delay On Time in the Record Schedule menu See Using the Record Mode Schedule Menu on page 3 6 e Are the Timers on See Using the Record Mode Schedule Menu on page 3 6 e Check the setting for Repeat Record If the Repeat Record is set to OFF press the POWER button to reset the repeat record mode The VCR power indicator is illuminated but there is no picture on the video monitor output e Check the connections inside the camera and to the VCR lock box e Is the LOW VOLTAGE indicator on the back panel illuminated e Check for harness damage e Is the temperature below 37 F Wait for the VCR to warm up 700 0016 ROO7 Symptom Troubleshooting Possible Cause and Solution The live camera picture is snowy fuzzy or grainy Check all the connections insi
8. FF button while playing a video tape plays the tape forward 700 0016 ROO7 Operation and Maintenance Table 4 1 Scout Basic VCR front panel features Item Feature Description 7 STOP button Stops the operation of the VCR 8 REC button Press the REC button when a video tape is in the VCR to start recording 9 POWER indicator Illuminates when the VCR is powered up green 10 EP indicator red Illuminates when the VCR is playing recording in EP extended play mode 11 RECORD indicator red Illuminates when the VCR is recording 12 VIDEO OUTPUT jack The front panel VIDEO OUTPUT jack yellow is for setup monitoring and playback 13 AUDIO OUTPUT L e The left channel AUDIO OUTPUT white is for setup monitoring and playback AUDIO OUTPUT R e The right channel AUDIO OUTPUT red is for setup monitoring and playback 1 The REW PLAY FF and STOP buttons are not dual function buttons 4 1 2 Recording Video To start video recording the VCR must be powered on 1 Turn the vehicle ignition on The start of video recording may be delayed depending on the timer and DELAY ON settings and if operating the VCR in cold temperatures To change settings see Using the Record Mode Schedule Menu on page 3 6 To override the DELAY ON settings and start video recording immediately press the POWER button for 5 seconds OR Without turning the vehicle ignition on press the POWER button to pr
9. For The International Sale Of Goods shall not apply 700 0016 R007 W 3 W 4 Seon Design Inc Unit 111 3B Burbidge Street Coquitlam BC Canada V3K 7B2 Telephone 604 941 0880 Toll Free Telephone 1 877 630 7366 Fax 604 941 0870 Toll Free Fax 1 866 664 3677 Email sales seon com Web site www seon com 700 0016 R007 Printed in Canada
10. SE N Mobile Surveillance Scout Basic Mobile VCR System Installation and User s Guide Document part number 700 0016 R007 Seon Design Inc Seon Design Inc is a specialist in the design and manufacture of video surveillance systems for mobile applications Seon has been the preferred solutions provider for the pupil transportation industry since 1999 Today we are proud that our success in this area has made us the leading manufacturer of mobile video surveillance systems in North America Contact Information Seon Design Inc Unit 111 3B Burbidge Street Coquitlam BC Canada V3K 7B2 Telephone 604 941 0880 Toll Free Telephone 1 877 630 7366 Fax 604 941 0870 Toll Free Fax 1 866 664 3677 Email sales seon com Web site www seon com Seon Design Inc Trademarks Seon Design Inc holds the following trademarks Scout is a registered trademark of Seon Design Inc Seon Design is a registered trademark of Seon Design Inc The Seon logo SE N is a registered trademark of Seon Design Inc In this User Manual there are references to trademarks registered trademarks and product names not owned by Seon Design Inc that are the property of their respective owners They are used in this User Manual for identification purposes only User Manual Revision This is the February 2008 revision for this User Manual and is copyright February 2008 of Seon Design Inc All rights reserved E
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13. appears as shown in Figure 3 3 Figure 3 3 Set Time Date Title menu 3 To change a sub menu setting Using the Remote Control on page 3 3 Table 3 2 Set Time Date Title menu items Menu Item Description Values Default Set Time Date Displays the current time day of the week and date in e 12 00 00a to 11 59 59p 12 HR mode only with the first digit of the time flashing a AM p PM The day of the week is entered to help set up the daylight MM DD YYYY saving time e SU MO TU WE TH FR SA Daylight Saving Set to ON automatically adjusts the internal clock to e ON Daylight Saving Time As of 2007 the time springs OFF forward from 02 00A to 03 00A on the second Sunday in March On the first Sunday in November the time falls back to Standard Time by changing from 02 00A to 01 00A Adjust the times and dates as required Set to OFF Daylight Saving to disable this feature Start On Displays the time of year when Daylight Saving Time is MAR 2ND SU set to start March second week Sunday From Displays the time of day when Daylight Saving Time is 02 00a TO 03 00a set to start 2 00 00 AM to 3 00 00 AM End On Displays the time of year when Daylight Saving Time is NOV IST SU set to end November first week Sunday 700 0016 R007 Table 3 2 Set Time Date Title menu items Configuring the VCR Menu Item Description Values Default From Displays the time of day w
14. asy VCR installation and exchange A slotted cable entry that allows connectors to be inserted into the lock box after installation Mounting orientation accommodates a horizontal installation flat on the floor or under a seat For installing the VCR under a seat use of the Underseat Mounting Bracket Kit is recommended Contact your Seon Design sales representative for more information 1 4 Cables and Harnesses The wiring connections to the Scout Basic System includes A 20 foot camera cable which comes with the camera using a single connector for ease of installation A high reliability power input harness for easy wiring of power and ignition trigger In line fuses on the power and ignition lines for added protection 700 0016 R007 CHAPTER 2 Installation This chapter provides information and procedures for installing the Scout Basic System Installation 2 1 Installing the Scout Basic VCR and Lock Box Planning an installation Materials required Longer cables The Scout Basic VCR is designed to be installed in the lock box which is secured to the mounting surface using the screws provided The lock box can be installed flat on the floor or under a seat horizontal installation depending on your requirements The lock box has a removable hinged locking door and a sliding rail system to allow for easy installation and exchange of the VCR The Scout Basic VCR has connections to the front and back of th
15. de the camera Is the camera cable damaged Check the connections inside the VCR lock box Is the power harness connected directly to the bus battery The playback picture is snowy fuzzy or grainy Clean the VCR heads with a video tape cleaner cassette Is the power input harness connected to the battery Check the video monitor cable attached to the front or back of the VCR Very low or no audio on playback with camera microphone Is the sensitivity adjustment on the audio module in the camera turned down too low See the product documentation for the camera to adjust the setting Is the camera cable wired correctly to the terminal blocks inside the camera Is the camera audio connector damaged or not plugged into the VCR securely Is the playback VCR a mono single channel audio only device If so try plugging the Camera Audio Connector into the white L audio input on the back of the VCR Extra text overlay appears on the screen as two dashed lines enclosed in quotation marks Press the T COUNTER on the remote control to show or clear the extra text overlay see Configuring the VCR on page 3 2 700 0016 R007 5 3 Appendix A Specifications This appendix provides the product specifications for the Scout Basic Mobile VCR System Note Specifications are subject to change without notice A 1 Scout Basic VCR Video Heads 2 Head Helical Scanning Video Track
16. determined to have failed of its essential purpose the limitations of liability and exclusion of damages set forth above shall remain in full force and effect This agreement may be modified only in writing signed by a duly authorized representative of Seon W 2 700 0016 R007 Provisions Applicable to American Customers For those customers whose mailing address is in the United States Seon s offer and any agreement of sale resulting therefrom shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal and domestic laws of the State of WASHINGTON without giving effect to the conflict of laws rules thereof The Superior Court of Washington for Whatcom County and U S District Court for the Western District of Washington the U S Closed Courts shall have exclusive jurisdiction to entertain and determine all disputes and claims whether for specific performance injunction declaration or otherwise arising out of or in any way connected with the construction breach or alleged threatened or anticipated breach of the contract resulting from this offer and shall have jurisdiction to hear and determine all questions as to the validity existence or enforceability thereof Customer specifically consents to such Court s exercise of jurisdiction over it The purchaser attorns to the exclusive jurisdictions of the jurisdiction of the U S Closed Courts waives any obligation to venue in any action or proceeding regarding Seon Products and wa
17. e unit which are secured once the VCR is installed and the lock box is locked Cable grommets on the lock box allows connectors to be inserted into the lock box after installation Check that you have all the system components and inspect the units for any scratches or damage The lock box key is required to unlock the door of the lock box and remove the components that are placed inside the box for shipping such as the camera and the harnesses Assemble the necessary tools for installation You will need these materials to complete the Scout Basic VCR installation e Scout Basic VCR e Lock box and Lock box keys for securing the hinged locking door e Camera e Power and ignition harness 20 foot Fuses 3 A power fuse and 1 A ignition fuse e Fuse holders e Butt splice connectors e Four 10 x 34 sheet metal screws e Four 10 x 1 self drilling screws To customize your installation longer cables are available by contacting your Seon Design sales representative Important If you are mounting the lock box under a seat please contact your Seon Design sales representative or dealer for information on the Underseat Mounting Bracket Kit before starting the installation 2 2 Step 1 Installing the Lock Box The lock box has a door and lid which need to be removed in order to secure the base in its location The lock box can be installed horizontally either on the floor or underneath a seat see Figure 2 2 on page 2 3 Four mounting poin
18. enus per the required end user specifications 2 7 EZN Decoy System The EZN Decoy System uses a live camera that does not have to be changed from bus to bus only the VCR must be removed For decoy systems the lock box and all the harnesses are installed the same as for a live system 2 10 700 0016 ROO7 CHAPTER 3 Configuring the VCR This chapter provides information and procedures for configuring the VCR using the remote control Configuring the VCR 3 1 Configuring the VCR The Scout Basic VCR uses the remote control shown in Figure 3 1 to configure the VCR Table 3 1 describes the main buttons used for configuring the VCR For VCR operation use the VCR front panel buttons for optimum performance Figure 3 1 Remote control Table 3 1 Remote control features Item Feature Function 1 PLAY button Press the PLAY button to select a value or confirm the selection of a menu item 2 FF button Press the FF button to advance through the menu items 3 STOP button Press the STOP button for 3 seconds to display the Scout main menu 4 TRK down button Press the TRK down button to scroll down to a different menu item or decrease a value 5 TRK up button Press the TRK up button to scroll up to a different menu item or increase a value 6 REW button Press the REW button to move back through the menu items 700 0016 R007 Configuring the VCR 3 2 Scout Basic VCR Main Menu 3 2 1 Using the
19. esign Inc Product Warranty applicable to the Product s described in this User Manual which exclusively sets forth Seon Design Inc s entire liability arising from or in connection with such product s and their use and the exclusive remedies available for purchasers and users thereof Document Part Number This User Manual is valid for Seon Design Inc Document Part Number 700 0016 PRINTED IN CANADA Who this Guide is For This Installation and User s Guide provides installation and operating information for the Scout Basic Mobile VCR System Scout Basic The Guide is intended for anyone who needs to install and operate the Scout Basic Mobile VCR System Conventions Used Cautions identify conditions or practices that could result in damage to the unit or other equipment Important These notes describe things which are important for you to know but are not as serious as a Caution Related Documentation SA Series Wedge Camera Setup Guide document part number 700 0004 Accessories A remote control is available for use with the Scout Basic VCR Finding Information Online You can find more information about Seon Design Inc as well as its products and services at www seon com Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1 Scout Basic System 12 1 2 Scout Basic Product Features 1 2 1 2 1 Front Panel Featu
20. hen Daylight Saving Time will 02 00a To 01 00a fall back to Standard Time 2 00 00 AM To 1 00 00 AM Display Position Displays the time and date title at the top or bottom of the TOP screen e BOT Bottom Title Displays a title for the system of up to 20 characters The AtoZ solid block character J represents a blank space when e colon displayed later period forward slash gt apostrophe e 0t09 Back Choose the Back option on the menu to return to the main menu 700 0016 R007 3 5 Configuring the VCR 3 2 3 Using the Record Mode Schedule Menu Use the Record Mode Schedule menu to set the Tape Speed Repeat Record option Delay On Time Delay Off Time and Daily Timers To view the Record Mode Schedule menu 1 On the main menu press the TRK up or TRK down button to highlight Record Mode Schedule 2 Press the PLAY button The Record Mode Schedule menu appears as shown in Figure 3 4 Figure 3 4 Record Mode Schedule menu 3 To change a sub menu setting Using the Remote Control on page 3 3 Table 3 3 Record Mode Schedule menu items Menu items Description Values Default Tape Speed Tape Speed can be set to record e SP Standard Play e In SP mode 180 minutes 3 hours with a T 180 tape e EP Extended Play In EP mode 540 minutes 9 hours slightly lower video quality recommended Repeat Record The VCR can be set to stop recording or repeat recording when it e ON
21. ing Automatic Video Output 75 Ohm NTSC video Video Resolution 220 TVL Video Connectors RCA Phono Audio Heads 2 Head Hi Fi Audio Input Level 8 dBm Audio Output Level 6 dBm 10 KQ Audio Connectors RCA Phono Rewind Time Approximately 5 Minutes T 120 tape Operating Temperature 41 F to 104 F 5 C to 40 C Operating Humidity 0 to 80 relative humidity non condensing Operating Voltage 11 to 15 5 VDC Transient Protection 400 W Temperature Protection Smart Temp Low Temperature and Extreme Low Temperature Power Harness Connector Molex Mini Fit Jr High Cycle Gold Plated Power Circuit Fuse 3A Ignition Circuit Fuse 1A Specifications Dimensions H x W x D 3 5 x 9 75 x 10 75 89 x 248 x 273 mm with VCR brackets 3 5 x 10 75 x 12 63 89 x 273 x 321 mm Weight 6 6 lb 3 kg with VCR brackets 8 lb 3 6 kg A 2 VCR Configurable Features Time Format 12 Hour mode Date Format MM DD Y Y Y Y Daylight Saving Time ON Automatic and OFF Camera Titles 20 characters VCR Voltage Display ON OFF Repeat Record User selectable ON OFF Delay On OFF 15 seconds to 1 Hour with Smart Start Delay Off OFF 15 seconds to 1 Hour Daily Timers 5 A 3 Lock Box Main Enclosure 18 GA cold rolled steel CRS Enclosure Brackets 18 GA CRS Coating Outdoor polyester powder paint black Tray S
22. ives any objection that the U S Closed Courts are an inconvenient forum or do not have jurisdiction over the purchaser of Seon The United Nations Convention On Contracts For The International Sale Of Goods shall not apply Provisions Applicable to Canadian Customers For those customers whose mailing address is in Canada Seon s offer and any agreement of sale resulting therefrom shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal and domestic laws of the Province of BRITISH COLUMBIA and the laws of Canada applicable therein without giving effect to the conflict of laws rules thereof The courts of British Columbia the Canadian Closed Courts shall have exclusive jurisdiction to entertain and determine all disputes and claims whether for specific performance injunction declaration or otherwise arising out of or in any way connected with the construction breach or alleged threatened or anticipated breach of the contract resulting from this offer and shall have jurisdiction to hear and determine all questions as to the validity existence or enforceability thereof The purchaser attorns to the exclusive jurisdictions of the jurisdiction of the Canadian Closed Courts waives any obligation to venue in any action or proceeding regarding Seon Products and waives any objection that the Canadian Closed Courts are an inconvenient forum or do not have jurisdiction over the purchaser of Seon The United Nations Convention On Contracts
23. l If there is a master battery switch in the battery compartment connected to the battery s negative terminal connect the black negative battery power wire after the battery switch 3 The in line fuse holder consists of a black plastic piece with an attached cap that simply pulls apart Install the appropriate fuse and push the holder back together 2 8 700 0016 ROO7 Installation 4 Strip the red wire end appropriately A butt splice connector is supplied to connect the fuse holder to the red battery power wire Connect the other end of the fuse holder directly to the battery s positive terminal 5 Strip the yellow wire end appropriately A butt splice connector is supplied to connect the fuse holder to the yellow wire Connect the other end of the fuse holder to an ignition switched circuit 6 The connector on the power and ignition harness is plugged into the 12 VDC POWER INPUT connector on the back of the VCR A CAUTION Power and ignition harness connection To ensure proper performance connect the red and black power wires to points as close to the battery as possible Never connect the ground wire black wire to the vehicle chassis by drilling a hole into a panel and using a sheet metal screw The ground connection will be corroded very quickly and the performance will be compromised Important The supplied in line automotive fuse holders are for protecting the red battery positive wire a
24. lide Rails Industrial UHMW PE Door Lock Industrial cam lock keyed alike Different keying available Dimensions H x W xD 4 5 x 12 x 15 114 x 305 x 380 mm Weight 8 lb 3 6 kg 700 0016 R007 SEON DESIGN INC PRODUCT WARRANTY Seon Design Inc Seon warrants the cameras and components listed below against defects in workmanship and materials provided that such defects appear or are discovered within the respective periods specified below and provided further that the purchaser of such products notifies Seon of such defects within thirty 30 days of the appearance or discovery of such defects e Five 5 years from date of purchase parts and labor on the SA Wedge Camera Series e One 1 year from date of purchase parts and labor on the SA IR Illuminator e One 1 year from date of purchase parts and labor on the Scout Mobile VCR Systems e One 1 year from date of purchase parts and labor on all other products and accessories All service replacement parts and repairs are warranted for a period of 90 days Subject to the terms and conditions listed below during the relevant warranty period Seon will repair replace or refund the purchase price for the defective product whichever Seon considers to be appropriate in the circumstances in Seon s sole and arbitrary opinion free of charge any defective products returned prepaid In the event purchaser has a problem with any Seon product please call and request
25. nd the yellow ignition trigger wire Butt splice connectors are supplied to connect the fuse holders to their respective wires The battery positive fuse holder uses the 3 A automotive blade fuse and the ignition trigger fuse holder uses the 1 A automotive blade fuse 700 0016 R007 2 9 Installation 2 6 Step 5 Hardware Installation Final Checklist Harnesses Camera recorder and accessories e Check for proper slack e Check that the cables and harnesses are properly secured e Check that sharp metal edges are not touching the cables or harnesses e Check that all the cables and harnesses are neat and tidy e Check that the connections are solid no shorts Camera e Check for tight mount e Check the internal harness connection e Check that the lid is properly seated on the gasket and secured tightly e Check the camera s field of view VCR e Check for tight mounting of hardware lock box e Confirm that the cable grommet is properly installed e Check that all connections are tight System e Install the fuses e Plug the video monitor into the VCR e Power up the system e Confirm that all the camera and audio sources are operating properly e Confirm that all the status indicators react properly e Switch to temporary power by pressing the front panel POWER button for 3 seconds with the vehicle ignition turned OFF e Test the audio video record e Test the audio video playback e Configure the m
26. ns at Seon s discretion If the product is found to be in good working order or its inability to function properly is not covered by this warranty the product will be returned in the same condition as received unless repair is possible and requested by the customer Repairs of such nature will incur a charge for parts and labor and will proceed only by agreement with the customer to accept the charge This warranty shall not apply a to equipment not supplied by Seon b to equipment including any components which shall have been operated in excess of rated capacity subject to negligence accident or damage by circumstances beyond Seon s control or to improper installation operation maintenance servicing alterations or storage modification without Seon s written authorization misuse vandalism fire floods or acts of nature so as in Seon s exclusive and arbitrary judgment to affect the same adversely or c if the serial number for the product has been altered in any way 700 0016 R007 W 1 d if the product has been operated outside of the specified Operating Environment specified in the Seon Users Manual for such product DISCLAIMER THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER REPRESENTATIONS WARRANTIES GUARANTEES AND CONDITIONS EXPRESS OR IMPLIED STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE AND WITHOUT LIMITING THE GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING SEON EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS AND EXCLUDES ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILI
27. o Recording The Scout Basic VCR incorporates Hi Fi stereo recording so two different audio sources can be recorded at once For example a camera with audio capability can be installed at the front of the bus and a remote microphone can be installed further down the bus Both audio signals can be recorded at the same time During playback a stereo monitor is required to listen to the two different audio channels 4 3 Maintenance 4 3 1 Cleaning the VCR Recording Heads Once a month a VCR cleaning tape should be run in the VCR to help extend the life of the recording heads 4 3 2 Cleaning the Lock Box The lock box is made from 18 gauge steel coated with an outdoor powder paint and requires only periodic cleaning To clean the enclosure use a damp cloth with a mild detergent Do not let water into the ventilation holes on the enclosure 4 3 3 Cleaning the Camera and Window The camera has a powder painted stainless steel enclosure To clean the camera enclosure use a damp cloth with a mild detergent While the camera window is made from hard coated scratch resistant polycarbonate it is best to clean the window with a soft clean cloth to avoid scratches 4 3 4 Maintaining Video Tape Quality Depending on the type of video tape used repeated cycling may cause the tape to degrade and potentially damage the video recording heads in the VCR Always purchase high quality video tapes and inspect the tape for any signs of wear If the
28. or 4 pins 5 CAMERA 1 VIDEO INPUT Camera Video Connector yellow 700 0016 R007 2 5 Installation 2 4 Step 3 Installing the Camera If you have purchased a camera from Seon Design install the camera according to the documentation that shipped with the product 2 4 1 Checking the Camera Cable Connections The Scout Basic System uses the industry standard camera cable with RCA connectors for video and audio and a 2 1 mm barrel connector for power See Figure 2 5 2 1 mm barrel power connector Camera cables Yellow RCA attached to video connector terminal block Red RCA audio connector Figure 2 5 Camera cable connectors The camera cable comes prewired into the camera but in the event that the cable becomes disconnected reattach into the terminal blocks inside the camera as shown in Figure 2 6 The cable colors for correct wiring to the terminals are described in Table 2 2 For complete camera information see the product insert for the camera for example SA Series Wedge Camera Setup Guide document part number 700 0004 Figure 2 6 Terminal blocks in the camera 2 6 700 0016 ROO7 Surface run Installation Concealed Installation Installation Table 2 2 Camera cable wiring Item Wire Color Description 1 Red Power positive 2 Black and silver Power ground 3 Green Audio positive Disconnect on the camera if using the remote microphone 4 White Audio gro
29. ovide temporary power to the VCR Press REC to begin recording 4 1 3 Stopping Video Recording To stop the VCR recording 1 Turn the vehicle ignition off The video may not stop recording immediately depending on the timer and DELAY OFF settings To change settings see Using the Record Mode Schedule Menu on page 3 6 OR Press the STOP button 2 Stop recording before pressing the EJECT button to remove the tape 700 0016 R007 Operation and Maintenance 4 1 4 Playing Back Video If the vehicle ignition is turned on some of the VCR controls may have delayed functions due to timer settings or DELAY ON or DELAY OFF settings If the vehicle ignition is turned off press the POWER button for 3 seconds to provide temporary power to the VCR approximately 5 minutes To playback video 1 Press the PLAY button to playback the video footage 2 Press the REW or FF button while playing a tape speeds the playback 4 2 Other Operating Features 4 2 1 Smart Temp The Scout System incorporates the Smart Temp feature which monitors the VCR s internal temperature to prevent potential operating problems at cold temperatures as shown in Table 4 2 Generally VCRs are designed to operate from about 40 F to about 120 F 4 C to 49 C However in areas where the temperature drops below 40 F and quite often below 32 F 0 C a potential problem is that the video tape can freeze to the video drum or other pa
30. r wires to connect to the vehicle battery and a 22 AWG yellow wire to connect to an ignition switched circuit See Figure 2 7 The supplied in line automotive fuse holders are for protecting the red positive battery wire and the yellow ignition wire A 3 A fuse and in line fuse holder are supplied for the red positive battery power wire A 1 A fuse and in line fuse holder are supplied for the yellow ignition trigger wire Yellow ignition trigger wire Black battery wire Battery negative Red battery wire Battery positive Figure 2 7 Power and ignition harness wires To connect the power and ignition harness to the battery 1 Connect the battery power wires as close to the battery as possible Important Connecting the power farther from the battery will result in a larger voltage drop reduced voltage from the battery to the VCR If the voltage drop is too large then the VCR will detect the low voltage and stop recording to protect itself If the voltage stays low for too long the VCR will interpret this as meaning the vehicle battery is drained and the VCR will shut down completely The battery acts as a very good filter for transients and surges on the vehicle power lines Also the cables from the battery have a voltage drop across them because of the current drawn by the lights blowers and A C units for example 2 Connect the black negative battery power wire to the battery s negative termina
31. reaches the end of the video tape The VCR can rewind and start e OFF recording again overwriting the information on the video tape Set Repeat Record to ON to enable this feature To start recording again press the POWER button to reset Repeat Recording Delay On Time Determines when the system starts up For example if Delay On Time is set to 0 the system starts up as soon as the vehicle ignition is turned on If Delay On Time is set to 30s the system will not power up for the first 30 seconds This feature is very useful when the driver does not pick up the first passenger for some time after beginning the run Delay Off Time Enables the VCR to continue recording after the driver has turned the vehicle ignition off 0 15 or 30 seconds e 1 2 3 4 5 10 15 20 30 45 60 minutes 700 0016 R007 Table 3 3 Record Mode Schedule menu items Menu items Description Configuring the VCR Values Default Daily Timers Enables the VCR to record at preset times during the day This is helpful when a bus may have a long drive before picking up any passengers The vehicle ignition must be turned on for the timers to work Daily Timers displays the Start and Stop times in 12 Hour mode See Figure 3 5 Avoid overlapping timer Start and Stop times The same Daily Timer schedule is used for each day of the week The Delay On settings are overridden by the timers except for the first 30 seconds If the sys
32. res 1 2 1 2 2 Back Panel Features 12 1 3 Lock Box 1 3 1 4 Cables and Harnesses 1 3 Chapter 2 Installation 2 1 Installing the Scout Basic VCR and Lock Box 2 2 2 2 Step 1 Installing the Lock Box 2 2 2 3 Step 2 Installing the VCR in the Lock Box 2 4 2 3 1 Connecting to the VCR Back Panel 2 5 2 4 Step 3 Installing the Camera 2 6 2 4 1 Checking the Camera Cable Connections 2 6 2 4 2 Connecting the Camera to the VCR Back Panel 2 7 2 5 Step 4 Connecting the Power and Ignition Harness Fuses and Fuse Holders 2 8 2 6 Step 5 Hardware Installation Final Checklist 2 10 2 7 EZN Decoy System 2 10 Chapter 3 Configuring the VCR 3 1 Configuring the VCR 3 2 3 2 Scout Basic VCR Main Menu 3 3 3 2 1 Using the Remote Control
33. rts of the VCR mechanism causing permanent damage to the tape the mechanism or both Table 4 2 Smart Temp features Temperature inside VCR Smart Temp Below 37 F 3 C Powers up the VCR but the video tape will not be pulled into the mechanism immediately Powering up the VCR enables the VCR to warm up internally Once the temperature is above 41 F the VCR starts recording The video tape can still be ejected if the temperature is below 37 F but it is not recommended that a new tape be inserted until after the temperature has risen above 41 F Below 5 F 15 C Will not power the VCR at all To remove a tape from the VCR at this low temperature the VCR must be removed from the vehicle and taken to a facility where the temperature is above 5 F 4 2 2 Low Voltage Indicator Low voltage affects the performance of the Scout Basic VCR and is displayed both on screen and via the LOW VOLTAGE indicator on the back panel If the voltage to the VCR is too low the quality of the video recording will be very poor and the VCR may be damaged as the internal motors do not receive enough power to operate properly If the voltage to the VCR is below 10 5 VDC the red LOW VOLTAGE indicator illuminates and the VCR will stop recording When the voltage rises to about 10 9 VDC the red LOW VOLTAGE indicator will turn off and the VCR operation will return to normal 700 0016 R007 Operation and Maintenance 4 2 3 Stere
34. s such as the POWER EJECT and RECORD buttons REW PLAY FF and STOP buttons the video output and audio output jacks used for setup monitoring and playback See Figure 4 1 A brief description of each feature is provided in Table 4 1 4 5 6 7 8 91011 12 13 Figure 4 1 Scout Basic VCR front panel Table 4 1 Scout Basic VCR front panel features Item Feature Description 1 Cassette compartment Insert the video cassette to begin recording Press the EJECT button to remove the tape The VCR must be powered on either by turning the vehicle ignition ON or pressing the POWER button To insert and remove tapes at cold temperatures see Smart Temp on page 44 2 POWER button With the vehicle ignition turned off press the POWER button for 3 seconds to provide temporary power to the VCR approximately 5 minutes e Press the POWER button for 5 seconds during the DELAY ON interval to start the VCR recording immediately e Press the POWER button for 5 seconds during the DELAY OFF interval to stop the VCR recording and power down 3 EJECT button Ejects the video tape after the STOP button is pressed 4 REW button Rewinds the video tape in the VCR Press the REW button while playing a tape will play the video backward 5 PLAY button Plays the video tape in the VCR 6 FF button Fast forwards the video tape in the VCR Press the
35. t of the lock box The brackets also enable easy top up orientation of the VCR when the unit is installed on the floor or under a seat To remove the brackets for service remove the two screws on each side of the VCR with a Phillips screwdriver The rear of each bracket has two plastic retainers that allow cables to easily slip in between to ensure they do not get pinched at the back of the lock box when the VCR slides in See Figure 2 3 Brackets Cable retainers Figure 2 3 Brackets and cable retainers 2 4 700 0016 R007 Installation 2 3 1 Connecting to the VCR Back Panel Figure 2 4 shows the back panel connectors and indicators on the Scout Basic VCR A description of the connectors is provided in Table 2 1 DESIGN INC 877 630 7366 www seon com LOW VOLTAGE O 12VDC POWER INPUT Figure 2 4 Scout Basic VCR back panel Table 2 1 Back panel features Item Feature Description 1 AUDIO INPUT R Camera Right audio connector red AUDIO INPUT L Remote microphone Left audio connector white 2 POWER OUTPUTS Both camera power jacks are identical so any camera or approved accessory can be plugged into either jack 3 LOW VOLTAGE Low voltage indicator red 4 POWER INPUT 12 vpc Power input connect
36. tem is recording during a Timer interval then the Delay Off settings will override the timer once the vehicle ignition is turned off e ON e OFF e START 12 00a e STOP 12 00a Back Choose the Back option on the menu to return to the main menu Figure 3 5 Daily Timers menu 700 0016 R007 3 7 Configuring the VCR 3 2 4 Using the Load Factory Defaults Menu This step resets all of the VCR settings to the factory defaults and clears all of your custom settings The system will exit the Load Factory Defaults menu and return to the camera view To view the Load Factory Defaults menu 1 On the main menu press the TRK up or TRK down button to highlight Load Factory Defaults 2 Press the PLAY button The Load Factory Defaults menu appears as shown in Figure 3 6 Figure 3 6 Load Factory Defaults menu 3 To change a sub menu setting Using the Remote Control on page 3 3 3 2 4 1 Software Version The software version in the VCR is displayed at the bottom of the Load Factory Defaults menu When contacting Seon Design about any service or operational issues please have the software version available for Customer Service 3 8 700 0016 ROO7 CHAPTER 4 Operation and Maintenance This chapter provides information and procedures for operating and maintaining the VCR Operation and Maintenance 4 1 Operating the VCR 4 1 1 Using the Front Panel The front panel provides feature
37. ting 5 1 Troubleshooting the Scout Basic The Scout Basic is designed for high reliability of operation If however you have any problems with your system read this Troubleshooting chapter If you cannot resolve the issue contact Customer Service at Seon Design Symptom Possible Cause and Solution All system problems Many system problems are caused by issues with the power supplied to the VCR Check the following e The voltage to the system may be too low Check the LOW VOLTAGE indicator on the back of the VCR e The power harness from the VCR must be connected as close to the battery as possible Check the wiring to the battery See Step 4 Connecting the Power and Ignition Harness Fuses and Fuse Holders on page 2 8 e Check the in line fuses and fuse holders If a fuse is blown determine the cause before replacing it See page 2 9 The VCR power indicator does not power on e The voltage to the system may be too low Check the LOW VOLTAGE indicator on the back of the VCR See Figure 2 4 on page 2 5 for location of the LOW VOLTAGE indicator e The power harness from the VCR must be connected as close to the battery as possible Check the wiring to the battery See Step 4 Connecting the Power and Ignition Harness Fuses and Fuse Holders on page 2 8 e Check the in line fuses and fuse holders If a fuse is blown determine the cause before replacing it See page 2 9 e Is the temperature below 5
38. ts are located on the base of the lock box for securing the unit and raising the unit off the mounting surface by 3 16 Important If you are mounting the lock box under a seat contact your Seon Design sales representative or dealer for information on the Underseat Mounting Bracket Kit Important It is not recommended that the lock box be installed on its left or right side where the cables enter the unit 700 0016 ROO7 Installation To install the lock box 1 Unlock the door with the lock box key and remove it from the lock box 2 Slide the VCR out of the lock box by pulling on the two bracket tabs at the front of the VCR See Figure 2 1 aamu 1 SCOUT A se Bracket ipsa MOBILE VIDEO SYSTEM DESI N Ind tab Bracket tab I E 5 Figure 2 1 Bracket tabs on VCR 3 Detach the lid from the lock box by removing the two retaining screws on either side of the lid near the front of the lock box 4 Use the four 10 x sheet metal screws or 10 x 1 self drilling screws to secure the base of the lock box to the floor 5 Slide the lid on to the lock box and secure it with the two retaining screws Cable grommet Cable grommet Figure 2 2 Lock box horizontal installation 700 0016 R007 Installation 2 3 Step 2 Installing the VCR in the Lock Box The VCR has two permanent brackets attached to the sides that allow the VCR to slide easily in and ou
39. und Disconnect on the camera if using the remote microphone Yellow or orange Video positive Blue or brown Video ground The camera cable is 20 feet and should be long enough to reach from a camera mounted to the header or ceiling of a bus down to the lock box Different cable lengths can be obtained by contacting Seon Design The camera cable can be surface run or concealed If the installation is surface run ensure that the camera cable is secured at multiple points and is protected from sharp corners If the cable is concealed the cable can be pulled from either end Pulling from the connector end will require larger holes in panels Pulling from the wire end will require the cable to be disconnected from the camera Feed the cable through the large cable grommet on the lock box The connectors can be fed through the grommet one at a time or the grommet can be cut atthe top and the cables can be simply slid into the grommet Leave enough cable in the lock box to allow the VCR to slide all the way back 2 4 2 Connecting the Camera to the VCR Back Panel To connect the camera to the VCR 1 Plug the yellow video RCA connector from the camera into CAMERA 1 See Figure 2 4 2 Connect the red camera audio connector to the red AUDIO INPUT R 700 0016 R007 Installation 2 5 Step 4 Connecting the Power and Ignition Harness Fuses and Fuse Holders The power and ignition harness uses a pair of 18 AWG powe
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