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RESOLUTION NO. 73-03
A RESOLUTION AWARDING BID #03-34 TO MOBILE -VISION,
INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF SIXTY-SIX THOUSAND EIGHT
HUNDRED EIGHTY-FOUR DOLLARS ($66,884.00) FOR THE
PURCHASE OF SEVENTEEN (17) IN -CAR VIDEO SYSTEMS,
AND THE UPGRADE OF THE 144X ZOOM CAMERA.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS:
Section 1. That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas,
hereby awards Bid #03-34 to Mobile -Vision, Inc. in the amount of Sixty -Six
Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty -Four Dollars ($66,884 00) for the purchase of
seventeen (17) in -car video systems, and the upgrade of the 144x zoom camera.
PASSED and APPROVED this 20th day of May, 2003.
By:cLua
SONDRA SMITH, City Clerk
APPROVED:
By:
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IN CAR VIDEO SYSTEMS
Proposal
City of Fayetteville
Purchasing Department
Room 306
113 West Mountain Street
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Invitation to Bid
Bid # 03-34
For: In Car Video Systems
Point of Contact: Purchasing Office
(479) 575-8289
Bid Due Date:
May 2, 2003 @ 11:00 A.M.
90 FANNY ROAD ' BOONTON, NJ 07005 1 800 • 336 8475 FAX: 973 • 257 • 3024
610 E-MAIL ADDRESS: sales@mobile-vision.com • WEB PAGE: www.mobile-vision.com
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Bid Cover Letter
Bid Documents
Bid Pricing Quotation
System -7 Brochure
Data Sheets
2.4 GHz Voice Link PIUsTM
Solid State Cooling
Nite-WatchTM Camera
Warranty Terms and Conditions
Extended Maintenance Agreement
Customer References
AVERY' READY INDEX' INDEXING SYSTEM
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IN -CAR VIDEO SYSTEM
April 28, 2003
City of Fayetteville
Purchasing Department
Room 306
113 West Mountain Street
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Attn: Purchasing Office
Reference: Invitation to Bid for In Car Video Systems
Bid #03-34
Due: May 2, 2003 @ 11:00 A.M.
Dear Sir or Madam:
Mobile -Vision, Inc. is pleased to submit the enclosed bid proposal in response to your In -Car
Video System requirement. We are bidding our Mobile -Vision System 7 In -Car Video System,
one of the most widely used In -Car Video Systems in the world today. Our bid meets all bid
specifications and includes on-site training and shipping. The System 7 is also the only in -car
video system that can meet the very important wireless microphone specifications described by
paragraphs 6.1 through 6.15.
Full technical specifications and a descriptive brochure are provided with this proposal. Our
warranty statement meets the required two (2) year warranty and we have provided pricing for
extending this warranty for additional years Moreover, our warranty allows you to ship product, at
Mobile -Vision's expense, to any of our factory service centers. Your closest service center is in
Dallas Texas.
The System 7 requires no routine maintenance. The JVC VCR will typically operate in excess of
10,000 hours before requiring an overhaul. This is usually several years for most agencies. Since
this task is best done by a factory service center, no additional data is provided.
On-site training for installing equipment and use of equipment will be provided at no additional
charge.
Mobile -Vision, Inc. has been manufacturing In -Car Video Systems since 1990 and is the oldest
continuous supplier of this equipment. We have over 35,000 systems installed with more than
3,500 law enforcement agencies nationwide. We would be very pleased to be able to add the City
of Fayetteville to our list of satisfied customers.
Thank you for the consideration that will be given to this offer. If you have any questions
regarding this proposal, please contact me at 800-336-8475, ext. 101.
Sincerely,
Louis Blanco
President
90 FANNY ROAD BOONTON, NJ 07005 1 • 800 • 336 • 8475 FAX: 973 • 257 • 3024
• E-MAIL ADDRESS: sales@mobile-vision.com • WEB PAGE: www.mobile-vision.com
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INVITATION TO BID
BID it DATE ISSUED:
03-34 April 24, 2003
DATE AND TIME OF OPENING:
1 11:00 a.m. on May 2, 2003
BUYER:
DATE REQUIRED:
130 DAYS ARO
City of Fayetteville, AR
F. O. B. BUYER'S PHONE 0
Fayetteville AR (479) 575-8289
GUARANTEED DELIVERY DATE:
ITEM it DESCRIPTION
QUANTITY
UNIT PRICE
TOTAL
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In -Car Video
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EXECUTION OF BID
Upon signing This Bid, the bidder certifies that they have read and agree to the
requirements set forth in this bid proposal. including specifications, lentis and standard
conditions, and pertinent information regarding the articles being bid on, and agree to
furnish these articles at the paces stated.
UNSIGNED
BIDS
NAME OF FIRM:
Mobile
Inc. 800-3368475
PHONE:
FED. ID#
22-2893537
-Vision,
WILL BE
REJECTED
BUSINESS ADDRESS:
90 Fanny Road
CITY AND STATE:
Boonton
NJ
ZIP:
07005
Ald ORIZ TORE:
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Blanco
TITLE:
president
DATE:
4.30,03
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IN -CAR VIDEO SYSTEMS
Quotation
City of Fayetteville
Purchasing Office
Room 306
113 West Mountain Street
Fayetteville, AR 72701
April 28, 2003
Buyer's Phone: (479) 575-8289 Bid # 03-34
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IN -CAR VIDEO SYSTEM
Description I Unit Price-- Extended Price
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Mobile -Vision System -7 In -Car Video System to include: 53489.00 559,313.00
JVC KZ-V10MV VHS VCR housed in an environmentally
controlled 14 -gauge stainless steel enclosure with Record
Lock record over protection.
Color Camera, 128:1 optical/digital zoom, 1 -lux sensitivity,
auto -focus, auto zoom.
Overhead Control Consol with 3.5 -inch Active Matrix color
LCD Monitor, all VCR controls speaker and volume control.
VoiceLink Plus"" 900 MHz Digital Spread Spectrum
Wireless Microphone system. Includes AC battery charger.
Back -Seat Covert Microphone.
Wiring Harness, all mounting brackets, all installation
hardware, siren interface, fuses, installation and operation
manual, training tape.
Two Year Parts and Labor Factory Warranty
On -Site Installation Training and Operator Training
Delivery: Will commence 30 Days or Less ARO.
Credit Terms: Net 30 days
Shipping via UPS Ground: _ No charge
State, C_ounty-and Municipal Sales Tax:i As required
Total: $59,313.00
Quote valid for 180 Days
Please contact me at (800) 336-8475 if you have any questions regarding this quote. Thank you for considering the
purchase of a Mobile -Vision In -Car Video System for Police Patrol Vehicles.
Authorized By:
uis W Blanco
President
Mobile -Vision, Inc.
90 FANNY ROAD • BOONTON, NJ 07005 1 800 • 336 • 8475 FAX: 973 • 257 • 3024
• E-MAIL ADDRESS: sales@mobile-vision.com • WEB PAGE: www.mobile-vision.com
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Model -P/N
MV-C300E
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Suggested Optional Equipment/Accessories
Description
Unit Price �
144X Zoom Camera featuring Nite-WatchTM . Increases r 5249.00
camera sensitivity by up to 32x for excellent near dark
surveillance.
Hi Performance Solid State Cooling Option - Lowers 5150.00
the internal vault temperature by 25° F. Strongly
recommended for high temperature regions.
EA MV-VLP-DUAL Dual Microphone - Includes both 2.4GHz and the 900 $785.00
MHz options
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Extended Maintenance Agreement - available after the
initial Parts and Labor Warranty completes:
EMA-2 - 3r0 year for the system
1 _EMA-3 - 4'n year for the system
EMA-4 - 5°' year for the system
5300.00
5375.00
5475_001
90 Fanny Road • Boonton, Ni 07005 Voice: 800.336.8475 or 973.263.1090 Fax: 973.257.3024
E -Mail Address: salcs'mobile-vision.com Web Page: www.mobiie-vision.com
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Bid# 03-34
Fayetteville Police Department
Bid Specifications for In -Car Video Systems
Bid Due by 11:00 A.M. May 2, 2003
Part I General
1.01 Purpose:
The purpose of these specifications is to establish a minimum standard of quality for In -Car
Video Systems. The intention is to insure thc system allows for effective rccordings that will withstand
thc most rigorous of challenges in a court system. Additionally, the system will be simple to usc, easy
to install, reliable, and highly flexible to accommodate the ever-changing police vehicle environment.
1.02 Scope:
The design of thc In -Car Video System shall usc state-of-the-art technology to include a
microprocessor controlled logic control assembly, color camera and color monitor, wireless transmitter
and stainless steel protective enclosure for the VCR, electronics and receiver components.
The Enclosure will house all of thc critical components requiring environmental protection
from extremes of heat, cold, weather, physical damage and other corrosive factors. The enclosure will
be supplied as standard with heating and cooling systems. Use of hoses or ducts to provide "cabin
conditioned air" are not permissible. The enclosure must provide for easy removal and installation to
facilitate maintenance requirements.
The Camera component will include lighted controls at the rear of the camera to allow for
single handed operations involving aiming and adjusting of thc camera zoom, focus and back light,
shutter, auto -zoom and compensation controls. It will be a separate component to allow for flexibility
of positioning in a variety of vehicles to meet air bag deployment specifications. It must be simple to
remove and install to facilitate maintenance requirements.
The Wireless Microphone is a 900MHz Bi -Directional Wireless microphone system and will
have a range up to 1000 feet and utilizes the Digital Spread Spectrum Technology. The
system will be able to activate and de -active the wireless microphone transmitter.
The system must provide, as standard, a Back Seat Microphone. Activation and deactivation
of the back seat microphone must be at thc officer's control via the System Control Panel.
The Control Panel will allow for thc operation and playback of the VCR functions.
Additionally, it must act as the only input for system programming operations. It will be provided in
the overhead console. It must be simple to remove and install to facilitate maintenance requirements.
The Monitor must be an Active Matrix LCD monitor with a minimum 3.5" screen. It must
include controls for picture brightness, volume and power. The monitor will be combined within an
overhead console. The System must be able to function and record with thc monitor in the "off'
position.
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1.03 In -Car Video Bid Requirements:
The equipment offered will be in full commercial production. No "brand new" or prototype
models will be considered. Proof of current sales and delivery of the specified equipment over the past
6 months will be provided, in writing, referencing current customers with contacts and phone numbers
for verification. Include a list of current users including contact person name and telephone number.
When requested by this department thc bidder shall furnish a complete sample unit at no
charge within 10 days of the request.
1.04 Submittals
Manuf'acturer's Data: Data describing physical, and performance characteristics, sizes,
testing results, etc will be provided.
Maintenance Data: Includes maintenance procedures, recommended maintenance materials
etc.
1.05 Warranty
The video system shall include a two-year warranty with option to renew annually for two
additional years on all System components.
Warranty information will include thc following details:
• Include in detail what is covered under warranty
• Location of service center that will be used by the City of Fayetteville
• Include how service will be provided
• Turn around time on items under warranty
• Shipping — does warranty include shipping both ways and how will the items be
shipped i.e. US Mail, UPS Ground etc.
1.06 Format of Alternate Product Bid Responses:
For 'altemate product bids" bidder shall submit a response format in the same number
sequence and order as the specifications listed in this bid. Response shall indicate the exact
deviation from the specification and why the deviation is the equivalent or exceeds the
requirement.
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Part II. Technical Specifications
2.01 The In -Car video recording system shall consists of the following components:
2.02 Trunk mounted VHS videocassette recorder, enclosed in a locked, tamper resistant,
environmentally controlled, maximum security, 14 gauge stainless steel housing.
2.03 Color CCD camera, with an automatic zoom/focus feature.
2.04 Overhead Control Console will have a built in color monitor, full size audio speaker, volume
controls, monitor on/off/standby switch and system power switch. It will include backlit
• system control push buttons with LED indictors for function and system status.
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2.05 The 900MIIz Hi -Directional Wireless microphone system will have a range up to 1000 feet
and utilizes the Digital Spread Spectrum Technology. The system will be able to activate and
de -activate the wireless microphone transmitter.
2.06 The antenna for the wireless microphone receiver is built into the receiver.
2.07 In -car covert microphone.
2.08 Dual Audio Tracks, one track for wireless microphone recording and one track for the in -car
microphone recording.
3.01 VCR AND ENCLOSURE
• Industrial grade four head VCR.
• VHS format (with SQPB)
• Hi-Fi 4 -Heads helical scan
• NTSC standard video signal
• VMS stereo HiFi audio
• 2 I IiFi audio channels and 1 normal audio channel
• Power Supply: 12 vdc
• Tape Speeds: SP (1 5/16 I.P.S.) SLP (7/16 I.Y.S.)
• Max Recording Time: T -I20 tape — 360 minutes
T-160 tape 480 minutes
T-180 tape — 540 minutes
3.02 The VCR shall record the following information on the video tape:
a. Camera image
b. Audio signals from wireless microphone and in -car microphone
c. Military time (hours - minutes - seconds)
d. Date (month - day - year)
e. Tape counter (0-99999)
f. Time left on tape (hours - minutes)
g. Cassette out warning (on screen only)
h. User defined information, dept., name, car #, etc. ( 11 characters)
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Emergency lights indicator (L)
1. Siren indicator (S)
k. Vehicle Brake indicator (B)
1n -car Microphone indicator (M 1)
m. Wireless Microphone indicator (M2)
n. End Of Tape — Displayed on the monitor, not recorded.
o. Low Voltage Condition
3.03 The rapt counter information shall be recorded in conjunction with the time and date
to verify the integrity of the videotape.
3.04 The tape counter shall automatically reset to zero whenever the videotape is ejected in
order to provide evidence that the tape was removed from the car.
3.05 Record Over Protection shall be provided to prevent recording over a previously
recorded segment of tape.
3.06 Record function shall be disabled when the tape -loading door is unlocked.
3.07 The VCR functions shall be programmable from the system control panel. Key -lock
security shall prevent unauthorized access to programming menu.
3.08
The VCR enclosure shall be constructed of 14-guage stainless steel and shall be
supplied with a stainless steel mounting plate. The enclosure shall be key -lock
secured to the mounting plate to prevent unauthorized system removal.
3.09 The VCR enclosure measurements shall not exceed 11-1/2" W x 6-1/2" H x 13-1/2" D
or list measurements.
3.10 A key -locked tape access door, designed to be extremely tamper resistant, shall be
provided to load and unload videotapes into the VCR.
3.11 Only the VCR's tape loading port shall be accessible when the enclosure's tape access
door is opened. None of the VCR controls or cabling, with the exception of the tape
eject button, shall be accessible when the enclosure's tape access door is opened.
3.12 The VCR tape ejection button shall only be available after the enclosure's key -locked
tape access door has been opened.
3.13 With the exception of the wireless microphone receiver antenna connection, the in -car
microphone and the optional interface cable, all connections to the VCR shall be made
via a single cable connecting at the rear of the VCR enclosure.
3.14
The wireless microphone receiver shall be mounted within the same enclosure as the
VCR. Access to the receiver frequency programming controls shall be via a
removable access plate. No access to VCR controls shall be allowed through the
receiver access panel.
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3.15 The VCR and enclosure shall be designed so that the use of heat pumps or air
exchange systems for cooling is not necessary. For extremely warm environments, an
optional high efficiency solid state cooling module shall be available.
3.16 The VCR shall be thermostatically protected against over temperature conditions.
3.17 The VCR shall employ an internal heating system for low temperature operations.
3.18 VCR Cable connectors shall not be exposed when the enclosure is opened to load or
unload a videotape.
3.19 VCR shall automatically compute exact time remaining on tape. It is not desired for
the VCR to rewind a partially used tape in order to accomplish this computation.
3.20 It shall not be necessary to insert fully rewound videotapes.
3.21 The VCR shall only incorporate a full sized VHS video head. Head speed shall be the
industry standard - 1800 RPM. Tape wrap shall be the industry standard - 180°. This
insures greater head and tape life, with lower maintenance requirements than VCR's
using camcorder standards of 2/3 size video head, 2700 RPM head speed, and 270°
tape wrap.
3.22 It shall not be mandatory to erase a tape before reusing it in the VCR.
3.23 The vault shall have the ability to connect the 900 MHz wireless microphone and
upgrade for a Dual 900 MHz/2.4 GHz wireless microphone operation.
4.0 COLOR CAMERA
4.1 The video system shall include a color CCD camera with 1/4" interline transfer CCD
device with 795 horizontal picture elements and 596 vertical picture elements.
4.2 The camera shall include a horizontal resolution of 450 TV Lines.
4.3 The camera shall include a minimum sensitivity rating of 1.0 LUX / F1.8
4.4 The camera shall utilize an automatic zoom/focus lens and an electronic iris.
4.5 The camera shall include auto white balance control.
4.6 The camera shall include an 8 step shutter with speeds from 1/60 - 1/10,000 second.
4.7 The camera shall include a user accessible backlight compensation control/button.
4.8 The internal 16:1 zoom Ions shall include a focal length of 3.9mm — 64.8mm.
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4.9 The camera shall incorporate an 8:1 Digital Zoom, effectively extending the zoom
range to 128:1.
4.10 The camera shall include an "Auto -Zoom" control that allows the user to
automatically zoom in and focus on a vehicle's license plate, then subsequently return
to its original wide-angle view, all at a touch of a button.
4.11 The lens controls shall be located on the rear of the camera. They shall be push button
operated:
a. Auto Focus
b. Manual Zoom In
c. Manual Zoom Out
d. Back Light Compensation
e. Auto Zoom
f. Shutter Speed Selection
4.12 Camera shall include backlit controls with a "Light" on/off switch for this feature.
4.13
Camera shall measure 2.3" W x 2.3"H x 3.8" L, or less including a 128:1 zoom lens.
It shall weigh 12.5 ounces, or less (without mount) in order to minimize the stress
placed on the windshield mount.
4.14 All connections to the camera shall be made via a single cable.
4.15
The camera shall attach to the vehicle windshield via an easy to remove (without
tools) mount, containing two joints, which allows for 360 degrees of rotation. This
allows for aiming through the windshield, left or right windows or the back seat area
It is mounted in the neutral area between the dual airbag deployment zones.
4.16 A quick disconnect connector shall be utilized to allow the easy connection of
optional extension cables, permitting the camera to be used outside of the vehicle.
5.0 OVERHEAD CONTROL CONSOLE
5.1 Shall include backlit switches for all VCR functions.
5.2 Shall include Brightness and Volume controls for the monitor.
5.3 Shall include a monitor On/Off/Auto Switch that allows the user to set monitor to
automatically tum on only when a VCR function is selected, i.e., Rewind, Play, FF,
Record, etc.
5.4 The monitor shall be able to be switched off without affecting the system operation.
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5.5 Shall include a high quality Active Matrix (TFT) LCD 3.5 inch "viewable" Monitor
(measured diagonally).
5.6 The display element shall be made of twisted pneumatic high- resolution color liquid
crystal, with backlight of high luminance fluorescent material.
5.7 Shall include a full size 2.0" audio speaker for exceptional sound quality.
5.8 Shall include Automatic Brightness Control for backlighting.
5.9 Compact size shall not exceed — 3.875" W x 1.5" D x 4.25" H. It shall weigh less
than 7 ounces.
5.10 Shall easily mount in most vehicles without holes or screws.
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5.12
The Overhead Control Console shall receive its power from power supplies located
within the trunk mounted VCR enclosure.
The console shall contain back lit push button switches to control the following
functions:
a. Record
b. Stop
c. Rewind
d. Play
c. Fast forward
f. Power On/Off
g. Programming.
h. In -Car Microphone — On/Off
5.13 The console shall contain the following lighted indicators:
a. Record
b. Rewind
c. Play
d. Fast forward
e. Wireless microphone status
f Power
g. Low tape warning
h. Record Lock
5.14 The console shall be able to signal a low tape warning.
5.15 Console shall include a high intensity LED on forward side that is visible to the user
when outside the vehicle. This allows for user confirmation that the system is in the
record mode and receiving the wireless microphone transmission.
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5.16 The monitor's power consumption shall not exceed 3.7w.
5.17 The monitor shall include a self-contained speaker and volume control.
5.18 The monitor shall include an external adjustment for brightness.
5.19 All connections to the monitor shall be made via a single cable.
6.0 900 MHz WIRELESS MICROPHONE SYSTEM
6.1
The wireless microphone shall utilize bi-directional communications between itself
and its associated transceiver, hereafter referred to as "Base Unit", in order to send
clear audio from the user back to the VCR, while providing a bi-directional data and
control path.
6.2 The wireless microphone shall operate in the 900 MHz band.
6.3 The operator shall be able to remotely activate the VCR's RECORD mode by pressing
a button on the wireless microphone transmitter.
6.4 The In -Car Video System shall be able to automatically activate the Wireless
Microphone's transmit mode whenever the VCR is placed into the RECORD mode by
either the "blue lights" or manual activation.
6.5 Once the wireless microphone transmitter is activated it shall only be deactivated by
stopping the RECORD function manually via the STOP button on the control head.
6.6 The wireless microphone transmitter shall indicate battery condition, record status and
communications status via a LCD display.
6.7 The wireless microphone transmitter shall be provided with a lavaliere microphone
and cable that is connected to the transmitter via a miniature right angle connector.
6.8 The wireless microphone transmitter shall contain an internal antenna. Transmitters
that rely on the microphone cable for an antenna, or which utilize an external antenna
shall not be permitted.
6.9
The wireless microphone transmitter shall contain an internal microphone to allow
audio pick-up in the event the lavaliere microphone becomes damaged or is
disconnected.
6.10 The Base Unit shall contain both a transceiver and charger for the wireless
microphone's included lithium -ion battery.
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6.11 The Base Unit shall include an antenna. The use of a vehicle mounted antenna or
patch antenna shall not be permitted.
6.12
When inserted into the charging receptacle of its Kase unit, the wireless microphone
transmitter shall synchronize with its base through the exchange of any one of more
than sixteen million, randomly selectable, coding schemes. Any other wireless
microphone transmitter that may have been previously synchronized with that base
will become unsynchronized.
6.13 Any wireless microphone transmitter shall be able to operate exclusively with any
vehicle with which it is synchronized.
6.14
6.15
Each wireless microphone system shall automatically detect other systems, or RF
noise, on the same frequency and change to a clear channel, as required, so that as
many as ten vehicles can operate in very close proximity without cross talk or serious
degradation of audio performance.
The wireless microphone will provide an audible beep tone when the VCR record
mode is activated, when the control panel STOP button is activated and when
communications are lost.
7.0 IN -CAR MICROPHONE
7.1 A small microphone shall be supplied with sufficient cable for placing it anywhere
inside the passenger compartment.
7.2 1n -car microphone shall be enabled/disabled from the main control panel.
7.3 Activation of the in -car microphone shall be indicated on the system monitor and
recorded on tape.
8.0 POWER REQUIREMENTS
8.1 Operating voltage shall be 10.5-16 VDC with 12 VDC being nominal.
8.2 Current draw at 12.0 VDC shall be:
System
On/Off
Ambient Temp
in degrees F
Battery On - Vehicle
Ignition Off
Vehicle Ignition
On
Off
<60 degrees F
< 35 milliamps
2.9 amps
Off
60 — 80 degrees F
>80 degrees F
< 35 milliamps
< 35 milliamps
115 milliamps
115 milliamps
Off
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8.3 Power supply filtering and regulation shall be provided by circuitry within VCR
enclosure.
8.4 Power shall be supplied to the enclosure's heating system, whenever the vehicle is
running, even if the video system is not in use.
9.0 OPERATION
9.1 The system shall be capable of being placed into the RECORD mode by any of the
following methods:
a. Selecting REC at the control head.
b. Activating the wireless microphone (see also 10.9 below)
c. Turning on the emergency lights.
d. Turning on the siren (programmable option).
e. Auxiliary/Customer equipment activation (programmable option).
9.2 Once recording, tin. system can only be stopped by pressing the STOP button at the
control head.
9.3 Rewind, Play, and Fast forward modes shall be selectable at the control head.
9.4 During Playback mode, a single press of either the Rewind or Fast Forward button
shall be able to put the system into visual starch at normal speed.
9.5 The system shall provide an electronic RECORD LOCK feature to prevent recording
over previously made recordings.
9.6 The RECORD LOCK shall automatically disengage when the tape is returned to the
end of the last recording.
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Stop Mode -
Monitor On
On
<60 degrees F
4.0 amps
4.0 amps
On
60 — 80 degrees F
1.5 amps
1.5 amps
On
>80 degrees F
I.5 amps
1.5 amps
REC Mode —
Monitor On
On
<60 degrees F
4.5 amps
4.5 amps
On
60 — 80 degrees F
1.9 amps
I.9 amps
On
>80 degrees F
1.9 amps
1.9 amps
8.3 Power supply filtering and regulation shall be provided by circuitry within VCR
enclosure.
8.4 Power shall be supplied to the enclosure's heating system, whenever the vehicle is
running, even if the video system is not in use.
9.0 OPERATION
9.1 The system shall be capable of being placed into the RECORD mode by any of the
following methods:
a. Selecting REC at the control head.
b. Activating the wireless microphone (see also 10.9 below)
c. Turning on the emergency lights.
d. Turning on the siren (programmable option).
e. Auxiliary/Customer equipment activation (programmable option).
9.2 Once recording, tin. system can only be stopped by pressing the STOP button at the
control head.
9.3 Rewind, Play, and Fast forward modes shall be selectable at the control head.
9.4 During Playback mode, a single press of either the Rewind or Fast Forward button
shall be able to put the system into visual starch at normal speed.
9.5 The system shall provide an electronic RECORD LOCK feature to prevent recording
over previously made recordings.
9.6 The RECORD LOCK shall automatically disengage when the tape is returned to the
end of the last recording.
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9.7 The RECORD LOCK shall automatically forward or rewind the tape to the end of
recorded material and disengage if the system power is turned off.
9.8 Operating any of the Record activating methods (see paragraph 9.1 above) during the
RECORD LOCK shall automatically forward or rewind the tape to the end of the
recorded material, disengage the RECORD LOCK and activate the RECORD mode.
9.9 Radio control of the system shall only be activated into the RECORD mode from a
radio source containing a specially coded digital signal programmed into the system
and in the wireless microphone transmitter supplied. This will prevent any activation
of the RECORD mode by any other radio sources.
10.0 MISCELLANEOUS
10.1 All components of the system shall be connected via a single cable harness assembly.
10.2 System shall be fused at the battery (12v source) and the ignition side of the fuse box
(heater supply).
10.3 Over voltage protection and surge protection shall be provided.
10.4 Internal memory for the time, date and messages shall be retained by a lithium battery
with a 10 -year lifetime expectancy.
10.5 System shall be Year 2000 compliant.
11.0 OTHER OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
The video system shall be made available with any or all of the following optional equipment.
11.1 Solid State Cooling option
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