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Contents
About This Document. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
Overview of Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
Important Safeguards and Warnings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
Warranty and Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii
1 System Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
2 Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Unpack Everything . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Equipment Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
New Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Choosing the Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Mounting Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Mounting the VCR Enclosure Base. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Installing the VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Installing the Enclosure Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Upgrade Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Disassembling the Existing System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
HTRGPS Module Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
3 System Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Programming Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Programming the VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Initial Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4 System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Operating the HTR62 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Inserting a Tape in the VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Starting Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Stopping Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Removing a Tape from the VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Viewing Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Appendix A Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Appendix B Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
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Figures
Figure 2-1 Mounting Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Figure 2-2 Wiring Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Figure 2-3 Enclosure Inverted Mount Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Figure 2-4 Enclosure Cover Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Figure 3-1 Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Figure 3-2 Welcome Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Figure 3-3 Menu Screen, Default Settings Shown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Figure 4-1 Front Panel VCR Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
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Tables
Table 2-1 Installation Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Table 3-1 Remote Control Button Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Table 3-2 System Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Table 4-1 Front Panel VCR Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Table A-1 Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
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About This Document
This document describes how to install and operate the HTR62 mobile video recording
system. This guide is intended for installers, administrators, and operators.
The HTR62 mobile video recording system is referred to as the HTR62 throughout this
guide.
HTR62 Installation and Operating Guide
Overview of Contents
This document contains the following chapters and appendixes:
• Chapter 1, System Overview, introduces the HTR62 and its components and
describes the system features.
• Chapter 2, Installation, describes how to install the HTR62 in a bus, including wiring
connections to all the peripherals.
• Chapter 3, System Setup, shows you how to configure the system after installation.
• Chapter 4, System Operation, describes how to perform routine operations.
• Appendix A, Solutions, provides answers for common technical issues.
• Appendix B, Specifications, lists specifications for the HTR62.
Important Safeguards and Warnings
Caution The installation of this equipment should be made only by qualified
technicians and should conform to all local codes.
WARNING! Connection of this device to any equipment other than that
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defective operation, and/or equipment damage.
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Warranty and Service
Subject to the terms and conditions listed on the Product Warranty Card, during the
warranty period Honeywell will repair or replace, at its sole option, free of charge, any
defective products returned prepaid.
In the event you have a problem with any Honeywell product, please call Customer Service
for assistance or to request a Return Authorization (RA) number:
Be sure to have the model number, serial number, and the nature of the problem outlined
for the technical service representative.
Prior authorization must be obtained for all returns, exchanges, or credits. Items shipped to
Honeywell without a clearly identified Return Authorization (RA) number may be refused.
Call +1.800.796.CCTV
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System Overview
The HTR62 mobile video system records and displays audio and video signals, time and
date, vehicle speed, and the status of vehicle warning signals.
The HTR62 mobile video system consists of the following components:
• An industrial grade VHS VCR
• A sturdy, 18-gauge steel, tamper-resistant enclosure
• A Honeywell mobile camera
•Cables
Features
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The HTR62 mobile video system gives you:
Recording
• Two camera inputs for optional Stop arm camera system (single channel recording)
• Two Hi-Fi audio channels for higher audio quality
• Up to nine hours of recording time (T180 tape)
• Continuous loop recording (on/off user programmable)
• Recording for up to 54 minutes after the vehicle ignition is switched off (user
programmable)
• Delay recording for up to 60 minutes after the vehicle ignition is switched on (user
programmable)
On-Screen Display
• Time and date stamps on recorded video signals with automatic Daylight Saving
Time adjustment
• On-screen alphanumeric recording of vehicle speed and up to five status signals
(typically, brake lights, turn indicators, and warning indicators)
• On-screen programmable title (up to 20 characters)
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Ease of Operation
• Monitor video and audio output through front panel jacks for easy access
• User friendly programing using the supplied infrared remote control and on-screen
display
• The VCR settings are saved for ten years without powering the unit
• EP or SP recording speed (user programmable)
• Five daily timers for programming VCR operation
• Temporary power—using the POWER button—to remove tapes and program the
VCR while the vehicle ignition is off
• Automatically detects if the video signal from the camera is missing
• Improved speed sensor capability—no external signal conditioner required
GPS Module (Optional)
The HTRGPS module records vehicle speed without tapping into transmission speed
sensors or calibrating the speed sensor. The HTRGPS module sends vehicle position,
bearing and speed data via serial interface to the HTR62.
The HTR62 is fully upgradable to an HTRD100 digital mobile system.
The HTR62 is fully compatible with previous Silent Witness mobile video installations such
as the SWS310, SWS210, and SWS210A mobile video systems. The HTR62 may be
installed in existing non-Honeywell systems with minimal adjustment.
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Installation
This chapter tells you how to install the HTR62 mobile video system in a bus.
Before You Begin
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Please read this guide carefully before you install
the HTR62 mobile video system.
Keep this guide for future reference.
Unpack Everything
The HTR62 kit should include the following items in addition to this guide:
• One VCR enclosure (base, cover, and access panel with two keys)
• One 20 ft. (6.1 m) wiring harness
•One VCR kit:
•One VCR
• One remote control with battery
• One 3 ft. (.91 m) audio and video RCA cable
• One hardware package:
• Four #10 x 3/4 in. Phillips sheet metal screws
• Two wire taps
• One inline fuse holder and 3A fuse
• One safety grommet for the enclosure cable outlet
• One Warranty card
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Check that the items received match those listed on the order form and packing slip. If any
parts are missing or damaged, please contact the dealer you purchased the HTR62 system
from, or call Honeywell Customer Service (see Warranty and Service, page viii).
Equipment Required
The following tools may help you to complete the installation:
•Drill
• Phillips screwdriver
• Wire cutters
New Installation
This section shows you how to install an HTR62 in a school bus that does not have an
existing mobile video system. To upgrade an existing mobile video system (for example, a
Silent Witness SWS310 or SWS210), see Upgrade Installation, page 10.
Choosing the Location
Choose a location for installation that:
• Provides convenient access for installing or removing the VCR or tapes
• Has a rigid surface, such as the dashboard, headliner, or under a seat
• Conforms to local regulatory guidelines
Avoid any location for installation:
• That is subject to high vibration
• That is subject to high sunlight levels
• Where passengers can interfere with it
• Next to a heater duct
• On the floor if the bus is washed out with a hose
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Table 2-1 lists recommended location options.
Table 2-1 Installation Locations
Location Convenient
operation
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Easy to
install
Low
vibration
Good air
flow
Bottom of glove box horizontal mount
Inside glove box - horizontal,
vertical mount
Bottom of passenger seat
behind bus driver - horizontal
mount
Underneath bulkhead horizontal mount
Front of bulkhead - vertical
mount
Console - horizontal mount
Console - vertical mount ✓✓✓✓
Beside driver seat - horizontal
mount
Caution Honeywell recommends that you do not install the HTR62 on the
transmission access hatch. This location has the highest level of
vibration (and may be subject to water damage).
✓✓✓✓
✓✓✓✓
✓✓✓
✓✓ ✓
✓✓ ✓
✓✓
✓✓
✓✓ ✓
Mounting Options
The VCR enclosure can be mounted:
• Horizontally, either upright or inverted, as shown in Figure 2-1.
• Vertically with the cassette opening pointing up.
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Figure 2-1 Mounting Options
Horizontal options
Inverted Installation Upright Installation
Mounting the VCR Enclosure Base
Wiring
To mount the VCR enclosure base:
1. Unlock the access panel in the front of the VCR enclosure cover, using one of the
keys included with the enclosure.
2. Slide the cover forward and lift it off the enclosure base.
3. Use the VCR enclosure base as a template to mark and drill pilot holes for the four
#10 x 3/4 in. sheet metal mounting screws (included with the hardware package).
Note If desired, you can drill alternate mounting holes in the VCR enclosure base.
Locate the mounting holes as close as possible to the outside edges of the
enclosure base. Ensure that the mounting fasteners do not touch the VCR
when it is installed.
4. Attach the VCR enclosure base to the mounting surface, using the four #10 x 3/4 in.
sheet metal mounting screws.
Figure 2-2 shows the wiring harness and camera harness that connects into the back panel
of the VCR.
Note Start cabling at the VCR to ensure that the DB25 connector has sufficient
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To connect the wiring harness:
1. Plug the DB25 connector on the HTR62 wiring harness into the back of the VCR (see
Figure 2-2) and tighten the retaining screws.
2. Remove the 3A fuse from the fuse holder.
3. Connect the fuse holder and power harness to the vehicle main battery power and
ground points. If a master power switch (kill switch) is used in the vehicle, attach the
power harness after the switch.
4. Connect the signal harness to the ignition switch and input signals at the fuse box or
under the dash.
The connection to the ignition switch starts and stops the VCR; it does not power the
VCR. If possible, connect this wire to the radio accessory fuse to avoid electrical
interference from fans or blowers.
5. Connect the speed sensor harness to the vehicle speed sensor, if desired. See
page 20 for calibration programming. Refer to the vehicle wiring guide for correct
location of wires.
6. Connect the Video and Audio connectors from Camera 1 into Cam 1 Video and Main
Audio respectively.
7. If a second camera (for example, Stop Arm) is used, connect it to Cam 2 Power and
Cam 2 Video.
8. An optional external microphone can also be connected to the Aux In Audio. To order,
contact your Honeywell representative. See the back cover of this guide for contact
information.
9. Insert the 3A fuse into the fuse holder connected to the positive battery terminal of the
vehicle.
Figure 2-2 shows the wiring on the wiring harness that connects to the electrical system.
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Figure 2-2 Wiring Connections
DB25 connector
20 ft. (6.1 m) cables
Interface
Cam 1
Power
Cam 2
Power
-
+
+
Signals harness
Speed sensor harness
N/A
Main Audio
Aux Audio
Cam 1 Cam 2
-
Power harness
Red wire Battery (POS - 3A fuse)
Black wire Battery (NEG)
White wire Ignition
Brown wire Input signal 1 BRK
Black wire Input signal 2 STP
Green wire Input signal 3 TRN
Red wire Input signal 5 FSH
Blue wire Input signal 5 ARM
Red wire * Speed hall sensor power
Black wire * Speed sensor ground
White wire Speed sensor signal
* Optional HTRGPS Module wiring:
Connect red wire to HTRGPS module red wire.
Connect black wire to HTRGPS module black wire.
Do not use white wire.
Camera 1
harness
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Installing the VCR
To install the VCR:
1. Slide the VCR into the foam padded holder in the VCR enclosure base and secure it in
2. For inverted mount installations, see Figure 2-3.
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place with the velcro retaining strap. Do not press on the center of the VCR.
Figure 2-3 Enclosure Inverted Mount Installation
Inverted VCR enclosure base
VCR
Installing the Enclosure Cover
To install the enclosure cover:
1. Unlock the access panel in the front of the enclosure cover, using one of the keys
supplied with the VCR enclosure.
2. Place the enclosure cover inside the side rails of the enclosure base.
3. Slide the cover toward the rear of the base (see Figure 2-4).
4. Replace the access panel and lock it to secure the cover to the base.
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Figure 2-4 Enclosure Cover Installation
Enclosure base (rear)
Enclosure cover
Lockable access panel
Side rails
Your HTR62 unit is now ready to program. Proceed to Chapter 3, System Setup.
Upgrade Installation
This section explains how to upgrade an existing mobile video system (for example, a Silent
Witness SWS310 or SWS210) to an HTR62 system. You will require only a VCR to complete
the upgrade
Note If the main wiring harness is not replaced when upgrading, trigger 5 may not
be available.
Disassembling the Existing System
To disassemble the existing system:
1. Remove the enclosure cover:
a. Unlock the access panel in the front of the enclosure cover.
b. Slide the access panel to the right and remove it from the enclosure cover.
c. Pull the enclosure cover towards you until it is free of the enclosure base.
2. Make a note of the current system configuration settings:
a. Power up the VCR.
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b. Enter programming mode (refer to the manual that came with your existing
system).
c. Note the settings on the Program screen(s) (for example, bus title, status
indicators, bus speed calibration). You will need these settings to program into
the new VCR after installation.
3. Power down the VCR.
4. Remove the 3A fuse from the power cable.
5. Remove the existing unit by loosening the velcro retaining strap and pulling it towards
you until it is free of the enclosure.
6. Disconnect the power connector, video and audio connectors, and DB25 wiring
harness.
7. Remove the VCR. Set aside.
8. Replace the existing VCR with the new VCR.
9. Plug the camera into the Cam 1 input for a one camera system. If you are using a
second camera, plug it into the Cam 2 input (see Figure 2-2)
10. Program the new VCR.
HTRGPS Module Installation
Note The HTRGPS Module is an optional component. Contact your sales
representative or Honeywell Sales for more information about this product.
The HTRGPS Module easily installs at the rear of the enclosure base. Refer to the HTRGPS
Module Installation Application Note for complete installation instructions. See Chapter 3 for
information on programming the VCR to accept and display GPS data.
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The HTR62 comes with a handheld wireless remote control. This chapter describes how
to use the remote control to program the VCR. After you have done the initial system
setup, Chapter 4 shows you how to use the remote control for basic operating functions.
Programming Controls
Before you use the remote control, install the CR2025 battery (supplied with the remote
control) inside the battery compartment. Then, simply point the remote control at the front
panel of the VCR.
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Note Install the battery into the remote control + side up.
Several of the buttons have dual functions (see Figure 3-1). That is, during Play mode
each button functions as labeled, but during Program mode several buttons function
differently. Table 3-1 lists the remote control buttons and describes their functions in Play
and Program modes.
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Figure 3-1 Remote Control
POWER EJECT
REW PLAY FF
TRK
AUDIO A/V TCOUNTER A REPEAT
REC SPEED
P/S STOP
SLOW
Table 3-1 Remote Control Button Functions
Control Program mode function Play mode function
POWER Turns the HTR62 off. Turns the unit off. To apply temporary power
to program the VCR without turning the bus
ignition on, use the VCR POWER button.
EJECT Press to eject the tape.
TRK (,) Increases the value. Incrementing from
the last value loops back to the first value.
Decreases the value. Decrementing
from the first value loops back to the last
Video tracking. The VCR tries to video track
automatically.
Use this feature only when horizontal lines
appear in the picture during playback
value.
REW () Moves the cursor to the left. Rewinds the tape or searches through the
images backwards from the most recent.
PLAY () Stops the current VCR operation to start
playback.
FF () Moves the cursor to the right. Plays back images in fast forward.
P/S
Pause/Still (
❘ ❘)
Interrupts an image playback sequence and
locks onto the image displayed.
Press PLAY to continue playback.
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Table 3-1 Remote Control Button Functions
Control Program mode function Play mode function
STOP Use this button to:
• Enter Program mode. Press and hold
the button for three seconds to
display the Setup screen.
• Exit Program mode. Press and hold
for three seconds. Your configuration
settings are saved when you exit
Program mode.
Note The VCR automatically exits
Program mode if no button is
pressed in 60 seconds.
SLOW (
AUDIO Selects audio playback function.
A/V Not currently available.
TCOUNTER Displays tape timer
A REPEAT Not currently available.
REC Not currently available. You can change the
SPEED Not currently available.
❘ ) Resumes normal playback speed.
Stops the current VCR operation or stops
image playback.
If the ignition trigger is on, the VCR
automatically starts recording.
recording speed in Menu mode (see Lines 5
and 6, page 20).
Programming the VCR
The display parameters, date and time, speedometer calibration, and power control
settings must be programmed into the VCR. The alphanumeric information displays on
three lines at the top or bottom of the image on the screen (user selectable).
Note The programmed settings are retained in the VCR even if the HTR62 is
disconnected from the vehicle battery.
To program the VCR:
1. Unlock the access panel on the front of the VCR enclosure and remove the enclosure
cover.
2. Plug an RCA cable into the VIDEO OUT jack in the front panel of the VCR. Plug the
other end into the VIDEO IN jack of a portable monitor.
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3. Start the vehicle. The VCR automatically starts recording after approximately 10
seconds, subject to Record Delay and Timer settings. You should see the
alphanumeric display superimposed on the video image from the camera.
4. Press the STOP button once to stop the VCR recording. OR press and hold for three
seconds to enter Program mode.
For a short programming session, you may press the POWER button (temporary
power feature) to avoid starting the vehicle.
Note You can program the VCR when no video camera is connected to the system.
In this case the message NO VIDEO DETECTED displays on the screen.
Figure 3-2 Welcome Screen
Honeywell
HTR62
Mobile Video Recorder
Initial Setup
Firmware Ver 02.00
Honeywell Video Systems
For Technical Support
Call 1-800-796-2288
The HTR62 comes pre-configured from the factory with the default settings shown in
Figure 3-3. You can change the settings shown in Table 3-2.
Table 3-2 System Default Settings
Setting To program, see section …
Title line Line 1, page 18
Date and time, Daylight
Saving Time
Line 2, page 18
Signal indicators (T1 to T5) Lines 3 and 4, page 19
Start Delay (SDLY) SDLY Start Delay, page 20
Recording speed (EP/SP) Lines 5 and 6, page 20
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Table 3-2 System Default Settings
Setting (cont’d) To program, see section …
Current date and time
Status indicators 1-5
RECSP = Record speed
SPD = Speed calibration
Daily timers
1-5
Continuous recording loop
Lines 5 and 6, page 20
(RECM)
Delayed-off time (RECD) Lines 5 and 6, page 20
Speed indication (SPD↓
Lines 5 and 6, page 20
3600)
Reset system (RES) Lines 5 and 6, page 20
Record and display GPS
Lines 5 and 6, page 20
data
Timers Lines 7 to 11, page 21
Figure 3-3 Menu Screen, Default Settings Shown
Text line (up to 20 characters)
For example, Vehicle ID
Reset title line
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX ↑UP RT
01:50:17P JAN/26/05 UP DST↑
T1BRK↑+↓ T2STP↑+↓ T3TRN↑+↓
T4FSH↑+↓ T5ARM↑+↓ DN SDLY:00
RECSP:EP RECM: RECD:00
SPD↓003600 RES MPH DIR↑ LL↑
DT1:↓ 12:00A 12:00A
DT2:↓ 12:00A 12:00A
DT3:↓ 12:00A 12:00A
DT4:↓ 12:00A 12:00A
DT5:↓ 12:00A 12:00A
DST = Daylight Saving Time
SDLY = Start Delay
RECM = Record mode
RECD = Record delay
RES
= System reset
MPH = GPS speed, in miles/hour
DIR = GPS direction
LL = GPS latitude/longitude
The following symbols are common to all the settings:
Symbol Description
↑ Enables the selected feature or makes the selected trigger active.
↓ Disables the selected feature or makes the selected trigger inactive.
The following tables describe where to change the settings on the Menu screen.
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↑ = Parameter is enabled
↓ = Parameter is disabled
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Line 1
Title A 20-character text line can be added to the recording. Use the directional buttons to cycle
through the range of programmable characters:
Capital letters A to Z
Numbers 0 to 9
Blank space
The title display can be:
• Displayed on the top or bottom of the screen
• Turned on and off without resetting the content
• Reset to blanks with the RT (Reset Title) option (see Reset title, page 18)
Reset title
(RT)
Resets the title to blanks. This feature is useful when a long title must be changed to a short one
or no title. No confirmation is requested from the user.
Line 2
Time The 12-hour clock is used for all time settings. You can independently change:
•Hours (1 to 12)
•Minutes (0 to 59)
• Time of day (A for AM, P for PM)
The seconds automatically reset to 00 when the minutes or hours are changed.
Date You can independently set:
•Month (JAN to DEC)
•Day (1 to 31, depending on the month selected)
• Year (the first and second digits of the year)
The HTR62 automatically adjusts for leap years.
DST
Daylight
Saving Time
Daylight Saving Time is enabled by default. To disable, select ↓.
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Lines 3 and 4
T1 to T5 Status indicators. You can connect up to five signals coming from the bus electrical system to
the VCR. For each signal, you can program:
• Enable/disable its display
↑ indicates the trigger is enabled and the system will respond.
↓ indicates the trigger is disabled and the system will not respond.
• A three character descriptor (for example, BRK for brake, ARM for Stop Arm)
Use the directional buttons to cycle through the range of programmable characters:
Capital letters A to Z
Numbers 0 to 9
Blank space
•Polarity
+ indicates the trigger is active when 12 volts is supplied to the brake lights.
- means the trigger is active when on ground.
You can program a signal input to switch cameras.
In the configuration example in Figure 3-3, what you see on lines three and four are described as
follows:
T1 BRK ↑ + ↓
BRK
↑or ↓
+ or -
↑or ↓
These three letters are programmable text of what is displayed on
the video when the video is selected (for example, BRK for brake).
Use the directional buttons to cycle through the range of
programmable characters.
The up arrow (↑) means the trigger is active. The down arrow (↓)
means the trigger is not active.
+ means the trigger is active when 12 volts is supplied to the brake
lights. - means the trigger is active when on ground.
The up arrow (↑) means the unit will switch camera inputs (for
example, to the Stop Arm camera). The down arrow (↓) means the
unit will not switch camera inputs.
Warning! If you enable this field, every time the brakes are
hit, the unit switches cameras.
Note Enable only one status indicator to switch cameras.
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T5 ARM The fifth status indicator is typically used for the Stop Arm.
In the example on Figure 3-3, T5ARM↑+↓:
The first arrow (↑) indicates that this trigger is enabled.
The + indicates that the trigger is 12 volts, supplied to the Stop Arm.
The second arrow (↓) indicates that the unit will not switch cameras after the trigger.
SDLY
Start Delay
RECSP
Recording
speed
(EP/SP)
RECM
Continuous
recording
loop
■)
(/
RECD
Delayed-off
time
Set this field to determine the time in minutes (00 to 60) that the unit will delay before initiating
recording after the vehicle ignition is switched on.
00 indicates the VCR starts recording as soon as the bus starts. 60 indicates the VCR will start
recording 60 minutes after the bus starts.
Lines 5 and 6
You can program the VCR to record at EP or SP speed. The recording time for a T180 tape is
nine hours at EP speed and three hours at SP speed.
This parameter can only be changed on the Program screen. The corresponding button in the
remote control is disabled.
indicates that the continuous recording loop is enabled. When the recording reaches the end
of the tape, the VCR automatically starts rewinding. When it reaches the beginning of the tape,
the VCR starts recording again.
When the tape is put into fast forward or rewind, the VCR enters into the same sequence; that is,
it automatically restarts recording from the beginning of the tape.
■ indicates that the continuous recording loop feature is disabled. When the VCR is recording
and reaches the end of the tape, it automatically stops.
Set this field to determine the time in minutes (00 to 54) that the unit continues to record after the
ignition is turned off.
00 indicates that the VCR stops recording as soon as the ignition is turned off.
SPD
Speed
indication
(SPD↓ 3600)
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Enable (↑) or disable (↓) display of the speed sensor. When you select SPD using the tracking
buttons, the text changes to CAL, indicating the VCR is in calibration mode.
There are two calibration modes:
• Direct calibration. Run the bus for exactly one mile (or one km). Once the mile is completed,
change the CAL field back into SPD. The number 3600 automatically updates with the new
count of pulses per mile. Direct calibration can only be done when the unit is first installed or
when the VCR is changed to a bus with a different type of speed sensor or bus
characteristics.
• Indirect calibration. Enter the pulses per mile by changing each of the five digits from the
setup menu. After a VCR is calibrated for a certain bus, the local technician or bus driver
should keep a record of this number for each bus. The VCR can be easily rotated between
buses without recalibrating the speed sensor, by simply programming the corresponding
pulses per mile number.
Note If your speed display is disabled, the calibration can not be changed and the speed is not
displayed with the video.
Note Optional equipment may be required to interface to your vehicle speed sensor.
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RES
System
Reset
MPH When an HTRGPS module is installed and connected, the VCR can be programmed to accept
DIR
(Direction)
LL
(Latitude,
longitude)
Resets all the programmable parameters of the VCR to factory defaults. This option is useful if
the unit experiences intermittent programming.
There are two ways to reset to factory defaults:
• If you want the system to ask for confirmation of a reset:
a. Press once to change the text to CON.
b. Press a second time. The reset takes effect and the parameters are reset to the factory
defaults (see Figure 3-3).
• To reset without confirmation, press once, then move forward or backward with the FF or
REW buttons.
GPS data. This field indicates whether the speed of the vehicle records in MPH (miles per hour)
or KPH (kilometers per hour).
Enable (↑) or disable (↓) display of vehicle direction from HTRGPS module.
Enable (↑) or disable (↓) display of vehicle location from HTRGPS module.
Lines 7 to 11
DT1 to DT5 Daily timers. The setup of the timers is based on a 12-hour display as:
12:00A 12:00A
Up to five timers can be programmed. Each timer includes a start time (first time), a stop time
(second time) and the arrow indicator that enables (↑) or disables (↓) the timer. It is not
necessary to reset the start and stop time.
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Notes
If no timers are enabled—that is, ↓ displays—the VCR responds to the ignition trigger only.
When any timer is enabled, the VCR turns on with the ignition signal, but does not start
recording until the current time is within the timer start and stop times. The only exception
to this rule is if the stop time is earlier than the start time, the VCR records through midnight,
provided the vehicle is running.
Examples 11:00P 02:30A↑ means that the VCR starts recording at 11:00 PM and stops recording at
2:30 AM, provided the vehicle is running.
To record for 23 hours and 59 minutes, set the start time to 12:05A↑ and the stop time to
12:04A.
When the timers are on, the VCR will not record unless the trigger is active (for example, the
bus ignition is on) or the delay-off time has not ended.
When two or more timers do not overlap in time, the VCR starts and stops according to the
timer schedule.
When two or more timers overlap chronologically, the earliest start time and the latest stop
times are considered.
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System Operation
This chapter describes how to use the front panel controls to operate the VCR. Figure 4-1
shows the location of the controls and Table 4-1 describes their function.
Figure 4-1 Front Panel VCR Controls
Sensor
4
POWER STOP / EJECT REW PLAY FF TRACKING
DEW
HI-FI
CST IN
A/V SELECT
REC VIDEO AUDIO
L
R
Table 4-1 Front Panel VCR Controls
Controls Function
Sensor Receives infrared signals from the remote control unit.
POWER Turns the VCR on. It automatically turns off after one minute of inactivity.
Use this button for temporary power to program the unit or to change VCR tapes
without turning the vehicle ignition on. The VCR remains powered on for one
minute after the last remote control button has been pressed.
CST IN If lit, indicates a video cassette is in the VCR.
DEW/HI FI (Stereo) If lit, indicates that audio is recording on the tape.
STOP/EJECT Press this button once to stop the current VCR operation. Press this button a
second time to eject the tape.
REW Press this button once to rewind the tape or to search through the images from the
most current image backwards.
Press the PLAY button to resume normal playback. The VCR slows down before
reaching the beginning of the tape. When it reaches the beginning, it automatically
starts recording in a loop, if enabled (see RECM Continuous recording loop, page
20).
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Table 4-1 Front Panel VCR Controls
Controls (cont’d) Function
PLAY Press this button once to stop the current VCR operation and play back the tape.
The light in the middle of the PLAY buttons flashes green while the VCR is in Auto
tracking mode. The light is steady green when the VCR has tracked the tape and
is playing correctly.
FF
(Fast Forward)
TRACKING/AV SELECT Use only when horizontal lines appear in the picture during playback.
REC Not currently available.
VIDEO, AUDIO Connect to monitor when programming or viewing tape.
Press this button to advance the tape or to search forward.
Press the PLAY button to resume normal playback. The VCR slows down before
reaching the end of the tape. When it reaches the end, it automatically starts
rewinding the tape, if enabled (see RECM Continuous recording loop, page 20).
Operating the HTR62
Every time the HTR62 receives an ignition trigger (see Lines 7 to 11, page 21), the unit starts
a recording, subject to record delay and timer settings. When the ignition trigger is
removed, the recorder stops recording, subject to record delay and timer settings. You can
view recorded video by pressing PLAY on the remote control to enter Play mode.
Before you use Play mode the first time to view, familiarize yourself with the remote control
functions (see Table 3-1, page 14 for an overview).
The following subsections describe basic system operations.
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Inserting a Tape in the VCR
To insert a tape in the VCR:
1. Unlock the access panel on the front of the VCR enclosure.
2. If the vehicle ignition is off, press POWER on the front panel of the VCR. The VCR
must be powered to accept the tape.
3. Insert the video tape into the slot until the VCR pulls the tape inside. Do not force the
tape to avoid damaging the VCR.
Starting Recording
Turn the vehicle ignition on. The VCR automatically starts recording after approximately 10
seconds, subject to Record Delay and Timer settings.
You can also start recording by pressing the REC button on the remote control.
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Note Unless the VCR is in temporary power mode, the vehicle engine must be
Stopping Recording
Turn the ignition off.
You can also stop recording by pressing the STOP button on the remote control or the
STOP/EJECT button on the front panel of the VCR.
Note The VCR begins recording again after one minute of no button activity if the
running to ensure that the battery voltage is high enough to start the HTR62
system.
If the Delayed-off time (see Lines 5 and 6, page 20) has been programmed to 00
minutes, the VCR switches off.
If the Delayed-off time has been programmed for 01 to 20 minutes, the VCR remains
on for the specified time after the vehicle ignition is switched off.
ignition trigger is still active.
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Removing a Tape from the VCR
To remove a tape from the VCR:
1. Unlock and open the access panel on the front of the VCR enclosure.
2. If the vehicle is switched off, press the POWER button on the front panel. This
provides temporary power to the VCR so that the tape can be removed.
3. Press the STOP/EJECT button on the front panel once to stop recording. Press the
button a second time to eject the tape.
Viewing Images
To view images in the vehicle:
1. Unlock and open the access panel on the front of the VCR enclosure.
2. Plug a monitor cable into the AUDIO/VIDEO output on the front panel of the VCR.
3. Plug the other cable end into the AUDIO/VIDEO IN connector on the back of a 12 VDC
or battery powered audio/video monitor.
4. Start the vehicle or press the POWER button for temporary power. The camera light
starts flashing and the VCR automatically starts recording after 10 seconds.
Temporary power puts the VCR into Record mode.
5. Press the STOP button if the VCR is recording.
6. Press the REW (rewind) or FF (fast forward) button to search the tape for the desired
image(s).
7. Press the PLAY button to play back the tape.
WARNING! Do not leave a tape in the VCR if storing the unit for extended
periods.
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Solutions
This appendix provides solutions to common program and operation issues.
Table A-1 Solutions
If this happens … Do this …
A
Power LED is off
No picture on monitor
VCR is not recording
❑
❑
❑
❑
❑
❑
❑
❑
❑
Check the wiring to the battery. The red wire of the HTR62 power
harness should be connected to the positive battery terminal through a
3A fuse. The black wire of the HTR62 power harness should be
connected to the negative battery terminal.
Check the fuse. If the fuse is blown, determine the cause and rectify it
before replacing the fuse. Check for pinched or crossed wiring.
Ensure that the DB25 connector on the HTR62 wiring harness is
plugged into the VCR.
Ensure that the white wire of the HTR62 signal harness is connected to
the ignition switch and the ignition switch is on.
If the VCR powers up when you press the POWER button (temporary
power), the ignition switch connection may be faulty.
Start the vehicle engine to make sure the battery voltage is high enough
to power the HTR62; that is, more than 10 volts.
Ensure that the power, video, and audio connectors of the camera
harness are plugged into the HTR62 power, video in, and audio in jacks.
Make sure that the camera LED indicator is on.
Start the vehicle engine to make sure the battery voltage is high enough
to power the HTR62.
Ensure that the video tape is not write protected.
Start the vehicle engine to make sure the battery voltage is high enough
to power the HTR62.
VCR tape involuntarily ejects
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❑
Check to see if:
• The tape is too old or worn; in either case the VCR cannot record to
the tape. We recommend that you do not use a tape more than 10
to 20 times, depending on how dusty or rough the roads may be
where the system is being used. The worse the operating
conditions, the more often the tapes should be recycled.
• The temperature is too cold; that is, lower than the recommended
operating range of +41ºF to +104ºF (+5ºC to +40ºC). You can
program the built-in timers to delay recording 10 to 20 minutes after
the bus is first started to give the VCR a chance to warm up as the
bus warms up (see Lines 5 and 6, page 20).
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Table A-1 Solutions (cont’d)
If this happens … Do this …
Picture is fuzzy
Picture is rolling
Tape will not rewind
❑
❑
❑
❑
❑
❑
❑
❑
❑
❑
• The record tab lever needs recalibration. This is a rare occurrence
but can be avoided by regular preventive maintenance. We
recommend that HTR62 units be serviced at least once a year.
Clean the VCR heads with a cleaning tape.
Caution Follow the instructions supplied with the cleaning
tape. Excessive use of cleaning tapes can shorten
VCR head life.
Replace worn or dirty video tapes.
Ensure that all video connectors are properly plugged in.
Check for electrical interference from fans and blowers in the vehicle by
powering them down. Make sure the HTR62 power harness is
connected directly to the battery.
Check all power connections and power cables.
Start the vehicle engine to make sure the battery voltage is high enough
to power the HTR62; that is, more than 10 volts.
Ensure that the VCR power is on.
Check to see if the tape is already rewound.
Ensure that the tape is not jammed (the VCR POWER LED is blinking).
POWER light is blinking
PLAY light is blinking
❑
❑
Indicates the VCR has detected a faulty or jammed tape. Try to eject the
tape and slowly remove it from the VCR.
Caution Do not poke screwdrivers or other tools into the VCR.
Failure to remove the tape properly may damage the
VCR.
If this procedure does not work, contact Honeywell Technical Support
(see Warranty and Service, page viii).
Indicates normal operation while the VCR is auto-tracking to find the
best playback performance.
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Specifications
This appendix lists the specifications for the HTR62.
Specification Description
Power
Input voltage 12.0 to 14.0 VDC
Input power 18 Watts
Power backup Saves settings for a minimum of 10 years
VCR power up Trigger signal connected to vehicle ignition or temporary power using the
POWER button
Size and weight
Dimensions 9.75” W x 3.75” H x 10.25” D
(24.76 cm x 9.53 cm x 26.04 cm)
Weight 6.7 lb (3.02 kg)
Operating environment
B
Operating temperature 41ºF to 104ºF (5ºC to 40ºC)
Storage temperature 32ºF to 122ºF (0ºC to 50ºC)
Humidity 10% to 85% RH, non-condensing
Recording parameters
Recording format VHS NTSC standard
Recording time 9 hours (T180 tape, EP mode)
FF/rewind time Less than four minutes (T180 tape)
Continuous recording On/off, user selectable
Delayed-off recording 0 to 20 minutes, user selectable
Timers Five, independently user selectable
VCR video signal
Video recording Rotary, two-head helical scanning system
Output level 1.0 Vp-p into 75 Ω, unbalanced
Signal to noise ratio 45 dB
Resolution 240 TV lines
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Specification (cont’d) Description
Connector RCA (back panel input)
RCA (front panel output)
No video signal Auto detection, message displayed on the screen
VCR audio signal Hi Fi Mono
Audio recording Two heads, rotating One head, stationary
Output level -7 dBm, 10K Ω maximum -6 dBm into 600 Ω, unbalanced
Signal to noise ratio 60 dB 40 dB
Frequency response 20 Hz to 20 kHz ± 3 dB 100 Hz to 8 kHz
Audio distortion Less than 0.5% Less than 3% (SP mode)
Connector RCA
Text overlay
Title Up to 20 characters, user selectable
Time and date Real time clock with battery backup
and automatic Daylight Saving Time
AM/PM format, three letters for month
Position Top or bottom of screen, independent
for each value, user selectable
Recorded signals
Number of inputs Five
Text Three characters per signal, user
selectable
Input level Active high (12 VDC) or active low
(0 VDC), user selectable
Input protection Reverse polarity protection, 600W
transient protection
Speed indicator
Range 0 to 255 MPH or KPH
Calibration method Direct: drive the bus one mile (or one
km)
Indirect: enter a calibration number
Note Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Index
HTR62 Installation and Operating Guide
A
audio signal 30
C
calibration, programming 20
camera harness, connecting 6
D
date stamp 1
date, programming 18
default settings
described 16
Menu screen 17
delayed-off time, programming 20
E
enclosure base, mounting 6
enclosure cover, installing 9
F
factory defaults
described 16
Menu screen 17
resetting 21
features 1
I
images, viewing 26
installation 3–??
enclosure base 6
enclosure cover 9
inverted 5, 9
upright 5
VCR 9
K
kit contents 3
L
location, choosing 4
M
Menu screen 17
mounting options 5
P
play mode
entering 24
remote control functions 14
power specifications 29
program mode
remote control functions 14
programming
date 18
record speed 20
time 18
timers 21
title 18
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record speed, programming 20
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recording
starting 25
stopping 25
recording loop
programming 20
recording loop, programming 20
recording parameters 29
recording time 1
return authorization number viii
time, programming 18
timers, programming 21
title
programming 18
stamp, described 1
U
upright installation 5
S
screen symbols, described 17
specifications 29
speed indicator 30
status indicators
programming 21
status indicators, programming 21
system setup 13–22
T
tape
inserting 25
removing 26
text overlay 30
time stamp 1
V
VCR
front panel controls 23
inserting tape 25
installing 9
operation 23–26
programming 15
removing tape 26
video signal 29
view images 26
W
wiring 7
wiring harness, connecting 6
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