Reveal D Series Body Worn Camera User Guide

Reveal D Series Body Worn Camera User Guide

Introduction

Quick start

(1) Charge

The USB charging and data connector is located at the bottom of the camera. Any standard USB wall charger can be used to charge the D-series with the USB cable supplied in the box.

Charge your camera until the LED indicator on top of the unit lights green. The D-Series takes approximately 5 hours with a fast charger. It will take longer to reach full charge using a standard charger.
The D-Series can also be charged directly from the Reveal D-Series docking station for guaranteed fast charging.

(2) Insert SIM (D7 only)

First remove the two Fixing screws from the SIM card cover using the tool provided. Insert the SIM card as per the illustration. Finally, fix the SIM card cover back in place.

(3) Choose your mount

The rear of the D-Series camera has a moulded groove slot for the attachment of mounting accessories.

The two mounting options are,

1. Screw in Klick Fast stud (pre-attached)
2. Shirt clip (supplied in the box)

Full details of the mounting options are given in the Mounting section at the back of this guide.

(4) Record

To record video footage, simply slide down the red switch.

The D-Series will beep 3 times in quick succession to indicate it has started recording, and the LED on the shoulder of camera will start flashing red to indicate it is recording. A flashing red dot on the camera display will also indicate that the camera is recording.

NOTE: the D-Series does not need to be powered on to start recording. Simply slide down the red switch to start recording.

To stop recording, simply slide the red switch up.

Basic operation

Camera articulation
The D-Series camera head is able to rotate horizontally and vertically within limits. However,

DO NOT OVER ROTATE!
The D-Series camera head does not rotate 360 degrees. Forcing this will cause damage.

Power ON / OFF

Power ON the unit by pressing the FUNCTION button (2) for 1 second.
The D-Series will sound a welcome chime, and open into preview mode.
In preview mode, you can orientate the camera head ready for recording, and view details on the camera display such as recording resolution, storage capacity, etc …
Power OFF the unit by pressing and holding the same FUNCTION button for 2 seconds.

NOTE: the D-Series can also be powered up from the off position by sliding down red record slider (1). This action powers up the camera and starts recording immediately.

D-Series display indications

Playback (on camera)
Press the FUNCTION button (2) to turn the camera on, and then press the PLAY button (9) to open the playback menu.

In the playback menu, any recorded video footage in the camera is shown as a thumbnail on the display screen.

Control buttons during playback

• Button 4 is the Volume up button.
• Button 5 is the Volume down button.
• Button 6 is the Rewind button.
• Button 7 is the Fast Forward button.
• Button 8 is the Stop button.
• Button 9 is the Play button.

In the playback menu, use buttons (6) and (7) to scroll and highlight thumbnails (highlighted with a yellow border), then press button (9) to playback footage on the D-Series camera.

During playback, the user can increase the volume by pressing button (4) or decrease the volume by pressing button (S).
The user can also rewind footage by pressing button (6), and fast forward by pressing button (7).

Additionally, both Rewind and Fast Forward speeds can be increased from lx speed to 4x, 16x, and 64x by repeatedly pressing the buttons.

Exiting playback mode
Press the FUNCTION button to leave the playback menu and return to preview screen.

Press the FUNCTION button twice to exit the Enter Pin screen and return back to preview screen.

Mark as important
While recording, press the FUNCTION button (2) once to mark the video as important.

The symbol will appear in the bottom right corner of the screen.

In the playback menu, select the desired thumbnail then press button (8) to mark video as important.
The symbol will appear in the bottom right corner of the thumbnail.

Pressing the button again will unmark the video and remove the symbol.

Stealth mode

In this mode, the D-Series displays no image on screen and the red LED is not lit. The D-Series appears off! There are no audio alarms except for the power on chime.

To activate stealth mode on the D-Series,

• Press and hold button (4) for TWO seconds.
• To deactivate stealth mode repeat the above step by pressing and holding button (4) for a further TWO seconds.

Activating or deactivating Stealth mode can be carried out whilst the camera is recording, or in preview mode.

Picture taking mode
The D-Series can take still image photos when in either preview mode (i.e. not recording) or in pre-record mode (also not recording) by pressing the button (2) and button (5) simultaneously.

A picture will be taken and placed in the DCIM folder, and can be viewed in the playback menu by pressing the PLAY button and navigating to the appropriate thumbnail.

Audio mute

Audio mute allows you to mute audio while recording video. The audio mute function can be set through DEMS 360 with a choice of three operating modes:

1. Allow manual mute
2. Do not allow manual mute
3. Always mute

Allow manual mute

Mute can be activated or deactivated directly on the camera. When in preview or record mode, a double press on button (4) toggles the camera audio mute on and off.

• An audio beep is heard (not heard on camera)
• An icon showing a muted microphone is displayed on screen.
• No audio is recorded

Double pressing the button (4) unmutes recording and icon disappears (audio beep is heard).

Do not allow manual mute
Mute facility cannot be activated through the button on the device.

Always mute
When in power up (preview) or record audio is always muted.

Camera settings

Through DEMS 360
DEMS 360 is Reveal’s industry leading digital evidence management platform built to securely store, manage and export digital evidence, large or small, whilst always remaining incredibly simple and easy to use.
In the DEMS 360 ADMINISTRATION window select the CAMERA SETTINGS tab.

DEMS 360 administration

Advanced operation

LED light notification

Connectivity Icons

Optional camera settings

Viewing camera settings

The D-Series allows you to view the settings currently active in the camera. Press the MENU button (3) to display the menu list of settings currently set in the camera.
To move up or down on menu items press buttons (6) or (7) respectively.
To expand on a menu item to check status, press button (3).
To collapse back to menu items only, press button (2).

To exit the menu display, press the FUNCTION button (2) to return back to main camera view.
NOTE: menu items cannot be set directly from the camera, and must be set using DEMS 360.

Camera reset

Should a reset be required, simply hold down the FUNCTION button (2) for 12 seconds.
If the camera is on it will power down, continue to hold the FUNCTION button for 12 seconds.

When the FUNCTION button is released, the LED will illuminate blue for 1 second to confirm the reset.
The camera can then be powered on as usual.

Connection mode
The D-series connectivity features vary by camera model and can be accessed via the Connection Mode Menu.

• Hold down the transmit button (5) to access the menu.
• Press transmit button (5) to cycle through the menu.
• Hold down the transmit button (5) to select a mode.

Mounting accessories

Mounting with Klick Fast

Attachment to Klick Fast mount

With the camera in an upright position, insert the Klick Fast stud into the slot of the Klick Fast Mount and push down until the camera clicks into position.

Removal from Klick Fast mount

To remove the camera, rotate 180° clockwise or anticlockwise until the camera is upside down.
Then, pull upwards to remove the camera.

Mounting with shirt clip & lanyard

Shirt clip

Shirt clip with lanyard

The shirt clip has two holes on at the top allowing it to be used with the lanyard (also supplied in the box) allowing the camera to be worn around the neck.

Optional mounting accessories

Battery Safety and Storage

Battery safety

Reveal’s body cameras use lithium Ion batteries which are common in most portable devices such as radios and mobile phones. Reveal’s cameras are safety tested with the appropriate certification.

Damage to a lithium Ion battery can cause excessive heat build-up often associated by an audible “hissing” sound, smoke and, in extreme cases, combustion. The D-Series casing provides a significant degree of battery protection, however, if the case becomes punctured or crushed by excessive forces, then there is a risk of battery damage. Therefore, we recommend that the user of cameras performs a risk assessment as to the role of the wearer and likelihood of excessive trauma to the camera.

If a camera becomes excessively hot or emits any unusual sounds or smoke then:

• Immediately detach the camera and place in a safe area.
• Do not charge the camera.
• Contact Reveal Support.

Storage
Store in dry place, away from direct sunlight and sources of heat, at a temperature between -10°C and 45°C (14°F to 113°F).

Lithium ion battery discharge naturally over extended periods of time and if not charged for prolonged periods of time, may deteriorate resulting in reduced performance and failure.
If your D-Series camera is kept in long-term storage it should be charged to at least 50% of full charge every six months. Your warranty may be invalidated if you fail to recharge your battery regularly or to follow other instructions for the storage, installation, commissioning, use or maintenance of the camera.

Reduction of hazardous substances
This product is compliant with the EU Registration, Evaluation,
Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) Regulation (Regulation No 1907/2006/EC) and the EU Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive (Directive 2011/65/EU).

Radio Equipment Directive (RED)
The D-Series product is compliant with the requirements of the Radio Equipment Directive (2014/53/EU).

Product conformance

How to recycle your equipment

The symbol shown here and on the packaging means that the product is classed as electrical or electronic equipment, so DO NOT put it in your normal garbage bin.

It’s all part of the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) directive to recycle products in the best way, and get rid of dangerous
things more safely.
You should contact your retailer, supplier, or local city office for advice on how to dispose of this product in an environmentally friendly way.

FCC statement
The D-Series complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

The D-Series has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Technical specifications

Contact:

United Kingdom
Reveal Media Ltd., Riverview House, 20 Old Bridge Street,
Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey KTI 4BU
Telephone: +44 (OJ 203 890 2000

United States
Reveal Media USA Inc., 13420 Reese Boulevard West, Suite 13,
Huntersville, North Carolina, 28078
Telephone: (+l) 888 269 9924

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