Pyle PPBCM8 Police Security Video Body Camera Operational Guide

Pyle PPBCM8 Police Security Video Body Camera

PPBCM6 Body Camera Diagram

POWER ON/OFF

POWER ON

1. Press “Power” button, the LED Status Indicator will light up green with power on sound and LCD screen will display the PYLE logo.
2. The camera system will enter into recording standby mode and the LED Status Indicator will remain lit green.
3. The LCD will display the currently recording interface and your body camera is ready to use.

Note
If you have set the screen saver setting to be 1min/3min/5min, if there is no interaction with the camera, the camera LCD screen will turn off.

POWER OFF

1. Press and hold the “Power” button for at least two seconds.
2. The current file will be saved to the internal storage and the device will power down.

VIDEO RECORDING

1. Press the “Video” button until the LED Status Indicator lights up red and flash. The camera will beep audibly.
2. The camera will enter into Video Recording Mode and begin to record. It will save a file every 3min/5min/10min/20min. The recording time can be set in video setting menu list.

Note
If you have set the Auto night vision in the system setting list to be Manual. When the lighting is insufficient, press the Up/IR button can enable Night Mode and the IR LEDs. If you have set the Auto night vision to be Auto. When the lighting is insufficient, the camera will automatically enable Night Mode and the IR LEDs. It will automatically return to the normal recording mode when light conditions improve.

Stop Video Recording

1. Press the “Video” button until the LED Status Indicator Lights up green.
2. The camera will enter Recording Standby Mode.

AUDIO RECORDING

1. Press the “Audio” button until the LED Status Indicator flashes green.
2. The camera will beep, the LCD screen will show the Audio Recording Mode Screen to indicate it has begun recording audio only.

Stop Recording Audio

1. Press the “Audio” button until the LED Status Indicator shows solid green.
2. The camera will enter Recording Standby Mode.

TAKING A PHOTO

1. When the camera is in Recording Standby Mode or during Video Recording Mode, press the “Photo” button to take a photo.
2. The LED Status Indicator will flash green once if take a photo in Recording Standby Mode. There is photo capturing sound when taking a photo.

FILES PLAYBACK

1. Press and hold the “Audio/Playback” button until the camera enters into Playback Mode.
2. To play the currently recording file, press the “OK” button again.
3. To play another file, use the “UP” or “Down” button to cycle through the files. Press the “OK” button when you have found the file to play it.

EXIT PLAYBACK MODE

1. To exit the Playback Mode, long press the “Audio/Playback” button.
2. The camera will return to the Recording Standby Mode.

CHARGING BATTERY WITH USB CABLE

1. Connect a USB cable with a compatible connector to a computer/wall charger.
2. Connect the USB cable to the USB port on the body camera.

BATTERY STATUS ICONS

When charging battery while camera is power off, the LED Status Indicator will light up red. When the battery is fully charged, the red LED Status Indicator will turn off.

CONNECT TO PC

Connect to PC via mini USB cable, on camera LCD, it will display “Connected Computer”. You will find the camera disk on PC.

PARAMETER SETTING

1. Short press Menu button, first menu is Video parameters setting list. Press and hold Menu button to enter into second menu which is System parameters setting list.
2. Video parameters setting list as below:

• Resolution: 2304*1296 20P, 1920×1080 30P, 1440×1080 30P, 1280×720 30P, 800×480 30P, 640×480 30P
• Video Quality: Fine, Normal, Economy. (Bitrate is different for different options)
• Loop Recording: Off, On
• Recording Time: 3minutes, 5minutes, 10minutes, 20minutes
• Video Delay: Off, On
• Motion Detection: Off, On
• Photo Size: 36M, 21M, 16M, 12M, 10M, 8M, 5M, 2M
• Continuous Shoot: Off, 2 sheets, 3 sheets, 5 sheets, 10 sheets

System parameters setting list as below:

• Volume: Off, Low, Medium, High
• Screen Saver: Off, 1 Minute, 3 Minutes, 5 Minutes
• Auto Power Off: Off, 3 Minutes, 5 Minutes, 10 Minutes
• Auto night vision: Manual, Auto
• Frequency: 50Hz, 60Hz
• Date/Time: YYYY/MM/DD, HH/MM/SS. Press UP/Down button to select correct date and time, press OK button to confirm each figure, after date and time fixed, press Menu button to get back to System parameters setting list.
• Language: English, Traditional Chinese, Simplify Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Russian
• ID setting: 6 figures ID number. Press UP/Down button to select correct each figure and confirm by pressing OK button, after ID number is fixed, press Menu button to get back to System parameters setting list.
• Format: Cancel, OK
• Default Setting: Cancel, OK
• Version: version number

Other features

• Torch light: short press “Up/Torch” button to turn on/off torch light
• Torch light is for using in dark situation to add more light.
• Laser pointer: short press “Power” button to turn on/off laser pointer
• Laser pointer can show the direction where lens is recording.

TROUBLE SHOOTING AND HANDLING

Camera cannot boot.
Please charge camera battery for more than 2hours first then try to turn on camera again.

Camera cannot respond.
Please press reset button for 2seconds then restart camera.

Device failed to connect to computer.
Please change to another USB port on computer to connect the camera or change another USB cable.

Note
If above solutions cannot solve the problems, please contact customer service staff to return for factory repair.

Features

• Police Security Video Camera
• Personal Wearable Body Camera Style
• 3-in-1: Camera + Camcorder + Voice Recorder
• Waterproof & Weather-Resistant
• Built-in Rechargeable Battery
• Built-in Microphone & Speaker
• 0” Digital LCD Display
• Playback Captured Media Files (Audio +Video)
• Full HD 1080p Video Resolution
• Snap up to 36MP Hi-Res Images
• 16 GB Built-in Memory
• Button-Activated Night Vision
• Hassle-Free File Saving & Sharing
• Connect to Computer via Included USB Cable
• Simple Touch-Button Controls
• Date & Time Setting Display
• Auto Exposure & Picture Adjustment
• Rugged & Durable Housing Construction
• Laser Pointer Function to Show Lens Direction

Video Recording

• Simple One-Button Video Record Ability
• Captures Over 8+ Hours of Video
• Motion Detector Function
• Loop Recording Ability: 3 / 5 / 10 / 20 Minutes
• Displays Video Recording Time Remaining
• Recording Resolutions: 1080p / 720p / 480p
• 1920×1080, 1280×720, 640×480
• Video File Format: MOV

Picture Snapping

• Simple One-Button Image Snap Ability
• Capture Over 10,000+ Images
• Photo Resolution: 2 / 5 / 8 / 10 / 12 / 16 / 21 / 36 MP
• Image File Format: JPG

Audio/Voice Recording

• Simple One-Button Voice Record Ability
• Record Over 10+ Hours of Audio
• Audio File Format: WAV

What’s in the Box?

• Body Camera
• (2) Mounting Clips
• USB Charge Cable
• Wall Power Adapter

Technical Specs

• Input Interface Type: USB Min, 2.0
• Night Vision: Manual/Auto IR Switch. 33’ ft.
• Marine Grade Waterproof Rating: IP-56
• Shockproof: Up to 2-3 Meters Free-Fall Safe
• Motion Detection: On/Off
• Display: 2.0 inch. 4:3 FHD Color Display
• LCD Display Resolution: 320 x 240 Output, 4:3
• Extra Wide 130°Degree Wide Angle Lens
• Imaging Sensor: 1/3” Full-Color CMOS
• Electronic Shutter: 1/2 – 1/2000s
• Construction Material: Engineered ABS
• Operating System: Windows XP/Windows 7/Windows 8/Windows 10
• Battery Life: Up to 8 Hours (Recording 720p)
• Micro SD Card: Standard 16GB: Up to 8hours (720p), Up to 5hours (1080p) Optional: 32GB/64GB stores 2/4 times hrs. Video
• Rechargeable Battery: 3.7V Li-ion, 2650mAh
• Total Camera Size (L x W x H): 3.1” x 2.3” x 1.0” –inches

Warning

This product can expose you to a chemical or group of chemicals, which may include”Lead (Pb)” which is known in the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. For more info, go to https://www.p65warnings.ca.gov/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the item’s real wearable weight? Hopefully not the 15.8 ounce delivery weight.

1.07 lbs.

Without an additional memory slot, what use is a body camera?

I suppose it varies according on the user. In support of my HOA, I received my. The majority of my clips were around 5–10 minutes long, so I haven’t used up all of the memory. The inability to edit or remove clips from the camera is the only drawback in my opinion. You must complete that on your PC. In the end, you’re going to have to pay for superior GoPro products.

Does this product have automatic night vision?

Hello, the automatic night vision feature is present. If the system settings list has the Auto night vision set to Manual. Pressing the Up/IR button enables Night Mode and the IR LEDs when there is not enough light. if the Auto night vision setting is Auto. The camera will automatically turn on Night Mode and the IR LEDs when there is not enough light. When the lighting conditions get better, it will automatically switch back to the standard recording mode.

Does it turn back off after the motion stops when in motion detection mode?

Yes, it does.

What kind of charging cable is used with this? I misplaced it, and the older Android chargers are incompatible.

The body camera’s included small USB 2.0 cable is flimsy and problematic for connections. Get “UGREEN Mini USB Cable 2.0 Type A to Mini B” without hesitation.

Is it steadfast?

Absolutely stable.

Can I set up the camera using a computer, or can I only set it up via WiFi?

The camera can store its recordings on a microSD card or its internal memory.

Is there a loop recording on this?

Yes. It has the capability of loop recording. Recognize that, if not carefully watched, the feature will record over something you might want to keep.

What function does a body camera serve in security?

Body worn cameras can protect cops, raise public perceptions of police accountability, and increase security in public places. The guidelines that the Met Police’s officers follow when using these cameras have been described, along with how effective they are at deterring crime.

Do body cams continuously record?

Buffering, which allows a body camera to “pre-record,” is a crucial function for law enforcement. The bodycam can continuously capture and save the most recent footage, say the last 30 seconds. The officer can keep the previous thirty seconds of recording by pressing the record switch.

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