HIK VISION DS-MH4172I User manual

Body Camera Dock Station
User Manual

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User Manual
About this Manual
This Manual is applicable to Digital Evidence Management System.
The Manual includes instructions for using and managing the product. Pictures, charts, images and all other
information hereinafter are for description and explanation only. The information contained in the Manual is
subject to change, without notice, due to firmware updates or other reasons. Please find the latest version
in the company website.
Please use this user manual under the guidance of professionals.
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HARDWARE, SOFTWARE AND FIRMWARE, IS PROVIDED “AS IS”, WITH ALL FAULTS AND ERRORS, AND
OUR COMPANY MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION,
MERCHANTABILITY, SATISFACTORY QUALITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND
NON-INFRINGEMENT OF THIRD PARTY. IN NO EVENT WILL OUR COMPANY, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS,
EMPLOYEES, OR AGENTS BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR ANY SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR
INDIRECT DAMAGES, INCLUDING, AMONG OTHERS, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS,
BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, OR LOSS OF DATA OR DOCUMENTATION, IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OF
THIS PRODUCT, EVEN IF OUR COMPANY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
REGARDING TO THE PRODUCT WITH INTERNET ACCESS, THE USE OF PRODUCT SHALL BE WHOLLY AT
YOUR OWN RISKS. OUR COMPANY SHALL NOT TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILITES FOR ABNORMAL
OPERATION, PRIVACY LEAKAGE OR OTHER DAMAGES RESULTING FROM CYBER ATTACK, HACKER
ATTACK, VIRUS INSPECTION, OR OTHER INTERNET SECURITY RISKS; HOWEVER, OUR COMPANY WILL
PROVIDE TIMELY TECHNICAL SUPPORT IF REQUIRED.
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JURISDICTION BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT IN ORDER TO ENSURE THAT YOUR USE CONFORMS THE
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WITH ILLEGITIMATE PURPOSES.
IN THE EVENT OF ANY CONFLICTS BETWEEN THIS MANUAL AND THE APPLICABLE LAW, THE LATER
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Regulatory information
FCC information
FCC compliance: Please take attention that changes or modification not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Note: This product 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 product 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 product 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.
This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and
your body.
FCC conditions
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
EU Conformity Statement
This product and - if applicable - the supplied accessories too are marked with "CE" and comply
therefore with the applicable harmonized European standards listed under the Radio Equipment
Directive 2014/53./EU, the EMC Directive 2014/30/EU, the LVD Directive 2014/35/EU, the RoHS
Directive 2011/65/EU.
2012/19/EU (WEEE directive): Products marked with this symbol cannot be disposed of as
unsorted municipal waste in the European Union. For proper recycling, return this product to
your local supplier upon the purchase of equivalent new equipment, or dispose of it at
designated collection points. For more information see: www.recyclethis.info.
2006/66/EC (battery directive): This product contains a battery that cannot be disposed of as
unsorted municipal waste in the European Union. See the product documentation for specific battery
information. The battery is marked with this symbol, which may include lettering to indicate cadmium (Cd),

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lead (Pb), or mercury (Hg). For proper recycling, return the battery to your supplier or to a designated
collection point. For more information see: www.recyclethis.info.
Industry Canada ICES-003 Compliance
This device meets the CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B) standards requirements.
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
1) this device may not cause interference, and
2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of
the device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radioexempts de
licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes :
1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et
2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est
susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.
Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and
maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio
interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent
isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful communication.
Conformément à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada, le présent émetteur radio peut
fonctionner avec une antenne d'un type et d'un gain maximal (ou inférieur) approuvé pour l'émetteur par
Industrie Canada. Dans le but de réduire les risques de brouillage radioélectrique à l'intention des autres
utilisateurs, il faut choisir le type d'antenne et son gain de sorte que la puissance isotrope rayonnée
équivalente (p.i.r.e.) ne dépasse pas l'intensité nécessaire à l'établissement d'une communication
satisfaisante.

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Symbol Conventions
The symbols that may be found in this document are defined as follows.
Symbol
Description
Provides additional information to emphasize or
supplement important points of the main text.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which if
not avoided, could result in equipment damage, data
loss, performance degradation, or unexpected results.
Indicates a hazard with a high level of risk, which if
not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Safety Instruction
Warnings
●Proper configuration of all passwords and other security settings is the responsibility of the installer and/or end-user.
●In the use of the product, you must be in strict compliance with the electrical safety regulations of the nation and region. Please
refer to technical specifications for detailed information.
●Input voltage should meet both the SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage) and the Limited Power Source with 5 VDC according to the
IEC60950-1 standard. Please refer to technical specifications for detailed information.
●Do not connect several devices to one power adapter as adapter overload may cause over-heating or a fire hazard.
●Please make sure that the plug is firmly connected to the power socket.
●If smoke, odor or noise rise from the device, turn off the power at once and unplug the power cable, and then please contact
the service center.
Preventive and Cautionary Tips
Before connecting and operating your device, please be advised of the following tips:
●Make sure that all the related equipment is power-off during the installation.
●Do not place the product in high-temperature or damp environment, and do not expose it to high electromagnetic radiation.
●If the product does not function properly, please contact your dealer or the nearest service center. Do not disassemble the
product for repair or maintenance by yourself.
●Only use the battery, power adapter and assembly parts specified by the manufacturer.
●Consult the authorized dealer or technician for any question and request for product using.

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Applicable Models
This manual is applicable to the models listed in the following table.
Model
DS-MH4172I

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS.................................................................................................................. 7
Chapter 1 Introduction ......................................................................................................... 9
1.1 Overview........................................................................................................................................9
1.2 Key Features .................................................................................................................................9
1.3 Appearance...................................................................................................................................9
Chapter 2 Installation ..........................................................................................................11
2.1 Packing List .................................................................................................................................11
2.2 Software Installation ................................................................................................................11
Chapter 3 Activation............................................................................................................12
Chapter 4 Basic Operation .................................................................................................13
4.1 Device Access.............................................................................................................................13
4.1.1 Connect Body Camera ...............................................................................................13
4.1.2 Display Status ................................................................................................................13
4.2 Home Page Overview..............................................................................................................15
4.3 File Management......................................................................................................................16
4.3.1 View File ..........................................................................................................................16
4.3.2 Play Media......................................................................................................................17
4.3.3 Lock Data........................................................................................................................18
4.4 Log Search ..................................................................................................................................19
Chapter 5 System Configuration ......................................................................................20
5.1 Basic Configuration..................................................................................................................20
5.2 HDD Management...................................................................................................................21
5.3 Platform Configuration ...........................................................................................................21
5.4 User Management....................................................................................................................23
5.5 Device Management................................................................................................................23
Chapter 6 Maintenance and Management....................................................................24
6.1 Password Configuration .........................................................................................................24
6.2 Trail Configuration....................................................................................................................24
6.3 Upgrade.......................................................................................................................................24
Chapter 7 Device Settings..................................................................................................26
7.1 Network Settings.......................................................................................................................26
7.1.1 Dial............................................................................Error! Bookmark not defined.
7.1.2 Set Wi-Fi .........................................................................................................................26
7.1.3 Set Platform ...................................................................................................................26
7.1.4 Set Device Information...............................................................................................26
7.2 System Settings .........................................................................................................................27
7.2.1 Set GPS............................................................................................................................27

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7.2.2 Set System Sound........................................................................................................27
7.2.3 Set LED Indicator..........................................................................................................28
7.2.4 Set IR ................................................................................................................................28
7.2.5 Set Video Stream..........................................................................................................28
7.2.6 Set Operation Timeout...............................................................................................28
7.2.7 Set Operation Password ............................................................................................28
Chapter 8 Accessing by Web Browser ............................................................................29
8.1 Login and Logout .....................................................................................................................29
8.1.1 Log in ...............................................................................................................................29
8.1.2 Log out ............................................................................................................................29
8.2 File Management......................................................................................................................29
8.2.1 Search File.......................................................................................................................29
8.2.2 Edit File Information....................................................................................................30
8.2.3 Lock...................................................................................................................................30
8.2.4 Unlock ..............................................................................................................................30
Appendix A Terminology...............................................................................................31

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Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Overview
Digital evidence management system, provides you a simplified way to access, back up, store data,
and play audio and video file in body camera. You can associate user accounts and body cameras
with client, search collection records, and upload data in the client. You can also access digital
evidence management system via web browser.
1.2 Key Features
Support searching and previewing files through user permission.
Support collecting, uploading, and managing data in connected body camera.
Support user and device management through user permission.
Support playing audio and video file.
Support video recording GPS pattern display with map file of GPS trace.
Support configuring and upgrading body camera of supported model.
1.3 Appearance
Front View
Figure 1-1 Front view

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1：Dock station cradle.
2：Indicator.
3：Power switch/ Power indicator.
4：Reset.
5：HDD indicator.
6：Network connection indicator.
7：Network transmission indicator.
Rear View
There are audio input, audio output, switch, power plug, HDMI interface, VGA interface, LAN
interface, and USB interface in rear.
Appearance may differ in models. Please refer to the actual devices.

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Chapter 2 Installation
2.1 Packing List
You are recommended to check the objects in the package. Please contact us or suppliers if
anything is damaged or lost.
2.2 Software Installation
Digital evidence management system is installed in dock station in default. Double click “Digital
Evidence Management System.exe” to run it.
Device driver needs to be installed separately. In the directory of software installation, open “drive
→HK→driver-win64”or “drive→HK→driver-win32”, double click “install.bat” to run the driver.
Installation may differ in models. Please refer to the actual devices.

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Chapter 3 Activation
Purpose:
For the first access, you need to activate the device by setting an admin password. No operation is
allowed before activation.
STRONG PASSWORD RECOMMENDED–We highly recommend you create a strong password of
your own choosing (Using a minimum of 8 characters, including at least three of the following
categories: upper case letters, lower case letters, numbers, and special characters.) in order to
increase the security of your product. And we recommend you reset your password regularly,
especially in the high security system, resetting the password monthly or weekly can better protect
your product.
Step 1 Double click “Digital Evidence Management System” shortcut, and click Start Configuration.
Step 2 Select language. (Chinese and English are available.)
Step 3 Set admin password and HDD space, and click Save.
Step 4 Set platform, and select platform type.
Step 5 Enter IP address, port No., user name and password.
Step 6 Enable or disable upload schedule, and set upload time.
Step 7 Click Save to finish the activation.

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Chapter 4 Basic Operation
4.1 Device Access
4.1.1 Connect Body Camera
Step 1 Start up the dock station.
Step 2 Double click “Digital Evidence Management System” shortcut to run digital evidence
management system.
Step 3 Connect the body camera to the dock station.
Step 4 Start up the body camera.
4.1.2 Display Status
Digital evidence management system supports 8 body cameras simultaneously by default. If the
body camera has connected to the dock station, and device information will be displayed in device
box. If not, the device box will be in free.
Figure 4-1 Device Box Status
Data collection
After connecting the body camera, uncollected file, user No., and device No. will be displayed in
device box.

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Figure 4-2 Data Collection
Pre-collection
After the body camera is connected, digital evidence management system will start pre-collection
of data.
Figure 4-3 Pre-collection
Priority Collection
Click First to set the data collection of the body camera as the first priority. Click First again to stop
the priority collection.
Data collection of other body cameras will be stopped till the first priority data collection finished.
The feature is only available for one body camera at a time. If no body camera has enabled the
function, dock station will collect data from all body cameras simultaneously.
Finishing Collection
After finishing collection, the information will be displayed in device box.

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Figure 4-4 Finishing Collection
Collection View
After collection, click View to view the collection amount of all type.
Figure 4-5 View Collection
Collecting Failed
If collecting failed, the information will be displayed in device box.
Figure 4-6 Collecting Failed
4.2 Home Page Overview
Device box and collection information will be displayed in Home Page. HDD information, platform
state, time, and network will be displayed in status bar.

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Figure 4-7 Home Page
Time
Week and time will be displayed in upper right Home Page. After registration, dock station will
auto synchronize time and charge body camera.
Platform Status
Platform status will be displayed in upper right Home Page, including IP address, port No., and
status.
HDD Information
HDD free space and used space will be displayed in bottom Home Page.
Network
Network will be displayed in upper right Home Page.
4.3 File Management
4.3.1 View File
After entering File Management interface, collected information can be viewed in sort with
generated view icons. Files can be searched by key words, date, file type and status. The
information will be stored in dock station HDD.

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Figure 4-8 View File
If device does not connect with platform, collected files will be displayed in whole instead of in
sort.
4.3.2 Play Media
Click the collected data thumbnail to play video, audio, or image. File information will be displayed
in prompted interface. You can edit the description or cancel the edition.

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Figure 4-9 Play Media
Video File: Video File can be dragged and double played. If there is map file of GPS trace
when collecting video files, the GPS trace information will be displayed and replayed when
playing video.
Image File: When viewing image, selected area can be zoomed in.
You can click the small arrow in side video window to play the last and next video.
4.3.3 Lock Data
You can lock collected data in File Management Interface.
Data can be locked in following two ways:
Lock via checking (when locking multiple or all pieces)
Check the “ ” before the pieces you want to lock, and click“ ” to lock it.
Lock via clicking (when locking single piece)
Click “ ” after the piece to lock it.
Collected data can be locked, and locked data cannot be deleted or covered.

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4.4 Log Search
Click Log, and enter the log interface. You can select date and log type to search log.
If there is no operation for more than 10 minutes, the system will return to the Home Page. If there
is no operation after playing video or audio for more than 10 minutes, the system will also return
to Home Page.

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Chapter 5 System Configuration
5.1 Basic Configuration
Go to Configuration > Basic to configure basic settings. You can set file search permission,
language, collection format, or set auto start up.
If you enable file search permission, when entering “File Management”, you need to enter user
name and password.
Figure 5-1 Basic Configuration