Hytera VM580D User manual

Body Worn Camera
USER MANUAL

Preface
Welcome to the world of Hytera and thank you for purchasing this product. To derive optimum
performance from the product, please read this manual carefully before use.
This manual is applicable to the following product:
VM580D Body Worn Camera

Icon Conventions
The instructional icons and their respective meanings are listed below:
: Indicates references that can further describe the related topics.
: Indicates situations that could cause data loss or equipment damage.
Key Operations
Long press: To press and hold the key for two seconds.
Press: To press a key and release it immediately.
Press and hold: To press a key and keep holding it down.
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EU Regulatory Conformance
As certified by the qualified laboratory, the product is in compliance with the essential requirements and
other relevant provisions of 2014/53/EU.
2006/66/EC
2011/65/EU
2012/19/EU
2014/53/EU
Please note that the above information is applicable to EU countries only.

1.Packing List
Please unpack carefully and check that you have received the following items. If any item is missing or
damaged, contact your dealer.
Item
Qty (PCS)
Item
Qty (PCS)
VM580D Body Worn Camera (BWC)
1
USB Cable
1
Battery
1
User Manual
1
Belt Clip
1
/
/
Pictures in this manual are for reference only.

2.Product Overview
2.1 Product Layout

Press the Mode key to enter or return to the application interface.
Long press the Mode key during a call to end the call.

2.2 Programmable Keys
This product provides programmable keys A and B for convenient use. You can program them with the
functions you need. For details, consult your dealer. The programmable functions and operations are
described below.
Key
Press (Default)
Long Press (Default)
Programmable Functions
A
Take photo
Tag an audio or video
Take photo, record audio, tag an audio or video,
turn on or turn off the camera flash, turn up or turn
down the volume, enable or disable the silent
mode, pull video by one touch.
B Record audio Turn or turn off the
camera flash
2.3 LED Indicator
Color
Status
Meaning
Red
Glowing

The product is transmitting audio signal.
The battery is being charged.
Glowing for three seconds: The storage of the TF card is full.

Glowing for two seconds: The product is being turned off.
Flashing

Flashing once every one second: The product is recording a
video.
Flashing once every five seconds: The battery power runs out.
Recharge or replace the battery.
Green
Glowing

The battery is fully charged.

The product is being turned on.
Flashing
The product has unread messages.
Blue
Glowing
The product is switching to the upgrade mode.
Orange Flashing

Flashing twice every one second: The remaining space of the TF
card is less than 2 GB.
Flashing once every one second: The product is recording an
audio.

3.Before Use
3.1 Attaching the Nano SIM Card
Attach the Nano SIM card according to the following figure.
3.2 Attaching the Battery
Use only the Hytera standard or optional battery. Polarity reverse or use of other batteries
may result in explosion and fire hazards.
Attach the battery according to the following figure.
To remove the battery, turn off the product first. Push the battery latch to the bottom till the battery pops
out, and then remove the battery.

3.3 Attaching the Belt Clip
Attach the belt clip according to the following figure.
To remove the belt clip, do as follows. Toggle the metal dome, and then remove the belt clip upwards.
3.4 Charging the Battery
When the LED indicator on the product flashes red once every five seconds, the product is running out of

power. You need to charge the battery.
You can learn the charging status from the LED indicator. For details, see 2.3 LED Indicator.

4.Basic Operations
4.1 Turning On or Off the Product
Turning On the Product
In power-off mode, long press the Power On/Off key to turn on the product and enter the preview mode.
Turning Off the Product
In power-on mode, long press the Power On/Off key to turn off the product.
4.2 Understanding the Screen
4.2.1 Status Display
The status bar displays the notifications and running status of the product in real-time. Common status
icons are described in the following table.
Icon Description Icon Description
WLAN connection is established.
Location service is enabled. Cellular network is enabled.
BT feature is enabled. No SIM card is inserted.
BT connection is established. The battery power is full.

Icon
Description
Icon
Description
Airplane mode is enabled.
The battery is being charged.
4.2.2 Notifications and Shortcuts
New notifications display shortly on the top of screen, or display constantly in the middle of screen till you
acknowledge it. On the main screen, swipe down from the status bar to open the notification center, where
you can adjust brightness, turn on or turn off shortcut switches, open settings, and view or clear
notifications.
4.2.3 Sleep and Wakeup
Sleep
When the sleep time is up, the product enters sleep mode automatically. In power-on mode, press the
Power On/Off key to enter sleep mode. You can also set the sleep time in Settings > System > Sleep.
Wakeup
When the screen goes off, press the Power On/Off key or the Mode key to wake up the screen.
4.3 Connecting to the Internet
4.3.1 Cellular Network
Before enabling the cellular network, confirm that the SIM card has registered to the carrier networks. If
you are not using the cellular network, disable the cellular network to save data cost and extend the

standby time.
4.3.2 WLAN
By connecting to a WLAN (Wireless Local Area Networks), the product can connect to the server, and realize
functions such as making or receiving a voice call, and sending or receiving messages including text, status
or multimedia.
To use the WLAN, do one of the following:
Enable WLAN through the shortcut.
a. Swipe down from the status bar to display all shortcut switches. Tap to enable WLAN.
b. Select an available network from the WLAN list.
c. (Optional) If the network displays with a icon, enter the password and then tap Connect.
Enable WLAN through Settings.
a. In the home screen, tap Settings > Network > Wi-Fi, and then enable the Wi-Fi.
b. Select an available network from the WLAN list.
c. (Optional) If the network displays with a icon, enter the password and then tap Connect.
The product automatically saves WLAN information upon successful connection, and automatically
connects to the saved network when WLAN is switched on and the network is available.

5.System Settings
Tap Settings on the home screen, and enter the Settings. Set the parameters according to your actual
needs.
Setting Description
Account View the user name, user ID, organization name and organization ID.
Network
Wi-Fi
Enable or disable the Wi-Fi, view the available networks, connect to a
network and enter the password. After successful Wi-Fi connection, you
can visit the Internet or shared media from other devices in the network.
BT After BT connection with other devices, you can transmit data through BT
over short distances.
Cellular
Network Enable or disable the cellular network.
Multimedia
Video
Resolution
The resolution of recorded video. High resolution indicates larger video file
size.
The options include 1080P 30 fps, 720P 30 fps and 480P 30 fps.
Pre-
recording
Time
Pre-recording allows the product to automatically capture a period time of
footage prior to an event that leads you to start video recording.
The options include Off, 10 sec, 20 sec and 30 sec.
Post-
recording
Time
Post-recording can add a period time of footage after the recording is
deactivated.
The options include Off, 10 sec, 20 sec and 30 sec.
Strike
Sensibility
By setting the strike sensibility, upon detecting certain acceleration of
movement of itself, the BWC automatically starts video recording.
The options include Off, Low, Medium and High.
Video Split
Time
Split time defines the maximum time length of a single audio or video
recording. When the product starts audio or video recording and reaches
the split time, a recording file will be saved automatically and the product
starts a new timing again, and then loops the process.

Setting
Description
The options include 5 min, 10 min and 15 min.
Photo
Resolution
The resolution of photos. High resolution indicates larger photo file size.
The options include 16 MP, 5 MP and 3 MP.
Photo
Quality
Photo quality refers to the compression ratio of the photo. Under the same
resolution, higher photo quality indicates lower compression ratio and
bigger size; lower photo quality indicates higher compression ratio, and
smaller size.
The options include Normal, High and Ultra High.
Night Vision
With this feature enabled, the IR LED will light up when the product is
recording video in the dark.
The options include On, Off or Auto.
PTT
Emergency
Call Priority
The default method to initiate the emergency call.
The options include Half-duplex voice individual call and Voice group
call.
Emergency
Number
The default called party that you initiate an emergency call to.
System
Settings
Airplane
Mode
You may be required to turn off the BWC or set the BWC to airplane mode
when you are in an airplane or in an area with radio restrictions. In airplane
mode, the product automatically disables cellular network and WLAN, so
that you cannot use voice, video or data related services. With the
permission of the airline company,
Brightness
Adjust the screen brightness automatically or manually. With auto-
brightness enabled, the product automatically adjusts the screen
brightness according to the environmental brightness over the light sensor
for optimal experience.
Sleep
If no operation is made to the product within the preset sleep time, the
screen automatically goes off to save battery power.
The options include Never, 10 sec, 20 sec, 30 sec.
Volume
Adjust the volume of the media or ringtone.
Language
Choose the display language of the interfaces.

Setting
Description
Notification
Set the new message alert method.
Antibanding
When the product is used under indoor fluorescent lamp, the LCD screen
may have flickers or stripes during video and photo shooting because of
the frequency disparity between the light sensor exposure and the local AC
power. To fix the flickers, set the antibanding to Auto, and then the
product will adjust the flickers automatically.
The options include 50 Hz, 60 Hz or Auto.
Location
Service
Whether to enable the location service.
Silent Mode
In silent mode, the product gives no alarms or rings; its indicators and
screen go dim to keep the product in concealment.
About
View the device name, device ID, SN, storage capacity, software version,
application version and certification information.

6.Basic Functions
The product can only enable voice, video and message services through the communication system. Use
the BWC Manager to configure the product number and system parameters. The contacts and other
information can be automatically synchronized through the network. For details, refer to the related
documents.
6.1 Recording a Video
When the product is in emergency mode or triggers strike recording, it automatically starts video recording.
During the recording, you can still use the product to view or initiate calls and send messages.
Normal recording: In preview mode, press the Video Recording key to start video recording; the LCD
screen displays the recording time. During video recording, press the Video Recording key again to
finish recording.
Pre-recording allows the product to automatically capture a period time of footage prior to an event
that leads you to start video recording.
Post-recording adds a period time of footage after the recording is deactivated.
Tagged Recording: During video recording, long press the Photo Taking key to tag the video as key
evidence or untag the tagged video.
6.2 Recording an Audio
During audio recording, you can still use the product to view or initiate calls and send messages.
Normal recording: In preview mode, press the Audio Recording key to start audio recording; the LCD
screen displays the recording time. During audio recording, press the Audio Recording key again to
finish recording.

Tagged Recording: During audio recording, long press the Photo Taking key to tag the audio as key
evidence or untag the tagged audio.
6.3 Taking a Photo
In preview mode, press the Photo Taking key to take a photo.
6.4 Taking a Photo during Video Recording
During video recording, press the Photo Taking key to take a photo.
6.5 Flashlight
Long press the Audio Recording key to turn on the flashlight. Long press the Audio Recording key again
to turn off the flashlight.
6.6 Emergency Mode
Enabling emergency mode: In emergency situations, press the Emergency key to enable the
emergency mode. With a voice prompt of the emergency mode, the product starts key video recording,
and sends an emergency alarm message to the dispatcher to seek for help.

You can set the dispatcher number from the NM8000. Upon receiving the message, the dispatcher pulls
the video and starts a voice call with the product.
Disabling emergency mode: In emergency mode, long press the Emergency key to disable the
emergency mode. The product will stop key video recording.
6.7 Group Call
A group call is a one-to-many half-duplex voice call or one-way video call between a BWC and all members
in a group. During the group call, only one group member can talk in the same time, while other groups
members can only listen.
6.7.1 Answering a Group Call
You can answer a group call without making operations.
6.7.2 Initiating a Group Call
You can initiate a group call by either of the following methods:
In the Recent tab of the contacts, tap a group call number in the records and initiate a half-duplex
group voice call.
In the Group tab of the contacts, tap a group call number from the list and initiate a group call according
to the actual needs.
Press the PTT key to initiate a half-duplex group voice call to the standby group by default.
In the Message interface, tap a group call number in the records and then tap in the upper right
corner. Initiate a group call according to the actual needs.

6.7.3 Requesting or Releasing Floor
Press and hold the PTT key to request floor and speak to the microphone; release the PTT key to release
the floor.
6.7.4 Ending a Group Call
Tap to end a group call.
6.8 Individual Call
An individual call is a one-to-one half-duplex voice call between two BWCs or a BWC and a line dispatch
station (LDS). In a half-duplex voice call, only one party can speak at the same time; when one party is
speaking, the other party can only listen.
In the contact list, select the contact, and tap PTT or press the PTT key to initiate a call.
6.8.1 Answering an Individual Call
You can answer an individual call by either the Full Off Air Call Set-Up (FOACSU) mode or the
Off Air Call Set-Up (OACSU) mode.
FOACSU Mode: Tap or press the PTT key to answer an individual call.