Kustom Signals Eyewitness G3 User manual

Kustom Signals, Inc.
Digital Eyewitness®G3 Vision
In-Car Video System
Operator Manual
Manual Part Number – 006-0938-00 Rev. 2

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Manual Part Number
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Important/Notable Information
While all of the information in this manual is important, there are some pieces of information
where special attention needs to be paid to avoid equipment damage, or specific information
needs to be emphasized. This information will be handled as follows:
IMPORTANT Indicates an operating procedure, practice, or condition that, if
not strictly followed, may cause equipment damage.
Note: Indicates additional information or emphasizes a topic related to the subject
being discussed.
Field Service
Kustom Signals, Inc. can provide field service for start-up assistance, training, maintenance,
and replacement/spare parts for new and existing equipment. Contact a Kustom Signals, Inc.
representative by calling 1-800-835-0156 or 1-620-431-2700.
Careful Placement of Components
Care should be taken when considering the placement of components. This is especially
important with components that will be worn by the officer (i.e. the wireless microphone).
WARNING Placement of items on the duty belt can restrict ready access to
important equipment.
The location of the wireless audio transmitter or any other
device provided with this system that is carried on the officer’s
person should be chosen with great care and consideration.
After a location is chosen, the officer should test access to and
practice drawing primary items, such as service firearms and
secondary defense devices such as aerosol subject restraint,
batons, and electronic control devices, etc. Proper operation of
handheld radios and other signaling devices should also be
tested as should access to handcuffs and other restraining
devices.

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Table of Contents
Chapter Page
1 Component Description ..............................................................................1-1
General Description........................................................................................1-1
Basic G3 Vision System .............................................................................1-1
Additional G3 Vision System Components.................................................1-2
DVR Front Panel.........................................................................................1-3
POWER Button ..........................................................................................................1-3
CAM Button................................................................................................................1-4
While In Idle Mode .................................................................................................1-4
While In Single Camera Recording Mode..............................................................1-4
While In Simultaneous Recording Mode................................................................1-4
ICM Button .................................................................................................................1-5
LO Media Indicator / Button........................................................................................1-5
MENU Button .............................................................................................................1-5
REC Button ................................................................................................................1-6
◄◄ (Fast Rewind) Button..........................................................................................1-6
■(Stop) Button...........................................................................................................1-7
►(Play) Button..........................................................................................................1-7
►► (Fast Forward) Button ........................................................................................1-7
Drive Bay and Recording Media.................................................................................1-8
Drive Bay Lock...........................................................................................................1-8
Zoom Camera.............................................................................................1-9
Manual Zoom .............................................................................................................1-9
AF (AutoFocus) Button.............................................................................................1-10
AZ (AutoZoom) Button .............................................................................................1-10
BL (Back Light Compensation) Button .....................................................................1-10
* Button.....................................................................................................................1-10
Record Indicator.......................................................................................................1-10
Mirror Monitor Controller (MMC)...............................................................1-11
Mobile Data Computer (MDC) Monitor.....................................................1-13
Monitor Display.........................................................................................................1-14
Video Playback Controls ..........................................................................................1-15
System Controls.......................................................................................................1-16
MDC Settings.......................................................................................................1-16
Case # Button ......................................................................................................1-17
In-Car Mic Button.................................................................................................1-17
Camera Button.....................................................................................................1-17
MDC Camera Controls.............................................................................................1-18
Focus Settings .....................................................................................................1-18
Zoom Settings......................................................................................................1-18
Auto Focus...........................................................................................................1-18
Back Light ............................................................................................................1-18
D-Zoom................................................................................................................1-18

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MDC Audio Settings.................................................................................................1-19
ACTIVATE MENU Button.........................................................................................1-19
Wireless Audio Transmitters (Radio)........................................................1-21
ClearComm Wireless Audio System........................................................................1-21
ClearComm Transmitter Pouch ...........................................................................1-23
ClearComm Internal and External Microphones..................................................1-23
Careful Placement of Components......................................................................1-23
ExpanseDSS Wireless Transmitter ............................................................................1-24
ExpanseDSS Transmitter Pouch............................................................................1-26
Internal and External Microphones ......................................................................1-26
Careful Placement of Components......................................................................1-26
2 Using the G3 Vision Menu System .............................................................2-1
General Description........................................................................................2-1
General Menu System Information.............................................................2-1
Recording Changes To The G3 Vision Menu System................................................2-1
Menu Access ..............................................................................................2-2
Selecting Items In A Menu..........................................................................2-2
MAIN MENU...............................................................................................................2-3
TIME/DATE/USER TEXT Menu (DISPLAY MENU)...................................................2-5
SET TIME/DATE....................................................................................................2-6
USER INFORMATION (ENTER USER TEXT) Menu ............................................2-6
OSD POSITION.....................................................................................................2-7
FLASH DISPLAY...................................................................................................2-7
FORMAT (Date Format) ........................................................................................2-7
DAYLIGHT SAVING ..............................................................................................2-8
GPS COORDINATES............................................................................................2-8
GPS UNITS ...........................................................................................................2-8
CAR, BADGE, AND FILE.......................................................................................2-9
SYSTEM SETTINGS MENU....................................................................................2-10
CAMERA SETTINGS...........................................................................................2-10
VIDEO FORMAT .................................................................................................2-11
RECORD QUALITY.............................................................................................2-12
LOOKBACK BUFFER..........................................................................................2-12
FPS......................................................................................................................2-12
SIMULTANEOUS CAM SETTINGS Menu...........................................................2-13
KEYPRESS BEEP...............................................................................................2-13
RECORD BEEP INT............................................................................................2-14
WIRELESS NETWORK SETTINGS Menu ..............................................................2-14
DHCP...................................................................................................................2-14
WIRELESS NETWORK ADDRESS Menu...........................................................2-15
WIRED NETWORK SETTINGS Menu.....................................................................2-16
DHCP...................................................................................................................2-16
WIRED NETWORK ADDRESS Menu .................................................................2-17
FTP SETTINGS Menu .............................................................................................2-18
FTP AUTO TRANSFER.......................................................................................2-18
FTP USER SETTINGS Menu..............................................................................2-19
FTP SERVER ADDRESS Menu..........................................................................2-20

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3 System Operation ........................................................................................3-1
Introduction.....................................................................................................3-1
In-Car Video Benefits..................................................................................3-1
Operational Functions....................................................................................3-3
Digital Video Recorder (DVR).....................................................................3-3
Powering Up...............................................................................................................3-3
Inserting Media...........................................................................................................3-3
Removing Media ........................................................................................................3-3
Automatic Recording..................................................................................................3-4
Remote Record Activation..........................................................................................3-4
Simultaneous Camera Record Activation...................................................................3-5
Initiating Simultaneous Camera Record On All G3 Vision Systems.......................3-5
Initiating Simultaneous Camera Record On G3 Vision Systems
With MDC........................................................................................................3-5
Initiating Simultaneous Camera Record On G3 Vision Systems
With MDC And REC2......................................................................................3-5
Exiting Simultaneous Record Mode ...........................................................................3-5
Beep Tones/Audible Feedback ..................................................................................3-6
Playback Functions ....................................................................................................3-6
Cameras.....................................................................................................3-7
Camera Positioning....................................................................................................3-7
Color Camera with Motorized Zoom Lens..................................................................3-7
AutoFocus..............................................................................................................3-7
AutoZoom ..............................................................................................................3-7
Digital Zoom...........................................................................................................3-7
Back Light Compensation......................................................................................3-8
Color Camera.............................................................................................................3-8
Microphones...............................................................................................3-9
ClearComm Wireless Audio Transmitter ....................................................................3-9
Synchronizing The ClearComm Transmitter To The Base.........................................3-9
ClearComm Transmitter Charging Requirements ....................................................3-10
ClearComm Transmitter Operation ..........................................................................3-11
ClearComm LED Blackout Mode .........................................................................3-12
ClearComm Out-of-Range...................................................................................3-12
ClearComm Transmitter Orientation.........................................................................3-12
ExpanseDSS Wireless Audio Transmitter...................................................................3-14
Synchronizing The ExpanseDSS Transmitter To The Base .......................................3-14
ExpanseDSS Transmitter Charging Requirements.....................................................3-15
ExpanseDSS Transmitter Operation...........................................................................3-16
In-Car Microphone (ICM)..........................................................................................3-18
Monitor......................................................................................................3-18
Radar Interface.........................................................................................3-18
Brake Interface .........................................................................................3-18
Power Down .............................................................................................3-19
Fuses........................................................................................................3-19
Low Voltage Conditions............................................................................3-19
Automatic Crash Detector (Optional)........................................................3-19

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4 Preventive Maintenance ..............................................................................4-1
General Description........................................................................................4-1
Cleaning the Camera Lens.........................................................................4-1
Batteries......................................................................................................4-1
Battery Disposal..........................................................................................4-1
5 Case Law.......................................................................................................5-1
Case Law Overview........................................................................................5-1
Case Law Summary .......................................................................................5-2
Appendix A Daily Log....................................................................................A-1
Index.......................................................................................................... Index-1

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List of Figures
Figure Page
Figure 1-1. G3 Vision System Components.........................................................................1-1
Figure 1-2. Front Panel of the DVR......................................................................................1-3
Figure 1-3. Zoom Camera Controls......................................................................................1-9
Figure 1-4. Zoom Camera Record Indicator.........................................................................1-9
Figure 1-5. Mirror Monitor Controller (MMC)......................................................................1-11
Figure 1-6. MMC Controls..................................................................................................1-12
Figure 1-7. MDC Application in Internet Explorer...............................................................1-13
Figure 1-8. Video Display...................................................................................................1-14
Figure 1-9. Video Playback Controls..................................................................................1-15
Figure 1-10. Video System Controls.....................................................................................1-16
Figure 1-11. MDC Settings Menu.........................................................................................1-16
Figure 1-12. Case # Menu....................................................................................................1-17
Figure 1-13. In-Car Microphone Turned On.........................................................................1-17
Figure 1-14. MDC camera controls ......................................................................................1-18
Figure 1-15. Audio Settings..................................................................................................1-19
Figure 1-16. ACTIVATE MENU Button in MDC Application .................................................1-19
Figure 1-17. Main Menu Displayed On MDC Application Window .......................................1-20
Figure 1-18. Playback File Select Scroll control...................................................................1-20
Figure 1-19. Indicators on ClearComm Wireless Audio Transceiver Base...........................1-22
Figure 1-20. Bottom View of ClearComm Wireless Transmitter...........................................1-22
Figure 1-21. ClearComm Wireless transmitter LEDs and Slide Switch................................1-22
Figure 1-22. ClearComm Transmitter LED and Vibrator Definitions.....................................1-22
Figure 1-23. ClearComm Transmitter Pouch and External Lapel Microphone.....................1-23
Figure 1-24. ExpanseDSS Base Indicators ............................................................................1-24
Figure 1-25. Bottom View of ExpanseDSS Transmitter..........................................................1-24
Figure 1-26. ExpanseDSS Wireless Transmitter LEDs and Talk/Mute Button........................1-25
Figure 1-27. ExpanseDSS Wireless Transmitter LED Definitions...........................................1-25
Figure 1-28. ExpanseDSS Wireless Transmitter Beep/Vib/Off Control Switch.......................1-25
Figure 1-29. Beep/Vibrator Definitions .................................................................................1-25
Figure 1-30. Transmitter Pouch and External Lapel Microphone .........................................1-26
Figure 2-1. Highlighted Line (EXIT) In MDC Application ......................................................2-2
Figure 2-2. MAIN MENU ......................................................................................................2-3
Figure 2-3. Software Versions Menu....................................................................................2-4
Figure 2-4. TIME/DATE/USER TEXT MENU (DISPLAY MENU) .........................................2-5
Figure 2-5. SET TIME/DATE MENU ....................................................................................2-6
Figure 2-6. Set User Information..........................................................................................2-6
Figure 2-7. Setting the Car #, Badge # and File Name Prefix ..............................................2-9
Figure 2-8. SYSTEM SETTINGS MENU............................................................................2-10
Figure 2-9. CAMERA SETTINGS Menu.............................................................................2-10
Figure 2-10. Record Times for Different Record Quality Rates............................................2-11
Figure 2-11. SIMULTANEOUS CAM SETTINGS Menu.......................................................2-13
Figure 2-12. WIRELESS NETWORK SETTINGS Menu ......................................................2-14
Figure 2-13. WIRELESS NETWORK ADDRESS Menu.......................................................2-15
Figure 2-14. WIRED NETWORK SETTINGS Menu.............................................................2-16
Figure 2-15. WIRED NETWORK ADDRESS Menu..............................................................2-17
Figure 2-16. FTP SETTINGS Menu .....................................................................................2-18

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Figure 2-17. FTP USER SETTINGS Menu..........................................................................2-19
Figure 2-18. FTP SERVER IP ADDRESS Menu..................................................................2-20
Figure 3-1. Playback List......................................................................................................3-6
Figure 3-2. ClearComm Transmitter Placed In The Base (Antennas NOT In
Final Position)..................................................................................................3-10
Figure 3-3. ClearComm Wireless Audio Transmitter Power Switch...................................3-10
Figure 3-4. ClearComm Transmitter Slide Switch..............................................................3-11
Figure 3-5. ClearComm Wireless Audio Transmitter Operating Modes and
Associated Indications.....................................................................................3-12
Figure 3-6. ExpanseDSS Transmitter Placed In The Base...................................................3-14
Figure 3-7. ExpanseDSS Wireless Audio Transmitter Power Switch ...................................3-15
Figure 3-8. ExpanseDSS TALK/MUTE button, LEDs and MIC Jack ....................................3-17
Figure 3-9. Wireless Audio Transmitter Operating Modes and Associated
Indications .......................................................................................................3-17