Pyle PPBCM16 User manual

Pyle Vigilante Pro HD Body Cam
User Manual
PPBCM16

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User Manual
Device operation user manual...................................................................................................2
1. Structure........................................................................................................................................2
1.1 Master Structure..................................................................................................................2
1.2 External lens structure (optional)........................................................................................3
1.3 Wireless remote control structure ......................................................................................3
2. Operation.......................................................................................................................................4
2.1 Power Button【①】 .............................................................................................................4
2.2 Video【■◆】 .......................................................................................................................4
2.3 Photo/Menu【/M】.....................................................................................................4
2.4 AUD/Back【AUD】............................................................................................................4
2.5 OK/Playback.......................................................................................................................4
2.6 Up/Right..............................................................................................................................4
2.7 Down/Left...........................................................................................................................5
3. Indicators.......................................................................................................................................5
4. Basic function operation ...............................................................................................................6
4.1 Power on/off........................................................................................................................6
4.2 Screensaver/Standby...........................................................................................................6
4.3 System settings....................................................................................................................7
4.4 IR night vision lights and Filter switch on/off ....................................................................8
4.5 Photo...................................................................................................................................8
4.6 Video/Capture .....................................................................................................................8
4.7 Audio...................................................................................................................................9
4.8 View/Playback video...........................................................................................................9
4.9 Delete files ..........................................................................................................................9
4.10 Restart...............................................................................................................................9
4.11 AV output / intercom voice in real-time transmission.....................................................10
4.13 Connected to a computer.................................................................................................10
5. Installation and Remove of Clip and battery...............................................................................10
6. External Camera..........................................................................................................................11
7. Remote Control...........................................................................................................................12
7.1 Match the code:.................................................................................................................12
7.2 Remote control buttons operate as follows:......................................................................13
8. Battery Charging.........................................................................................................................13
9．Specification ..............................................................................................................................14
10．Accessories ..............................................................................................................................15
11. Troubleshooting and handling...................................................................................................15

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Device operation user manual
1. Structure
1.1 Master Structure

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1.2 External lens structure (optional)
1.3 Wireless remote control structure (optional)
Remote indicator
AUD button
Photo button
Video button

Pyle Vigilante Pro HD Body Cam
User Manual
PPBCM16

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2.Operation
2.1 Power Button
Press the power button to turn the device on. Press and hold the button to shut
the device down. Press the power button once to turn the laser positioning light
on/off (while the device is powered on).
2.2 Video/Talkback
Press the video button to begin video recording and stop video recording
(on/off).
2.3 Photo/Menu
Press the photo button to take pictures. Press and hold this button to enter the
settings menu.
2.4 AUD/Back
If you wish to record audio, press the Video/Talkback button located on the top
left of the body camera. If it begins recording video automatically, press it
once more. When you are in video mode and no video is recording, press the
AUD button to begin the sound recording. In the settings or any other menus,
press this button to return back to the previous menu.
2.5 OK/Playback
Press OK to confirm a choice. In Video/Audio playback mode, press the OK
button to confirm playback (begin/stop playing the video).
2.6 Up/Right
In the settings menu, press the button to move upward or to the right to make
choices.
A. When there is no external lens, turn the night vision lights on/off by pressing
and holding the UP/RIGHT button to make the IR cut filter work.
B. When the external lens connects with the device, press and hold the
UP/RIGHT button to turn the night vision lights on/off of the external lens.

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2.7 Down/Left
In the settings menu, press the DOWN/LEFT button to move down or to the left
to make choices.
Tip: Press and hold means press the button for 2-3 seconds.
Press means touch the button once.
3. Indicators
The indicators in power on mode or standby mode of this device are as the
following chart shows. There will be no more description about this in the operation
statement.
Action
Indicator 1
Indicator 2
Power on
Green
NO
Video
NO
Flashing red light
Standby
Green
NO
Charging
Red
NO
Full charging
Green
NO
Talkback
NO
Red
Photo
Green
Red light flashes once
Audio
NO
Flashing yellow light
Match code
Flashing green light
NO

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4. Basic Functions
4.1 Power on/off
Press the Power button (located in the middle of the right side) and it will enter the
normal display scene. In any display state, press and hold the Power button for 3
seconds, and the device will power down.
Normal display scene
Memory card recording time remaining
State mark. In the video preview state, it is film icon; in the video recording
state, it is a red dot; in the photo preview state, it is a camera icon.
The ID number of the device.
Displays that there is a memory card in the device.
Battery level icon.
Displays the system date and time.
Displays the remaining storage of the memory card.
4.2 Screensaver/Standby
1. Screensaver: It automatically enters screensaver when there are no actions
performed for three minutes. If this occurs, the LCD will shut off.
2. Standby: The device will enter standby mode (power-saving mode) when there
are no actions performed for 3 minutes. In standby mode, press any button to
activate the device. In standby mode, the electricity consumption will be reduced,
which extend the battery life. This device can be in standby mode for over 30
days without needing a recharge.

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SYSTEM
1920*1080 | 16：9
2014-12-18
11:30am
SPLIT | SMIN
3.0m (2048*1536 | 4:3)
PHOTO NUMBER: 1
4.3 System settings
Press and hold the Photo/Menu button to enter the System settings. The
following screen will appear:
1. Resolution settings: press the OK/Playback button, the item turns yellow,
press the Up/Maximize button or the Down/Minimize button to choose the
resolution, then press the OK/Playback button to confirm the choice.
2. Date settings: press the up/down button to choose the date item, press the
OK/Playback button, the item turns yellow, press the Up/Maximize button or
the Down/Minimize button to choose the date, then press the OK/Playback
button to confirm the choice.
3. Time settings: press the up/down button to choose the time item, press the
OK/Playback button, the item turns yellow, press the Up/Maximize button or
the Down/Minimize button to choose the time, then press the OK/Playback
button to confirm the choice.
4. Video segmentation: press the up/down button to choose the video
segmentation length item, press the OK/Playback button, the item turns
yellow, press the Up/Maximize button or the Down/Minimize button to
choose the video segmentation, then press the OK/Playback button to
confirm the choice.
5. Photo size settings: press the up/down button to choose the photo size item,
press the OK/Playback button, the item turns yellow, press the Up/Maximize
button or the Down/Minimize button to choose the size (16M/5M/3M), then
press the OK/Playback button to confirm the choice.
6. The number of photo/photos: press the up/down button to choose the number
of photo/photos item, press the OK/Playback button, the item turns yellow,
press the Up/Maximize button or the Down/Minimize button to choose the
number, then press the OK/Playback button to confirm the choice.
7. Pre-recorded video: press the up/down button to choose the pre-recorded
video item, press the OK/Playback button, the item turns yellow, press the
Up/Maximize button or the Down/Minimize button to turn on/off the state,
then press the OK/Playback button to confirm the choice.

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8. Recorded video extension: press the up/down button to choose the recorded
video extension item, press the OK/Playback button, the item turns yellow,
press the Up/Maximize button or the Down/Minimize button to turn on/off
the state, then press the OK/Playback button to confirm the choice.
9. ID settings: press the up/down button to choose the ID item, press the
OK/Playback button, the item turns yellow, press the Up/Maximize button or
the Down/Minimize button to choose ID, then press the OK/Playback button
to confirm the choice.
10.Motion detection: press the up/down button to choose the motion detection
item, press the OK/Playback button, the item turns yellow, press the
Up/Maximize button or the Down/Minimize button to turn this function
on/off, then press the OK/Playback button to confirm the choice.
11.After finishing the settings, press AUD/Back button to exit System settings.
Tip: For law enforcement software, those three settings need the device to
connect with the computer. Please refer to the software instructions in the
CD to set those settings.
4.4 Night vision lights and Filter switch on/off
If you use this device during the night, press the button to open the infrared
light; the filter is switched to white film, suitable for night use.
Press the “Up button” to switch between day and night operating mode.
Daytime work mode display image for color display, nighttime mode displays
image in a black and white display.
4.5 Photo
In the initial preview screen, press the "Photo/Menu" button to take pictures.
The upper left corner of the screen will display the camera icon while taking photos
and the camera icon will briefly turn red. The indicator light flashes red once, and is
accompanied by a “clicking” picture sound. Each press of this button will shoot a
photograph, named with the date and time and JPG suffix (stored in the memory card).
To view photos, please check the "View/Playback Video" section.
4.6 Video/Capture
1. Video：In normal display mode, press the "Video" button to record. The upper
left corner of the video screen will display a red dot. The indicator will
slowly flash a red light. Press this button once to start recording; press it
once more to stop recording. The file name will be the date and time (MP4
suffix) and will be stored in the memory card. To view the video, see the