Pyle PPBCM10 User manual

Pyle Vigilante HD Body Cam
User Manual
PPBCM10

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User Manual
Content
Device operation user manual ..................................................................................................3
I Guide for beginners.........................................................................................................................3
1. Structure ...........................................................................................................................3
2. Remote control..................................................................................................................4
3. Instruction marks on the LCD............................................................................................5
4. Charging ............................................................................................................................5
II Basic operation...............................................................................................................................6
1. Turn on ..............................................................................................................................6
2. Turn off ..............................................................................................................................6
3. Standby .............................................................................................................................6
4. System settings..................................................................................................................6
5. Video recording.................................................................................................................7
5.1 Video recording...........................................................................................................7
5.2 Snapshot......................................................................................................................7
6. Taking pictures ..................................................................................................................7
7. Separate sound recording .................................................................................................7
8. Automatic Infra-Red mode................................................................................................8
9. Laser light and white light operation ................................................................................8
10. AV output/HDMI output ...............................................................................................8
10.1 USB & TV output .......................................................................................................8
10.2 HDMI output .............................................................................................................8
11. Check out / Playback Video/camera/audio...................................................................8
12. Restart ...........................................................................................................................9
13. Indicator instruction......................................................................................................9
14. Remote control operation (optional function)..............................................................9
14.1 Code matching ..........................................................................................................9
14.2 Remote control key .................................................................................................10
15. Connected to computer ..............................................................................................10
III Specification................................................................................................................................11
IV Accessories..................................................................................................................................12
V Troubleshooting and handling .....................................................................................................12

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Device operation user manual
Guide for beginners
1. Structure
Sound Pickup / Mic
Laser light
High capacity infra-red lights
AV IN
USB interface
HDMI interface
Indicator light
White light
HD lens
CMOS
Speaker
Badge
Reset button hole

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3. LCD Screen
1. Memory card recording time remaining
2. State icon. In video preview state, it is film mark; in recording state, it is a
red dot; in photo preview state, it is a camera mark.
3. The ID number of the device and/or the police officer‟s.
4. Displays the memory card identification.
5. Battery level icon.
6. Display the system date and time.
7. Display the remaining storage space of the memory card.
4. Charging
Low battery indication: when the battery voltage is too low, the battery icon in the top right
corner of the LCD will turn red and flash; the warning tone will beep and the device will
automatically shut down in five minutes. Please charge the device before the time runs out in
order to avoid inconvenience.
Two types of charging methods:
Connect the device to a computer or to the charging station through the USB port as indicated
by the above arrow. The state of charge can be reflected by the icon on the LCD (charging while it
is powered on) or by the LED (charging while it is powered off). The red light indicator is on
while charging. The red light will turn off when it‟s fully charged.

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1. Turning on
When the device is off, press the power key to power on. A yellow and green light indicator
light will flash and the preview screen will appear. If there is no operation for three minutes, the
device enters the self-protection mode automatically to save power.
2. Turning off
When the device is powered on, press and hold the power key for two seconds to power off.
The LCD will shut down and all light indicators will power off.
3. Standby
If there is no operation for three minutes, the device enters the self-protection mode
automatically to save power. The LED light indicator will turn green.
4. System settings
Press and hold the “Menu” key for three seconds, enter “System Setting” option, the LCD
will display as following.
Resolution: press the “Up” key or “Down” key to select resolution. Press the “OK”
key to confirm the resolution selected.
Date/Time: press the “Up” key or “Down” key to select date/time. Press the “OK”
key to confirm the date/time selected.
Video segmentation: press “Up” key or “Down” key to select the length of the
video, then press “OK” key to confirm the video segmentation selected.
Photo resolution: press “Up” key or “Down” key to select photo resolution, press
“OK” key to confirm the photo resolution selected.
ID: press “Up” key or “Down” key to select ID, press “OK” key to confirm the ID
selected.
Prerecord: press “Up” key or “Down” key to select switch, press “OK” key to
confirm the switch selected.

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Delay record: press “Up” key or “Down” key to select switch, press “OK” key to
confirm the switch selected.
After the settings are selected and finished, press the “BACK” key to enter boot
state and preview it.
5. Video recording
5.1 Video recording
While it is powered on and in the preview screen, press the “Video” key to start recording.
In recording mode, the top left corner shows a red LED light indicator; it will begin to flash
slowly when it is recording. Press the “video” key again to stop recording (LED light indicator
returns to a green color). Video files are saved automatically to your SD memory card. The screen
will return back to the preview screen. The name of the video will be the current date and time
with “MP4” as the suffix saved on your memory card. Refer to the “Check out/Playback” button
to check your recorded video.
5.2 Snapshot
While shooting video, press the “Photo” key【 】to take photos which will save
automatically. Snapshots will not interrupt recording video.
6. Taking pictures
While in the preview screen, press the “Photo” key【 】to take a photo (saves
automatically). There will be a picture taking sound to indicate a photo has been taken. Press the
“Photo” key【 】once will take a photo. The name of the photo consists of the date and time
with a “JPG” as the suffix saved on the memory card. Refer to the “Check out/Playback” button to
check the photo.
7. Separate sound recording
In the preview screen, press the “Audio” button to start a separate sound recording. The
screen will be blue with the word “recording” in the middle. The LED light indicator is yellow.
Press “Audio” again to stop the separate sound recording. The LED light indicator will turn back
to green. The audio file is saved in the SD memory card automatically.

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8. Automatic Infra-Red mode
This body camera has automatic infrared-red night vision. When you use the camera in a dark
environment, the night vision will be turned on automatically. No need to press any key to start
this function
9. Laser light and white light operation
With the device powered on, press the “Power” button to turn the laser light on/off. The
device will transmit a red laser beam which will help locate the direction of your recording.
With the device powered on, press and hold the “OK” button to turn the white light on/off.
This device will transmit white light (flash) which will provide light in the dark.
10.AV output/HDMI output
10.1 USB & TV output
The device is equipped with TV and USB output functions, a dedicated TV and USB
output cable connector. This can connect it to the monitor of the TV; audio and video will play
while viewing the playback.
10.2 HDMI output
The device is equipped with HDMI output function, a dedicated HDMI output cable
connector which can connect this device with any TV/Computer with HDMI input connections.
11. Playback Video/camera/audio
With the power on, press the "power" key to enter the checkout/playback menu.
In this display screen, press the "Up" or "Down" key to select the desired option:
Video / Photo /Audio (Highlight the selected item).
Press the "OK" key to display all files（Video / Photo / Audio）, then press the "up"
or the "down" key to select the required playback files.
Press the "OK" key to display all files (Video / Photo / Audio). While playing,
press the "OK" key once to stop playing and then press it again to continue playing.
In the above process, press the "power" key to return to the previous menu, until
the normal display appears.

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12. Restart
Because of improper operation or other special reasons which may cause the equipment to
crash or stop responding, you may use a small object (toothpick or something similar) to press the
reset key in order to restart. After the restart key is pressed, the device will automatically shut
down and restart. It will save what you have shot before shutting down. The restart hole is under
the bottom of the device. Open the HDMI and you will see a small hole- this is the reset button.
13. Indicator instruction
With the power on, the preview screen LED is green
With the power on, while you are recording, the LED is red (blinking slowly)
With the power on, the video recording mode LED is yellow
In the data connection state, LED indicator is red
In a state of charge, the LED indicator is red. After charging, the LED indicator
light goes out.
With the power on, each press of the “Photo” key will take one photo- the LED
indicator flashes red.
14. Remote control operation (optional function)
The machine has an optional remote control, and can provide a more convenient way of
shooting photos/videos.
14.1 Code matching
Press and hold the „picture‟ key on the remote control key and the „down‟ key in the camera
at the same time. Around 5-10 seconds, you will see a camera icon on the LCD screen. It is now
connected.

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Please kindly refer to the following pictures:
14.2 Remote control key
As instructed below：
【 】 key: Photo/Camera button. Press once to take a photo. In video mode, press this key to
capture a screenshot of what you are recording.
【■◆】key: Video recording button. Press once to shoot a video, press once again to stop
shooting and save your files.
【■ 】key: Sound recording button. Press once to start recording, press once again to stop
recording and save your files.
15.Connected to computer
Connect the device to the computer with the included USB cable to transfer your files. You
do not have to install any drivers or programs to have it work.