Reveal RS2-X2L User manual

With you on the front line
RS2
Quick Start
and User Manual
V 1.4.0
X 2 L
REVEALMEDIA.COM
RVL800-000015

Charge
Open the cover on
the bottom of the
camera and insert
into a Reveal docking
station. Alternatively,
connect to the USB
cable.
You can use any USB
wall charger which
supplies 0.5A or
more on the USB
port. Connecting the
camera to any
computer USB port
will charge the
camera.
NOTE: Please take
care when connecting
and disconnecting
the USB cable.
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Charge
Charge the camera for
four hours or until the
charging light turns
green.
Mount
Choose how to mount
your camera; you can
use either the Klickfast
attachments, clips or a
lanyard.
Record
Slide the red switch
down to start recording.
To stop recording, slide
the red switch up.
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Record
Slide down the red switch
to start recording.
NOTE: The unit does not
need to be powered on to
start recording, recording
will be activated anytime
the record switch is
activated.
As confirmation:
•The camera will beep
three times.
•The LED and the
recording icon on the
screen will flash red.
Slide the switch back up
to stop recording.
As confirmation:
•The camera will beep
twice.
•The lights will stop
flashing.
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NOTE: To enable a double confirmation action
to stop recording, see
, page 13.
‘Optional camera
settings’
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Mount
Choose your
mounting method.
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Camera articulation
CAUTION:
DO NOT OVER ROTATE!
The camera head does
not rotate 360°. Forcing
it will cause damage to
the camera head.
Power on/off
When the unit is off, press
the FUNCTION button to turn
power on and open preview
mode.
Preview mode allows you to
orientate the lens, enter
playback mode and view
settings.
Press and hold the FUNCTION
button for longer than 2
seconds to turn power off.
NOTE: The unit has
a power saving
feature which
automatically
switches the unit
off after two
minutes if no
activity is detected.
Operation
REWIND / SCROLL
THROUGH VIDEOS
FAST FORWARD / SCROLL
THROUGH VIDEOS
PLAY / PAUSE VIDEO
Show menu options
In preview mode, press
and hold FWD and RWD
simultaneously to bring up
menu screen. Use FWD
and RWD buttons to scroll
through menu options and
press PLAY button to view
chosen setting.
NOTE: Menu options can
only be changed via a PC.
See
, page 11.
Stealth mode
Stealth mode enables
recording without the
front facing screen or LED
light being active.
Hold RWD button for three
seconds to activate or
deactivate stealth mode.
‘Optional camera
settings’
Onboard playback
Press the FUNCTION
button to turn the
camera on.
Once on, press the PLAY
button to open playback
mode.
NOTE: If encryption is
activated you will need
to enter your encryption
pin for playback. See
, page 14-15.
‘Activating AES-256 bit
encryption’
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Function button
GO BACK / MARK
AS IMPORTANT
Go back
Press the FUNCTION
button once to go back
on the menu screen and
in playback mode.
Press the FUNCTION
button twice to exit the
ENTER PIN screen and
go back to preview
mode.
Mark as important
While recording: press
the FUNCTION button
once to mark the video
as important.
The symbol will
appear in the bottom
right corner of the
screen.
In playback mode:
Select the desired
thumbnail. Press and
hold the FUNCTION
button for 2 seconds
to mark video as
important.
The symbol will
appear in the bottom
right corner of the
thumbnail.
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When connected via USB
During normal operation
Power on
Solid red light
Recording
Flashing red light
Charging
Solid blue light
Fully charged
Solid green light
LED light indicators

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Camera notifications when
connected to DEMS
Icon
Connection LED Text Icon
status
No Videos
Videos
Initialisation
Uploading
Upload
Complete
Booked out
Firmware
update required
Firmware
copied
Upload Error
Constant
(blue or green)
Slow flashing
(blue or green)
Slow flashing
(blue or green)
Constant
(blue or green)
Constant
(blue or green)
Slow flashing
(red)
Fast flashing
(blue or green)
Slow flashing
(red)
No Videos
Loading
Videos
Video
X of Y
Upload
Complete
Out to
user
Update
Firmware
Firmware
Copied
Upload
Stopped
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Optional camera settings
Without DEMS
NOTE: You must run the
Reveal Camera Manager as
an administrator to change
the camera settings.
1) Download the Reveal Camera Manager from
www.revealmedia.com/downloads
2) Run the program on the computer.
3) Select which camera you want to edit from the
list on the left and edit the options on the right.
Through DEMS
In the administration
window select the
‘Reveal camera
settings’ tab.
NOTE: Requires
DEMS V3.5 or later.

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Optional camera settings
9. AUTO LCD OFF
10.DEFAULT SETTINGS
Resets camera to default settings.
11. UNIT ID SETUP
12. PRE-RECORD MUTE
No audio is recorded during the
pre-record section of video. Once
the user switches on record mode,
audio is then recorded.
13. PROTECTED MODE
With protected mode enabled the
camera is seen as a mass storage
device on your computer and video
files can be accessed and copied, but
videos cannot be played without
DEMS or Reveal Camera Manager.
14. TRUSTED MODE
With trusted mode enabled the
camera is seen as a removable disk on
your computer, but if you try to access
the disk, windows will report there is
no disk in the drive and no data from
the camera can be accessed without
DEMS or Reveal Camera Manager.
15. RECORD OFF MODE
For single or two actions to stop
recording.
16. FIRMWARE VERSION
30 SECS / 2 MINS /
5 MINS /Off (Default)
No / Yes
User set
(five alphanumerics)
On
Off (Default)
On
Off (Default)
On
Off (Default)
Slider only
(Default)
Slider plus
power button
Displays the version
of firmware installed
on the device.
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Optional camera settings
1920x1080 30FPS
1920x1080 25FPS
1280x720 30FPS (Default)
1280x720 25FPS
848x480 30FPS
640x480 30FPS
On
Off (Default)
On (Default)
Off
Auto (Default)
Sunny / Cloudy /
Fluorescent/Incandescent
English (Default)
On (Default)
Off
Set YYYY/MM/DD
HR/MIN/SEC
On
Off (Default)
1. RESOLUTION
2. PRE-RECORDING
Stores 30 seconds prior
to record activation.
3. AUDIO ALARMS
4. WHITE BALANCE
5. LANGUAGE
6. TIME AND DATE
STAMP
7. TIME AND DATE
SETUP
8. START IN
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Activating encryption
Encryption settings: Choose between activating
encryption automatically for all cameras when
connected to DEMS using the same encryption
PIN or activating each camera individually using a
different encryption PIN.
Encryption PIN: Enter 4 to 8 digits. Use this to
enable playback of videos on the camera. This will
automatically generate a keystroke sequence.
Recovery PIN: Enter 8 to 20 digits. Use this to
deactivate encryption on the camera. This is
required to recover the camera if the number of
failed attempts to decrypt the camera has been
exceeded.
Try count: Enter a value between 3 and 15. This
value indicates the number of failed attempts to
decrypt the camera before it is blocked.
Keystroke sequence: Shows the order of button
presses that you will need to enter on the camera
to enable playback of encrypted videos.
Activate encryption: Click this to activate
encryption with the settings you have entered
followed by clicking OK in the confirmation
pop-up window.
Through Reveal Camera Manager
Although the layout of the settings will vary,
please note encryption is activated by following
the same steps as in DEMS.
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Activating AES-256 bit encryption
Through DEMS
Log in to DEMS as administrator.
Navigate to Reveal camera encryption tab in the
Administration window under the Advanced menu.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Protected mode must be turned
off in the settings on each Reveal camera before
encryption is activated, otherwise videos will be
corrupted.
Individual Cameras Mode
Use this mode to activate encryption for every camera individually. The camera has to be connectedto DEMS to activate
encryption.
Settings
Retention Policy Cameras Reveal Camera Settings Users Generate Licence Request Import Licence Errors
User PermissionsStorage ManagerJob ManagerFiles in Transfer
Administration
Encryption Settings
All Cameras Mode
Use this mode to automatically activate encryption on any encryptable camera connected to DEMS. Thesettings below will be
applied to all RS2-X2 cameras when connected to DEMS.
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Drive Letter
Status: Encryption disabled
You may activate encryption for the camera.
Encryption PIN
Recovery PIN
Try Count
Camera Settings
E:\ A1801
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Keystroke sequence for playback on camera:
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?
Activate Encryption
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Deactivating encryption
FOR INDIVIDUAL CAMERAS MODE
Connect the camera you want to deactivate
encryption on.
Enter recovery PIN and click ‘Deactivate’.
NOTE: The camera should now operate as normal
without encryption.
FOR ALL CAMERAS MODE
Deselect the checkbox for ‘All Cameras Mode’ for
activating encryption automatically or simply select
the other encryption option.
Connect all of the cameras you would like to
deactivate encryption on to DEMS.
NOTE: The cameras should all now operate as
normal without encryption.
Through Reveal Camera Manager
Although the layout of the settings will vary, please
note encryption is deactivated by following the
same steps as in DEMS.
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Deactivating AES-256 bit encryption
UsersRetention Policy Cameras Reveal Camera Settings Generate Licence Request Import Licence Errors
SettingsUser PermissionsStorage ManagerJob ManagerFiles in Transfer
Administration
Encryption Settings
All Cameras Mode
Use this mode to automatically activate encryption on any encryptable camera connected to DEMS. Thesettings below will be
applied to all RS2-X2 cameras when connected to DEMS.
Individual Cameras Mode
Use this mode to activate encryption for every camera individually. The camera has to be connectedto DEMS to activate
encryption.

Drive Letter
Status: Encryption enabled
The files on the camera are encrypted.
Please select Decrypt option below to access the files on this camera.
You do not need to manually enter this PIN in normal use; DEMS automatically decrypts the files.
Encryption PIN
Recovery PIN
Camera Settings
E:\ A1801
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Reset
Decrypt
Deactivate
Please press the following sequence of keystrokes on
your Reveal camera to play videos:
Through DEMS
Log in to DEMS as administrator.
Navigate to Reveal camera encryption tab in the
Administration window under the Advanced menu.

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Mounting and usage options
Car mount
Suction cup is attached to
windscreen for in-car
camera. (optional extra)
Table top
For use in interviews and
other static situations.
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Mounting and usage options
Pocket clip
For use with a lanyard
around the neck or
attached to a pocket.
Shoulder mounts
•Harnesses
•Epaulette mount
•Shoulder mount
For use with loose fitted
clothes or with shirted
uniforms. (optional extra)

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Product conformance
FCC Statement
This equipment 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 equipment 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 equipment 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.
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Klickfast attachment
and detachment
Attachment
Insert the
Klickfast stud on
the camera into
the dock. Push
down until the
stud has clicked
in and cannot be
pulled out.
Detachment
Rotate the camera
anti-clockwise or
clockwise until the
camera is upside
down. Then pull
upwards to
remove the
camera.

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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.
CE Declaration of Conformity
We, Reveal Media Limited, declare under our sole
responsibility that the RS2-X2L, to which
this declaration relates, is in conformity with Generic
Emissions Standard EN55022:1998
Class B, EN50081-1, and with Generic Immunity
Standard EN50082-1:1992.
The normal operation of the product may be
disturbed by strong Electro-Magnetic Interference.
If so, the product will resume normal operation
automatically. In the case the device doesn’t
automatically resume, please use the reset button
and the product will operate normally.
Product conformance
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Product conformance
Disposal and Recycling
Your RS2-X2L must be disposed of properly
according to local laws and regulations.
Because this product contains a battery, the
product must be disposed of separately from
household waste. When your RS2-X2L reaches its
end of life, contact Reveal Media or your local
authorities to learn about recycling options.