Reveal RS3 S X User manual

With you on the front line
Quick Start
and User Manual
V 1.0
REVEALMEDIA.COM
RS3S X

Introduction
Welcome to our most versatile
body camera. For your
convenience, the camera is set
up and ready to go in three
easy steps.
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Charge
Charge the camera for
three 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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2Mount
Choose your mount
•Klickfast
•Pocket clip (for use with
lanyard)
Align the mount on the back
of the camera and use a
screw to secure.
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Charge
Open the cover on the side
of the camera.
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Insert the 3.5mm jack into
the USB port and connect
the cable to a computer or
mains plug to charge.
NOTE: This is the same cable
that will upload video to a
computer. Please take care
when connecting and
disconnecting the USB cable.

Record
Pull down the red switch
to record.
As confirmation:
•The camera will beep
three times.
•The LED and the
recording icon on the
screen will flash red.
Pull the switch back up to
stop recording.
As confirmation:
•The camera will beep
twice.
•The lights will stop
flashing.
NOTE: For two actions to
stop recording, view the
Editable menu settings,
page 13.
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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.
Operation
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Operation
Stealth mode
Stealth mode enables
recording without the front
facing screen or LED light.
Hold FWD or RWD button for
three seconds to activate or
deactivate stealth mode.
On/off / Go back
When the unit is off, press and
hold POWER to turn power on.
Press and hold POWER to turn
power off.
When in playback mode, press
POWER to go back.
To exit ENTER PIN screen,
press POWER twice to go back
to preview mode.
FORWARD
POWER
ON/OFF /
GO BACK
REWIND
PLAY / PAUSE
MARK AS
EVIDENTIAL
Onboard playback
Once the unit is 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 notes on
Activating AES-256 bit
encryption, page 14-15.
Mark as evidential
While recording: press the
mark as evidential button
once to mark video as
evidential.
The symbol will appear
in the bottom right corner
of the screen.
Once the desired thumbnail
in playback mode is selected:
press and hold the mark as
evidential button for 2 secs
to mark video as evidential.
The symbol will appear
in the bottom right corner
of the thumbnail.
Slide catch down to
open battery and SD
card cover.
Operation
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Head camera input
Insert external camera cable
into the top port on the right
side of the camera. Only use
authorised Reveal external
cameras.
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Battery and SD card insertion
BATTERY
SD CARD
(up to 32GB)

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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.
Insert keypad
and press MENU
to begin.
Press ESC to exit
menu.
Press OK to
select option.
Press UP to scroll
through options.
Press DOWN to
scroll through
options.
With keypad
Edit menu settings
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Through
DEMS
In the
administration
window select
the “Reveal
camera
settings” tab.
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LED light notification
Power on
Solid red light
Recording
Flashing red light
Charging
Solid blue light
Charged
Solid green light
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1920x1080 30FPS
1440x1080 30FPS
1280x720 30FPS (Default)
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
STEALTH MODE
Editable menu settings
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Editable menu 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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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
NOTE: Optional extra. Encryptable SD card must be
purchased in order to use encryption.
Through DEMS
Login 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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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.
Deactivating encryption
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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.
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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
Login to DEMS as administrator.
Navigate to Reveal camera encryption tab in the
Administration window under the Advanced menu.
Deactivating AES-256 bit encryption

Klickfast
Attach the Klickfast to use
with a Klickfast dock.
Head mount
For use when a higher view
point is advantageous.
(optional extra)
Mounting and usage options
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Pocket clip
For use with a lanyard
around the neck or
attached to a pocket.
Mounting and usage options
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Car Mount
Suction cup is attached to
windscreen for in-car camera.
(optional extra)
Table top
For use in interviews and
other static situations.
Shoulder mounts
• harnesses
• epaulette mount
• shoulder mount
For use with loose fitted
clothes or with shirted
uniforms. (optional extra)