Safety Vision SV-BODYCAM User manual

SV-BODYCAM
USER GUIDE

SV-BODYCAM USER GUIDE

SV-BODYCAM USER GUIDE
Important Notices
Title: SV-BODYCAM User Guide
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CONTENTS
Overview 3
Installation 4
Conguration 5
Components 11
LCD Screen Display 12
Basic Operation
Sleep Mode 13
Video Recording 14
Event (IMP) Feature 15
Camera Snapshot Function 16
Audio Recording 17
Zoom (+) / (-) 18
Playback 19
Menu Button 23

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Appendix A: Disabling Driver Signature
Enforcement on Windows 8.1 and
Windows 10 24
Appendix B: Specications 28
Appendix C: Dimensions 29
FCC Compliance Statement 30

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Overview
The SV-BODYCAM delivers outstanding features including
160° wide field of view, super HD video resolution up to 1296p,
and infrared night vision with effective distance up to 15 meters.
Convenient one-key operation ensures quick access to record
video, audio-only files, capture snapshots, as well as playback files
on the built-in 2” color LCD screen. With up to 32 GB of internal
video storage and up to 9.5 hours of continuous HD recording, the
SV-BODYCAM effectively supplies video evidence of every police
interaction from the officer’s point of view.
Features
• Touch n’ go recording
• Extra wide angle lens
• IR night vision
• Rain proof & dust proof (IP55)
• 33MP image resolution
• 360° rotatable
crocodile clip
• Rechargeable battery
• Super HD resolution

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Installation
The SV-BodyCam requires a USB driver to be installed to properly
communicate with a PC and the SV-BodyCam Local Agent II software.
The appropriate software downloads can be found at Safety Vision’s FTP site -
Contact your Safety Vision Account Executive for URL and login information to
access Safety Vision’s FTP site.
NOTE: Both the USB driver and the Local Agent II software must be installed with
Administrator privileges.
Install the USB driver FIRST and then install Local Agent II.
NOTE: Users running Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 MUST disable the Driver
Signature Enforcement on the PC in order for the USB driver to be installed
properly. Please see Appendix A: Disabling Driver Signature Enforcement on
Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 for step-by-step instructions.
If prompted by firewall or anti-virus application, allow the file to install.
After installing the USB driver, install the Local Agent II software.

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Configuration
The Local Agent II software is used to import files from the SV-
BodyCam unit to the PC.
It contains the configuration settings for both the SV-BodyCam unit
and the Local Agent II software (e.g. Device ID; Device Password; Device
Record Resolution; Transfer Settings etc.).
Files are automatically deleted from the SV-BodyCam after download
is complete.
1. Connect the SV-BodyCam to the PC
• Insert the SV-BodyCam into the docking station connected
to the PC via the USB cable
-OR-
• Connect the SV-BodyCam directly to the PC via the USB cable
Close or disregard any prompts of messages Windows displays.
2. Open the Local Agent II software
The SV-BodyCam Local Agent II software is required to mount
the SV-BodyCam as a hard drive on your PC to securely browse or
download recorded data.
Select YES if prompted by windows to allow this unknown
publisher to make changes to your device.

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The Local Agent II window appears and displays the name of the
SV-BodyCam unit that is connected.
3. Enter the SV-BodyCam unit’s password in the Password field
The default password is 888888
4. Select one of the three options: Settings, Import Files, or
Browse Files
See the following pages for details.
NOTE: After the Browse Files or Import Files options are selected,
Settings becomes unavailable. Disconnect and then reconnect the
unit to change settings after importing files

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Settings
Click the Settings button to access the configuration menu for
both the SV-BodyCam and the Local Agent II software. When
finished changing settings click Save Changes.
Device Settings
Change Device ID: Enter a unique alphanumeric ID up to 8
characters long for the attached SV-BodyCam unit. The Device
ID cannot include spaces or special characters. The Device ID is
added to files during the import process.

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Change Device Password: Enter a unique and secure password
for the attached SV-BodyCam unit up to 6 alphanumeric
characters long.
Device Record Resolution: Select either SHD (2304 × 1296), FHD
(1920 × 1080), HD (1280 × 720), or D1 (720 × 480).
NOTE: Higher resolution settings create larger files, which may
increase file download times. If you encounter long download times
when transferring data, try decreasing the Device Record Resolution
settings.
OSD Name: Enter a unique ID for the attached SV-BodyCam unit
that will appear on the unit’s on-screen display and embedded
into video and picture files (can be different from the Device ID)
Enable Pre-recording: Select this option to record video from
before the record button is pressed. The amount of pre-record
time is 20 seconds. During pre-record, the Status LED indicator
located on the front of the unit displays flashing yellow and
green. The recording indicator displayed on the LCD screen will
be solid green with the time stopping at 20 seconds.
Enable Status LED: Deselect this option to turn OFF the Status
LED indicator located on the front of the unit.
Enable Audio: Deselect this option to turn OFF audio during
video recordings (audio-only files still record)
Enable Auto IR: Deselect this option to turn OFF the automatic IR
functionality when encountering low-light conditions.

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Prima Facie Transfer Agent Settings
When the “Import Files” button is clicked:
Select either:
• Transfer to file location
Click the Browse button to select a local directory to which
files are imported, or manually enter a file path (including
networked paths).
• Transfer to FTP Server
Enter the FTP Server Address, Port, Username, and Password of
the FTP server to which the files are imported
• Once file transfer is complete, append extension
Select this option and enter an appropriate file extension in
the field to append that to file names after they are imported.
These file extensions are used by PrimaView playback software
to identify SV-BodyCam files.
NOTE: If you will not be using PrimaView playback software to
view files, unselect this option to save files in standard AVI form,
which can be played back on any standard media player
• Transfer files separate by device ID and date
When this option is selected, Local Agent II automatically
creates a folder for each device ID with files organized by date
upon import.

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Import Files
Click the Import Files button to automatically import all files
saved on the SV-BodyCam to the location specified in the Local
Agent II settings as described previously.
A status bar appears displaying the progress of the transfer. Once
the transfer is complete, files are automatically deleted from the
SV-BodyCam.
Browse Files
Click the Browse Files button to automatically open a Windows
file folder, named with the Device ID of the SV-BodyCam unit.
Recorded media is stored in this file folder. From there, files
on the SV-BodyCam unit can be browsed and transferred to
different locations or storage devices manually.

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Components
1 - Status LED Indicator
2 - Voice Recording Microphone
3 - Camera Snapshot/Zoom (+)
Button
4 - Infrared (IR) Illuminators
5 - Two-Way Radio PTT Button
(Under Development)
6 - Menu Button
7 - Power Button
8 - Two-Way Radio Microphone
9 - Camera Lens
10 - Light Detector
11 - Audio Speaker
12 - Video Record Button
13 - Docking Station
Connector
14 - Audio Record / Zoom (-)
Button
15 - Crocodile Clip Slot
16 - AV IN / USB Interface
17 - Reset Button
18 - Event (IMP) Button
19 - Playback Button
20 - LCD Screen

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LCD Screen Display
1 - Photo Resolution: Displays
the resolution of photos the
unit is configured to
2 - Recording Indicator: Displays
when video is recording
3 - Recording Time: Displays
current video recording time
4 - Available Space Remaining:
Displays the remaining
available storage space in
megabytes (MB)
5 - Number of Files Saved:
Displays the total number of all
file types saved
6 - Video Resolution: Displays
the video resolution and
frames per second the unit is
configured to
7 - OSD (On-screen Display)
Metadata: Displays the date/
time stamp & metadata applied
to the recorded file
8 - Date/Time: Displays the
current date and local time
9 - Battery Life: Displays the
battery life remaining
10 - Audio Indicator: Displays if
audio is enabled
11 - Event (IMP) Icon: Displays
when the Event button is
pressed to mark the file as an
important file

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Power ON / OFF
To power ON the SV-BodyCam, press and hold the Power Button
located on the side of the unit, for two (2) seconds until the unit
beeps (the LCD screen will automatically turn on).
When powered ON, the Status LED indicator on the front of the unit
displays solid green.
To power OFF the SV-BodyCam, press and hold the Power Button for
2 seconds, until you hear the power down chime. The unit is now
turned off.
Sleep Mode
After three (3) minutes of inactivity, the SV-BodyCam turns off the
LCD screen and enters into sleep mode to conserve power. While in
sleep mode, the Status LED indicator on the front of the unit displays
flashing green. Simply press any button on the SV-BodyCam to exit
sleep mode and to perform the button’s respective function.
Basic Operation

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Video Recording
To start a video recording when the unit is powered ON, single-press
the Video Record Button located on the front of the unit. The Status
LED indicator on the front of the unit displays flashing red when
video is recording. The recording indicator will also be displayed on
the LCD screen.
To start a video recording when the unit is powered OFF, press and
hold the Video Record Button for 3 seconds, until the unit beeps.
The Status LED indicator on the front of the unit displays flashing
red when video is recording. The recording indicator will also be
displayed on the LCD screen.
To stop a video recording, single-press the Video Record Button, the
unit will beep once.

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Event (IMP) Feature
To mark a video recording as an important (IMP) file, press the Event
(IMP) Button located on the side of the unit while in video recording
mode. The Event (IMP) icon will be displayed on the LCD screen.
Video recording is now marked and considered as an important (IMP)
file.

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Camera Snapshot Function
The SV-BodyCam captures snapshots in JPEG (.jpg) format.
NOTE: A snapshot can be captured while video is being recorded.
To capture a snapshot image, ensure the unit is powered ON (turn on
LCD screen to use as a visual aid when taking snapshots). Single-press
the Camera Snapshot Button to take a photo, the unit will make a
camera “shutter” sound.

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Audio Recording
The SV-BodyCam records audio-only files in WAV (.wav) format.
To record an audio-only file, ensure the unit is powered ON.
If the LCD screen is also turned on, single-press the Audio Record
Button located at the top of the unit, to start audio recording.
If LCD screen is turned off, double-press the Audio Record Button to
turn on the LCD screen and start audio
recording.
The Status LED indicator on the front of
the unit displays flashing yellow when
audio-only is recording.
NOTE: While recording audio-only files,
the image on the right will be displayed
on the LCD screen.