Safety Vision PRIMA FACIE User manual

PRIMA FACIE®
User Guide
Document Version 2.0

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Important Notices
Title: Prima Facie User Guide
Document Version 2.0
Part Numbers PRIMAFACE32E, PRIMAFACE32G
Firmware Version 1.0.0
Software Version 1.2.0
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based on the latest product information available at the time of publication.
However, because of Safety Vision’s policy of continual product improvement,
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Table of Contents
Features.............................................................................4
Parts Included....................................................................................4
Prima Facie Components.................................................................5
Alternative Button Functions.........................................................7
Recharging the Battery...................................................................8
LCD Screen Display...........................................................................9
Recording a Video...........................................................................10
Recording Audio.............................................................................10
Taking a Snapshot...........................................................................11
Reviewing Recorded Files..............................................................11
Installing Prima Facie Transfer Agent.........................................12
Using Prima Facie Transfer Agent...............................................13
Specifications............................................................17
FCC Compliance Statement...........................................................19

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Features
• 32 GB of internal storage
• Rechargeable battery with included base station
• Rotating clothing clip and shoulder clip included
• Secure download software ensures no unauthorized access
Parts Included
• Prima Facie unit
• USB cable
• Power cable
• AC adapter
• Base station
• Shoulder clip

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Prima Facie Components
1. Two-Way Radio Microphone
2. Infrared (IR) illuminator
3. Camera Lens
4. Status LED
5. Infrared (IR) illuminator
6. Voice Recording Microphone
7. Audio Speaker
8. Video Record Button
9. Reset Button
10. Lanyard Attachment
11. LCD Screen
12. Docking Station/Radio Interface Connector

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Prima Facie Components
1. Camera Snapshot Button
2. Two-Way Radio Push-to-Talk (PTT) Button
3. LCD On/O Button
4. Playback Button
5. Power Button
6. Audio Record Button
7. USB Port
8. - External Camera Input (model PRIMAFACE32E)
- GPS antenna input (model PRIMAFACE32G)
9. Headphone output

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Alternative Button Functions
When the Prima Facie is in certain modes, the Playback, Camera Snapshot,
Audio Record, and Video Record buttons have alternative functions.
When the Playback button is pressed, use the Camera Snapshot and
Audio Record buttons to scroll left and right through the available les.
Press the Playback button again to select les, and press the Video
Record button (on the front of the unit) to exit. (For more information
about reviewing les, see page 11.)
While reviewing recorded video, use the Audio Record, Camera Snapshot,
and Playback buttons to Rewind, Fast Forward, and Pause/Play the video,
respectively.
Sleep Mode
After three (3) minutes of inactivity, the Prima Facie turns o the LCD, cam-
era, and other noncritical components to conserve power. Simply press the
Camera Snapshot, Audio Record, Video Record, or LCD On/O buttons to exit
sleep mode and immediately perform the button’s respective function.

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Recharging the Battery
Using the USB Cable
Connect the Prima Facie unit to a PC with the supplied USB cable. When
connected to a computer, the Prima Facie unit turns on automatically.
Using the Base Station
Plug the 5V DC power adapter to an appropriate power source and connect it
to the Base Station. Insert the Prima Facie unit into the Base Station rmly as
shown.
The Status LED displays red while recharging, and displays green when the
recharge is complete.
Turn the Prima Facie unit o to decrease recharging time. A full recharge
while powered o takes approximately 6 hours using a USB cable and 4 hours
using the Base Station. (Recharging the Prima Facie unit while powered on
increases recharging time.)
Recording video or audio while recharging does not change the Status LED.

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LCD Screen Display
1. Recording Indicator
Blinks when video is being recorded (replaces Available Space display).
2. Available Space
Displays the remaining available storage space for all le types in Mega-
bytes (MB).
3. File Quantity
Displays the total number of les of all types saved.
4. Recording Time
Displays the remaining available time for video recording.
5. Battery Life
Displays the battery life remaining in thirds.
6. Time Stamp
Displays the current date (in YYYY/MM/DD format) and time that will be
applied to recorded les.
Note: The Prima Facie Transfer Agent software automatically updates the time
stamp to the PC’s date and time when the unit is attached and a password is
entered.

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Recording a Video
The Prima Facie captures video with synchronous sound in MP4 format.
Depending on the congured resolution, the Prima Facie records a set
amount of time before the Video Record button is pressed (pre-event time):
FHD - approx. 5 seconds
HD - approx. 7 seconds
D1 - approx. 10 seconds
Note - If video recording is initiated while the unit is in Sleep Mode, pre-event time
is not recorded.
To record a video:
1. Ensure the unit is on.
Press the Power button. When powered on, the Status LED displays solid
green.
2. Press the Video Record button on the front of the unit.
The unit beeps once.
The Status LED turns o.
3. Point the unit in the direction of the object or event you want to record.
4. To stop recording, press the Video Record button on the front of the
unit again.
The unit beeps twice.
The Status LED returns to displaying solid green.
Recording Audio
The Prima Facie records audio les in .wav format.
To record an audio le:
1. Ensure the unit is on.
Press the Power button. When powered on, the Status LED displays solid
green.
2. Press the Audio Record button on top of the unit.
The unit beeps once.
The Status LED displays blinking yellow.
3. Orient the microphone towards the source of audio you want to record.
4. To stop recording, press the Audio Record button on top of the unit
again.
The unit beeps once.
The Status LED returns to displaying solid green.

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Taking a Snapshot
The Prima Facie captures still images (snapshots) in JPEG format.
To take a snapshot:
1. Ensure the unit is on.
Press the Power button. When powered on, the Status LED displays solid
green.
2. Press the Camera Snapshot button on top of the unit.
The unit makes a camera “shutter” sound.
The LCD Display momentarily displays the still image captured before revert-
ing to the live view.
Reviewing Recorded Files
Videos, audio les, and snapshots can be reviewed instantly on the Prima
Facie’s LCD Display.
To review recorded les:
1. Press the Playback button on the side of the unit.
The LCD Display displays a menu showing a camera icon (snapshots),
video icon (videos), and microphone icon (audio les).
2. Use the Audio Record and Camera Snapshot buttons on top of the unit
to highlight the type of le you want to review and press the Playback
button again.
Thumbnails of the available les are displayed.
3. Use the Audio Record and Camera Snapshot buttons to select the le
you want to review and press the Playback button once more.
File playback (for video and audio les) begins, or the still image (for snap-
shots) is displayed.
4. When viewing video or audio les, press the Video Record button to
pause and again to resume. Press the Audio Record button to rewind
and the Camera Snapshot button to fast forward.
5. When nished reviewing les, press the Video Record button once
more to exit Playback Mode.

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Installing Prima Facie Transfer Agent
The Prima Facie requires a number of dierent drivers to be installed to prop-
erly communicate with a PC and the Prima Facie Transfer Agent software. The
appropriate software downloads can be found at:
www.safetyvisionftp.com/software.
1. Install the Prima Facie Device Driver.
Select “Install Anyway” if a prompt appears warning of unsigned drivers.
2. Install the Prima Facie Transfer Agent software.
3. Connect the Prima Facie unit to the PC and allow Windows to nd and
install the appropriate drivers.
4. Select the Browse Files option to put the Prima Facie unit in USB Mass
Storage mode and allow Windows to nd and install the appropriate
drivers.
Note: Drivers only need to be installed the rst time the Prima Facie unit is con-
nected.

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Using Prima Facie Transfer Agent
The Prima Facie Transfer Agent software is required to mount the Prima Facie
as a hard drive on your PC to securely browse or download recorded data.
1. Connect the Prima Facie to the PC.
- Insert the Prima Facie unit into a base station connected to the PC via USB
- OR -
- Connect the Prima Facie unit directly to the PC via the USB cable.
Close or disregard any prompts or messages Windows displays.
2. Open the Transfer Agent software.
The Transfer Agent window appears and displays the name of the Prima Facie
unit that is connected.
3. Enter the Prima Facie unit’s password in the Password eld.
The default password is 123456.
4. Select one of three options: Settings, Browse Files, or Import 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 set-
tings after importing les.

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Settings
Click Settings to access congurable settings for both the Prima Facie unit and
the Transfer Agent software. When nished changing settings, click Save
Changes.
Device Settings:
Change Device ID: Enter a unique ID for the attached Prima Facie unit up to 8
alphanumeric characters long.
Change Device Password: Enter a unique and secure password for the
attached Prima Facie unit up to 6 alphanumeric characters long.
Device Record Resolution: Select either FHD (1920 x 1080), HD (1280 x 720), or
D1 (720 x 480).
Note: Higher resolution settings create larger les, which may increase le
download times. If you encounter long download times when transferring data,
try decreasing the Device Record Resolution setting.
OSD Name: Enter a unique ID for the attached Prima Facie unit that will
appear on the unit’s on-screen display (can be dierent from the Device ID).

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Prima Facie Transfer Agent Settings
When “Import Files” button is clicked: Select either:
• Transfer to le location
Click the Browse button to select a local directory to which les are imported,
or manually enter a le path (including networked paths).
Note for ICOP iVAULT MMS users only: To import les to iVAULT MMS, select the
‘Blob Folder’, typically located at [Storage Drive]\iVAULT\BLOB\.
• Transfer to FTP Server
Enter the FTP Server Address, Port, Username, and Password of the FTP
server to which les are imported.
Once le transfer is complete, append extension: Select this option and
enter an appropriate le extension in the eld to append that to le names
after they are imported. These le extensions are used by iVAULT MMS to
identify Prima Facie les.
Note: If you do not have have iVAULT MMS, unselect this option to save les
with .mp4 (video), .jpg (images), or .wav (audio) le extensions.
Import Files
Click the Import Files button to automatically import all les resident on
the body camera to the location specied in the Prima Facie Transfer Agent
Settings as described previously.
A status bar appears displaying the progress of the transfer. Once the transfer
is complete, a prompt appears that allows you to delete all of the contents of
the body camera. Select Yes to delete all data, or No to retain it (data will be
transferred again next time the Import Files option is selected).

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Browse Files
Click the Browse button to automatically open a Windows Explorer window
to the DCIM folder on the Prima Facie unit. Recorded media is stored in the
100MEDIA folder. From there, the les resident on the Prima Facie unit can be
browsed and transfered to dierent locations or storage devices manually.

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Specications
SPECIFICATIONS
Image Sensor 16 MP CMOS sensor
LCD Screen Size 2 in
Lens F/No.: 3.2, 120° wide angle
Storage Built-in NAND ash memory 32 GB
Video Resolution FHD: 1920 × 1080 (30 fps)
Image Resolution 4608 × 3456 (16 MP)
File Compression MP4/H.264 (video); JPEG (image); WAV (audio)
Continuous Record Time 5 hours (D1)
Pre-event Time 10 seconds (D1)
Inputs Earphone (3.5 mm), mini-USB 2.0,
external video/GPS (2.5 mm)
LED Power, recharge, recording
Night Vision Distance 3 meters with IR (automatic)
IP Rating IP55
Power Supply 1850 mAh rechargable battery
Standby Time Approx. 8 hours
Recharging Time Approx. 4 hours
Operating Temperature -25°C to approx. 60°C
Dimensions (w ×h ×d) 2.3 in × 3.66 in × 1.66 in
Weight 0.33 lbs (with battery)

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FCC Compliance Statement
This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equip-
ment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used
in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference
in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own
expense.
Any changes or modications in construction of this device which are not ex-
pressly approved by the party responsible for the compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE
CAUTION

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