Transcend DrivePro Body 70 User manual

User’s Manual
Body Camera
DrivePro Body 70
2023/03
(Version 1.0)

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Table of Contents
1. System Requirements..............................................................................................................3
2. Package Contents.....................................................................................................................3
3. Getting Started...........................................................................................................................4
3-1 Function Buttons.................................................................................................................4
3-2 Mounting the DrivePro Body.............................................................................................5
3-3 Function Button Description..............................................................................................6
3-4 LED Indicators.....................................................................................................................7
3-5 Charging the DrivePro Body.............................................................................................8
4. Recording Videos......................................................................................................................9
4-1 Buffering Mode....................................................................................................................9
4-2 Recording Mode .................................................................................................................9
5. Taking Photos...........................................................................................................................10
6. Audio Recording......................................................................................................................10
7. Advanced Feature...................................................................................................................10
7-1 Bluetooth Team Sync.......................................................................................................10
8. Using the DrivePro Body App................................................................................................11
8-1 Downloading and Installing the DrivePro Body App ...................................................11
8-2 Connecting to the DrivePro Body App...........................................................................11
8-3 DrivePro Body App Homepage ......................................................................................13
8-4 Playing Videos and Browsing Photos ...........................................................................14
8-5 Settings..............................................................................................................................15
9. Using the DrivePro Body Toolbox Software........................................................................18
9-1 Status..................................................................................................................................18
9-2 Settings..............................................................................................................................19
9-3 Tools ...................................................................................................................................22
9-4 File Manager .....................................................................................................................23
9-5 Preference.........................................................................................................................25
10. Transferring Files to a Computer..........................................................................................26
11. Docking Station (Optional).....................................................................................................26
12. Cautions....................................................................................................................................27
13. IP68 Protection........................................................................................................................28
14. Specifications...........................................................................................................................29
15. Frequently Asked Questions..................................................................................................30
16. EU Compliance Statement.....................................................................................................30
17. Recycling and Environmental Protection.............................................................................31
18. Warranty Policy........................................................................................................................31

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19. GNU General Public License (GPL) Disclosure.................................................................31
20. End-User License Agreement (EULA).................................................................................31
21. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement.................................................32
22. Eurasian Conformity Mark (EAC) .........................................................................................32

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1.System Requirements
System requirements for connecting the DrivePro Body 70 to a computer and for using the DrivePro
Body Toolbox software:
A desktop or a laptop with a working USB port:
Windows®10 or later
macOS®10.14 or later
System requirements for using DrivePro BodyApp on a mobile device:
For compatibility information, please refer to the links below:
2.Package Contents
DrivePro Body 70
Belt holster
Adapter
3.5mm to USB cable

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Clip mount
Velcro holder
Quick Start Guide
3. Getting Started
3-1 Function Buttons
Microphone
Lens
Status Indicator
Battery Indicator
Lanyard Hole
Recording Indicator

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3-2 Mounting the DrivePro Body
1. Attach the main unit to your duty belt.
2. Put the camera on.
Status Button
Buzzer
Reset Button
Assistive Button
Power Button
Connection Socket
Snapshot Button

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3. To power it on,
long press the button.
4. To switch between
Buffering and Recording modes,
double-press the button.
5. To take a snapshot,
short press the button.
3-3 Function Button Description
Button
Instruction
Description
Power Button
Long press once
Power on/off
Short press twice
Switch between Buffering mode and Recording
mode.
Default: Buffering mode
Snapshot Button
Short press once
Take a snapshot.
When in Recording mode, the timestamp of the
snapshot will be recorded in the file.
Long press once
Audio recording

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+
Press for 5+ seconds
Reset, format and power off the device.
This function is disabled by default and can be
enabled using the DrivePro Body Toolbox.
Warning! All data will be permanently erased.
Status Button
Press for 5 seconds
Pair and connect to Bluetooth.
Short press once
Check the battery and recording status.
Assistive Button
Long press once
Turn on/off the light indicators and the buzzer
(Stealth Mode)
Short press twice
Turn on/off the microphone (Silent Mode)
3-4 LED Indicators
Recording
LED
Status
LED Definition

Flashing
Low battery
Top View 1
Connected to a computer / power source
LED
Status
LED Definition

Solid
Charging
Checking the battery status
LED
Status
LED Definition

Solid
> 67% remaining

Solid
31% to 67% remaining

Solid
< 31% remaining
Battery Indicator

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Recording
Top View 2
LED
Status
LED Definition

Flashing
Memory almost full

Flashing quickly
Bluetooth pairing
Flashing
GPS positioning
Solid
Checking status
in Buffering mode

Flashing steadily
Checking status
in Recording mode
Flashing twice
Checking status
in Audio recording mode
Solid
Silent mode (Microphone off)
Connected to a computer
LED
Status
LED Definition

Flashing
Transferring data
Front View
LED
Status
LED Definition

Solid
Buffering mode

Flashing quickly
Powering on
Flashing steadily
Recording mode
Flashing twice
Audio recording mode
Solid
Browser /
Connected to a computer
3-5 Charging the DrivePro Body
Before use, please ensure that the battery is fully charged. Charge the DrivePro Body via the adapter
or by connecting the USB cable to the computer. A solid orange light of the battery indicator is visible
while charging and will turn off when fully charged.
To charge the DrivePro Body, you can either:
1. Connect the 3.5 mm to USB cable to the body camera and a wall outlet with the included adapter.
2. Connect the 3.5 mm to USB cable to the body camera and a computer.
3. Connect the DrivePro Body to Transcend’s Docking Station (Optional).
WARNING
Do not use non-original 3.5 mm to USB cable to charge.
Status Indicator
Recording
Indicator

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4. Recording Videos
4-1 Buffering Mode
Recording in Buffering mode can significantly save storage space as
the files are not recorded to the internal storage.
To power on and start Buffering mode (by default), long press the
button; you will hear a beep. The recording indicator will flash red
when powering on and then turn solid blue in Buffering mode.
To stop recording and power off, long press the button; you will
hear a beep. The LED light and the device will turn off.
To switch between Buffering mode and Recording mode,
double-press the button. You will hear two beeps.
4-2 Recording Mode
When an incident occurs, switch to Recording mode. The recorded file and up to 2 minutes of
footage before the incident will then be stored in internal memory.
To start Recording mode, double-press the button while DrivePro Body 70 is in Buffering mode.
You will hear two beeps, and the recording indicator will flash red. To stop recording, long press the
button again. After hearing a beep, the LED light and the device will turn off.
Video files recorded in Recording mode will be saved in the folder named “VIDEO” and overwritten
with loop recording enabled.
DrivePro Body 70 saves video files every 3 minutes automatically. (The default recording length is 3
minutes).
Note
Buffered video length is adjustable via the DrivePro Body Toolbox.
Note
Loop recording is disabled by default and can be enabled using the DrivePro Body Toolbox.

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5. Taking Photos
Short press the button to take photos while recording. When you hear a
beep, it means the snapshot has been taken. Pictures will be saved in the folder
named “PHOTO.”
6. Audio Recording
To start Audio recording mode, long press the button. Audio Recording files will be saved in the
folder named “AUDIO.”
7. Advanced Feature
7-1 Bluetooth Team Sync
“Bluetooth Team Sync”is a function based on Bluetooth technology. Within an acceptable range of
Bluetooth, as long as a body camera enters Recording mode from Buffering mode, other body
cameras of the same team will also enter Recording mode.
Note
1. Bluetooth Team Sync is disabled by default and can be enabled using the DrivePro Body
Toolbox.
2. This feature is available on DrivePro Body 30/60/70.

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8.Using the DrivePro Body App
Developed for iOS and Android devices, the DrivePro Body App lets you watch live-view videos and
adjust the camera settings wirelessly on your smart devices.
8-1 Downloading and Installing the DrivePro Body App
1. Search for DrivePro Body App on the App Store or Google Play.
2. Download and install the DrivePro Body App .
Once the installation is complete, the App will be displayed on your device's home screen.
8-2 Connecting to the DrivePro Body App
1. Tap “DrivePro Body” App and turn on
Bluetooth to pair. Select “DrivePro
Body 70”on the App.
2. Power on the DrivePro Body by long
pressing the button. Tap “Next” to
continue.

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3. Long press the Status button until you hear a beep. Tap “Connect” on the App to connect to
Bluetooth. After hearing three beeps, you can take snapshots, switch recording modes, or
adjust settings via theApp.
4. Tap “Browser” or “Live View” to connect to Wi-Fi named “DPB70_XXXXXX” with the default
password “12345678”.

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8-3 DrivePro Body App Homepage
Note
The camera stops recording when you tap “Browser”or “Settings” on the DrivePro Body App, and
the front LED turns solid red.
GPS
Battery Status
Snapshot
Recording Mode
Stealth Mode
Microphone
Menu
Live View
Browser
Device List
Storage Status
Microphone
Resolution
Recording Length

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8-4 Playing Videos and Browsing Photos
1. To play videos and browse photos, tap “Browser”on the Homepage or on the top left
corner first, then tap .
2. Tap the icons on the bottom to watch videos, browse pictures, or listen to audio recordings.

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8-5 Settings
Tap on the top left corner first, then tap to enter the Settings menu.
In the Settings menu, you can adjust the video, device, Wi-Fi, and system settings.
Menu options
VIDEO
Icon
Function
Description/Options
Resolution
Set the quality for video recording.
1440P / 1080P / 720P / 480P
Video Length
Set the recording length of each recorded video.
3 min / 5 min / 10 min
Microphone
Turn off/on the microphone during video recording.
Disable / Enable
Loop
Recording
Overwrite the old video files with new ones.
Disable (default) / Enable

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VIDEO
Icon
Function
Description/Options
Light
Frequency
Select the appropriate frequency to avoid flashing A/C light.
50 Hz / 60 Hz
Default
Recording
Mode
Select the default recording mode.
Buffering mode / Recording mode
Buffered Video
Length
Set the buffered video length to record footage that happens prior
to switching to Recording mode.
0 s / 60 s / 90 s / 120 s
VIDEO STAMP
Icon
Function
Description/Options
Video Stamp
Display the video label, date/time, watermark, and GPS
coordinates, on photos or videos.
Disable / Enable
Video Label
Tap to edit the video label to be displayed.
(The default label is DPB70_XXXXXX.)
Date / Time
Select the date and time format.
Date: Y/M/D or M/D/Y or D/M/Y
Time: 24HR or AM/PM
Watermark
Display the Transcend logo watermark on photos or videos.
Disable / Enable
DEVICE
Icon
Function
Description/Options
Stealth Mode
Turn off/on the stealth mode. When the stealth mode is on,
the light indicators, buzzer, and vibrator are disabled.
Disable / Enable
Wi-Fi
Password
Set the Wi-Fi password of the DrivePro Body 70.
(Default password is 12345678)

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SYSTEM
Icon
Function
Description/Options
Time
Synchronized
Sync the DrivePro Body time with your smart device.
Firmware
Version
Tap to upgrade the firmware to the latest version.
About
Display the App version, End-User License Agreement, and Open
Source Statement.
WARNING
1. NEVER remove the power cord while the firmware is being upgraded.
2. The DrivePro Body will shut down and the status indicator will flash red while the firmware is
being upgraded. After the upgrade is complete, the DrivePro Body will restart automatically.
3. If the DrivePro Body cannot be turned on due to firmware upgrade failure, please contact
Transcend customer service for technical support.

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9.Using the DrivePro Body Toolbox Software
DrivePro Body Toolbox is a video file management software which simplifies the settings of the
camera. The software features a user-friendly interface that allows users to set the basic functions of
the DrivePro Body camera.
To use the DrivePro Body Toolbox:
1. Download the installation files: https://www.transcend-info.com/downloads
2. Install DrivePro Body Toolbox software on your desktop or laptop.
9-1 Status
Please find the basic information of the DrivePro Body, including the user label, model, device
serial number, and firmware version, on the Status page.
To adjust the user label and Bluetooth Team Sync function, click .
To find a device, click .
To play videos and browse photos, click .
To start backing up, click .
To enter Webcam mode, click to use the device as a camera and microphone.
Note
Select “preferred team number” for Bluetooth Team Sync from 1 to 10.

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9-2 Settings
On the Settings page, you can adjust the Device, Video, and Video Stamp settings.
Device Settings
Function
Description/Options
Sync time with PC
Click the “Set”button to sync the time of the device with the PC.
Stealth Mode
Turn on/off Stealth mode. When the Stealth mode is on, the light
indicators and buzzer are disabled.
ON / OFF
LED Indicator
Turn on/off LEDs when recording.
ON / OFF
Buzzer
Turn on/off Buzzer when recording.
ON / OFF
Vibrator
Turn on/off Vibrator when recording.
ON / OFF
Audio Sample Rate
Set the audio sampling frequency.
The higher the frequency, the better the sound quality.
48000 Hz / 44100 Hz / 32000 Hz / 24000 Hz / 22050Hz
Reset
Using Function Buttons
When the power is on, press the Power and Snapshot buttons
simultaneously for 5 seconds to format and reset the device.
After that, the camera will turn off. (Default: OFF).