VENTRA BCR-300 User manual

BCR-300 Body
Worn Camera
User Guide
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1)
1)1)
1) Introduction
IntroductionIntroduction
Introduction
2)
2)2)
2) Basic Operation
Basic OperationBasic Operation
Basic Operation
Table of contents
Table of contents Table of contents
Table of contents
1. System Overview / Content
2. Specification 4
. System Layout 5
4. LED Indicator 6
Step 1 Charge Battery 7
Step 2 Insert SD card 7
Step Power On / Off 8
Step 4 Connect External Camera / IR Mode 8
Step 5 System Configuration 9
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) Recording
RecordingRecording
Recording
4)
4)4)
4) Playback / Upload
Playback / UploadPlayback / Upload
Playback / Upload
5)
5)5)
5) Warranty/ RMA
Warranty/ RMAWarranty/ RMA
Warranty/ RMA
Step 6 Recording Video 10
Step 7 Recording Audio / Still Image 11
Step 8 Playback Video, Audio, Image 12 - 1
Step 9 Playback / Upload to PC 14 - 15
Warranty, RMA and Terms 16

System Overview
The Ventra BCR-300 is an innovate and compact HD body worn camera recording 1080P HD Video, Audio and high resolution images.
Designed for rugged environment and the demanding needs of law enforcement ,military, campus and private agencies.
or Maximum interoperability and easy deployment, the BCR does not require special software. Simply record and playback directly
on the camera, or connect it to a PC and view recordings via standard media player.
With its innovative dual camera design, the BCR is equipped with an External HD detachable camera. This provides maximum
flexibility, optimal recording angle and comfort through extended use.
BCR-300 operates in 2 modes:
-Main Camera only =Recording from the main camera
-Main Camera + External Camera =Recording from the external camera
Main
Camera
External
Camera
Belt Clip Charger Adapter Battery
System Content
3

Specification
Camera
Sensor 1/3" 5MP CMOS Sensor
Resolution
1920 x 1080 @ 30 FPS max
1920 x 9 0 @ 30 FPS max
1280 x 720 @ 30 FPS max
1280 x 720 @ 0 FPS max
Lens Main Camera: 100°viewing angle
External Camera: 120°viewing angle
Video Format NTSC / PAL
Storage MicroSD card 4GB - 32GB Max Class and Up
Audio Codec Built-in MIC x 1 ADPCM
Video Codec H.2 4 MP4
Image Still JPG Format, 1 MP Max Digital
Speaker Built-in 1
Night Vision IR LED 4 IR LED on main camera
IR CUT LED on external camera
Shutter Electronic Shutter ½ - 1/2000s
White Balance Auto White Balance
LCD Screen
Built
-
in
2” LCD Screen 1 :9 ratio
LCD Screen
Built
-
in
2” LCD Screen 1 :9 ratio
LED Status Indicator 2 LED
Battery Rechargeable 3.7V 2700mA High Capacity Li-Rechargeable Battery
Video Recording Recording Mode Event, Continuous – 10, 20, 30min/file
Audio Recording Recording Mode Event
Still Image Recording Mode Event
Power Consumption
Recording Time Approx 4 hours. Recording time varies dependent upon IR usage and
recording source – Main or External Camera
Standby Approx hours
Standby: 270mA Recording: 370mA IR Recording: 420mA
Connection USB Connect to charger and PC upload
HDIN Connect to external camera
Temperature
Operating -22F ~ 131F (-30 ~ 55C)
Storage -40F ~ 140F (-40 ~ 0C)
Humidity Relative <90%
IP Rating Dust / Water IP 5
Warranty 1 Year Warranty, Optional 2 Year warranty available 4
Specification subject to change without prior notice

System Layout
Main Camera - Front
Main Camera - Rear External Camera
5

LED Indicator
There are 2 LED indicators on the BCR-300 to display the current
function and state of the system.
Operating Mode ED 1 ED 2
Power On Solid Green Solid Blue
Standby Mode None Blue Blink
Charging – Camera Off None Red
Charging – Camera On Green / Red Blink Solid Blue
ully Charged Solid Green None
Connected to PC USB Solid Green Solid Pink
System On – Monitor on Green / Red Blink Solid Blue
Record Video Red Blink Solid Blue
Record Still Image Red Blink Solid Blue
Record Audio Red Blink Solid Blue
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Step 1
Charge Battery Before Use
NOTICE: Use only the wall charger and battery included with the BCR
BCR may also be charged in vehicle via USB cable to 12V DC cigarette
lighter plug charger / Aux port to extend battery usage
Option 1
• Using a thin object to open the battery cover tab on the bottom of
the main camera
• Slide battery cover outward, not up, to remove cover
•
Remove battery from the main camera and insert into the charger
Step
2
Insert SD card
Option 2
• Leave battery in the main camera
• Connect the USB cable directly into the USB port on the main camera
• Connect the USB cable to the wall charger and into wall outlet, or to
an USB port device such as PC. (Charge time approximately 1 1/2
hours)
•
Remove battery from the main camera and insert into the charger
provided
• Connect the charger to an USB cable and wall outlet charger
(Charge time approximately 1 hours)
Step
2
Insert SD card
NOTICE:Format SD card in FAT32 file format
• Using a thin object to open the battery cover tab on the bottom of camera
• Remove battery to access the SD card slot
• Insert micro SD card (Max SD capacity 32GB Class 10 and up)
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Step 3
Step
4
Connect External Camera
The BCR records in 2 modes:
1. If using Main camera only, all recordings will be captured from the
lens of the main camera
2. If connecting External camera to the Main camera, all recordings
will be captured from the lens of the external camera
BCR auto detects if external camera is connected. No configuration
is required
Powering On
• Press the Power button for 3 seconds
• LCD screen will then display live video
Turn Off
Press the Power button for 3 seconds
IR Night Vision ode
•
The
Main
Camera
has
an
IR
button
to
switch
to
night
vision
Step
4
• Connect external camera cable into HDIN slot on the main
camera
• Ensure the connection is secure
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•
The
Main
Camera
has
an
IR
button
to
switch
to
night
vision
viewing/recording mode
• The External Camera has a built-in light sensor to automatically
activate the IR ilter and switch to night vision recording. (Clicking
sound may be heard during IR filter switch)

Step 5
System Configuration
There are 3 system configuration - Video, Camera and General Settings
To access the Setup enu
•Press the (OK) button for 3 seconds to enter system configuration
•Use Video Button and Camera Button to navigate Left / Right
•Use arrow key to scroll through menu △▽
•To exit Setup Menu, press ( AUD )
Video Setup:
•Video Resolution: 1080P, 960P, 720P/30fps, 720P/60fps
•Bitrate: Video -6Mbps / 12Mbps ( 6Mbps will double recording time)
• 32GB card @1080P resolution with 6Mbps bitrate = 11.5HR recording
General Settings Setup:
•Beep: An audible beep when a button is pressed
•Segment Time: Recoding time per file before automatically starting a new
file if recording was not stopped manually by user - 10 /20 /30 min
•Auto Standby: Time before BCR goes into standby mode (monitor Off)
Never, 2 Min, 5 Min, 10 Min
•TV Standard: NTSC, PAL (USA = NTSC)
•anguage: English
•Set Time: Year / Month / Day / Hour (24H) / Minute / Second
•Set ID : This programs the Officer ID
•Dev ID : This programs the Camera / Device ID
Camera Setup:
•Triple Shot: Record single or 3 images when a snapshot is taken
•Resolution: Select picture resolution - 3M / 12M / 16M (Digital
Enhancement)
•Pre-Video: Activate Pre-Event video (5 seconds) ON / O
- BCR records 5 seconds prior to recording function activation
•Delay Video: Activate Post-Event video (5 seconds) ON / O
- BCR records 5 seconds after recording function disengaged To set Time, Officer ID and Camera ID
1. Press OK button twice to select field (field will turn red)
2. Use arrow key to change number △▽
3. Press OK button to enter
4. Press camera icon to move to next field
5. Repeat steps 1 - 4
6. Move field to check mark to save and exit
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Step 6
Record Video
NOTE:
The BCR records both Audio and Video in the video recording mode
Date, Time, Officer and Camera ID are watermarked onto video recording
The screen will display recording time capacity based on the recoding
resolution and size of the SD card
• Press the Video Record Button ( ) once if the screen is already
on. If not, press twice to record
• To stop recording, press Record Button again
•Bookmark: During video recording, press ( OK ) button to book mark
the recording, file will be displayed in Red in the playback menu
•
A camera icon is located on the top left hand corner of the screen.
Event Recording / Continuous Recording
•The BCR records video in 2 methods: Event or Continuous Mode
•Settings for Continuous Recoding 10 /20 /30 min can be programmed in
the system setting > SEGMENT TIME
Event Recording:
While the BCR is on (standby), press the Video Record
( )
button
•
A camera icon is located on the top left hand corner of the screen.
Green – standby status
Red – Recording
While the BCR is on (standby), press the Video Record
( )
button
to start recoding and press again to stop recording.
Continuous Recording: 10 / 20 / 30 inute
Recoding time per file before automatically starting a new file
While the BCR is on (standby), press the Video Record button to start
recording. If no other action is taken, the BCR will continuously record up
until the preprogrammed time and automatically start recording a new
video file.
The recording can be stopped at anytime by pressing the Video Record
button.
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Recording
time remaining
Battery Level
Indicator
Video
Resolution
SD card
capacity
Officer -
Camera ID

Step 7
Record Snapshot still images
NOTE:
The BCR records high resolution images based on the megapixel
settings in the setup mode – 3M / 12M / 16M
Date, Time, Officer and Camera ID are watermarked onto the still
image
The screen will display the number of image capacity based on the
size of the SD card
• Press the Video Record Button (/ M)once if the screen
is already on. If not, press twice to record
Record Audio
NOTE:
Only audio is recorded in this mode, no other information are
included or watermarked
The screen will display recording time remaining based on the
size of the SD card
• Press the Audio Record Button ( AUD ) once if the screen is already on.
If not, press twice to record
• To stop recording, press ( AUD ) Button again
• A picture of microphone is displayed when audio recording is
activated
•
Bookmark
: During audio recording, press
( OK )
button to bookmark
is already on. If not, press twice to record
•
Bookmark
: During audio recording, press
( OK )
button to bookmark
the recording, file will be displayed in Green in the playback menu
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SD card
capacity
Battery Level
Indicator
Recording
time remaining
Current recording
duration

Step 8Playback via BCR
Playback
BCR supports viewing of files directly on the camera, or through a PC via
USB connection . iles may be viewed with standard media player. No
special software required for easy management and deployment.
To access the Playback enu
Press the ( OK ) button for 1 second to access Playback Menu
Playback Audio
While in playback
•Adjust Volume via arrow key (△
△△
△) (▽
▽▽
▽)
•To pause, press ( OK )
•Return to Menu, press ( AUD )
• To navigate playback category, press ( / M )
• To select the category, press ( OK )
• Scroll Top / Down Recording list via arrow key (△
△△
△) (▽
▽▽
▽)
• To select the file, press ( OK )
NOTE:
Each file name is saved /displayed based on Date and Time
(i.e. 20150609181511)
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Playback Images
• Scroll Top / Down Recording list via arrow key (△
△△
△) (▽
▽▽
▽)
• To select the file, press ( OK )

Step 8Playback via BCR
Playback Video
•While in playback
•Adjust Volume via arrow key (△
△△
△) (▽
▽▽
▽)
•To pause, press ( OK )
•ast orward 1/4X , 1/2X, 2X, 4X, 8X and 16X by pressing ( )
•Rewind 1/4X , 1/2X, 2X, 4X, 8X and 16X by pressing ( / M )
•To stop or Rewind, press ( OK )
•Return to Menu, press ( AUD )
Date & Time of recording
Duration of recording
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Videos files that were bookmarked during recording
(OK Button) are listed in Red

Step 9Playback and Upload to PC
Playback
ile from the BCR may be viewed or uploaded to a PC / server
through USB connection. Recorded files may be accessed via
standard media player. No special software required for easy
management and interoperability.
Option 1 –BCR direct connection to PC
1. Connect the mini USB cable directly into the USB port on the main
camera
2. Connect the USB cable to an USB port on the PC
5. Locate the SD card Drive on the PC, click to open Drive
6. Select DCIM, then Media to view all files on SD Card
7. View or Copy files to server or desired location
3. Turn on the main camera by pressing the Power button for 3
seconds
4. An USB connection screen is displayed Option 2 – Remove SD card from BCR to a card reader
• Using a thin object to open the battery cover tab on the bottom of camera
(Refer to page 5)
• Remove battery to access the SD card slot
• Insert micro SD card to a full size card adapter and into a SD card reader
(not included)
• Insert SD card reader to PC
• ollow steps 5 through 7 from Option 1
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Step 9Playback and Upload to PC
Playback
Video and Audio playback can be viewed through Windows Media
Player or VLC Media Player
•Video ormat: MP4
•Audio ormat: WAV
•Image ormat: JPG
Date / Time, Officer ID are watermarked in the recordings
Video viewed via VLC media player
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Video viewed via VLC media player Image viewed via Windows Photo Viewer

Limited Warranty / RMA / TERMS
Ventra Technology warrants the BCR-300 against defects in material and workmanship for a period of one
oneone
one (
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yearyear
year from the date of original
purchase During this period, Ventra’s liability for any defective product, or any product part, shall be limited to the repair or replacement of the
product, at Ventra’s sole discretion
This warranty does not apply to defects or damages resulting from mishandling, accident, abuse, negligence, lightning, water/liquid, power
surges, improper interfacing, operation outside of design limits, misapplication, improper repair, or unauthorized modification
The term "Ventra Product" is limited to the hardware components and required firmware It DOES NOT include software applications or
programs, non-Ventra products or peripherals To the extent permitted by local law, all non-Ventra products or non-Ventra branded peripherals
- such as external storage SD card are provided provide the respective manufacturer's own warranties directly to you, and are not covered by
this Limited Warranty
To obtain service within the warranty period, please contact Ventra at [phone] or tech@ventrainc com for assistance If product repair or
replacement is necessary, a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) will be issued The Customer will be solely responsible for shipping
charges, insurance and proper packaging to prevent breakage in transit, whether or not the product is covered by this warranty All shipments
of repaired or replaced products by Ventra will be F O B California
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