Contents Introduction Battery Status Icons Factory Reset Overview Package Contents Software First-Time Usage Using the Software Managing Files Body Camera Setup Viewing a File Setting Up the BC-1 Software Editing a File’s Info or “Tags” First-Time Usage Deleting Files Associating a BC-1 Camera with Its Officer Account Backing Up Files Viewing a File’s Access Log BC-1 Body Camera Diagram...
Introduction First-Time Usage IMPORTANT! Thank you for purchasing the 10-8 BC-1 Body Camera. To prevent any READ THIS FIRST damage to the unit causing a reduction of its life span, we recommend reading this User Manual carefully before using the device. Before using your new BC-1 Body Camera for the first time, we recommend performing the following steps to maximize the usability of Overview your new BC-1 Body Camera. This digital police enforcement DVR provides the officer with state of the art capabilities such as high-definition digital video recording, still image Body Camera Setup capture capabilities, high-speed USB data transmission and USB charging. 1. Charge the BC-1 Body Camera using the 120 Volt, 12 Volt or USB Package Contents cable. See Charging the Battery section for details. Your 10-8 BC-1 Body Camera will have shipped with the following items, please take the time to confirm you have the following items: Install the software using the Installing the BC-1 Software section below as a guide. • 1 - Body Camera • 1 - Instruction Manual Setting Up the BC-1 Software • 1 - 12V Car Charger The software is designed to install like any typical Windows program.
First-Time Usage 4. Now choose the location on the computer’s hard drive where videos Associating a BC-1 Camera with Its Officer Account from your BC-1 Body Camera will be stored. This location can be anywhere on the local system or on a network. 1. Plug in a single BC-1 Body Camera to the computer Ensure the location you choose to store your files has sufficient If this is the first time you have connected the BC-1 Body space. Video files can consume large amounts of storage space. Camera to this computer, you may have to wait for your computer to automatically install the proper drivers.
BC-1 Body Camera Diagram Operation Power On/Off Power On: 1. Press and hold the “Power” button until the device beeps. Clamp Lens IR LEDS Recording Microphone 2. The LED Status Indicator will light up green and the LCD screen will Microphone display the 10-8 Video logo. 1.5” LCD Screen Speaker LED Status Indicator 3. After a few minutes of inactivity, the system will then enter into recording standby mode and the LED Status Indicator will remain lit Walkie green.
Operation Video Recording & Playback Battery Status Icon Recording Status Icon Recording Video Recording Time Remaining Recording Time 1. Briefly press the “REC” button until the LED Status Indicator lights up red. The BC=1 Body Camera will beep audibly. 2. The BC-1 Body Camera will enter into Video Recording Mode (FIG. 2) and begin to record. It will save a file every 10 minutes. If lighting is insufficient, the recorder will automatically enable Night Mode and the IR LED. It will automatically return to the normal recording mode when lighting conditions improve.
Operation Recording and Playing Audio Taking a Photo Recording Audio 1. Make sure the BC-1 Body Camera is in Recording Standby Mode by exiting any currently active mode. 1. Press and hold the “REC” button for about 2 seconds. 2. Press the “Selection” button to take a picture and the LED Status 2. The BC-1 Body Camera will beep, and the LED Status Indicator will Indicator will flash red. light up yellow indicating it has begun recording audio only. View Photos 3. The LCD Screen will show the Audio Recording Mode Screen (FIG. 6) 1. Press and hold the “Playback” button until the BC-1 Body Camera Stop Recording Audio enters into Playback Mode. (FIG. 4) 1. Press the “REC”...
Operation Charging the Battery Factory Reset There are three ways to charge your 10-8 BC-1 Body Camera: Press and hold both the “Power” and “REC” buttons to reset the BC-1 Body Camera to its factory defaults. • 120 Volt Charger (Fastest Charge Rate) • 12 Volt car charger (Fast) • USB cable connected to a powered USB computer port (Slow) Caution: Do not perform a Factory Reset while recording or while the device is connected to a computer. Doing so may cause file corruption and/or damage the internal memory. A new, or completely drained BC-1 Body Camera battery can take 6-8 hours to charge fully.
Software Using the Software Editing a File’s Info or “Tags” You must have administrative privileges to edit file information. In order to access the files on the BC-1 Body Camera, the software must be running before plugging the BC-1 Body Camera into your computer. 1. Click once on the Tag Icon of file you wish to edit. 1. Start the BC-1 Body Camera software. 2. Use the form that pops up to add/edit/remove any relevant information to the media clip. 2. Enter your badge number and software password to log in. If you are logging in as the Administrator, enter your user name into the Badge 3. Click the “Save” button within the popup window to record your Number field. changes.. 3. Plug the BC-1 Body Camera into your computer using the supplied USB cable.
Software Administrating Software User Accounts Viewing a File’s Access Log Each time a file is archived, accessed or altered in any way it is recorded The following features are only available to an user account possessing an in the file’s access log. To access a file’s individual access report, click on the Administrator account level. Access Log Icon in the row of the file you wish to view. Creating a New Software User Account Managing Call Types 1. Click on the “Admin” button located at the top of the window. 1. Click on the “Admin” button located at the top of the main window. 2. Use the form in the popup window to define a new user account. 2. In the window that pops up, click the “Manage Call Types” button 3. Fill out the officer’s badge number, name, password and select which located at the top left of the window.
Software Reassigning A BC-1 Camera To An User Account Permissions There are two levels of access to the BC-1 Body Camera software - Officer “Normal” and “Administrator”. 1. If the officer’s account isn’t already created, do so now. See the Administrators can: Creating A New Software User Account section. • Manage accounts - create & edit. • Change their password. 1. Plug in a single BC-1 Body Camera to the computer • Edit media file tags for all files. 2. Once the computer detects the BC-1 Body Camera, the BC-1 Body Camera will beep and the LCD screen will turn off. Normal Users Can: 3. Click on the “Find Device” button. The software and computer will • View & edit tags for their files.
System Messages Specifications The 10-8 BC-1 Body Camera utilizes both audible (“beeps”) and visual Brand Name: 10-8 (LED lights and LCD screen) indicators to inform you of the status and Model Name: 10-8 BC-1 health of the device. Refer to the charts below for more information. Specifications: • Loop Recording • Industrial grade for extreme conditions & reliability • Can replace existing mic for most major brand walkies LED Status Indicator Lights • Drop/shock & water resistant •...
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