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boblov F2, B-F2 - Body Camera Manual

Quick Start

LCD Introduction

Quick Start - LCD Introduction

  1. Battery Level
  2. Video Resolution
  3. Frame per Second
  4. Coding Format
  5. Device&Officer ID
  6. Date and Time
  7. Recording Indicator
  8. Recording time
  9. Remaning recording time
  10. Total memory
  11. Available memory

Top Screen Introduction

Quick Start - Top Screen Introduction

  1. Battery
  2. Storage Icon(blocks will be decrease after recording.)
  3. GPS Icon
  4. Wifi Icon
  5. Recording time

Always full charge the battery before use. It advised to charge at least 6 hours by standard USB cable and charge (Power off states)

Quick Start to Get the unit for working

Quick Start to Get the unit for working

  1. Delete the files: In standby mode, press " " button to enter the playback mode, then long press "OK" button again for deleting the files on device. Short press "FN" to select video, photo, audio playback
  2. If you set password, the default Password: 000000
  3. Press "Power" button to exit to previous interface when menu setting or playing back files

Product Button Function Introduction

Product Button Function Introduction - Part 1
Product Button Function Introduction - Part 2

Item Description
  1. Top LCD screen
 Showing GPS,WIFI, Infrared, recording status, battery level, or memory space; Press power button to turn the LCD on/off
  1. Record Button
  1. Short press to start video recording when in standby mode
  2. Long press to turn off recording in standby mode
  3. While camera is powered off, hold for 3 seconds, camera will turn on and start recording immediately
  1. Photo Button
 Short Press to take photo in standby mode or in video recording mode
  1. USB Port
 USB port is for power charging or data transmission
  1. Playback/Zoom out
Short press for playback, long press for zoom out
  1. OK Button
Ok button for confirm
  1. Menu/Zoom in
Short press for menu, long press for zoom in
  1. Audio/Night Vision
 Short press for audio recoridng, long press to turn on/off night vision
  1. Power Button
  1. In power-on mode, press to turn on/off LCD
  2. In power-off mode, hold 3 seconds to power on/off camera
  3. Press to exit to previous interface when menu setting or playing back files

To enter the setting menu:

  1. Press Menu button and then enter the password.
  2. If you set the password, enter the password by the following commands:
    • Press Menu button to change the character to the previous letter or number.
    • PressScroll down button to change the character to the next letter or number.
    • Press OK button to confirm and move to the next character

PS: The default password is 000000.

  1. After selecting the last character, press OK button to enter the setting menu.

Settings menu:

  • Press Scroll down button to select next setting or option.
  • Press Menu button to select the previous setting or option.
  • Press OK button to move to confirm your selection or enter the sub-menu.
  • Press Power button to return to the previous menu.
Setting Description Options
Video Resolution The video resolution 2560 x 1440 30P
2304 x 1296 30P
1920 x 1080 30P (default)
1280 x 720 30P
848 x 480 30P
Photo Resolution The photo resolution 5M (3008×1692 16:9)
12M (4608×2592 16:9)
20M (5984×3366 16:9)
25M (6656×3744 16:9)
30M (7296×4104 16:9) (default)
40M (8448x4752 16:9)
Burst The number of images captured in a row when you take a photo. Off(default), 2, 3, 5, 6, 8, 10, 15, 20
Wifi Wifi function on/off Off(default), On
Self Timer The time camera waits until taking a photo after you press Snapshot button. (only for photo mode) Off(default), 5 Secs, 10 Secs, 20 Secs, 30 Secs, 1 Min
Quality The quality of the video. S.Fine(default), Fine, Normal
Pre-record Merge the first 10-15s seconds of the recording into the recorded video, (The pre-record time is depens on the resolution you set) Off(default), On
Post Record The amount of the time the camera waits to stop recording video after you press the Record button. Off(default), 5 Sec, 1 Min, 10 Mins, 20 Mins, Off(default), 5 Sec, 35 Mins
CarDV Mode When on, camera will power up automatically and start video recording when it is charged. Camera will power off as it normally does when it is disconnected from the power source. Off(default),On
Loop Recording When on, camera will cover the oldest video file to save current video file once its memory is full. Off, On(default)
Split Time While recording video, the camera will automatically split its recording into files of this length. 1 Min, 3 Mins, 5 Mins, 10 Mins(default), 15 Mins, 20 Mins, 30 Mins, 45 Mins
Slideshow When on, viewing photo file will start a slideshow where each photo will be shown for around 5 seconds. Off (default), On
Infrared The night vision actived method Manual (default), on
Record Warning When on, you will hear a voice warning when you start recording.
When off, voice warning is disabled.		 Off(default),On
Video Mute When on, there is no sound in the video.
When off, there is sound in the video		 Off(default),On
Global Positioning GPS function on/off Off(default),On
Time Zone Must set to your local correct time zone firstly, once the GPS positioning success, camera will sync the correct local time GMT-8:00
Language The language of the text in camera interface English(default), 简体, 中文, Pусский, Polski, French, 日本語,
Screen Saver Screen will be off to save battery without any operation Off, 30 Secs, 1 Min, 3 Mins, 5 Mins(default)
LCD Brightness Screen lighting to view Low, Medium, High(default)
Auto Power off Device will be turned off auto to save battery without any operation Off, 5 Mins, 10Mins, 15Mins(default)
Indicator Light When on, indicator LED will tell the status of the camera; When off, camera is entering stealth mode Off, On(default)
Key Tone When on, camera will play a tone each time you press a button.
When off, tone is disabled. 		Off, On(default)
Volume The volume of camera speaker. It affects the loudness of video playback, audio playback, the key tone, record warning, and any other sounds played by camera. It doesn't affect the volume of the recorded video or audio files themselves. 0-12
12(default)
Coding Format The coding format of video files, With H.265 compression, the file size is smaller, which can save memory space. However, the player that comes with the WINDOWS system cannot directly open the file. Try to use VCL media player or Quick Time Player. H.264(default), H.265
Time Set up Adjust time to real location yyyy/mm/ddhh/mm
ID Setting User can set Device ID and Officer ID Alphanumeric characters
Password If password is on, user needs to enter password to get access to setting and connection to PC Off(default), On
Change User Password Password can be set or changed Alphanumeric characters
Default Setting Use this to return camera to its original settings. It does not erase the memory O (Yes), X (No)
FW Name Firmware version

Indicator Introduction

  1. Status Indicator LED
 Still Green: camera is in standby mode (Power on but not recording)
Still Red: camera is on pre-recording mode
Flashing Red: camera is recording video or audio recording
Flashing Red Once: camera is taking photo
  1. Charging Indicator LED
Still Blue: Charging Status
Still White: Camera is fully charged

File Transfer/Connecting Computer

Connect to the computer by the USB cable attached. Then enter USB disk mode.
If turn on "Password Protection" in the menu, need to input the password you set first (the default password is 000000) then could review or delete the files in the computer).
File Transfer/Connecting Computer

Date and Time Setting

GPS Version

  1. Enter Menu, find option of "TimeZone", set it to your local time zone, and save.
    Eg: If you are in the US, set the time zone to "GMT-08:00" (According to your local time zone)
    Date and Time Setting - Step 1 - Set timezone
  2. Enter Menu, turn on the "Global Positioning" ( the top small icon will be yellow flash, the back of screen GPS icon flashes), then go outside to locate the GPS, once the GPS is located sucessfully, the top small icon will be yellow still. And back screen will show your coordinate position. Then the camera date & time will sync to the local correct time.
    (Please use the GPS in an open place. Or the signal will be hard to locate.)
    Date and Time Setting - Step 2

Note: If you don' t use GPS function, then you can enter menu to set the time directly. But if you turn on the GPS function, need to set your local correct time zone in the frist.
Date and Time Setting - Setting the time directly

CarDV Mode

CarDV Mode means the camera will start recording auto as long as you power the machine.
If you want the camera to be a dash cam, on standby mode, enter the setting menu to set the "CarDV Mode" to "On" and save the change.
Using the CarDV Mode

Note please:
When you activate the dash camera mode, the camera will start to record auto after you connect the camera with your car in ignition status.

Install the Car Suction Bracket and Camera
F2 body camera includes a Car Suction Cup Bracket to install the body camera on the car windshield.

This suction cup only support the clean and smooth glass material. If the surface is not smooth enough or frosted glass can not suck firmly.

Installing Car Suction Bracket and Camera - Step 1
Attach Car Bracket to F2 Camera

Installing Car Suction Bracket and Camera - Step 2
Lock the snap and get the camera sucked on the windshield

You May Concern

  1. Password
    The default is password off, and if you need this function, turn on it in the menu, the default password is 000000, and if you forget your new password, enter NJMD07 to reset the camera password.
  2. Return Button
    Press "Power" button to exit to previous interface when menu setting or playing back files
  3. Audio Button
    In standby mode, short press "FN" to turn on/off the Audio
  4. Loop Recording/Mark Important Files
    When the loop record is on, the camera will cover previous files to save new file when the space is full.
    If you don' t want certain files is covered, you can press "FN" button when recording as marked files. The screen will show a star as marked important file. Then this files won' t be covered.
    Loop Recording and Marking Important Files
  5. Video Fragment
    The default is 10mins per video clip, if you want longer or shorter fragment, please go to menu " Split time" setting.
  6. Playback
    In standby mode, short press " " button to enter playback.short press "FN" to select video, photo, audio playback.
  7. Delete file
    1. The camera supports to delete files by connecting the camera with computer
    2. You can also delete the password on the camera directly,
  1. In standby mode, short press " " button to enter playback, and select one.
  2. Long press "OK" button to Delete the files
  3. If you don' t want to delete, press "Power" button to return previous
  1. Battery&Charging
    The battery is 3000mAh battery, support 10 hours recording in 1080P and 4-6 hours charging. Please turn off the camera for charging.

Note:
Power off for charging and please charge camera fully after camera is left without working for long time.
Charging Indication

GPS Function

(Optional)

Active the GPS function

Enter Menu, turn on the "Global Positioning" (the top small icon will be yellow flash, the back of screen GPS icon flashes), then go outside to locate the GPS,once the GPS is located successfully, the top small icon will be yellow still. And back screen will show your coordinate position. (Please use the GPS in an open place. Or the signal will be hard to locate.)
Activating the GPS function - Step 1
Activating the GPS function - Step 2

How to check the GPS video on computer

The GPS player only support the PC. To playback the video with GPS,
Method 1:
Connect the camera with PC via USB cable, and install the GPS player directly
How to check the GPS video on computer - Method 1

Method 2:
please search boblov.com website and download the "F2 GPS Player" app provided by the manufacturer to the computer desktop.
How to check the GPS video on computer - Method 2

Note:
if you are alerted that "the file has a virus, download it yes or no", don't worry, it is only because your computer monitors an unfamiliar file. The file has no problem.

GPS Player Interface Indication

GPS Player Interface Indication

  1. Select file and exit
  2. Language/Speed unit/map choose
  3. Version
  4. To play previous video
  5. Pause the video
  6. To play next video
  7. Stop playing
  8. Select a file

WIFI Function

(Optional)

IOS system

  1. Search "Eyescam pro" in apple store and download
    Using the WIFI Function on IOS system - Step 1

www.apple.com

  1. Turn on the wifi on the camera menu. The top small screen icon will be blue, and back screen icon will be green.
    Using the WIFI Function on IOS system - Step 2
  2. Go to phone setting. Find out the body cameras Wifi SSID (amba-boss--) then input Wifi password (default 1234567890) and connect.
    Using the WIFI Function on IOS system - Step 3
  3. Open "Eyescam Pro" App to enter main interface and connecting the device.
    Using the WIFI Function on IOS system - Step 4
  4. Tap "Rec" "photo" icon to start recording, top "recording file" to preview the files. Tap right top icon to select file for download or delete.
    Using the WIFI Function on IOS system - Step 5
  5. Exit the current interface Tap the folder to view the video and photo files which are downloaded. Tap Connecting device to enter online interface.
    Using the WIFI Function on IOS system - Step 6

Android system

  1. Go to boblov.com website to download Android APK file. if you are alerted that "the file has a virus, download it yes or no", don't worry, it is only because your computer monitors an unfamiliar file. The file has no problem.
  2. The next connecting step is same with IOS, please refer to the IOS introduction from step

Note Please:
If the preview interface is like following, it is normal, as the files storage is big, it needs time to loading file. But don' t worry, you can still preview.
Using the WIFI Function on Android system

Reset

Reset button location
Use a small needle or paper clip to stick the camera.
Or long press power button with 18S to reset.

Specification

Record resolution GC4653 2M CMOS HD
Chipset Amba H22
Photo resolution (5M/12M/20M/25M/30M)
Record resolution 2670x1440 30P /2304x1296 30P
1920x1080 30P/1280x720 30P
848x480 30P
Audio format 8-10hours
Recording time 7.5hours (1080P,fully charged, IR off)
Battery capacity 3000mAh
Charging time 3hours (power off states)
Recording voice warning On/off optional
Screen auto off 30s/1min/3min/5min
UBS port USB 2.0
Angle degree 125°
Waterproof rate IP54
Password protection The file can only be deleted on computer after entering the password. When using the device, users can only browse files without deleting function.
Camera Size 63x49x22mm
Camera Weight 74g
Working temperature -15~55°C (Very important, or the battery and camera will be damaged)

Troubleshooting

The camera couldn't power on, stop working/ white screen/freeze?
Connect the charger and cable to charge the device with 4 hours; Long press power button about 18s to reset the camera.

Forget the password

The default is password off, and if you need this function, turn on it in the menu, the default password is 000000, and if you forget your new password, enter NJMD07 to reset the camera password.

A video or audio can not be played? Or no sound for videos?
Please check the menu and turn on the "Video Mute" function. Turn to the loudest volume of the Camera to check whether the sound could playback normally with the camera it self. It is recommended to playback videos/audio on the VLC media player or Quick Time Player.

Why the screen turns off automatically

The camera enters the LCD Auto Off mode in default Without 5 minutes operation. If you want the display is always on, please enter the menu to set LCD Auto Off option to Off. LCD Auto Off option can be set to off/1min/3min/5min.

Why does the unit shut off auto?

Please check whether the Auto Power Off option in the menu is auto power off in 15 mins without any operation. If you want the camera to stay power-onstate, please enter the menu to set Auto Power Off to Off. Auto Power Off mode can beset to off/5min/10min/15min.

The camera is stop recording after a coupon of hours?
To make sure the camera works well, fully charged 4-6hours before recording, then check if the sd card is full memory. we advised to open the loop recording in the menu, then the recording will cover previous file to save more space.

Package List

*Please note: Accessories maybe updated without prior notice, please refer to the actual receipt of the items.

Caution

  1. Do not expose camera or battery being placed in high/low temperature environment. If battery leaks or bulges, stop to use. Risk of explosion if battery is placed by an incorrect type.
  2. Never replace the battery on your own. It may cause the damage or explosion. Please contact us if the battery have any problem.
  3. Do not put the LCD display or lens under the sunshine.
  4. Never dismantle, crush, or pierce the product, or allow the product to short-circuit. Please persuade for professional assistance if the product doesn' t work properly.
  5. Always full charge the battery before use. It advised to charge at least 4 hours.
  6. If you do not use the machine, please charge the machine every once in a while, otherwise, the battery of the machine will be damaged slowly.

Customer Service

BOBLOV is dedicated to offer the best service to our valuable customer.
To reach BOBLOV customer service, please e-mail us:
Official Email address: Support@boblov.com
Official Website: www.boblov.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/BOBLOVGlobal/
Tel: +1(213)905-9206
Address: 10700 Jersey Blvd Ste 730, Rancho Cucamonga CA 91730, US

BOBLOV

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