FOCUS H1 Installation Guide 1. Introduction This document is intended for use with Safe Fleet FOCUS H1 In-Car Video System and contains instructions for using the Safe Fleet FOCUS H1. Safe Fleet manufactures state-of-the-art mobile data computers and digital video recording equipment for use in the public safety, utility and military community.
(Vehicle specific mounts are available for 2020+ Ford Explorer Utility, 2018-2020 Tahoe, and 2021+ Tahoe). 2.3 Mounting the Focus H1 CPU The following images show the front and the back of the Focus H1 CPU respectively. To mount the CPU, follow these steps: 1. Locate a flat surface.
Be careful not to damage the vehicle’s fuel tank with the self-tapping screws. 2.4 Mounting the Monitor To mount the Focus H1 monitor, follow these steps: 1. Attach the Ram Diamond Ball Mount and secure it to the back of the monitor with the 8-32 machine screws.
2. Installing Focus H1 In-car Video System FOCUS H1 Installation Guide 2.5 Mounting the Front Camera To mount the front camera, follow these steps: 1. Install the flat plate by removing the visor clip and placing the plate around the hole. Mark and drill pilot holes first to make the self-drilling screws easier to install.
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2. Installing Focus H1 In-car Video System FOCUS H1 Installation Guide 6. With the star washer bolt, mount the camera to the bracket and properly position the camera. 7. Make sure to zip tie the camera cable out of the way, but allow enough slack to move the camera if needed.
2. Installing Focus H1 In-car Video System FOCUS H1 Installation Guide 2.6 Mounting the Rear Camera Hardware provided for rear camera installation: (2) self-drilling screws, mounting plate, camera mount, camera bolt with star washer, mounting plate bolt, flat washer, and...
2.7 Wiring the Focus H1 2.7.1 Using the Power Harness for Wiring the CPU To wire the FOCUS H1 using the Power Harness, follow these steps: 1. Attach the BLACK wire of the POWER HARNESS to ground. 2. Take the inline fuse holder and release the clasp on the holder to remove the fuse.
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2. Installing Focus H1 In-car Video System FOCUS H1 Installation Guide Connect the monitor extension cable (black) here NOTE: Orientation For proper orientation make sure the top flat side of the connector is facing up. 2.7.3 Wiring the Front Camera To wire the front camera, follow these steps: 1.
2. Installing Focus H1 In-car Video System FOCUS H1 Installation Guide 2.7.4 Wiring the Rear Camera To wire the rear camera, follow these steps: 1. Run the camera extension cable (red) from the rear camera location to the CPU. 2. Connect the camera pigtail to the camera extension cable.
2. Installing Focus H1 In-car Video System FOCUS H1 Installation Guide 2.8 Connecting the Peripherals This section describes how you can connect the peripherals of the Focus H1 in-car Video System. 2.8.1 Connecting the GPS To wire the GPS, follow these steps: 1.
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2. Installing Focus H1 In-car Video System FOCUS H1 Installation Guide The microphone has the following three buttons • Rec – larger button on top • PB1 – smaller button on top. This is a programmable function button. • PB2 – side button. This is a programmable function button.
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2. Installing Focus H1 In-car Video System FOCUS H1 Installation Guide Connecting the Microphone Receiver to the CPU Follow these steps to connect the microphone receiver to the CPU. To connect the microphone receiver to the CPU: 1. On the CPU, find the 15-pin port labeled "WMIC".
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• Safe Fleet recommends routing this cable along the same route as the Safe Fleet color coded cables. • This accessory will be plugged into the back of the CPU, near the pig- tails, utilizing a RP SMA Male connector.
Obtaining Safe Fleet Support FOCUS H1 Installation Guide Obtaining Safe Fleet Support Safe Fleet offers the following ways to obtain support. Before you contact us, please have the following information ready to provide Support: • Department Name • Name of the registered contact with Safe Fleet. If not registered within our system as an authorized contact, contact your project manager and request to be added to our contact list.
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