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- Page 1 10-8 In-Car Video System Installation / User Manual 2013r1...
- Page 2 Warranty & Return Information All Products • Three (3) year free replacement of any failed component. No RMA required. Car Camera Components 1. Call 1-888-788-1048 and ask for Technical Support. 2. We will then mail a new component via USPS Priority Mail within one (1) business day. 3. When you receive the replacement, mail back the failed component. Shipping Address 10-8 Video Digital Evidence Solutions Copyright © 2011-2013 10-8 Video Digital Evidence Solutions. • All rights reserved. 1423 Huntsville, Hwy. Fayetteville, TN 37334 Disclaimer: 10-8 Video Digital Evidence Solutions reserves the right to make changes in specifications at any time and without notice. The information provided by this document is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed by 10-8 Video Digital Evidence Solutions for its use; nor any infringements of patents or other rights of Phone Numbers third parties resulting from its use. No license is granted under any patents or patent rights...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Setting Date and Time System Schematic G-Force Sensor Configuration Hardware: Installation Hardware: Usage Introduction In-Car Playback Digital Video Recorder Unit (DVR) Watch Previously Recorded Events Common Installation Areas Viewing Today’s Recordings Emergency Lights & Manual Activation Viewing Another Day’s Recordings 2.4GHZ Wireless Mic... - Page 4 Contents Software: Introduction Software Overview Software: Usage Opening A File Searching For A File Playing A File Adjusting Playback Speed Adjusting Playback Volume Maximizing the View of a Video Clip Stopping Playback Monitoring G-Force and Speed Events Using the Google GPS Window ™...
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Page 5: Cd-Rom Instructions
CD-ROM CD-ROM Instructions The CD at left contains the viewer software needed for playback on your computer. It also includes PDF copies of all manuals. When you insert the CD it will automatically run the software installation program Manuals To access the manuals: Insert the CD into your CD-ROM/DVD drive. When the installation program launches, click Cancel at the install prompt. You can then access the files on the CD through your file manager like you would any other CD. CD-ROM... -
Page 6: Safety
Safety Daily Operation Installation Safety You, as the driver, are solely responsible for the safe operation of your vehicle and the safety of your passengers according to the US and local WARNING: This product utilizes high voltage. Any traffic regulations. unauthorized modifications or damage to the products may result in electrical shock. WARNING: Do not use any features of this system to the extent it distracts you from safe driving. Your first priority 1. Handle all components with care. Inspect regularly for damage to while driving should always be the safe operation of your components and cabling. -
Page 7: Package Contents
Package Contents HARNESSES (Simplified for clairity) Power Harness A/V Harness REC ALM SD1 PWR GPS SD2 Camera* & Mount Digital Video Recorder (DVR) Sensor Harness 2.4GHZ Harness Mirror Harness Video Harness Mirror Wireless Mic (Optional) 2.4GHZ model shown. Camera Harness GPS Unit (Optional) * NOTE: Actual camera appearance may vary from illustration. -
Page 8: System Schematic
System Schematic Hardware: Installation Introduction The installation of the 10-8 Patrol Car video system breaks down to some very simple steps. The basic connection for video and audio are very similar to a VCR or DVD player. The one area that differs from what you may have done in the past is the connections for the alarm inputs . There are four (4) sensor ‘IN’ wires that will activate the recorder anytime voltage is applied to any of the four (4) wires. To help make the connections easier, the cables that attach to the back of the DVR each use a different type of connector. Familiarize yourself with the inputs in the picture on pages 12 and 13. 6 Pin 4 Pin Power Harness Harness You will need a single 12 volt power source for the system with RED: just one (1) power and one (1) ground source needed. Vehicle +12V “Ignition on”... -
Page 9: Digital Video Recorder Unit (Dvr)
Hardware: Installation Digital Video Recorder Unit (DVR) The first thing you will want to do is locate where you want to install the DVR. The small size of the unit makes that much easier than just a few short years ago. Common Installation Areas • Main equipment console • Either side of the console • In the dash • Under the dash. • Under pr next to Main Equipment Console • For Havis consoles, Havis offers a one piece mounting bracket. Part# C-E-T8V-1P 6 Pin 4 Pin Camera Power Harness AV Harness Harness Sensor Try to keep the unit in sight of the driver where they will be able Harness to use the I/R remote more easily. -
Page 10: Emergency Lights & Manual Activation
Hardware: Installation Emergency Lights & Manual Activation There are four (4) wires (leads) coming from the sensor harness. Each wire will activate the recorder when voltage is applied to any single wire. In a typical patrol car installation, 2 of these wires will be used. These wires will detect when voltage is present and activate the recorder. Caution: These wires are very sensitive and care must be taken that you do not connect to a wire that has low voltage all the time, as the recorder will detect voltage and activate the Sensor ‘IN’... -
Page 11: 2.4Ghz Wireless Mic
Hardware: Installation 2.4GHZ Wireless Mic If you hooked up the brown trigger lead to the DVR for remote activation, there is one setting that needs changed in the DVR: If your department opted for our new 2.4ghz wireless microphone system, congratulations! This is an incredible wireless microphone with excellent Trigger REC DVR Set-up range and clarity. The installation is easy and straight forward. Power on the system. Find a suitable place in the vehicle for the base station/receiver. Press the ‘Menu’ key on the remote. A bracket is included. It should be mounted in an easily accessible position. Be sure there is room to easily insert and remove the Use the arrow keys to select ‘Alarm’. transmitter in the cradle. Connect the RED wire (labeled PWR) to a positive 12v source. Select ‘Alarm In’. Connect the BLACK wire (labeled PWR GND) to a ground. On the next screen on the 3rd Sensor line, Under Enable, change to ‘ON’ All of the wires are labeled from the factory. For this installation, Change Pwr to ‘Low’. -
Page 12: 2.4Ghz Mic Antenna
Hardware: Installation 2.4GHZ Mic Antenna Plug the antenna into the gold plug on the top of the cradle. Secure by tightening the lock nut. Run the wire down under the dash or other hidden location, somewhere toward the front of the vehicle. Velcro or double-sided tape works great for securing the antennae end to a flat surface on the vehicle. BLACK (PWR GND) to ground Fuse RED (PWR) to +12V CAT 5 FIG. 3 2.4GHZ Wireless Mic Installation 2.4GHZ Wireless Mic Installation 2.4GHZ Wireless Mic Installation... -
Page 13: Uhf Wireless Mic
Hardware: Installation UHF Wireless Mic Locate a convenient spot for the wireless mic receiver (the small box with the collapsible antennas). The location does not have to be readily accessible once it is installed so you may want to put it under a seat, or under the dash Since it is so small and light, just Velcro it to the firewall or Power Button anywhere else that is convenient for you. -
Page 14: Single System Setup
Hardware: Installation Single System Setup Automatic Transmitter Setup In any wireless setup, each transmitter and receiver pair must be tuned Turn ON the transmitter. to the same frequency, or channel. The 10-8 wireless system uses automatic transmitter setup to synchronize the transmitter and receiver frequencies. Open the transmitter battery compartment to display the infrared (IR) port. (See page 28) Automatic Frequency Selection Press and release the Frequency button. (FIG. 5) Expose the transmitter IR port to the receiver. (FIG. 6) Press and hold the Scan/IR button on the receiver until the red light stops flashing on both the receiver and transmitter. (FIG. 6) This scans for a clear frequency and sets the receiver to that frequency. FIG. 5 Frequency Selection FIG. 6 Syncing the Transmitter and Receiver Proceed to Automatic Transmitter Setup on the next page. -
Page 15: Uhf Transmitter
Hardware: Installation UHF Transmitter Wearing the Bodypack Transmitter Clip the transmitter to a belt or slide through the transmitter clip as shown. If using a belt, slide the transmitter until the belt is pressed against the base of the clip. Changing the Bodypack Transmitter Batteries • Expected life for alkaline batteries is approximately eight (8) hours. -
Page 16: Mirror Monitor
Hardware: Installation Mirror Monitor Mount the mirror/monitor over the existing mirror. 4 Pin A/V Harness (to DVR) Run wires to DVR. A good place to run the wires for the mirror is to tuck them in the front edge of the headliner and down the passenger side pillar post. The covers on most modern pillar posts snap in to place and are easily removed with plenty of room. -
Page 17: Camera Mount
Hardware: Installation Camera Mount The mount is an excellent commercial mount and is very strong when properly attached to the windshield. Locate the mounting location of the camera - high and just right of Press in button. center on the windshield. This is normally to the rear and slightly to the right of the rear view mirror/monitor. Leave just enough room for the camera to rotate 180 degrees in either direction. Pull lever over Clean the glass where the mount is to be placed. -
Page 18: Front Camera
Hardware: Installation Front Camera Run the included cable along side the mirror/monitor cable to the DVR. Plug the BNC video connector from the camera to the BNC video-in cable from the DVR. Connect the power lead to one of the available power leads on the DVR power harness. Adjust the large locking wheel (FIG. 9) above the camera so that the camera can be rotated easily, yet stay in place while driving. Power (Female) Power (Male) Hold the camera firmly while adjusting the wheel. Power (Female) (Female) (Male) Power (Female) (Male) (Male) Video (Male) TO DVR (Female) Locking Wheel FIG. -
Page 19: Rear Camera
Hardware: Installation Rear Camera G-Force Sensor The 10-8 rear camera is a true Day/Nite camera with automatic infrared The G-Force sensor is integrated into the DVR and configured at the and B/W functions. It also features a separate external microphone to factory. capture sounds and conversations in the interior of the vehicle. The microphone can be placed in the console or any other convenient location GPS System for recording interior audio. Mounting options for this camera will vary greatly from vehicle to vehicle As long as the vehicle is in a location with a clear view of the sky and will depend on type of vehicle and if there is a rear divider in the and GPS satellites, you will get a reading from the GPS receiver. vehicle. The camera is supplied with a fully articulating universal mount. -
Page 20: Hardware: Configuration
Hardware: Configuration DVR Configuration If an administrator username and password has not been defined, use the defaults: Insure the SD card(s) are properly inserted in the DVR unit. Slot 1 username: admin password: 111111 should be used first as it is the primary slot. Scroll down and enter your information for: Company (Department), The additional slot is for extra storage. Each slot can accept a Driver (Last Name), I.D. (Unit/Badge #). card up to 32GB. This gives the system a total capacity of 64GB. (2 x 32GB = 64GB) Press the ‘Save’ button when done to save your changes. -
Page 21: Setting Date And Time
Hardware: Configuration G-Force Sensor Configuration Setting Date and Time The G-Force sensor is integrated into the DVR and configured at the Press ‘Menu’ on the remote. (FIG. 12) factory. Use the arrow buttons to scroll down and select ‘System’. Power up the system. Scroll and select ‘Initial’. Locate the menu section and select ‘Alarm’. You will be prompted by a login screen. Enter the proper user and password. Find the line labeled ‘G sensor’. We recommend a setting of 2-2.5g. As you decrease this setting the G sensor will be more sensitive. Use the arrow buttons to scroll down to each section that you need to This sensor will activate the recorder when the vehicle experiences an change. impact or jolt that is above the setting the sensor is set at. It will continue to record for approximately 30 seconds after impact. Along with the 30 second Highlight the area to be changed and press OK button. pre-record of the recorder, this will give you a recording of approximately 1 minute. Change values with +/- keys and press OK again to accept. Note that the G-Force sensor can be configured separately for The autotiming feature uses the GPS system to automatically each axis of movement of the vehicle. -
Page 22: Hardware: Usage
Hardware: Usage In-Car Playback Your video will begin to play and using the remote you can Fast Forward, Fast Rewind or Pause the playback. Watch Previously Recorded Events Viewing Another Day’s Recordings Use the calendar feature at the top of the Playback screen or use the If you are currently recording an event, you can still playback an search form to specify the day. event without interrupting the recording. Select the ‘Search’ button on the screen and press the ‘Enter’ remote button. Point the remote at the DVR and press the ‘Menu’ button. A list of events that have been recorded starting with the latest at the Choose the ‘Playback’ icon. top will display. Press the ‘Enter’ button on the remote. -
Page 23: Dvr Remote Control
Hardware: Usage DVR Remote Control Camera Adjustment There is a large wing-nut (FIG. 13) on the side of the camera mount that allows you to align the camera as needed. This adjustment should only be tightened enough to hold the camera in place while driving, but loose 2 Camera Menu enough to allow the camera to be swivelled or moved as needed. Split Screen Cancel Left SD Card Info Right Play Down Pause Return to Previous Stop Menu Adjustment Wing-nut Information Fast Forward Enter/Select Rewind FIG. 12 * NOTE: Actual camera appearance DVR Remote FIG. -
Page 24: Wireless Mic - 2.4Ghz
Hardware: Usage Wireless Mic – 2.4GHZ Transmitting LED Indicates transmitting status. If your department opted for our new 2.4GHZ wireless microphone Battery/Syncing LED Transmitter system, congratulations. This is an incredible wireless microphone with Battery status and syncing status. and Cradle excellent range and clarity. The operation is easy and straight forward. Talk Button Mode Button • As long as there is power to the cradle/receiver, and the transmitter is Mute Button inserted properly in the cradle, the transmitter will charge and stay External Mic. Jack charged. Internal Mic. ON/OFF Switch • Inserting the transmitter into the cradle will synch the frequency and channel between the transmitter and receiver. • When the ‘green’ LED light is solid, the battery is charged. Syncing Transmitter and Cradle Slide the small switch on the bottom of the transmitter to the ‘ON’... -
Page 25: Wireless Mic - Uhf
Hardware: Usage Software: Installation Wireless Mic - UHF Software Installation The wireless microphone provided with your system provides excellent Install the 10-8 Player software by running the CD supplied with your range and clarity, even while inside a building. The belt pack transmitter system. If the CD is not available, you may download the player software uses 2 AA batteries and has incredible battery life. It is the only system we from the 10-8 Video web site: have found that has an approximate 20hr battery life, as opposed to 4-6 hrs with most systems. http://www.10-8video.com/ We recommend rechargeable AA batteries and charger be purchased from most any electronic/department store. A 4 battery system with batteries and The player software will associate any files with the extension “.264” with charger can generally be found for $10-15. At the end of each shift you can itself. This will allow your to launch the player and automatically load a simply place the batteries in the charger when you charge your walkie. video file by double clicking the file’s name/icon in Windows Explorer. ® Because of the long battery life, you can simply turn the transmitter on at the start of a shift and leave it on for the entire shift. -
Page 26: Software: Introduction
Software: Introduction Software Overview Use the screen capture at right to familiarize yourself with the software interface. Camera 1 Video Clip Displays the video from camera 1. When this window or any of the video clip windows are double-clicked they will re-size to take up the entire video clip window area. Camera 2 Video Clip File Lists Tab Displays all of the clips in the currently selected folder. Event List Tab Displays all of the events in the currently selected folder. Search Tab Opens up a Windows file browser window to allow you to select the folder or files to ® review. Tabs Display Will show Files List or Events List depending upon which tab is selected. G-Force Graph Playback Speed Playback Volume Playback Timeline Stop Playback Play Maximize Currently Selected Video... -
Page 27: Software: Usage
Software: Usage Opening A File Searching For A File You can read files from either your hard drive, an SD Card or other You can search for files via their creation date and time, physical location external media. and event type. Click on the ‘Search Tab’ (#5 - FIG 15). Click on the ‘Search Tab’ (#5 - FIG 15). Click on ‘Open Folder’. Click on ‘Find File’. The standard Microsoft Windows file dialog window will appear. A dialog box will appear that allows you to narrow your search: ® Path: Browse to the folder location of your file(s). Define the physical location to search for files. You can narrow your search to a specific computer drive. Click on the ‘OK’ button. Date: All of the available files in the selected folder will appear in the Tabs Enter a specific date in the following format: YYYY-MM-DD Display (#6 - Fig 15) Begin: The beginning time of the event. Click once on the one of the files listed in the Tabs Display to see a preview in the right column. End: The ending time of the event. -
Page 28: Playing A File
Software: Usage Playing A File Stopping Playback Click on the ‘Stop’ icon. (#4 - FIG 16). The 10-8 Video player software is designed to be easy to use. If you have ever played a video file on a computer, then you’ll feel right at ease using Monitoring G-Force and Speed Events our software. The Event Monitor (#7 - FIG 16) will graph and display any changes in You can speed up, slow down, and view your videos frame by frame. You the vehicle’s G-Force along each axis (X,Y & Z) and the vehicle’s speed in can also use the Playback Slider (#1 - FIG 16) under the video to quickly go MPG & KPH during the recording. forward or backward in the video. Adjusting Playback Speed By adjusting the position of the Playback Speed Slider (#2 - FIG 16), you can play back the video at a faster or slower rate than it was originally recorded. Speeds ranged from 16 times slower to 16 times faster then normal speed. Adjusting Playback Volume Use the Playback Volume Slider (#3 - FIG 16) to adjust the playback volume of the video file. The software will playback the volume of the currently selected camera. -
Page 29: Using The Google ™ Gps Window
Software: Usage Using the Google GPS Window Exporting Events to a Video File ™ The Google™ map window behaves exactly like the maps located on Maintaining Evidence Integrity Google’s web site. Using your mouse, you can click and drag the moving Before discussing the ways you can save an individual event, it is the focus/center point of the map. The +/- buttons on the map will allow you important to understand how the file will be used later. If you are saving an to zoom in or out as needed. event for court, it is highly recommended that you use the original files. The The vehicle icon on the map will move along with the video you are reason for this is that the 10-8 System records video in a proprietary format. playing. This map and icon will display the exact positions of the vehicle This is done to maintain evidence integrity. There is no commercially that made the recording. available software to manipulate the videos in any way and this is the The text box that follows the vehicle icon on the screen is displaying reason you want to keep videos in their original format the date and time along with the speed of the vehicle at the time of the recording. Exported File Format If you do not have a need to maintain evidence integrity, you can export the videos into the standard AVI file format using the MP4 file compression Your computer must have access to the internet to use this codec. -
Page 30: Exporting An Event Report
Software: Usage Exporting an Event Report Select Audio: Select which of the available video clip(s)’ audio tracks to export. You can export an event report which will allow you to create a printed Since the exported video can contain more than one video window detailed page of a specific moment in a video recording. You can generate as but only one audio track, you need to choose the primary audio many of these reports as needed. track to use for the entire exported video clip. The audio channel number corresponds to the channel number in Set the player to display the exact moment for which you want to the file box at the top of the dialog window. generate a report. Progress and Start Button Click on the ‘Report’ icon (#10 - FIG 16). This is the progress bar that will display the overall progress of the exporting process. Clicking the start button begins the export Fill out any notes that you wish to add. process. Output (Change & Open) Click the ‘Print’ button to print the report. Clicking the ‘Change’ button will allow you to specify where the final exported video clip will be saved. This location defaults to the installation location of the player itself. Clicking the ‘Open’ button will open a Windows Explorer window ® displaying the contents of the selected location. Target: Final location and filename of the exported file. -
Page 31: Software Settings
Software: Usage Software Settings File Associations .264 The player settings can be accessed by clicking on the ‘Settings’ icon Checking this box will associate all .264 video files on the computer (#11 - FIG 16). Make sure to click ‘OK’ at the bottom of the window when to automatically open with the 10-8 Video Player. Selecting this done to save your changes. option is recommended. System Parameters .AVI Checking this box will associate all .AVI video files on the computer Language to automatically open with the 10-8 Video Player. Set the language used in the program’s interface. Windows Set the default number of video clip windows displayed when the program opens. Map Parameters Show GPS Track Enable the display of the path of the vehicle on the GPS map. Video Parameters Watermark Verify Will determine video is original/unedited. Use RGB16 Not needed for modern computers. Enable this for older 16bit color systems. -
Page 32: Archiving Video Tips
Software: Usage Archiving Video Tips The system automatically creates a new folder with that day’s date as the folder name for each day the system records video. This will make it easy to Department policies on archiving videos vary a great deal. From find a video later on when needed. departments with no policies to departments with archiving requirements As each officer’s folder grows, you can easily locate the time frame of the of 30 days to 1 year to forever! video by the folder name. In today’s digital environment, archiving videos is much less expensive and easier than it was a few short years ago with tape based systems. As of this writing, 1 terabyte drives are less than $100 and will store a great Do not delete or format the SD card. Just return it to the officer’s many videos from a lot of officers for years. Regardless of the actual time vehicle and insert it back in the DVR. It will still be at 10%, but frame you wish to keep your videos, we will outline below one simple when it reaches 0% it will start back at 99% and overwrite the recommendation that has worked well for many departments. Of course,... -
Page 33: Appendix A
Appendix A GMT Time Zones - United States Time Zone Name UTC/GMT Offset Atlantic GMT -4 Eastern GMT -5 Central GMT -6 Mountain GMT -7 Pacific GMT -8 Alaska GMT -9 Hawaii - Aleutian GMT -10...