Tactical Policing Cite HD User Manual

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CITE User Manual V 1.1
TACTICAL POLICING | 55/148 CHESTERVILLE RD, MOORABBIN, VIC 3193, AUSTRALIA
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July 23, 2013

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  • Page 1 CITE User Manual V 1.1 TACTICAL POLICING | 55/148 CHESTERVILLE RD, MOORABBIN, VIC 3193, AUSTRALIA July 23, 2013...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ............................3 CITE HD - Wearable High Definition Streaming Video................ 3 Cite Overview ............................4 Top of Cite Unit ........................... 4 Bottom of Cite Unit ..........................4 Front of Cite Unit ..........................5 Rear of Cite Unit ..........................5 Lens Module ............................
  • Page 3 Pre-record Mode ..........................22 Streaming Video Mode ........................23 GPS ..............................23 Mounting Options ..........................24 Data Storage............................24 Inserting Micro SD Card ........................24 Removing Micro SD Card ........................24 Using a Micro SD Adapter ......................... 24 Log File ..............................25 Time &...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    CITE HD - Wearable High Definition Streaming Video. CITE HD is a compact, modular, rugged and secure digital video recording system utilising a 1080P HD video camera core. The modular design allows for the lens to be mounted separately or attached to the main body.
  • Page 5: Cite Overview

    Cite Overview Top of Cite Unit Bottom of Cite Unit July 23, 2013...
  • Page 6: Front Of Cite Unit

    Front of Cite Unit Rear of Cite Unit July 23, 2013...
  • Page 7: Lens Module

    Lens Module July 23, 2013...
  • Page 8: Getting Started

    Getting Started Kit Contents Each Cite kit contains the following contents: 1 x Cite Unit 1 x Lens Unit 1 x IR Filter (Daytime use) 1 x Clear Filter (Nigh time Use) 1 x Remote Control Unit 1 x USB Cable 1 x Short Cable 1 x Long Cable 1 x Belt Clip...
  • Page 9 The flashing red LED light indicates the battery with the lowest charge. To remove the battery from the Cite unit, slide the battery release tab. Each battery is spring loaded and will slide forward for easier removal once the tab has been released. Replace with a fully charged battery.
  • Page 10: Cables

    Cables The cable used to connect the lens module to the Cite unit can either be screwed into place or left unscrewed. When left unscrewed, the cable connecting the lens module to the Cite unit can be released quickly, however the unit waterproof rating will not apply. When the cable is screwed into place at both ends, the unit is waterproof to a depth of 3 metres.
  • Page 11: Power

    Power LED Lights After inserting a battery into the Cite unit, two red LED flashes will confirm if the inserted battery is OK. If the two red LED flashes do not appear, there may be a fault with the battery and a replacement should be inserted.
  • Page 12: Sleep Mode

    These LED lights can flash one of three colours; blue, green or red. Blue LED light - There is no activity, e.g. there is no GPS signal and/or the Video system is not recording. Green LED light- The system is active, e.g. there is a GPS signal and/or the Video system is recording. Red LED Light- There is an error.
  • Page 13 The lens module also has a rotating mounting support located at the base of the lens ring to allow a mount to be placed at any angle. It is important to ensure that the video cable from the lens module to the Cite unit is always pointing towards the ground to guarantee the recorded image is not displayed upside down.
  • Page 14: Lcd Display

    LCD Display To activate the LCD display, press the ‘Sleep/Wake/Exit’ button once. A range of information is displayed to the user on the LCD screen. Located at the top left hand corner are three boxes containing the letters T, P & O. Each letter represents a different function.
  • Page 15: Cite Functions

    Cite Functions To access the security and set up menus depress the ‘Sleep/Wake/Exit’ button once. The LCD screen will activate. Next, depress the ‘Select’ button. Two icons will appear on the screen, a security icon and a set up icon. Use the toggle buttons to navigate between the two icons. Highlight the required icon, then depress the ‘Select’...
  • Page 16: Set Up

    Set Up This menu will allow access to the functions listed below. Use the toggle buttons to navigate between each menu item. Use the ‘Select’ button to access a highlighted menu. Within each menu use the toggle buttons to select the desired option and then press the ‘Select’...
  • Page 17: Security

    Security This menu will allow access to the functions listed below. Use the toggle buttons to navigate between each menu item. Use the ‘Select’ button to access a highlighted menu. Within each menu use the toggle buttons to select the desired option and then press the ‘Select’...
  • Page 18: Recording Video

    Recording Video The record function of the Cite unit can be activated in four ways: 1. Manual activation, using the record button on the unit itself. 2. Remote activation. 3. Gsensor activation. 4. External trigger – e.g. activation of lights/sirens. Manual Activation To activate the record function manually from the Cite unit, depress the record button.
  • Page 19: Remote Activation

    Remote Activation The Cite remote device is similar to a wrist watch. The user can use the remote to activate and deactivate the recording system. To activate or de-activate the recording system, press the start button located at the top right hand corner of the remote.
  • Page 20: Viewing Recorded Video

    Viewing Recorded Video Recorded video can be viewed directly on the Cite LCD screen, or by using a mini HDMI cable, the video can be viewed directly on another output source such as a TV or monitor. To view a recorded video, press the ‘Sleep/Wake/Exit’ button to activate the LCD display. Looking at the Cite unit from a top down view, press the right toggle button.
  • Page 21: Using The Remote Control

    Using the Remote Control The Cite remote device is similar to a wrist watch. The user can use the remote to activate and deactivate the recording system and to check battery health. The remote control uses an RF trigger and can operate the Cite unit within a 15 metre radius. Pairing the Remote with the Cite Unit Each remote control device must be paired with a Cite unit.
  • Page 22: Checking Battery Health

    A LED will flash on the face of the remote under the word ‘Mode’ each time the button is pressed. Green Flash – System is recording Blue Flash – System is idle, no longer recording Red Flash – an error has occurred. The corresponding LED lights will also flash on the Cite unit as outlined in ‘Manual Activation’...
  • Page 23: Lock Out Button

    Lock Out Button When activated this feature locks all buttons located on the Cite unit to avoid accidental activation/deactivation. The lock out button is located on top of the Cite unit, just below the right toggle button. Slide the button across to the closed padlock symbol to activate, or slide the button across to the unlocked padlock symbol to deactivate.
  • Page 24: Streaming Video Mode

    The ‘P’ icon located at the top left corner of the LCD screen represents the pre-record mode. When the ‘P’ icon is dark blue, the pre-record function is active. When the ‘P’ icon is light blue, the pre- record function is inactive. NB: Pre-record mode is inactive when the Cite unit is in sleep mode.
  • Page 25: Mounting Options

    Mounting Options The Cite unit can be mounted using any number of generic or custom made mounts. If the Cite unit is permanently mounted in a vehicle, then power and remote triggers functions can also be hardwired to the vehicle. Data Storage It is recommended that a micro SD card with a maximum storage of 32GB, class 10 is used with the Cite system.
  • Page 26: Log File

    Log File The Cite system uses a log file that automatically records all interactions with the Cite unit. For example the log will record, when menu settings have been changed, opening of the battery compartment door, removal of the SD from the unit, when the unit was activated/deactivated, change of user, activation/deactivation of tactical mode.
  • Page 27: Firmware Upgrade

    Firmware Upgrade To upgrade the firmware on the Cite unit, remove all batteries from the Cite unit. Launch the firmware upgrade application; locate the upgrade firmware binary file. Using the specialised USB cable, connect the Cite unit to the PC. The ‘Upgrade Firmware’ button will turn grey in appearance.
  • Page 28 INDEX Activate/Deactivate Recording ......................20 Batteries ..............................7 Bottom of Cite Unit ..........................4 Cables ..............................9 Change Password ..........................16 Checking Battery Health ........................21 Cite Functions ............................14 Cite Overview ............................4 Compass ..............................13 Data Security ............................16 Data Storage............................
  • Page 29 Rear of Cite Unit ............................5 Record Overwrite ..........................15 Recording by Gsensor ........................... 16 Recording Video ............................ 17 Remote Activation ..........................18 Removing Micro SD Card ........................24 Resolution ............................. 15 Security ..............................16 Set Up ..............................15 Sleep Mode ............................11 Specifications: ............................

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