COBAN Technologies FUSIONG1-WMG1 G4 Fusion User Manual Fusion Rx

COBAN Technologies, Inc. G4 Fusion Fusion Rx

User Manual

Fusion
User Manual
COBAN£Technologies Inc.
11375 W. Sam Houston Parkway S. # 800
Houston, TX 77031
Tel: 1-281-925-0488
Fax: 1-281-925-0535
http://www.cobantech.com
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Introduction
The Coban Fusion mobile recorder is the front line of the Digital Video Management System (DVMS). The mobil
recorder allows users to record two channels of audio and two channels of video streams simultaneously to the
in-car CPU. This information is stored in the Mobile Hard Disk Drive until it can be transferred to the BOClient.
This manual addresses the steps needed to properly use the Mobile recording system.
Log In to the Fusion Mobile Recorder
1. After the mobile recording system has been
powered up, the Mobile Start Recorder
Software will initiate and display the Officer
Log-In screen.
Note:The officer ID should be automatically entered
into the appropriate field from information input
during MHDD checkout. If not, enter the appropriate
Officer ID.
2. Tap the Password button to display the
Virtual Keypad.
3. Type your password using the Virtual
Keypad then tap OK.
4. Tap Login.
5. The System Time and Date screen will
appear. Change the system time and date if
it is incorrect using the appropriate arrow
keys.
6. Take note of the estimated remaining
recording time.Storage remaining for video
recording is displayed above the OK button.
Note:A warning prompt will be displayed if available
recording time is under 4 hours.
7. Tap OK.
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NOTE:A successful Login will show the Officer ID
number on the bottom right of the Camera View
screen.
Minimize/Maximize
the Application Window
1. Tap the application icon to minimize the
window.
2. Tap Hide Camera View to minimize the
application window and access the desktop.
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3. Tap the application icon to return to the
Camera View Screen.
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Camera View Screen
Thisscreen displays the camera input and providesoptions for the user to start recording, create bookmarks, take
snapshots of the video and other functions.It also provides iconsthatreflect the light bar status, radar gun reading,
GPS indicator (if installed), and the in-carmicrophone ON / OFF status.At the bottom of this screen, it shows the
Pre-EventBuffering time, which indicates the length of video that is being pre-recorded prior to User pressing
theRecord button.
Camera Preview
Video Logs
Playback Function
Record
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Date and Time Mic Icon
Buffer Setting
Minimize/Enlarge
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Snapshot Function Recording Indicators
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Camera Preview–The camera preview displays the image as seen through the camera lens. The defualt image is
set as the front facing camera in most cases. For TopCam user, tap the camear view to toggle between enlarged
and normal view (see page ??? for more information on this fuction.)
Video Log - The Video Log documents readings and status from various devices such as, light bar status,
microphone status, bookmark, etc.
Snapshot Function–Tapping the snapshot icon will take a JPG freeze frame image of the video at that point in
time. A preview of the snapshot will be displayed immediately beneath the snapshot icon for fifteen seconds (see
page for more information on snapshot function.)
Minimize/Enlarge Button – The minimize/enlarge button will minimize or enlarge the mobile recorder application
and allow users the ability to access other programs on the computer.
Recording Indicators–The recording indicators blink red to signify which camera is recording. If not cameras are
recording the recording indicators do not blink. When there is only onecamerainstalled on the vehicle, the user will
not see a C1 and C2 camera indicator. Users can tap on the recording indicators to make that cameras view active
on the Camera Preview.
Date and Time – The Data and Time display is set during the officer log in sequence and continuously displays the
current date and time.
Buffer Setting – The Pre-Event buffer is set by the System Administrator through Coban’sBOCllient application.
The Pre-Event Buffer display is a reminder to the user that all recordings are provided with a set pre-event
recording. This buffer can be adjusted through BOClient or in some cases through mobile recorder.
Mic Icon – The wireless microphone icon will blink when the wireless microphone is recording audio.
Light Bar Indicator – the light bar indicator will blink when the vehicles light bar is activated.
Function Buttons–The function buttons provide users the access to greater functionality, including:
The Menu button provides useraccess to Camera View, Playback,Switch User, or Exit. (Please referto Page 16 for
moredetails)
Bookmark Iocn – Tap the bookmark icon to set a mark in a video for ????
Auto Zoom - When pressed, will automatically zoom the camera, pause for 3 seconds and zoom back toUser’s
original zoom setting. There isno need to manually disengage.
Press CameraControl to access Zoom, Brightness& Focus Control.
The More button allows user to access additional enhancement options.(Please refer to
Page 9 for more detail)
Secondary Camera View - SIf installed, will be configured asC2 (camera 2) a second image will appear below the
primary camera image next to the C2 icon.
Playback Functions - Allows user to playback previously recorded video, enter / edit video event data, send
selected video wirelessly (if wireless option is purchased) and manually retain video. (Please referto Page 17 for
moredetails)
Record Buttons - User may initiate recording by pressing the wireless microphone, turning on thelight bar or siren
(if equipped as a system trigger), or pressing the“RecordButtons” on thescreen.
Radar SpeedReading:If installed, T=Target Speedand P=Pursuit Speed
GPS Reading: If installed,GPS readingwill be displayed.
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5. Tap any of the text fields to display the
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6. Type information regarding the recording
using the Virtual Keypad then tapOK.
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Snapshot
Tapping the snapshot icon will take a JPG freeze frame image of the video at that point in time. A preview of the
snapshot will be displayed immediately beneath the snapshot icon for fifteen seconds.
Take Snapshot
1. Tap Snapshot to take a JPG freeze frame of
the image on the camera view screen.
2. Tap the preview that appear beneath the
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More Functions
Tap MORE to access additional enhancement options such as:
- System Summary
- Close Shot
- View Snapshot
- PreEvent Playback
- Volume
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- Sync GPS Time
- Edit Event Data
- Enable Live Audio
- IP Address
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- Traffic Watch
- Night Mode
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Access the More Menu
1. Tap MORE from the camera preview
screen.
2. Tap the appropriate button to access the
additional enhancement options.
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System Summary
1. Tap System Summary.
2. A popup window will appear that shows:
- Total number of videos recorded
- Total offender records entered
- Recording time left
Close Shot
Coban’s camera is designed to focus beyond the
patrol car’s windshield. This point of focus ensures
that rain drops or other debris on the windshield do
not negatively affect the picture.
Users may use close shot mode to bring the focus
point down to within one inch from the camera for 5
seconds. During this time, a snapshot will be taken
for later review.
1. Position the ID or other object approximately
1Ǝ from the camera’s lens.
2. Tap Close Shot.
3. The camera will re-focus and take a
snapshot JPG image that will be saved in
the snapshots file (see page ??? for more
information on reviewing snapshots).
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View Snapshots
Snapshots, those taken via the snapshot function on
the camera view screen or those taken utilizing the
close shot function, are stored in the same place.
Access these files by:
1. Tap View Snapshots.
2. Use the arrow keys to scroll through the
snapshots in the mobile recorder system.
3. Click X to delete snapshots.
4. Click OK to return to Camera View screen.
PreEvent Playback
Following a playback the user can adjust the pre-
event buffer based on the situation recorded in the
video.
1. Tap PreEvent Playback.
2. Tap the left and right arrow buttons to adjust
the length of the pre-event section.
3. Tap the extract button to retrieve the
selected length of pre-event. This allows the
user to playback and attach a longer pre-
event than it is defined in the back-office
system.
4. The extra length of pre-event is included in
the final video.
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Sync GPS Time
User may use this button to syncvideo clock to GPS
time clock if the time is off by more than 10
minutes( provided that GPS is installed on the
mobile recorder system).
1. Tap Sync GPS Time.
2. A popup window will appear providing the
user with the difference between the system
time and the GPS time.
3. Tap Yes to synchronize the system time to
the GPS time.
Edit Event Data
Each recorded video is linked with an event type.
Events can be defined as trafficstop, accident,
assistance, or any other definable eventtype.Each
event may have multiple data points including
offender information, user activities, location
description, and remarks.
1. To access the Event Data Screen, TapEdit
Event Data.
Note:This option willbe grayed outif the system is
not recording.
2. Select the event type from the pre-defined
event list.
3. Once event type is selected, the User may
then start adding personal information of
offenders, orselect the applicable activities.
4. Enter Case Numbers and Ticket numbers in
the fields provided at the top left of the
screen.
5. Tap Remarks to Enter comments regarding
the video event.
6. Check the activities boxes to describe the
activities taken during the video event.
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Offender Data Screen
1. Tap to enter the offender data screen.
2. Enter offender data in the fields provided in
the offender data screen.
3. Tap Save when the entries are completed.
4. Tap Violations to access the Violations
Selection screen (see page 17 for more
information on entering violations data).
5. Tap to access the offender data and
edit data regarding the event.
6. Tap to delete offender data.
7. Tap to move offender data from one
event to another.
8. Tape the field next to Location/Remark to
enter text regarding the location of the video
event.
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Violation Selection Screen
1. Tap Violations in the Offender Data screen
(see page 16) to access the Violation
Selection screen.
2. For events where a warning or an arrest
took place, check the appropriate box
across from the appropriate violation.
3. For events involving druginterdiction, the
Usercancheck the box in the Drug-1or
Drug-2 column across from the appropriate
violation.
Note:Drug-1is used to indicatepersonal useof the
drug; Drug-2is for other drug interdictions (such as
DrugTrafficking orDealing).
4. Tap OK to return to the Offender’s Data
screen.
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Color Mode
By default, color mode is enabled. There are times
when it may be useful for to disable color mode in
order to enhance lighting and reduce glare.
1. Tap Color Mode on the Menu screen to
activate black and white preview.
2. Tap Color Mode again on the Menu screen
to re-activate color mode and deactivate
black and white preview.
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Night Mode
Night Mode dims the in-car monitor for clarity and
providesless glare during darkened conditions.
1. Tap Night Mode to activate night mode and
reduce the brightness of the monitor.
2. Tap Night Mode again to deactivate night
mode and return the monitor to the default
brightness settings.
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Traffic Watch
Traffic Watch allows users the ability to zoom out as
soon as the record button is tapped.
1. Tap Traffic Watch to turn on the traffic watch
function.
2. The screen shot on the left shows a preview
where the user is focusing on the license
plate of the vehicle in the frame.
3. When the video recording is activated there
the camera would automatically zoom out to
obtain the entire scene.
IP Address
1. Tap IP Address to display the IP address of
the vehicle.
2. A popup window will appear providing the IP
address information.
3. Click OKto return to the Main Menu screen.
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Playback Video
The CobanBOClient is a software application used to review videos at the department once the videos are
uploaded. In some cases users have found it necessary and useful to review videos in the field or immediately after
recording them. The Playback feature allows users this capability to review videos from the mobile recorder system
display.
1. Tap PLAYBACK on the right side of the
screen to access the playback function.
2. The Video List screen will appear listing
video’s stored on the MHDD by date and
time taken. Location and Event will also be
displayed.
3. Tap the video to play. The video will be
highlighted in light green when selected.
4. Tap Play at the bottom of the screen.
Note: Tap Data to access the Offender Data screen
(see page 16 for more information on the Offender
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Switch Officer
1. Tap Menu on the right side of the screen.
2. The Officer Login screen will appear.
3. Enter the officer ID and password in the
appropriate fields and Tap OK.
Note: Tap the field titles, ie. Officer ID,Password
to access the Virtual Keypad.
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Upload Videos
- Mobile Hard Disk Drive upload
MHDD Upload
Users must check in and check out Mobile Hard
Disk Drives (MHDD) to upload videos in
departments that do not utilize the wireless upload
capability.
1. Tap MENU on the Camera Preview screen.
2. Place the MHDD in the upload cradle.
3. An upload popup window will appear. Enter
or the serial number of the MHDD if it is not
automatically entered into the field provided.
4. Check the appropriate box to check out the
hard disk after upload and the system will
run the checkout application automatically
after uploading.
CAUTION: Do not remove MHDD from the cradle
during the upload process. Removing the MHDD
from the cradle could result in loss of data and
videos.
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5. A message box will show the progress of
the upload and check out process.
6. Follow the directions to safely remove the
MHDD from the cradle.
Exit the System
The mobile recorder system is capable of automatically shutting down following the upload and processing of
videos stored in the MHDD. This enables users to select the shutdown option, turn off the vehicle, and leave with
the confidence of knowing the data stored on the system will not be lost.
1. Tap MENU from the Camera View screen.
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2. Tap EXIT SYSTEM at the bottom of the
screen.
3. Tap Shutdown or Upload & Shutdown to
shutdown the mobile recorder system.
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4. The mobile recorder system will process all
videos for upload.
Note: In some cases the mobile recorder system
must finish processing vidoes before it can properly
shutdown or upload videos. The User can turn off
the vehicle and leave as the movile recorder system
will automatically proceed with the upload and
shutdown operation once the video processing is
complete.
Mobile Recorder Quick Reference Guide
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
INTERFERENCE STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
-- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
-- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
-- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
CAUTION:
To assure continued FCC compliance:
1. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device
could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
2. This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with
minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.
FCC Label Compliance Statement:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.

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