Fusion User Manual COBAN£Technologies Inc. 11375 W. Sam Houston Parkway S. # 800 Houston, TX 77031 Tel: Fax: 1-281-925-0488 1-281-925-0535 http://www.cobantech.
Fusion User Manual 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.
Fusion User Manual 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. Version Q4 2013 www.cobantech.
Fusion User Manual 3. Tap the application icon to return to the Camera View Screen. Version Q4 2013 www.cobantech.
Fusion User Manual 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.
Fusion User Manual 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.
F Fusion Usser Manu ual R Recor rding The core featture of the mobile recordiing system iss its ability to T o quickly and accurately ccapture video os when the user in nitiates a reccording. The Coban mobile recording system inco orporates a multitude m of o options to sta art a recordin ng, a to view videos and v as they are being recorded. r S Start a Rec cording 1. Tap the t camera 1 icon to begin a recorrding using th he primary ca amera via th he video o recorder. 2.
F Fusion Usser Manu ual E Event Type The Event Ty T ype screen will w pop up im mmediately affter the user stops a video recording. The event type t helps th he D DVMS classiffy the video, and allows meta-data m an nd other deta ails about the e video to be e stored with the video. Th he m mobile record der system will w return toth he Camera View V Screen andWireless sMicrophone ewill also retu urn to standb by o once the vide eo has been linked to an event type. S Select an Event E Typ pe 1.
Fusion User Manual 5. Tap any of the text fields to display the Virtual Keypad. 6. Type information regarding the recording using the Virtual Keypad then tapOK. Version Q4 2013 www.cobantech.
Fusion User Manual 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 snapshot icon to enlarge the snapshot. Note: The snapshot preview will be displayed for approximately 10 seconds. Version Q4 2013 www.
F Fusion Usser Manu ual R Review Sn napshots 1. Use the t arrow keys to scroll th hrough the snapshots in the mobile recorrder system. 2. Click X to delete snapshots. s n to Camera View screen n. 3. Click OK to return B Bookm mark Bookmarks are used to m B mark points in n a video that the reviewe er or user fee els are signifficant. Bookm marks also alllow u users to quick kly relocate tthese signific cant points of videos during a review. S a Book Set kmark in Mobile M Rec corder 1.
Fusion User Manual More Functions Tap MORE to access additional enhancement options such as: - System Summary - Equipment Test - Close Shot - Sync GPS Time - View Snapshot - Edit Event Data - PreEvent Playback - Enable Live Audio - Volume - IP Address - Record Indicator Traffic Watch Night Mode Color Mode Exit Access the More Menu 1. Tap MORE from the camera preview screen. 2. Tap the appropriate button to access the additional enhancement options. Version Q4 2013 www.cobantech.
Fusion User Manual 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.
Fusion User Manual 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.
Fusion User Manual 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.
Fusion User Manual 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.
Fusion User Manual 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.
Fusion User Manual 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. Version Q4 2013 www.cobantech.
Fusion User Manual 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. Version Q4 2013 www.cobantech.
Fusion User Manual 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.
Fusion User Manual 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.
F Fusion Usser Manu ual 5. Tap to set a bookmark k in the video o. 6. Tap to set a bookmark in the video. 7. to play y the video at a double Tap speed. 8. Tap point. to rewiind the video o to the starting 9. Use the t track barr at the bottom of the scree en to move th hroughout the video. 10. Use the t audio cha annel button ns at the botto om right of the screen n to toggle on and off the e audio o channels. to stop 11. Tap p the video playback p and d n to the Vide eo List screen n.
Fusion User Manual 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. Version Q4 2013 www.cobantech.
Fusion User Manual 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.
Fusion User Manual 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.
Fusion User Manual 2. Tap EXIT SYSTEM at the bottom of the screen. 3. Tap Shutdown or Upload & Shutdown to shutdown the mobile recorder system. Note:Upload & Shutdown will upload videos prior to shutdown (see page ᙑᎄ! ࡸࡳآᆠ᧘Ζfor more information on this function.) 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.
Fusion User Manual 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.
