860-00260-00 Draft 02 FirstVu HD One Operation Guide Professional, Wearable, High Definition Digital Video Recording System Copyright © 2016 Digital Ally, Inc. All Rights Reserved. This publication may not be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in whole or part in any form or by any means electronic, mechanical, recording, photocopying, or in any other manner without the prior written approval of Digital Ally, Inc.
FirstVu HD One™ Operation Guide 860-00260-00 Draft 02 Table of Contents INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................................................... 1 FIRSTVU HD ONE FEATURES .................................................................................................................................. 1 STANDARD PARTS ...................................................................................................
FirstVu HD One™ Operation Guide 860-00260-00 Draft 02 Toolbar Controls............................................................................................................................................ 23 Playback Controls ......................................................................................................................................... 23 Playback Slider bar .....................................................................................................................
FirstVu HD One™ Operation Guide 860-00260-00 Draft 02 Introduction The FirstVu HD One is a Professional, Evidentiary, Wearable, Mountable, and WeatherResistant Digital Video System. Record video and audio, evidence wherever the job requires, day or night while also collecting useful information such as a date/time stamp, and marks (video bookmarks). This Operation Guide is designed to get you up and running quickly with its basic features.
FirstVu HD One™ Operation Guide 860-00260-00 Draft 02 Standard Parts Item Qty 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 2 1 1 1 1 1 2 8 9 10 1 1 1 Description FirstVu HD One For Standard or Extended Battery Cable, USB 2.
FirstVu HD One™ Operation Guide 860-00260-00 Draft 02 Getting Started Software Updates Log on to http://www.digitalallyinc.com/login.cfm and register for an account to be an authorized user. By registering you will be able to download all the latest firmware/software updates and will be notified of future upgrades. Battery Charging Information The FirstVu HD One should be fully charged before initial use using the AC power outlet or DC auto adapter.
FirstVu HD One™ Operation Guide 860-00260-00 Draft 02 Setting the Date and Time Automatically setting the date and time The date and time is set by the factory prior to shipment. However, you must also enter the correct UTC offset when configuring the device so that the time zone can be set properly. For example, USA Central Standard Time =UTC -6. If using VuVault™, the date & time are automatically synced to your computer during activation.
FirstVu HD One™ Operation Guide 860-00260-00 Draft 02 Device Configuration – VuVault The FirstVu HD One contains a default configuration and can be used immediately. It may be reconfigured by activating the device using Digital Ally’s optional VuVault™ back-office software (recommended), or the Mini Configuration Manager application supplied on the FirstVu HD One product DVD. If you are using VuVault™, follow the instructions in this section to configure and activate your FirstVu HD One.
FirstVu HD One™ Operation Guide 860-00260-00 Draft 02 A configuration field will be available in the Admin>Devices tab within VuVault once a valid FirstVu HD One serial number has been added into the system. These global settings will define how all users will interface with the FirstVu HD One. Location Time Zone The local time zone is used to adjust the device when synchronizing to the Greenwich Mean Time.
FirstVu HD One™ Operation Guide 860-00260-00 Draft 02 Settings: 0-60 seconds [default = 0 seconds] Record Quality The Record Quality parameter allows the video compression bit rate to be adjusted. Digital video is compressed by taking out data that remains constant from each frame, and only storing data that actually changes. This allows videos with still backgrounds to be much smaller than they would be if the background had to be present in every single frame.
FirstVu HD One™ Operation Guide 860-00260-00 Draft 02 VuLink Setting Set VuLink Assign a VuLink™ device serial number for use with your FirstVu HD One. A Vulink™ wireless link is required (see the “VuLink Operation and Installation Guide”, or call Digital Ally Inc. Technical Support for more information). VuVault GO Setting Set VuVault GO Use this field to enable use of the VuVault GO application.
FirstVu HD One™ Operation Guide 860-00260-00 Draft 02 Activating your FirstVu HD One within VuVault The Media Card Administration function is used to erase, format, and activate the FirstVu HD One device to be ready for use with VuVault. The FirstVu HD One must be connected to a VuVault computer via USB port. Make sure it is powered on and in Standby mode. 1. Select Media Card Admin from the Admin navigation bar. 2. Select the correct Device Type from the available options.
FirstVu HD One™ Operation Guide 860-00260-00 Draft 02 Clear Data and Activate Device – this option erases any data on the internal memory and activates it. Always ensure that all relevant data has been previously uploaded to the system before deleting it from the FirstVu HD One. 8. Click the Activate button. The Status field will indicate when the process has completed. VuVault will create files named “deviceconfig” and “AssignedTo” and place into the root folder of the FirstVu HD One.
FirstVu HD One™ Operation Guide 860-00260-00 Draft 02 Device Configuration – Mini Configuration Manager The FirstVu HD One contains a default configuration and can be used immediately. It may be reconfigured by activating the device using Digital Ally’s optional VuVault™ back-office software (recommended), or the Mini Configuration Manager application provided on the supplied FirstVu HD One product USB Flash Drive.
FirstVu HD One™ Operation Guide 860-00260-00 Draft 02 Device Configuration Press the button to create or edit a device configuration. The default device configuration screen will then be available for editing. Use the drop down arrows to make your selections. Location Time Zone The local time zone is used to adjust the device when synchronizing to the Greenwich Mean Time. During device configuration, the local time from the PC real time clock will be used, and Central Standard Time is set by default.
FirstVu HD One™ Operation Guide 860-00260-00 Draft 02 Daylight Saving When set to On, Daylight Saving setting time will be automatically adjusted for the configured Local Time Zone. If this is disabled, time will not be adjusted for Daylight Saving. Settings: On, Off [default] Date Format The date format displayed on the event recordings is selected through this setting.
FirstVu HD One™ Operation Guide 860-00260-00 Draft 02 Audio Mode The audio mode determines how audio will be recorded to your device. If enabled, audio information is recorded during the recorded event and during the configured pre-event time. If enabled (w/o Pre-event), audio will be recorded during the event but not recorded during pre-event. If this option is disabled, no audio will be recorded. If the Pre-Event Time is set for 0, there cannot be pre-event audio.
FirstVu HD One™ Operation Guide 860-00260-00 Draft 02 Operation Powering On/Off To power on, slide the power switch to the ‘ON’ position. The blue and yellow LED’s will flash alternately to indicate that it is powering on. Once powered on, the unit is ready to start a recording. To power the unit off, first stop any active recording or playback session and slide the power switch to the ‘OFF’ position.
FirstVu HD One™ Operation Guide 860-00260-00 Draft 02 The FirstVu HD One is capable of advanced security features which may restrict a user’s access to recorded event files. These restrictions can be implemented by a system administrator only if using the VuVault back office software. If the Secure USB port feature has been enabled in the VuVault Admin>Settings>FirstVu HD One Defaults tab, video and metadata files will not be accessible through the USB port and can only be uploaded using VuVault.
FirstVu HD One™ Operation Guide 860-00260-00 Draft 02 The system will verify the files to be uploaded. If event files are being uploaded from a device that is not recognized by the system, the user will be prompted to add them with the built-in Add Device Wizard by clicking on Define Device in the lower right-hand corner of the Device Event Details pane. Please refer to the VuVault User’s Guide Add Device Wizard section for further details. 3.
FirstVu HD One™ Operation Guide 860-00260-00 Draft 02 5. After the upload process finishes, the uploaded files will be available for viewing in the My Dashboard, and Search screens. For more information, consult the VuVault User’s Guide. FirstVu HD One cannot record while it is uploading or downloading files. Secure USB Port Method 1.
FirstVu HD One™ Operation Guide 860-00260-00 Draft 02 VuVault will load the available recordings from your device and verify the files to be uploaded. If event files are being uploaded from a device that is not recognized by the system, the user will be prompted to add them with the built-in Add Device Wizard by clicking on Define Device in the lower right-hand corner of the Device Event Details pane. Please refer to the VuVault Administrator’s Guide for further details on how to add a device. 4.
FirstVu HD One™ Operation Guide 860-00260-00 Draft 02 5. A progress bar will move from left to right on the bottom of the screen, and details of the upload process will be displayed in the window. 6. After the upload process finishes, the uploaded files will be available for viewing in the My Dashboard, and Search screens. For more information, consult the VuVault User’s Guide. 7. If configured in the Admin>Settings tab, VuVault will remove the files from the FirstVu HD One after the upload is complete.
FirstVu HD One™ Operation Guide 860-00260-00 Draft 02 Using the Docking Station The optional FirstVu HD One docking station provides automated, simultaneous uploading and charging for up to 12 FirstVu HD One™ devices + 12 external batteries. Status LED’s will inform you of the upload process and battery charging process for each attached device.
FirstVu HD One™ Operation Guide 860-00260-00 Draft 02 Video Playback and Management Using VuVault VuVault is Digital Ally’s robust back-office video management solution. The VuVault media player can be opened by double-clicking on a video entry in My Dashboard or Search screens, or by selecting Play from the right-click menu. For more information about using the VuVault player, please consult the VuVault User’s Guide.
FirstVu HD One™ Operation Guide 860-00260-00 Draft 02 Toolbar Controls Browse Media: Browse and select event files (.mtd) to playback. Save Media: Save changes or segment a video event. Segmenting the video allows you to create a new video without altering the original video. Media Details: Displays the details of the media file and allows adding additional information. Edit Marks: Add/Edit Marks or Notes to the video event. Image Capture: Save a snapshot of a frame of video.
FirstVu HD One™ Operation Guide 860-00260-00 Draft 02 View Selection and Options The View Selection drop down box allows you to select the information that is displayed in each window such as Video 1, Marks, and Media Details. Point the mouse to the top of each window to display the following drop down bar. Then point on the window heading to display the View Selection drop down box. Full Screen View: Click on the Full Screen icon or Double Click in the window to display full screen.
FirstVu HD One™ Operation Guide 860-00260-00 Draft 02 Status Indicators LED Status indicators are used to indicate the operational status of the FirstVu HD One. The status indicators are located on the top of the camera module and main module.
FirstVu HD One™ Operation Guide 860-00260-00 Draft 02 Covert Mode Red Blue Yellow Power and Record Powering On Event Recording Start Momentary Flash - Alternating Flash - - - - - - - 15% Charge remaining - - - Charge in Progress - Flash - Charging Complete - On - Transfer in Progress - - Flash Transfer complete - - On Standby or Standby Pre-Event Memory Alerts 15 minutes remaining Battery Alerts Data Transfer VuLink* Connected with VuLink Error VuLink will display a flas
FirstVu HD One™ Operation Guide 860-00260-00 Draft 02 Specifications Operating Temperature Storage Temperature -20° to +70° C -40° to +80° C Standard Battery 3.7VDC, 2,200mAh, Rechargeable Lithium Ion Polymer Battery, Field replaceable. 2 batteries included. Extended Battery (Optional) 3.7VDC, 4,400mAh, Rechargeable Lithium Ion Polymer Battery, Field replaceable. 1 battery included. Dimensions With Standard Battery 2.619” x 4.154” x 0.839” Dimensions With Extended Battery 2.619” x 4.154” x .
FirstVu HD One™ Operation Guide 860-00260-00 Draft 02 Warranty Information STANDARD LIMITED WARRANTY FIRSTVU HD ONE™ HIGH DEFINITION COMPACT PERSONAL VIDEO RECORDER. We warranty that our personal video recorder, Model FirstVu HD One, will be free from defects in workmanship and material for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase by the original purchaser.
FirstVu HD One™ Operation Guide 860-00260-00 Draft 02 Contact Information 9705 Loiret Blvd Lenexa, KS 66219 Website: www.digitalallyinc.com Support E-Mail: support@digitalallyinc.com Sales E-Mail: sales@digitalallyinc.
FirstVu HD One™ Operation Guide 860-00260-00 Draft 02 Regulatory 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. 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.
