Stalker Body-Worn VUE User manual

Brand: Stalker

Model: Body-Worn VUE

Category: PC/workstation barebones

Type: User manual

S®

VUE

Body-Worn

Video Camera / Recorder

Operator’s Manual

PROPRIETARY – COPYING AND REPRODUCING RESTRICTED

applied concepts, inc.

2609 Technology Drive

Plano, TX 75074

Phone (972) 398-3780

Fax (972) 398-3781

Toll Free Sales 1-800-STALKER

Toll Free Service 1-877-STALKER

[email protected]

www.stalkerradar.com

011-0121-00 Rev D

Dear Valued Stalker Customer:

Thank you for choosing the StalkerVUE Standalone Wearable Digital Camera.

We sincerely appreciate you purchasing the StalkerVUE and giving us the

opportunity to serve. You will find the StalkerVUE to be an invaluable tool in

recording and presenting digital video evidence. Moreover, we care about you,

our customer, and want you to be completely satisfied. Our success as a

company depends upon your satisfaction and experience with the StalkerVUE.

Applied Concepts, Inc. believes that the StalkerVUE offers more than superior

performance and versatility. StalkerVUE is backed 100% with reliable,

professional, and experienced sales and service support, ready to assist you.

Please do not hesitate to let us know if there is anything we may do to add to

your product satisfaction. Thanks again!

Sincerely,

Applied Concepts, Inc.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

THE STALKER VUE WEARABLE CAMERA ....................................................................................................................................... 2

Introduction to Your StalkerVUE .................................................................................................................................................................................. 2

How will you use your StalkerVUE? ............................................................................................................................................................................ 2

WHAT’S IN THE BOX? ........................................................................................................................................................................ 3

Contents and Unpacking Your StalkerVUE ................................................................................................................................................................. 3

COLOR DISPLAY ................................................................................................................................................................................ 4

LCD Panel Information ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 4

CONTROL PANELS ............................................................................................................................................................................. 5

Control Panel Features and Buttons ........................................................................................................................................................................... 5

FRONT AND BACK PANEL COMPONENTS ...................................................................................................................................... 6

LCD Panel ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6

Camera Panel .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 6

INSTALLING THE BATTERY ............................................................................................................................................................... 7

Remove Battery Cover ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 7

Insert battery ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 7

Replace Battery Cover ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 7

CHARGING THE BATTERIES ............................................................................................................................................................. 8

Charging the Camera .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 8

Charging the Remote Control ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 8

TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF .............................................................................................................................................. 9

Powering On the Camera ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 9

Powering Down the Camera ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 9

TIME AND DATE ................................................................................................................................................................................ 10

Setting the Time and Date ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 10

USING THE IR FILTER AND IR ILLUMINATORS ............................................................................................................................. 11

Daylight Recording .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 11

Night / Low-Light Recording ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 11

RECORDING VIDEO (VIDEO/AUDIO CAPTURE) ............................................................................................................................ 12

Selecting Video Record Resolution ........................................................................................................................................................................... 12

Start Recording .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 13

Stop Recording .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 13

TAKING A SNAPSHOT (IMAGE CAPTURE) ..................................................................................................................................... 14

Taking Pictures .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 14

RECORDING AUDIO ONLY (AUDIO CAPTURE) .............................................................................................................................. 15

Recording Stand-Alone Audio ................................................................................................................................................................................... 15

PLAYING BACK VIDEOS, SNAPSHOTS, AND AUDIO FILES .......................................................................................................... 16

Playing Back Recorded Videos and Snapshots ........................................................................................................................................................ 16

Change the Volume Level During Video Playback .................................................................................................................................................... 18

Fast-forward or Fast-Reverse Playback Video .......................................................................................................................................................... 18

WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL ...................................................................................................................................................... 19

STALKERVUE TO REMOTE SYNC .................................................................................................................................................. 20

Synching the Remote to the StalkerVue .................................................................................................................................................................... 20

USING THE STALKER VUE WITH YOUR COMPUTER ................................................................................................................... 21

General Information and Requirements .................................................................................................................................................................... 21

Minimum Hardware Requirements ............................................................................................................................................................................ 21

The StalkerVUE Computer Connection ..................................................................................................................................................................... 22

Windows Operating Systems .................................................................................................................................................................................... 23

Apple/MAC Operating Systems ................................................................................................................................................................................. 23

Operating System Examples ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 24

Troubleshooting Windows USB Connection Issues: ................................................................................................................................................. 26

Troubleshooting Apple/MAC Connection Issues: ...................................................................................................................................................... 27

FILE STORAGE SPACE REQUIREMENTS ...................................................................................................................................... 28

Camera Flash Storage Table .................................................................................................................................................................................... 28

Network or PC Storage Requirements ...................................................................................................................................................................... 28

Sample Calculation @ 1024x768 Video .................................................................................................................................................................... 28

TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................................................................................................................................................... 29

WARRANTY COVERAGE .................................................................................................................................................................. 30

TECHNICAL INFORMATION ............................................................................................................................................................. 31

THE STALKER VUE WEARABLE CAMERA

Introduction to your StalkerVUE

Video evidence is important to security and law enforcement agencies. Security cameras are utilized in

buildings, parking lots, highways and in homes. Until recently having a body wearable camera was not

practicable for many reasons. Disk storage, size, weight, battery life, picture quality and reliability are some of

the technical aspects that had to be worked out.

Today is the beginning of a new era of video evidence recording and storage. With the StalkerVUE you have a

unique body wearable camera with features not available on other products.

 Built-in 8GB or optional 32GB flash drive.

 Record live video/audio.

 Take snapshots.

 Record audio only feature.

 Record in daylight in full color.

 Record at night using the built-in IR LEDs and the sliding IR filter.

 Wide angle lens allows more information to be recorded.

 Play back Video/Audio, Snapshots, and Audio Only recordings using the built-in Color LCD.

 Files can only be moved or deleted via your computer, eliminating inadvertent file deletion.

 Set Date and Time to your local time zone using the built-in clock.

 Date and Time stamp is overlaid onto the Video and Snapshots.

 Wear on your shirt or mount on an optional window mount.*

 Connect to any computer from Vista/XP to all OSX and Linux variations. No special hardware drivers

are required with across the board compatibility for all modern operating systems.

* See your Sales Representative for the latest options and accessories.

With the excellent video and audio quality you will be able to use this device for applications in security and

law enforcement. In addition, training of officers and security agents is greatly enhanced by using the

StalkerVUE during training sessions.

How will you use your StalkerVUE?

 Building Security  Personnel Training  Body Wearable  Busses and Trains

 Law Enforcement  In-car Video Monitor  Insurance Investigators  Self-assessment

 Evidence Gathering  Park Surveillance  Accident Investigation  Equipment surveillance

 Court Cases  Night Work with IR  Officer Training

WHAT’S IN THE BOX?

Contents and Unpacking Your StalkerVUE

When you open your StalkerVUE package make sure that it contains the six items shown below:

Wearable Camera Wireless Remote Control Camera Battery

AC Charger Adapter USB Docking Cable CDROM with user manual

COLOR DISPLAY

LCD Panel Information

* Record Time: Shows the actual time in minutes for each contiguous file recorded. The recording time for each

file is determined by the resolution setting.

 For example, if the recording resolution is set for 640x480, each file will be up to ~20 minutes in time.

 If you record continuously for one hour, you would have a total of three files approx 20 minutes each.

 Each file will have a Date/Time stamp identifying when that file was saved to the Flash Disk.

 At 1024x768, the maximum record time per file would be approximately 10 minutes each. If you record

for one hour, there would be 6 files saved to the flash

 In essence, this is a function of the MPEG-4 recording codec that is used in throughout the media

industry.

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Remaining Memory

Storage Status

Battery Level

Status

Recording

Resolution

Date and Time Stamp

Year / Month / Date Hours : Minutes : Seconds

Current Time Live Video Image

Camera and

Blinking Dot When

Video Recording

Record Time *

CONTROL PANELS

Control Panel Features and Buttons

Button 3

Cursor Up OR

Event Playback Menu

Button 2

Photo Capture OR

OK/Select

Button 1

Power OR

Video Capture

Button 4

Cursor Down OR

Time Date Setting

Resolution Select Menu

Right Side Buttons

Button 5

IR Emitter LEDs

On / Off

Microphone

Not used

Left Side Buttons

FRONT AND BACK PANEL COMPONENTS

LCD Panel

Camera Panel

Speaker360°RotatableClip



ColorLCDMonitor

andUserInterface

USBCover

CameraandDay/Night

Filter

BatteryCover

InfraredLEDsfor

nighttimeimaging

INSTALLING THE BATTERY

The first step to preparing your StalkerVUE for use is to install the battery. The battery is located underneath

the front cover of the StalkerVUE.

Remove Battery Cover

Place one or both thumbs underneath the IR emitters and apply gentle downward pressure while sliding the

cover downward to remove the cover.

Insert battery

Insert the battery as shown below and ensure that the connectors on the battery match the connectors in the

battery compartment.

TIP: The two notches on the battery slide under the catches in the battery compartment.

Replace Battery Cover

Replace the cover and gently slide it back into place keeping it aligned in the track on the case.

TIP: Charge the battery before using the camera for the first time. See “Charging the Battery” on the next page.

USB Port

CHARGING THE BATTERIES

Before use, the batteries in the camera and remote control must be fully charged.

Charging the Camera

The StalkerVUE battery is charged while in the unit like a cell phone and takes 4 to 5 hours to complete a full

charge the first time. The camera battery can be charged two ways:

1. Use the USB cable to connect to the camera, connect the USB connector into the 110v USB wall adapter.

a. Use this method for initial charging.

2. Alternatively, use the USB cable to connect to the camera and to a computer's USB port. The computer

must be powered on in order to charge the unit.

TIP: Use the AC wall charger unless there is no AC Power available. This will ensure that the StalkerVUE will

get fully charged and independent on whether a computer is powered on or off.

The indicator light will change from slowly flashing red, to a steady red when fully charged.

Step 1- Locate the USB port on the bottom of the camera.

Step 2 - The USB port is protected by a waterproof cover. Pull it back and rotate to expose the USB receptacle.

The cover opens from the side imprinted with “RESET”. If needed, use a small pin knife or a paperclip and pop

it open from the far side, but not from the middle of the flap. Do not try to remove the cover completely.

Step 3 - Insert the USB mini-connector into the StalkerVUE's USB port and the standard USB connector into

the AC adapter.

Charging the Remote Control

The wireless remote control is charged in the same way the camera battery is charged:

Using the USB cable to connect to the remote control, connect the USB connector into the 110v USB

wall adapter.

The indicator light will show blue while charging and go out when it is fully charged.

Button 1

TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF

Powering On the Camera

To power the camera ON, press the Power button (Button 1.)

The unit will acknowledge with 1 beep while powering on.

The LCD screen will display:

Powering Down the Camera

To power down the StalkerVUE, press and hold the Power button (Button 1) until you hear 3 beeps and

then release.

The LCD screen will display the following message just before the

screen goes blank:

Live Video Image

Powering On

Powering Down

Police Camera RecordPolice Camera Record

Power OffPower Off

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Resolution

System

Date Time Setting

Resolution

System

Date Time Setting

Button 1

Button 4

Button 2

Button 3

TIME AND DATE

Setting the Time and Date

1. Press the Power button (Button 1) to power on the StalkerVUE.

2. Press the Time/Date Menu button (Button 4) to open to the Date Time Setting menu screen.

3. Press Down Arrow button, if needed, to select Date/Time setting

4. Press Button 2 to activate the Date Time settings program.

5. Press Button 3 or 4 to change the Year.

6. Press Button 2 to select the month setting.

7. Press Button 3 or 4 to change the month.

8. Press Button 2 to select the date change.

9. Press Button 3 or 4 to change the date.

10. Press Button 2 to select the hour change.

11. Press Button 3 or 4 to change the hour (time is in 24-hour format (e.g. 3pm = 1500).

12. Press Button 2 to select the minutes change.

13. Press Button 3 or 4 to change the minutes.

14. Press Button 2 for two seconds or until the screen returns to the Date Time Setting – Resolution

selection screen.

TIP: If you remove the battery or the battery is discharged the StalkerVUE will retain its Date Time settings

two days or longer. If this has been the case, you should check and verify the date and time settings before

using the recorder.

Setting:

Date Time

Select

2011 / 12 / 16 09:34

Setting:

Date Time

Select

2011 / 12 / 16 09:34

USING THE IR FILTER AND IR ILLUMINATORS

Daylight Recording

When recording in daylight or brightly lit environments, position the infrared filter over the lens. The

StalkerVUE automatically adapts to the intensity of lighting.

 When working in sunlight and artificially lit areas (such as buildings, street lights, etc.) be sure to keep

the IR filter in front of the camera lens.*

 If you can clearly see the image on the LCD, there is no need to move the IR filter or use the IR

Illuminators.

* It is important to keep the IR filter in the daylight position in order to keep bright surfaces, sunlight,

etc from washing out the images.

Night / Low-Light Recording

When recording in nighttime or low light environments, position the infrared filter to the side of the lens, The

StalkerVUE automatically adapts to the intensity of lighting.

 The Six Infrared LEDs can also be activated for additional IR illumination.

 With the IR Filter moved to the side as shown below, press Button 5 to turn on the IR LEDs.

IR Filter Lens moved to the left

IR LEDs can be turned on for additional nighttime lighting.

TIP: Be sure to turn off the IR LEDs when not needed to extend the battery life.

Button 5

IR Emitter LEDs

On / Off Button

Button 4

Button 1

System

Date Time Setting

Resolution

System

Date Time Setting

Resolution

RECORDING VIDEO (VIDEO/AUDIO CAPTURE)

Selecting Video Record Resolution

The StalkerVUE includes four video file storage settings from VGA to 1M.

 Each higher setting increases the file storage size and uses a greater amount of space.

 Use the lowest two settings to achieve maximum storage.

 After setting resolution to the desired setting, the camera retains the last selection.

TIP: You will only need to enter the resolution menu if you want to change to another setting.

Resolution Settings

The following files sizes are available:

 640x480 @ 1.44 GB/Hour (VGA)

 720x480 @ 1.56 GB/Hour (D1-Mode 1)

 720x576 @ 1.62 GB/Hour (D1-Mode 2)

 1024x768 @ 2.70 GB/Hour (1M)

TIP: Actual recorded file size will vary according to scene content, scene movement, scene detail and sounds

during recording.

IMPORTANT: Video storage requirements could be significant either on your local computer or on your

network drives. See RESOLUTION VS STORAGE Table in the back of this manual to help determine

minimum storage drive space needed for your company or department.

Select Video Resolution

 Press Power (Button 1) to power on the StalkerVUE.

 Press Button 4 to change to the Date Time Setting – Resolution

selection screen.

 Press Button 4, if needed, to select Resolution.

Button 4

Button 3

Button 2

 Press Button 2 to activate the Resolution settings program.

 Press Button 3 or Button 4 to the desired resolution setting.

 Press Button 2 to select the desired resolution setting.

 The camera is now ready to record at the new resolution setting.

TIP: To verify the setting, follow the same steps as above. You can either change the

setting and press Button 2 or leave the setting as is and press Button 1 to exit the

Resolution menu.

Start Recording

 To begin recording video, press and release Button 1.

 The StalkerVUE will acknowledge with a single beep and begin recording.

 The LCD screen will show the live view of what is being recorded.

 When recording, a camera icon and a blinking dot will show on the upper left-hand side of the display.

Stop Recording

 To stop recording video, press and release Button 1.

 The StalkerVUE will acknowledge with two beeps and stop recording.

720X756

Resolution

1024X768

720X480

640X480

720X756

Resolution

1024X768

720X480

640X480

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Button 2

Button 1

TAKING A SNAPSHOT (IMAGE CAPTURE)

Taking Pictures

The StalkerVUE takes snapshots with a click of the button.

 Press Button 1 to power on the StalkerVUE.

 Look at the LCD to determine the object or area you want to take a snapshot of.

 Press Button 2 to take the snapshot.

 You will hear a “camera click” sound letting you know the picture was

successfully taken.

o A small camera icon will also be seen momentarily.

File Size vs Resolution

The following file size will be stored on the flash drive:

 3392x2544 Pixels @ ~800 MB file size per image.

TIP: Actual file size will vary according to scene content and scene detail at the time the snapshot is taken.

IMPORTANT: Photo storage requirements could be significant either on your local computer or on your

network drives. See the RESOLUTION VS STORAGE Table in the back of this manual to help determine

minimum storage drive space needed for your company or department.

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Button 2

Button 1

RECORDING AUDIO ONLY (AUDIO CAPTURE)

Recording Stand-Alone Audio

The StalkerVUE takes snapshots with a click of the button.

 Press Button 1 to power on the StalkerVUE.

 Press and hold Button 2 to activate audio recording and release after the

“Audio Record” screen is showing.

 Press Button 2 to end audio recording.

File Size vs Resolution

The following file size will be stored on the flash drive:

 @ 21,666 bits/second or 1.3MB/minute of audio recorded.

TIP: Actual file size will vary according to audio content.

IMPORTANT: Audio storage requirements could be significant either on your local computer or on your

network drives. See the RESOLUTION VS STORAGE Table in the back of this manual to help determine

minimum storage drive space needed for your company or department.

Recorded Time

Audio Record

Select OK

Start Record

Stop Record

00:00:00

Recorded Time

Audio Record

Select OK

Start Record

Stop Record

00:00:00

Button 4

Button 3

Button 2

Button 1

PLAYING BACK VIDEOS, SNAPSHOTS, AND AUDIO FILES

Playing Back Recorded Videos and Snapshots

The StalkerVUE provides a method to review video and photos taken with the camera.

For security, you cannot delete or move files via the StalkerVUE. You must use a

computer to copy, move and/or delete files from the StalkerVUE.

 Power the StalkerVUE on with Button 1.

 Press Button 3 to access the Event Playback menu.

 Press Button 3 or Button 4 to position the curser on one of the three playback

selections as shown above.

 Press Button 2 to select the highlighted playback event you want to review.

 In the Video window you will see the dates of all of the files that you have recorded on the StalkerVUE

(below.)

TIP: This is the year/month/date that the videos are recorded on. Each day a new dated folder will be created to

hold the videos that you record on that day. This makes for a quick way to locate particular files.

Photo Files

Event Playback

Record Files

Audio Files

Photo Files

Event Playback

Record Files

Audio Files

Video 1/ 3 Select OK

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Video 1/ 3 Select OK

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1/ 3 Select OK

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Video

1/ 3 Select OK

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Button 4

Button 3

Button 2

Button 1

Playing back files (Continued)

 Press Button 3 or Button 4 to move to different dates.

 Press Button 2 to select.

 You will now see the actual files recorded on the date selected.

 Press Button 3 or Button 4 to locate the desired file.

TIP: The Video files are saved as: Year/Month/Day – Hours/Minutes/Seconds

The Photo/Snapshots are saved as: Hour/Minutes/Seconds

 Press Button 2 to play back the file.

 Each file will play in succession until the last file is played or press Button 1 to stop playing.

Starting Playback Playing Video

 To exit the file playback mode, press Button 1 to return to the main screen.

TIP: Any video, photo, and audio file can be played back as described above.

In addition, you can change the audio volume or scan forward and back while playing a video file.

Video

1/ 6 Select OK

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Video

1/ 6 Select OK

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Button 4

Button 3

Button 2

Change the Volume Level During Video Playback

 Quickly press and release Button 3 to decrease volume (the green bar in the video

will shrink.)

 Quickly press and release Button 4 to increase the volume (the green bar in the

video will grow.)

TIP: Do not hold the buttons down as this will switch to the fast-forward or fast-reverse

play modes. You will need to press and release for each step of volume level you want to

change up or down.

Fast-forward or Fast-Reverse Playback Video

 Press and hold Button 4 to fast forward the video.

 Press and hold Button 3 to fast-reverse the video.

 Press Button 2 to resume normal play mode.

TIP: Each time you press and hold these buttons, the fast-forward or fast-reverse rate will change as

follows:

2X to 4X to 8X to 20X and back to 1X (normal play mode)

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