Digital Ally MICROVU User Manual
860-00222-00 Rev A
April 2015
Operation Guide
Compact HD Law Enforcement In-Car Video System
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MicroVu HD™ Operation Guide 860-00222-00 Rev A
T a b l e o f C o n t e n t s
SECTION - 1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................1-1
MICROVU HD™ FEATURES .................................................................................................................................1-1
SOFTWARE UPDATES ............................................................................................................................................1-1
STANDARD PARTS LIST ........................................................................................................................................1-2
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES LIST ..............................................................................................................................1-2
SECTION - 2 DEVICE CONFIGURATION – VUVAULT ..................................................................................2-1
DEFAULT CONFIGURATION ...................................................................................................................................2-1
USING VUVAULT TO ACTIVATE YOUR MICROVU HD ...........................................................................................2-1
MICROVU HD SETTINGS - GENERAL ...................................................................................................................2-2
Location ........................................................................................................................................................2-3
Power ...........................................................................................................................................................2-3
Recording Details .........................................................................................................................................2-5
VuLink ..........................................................................................................................................................2-6
VuVault GO ...................................................................................................................................................2-6
MOTION ...............................................................................................................................................................2-6
Accelerometer ...............................................................................................................................................2-6
Vehicle Speed ................................................................................................................................................2-6
SENSORS ..............................................................................................................................................................2-7
Input Sensors ................................................................................................ ................................ ................2-7
DATA TRANSFER ...................................................................................................................................................2-7
Network ........................................................................................................................................................2-7
GPS......................................................................................................................................................................2-7
GPS Locations ..............................................................................................................................................2-8
Locations of Interest .....................................................................................................................................2-8
ACTIVATING YOUR MICROVU HD WITHIN VUVAULT ...........................................................................................2-9
UPDATING THE CONFIGURATION USING WIFI .....................................................................................................2-10
SECTION - 3 OPERATION .................................................................................................................................. 3-11
MICROVU HD FEATURES ................................................................................................................................... 3-11
SYSTEM STATUS INDICATOR OPERATION CHART ..................................................................................................3-2
USER LOGIN WITH RFID CARD ............................................................................................................................3-3
Logging In ....................................................................................................................................................3-3
Logging Out .................................................................................................................................................3-4
Error when Logging In .................................................................................................................................3-4
VIDEO RECORDING...............................................................................................................................................3-4
Start a Manual Recording ............................................................................................................................3-4
Stop Recording .............................................................................................................................................3-4
MEMORY ALERT ...................................................................................................................................................3-4
MARKING EVENTS ...............................................................................................................................................3-4
AUDIO RECORDING ..............................................................................................................................................3-4
SECTION - 4 UPLOADING FILES .......................................................................................................................4-4
UPLOADING FILES DIRECTLY TO A COMPUTER USING A USB CABLE ....................................................................4-7
UPLOADING FILES USING VUVAULT.....................................................................................................................4-4
Option 1: Wi-Fi ............................................................................................................................................4-4
Option 2: USB Port method .........................................................................................................................4-5
Option 3: microSD Card ..............................................................................................................................4-6
SECTION - 5 VIDEO PLAYBACK AND MANAGEMENT ................................................................................4-7
USING VUVAULT..................................................................................................................................................5-7
USING THE DIGITAL ALLY VIEWER .......................................................................................................................5-7
Toolbar Controls...........................................................................................................................................5-8
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Playback Controls ........................................................................................................................................5-8
Playback Slider bar ......................................................................................................................................5-9
View Selection and Options ..........................................................................................................................5-9
SECTION - 6 SUPPORT & TROUBLESHOOTING ...........................................................................................6-1
FIRMWARE UPDATES ............................................................................................................................................6-1
Firmware Update Instructions .....................................................................................................................6-1
PERFORMING A RESET ..........................................................................................................................................6-2
PRODUCT REPAIR .................................................................................................................................................6-2
SECTION - 7 WARRANTY INFORMATION ......................................................................................................7-1
SECTION - 8 CONTACT INFORMATION ..........................................................................................................8-1
SECTION - 9 REGULATORY ................................................................................................................................9-2
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MicroVu HD™ Operation Guide 860-00222-00 Rev A
Digital Ally, Inc. | Introduction
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Section - 1 Introduction
The MicroVu HD is an extremely compact law enforcement in-car digital video event recording system.
MicroVu HD provides up to1080p High-Definition video recording and a powerful array of features to
capture video and audio evidence while also collecting useful information such as a date/time stamp,
location, and more.
The MicroVu HD is designed for incredibly easy and unobtrusive use, from its initial installation to
unprecedented automatic login & recording capabilities.
This Operation Guide is designed to get you up and running quickly. For integration within the VuVault™
back office software, please refer to Section 2. For integration with Digital Ally’s VuLink™ in-car wireless
link, please consult the “VuLink Operation and Installation Guide.”
MicroVu HD™ Features
Entire system is only 4” long, 3” wide and 1” high.
RFID Login option to instantly log in.
One-button Record Start/Mark/Record Stop.
Patented VuLink capability: Flip on your lights, siren, etc. to automatically trigger
recordings on the MicroVu HD & simultaneously start a FirstVu HD Officer-worn
video system.
Internal G-Force sensor to automatically trigger recordings & capture data in case
of a crash or impact.
Recordings can be started with the 2.4GHz DWM-800 wireless microphone,
VuVault GO mobile app or a FirstVu HD body cam using the VuLink wireless in-car
video link from up to 200 feet away.
VuVault GO mobile App compatibility: Add incident notes & tag events, play video
recordings, display a live view, monitor remaining data storage space, and more.
High Quality 1080p or 720p Video – H.264 codec - up to 30 frames per second.
Enhanced low-light recording capability plus Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) video
capture, which provides dual –exposure (one dark, one light) blended together to
retain detail in both light and dark segments.
Encoded videos may easily be viewed on standard PC video player software or
VuVault GO enabled mobile device.
Saves Metadata along with Video.
Up to 60 Seconds Pre-Event Record – Capture events before pressing record.
Instant Record ON while in Standby Mode.
User can insert a ‘Mark’ during a recording which records to Metadata.
Covert Mode Button on the unit turns off all LED indicators.
Secure 32GB of event record memory.
Software upgradeable by microSD Card or via PC-USB cable connection.
Integrated GPS with back-office interactive mapping.
Wireless data transfer.
Live streaming capability.
Software Updates
Log on to www.digitalallyinc.com/tech-support.php and register for an account to be an
authorized user. By registering you will be able to download all the latest Product Guides,
Firmware/Software updates and will be notified of future upgrades.
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Part Number
Description
050-10179-00
MicroVu HD Main Recorder w/Mounting Kit
002-05095-00
DWM-800 System, Includes Wireless Microphone, Charging
Cradle, Mounting Bracket, and Lapel Microphone.
Call Digital Ally
to select
options
FirstVu HD Body Camera System
11 or 48 inch Camera Cable
With Audio Mute Switch or Audio Always On (No Mute Switch)
001-0950-00
VuLink In-Car Wireless Video Link System
for FirstVu HD Body Camera System
001-0951-00
RFID Programming Unit with USB Cable for PC
002-05120-00
RFID Card
006-0030
Visor Mount for MicroVu HD
363-00073-00
microSD Card, 32GB
002-05161-00
Secure Panel Lock Key
008-0100
Cable, USB 2.0 Type A to Mini-B, 3.3 ft.
002-05149-00
Safety Lanyard Kit, 9”
Part Number
Description
002-0028-00
SD Card Reader with USB Cable for PC
004-09058-00
Back Seat Microphone for DWM-800, 20ft. 2.5mm plug
Standard Parts List
Part Number 001-00720-00
Optional Accessories List
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Section - 2 Device Configuration – VuVault
The MicroVU HD contains a default configuration and can be used immediately. For full
functionality it must be reconfigured by activating the device using Digital Ally’s VuVault™
back-office software.
Default Configuration
If the unit has never been activated, it will use the following default settings:
Central Standard Time (UTC-6)
Date format: Month/Day/Year
Time format:12-hour
Daylight Saving enabled
1920x1080p record size/high record quality
30 frames per second
Pre-Event disabled
Pre-Event Audio disabled
Using VuVault to Activate your MicroVu HD
You must be running VuVault Version 4.7 (minimum) to configure and
activate a MicroVu HD device.
VuVault is used to manage MicroVu HD settings as well as activate your device for use
within the system.
Before you can configure your MicroVu HD
for use within VuVault, the serial number
must be added into the system. Select
Admin>Devices>Advanced>Add Device
to add your device into VuVault.
Enter your device serial number and assign
it a name within the system. When done,
select Close, then Save.
For more information consult the VuVault
Administrator’s Guide “Adding Devices”
section.
A configuration field will be available in the Admin>Devices tab within VuVault once a
valid MicroVu HD serial number has been added into the system. These global settings
will define how all users will interface with the MicroVu HD.
To create a unique configuration for a specific MicroVu HD device, select
Admin>Devices>Advanced, find the specific MicroVu HD serial number, and click
Settings. Choices made in this area will apply to this device only.
Click on each sub-heading to reveal the available configuration options. When done,
press Save.
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MicroVu HD Settings - General
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Location
Below are the configuration items for localization which are provided to address
Date/Time settings and display formats.
Local 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.
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.
PST = Pacific Standard Time (UTC - 8 hours)
MST = Mountain Standard Time (UTC - 7 hours)
CST = Central Standard Time (UTC - 6 hours)
EST = Eastern Standard Time (UTC - 5 hours)
AST = Atlantic Standard Time (UTC - 4 hours)
ALST = Alaskan Standard Time (UTC - 9 hours)
HST = Hawaiian Standard Time (UTC - 10 hours)
Daylight Saving
When set to Yes, 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: No, Yes [default]
Date Format
The date format displayed on the event recordings is selected through this
setting.
Settings: mm/dd/yy [default]; yy/mm/dd; dd/mm/yy
24 Hour Time
This time format allows the device to be configured in a 12-hour format or a
24-hour format.
Settings: No [default], Yes
Power
Power to the MicroVu HD is controlled through your vehicle’s ignition. There are no
manual controls for powering the unit on and off. When ignition is switched on, the bootup process will begin. The driver-facing status indicators will flash in sequence until bootup is complete. When the Blue LED is lit steadily the unit is in Standby and is ready for
use.
The Power operation is configurable and specifies how the MicroVu HD will operate when
the vehicle ignition is turned to the ON or OFF positions. Two parameters control the
power operation in order as follows:
Ignition Shutdown Timer
The Ignition Shutdown Timer specifies the amount of time the MicroVu HD remains
fully powered when the vehicle ignition goes from ON to OFF.
Settings: 0 to 50 minutes, 1 hr, 2 hrs, 4 hrs, 8 hrs, 12 hrs, 24 hrs, and Unlimited [default = 1 hour]
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Battery C20 Rating (Ah)
No Additional or Minimal Load (days)
Additional Load (days)
45
5 - 6
2 - 4
80
9
7-8
100 and greater
11
11
Table 2-4: Estimated number of days a vehicle can
remain in Sleep Mode before draining the vehicle battery.
During the Ignition Shutdown Time:
1. If configured to 0 minutes; the Ignition Shutdown Timer is disabled, and the system
will follow the operation for the Sleep Mode Timer configuration.
2. With Ignition Shutdown Timer enabled, and the system is not recording, all LED
Indicators will turn off, but MicroVu HD will remain fully powered until the Timer
expires. When the timer expires, the system will then follow the operation for the
Sleep Mode Timer (if enabled).
3. During an active record, the unit will continue recording and the system status
indicators will operate normally until the recording ends.
4. If the Ignition Shutdown Timer has not expired, the unit will allow an event record
start from any of the available Event Record Start Triggers. If a recording begins,
the system indicators will operate normally until the recording ends.
5. Once the Ignition Shutdown Timer expires, the system will stop an active recording
and operate according to the Sleep Mode Timer configuration.
6. If the vehicle ignition is turned ON before the timer expires, the Ignition Shutdown
Timer is cancelled and will start over again when the ignition is turned off.
Sleep Mode Timer
When the vehicle ignition goes from ON to OFF the MicroVu HD will first follow the
operation for Ignition Shutdown Timer and then the operation for Sleep Mode Timer
configuration. The Sleep Mode Timer configuration specifies the length of time the
system will remain in a reduced power consumption mode before completely powering
off.
During Sleep Mode:
1. High power devices are put to sleep or shut down.
2. All indicators will be turned off.
3. No Event Record Start Trigger is available when the system is in Sleep Mode.
4. The MicroVu HD will remain in Sleep Mode until the timer expires, then it will
completely power off.
5. If the vehicle ignition switches to the ON position before the Sleep Mode Timer
expires, the system will wake up to the full power state and be ready to record within
a few seconds.
The MicroVu HD will draw a maximum of 291mA of current during Sleep Mode. Typically,
a new or strong vehicle battery will provide enough current to power the MicroVu HD in
Sleep Mode for 5 days without discharging the battery. The vehicle’s battery current
rating, battery age, and other equipment that remains powered on when the vehicle
ignition is off will affect the maximum consecutive days the MicroVu HD should remain in
Sleep Mode. The following table can be used as a general guideline for determining the
Sleep Mode setting; actual results may vary:
Complete Vehicle Power Loss
During an event record, if vehicle power is completely lost to the MicroVu HD
system, the MicroVu HD will switch to the internal battery to end the event record to
prevent data corruption, and then power off after 60 seconds.
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