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Introduction

The Getac Mobile Video Solution, or in-car video, typically includes:

Note:
The body worn camera, replaces the need for a wireless microphone; eliminating range and providing an additional perspective.

Overview

The MVS is typically controlled via a 5" Touchscreen display (CU-D50) which has several physical buttons that control actions in the software. Certain buttons have multiple uses.

See the image below for an overview of the buttons from left to right:

Ex. 5" display buttons

 

Power/Covert Mode Button

The power button has three different functions:
  1. Power the system up when fully turned off (Single press).
  2. Reboot the system (press and hold for 5 seconds).
  3. Enable/disable Covert Mode.

Ex. Power/Covert Mode button

Home Button

The home button returns the screen to the main menu, regardless of which sub-menu is currently being viewed. See the image below for an example:

Ex. home button use

+/- Brightness Buttons

The CU-D50 automatically adjusts the brightness level by the amount of ambient light detected. If this level is too bright or dim, use the +/- brightness buttons (in between the Menu and Stop buttons) to manually adjust this level*.

*Note:
Manual setting of brightness does NOT persist between reboots.

Ex. +/- brightness buttons

Stop Recording Button

Press and hold to stop any recording in progress.

Ex. stop button

Start Recording Button

Press once to start a new recording.

Ex. record button

Play Button

This button has two functions:

  1. Press from the main menu to be taken to the Playback screen.
  2. Press while reviewing a paused video to continue playing.

Ex. play button

+/- Volume Buttons

These buttons allow the operator to increase or decrease the volume on the display's built-in speakers.

Ex. volume buttons

Mic Mute/Unmute Button

This button allows the operator to mute audio capture while recording. Once pressed, a bookmark for when audio was muted will be placed on the timeline.*

*Note:
  • This button can ONLY control microphones installed in the vehicle. Body cameras must be muted separately.
  • This button CANNOT be disabled in configuration.
Ex. mic mute button

Camera View Button

This button has two functions:

  1. Press from the Main Menu to be taken to the Video Capture Screen.
  2. Press from the Video Capture Screen to cycle which camera is currently displayed.
    Ex. camera view button


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