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Watchguard VISTA User Manual

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Watchguard VISTA Specifications

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BrandWatchguard
ModelVISTA
CategoryAccessories
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Introduction to VISTA Wearable Camera

About this Document

Covers basic components and operation of VISTA and VISTA WiFi, including docking, charging, provisioning, etc.

VISTA Special Features Overview

Covers pre-event capture, sleep power off, recording alerts, and covert mode.

New Features for VISTA Version 2

What's New for Version 2

Details new features for version 2, including optional Wi-Fi, GPS, group recordings, and SmartConnect app.

Using the VISTA Wearable Camera

Docking VISTA

Explains docking VISTA in USB, Transfer Station, and WiFi Base.

Wearing VISTA

Details how to attach and wear the VISTA camera securely.

Powering VISTA On and Off

Instructions on how to turn the VISTA camera on and off.

Recording Evidence

Explains how to start and stop recording events.

Categorizing a Recorded Event

Guides on how to assign categories to recorded events.

VISTA Camera Overview and Workflow

Overview of VISTA Camera

Introduces the VISTA Wearable Camera as a DVR for capturing, processing, and storing video and audio evidence.

Basic VISTA Workflow

Lists the steps for a basic workflow when using VISTA.

Docking Procedures for VISTA

Docking VISTA in a USB Base

Details how to dock VISTA in a USB Base and its capabilities.

Docking VISTA in a VISTA Transfer Station

Details how to dock VISTA in a Transfer Station and its capabilities.

Docking VISTA WiFi in a VISTA WiFi Base

Explains docking VISTA WiFi in a WiFi Base and its functions.

VISTA Camera Setup and Operations

Provisioning VISTA

Guides on how to provision VISTA using Evidence Library software.

VISTA Configuration

Explains how VISTA configuration is set up in Evidence Library software.

Uploading Recorded Events

Details how to upload recorded events from VISTA using different bases.

Record-After-the-Fact Events

Explains how to generate and use RATF events.

Clearing VISTA Storage

Describes how to clear storage after uploading events.

Firmware and Charging Procedures

Updating VISTA Firmware

Guides on how to update VISTA's firmware using Evidence Library software.

Charging the VISTA Battery

Explains how to charge the VISTA camera's battery using different bases.

VISTA WiFi and Recording Groups

Associating VISTA WiFi with a Recording Group

Details how VISTA WiFi pairs with a WiFi Base and associates with a recording group.

VISTA Mounting Options

Using Shirt and Duty Belt Clips

Explains how to use the shirt clip and duty belt clip mounts.

Using the Locking Chest Mount

Details how to attach and use the locking chest mount.

Using the MOLLE Vest Loop Mount

Explains how to attach the MOLLE vest loop mount.

Powering and Event Management

Powering VISTA On and Off

Instructions for powering the VISTA camera on and off.

Forcing VISTA Power Off

How to force VISTA to power off in rare situations.

Starting and Stopping Recorded Events

How to start and stop recording events manually or automatically.

Stopping Recorded Events Manually

Instructions for manually stopping a recorded event.

Muting and Categorizing Events

Muting VISTA Audio During Recording

How to mute VISTA's audio during a recorded event.

Categorizing Events on VISTA

Step-by-step guide to categorize recorded events directly on VISTA.

About the VISTA Camera

Video, Audio, and Subtitle Evidence

Explains the types of evidence VISTA captures.

Camera Components Overview

Lists and describes the physical components of the VISTA camera.

Available Mounts for VISTA

Lists and describes the different mounting options for VISTA.

Function of VISTA Bases

Explains the purpose of USB, Transfer Station, and WiFi bases.

VISTA Camera Details

Overview of VISTA Camera

Provides a general overview of the VISTA Wearable Camera's capabilities.

Video, Audio, and Subtitle Evidence

Details the types of evidence collected by VISTA.

Video Recording Capabilities

Describes VISTA's video recording capabilities and quality.

VISTA Camera Components Explained

Core Camera Functions

Details sensor, lens, microphone, buttons, display, and feedback indicators.

Power, Storage, and Connectivity

Covers battery, storage, Wi-Fi, GPS, and mounting.

Feedback and Storage Information

VISTA Feedback Indicators

Describes tones, vibration, and LEDs for status feedback.

Storage Status and Alerts

Details VISTA's storage capacity, usage, and low storage alerts.

VISTA Battery Information

Battery Overview and Versions

Explains the VISTA's LiPo battery, charging, and available capacity versions.

VISTA Status Messages and Wi-Fi

LOW BATT and LOW BASE Messages

Explains the LOW BATT and LOW BASE messages and their causes.

VISTA WiFi: Wi-Fi Feature

Details the built-in Wi-Fi feature of VISTA WiFi.

VISTA WiFi GPS Features

VISTA WiFi GPS Feature

Explains the GPS feature for VISTA WiFi and its benefits.

GPS Signal Status

How to check the GPS signal status on VISTA WiFi.

VISTA Mounting Options

Rotatable Shirt Clip

Describes the rotatable shirt clip mount.

Locking Chest Mount

Details the locking chest mount and its magnetic properties.

Duty Belt Clip

Describes the duty belt clip mount.

MOLLE Vest Loop Mount

Explains how to attach the MOLLE vest loop mount.

Other Mounts

Lists additional mounting options like Velcro and Klick Fast.

VISTA Base Station Setup

About the USB Base

Explains the VISTA's interaction with the USB Base for charging and software interaction.

Setting Up the VISTA USB Base

Step-by-step guide to set up the USB Base.

About the VISTA Transfer Station

Details the VISTA Transfer Station's capabilities for charging and interaction.

Setting Up the VISTA Transfer Station

Instructions for setting up the Transfer Station hardware and software.

About the VISTA WiFi Base

Explains the VISTA WiFi Base's role as an access point and for charging.

Setting Up the VISTA WiFi Base

Information on setting up the VISTA WiFi Base system.

VISTA Special Features Explained

Pre-Event Capture

Allows capturing additional video before a recorded event starts.

Record-After-the-Fact®

Enables continuous video capture for RATF events.

Force Microphone On

Captures audio whenever video is being captured.

Sleep Power State

Puts the camera into a low-power state to conserve battery.

Automatic Off

Automatically turns off the camera after a period of inactivity.

Maximum Recorded Event Time

Automatically stops recording after a specified duration.

Recording Reminder Alert

Notifies the user that recording is still active.

Covert Mode

Disables camera tones and LEDs for discreet operation.

Detailed Special Features

Overview of Special Features

Highlights special features for recording, battery, and storage saving.

Recording Special Features

Details features like Pre-Event Capture, RATF, and Force Microphone.

Battery and Storage Saving Features

Details features for power and storage conservation.

Specific Feature Explanations

Covert Mode Operation

Explains how to enable and use Covert Mode.

Pre-Event Capture Details

Details how Pre-Event Capture works with recorded events.

Record-After-the-Fact® (RATF)

Record-After-the-Fact® Functionality

How to enable and use the RATF feature for continuous video capture.

Generating an RATF Event

How to request an RATF event from VISTA.

RATF and Storage Management

How RATF affects storage and the need to upload events.

Audio Capture and Force Microphone On

Audio Capture with RATF and Force Microphone

Explains audio capture with RATF and Force Microphone On.

Enabling Force Microphone On

How to enable Force Microphone On for continuous audio capture.

VISTA Sleep Power States

Sleep Power State Functionality

How VISTA enters a low-power state to conserve battery.

Sleep Warning Period and Cancellation

Alerts before entering sleep state and how to cancel it.

Exiting Sleep State

How VISTA exits the sleep state.

Automatic Power Off and Event Timing

Automatic Off Feature

How VISTA automatically powers off after inactivity.

Maximum Recorded Event Time

How to automatically stop recorded events at a set duration.

Maximum Event Time Warning Period

Warnings before the maximum event time is reached.

Recording Alerts and Covert Mode

Recording Reminder Alert

Notifies the user that recording is still active.

Covert Mode Operation

How to place VISTA into and exit Covert Mode.

VISTA WiFi and Recording Groups

Distributed Multi-Peer Recording

Explains distributed multi-peer recording.

Recording Group Members and Functions

Lists members and their functions in a recording group.

Group Recordings Explained

How devices collaborate for group recordings.

VISTA WiFi Behavior in Group Recordings

How VISTA WiFi behaves within a recording group.

Recording Group Overview

Overview of Recording Groups

Explains how VISTA WiFi and VISTA WiFi Base collaborate in a recording group.

Understanding Recording Groups

Recording Groups Definition

Defines a recording group and its members.

Members of the Recording Group

Lists the components of a recording group.

Recording Group Components

Smart Power Switch Functions

Functions of the Smart Power Switch in a recording group.

4RE DVR Role in Group Recording

Role of the 4RE DVR in group recordings and event categorization.

VISTA WiFi Base and Camera Roles

VISTA WiFi Base Functions

How the VISTA WiFi Base pairs, acts as hotspot, and notifies the group.

VISTA WiFi in Recording Groups

How VISTA WiFi pairs with the base and associates with the group.

Other System Devices

Other Devices in the System

Describes radios and MDC/laptops in the system.

Group Recording Dynamics

Group Recordings Explained

How devices collaborate to create group recordings.

VISTA WiFi Behavior in Group Recordings

Explains VISTA WiFi's actions during group recordings.

Appendix A: Using VISTA SmartConnect

Connecting VISTA WiFi to SmartConnect

Steps to connect VISTA WiFi to the SmartConnect app.

Reviewing Recorded Event Video

How to review recorded event video using SmartConnect.

Categorizing Recorded Events

How to categorize events via the SmartConnect app.

Live Streaming VISTA View

How to live stream the VISTA camera view using SmartConnect.

Starting and Stopping Recorded Events

How to start/stop events using the SmartConnect app.

SmartConnect Settings

Accessing and adjusting SmartConnect settings.

VISTA SmartConnect App Operations

Overview of SmartConnect App

Introduces the VISTA SmartConnect app and its capabilities.

Activating the VISTA WiFi Hotspot

Steps to activate the VISTA WiFi hotspot for SmartConnect.

Connecting to VISTA SmartConnect

First-Time Connection to SmartConnect

Detailed steps for initial connection.

Subsequent SmartConnect Connections

Connecting After the First Time

Simpler steps for subsequent connections.

Reviewing VISTA WiFi Events with SmartConnect

Reviewing Recorded Events via SmartConnect

How to review recorded events on the smartphone app.

Capturing Snapshots with SmartConnect

Capturing Snapshots from Live View

How to capture and save snapshots from the live view.

Categorizing Events Using SmartConnect

Categorizing Events via the SmartConnect App

Steps to categorize recorded events via the app.

Live Streaming with SmartConnect

Live Streaming VISTA WiFi

How to initiate live streaming from VISTA WiFi.

Additional SmartConnect Features

Other Features from Live View

Accessing Covert Mode and capturing snapshots from the live view.

Starting and Stopping Events via SmartConnect

Starting and Stopping Events Using SmartConnect

How to start and stop recordings via the app.

SmartConnect Settings and Data

Accessing SmartConnect Settings

Accessing camera settings and data through the app.

VISTA Camera Settings and Data

Camera Settings Options

Options available in the Camera Settings screen.

Camera Data Information

Information displayed in the Camera Data screen.

Appendix B: VISTA Transfer Station Setup

Setting Up Transfer Station Hardware

Steps to set up the physical Transfer Station hardware.

Configuring Transfer Station for Software

How to configure the Transfer Station for software integration.

VISTA Transfer Station Overview

Overview of Transfer Station

Explains the VISTA Transfer Station's role in uploading evidence.

VISTA Transfer Station Hardware Setup

Transfer Station Hardware Components

Components included with the Transfer Station.

Setting Up Transfer Station Hardware

Steps for labeling the Transfer Station slots.

Connecting the Transfer Station

How to connect power and Ethernet cables.

VISTA Transfer Station Configuration

VISTA Transfer Station Configuration Process

How to configure the Transfer Station via its web page.

Transfer Station Settings

Setting Location, Station ID, and IP configuration.

Static IP Configuration

Details on assigning static IP addresses.

VISTA Settings and DHCP

Setting the Upload Server IP address and Port, and DHCP.

Transfer Station Administrative Tasks

Static IP Configuration Details

Details on configuring static IP addresses for slots.

Transfer Station Administrative Functions

Tasks like upgrading, changing credentials, disabling.

Upgrading Transfer Station Software/Firmware

Steps for upgrading software and firmware.

Changing Login Credentials

How to change the default username and password.

Disabling the Configuration Page

How to disable the web server for security.

Restarting and Configuring the Transfer Station

Restarting the Transfer Station

Performing a soft restart of the Transfer Station.

Configuring the Transfer Station

Steps to access and configure the Transfer Station web page.

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