BOBLOV KJ23 Body Camera User Manual

Model: KJ23

Introduction

BOBLOV is dedicated to offer the best service to our valuable customer. To reach BOBLOV customer service, please e-mail us:

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Content Overview

This manual provides comprehensive information on the BOBLOV KJ23 Body Camera, including cautions, structure, operation, setup, features, specifications, and troubleshooting.

Part 1: Caution

Always fully charge the battery before use. It is advised to charge at least 4 hours. Compatible Charger Plug: 5V, 1A.
Once connected to the power, the camera will boot automatically. It is better to power off the camera manually for stable & quick charging.
Do not expose the camera or battery to high/low-temperature environments. If the battery leaks or bulges, stop using. Risk of explosion if the battery is placed by an incorrect type.
Do not expose the LCD or lens to direct sunshine.
Never replace the battery on your own. It may cause damage or an explosion. Contact BOBLOV customer service if the battery has any problem.
Never dismantle, crush, or pierce the product, or allow it to short-circuit. Seek professional assistance if the product doesn't work properly.
If the machine is not used for an extended period, charge it periodically to prevent battery damage.

Part 2: Structure Diagram

The BOBLOV KJ23 Body Camera features the following components:

Front View:

Charging Indicator
Red Laser
White Light
Five IR Lights
Red Flash Light
Working Indicator
Image Sensor
Five IR Lights
Blue Flashes Light

Rear View:

Reset button
Menu Button
Left Button / Zoom Out / Rewind
Right Button / Zoom In / Fast Forward
OK / Playback Button

Side Views:

Left Side: PTT Button (Optional, requires intercom pairing before purchase), Light Button/IR Button, Return Button/Quick Play/Laser Active Button, Power Button.

Right Side: Charging Port, Video Button, Audio Button/Lock Key, Photo Button/Red-Blue Warning.

Bottom View:

Speaker port.

Part 2: Button Operation Guide

Button	Description of Operation
Power Button [⏻]	Long press to Power On/Off the camera; Short press in standby could light off the screen.
Light Button [?]	Short press to turn on/off white illuminator; Long press to turn on/off the IR Lights.
Return Button [↩️]	Short press acts as a return key when in menu; In standby, short press could quick play the previous recorded Video file; After powering on, long press the button could turn on the Red Laser.
Video Button [▶️]	Short press to start/stop Video Recording in standby mode.
Audio Button [?]	Short press to start/stop Audio Recording in standby mode; Long press will lock the camera status, other buttons can't work; long press again to unlock.
Photo Button [?]	Short press to Take a Photo (each press takes one photo); Long press to activate the Red-Blue Warning, long press again could turn on the alarm sound, long press the third time could turn off the Red-Blue Flashes.
Menu Button [M]	Short press to enter Menu in standby mode; When in the playback list, short press this button could get the Delete option.
Left Button [<]	Short press to enter the previous step; In standby/video mode, long press the button to Zoom Out the scene on the screen; When playing video, short press the button for Rewind Play.
Right Button [>]	Short press to enter the next steps; In standby/video mode, long press the button to Zoom In on the scene on the screen; When playing video, short press the button for Fast Forward.
OK Button [✅]	Short press to enter the Playback Mode in standby mode; When recording videos or in the video file list, long press OK button could Lock/Mark the current file.

Part 3: Quick Setup

3.1 Power On / Off / Standby Mode

3.1.1 Power On / Off

Long press the [⏻] button to boot, long press to power off the device.

3.1.1 Standby Mode/Screen Save

When the device is powered on, short press the [⏻] button to turn the screen off/on. In the power-on state, the working indicator stays green. This function is linked to the LCD Power Save option in the menu. If there is no operation for 10 minutes after powering on, the screen will turn off. Tap any button to light up the display screen / activate the camera.

3.2 Video Recording

3.2.1 Recording

In standby mode, short press the [▶️] button to record video. During recording, a red dot appears on the screen and the working indicator is solid red. Press it again to stop recording and save. Video files are named after the date and time and saved in MP4 format.

3.2.2 One Key to Record

The camera supports one-key video recording. When powering off, long pressing the [▶️] button can activate the camera and start video recording.

3.2.3 Video Locked

During video recording, long press the [✅] Button to mark/lock the video. Long press the [✅] Button again to release/cancel the lock, then press the button to save the file. Refer to section 3.6 for lock/unlock details in playback.

3.3 Take Photo

3.3.1 Single Shot

In standby mode, short press the [?] button once. The working indicator flashes red once, and a photo is taken. Photo files are named after the date and time and saved in JPG format.

3.3.2 Photo Burst Mode

If "Snapshot" is set to "2P/3P/5P/10P/15P/20P/30P" in the menu, short press the [?] button once. The red light flashes, and several photos are taken continuously.

3.3.3 Snapshot (During Video Recording)

During video recording, short press the [?] button to get a snapshot. Each press takes one photo.

3.4 Audio Recording

3.4.1 Recording

This device can record separate audio files. After powering on, short press the [?] button to record audio. While recording, a microphone logo and recording details are displayed, and the working indicator is solid yellow. Press it again to stop recording and save. Audio files are named after the date and time and saved in MP3 format.

3.4.2 One Key to Record Audio

The camera supports one-key audio recording. When powering off, long pressing the [?] button can activate the camera and start audio recording.

3.5 Night Vision

The infrared night vision is set to "Manual" by default. Long press the [?] button to turn night vision on/off in standby or video mode. To activate night vision automatically, go to menu settings and set "Infrared mode" to "Auto". The camera will then switch to night vision mode based on ambient brightness.

3.6 Files View / Playback

After recording, you can enter the Playback Files Page to review them. In standby mode, short press the [✅] Button to enter the playback page and manage files.

Short press the [✅] Button again to enter the files list. Take a video file as an example:

Long press the [✅] Button to mark/lock videos. A 5-star icon will appear on the left corner. Long press the [✅] Button again to release the mark/lock.

File Deletion Process:

Enter the Playback Files Page.
In the file list, short press the [M] button to access the delete option.
Short press [ < ] / [ > ] / [✅] buttons to select an option and confirm.

Note: Marked (locked) videos cannot be deleted directly. You need to long press the [✅] Button to release the mark first.

Visual Description for Deletion Steps: Step 1: Shows a file list with video thumbnails. Step 2: A video file is selected. Step 3: The 'DELETE FILE' menu appears with options 'Delete One' and 'Delete All'. Step 4: A confirmation prompt appears with 'YES' and 'NO' buttons.

Part 3: Connect and Reset

3.8 Connect to Computer

Connect the camera to the computer using the attached USB cable. The camera will enter USB disk mode. If the "Password" option is enabled in the menu, you will need to input your set password first (default password is 000000) to review or delete files on the computer.

3.9 Reset

If the camera crashes or stops working, you can perform a reset by poking the reset hole with a pin or thimble (be careful not to use excessive force). The device will automatically shut down after the reset. To restart it, long press the [⏻] button.

Visual Description for Reset: Image of the camera with a close-up inset showing the reset hole, indicating it should be poked with a pin or thimble.

Part 4: Features You May Concern

4.1 Loop Recording

If loop recording is enabled, when storage is full, the device will continue recording by overwriting old files. This action does not cover marked/locked videos. Video is saved as clips/fragments to avoid large file issues. Video length can be set to 5, 10, 15, 20, or 30 minutes.

4.2 Time & Date Stamp

The camera has time & date stamping enabled by default. You can set the time and date via the menu.

Visual Description for Menu: Screenshot of the 'SETTING' menu showing options like 'change password', 'Time setting', 'Language', 'Default setting', 'Format SD-Card'. Another screenshot shows 'Time settings' with a date (2022Y01M01D) and time (22:03:35) display.

4.3 One Key to Play

In standby mode, short press the [?] button to play the previous recorded video file. After playback, it returns to the preview screen. This feature works only for video files.

4.4 Camera Password

There is a "Password" option in the menu settings. To enable it, enter the default password "000000" first, then short press [ < ] / [ > ] / [✅] buttons to select "ON" and confirm.

If you forget the password, please email the support team at support@boblov.com.

After turning on the "Password" option, the following actions require password verification:

Connecting the camera to a PC.
Entering the menu page.
Entering the Playback Files Page.
Changing the camera password (requires old password verification; new cameras require the default password).
Changing the Device ID/Police ID.

4.5 Zoom in/ Zoom Out

In standby/video mode, long press the [>] button to zoom in on the scene, and long press the [<] button to zoom out. Zoom can be adjusted in the range of 1.0X to 16.00X.

4.6 Rewind/ Fast Forward

When playing video files, short press the [<] button for rewind play, and short press the [>] button for fast forward. Short press the [>] or [<] button once to increase the speed by two times. Fast forward and rewind speeds can be adjusted in the range of 4X-8X.

Part 5: Indicator Lights

Status	Working Indicator	Charging Indicator
Power On/Standby	Solid Green	/
Charging	When powering on for charging, this will be Solid Green	Solid Blue
Fully Charged	/	Blue indicator will be off
Video Recording	Solid Red	/
Take Photos	Every press will flash red once	/
Audio Recording	Solid Yellow	/

Part 6: Red-Blue Warning / Laser / White Light

6.1 Red-Blue Warning

After powering on, long press the [?] button to activate the warning function. The camera will sound an alarm and flash Red-Blue warning lights. Long press the button again to turn off the alarm sound first, then long press the third time to turn off the Red-Blue Flashes.

6.2 Laser Light

After powering on, long press the [?] button to turn on/off the laser light. The camera emits a red laser beam to locate the shooting direction.

6.3 White Light

After powering on, short press the [?] button to turn on/ off the white light, which acts as an illuminating light.

Part 7: Menu Introduction

1. Short press the [M] button to enter the menu page.

2. Short press [ < ] / [ > ] / [✅] buttons to select an option and confirm.

3. Short press [↩️] button to exit the menu page.

Description	Options
Video resolution	Video Resolution. 2304x1296 P30, 1920x1080 P30 (default), 1440x1080 P30, 1280x720 P30, 848x480 P30, 720x480 P30
Photo pixel	Photo Resolution. 4M, 8M, 10M, 12M, 16M, 21M, 24M, 32M, 38M(default)
Video quality	Video quality level. High(default), Low, Medium
Snapshot	Photo Burst Mode: Capture several photos in 1 second, perfect for fast-moving activities. OFF(default), 2P, 3P, 5P, 10P, 15P, 20P, 30P
Pre-recording	Merge the first 3-4 seconds of recording into the video. Press the video button twice to save this pre-record. ON, OFF(default)
Post-recording	After pressing the video button to stop, video countdown for a certain time and save. OFF(default), 10S, 60 Sec, 10 min, 20 min, 45 min
Video clip	Video recording is saved as clips/fragments, avoiding large file damage. 5 min, 10 min (default), 15 min, 20 min, 30 min
Motion detect	When a moving object is detected, it activates and records a 30sec-1min video. ON, OFF(default)
Infrared mode	Night Vision mode, image turns to black-white. Auto, Manual (default)
LCD Power Save	LCD screen auto-off without operation; press any key to light up. OFF, 5 min, 10min(default)
Power off	Camera auto shut-off without operation; long press power button to power on. OFF, 5 min, 10min(default)
Beep	Button sound. ON(default), OFF
Microphone	Video recording with sound; if turned off, recorded video will have no voice. ON(default), OFF
Volume	Button sound volume / prompt sound adjustable from 0 to 10 level. 8(default)
Loop recording	When enabled, if storage is insufficient, camera auto-covers old video files. ON(default), OFF
Voice report	Voice prompt for video/audio recording events. ON, OFF (default)
Stealth mode	Disables sound alarms and key tones, and turns off indicator lights. Camera video still records voice; Red-Blue Warning/White Illuminator/Red Laser can still function. ON, OFF (default)
Password	If password is on, user needs to enter it to change password/Device ID/Police ID, enter menu/playback pages, or connect to PC. Need to verify the default password: 000000, then could turn on.
Set Device ID	Edit device numbers. 0000000 (default)
Set Police ID	Set a police ID number or user number. 000000 (default)
Change password	Verify and edit new password. default password: 000 000
Time setting	Set to your local date and time. Can be edited
Language	Camera text language display. 简体中文 (Simplified Chinese), 繁體中文 (Traditional Chinese), English(default)
Default setting	Restore default values after password verification. All settings reset to factory default.
Format SD-Card	Formats the camera storage, deleting all files. After formatting, the camera will shut off automatically and needs to be manually powered on again to read the storage.
FW Version	Displays Total Space, Battery info, Camera Firmware Version.

Part 8: Specifications

Parameter	Value
Resolution	2304x1926, 1920x1080, 1440x1080, 1280x720, 848x480, 720x480
Video File	AVI; H.264 compressed
Photo File	JPEG
Photo Size	4570x8000
Wide Angle	140°
Night Vision	Supported; 5 pcs infrared lights
Battery capacity	3200 mAh
Use Time	14 Hour of video recording (1080P, IR Off, fully charged)
Charging Time	4-6 Hours
Memory capacity	Internal Memory; 64GB/128GB optional
Operating temperature	Recommend: -20 ℃ ~ +70℃, -4 ~+158°F
Working Humidity	40%-80%
Storage Temperature	Recommend: -20-55℃, -4~+131°F
Storage Humidity	< 93 %(40°C/104°F)
Waterproof Level	IP66
Size	84x56x27mm (3.3x2.2x1inch)
Weight	142g / 4.9oz
Compatible System	Windows 7 / 8 / 10 / 11 / VISTA and Mac 10.5 or above

Part 9: Troubleshooting

Q: The camera couldn't power on, does it stop working?

A: 1. Connect the charger and cable to charge the device and check whether the problem is solved after 4 hours of charging.

2. Please check whether the charger and the USB cable are normal.

3. Connect your device to the wall socket, then press the power button to check whether it could be powered on.

4. Use a pin to do a reset of the camera and re-power on to check again.

5. If the problem cannot be solved, please contact customer service for further help.

Q: Why did the camera stop recording? Can't store video anymore?

A: 1. Make sure the camera storage capacity is enough. Turn on Loop Recording to let the camera record continuously by covering the old files once the memory is full.

2. Physical Double check: Check whether the Video Button is intact and could be pressed down normally.

3. Format the camera and do a hard reset then record again.

4. If the problem cannot be solved, please contact customer service for further help.

Q: A video or audio cannot be played? Or no sound for videos?

A: 1. Please check the menu and turn on the Record with sound function.

2. Turn to the loudest volume of the camera to check whether the sound could playback normally with the camera itself.

3. It is recommended to play back videos/audio on the VLC media player on the computer.

Q: Why the screen turns off auto?

A: The camera enters the "LCD Power Save" mode by default after 10 minutes of inactivity. If you want the display to always be on, please enter the menu to set the "LCD Power Save" option to Off. "LCD Power Save" can be set to off/ 5 min/ 10min.

Q: Why does the camera shut off auto?

A: 1. Please check whether the "Power Off" option in the menu is on. If you want the camera to stay powered on, please enter the menu to set "Power Off" to Off. "Power Off" can be set to off/5min/10min.

2. If you format the camera, it will shut off automatically after a short period as it needs to read the storage again. You will need to manually power on the camera again.

Q: I forgot my password, how to reset it?

A: We can send you the universal password to restore the camera password. Please email our support team for help: support@boblov.com

Q: I lost the clips, can I get the replacement part?

A: If you need spare accessories or replacement parts, feel free to email our after-sale service: support@boblov.com

Part 10: Packaging List

The package typically includes:

KJ23 Body Camera
Short 360° rotatable Back Clip
Long 360° rotatable Shoulder Clip
USB Cable
Car Charger
Car Bracket
User Manual

Note: Accessories may be updated without prior notice; please refer to the actual receipt of the items.

Part 11: Customer Service

BOBLOV is dedicated to offering the best service to our valuable customers. To reach BOBLOV customer service, please e-mail us: