BOBLOV M5 Body Worn Camera User Manual

We sincerely thank you for using BOBLOV's product. This manual introduces the M5 body police camera, covering its functions, features, external structure, operation, and important precautions. Please read this user manual carefully before using the product and keep it properly.

Part 1 Structure Diagram

The body-worn camera has the following components:

1 Indicator Lights
2 Image Sensor
3 Photo/Night Vision Button
4 Infrared Lights
5 Audio/White Light Button
6 PTT Button/Alarm Button
7 White Light
8 Red and Blue Flashing Light
9 Laser light
10 Infrared lights
11 Lens
12 Video Button/Snapshot
13 USB interface & Reset hole
14 Power On/Off Button (⏻)
15 Speaker Hole
16 LCD Display
17 Down/Playback/Zoom Out/Fast Forward Button ([down/zoom out])
18 Return Button ([return])
19 Up/Mark Key/Zoom In/Rewind Button ([up/zoom in])
20 Menu/OK Button ([menu/OK])

Part 2 LCD Indication

The LCD display shows the following information:

1 Status Indicate: Displays a red dot (?) and flashes in video mode.
2 Video Resolution (e.g., 1080P30)
3 Memory Capacity Available (e.g., 30.2G)
4 Police ID (e.g., PID: 000000)
5 System Date (e.g., 2021-02-08)
6 System Time (e.g., 09:32:05)
7 Battery Level (?)
8 Audio Status (?)
9 Device ID (e.g., DID: 8888888)
10 Remaining Video Recording Time

Part 3 Basic Operation

3.1 How to charge the device

Note: Charge fully when first receiving the camera. Please power off the camera to charge for at least 6 hours. Compatible Charger Plug: 5V, 1A.

Low battery prompt: When the battery voltage is too low, the battery icon turns red, and the screen displays "Battery Low" with a prompt sound, shutting down after 5 minutes. Please charge promptly to avoid affecting use (charge in power-off state).

Charging Tips: Use the standard cable and 5V-1A charger plug for about 6 hours (power-off state). When charging in power-on status, the working indicator is green, the power indicator is blue, and turns off when fully charged.

Charging Status Indicators:

Charging Time	6 Hours
Charging Indicator	Blue Steady
Fully Charged	Blue Off

3.2 Power On/Off/Standby Mode

Power On: In shutdown state, press and hold the ⏻ button to power on. The power indicator shows steady green.

Standby Mode/LCD Screen Off: If LCD Auto Off is enabled, the screen turns off after 5 minutes of inactivity (camera standby mode), with the green indicator steady. Starting video recording for 5 minutes without other operations also triggers LCD Auto Off, with the red indicator flashing. LCD Auto Off can be set to off or 5 minutes.

Power Off: In power-on state, press and hold the ⏻ button for 3 seconds to power off. All indicator lights go out.

3.3 Take Photo

In standby, short press the [photo/night vision] button once to take a picture. Alternatively, in power-on state, press and hold the [video/snapshot] button (located on the front of the camera, below the BOBLOV logo) for 3 seconds to take and save a picture. A "click" sound is heard. Pictures are named by date and time with a JPG suffix. Short press the [down/zoom out] button to enter playback mode.

3.4 Video & Audio Recording

3.4.1 Normal Video

In power-on state, short press the [video/snapshot] button to start video recording. During recording, a red dot (?) flashes slowly in the upper left corner of the screen, and the work indicator flashes red. Press the [video/snapshot] button again to stop recording. The red indicator turns off, the video is auto-saved, and the screen returns to preview. Videos are named by date and time with an MP4 suffix. Short press the [down/zoom out] button to enter playback mode.

3.4.2 Snapshot

During video recording, long press the [video/snapshot] button for 3 seconds to take a picture and save it automatically without interrupting video recording.

3.4.3 Important Video Locked/Marked

Press the [video/snapshot] button to start recording. Click the [up/zoom in] button to lock the current video as a key video, then press the [video/snapshot] button again to save this key video. This function does not interrupt the video process. Marked videos are saved in the "IMP" folder, starting with "SOS_".

During video recording, click the [up/zoom in] button to lock the current video and click the [up/zoom in] button again to release/cancel the lock, then press the [video/snapshot] button to save the file. This video will be saved as a normal video in the "VIDEO" folder, named beginning with "NOR_".

If a video is marked as locked, it will not be overwritten when storage is full during Loop Recording mode. Marked/locked videos cannot be deleted on the camera; connect to a computer to delete them.

3.4.4 Zoom In & Out

In standby/video mode, long press the [up/zoom in] button to zoom in, and long press the [down/zoom out] button to zoom out. Zoom range is 1.00X-128.00X.

3.4.5 Audio Recording

In power-on state, tap the [audio/white light] button; or long press and hold the [audio/white light] button for 3 seconds in power-off state to start audio recording. When recording, the screen displays a microphone icon (?), and the work indicator flashes yellow. Press the [audio/white light] button again to stop audio recording. The yellow indicator goes off, the audio file is auto-saved, and the screen returns to preview with the indicator showing steady green.

Part 3.5 Night Vision

The infrared night vision defaults to "Manual". Long-press the [photo/night vision] button to turn night vision on/off in standby or video mode. For automatic night vision activation, go to menu settings and set "IR Filter" to "Auto". The camera will then switch to night vision mode based on ambient brightness.

Part 3.6 What is Stealth Mode?

In the menu settings, the "Stealth Mode" option defaults to "Off". Turning it "On" hides recording states, indicators, prompt sounds, and button sounds. In Stealth Mode, video can be recorded and played back with sound.

Note: If Stealth Mode is turned on, the Laser Light/Flashing/Alarm Sound cannot be activated. It is advised to set the camera's Auto Power Off to 10 minutes when Stealth Mode is On, as there are no indicators to show the camera's working state, helping to save battery.

Part 3.7 Files View / Playback

In standby mode, short press the [menu/OK] button to enter the playback menu. Use the [up/zoom in] or [down/zoom out] buttons to select the desired option.

Press the [menu/OK] button to enter the playback list, and use the [up/zoom in] or [down/zoom out] buttons to select the file to be played.

Press the [menu/OK] button to view and press the [return] button to return to the previous menu.

Fast forward and rewind

When playing video files, short press the [down/zoom out] button for rewind play, and short press the [up/zoom in] button for fast forward. Short press either button again to increase the speed by two times. Fast forward and rewind speeds can be adjusted from 2X to 128X.

Part 3.8 File Deletion

Note: To protect recorded files, enable "Password Protection" in menu settings. Otherwise, files can be deleted without password verification. Marked/locked videos cannot be deleted on the camera due to evidence protection design; connect to a computer to delete them.

After enabling "Password Protection", the default password is 000000. You must enter this password before deleting files.

Steps:

In standby, short press the [down/zoom out] button to enter playback mode.
Use the [up/zoom in] and [down/zoom out] buttons to choose the Video/Photo/Audio file to delete, then click the [menu/OK] button to go to the playback file list.
Long press the [menu/OK] button to access the password verification page. Enter the default password (000000) if it's the first use, or your set password.
After that, you will see a "YES" and "NO" interface. Use the [up/zoom in] and [down/zoom out] buttons to choose "YES" or "NO", then click the [menu/OK] button to confirm. After deleting the file, the camera returns to the previous playback file list.

Part 3.9 File Transfer/Connecting Computer

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

Part 3.10 Camera Password

Default Camera Password: 000000

In menu settings, "Password Protection" can be enabled. In standby mode, click the [menu/OK] button to enter the menu, navigate to "Password Protection". To turn it on, enter the default password 000000. Click [menu/OK] again, use the [up/zoom in] and [down/zoom out] buttons to select "On", and click [menu/OK] again to save.

After enabling "Password Protection", the password needs to be verified in the following situations:

When connecting the camera to a PC.
When trying to delete files on the camera.
When changing the camera password (requires verifying the old password; for a new camera, enter the default password).
When changing the Device ID/Police ID.
When formatting the camera storage.

How to change the password?

In standby mode, short press the [menu/OK] button, then navigate to "Change Password" in the menu. Before changing, enter the default password 000000. Then click [menu/OK] again to go to the new password setting page. Use the [up/zoom in] and [down/zoom out] buttons to choose your desired 6-character password, then click [menu/OK] to save the change.

Part 3.11 Reset

If the camera crashes or stops working, you can reset it 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 and can be restarted by long-pressing the Power Button (⏻).

Part 4 System Setting/ Menu List

In standby mode, press the [menu/OK] button to enter the setting menu. After entering the menu, use the [up/zoom in] or [down/zoom out] buttons to select the list item, press [menu/OK] to confirm. Use the [up/zoom in] or [down/zoom out] buttons to change options, then press [menu/OK] again to confirm and save settings.

Setting	Description	Options
Resolution	Video Resolution	1440P/30, 1296P/30, 1080P/30(default), 720P/60, 720P/30, 480P/30
Photo Size	Photo Resolution	8M, 12M, 14M, 20M, 26M, 34M, 40M, 48M(default)
Photo Burst Mode	Capture several photos in 1 second, perfect for fast-moving activities.	3P, 5P, 10P, 20P, Off(default)
Pre-Record	Merge the first 15 seconds of recording into the video. Press the video button twice to save this pre-record.	On, Off(default)
Post-Record	After pressing the video button to stop, video countdown for a certain time and save.	5 sec, 30 sec, 1 min, 5 min, Off(default)
Compression Storage	Compress video quality to save storage; image quality will also be reduced. Recommended to turn Off for normal recording.	On, Off(default)
Loop Recording	When enabled, camera overwrites old files when storage is insufficient.	On(default), Off
Video Length	Video recording saved as clips/fragments to avoid damage from large files.	5 min, 10 min(default), 15 min, 20 min
Motion Detection	When motion is detected, activates and records a 30sec-1min video.	On, Off(default)
LCD Auto Off	LCD screen turns off without operation; press any key to light up again.	5min(default), Off
Auto Power Off	Camera automatically shuts off without operation; long press power button to turn on.	1min, 3min, 5min, 10 min(default), Off
Key Tone	Button Volume; Power On/Off Prompt Sound.	On(default), Off
Record with sound	Video recording with sound; if turned off, recorded video will have no voice.	On(default), Off
Button Volume	Button Volume/Prompt Sound adjustment.	High, Low(default), Medium
Dash Camera Mode	Camera auto-records upon receiving power/car engine start.	On, Off(default)
Anti-Virus	Prevents virus intrusion when connecting to a PC.	On, Off(default)
GPS (Optional)	Collects route/GPS info of video recording for playback on provided player.	On, Off(default)
Time Zone (Optional)	Set to local time zone; camera syncs correct local time once GPS positioning is successful.	GMT+8:00
File Brower Mode	Playback page display mode: file name list or photo.	File Mode, Photo Mode(default)
Device ID	Edit device numbers.	8888888(default)
Police ID	Set a police ID number or user number.	000000(default)
Password Protection	If password is on, user needs to enter password to access change new password/Device ID/Police ID, delete camera's file, format camera, and connect to PC.	On, Off(default) Need to verify the default password: 000000, then could turn on.
Change Password	Verify and edit new password.	000000
Stealth Mode	Realizes hidden recording, no indicator, no sound prompt.	On, Off(default)
IR Filter	Night vision activated method.	Auto, Manual(default)
Voice broadcast	Voice prompt for video recording (start/stop video); reads Police ID when powering on.	On, Off(default)
Language	Camera text language display.	简体中文, 繁體中文, English(default)
Format SD-Card	Formats the camera, deleting all storage files.	Need to verify the default password: 000000, then could format.
Default Settings	Restores default value after password verify. All settings reset to factory default.
Date & Time	Set to your local date and time.	Can be edited
VER	Camera Firmware Version Information.	Brand + Date

Part 5 Working Indicator Light

1 In power-on state, camera standby: Power indicator is steady green.
2 In video mode: Working indicator light is red and flashes slowly.
3 In audio mode: Working indicator is yellow and flashes slowly.
4 Connecting to computer: Work indicator is red, power indicator is blue and green.
5 Charging: Power indicator is blue; light turns off when fully charged. If charging while powered on, indicator shows blue and green.
6 After power on, each photo taken: Work indicator flashes red once.

Part 6 Laser/White Light & Alarm Function

a. Laser Light: After powering on, long press the [audio/white light] button to turn on the laser light. The camera emits a red laser beam to locate the shooting direction. Long press the button again to turn off.

b. White Light: After powering on, long press the [audio/white light] button to turn on/off the white light. The camera emits white light, acting as an illuminating light.

c. Red & Blue Flashing and Alarm: After powering on, tap the [PTT] button to turn on the alarm function. The camera will sound an alarm and flash red and blue warning lights. Press the [PTT] button again to turn off the alarm sound, and tap it again to turn off the flashing lights.

Part 7 Time & Date Setting

No GPS Version Setting Method:

Enter Menu and find the "Date&Time" option to set the local time and save.

GPS Version Setting Method:

Enter Menu, find the "Time Zone" option, set it to your local time zone, and save.
Turn on the "GPS" option in the menu. Once the camera GPS locates successfully (the GPS icon will turn green ✅), the camera date & time will sync to the correct local time.

Please use GPS in an open place; otherwise, the signal may be hard to locate.

Part 8 Dash Camera Mode

Dash Car Mode means the camera will start recording automatically as long as the machine is powered on. To use the camera as a dash cam, in standby mode, enter the setting menu, set "Dash Camera Mode" to "On", and save the change.

Note: When you activate dash camera mode, the camera will start to record automatically after connecting the camera with your car in ignition status.

Install the Car Suction Bracket and Camera

The M5 body camera includes a Car Suction Cup Bracket for installation on the car windshield.

This suction cup only supports clean and smooth glass material. If the surface is not smooth enough or is frosted glass, it cannot suck firmly.

Attach Car Bracket to M5 Camera:

[Diagram showing attachment steps 1, 2, 3]

Lock the snap and get the camera sucked onto the windshield.

Part 9 GPS Function (Optional)

In menu settings, click the [menu/OK] button in standby mode to enter the menu, then navigate to the "GPS" section. Click [menu/OK] again, use the [up/zoom in] and [down/zoom out] buttons to choose "On", and click [menu/OK] again to save the change.

After enabling "GPS", return to the preview screen; a green GPS icon (✅) will appear on the right corner. Take a video to collect GPS information.

Note: If the icon shows yellow ⚠️, the GPS signal is weak and may not work. Only when the icon shows green ✅ can GPS information be recorded normally. Please use the camera in an open area to collect GPS information. GPS signal may be weakened in buildings, traffic jams, tunnels, or due to metal shielding around the camera.

How to check the GPS information of the video on computer?

The GPS player supports PC only. There are two methods to download the GPS Player file:

Method 1: To playback video with GPS, search boblov.com and download the "M5 GXPlayer" app provided by the manufacturer to your computer desktop.

Method 2: Connect the M5 Body camera to the computer, enter the camera's U disk, find the "GPS Player Download" TXT file, copy the link, and download the compressed GXPlayer ZIP file to your computer desktop.

[Image showing GXPlayer.zip and "GPS Player Download" text]

Steps:

After downloading the GPS Player compressed file, unzip it in a new folder on your computer desktop.
Enter this new folder and double-click the file named "sunning" to open the player.

Note: When downloading the GPS player by either method, if alerted that "the file has a virus", do not worry. This is because your computer monitors an unfamiliar file; the file has no problem.

9.2 GPS Player Interface Indication

[Image showing GPS Player interface with controls and map]

The GPS player interface includes:

1 To play previous video
2 Pause the video
3 To play next video
4 Stop playing
5 Click here to choose the video file on your computer to playback
6 Screenshot
7 Click to change for the rear camera view (This model doesn't have this function)
8 Image Rotation
9 File List, double-click the file in this part could replay it
10 Compass
11 Moving Speed

9.3 "GPS Player/Sunning" Setting Page

Click the setting icon in the upper right corner to set the language and choose the Google Map for video playback. When playing, click the Stop Button first to stop playing, otherwise the map cannot be changed.

Base Setup:

Language: English
Speed unit: KMH
Maps: Google Map
Track Connect: On
File Save Path: [Input field]

Part 10 Specifications

Feature	Details
Lens	F2.0 aperture, high-resolution multi-layer filter wide-angle lens
Language	简体中文/繁体中文/English
Video Resolution	2560x1440P/30, 2304x1296P/30, 1920x1080P/30, 1280x720P/30, 1280x720P/60, 848x480P/30
Video Format	MP4
Video Compression Format	MJPG
Video Data Rate	18000kbps
Power Supply	5V/1A
Battery Type	Built-in 4500MAH Battery
Memory Capacity	64GB, 128GB
Usage Time	15H Recording Time in 1080P & IR Off; 25H Standby Time
Waterproof & Dust-proof Level	IP67
Drop Resistance Level	2M
Storage Temperature	-40~+60°C
Working Temperature	-10~+45°C
Compatible System	Windows XP/7/8 SP3/Vista and Mac 10.5 or above

Part 11 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 if the problem is solved after 4 hours of charging. 2. Please check if the charger and USB cable are normal. 3. Use a pin to reset the camera and re-power on to check again. 4. If the problem persists, please contact customer service.

Q: Why the camera stop record? Can't take video anymore?

A: 1. Ensure the camera storage capacity is enough. Turn on Loop Recording to allow continuous recording by overwriting old files when memory is full. 2. Physically check if the Video Button is intact and can be pressed normally. 3. Format the camera and perform a hard reset, then try recording again. 4. If the problem persists, please contact customer service.

Q: The camera display is showing red/green.

A: Please reset the camera and power it on to check again.

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

A: Check the menu and turn on the "Record with sound" function. Adjust the camera volume to the loudest setting to check if sound playback is normal. It is recommended to playback videos/audio on a VLC media player.

Q: Why the screen turns off automatically?

A: The camera enters LCD Auto Off mode by default after 5 minutes of inactivity. To keep the display always on, set LCD Auto Off option to Off in the menu. LCD Auto Off can be set to off or 5 minutes.

Q: Why does the camera shut off auto?

A: Check if the Auto Power Off option is enabled in the menu. To keep the camera powered on, set Auto Power Off to Off. Auto Power Off modes can be set to off, 1min, 3min, 5min, or 10min.

Part 12 Package List

The package includes:

M5 Body Police Camera
Short Clip
Long Clip
USB Cable
Car Suction Bracket
Car Charger
User Manual

Please note: Accessories may be updated without prior notice. Refer to the actual receipt of items.

Part 13 Customer Service

BOBLOV is dedicated to offering the best service to its valuable customers.

To reach BOBLOV customer service, please email:

Official Email address: Support@boblov.com
Official Website: www.boblov.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/BOBLOVGlobal/
Tel: +1(213)905-9206
Address: 10700 Jersey Blvd Ste 730, Rancho Cucamonga CA 91730, US

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