Gatekeeper G4 Viewer Plus User Guide

G4 Viewer Plus

G4VIEWERPLUS Product Information

G4VIEWERPLUS is a software application used for viewing and
managing video footage captured by mobile digital video recorders
(DVRs) used in vehicles such as buses. The software provides tools
for locating, playing, clipping, and exporting video footage. It
also allows for remote access to downloaded video and
auto-downloading of offline video.

Locating Video

To locate video footage using G4VIEWERPLUS, there are three
options:

1. Cellular Access: For access while the vehicle is
   en-route or anytime the DVR is active, select “LIVE”.
2. Wireless Network: For access while connected to the
   wireless network, select “Playback” > “Online”. Note that DVRs
   will remain on for approximately 2 hours after the bus is shut
   off.
3. Remote Access: For remote access to downloaded video,
   select “Playback” > “Server” > select the desired bus(es)
   > enter date range > search > calendar displayed >
   double-click date with a red dot (metadata) and/or grey
   (video).

Playing Video

To play video footage using G4VIEWERPLUS:

1. Select desired date and any or all camera channels.
2. Press the play icon.

Creating Clips

To create clips of video footage using G4VIEWERPLUS:

1. Identify the desired video and click the clip button (scissor
   icon).
2. Start and end time markers will be overlaid on the video
   timeline.
3. Click “OK” to open the Clip Settings window.
4. Adjust settings as desired and click “OK” to finish.

Export Types

To export video clips using G4VIEWERPLUS, there are three
options:

1. Standard: Choose standard when sharing video clips with
   users who have a licensed version of G4VIEWERPLUS installed.
2. Export: Choose export when sharing video clips with
   users who do not have access to G4VIEWERPLUS. Video clips export in
   a stand-alone application (*.EXE) that combines video clip data
   with a self-contained Mini-Player.
3. MP4: Choose MP4 when sharing video clips with users who
   have no need for sensor data and have a media player installed
   (e.g., VLC).

Auto Downloading

To set up auto downloading of video footage using
G4VIEWERPLUS:

1. Select the download icon > Auto Download > Task Manage
   > Add task.
2. Set up task name > adjust start & end times (select
   Permanent Execution for reoccurring task set-up) > add Blackbox
   metadata > choose event date.
3. Input info:
   1. Net Mode – All net mode, Task Effective days- 365, Stream- Main
      stream, Video type- All
   2. Choose cameras; typically, the outside cameras channels can be
      unchecked
   3. Select save. Buses will automatically start transferring data
      when they are connected.
   4. Select Task Monitor to view status of tasks.
   5. See remote access to downloaded video above to view saved
      video.

Camera Tools

G4VIEWERPLUS provides two tools and one editing control tool for
use with camera footage:

1. Magnifying Glass: This tool allows you to digitally zoom
   in on an area. Select the magnifying glass > draw box over
   required area > click/drag to pan.
2. Blur: This tool allows you to blur chosen sections for
   privacy reasons. Select blur (mini checker board) > click and
   drag selected areas. Click “OK”. Note that the blurred video will
   NOT save if exporting to MP4.
3. Snapshot: This tool takes an image snapshot of the
   current playback in a .BMP file format. The location where the file
   is saved is specified in the configuration, system settings.

G4VIEWERPLUS QUICK GUIDE FOR WIRELESS CUSTOMERS

LOCATING VIDEO

0 1 . Cellular Access
For access (cellular access) while vehicle is en-route, or any time the DVR is active, select: LIVE
02. Wireless Network
For access while connected to the wireless network (Buses online will appear “yellow”) select: Playback > Online Note: The DVRs will remain on approximately 2 hours after bus is shut off.
03. Remote Access
For remote access to downloaded video select: Playback > Server > Select bus(es) > Enter Date range > Search > Calendar displayed > Double-click date with a “red” dot (metadata, i.e., Driver Alert) and/or “grey” (video)
PLAYING VIDEO

Live Playback

01. Find Date and Press Play
Select desired date any or all camera channels and press the play icon.

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CREATING CLIPS
01. Identify Video for Clipping
Once desired video is identified, click the Clip button (scissor icon). Start and end time markers are overlaid on video timeline.
02. Open Clip Settings
Click OK to open the Clip Settings window.
03. Remote Access
In the Clip Settings window, adjust/confirm the following settings: Start and End Time Channel ­ Select any or all channels required for the clip to be exported Export Type ­ The video can be exported as Standard, Export, or MP4 Path ­ Select the destination location where the exported file(s) will be saved.
04. Finish
Click OK to finish.
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EXPORT TYPES
0 1 . Standard
Choose Standard when sharing video clips with users who have a licensed version of G4ViewerPlus installed.

G4

02. Export
Choose Export when sharing video clips with users who do not have access to G4ViewerPlus. Video clips export in a stand-alone application (*.EXE) that combines video clip data with a self-contained Mini-Player.
03. MP4
Choose MP4 when sharing video clips with users who have no need for sensor data, and have a media player installed (e.g., VLC).

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AUTO DOWNLOADING
Set up an Auto download, one-time or reoccurring task, to view video that is currently offline or to save video for future use:
0 1 . Download
Select the Download icon > Auto Download > Task Manage > Add task
02. Set-up for Reoccurring Task
Set-up task name > Adjust start & End times (select Permanent Execution for reoccurring task set-up) > Add Blackbox “metadata” > choose “Event date >
03. Input Info
1. Net Mode – All net mode, Task Effective days- 365, Stream- Main stream, Video type- All 2. Choose cameras; typically, the outside cameras channels can be unchecked > 3. Select Save. Buses will automatically start transferring data when they are connected. 4. Select Task Monitor to view status of tasks. 5. See “remote access to downloaded video” above to view saved video.
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CAMERA TOOLS
There are two tools available on the top right of each camera window and one editing control tool described below:
01. Magnifying glass
Magnifying glass will allow you to digitally zoom in an area: Select Magnifying glass > draw box over required area > Click / Drag to pan.
02. Blur
Blur tool will allow you to blur chosen sections for privacy reasons: Select Blur (mini checker board) > Click and drag selected areas. Click OK. The blurred video will NOT save if exporting to MP4.
03. Snapshot
Snapshot takes an image snapshot of the current playback in a .BMP file format. The location where the file is saved is specified in the Configuration, System Settings.
CONCLUSION
This guide is meant to assist video analysts to quicky navigate G4ViewerPlus and its system settings. While it doesn’t replace G4ViewerPlus training, this quick guide focuses on the most common instructions, accompanied with easy-to-reference images. If you require software training, need troubleshooting assistance, or for any other inquiries please contact Support by e-mailing [email protected]. For immediate assistance please dial toll-free 1 888 666 4833 and ask for tech support.
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