TMAR MANUAL

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Operation Instructions

Version 1.0-1012

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TMaR Version 1.0-1012

Author/Editor: Robert DowlingLayout/Design: Brent Barcena

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. INTRODUCTION 4

1.1 PARTS NEEDED FOR A VIRTRA 300 OR VIRTRA 180 TMAR INSTALL 4

II. HARDWARE SETUP 5

2.1 WINDOWS SETUP FOR MICROPHONE 6

III. VOS SETUP 10

3.1 DEBRIEF SETTINGS 13

IV. CONTACT VIRTRA 15

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I. INTRODUCTION

The Configuration and Setup Procedures will ensure that VirTra Systems Simulator hardware and software con-forms to the applicable specifications and provides acceptable end item workmanship and quality for delivery. The procedures will be conducted at VirTra System prior to leaving the dock for delivery.

The procedures are broken down into the following categories, grouped by the timing requirements as well as processes need pre and post procedure.

• Initial Configuration and setup procedure –These are the specific procedures necessary to configure the master and cluster computers for the first time• Post Setup Checklist –These are the specific procedures necessary to place the correct software on the system as well as the setup for the projector and cameras.

Rules for the Configuration and Setup Procedures

These procedures are intended to be conducted in the order they appear in this document. In the interests of time efficiency, every attempt has been made to arrange procedures in a sequence that provides an efficient procedural flow of events.

If an equipment malfunction occurs during a test, repairs will be made and procedures repeated to the extent nec-essary. In the event of a malfunction, the malfunctioning item will be removed and replaced and the procedure will be repeated. Previously completed procedures will not be repeated in the event of equipment malfunctions unless requested by the customer.

A weapon failure shall not constitute a system failure and therefore will not preclude acceptance of the system provided the successful completion of these procedures. If an individual weapon malfunctions during performance of these tests, it will be tagged accordingly and/or repaired/replaced as necessary.

Documentation Requirements

Any employee, regardless of title, involved with the configuration / testing of a VirTra Systems simulator will be required to initial process steps as well as sign off on this Quality Assurance document stating they have followed procedures and system is functioning properly. Employees failing to follow the configuration process as written in this manual, or initialing process steps that were not completed, will be disciplined and written documentation placed in their file.

• TMaR camera• TMaR Lens• Microphone• TMaR Plate• Tripod or Screen mount

• 50 ft XLR male to XLR female cable• Microphone amplifier• Microphone amplifier power supply

• 10 ft XLR male to 8th male cable• 8th to 3.5mm adapter• 50ft CAT5 cable• TMaR power supply

1.1 PARTS NEEDED FOR A VIRTRA 300 OR VIRTRA 180 TMAR INSTALL

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II. HARDWARE SETUP

1. Mount TMaR camera and microphone to the plate

2. Mount plate to either the tripod or screen mount

3. Mount the microphone power supply to the inside right side of the back of the rack

4. Plug in the CAT5 cable from the TMaR camera to the external port of the master cpu

5. Plug in the 50 ft XLR male to XLR female cable from the microphone to the input of the microphone amplifier.

6. Plug in the 10 ft XLR male to 8th male cable from the output of the microphone amplifier into the 8th to 3.5mm adapter.

7. Plug the 3.5mm adapter into the pink or red port of the onboard computer on the Master CPU.

8. Screw in the TMaR Lens to the TMaR camera

9. Plug in the power for the microphone amplifier

10. Plug in the power for the TMaR Power supply

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2.1 WINDOWS SETUP FOR MICROPHONE

1. Boot up the system

2. Go to the start button and type “Sound”

3. Click on “Sound” under the control panel listings

4. Click the Recording Tab

5. Click the fifth one down that should be a microphone

6. Click the Properties button

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7. Verify that for “Jack Information” is the a pink or red color that is “Rear Panel 3.5 mm Jack”

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8. Click on the Listen tab

9. Uncheck the “Listen to this device:”

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10. Click on the Levels tab

11. Move both bars all the way to the right (100 and +30.0 dB)

12. Click OK.

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III. VOS SETUP

1. Open VOS

2. Enter in the instructor name and password

3. Click on Administration

4. Click on TMaR Device

5. In the Capture tab, set the camera to the correct alpha numeric name and set the microphone to “Microphone (High Definition Audio)

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6. In the Video tab, leave the Crossbar blank, set the Encoder to “ffdshow video encoder”, and set the stream format to “UYVY 640*480 BPP 16”

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7. In Audio tab, set the Encoder to “PCM” and leave the Stream Format blank

8. Click back to the Capture tab.

9. Click on the “Preview” button.

10. You should see a picture in the window.

11. To adjust, open the iris all the way and adjust the focus of the camera to show the best picture.

12. Speak into the microphone, if there is too much feedback, adjust the microphone boost down shown in page 9.

13. Once these settings are optimized, press the Stop button.

14. Press the Select button.

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3.1 DEBRIEF SETTINGS

1. Once Sections 1-3 are completed correctly run through a scenario with TMaR on.

2. The “Toggle PIP” button toggles the TMaR picture and the Projection picture each time the button is pushed.

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3. The “TMAR” button brings up a window that controls what location the TMaR play back is played at.

4. Click the “Save Debrief” button will save the debrief settings, including the TMaR recording, to the hard drive of the computer for later playback.

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IV. CONTACT VIRTRA

If you have any problems/questions with the operation and set up of the TMaR, please see contact below:

VirTra Service Department

7970 S. Kyrene RoadTempe, AZ 85284 USA

Office: 480.968.1488 x 5029Mobile: 602.616.7504Email: service@virtra.com

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