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Table of contents FCC Statement…………………………………………..…………………………………..2 Preface/ Maintenance and precautions for the video recorder ……………………………...3 Maintenance and precautions for SD Memory card ……………………..………………….4 Accessories……………………………………………………………………………5 Know Your Camera………………………………………………..………………………. 6 Buttons and Function Indicators………………………………………………………... 7 Getting Started ……………………………………………………………………8 Basic Functions……………………………………………………………………..10 Advanced Functions……………………………………………….……………...
FCC statement This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help. Pertinent testing documentation is available for verification. Preface Thank you for purchasing this Digital Video Recorder. Please read this Manual carefully and keep in a safe place for further reference.
Maintenance and precautions for SD Memory card SD Memory Card Contact pins / connectors Write protection LOCK switch • • • • Please note the SD card has tiny LOCK slider on the side for write protection of SD memory card that helps avoid inadvertent deletion of image files. Set slider to “un-LOCK” position for storing still images or recording video. SD card is delicate electronic device; do not open, bend or overheat the card. Keep the card away from strong magnetic field and dirty / harsh environment.
System Requirements Operating System CPU Memory Audio & Video Card Hard Drive space USB port Microsoft Windows XP, VISTA, 7 Intel Pentium 4 1GHz or above CPU 512MB or higher Direct X8 Audio & Video Card 1GB or higher available memory space Standard USB1.1 or USB2.
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Buttons and Function Indicators Buttons/Indicator Power Button SHUTTER button Zoom IN Zoom OUT MENU Button MODE Button PLAYBACK Button UP Button DOWN Button LEFT Button RIGHT Button Function Press to turn recorder ON and OFF Press to Start / Stop Video recording or Take Still Photo Press to zoom IN Press to zoom OUT Press to OPEN or exit the MENU selection Press to select desired Recording MODE: Video Recording or Taking Still Photos Press to select the PLAYBACK Mode or exit / return to Recording MODE - Re
OK Button DELETE Button Busy Indicator Self-Timer Indicator Press to confirm MENU / option changes and start and stop playing video PLAYBACK Mode - press to delete selected displayed file; recorded Video or taken Still Photo Indicates Recording / Video Playing / Processing Status Flickers during Self-Timer countdown process Getting Started Note: Your recorder requires batteries and SD/SDHC Memory Card inserted to operate. These are not supplied and should be obtained separately.
- Note the orientation of the card and insert as indicated. Press it down until the card becomes locked. Do not force card during insertion as the card or card slot could become damaged. To remove or replace the SD card, press the card down. The card will pop up and you may remove card from the video recorder. Notes： Note that the card has a tiny “LOCK” slider located on the side. Set this slider to “non-LOCK” position before inserting and taking video or still images.
Select the MODE When activated the recorder is set to Video Recording mode. - Press the MODE button to select Still Photo Mode, press MODE button again to return to Video Recording Mode - Press the PLAYBACK button to select the playback function. Press the PLAYBACK button to exit playback mode and return to the Video Recording or Still Photo Mode. Note that the Video Recording is the default Mode – when you turn the Power ON – recorder will be set in Video Recording mode.
Advanced Functions MENU setup - Video Recording or Still Photo Mode; press the MENU button to enter available settings and options for each Mode. Use the UP / DOWN Buttons to scroll and select desired setting. - Press OK or the Right button to enter available sub-menu. - Press Up / Down button to scroll to intended option and press OK button to confirm setting. - Press the Menu button to exit the Video or Still photo Menu mode and return to Preview / scene Mode.
Setting Date and Time After inserting batteries you can set Date & Time. - Press the MENU Button then the RIGHT Button to enter Internal Setting. - Use UP / DOWN Buttons to select Date & Time Setting. Press OK, then the LEFT / RIGHT Button to enter setting, see below; - In the setup window, press the LEFT / RIGHT Button to select desired numbers (date/time), see highlighted digits. - Press the UP / DOWN button to adjust, then press OK to confirm. You may press the MENU Button to cancel and exit setting.
select ‘Yes’ option. LCD screen information Below are images of the LCD screen with related icons and information visible when the recorder is set to Video Recording or the Still Photo Mode.
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Function and explanation of the corresponding icons 1 Video Mode Indicates that the Video Recording mode is set 2 Video Format Indicates the Video Resolution; currently shown as “640” (VGA Mode) 3 Recording Time Indicates the remaining available Video Recording time 4 SD Card SD card is inserted 5 Battery status Indicates batteries status; shown “2/3 left” 6 LED Supporting Lamp The LED Supporting Lamp is ON (active) 7 Zoom range Indicates the zoom range; currently “4.
10 Image Size Indicates the Still Photo resolution; shown “1Mpix” 11 Exposure Indicates the selected exposure value; currently shown “0” 12 No. of available Still Photos Indicates the number of remaining Still Photos that may be taken Video Recording available options Select the Video Recording mode and press the MENU Button to select available options. Press UP / DOWN Buttons to scroll options, press OK or RIGHT to enter sub-menu and display available settings.
the scene White Balance Multi Exposure is measured in several spots of the recorded scene (default) Spot Exposure is measured in central spot of the recorded scene Auto Automatic White Balance; suggested for typical use (default) Daylight Suitable for a bright, clear sky Cloudy Suitable for overcast sky Fluorescent Suitable for fluorescent indoor light Tungsten Suitable for tungsten source light 17
Still Photo available options Main Menu Sub-menu Explanation Resolution 3264x2448 2592x1944 8Mpix Resolution 5Mpix Resolution 2048x1536 3Mpix Resolution Quality Metering 1280X1024 1.3Mpix Resolution 640x480 0.
White Balance Auto Automatic White Balance; suggested typical use (default) Daylight Suitable for a bright, clear sky Cloudy Suitable for overcast sky Fluorescent Suitable for fluorescent source light for Tungsten Suitable for tungsten source light Exposure EV Adjusts scene brightness, use LEFT / RIGHT Buttons Driver Mode Off Self-timer is off status Self-timer 2s 2 sec delay self-timer mode Self-timer 10 10 sec delay self-timer mode Burst Takes three photos in quick succession Playb
bottom corner identifying the Video Record. Press OK Button to start Playing Video. You can “zoom” the displayed photo images by pressing the zoom IN / OUT buttons. When the image is zoomed IN, press OK button and you can “pan” the displayed image by pressing directional buttons. To exit from Pan and Zoom status, press OK button again. You can view other photos or video files by pressing Left/ Right keys. Thumbnail mode Press Zoom Out button to enter the Thumbnail / Playback mode.
Playback, Photo Menu Options Main Menu Sub-menu Explanation Lock Lock/Unlock One Locks/ Unlock selected file Delete Slide Show Lock All Locks All files Unlock All Unlock All files One Deletes current file All Deletes All files Start Starts slide show Interval 1sec~10sec interval Repeat Yes / No all displayed slides 21
Start-up Image Set Set the current photo as the Start-up Image Cancel Cancel setting this operation Playback, Video clip MENU Options When you browse and select previously recorded Video Clips, you have two available options: Lock and Delete – options are the same as Playback Photo Options explained above on page #20-22. Internal Setting Available Options You can change Internal setting according to your preference.
▲Setting Menu - Press the UP / DOWN Button to choose desired Menu and press OK or RIGHT Button to enter into the corresponding sub-menu. - Press UP / DOWN Button to select desired setting / option then press OK confirm your setting. Press the MENU button to exit the Menu.
Internal Setting Options Following Internal Setting options are available: Main Menu Sub-menu Sounds Shutter ON / OFF Start-up ON / OFF Power Frequency Power Save Explanation Beep ON / OFF Volume 0 / 1 / 2 / 3 (3 is the loudest) 50Hz Setting for 50HZ electric power frequency 60Hz Setting for 60HZ electric power frequency 1min Auto Power-OFF after 1 min 3min Auto Power-OFF after 3 min 5min Auto Power-OFF after 5 min Date & Time / Sets date, time, and date format Language En Displa
TV USB Start-up Image Ita Displays Menu in Italian Po Displays Menu in Portuguese Du Displays Menu in Dutch NTSC Recorder’s TV output is set to NTSC PAL Recorder’s TV output is set to PAL MSDC USB output is set to MSDC mode (Mass Storage Media) PCCAM USB output is set to PCCAM mode (Web-Cam) OFF The Start-up Image mode is disabled System Default image stored in the camera is set as Startup Image.
Make connections -You can review all your files on the video recorder’s LCD screen when the PLAYBACK Mode is selected. -Also you can connect recorder with the computer to review, store or upload your files to the internet. - In addition, your recorder may be connected to TV so you may see your videos and images on your TV screen. Connection to computer Before connecting recorder to computer it is strongly recommended that you first install programs from supplied CD.
Connecting video recorder to computer Open the USB cover and – using supplier USB cable - connect video recorder’s USB port with available USB input on your computer. - Turn the Recorder ON - Go to My Computer, then select the Removable Disc “X” which represents your video recorder. - Open the folders and find your recorded Videos and Photos.
Installing driver and software The accessory CD contains the camera driver and provided software MAGIX Video easy SE / MAGIX Photo Manager 9 (for photo and video processing). Installation interface Please insert the CD into the CD-ROM, the system will automatically run the installer in the CD, and the screen shows the installation wizard window as below.
(The installer may take several seconds to start, depending on the PC performance. If the installation window doesn’t appear, please run “Windows Explorer”, and select “SoftwareInstaller.exe” in the CD.) Installing driver In the installation wizard window, click the “Install Driver” button and follow the wizard to install step by step. Please restart the PC after installing the driver.
Operating Webcam - Set the USB mode of the recorder at PCCAM setting. - Connect the recorder to the computer. USB output is set to MSDC mode (Mass Storage Media) Connecting video recorder to TV Connecting to TV provides another way to review your recorded video and still pictures on the TV screen. - Use supplied TV/ AV cable and connect TV/AV connector of the recorder with AV input of your TV. - Set your TV to the AV input mode and turn video recorder power ON.
Specifications Video Resolution HD 1280X720，VGA 640×480, QVGA 320x240 Still Photo Resolution Available MODES 8Mpix 3264 X 2448, 5Mpix 2592X1944, 3Mpix 2048X1536, 1.3Mpix 1280X1024, 0.3Mpix 640x480 Video Recording, Still Photo taking, Playback File Format JPEG, AVI Memory Zoom Slot for External SD card (up to 8GB）capacity (SD card not supplied) Digital, 4 X range Screen 2.
Auto Power OFF 1min / 3min / 5min Menu Language English/French/Spanish/Italian/Portuguese/Dutch Operating System Windows XP / Vista / Windows7 Note: The product specifications are printed based on latest available information and are subject to change without prior notice. The specifications of your purchased recorder may be slightly different from above data.
Dark photo or videos Automatic shutdown Video or Photo file can not be deleted Insufficient light during video or picture taking. Use exposure control or add an additional light to improve light condition. Insufficient power remaining- please replace the batteries. To save power, the video recorder automatically shuts down after one minute, three or five minutes of inactivity. Write protection switch on the SD card is set to LOCK position.
