FlashDVR User’s Manual Waterproof Digital Video Recorder with LED Flashlight
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Operating Restrictions DO NOT use this product to violate one’s privacy. Monitoring one’s private activities or private conversation without consent is illegal and this product is not designed and manufactured for these purposes. DO NOT use this product for any illegal activities. SecurityMan® shall not be responsible for any consequences of illegal conducts made by users. Conditions Please read the following messages to make sure whether your working environment is suitable.
Warning • Turn off the camera when it is not in use. • Do not shake or stricken the product. • Do not put in fire or heating place. • Do not use metal objects to connect the polarities of the battery. • Do not disassemble the product, otherwise the internal precision parts may get damaged, or personal injury caused. • Do not attempt to service the product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Table of Contents Introduction 6 Features 6 Package Contents 7 Product Basic 8 Charging 9 Time/Date Setup 10 Installation 11 Operation 13 Power on DVR & Flashlight Use Recording Video Day Time Recording Night Time Recording Underwater Recording 13 14 14 14 15 FlashDVR Characteristics 16 USB Connection & PC Playback 17 MPC Installation Guide 18 Product Specifications 25 5
Introduction Thank you for purchasing the FlashDVR. SecurityMan FlashDVR is a smart flashlight with built-in color camera for video recording and 4GB memory of storage. It is a portable flashlight DVR recorder ideal for daytime recording, night time recording, and under water recording (submergible up to 33ft). Easy access to recorded video files with USB interface to any personal computer to view, edit, and playback footages.
Package Contents 1 x Flashlight DVR (GETTIME.
Product Basics Light Indicator Window Flashlight Button Record/Stop button LED lighting Microphone Camera lens Waterproof plug Main ON/OFF/LOCK Switch Mini USB Port Waterproof plug 8
Charging Charging is required before Flashlight DVR can be use. There are two ways to charge; the first way is to use the A/C adapter (5V 1.5A) and the second way is through a USB cable to plug into a computer to charge. To charge using the A/C adapter, plug the adapter end into an electrical outlet and then plug the mini USB to the back (remove Waterproof Plug) of FlashDVR and a solid red light will appear in the Indicator Light Window to indicate charging.
Time & Date Setup Before using FlashDVR, test by recording a video file clip. Then plug the DVR into a personal computer to playback (see USB connection & PC Playback page 17). Check the Time/Date stamp of the recorded video file to be current up to date. If the Time/Date stamp is not up to date, follow the procedure below to reset the Time and Date: 1. Prepare a computer running windows 2000/ XP/ Vista/ 7 with current Time/Date. 2.
3. Double click on the GETTIME.exe file in the root directory of the FlashDVR to complete Time/Date setup. Note. The system will automatically generate a temporary GETTIME.txt file in the Mobile Disk directory of Flashlight DVR. Please also be noted that a PDF copy of the FlashDVR user’s manual is included in the root directory of Flash DVR for your reference. 4. Time/Date setup completed, disconnect USB cable. Installation There are two types of brackets included with the Flashlight DVR.
To mount the adventure hat bracket to an object, helmet or wrist, place the Flashlight DVR into the smoked plastic ring coupler holder, adjust DVR to a desire position and then secure it down by fastening the latch. Next, loop and wrap the elastic rubber strap around an object, helmet or wrist, thread elastic rubber strap through the smoked plastic holder, and then secure by placing the plastic notch through the belt hole of the rubber strap and thread the rubber strap through the rubber holder.
Operation Power ON DVR & Flashlight Use Remove the Waterproof Plug from the back of the FlashDVR to get to the Main LOCK/ON/OFF Switch. Slide the main switch to the ON position (default OFF, Fig-1 below) to turn on the FlashDVR. Press the Flashlight button once to turn ON the LED flashlight (Fig-2 below). Press the Flashlight button again to turn OFF the LED flashlight. The LED flashlight can be use as a practical flashlight or it can be use to aid the DVR for night time recording.
Recording Video: Remove the Waterproof Plug and switch the Main LOCK/ON/OFF Switch to the ON position. Place the microphone rubber plug (front of FlashDVR) away from the microphone port for audio recording or vice versa to disable audio recording. The microphone port is indicated with the microphone symbol. Press the Record /Stop Button (Fig-2 above) to start video recording.
comparison to the day time use. The internal rechargeable battery of the FlashDVR in night time recording can last up to 4.5 hours (DVR on, Flashlight on). To record at night time determine the use of audio (cover the mic port with the rubber plug to mute or vice versa), position the camera at a desire angle, press the Flashlight button to turn on the flashlight and then press the Record/Stop button once to start recording.
WARNING 1: Before submerging FlashDVR: Microphone port must be plugged in with the mic waterproof plug. The rear Waterproof Plug must be secure and tight. WARNING 2: After underwater recording; switching from LOCK mode back to ON mode must be precise; and cannot be over switch to OFF mode as recorded data will be lost. Take your time and extra precaution when switching from LOCK to ON.
USB connection & PC Playback When the internal memory is full or rechargeable battery is weak, open the waterproof plug and plug FlashDVR to a computer via USB cable. Leave the FlashDVR connected to the computer to recharge the battery. To empty the internal memory for more recording, go to the root of the Removable Disk of the FlashDVR to DCIM folder and into the 100DSCIM folder. Playback or copy and paste the AVI video from the Removable Disk Flashlight DVR.
MPC Installation Guide To install the Media Player Classic, visit http://mpc-hc.sourceforge.net/ to download the latest freeware MPC available and then double click on “MPCHomeCinema.1.3.1249.0(xxx).exe” to start the installation process as shown below. Click “Ok” at the Setup window as shown below. At the Welcome window, click on Next to proceed.
Select “I accept the agreement” and then click on Next to proceed with installation.
Click Next for the next 3 winows as shown below.
Be sure to check the “Create a desktop icon” as shown in the second window below. Then click on “Install” and then click on “Finish” to complete the installation process as show below.
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To open MPC player for playback, click on the “Media Player Clasic - Home Cinema” shortcut on the desktop as shown below. Please reference MPC player help menu for tutorial. In case “Save Image” and “Save Thumbnails” does not allow image to be save, click on View > Options > Output > Old Renderer (select Old Renderer) as shown below, for MPC only. Then click on Apply and Ok to accept setting.
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Product Specifications Image Sensor 1/5” Color CMOS Audio Microphone built-in Video Resolution Storage Medium Waterproof Power Supply Power Consumption Rechargeable Battery LED Power Dimensions (WxDXH) LED Light Color Temperature Weight (net) Viewing Angle Video File Format Video File Size ( Frame Size) Recording Speed Data transmission Charge Time Battery Work Time Charge Current Operating Temperature Operating Humidity 640x480 (VGA) 4GB Built-in Memory IP68 (10m max underwater) 5V 1.
