SmartCamDVR User’s Manual Compact High Definition Color Camera with Micro SD Recorder, Rechargeable Battery, and Remote Control
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Table of Contents Introduction Important Restrictions Conditions Features Package Contents Product Basics Rechargeable Battery Important Note System Setting Date, Time, and Date/Time Format Setting MD Sensitivity Refresh Rate (Hz) Resolution OverWrite Button Sound Operation Taking Photo Video Recording Taking Photo by Motion Detection Video Recording by Motion Detection System Reset Installation Video/Audio Output Display Playback and Backup File FAQs Specifications 1 1 1 3 4 5 6 9 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
Introduction Thank you for purchasing SmartCamDVR, a compact high definition color camera with a micro SD digital video recorder, rechargeable battery, and remote control. This is a handheld micro device that records audio, video and picture directly to the Micro SD memory card. Supports motion detection event recording with a 3-second pre-event recording capability. SmartCamDVR is a complete digital video recorder system emphasis on simple and easy to install and operate.
• DO NOT places this product too close to medical equipments. 1. Radio waves might potentially cause breakdown of medical electrical equipments and thus cause incidents. 2. Place the product at least 22cm from the heart pacemaker. Radio wave potentially influences heart pacemaker and thus leads to respiratory disturbance. • DO NOT uses this product to monitor equipments or activities that are relevant to one’s privacy.
• DO NOT disassemble or repair the dialer or any other relevant peripheral equipment s on your own. Improper disassembly might cause damage to the product or the peripheral equipment. • DO NOT put the camera in quaky paces. The camera may be unstable or out of operation if installed improperly. Such installation may also cause breakdown. • DO NOT touch, shake or hold the antenna.
• Do not use the camera near harmful chemicals. • Do not place product near any strong magnetic objects • It might influence the normal operation of the product if used at the fringe range of normal temperature. Please turn off the power when not in use. • Do not disassemble the product. • Do not shake or strike the product. • Please obey the local government’s environment protection policy. Features • Cost-effective D.I.Y.
** Micro SD card is not included Package Contents 1 x SmartCamDVR 1 x Mounting Bracket 1 x Remote Control 1 x Adapter 1 x Video Cable 1 x Remote Control Receiver cable 1 x USB Cable Plectrum for Reset User’s Manual & Quick Guide 5
Product Basics Right Side Camera Lens Mounting Bracket Left Side Video OUT/IR Extension Video OUT IR Extension Microphone Buzzer hole Bottom Side MIC Buzzer Reset Air Ventilations 6 Reset
Back Panel Motion Detection ON/OFF Power/Manual Record/Stop Status Indicator Recharging Indicator USB port Video/Photo Switch Remote Control REC STOP TRIGGER ON TRIGGER OFF 7
Buttons Description: REC: Press to initiate manual recording. STOP: Press to stop manual recording. TRIGGER ON: Press to enable motion detection mode. TRIGGER OFF: Press to disable motion detection mode. When using the remote control, please make sure to connect the IR EXTENSION cable or the Remote Control Receiver cable (included) to the IR EXTENSION port and make sure the IR receiver module at the end of the receiver cable is pointing towards the remote control.
Rechargeable Battery Important Note It is important that the battery is fully charged for first time use. Please let the battery charge for at least 2 hours before using the SmartCamDVR. The charging indicator will turn solid red while charging and turn off when fully charged. The SmarCamDVR are shipped with low battery, using while the battery is low may result in a system halt and automatic system shut down.
System Setting Insert a Micro SD card (not included) into the Micro SD slot located on the right side of the SmartCamDVR. Using the provided USB cable, plug the smaller end into the back of the camera and the other end into a computer as shown below. Once connected, an AutoPlay window will appear. Please click on “Open folder to view files” option and then click on the “DVXSET.EXE” file to launch the System Setting application as illustrated below.
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Date, Time, and Date/Time Format Setting To set the date and time, click on the corresponding value as illustrated below, then use the (up) and (down) arrows to adjust the date and time accordingly. After setting the date and time, click on the (down) arrow located to the right of the “Date/Time Format” label Date/Time Format to select the date and time format to be used. There are three options available for the Date/Time Format; YY/MM/DD, DD/MM/YY, and MM/DD/YY (default).
MD Sensitivity To adjust the Motion Detection Sensitivity level, simply click on the drop down arrow located to the right of the MD Sensitivity label to view the options available. The sensitivity levels range from 1 to 5, with 1 being the least sensitive and 5 being the most (defaulted at #3). View the chart below the image for a “number verses distance” ratio.
The Motion Detection Sensitivity level depends on your application. If there are to many false recordings, please reduce the sensitivity level or increase the level if you want to capture more, click the SAVE button at anytime to confirm and save the setting. Refresh Rate (Hz) The default refresh rate (light frequency) is set to 60Hz which is standard for United Sates and Japan. 50Hz is commonly used in Europe and China, please check with your country to determine which Hz to use.
Resolution Resolution refers to the quality of the video being recorded (video resolution). The default resolution is set to HD (High Definition) 1280 x 720 which can record up to 13.5 hours when using a 32GB Micro SD card. This is the highest level of resolution. To make changes to the cameras resolution, click on the (down) arrow to select between HD, D1, and VGA as illustrated below. Click on the SAVE button at anytime to confirm and save your changes.
OverWrite The OVERWRITE option allows you to enable the SmartCamDVR to record continuously when the Micro SD Card is full. When set to “ON” (default), the SmartCamDVR will automatically start recording over previously recorded footage ensuring that the DVR will record new events as they occur. To make changes to the overwrite setting, click on the (down) arrow to select between ON and OFF as illustrated below. When set to “OFF” the SmartCamDVR will stop recording when the memory card becomes full.
Button Sound The BUTTON SOUND setting enables (ON) and disables (OFF) the audible alert notification that can be heard whenever a command is initiated. For example, when set to “ON” (default), the camera will send out a beeping sound whenever you start or stop manual recording. To make changes to the button sound setting, click on the (down) arrow to select between ON and OFF as illustrated below. When set to “OFF” audible notifications will not be heard.
Operation Light indicators and what they mean.
Taking Photo (manually) To start taking manual snap shots using your SmartCamDVR, move the event type switch to “PHOTO” as illustrated below. Blue and green indicator (Photo Mode) With your recording preference set to “PHOTO”, press and hold the power button for 4 seconds as illustrated below.
Next, press (don’t hold) the power/record button located on back of the camera or the REC button on the RC (remote control) to take a photo which will be stored to the memory card. Press once the blue indicator flashes NOTE: The SmartCamDVR will take 3 consecutive snap shots every time the REC button is pressed while in “Photo” mode. Video Recording To start recording video manually using your SmartCamDVR, move the event type switch to “VIDEO” as illustrated below.
(Video Mode) With your recording preference set to “VIDEO”, press and hold the power button for 4 seconds as illustrated below.
Next, press (don’t hold) the power/record button located on back of the camera or the REC button on the RC (remote control) to start video recording. At this point the SmartCamDVR will beep twice and the indicator light will stay solid green whenever video recording has been initiated. When left recording over a 24hr period, each recording will be broken down into 15 minute increments.
Taking Photo by Motion Detection To start taking snap shots based on MOTION DETECTION, move the event type switch to “PHOTO” as illustrated below. Blue and green indicator (Photo Mode) Press the motion detection button located on the back of the SmartCamDVR or the TRIGGER ON button on the RC (remote control) to enable motion detection. At this point the the indicator LED will turn green and SmartCamDVR will beep 2 times to indicate that motion detection has been enabled.
In motion detection photo mode, the green indicator light will stay solid and flashes blue three times to indicate motion detection photo recording and then changes back to green for stand-by. To STOP (disable) motion detection recording, press the motion detection button located on the back of the SmartCamDVR or the TRIGGER OFF button on the RC (remote control) at any time.
With your recording preference set to “VIDEO”, press and hold the power button for 4 seconds as illustrated below. (Power On) Press the motion detection button located on the back of the SmartCamDVR or the TRIGGER ON button on the RC (remote control) to enable motion detection. At this point the the indicator LED will turn green and SmartCamDVR will beep 2 times to indicate that motion detection has been enabled.
When motion is detected, the indicator light will flash blue and stay solid green to indicate that the camera is recording. Motion Detected video recording records in increments of 15 seconds per even with a 3 second “pre-alarm” recording totaling the total time per video clip to 18 seconds. To STOP (disable) motion detection recording, press the motion detection button located on the back of the SmartCamDVR or the TRIGGER OFF button on the RC (remote control) at any time as illustrated below.
System Reset The reset button should only be used in the event that the SmartCamDVR’s buttons or functions start to act abnormal or erratic. Events such as: not being able to shut off the device, not being able to start or stop manual recording or not being able to start or stop motion detection recording, etc. If you should come across any of the incidents mentioned above, please use the included plectrum to press and hold the reset button for 3 seconds to reset the SmartCamDVR.
2. Fine a suitable monitoring location and place the mounting bracket up against the desired location and put a light mark with a pencil. Bend the top half of the bracket joint away for clearance. Use the dry wall screw provided to secure the bracket to the wall. Next, loosen the fasten screw on the mounting bracket using a Philip screw driver. Simply slide the SmartCamDVR through the bracket and turn the screw clockwise with a Philip screw driver to secure as illustrated below. 3.
4. Next, connect one end of the IR EXTENSION cable (provided) to the IR port of the SmartCamDVR and then peel off the adhesive overlay to mount the IR receiver to a suitable location as illustrated below. The IR receiver requires direct line of sight with the remote control. IR Receiver (for Remote Control) 5. Adjust the angle of the camera to a desired view by pivoting the camera up and down.
Manually record a few files by pressing on the TRIGGER ON button of the remote control. Playback the file by removing the SD card to a card reader on your computer or connect the SmartCamDVR directly to your computer for playback to ensure proper monitoring areas. Or, use the Video cable (provided) to live feed to the TV for proper monitoring areas before use as illustrated. Please see video output display below.
Video Output Display When the device is connected to a TV using the Video cable provided, a live camera video feed will appear on screen as shown below. A: “ “ “ ” Video icon. ” Photo icon. ” Recording icon. B: Current time and date. C: Recording duration. D: Motion Detection icon. IMPORTANT: Using the video output cable for live monitoring will not provide audio output to the TV screen. However, the audio is still recorded and can be heard when playing back the video file/clip.
Playback and Backup File To playback the recorded video/photo files, please use the USB cable that was provided to connect your SmartCamDVR to your computer or lap top as illustrated. Connect to computer Once connected, an “AutoPlay” window will appear as shown below. Please click on the “Open folder to view files” option as shown.
Double click on the VIDEO or PHOTO folder to pull up the recorded date folder and then double click on the recorded date folder to pull up the video/photo files for playback as illustrated below. Now double click on the event file you wish to playback using your computers default media player. Please use VLC media player (free to download) If the video freezes or does not playback smoothly.
To backup the video\photo files, please high light one or multiple files and then right mouse click on the file to select “Copy”. Then access the backup drive or partition and right mouse click to “Paste” to backup the video\photo files as illustrated below. After completing the operation on the computer, please disconnect the SmarCamDVR from the computer and a blue light indicator will turn on to represent stand-by mode.
FAQs Q1. This device is equipped with infrared remote control. The reception may be affected or operation does not work in the following cases: A. Objects hindering the receiver or remote controller. The remote controller deviating from the receiver too much (the horizontal and vertical reception angle of the receiver approx. 90 degrees). The distance between the remote controller and receiver too far (within 8 meters recommended).
Make sure the Micro SD card is not full. Q. The SmartCamDVR device cannot power on or start up? A. Be sure to press and hold down the power button for a period of 4 seconds to turn on the device. Check for low battery or connect the device to the A/C adapter provided. Else try to reset the camera by pressing the “Reset” button located at the bottom of the camera for a period of 3 seconds. Q. When I connected the SmartCamDVR into my computer, the computer does not detect the device? A.
Specifications Image Sensor Video Resolution Audio Built-in Memory Storage Medium Rechargeable Battery Charge Time/Work Time Power Consumption Power Supply Dimensions (WxDXH) Weight (net) Viewing Angle Video File Format (frame rate) Video File Size/Frame Size Photo format (resolution) Motion Detection Distance USB Port Remote Control Frequency Remote Control Battery PC Operating System Operating Temperature Operating Humidity Color CMOS, 5.
