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Use in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions

A colour camera and a microphone are integrated in the surveillance camera; videos can be
recorded in AVI format (720 x 480, 30 frames/s) or pictures can be taken (1280 x 1024 px).
For recording a microSD/microSDHC memory card (not included), up to max. 16 GB, is used.
Power is supplied by an internal, non-replaceable battery that can be charged via USB. The
product can be also used as a Webcam.
By its special design the product looks like an unobtrusive car or garage door remote control.
Please keep in mind that you will render yourself liable to prosecution if you use this camera to
keep persons under observation without their knowledge and approval. Observe the rules and
regulations of the country where you are using the camera.
This product complies with the applicable national and European requirements. All names of
companies and products are the trademarks of the respective owner. All rights reserved.

Package contents

• Mini DVR surveillance camera
• USB cable
• CD with driver/software for use as Webcam
• Operating Instructions

Safety Instructions

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The warranty will be void in the event of damage caused by failure to observe

these safety instructions! We do not assume any liability for any consequen-
tial damage!

We do not assume any liability for material and personal damage caused by
improper use or non-compliance with the safety instructions. In such cases
the warranty will be null and void.

• The unauthorised conversion and/or modi

cation of the product is inadmissible

because of safety and approval reasons (CE).

• The product is not a toy and should be kept out of the reach of children.

• The product must not get damp or wet, as this will destroy it! Do not expose the

product to extreme temperatures, vibrations or direct sunlight.

• Never use the product immediately after it has been taken from a cold room into

a warm one. The condensation that forms might destroy your unit. Wait until the
product has had time to adjust to the new ambient temperature.

• Any maintenance or repair work may only be performed by an authorised repair

shop; never dismantle the product.

• Do not leave packing materials unattended. They may become dangerous

playthings for children.

• Handle the product with care, it can be damaged by impacts, blows, or accidental

drops, even from a low height.

Controls

1 Switch on/off button
2 Record button or

toggle between video/photo

3 LED
4 Microphone
5 Object lens
6 Mini-USB port
7  Reset button (recessed)
8  Slot for a microSD-/
  microSDHC memory card

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The buttons are not inscribed intentionally in order to have the mini DVR surveil-
lance camera appear unobtrusive.

Charging the Battery

On delivery, the rechargeable battery is empty and it must be charged

rst.

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Please note:

If the rechargeable battery is low, the surveillance camera cannot be turned on (or it
switches off again immediately).

To recharge the rechargeable battery, connect the mini USB connector (6) to a free
USB port, on a computer or USB hub, using the USB cable enclosed. You can also use a
plug-in wall plug transformer with USB socket.
With a completely empty rechargeable battery, the charging procedure lasts approximately 2
hours. The maximum charging current is 300mA.

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If you connect the surveillance camera to a PC for recharging, the microSD card slot
is recognised (as a conventional USB stick or memory card reader).

Inserting/Removing the Memory Card

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Video can be recorded, if a microSD/microSDHC memory card (max 16GByte) is
inserted into the slot (8). Pay attention to the correct orientation of the card and do
not use any force.

• Insert the memory card into the slot, until it locks into place.
• To remove the memory card, press it a little into the slot using a

ngernail, so the locking

mechanism unlocks. Then, a spring pushes the card slightly out of the slot, so the memory
card can be removed easily.

On/Off Switch

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First, insert the memory card as described above.

• Hold the down button (1) for about one second in order to turn on the surveillance camera.

The LED (3) will light up.

• To switch off,

rst stop any recording in progress. Press and hold the button (1) for about 3

seconds, and then release it. The LED (3) will go off.

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If you do not press any button for some time the surveillance camera turns off auto-
matically to save power.

Taking a picture

• Turn on the surveillance camera, as described above.
• Brie

y press the button (2). The LED will go off brie

y and will then light permanently again.

The photo is saved to the memory card.

Starting/Ending Video Recording

• Turn on the surveillance camera, as described above.
• In order to start a video recording keep the button (2) impressed for about 3 seconds. The

LED will quickly

ash 3x and go off again. Recording is active.

• To terminate the recording, press the button (2) brie

y again. The LED (3) will light up perma-

nently again.

• You can now start a new recording or turn off the surveillance camera. To save power, the

surveillance camera turns off automatically after about 30 seconds, if no recording is in
progress and no button is pressed.

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If the memory card is full, the recording will stop automatically. The same applies if
the rechargeable battery of the surveillance camera is low.

Setting the Time and Date

The time and date are displayed automatically in the video recording or on the picture.
The surveillance camera does not have buttons or a display for the settings, instead a short text

le has to be saved to the root directory of the microSD card.

When the surveillance camera is switched on, this text

le is read and the time and the date are

set. The text

le is then deleted automatically.

Proceed as follows:

• Create a text

le named “TAG.TXT” using a text editor.

• In the text

le, there must be 3 lines of text with the following information (pay attention to the

exact spelling):

The