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seconds. The response time will be about 2 seconds when operating on battery only.

• When the memory is full, the DVR-01 will automatically overwrite the oldest videos on the 

Micro SD card.

Indicator Light Status

Viewing/Downloading Videos

Step1:

 Set the power switch to “OFF” position.

Step2:

 Connect the DVR-01 to your computer using the included USB cable.

Step3: 

Press and hold “SET” key and turn the power switch to the “ON” position. Release the “SET” 

key when the indicator light turns green (about 2 seconds). The computer will notify “found new 

hardware”, which means that the device has been opened in USB mode. 

Step  4:

  Find  the 

folder  on  the  DVR-01 “removable  disk”,  double  click  to  expand  the 

files as shown below:

Color

Action

Status

Red

Constant Light

Start recording or save recording file.

Green Flash

Recording Video

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Summary of Contents for DVR-01

Page 1: ...DVR 01 Digital Video Recorder User Guide www dakotaalert com DVR 01 Manual indd 1 3 1 2010 9 43 19 AM ...

Page 2: ... cable to the included charger plug and plug this into a standard outlet Battery Life If the DVR 01 is recording continually battery life will be 2 3 hours If it is recording infrequently battery life will be 7 10 days Set Up When mounting the DVR 01 or placing it in the base make sure the PIR sensor is above the camera see front cover or the video will record upside down with the time stamp right...

Page 3: ... release Powering on the DVR 01 Turn the power switch to the ON position Recording Video When the DVR 01 is on any motion will activate the PIR sensor and the DVR 01 will automatically start recording video and audio for 30 seconds After 30 seconds the DVR 01 will stop recording and return to standby mode The DVR 01 will start recording when the PIR sensor is activated again Response time When DVR...

Page 4: ...ing the included USB cable Step3 Press and hold SET key and turn the power switch to the ON position Release the SET key when the indicator light turns green about 2 seconds The computer will notify found new hardware which means that the device has been opened in USB mode Step 4 Find the folder on the DVR 01 removable disk double click to expand the files as shown below Color Action Status Red Co...

Page 5: ... folder were created on January 27th 2010 Step 5 Double click the folder to see the video files such as The files are named with exact time that the videos are created For example 07 41 23 AVI means the video was recorded at 07 41 23 Double clicking the file can replay the video Modifying the Time of the DVR 01 The DVR 01 has a default date setting of January 1st 2008 If the power to the device in...

Page 6: ...ode See Viewing Downloading Videos Steps 1 3 on page 4 Step2 Createanewtextfilenamed TIMECFG TXT ontheremovabledisk Rightclickyourmouse choose New Text Document to create a new text file Change the file name to TIMECFG TXT 6 DVR 01 Manual indd 6 3 1 2010 9 43 19 AM ...

Page 7: ...his must be the EXACT format or it will not accept the time change Step4 Save the file Close the device window and detach the DVR 01 from the computer Step5 Power off and then power on the device Step6 Trigger the device to record a video The current time will be activated and written into the new video file The TIMECFG TXT file will be deleted auto matically If you can find this file again it mea...

Page 8: ...of purchase This warranty does not cover damage resulting from accident abuse act of God or improper operation If this product does become defective simply return it to Dakota Alert Please include a note describing the troubles along with your name and return address as well as the original sales receipt If the product is covered under warranty it will be repaired or replaced at no charge If it is...

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