Basic Instructions for video and photo operation
Powering on and off the device:
To turn on the DVR press the power key once, the red indication lamp will be light up if it is
connected to a power source. To turn it off, hold down the power button and the device will turn off.
WARNING:
The device will automatically turn off once the battery hits critically low levels.
Video Mode
Press the Mode button to switch to video mode if not already. To start recording in video mode press
the OK button to start the recording. You know it is recording by the red recording circle indicator on
the top left corner of the LCD and by the flashing indicator light.
Photo Mode
Press the Mode button to switch to photo mode. There is a camera icon the top left corner of the
LCD to signify you are on photo mode. To take a photo, press OK button. The screen will flash and
make a camera sound when a picture is taken.
Video/Photo Playback
Press the mode button until you get to a screen with a video reel icon on the top left. Here you can
use the arrow keys to select a video or photo you wish to play back. Press the OK button to select
the file for playback. Pressing the Menu button will give the option to delete the file or lock/unlock the
file. The lock function in the menu gives you the option to lock/unlock the currently selected footage
or lock/unlock all the footage in order to protect the file from deletion. Press the Mode button again
to exit playback mode.
Menu Settings
Press the Menu button to get into the menu settings. You can navigate the settings menu by using
the Up/Down buttons. To change or edit a selected setting, press the OK button.
Press the menu button again to get to the second set of options. Press the Menu button again to get
out of the menu settings.
Time Settings
To edit the date and time, press the menu button twice to get to the spanner and screwdriver tab.
Use the up/down buttons to navigate to the date setting and then press the OK button. The year will
be highlighted letting you know that it can be changed with the up/down buttons. Press OK to move
on to the month. Use the up/down buttons to set the month and then press the OK button to do the
same thing to the day and the time. Date and time is automatically set when finishing the date and
time setup. (Note: The clock time is formatted in 24 hour time).
USB Mode
When connecting a USB cable with the PC, the DVR will present to options. ‘Mass Storage’ allows
you to transfer your videos and photos to your PC. The ‘PC Camera’ option allows you to use your
DVR as a webcam for your computer.
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