Albrecht MDV 100 User manual

MDV 100 Manual

1. Structure
1.1 Structure Detail
1: Lanyard Hole 2: Power 3: Mode 4:Clip 5:Micro SD 6:Rim
7: Mini USB 8: Camera 9: Record / Stop 10: Status Indicator 11: Microphone

1.2 Accessories
12: Foundation 13: Clip 14: Combination
2. Introduction
This Mini DV is a high-quality video camera with simple operation or sound control, elegant
design, small size, it is easy to carry.
3. Operation Guide
3.1 Charge
The battery is a built-in lithium rechargeable battery, so when you use it the first time, please
charge it first. The method for charging:
1) Connect computer: use USB cable to connect the camera to the computer, then it will be
charged by the power supply of the USB port.
2) Use adaptor: connect the camera to the AC adaptor with the USB cable, then plug it into
an electrical outlet.
When you charge it, the green light and the red light will be on simultaneously.
Notice: If there is not enough battery power left MDV 100 will enter the protection mode.
Then it is not possible to switch the camera on. First you have to recharge it.

3.2 Power on and video recording
Press Power button, the yellow indicator light turns on, now the camera starts an
initialization process and after a short time it enters the standby mode. Now Press Record /
Stop button to start recording, the yellow indicator light turns on and the red indicator light
starts to flash slowly. At this time, it begins to make a video. The resolution for the video file
is 720 x 480, and the number of frames per second is 29-30fps. If you want to stop recording
press the Record / Stop button shortly. Then the camera will save the video to the Micro SD
card automatically. After saving the red indicator light remains on. You can start recording a
new video by pressing the Record / Stop button again.
Notice:
a. Please make sure a Micro SD card has been inserted, if not, the camera will power off
automatically after 30 seconds.
b. The maximum capacity of the Micro-SD card is 16GB.
c. Saving the videos needs a certain time, so please don’t press the Record / Stop button
continuously otherwise the camera maybe generating incomplete files.
d. When you make a video you get the best results by focusing on the object, keeping a
distance of ~50cm and make sure the object is sufficiently illuminated.
3.3 Sound control video
Press Power button, the yellow indicator light turns on, now the camera starts an
initialization process and after a short time it enters the standby mode. Now press the
MODE button to switch into sound control video mode. Now the red indicator light starts to
flash quickly. This indicates that the sound control mode is activated. When the camera
detects an audio signal, with a level of 60 decibel or more, it starts to record a video
automatically. The recording is indicated by the red light flashing slowly. Once sound control
is triggered, it records as long as there is no sound above 60 decibel for two minutes or until
the SD card is full. If one this happens the camera will save the file and switch into standby
mode.
3.4 Time set
The detail as following:
1. build a text called TAG.TXT under the root directory of the memory card.
2. open TAG.TXT, write synchronous date according to following format:
[date] need space with newline
2009/07/22 need space with newline
12:00:00
With the next Power on the device will check and analyse TAG.TXT, then set system time
according to file time. After that the file will be deleted by the system automatically.
3.5 Power off

To power the camera down you need to press the Power button for 3 seconds. The device is
off when the indicator LED’s switch off.
3.6 Auto power off function
MDV 100 will save the file and turn off automatically if one of the following occurs:
a. When you shoot a video without enough power.
b. If there is not enough disk space to record anymore.
c. If the camera is in standby mode for 45 seconds without operation. This only works if the
sound control mode is disabled.
3.7 Connecting computer
The camera can connect to a computer under power off mode, standby mode or video mode.
It is recognized by the computer as an external drive, which you can use just like any other
drive on your computer (both LED’s are on).
Notice:
a. When you connect the camera to the computer and it is not recognized, just try to
reinsert it again.
b. The performance for viewing videos is better if you copy the file to a local disk on your
computer. Otherwise the video won’t play smoothly, because it is not possible to stream that
much data via USB.
3.8 PC Camera
If you want to use the device as a PC camera, please install the drivers first. The driver
name is SPCA1528_V2220_M…Setup.exe, which is placed on the attached CD. After the
installation there will be an AMCAP icon on the computer desk.
Use the USB cable to connect the camera to the computer, the camera is in disk mode. To
switch to the PC camera mode please press the MODE button. To use the PC camera
double click the AMCAP icon on the desktop.
3.9 Reset
When the camera works abnormal, it needs to be reset.
This can be done by using a slim pole to press the Reset button.

4. Parameters
Item Parameters
Video format AVI
Video encoding M-JPEG
Video resolution 720 x 480 VGA
Video frame rate 30fps ± 1 fps
Supported operating
systems Windows ME / 2000/ XP / 2003/ Vista；Mac OS10.4；
Charging voltage DC-5V via USB port or DC Adapter
Interface type Mini 5-pin USB
Storage support Micro SD (TF)
Battery type high-capacity lithium polymer
5. Warning:
Application: Please strictly abide relevant regulations and laws. This product should not
be used for any illegal purposes. The user is fully responsible for its using purpose.
Battery: If you do not use this device for a long time, please charged it fully before using.
File security: This product is not a professional storage device. It does not guarantee
the integrity and security of saved files. Please back up your important documents on the
computer or other storage devices.
Video quality: This product is not a professional video recording device. So it is not
guaranteed that the quality of the video is professional.
Operating temperature: 0-40°C. To increase the durability of the device it is best to use
it at room temperature.
Operating humidity: 20% -80%. This product is not waterproof.
Shooting brightness: Do not expose the camera directly to strong light, such as the sun
light, to avoid damage to optical devices.
Cleaning: Do not use it in an environment with high dust density to avoid the
contamination of camera lens or other components.
Software upgrade: In order to improve the product, the software will be developed
continuously. To download further software upgrades look on
http://service.alan-electronics.de

Other Remarks
CE-Declaration of Conformity
This product corresponds to European Directives LVD, EMC, WEEE, RoHS
and Standards EN 60 950-1:2006, EN 55 022:1998 + A1:2000 + A2:2003 and
EN 55 024:1998 + A1:2001 + A2:2003 and carries the CE marking.
The Original Declaration of Conformity and all documents about this model are
ready for download from our server: http://service.alan-electronics.de.
Recycling-Note
The new European WEEE Directive and national regulations do not allow any
more to dispose no more used electronic items via the normal household trash.
Nearly in all European communities collecting stations for electronic trash have
been established, where you can dispose your no more used electronic items
free of charge for recycling. This collecting and Recycling system has been
organized Europe wide and is financed by manufacturer organizations. The collecting
stations take care for environment- friendly recycling procedures.
European Warranty regulations and After-Sales Service
The European 2 years warranty regulations request that your distributor, where You have
bought the Mini DV, should take care for all repairs and problems which may occur with your
Mini DV. For products sold in Germany, Alan Electronics GmbH is granting an additional
manufacturer’s guarantee and gives you the alternative to send defective items as well
directly to our service partner for free warranty repair. In case of warranty you will receive
your receiver as soon as possible repaired or replaced directly from Alan or our service
partner. Please send Your device + sales receipt copy and - if possible - a description of the
problem to following address:
Service Address for products sold in UK:
ALAN UK LTD.
Unit 2
Callenders
Paddington Drive
Swindon
Wiltshire. SN5 7YW
Service Address for products sold in Germany:
PST professional support technologies GmbH
Breitscheider Weg 117 a
D- 40885 Ratingen

Hotline: 01805 – 012204 (14 cents/minute within the German fixed phone network-
mobile calls may be charged different)
e-mail: [e-mail]
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