chinavasion CVNU-DV78 User manual

High Definition Video
Camera
All-in-one type Full HD sports Gamerr with Z0rscrcert
High Definition Video
Camera
Aliran type Rl HD sports camera with 2.0" screen

WARNING
To prevent fire or shoek t azard, do not expose the unit to rain or mo:saure.
Attention
The electromagnetic fields at the specific frequencies may influence the
picture of the recorder.
Be sure to .ead the following berore using the recorder and the mini
Camera.
Trial recording
Before you tecord one-time events, you may want to make a lrial recording
to make sure that the recorder and the camera are working correcfly.
Notes on image data compatibility
Playback of movang images recorded wilh your recorder on other
equipment
and playback of moving images .ecorded or edited with other equipment
sn your recorder are not guaranteed.
Do not shake or strike the recorder
ln addition to malfunctons and inabitaty to record moving images, this may
render the SD card unusab,e of image data breakdown, damage or loss
may occur.
LCD screen and mini camera
Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors. Exposing
the LC? screen or the lens of camera to direet sunlighl tor long period may
cause mattunctions.
Back up recommendation
To avoid the potentaal risk ol data loss always copy data to a disk.
Table of contents
Getting Started
Preface-' - -----------
Product Assurance . ---
Product overview
Main unit .-
Basic Operations
lnstalling the battery
lnstalling the Micro SD card
Recording instructions - .
StarUstop recording via wired remote -
Starvstop recording automatically by power-on wired remote-'-
Picture shooting instructions
Playback instructions
Output Gonnection
Connect to external MIC
Connect to HD TV via HDMI
Connect to TV via AVOUT
Connect to PC via USB -
Connect to power source
Mount Installation
Cradle
Bar Mount
Surface Mount
Vented Helmet Mount
Goggle Strap Mount -- .
Suction Cup
Lanyard
Waterproof Case
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Table of contents
SYSTETI SETTINGS
Setting Operational Approach - - -
Resolution Setting,-
Quality Setting
White Balance Setup -,-
AE Meter Mode -, - - -
Record Mode Setting ,
Splil Mode Setup ----- ---,-,,
Record Overwrite Setting --,--,-
Car Mode -
Stop Recording Delay Setup
Motion Detection Setting ---
External MIC VOL Setting
lnternal MIC
Beep Sound
Laser
Video Rotation Setting -,-
LCD Auto Turn OFF Setup
VOL Setting
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PREFACE
Thank you for purchasing the high resolution digital camcorder. The camcorder is
a small, all-in-one design that is convenient for you to record activ:ties anytime and
anywhere. With the high speed dynamic photograph function, it can cleady record
any activity, and let you share the experience ra:ith anybody.
Please read this manual carefully to ensure you understand it before using this
product. Please also keep this manual safe for future reference.
PRODUCT ASSURANGE
This product has authoritative CE, RoHS & FCC certification to assure customer
safety when using it.
PRODUGT OVERVIEW
The camcorder has world leading digital video/photography/audio storage,
high-speed HDMI v;deo transmission and oiher functions, as well as a number
oJ invention patents & technical patents.
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PRODUCT STRUCTURE
MAIN UNIT
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lnstalling the Battery
1 . Slide the lock on the rear cover and it will open automatically. (Refer to picturel )
2. Follow the instructions. lnsert the battery with the correct Polar:ty (+l). (Refer to picture2)
3. Push the rear cover closed. (Refer to picture3)
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@@ Note: lf you do not intentto use_the product for a long time, please remove the baflery.
batteries contain chemical substances so they should be handled and disposed of mrHily
lnstalling the Micro SD card ,.rfu
1: Slide the lock on the rear cover and it will automaticatty / 16>-/ Y/fR\
open. (Refer to picture'l ) \ iE // H I lll
2:Followtheinstructions.lnsertthemicrosDcardinthe \.f flg Plll
correct direction. (Refer to picture 4) \ frFtl ttt
3:Pushthebackcovertotheclosedposition. -Nf,p -a
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Note: The camecorderf,equires a class 4 or above Micro SD card to operate mnecfly. most
faults with operating cameras are bddause a cheaD card is used.
1. Lens
2. Laser
3. Photo shutter
4. [O] Power
*Press and hold for 2 seconds lo
power on or power off the Cam
5. Recording switch
6. Laser button
7. Rotatinq lens
* 1 00'clockwise/counterclockwise
8. Recording indicator
9. External microphone interface
10. USB
"Wired remote, USB, AV-OUT
I 1. 1/4 " -20 screw thread
12. Lanyard
13. Power indicator
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14. Lock of the rear cover
15. Microphone in
16. Speaker
17.Z-inch LCD screen
18. Playback integrated key
19- Baftery holder
20. HDMI output jack
21. Micro SD holder
22. Rear cover

Recording !nstructions
l.Press [O] key and hold for 2 seconds to power up the camera.
2. Adjust the lens to the proper angle.
a) Face a blank surface and press [Sl to turn on the lasers ( The lasers will disappear in
15 seconds). The laser can be turned on or off at any time with the laser light button.
b) Check whether the laser light is horizontally aligned. lf not, rotate the lens until it is in
the horizontal state. (Refer.to picturel)
WARNING: DO NOT DIRECT THE LASER LIGHT INTO ANYBODY,S EYES
The indi€tor light glows green lo indicate standby mode-
3. Start / stop recording
a) Slide the recording switch foruard. The recording indicator ( .ed ) turns on and flashes
while camera beeps (These audio beeps can be tumed off in the menu), and camera is
recording . (Refer to picture2)
b) To stop recording, slide the switch backwards, the camera beeps and the indicator light
turns green indicating standby mode. (Refer to picture3)
- With the LCD screen constantly on the battery will only last for approximately 30 minutes.
By pressing the LCD button the screen will turn off and then the battery will last for 2-3
hours. By pressing the LCD button for 2 seconds the camera will completely tu.n off.
* The LCD screen will shut off automatically 30 seconds after the camera starts recording,
and the LCD screen will also shut off automatically 60 seconds when in standby mode if
no keys pressed. lt allows more time lo the user for luning the camera. But the LCD
won't shut of during Playback mode.
Start / stop Recording Via Wired Remote
Press [O] key ( hold for 2 seconds ) to power up the camera.
1. Connect wired remote to the DIGITAL interface ofcamera (Refer to picture 1)
2: Press IRECI key on the wired remote to start recording, recording indicator ( red ) turns
on and flashes when it is recording.
3. During recording, press IREC] key on wired remote again to stop, and recording indicator
turns offwhen camera stops recording.
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Start / stop recording automatically by power-on wired remote
1. Connect one end of power-on wired remote to the DIGITAL interface on the camera.
(Refer to picture 1 )
2: Connect the other end of power-on wired remote to a 5V power source. (Refer to picture 2)
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As long as the DCsV input is detected by camera it will start recording automatically.
During recording, it DCsV is stopped being detected by camera, then it will stop recording
automatically.
Note: 1. You must have a well charged battery inserted in to the camera for the aulo
5v input auto @ord function to work cotrectly.
2. ln standby mode or rffirding modeyou @n enter into real-time preview
images after opening the lcd.
3. ln standby mode or re@rding mode you can enter into real-time preview by
@necting the camera to other display devi@s.
4. ln recording mode you can @nnect an external mic to enhance audio
re@rding . and external mic and internal mic audio recording @n be mixed.
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Picture Shooting lnstructions
ln stiandby mode , press [6] key to take photos. (Refer to picturel )
Picture Resolution: 5 mega pixels
Picture Size: 2560 x 1920
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Playback lnstructions
1. Playback on the camera
a)Press and push the screen cover backwards to open it. (Refer lo picture'l )
b)Gently press [LCD] key , and the screen will come on.
c)Press IMODE] to switch until you see the Play Mode, the screen shows 6 video liles per
page in grid form.
d)Press [+][-] to choose which v:deo to play, lhe video will be highlighted with yellow
borders, press [ >]i lto start recording, and press again to pause.
e)When playing video, user can shod press [+][-] to turn up or turn down the volume-
0when playing video, user can Long press [+][-] to Fast forward or reve6e at X2IX4,(8"
g)Press[MODElto stop playback, and relurn to the video files listing.
h)Gently press [LCDjkey to turn the LCD screen off.
i)Push the rear cover back on to protect the screen when not in use.
Push the screen cover by this way.
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Gonnect external MIG
Connect MIC device to camera for capturing higher quality audio.
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Gonnect to HD TV via HDMI
Connect HDMI c'able to H9Ml interface on the camera and HDMI interface of TV
The LCD will turn off automatically when connected to TV. (Refe. to picture2)
Gonnect to TV via AVOUT
Connecl the AV cable to AV-OUT jack of camera and AVIN jack of TV. The LCD
will turn off automalically when connect to ry. (Refer to picture3)
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Gonnect to PG via USB
Connect USB to the Digital interface of camera and USB port on the PC. (Refer to picturel )
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Gonnect to power source
1. Connect the power line to DIGITAL interface of camera, power light (Red) is on when
it is mnnected.
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2. When the camera is off, connect the power line to camera, it will supply power for the
camera. Power light (Red) is off when fully charged.
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Tripod thread
Note: '1) Other mounts require this cradle for installing
2) Tripod thread on device and cradle
Bar Mount
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Cradle
Step 1: push surface mount to cradle Step 3: paste the camera to your helmel
Step 2: peel off the sticker
Note: 'l ) Please clean the surface carefully before pasting.
2) Push the stick hard on the helmet.
3) The sticker works good after 10 minutes.
4) To secure the camera,use the lanyard as step4.
Vented Helmet Mount
Sur{ace iiount
1 x Elastic strap
Vented helmet mounl
Goggle Strap Mount
Goggle Strap Mount
Suction Gup
Step 1: install mount to goggle
Step 2: push the device with main mount lo the mount
Step 3: to secure the mmera,use the lanyard as step3
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Lanyard
Screen Cover
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Step 2
Then when you are re@rding, the screen @ver will not be losl
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VUaterproof Gase Setting Operational Approach
Press[MODEI to switch into system function settings mode.
1: Press [A][V] key to shift the yellow cursor, choose the setting function, press [OK]key
to set up.
2. Press IA][V] key to choose the needed function, press[O{again.
Press[MODE]to switch into system funclion settings mode.
3. After Pressing[OK]key it will automatically return to the main menu.
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Resolution Setting
Set up the required recording resolution:
o1920x1080P30 1920x1080P25
o1440x1080P30 1440x1080P25
o128Ox720P30 1280x720P25 (1280x720P50) (1280x720P60)
o848x480P60 848x480P50
The higher resolution you choose the less video you can fit on your micro SD card.
Note: 720P50/60 are only available on some devices.
Quality Setting
o H: High o M: Medium o L: Low
Note:
1 ) Before loading the device into the waterproof mse. please slide swjtch of recording,
and note the direction of device.
2) After loading device into waterproof case, please lock it.
3) Press the button of power to start recording
Resolution Display Bit rate
1 920x1 080
H1 2Mbps
M1 0Mbps
LSMbps
1 440x1 080
H1 2Mbps
M'l0Mbps
LSMbps
Resolution Display Bit rate
1280x720
HSMbps
M6Mbps
L4Mbps
848x480
HSMbps
M6Mbps
L4Mbps
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White Balance Setup
Choose different white balance value under different conditlons. Default is AUTO.
o AUTO
o D4000
o D5000
. Sunny
e Cloudy
. Fluorescent
o lncandescent
AE Meter Mode
Choose different light metering mode. Default is Average.
o Average
. Center
o Spot
Record Mode Setting
o NTSC o PAL
When using in different countries, choose the ry system according to local standard. The
image will be flickering if the ry system is set incorrecfly.
Split Mode Setup
System will save files every set ltime] below.
. Default Setting
System will save file only when stop recording
o 2MlN
o SM|N
. 1sMtN
o 30MlN
Please note: if the card is full system will stop recording.
Record Overwrite Setting
When set as the RECORD OVERWRITE mode, the video wiil default to 5 minute per file.
When the card is full it will start ovenvriting the earliest recorded files.
Gar Mode
When it is ON, the camcorder will start recording automaticly when the car is started
(with optional enhanced wired control)
oON
o OFF
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Stop Recording Delay Setup
System will stop recording after [delay time].
It will be triggered when you turn off the car
(With the optional enhanced wired controt)
o 10 SEC o 30 SEC o '1 MIN
Motion Detection Setting
Start MOTION DETECTION function, it will delay [flME] to stop recording after
the object leaves the shooting range.
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o 30SEC
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o3MlN
o5MlN
When set in the MOTION DETECTION mode, the camera will automatically start recording
when it detects any kind of movement in its filming range. When the motion stops, the
camera will automatically stop recording again.
External Mlc VOL Setting
The vo'ume of external MIC or audio equipment can be set, and there are 7 grades that
can be selected. lt will be stereo when it is used with the external MlC.
lnternal MIG VOL Setting
The volume of internal MIC can be set and there are 7 grades to be selected, there will be
stereo when it is used with the external MlC, defaults to right channel.
Beep Sound Setting
When you operate the camera, the key tone can be set to ON or OFF.
Laser
To set Laser ON or OFF, when the camcorder is powered on.
Time/Date Setup Setting
There is month / day I yeat I hour I minute to set up on the camera.
Time Stamp Setting
. OFF: No lime stamp
o DATE: DATE only
o TIME: TIME only
o DATE/TIME: both DATE/TIME
With this sefting, the current time will be stamped on the video and the recording time
can be seen during playback.
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TV Tyrpe Setting
o PAL o NTSC
Choose the correct video output system when connecting AVOUT to TV The image on the
ry will be flickering if the TV system is incorrect
Video Rotation Setting
o STANDARD
Choose this setting when the camera is installed in the normal position.
o INVERTED
Choose this setting when the camera is installed in the inverted position.
Using this setting you can invert the image being recorded. This is useful ifyou wish
to film with the camera on the Ieft side of your camera. The image will be flipped the
right way up using this setting.
LGD Auto Turn OFF Setup
The LCD will enter into power-save mode after the set [time] below.
o OFF
o 30SEC
o lMlN
o 5MlN
Format Setting
Format the micro SD Card.
Note: All f:les in the micro SD will be deleted and will be unrecoverable after
formatting. We suggest you format your memory card on a regular basis.
Should you have a problem with your camera, formatting the memory card
will quite often solve the issue.
Default Setting Setup
Choose Yes, to restore the fac1ory settings
Firmware
To check the flrmware version
.Appearance and all specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
.Color of product shown in the user manual maybe different from that included in the
package. The Pictures are for your reference only.
Auto Night Mode
When it is dark, the camcorder will enter into night mode automaticly. The picture will be
brighter than normal, and there will be a symbol O on the screen.
Movie Recorvery
lf the battery(or card) comes out accidently, just put the battery(or card)
back and recover the movie.
Please note: it can only recover movie recorded more than 1 minute.
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Hardware Software
Digital Screen 2.0" 960x240 TFT LCD Loop Recording
MOV Motion Detection
Codec H.264 Realtime stamp
Recording
Resolution
'1 920X1 080(30/25 fps) Record Type:PAL/NTSC
1 440X1 080(30/25 fps) lnternal l\ilic volume setting
1 280x720(30/25 fps) External lvlic volume setting
848X480(60/50 fps) Recbr.i/Plavhack mo.le
)hoto Resolutior 2592-1944 Movie Recoveryfrom sudden accident
Battery 3.7V 1000mAH delete all function
(2.5hours recording)
Storage Support Max: Micro HCSD 32G Video Rotation Setup
(30mins for4GB card @ Full HD)
tlSB Port 8x fast foruard/fast backward function
HDMlPort Photo Slide show function
1/4" tripod threar Yes Recording Quality Setting
USB Jack High-speed USB2.0 LCD Auto Turn Off Function
DC Input DC 5V ,I -5A
EXternat 3 rings with O3.5mm
Dim ensio n1 02-57.38mm
Product Weighl 1 22gams
With Laser Beam
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Full HD/1080P:110' Rotatable 200"
720PIWVGA:135" Sensor I 'll2.5' CMOS
Low lightSensitivity 3LUX Pixels I 5MP
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Paekage content
.1xHD96camera
o 1x Cradle
. 1 x Gogle strap mount
.3xSurfacemount
. lxBarmount
. L x Vented helmet mount
. 1x Wired control
. lxACcharger
.LxAVcable
.1 x USB cable
. 1 x Battery
.1 x External microphone
.lxCarrypouch
.1 x Quick installation guide
.1 x User manual
. 1 x Lanyard
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