Chinavision CVMG-DV81 User manual

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User manual
Before using the product, Please read this
manual carefully and keep it properly for
future reference, when necessary

User manual
I Product introduction
Preface
Thank you for purchasing the Full HD LCD screen waterproof
sport camera. This product is quite small and delicate with
wonderful waterproof humanity design. With a multipurpose
damp, it can help you achieve omni-directional video /
monitoring under all kinds of outdoor conditions.
As an underuater activity fan, are you always impressed by the
beautiful scene in the sea or lakes, or are you still looking for a
companion that can help you record your unforgettable
experiences?
Try this camera, it is ideal for outdoor and undeMater pursuits.
Water-proof feature makes it possible to take photos and record
vidos under water up to 20 meters. With HD lens and low light
level sensitivity, you will never miss any opportunity of taking
beautiful underuater shots again.
This manual contains important safety and operating
information. Please read all the information carefully before you
use the device to avoid accidents and keep it for future
reference.
ll lmportant safety precautions

Cableforunitcharging.lfnot,wewillnotberesponsiblefor 3. Allowthecameratositinpurewaterpouredintoa
. To use this camera safely, please read and follow the
instruction carefully before using it. We will be not
responsible for maintaining, if camera damaged by
unreasonable operation.
1, Wipe by clean water after used and keep it dry for storage.
Do not use with corrosive liquid to clean the surface of the
product.
. 2. Always clean the camera with water after use within 30
where it cannot be seen. lf not rinsed, waterproo,
performance will be degraded.
cleaning bowl for more than 5 minutes. Then, gently shake
the camera and press each button inside the water to clean
away any salt, sand or other materials.
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. Pleaseavoidcamerafromdroppingorharshimpacting,avoid minutes,anddonotopenthewaterproofcoverbefore
TFT LCD screen from shaking violently, or it may cause damage cleaning is finished. sand or water may get inside places
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or abnormal display on TFT screen.
. Please use the qualified adapto(sv 1A or above) and USB
any loss caused by electric short, burned, even exploded.
. Please charge unit in time:
'1. When the battery watermark indicates it is low power
2. When OSD clue on camera willturn off automatically.
. ln order to prevent program error, never disconnect the lll A€cessory
omera suddenly from a PC during transferring files or
fomatin memory.
. Do not disassemble the camera and not clean unit by using
conosive liquid.
. To kep the camera waterproof, tightly close the waterproof
cover properly for best water sealing.
. Don't open the waterproof cover under water
. The camera is operable up to a water depth of 20m for 180
mioutes. Take care when using the camera outdoor Do not
use this appliance under water depth over 20m.
. ll water has entered the camera, open the waterproof cover
and remove the card carefully, Allow camera to air-dry for at
l6st 24 hours and contact qualified seruice personnel.
o Gening after using the camera under/near water
standard Accessories
Mounting bracket

Option Accessories
ln view of different usage purpose, such as motorbike,
airplanes,golf carts, vehicle, bicycles and many others round and
square rail applications,we also offer the optional accessories to
user to meet their different demand.
>01 Mount bracket
>O2 Suction cup mount
>03 Base bracket
>O4 Adhesive base (with 'lpc 3M sticker)
>05 Upright bracket
>06 90' bracket
>O7 Hexagonal plastic nut
>08 Anise plastic nut
>09 Silicon strap 15cm
>10 Silicon strap 35cm
> 1 1 Silicon strap 70cm
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MicrosD card & HDMI Cable
HDMI cable
lV Product overview
os systerm: Microsoft Windows2000AP/V|STI'/wlN 7lMacl0.A
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Product Features
> Waterproof up to 20 meters. ideal for outdoor and
underuater pursuits
> 1.5 rr HD 480*240 TFT-LCD screen
> 1/ 2.5 5 MP COMS sensor
> F/2.8 f:3.53mm 140' wide-angle HD camera lens. let you
shoot more freely
> Optional video resolutions:
A. Full HD30=1920*1080P(1 6:9), 30pfs
B. 1080P30=1440*1080P(16:9), 30pfs
C. 7 2OP3O= 1 28O*7 20P(1 5:9), 30pfs
D. WVGAP= 848*480(16:9), 60fps
> 12MP photo resolution, JPG format
> Built-in high capacity Li-battery lasting video recording for 3 h
> Built-in 8ry1 W speaker, easy inform function
> Support HDMI and Tv-out. easy to share more funs
> Unique loop recording
> Optional continuous photo-taking time:
2Sl5S/1 0SB05/60S/OFF
> Support driving recorder, easy for obtain evidence
> Laser light help for fixing position of the target object
> 2 high brightness LED lights for night using
> Flashlight function lasting working up to 1 5h
> Support MicroSD card up to 32 GB (CLASS 4 or above is
r<ommended)
> Support PC charging
V Product Structures( with pictdte)
1Video/Photo/Power buttor 11 USB/rV-OUT porl
2 LED light button 12 Reset button
3lndicator light 13 Micphone hole
4 ModdEsc button 1A Speaker hole
5Up/FBl Volume- 15 LED white light
6Down/FFl Volume +16 Laser lighl
7Menu/OK button 17 Camera lens
8LCD Screen 18 Buckle
9 HDMI port '19 Base
l0 Micro SD card slot 20 LCD cable

LED light button
Video/Photo/Power button
lndicator light
Laser light
LED white light
Camera lens
Menu/OK button
Down/FFl Volume +
Up/FB/ Volume -
Mode/Esc button
USB/[V-OUT port
Micphone hole
HDMI port
Micro SD card slot
Speaker hole
Reset button
LCD cable
lnstallation ( with picture)
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Open the back cover
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lnstructions of microsD card
'1 ) For video resolution is HD 1 080P, please use at least a brand
high-speed (CLASS 4 or above) microsD card to achieve better
and more fluent video quality.

2) ln order to make the camera and microSD card reach good
compatibility, we suggestyou to format microsD card byTV
setting when you use it fir5t time because it won't reach good
compatibility if format microsD card by PC. After format
microsD card by TV setting, it can avoid some situations, such
as purple indicator flashes quickly warning or camera
automatically stops. etc.
3) Please copy the files taken in the camera to your computer
desktop. and then replay it to avoid ragged playback.
Charging & indicating
'l) Please use the qualified adapto(5V 1A or above) and USB
cable for unit charging.
2) Charging time is about 4h, red LED indicator keeps on during
charging, red LED indicator will go out after fully charged.
3) For this unit comes with built-in rechargeable libattery,
please charge unit for 8h in first three times, and recharge it
after battery is used up for long-time lifespan.
4) Waysofcharging
a. Charging by adaptor connect UsB cable with adaptor, and
then connect UsB cable with unit for unit charging.
b. Charging by PC, directly connect to Pc by USB cable for unit
charging no matter unit turning on&off, but it needs longer
time for charging.
Notes:
It is a normal phenomenon that the temperature o{ unit and
adaptorwillincreasealitfleduringcharging:,,'
lnstructions before using and matters needing attention
The unit supports time&date stamp, when use it first time or no
operation for a long time, please set up correct time and date
before using, please refer to system settings.
Vl Function specification
1. Turning on
> lnsert microsD card, long press " QD " . blue LED indicator is
lit up with warning tone and LcD screen opens and shows
" Welcome".That means the unit enters into standby mode.
> lnitialization time depends on capacity and load data quantity
of microsD card, please check LCD screen warning.
> For video resolution is HD 1 080P. please use at least a brand
high-speed (CLASS 4 or above) microsD card to achieve better
and more fluent video quality.
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mode.
2. Turning off
> ln any mode, Iong press "@"then the blue indicatorflashes
several times quickly and with warning tone the LCD screen
shows" Goodbye".

> During working, battery mark in top right corner of screen
becomes red and there is low power warning tone, unit will
turn off automatically.
> After turn on unit, battery mark in top right corner of screen
becomes red and there is low power warning tone, unit will
turn off automatically.
3. Modetransfer
ln the condition of not turning on continuous photo-taking
function, there are just video-recording and photo-taking
functions. After power on, the unit would automatically enter
into video recording nandby mode. Short press "@,,, unit will
circle in below 2 modes:
Model: Video recording standby mode;
Mode2: Photo taking standby mode.
The consequence of the mode circle is : Power on->mode 1 -
>mode 2->mode 1
ln the condition of turning on continuous photo-taking function,
the unit would automatically enter into video recording standby
mode after power on. Short press "@", unit will circle in below
3 modes:
Model: Video recording standby mode;
Mode2: Photo taking standby mode;
Mode3: Continuous photo-taking standby mode.
The consequence of the mode circle is : Power on->mode 1 -
>mode 2->mode 3->mode 'l
4. Video Recording
Recording
System date System time
> After unit turns on. short press "@", unit enters into video
recording standby mode, then short press '@ ", red "REc'
appears in top right corner of screen, blue indicator flashes
slowly, that's mean unit is recording video.

> Short press "@" again, blue indicator flashes severaltimes
quickly with warning tone, progress circle of saving files will
appears in the screen. When progress circle is missing, blue
indicator will be constantly on, that means video recording is
stopped and saved.
> During video recording mode, the buttons function as below;
a. Short press "<" or ">" to achieve EV "+" or EV.L,,, please
set up prompt screen brightness according to environment.
b. Short press "@" to real-time snapshot a picture, long press
"@" to enter into system setting.
c. Short press "@" to transfer modes, long press "@,,to enter
into playback mode.
d. Short press "@" to turn on LED white light or laser light.
fger,, . ..
1) whq the loop r*ording function is off, the unit will
automatically save a file after it fully record a 4GB video fill
I and. then start to record the new file.
2) When microsD card is full (Loop recording function is off),
battery used up or standby mode for 3 minutes (time slot can
be set up), unit will shut down automaiically.
5. Photo Taking
Battery
System time
> ln the unit tuining on state. short press "@" to
photo-taking standby mode, short press "@,,, there will be
warning tone, red "(1" mark appears in top right corner of
screen and blue indicator flashes several times quickly. After a
shutter sound. progress circle of saving files will be missing in
the screen and blue indicator will be constantly on, that
means a picture is taken and saved.
> During picture-taking mode, the buttons function as below;
a. Short press "<" or ">" to achieve EV "+" or EV'L,,, please
set up prompt screen brightness according to environment.
b. Short press "@ " to take a picture, long press,,@,, to enter
into system setting.
c. Short press "@" to transfer modes, long press ,,@,,to enter
into playback mode.
d. Short press "@" to turn on LED white light or laser light.
Notes:
1) Blue indicator will flash quichy during photo-taking, dm,t
shake the unit in cas for a better picture quality.
2) When microsD card i5 full (L@p reording function is off).
battery:g5qd up or standby lrod€ {or 3 miririts (tinie slot can
be set up), unit will shut down automatically.
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Photo size Continuous phuto time
System date
System time

6. Continuous photo taking
> ln the unit turning on state, short press "@" to continuous
photo-taking standby mode, short press "@ ", there will be
warning tone, red "O" mark appears in top right corner of
screen and blue indicator flashes quickly. After a shutter
sound, progress circle of saving files will be missing in the
screen, a picture is taken and saved and then start to take
another picture within setting time slot, like the cycle.
> Short press "(D ", blue indicator is constantly on, continuous
photo-taking is stopped.
> During continuous picture-taking mode. the buttons function
as below;
a- Short press "<" or ">" to achieve EV "+" or EV'1", please
set up prompt screen brightness according to environment.
b- short press "@" to take a picture. long press "@" to enter
into system setting,
c. short press "@" to transfer modes, long press "@ " to enter
into playback mode.
d. Short press "@" to turn on LED white light or laser light.
7. Mdeo recording during driving
> ln the unit turning on state, refer to "systerm setting" to set
driver recorder to "ON" and save setting, then turn off unit.
> Open back cover, connect unit to car charger by USB cable.
> When a car starts, car charger charges unit, after a warning
tone, unit will automatically turn on and "USB CONNECTING"
mark appears in the screen. then blue indicator will flash
slowly, "REC" becomes red, that means unit automatically
enters into video recording mode.
> When a car turns off, car charger stops to charge unit, unit
will still record video 1 minute and then automatically turn
off.
> During driver recording mode, the buttons function as belowj
a. Short press "@ " to stop video recording, long press "@ "
to turn off unit.
b, Short press "<" or ">" to achieve EV "+" or EV'r", please
set up prompt screen brightness according to environment.
c. Short press "@" to real-time snapshot a picture, long press
"@ " to enter into system setting.
d. Short press "@" to transfer modes, long press "@" to enter
into playback mode.
e. Short press "@" to turn on LED white light or laser light.
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charger will burn unit or couldn't charge unit.
Please set driwr r(order to OFF if you don't use this function
Wh6n.initrosD eid is{ttl (Lbopi(ording{unction-is,off};
unit will shut down automatically.
Playback file
A. Playback by unit
> Long press "@" to trrn on camera, you can see PowER
LOGO and hear short warning tone. and then blue indicator
will be constantly on and unit enters into standby mode.
> Videos playback: Long press "@ " to video playback mode.
short press "<" or ">" to browse video and photo files.
Short press "@ " to enter into playback interface, short press
again to playback video files. During playback, buttons
function as following;
a. Short press "@", pause or resume play.
b. short press "@" per time. return to previous layer menu.
c. During video playing. long press "<" or ">" to achieve fast
fomard or backward play videos.
d. During video playing, short press "<" or ">" to achieve
volume "+" or volume'L" .
> Pictures playback: Long pretr "@" to photo playback mode,
short press "<" or ">" to browse video and photo files.
Short press "@" to "nt", into playback interface, short press
again to playback pictures. During playback, buttons function
as followinq;
a. short press "@", pause or resume play.
b. Short press "@" pertime, return to previous layer menu.
c. During pausing play, short press "<" or ">" to achieve
upward or downward play photos.
B. TV-OUT and TV playback function
The unit has AV &HDMI two options for the audio and video
output, you could choice any one you like. Here we suggest to
use the HDMI output for a better HD video quality.
> Via AV cable, please connect AV cable to the camera's
USB&AV-OUT port. the yellow plug connect with TV video
input port(yellow), white plug connect with TV audio input
port(white). Please set up the signal input by refer to the ry
user manual.
> Via HDMI cable, please connect one plug of HDMI cable to
the camera's HDMI port, another plug connect with TV HDMI
port. Please set up the signal input by refer to the TV user
manual.
> After well connect with TV, turn on unit to playback video and
photo files, operation ways are same as playback by unit.
Notes:
1) lf thecapacityof videofiles istoo big, itwould be normal
condition to wait some seconds to play the video.
File type
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2.) lflhend
9. LED and Laser light
Unit provides 2 high brightness LED lights and 1 laser light.
ln any turning on state (except ry-out playback mode), short
press "@ ", the LED light and laser light will circle in below
five modes:
Modeo: All lights go out. (Unit would enter into this mode
after turn on)
l/odel: The laser light would light up for 30 seconds for the
purpose of positioning the object, and then laser light will 90
out.
Mode 2: The LED lights are constantly on for the purpose of
video recording and strength the color quality in the dark
place condition.
Mode 3: The laser light is constantly on for positioning in all
the recording state.
Mode 4: The LED lights keep quickly flashing in a high
frequency to save flashlight energy.
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1->mode 2->mde 3->mode &>mode 0
I0. Flashlight and laser positioning function
The unit has the single flashlight and laser positioning function.
When this single function works, the DV system would come to
the state of turning off, it would help to get more longer time
for the usage. The way to operate as below details:
> During DV system is power off, long press "@", flashlight is
lit up, then short press "() ", unit will circle in below 5
modes:
Mode 0: Torch state: Flashlight is lit up and can be working
up to 1 5h.
Mode 1: The laser light is on for positioning purpose.
Mode 2: The LED lights keep quickly flashing in a high
frequency to save flashlight energy.
Mode 3: Laser light flashes slowly for intermittent laser
positioning.
Mode 4: Turn off all LED lights.

3) Unit will turri lff autorhaiically if micro SD card is ful[; no . ,.,1
operatiqnrin,iiaidby mOde for 3 minutes (time slot a;tn be sei
up), bltit is.stiff in -the iha;ginj itatus" , ,l
System setting and the diagram
There are two ways to do the system setting for the camera,
by the product or by the TV, the button functions are the
same.
When you choose setting by the TV, please refer to the
"TV-OUT and TV playback function", turn on the unit, and
then connect unit with computer by AV cable or HDMI cable
to set the signal input. Then enter into the video or photo
standby mode, long press "@ ", TV will display system
setting interface.
Buttons functions as follows:
Long press "@ " to turn on/off the camera.
Long press "@ " to enter into the system setting menu.
Short press "<" or ">" to achieve upward or downward
menu choice.
Short press "@" to enter into and confirm the menu, long
p.ess "@ " to save and quit the menu.
Short press "@" to return the video standby mode directly.
t1. Connecting computer
> Firstly turn on back cover;
> Connect unit to computer by USB cable. long press ,,@ ,, to
turn on unit. and a removable disk will appear in,,my
computer", you can view the pictures or videos files in the
removable disk, and you can also copy these files to your
computer
> Remove disk: Click "Removable disk" mark in the bottom
right corner of computer to safely remove hardware.
Notes: . .,..,... ,
Plese do not iemdve oii& I;omtcornpqter iai&hnu auring
lomatting. uploading or downl@ding files to avoid unit
12. Shooting when charging
> Firstly turn on back covef
> ln the condition of turning on, refer to "system setting,,
chapter, please set driving recorder to "OFF";
> Connect USB cable with adaptor, and then connect USB cable
with unit;
> Long press "@D" to turn on unit, "USB CONNECTTNG" mark
appears in the screen. after warning tone finishes. you can
operate any function of the unit.
Notes: .
1) Please ure thequilified addptoi6V. lAorAbove)iand USB
Cable for unit charging.
2) lf driverre(orddr ffin{ii.qn' is.ON, unit M!!,irllq-etifatty.eot",
into driver recording function one connecting with adaptor
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,TnptoAM/GAP60 Vid@ Sp{ifiation
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PHOTO SIZE rrw5rwswr2M Phdto SiTF
4A/HITE BALANCE
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INCANDESCENT
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SCENVSPORTSAAND
SCAPVPORTRAIT
/SUNSET/SAND
Set the Video/Photo
scene according to
environment
6SELF CAPTURE 29sS/1 0S/305/60V Set the self capture
and the time
7TIME STAIVP )ATE-TIMVOFF Turn on or turn off
the time stamp
8FLICKER \uTo/60Hz50Hz Illuminant frequenc
9TV ryPE NTSqPAL Vid@ output
format
l0 RECORD
OVERWRITE )FFl2MIlV5MIN
,15MIN MD time settinq
I1 CAR I\,4ODE lr!/oFt lum oryott the ct
lrivino
12 BEEP SOUND )IVOFF furn ory'off the
<mad tone
13 AUTO POWER
OFF lMtM2MtIU3Mhl/s MII!/OFF
;et the time of
amera tum off
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14 LCD AUTO TURN
OFF 30YlMll!/5Mll\UNO ;et the time of LCD
icren tum off
rutomaticllv
15 IIME AND DATE 101'l:01:01 01:01 ;et the time and
,ate of the
/idec/Dhoto
.ORMAT {o/rEs Set the format of
17 )EFAULT SETTING {o/YES ,et Gmera's system
eset function
18 :IRMWARE
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Notes:
Choose W cmnectim, it is normal phenomenon that the screen
of the caroera,wlllt!-r1.'9{:i9!!gll1e!yl,,,,,, ri, :,,,,, i
Vlll System Resetting
tf the unit couldn't work well for any reason, there are two ways
to reset unit. and unit will be mandatory shutdown. Please
restart unit to operate functions-
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a) Press "Reset" button to reset unit;
b) Long press "@" for 5 seconds to reset unit
lX TroubleshootingTips
Camera couldn't turn on
a.Charge unit in care unit is out of
power
b.Try to reset the cmera
camera turns off
automatially
a.Ch{k if the battery is used up
b.Standby time exceds 3 minutes
without any operation
c.Check if memory card is full
The vidm files deadlocks or
jumps
a.Use brand high sped(Class 4 or
above) memory cards
b.The memorv card mavbe damaoe
LCD scren doesn't display
files in unit
a.Check whether AV&HDMI cable is
well conncted and cables quality
is good or not
b.Ch(k whether LJSB and HDMI
ports of unit are good and
relwant ports are well connected
or not
c.Check setting for TV signal input is
rioht or not
The camera couldn't reord
vido or photograph Make sure you have a memory mrd
inserted into the camera and the
batteru still has oower
lmages are dim or out of
focus
Ch<k whether the inside lens of thr
Gmera is dirtv or the camera is
leakino or noi
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IIE @mera couldn't turn of Press "rset" and restart
fhe computer cann't
rrcgnize the Gmera when
pfug it in or @nn't
dqilnload or upload the file
from the Gmera
a.chtrk whether UsB @ble is
damaged and USB Gble is well
conn{ted or not
b.The memory crd may be
malfundioninq
c.[/ake sure that cmera supports
the system of your rc, try to
connect to another rc
X Specification
Elkive sensor 1/75 SoMPaMOSSFNSOR
LCD Scren 't 5, TFT-| aD 4AO*740
Ptpto Resolution
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Consumption
17M 4OOO*3O0O IPG gOOfrs/4GB
8M 3200*2400 JPG l2oopcyzrcS
5M 2592*19M JPG 1700pcY4cB
3M 2048*1536 JPG 2600pcY4GB
Mode of Vid@ QUALN
MHM
1920*1080P 30 fps
H MOV format 11 min
(MA\ 49 min
T4CR\
19 min
/&R\
1440*'1080P 30 fps
H MOV format 11 min
(4CB) 49 mrn (4GB)
19 mtn
(4GB)
1 280*720P 30 fps.
H MOV format 62min
(4GB)
82 min
(4GB)
32 mtn
(4GB)
848 x 480P 60 fps,
H MOV format 62min
(4GB) 82min
(4GB) (4GB)
l2min

Lens sp(irication Ft2 8 f=3. 53 mm 140'wide anqle
MlN. illumination 1 LUX
Flashlight using 15h
Laser positioning 20M (lndoor)
Built-in Speaker Yes,8O/1W
Operation Tone Available
Battery apacity 3.7Vl 1 500mAh
continuous recording About 3h (LED light off)
charqinq sp(. DC5V 'lA or above
charqinq time About 4h
USB port UsB2-0 Hioh SDeed
HDMI Available
Type of Memory Micrc 5D Grd
Capacity of Memory 2GB-32G8
lP grade IPXS (tasting 3h under 20lvl)
Weight 1309
Dimension 107 (L) *65 (H) *s7 (W) (mm)
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may be slighfly different ,rcm the actcl prcduct and
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