Conbrov DV12 User manual

MINI SECURITY CAMERA
USER MANUAL
MODEL NO: DV12
- Please ensure that you read the complete user manual
carefully before using any part of the product.
- Keep this copy safe for future reference in case of
operational questions or difficulties.

Safety Instructions
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Please read the following safety instructions before
using the camera:
- Ensure that the camera is tested before using it for the first
time and confirm that it suits your intended purpose.
- We are not responsible for any missing video information
due to incorrect or inappropriate operation, Micro-SD
malfunctioning or camera angle limits etc.
- The camera should be used for legal purpose only. Check
and follow the laws provided in your country regarding the
use of camera and other video recording devices.
By following the above safety instructions, we believe you
will benefit from this product!

Product accessories
Camera Clip holder bracket
USB cable Manual
Mounting bracket
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Neck lanyard Card reader
It is important to note that:
Please review the product accessories listed above to
make sure you received everything. If items is missing,
contact us as soon as possible at: [e-mail]
MINI SECURITY CAMERA
USER MANUAL
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MODEL NO: DV12
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Rotating bracket

Product design
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Lens
Power on button
USB Port
Micro phone
Record/Pause
Button
Status indicator
Mode（sound control and
motion detection)
Micro-SD slot
Reset
5 invisible Led light source

How to install or remove the Micro-SD card
Important notice:
- The camera has the ability to record video only when
Micro-SD is inserted.
- Do not remove Micro-SD when the camera is either
powered ON or connected to the computer. This may
cause damage to Micro-SD or the entire camera.
- Please use minimal effort when the Micro-SD is
inserted in or out of the camera.Use of force can
easily damage the Micro-SD or product parts.
- Before using the product for the first time, ensure
that the Micro-SD is formatted. Please check for any
saved data in the Micro-SD to avoid unexpected loss.
We are not liable or responsible for malfunctions that
result from failure to follow the guideline above
The camera support Micro-SD card up to 32GB only,
A class 10 above quality card is recommended for good
video quality.
Remove Micro-SD cardInstall Micro-SD card
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Loop recording defaulted: automatically overwrites
oldest video file with newest

Operation Guide
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1.Charge the camera
Please charge the camera before using the camera for
the first time. Recommended charging time is 1-2 hours
for a full charge.
A)You can charge the camera by connecting it with a PC
usb port or a USB 5v1A charge adaptor. Please make
sure the camera is powered off for charging.
Yellow indicator
Indicator Status: The yellow indicator is always on, It will
be off when fully charged

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Operation Guide
C)When you connect the camera to your USB charge
adaptor and power it on, this means that your camera
is in recording standby mode.You can choose a
different mode to record according to the function of
this camera.(A Micro-SD card is required to be inserted
for recording while charging using a power adaptor
Remember to only insert or remove a Micro-SD card
when the camera is OFF)
Indicator Status: Power off the camera, yellow indicator
is always on.
Power on the camera, yellow and blue indicator is
always on.
B)When you power on the camera and connect it to your
PC USB port,this means that your camera is in Mass
storage mode and PC camera mode.
Indicator Status:Yellow and blue indicator are always
on and red indicator flash slowly.
Yellow&blue indicator stay on and the red indicator flashes
Blue
Yellow

Operation Guide
Important Notes:
1.During all the above three modes, the camera is in charging.
2.When camera can not be powered on, please charge the camera.
3.If your camera can not be recognized as a mass storage,pls
use the provided card reader to read/copy the recorded files
to your computer for playback.
4.It is recommended that you copy the video clips to your
computer to get a smooth playback.
5.If you want to use the camera as a PC camera, download
Ecap driver from the internet to run the camera on Microsoft
Windows 7 and above.
6.The camera will turn itself off if there is no operation more than
60 seconds in standby mode. This function avoids draining the
battery
2.Manually recording
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Power on the camera:
Briefly press on the power button for 2 seconds,the
camera will get into standby mode.
Manually Record:
camera will automatically detect the environment and
switch itself to day or night vision recording.
Indicator Status:The blue indicator will be on.
Briefly press on the top record button,and the camera
will start to record videos of 10 minutes clips each. The

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Operation Guide
Important Note:
- When the camera is in recording,both the power and
mode buttons are not effective. Brieflypress the top
record button back to go to standby mode and then
continue to operate the camera.
- Manually record will produce 10 minutes video clips
for file protection purpose.
- The camera will detect the environment for day or
night vision every 10 minutes,so when the camera
is in recording,the environment change will not be
detected and thus the camera will not change itself
to day or night vision recording accordingly.
B indicator (No light up when camera is in recording)lue
Saving videos:
Briefly press the top record button again to save the
video. the camera will go back to standby mode.
Indicator Status: The blue indicator is on.
Indicator Status: The blue indicator flash 3 times and
goes off.Then the camera start to record manually.

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Operation Guide
2)Start recording:
When the environmental sound volume is over 60
decibels (dB) which is normal speaking volume, the
camera will automatically start to record; The
recording file will be saved and go into the next
sound activated recording standby status when the
evironment becomes silent after 2 minutes. Every 2
minutes,the camera will automatically detect the
environment and switch itself into night vision,day
time or recording,standby status.
Sound activated recording will produce 2 minutes video
clips.
Indicator status:The red indicator flash 3 times and
goes off.
3.Sound activated recording
1)Switching to sound activated recording mode:
When the camera is in standby status (blue indicator
is on). Briefly press the mode button,the camera will
go into the sound activated recording mode.

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Operation Guide
3)Exit from sound activated recording mode:
Briefly press the top record button or mode button while
it is in recording.The camera will save the video and go
back to the standby status.(Blue indicator is on)
Blue indicator
4.Motion detection recording
1)Switching to motion detection recording mode:
When the camera is in standby status (blue indicator
is on).Briefly press mode button for 2 seconds,the
camera will go into motion detection recording mode.

Operation Guide
3)Exit from motion detection recording mode:
Briefly press the top record button or mode button
while it is in recording.The camera will save the
video and get back to the standby status.(Blue
indicator is on)
Blue indicator
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2)Start recording:
When an object is moving in front of the camera lens,
it will detect and start to record automatically. If
there's no more motion in 2 minutes, the video will be
saved and the camera will turn itself into the next
motion detection standby status. Every 2 minutes, the
camera will automatically detect the environment and
switch itself into night vision, day time or recording,
standby status. Motion detection recording will
produce 2 minutes video clips.
Indicator status:The red and blue indicator flash 3 times
and goes off

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2.Open the SETTIME.TXT file and amend the clock
times to your required time, DO NOT amend any
other data or file format.
3.After finishing the time change, please click the upward
right side file in the dialog box, and then click “ Save”.
SETTIME.TXT
file Edit Format View Help
File name
yyyy-mm-dd hh/mm/ss 2015-03-23 23:15:12
New
Open
Save
Save as
Page settings
Print
Exit
file Edit Format View Help
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Operation Guide
SETTIME.TXT
The time will be synchronized when camera disconnects
with your computer. Then power on the camera.
5.Time modification
The camera’s software will automatically create a time file
named as SETTIME when the camera is switched on with
Micro-SD card installed.The time will be amended to the
current time when you open the document and save it. Exit
the portable disk and restart the camera and record, new
videos recordings will automatically synchronize with the
current time.
SETTIME.TXT
1.Open the portable disk, you will find the SETTIME.TXT file.
yes:auto-recycle the SD
no:no auto-recycling
yes

Operation Guide
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4.Should your camera power off automatically, there are
possibly three reasons for that:
1)The battery power is too low, and you need to recharge
the camera.
2)The camera has been in standby status without any
operation for 1 minute.
3)No micro sd card installed when you power on the
camera.
Important Note:
1.If you didn't find the SETTIMETXT file when you open the
Micro-SD card from your computer, Please record a video
clip using the camera to activate the card and then try to
set the date and time again.
2.The amended date and time will not change unless the
battery is drained for long time.
3.Should your camera malfunction, please inserta toothpick
in the reset hole and briefly hold it to reset the camera.

Detailed parameters
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ParameterItem
Video Format
Video compression
Playback software on PC
OS supported
Camera Lens
Focal distance
Memory extension supported
USB port
LED TYPE
Resolution
Record time water mark
Battery type
Charging voltage
USB port
Operation temperature
Operating humidity
Dimensions
AVI
M-JPEG
Windows media player or others
windows xp/Vistar/7; Mac os
10.4 or above
Color-pinhole
2.8mm
Up to 32G
USB2.0
940nm, 5 pcs only
1280*720@30FPS with audio
Available
Rechargeable Li-battery
DC5V /1A
Mini 5 pin USB
-10-50℃
20%-80%
57*23*20.5mm
Electronic currency 210-230mAh without night vision
Night vision electronic currency 430-550mAh
Battery size 420mAh
Continuously recording time 2.5 hours
Night vision continuously
recording time 1.5 hours
Motion Detection or Sound
detection standby time 5days

Indicator Status and their meanings
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Starting up with SD card
Starting up without SD card
Record mode
Sound control stand-by
Sound control recording
Motion detection stand-by
Motion detection recording
PC charging
USB charging
Fully charged
Removable disk
PC Camera
Charging and recording
Blue light always on
Blue light flashes 10 seconds
and shut down
Light off
Red light always on
Light off
Red and blue indicator is on
Light off
Yellow light always on
Yellow light always on
Yellow light off
Blue and yellow light always
on, red light flash
Blue and yellow light always
on, red light flash
Blue light flash 3 times, then
turn off. yellow light is always
on