Idview Digital IV-SGVA-100 User manual

The Smallest, Wireless, Mobile, and Covert DVR in the World
IV-SGVA TM
General Version: IV-SGVA-100, IV-SGVA-200, and IV-SGVA-300
Special Version:IV-SGVA-110, IV-SGVA-210, and IV-SGVA-310
User’s Guide
This product is registered with electromagnetic wave standards
and can be used for any place including residential area.
Thank you for purchasing this IV-SGVA product.
- Before using it, be sure to read the precautions contained in the User’s Guide.
- Keep the User’s Guide in a safe place for future reference.
- For the most up-to date information about this product, visit our official website
at http://www.idview.com/.
Unpacking
Check to make sure that all of the items shown below are included with your IV-SGVA
. If something is missing, contact your dealer as soon as possible.

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– Contents –
INTRODUCTION ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6
1. Precautions --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6
2. Features ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11
3. Specifications and Comparison of each Model ------------------------------------------ 13
4. Applications --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 15
QUICK START GUIDE -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 16
1. Charging the Battery ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 16
2. Turning the IV-SGVA On and Off -------------------------------------------------------- 16
3. To Configure Clock Settings ------------------------------------------------------------------ 16
4. To Record a Moving Image ------------------------------------------------------------------- 17
5. To Playback a Moving Image ---------------------------------------------------------------- 18
6. BLUETOOTH (IV-SGVA-3000 Only) --------------------------------------------------------- 21
GETTING READY --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 22
1. IV-SGVA ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 22
GENERAL GUIDE --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 26
I. Functions ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 26
I-1. RECORD ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 26
I-2. CAMERA ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28
I-3. SEARCH -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 29
I-4. OPTION --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 35
4-1. Camera Set ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 35
4-2. Record Set ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 37
4-3. Search Set ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 45
4-4. Date/Time Set -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 47
4-5. USB Set ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 48
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4-6. Memory Set ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 50
4-7. Others ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 51
4-7-1. Password Set -------------------------------------------------------------------- 52
4-7-2. Power Set ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 54
4-7-3. Alarm Set -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 57
4-7-4. Language -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 60
4-7-5. Upgrade --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 60
4-7-6. Default Set ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 61
4-7-7. SG Name -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 62
I-5. BLUETOOTH (IV-SGVA-300, IV-SGVA-310 Only) -------------------------------------------------- 63
II. Data Search/Playback Program ------------------------------------------------------------- 68
II-1. How to Install ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 68
II-2. Data Search and Playback -------------------------------------------------------------- 73
II-3. Other Functions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 75
III. Others --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 77
III-1. Button Camera ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 77
Trouble Shooting Guide ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 78

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<< Important Notice >>
9The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.
9IDView.com has the responsibilities as the manufacturer of IV-SGVA
to tell to each distributor that using the IV-SGVA unit in the public
domain may be in violation of federal privacy statues.
9IDView.com assumes no responsibility for any damage or loss
resulting from the use of this manual.
9IDView.com assumes no responsibility for any loss or claims by third
parties which may arise through the use of the IV-SGVA
9IDView.com assumes no responsibility for any damage or loss
caused by deletion of data as a result of malfunction, repairs, or battery
replacement. Be sure to back up all import data on other media to protect
against its loss.
9Note that the example screens and product illustrations shown in this User’s
Guide may differ somewhat by the screens and configuration of the actual
product.
9The buttons and functions, which are not explained in this manual, are aimed
to improve the functions in the future.
9The features of this product can be changed at any time without notice for the
purpose of improvement of the product.
<< Copyright Restrictions >>
Except of the purposes of your own personal use, unauthorized copying of
snapshot files, movie files, and audio files violates copyright laws and international
contracts.
Distribution to third parties of such files over the Internet without permission of the
copyright holder, whether for profit or for free, violates copyright laws and
international contracts.
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INTRODUCTION
1. Precautions
General Notice
¾The AC/DC adaptor of this product can be used for both 110V and 220V.
¾Never try to open the case of the IV-SVGA or attempt your own repairs.
High-voltage internal components create the risk of electric shock when
exposed. Always leave maintenance and repair work up to a IDView.com
authorized service center.
¾Never look at the sun or other bright light through the LCD screen. Doing
so can damage your eyesight.
¾Keep the small parts and accessories of this IV-SGVA out of the reach of
small children. If swallowed accidentally, contact your physician
immediately.
¾Keep the IV-SGVA away from water and other liquids, and never let it get
wet. Moisture creates the risk of fire and electric shock. Never use the
IV-SGVA outdoors in the rain or snow, at the seashore or beach, in
the bathroom, etc.
¾Should foreign matter or water ever get into theIV-SGVA, immediately
turn it off. Next, remove the IV-SGVA’s battery and/or unplug the AC/DC
adaptor power cord from the power outlet, and contact your dealer or
nearest IDView.com authorized service center. Using the IV-SGVA under
these conditions creates the risk of fire and electric shock.
¾Should you ever notice smoke or a strange odor coming out of the
IV-SGVA, immediately turn it off. Next, taking care you do not burn your
fingers, remove the IV-SGVA’s battery and/or unplug the AC/DC adaptor
power cord from the power outlet, and contact your dealer or nearest
IDView.com authorized service center. Using the IV-SGVA under these
conditions creates the risk of fire and electric shock. After making sure
there is no smoke coming from the IV-SGVA, take it to your nearest
IDView.com authorized service center for repair. Never attempt your own
maintenance.
¾Never use the AC/DC adaptor to power any other device besides this
IV-SGVA. Never use any other AC/DC adaptor besides the one that comes
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¾Never cover the AC/DC adaptor with a quilt, blanket, or other cover while it
is in use, and do not use it near a heater.
¾At least once a year, unplug the AC/DC adaptor power cord from the power
outlet and clean the area around the prongs of the plug. Dust build up
around the prongs can create the risk of fire.
¾If the IV-SGVA’s case should ever become cracked due to dropping it or
otherwise subjecting it to rough treatment, immediately turn it off. Next,
remove the IV-SGVA’s battery and/or unplug the AC/DC adaptor power
cord from the power outlet, and contact your dealer or nearest IDView.com
authorized service center.
¾Never use the IV-SGVA inside of an aircraft or in any other area where
its use is prohibited. Doing so creates the risk of accident.
¾Physical damage and malfunction of this IV-SGVA can cause the data
stored in its memory to be deleted. Always keep backup copies of data by
transferring them to USB memory stick or USB Hard Disk.
¾Never remove the battery, disconnect the AC adaptor from the IV-SGVA,
or unplug the AC/DC adaptor from the wall socket while a moving image is
being recorded. Doing so will not only make storage of the current image
impossible, it can also corrupt other image data already stored in the file
memory.
When you are not using the external antenna, do not open the cover of this to
prevent from getting in other substances into this hole, which may cause
problems to the product.
Test for proper operation before using the IV-SGVA
Before using the IV-SGVA to record important moving images, make sure
you first record a moving image and check the result to ensure that the
IV-SGVA is configured correctly and operating properly.
Data Error Precautions
Your IV-SGVA is manufactured using precision digital components. Any of
the following creates the risk of corruption of data in file memory.
¾Removing the battery, flash memory card, or USB memory devices while
the IV-SGVA is performing a record or memory access operation.
¾Disconnecting the USB cable, removing the IV-SGVA from the Docking
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Station, or disconnecting the AC/DC adaptor from the Docking Station
while a data communication operation is being performed.
¾Low battery power.
¾Other abnormal operations.
Any of the above conditions can cause an error. Follow the instructions
provided by this manual to eliminate the cause of the error.
USB Memory Device Precautions
Do not insert or remove USB memory devices from the USB port in the
IV-SGVA while recording or searching. When you remove the USB memory
device from the IV-SGVA, you must exit from “RECORD” or “SEARCH”
mode, and select “REMOVE USB” from main menu and press [ENT]
button. After “REMOVE USB NOW” message appears on the LCD, you
can remove the USB memory device from the IV-SGVA.
When you back up the IV-SGVA’s data to your computer, first, copy the data
in the IV-SGVA to a USB memory device, and then insert that USB memory
device to the USB port in the computer to copy the data in USB memory
device to the computer. Use only the USB cable provided in the package. It
may cause damage to both the IV-SGVA and the computer if you connect
the IV-SGVA to the computer using other USB cables directly.
Flash Memory Card Precautions
Do not insert or remove the memory card from the IV-SGVA while recording
or searching. If you want to remove the memory card from the IV-SGVA,
then you must exit from “RECORD” or “SEARCH” mode, before removing the
memory card from the IV-SGVA.
Automatic Power-Off Function
The IV-SGVA automatically turns off the power or goes into the power-
savings mode if you don’t press any button for a certain amount of time (1-9
minutes). This does not indicate malfunction of the system.
In “RECORD” and “TRANSMIT” modes, IV-SGVA turns off only the LCD,
battery status LAMP, and recording status LAMP to save the battery. But, in
the rest of the modes except for “RECORD” or “TRANSMIT”, it turns off the

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power completely. Set the time to 0 to deactivate “AUTO POWER OFF”
function.
Caution: To maximize the life of the battery, do not turn off “AUTO
POWER OFF” function.
Operating conditions
This IV-SGVA is designed for use in temperatures ranging from -10℃to
+50℃(14℉to 122℉).
Do not expose this product directly to intense sun-light or heat.
Do not expose to rain or extreme humidity or dirty environment.
Keep this product away from extreme vibration or any magnetic devices.
Only use the battery and adaptor provided by us.
Do not open the cover of this product. Otherwise, the warranty will be void.
Before using our product, read the user’s guide carefully and become familiar
with all the features and warnings associated with this product.
Do not touch this product with wet hands.
Condensation
¾When you bring the IV-SGVA indoors on a cold day or otherwise expose
it to a sudden change of temperatures, there is the possibility that
condensation can form on the exterior or on interior components.
Condensation can cause malfunction of the IV-SGVA, so you should
avoid exposing it to conditions that might cause condensation.
¾To keep condensation from forming, place the IV-SGVA into the Carry-
Along Bag before moving it into a location that is much warmer or colder
than your current location. Leave it in the plastic bag until the air inside the
bag has a chance to reach the same temperature as the new location. If
condensation does form, remove the battery from the IV-SGVA for a few
hours.
Lens
¾Never apply too much force when cleaning the surface of the lens. Doing
so can scratch the lens surface.
¾Dust or any other soiling of the lens can interfere with proper image
recording. You can remove dust particles from the lens surface by using a
lens blower to blow them off. Next, wipe the surface of the lens with a soft
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lens cloth.
Others
¾The IV-SGVA may become slightly warm during use. This does not
indicate malfunction.
¾If the exterior of the IV-SGVA needs cleaning, wipe it with a soft, dry
cloth.
NOTE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment on
and off, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
¾Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
¾Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
¾Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
¾Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
¾Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

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2. Features
IV-SGVA is an extremely small digital recording system, which can digitally compress,
store, search, and transmit/receive information such as, image and audio captured by
the camera and microphone.
The IV-SGVA defines all the existing technologies of the DVR/CCTV combination, as
well as integrating other revolutionary security innovation: Bluetooth.
You can monitor any place from anywhere, because the IV-SGVA transmits image
and audio to remote areas using wireless transmit technology. By applying this
technology, IV-SGVA is the Ubiquitous security system.
IV-SGVA is a user-friendly system, and a necessity in these days when security
comes to our top priority.
zTotal Solution in Security System for its most up-to-date technology
zUnlimited Fields of Application
zEasy Covert Operation using the Concealing Case, Button/Pen camera etc.
zBuilt-In 1 (up to 2) CCD Color Camera
z2 Built-In Microphones and 1 speaker
zBuilt-In color LCD (1.8 Inch) for Immediate and Easy Search / Playback
zIntelligent Algorithm for Motion and Audio Detection
zWireless Transmit and Receive of Digitalized Audio/Video Data
zSubminiature Size (Less than a Cigarette Pack)
zDurable Design for Impacts
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zProgrammable Settings for the Option in the Menu – You can configure
different values for every option in the menu.
zSnapshot Mode
zBuilt-In (128MB) Flash Memory - Free of Data Loss, Images can be recorded
without using a memory card
zMemory Card for Memory Expansion
zLong Recording Time and Data Back-up with the External USB HDD, or USB
Memory Stick
zLong Battery Life (A Low-power technology to provide more recording and
playback between charges.)
zUser-friendly Operation

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3. Specifications and Comparison of each Model
3.1 Specifications
SECTION DESCRIPTION REMARKS
Internal Storage Device Built-In Flash memory: 128 MB
(up to 512 MB)
Memory Expansion Flash Memory Card: 128MB – 1GB RS-MMC
Extensive Storage Device
& Data Backup USB Memory Stick, USB HDD
Built-In Camera 1 CCD Color (up to 2EA) 307,200 pixels
Recording Resolution up to 640 x 480 pixels
Display Speed 25 fps
Recording Speed 12 fps @240 x 240
pixels
Light Sensitivity
(Built-In Color Camera) 1 Lux [email protected] CCD
Audio Input/Output 2 Built-In Microphones and 1 Speaker Audio Detection
Video Output Built-In Color LCD 1.8 Inch
128x160 pixels
Search(Playback) Date/Time, Motion
Compression Method Optimized Algorithm for Security
Storage Capacity
High Quality (1-2 days)
Medium Quality (2-5 days)
Low Quality (5-10 days)
128MB, @1fps,
240x240 pixels
(Indoor Use)
Display Date/Time/Frame
Lens
(Built-In Color Camera) Angle (56 degrees), Unlimited Focus Pin-Hole Lens
Motion Detection Digital Image Processing
Wireless Communication Bluetooth
Source of Power Rechargeable Li- Polymer Battery
(3.7VDC, 1400mAh), Adaptor (5V DC, 2A)
Recording Time
(Battery)
Normal Mode (4.5 hours)
Power Saving Mode (up to 24 hours)
Ultra Power Saving Mode (up to 3 days)
Dimensions: 85(W) × 55(H) ×22(D) mm Weight (Including Battery) : 116g(4.09oz)
3.34(W) × 2.16(H) × 0.86(D) inch Humidity: Under 80%
Operating Temperature: -10 °C to + 50 °C (14°F to 122 °F)
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3.2Comparison of each Model
Functions IV-SGVA-100 IV-SGVA-200 IV-SGVA-300 IV-SGVA-110 IV-SGVA-210 IV-SGVA-310
Video Recording O O O OOO
Audio Recording - O O -OO
Wireless Tx/Rx - - O --O
Video Input - - - OOO

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4. Applications
zHouse, Apartment (Residential Areas), Hotel, School/University Facility,
Daycare Center, Kindergarten
zLaboratory, Hospital, Law Office, Museum, Church, Public Library, Commercial
Buildings
zBanks. Jewelry Shop, Restaurants, Department Stores, Liquor Stores,
Convenience Stores, Book Store, Gas Station
zFactories, Construction Site, Farm, Powerhouse, Parks, Amusement Park,
Public Facility
zFire Department (Fire Fighters), Security Guards, Police Units (Police Officers),
Mailman, Jailor
zMilitary Base (Soldier), Anti-Terror, Special Agents, Airports, Bus Terminal
zTaxi, School Bus, Car, Traffic Signs/Signals, Airplane, Parking Lot, Cash
Transporting Truck, Subway
zCourts, Executive Office, Conference Rooms, Governmental Offices, Cultural
Property Controlling Office
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QUICK START GUIDE
1. Charging the Battery
zLoad the battery into the IV-SGVA.
zPlug in the AC/DC adaptor directly into the Power input port of the IV-SGVA.
2. Turning the IV-SGVA On and Off
Push [ENT] for 2 seconds to turn on the power.
Push [ESC] for 2 seconds and release it to turn off the power.
3. To Configure Clock Setting
Be sure to configure the following setting before using the IV-SGVA.
→
↓
1. Press [ENT] for 2 seconds to turn on the IV-SGVA.
2. Use [△]and[▽] to select “4. OPTION” and press [ENT].

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3. Use [△]and[▽] to select “D.DATE/TIME SET” and press [ENT].
4. Use [ ] and [ ]◁▷to move the cursor to month, date, year, and time.
5. Use [△]and[▽] to change the values for each one.
6. Use [ ] and [ ]◁▷to move the cursor to “DATE TYPE”.
7. Use [ ] and [ ] to select one from 3 types.△▽ (DD/MM/YY, MM/DD/YY, YY/MM/DD)
8. Press [ENT] to register the settings and exit the setting menu.
(There are 3 ways to arrange the “DATE TYPE” setting, and it varies in different
geographic areas. The types will be changed in a regular sequence of (DD/MM/YY
ÆMM/DD/YY ÆYY/MM/DD) as you press [ ] and [ ].△▽
4. To record a moving image
Use [△]and[▽] to select RECORD, and then press [ENT]. Then, it will appear with
the sight that’s being recorded as below and the IV-SGVA starts to record images.
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- Before you start to record, be sure to check from the LCD that the camera can
capture the sight where you want it to be recorded.
- Press [ESC] to stop recording and exit from the “RECORD” mode.
- If you are recording with more than one camera, you can select either a single-
channel mode or a 4 channel mode by pressing [▽] button.
zREC AV: Indication of recording both A (Audio) and V (Video).
Shows “REC V” when recording the video only.
zC1: Camera channel number 1 being used for recording.
If it shows C1345, then ‘C’ indicates of camera and 1345 indicates
for camera channel numbers.
If it shows C1B123, then ‘C1’ indicates of camera number 1 and
‘B123’ indicates of Bluetooth channel 1, 2 and 3.
z13:40:34: current time.
z(10): elapsed recording time (10 minutes).
z39%: 39 percent of the total memory(Built-in, RS-MMC, USB) is being
used for recording.
5. To Playback a Moving image
Use [△]and[▽] to select “SEARCH”, and press [ENT]. Then the next screen appears
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The list of the month and the year, which has recorded data shows on the screen. All
saved data are arranged by the month and the year in a list. If there is no data saved
on a month, then that specific month will not be included on the list.
COPY: To copy all the data of the selected month to the selected memory device.
(If USB or RS-MMC memory device is not connected to the IV-SGVA, then the cursor
does not move to COPY.)
1/4: First of the four pages of the list
Select a Mon/Year, which includes the file you want to playback, and then press [ENT].
•Green Colored Date: There exists saved data.
•Black Colored Date: There exists no saved data.
•Pink Colored Date: Cursor position
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Use [ ] and [ ]◁▷to select the date you want, and then press [ENT]. Then the list of
saved file appears on the screen as below. If you want to view the previous month then
press [△] and press [ ]▽to view the next month.
To move the cursor to the options at the bottom, use [▷] and [◁].
PREV Go to the previous page
1/3 First of 3 pages
NEXT Go to the next page
LOCK Lock from deleting file
DEL Delete selected file
DELALL Delete all files for the selected date (except for ‘*.sgvx’ file)
COPY Copy a selected file to the selected memory
COPYALL Copy all file of the selected date to the selected memory
There are three colors (blue, red, or green) for each file name to indicate which memory
is used to save the data. The indications are as follow.
Color of File Name Meaning
Blue colored file name File is stored in built-in memory.
Red colored file name File is stored in the memory card.
Green colored file name File is stored in USB memory devices.
The name of the file is composed of hours, minutes, seconds and the camera’s channel
numbers. For example, ‘15373501.sgv’ means that the file has recorded for 15 hours 37

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minutes and 35 seconds from channel number 1. For 15224201.sgvx,‘x’ means the file
is locked to protect from deleting. To lock or unlock the file, select “LOCK” and press
[ENT]. The locked files are not to be deleted before you unlock it. However, locked files
can be deleted if you do the format (“OPTION” mode →“6. MEMORY SET” →“2.
FORMAT”).
‘*.sgv’ indicates that it is a data of a moving image. ‘*.sgvx’ indicates that it is a locked
moving image, and ‘*.sgp’ is a snapshot image.
After selecting the file that you want to view, press [ENT].
Please refer to the General Guide for more details about viewing a moving image.
6. BLUETOOTH (IV-SGVA-300, IV-SGVA-310 Only)
First, choose one IV-SGVA as a SLAVE (to send the images) and the other unit as a
MASTER (to receive the images).
Steps to set the IV-SGVA as a SLAVE:
1. For the fastest transmission of the data, set the recording resolution to 128x128.
2. Set “5. BLUETOOTH” -> “B. M/S: SLAVE”
3. Check “C. MY ID” and write down the ID.
4. Select “1. RECORD”
Steps to set the IV-SGVA as a MASTER:
1. Set “5. BLUETOOTH” -> “B. M/S: MASTER”
2. Select “A. CONNECT SET”
3. Select “a. BT1/CH#1/OFF”
4. “1.CONNECT: ON”
5. “4.00:02:78:0c:60:FF” ->change this ID to the SLAVE’s, which you have wrote down
for your record in step #3 in the "SLAVE"
6. Select “1. RECORD”
Please refer to the General Guide for more details about BLUETOOTH.
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GETTING READY
IV-SGVA

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Memory Card Slot: This is the place where you put in the standard RS-MMC memory
card. If you need to expand the memory from the built-in, internal memory, you can get
this from where you have purchased the IV-SGVA. This product provides a memory
card, which lacks in memory.
Cautions: Do not insert or remove the memory card from the slot while recording or
searching. If you want to remove the memory card from the slot, then you must exit
from “RECORD” or “SEARCH” mode first, before removing the memory card from the
slot.
Insertion of RS-MMC Memory Card
Camera Hole 1 (Built-In):IV-SGVA has one built-in CCD camera on the front side of
the IV-SGVA. Be sure that this camera hole is not blocked to prevent from the
IV-SGVA unable to record the images.
Camera Hole 2 (Optional):IV-SGVA can be installed with another CCD camera on
the rear side to record images from the back of the IV-SGVA.
Mic Hole 1 (Built-In): This is where a highly efficient microphone is installed on the
front side of the IV-SGVA. Be sure that this hole is not blocked in order to record the
audio.
Mic Hole 2 (Built-In): IV-SGVA has second built-in microphone on the rear side. Be
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sure that this hole is not blocked in order to record the audio.
Battery Status & Charge Lamp: This lamp indicates how much of the battery is left.
Lamp with the green color indicates that the battery is full. The color of this lamp
changes into yellow when the battery is half full, and the red color means that the
battery is almost used up. If you connect the AC adaptor to the IV-SGVA when the
battery is not full, then it automatically charges up the battery to its fullest. While
charging the battery, the lamp blinks with the green light. After charging is completed,
the lamp stops blinking and you will see the green light indicating that the battery is full.
Recording Status Lamp: This lamp is to check on the recording status. When the
IV-SGVA is not in the “RECORD” or “TRANSMIT” mode, the color is green and the
color changes into red when the IV-SGVA goes into recording or server mode. In the
“RECORD” or “TRANSMIT” mode, the color is still red if there is no motion detected by
the IV-SGVA. But when the IV-SGVA detects a motion, then the color turns into
yellow, and turns back to red. So if the IV-SGVA continues to detect motions, then the
color alternates between red and yellow. If you turn on the audio detection function
(OPTION → 6.OTHERS → 2.POWER SET → 7.AUDIO DET), and audio is detected,
then this lamp blinks with red color.
Control Buttons
ESC: This button is to go to the previous menu from the current menu, or is to cancel
the selected values.
ENT: This button is to go to the selected menu or to apply the changed values.
△:This button is used to move up in the menu or to enter into the image magnification
mode in “1.CAMERA”, “2.RECORD”, and “SEARCH”, or to select certain values from
the “OPTION” mode.
▽:This button is used to move down in the menu, or to enter into, or to select certain
values from the “OPTION” mode.
◁:In the menu, this button is used to move to the left or to select certain values.
▷:In the menu, this button is used to move to the right or to select certain values.
External Antenna Port: This port is to connect external antenna for Bluetooth. You can
transmit data about 80 – 100 meters using the built-in antenna. If you use the high gain
external antenna, you can increase the transmit range up to several kilometers. And
the distance depends on the kind of antenna gain.

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Battery Holder: When you load the battery into the IV-SGVA, this place keeps a hold
of the battery to the IV-SGVA’s body. In order to settle the battery in the IV-SGVA,
you need to place the battery onto the back of the IV-SGVA’s body, and push the
battery to the upper direction. If you want to detach the battery from the body, then
press this holder with your thumb, and pull it in downward direction.
Li-ion Battery: Rechargeable battery with 3.7 volts and 1400mAh.
Connector with Docking: It is the port for Professional Version of the IV-SGVA (IV-SGVA-
1000, IV-SGVA-2000, IV-SGVA-3000). Do not need in the General Version and Special Version of
the IV-SGVA (IV-SGVA-100, IV-SGVA-200, IV-SGVA-300,IV-SGVA-110, IV-SGVA-210/310).
USB Port: You use this USB port when you want to save data for a long period of time
or need to back up saved data in the IV-SGVA to the USB memory such as, USB
memory stick or USB hard disk. This port has the USB mastering function, so if you
connect either a USB memory stick or a USB hard disk into the IV-SGVA, then it
automatically detects that and enables you to use those USB memories (USB memory
stick and USB hard disk) as a memory expansion or a back up memory.
Cautions: Do not insert or remove USB memory devices from the USB port in the
IV-SGVA while recording or searching. When you remove the USB memory device from
the IV-SGVA you must exit from “RECORD” or “SEARCH” mode, and select
“REMOVE USB” from main menu and press [ENT] button. After “REMOVE USB
NOW” message appears on the LCD, you can remove the USB memory device
from the IV-SGVA.
When you back up the IV-SGVA’s data to your computer, first, copy the data in the
IV-SGVA to a USB memory device, and then insert that USB memory device to the
USB port in the computer to copy the data in USB memory device to the computer. Use
only the USB cable provided in the package. It may cause damage to both the
IV-SGVA and the computer if you connect the IV-SGVA to the computer using other
USB cables directly.
Power Input: connector for the AC adaptor (DC 5V, 2A).
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GENERAL GUIDE
Power ON/OFF
Push [ENT] for 2 seconds to turn on the power.
To turn off the power, push [ESC] for 2 seconds and release it.
Main Menu
When you turn on the power of the IV-SGVA, then a screen appears as below.
I. FUNCTIONS
I-1. RECORD

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Select “RECORD” with the direction buttons and then press [ENT]. Then it shows the
screen that’s being recorded as below, and the IV-SGVA starts to record images.
When the IV-SGVA goes into the “RECORD” mode, then the color of recording status
LAMP changes into red from green. When the IV-SGVA detects a motion, the color
turns into orange. So if the IV-SGVA continues to detect motions, then the color
alternates between red and orange.
This function saves images from the cameras, sounds from the microphones and data
from the sensors. Before you start to record, be sure to check from the LCD that the
camera can capture where you would like to record. In “RECORD” mode, even under
the situation of the battery and adaptor power outage, if the power from either of these
gets available to the IV-SGVA, then the IV-SGVA automatically turns on its power,
and returns to the “RECORD” mode. This function is very useful for the users who are
in remote places from their IV-SGVA, and not able to control it immediately.
zREC AV: Indication of recording both A (Audio) and V (Video).
Shows “REC V” when recording the video only.
zC1: Camera channel number 1 being used for recording.
If it shows C1345, then ‘C’ indicates of camera and 1345 indicates
for camera channel numbers.
If it shows C1B123, then ‘C1’ indicates of camera number 1 and
‘B123’ indicates of Bluetooth channel 1, 2 and 3.
z13:40:34: current time.
z(10): elapsed recording time (10 minutes).
z39%: 39 percent of the total memory(Built-in, RS-MMC, USB) is being
used for recording.
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Press [ ] to view the images▽in single mode, or in 4 channel mode. Press [ESC] to
stop recording and exit from the “RECORD” mode.
You can access the image and voice of the IV-SGVA, or copy off the data in the
IV-SGVA by the wireless communication method (Bluetooth) from a remote IV-SGVA
(IV-SGVA-300/310 only). When you connect to the IV-SGVA wirelessly, then you need
to know the IV-SGVA’s Bluetooth ID.
I-2. CAMERA
Select “CAMERA” with the direction buttons and then press [ENT]. Then the next
screen appears in the LCD as below.

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You can check on the camera’s recording location, and the operating status of it with
the IV-SGVA’s LCD. When using multiple cameras, you can see up to 4 images
simultaneously from the LCD. Every time you press [ ]▽in “1.CAMERA” mode, the
image from each channel, which is turned on, appears in order. After the last channel
shows up in the LCD, it changes into 4 channel mode automatically, and displays four
images from the different cameras at once.
You can take a snapshot like with a digital camera by pressing [ ]▷in this mode. The
file name is ‘*.snp’. You can check on the snapshot files from “SEARCH” mode. In
“SEARCH” mode, after stopped from playing, you can go to magnification mode by
pressing [ ]△and then you can get a larger snapshot image by pressing [ENT]. The
image is magnified by 4 times (width x 2, and length x 2) for the 240x240 or the
320x240 pixels of resolutions. And if the resolutions are 480x480 or 640x480 pixels,
then they are magnified by 16 times (width x 4, and length x 4) . You cannot magnify
the images in the 128x128 or 160x128 pixels of resolutions. In magnified state for the
images, you can use the direction buttons to move to certain portion in the screen.
Press [ESC] to escape from the magnification mode.
I-3. SEARCH
Use [ ] and [ ] to△▽select “SEARCH”, and then press [ENT]. Then the next screen
appears as below.
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All saved data are arranged according to the month and the year.
Month and the year show on the screen if there exists data saved for that month
Mon/Year: Indication of the data for each month and the year
04/2006: Data exists for the month of April of 2006
03/2006: Data exists for the month of March of 2006
02/2006: Data exists for the month of February of 2006
COPY: Copy all the data for the selected month to the selected memory
(If USB or RS-MMC memory device is not connected to the IV-SGVA, then the cursor
does not move to COPY.)
1/4: First of four pages of the list
By using the direction buttons, select the month and the year that you want to search
from, and press [ENT]. Then the next screen appears as below. If you want to view the
previous month then press [△] and press [ ]▽to view the next month.

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•Green Colored Date: There exists saved data.
•Black Colored Date: There exists no saved data.
•Pink Colored Date: Cursor position
Use [ ] and [ ]◁▷to select the date you want, and then press [ENT]. Then the list of
saved files appears on the screen as below. If you want to view the previous month
then press [△] and press [ ]▽to view the next month.
To move the cursor to the options at the bottom, use [▷] and [◁].
PREV Go to the previous page
1/3 First of 3 pages
NEXT Go to the next page
LOCK Lock from deleting file
DEL Delete selected file
DELALL Delete all file of the selected date (except for ‘*.sgvx’ file)
COPY Copy selected file to the selected memory
COPYALL Copy all file of the selected date to the selected memory
There are three different colors (blue, red, or green) for each file name to indicate which
memory device is used to save the files. The indications are as follow.
Color of File Name Meaning
Blue colored file name File is stored in built-in memory.
Red colored file name File is stored in the memory card.
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Green colored file name File is stored in USB memory devices.
The name of the file is composed of hours, minutes, seconds and the camera’s channel
numbers. For example, ‘15373501.sgv’ means that the file has recorded for 10 hours
12 minutes and 40 seconds from channel number 1. For 15224201.sgvx,‘x’ means
the file is locked to protect from deleting. To lock or unlock the file, select “LOCK” and
press [ENT]. The locked files are not to be deleted before you unlock it. However,
locked files can be deleted if you do the format (“OPTION” mode →“6.OTHERS” →“4.
FORMAT”).
‘*.sgv’ indicates that it is a file of a moving image. ‘*.sgvx’ indicates that it is locked
moving images, and ‘*.sgp’ is a snapshot image.
After selecting the file that you want to search, press [ENT]. Then the next screen
appears as below.
#37: Current frame number being played
143: Number of total frames
+ : It alternated between + and – while playing the audio
09:09:49 : Current playback time from the recorded file
(48) : Total recorded time (48 minutes)
C1 : Camera number being played
: Current playing time position in total recorded time frame
|<: Go to the Start of the file
>|: Go to the End of the file

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<<: Move backward by 30 frames
>>: Move forward by 30 frames
|>: Move forward by 1 frame
||, ->, => : Stop, Play, High-Speed Play; If you press the [ENT], then the status bar
changes to “-> (Play)” from the stopped status. If you press the [ENT], then the status
bar changes to “=> (High-Speed Play)” from the Play status. If you press the [ENT],
then the status bar changes to “-> (Play)” from the High-speed Play status. If you want
to stop from Playing or High-Speed Playing, then press [ESC].
New files are created every hour on the hour. But if the file size exceeds 10 Mega
bytes, then it automatically makes a new file even if the time is yet to be on the hour. If
there is no motion at all, then there will be no file created. While playing the file, you
can control the volume of the speaker by pressing [ ]◁to make it quieter or [ ]▷to
make it louder. Press [ESC] to escape from playing the file. Press [ESC] again to go to
the previous menu.
If you have recorded something with multiple cameras simultaneously, then the screen
displays in 4-channel mode as you go into the playback mode. Press [▽], to switch into
single channel mode, and the image saved from camera 1 will only show in a larger
screen. Repeat pressing [▽] to see the rest of the camera channels one by one. After
showing the last camera’s data in a single channel mode, it switches into 4-channel
mode, and plays 4 camera channels simultaneously again as you press [▽].
While playing the file, use [ ]△to magnify the image.
If you stop playing the files and press [ ]△, then the LCD screen is divided into several
blocks for you select the area that you want to magnify. When you select the block that
you want to magnify and press [ENT], then it goes into the magnification mode
centering the block that you have chosen.
The resolution of the current file appears on the lower left side of the magnified screen,
and the magnification ratio appears on the lower right side of the LCD screen.
In the magnification mode, you can move to the left, right, up, and down by using the
direction buttons, and press [ENT] to change the magnification ratios, and the ratios
repeat x 1 →x 4 →x 16, as you press [ENT] continuously.
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In 480x480 and 640x480 resolutions, it is possible to magnify the images up to 16
times (width x 4 and length x 4), and the magnifying order is x 1 →x 4 →x 16. But, in
240x240 and 320x240 resolutions, you can magnify the images by 4 times only (width
x 2 and length x 2), and the magnifying order is x 1 →x 4. You cannot magnify the
images in 128x128 and 160x128 resolutions. To escape from the magnification mode,
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I-4. OPTION
Select “OPTION” using the direction buttons, and then press [ENT]. Then the next
screen appears in the LCD as below.
Use [△] and [▽] to select an option and press [ENT]. Then the window displays
with next options related to the previous option menu for you to change the
values. To change the values, use [▷] and[◁].
4-1. CAMERA SET
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Select “1.CAMERA SET” using the direction buttons, and press [ENT]. Then the next
screen appears in the LCD as below.
In order to return to the previous menu, press [ESC].
IV-SGVAs have one built-in camera in the front, and can add one more internal
camera in the back. You can connect up to four more external cameras to your
IV-SGVA through the camera input cable (SG-110, SG-210 and SG-310 only). You can
use only one external camera at a time. And you can connect button-hole camera (SG-
911) to your IV-SGVA (IV-SGVA-110/210 and IV-SGVA-310 only). You can turn on and off
each camera. If there is only one built-in camera and no camera is connected to the
IV-SGVA, then you cannot turn off the built-in camera. There should be at least one
camera connected besides the built-in camera to the IV-SGVA if you want to turn off
the built-in camera.
Regardless of whether the cameras are turned on or off in the menu, if the cameras are
connected to the IV-SGVA, then those specific camera numbers in the menu shows
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Be sure to turn off the cameras that are not connected to the IV-SGVA in the
menu.
The types of external cameras can be set either in “NTSC” or “PAL”.
Select “8.COLOR SET” to change the brightness(“BRIGHT”), hue(“HUE”),
saturation(“SATURATION”), and contrast(“CONTRAST”) of the cameras connected.
Press “8.COLOR SET” and press [ENT], then the next screen appears in the menu as
below.
If each one of the internal cameras is turned on, then that camera’s number (“1.INT
CAM1”, “2.INT CAM2”) appears on the menu screen. But when one of the external
camera is turned on, then the “3.EXT CAM” appears on the menu screen. For the
internal cameras, you can only change the brightness (“BRIGHT”), and for the external
cameras, you can change all the values for“HUE”, “SATURATION”, and “CONTRAST”.
Select the camera that you want to change the value with, and press [ENT], then the
selected camera’s brightness value appears on the bottom of the screen. Using [ ]◁
and [ ]▷, set the value from 1 (darkest) to 20 (brightest). Using [ ] and [ ]△▽, change the
values for“HUE”, “SATURATION”, and “CONTRAST”, and the range for the values is
from 1 to 20.
4-2. RECORD SET
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Select “2.RECORD” using the direction buttons, and press [ENT]. Then the next screen
appears in the LCD as below.
4-2-1. VIDEO SET
Select “a.VIDEO SET” using the direction buttons, and press [ENT]. Then the next
screen appears in the LCD as below.

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4-2-1-1. VIDEO
This function turns on and off recording moving images.
Set it to off to record audio only (IV-SGVA-200/210, IV-SGVA-300/310 only).
4-2-1-2. QUALITY (Image Quality)
There are five image quality levels (LL, L, M, H, and HH). If you set this level to “HH”,
then you get more clear images than in other levels, but a larger file size will result. On
the other hand, if you set the level to “LL”, then it requires smaller file sizes, but you get
less clear images compared to the images in “HH”. For example, if you set the level to
“LL”, then the IV-SGVA continues to record for 4 days. But, if you set the level to “HH”
for more clear images, then recording time can last about 2 days. This recording time
depends on different recording situations.
4-2-1-3. SENSITIV. (Motion Sensitivity)
This function is to control the sensitivity levels for the motion detection. There are five
sensitivity levels (LL, L, M, H, and HH), and you can decrease or increase this level by
pressing [ ]◁or [ ]▷. If you set this sensitivity level to “LL” and start to record, then the
sensor detects only the large objects’ movements, and the file size gets smaller. In
contrast, if the sensitivity level is in “HH”, then the sensor can detect even the very
small motions, but the file size gets bigger. The reason for controlling this sensitivity
level is that you may not want to record small motions that are unnecessary to you.
Suppose that you are in an office and placed a IV-SGVA to monitor the people
coming in and out of the office, but with the “HH” sensitivity level, IV-SGVA records
unnecessary small motions of the people in the office, such as, moving their hands. In
this situation, IV-SGVA records too much of data and the file size gets bigger for all
those small motions recorded, and it will take much more time for you to search the
data that you want. In addition, the available memory left for later decreases as the file
size gets bigger, and the battery fades quickly.
4-2-1-4. FPS (Recording frames per second)
Recording frames per second (FPS) depends on the different values for the Image
Resolution.
Image Resolution Recording Speed (FPS)
128 x 128 1 - 15
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160 x 128 1 - 15
240 x 240 1 - 12
320 x 240 1 - 10
480 x 480 1 - 5
640 x 480 1 - 4
4-2-1-5. FILE LIM.
This is to turn on and off the function to limit file sizes being recorded. If this
function is turned ON, then a file gets created for every hour or 10MB of file size
while recording images. When you want to start recording by pressing ENT button
and stop from recording by pressing ESC button regardless of the file size, turn
this function to OFF. You are automatically deactivating OVERWIRITE function
when this function is turned OFF.
4-2-1-6. NOISE CUT
In the dark place, there happens many noise of image from the camera. The motion
detection algorithm recognizes that noise as a motion and records the noise even if
there was no actual motion. IV-SGVA can cut this noise using the highly-efficient
noise cancellation algorithm. There are five noise cutting levels (LL, L, M, H, HH). If you
set this level to “LL”, then the IV-SGVA cuts the low-level noise only. And if you set
this level to “HH”, then the IV-SGVA cuts so far as the high-level noise.
Most of the noise can be cut by setting this level to “M”, but sometimes, there could be
high-level noise depending on the kinds of cameras. In that case, you can set this level
to “H” or “HH” to cut the noise.
At dawn, the light becomes bright from dark, generating a lot of noise when the
IV-SGVA is in such circumstance. And the IV-SGVA may recognize those noises as a
motion. In this case, you can set this level to “H” or “HH” to cut the noise.
However, if you set the level to “H” or “HH”, then the motion detection algorithm of the
IV-SGVA may recognize the actual small motions as noise, and does not record
those small motions. So, set the level to “M” except for the special cases.
4-2-1-7. MOTION DETECT (Motion Detection)
Out of the whole recording area from the camera’s view, this function is used when you
want to detect motions for the specific areas that you have selected only. The whole
recording area is divided into 16 (128x128), 20 (160x128), and 25 (240x240, 320x240,
480x480, and 640x480) blocks depending on the resolution. You can move the cursor