Mini Gadgets HCNewsboyHat User manual

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HCNewsboyHat
Hidden Camera With MicroSD Memory
THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING THE HAT CAMERA DVR
Please read this manual before operating the HCNewsboyHat and
keep it handy.
Are you a hat aficionado needing a covert camera and don’t want to
be stuck with the generic baseball hats? Look no further! This
HCNewsboyHat is both stylish and functional, allowing you to covertly
record your surroundings while still looking smooth.
Your purchase should include:
1 x HCNewsboyHat
1 x USB Cable
1 x Remote Control
1 x Disc
1 x Headphones

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OPERATING THE HAT CAMERA DVR
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Allow the device to charge 4 –6 hours before
using.
HOW TO CHARGE THE HAT CAMERA
Connect the hat to a computer’s USB port
When the device is connected to a power source the red and
yellow indicator lights will be on under the fabric flap in the
hat
We recommend charging the hat for 4 to 6 hours.
Fully deplete and fully recharge the battery the first three
times you use it to ensure the maximum lifespan of the
internal Li-Ion battery.
HOW TO TURN ON THE HAT CAMERA
Under the fabric flap attached via velcro, move the power
switch to the “On” position
Note: when not using the hat, move this switch to the off position to
save battery power.
HOW TO RECORD VIDEO
1. Under the fabric flap you will see the power switch, the
indicator light, and the USB jack
2. Make sure the switch is in the “On” position.
3. Press and hold the power button on the remote for 3 seconds
(purple button)
4. The hat will vibrate one time while displaying a blue light and
enter standby mode. A solid green light be on when in standby
mode.
5. Press and hold the Record button for 2 seconds. Release the
button when the hat begins vibrating. The hat will vibrate 2
times and the blue light will flash 2 times. The device is now
recording.
6. While recording, the green light will flash once every 3
seconds.
7. To stop recording, press the Record button one time. The hat
will vibrate one time, the blue light will flash once and the
device will enter back into standby mode.
8. To power off the hat, press and hold the power button. The
hat will vibrate once, the blue light will flash once and the hat
will power off.
HOW TO PLAY MUSIC
1. Music files must be stored in MP3 or WMA format on the
MicroSD card inserted into the hat. The files must be in the
“MUSIC” folder on the SDCard.
2. Insert headphones into headphone jack on the side of the
recording unit under the fabric flap.
3. Make sure the switch is in the “On” position and the device is
powered on with the remote.
4. Short press the record button one time (hold for less than one
second) and the hat will start playing music.
5. To change tracks, short press the + and –signs on the remote.
+ will play the last track and –will play the next track.
6. To change the volume long press the + button to increase the
volume or long press the –button to decrease volume.
7. To stop playback, short press the record button one time.
HOW TO RESET THE TIME AND DATE STAMP
1. Plug the device into your PC using the USB cable
2. Turn on the device
3. Locate “Removable Disk” inside the (My) Computer folder
Go to Start > Computer > Removable Disk

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4. Open the Removable Disk drive
5. Right click with your mouse
6. Scroll down to “New”
7. Click “Text Document”
8. Rename “New Text Document” as “systemtime”and press
“enter” on your keyboard
9. Open the text document
10. Enter the current date in Year-Month-Day format
11. Enter the current time in military format
Example:
2013-09-14 13:16:51
12. Save the text document (file > save). The contents must be in
the exact format as the bolded text above. (no quotes or other
characters)
13. Unplug the device from your PC and power it on.
NOTE: If time setting doesn’t work, try removing the file and
repeating the process.
RETRIEVE THE FILES TO YOUR PC
1. Plug the device into your PC using the USB cable
2. Locate “Removable Disk” inside the (My) Computer folder
AutoPlay Removable Disk > Open folder to view files
Or…
Go to Start > Computer > Removable Disk
3. Open the Removable Disk drive
4. Open the folder containing the files
5. Double click the file you want to view

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TROUBLESHOOTING
THE DEVICE BUZZES THREE TIMES AND RETURNS TO
STANDBY MODE
The memory is full. Please remove some files from the SDCard
and try again.
THE DEVICE WON’T TURN ON
Charge the device for at least 4 hours before the first use.
Make sure the charging cable is securely inserted into the
device and into the power source.
THE DEVICE ISN’T CHARGING
Use a different charging source or, if available, a different USB
cable.
MY COMPUTER DOESN’T RECOGNIZE THE DEVICE
Unplug the device from your PC and reboot the device.
Unplug the device from your PC and reboot your PC.
Try using a different USB slot on your PC.
Replace the USB cable.
Make sure the device is off and not recording before
connecting it to your computer.
THE SOUND OR VIDEO IS UNCLEAR
The device needs charging.
If you play the video directly off the Hat DVR, the video may
appear choppy. Please move the files to your hard drive first
before playing them.
VLC Media player is recommended for playback.
OTHER PROBLEMS
Call our technical support at 770–694–6923
SPECIFICATIONS
Video Resolution
1280 x 720
Video Format
AVI
Frames per Second
30fps
Battery Life
90 minutes
Type of Memory
MicroSD Card
Memory Capacity
Up to 32GB (class 6 or higher)
Recording Capacity
1GB ≈ 10 minutes
Music File Format
MP3/WMA
USB Interface
2.0 USB
Player Software
VLC recommended
Operating Systems
Windows XP and Up
Mac OSX 10.5 and Up