NST MR8 User manual

Mini Security Recorder
USER MANUAL
Ver.: 1.0
1-512-756-1678
MR8

Contents
1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .......................................................................................................... 1
2. FEATURES.................................................................................................................................. 2
3. PACKING LIST........................................................................................................................... 3
4. NAME and FUNCTION of EACH PART ...................................................................................4
4.1 Front View.............................................................................................................................. 4
4.2 Side View ............................................................................................................................... 5
5. BASIC CONFIGURATION.........................................................................................................6
6. OPERATION................................................................................................................................ 7
6.1 Power On................................................................................................................................ 7
6.2 Live Mode .............................................................................................................................. 7
6.3 Record Mode.......................................................................................................................... 8
6.4 Playback Mode....................................................................................................................... 9
6.5 PC Playback ......................................................................................................................... 12
6.6 SD Card Maintenance ..........................................................................................................13
6.7 How to Download the Updated Software ............................................................................14
7. MENU SETUP........................................................................................................................... 15
7.1 Main Menu........................................................................................................................... 15
7.2 Search and Play.................................................................................................................... 15
7.3 Date/ Time............................................................................................................................ 15
7.4 Motion Detection ................................................................................................................. 16
7.5 Record Setup ........................................................................................................................ 17
7.6 SD Card Options .................................................................................................................. 20
7.7 System.................................................................................................................................. 21
7.8 Status .................................................................................................................................... 22
8. TROUBLE SHOOTING............................................................................................................23
9. SPECIFICATION....................................................................................................................... 24
The author assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may appear in this
document nor does the author make a commitment to update the information herein.

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It is advised to read the Safety Precaution Guide through carefully before operating the
product, to prevent any possible danger.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT OPEN!
CAUTION :
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK,
DO NOT OPEN COVERS (OR BACK).
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of un-insulated “ dangerous voltage”.
CAUTION: This symbol is intended to alert the user to presence of important operating and
maintenance (Servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union
and other European countries with separate collection systems).
This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household
waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and
electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential
negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by
inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural
resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city
office , your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.
Do not Plug and unplug the power cord, it may result in product malfunction.
Do not install the MR8 in an environment where the humidity is high.
Unless the product is waterproof or weatherproof, otherwise poor image quality may occur.
Do not drop the MR8 or subject it to physical shocks.
Except for vandal-proof or shockproof product, otherwise malfunctions may occur.
Never leave the MR8 in direct SUN light. It
can damage the product.
Do not spill any liquidson the MR8.
If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Alcohol or beverage can contain minerals that corrode the
electronic components.
Do not install MR8 in extreme temperature conditions.
Use the camera under conditions where temperatures are between 5∘C(41∘F ) ~4 5 ∘C.(113∘F ) . B e e s p e c i a l l y
careful to provide ventilation when operating under high temperatures.
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2. FEATURES
zThe DVR supports NTSC or PAL video system, and auto detects video loss.
zThe DVR is built-in with H.264 video and G.711 audio codec. It supports 1 channel video
and 1 channel audio recording and playback operation.
zAudio/ Video data are recorded directly on the SD card with FAT32 file system and AVI
file format. Simple data backup method to a PC.
zAudio/ Video data are recorded directly as AVI file format. You can view the data straight
from your PC, and playback those AVI files with popular media players.
zFor 1 GB SD card, the record time is about 1 hours at Standard Quality for NTSC: 30 fps
@ 352 x 240 and PAL: 25 fps @ 352 x 288.
zThe DVR supports: manual, motion detection, and schedule recording mode with
independent video size, quality, and frame rate set up.
zFor motion detection, multiple detection blocks and appropriate motion trigger level can
be set up.
zSupport key lock function.
zUse anywhere, the device supports either DC power adaptor or nickel metal hydride
(NiMH), alkaline batteries.

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3. PACKING LIST
Check to make sure all of the items shown below are included in your Portable Security
Recorder Kit. If something is missing, contact your dealer as soon as possible.
Item Description Item Picture QTY
Mini Portable Security Recorder 1
Audio/ Video Cable 2
Power Adaptor DC 5V/ 1A
Input: AC 100~240V
Output: DC 5V/ 1A
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Manual 1
Quick Guide 1

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4. NAME and FUNCTION of EACH PART
4.1 Front View
(1) Power LED ：Power Indicator. If the batteries are running low, this
indicator flashes.
(2) Play LED ：Play Indicator
(3) Menu/ Lock LED ：Menu / Key Lock Indicator
(4) Rec LED ：When SD card is writing data during recording, record
indicator keeps lighting.
(5) Stop/ Exit Button ：Stop Record or Play/ Exit Menu
(6) Rec Button ：Manual Record Button
(7&8) SUp Button
TDown Button ：Cursor Movement Up/ Down to select item in the Setup Menu.
(9&10) W/ – Left Button
X/ +Right Button ：Playback – Press to Fast Forward or Fast Rewind. Menu – Press to Increase/ Decrease Setup Value.
(11) «Enter Button ：Sub-Menu – Press to enter Sub-Menu.
Key Lock/ Unlock Switch Monitoring/ Playback – Simultaneously pressing《Enter«》
first and then《Menu 》button for 1 second to switch the
Key Lock Function “ON/ OFF”.
(12) Display Button ：Status Line ON/ OFF switch.
(13) Play Button
Pause Button ：Monitoring – Press to Playback. Playback – Press to Pause.
Pause – Press to Playback.
(14) Menu Button ：Press to enter Menu Setup.

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4.2 Side View
(15) AV IN: Audio/ Video Input
Video In (yellow)
Audio In (white)
AV In
Audio/Video IN: 3.5 mm ∅jack for audio/ video line in.
(16) AV OUT: Audio/ Video Output
Video Out (yellow)
Audio Out (white)
AV Out
Audio/Video OUT: 3.5 mm ∅jack for audio/ video line out.
(17) POWER: DC/ Battery Power Switch
(18) DC 5V IN: 5V/ 1A Power Input
(19) SD Card Slot
(20) Battery Compartment Cover
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5. BASIC CONFIGURATION
1. Power: Use the power adaptor supplied, nickel metal hydride (NiMH), alkaline
batteries.
2. Video System: Connect the camera, the device auto detects NTSC/ PAL video system
(the output video system will be setup the same as its input video system). Without
connecting the camera, the video system setup will be the same as its previous setup.
3. Power Switch: Switch to DC when using the supplied power adaptor or switch to
BATT when using battery.
Please use appropriate SD Memory Card (4GB or above), otherwise the recording data
will present intermittent conditions.
Withdraw SD card only when the device is switched off or currently under
non-recording status, otherwise system may be unstable or data stored in the SD card
may be damaged.

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6. OPERATION
6.1 Power On
1. The power switch is situated on the right side of the device, switch to DC when using
the supplied power adaptor or switch to BATT when using battery.
NOTE 1: Booting time (does not include SD card checking process) is about thirty seconds.
NOTE 2: Booting time may be slightly longer if an image file error occurs, because the system will
automatically try and fix this situation.
NOTE 3: Implementing SD card checking process, the system will temporarily be busy and may
result in delays or short-term operating time display frozen.
2. After power on, the system auto enters live monitoring. When the system is currently
under schedule recording, it auto enters record mode.
3. “” icon shown on the status line, indicates that SD card is operating normally.
4. When SD card is not inserted or problem occurs on the SD card, “ ” icon will be
shown on the display. Please re-format before proceeding.
5. You can play while the SD card is “read only”, but you cannot record.
6. Simultaneously pressing “Enter” and “Menu” button for one second to switch the Key
Lock Function “ON/ OFF”. When function key is locked, Menu/Lock indicator keeps
flashing.
7. After power-loss the system auto returns to the previous recording mode.
Do not withdraw the SD card while booting. It may destroy the data stored within the SD
card.
6.2 Live Mode
Live mode is the default setup after system start-up.
①Time Display: System Date and Time.
②Key Lock: Show all buttons have been locked and the functions are ineffective.
③REC Indicator: Icons will circle around as shown by the illustration below.
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④REC type:
：Manual Record
：
Schedule Continuous Record
：
Motion Detection Record
：
No Schedule Record
⑤Camera status: Indicates external camera connection.
⑥REC format (resolution)
：CIF resolution in NTSC system
：
CIF resolution in PAL system
：
D1 resolution in NTSC system
：D1 resolution in PAL system
⑦REC format ( quality)
：High quality
：
Medium quality
：
Low quality
⑧Record format (audio on/off)
：Record both audio and video
：
Record only video
⑨SD Card Status:
：SD Card has not been inserted or malfunctioned.
：SD Card is functioning normally.
：Disk full.
：Overwrite prevention status.
SD Card is proceeding file testing.
⑩SD Card loop function: Overwrites the earliest file if SD card has been full
while recoding. Please refer to 【7.6 SD Card Setup】.
⑪Low battery signal: In battery-powered mode, the icon indicates that the
batteries are running out. Meanwhile, the POWER indicator flashes.
When SD card is not inserted, record and playback function is inapplicable, but
monitoring is applicable.
6.3 Record Mode
1. Start Record: 3 Types of recording mode.
(1) Manual Record: Suitable to record at anytime. Press《Rec》button, to enter
manual recording status (start recording). For more information, please refer to【7.5
Record Setup】.
(2) Motion Detection Record: Suitable to record, when there are severe image changes.
Motion detection triggers schedule recording, but it will only start recording when