RecorderGear DC200i User manual

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USER MANUAL

In order to comply with 18 U.S. Code § 2512 federal law,
the audio recording function has been removed from the
DC200i. You can rest assured that this device is 100% legal to
use in the USA. Please be familiar with your country and state
surveillance laws before using this product. RecorderGear
products are sold NOT for illegal use and are sold for their
intended legal use only.
This Device is Compliant with
USA Surveillance Laws
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1 Insert Micro SD Card
2 Power On/Off
3 Motion Detection Recording Mode
4 Continuous Video Recording Mode
5 Photo Taking Mode
6 Playback Files
7 Set Time/Date
8 Resolution Settings
9 Troubleshooting
10 Specs Sheet
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Table of Contents

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1Insert Micro SD Card
The DC200i supports up to a 128GB micro
SD card. Do not power on the DC200i before
inserting a micro SD card.
1. Remove SD card cover on the back of the
DC200i.
2. Insert a micro SD card into the memory card.
slot. We recommend using a brand new class 10
micro SD card.
3. You will feel and hear a click when the card has
been inserted correctly.
4. To remove the micro SD card, push the card in
until you hear and feel a spring release; the card
will be ejected when you let go.

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2 Power On/O
To Power On the DC200i:
1. Make sure a micro SD card is inserted.
2. Plug in DC200i to a wall outlet using the micro
USB cord provided.
2. Press the “A” button.
3. The DC200i will power on and enter into
Motion Detection mode indicated by one beep.
To Power O the DC200i:
1. Press the “A” button.
2. The DC200i will beep twice indicating it has
been powered off.

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3 Motion Detection
Recording Mode
Motion Detection Recording Mode only records
when triggered by motion.
Begin Motion Detection Video Recording:
1. Insert a Micro SD card.
2. Plug in DC200i.
3. Power on the DC200i by pressing the “A”
button.
4. The DC200i will beep once indicating it has
powered on and automatically go into Motion
Detection Mode.
Stop Motion Detection Video Recording:
1. Press the “D”button once.
2. The DC200i will beep twice indicating the
recording has stopped and the file was saved.
NOTE:
After you have taken the DC200i out of Motion
Detection Mode if you would like to go back
into Motion Detection press the “D” Button,
the DC200i will beep once indicating Motion
Detection has begun.

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4 Continuous Video
Recording Mode
Continuous recording mode captures
uninterrupted video.
Start Continuous Video Recording:
1. Insert a micro SD card.
2. Plug in the DC200i via the micro USB cord.
3. Power on the DC200i by pressing the “A”
button.
4. The DC200i will beep once indicating it has
powered on and in motion detection mode.
5. Press the “D”button; the DC200i will beep
twice indicating it has entered standby mode.
6. While the DC200i is in standby mode, press
the “C” button.
7. The DC200i will beep once indicating
continuous recording has begun.

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5 Photo Taking Mode
1. Insert a micro SD card.
2. Plug in DC200i using micro USB cord provided.
3. Power on the DC200i by pressing the “A”
button.
4. The DC200i will beep once indicating it has
powered on and in motion detection mode.
5. Press the “D”button; the DC200i will beep
twice indicating it has entered into stand by
mode.
6. Press the “B”button once.
7. The DC200i will beep once indicating a picture
has been taken.
NOTE:
You are able to take photos while in recording
mode.
Stop Continuous Video Recording:
1. Press “C” button once.
2. The DC200i will beep twice indicating the
recording was stopped and the file was saved.
Note:
Recorded files are saved directly to the SD card in
10 minute long intervals.

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You can view photos and video files contained
on the micro SD card. Use the steps below for any
MAC or Windows computer.
1. Power off the DC200i.
2. Take out the micro SD card from the DC200i
and insert it into a micro SD Card reader.
3. Insert the micro SD card reader into the card
reader slot or USB port on your computer.
4. Open the removable drive that is associated
with the micro SD Card.
5. We recommend opening video files using VLC
player (it can be downloaded for free).
6 Playback Files

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7 Set Time/Date
Turn on Time/Date Stamp:
1. Create a text file using TextEdit on MAC or Note
Pad on Windows (plain text, no formatting).
2. Enter the current time and date in the format
below YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS Y1 for example,
2015-06-24 04:56:00 Y1.
3. Name the file “time.txt”and save it in the root
folder of the micro SD card.
4. Insert the micro SD card into the DC200i and
make a recording, the changes will take effect.
NOTE:
If you would like to turn off the time and date
stamp put “N1” instead of “Y1”.
NOTE:
The text file will be deleted every time you put
the memory card back in the DC200i but the
changes will be made.

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Change Video Resolution & Keep Time/Date
Stamp ON:
1. Using the text file you create, follow these
instruction.
2. Enter your time and date in the format below
changing the last Letter and Number as needed,
YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS Y1
for example 2015-06-24 04:56:00 Y1.
3. Set it to the resolution desired by using any of
the following keys:
• Y1 is 1080P 30FPS
• Y2 is 720P 30FPS
• Y3 is 720P 60FPS
4. Name the file “time.txt”and save it in the root
folder of the micro SD card.
5. Insert the micro SD card in your DC200i and
make a recording, the changes will take effect.
NOTE:
If you don’t want the time and date stamp on
enter N1, N2, N3 instead of Y1, Y2, Y3.
8 Resolution Settings

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9 Troubleshooting
10 Specs Sheet
Resetting DC200i:
If your DC200i becomes frozen or unresponsive
use the provided reset pin or a paperclip, insert
it into the DC200i’s reset hole for 2-3 seconds to
reset the DC200i. Resetting the DC200i will not
erase any saved files from the micro SD card.
Recording Modes Continuous, Motion Detection
Video Resolution 1080P, 720P 30fps, 720 60 fps
Video File Type AVI
Lense Angle 100 Degrees
Photo Taking Yes
Photo File Type JPG
Time and Date Stamp Yes
Photo Resolution 1920x1080, 2560x1920
Expandable Memory Up to 128GB

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1 Year Warranty
All RecorderGear™ brand products are backed by our
1 Year Warranty. For full details visit
www.recordergear.com
MID: CDC-1080DVR