SecurityMan SmartCamDVR User manual

SmartCamDVR User’s Manual
Compact High Denition Color Camera with Micro SD
Recorder, Rechargeable Battery, and Remote Control

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FCC Information
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) This device should not cause harmful interference.
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation. Operation of this equipment in a residential area
is likely to cause interference in which case, the user at his or her own risk and
expense will be required to correct the interference.
Warranty
SecurityMan Inc warrants that this product will be free from defects in title,
materials and manufacturing workmanship for a period of one year or otherwise
specified on the product packaging. This limited warranty shall commence from
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Table of Contents
Introduction
Important
Restrictions
Conditions
Features
Package Contents
Product Basics
Rechargeable Battery Important Note
System Setting
Date, Time, and Date/Time Format Setting
MD Sensitivity
Refresh Rate (Hz)
Resolution
OverWrite
Button Sound
Operation
Taking Photo
Video Recording
Taking Photo by Motion Detection
Video Recording by Motion Detection
System Reset
Installation
Video/Audio Output Display
Playback and Backup File
FAQs
Specifications
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing SmartCamDVR, a compact high definition
color camera with a micro SD digital video recorder, rechargeable
battery, and remote control. This is a handheld micro device that
records audio, video and picture directly to the Micro SD memory card.
Supports motion detection event recording with a 3-second pre-event
recording capability. SmartCamDVR is a complete digital video recorder
system emphasis on simple and easy to install and operate.
Important
This guide provides important information on the use and operation of
SmartCamDVR. Please read all the information carefully prior to using
the product for the best performance and to prevent any damage/
injuries or misuse of the device(s). Customers are entitled to have read
through this complete user’s manual before using the SmartCamDVR.
Any unapproved changes or modifications will void the warranty. Please
ensure to have a complete understanding of the following restrictions.
Restrictions
When using this product, the safety precautions below must be taken to
avoid possible legal liabilities and damages. Retain and follow all product
safety and operating instructions. Observe all warnings in the product
operating instructions. To reduce the risk of bodily injury, electric shock,
fire and damage to the equipment, observe the following precautions.
PLEASE NOTE that under certain circumstances, audio/video recording
may be PROHIBITED by law. This device should be used only in compliance
with all applicable federal, state and local statutes.

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• DO NOT places this product too close to medical equipments.
1. Radio waves might potentially cause breakdown of medical
electrical equipments and thus cause incidents.
2. Place the product at least 22cm from the heart pacemaker.
Radio wave potentially influences heart pacemaker and thus leads
to respiratory disturbance.
• DO NOT uses this product to monitor equipments or activities that are
relevant to one’s privacy. Monitoring one’s private activities without
consent is illegal and this product is not designed and manufactured
for these purposes.
• DO NOT use this product to carry out any illegal activities.
SecurityMan shall not be responsible for any consequences of illegal
conducts made by users.
• DO NOT put the plastic package bags in reach of children or babies.
Young children can choke on these items if they put them into their
mouths.
• DO NOT plug the AC adapter into the outlet in improper situations.
• Plugging in an AC adapter with wet hands might cause electric shock.
• Plugging in the AC adapter unsteadily might cause re or electric
shock.
• DO NOT cover the AC adapter when it is connected to an outlet, place
the adapter near heaters, or put it on the floor which is equipped with
a heater. The above mentioned operation might cause fire or incidents.
• DO NOT use it aboard; please abide by the airway’s provision. It might
influence communication aboard and the flying apparatus if departing
from the airway’s regulation. This will result in accident, possible death
and severe physical hurt.

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• DO NOT disassemble or repair the dialer or any other relevant
peripheral equipment s on your own. Improper disassembly might
cause damage to the product or the peripheral equipment.
• DO NOT put the camera in quaky paces. The camera may be unstable
or out of operation if installed improperly. Such installation may also
cause breakdown.
• DO NOT touch, shake or hold the antenna. Touching, shaking or holing
the antenna might influence the receiving of electromagnetic wave,
and thereby influence the receiving effect.
• DO NOT use the camera in complex environment, the obstruction of
stumbling block will affect the electromagnetic wave and influence
the receiving range. Wall, tree and other stumbling block might absorb,
reflect the electromagnetic wave, and influence the receiving range.
• DO NOT use the camera in the places which are covered with
metal. The around metal, such as elevator and cabin, might shield the
electromagnetic wave, and result in inability to receive signals.
Conditions
Please read the following messages to make sure your working
environment is suitable.
• The temperature should be kept between –10˚C and 50˚C (14˚F to
122˚F). The relative humidity should be kept between 20% and 80%.
• Avoid putting the product in places where temperature or humidity
may change rapidly.
• Keep it dry, dustless and avoid lens exposure in direct sunlight.
• Keep product away from heat sources such as electric heaters.

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• Do not use the camera near harmful chemicals.
• Do not place product near any strong magnetic objects
• It might influence the normal operation of the product if used at the
fringe range of normal temperature. Please turn off the power when
not in use.
• Do not disassemble the product.
• Do not shake or strike the product.
• Please obey the local government’s environment protection policy.
Features
• Cost-effective D.I.Y. camera system for home and small business
• Crystal clear audio/video recording in AVI format
• Rechargeable battery for up to 2 hours of stand-by time
• Up to 13.5 hours (32GB, HD) of video recording
• 3 seconds pre-alarm and 15 seconds post-alarm motion detection
recording (NEVER miss important evidence)
• Date/time stamp recording
• Small camera designed for hidden observation/surveillance
• Easy operation by remote control (up to 10m/30ft)
• Selectable Overwrite or Stop recording options when the memory
card becomes full
• Easy PC playback/video backup via mini USB port

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Package Contents
1 x Video Cable
1 x Adapter
1 x USB Cable Plectrum for Reset User’s Manual &
Quick Guide
1 x SmartCamDVR 1 x Remote Control
1 x Remote Control
Receiver cable
1 x Mounting Bracket
** Micro SD card is not included

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Product Basics
Air Ventilations
Buzzer hole
Video OUT/IR Extension
Camera Lens
Mounting Bracket
IR Extension
Video OUT
Reset
Microphone
Bottom Side
Left Side
Right Side
MIC Buzzer
Reset

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USB port
Power/Manual
Record/Stop
Video/Photo Switch
Motion Detection
ON/OFF
Status Indicator
Recharging Indicator
Back Panel
REC
TRIGGER ON TRIGGER OFF
STOP
Remote Control

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Buttons Description:
REC: Press to initiate manual recording.
STOP: Press to stop manual recording.
TRIGGER ON: Press to enable motion detection mode.
TRIGGER OFF: Press to disable motion detection mode.
When using the remote control, please make sure to connect the IR
EXTENSION cable or the Remote Control Receiver cable (included) to the
IR EXTENSION port and make sure the IR receiver module at the end of
the receiver cable is pointing towards the remote control.
Press the REC or TRIGGER ON buttons to activate manual recording
or motion detection recording accordingly. During activation, the
SmartCamDVR will beep twice giving an audible notification that the
recording type has been successfully activated. Press the STOP or
TRIGGER OFF buttons to disable manual recording or disable motion
detection recording. When disabling, the SmartCamDVR will beep once to
indicate that the recording type has been disabled.
Tips:
• The RC (remote control) uses infrared signal waves to communicate
with the receiver module by direct line of sight, please ensure objects
are not hindering when RC is in use.
• RC distance is 10m in direct line of sight, if the transmitting distance
gets shorter or looses accuracy, please replace the battery
• If the remote control is not in use please remove the battery from the
remote control to avoid circuit damage and conserve battery life.
• To replace or remove the battery; reference the diagram
illustrated at the back side of the RC.

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Rechargeable Battery Important Note
It is important that the battery is fully charged for first time use.
Please let the battery charge for at least 2 hours before using the
SmartCamDVR. The charging indicator will turn solid red while charging
and turn off when fully charged. The SmarCamDVR are shipped with low
battery, using while the battery is low may result in a system halt and
automatic system shut down. Rechargeable battery stand-by time can
last up to 2 hours, please use the provided power adapter for continuous
operation.
NOTE: To prolong the rechargeable battery life, the battery must be fully
charged and discharged completely on a month to month base. Battery
capacity/life span may decrease and varies on usage.

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System Setting
Insert a Micro SD card (not included) into the Micro SD slot located on
the right side of the SmartCamDVR. Using the provided USB cable, plug
the smaller end into the back of the camera and the other end into a
computer as shown below.
Once connected, an AutoPlay window will appear. Please click on “Open
folder to view files” option and then click on the “DVXSET.EXE” file to
launch the System Setting application as illustrated below. The System
Setting consists of the follow settings:
• Date • Time
• Date/Time Format • MD Sensitivity
• Refresh Rate (Hz) • Resolution
• OverWrite • Button Sound

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Date, Time, and Date/Time Format Setting
To set the date and time, click on the corresponding value as illustrated
below, then use the
(up) and
(down) arrows to adjust the date and
time accordingly.
After setting the date and time, click on the
(down) arrow located to
the right of the “Date/Time Format” label Date/Time Format to select
the date and time format to be used. There are three options available
for the Date/Time Format; YY/MM/DD, DD/MM/YY, and MM/DD/YY
(default). When finished, click on the SAVE button at the bottom of the
window to confirm and save your changes.

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MD Sensitivity
To adjust the Motion Detection Sensitivity level, simply click on the drop
down arrow
located to the right of the MD Sensitivity label to view
the options available. The sensitivity levels range from 1 to 5, with 1 being
the least sensitive and 5 being the most (defaulted at #3). View the chart
below the image for a “number verses distance” ratio.
Here are the numbers versus distance ratios for MD Sensitivity:
Level 1: up to 10-feet (Lease sensitive)
Level 2: up to 15-feet
Level 3: up to 25-feet (Default)
Level 4: up to 30-feet
Level 5: up to 35-feet (Most sensitive)

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The Motion Detection Sensitivity level depends on your application. If there
are to many false recordings, please reduce the sensitivity level or increase
the level if you want to capture more, click the SAVE button at anytime to
confirm and save the setting.
Refresh Rate (Hz)
The default refresh rate (light frequency) is set to 60Hz which is standard
for United Sates and Japan. 50Hz is commonly used in Europe and China,
please check with your country to determine which Hz to use. To change
the frequency, click on the
(down) arrow to select between 60Hz and
50Hz as shown below. Click on the SAVE button at anytime to confirm
and save the setting.

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Resolution
Resolution refers to the quality of the video being recorded (video
resolution). The default resolution is set to HD (High Definition) 1280
x 720 which can record up to 13.5 hours when using a 32GB Micro SD
card. This is the highest level of resolution. To make changes to the
cameras resolution, click on the
(down) arrow to select between
HD, D1, and VGA as illustrated below. Click on the SAVE button at
anytime to confirm and save your changes.
Resolution versus Recording time ratio when using a 32GB Micro SD Card:
HD: 1280 x 720, up to 13.5 hours (High Definition)
D1: 800 x 592, up to 36 hours.
VGA: 640 x 480, up to 41 hours.

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OverWrite
The OVERWRITE option allows you to enable the SmartCamDVR to
record continuously when the Micro SD Card is full. When set to “ON”
(default), the SmartCamDVR will automatically start recording over
previously recorded footage ensuring that the DVR will record new
events as they occur. To make changes to the overwrite setting, click
on the
(down) arrow to select between ON and OFF as illustrated
below. When set to “OFF” the SmartCamDVR will stop recording when
the memory card becomes full. Click on the SAVE button at anytime to
confirm and save your changes.