stellar labs 33-11690 User manual

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PersonalMediaRecorder
Model 33-11690
USERMANUAL
Tableofcontents
Importantsafetyinformation
Checktheproductboxcontents
Overview
Buttons and connectors
Functions
Gettingstarted
Step1-connecttoanA/Vsource
Step2-Record
Step3-connectionwithyourPC
Step4-Input/Output MicroSDcard
Troubleshooting
Important safetyinformation
1.Readtheseand retaintheseinstructions
2.Usetheproductinaccordancewith intendedapplication
3.Useonlywith properACadapterorDCpowersource
4.Cleanonly with drycloth.
5.Donotusenearanyheatsources
6.Place itonaflatsurface
7.Onlyuseaccessoriesprovided/specifiedbythemanufacturer
8.Unplugthis productduringlightningstorms orwhenunusedforextended
periods oftime
9.Toreducetheriskoffireorsockhazard,donotexposetheunittowater,rain
ormoisture
10.Incaseofanydamagetotheproduct,referall servicingtoqualified
personnel
CAUTION
Audioinput isintended tobe connected onlyto
linelevelor headphonelevelaudiosources. Do
notconnectto amplifiersspeakeroutputsor
similarsoundsources.

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Congratulationsandthank youforpurchasingourPersonalMediaRecorder.
Checktheproduct Box contents
1.ProductDevice
2.3.5mmmaletomaleL/RAudio+ VideoCable
3.USBCable
4.RCAmaletomaleL/RAudio + VideoCable
5.UserManual
6.Installed4GMicroSDcard(mustuseClass4orabove)
Overview
ThePersonalMediaRecordercancapturevideofrom DVD player,VHStapeplayer,
securitycameraorany othercompositevideosource.Inadditiontorecordingtoits
removableflashcard,itwillplaythevideoonthebuilt-in2½ LCDdisplayoroutput
to anexternalmonitor.

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ButtonsandConnectors
MainFunctions
/MENU:Press andholdfor10seconds toturnunitON
Press brieflytoentermenusettingmode
Press fortwoseconds toexit menusettingmode
Press forfour secondstopowerunitOFF
MODE:Press brieflytotoggle betweenvideoRECORDand PLAYmode
REC:Press brieflytoSTART/STOPrecording
CVB-S:Composite VideoInputConnector
L/RAudio: LineLevelStereoAudioInputconnectors
HDMI: Digital Audio/Videooutputconnector.Notewhenthisisinuse, theinternal
monitor willbe deactivated
3.5mmA/VJack: Providescomposite videoandL/Rline levelaudiooutput.
USBInterface: Providespowertounit,chargesinternalbattery
Data transferfrominternal MicroSD card To/FromPC
ButtonFunctions
PlayMode RecordMode
VOL+-VolumeUp VOL+-Volume Up
VOL–-Volume Down VOL–-VolumeDown
-Last
-Next Mute (mutesaudiowhenrecording)
/PLAY/PAUSE / ImageCapture
MENU (PLAYmode)
1.Delete2.Protect3. Format4.SlideShow5.Volume6.Version
MENU (RECORDmode)
1.Size2.Time Stamp3. TVOutput4.AutoOff5. Language
6.Date Input7.Sound8.Version

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Getting started
Charge theinternalbattery:
Usingthe includedUSBcable, connecttheunittotheUSBoutputofa computer,orothersuitable USB
powersource. Ifthebatteryisfullydischarged,youwillneedtohavethisconnectedforseveral
minutesbefore poweringonthePersonalRecorder.
Note: Itisrecommendedthatyou powertheunit usingtheseparatelyUSBpoweradapter, asthiswill
provide muchmore consistentoperation thanpoweringdirectlyfroma personalcomputer.
Disconnect fromthePC(unitmayremainconnectedifpoweredbyACadapter). PowertheunitONby
depressingtheMENU buttonforatleast10 seconds.
ConnectanAVsource:
Connecttheproduct totheoutputjacks of anAVsourcesuchasa DVDplayer,VHSplayerorvideo
cameratothe RED/WHITE/YELLOWinputRCAconnectors. Press theMODE buttontotoggle
betweenrecordandplaybackmode.
Record:
Press MODE button toenterRECORDmode. Press the “REC”keytostartrecording.Press itagainto
save the recordedvideoandcontinue torecord thenextvideo.
Playback:
Press mode button toenterPLAYBACKmode.Press the /keytoPLAY/PAUSEthevideo.
Ifmultiple videosare stored,press theforwardand backkeystoselectvideo.Audiomaterialmaybe
heard throughthe internalspeaker.Thevolumelevel isadjustedvia theUP/DOWNbuttons.
Playbackcanbe viewedeitherthroughthe internal monitor,orexternalcomposite video,orHDMI
digitalmonitor. ThePersonal Recorderis equippedwitha standardHDMIoutput,aswellas a 3.5mm
jackforcomposite video+L/Rlinelevel audio. Note thatwhenanexternalmonitor isused,the
internalmonitorwill be deactivated.
ConnectiontoPC:
Startyour PC,connecttheproductwiththePCbytheprovidedUSBcable forchargeordata transfer.
Whenthe PCshows USBcode ,youcancopyor delete thevideoontheproduct.
Notes:The itemwillbeautomaticallychargedonce USBisconnected. Itisrecommendedthatyou do
notplayvideoonthisunit whileconnectedtotheUSBportas it maydrawtoomuchcurrent.You
shouldonlyplayvideoon thisunit whilepoweredbythe internal batteryor anoptionalACadapter.
Insertion/removalofmicroSDcard
Insertthecard, withcontactsidesfacingupward.Note thecard willinsertandwithspringaction
latchintoplace.Press again, the card willspringoutslightly,thenitcanbepulledout.

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OperationNotes
Chargingandoperatingthisunitwillbemuchmorereliable ifanexternal USBACadapterisusedas
opposedtopoweringsolelyfroma personalcomputer.These arecommonlyavailable forsmartphones,
tabletsand avarietyofsimilardevices.MCMElectronicsoffersavarietyof thesedevices,and
recommendspartnumbers28-19300or 28-19345.Theseare readilyavailable at
www.mcmelectronics.com.
ShouldthePersonalRecorderlockuporcrash, itmaybe resetvia the small openingintheback.This
is bestaccomplishedbyusinga straightenedpaperclip, andinsertingintothe holeontherearpanel.
NOTE: Thisshouldbe done verycarefullyasthe internalswitchandsurrounding circuitryis
extremelydelicate.
For bestinternalrecordingresults, a Class4oraboveMicroSD card mustbe used.
Specifications
PowerRequirements 5VDC,1A
VideoInputCompositevideo(yellowRCA)NTSC/PALselectable
AudioInput Unbalancedline levelaudio2CH(red/whiteRCA)
VideoOutput(analog) Compositevideo(3.5mmjack)NTSC/PALselectable
AudioOutput Unbalancedline levelaudio2CH(3.5mmjack)
A/VOutput(digital) 480imaxresolution
Recordinglength Approximately1HRperGB, orfour hourswithincludesMicroSD Card
LCDDisplaySize 2-1/4” usable diagonal measure
UnitDimensions 1” x4-1/4”x2-3/4”

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Warranty
Thisdevice iswarrantedagainstmanufactures defectsfora periodof90 yearfromthe original dateof
purchase.Thiswarrantycovers allinternalcomponentsandthecostoflabortoeitherrepairorreplace
the unit.This warrantycoversonlythe unit,anddoes notcoverconnectedequipment,oranyloss that
mayoccur, regardless ofcause.Itwillbe the sole discretionofMCM Electronicstodeterminethe
applicabilityofsaidwarranty,anddeterminationastowhethertheunit will berepairedorreplaced.
Questionsregardingapplication, use, or problemswiththisunitshouldbedirectedtoMCMElectronics
TechSupport, whichcanbefound at www.mcmelectronics.com.
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