Super Circuits MDVR16 User manual

High Capacity Micro DVR
User Manual
Product: MDVR16
Please read this manual before using your recorder, and always follow the
instructions for safety and proper use. Save this manual for future reference.
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CAUTION

Operate this camera only in environments where the temperature or humidity is within the
recommended range. Operation in extreme temperatures or humidity levels may cause
electric shock and shorten the life of the product.
CAUTION

Avoid heavy vibration while recording, which might damage the hard disc or other
components inside the unit.
Data stored in the device may be corrupted due to excessive impact, lighting, power, etc.
Warranty does not cover damage caused by the conditions mentioned above. Protect and
back up the data in the device properly.
CAUTION
Do not apply heavy pressure onto the device. It may become damaged.
LEGAL NOTICE
Supercircuits products are designed to meet safety and performance standards with the use of specic
Supercircuits authorized accessories. Supercircuits disclaims liability associated with the use of non-
Supercircuits authorized accessories.
The recording, transmission, or broadcast of any person’s voice without their consent or a court order is
strictly prohibited by law.
Supercircuits makes no representations concerning the legality of certain product applications such as
the making, transmission, or recording of video and/or audio signals of others without their knowledge
and/or consent. We encourage you to check and comply with all applicable local, state, and federal laws
and regulations before engaging in any form of surveillance or any transmission of radio frequencies.
Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming
the marks and names or their products. Supercircuits, Inc. disclaims any proprietary interest in
trademarks and trade names other than its own.
No part of this document may be reproduced or distributed in any form or by any means without the
express written permission of Supercircuits, Inc.
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Table of Contents
SECTION 1 Features .......................................................1
1.1 DVR Controls ...............................................1
1.2 Remote Control .............................................2
1.3 Wire control ................................................3
1.4 What’s in the box ............................................3
1.5 Accessories ................................................4
SECTION 2 Connecting DVR System Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.1 DVR connection to a camera ...................................5
2.2 DVR connection to a monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.3 DVR connection to a PC .......................................6
2.4 DVR connection to a wire control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.4.1 Wire control cable and camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.5 Installing the DVR battery .....................................7
2.5.1 Charging the battery .....................................7
2.6 Using an SD card ............................................8
SECTION 3 Operation ......................................................9
3.1 Turn ON/OFF the DVR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.2 Function modes .............................................9
3.2.1 Navigating menus ......................................10
3.3 Configuration setup .........................................10
3.3.1 Preview ..............................................10
3.3.2 Pre-event ............................................11
3.3.3 Motion Detection .......................................12
3.3.4 Set Date and Time ......................................13
3.3.5 Set Date format ........................................14
3.3.6 Language .............................................14
3.3.7 Pre-set ...............................................14
3.3.8 Resume period to pre-set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.3.9 Timer recording ........................................14
3.3.10 Storage medium option ..................................15
3.3.11 Storage information .....................................16
3.3.12 Storage capacity .......................................16
3.3.13 Format memory ........................................16
3.3.14 TV out setting ..........................................17
3.3.15 TV out adjustment ......................................17
3.3.16 Playback ..............................................18
3.3.17 Video thumbnail ........................................18

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3.3.18 Thumbnail ............................................18
3.3.19 Slideshow ............................................18
3.3.20 Slideshow period .......................................19
3.3.21 Firmware upgrade ......................................19
3.3.22 Restore factory settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
3.3.23 Device on password .....................................20
3.3.24 Set device on password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
3.3.25 USB connect password ..................................20
3.3.26 USB connection password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
3.3.27 Device history log file ....................................21
3.3.28 Check log .............................................22
3.3.29 Save all logs ...........................................22
3.3.30 Device information ......................................22
SECTION 4 Video Playback .................................................23
4.1 Play a video file ............................................23
4.2 Fast playback ..............................................24
4.3 Slow motion playback .......................................24
4.4 Reverse playback ...........................................25
4.5 Pause playback ............................................25
4.6 Stop playback .............................................25
4.7 Capture image during video playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
SECTION 5 Video Playback Settings ..........................................27
5.1 Video control during video playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
5.2 Video management in the file list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
SECTION 6 Image Browsing ................................................29
6.1 Opening an image ..........................................29
6.2 Zoom image ..............................................29
6.2.1 Slideshow with image selected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
6.2.2 Slideshow while browsing an image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
6.2.3 Slideshow while in the file list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
SECTION 7 Record .......................................................32
7.1 Preview ..................................................32
7.2 Pre-Event .................................................33
7.3 Motion Detection ...........................................34
7.4 Video image capture during record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
SECTION 8 Specifications ..................................................37

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SECTION 1: FEATURES
SECTION 1
Features
The MDVR16 high capacity micro digital video recorder is ideal for covert body worn surveillance,
investigations, patrol, extreme sports, etc. It contains a 60GB micro drive that can record up to 72 hours
of real time video at a resolution of 1280 x 960 (above 720p video), and overlaid with a sequential coded
stamp. Off load video evidence to SD card, via USB 2.0, or playback instantly on the unit itself. It comes
with a lithium battery, charger, cables, USB cable, belt ready carrying holster, IR remote control, easy to
use instructions and a 1 year warranty. Features include:
• Both motion triggered and scheduled recording at 30 fps at a resolution of 1280 x 960 pixels
• High quality 3.5” color TFT display for immediate review of captured video
• 170 minute rechargeable lithium-ion battery
• Dual output power supply - DC5V, DC12V (through wire control)
• Easy to conceal, measuring 5.12” x 3.27” x 1.03”
1.1 DVR Controls
Record Button
A/V Output
A/V Input
(no power)
Hold Switch*
Power ON/OFF
Wire Control Port
IR SensorReset Button
Navigation
Joystick (|u)
Power LED**

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* When the Hold switch is set, the function of other buttons on the DVR are disabled.
** Power LED codes: orange – charging, green – powered on, red – recording.
The navigation joystick can be used to move the selector by pushing it up, down, left, or right. Press the
joystick down to conrm a selection.
Camera IN /
DC5V Out
USB Jack
Power Supply
Jack
SD Card
Slot
1.2 Remote Control
Power
Button
LCD/TV Switch
Record
Button
Navigation
and
Pause/Play
Buttons
Volume
Controls
ESC/Stop
Setup
Button

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1.3 Wire control
Switch
A/V IN
DC 12V Out
The wire control includes a single switch for powering on/off the DVR and starting/stopping a recording.
• Power Off – Slide the switch to Off to power off the device.
• Power On – Slide the switch to On to power on the device.
• Record – Slide the switch to Rec to start recording.
1.4 What’s in the box
Your DVR includes:
• MDVR16 recorder unit
• Remote control
• Li-ion batteries (2)
• Earbud style earphone
• Pouch
• DC 5V power adapter/charger with power jack adapter
• A/V cable – stereo Y-cable mini-male (2) to 2 RCA female
• A/V cable to monitor – 3.5 mm TRRS Y-cable to 3 RCA male
• USB cable with type A and mini-B plugs
• Operations Manual
• Power source adapter
• Wire control (remote power on) switch with control cable
• A/V/power cable to camera– 2.5 mm TRRS (3 conductor) to 2 RCA female and power connector

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SECTION 2
Connecting DVR System Components
2.1 DVR connection to a camera
To connect the DVR to a camera, plug the A/V/power cable into camera, then plug the cable mini-jack
into the Camera IN / DC5V Out connector on the side of the DVR.
IN / DC5V Out
2.2 DVR connection to a monitor
To connect the DVR to a monitor, plug the A/V cable to monitor 3 RCA connectors into the monitor audio
in left (white), audio in right (red) and video in (yellow) connectors, and then plug the cable mini-jack into
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2.3 DVR connection to a PC
To connect the DVR to a PC, plug the USB A-type connector into the PC, and then plug the USB mini-B
connector into the USB port on the side of the DVR. After the connection is made, the message “USB
Mode” will appear on the DVR display. The PC connection can be used for transferring les to/from the
DVR and defragmenting the DVR HDD through the Windows operating system.
2.4 DVR connection to a wire control
To connect the DVR to a wire control, plug the wire control cable into the wire control port on the DVR,
then plug the cable into the wire control. Note that the wire control includes a port to which a camera can
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When the wire control cable is plugged into the recorder, the buttons on the recorder, except for the
“Hold” switch, are disabled. Use wire control switch to power on and off the DVR, and to record.
2.4.1 Wire control cable and camera
The wire control and cable, with the A/V power cable provided, can be used to connect a camera to the
DVR and provide power to it. See the following illustration.
2.5 Installing the DVR battery
To install the battery in the DVR:
1. Remove the battery compartment cover on the back of the DVR.
2. Align the golden contacts of the battery supplied with the corresponding connectors in the battery
compartment, then slide the battery into place.
3. Replace the battery compartment cover.
2.5.1 Charging the battery
Before using the DVR for the rst time, charge the battery for 12 continuous hours.
When the battery power is low, the power LED blinks green and the meter icon in the lower right corner
of the display shows no bars. To charge the battery:
1. Plug the power adapter into the DC IN socket on the side of the MDVR16, and then plug it into an AC
outlet. When the battery is charging, the orange charge LED will illuminate.
2. When the power LED extinguishes, the battery is fully charged. Disconnect the power adapter
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2.6 Using an SD card
SD cards provide removable storage for video and log les. The SD card is enabled through the Storage
Medium option in the setup menus. See the Operations section for more information.
SD Card Slot
Left side of the DVR
NOTE The SD card should slide smoothly into the card slot. Forcing the card into the slot can damage
the card and the DVR. Make sure it is installed properly.

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SECTION 3
Operation
NOTE
Screen images in this document were captured from an MDVR16 with rmware version v1.03.
Depending on the rmware revision level of your DVR, the screens may be different from those
shown below.
3.1 Turn ON/OFF the DVR
• Turn ON: Press the Power ON/OFF button for 1 second to power on the unit. A greeting screen will
appear.
• Turn OFF: Press the Power ON/OFF button for 1 second to power off the DVR.
3.2 Function modes

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Function modes include:
• Video: Video le playback
• Image: Browse images and pictures
• Record: External video source recording and external video source recording
• Setting: Function settings
3.2.1 Navigating menus
After powering on the DVR, the Main Menu screen will appear.
NOTE
Throughout this document, rocking the DVR joystick up, down, left or right is equivalent to pressing
the p, q, t, u keys on remote control. For simplicity, the direction arrows and the term
“navigation keys” refer to the same buttons.
Pressing the joystick down, represented by |u, is equivalent to pressing the u; key on
the remote control. Both are represented by the notation |u in this document.
To open the main menu – Press SET UP on the DVR, or the SETUP button on remote control.
To enter submenu – Press |u to enter the submenu.
To highlight item in the submenu – Use navigation keys to select item.
To conrm the setting – Press |u to conrm the change of the setting.
To not save change and return to main menu or exit SETUP – Press STOP, or g on remote control.
To switch to Video mode, Image and various standby modes – Press SET UP, or press the SETUP
button on remote control, to edit setting.
3.3 Conguration setup
To enter the conguration setup menus while in the Main Menu, use the navigation keys to highlight
Settings, then press |u.
3.3.1 Preview
In the Settings menu, use the navigation keys to highlight Preview, then press |u. After selecting your
preferences, press |u.

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• Resolution (352 x 288 / 640 x 480 / 720 x 576 /
1024 x 768 / 1280 x 720 / 1280 x 960)
• Quality (Good / Normal / Low)
• Frame Rate (1 / 5 / 15 / 20 / 30)
• Audio (Enable / Disable)
• Frame Counter Stamp (On / Off )
• Timestamp (On / Off)
• Device ID Stamp (On / Off)
• Display (LCD / TV / Both)
• Microphone sensitivity
• Over-write
NOTE To enable image output, the setting: Setting > Preview > Display, requires a change to TV instead
of LCD or Both.
3.3.2 Pre-event
In the Settings menu, use the navigation keys to highlight Pre-event, then press |u. After selecting your
preferences, press |u.

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• Resolution (352 x 288 / 640 x 480 / 720 x 576 /
1024 x 768 / 1280 x 720 / 1280 x 960)
• Quality (Good / Normal / Low)
• Frame Rate (1 / 5 / 15 / 20 / 30)
• Audio (Enable / Disable)
• Frame Counter Stamp (On / Off )
• Timestamp (On / Off)
• Device ID Stamp (On / Off)
• Display (LCD / TV / Both)
• Pre-Record Time (30 sec ~ 15 sec)
• Microphone sensitivity
• Over-write (Enable / Disable)
3.3.3 Motion Detection
In the Settings menu, use the navigation keys to highlight Motion Detection, then press |u. Use the p
and q keys to select an option. For each option, use the t and u keys to select the value of the option.
After setting all the options, press |u to conrm your selections.

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• Resolution (352 x 288 / 640 x 480 / 720 x 576 /
1024 x 768 / 1280 x 720 / 1280 x 960)
• Quality (Good / Normal / Low)
• Frame Rate (1 / 5/ 15 / 20 / 30)
• Audio (Enable / Disable)
• Frame Counter Stamp (On / Off )
• Timestamp (On / Off)
• Device ID Stamp (On / Off)
• Display (LCD / TV / Both)
• Motion detection level (LOW / Medium / High)
• Motion Detect Record time (30 sec / 1 min / 3 min / 5
min / 10 min)
• Motion Detect Area Select
• Microphone sensitivity
• Over-write (Disable / Enable)
3.3.4 Set Date and Time
In the Settings menu, use the navigation keys to highlight Date and Time, then press |u.
In the Date and Time submenu, use the navigation keys p and q to select the eld, and the t, u keys
to select the values. To conrm the settings, press |u.

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3.3.5 Set Date format
In the Settings menu, use the navigation keys to highlight Date Format. Use the t and u keys to select
either YYYYMMDD or DDMMYYYY. To conrm your selection, press |u.
3.3.6 Language
In the Settings menu, use the navigation keys to highlight Language. Use the t and u keys to select
the on-screen language you prefer. To conrm your selection, press |u.
3.3.7 Pre-set
In the Pre-set menus, you can set up the DVR to automatically return to recording mode.
In the Settings menu, use the navigation keys to highlight Pre-set. Use the t and u keys to select
either Normal, Preview, Pre-Event, or Motion Detect. To conrm your selection, press |u.
3.3.8 Resume period to pre-set
In the Resume period to pre-set menus, you can set up the timing to return to recording mode.
In the Settings menu, use the navigation keys to highlight Resume period to pre-set. Use the t and u
keys to select the timing level you prefer. Selections are 15 sec / 30 sec / No. To conrm your selection,
press |u.
3.3.9 Timer recording
In the Timer recording menus, you can set up a schedule to record at a specic time. If the unit is
powered off when it is scheduled to record, it will power itself on, record during the preset schedule, then
power itself off.
In the Settings menu, use the navigation keys to highlight Timer recording, then press |u.
In the Timer Recording Video Line In REC Start and Stop screens, use the p and q keys to select the
Year, Month, Date, Hour, and Minute options and use the t and u keys to change the value of each
as desired. When the values for all options are set, press |u to conrm.

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Assign the schedule you created to a camera icon on the schedule screen. Highlight that icon and press
|u to open the Video Line In REC Select (Timer Recording 3/3) screen. Use the navigation keys to select
the preferred Quality level, and set the Setting entry to ON. Press |u to conrm your selections and
enable the recording schedule.
Set Backlight Timeout
In the Backlight timeout submenu, you can specify the duration of the backlight timeout.
In the Settings menu, use the navigation keys to highlight Backlight Time-out. Use the left or right
navigation keys to select either NO, 30 sec, 1 min, or 3 min. To conrm the selection press |u.
3.3.10 Storage medium option
The storage medium option allows you to specify where to store les: either to HDD or SD card.
In the Settings menu, use the navigation keys to highlight Storage Medium Option. Use the t and u
keys to select either HDD or SD. To conrm the selection press |u.

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3.3.11 Storage information
Opening the storage information screen displays the available space on the storage medium.
In the Settings menu, use the navigation keys to highlight Storage information, then press |u. Press
STOP to return to the previous screen.
3.3.12 Storage capacity
To show the storage capacity icon on the display, it must be enabled.
In the Settings menu, use the navigation keys to highlight Storage capacity. Use the left or right
navigation keys to choose On or Off, then press |u. Press STOP to return to the previous screen.
3.3.13 Format memory
Format Memory allows you to reformat your storage media. When the storage media is reformatted, all
data on the media is erased.