AEE SD21 User Manual
170o
Ultrawide angle
HD
10801/60fps
Dynamic
HD recording
F2.8
Glass-lens
8-Megapixel
shooting
10X
digital zooming
Waterproof
housing and
lens-protected
design
Mounting interface
for housing-free
usage
Cyclic recording
(optional)
180
o
inverse shooting
Independent stop
key for blinded
operations
Laser indicator
Remote controller
with back clips and
binding interfaces
Automatic and
continuous shooting
Low-lux shooting
HDMI
output interfaces
Built-in
dual-microphone
recording and
external
microphones
Maximum capacity
expansion
Ultralow and
high-temperature
environments
Contents
Precautions ..................................................................................................................................................... 3
Preface ............................................................................................................................................................. 4
Warrenty .......................................................................................................................................................... 4
Overview .......................................................................................................................................................... 5
Features ........................................................................................................................................................... 6
Structure .......................................................................................................................................................... 8
Use and Installation ........................................................................................................................................ 9
Preparations .................................................................................................................................................. 10
Parameter Settings ....................................................................................................................................... 13
Operations ..................................................................................................................................................... 19
Storage and Play of a File ............................................................................................................................ 29
Installation and Use of a Backup Battery (D23) ......................................................................................... 31
Power Supply ................................................................................................................................................ 33
Articles in the Packing Box ......................................................................................................................... 33
Optional Accessories ................................................................................................................................... 35
Technical Specitfications ............................................................................................................................ 37
Precautions for the Waterproof Housing ................................................................................................... 39
Precautions
When using the SD21 video camera, adhere to the following precautions:
1.
Do not drop, knock or shake the video camera.
2.
Do not put the video camera close to an object that generates strong magnetic field, such as a magnet or
a motor. Do not put the video camera close to an object that emits powerful radio waves, for example, an
antenna. Strong magnetic field may cause faults on the video camera or damage the image / voice data.
3.
Do not expose the video camera to high temperature or direct sunshine.
4.
Do not put the memory card close to an object that generates strong magnetic field, such as a television
set, a speaker, or a magnet. Do not put the memory card in a place where static electricity is easily
generated.
5.
Disconnect the power supply to stop recharging the battery immediately when over heat, smoke, or
peculiar smell occurs during recharging.
6.
Keep the video camera out of reach of children during recharging, because the power cable may cause
asphyxia or electrical shock on children.
7.
Store the video camera in a cool, dry, and dust-free place.
Preface
Thank you for purchasing AEE SD21 series compact high-definition (HD) digital video camera, which has the
following characteristics:
Ultra small size and integrated structure
User-friendly interfaces
Easy operations
Hand-free shooting to facilitate shooting of real scenarios at any time and place
Superior recording performance thanks to dynamic HD shooting technologies, providing you with
exciting video shooting experience
This manual describes how to install and use the SD21 video camera. It also provides information about use,
operations, installation precautions, and technical specifications of the SD21 video camera. Before using the
SD21 video camera, read and understand this manual carefully and keep it properly for future use. Designed
to meet the professional requirements, AEE SD21 video camera will serve you in a long term.
Warranty
This product has been certified by certification bodies for compliance with related safety regulations and
specifications issued by the federal communications commission (FCC) and council of Europe (CE).
Overview
The SD21 video camera is a compact high-end HD digital camera intended for professional applications. It
provides the following functions:
Performs industry-leading HD digital shooting.
Stores voice data.
Displays images in real time.
Performs video recording.
Takes pictures.
Displays time.
Provides laser indication.
Performs wireless remote control.
Performs 10X digital zooming.
Connects to an external special-purpose microphone.
Performs USB 2.0 high-speed data transmission.
Recharges the battery in USB mode.
Accessories are available to facilitate shooting at any time and place. Multiple patents of invention and
technology are integrated in the SD21 video camera.
Dispose of properly. Recycle it for a greener earth!
Features
The SD21 video camera has the following features:
Provides 170° ultra-wide-angel f/2.8 lens.
Provides a special-purpose HD lens, which
supports 1080P, 1080i, 960P, 720P and 480P
video recording.
Takes 16M pixels pictures in 4608 x 3456
resolution
Performs 10X digital zooming.
Performs shooting in multiple modes, such as
single-key capturing, consecutive three-picture
capturing, and automatically continuous capturing.
Provides an independent voice recording
function for long-time voice recording.
Provides the remote control function.
Connects to an external TFT screen to view
the video recording and playback.
Provides better video effects in multiple video
output modes (PAL system):
− 1080i (1920x1080) 50 frames/second
− 1080P (1920x1080) 25 frames/second
− 960P (1280x960) 25 frames/second
− 720P (1280x720) 50 frames/second
− 720P (1280x720) 25 frames/second
− WVGA (848x480) 100 frames/second
− WVGA (848x480) 50 frames/second
Detects power level of the battery and free
capacity of the memory card.
Supports external T-flash (TF) cards for
storage, up to 64 GB capacity.
Performs dynamic high-speed video
recording, with light and shade environment
transient response.
Detects light in three modes to meet exposure
requirements in different scenarios.
Provides night shooting mode with contrast
and ISO enhancements, improving the clearness
and sharpness of night scenarios.
Provides compact and fashionable design.
Provides HDMI and AV output interfaces for
easy connecting to HD monitor or TV set to view
record files.
Records video programs in MOV format to
facilitate playback on a PC and uploading to
video-sharing websites.
Provide high color fidelity to present more
clear and natural video images.
A wireless remote controller can remotely
control the SD21 video camera for video recording,
stopping, and shooting. Provides a unique code
paring function to avoid interferences from other
remote controllers.
Supports playback, deleting files and other
operations on the local video camera.
Supports 1/4X, 1/2X, 2X, 4X, 8x, and 16X fast
forwarding, fast rewinding, and playback.
Supports RTC time settings and time
overlapping.
Supports USB 2.0.
Provides a built-in microphone for high-quality
recording.
Supports connecting to an external
microphone (special-purpose microphone only),
Provides a 1/4-inch general-purpose interface
to facilitate extension of accessories.
Provides multiple types of sport accessories
for sport recording.
Provides shockproof features to withstand
mild drop or knock.
Provides an IP68 waterproof housing,
withstanding a diving depth of 100 meters, and
two-types of rear-cover deigns.
Provides automatic standby for power saving,
and supports automatic saving of audio and video
data.
Structure
1. TFT screen
2. Menu key
3. Upward key
4. Leftward
key
5. Downward key
6. Playback key
7. OK key
8. TFT screen lock
knob
9. Wrist strap hole
10. Buzzer
11. SD card slot
12. Rightward key
13. AV out/Audio in
14. Record key
15. Video/Audio indicator
(Green)
16. Power
switch
17. Microphone
18. Operating/Recharging
indicator (Red)
19. LCD segment
screen
20. Shutter key
21. Stop key
22. Lens
23. Video/Photo
indicator Green
24. Laser indicator
25. HDMI output
26. USB output
interface
27. Threaded interface
Use and Installation
1. Installing the SD21 video camera
The SD21 video camera can be hand-held or used with hand-free accessories. It can be installed at your
desired place or, after being equipped with a waterproof housing, placed in water for shooting underwater
sceneries.
How to install the SD21 video camera
1. Assemble the TFT screen onto the video
camera.
2. Put the SD21 video camera into the waterproof housing.
TFT screen
Video camera
Assemble the TFT screen
onto the video camera
Video camera
Waterproof housing
Put the video camera into the
waterproof housing
** To remove the TFT screen, press the PUSH snap button and then remove it.**
2. Installing the Remote Controller
The SD21 video camera is equipped with an independent remote controller, which can be placed at different
positions, depending on the accessories.
1. Velcro
2. Back clip
3. Binding strap (provided by users)
Preparations
Before using the SD21 video camera, complete the following preparations:
①
Power on the SD21 video camera and check the power level
Turn the power switch to the ON position to initiate the system. After the red indicator is on, the corresponding
symbols on the LCD screen turns on and then the system enters the preview state. On the LCD segment
screen, you can find the following information:
A Recording mode: The current recording mode is displayed on the LCD segmen screen. The
icon indicates the video mode, whereas the icon indicates audio mode.
B Photo mode: The (shooting) icon is displayed on the screen. This icon blinks once for each
shooting.
C Power symbol: The (power supply) icon is displayed in the upper-right corner. When the system
is working, this icon is constantly on. If this icon disappears, it indicates the SD21 video camera is in
power-off or standby state.
D Video recording duration: In the medium row of the LCD segmen screen displays the duration of the
current recording video, for example, 005:20. In the preview state, press the Record key once to
display the duration of the video recording, and press “Stop” key once to hide the duration.
Note: The duration for video recording on the LCD segment screen is synchronously displayed with that on
the TFT screen.
E Battery capacity indication: The (battery capacity) icon is displayed in the bottom-left corner.
This icon indicates the battery level when the video camera is powered on. The more bars the power
indicator has, the more power the battery has.
Note: When the video camera is in the standby or power-off state, the power icon is not displayed.
F USB connection mode: The (USB mode) icon indicates whether the video camera has been
connected to a computer. When the video camera is powered on and connected to a computer, this
icon is lit with the green indicator on the left side blinking slowly. When the video camera is not
connected to a computer, this icon is not displayed.
G TF card capacity indication: The (TF card capacity) icon is displayed in the bottom-right corner,
indicating the available space of the TF card. The more bars the power indicator has, the more free
space you have. If the TF card is full, the green indicator on the left side is constantly on.
At this time, on the TFT screen, you can find the following information:
A Working mode: The (Video recording) symbol is displayed in the upper-left corner, indicating
that the video camera is ready for video recording.
B Battery capacity: The (battery power) symbol is displayed in the upper-left corner, indicating the
battery level.
C Video resolution: The resolution icon in the bottom-left corner indicates the current video recording
resolution.
D Available storage capacity: If a memory card is available upon power-on of the video camera, the
(free space of the memory card) icon is displayed in the bottom-right corner.
E There is no response for < and > keys in the preview state.
F When using the supplied power supply or USB cable to recharge the battery in power off, the
"Working/recharging red indicator" on the top of the video camera blinks slowly. The red indicator will
be constantly on upon full recharging. The recharging time lasts for about three hours.
Note: Before using the video camera, check whether the battery has sufficient power. If the power level is low,
use the power adapter supplied with the video camera or USB cable to recharge the battery. The
"Working/recharging red indicator" blinks slowly during the recharging. Upon full recharging, the red indicator
is constantly on, and the (battery power) symbol is displayed on the TFT screen.
②
Formatting the Micro SD card
The Micro SD card must be a high-speed card. Before video/audio recording and shooting pictures, format
the Micro SD card on the SD21 video camera. If a Micro SD card has been used on other devices, it should
also be formatted on the SD21 video camera for normal use.
Note: Before formatting, make sure the files in the memory and Micro SD card are not needed. Even the
locked files on the video camera can be removed in formatting.
③
Setting the date and time
To set the date and time, perform the following operations:
− In the preview mode under power-on state, press the M key to display the
menu interface.
− Press > to enter the system setup interface.
− Press + or – to display the Date/Time menu.
− Press OK to display the Date/Time interface shown as follows:
The digits under the cursor will turn blue and adjustable.
− Press + or – to adjust the date or time.
− Press OK after adjusting the date or time.
− Press the M key to exit the interface.
Date/Time
Parameter Settings
To set parameters, perform the following operations:
− In the preview mode under power-on state, press the M key to display the menu interface.
− Press the < or > key to choose a left or right option from the menu interface.
− Press the + or – key to choose an upper or lower option from the menu interface.
− After selecting an option, press OK to save settings.
− Press the M key again to save the setting and exit the interface.
Note: After power-on, the video camera adopts all the preset settings, except for audio recording mode. You
can change settings as you desire.
Set video camera parameters.
a
Exe.: Select (the default mode) for video recording and for audio only.
b
Resolution for video recording: Select the desired resolution for video recording. You can set this
parameter to the 1080P, 1080i, 960P, 720P, or WVGA resolution.
c
View: This parameter involves three types of views: broad (Wide) view ( ), medium (Middle) view
( ), and narrow view ( ).
For the PAL
system
For the NTSL
system
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