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
The following example shows the same picture in different views:
The preceding views apply only to the 1080P or 1080i HD video recording and photo modes. You can
select a view angle as you desire.
d
Bit rate: This parameter can be set to High bit rate ( ) or Normal ( ). If this parameter is set to
High, pictures are clearer, but the file size increases.
e
Laser SYNC video: Select to enable the laser indicator, or select (the default option) to
disable the laser indicator.
f
Pre-video: In the preview state, press the M key to enter the video recording setup interface, choose
Pre-video to enable the pre-video recording function.
In this mode, press the Record key to enable the pre-recording function, that is, the video recording
starts without saving the data; press the Record key again, the last a few seconds of the pre-recorded
video will be saved as the starting part of the video recording file.
g
Auto video: In the preview state, press the M key to enter the video recording setup interface, choose
Auto video, and set the count-down time before the automatic video recording. The available options
are OFF, 5 s, 10 s, or 20s.
h
Display time: In the preview state, press the M key to enter the video recording setup interface,
choose DISPLAY TIME.
If you set this parameter to ON, the video camera automatically records the date and time during
video recording and displays them in the bottom-right corner of the screen. If you set this parameter to
Broad (Wide) view
Medium (Middle) view
Narrow view
Comparison of the same scenery in different view angles
OFF, the video camera does not display the date and time during video recording. (The display time
function is unavailable for video recording in 1080i, WVGA/100fps, and WVGA/120fps modes.)
Note:
a
In audio recording mode, press the Record key once to start audio recording. The audio recording
duration is displayed in the upper-right corner of the TFT screen, and the green indicator blinks slowly.
Press the Stop key to stop and store the currently recorded audio file. In such a situation, the green
indicator is off, and the red indicator is constantly on (the operation prompt is displayed on the LCD
segment screen), and the video camera restores to the state for audio recording.
b
During audio recording, the video camera responds only to the Stop, Power off keys.
c
When the laser SYNC video function is enabled, the laser icon is displayed in the upper-left corner of
the preview screen, indicating that the video camera is in such a shooting mode. The laser will be
turned when starting video recording, and turned off when stopping video recording.
d
When the pre-video and auto video functions are both enabled, press the Record key to automatically
record the time in reverse counting mode; press the Record key again, the last a few seconds of the
pre-recorded video will be saved as the starting part of the video recording file.
e
Zooming is not required in WVGA/100fps, and WVGA/120fps video recording mode.
Set camera parameters.
a
Resolution: Select the required resolution for shooting. You can set this parameter to 3.0M, 5.0M, or
8.0M.
b
Single shot: When the camera is set to the single-shot (single-key shooting) mode, one picture is
captured when the Photo key is pressed once.
c
Continuous capture (three): When the Photo key is pressed once, three pictures are continuously
captured, and three click tones are also continuously generated.
d
Auto cont. capture: Pictures is captured at intervals of 1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 20, 30 or 60 seconds until the
Stop key is released, the memory card is full, or the battery power is low.
e
Timed shooting: Select the reverse-counting time for auto-shooting (This parameter can be set to OFF,
3s, 5s, or 10s), and choose Timed Shooting and press the M key to return to the preview state. Then
press the Photo key to start reverse counting timer. When the preset time is reached, the
auto-shooting indicator blinks, and the camera takes a picture. To restore to other shooting modes, set
Timed Shooting to OFF. Otherwise, the camera maintains in timed shooting mode.
f
Display time: In the preview state, press the M key. On the setup interface, choose Display Time. If
you set this parameter to ON in advance, the camera automatically records the date and time during
shooting and displays them in the bottom-lower corner of the photo. If you set this parameter to OFF
in advance, the camera does not display the date and time during shooting. (The display time
function is unavailable for photo shooting in 1080i, 960P/50fps,WVGA/100fps, and
WVGA/120fps modes).
Note:
1. The timed shooting function and other shooting functions cannot be simultaneously enabled. Set
Timed shooting to OFF to restore to the other shooting modes. Otherwise, the camera is defaulted in
timed shooting mode.
2. In single shot mode, the Auto cont. capture parameter is automatically set to OFF.
3. If the Auto cont capture parameter is set to 1s, the time display function is unavailable.
Set system parameters
a Warning tone: Set this parameter to ON to enable the tick tone or OFF to mute the tick tone.
Note: This parameter cannot be set to mute the prompt tones for shooting and video recording. Instead, this
parameter can only be set to mute the tone generated upon pressing a key on the TFT screen and
no-operation prompt tones.
b Status indicator: After choosing the required menu, set this parameter to ON (turning on the status
indicator) or OFF (turning off the status indicator). By default, set this parameter to ON.
c Video content loop: When this parameter is set to ON, a recorded video file is automatically saved
once by segment every 15 minutes. When this parameter is set to OFF, a recorded video file is
automatically saved once by segment every 30 minutes.
d Auto to standby: Set this parameter to OFF, 2 mins, 5 mins, or 10 mins. You can select the time for
automatic standby. After presetting the time, the system starts counting time when there is no task or
operation. When the preset time is reached, the D21 video camera disables the input/output and
enters standby mode. During time counting, the system restarts counting time if any tasks or
operations are carried out. During the standby period, the SD21 video camera starts working if the
Video, Photo, or Stop key is pressed. In factory setting, this parameter is set to OFF.
e TV output system: Set this parameter to NTSC or PAL. You can set the video system for output on a
TV set. A black screen appears for two seconds during switchover between the NTSC and PAL
systems, and this situation is normal.
Note: Before using the video camera, select NTSC or PAL depending on your region. After the video system
is selected, the light source frequency also changes to avoid image blinking during video recording.
f Contrast: Set this parameter to Standard by default. To improve the image effect during night shooting,
set this parameter to Enhanced.
g ISO sensitivity: This parameter is set to Auto by default. To improve the image effect during night
shooting, set this parameter to Low lux.
h Metering: Set this parameter to Average by default to ensure the general exposure effect. If the
central area is dark but the surrounding area is bright, set this parameter to Central Area to improve
the imaging effect in the central dark area. If the central area is bright but the surrounding area is dark,
set this parameter to Central Spot to improve the imaging effect for the surrounding dark area.
i Language: Press the < or > key to choose your desired language.
j Date/time: You can adjust the date and time, which are overlapped in the bottom-right corner of a
video or shooting file during video recording or shooting.
k Format: Select Format to remove all the files.
Note: If no memory card is inserted, the video camera formats its built-in memory. If a memory card is inserted,
the video camera formats the memory card rather than its memory.
l Recover factory setting (default): This parameter restores all parameter settings to the factory settings.
After you set this parameter, the system displays all the menu options in English. Press the M key to
display menu options. Press the < or > key to display the System Setup menu. Press the – key, and
choose Language. Then set the system in your desired language. After resetting to the factory setting,
the system displays 01/01/2012 00:00 for the time.
m Ver: This parameter only shows the version number of the software used on the video camera.
Note: When selecting a state from a submenu, press the M key for a backward operation, and press OK for
confirmation.
Operations
1. Insert a Micro SD card into the SD21 Video Camera
Note: Use a branded Micro SD card, for example, Transcend Class 10 memory card.
2. Powering on the SD21 Video Camera
Turn the power switch to the ON position to power on the SD21 video camera. At this time, the red indicator is
on, and the SD21 video camera changes to the preview state.
Note: a. If the battery power is low, the symbol is displayed on the TFT screen together with a prompt.
b. If no Micro SD card is inserted, no symbol is displayed in the bottom-right corner of the TFT screen.
3. Recording a Video
In the preview state, press the Record key to start video recording. The video recording duration is displayed
in the upper-right part of the TFT screen. The "Video/Audio indicator (green)" and the "Video/Photo indicator
green" on the top of the video camera blink slowly. The recording duration is correctly displayed on the LCD
segment screen. During video recording, the video camera responds only to operations for the zoom out (+)
and zoom in (-) keys. Press the Stop key once to stop and save the currently recorded video file, and the
video indicator (green) on the front side is off. The video camera restores to the preview state. The recording
duration disappears on the LCD segment screen.
Note:
a During video recording, turn the power switch to the OFF position to power off the video camera after
saving the currently recorded file.
b During video recording, if the battery power runs low, the system saves the currently recorded file and
enters standby mode, displaying a prompt of “Low Battery” on the TFT screen, until the video camera is
powered off.
c During video recording, if the Micro SD card is full, the system saves the currently recorded file. The
system also displays a message “Card full” on the TFT screen, indicating that the Micro SD card is full. In
addition, the duration for video recording stops on the LCD segment screen, and the system restores to the
preview state.
d In cyclic recording mode, the system automatically saves a file every 15 minutes. (The cyclic recording
function and the pre-video function cannot be simultaneously enabled.)
e If the D23 backup battery is provided and fully recharged, the video camera can continuously record
video programs for about four hours and record audio programs for about seven hours.
f In WVGA/100 and WVGA/120 modes, the video camera does not support the time display, zooming,
and 180° photo rollover functions. In 1080i/50 and 1080i/60 modes, the video camera does not support the
time display function.
g In audio recording mode, the volume cannot be adjusted by pressing the + or – key. In playback,
however, the volume can adjusted by pressing the + or – key.
h If the video camera provides a TFT screen and is in the preview state, after using a HDMI cable to
connect the video camera to a HD display device, you can perform basic operations for the video camera on
the HD display device (These basic operations, however, cannot be performed if no TFT screen is available
on the video camera).
4. Taking a Picture
Before taking a picture, perform the following operations to set the image resolution.
Press the M key to display the setup interface.
Press the > key to display the camera setup interface ( ).
Press the + or – key and choose Image Resolution.
Press OK to display the resolution setup menu.
You can set the resolution to any of the following three modes:
3M, with an image resolution of 2048 x 1536.
5M, with an image resolution of 2592 x 1944.
8M, with an image resolution of 3200 x 2400.
Four photo shooting modes are available for the video camera.
a. Single shot (the default mode)
In the preview state, press the Photo key once to take a picture while the system generates a click
tone. The green indicator on the front side of the video camera also blinks once (the shooting icon on
the LCD segment screen blinks once), and the video camera restores to the preview state.
b. Continuous capture (three)
On the camera setup interface, press the + or – key and choose Single Photo. Press OK to display
the interface. Press the > key, and choose Continuous capture (three). Press OK again to exit the
interface. Press the M key to exit the camera setup interface. After setting is complete, the SD21 video
camera continuously takes three pictures when you press the Photo key once.
c. Auto cont capture
On the camera setup interface, press the – key and choose Auto Cont Capture. Press OK to set the
time interval for continuous shooting to OFF, 1s, 2s, 3s, 5s, 10s, 20s, 30s or 60s. After press the > key
to set the time interval, press “OK” again to exit the interface. Press the M key to exit the setup
interface. At this time, if you press the Photo key, the SD21 video camera takes a picture at each
interval until you press the Stop key to cancel shooting.
d. Timed shooting
On the camera setup interface, press the + key and choose Timed Shooting. Press OK to set the
time in auto-shooting mode to OFF, 3 s, 5 s, or 10 s. Press the > key, and choose Timed Shooting.
Press OK again to save and exit the interface. Press the M key to exit the camera setup interface.
After setting is complete, the SD21 video camera starts reverse-counting timer when you press the
Photo key once. When the preset time is reached, the SD21 video camera takes a picture.
5. Recording an Audio File
To record an audio file, perform the following operations:
Press the M key on the video camera setup interface, choose Exe., and then press OK to display the
video and audio options.
Press the < or > key, and choose for audio only, and press OK again. The system gets ready for
audio recording.
Press the Record key to start recording an audio file. At this time, the green indicator blinks slowly. The
video camera also displays the audio recording symbol on the TFT screen and starts counting time. In
addition, the recording duration is correctly displayed on the LCD segment screen.
Press the Stop key to save and stop the currently recorded audio file. At this time, the green indicator
on the front side is off. The video camera restores to the preview state for audio recording. The
recording duration also disappears on the LCD segment screen.
After audio recording is complete, press the M key. On the system setup interface, choose Exe., and press
OK to display the Audio option. Press OK to display the video and audio options, and choose Video. Press
OK again to exit the setup interface. The video camera restores to the preview state for video recording.
Note: a. Power on the video camera again to restore to the video recording mode. After audio recording is
complete, you can also press the key twice to restore to the video recording mode.
b. Press and hold the Stop key for two seconds to directly change the video camera to the ready state
for audio only.
6. Playing Back a File
You can view the recorded audio/video and photo files on the SD21 video camera. To view a file, perform the
following operations:
Press the key to display the playback interface. Press the key again to exit the playback
interface.
Select (the video files interface) to view a recorded video file. Select (the photo files
interface) to view a photo file. Select (the video & photo interface) to view all the video, audio, and
photo files.
If there are many files, it takes a few seconds time for the video camera to display the preview interface.
1) Playing a Video File
To play a video file, perform the following operations: On the video file interface ( ), press the +, -, >, or <
key to display all the files displayed in thumbnails. Select the required file, and press OK to play it.
When playing a video file, you can use the following keys:
Key
Description
Key
Description
+
Turns up the sound volume.
-
Turns down the sound volume.
<
Plays a file in slow rewind mode
when you press and hold this key
for a long time.
Plays a file in fast rewind mode
when you press and hold this key
for a short time.
>
Plays a file in slow forward mode when you
press and hold this key for a long time.
Plays a file in fast forward mode when you
press and hold this key for a short time.
Resets and plays a file from the
beginning when your press this key.
Returns to the playback interface
when you press this key again.
OK
Starts or suspends playing a video file when
you press this key.
Note: You can set the fast forward and rewind functions to a 2-, 4-, 8-, or 16-X speed. You can also set the
slow forward and rewind functions to a 1/2- or 1/4-X speed. During the slow or fast play, you can press OK to
resume normal playing.
2) Viewing a Photo File
To view a photo file, perform the following operations: On the photo file interface ( ), press the +, -, >, or <
key to display all the files displayed in thumbnails. Select the required file, and press OK to view it.
When viewing a photo file, you can use the following keys:
Key
Description
Key
Description
+
Zooms in a picture.
In zoom-in mode, locks a picture and
moves it downwards when you press
OK.
-
Zooms out a picture.
In zoom-in mode, locks a picture and
moves it upwards when you press OK.
<
Moves a picture rightwards.
>
Moves a picture leftwards.
Resets and plays a file from the
beginning when your press this key.
Returns to the playback interface when
you press this key again.
OK
In zoom-in mode, switches between
the + and - keys.
3) Playing an Audio File
To play an audio file, perform the following operations: On the video & photo interface ( ), press the > or <
key to display all the audio files in mode. Select the required file, and press OK to play it.
When playing an audio file, you can use the following keys:
Key
Description
Key
Description
+
Turns up the sound volume.
-
Turns down the sound volume.
<
No function is provided.
>
No function is provided.
Resets and plays a file from the
beginning when your press this key.
Returns to the playback interface when
you press this key again.
OK
Starts or suspends playing an audio file
when you press this key.
Note: The fast forward and rewind functions are not provided for playing an audio file.
7. Deleting, Protecting, and Automatically Playing a File in Playback Mode
In playback mode, you can press the M key to delete, protect, and automatically play a file.
1) Deleting a File
On the video, photo, or video & photo interface, you can delete corresponding files.
To delete a file, perform the following operations: Select a file to be deleted. Press the M key to display the
operation interface. The following options are displayed on the operation interface.
Delete single: deletes a picture. Press OK to display the options for deletion. Select √or ×
based on the screen prompts. Select√ to delete a file.
Delete all: deletes all the unprotected pictures.
2) Protecting a File
On the video, photo, or video & photo interface, you can protect corresponding files.
To protect a file, perform the following operations: Select a file to be protected. Press the M key to display the
operation interface. The following options are displayed on the operation interface.
Protect single: protects a file.
Press OK to display the options for protection. After you select the option to protect single file and
press OK, the system automatically returns to the playback interface.
Protect all: protects all the files.
Press OK to display the options for protection. After you select the option to protect all files, the
system automatically returns to the playback interface.
Unlock single: unlocks a protected file.
Press OK to display the options for protection. After you select the option to unlock single file and
press OK, the system automatically returns to the playback interface.
Unlock all: unlocks all the protected files.
Press OK to display the options for protection. After you select the option to unlock all files and press
OK, the system automatically returns to the playback interface.
Note: For a protected file, the icon in gray is displayed in the bottom-left corner of the preview interface.
After being unlocked, a file is unprotected, and the icon in blue is displayed in the bottom-left corner of
the preview interface. A protected file cannot be deleted, but can be deleted by a formatting operation.
3) Automatically Playing a File
In the photo file interface, the SD21 video camera can automatically play photos in sequence after every five
seconds.
To automatically play a file, perform the following operations: Enable the playback function, and press OK.
8. Using a Remote Controller
The SD21 video camera is equipped with a remote controller, which is used for control of video recording,
shooting as well as turning on/off laser. After you pressing a key, the red indicator on the remote controller
blinks once. The following figure shows the functional keys of the remote controller.
To match the functions of the remote controller with those of the SD21 video
camera, perform the following operations for code pairing before using the
remote controller.
Press and hold the Record key on the SD21 video camera in
power-off mode.
Turn the power switch to the ON position.
Release the Record key, and within 3 seconds, press the Video and
Stop keys on the remote controller at the same time.
After successful code pairing, the SD21 video camera generates the tick
tone twice.
Note:
a. To check whether code pairing is successful, use the wireless remote controller to control the SD21 video
camera. The control functions include starting/stopping video recording, shooting, waking-up in standby
mode, and turning on/off the laser indicator. For each operation, the SD21 video camera ticks once, indicating
that the operation takes effect. When you use the remote controller to stop video recording or turn off the
laser indicator, the SD21 video camera ticks twice.
b. The remote controller must be no more than 10 meters away from the camera, without any obstacle in
between.
c. In standby mode, you can press the Record, Photo, or Stop key on the remote controller to wake up the
SD21 video camera.
9. Wake up SD21 in Standby Mode
The SD21 video camera enters preview mode after power-on by default. If no task or operation is carried out
within the preset standby time, the system automatically enters the standby mode to save power. To wake up
Record key
Photo key
Stop key
Press and hold the Photo key for three
seconds to enable or disable the laser
function
the camera from standby state, you can press the Record, Photo, or Stop key, or press any key on the
remote controller.
Note:
a. In the standby state, the system does not wake up when you press any key on the TFT screen.
b. In the standby state, no information is displayed on the LCD segment screen.
10. Connecting AV Output
In the preview state, connect the SD21 video camera to a display device using an AV cable, while the SD21
video camera can still implement all its functions.
11. Connecting HDMI Output
In the preview state, connect the SD21 video camera to an HD display device using an HDMI cable.
Note: Incorrect removal of the HDMI cable may result in exceptions on the SD21 video camera. After being
restarted, the SD21 video camera can restore to the normal state.
12. Connecting the SD21 video camera in USB Mode
a. If no battery is built in the SD21 video camera, connect the SD21 video camera to a USB power adapter to
implement all the functions. The operation prompts are displayed on the LCD segment screen and the TFT
screen.
b. In the power-on state, use a USB cable to connect the SD21 video camera to a computer for accessing the
data in its memory and the Micro SD card.
The USB-connected icon is displayed on the LCD segment screen, and the green indicator also blinks slowly.
c. Incorrect removal of the USB cable may result in exceptions on the SD21 video camera. After being
restarted, the SD21 video camera can restore to the normal state.
13. Prompt Tones upon Operations
The SD21 video camera can generate various prompt tones upon operations.
a In normal cases, the SD21 video camera ticks once when you press the Record or Photo key,
indicating that the operation is valid.
b Upon stopping video recording, the SD21 video camera ticks twice, indicating that the video recording
operation stops.
c If code pairing is successful upon power-on, the SD21 video camera ticks twice, indicating that the
code pairing operation is successful.
d During video recording, the SD21 video camera does not generate tick tone when you press the
Photo key.
e When any operations are performed on the TFT screen, you can enable or disable prompt tone as
following. Press the M key when the SD21 video camera is in the preview state. Then press the > or < key to
display the Setup menu. Press the + or – key, and select Warning tone to make settings.
f During video recording, the SD21 video camera ticks twice when you press the Stop key on the
remote controller, indicating that the video recording operation stops.
g During video recording, no prompt tone is generated by the SD21 video camera or by the speaker on
the TFT screen when you press the Photo key on the remote controller.
h In the standby state, the SD21 video camera ticks twice when you press a key on the remote
controller, indicating that the system wakes up.
14. Laser Indicators
The SD21 video camera provides laser indicators for warning operations.
a After the SD21 video camera is powered on, the laser indicator is turned on when you press and hold
the Record key for three seconds, regardless of the working state.
b If the laser indicator is on, it will be turned off when you press and hold the Record key for three
seconds.
c In the standby state, you can also turn on/off the laser indicator.
d You can use a wireless remote controller to turn on/off the laser indicator.
Note: Pressing the Record key for three seconds to turn on/off the laser indicator does not affect the settings
of the Laser SYNC video parameters in "Parameter Settings."
15. Turning On/Off the TFT Screen
a. When the SD21 video camera is powered on, you can press and hold the Photo key for three
seconds to turn on/off the TFT screen.
b. The Photo key on the remote controller cannot turn on/off the TFT screen.
Storage and Play of a File
1. Connecting a USB Data Cable
You can copy the recorded files to a computer for playing by using a USB data cable. You can also remove
the Micro SD card and access the data using a card reader. Software like Media Player is preferred for
playing the recorded files.
Note:
1. Before removing the USB data cable, power off the
SD21 video camera.
2. When the power switch is at OFF, you can recharge
the battery in the camera. At this time, the red indicator
blinks slowly.
3. When the power switch is at ON, you can copy the
recorded files from the SD21 video camera to a
computer.
2. Connecting with an HDMI Cable or an AV Cable
You can play recorded files on a TV set or a monitor that
has a HD port, using an HDMI cable to connect the
SD21 video camera to the TV set or monitor.
Note:
1. After connecting to a monitor by HDMI cable, select
the proper input source for the SD21 video camera to
play files.
2. When using an AV cable, connect the terminals of the
SD21
USB interface
USB data cable
Computer
USB interface
TV set or monitor
SD21 AV
interface
AV data cable
SD21 HDMI
interface
HDMI data
TV set
HDMI
TV set AV
interface
AV data cable to the ports in the same color on the TV set or monitor. Ensure that the TV set or monitor is
properly grounded.
3. Adjust the parameter settings of the monitor to achieve the optimal display effect.
Installation and Use of a Backup Battery (D23)
1. Installing a Battery
You can install the D23 battery onto the SD21 video camera for power supply, without setting any parameters,
as shown in the following figure:
2. Checking the Battery Power
You can gently press the Power key to check the power level of the backup battery. The LED indicator on the
battery blinks for three seconds in different colors to show the current power.
3. Recharging the Battery
Use a USB cable to connect the power unit of the SD21 video camera to the USB port of the D23 battery to
recharge it; or connect a PC to the D23 battery using a USB cable for recharging, as shown in the following
figure. This backup battery has automatic protection against overcharging and short circuit. The red indicator
light keeps flashing when charging the battery and the green indicator light is on when the battery is fully
charged. (The battery can be charged for 500 times.)
Blinking (green)
upon full power
Power
Blinking (blue) upon
sufficient power
Blinking (red) upon
insufficient power
Not:
1. Do not remove the backup battery randomly.
2. If the SD21 video camera is not used for a long time, recharge the battery every six months to extend the
battery life.
3. It takes about 2 hours to fully charge this backup battery by the charger.
During recharging, the red indicator on the SD21 video camera
blinks, but the red indicator on the D23 battery does not blink.
MiNi USB
USB data cable
USB data cable
Power Supply
The SD21 video camera uses a power unit in compliance with the following certifications.
Note: The surface temperature of the power unit in use may increase, and this situation is normal.
Packing List
The articles in the packing box are as follows:
C-TICK mark
Australia Power Certification
CE mark
E.U. Power Certification
BS mark
U.K. Power Certification
GS mark
Germany Power Certification
PSE mark
Japan Power Certification
CCC mark
China Power Certification
UL mark
U.S. Power Certification
SD21 video
camera
TFT monitor
Remote
controller
Dedicated
waterproof
enclosure
Standard
battery
Backup
battery
Flat-mounted
assembly
Flat-surface
accessory
L-shaped helmet
accessory
Back clip
Bracket
Micro SD card
Power adapter
AV output cable
USB cable
Cloth bag
Strap
CD ROM
User’s Manual
Optional Accessories
The optional accessories for the SD21 video camera are as follows:
The precautions for movable accessories are as follows:
1. Use a rubber stopper for removable components.
2. Use the soft- and flat-mounted accessory only on a smooth plane in a car.
Portable power unit (2500 mAH)
Portable power unit (850 mAH)
Bicycle-mounted accessory
Bicycle-mounted accessory
Glass-suction
bracket
Helmet-top-mounted
accessory
Soft-and flat-mounted
accessory
HDMI output cable
Technical Specifications
Technical specifications of the SD21 video camera
Option
Specifications
Option
Specifications
View angle
170°
Format for video
recording (in PAL
system)
1080P 1920 x 1080P @25fps
1080i 1920 x 1080i @50fps
960P 1280 x 960P @25fps
720/50 1280 x 720P @50fps
720/25 1280 x 720P @25fps
WVGA 848 x 480P @100fps
WVGA 848 x 480P @50fps
Number of pixels
8 million CMOS sensor
(3200 x 2400)
Battery
1000 mAh lithium battery +
1100 mAh backup battery
Power consumption
650 mA @ 3.7 V (Max.)
Maximum video
recording time
4 hours (Max.)
Maximum audio
recording time
7 hours (Max.)
Video recording file
MOV format
Standby duration
200 hours (Max.)
Audio recording file
WAV format
Recharging duration
Approximately 3 hours
Shooting
3M, 5M, 8M JPEG images
Capacity of the Micro
SD card
Up to 64 GB SDHC card
USB port
USB2.0
Operating humidity
15%–85% RH
Distance for remote
control
10 meter (Max.)
Storage temperature
-20°C–+60°C
Operating system
Windows XP, Vista or Above,
Windows 7, or Mac OS
Operating temperature
-10°C–+50°C
Weight
80 g (without the screen)
105 g (with the screen)
File storage
30 minutes per segment in
normal cases
15 minutes per segment in
cyclic recording mode
Dimensions (W x H
x D)
60 mm x 51 mm x 42 mm
Precautions for the Waterproof Housing
The waterproof housing is a precision component. When using the waterproof housing, adhere to the
following precautions:
1. Do not randomly remove or change the O-ring, keys, and lens cover. Otherwise, the waterproof
performance deteriorates.
2. Do not put the waterproof housing in a place where corrosive gases are easily generated due to
existence of strong acid or alkali. Do not let the waterproof housing in contact with chemical or
corrosive substance, such as strong acid or alkali.
3. Do not put the waterproof housing in a place where temperature is over high (50°C) or low (-10°C) for a
long time to avoid deformation.
4. Do not expose it to direct sunlight for a long time to avoid deterioration of the waterproof performance.
5. Before use, ensure that the O-ring is intact, the seal is litter-free, the housing is fully sealed, and the
buckle is tight.
6. After using the housing in sea water, wash it using fresh water, clean it, and dry it in a cool place.
Precautions for the 3M Dual-side Foam Tape
When using the 3M dual-side foam tape, adhere to the following precautions:
1. Before fixing the 3M dual-side foam tape, select a proper surface to ensure proper contact between the
foam tape and the surface.
2. Before using the 3M dual-side foam tape, clean the surface where the foam tape is attached.
3. Before attaching the 3M dual-side foam tape, heat the surface of the foam tape, for instance, using an
electric blower, especially in a place where temperature is lower than -20°C.
Notice
When using the SD21 video camera, pay attention to the following notice information:
1. During continuous use, the body temperature of the SD21 video camera increases. This situation is
normal.
2. If the SD21 video camera will not be used for a long time, remove and keep the battery properly, and
recharge the battery every sixth month to ensure the battery performance.
3. During recording, enabling the digital zooming function may affect the image quality.
4. Shooting view angles are slightly different in different working modes of the video camera.
5. If a video file is large in size, a computer or a special-purpose player is preferred for smooth playback.
6. Cyclic recording and frequent recording/deleting operations may leave data fragments in the SD card,
causing failure to record or save files. To solve this problem, just backup the data to an external storage
and format the SD card.
Before using this product, please read and understand this manual, and keep it properly for future use.
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