Apotop DW31 User Manual

Wireless Camcorder
User Manual
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Names of Parts
Record Button
Status
Indicator
Video Mode
Photo Mode Direct Mode Cloud Mode
Mic
Micro SD Card Slot
Speaker Micro USB Port Strap Hook
Mode Button
Power Button
Tripod Mount
Clip Mount Magnet Mount
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Getting Started
Charging the Unit
Direct Mode (Local)
• Before initial use, fully charge the camera via power adapter or USB to computer system.
• During charging, the status indicator ashes in red. When the camera is fully charged, the indicator turns off.
Modes Navigation
• Press Power button to turn on the camera.
• Press Mode button to switch among Video-Direct Mode, Photo- Direct Mode, and Cloud Mode.
Camera Modes
Insert micro SD card (sold separately).
Video Mode
• Press Mode button to select Video Mode.
• Press Record button to shoot and press again to stop.
Photo Mode
• Press Mode button to select Photo Mode.
• Press Record button to take pictures.
Wireless Modes
Before using wireless modes, install below applications:
• Mobile app: Download [ApoEye] from Google Play or Apple Store.
• PC software: Install [PC APP] from the camera (Windows)(page 6).
Direct Mode
Connecting camera to mobile or PC directly for remote controlling, live viewing, album managing, and camera setup.
Cloud Mode
Connecting camera to cloud server via access point (AP) or mobile hotspot for internet video or live monitoring.
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Direct Mode (Local)
For initial use, install [ApoEye] app
Direct Mode (Intranet)
View
on mobile. Each camera has a unique Camera ID. (
Password is not required for the initial use, however, it is advised to go to [Setup] in app to setup password after connected.
Connect to Camera
For iOS user: For Android user:
• Set camera to Direct Mode .
• On mobile, go to [Settings] [Wi-Fi] Choose a camera. 3G connection will switch to
WiFi within 1 min.
• Run [ApoEye].
• Press camera bar to start.
iOS:
U2-xxxxxxxx)
• Set camera to Direct Mode and wait until indicator turns steady green.
• On mobile, activate WiFi.
• Run [ApoEye].
• Press camera bar to start.
U2-00000001
Available
Mobile / PC
View
Android:
CURRENT_AP
Connected
U2-00000001
Available
Zoom In
Invert Image Two W ay Voice
• Tap to talk to the camera from mobile; tap again to allow the camera to talk back to mobile.
Note:1. Move the camera further away from mobile when echo occurs.
2. Mobiles with low CPU clock speed may not have audio during streaming.
Zoom out
Take Photo
(SD card required)
Loop Recording
• Record and archive in 3 min interval
Quad View
• Tap to enable Quad View (up to four cameras).
• Tap a live view window to return to single view.
Album
View
Album
View
Shoot Video
(SD card required)
Setup
Setup
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Cloud Mode (Internet)
Mobile Hotspot
Cloud Mode (Internet)
Cloud Mode (Internet)
Recommended Cloud Server for Access:
USTREAM
A live broadcasting social media.
Before using Cloud Mode, setting up cloud AP and cloud server on camera are required.
Step 1: Setup Cloud AP in Direct Mode
On mobile, go to app [Setup] [Cloud Settings] [Cloud AP].
Select a WiFi network from [AP List]; enter network password
when prompted. If no p refer red AP is found, press [Other...] from [AP List] Enter network name and password.
Note: Mobile hotspot can be set as cloud AP.
Step 2: Setup Cloud Server in Direct Mode
• New user, press then enter email/username/password/
conrm for
password only
• Press [Save to Camera].
auto-registration. Returning user, enter username/
.
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AP
Cloud AP
AP
3G/4G
USTREAM
Cloud Server
Mobile / PC
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Cloud Mode (Internet)
Step 3: Connect Camera to Cloud Server
Options to connect to cloud server:
1. On mobile, press [Camera to Cloud] in [Setup] page.
2. On camera, set to Cloud Mode
While connecting, the status indicator ashes rapidly in orange.
.
Once connected, the status indicator ashes in green. If connection fails, the status indicator ashes in red and alerts in different
beeping frequencies.
Alert Cause/Solution
Cannot connect to cloud AP or i nv a l i d n e t wo rk p a sswo rd .
One time
Camera not inside WiFi area or weak signal.
Check AP settings or move camera closer to cloud AP.
Two times
Three times
No internet or the cloud server is not accessible. Cannot log in cloud server via internet.
Cloud service may be blocked by rewall.
Cloud server username or password is incorrect. Refer to
in [Setup] for instructions.
Username already taken. Create new account in [ApoEye].
Or go into [ApoEye] to view the error message.
Step 4: View Live Videos on Cloud Server
Options to view live videos:
1. Use mobile app:
Apple Store.
2. Visit website: http://www.ustream.tv Then search for username and select "username's show" to watch live video through camera.
Note: 1. Cloud service may change depending on their policy.
2. In some areas, mobile may not activate hotspot where there is no 3G/4G.
3. Experiencing delays while viewing live video may be due to high
internet trafc.
is available in Google Play or
USTREAM
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PC Applications
To use [ApoEye] features on PC, install [PC APP] rst. The [PC
Camera Indication
APP] has similar features and interface to [ApoEye] for easy user experience.
Installing [PC APP] from Camera
• Connect the camera to PC via a USB cable.
• [PC APP] AutoRun/AutoPlay activates.
• If AutoRun/AutoPlay is not starting: Go to [My computer] and search [PC APP] for installation.
Once installed, unplug the camera from PC then run [PC APP].
[PC APP] Features
• Press [View HD] or double-click the viewing window to
maximize it into full screen. Double-click again to return to the [PC APP] interface.
• To save videos or photos to PC:
Go to [Album]
Mass Storage and Webcam Modes
While camera is plugged in to PC, press Mode button on camera to switch between Mass Storage Mode (default) and Webcam
Mode. The status indicator shows steady red in Mass Storage
Mode and steady green in Webcam Mode ( "UVC_WEBCAM")
Select videos or photos Press [Save to PC].
In Skype or QQ, select
.
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Camera Indication
Condition Status Indicator Alert
Recording Flashing green One time Loop Recording Flashing orange One time Charging Flashing red None Fully Charged No indication Two times
Low Battery
Power Off No indication Two times Auto Power Off
(5 mins idle) Memory Full
SD Card Error
Forced Shutdown
Forced
Default
Settings
Car Camcorder
Flashing red every 5 sec.
(Warning)
Flashing red Two times
Flashing red Three times
Camera Hotkey
Press and hold Power button for 5 sec. to turn off camera.
Press and hold Mode and Record buttons for 5 sec. to restore default settings.
Press and hold Record button for 3 sec. to start loop recording
and
invert image.
Five times
(Shutdown)
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Troubleshooting
Situation Cause/Solution
Camera cannot turn on
Camera is frozen
Camera cannot record
Camera not found
Forgot camera password
Cannot watch live view Flickering segments on
live view
Battery power is low. Recharge the battery.
Press Power button for 5 sec. to turn off. Press Power button twice to turn on.
No SD card or SD card is full. SD card cannot be recognized. Format SD card in [ApoEye] or replace SD card.
Turn on camera, switch to Direct Mode. Press "Refresh" on mobile or PC to scan again.
Press both Mode and Record buttons for 5 sec. to reset.
Move camera closer to mobile.
TV system setting (50Hz/60Hz) is incorrect.
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