CAUTION
DO NOT OPEN!
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
CAUTION :
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
DO NOT OPEN COVERS (OR BACK).
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK,
1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
It is advised to read the Safety Precaution Guide through carefully before operating the
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product, to prevent any possible danger.
Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union
and other European countries with separate collection systems).
WA RN I NG : This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of un-insulated “dangerous voltage”.
CAUTION: This symbol is intended to alert the user to presence of important operating and
maintenance (Servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household
waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and
electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential
negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by
inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural
resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city office,
your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.
Do not Plug and unplug the power cord, it may result in product malfunction.
Do not install the product in an environment where the humidity is high.
Unless the product is waterproof or weatherproof, poor image quality may occur.
Do not drop the product or subject the product to physical shocks.
Except for vandal-proof or shockproof product, malfunctions may occur.
Never keep the product exposed to direct strong light.
Excessive sunlight exposure can damage the product.
Do not spill liquid of any kind on the product.
If the product gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Alcohol or beverage can contain minerals that corrode the
electronic components.
Do not install the product in extreme temperature conditions.
careful to provide ventilation when operating under high temperatures.
Use the product where temperatures are between 41 and 113 Fahrenheit. Be especially
Covert DVR Camera
2 Band AM/FM Alarm Clock Radio
V 2.5
ALC-DVR
User Manual
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3. PACKAGE CONTENT
3.1 Remote Control Functions
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2. FEATURES
supports a 1 channel video and a 1 channel audio recording and playback operation.
ASF file format. Simple data backup method to a PC.
from your PC, and playback those ASF files with popular media players.
• The Mini DVR Module supports NTSC or PAL video system, and auto detects video loss.
• The Mini DVR Module has a built-in MPEG4-SP video and G.726 audio codec. It
• Audio/ Video data are recorded directly on the SD card with FAT16/ 32 file system and
• Audio/ Video data are recorded directly as a ASF file format. You can view the data straight
@ 352 x 240 and PAL: 12 fps @ 640 x 480.
• The USB interface enables data to be transferred to a PC.
• For 1 GB SD card, the record time is about 5 hours at Standard Quality for NTSC: 30 fps
with independent video size, quality, and frame rate set up.
and IR Illuminator can be setup to ON/ OFF per hour.
• The DVR supports: Manual, Motion Detection, Schedule, and Alarm Recording mode
• Schedule Record (Schedule Record Priority Order: Alarm/ Motion Detection/ Continuous)
set-ups are available.
• Supports external alarm signal connection to enable alarm trigger recording.
• For motion detection, multiple detection blocks and appropriate motion trigger level
• Supports key lock function.
• For use anywhere, the device is supported by DC power adaptor.
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4. ALCDVR Description
4.3 Connection Overview
4.3.1 Monitor / Earphone installation
VR OUT : Connect to the external monitor and earphone.
4.3.2 SD memory card installation
Please make sure the SD card is in the correct direction before plug-in.
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4. ALCDVR Description
4.1 About the ALCDVR
The ALCDVR is an economic and covert DVR with all-in-one audio, video and playback function.
It has a SD memory card slot with a built in hidden camera.
It is simple to operate and is suitable for all evidence gathering needs (such as
on-site video evidence, loss prevention, babysitting surveillance).
4.2 ALCDVR Layout
1. Projection Lamp
2. Projection ON/OFF Button
3. Power ON/OFF
4. Radio/N1/N2 Band
5. Alarm 1 Button
6. Alarm 2 Button
7. Sleep Button
8. Snooze Button
9. Time Button
10. Hour Button
11. Minute Button
12. AM/FM Button
13. VR ON/OFF Button:
- Recording ON/OFF
14. REV. Button
- Projection Display mirror button
15. AM/FM scale
16. LCD Display
17. RC IR Sensor
18. Camera
19. DVR Power Led
- When Green (ON)
- When Flashing Orange/Green (REC)
20. Alarm 2 Wake Button
21. Speaker
22. Alarm 1 Wake Button
23. Radio Tuning
24. Volume
25. VR out (A/V Out)
26. Reset Button
27. SD Card Slot
28. AC Cord
29. FM Antenna
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: Suitable for external alarm recording. When alarm schedule
Record Size, please refer to 6.4 Record Setup for VIDEO SIZE
setup.
Record Quality, please refer to 6.4 Record Setup for VIDEO QUALITY
setup.
Audio Off Record, please refer to 6.4 Record Setup for AUDIO
RECORD setup.
SD Card has not been inserted or there is an error.
SD Card is conducting file testing.
SD Card is functioning normally.
Overwrite record.
6.4 Manual Record & Schedule Record .
manual recording status (start recording). For more information, please refer to
changes. Motion detection triggers schedule recording, but it will only start
recording when the variation exceeds the alarm limitation value. For more
information, please refer to 6.3 Motion Detection and 6.4 Manual Record &
Schedule Record .
continuous recording. For more information, please refer to 6.4 Manual Record
& Schedule Record .
Record Status: Manual Record Parameter.
SD Card Status:
monitoring is operational.
When SD card is not inserted, record and playback function is not operational, but
(1) Manual Record: Suitable to record at anytime. Press Rec button, to enter
1. Start Record: 3 Types of recording mode.
(2) Motion Detection Record: Suitable to record, when there are severe image
(3) Continuous Record: Suitable for few constant frame recording or on long-term
been setup, alarm icon will be shown on the display status bar (alarm triggered
(4) Alarm Record :
recording is setup).
Press /?
System Power Shortage.
2. Stop Record:
Manual Record
Enter /
Schedule Record
Repress button.
Stop playback and the system will auto re-check the record
Motion Detection/ Continuous) will be stopped.
schedule setup again.
Manual Record
Schedule Record
To continue recording, please follow the methods below to restart recording.
5.3 Record Mode
will flash indicating the SD card is proceeding with testing (complete boot time is several seconds)
When an image file error has been detected, the system will initiate auto repair.
NOTE 1: Each time after powering on, the system will auto-detect its peripherals. The REC LED
1. To power-up, connect to a AC power outlet.
5. OPERATION
5.1 Power On
2. After powering on, the system automatically enters live monitoring. When the
” icon shown on the status line, indicates that SD card is operating normally.
system is currently under schedule recording, it automatically will enter record mode.
flash quickly. Please re-format before proceeding.
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4. When SD card is not inserted or there is an error on the SD card, the Rec indicator will
indicator will flash quickly.
5. You can play while the SD card is “read only”, but you cannot record; and Rec
6. Should a power-loss occur, the system automatically returns to the previous recording mode.
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Button Lock: Indicates all buttons are locked (buttons are ineffective).
Video Status: Indicates external camera connection.
Do not withdraw the CF card while booting. It may destroy the data stored within the CF card.
5.2 Live Mode
Live mode is the default setup after system start-up.
• Time Display: System Date and Time.