DVR-01
Digital Video Recorder
User Guide
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Contents:
1 - DVR-01
1 - Base
1 - USB Cable
1 - 4GB Micro SD Card
1 - Built-in Lithium Battery
1 - Charger Plug
Charging the Battery
The battery can be charged by connecting the DVR-01 to your computer using the included USB
cable. You may also connect the USB cable to the included charger plug and plug this into a
standard outlet.
Battery Life
If the DVR-01 is recording continually, battery life will be 2-3 hours. If it is recording infrequently,
battery life will be 7-10 days.
Set Up:
When mounting the DVR-01 or placing it in the base, make sure the PIR sensor is above the camera
(see front cover) or the video will record upside down with the time stamp right side up.
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Installing the Micro SD Card
(Note: 4GB Micro SD card is factory
installed, can support up to 32GB.)
Open the battery-compartment
cover and nd the card slot at the
top of the compartment. Make
sure the card contacts are facing
down and slide the card into the
slot until it clicks.
Removing the Micro SD Card: Push the Micro SD card until you hear a
click, then release.
Powering on the DVR-01: Turn the power switch to the “ON” position.
Recording Video
• When the DVR-01 is on, any motion will activate the PIR sensor and
the DVR-01 will automatically start recording video and audio for 30
seconds. After 30 seconds, the DVR-01 will stop recording and return to
standby mode. The DVR-01 will start recording when the PIR sensor is
activated again.
• Response time: When DVR-01 is connected to external power, the response time from activation to the start of video recording is about .5
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