Elmo SUV-CAM User Manual

Introduction

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

 Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions

should be read before the appliance is operated.

 Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions

should be retained for future reference.

 Heed Warnings - All warnings on the product and in the

operating instructions should be adhered to.

 Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructions

should be followed.

 Cleaning - Unplug this product from the wall outlet before

cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

 Attachments - Do not use attachments not recommended

by the product manufacturer.

 Power Sources - This product should be operated only from

the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If
you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home
consult your appliance dealer or local power company. For
products intended to operate from battery power, or other
sources, refer to the operating instructions.

 Damage Requiring Service - Unplug this product from the

wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel
under the following conditions:

* When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
* If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the

product.

* If the product has been exposed to rain or water.

* If the product does not operate normally by following the

operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that
are covered by the operating instructions as an
improper adjustment of other controls may result in
damage and will often require extensive work by a
qualified technician to restore the product to its normal
operation.

* If the product has been dropped or damaged in any

way.

* When the product exhibits a distinct change in

performance - this indicates a need for service.

 Replacement Parts - When replacement parts are required,

be sure the service technician has used replacement parts
specified by the manufacturer or have the same
characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized
substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other
hazards.

 Heat - The product should be situated away from heat

sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

WARNING: Handling the cord on this product or

cords associated with accessories sold with this
product, will expose you to lead, a chemical known to
the State of California to cause birth defects or other
reproductive harm.

Wash hands after handling.

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WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
The connection of a non- shielded equipment interface cable to this
equipment will invalidate the FCC Certification or Declaration of this device
and may cause interference levels which exceed the limits established by the
FCC for this equipment. It is the responsibility of the user to obtain and use a
shielded equipment interface cable with this device. If this equipment has
more than one interface connector, do not leave cables connected to unused
interfaces. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

FOR UNITED STATES USERS:
INFORMATION

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:

-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

-Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.

-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

USER-INSTALLER CAUTION:

Your authority to operate this FCC verified equipment could be voided if you make
changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance to Part 15 of the FCC rules.

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Lithium-ion Battery Handling Precautions

Danger

 Do not disassemble or modify the battery pack. The battery pack is equipped with built-in safety protection features. Should these

features be disabled, the battery pack can leak acid, overheat, emit smoke, burst and/or ignite.

 Do not connect the positive (+) and (-) terminals with a metal object such as wire. Do not transport or store the battery pack together

with metal objects such as necklaces, hair pins etc. Otherwise, short-circuiting will occur, over current will flow, causing the battery
pack to leak acid, overheat, emit smoke, burst and/or ignite, or the metal object such as wire, necklace or hair pin can generate heat.

 Do not discard the battery pack into fire or heat it. Otherwise, its insulation can melt down, its gas release vent or safety features will

be damaged and/or its electrolyte can ignite, possibly leading to acid leakage, overheating, smoke emission, bursting and/or ignition.

 Do not use or leave the battery pack near a heat source such as a fire or a heater (80°C or higher). If the resin separator should be

damaged owing to overheating, internal short-circuiting may occur to the battery pack, possibly leading to acid leakage, overheating,
smoke emission, bursting and/or ignition of the battery pack.

 Do not immerse the battery pack in water or seawater, and do not allow it to get wet. Otherwise, the protective features in it can be

damaged, it can be charged with extremely high current and voltage, abnormal chemical reactions may occur in it, possibly leading
to acid leakage, overheating, smoke emission, bursting and/or ignition.

 Do not recharge the battery pack in extremely hot weather. Otherwise, hot temperatures can trigger its built-in protective features,

inhibiting recharging, or can damage the built-in protective features, causing it to be charged with extremely high current and voltage,
and, as a result, abnormal chemical reactions can occur in it, possibly leading to acid leakage, overheating, smoke emission,
bursting and/or ignition.

 Do not pierce the battery pack with a nail or other sharp objects, strike it with a hammer, or step on it. Otherwise, its battery pack will

became damaged and deformed, internal short-circuiting can occur, possibly leading to acid leakage, overheating, smoke emission,
bursting and/or ignition.

 Do not strike or throw the battery pack. The might cause leakage, overheating, smoke emission, bursting and/or ignition. Also, if the

protective feature in it becomes damaged, it could become charged with an extremely high current and voltage, abnormal chemical
reactions can occur, which can lead acid leakage, overheating, smoke emission, bursting and/or ignition.

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 Do not use an apparently damaged or deformed battery pack by drop of the battery pack or any other damage. Otherwise, acid

leakage, overheating, smoke emission, bursting and/or ignition of the battery pack may occur.

 Do not directly solder the battery pack. Otherwise, heat can melt down its insulation, damage its gas release vent or safety features

possibly leading to acid leakage, overheating, smoke emission, bursting and/or ignition.

 Do not reverse the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals. Otherwise, during recharging, the battery pack will be reverse – charged,

abnormal chemical reactions then may occur, or excessively high current can flow during discharging possibly leading to acid
leakage, overheating, smoke emission, bursting and/or ignition.

 Do not connect the battery pack to an electrical outlet, vehicle cigarette lighter, etc. When subjected to large voltage, over current can

flow on the battery pack, possibly leading to acid leakage, overheating, smoke emission, bursting and/or ignition.

 Do not use the battery pack for a purpose other than those specified. Otherwise, its guaranteed performance will be lost and/or its

service life will be shortened. Depending on the equipment in which the battery pack is used, excessively high current can flow
through battery pack, possibly damaging it and leading to acid leakage, overheating, smoke emission, bursting and/or ignition.

 Battery electrolytes can cause skin and eye injury. If you come into contact with any material leaking from the battery, it could be

electrolyte. Do not touch your face or eyes. Wash your hands or the area of contact with clean running water immediately. Seek
medical attention immediately if contact with the eyes has occurred.

Warning

 If recharging operation fails to complete even when a specified recharging time has elapsed, immediately stop further recharging.

Otherwise, acid leakage, overheating, smoke emission, bursting and/or ignition can occur.

 Do not put the battery pack into a microwave oven or pressurized container. Rapid heating or disrupted sealing can lead to acid

leakage, overheating, smoke emission, bursting and/or ignition.

 If the battery pack leaks or gives off a bad odor, remove it from any exposed flame. Otherwise, the leaking electrolyte may catch fire,

and the battery pack may emit smoke, burst or ignite.

 If the battery pack gives off an odor, generates heat, becomes discolored or deformed, or in any way appears abnormal during use,

recharging or storage, immediately remove it from the equipment or battery pack charger and stop using it. Otherwise, the
problematic battery pack can develop acid leakage, overheating, smoke, emission, bursting and/or ignition.

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Caution

 Do not use or subject the battery pack to intense sunlight or hot temperatures such as in a car in hot weather. Otherwise, acid

leakage, overheating and/or smoke emission can occur. Also, its guaranteed performance will be lose and/or its service life will be
shortened.

 The battery pack incorporates built-in safety devices. Do not use it in a location where high levels of static electricity may be present.

Otherwise, the safety devices can be damaged, possibly leading to acid leakage, overheating, smoke emission, bursting and/or
ignition.

 The guaranteed recharging temperature range is 0 to 45°C. A recharging operation outside this temperature range can lead to acid

leakage and/or overheating of the battery pack, and may cause damage to it.

 If electrolyte leaking from the battery pack contacts your skin or clothing, immediately wash it away with running water. Otherwise,

eye injury or skin inflammation can occur.

 Store the battery pack in a location where children cannot reach it. Also, make sure that sure that a child does not take out the battery

pack from the battery pack charger or equipment.

 If you find rust, a bad odor, overheating and/or other irregularities when using the battery pack for the first time, return it your supplier

or vendor.

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BEFORE YOU USE

Temperature of the main body

When this recorder is used for a long time in the power-on state, the temperature of the main body may become high. However, this
is not a fault.

 The power plug cord applicable to the local power specifications is attached. Be sure to use power cord applicable to your local

power specification.

 Use only the attached AC adapter. Do not use any other AC adapter on any account.
 Use this recorder under the following environmental conditions:

Temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Camera Head: -10°C to 50°C (14°F to 122°F)
Humidity: -10 to 80% (No condensation)

 Do not place this recorder at any of the following places:

* A place exposed to direct sunlight, a humid or dusty place, a place exposed to sea wind
* A place with an extreme temperature or humidity variation, such as near an air conditioner
* A place near magnet or magnetic field

 Camera head

If the camera head has been used in water, such as sea and river, wash the camera head completely with fresh water, wipe the water
off the camera head with a dry, soft cloth, and dry the camera head completely in an airy, shaded place.

 Note: The recorder and the AC adapter are not waterproof.

 Camera cable

* Note: Pulling or dragging the camera cable when using the camera could cause failure to the recorder or the camera.
* Note: If there is a break or hole in the camera cable coating this could cause water penetration through such break or hole and

resultant failure in the recorder or the camera.

 Do not clean the recorder with volatile solvent, such as thinner and benzene; this could cause the recorder to fail. Clean this

recorder only with a dry, soft cloth.

 Do not rub or hit the front or the LCD panel roughly, the front or the LCD panel could be damaged or broken.

 Do not point the camera lens directly at the sun, or the camera may malfunction.

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 Do not handle the recorder or the camera head roughly.

 When removing the battery, turn OFF the power supply to the recorder beforehand.

 When carrying the recorder or the camera head, be sure hold the recorder and the camera securely.

 When using the camera head or the recorder on your body, take care that the camera cable or the strap does not catch on anything.

 Never operate or watch the display while driving a car or a bike, you could have an accident. When using the camera in your car or

on your body, pay attention to the traffic and road surface conditions around you to prevent any accident

 This recorder is composed of precision electronic parts and components. If this recorder is handled as follows, the internal data could

be destroyed:

* The battery is removed, the SD memory card is extracted or the USB cable is connected when the recorder is in operation.
* The USB cable or the AC adapter comes out during communication.
* Any other abnormal way of handling

 If this recorder is disassembled or altered intentionally by the user, the recorder will no longer be qualified for free repair even if it is

within the warranty period.

 Luminescent spot and black spot

This recorder uses a CCD area image sensor composed of numerous pixels, and some of the pixels may not operate normally.
Therefore, luminescent spots or black spots could be witnessed on the output screen. This is not a defect but a phenomenon
peculiar to the CCD area image sensor.

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 Battery

* The battery used for this recorder is a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. This battery is susceptible to temperature and humidity,

and the higher or lower the humidity is, the more the battery is susceptible.

* Whenever the use of this recorder ends, be sure to remove the battery.
* Note: The shooting enabled time duration is shorter in cold climate, such as at a ski area.

* If the battery is dropped by accident, check the terminal area for deformation. If the battery is set in this recorder with the terminal

area deformed, the recorder may be damaged.

* Batteries must be disposed of as chemical waste. DO NOT INCINERATE AS BATTERY MAY EXPLODE
* Be careful not to drop the battery pack when you release it from the Cam.
* For a long-time storage, select a dry place with the temperature range of 15 – 25℃.
* Be careful not to get the battery wet.

 Clock

* This recorder contains no clock battery. If the clock is kept supplied with power from the camera battery, the date and time

settings will be reset. If this is the case, set the date and time again. (ÎP

 LCD panel

* The LCD panel used for the LCD monitor has been made with ultra-high precision, has the effective pixel count of 99.99% or

more. However, note that some LCD panels may have the pixel missing and a continuous glow of 0.01% or less.

 AC adapter

* This camera will not operate unless the battery pack is installed.
* When the AC adapter is used near a radio receiver (particularly when receiving medium wave), the radio receiver could have

noise. When using, keep the AC adapter at least 1m (3.3ft.) away from a radio receiver.

* The AC adapter in use could emit oscillating sound from the inside. This is not an abnormal phenomenon.
* After use, be sure to unplug the AC adapter from the AC power outlet or power will be continue to be consumed at up to 0.3W.
* Be careful not to contaminate the terminal area of the AC adapter.

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 SD memory card

Do not leave the SD memory card in any place that is exposed to high temperature or direct sunlight or any source of
electromagnetic wares or static electricity. Also, do not bend, drop or strongly shock the SD memory card.

Otherwise, the SD memory card could be broken or the contents of the SD memory card could be destroyed or lost.

* After use or for storage or carriage, put the SD memory card into a case or pouch.
* Be careful not to allow the terminal area at the back of the SD memory card to be contaminated with dirt, water or foreign matter.

Do not the terminal area.

 Image data

The recorded data could be destroyed or lost if you fail to handle the unit or the SD card according to the precautions noted above.
Under those circumstances, ELMO USA Corp will not liable in any way for any damages due to corruption of or loss of the recorded
data.

 Do not use the product where video or audio recording is prohibited by law.

You may to be ordered to leave, have the product confiscated, be arrested and be subject to fines and prosecution.

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 Condensation

“Condensation” is the formation of small drops of water on the inside or outside of this recorder when steam in the air changes to
liquid when it is brought from a cold place suddenly into a warm place. If the recorder is used with condensation, the camera could
not take clear images or the recorder could be broken down.

Condensation tends to occur when

* This recorder is brought from a ski slope into a heated place.
* This recorder is brought from a cooled room or car compartment into a hot open air.

Measures to counter condensation
When this recorder has to be brought from a cold place suddenly into a warm place, place the recorder in a plastic bag and airtightly
seal the bag beforehand. Then, leave the recorder as it is in the warm place for about an hour, and then take it out when the recorder
is warmed up to the ambient temperature.

If condensation occurs
Turn OFF the power supply, and leave this recorder for about an hour until the condensation disappears. After confirming no
condensation, start using the recorder.
Note with care that if the recorder is used particularly with the condensation left on the inside of the camera lens, the recorder could
not record clear images.

 Carrying

Do not sit down on a chair or the like with this recorder in the rear pocket of your trousers or skirt, or the recorder could be broken
down or damaged.

 Life of the O-rings

The waterproof function of this recorder and camera head is maintained by 4 O-rings within the camera head. The life of these
O-rings depends on how the recorder is used. However, in order to reliably maintain the waterproof function, it is advisable to
replace the O-rings at a cycle of once a year.
The replacement can be handled for a charge by ELMO USA Service Department only.

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DISCLAIMERS

● The contents of this instruction manual are subject to change without notice.

● It is prohibited to copy any part or the whole of this instruction manual without our prior written consent. Unless used for personal

use, it is also prohibited under copyright law to use this instruction manual without our prior consent.

● For any claim for loss or lost earnings due to the use of this recorder or any claim raised by a third person or party, be forewarned
that we are not liable.

* ELMO does not warrant this product for suitability for any specific purpose.

● ELMO USA Corp will not liable for: a) any claim for loss earnings due to the use of this recorder or any claim raised by a third person
or party, b) for any damage, lost earnings or the like caused by the loss of the memory contents due to failure, repair or other reason,
be forewarned that we are not liable at all.

 Precautions for shooting

When shooting an important scene, be sure to try shooting beforehand and confirm normal video and audio recording operation.

 Compensation related to the memory contents

ELMO USA Corp. will not be liable for compensation to the user if the visual record or audio record fails due to some problem with
this recorder or SD memory card.

 Image of the SD memory card

The data recorded on this recorder may not be playable on some other recorders. Always confirm this compatibility beforehand.
The following images may not be playable on this recorder:

- Images recorded or created on other recorders

- Images edited on a PC

 Memory card applicable to this recorder

- For this recorder, the SD memory card formatted in the FAT16 from that complies with the SD Standard can be used..

- As the SD memory applicable to this camera, SD Memory Card M-Series made by Hagiwara Sys-Com is recommended.

The SD memory card formatted may not always be applicable based on the maker and the kind of the SD memory card for

this recorder.

- For this recorder, the SD memory cards up to 2GB in capacity can be used.

The free space of the SD memory card is smaller than the indicated capacity.

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 Life of the battery

The battery has its own span of life. Along with the frequency of use and the time passed, the battery capacity decreases gradually.
When the usable time becomes substantially short, the battery life seems to have come near the end. Then, procure a new battery.

 LCD monitor

* Do not press the LCD monitor strongly, or the display of the LCD monitor could be uneven or the LCD monitor could be broken

down.

* When used in a cold place, images look like trailing. However, this is not a fault.

 Images in this manual

The photos in this manual as display image examples are only imaginary. They are not images actually taken by using this recorder.

 Copyright

Unless used for personal use, it is prohibited strictly under copyright law or international convention to use any still-image or
moving-image format file without the prior consent of the copyright holder. It is also prohibited strictly under copyright law or
international convention to transfer such a file, whether it is paid for or charge-free, onto the Internet or distribute the same to third
persons. If this recorder should be used for any illegal act against copyright law, be forewarned that we are not liable at all for any
compensation. Even if using for personal use, be careful that there could be a situation where video or audio recording is restricted or
illegal.

- The SD logo is a registered trademark.

- Windows, Windows MediaTM, Internet Explorer and DirectX are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation of the United States and
other countries.

- Other names, company names and product names referred to in this instruction manual are trademarks or registered trademarks
of the respective companies.

This recorder may be use in household environment. However, if this recorder is used in close proximity to a radio receiver or
television receiver, poor reception could be caused. Handle the recorder in the proper manner in accordance with the instruction
manual.

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Contents

Introduction ...................................................................................... 82

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ....................................................... 82

Lithium-ion Battery Handling Precautions ....................................84

BEFORE YOU USE ...................................................................... 87

DISCLAIMERS.............................................................................. 92

Contents........................................................................................ 94

Confirming the Accessories upon Unpacking ............................... 95

Preparations .....................................................................................96

The Name of Each Part ................................................................96

The Name of Each Screen ...........................................................97

How to Charge the Recorder ........................................................ 98

Remaining Battery Power .............................................................99

How to Use and Remove the Belt Clip .......................................100

How to attach/detach the camera head ...................................... 102

Waterproof function of this recorder ...........................................103

How to Load and Unload the SD Memory Card ......................... 104

Turn ON and Turn OFF the Power Supply .................................105

Turning ON the power suppl y ..................................................... 105

Turning OFF the power supply ...................................................105

Setting to the hold state ...............................................................106

Set the Date and Time ...................................................................107

Recording .......................................................................................108

How to record.............................................................................. 108

Changing the record settings...................................................... 110

Standard duration of recording ................................................... 11 2

Playing back the file......................................................................114

How to play the file ..................................................................... 114

Search / Bookmark ..................................................................... 115

Changing the play settings ......................................................... 11 7

Delete File .......................................................................................11 9

Using in Connection with External Devices .............................. 120

Attaching an external microphone to the recorder .....................120

Outputting video to the external monitor ....................................121

Connection to the earphone .......................................................122

Connection to a speaker............................................................. 122

Changing Various Settings on the Setting Item Screen..........123

How to change ............................................................................ 123

Setting Item List .......................................................................... 124

SD card information ....................................................................126

Format SD card .......................................................................... 127

Firmware upgrade....................................................................... 128

Setting the Date and Time ..........................................................130

Replacing the Lens .......................................................................132

Adjusting the Focus...................................................................... 133

Connection to the PC.................................................................... 134

Connection to the PC ................................................................. 134

Browsing the files........................................................................ 135

Troubleshooting ............................................................................136

Specification .................................................................................. 141

Optional Accessories ................................................................... 142

Note .................................................................................................143

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Confirming the Accessories upon Unpacking

Recorder

Camera head

Instruction manual

AC adapter/ Power cord

Battery pack

Introduction (Continued)

USB cable

Earphone

Belt clip

AV cable

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Preparations

The Name of Each Part

Recorder

Strap hole

Microphone

LCD

LED

∨(Down)

Belt clip locking screw

Earphone / AV output

∧(Up)

REC

External microphone

Camera head
attaching connector

POWER&

HOLD

MENU

ENTER

SD card slot

RESET

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Belt clip

Battery lock

USB terminal

DC-IN terminal

Camera Head

Lens cover

Front glass

Camera cable

Direction indicator ring
※The side marked with

the ELMO logo
indicates the upper
side.

Camera unit

Screw lock

Head connector

y

∧ ∨

The Name of Each Screen

Preparations (Continued)

Playlist

Return

SELECT

ENTER

MOV00001.asf

00:00:00 010:25:00(999MB)

Folder name
HOLD
AV cable connection
External microphone

Battery remaining power

Blue: Normal
Red: Charged

SD memory card

Blue: SD memory card i n
Gray: No SD memory card

Record state

OK

Record file name
Record mode

: Video + audio

: Video (No audio)

: Audio only

Recordable time
SD memory card remaining capacity

Recorded time
Record state

:Record state

:Record standby state

: Video + audio
: Video (No audio)
: Audio only

MOV00001.asf

Play state

: Play state

: Pause state

Played time
Total recorded time
Volume

00:00:50/00:07:00

zWarning message displa

Message Meaning
Load the SD memory
card.

The SD memory card is
locked. Check and load
the SD memory card
again.
The SD memory card is
unformatted. Do you want
to format the SD memory
card now?
This file cannot be played. The file is corrupted and cannot be

The SD memory card has
little remaining capacity.

The SD memory card has not been
loaded or may not have been loaded
properly. (ÎP104)
The write switch of the SD memory
card is in “LOCK.”

The SD memory card has been
formatted in a wrong format. Format
the SD memory card in the FAT16
file system (ÎP127)

played. Delete the data.
The remaining capacity of the SD
memory card is very low.

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Preparations (Continued)

How to Charge the Recorder

1 Set in the battery.

Fit the catches of the battery in their mating slits in the recorder,
and push the battery in completely.

Fit catches in

Battery

2 Start recharging.

Plug the DC plug of the AC adapter in the DC-IN terminal on
the side of the recorder, and plug the power plug in the AC
power outlet.

To AC power receptacle

DC-IN terminal

DC plug

While ch arging, the
LED lights up orange.
Upon completing the
charge, the LED turns
green.

Push

Check

Battery charging time and continuous operating time

Charging time

Approx. 3 hours Approx. 5 hours Approx. 2.5 hours

※ Charging in a high-temperature or low-temperature

environment may require longer time

Continuous play

time

When plugging or unplugging the AC adapter,

turn OFF the power supply to the recorder
beforehand.

Continuous recording time

(Saving mode: ON)

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Remaining Battery Power

Preparations (Continued)

1 According to the remaining batter y power, the battery icon on

the upper right corner of the LCD monitor varies as illustrated
below:

Remaining
battery
power:

Change in
the icon
display

Full

Battery remaining power

Empty

2 When the remaining battery power is running low, the “No

Battery Power” indicator appears on the LCD monitor and the
power is turned OFF in 5 minutes.

In this case, recharge the battery immediately with the supplied
AC adapter. (ÎP

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“No Battery Power”

Warning

Preparations (Continued)

How to Use and Remove the Belt Clip

How to attach the belt clip

1 Remove the belt clip locking screw

Remove the belt clip locking screw by turning it
counterclockwise.

Belt clip locking
screw

2 Attach the belt clip.

Match the slit (1) in the reorder side with the A part of the belt
clip.

Slit (1)

A part of the belt clip

Do not apply excessive force to the belt clip, or the belt

clip could be broken.

Belt clip

3 Fit the belt clip

Fit the convex (B) part of the belt clip in the slit (2) by pressing it
in the arrowed direction.

4 Attach the belt clip locking screw.

Attach the belt clip locking screw by turning it clockwise.

The threaded hole for belt clip locking is of the same

shape and size as that of the threaded hole (1/4-20UNC)
of tripods, so that this recorder can be used by fixing it to
flexible camera mounts available in the market.

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Convex (B) part of the belt

Slit (2)

Belt clip locking screw

How to remove the belt clip

Preparations (Continued)

1 Remove the belt clip locking screw

Turn the Belt clip locking screw counterclockwise for removal.

Belt clip locking
screw

2 Remove the belt clip.

Press the C part of the belt clip in the arrowed direction while

pressing the other side of the belt clip

.

C part of the belt clip

3 Attach the belt clip locking screw.

Attach the belt clip locking screw by turning it clockwise.

Belt clip locking

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screw

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Preparations (Continued)

How to attach/detach the camera head

When attaching the camera head to the recorder, turn OFF the power supply to the recorder beforehand.

Attaching the Camera Head to the Recorder

1 Remove the rubber cover.

Remove the rubber cover from the camera head attaching
connector of the recorder.

Rubber cover.

2 Attach the camera head.

Attach the head connector of the camera head to the camera
head attaching connector.

Camera head.

Camera head attaching
connecto

When attaching the

head connector,
confirm the right
connector position in
relation to the camera
connector so that the
pins mate with the
holes. If the head
connector is thrust
forcibly, the camera
connector pins could
be bent or other
damage could be
caused.

3 Fasten the screw lock.

Fix the camera head by turning the screw lock of the head
connector clockwise.

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Screw lock.

Head
connector
(Concave)

Camera connector

(Convex)

Preparations (Continued)

Removing the Camera Head

1 Remove the camera head.

Turn the screw lock of the head connector counterclockwise to remove the camera head, and attach the rubber cover.

Waterproof function of this recorder

The camera head section of this recorder is waterproof. Note with care that the recorder is NOT waterproof.
zWaterproof performance: Corresponding to JIS Protection Class 8 (IP×8) with waterproof structure working up to 40m in water depth.

Camera head part:
Waterproof

Recorder part:
Non-waterproof

The recorder part is not waterproof structure. Do not soak
in water.

After using the camera head in the water (sea, river),
wash the camera head completely with fresh water. Then,
wipe water droplets off the camera head with a dry, soft
cloth, and dry the camera head completely in an airy,
shaded area.

When the lens is replaced or the focus is adjusted, check
the thread part and the O-ring for dirt, and the O-ring for
breaks, scrapes or cracks. These defects could cause a
water leak or failure.

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Preparations (Continued)

How to Load and Unload the SD Memory Card

When loading or unloading the SD memory card, turn OFF the power supply to the recorder beforehand, or the stored data

could be lost. The file saved in the SD memory card could be corrupted or deleted or “write” function of the SD memory card
could be disabled.

Do not insert any object other than the SD memory card into the SD memory card socket, or the recorder could be damaged.

How to load the SD memory card

How to unload the SD memory card

1 Load the SD memory card.

Load the SD memory card in the SD memory card slot in the
side of the recorder. At this time, ensure that the back side of
the SD memory card is the topside (LCD side).

SD me mory car d sl ot

SD memory card
(Back side)

SD memory card (Front side)

LCD

SD memory card (Back side)

1 Unload the SD memory card.

Push the SD memory card in the arrow direction, and the SD
memory card will eject a little. Pull out the SD memory card
from the SD memory card socket.

Push the SD memory
card.

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Turning ON the power supply

Turn ON and Turn OFF the Power Supply

Before turning ON the power supply, be sure to load the SD memory card. (ÎP104)

1 Turn ON the power supply.

Press [POWER&HOLD] slide switch to the POW ER side for approx. 2 seconds.
Then, the Startup screen appears on the LCD monitor.
※When the power supply is being turned ON, do not operate any buttons.

Turning OFF the power supply

1 Turning OFF the power supply

Press [POWER&HOLD] slide switch to the P OWER side for approx. 2 seconds.
Then, the power supply is turned OFF.

Do not turn OFF the power supply to the recorder during recording,

or the file under recording could be broken and unable to be played.

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Playlist screen

Power OFF

After turning ON the power
supply, do not operate any
buttons until the Playlist
screen appears, or the SD
memory card may not be
recognized normally.

※ When turning ON the power

supply to the recorder for the first
time after the purchase, the
screen for setting the date and
time appears (ÎP107)

Auto Power OFF Function

If no operation is made for approx.
5 minutes except the time when the
camera is recording or playing, the
power supply to the camera will be
turned OFF automatically to save
the battery life.

Setting to the hold state

1 Set to the hold state.

Press the [POWER&HOLD] slide switch to “HOLD” side until the switch is clicked.
※ When the recorder is set to the hold state, no other functions of the recorder

are available. This helps prevent wrong operations during the recording or
when playing back the data.

“Click”

2 Release the hold state.

Return the [POWER&HOLD] slide switch to the center.

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Set the Date and Time

When the power supply to the recorder is turned ON for the first time after purchase, the Date and Time Setting screen appears.
Then, set the date and time according to the procedures below.

1 Move the cursor.

To move forward the cursor, press [ENTER]. To move backward the cursor,
press [MENU].
※ cursor moves forward in the following order:

Yea r Æ Month Æ Day Æ Hour Æ Minute Æ Second

2 Change the values.

Change the values by using [∧] or [∨]

Cursor

3 Accept the values.

Press [REC] to fix the values.

●Now, the initial setting is completed, and the Playlist screen appears.

In an y of the following events, the date and time setting is reset, so you must set the date and time again:

●The battery has been removed from the recorder.

●The recorder with the battery in has not been used for a long time.

●The battery has been discharged completely.

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q

)

Recording

How to record

1 Turn ON the power supply. (ÎP105)
2 Start video recording.

The recorded data is saved automatically on the SD memory card.

Method (1):

Playlist screen

Record Standby
screen

Displays the camera
image. (For audio only,
the microphone is
displayed.)

[REC] lighting

[REC]

[REC]

Press [REC] to stand by for the
recording. Press [REC] again to
start recording.

In the record standby state, it is
possible to adjust the camera
direction while watching the LCD
monitor or set the record by using
the OSD. (ÎP110)
(For audio only, such adjustment is
not re

uired.

Record screen

Starts recording.

[REC] blinking

Method (2):

Playlist screen

[REC]

When shooting an important scene, be sure to try
shooting beforehand and check the resolution,
the video quality and the frame rate to see
whether their settings are appropriate or not.

Do not turn OFF the power supply to the recorder
during recording, or the being recorded could be
corrupted and become unplayable.

Hold down [REC] to start recording.

This is convenient for quick start when the
camera direction adjustment or record
setting is not required.

Hold down

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How to record (Continued)

3 End video recording.

How to end (1)

Record screen

[ENTER]

Playlist screen

Only when the frame rate set value is 25 frames/sec or 15 frames/sec, will the Record Preview screen be displayed at 12.5

frames/sec. However, the file is recorded at the record frame rate set value.

Hold down [ENTER], and the
recording will end.

Hold down

Upon the end of recording, the
recorded file can reviewed
shortly.

Recording (Continued)

How to end (2)

Record screen

[REC]

Record Standby
screen

Hold down [REC], and the
recording will end.

Hold down

Stand by for the recording,
and prepares for the next
recording.

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Recording (Continued)

Changing the record settings

1 Turn ON the power supply. (ÎP105)
2 Display the Record Mode setting screen.

Press [REC] once to enter the Record mode, and then, press
[MENU] to appear the Record Mode setting screen.

3 Select the record setting item.

Move the cursor to the items to be set using [∧] or [∨], and
press [ENTER] to make the selection.

When [ENTER] is pressed in the 2nd menu level, the setting
is accepted and the OSD menu disappears. When [MENU]
is pressed in the 1st or 2nd menu level, the setting is
cancelled and the OSD menu disappears.

Record settings
OSD

-1st hierarchy,

-2nd hierarchy,

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Recording (Continued)

[OSD item list of record settings]

1st menu level 2nd menu level

Resolution

Video Quality

Frame Rate

Record Mode

[Video/Audio]

Time Display

Display Brightness

Camera Length

Exposure

Name

704×480

640×480

320×240

160×128

High

Standard

Low

25 frames/sec

15 frames/sec

5 frames/sec

3 frames/sec

1 frame/sec

Video + Audio

Video (No Audio)

Audio Only

Counter

Clock
Dark ÅÆ Bright

11 steps
80cm

150cm
Dark ÅÆBright

13 steps

Function

To set the resolution

To set the video quality

To set the frame rate

To set the data to be recorded

To switch the time display mode in the status display bar to the counter mode or clock
mode

To set the brightness of the LCD monitor

To set the length of the cable of the camera head to be connected

To adjust the intensity of light that comes into the camera

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Recording (Continued)

Standard duration of recording

[SD memory card capacity: 1GB] Record Mode: Video (No Audio) ※Comparison table of approximate recording time.

Resolution Video quality

704 x 480

640 x 480

320 x 240

160 x 128

High
Standard
Low
High
Standard
Low
High
Standard
Low
High
Standard
Low

25 frames/sec 15 frames/sec 5 frames/sec 3 frames/sec 1 frames/sec

34min 56min 2hr50min 4hr44min 14hr12min
38min 1hr 4min 3hr14min 5hr24min 16hr14min
45min 1hr15min 3hr47min 6hr19min 18hr57min
45min 1hr15min 3hr47min 6hr19min 18hr57min

54min 1hr30min 4hr32min 7hr34min 22hr44min
1hr 8min 1hr53min 5hr41min 9hr28min 28hr25min
1hr 8min 1hr53min 5hr41min 9hr28min 28hr25min

1hr30min 2hr31min 7hr34min 12hr38min 37hr54min
2hr16min 3hr47min 11hr22min 18hr57min 56hr51min
4hr32min 7hr34min 22hr44min 37hr54min 113hr42min

6hr 3min 10hr 6min 30hr19min 50hr32min 151hr36min
9hr 5min 15hr 9min 45hr29min 75hr48min 227hr25min

[SD memory card capacity: 1G] Record Mode: Video + Audio ※Comparison table of approximate recording time.

Resolution Video quality

704 x 480

640 x 480

320 x 240

160 x 128

[SD memory card capacity: 1GB] Record Mode: Audio ※Comparison table of approximate recording time.

71hr4min

High
Standard
Low
High
Standard
Low
High
Standard
Low
High
Standard
Low

25 frames/sec 15 frames/sec 5 frames/sec 3 frames/sec 1 frame/sec

33min 56min 2hr44min 4hr26min 11hr50min

38min 1hr 4min 3hr 6min 5hr 1min 13hr13min

45min 1hr14min 3hr35min 5hr48min 14hr57min

45min 1hr14min 3hr35min 5hr48min 14hr57min

53min 1hr29min 4hr16min 6hr51min 17hr13min

1hr7min 1hr50min 5hr15min 8hr21min 20hr18min

1hr 7min 1hr50min 5hr15min 8hr21min 20hr18min

1hr29min 2hr26min 6hr51min 10hr43min 24hr43min
2hr12min 3hr35min 9hr48min 14hr57min 31hr35min
4hr16min 6hr51min 17hr13min 24hr43min 43hr44min
5hr35min 8hr50min 21hr15min 29hr32min 48hr23min

8hr 3min 12hr29min 27hr44min 36hr40min 54hr 8min

Frame rate

Frame rate

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Recording (Continued)

The actual memory capacity and recording time of the SD mem ory card may depend on its manufacture or type.

When the SD memory card of different capacity from 1GB is used, the recording time is roughly proportional to the capacity.

The recording time of the SD memory card of the same capacity varies according to the shooting conditions.

 SD memory card applicable to this camera

・As the SD memory card applicable to this camera, SD Memory Card M-Series made by Hagiwara Sys-Com

is recommended.

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Playing back the file

How to play the file

1 Turn ON the power supply (ÎP105)
2 Select the file

Select the file to be played by using [∧] or [∨].

3 Play the file

Press [ENTER] to play the file.
※ When the playback ends, return to the Playlist screen.

z Button operation during playback

Button operation Function

[∧]
[∨]

[ENTER]

[MENU]

Frame-by-frame rewind/Frame-by-frame playback
It is normal operation to take approx. two more seconds for
frame-by-frame rewind than frame-by-frame playback due to the
file structure.

When frame-by-frame rewind is in work (The duration to

displaying the previous frame), do not conduct any
operation. Unexpected operation may occur.

To adjust the volume

To stop temporarily
☞When this button is held down, the

Playlist screen is displayed again.

To switch the play mode (ÎP115)
/When the recorder is at a pause, the
OSD remains in display.

☞When this button is held down, the
Setting Item screen is displayed.

Playlist screen

[ENTER]

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Search / Bookmark

1 Turn ON the power supply. (ÎP105)
2 Play the file. (ÎP11 4)
3 Switch the play mode.

During the data playing, each time [MENU] is pressed, the play mode is switched as follows:

Play Search Bookmark

Search mode

In the search mode, when [∧] (UP) or [∨] (DOW N) is held down, the data in
playback can be fast-rewound or fast-forwarded.

z

Button operation in the search mode

Button operation Function

[∧]
[∨]

[ENTER]

[MENU]

shorter by jumping through the frames. Some scenes maynot be
displayed during Fast-rewind/Fast-forward. Audio function does not
output sound during Fast-rewind/Fast-forward.

To go to the next file or to return to the previous file
☞When this button is held down, the play mode is

switched to the fast-forward/fast-rewind mode.

To stop temporarily
☞When this button is hel d down, the Playlist screen is

displayed again.

To switch the play mode
☞When this button is held down, the Setting Item screen

is displayed.

Fast-rewind/Fast-forward make the total time of pla yback

Playing back the file (Continued)

File exchange (Next file / Previous file)

When the record mode for the playing file

is set to [Video + Audio] or [Video], the
mode can not be selected to [Audio only].

When the record mode for the playing file

is set to [Audio only], the mode can not be
selected to [Video + Audio] or [Video].

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Playing back the file (Continued)

Bookmark mode

In the bookmark mode, when a favorite scene is checked with
[

] and [ENTER] is pressed, the checked favorite scene can

be displayed instantaneously by using [∧] (UP) or [∨] (DOW N)

z Button operation in the bookmark mode

Button operation Function

[∧]
[∨]

[ENTER]

[MENU]

Depending on the length of video file, the scene may start

slightly earlier than bookmarked position.The bookmark
function is used as a rough indication for playing video.

The bookmark is not retained after the end of the data

play.

To jump to the checked bookmark

To check a bookmark
☞When this button is held down, the

bookmark is deleted.

To switch the play mode
☞When this button is held down, the

Setting Item screen is displayed.

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Changing the play settings

1 Turn ON the power supply. (ÎP105)
2 Play the file. (ÎP11 4)
3 Display the play settings.

Press [ENTER] in playback to pause the recorder.
Then, press [MENU]. Then, the Play Setting OSD appears.

4 Select the play settings.

Move to the item to be set by using [∧] (UP) or [∨] (DOW N), and fix
the selection by pressing [ENTER].

When [ENTER] is pressed in the 2nd menu level, the setting is fixed
and the OSD menu. When [ENTER] is pressed in the 1st or 2nd menu
level, the setting is cancelled and the OSD menu disappears.

When the playing an audio file, the Play Setting OSD is not

displayed.

Playing back the file (Continued)

Play settings
OSD

-1st hierarchy,

-2nd hierarchy,

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Playing back the file (Continued)

[OSD item list of play settings]

1st menu level 2nd menu level

Display

Playback Speed

Display Time

Brightness

Name

ON

OFF

x 1/2

Standard

x 2

x 4

x 8

Counter

Clock

Dark ÅÆBright
11 steps

Function

To display the status display bar on the screen in recording

To set the file playback speed

To switch the time display mode of the status display bar during recording or playback
to counter mode or clock mode

To fix the brightness of the LCD monitor

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1 Turn ON the power supply (ÎP105)
2 Select the file.

Select the file to be operated on the Playlist screen by using [∧]
or [∨].

3 Display the OSD

When [MENU] is pressed, the OSD appears.
When [MENU] is pressed again, the OSD disappears

●File Operation screen

Play
Delete File
File information

SD Information
Format SD Card

4 Select “Delete File.”

Select “Delete File” by using [∧] (UP) or [∨] (DOWN), and press
[ENTER]

5 Delete the file.

When the confirmation message is displayed, press [ENTER].
Then, the file is deleted.
When [MENU] is pressed, the file deletion is cancelled.

Delete File

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Using in Connection with External Devices

Attaching an external microphone to the recorder

When attaching an external microphone to the recorder, turn OFF the power supply to the recorder beforehand.

1 Remove the rubber cover.

Remove the cover from the external microphone terminal on the
top of the recorder.

2 Attach the microphone.

Connect the connection plug (only of φ 3.5mm
mini-plug-shaped) of the microphone with the external
microphone input terminal of the recorder.

※ Confirm on the recorder’s display LCD monitor that the

external microphone is connected.

3 Start recording.(ÎP108)

※ When an external microphone is connected, the built-in

microphone cannot be used.

External microphone(not included)

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Using in Connection with External Devices (Continued)

Outputting video to the external monitor

When connecting the recorder with any external equipment, turn OFF the power supply to the recorder beforehand.

1 Connect the AV cable.

Remove the rubber cover from the Earphone /AV output terminal, and connect the supplied AV cable equipped with RCA pin plugs. T hen,
connect the AV cable on the monitor side.
※When the AV cable is plugged in the recorder, the video output is switched automatically from the recorder LCD monitor to an external

monitor.

Yellow plug：To the video output terminal

White plug：To audio input terminal (left)

Red plug：To audio input ter minal (ri ght)

AV cable (supplied)

When the camera head is attached to the recorder, recording can be made by using an external monitor.

When using the external monitor, set the video output system to that of your country/region.(ÎP

Monitor

123,125)

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Using in Connection with External Devices (Continued)

Connection to the earphone

1 Connect the earphone.

Remove the rubber cover from the Earphone /AV output terminal,
and connect the earphone.
※The audio output of the recorder is monaural.

The φ 3.5mm mini-plug can be used for earphone

connection, but all operations of the earphone cannot be
guaranteed.

The earphone jack is common to the AV cable jack. If the

LCD monitor display disappears due to wrong
recognition when the earphone is in connection, redo
the connection of the earphone.

Connection to a speaker

1 Connect the AV cable.

Remove the rubber cover from the Earphone /AV output terminal,
and connect the supplied AV cable with a speaker (not included).

The φ 3.5mm mini-plug can be used for speaker

connection, but all operations of the speaker cannot be
guaranteed.

When connecting/disconnecting the AV cable, check the

connector shape carefully to confirm the right mating
position and plug the AV cable carefully.

AV cable

Earphone (supplied)

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How to change

Changing Various Settings on the Setting Item Screen

1 Turn ON the power supply.(ÎP105)
2 Display the setting items.

Hold down [MENU] to display the setting items.

3 Select the setting item.

Select the setting item by using [∧] (UP) or [∨] (DOWN), and
press [ENTER].
When the setting item has 2 menu levels, the Setting Contents
screen of the 2nd level is displayed.

4 Select the setting contents.

Select the setting contents, and press [ENTER] to fix the selection.
For the setting contents, refer to the “setting item list.”(ÎP

When [MENU] is pressed, the Playlist screen is resumed.

Setting item

Setting contents

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Changing Various Settings on the Setting Item Screen (Continued)

Setting Item List

Name Function

704 × 480

640 × 480

320 × 240

160 × 128

High

Standard

Low

25 frames/sec

15 frames/sec

5 frames/sec

3 frames/sec

1 frame/sec

Video + Audio

Video (No Audio)

Audio Only

ON Display Status

OFF

x 1/2

Standard

x 2

x 4

x 8

To set the resolution

To set the video quality

To set the frame rate

To set the recording mode

ON: To display the status display bar on the screen in recording

To set the file playback speed

Record Option

Display

Resolution

Video Quality

Frame Rate

Record Mode
[Video/Audio]

Playback Speed

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Changing Various Settings on the Setting Item Screen (Continued)

Setting Item List (Continued)

Name Function

Counter Display Time

Clock

Dark ÅÆBright Brightness

11 steps

Display

SD Card

TV system

Language

F/W Upgrade To upgrade the firmware(ÎP128)

S/W Information To display the version information of the firmware

Set Time To set the time(ÎP130)

Power Saving
mode

SD card
information

Format SD
card

NTSC

PAL

English

Japanese

Korean

OFF

10 seconds

30 seconds

1 minute

3 minutes

5 minutes

To display the SD memory card information

To format the SD memory card

To switch the time display mode of the status display bar during recording or
playback to counter mode or clock mode

To set the brightness of the LCD monitor

To automatically turn OFF the power supply to the LCD monitor at the set time
※When resetting the turned-off status, the LCD monitor returns to the ON

state by button operation.

To switch the TV system to the NTSC system (e.g., Japan, North America) or
the PAL system (e.g., Europe, Australia)

To set the on-screen l anguage to English, Japanese or Korean

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Changing Various Settings on the Setting Item Screen (Continued)

SD card information

1 Turn ON the power supply.(ÎP105)
2 Display the setting items.

Hold down [MENU] to display the setting items.

3 Select “SD Card.”

Select the “SD card” by using [∧] or [∨], and press [ENTER].
Then, the SD memor y card items are displayed.

4 Select “SD Card information”

Select the “SD Information” by using [∧] or [∨ ], and press
[ENTER]. Display the SD information

Setting item screen

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Format SD card

Changing Various Settings on the Setting Item Screen (Continued)

1 Turn ON the power supply.(ÎP105)
2 Display the setting items.

Hold down [MENU] to display the setting items.

3 Select “SD Card.”

Select the “SD card” by using [∧] or [∨], and press [ENTER].
Then, the SD memor y card items are displayed.

4 Select “SD Information.”

Select the “Format SD card” by using [∧] or [∨], and press
[ENTER].

5 Format SD card

When “Are you Sure to format this SD Card” appears, press
[ENTER] to execute the formatting.
When [MENU] is pressed, the format is cancelled.

Setting item screen

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Changing Various Settings on the Setting Item Screen (Continued)

Firmware upgrade

For the purpose of enhancing the recording function, the recorder can upgrade the firmware (recor der operation program).

Since this upgrading is to change the central function of the recorder, improper upgrading could cause failure to the recorder,

such as no startup.
For upgrading the firmware, only use upgrades distributed from our website
If any firmware other than the above or the above firmware with the addition of processing is used, it could cause failure.

Therefore, when upgrading the recorder, observe the following pr ocedures with care:

When connecting the recorder with the PC or upgrading, be sure to use both the AC adapter and the battery. Note that if the

power supply is shut off during the upgrading process, the system will fail and will no longer be functional.

http://www.elmo.co.jp/suv-cam/en/index.html

1 Connect the recorder with the PC. (ÎP134)
2 Turn ON the power supply. (ÎP105)
3 Move the file.

The latest firmware preserved in an arbitrary folder on the personal
computer is moved in the SD card.

※The SD card is recognized as "Removal disk".

4 Reboot the recorder.

Turn OFF the power supply to the recorder, and unplug the USB cable.
Then, turn ON the power supply again to the recorder.

5 Display the setting item.

Hold down [MENU].

The firmware is moved here.

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Changing Various Settings on the Setting Item Screen (Continued)

6 Select “F/W Upgrade.”

Select “F/W Upgrade” by using [∧] (UP) or [∨] (DOWN), and press
[ENTER].

7 Confirm the upgrade file.

When the upgrade file is not contained in the SD memory card, a
message shown in the right figure appears.
When the upgrade file is contained, go to the next step.

8 Execute the upgrade.

A message confirming the execution of the upgrade appears. W hen
[ENTER] is pressed, the upgrade starts.
When [MENU] is pressed, the upgrade is cancelled and the display
returns to the setting item menu.

9 The upgrade is completed.

The power supply is turned OFF automatically.
※After the upgrade is completed, the upgrade file in the SD memory

card is deleted automatically.

Since the set value of each setting item may be changed after the

upgrade, check all setting values after the upgrade completion

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Changing Various Settings on the Setting Item Screen (Continued)

Setting the Date and Time

The date and time is saved in the recorded data.

1 Turn ON the power supply.(ÎP105)
2 Display the setting items.

Hold down [MENU].

3 Select “Set Time.”(ÎP107)
4 Set the date and time.(ÎP107)

In an y of the following events, the date and time setting is reset, so the date and time should be set again:

• The battery has been removed from the recorder.

• The recorder with the battery in has not been used for a long time.

• The battery has been discharged completely.

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Replacing the Lens

The camera lens can be replaced by the optional lens.

1 Remove the lens cover.

Remove the lens cover from the camera unit mounting bracket by
turning the lens cover counterclockwise.

2 Remove the lens.

Remove the lens from the camera unit mounting bracket by turning
the lens counterclockwise.

The spring attached to the lens is used for fixing the lens.

Be careful not to lose this spring.

3 Attach the optional lens for replacement to the camera unit

mounting bracket by turning the optional lens clockwise.

When the lens has been replaced, the lens should be

adjusted again. (ÎP

as shown in the right illustrations while directing attention

to the attachment direction.

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4 Attach the lens cover.

Attach the lens cover to the camera unit mounting bracket by
turning the lens cover

Check the threaded part and the O-ring for dirt, and the

O-ring for breaks, scrapes or cracks. These defects could

cause a water leak or failure.

clockwise.

Counterclockwise

Lens cover

Counterclockwise

Lens

Clockwise

Optional lens

Clockwise

Lens cover

Camera unit mounting bracket

Lens

Camera unit mounting bracket

Spri ng

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Do not scrub the lens or give a shock to the lens, or the lens could be damaged or failed.

Note that separation at any point other than the point where separation is permitted could cause failure.

Apply grease to the O-ring of the camera unit mounting bracket. If the O-ring is not coated with grease, a water leak could be

caused.

When the lens is replaced or the focus should be adjusted, adjust the focus.

1 Remove the lens cover.
2 Remove the lens cover from the camera unit mounting bracket by turning the

lens cover counterclockwise. Adjust the focus.

Adjust the focus while watching the video on the LCD monitor.

To shoot a near by object, turn the lens clockwise.

To shoot a remote object, turn the lens counterclockwise

.

3 Attach the lens cover.

After adjusting the focus, attach the lens cover to the camera unit mounting
bracket by turning the lens cover clockwise.

Check the thr eaded part and the O-ring for dirt, and the O-ring for breaks, scrapes or cracks. These defects could cause water

leak or failure.

For this recorder, use the dedicated O-ring.

Adjusting the Focus

Counterclockwise: To shoot a
remote object

Clockwise: To shoot a nearby
object

Lens

Lens cover

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Connection to the PC

Connection to the PC

The PC applicable to this import should have been installed with Microsoft Windows2000 (SP4 or newer) or XP (SP2 or newer).

When connecting the recorder with the PC or upgrading, be sure to use both the AC adapter and the battery.

1 Connect the USB cable.

Connect the supplied USB cable with the USB terminal.
Then, the PC connection illustration is displayed on the LCD
monitor of this recorder.

※ If this recorder is not recognized normally, redo the

connection.

USB cable (attached)

To the power
supply outlet

2 Turn ON the power supply. (ÎP105)

When this recorder is connected with the PC for the first time, the

necessary driver is installed automatically by the plug-and-play

function of Windows. For the second and subsequent connections,

the driver installation is not displayed.

My Computer

Removable Disk

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Connection to the PC (Continued)

Do not unplug the USB cable until the file operation ends completely.

The file can be renamed only on the PC.

Select the file to be renamed, click [Name Change] on the File menu. After inputting a new name, press [ENTER].

Browsing the files

The files in the SD memory card can be browsed on the viewer software of a PC.
zThe ASF files are supported by the viewer software, such as Windows Media Player

The ASF files are not always supported by all viewer software. Check your viewer software whether it supports the ASF files.

Audio Codec

The adopted audio Codec of this recorder is G.726. If your PC has not been installed with the audio Codec G.726, the files

recorded in the record mode of “Video + audio” or “Audio only” cannot be played on the PC. In this case, install the audio

Codec G.726 in your PC. For details, visit our website

http://www.elmo.co.jp/suv-cam/en/index.html

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Troubleshooting

■Battery and power source

Symptom Cause Remedy

The SUV-Cam cannot be
turned ON.

The battery runs out
quickly after charging.

The power supply is ON
but the LCD display is
OFF.

Does the battery have a charge? Use the attached AC adapter or charge the battery. (ÎP

If the recorder is used in cold climates, the battery power may be

The SUV-Cam is being used in a cold Climate

Does the battery have a charge? Use the supplied AC adapter or charge the battery. (ÎP98)

Is the power saving mode ON? Press any button to release the power saving mode.

Is the AV cable plugged in?

lowered temporarily. Warm up the recorder with your body
temperature or the like.

If the AV cable is plugged in, the video output is switched
automatically to the external monitor.
To confirm on the LCD monitor, unplug the AV cable.

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Troubleshooting (Continued)

■Shooting, video recording and audio recording

Symptom Cause Remedy

Is the SD memory card loaded? Load the SD memory card.(ÎP104)

The video cannot be
recorded.

The recording stops
suddenly

The video is not normal.

The video is too bright or
too dark.

The video in play is
accompanied by noise.

The screen shimmers.

Is the free space of the SD memory card
adequate?

Is the SD memory card locked? Release the lock of the SD memory card.

Is the camera head attached? Attach the camera head.(ÎP

The SD memory card has no free space.

Is the camera cable length setting proper?

Is the camera head attached properly?

Is the video output system correct?

Is the exposure set properly?

Is the recorder used near TV receiver or cellular
phone?

Is a dark place being shot?

Is shooting made under the fluorescent
illumination with power supply frequency of
60Hz?

Delete some data from the SD memory card before
recording.(ÎP

Depending on the card type or record mode (resolution, video
quality, frame rate), the recording may stop on the way due to the
lack of the SD memory card’s free.
Refer to P
recording.

Adjust the camera setting to the cable length for the camera head
in use.(ÎP

Attach the camera head properly to the recorder.

102)

(ÎP

When connecting the external monitor, set the video output
system to that of your country/region.(ÎP

Change the exposure set value in adjustment to the desired
brightness. (ÎP

Keep this recorder as far away as possible from TV receiver or
cellular phone.

This is not a failure.
To reduce the noise, sufficiently brighten the object.

This is not a failure.
Avoid light from fluorescent lamps when shooting.

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102)

112 “Standard duration of recording” for before the

110, 111)

123, 125)

110, 111)

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Troubleshooting (Continued)

■LCD monitor

Symptom Cause Remedy

The power supply is ON
but the LCD display is
OFF.

The LCD monitor is too
bright or too dark.

Red, blue or green
luminescent spots or black
spots may be seen.

Is the power saving mode ON? Press any button to release the power saving mode.

Is the AV cable plugged in?

Is the screen brightness appropriate? Adjust the screen brightness setting. (ÎP

This is a liquid crystal property phenomenon. This is not a failure.

If the AV cable is plugged in, the video output is switched
automatically to the external monitor. To confirm on the LCD
monitor, unplug the AV cable.

123, 125)

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Troubleshooting (Continued)

■Played video

Symptom Cause Remedy

The video cannot be
played.

The video in play is rough.

The video in play is
accompanied by noise.

Vertical stripe pattern is
seen.

The video is too bright or
too dark.

No audio is heard.

Is the SD memory card loaded? Load the SD memory card saved with the recorded data.

Is there any playable data on the SD memory
card?

The resolution and the video quality are set too
low.

When video is short in a dark place, noise may
be generated to maintain the brightness.

When intensive light like spot light is irradiated to
a part of the screen, vertical stripe pattern or the
like may be seen.

Is the exposure “Camera Brightness” setting
proper?

Is the record mode set properly? When video only is recorded, audio is not recorded.

Is “Record setting” set to “Video only (No
audio)”?

The Audio side of the earphone or AV cable is
not connected with the Audio Input side of the
TV or the like.

The audio volume of the recorder is low. Increase the audio volume. (ÎP114)

When the recorder is connected to the TV or the
like, the volume of the TV or the like is smaller
than that should be.

Video record /audio record the data in the recorder, and then play
the data. (ÎP

Raise the resolution and video qualit y settings higher, and then
record the data. (ÎP

Record the data in a bright place.

This is not a failure.

Change the exposure set value in adjustment to the desired
brightness. (ÎP

Set “Record setting” to “Video recording + Audio recording.”
(ÎP

Make proper connection. (ÎP122)

Adjust the volume of the TV or the like.

108)

123, 124)

110, 111)

123, 124)

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Troubleshooting (Continued)

■Others

Symptom Cause Remedy

“Load the SD memory
card” appears.

“The SD memory card is
locked” appears.
“The SD memory card has
not been formatted. Do you
want to format it now?”
appears.

Each button does not
operate when pressed.

“Hold on” appears. Is the switch set to “HOLD”?

“This file cannot be played”
appears.

Upgrade is disabled. Is the upgrade file saving destination right?

The SD memory card is not loaded. Load the SD memory card.

Is the SD memory card locked? Release the lock of the SD memory card.

The format system of the SD memory card is
wrong.

Is the switch set to “HOLD”?

The file is corrupt. The file is corrupt and cannot be played. Delete the file.(ÎP

Format the SD memory card in the FAT16 file system.(ÎP

This is not a failure. To operate the button, release the setting to
“HOLD.” (ÎP

If the switch is not set to “HOLD” but the button operation do not
work, press “RESET” to restart the unit forcibly.（ÎP
※“RESET” has no function of returning the recorder to the

factory setting.

This is not a failure. To operate the button, release the setting to
“HOLD.” (ÎP

Save the upgrade file in the right destination.
(ÎP

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Power supply DC 3.7V(when the battery is used)

Power consumption 2.8W(when the battery is used)

Operating temperature
Allowable relative humidity

Camera head

main unit

Water proofing IPX8
Total length 80cm or 150cm
Mass
Dimension diameter

Lens

Focal length 3.8mm
F number 2.0
Horizontal field angle 53.4°
Vertical field angle 40.0°
Focus adjustment Manual
Shooting range 0.5m to ∞（factor

Camera

Image pickup element 1/4″　CCD
Total picture element 470,000 pixels
Effective number of

min. object brightness

White balance Auto
Electronic shutter 1/50 to 1/100,000 sec
Resolution Horizontal：480TV　　Vertica：420TV
S/N ratio 48dB or more

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DC 5.0V

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when the AC adapter is used
0°C to 40°C
10% to 80%

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20mm　length ：84.8mm

ixe 440,000 pixels

2 lx

when the AC adapter is used

Camera Head -10°C to 50°C

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Recorder

main unit

LCD monitor
Built-in microphone Monaural micro
Recording medium

File forma t .asf
Moving image
compressed format
Audio compression
format
Vide output NTSC/PAL（switches b
Audio input Input impedance 2.2kΩor less
Audio output 38mW＋38mW

USB USB 2.0
Mass

Dimension 56mm (Horizontal) x 102mm (Vertical) x 30mm (width)

Terminal

Earphone/AV OUTφ3.5 mini
External microphone
DC IN Dedicated jack

Battery pack

Lithium-ion batter

Nominal voltage 3.7V
Rating capacity 1660mAh
Mass Approx. 43g
Dimension

AC adapter

Power supply
Power consumption
Mass Approx.115g(Exclude the power code )
Dimension 53mm (Horizontal) x 76mm (Vertical) x 26mm (width)

2.2″TFT QVGA

SD card（not included

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The capacity of the SD card can be used up to 2GB.

Compliant with MPEG4

Compliant with G.726

Load impedance 16Ω

(Exclude the projection part)

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DC 5.0V　2.0A

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the setting item.

Audio: Monaural

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Optional Accessories

Optional accessories
Camera head 80cm # 2614
Camera head 150cm # 2614-1
Battery pack # 2615
Lens f=6.0mm F2.5 # 2616
Lens f=8.0mm F2.0 # 1616-1

For the information of the optional accessories, ask the sales outlet from whom you have purchased this recorder or visit our website at
http://www.elmo.co.jp/suv-cam/en/index.html

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