Safety Precautions and Notes
Use only the included power supply to operate your Xtreme Life DVR.
(AC: 120 Volt, 60 Hz ONLY, if outside the US and Canada
a special adaptor may be required).
To avoid electrical shock, do not attempt to open the unit. Opening the unit
voids the warranty. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product
to direct rain or moisture. Do not operate near bath tub, sink, or swimming
pool. Avoid operation in moist environments. Do not overload electrical outlets or extension cords as this may result in fire or electric shock, this unit
works only on 120 Volt. Power surges or over voltage (i.e. 220 Volt) will
damage the unit and void the warranty. A surge suppressor and other
adaptors may be required and are the responsibility of the user.
Manufacturer warrants all Covert Video and Sleuth Gear Hidden Video Products (Product) assembled and sold by
Manufacturer to be free of defects in material and workmanship, subject to the following conditions. The duration of
Manufacturer's warranty with respect to the Product is limited to one (1) year from the date of sale to the original
consumer purchaser only for Products delivered within the fifty (50) states of the United States, District of Columbia, or
the possessions and territories of the United States
No other express warranties are made with respect to any Product. All implied warranties, including
warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited to the warranty period set
forth above. This warranty is not transferable and applies only to the original consumer purchaser of the
Product.
Manufacturer will, as its sole obligation under this warranty, replace or repair, at its option, any Product that
does not conform to this warranty. Under no circumstances will the Manufacturer issue credit or give a refund for Product covered by this warranty. Furthermore, under no circumstances will Manufacturer be liable for any incidental or
consequential damages under this warranty or any implied warranties.
What Is Not Covered. This limited warranty does not cover Products that in Manufacturer’s judgment have
damage resulting from any (i) deviation from Manufacturer's operating i nstructions as printed in Manufacturer's catalog
or on any packaging, labels or other literature provided with a Product, (ii) installation of a Product in a manner which is
inconsistent with Manufacturer's written i nstructions, (iii) alteration, modification of or tempering with a Product, (iv)
misuse, (v) neglect, (vi) abuse, (vii) accident, (viii) power surge, static electricity or other el ectrical discharge, (i x)
normal wear and tear, (x) commercial use, (xi) service by anyone other than a Manufacturer authorized repair facility,
or (xii) other improper application, installation or operation of the Product. Or, (xiii) have been purchased from inventory clearance or liquidation sales or other sales in which Manufacturer expressly disclaims its warranty obligation pertaining to the Product.
How you (the Customer) can get service: To obtain warranty service during the warranty period, you must
return the defective Product with the original receipt to the original place of purchase. Contact them for return instructions.
If warranty service is needed at any time during the warranty period, the purchaser will be required to furnish a
sales receipt/proof of purchase indicating the date of purchase, amount paid and place of purchase. Customers who fail
to provide such proof of purchase will be charged for the repair of any Product.
How state law relates to the warranty: Some states do not allow limitations on how long implied warranties
last, or the exclusion or the limitation of incidental or consequential damages. So the above limitations or exclusions
may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights that may vary from
state to state.
NO PERSON IS AUTHORIZED BY MANUFACTURER TO MODIFY OR ADD TO THIS LIMITED WARRANTY.
For warranty information on Products delivered outside the United States please contact the original place of purchase.
IT IS THE USER’S RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE THAT THIS EQUIPMENT IS USED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW(S) OF THE
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO RETURN PRODUCT TO ORIGINAL MANUFACTURER, AS THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN MODIFIED AND IS NO
LONGER SUBJECT TO ORIGINAL MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY. IN THE CASE OF A DEFECTIVE PRODUCT, CONTACT PLACE OF
THIS EQUIPMENT HAS BEEN TESTED AND HAS BEEN FOUND TO BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE LIMITS FOR A CLASS B DIGITAL
DEVICE, PURSUANT TO PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. THESE LIMITS ARE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE REASONABLE PROTECTIONS
AGAINST HARMFUL INTERFERENCE IN A RESIDENTIAL INSTALLATION. THIS EQUIPMENT USES, GENERATES AND CAN RADI-
ATE RADIO FREQUENCY ENERGY AND IF NOT INSTALLED AND USED IN ACCORDANCE WITH INSTRUCTIONS, MAY CAUSE
ANY CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS TO THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT THE EXPRESS AUTHORIZATION OF THE MANUFACTURER
COULD VOID THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT. (RULE 15.21 OF THE FCC)
JURISDICTION IN WHICH THIS EQUIPMENT IS UTILIZED.
HARMFUL INTERFERENCE TO RADIO COMMUNICATIONS.
Manufacturer’s Limited Warranty
PURCHASE FOR RETURN PROCEDURE.
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Xtreme Life Overview
Xtreme Life DVR and Remote Diagram
Xtreme Life Set Up and Menu Access Guide
Navigating Xtreme Life Menu
Factory Settings & Password Protection
FAQ’s
Safety and Warranty Info
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Xtreme Life™ DVR Overview
The Xtreme Life DVR by SleuthGear® is a battery operated camera system de-
signed to provide long life battery operation and weather resistant operation. Each
system comes equip with a rechargeable Lithium Ion battery and built in DVR recording system, providing maximum 1 year standby battery life. Xtreme Life DVR
systems use a special sensor, known as a PIR, to control record triggering and
battery consumption.
It’s important to note that your Xtreme Life™ DVR has two methods for triggering recording described below.
PIR Triggering – Designed as the primary record triggering method. PIR trigger-
ing preserves battery life of your system in standby, resulting in a maximum
standby battery life of up to 1 year and/or 20 continuous recording hours.
Motion Triggering – Designed as the secondary record triggering method. Motion
triggering consumes battery life during standby and recording, resulting in a maximum 20 hours of battery.
Important Note: Users who use the motion trigger recording method will not receive the maximum battery performance from their Xtreme Life DVR system.
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FAQ’s
Q: When trying to view the camera image why does the screen say “no signal”?
A: No signal means the DVR is not reading the camera. Double check the camera
connections to make sure the components are connected properly.
Q: What is the PIR sensor used for?
A: The PIR sensor is the primary sensor used to trigger recording.
Q: What are the white dip switches on the side of the DVR?
A: The dip switches are recommended user controls that enable recording and
allow users to adjust the PIR sensitivity.
Q: How do I reset the DVR?
A: The DVR can be reset by restoring to factory defaults. See pg 8.
Q: What is PIR?
A: PIR stands for Passive Infrared. The PIR sensor senses a change in heat caus-
ing the DVR and battery to cut on when trigger to enable recording.
Q: What is the operating temperature for the Xtreme Life DVR?
Xtreme Life DVR
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Accessories:
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1. PIR Sensor
2. Camera Adapter
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3. RCA In/Out Cables
4. European Adapter
5. Remote Control
6. AC Adapt- er
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Q: What happens when my SD card is full.
A: Via the Settings menu you can set your SD card to full stop or Overwrite. Full
stop means no new recordings can be saved when the card is full. Overwrite
means the system will delete the oldest recorded files to make space for newly recorded files.
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