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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 instructions 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 instructions, (iii) alteration, modification of or
tampering with a Product, (iv) misuse, (v) neglect, (vi) abuse, (vii) accident, (viii) power surge, static electricity or other electrical discharge, (ix) 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.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO RETURN PRODCUT 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 PURCHASE FOR RETURN PROCEDURE.
IT IS THE USER’S RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE THAT THIS EQUIPMENT IS USED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAW(S)
OF THE JURISDICTION IN WHICH THIS EQUIPMENT IS UTILIZED.
THIS PRODUCT MAY BE SUBJECT TO THE JURISDICTION OF THE U.S. WIRE AND COMMUNICATIONS ACT (18 UNITED
STATES CODE §§ 2510-2522) (HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS “ACT”) REGARDING SURREPTITIOUS RECORDING DEVICES. THE USES OF SUCH PRODUCTS ARE REGULATED BY THE ACT. ADDITIONALLY, THE LAWS OF SOME STATES,
COUNTIES, CITIES OR LOCALITIES MAY PROHIBIT THE POSSESSION AND/OR USE OF THIS OR SIMILAR PRODUCTS. IT
IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE RETAIL BUYER AND/OR FINAL CONSUMER (HEREINAFTER REFERRED AS “BUYER”)
TO ASCERTAIN, UNDERSTAND, AND OBEY ANY AND ALL APPLICABLE LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL LAWS REGARDING POSSESSION AND USE OF THIS PRODUCT. BY PURCHASING THIS PRODUCT THE BUYER REPRESENTS THAT IT
WILL INDEMNIFY THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR AND HOLD THEM HARMLESS FOR ANY POSSESSION,
USE AND/OR MISUSE THAT VIOLATE ANY FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL LAW OR REGULATION REGARDING AUDIO
AND/OR VIDEO DEVICES. BUYER AGREES TO CONSULT WITH AN ATTORNEY AT LAW REGARDING POSSESSION OR
APPROPRIATE USE OF A COVERT DEVICE. NOTE THAT LAWS AND REGULATIONS VARY FROM STATE TO STATE. IF
BUYER EXPORTS THIS PRODUCT, THE BUYER WILL COMPLY WITH US EXPORT CONTROL LAWS AND ANY APPLICABLE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, STATE AND TREASURY REGULATIONS GOVERNING EXPORTS AND SALES TO
PROHIBITED END USERS. DIVERSION OR RE-EXPORT CONTRARY TO U.S. LAW IS PROHIBITED. BUYER SHALL COMPLY WITH ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE SALE OF THIS
PRODUCT, INCLUDING U.S. EXPORT CONTROL LAWS AND THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND TREASURY
REGULATIONS GOVERNING SALES TO PROHIBITED END USERS.
PART 15 LOW POWER: ANY CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS TO THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT THE EXPESS AUTHORIZATION OF THE MANUFACTURER COULD VOID THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT(RULE 15.21 OF
THE FCC).
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 RADIATE RADIO FREQUENCY ENERGY AND IF NOT INSTALLED AND USED IN ACCORDANCE
WITH INSTRUCTIONS, MAY CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE TO RADIO COMMUNICATIONS.
Manufacturer’s Limited Warranty
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Table of Contents
Quick Set Up Guide 2
Unit Picture and Diagrams 3-4
Remote Control 5
Menu and Settings 5-8
Media Player (TL Player) 9
Video Playback 10-12
Specification-FAQ
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Quick Setup Guide
1. Take out the Xtreme Life™ unit and connect the battery pack. Turn on the battery pack
by pressing the round power button on the battery.
2. Locate the Video-Out Jack (Unit Picture Diagrams). Using the included Video Cable
plug the cable into the Video-Out Jack. Connect the other end of the Video Cable to a
monitor or Television RCA video input jack.
3. Change the video input or auxiliary on your TV. The input select button is usually located on the TV’s remote control or on the front panel of the TV itself. However, some
TV’s may require you to select the video input from the on-screen menu. Consult the TV’s
owner manual for specific instructions.
4. When you have a picture on your Television, take the included remote and press the
Menu button to enter menu screen(see diagram for remote functions on page 5).
5. Set up Time and Date using the enclosed remote. Go to Main Menu> Date/Time Setup
(see page 5) then return to the main menu.
6. Find the SD card slot (Unit Picture Diagrams) and insert the SD card.
7. Place the unit in the desired location for video surveillance. Factory default settings will
record 24x7 using motion detection.
Features and Functions
Frame Rate Settings for Recording: You can record 30, 15 & 8 FPS Quality is adjust-
able, Super, Low, Standard & High. Use this setting to gain more recording capacity. See
page 7 for details.
Motion Setting: This allows three motion sensitivity settings, High, Medium and Low.
See page 7 for details.
Continuous Recording: You may record continuously without using motion, please refer
to Capacity Chart on page 7.
Playback: On your TV by using the RCA output on the unit or on your PC using the supplied TL player CD enclosed. See page 8 for details.
File Search: From unit push play button on your remote, see quick search or list all to find
files. See page 8 for details.
Storage: the unit is set to default to overwrite video when card is full using the first in first
out rule: you can change the overwrite function by choosing Full Stop from the storage
menu. You may also delete all files from the delete all functions. This action will reformat
your SD Card, see page 6 for details.
Password: you can set up a password for the unit, please write the number down in a safe
place, if the password is lost there is no way to recover it. So please choose this option
carefully. See page 8. Write down your password on page 14.
System Setting Menu
Time and Date Stamp: You can display time and date on your video file. It will be em-
bedded in the actual video by the default setting. You can also adjust the date format before you start your recording.
Factory Default menu :This list’s the factory default settings. Here you may reset at anytime back to factory default. See page 8.
Frequently asked Questions & Trouble Shooting
Q. When I change the time of a scheduled recording it does not change - why?
A. Before you can change a recording time you must first reset it to “From 00:00 to
00:00” then you will be able to change it.
Q. What media player software should I use to playback the recorded files?
A. Please use only the provided software on the enclosed CD or visit MySleuthGear.com
to download TL Player.
Q. No video/Blue Screen?
A. Make sure you have inserted the micro SD card into the large SD card adapter that
came with your accessories. Check to see if the lock on the SD card in the “lock” position.
If so, make sure the card is unlocked. Make sure you have inserted the SD card in the unit
before powering on your unit. If you think that you may have a defective card, please try a
different micro SD card.
Q. What happens if there are no video files on my SD Card?
A. By default the unit is set to motion. If you have had no activity, you will have no video
files. You can change the default recording settings - please see page 6. If changing the
settings has no effect, you may need to reformat your SD card.
Q. I can’t find my video files?
A. You need to access your SD card on your PC. Go to My Computer and search for devices listed as Removable Storage or drives listed as Removable Disk. Click on the desired
device or drive and select the .DVR file.
Q. How do I playback my video?
A. From the device, you can press the play button on the provided remote control to play
the recorded files back on your Television. You must have the output cable plug into your
Television, then select the proper input on your TV to display the video from the unit.
Q. How do I reset my unit back to the way I got it?
A. Restoring the unit to its factory default settings can be done in the menu > System
Setup> Factory Default.
For units that have Night Vision (IR’s); not all Xtreme Life™ units come with this option, please check your receipt:
Q. Why is my Night Vision images not that bright?
A. Covert placement of the camera and IR sensor affect image quality in each individual
product form. Move the unit to different location to test the video quality. You will experience pixilation with any night vision camera. SleuthGear® strives to maintain a balance between creating a reliable hidden camera and recording in extreme low light conditions.
While SleuthGear® makes a concerted effort to test Night Vision products in different
low lighting situations, we cannot replicate every lighting condition imaginable in the
customer’s location.
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Safety Precautions and Notes
SD card times are approximate
Unit Pictures and Diagrams
Wall Clock
Air Freshener
Use only the included power supply to operate your Xtreme Life™ DVR by SleuthGear®
system.
Depending on you unit most operate at 110v only, please look at your unit carefully to
avoid damaging the unit and voiding the warranty. All units come with American standard
style plugs. (Adaptor for other countries would 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 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 unless otherwise labeled.
Power surges or over voltage (i.e. 220 Volt) will damage the unit and void the warranty. A
surge suppressor should be used . Prevention and protection are the responsibility of the
user.
Make a note of your password below(Default Password 1234)
User________________________________ Password____________________________
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