Pyle PLDVRCAM74 User guide

PLDVRCAM74

DUAL CAMERA DVR KIT

Vehicle Dash Camera Recording

System with Full HD 1080p

USER MANUAL

GETTING STARTED

Device Layout

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NO Button Functions

the mode of recording

1 Power

Press and hold in 3 seconds to power ON/OFF
Press to turn ON/OFF the Screen
Press on MENU to enter menu at standby mode. Press UP

2 Menu

and DOWN to select options and confirm with OK. After
finishing, press MENU to exit

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4

5

Emergency
Lock /

OK

REC/UP
MIC /

DOWN /

Press to save and lock present video in recording mode

It is “OK” key in the menu

Press to select upwards. Start or stop recording when you
Press to select downwards.
Start or stop audio recording when you press this button in

MODE

Press and hold to switch between Recording/Playback

6 REC LED The recording indication LED
7 POWER LED The charging indication LED
8 MIC LED The recording audio indication LED

9 USB Slot

Charging Slot

Connect to computer with USB cable as a flash drive
10 Rear Lens Slot To connect the rear lens to host with adapter cable to get
11 Microphone Record audio with microphone while recording

Micro SD Memory

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Card Slot

Supports 32G MAX

13 RESET Press to restart in case of system crash.

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Status Icons

Icon Meaning

Video Resolution
Wide Dynamic Range
Charging via USB Charger
Battery Power Level
Microphone Mute
Microphone On
Video Recording Mode
Video Playback Mode
Photo Mode
Loop Recording
Memory Card Inserted
G- Sensor Sensitivity
White Balance

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License plate number

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Installation

1. Attaching the front camera to the window mount

Before the device can be used in a car, it is essential to rst
install a properly attached window mount. Make sure that
you place the recorder in a safe, appropriate location
where it will not obstruct the driver’s view.
Clean windshield before applying mount, do not attach
camera for at least 20 minutes.

2. Mounting the rear camera

Mount the rear camera as image shown, using rear camera
extension cable, connect rear camera to the main unit.

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3. Inserting a memory card

Insert a memory card before recording. The recorder
supports Micro SD cards with a capacity of up to 32GB. For
reliable operation, use a Class 10 memory card with a
capacity of at least 8GB.

4. Connecting the charger to the car's 12V DC outlet

Be sure to connect only the PLDVRCAM74 approved
charger designed and supplied specically for use with
your device. Using an incompatible charger can cause
serious personal injury or damage to your device.

5. Format the memory card

To ensure the memory card works on the dash cam, we
recommend using the dash cam to format the memory
card, (please refer to Formatting the Memory Card section
on Page 9. DO NOT insert or remove memory card while
the device is powered on.

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CHARGING THE BATTERY

Charge the device by connecting the camera via the USB car
charger port. Use only PLDVRCAM74 approved chargers.
Using unapproved chargers or cables can damage the device
or cause the battery to explode.

Connect the car charger’s jack to the USB charging port, and
then plug the charger into the car cigarette lighter or 12V DC
power outlet.

• Battery is mainly used to save les in emergency. Please

always connect dash cam to external power while it is in use.

• When device detects no power supply, it will automatically

power o after 5 seconds. To turn on the device again, you
will need to do so manually by pressing the ON / OFF button.

• If the battery is completely discharged, the device will not

turn on immediately when the charger is connected.
Allow a depleted battery to charge for a few minutes before
attempting to turn on the device.

• The device can be used while it is charging, although it may

take longer to fully charge the battery.

• If the device receives an unstable power supply while

charging, the screen may not function properly. If this
happens, unplug the charger from the device.

• While charging, the device may heat up. This is normal and

should not aect the device’s performance or lifespan.

• If the device is not charging properly, take the device and

the charger to an authorized Service Center.

Connecting the charger improperly may cause serious
damage to the device. Any damage caused by misuse is not
covered by the warranty.

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INSERTING THE MEMORY CARD

Your device accepts memory cards with a maximum capacity
of 128GB. Depending on the memory card manufacturer and
type, some cards may not be compatible with your device.
Using an incompatible card may damage the device or the
memory card, or corrupt the data stored on it.

Use caution to insert the memory card right-side up as shown
in the image below.

• Insert memory card with the gold-colored contacts facing

downwards.

• Push the memory card into the slot until it locks in place.

• Click sound when memory card locks in place.

• Use a coin or other tools to push the memory card IN will

make it easier.

It is recommended that you reformat the memory card after
every time that images are transferred to a computer, or at
least once a month.

Reformatting a memory card keeps important elements of
data and le structure clean, helping to prevent error
messages and missing images. Reformatting also restores the
memory card, which can help prevent it from becoming
corrupted.

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REMOVING THE MEMORY CARD

Before removing memory card from your unit, you must rst
remove the unit from the mount.

Before removing a memory card from your device:

1. Press the REC button to stop the device from recording

2. Press and hold the ON/OFF button to switch o the device

3. Gently push the memory card in and let go until it unlocks

Do not remove the memory card while the device is
transferring or accessing information. Doing so can result in
data loss or corruption, or damage to the memory card or

device. The manufacturer is not responsible for losses that
result from the use of damaged memory cards, including the
loss of data.

Remember to wait for the “safe to remove hardware” message
before removing your memory card from your computer.
Removing the memory card without properly ejecting may
result in damage to the memory card or the data saved on it.

FORMATTING THE MEMORY CARD

You may choose to format your memory card with either the
device or a computer.

To use the device for formatting a memory card:

1. Press the REC button to stop the device from recording

2. Press the MENU button twice to enter System Settings

3. Press the DOWN button to navigate to the "Format" option

4. Press OK to conrm your selection

5. Press the UP button once

6. Press OK when the word YES is highlighted in blue

Before formatting a memory card, always remember to make
backup copies of all important data stored on the device. The
manufacturer’s warranty does not cover loss of data resulting
from user actions.

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TURNING THE DEVICE ON AND OFF

Press and hold the ON/OFF button for a few seconds to turn
on the device. A welcome message will be displayed on
screen as shown in the image below.

To turn o the device, again press and hold the ON/OFF
button for a few seconds. A goodbye message will be
displayed on screen as shown in the image below.

Note:

The Dashboard Camera will switch on and o automatically if
you keep it permanently connected to the car charger.

VIDEO SETTINGS
Resolution
Recommend setting: 1080FHD

Use the following procedure to set the recording resolution:

1. Press MENU once to enter Video Settings

2. Press the UP or DOWN button to navigate to the
"Resolution" option

3. Press OK to view available resolutions: 1080FD/1920x1080,
720P/1280x720, etc.

4. Press the UP or DOWN button to make your selection

5. Press OK to conrm your entry

6. Press MENU to exit Video Settings

7. Press OK to start recording

8. Press OK again to stop recording

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LOOP RECORDING
Recommend Setting: 3 Minutes

With Loop Recording Mode enabled, the device will

continuously erase older video as it records new video,
keeping only the images captured over a user-selected time
range. All video older than this range will be replaced with
new video. (Note: any locked video les on the memory card
will remain protected, and will not be automatically deleted
during Loop Recording.)
It is recommended that you reformat a memory card after
every time that images are transferred to a computer, or at
least once a month. This keeps important elements of data
and le structure clean, helping to prevent error messages
and missing images.

Remember to always make backup copies of all important
data stored on the device. The manufacturer’s warranty does
not cover loss of data resulting from user actions.

1. Press MENU once to enter Video Settings

2. Press the UP or DOWN button to navigate to the "Loop
Recording" option

3. Press OK to view the current selection:
3min/5min/10min/OFF

4. Press the UP or DOWN button to make your selection

5. Press OK to conrm your entry

6. Press MENU to exit Video Settings

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TIMELAPSE RECORD
Recommend Setting: O

Time-lapse photography is a technique whereby the
frequency at which lm frames are captured (the frame rate)

is much lower than that used to view the sequence. When

played at normal speed, time appears to be moving faster
and thus lapsing.

1. Press MENU once to enter Video Settings

2. Press the UP or DOWN button to navigate to the

"Time-lapse Record" option

3. Press OK to view the current selection:
100Ms/200Ms/500Ms/OFF

4. Press the UP or DOWN button to make your selection

5. Press OK to conrm your entry

6. Press MENU to exit Video Settings

WDR WIDE DYNAMIC RANGE
Recommend Setting: On

When enabled, this feature automatically adjusts exposure

settings to improve recording quality in particularly bright or
dim environments, providing balanced lighting and clearer
recorded video.

1. Press MENU once to enter Video Settings

2. Press the UP or DOWN button to navigate to the "WDR"
option

3. Press OK to view the current ON/OFF status for this feature

4. Press the UP or DOWN button to enable or disable this
feature

5. Press OK to conrm your entry

6. Press MENU to exit Video Settings

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EXPOSURE
Recommend Setting: +0.0

Adjust the camera exposure value for brighter or darker
recorded video, according to your preference.

1. Press MENU once to enter Video Settings

2. Press the UP or DOWN button to navigate to the
"Exposure" option

3. Press OK to view the current selection: +0.0, +1/3, -1/3, etc.

4. Press the UP or DOWN button to make your selection

5. Press OK to conrm your entry

6. Press MENU to exit Video Settings

RECORDING AUDIO

You may choose to record audio with video, or turn o the
microphone so that all recorded videos will be muted.

1. Press MENU once to enter Video Settings

2. Press the UP or DOWN button to navigate to the "Record

Audio" option

3. Press OK to view the current ON/OFF status for this feature

4. Press the UP or DOWN button to enable or disable this
feature

5. Press OK to conrm your entry

6. Press MENU to exit Video Settings

Alternatively, you can use a hot key shortcut for this feature.
During Recording Mode, press the DOWN button to mute /
unmute the microphone for video recording.

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DATE STAMP

You have the option to display the date and time in your
videos. Note that the date and time stamp cannot be
removed from videos if this feature was enabled at the time
of recording.

1. Press MENU once to enter Video Settings

2. Press the UP or DOWN button to navigate to the "Date

Stamp" option

3. Press OK to view the current ON/OFF status for this feature

4. Press the UP or DOWN button to enable or disable this
feature

5. Press OK to conrm your entry

6. Press MENU to exit Video Settings

PLATE NUMBER

Enable this feature to enter your vehicle plate number for
video recording. The plate number will stamp in the video.

1. Press MENU once to enter Video Settings

2. Press the UP or DOWN button to navigate to the "Plate

Number" option

3. Press OK to view the current ON/OFF status for this feature

4. Press the UP or DOWN button and OK to enable or disable
this feature

5. If "ON" is selected, enter the plate number on the next

pop-up screen using the UP and DOWN buttons; press OK
to next digit

6. Press MENU to exit Video Settings

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GRAVITY SENSING
Recommend Setting: Low

This feature acts as an accelerometer, measuring physical and
gravitational forces acting on the camera itself. In the event
that such forces are detected, the device will perform an
automatic le lock. (Locked video les cannot be erased
during Loop Recording; they remain on the memory card
until manually deleted or the card is reformatted.)

We recommend that you use the "Low" setting for this

feature.

1. Press MENU once to enter Video Settings

2. Press the UP or DOWN button to navigate to the "Gravity

Sensing" option

3. Press OK to view the current selection:
Low/Medum/High/OFF

4. Press the UP or DOWN button to make your selection

5. Press OK to conrm your entry

6. Press MENU to exit Video Settings

SYSTEM SETTINGS
Date/ Time Setup

Use the following procedure to change the device’s time and
date:

1. Press MENU twice to enter System Settings

2. Press the DOWN button to navigate to the "Date/Time"
option

3. Press OK to view date/time in the format:
YYYY/MM/DD HH:MM:SS

4. Press the UP or DOWN button to change the highlighted
number

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5. Press OK to move to the next date/time segment and
repeat step 4

6. Press OK again to conrm your entry

7. Press MENU to exit System Settings

Note: If the battery remains fully discharged or is removed
from the device, the time and date will be reset.

Auto Power O

When enabled, this option allows the device to shut down

automatically if Recording Mode is not engaged.

1. Press MENU twice to enter Setup

2. Press the UP or DOWN button to navigate to the "Auto

Power O" option

3. Press OK to view the current selection:
3min/5min/10min/OFF

4. Press the UP or DOWN button to make your selection

5. Press OK to conrm your entry

Beep Sound

This setting allows you to turn the device's button sound
eect on or o.

1. Press MENU twice to enter Setup

2. Press the UP or DOWN button to navigate to the "Beep

Sound" option

3. Press OK to view the current ON/OFF status for this feature

4. Press the UP or DOWN button to enable or disable this
feature

5. Press OK to conrm your entry

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LANGUAGE

Use the following procedure to change the device’s time and
date. Language availability may vary depending on the
region.

1. Press MENU twice to enter System Settings

2. Press the DOWN button to navigate to the "Language"
option

3. Press OK to view the current language selection

4. Press the UP or DOWN button to change the selection

5. Press OK again to conrm your choice

TV Mode
Recommend Setting: NTSC

This feature will setup video output format.

1. Press MENU twice to enter Setup

2. Press the UP or DOWN button to navigate to the "TV

Mode" option

3. Press OK to view the current selection: NTSC/PAL

4. Press the UP or DOWN button to make your selection

5. Press OK to conrm your entry

Light Frequency
Recommend Setting: 60Hz

This option should be set according to the power supply
specication used in your country or geographical region
(U.S. users should select the "60Hz" option).

1. Press MENU twice to enter System Settings

2. Press the UP or DOWN button to navigate to the "LIGHT

FREQ." option

3. Press OK to view the current selection: 50Hz / 60Hz

4. Press the UP or DOWN button to make your selection

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5. Press OK to conrm your entry

6. Press MENU to exit System Settings

Format

Performing this operation will format memory card.
Note: any les in the memory card will be lost.

1. Press MENU twice to enter System Settings

2. Press the UP or DOWN button to navigate to the "Format"
option

3. Press OK to view YES / NO conrmation for this operation

4. Press the UP or DOWN button to make your selection

5. Press OK to conrm your entry

6. Press MENU to exit System Settings

DST
Enable/Disable Daylight Saving Time

1. Press MENU twice to enter System Settings

2. Press the UP or DOWN button to navigate to the "DST"
option

3. Press OK to view the current ON/OFF status for this feature

4. Press the UP or DOWN button to enable or disable this
feature

5. Press OK to conrm your entry

Screen Saver
Recommend Setting: 15 Seconds

Select a time duration for the screen to stay lit after recording
starts.

(If you cannot nd this option, please follow instructions for
installing the latest rmware update.)

1. Press MENU twice to enter System Settings

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2. Press the UP or DOWN button to navigate to the "Screen
Saver" option

3. Press OK to view the current selection:
15 Secs / 1 min / 3 min/ OFF

4. Press the UP or DOWN button to make your selection

5. Press OK to conrm your entry

6. Press MENU to exit System Settings

Alternatively, you can use a hot key shortcut for this feature.
During Recording Mode, press and hold OK to turn the LCD
screen on or o.

Restore Default Factory Settings

Performing this operation will reset all of your device's
settings to their original values. Note: any user-customized
settings will be lost.

1. Press MENU twice to enter System Settings

2. Press the UP or DOWN button to navigate to the "Default

Settings" option

3. Press OK to view YES / NO conrmation for this operation

4. Press the UP or DOWN button to make your selection

5. Press OK to conrm your entry

6. Press MENU to exit System Settings

Playback Mode

You can play back recorded video on your device using the
following steps:

1. Press REC to stop recording

2. Press MODE twice to switch from Recording to Playback
Mode

3. Press and hold the UP or DOWN button to navigate
through the stored video les.

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4. Press OK to start playback for the selected video

5. Press OK again to pause playback

6. Press MODE to stop playback

7. FAST FORWARD: While video is playing, press the UP
button one or more times to set fast playback speed
( 2X / 4X / 8X )

8. FAST REWIND: While video is playing, press the DOWN
button one or more times to set reverse playback speed
( -2X / -4X / -8X )

Deleting Files

To delete one particular le:

1. Press the UP or DOWN button to navigate through the
stored video les

2. Press MENU to view options for the highlighted le:
Delete/Protect/Slide Show

3. Press the DOWN button once to select "Delete"

4. Press OK once to view options for "Current MOV" le or

"ALL" les. Select "Current MOV"

5. Press OK twice to delete le

To delete all les:

1. Press on UP or DOWN button to navigate through the
video les

2. Press OK to enter "Video"

3. Press MENU to view options for this le:
Delete/Protect/Slide Show

4. Press the DOWN button once to select "Delete"

5. Press OK once to view delete options for "Current MOV"

le or "ALL" les. Select "ALL" and press OK

6. Press OK again to delete all les

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PHOTO SETTINGS
Resolution

This option allows you to set the pixel resolution for captured
images.

1. Press MODE once to enter Photo Mode

2. Press MENU once to enter Photo Settings

3. Press the UP or DOWN button to navigate to the

"Resolution" option

4. Press OK to view current selection:
12M 4032x3024, 10M 3648x2736, etc.

5. Press the UP or DOWN button to make your selection

6. Press OK to conrm your entry

7. Press MENU to exit Photo Settings

8. Press OK to capture an image

Capture Mode

With this feature you can set a timer for automatically

capturing images.

1. Press MODE once to enter Photo Mode

2. Press MENU once to enter Photo Settings

3. Press the UP or DOWN button to navigate to the "Capture

Mode" option

4. Press OK to view the current selection: 2SEC/5SEC/10SEC

5. Press the UP or DOWN button to make your selection

6. Press OK to conrm your entry

7. Press MENU to exit Photo Settings

8. Press OK to start the timer

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Sequence Mode

This feature allows you to capture a sequence of 3 quick
photos with one button press.

1. Press MODE once to enter Photo Mode

2. Press MENU once to enter Photo Settings

3. Press the UP or DOWN button to navigate to the

"Sequence" option

4. Press OK to view the current ON/OFF status for this feature

5. Press the UP or DOWN button to enable or disable this
feature

6. Press OK to conrm your entry

7. Press MENU to exit Photo Settings

8. Press OK once to capture a 3-photo sequence

Quality

This option allows you to set the quality level of captured
images. (Lower quality images take up less space on the

memory card.)

1. Press MODE once to enter Photo Mode

2. Press MENU once to enter Photo Settings

3. Press the UP or DOWN button to navigate to the "Quality"
option

4. Press OK to view the current selection:

FINE / NORMAL / ECONOMY

5. Press the UP or DOWN button to make your selection

6. Press OK to conrm your entry

7. Press MENU to exit Photo Settings

8. Press OK to capture an image

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Sharpness

This feature will automatically enhance captured images for a
clearer, more distinct picture.

1. Press MODE once to enter Photo Mode

2. Press MENU once to enter Photo Settings

3. Press the UP or DOWN button to navigate to the

"Sharpness" option

4. Press OK to view the current selection:
STRONG / NORMAL / SOFT

5. Press the UP or DOWN button to make your selection

6. Press OK to conrm your entry

7. Press MENU to exit Photo Settings

8. Press OK to capture an image

White Balance

This setting allows you to adjust the lighting balance for

different environments. The "AUTO" setting is recommended

for most situations.

1. Press MODE once to enter Photo Mode

2. Press MENU once to enter Photo Settings

3. Press the UP or DOWN button to navigate to the

"White Balance" option

4. Press OK to view the current selection:
AUTO / DAYLIGHT / CLOUDY / TUNGSTEN / FLUORESCENT

5. Press the UP or DOWN button to make your selection

6. Press OK to conrm your entry

7. Press MENU to exit Photo Settings

8. Press OK to capture an image

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Color

This feature allows you to choose color eect for captured
images.

1. Press MODE once to enter Photo Mode

2. Press MENU once to enter Photo Settings

3. Press the UP or DOWN button to navigate to the "Color"
option

4. Press OK to view the current selection:
Color / Black & White / Sepia

5. Press the UP or DOWN button to make your selection

6. Press OK to conrm your entry

7. Press MENU to exit Photo Settings

8. Press OK to capture an image

ISO

This setting enables you to adjust the camera's sensitivity to
light when taking photos. The higher the number, the greater

the light sensitivity. The "AUTO" setting is recommended.

1. Press MODE once to enter Photo Mode

2. Press MENU once to enter Photo Settings

3. Press the UP or DOWN button to navigate to the "Color"
option

4. Press OK to view the current selection: 100/200/400/AUTO

5. Press the UP or DOWN button to make your selection

6. Press OK to conrm your entry

7. Press MENU to exit Photo Settings

8. Press OK to capture an image

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Exposure

This setting allows you to adjust the brightness level of

captured images. The "+0.0" setting is recommended.

1. Press MODE once to enter Photo Mode

2. Press MENU once to enter Photo Settings

3. Press the UP or DOWN button to navigate to the "Color"
option

4. Press OK to view the current selection: +0.0, +1/3, -1/3, etc.

5. Press the UP or DOWN button to make your selection

6. Press OK to conrm your entry

7. Press MENU to exit Photo Settings

8. Press OK to capture an image

Anti-Shaking

This feature enables the image stabilizer function to reduce
blurring of captured images.

1. Press MODE once to enter Photo Mode

2. Press MENU once to enter Photo Settings

3. Press the UP or DOWN button to navigate to the "Anti-

Shaking" option

4. Press OK to view the current ON/OFF status for this feature

5. Press the UP or DOWN button to enable or disable this
feature

6. Press OK to conrm your entry

7. Press MENU to exit Photo Settings

8. Press OK to capture an image

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Quick Review

Enabling this feature will allow you to immediately view each
captured image for a few seconds before taking the next
photo.

1. Press MODE once to enter Photo Mode

2. Press MENU once to enter Photo Settings

3. Press the UP or DOWN button to navigate to the "Quick

Review" option

4. Press OK to view the current selection: OFF/2SEC/5SEC

5. Press the UP or DOWN button to make your selection

6. Press OK to conrm your entry

7. Press MENU to exit Photo Settings

8. Press OK to capture an image

Date Stamp

This feature will automatically apply date and/or time stamp
to captured images.

1. Press MODE once to enter Photo Mode

2. Press MENU once to enter Photo Settings

3. Press the UP or DOWN button to navigate to the "Date

Stamp" option

4. Press OK to view the current selection:
OFF / Date / Date & Time

5. Press the UP or DOWN button to make your selection

6. Press OK to conrm your entry

7. Press MENU to exit Photo Settings

8. Press OK to capture an image

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Playback Mode (Photo)

Follow these steps to view captured images as a continuous
slide show.

1. Press MODE twice to enter Photo View Mode

2. Press the UP or DOWN button to navigate through the
stored image les

3. Press MENU to view options for the selected le:
Delete / Protect / Slide Show

4. Press the DOWN button to select "Slide Show"

5. Press OK to view time options for each slide:
2Sec / 5Sec / 8Sec

6. Press UP or DOWN to make your selection

7. Press OK to conrm your entry and start the slide show

8. Press MENU to stop the slide show

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