Congratulations on your purchase of the V-Mate Video Memory Card Recorder. Now
you can easily record movies and TV programs on flash memory cards and play them
back in a compatible playback device such as mobile phones, handheld game consoles,
notebook PCs and more. Whenever you want, wherever you are! This user guide will
instruct you on how to install and use your V-Mate.
* For home and personal use:
This product is intended to be used for recording and playback for your home and personal enjoyment. Copying and commercial
use of copyrighted material without permission of the copyright owner may be prohibited by law. Use of your V-Mate in
compliance with all copyright and applicable intellectual property laws remains the responsibility of the user of the product.
Package Contents
• V-Mate Video Memory Card Recorder
• Remote Control with Battery
• Audio/Video Cables (2x)
• Infrared Emitter Cable
• USB Cable
• Power Supply
• User Guide
Product Specications
Video:
• Codecs: MPEG-4 SP, H.263
• Formats: MP4, 3GP, 3G2
• Resolution: Up to 640 x 480
• Frames per second: Up to 30
Compatible Card Formats:
• SD, SDHC, miniSD, miniSDHC, microSD, microSDHC
• RS-MMC (Dual Voltage)
• MMCplus, MMCmobile
• Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo
Connectors:
• 3.5 mm input for Composite Video, Audio Left & Right
• 3.5 mm ouput for Composite Video, Audio Left & Right
• USB mini B
• IR (infrared) emitter (connection to set top box or VCR)
• Power
System Requirements
For recording and playback:
• TV with RCA composite video (NTSC or PAL) and audio connection*
• Video source with RCA composite video and audio output connection
(e.g. cable/satellite box, camcorder, VCR or DVD player)*
For firmware upgrading/connecting to a PC:
• Windows: Pentium-class PC with USB support and Windows 2000 or XP.
• Macintosh: Computer with USB support and Mac OS 10.1.2+
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle,
is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous
voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the
user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
WEEE Disposal Instructions
Do not dispose of this device with unsorted household waste. Improper disposal maybe
harmful to the environment and human health. Please refer to your local wasteauthority
for information on return and collection systems in your area.
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Read these Instructions.
OFF/ON 5v DC
INOUT
AV
PAL/NTSC IR Emitter
Video Source
Box (front)
IR Emitter
IR Receiver
• Keep these Instructions.
• Heed all Warnings.
• Follow all instructions.
• Clean only with a damp cloth (unplug the power adapter before cleaning).
• Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
• Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding - type plug. A polarized
plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two
blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for
your safety. When the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician
for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
• Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
• Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
• Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
• Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has
been dropped.
• Do not use near water (e.g. sink, bathtub, swimming pool, etc.).
Warning:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DANGEROUS HIGH VOLTAGES ARE
PRESENT INSIDE THE ENCLOSURE. DO NOT OPEN THE CABINET. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY.
Note:
Please consult the rating label at the bottom of the SanDisk V-Mate for power input and
other safety information.
Connecting V-Mate
1. Connect one audio/video cable to the composite video output and audio left/right output
of an analog video source (e.g. cable/satellite box, camcorder, VCR or DVD player).
The yellow plug should connect to Video Out, the red plug should connect to Audio Out
(R), and the white plug should connect to Audio Out (L). Connect the 3.5 mm connector
on the other side of the cable to the AV In connection on the back of the V-Mate.
2. If you are using a cable/satellite/terrestrial receiver box or VCR, connect the 3.5 mm
connector on the IR Emitter cable to the IR Emitter connector on the back of the
V-Mate. The IR emitter will automatically power on/off and select channels at cable/
satellite/terrestrial receiver box or VCR during a scheduled recording. Remove the
protective layer from IR emitter and stick the IR emitter next to the remote sensor of
the cable/satellite/terrestrial receiver box or VCR. When attaching the IR emitter to the
video source box, make sure to cover only a part of the IR Receiver window so that it
will not block the IR signal coming from the remote control. To find the remote sensor
on the video source box, consult its manual for more information.
3. Connect the 2nd audio/video cable to the TV. On the TV, the yellow plug should
connect to Video In, the red plug should connect to Audio In (R), and the white plug
should connect to Audio In (L). Connect the 3.5 mm connector on the other side of the
cable to the AV Out connection on the back of the V-Mate.
4. Plug the Power Supply into the back of the V-Mate and plug the power supply into a
power outlet.
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5. Check the position of the NTSC/PAL switch on the back of the V-Mate. The selected
AUDIO OUT
OFF/ON 5v DCIN
OUT
AV
PAL/NTSCIR Emitter
Video Source
Box (back)
TV
AV Cable (IN)AV Cable (OUT)
AC Adapter
VIDEO OUTAUDIO IN VIDEO IN
position should match with the type of TV. Please consult the manual/specifications of
the TV for details.
6. Move the power switch on the back of the V-Mate into the ON position.
7. Pull the plastic strip out of the remote control to activate the battery.
8. Press the power button on the remote and the V-Mate will start up (the blue slot LEDs
blink and the green power LED stays on).
9. Turn on the TV and the video source box and change the input source on the TV.
Depending on the TV, the input source may be called TV/Video, Input, or Source
(consult the TV manual for more information). When the correct source is selected, you
will see a message to insert a memory card. When the V-Mate is turned off (standby)
from the remote control or on the back of the unit, the video signal from the video
source box will be displayed on the TV screen. The V-Mate is now correctly connected
Setting the V-Mate
1. Make sure a compatible memory card is inserted. Only insert one memory card at a time.
2. In the next screen set the date and time (accurate time and date settings are required
for scheduled recordings). When the power supply is disconnected, the clock in the
V-Mate will reset. When the V-Mate is turned on again, a message will come up
requesting to set the clock. After the time is set, the main menu will appear.
3. In order to record a video recording file that is compatible with your playback device,
you need to set the appropriate recording settings. You can do this manually or by
selecting your playback device from a list. To select from a list, select SETTINGS
and then RECORDING FORMAT. Select the appropriate category for you playback
device, then its brand and finally its model number. Settings can be manually adjusted
by selecting SETTINGS → RECORDING FORMAT → MANUAL SETTINGS. The
following settings can be manually adjusted:
• Quality (the higher the quality, the sharper the video)
• Format (different playback devices often work with different video formats)
• Resolution (the higher the resolution, the bigger the video width and height)
• Frame rate (the higher the frame rate, the smoother the video runs)
4. In order to schedule recordings and to let the V-Mate record programs while you are
not present, the Infrared Emitter needs to use an infrared code that is compatible with
the cable/satellite/terrestrial receiver box or VCR.
A. Go to SETTINGS → IR EMITTER.
B. Select the Device Type of the video source box that is connected to the V-Mate.
C. Input the code associated with the device type and the device brand from the table
in the back of this user guide. Check www.sandisk.com for the most recent list of
infrared codes for video source boxes.
D. Run the test to make sure V-Mate communicates properly with your video source box.
5. To adjust the Date and time, go to SETTINGS → Date & Time
6. To change the language of the user interface, go to SETTINGS → Language
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Recording with the V-Mate*
To record a video file, go to RECORD NOW in the main menu or press the record button
on the remote control. The RECORD NOW screen will appear and shows a preview
window. If the video source box is turned on, the preview window will show the video
stream that comes from the source box. Press the record or OK button and the timer will
start running, indicating that the video is being recorded. The LED indicator next to the slot
in which a card is inserted is blinking indicating that data is being written to the card. DO
NOT REMOVE THE CARD WHEN THE INDICATOR IS BLINKING AS IT MAY DAMAGE
THE CARD AND CORRUPT THE VIDEO FILE. To stop a recording, press the Stop button.
During recording in 640x480 resolution, there will be no preview window (in the other
resolutions there is a preview window during recording). Instead the screen is black with
“REC” displayed in the top left corner to indicate the V-Mate is recording. You can hear
the audio. To see the video signal while recording in VGA resolution, you can setup a
direct connection between the video source box (2nd AV output is required) and the TV
(2nd AV input is required). This requires an extra AV cable (not included).
To schedule a recording, go to SCHEDULE RECORDING in the main menu and select
a time slot (you can program a maximum of 30 time slots). With the cursor keys and the
OK button set the date, channel, start time, stop time and the frequency (ONCE – for one
time recording, DAY - for daily recording, WEEK – for weekly recording). If you program
multiple time slots, make sure there is no overlap in the recording time. To delete a time
slot, select the time slot and press the Delete button on the remote control.
After the recording has stopped and the indicator has stopped blinking, you may remove
the card from the V-Mate and insert it in your playback device. Consult the manual of
your playback device on how to insert a card and playback video files from the card.
Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may infringe on the rights of the
copyright owners and violate copyright laws.
Playing video with the V-Mate
In addition to recording video files to playback on handheld devices, you can also play video
on V-Mate that is recorded by the V-Mate itself. In the main menu select PLAY VIDEO and
open a folder or select a video file. Press the Play button on the remote control to start the
video file. To delete a video file, select it and press the Delete button on the remote control.
To see more details about the video file properties, select it and press the Info button.
Playing recorded video on a PC
For playback on a PC, RealNetworks™ RealPlayer™ 10 or higher or Apple®
QuickTime™ 6 or higher with the latest software updates is compatible with MPEG-4 ISO
(.MP4) files.
Troubleshooting
For Frequently Asked Questions and other V-Mate support information, please go to our
website at www.sandisk.com/retail/support.asp
For assistance by phone please call toll free 866-SANDISK (866-726-3475) Monday
through Friday, 6am till 6pm Pacific Standard Time.
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Worldwide BrandSetup Code List
Setup Code For
Cable Converters
(including Cable/DVR
combos)
ABC 0003, 0008,
0237
Americast 0899
Austar 0276
Bell South 0899
Bestlink 0303
Birmingham Cable
Communications 0276
British Telecom 0003
Cable & Wireless 1068
Clearmaster 0883
ClearMax 0883
Coolmax 0883
Coship 1462
Daehan 0778
Daeryung 0008, 0477,
0877, 1877
Director 0476
France Telecom 0817
Galaxi 0008
GE 0237
Gehua 0476
General Instrument 0003, 0276,
0476, 0810
General
Instruments 0003,0276,
0476
GNI 1466
GoldStar 0144
Hamlin 0009, 0273
Hongtian Jiangsu 1462
Hwalin 0303
Jerrold 0003, 0276,
0476, 0810
SanDisk warrants that this product will be free from material defects in design and manufacture
and will substantially conform to the published specifications under normal use for two
years from your date of purchase, subject to the conditions below. This warranty is provided
to the original end user purchasing from SanDisk or an authorized reseller, and is not
transferable. Proof of purchase may be required. This product must be used with memory
cards that are compliant with the specifications of the CompactFlash Card Association, the
SD Card Association, the MultiMediaCard Association, or Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO,
SmartMedia and xD-Picture Card requirements as applicable; use with any other product voids
this warranty. SanDisk is not responsible for any failure or defect caused by any third party
product or component, whether authorized or not. This warranty does not apply to any third
party software or content provided with the product and you are responsible for all service
and repair needed for such software. This warranty is void if the memory card is not used in
accordance with the product and content instructions, or if it is damaged as a result of improper
installation, misuse, unauthorized repair, modification or accident.
To obtain warranty service contact SanDisk at 1-866-SanDisk or send an email to:
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may be required to provide to SanDisk. SanDisk will, at its option, repair or replace the product
with new or refurbished product of equal or greater capacity and functionality, or refund the
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SanDisk, the SanDisk logo, and Store Your World in Ours are trademarks of SanDisk
Corporation, registered in the United States and other countries. V-Mate is a trademark of
SanDisk Corporation. The SD, miniSD, microSD, SDHC, miniSDHC, and microSDHC marks
and logos are trademarks. SanDisk is an authorized licensee of the MultiMediaCard trademark.
RS-MMC, MMCplus and MMC mobile are trademarks of MultiMediaCard Association. Memory
Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick DUO and Memory Stick PRO DUO are trademarks
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