SanDisk V-Mate Video Memory Card Recorder User Manual

SanDisk® V-Mate

™

Video Memory Card Recorder

User Guide

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Contents

Package Contents .............................................................................................................2

Product Specification .........................................................................................................2

System Requirements .......................................................................................................2

Safety Instructions .............................................................................................................2

Connecting V-Mate ............................................................................................................3

Setting the V-Mate .............................................................................................................4

Recording with the V-Mate* ...............................................................................................5

Playing Video with the V-Mate ...........................................................................................5

Playing recorded video on a PC ........................................................................................5

Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................5

Worldwide BrandSetup Code List .....................................................................................6

Warranty ..........................................................................................................................11

Congratulations

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 Specications

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.

Read these Instructions.

OFF/ON 5v DC

INOUT

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.

5. Check the position of the NTSC/PAL switch on the back of the V-Mate. The selected

AUDIO OUT

OFF/ON 5v DC IN

OUT

PAL/NTSC IR Emitter

Video Source

Box (back)

AV Cable (IN) AV Cable (OUT)

AC Adapter

VIDEO OUT AUDIO 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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