INSTRUCTION MANUAL
2.4G Wireless DVR
SB-WDVR50
Revised: April 26, 2013
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PRODUCT MANUAL Wireless DVR : SB-WDVR50
PRODUCT REFERENCE
USB connection
Earphones port
AV / Camera IN
Stand
SD Card Slot with
card inserted
Record / Photo /
Enter
RECORD /
PLAY /
MOTION DETECT
Switch
M / Power / Mute
Back / ESC
Previous / Next
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BEFORE YOU START - SD CARD
is DVR requires an SD card for proper
operation. It will take an SD card up to 32GB
in size.
With the LCD screen facing you, the gold
connectors on the SD card will also face you.
Gently push the SD card into the SD card slot.
If there is any resistance, stop. Do not force the
SD card, as this may damage the device and
void your warranty.
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Push the SD card into place. It should click in.
To remove the card, gently push the card and
it should click out.
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BEFORE YOU START - BATTERY
e DVR has a built-in battery.
To charge the battery, use the included wall
adapter. One end of the adapter is a USB
connector. Plug that into the USB port on the
DVR.
Plug the other end into a wall socket. Charge
the DVR for 6 hours for a full charge. It may
take a few uses before your battery reaches
peak eciency.
When not in use, be sure to charge the battery
at least every 2 months.
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WIRELESS CAMERA USE
Wireless cameras in the 2.4 Ghz range have up
to 8 channels available to them for broadcast.
When using a wireless camera, be sure to
assign a unique channel to each camera. Please
note which channel each camera is using for
reference later.
e DVR can connect to yor wireless cameras
or transmitters on the 8 channels listed below:
Wireless camera shown for illustrative
purposes only and is not included with the
DVR. Cameras are available in all shapes
and sizes. Contact Safety Basement about
cameras compatible with your DVR.
CH 1 2414 MHz
CH 2 2432 MHz
CH 3 2450 MHz
CH 4 2468 MHz
CH 5 2490 MHz
CH 6 2510 MHz
CH 7 2390 MHz
CH 8 2370 MHz
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WIRED CAMERA USE
e DVR may also accept a wired camera or
video source.
Connect the AV cable to the AV INPUT port
on the DVR.
Connect your video source using the RCA
connectors.
e DVR can provide power to your video
source. e output voltage is 3.6 - 4.2 V.
Please contact Safety Basement for available
compatible cameras and other accessories for
your DVR.
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SETTINGS
M
RECORD
PLAY
MOTION
You will use the buttons located at the top of the DVR to access and adjust the settings
shown in the following pages.
Note: Please plug the included ear bugs into the Audio port before turning on your
DVR. e ear buds have a volume control on their cable. e DVR can be muted, but
most volume control will be done with the ear buds.
If you purchase optional headphones for your DVR, please be sure that they have a
volume control.
First, push the MODE button into the RECORD position.
Now, hold the M button until the DVR turns on.
When it rst comes on, there may be a burst of static and noise as we have not
connected to a camera yet. Quick-press M to MUTE the audio.
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SYSTEM SETTINGS
With the power on, press the ESC button to
enter the Menu system.
ere are 2 options here, Function and System.
We will set up the SYSTEM options rst.
Use the NEXT and PREVIOUS, also known as
the arrow keys, to Highlight SYSTEM.
Press the ENTER key to enter this menu.
You will use the arrow keys, ESC and Enter
keys to make changes to the settings.
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SYSTEM SETTINGS
Highlight the DATE TIME option. Press ENTER.
Use the arrow keys to adjust the year. Press ENTER to move to the Month, and so on until
you have changed the Date and Time.
Press the ESC key to save your settings and return to the SYSTEM SETTINGS.
LANGUAGE
Highlight the LANGUAGE option. Press ENTER.
Use the arrow keys to highlight your Language choice.
Press ENTER to save, and you will be returned to the SYSTEM SETTINGS.
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FORMAT
A new SD card will usually work immediately with this DVR. If you are unsure, or wish to
refresh a card, you can format it with this option.
Highlight the FORMAT option. Press ENTER. Verify that you wish to format the card.
Note: all data on the card will be lost. Proceed carefully.
LANGUAGE
Highlight the LANGUAGE option. Press ENTER.
Use the arrow keys to highlight your Language choice.
Press ENTER to save, and you will be returned to the SYSTEM SETTINGS.
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