SHUOYING DV197S User Manual

Table of Contents

FCC STATEMENT ......................................................................... 2

Pertinent testing documentation is available for verification.......... 3

Preface........................................................................................... 3

Maintenance and precautions for the video recorder .................... 3

Maintenance and precautions for SD/ SDHC Memory card.......... 4

System Requirements.................................................................... 5

Accessories....................................................................................6

Know Your Recorder...................................................................... 7

Buttons and Function Indicators .................................................... 9

Starting to Use.............................................................................. 10

Connecting to PC......................................................................... 17

Advanced Operations .................................................................. 17

Installing and using Magix software and webcam driver ............. 37

Specification................................................................................. 44

Common Problem Troubleshooting ............................................. 45

FCC STATEMENT FCC part 15.105

This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

FCC part 15.21 Caution: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help.

Pertinent testing documentation is available for verification.

Preface

Thank you for purchasing this Video Recorder. Please read this Manual carefully and keep in a safe place for further reference. Note: The product Specifications and these operating instructions are printed based on latest available information and are subject to change without prior notice. The specifications of the particular video recorder you have purchased may slightly vary from this printed data.

Maintenance and precautions for the video recorder

Recorder is not waterproof. Keep and store your recorder away from humid, dusty and harmful chemical environment. Do not use an organic solvent to clean lens. Do not store or operate the recorder under extremely hot or cold ambient conditions. Keep recorder clean and take care to avoid scratching or damaging of the housing and the lens. Blow dust away and use soft cloth if the lens becomes dirty or contaminated. Remove batteries if you are not planning to use recorder for extended time.

Maintenance and precautions for SD/ SDHC Memory card

SD/ SDHC Memory Card

Contact pins / connectors

Write protection LOCK switch

• Please note that the SD/ SDHC card has tiny LOCK slider on the side for write

protection of the SD/ SDHC memory card that helps avoid inadvertent deletion of image files. Set this slider to “un-LOCK” position for storing still images or recording video.

• SD/ SDHC Memory card is delicate electronic device; do not open, bend and

overheat the card.

• Keep the card away from strong magnetic field and dirty / harsh environment.

• Note: If your SD/ SDHC card has been used previously with other devices /

cameras or is brand new – the card may require to be formatted – please ensure you save all valuable records before formatting.

System Requirements

Audio & Video Card

You may use the computer to download images and video from your recorder, edit images, email or post records over the Internet. Make sure that you computer complies with (below) minimum requirements:

System Requirements Operating System Microsoft Windows XP,VISTA, 7 CPU Intel Pentium IV 1GB or above CPU Memory 512MB or higher

DirectX8 Audio & Video Card CD-ROM Drive Min 16x Hard Drive space 1GB or higher available memory space USB port Standard USB1.1 or USB2.0 port

Accessories

The following accessories are packed together with the recorder:

Installation CD Manual & QSG

Know Your Recorder

Buttons and Function Indicators

Buttons/Indicator Function

Power Button Press to turn recorder ON and OFF

Press to Start / Stop Video recording or Take Still Photo.

OK Button

MENU Button

MODE Button

UP Button

DOWN Button

Press to confirm MENU / option changes and start/ stop playing video.

Press to OPEN / CLOSE the MENU selection Press to stop playing video in PLAYBACK mode

Press to select desired MODE: Video Recording, Camera (taking Still Photos), Playback

Zooms IN scene, selects MENU option, moves photo upwards (when the photo is enlarged and set at Pan mode) and increases volume of audio sound during playback of video.

Zooms OUT scene, selects MENU option, moves photo downwards (when the photo is enlarged and set at Pan mode) and decreases volume of audio sound during playback of video. In Playback Mode, press this button to change to Thumbnail Mode. Selects files and MENU, moves photos to the left (when the

LEFT Button

photo is enlarged and set at Pan mode) and changes

resolution setting in Video Recording or Photo Taking Mode. Selects files and MENU, moves photos to the right (when the

RIGHT Button

Delete Button

Starting to Use Installing Battery

This recorder uses three AAA alkaline batteries. When replacing batteries, the recorder power should be turned off. Firstly open battery cover and put into batteries according to tip of positive and negative polarity in the battery box, and then close the cover.

photo is enlarged and set at Pan mode) and activates/ turns OFF LED fill light.

Press to delete the selected file in playback mode or the last record in Video Recording/ Still Photo Taking Mode.

Installing SD/ SDHC Memory Card

Insert the SD/ SDHC memory card into the SD/ SDHC card slot with contact pins inwards according to the tips besides card slot. To take out the SD/ SDHC memory card, please press it downwards and then pull it out.

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Note：Turn off the recorder power before card replacement.

Maintain the right direction when inserting the card. Don't push strongly, otherwise the card or recorder part would be damaged. If card can't be inserted, check the direction.  Please format the memory card first if it is used for the first time or it has been used in other recorders. Download important files to your computer before formatting as the formatting will erase all data from the SD/ SDHC card.

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Format the memory card

Please format the SD/ SDHC card if it is new or if it was used with another device. Download important files to your computer before formatting as the formatting will erase all data from the SD/ SDHC Card.

1. Turn the Power ON (when the card is inserted) and set the video recorder to the Setup

Menu. Press the RIGHT button to select [Setup].

2. Press the UP or DOWN button to select [Format…]. Then press the OK or RIGHT

button to launch the submenu.

3. Press the UP or DOWN button to select the item [YES] and then press the OK button

to execute formatting the card.

Setting the Language

You have an option to select the Language used for displayed commands and information; follow below steps if required:

1. Turn the power ON, and set the video recorder to the Setup Menu. Press the RIGHT

button to select [Setup].

2. Press the UP or DOWN button to select [Language] then press the OK or RIGHT

button to launch the submenu.

3. Press the UP or DOWN button to select the desired language and then press the OK

button to confirm the setting.

4. Press the MENU button to close the menu.

Setting the date and time

1. Turn the power on and set the video recorder to the Setup Menu.

2. Press the UP or DOWN button to select [Date & Time...] then press the OK or RIGHT button to launch the submenu.

3. Press the RIGHT button to move the cursor between settings. Press the UP or DOWN button to change the highlighted value.

4. Press the OK button to confirm the setting or press the Left button to escape and return.

5. Press the MENU button to close the menu.

Note：The Date & Time will be indicated on Video and Photo file properties, but not visible on the Video and Photo displayed images. The file properties may be read and reviewed on records when reviewing on the computer.

 After replacing batteries you need to reset the time/ date again.

Turning the recorder ON and OFF

Press the Power button to turn ON the video recorder. Press the Power button again to turn OFF the recorder. To save battery power, the recorder automatically turns off after a short period of time if no button is pressed. Press the Power button to power the recorder ON. You can change the power-OFF time (1 min/3 min/ 5 min) by setting the function [Power Save] in the Setup menu.

Changing the MODE of the recorder

Your video recorder has three selectable modes: Video, Photo and Playback mode.

1. Press the POWER button and the recorder will become active and set in Video

Recording Mode.

2. Press the MODE button once to select the Photo Taking mode for taking still pictures.

3. Press the MODE button again to select the Playback mode

4. Press the MODE button again to select the Video Recording Mode again.

The icons – displayed on the LCD screen – will identify selected Mode.

Display Title Description

Video mode Recording video clips.

Photo mode Taking still photos.

Playback mode Preview photos and video clips.

Video Recording In the video mode, you can press the OK button to start recording and press it again to stop recording. Taking Photo In the photo mode, press the OK button to take photo. Playback In the playback mode, you can browse the photos and play the recorded videos. Browsing photos: press the Left button or the Right button to choose the photo and press the Up button to magnify it. Press OK button to switch to Pan mode and then press the Up/Down/Left/Right button to move the enlarged image upwards/ downwards/ to the left/ to the right. Press OK button to exit Pan mode.

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