SHUOYING DIGITAL SCIENCE and TECHNOLOGY DV196 User Manual

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Table of contents

FCC Statement…………………………………………..…………………………………..2
Preface/ Maintenance and precautions for the video recorder ……………………………...3
Maintenance and precautions for SD Memory card ……………………..………………….4
Accessories……………………………………………………………………………5
Know Your Camera………………………………………………..………………………. 6
Buttons and Function Indicators………………………………………………………... 7
Getting Started ……………………………………………………………………8
Basic Functions……………………………………………………………………..10
Advanced Functions……………………………………………….……………... 11
Setting Date and Time ……………………………………………..…………………... 12
Video Recording available options…………………………..…………………………… 16
Still Photo available options …………………………………………………………..…18
Playback MODE, Menu Options……………………………………………….…….. 20
Make connections ……………………………………………………………………..26
Specifications ………………………………………….……………………………..31
Troubleshooting………………………………………………………………… 32

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FCC statement

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.

Warning: 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.

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- 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 Digital 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 camera 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 humidity, dust and
harmful chemicals. Do not use any organic solvent to clean lens. Do not store or operate the
camera in extremely hot or cold temperatures. Keep recorder clean and take care to avoid
scratching or damaging 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 camera for extended time

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Maintenance and precautions for SD Memory card

SD Memory Card

Contact pins / connectors

Write protection LOCK switch

• Please note the SD card has tiny LOCK slider on the side for write protection of

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

• SD card is delicate electronic device; do not open, bend or overheat the card.

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

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Note: If your SD 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 files before formatting. Refer to page 12 for formatting information.

System Requirements

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

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System Requirements
Operating System Microsoft Windows XP, VISTA, 7
CPU Intel Pentium 4 1GHz or above CPU
Memory 512MB or higher
Audio & Video Card Direct X8 Audio & Video Card
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 your video recorder:

USB Cable Installation CD Manual, QSG, Warranty Card

AV Cable

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Know Your Camera

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Buttons and Function Indicators

Buttons/Indicator Function

Power Button Press to turn recorder ON and OFF
SHUTTER button Press to Start / Stop Video recording or Take Still Photo
Zoom IN
Zoom OUT
MENU Button Press to OPEN or exit the MENU selection

MODE Button

PLAYBACK Button

UP Button

DOWN Button -MENU selected; press to scroll DOWN available options
LEFT Button

RIGHT Button

Press to zoom IN
Press to zoom OUT

Press to select desired Recording MODE: Video Recording or
Taking Still Photos
Press to select the PLAYBACK Mode or exit / return to
Recording MODE

- Recording MODE: press UP to remove icons from LCD screen
or dim the screen.

- MENU selected; press to scroll UP available options.

Selects files and MENU, moves photos to the left (when the photo
is enlarged and set at Pan mode) and switches to the 10 sec delay
Self-Timer Mode or vice versa.
Selects files and MENU, moves photos to the right (when the
photo is enlarged and set at Pan mode) and turns LED supporting
light On or OFF in Recording MODE.

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OK Button

DELETE Button
Busy Indicator Indicates Recording / Video Playing / Processing Status

Self-Timer Indicator Flickers during Self-Timer countdown process

Getting Started

Note: Your recorder requires batteries and SD/SDHC Memory Card inserted to operate.

These are not supplied and should be obtained separately. SD/SDHC memory card with
capacity up to 8GB may be used in your camera.

Installing Batteries

- Open the Battery cover and insert three fresh AAA alkaline batteries into the battery
compartment.

- Note batteries plus and minus terminals location; install batteries as indicated. Close the
battery cover.

Installing SD Memory Card

- Position and insert SD Memory card into the SD card slot.

Press to confirm MENU / option changes and start and stop
playing video
PLAYBACK Mode - press to delete selected displayed file;
recorded Video or taken Still Photo

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- Note the orientation of the card and insert as indicated. Press it down until the card
becomes locked. Do not force card during insertion as the card or card slot could become
damaged.

To remove or replace the SD card, press the card down. The card will pop up and you may
remove card from the video recorder.
Notes：

 Note that the card has a tiny “LOCK” slider located on the side. Set this slider to

 Turn OFF the video recorder before inserting / removing or changing the

 Insert the memory card according to the position mark. Do not force. If the card

Turning Video Recorder ON and OFF

- Open the LCD Screen

- Press the Power button to turn video recorder ON.

- LCD screen becomes active and the recorder is ready to operate.

- Press the Power button again to turn recorder OFF.

- Please note that recorder will turn OFF automatically when turned ON and left idle for
1min to save battery power.

“non-LOCK” position before inserting and taking video or still images.

memory card;

cannot be inserted easily please check card alignment and position then repeat
installation.

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Select the MODE
When activated the recorder is set to Video Recording mode.

- Press the MODE button to select Still Photo Mode, press MODE button again to return to

Video Recording Mode

- Press the PLAYBACK button to select the playback function. Press the PLAYBACK
button to exit playback mode and return to the Video Recording or Still Photo Mode.
Note that the Video Recording is the default Mode – when you turn the Power ON –
recorder will be set in Video Recording mode.

Basic Functions
Video Recording mode selected

- Press the Shutter Button to start recording the video clip, press the Shutter Button again to
stop recording.
Taking Still Photo selected (Still Photo Mode)

- Keep recorder steady and press the Shutter Button to take a Still Photo.

Playback mode

- Press the PLAYBACK Button to select the Playback mode.

- LCD screen will show latest Photo or Video.

- You can use LEFT / RIGHT buttons to scroll through your files; press OK button and start
playing Video. Press OK button again to STOP playing.

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