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Advanced Micro DVR User ManualProduct: MDVR18

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CAUTION

Operate this recorder only in environments where the temperature and humidity is within the recommended range. Operation in extreme temperatures or humidity levels may cause electric shock and shorten the life of the product. Avoid use in direct sunlight or within strong magnetic fields.

CAUTION

Severe vibration may damage the hard disc or other components inside the unit, especially during recording.

Data stored in the device may be corrupted by excessive impact, lightning, power surges, etc. Warranty does not cover damage caused by the conditions mentioned above. Back up the data in the device properly.

CAUTION Do not apply excessive pressure onto the device. It may become damaged.

LEGAL NOTICE

Supercircuits products are designed to meet safety and performance standards with the use of specific Supercircuits authorized accessories. Supercircuits disclaims liability associated with the use of non-Supercircuits authorized accessories.

The recording, transmission, or broadcast of any person’s voice without their consent or a court order is strictly prohibited by law.

Supercircuits makes no representations concerning the legality of certain product applications such as the making, transmission, or recording of video and/or audio signals of others without their knowledge and/or consent. We encourage you to check and comply with all applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations before engaging in any form of surveillance or any transmission of radio frequencies.

Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Supercircuits, Inc. disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.

No part of this document may be reproduced or distributed in any form or by any means without the express written permission of Supercircuits, Inc.

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Table of Contents

SECTION 1 Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 .1. DVR.Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 .2. Remote.Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 .3. Wire.control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 .4. What’s.in.the.box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 .5. Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

SECTION 2 Connecting.DVR.System.Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 .1. DVR.connection.to.a.camera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 .2. DVR.connection.to.a.monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 .3. DVR.connection.to.a.PC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 .4. DVR.connection.to.a.wire.control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

2 .4 .1. Wire.control.switch.and.cables.assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 .5. Installing.the.DVR.battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

2 .5 .1. Charging.the.battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 .6. Using.an.SD.card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

SECTION 3 Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 .1. Turn.ON/OFF.the.DVR .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..93 .2. DVR.Main.Menu.function.modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

3 .2 .1. Navigating.menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 .2 .2. Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 .2 .3. Adjust.volume. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 .2 .4. REC.button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

SECTION 4 Setting.Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 .1. Program.Setting.parameter.definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

SECTION 5 Video.Playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195 .1. Play.a.video.file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195 .2. Fast.playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195 .3. Pause.playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205 .4. Slow.motion.playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205 .5. Exit.playback.mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205 .6. Capture.image.during.playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

SECTION 6 Video.Playback.Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226 .1. During.video.playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226 .2. In.the.file.list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

SECTION 7 Audio.Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237 .1. Play.an.audio.file. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

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7 .2. Fast.playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237 .3. Reverse.playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247 .4. Pause.playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247 .5. Stop.playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

SECTION 8 Audio.File.Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268 .1. During.audio.playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268 .2. In.the.file.list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

SECTION 9 Photo.Browsing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279 .1. Opening.a.photo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279 .2. Browse.photos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279 .3. Photo.zoom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

SECTION 10 Slide.Show.+.Audio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29SECTION 11 Photo.Editing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

11 .1.While.browsing.photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3011 .2.In.the.file.list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

SECTION 12 Record. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3112 .1.Audio.Line.In.REC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3112 .2.Video.Line.In.REC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

SECTION 13 Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

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SECTION 1: FEATURES

SECTION 1 FeaturesThe MDVR18 advanced micro digital video recorder is ideally suited for concealment in objects or as a covert body-worn DVR. It records audio and video, with video resolutions up to 720 x 480 @ 30 fps and a sequential coded stamp overlay on each frame. You can-off load video evidence to an SD card, to PC via USB, or playback video on the unit itself. It comes with two lithium ion batteries, cables, carrying case, remote control, power supply, headphones, easy to use instructions and a 1 year warranty. Features include:

• Manual, scheduled, auto, and motion triggered recording modes

• MPEG4 compression at resolutions up to 720 x 480 @ 30 fps

• High quality 2.5” LCD display for immediate review of captured video

• Vibration alert when the battery charge is low

• Dual output power supply – DC5V, DC12V (through wire control)

• Easy to conceal, measuring 3.7” x 2.16” x 0.98”

1.1 DVR Controls

OFF/TV/LCD SwitchDC 5V In JackUSB Port

A/V Out Port

Vibration On/Off Switch*

IR Sensor

Increase +/-

ENTER Button

STOPNavigation Buttons

SETUP

Reset Switch

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* WIth the Vibration Switch ON, the unit will produce vibration alerts during:

• Power on – the DVR will produce a vibration alert for 2 seconds and the power status LED will be blue.

• Record – the DVR will produce two 0.5 second vibration alerts

• Low power alert – When low battery power is sensed, the DVR will produce five 0.5 second vibration alerts. Also, an empty battery icon will appear on the display and any video/audio file being recorded will be saved.

• Power off – the DVR will produce five 0.5 second vibration alerts. Also, the power status LED will be off.

A/V IN / DC12V Out Jack

SD Card Slot

A/V IN / DC5V Out Jack

Wired / RF Wireless Remote Control Port

Power On/Off/Record

1.2 Remote Control

Power Button

LCD/TV Switch

Record Button

Navigation and Pause/Play Buttons

Volume Controls

ESC/Stop

Setup Button


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1.3 Wire control

Switch**

A/V In DC 12V Out

Wire Control Port Pwr/Rec LEDs

A/V In / DC 12V Out Jack

** The wire control includes a single switch for powering on/off the DVR and starting/stopping a recording.

• Power Off – Slide the switch to Off to power off the device.

• Power On – Slide the switch to On to power on the device.

• Record – Slide the switch to Rec to record.

1.4 What’s in the box

Your DVR includes:

• MDVR18 recorder unit

• Earbud style earphone

• A/V cable to monitor – 2.5 mm TRRS Y-cable to 3 RCA male

• A/V cable – stereo Y-cable mini-male (2) to 2 RCA female

• A/V/power cable to camera– 3.5 mm TRRS (3 conductor) to 2 RCA female and power connector

• DC 5V power adapter/charger with power jack adapter

• Li-ion batteries (2)


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• Documentation CD

• USB cable with type A and mini-B plugs

• Remote control

• Pouch

• Wire control (remote power on) switch with control cable

1.5 Accessories


SECTION 2: CONNECTING DVR SYSTEM COMPONENTS

SECTION 2 Connecting DVR System Components

2.1 DVR connection to a camera

To connect the DVR to a camera, plug the A/V power cable into camera, and then plug the cable mini-jack into the A/V IN/DC5V Out or A/V IN /DC12V Out connector (whichever applies) on the side of the DVR.

A/V IN/DC5V Out

A/V IN /DC12V Out

2.2 DVR connection to a monitor

To connect the DVR to a monitor or TV, plug the A/V cable 3 RCA connectors into the monitor audio in left (white), audio in right (red) and video in (yellow) connectors, and then plug the cable mini-jack into the A/V Out port on the DVR. Video output is enabled in the configuration menus.



2.3 DVR connection to a PC

To connect the DVR to a PC, plug the USB A-type connector into the PC, then plug the USB mini-B connector into the USB port on the DVR. The PC connection can be used for transferring files to and from the DVR and defragmenting the DVR HDD through a Windows operating system.

NOTE When it is necessary to reformat the MDVR18 hard drive, reformat only in FAT32 format.

When the USB connection between the DVR and PC is established, the message USB mode will appear on the DVR screen for 5 seconds.



2.4 DVR connection to a wire control

To connect the DVR to a wire control, plug the wire control cable into the wire control port on the DVR, and then plug the cable into the wire control. Note that the wire control includes a port to which a 12 V DC camera can be attached.

When the wire control cable is plugged into the recorder, the buttons on the recorder are disabled. Use wire control switch to power on and power off the system, and to record.

2.4.1 Wirecontrolswitchandcablesassembly

The wire control and cables, with the A/V power cable provided, can be used to connect a camera to the DVR and provide power to it. See the following illustration.

A/V and Power Connectors to Camera

2.5 Installing the DVR battery

To install the battery in the DVR:

1. Remove the battery compartment cover on the back of the DVR.

CAUTION When installing the battery in the MDVR18, ensure that the three contacts on the battery

align with the pins in the battery compartment. Improper installation can damage the unit.



3. Align the golden contacts of the battery supplied with the corresponding connectors in the battery compartment, then slide the battery into place.

4. Replace the battery compartment cover.

2.5.1 Chargingthebattery

Before using the DVR for the first time, charge the battery for 12 continuous hours.

When the battery needs recharging, the DVR will vibrate and the display will show an empty battery icon. To charge the battery:

1. Plug the power adapter into the DC IN jack on the side of the MDVR18, then plug it into an AC outlet. When the battery is charging, the Pwr LED will be orange.

2. When the Pwr LED extinguishes, the battery is fully charged. Disconnect the power adapter promptly.

2.6 Using an SD card

SD cards provide removable storage for video, audio, and log files. The SD card is enabled through the Storage Medium option in the setup menus. See the Operations section for more information.

SD Card Slot

Left side of the DVR

CAUTION The SD card should slide smoothly into the card slot. Forcing the card into the slot can

damage the card and the DVR. Make sure it is installed properly.


SECTION 3: OPERATION

SECTION 3 Operation

NOTE Depending on the software version level of your DVR, the screens may appear different from those shown below.

3.1 Turn ON/OFF the DVR

• Turn ON: Press the Power ON/OFF button on the DVR or remote control to power on the DVR.

• Turn OFF: Press the Power ON/OFF button again to power off the DVR. A system shutdown message will appear.

3.2 DVR Main Menu function modes

Main Menu function modes include:

• Video Files: Browse and playback video with audio recordings

• Audio Files: Browse and playback audio recordings

• Photo Files: Browse images and pictures

• Recorder Settings: Specify recording schedules, triggering, resolution, and external video sources



• Program Setting: Function settings

3.2.1 Navigatingmenus

After powering on the DVR, the Main Menu screen will appear.

NOTE

Throughout this document, menu navigation is performed with the p, q, t, and u arrows on the DVR and remote control. For simplicity, the direction arrows and the term “navigation keys” refer to the same buttons.

Pressing Enter on the DVR and pressing the u; key on the remote control perform the same function. In this document both are represented by the symbol u;.

To open the main menu – Press SET UP on the DVR, or the SETUP button on remote control.

To enter submenu – Press u; to enter the submenu.

To highlight item in the submenu – Use navigation keys to move to the item you want to select.

To confirm the setting – Press u; to confirm the change of a setting.

To not save change and return to main menu or exit SETUP – Press STOP on the DVR or g on remote control.

To switch to Video mode, Image and various standby modes – Press SET UP, or press SETUP on remote control, to edit setting.

3.2.2 Setup

1. While in Video, Audio, Image, and other standby modes, press SETUP to edit settings.



2. Use the q and p keys to highlight an item in the menu.

3. Press the u or u; key to enter the submenu.

4. Use the q and p keys to select the item in the submenu you want to select.

5. Press u; to confirm your selection.



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6. To return to the previous menu, press t or g .

7. To exit Setup, press the SETUP, or press g after returning to the previous menu.

3.2.3 Adjustvolume

While playing video, audio, or slide+audio, you can adjust the volume with the volume adjust buttons. These buttons are located to the right of the LCD display on the DVR, and on the remote control.



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Volume Level

3.2.4 RECbutton

1. When the DVR is at the Main Menu, start recording immediately by pressing the REC button.

2. To stop recording, press STOP. The DVR will return to the Main Menu.


SECTION 4: SETTING FUNCTIONS

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SECTION 4 Setting FunctionsThe Main Menu screen provides two functions for setting up the configuration of your DVR: Recorder Settings and Program Settings. Navigation and option selection in these menus is performed with the navigation keys, u, q, p, and t. Confirm the option you select by pressing the u; key.

1. Use the navigation keys and the u; key to open the Program Settings function menu.

2. The Program Settings menu includes four screens.



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4.1 Program Setting parameter definitions

Video Repeat – Allows you to repeat the playback of a selected Single video file or All video files, or stop after the playback of video files.

Audio Repeat – Allows you to repeat the playback of a selected Single audio file or All audio files, or stop after the playback of audio files.

Thumbnail Preview – Turn thumbnail preview ON or OFF.

Slide Show Repeat – Play a slideshow once or play repeatedly.

Slide Show Time – Sets the pause duration on each image in a slide show to 3, 5, 7, or 10 seconds.

Slide Show + Audio – Select this option to play audio tracks during a slide show.

Slide Show Effect – Set to ON or OFF.

Back Light OFF – Use this option to set the time delay to turn off the back light: 30 seconds, 1 minute, 3 minutes, or never turn off.

TV Format – Set to NTSC or PAL.

TVout Adjustment – Use this option to make Position or Zoom adjustments:

• TVout Position Adjustment – Use the u, q, p, and t keys to adjust the position of the image on the screen.

• TVout Zoom Adjustment – Use the q or p keys to set the default (down) or zoom in (up).

Display Selection – Select TV or LCD.



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Language – Choose a language for the on-screen displays.

Format – Use this option to format the SD card. Formatting the SD card erases all files on the card.

Schedule Presetting – Use these submenus to preset a recording schedule:

• Press the t keys and u to select the items for recording, then press the u; key to confirm your selection.

External Audio Recording

External Video Recording

• To set recording start and end times, refer to the Operations section for a description of how to use the navigation keys to make these selections.

NOTE

• The Setting parameter must be ON for a recording to occur.

• If the unit is powered off when it is scheduled to record, it will power itself on, record during the preset schedule, then power itself off.

• Recorded files are stored in the “MyRecord” folder under Video/Audio.

• If there is a conflict in the recording time setting, or if file storage space is insufficient, a red “forbidden” icon appears, warning that the recording will not be made with the current settings.



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Recording Forbidden Icon

NOTEIf a recording was interrupted for any reason (low battery, insufficient space, etc.) a red interrupt icon appears to indicate that the recording failed.

Recording Interrupted Icon

Time Setting – For setting the clock in the DVR, refer to the Operations section for a description of how to use the navigation keys to make these selections.

Firmware Upgrade – Firmware upgrades are performed by copying firmware to an SD card, inserting it into the SD card slot, then pressing Enter when prompted. After the firmware is installed, the DVR will reboot. If the message “Update Error” appears, the upgrade process failed. Failures may be caused by an incomplete firmware file, or the SD card. If a failure occurs, try reloading the firmware on the card, or use an SD card made by Toshiba, SanDisk®, or Panasonic®.



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Load setup Defaults – Select Ok to reset all settings to their default value.

Storage – Select SD (for the SD memory card) or HD (internal hard drive) for the location of recorded files. For SD storage, the SD card must be installed in the DVR.

Storage Information – Selecting Storage Information displays the total capacity and free space of the device to which recorded files will be saved.


SECTION 5: VIDEO PLAYBACK

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SECTION 5 Video Playback

5.1 Play a video file

In the Main Menu, use the navigation keys to select Video Files, then press the u; key to confirm your selection.

In the File List screen, use the q and p keys to highlight the file you want to play, then press u;.

Select File Play Selected File

5.2 Fast playback

To double (2X) the playback speed, press the u key during normal playback. Press the u; key to return to normal playback speed.



To playback at 4X speed, press u during playback at 2X speed. Similarly, to playback video at 8X speed, press u during playback at 4X speed. Press u; to return to normal speed.

5.3 Pause playback

To pause video playback at normal speed, press u;.

5.4 Slow motion playback

To slow video playback to 1/2 speed, press u; to pause the player, then press u. To return to normal speed, press u;.

To playback at 1/4 speed, press u during playback at 1/2 speed. Similarly, to playback video at 1/8 speed, press u during playback at 1/4 speed. Press u; to return to normal speed.

5.5 Exit playback mode

To stop playing the file and return to the file list, press the g key.



5.6 Capture image during playback

To capture an image while video is playing, press u; to pause the video, then press REC. You can capture up to 30 images while playing back a video, and up to 999 images in one day. To return to normal playback when the video is paused, press u; again.

Image files are stored in the “MyRecord” folder under “photo mode” with the filename format V<mmddsss> where <mmdd> is the month and day, and <sss> is an index number, 000 – 999, For example, a file named V0629020 is the 21st image captured on June 29.

If the number of files captured during the playback of a video exceeds 30, the message ABOVE RECORDING LIMITED TO 30 FILES appears. If you try to capture more than 1000 images during any one day, the message ABOVE RECORDING LIMITED TO 999 FILES appears.


SECTION 6: VIDEO PLAYBACK SETTINGS

SECTION 6 Video Playback Settings

6.1 During video playback

To change the video configuration options during video playback, press SETUP. An options menu will appear. Use the navigation keys and the u; key to change the option settings. Refer to the Operations section for a description of how to change these selections.

6.2 In the file list

To change the configuration options while in the file list screen, press SETUP. An options menu will appear. Use the navigation keys and the u; key to change the option settings. Refer to the Operations section for a description of how to change these selections.


SECTION 7: AUDIO PLAYBACK

SECTION 7 Audio Playback

7.1 Play an audio file

In the Main Menu, use the navigation keys to select Audio Files, then press u; to confirm your selection.

In the File List screen, use the q and p keys to highlight the file you want to play, then press u;. Press g to stop and return to the previous screen.

7.2 Fast playback

During playback of an audio file, press u to increase the playback speed. Press the u; key to return to normal playback speed.



7.3 Reverse playback

During playback of an audio file, press the t key to move to an earlier time in the file. The elapsed time counter will decrement during reverse playback. Press the u; key to stop at that spot and resume normal playback.

7.4 Pause playback

To pause playback of an audio file, press u;. Press the u; key again to resume playback.



7.5 Stop playback

Press g to stop playback of the audio file and return to the file list.


SECTION 8: AUDIO FILE SETTINGS

SECTION 8 Audio File Settings

8.1 During audio playback

To change the audio configuration options during audio playback, press SETUP. Use the navigation keys and the u; key to change the option settings. Refer to the Operations section for a description of how to change these selections.


To change the configuration options while in the file list screen, press SETUP. Use the navigation keys and the u; key to change the options settings.


SECTION 9: PHOTO BROWSING

SECTION 9 Photo Browsing

9.1 Opening a photo

1. In the Main Menu, use the navigation keys to select Photo Files, then press u;.

2. In the File List screen, use the q and p keys to highlight the file you want to display, then press u; to display the photo. Press g to return to the previous screen.

9.2 Browse photos

To browse photos in the file list while viewing a photo, press the p / q keys to open the next / previous photo in the list.


SECTION 9: PHOTO BROWSING

9.3 Photo zoom

To zoom in on the photo you are viewing by 2X, press u;. When the photo is enlarged, use the p, q, t, and u keys to view a different portion of the photo.

To zoom from 2X to 4X, press u; again.


SECTION 10: SLIDE SHOW + AUDIO

SECTION 10 Slide Show + AudioWith the file list screen open or while browsing images, press SETUP to change the configuration settings. Highlight Start Slide Show, then press u; to start a Slide Show + Audio. To use this feature, image files and audio files must be stored in the same folder.

Selecting SETUP in the file list screen:

Selecting SETUP while browsing images:

To pause a slide show – Press u; or g .

To resume the slide show – Press the u; key.

To stop a slide show – Press the u; key to pause the slide show, and then press g .


SECTION 11: PHOTO EDITING

SECTION 11 Photo Editing

11.1 While browsing photos

To change the photo configuration options while viewing photos, press SETUP. Use the navigation keys and the u; key to change the option settings.


To change the configuration options while in the file list screen, press SETUP. Use the navigation keys and the u; key to change the option settings.


SECTION 12: RECORD

SECTION 12 RecordRecorded video files are saved in the MyRecord/MOVIE folder. Recorded Audio files are saved in the MyRecord/MUSIC folder. A folder can contain up to 999 files.

NOTE

• Video files can be up to 2 hours in length.

• Audio files can be up to 3 hours in length.

• If there is a conflict in the recording time setting, or if file storage space is insufficient, a red forbidden icon appears, warning that the recording will not be made with the current settings.

12.1 Audio Line In REC

1. In the Main Menu, use the navigation keys to select Recorder Settings, then press u;.

2. Select AUDIO LINE IN REC and then press u;.

3. Press the REC button to start recording. The file recorded will be stored in the “MyRecord” folder.


SECTION 12: RECORD

Elapsed time Volume Level Indicator

Pause recording – Press u; to pause recording.

Cancel pause – Press REC to resume recording. Audio recorded after the pause is stored in the same file.

Stop recording – Press g or REC to stop recording and go to standby mode.

12.2 Video Line In REC

1. To setup your recorder for video line-in recording, go to the Main Menu, use the navigation buttons to select Recorder Setting, press u;, select Video Line In REC, then press u; again.

2. To start recording when at the Main Menu, press REC on the DVR or remote control, or slide the switch on the wire control to REC.


SECTION 12: RECORD

After pressing u;, the system is in record standby mode and the message Press REC to start Record will appear for 5 seconds. If REC is not pressed while the message is present, press REC to return to standby mode, then press REC again to start recording.

Stop recording – Press g , or press REC to stop recording and return to standby mode.


SECTION 13: SPECIFICATIONS

SECTION 13 Specifications

Table 1. General specifications

Item Specification

Display 2.3” 480 x 234 TFT LCD with LED backlight

A/V Out A/V output through 3.5 mm jack

DC 5V In DC 5V input through 1.7 mm power connector

A/V In / DC OutA/V In / DC 5 V output through 2.5 mm jack A/V In / DC 12 V output through 3.5 mm jack

LED indicatorsPower On/Off LED – on: blue, charging: orange. A/V recording – recording in progress: red A/C in: yellow

Storage device SD card (up to 16 GB)

Power systemRechargeable/exchangeable Lithium Ion battery, 3.7 V 1800 mAh Power supply 100 ~ 240 V, 50 ~ 60 AC

Dimensions / Weight3.72 x 2.20 x 0.96 in (94.5 x 56 x 24.4 mm) 3.53 oz (100 g) without battery, 4.97 oz (140.8 g) with battery

Computer interface USB 2.0 mini-B connector

Computer system requirements

Operating System: Microsoft® Windows® 2000, XPCPU: Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or faster Hardware accessories: USB 2.0 port, Mouse, CD-ROM, display resolution 1024 x 768

Table 2. Supported video file formats*

File Format Resolution (< 720 x 480) Bit Rate (< 5 Mbps) Frame Rate (< 30 fps)

AVI (DivX 4/5.0) Yes Yes Yes

AVI (DivX 2/3) No No No

MPEG1 (DAT, MPG-VCD) No No No

ASF No No No

RM No No No

WMV No No No

VOB (DVD without copy protection)

No No No

MJPEG (AVI) a-law, u-law

* Yes indicates that it can be played by the MDVR18. No indicates that the format cannot be played directly, and cannot be converted

to another format.


SECTION 13: SPECIFICATIONS

Table 3. Supported audio file formats

File Format

MPEG1 layer 3 version 1.2/2.5 stereo Yes

MPEG1 layer 3 version 1.2/2.5 joint stereo Yes

WMA (64 ~ 320 kbps) Yes

WAV Yes

Video files support WMA and WAV audio formats only.

Table 4. Supported image file formats

File Format Baseline encoding Progressive encoding

JPG Lower than 4096 x 4096 Lower than 1024 x 1024

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