REGULATORY STATEMENTS FCC Certification The United States Federal Communication Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Department of Communications have established certain rules governing the use of electronic equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the 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.
• The product and accessories that come with your digital video MDVR81 may be different from those described in this manual. This is because different retailers often specify slightly different product inclusions and accessories to suit their market requirements, customer demographics, and geographical preferences.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Read and understand all Warnings and Cautions before using this product. Warnings: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. The connection of a non- shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will invalidate the FCC Certification or Declaration of this device and may cause interference levels which exceed the limits established by the FCC for this equipment.
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Cautions: • Do not subject the battery pack to intense sunlight or high temperatures, such as in a car in hot weather. Otherwise, acid leakage, overheating and/or smoke emission can occur, performance may be diminished and its service life may be shortened. •...
CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ........................................7 GETTING TO KNOW THE MDVR81 ................................8 Parts Name and Functions ............................8 Button Lock Function ..............................12 LED Indicators................................. 13 About the LCD Panel Display ............................ 14 PREPARING THE MDVR81 ..................................... 15 Insert / Remove Battery .............................. 15 Camera &...
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the MDVR81! The MDVR81 is an amazing new pocket size, highly portable surveillance device designed for covert surveillance tool and as a personal DVR. It features A/V recording with advanced H.264 compression and photo snapshots in JEPG format. A 2.5 inch LCD display is built into the DVR and a video output connector is provided for an external monitor.
GETTING TO KNOW THE MDVR81 Parts Name and Functions Front View Side View DC Input Battery SD Card Slot Side Cover Battery Lock...
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Audio/Video Output (connect to display) Audio/Video Input LED Indicator (connect to camera) IR Receiver Button Function Description Icon State Description Press and hold the power button for 2 seconds to turn on/off. In Preview Mode Press to start recording.
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In Play Mode Press to decrease the volume. In Menu Mode Functions as an ESC button. In Preview Mode Press to play back the last recorded movie. In Play Mode Toggle for fast forward function. In Menu Mode Press to select items upward. In Preview Mode Press to enter the Menu mode.
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Remote Control Function Description Charge the MDVR81 fully before using the remote control.
Button Lock Function 1. In Preview and Pre-Alarm modes, follow the steps below to enable the button lock/unlock feature. The key icon will be displayed at the left button on the screen. The color of the key icon depends on the sequence of each press action: Step 1: Press the button (or on the remote control) (blue).
Step 3: Press the button (or on the remote control). Lock button function does not affect IR operation. 2. When the button lock function is activated, the button (or on the remote control) in Preview mode or the button in Pre-Alarm mode can still be used; other buttons are disabled.
About the LCD Panel Display The MDVR81 is equipped with a 2.5" full color TFT LCD monitor to help you compose images, replay recorded images/video clips or adjust menu settings. The mode icons, text and numbers displayed on the monitor may very according to the current settings.
PREPARING THE MDVR81 Insert / Remove Battery Insert the battery 1. Open the side cover. 2. Place the battery downward on the battery bay. 3. Carefully insert the battery pack in the orientation shown below, then close the cover. Remove the battery...
4. Lift the battery from the battery bay as shown in the photo. Camera & Power Adapter Connection Attach the camera head to the MDVR81 1. Attach the camera connector to the head connector on the left side of the DVR.
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2. Turn the lock screw clockwise. To remove the camera head, turn the head connector lock screw counterclockwise. Use power adapter to charge the battery 1. Open the side cover. NOTE: Do not pull out the battery. It will cause a battery charging failure.
3. Press and hold the power button to turn on the MDVR81. The LCD monitor will show the MDVR81 is charging. • Turn OFF the power supply before attaching the camera head to the recorder • When attaching the head connector, be sure the pins mate with the holes. If the head connector is forced on, the camera connector pins could be bent and other damage could be caused.
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NOTE: A Toshiba or Kingston Class 10 SDHC card is recommended.
GETTING STARTED Power On/Off the DVR 1. Attach the camera connector to the head connector on the left side the MDVR81. 2. Turn the lock screw clockwise. 3. Press and hold the power button 2 or 3 seconds until the LED indicator lights red and the screen appears.
About the Screen Language 1. In preview mode, press the button (or on the remote control) to enter the [MAIN] menu. Use the button (or on the remote control) to select the [SYSTEM SETTING], then press the button (or on the remote control) to access in menu items. 2.
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then press the button to access in menu items. 2. Use the button (or on the remote control) to select the [DATE/TIME]. 3. Press the button (or on the remote control) to select [DATE], [TIME] and [FORMAT] you want to set. For [DATE], press the button (or on the remote control) to set the first field.
Format SDHC Memory Card 1. In preview mode, press the button (or on the remote control) to enter the [MAIN] on the remote control) to select [SYSTEM SETTING], then menu. Use the button (or press the button. 2. Press the button (or on the remote control) to select [STORAGE].
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Press the button (or on the remote control) to cancel formatting your SDHC memory card.
OPERATIONS Snapshot 1. In preview mode, press the button (or on the remote control) for a snapshot. 2. For more details about settings of snapshots, refer to the following instructions to enter the [RECORD SETTING] menu. Step 1. In preview mode, press the button (or on the remote control) to enter the [MAIN] menu.
Play Picture 1. Press and hold the power button about 2 or 3 seconds until the LED indicator lights red and the screen appears. 2. In preview mode, press the button (or on the remote control) to enter the [MAIN] menu, then press the button (or on the remote control) again to enter the [PLAY...
Press the button (or on the remote control) to return to the previous menu. Picture captured Content Storage Path: HHMMSS.JPG 736x480 SIZE: xxx K \JPEG\YYMMDD\ File Naming: the 1 picture in ss second -- hhmmss.JPG the remaining pictures in ss MM/DD/YY MM/DD/YY second—hhmmssxx.JPG...
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3. After finished all the settings of each item, use the button (or on the remote control) to select [SAVE], then press the button (or on the remote control) to confirm. The “SETUP SUCCESSFUL” message appears on the screen and you can immediately return to ...
Record Video 1. Press and hold the power button about 2 or 3 seconds until the LED indicator lights red and the screen appears. button to start recording. The REC icon will be shown in the LCD display. 2. Press the 3.
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3. The number of video clips for each month when recordings were made are shown. Month List (MM/YYYY Total Record) 4. Press the button (or on the remote control) again to see the detailed information of each record. Use the buttons (or on the remote control) to select a video ...
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Press the button (or on the remote control) to cancel or stop video playback. To play the video clip with fast forward, press the button (or on the remote control). Video clip for, FF (x2/x4/x8/x16) To play the video clip with fast backward, press the button (or on the remote ...
Record Setting 1. In preview mode, press the button (or on the remote control) to enter the [MAIN] on the remote control) to select [RECORD SETTING], menu. Use the button (or then press the button (or on the remote control) to access menu items. 2.
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Item Functional Description AUTO REC Support recording automatically when powered on. The default setting is ON. *ON / OFF (Frames Per Second) Set the measurement of full-motion video performance. The default setting is 30 (NTSC). NTSC: 5 / 10 / 15 / 20 / 25 / 30 PAL: 5 / 10 / 15 / 20 / 25 RESOLUTION Set the video/photo resolution.
Item Functional Description FUNCTION Enables or disables the pre/post alarm function. When video signal loss occurs, the “VIDEO LOSS” message is shown if this function is enabled. The default setting is ON. * ON / OFF PRE-ALARM Set the required pre-alarm time. * Pre-alarm time: 10/20/30/40/50/60 SEC POST-ALARM Set the required post-alarm time.
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Item Functional Description LCD SLEEP For power saving, the LCD monitor will turn OFF when setting time is up. The default is 60 SEC. * 00 / 30 / 60 / 120 SEC Set the LED indicators on / off. The default is ON. * ON / OFF BEEP For an audible indication when you press any button.
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SD card cannot be formatted if it is write-protected. Item Functional Description DEFAULT Return all basic settings to the default setting of the MDVR81: Camera (Brightness、Contrast、Color、Hue) = 50。 AUTO REC = ON。 FPS = 30。 RESOLUTION = D1。...
Q 6: What should I do if the error message “SD CARD REMOVED” appears? A 6: We suggest: Ensure the SD card is installed properly. Format the SD card inside the MDVR81, or with SD Formatter from SD Association, available at: https://www.sdcard.org/downloads/formatter_3/...
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