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Page 2: Introduction
Introduction IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. - Page 3 WARNING: 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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Page 4: Lithium-Ion Battery Handling Precautions
Introduction (Continued) Lithium-ion Battery Handling Precautions Danger Do not disassemble or modify the battery pack. The battery pack is equipped with built-in safety protection features. Should these features be disabled, the battery pack can leak acid, overheat, emit smoke, burst and/or ignite. Do not connect the positive (+) and (-) terminals with a metal object such as wire. - Page 5 Introduction (Continued) Do not use an apparently damaged or deformed battery pack by drop of the battery pack or any other damage. Otherwise, acid leakage, overheating, smoke emission, bursting and/or ignition of the battery pack may occur. Do not directly solder the battery pack. Otherwise, heat can melt down its insulation, damage its gas release vent or safety features possibly leading to acid leakage, overheating, smoke emission, bursting and/or ignition.
- Page 6 Introduction (Continued) Caution Do not use or subject the battery pack to intense sunlight or hot temperatures such as in a car in hot weather. Otherwise, acid leakage, overheating and/or smoke emission can occur. Also, its guaranteed performance will be lose and/or its service life will be shortened.
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Page 7: Before You Use
BEFORE YOU USE Temperature of the main body When this recorder is used for a long time in the power-on state, the temperature of the main body may become high. However, this is not a fault. The power plug cord applicable to the local power specifications is attached. Be sure to use power cord applicable to your local power specification. - Page 8 Introduction (Continued) Do not handle the recorder or the camera head roughly. When removing the battery, turn OFF the power supply to the recorder beforehand. When carrying the recorder or the camera head, be sure hold the recorder and the camera securely. When using the camera head or the recorder on your body, take care that the camera cable or the strap does not catch on anything.
- Page 9 Battery * The battery used for this recorder is a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. This battery is susceptible to temperature and humidity, and the higher or lower the humidity is, the more the battery is susceptible. * Whenever the use of this recorder ends, be sure to remove the battery. * Note: The shooting enabled time duration is shorter in cold climate, such as at a ski area.
- Page 10 The recorded data could be destroyed or lost if you fail to handle the unit or the SD card according to the precautions noted above. Under those circumstances, ELMO USA Corp will not liable in any way for any damages due to corruption of or loss of the recorded data.
- Page 11 O-rings depends on how the recorder is used. However, in order to reliably maintain the waterproof function, it is advisable to replace the O-rings at a cycle of once a year. The replacement can be handled for a charge by ELMO USA Service Department only. Introduction (Continued)
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Page 12: Disclaimers
* ELMO does not warrant this product for suitability for any specific purpose. ● ELMO USA Corp will not liable for: a) any claim for loss earnings due to the use of this recorder or any claim raised by a third person or party, b) for any damage, lost earnings or the like caused by the loss of the memory contents due to failure, repair or other reason, be forewarned that we are not liable at all. - Page 13 Life of the battery The battery has its own span of life. Along with the frequency of use and the time passed, the battery capacity decreases gradually. When the usable time becomes substantially short, the battery life seems to have come near the end. Then, procure a new battery. LCD monitor * Do not press the LCD monitor strongly, or the display of the LCD monitor could be uneven or the LCD monitor could be broken down.
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Page 14: Table Of Contents
Introduction (Continued) Contents Introduction ...82 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ... 82 Lithium-ion Battery Handling Precautions ... 84 BEFORE YOU USE ... 87 DISCLAIMERS... 92 Contents... 94 Confirming the Accessories upon Unpacking... 95 Preparations ...96 The Name of Each Part ... 96 The Name of Each Screen ... 97 How to Charge the Recorder... -
Page 15: Confirming The Accessories Upon Unpacking
Introduction (Continued) Confirming the Accessories upon Unpacking Recorder Camera head USB cable AV cable Instruction manual AC adapter/ Power cord Earphone Battery pack Belt clip... -
Page 16: Preparations
Belt clip Battery lock USB terminal HOLD DC-IN terminal SD card slot RESET Camera Head Camera cable Direction indicator ring ※The side marked with the ELMO logo indicates the upper side. Lens cover Head connector Front glass Camera unit Screw lock... -
Page 17: The Name Of Each Screen
The Name of Each Screen Folder name HOLD AV cable connection External microphone Playlist Return SELECT ∨ ∧ ENTER MOV00001.asf 00:00:00 010:25:00(999MB) MOV00001.asf Battery remaining power Blue: Normal Red: Charged SD memory card Blue: SD memory card in Gray: No SD memory card 00:00:50/00:07:00 Record state Warning message display... -
Page 18: How To Charge The Recorder
Preparations (Continued) How to Charge the Recorder Set in the battery. Fit the catches of the battery in their mating slits in the recorder, and push the battery in completely. Fit catches in Battery Start recharging. Plug the DC plug of the AC adapter in the DC-IN terminal on the side of the recorder, and plug the power plug in the AC power outlet. -
Page 19: Remaining Battery Power
Remaining Battery Power According to the remaining battery power, the battery icon on the upper right corner of the LCD monitor varies as illustrated below: Remaining Full battery power: Change in the icon display When the remaining battery power is running low, the “No Battery Power”... -
Page 20: How To Use And Remove The Belt Clip
Preparations (Continued) How to Use and Remove the Belt Clip How to attach the belt clip Remove the belt clip locking screw Remove belt clip locking counterclockwise. Belt clip locking screw Attach the belt clip. Match the slit (1) in the reorder side with the A part of the belt clip. - Page 21 How to remove the belt clip Remove the belt clip locking screw Turn the Belt clip locking screw counterclockwise for removal. Belt clip locking screw Remove the belt clip. Press the C part of the belt clip in the arrowed direction while pressing the other side of the belt clip C part of the belt clip Attach the belt clip locking screw.
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Page 22: How To Attach/Detach The Camera Head
Preparations (Continued) How to attach/detach the camera head When attaching the camera head to the recorder, turn OFF the power supply to the recorder beforehand. Attaching the Camera Head to the Recorder Remove the rubber cover. Remove the rubber cover from the camera head attaching connector of the recorder. -
Page 23: Removing The Camera Head
Removing the Camera Head Remove the camera head. Turn the screw lock of the head connector counterclockwise to remove the camera head, and attach the rubber cover. Waterproof function of this recorder The camera head section of this recorder is waterproof. Note with care that the recorder is NOT waterproof. Waterproof performance: Corresponding to JIS Protection Class 8 (IP×8) with waterproof structure working up to 40m in water depth. -
Page 24: How To Load And Unload The Sd Memory Card
Preparations (Continued) How to Load and Unload the SD Memory Card When loading or unloading the SD memory card, turn OFF the power supply to the recorder beforehand, or the stored data could be lost. The file saved in the SD memory card could be corrupted or deleted or “write” function of the SD memory card could be disabled. -
Page 25: Turn On And Turn Off The Power Supply
Turning ON the power supply Before turning ON the power supply, be sure to load the SD memory card. ( Turn ON the power supply. Press [POWER&HOLD] slide switch to the POWER side for approx. 2 seconds. Then, the Startup screen appears on the LCD monitor. ※When the power supply is being turned ON, do not operate any buttons. -
Page 26: Setting To The Hold State
Setting to the hold state Set to the hold state. Press the [POWER&HOLD] slide switch to “HOLD” side until the switch is clicked. ※ When the recorder is set to the hold state, no other functions of the recorder are available. This helps prevent wrong operations during the recording or when playing back the data. -
Page 27: Set The Date And Time
When the power supply to the recorder is turned ON for the first time after purchase, the Date and Time Setting screen appears. Then, set the date and time according to the procedures below. Move the cursor. To move forward the cursor, press [ENTER]. To move backward the cursor, press [MENU]. -
Page 28: Recording
Recording How to record Turn ON the power supply. ( P105) Start video recording. The recorded data is saved automatically on the SD memory card. Method (1): Press [REC] to stand by for the Playlist screen recording. Press [REC] again to start recording. - Page 29 How to record (Continued) End video recording. How to end (1) Record screen [ENTER] Playlist screen Only when the frame rate set value is 25 frames/sec or 15 frames/sec, will the Record Preview screen be displayed at 12.5 frames/sec. However, the file is recorded at the record frame rate set value. Hold down [ENTER], and the recording will end.
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Page 30: Changing The Record Settings
Recording (Continued) Changing the record settings Turn ON the power supply. ( P105) Display the Record Mode setting screen. Press [REC] once to enter the Record mode, and then, press [MENU] to appear the Record Mode setting screen. Select the record setting item. Move the cursor to the items to be set using [∧] or [∨], and press [ENTER] to make the selection. - Page 31 record [OSD item list of settings] Name 1st menu level 2nd menu level 704×480 640×480 Resolution 320×240 160×128 High Video Quality Standard 25 frames/sec 15 frames/sec Frame Rate 5 frames/sec 3 frames/sec 1 frame/sec Video + Audio Record Mode Video (No Audio) [Video/Audio] Audio Only Counter...
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Page 32: Standard Duration Of Recording
Recording (Continued) Standard duration of recording [SD memory card capacity: 1GB] Resolution Video quality High 704 x 480 Standard High 640 x 480 Standard High Standard 320 x 240 High 160 x 128 Standard [SD memory card capacity: 1G] Resolution Video quality High 704 x 480... - Page 33 The actual memory capacity and recording time of the SD memory card may depend on its manufacture or type. When the SD memory card of different capacity from 1GB is used, the recording time is roughly proportional to the capacity. The recording time of the SD memory card of the same capacity varies according to the shooting conditions.
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Page 34: Playing Back The File
Playing back the file How to play the file Turn ON the power supply ( P105) Select the file Select the file to be played by using [∧] or [∨]. Play the file Press [ENTER] to play the file. ※ When the playback ends, return to the Playlist screen. Button operation during playback Button operation [∧]... -
Page 35: Search / Bookmark
Search / Bookmark Turn ON the power supply. ( P105) Play the file. ( P114) Switch the play mode. During the data playing, each time [MENU] is pressed, the play mode is switched as follows: Play Search Bookmark Search mode In the search mode, when [∧] (UP) or [∨] (DOWN) is held down, the data in playback can be fast-rewound or fast-forwarded. -
Page 36: Bookmark Mode
Playing back the file (Continued) Bookmark mode In the bookmark mode, when a favorite scene is checked with ] and [ENTER] is pressed, the checked favorite scene can be displayed instantaneously by using [∧] (UP) or [∨] (DOWN) Button operation in the bookmark mode Button operation [∧] To jump to the checked bookmark... -
Page 37: Changing The Play Settings
Changing the play settings Turn ON the power supply. ( P105) Play the file. ( P114) Display the play settings. Press [ENTER] in playback to pause the recorder. Then, press [MENU]. Then, the Play Setting OSD appears. Select the play settings. Move to the item to be set by using [∧] (UP) or [∨] (DOWN), and fix the selection by pressing [ENTER]. - Page 38 Playing back the file (Continued) [OSD item list of play settings] Name 1st menu level 2nd menu level Display x 1/2 Standard Playback Speed Counter Display Time Clock Dark Brightness 11 steps To display the status display bar on the screen in recording To set the file playback speed To switch the time display mode of the status display bar during recording or playback to counter mode or clock mode...
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Page 39: Delete File
Turn ON the power supply ( P105) Select the file. Select the file to be operated on the Playlist screen by using [∧] or [∨]. Display the OSD When [MENU] is pressed, the OSD appears. When [MENU] is pressed again, the OSD disappears ●File Operation screen Play Delete File... -
Page 40: Using In Connection With External Devices
Using in Connection with External Devices Attaching an external microphone to the recorder When attaching an external microphone to the recorder, turn OFF the power supply to the recorder beforehand. Remove the rubber cover. Remove the cover from the external microphone terminal on the top of the recorder. -
Page 41: Outputting Video To The External Monitor
Outputting video to the external monitor When connecting the recorder with any external equipment, turn OFF the power supply to the recorder beforehand. Connect the AV cable. Remove the rubber cover from the Earphone /AV output terminal, and connect the supplied AV cable equipped with RCA pin plugs. Then, connect the AV cable on the monitor side. -
Page 42: Connection To The Earphone
Using in Connection with External Devices (Continued) Connection to the earphone Connect the earphone. Remove the rubber cover from the Earphone /AV output terminal, and connect the earphone. ※The audio output of the recorder is monaural. The φ 3.5mm mini-plug can be used for earphone connection, but all operations of the earphone cannot be guaranteed. -
Page 43: Changing Various Settings On The Setting Item Screen
How to change Turn ON the power supply.( P105) Display the setting items. Hold down [MENU] to display the setting items. Select the setting item. Select the setting item by using [∧] (UP) or [∨] (DOWN), and press [ENTER]. When the setting item has 2 menu levels, the Setting Contents screen of the 2nd level is displayed. -
Page 44: Setting Item List
Changing Various Settings on the Setting Item Screen (Continued) Setting Item List Name Resolution Video Quality Record Option Frame Rate Record Mode [Video/Audio] Display Status Playback Speed Display 704 × 480 640 × 480 To set the resolution 320 × 240 160 ×... - Page 45 Changing Various Settings on the Setting Item Screen (Continued) Setting Item List (Continued) Name Display Time Counter Clock Brightness Dark 11 steps Power Saving Display mode 10 seconds 30 seconds 1 minute 3 minutes 5 minutes SD card information SD Card Format SD card NTSC...
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Page 46: Sd Card Information
Changing Various Settings on the Setting Item Screen (Continued) SD card information Turn ON the power supply.( P105) Display the setting items. Hold down [MENU] to display the setting items. Select “SD Card.” Select the “SD card” by using [∧] or [∨], and press [ENTER]. Then, the SD memory card items are displayed. -
Page 47: Format Sd Card
Changing Various Settings on the Setting Item Screen (Continued) Format SD card Turn ON the power supply.( P105) Display the setting items. Hold down [MENU] to display the setting items. Select “SD Card.” Select the “SD card” by using [∧] or [∨], and press [ENTER]. Then, the SD memory card items are displayed. -
Page 48: Firmware Upgrade
Since this upgrading is to change the central function of the recorder, improper upgrading could cause failure to the recorder, such as no startup. For upgrading the firmware, only use upgrades distributed from our website http://www.elmo.co.jp/suv-cam/en/index.html If any firmware other than the above or the above firmware with the addition of processing is used, it could cause failure. - Page 49 Changing Various Settings on the Setting Item Screen (Continued) Select “F/W Upgrade.” Select “F/W Upgrade” by using [∧] (UP) or [∨] (DOWN), and press [ENTER]. Confirm the upgrade file. When the upgrade file is not contained in the SD memory card, a message shown in the right figure appears.
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Page 50: Setting The Date And Time
Changing Various Settings on the Setting Item Screen (Continued) Setting the Date and Time The date and time is saved in the recorded data. Turn ON the power supply.( P105) Display the setting items. Hold down [MENU]. Select “Set Time.”( P107) Set the date and time.( P107) -
Page 52: Replacing The Lens
Replacing the Lens The camera lens can be replaced by the optional lens. Remove the lens cover. Remove the lens cover from the camera unit mounting bracket by turning the lens cover counterclockwise. Remove the lens. Remove the lens from the camera unit mounting bracket by turning the lens counterclockwise. -
Page 53: Adjusting The Focus
Do not scrub the lens or give a shock to the lens, or the lens could be damaged or failed. Note that separation at any point other than the point where separation is permitted could cause failure. Apply grease to the O-ring of the camera unit mounting bracket. If the O-ring is not coated with grease, a water leak could be caused. -
Page 54: Connection To The Pc
Connection to the PC Connection to the PC The PC applicable to this import should have been installed with Microsoft Windows2000 (SP4 or newer) or XP (SP2 or newer). When connecting the recorder with the PC or upgrading, be sure to use both the AC adapter and the battery. Connect the USB cable. -
Page 55: Browsing The Files
“Video + audio” or “Audio only” cannot be played on the PC. In this case, install the audio Codec G.726 in your PC. For details, visit our website http://www.elmo.co.jp/suv-cam/en/index.html Connection to the PC (Continued) -
Page 56: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting ■Battery and power source Symptom The SUV-Cam cannot be Does the battery have a charge? turned ON. battery runs The SUV-Cam is being used in a cold Climate quickly after charging. Does the battery have a charge? The power supply is ON Is the power saving mode ON? but the LCD display is OFF. - Page 57 ■Shooting, video recording and audio recording Symptom Is the SD memory card loaded? Is the free space of the SD memory card The video cannot be adequate? recorded. Is the SD memory card locked? Is the camera head attached? The recording stops The SD memory card has no free space.
- Page 58 Troubleshooting (Continued) ■LCD monitor Symptom Is the power saving mode ON? The power supply is ON but the LCD display is Is the AV cable plugged in? OFF. The LCD monitor is too Is the screen brightness appropriate? bright or too dark. Red, blue green...
- Page 59 ■Played video Symptom Is the SD memory card loaded? video cannot Is there any playable data on the SD memory played. card? The resolution and the video quality are set too The video in play is rough. low. video play When video is short in a dark place, noise may accompanied by noise.
- Page 60 Troubleshooting (Continued) ■Others Symptom “Load memory The SD memory card is not loaded. card” appears. “The SD memory card is Is the SD memory card locked? locked” appears. “The SD memory card has not been formatted. Do you The format system of the SD memory card is want to format it now?”...
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Page 61: Specification
SUV-Cam Power supply DC 3.7V(when the battery is used) ／DC 5.0V(when the AC adapter is used) Power consumption 2.8W(when the battery is used) ／4.5W(when the AC adapter is used) Operating temperature 0°C to 40°C(Camera Head -10°C to 50°C) Allowable relative humidity 10% to 80% Camera head main unit Water proofing... -
Page 62: Optional Accessories
# 2614-1 Battery pack # 2615 Lens f=6.0mm F2.5 # 2616 Lens f=8.0mm F2.0 # 1616-1 For the information of the optional accessories, ask the sales outlet from whom you have purchased this recorder or visit our website at http://www.elmo.co.jp/suv-cam/en/index.html... -
Page 63: Note
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