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Page 1: User Manual
Advanced Micro DVR User Manual Product: MDVR18 Please read this manual before using your recorder, and always follow the instructions for safety and proper use. Save this manual for future reference. LE_MDVR18_RM... -
Page 2: Legal Notice
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. CAUTION Avoid use in direct sunlight or within strong magnetic fields. Severe vibration may damage the hard disc or other components inside the unit, especially during recording. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 SECTION 1 1 .1. - Page 4 7 .2. Fast.playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 7 .3.
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Page 5: Features
SECTION 1 Features The 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. -
Page 6: Remote.control
SECTION 1: FEATURES * 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 •... -
Page 7: Wire.control
• 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 •... -
Page 8: Accessories
SECTION 1: FEATURES 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 www.supercircuits.com... -
Page 9: Connecting.dvr.system.components
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. -
Page 10: Dvr.connection.to.a.pc
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. When it is necessary to reformat the MDVR18 hard drive, reformat only in FAT32 format. NOTE When the USB connection between the DVR and PC is established, the message USB mode will appear on the DVR screen for 5 seconds. -
Page 11: Dvr.connection.to.a.wire.control
To install the battery in the DVR: Remove the battery compartment cover on the back of the DVR. 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. -
Page 12: Charging.the.battery
When the battery needs recharging, the DVR will vibrate and the display will show an empty battery icon. To charge the battery: 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. -
Page 13: Operation
SECTION 3: OPERATION SECTION 3 Operation Depending on the software version level of your DVR, the screens may appear different from NOTE 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. •... -
Page 14: Navigating.menus
SECTION 3: OPERATION Program Setting: Function settings • 3.2.1 Navigating menus After powering on the DVR, the Main Menu screen will appear. p, q, t, and u arrows on Throughout this document, menu navigation is performed with the the DVR and remote control. For simplicity, the direction arrows and the term “navigation keys”... - Page 15 SECTION 3: OPERATION Use the q and p keys to highlight an item in the menu. Press the u or u key to enter the submenu. Use the q and p keys to select the item in the submenu you want to select. Press u to confirm your selection.
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Page 16: Adjust.volume
SECTION 3: OPERATION To return to the previous menu, press t or g . To exit Setup, press the SETUP, or press g after returning to the previous menu. 3.2.3 Adjust volume 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. -
Page 17: Rec.button
SECTION 3: OPERATION Volume Level 3.2.4 REC button When the DVR is at the Main Menu, start recording immediately by pressing the REC button. To stop recording, press STOP. The DVR will return to the Main Menu. Advanced Micro DVR User Manual... -
Page 18: Setting.functions
SECTION 4: SETTING FUNCTIONS SECTION 4 Setting Functions The 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. -
Page 19: Program.setting.parameter.definitions
SECTION 4: SETTING FUNCTIONS 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. - Page 20 SECTION 4: SETTING FUNCTIONS 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 •...
- Page 21 SECTION 4: SETTING FUNCTIONS Recording Forbidden Icon If a recording was interrupted for any reason (low battery, insufficient space, etc.) a red NOTE 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.
- Page 22 SECTION 4: SETTING FUNCTIONS 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 –...
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Page 23: Video.playback
SECTION 5: VIDEO PLAYBACK 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... -
Page 24: Pause.playback
SECTION 5: VIDEO PLAYBACK 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... -
Page 25: Capture.image.during.playback
SECTION 5: VIDEO PLAYBACK 5.6 Capture image during playback to pause the video, then press REC. You can To capture an image while video is playing, press u 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. -
Page 26: Video.playback.settings
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. -
Page 27: Audio.playback
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. -
Page 28: Reverse.playback
SECTION 7: AUDIO PLAYBACK 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. -
Page 29: Stop.playback
SECTION 7: AUDIO PLAYBACK 7.5 Stop playback Press g to stop playback of the audio file and return to the file list. Advanced Micro DVR User Manual... -
Page 30: Audio.file.settings
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. -
Page 31: Photo.browsing
SECTION 9: PHOTO BROWSING SECTION 9 Photo Browsing 9.1 Opening a photo In the Main Menu, use the navigation keys to select Photo Files, then press u In the File List screen, use the q and p keys to highlight the file you want to display, then press to display the photo. -
Page 32: Photo.zoom
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. -
Page 33: Slide.show.+.Audio
SECTION 10: SLIDE SHOW + AUDIO SECTION 10 Slide Show + Audio With 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. -
Page 34: Photo.editing
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. 11.2 In the file list To change the configuration options while in the file list screen, press SETUP. -
Page 35: Record
SECTION 12: RECORD SECTION 12 Record Recorded 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. Video files can be up to 2 hours in length. •... -
Page 36: Video.line.in.rec
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 To setup your recorder for video line-in recording, go to the Main Menu, use the navigation buttons to select Recorder Setting, press u... - Page 37 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 –...
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Page 38: Specifications
MPEG1 (DAT, MPG-VCD) VOB (DVD without copy protection) 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. www.supercircuits.com... - Page 39 SECTION 13: SPECIFICATIONS Table 3. Supported audio file formats File Format MPEG1 layer 3 version 1.2/2.5 stereo MPEG1 layer 3 version 1.2/2.5 joint stereo WMA (64 ~ 320 kbps) Video files support WMA and WAV audio formats only. Table 4. Supported image file formats File Format Baseline encoding Progressive encoding...
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