Smartview 184A User Manual

Door camcorder with color monitor and motion sensor

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Product by: JG Domótica – TEC IT, Tecnologia

Travessa Cabo do Mundo, 681 | 4455-427 Perafita Matosinhos

Phone. +351 229 999 230 | Fax. +351 229 999 249

email:

domotica@jgdomotica.com

Do not rotate the camera or recorder without disconnecting the connecting

cable first. Damage to the connecting cable will occur!

Before attempting to connect or operate this product, please read

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CONGRATULATIONS

With this Door Camcorder with Motion Sensor, you can capture the

video/audio of any visitors even when you are not home. It also allows you to

answer your door safely at home before opening. It is a high-quality, battery-

Smartview

Motion Sensor

Model No

Inteligência e Domótica, S.A.

PORTUGAL

USER'S GUIDE

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184A

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Page 1: Motion Sensor
Smartview Door Camcorder with Color Monitor and Motion Sensor 184A Model No Product by: JG Domótica – TEC IT, Tecnologia Inteligência e Domótica, S.A. Travessa Cabo do Mundo, 681 | 4455-427 Perafita Matosinhos PORTUGAL Phone. +351 229 999 230 | Fax. +351 229 999 249 email: domotica@jgdomotica.com...
Page 2: Parts Checklist
operated security device that uses a passive infrared (PIR) motion sensor to detect guests/intruders at your front or back door, and to activate a video recording and an on-screen image at your home’s side. This instruction manual explains in simple steps how to install, use and care for your new Door Camcorder in homes, offices or businesses.
Page 3 1pc. Front Sensor with double- 1pc. Mounting Bracket side tape 1pc. Screw for Bracket 2 pcs Supporter Optional SD/MMC card 1pc. Tool (if supplied)
Page 4: Things You Should Know
Precautions Do not attempt to disassemble the camera. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Handle the Smartview with care. Do not abuse the camcorder. Avoid striking, shaking, etc. Improper handing or storage could damage the device. Modifying or tampering with the device or its internal components can cause a malfunction and...
Page 5 Stand-by status until pressing POWER. Do not touch the LCD screen with a sharp-pointed object. If your Smartview is used in a cold place, a residual image may appear on the LCD screen. This is not a malfunction Privacy Perception Always use discretion when installing video and audio surveillance equipment especially when there is perceived privacy, or an expectation of privacy.
Page 6 Microphone Motion-activated Sensor – detects motion up to 2 meters (6.5 feet) away and from a horizontal angle of up to 125 degrees Lens Monitor and Sensor Monitor Back Terminal Clock Battery Cover Control Panel OK – confirm setting...
Page 7 CURSOR –◀▶ MENU – enter Menu screen DISPLAY – press this button to toggle among Full Display On, Texts Off and Display Off MODE switch – go to RECORD, LIVE, or PLAY POWER – activates and deactivates the device at selected mode RESET –...
Page 8 Charging takes about 2 hours. Amber light will be on in case of abnormal use or bad battery. Prevent metallic objects from coming into contact with the metal parts of the terminal of Charger. This may cause a short circuit, damaging the Charger.
Page 9: Battery Care
To remove Battery Press and slide down the battery cover. It will be opened up horizontally. Press Orange BATT RELEASE down to slide the Battery out. Press down and slide up to lock the battery cover. Battery Care Caution: - Charge only with specified charger - Battery can be charged within a temperature range of 10C (50F) and 35C (95F) - Battery is normally warm after charging or just after use.
Page 10 While not in use, remove Battery from the Smartview and Charger, and store in a cool, dark, dry place. - Keep Battery terminal clean Charger Caution: This unit will operate on AC 100-240 V 50/60Hz. Grounding or Polarization – This video unit may be equipped with either a...
Page 11: Sd Card Information
The clock runs on 1pc CR2032 coin battery (included) in case of lithium battery removal for recharge. Remove the cover on the back of the unit. Install 1pc CR2032 battery into the clock battery compartment, observing proper + / - polarities as indicated. Replace the battery cover.
Page 12: Installation
Insert SD/MMC card with the logo facing toward the LCD To remove the SD/MMC card, press on it to release Record/Playback Time Smartview is equipped with internal memory for initial recording This is recommended to use SD/MMC card for enhanced recording length Resolution...
Page 13 Smartview is designed to mount on a smooth, flat door surface. Select a door where you desire the device to detect an intruder. We recommend mounting it at a height of about 6 feet. At this height, the sensor detects motion up to 2 meters (6.5 feet) away and from a horizontal angle of up to 125 degree.
Page 14 Place the Mounting Bracket at the another side of your door Place the Supporter through the Mounting Bracket & peephole to fit the front camera. Use the Tool to turn the Supporter clockwise until it is secure to the door.
Page 15 Be sure to connect the flexible cable plug to the INPUT Connector by matching the arrow symbols on the plug and the terminal. Remove the insulator of CLOCK Battery from the back side of Monitor Hook the Monitor onto the Mounting Bracket. Thread a T-shaped lock to hole of the unit’s bottom and turn it clockwise.
Page 16: Operation
Smartview has different languages. Select your desired language (see page 71) Set the Time / Date (see page 71) To save battery power, Smartview will go to sleep mode at specific time when not in use or no motion is detected. Operating Modes The system can be set to operate in one of three modes: RECORD, LIVE or PLAY.
Page 17 Smartview can record high-resolution video with sound of guests / intruders at your front or back door even when you are not home Before you begin--- - Check the Battery Indicator - Ensure SD/MMC card is properly installed Your Smartview automatically records for you.
Page 18 Sensor Trigger Auto Delete Enabled Capture White Balance Battery Status Full Power Level Auto 66% Power Level Sunny 33% Power Level Fluorescent Empty Tungsten Cloudy Video Quality SD/MMC card FINE 640x480 @ 15fps Status 320x240 @ 30fps Present and Valid 320x240 @ 24fps Present but Locked Record Status...
Page 19 - Press  to increase volume or  to decrease it Notes: - The Smartview saves video files with date and time information New message light will be off when the video is played - The video capture is stopped when entering the Play Back Mode (Video)
Page 20: Using Menu Mode
- The file Order depends on DCF Index: CLIP00001 to CLIP09999 - The Smartview powers off automatically when battery empty 2005/01/03 2005/01/06 2005/01/01 21/28 12:00:00 12:00:00 12:00:00 2005/01/01 2005/01/09 2005/01/10 2005/01/01 12:00:00 12:00:00 12:00:00 12:00:00 Video File Auto Delete Enabled...
Page 21 - Check the Battery Indicator - Ensure SD/MMC card is properly installed Press MENU for Menu mode. The Menu screen is entered. Press ◀▶ to highlight the desired item Press OK to enter the Setting mode of selected item After setting, press MENU to exit Note: - The menu mode is canceled if buttons are not pressed within 1 minute.
Page 22: Movie Quality
Movie Quality Movie Quality Fine You can select the Movie quality mode in video recording. The default setting is Standard Play. Fine (640x480 15fps) Standard Play (320x240 30fps) Long Play (320x240 24fps) Set MODE to RECORD or LIVE while the LCD is on. Press MENU to enter Menu mode Use ◀▶to move to Movie Quality Press OK to enter the setting mode...
Page 23 adjusted. You can obtain better results by adjusting the white balance manually to fit your actual living environment. White Balance Auto Auto Sunlight Cloudy Fluorescent Tungsten Set MODE to RECORD or LIVE while the LCD is on. Press MENU to enter Menu mode Use ◀▶to move to White Balance Press OK to enter the setting mode Use ◀▶...
Page 24 Adjust -2.0 >0 Brighter/ Exposure longer Standard/ Exposure normal <0 Dimmer/ Exposure shorter Set MODE to RECORD or LIVE while the LCD is on. Press MENU to enter Menu mode Use ◀▶to move to EV Setup Press OK to enter the setting mode Use ◀...
Page 25 5 seconds 10 seconds Smartview has a power saving feature that it will automatically go to Stand-by mode whenever it does not detect any motion at RECORD/LIVE mode or leaves idle for a preset period at PLAY mode. Set MODE to RECORD or LIVE while the LCD is ON.
Page 26 Use ◀▶ to move to your desired command (Enable or Disable Auto Delete) Press OK to confirm the selected command and go back to the last menu Press MENU during setting to cancel the selection and go back to the last menu PLAY Mode Menu Screen Erase This...
Page 27: Erase All
DELETE SINGLE ARE YOU SURE ? Cancel Set MODE to PLAY and ensure the LCD is on. Use ◀▶ to move to your desired file at thumbnail Press MENU to enter Menu mode Press OK to enter the setting mode Use ...
Page 28: Adjust Sound Volume
If “OK” is selected, all files will be deleted and go to last menu; Select “Cancel” to go back to last menu Press MENU to cancel the selection and go back to the last menu Adjust Sound Volume Volume MODE to PLAY and ensure the LCD is on Press MENU to enter Menu mode Use ◀▶to move to Volume...
Page 29 Choose Flicker Option (depending on lighting) 60Hz ; 50Hz Go to Format Menu Go to Copy All to SD Card Go to Date/Time Menu Choose Language Option Go to Reset All Settings Menu Go to Firmware Version Info. Menu Choose LCD Brightness Press MENU to enter Menu mode Use ◀▶to move to Setup Press OK to enter the setting mode...
Page 30: Format Memory Card
Flicker 50Hz Light This setting is for 50Hz/60Hz lighting. E.g. US: 60Hz EU: 50Hz HK: 50Hz 50Hz Flicker 60Hz Flicker Press MENU to enter Menu mode Use ◀▶to move to Setup Press OK to enter the setting mode Use ◀▶ to move to Flicker option. Press OK to enter Use ◀▶to select 50Hz or 60Hz depending on your own country’s lighting condition Press OK to proceed the selection and go back to last menu...
Page 31 Press MENU during setting to cancel the selection and go back to the last menu Copy All to SD Card Smartview will automatically detect new SD/MMC card after insertion. Record, Play and other file management tasks will be rerouted from internal memory to SD/MMC card.
Page 32: Set Date/Time
Press MENU to enter Menu mode Use ◀▶to move to Setup Press OK to enter the setting mode Use ◀▶ to move to Copy File to SD. Press OK to enter Use to select Cancel or OK Press OK to start copying. Press MENU during setting to cancel the selection and go back to the last menu Note:...
Page 33: Choose Language
Press MENU to enter Menu mode. Use ◀▶to move to Setup Press OK to enter the setting mode Use ◀▶ to move to Date/Time. Press OK to enter Use ◀▶ to move to desired item. The selected item is always blinking.
Page 34: Default Setup
Use ◀▶to move to Setup Press OK to enter the setting mode Use ◀▶ to move to Language. Press OK to enter Use ◀▶to select your desired language. The flag will change according to the selection Press OK to proceed the selection and go back to last menu Default Setup RESTORE DEFAULT...
Page 35: Firmware Version
Note: We recommend backing up important data * Smartview supports up to 1 Gz SD/MMC card. * Video data may be damaged in the following cases: - If you remove the SD/MMC, turn the power off, or detach the battery for replacement when reading or recording data into the SD/MMC.
Page 36: Download Video
To download video images directly from a removable memory card to your PC, a Multimedia or SD/MMC card reader compatible with your computer is required. Your Smartview compresses video data into AVI format. Typical video data file name Root: folder <DCIM> <100 CODER> CLIP0001~2,3,…. : As displayed on...
Page 37: Troubleshooting
TROUBLE SHOOTING If you are having trouble in operating this product, please consult the guide as below: SYMPTOM REMEDIES No picture in LCD monitor * Set MODE to RECORD or LIVE * Use fully charged Battery * Firmly connect all needed cables displays “SENSOR * Check the plug of the flexible cable is...
Page 38 * The SD/MMC card is broken or the file format is not proper. Eject the SD/MMC card, check it and insert it again. If the same indicator appear, use another SD/ MMC card. SD/MMC card cannot Insert SD/MMC card, front side inserted facingout...
Page 39 Charger 74 g Dimensions: Smartview-Color Monitor 110 x 72 x 24mm (excluding Mounting Bracket) Smartview - Sensor 60 x 40 x 13mm (excluding Supporter) Charger 28 x 53 x 95mm (excluding adaptor) Weight and dimensions as shown above are approximation only.