User’s Manual (Version 1.0 English) Table of Contents WARNING ...................................3 WARNING (F U.S.A) ....................3 OR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE ...................................4 RECAUTIONS CHECKING THE PACKAGE CONTENTS.........................6 ..............................6 TANDARD CCESSORIES ...............................7 PTIONAL CCESSORIES GET TO KNOW THE PVR..............................8 ............................8 IMENSIONAL ..........................9 AMES AND UNCTIONS OF ARTS GETTING START ................................10...
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Declaration of Conformity Model No.: PV-690S This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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Precautions When Using the Device Trial recording Before recording one-tie events, make a trial recording to make sure that the unit is working properly. We decline all responsibility concerning the loss of data down time, loss of revenue or any other direct or indirect damage or claims caused by the device.
Checking the package contents Standard Accessories Standard accessories are come with the package you have purchased; please check the items. (The illustrations below are for your reference only. Actual objects are subject to change without notice.) AC/DC adaptor Stereo earphone battery AV cable Lithium-Polymer...
Optional Accessories The optional accessories are not in the standard package you have purchased; if you need these items please check back with the vendor you have purchase the item from for the stock availabilities. (The pictures below are for your reference only. Actual objects are subject to change without notice.) COMS AV Camera FM Modulator Car Charger...
Names and Functions of Parts Up/ Down Button Left/Right Button Enter/ Play/Pause button Volume up (+)/ Volume down (-) Button Stop/Exit/ File list button Menu/ hold Button Power (Change Photo) Reset Hole Stereo Speakers (Left/ Right) 10. Microphone (Optional) 11. Blue LED Status lamp A (Battery Charging Status: Blinking--Charging ON-Fully Charge) 12.
Getting Start Key Pad Functions Keys Functions Power Play / Pause / Record / Previous File Down / Next File Rewind / Left/ Select Fast Forward / Right / Select Volume Down Volume Up Stop / Exit/ Play list Press this key once to enter setup menu; press stop/exit key to exit the setup menu Press and hold the key until a lock...
Battery Installation: The battery was design in Idiot-Proof manner; please make sure you have followed the steps from the pictures below for installation of the battery. Push down the battery make Open the battery compartment Slid in the battery as the orange sure the battery is proper cover located in the back side of arrow shows...
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Charge your battery with AC/DC Adaptor: An AC/DC adaptor allows you to power the device from a common AC wall outlet. 1. Place the battery pack into the battery compartment of the unit Connect the AC adaptor to the DC IN jack of the unit Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet.
Installation of 2.5” HDD to the unit Compatible Hard Disk (Fully tested & Recommend Models) Brand Size (Model No.) Speed Toshiba 40GB 4200RPM Toshiba 40GB 5400RPM Toshiba 80GB 5400RPM Hitachi 40GB 4200RPM Hitachi 80GB 4200RPM Hitachi 40GB 5400RPM Fujitsu 40GB 4200RPM Fujitsu 80GB...
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Use the supplied “HDD remover” ; insert both tips of the HDD remover to holes In case you have lost your locate at the both end of the supplied “HDD remover”, Insert back your HDD hard disk, then hold on the you may use your hand to handle of HDD remover to pull remove the HDD too.
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HDD Formatting: This device only support IDE hard disk in FAT32 format, to perform HDD reformat for new or used HDD, please follow the procedures below: 1. Turn on the unit and go to setup menu by pressing MENU/HOLD key press UP/ Down key to select “...
Connecting your PVR with external devices Connect the unit for playback on Connect the unit for recording from the external device. external device. Connect your PVR with other A/V Connect audio earphone to your PVR devices for Audio/Video Recording Connect your PVR with Stereo Sounds Connect your PVR with TV for System for Audio Playback Audio/Video Recording...
Operation on the Recording Standby mode Information Displays in Recording Standby Mode: After Turn on the unit by press and hold the Power key; the unit will booth on and enter the recording standby mode. And the screen will display various system information as follow: From the top of the screen: Recording Mode: Manual/Timer/...
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Press this key once to start recording from recording standby mode (Note: Recording will starts right after this key is pressed under any recording mode) Volume +/ - Button (No Effect in Recording Stand by Mode) Press key to increase the audio volume during file playback Press —...
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To unlock keypads, press and hold the menu/ hold key again Red LED Indicator will turn off Power button Press and hold this key to turn on or off the unit Setup Menu After booth up the unit and enter the recording standby mode;...
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not take effect Display: Options—LCD/ TV Switching screen display to LCD or TV Important Notice: After make changes on these options, make sure to press Enter key once for option confirmation. If Enter key is not pressed, the newly selected option will not take effect. Make sure AV cable is properly connected to external TV before switching this option since the LCD will be turn off when video is...
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Reset to Default: Select this option and press Enter/Play key to load factory default setting, this setting is very useful when unit become unstable. Update Firmware: Use the option to load new firmware update patch for new function or features (Please refer to page for detail explanation on firmware upgrade procedures )
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By Week: (Weekly Recording) Timer recording will only start at pre-set time and day of the week (For example, every Monday at 10 AM for 3 hors) If duration set to “Cont.”, the unit will start to record the event continuously until capacity of selected storage media (HDD or SD...
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Note: —>Not under Motion-Detection □ Selected zone (s) is free from motion-detection and any movements detected from these zones will not trigger motion-detect recording —>Under Motion-Detection Selected zone (s) is under motion-detection and any movements detected from these zones will trigger motion-detect recording Motion sensitivity: Options—Low/ Normal/High...
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Recording audio/ video from the unit with a security camera or other audio/video sources Make sure external camera or other audio/ video device is turn on and connected properly to the unit with supplied RCA cables. Turn on the power of the unit, the unit will booth on in the recording standby mode and LIVE video will show up from the screen and sounds will playback from...
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During video recording, “REC” will be displayed in the upper-right corner of the screen indicating unit is in recording; Note: Date/ Time Stamp During video recording, the current year/date/time will be displayed in the screen in YYYY/ MM/ DD/ HH/MM/ SS format, these information will be included in the recorded file and it will show up during file playback from the unit or from...
Playback Recorded File from the unit Set the unit into Recording Standby Mode, press Stop/Exit key once to enter File browsing mode From file browsing mode, use Up/Down key and to select <PVR> folder, press Enter key to enter the < >...
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fast-forward playback (A File duration bar will be display on the lower-left side of the screen) Stop Playback: Press Stop/Exit key to stop the playback and exit to the file browsing mode, press Stop/Exit key again to go back to recording standby mode. Automatic Playback all files in the list: Once a selected file starts to playback untill end of the file, next file in the list will start to...
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If Delete “ALL” is selected during the deletion menu, all subfolder and all files under folder “PVR” will be deleted. After all files has been selected and mark Press Enter key to bring up a confirmation page, use Left/Right key to select “Yes” or ”No”, and press Enter key to confirm action.
USB Connection with PC 1. Turn on the unit by press & hold the power 2. Connect the provided USD cable between the device and USB port of PC 3. After few seconds, a USB icon will display in the on the LCD screen of the unit;...
Firmware Upgrade Firmware update can upgrade your unit with latest features and functions Update patch will be available from time to time at the vendors website, please obtain the latest update patch for the better performance. Firmware update procedures Download the firmware update patch from vendors website; downloaded file will have a file extension name as “LOAD.bin”...
Appendix I Product Specification Removable 2.5" 20~80GB HDD Storage Capacity Built-in SD/MMC card slot Video Recording MPEG-4 ASF format up to 640x240 @30fps Video Playback MPEG-4 ASF format up to 640x480 @30fps Manual With options for continuous recording/ 1~4 hour auto-stop timer Timer With options for One-time/daily/weekly recording Recording Modes...
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