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Digital Video Recorder User Manual

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HOLUX M1 M1 Digital Video Recorder User Manual Version: V1.0 HOLUX M1 Important Notice 1. Do not drop, puncture or disassemble the device; otherwise the warranty will be voided. 2. Avoid all contact with water, and dry hands before using. 3. Use the device with care. Avoid pressing hard on the device body. 4. For your own safety, avoid using the device when there is a storm or lightning. 5. Use only the accessories supplied by the manufacturer. 6. Keep the device out of the reach of infants. 7. When you get off the car, do not leave the device on the dashboard that is subject to direct sunlight. 8. For your own safety, do not operate the controls of the product while driving. This product is intended to be used as a car Camcorder aid only. i HOLUX M1 FCC Compliance Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subjected 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. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in residential installations. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television equipment reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: -Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. -Move the equipment away from the receiver. -Plug the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ television technician for additional suggestions. You are cautioned that any change or modifications to the equipment ii HOLUX M1 not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate such equipment. If the time arises to throw away your product, please recycle all the components possible. Batteries and rechargeable batteries are not to be disposed in your domestic waste! Please recycle them at your local recycling point. Together we can help to protect the environment. iii HOLUX M1 Copyright Information No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any mean, without the express written permission of HOLUX Technology, Inc. Copyright, All Rights Reserved. iv HOLUX M1 Table of Contents Product Introduction ............................................................................ 1 Product Features.................................................................................. 1 Package Content.................................................................................. 2 Product Overview................................................................................. 3 Using the In-Vehicle Bracket................................................................ 6 Installation suggestions..................................................................... 7 Charging the battery ............................................................................ 8 Using the car charger........................................................................ 8 Using Micro SD card (Optional) ........................................................... 9 Using the M1 .........................................................................................11 Turn on/ off the device ........................................................................11 Recording Mode................................................................................. 12 Normal Recording ........................................................................... 12 Emergency Recording .................................................................... 12 Photo Mode ........................................................................................ 13 Playback Mode................................................................................... 14 Playback on built-in LCD................................................................. 14 Playback on a TV ............................................................................ 14 Playback on a PC............................................................................ 15 Menu Settings .................................................................................... 16 Menu Options .................................................................................. 17 Specification ........................................................................................ 23 v HOLUX M1 Product Introduction Product Features • Light-weighted and Compact DVR • Records video in FULL HD 1080p at 30fps and HD 720p up to 60fps • Advanced H.264 video compression technology • 5.0 megapixels lens and aperture F 2.2 record the clearest video and great quality photos • The view angel is 140° wide angle-FOV • Supports emergency recording function • Real-time/ in-car playback • Circling recording • Support NTSC/ PAL system • Built-in 2.0" TFT LCD • Micro SD slot support SDHC up to 32 GB • Ignition to start/ stop recording • Easy mounting on windshield 1 HOLUX M1 Package Content DVR- M1 Car Charger Bracket USB Cable 2 Quick Guide HOLUX M1 Product Overview Front View 2 ○ 3 4 ○ ○ 1 ○ Rear View 5 ○ 6 ○ 7 ○ 8 ○ 9 ○ 10 ○ 11 ○ Bottom View 12 ○ 3 HOLUX M1 Right View 13 ○ 14 ○ 16 ○ 15 ○ Number Function 1 ○ Lens Short press: Sound button 2 ○ Long press: Screen button (to saving power) Short press: MENU button 3 ○ Long press: switch day and night mode Short press: MODE button (Switch Recode mode- Photo 4 ○ mode- Playback mode) Long press: SOS (Record mode only) 5 ○ Microphone Short press: Display satellite signal information 6 ○ Long press: POWER ON/ OFF 4 HOLUX M1 Up button 7 ○ Zoom in Motion detection (in standby status) Down button 8 ○ Zoom out 9 ○ OK button 10 ○ RESET button 11 ○ LCD display 12 ○ Micro SD card slot 13 ○ HD out port 14 ○ USB port 15 ○ Speaker 16 ○ GPS connector 5 HOLUX M1 Using the In-Vehicle Bracket The included in-vehicle bracket set can be securely suctioned on the front windshield. Follow the procedures below to secure the bracket: 1. Follow the arrows and secure the unit into the in-vehicle bracket fitting holes. 2. Suction the vehicle bracket securely to the windshield. Bend the bracket support to a proper angle .   6 HOLUX M1 Installation suggestions 1. Be sure to place the device in an appropriate place, so as not to obstruct the driver's view or deployment of air bags. 2. Use the Top 1/5 of the windshield. 3. Be sure the interior rear view mirror/ viewing area mirror do not block the camera. Recommended installed location 7 HOLUX M1 Charging the battery Using the car charger 1. Connect the USB connector to unit. 2. Connect the other end to car’s internal charger. 8 HOLUX M1 Using Micro SD card (Optional) To insert the Micro SD card: Insert Micro SD card with its chip facing up and flat into the SD slot. Notice: the device supports class 6~10 micro SD card. To remove the Micro SD card: Gently press the top of the memory card, and the card will eject automatically. ※ After inserting the Micro SD card the device will automatically recognize it as default storage and all the data will be saved on this card. ※ When the Micro SD card is out of memory, it will automatically erase the oldest files and start recording from the beginning. 9 HOLUX M1 Video Storage Capacity as below (Note: The actual value of capacity may vary (up to ± 30%) depending on the color saturation and complexity of your subject and surroundings.) Memory Size 8GB 16GB 32GB 1080p/30fps 100 200 400 720p/60fps 140 280 560 720p/30fps 180 360 720 Resolution Unit: minutes ※ We strongly recommend you that the memory card is strictly for the car Camcorder use only. (Recommended specification: 4GB SDHC Class 6 or above.) ※ Make sure the memory card is not in write protection ※ Must format the memory card before use by Car Camcorder or PC/ NB. ※ Never remove the memory card during the recording process, fatal memory card damage could result. ※ Certain types of memory cards may not be recognized, take out the card and inset again or just change to another card if this occurs. ※ Be sure to backup your data before overwriting the memory card. 10 HOLUX M1 Using the M1 Turn on/ off the device Position the device in the vehicle using the suction mount and press the Power button to turn it on. To power off the device press the button again. You can also connect the device to the car charger. It will automatically turn on and start recording when the car engine starts. When the engine stops, the device will automatically save the last file and turn off. Power button 11 HOLUX M1 Recording Mode Normal Recording 1. Setup up Car Camcorder properly before operation. 2. To start recording make sure the Video Mode is selected. 3. Press the [OK button] to start the recording. 4. Press the [OK button] again to stop the recording. ※ With car charger connected the device will automatically turn on and start recording. ※ When M1 is in non-recording status, press the [Menu button] ( ) to enter Menu Settings. Emergency Recording As emergency happens, press the [emergency recording button] ( to start recording the event immediately. Press the [emergency recording button] ( ) to lock current file during recording and the locked file won’t be replace until a manual unlock. 12 ) HOLUX M1 Photo Mode Taking pictures 1. When M1 is in non-recording status, press the [Mode button] ( ) to enter Picture mode. To take a picture make sure the Picture Mode is selected. 2. Press [Up / Down button] (▲/▼) to zoom in/out the lens. 3. Press the [OK button] to take a photo. ※ Press the [Menu button] ( ) to enter Menu Settings. 13 HOLUX M1 Playback Mode Playback on built-in LCD 1. Press the [Mode button] ( ) to enter playback mode. 2. Select the recording file you wanted by Up (▲) or Down button (▼) and then press the [OK button] to start displaying. ※ The symbol means emergency file. ※ Press the [Menu button] ( ) to enter Menu Settings to set protect or delete the file. Playback on a TV 1. To play on a TV, connect the drive recorder to the HDTV, TV (optional) or HDMI (optional) signal line on the TV. 2. The Recorded images will be displayed on the TV as thumbnails. 3. Select the normal recording file you wanted by Up (▲) or Down button (▼) and then press the [OK button] to start displaying. 4. The Car Camcorder will play the all the movies continuously from the chosen thumbnail image to the last one. 14 HOLUX M1 Playback on a PC 1. Remove your memory card from the Car Camcorder and inset it into a Memory card slot on your PC or a card adapter connected to your PC. 2. Use your PC playback software for the H.264 AVI file type. For example: Media Player Classic, Quick Time, Splash Lite, VLC Media Player, etc. 3. Depending on your PC's effectiveness, video card characteristics, memory size or Memory card transfer speed, your images may not play smooth and/ or sound may cut in and out. 4. If you rename a file in your PC, it will not be recognized by Car Camcorder 15 HOLUX M1 Menu Settings 1. When M1 is in non-recording status, Press the [Menu button] ( ) to enter Menu Settings. 2. In Menu settings, press the [Mode button] ( ) to switch「Recording Mode」, 「Picture Mode」, 「Playback Mode」, 「Media Tool」 and 「General Settings」 menu. 3. Press the [Up / Down button] (▲/▼) to select the option. Press the [OK button] to enter submenu. 4. Press the [Up / Down button] (▲/▼) to set the value. When completed, press the [OK button] to save the setting and return previous page. 5. Press the [Menu button] ( ) again to return mode page. 16 HOLUX M1 Menu Options Mode Item Option Description Movie FHD 30fps (1080p)/ Select the video Mode HD 30fps (720p)/ image size. HD 60fps (720p)/ ※ The recording VGA 30fps Recording Mode resolutions will affect viewing angle: 1080P-115°/ 720P-130°/ VGA (480P)-140° Movie Super Fine/ Fine Quality Select the video quality. Movie Clip Off/ 1 min/ 3 min/ 5 Select one of the Time min/ 10 min values to set the video duration. Movie Off 0 min/ 5 sec/ 1 min/ When removed from Time 5 min/ 30 min/ 60 power supply, the min device will delay turn off depend on the setting. Sound On/ Off Select video Record recording with audio or not. MIC Standard/ Low 17 Select the sensitive HOLUX M1 Sensitivity Scene of the Mic. Auto/ Sports/ Select mode for Portrait/ Landscape/ various scenes. Twilight/ Snow/ Beach/ Fireworks Exposure -2, -1, 0, +1, +2 Select the exposure compensation White Auto/ Fluoresc.1/ Select the correct Balance Daylight/ Fluoresc.2/ white balance Cloudy/ Fluoresc.3/ according to the incandescent lamp lighting conditions. ISO Auto/ ISO100/ Select the ISO Sensitivity ISO200/ ISO400 sensitivity. Picture Still Image 14M/ 12M/ 8M/ 5M/ Setup the image Mode Size 3M/ 2M/ 1.2M/ VGA size. Still Quality Super Fine/ Fine Select the picture quality. Scene Auto/ Sports/ Select mode for Portrait/ Landscape/ various scenes. Twilight/ Snow/ Beach/ Fireworks Exposure -2, -1, 0, +1, +2 Select the exposure compensation White Auto/ Fluoresc.1/ 18 Select the correct HOLUX M1 Balance Daylight/ Fluoresc.2/ white balance Cloudy/ Fluoresc.3/ according to the incandescent lamp lighting conditions. ISO Auto/ ISO100/ Select the ISO Sensitivity ISO200/ ISO400 sensitivity. Color Natural/ Vivid/ Pale Select the special color to apply to the image. Effect Volume Normal/ Sepia/ B W/ Select the special Emboss/ Negative/ effect to apply to the Sketch/ Oil/ Crayon image. 0~10 Adjust the volume of movie playback. Delete Playback Mode Protect Delete One/ Delete Delete video or All photos. Protect One/ To protect or Unprotect One / unprotect files. Protect All / Unprotect All Format SD Yes/ No Select to format the Card SD card. ※ Once you select Media Tool [YES] and press [OK button] the card will be formatted 19 HOLUX M1 without warning. All data on it will be erased. General SD Card Time Left/ Photo SD-Card storage INFO Left status. Beep On/ Off Turn the beep Settings on/off. Power Off Never/ 1 min/ 5 min Set the auto-shutdown time. Clock YY-MM-DD-HH-MM Setup time. Date None/ YYYMMDD/ Select the date Format MMDDYYY/DDMM format. Settings YYYY Language English/ Español/ Select language. Português/ Pyccкий/ Chinese (TC/SC)/ Deutsch/ Italiano/ Latviski/ Polski/ Română/ slovenščina/ Yкраїнська/ Japanese TV System NTSC/ PAL The format of TV output. 20 HOLUX M1 HDMI 1080P/ 720P Output Flicker Select the signal of HDMI. 50Hz / 60Hz Setting light frequency according to electricity frequency to cancel the flash under the lamp. USB MSDC/ PCAM Function LCD Select the function of USB connection. On/ Off The device can Rotate record video in 2 different positions – when the camera is on the top and when it is in upside down position. To make sure the video file is not played upside down, select LCD Rotate – On. LCD Off/ 1 min/ 3 min Select the time for Power LCD turn off Save automatically during recording to save power. 21 HOLUX M1 Protect Off/ Level 0/ Level 1/ G-Sensor protects Level Level 2/ Level 3/ sensitivity. Level 4 Reset Yes/ No Restore to factory Setup FW settings. Version Displays the current Version system version. 22 HOLUX M1 Specification Item Description Lens 5 Mage pixel CMOS (Aperture F/2.2) LCD display 2 inch color LCD View Angle 140° Wide angle-FOV Recording 1920x1080 @30fps Resolution 1280x720 @60/30fps 640x480 @30fps Video Format/ H.264 AVI Codec Photo 14M/ 12M/ 8M/ 5M/ 3M/ 2M/ 1.2M/ VGA Resolution Photo Format JPEG Digital Zoom 8x Digital Zoom Audio Speaker / Microphone Recycle Off/ 1 min/ 3 min/ 5 min/ 10 min recording Delay off 0 min/ 5 sec/ 1 min / 5 min / 30 min / 60 min EV -2~+2 White Balance Auto/ Daylight/ Cloudy/ fluorescent lamp/ 23 HOLUX M1 incandescent lamp TV Out HDMI/ AV OUT TV System PAL/ NTSC Light 50Hz/ 60Hz Frequency Power 5V/ 1.5A Battery Rechargeable Li-polymer Language Support multi-language Connection USB 2.0 Storage Micro SDHC Slot support up to 32 GB Function button SOS/ Switch Day & Night mode/ Turn sound recording on/off Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice. 24