V-MATE - Digital Video Recorder SANDISK - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL V-MATE SANDISK

SanDisk® V-Mate” English ; Contents Video Memory Card Recorder Package Contents 2 Produet Specicaon. 5 System Raqurements 2 i Satiy Istuetons 2 User Guide Camaci Vatats $ Seting ne Vaio 4 Racoräng wine Valais” $ You may register your product at Playing Video wi ho Va. s www.sandisk.com/registration ue dec on a PG 5 and receive e-mal alerts about new firmware for Motduide BrandSaiu Code at è your V-Mate Video Memory Card Recorder! Warranty "1 Faire 1 register your product vil NOT dimnish he Dhs ou have under De product warani Congratutations Congratulations on your purchase ef the V-Mate Video Memory Card Recorder. Now you can easy record movies and TV programs an flash memory cards and play them backin à compatible playback device such as mobil phones, handheld game consoles, notebook PCs and mare. Whenewer you want, wherever you are! This user guide will instruet you on hou Lo instal and usa your V-Mate.

• Rosoktion: Up to 640 1480 : Frames per second: Up 10 30 Compatible Card Formats: SD. SDHC, miniSD, miniSDHC, mieroSD, miereSDHC < RS-MMG (Dual Voltage) MMGpUs, MMGmoble < Memory Sick, Memory Sück PRO, Memory Sick Duo, Memary Sick PRO Duo Connectors: «3.5 mm input or Composite Video Audi Left & Right < 3.5 mm ouput fr Composite Video, Audio Lef & Right = USB min& IR nfared) emitr {connection t sat top box or VOR) : Pouer System Requirements For recording and playback TV With RCA composite video (NTSC or PAL) and aucio connection” “Video source with RCA compose video and audio output connection {e:8. cablefsatalite box, cameorder, VCR or DVD playen” For firmware upgradinglconnocting to a PC: Windows: Pentium-class PC with USB support and Windows 2000 or XP. Macintosh: Computer vi USB support and Mac OS 10.1.2+ SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS À ES À ha ii as amour ns A Fed à se aan a rase crade A SD mn Da ace ape Dee x ce ki panne he exclamation paint within an equilaterl angl is intended t alert the user one presence of important aperating and maintenance (sericing) instructions in the erature accompanying the appliance. WEEE Disposal Instructions Do nat dispose of this device th unsorted housahod waste. mproperdisposal maybe Parmi Lo the environment and human heallh. Please rafer 1 your local wasteauthorty fer information on return and collection systems in your are.

Read these Instructions. + Keep iese Instructions. + Hood al Wamings. + Folow al instructions. Clean only with a damp colh (unplug he power adapter before cleaning). Do nat instal near any heat sources such as raditors, heal ragsters, loves, or cther apparatus (including amplfiers) that produce heat. Do nat defeat th safety purpose of the polarized or grounding - type plug. À palarized Plug has io blades vh one wider han Ie other. À grounding 1ype plug has Lo blades and a third grouncing prong. The wide blade or the tird prong is provided for your safety. When the provided plug does not fin your outlt, consul an electrician fer replacement of the obsolete out. Protect the power cord rom being walked on or pinched parteulary at pugs, conwenience receplacs, and the paint where they ext rom the apparaus. (Only use atlachments/accessories specied by ine manufacturer. {Unplug this apparatus during ghiing storms or han unused for long parlais o time. Referal servcing Lo quallied service personnel. Servicing is required wnen the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as poer-Supply cord or plug is ‘damaged, liquid has been spiled or objects have falen int Ie apparatus, the apparatus has been expose 10 rain ar malsure, does not operale normal, or has een dropped Do not use near water (eg. ik, bathlub, swimming pool, etc}

of an analog video source (e.g. cablelsatellte box, camcorder, VCR or DVD player). ‘The yelow plug should connect o Video Out, ne red plug should connect to Audio Out {R), and the hit plug should connect 19 Audi Out (L) Connect he 3.5 mm connector on ie other side of the cable L the AV In connection on the back f ne V-Male.

2. I you are using a cablelsatelitelterrestial receiver box or VCR, connect he 3.5 mm

connecter on In IR Emier cable Lo the IR Emitar connactor on 1h back of ne Vihate. The IR emiterwil automatically porter onffl and selact channel at cablel satelteerrestial receiver box or VCR during a schoduled recording. Remove the protect layer from IR emiter and stick the IR erniter next 9 the remote sensor of he cablesateliteterretra recaivr box or VCR, Wen attaching ne IR emiter Lo ne video source box, make sure to cover only a par of the IR Racever window so tnat it il not block the IR signal coming from the remate control. To find the remate sensor on te ide soures box, consul is manual for more information. Video Source Ézaseesass ) ER

3. Connect ihe 2nd audiohideo cable 1 the TV. On the TV, in yello plug should

connect 1 Video In, he red plug should connect o Audio In (RE) and te wie plug should connect to Audio In (L). Connect ne 3.5 mm connectr on the other side of ne able 10 the AV Out connection on 1h back of ne V:Mate: Plug the Power Supaly into the back of the V-Male and plug the pover supply into a power autet

5. Ghock the position of tre NTSCIPAL switch on te back of the V-Mate. The selected

osian should malch with he type of TV. Please consul the manuallspechications of the TV fr details. Move the pouer suitch on ne back of the V-Mate int 1e ON position. Pul ne plastie stip out of the remote contral to activate the battery: Press the power bulion on 1e remote and the VeMate il startup {he blue slot LEDS Pink and the green power LED stays on)

9. Tum on the TV and the video source box and change 1he input source on the TV.

Depending on the TV, the input source may be called TVVideo, Input, or Source consul ine TV manual for more information). When the correct source is selected, you il Se a message o insert a memory card. When te V-Mate is tumed of {standby) from the remote contrl or on ne back of the uni, the video signal from the video” source box wil be displayed on the TV screen, The V-Mal is now correctiy connected Video Source w Box (back) êb À AV Cable (OUT) Setting the V-Mate

1. Make sure a compatible memory card is iserted. Oni insert one memory card a a time.

2. In the next screen sel the date and time (accurate üme and date setings are required

fer scheduled recordings). Wen the power supply is disconnacted, (he clock in he Vihate il resel. Wen Ie V-Mate k Lumed on again, a message wil come up requesting lo se£ the ciock. Alter he lime is set, ne main menu val appear.

3. In order o record à video recording le that is compatible with our playback device,

you need 10 set ie appropriate recording setings. You can do is manual ar by selactng your playback device from a lit. To select from à ist, select SETTINGS and inen RECORDING FORMAT. Select the appropriate categary for you playback device, then ts brand and final ts model number. Settings can be manual adjusted by selecing SETTINGS > RECORDING FORMAT -> MANUAL SETTINGS. The following setings can be manually adjusted Quality (he higher ne qualit, the sharpar he video) Format (éiferent playback devices often work witn different video formats) Resolution {he higher ie resolution, the bigger the video with and height) Frame rate (the higher the frame rate the smoother ta video runs)

4. order to schadule recordings and 1 lt the V-Mate record programs we you are

not present the Infrared Emiter needs Lo use an Infrared code Eat 1 compatible th 1e cable/sataliteerresial rocaiver box or VER A. Go lo SETTINGS + IR EMITTER. B. Select the Device Type of the video source box nat is connected to the V:Mate : Input ie core associated with Ie device type and te device brand om to table in he back of this user guide. Check www Sandisk com for te most racent lt of inrared codes fr video source boxes: D. Run the st to make sure V-Mate communiates property with your Video source box.

5. To adjusttne Date and time, go to SETTINGS —> Date & Time

6. To change he language of the user interface, go to SETTINGS -+ Language

Recording with the V-Mate* Te record a vides fle, go Lo RECORD NOW in 1e main menu cr press the record button on the remote control, The RECORD NOW screen vil appear and shot à previeur window. the video source box I tumed on, the preview window wil hou the video roam that comes from 1h source box, Press the record or OK button and 1e mer il start running, ndicaing that the video is being recorded. The LED indicator next 1 te slot in which a card is Inserted is binking inicalig that data I being written t te care. DO NOT REMOVE THE CARD WHEN THE INDICATOR IS BLINKING AS IT MAY DAMAGE THE GARD AND CORRUPT THE VIDEO FILE, To slog a recording, press the Stop button. During recording in 640480 resolution, there il be no preview window (in ne othor resoltions ere s a reve window during recording). nstead the screen is black th REC" displayed in 1h top le comer Lo indicate {he V-Mate is recording. You can hear the audio. To s08 the video signal while recording in VGA resolution, you can setup a rect connection between 1h video source box (2nd AV output required) and te TV {nd AV input is required). This requires an extra AV cable (not included) Te schodule a recording, ga to SCHEDULE RECORDING in he main menu and select lime slt (you can program a maximum of 30 lime slots) With 1e cursor Keys and In (OK button set ne date, channel, start time, stop me and th frequency (ONCE — for one time recording, DAY - for daily recording, WEEK — for week recording). l you program multiple üme slots, make sure there Is no oveap in the recording lime. To delete a lime Sol select the time slt and press the Delete butlon on he rembole control. Aer he recording has stoppad and 1e indicator has stopped linking, ou may remove the cart from tne V:Mate and Insert in your playback device. Consul the manual of your playback device an ho Lo insert à card and playback ide fes from 1h card Unauthorized recording f copyrighted materials may infnge on the rights of the coryright aumers and viole copyright las. Playing video with the V-Mate In addition to recording video fles Lo playback on hanche devices, you can als play video on ViMate bats recorded by the V-Mate self I te main menu select PLAY VIDEO and open a folder or select a video fle. Press ie Play bution on Ie remote contra 1o stat the video fle. To delete avide fle, Select and press the Del button on the remote control. To see mor details about tne video fl proper, select and press th Info button: Playing recorded video on a PC For playback on a PC, RealNetworks RealPlayer! 10 or higher or Apple* QuickTime" 6 ar higher with the latest software updates 1 compatible with MPEG-4 ISO (MP4) fes. ‘Troubleshooting For Frequentiy Asked Questions and other V-Mate support information, please ge to our uebsie at wawsandisk.comiretallsupporta8p For assistance by phone please cal tl free 866-SANDISK (866-726-3475) Monday through Friday, 6am ll Gpm Pacific Standard Time.

Warranty SanDisk warrants at ii product wil be fre rom matral defects in design and manufacture and val substantaly conforn 1 tre published specications under normal us for years from your dale af purchase, subject 1 ie condions belou: This warranty is provided 0 the oginal end user purchasing from SanDisk or an autharzed resellr, and is not transfrable. Proo of purchase may be required. Thé product must be used win memory cards tt are complant with the pe ofthe CompactFiash Card te. SD Card Association, the MutiMediaGard Aszoclalon, or Memory Sck, Memory Stick PRO, SmarlMeria and xD-Picure Card requirements as applicable uso th any other product vois this warranty, SanDisk is no responsible for any flure or delct caused by any tiré party product or component, whalher utharized one. This Warraniy does nt apely Lo any id Par safhare ar content provided with Ie product and you are responsible fr al service and repair neaded fr such software. This warranty is vod if tre memory cards not used in accordance wi {ne product and content instructions, ris damaged as à result improper instalation, misuse, nauthorized repair modificalian ar accident To obain warranty senice contact SanDisk at 1-866-SanDik or send an email: support@sandik com. Vu must return te product in Lamper resisant packaging, eight rapai, as instructed by SanDisk. You must btan a tracking confirmation number, which you may be required Lo provide Lo SanDisk, SanDisk il, at pion, repair r replace ie product with new or reurbished product f equal ar greater capacity and functional, or refund he Ppurchaso price. The warranty duration on replace product wil be that üme period remaining on he original product THIS CONSTITUTES SANDISK S ENTIRE LIABILITY AND YOUR EXCLUSNE REMEDY FOR BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. SanDisk does not warrant, and shal not be responsible fr, any lost dat or mages contained in any product (including in any relumedl product) regariess of ne causa of he loss. SanDisk products are not waranted Lo operale wlnout faute. SanDisk products should nat be used fe suppor systems or ather appcaions where faute could trealen injury or le. This warranty gves you specific lega rights, and you may also have her fight which vary by utsditon THE FOREGOING IS SANDISK'S SOLE WARRANTY. SANDISK DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW. THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY. SOME JURSDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATION ON HO LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IN NO EVENT SHALL SANDISK OR ANY AFFILIATED OR SUBSIDIARY COMPANY BE LIABLE UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES FOR ANY DIRECT, NDIRECT, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, ANY FINANCIAL LOSS OR ANY LOST DATA OR IMAGE, EVEN IF SANDISK HAS BEENADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IN NO EVENT WILL SANDISK LIBILITY EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU FOR THE PRODUCT. ‘The information in his manual is subject 1 change without noïice, SanDisk shall notbe ab or Lochica or choral errors r omissions contained! harein, no for incdental or consaquenial damages resulting from the fumishing, performance or use of is material his documentalon may not be copd, reproduced, ransatad ar reduced 19 any electron medium, in whole or in par, without pro write permission from SanDisk. SanDisk, the SanDisk loge, and Store Your rl in Ours are tradmas of SanDisk (Gorporain, registered hn the Unitod States and olhr countries, Vale | a trademark of SanDisk Corporation. The SD, miniSD, mroSD, SDHC, miSDHE, and mieroSDHC mars and logos are trademarks. SanDisk I an authorizedlicensee of the MutiModiaCard trademark. RS-MMC, MMCplus and MMC mob are trademarks of MuiMeciaCard Association. Memory Ste Memory Sük PRO, Memory Sk DUO and Memory Stick PRO DUO are trademarks ol Sany Corporation. PSP and PiayStaion are trademarks or of Sony (Computer Emtortänment, Inc. (SCE!. RealNetworks and RealPlayor are trademarks or registered trademarks ol RealNetnorks, Inc. Apple and QuickTime re trademarks of Apple (Computer nc. registered in Ie LS. and ather countries. Other brand names mentionad eren are or idenfication purposes on and may be trademarks of their respactiue older) © 2006 SanDisk Corporation Al ights reserved Made in China