Sportcam DVR 75HD - Camcorder i-Joy - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Camcorder
Brand	i-Joy
Model	Sportcam DVR 75HD
Dimensions	58.3 mm × 32.51 mm × 23.84 mm
Power Supply	Built-in 3.7V rechargeable lithium battery
Image Sensor	1.3 Mega pixel CMOS
Image Resolution	Lo: 1M (1280x1024), Hi: 3M (2048x1536)
Video Resolution	Hi: HD 1280x720 (30fps), Lo: VGA 640x480 (60fps)
Memory	External TF card (4GB to 32GB, class 4 or above)
File Format	JPEG (photo), AVI (video)
Display	Black and white digital screen
Lens Focal Length	f=5.8mm
Iris Aperture	F2.8
White Balance	Automatic
Exposure Control	Automatic
USB Port	USB 2.0
TV Output	NTSC
Automatic Power-Off	After 3 minutes of inactivity
Operating System Requirements	Microsoft Windows 7, 2000, XP, VISTA
Menu Language	English

Frequently Asked Questions - Sportcam DVR 75HD i-Joy

What should I do if the camera does not start after inserting the battery?

The battery may be low. Please recharge the built-in lithium battery using the USB cable.

Why can't I take a picture or record a video by pressing the shutter button?

The memory may be full. Transfer files to a computer or delete some files to free up space on the TF card.

How can I avoid blurry photos?

Hold the camera steady with both hands or use a tripod to prevent shaking during capture.

Why are my photos or videos dull?

Insufficient light. Ensure there is adequate lighting or use an additional light source to improve brightness.

What causes the camera to power off automatically?

The camera automatically powers off after 3 minutes of inactivity to save battery. It also powers off when the battery is low.

How do I format the memory card?

In capture mode, long press the MODE key to format the TF card. Or format it on a computer using FAT32.

How can I connect the camera to a TV?

Plug the TV cable (yellow for video, red/white for audio) into the TV port of the camera. The camera will enter replay mode automatically.

How do I delete files from the camera?

Connect the camera to a TV, enter replay mode, long press the Shutter key to enter deletion mode, then press Shutter to confirm deletion or MODE to exit.

What type of memory card does this camera support?

It supports TF cards (MicroSD) from 4GB to 32GB, class 4 or higher. Class 6 or 10 is recommended for smooth recording.

How do I transfer photos/videos to a computer?

Connect the camera to a computer via USB. The camera appears as a portable disc. Files are stored under DCIM\100MEDIA. Copy them to your hard drive.

USER MANUAL Sportcam DVR 75HD i-Joy

Thank you for purchasing this digital camera. Please carefully read through this product manual before using, and keep this manual properly for future reference.

Contents of the product manual are based on the updated information when compiled. The screen display and figures used in the manual are for detailed and visual operation of the camera. Due to technical development and different production lots, they may differ from the digital camera you actually use.

Operation Notice

This camera uses the TF card (Multimedia memory card) Instructions for using the memory card

• For the first time of using a new memory card, or when there is unrecognized data for the camera or images shot with other cameras in the memory card, please make sure to firstly format the memory card;
• Please power the camera off before plugging in or taking out the memory card;
  After using for many times, performance of the memory card will get lower. In case of lower performance of the memory card, please buy a new one;
  The memory card is a precision electronic device. Please do not bend the card and prevent from falling down or heavy load on it;
• Keep the memory card away from the environment with strong electromagnetic field or magnetic field like places close to speaker or TV receiver;
• Keep the memory card away from the environment with over high or low temperature;
• Keep the memory card clean and prevent it from contacting liquid. In case of liquid contacted, clean and dry it with a piece of soft cloth;
  In case of idle use, please keep the memory card in a guard staple;
• Please note that the memory card will get hot after long-term use, and this is normal;
• Do use the memory card having been used on other digital video recorder or digital cameras. In case of using the memory card, please firstly format it;
• Using the memory card formatted with other digital video recorders or digital cameras are prohibited;

• In case of one of the followings for the memory card, the recoded data may be damaged:

• Improper use of the memory card;

• Power-off of taking out the memory card during recording, deleting (formatting) or reading;

It is recommended to make backup for the important data on other media like soft disk, harddisk or CD;
To ensure image quality, minimum class 4 high-speed card is needed for TF card.

Camera maintenance

• Use proper protective cover to avoid lens and display scratched;
• It is to blow off dust and sand on surface of the lens before cleaning, and then gently clean the lens with cloth or paper suitable for cleaning optical devices. If needed, please use lens cleanser. It is strictly prohibited to clean the camera with organic solution;
  It is strictly prohibited to touch surface of the lens with finger.

System Requirements

When operating and using this digital camera, please pay attention to minimum system requirements from the camera. You are strongly recommended to use better computer to control the camera for better effect. The requirements for minimum system are as below:

System Requirements
Operating system	Microsoft Windows 7, 2000, XP, VISTA
CPU	Intel PIII667above or CPU with equivalent performance
International memory	512 MB or above
Sound card, graphics card	Sound card and graphics card support DirectX8 or above
CD-ROM	4X speed or above
Hardisk	Minimum 1 GB free space
Others	One standard USB 1.1 or USB 2.0 interface(s)

Function Characteristics

This camera is equipped with various characteristics and functions:

Digital video recorder;
Digital camera (1.3 Mega pixel);
- Black and white digital display;
Mass Storage (portable disc)

Appearance

(1) Black and white digital screen(2)MODE key(3)Shutter (4)Power(5) Microphone(6)Lens(7)Reset(8)USB port(9)TV port(10)TF card slot

Key Functions and Indictors

Key/Indicator	Function
Power Power On/Off
Shutter	Video recording mode, Recording/Stop Capture mode, taking pictures Replay mode; after connecting to TV, short press to play the recorded video; long press to enter shortcut for deletion; short press to confirm file deletion.
MODE key	Switchover of video recording and capture mode in circle and change image size; In capture mode, long press MODE key to format FT card; Replay mode: after connecting to TV, it is used for next or previous photo, or exit from deletion mode.

Start Operation

Battery

This camera uses the original packaged built-in rechargeable 3.7V lithium battery. Battery disassembly is prohibited.

Memory card installation

Following instructions by the card slot, it is plug the FT memory card into the card slot with metal pins inwards.

To take the memory card out, please press the FT card downward and take it out.

Attention: Please disconnect power supply of the camera before replacing the memory card;

• Keep a correct direction to plug the card in. Gently plug the card to void card or camera parts damaged. In case of fail to plug in, check it is in a correct direction to plug in;
• Please format the memory card before the first time of use, using a card having been used on other cameras.

Power-on

Press and hold power key for 2 seconds and release it for power-on of the camera.

Mode switchover

After power-on, the camera enters the default mode of video recording at a default size of Lo. In video recording mode at Lo size, click MODE key to switch the size to HI; in video recording mode at HI size, click MODE key to enter capture mode at Lo size, and in capture mode at Lo size, click MODE key to return to video recording mode at Lo size.

Attention: Video recording mode: Lo indicates VGA (640x480) 60 frames, Hi indicates HD (1280x720) 30 frames

• Capture mode: Lo indicates 1.3M (1280x960), Hi indicates 3.1M (2048x1536)

Video recording

In video recording mode, click Shutter key to start video recording and click it again to stop recording.

Capture

In capture mode, press Shutter key to take pictures.

TV output

When output of image and audio from the camera to TV is needed, please plug common end of TV cable into TV port of the camera. The yellow port is for video input, and the red/white port is for audio.

Replay

After connecting to TV, the camera enters the replay mode. In replay mode, press MODE key to select photo or recorded video.

After selecting recorded video file, press Shutter key to play the file. During playing the recorded video, press Shutter key to stop playing.

In replay mode, long press Shutter key to enter shortcut deletion prompt, press Shutter key to confirm deletion, and press MODE key to exit from deletion.

Power-off

In power-on mode, long press Power key to power the camera off.

Connection to computer

Firstly power the camera on, and then connect the camera with attached USB cable to USB port of the computer. After connecting to the computer, the camera automatically enters portable disc mode.

Advanced Operation

Video recording, capture mode

After power-on, the camera automatically enters video recording mode. In video recording mode at Lo size, click MODE key to switch the size to HI; in video recording mode at HI size, click MODE key to enter capture mode at Lo size, and in capture mode at Lo size, click MODE key to return to video recording mode at Lo size.

In video recording mode, press Shutter key to start recording and press it again to stop recording, press MODE key to switch to Lo size. In capture mode, press Shutter key to start shooting, and press MODE key to switch to Lo size.

In video recording mode, information are displayed on the screen as below:

No.	Icon	Description
1	Video recording HI	Indicates high resolution in current video recording mode
2	Video recording icon	Indicates currently in video recording mode (Flashing icon means in the process of video recording)
3	Battery level	Indicates level of battery
4	TF card	Indicates a memory card available
5	Recording Lo	Indicates low resolution in current video recording mode
6	Time left for recording	Indicates time left in FT card for video recording
7	Capture mode	Indicates currently in capture mode
8	Capture HI	Indicates high resolution in current capture mode
9	Photo to be captured	Indicates quantity of photos to be captured in current internal memory
10	Capture Lo	Indicates low resolution in current capture mode

Attention: Due to limited characters displayed on the screen, video recording time can be displayed in minimum unit minute;

E.g. 0: 02 indicates 2 minutes. During recording, 0: 01 indicates video recorded for 1 minute.

Replay Mode

After power-on and connecting to TV, the camera enters the replay mode. In replay mode, press MODE key to select photo and recorded video. After selecting video file, press Shutter key to play it. During playing, press Shutter key to Stop playing.

In replay mode, long press Shutter key to enter file deletion mode. In file deletion mode, press Shutter key to confirm deletion, and press MODE key to exit from deletion.

In replay mode, information are displayed on the screen as below:

No.	Icon Description
1	Replay mode	Indicates reply mode
2	File quantity	Indicates there are total 31 files, and the 19th file is being browsed currently.
3	TF card	Indicates a memory card available
4	Icon for video recording	Indicates the current file is a video recording file.

File Deletion

After connecting to TV, the camera enters the replay mode. In replay mode, long press Shutter key to enter file deletion mode, press Shutter key to confirm deletion, and press MODE key to exit from deletion.

Delete This file?

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Connect to computer to download photo/video

After connecting to computer, the camera enters portable disc mode. In window of "My computer", there will be a portable disc added. The photos or video is stored under catalogue of "DCIM\100MEDIA" in the portable disc. You may enter this catalogue to copy files onto harddisk of your computer.

Attention: During file downloading, do not disconnect USB. Plug-in or plug-out of USB connection is prohibited to avoid loss of data.

Specification

Image sensor	1.30Mega pixel CMOS image sensor
Image resolution	Lo 1M(1280x1024), HI 3M(2048 x 1536)
Memory	External TF card (4GB to 32GB class 4or above)
File format	JPEG, AVI
Video resolution	Hi HD 1280X720, Lo VGA 640 x 480
White balance Automatic
Exposure compensation control	Automatic
USB port	USB2.0
TV Output NTSC
Display	Black and white digital screen
Power supply	Built-in 3.7V rechargeable lithium battery
Menu language English
Focal length	f=5.8mm
Iris aperture F2.8
Automatic power-off	3 minutes
Requirements for operating system	Microsoft Windows 7, 2000, XP, VISTA
Dimensions	58.3 mm ×32.51 mm × 23.84 mm

Attention: Design specification of the product is based on updated information when the product manual is compiled. Specification is subject to change without further notice.

FAQ

Failure of camera startup after placing battery in	Battery low. Recharging battery is required.
Fail to take picture or record video by pressing Shutter key	Full memory. Please store filed achieved on other memories.
Blur photo	Trembling hand when taking the photo. Hold the camera steady with two hands, or fix the camera stable with assistance of tripod to keep the camera from of moving during taking photo.
Dull photo or video	Insufficient light. Please take photo with sufficient light or use lamp to increase brightness.
Automatic power-off of the camera	Battery low. Recharge the battery.
	To save power, the camera will automatically power off if no any operation performed for over 3 minutes.

Conditions of Guarantee

1. For the guarantee to be carried out, all products must be delivered to IJOY perfectly packed, preferably in its own original packing, with all accessories, user manuals and drivers that the packaging would originally contain. Otherwise, IJOY will not be held responsible for damages that might occur during transportation.
2. To be able to carry out the guarantee it will necessary to have a copy of the proof of purchase, preferably with a copy of the original bill.
3. The repair of the products will be carried out according to the problem reported by the client; therefore it is essential that the client indicates in a clear form and in the most specific way possible where the problem lies, to be able to solve it in the correct manner. In the case that there is not problem with the product a diagnosis and transportation charge can be applied.
4. The client must have carried out a security copy of the data as during the reparation process there exists the possibility that such data may be lost and/or erased. In any case IJOY will not be held responsible for the loss of data contained in hard drives, as well as any other non-original accessory, might there be batteries, memory cards, CD's DVD's, etc.
5. In the case that there is no possibility of repair of the product, it can be replaced by another one of similar or superior characteristics, taking into consideration the state in which the product is received, such as usage marks, scratches, etc. In any case the product returned to the customer will have been tested to be functioning correctly.
6. The Guarantee will only cover errors caused by deficiencies in manufacturing, and does not therefore cover damage caused by mis-use, modifications or damages caused by accidents of any nature of caused by the client. The guarantee does not cover: Accessories, pieces exposed to normal wear and tea. The Guarantee will not be valid when the product is not used for the purpose for which it was originally conceived.
7. In the case of TFT, there exists what are known as dead pixels or bright dots (due to the complexity of the manufacturing process), in such cases, there exists a maximum limit permitted by law (ISO 13406/02) that allows this not to be considered defective.
8. The power supplies or chargers and batteries will have a guarantee limited to six months as long as they used within the established operating conditions for the correct usage have not been exposed to power surges.
9. It will be necessary that the equipment has a legible serial number, that the guarantee seal has not been manipulated and in perfect state; that the equipment has all original seals in all components so that the guarantee is valid.
10. The guarantee period starts in the moment of first purchase of the product. The reparation or substitution of the product will not imply an extension of the guarantee period.
11. In the case that the product is not covered by the guarantee, a budget will be drawn up which has to be approved by the client. In the case that the budget is not approved by the client, the client must pay for the cost incurred in the transportation, manipulation and diagnosis of the product.
12. Once the product is repaired after notifying the client, the client will have a period of ten working days to pick up the product. After this period of time, a daily storage charge will be applicable depending on the volume of the product.

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