Sharper Image Portable Video Converter User Manual

USER MANUAL

Portable Video Converter
Sharper Image

Thank you for choosing the Sharper Image Portable Video Recorder and Converter. Please take a moment to read this guide and store it for future reference.

FEATURES

• Convert your old video tapes, music, pictures or camcorder tapes to digital format
• Record and digitize video from VHS, VCR’s, DVD Players, DVR’s, Camcorders, Hi8 and Gaming Systems
• No computer required
• Requires a 8GB memory card (not included)
• Supports Memory Cards up to 32GB

IDENTIFICATION OF PARTS

1. Display screen
2. Return – Return to superior menu (save recorded file while under recording video or audio menu)
3. Direction and OK button – To operate the menu and playback.
4. On/Off – Long press (2 seconds) to power on and off.
5. Audio play Mode –Switch between 6 different play modes. (Long press to remind you to delete the playing file.)
6. Record button – In “TV IN” preview the video mode, press to record video (even without video input), press again to stop and save file.
7. USB Port – Supplies power to charge the battery and connects the device to your PC to manage files.
8. Micro SD card slot – Plug Micro SD card saving record file.
9. AV IN – AV input connection with AV Cable.
10. HDMI OUT – Connect to TV monitor display.
11. AV OUT – Connect to TV monitor display.
12. Headphone jack – Connect headphone to listen the audio.
13. Reset button – Click to reset to factory default setting.
14. Speaker

REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS

1. Record – In “TV IN” preview the video mode, press to record video (even without video input), press again to stop and save file.
2. Home – Return to home menu.
3. Direction and OK button – To operate the menu and playback.
4. Audio play mode – Switch between 6 different play modes. (Long press to remind you to delete the playing file.)
5. Previously – Play previous video or audio
6. Next – Play next video or audio
7. Fast Backward
8. Fast Forward
9. Return – Return to superior menu
10. Mute
11. Volume up
12. Volume down

HOW TO OPERATE BASIC MENUS ON SCREEN

Long press (2 seconds) to power on the device.

1. TIME – Shows current time

2. FUNCTION MENU—use direction button to choose icons, press OK to enter:
   Videos – Enter to playback recorded videos
   Music – Enter to playback recorded audios
   Pictures – Enter to playback pictures
   TV IN – Enter to preview input video and record
   Recorder – Enter to preview input audio, and record
   Setting – To set time, language, etc

3. SD card in

4. USB cable plugged

5. Capacity of battery

RECORD VIDEO

Press ‘RECORD” button to start recording, press again to stop recording and save file. You also can press “OK” to record, press “OK” again to pause record. Press “RETURN” button to save the recorded file.

RECORD AUDIO

Enter “Recorder”, will preview the input audio, press ‘RECORD” button to record audio, press again to stop recording and save file. You also can press “OK” to record, press “OK” again to pause record, press “RETURN” button to save the recorded file.

VIDEO PLAYBACK

• Enter recorded videos and choose a file with direction buttons, press ok to play.
• When playing, use UP/DOWN button to set audio level, hold down LEFT/RIGHT to Fast Backward / Fast Forward. Use the return button to go back to the menu.

AUDIO PLAYBACK

• Enter audio playback to hear recorded audios. Choose a file with direction buttons then press ok to play.
• When playing, use UP/DOWN button to set audio level, hold down LEFT/RIGHT to Fast Backward / Fast Forward, Double press to choose Previously / next sound.
• Use the return button to go back to the menu.

PICTURE PLAYBACK

The Portable Video Recorder and Cassette Converter doesn’t capture still images, but you can copy pictures to memory to view. Enter pictures—PIC to choose and view.

DELETE FILE

If you want to delete a video, music or picture file, please find the file under Videos, Music or Pictures menu then press OK to play, then long press “audio play mode” button. Press Yes or No to delete the file.

SETTINGS

Display – set Backlight time, for saving energy
Power Saving – set idle time and sleep time, for saving energy
Date & Time – set date and time
Language – Choose from 7 languages – English, French, German, Japanese, Spanish, Simplified Chinese and
Traditional Chinese

ENTER ADVANCED SETTINGS:

Information – shows the Firmware Version and memory space
Save Path – set the default path (Internal or card memory)
Note: This setting is only for playback. For recording, files will save to the internal memory if no memory card is inserted. Files will automatically save to the memory card whenever one is inserted.

CONNECTIONS

Micro SD Card

• Plug Micro SD card into the slot (as pictured), the screen will show when the Micro SD card is successfully inserted.
• For file safety, the Micro SD card should be empty before using. It supports FAT32, exFAT (does not support NTFS).

Note: Maximum supported size is 32GB.

• When the Micro SD card is inserted, the media will automatically record to it.
• If you want to play the media stored on the Micro SD make sure the default path is set to “Card Memory.”
• To remove the Micro SD card, press the card in until it releases.

AV Input (Video)

• Use the 3.5MM to RCA cable (included with the device) and connect to the video source, such as VHS, DV, etc.
• The 3.5MM connector plugs to the AV IN of device.
• The RCA connectors to VHS, yellow = video, white = audio left channel, red = audio right channel.
• When connected, press ok, you will see the display and will be able to record a video and listen to the audio of the playing video.

AV Input (Audio)

• You may also use this device to convert audio sources (cassettes and records) to MP3 format. Use a 3.5MM to 3.5MM audio cable (not included) to connect the headphone jack from your audio source to the AV IN on this device.

AV Output

• The Portable Video Recorder and Cassette Converter has two video outputs – HDMI OUT and AV OUT.
• Use HDMI cable or 3.5MM to RCA cable (comes with the device) to connect with HDMI OUT or AV OUT. The other end connects to a TV or monitor.
• When connected (no matter HDMI or AV cable), the screen of the Portable Video Recorder and Cassette Converter will turn off and the video will show on the monitor.

Note: Don’t connect the HDMI and AV cable at same time and do not plug or unplug the AV (HDMI) cable when playing (playback video or audio, recording video or audio). You can’t record music when you connect the HDMI cable with the device and TV.

Headphone Output

• Connect headphone or speaker to headphone port to listen to audio from the converter device.
• If you connect your headphones in while in playback, the audio will cut off from the speaker of the converter and switch to the headphones.
• If you connect your headphones in while in playback with AV OUT the audio will play from the TV and headphones at the same time.
• If you connect your headphones in while in playback with HDMI OUT the audio will keep playing on the TV, not in the headphones.

Charging the Battery

• To charge the battery for this device, use USB cable to connect with 5V DC or PC, will see the charge status on screen.

• Connect the device to your PC and choose from these 3 options:
  Power & Data
  Charge
  Charge & Play

• Select one and press play

SPECIFICATIONS:

• Interface: USB 2.0
• Video Input: CVBS analogue video by 3.5mm to 3RCA cable
• Audio Input: Analog L/R audio by 3.5mm audio cable or 3.5mm to 3RCA cable
• Video Output: CVBS analog video by 3.5mm to 3RCA cable, HDMI
• Audio Output: Analog L/R audio by 3.5mm to 3RCA cable, HDMI, 3.5mm earphone port
• Video: Video Tape, Camcorder Tape, VHS, VCR, DVD Player, DVR, Hi8, Game Player …
• Audio: CD Player, DVD Player, Cassette Player, Turntable, Smart Phone …
• User Interface: Button: ON/OFF, Back, REC, Repeat, UP, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT, OK.
• Other: 3 inch display screen, speaker inside and 900mAh Lithium Battery
• Dimensions: 4.9 L × 2.4 W × 0.8 H)
• Weight: 0.3 lbs.
• Package includes: USB cable for power or data, USB power adapter, 3.5mm to 3RCA cable, Remote control and 3RCA adapter
• Storage Media: 8GB memory card (not included) Max GB: 32
• Record Format Video: .avi, Audio: .mp3
• Record Quality: 480 30fps, PAL:720×576, NTSC: 720×480
• Record File: Video: about 8.5MB/Minute, 0.5GB/Hour. Audio: about 1.4MB/Minute
• Play Format: Video:RM,RMVB,AVI,MKV,WMV,VOB,MOV,FLV,ASF,DAT,MP4,3GP,MPG,MPEG,up to 720P. Audio: MP3,WMA,DRM WMA,OGG,APE,FLAC,WAV,AAC
• Working Time: Approximately 2 hours
• Power Supply: 900mAh lithium battery, 5V/1A mini USB power adapter

WARRANTY/CUSTOMER SERVICE

Sharper Image branded items purchased from SharperImage.com include a 1-year limited replacement warranty. If you have any questions not covered in this guide, please call our Customer Service department at 1 877-210-3449. Customer Service agents are available Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET.

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