SVAT PI1000 User manual
SVAT ELECTRONICS
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Covert DVR
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COMPLETE SYSTEM
Instruction Manual
Model #
PI1000
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MODEL# PI1000
Covert DVR
with Integrated Color Camera
INSTRUCTION MANUAL V1.2
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COVERT SYSTEM
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (BACK).
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN MONITOR
PRODUCT WARRANTY INFORMATION
Please visit our website at www.SVAT.com
for information about your product’s warranty.
We take quality very seriously. That is why all of our products come with a one year warranty from the original
purchase date against defects in workmanship and materials. If you have warranty or support issues please contact us
using any of the following methods:
Phone: 1.866.946.7828 SVAT USA SVAT CANADA
Fax: 1.888.771.1701 60 Industrial Parkway #Z64 4080 Montrose Road
Email: support@SVAT.com Cheektowaga, NY Niagara Falls, ON
Website: www.SVAT.com USA 14227 Canada L2H 1J9
Warranty Terms
1. SVAT products are guaranteed for a period of one year from the date of purchase against defects in workmanship
and materials. This warranty is limited to the repair, replacement or refund of the purchase price at SVAT’s
option.
2. This warranty becomes void if the product shows evidence of having been misused, mishandled or tampered
with contrary to the applicable instruction manual.
3. Routine cleaning, normal cosmetic and mechanical wear and tear are not covered under the terms of this
warranty.
4. The warranty expressly provided for herein is the sole warranty provided in connection with the product itself
and no other warranty, expressed or implied is provided. SVAT assumes no responsibilities for any other claims
not specically mentioned in this warranty.
5. This warranty does not cover shipping costs, insurance, or any other incidental charges.
6. You MUST call SVAT before sending any product back for repair. You will be sent a Return Authorization number
with return instructions. When returning the product for warranty service, please pack it carefully in the original
box with all supplied accessories, and enclose your original receipt or copy, and a brief explanation of the
problem (include RA #).
7. This warranty is valid only in Canada and the continental U.S.
8. This warranty cannot be re-issued.
PI1000
• Mounting Hardware
• 1 Year Warranty
• Instruction Manual
• 24/7 Lifetime Live Customer
Support
Power Adapter
Mounting
Bracket
Covert DVR
1GB SD Card
RCA to RCA
(Male) Wire
WHAT IS INCLUDED
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WHAT IS INCLUDED ......................................................................................................................... 1
INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................................. 2
FEATURES ...................................................................................................................................... 2
BUTTONS AND CONNECTIONS ........................................................................................................... 3
INSTALLATION ................................................................................................................................ 4
BUTTON FUNCTIONS ....................................................................................................................... 5
POWERING ON ................................................................................................................................ 6
MONITORING MODE ........................................................................................................................ 6
SD CARD INFORMATION ................................................................................................................... 6
RECORD MODE ................................................................................................................................ 7
PLAYBACK MODE ............................................................................................................................ 9
MENU SETUP .................................................................................................................................. 11
Main Menu ..................................................................................................................... 11
Date/Time Setup ............................................................................................................. 12
Motion Detection Setup ................................................................................................... 12
Manual & Schedule Record ............................................................................................... 13
Motion & Continuous Record ............................................................................................ 14
SD Card Options ............................................................................................................... 15
System Status ................................................................................................................. 15
Factory Default ............................................................................................................... 16
DVR SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................................................................... 17
CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................. 17
RECORDING TIMES .......................................................................................................................... 17
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Congratulations on your purchase of the PI1000! This system is a Digital Video Recorder (DVR) hidden inside an imitation
motion sensor, with a built-in high quality pinhole camera. This device allows you to record video footage discreetly
using 3 dierent recording modes: manual, scheduled, and motion detection. Record footage directly to the included
SD card and view your captured video by connecting to a TV, computer or laptop (SD card reader required). The PI1000
can be table mounted or wall mounted which allows you to place it in various locations. You can also power this device
using four AA batteries (not included) to make the system completely wireless.
FEATURES
Covert System
The PI1000 is a complete recording system hidden inside an imitation motion sensor. Mount it virtually anywhere
and record video to the built-in SD card. The unit’s conventional appearance allows you to watch over your business,
employees, or valuables completely undetected.
Up to 45 Days of Recording
Capture high quality digital video and record directly onto the included 2GB SD card. Install a 32GB card (not included)
and get up to 2 years worth of recording.
Battery Operable Wireless Monitoring
Now you can record wirelessly by powering the camera with 4 AA batteries. Monitor for up to 17 hours in standby
mode or 12 hours when continuously recording (lithium batteries recommended, not included). An AC power adapter
is included for more permanent use.
Motion Activated Recording
Motion activated recording settings let you choose to record only when necessary. Simply set the sensitivity to your
desired level. Using motion detection record settings will conserve SD card memory so you can monitor for longer
periods of time.
Easily Review and Transfer Video
The PI1000 oers a live-view mode. You can view video footage by connecting to your TV, or remove the SD card
to view all recorded video on your computer. This is also useful for submitting to law enforcement or security
professionals if your video footage is needed.
24 Hour Scheduled Recording
Setup your preferred scheduled recording time throughout a 24 hour day. You are able to record video footage using
three dierent types of recording modes: manual, scheduled, and motion activation.
Date and Time Stamp
Capture the date and time of recorded video footage in all recording modes so that it is always clear when specic
events were recorded.
High Quality MPEG-4 Compression
MPEG-4 compression recording allows for hours of recording without any sacrice in quality. MPEG-4 is a video format
that is familiar to most computers so you can review, back up and archive on your PC easily.
24/7 Lifetime Live Customer Support
Assistance is available for you whenever you need it. Our customer support team can be reached by phone 24/7, or by
email and live web chat services so that you will always have access to an expert.
INTRODUCTION
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1. Imitation Motion Sensor
2. Pinhole Camera: The pinhole camera is located in this small hole
3. Power Switch: To switch o the power, always press the STOP button rst to stop recording,
then switch o the device
4. SD Card Slot: Supports SD and SD-HC memory cards
5. Video Output Jack (RCA): To view footage, use the RCA video output to connect to your television.
Connection to a tv is NOT required for recording.
6. Power Input: Connect power cord to device here
7. Full Stop/Overwrite Switch: Select whether to overwrite the recorded SD card or stop recording
completely when the card is full. When you select “Overwrite”, the oldest
stored video will be recorded over rst.
8. NTSC/PAL Switch: NTSC is the video system used in North America. PAL is used in Europe and
parts of Asia.
9. Menu Button: Opens and exits the menu
10. Record & Stop Button: Starts and stops recording
11. Play & Pause button Play and pause playback of recorded footage
12. Reverse & Forward Buttons: Allows you to navigate through the menu options, and reverses and
forwards through footage
13. Mounting Hole : Attach the mounting bracket here
14. Flush Wall Mount Holes: Allows you to mount the camera directly onto the wall
15. Battery Compartment: Camera can be battery powered so the system is completely wireless
Note: If changes are made to NTSC/PAL or Stop/Overwrite functions, you must shut o and restart the
unit before the changes can take eect.
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BUTTONS AND CONNECTIONS
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Installing the Mounting Bracket
1. Screw and attach the camera bracket into the bracket base.
2. Screw the bracket base into a wall using the 3 included screws, be sure to use the included wall anchors.
3. Tighten the camera angle adjustment on the top of the bracket to lock the camera in place.
Using the Extended Mounting Bracket
1. Screw and attach the camera bracket into the mount extender.
2. Screw and attach the mount extender into the bracket base.
3. Screw the bracket base into a wall using the 3 included screws, be sure to use the included wall anchors.
4. Tighten the camera angle adjustment on the top of the bracket to lock the camera in place.
Mounting the Camera
1. Screw the camera bracket into the mounting hole on the back of the unit. Be sure to tighten the camera angle
adjustment to lock the camera in place.
Video Output and Power Adapter Connection
1. Connect the video cable to the video input jack
on the back of your television.
2. Connect the power adapter to a wall outlet.
3. Plug both the video cable and the power
adapter into the corresponding jacks on the
covert DVR unit.
INSTALLATION
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Menu: • Pressing the menu button opens the main menu
• When the menu screen is open the menu button exits the menu
Record and Stop: • Pressing the record button starts and stops recording. The recording will
start based on your recording schedule
• When the menu screen is open, the record button allows you to navigate
the cursor up
• If there is footage playing, pressing the record button stops the footage and
switches to live view
Play and Pause: • Pressing the play button prompts the DVR to play recorded footage
• When footage is being played, pressing the play button pauses the footage
• When the menu screen is open this button allows you to navigate the cursor
down
Jump Backwards: • When footage is paused, pressing the jump backwards button causes the
footage to step back and remain paused
• If footage is playing, pressing this button prompts the footage to rewind
normally. The more times you press this button, the faster the footage will
rewind
• When accessing the main menu, this button works to decrease values, or as
a back button
Jump Forwards: • When footage is paused, pressing the jump forwards button causes the
footage to step forward and remain paused
• If footage is playing, pressing this button prompts the footage to fast
forward normally. The more times you press this button, the faster the
footage will fast forward
• When accessing the main menu, this button works as an enter button. This
button also increases values
There are 5 buttons that control the DVR. Depending on if the menu is open or if the footage is paused, the buttons
have dierent functions.
The buttons operate as follows:
BUTTON FUNCTIONS
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After start up, the system will automatically enter live monitoring mode, with the following status indicators:
1. Date and Time: Currently set date and time
2. Record Status: Manual record settings
Record Resolution
Please refer to RECORD SETUP for VIDEO
SIZE setup instructions.
Record Quality
Please refer to RECORD SETUP or VIDEO
QUALITY setup.
3. SD Card Status:
No SD card installed or the card is malfunctioning Reading SD card
SD card is functioning normally
NOTE: Each time the unit is powered on, the system will auto-detect the SD card. When the RECORD LED is
ashing, it is indicating that the SD card is currently being read. If a video le error has been detected, the
system will initiate repair to the card
MONITORING MODE
1. To turn the device on, rst connect the power cable or insert batteries into the battery compartment.
2. Slide the power switch on the top of the device to the ON position.
3. After power on, the system will automatically enter live monitoring. If the system was previously set to
schedule or motion activated record, it will automatically resume to that recording mode.
4. After a power outage, the system will reboot and return to the previous record mode.
1. The SD card icon shown on the status line, indicates that the SD card is operating normally.
2. If there is a problem or error with the SD card, the Play, Menu, and RecLEDs will ash quickly.
If this happens, please re-format the SD card before proceeding (all saved video will be lost).
• To quickly format the SD card, turn the DVR o. Then hold the back and forward buttons and
switch the DVR on. A “Format OK” message will be displayed when the SDcard is successfully formatted
3. When the SD card is recording video successfully, the record LED will ash slowly.
SD CARD INFORMATION
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POWERING ON
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There are three dierent recording modes available: Manual, Continuous, and Motion Detection.
• Manual Record
Start and stop recording anytime manually. Press the record button to start recording. Press once more
to stop recording.
• Continuous Record
Schedule a start and stop time, and the DVR will record continuously during the set time period.
• Motion Detection Record
Set a time period to record only when movement is detected. Motion detection will start recording when
movement is detected and exceeds a preset motion detection threshold. (See Motion Detection Setup
Pg. 12 for more information)
STOP RECORD
• Pressing the record button while in schedule mode will interrupt recording and switch to manual record
• Pressing the record button again, and it will return you to schedule record mode (if a schedule is set)
START/STOP RECORDING:
Manual Record
To start manual recording press the record button. Pressing the record button again will stop manual
recording and resume to schedule mode. To completely stop all recording, you must shut the schedule record o.
Motion Detection Record
Once motion detection has been set in the schedule record section of the menu, the DVR will start recording every
time motion is detected. To completely stop motion detect recording, you must shut the schedule option o.
Continuous Record
Once continuous record has been set in the schedule record section of the menu, the DVR will start recording using the
continuous record settings. To completely stop recording, you must shut the schedule option o.
Note: For more information see Record Setup on Pg 13
If there are multiple recording modes set to record at the same time, the DVR will record using one mode, based on
level of importance.
The order of importance is:
1. Manual Record
2. Motion Detection
3. Continuous Record
RECORDING MODES
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Dierent recording modes have dierent recording settings, including video size, frame rate and video quality.
When a recording mode is triggered, the system starts recording according to that specic setup. This ensures ecient
recording duration and video quality.
For example: To schedule the unit to record while you are at work (9:00AM-5:00PM), you can set up the schedule to
record at low video quality with less frames per second to extend recording time. During the hours you
are at home, you can set the unit to record when motion is detected with the highest recording quality
and frame rate.
Note: Do not shut o the unit while recording. Press the menu button to stop recording, then turn the system o. Power loss
during recording may result in incomplete videos or errors.
1. - Recording in Progress - The DVR is currently recording footage
2. - Schedule Record - The DVR will record based on its set schedule
- Manual Record - The DVR will record when the record button is pressed
- Motion Record - The DVR will begin recording when motion is detected
3. - Overwrite Mode - The DVR will overwrite the oldest footage once the SD card is full
RECORD SCREEN DISPLAY
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RECORDING MODES
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