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Package contents

· Video recorder CVR640

· Video cable to attach to Digisight/Hornet

· Video cable to attach to Recon/Ranger

· SD memory card

· USB cable

· Weaver ¼'' adaptor

· User manual

For improvement purposes, design of this product is subject to change.

Overview

Video recorder CVR640 is a portable electronic unit designed to record the image produced by various digital NV devices equipped with a Video Out.

The CVR640 can be used with such devices as Recon, Digisight N550, Ranger, Hornet and others. The CVR640 also enables conversion of an analog signal to a digital. The unit has a number of features such as:

· Connectivity with most Newton, Pulsar or Yukon digital NV devices

· Long operating time – up to seven hours

· Recording video signal to the hard disc of a PC

· User choice of video signal format - PAL/NTSC

· Multiple ways to attach the unit to NV devices

· Compact and low weight

Components and Controls

1. «Rec» Record button.

2. «ON» button.

3. Mount for Weaver rail.

4. Light emitting diodes (LED).

5. Video In.

6. Slot for SD memory card.

7. USB port

Battery installation

· Slide the cover of the battery compartment in the direction shown on the cover and remove it.

· Install three AAA type batteries (inc. NiMH rechargeable batteries) according to the polarity markings inside the battery compartment.

· Replace the battery cover.

Connection and video recording

· Insert the SD memory card as shown in pic. 1.

· Connect one plug of the video cable to the “Video In” jack (5) of the CVR640, the other to the “Video Out” of a digital NV device (refer to the connection schemes below).

· Start the CVR640 by pushing the “ON” (2) button – a blue LED will light up (4).

· Turn on your night vision device.

· Push the “Rec” (1) button to begin recording – the blue LED will start blinking. To stop video recording push the “Rec” (1) button. The blue LED will cease to blink.

Indication LEDs

The blue LED shows operational status of the unit.

The red LED shows problems with operation.

Note: should the video signal fall out during recording, the unit will stop recording; the recorded part of a video clip will be saved automatically. After the video signal restores, a new file will be recorded. The Red LED will light up showing that the video signal was interrupted.

Installing the CVR640 on digital NV devices

· The CVR640 is fitted with a mount which enables the unit to be affixed to a Weaver rail of your NV device.

· If your NV device does not have a Weaver rail, the CVR640 can be attached with the help of the supplied ¼” tripod socket adaptor. To do this, screw the adaptor into the tripod socket of a digital NV device and attach the CVR640 to the Weaver rail of the adaptor.

Software

The delivered memory card contains useful software which includes files as follows:

· CVR640 Driver – Driver software for the CVR640 which serves to connect the unit to your PC. Install this driver before connection.

· CVR640 Video Converter – Software for work in the mode of video recording to a PC hard disc.

· CVR640 Date_time setup – Software which enables setup of running time/date and choice of recording format.

The CVR 640 is compatible with operating systems Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7.

Note: It is recommended that before use of the CVR640 you should save the supplied software to your PC. In case of loss of the software files, you can e-mail us at support@yukonopticsglobal.com

Connection to PC

· Start the CVR640.

· Once you have uploaded the driver software, connect the CVR640 with the supplied USB cable to your PC – the CVR640 will be detected as a removable disc. The CVR640 can be turned off now – it will be powered via the USB.

· With the help of Total Commander or another file manager you can handle the SD card as a removable disc.

Note: Transmission speed from the memory card to the PC will not exceed 1Mb/sec.

Video recording to a PC hard disc

· The CVR640 should be powered off. Use a USB cable to connect the CVR640 to the PC.

· A window as shown in pic. 3 comes up. Now you will be able to handle the files recorded on the unit's memory card. Press the “EXIT” button when finished.

Note: when the unit is attached to the PC in this mode, the SD memory card will not be available via an explorer!

To download files to your PC, click on one or several files, choose with the “Browse” button a folder where you want to save the files to, and press “Download”.

· Connect the NV to the CVR640 (see the section “Connection and video recording”).

· Launch the file “CVR640 Video Converter”. Programme window will show up (see pic 4).

· It is recommended that you choose “Resolution” and “Frame rate” settings in the tab “Options” for recording on a hard disc. In the tab “Capture” choose the directory for saving files to a hard disc.

· Choose the tab “Enable/Disable Preview” (pic. 5) and turn on the NV device – now the image seen through the NV device is transmitted to the PC monitor.

· Push the “Start/Stop Capture” button to start/stop video recording.

· This mode allows immediate recording to PC hard disc.

Note: the file “CVR640 Video Converter” should be used for OS Windows Vista and Windows 7. If you run OS Windows XP you can use a default programme like MovieMaker or similar.

Setting date/time and video signal format

· Turn on the CVR640 to have it detected as a removable disc.

· Launch the “CVR640 Date_time setup” file.

· Choose the CVR640's SD card as the directory for file saving.

· Choose the desired video signal format – PAL or NTSC (automatic choice is not available).

· Press “OK”. A file named “Time.txt” will be created on the SD card, showing date and time set on your computer.

· Turn off the CVR640 and disconnect it from the PC.

· Start the CVR640 again. Information on date/time and video format will be added to the unit and the file “Time.txt” will be deleted. If you mark the box “Do not print date and time” only information on video format will be added; recorded files will not contain information on date/time.

Storage and maintenance

Keep the CVR640 in a dry, well-ventilated room at a temperature

exceeding +10 °С and humidity lower than 70%. Remove the

batteries if the device will not be used for a long time.

Troubleshooting