Q-See QP1341 User's Manual
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1. It is available for free online at http download cnet com where you can search for it by that name SPECIFICATIONS Video Format AVI Video Encoding M JPEG Video Resolution 1280x960 VGA Video Frame Rate 30fos 1 fps Picture Format JPG Image Resolution 1 3 Megapixels 1280x1024 Image Aspect Ratio 4 3 Audio File Format WAV Operating Systems Windows XP Vista 7 Apple Macintosh OSX 10 6 and 10 7 Power Input DC5SV Interface Type USB STILL IMAGES Still images can be opened in Windows Image Viewer Apple s Preview and commonly available photo editing software AUDIO PLAYBACK Double clicking on an audio recording will launch your default audio playback software If you wish to use another program instead you should first launch that software and then open the file from within that program Apple s iTunes software has been demonstrated to work with these audio files on both the Mac and PC platforms HELPFUL HINTS e When taking pictures you will get the best results if both you and your subject are relatively still The camera should be at least one foot from your subject when taking pictures While recording video you should try to keep the camera steady and avoid rapid movements for best video quality You should not hold the pocket clip while taking video or recording audio in order to avoid blocking the microphone or lens TROUBLESHOOTING If the pen s functions stop responding use a suitab2. Yr Favorites Name E Desktop L number b Downloads r A Setting time tools v20 E Recent Places T updatatime Date created 12 5 2008 9 35 AM gt Setting time tools V2 0 Date modified 12 5 2008 9 35 AM f Windows Batch File S TETHERED WEBCAM OPERATION The Shadow 1 can be used as web camera when connected to a Windows PC via a USB cable Us ers of Windows Vista and Windows 7 will need to use the AMCap software on the included mini CD Please note that you should have your pen turned off prior to connecting to the computer It also does not matter which mode your pen is set video camera audio as the software will control the camera The pen does not record sound in webcam mode so you will need to use a headset with a microphone if you wish to include audio You will also not be able to use the pen as a USB storage device while it is in this mode Windows XP Connect your pen to your computer When the New Device message pops up press and hold the Operation Button until the light glows steady not blinking amber You should then see a new pop up stating New USB Video Device found Go to My Computer and click on the icon labelled USB Video Camera to begin using it i E C Windows system32 cmd bola A I Users Ton Desktop Setting time tools V2 S8etting time tools V2 8 gt updatatime f Setting time tools V2 6 Copyright O 2008 Chaoxian Corporation All Rights Reserved computer is correct ec gt
3. a steady amber AUDIO RECORDING 1 Move the Mode Switch to Position 3 on the right use the pen s tip if needed The effective range is 30 Press the Operation Button briefly to turn the camera on The Status Indicator light will illuminate amber and blink once to indicate readiness Press once on the Operation Button to begin recording The Status Indicator light will change to blue Standby Recording and continue blinking during the Blinking recording session 4 To stop recording press on the Operation Button again and the light will return to a steady amber color To turn off the camera press and Standby hold the Operation Button until the Status Indicator light goes off To conserve energy the camera will automatically turn off after a few minutes of inactivity as well SETTING DATE amp TIME To ensure that your camera records the proper date and time on the files you should run the Setting Time Tools V2 0 program located in the folder of the same name on the included mini CD Your pen must be turned off before connecting it to the PC and this application will only function on a computer running the Windows operating system When the program launches a Command window will open and the program will update the date and time based on your computer s settings E Q J gt Setting time tools V2 0 Setting time tools V2 0 File Edit View Tools Help Organize v i Open Share with v Print
4. e into omputer an esure the computer show Besure the machine is connected to your computer C Users User Desktop S etting time tools V2 8 Setting time tools V2 8 gt pause e Press any key to continue Depending upon your computer s settings you may see a warning about the pen s drive not being available The warning is normal as the program re mounts the pen Click Continue and the status of the update will be displayed in the Command window Keep clicking Continue until you see the Success message in the window Your pen now is set to the proper date and time Windows Vista and Windows 7 Drag the WebCam Software folder to your hard drive before using it Launch the AMCap software You will receive a pop up message stating Sorry you have no video capture hardware Click on OK to dismiss this message and click and hold the Operation Button until the light glows a steady not blinking amber Select UVC or USB Video Device from the Devices menu in the AMCap window to see the video from your pen s camera As with the video recording mode you will have best results if the camera Is steady You have the option to create a file to save video captured by the pen in web camera mode This video is saved on the computer rather than on the pen You can use Set Capture File under the File menu to create this file along with the maximum size Or you may create this same file by S
5. Macintosh computer with a USB port Re charge the pen with the included charger or from a computer s USB port VIDEO RECORDING 1 Move the Mode Switch to Position 1 use the pen s tip if needed Press the Operation Button briefly The Status Indicator light will illuminate amber and blink once to indicate that it is ready to record Clicking the Operation Button again will begin the recording The status light will turn blue to indicate that the pen is recording video Press the Operation Button again to end the recording The Status Indicator light will switch from blue to amber indicating that the recording has been saved and the camera IS now on standby and ready to record more video To turn off the camera press and hold the Operation Button until the Status Indicator light goes off To conserve energy the camera will automatically turn off after a few minutes of inactivity as well Standby Recording Standby Operation Button gt Status indicator light Camera lens Microphone behind pocket clip Reset button gt USB plug gt Mode Switch gt lt a gt 1 Left Video 2 Center Still Image 3 Right Audio Recording Ball point pen STILL IMAGE CAPTURE 1 Move the Mode Switch to Position 2 in the center use the pen s tip if needed Press the Operation Button briefly to turn the camera on The Status In
6. PLAYBACK The images and videos can be accessed by inserting the USB plug into computer s USB port Open it as you would any other drive or external USB flash memory device Video files are located in the VIDEO folder Still images can be found in the IMAGE folder Audio files are saved in the RECORD folder It is recommended that you save these files to your hard drive before editing or playing back Unwanted files can be removed from the drive through the normal means COMPONENTS POWER ADAPTER QP1341 SOFTWARE 3 REPLACEMENT AND MANUAL INK MINI CD CARTRIDGES VIDEO PLAYBACK Because of the many different video playback programs available and their constantly updating nature we cannot provide a complete list of compatible software Windows Media Player will generally play the video files created by this pen depending on your particular configuration If your default media player does not properly play back the video then you can either download a codec plug in to allow it to work with M JPEG or MJPG video or you can download a standalone player A simple web search will yield useful results At the time of this writing the DivX codec plug in for Windows Media Player has been demonstrated to provide good results For both Mac and PC computers a free video playback option is DivX Plus Player which is available at http www divx com The free KMPlayer software will open and play your videos on a Windows PC
7. dicator light will illuminate amber and blink once to indicate readiness Press once on the Operation Button to take a picture The Standby Recording Status Indicator light will darken Image to indicate that the picture is being recorded When it illuminates again the camera is ready to take another picture To turn off the camera press and hold the Operation Button SEN until the Status Indicator light goes off To conserve energy the camera will automatically turn off after a few minutes of inactivity as well OPERATION CHARGING The pen features a high capacity rechargable lithium polymer battery This form of battery does not have a memory effect meaning that it can be recharged at any time without loss of capacity However it is recommended that you fully charge the battery and then use the camera normally until it is fully discharged before recharging Cycling the battery in this manner for the first five times will ensure maximum battery Capacity and operation time When charging the battery whether using the included charger or plugged into an active USB port the status light will flash amber until the battery is fully charged During the first few uses allow the pen to continue charging for an hour after the light stops flashing When using the charger the green light will illuminate to indicate that it is receiving power When the battery is fully charged the pen s status light will shine
8. electing Start Capture from the Capture menu The basic Windows Media Player will be able to play back the saved avi file to view the video Previously recorded video will be overwritten in this file So it is best to Save As when playing the AVI file back in your media player software
9. le NON METALLIC tool to depress the reset button located below the status light Or in the case of a steady amber light simply allow the battery to drain and then recharge PEN Rotate the metal collar at the tip to extend or retract the writing nib USB DRIVE The pen can be used as a standard USB Flash memory stick for transporting and transferring files INSUFFICIENT MEMORY OR BATTERY When the camera s memory is full or the bat tery has run out of power the Status Indicator light will alternately flash amber and blue for five seconds It will then save the current file and shut down You must remove the files stored on the memory to make space available to record further or recharge the battery as appropriate WARNINGS e Obey applicable laws You are responsible for using this recorder in accordance with all local state and Federal laws Performs best at room temperature This recorder will operate in environments between 32 and 104 F 0 40 C Use or storage in extreme temperatures can reduce the life of this product Avoid excessive moisture Optimal operating environment is 20 80 humidity This camera is not waterproof High humidity or immersion could fog up the lens or cause damage to internal components Avoid strong light Do not aim camera at the sun or aim a strong light source directly into the lens as it could cause damage Avoid contamination Do not use this camera in excessively dusty en
10. vironments or other areas where fine particles could get into the lens or other components SOCS simplicity quality technology User Manual Shadow 1 DISPOSAL If the device no longer functions or can no longer be repaired it must be disposed of according to regulations regarding electronic waste By not disposing of electronic items in household waste you will not only be following the law but contributing to the protection of the environment LEGAL Trademarks All brand names and products are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners Q See is a registered trademark of DPS Inc Disclaimer The information in this document is subject to change without notice The manufacturer makes no representations or warranties either express or implied of any kind with respect to completeness of its contents Manufacture shall not be liable for any damages whatsoever from misuse of this product QSC Q See Tech Support USA FAQ videos guides 24 7 amp live chat M F 9 5pm PST at www qg see com support INTRODUCTION Thank you for your purchase of the Q See Shadow 1 Surveillance Pen This versatile tool is built around an ultra mini camera which combines 1 3 megapixel still photography and high resolution real time video with audio in a compact discrete package Store nearly 4 000 pictures or 2 hours of video on the internal 4GB memory View or save your files on any Windows or
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