Video-Out (composite or TV-out)
The optional Video-Out cable (see above) should always be connected or disconnected
while the camera is in standby or turned off. If the cable is connected or disconnected
during recording then the recording will be stopped and the camera will enter standby. The
camera will never be recognized as a removable drive when the video-out cable is
connected.
► Do not confuse this with webcam mode. The signal is an old, low resolution, composite
(TV) video signal in either PAL or NTSC format.
Before you start
Before using the camera for the first time, ensure that the internal battery is fully charged.
See below under "Charging". A new, fully charged 520mAh battery will last about 80
minutes. A new, fully charged 820mAh battery will last over 2 hours. The 820mAh battery is
slightly larger and heavier than the 520mAh battery. The batteries are interchangeable.
For recording or playback, refer to the picture above and insert a micro SD card upside-
down into the SD Card slot with the gold contacts pointing forward.
The Reset button
The reset button is located on the right side, above the card slot. It can be pressed by
carefully inserting a bent paper clip or similar instrument. The Reset button should only be
pressed in case the camera no longer reacts to button presses. Pressing the Reset button
will force the processor to restart. No parameter settings will be lost and the RTC (Real
Time Clock) will not be interrupted. Do not confuse the reset button with the rear LED.
The Power button
Press the power button to turn the camera on. The blue LED will turn on for about 1 second
before the firmware starts to load. After about 3 seconds the yellow LED will turn on
indicating the camera is ready for use (standby). If Power On Delay is set to ON, press the
power button for about 4 seconds until the yellow LED turns on.
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Power On Delay is useful to prevent the camera from being inadvertently turned on.
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If the camera has been configured with Auto Power On Record set to On, the
camera will automatically begin recording in Mode 1.
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To turn off the camera, first stop any recordings that may be running by pressing the
shutter button and then press the power button for at least half a second (some
firmware versions require you to press the button for 2 seconds). The camera will
turn off.
The Mode button
The Mode button enables the camera to be sequentially switched between 4 different
modes. Each button press advances to the next mode indicated by the LED color.
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Video Mode 1 (yellow LED). The frame rate, resolution, AOV and rotation can
be individually configured.
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Video Mode 2 (blue LED). The frame rate, resolution, AOV and rotation can
be individually configured.
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Photo Mode (red LED) which includes Time-Lapse photos.
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Playback Mode (red LED) is only possible when the special A/V-out cable is
connected.
