User manual kitvision.co.uk A c t i o n C a m e r a HD3000 Li-PO Do not dispose of Lithium Polymer batteries with general waste. Please return it to battery recycling collection point 1 JB. 2832 Kitvision 2013. Christchurch, Dorset. BH23 4FL 1
With a wide range of cameras and accessories, Kitvision is here to help you record your memories. We re committed to developing the very latest technologies so you can capture, re-live and share your experiences in the best way possible. By remembering the past and embracing the future, our vision is for every single precious moment to be treasured forever. 2 3
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A c t i o n c A m e r A HD3000 User manual 1 Main features Contents Main features 7 Box contents 7 Functions 8 Using the camera 10 Connecting the camera 13 Mounting the camera 14 Specifications 16 Care and maintenance 17 HD 720p @ 30 FPS 5 Megapixel photo mode 140 wide angle lens Waterproof up to 10 metres Box contents 1. Kitvision Blast Action Camera 2. Camera Holder 3. Universal Mount 4. Grip Mount 5. Rechargable Battery 6. Adhesive Stickers x 2 7. USB cable 8. Hand Safety Strap 9. Waterproof Cap 10. Rubber O-ring x 6 11. Silicon Grease 12. User Manual 1 5 9 2 6 10 3 7 11 4 8 12 6 7
Functions 1. LED 2. Power/Shutter 3. Rear Cap 4. Photo/Video Mode Switch 5. USB Port 6. Micro SD Card Slot 7. Rechargable Battery 8. Microphone 1 2 3 4 8 LED Status Table Green LED Red LED Blue LED Standby on off off Battery charging off off on Taking video on flashing off Taking photo on flashing off Low battery flashing off off No micro SD card asynchronous flashing off Micro SD card full speedy synchronous flashing off Data transfer on flashing off USB 5 6 7 8 9
Using the camera Initial set up 1. Unscrew the rear cap on the back of the camera (function 3). 2. Make sure the camera is OFF before inserting or removing the memory card. 3. Make sure the Micro SD card is formatted with no data on it. 4 GB cards and above should be formatted using the FAT32 file system. IMPORTANT: When formatting the memory card, the Allocation unit size must be set to 32 kilobytes (KB) otherwise the camera may not recognize the Micro SD card. 4. Insert a Micro SD card (up to 32 GB) into the slot. To insert the Micro SD card, slide the Micro SD card into the card slot on the back of the camera with the card label facing down. The Micro SD card will click into place. Charging the battery Unscrew the rear cap on the back of the camera (function 3) and plug the USB charger into the camera. The blue light will be on while charging. The light will turn off when the battery is fully charged. We recommend you charge the battery for at least 10 hours for the first use. You can record up to 125 minutes with one charge. Turning the camera on or off To turn on Press and hold the Power/Shutter (function 2) button for about 4 seconds. A green LED will light up. Once you let go of the button, the LED will flash red twice to indicate it is in standby mode. To turn off Press and hold the Power/Shutter (function 2) button until the LED flashes red. The camera will then turn off. Setting date & time Download the time.txt file from: kitvision.co.uk/product/kvblast3000bk Open the file time.txt and change the date & time as follows: YYYY.MM.DD hh:mm:ss Y = year h = hours M = month m = minutes D = day s = seconds Once edited, copy the file to memory card. Your videos and photo s will then be saved using the time and date you have set. The time will start when the camera is turned on. 10 11
Taking a video To take videos with the camera, make sure that the Video/Photo switch (function 4) is set to the right for video mode then turn on the camera Once the camera is on, press (not hold) the Power/Shutter button (function 2) to start recording. The red LED will blink whilst the video is recording. Press the Power/Shutter button (function 2) again to stop recording Taking still pictures To take still pictures with the camera, make sure that the Video/Photo switch (function 4) is set to the left for photo mode then turn on the camera Press (not hold) the Power/Shutter (function 2) button to start taking photos, the red LED will blink. Press the Power/Shutter button (function 2) again to stop taking photos and to go back to the standby mode. In photo mode the camera will take photos every 3 seconds. It will stop taking pictures automatically if the battery is empty or if the Micro SD card is full Connecting the camera Unscrew the rear cap (function 3) then turn on the camera. Connect the USB cable to the camera (function 5) and a PC or Mac. The camera will be recognised automatically as a USB Device on a PC or an external hard drive on a Mac. Alternatively you can remove the Micro SD card from the camera and use a card reader. Important tip for Mac users When deleting files from a micro SD card, you must empty the trash before removing or unplugging the camera. If you do not empty your trash the photos and videos files will not be completely erased from the micro SD card. Caution The device must be powered on when connecting to a PC or Mac. If you remove the battery whilst playing/transferring files, data corruption will likely occur. 12 13
Mounting the camera Mounting the camera to handlebars Caution: Using Kitvision Blast for watersports Please ensure the O-rings are clean and have some silicon grease on prior to use with watersports Also make sure the waterproof cap is properly sealed + = If these checks are not completed, it is likely that water will get into the camera. Camera Holder Grip Mount Mounting the camera to a non-vented helmet Waterproof Cap Silicon Grease O-ring + + = Note After each use in salt water, you will need to rinse the outside of the product and the seal with clean, salt-free water, and dry. Not doing this can cause corrosion of the product or failure in the seal which in turn could damage the product. Camera Holder Universal Mount Adhesive Stickers 14 15
Specifications Storage chart Sensor Lens Video Photo Audio Storage Connection Power Housing Unit size Weight ¼" HD CMOS sensor 140 wide angle lens f/2.4, fixed focus glass lens 720p: 1280 x 720 pixels, 30 FPS Light sensitivity: 1.4 V/lux-sec (550nm) Format: MJPG codec, AVI Exposure control: Auto White balance: Auto Resolution: 5 megapixel: 2560 x 1920 pixels Format: JPEG Capture mode: Auto snapshot every 3 seconds Built-in microphone Micro SD/micro SD HC with minimum class 6 up to 32 GB (not included) USB 2.0 (for data connection and battery charging) Built-in 850 mah Li-Polymer battery Battery life: Up to 1.5 hrs Waterproof up to a depth of 10 metres (when used with the waterproof cap) 84 x 30 x 30 (mm) 84 g System requirements Operating system Interface Digital photos Care and maintenance Window ME/2000/XP/Vista/7, Mac OS X 10.6 or above USB 2.0 port HD video recording 4 GB 8 GB 16GB 32 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16GB 32 GB 8388 16776 33552 67104 40 mins 80 mins 160 mins 320 mins Wipe the unit with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use any wax, spray polish or abrasive cleaners on them. 16 17
Trademark information Microsoft and Windows are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation iphone, ipad, Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Inc SD, SDHC, micro SD HC logos are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC Other names and products may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners Important Keep the lens clean. Dirt and fingerprints will affect the quality of the picture Screw the rear cap on properly to ensure a waterproof seal. Do not open cap under water Rinse the camera with clean water after use (if dirt/salt water is on it) and keep it dry during storage FCC Statement Caution Statement Modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment. Instruction Statement NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help WARNING: THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY RADIO OR TV INTERFERENCE CAUSED BY UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS TO THE DEVICE. ANY SUCH MODIFICATIONS COULD VOID THE USER S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT. 18 19