ACME CarcamOne User manual

Version: 2.0
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Content of the box
Please make sure that the set is complete before starting
CarCamOne High Defi nition 720p Camera
CarCamOne Cable Suction cup Eyelet string
USB-Cable 10Pin – RCA AV-Cable Manual

Table of contents
Content of the box 2
Preparation 4
Battery charging 4
Exchange the battery 4
Funktional diagramm 5
Compatible memory cards 6
How to insert SD card 6
The panel 6
Start the camera 6
Permanent recording inside a car 7
Splash water protection for usage on motorcycle 7
On-screen icons 8
Mode selection 8
Video recording 9
Photo shooting 9
Using the zoom 9
Playback of video and photos 9
Setup 10
Playback at the computer (MS Windows) 11
Using the camera as a webcam 11
Different type of mount 12
Connecting the optional screen 13
Exchange the lens 13
Tighten / Untighten the head 13
Firmware update 14
Technical data 14
Troubleshooting 15
CarCamOne HD Accessoires 16
Safety advice 18
Service & Support 19

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Preparation
Compensation for recorded content
ACME will not be responsible in any case for any consequential or direct problems that will
lead to a loss of recorded or edited data. Furthermore ACME will not guarantee the content in
case the recording or saving is not working properly. The above limitations are as well valid in
case the unit has been repaired.
Do not remove the micro SD Card while recording or saving. Do not switch off or take out the
battery before the recording has been stopped or as long there is access to the memory,
indicated by a rotating circle.
Protect the unit from extreme temperatures. Stop recording at temperatures less than 0°C and
higher than 60°C. Remove the camera from the windshield/suction cup in case
extreme temperatures might be possible!
It is known that forged accumulators which remarkably look like the original product are
offered for the sale again and again.
Some of these rechargeable batteries are not equipped with a proper protection circuit which would
satisfy the regulations of the prevailing safety regulations. These accumulators can perhaps lead to
fi res or explosions. We assume no liability for accidents, damages or failures which result from the
use of a forged accumulator.
Battery charging
The integrated battery is not fully charged when being purchased.
Please charge the battery before you are going to use the camera the fi rst time!
Connect the camera to your
computer using the included USB cable
to charge. The charging
process is indicated by the LED
and is fi nished after about 2 hours.
Use the original USB-Cable or the
optional available power adaptor
only to charge the camera.
Using the adaptor the camera is charged
within one hour.
Exchange the batteryAkkufach Deckel
Battery lock
Battery cover
Slide the lock to the top position and remove the
cover. The battery is wire connected and can be
removed by careful pulling. Insert the new battery
the same way - take care of the polarization. Only
use original battery to prevent damage of the unit.
(Art-No.: FCHD17).
charging indicator

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Functional diagramm
180° pivot able head
1”/25,4mm display
Zoom
Release/OK button
Control
Menu (M) button
Port-cover
On/Off switch
Power/Charging LED
Eyelet
10-Pin ComPort
Mini USB 2.0
Micro-SD-Card slot
Reset button
Fixing slots
Battery case
180° pivot able head
Lens
The 10-Pin comport has following setup:
- AV-Out
- 5V IN
- Signal IN for external start/stop (CarcamOne / Motion detection)
Due to limitations in the technology of the display production, single or few dark or light dots might
appear. This is not a defect and will not have any impact to the recorded video or photo!

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Compatible memory cards
Only use Micro-SDHC-Cards rank „Class4“ or higher.
The camera can be used with cards up to 32GB.
The recommended cards are „FCO Rapid Rush” cards
at a minimum size of 8GB.
How to insert SD card
Remove the comport cover protecting the sockets
and the card slot.
Slide in the card upside down - printed side to the
bottom - until it clicks in.
To remove press onto the visible edge of the card, so
it will get out by the spring mechanism.
The panel
Zoom in
Zoom out
Up
Start / Stop / OK
Left / 3 seconds for full screen
Right / 3 seconds to fl ip the picture 180°
Menu / 3 seconds for setup
down
The buttons placed at the right side of the camera will guide you through the functions of the
camera - „Left” and „Right” as well as the button „M” do have a double key mapping.
Press those for 3 seconds to get the second command.
Start the camera
Press the button at the left side of the cam
to start the camera. CarCamOne will be
displayed at the beginning.
For usage inside the car you do not need to
press any buttons!
The adaptor in the cigarette socket detects the
turning of the engine and starts the camera
automatically.
On/Off

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Permanent recording inside a car
First clean the window carefully from inside to avoid dirt and crudity on the windshield. Now pull
off the protective fi lm from the suction cup and moisten the slightly rubberized surface. Press
the suction cup on the windshield and pull the lever down. Make sure that there are not too large
temperature differences between the external environment, the internal temperature of the car
and the wheel, since the suction cup cannot be mounted otherwise.
Now insert the micro SD card. Push together the fi xation brackets of the suction cup
and put on the camera following the notches.
Adjust the camera by moving the suction cup arm. Then plug in the car cable.
By starting the engine, the camera launches automatically and the integrated LED fl ashes green.
After stopping the engine, rotating bars appear and the recording will be fi nished.
The CarCamOne records in 15 Minutes blocks. If the remaining memory for the next recording
is not suffi cient, the fi rst recording will be deleted automatically. This causes a minimal gap of 3
seconds between the videos.
Make sure that the camera does not reduce your reactivity in dangerous situations!
Don’t let the device distract you! Don’t use the camera while driving!
The automatic recording starts at a running engine only.
An operation through a power supply or the ignition position is not possible.
If your car has a power saving function (automatic Start- Stop), it is necessary to close the
jumper (bridge) inside the car adaptor.
Twist off the plugs lock nut, remove the metal ring and pull off the sticker. The half casings can
be opened now.
Set the Jumper
To close the jumper, open the adaptor fi rst. On the PCB you will fi nd the
jumper covering one pin only - the default setting to detect the generator.
Remove the Jumper and easily put it on both pins to activate the
start of the camera by „ignition” once served with power.
Splash water protection - motorbike
Protect your camera steadily from rain and splash water with
the available DiveBox
(Art.No: FCHD31).
The box uses the same fi xture as the cam and is made
of high- quality acryl. It´s possible to adjust the cameras
head before inserting. For usage in combination with the
CarcamOne-cable the marked area has to be reamed.
Attention: the box is not fully waterproof then
anymore!

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Usage as a regular camera
Flip 180°
Changing the direction of the head requires to fl ip the
picture by 180°. Press the „right” button for 3 seconds
to adjust the direction according to your requirements.
Can’t be changed once the recording has been started.
Full screen
The camera is not displaying the full frame as
recorded. This setting allows focusing to the center.
To get the full screen press „left” for 3 seconds.
On-screen icons
Battery status [1]
Timestamp [2]
Exposure [3]
Recording [4]
Mode [5]
Remaining capacity as bargraph [6]
[1] At the top on the right, the tripartite battery status is indicated. If this status is marked red,
the internal battery needs to be charged! [2] The box besides it shows the activated timestamp.
[3] Next to the „A” for automatic exposure the chosen preset is displayed here. [4] The red spot
indicates the recording. [5] Leftmost you can check the selected mode. The camera symbol for
photo mode (followed by a „S“ for serial pictures) – the video camera for video mode (followed
by an „E“ for external mode). [6] Below the capacity is indicated in form of a bargraph. Red is
the used memory, green shows the remaining capacity.
Mode selection
The camera starts in external mode that can be used directly for recording.
Use the cross pad’s „up“and „down“buttons to change the mode.
Select the mode with the cross pads up and down, confi rming by
pressing “Start”. For details in the selected mode go further on
pressing the “M“ button.
Mode
External
Video
Photo
Play

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Following menus appear:
Serial pictures in photo mode
Select the running time of the recording. Confi rm selected mode
with „Start”. Leave the submenu by pressing the “M” button.
Time Lapse will record with only one frame per second –
specially used for nature recordings. Recommended is the use of
external energy source. (Power Adaptor Art.-No.: FC3016) – This
mode will come with next update.
Videolength in video mode
Activate the serial photo function in the photo mode – select a
picture every second up to every 60 seconds. Confi rm the
selected interval with the „Start” button or leave the menu
pressing the „M” button.
Video recording
When switching on the camera you can start
recording immediately pressing the „Start”
button. To stop press the button again.
Never remove the SD card or battery when
the cam is recording or still operating -
displayed by a rotating circle!
Photo shooting
Use the cross pad to get to the photo mode. Press the release button once to make a single
shot. To activate the serial photo function, press „M” to select the sequence.
Confi rm you selection by pressing the “Start” button again. With next press of “Start” the cam
starts the serial photo mode, taking photos for instance every 5 seconds.
Using the zoom
You can use the digital zoom while
recording pressing the top buttons of
the panel.
The zoom is displayed in a bar in the
screen.
Playback of video and photos
Move to „Play” mode to view the recorded data. Recommended is to use a TV or the optional 2,5”
Screen. (Art.-No: FCHD02)
Use the cross pad to move through the recorded fi les and start playing by pressing the release
button. Left and right increase or reduce the playback speed.
Playback at the TV
Connect the included RCA-cable to you TV and set it to „AV”
Photo
Single shot
3 Sec
5 Sec
10 Sec
30 Sec
60 Sec
Video
Standard
15 Min
30 Min
45 Min
60 Min
Zoom in
Zoom out
Release
button
„START”

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Setup
Press the „M“-button for 3 seconds to enter the setup.
The setup shows up the installed fi rmware version.
By using the keypanel, you can switch through the menu and choose the modes by pressing the
Record/OK- button.
Please note that some menu items may not appear before a fi rmware-/software update.
Check „SoftwareUpdate (Firmware Update)“.
System Change between FlyCamOne HD or CarCamOne HD surface.
(without effect on the options)
Language Select the language English, German, French or Spanish
Date Set date: YYYY-MM-DD (year-month-day)
Time Set time: HH:MM (hour:minute)
Timestamp Activate the timestamp
Date and Time embedded in the video/ photo
Externer Modus Adjust the preset for video- or photo recordings in the external mode
Video size Select the recording format: HD ready - 1280 x 720p | D1 - 720 x 480p
Zoom Preset of the zoom function in 10 steps at camera launch
FPS Select the frames per second - 30FPS (frames per second) are standard. For timelapse
recordings, for example a sunset, the recording speed can be reduced down to 1 frame
per minute – the video will be played back with 30FPS – that means that 1 hours gets
reduced to 2 seconds – use an external power source for timelapse recordings!
For example: USB- Power adaptor
White balance Select light temperature and environment
ISO Change ISO setting 100,200,400,800
Exposure Brighter Picture to be adjusted here
Effects Choose off, art, sepia, negative, monochrome, vivid
Contrast Select soft, standard or hard contrast
Sharpness Select soft, standard or hard sharpness
Resolution Select high, medium or low resolution
Flip Picture Select 180° fl ip and mirror function here
Auto power off Select the auto off function: 1, 5 or 15 minutes are available
Auto screen off Battery saving to be selected here - By pressing any button, the screen will be re-
activated!
Microphone On/Off
Light frequency For indoor recording select 50Hz or 60Hz
Formatting Formatting the card
Reset Return to default settings
Update Update the Firmware: www.CamOneTec.com