CyclopsGear CGX3 User manual

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CYCLOPS GEAR CGX3 ACTION CAMERA
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CGX3
Instruction Manual
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Table of Contents
1. Quick Start Guide 4
2. Introduction 5
3. Precaution 6
4. Camera Special Features 7
5. Camera Interface 8
6. BUTTON Function 9
5.1 Power Button 9
7. Camera Operation 10
6.1 Power ON / OFF 10
6.1.1 Power ON 10
6.1.2 Power OFF 10
6.2 Battery Charging 10
6.3 Video Mode 11
6.3.1 Video Interface 11
6.3.2 Normal Recording 11
6.3.3 Loop Recording 12
6.4 Picture Mode 13
6.4.1 Picture Interface 13
6.4.2 Capture Function 14
6.5 Playback Mode 14
6.6 Menu Setting 15
8. Technical Specifications 19
9. FCC Statement 20
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Table of Figures
Figure 1: Camera Interface 8
Figure 2: Video Interface 11
Figure 3: Picture Mode 13
Figure 4: Playback Mode 14
Figure 5: Menu Setting 15

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List of Tables
Table 1 Handling Precautions 6
Table 2 Special Features 7
Table 3 Power Button 9
Table 4 OK Button 9
Table 5 Menu Settings 17
Table 6 Technical Specifications 20
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1. QUICK START GUIDE
QUICK NOTES ON NEW FEATURES OF THE CGX3:
PLEASE GO TO CYCLOPSGEAR.COM/GET-SUPPORT TO WATCH A FEW QUICK-START VIDEOS TO
GET YOU STARTED.
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FULLY CHARGE THE CGX3 BEFORE USE.
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IT IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED THAT YOU FORMAT YOUR SD CARD BEFORE FIRST USE OF THE
CAMERA.
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TURN ON THE CGX3 WITH A SHORT PRESS OF THE POWER BUTTON, THE CYCLOPS GEAR LOGO
WILL DISPLAY.
WHILE IN STANDBYE MODE, PRESS THE BUTTON TO ENTER INTO THE MODE SELECTION
SCREEN. PRESS THE BUTTON TO DISPLAY CAMERA SETTINGS.
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SWIPE THE SCREEN TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD BETWEEN THE SETTINGS TABS.
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USE THE USB CABLE PROVIDED TO TRANSFER THE VIDEO TO YOUR COMPUTER.
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SEARCH CYCLOPS IN GOOGLE PLAY OR IOS APP STORE TO DOWNLOAD WIFI APP.
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FIND CGX3 IN THE WIFI LIST ON YOUR SMARTPHONE. YOU ARE PROMPTED TO ENTER A
PASSWORD.
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THE WIFI PASSWORD IS recordlife
2. INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the new and exciting world of Cyclops Gear! Thank you for your valued purchase.
With our exciting range of full HD Sports Cameras and Video Recording Eyewear, we strive to enrich your lifestyle
enabling you to capture your most incredible moments and amazing experiences with others. Our esteemed customer base
is diverse. Whether you’re a professional athlete or a parent recording your young ones - we at Cyclops Gear provide easy
to use eyewear and devices to capture your precious moments in different settings. Our primary business objective is to
transform your lifestyle to the next level and ensure you never miss capturing a precious moment again. This is the
Cyclops Gear™ way and this is how we Record Life™.
To ensure your new camera meets your expectations, it is paramount to follow and comply with this instruction manual.
Please store this manual near the camera for easy referencing. This guide provides you with appropriate information
needed to safely operate and maintain the camera.
To improve understanding by all levels of users, we have provided step-by-step instructions where applicable with
important tag mark information about the best ways to operate and maintain the camera.
It is important that you read and understand the Precautions and Safety Tips that are positioned in strategic areas
throughout this Instruction Manual prior to your usage.
For ordering replacement parts, please reach out to our Get Support page at http://www.cyclopsgear.com/get-support. For
additional information, visit http://www.cyclopsgear.com.
3. PRECAUTION
Remember to follow attention and precaution guidelines before you use the camera.
Illegal operation may cause damage to the internal components.

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Handling Precautions and Key Information
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DO NOT drop or hit the camera as it may damage the internal components.
DO NOT alter or dismantle the camera, this may cause damage and void
warranty.
DO NOT touch the lens when recording, this will affect video quality.
USE Class10 and above Micro SD card to ensure maximum reliability in high-
vibration activities.
Note:The camera may get warm, this is normal while operating for a long duration.
Table 1 Handling Precautions
4. CAMERA SPECIAL FEATURES
Special Features
Invert Mode Provides the ability to invert camera view while on-the-fly. You can set
Invert Mode in the menu to ON, the camera will rotate 180 degrees.
WiFi Function Provides the convenience to operate the machine up to 15 meters by using
your mobile phone through WiFi connection.
High Speed
Recording Provides the ability to record with 720P at 120 frames per second (fps).
Water Proof Camera is waterproof up to 10 meters without a case.
Time Lapse
Provides flexibility to capture a single frame in intervals of your choice.
You can effectively use this mode to record events over a long time frame,
such as recording sunrises, sunsets or flowers blooming.
Capture Mode While recording, press the POWER button to take a picture. This option
can conveniently be set to take photos automatically as well.
Capacitive Touch
Screen
Features a 2” Capacitive Touch Screen that makes camera operating
convenient.
Table 2 Special Features
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5. CAMERA INTERFACE
Figure 1: Camera Interface
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6. BUTTON FUNCTION
This section and the tables below describe the button functions in detail.
5.1 Power Button
Power Button
Short Press To turn on the camera
To capture while recording

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To select next option or file while connecting to HDTV
To switch between VIDEO and PICTURE in STANDBY Mode
Long Press To TURN OFF the Camera
Table 3 Power Button
5.2 OK Button
OK Button
Short Press To START / STOP the VIDEO recording in STANDBY mode
To take a picture in PICTURE mode
To START / PAUSE playback in PLAYBACK mode
To START / PAUSE playback while connecting to HDTV
Long Press To Enter/Exit from WiFi in STANDBY mode
To SWITCH from PLAYBACK mode to real time monitor
Table 4 OK Button
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Note:
Touch Screen may be unresponsive when controlling your camera underwater. Set
the Touch Panel Function to Off and use the Power Button to switch between
video and camera mode.
Note:
RESTART the camera if you want to activate the Touch Panel Function.
7. CAMERA OPERATION
6.1 Power ON / OFF
6.1.1 Power ON
To power ON:
1. Short press the POWER BUTTON, Cyclops Gear logo displays.
a. The Blue Working Indicator lights up and subsequently the camera enters STANDBY Mode.
6.1.2 Power OFF
To switch the camera OFF:
1. Long press the POWER BUTTON
a. The Blue Working Indicator turns OFF

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6.2 Battery Charging 
To charge the battery:
1. Connect the camera with power charger through USB cable.
a. The Charging Status Light (red light) remains ON while the battery is charging.
b. The Charging Status Light turns OFF while the battery is fully charged.
Note:
TURN OFF the Camera while charging for faster battery charging.
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6.3 Video Mode
6.3.1 Video Interface
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Figure 2: Video Interface
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6.3.2 Normal Recording
To perform normal recording:
1. Set Loop Recording to Off in the Video Mode Menu.
2. Press OK BUTTON. The camera starts recording until card is full.

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3. Press OK BUTTON again to stop recording.
6.3.3 Loop Recording
To perform loop recording:
1. Press OK BUTTON or touch icon in STANDBY Mode to start recording. The Blue Indicator Light
blinks.
2. When the Video has been recording for the selected time (3 minute/5 minutes/10minutes), camera saves
the footage automatically and begins a new recording.
3. When TF card is full, camera overwrites the first footage by time sequence and continues recording.
4. Press OK BUTTON again or touch icon to stop recording.
6.4 Picture Mode
6.4.1 Picture Interface
Figure 3: Picture Mode
To perform Mode selection:

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1. Press POWER BUTTON in STANDBY mode to enter picture Mode. Alternatively, you can touch icon
to enter the Interface of Mode Selection.
2. Touch  icon to enter Picture Mode.
3. Aim at the object you want to shoot and press OK BUTTON or touch icon. Camera saves pictures
automatically.
Note: Camera default setting is video mode
4. Press OK BUTTON or touch icon under STANDBY mode to start recording. The Blue Indicator Light
flashes.
6.4.2 Capture Function
To capture a Picture:
1. Press POWER BUTTON to take a picture during Video Recording. The picture will be saved
automatically.
6.5 Playback Mode
Figure 4: Playback Mode
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In Playback Mode, double tap anywhere of the screen to enter the interface of Four Icon. In the interface of file preview,
you can slide or swipe to browse files.