Fire Cam Fire Cam 1080 User manual

Fire Cam 1080
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User Manual

OVERVIEW
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1. LED
2. Power /Shutter
3. Rear Cap
4. Mode Switch
5. USB
6. Micro SD Card Slot
7. Battery
8. Microphone
9. 1080P /720P Mode Switch
INITIAL SET UP
Unscrew the rear audio cap ③. Insert battery into battery slot ⑦.Make sure camera is OFF before adding
or removing the micro SD memory card. Insert the card, label facing down, into rear card slot ⑥until it clicks
to hold it. Plug the USB cable and charger to the camera ⑤. LED ①is green while charging. It will go off
when battery is fully charged. Allow at least 2-3 hours on first charge. Recording time averages around 110
minutes on a fully charged battery.
Micro SD Card Requirements
The camera will only operate a FAT32 formatted micro SD memory card, up to 128GB. A minimum speed of
Class 10 / U1 is required. Upon start up, the camera will automatically convert 64gb and 128gb exFAT cards
to the FAT32 format.
DO NOT store any other data on the micro SD memory card being used in the camera.
Memory cards should be formatted for trouble free performance of the camera on first use and after
transferring video files. All data will be erased when formatting so make sure all important video files are
transferred first.
Fire Cam recommends SD Card Formatter at:
https://www.sdcard.org/downloads/formatter_4/

Rear Cap Options
WATER RESISTANT AUDIO CAP (WITH HOLE) is used for
standard firefighting conditions and enables the camera to be
water resistant but NOT waterproof underwater. The hole allows
audio to enter the unit for recording.
WATERPROOF CAP (WITH NO HOLE / NO AUDIO) is used for
heavy water conditions which can submerge the camera. You will
need to use 2O-rings and add some silicon grease from time to time,
especially before using underwater. Make sure the rear
WATERPROOF CAP (no hole) is firmly closed.
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Take Video with Fire Cam 1080
Make sure the Mode Switch on back of camera is set to the right for Video mode and
the 1080p/720p Mode Switch is selected to the desired resolution. Turn on the Fire
Cam 1080 by pressing the Power/Shutter button once. The BLUE LED will come on
and the RED LED will flash. The camera will vibrate, beep and start recording
automatically.
To STOP recording and save afile, simply press the button once. This will save the
file to the SD card. The BLUE LED will remain on and in stand by mode. In stand by
mode, recording can be started again by pressing the button. During operation,
video files will automatically be saved every 5minutes. You may choose to have
files saved every 5, 10, 15, 20 or 30 minutes in the Setting.txt file.
Turn OFF the Fire Cam 1080 by holding the button down for more than 2seconds.
The RED LED flashes and the unit will beep 6times and turn OFF.
720p resolution records approx.. 480 minutes of video on a 32gb card.
1080p resolution records approx.. 400 minutes of video on a 32gb card.
* If no micro SD card is installed, the LED will flash red and blue.
* If battery is not charged, camera will turn on and shut off immediately.
*Format micro SD memory card if LED remains a solid light after power on.
*NOTE RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES WILL LAST BETWEEN 1-2 YEARS. ALSO
THE BATTERIES WILL NEED TO BE RECHARGED WITHIN 2 WEEKS OF NO USE.

SETTING.TXT FILE
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#system setting
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VERSION = V2019090301 # DO NOT CHANGE
VIDEO_TIME = 2 # (0=5mins, 1=10mins, 2=15mins, 3=20mins, 4=30mins) recording
QUALITY = 0 # (0=fine, 1=good, 2=normal)
LOOP_RECORD = 0 # (0=off, 1=on)
DATE_STAMP = 0 # (0=off, 1=on)
AUDIO_RECORD = 1 # (0=off, 1=on)
AUTO_RECORD = 1 # (0=off, 1=on)
AUTO_POWER_OFF = 1 # (0=Off, 1=3min,2=5min,3=10min)
TIME_SET = N2019.01.01.00:00:00 # (Y=change N=No change
DEFAULT_SETTING = 0 # (0=false, 1=true) when set to 1, the camera will ignore other
settings, set to system default and write the default settings in this file
##########################################################################################
#end
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**When making changes in SETTING.TXT, click ‘File>Save’
and restart camera for settings to take effect.
VIDEO_TIME (Segmentation)
Default = 5min. You may choose 10min/15min/20min 30min
LOOP_RECORD
If turned on, camera will record over oldest video files when sd card is full.
DATE_STAMP
Y = show the date & time stamp on videos and photos
N = do not show the date & time stamp on videos and photos
AUDIO_RECORD
Turning off will eliminate audio from recorded video.
AUTO_RECORD
Turning off will prevent auto recording when camera is powered on.
Recording can be started manually by pressing button again after pwr on.
AUTO_POWER_OFF
Set time for camera to power off automatically after 3min/5min/10min
when in standby mode (not recording). 0 = no auto power off
TIME_SET
YYYY.MM.DD hh:mm:ss
Y=year h=hour
M=month m=minutes
D=day s=second
The "N" must be changed to a "Y" when updating the time/date.
DEFAULT_SETTING
Changing "0" to "1" will restore all settings to factory defaults.

Take Still Pictures
To take still pictures with the Fire Cam 1080, make sure that the Video/Photo switch is set to the
left for Photo mode. Turn on the Fire Cam 1080 by pressing the Power button.
The camera will start taking photos automatically, the red LED will blink. Press the Power/
Shutter button again to stop taking photos and to go back to the standby mode.
In photo mode the Fire Cam 1080 will take photos every 3seconds. It stops automatically if the
battery is empty or if the micro SD card is full. A 32gb card can hold approx.. 10000 photos.
Transfer files on your computer
Unscrew the rear cap, switch to right for video mode, connect with your computer via USB cable
from the USB port, then turn on the camera. The camera will recognize automatically as USB
device. Or you can take out the micro SD card and use your own card reader to connect with
your computer.
The camera must be powered on while connected with computer for
data download. Don’t remove the battery! When you remove the
battery while the video is playing, damage to your video data will
occur!
Do not remove the USB cable under "Mass Storage" status!
Please switch off the camera before removing the USB cable!
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On a MAC
Simply plug the Fire Cam 1080 into your MAC with the included USB cable, turn your the
camera on and the MAC OS will recognize the Fire Cam 1080 as an external hard drive.
IMPORTANT TIP FOR MAC USERS
When deleting files from your Micro SD card, you must empty the trash before removing it or
unplugging the Fire Cam 1080. If you do not emptyyour trash, the photos and video files will
not be erased from your card.
**For smooth playback of your videos recorded by Fire Cam cameras, download
VLC Media Player at:
https://www.videolan.org/vlc/index.html

LED Status
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THE SPECIFICATION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
Optics:
•FISHEYE view @1080p
•Ultra Wide Angle view @720p Mode
•f/1.8, fixed focus glass lens
•optical lens: ∅15mm FISHEYE Lens
•Lens Construction: 5Elements
Video:
•Full HD Resolution Settings: 1080p: 1920x 1080 @30fps
•HD Resolution Settings: 720p: 1280x 720 @60fps
•Video Format: MOV
•Exposure Control: Auto
•White Balance: Auto
Audio:
•Built-in microphone
Photo:
•Resolution: 4032 x3024
•Camera: 12.0 Mega Pixels
•Format: JPEG
•Capture mode: Auto snapshot every 3seconds
Storage:
•Memory: Micro SDHC SD card up to 64GB(Fat32) capacity
(required Class 6or 10)
•Avg. Record Time: 5~10min/GB
Product size: 110 x32 x32 mm
Weight: 110g
Operating System (for USB drive): WIN XP, 7, 8, Vista; Mac OS X10.8.4+
Contact Fire Cam Support at 618-416-8390, M-F Central or
[email protected] for assistance or replacement parts.

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Mounting the Fire Cam BlackJack Holder
With set screws loose, fit the BlackJack mount on the right or left brim of the fire helmet. It
can be installed above the brim or below the brim depending on the view from your camera.
Snug the 2set screws on the brim BEING CAREFUL NOT TO OVER TIGHTEN. Place the
camera inside of the BlackJack mount making sure the button is on the top and camera is
level. Tighten down the set screw to hold the camera BEING CAREFUL NOT TO OVER
TIGHTEN. If the set screw starts to make marks on the camera, this will not damage the
integrity of the unit. Asmall piece of black tape can help limit the marks.
WARRANTY / DISCLAIMER:
Abuse of Camera IS NOT covered under warranty. Fire Cam warrants its products against
defects in material or workmanship for 12 months from date of purchase unless otherwise
specified. The Fire Cam Mini HD and the Fire Cam 1080 Fire Helmet Cameras warranty are
limited to the replacement or repair of the defective item at no charge if we determine the
item to be defective. This warranty shall not apply to any item subject to misuse including
such as failure by buyer to follow instructions, product modification, ordinary wear and tear,
negligent or improper operation. Abuse of camera, cable or accessories IS NOT covered
under the warranty. Fire Cam products are not recommended for concrete training towers
or flashover chambers where it could sustain high temps for long periods of time. Electronic
damage due to over-voltage, incorrect polarity from product power supplies, or incorrect
MAINS voltage is not covered under the warranty. DO NOT USE ANY AFTERMARKET
CHARGERS FOR YOUR CAMERAS. Fire Cam chargers are designed specifically for Fire
Cam’s only. Modification, repair, or attempted repair by anyone other than Fire Cam or
without the written permission of Fire Cam will void this warranty. This warranty covers the
cost of factory repair, labor and parts on eligible equipment which is returned. Equipment,
which is repaired under this warranty will be returned freight prepaid. If it is determined that
the Fire Cam does not need repair, the purchaser shall pay for return shipping charges.
Disclaimer: Fire Cam does not assume any responsibility for any accidents or injuries
incurred to the user of the Fire Cam Fire Helmet Camera.

WARNING!
Firefighting is adangerous activity and should only be performed by atrained professional.
The end user of Fire Cam products assumes all responsibility connected with the use of this
product including but not limited to continuing education, and activity that conforms to local
Standard Operating Procedures. Neither the manufacturer nor any distributor assumes any
liability for injuries sustained while using Fire Cam products. The Fire Cam® Fire Helmet
Cameras™ are manufactured of anodized aluminum, and may retain heat for several
minutes after being exposed to aheated environment such as astructure re or training re
so it needs to be handled with care. The end user is responsible for installation consistent
with the mounting instructions, as well as regular safety inspections of the BlackJack Holder
and Fire Cam Fire Helmet Cameras. For further questions, please go to www.FireCam.com
under the "contact us" page.
Returns:
3REASONS FOR RETURNS:
1. Defective item.
2. Wrong item received.
3. Departmental policy that prevents use of the camera.
*All returns must be authorized. *
To receive authorization for areturn, you must contact customer service at
www.FireCam.com under the Contact Us page to obtain aReturn Authorization number
known as an RA #. Upon approval, an RA form will be emailed which must be completed in
full and returned with item(s). All returns that are not exchanged for another item can be
refunded only within 14 days of the original purchase date and refund is subject to a15%
restocking fee and the item MUST be UNUSED /NOT DAMAGED and in the ORIGINAL box.
If the requested items are not in stock by the time we process your RA, your credit card will
be refunded for the value of the items returned to our warehouse to avoid further delay on
your request. (in which case the 15% restocking fee will be waived).
Once you receive your RA #, you must ship the item(s) back within 7business days to
receive an exchange or the RA #will become null and void. You will be responsible for the
return shipping costs. We do not refund shipping costs on returns and or exchanges.
Pack your item(s) in the original shipping box if possible and insure your package for the full
value of merchandise and return it to us using the delivery service of your choice. We are not
responsible for lost or damaged return packages. We will notify you via e-mail once
your return has been processed.
Depending on where you purchased your Fire Cam®, some cameras may be covered
under the "Fire Cam Damage" warranty throughout the warranty period. If your cameras
components accidentally get damaged in afire, you are covered for one FREE
replacement. This warranty ONLY applies to customers who purchase directly from Fire
Cam unless adistributor of Fire Cam otherwise specifies. Fire Cam products are not
recommended for concrete training towers or flashover chambers where it could sustain
high temps for long periods of time and this warranty will not apply to repeated abuse of the
product. We are the ONLY Fire Helmet Camera™ manufacturer and the ONLY company that
offers this type of warranty. Please go to www.FireCam.com for more information.