Intova Sport HD Installation instructions

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Table of Contents：
Preface………………………………………………………1
Main features ……………………………………………......1
Computer operating system requirements..…………….....1
Prestart Guide…………………………………...........3
Basic installation…………………………………………….3
Video mode……………………………………………….....6
Settings…………………………………………………13
Photo mode...……………………………………………....17
Settings…………………………………………………24
Playback mode..…………………………………………...28
Specifications………………………………………………29
Notes: This manual contains importantsafety and operating information. Pleasereadall
the informationcarefully before youuse the device toavoid accidents and keep it for
future reference.

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Preface：
Thank you for purchasing the Intova Sport HD waterproof action camera! Key features
of the model SP1 include: 1080PFull HD, built in LCD screen, full menu control buttons for
easy operation, a rugged, ergonomic and compact outer casing that is waterproof to 60
meters/200 feet and floats. Sport HD will help youenjoyhighqualityvideo and photos for all
your recreational activities.
Visit www.intova.net to view the wide range of mount options available to help fully
utilize this great camera. Enjoy!!
Mainfeatures：
* Video resolution：1080P （1920×1080 30fps）
720P （1280×720 60fps）
720P （1280×720 30fps）
WVGA1 （848×480 60fps）
WVGA （848×480 30fps）
VGA （640×480 30fps）
*Photo resolution：12M 4000X3000Pixels (byinterpolation)
8M 3200X2400Pixels (by interpolation)
5M 2592X1944Pixels
3M 2048X1536Pixels
* 1.5 inchTFT LCD
* 4xDigital Zoom(Zoom function cannot be used in 1080Pmode.)
* 140° wide angle lens
* Built inrechargeable 1450mAh lithium-ionbattery
*Supports Micro SD card up to32GB(for 1080p video recording, CLASS 6 or10 is
recommended)
Accessories：
User’s manualCD / USBcable / TV out cable /hand strap / lens cap
Computeroperating system requirements：
PCcomputeroperatingsystemrequirementsforplaybackof1080pand720p video:
Windows XP(Service Pack 2orlater)/Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8
1 GB ofsystemRAM minimum
3.2 GHz Pentium 4 processoror faster
Direct X 9.0c or later
Video cardwith 256MB ofRAM minimum
Recommended screenresolution1600x900 (minimum1024x768)

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Macintosh computer operating system requirements for playback of 1080p and 720p
video:
MacOSX (version 10.4.11 or later)
1 GB ofsystemRAM minimum
2.0 GHz Intel Core Duo or faster
Video cardwith 256MB ofRAM minimum
Recommended screenresolution1600x900 (minimum1024x768)
Computer operatingsystemrequirementsforplaybackofVGAvideo.
Windows 2000/XP:
●128 MB RAM, more than 125 MB free disk space .
●Available USB Interface .
●Recommended screen resolution 1024 × 768 pixels or higher .
●16-bit color or higher displayadaptor .
WindowsVista:
●800MHz processor and 512MB ofsystemmemory.
●20GB hard drive with at least 15GB ofavailable space .
●Support for Super VGA graphics.
●Available USB Interface.
Windows 7 :
●1 GHz orfaster32-bit(x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor.
●1GB RAM (32-bit) or 2GBRAM (64-bit).
●16GB available systemRAM(32-bit), 20GB(64-bit) .
●WDDM1.0 or higher version driver’s Direct X9 graphics device .
Macintosh:
●PowerMacintosh G3 500MHz or higher .
●Mac OS X version 10.2.6 or later .
●128 MB or more available system RAM (256 MB recommended), 150 MB free disk
space .
●800 x 600 orhigher-resolution monitor displaying millions of colors .
Handling notice before use：
•Do not attempt to take apart the camera as there are high voltage parts and dangerous
electric shock can occur.
•If the camera is dropped or smashed and internal parts are exposed, do not touch as there is
a danger ofelectric shock.
•Do not leave the camera in direct sunlight or near heat sources as these can damage the
camera.
•Ifcamera becomes hot during use, turn offthe power immediately.
•For storage, remove the memory card and keep camera in a cool, dry place with housing
door slightly open.
• SPI floats. Intova flotation strap (optional accessory) is recommended as extra precaution for
wateruse.

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Product Structure：
Basic：
Open the housing：
Follow the indicated directions in the figure below to open the housing. Sometimes a
vacuumseal mayoccur, use thumb presssystemto open.

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Insertmemorycard：
Follow the indicated direction in the figure below to insert Micro SD memory card.
After the cardis inserted,the icon willbe shown onthe LCD.
* Please turn off thepower when inserting orremoving thememory card.
Notice：
1. Format the memory card before use
2. Ifthe Sport HD does not work with the memory card, please try a new card.
3. The Sport HD can’t record video or take photoswithout a properly inserted memory card.
USB charging and transferring：
Connect your computer to Sport HD with USB cable. After connection, press the
power button, and then use Up/Down buttons to select MDSC/CHARGE/OPEN.
MDSC：Enter to download video or image files.
CHARGE：Charge or recharge the battery power. Full chargingtime is around 6 hours.
OPEN: Recharge the battery powerand operate the camera
TVOUT：
Connect SportHD and TV with the TV cable to display the files on TV.

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Basic operations：
Video Mode- Idle Recording Video Picture Mode
FUNCTIONS:
Video
Photo
Playback
POWER：
ShortPress“POWER”buttonto turnon, and long press “POWER”buttonto turnoff.
MODE SWITCH：
Press the “MODE”button to switch between VIDEO/PHOTO.
VIDEO/CAMERA:
Press “SHUTTER” button to begin video recordingor to snap photo.
Picture inVIDEO:
Press “DOWN” button to take a photowhile invideo recording mode.
PLAYBACK：
Press the“OK”button to enter Playback mode to view video and image files.
DISPLAY：
When in either video or picture mode, press “UP” button to turn off LCD to save the
battery power.
RESET：
If Sport HD shuts down and/or is unresponsive, use a tooth pick or sharp tool to insert
into “RESET” hole to restart the camera

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Video mode：
The default setting of Sport HD is video mode. Press “Shutter”button to begin recording
and press again to stoprecording.
Digital zoom：
Use the “Down”button to zoomin on the scene while selecting targets. The zoomfactor
will be displayed on the LCD, and can be increased to a maximum of4X (NOTE: resolution
drops as image is magnified)
* Zoom function cannot be used in 1080Pmode.
Displayin videomode：
The following icons show the various settings displayed on the LCD inidle Video mode.

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Settings：
In the Video mode, press “MENU Button”, and use the “UP / DOWN”buttons to
select the option ofthe desired adjustment setting.
The following screens show the adjustable settings in the Video mode. They include
QUALITY / RESOLUTION / MOTION DETECTION / VIDEO DURATION/ LOOP
VIDEO / UPSIDE DOWN / MUTE / IMAGE EFFECT / SCENE MODE / FLICKER /
CONTRAST / SHARPNESS / ISO / WHITE BALANCE / EXPOSURE VALUE / AF
MODE.

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1. VIDEO
*QUALITY: This option adjusts the quality of the picture between normal and super fine.
Use the “UP / DOWN”buttons to select “QUALITY”, and press “OK”button to enter into
the setting. There are SUPER FINE/FINE/NORMAL/. After selection, press “OK button” to
confirm, thenpress “MENU”buttontwice to return to mainscreen.
*RESOLUTION: This option adjusts the resolution of the video between 1080P, 720P,
WVGA and VGA. Use the “UP/DOWN” buttons to select “RESOLUTION”, and press
“OK” button to enter into the setting. There are 1080P30 / 720P60 / 720P30 / WVGAP60 /
WVGAP30 / VGA. After selection, press “OK” button to confirm, then press “MENU”
button twice to return to main screen.
*MOTION DETECTION: This option automatically detects motion and begins recording.
Use the “UP / DOWN”buttons to select “MOTION DETECTION”, and press “OK”button
to enter into the setting. Options are OFF and ON. After selection, press “OK” button to
confirm, thenpress “MENU”button twice to return to mainscreen.

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*VIDEODURATION:This option adjusts the duration of each video file recorded. Use the
“UP / DOWN”buttons to select “VIDEO DURATION”, and press “OK”button to enter the
setting. There are ANY DURATION / 3MIN / 5MIN / 10MIN / 15MIN. After selection,
press “OK button” to confirm, thenpress“MENU”buttontwice to returnto mainscreen.
*LOOP VIDEO: This option disables or enables video files to be recorded over when the
SD card memoryis full. Use the “UP /DOWN”buttons toselect“LOOPVIDEO”, and press
“OK”button to enter into the setting. These are ON and OFF. After selection, press “OK
button” to confirm, thenpress“MENU”buttontwice to return to mainscreen.
* UPSIDE DOWN (VideoFlip): In the setting list, use the “UP / DOWN”buttons to select
“upside down”, and press “OK” button to enter into the setting. Choose ON or OFF, and
press “OK” button to confirm the selection, then press “MENU”button twice to return to
mainscreen.

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* MUTE: In the setting list, use the “UP / DOWN” buttons to select “MUTE, and press
“OK button” to enter into the setting. There are YES and NO to turn on / off audio recording.
After selection, press “OK button” to confirm, then press “MENU” button twice to return to
mainscreen.
* IMAGEEFFECT:In the setting list, usethe “UP /DOWN”buttons toselect“EFFECT”,
and press “OK button” to enter into the setting. There are OFF / VIVID / BLACK-WHITE /
NEGATIVE / SEPIA / ART. After selection, press “OK button” to confirm, then press
“MENU”buttontwice to returnto mainscreen.
* SCENE MODE: use the UP / DOWN buttons to select “Scene Mode”, and press “OK”
button to enter into the setting. There are NIGHT SCENE / SPORTS / LANDSCAPE /
SUNSET / SAND, SNOW / SPOTLIGHT / DIVING / AUTO. After selection, press “OK
button” to confirm, then press “MENU” button twice to return to main screen.

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*FLICKER:This option adjusts the video between 60 Hz and 50 Hz. use the “UP / DOWN”
buttons to select “Flicker”, and press “OK”button to enter into the setting. There are
50Hz/60Hz. After selection, press “OK button” to confirm, then press “MENU”button twice
to returnto main screen.
*CONTRAST: This option adjusts the contrast of the video recording. In the setting list,
use the “UP / DOWN” buttons to select “CONTRAST”, and press “OK” button to enter into
the setting. There are STANDARD/ENHANCE/SOFT. After selection, press “OK button”
to confirm, then press “MENU” button twice to return to main screen.
*SHARPNESS: This optionadjusts the sharpness of the video recording. Inthe settinglist,
use the “UP / DOWN” buttons to select “SHARPNESS”, and press “OK” button to enter
into the setting. There are STANDARD/SHARP/SOFT. After selection, press “OK button”
to confirm, then press “MENU” button twice toreturnto main screen.

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*ISO: This optionadjusts the sensitivityofthe sensor. The higherthe value the brighter and
grainier the video. In the setting list, use the “UP / DOWN” buttons to select “ISO”, and
press “OK” button to enter into the setting. There are AUTO/100/200/400/800. After
selection, press “OK button” to confirm, then press “MENU” button twice to return to main
screen.
*WHITE BALANCE: This option adjusts the white balance of the video. Use the “UP /
DOWN”buttons to select “White Balance”, and press “OK”button to enter into the setting.
There are AUTO/SUNNY/CLOUDY/FLUORESCENT/INCANDESCENT/MANUAL.
After selection, press “OK” button to confirm, then press “MENU”button twice to return to
mainscreen.
When selecting MANUAL white balance mode andexiting menu, monitor will show blinking
manual white balance icon. Aim camera at white balance board and press shutter button to set.
To reset manual white balance again, turn camera on and off to get blinking icon.
EXPOSURE VALUE:This option adjusts the brightness and darkness of the video. Inthe
setting list, use the “UP / DOWN” buttons to select “EXPOSURE VALUE”, and press “OK”
button to enter into the setting. The range is -2.0 to 2.0. After selection, press “OK button”
to confirm, then press “MENU” button twice to return to main screen.

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*AFMODE: use the“UP / DOWN”buttons to select “AF MODE”, and press “OK”button
to enter into the setting. There are CENTER/AVERAGE/SPOT. After selection, press “OK
button” to confirm, thenpress“MENU”buttontwice to return to mainscreen.
SETTINGS:
In the Video mode, press “MENU” button, and use the “UP / DOWN”buttons to select the
option of the desiredadjustment setting.
*LCDOFF:This optionadjusts the time it takes for the LCD to automatically turnoff. In
the setting list, use the “UP/DOWN” buttons toselect “LCD OFF”, and press “OK” button
to enter into the setting. There are OFF/30 sec/1 min/3 min. Afterselection, press “OK
button” to confirm, then press “MENU” button twice to return to main screen.

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*TIME SETUP:This option lets you set up the time and date. In the setting list, use the “UP
/ DOWN” buttons toselect“TIME SETUP”, and press “OK” button to enterinto the setting.
Use UP/DOWN buttons to change, and “MENU” button to go to next selection. Press “OK”
to confirm, then press “MENU” button twice to return to main screen.
*AUTOPOWEROFF:This optionadjusts the time it takes for the SP1 toautomatically
turn off. In the setting list, use the “UP /DOWN” buttons toselect“AUTO POWER OFF”,
and press “OK” button to enter into the setting. There are OFF/30 sec/1min/3 min . After
selection, press “OK button” to confirm, then press “MENU” button twice to return to main
screen.
*VOLUME:This optionadjusts the volume ofthe audible notificationbeeps. Inthesetting
list, use the “UP / DOWN” buttons toselect“VOLUME”, and press “OK” button to enter
into the setting. The range is 0 to 13. After selection, press “OK button” to confirm, then
press “MENU” button twice to return to main screen.

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*RESETSYSTEM SETTINGS:This option resetsall options back to default. Inthe
setting list, use the “UP/DOWN” buttons toselect“RESET SYSTEM SETTINGS”, and
press “OK” button to enter into the setting. There are YES and NO . After selection, press
“OK button” to confirm, then press “MENU” button twice to return to main screen.
*FORMAT:This option formats the Micro SD card, therebyerasing alldata. Inthesetting
list, use the “UP / DOWN” buttons toselect“FORMAT”, and press “OK” button to enter
into the setting. There areYES and NO. Afterselection, press “OK button” to confirm,
then press “MENU” button twice to return to mainscreen.
*LANGUAGE: This option lets the user select the menu language. In the setting list, use
the “UP /DOWN” buttons toselect“LANGUAGE”, and press “OK” button to enter into the
setting. There are ENGLISH / CHINESE (Traditional or Simplified) / JAPANESE /
FRENCH / GERMAN / DUTCH / PORTUGUESE / SPANISH / KOREAN / ITALIAN.
After selection, press “OK button” to confirm, then press “MENU” button twice to return to
mainscreen.

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*TV SYSTEM: use the UP / DOWN buttons to select “TV SYSTEM”, and press “OK”
button to enter into the setting. There are NTSC and PAL. After selection, press “OK button”
to confirm, thenpress “MENU”button twice toreturn to main screen.
*STAMP:This option turns onor offthe time stamp while recording the video. Inthe
setting list, use the “UP/DOWN” buttons toselect“STAMP”, and press “OK” button to
enter into the setting. There are DATE/TIME or OFF. After selection, press “OK button”
to confirm, then press “MENU” button twice to return to mainscreen.
*BEEP SOUND: This option enables or disables the audible notification beeps. In the
setting list, use the “UP /DOWN” buttons toselect“BEEP SOUND”, and press “OK” button
to enter into the setting. There are ON or OFF. After selection, press “OK button” to
confirm, then press “MENU” button twice to return to main screen.

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*FIRMWAREVERSION:This option checks thefirmware version of the camera.
Photo mode：
Press the MODE button to enter the Photo mode. Adjust the SP1 to take photos of the
objects (viewed fromthe LCD), press the Shutter button to take photos.
Digital zoom：
Use the “Down” button to zoom in on the scene while selecting subjects. The zoom
factor will be displayed on the LCD, and can be increased to a maximum of 4X (the
resolutiondrops as an image is magnified).
PhotoMode Display：
The following icons show the various icon settings displayed on the LCD in Photo
mode.

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Settings：
In the Photo mode, press the “MENU Button”, and use the UP / DOWN buttons to
select the option ofthe desired adjustment setting.
The following icons represent allof the functionalsettings in the Photo mode. Theyinclude
QUALITY / SIZE / SELFCAPTURE/ CONTINUOUS / TIME LAPSE / UPSIDE DOWN
/ IMAGE EFFECT/ SCENE MODE/ FLICKER / CONTRAST / SHARPNESS / ISO /
WHITE BALANCE / EXPOSUREVALUE /AF MODE.

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*QUALITY: This option adjusts the compression of the JPEG picture. Use the “UP /
DOWN” buttons to select “QUALITY”, and press “OK”button to enter into the setting.
There are SUPER FINE/FINE/NORMAL/. After selection, press “OK button” to confirm,
then press “MENU” button twice to return to main screen.
*SIZE: This option adjusts the resolution of the picture between 3-12 megapixel. Use the
“UP / DOWN”buttons to select “SIZE”, and press “OK button” to enter into the setting.
There are 12MP / 8MP / 5MP / 3MP. After selection, press “OK button” to confirm, then
press MENU button twice to returnto main screen.
*SELFCAPTURE:usethe“UP/DOWN”buttons toselect“SELFCAPTURE”, and press
“OK button” to enter into the setting. There are OFFand ON. After selection, press “OK
button” to confirm, thenpress MENU button twice to returnto main screen.