Kitvision blast User manual

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kitvision.co.uk
JB. 2832 © Kitvision™2013. Christchurch, Dorset. BH23 4FL
User manual
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ACTION CAMERA
HD3000

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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.

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Main features
• 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
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Usermanual
Action cAmer A
HD3000
Contents
Mainfeatures 7
Box contents 7
Functions 8
Usingthecamera 10
Connecting the camera 13
Mountingthecamera 14
Specications 16
Care and maintenance 17

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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
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
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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ashredtwicetoindicateitisin
standby mode.
To turn off
PressandholdthePower/Shutter(function2)buttonuntiltheLEDashesred.Thecamera
will then turn off.
Setting date & time
Downloadthe“time.txt”lefrom:kitvision.co.uk/product/KVBLAST3000BK
Openthele“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le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.
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le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rstuse.Youcanrecordupto125minuteswithonecharge.

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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les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les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les,datacorruptionwilllikelyoccur.
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

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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.
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.
Mounting the camera
Mounting the camera to handlebars
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Mounting the camera to a non-vented helmet
CameraHolder
CameraHolder
Waterproof Cap
GripMount
UniversalMount
SiliconGrease
AdhesiveStickers
O-ring

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System requirements
Storage chart
Care and maintenance
Wipetheunitwithasoft,drycloth.Donotuseanywax,spraypolishorabrasivecleaners
on them.
Operating system WindowME/2000/XP/Vista/7,MacOSX10.6orabove
Interface USB2.0port
Specifications
Sensor ¼"HDCMOSsensor
Lens 140°wideanglelens
f/2.4,xedfocusglasslens
Video
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
Photo
Resolution:5megapixel:2560x1920pixels
Format:JPEG
Capturemode:Autosnapshotevery3seconds
Audio Built-in microphone
Storage MicroSD/microSDHCwithminimumclass6upto32GB(notincluded)
Connection USB2.0(fordataconnectionandbatterycharging)
Power Built-in850mAhLi-Polymerbattery
Batterylife:Upto1.5hrs
Housing Waterproofuptoadepthof10metres
(whenusedwiththewaterproofcap)
Unitsize 84x30x30(mm)
Weight 84 g
Digitalphotos 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

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FCC Statement
Caution Statement
“Modications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.
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ngerprints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