Kitvision escape User manual
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their use does not imply that the trademark owner is affiliated with Kit or endorses the products herein.
JB. 5257 / KVESUHD / Made in China. © Kitvision 2016
Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 4FL, UK
User Manual
4K ACTION CAMERA
UHD
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Contents
4Box contents
6Functions
7Instructions for use
15 Changing the camera settings
18 Using Wi-Fi
20 Connecting your camera
22 Waterproof case
23 Mount accessories
28 Specication
30 Care for your Escape UHD Action Camera
31 Troubleshooting
Warning
You are advised to test the waterproof case empty by submerging it in water to ensure that it does
not malfunction.
You must ensure there are no foreign objects around the rubber seal or connecting terminals on the
waterproof case. It is easy for sand or dust to become stuck after opening the case which may result
in the impairment of the waterproof performance.
Be extremely careful since it may result in malfunction. If foreign objects adhere to the inner side of
thesidedoor,wipethemowithadry,lint-freecloth.Ifanyliquidadherestothecameraorinnerside
ofthesidedoor,wipeowithasoftdrycloth.Donotopenorclosethesidedoornearthewater,
when underwater, using wet hands, or when the camera is wet, as this may cause water leakage.
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Box contents
1. Kitvision UHD Action Camera
2. 30 m waterproof case
3. Bicycle mount
4. Mount connector clip
5. Mount connector
6. Curved adhesive mount
7. Flat adhesive mount
8. USB cable
9. Vented helmet mount straps
10.Remote control (battery included)
11. Small travel case
12.Chest mount
Additional accessories:
− Actioncamerato¼"tripod screw adaptor
− Actioncamerato¼"tripod thread adaptor
− 90degreeadaptor
− 2x3Madhesivepads
− Remotecontrolstrap
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Functions
1. Shutter/Ok Button
2. Top Operation Indicator
3. Power/Mode Button
4. Built-in Microphone
5. Micro SD Card slot
6. Micro USB Input
7. L e n s
8. Micro HDMI Output
9. Charging Indicator
10. Built-in LCD
11. Up Button
12. Built-in Speaker
13.Down/Wi-Fi Button
14. Battery Cover
15.Battery Cover Latch
Instructions for use
Turning power on and o
1. Long press the Power/Mode Button (3) to turn on the camera. The Top Operation Indicator (2)
will illuminate red.
2. LongpressthePower/ModeButton(3)toturnpowero.
Charging the battery
The camera has a built-in rechargeable lithium battery. Please fully charge the battery before use.
1. Turnothecamera.
2. Connect the micro USB connector of the USB cable to the camera and the other end to a
PC/mains charger USB port.
3. The Charging Indicator (9) will be solid blue whilst charging.
4. OncefullychargedtheChargingIndicator(9)willturno.
Note: The camera body may be warm after extended use. This is normal.
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Inserting the memory card
The Escape Action Camera doesn’t have any internal memory. To be able to record video or capture
photos using the camera, you must have your micro SD card inserted. We recommend using a
Class 10 TF memory card between a minimum of 16 GB and a maximum of 32 GB.
1. Ensurethecameraisturnedo.
2. Insert your memory card into the Micro SD Card slot (5).
3. ThecamerausestheFAT32leformat.IfthemicroSDcardisincompatible,itwillneedformatting.
4. To format the card correctly, go to the ‘Changing the Camera Settings’ section later in this manual
and follow the ‘General Settings’ instructions.
Video Mode For recording video clips
Photo Mode For taking still photos
Burst Mode Takes a series of 3 / 5 / 10 photos
Timed Photo Mode Takes a photo after a set time period
Video Playback Viewing recorded videos
Photo Viewer Viewing captured photos
Settings Mode For changing camera settings
Changing the mode of the camera
Thecamerahas8dierentmodes:VideoMode,PhotoMode,BurstMode,TimedPhotoMode,
Time Lapse Mode, Video Playback, Photo Viewer and Settings Mode.
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Using video mode
1. Turn on the camera and it will start in Video Mode. If in another mode, press the Power/Mode
Button (3) until you reach Video Mode.
2. Use the Built-in LCD (10) to view your shot, then press the Shutter/Ok Button (1) to start recording.
3. WhenrecordingtheTopOperationIndicator(2)willash,theLCD(10)willshowaredvideoicon
and will display how long it has been recording for.
4. Press the Shutter/Ok Button (1) again to stop recording.
Note: The camera will stop recording and save automatically when the memory capacity is full or
it has run out of battery power.
Recording audio within a video
If using the camera with the waterproof case, audio will be recorded although it will be less audible.
Forbestaudioquality,thecamerawillneedtobeusedwithoutthecase.Whenusingthecamera
without a case, please take extra care and make sure it does not get wet.
Using photo mode
1. Turn on the camera and press the Power/Mode Button (3) once to select Photo Mode.
2. Use the Built-in LCD (10) to view your shot, and then press the Shutter/Ok Button (1)
to take a still image.
3. Aftertheimagehasbeentaken,thecamerawillmakea‘shutter’soundeectandthe
Built-in LCD (10) will blink once.
Using burst mode
1. Turn on the camera and press the Power/Mode Button (3) twice to select Burst Mode.
2. Use the Built-in LCD (10) to view your shot, and then press the Shutter/Ok Button (1) to take three
stillimages.Thecamerawillmakeaseriesof‘shutter’soundeectsdependingonthequantity
ofphotosselected,andtheBuilt-inLCD(10)willturnblackduringthissequence.
Using timed mode
1. Turn on the camera and press the Power/Mode Button (3) three times to select Timer Mode.
2. Use the built-in LCD (10) to view your shot, and then press the Shutter/Ok Button (1) to activate the
timer. The built-in LCD (10) will blink and the countdown will start. At the end of the countdown the
Built-inLCD(10)willashandthecamerawillsounda‘Beep/Shutter’soundeect.
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Using time lapse mode
1. Turn on the camera and press the Power/Mode Button (3) to enter the Settings Mode.
2. Scroll down the Settings menu and select ‘Time Lapse’, and use this option to select the time
period between each photo.
3. Return to the Setting menu and choose ‘Continuous Lapse’ and select ‘ON’.
4. Exit the Settings menu by scrolling up or down until the cross in the top right corner is highlighted
and press the Shutter/Ok Button (1) to exit.
5. Press the Power/Mode Button (3) three times to select Timer Mode.
6. Use the Built-in LCD (10) to view your shot, and then press the Shutter/Ok Button (1) to activate
theTimeLapsephotosequence.AteverysetintervaltheBuilt-inLCD(10)willashandthe
camerawillsounda‘Beep/Shutter’soundeect.
7. The camera will continue to take a photo at every interval until deactivated by pressing the
Shutter/Ok Button (1) again.
Using playback mode
1. Turn on the camera and press the Up Button (11) and choose Video Playback or Photo Viewer.
2. TonavigatethroughyourlesusetheUpButton(11)andDown/Wi-FiButton(13).
Viewing video les
1. OnceavideoleisselectedpresstheShutter/OkButton(1)toplay.
2. WhilstplayingthevideoleyoucanrewindbypressingtheUpButton(11)orfastforwardby
pressing the Down/Wi-Fi Button (13).
3. Whilst playing the video you can pause by pressing the Shutter/Ok Button (1).
4. Press the Power/Mode Button (3) to return to the selection screen.
Removing the battery
1. Lift the Battery Cover (14) by lifting the Battery Cover Latch (15).
2. Pull the battery tab to remove the rechargeable battery.
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Using the remote control
Controlling video mode
1. Make sure the camera is in Video Mode
2. Press the Grey video button to start recording
3. Press the Grey video button to stop recording
Controlling photo modes
1. Make sure the camera is in the desired Photo Mode or press the Red photo button
to change to Photo Mode and take a photo simultaneously
2. PresstheRedphotobuttontotakeaphotoorstartatimer/timelapsesequence
3. PresstheRedphotobuttontostopthephotosequence
To turn o the camera
• Press and hold the Red photo button
Changing the camera settings
General settings
1. To enter the general settings menu, turn on the camera and press the Power/Mode Button (3)
4 times to enter the Settings mode.
2. Use the Up Button (11) and Down/Wi-Fi Button (13) to navigate through the menu.
3. Use the Shutter/Ok Button (1) to enter a heading.
In the general settings menu, you will nd the following options:
Red photo button
Grey video button
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Menu Function
Video Resolution Change the video resolution for the video recording. Select a smaller movie size for
reducedlesizeorahighermoviesizeforbetterquality
[4K (25fps)] / [2.7K (30fps)] / [1080P (60fps)] / [1080P (30fps)]
Looping Video Choose to record video on a 10 minute loop
[O]/[On]
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Time Stamp This function can be used to add a date and time to your videos as you take them
[O]/[Date]/[Date&Time]
Exposure Change the exposure of the Video Mode
[-2.0] / [-1.7] / [-1.3] / [-1] / [-0.7] / [-0.3] / [0] / [+0.3] / [+0.7] / [+1] / [+1.3] / [+1.7] / [+2.0]
Resolution Changethephotoresolutiondependingondesiredquality.
[12MP] / [8MP] / [5MP] / [4MP]
Burst Photo Change the amount of photos taken in Burst Mode. [On, 3 Photo burst]
Time Lapse Choose a timer for Timer Mode or a time interval for Time Lapse mode when
Continuous Mode is activated
[2s] / [3s] / [5s] / [10s] / [20s] / [30s] / [60s]
Continuous Lapse Turn this mode on to enable Time Lapse Mode, change the timing of the intervals by
changingtheTimeLapsemenu[O]/[On]
PowerFrequency ChangetheFrequencyofyourcamera[50Hz]/[60Hz]/[Auto]
Language Change the language of your camera
[English] / [Chinese Traditional] / [Italian] / [Spanish] / [Portuguese] / [German] / [Dutch] /
[French] / [Czech] / [Polish] / [Turkish] / [Russian] / [Japanese] / [Korean]
Date and Time When Date Stamp is activated you should ensure the date and time are correct. Use the
Up and Down buttons to select a value and press the Shutter/Ok Button (1) to proceed
Sound Indicator Changethesoundsettings:
Shutter[On/O],Start-up[On/O],Beep[On/O],Volume[0,1,2,3]
Upside Down Activate 180°rotate; when inverted the camera will automatically rotate the photo or
videorecording[On]/[O]
Screen Saver Activate the screen saver to save power
[O]/[1min]/[3min]/[5min]
Power Saver Change the time in which the camera will enter sleep mode
[O]/[1min]/[3min]/[5min]
Format Select this option to format your storage device, this will erase all content stored on your
microSDcardandcreateaFAT32lingsystem[No]/[Yes]
Reset Reset the settings to the default/factory standard [No] / [Yes]
Version Selectthisoptiontoviewyourmodelnumberandrmwareversion
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Using Wi-Fi
WiththeEscapeUHD’sbuilt-inWi-Fi,youcanuseyoursmartdeviceasacameraremote,viewnder,
anddownloadlestoyourphone.
Downloading the Wi-Fi App
• The Wi-Fi app is available to download for free at the Apple App Store™ and Google Play Store™.
• Androidusers:EntertheGooglePlaystore™,searchfor“EziCam”,downloadandinstall,following
this user manual to connect the Wi-Fi and operate.
• iPhoneusers:EntertheAppleAppstore™,searchfor“EziCam”,downloadandinstall,following
this user manual to connect the Wi-Fi and operate.
Pairing the camera to your device
1. Turn on the camera and press the Down/Wi-Fi Button (13).
2. The Built-in LCD (10) will show the message ‘Waiting for Wi-Fi connection…’.
3. SearchforaWi-Fihotspotonyoursmartphone/tablet,selectthe“ICAM-EscapeUHD”network
andyouwillbepromptedforapassword;enter“1234567890”toproceed.
4. Once connected the camera’s Built-in LCD (10) will enter sleep mode. If a camera button is
pressed whilst the camera is in Wi-Fi mode, the camera will disconnect from your device.
5. Open the ‘Ez iCam’ application, the app home screen will open and ‘iCam-Escape UHD’ will
appear in the device list. Press on the device to enter the camera dashboard. If the camera
doesn’t appear on the list, search for devices by pressing the top right refresh/+ button or make
sure you’re connected to the camera in your device’s Wi-Fi settings.
App instructions
Our apps are constantly being updated to provide you with the best user experience, so our instructions
are online to make sure they’re always up to date.
Please visit www.kitvision.co.uk/apps for app instructions, or follow the in-app tutorials.
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Connecting your camera
Connecting the camera to an HDTV
1. Connect the Micro HDMI end of a micro HDMI to HDMI cable (not included) to the camera’s
Micro HDMI Output (8), and the other end to the HDTV’s HDMI port.
2. Turn on the HDTV and select the appropriate HDMI source.
3. Followtheinstructionsforplayingbackles.
4. Whenviewingisnished,turnothecameraandHDTVbeforeremovingtheHDMIcable.
Note: The screen will mirror the information on the camera screen.
Connecting the camera to a PC
Therearetwowaystodownloadlesfromthecamera’smicroSDtoacomputer:
• By inserting the micro SD into a card reader
• By connecting the camera to a computer using the supplied micro USB cable
Connecting the camera to a PC with the USB cable
1. Connect one end of the supplied USB cable to the camera’s micro USB input (6), and the other
end to the PC’s USB port and turn the camera on.
2. Turn on the camera. A ‘Connecting’ prompt will appear on the built-in LCD (10), and you need to
select ‘MSDC’.
3. Open [My Computer] or [Windows Explorer®] on your PC. ‘Removable Disk’ will be in the drive
list. Double-click the ‘Removable Disk’ icon to view its contents. Files stored on the camera are
located in the folder named ‘PHOTO’ and ‘VIDEO’.
4. Copy,ordelete,thelesthatyouwanttoyourPC.
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Waterproof case
The Escape UHD Action Camera includes a case that is waterproof up to 30 metres. When using the
camera in a wet environment, always use the waterproof case. It is recommended that the case be
used at all times for protection reasons.
Using the waterproof case
1. Open the waterproof case by releasing the clip on the top of the case. To do so, pull the front
of the clip backwards and remove the camera.
2. Insert the camera correctly so that the case closes easily and provides a tight seal.
3. Snap the top clip shut to ensure the case is waterproof.
4. To operate the camera, use the waterproof case’s external spring buttons.
Mount accessories
Inordertousethecameraforvariousoutdooractivities,wehaveprovidedthreedierentmounts.
• Mount(A)isusedtoxthecameratothehandlebarsonabike:
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A
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• Mount Assembly (B) uses an adhesive mount to hold the camera and the provided straps
toxittoaventedhelmet
• AdhesiveMounts(C)areusedtomountthecameratoat/curved,smoothsurfaces
C
B
Fixing the camera to a bike
1. Unscrew both screws (i) and place both halves (ii) of the Bicycle Mount (A) around the desired
position of the pole with the rubber grip in between the pole.
2. Replacethescrews(i)andtightenthemuntilthemountisrmlyinplace.
3. Remove the screw from the top of the Mount (iii) and slot the camera (inside waterproof case)
into position, replace screw and tighten to lock in position.
4. If you wish to use a forward facing bar you may wish to use the 90°adaptor (iv) in between the
camera and the bicycle mount to make the camera forward-facing.
(iv)
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
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Fixing the camera to a vented helmet
1. Fix the camera to the Mount Clip (i).
2. ThreadthesuppliedstrapsthroughtheslotsinaatorcurvedAdhesiveMount(don’tremovethe
adhesivelm)(ii).
3. Attach the camera assembly to the strap mount assembly by sliding it in until it clicks into position.
4. Afterxingthecameratothemountcorrectly,usethestraptoxittothehelmet.Adjustthe
length according to the helmet’s size, and then push the clips down into position to lock the
straps in place.
(ii)
(i) (i)
Fixing the camera to a board/at surface
1. Ensure the surface is clean and dry before applying the adhesive mount.
2. Peeloadhesivepaperandstickthemountinthedesiredposition.
3. Fix the camera to the Mount Clip (i).
4. Attach the camera assembly to the Adhesive Mount (C) by sliding it in until
youhearit“Click”intoposition.
(“Click”)
C
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Specication
Display 2"
Lens 140°ultra wide-angle lens
Language Options [English]/ [Chinese traditional] / [Italian] / [Spanish] / [Portuguese] /
[German] / [Dutch] / [French] / [Czech] / [Polish] / [Turkish] /
[Russian] / [Japanese] / [Korean]
Video Resolution Upscaled 4K @ 25fps / upscaled 2.7k @ 30fps / 1080p @ 60fps /
1080p @ 30fps
Video Format MOV
Photo Resolution Upscaled to [12MP] / [8MP] / [5MP] / [4MP]
Storage Micro SD
(Class 10 TF memory card between 16 GB and 32 GB inclusive)
Photo Modes Single shot / Timed / Burst / Time lapse
Frequency 50 Hz / 60 Hz
Input Ports Micro HDMI, Micro USB
Battery Capacity 1050 mAh
Power Consumption 650 mA @ 3.7 V
Recording Time per Charge up to 90 minutes (based on highest settings)
Waterproof up to 30 m
Dimensions (mm) H59.3 x W44.1 x D24.6
Weight 66 g
Operating temperature –5°C - 70°C
Remote control distance 10 metres
Remote control battery CR2032 button cell, 3V lithium
Remote control frequency 2.4G
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Care for your Escape UHD Action Camera
Please DON’T:
• Get the camera wet, unless sealed in the included waterproof case
• Drop the camera as this will invalidate your warranty
• Open up the camera. There are no user serviceable parts inside
• Expose the camera to extreme temperatures or rapid changes of hot to cold or vice versa
Please DO:
• Clean the camera with a soft dry cloth and no detergents
• Clean the camera case after it has been in water (salt especially) with fresh tap water
• Use a soft dry cloth to wipe the surface then leave in a cool, ventilated place to dry
Troubleshooting
We hope you’ve now got all the information you need to get started, but if you’re having problems
with anything, please feel free to contactusat:support@kitvision.co.uk
or visit www.kitvision.co.uk
Please do not attempt to open this product. There are no user serviceable parts inside, in particular if your product has an embedded,
non-replaceable battery, do not attempt to access or remove the battery as this may cause personal injury and will damage the product.
Making any attempt to open the product or carry out repair voids any and all warranties
We apologise for any inconvenience caused by minor inconsistencies in these instructions, which may occur as a result of product
improvement and development.
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