Lorex ACTIVE LSC004 User manual

VIDEO CAMCORDER
USER’S GUIDE
ENGLISH VERSION 1.0
www.lorextechnology.com
WATERPROOF HIGH DEFINITION
LSC004

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Welcome!
Thank you for purchasing this Lorex Active sports camcorder.
This manual covers the following models:
• LSC004
Contents
Make sure you have the following:
• 1 x Camcorder
• 1 x Lens Cap
• 1 x mini-USB Cable
• 1 x Remote Control with Wrist Band
• 1 x Carrying Bag
• 1 x Wrist Strap
• 1 x Surf Board Mount
• 1 x Head Strap
• 1 x Helmet Mount
WARNING
• Do not point the camera directly at the sun as this may
damage the camera.
• Make sure the side door locks into place to ensure that water
cannot get inside the camera.
• Do not submerge more than 16ft / 5m deep.
• Do not use in temperatures colder than –4°F / –20°C or
warmer than 104°F / 40°C.
• Do not disassemble the camera.
• Do not look at the laser or point it at people’s eyes.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
English
1. Camcorder Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.1 Display Icons Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
2. Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3. Mounting Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.1 Surf Board Mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
3.2 Helmet Mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
3.3 Head Strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
3.4 Chest Strap (Not Included) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
3.5 Bike Mount (Not Included) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
4. Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
5. Playback Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
5.1 Deleting Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
6. Accessing/Saving Pictures and Videos on your
Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
7. Using the Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
7.1 Main Menu Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
7.2 Video System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
7.3 Photo System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
7.4 AAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
7.5 System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
8. Connecting to an HDTV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
9. Technical Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
10. Cleaning, Care, and Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
10.1 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
10.2 Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
10.3 Disposal of the Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
11. Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

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English
1. CAMCORDER OVERVIEW
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1. Picture button: Press to take a picture.
2. Video button: Press to start recording video. Press again to stop
recording video.
3. LCD Display
4. Menu: Press to open the Menu.
5. Left: Press to scroll left or down in menus. Press to zoom out when
digital zoom is enabled (recording resolution must be 720p or lower).
6. Play/Pause: Press to open Playback Mode. Press to pause/play
selected videos in Playback Mode. Press to select menu options or
confirm settings changes.

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Camcorder Overview
7. Right: Press to scroll right or change settings in menus. Press to
zoom in when digital zoom is enabled (recording resolution must be
720p or lower).
8. Power: Press and hold to turn the camcorder on/off.
9. microSD card slot: Insert a microSD card (not included) to enable
recording. The camera can support microSD cards up to a maximum
size of 32GB.
10.mini-USB port: Connect the camcorder to a computer using the
included mini-USB cable to charge the battery or access pictures or
videos.
11.Reset button: Press with a pin or paper clip if the camera encounters
an error to reset the camera.
12.mini-HDMI port: Connect a mini-HDMI toHDMI cable (not included)
to connect the camera to a HDTV.
13.Indicator LED: Glows red when the camera is charging. Glows green
when the camera is finished charging.
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14.Laser pointer: If activated, helps you aim the camcorder when you
start recording.
15.Camera lens
16.Microphone
17.Lens Cover: Point the arrow on the lens cover up to lock it in place
while transporting the camcorder.
Point arrow up

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Camcorder Overview
English
1.1 DISPLAY ICONS OVERVIEW
Shows video resolution setting.
Shows picture resolution setting.
Shows the AE Bias value (Exposure) if it has been changed
from 0.
Shows the video quality setting.
microSD card is inserted.
Night mode is enabled.
Estimated available recording time 
(actual recording time may vary)

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Camcorder Overview
Capture function is enabled.
Self-timer function is enabled.
Shows the white balance settings.
Photometry mode.
Timestamp function is enabled.
Motion Detection function is enabled.
Battery status. 3 bars means the battery is full, 0 bars means
the battery is nearly discharged.

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Getting Started
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2. GETTING STARTED
1. Open the side door.
2. Connect the mini-USB cable to the camera. Connect the other end to
your computer.
mini-USB port
3. Charge the camera for 5 hours to fully charge.
4. Disconnect the USB cable from the camera and insert a microSD card
(not included) into the camera and push it down until it clicks into
place.
microSD card
microSD card slot
NOTE: The camera can support microSD cards up to a maximum size of
32GB. It is recommended to format a microSD card when first using it
with the camcorder. For details, see “Format” on page 23.