Mobius Maxi 4K Camera User manual

User Manual Mobius Maxi 4K Camera Version: V2.0
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Mobius Maxi 4K Camera
Model: MM4K
User Manual

User Manual Mobius Maxi 4K Camera Version: V2.0
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Table of Contents / Index
(3) Specifications
(4) Product Diagram
(4) Preparation
-Charging
-Battery
-Super Capacitor
-Memory Card
-In-Camera Formatting
(6) Operating Instructions
-Power On/Off
-Mode Switching
-Video Recording
-Take a Photo / Photos
-LED Indicators
(7) Type C USB Interface
(7) Connect with Computer
-USB Drive
-USB PC Camera (Webcam)
(7) Connect with Smart Phone
-USB Disk
-USB OTG Camera
(8) TV out
(8) WiFi Connection
(9) DashCam
-Video File Length
-Video Flip
-Auto Record
-Loop Recording
-File Locking - Event
-Capacitor
-Additional Accessories Needed
(10) Camera Setup
(12) Basic Settings
- Sync Date/Time
- Date Style (Date Format)
- Light Freq (Artificial Light Frequency)
- TV Out Mode (Video Out)
- TV Out OSD (On Screen Display) Language
- LDC (Lens Distortion Correction)
- Beep Sound and Beeper Volume
- G Sensor Sense (Gravity Sensor)
- Auto Power Off (Power Off Standby)
- Power On –Auto Record
- Format TF (In Camera Formatting)
- Factory Reset
(14) Video Settings (Video 1 and Video 2)
-Video Size (Video Resolution and Frame Rate)
-Video Media Format (Video File Type)
-Video Rotate (Rotate Image)
-Video Quality
-Video Rec Volume (Audio Recording Volume)
-Video Rec LED (Recording Indicator lights)
-Video AE Mode
-Video EIS (Image Stabilizer)
-Video File Length (Video Clip Length)
-Video Loop Record (Loop Recording)
-Video Time-lapse Interval (Time-lapse Video)
-Video Slow Motion (Slow Motion Video)
-Video FOV (Field of View)
-Video WDR (Wide Dynamic Range)
-Video Auto Low Light
-Video Stamp Mode (Image Time Stamp)
-Motion Detect
-Motion Detect Timeout
-Motion Detect Sensitivity
(17) Photo Settings
-Photo Size (Photo Frame Size, Resolution)
-Photo Rotate
-Photo AE Mode
-Photo Time-lapse Interval (Time-lapse Photos)
-Photo Burst Mode
-Photo Delay Timer (Shutter Delay)
-Photo Long Exposure
-Photo Stamp Mode (Image Time Stamp)
(18) Advanced Image Settings
- Sharpness
- Contrast
- Saturation
- Color Options
- White Balance
- AE Metering
(18) Firmware Updating
(19) Additional Heat Sink
(19) Trouble Shooting (FAQ)

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Specifications
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Model
Mobius Maxi 4K Camera (MM4K)
Angle of View
Lens A: FOV 150° (Diagonal), wide angle, f/2.8
Video Resolution
4K 30fps /2.7K 30fps /2.7K 60fps /1440P 30fps /1440P 60fps /1080 P30fps
/1080P 60fps /1080P 120fps /720P 120fps /720P 240fps
Video File Format
MP4 / MOV
Video Codec
H.264 / AVC
USB Interface
Type C (USB2.0)
TV out (Video)
PAL / NTSC
Memory Card
MicroSD memory card (not included in standard package)
Supports FAT32 and exFAT, working with larger cards, 512GB tested
Note: 4K 30fps, 1080P 120fps and 720P 240fps requires U3 or above
LED Indicator Light
Red, Yellow, Blue, Green (can be turned off when needed)
Buzzer
Supported (beeper can be turned off when needed)
Microphone
Supported (Audio can be muted when needed).
Dimensions
Approx. 72mm x 35mm x 18.5mm (Lens diameter 20.5mm)
Net Weight
Approx. 50 grams only, with battery included.
Power Input
Standard USB DC +5V (Recommended Charger 2A or above)
Internal Battery
Rechargeable LiPo Battery (950mAh)
Working current
Max 412mA@ DC 5V, Max 490mA@DC 4.2V
Fully charged battery can record up to 110 minutes of 4K 30fps videos and
155 minutes of 1080p 60fps videos
Photo Mode
single, burst and time lapse modes; JPEG
Long Exposure Photo
Supported (1s; 2s; 5s; 8s; 30s, 1minute)
Motion Detection
Supported
Loop Recording
Supported
Auto Record
Supported, auto start when connecting to external USB power supply
G-Sensor
Supported; Auto save and lock Event video files; auto flip video.
Advanced IQ Settings
Supported. Can set Exposure, AE metering, Contrast, Sharpness, AWB
Video Image Stabilization
Supported (EIS)

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Product Diagram
Preparation
Before you start
Before using the camera for the first time, ensure the internal battery is fully charged.
Charging
Connecting the camera to a USB port or a USB charging adapter (DC5V) using the provided USB cable.
Green LED will be on when charging, off when the battery is fully charged.
It normally takes about 2 –3 hours to charge the battery while the camera is turned off. (Power off camera)
Only use quality chargers capable of supplying at least 1000mA (1A) and a stable voltage of 5V. Low quality
chargers may not be able to supply enough current and can lead to premature battery failure.
Most USB 5V wall chargers for smart phones should work great.
A new and fully charged battery will record up to 110 minutes of 4K 30fps videos and 155 minutes of 1080p
60fps videos.
Charging and continuous recording
The camera can be used with external USB power to record even longer videos (like as a dashcam). It’s
highly recommended that the chargers or power banks can supply 2A or above and stable 5V.
Note: additional heat sink will be needed to help to release the accumulated heat. (See Additional Heat Sink)
Battery
Camera comes with a Lipo Battery, 950mAh, 3.7V, Rechargeable
It has battery connector, and you can replace a battery when it’s depleting.
Extreme cold temperatures can decrease battery life. To maximize battery life in cold conditions, keep the
camera in a warm place prior to use.
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Super Capacitor
You can choose Mobius Maxi 4K to come with a super capacitor pack instead of a built-in battery.
Unlike batteries, capacitors don’t pose the risk of overheating.
A super capacitor can only provide enough power to properly save a file before shutting off when external power
is disconnected. It cannot supply enough power to record a video clip. A fully charged super capacitor will only last
a few seconds. A super capacitor also charges very quickly.
►Important: NEVER disconnect with USB power when you try to update firmware.
Only consider a capacitor version if:
○You have external power supply (USB 5V) and you need the Maxi 4K to record continuously for many hours.
○The camera will work or be used in extreme temperatures (for example, used as a dash cam in a car sometimes
parked under direct sun light especially in summer).
Memory Card
The camera has no internal memory and requires a memory card (sold separately).
It supports Micro-SD (also known as TF cards), Micro SDHC, Micro SDXC cards.
It supports both FAT32 and exFAT formats. Cards with a capacity of up to 512GB and 1TB have been tested.
It is recommended to use cards with a U3 rating or above for 4K recording.
►Important: If the firmware detects that the card is too slow (class rating too low), camera may take it as an invalid
card, and it won’t start; or it may cause sudden stop of video recording. Please change a new faster card.
Install and remove the memory card:
Formatting
►Important: Make sure to backup all files stored on the card before any card formatting.
You can use standard formatting tools provided by the operating system to format the cards, in FAT32 or exFAT.
For optimal card performance it is recommended to do in-camera formatting.
Another excellent formatting utility is "SD Formatter" which can be downloaded from the site below, this utility has
been specifically designed to format SD cards. https://www.sdcard.org/downloads/formatter/.
In-Camera Formatting
○Use the TXT configuration file to do In-Camera formatting.
○Use mSetup tool or mTool to do In-Camera formatting.
○In-Camera formatting is also available via the TV out OSD menu.
○The Camera contains a built-in formatter which is recommended to be used to format the SD card.
1. Make sure the camera is disconnected and is turned off.
2. Turn on the camera and wait until it is in one of the Standby modes (steady yellow, blue or red LED).
3. ►If the camera was set to auto-record, press the Shutter button (top left) to stop the recording.
4. Press and hold down the Shutter button. DO NOT RELEASE the button.
5. Very quickly press the Mode button 4 times.
6. ►If the LEDs don't start to blink, release the buttons and start over again at 4.
7. The LEDs will blink very quickly while the card is being formatted.
8. Release the Mode and Shutter buttons once the LEDs start to blink.
9. The camera will return to Standby mode when the formatting is finished.
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Please ensure that the memory card is inserted with the correct orientation
as shown on the diagram. Failure to do so may result in damage to the
camera or card. Insert and press the card into this slot until it is fully seated.
To remove the memory card, press it gently. When the card pops out,
carefully pull the card until it is free of camera body.

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Operating Instructions
Power On/Off
►To power on, press and hold the Power button for 1-3 seconds, the LED lights will start flashing, the camera will
beep 3 times, and the yellow LED will turn on. The camera is now on and in standby mode.
►To power off, press and hold the Power button for 1-3 seconds, the LED lights will start flashing, the camera will
beep 5 times, and all the LEDs will turn off. The camera is now off.
►Camera will be automatically powered on when connecting with PC’s USB port or external USB power.
Mode Switching
The camera has 3 working modes: Video 1 (Yellow LED), Video 2 (Blue LED), Photo Mode (Red LED).
When the camera is on and in standby, press the Mode button to switch modes (from Video 1 to Video 2, and to
Photo, and then back to Video 1)
►*If the camera is connected to an external TV monitor using the TV out cable, the camera will enter Playback
mode (Red LED) after pressing the Mode button (top right) when in Photo mode. See TV out Mode and OSD menu.
Start / Stop Video Recording
When the camera is on and in standby mode (Video 1 or Video 2), press the Shutter button to start a video
recording, the camera will beep, and the LED will begin to flash slowly. Press the Shutter button again to stop
recording, the camera will beep twice, and the LED will remain on.
►If the recording LED has been disabled, the yellow or blue LED will slowly blink 3 times and then turn off,
indicating that recording has started. Press the Shutter button to stop and save the file. The LED will turn back on.
Take a Photo / Photos
The red LED indicates that the camera is in Photo mode. Press the Shutter button to take a photo. The LED will
flash and the camera will beep once, while the photo is taken.
The camera can also be set to take Burst Photos or Time-lapse Photos.
LED Indicator Lights
The following LED states are for a camera not connected to the PC.
Steady Yellow - The camera is in Video Mode 1 and is on standby.
Slowly flashing Yellow - The camera is in Video Mode 1 and is recording video. The Video Recording indicator (see
configuration) must be ON for this to work.
Steady Blue - The camera is in Video Mode 2 and is on standby.
Slowly flashing Blue - The camera is in Video Mode 2 and is recording video. The Video Recording indicator (see
configuration) must be ON for this to work.
Steady Red - The camera is in Photo Mode.
Red LED flashes once - The camera has taken a picture.
Steady Green - The battery is charging. It will be off when battery is fully charged.
Rear LED
If the camera is configured to show the Recording Indicator, then the rear red LED will normally blink in sequence
with the main LED while recording or in standby mode.
►The rear LED will blink when WiFi mode is enabled and the camera is waiting for a smart phone to connect. The
top LED will be steady.
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Type C USB Interface
Maxi 4 Camera uses popular Type C USB connector. It supports USB2.0.
The provided USB cable is Type A to Type C. Please connect Type A end with your charger or computer, and Type
C end with the camera. Please use the provided USB cable for charging and USB data transferring.
►Important Note: if your charger or your computer has Type C output only, Type C to Type C cable may not work.
You can use the provided USB adapter (Type C to Type A Female)
Connect with Computer
USB Drive (Removable Disk Mode)
Connect camera with card inserted to USB port of PC using provided USB cable, the camera will turn on and should
be recognized as USB Drive, and the red LED will turn on. The green LED may turn on at the same time indicating
that the battery is charging.
You can access video and photo files on memory card.
Press the Shutter button to enter Webcam mode (blue LED). Press the Shutter button again, to revert back to USB
Drive mode.
►Note: Turn the camera off if you just want to charge the battery.
►Note: Camera may not work with some USB hubs. If connection fails with a USB hub, please connect the camera
directly to the PC.
►Note: You cannot record videos or take photos if the camera is connected to the PC as USB drive.
USB PC Camera (Webcam Mode)
There are two ways in which you can enter webcam mode.
Method 1: Remove the SD card and connect the camera to the PC.
The camera will connect in webcam mode.
Method 2: Connect the camera to the PC until it is in USB Drive (Removable Disk) Mode. See above.
Press the Shutter button. Camera will exit USB Drive (Removable Disk) Mode and enter Webcam Mode.
►Note: Turn the camera off if you just want to charge the battery.
The Win10 system “camera” program is a recommended free and versatile webcam program.
Connect with Smart Phone
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If your smart phone has Type C interface and supports USB OTG, you
can wire them using provided USB cable (to camera) and Type C USB
OTG adapter (to phone).
The camera can work as a USB Disk to your phone, and you can easily
access the files on the memory card.
The camera can even work as a USB camera if you have the correct app.
(Press Shutter button to switch between USB Disk /Camera mode).
Please plug the provided USB adapter into your charger or computer first,
and then connect with the provided USB data/charging cable.
The camera can connect with different computer systems
as a generic USB device. Normally it’s Plug and Play.
Note: if this is the first time you are connecting the camera
to the PC, the operating system may attempt to install the
required drivers automatically. This may take a few minutes.

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TV out (Composite Video Output)
Maxi 4K camera supports TV composite video output.
Please connect the camera to the TV/monitor with CVBS Input using the TV out cable (may be sold separately).
See diagram below.
WiFi Connection
Maxi 4K camera supports WiFi connection with smart phones.
Note: There is no specific WiFi app for this camera. You can use the general iCatch app below to preview videos
and download video / photo files to your phone. No camera settings can be modified using the wifi app.
Please download and install the app iSmart DV2 from Google Play or Apple App Store.
When WiFi connection is established, red rear LED stops blinking and will remain on. Beeping stops.
Open the iSmart DV2 app on your phone. Connect camera. And then you can have live preview of camera.
You can also access memory card of camera to copy files to your phone.
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Turn camera on, enter Video 1 mode, you will have live video preview on the
TV / monitor right away.
You can operate camera as usual, with live preview on TV / Monitor.
Press Mode button, enter Video 2 mode with preview; -> Press Mode button
again, enter Photo mode with preview; -> Press Mode button again, enter TV
out OSD setting screen. You can make the settings. See TV out OSD settings.
-> Press Mode button again, back to Video 1 mode
1. Press Power button to turn camera on The camera will enter standby
mode.
2. Press and hold the Mode button for approx. 3 seconds until you hear 2
beeps, the red rear LED will start flashing continuously, along with a
beeping sound. WiFi is enabled, waiting for connecting.
3. In Settings of your phone -> WLAN -> Select Maxi4K as your Wi-Fi
connection
WiFi SSID: MAXI4K_XXXXXX, the default password: 1234567890
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DashCam
You can charge the battery and record videos at the same time using a standard external USB 5V DC power supply.
You can use Mobius Maxi 4K Camera as a high quality DashCam.
Make sure to use a quality charger capable of supplying at least 2000mA (2A) and a stable voltage of 5V.
Low quality chargers may not be able to supply enough current and can lead to premature battery failure or, in
the worst case, even destroy the camera.
Note: Extremely long recordings will cause the camera to become very hot which may affect the battery life. It will
be recommended to add an extra heat sink to release the heat from camera. Please see Additional Heat Sink.
Also, you may consider an optional Super Capacitor instead of the battery.
It’s recommended to use the following settings when using as a dashcam. Please also see Camera Setup.
-Video File Length
Choose 1 minute, 3 minutes or 5 minutes a video. It will stop / save / start new seamless videos continuously.
-Video Flip / Video Rotate
You may mount the camera upside down. You may set it to On or Auto.
-Auto Record (PowerOnRecordAdapter)
Set it to yes, to automatically start recording when connected with external USB power Adapter.
-Loop Recording
When set to on, the camera will continuously record, overwriting the oldest file when the card is full.
Note: make sure to backup important files.
-File Locking –Event (GSensorSense)
You can also choose to save and lock event video files when the camera’s G-sensor detects an impact. Set G-
Sensor sense to Middle, or Low if you don’t want to lock too many files, or High (files may still be locked on bumpy
roads).
-Capacitor
You may consider a Super Capacitor version.
-Additional Accessories Needed
It is possible that you may need the accessories below (sold separately):
USB Car Charger (5V, at least 2000mA output)
3 Meters Charging cable (Type A to Type C)
Windshield mount (Suction Cup Mount, or Adhesive Mount, many choices)
You may find lots of helpful information regarding using Maxi 4K as a dash cam on Dash Cam Talk forum,
https://dashcamtalk.com/forum/threads/mobius-maxi-4k-action-camera-dashcam.45498/
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Camera Setup (configuration and date/time setting)
There are four methods to sync the camera's date and time, and to set the parameters:
○mSetup: very powerful and convenient GUI tool for Windows, written by Isoprop
○mTool : another GUI for Windows, it’s a simple and small tool, and it’s only for MM4K.
○Text file (SYNC_PARA.CFG.BAK): simple text file editing (works on most operating systems)
○external TV/monitor (OSD): uses camera button presses to select function settings.
1. GUI configuration: mSetup - recommended method for Windows users
On Windows it is recommended to always use the program mSetup.exe to modify the camera's configuration or
format the SD card. mSetup communicates directly with the camera and makes configuring the camera a very
simple task. It has tool tips for each setting as well.
mSetup will also alert and prevent conflicting settings being set.
The camera must be in Webcam mode in order to set the parameters by software. Please see Webcam Mode
You can download mSetup on below site:
http://www.mytempfiles.info/mobius/mSetup.zip
2. GUI configuration: mTool (another Windows tool)
Please download the tool from below link:
www.mobiusactioncam.com/maxi4k
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