Paralenz Vaquita 2nd Gen User manual

User Manual
Paralenz Vaquita 2nd Gen
www.paralenz.com

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Table of Contents
Meet the Vaquita 2nd Gen 6
Technical Specifications 8
Before your Next Dive 12
Getting Started 14
Camera Features 22
The Paralenz App 41
Download Content 43
TheOceanBase 44
Maintenance 48

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Troubleshooting 49
Warranty 50
Precautions 51
Regulatory Information 53
Warnings 55
FCC Statement 56
IC Statement 57
SAR 58
Designed and Developed in Denmark 59

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Meet the Vaquita 2nd Gen
The Vaquita 2nd Gen underwater camera is an excellent addition to your
dive, no matter what kind of diver you are. Below are the vital parts you
need to know about your Vaquita camera. For other languages, download
this User Manual at support.paralenz.com.
1. Lens
2. Lens Lock Ring
3. Activation Switch
4. Camera Body
5. GPS & WiFi Antenna
6. T-Rails Mount System
7. Selector Ring
8. Display
9. Collar
10. End Cap
You can learn more about the Vaquita 2nd Gen accessories on
our YouTube channel.
Important Information
To get the best experience, always update your camera with the latest
firmware before your dive. To download the latest firmware for the first
time, please visit support.paralenz.com for instructions.
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1. SD Card Slot
2. OLED Display
3. USB-C Port
The OLED Display
The OLED Display screen shows your camera’s status. When the Selector
Ring is turned to a recording function, it will also show you a live view
from the lens. This makes it easy to capture perfectly framed shots.
1. Battery status
2. Auto-DCC on/off
3. Max. diving depth
4. Current Depth
5. Current time
6. Remaining SD-Card storage
space in GB
7. Live View
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Technical Specifications
Lens Angle and Focal Distance
The lens angle of the Vaquita 2nd Gen is 150°. You will receive the best
pictures with a focal distance of minimum 25cm and up.
Image Sensor
The Vaquita 2nd Gen uses a Sony IMX57.
You can easily find your exact ascent and descent location with the
integrated GPS sensor. Make sure you update the GPS before every dive.
When using this function, make sure you are in an open space where no
trees or similar hindering the connection to the GPS satellite.
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The Vaquita 2nd Gen automatically collects important dive data, e.g.,
water temperature, depth, dive tim, etc. Find more information about the
Sensors in “Camera Features”.
Sensors
Auto-DCC
Auto-DCC stands for Automatic Depth-Controlled Color Correction. It is
a digital version of a color filter, usually made from plastic and placed in
front of your camera lens, to remove the green or blue tint in your videos
and photos.
The Auto-DCC is controlled by the pressure sensor. Every second it
adjusts the intensity of the color correction to match your diving depth.
It cannot add colors that are not present, but it can make better use of
the colors there.
The Auto-DCC will give you the best results from 0 to 25 meters. After 25
meters, most of the colors are absorbed by the water. Below 25 meters,
you need a dive light to bring back the colors.
Learn how to turn the Auto DCC on and off in “Camera Features”.
Here you see the different colors of light and the depth at which they get absorbed.
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Photo taken with Auto-DCC off (WB 5000K).
Photo taken with Auto-DCC on.
Why use Auto-DCC?
When using Auto-DCC, instead of a plastic color filter, the footage will
have more vivid and realistic colors and delivers sharper and brighter
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IMPORTANT: Do not use dive lights together with the
Auto-DCC – this will discolor the image.
To toggle between the WB (when diving with artificial light) and the
Auto-DCC (when diving without artificial light), pull the Activation Switch
back three times with the Selector Ring in Power Mode. The display will
show which mode is active. You will also see which mode is active on the
standby screen.
How to activate WB?
White Balance (WB) adjusts the color temperature. Color temperature is
measured in Kelvin (K). It ranges from a warm orange glow (1500K) to the
light on a clear day with a blue sky (10.000K).
What is White Balance?
2700K 3000K 3500K 4100K 5000K 7500K 10000K
IMPORTANT: For the best results, use the WB only when you
dive with artificial light.
How to activate Auto-DCC?
Toggle Auto-DCC on/off by pulling the Activation Switch back three times
while in Power Mode.

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You can find more info about the most common issues in “Maintenance”
and “Troubleshooting”. If you cannot find the answer to your question
there, go to our Support Center.
Lastly, you can also contact our support team at [e-mail]
Check your camera in advance of your next dive!
What should I do if I notice something is not working?
Before your next dive
• Have you updated your camera with the newest firmware and updated
your Paralenz App? Perfect.
• Does your camera turn on and off without problems? Sweet.
• Does the Selector Ring and the Activation Switch move effortlessly?
Great.
• Can you do a short recording and snap a picture without any issues?
Awesome.
• Have you turned on the GPS location? Nice.
• Does your recording look fine without any disturbances in the image
quality? Congrats, your camera is ready!
• Have you registered your dive camera to get the latest product updates
and information? If not, register your product at paralenz.com.

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You must check your camera in advance of your next trip, so
we can make sure to handle the repair and shipment of your
camera in time if needed.
IMPORTANT: Don’t open up your camera and try to fix it
yourself without guidance from our support team. Unguided
maintenance can lead to broken parts, which can further
lead to the camera flooding on your next trip. Unguided
maintenance will result in the loss of your warranty.

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The display will show the Home screen when the camera is ready to use.
Select the Power mode on the Selector Ring and hold the Activation
Switch for 4 sec. The camera will vibrate shortly after, and the Paralenz
logo will appear.
Turn on camera
Hold 4 sec.
Getting started
Here we present some of the things you need to know to get safely
started with your brand new Paralenz camera.
Important Information
To get the best experience, always update your camera with the latest
firmware before your dive. To download the latest firmware for the first
time, please visit support.paralenz.com for instructions.

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The first thing to know about the Vaquita underwater camera is: how to
take off the protective End Cap for charging or handling the SD-card.
As shown above, you need to pull back the “collar” on the End Cap to
get it off. While holding this back, you will be able to pull off the End Cap.
Pull back “collar” and hold
The End Cap
Select mode
Rotate the Selector Ring, so the icon of
your desired mode is facing upwards. You
can choose between the following: Power,
Snap, Video, Custom I, Custom II,
Settings, Dive Logs, and Location. Ensure
that the Selector Ring is placed correctly.
The Selector Ring will snap to each
position, and the camera will vibrate to
confirm.
The same mechanism is used when you put the End Cap back on. Pull the
“collar” back and push the End Cap back on the camera.
Rotate the Selector Ring to the Power mode position and hold the
Activation Switch for 4 seconds to turn off the camera. The display will
then show ‘Goodbye’, and the camera will vibrate. When the display turns
black, the camera has been turned off.
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Twist and pull the End Cap off
SD-Card
It must be a SanDisk card with class A2/U3/V30.
A capacity of 32 GB or more is recommended. A full memory card is as
helpful as no memory card! Make sure to empty the SD-card after each
export.
Insert SD-Card
or
1. Remove the End Cap
2. Insert the SD-Card. Make sure the logo side
points up towards the top of the camera.
Remove SD-Card
Make sure any recording is
stopped when removing
the SD-card.
1. Remove the End Cap.
2. Insert the SD-Card. Make sure the logo side points up towards the top
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The camera has no internal storage space. Make sure
that you inserted an SD-card before your dive.
Battery & charging
Use a USB-C to USB-A charger that can deliver 2.1A for fast charging.
Make sure the battery is charged before you enter the water. Maintain
the camera battery by charging it every second month, if not in use.
Mounting the camera’s accessories
The camera comes with a 180 T-Rail mounting system, to which you can
easily click on all accessories.
1. Place the hooks on the accessory on one of the T-Rails of the camera
so that they are connected.
2. Press the hooks on the other side tight to the camera until they click.
3. Secure the accessory with the Click Mount Strap if applicable. Pull the
Click Mount Strap around the camera and hook it at the end on the Click
Mount itself.
3. Push in the micro SD-Card, then release it, and
the card will automatically pop out.

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Battery
The Paralenz Vaquita comes with an integrated LiPo 2000 mAh battery.
Use the included USB-C cable for charging. Charge the camera through
your computer or use a wall charger – preferably a 2.1 A USB power
adapter.
Charging The Battery
WARNING: Do not use the camera or the battery if it has been
damaged – such as cracked or punctured. Disassembling or punc-
turing the battery can cause an explosion or fire. Do not store the
camera where prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures can
occur because it can cause permanent damage. Do not dry the
camera or battery with an
external heat source such as a microwave oven or hairdryer.
Do not store your battery with metal objects. If the battery termi-
nals come in contact with metal objects, the battery may “short
out” and cause a fire. Do not attempt to remove or change the
battery.
Charging Time
It will take approximitly 3hrs for a full charge when using a 2.1A USB-wall
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The battery time is affected by temperature, battery state, and charge
level. The following time are maximum times in optimal conditions.
Battery Life Time
If you plan to dive in very cold or even icy water, you must turn on
the camera ca. 15 minutes before your dive. A cold battery can
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Make sure always to have the latest firmware installed on the camera.
Update firmware through the Paralenz App or manually download the
latest update from our website.
Software Updates
Manual Software Update
To update the software manually, follow these steps:
1. Download the latest firmware for your camera from www.paralenz.com.
2. Copy the file ending with .plf onto the root of an empty SD-card (not in
a folder).
3. Make sure the battery has at least 50% power left or is connected
to power. This is essential. You risk breaking your camera if this is not
followed.
4. Insert the SD-card into the slot when the camera is on, or turn the
camera on while the SD-card with the firmware is inserted.
Setting GPS
Before every dive, you should enable the GPS function.
To do so, turn the Selector Ring to “Location”. Let the camera connect to
the next satellite and wait until it determines your current GPS location.
The display will show “finding location” while searching for your GPS.
Once your location is defined, you will see the exact coordinates.