Paralenz Vaquita User manual

Vaquita
User Manual

Table Of Contents
The Paralenz Vaquita 4
The Camera 6
Getting Started 8
Photos & Videos 11
Download Content 12
Maintenance 13
Camera Modes 14
Software Updates 26
Battery 27

Troubleshooting 28
Warranty 29
Precautions 30
Regulatory Information 32
FCC Statement 34
IC Statement 36
SAR 37
Support 38

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The Paralenz Vaquita
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1. Selector Ring
2. End Cap
3. Rear Glass
4. Eyelet
5. Quick Connector Ring
6. GPS Sensor
7. Activation Switch
8. Lens Lock Ring
9. Front Glass
10. Camera Body
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The Paralenz Vaquita
11. SD Card
12. OLED Display
13. USB-C Port
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The Camera
Activation Switch
• Click
Pull back the activation switch once and release quickly to ‘click’.
• Hold
Pull back and hold the activation switch for 1 second or more to ‘hold’.
Selector Ring
To switch between modes, rotate the selector ring. The icon aligned with the antenna
will indicate the selected mode. Ensure that the selector ring is placed correctly (the
selector ring will snap to each position).

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The Camera
Power On
Rotate the selector ring to the power mode position and pull back the activation
switch and hold for 4 seconds to turn on the camera.
The camera will vibrate shortly after, and the Paralenz logo will appear. When the
camera is ready to use, the display will show the Home screen.
Power Off
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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Getting Started
Pull Off the End Cap
To access the USB-C port and SD-card, pull off the end cap.
The end cap is using a quick release system. Pull back the lock ring and then pull off
the end cap - a bit of force is needed.
To put the end cap back on, pull back the lock ring on the end cap, and push the
end cap back on.

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Getting Started
Insert Micro SD-Card
Turn off the camera before inserting the micro SD card.
Use only SanDisk class U3 or V30 SD cards.
SD cards compatible with the Paralenz Vaquita
• Extreme
• Extreme PLUS
• Extreme PRO
When using different types of SD cards, the recorded footage might appear black. A
capacity of 32 GB or more is recommended. (Max. 128 GB).
Insert:
1. Pull off the end cap
2. Insert the micro SD card (logo side pointing up towards the top of the camera)
SD-Card

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Remove Micro SD-Card
Make sure any recording is stopped when removing the SD-card.
Remove:
1. Pull off the end cap
2. Push in the micro SD card, then release it and the card will automatically pop
out
3. Press the end cap back on - If the red ring is visible, the end cap is not at-
tached correctly
Charge The Battery
You can use a variety of devices to charge your camera. Use a charger with 2.0 A
output or higher for the minimum charging time. Use the included USB-C cable or
any other compatible USB-C cable.
USB-C Port
Getting Started

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Take Photo
To take pictures, rotate the ring to the snap record mode. To take a picture, pull back
on the activation switch and release quickly. The camera will vibrate to indicate that
the picture was taken. The screen will now show the amount of photos you have
taken.
Record Videos
To record videos, rotate the ring to the video mode. To record a video, pull back on
the activation switch and hold it for 1 second. The camera will now start to record. To
stop the recording, pull back on the activation switch and hold it for 1 second. The
camera will vibrate to indicate that the recording has started or stopped.
Photos & Videos

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The Paralenz App
The free Paralenz App makes downloading, sharing, and viewing your photos and
recordings easy.
Download the app via App Store/Google Play. The app will guide you through the
connection process.
Micro SD-Card
You can transfer your data from your micro SD-card by inserting the card into a card
reader.
Use USB-C Cable
By connecting your camera to a computer via the USB-C cable, you can access your
footage on the camera from the computer.
Download Content
Note that you can also update the camera firmware through the app. The app will
notify you if there is a new firmware update available.

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Always Clean The Camera In Fresh Water After Use
Leaving the Paralenz Vaquita covered in salt water after usage can damage your
product. It is important to wash the Paralenz Vaquita with fresh water after usage to
ensure the functionality of the product.
Cleaning The O-Rings
Check that the O-rings placed inside the end cap have not been stretched and do
not show any visible cuts or tears. To lubricate the O-rings, apply silicone grease and
run the O-rings through your fingers while gently rubbing the grease onto them. Do
not use spray lubricant or petroleum-based grease.
Maintenance
Prevent The Camera From Flooding
The triple O-rings in the end cap keep the camera from flooding. They have been
tested to a max depth of 350 m/1148 ft./36 ATM. To ensure their functionality, prop-
erly maintain the O-rings and don’t open the camera below the water. Remember
to press the end cap on and make sure the red ring, located on the end cap, is not
visible when using the camera underwater.
Cleaning The Lens
To clean the lens, wipe with a soft, lint-free cloth. You can use Eyeglass Cleaning
Fluid – but do not use strong liquids such as petrol or alcohol.

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Snap Record
The snap record mode allows you to take pictures and record short clips.
• Picture
To take a picture, pull back on the activation switch and release
quickly.
• Video
To record a video, pull the activation switch back and hold. The camera
will keep recording for as long as you hold the activation switch.
The snap record screen will show how many pictures you have taken and
how many videos you have recorded.
Camera Modes
Video
The video mode lets you record videos in different resolutions and frame
rates.
To record a video, turn the selector ring to the video mode, pull back on
the activation switch, and hold it for 1 second. The camera will now start to
record. To stop the recording, pull back on the activation switch and hold
it for 1 second. The camera will vibrate to indicate that the recording has
started or stopped.

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Camera Modes
Custom 1 & 2
The vaquita camera has two custom modes. You can assign different
functions to these two modes. You choose which modes to assign in the
camera settings.
The Possible Functions Are:
• Video - different resolution and frame rate from the normal video mode
• Photo log - take pictures in an interval of your choice (1, 2, 5, 10, 60, or
120 sec.)
• Media viewer - view the pictures you have taken on the camera
To Change The Settings
1. Rotate the ring to the settings icon
2. Navigate through the menu to custom mode you want to change
settings for
3. Enter to the desired mode
4. Hold the activation which on ‘enable’ to select this setting
Further adjustments can be set in this settings menu.

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Camera Modes
Settings
The settings mode allows you to choose the settings for the camera and
activate other functions. The settings menus consist of different items:
• Submenus
Hold activation switch to go to the next menu. Submenues are
indicated with a small arrow pointing towards the right ( ).
• Radio Button
Hold to select list of possible settings ( , ).
• Toggle
Hold activation switch to enable or disable a setting ( , ).
• Activate
Hold activation switch to perform an action - e.g. start Wi-Fi or calibrate
depth ( ).
• Back
Hold activation switch to go to the previous menu ( ).
To go to the next menu item, “click” on the activation switch.
Start Wi-Fi
Start Wi-Fi is the first menu item in the camera settings. Hold the activation
switch to activate the Wi-Fi. When the Wi-Fi is activated, you can find the
camera in your Wi-Fi settings on your device. The device will ask for a
password when connecting to the camera’s Wi-Fi.
The camera’s Wi-Fi password is: 1234567890
To access content from the camera, download the Paralenz app and go to
the camera tab to connect to the camera.

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Camera Modes
What Is DCC
DCC (Depth Controlled Color) is a dynamic digital filter that automatically
adjusts the colors of your footage to the depth and the color of the water.
The DCC analyses the current conditions and can take some time to adjust
to the local conditions.
To change the DCC state, go to the DCC menu item. Hold to enable or
disable the DCC setting.
When To Use DCC?
If you’re recording in daylight, and not using external light, you can use
DCC. The DCC will make your footage look more colorful. The DCC will
reintroduce those colors that are absorbed by the water when descending.
DCC will give you the best results from 0 to 25 meters. After 25 meter most
of the colors are absorbed by the water. Below 25 meter you need a dive
light to bring back the colors.
The DCC can also be enabled or disabled in the video mode or power
mode by clicking three times on the activation switch.
DCC

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Camera Modes
This menu allows you to change the settings for the video mode. You can
select at which resolution and frame rate you want to record in.
Available resolutions and frame rates:
• 4K (3840 x 2160) at 30 FPS
• 4K (3840 x 2160) at 60 FPS
• 2.7K (2720 x 1530) at 30 FPS
• 2.7K (2720 x 1530) at 60 FPS
• 1080P (1920 x 1080) at 30 FPS
• 1080P (1920 x 1080) at 60 FPS
• 1080P (1920 x 1080) at 120 FPS
• 1080P (1920 x 1080) at 240 FPS
• 720P (1280 x 720) at 30 FPS
• 720P (1280 x 720) at 60 FPS
• 720P (1280 x 720) at 120 FPS
• 720P (1280 x 720) at 240 FPS
Video Settings

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Custom 1 & 2
There are two custom submenus - one for each of the custom icons on the
ring.
Example:
To change the settings in custom 1 or 2, do the following.
In the submenu, three modes are presented:
• Video
• Photo Log
• Media Viewer
By entering the mode, and enabling it, the mode is assigned to the ring
position.
Camera Modes
Custom Video
The custom video menu works like the normal video settings - see the video
settings section for more information.
Custom Photo Log
The photo log setting, when activated, will take pictures in an interval. The
possible intervals are:
• 1 second
• 2 seconds
• 5 seconds

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Custom Media Viewer
The media viewer allows you to look through the pictures that were taken.
Click on the activation switch to navigate through the pictures. The newest
pictures are shown first. By holding, a menu will appear. This menu allows
you to reverse the direction or go back to the first photo.
Auto Record
The camera can start a video recording at a certain depth when the
auto record is activated. The video mode is the only mode that supports
auto record.
The depths at which the camera can start a recording by itself are:
• 0.5 meter / 2 feet
• 1.5 meters / 5 feet
• 3 meters / 10 feet
• 6 meters / 20 feet
Camera Modes
• 10 seconds
• 60 seconds
• 120 seconds
To start the photo log, go to the custom mode that has the photo log
assigned. Hold the activation switch for 1 second to start the photo log. To
stop the photo log, hold the activation switch for 1 second.