Velleman CAMCOLVC23 User manual

CAMCOLVC23
FULL HD ACTION AND SPORTS CAMERA
FULL HD ACTIE- EN SPORTCAMERA
CAMÉRA D'ACTION ET DE SPORT FULL HD
CÁMARA FULL HD DE ACCIÓN Y PARA DEPORTISTAS
FULL HD ACTION- UND SPORTKAMERA
CÂMARA DE AÇÃO EDESPORTO FULL HD
KAMERA AKCJI ORAZKAMERA SPORTOWA FULL HD
USER MANUAL 3
GEBRUIKERSHANDLEIDING 13
MODE D'EMPLOI 23
MANUAL DEL USUARIO 34
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG 44
MANUAL DO UTILIZADOR 55
INSTRUKCJA OBSŁUGI 65

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USER MANUAL
1. Introduction
To all residents of the European Union
Important environmental information about this product
This symbol on the device or the package indicates that
disposal of the device after its lifecycle could harm the
environment. Do not dispose of the unit (or batteries) as
unsorted municipal waste; it should be taken to a
specialized company for recycling. This device should be
returned to your distributor or to a local recycling service. Respect
the local environmental rules.
If in doubt, contact your local waste disposal authorities.
Thank you for choosing Velleman! Please read the manual thoroughly
before bringing this device into service. If the device was damaged in
transit, don't install or use it and contact your dealer.
2. Safety Instructions
WARNING
Do not puncture or throw batteries in fire as they might
explode.
Keep batteries away from children.
This device contains an internal rechargeable battery.
When the device is end-of-life, it m ust be disposed of in
accordance with local regulations.
DO NOT disassemble or open the cover. There are no
user-serviceable parts inside the device.
3. General Guidelines
Refer to the Velleman® Service and Quality Warranty on the last
pages of this manual.
•Keep this device away from dust and extreme temperatures.
•Protect this device from shocks and abuse. Avoid brute force when
operating the device.
•Do not aim the camera at the sun or other extremely bright
objects.
•Do not touch the lens.

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•Familiarise yourself with the functions of the device before actually
using it.
•All modifications of the device are forbidden for safety reasons.
Damage caused by user modifications to the device is not covered
by the warranty.
•Only use the device for its intended purpose. Using the device in
an unauthorised way will void the warranty.
•Damage caused by disregard of certain guidelines in this manual
is not covered by the warranty and the dealer will not accept
responsibility forany ensuing defects orproblems.
•There are no user-
serviceable parts inside the device.Refer to an
authorized dealer for service and/or spare parts.
•Do not use this product to violate privacy laws orperform illegal
activities.
4. Features
•action and sports camera with different mounting brackets and
waterproof case
•the video capture camera records images on a micro SD card (not
included)
•video recording quality: 1080p HD video - 30 fps
•easyand user-friendly setup
•touch colour display
•IR remote control
•2 video recording modes:
ocar mod
e: the recorder will erase the oldest file when the micro
SD-card is full
ovideo function: the recorder will record video until the micro
SD-card is full
5. Overview
Refer to the illustrations on page 2 of this manual.
1
Infrared light
2
Camera lens
3
Charging indicator
4
Display off indicator
5
Display on/off button
6
Display
7
Power button
8
Microphone
9
Shutter button
10
Tripod socket
11
Micro SD slot
12
Reset button

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13
HDMI port
14
USB port
6. Inserting a Memory Card
•Push the Micro SD card into the card slot. The arrow on the cover
indicates how to insert the card.
•To take outthe Micro SD card, gentlypress the end of the
memory card and it will pop up.
Note
For 1080P video capture, it is recommended to use a class 10 SD
card of 8 GB or larger.
7. Charging the Camera
•To charge the camera, connect the USB port of the camera [14] to
a USB port of your computer with the included USB cable.
•The red indicator [3] lights up when the camera is charging and
turns off when fully charged. Charging takes about 2-4 hours.
•The camera functions cannot be used while connected to your
compute r.
•If the camera is turned on while connected to the computer, you
can access the files on the camera's SD card.
•See Safety Instructions above for details about battery disposal.
8. Operation
8.1 Turn the Camera on and off
Turn on the camera
To turn on the camera, press and hold the
power button for 2 seconds.
Turn off the camera
To turn off the camera, short press the
power button .
P o we r sa ve m ode
When the camera remains unused for a
certain time, itenters power save mode.
The indicator on the back [4] lights up.
Turn off the display
You can turn off the display with button
[5].
8.2 Setting the time and date
1. Tap the DATE/TIME icon on the display.

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2. Use the arrows ▲and ▼ to change a setting.
3. Use the arrows ►and ◄ to switch to another item (day,month,
year, minutes, seconds and date format).
4. Tap the SET icon.
8.3 Camera Mode s
The camera has 3 modes, each represented byan icon in the upper
left of the display.
video
photo
car
The camera always starts in video mode when you switch it on. Tap
the mode icon until the mode you want is active.
8.4 Icons and Settings
Using the icons
To use the icons
•Tap a function icon to access the options.
The options appear at the bottom of the display.
•Tap the option you want.
•Tap the function icon again to cancel.
Generic icons
The icons below are available in all modes (video, photo, vehicle).
sets date and time
battery level
playback
zoom in - zoom out
The zoom factor is displayed between both icons.
Icons in photo mode
The specific functions for photo mode are:
Turns face recognition on or off.

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Sets the image resolution.
The number next to the icon shows the
remaining number of images you can ca rd
take in the selected resolution (depending
on the size of the SD card).
[Shooting modes]
The icon shows the shooting mode that is
currently set.
No shooting mode is set.
Self-timer
The picture is taken 10 seconds after you
push the shutter button.
Continuous shooting
Takes 3 pictures with one press on the
shutter button.
Icons in video mode
Sets the video resolution.
The time next to the icon is the remaining time
you can record in the selected resolution
(depending on the size of the SD ca rd ).
Icons in vehicle mode
Allows flipping the camera image. Useful if you
are hanging the camera upside down.
Sets the video resolution.
The time next to the icon is the remaining time
you can record in the selected resolution
(depending on the size of the SD card).
8.5 Recording Video
•When you switch on the camera, it starts in video mode .
When in another mode, tap the mode icon to change the mode.
•Press the shutter button to start recording.
The display shows the recording time.
•Press the shutter button again to stop recording.

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Notes
•If the SD card is full, the camera stops recording.
8.6 Taking a P icture
•Tap the mode icon to set the photo mode .
•Press the shutter button to take a picture.
See section Icons and settings above for details about the options.
8.7 Vehicle Mode
•Tap the mode icon to set the vehicle mode .
•Press the shutter button to start recording.
The display shows the recording time.
•Press the shutter button again to stop recording.
Notes
•In vehicle mode, the camera does notstop recording when the
card is full. It erases the oldest files and continues recording.
•See section Icons and settings above for details about the options.
8.8 Viewing Files
To view a picture or a recording:
•Tap the Playback icon .
•Tap the type of file you want to view .
•Select the file from the list.
•Tap ►or ◄to browse through the files.
The images are shown in the background.
•Tap the Playback icon to exit.
8.9 Deleting Files
To delete a picture or a recording:
•Tap the Playback icon .
•Tap the type of file you want to delete .
•Select the file from the list.
•Tap Delete.
•Tap Yes twice to confirm.

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•Tap the Playback icon to exit.
9. Managing files from your Computer
You can manage files on the SD card by connecting the camera to a
computer. To do so:
1. Switch on the camera.
2. Connect the USB port of the camera [14] to a USB port of your
computer with the included USB cable.
•The camera appears as a removable diskon your computer.
•The camera saves the files in the following folders
oVIDEO: recordings taken in video mode
oCAR: recordings taken in vehicle mode
oJPG: pictures
Note
The camera functions cannotbe used while the camera is connected
to your computer.
When done, safely remove the device from your computer:
Windows®
To safely remove the device:
1. Click the icon Safely Remove Hardware in the notification area
at the right of the taskbar and click the device that you want to
remove.
Windows will display a notification telling you it's safe to remove
the device.
2. Unplug the device from the USB port.
Macintosh®
1. In the Finder, click the Eject icon next to the device.
2. Unplug the device from the USB port.

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10. Remote Control
Make sure the remote control contains a battery.
•Point the remote to the infrared eye on the camera.
•The remote has the following buttons
oP o we r: turns off the camera.
oSnap: takes a picture.
oVideo: records video.
11. Waterproof Housing
The camera comes with a waterproof housing. It is recommended to
test the housing without the camera before use.
•Before sealing the waterproof case, make sure the camera
housing’s rubber seal is clean. A single hair or grain of sand can
cause a leak. You can test the housing by closing the case without
inserting the camera. Submerse the case completely in water for
aboutaminute. Remove the case from the water, dry off its
exterior with a towel, then open the case. If the entire interior is
dry, the case is safe for use under water.
•Re member to put the camera in the desired mode before inserting
the camera in the waterproof case. There is no external button to
change the camera mode.
•Afterevery use in salt water, you will need to rinse the outside of
the housing with non-salt water and dry it. Not doing this can
eventually cause corrosion of the hinge pin and salt build-up in the
seal, which can cause failure.
•To clean the seal, rinse in fresh water and shake dry. Drying the
seal with a cloth may cause the seal to leak. Re-install the seal
into the grooves in the backdoor of the housing.
12. Cleaning and Maintenance
Battery
WARNING
•Do not puncture or throw batteries in fire as they
might explode.
•
Keep batteries away from children.
This device contains an internal, non-removable,
rechargeable battery. When the device is end-of-life, it
must be disposed of in accordance with local regulations.