GO4 Vega N1 user guide
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1. we might as well call it the button itis all on its lonesome Targeting Laser Lasers make everything cooler Lens A bit of high quality gloss used to focus stuff Indicator LED The Backside USB Port For charging computers and composite video output 1080p 720p Switch Sets everything Choose between 720p nice and back to the 71 O80p seriously nice factory microSD Card Slot For inserting a microSD card defaults and nothing else P Mini HDMI Port J Pure awesomeness in one output Infrared Sensor for Remote GO4 Vega N1 user guide Getting Started Right So you ve got the SportsCam It s Friday afternoon and you re headed out skating on Saturday morning and you want to get the SportsCam setup and ready to rock and or roll 1 Charge the battery Short version Plug the little end of the USB cable into the SportsCam and the big end into the included power adapter Plug the power adapter into a wall socket Wait two to three hours Bam Check out page 8 for the long version on getting yourself some power 2 Jam a microSD card in it Gently Short version Ensure there s nothing on the microSD card you want to keep as we ll be formatting it in a moment that erases all the data and preps it for recording video The SportsCam shoots high def video so grab yourself a decently big card we reckon that 8GB is a realistic minimum with 16GB or 32GB cards recommended2. On Screen Display LOCK DEL Delete Down Volume N P NTSC PAL select Laser On Off Using the Remote Control during Playback Press MENU to open the on screen menu Press MODE to enter playback mode and to switch from MOVIE to PHOTO playback mode Use the arrow buttons to highlight the item you want to view and press OK to initiate playback Press STOP to end playback 14 GO4 Vega N1 user guide QUALITY PHOTO SIZE WHITE BALANCE AE METER MODE RECORD MODE The best recording quality possible approximately 8Mbps for 720p and 12Mbps for 1080p This does require a lot of storage space A middle ground data rate approximately 6Mbps for 720p and 10Mbps for 1080p The lowest data rate approximately 4Mbps for 720p and 8Mbps for 1080p This will maximize your recording time at the expense of quality The color balance is automatically adjusted by the camera For filming under artificial lights tungsten bulbs and WENDANI equivalent and for light that appears slightly orange approximately 3000 K For shooting in natural daylight on a clear day For white light approximately 5600 K Suited to shooting on an overcast day where the CLOUDY l light appears slightly blue approximately 6500 K For shooting under artificial light from FLUORESCENT fluorescent lights which are typically slightly green approximately 4500 K WATER For filming in water AVERAGE SPOT To get t
3. Inserting a microSD card Hold the SportsCam so that the rear panel is facing you and the power record button is facing up Orient the microSD card so that the text is facing up Gently push the microSD card into the slot Be careful that it goes in correctly if it misses the slot or is inserted at an angle it could become jammed The card will click into place once fully inserted To remove the card simply push itin This will release the locking mechanism and the card will spring out Be careful when removing the microSD card the little spring that pushes it out is quite powerful GO4 Vega N1 user guide You Got the Power Charging the Battery The SportsCam charges via the mini USB socket on the rear panel Insert the mini USB plug on the USB adapter or USB cable in to the USB socket on the rear of the SportsCam Connect one end of the USB adapter or cable to the USB port on the included power adapter Under no circumstances ever connect the SportsCam to any power source supplying anything other than 5V It s safe to connect it to a USB port on a computer see below and the included power adapter Computers don t cut it The current supplied by most computer s USB ports sv 500mA is not sufficient to properly charge the SportsCam The SportsCam s battery is small but powerful and it needs more juice to charge The supplied adapter 5V 1000mA is perfect for the job and you ll get much better results u
4. the audio quality Finally remember that in certain situations you re just not going to be able to get any decent audio for example when the background noise level is simply too high It sucks but sometimes there s nothing that can be done physics is a harsh mistress 18 GO4 Vega N1 user guide Speaking Specifications CMOS 2592x1944 135 degrees 720p 110 degrees 1080p 1200 2048 x 1536 Storage consumption 950 2592 x 1728 based on 2GB 770 2592 x 1944 micro SD 570 3200 x 2400 approx 416 4000 x 3000 Storage 1080 High 15 min Medium 25 min consumption S Low 30 min based on 2GB 720 High 30 min Medium 40 min LAO goto D p Low 60 min Recording format MOV MPEG 4 AVC 1080p 1920x1080 25fps PAL wee 30fps NTSC Video Record Resolution 720p 1280x720 25fps PAL 30fps NTSC Snapshot 2048 x 1536 a 2592 x 1728 Photo Resolution penis 2592 x 1944 Snapshot 8M 3200 x 2400 Snapshot 12M 4000 x 3000 Viewing angle 19 GO4 Vega N1 user guide Digital Zoom None AV AV Composite NTSC PAL via USB to RCA cable output output Tyee mini HDMI OSa ee USB 2 0 for data transfer Charging Included charger 5V 1A or via USB 2 0 Port 2 built in microphones stereo seine Approx 400mMA 3 7V max KELGA OOOMAN Record Time 90 min Laser power 4mW Storage temperature 4 F 140 F 20 C 60 C Operating temperate range 4 F 122 F 20 C 50 C Operating hu
5. Check out page 7 for the long version regarding microSD cards 3 Set up your Camera using the On Screen Menus Short version Connect the SportsCam to a television or monitor using either the mini HDMI output or the COMPOSITE VIDEO output that s the weird USB to RCA cable one end goes into the USB port on the SportsCam and the other to the VIDEO IN ona TV Use the Remote Control to access the menus see The Remote Control on page 1 4 We think the best course of action is to e Choose your recording format PAL or NTSC e Format your microSD card e Setthe Date and Time e Choose your Resolution e Choose your Quality settings GO4 Vega N1 user guide Your microSD Card and You Choosing a microSD card The SportsCam will accept a microSD card up to 32GB in capacity You can store between 7 30 minutes worth of video per gigabyte GB Check out page 17 for more information on recording times versus quality settings We recommend using cards of at least 8GB to ensure that the SportsCam won t run out of storage space whilst you re filming 16GB or 32GB are recommended for recording in 1080p at high quality Of course if you only want to record ten minutes at a time you could get away with a much smaller card But remember when it runs out that ll be all she wrote For reliable performance we strongly suggest that you use a card with a speed rating of Class 4 or higher Look for these symbols 3
6. D card That depends on a few things First how big is your SD card Secondly what are you recording and at what quality The resolution and quality is going to have a huge impact on how much you ll be able to record Seriously check it out Quality amp Resolution Settings Video Low Medium High 4007kbps 6270kbps 8334kbps 720p 30 min per GB 20 min per GB 15 min per GB 8109kbps 10284kbps 12361kbps 1080p 15 min per GB 11 min per GB 7 min per GB Photo Quality Dimensions Size approx 3M 2048 x 1536 1 5MB 600 per GB 4M 2592 x 1728 2 1MB 475 per GB 5M 2592 x 1944 2 6MB 385 per GB 8M 3200 x 2400 3 5MB 285 per GB 12M 4000 x 3000 4 8MB 208 per GB What happens when you lower the Quality Basically the camera tries to use less data to represent the same image This means the compression needs to work harder 720p LOW quality uses only half the data of 720p HIGH quality and it looks about half as sharp However you ll be able to store twice as much to your microSD card It becomes more noticeable when you pause the video Even at low quality during real time playback the video still looks reasonable and better than say most videos on YouTube or similar online video services 17 GO4 Vega N1 user guide Shooting Your Troubles Q It won t turn on A Tryturning it on and off again Has the camera been left on recording for a while for a while Is the SportsCam charged lf not check out You
7. Got the Power Charging the Battery on page 9 Also don t try to charge from a computer s USB socket because it probably won t Q can t play back footage on my computer A Try using a different program such as VLC Media Player a favorite around the Swann office It s available free from www videolan org vic and works with a huge range of operating systems You may need to drag and drop the file onto the VLC or appropriate program window if the default file association isn t right Q The audio sounds muffled A Are you using the waterproof cap Unfortunately sound doesn t travel so well through solid plastic That s the downside about making it waterproof it s pretty sound proof too You can use this to your advantage in many high wind situations anything 65mph 100km h or faster it can actually make the audio quality better If you re not using the SportsCam in or around water try using the non waterproof cap the one with the little holes Sound travels better through holes or so we ve heard Q The audio sounds distorted weird too loud A This can often happen if you attach the SportsCam to a vehicle skateboard bicycle or anything else which vibrates when in use Try it with and without the water proof cap unless you need it to be waterproof Try using a diffeerent mounting option Try attaching the camera to your clothing using the hook amp loop patches cloth usually muffles vibrations and might improve
8. and hold for a quarter of a second and then release The targeting laser will come on for a few seconds and then automatically switch off While the camera is recording press and hold the button for about three seconds The camera will beep twice and the green LED will light up fora moment When the SportsCam is turned OFF insert the cable associated with your desired outcome USB cable for a computer USB to RCA cable for Composite Video or the HDMI cable for HDMI Connect the other end of the cable to the desired device computer monitor or TV as applicable Press and hold the button for three seconds to turn the camera on The SportsCam will automatically boot into the appropriate mode for the cable connected GO4 Vega N1 user guide Resolution Choosing It The SportsCam can record at two different resolutions 720p 1280 x720 and 1080p 1920 x 1080 To select your resolution use the switch on the rear panel of the camera m 1280 720 1080 720p 1080p c 1920 Why would you want to record at a lower resolution Believe it or not there are actually a few really good reasons to record at 720p Here are a couple presented in reverse order of pretentiousness It s very very slightly more retro and ergo cooler Hipsters only Not everyone can playback 1080p many TWs even some marked HD can t playback 1080p most systems that can will claim Full HD or 1080p somewhere on the unit
9. at Removable Disk CIM 100MEDIA MOVI001 101MEDIA MOVI002 102MEDIA MOVIO003 etc more files MISC usually empty 12 GO4 Vega N1 user guide HDMIAndComposite V ideoPlayback You ll need A HD TV or high resolution monitor with HDMI IN and a mini HDMI to HDMI cable Remove the rear cap from the SportsCam Connect an HDMI cable to the mini HDMI output on the rear panel of the SportsCam Connect the other end of the mini HDMI cable to an HDMI input on your television monitor Set your television monitor to the appropriate channel Turn the SportsCam on press and hold the button for about three seconds Playback via Composite Video Out Remove the rear cap from the SportsCam Connect the included USB to RCA cable to the mini USB port on the rear panel of the SportsCam Connect the Video Out plug the yellow one to a Video Input on your television monitor or recording device as applicable It will most likely also be yellow If you want to hear the action connect the left and red right plugs to your Audio Inputs If your device is MONO connect the left one only Set your television monitor to the appropriate channel Turn the Sports Cam press and hold the button for about three seconds To GO4 Vega N1 user guide The Remote Control Up Volume Power Off Record Menu Snapshot Mode Left Rewinc Right ae Fast Forward OSD STOP
10. cele NI Waterproof Bullet Full AD Sports Camera Important Legal Mumbo Jumbo FCC Verification NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 Of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help IMPORTANT NOTE Prohibition against eavesdropping Except for the operations of law enforcement officers conducted under lawful authority no person shall use either directly or indirectly a device operated pursuant to the provisions of this Part for the purpose of overhearing or recording the private conversations of others unless such use is authorized by all of the parties engaging in the conversation WARNING Modifications not approved by
11. he right exposure CENTER PAL Recording at 25 fps 50fps NIKO Recording at 30 fps 60fps 15 GO4 Vega N1 user guide age ORTE When it is active there will be c on the screen It will File every 5 minutes DEFAULT System will save file only when stop recording SPLIT MODE SETTING 2MIN System will save files every 2 minutes 41D 30 STANDARD l ROTATION INVERTED If you choose INVERTED the video will turn up down TIME AND SETTIME AND You will enter an menu to set it DATE DATE DATE TIME Date amp Time will show in the video DATE Date will show in the video TIME STAMP TIME Time will show in the video OFF No stamp will show in the video OFF The camera will not turn off automatically POWER OFF The device will be powered OFF in set time if there is no 1 2 3 5MIN operation ON OFF You can switch ON OFF the LED light which normally blinks during recording If ON when you connect this device to car power via a car adaptor it will power on the device and start recording CAR MODE ON OFF After you turn off your engine the device will power off in 30 seconds LANGUAGE English Pycckn DEFAULT SETTING Choose Yes to restore the factory settings To format the card Caution all data on the card will be FORMAT erased FIRMWARE CHECKING To check the firmware version 16 GO4 Vega N1 user guide Showing your Qualit How much can I store on a microS
12. is a noticable drop in quality Also due to the analog nature of the technology there s the chance of some noise or distortion However it s a great way to quickly review footage when you don t have your full HD hundred and fifty inch plasma panel handy Container MOV Compression MPEG 4 AVC Advanced Video Codec Bitrat e 4000kbps 720p low t0 12000kbps 1080p high Audio Bitrate 128kbps Audio Channels 2 stereo Sample Rate 48KHz 11 GO4 Vega N1 user guide PlaybackonaC omputer You can transfer data from the microSD card onto a computer for the highest quality playback possible There are two options for downloading data to a computer USB Cable Turn the SportsCam off Connect the SportsCam to your computer using the USB cable Press and hold the button for three seconds TheSportsCam will start up in USB storage mode The microSD card s contents will be detected by the computer and will be accessible in the same way as a USB flash drive Remember the SportsCam will not charge while connected to a computer it needs more juice Removing the microSD card Remove the rear cap of the SportsCam then Push the microSD card in to remove it Be careful the spring that pushes it out is pretty powerful Use a USB card reader connected to your computer to access the files on the card You may need an SD to microSD card converter if your card reader doesn t support the microSD format Folder Form
13. midity 4 Due to product improvements specifications are subject to change without notice GO4 Vega N1 user guide GO4 Vega N1 Sports Camera Quick Installation Partl GetStarted p Before you get started you need to put this small adaptor onto the camera If you use the helmet mount skip this step Check point 4 below Partil DifferentA pplications 1 For bike After you finish this you can put this construction on to your bike There is one rubber insert If your bike bar is a little small you can use that Also you can rotate and lock that position 21 GO4 Vega N1 user guide 2 For Surf board After you finish this you can stick it to your surf board or any surface And you can tilt or rotate the camera After you got the right position use the screw to lock that position 3 Mountinacar Mount it on your car window You can rotate it If you need auto recording function you need another USB charging cable Of course you need to take off the cap for charging 4 Helmet mount Put the camera inside this mount and stick it to your helmet Here you go Tips if you need to record the sound and not use underwater you can change the wind cap which has holes in it 22 GO4 Vega N1 user guide
14. or the packaging most likely both If your TV supports 1080i but not 1080p again this will be written on it somewhere then playback of 720p may actually have a slightly higher vertical resolution 720 lines versus 540 when d isplaying rapid motion 720p is often less prone to artefacting when recording rapid motion than 1080p 720p uses less space than 1080p SO if you re trying to get the most possible out of your memory card then it s a good option 1080p requires approximately 8000 13000kbps whereas 720p uses 4000 8000kbps it varies by your Quality setting You ll get about 40 minutes of 1080p to the same space as hour of 720p 10 GO4 Vega N1 user guide Seeinghowc oolyouare Playback There are two ways to playback videos from the SportsCam depending on your needs and access to equipment The options are Playback via a Computer Provided your computer meets the minimum specs to playback the SportsCam s videos most modern computers will Playback via the mini HDMI Port The mini HDMI port on the camera is great connecting to a high definition television or monitor with HDMI inputs Playback via the Composite Video Out The included USB to RCA cable can be used to connect the SportsCam to an old school television with RCA inputs These are often labeled as Video In Composite In AV or similar The composite video out puts out a standard definition signal 480 lines for NTSC 576 lines for PAL so there
15. sing that Charging Status Indicator LEDs While the SportsCam is charging the red LED on the rear panel Will Light up It will go out when the SportsCam is fully charged The greenLED will light up whenever the SportsCam is connected to power As the green and red LEDs are located very close to one another you might The LEDS need to tilt the SportsCam slightly relative to your eye to see what both of them are doing are here The SportsCam takes 2 hours to charge using the included USB charger It will take much longer from a USB pott if it charges at all GO4 Vega N1 user guide The Button Operating Guide Button button who s got the button Oh it s where we left it right in the middle on the top Pretty obvious really Things that Pressing The Button will do Turning the Camera on and Recording Video Engage the Targeting Laser S1070 Recording and Shutdown Camera Booting the Camera into HDMI USB or Composite Video Modes While the camera is off charged and disconne cted from any USB or HDMI connection PC composite video HDMI or charger press and hold the button down for approximately 2 3 seconds The camera will beep three times The LED on the front of the camera will light up fora moment and will flash red while reco rding video The targeting laser will come on for a few seconds unless disabled then auto matically go out While the camera is on press the button
16. the party responsible for compliance could void user s authority to operate the equipment GO4 Vega N1 user guide Important Legal Mumbo Jumbo Contents Introduction Where Stuff is At The Layout Getting Started Your microSD Card and You You Got the Power Charging the Battery The Button Operating Guide Resolution Choosing It Seeing how cool you are Playback Playback on a Computer HDMI amp Composite Video Playback The Remote Control Settings Showing your Quality Shooting Your Troubles Technically Speaking Specifications Warranty Helpdesk GO4 Vega N1 user guide O ON OT FB W ND 11 12 13 14 15 17 18 19 Rear Cover Introduction You ve gone and done it now Really taken the cake You ve bought a 1080p Waterproof GO4 Vega N1 miniature waterproof easy to use You ve nabbed yourself a camera that s perfect for capturing your insane antics and displays of immense skill It s great for recording biking skating skiing or snowboarding surfing or throwing yourself out of a perfectly good aircraft Or just about anything else you can think of Strap it to your head arms legs butt bike board gear rigging or shoes Or you can think outside the box Use it to capture video to show your friends and share your videos online GO4 Vega N1 user guide Where Stuff is At The Layout Power Record Button Heck The Frontside Rear Cap
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