background image

31

30

2 User Manual

QUICK START

HDMI

S/N:

S/N:

HDMI

S/N:

S/N:

HDMI

S/N:

S/N:

HDMI

S/N:

S/N:

Summary of Contents for +2

Page 1: ...TABLE OF CONTENTS QUICK START GUIDE 2 CAMERA OVERVIEW 4 SETTING UP 6 HOW TO USE 14 CAUTIONS AND WARRANTY 21 CONTACT 26 USER MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...30 QUICK START HDMI HDMI S N S N Quick Start 1 Slide the door up to open 2 Insert the microSD card 3 Insert the battery 4 Slide the Record Slider forward to record Slide it back to stop recording ...

Page 3: ...31 Contour 2 User Manual QUICK START S N S N S N ...

Page 4: ...Memory Status C GPS Status D Record Status E Record Slider F Record Slider Lock G Bluetooth Button and Status H Rotating Lens I Microphone Jack J Battery Slot K Battery Latch L Card Format Button M USB Port N 1 2 Switch O Connect View Slot P microSD Card Slot Q HDMI Port R Microphone S Laser Line ...

Page 5: ...ur 2 User Manual CAMERA OVERVIEW H I Q N M K L J P O T Q M E T W U U T V U D R S WATERPROOF CASE DIAGRAM KEY T Status Button U TRails Lock V TRails W Cover Latch H I Q N M K L J P O T Q M E T W U U T V U D R S ...

Page 6: ...lay and the iTunes App Store or Contour Storyteller on your PC Mac The link below will help you set up your camera to make sure it is registered ensure your camera has the latest GPS Assist file update the time on your camera and get the settings dialed to your custom configuration Go to http contour com startPLUS ...

Page 7: ...pg 2 Connect your camera to a PC Mac using the supplied USB Cable As indicated above The Battery Status LED indicates the charge level of the battery It will change colors from red to yellow to green as the battery charges Charge is fully complete when the Battery Status LED turns green This can take up to three hours S N ...

Page 8: ...hold the Format Button until the camera beeps three to five seconds The microSD Card LED will flash while the card is formatting and then turn solid green when the format is complete Do not attempt to format the microSD Card if the battery is not charged Also do not remove the battery when formatting the microSD Card The Contour 2 is compatible with SDSC standard capacity microSD Cards up to a cap...

Page 9: ...ellow 20 to 50 Red 20 or less Red Flashing The battery is almost fully discharged No LED The battery is fully drained and must be charged Memory Status LED Green 50 or more Yellow 20 to 50 Red 20 or less Red Flashing and continuous beeps The microSD Card cannot be read by the camera because the card is full missing or not properly formatted GPS Status LED Green Flashing Searching for satellites Gr...

Page 10: ...u to preset your Contour 2 with two different configurations that can be easily changed in the field The settings for each switch position can be set up using Contour Storyteller or by using the Contour Connect mobile app on your Android or iOS device Camera Settings Some of the camera settings you can adjust are Resolution and Frame Rate Exposure Level Sharpness Contrast Audio Level White Balance...

Page 11: ...d Slider back Your camera will beep twice and the Record Status LED will switch off indicating that your camera has stopped recording and is powered off Record Slider Lock The small switch on top of the Record Slider is used to keep the Record Slider from turning on or off To move the Record Slider forward or back have the Record Slider Lock moved so that the red square is not showing To prevent t...

Page 12: ...ur Contour 2 has a wide angle lens and objects that are far away will seem smaller than you expect in your videos Alignment Your Contour 2 has a Laser Line that helps ensure you have the horizon properly aligned in your videos To use activate the Laser Line by pressing the Status Button place your hand in front of the Laser Line or aim it on to a flat surface a few feet in front of you and rotate ...

Page 13: ...Press the Status Button on the back of the case to activate the camera s Status Button Start and stop recording with top Record Slider When using the TRail mounts engage the TRail Lock on the same side as the mount for extra security Waterproof Case Maintenance Storage Inspect the rubber seal for damage prior to each use Keep the rubber seal free of dirt and do not use sharp objects to remove the ...

Page 14: ... soon as it has a Position Fix your Contour 2 can start recording GPS data Getting a Position Fix Getting a Position Fix for the first time each day takes at least 40 seconds and may take longer in less optimal conditions After an initial Position Fix has been obtained it will be easier for your camera to get a Position Fix again later that same day Your Contour 2 will still record video even if t...

Page 15: ...to the camera The files contains current data that can help the GPS system obtain an initial Position Fix faster often 10 seconds or less Once the GPS Assist file is installed it is valid for up to 14 days After this you will need to connect to Contour Storyteller or the Contour Connect mobile app again to get a new GPS Assist file If your Contour 2 has obtained a Position Fix within the last two ...

Page 16: ...ing in a natural or urban canyon where the satellite signals can bounce around before getting to the camera Stay out from under trees with thick foliage overhead Keep the camera stationary until a Position Fix is acquired Do not have the Record Slider where the GPS antenna is located obscured by clothing other equipment or the user s body Make sure that no other devices nearby are emitting electro...

Page 17: ...onds If your camera has not obtained a Position Fix within two minutes follow these steps Connect to Contour Storyteller or the Contour Connect mobile app to install the latest GPS Assist file to the camera Take your Contour 2 outside and ensure you re under an open sky Press and release the Status Button The GPS Status LED will flash green and should turn solid green within 40 seconds ...

Page 18: ...com External Microphone In addition to the standard internal microphone your Contour 2 has a 2 5mm jack on the bottom of the camera that can be used for an external microphone or to capture audio from an airplane or automotive comm system Since many external mics and comm systems use a 3 5mm jack we have included a small adaptor cable with the Contour 2 that will convert from 3 5mm to 2 5mm The mi...

Page 19: ...provide a real time view from the camera Connect an HDMI cable between the camera s HDMI port and a video display recorder or transmitter When the camera is powered on by pressing the Status Button or sliding the Record Switch forward video will start streaming through the HDMI port The video will continue to stream while the camera is recording To play back video connect an HDMI cable between the...

Page 20: ...he DCIM 100MEDIA directory Video files can be copied to your computer and played with any MOV video player e g QuickTime Windows Media Player Windows 7 only Storyteller or VLC Caring for your Camera The Contour 2 requires very little additional care but there are a few things you can do to keep your camera running at it s best Use only a damp lint free cloth to clean your camera Store your camera ...

Page 21: ...f fire or explosion Charging To charge only use the Contour USB Cable with a high power USB port on a computer or other device that is compliant with the USB 2 0 or 1 1 standards or a Contour wall car or battery charger Disposal information Do not dispose of either the Contour 2 camera or lithium ion battery in a fire Dispose of batteries in accordance with local laws and regulations Leash Use DO ...

Page 22: ...nd on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase separation between equipment and receiver 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 The CE symbol on your Contour ...

Page 23: ...ITED WARRANTY Contour Inc Manufacturer warrants to the original end user Purchaser that for the one year Warranty Period the Contour 2 camera excluding any third party software and accessories Product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship when properly installed and used for its intended purpose and in its intended operating environment This warranty does not apply to any Product ...

Page 24: ...ave other rights which vary by jurisdiction All third party software provided with the Product is provided AS IS Purchaser assumes the entire risk as to the quality performance accuracy and effect of such software and should it prove defective Purchaser and not Manufacturer assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing or repair TO THE EXTENT NOT PROHIBITED BY LAW IN NO EVENT WILL MANUFACTURE...

Page 25: ...eo that was captured with our products Contour Products primary purpose is recording legal sports activities as seen by all Local State Federal and Country laws Contour Hands free Camera and or associated software and other Contour products are protected by copyright international treaties and various patents including U S patents D616006 and D621435 Other patents are registered or pending in the ...

Page 26: ...ber Return Materials Authorization if needed You may be asked to provide a proof of purchase at this time Please do not send any product back to Contour without first obtaining an RMA Number or Sales Return Authorization directly from Contour Contour will at its sole discretion replace or repair the product Email support contour com Web http contour com support ...

Reviews: