from the iTunes Music Store. You can search for “Contour Camera” in the iTunes store or if you
are in the US, you can go directly to this link:
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/contour-camera/
id415402125?mt=8
After the app is installed, go in to the settings screen of your iOS device and turn on Bluetooth.
Connecting the Camera to Your Device
You are now ready to connect the camera and your device. Turn on your camera then press
and hold the Bluetooth button [C] for five seconds. When you release the Bluetooth button, the
forward status light [A] will start blinking blue. This indicates that the camera is discoverable
by your device over Bluetooth. In the event you need to re-establish pairing with your device,
the camera only requires a quick press of the Update button to re-initiate the pairing – Do Not
hold the Update button down.
Once your camera is listed as a discovered device, you can pair it with your device. After the two
are paired, launch the Contour Camera app.
Using the App
With the app and the camera connected, the main screen of the app will become a viewfinder
displaying images from the camera’s imaging processor. The refresh rate is between 3 and
5 frames per second and the resolution will not be reflective of what the camera is actually
shooting. Because of Bluetooth bandwidth limitations, the images will be transmitted in 240p
format, regardless of the camera’s configuration settings. However, this stream should be
more than adequate to allow you to align your camera angle and verifying configuration settings
for the conditions under which you will be shooting video.
In the upper right hand corner of the app is a button labeled Settings that will allow you to
change most of the camera’s settings without having to connect the camera to a computer.
Adjust any of the settings you wish for each of the two positions of the Format Switch. When
you are done press the Camera button in the upper left corner to return to the viewfinder mode.
Your changes will take effect right away. This is especially handy for adjusting to different
lighting conditions.
In addition, the app will also display the status of the camera’s GPS radio status in the upper
left corner, battery status just below that, and memory card status under the settings button.
Battery Life
Because Bluetooth is a wireless radio device, extended use will drain the battery life of both
your camera and your mobile device faster than without it. If you intend to use this feature a lot,
plan ahead by having extra batteries and chargers available. The Bluetooth module is powered
down once the camera starts recording to conserve battery power.
Range
The range of the Bluetooth connection is up to 30 feet/10 meters.
Recording
Once you start the camera recording, the Bluetooth connection will automatically terminate
and the Bluetooth module in the camera will power down. This is designed to conserve the
camera’s battery power. To re-initiate a Bluetooth connection with your camera once it is back
in standby mode, press and hold down the Update button for 5 seconds.
