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unit; the unit’s WiFi is a hotspot to connect solely to it and not the internet. You will still be able to 
connect to the unit even with this error message showing. 

 
 

 

 

 

 

 

Using the "GoFish Cam App" on your 
smartphone  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You will need to download the iOS application or Android application in order to register your 
GoFish cam.  Please see the app description pages on App Store or Google Play store for 
minimum system requirements for your device.   

 

         

                  

 

 

 
 

 

 

For Android Apps 

For iOS Apps 

OS Version  Android 5.0* or later 

iOS 9.0* or later 

Installation 
Procedure 

1.  Connect your Android 

device to a network 

2.  Select “Google Play™ 

Store”. 

3.  Enter "GoFish Cam App" 

into the search box. 

4.  Select "GoFish Cam App" 

and install it. 

1.  Connect your iOS device to 

a network. 

2.  Select “App Store

SM 

“ 

3.  Enter "GoFish Cam App" 

into the search box. 

4.  Select "GoFish Cam App" 

and install it. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*The supported OS versions are current as of July 2017 and subject to change.  After you have downloaded the app, 
please make sure you keep the app up to date.  Refer to the Tutorial inside the app for updated instructions on how 
to operate the application.  The app may not work properly depending on the type of smartphone you are using.  For 
more information on the "GoFish Cam App" check the support section at GoFishCam.com.  Please note that 
downloading the app over a mobile / cellular network will use data and fees may be incurred depending on the details 
of your contract.   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Connecting to a smartphone  

1)  Install the "GoFish Cam App" on your phone. 
2)  Make sure that WiFi is turned on on your smartphone 
3)  Unscrew the cap from the GoFish Cam and press the Wi-Fi button.  The Wi-Fi 

indicator light will flash orange. See page 8 for removal instructions.   

Summary of Contents for GoFish Cam

Page 1: ...GoFish Cam Underwater Fishing Camera Basic Owner s Manual August 10 2017 Version 0 012 ...

Page 2: ...sing the product and save this manual for future use You will need to download the iOS application or Android application in order to register your GoFish Cam Please register your camera before using it Please see the app description pages on the iOS App Store or Google Play store for minimum system requirements for your device ...

Page 3: ...fter using it underwater 10 In case water enters this unit stop the use immediately Remove both lens cap and rear cap and let unit air dry indoors in a room temperature environment and contact us letting us know what happened at info gofishcam com Malfunctions resulting from water leakage due to wrong handling by customers are not subject to compensation 11 When using in a cold climate or at low t...

Page 4: ...nit for different styles of fishing 24 Using this unit for cast retrieve 24 Using this unit for trolling 24 Using this unit for bottom fishing 25 Using this unit for float fishing with the GoFish Cam live stream float accessory 25 Do not open the unit when the accessory is attached Remove accessory dry the surface of the unit before opening either end of the unit 25 Recording 27 Check before recor...

Page 5: ...his unit 37 About personal information 38 Disclaimer 38 About the microSD card 39 About firmware updates 40 Manually resetting the unit 40 About the battery 40 Disposal of the product at end of life 40 About Copyright 41 ...

Page 6: ...t recorded content GoFish Cam does not accept any responsibility for damages directly or indirectly due to any type of problems that result in loss of recording or edited content and does not guarantee any content if recording or editing does not work properly Likewise the above also applies in a case where any type of repair is made to this unit This means that this unit can be used underwater fo...

Page 7: ...th etc or very high inside a car under strong sunlight close to a heater on the beach etc waterproof performance and battery performance may be degraded The inside of this unit is not waterproof Water leakage will cause malfunction The sound quality may be lowered when using this unit This is for ensuring the waterproof performance of this unit and not a malfunction Removing the Rear Cap will rest...

Page 8: ... or humidity such as when the unit is taken from outside or a cold room to a warm room Please be careful as it may cause the lens to become soiled moldy or damaged When taking the unit to a place that has a different temperature if the unit is accustomed to the room temperature of the destination for about one hour condensation can be prevented When the difference in temperature is severe place th...

Page 9: ... etc water will leak within a few seconds causing malfunction If there are foreign objects adhering to the unit like dust or lint remove it with a dry soft cloth If there is any liquid wipe it off with a dry soft cloth If there are foreign objects that cannot be reached or removed with a dry soft cloth use a commercially available air blower or compressed air can to remove them Step 3 Check that t...

Page 10: ...to drop this unit Caring for this unit after using it underwater Do not attach remove the Rear Cap or lens cap until you remove the sand and dust by rinsing and drying this unit Make sure to clean the unit after using it Thoroughly wipe off any water droplets sand dirt and saline matter on your hands body hair etc It is recommended to clean the unit indoors avoiding places where water spray or san...

Page 11: ...use injury to the skin if you directly touch the metal parts of the unit in places where temperature is very low environments under 0 C 32F such as ice fishing northern waters deep waters winter climates or places at high altitude for a long period of time GoFish Cam will not be held liable for any such injuries The performance of the battery recording time operating time may decrease temporarily ...

Page 12: ... the unit is consistently used in cold places such as ice fishing northern waters deep waters winter climates or places at high altitude overall productivity of battery life of unit may decrease over time ...

Page 13: ...Names and Functions of Main Parts Figure 2 ...

Page 14: ... and 86F When this unit is turned on it takes longer than usual to charge the battery Figure 3 1 Rotate and remove the rear cap to remove it see page 8 for removal instructions 2 Connect the USB cable provided to the GoFish Cam and connect the other end to a Wall Outlet or a PC The left indicator light on the back of the unit will turn red to indicate that it is charging Once the unit is completel...

Page 15: ...sing extension cables Operation cannot be guaranteed on all devices having a USB terminal Indicator lights when operating Right Indicator When this unit is turned on the indicator light on the right side stays on The color of the indicator light shows the recording mode Green 1080 60fps Dark Blue 1080 30fps Light Blue 720 60fps Once the unit is recording the above indicator lights will flash Left ...

Page 16: ... etc The Unit heats up after use or charging This is not a malfunction When the red indicator light is not on during charging If the red light is not on when USB is plugged in Check that the USB terminals of this unit or the connecting device such as PC are not dirty or covered with a foreign object and reconnect correctly If a foreign object or dirt is present turn off this unit before removing T...

Page 17: ...Speed Class Rating of Class 4 or higher If you use an SD Speed Class Rating with a lower speed rating the recording may stop suddenly or other unexplained behavior may occur You can use any of the following cards in your GoFish Cam microSD card 1 GB to 2 GB microSDHC card 4 GB to 32 GB microSDHX card 48 Gb to 64 GB This unit does not support memory cards that exceed the capacities listed above ...

Page 18: ...he rear cap to remove it see page 8 for removal instructions 2 Turn the unit OFF 3 Insert remove the microSD card into from the MicroSD card slot with the terminals facing down Push it straight in until it clicks into place Press the center of the microSD card and pull it straight out to remove 4 Replace the rear cap see page 8 for removal instructions Make sure the cap is tightened completely so ...

Page 19: ...s There is the risk that data sent and received via radio waves may be intercepted Please note that there is the risk that data sent and received via radio waves may be intercepted by a third party Do not use this unit in areas with magnetic fields static electricity or interference Do not use this unit in areas with magnetic fields static electricity or interference such as near microwave ovens R...

Page 20: ...ct App StoreSM 3 Enter GoFish Cam App into the search box 4 Select GoFish Cam App and install it The supported OS versions are current as of July 2017 and subject to change After you have downloaded the app please make sure you keep the app up to date Refer to the Tutorial inside the app for updated instructions on how to operate the application The app may not work properly depending on the type ...

Page 21: ...t and the smartphone are too far apart from each other when making the settings the connection may not be established Move the devices closer to each other before making the settings Even if you have changed the SSID password the default SSID password are restored when you reset or format the network settings We recommend you keep this owner s manual in a safe place Transmission speed may decrease...

Page 22: ... them Otherwise third parties may intercept your information or use it for malicious purposes Using the Setup Menu Launch the GoFish Cam App and tap the Connect to Camera icon and follow the steps to add a new camera Once the camera is connected and you are on the live view screen tap the settings icon For the latest information on how to use the GoFish Cam App click on the Tutorial item in the us...

Page 23: ... and would like the camera to film upside down leader line facing up change this setting to ON About This will show you information about the app and the unit It will display the version number of your GoFish Cam App and the firmware version of your GoFish Cam Change WiFi Credentials This will allow you to change the SSID and password for your GoFish Cam It is recommended that you change both of t...

Page 24: ...has the best chance of staying on the line while the leader line would snap and you would lose the lure only This is not a guarantee but it is a recommended method Cast and retrieve as you normally would note that with the added weight of the camera you will get more distance on your cast Also note that when you retrieve with more speed you will see more stability on the video When cast and retrie...

Page 25: ...n bottom fishing at depths past 30 meters it is recommended to use the night vision mode When bottom fishing we recommend sinking your gear at a slow sink rate Sinking at a fast rate might force the camera to hit an item on the bottom of the fishing area that may contain rocks or hard surfaces and could cause a crack in the unit s housing Therefore slow sink speed is recommended Using this unit fo...

Page 26: ...Figure AA Figure BB Figure CC Figure DD ...

Page 27: ...connect this unit and a smartphone and start up the GoFish Cam App you can check the video from this unit on the live view screen We recommend that you make a test recording to check the angle of view mode White Balance setting and other settings before recording ...

Page 28: ...will already be on and will re connect to your smartphone automatically Recording with this unit You can record images even when this unit is not connected to a smartphone 1 Hold the recording mode button to switch to the desired recording mode Indicated by different colored lights The recording mode changes each time you hold the button The recording mode will cycle between green for 1080p 60FPS ...

Page 29: ...tly at anyone or at any reflective surfaces that might reflect the light at anyone including yourself This is to prevent the beam from getting in their and your eyes possibly causing eye damage GoFish Cam is not responsible for any damage that may occur from the LED light on the unit Using the Recording Function Tap the connect to camera icon ICON on the GoFish Cam App s menu bar as shown in figur...

Page 30: ... corner of the Live View Screen 2 Select the preferred video to watch 3 On the review screen use the play button to play selected video To pause video press pause button To rewind or fast forward use the slider below the video a Note you can rotate the smartphone to a horizontal orientation to expand video size 4 To save video to your smartphone tap the save icon 5 To save video to your personal l...

Page 31: ...Figure 8 ...

Page 32: ...left corner of the Live View Screen 2 Select the preferred video to edit 3 On the review screen tap the edit icon 4 The video will complete processing and you will be on the edit screen 5 To trim video duplicate video split video speed up slow down or add in more clips click on the Trim icon a From the trim screen you can click on a clip by tapping on it in the video preview slider b You can then ...

Page 33: ...aturation c Drag the green slider to the desired visual setting for each visual setting for each enhancement Tap the checkmark to apply the change SHARING Sharing using a smartphone Figure 10 Videos stored on the microSD card in this unit are shared to social media your personal library on the GoFish Cam App and your smartphone with the smartphone using the GoFish Cam App For more information refe...

Page 34: ... unit When a file not supported by this unit has been recorded on a PC it will not be recognized by this unit Always use this unit to format microSD cards It is possible to playback footage on a PC using a video player standard to Windows or Mac Troubleshooting It is not a malfunction in following cases The lens fogs up This is due to condensation It is not a malfunction To rid the unit of condens...

Page 35: ...heck Points This unit suddenly stops recordings The unit either stopped recording because the battery died or The unit stopped recording because the memory card is full Color balance brightness of footage is strange and unclear In waters that are not clear when there is excessive light the footage may be out of focus or strange looking Try changing the white balance settings from the GoFish Cam Ap...

Page 36: ... not possible between this unit and a smartphone Make sure the smartphone is properly connected to this unit by checking the Wi Fi settings on the smartphone Make sure the SSID and Password have been correctly inputted Make sure the unit is not connected to a different smartphone in the area or that the smartphone isn t connected to another device or network It takes a long time to connect to a sm...

Page 37: ...y be adversely affected Make sure to use the supplied cable Do not extend the cable Do not spray insecticides or volatile chemicals onto this unit If this unit is sprayed with such chemicals its body may be marred and the surface finish may peel off The durability of the unit may also be affected Do not leave rubber or plastic products in contact with this unit for a long time When you use this un...

Page 38: ...rature 15 degrees C to 25 degrees C 59 F to 77 F recommended humidity 40 RH to 60 RH Always remove the card from this unit When storing this unit for an extended time it is recommended that you charge it once every year The battery discharges slowly even if this unit is not used The remaining battery level will decrease when this unit is not used for an extended time When storing this unit in a cu...

Page 39: ... the microSD card When the microSD card is being accessed when the unit is recording or WiFi is on and GoFish Cam App is being used to control the unit do not perform the following Remove the microSD card Turn the unit off Expose the unit to vibrations or shock When disposing of or giving away the microSD card note that Formatting and deletion of data on this unit or computer only changes the file...

Page 40: ...t back on power switch into regular or night vision mode About the battery The battery used in this unit is a rechargeable lithium ion battery It is susceptible to humidity and temperature and the effect increases the more the temperature rises or falls Due to the waterproof dustproof and anti shock design of this product it is not possible to replace the built in battery If the operating time is ...

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