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Video Mode 

For recording video clips

Photo Mode

For taking still photos

Burst Mode

Takes a series of 3 / 5 / 10 photos

Timer / Time Lapse Mode

Takes a photo at set intervals until deactivated

Settings Mode

For viewing captured files

Playback Mode

For viewing captured files

Changing the mode of the camera 

The camera has 6 different modes: Video Mode, Photo Mode, Burst Mode, 

Time Lapse Mode, Settings Mode, and Playback Mode.
1.  

Press the Power/Mode Button (3) repeatedly to select between these modes.

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Using Video Mode 

By selecting Video mode you can capture high quality, full HD videos with 

your Explore 1080 Action Camera. In the Settings mode you can change the 

Resolution, Exposure and add Date Stamps to your video recordings.
1.   Turn on the camera and it will start in Video mode automatically. If in another 

mode, press the Power/Mode button (3) until the camera enters Video mode.

2.   Use the LCD Display (9) to view your shot, then press the Shutter/Ok Button 

(1) to start recording. 

3.   When recording the Top Operation Indicator (2) will flash, the LCD (9) will 

show a red video icon in the top left corner and a timer will display how long 

it has been recording for. There is a timer counting down which is displaying 

the remaining recording time left on the SD card.

4.  Press the Shutter/Ok Button (1) again to stop recording. 

Note:

 If the camera has entered the screen saver mode you will need to press 

any button to resume normal state before you can start/stop the recording.

Note:

 The camera will stop recording and save automatically when the memory 

capacity is full or it has run out of battery power.

Summary of Contents for explore 1080p

Page 1: ...JB 4841 Made in China Kitvision 2016 Christchurch Dorset BH23 4FL UK User Manual A c t i o n Ca m e r a 1080p ...

Page 2: ...nction You must ensure there are no foreign objects around the rubber seal or connecting terminals on the waterproof case It is easy for sand or dust to become stuck after opening the case which may result in the impairment of the waterproof performance Be extremely careful since it may result in malfunction If foreign objects adhere to the inner side of the side door wipe them off with a dry lint...

Page 3: ...amera to tripod screw adaptor Action camera to tripod thread adaptor Tripod adaptor Mount connector 90 adaptor Vented helmet mount straps User manual USB cable Functions 1 Shutter Ok Button 2 Top Operation Indicator 3 Power Mode Button 4 Built in Microphone 5 Micro SD Card Slot 6 Micro USB Input 7 Lens 8 Charging Indicator 9 Built in LCD 10 Up Button 11 Built in Speaker 12 Down Wi Fi Button 13 Bat...

Page 4: ... the Power mode button 3 3 The Charging Indicator 8 will be solid blue whilst charging 4 Once fully charged the Charging Indicator 8 will turn off Note The camera body may be warm after extended use This is normal Inserting the memory card The Explore 1080 Action Camera doesn t have any internal memory To be able to record video or capture photos using the camera you must have your micro SD card i...

Page 5: ...ate Stamps to your video recordings 1 Turn on the camera and it will start in Video mode automatically If in another mode press the Power Mode button 3 until the camera enters Video mode 2 Use the LCD Display 9 to view your shot then press the Shutter Ok Button 1 to start recording 3 When recording the Top Operation Indicator 2 will flash the LCD 9 will show a red video icon in the top left corner...

Page 6: ...gs menu continued Changing the mode of the camera continued Using Burst Mode By selecting Burst mode you can take a series of 3 photos within one burst the Burst settings can be changed in the Settings Mode 1 Turn on the camera and press the Power Mode Button 3 until you enter Burst mode 2 Use the LCD Display 9 to view your shot and then press the Shutter Ok Button 1 to take a series of still imag...

Page 7: ...Settings mode 2 Use the up and down keys 10 12 to scroll through the options in the menu until you see Time lapse 3 Press the Shutter Ok Button 1 to enter the setting and apply the time intervals in which you would like the camera to take a photograph 4 Press the Shutter Ok Button 1 to select the appropriate time and you will be back on the main settings menu 5 Use the up and down keys 10 12 to sc...

Page 8: ...ress the Up Button 10 to return to the video mode Removing the battery 1 Lift the battery cover 13 2 Pull the battery tab to remove the rechargeable battery Using Playback Mode 1 Turn on the camera and press the Up button 10 to enter the playback selection mode 2 Use the Up Button 10 and Down Button 12 to choose between photo or video file playback and press the Shutter Ok Button 1 to confirm your...

Page 9: ...s menu you will find the following options Menu Function Video Resolution Change the video resolution for the video recording Select a smaller movie size for reduced file size or a higher movie size for better quality 1080P 30fps HD 720P 60fps Looping Video With this setting ON the camera will record the video in 5 minute length video clips to the SD card Off ON Time Stamp This function can be use...

Page 10: ...ording 180º for use when the camera has been mounted upside down Screen Saver Turn your LCD screen off automatically after a chosen amount of time to save power 30secs 1min 3min Off continued Photo Resolution Select the resolution of your photos in megapixels 12MP 8MP 5MP 2MP Burst Photo Turn on Burst Photo mode to take 3 photos in quick succession Off ON Time Lapse Turn on Time Lapse Photo mode t...

Page 11: ...to connect the Wi Fi and operate iPhone users Enter the Apple App store search for Ez iCam download and install following this user manual to connect the Wi Fi and operate Power Saver Turn your Explore Action off automatically after a chosen amount of time Off 1min 3min 5min Format Select this option to format your storage device this will erase all content stored on your micro SD card and create ...

Page 12: ...3 Search for a Wi Fi hotspot on your smart phone tablet select the ICAM Explore network and you will be prompted for a password enter 1234567890 to proceed 4 Once connected the camera s built in LCD 9 will enter sleep mode 5 Open the Ez iCam application the app home screen Figure 1 will open 6 For the first connection press the add devices icon Figure 2 7 Choose the device to connect from the list...

Page 13: ...y Photo mode Record Battery life and remaining recording time photo space on micro SD card Settings Video mode App live view Figure 3 continued Return Refresh connection Devices found in range Press on the device name to pair Adding devices Figure 2 ...

Page 14: ...e viewer icon in either Video or Photo mode to enter the file gallery 2 To view a photo simply select a photo file and it will be expanded to fill the screen 3 To view a video file you may have to download the file to your device as the application doesn t support video streaming on all devices follow the download steps on the next page ...

Page 15: ...On the app home screen Figure 1 press the gallery icon to view the downloaded files To download them to your smart device s native file viewer follow the same download steps as per the above Using Wi Fi to delete files 1 To select files to download press and hold on an image or video until a tick is applied to the icon 2 Tap on each additional file you wish to delete 3 Once you have chosen your fi...

Page 16: ...iles from the camera s micro SD to a computer By inserting the micro SD into a card reader By connecting the camera to a computer using the supplied micro USB cable Connecting the camera to a PC with the USB cable 1 Connect one end of the supplied USB cable to the camera s micro USB port 6 and the other end to the PC s USB port and turn the camera on 2 Turn on the camera a Connecting prompt will a...

Page 17: ...orrectly so that the case closes easily and provides a tight seal 3 Snap the top clip shut to ensure the case is waterproof 4 To operate the camera use the waterproof case s external spring buttons Mount accessories In order to use the camera for various outdoor activities we have provided three different mounts Mount A is used to fix the camera to the handlebars onto a bicycle Mount Assembly B us...

Page 18: ...place the screws i and tighten them until the mount is firmly in place 3 Remove the screw from the top of the Mount iii and slot the camera inside waterproof case into position replace screw and tighten to lock in position 4 If you wish to use a forward facing bar you may wish to use the 90º adaptor iv in between the camera and the bicycle mount to make the camera forward facing iii iv ii i ...

Page 19: ...mera to the mount correctly use the strap to fix it to the helmet Adjust the length according to the helmet s size and then push the clips down into position to lock the straps in place i ii C Fixing the camera to a board flat surface 1 Ensure the surface is clean and dry before applying the adhesive mount 2 Peel off adhesive paper and stick the mount in the desired position 3 Fix the camera to th...

Page 20: ...hoto Resolution 4608 x 2592 12MP 3760 x 2120 8MP 2976 x 1672 5MP 1920 x 1080 2MP Storage Micro SD up to 32 GB Photo Modes Single shot Timer Burst Time lapse Frequency 50 Hz 60 Hz USB Interface USB 2 0 Battery Capacity 900 mAh Power Consumption 350 mA 3 7 V Recording Time per Charge up to 90 minutes Actual recording time will vary dependant on settings Operating System Windows XP Vista or Above Win...

Page 21: ...detergents Troubleshooting No SD card Check that there is an SD card in the camera Ensure the card is a compatible class and size SD card error Remove any video or photo files you want to keep using a PC and then format the SD card in the camera Camera won t turn on Check the battery is firmly pushed into the battery compartment Charge the camera using a mains power adapter Blurry photos There is ...

Page 22: ...ere are no user serviceable parts inside in particular if your product has an embedded non replaceable battery do not attempt to access or remove the battery as this may cause personal injury and will damage the product Making any attempt to open the product or carry out repair voids any and all warranties We apologise for any inconvenience caused by minor inconsistencies in these instructions whi...

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