background image

d. 

Bit rate: This parameter can be set to High bit rate (

) or Normal (

). If this 

parameter is set to high, pictures are clearer but the file size increases.

e. 

Laser SYNC video: Select “ ” to enable the laser indicator, or select “ ” (the default 
option) to disable the laser indicator.

f. 

Time lapse: In the preview state, press the "

M

" key to enter the video recording setup 

interface,  choose "

Time lapse

" and set the desired interval settings. The available 

options are 

OFF

 (the default option),

 0.1s

0.5s

1s

2s

5s

10s

30s

g. 

Pre-video: In the preview state, press the “

M

” key to enter the video recording setup 

interface, choose “

Pre-video

” to enable the pre-video recording function. 

In this mode,  press the “

Video key

” to enable the pre-recording function, that is the 

video recording starts without saving the data; press the Video key again, the last a few 
seconds of the pre-recorded video will be saved as the starting part of the video 
recording file.

h. 

Auto video: In the preview state, press the “

M

” key to enter the video recording setup 

interface, choose “

Auto video

”, and set the count-down time before the automatic video 

recording. The available options are 

OFF

5s

10s

, or 

20s

.

i. 

180°photo rollover: In the preview state, press the “

M

” key to enter the video recording 

setup interface, and choose “

180° Photo Rollover

”. 

This function allows you to shoot photos from any angle. The 180° photo rollover function
is unavailable for video recording in WVGA/100fps and WVGA/120fps modes.

j. 

Display time: In the preview state, press the M key to enter the video recording setup 
interface, choose “

DISPLAY TIME

”. 

If you set this parameter to “

ON

”, the video camera automatically records the date and 

time during video recording and displays them in the bottom-right corner of the screen. 
If you set this parameter to “

OFF

”, the video camera does not display the date and time 

during video recording. (The display time function is unavailable for video recording in 

1080i

WVGA/100fps

, and 

WVGA/120fps

 modes.)

Note

:

In audio recording mode, press the “

Video

” key once to start audio recording. The audio 

recording duration is displayed in the upper-right corner of the TFT screen, and the 
green indicator blinks slowly. Press the “

Stop

” key to stop and store the currently 

recorded audio file. In such a situation, the green indicator is off, and the red indicator is 
constantly on (the operation prompt is displayed on the LCD segment screen), and the 
video camera restores to the state for audio recording.

During audio recording, the video camera responds only to the “

Stop

”, “

Power off

” keys.

When the laser SYNC video function is enabled, the laser icon is displayed in the upper-
left corner of the preview screen, indicating that the video camera is in such a shooting 
mode. The laser will be turned when starting video recording, and turned off when 
stopping video recording.

When the pre-video and auto video functions are both enabled, press the “

Video

” key to 

automatically record the time in reverse counting mode; press the “

Video

” key again, the 

last a few seconds of the pre-recorded video will be saved as the starting part of the 
video recording file.

Zooming is not required in WVGA/100fps, and WVGA/120fps video recording mode.

Set Camera Parameters

a.

Resolution: Select the required resolution for shooting. You can set this parameter to 

3.0M

”, “

5.0M

”, or “

8.0M

”.

b.

Single shot : When the camera is set to the single-key shooting mode, one picture is 
captured when the “

Photo

” key is pressed once.

c.

Continuous capture (three): When the “

Photo

” key is pressed once, three pictures are 

continuously captured, and three click tones are also continuously generated.

d.

Auto cont. capture: Pictures is captured at intervals of 1s, 2s, 3s, 5s, 10s, 20s ,30s or 60s 
until the “

Stop

” key is released, the memory card is full, or the battery power is low.

e.

Timed shooting: Select the reverse-counting time for auto-shooting (This parameter can 
be set to OFF, 3s, 5s, or 10s), and choose “

Timed Shooting

” and press the “

M

” key to 

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Summary of Contents for KHACT3BCAMA

Page 1: ......

Page 2: ...e 12 Starting the Camera in Standby Mode 13 Connections 13 Connecting the AV Output 13 Connecting the HDMI Output 13 Connecting the Kogan 3 Action Camera in USB Mode 13 Camera Behaviour 13 Prompt Tones upon Operations 13 Laser Indicators 14 Turning the TFT Screen ON OFF 14 Storage and Playing of Files 14 Connecting a USB Data Cable 14 Connecting a HDMI or AV Cable 15 Installation Use of Backup Bat...

Page 3: ...ce Product Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Kogan 3 Action Camera which has the following characteristics Ultra small size User friendly interface Easy operations Hand free shooting to facilitate shooting of real scenarios at any time and place Superior recording performance thanks to dynamic HD shooting technology providing you with an exciting video shooting experience This manual descr...

Page 4: ...c high speed video recording with light and shade environment transient response Detects light in three modes to meet exposure requirements in different scenarios Night shooting mode with contrast and ISO enhancements improving the clarity and sharpness of night time scenarios Compact and fashionable design HDMI and AV output interfaces for easy connecting to HD monitors or TV sets to view recorde...

Page 5: ...output interface 27 Threaded tripod mount interface Usage and Installation The Kogan 3 Action Camera can be hand held or used with hands free accessories It can be installed in your required location or after being equipped with a waterproof housing placed in water for the shooting of underwater scenarios Setting up the camera Assembling the TFT screen onto the camera Putting the camera into the w...

Page 6: ...onnected to a computer When the video camera is powered on and connected to a computer this icon is lit with the green indicator on the left side blinking slowly When the video camera is not connected to a computer this icon is not displayed h Memory card capacity indication The memory card capacity icon is displayed in the bottom right corner indicating the available space of the SD card The more...

Page 7: ...to display the menu interface Press the or key to choose a left or right option from the menu interface Press the or key to choose an upper or lower option from the menu interface After selecting an option press OK to save settings Press the M key again to save the setting and exit the interface Note After power on the video camera adopts all the preset settings except for audio recording mode You...

Page 8: ...ime function is unavailable for video recording in 1080i WVGA 100fps and WVGA 120fps modes Note In audio recording mode press the Video key once to start audio recording The audio recording duration is displayed in the upper right corner of the TFT screen and the green indicator blinks slowly Press the Stop key to stop and store the currently recorded audio file In such a situation the green indic...

Page 9: ...utes d Auto to standby Set this parameter to OFF 2 mins 5 mins or 10 mins You can select the time for automatic standby After presetting the time the system starts counting time when there is no task or operation When the preset time is reached the SD21 video camera disables the input output and enters standby mode During time counting the system restarts counting time if any tasks or operations a...

Page 10: ...splayed on the LCD segment screen During video recording the video camera responds only to operations for the zoom in and zoom out keys Press the Stop key once to stop and save the currently recorded video file and the video indicator green on the front side is off The video camera restores to the preview state The recording duration disappears on the LCD segment screen Note During video recording...

Page 11: ...press the Stop key to cancel shooting 4 Timed shooting On the camera setup interface press the key and choose Timed Shooting Press OK to set the time in auto shooting mode to OFF 3 s 5 s or 10 s Press the key and choose Timed Shooting Press OK again to save and exit the interface Press the M key to exit the camera setup interface After setting is complete the Kogan 3 Action Camera starts reverse c...

Page 12: ... press this key normally Resets and plays a file from the beginning when you press this key Returns to the playback interface when you press this key again OK Starts or suspends playing a video file when you press this key Note You can set the fast forward and rewind functions to a 2 4 8 or 16 X speed You can also set the slow forward and rewind functions to a 1 2 or 1 4 X speed During the slow or...

Page 13: ... the operation interface The following options are displayed on the operation interface Protect single protects a file Press OK to display the options for protection After you select a file to be protected and press OK the system automatically returns to the playback interface Protect all protects all the files Press OK to display the options for protection After you select all the options to be p...

Page 14: ...B mode perform the following operations If no battery is provided for the Kogan 3 Action Camera before delivery connect the Kogan 3 Action Camera using a USB power adapter to implement all the functions The corresponding messages are displayed for operations on the LCD segment screen and the TFT screen 2 In the power on state connect the Kogan 3 Action Camera to a computer for accessing the data s...

Page 15: ...ll be turned off when you press and hold the Video key for three seconds 3 In the standby state you can also turn on or off the laser indicator Note Pressing the Video key for three seconds to turn on or off the laser indicator does not affect the setting of the Laser SYNC video parameter in Parameter Settings Turning the TFT Screen ON OFF After the Kogan 3 Action Camera is powered on you can pres...

Page 16: ...er supply as shown in the following figure Checking the Battery Power You can gently press the Power key to check the power of the backup battery The LED indicator on the battery blinks for three seconds in different colours to show the current power Recharging the Battery You can connect the standard power unit of the Kogan 3 Action Camera to the USB recharging interface of the D23 battery or con...

Page 17: ...ision component When using the waterproof housing adhere to the following precautions 1 Do not randomly remove or change the O ring key and lens cover Otherwise the waterproof performance deteriorates 2 Do not put the waterproof housing in a place where corrosive gases are easily generated due to strong acid or alkali Do not make the waterproof housing in contact with chemical or corrosive objects...

Page 18: ...rate the equipment 2 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed t...

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