V.I.O POV.1, User Manual

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Mounting the POV.1 Recorder 43
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Mounting the POV.1 Recorder
The POV.1 main unit can be mounted anywhere that provides enough cable
length for the camera head to be placed where you want it. If you have the
camera attached to your head or body a typical application would be to
attach the POV.1 unit to your belt, vest, or place it in a backpack.
Keep in mind that the built-in microphone on the POV.1 is located on the
digital A/V cable, in the small square block that is located roughly halfway
down the cable from the camera head. If you want to capture your voice on
the audio you should place the mic part of the cable away from any wind
noise and as near to your head as possible.
You can adjust the sensitivity of the mic using the Settings menu.
1. Press the SETTINGS button on the POV.1
2. Press the NXT soft key until MIC LEVEL is shown in the display
3. Press SELECT
4. Use the PREV and NXT soft keys to choose the appropriate setting (0-9)
5. Press SELECT to choose that setting
For some applications you may find it helpful to use an external
microphone. The mic input connector is located at the bottom of the POV.1
unit, and to access it the Input/Output Port cover must be removed (as
described earlier in this manual).
If you are using an external mic while recording in the field, make sure to
protect the bottom of the unit since this is where the SD memory card is also
located. The unit is not waterproof when the Input/Output Port cover is
removed.
Tip
If you frequently use an external mic and want to keep the integrity of
the water-resistant seal of the POV.1 you may want to consider making a
modification to the unit.
• Get a 1/8th inch mini phono jack extension cord, and place the male end
into the connector on the bottom of the POV.1.
• Carefully drill a small hole in the bottom of the Input/Output port
connector directly over the mic input that is big enough to accommodate
the mini phono plug.