Canon IVY Rec User Manual

USER MANUAL

CONTENTS

SAFETY INFORMATION

Read Before Use

Maintaining The Device

Waterproof Cautions

OVERVIEW

Supplied Items

Product Features

GETTING STARTED

P3-5

P6

P7-11

Charging

Inserting/Removing MicroSD Card

Power ON/OFF

First Time Pairing With Your Mobile Device

Camera Default Settings

OPERATIONS

Wireless Mode

Photo Mode

P12-13

Video Mode

Multi Mode

LED INDICATIONS

ACCESSORY

TROUBLESHOOTING

SPECIFICATIONS

P14

P15

P16

P17

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SAFETY INFORMATION

READ BEFORE USE

Please read the following instructions and safety precautions before using the device.

For regulatory and additional safety information, refer to the Safety Precautions and
Warranty Information leaflet included in your package contents.

RMN: PG1001

Regulatory Model Identification Number is assigned for regulatory identification purpose.

WARNING

Used to indicate a potentially hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

• Keep away from children and infants. Improper use of this product may cause suffocation
or accident.

• Stop using the device immediately if it emits smoke or a strange smell, or otherwise
behaves abnormally.

• A strap wound around a child’s neck may result in asphyxiation. If your product uses a
power cord, mistakenly winding the cord around a child’s neck may result in asphyxiation.

• Turn the device off in places where camera use is prohibited. The electromagnetic waves
emitted by the camera may interfere with the operation of electronic instruments and
other devices. Exercise adequate caution when using the product in places where use of
electronic devices is restricted, such as inside aeroplanes and medical facilities.

• This product is embedded with magnets. Please be careful if implanted electronic devices
(such as cardiac pacemakers) are nearby, as magnets may cause malfunctions. If this
happens, please distance the magnet from the implanted electronic device and consult a
doctor immediately.

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Used to indicate the level of a hazard or damage which,

CAUTION

if product is handled erroneously, may result in injury or
property damage other than product faults.

• Electromagnetic interference or electrostatic discharge may cause the device to
malfunction or the MicroSD card memory to be lost or altered. Should this occur, use a
pin with a blunt end to press the Reset Button at the rear of the device for more than 10
seconds. Take care when pressing the Reset Button, as pressing in the wrong area may
cause product damage.

• Never expose the battery to high temperatures, direct heat, or dispose by incineration.
Do not dry the device with an external heat source such as a microwave oven or a hair
dryer. This could cause overheating, explosion of battery, fire, burns or other injuries.

• The device has a clip for easy carrying. Do not use for other purposes than the hook
function of this product. Do not use for climbing.

• Be careful not to pinch your fingers when using the clip and not to bend the hook, this
may cause injury.

• Do not attempt to disassemble the device as this could cause an electric shock or injury.

• Dispose of the product in accordance with local regulations.

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MAINTAINING THE DEVICE

• Please charge the device at the recommended temperature of 15º to 32ºC.

• Use and keep the device in the recommended environment of 15º to 32ºC. Avoid using or
storing the device in humid or dusty places.

• After the device is exposed to dirty water, rinse it with fresh water and dry it completely
with a soft cloth.

• The device is shockproof to 2m (6.6 ft.). However, strong impacts could cause physical
damage to the device and cause it to malfunction. Be careful to avoid exposure to
excessive shocks.

• Avoid sitting down with the device in your pocket. This may damage your device and
cause it to malfunction.

WATERPROOF CAUTIONS

• IP68 water resistance test is performed under IEC standards using freshwater.

• Use within a water depth of 2m (6.6 ft.) with the side cover closed tightly for up to
30minutes.

• Do not open the side cover of the device under water, this may cause the device to
malfunction.

• Rinse the device with clean water and dry it with a soft cloth completely after using the
device in the sea or in chlorinated water, otherwise it may cause corrosion, discoloration
or deterioration of waterproof performance. If exposed to non-freshwater, rinsing
immediately with freshwater is recommended.

• Do not wash with chemicals, soap, neutral detergents, or alcohol.

• Keep away from hands with sun oil or sun screen. Doing so may cause discoloration or
deterioration of material.

• The waterproof performance is not guaranteed if the camera is dropped or subjected to
other impact shock.

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OVERVIEW

1

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SUPPLIED ITEMS

Outdoor Camera Basic Setup Safety Precautions

and Warranty

Information

PRODUCT FEATURES

2

4

USB Cable

3

5

13

8

7

6

11

9

10

12

16

15

Camera Lens Mode LED

Detachable Faceplate Status LED

Side Cover MicroSD Card Slot (up to 256GB)

Latch Release Button Micro USB Port

Strap Hole Shutter Button

Tripod Screw Hole Microphone

Clip

Speaker

Reset Button

ON/OFF/Mode Dial Switch

*To reset all parameters to default setting, turn on the
device, then use a pin with a blunt end to press the
Reset button, and press the Shutter Button at the same
time. The device will restart automatically.

*If your device is unresponsive, hold the Reset button
for more than 10 seconds with a pin with a blunt end.
The device will force power off. Switch the Mode Dial or
press the Shutter Button to restart.

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GETTING STARTED

CHARGING

MODE LED

Charging: Red
Fully Charged: Green

Press on the latch release button, and slide the side cover upward to open it.

Insert the smaller end of the supplied USB cable into the device and the other end into

a chargeable USB adapter.

The Mode LED will turn red to indicate charging.

Once fully charged, the Mode LED will turn green.

- Operating time may vary depending on the battery status, operational status and
environment conditions.

NOTE

• When you close the cover, make sure the side cover returns to the
position shown.

ABOUT USB CABLE

HANDLE THE USB CABLE WITH CARE WHILE CHARGING

• Do not place any heavy objects on top of the cable.

• Do not place the USB cable near heat.

• Do not scratch, damage, twist or pull hard on the cable.

• Do not plug or unplug the cable with wet hands.

• Avoid too high/too low temperature or humid conditions.

• Please unplug the USB cable from the power source after charging.

• Please use the supplied USB cable for charging.

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INSERTINGREMOVING MicroSD CARD

INSERT AND REMOVE THE MicroSD CARD

• Press on the latch release button and slide the side cover upward to open it.

• Insert the MicroSD card into the MicroSD card slot hidden by the side cover. You will feel
a slight click when the card is fully inserted.

• Push on the top of the MicroSD card to release it. Gently pull it out to fully remove it
from the device.

• The user may use any kind of tools, such as the detachable faceplate, to help with
inserting or removing the MicroSD card, if they are not able to press on the card.

• If there is an error with reading/writing to the MicroSD card. Remove the MicroSD card
and restart the device.

• Connect the device to a computer by the USB cable provided. Double-click the external
drive image when it appears on the computer to view and save the photos.

NOTE

• The detachable faceplate can act as tool for inserting or removing the MicroSD Card.
By using a corner of the faceplate to press down the MicroSD Card into the slot, or
press and take out the MicroSD Card from the slot.

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An external MicroSD card (up to 256 GB) is needed for saving captured photos
and videos.
Only FAT16, FAT32 and exFAT formats are supported. Class 10 or above is
recommended for a satisfying user experience.

Use the following memory cards (sold separately)

• MicroSD memory cards

• MicroSDHC memory cards

• MicroSDXC memory cards

*1

Cards conforming to SD standards. However, not all memory cards have been verified to work
with the camera.

*2

UHS-I memory cards are also supported.

*1

*1 *2

*1 *2

NOTE

• Remember to close the side cover firmly after inserting or removing a MicroSD card.
Water, dust and other particles getting inside the device could cause damage and
malfunction.

• Do not open the cover when the camera is wet or submerged in water. If there is
moisture on the camera, wipe it off with a soft, dry cloth until it is completely dry.

• Make sure that the waterproof seals and the areas around them are kept free from
scratches and foreign objects such as sand, dirt, or hair. These may cause leakage inside.

• When you close the cover, make sure the side cover returns to the
position shown.

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POWER ONOFF

• Turn the Mode Dial from <OFF> to any other mode, the device will turn on in around
4seconds.

• Turn the Mode Dial to <OFF> to turn off the device.

AUTO POWER OFF

The device will power off automatically when idle for 3 minutes (default).

• The user can resume the device by pressing the Shutter Button or turning the Mode Dial
to any mode.

• The user can change the time (3 minutes/5 minutes/10 minutes) in the app.

FIRST TIME PAIRING WITH YOUR MOBILE DEVICE

Turn the Mode Dial to wireless mode.

Tap on “Add Device” under the main menu of the Canon Mini Cam app.

Follow the on-screen instructions for pairing.

The Status LED light will turn green after the pairing is successfully done.

NOTE

• Bluetooth® and Wi-Fi are required. Wi-Fi connection performance may be affected by
operation environment and the distance between the camera and Mobile Device.

• The device will exit pairing mode if there is no new pairing request from the Mobile
Device for 3minutes.

• Pairing Mode will be terminated if the user switches to other operation modes during
device pairing.

• Keep your device firmware up-to-date. To check if your firmware needs to be upgraded,

- open the Canon Mini Cam app, go to the Main Menu > Settings > Device info, then tap
"Firmware Upgrade".

- Make sure your mobile device has an internet connection before checking. If you need to
upgrade the firmware, your camera must be charged to 50% or higher.

• Make sure you are using the latest Canon Mini Cam app version. If your app does not
automatically update, go to the app store and check if you need to update.

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CAMERA DEFAULT SETTINGS

Your camera has the following default settings and options.

Default Settings Options

Photo Aspect Ratio

Photo Resolution

Video Resolution

4:3 - 4:3

- 1:1

High - High

• 4:3 - 4160 x 3120

• 1:1 - 3104 x 3104

- Medium

• 4:3 - 2944 x 2208

• 1:1 - 2208 x 2208

- Low

• 4:3 - 2080 x 1560

• 1:1 - 1568 x 1568

720p 30fps - 720p 30fps

- 1080p 30fps

- 1080p 60fps

Camera Auto Power Save

- You can change the default settings in the Canon Mini Cam app when the device is

connected with your Mobile Device.

- Bluetooth® is required.

- The device will pair with your Mobile Device automatically after the first time pairing

is done.

- Any changes to the above camera settings, except "Camera Auto Power Save", can only

be synchronized between "Photo Mode", "Video Mode" and "Multi Mode". The "Wireless
Mode" camera setting can only be modified under the "Live View" function.

3 minutes - 3 minutes

- 5 minutes

- 10 minutes

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OPERATIONS

WIRELESS MODE

Connect your device to a Mobile Device for the operations below:

• Remote shooting photo/video

• Live View for photo/video capture

• Access DCIM folders stored in the MicroSD Card, including being able to "View", "Delete",
"Edit", or "Download the photo/video to Mobile Device" from the MicroSD card.

PHOTO MODE

• Press the Shutter Button to capture a photo.

• Press and hold the Shutter Button to shoot continuously. (2fps)

VIDEO MODE

• Start video recording by pressing the
Shutter Button once.

• The Status LED will blink slowly in red to
indicate that the video is recording.

• Press the Shutter Button again to stop
video recording.

• The maximum video length is 10 minutes.

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MULTI MODE

You can either capture photos or record
videos using different shutter operations.

PHOTO

• Press the Shutter Button once to capture
a photo.

• Continuous photo recording is not available
in Multi Mode.

VIDEO

• Press and hold the Shutter Button for more
than 4 seconds to start video recording.

• Keep holding the Shutter Button to record
video.

• Video recording will stop once you release
the Shutter Button. The maximum video
length is 10 minutes.

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Status LED

Mode LED

Status Mode LED Status LED

Powered On & Standby

LED INDICATIONS

(Photo/Video/Multi/
Wireless Modes)

Powered Off/
Auto-Power off

Low Battery

Charging

Fully charged

Green

Off

Red (Blinking rapidly)

Red

Green

Bluetooth® pairing

Wi-Fi connected

Photo captured and saved

Video recording

Mass Storage mode

Green > Red (Looping)

Green

Red (Blink once)

Red (Blinking slowly)

Data transferring under
Mass Storage mode

Firmware upgrading

Green

Green (Blinking rapidly)

Green (Blinking slowly)

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ACCESSORY

DETACHABLE FACEPLATE

The device has a detachable faceplate. Gently lift up the detachable faceplate to remove it.
Customize the device by changing the faceplate.
* Additional faceplates are sold separately.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

When the Status LED is blinking red rapidly, it may be related to one of the
following reasons.

Error Actions

Device does not work

MicroSD Card Error

Overheating

• Make sure the battery level is not too low. If it is, recharge
the device

• Press the reset button for 10s to restart if the device is
unresponsive

• Make sure if the MicroSD card is inserted without card
error

• Make sure the firmware is up-to-date or successfully
upgraded. If not, please redo the firmware upgrade

• Check if the MicroSD card is inserted properly

• Check if the MicroSD card is full

• Check if the MicroSD card is corrupted

• Check if the MicroSD card is compatible

• Wait until the device temperature returns to normal,

Lost Connection

Remote Control Failed

the device will resume working again

• Make sure the Mobile Device Bluetooth®/Wi-Fi connection
is properly set up

• Make sure the selected device on the app is correct

• Make sure the Mobile Device OS is compatible and
up-to-date

• Make sure the device is connected with the app

• Make sure the app and firmware are up-to-date

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SPECIFICATIONS

Photo Resolution 13MP

Video Resolution 1080p 60fps

1080p 30fps
720p 30fps (supports Live View recording)

Video Format MPEG-4

Zoom Fixed

Focal Length
(35mm film equivalent)

Aperture f/2.2

Focusing Range 50 cm - ∞

Sensitivity Auto (ISO 100 - 3200)

White Balance Auto

Exposure Adjustment Auto

Electronic Image Stabilization
(EIS)

Memory Card MicroSD / MicroSDHC / MicroSDXC Memory Cards,

Microphone Mono

25.4 mm

Yes

up to 256GB

Power Source Built-in Rechargeable lithium polymer Battery, 660mAh,

3.8V

Charging Speed Approximately 180 minutes (Full Charge)

Shooting capacity Photo Shooting: Approx. 1000 shots

Video Recording Time: Approx. 60 min (CIPA compliant)

Power Adapter Output current: 1A (min)

Voltage: 5V

Environment Parameters Operating Temperature: -10 °C to 40 °C

Recommended Operating, Charging and Storage
Temperature: 15 °C to 32 °C

Automatically Power-Off 3 mins / 5 mins / 10 mins (selectable in-app)

Dimension 110.5 mm (W) x 45.2 mm (H) x 18.5 mm (D)

Weight 90 g

Compatible OS (for computer) Windows 7 / 8 / 8.1 / 10

Mac OSX 10.10-10.14

Connectivity Bluetooth® 4.2

Wireless IEEE 802.11 b/g/n

GPS (Synchronize via App
under Wireless mode)

Compatible OS iOS 11 or above & Android 5.1 or above

Mobile Application Canon Mini Cam

Connection for Charging and
Data Transfer

All specifications are subject to change without notice

Yes

USB 2.0 (Micro USB)

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If the device is not functioning properly, please contact the dealer you purchased this product from or
Canon Service & Support at www.canon-europe.com/Support

LICENSE NOTICE

THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL USE OF A CONSUMER OR OTHER
USES IN WHICH IT DOES NOT RECEIVE REMUNERATION TO (i) ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AVC STANDARD (“AVC
VIDEO”) AND/OR (ii) DECODE AVC VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS
OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED TO PROVIDE AVC VIDEO. NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY
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