Cocoon AV6185 Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Model Number: AV6185

RECORD HIGH DEFINITION VIDEOS

HD CAMERA PEN

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- Do not expose or immerse the Camera Pen in liquid

- Keep away from heat sources such as heaters and ovens

- The Camera Pen can be unscrewed to access the USB port. Other than the
Ink cartridge there are no other user-serviceable parts inside.
Modifying the Camera Pen will void your warranty

- If the Camera Pen is not to be used for long periods of time, turn off and
unplug from any power source. Continually charging the battery will lower the
battery life of the product

- This product is intended for entertainment purposes only. It is the user’s
responsibility to be aware of and abide by any legislation against
recording property, places and people, including private conversations unless
authorized by all parties involved

- Do not use in dusty conditions

- Clean the lens with a damp cloth. Do not use cleaning solutions on any part
of the pen

- Do not drop or jar the Camera Pen. Dropping or rough use of the pen will
cause damage

- Do not place near strong magnets or strong electric currents

In the case of improper usage or if you have opened, altered and repaired the
product yourself, all guarantees are void.

The supplier does not accept responsibility for additional or consequential
damage other than covered by legal product responsibility.

The supplier is not responsible for the end use of this product including any
improper use or when used for purposes that are not specified.

Safety Warnings & Cautions

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Congratulations on the purchase of your Cocoon Camera Pen.
This product is designed to record video and photos and provide many years
of reliable use. Please read and follow these instructions carefully. If you
experience any difficulties setting up or using this product, please see back
page for contact details

Introduction

Video Resolution: 1280 x 720
Frame rate: 30 fps
Photo Resolution: 1600 x 1200
Video / Audio Recording: Yes
Video format: AVI
Photo Format: JPEG
Recording Modes: Video or Photo
Battery Time: Up to 60 mins per charge
Interface: USB 2.0
Memory: 4GB
Charging: 5V DC, 500mA

Technical Specifications

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Product Overview

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under clip

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1. Power / Record Button

2. Camera Lens

3. Microphone

4. USB Plug

5. Video / Photo Switch

6. Record / Standby LED

7. Reset Button

8. Pen Tip – twist for pen

9. 30cm USB Extension Cable

10. 2 x Ink Refills

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Contents

Safety Warnings & Cautions 1
Introduction/ Technical Specifications 2

Product Overview 3

1. Charging the Camera Pen 5

2. Turning the Camera Pen ON or OFF 5

3. Video Mode 6-7

4. Photo Mode 8

5. Transferring Videos and Photos to Your Computer 9

6. Deleting Files 9

7. Setting the Time 10-11

8. Using the Camera Pen as a Webcam 12

9. Resetting the Camera Pen to Factory Settings 13

10. Replacing the Ink Cartridge 14

11. Troubleshooting 15
Support & Warranty Details 16

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1. Charging the Camera Pen

1. Unscrew to expose USB

2. Plug the USB end of the pen into a USB port on your computer.
If required, use the included USB Extension Cable

3. The orange light will flash indicating it is charging

4. Once the orange light stops flashing and stays on the Camera Pen
has finished charging.

Note: Charge the Camera Pen for at least 6 hours on the first charge and
2 hours for subsequent charges

2. Turning the Camera Pen On or Off

1. Hold the top button for 3 seconds

2. The orange and blue lights will turn on

3. To turn the Camera Pen off hold the top button for 3 seconds

USB Extension Cable

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3. Video Mode

Video mode will record video with sound, and save it to the internal memory
of your Camera Pen.

1. Unscrew the Camera Pen and set the switch located on the USB
end of the pen to “V” video mode

2. Hold the top button for 3 seconds

3. The orange and blue lights will turn on

4. The light will then turn solid blue. The Camera Pen will
automatically begin recording

“V” or Video switch

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3. Video Mode (cont.)

5. Push and release the top button to stop recording. The light will
turn to a solid orange to indicate standby mode

6. To capture a second video, push and release the top button
when in standby mode. The light will turn solid blue, to
indicate that video is currently recording.
Press and release the button again to stop recording, and return to
standby mode.

7. When you have finished recording and are in standby mode, press
and hold the top button until no lights are shown. The Camera Pen
is now switched off.

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4. Photo Mode

Photo mode will capture still images and save them to the internal memory of
your Camera Pen.

1. Unscrew the Camera Pen and set the switch to “P” photo mode

2. Hold the top button for 3 seconds

3. The orange and blue lights will turn on

4. The light will then flash orange once,
indicating you are in photo mode.

5. Push and release the top button to take a photo.
The light will flash blue to indicate a photo has
been taken before returning to standby mode

6. When you have finished capturing photos,
press and hold the top button until no lights are shown.
The Camera Pen is now switched off.

“P” or Photo switch

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5. Transferring Videos and Photos to
Your Computer

1. Unscrew the Cocoon Camera Pen

2. Plug into a USB port on your computer. If required, use the
included USB Extension Cable

3. Your computer will automatically detect the Camera Pen as a
removable drive - like a USB memory stick.

- On a Mac, you can access the Camera Pen from your desktop.
Look for the removable disc icon on your desktop.

- In Windows, you can access the Camera Pen from My Computer
where it will be listed a removable device.

Tip: On some Windows devices an autoplay screen will automatically appear
depending on your settings. You can simply click on “Open to View Files or
Folders” to quickly access the Camera Pen photos and images. If this window
does not appear, you can open My Computer to access the drive.

4. Always safely remove the device before removing the Camera
Pen from your computer depending on your Operating System
(Windows or Macs), otherwise data failure may occur.

Note: The drive letter will change depending on how many devices you have
connected to your computer.

6. Deleting Files

1. Connect Camera Pen to your computer.

2. Navigate to the Camera Pen folder as per the instructions in section 5.

3. Select the photo or video files you wish to delete.

4. Delete the files as you normally would, for example press the delete
key on your keyboard, or drag the files to the trash.

Warning: Once you delete files, they cannot be retrieved.

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7. Setting the Time

Setting the time allows photos and videos to appear with the correct capture
time and date. The date and time can be set using the WriteTime wizard
(Windows only) or by editing time.txt on the Camera Pen internal memory.

Setting the time using the WriteTime wizard (Windows only)

1. Connect the Camera Pen to your computer

2. Navigate to the camera pen drive as per the steps in section 5.

3. Open the WriteTime application

4. In devices, enter the drive letter that your Camera Pen appears on

5. Click Update

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7. Setting the Time (cont.)

6. Click OK

7. The file will automatically save and sync the computer time to a file
called time.txt

Tip: If you delete the WriteTime application by accident. You can download the file
again to your Camera Pen from the Winplus website at
www.winplus.com.au

Setting the time manually (Mac or Windows)

1. Connect Camera Pen to your computer.

2. Open the your text editor application

- On Mac, navigate to the applications folder, and open the TextEdit
application.

- On Windows, open the Notepad application.

3. Type the current date and time in the following format:
YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS
For example, 3:57pm on the 29th of October will be entered as:
2013-10-29 15:57:00

4. Save the file as time.txt into the root directory of the Camera Pen
(eg: x:/time.txt)

Note: The time entered is linked to the time which the file is created.

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8. Using the Camera Pen as a Webcam

1. Connect the Camera Pen to the USB extension cable

2. Plug the extension cable into a USB port on your computer

3. Once the Camera Pen has entered charging mode press and
release the button to enter webcam mode

4. The first time webcam mode is activated the operating system will
automatically detect and install the correct drivers’

5. Test the webcam using any installed video software such
as Skype

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9. Resetting the Camera Pen to Factory
Settings

1. Turn on the Camera Pen into standby mode

2. Insert a small object such as a pin into the reset hole
to push the hidden button

3. If the button is pushed correctly the LED lights will
immediately turn off

Note: Videos and photos will not be deleted when resetting the Camera Pen.
The time & date settings will be lost.

Reset hole

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10. Replacing the Ink Cartridge

1. Unscrew the Camera Pen

2. Using a Phillips head screwdriver, unscrew the ink cartridge

3. Insert the new ink cartridge and screw in

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PROBLEM SOLUTION

My Camera Pen is not
recording video

- Make sure the Camera Pen is charged

- Download all videos and photos from the
Camera Pen and then delete them to free space

- Unscrew and set the switch to V for video mode

The time is not correct
and the WriteTime
application is no longer
on my Camera Pen

1. Open Notepad or TextEdit on Mac

2. In the body of the file enter the time in the
following format YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS

3. Save the file as time.txt on the pen root
directory

4. Unplug and restart the Camera Pen

Photos are not clear - Hold the Camera Pen still when taking photos

- Add more light if possible

How long do I need to
charge the Camera Pen?

- For the first charge make sure you connect to
USB and charge for at least 6 hours

- For subsequent charges, connect and charge for
2 hours

How do I write with the
pen?

- Twist the Camera Pen tip to expose the pen

The Camera Pen is not
responding correctly

- Turn on the Camera Pen

- Reset the Camera Pen by inserting a small object
like a pin into the reset hole below the LED and
push in the hidden button

- When the button is correctly pushed the Camera
Pen will power off

11. Troubleshooting

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Support

For additional support including helpful guides and videos, visit the Cocoon
support website at www.winplus.com.au

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Warranty Details

This product is warranted against defects for a period of One year If the
product is faulty, Winplus will repair or replace the product (at its discretion)
at no cost to you provided the Cocoon HD Camera Pen has been used in
accordance with instructions provided. The benefits under our Warranty
are in addition to other rights and remedies under consumer law in relation
to these goods. Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded
under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or
refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably
foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods
repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the
failure does not amount to a major failure.

Winplus Australasia Pty Ltd
PO Box 537
Bayswater Business Centre Vic 3153
1300 663 907

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