Contour GPS 1400 User Manual

User Manual

Quick Start Guide

ABOUT THE CAMERA

A Record Status
B Record Switch
C Rotating Lens
D Battery Slot
E Battery Latch
F Card Format Button
G USB
H Format Switch

I MicroSD card
J Memory Status
K Door Lock
L Power Button
M Battery Status
N Update Button (hidden)

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GETTING READY

+ Unlock and push up to

open back door.

+ Insert battery with (+) aligned.
+ Align back door slightly above

camera and slide down until it clicks.
Slide lock to secure door.

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POWER UP

+ Push power button.
+ Camera beeps and lights turn off.
+ You are ready to record.

Note: Record status will flash while

camera is getting GPS lock.

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RECORD

Record

+ Start: slide switch forward.
+ Stop: slide switch back.
+ Congrats, your first video!

+

SHARE

Share

+ Connect your camera to computer using USB cable and install

Contour Software or download at: www.contour.com/support/software.

+ Connect camera to computer with USB cable.
+ Use Contour Software to import, clip, and share your videos.

Note: HD is beautiful but some computers cannot play smooth HD video. Visit

www.contour.com/support for the latest information on computer requirements.

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+

FORMAT SWITCH

Use switch under back door to select video format.

Default Formats:

1: 1920 x 1080 @ 30 fps
2: 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps

Alternate Formats:

+ 1280 x 960 @ 30 fps
+ 1280 x 720 @ 60 fps
+ Picture Mode

Use Contour Software to adjust video settings and update GPS
settings for faster acquisition time.

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POWER

Power

Recharge

+ Connect to computer with

USB cable.

+ Red light indicates charging.

Power Off

+ Press and hold power button

for 3 seconds.

+ Double beep & lights turn off.

+ Charge complete when light

turns green (about 4 hrs).

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Note: Always turn camera off
before removing SD card.

+

STATUS

Press power button to check status.
+ Memory / Battery Available

Green > 50%
Yellow 20-50%
Red < 20%

2GB microSD card included. Accepts up to 32GB microSD.

+

ERROR CONDITIONS

+ Record Status

Green = ready
Red = recording
Yellow = memory full or corrupt

+ GPS searching: Record status flashes.
+ Low battery: (3) beeps, battery status flashes red, shuts off.
+ No card: (3) beeps, memory status flashes yellow.
+ Memory full: (3) beeps, memory status flashes red.
+ SD card unformatted: (3) beeps, Memory status flashes yellow and red.
+ Press card format button with small object to format card.

Camera beeps when complete. See “F” on page 1.

Note: For a faster lock at a new location, reset GPS by pressing Update Button during power up.

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Flat Surface Mount

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FLAT SURFACE MOUNT

+ Locate the best spot for your camera.
+ Check the angle and position by sliding camera onto

mount and taking a test video.

+ Prepare surface and adhere mount.
+ Slide your camera onto rails.
+ Unlock the mount and rotate

camera to the perfect angle.

+ Press “Lock” to lock the

camera into place.

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Goggle Mount

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GOGGLE MOUNT

+ Slide camera on rails until completely forward.
+ Press thumb on large tab

(top of mount) and pull camera away.

+ Slide goggle strap into base.
+ Align vertical angle of camera.
+ Snap rails back into

mount over strap.

Thumb tab

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+

ALIGN

+ Press power button to activate lasers.
+ Aim at your hand, a wall, or other object.
+ Rotate lens to align lasers horizontally.
+ Remove and reorient mount rails to

adjust mount angle. Aim a little high for
the best shot.

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+

LEASH

+ Unclip leash.
+ Loop one end of leash

through side hole of
camera, then out back.

+ Attach other half of

leash to mount.

+ Clip leash together.

Note: DO NOT ATTACH THE LEASH TO THE CAMERA WHEN THE CAMERA IS MOUNTED

ON HELMET OR GOGGLES, WHEN THE CAMERA WILL BE USED IN HIGH WINDS OR AT
HIGH VELOCITIES, OR IN ANY OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES WHEREBY THE CAMERA COULD
CAUSE INJURY OR HARM IN THE EVENT THAT IT COMES LOOSE FROM THE MOUNT AND
REMAINS TETHERED BY THE LEASH. BY ATTACHING THE LEASH TO THE CAMERA, YOU
AGREE TO WAIVE ANY CLAIMS AGAINST CONTOUR, INC. AND ANY OF ITS AFFILIATES,
AGENTS, EMPLOYEES, OFFICERS OR DIRECTORS ARISING FROM THE USE OF THE LEASH.

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Cautions and Warranty

This Important Product Information Guide contains regulatory, safety,
handling, disposal and recycling information, as well as the 180-day
limited warranty for your Contour GPS Camera.

Read all safety information below and operating instructions before using Contour
GPS Camera to avoid injury. For detailed operating instructions and the
latest Important Product Information Guide, go to: www.contour.com/support.

WARNING: Failure to follow these safety instructions could result in fire,
electric shock, or other injury or damage.

Battery and Handling
The lithium-ion battery may present a hazard if mistreated. Do not
disassemble, crush, or puncture the lithium-ion battery. Do not immerse
battery in water and store in a cool dry place when not in use. Do not use
or leave battery near a heat source or in direct sunlight.Contour GPS uses
a rechargeable lithium-ion, 3.7V, 1050mAh battery. Do not use batteries
other than those specifically designed for the Contour GPS. Use of any

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other battery may invalidate the warranty provided by Contour, Inc. and
may present a risk of fire or explosion.

To charge, only use the Contour USB Cable with a high power USB port
on a computer or other device that is compliant with the USB 2.0 or 1.1
standards, or a Contour wall, car or battery charger.

Disposal information

Do not dispose of either the Contour GPS Camera or lithium-ion battery in
a fire. Dispose of batteries in accordance with local laws and regulations.

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Leash Use: DO NOT ATTACH THE LEASH TO THE CAMERA WHEN THE
CAMERA IS MOUNTED ON HELMET OR GOGGLES, WHEN THE CAMERA
WILL BE USED IN HIGH WINDS OR AT HIGH VELOCITIES, OR IN ANY
OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES WHEREBY THE CAMERA COULD CAUSE INJURY
OR HARM IN THE EVENT THAT IT COMES LOOSE FROM THE MOUNT AND
REMAINS TETHERED BY THE LEASH. BY ATTACHING THE LEASH TO
THE CAMERA, YOU AGREE TO WAIVE ANY CLAIMS AGAINST CONTOUR,
INC. AND ANY OF ITS AFFILIATES, AGENTS, EMPLOYEES, OFFICERS OR
DIRECTORS ARISING FROM THE USE OF THE LEASH.

FCC information

Contour GPS Camera
Model: 1400
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

+ This device may not cause harmful interference, and
+ This device must accept any interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired operation.

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Warning: Changes or modification to this unit not expressly approved
by party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment. 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 to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and
if not installed and used in accordance with instructions, it may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. There is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged
to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

+ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
+ Increase separation between equipment and receiver.
+ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that

to which the receiver is connected.

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+ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

The CE symbol on your Contour GPS camera indicates that it is in
compliance with the Safety of Laser Products, Electromagnetic
Compatibility (EMC) directive, and Limits and Methods of
Measurement of Radio Interference Characteristics of ITE.

Industry Canada
This Class B device meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference­Causing Equipment Regulations.

Cet appareil numerique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du
Reglement sur le materiel broulleur du Canada.

Laser Notice

Contour GPS is a Class II laser device. Laser radiation is emitted from
the Contour GPS when using the lasers for alignment. Please use
caution and do not stare directly into the beam or point at others.

Repairing or Modifying
Never attempt to repair or modify a Contour GPS Camera yourself.
Disassembling Contour GPS Camera, including the removal of external
screws, may cause damage that is not covered under the warranty. The

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Contour GPS Camera does not contain any user-replaceable parts, except
the MicroSD card and battery.

RoHS

Contour GPS cameras comply with the European Union’s R0HS directive
2002/95/EC and similar regulations that may be adopted by other countries
for European Sales.

CONTOUR, INC. LIMITED WARRANTY Contour, Inc. (“Manufacturer”) war­rants to the original end user (“Purchaser”) that for the 180 days (“Warranty
Period”), the Contour GPS Camera (excluding any third party software) and
accessories (“Product”) will be free from defects in materials and workmanship
when properly installed and used for its intended purpose and in its intended
operating environment. This warranty does not apply to any Product that has
been: (i) altered, repaired or modified or (ii) damaged or destroyed by accidents
or similar events or by any intentional, reckless or negligent acts or omissions
of any party. In the event of a defect, return the Product to the original place of
purchase or Manufacturer, but only after instructed to do so by Manufacturer.
Purchaser shall ship and bear the cost of shipping the Product to Manufacturer

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and Manufacturer shall bear the cost of shipping the Product back to Purchaser
after the completion of service under this limited warranty. Purchaser s exclu­sive remedy and Manufacturer s entire liability under this warranty will be for
Manufacturer at its option to repair or replace the Product or refund purchase
price less any rebates. Manufacturer does not warrant against loss of any data
(including data stored on Product returned to Manufacturer for service), and
assumes no liability for such loss. Purchaser assumes all liability, and as such
releases Manufacturer from any liability, for any accident, injury, damage, death,
loss, illegal activity or any other claim that may occur resulting from or during
use of the Product, whether or not such use is foreseeable by Manufacturer.

ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR
A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE
APPLICABLE EXPRESS WARRANTY. ALL OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED
CONDITIONS, REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTY OF NON-INFRINGEMENT, ARE DISCLAIMED. Some
jurisdictions do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty
lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to Purchaser. This warranty

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gives Purchaser specific legal rights, and Purchaser may also have other
rights which vary by jurisdiction.

All third party software provided with the Product is provided “AS IS”.
Purchaser assumes the entire risk as to the quality, performance, accuracy
and effect of such software, and should it prove defective, Purchaser, and not
Manufacturer, assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing or repair.
TO THE EXTENT NOT PROHIBITED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT WILL
MANUFACTURER BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOST DATA, REVENUE OR PROFIT,
OR FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL OR PUNITIVE
DAMAGES, HOWEVER CAUSED REGARDLESS OF THE THEORY OF LIABILITY,
ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE
THE PRODUCT, EVEN IF MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE
POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT WILL MANUFACTURER’S
LIABILITY EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY PURCHASER FOR THE PRODUCT.

The foregoing limitations will apply even if any warranty or remedy
provided under this Agreement fails of its essential purpose. Some

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jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not
apply to Purchaser.

Contour Disclaimer

All purchasers, users, and any or all parties involved or engaging in
the use of Contour, Inc. (“Contour”) products agree to the following:

+ Contour does not promote or endorse high risk, careless and/or

dangerous actions when using its products.

+ Contour is not liable for any use or misuse of Contour Products

or any video captured that may be considered illegal.

+ Contour is not responsible for any illegal actions taken while

recording, attempting to record, or editing video that was
captured with our products.

+ Contour Products’ primary purpose is recording legal sports activities

as seen by all Local, State, Federal, and Country laws.

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We are here to help

Keeping Shoot and Share simple is what we are all about. We would love

to help you have a great Contour GPS experience so please contact us

with any questions you have.

How to get service

To obtain warranty service, register your product at www.contour.com

within 180 days from the date you purchased this product. If service is

required, you may be instructed to deliver the product freight prepaid, in

either its original packaging or packaging affording an equal degree of

protection, to the company and provide proof of purchase in the form of a

bill of sale or receipt which evidences that the unit is within the warranty

period. Contour will, at its sole discretion, replace or repair the product.

Please do not return the product to Contour unless specifically instructed

to do so.

Hours:Monday - Friday 9am to 6pm PST

USAtoll free phone: [phone]

International phone: [phone]

Email:[e-mail]

Web:www.contour.com/support

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Contour Hands-free Camera and/or associated software and other
Contour products are protected by copyright, international treaties, and
various patents, including:U.S.patents:D616,006. Other patents are
registered or pending in theU.S.and in various countries around the
world. Visitwww.contour.comfor a list of applicable patents.

All trademarks and registered trademarks mentioned herein are recognized as the
property of their respective holders. Contour GPS is a product of Contour, Inc.
in Seattle, Washington. www.contour.com ©2010 Contour, Inc. All rights reserved.

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