
Born in Hawaii – Built for the World
NOVA HD
Waterproof HD Video Sports Camera
User’s Manual
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Table of Contents:
P ref a c e … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … …. 2
System requirements for 1080P HD video ……………………3
Getting to know your camera …………………………… ……..4
Getting Started……………………………………………………5
Using NOVA HD…………… …………………………………… ….7
Basic Operations of NOVA HD camera………………………….8
Camera Settings………………………………………………….9
Video Menu……………………… … … … … …………………….9
Photo Menu…… … …………… … ……………… … …………… 12
Setting Menu… … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … . .14
View Photos or Playback Videos………………………………15
Deleting Files………………………………………………… …..16
To operate RF remote control……………………………………..16
Specifications……… ………… ……… … ……… ………… ……. 16
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PREFACE
Thank you for purchasing the Intova NOVA HD waterproof sports camera! The rugged, durable and
waterproof NOVA HD will help you capture high quality video and photos in many different venues
and environments. Visit www.intova.net to view the wide range of mount and system options
available. Enjoy!!
Main features:
Video Resolution:
1080p@30fps,
720p@60fps, 720p@30fps
(WVGA)848x480p@60fps, 848x480p@30fps
VGA
Photo Resolution:
12MP, 8MP, 5MP and 3MP
Rugged polycarbonate housing
Waterproof to 200 feet / 60M
140 degree Wide-angle lens
4x Digital Zoom
Uses same filters and lenses as EDGE X and CONNEX
Waterproof RF remote controller
1.5” / 3.8cm TFT-LCD 480x240
Rechargeable Li-ion battery 1450mAh
Micro USB charger/download port
Battery life: 2.0 hrs (LCD on), 3 hrs (LCD off)
Diving Mode
Motion Detection Mode
Time Lapse mode
Self-capture mode
Burst Mode: 3, 5, 10 photos
Video Rotation Mode (rotate video 180° when camera is mounted upside down)
Manual White Balance
Picture in Video (take photo at same time as video recording by pressing OK button)
Video recording LED indicator- blinking blue light
Audible record alert
Camera floats
High Definition TV output
Video format: H.264 / Photo format: JPEG
Supports Micro SD Card up to 32GB with class 10 required for HD video recording (not included)
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Mac OSR X 10.6.3 or later
Intel® Core 2 Duo
TM
or faster
Intel® Core 2 Duo
TM
or faster
Minimum 2GB of system RAM
Recommended: 4GB
Minimum 2GB of system RAM
Recommended: 4GB
Video card with minimum 256MB of RAM
Video card with minimum 256MB of RAM
Recommended screen resolution 1920x1080
(minimum 1024x768)
Recommended screen resolution 1920x1080
(minimum 1024x768)
Important notice:
Do not attempt to take apart the camera as there are high voltage parts and dangerous electric
shock can occur.
If the camera is dropped or smashed and internal parts are exposed, do not touch as there is a
danger of electric shock.
Do not leave the camera in direct sunlight or near heat sources as these can damage the
camera.
If camera becomes hot during use, turn off the power immediately.
For storage, remove the memory card and keep camera in a cool, dry place with housing door
slightly open.
Before each use, clean and maintain O-ring by removing any dirt, sand and other debris and
lightly lubricating with silicone grease to prevent drying and cracking.
Use float strap as extra precaution for water use.
If camera stops responding to button controls, reset camera by inserting the end of a paper
clip into the reset hole (please see page 4).
System requirements for 1080P HD video (minimum)
Included Accessories:
User’s manual mini CD, Micro USB cable, waterproof RF remote controller, wrist strap, lens cap,
silicone grease, Quick Start Guide, optional accessory brochure.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA
POWER ON/OFF, MODE, MENU
SCROLLING button
MENU button, DELETE file (press to be
able to delete file while in view mode)
Micro USB charging/downloading port
Video recording in progress light (blue),
Li-ion battery charging in progress (red)
High Definition TV out port
UP, ZOOM OUT and LCD ON/OFF
button
OK, Picture in Video (press to take
photo during video recording), and File
Viewing button
Thumb press backdoor opening system in
case of vacuum; see page 5.
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GETTING STARTED
Opening the housing:
Follow the steps below to open the housing. Sometimes a vacuum seal may occur, use thumb press
system to open.
IMPORTANT: Before each use, clean and maintain O-ring by removing any dirt, sand and other
debris and lightly lubricating with silicone grease to prevent drying and cracking.
Inserting the Micro SD card:
Make sure that camera is turned OFF when inserting or removing Micro SD card. Locate Micro SD
card port on your camera (refer to page 4). Insert card with gold contacts facing towards LCD screen.
Push down until card clicks into place. To remove, press down on inserted card to click and then
release. NOVA HD uses Micro SD card up to 32 GB. For HD video, speed class 10 is required.
1. The camera cannot record video or take photos without a properly inserted memory card.
2. Format the Micro SD card before use.
3. If the card does not work with the camera, please try another card.
4. When recording video in 1080p resolution, card speed class 10 is required.
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