ion 1023, 1026, 1027 User Manual

Quick Start Guide

Model:

FCC ID:

#1023,1026,1027

NW71023

Thank you for purchasing the iON Air Pro 2 HD sports video camera.

This QSG contains the common functions and features of Air Pro 2 and Air Pro 2 Wi-Fi. For additional features and functions of Air Pro 2 Wi-Fi, please refer to the back part of the manual.

The iON Air Pro 2 can be mounted with the Bike & Helmet Kit or the Board Kit for the ultimate adventure HD recording experience.

Getting to know your camera

Common features:

9 iON Air Pro 2 is a Professional, High Quality Digital Video Recorder that

records Full HD videos with the flip of an an easy slide switch

9 It has the latest 14 Mega Pixel Sensor for you to take great digital photographs

9 A 180 degree high quality lens provides a super wide angle field of view

9 Your camera supports a MicroSD card up to 32GB, allowing you to take videos

in 1080p with 30 frames per second for approximately 4 Hours.

9 Equipped with the microphone jack for connection with an external

microphone.*

9 The Waterproof Housing enables you to operate the camera up to 10 meters

under water.

9 iON Air Pro 2 is about 4.51 ounces or 128g.

* When an external microphone (not included) is connected, audio cannot be recorded through the built-in microphone.

1. Package Contents of Air Pro 2

Carefully unpack the package and ensure that you have the following items:

USB Cable

Universal Power Adapter

Tripod

Secure Strap

CamLOCK Key

Short Ball Joint with

CamLOCK socket on top

Double Faced Adhesive -

Helmet

Helmet Mount with

removable ball join nut

CamLOCK

Quick User Guide

Warranty Card

Pouch For storing your camera or accessories.

Mi-media Card

1. Connect the camera to a computer for

data transfer or camera setup.

2. Charge your camera.

Attach the correct international wall plug to the adapter block and connect to the camera with the USB cable

For mounting the camera without using the camLOCK system

Secures the camera to the mount to provide additional security.

Tightens and loosens the CamLOCK screw.

1. Short Ball Joint - to be installed into the Helmet Mount

2. CamLOCK socket - for attaching the CamLOCK and the camera

Adhere to the helmet mount and/or helmet.

Enables you to mount the camera on different types of helmets by tightening and loosening the ball joint nut

Mount or remove the camera quickly from the CamLOCK socket.

Provides quick information for easy camera operation

Please retain for manufacturers warranty period which is limited to 1 year.

Provides guidance on how to sign up for your free iON cloud storage.

2. Functional Parts of Air Pro 2

1 Power

2 LED Indicator Shows the camera status

3 Recording Slide Switch Slide to start or stop video recording

4 Lens High quality lens

5 MicroSD Card Slot MicroSD card storage location.

6 Mic Jack

7 Mini HDMI Jack

8 Video Resolution Switch Select video resolution: FHD (Full HD) or HD.

9 USB Port

10 Reset Button Reset the camera

11 PODZ Socket

1. Turns the camera on or off

2. Takes a single photograph

To enable you to connect to an external microphone (not included)

To enable you to connect the camera to an HDTV with an HDMI cable (not included)

1. Connect to your computer for data transfer or

camera setup

2. Charge your camera

Connect the PODZ to the camera to perform additional functions

3. Using Your Camera

3.1 Charging up Your Camera

Charge your camera with either the USB cable or AC/DC adapter. The red LED will light up to indicate the camera is charging and it will turn off once the camera has been fully charged. It takes about 3 hours to fully charge the camera.

3.2 Inserting a Memory Card

Insert a MicroSD card up to 32GB (not included) before using your camera. Ensure that the camera power is turned OFF before inserting the card into the slot.

Notes:

1. There is only one correct direction to insert the MicroSD card into the slot. Do not force the card into the card slot as it may damage both the camera and the MicroSD card.

2. A new MicroSD card should be formatted before using. For more information, please see section 4.2.

3. We recommend a class 10 SDHC card.

3.3 Setting up Date and Time

Connect your camera to a computer and run the iON software from the MicroSD card folder. You can set the date and time on the camera via the settings page. Please see section 4.1 to open iON software

3.4 Installing the PODZ

1. Attach the PODZ to the back of the camera and rotate clockwise until the two dots are aligned.

2. Slide the latch on the PODZ to lock it.

WARNING: The latch must be locked in place to ensure the waterproof seal is activated – failure to do so may cause water leakage.

3.5 Recording Videos

Before starting to record, select the video resolution using the Video Resolution Switch. There are two methods for starting the video recording function. When the camera starts recording, there will be a short vibration indicating recording has started. The LED indicator illuminates RED throughout recording.

1. Whether the camera power is ON or OFF, simply slide the Recording Slide Switch from STOP to REC to start recording.

2. When your camera is OFF and the Recording Slide Switch is at REC location, press and hold the Power button to turn the camera ON and it will

start recording.

To stop Recording, move the Recording Slide Switch from REC to STOP .The camera will vibrate and the LED indicator will illuminate GREEN to indicate the recording has stopped. The camera will then enter the Standby mode.

An additional option is to hold the Power button to stop the recording and turn the camera off. The camera will vibrate for two seconds and the Red LED light will turn off.

Notes:

1. An additional 432x240 (w/ 1080p/720p) or 320x240 (w/ 960p) video file will be created simultaneously with the recording of an HD/FHD video file. The smaller video file size allows for more efficient uploading of content to social media platforms and email.

2. Changing video resolution is disabled during video recording.

3. There will be around 1-2 seconds delay before the camera starts recording.

4. The various video resolution options for HD and FHD can be changed under the “Settings” selection in the iON software. (see 4.1)

3.6 Taking Photos

1. Turn on the camera by pressing the Power button.

2. After the camera power has been turned on, press the Power button very briefly to take a photo. A short vibration and a flash of the green LED indicates that the action was successful.

Notes:

1. The Still Photo function is disabled during video recording.

2. Change photo resolutions and shooting mode (Single Shot, Burst Mode and Time Lapse) through the “Settings” section on the iON software.

4. Mounting Your Camera

4.1 Secure Strap

1. Loop one end of the secure strap through

the strap hole of the camera. You may use a pin to help thread it through the hole.

2. Attach the other half to the mount.

3. Clip both ends together when camera is

mounted.

4.2 CamLOCK

iON’s versatile CamLOCK Mount System allows you to attach the camera to any type of helmet (bike, motorcycle, ski, skydive etc.), pole, board (surf, skate, ski etc) and handlebar (bike and motorcycle).

Please refer to the specific mounting guides for instructions on how to install your mounts with your camera for particular activities.

1. Fit the screw of the CamLOCK to the tripod socket of the camera.

2. Screw the CamLOCK until it is tight on the camera.

4.3 Mounting on Your Helmet

Before mounting, make sure the surface of the helmet on whic h the double faced adhesive will be adhered is clean so that the helmet mount can be affixed strongly on the helmet.

1. Loosen the ball joint nut from the helmet mount.

2. Install the ball joint to the helmet mount and tighten the nut.

3. Adhere one side of the double faced adhesive to the base of the helmet mount, then peel and stick the other side to the helmet to permanently secure the mount to the helmet.

4. Attach the CamLOCK and camera into the CamLOCK socket. Ensure that the ball joint nut is tightened securely.

Notes:

1. The CamLOCK system allows you to change the angle of the camera. Simply

loosen the nut, adjust the camera angle and retighten the nut.

2. You can use the same helmet mount to mount the camera on a motorcycle

helmet by purchasing the other optional mounting kit.

5. iON Software Application

The iON Software Application for Windows or Mac lets you connect to a computer by USB to:

1. View and copy the files stored on the camera

2. Change the camera settings

3. Set the Date & Time

4. Format the camera's card

5. Link to the iON website and cloud service

6. Check the firmware update

5.1 Windows Software Application

The Windows iON.exe Software Application comes installed on the camera. To run the application:

1. Insert a MicroSD card with at least 2MB free space into the camera.

2. Press the Power button to turn the camera on.

3. Connect your camera to the PC via the camera’s USB cable.

4. Open the MicroSD folder and you will find the file “iON.exe”.

5. Double click the file to open

5.2 Mac Software Application

1. Visit the ion website (www.iontheaction.com) to download the latest Mac software

application version.

2. Insert a MicroSD card with at least 2MB free space into the camera.

3. Press the Power button to turn the camera on.

4. Connect your camera to the Mac via the camera’s USB cable.

4. Use Finder to locate and open the camera as a new device usually called “No

Name”. You should see a folder “DCIM” and the file iON.exe when you open it.

6. Drag the downloaded file to the new device and put it with DCIM and iON.exe.

7. Double click the newly loaded file to run the Mac Application. The application will

not run if it is not in on the camera’s card. Notes:

The camera can be connected to any plug & play Windows or Mac system and accessed as a removable disk drive. Files can be viewed and copied without the use of the application.

6. Signing Up for Free iON Cloud Storage

You can sign up for your 8GB of free Cloud storage simply go to www.iontheaction.com/ioncloud and follow the steps. The iON Cloud is a great way to store and share your photos and video footage for free.

7. Connecting Your Camera to a HDTV

You can connect your camera to a HDTV with an HDMI cable (not included). Once it is connected you can:

1. Take photos or videos by using your HDTV as a viewfinder

2. Playback any photo or video files saved in your camera

3. Delete any files saved on the camera

4. Format the MicroSD Card

8. Air Pro 2 Wi-Fi (this section applies to Air Pro 2 WiFi model or optional WiFi PODZ accessory ONLY)

A Wi-Fi PODZ turns your iON Air Pro 2 into a Wi-Fi access point. View the camera’s

videos/photos and change camera settings from your mobile phone, tablet or computer. Transfer files back to your computer or mobile device. You can also live-stream the camera view, start/stop recording or take a photo.

8.1 Air Pro 2 WiFi Package Content

In addition to the package contents of Air Pro 2 (Refer to section 1), the Air Pro 2 Wi-Fi has included a Wi-Fi PODZ for performing the Wi-Fi functionality.

Wi-Fi PODZ Rotate to seal the camera.

8.2 Wi-Fi PODZ Functional Parts

In addition to the functional parts of Air Pro 2(Refer to items 1 to11 in section 2), Air Pro 2 Wi-Fi has additional functional parts on the Wi-Fi PODZ.

12 Wi-Fi PODZ Rotate to seal the camera

13 Wi-Fi LED indicator Shows the Wi-Fi status

14 Wi-Fi Power button Turns the Wi-Fi on or off

15 PODZ Latch Locks the PODZ

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