Kaiser Baas X Limited Edition Complete User Manual

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Complete User Guide
X Limited Edition
Action Camera
Contents
DISCOVER: ADVENTURE
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Disclaimers & Warnings
Product Diagram
Getting Started
Capture Videos
Capture Photos
Eect Settings
General Settings
Playback
Battery Guide
Maintenance
FAQ
Specications
Support
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Disclaimers & Warnings
Before using your Kaiser Baas camera please ensure you read and understand the following product and safety precautions.
DO NOT use the camera in water without the waterproof case.
ALWAYS check the waterproof case seal is clean and free of debris prior to use in water.
DO NOT attempt to open the camera or modify it in any way. If the camera has been opened the warranty will be void. Maintenance and repairs should only be performed by Kaiser Baas.
DO NOT handle or charge the camera without its waterproof case using wet hands. Failure to observe this may result in damage to camera and persons.
ONLY recharge the camera battery using the supplied USB cable.
• If using a wall charger, ensure that it is a certied product for your region. AC Input:
100-240VAC 50/60Hz. DC Output: 5V 1A.
Only use a USB wall charger with suitable
approval and certication. Do not charge in
conditions outside of the 10°C - 45°C range. If you do not know the voltage and current
of your charger, use the included cable to
charge from your computer.
• The camera should not be used in heat
exceeding 55°C (131°F).
DO NOT drop, crush, pierce, bend, deform or microwave the camera.
Before operating
please ensure you have read
and understood
the safety
precautions
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Product Diagram (Back)Product Diagram (Front)
Mode/Power Button
Menu/Record Button
Lens
MicroSD Card Slot
Micro HDMI Slot
Micro USB Port
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Charge LED
Status/Power LED
LCD Screen
¼” Screw Mount
Battery Slot
Battery Door
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Getting Started
Welcome to your new Kaiser Baas Action Camera. Before you get started capturing footage, please review the User Guide carefully to ensure you get the maximum performance out of your camera.
Battery Charging
We recommend that you charge your camera fully before use. A full charge takes approximately 3 hours using a 5V
0.5A Charger.
The charge LED light on the top of the
camera will be RED when charging and will be OFF when charged. For further
important information about the battery,
see the Battery Guide (page 20).
MicroSD Card Compatibility
Your camera requires a MicroSD Card (not included). We recommend the use of a brand name Class 10 or higher MicroSD Card.
There is only one correct way to insert the MicroSD card.
Do not force the card into the slot as it
may damage the camera and card. The
maximum card size is 32gb.
Format Card
Before you start recording for the rst time, we recommend you format the MicroSD card. The format option is found
in the General Settings Menu.
For information on how to navigate the menu please see the Navigation Guide.
Firmware Update
Please check the kaiserbaas.com/support
page for the latest rmware for your camera. The current rmware can be
found in the general settings page.
Power On/Off
To power ON your camera
1. Insert the battery into the camera.
2. Hold the Power/Mode button for
5 seconds until you see the Kaiser Baas logo appear.
Navigation
Navigate the menus and camera modes using the 2 top buttons found on your camera.
The Power/Mode button toggles between Video Recording, Photo Capture,
Playback Mode and Setting Mode. Click the power button consecutively until your desired mode appears on screen.
Hold the Record/Menu button for 2
seconds to enter into the setup menu. To go back or return to previous menu, hold
the Record/Menu button for 2 seconds.
When you are in a menu, the Power/Mode
button scrolls down.
Use the Record/Menu button to conrm.
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Capture Videos
Kaiser Baas cameras feature 2 key modes; Video Recording Mode and Photo Capture Mode. Both modes
feature dierent settings.
Video Mode
The default mode is Video Mode.
Click the Record button to start recording.
When recording, the blue video LED on the top of the camera will ash
continuously.
Video Settings
To access the Video Settings menu, press and hold the Record/Menu button
for 2 seconds, and short press again to conrm or click with the Power
Button consecutively until you reach the Settings Mode.
Mode
Set which mode the camera is recording in.
Manual
This is the standard video recording mode.
Camera will record continuously until the record button is pressed.
Looping
This allows you to record continuously using footage intervals of 3/5/10 minutes.
The camera will delete the oldest loop recording le and replace with the latest
recording when the Micro SD is full.
Auto Stop
This allows you to stop the video recording
automatically after your desired time of 1 Min/5 Min/10 Min/30 Min.
Video Resolution
Your action camera can be set to support an array of resolutions and frame rates.
The higher the resolution, the greater the
detail and clarity of footage.
Higher frames-per-second (FPS) capture more motion and appear smoother on playback.
Video Quality
This setting lets you select the quality of
the videos. S.Fine is the highest quality
and largest le size. As you move down the options, your video le sizes will be
smaller.
Scene Mode
Set the video scene mode to one of the
following options Manual, Water, Riding, Winter, Diving, Night.
Video Resolution
Resolution FPS Aspect Ratio
1080P
(1920x1080)
30 16:9
720P
(1280x720)
60/30 16:9
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Capture Photos
Photo Mode
When you are in Video Mode, click Power/
Mode button twice to toggle to Photo Mode.
Click the Record/Menu button to take a photo.
Photo Settings
To enter the Photo Settings Menu, press
and hold the Record/Menu button for
2 seconds, and click the Power/Mode
button to scroll to the photo setting menu.
Mode
Change the capture mode: Manual, Timelapse Photo, Burst & Self Timer.
Manual
This mode captures a photo every time
you click the Record button.
Timelapse Photo
Timelapse Photo mode allows you to
shoot a continuous sequence of photos.
This mode is activated by clicking the
Record/Menu button and will shoot automatically until stopped by pressing the Record/Menu button again.
Shoot in this mode with the following intervals 5/10/15/30/60 seconds.
Burst
Burst mode allows you to shoot several photos per second. Shoot in this mode with the following intervals 3 photos/ 5 photos.
Self Timer
When this mode is enabled, it lets you set
intervals for when a single photo is taken after clicking the Record/Menu button.
2/5/10 second intervals are available.
Self Timer
Megapixels Resolution Aspect Ratio
5
2560x1920
(interpolated)
4:3
3 2048x1536 4:3
2 1600x1200 4:3
1 1280x960 4:3
Picture Quality
This setting lets you select the quality of
the images.
S.Fine is the highest quality and largest le
size. As you move down the options your
le sizes will become smaller.
Scene Mode
To set dierent scene mode: Manual, Outdoor, Indoor, Portrait, Landscape,
Night.
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To enter the Eect Settings Menu, press
and hold the Record button for 2 seconds,
and click the Power button to scroll to the
Eects setting menu
Zoom
Digital Zoom by the following options x1, x2, x3, x4.
Filter
Add a color lter eect to your footage. Filters include: Black & White, Sepia, Vivid, Natural, Negative, Warm, Cool, Red,
Green, Blue are available for your options.
AE Meter
Manually control how the camera meters/
interprets light. Available options Center, Average or Spot. The Default Mode is
Center.
EV
Manually control the exposure/amount of
light the camera records. Intervals range:
-2.0/-1.0/+0.0/+1.0/+2.0
White Balance
Manually control the White Balance setting.
Interval range: Auto, 3000K, 5500K,
6500K.
Effect Settings
ISO
Manually control the ISO level the
camera captures footage at. The default option is Auto. Interval options:
Auto/100/200/400/800/1600.
Upside Down
When checked, this setting will allow you
to invert the footage captured - Useful for when the camera is positioned upside down.
Time Stamp
This setting will embed the Time on the
corner of your photos and videos. It is OFF by default.
Note: That the higher the ISO number the more noise/grain will appear in your footage.
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and click the Power button to scroll to the General Settings menu.
Control
This allows you to change the volume of
MIC.
Beep
This allows you to turn on or o the beep
sound.
LED Indicator
Select if you would like to disable the LED lights.
Auto LCD Off
This setting lets you conserve power while shooting. It will switch o the LCD screen after the set interval: O/1 min/3
min/5 min.
General Settings
Auto Power Off
This will power o the camera after a period of inactivity.Intervals of o/5/10/30
Minutes.
TV Out
Setting the desired TV standard, PAL or NTSC.
Time Setup
Set the Date and Time.
Language
Select your desired language.
Memory Format
This option will format the MicroSD
card. Recommended prior to using any MicroSD that has been used in other devices.
Default
Resets all settings to the factory default.
Software Info
Displays the current Firmware Version.
Note: Formatting the card will permanently erase all data on the card. Be sure to backup any content prior to formatting.
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Playback Battery Guide Maintenance
You can playback your footage on a PC or computer/laptop.
Using the supplied USB cable, connect the camera to your computer. Turn the camera on, then the camera will now
appear as an external device.
You may also use a MicroSD Card reader
to view and playback les directly without
the camera.
HDTV Playback
To playback on HDTV you will need a Micro HDMI – HDMI Cable.
When connected, the HDTV will switch
the Camera LCD screen OFF and mirror the camera screen instead.
The camera will only output up to
1920x1080i via the Micro HDMI port.
Only use Kaiser Baas ocial batteries with this product. Never use any third party or unknown accessories or batteries.
To charge the camera:
1. Insert the battery into the camera.
2. Connect the USB Charging Cable to
the Micro USB port located on the camera.
3. Connect the USB Charging Cable to a computer or wall charger.
Adhere to these guidelines to ensure maximum performance and longevity.
• Never use the camera in water without the waterproof case. The camera is not
waterproof without the case.
• If camera has been used in salt water,
ALWAYS rinse the waterproof case in fresh water to prevent corrosion.
• Regularly check the seals for debris or
dust on the door of the waterproof case
to prevent water, sand and dirt ingress.
• Never handle the camera, battery or
MicroSD Card with wet hands or in wet conditions.
• Clean the camera lens and waterproof case lens with a soft micro bre towel
to reduce any blurry footage due to
grease/ngerprints.
4. The camera status LED will be RED
whilst charging. Once charging is complete the status LED light will switch OFF.
5. A full charge cycle will take approximately 3 hours by 0.5A/1A charger.
WARNING!: If using a wall charger, ensure that it is a certied product for your region. AC Input: 100-240VAC 50/60Hz. DC Output: 5VDC 0.5A/1A. Only use a USB charger with suitable approval and certication. If you do not know the output voltage/current of the charger use a computer to charge the battery. Do not charge in conditions outside of the 10°C - 45°C range.
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FAQ
My camera has frozen
Try to restart the camera by holding the
power button or removing and reinserting the battery.
Won’t read my MicroSD Card
Make sure the MicroSD has been
formatted. If you are still having trouble,
please visit kaiserbaas.com/support for a guide on MicroSD compatibility.
What is the maximum size MicroSD Card I can use?
The camera supports up to 32gb MicroSD
cards.
My footage les are split up?
The le system the camera uses is FAT32 and the maximum le size is 4GB. Your camera will split les into 4GB parts. The video length of each le will be
determined by the resolution and FPS
you have set. Lower resolutions will result
in longer les.
How do I know when the camera is charged?
When connected to a power source and powered OFF the camera status LED will
be o.
The audio/mic is too low/mufed
When using the camera in the waterproof
case, audio performance will be signicantly impacted. Try using
the camera without the case for best audio performance.
Choppy Playback
Choppy or slow playback is usually not a
problem with the le. Check the following common solutions:
• Your computer may not support the
minimum requirements for HD playback.
Try recording at a lower resolution and
checking playback.
• Video footage is recorded using the
h.264 codec, your video player may not
support this format. Please use a video player that supports h.264 playback. Visit kaiserbaas.com/support for further information on compatible video players.
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Shutter Speed
1/30 to 1/2000 sec
Video Looping
MOV
Sensitivity
Auto/100/200/400/800/1600
Microphone
Auto Level Control
Display
2” LCD
Format
Video: MOV H.264 Photo: JPEG
Battery
3.7V/900mAh Li-Battery
Battery Life
Video: 90 Minutes
Language
English, French, German, Spanish
Dimensions
48.2 x 44.2 x 43.6mm
Casing
68.3 x 88.6 x 55.3mm
Waterproof
Down to 40m (with waterproof casing)
Sensor
1/2.3” CMOS
Field of View
150°
Resolution
Video:
1080FHD (1920*1080 ) 30/60FPS 720P (1280*720) 30/60/120FPS
Photo: 5M, 3M, 2M
Storage Type
Micro SD card up to 32GB (not included)
Lens Elements
6
Lens Aperture
F/2.4
Lens Focus
0.5m to innity
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Got a question about your Kaiser Baas Action Cam?
Live Chat:
www.kaiserbaas.com/support
Email:
helpdesk@kaiserbaas.com
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