Kogan KHACT3SCAMA User Manual

Table of Contents

Usage Warnings............................................................................................................................................................. 2

Product Introduction.................................................................................................................................................... 2

Product Features........................................................................................................................................................... 3

Product Layout............................................................................................................................................................... 4

Usage and Installation.................................................................................................................................................. 4

Setting up the camera............................................................................................................................................ 4

Preparation....................................................................................................................................................................... 5

Parameter Settings....................................................................................................................................................... 6

Set Video Camera Parameters............................................................................................................................ 6

Set Camera Parameters......................................................................................................................................... 7

Set System Parameters.......................................................................................................................................... 8

Operations........................................................................................................................................................................ 9

Taking a Picture...................................................................................................................................................... 10

Recording an Audio File...................................................................................................................................... 10

Playing Back a File.................................................................................................................................................. 11

File Controls................................................................................................................................................................... 12

Deleting a File.......................................................................................................................................................... 12

Protecting a File...................................................................................................................................................... 12

Automatically Playing a File............................................................................................................................... 13

Starting the Camera in Standby Mode................................................................................................................. 13

Connections.................................................................................................................................................................... 13

Connecting the AV Output................................................................................................................................. 13

Connecting the HDMI Output............................................................................................................................. 13

Connecting the Kogan 3+ Action Camera in USB Mode.......................................................................... 13

Camera Behaviour........................................................................................................................................................ 13

Prompt Tones upon Operations........................................................................................................................ 13

Laser Indicators....................................................................................................................................................... 14

Turning the TFT Screen ON/OFF..................................................................................................................... 14

Storage and Playing of Files.................................................................................................................................... 14

Connecting a USB Data Cable........................................................................................................................... 14

Connecting a HDMI or AV Cable....................................................................................................................... 15

Installation/Use of Backup Battery........................................................................................................................ 15

Installing a Battery................................................................................................................................................. 15

Checking the Battery Power ............................................................................................................................. 15

Recharging the Battery........................................................................................................................................ 15

Technical Specifications............................................................................................................................................ 16

Product Warnings........................................................................................................................................................ 16

Waterproof Housing.............................................................................................................................................. 16

3M Dual-side Sponge Rubber............................................................................................................................ 16

Additional Notes..................................................................................................................................................... 17

FCC Notices.............................................................................................................................................................. 17

Usage Warnings

• Do not drop, knock or shake the video camera.

• Do not put the video camera close to an object that generates strong magnetic field,

such as a magnet or a motor. Do not put the video camera close to an object that emits powerful radio waves, for example, an antenna. Strong magnetic field may cause faults on the video camera or damage the image/voice data.

• Do not expose the video camera to high temperature or direct sunshine.

• Do not put the memory card close to an object that generates strong magnetic field,

such as a television set, a speaker, or a magnet. Do not put the memory card in a place where static electricity is easily generated.

• Disconnect the power supply to stop recharging the battery immediately when over heat, smoke, or peculiar smell occurs during recharging.

• Keep the video camera out of reach of children during recharging, because the power cable may be a choking or electrical shock hazard to children.

• Store the video camera in a cool, dry, and dust-free place.

Product Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Kogan 3+ Action Camera, which has the following characteristics:

• Ultra small size

• User-friendly interface

• Easy operations

• Hand-free shooting to facilitate shooting of real scenarios at any time and place

• Superior recording performance thanks to dynamic HD shooting technology, providing

you with an exciting video shooting experience

This manual describes how to install and use the Kogan 3+ Action Camera. It also provides information about usage, operations, installation precautions and technical specifications of the Kogan 3+ Action Camera. Before using the Kogan 3+ Action Camera, read and understand this manual carefully and keep a copy handy for future use.

The Kogan 3+ Action Camera is a compact, high-end HD digital camera intended for professional applications. It provides the following functions:

• Performs industry-leading HD digital shooting

• Stores voice data

• Displays images in real time

• Performs video recording

• Takes pictures

• Displays time

• Provides laser indication

• Performs 10X digital zooming

• Connects to an external special-purpose microphone

• Performs USB 2.0 high-speed data transmission

• Recharges the battery in USB mode

Product Features

The Kogan 3+ Action Camera has the following features:

• A 170° ultra-wide-angle f/2.8 lens

• Special-purpose HD lens, which supports 1080P, 1080i, 960P, and 720P HD video

recording

• Takes 8M pixels pictures in 3200x2400 resolution

• 10X digital zooming

• Shooting in multiple modes, such as single-key capturing, consecutive three-picture burst

capturing, and automatically continuous capturing

• Independent voice recording function for long-time voice recording

• Built-in vehicle black box for real-time video recording during driving

• 180° photo rollover function

• Connects to an external TFT screen to view the video recording and playback

• Provides better video effects in multiple video output modes (NTSC system): ➢ 1080P (1920x1080P) 30 frames / second ➢ 1080i (1920x1080i) 60 frames / second ➢ 960P (1280x960P) 30 frames / second ➢ 720P (1280x720P) 60 frames / second ➢ 720P (1280x720P) 30 frames / second ➢ WVGA (848x480P) 120 frames / second ➢ WVGA (848x480P) 60 frames / second

• Detects power level of the battery and free capacity of the memory card

• Supports external SD cards for storage, up to 64 GB capacity

• Dynamic high-speed video recording, with light and shade environment transient

response

• Detects light in three modes to meet exposure requirements in different scenarios

• Night shooting mode with contrast and ISO enhancements, improving the clarity and

sharpness of night-time scenarios

• Compact and fashionable design

• HDMI and AV output interfaces for easy connecting to HD monitors or TV sets to view

recorded files.

• Records video programs in MOV format to facilitate playback on a PC and uploading to video-sharing websites

• High colour fidelity to present more clear and natural video pictures

• Supports local playback, deleting files and other operations

• Supports 1/4X, 1/2X, 2X, 4X, 8X, and 16X fast forward, rewind and playback

• Supports RTC time settings and time overlapping

• Supports USB 2.0

• Built-in microphone for high-quality recording

• Supports connecting to an external microphone (special-purpose microphone only)

• 1/4-inch general-purpose interface to facilitate extension of accessories

• Multiple sport accessory support for sport recording

• Shockproof features to withstand mild drops or knocks

• IP68 waterproof housing, withstanding a diving depth of 100 meters, and two-types of

rear-cover deigns

• Automatic standby for power saving, and supports automatic saving of audio and video data.

Product Layout

1. TFT screen 2. Menu key 3. UP key

4. LEFT key 5. DOWN key 6. Playback key

7. OK key 8. TFT screen lock knob 9. Wrist strap hole

10. Buzzer 11. SD card slot 12. RIGHT key

13. AV out/Audio in 14. Record key 15. Video/Audio indicator (green)

16. Power switch 17. Microphone 18. Operating/charging indicator (red)

19. LCD segment screen 20. Shutter key 21. Stop key

22. Lens 23. Video/photo indicator (green) 24. Laser indicator

25. HDMI output 26. USB output interface 27. Threaded tripod mount interface

Usage and Installation

The Kogan 3+ Action Camera can be hand-held or used with hands-free accessories. It can be installed in your required location, or after being equipped with a waterproof housing, placed in water for the shooting of underwater scenarios.

Setting up the camera

Assembling the TFT screen onto the camera Putting the camera into the waterproof housing

TFT screen Video Camera Assemble the TFT

screen onto the camera

Video Camera Waterproof

housing

Put the video camera into the waterproof housing.

NOTE: to remove the TFT screen, press the PUSH snap button, then remove it.

Preparation

Before using the Kogan 3+ Action Camera, complete the following preparations:

1. Power on the Kogan 3+ Action Camera and check the power level a) Turn the power switch to the “ON” position to initiate the system. After the red

indicator is on, the corresponding symbols on the LCD screen turns on and then the system enters the preview state. On the LCD segment screen, you can find the following information:

b) Recording mode: The current recording mode is displayed on the LCD segment

screen. The “ ” icon indicates video mode, whereas the “ ” icon indicates audio

mode. c) Photo mode: The “ ” (shooting) icon is displayed on the screen. d) Power symbol: The “ ”(power supply) icon is displayed in the upper-right corner.

When the system is working, this icon is constantly on. If this icon disappears, it

indicates the Kogan 3+ Action Camera is in powered-off or standby state. e) Video recording duration: In the medium row of the LCD segment screen displays the

duration of the current recording video, for example, 005:20. In the preview state,

press the “Video” key once to display the duration of the video recording, and press

the “Stop” key once to hide the duration.

Note: The duration for video recording on the LCD segment screen is synchronously

displayed with that on the TFT screen. f) Battery capacity indication: The “ ” (battery capacity) icon is displayed in the

bottom-left corner. This icon indicates the battery level when the video camera is

powered on. The more bars the power indicator has, the more power the battery has.

Note: When the video camera is in the standby or power-off state, the power icon is

not displayed. g) USB connection mode: The “ ” (USB mode) icon indicates that the video camera

has been connected to a computer. When the video camera is powered on and

connected to a computer, this icon is lit with the green indicator on the left side

blinking slowly. When the video camera is not connected to a computer, this icon is

not displayed. h) Memory card capacity indication: The “ ” (memory card capacity) icon is displayed

in the bottom-right corner, indicating the available space of the SD card. The more

bars the power indicator has, the more free space you have. If the SD card is full, the

green indicator on the left side is constantly on.

At this time, on the TFT screen, you can find the following information:

i) Working mode: The “ ” (Video recording) symbol is displayed in the upper-left

corner, indicating that the video camera is ready for video recording. j) Battery capacity: The “ ” (battery power) symbol is displayed in the upper-left

corner, indicating the battery level. k) Video resolution: The resolution icon in the bottom-left corner indicates the current

video recording resolution. l) Available storage capacity: If a memory card is available upon power-on of the video

camera, the “ ” (free space of the memory card) icon is displayed in the bottom-

right corner. m) There is no response for “< ” and “>” keys in the preview state. n) When using the supplied power supply or USB cable to recharge the battery in power

off , the "Working/recharging red indicator" on the top of the video camera blinks

slowly. The red indicator will be constantly on upon full recharging. The recharging

time lasts for about 3.5 hours.

Note: Before using the video camera, check whether the battery has sufficient power.

If the power level is low, use the power adapter supplied with the video camera or

USB cable to recharge the battery. The "Working/recharging red indicator" blinks

slowly during the recharging. Upon full recharging, the red indicator is constantly on,

and the “ ” (battery power) symbol is displayed on the TFT screen.

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