Mobius 2 User Manual

User Guide for the Mobius2 ActionCam
Description
The above picture shows the arrangement of the user operating features. On the bottom of the case there are 4 screw holes which can be used to attach a copper base for a tripod mount. These screw holes are part of the heatsink and can become very hot during usage. Likewise, the copper base will become hot. This is normal. You should never leave the camera turned on in extreme heat without proper cooling - for example in a car parked in the baking sun. If you wish to use the camera in very hot conditions you should ensure the camera is adequately cooled, for example by directing cool air onto the camera or using a ventilator to dissipate the heat away from the camera. High temperatures will also damage the internal LiPo battery. If you use your camera in very hot conditions with external power, for example as a dashcam, you should consider replacing the battery with a Super Capacitor.
This manual does not cover replacing the internal battery or lens. This manual assumes the camera is loaded with the latest firmware available at the
time of writing. Functionality may vary with earlier or later firmware versions.
Cards
You should always use micro SDHC or Micro SDXC cards with a class rating of 10 or above. The cards must be formatted as FAT32 (see below). Currently, all cards with a capacity up to 200GB are supported
Super Capacitor
A super capacitor (supercap) should be used whenever the camera is used for extended periods of time in an unfriendly environment, for example when used as a dash cam. LiPo batteries are not designed for use with high / low temperatures as found inside motorized vehicles. The camera must be powered by external power if a supercap is installed. In addition, the 'Power On - Auto Record" parameter must be set to either 'External' or 'Both'. A supercap only has enough capacity for a few seconds of use. This is enough to save the last video clip and correctly power down when external power is disconnected. The supercap also has enough reserve power to keep the internal RTC (Real Time Clock) running for a few days when the camera is disconnected. The supercap needs up to a minute to fully charge. The instructions in this manual assume the camera has a battery installed.
Formatting
The cards must be formatted as FAT32. The camera will not work with other formats. Never use external programs to format the card while it is in the camera. If you must use an external formatter then use a card reader. It is recommended to use the In­Camera Formatter as described below.
In-Camera Formatting
The Mobius2 (M2) has a built-in card formatter which can be used as follows:
Make sure the battery is charged and the camera is disconnected.
Press and hold the Mode and Shutter buttons. Do not release them.
Very briefly press the Power button.
The red and blue LEDs will start flashing.
Release the Mode and Shutter buttons.
Confirm you want to format the card by pressing the Shutter button or press the Mode button to cancel.
The red LED will start to blink indicating the card is being formatted.
Wait until all LEDs have been off for at least 5 seconds before using the camera.
USB connector
The M2 uses a 10 pin Mini USB connector. The connector is compatible with all standard mini USB cables for USB data transfer and charging.
Cables
The camera requires a standard (5-pin) USB cable for charging or connecting to external battery packs for continuous recording. A standard USB cable is also used to connect the camera to the PC in order to set the parameters or access the camera as an external disk. A special 10-pin USB cable is required for A/V out (TV-Out, Video-Out) You must under no circumstances use any other "special" cable, especially the "special" cable supplied with the old #11 808 camera. Doing so will destroy your camera beyond repair. So, do not use a #11 "special" cable under any
circumstances
. Always use HIGH QUALITY USB cables. Cheap cables may lead to all sorts of problems. If possible, keep the cable as short as possible.
Before you start
Before using the camera for the first time, ensure the internal battery is fully charged. See below under "Charging".
The Reset button
The reset button is the smaller hole located just below and to the right of the card slot. It can be pressed by carefully inserting a bent paper clip or similar instrument. The Reset button should only be pressed in case the camera no longer reacts to button presses. Pressing the Reset button will force the processor to restart. No parameter settings will be lost and the RTC (Real Time Clock) will not be interrupted. Do not confuse the reset button with the larger rear LED to the right of the reset button..
The Power button
Press the power button until the dimmed yellow LED is visible to turn the camera on. Depending on the Power-On Delay parameter setting, the Power button may have to be pressed for 3 seconds. This setting is a safety measure to prevent the camera from being accidentally turned on. After a short while the red LED will turn on and then blink before a steady yellow LED is shown. The camera is now ready for use (standby).
If the camera has been configured with Auto Power On Record set to On, the camera will automatically begin recording in Mode 1.
To turn off the camera, first stop any recordings that may be running by pressing the shutter button and then press the power button. Depending on the Power-Off Delay parameter setting, the Power button may have to be pressed for 3 seconds in order to turn the camera off.
The Mode button
The Mode button enables the camera to be sequentially switched between 3 different modes. Each button press advances to the next mode indicated by the LED color.
Video Mode 1 (yellow LED). The frame rate, resolution, AOV and rotation can be individually configured.
Video Mode 2 (blue LED). The frame rate, resolution, AOV and rotation can be individually configured.
Photo Mode (red LED) which also includes Time-Lapse photos.
The Shutter button
Press the shutter button to start or end a video recording or to take a picture.
LED status indicators
The following LED states are for a camera not connected to the PC.
Steady Yellow - The camera is in Video Mode 1 and is on standby.
Slowly flashing Yellow (1 sec. On, 1 sec. Off) - The camera is in Video Mode 1 and is recording video. The Video Recording indicator (see configuration) must be ON for this to work.
Steady Blue - The camera is in Video Mode 2 and is on standby.
Slowly flashing Blue (1 sec. On, 1 sec. Off) - The camera is in Video Mode 2 and is recording video. The Video Recording indicator (see configuration) must be ON for this to work.
Steady Red - The Camera is in Photo Mode or Playback Mode (if an A/V cable is connected) and is on standby.
One Red flash - The camera has taken a picture.
Steady Green - The battery is charging.
The rear LED
If the camera is configured to show the Recording Indicator, then the rear LED will normally blink in sequence with the main LED while recording or in standby mode.
Connecting the camera to the PC
Make sure a card is inserted and the camera is turned OFF if you want to access the camera as an external device (disk drive, setup). Always connect the camera directly to the PC. Do not use a USB hub. You cannot record video or photos if the camera is connected to the PC as an external drive.
Charging
Connect one end of the supplied standard USB cable to the camera.
Connect the other end to a USB, 5V DC power source (wall charger, PC or external battery).
When the yellow LED turns on, press the Power button to turn the camera OFF.
NOTE: Charging when connected to a PC USB port can be toggled ON or OFF using the setup program. When connecting to a Smartphone, you should turn this functionality OFF. When charging, the green LED will be on. It will turn off when the battery is fully charged. Charging takes about 2.5 hours for a fully discharged battery with the camera turned off and connected to an external USB Charger. Batteries are not covered under warranty. If charged with under-rated chargers or by using a USB hub without an additional power supply, expect longer charging times. For optimum results, the charging voltage should be +5V under load. Only use quality chargers capable of supplying 1000mA (1A) and a stable voltage of at least 5V. Low quality chargers may not be able to supply enough current and can lead to premature battery failure or, in the worst case, even destroy the camera.
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