Motao CV021, CV026 User Manual

Full HD Waterproof Motorcycle & Watercraft Action Camera

CV021~CV026

USER MANUAL

CONTENTS

Main Features

2

Time Lapse Video

13

Buttons and Camera Body

3

Time Stamp on Video

13

Installing Battery

4

Image Resolution Settings

13

Installing MicroSD card

4

Continuous Shot Settings

13

Waterproof Housing

5

FOLDER – System Settings

13

Mounting your Camera

6

Language Setting

13

Remote control

6

Date and Time Settings

14

Screen – Information and Icons

7

Image Flip

14

Main Menu – Navigation

7

Display Frequency Setting

14

Main Menu – Folders

7

Auto Power Off

14

Video Recording – How to

8

Auto Screen Off

15

Image Capture – How to

8

Volume

15

FOLDER – Video Playback

9

Format and Reset

15

FOLDER – Image Viewing

10

Memory Info

15

Deleting Files

10

Camera Version

15

FOLDER – Video Settings

11

Firmware Update

16

Normal Recording

11

Connecting to PC

16

Motion Detection

11

Connecting to Television

17

Set Auto Recording Start Time

11

Battery Charging

18

Auto Record in Vehicle

12

Battery Information

18

Loop Record

12

Camera Specifications

19

Video resolution settings

12

Troubleshooting (Link)

15

Video Sound Record Content

12

Parts Listing

20

IMPORTANT! Never risk your life or the lives of others when making a video. Accidents

will happen so be prepared by becoming familiar with your MOTAO camera before using it.
Do not try to adjust camera settings while riding your bike under any circumstances.
Please read this manual before mounting and using your camera. Save this User

Manual!

For support and firmware updates visit: www.motao.com/support

Inspect Your Camera: The camera shall be inspected upon receipt and checked for any
missing parts per Complete Parts Listing page 20 (Rear Cover).
Repairs: All camera repairs shall be made by authorized personnel only and in

conformance with the manufacturer’s recommendations or the warranty will be void.
Warranty: This Camera is covered by a limited 12 month warranty effective receipt date.

For further warranty information visit www. motao.com/support

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Main Features

480 x 240，1.5” TFT LCD Screen

5.0MP FULL HD CMOS sensor

170° Super wide angle FOV (field of view) under 720P, 127 ° under 1080P 720P

H.264 Compression into MP4 video format

30 Meters (100 Feet) Waterproof

RF wireless remote controller (requires manual power on)

Support Timing record, Motion detect record, Auto record and Loop record

Support Timing Capture (Self-timer), Continuous capture

Zoom focus available under 720P video record and Picture capture mode

Video resolution Settings:

16: 9 Full HD 1920 x 1080P 30FPS

4: 3 Full HD 1440 x 1080P 30FPS

16: 9 HD 1280 x 720P 60FPS

16: 9 HD 1280 x 720P 30FPS

4: 3 WVGA 848 x 480 60FPS

Picture resolution Settings:

4000 x 3000 12MP

3200 x 2400 8MP

2592 x 1944 5MP

Video & Picture playback

Support 1GB~32GB High speed Micro-SD memory card–

(The camera does not have built-in memory.)

High speed USB2.0 interface for Power charge and Data transfer
HDMI、USB and RCA Cable output optional

The camera supports Continuous burst, Motion detection and Time Lapse capture.

For full details on these settings see pages 11 thru 13.

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Camera Buttons and Ports

1. Video Record Indicator (red)

2. Power Indicator (red) & Power charge Indicator (green)

3. Microphone (no Icon)

4. Tripod screw hole

5. Audio output

6. TF card slot

7. ( ) REC & Confirm button

8. ( ) UP & Zoom+ / Remote Pair

9. ( ) Menu button

10. ( ) Down & Zoom-

11. ( ) Power ON & Picture Capture

12. USB Port

13. HDMI Port

14. TFT LCD

15. Speaker

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Battery Installation

Install the battery according to the graphics

A - Open the battery cover

B - Install the battery (Note: label side face up)

C - Close back cover

Inserting Memory Card

The camera does not have built-in memory.
A Micro SD card is required and a class 10
8GB to 32GB is recommended.

After installing the SD card, power on the camera
and an SD card icon will appear in the top right
corner of the screen – this indicates SD card is
correctly installed. If no icon is displayed then an
SD card is not installed or the card is invalid.

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Install a Micro SD card
according to graphic

Using the Waterproof Housing

1. Opening the Latch 2. Insert Camera

Per arrow in the graphic below, pull Open hinged rear cover and insert camera
latch "A" outward and the clasp "B" as shown in the graphic below.
will slacken and allow you to pull lock
mechanism away from the rear cover.

3. Close the Cover

Per graphic to the right, First close the
clasp "B" and then press inwards the
latch "A" to lock tight.

Two button operation only when camera is

Inside the waterproof housing.

Note! The waterproof housing is certified at a

maximum depth of 30 Meters (100 feet).
Should an area of condensation form on the
inside the waterproof housing this will not
cause a problem for the cameras safe function.

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Mounting the Waterproof Housing

To mount, choose the best mount to for the event
you are planning, The MOTAO HD camera kit
includes the following clips, mounts and bases.

Main clip mount which inserts into one of two base
mounts, one for flat surfaces and a curved base
with 3M adhesive backing for helmet mounting.

Two tripod mounts are included, one for use with
the waterproof housing and the other is used
without the housing and mounts directly into the
cameras built in tripod socket

Also in the kit are three mounting stem extensions.

See page 20 for complete list.

Note! Your camera mounts are rugged but they are plastic and may break under heavy stress

and certain rough riding conditions therefore it is recommended that you tie a thin tether line
to the camera housing. If the camera should break lose during riding it will remain tethered to
the bike. Make sure the tether does not connect to or near moving parts of the motorcycle.

Remote Controller

START VIDEO RECORD
Remote to start video record only when Camera is Powered ON.
Remote will not start record if camera power button is OFF.

STOP VIDEO RECORD

Remote to stop video record only, will not power OFF camera.
This allows multiple recording starts and stops.

PAIRING A REPLACEMENT REMOTE with CAMERA

Note – The camera and remote have been pre-paired at the factory when manufactured. This

feature is only necessary when a new remote control replaces the factory paired remote.

1. Hold down the “ ” button on the camera when in power OFF state. Don’t let go.

2. Then press POWER button to turn ON the camera.

3. When camera has powered on immediately press the button (Start Video Record) and

immediately release the “ ” button.

4. When pairing the screen will go dark during the process. If pairing is a success the camera
will power ON automatically. If pairing has failed the camera will power OFF automatically.

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