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User Guide
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Index
Introduction .................................................................................................................................................................................. 3
Main features ................................................................................................................................................................................ 3
Contents ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Structure ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
TUBE photo camera usage........................................................................................................................................................ 5
PC connection ............................................................................................................................................................................. 8
TUBE application ......................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Connecting TUBE to a TV/HDTV ............................................................................................................................................ 9
Photo camera assembly ............................................................................................................................................................. 9
Specifications .............................................................................................................................................................................. 10
System Requirements ............................................................................................................................................................... 10
Precautions ................................................................................................................................................................................. 11
Warranty and legal notices ..................................................................................................................................................... 11
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing our Nilox TUBE; the digital HD video and photo camera.
Easy to use, compact and with an integrated design.
It can record your daily activities at anytime and anywhere.
It allows you in this way to remember your experiences and share them with your family and friends.
This manual will guide you step by step in the use and installation of the video camera, giving detailed
information and technical specifications.
Please read it carefully before the use and keep it available for any future reference.
MAIN FEATURES
• 720p HD video Maximum Recording thanks to the easy sliding switch.
• Digital photo shooting up to 5 Mp.
• Compatible with Micro SD memory card; 4 hours HD video recording with 32GB memory.
• Built-in 1050mAh Li-ion battery, with 3 hours non-stop use.
• Waterproof up to 10 meters depth without any extra case.
CONTENTS
Included in the package:
1 Action cam TUBE.
1
Cam locker
1 Cam locker ball joint.
1 90° cam locker ball joint.
1 Helmet mount.
1 Fixing support.
1 Locking/Unlocking key.
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1 Helmet adhesive support.
1 Helmet double side adhesive support.
1 Thickness adhesive support.
1 Thickness double side adhesive support.
1 Short strap.
1 Medium strap.
1
Safety lanyard
.
1 Camera soft case.
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STRUCTURE
1 High quality lens cover.
5
Back air
-
tight cover (rotate to close).
2
Led indicator
,
showing the camera status
(on, off).
6 Standard tripod connection, compatible
with many types of supports.
3 On/Off switch, if long pressed, single shot
if short pressed.
7 Strap hole
. 4 Sliding switch: slide it to start or stop
recording.
8 Cover lock, to avoid fortuitous openings.
Behind the back cover:
9 Micro H
DMI
slot,
for connecting the
camera to the TV.
12 R
eset switch
. 10 Video resolution switch; it can switch
from HD to WVGA.
13 MiniUSB
port
,
for transferring data and
for charging the video camera.
11 External MicroSD memory slot.
TUBE PHOTO CAMERA USAGE
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TUBE CHARGING
The photo camera can be charged by connecting both the USB cable and a AC/DC adapter (not included) to a
PC.
The red LED will indicate that the photo camera is charging and will be off when the battery is fully charged.
The charging operation will need 2 hours.
PLUGGING THE MEMORY CARD
Plug the MicroSD card (not included in the package) before the use.
Make sure that the photo camera is off before inserting the card in the slot.
Note:
The correct MicroSD inserting side is only one.
Do not force when inserting as this may damage both the camera
and the card.
Please format the new MicroSD before the use.
TUBE HERMETIC CLOSING
TUBE allows an hermetic closing to water up to 10 meters (30 feet).
It is necessary to close tightly the camera with the back cover to protect it, when used in wet conditions.
Rotate clockwise the cover on the back side of the TUBE to fix it, until the two black
points are aligned; slide the lock on the back
cover to block it.
To unlock proceed backwards.
Note:
Any failure to observe these precautions
may cause the entrance of water in the
electronic components of TUBE, with consequent damage to the device and
data loss.
The warranty does not cover damages caused by water or by misuse of the video camera. The rubber seal on
the cover works as waterproof barrier to protect the photo camera in case of wet conditions or during diving
and must be constantly kept cleaned.
After the use in salty water wash the product outside and the seal with fresh water and wipe it carefully. Lack
of cleaning may cause corrosion of the product or the breaking of the seal, with further damage to the TUBE.
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HOW TO SWITCH ON/OFF
TUBE switch-on operation :
Keep pressed the key; the photo camera will vibrate and the green LED will light on.
Switch-off operation:
Keep pressed the key; the photo camera will vibrate for two seconds and the green LED will be off.
RECORDING VIDEOS
Before starting recording, select the video resolution.
TUBE has two modes of video resolution, you can chose them sliding the switch on the back of the video
camera:
• 720p (1280x720).
• WVGA (848x480).
When the video recording function starts the camera vibrates briefly and the red LED is on.
You can activate the video recording function in two ways:
With the photo camera in ON or OFF position, slide the switch towards the front side of the camera
to start recording: the red RED light will be visible.
With the photo camera in OFF position and the switch already in REC position, keep the key
pressed to turn the photo camera on; it will start recording in this way.
To stop recording slide back the switch again.
A brief vibration will indicate the end of recording, at the same time the led will turn to green and TUBE will
enter the standby mode.
The same operation can be made by keeping the key to stop recording and to turn YUBE off.
The photo camera will vibrate for two seconds and the red LED will be off.
Notes
• The video resolution cannot be modified during recording.
• The photo camera will start recording after 2 or 3 seconds as it will verify firstly a sufficient
availability of space in the MicroSD card. If the memory is full the photo camera will vibrate
for five seconds and the green LED will flash quickly.
SHOOTING PHOTOS
• Press the key to switch the photo camera on.
• When the photo camera is on, press the key to take a photo. One brief vibration and one flash of the
green LED will indicate that the operation is successfully performed.
Notes:
If the memory card is full, the photo camera will vibrate for five seconds and the green LED will
flash quickly.
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180° ROTATION
The photo camera is equipped with a built-in G-sensor able to detect the orientation of the camera.
Giving TUBE a 180° rotation the video obtained will have the same rotation. In this manner the photo camera
can be mounted in many ways, and the image will be always perfect.
Notes
• The 180° rotation function is available for video mode, not photo mode.
• Adjust the camera orientation before starting the video recording as this function cannot be
activated during the recording.
• The function can be deactivated through the software included.
PC CONNECTION
The device can be connected to a PC as a mass storage device and for photo/video transfer from/ to a PC.
• Connect your camera to the PC through the USB cable included.
• Press the key to turn the camera on.
With the camera connected to a PC as a mass storage device, you can:
• Open the MicroSD folder and check the files saved in the photo camera.
• Format the MicroSD card.
• Delete photos and videos.
TUBE APPLICATION
TUBE is equipped with a software built in the cam itself; it is possible to have access to the application in this
way:
• Plug the formatted MicroSD card in the TUBE.
• Turn TUBE on.
• Connect TUBE to PC through the USB cable.
• Wait a couple of seconds and check if in the computer management you can find the TUBE unit.
The application for TUBE management is inside the unit.
Now:
• Disconnect the photo camera from the PC.
• Turn the camera on.
• Connect the camera to the PC.
• Enter the identified disk unit.
• Start the application.
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The camera general setting can be modified through the software:
• TV mode.
• Frequency.
• Auto turn-off.
• Auto rotation.
• Data and time setting.
CONNECTING TUBE TO A TV/HDTV
It is possible to connect the photo camera to a TV or a HDTV through a HDMI cable (not included).
In this way you can:
• Take pictures or videos using the TV as display.
• Play the photo or video files saved in the camera.
• Delete all the files saved.
• Format the MicroSD card.
• Change the setting parameters of the photo camera.
PHOTO CAMERA ASSEMBLY
The flexible mounting system and the accessories kit included allows TUBE to be mounted on every type of
helmet (motor, bike, ski, etc) or board (surf, skate, ski etc).
SAFETY STRAP
• Tie one end of the safety strap through the hole in the camera.
• Connect the other end to the support or to a safe point.
• When the photo camera is assembled, fix both ends.
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CamLocker
• Fix the CamLocker screw to the camera tripod.
• Screw the CamLocker until it is firmly fixed to the camera.
SPECIFICATIONS
Sensor
CMOS
5 Mega pixel
sensor
Lens
120º ultra wide angle
Focusing
0.5m
-
∞
Video
720p: 1280x720 pixels (16:9), 30 fps
WVGA: 848x480 pixels (16:9), 30 fps
Format: H.264 compression, saved as
MPEG4 (.m
ov
) file
Photo
Re
solu
tion 5 Mega Pixel in JPEG
format
Capture mode
:
single photo
Audio
High quality built
-
in m
icro
phone
ADPCM
Compression
,
automatic gain control
Storage
MicroSD/MicroSDHC
with minim
um Class
6 (
not included
) Average recording times: about 6 hours
(using 32GB in 720p
)
Connection
USB2.0 (
for data connection and
battery changing
) HDMI
Power
Built-in
1050 mAH
rechargeable L
i-ion
battery
Battery life
: approx
3 h
ours
Case
Plastic finish, durable and fashionable
Depth up to 30 feet
/ 10
meters
Dimension
s 96.3mmX40mmX45.8mm
Weight
112.5g
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Operative System
Windows® XP SP3/Vista
/7/8 e Mac 10.5 o
r above
CPU Pentium III o
r above
RAM Minimum
64MB
Interfac
e USB port
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PRECAUTIONS
• Keep the lens clean. Dirt and fingerprints spoil the image quality.
• Close carefully the back case for a better waterproof performance.
• Do not open under water.
• Rinse the camera with fresh water after the use and keep in a dry place.
WARRANTY AND LEGAL NOTICES
TUBE is equipped with a rechargeable lithium polymer battery. To reduce the risk of fire, please avoid
tampering, falls, contact with water or fire.
To avoid personal injury, electric shock, fire or damage to various parts of the product, please follow the
following instructions:
- Do not immerse the product without its waterproof case into water
Personal Safety
Do not open, repair, alter or modify any part of the O-ring of the product. Do not touch the product with
metallic objects or chemicals.
Any failure to comply with what above can cause risks to the person and other people.
In case of malfunctioning of the product, please contact the technical service or a qualified supplier.
Technical support
This product is warranted in accordance with current legislation and therefore please contact your dealer in
case of need of technical assistance and / or warranty service.
Instructions for the environment
This product may contain substances that can be harmful to the environment and to the human health, if not
disposed of properly.
We therefore provide you the following information in order to prevent the release of such substances and to
improve the use of natural resources.
The electrical and electronic products should not be disposed of in the normal household waste, but should
be properly collected in order to be correctly treated.
The symbol of the crossed bin shown on the product and in this page reminds the need to properly dispose
of the product at the end of its life.
In this way you can avoid that a non-specific treatment of the substances contained in these products, or an
improper use of parts of them can lead to harmful consequences for the environment and human health.
Moreover, you can contribute to the recovery, recycling and reuse of many of the materials composing these
products. That is why the manufacturers and distributors of electrical and electronic systems organize the
proper collection and disposal of the equipment themselves.
At the end of the product life please contact your dealer for instructions regarding the collection.
When purchasing this product your distributor will inform you of the possibility to replace your old device
with a new one, on condition that the type of product and its functions are the same.
Any disposal of the product different from what described above will be liable to the penalties foreseen by the
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laws in force in the country where the product is disposed of.
Moreover we suggest to adopt additional measures favourable to the environment: recycling the inner and
outer packaging and properly dispose of used batteries (if any).
With your help we can reduce the amount of natural resources used for the realization of electrical and
electronic equipment, minimizing the use of landfills for the disposal of products and improving the quality of
life by preventing to release into the environment potentially dangerous substances.
Brief Declaration of Conformity
Product in compliancy with 2011/65/CE directive. The complete Declaration of Conformity is available by
Hellatron s.p.a.
Keep the packaging for any future reference.
Warranty information
• One year, if invoices to a company or VAT subject
• Two years, if fiscally described as sold to a private subject.
• This warranty refers to cases of DEFECT OF CONFORMITY , referring to the characteristics of the
product.
• After-sale service and warranty: for more details please see on website www.nilox.com
• Limitations of Warranty: the above warranty is not worthy in case of:
• Lack of purchase proof (invoice or fiscal receipt)
• tampering, damage and forcing for any reason of hardware parts and display
• further defects due to: misuse, unauthorized modifications, or archiving operations out of the technical and
design; use of software different from the included one and use of elements (hardware and software) not
suitable to the product.
• The above information refers to the legislative decree of February 2, 2002, in implementation of
1999/44/EC Directive
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