V.I.O. Adventure Cam User Manual

Owner’s Manual

Table of Contents

Welcome

Products

How To

Support

Welcome

A note from our President 2

Cam Care & Safety Precautions 3

Products

Adventure Cam 3 4

Adventure Cam H2O 5

S.C.O.U.T. Cam 6

Adventure Cam II 7

Plug Types 8

Power Sources 8

Mounts 8

Lenses 9

Neutral Density Filters 9

Lens & Filter Tool Kit 9

How To

General Connections 10

Connect Cable to Cam 10

Connect Cam to Recording Device 11

Connect Cam to Power Source 12-13

Connect LANC to Recording Device 13

Connect Cam to Television 14

Change the Neutral Density Filters 14

Change the Lenses 15

Focus the Lens 16

Support

Mounting Tips 17

Videography Tips 17

Cam Comparison 18

Troubleshooting 18-19

Glossary 20-21

Customer Service 22

Warranty/Returns 23

1 | Table of Contents

Welcome: A note from our President

Thank you for choosing V.I.O. - dba Viosport and Viotac - cameras and accessories; I am confident you will find our equipment to be of the highest quality in the industry. We are committed to the success of your video pursuits and take great pride in our products and professional level of customer service and support.

The art of capturing video is best achieved when you’re familiar with your equipment; therefore, we ask that you read this manual in its entirety and retain for future reference.

Visit our websites regularly for new product releases, shooting techniques and industry news. Be sure to check out our video gallery – how do your videos compare?

Enjoy your new equipment.

David Ollila President V.I.O., Inc.

www.viosport.com www.viotac.com

2 | Welcome

Welcome: Cam Care & Safety Precautions

Viosport 12v Rechargeable Battery Pack

Viosport Helmet Cam

PLEASE READ THE INFORMATION AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT.

Viosport Helmet Cam

CARE:

• Clean and inspect after every use. Be sure to use a non-abrasive cloth when cleaning the lens.

• Inspect all plug terminals to make sure that they are clean and in proper alignment.

• Never force a connection.

• Always hold the cable end to connect and disconnect.

• Store your equipment in a cool, dry place.

• Check all cables for cracks or exposed wires; if a cable is suspect, discard and replace.

• Cameras are not serviceable – do not attempt to open the case as this will void any possible warranty. The Adventure Cam 3 and S.C.O.U.T. Cam have replaceable lenses, removing the front lens cover will not cause damage and will not void your warranty.

Viosport 12v Rechargeable Battery Pack

IMPORTANT WARNING: Charge the Li-Ion battery with the charging unit and power adapter included in the package only! Inserting any other power adapters may damage the device, destroy the battery pack, void the warranty, and/or cause injury to the user.

CAUTIONS:

• Always unplug the charger when not in use.

• Always replace frayed or damaged wires and broken plugs immediately.

• Always use the charger with the original AC adapter.

• Always unplug your AC power adapter from the wall outlet before cleaning.

• Do not store, place, or use the AC power adapter where it could come into contact with water or moisture.

• Do not recharge the battery under direct sun light.

• Do not short-circuit the metal contacts of the battery pack.

• Do not disassemble, deform, or reconstruct any part of the battery and charger kit.

NOTES:

• It is normal for the AC adapter, charging unit, and battery to become warm during regular operation or when charging.

• If the charger does not charge the battery, check to see if the battery is already fully charged, dead, faulty, or worn out. All rechargeable batteries will eventually wear out after being charged for a certain numbers of cycles.

• Always keep metal contacts clean by wiping the surfaces with a dry, soft, and clean cloth.

• Remove the battery from the camcorder, Viosport Adventure Camera, and/or charger after use. These devices will continue to drain a small current from your battery even if they are turned off.

• All batteries will naturally discharge over time even if they are not in use. Be sure to recharge the battery on the same day or the day before you plan to use it.

3 | Welcome

Products: Adventure Cam

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Resolution 520 TV Lines Light Sensitivity 0.2 Lux F 2.0 CCD Chip Sony Ex-View ® 1/3” Power Supply 12 VDC (+/- 10%) Lens 3.6mm Power Consumption 1.2 W (+/- 10%) Field of View 72.5 degrees Weight 105g H x V (pixels) NTSC: 811 x 508 Dimensions 23mm (Ø) PAL: 752 x 582 x 80mm (L) Outer Casing Silver

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Products: Adventure Cam H2O

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Resolution 480 TV Lines Light Sensitivity 0.05 Lux F 2.0 CCD Chip Sony Hyper HAD ® 1/3” Power Supply 12 VDC (+/- 10%) Lens 3.6mm Power Consumption 3 W (+/- 10%) Field of View 93 degrees Weight 196g H x V (pixels) NTSC: 510 x 492 Dimensions 32mm (Ø) PAL: 500 x 582 x 110mm (L) Outer Casing Silver

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Products: S.C.O.U.T. Cam

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Resolution 520 TV Lines Light Sensitivity 0.2 Lux F 2.0 CCD Chip Sony Ex-View ® 1/3” Power Supply 12 VDC (+/- 10%) Lens 3.6mm Power Consumption 1.2 W (+/- 10%) Field of View 72.5 degrees Weight 105g H x V (pixels) NTSC: 811 x 508 Dimensions 23mm (Ø) PAL: 752 x 582 x 80mm (L) Outer Casing Matte Black

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Products: Adventure Cam II

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Resolution 380 TV Lines Light Sensitivity 1 Lux F 2.0 CCD Chip Panasonic 1/4” Power Supply 12VDC (+/- 10%) Lens 2.9mm Power Consumption 130mA (+/- 10%) Field of View 90 degrees Weight 80g H x V (pixels) NTSC: 510 x 492 Dimensions 22mm (Ø) PAL: 500 x 582 x 76mm (L) Outer Casing Black

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