V.I.O. POV.1.5 User Manual
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POV.1.5 User Manual
Copyright © 2008, V.I.O., Inc. All rights reserved.
POV.1.5, POV Manager, V.I.O. and the V.I.O. logo are trademarks
of V.I.O., Inc. All other product and brand names may be
trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
Contents
Introduction to the POV.1.5 3
Overview of Shoot, Tag, Edit, and Share 4
Set-up the POV.1.5 Recorder 4
Mount the camera head 4
The POV.1.5 Recorder 5
Setting up the POV.1.5 5
Settings 9
Using the POV.1.5 11
Recording Video with the POV.1.5 12
Clip Recording vs. Loop Recording 12
Recording in Clip Mode 13
Recording in Loop Mode 13
Mounting the Camera Head 18
Tips for Mounting the POV.1.5 18
Mounting the POV.1.5 Recorder 20
Connecting the POV.1.5 to a Computer 22
Getting Started 23
Installing the POV Manager Software 24
Creating a new user account 25
Understanding the POV Manager Interface 26
Using the POV Manager 27
Deleting Clips 28
Saving Videos 28
Extracting Clips 29
Sharing Videos 30
Legal and Specications 31
Introduction to the POV.1.5
The POV.1.5 Recorder, Camera Head, Digital A/V
Cable, and Wireless Remote
Shoot, Tag, Edit, and Share. The
POV.1.5 makes it easy to shoot great
video, tag interesting shots while you
are recording, edit your video, and
then share videos online using the POV
Manager software that is included with
the POV.1.5.
The new POV.1.5 is a exible and
durable video recording and playback
system designed for the hands-free
capture of video on land, sea, or in
the air, under almost any weather
conditions. POV means Point Of View,
and this system is built from the ground
up to allow you to record video from
almost any point of view imaginable.
The POV.1.5 is designed to be rugged
and withstand a wide range of
environmental conditions such as dust,
water, and shock. The camera lens can
be mounted almost anywhere including
a vehicle, boat, helmet, headgear,
headset, sports equipment, or rearm.
Anywhere you need it to be to catch the
action. The waterproof, shock-resistant
recording unit can be attached to your
vehicle, worn on your belt or vest, or
stored in a backpack or hydration pack.
The wireless remote control unit can be
strapped to your wrist like a watch, or
mounted anywhere within reach.
Using the wireless remote you can tag
events in the recording so that you can
quickly nd them when editing the video.
You can use the POV.1.5’s special loop
recording mode to save individual clips of
a pre-set length to maximize the amount
of video you can save on you SDHC
card. The POV.1.5 sets a new standard
for Point Of View video recording. It can
record DVD-quality video under the most
demanding environmental conditions,
it includes Windows-based editing
software, and despite its advanced
features and capabilities it is easy to
operate and use.
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Overview of Shoot, Tag, Edit, and Share
The POV.1.5 is intuitive and easy to use. Although this manual provides detailed
information about using the hardware and software, here are the basic steps you’ll
take to Shoot, Tag, Edit and Share video with the POV.1.5:
Set-up the POV.1.5 Recorder
• Connect the camera head to the POV.1.5 Recorder using the digital A/V cable
• Install the 4 AA batteries into the compartment on the back of the POV.1.5
• Install the SDHC Card into the compartment on the bottom of the POV.1.5
Mount the camera head
• Use one of the mounting accessories included with the POV.1.5
• Or be creative -- you can just hold onto the camera head, wedge it
somewhere, strap it down with zip ties, or even hold it in place with duct
tape.
• Shoot video from your point of view
• Hit the POWER button
• Press the RECORD button on the POV.1.5 or the REC/TAG button on
the remote control to shoot some video in Clip mode
•Tag scenes you like
• Use the TAG soft key on the POV.1.5 or the REC/TAG button on the
remote control
• Edit your video with the POV Manager
• Install the Windows POV Manager software on your PC
• Hook the POV.1.5 up to your PC with the USB cable
• Organize your clips and edit your video with the POV Manager software
• Share your video online
• Just click Share to e-mail video clips or edited video projects to
anyone you want
• Get your videos posted to the VIO Gallery
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The POV.1.5 Recorder
This section explains the details of using the POV.1.5 Recorder to Shoot and Tag
your video. To nd out how to Edit and Share your video, refer to the POV Manager
User Guide that appears later in this manual.
Setting up the POV.1.5
Setting up the POV.1.5 is very straightforward. Just connect the camera head to
the POV.1.5 Recorder, install the batteries and SDHC Card, and you’re ready to
start creating video from your Point Of View.
Connecting the Camera Head to the POV.1.5 Recorder
To start setting up the POV.1.5, connect the tethered camera head to the POV.1.5
using the digital A/V cable. Be sure to only twist the grooved metal barrel of the
connector.
The digital A/V cable connector has a small notch in it so that it will only plug in
when aligned properly. Do not force the connector since doing that may damage
the connector pins. Once you plug the cable into the recording unit you then need
to turn the metal ring to screw the cable in place and secure the connection.
The Tethered Camera Head.
Protecting the POV.1.5 Recorder Display
In order to protect the POV.1.5 Recorder’s LCD screen from scratches the POV.1.5
comes with an LCD protective cover, which is a small plastic sheet that is used to
cover the screen.
To install the LCD protective cover:
1. The POV.1.5 is shipped with a plastic sheet covering the display. If this is still
on the unit remove it.
2. Make sure the LCD screen is clean and free of any dust, smudges, ngerprints,
etc.
3. Peel the paper off the back of the sheet and position the plastic sheet over the
LCD and press it down to secure it.
4. Use your nger to smooth out any air bubbles that may be trapped.
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Installing the Batteries
To install the batteries start by turning the POV.1.5 unit over and place it face
down on a at clean surface to avoid scratching the screen.
Back of the POV.1.5
Pull the tabs on each side. Do not force them
down any further than necessary, the tabs only
need to be opened as far as is shown in the
photo to the left
Back of the POV.1.5 with the battery
compartment cover removed.
Now, remove the battery compartment
cover from between the tabs. You can lift
the cover by grasping it at the top and
bottom and pulling straight up, or you
can pry it gently using your ngernail or
a small screwdriver. Note that the tabs
remain attached to the POV.1.5 when you
lift the cover off. Install 4 AA batteries
according to the diagram embossed into
the bottom of the battery compartment.
Replace battery cover and push the tabs
back into place.
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Installing the SDHC Card
To install the SDHC card you need to remove the Input/Output Port cover located
at the bottom of the POV.1.5.
The Input/Output Port cover is attached to the bottom of the POV.1.5 with a
retaining screw. In order to keep the POV.1.5 water-resistant the Input/Output
Port cover ts very tightly, and thus it may appear to be difcult to remove.
Note: Please use a small coin or nail to pry it open. Be careful to pry the
cover open gently so as not to damage the cover or its water-resistant
seal.
The Input/Output Port
cover is located on the
bottom of the POV.1.5
Note: When the retaining screw is fully unscrewed it will be loose, but will not
come completely out of its socket
Once the Input/Output Port cover is removed, insert the SDHC memory card in the
The bottom of the POV.1.5 with
the SD card inserted
slot. You should insert the SDHC card oriented so that the label is facing towards
you and the small notch is in the right top corner - the notched end of the SDHC
card is the one you insert into the slot. When the card is fully inserted it will click
into place.
Replace the Input/Output Port cover and screw the retaining screw clockwise until
it is tight.
Your POV.1.5 is now ready for use.
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Powering the POV.1.5
Press the POWER button to start the
POV.1.5. The button only needs to be
pressed briey, holding it down too long will
cause the POV.1.5 to turn off again.
The POV.1.5 is powered by 4 AA batteries.
When the POV.1.5 is connected to a
computer via a USB cable, the POV.1.5 will
draw power from the computer instead of
the batteries. However, when the POV.1.5
is being powered by the USB cable it is in
USB mode and can be accessed from the
computer - the controls on the unit itself are
disabled with the exception of the POWER
button. Please note that batteries can not be
recharged from the USB power source, nor
can you record while in USB mode.
The amount of recording time you can get
from a set of batteries depends on several
factors:
• The type of batteries you use
• The internal settings of the
POV.1.5 (such as video resolution)
• The external environment
(operating temperature can affect
battery life)
On average a set of standard alkaline batteries should last about 4-5 hours and
lithium ion batteries can last up to 10 hours.
If you want to have a lower-cost and more environmentally friendly solution you
can use rechargeable batteries.
WARNING: Do not mix old and new batteries. Do not mix alkaline, standard
(carbon zinc), lithium ion or rechargeable (nickel cadmium) batteries. Dispose of
used batteries responsibly.
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Settings
The POV.1.5 offers an array of different settings, some of which have been
discussed earlier in this manual.
To access the Settings menu Press the SETTINGS button once. Use the PREV
and NXT soft keys to navigate to the desired setting and the SELECT soft key to
choose the item that you would like to change. After changing a setting you can
press the PLAY button to return to Standby mode.
Settings change from white to red during adjustment. Pressing the SELECT soft
key to choose a setting changes it to white again to conrm that the change has
been made.
The following settings can be adjusted using the Settings menu:
Setting Options
ENABLE REMOTE: Yes or No
REMOTE I.D. :
SPEAKER VOLUME: 0-9
0-9, (Matching Remote Control I.D. setting)
MIC LEVEL: 0-9
TIME AND DATE: hh:mm & mm/dd/yyyy
FRAME RATE: 30, 25, 24, 15 (frames per second)
VIDEO RESOLUTION:
VIDEO QUALITY: High, Medium, Low
RECORD MODE: Clip, Loop
LOOP RECORD TIME 20, 30 sec., 1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 15, 30 min.
LCD SLEEP TIMEOUT Never, after 15 sec., 1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 15, 30 min.
POWER OFF TIMEOUT 20 sec., 1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 15, 30 min.
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS 1-10
FORMAT SDHC CARD Yes or No. (WARNING: formatting erases SDHC card)
VIDEO OUTPUT NTSC, PAL
CAMERA INFORMATION HW: Hardware version FW: Firmware version MAIN: POV.1.5
720x480, 720x400, 640x480, 360x240, 360x200, 320x240
recording unit Serial number HEAD: camera head Serial
Number
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Powering and changing the Remote Control and I.D. Channel
The wireless remote control unit uses an A27 12 volt battery, which is included
with the unit and pre-installed.
If you need to replace the battery in the wireless remote control:
1 Place the remote unit on a at surface with the buttons facing up.
2 Unscrew the four small Phillips screws in each corner and lift the cover from
the remote. Take care to protect the inside of the remote control unit from
dust and moisture while the cover is removed.
3 After changing the battery, replace the cover, tightening the four screws
uniformly to create even pressure against the seal.
Changing the Remote I.D. Channel - On the Remote Control
The REMOTE I.D. channel of the wireless remote control is set using a small rotary
Remote with cover
removed. I.D. set
to 0
dial located inside the remote control. To adjust the channel you will need to open the
remote control unit in the same fashion above.
1. Use a small at blade screwdriver to carefully rotate the pointer to the desired
setting. Take care to protect the inner workings of the remote from dust and
moisture while the cover is removed
2. Replace the cover, tightening the four screws uniformly to create even
pressure against the seal
Changing the Remote I.D. Channel - On the POV.1.5
If you are using more than one POV.1.5 system at the same time you will need
to adjust the REMOTE I.D. channel that the wireless remote control uses to
communicate with the POV.1.5. The remote control and POV.1.5 must be set to the
same channel in order to work together.
The POV.1.5 and wireless remote control are shipped with both of their REMOTE
I.D.’s set to channel 0. There are a total of 10 available REMOTE I.D. channels that
you can use to allow multiple POV.1.5’s and their remote controls to be used in
close proximity without interference.
To change the REMOTE I.D. channel of the POV.1.5 Recorder:
1. Press the SETTINGS button
2. Press the PREV or NXT soft keys until REMOTE I.D. is shown in the display
and press SELECT
3. Press PREV or NXT until the desired channel is displayed and press the
SELECT soft key to choose that channel.
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Using the POV.1.5
Before using the POV.1.5 to record or play back video, you should familiarize yourself
with the layout and controls of the POV.1.5 main unit.
In the upper left corner of the POV.1.5 is the INDICATOR LIGHT which lets you know
the current status of the unit:
•DARK:
Off
•ORANGE:
Booting Up
•GREEN:
Standby
•FLASHING RED:
Recording
•
FLASHING ORANGE:
Warning/Alert
Condition
At the top of the POV.1.5 is the LCD display. The information on the display changes
depending on the current operating mode of the POV.1.5.
Below the display are three SOFT KEYS. The function of each SOFT KEY changes
depending on the current mode of the POV.1.5. The current function of each key is
displayed above that key at the bottom of the display area.
Below the row of SOFT KEYS are the three control buttons:
• PLAY/STOP - In Play mode starts playing the currently selected video. If a
video is currently playing, pressing this button stops playback.
• RECORD - Starts recording of video. Pressing this button while recording
stops the recording and places the unit in Standby mode.
• SETTINGS - Brings up the Settings menu where you can view and change
the various settings of the POV.1.5
Below the control buttons is the POWER button. Pressing this turns the unit on and off.
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