Contents Warning Warning Main features Box contents You are advised to test the waterproof case empty by submerging it in water Functions to ensure that it does not malfunction. Instructions for use You must ensure there are no foreign objects around the rubber seal or Changing the mode of the camera connecting terminals on the waterproof case.
Instructions for use Inserting the memory card Turning power on and off The Explore 1080 Action Camera doesn’t have any internal memory. To be able to record video or capture photos using the camera, you must have your 1. Long Press the Power/Mode button (3) to turn on the camera. micro SD card inserted (32 GB max, not included).
Changing the mode of the camera Using Video Mode By selecting Video mode you can capture high quality, full HD videos with The camera has 6 different modes: Video Mode, Photo Mode, Burst Mode, your Explore 1080 Action Camera. In the Settings mode you can change the Time Lapse Mode, Settings Mode, and Playback Mode. Resolution, Exposure and add Date Stamps to your video recordings.
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Changing the mode of the camera Using Burst Mode [...continued] By selecting Burst mode you can take a series of 3 photos within one ‘burst’, Recording audio within a video the Burst settings can be changed in the Settings Mode. If using the camera with the waterproof case, audio will be recorded although 1.
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Changing the mode of the camera 1. Turn on the camera and press the Power/Mode Button (3) until you enter [...continued] Settings mode. Using Time Lapse Mode 2. Use the up and down keys (10) (12) to scroll through the options in the By selecting Time Lapse mode you can take a series of photos at set intervals, menu until you see Time lapse.
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Changing the mode of the camera Viewing video files [...continued] 1. Once a video file is selected press the Shutter/Ok Button (1) to play. Using Playback Mode 2. W hilst playing the video file you can fast forward by pressing the 1. Turn on the camera and press the Up button (10) to enter the playback Up Button (10) or rewind by pressing the Down Button (12). selection mode.
Changing the camera settings In the general settings menu, you will find the following options: General settings 1. To enter the general settings menu, turn on the camera and press the Menu Function Power/Mode Button (3) until the Settings mode is selected. Change the video resolution for the video recording. Select a Video Resolution 2. Press the Shutter/Ok Button (1) to confirm the selection.
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Changing the camera settings [...continued] Select the resolution of your photos in megapixels Change the language of your Explore Action Camera Photo Resolution Language 12MP] / [8MP] / [5MP] / [2MP] [English] / [Dutch] / [German] / [French] / [Spanish] / [Italian] / [Portuguese] / [Chinese] / [Japanese] / [Russian] / [Czech] / Burst Photo Turn on Burst Photo mode to take 3 photos in quick succession...
Using Wi-Fi Changing the camera settings [...continued] With the Explore’s built-in Wi-Fi, you can use your smart device as a camera Turn your Explore Action off automatically after a chosen amount Power Saver remote, viewfinder, and download files to your phone. of time [Off] / [1min] / [3min] / [5min] Downloading the Wi-Fi App Select this option to format your storage device, this will erase Format The Wi-Fi app is available to download for free at the Apple App Store™...
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Pairing the camera [...continued] Pairing the camera to your device App home screen (Figure 1) 1. Turn on the camera and press the Down/Wi-Fi Button (12). 2. The built-in LCD (9) will show the message ‘Waiting for Wi-Fi connection…’ Offline gallery 3.
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Pairing the camera [...continued] Adding devices (Figure 2) App live view (Figure 3) Return Return Refresh connection Battery life and remaining Devices found in range. recording time/photo space Press on the device name on micro SD card to pair Record Photo mode Video mode Settings...
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App gallery Using Wi-Fi for file playback Using Wi-Fi for file playback 1. Press the file viewer icon in either Video or Photo mode to enter the file gallery. 2. T o view a photo simply select a photo file and it will be expanded to fill the screen. Return 3. T o view a video file you may have to download the file to your device as the application doesn’t support video streaming on all devices, follow the View files download steps on the next page. Select Download [continued...]...
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App download Using Wi-Fi to download files Using Wi-Fi for file playback App settings 1. T o select files to download, press and hold on an image or video until a tick is applied to the icon. 2. Tap on each file you wish to download adding or removing ticks. Return 3. O nce you have chosen your files, press the download icon in the bottom right corner to download the files. A pop-up will appear to advise you of the download progress. 4. On the app home screen (Figure 1), press the gallery icon to view the downloaded files. To download them to your smart device’s native file viewer, follow the same download steps as per the above.
Connecting the camera to an HDTV Connecting the camera to a PC with the USB cable 1. Connect the Micro HDMI end of a micro HDMI to HDMI cable (not included) 1. Connect one end of the supplied USB cable to the camera’s micro USB to the camera’s Micro HDMI port (14), and the other end to the HDTV’s port (6), and the other end to the PC’s USB port and turn the camera on.
Waterproof case Mount accessories The Explore 1080 Action Camera includes a case that is waterproof up to In order to use the camera for various outdoor activities, we have provided 30 metres. When using the camera in a wet environment, always use the three different mounts: waterproof case.
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Fixing the camera to a bike 1. Unscrew both screws (i) and place both halves (ii) of the Bicycle Mount (A) around the desired position of the pole with the rubber grip in between the pole. 2. Replace the screws (i) and tighten them until the mount is firmly in place. 3. Remove the screw from the top of the Mount (iii) and slot the camera (inside waterproof case) into position, replace screw and tighten to lock in position.
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Fixing the camera to a vented helmet Fixing the camera to a board/flat surface 1. Fix the camera to the mount clip (i). 1. Ensure the surface is clean and dry before applying the adhesive mount. 2. T hread the supplied straps through the slots in a flat or curved Adhesive 2. Peel off adhesive paper and stick the mount in the desired position.
Specification Display 2" Frequency 50 Hz / 60 Hz Lens 140º ultra wide-angle lens USB Interface USB 2.0 Language Options English / Dutch / German / French / Spanish / Italian / Battery Capacity 900 mAh Portuguese / Chinese / Japanese / Russian / Czech / Polish / Turkish / Korean / Thai Power Consumption 350 mA @ 3.7 V...
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Care for your Explore 1080 Action camera Troubleshooting Please DON’T: Check that there is an SD card in the camera. Ensure the card No SD card Get the camera wet, unless sealed in the included waterproof case • is a compatible class and size. Drop the camera as this will invalidate your warranty •...
We hope you’ve now got all the information you need to get started, but if you’re having problems with anything, please feel free to contact us at: support@kitvision.co.uk or visit www.kitvision.co.uk Please do not attempt to open this product. There are no user serviceable parts inside, in particular if your product has an embedded, non-replaceable battery, do not attempt to access or remove the battery as this may cause personal injury and will damage the product.
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