Waterproof high definition mini-camcorder (2 pages)
Summary of Contents for Lorex Active LSC004
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WATERPROOF HIGH DEFINITION VIDEO CAMCORDER USER’S GUIDE ENGLISH VERSION 1.0 LSC004 www.lorextechnology.com...
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Welcome! Thank you for purchasing this Lorex Active sports camcorder. This manual covers the following models: • LSC004 Contents Make sure you have the following: • 1 x Camcorder • 1 x Lens Cap • 1 x mini-USB Cable • 1 x Remote Control with Wrist Band •...
1. CAMCORDER OVERVIEW 1. Picture button: Press to take a picture. 2. Video button: Press to start recording video. Press again to stop recording video. 3. LCD Display 4. Menu: Press to open the Menu. 5. Left: Press to scroll left or down in menus. Press to zoom out when digital zoom is enabled (recording resolution must be 720p or lower).
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Camcorder Overview 7. Right: Press to scroll right or change settings in menus. Press to zoom in when digital zoom is enabled (recording resolution must be 720p or lower). 8. Power: Press and hold to turn the camcorder on/off. 9. microSD card slot: Insert a microSD card (not included) to enable recording.
Camcorder Overview 1.1 DISPLAY ICONS OVERVIEW Estimated available recording time (actual recording time may vary) Shows video resolution setting. Shows picture resolution setting. Shows the AE Bias value (Exposure) if it has been changed from 0. Shows the video quality setting. microSD card is inserted.
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Camcorder Overview Capture function is enabled. Self-timer function is enabled. Shows the white balance settings. Photometry mode. Timestamp function is enabled. Motion Detection function is enabled. Battery status. 3 bars means the battery is full, 0 bars means the battery is nearly discharged.
Getting Started 2. GETTING STARTED 1. Open the side door. 2. Connect the mini-USB cable to the camera. Connect the other end to your computer. mini-USB port 3. Charge the camera for 5 hours to fully charge. 4. Disconnect the USB cable from the camera and insert a microSD card (not included) into the camera and push it down until it clicks into place.
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Getting Started 5. Close the side door of the camera. Make sure it locks into place to ensure a waterproof seal. Unlocked Door is locked when the arrow is next to press 6. Press and hold the Power button to turn on the camera. Power 7.
Mounting Options 3. MOUNTING OPTIONS 3.1 SURF BOARD MOUNT 1. Peel the adhesive under the mount and attach the mount to your surf board. 2. Screw the camcorder onto the mount and tighten the fastening ring. 3. Adjust the viewing angle as needed then tighten the thumb screw. Peel Surf Board Mount Example Tighten...
Mounting Options 3.2 HELMET MOUNT 1. Remove the thumb screw. 2. Un-clip the straps and remove them from the clips. 3. Screw the camera onto the mount and tighten the fastening ring. 4. Run the straps through the helmet and clips. Tighten them and clip them to secure the helmet mount.
Mounting Options 3.3 HEAD STRAP 1. Screw the camera onto the mount and tighten the fastening ring. 2. Adjust the angle as needed and tighten the thumb screw. Tighten Tighten 3.4 CHEST STRAP (NOT INCLUDED) Optional Chest Strap accessory is available at www.lorextechnology.com (model # ACCLSC004-2).
Remote Control 4. REMOTE CONTROL A remote control with a wrist strap is included for easier control of the camera, especially while the camera is mounted to a helmet or surf board. Video button: press once to start recording and again to stop Picture button: press once to take a Picture NOTE: When LCD is off, first press will turn on the LCD but not start...
Playback Mode 5. PLAYBACK MODE Use Playback Mode to view your pictures and videos directly on the camera, and delete the ones you don’t want to free space on your microSD card (not included). To access Playback Mode: 1. Press to open Playback Mode.
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Playback Mode 3. Press to open a video or picture. Press again to start playing a video. Press again to Press to open a start playing a video video or picture 4. Press Menu to close the currently selected video or picture. Press the Video button to exit Playback Mode.
Playback Mode 5.1 DELETING FILES 1. In Playback Mode, press to highlight the video or picture you want to delete and press Menu. Press Menu to delete Press to select files 2. Press to select Yes and then press to delete.
Accessing/Saving Pictures and Videos on your Computer 6. ACCESSING/SAVING PICTURES AND VIDEOS ON YOUR COMPUTER System Requirements • PC: Windows 7 • Mac: OS 10.5 or higher • Minimum 10GB free hard drive space to save recordings To access/save pictures on your computer: 1.
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Accessing/Saving Pictures and Videos on your Computer NOTE: If the camera does not appear and the Indicator LED is red, the camera is charging. Press and hold the Power button to enter USB drive mode. 3. Double-click the DCIM folder then the 100MEDIA folder to access your videos or pictures.
Using the Menu 7. USING THE MENU Use the Menu to configure camera settings. To use the menu: • Press the Menu button to open the Main Menu. Press Menu to open the Main Menu • Press to scroll left and right and press to select a sub-menu.
Using the Menu 3. Playback: Open Playback Mode. See “Playback Mode” on page 12. 4. AAA: Advanced camera image settings. 5. System: Camera system settings. 6. GPS: Not available. 7.2 VIDEO SYSTEM Configure video recording settings. Quality Select the video image quality: Super Fine (highest), Fine, or Normal (lowest).
Using the Menu Video Duration Use the Video Duration function to set a time limit for video recording. Select Any Duration (default) for videos to record until the recording is manually stopped, or select 30Sec, 180Sec, or 300Sec to automatically stop recording after the time limit is reached.
Using the Menu Size Select the resolution for taking pictures: 3MP (Megapixel), 5MP, or 8MP. Selecting a lower resolution will increase the number of pictures that can be taken. Self Capture Select ON to enable Self Capture Mode. When Self Capture Mode is enabled, the camera will take a picture 10 seconds after the Picture button is pressed.
Using the Menu Sharpness Select sharpness level: Standard, Hard, or Soft. AE ISO Select the ISO speed: Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800. White Balance Select the White Balance level depending on lighting conditions: Auto, Sunny, Cloudy, Fluor (fluorescent), or Tungs (for tungsten or incandescent lighting).
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Using the Menu Firmware Version Displays the firmware version. LCD Off LCD Off turns off the LCD screen automatically after the system is idle for a given time. Power consumption is reduced while the LCD screen is off. Select the LCD Off time: 1Min, 3Min, or 5Min, or select Off to keep the LCD screen on at all times.
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Using the Menu Reset System Settings Reset the camcorder to factory default settings. To reset to factory default settings: 1. In the System sub-menu, highlight Reset and press 2. Select Yes and press . The screen will say “Will Take affect after reboot.”...
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Using the Menu Beep sound Select ON to enable beeping when buttons are pressed or OFF to disable. Laser Allows you to enable the laser pointer when you start recording videos. Select 5SEC or 10SEC to enable the laser for the first 5 or 10 seconds after the Video button is pressed.
Connecting to an HDTV 8. CONNECTING TO AN HDTV You can connect the camcorder to an HDTV. This is useful if you want to playback videos and pictures on a big screen. Connecting the camcorder to an HDTV requires a mini-HDMI to HDMI cable (not included).
Cleaning, Care, and Disposal 10. CLEANING, CARE, AND DISPOSAL 10.1 CLEANING Clean the camera with a slightly damp cloth or an anti-static cloth. Never use cleaning agents or abrasive solvents. • Do not clean any part of the product with cleaners with thinners or other solvents and chemicals.
Cleaning, Care, and Disposal 10.3 DISPOSAL OF THE DEVICE At the end of the product lifecycle, you should not dispose of this product with normal household waste, but take the product to a collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. The symbol on the product, user’s guide and/or box indicates this.
Notices 11. NOTICES Warning: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device could void the user's authority to operate the device. FCC Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.