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- Page 1 User Manual Link Us: Questions? If you still have questions, www.facebook.com/ioncamera Need Some Help? visit our website: Tweet Us: This manual should help you www.ioncamera.com understand your new product. www.twitter.com/ioncamera...
- Page 2 FCC STATEMENT Caution Statement “Modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.” Instruction Statement NOTE: 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.
- Page 3 This User Manual is a general reference guide for the product. The product and accessories that come with your iON camera may be different from those described in this manual. This is due to the fact that different retailers often specify slightly different product inclusions and accessories to suit their market requirements, customer demographics, and geographical preferences.
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Page 4: Safety Instructions
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read and understand all Warnings and Cautions before using this product. Warnings: __________________________________________ Make sure the PODZ is completely sealed before use. If foreign objects or water have entered the camera, turn the power off. Continued use may cause an injury. Please call our customer services department for assistance. - Page 5 Cautions: __________________________________________ A camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop, strike, or use excessive force when handling the camera. This may cause damage to the camera. __________________________________________ Do not use the camera in humid, steamy, smoky, or dusty places. This may cause fire or electric shock.
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
Running the iON Software ................25 Browsing the Files & Transferring Them to A PC ........26 Changing the Camera Settings..............27 Linking to iON Websites and Cloud Service ..........30 Firmware Update & Installation..............31 CONNECTIING THE CAMERA TO A TV ............33 Connecting the Camera to TV in Car mode.......... - Page 7 Changing TV Language................37 Deleting Video Files with TV ................ 38 Formatting the MicroSD Card with TV ............39 SIGNING UP FOR FREE iON CLOUD STORAGE.......... 40 USING KINOMAP SOFTWARE ............... 42 Installing the Software ................. 42 Explanation of the Main Screen..............46 Starting Up ....................
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Page 8: Introduction
INTRODUCTION Overview Thank you for purchasing the iON Adventure camera. The Adventure is a dual purpose camera for both in car and action video use. The in car function allows you to record whilst driving and capture your journey whilst also recording your location information using the built in GPS. -
Page 9: Package Contents
8GB FREE iON Cloud storage Compatible with other iON mounting systems Package Contents Carefully unpack the iON Adventure and ensure that you have the following items: 1. USB Cable 8. Suction Mount 9. L-Tripod Adapter 2. Universal Power Adapter 3. - Page 10 Common (Optional) Accessories: MicroSD or MicroSDHC card up to 128 GB (Class 6 or higher recommended.) The memory card is required to have at least 8GB free space. A 32GB or above card is recommended for the car recording features. Note: Please check your computer to make sure a card larger than 32GB can be read.
- Page 11 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA LED Light Guide 8. Reset Button REC/STOP Button 9. MicroSD Slot for CAR 3. Wide Angle Lens 10. MicroSD Slot for DV 4. PODZ 11. Mini USB Slot 5. Strap vent 12. Mode Switch 6.
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Page 12: Getting To Know Your Camera
GETTING STARTED Charging the Battery The embedded 1200mAh Li-Polymer Battery in the Adventure camera can be recharged quickly allowing you hours of recording time. To charge the battery Charge your camera through the USB cable connected to a USB2.0 computer port, the AC adapter (included) on wall socket power, DC Car adapter (included) or any 5V 1A AC/DC adapter. -
Page 13: Inserting Microsd Card
Inserting MicroSD Card (not included) The Adventure supports MicroSD cards up to 128GB (Class 6 or higher cards are recommended) which allows you to take High Definition (HD) Video for approximately 4 hours (1080p 30 fps or 720p 60 fps). If there is no MicroSD card in the camera, the Red and Blue LED will flash alternatively and continuously. -
Page 14: Setting Date & Time
Setting Date & Time You can set the camera’s clock with the iON application software (resident on the camera) to ensure that your video and photo files are saved with the correct date/ time information. To set up the camera clock Turn the camera power on. -
Page 15: Car Mode
Please note the user interface may vary with further firmware upgrades. CAR MODE CAR mode ( ) lets you capture the scenery along your drive as well as preserve a record of any unexpected incidents. Recording operates in a loop, overwriting the oldest files once the card is full. -
Page 16: Install The Suction Mount &Camera In A Vehicle
Installing the Suction Mount & Camera into a Vehicle 1. Stop the engine and make sure your car is parked in a safe location. 2. Press the car mount onto the windshield and push the PRESS button to remove the air between the windshield and car mount. -
Page 17: Recording In Car Mode (Power On/Off)
Recording in CAR Mode (Power on/off) Slide the Mode Switch to the Car position to set it to CAR mode. Make sure a MicroSD card has been installed into the CAR slot. The memory card is required to have at least 8GB free space. A 32GB or above card is recommended for the car recording features. -
Page 18: Car Mode Files And Recording Details
1. The default video resolution for CAR Mode is 720p. You can change the resolution through the iON Application Software. 2. Files recorded in CAR Mode are saved in the DCMI\10XMOTOR folder on the memory card. -
Page 19: Car Mode File Protection
(downloaded separately). Please refer to section “USING KINOMAP SOFTWARE” for details on how to use the Kinomap software. Please visit http://ion.kinomap.com/ to download the Kinomap software. Car Mode File Protection Files will be protected from the looping delete if the G-sensor detects a hard brake or collision. -
Page 20: Video Camera (Dv) Mode
VIDEO CAMERA (DV) MODE In DV mode ( ) your camera operates as a regular HD action camera. With iON’s unique CamLOCK™ system, optional attachments and waterproof casing, it is ready for all your sports activities. Unlike Car mode, Video file recording in DV mode does not operate in a loop. -
Page 21: Still Photos In Dv Mode
When the camera is in DV mode, still Photo capture is only possible when the camera is under the control of the iON Remote & Remote PODZ or a Wi-Fi connected iON App & Wi-Fi PODZ. The Remote PODZ Kit and Wi-Fi PODZ Connect Kit are sold separately. -
Page 22: Resetting The Camera
mounting purpose. The camera is also compatible with most of the other iON CamLOCK™ mounts for individual sports activities. View the full line of kits and review their User Guides, for complete information, visit www.ioncamera.com. RESETTING THE CAMERA Press the Reset button with a thin and blunt object to reset the camera. -
Page 23: Auto Rotation
AUTO ROTATION The camera has a built-in G-sensor that detects the camera’s orientation. When Auto Rotation is ON, you can rotate your camera before recording begins to 90 or 270 from the default position (refer to the table) and the recorded view will be rotated in the same angle. -
Page 24: Gps
Auto Rotation is ON by default. You can turn it OFF through the “General settings” in the iON Application Software, please refer to the Section “CONNECTING CAMERA TO A COMPUTER. The camera has built-in GPS to capture geo-information in photo and video files. -
Page 25: Connecting Camera To A Computer
The camera is Plug & Play compatible with Windows & Mac for connection as a mass storage device, allowing you to easily transfer photo/video files to the computer. Run the on board iON Application Software to change the camera’s settings. -
Page 26: Browsing The Files & Transferring Them To A Pc
If you are a Mac user, Use “Finder” to locate and open the drive named “ION” and find iON_mac.app, double click it to run the .app. If you cannot find the mass storage locations on your PC, try unplugging the cable from the computer, turn the camera on and off once and reconnect it to computer. -
Page 27: Changing The Camera Settings
Click “Browse Files” icon, it will enter file folder selection box, you can locate and open your targeted file stored on your computer. Changing the Camera Settings The iON Adventure’s camera settings can be changed by utilizing the iON software. Simply click on the options in the DV, Car or General menus. - Page 28 Set up on Car menu Click the “Car” menu to select the desired video resolution. The active mode will be highlighted. When the “Video Resolution” is 1080p, “Video Length” is fixed at “3 min”. When the “Video Resolution” is 720p, both “3 min” and” 5 min” are available for the video length options.
- Page 29 Setting up the General menu Click the “General” menu to select various general settings for the camera. The active mode will be highlighted. Mode Options Video Resolution 1080p, 720p Photo Resolution 2MP, 1MP Video Length 3min, 5 min (Only available for 720p) Sensitivity low, medium, high...
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Page 30: Linking To Ion Websites And Cloud Service
Resetting the camera to the default settings: Clicking “Reset All” the camera will return to all default settings. Linking to iON Websites and Cloud Service You can access more iON information by clicking the icons at the top iON Official Website iON Cloud Website www.ioncamera.com... -
Page 31: Firmware Update & Installation
Click the “Download” button and the new firmware will be downloaded to the “ION(X)” disk if you are a Windows user or to the “ION” disk if you are a Mac user. - Page 32 the latest firmware. The Blue LED illuminates to show that the firmware is installing. The process will take approximately 20 seconds. Do not power off the camera during this time as the power interruption can lead to potential camera damage.
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Page 33: Connectiing The Camera To A Tv
CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO A TV Connect your iON camera to a TV via the USB-to-AV adapter (included) and an AV cable (not included). You can slide the mode switch to change between DV and Car mode. When sliding the mode switch from... -
Page 34: Connecting The Camera To Tv In Dv Mode
Connecting the Camera to TV in DV mode Slide the mode switch to position to enter into DV mode. Install a MicroSD into the DV slot. When the camera is connected to the TV in DV mode, you can preview files, playback, delete files and format the MicroSD card through your TV screen, the TV menu as shown in the picture below will pop up. -
Page 35: Recording Video With Tv In Dv Mode
No file will be displayed on the TV screen if you do not have any file on the MicroSD card. Recording Video with TV in DV mode Slide the mode switch to position to enter into DV mode. Install a MicroSD into the DV card slot. -
Page 36: Playing Back Video Files With Tv In Dv Mode
Playing Back Video Files with TV in DV mode Slide the mode switch to position to enter into DV mode. Install a MicroSD into the DV slot. Press and hold button until the TV menu appears. Quick press button to select the Play Video mode. -
Page 37: Changing Tv Language
Press and hold button to enter the Edit menu. Changing TV Language in DV mode There are 9 different languages for you to select. To change TV language in DV mode, it is not necessary to have a MicroSD card installed into the camera. -
Page 38: Deleting Video Files With Tv
Press button twice to enter TV menu and the language will be changed Deleting Video Files w/ TV in DV mode You can delete a single or all video file(s) in the MicroSD card. To delete the files Slide the mode switch to position to enter into DV mode. -
Page 39: Formatting The Microsd Card With Tv
Quick press button shortly to select “DELETE” or “DELETE All”. Press twice to enter to “Delete this file” or “Delete all files”. 10. Quick press button to select “Yes”. 11. Press button twice to confirm. Formatting the MicroSD Card with TV in DV mode Slide the mode switch to position to enter into DV mode. -
Page 40: Signing Up For Free Ion Cloud Storage
The MicroSD will be formatted. SIGNING UP FOR FREE iON CLOUD STORAGE 8GB of free Cloud storage will be provided for storing and sharing of video and photo content. Please visit www.ioncamera.com/ioncloud and sign up as a free member. - Page 41 www.ioncamera.com EN -...
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Page 42: Using Kinomap Software
USING KINOMAP SOFTWARE Installing the Software 1. Visit http://ion.kinomap.com/ to enter Kinomap software download interface. 2. Click the link to download the Kinomap software from the webs www.ioncamera.com EN -... - Page 43 3. Click “Run” to start the download. www.ioncamera.com EN -...
- Page 44 Install the Kinomap software on your computer by double clicking the “KinomapUploader_X_XX. EXE. Choose a Language and click the [OK] button to confirm. 6. Follow the simple instructions on the "Setup Wizard dialogue box", read the explanation, click the [Next] button to complete the software installation process.
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Page 46: Explanation Of The Main Screen
Explanation of the Main Screen www.ioncamera.com EN -... - Page 47 New project Click this button to create, Open project … Project Menu Save as… open, save project Save Recent project Shows the path of the video Video Path file stored in your computer Click this button to call out the file folder checkbox, select a Import Button video or photo file and import...
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Page 48: Starting Up
Current Video Playing Shows the elapsed playing Time time of the current video Total Video Shows the whole video Recording Time recording time Click this button to display the video in full screen. Double Full Screen Button click the screen to exit full screen. - Page 49 Notes: 1. The first time you import a video into the software, there will be a pop-up message reminding you to download a software named FF Show. Follow the prompt message to download and install the software onto your computer. 2.
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Page 50: Importing A Video
Importing a Video 1. Press to import a video into the Kinomap software. 2. In the “Select a file…” dialogue box that pops up, select your targeted video file from your computer, click the [Open] button to import the file. www.ioncamera.com EN -... - Page 51 If you are importing a new video while you are playing the current video. A confirmation message will pop up on the warning dialogue box. ” A GPS track is already been loaded, do you want to replace it?” Click “Yes” to confirm and import a new video.
- Page 52 3. In the “Non stop tracks” window that pops up, the video Start time, video End time and video Duration will be displayed in the window. Click the [Select] button to confirm. www.ioncamera.com EN -...
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Page 54: Playing A Video
Playing a Video Click to start playing the video, the button will then be changed to accordingly. The video on the left side of the window will start playing. a. Date and Time information will be displayed on the video. Meanwhile, the corresponding track of the video will be shown simultaneously on the Map on the right side and the statistics chart of the video will also be displayed at the bottom of the window. - Page 55 b. The arrow on the track of the map will react to the playing of the video. When the subject in the video is moving, the arrow in the map will move; When the subject in the video is stationary, the arrow will remain still. c.
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Page 56: Creating A New Project
To pause the video, press the Pause button , the button will then change to the Play button Creating a New Project By creating a new project, you can clear the current project to get ready for importing new videos. The upload information of the current video will be cleared. www.ioncamera.com EN -... - Page 57 www.ioncamera.com EN -...
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Page 58: Saving The Current Video As A Project
Saving the Current Video as a Project By saving the current video as a project, you can easily reopen the video next time. 1. Click the [Menu] button and select “Save as …” option, 2. Select the targeted save location, input file name for the project, click [Save] button. -
Page 59: Opening A Project
3. The current video will then be saved as a Project. You can use the same method to save more videos as projects. Opening a Project 1. Click the [Menu] button and select “Open project …” option. www.ioncamera.com EN -... - Page 60 2. Click one of the projects already saved and then click the [Open] button to play www.ioncamera.com EN -...
- Page 61 To open a recent project 1. Click the [Menu] button and select the “Recent projects” option. www.ioncamera.com EN -...
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Page 62: Changing Map View And Checking Map Information
2. Click one of the recent projects to directly open it. Changing Map View and Checking Map Information 1. You can select different forms of map by selecting the options in the drop-down box. www.ioncamera.com EN -... - Page 63 Select an option from “Map”: Satellite, Hybrid and Terrain. Different Map views will be presented accordingly www.ioncamera.com EN -...
- Page 64 2. You can check the speed, altitude, latitude, longitude and bearing degree of the ongoing track. www.ioncamera.com EN -...
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Page 66: Introduction Of Statistic Chart
Introduction of the Statistics Chart When hovering your mouse over the curves in the center section of the chart, a legend will appear for the chart. 1. The Yellow line represents the speed, Blue line represents the elevation, White line represent the X acceleration, Green line represents Y acceleration while the Red line represents the Z acceleration. -
Page 67: Synchronizing The Video And Gps
Synchronizing the Video and GPS This software is used to associate a video file with a GPS file recorded at the same time. Both can be started and stopped at a different moment but they need to be overlapped for a few seconds. - Page 68 1. Click the Refresh button. In the warning message box that pops up, click “Yes” to confirm. The arrow on the map will no longer react to the playing of the video. 2. Drag and drop the arrow on the map to match the location of the video. Click the Refresh button again to synchronize and resume the movement of the arrow.
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Page 69: Changing The Software Language
Changing the Software Language Select the software language in the drop-down box. www.ioncamera.com EN -... -
Page 70: Uploading A Track To Kinomap Webpage
Uploading a Track to Kinomap Webpage 1. Click the [Upload] button to enter the Upload interface. www.ioncamera.com EN -... - Page 71 Complete the upload information below and click the [Convert] button to prepare a lighter version of the video for faster transfer. Cut the beginning and end if required (refer to section “Introduction of the Statistics Chart”, point 2) and then upload to transfer the files for integration on www.kinomap.com. www.ioncamera.com EN -...
- Page 72 Note: After conversion, the file will be compressed to a smaller size and a lower resolution 3. You need to login before conversion. Enter your Login and password accordingly; click the [Connect] button. Note: If you do not have an account yet, please register first and then login. 4.
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Page 74: Specification
SPECIFICATION Sensor 3.0 Mega pixel CMOS sensor Lens 120º wide angle field of view Focus range 0.5m - ∞ Video Resolution in DV mode 1080P: 1920x1080 pixels ,30fps www.ioncamera.com EN -... - Page 75 720P: 1280x720 pixels ,30 fps 720P: 1280x720 pixels,60 fps 1080P: 1920x1080 pixels,30 fps Resolution in CAR mode 720P: 1280x720 pixels,30 fps Format: H.264 compression, saved as MPEG4 (.mp4) file 8MP(3264 x2448) Resolution in DV mode 3MP (2048x1536) 2MP (1920x1080) on 1080p Photo Resolution in CAR mode 1MP (1280x720) on 720p...
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Page 76: System Requirements
Other features GPS, G-sensor, Vibration status indication Memory slot MicroSD card × 2 Connection USB2.0 port for data transfer，battery charging and AV-output Built-in 1200 mAH Rechargeable Li-Polymer Battery Power Battery Life: Approx. 2 hours Durable plastic housing Waterproof Depth up to 30 feet / 10 meters English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Language S.Chinese &... -
Page 77: Troubleshootings
TROUBLESHOOTINGS Problems Causes Solutions 1.LED flashes and camera turns off Battery is depleted Recharge the camera 2.Cannot turn on the camera Red LED flashes Low battery Recharge the camera during recording 1. The memory is full in Cannot take photos DV mode Delete unnecessary photos or videos or videos (Blue...