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  • Page 1 HD Action Camera User’s Manual DVS5M9...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents About this manual ............iv Copyright ................iv Precautions ............... v Operating conditions ..........vi Notes on Waterproof Case ..........vii Before You Start ..............x Introducing the Camera ......1 System Requirements ..........1 Features ..............1 Unpacking the Camera ..........
  • Page 3 Connecting to PC (Micro USB Cable) ....14 Capturing Videos and Photos ....15 Recording Videos ..........15 Taking Photos ............15 3.2.1 Time Lapse Shooting ....... 16 3.2.2 Burst Shooting .......... 16 3.2.3 Self-Timer ..........16 WiFi ..............17 Delete ..............
  • Page 4 4.4.7 Microphone..........40 System Menu 1 ............. 41 4.5.1 DIS ............. 41 4.5.2 WDR ............43 4.5.3 LED Indicator ........... 44 4.5.4 OSD Flip ............ 45 4.5.5 OSD Brightness ........46 4.5.6 Beep Volume ..........47 4.5.7 Date Stamp ..........48 4.5.8 Auto Power Off ........

  • Page 5: About This Manual

    Preface Congratulations on your purchase of this advanced camera. Ensure that you read this manual carefully and keep it in a safe place for future reference. About this manual Every effort has been made to ensure that the contents of this manual are correct and up to date.

  • Page 6: Precautions

    Precautions General precautions • Do not store the product in dusty, dirty, or sandy areas, as its components may be damaged. • Do not store the product in a hot environment. High temperatures can shorten the life of electronic devices, damage batteries and warp or melt certain plastics.

  • Page 7: Operating Conditions

    Operating conditions • This camera is designed for use in temperatures ranging from 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F). • Do not use or keep the camera in the following areas: - In areas subject to direct sunlight - In areas subject to high humidity or dust - Near air conditioners, heaters, or other areas subject to temperature extremes - Inside of a closed vehicle, especially one parked in the sun.

  • Page 8: Notes On Waterproof Case

    Notes on Waterproof Case Waterproof Case performance • The waterproof case performance is equivalent to IPX8 (60m/1hr). • Underwater time limit: Do not use the waterproof case underwater for more than 60 minutes and 60 meters to ensure water resistance. •...
  • Page 9 Notes for general use: • Avoid opening or closing the waterproof case near the water’s edge (sea, lake, beach, lake, etc.). Do not open or close the waterproof case lock with wet hands, or hands with sand or dust. • The accessories (batteries, etc.) used with the camera are not water resistant, be careful in using them.
  • Page 10 Notes on waterproof case maintenance • The waterproof of sealing material is replaceable for a fee. The material should be replaced once a year to maintain its water resistance. After using the waterproof case • Be sure to come ashore within 60 minutes after going underwater, this will maintain the appearance, quality and water resistance of the waterproof case.

  • Page 11: Before You Start

    Before You Start Take some test shots before you use your camera. Before taking pictures with this camera, test the camera beforehand to ensure that it functions properly. Any additional loss caused by the malfunction of this product (such as costs of photography or any loss of benefit generated by the photography) is not the responsibility of the manufacturer and no compensation will be given for it.

  • Page 12: Introducing The Camera

    1 Introducing the Camera Read this section to learn about the features and functions of the camera. This chapter also covers system requirements, package contents, and descriptions of the hardware components. 1.1 System Requirements The camera requires a PC with the following specifications for full HD 1080p 30fps and 720p 60fps playback: •...

  • Page 13: Unpacking The Camera

    1.3 Unpacking the Camera The following items should be present in the package. If any item is missing or appears damaged, contact your dealer immediately. Camera Waterproof Case Waterproof Housing Backdoor Vented Housing Flat Adhesive Curved Adhesive Backdoor Socket Socket Li-ion Battery Micro USB Cable Secure Tether...
  • Page 14 HDMI Cable Wrist Strap Remote Wrist Strap Remote (optional) Control – RCW5K8 Control – RCWD01 (optional) (optional)

  • Page 15: About The Camera

    1.4 About the Camera Refer to the following illustrations to familiarize yourself with the buttons and controls of this camera. 1.4.1 Camera Views OLED screen Power /Status LED 1 / Battery LED Power /Status LED 2 Shutter button Lens Power /Mode Button Microphone Micro SD...

  • Page 16: Button Functions

    1.4.2 Button Functions • Press and hold for 3 seconds to turn the camera on or off. Power / Mode • Press to switch to different modes: Video, Button Photo, Delete and Set mode. • In Set mode, press to scroll through menu items.

  • Page 17: Led Indicators

    1.4.3 LED Indicators The camera has three LED indicators. These LEDs are designed for users to see the status of the camera whichever way the camera is held or mounted. Color Description Green During startup Green Blinking Taking photos Power / Status Red Blinking Video recording in progress Red Blinking...

  • Page 18: Getting Started

    2 Getting Started Read this section to learn how to start using the camera. This section covers basic functions such as switching on, installing the battery and micro SD card, and configuring preliminary settings. See later chapters for advanced functions. 2.1 Installing the Micro SD Card A micro SD card is required to capture photos and videos.

  • Page 19: Removing The Micro Sd Card

    2.1.1 Removing the Micro SD card Turn off the camera. With a fingertip, push the micro SD card to eject it from the slot. Remove the micro SD card. 2.2 Installing the Battery  Warning: Use only the supplied battery or a similar battery recommended by the manufacturer or the dealer.

  • Page 20: Removing The Battery

    Close the battery compartment cover. 2.2.1 Removing the battery Open the battery compartment cover. Pull the ribbon to remove the battery.

  • Page 21: Charging The Battery

    2.3 Charging the Battery You can charge the battery using the micro USB cable that came with the camera. Follow the steps below to charge the battery. Install the battery into the battery compartment. Plug the micro-USB connector to the USB port of your device.

  • Page 22: Turning On/ Off The Camera

    2.4 Turning ON/ OFF the Camera • To turn on the camera, press the Power button. The Power/Status LED indicator lights green for 3 seconds. • To turn off the camera, press and hold the Power button for 3 seconds.

  • Page 23: Oled Screen

    2.5 OLED Screen When the camera is turned on, the OLED screen displays the following information: Displays the current mode of the Current Mode camera. Use this mode to record videos. The icon Video also indicates the current video Mode recording settings.

  • Page 24: Changing Modes

    2.6 Changing Modes Press the Mode button repeatedly to switch modes. Video Mode Photo Mode WiFi Mode Setting Mode Delete Mode...

  • Page 25: Connecting To Tv (Hdmi Cable)

    2.7 Connecting to TV (HDMI Cable) You can also connect the camera to a TV using the HDMI cable (optional). 2.8 Connecting to PC (Micro USB Cable) Connect the camera to a computer with the micro USB cable provided as shown.

  • Page 26: Capturing Videos And Photos

    3 Capturing Videos and Photos 3.1 Recording Videos When a video is recorded, the video is automatically saved in the memory card. By default, the camera is in Sports DV (SDV) mode. Turn on the camera. By default, the camera automatically opens to Video mode.

  • Page 27: Time Lapse Shooting

    3.2.1 Time Lapse Shooting This feature allows you to continuously capture photos with one press of the Shutter button at the preset interval time (3/5/10/30/60 seconds). Shooting only stops when the Shutter button is pressed again. To switch to this mode, you must set the camera to LAPSE mode, see Lapse on page 29 for more information.

  • Page 28: Wifi

    3.3 WiFi This menu allows you to connect your camera to a smartphone using WiFi connection and view the videos and photos recorded from your camera on the smartphone.  Note: Before using this feature, download the iSmart DV app from AppStore (iOS) or Google Play (Android OS) on your smartphone.

  • Page 29: Delete

    3.4 Delete This menu allows you to delete one or all files in the Micro SD card. Do the following to delete files. Press the Mode button repeatedly to change to DELETE mode. Press the Shutter button to enter DELETE mode. Press the Mode button to highlight DELETE.
  • Page 30 To exit the menu, press the Mode button repeatedly until the EXIT screen appears. Press the Shutter button to exit DELETE mode.

  • Page 31: Adjusting The Settings

    4 Adjusting the Settings To adjust the camera settings, press the Mode button repeatedly to switch to Set mode and then press the Shutter button to confirm. The screen below is displayed: Select SETUP to adjust capture Sport DV Menu settings.
  • Page 32 Select to turn sensor flip auto, on or Flip off. G Trigger Select to turn G trigger on or off. Select to adjust G-sensor sensitivity G Sensitivity level. Microphone Select to turn microphone on or off. Select SYS Menu 1 to adjust capture SYSTEM Menu 1 and OSD settings.
  • Page 33 and return to the previous menu screen. Select SYS Menu 2 to adjust basic SYSTEM Menu 2 camera settings. Select to set the camera date and Date & Time time. Select to pair with the RF remote Remoter control. Frequency Select to set the frequency.

  • Page 34: Video Mode

    4.1 Video Mode The Video Mode allows users to select the resolution of a normal video or record on slow motion. 4.1.1 Resolution When a video is recorded, the video file is automatically saved in the memory card. The camera supports seven resolution options for videos.
  • Page 35 4:3, 960P (1280x960, 30fps) 16:9, 720P (1280x720, 60fps) 16:9, 720P (1280x720, 30fps) 16:9, WVGA (848x480, 60fps) 16:9, WVGA (848x480, 30fps) 4:3, VGA (90fps) Press the Shutter button to confirm. To exit CAM MENU, press the Mode button repeatedly until the EXIT screen appears.
  • Page 36 Resolution Resolution Field of view 1080p30 1080p * 30F 95.5° 960p30 960P * 30F 138.6° 720p60 720P * 60F 126.9° 720p30 720P * 30F 126.9° WVGA60 480P * 60F 126.9° WVGA30 480P * 90F 138.6° VGA90 640 X 480 140.3°...

  • Page 37: Slow Motion Recording

    4.1.2 Slow Motion Recording A video can be recorded in slow motion. Do the following to select the slow recording setting. Press the Mode button repeatedly to change to SET mode. Press the Shutter button to enter SET mode. Press the Shutter button to enter the CAM menu. Press the Shutter button to enter VIDEO MODE.

  • Page 38: Photo Mode

    12. Press the Shutter button to exit SET mode. 4.2 Photo Mode This menu allows you to set the resolution before you capture an image or change the capture mode into lapse, burst, or self timer mode. 4.2.1 Normal Resolution This menu allows you to select the image resolution.
  • Page 39 Press the Mode button repeatedly to scroll through the image resolution options: 16M, 5M, 3M, and 2M. Press the Shutter button to confirm. To exit CAM MENU, press the Mode button repeatedly until the EXIT screen appears. 10. Press the Shutter button to exit CAM MENU. 11.

  • Page 40: Lapse

    4.2.2 Lapse This feature allows you to continuously capture photos with one press of the Shutter button at the preset interval time (3/5/10/30/60 seconds). Shooting only stops when the Shutter button is pressed again. Press the Mode button repeatedly to change to SET mode. Press the Shutter button to enter SET mode.

  • Page 41: Burst Shooting

    10. To exit CAM MENU, press the Mode button repeatedly until the EXIT screen appears. 11. Press the Shutter button to exit CAM MENU. 12. To exit SET mode, press the Mode button repeatedly until the EXIT screen appears. 13. Press the Shutter button to exit SET mode. 4.2.3 Burst Shooting This menu allows you to enable burst shooting and set the number...

  • Page 42: Self-Timer

    Press the Mode button repeatedly to scroll through the burst shooting options: 3, 5, and 10. Press the Shutter button to confirm. 10. To exit CAM MENU, press the Mode button repeatedly until the EXIT screen appears. 11. Press the Shutter button to exit CAM MENU. 12.
  • Page 43 Press the Shutter button to enter PHOTO MODE. Press the Mode button to highlight SELFTIMER. Press the Shutter button to enter SELFTIMER. Press the Mode button repeatedly to scroll through the selftimer options: 2 sec, 5 sec, and 10 sec. Press the Shutter button to confirm.

  • Page 44: Sensor Flip

    4.3 Sensor Flip This menu allows you to set the sensor flip to AUTO, ON or OFF. Do the following to set sensor flip. Press the Mode button repeatedly to change to SET mode. Press the Shutter button to enter SET mode. Press the Shutter button to enter the CAM menu.

  • Page 45: Car Dv

    4.4 Car DV This menu allows you to set the camera into Car DV mode and allows you to configure the video recording settings. Do the following to enter the Car DV mode. Press the Mode button repeatedly to change to SET mode. Press the Shutter button to enter SET mode.

  • Page 46: Lapse

    4.4.2 Lapse For Video lapse function, those continuous shots are combined and saved into one video automatically. The recorded video is played back in fast motion (faster than the normal playback speed). In CAR DV menu, press the Shutter button to enter VIDEO MODE.

  • Page 47: Looping

    4.4.3 Looping This menu allows you to set the camera to continuously record the video until the memory card storage is full or the recording is manually stopped. The length of videos are recorded according to the set time. Do the following to set this feature. In CAR DV menu, press the Mode button to highlight LOOPING.
  • Page 48 Looping video mode • The loop video function is only applicable when the video resolution is set to 1080p30. • Multiple small segments are written to the memory card, and these segments will be overwritten during loop recording. • Without any looping files, the system will indicate that the card is full when the remaining storage is less than 800MB.

  • Page 49: Sensor Flip

    disconnected, the recording will stop recording after 3 seconds. Then it will automatically save the file and turn the device off. • When the camera is connected to a USB adapter, the video recording starts automatically. If you manually stop the recording: ...

  • Page 50: G Sensitivity

    Press the Mode button repeatedly to scroll through: ON or OFF. Press the Shutter button to confirm. To exit the CAR DV menu, press the Mode button repeatedly until the EXIT screen appears. Press the Shutter button to exit the CAR DV menu. To exit SET mode, press the Mode button repeatedly until the EXIT screen appears.

  • Page 51: Microphone

    Press the Shutter button to exit the CAR DV menu. To exit the SET mode, press the Mode button repeatedly until the EXIT screen appears. Press the Shutter button to exit SET mode. 4.4.7 Microphone This menu allows you to enable the microphone and record audio while recording video.

  • Page 52: System Menu 1

    4.5 System Menu 1 This menu allows you to adjust the capture and OSD settings. Press the Mode button repeatedly to change to SET mode. Press the Shutter button to enter SET mode. Press the Mode button to highlight SYS MENU1. Press the Shutter button to enter SYS MENU1.
  • Page 53 Press the Shutter button to enter SET mode. Press the Mode button to highlight SYS MENU1. Press the Shutter button to enter SYS MENU1. Press the Shutter button to enter the DIS submenu. Press the Mode button to select ON or OFF. Press the Shutter button to confirm.

  • Page 54: Wdr

    4.5.2 This menu allows you to enable Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) feature. Do the following to enable this feature. Press the Mode button repeatedly to change to SET mode. Press the Shutter button to enter SET mode. Press the Mode button to highlight SYS MENU1. Press the Shutter button to enter SYS MENU1.

  • Page 55: Led Indicator

    4.5.3 LED Indicator This menu allows you to turn the LED indicator on or off. Do the following to enable this feature. Press the Mode button repeatedly to change to SET mode. Press the Shutter button to enter SET mode. Press the Mode button to highlight SYS MENU1.

  • Page 56: Osd Flip

    4.5.4 OSD Flip This menu allows you to display the OLED screen upside down. Do the following to enable this feature. Press the Mode button repeatedly to change to SET mode. Press the Shutter button to enter SET mode. Press the Mode button to highlight SYS MENU1. Press the Shutter button to enter SYS MENU1.

  • Page 57: Osd Brightness

    4.5.5 OSD Brightness This menu allows you to adjust the OLED screen brightness. Do the following to adjust the OLED screen brightness. Press the Mode button repeatedly to change to SET mode. Press the Shutter button to enter SET mode. Press the Mode button to highlight SYS MENU1.

  • Page 58: Beep Volume

    4.5.6 Beep Volume This menu allows you to enable or disable the beep sound when you press the Power / Mode or Shutter buttons. Do the following to enable or disable the beep sound. Press the Mode button repeatedly to change to SET mode. Press the Shutter button to enter SET mode.

  • Page 59: Date Stamp

    4.5.7 Date Stamp This menu allows you to enable the date when the photo/video is taken to be shown on the photo/video. Do the following to enable this feature. Press the Mode button repeatedly to change to SET mode. Press the Shutter button to enter SET mode. Press the Mode button to highlight SYS MENU1.

  • Page 60: Auto Power Off

    4.5.8 Auto Power Off This menu allows you to program the camera to automatically turn off after being idle for a specific period of time, or you can set the setting to OFF to keep the camera on until you manually turn it off. Do the following to select the auto-off option.

  • Page 61: System Menu2

    11. To exit SET mode, press the Mode button repeatedly until the EXIT screen appears. 12. Press the Shutter button to exit SET mode. 4.6 System Menu2 This menu allows you to adjust the basic camera settings such as date and time, frequency, etc. Press the Mode button repeatedly to change to SET mode.

  • Page 62: Date And Time

    10. Press the Shutter button to exit SET mode. 4.6.1 Date and Time This menu allows you to set the camera date and time settings. Do the following to set the camera date and time. Press the Mode button repeatedly to change to SET mode. Press the Shutter button to enter SET mode.
  • Page 63 press the Mode button to go to the day field. Press the Shutter button repeatedly to adjust the day value, and then press the Mode button to go to the hour field. 10. Press the Shutter button repeatedly to adjust the hour value (in 24 hr or military time), and then press the Mode button to go to the minute field.

  • Page 64: Remoter

    4.6.2 Remoter This menu allows you to pair your camera with the RF wrist strap remote control (optional accessory). When the devices are paired, you can record videos or capture photos by pressing the corresponding buttons on the RF wrist strap remote control. Using Wrist Strap Remote Control (RCWD01) Press the Mode button repeatedly to change to SET mode.
  • Page 65 On your RF watch remote control, press the MODE button to switch to Preview mode. Then press and hold the SET button to enter to SET mode. PHOTO button MODE button SET button LEFT button RIGHT button VIDEO button 10. Use the LEFT or RIGHT button to select Pairing and press the VIDEO button to enter Pairing menu.
  • Page 66 14. Press the Shutter button to exit SYS MENU2. 15. To exit SET mode, press the Mode button repeatedly until the EXIT screen appears. 16. Press the Shutter button to exit SET mode. Using Wrist Strap Remote Control (RCW5K8) Press the Mode button repeatedly to change to SET mode. Press the Shutter button to enter SET mode.
  • Page 67 Press both the video and photo buttons on the RF wrist strap remote control to process pairing. When the red LED on the RF wrist strap remote control flash once, this indicates the pairing is complete. 10. To exit SYS MENU2, press the Mode button repeatedly until the EXIT screen appears.

  • Page 68: Frequency

    4.6.3 Frequency This menu allows you to change the camera frequency. Press the Mode button repeatedly to change to SET mode. Press the Shutter button to enter SET mode. Press the Mode button to highlight SYS MENU2. Press the Shutter button to enter SYS MENU2. Press the Mode button repeatedly to highlight FREQUENCY.

  • Page 69: Format

    4.6.4 Format This menu allows you to format the memory card. Do the following to format the memory card. Press the Mode button repeatedly to change to SET mode. Press the Shutter button to enter SET mode. Press the Mode button to highlight SYS MENU2. Press the Shutter button to enter SYS MENU2.

  • Page 70: Factory Default

    4.6.5 Factory Default This menu allows you to restore the default factory settings of your camera. Do the following to restore the factory default settings. Press the Mode button repeatedly to change to SET mode. Press the Shutter button to enter SET mode. Press the Mode button to highlight SYS MENU2.

  • Page 71: Wifi Password

    12. Press the Shutter button to exit SET mode. 4.6.6 WiFi Password This menu allows you to change the WiFi password. Do the following to change the password. Press the Mode button repeatedly to change to SET mode. Press the Shutter button to enter SET mode. Press the Mode button to highlight SYS MENU2.
  • Page 72 When done, press the Mode button repeatedly to highlight OK. Press the Shutter button to confirm. 10. To exit SYS MENU2, press the Mode button repeatedly until the EXIT screen appears. 11. Press the Shutter button to exit SYS MENU2. 12.

  • Page 73: Using The Accessories

    5 Using the Accessories The camera comes with rugged accessories for all your sporting needs. 5.1 Waterproof Case The waterproof case allows you to take underwater shots or use it with the surface mount. Release the case lock and flip open the waterproof case. Install the camera inside the waterproof case.

  • Page 74: Assembling The Camera Accessories

    Secure the waterproof case lock. 5.2 Assembling the Camera Accessories Lock the swivel T tip to the adhesive socket to adjoin the accessories.
  • Page 75 Tips on attaching adhesive mounts • Apply to clean surfaces - wax, dust, and oily essence free. • Attach the mount at room temperature. • Mount only on smooth surfaces. To obtain optimum adhesion, firmly press into place when installing the mount. •...

  • Page 76: Appendix

    Appendix Specifications General OLED Screen 0.68” Display Storage (Memory) Micro SD, up to 32GB SDHC Class 6 Image Quality Optics: Ultra-sharp F/no=2.4, f=2.4mm Focus range: 0.4m ~ infinity Field of view: Wide Video 1080p (16:9): 30fps 960p (4:3): 30 fps 720p (16:9): 60, 30 fps WVGA (16:9): 60, 30 fps VGA: 90 fps...
  • Page 77 General Auto Power Off 1, 3, 5, 10, 30, 60 minutes Inputs/Outputs Micro USB, Mini HDMI Battery 1130mAh rechargeable Li-ion Dimensions 39.0 (H) x 54.3 (W) x 21 (D) mm (without lens) Weight Approx. 46±3g (without waterproof case)

  • Page 78: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution The battery LED is The battery is almost Replace with a new flashing red. used up. battery or charge the battery. Nothing happens The Micro SD card is Transfer the Micro SD when the Shutter full.

  • Page 79: Fcc Statement

    FCC Statement Modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void user’s authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 80 Trademarks and licenses SDHC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, L This device has been tested and meets the FCC RF exposure guidelines. The maximum SAR value reported is 0.915 w/kg. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including...

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