BEFORE YOU START Declaration of Conformity Responsible Party: JK Imaging Ltd. Address: 1411 W. 190th Street, Suite 550, Gardena, CA 90248, USA Company Website: www.kodakcamera.jkiltd.com For Customers in Canada This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
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For Customers in the U.S.A. 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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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JK Imaging Ltd . . properties of their respective owners. This manual provides you with instructions on how to use your new KODAK PIXPRO Digital Action Cam. Every effort has been made to ensure that the contents of this manual are accurate.
SAFETY NOTES Waterproof / Dustproof / Shockproof / Freeze-proof temperature environment. sources (e.g. Daylight, etc.) for extended periods of time. Height for shockproof rating is 2.0m. Suitable temperature range for freeze proof capability is -10°C and above. a low temperature environment to a Product Notes: high temperature environment, water Do not disassemble or repair the product...
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If there is dust, sand or other foreign Do not use the product below 10 meters materials on the waterproof rubber of the underwater. rear cover and its contact surface, please Do not use this product in a geothermal wipe it with a clean, dry and lint free cloth spring.
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Battery Notes: type. metal objects (including coins) to avoid short circuiting, discharging, excessive heat, or possible leakage. or use, stop charging or use immediately. Turn off the product, remove the battery carefully, and wait until it cools down. and dry. period of time, please remove the battery for storage.
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Memory Card Notes: manual is Micro SD Card or Micro SDHC folders on the memory card using your card. recognized by the product or possibly an well-known brand. error may occur. dry. removing the memory card. Otherwise, the memory card could be damaged. sure the notch direction of the card matches the notch direction of the period of time, please backup the data...
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Other Notes: 3. If liquid crystal is swallowed, product off during the update process. thoroughly with clean water and induce Doing so may cause incorrect data to be vomiting. Seek for medical assistance. written and the product may not power on later.
Contents BEFORE YOU START ............1 SAFETY NOTES ..............4 Contents ................9 GETTING READY ..............13 Accessories Included ..................13 Part Names .......................15 Installing and Dismantling the Lens Cover ............18 Special Accessories ..................20 Installing Battery and Memory Card ..............34 Charging ......................
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Introduction to Various Button Functions ............37 Operation Method ..............39 Turn On / Off .....................39 ......40 LCD Screen Display ..................41 Introduction to Basic Operation of Recording and Shooting ......42 LCD Screen Display under Playback Status ............44 Introduction to Basic Operation of Playback .............45 Introduction to the Setting Mode of Menu Options ...........
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Introduction to Mode Settings ................57 Movie Settings Introduction ................58 Still Settings Introduction .................. AP Settings Introduction ................... Mobile Phone APP Operating Method ........71 Position Service Function .................71 APP Home ......................73 Playback ......................73 ....................83 About ........................ Connection Port Use Description ..........87...
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Connect a Computer ..................87 HDMI Connected TV Output ................89 APPENDICES ...............90 ....................90 Prompts and Warning Messages ..............93 Trouble Shooting ....................97...
GETTING READY Accessories Included Your product box should contain the product you purchased along with the following accessories. If anything is missing or appears to be damaged, please contact your retailer. (Based on sales in different countries or regions, the shape of the AC adapter will vary. The actual product will prevail) Quick Start Guide Service Card...
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Standard Lens Cover Underwater Lens Cover Standard Lens Cover has been installed on the product when leaving factory.
Installing and Dismantling the Lens Cover Two types of replaceable lens covers are Steps for dismantling the lens cover: provided for the product. 1. Hold the product with your left hand, and Standard Lens Cover: left end as illustrated in the picture. Hold Applicable under general conditions.
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Steps for installing the lens cover: 1. Hold the product with your left hand, and Please select appropriate lens cover when taking videos and pictures, left end as illustrated in the photo. hold otherwise it will affect the image effect. the lens cover ring with your right hand.
Special Accessories To provide you with more fun during travel and sports, we also provide you with several accessories designed with different characteristics. Based on sales in different countries or regions, the type of the accessory will vary. The actual product will prevail. Before using ( especially in water or strenuous exercise ), please pay attention to make a...
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Installation Method: of the object to be used. example: 1. Align the location pole of the base to the location hole of the action cam, and align the Location Pole Base Screw...
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2. Tie one end of the rope to the adhesive mount, and the other end to the rear cover shaft. 3. Assemble the base, pre-tightening handle and adhesive mount according to the direction illustrated in the picture. First press the base into the adhesive mount, and then rotate and tighten the pre-tightening handle.
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2. Align the location pole of the base to the location hole of the action cam, and align the 3. Assemble the base, pre-tightening handle and handlebar clamp according to the direction illustrated in the picture. First press the base into the handlebar clamp, and then rotate and tighten the pre-tightening handle.
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Installation Method: 1. Align the location pole of the base to the location hole of the action cam, and align the...
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2. Assemble the base, pre-tightening handle and suction mount according to the direction illustrated in the Picture. First press the base into the suction mount, and then rotate and tighten the pre-tightening handle. Base Pre-tightening Handle Suction Mount 3. First, clean the suction mount and the windshield, and then attach the suction cup to the windshield (or smooth surface).
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2. Thread both ends of the band into the buckle, and then press the buckle clamp. Buckle Buckle Clamp 3. Align the location pole of the base to the location hole of the action cam, and align the 4. Assemble the base, pre-tightening handle and vented helmet strap mount according to the direction illustrated in the picture.
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Location Pole Installation Method: 1. Insert the angle bracket into the mount, align the location pole on the angle bracket to the location hole of the action cam, and align the screw on the angle bracket to the tripod Mount Angle Bracket Screw Band...
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Plane Support (Small) Plane Support (Large) Installation Method: 1. Align the location pole of the base to the location hole of the action cam, and align the 2. Tie one end of the rope to the plane support ( small ), and the other end to the rear cover shaft of the action cam.
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3. Assemble the base, pre-tightening handle and plane support (large) according to the direction illustrated in the Picture. First press the base into the plane support (large), and then rotate and tighten the pre-tightening handle. Base Pre-tightening Handle Plane Support (Large) 4.
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You can add one or two extended arms (except head bank mount) to each kit, to help you to Extended Arm...
Installing Battery and Memory Card 1. Open the rear cover 2. Insert the battery into the battery compartment according to the negative First, set the rear cover switch to the and positive directions as illustrated in right, and push the open switch of the the following picture.
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3. Insert the memory card into the card slot 4. Close the battery cover according to the direction illustrated in First, rotate the back over around the the picture when the product is turned shaft direction to close upward. The rear off.
Charging Please charge after the product is turned off. 3. You can also connect the product to your computer with a USB cable to charge the 1. Connect the product to the AC adapter battery. If you press and hold the power with a USB cable.
Introduction to Various Button Functions To save power, if the product is not operated for a period, it will automatically enter the LCD off status. Press any button can wake LCD. Button Name Menu Status Recording Short press: Short press: Short press: no action display all information when the it no action...
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Button Name Single Photo Pausing Short press: delete Short press: back to the initial state of the movie Power Button / Delete Button Press and hold: turn off the product Normal speed Continue to OK Button Pause playback play back Menu Button / Previous Previous File...
Operation Method Turn On / Off When the power is off, press and hold for more than 2 seconds to turn on the product; or press and hold for more than 2 seconds to turn on the product and enter the playback status.
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1. Press and hold the to turn on the product and enter the language selection screen; 2. Press to select language; 3. After pressing button to select desired language, the product will enter Date / Time setting screen; 4. Press to adjust the date and time display format, and press display format;...
LCD Screen Display 00:01:23 00:01:23 I N SD 1. Mode Display 9. Still Size Display Some icons will automatically hide 2. Time Lapse Display 10. Field of View Display after a 2 second display. Press 3. Burst Shot Display 11. Remaining Recording to display all current setting Time Display / Number of 4.
Introduction to Basic Operation of Recording and Shooting to switch between recording mode or shooting mode; 2. Align the lens to the object to be recorded, and press for recording or shooting; 3. Under the recording mode, repress the to stop recording. 00:56:00 00:56:00 00:01:23...
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Under shooting mode status, when the product detects a human face, a green focus frame will appear. When two or more human faces are detected, a green main focus frame and a white secondary focus frame will appear. When the product rotates around the lens axis for 180°, the display screen on the LCD is positive display.
Introduction to Basic Operation of Playback to enter the playback status of video and pictures; 3. Press to view the movies or pictures stored in the memory card or memory. Press the Recording Button memory will be displayed. If there is no video in the memory card or memory, the no image warning window will appear.
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1.Select movie to be played back, and press to start movie playback. 00:00:47 00:00:47 00:01:23 00:01:23 2.When playing back the movie, a operation guidance will appear on the screen. You can press buttons to perform the corresponding functions. Press Press Press : Under normal playback mode, the movie playback will be paused;...
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Movie playback rewind or forward: 00:00:47 00:00:47 00:01:23 00:01:23 Movie playback pause: 00:00:47 00:00:47 00:00:47 00:00:47 00:01:23 00:01:23 00:01:23 00:01:23 There will be no sound output during rewinding or forwarding.
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Movie or Picture Delete: 1. Select the movies or photos to be deleted, and press to enter the Delete screen. Press to select Delete , and press 2. After a movie or a photo is successfully deleted, LCD will display the next movie or photo. You can continue Delete.
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Rotation: playback according to the rotating direction detected during shooting, in order to ensure that what you see are positive images. The direction of rotation refers to the direction rotating around the lens center clockwise or counterclockwise. Only when the direction sensor detects that the product has rotated for 180°, the rotation feature is effective.
Introduction to the Setting Mode of Menu Options 2. Press to select Mode Settings , Movie Settings , Still Settings , Settings General Settings ; 3. Press 4. Select items with * on the secondary level menu, and press tertiary menu interface; 5.
Menu Introduction First Level Mode Movie Settings Still Settings General Settings Menu Settings Settings Movie * Movie Size * Still Size * Sound Settings * Time Lapse * Burst Shot * Power Off Shot * Wireless Power * Loop recording * Field of View Saving * Field of View...
Introduction to General Settings Sound Settings 10 options in the General Settings of the There are 4 options in the Sound Settings : Sound Settings Volume 1 Power Off Volume 2 Wireless Power Saving Date / Time Volume 3 Language Format Copy to Card Reset Settings...
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When the setting of Date and time after the Power Off means the product will need to be reset, please operate as the after the LCD is off. following. There are 2 options in Power Off : 1. Enter the Date / Time in the secondary level interface and press 2.
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Language Format Format can clear all data stored in the power-on is complete, if the language need memory card or memory (including protected to be reset, please operate as the following. movies and photos). 1. Enter the Language in the secondary There are 2 options in Format : level interface and press...
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Reset Settings Copy to Card Reset Settings can recover all settings of the product to the factory default settings. memory to the memory card There are 2 options in the Reset There are 2 options in Copy to Card : Settings : Cancel Cancel...
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FW Version The following operation need to be followed FW Version can display the current version. 1. Enter the FW Version interface, and When a new version is stored in the memory press to enter the tertiary level menu . LCD There are 2 options in Update will display...
Introduction to Mode Settings 2 options in the Mode Settings of the Mode Settings use method: 1. After selecting options, press Movie : for recording movies 2. Press Still : for shooting photos and display your selected status. press , to perform status switch.
Movie Size Movie Settings Introduction Movie Size refers to the image resolution during recording. There are 8 options in First Level menu There are 7 options in Movie Size : Movie Settings: 1080P30 : 1920×1080 (30fps) Movie Size Time Lapse Loop recording Field of View 720P30...
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When selecting WVGA120 , the sound cannot be recorded. When selecting WVGA120 , Time Lapse , Loop recording or Motion detection cannot be enabled. When selecting Time Lapse Loop recording cannot be enabled. The maximum recording time of a 4GB memory card: The maximum recording Movie Size Memory card volume...
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Time Lapse 00:00:01 00:00:01 Time Lapse means to record a frame at an interval of a period of time, and splice the frames together to present a condensed video which usually requires a long period of time to complete. There are 7 options in Time Lapse : 1 second Movie Size cannot be selected as...
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Loop recording 00:00:23 00:00:23 Loop recording means to record as independent segments of movies according to selected time length from the beginning of recording, untill the manual stop of recording. When the memory card is full, There are 3 options in Loop recording : Movie Size cannot be selected as 5 minutes...
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Motion detection Motion detection means that if the product Field of View means the image receiving detects moving objects entering into the angle range of the product. LCD screen, it will automatically start There are 4 options in Field of View : recording.
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When Motion detection feature When the memory card is full, is enabled, Time Lapse or Loop recording setting cannot be performed. continuously. 15:00 15:00 00:00:00 00:00:00 Movie Size cannot be selected as 00:00:00 00:00:00 WVGA120. Motion detection interface icon: Indicates the total time of recording Indicates the date / time of the product...
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Wind Cut White Balance Wind Cut refers to the reduction of noise White balance means that the user adjusts caused by wind. the color temperature under different light sources to ensure that the colors are There are 2 options in Wind Cut : reproduced correctly.
Still Settings Introduction There are 5 options in First Level menu Still Settings : Still Size Burst Shot Field of View White Balance Exit...
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Still Size Burst Shot The Still Size are benchmarked against the Burst Shot that ten photos are shot pixels of the images, a photo having higher continuously one single time before auto image resolution contains more details and pause. There are 2 options in Burst Shot : photo printing requirements.
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White Balance Field of View means the image receiving White balance means that the user adjusts angle range of the product. the color temperature under different light sources to ensure that the colors are There are 4 options in Field of View : reproduced correctly.
AP Settings Introduction The action cam can be connected with your Wireless connection will be automatically smart phone through wireless. interrupted in wireless connection process. Connection setting method of the 1. Your mobile phone system version needs to be iOS 4 or Android 2.3 and higher versions.
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If needing to interrupt connection, 1. Download the special APP installation press , so that the selection interface package (APP name: PIXPRO SP1) from appears, select , press , interrupt the APP store, and install;...
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3. If needing to turn off wireless, press AP mode button or press after selecting the SSID interface so that the selection interface of turning off wireless or not appears, select , press to turn off wireless. AP mode 2. If connect APP failed, select , press to back to the SSID interface, select , press...
Mobile Phone APP Operating Method Position Service Function click the PIXPRO SP1 icon on the main interface of the mobile phone to enable APP. Android system: "PIXPRO SP1" Would Like to Use Your Current Location ! . If the position service of the mobile phone is not enabled, you may select whether to enable the position service or not according to prompting in the interface.
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"PIXPRO SP1 " Would Like to Use Your Current Location ! ; if the position service is disabled, it will prompt Turn on Location services to allow "PIXPRO SP1" to determine Your Location. ; and if clicking setting , the mobile phone position service setting interface will appear.
APP Home Playback Enter APP Home interface, and three Click playback in the APP Home to options are displayed: enter the playback state. Playback : enter playback state There are three playback manners in the playback state: and control the action cam phone) to shoot by using the mobile phone...
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Index playback (action cam / mobile phone) 2. The index playback interfaces of the mobile phone and the action cam can 1. In the APP Home, click playback to be switched by shifting a red dot on the enter the index playback state, and enter interface of the mobile phone.
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Enter the selection interface after Setting function selecting , and click thumbnails so Click at the right upper corner of the interface so that the setting interface can selected. Clicking the same thumbnail for appear. the second time will cancel selection. 23:30 23:30 23:30...
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Downloading will be continued after In the index playback interface of the action switching to the index interface of the cam, click to enter the download mode. mobile phone, and the downloading progress bar will be displayed. 23:30 23:30 < Download <...
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Delete function 2. In the index playback interface of the 1. In the index playback interface of the mobile phone, click to enter the action cam, click to enter the selection needing to be deleted, click to delete click select whether or not to delete in the delete in the delete prompting interface.
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Slide play function 1. In the index playback interface of the Clicking a photo in slide play will mobile phone, click to enter the stop slide play and the single photo selection interface; interface will appear. then click to start slide play; When playing movie in a slide, only the movie will stop slide play and the movie play interface will appear.
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Share function 1. In the index playback interface of the Transmission procedure is determined mobile phone, click to enter the according to the settings of the mobile selection interface. phone. to pop up the share option. 23:30 23:30 < < 2 Items selected...
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Single Photo 1. Executable operations in single photo In the index playback interface, the single side: clicked. cam into the mobile phone browsed through sliding from side to side. 100% enlargement screen will appear by : delete double clicking one single photo, and the original dimension will be recovered by 23:30 double clicking again.
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2. Executable operations in single photo : share Click to enter the effect interface, : slide play and modeling effects can be set. : edit : delete types. More effect options can be 23:30 viewed by sliding the effect option bar <...
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Click to enter the trim interface. : Off 23:30 23:30 : Auto < < 11 / 26 Trim : Off : centering on dot : centering on strip(lateral direction) Firstly click the effect your like and then click (Android system) / (iOS system) to select the options Quick browse bar saving or uploading to social...
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Steps of movie trim According to the desired trim accuracy of the movie, click Click in the APP increase or shorten the number of frames. control the action cam to shoot by using the mobile phone. Slide the quick browse bar from side to side so that the vertical line stays on thumbnails needing to be cut, and After Wireless is connected...
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Video mode: 720P30 23:30 WVGA120 Burst Shot: < Enable 99:99 99:99 Field of View: Ultra Wide Medium Narrow Water Ring White balance: Daylight Cloudy : enter the index playback state on the Fluorescent action cam. Underwater : start video recording / stop video recording The characteristics of the parameters : switch to the shooting...
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Video mode use method: 1. Click icons at the top of the interface to set corresponding parameters. 2. Click to start video recording, and click again to stop video recording. 3. Click to enter the index playback state. In wireless power saving enabled Shooting mode: state, a prompting message about breaking of wireless connection in...
23:30 About Click About in the APP Home, so that the < version of the APP can be checked. 9999 9999 : enter the index playback state on the action cam. : shoot photos : switch to the video mode from the shooting mode...
Connection Port Use Description Connect a Computer The product can be connected to the The product supports Windows operating computer by using a USB cable so as systems (Windows XP, Windows Vista , Windows 7, and Windows 8) and the Mac computer.
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If being connected to the computer USB port of 100mA, the product will has no response Long pressing in the connection process will cause shut-down and stop of communication between the computer and the product.
HDMI Connected TV Output The product is capable of realizing movie and photo playback on a TV through HDMI. The HDMI connection of the product is defaulted as automatic connection way. Steps: 1. Open the rear cover of the product, connect one end of the HDMI cable to a TV which is up to the HDMI standard (the TV and the product both need to be in on state) and the other end to the HDMI port of the product;...
APPENDICES Active Pixels 14.24 Megapixels Total Pixels 15.31 Megapixels [1/2.33" MOS] Focal Length 3.0mm F number F2.8 Lens Lens Construction Optical Zoom Fixed focus Focusing Range Field of View Ultra Wide, Medium, Narrow, Water Ring Anti-Handshake Still Image Exif 2.3 (JPEG) File Format Movie Audio: Linear PCM (Stereo)
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(4:3) 14MP: 4320×3240 Still Size 5MP: 2592×1944 Image Dimensions Movie Size VHS recording: 848×480(120fps) Detection Features Face detection Waterproof Feature Up to 10 m underwater Shockproof Feature Up to 2 m Dustproof Feature -10°C Wireless Supported LCD Screen 1.5 inch (115k Pixels) ISO Sensitivity Exposure Metering Method Exposure Control Method...
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Burst Shot Supported Playback Modes Single Photo White Balance Auto (AWB), Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Underwater Internal Memory: Approx. 100 MB Storage Media Micro SD / Micro SDHC Card (Up to 32GB Support) \ [ MMC Card not supported ] Language Korean, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Thai, Indonesian, Vietnamese, Italian, Support German, Dutch, Russian, Polish, Swedish, Danish, Finnish, Norwegian, Greek,...
Prompts and Warning Messages Message Description Reset Mode When using “Copy to card”, if the number of folders in the memory card exceeds the maximum number of folders (999), the copy and End the message after the access actions cannot be performed. product processing This message indicates that a long read time End the message after the...
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Message Description Reset Mode When turning on the product or pressing The message will disappear the product detects that the memory is out of after 3 seconds. space. Turn off the product after the updating is completed, and cancel the message. The message will disappear The memory card still cannot be recognized in 2 seconds, and the screen...
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Message Description Reset Mode The memory card still cannot be recognized The message will disappear after format. in 2 seconds, and the screen of format or not will appear. Interruption logging problem is encountered in the period of writing in the memory card or recording in the video recording or shooting status will be displayed in 2 process.
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Message Description Reset Mode Connecting to the computer USB The display is ended after connection is succeeded. Connecting to the HDMI device It will shut down after Caution will appear before power off when the displaying for 2 seconds. battery of the product is already dead. A message appears to prompt updating after full charging and returning to the update screen.
Trouble Shooting Problem Possible causes Solution Product does not The battery has been depleted. Charge the battery. turn on Copy the data to the Exceeded maximum computer disk, and format folder number for folders), the memory card cannot be the memory card using the accessed.
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