Pull back and hold The end cap The first thing to know about the Vaquita camera is; how to take of the protective end cap for charging or handling the SD-card. As pictured on the illustrations above, you need to pull back the “collar”...
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The same mechanism is used when you put the end-cap back on. Pull back the “collar”, push it back on. SD-Card Remove the end cap and insert a micro SD-card. It must be a Sandisk card with class U3 or V30. A capacity of 32 GB or more is recommended.
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Latest update Make sure to always have the latest firmware installed on the camera. Firmware updates are made through the Paralenz App or manually downloaded from our website.
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Play. The app will guide you through the connection process. Note that you can also update the camera firmware through the app. Camera firmware updates Firmware updates are made through the Paralenz App. The app will give a notification when a new update is available.
Camera features The camera features spoken about here, are the seven icons on the selector ring. Snap To take pictures select the photo & snap record icon on the selector ring, and the camera will confirm with vibration. Click once on the activation switch to take a photo. If you want to record a short video hold the activation switch.
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• Slow Motion is operated like Video, but the videos recorded will be in Slow Motion. This mode restricts the maximum resolution of the video. • Video is operated like the regular Video mode, but with custom settings • Snap Record is operated like the regular Snap Record mode, but with custom settings.
Maintenance Cleaning the camera We recommend to rinse the camera in fresh, warm water, while working the ring and switch. Also - no solvents/chemicals should be used while cleaning. If sand grains should get stuck underneath the magnetic switches please contact our support for instructions. Cleaning the o-rings Check that the o-rings have not been stretched and that they do not have any cuts, tears and dirt (hair, dust).
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Depth Color Correction What is DCC? DCC stands for Depth Color Correction and is a digital version of a color filter, which are normally made from plastic and placed in front of your camera lens, to remove the green or blue taint in your videos. DCC is controlled by the pressure sensor.
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Video recorded with DCC off Video recorded with DCC on. (WB 5000K). DCC has two settings – blue or green: Use blue for blue water Use green for green water Use green for green water. Use blue for blue water. How to activate DCC? Toggle DCC on/off by clicking three times on the activation switch while in power- or video-mode.
WB - white balance What is WB? WB stands for White Balance, which adjusts the color temperature. Color temperature is measured in Kelvin (K) and ranges from the warm orange glow of a match 1500K to the light on a clear day with a blue sky 10.000K.
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• Have you updated your camera with the newest firmware and updated your Paralenz App? Congrats, your camera is ready! What should I do if I notice something is not working? If you notice something out of the ordinary, please contact our support at support@paralenz.com...
Warnings When overheated the camera will shot down! The Vaquita camera is primarily made for underwater use. If the camera is used above water there is a risk of it overheating which will result in the camera shutting down until the temperature is stabilized.
FCC Statement Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. 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.
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IC Statement This device complies with RSS247 of Industry Canada. Cet appareil se conforme à RSS247 de Canada d’Industrie. 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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This device meets the government’s requirements for exposure to radio waves. This device is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission of the U.S. Government. The exposure standard for wireless devices employs a unit of measure- ment known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR.
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Join Paralenz World on Facebook We at Paralenz love the enthusiasm and commitment in the diving community. This is why we have made the Paralenz World Facebook group for you to share your dives, get tips and tricks, and connect with us and other Paralenz users.
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The entire Quick Start Guide can be found here: support.paralenz.com...
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