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  • Page 1: User Manual

    User Manual Link Us: If you still have questions, visit Questions? our website: www.facebook.com/iontheaction Need Some Help? www.iontheaction.co.uk Tweet Us: This manual should help you understand your new product. www.twitter.com/iontheaction...

  • Page 2: Fcc Statement

    FCC STATEMENT 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. (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
  • Page 3 try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: ✓ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. ✓ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. ✓ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
  • Page 4 This product contains electrical or electronic materials. The presence of these materials may, if not disposed of properly, have potential adverse effects on the environment and human health. Presence of this label on the product means it should not be dis posed of as unsorted waste and must be collected separately.

  • Page 5: Read This First

    Trademark Information ✓ © 2012 World Wide Licenses Limited. ✓ ® The ion logo is a registered trademark of World Wide Licenses Limited. ✓ CamLOCK, PODZ, Shoot/Share and AIR PRO and their respective logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of World Wide Licenses Limited in the United States and other countries.
  • Page 6 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.

  • Page 7: 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 friendly customer service for assistance.
  • Page 8 ____________________________________________ There are no user serviceable parts for the camera: DO NOT DISSASSEMBLE! For repair, please call our friendly customer service for assistance. ____________________________________________ Do not place the camera on unstable surfaces. This may cause the camera to fall or tilt over, causing damage. ____________________________________________ EN - www.iontheaction.co.uk...
  • Page 9 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.
  • Page 10 Before you move the camera, disconnect cords and cables. Failure to do this may damage cords and cables. ____________________________________________ This is an extreme sports video product. Please be careful of the controlled use of the product not to fall on the camera to cause bodily injury ____________________________________________ EN -...

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    CONTENT INTRODUCTION....................8 Overview......................8 Package Contents..................9 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA............. 10 GETTING STARTED...................11 Charging The Battery..................11 Inserting MicroSD Card................12 Setting Up Date & Time………………………………………………………..13 Closing The Camera PODZ................. 14 Power On & Power Off................. 15 Recording Videos..................16 Taking Photos....................
  • Page 12 Running the ion Software................20 Browsing The Files & Transferring Them To A PC........20 Changing The Camera Settings..............21 Linking To ion Websites And Cloud Service..........24 Firmware Update & Installation..............24 CONNECTIING CAMERA TO A TV / HDTV............26 Taking Photos w/ TV..................27...

  • Page 13: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Overview Thanks for purchasing the ion AIR PRO camera. The ion AIR PRO can be mounted with the Bike & Helmet Kit or the BOARD Kit for the ultimate adventure HD recording experience.  HD recording – Up to 1080p resolution ...
  • Page 14  Captures high resolution photos   WiFi Ready, PODZ compatible   8GB FREE ion Cloud storage  EN - www.iontheaction.co.uk...

  • Page 15: Package Contents

    Package Contents Carefully unpack the ion AIR PRO and ensure that you have the following items: AIR PRO AIR PRO PLUS AIR PRO WIFI      ✓ ✓ ✓ AIR PRO ✓ ✓ ✓ USB Cable and Adapter ✓...
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  • Page 17: Getting To Know Your Camera

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA www.iontheaction.co.uk EN -...
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  • Page 19: Getting Started

    1. Power 7. HDMI Port 2. LED Indicator 8. Video Resolution Switch 3. Recording Slide Switch 9. USB Port 4. Lens 10. Reset Button 5. MicroSD Card Slot 11. PODZ Socket 6. AV Port GETTING STARTED Charging the Battery www.iontheaction.co.uk EN -...
  • Page 20 The embedded 1200mAh Li-ion Battery in the AIR PRO camera can be recharged quickly allowing you hours of recording time. To charge the battery Charge the camera with either the USB cable or AC/DC adapter. The Red LED remains ON while the battery is charging.
  • Page 21 warranty coverage and can possibl y damage the camera. www.iontheaction.co.uk EN -...

  • Page 22: Inserting Microsd Card

    Inserting MicroSD Card (not included) AIR PRO supports a MicroSD card up to 32GB (Class 4 or greater cards are recommended) which allows you to take Full High Definition (FHD) Video for approximately 4 hours (1080p 30 fps or 720p 60 fps). If there is no MicroSD card in the camera, the Red and Green LED will flash alternatively and continuously.
  • Page 23 damage both the camera and the MicroSD card. ✓ A new MicroSD card should be formatted before using. For instructions on how to format the card, please refer to the Section “Connecting the camera to Computer/TV/HDTV”. www.iontheaction.co.uk EN -...

  • Page 24: Setting Up Date & Time

    Setting Date & Time You can set the camera’s clock with the ion software to ensure that your video and photo files are saved with the correct date/ time information. To set up the camera clock Connect your camera to a computer with the USB cable. Run ion.exe at your MicroSD card folder.
  • Page 25 ✓ User interface may vary with further firmware upgrade. www.iontheaction.co.uk EN -...

  • Page 26: Closing The Camera Podz

    Closing the Camera PODZ The Waterproof Housing lets the camera perform up to 10 meters or 30 feet under water. You must seal the camera with PODZ in order to protect the camera when using it in wet or moist conditions. To secure the PODZ Attach the PODZ to the back of the camera and rotate clockwise until it is locked.
  • Page 27 single strain of hair or grain of sand can cause a leak into the product. ✓ After every use in salt water, you will need to rinse the outside of the product and the seal with non-salt water and dry. Not doing this can cause corrosion in the product or failure in the seal, in turn, damaging the product.

  • Page 28: Power On & Power Off

    Power On & Power Off To power ON the camera: Press and hold the Power button. The camera will vibrate and the Green LED will turn on. To power OFF the camera: Press and hold the Power button. The camera will vibrate two seconds and the Green LED will turn off.

  • Page 29: Recording Videos

    . There are two HD options to select from: HD (720p 60fps or 720p 30fps) and FHD (Full HD 1080p 30fps or 960p 30fps). You can change the resolution by changing the settings with ion software. There are two methods available for starting the video record function. When starting a video recording, a short vibration indicates recording started.

  • Page 30: Taking Photos

    ✓ Assure there is sufficient memory available on the MicroSD card. If the card is full, the camera will vibrate for five seconds and the Green LED will flash continuously. Taking Photos Ion AIR PRO camera allows you to take 5 Mega Pixels resolution high quality still images. EN - www.iontheaction.co.uk...
  • Page 31 To capture a still image Turn on the camera by pressing the Power button. Move the Recording Slide Switch to STOP if the camera is in video recording. After the camera power has been turned on, press the Power button to take a photo.

  • Page 32: Reset The Camera

    Battery PODZ – Extended battery time of your camera. Using CamLOCK Mount System ion’s versatile CamLOCK Mount System allows you to attach the AIR PRO camera to any type of helmet (bike, motorcycle, ski, skydive etc.), pole, board (surf, skate, ski etc.) and handlebar (bike and motorcycle).
  • Page 33 Please refer to the specific mounting guides for instructions on how to install your mounts with your camera for particular activities. Visit the ion website (www.iontheaction.com) to get the latest news regarding PODZ and CamLOCK products. www.iontheaction.co.uk EN -...

  • Page 34: Auto Rotation

    Auto Rotation The camera has a built-in G-sensor which is able to detect the camera orientation. By rotating your camera to 90 , 180 or 270 from the default position (refer to the picture), the recorded view will be rotated in the same angle. This allows the user to mount the camera in different orientation without recording a rotated or inverted view.
  • Page 35 ✓ The feature is available only for videos capturing, not still photos. ✓ Adjust your camera orientation before you start the video recording. The rotation feature will not be activated throughout the recording. ✓ You can disable the auto rotation function in the “General settings” with the ion software www.iontheaction.co.uk...

  • Page 36: Connecting Camera To A Computer

    Open the MicroSD card folder inside file manager and you will find the file “ion.exe”. Click the file to open If you cannot find ion.exe at your MicroSD folder, you can unplug the cable from PC and turn the camera on and off once and connect the PC again.
  • Page 37 photo and video files will be displayed on the browser. Double click a photo or video file to preview the content. Copy or Move the files to your PC hard drive to store them on your computer or share them with social media websites or via email. ✓...

  • Page 38: Changing The Camera Settings

    Changing the Camera Settings The ion AIR PRO’s camera settings can be changed by utilizing the ion software. Simply click on the options in the Photo, Video or General menus. Set up on Photo menu Click “Photo” menu to select the desired photo resolution and mode. The active mode will be highlighted.
  • Page 39 Photo Resolution 16MP(Software Enhanced), 5MP, 3MP, VGA Photo Mode Single Shot, Burst, Time Lapse Time Lapse 5, 10, 30, 60 seconds www.iontheaction.co.uk EN -...
  • Page 40 Set up on Video menu Click the “Video” menu to select the desired video resolution. The active mode will be highlighted. Mode Options FHD Resolution 1080p: 1920x1080 pixels (16:9), 30 fps (default) 960p: 1280X960 pixels (4:3), 30 fps HD Resolution 720p: 1280x720 pixels (16:9), 60 fps (default) EN - www.iontheaction.co.uk...
  • Page 41 720p: 1280x720 pixels (16:9), 30 fps www.iontheaction.co.uk EN -...
  • Page 42 For setting up the General menu Click “General” menu to select various general settings for the camera. The active mode will be highlighted. Mode Option TV Type PAL, NTSC Auto Power Off Off, 1, 3 Minutes Auto Rotation On, Off EN - www.iontheaction.co.uk...
  • Page 43 Date & Time Date, Time, Sync with PC Format To reset the camera to the default settings Clicking “Reset All” will return to default settings. www.iontheaction.co.uk EN -...

  • Page 44: Linking To Ion Websites And Cloud Service

    Twitter Page Firmware Update and Installation In order to keep your ion camera performing at its best, regularly check for new firmware updates and install to them to your camera. Before you update the firmware, make sure you connect your camera to an internet accessible computer.
  • Page 45 Click the “Firmware Check” button. Click the “Check” button. The ion software will automatically determine if there is a new firmware version available. A notification will be given if a new firmware version has been detected, display the new version number and indicate the new version numbers and enhancements for the new version.
  • Page 46 ✓ Place your camera in a stable position during the full firmware update process ✓ Assure you don’t reset or remove the MicroSD card before the full update process has been completed. The interruption will lead to potential damage to the camera ✓...

  • Page 47: Connectiing Camera To A Tv / Hdtv

    CONNECTING CAMERA TO A TV / HDTV Connect your ion camera to a TV or HDTV thru the AV cable or an HDMI cable (not included). When you have successfully connected, the TV menu as shown in the picture below will pop up. You can preview files, playback 、 delete files and format the MicroSD card thru your TV screen.
  • Page 48 ✓ Assure there is a MicroSD card in the camera or no card will be displayed on the TV screen. ✓ No files will be displayed on the TV screen if you don’t have any files in the MicroSD card. EN - www.iontheaction.co.uk...

  • Page 49: Taking Photos W/ Tv

    Taking Photos w/ TV Press and hold the Power button until the TV menu appears. Press the Power button shortly to select the Preview mode. Slide the Recording Slide Switch to STOP Press the Power button twice to enter Photo Preview mode. Press the Power button to take photos.

  • Page 50: Playing Back Photo Files W/ Tv

    Press the Power button twice to enter Video Preview mode. Press the Power button to start recording, and press it again to stop recording videos, or slide the Recording Slide Switch to STOP to stop recording and enter to the Photo mode ✓...

  • Page 51: Playing Back Video Files W/ Tv

    Slide to STOP and press button shortly to the next file. Press button twice to start the slide show and press it again to stop. Press and hold button to enter to Edit menu. Playing Back Video Files w/ TV Press and hold button until the TV menu appears.
  • Page 52 Slide to STOP and press button shortly to the next file. Press button twice to start playing the video When the video is playing, press button shortly one time to pause and press button twice again to continue. Press and hold button to enter to Edit menu.

  • Page 53: Deleting Photos / Video Files W/ Tv

    Deleting Photos / Video Files w/ TV You can delete a single and all photo or video file(s) in the MicroSD card. To delete the files Press and hold button until the TV menu appears. Press button shortly to select Play Photo or Video mode. Press button twice to enter the Photo or Video Playback mode.
  • Page 54 Press and hold button until the TV menu appears. Press button shortly to select Play Photo or Video mode Press button twice to enter either the Photo or Video Playback mode. Press and hold button to enter to Edit menu. Press button shortly to select “Format”...

  • Page 55: Sign Up For Free Ion Cloud Storage

    SIGN UP FOR FREE ION CLOUD STORAGE 8GB of free Cloud storage will be provided for storing and sharing of video and photo content. You can visit www.iontheaction.co.uk/ioncloud and sign up as a free member. www.iontheaction.co.uk EN -...

  • Page 56: Specification

    USB2.0 (for data connection and battery charging) HDMI AV / Composite Power Build-in 1200 mAH Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Battery Life: Approx. 2.5 hrs / 1 hr (w/ WiFi PODZ) Housing High quality Aluminum barrel and rubberized finishing Depth up to 10 meters / 30 feet...

  • Page 57: System Requirements

    SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Operating system Windows® 7/XP SP3 /Vista and Mac 10.4.11 or above Pentium III or above At least 64MB Interface USB port 4x speed CD ROM or above www.iontheaction.co.uk EN -...

  • Page 58: Troubleshootings

    Causes Solutions 1. LED flashes and Run out of battery Recharge the camera camera turns off 2. Cannot turn on the ion camera Red LED flashes during Low battery Recharge the camera recording Cannot take photos or Memory full Replace with a memory...
  • Page 59 2. Try a different USB port on the computer www.iontheaction.co.uk EN -...

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