Using NOVA HD…………………………………………………….7 Basic Operations of NOVA HD camera………………………….8 C a m e r a S e tt in g s … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … . 9 V i d e o M e n u …...
PREFACE Thank you for purchasing the Intova NOVA HD waterproof sports camera! The rugged, durable and waterproof NOVA HD will help you capture high quality video and photos in many different venues and environments. Visit www.intova.net to view the wide range of mount and system options available.
Important notice: Do not attempt to take apart the camera as there are high voltage parts and dangerous electric shock can occur. If the camera is dropped or smashed and internal parts are exposed, do not touch as there is a danger of electric shock.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA ITEM FUNCTION ITEM FUNCTION POWER ON/OFF, MODE, MENU MODE button SCROLLING button MENU button, DELETE file (press to be Lens port ring able to delete file while in view mode) Lens port Wrist Strap hole Lens O-ring Tripod mount...
Push down until card clicks into place. To remove, press down on inserted card to click and then release. NOVA HD uses Micro SD card up to 32 GB. For HD video, speed class 10 is required. 1. The camera cannot record video or take photos without a properly inserted memory card.
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3 months to prevent battery from becoming fully discharged. USB charging and transferring: Connect your computer to NOVA HD with the Micro USB cable. After connection, camera will turn on, use UP / DOWN buttons to select MSDC / CHARGE / OPEN.
USING NOVA HD Insert Micro SD memory card (class 10 required for HD video) before turning on. NOVA HD cannot be used if a properly inserted Micro SD card is not present. To turn camera on, press and hold power ON/OFF button for 2 seconds and then release (if camera is...
AF mode Date/Time stamp on Exposure value Time Date Photos remaining Basic Operations of NOVA HD camera BUTTON BASIC OPERATION PROCEDURES Press and hold for 2 seconds and release button to turn on or turn off POWER camera. Press “SHUTTER” button to start and stop video recording or to take a SHUTTER button photo.
CAMERA SETTINGS To change camera settings, press the MENU button and press UP or DOWN button to scroll through main menu selections and press OK button to enter sub-menu selections. Shown below are the three main menu selections screens. VIDEO Menu: In video mode, press MENU button.
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30/25 Standard resolution 4:3 video @ 640x480 pixels produces small file size. 30/25 frames per second rate for hand held, action shooting. *Slow motion effect is produced in video editing software (not included) which includes that feature. 3) MOTION DETECTION: Video will start recording automatically when motion is detected in field of view.
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3 M-10 M in salt water. Below 30’/10 M, it is recommended to deactivate DIVING mode and use a physical red filter such as Intova IFRED SP1. 10) FLICKER: This setting allows the camera to be adjusted to AUTO, 60Hz or 50Hz to prevent video flickering caused by fluorescent lights.
PHOTO (Picture) Menu: In photo mode, press the MENU button. With PICTURE menu icon highlighted, press OK button to enter photo settings sub-menu. Use the UP or DOWN button to scroll through the sub-menu and press OK button to select from QUALITY, SIZE, SELF CAPTURE, CONTINUOS, TIME LAPSE, UPSIDE DOWN, IMAGE EFFECT, SCENE MODE, FLICKER, CONTRAST, SHARPNESS, ISO, WHITE BALANCE, EXPOSURE VALUE and AF MODE.
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3 M-10 M in salt water. Below 30’/10 M, it is recommended to deactivate DIVING mode and use a physical red filter such as Intova IFRED SP1. 9) FLICKER: This setting allows the camera to be adjusted to AUTO, 60Hz or 50Hz to prevent video flickering caused by fluorescent lights.
To use MANUAL white balance: a) Select MANUAL and press OK button to activate. b) Press MENU button 2 times to go back to main screen. The manual white balance icon will be blinking at the top of the LCD screen. c) Aim camera at white balance board or a white object and press SHUTTER button.
7) LANGUAGE: This setting allows MENU language to be selected between English, Chinese (Traditional), Chinese (simplified), Japanese, French, German, Dutch, Portuguese, Spanish, Korean and Italian. 8) TV SYSTEM: This setting configures the video file for playback on either an NTSC or PAL system device.
DELETING FILES To delete a single file: 1. Go to View Files mode by pressing OK button in Video or Photo mode. 2. Press UP or DOWN button to select a file and then press the MENU button. 3. Press the UP button to highlight YES. 4.
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