Paralenz Vaquita 2nd Gen, User Manual

Page 1: ...User Manual Paralenz Vaquita 2nd Gen www paralenz com ...

Page 2: ...2 Every Dive Counts ...

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Page 4: ...able of Contents Meet the Vaquita 2nd Gen 6 Technical Specifications 8 Before your Next Dive 12 Getting Started 14 Camera Features 22 The Paralenz App 41 Download Content 43 TheOceanBase 44 Maintenance 48 ...

Page 5: ...5 Troubleshooting 49 Warranty 50 Precautions 51 Regulatory Information 53 Warnings 55 FCC Statement 56 IC Statement 57 SAR 58 Designed and Developed in Denmark 59 ...

Page 6: ...enz com 1 Lens 2 Lens Lock Ring 3 Activation Switch 4 Camera Body 5 GPS WiFi Antenna 6 T Rails Mount System 7 Selector Ring 8 Display 9 Collar 10 End Cap You can learn more about the Vaquita 2nd Gen accessories on our YouTube channel Important Information To get the best experience always update your camera with the latest firmware before your dive To download the latest firmware for the first tim...

Page 7: ...When the Selector Ring is turned to a recording function it will also show you a live view from the lens This makes it easy to capture perfectly framed shots 1 Battery status 2 Auto DCC on off 3 Max diving depth 4 Current Depth 5 Current time 6 Remaining SD Card storage space in GB 7 Live View 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 5 6 7 ...

Page 8: ...stance of minimum 25cm and up Image Sensor The Vaquita 2nd Gen uses a Sony IMX57 You can easily find your exact ascent and descent location with the integrated GPS sensor Make sure you update the GPS before every dive When using this function make sure you are in an open space where no trees or similar hindering the connection to the GPS satellite GPS ...

Page 9: ...videos and photos The Auto DCC is controlled by the pressure sensor Every second it adjusts the intensity of the color correction to match your diving depth It cannot add colors that are not present but it can make better use of the colors there The Auto DCC will give you the best results from 0 to 25 meters After 25 meters most of the colors are absorbed by the water Below 25 meters you need a di...

Page 10: ...o DCC off WB 5000K Photo taken with Auto DCC on Why use Auto DCC When using Auto DCC instead of a plastic color filter the footage will have more vivid and realistic colors and delivers sharper and brighter images and videos ...

Page 11: ...e You will also see which mode is active on the standby screen How to activate WB White Balance WB adjusts the color temperature Color temperature is measured in Kelvin K It ranges from a warm orange glow 1500K to the light on a clear day with a blue sky 10 000K What is White Balance 2700K 3000K 3500K 4100K 5000K 7500K 10000K IMPORTANT For the best results use the WB only when you dive with artifi...

Page 12: ...ou updated your camera with the newest firmware and updated your Paralenz App Perfect Does your camera turn on and off without problems Sweet Does the Selector Ring and the Activation Switch move effortlessly Great Can you do a short recording and snap a picture without any issues Awesome Have you turned on the GPS location Nice Does your recording look fine without any disturbances in the image q...

Page 13: ...ent of your camera in time if needed IMPORTANT Don t open up your camera and try to fix it yourself without guidance from our support team Unguided maintenance can lead to broken parts which can further lead to the camera flooding on your next trip Unguided maintenance will result in the loss of your warranty ...

Page 14: ...the Paralenz logo will appear Turn on camera Hold 4 sec Getting started Here we present some of the things you need to know to get safely started with your brand new Paralenz camera Important Information To get the best experience always update your camera with the latest firmware before your dive To download the latest firmware for the first time please visit support paralenz com for instructions...

Page 15: ... can choose between the following Power Snap Video Custom I Custom II Settings Dive Logs and Location Ensure that the Selector Ring is placed correctly The Selector Ring will snap to each position and the camera will vibrate to confirm The same mechanism is used when you put the End Cap back on Pull the collar back and push the End Cap back on the camera Rotate the Selector Ring to the Power mode ...

Page 16: ...no memory card Make sure to empty the SD card after each export Insert SD Card or 1 Remove the End Cap 2 Insert the SD Card Make sure the logo side points up towards the top of the camera Remove SD Card Make sure any recording is stopped when removing the SD card 1 Remove the End Cap 2 Insert the SD Card Make sure the logo side points up towards the top of the camera ...

Page 17: ...e camera s accessories The camera comes with a 180 T Rail mounting system to which you can easily click on all accessories 1 Place the hooks on the accessory on one of the T Rails of the camera so that they are connected 2 Press the hooks on the other side tight to the camera until they click 3 Secure the accessory with the Click Mount Strap if applicable Pull the Click Mount Strap around the came...

Page 18: ...y can cause an explosion or fire Do not store the camera where prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures can occur because it can cause permanent damage Do not dry the camera or battery with an external heat source such as a microwave oven or hairdryer Do not store your battery with metal objects If the battery termi nals come in contact with metal objects the battery may short out and cause a fi...

Page 19: ... and charge level The following time are maximum times in optimal conditions Battery Life Time If you plan to dive in very cold or even icy water you must turn on the camera ca 15 minutes before your dive A cold battery can influence the image and video quality ...

Page 20: ...Make sure the battery has at least 50 power left or is connected to power This is essential You risk breaking your camera if this is not followed 4 Insert the SD card into the slot when the camera is on or turn the camera on while the SD card with the firmware is inserted Setting GPS Before every dive you should enable the GPS function To do so turn the Selector Ring to Location Let the camera con...

Page 21: ...start The camera will restart Do NOT turn the camera on This will happen automatically 6 The camera is now ready to be turned on with the new firmware installed Software Update via the Paralenz App Learn how to update your Vaquita via the app in The App ...

Page 22: ...Location How to change settings For navigating through the menu and changing the settings of your Vaquita you only need the Selector Ring and Activation Switch 1 Rotate the Selector Ring to the desired feature 2 Pull the Activation Switch back shortly to select a specific menu point 3 Pull the Activation Switch back longer to select or activate a feature or ...

Page 23: ...e recording Release the Activation Switch to end the recording Video Snap Record To record a video select the Video icon on the Selector Ring The camera will confirm with vibration To start recording hold the Activation Switch for 1 sec To stop recording hold the Activation Switch again for 1 sec The Snap Record screen will show how many photos you have taken and how many videos you have recorded ...

Page 24: ...ustom settings Snap Record is operated like the regular Snap Record mode but with custom settings Custom I and Custom II How to change the settings 1 Rotate the Selector Ring to the Settings icon 2 Navigate through the menu to the Custom mode you want to change the settings 3 Enter the desired Custom mode 4 Hold the Activation Switch to enable the desired setting The Radio Button next to the setti...

Page 25: ...25 In the Settings you can change WiFi Auto DCC Depth Calibration Video Custom I II Overlay Auto Record Advanced Settings ...

Page 26: ...ra tab to connect to the camera The Settings mode allows you to choose the settings for the camera and activate other functions The settings menu consists of different items Submenus Back Hold the Activation Switch to go to the following menu Submenus are indicated with a small arrow pointing towards the right Going back is indicated with a small arrow pointing towards the left Radio Button Hold t...

Page 27: ...nd off via the menu settings 1 Rotate the Selector Ring to Settings 2 Scroll down to Auto DCC 3 Hold the Activation switch back longer to turn the Auto DCC on off Quick turn on and off 1 Rotate the Selector Ring to the on off mode 2 Pull the Activation Switch back three times shortly to turn the Auto DCC on off ...

Page 28: ...ED Display Do so by pulling the Activation Switch until Depth calibrated is written on the OLED Display Now the sensor will show 0 0 at the current pressure level Video Settings This menu allows you to change the settings for the video mode You can select in which resolution and frame rate you want to record ...

Page 29: ...I or II do the following In the submenu three modes are presented Video Picture Log The mode is assigned to the ring position by entering and enabling it Resolution Pixels FPS 720 1280x720 30 60 120 240 1080p 1920x1080 30 60 120 240 4K 3840 x 2160 30 60 2 7K 2720 x 1530 30 60 You can choose between the following resolutions and fps ...

Page 30: ...photos in 1 second 1 photo in1 second 1 photo in 5 seconds 1 photo in 10 seconds 1 photo in 60 seconds 1 photo in 120 seconds To start the Picture Log go to the Custom mode with the Picture Log assigned Hold the Activation Switch for 1 second to start it To stop hold the Activation Switch for 1 second Custom Overlay The Overlay shows you different information about your dive on your pho tos and vi...

Page 31: ...ty Line You can choose up to two lines of Overlay Chose the Line you want to edit by pulling the Activation Switch back longer and navigate throught the Overlay menu until you found the desiered option Activate your choise by pulling the Activation Swith back again Repeat on Line 2 ...

Page 32: ...ord is activated The video mode is the only mode that supports Auto Record The camera can start a video recording at a certain depth when the Auto Record is activated The video mode is the only mode that supports Auto Record The depths at which the camera can start a recording by itself are ...

Page 33: ...ngs Language About Reset all Settings To restore the factory setting activate this mode Pull the Activation Switch back longer You will see a notification on the display once the reset is completed Format SD Card This will delete all the files on the SD Card To format the SD Card pull the Activation Switch back longer The display will show a notification once the formatting is finished ...

Page 34: ...u allows you to switch between the 24H clock and AM PM display You can also choose the correct time zone In the first step you choose between the following three timezones 12 to 3 2 to 5 6 to 14 Then you can choose your exact timezone ...

Page 35: ...n Manual Settings The manual settings submenu gives you further adjustment possibilities for the image quality Reset Manual Settings All manual options will be set to auto by resetting the manual settings White Balance You can select to have a fixed white balance at a certain Kelvin The options are Units In the units submenu you can choose between meters and feet degrees Celsius and Fahrenheit 350...

Page 36: ...o and manual exposure and set the shutter speed and ISO The shutter setting determines how long the shutter of the camera stays open If you want to photograph an object that moves quickly you should use a short shutter opening speed For slow moving objects you can choose a longer shutter opening Make sure you hold the camera very still when choosing a longer exposure Too slow shutter speed Motion ...

Page 37: ...37 The exposure options are 1 30 1 60 1 120 1 240 1 500 1 1000 1 2000 1 4000 Correct shutter speed No motion blur appears ...

Page 38: ...se how grainy your image will look In low light you will receive brighter images with a higher ISO value result but also with more image noise A lower ISO results in darker images with less image noise The options for ISO are 1 8000 3200 6400 The ISO was set too high for the given light conditions ...

Page 39: ...Chinese English German Mandarin Russian About In the About section you can find further information about your Vaquita For example you can see which firmware version your camera is running and the regulatory information on FCC IC KC CE and RCM You can read more about this in Regulatory Information ...

Page 40: ... Ring to the Location symbol and the camera will search for your location automatically Once the location is found you will see your GPS on the OLED display Location The GPS will not work correctly indoors Ensure you are in an open space where no tall buildings or trees hinder the commu nication between the camera and GPD satellites Finding your current location may take a few minutes The Dive Log...

Page 41: ...e free Paralenz App makes downloading sharing and viewing your photos and recordings easy Download the app via App Store or Google Play The app will guide you through the connection process Note that you can also update the camera s firmware through the app Camera firmware updates Firmware updates are also made through the Paralenz App The app will give a notification when a new update is availabl...

Page 42: ...n My Page 3 Tap on the camera icon on the right top corner 4 Connect your phone to the camera Password 1234567890 5 If there is an update available a pop up will show 6 Follow the instruction in the app to update ...

Page 43: ...nserting the card into a card reader Drag and drop all files to the desired location on your computer If you want to use the Cloud Uploader to share your dives in the app make sure to copy all dive logs Read more in Cloud Uploader Use USB C Cable By connecting your camera to a computer via the USB C cable you can access your footage on the camera from the computer Drag and drop all files to the de...

Page 44: ...nBase is the heart of the Paralenz app an interactive Ocean map entirely made up of dive videos from our community Every dive you share turns into a dot on TheOceanBase A dot represents both the visual and factual state of the Ocean at the time of your dive With every dive you share you re helping us and our scientific partners map and protect the Ocean Upload Your Dives to the App You can easily ...

Page 45: ...3 Open the app 4 Tap on My Page and then on the camera symbol in the upper right corner 5 Chose what camera you want to connect You can choose between Dive Camera and Vaquita 6 Tap on connect 7 The app will start listing all your files on your Vaquita 8 Once the ap finished listing your dives tap on Import dives To connect your mobile device to the Vaquita s WiFi use this password 1234567890 Uploa...

Page 46: ...k 4 Open the URL in your browser 5 Choose which camera you are using You can choose between Dive Camera and Vaquita 6 Drag and drop your footage to the designated place Create a Story You can easily share your diving videos and photos on TheOceanBase 1 In the app tap My Page and choose the dive you want to share 2 Tap on Create story 3 Tap on Auto edit for an automatic edit of your video ...

Page 47: ...e frames of the timeframe to the left or right to adjust the length of your video 5 Tap on Preview to rewatch the chosen scenes from your video 6 Tap on Share 7 Set the right location and tap on Share story 8 Your video is now visible as a yellow dot on TheOceanBase ...

Page 48: ...icant or petrole um based grease Maintenance The triple O Rings are tested to 350 m 1150 ft 36 ATM You should be fine as long as you properly maintain the O Rings and don t open the camera underwater Remember to put the End Cap on correctly We recommend rinsing the camera in fresh warm water while moving the Selector Ring and Activation Switch No solvents or chemicals should be used while cleaning...

Page 49: ...ra will now reboot If The SD card Needs To Be Reformatted When formatting the memory card on a PC MAC it needs to be formatted with the FAT32 format 32kb for up to 32 GB and ex FAT for 64 GB cards The SD Card can also be formatted through the camera Formatting the SD Card will delete all data so make sure to save the footage you want to keep on your computer before formatting the card You can find...

Page 50: ...tear It also does not cover unauthorized repairs negligence improper use or accidents The warranty period begins from the date of purchase The warranty does not cover commercial or rental use In case you experience any fault with the Paralenz Dive Camera in the war ranty period please go to www paralenz com support and fill in a warranty claim to start the replacement process For further informati...

Page 51: ...mera if it is damaged this includes a puncture missing O ring or water inside and do not attempt to remove or change the battery Do not dry the camera in an oven with a hairdryer or any other external heat source espe cially open fire Do not use the Paralenz Dive Camera for dives deeper than 350M 820F 26 ATM When opening and charging the camera make sure that your hands are not wet and that water ...

Page 52: ... 14 to 104 F 10 to 40 C Use of the battery in an environment above 104 F 40 C can lead to a fire or explosion Use of the battery below 14 F 10 C can lead to permanent damage DO NOT charge the battery until it cools down to near room temperature Charging the battery outside of the temperature range of 41 to 104 F 5 to 40 C may lead to leakage overheating or battery damage ...

Page 53: ... tions and Media Authority ACMA regulatory arrangements including all technical and record keeping requirements This device is certified pursuant to two different Part 15 rules sections This symbol indicates separate collection of waste batteries in the EU countries Please do not throw the batteries into domestic refuse Please use the return and collection systems available in your country for the...

Page 54: ... by Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such marks by Paralenz is under license The Wi Fi CERTIFIED logo is a registered trademark of the Wi Fi Alliance iOS and App Store are registered trademarks of Apple Inc Android and Google Play are registered trademarks of Google Inc ...

Page 55: ...Using the battery in an environment above 40 C 104 F can lead to a fire or explosion Using the battery below 10 C 14 F can lead to permanent damage DO NOT charge the battery until it cools down to near room temperature Charging the battery outside of the temperature range of 5 to 40 C 41 to 104 F may lead to leakage overheating or battery damage Avoid replacement with a battery of an incorrect typ...

Page 56: ...erence to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to 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 conn...

Page 57: ...mpris un brouillage susceptible de provoquer un fonctionnement indesirable The device must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter Radiation Exposure Statement The product comply with the Canada portableRF exposure limit set forth for an uncontrolled environment and are safe for intended operation as described in this manual Déclaration d exposition aux ...

Page 58: ...dard operating positions accepted by the FCC with the device transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level the actual SAR level of the device while operating can be well below the maximum value This is because the device is designed to operate at multiple power levels so as to use only the poser r...

Page 59: ...ether it is deciding to add a camera feature changing the packaging or developing a new accessory our product development is guided by you We at Paralenz love the enthusiasm and commitment in the diving community This is why we have created the Paralenz World Facebook group for you to share your dives get tips and tricks and connect with us and other Paralenz users paralenz Follow us on Facebook I...

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Page 61: ...his means that this product must be handled pursuant to European directive 2012 19 EU in order to be recycled or dismantled to minimize its impact on the environment User has the choice to give the product to a competent recycling organization or to the retailer when he buys a new electrical or electronic equipment ...

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