V.I.O POV.1, User Manual

Page 1: ...1 POV 1 User Manual ...

Page 2: ...t 2007 V I O Inc All rights reserved POV 1 POV Manager V I O and the V I O logo are trademarks of V I O Inc All other product and brand names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners ...

Page 3: ...ing the Batteries 15 Installing the SD Card 17 Powering the POV 1 20 Powering the Remote Control 21 Using the POV 1 22 Recording Video with the POV 1 23 Clip Recording vs Loop Recording 24 Recording Quality and Resolution 24 The Video Recording Display Screen 25 Recording in Clip Mode 26 Recording in Loop Mode 27 Working with SD Memory Cards 28 Playing Video 30 Connecting the POV 1 to a TV or Othe...

Page 4: ...Software Overview 50 Installing the POV Manager Software 50 Connecting the POV 1 to the Computer 51 Creating a User Profile 52 Understanding the POV Manager Interface 54 About the Buttons 54 About the Panes 54 List Pane 55 View Pane 55 Storyboard Pane 56 Using the POV Manager 56 Managing your Videos 57 POV 1 57 Copying Videos to the POV 1 57 Copying Videos to the POV Library 58 Deleting Videos 58 ...

Page 5: ...5 Sharing Videos 63 FCC Compliance 65 Limited Warranty and Disclaimer 65 Return Policy 66 Obtaining Service and Technical Assistance 67 Index 69 ...

Page 6: ...6 Contents ...

Page 7: ...ew and this system is built from the ground up to allow you to record video from almost any point of view imaginable POV 1 is designed to be rugged and withstand a wide range of environmental conditions such as dust water and shock The camera lens can be mounted almost anywhere including a vehicle boat helmet headgear headset sports equipment or firearm Anywhere you need it to be to catch the acti...

Page 8: ...cording mode to save individual clips of a pre set length to maximize the amount of video you can save on each SD card The POV 1 sets a new standard for Point Of View video recording It can record DVD quality video under the most demanding environmental conditions it includes Windows based editing software and despite its advanced features and capabilities it is easy to operate and use ...

Page 9: ...able Wireless remote control The POV 1 Recorder Camera Head Digital A V Cable and Wireless Remote In addition the POV 1 is shipped with the following items Software CD containing the software and documentation Quick Start Guide that is printed on the case of the software CD Carrying case SD card 1GB Four AA batteries used to power the POV 1 ...

Page 10: ...her video device Mounting accessories for the camera head C clamp mount C clamp O ring 1 size 9 Wide flange rail base Wide flange Hook and Loop pad Wide flange adhesive pad Tubular rail mount Hook and Loop remote control wrist band Cable guide clip Cable guide Hook and Loop strip LCD protective cover Accessories included with the POV 1 ...

Page 11: ... information about using the hardware and software here are the basic steps you ll take to Shoot Tag Edit and Share video with the POV 1 Set up the POV 1 Recorder Connect the camera head to the POV 1 Recorder using the digital A V cable Install the 4 AA batteries into the compartment on the back of the POV 1 Install the SD Card into the compartment on the bottom of the POV 1 Mount the camera head ...

Page 12: ... software on your PC Hook the POV 1 up to your PC with the USB cable Organize your clips and edit your video with the easy to use POV Manager software Share your video online Just click Share to email video clips or edited video projects to anyone you want Get your videos posted to the VIO Gallery ...

Page 13: ... the POV 1 Recorder Display In order to protect the POV 1 Recorder s LCD screen from scratches the POV 1 comes with an LCD protective cover which is a small plastic sheet that is used to cover the screen To install the LCD protective cover 1 The POV 1 is shipped with a plastic sheet covering the display If this is still on the unit remove it 2 Make sure the LCD screen is clean and free of any dust...

Page 14: ...rked with the V I O logo The digital A V cable connector has a small notch in it so that it will only plug in when aligned properly Do not force the connector since doing that may damage the connector pins Once you plug the cable into the camera head you then need to turn the metal ring to screw the cable in place and secure the connection Now connect the other end of the cable to the connector on...

Page 15: ...he POV 1 unit over and place it face down on a flat clean surface to avoid scratching the screen Back of the POV 1 Pull the tabs on each side of the unit out until they stop Do not force them down any further than necessary the tabs only need to be opened as far as is shown in the photo below ...

Page 16: ...ove the battery compartment cover from between the tabs You can lift the cover by grasping it at the top and bottom and pulling straight up or you can pry it gently using your fingernail or a small screwdriver Note that the tabs remain attached to the POV 1 when you lift the cover off ...

Page 17: ...d Install 4 AA batteries according to the diagram embossed into the bottom of the battery compartment Replace battery cover and push the tabs back into place Installing the SD Card To install the SD card you need to remove the Input Output Port cover located at the bottom of the POV 1 ...

Page 18: ...ose so that the Input Output Port cover will be easier to remove Note that when the retaining screw is fully unscrewed it will be loose but will not come completely out of its socket In order to keep the POV 1 water resistant the Input Output Port cover fits very tightly and you may need to use a small coin to pry it open Be careful to pry the cover open gently so as not to damage the cover or its...

Page 19: ...t Port cover is removed insert the SD memory card in the slot You should insert the SD card oriented so that the label is facing towards you and the small notch is in the right top corner the notched end of the SD card is the one you insert into the slot When the card is fully inserted it will click into place ...

Page 20: ...pressed briefly holding it down too long will cause the POV 1 to turn off again The POV 1 is normally powered by 4 AA batteries The POV 1 can also be powered by the USB cable when it is connected to a computer However when the POV 1 is being powered by the USB cable it is in USB mode and can only be accessed from the computer the controls on the unit itself are disabled with the exception of the P...

Page 21: ...you can use rechargeable batteries WARNING Do not mix old and new batteries Do not mix alkaline standard carbon zinc lithium ion or rechargeable nickel cadmium batteries Dispose of used batteries responsibly Powering the Remote Control The wireless remote control unit uses an A27 12 volt battery which is included with the unit and pre installed If you need to replace the battery in the wireless re...

Page 22: ...22 POV 1 Recorder Using the POV 1 Before using the POV 1 to record or play back video you should familiarize yourself with the layout and controls of the POV 1 main unit ...

Page 23: ...play area Below the row of SOFT KEYS are the three control buttons PLAY STOP In Play mode starts playing the currently selected video If a video is currently playing pressing this button stops playback RECORD Starts recording of video Pressing this button while recording stops the recording and places the unit in Standby mode SETTINGS Brings up the Settings menu where you can view and change the v...

Page 24: ...just these settings prior to recording since they will affect the quality of the video you create and determine how much video you can save on each SD memory card The three settings to consider are Frame Rate this is the number of frames that are recorded per second This setting affects how smooth the playback will be The options are 30 25 24 or 15 Video Resolution this setting controls the number...

Page 25: ...n and then experiment with the various settings The Video Recording Display Screen When you turn on the POV 1 it is placed in Standby mode and ready for you to record video The display of the POV 1 Recorder provides you with some basic information about the status of the unit Overall Quality Settings 1GB SD Card 2 GB SD Card highest settings 720x480 30fps high quality 43 minutes 1 hour 26 minutes ...

Page 26: ...ill change to show you the time that has elapsed since you started recording Below the Time Status is an icon that shows approximately how much power is left in the battery If your battery power is low the icon will start flashing as a warning and reminder to change the batteries Recording in Clip Mode To record in Clip mode simply press the RECORD button on the main unit or the REC TAG button on ...

Page 27: ...or the REC TAG button on the remote control during the first third of a loop the previous loop and the current loop will be saved If you press TAG soft key or the REC TAG button during the middle third of a loop only the current loop will be saved If you press the TAG soft key or the REC TAG button during the last third of a loop the next loop and the current loop will be saved For example if you ...

Page 28: ...de To begin recording in Loop mode press the RECORD button on the POV 1 Recorder or the REC TAG button on the wireless remote control When you want to save a video segment press the TAG soft key on the POV 1 or the REC TAG button on the remote control To record another video segment press the TAG soft key or the REC TAG button again IMPORTANT When recording in Loop mode video clips are only saved ...

Page 29: ...he NXT soft key until YES is shown in the display then press SELECT again to format the card IMPORTANT Formatting an SD card erases everything on the SD card Tip If you are doing a lot of recording you will probably want to have several SD cards already formatted and ready to use You may also want to consider using a memory card reader that attaches to your PC or Mac to back up files from your SD ...

Page 30: ... of the current clip and total number of saved clips For example 33 33 means you are looking at clip number 33 out of a total of 33 clips and 1 33 would mean that you are looking at clip number 1 of 33 Press the PREV or NXT soft keys to step through the video clips that are saved on the SD card Each time you step through the clips the first frame of that clip will be shown in the display The Time ...

Page 31: ... stops the playback and returns to the main Play mode display Connecting the POV 1 to a TV or Other Video Device You can output video from the POV 1 to a TV or any standard video device that accepts a composite video in signal such as a VCR or DVD recorder Video can be played on both the POV 1 s built in display and an external video device simultaneously A color coded analog video cable is includ...

Page 32: ...NXT soft key until VIDEO OUTPUT is shown in the display and press SELECT 3 Use PREV or NXT to choose the appropriate setting and then press SELECT If you set the format to PAL you should also change the FRAME RATE setting to 25 frames per second to optimize PAL video playback 1 Press the SETTINGS button on the POV 1 2 Press the NXT soft key until FRME RATE is shown in the display and press SELECT ...

Page 33: ...te to red during adjustment Pressing the SELECT soft key to choose a setting changes it to white again to confirm that the change has been made The following settings can be adjusted using the Settings menu Setting Options ENABLE REMOTE Yes or No REMOTE I D 0 9 Matching Remote Control I D setting SPEAKER VOLUME 0 9 MIC LEVEL 0 9 TIME AND DATE hh mm mm dd yyyy FRAME RATE 30 25 24 15 frames per seco...

Page 34: ...3 5 10 15 30 min DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS 1 10 FORMAT SD CARD Yes or No WARNING formatting erases SD card VIDEO OUTPUT NTSC PAL CAMERA INFORMATION HW hardware version FW firmware version MAIN POV 1 hardware ID HEAD camera head hardware ID Setting Options ...

Page 35: ...d with O ring removed To use the C clamp Remove the O ring from the top of the C clamp Slide the camera head into the C clamp mount slide the cable end of the camera head into the front of the mount first gently pushing it into the mount towards the lens of the camera head make sure the white line that marks to the top of the camera head is facing up the top refers to the top of the video frame th...

Page 36: ...ng in place Base mounts The C clamp fixture is designed to work with a base mount The base mount is a small section of rail with a groove in the middle of it This rail conforms to the Picatinny rail system that is commonly used in the firearms industry Two base mounts are provided with the POV 1 a wide flange base mount a tubular rail base mount ...

Page 37: ...Mounting the Camera Head 37 The wide flange rail mount The tubular base mount ...

Page 38: ...rew holes in each corner so that it can be screwed down to hold it in place It also has grooves along all four sides to provide more flexibility in mounting the base You can also use these grooves to feed straps through and then strap the base mount down to a flat surface The wide flange base mount can also be used with one of the included adhesive patches a wide flange adhesive patch with a foam ...

Page 39: ...e In order to help give you some ideas here are some tips that cover a variety of applications When possible keep the sun or other bright light source at your back This helps provide consistent exposure for your video For many action shots mounting the camera onto your head helmet headgear or body provides smoother video since your body absorbs some of the shocks Keep in mind that rapid movement o...

Page 40: ...t that gives viewers a greater sense of speed try mounting the camera head closer to the ground or water For smooth helmets such as snowmobile motorcycle or non vented biking helmets try the flat plate base mount with either the foam or Hook and Loop adhesive patch For attaching to a deep vented helmet try using the rounded handlebar mount secured by some straps or zip ties Here are some mounting ...

Page 41: ... on your head or body you can use the clip with snaps that is included with your unit Just snap the strip around the cable and clip it to your clothing in a position that keeps the cable in place Optional Mounting Accessories If the accessories provided with the POV 1 don t work for your particular application there are a number of additional mounting accessories available Universal Mount A flexib...

Page 42: ...n the other Available in either a 6 inch or 12 inch version Ultra Clamp This can be used to mount the camera to items that are 1 8 to 1 5 8 thick such as a car window or bike seat post Works great in conjunction with the flex mounts or as a stand alone mount for shooting hard to get angles Vacuum Suction Mount Safely secure the camera head to any smooth surface including your car boat jump ramp or...

Page 43: ...ay 3 Press SELECT 4 Use the PREV and NXT soft keys to choose the appropriate setting 0 9 5 Press SELECT to choose that setting For some applications you may find it helpful to use an external microphone The mic input connector is located at the bottom of the POV 1 unit and to access it the Input Output Port cover must be removed as described earlier in this manual If you are using an external mic ...

Page 44: ...e the long Hook and Loop strip included with the unit to strap the remote to your wrist Another common method is to use zip ties to secure the remote control to the handlebars of a bicycle motorcycle snowmobile etc If you are wearing gear such as a heavy parka that makes it difficult or uncomfortable to get to your wrist you can also use the clip with snaps that is included with the unit to clip t...

Page 45: ... displayed and press the SELECT soft key to choose that channel The REMOTE I D channel of the wireless remote control is set using a small rotary dial located inside the remote control To adjust the channel you will need to open the remote control unit To open the remote control and adjust its I D setting 4 Place the remote on a flat surface with the buttons up 5 Unscrew the four small Phillips sc...

Page 46: ...46 POV 1 Recorder Remote with cover removed I D set to 0 ...

Page 47: ... If you don t have the software available for the POV 1 you can still connect the POV 1 to a PC It will appear as a USB storage device that can be accessed like a standard disk drive from the PC This can be handy if you are in the field or at a location and want to copy files from the POV 1 to a PC to back them up Files can be backed up onto a PC with or without the POV Manager software When the P...

Page 48: ... USB mode The SD card installed in the POV 1 Recorder will appear as a storage device disk drive on the Macintosh You can also remove the SD card from the POV 1 Recorder and place the card directly into an SD card reader attached to the Mac You can access and download clips by opening the POV 1 folder then the DCIM folder and finally the 100_POV1 folder Video segments can then be edited with any M...

Page 49: ... the POV Manager Interface Describes the different elements in the POV Manager user interface Using the POV Manager Provides overview information and procedures to accomplish common tasks by using the POV Manager Getting Started POV Manager allows you to create your own video by combining and editing clips from various video segments This section explains how to install the software connect the PO...

Page 50: ...should start automatically If the install program does not start run the Setup exe program found on the CD ROM Note The POV Manager installation program will check to make sure the the following software is already installed on your system Microsoft NET2 0 Runtime DivX Codec If either of these are not found the POV Manager install program will automatically start the respective installation progra...

Page 51: ...Recorder Check for software updates Each time it starts the POV Manager checks for updates and notifies you if a software update is found oprovided that your computer has a working Internet connection The POV Manager will download and automatically install the updates Connecting the POV 1 to the Computer Important Be sure to do the following Install the POV Manager software prior to connecting the...

Page 52: ...rd button that allows you to edit your user name and password information When the POV Manager launches it displays the following Sign In screen To create a new user 1 Select Sign Up to create a profile 2 Enter Email address Use a valid email address as you will receive important notifications and an initial V I O verification This information is used for signing into the V I O website 3 Enter Pas...

Page 53: ...ase sensitive 4 Confirm your Password 5 Select Remember Me checkbox This will allow you to sign into your user profile without entering your name and password manually each time you use this profile to upload your videos If you share this computer with other users it is strongly recommended that you uncheck the check box 6 Click Sign Up You will receive an email welcoming you to POV Manager 7 To c...

Page 54: ...Storyboard pane About the Buttons You can use the buttons in the interface to perform common tasks in POV Manager The procedures for completing tasks are described in this section of the User Manual About the Panes The main features of the POV Manager user interface appear in separate panes There are three panes List pane View pane and Storyboard pane ...

Page 55: ... a new video clip using the View pane View Pane The View pane is the area in which you will be able to play existing videos and extract content from selected videos to create new videos The Timeline Indicator in the View pane displays the Video Extraction Handles that allow you to set the extractable video area You will be able to set the screen display to full screen mode by selecting the Full Si...

Page 56: ...toryboard Pane The Storyboard pane allows you to create custom videos using clips extracted from other videos Using the POV Manager This section covers Managing your Videos Playing Videos Editing Videos Sharing Videos ...

Page 57: ...d disk a shared network location or on removable media to the POV Library directory The video files can be renamed to reflect the contents of each video clip To rename the videos right click the file name and select Rename You can then rename your video to something more meaningful After it is renamed the the video is automatically saved in the library with its new name Note POV Manager supports t...

Page 58: ...down the CTRL key on your computer keyboard while clicking on clips to select more than one clip 2 When the clips you want to delete are selected click the Delete button at the bottom of the View pane 3 You will be prompted to confirm your file deletion Note File deletion cannot be undone Files are physically deleted from the POV 1 and the POV Library Playing Videos You can play the video clips by...

Page 59: ...by adding clips from your video collection in the POV 1 or the POV library You can create custom videos by editing the content of existing clips extracting and using specific video clips and arranging the video clip sequence The custom videos can be created and edited in the Storyboard pane The Storyboard displays your work in progress including your video clip sequence You can switch between the ...

Page 60: ... side RHS and LHS respectively To extract a clip 1 Drag the video to the View pane The video clip plays automatically 2 Mark the area for extraction using the handles Drag the LHS of the Timeline indicator to select the start of the clip that you want to extract Drag the RHS of the Timeline indicator to select the end of the clip that you want to extract The area marked for extraction is highlight...

Page 61: ...ed position The clips will play using the left to right sequence Deleting Clips To delete a clip from your storyboard 1 In the Storyboard pane select one or more clips that you want to delete You can hold down the CTRL key on your computer keyboard while clicking on clips to select more than one clip 2 When the clips you want to delete are selected click the Delete button at the bottom of the Stor...

Page 62: ...e and preview it in the View pane to get an idea of your end result video Saving Videos Your Storyboard pane displays all the video clips that you can select to create a new customized video You can save your customized video by clicking Save and can further edit the storyboard view at anytime To save videos 1 Click Save The Save Dialog displays 2 Enter the filename for the customized video 3 Clic...

Page 63: ...e your video 1 Select the video s to be shared in the List pane 2 Click the Share button at the bottom of the List pane The Share Screen dialog is displayed Note If you had not signed in you will be prompted to sign in You must sign in to share your videos 3 Enter the recipient s email information ...

Page 64: ...al If you want to add videos to the gallery select Consider videos for inclusion in the VIO Gallery The email recipients will receive a message with link s to the videos that you have shared Important the V I O Gallery is a public website that can be viewed by anyone 6 Click Send 7 Confirm that you want to send the email message The Upload Status dialog box will appear 8 You can cancel the video u...

Page 65: ...V 1 Recorder Increase the separation between the POV 1 Recorder and receiver Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Limited Warranty and Disclaimer V I O warrants its Product against defects in material or workmanship for 1 year from date of purchase unless otherwise specified V I O s Product warranty is limited to the replacement or repair of the defective item at no ch...

Page 66: ... PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED EVEN IF V I O HAS BEEN ADVISED OF SUCH A PURPOSE Return Policy Any Product item other than Special or Custom Orders purchased from V I O may be returned within thirty days of purchase for any reason for a refund exchange or credit towards another V I O purchase The returned items must be in original condition and packaging All original warranties instructions and...

Page 67: ...e refused Once the RMA number has been assigned it is important to return the Product within two weeks otherwise the RMA number will become void and the parcel will be refused You must obtain a new RMA if you are unable to make delivery to our address within two weeks Obtaining Service and Technical Assistance We want to make sure you have the best possible experience with the POV 1 if you have an...

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Page 69: ...ecting the V I O Recorder to the Computer 51 Connecting to a Mac 48 Connecting to a PC 47 Creating a User Profile 52 D Deleting Clips 61 Deleting Videos 58 DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS 34 Double Hook Loop Mount 41 E erase a clip 31 external microphone 43 F fast forward 31 Flex Mount 42 FORMAT SD CARD 34 FRAME RATE 33 Frame Rate 24 G Getting Started 7 13 49 Goggle Mount 41 H Headstrap Mount 41 I Indicator Li...

Page 70: ... OFF TIMEOUT 34 Powering the POV 1 20 Powering the Remote Control 21 Previewing Videos 62 Protecting the POV 1 Recorder Display 13 R RECORD MODE 33 Recorder Connection 51 Recording Quality 24 Recording Video 23 Clip Recording vs Loop Recording 24 Remote Control Powering 21 REMOTE I D 33 Resolution 24 reverse play 31 Right Angle Hook Loop Mount 42 S Saving Videos 62 SD Card 17 Setting up the POV 1 ...

Page 71: ...s 60 Preview 62 Save 62 63 Share 63 Upload 63 VIDEO OUTPUT 34 VIDEO QUALITY 33 Video Quality 24 Video Resolution 24 W What s in the Box 9 wide flange adhesive patch 38 wide flange base mount 36 wide flange Hook and Loop patch 38 Wireless remote control batteries 21 ...

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