Vio POV.1 User Manual

1 • • • •••• • • • • •POV.1 User Manual

10 Introduction to the POV.1 • • • ••••USB cable for attaching the POV.1 to a computer•Analog A/V cable for attaching the POV.1 to a TV, VCR, or othe

Overview of Shoot, Tag, Edit, and Share 11 • • • •••Overview of the User ManualThe POV.1 User manual is divided into two main sections:•POV.1 Hardware

12 Introduction to the POV.1 • • • ••••Edit your video with the POV Manager •Install the Windows POV Manager software on your PC•Hook the POV.1 up to

Setting up the POV.1 13 • • • •••• • • • • • POV.1 RecorderThe POV.1 Recorder section explains the details of using the POV.1 Recorder to Shoot and Ta

14 POV.1 Recorder • • • •••Connecting the Camera Head to the POV.1 RecorderTo start setting up the POV.1, connect the camera head to the POV.1 using t

Setting up the POV.1 15 • • • •••Installing the BatteriesTo install the batteries start by turning the POV.1 unit over and place it face down on a fla

16 POV.1 Recorder • • • •••Back of the POV.1 with the battery compartment tabs openedNow, remove the battery compartment cover from between the tabs.

Setting up the POV.1 17 • • • •••Back of the POV.1 with the battery compartment cover removedInstall 4 AA batteries according to the diagram embossed

18 POV.1 Recorder • • • •••The Input/Output Port cover is located on the bottom of the POV.1The Input/Output Port cover is attached to the bottom of t

Setting up the POV.1 19 • • • •••The bottom of the POV.1 with the Input/Output Port cover removedOnce the Input/Output Port cover is removed, insert t

2 • • • •••Copyright © 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 othe

20 POV.1 Recorder • • • •••The bottom of the POV.1 with the SD card insertedReplace the Input/Output Port cover and screw the retaining screw clockwis

Setting up the POV.1 21 • • • •••AA batteries were chosen because they are the most common battery type, and are readily available almost anywhere in

22 POV.1 Recorder • • • •••Using the POV.1Before using the POV.1 to record or play back video, you should familiarize yourself with the layout and con

Recording Video with the POV.1 23 • • • •••In the upper left-hand corner of the POV.1 is the INDICATOR LIGHT which lets you know the current status of

24 POV.1 Recorder • • • •••Clip Recording vs. Loop RecordingThe POV.1 Recorder offers two different recording options, Clip mode and Loop mode. •Clip

Recording Video with the POV.1 25 • • • •••Here are some examples of how much video you can save on each SD memory card depending on which settings yo

26 POV.1 Recorder • • • •••The status light at the top of the display is green when the unit is in standby mode. Once you press the RECORD button it w

Recording Video with the POV.1 27 • • • •••Recording in Loop ModeLoop mode allows you to save a video segment of a pre-defined duration by hitting the

28 POV.1 Recorder • • • •••3. Now press the SELECT soft key to choose Loop mode. Once you have selected Loop mode you need to choose the duration you

Recording Video with the POV.1 29 • • • •••2. Insert the card into the SD slot face up; the end of the SD card with the small notch should be inserted

3 • • • •••• • • • • • ContentsIntroduction to the POV.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

30 POV.1 Recorder • • • •••Playing VideoWhen the POV.1 is first turned on it is placed in Standby mode. To play video on the POV.1, press the PLAY but

Playing Video 31 • • • ••••When the clip is playing the Time Status indicator will change to show the elapsed time since the beginning of that clip.•I

32 POV.1 Recorder • • • •••NOTE: The POV.1 outputs video in both the NTSC and PAL video formats. In the U.S. the format standard is NTSC and in Europe

Settings 33 • • • •••SettingsThe POV.1 offers an array of different settings, some of which have been discussed earlier in this manual.To access the S

34 POV.1 Recorder • • • •••POWER OFF TIMEOUT: 20 sec., 1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 15, 30 min.DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS: 1-10FORMAT SD CARD? Yes or No. (WARNING: fo

Mounting the Camera Head 35 • • • •••Mounting the Camera HeadThe POV.1 comes with a C-clamp mount, two base mounts, and a number of accessories to ass

36 POV.1 Recorder • • • ••••replace the O-ring on the top of the C-clamp to secure the camera head in the clampThe camera head mounted in C-clamp with

Mounting the Camera Head 37 • • • •••The wide flange rail mountThe tubular base mount

38 POV.1 Recorder • • • •••The C-clamp fixture has a large screw-pin in the bottom that is used for holding the fixture in place on the base mount. Th

Tips for Mounting the POV.1 39 • • • •••If you need to mount the POV.1 to a weapon, the C-clamp can be attached directly to a Picatinny Rail, which is

4 Contents • • • •••Base mounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36Tips for Mounting the POV

40 POV.1 Recorder • • • ••••your helmet visor•the handlebars or wheel of a bike or motorcycle•your skis or ski boots•your snowboard or surfboard•the f

Tips for Mounting the POV.1 41 • • • ••••Snowmobile - Mounting the camera head on the handlebars provides a good vantage point. The windshield helps k

42 POV.1 Recorder • • • ••••Right Angle Hook & Loop Mount - The Double Hook & Loop mount with a right angle twist when the mounting location

Mounting the POV.1 Recorder 43 • • • •••Mounting the POV.1 RecorderThe POV.1 main unit can be mounted anywhere that provides enough cable length for t

44 POV.1 Recorder • • • ••••To increase water-resistance you can use silicon caulk or some other sealant to seal around the hole you drilled once the

Changing the Remote I.D. Channel 45 • • • •••The POV.1 and wireless remote control are shipped with both of their REMOTE I.D.’s set to channel 0. Ther

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

Connecting the POV.1 to a Computer 47 • • • •••Connecting the POV.1 to a ComputerYou can connect the POV.1 to either a PC or a Macintosh computer. Whe

48 POV.1 Recorder • • • •••Connecting to a MacYou can connect the POV.1 to a Macintosh (version 10.3.9 or higher) using the USB cable included with th

Getting Started 49 • • • •••• • • • • • POV ManagerThis section of the POV.1 User Manual is designed to help you get started using the POV Manager sof

5 • • • •••Sharing Videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63FCC Compliance . . . . . .

50 POV Manager • • • ••••The DivX codec (supplied on the POV.1 CD-ROM)•CD-ROM drive•An Internet connection if you want to share videos onlineSoftware

Installing the POV Manager Software 51 • • • •••To install POV Manager Software:1. Click the Setup.exe file that can be found on the CD-ROM2. Select t

52 POV Manager • • • •••Creating a User ProfileYou need to create a user profile to be able to receive software updates or share videos with others.Yo

Installing the POV Manager Software 53 • • • ••••Password must be between 5 and 12 characters long•Password must contain at least an alpha character [

54 POV Manager • • • •••Understanding the POV Manager InterfaceThe POV Manager user interface is divided into three main panes: the List pane, View pa

Understanding the POV Manager Interface 55 • • • •••List PaneList pane displays a collection of videos from the POV.1 Recorder and the POV Library. Yo

56 POV Manager • • • •••Storyboard PaneThe Storyboard pane allows you to create custom videos using clips extracted from other videos.Using the POV Ma

Managing your Videos 57 • • • •••Managing your VideosYou can manage your videos in the List pane using the POV Recorder panel and the POV Library pane

58 POV Manager • • • •••Copying Videos to the POV LibraryClick and drag the video that you want to copy from the POV Recorder panel to the POV Library

Editing Videos 59 • • • •••When a video is loaded into the View Pane:•Click the Play/Pause button in the View pane to play and pause the playing video

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60 POV Manager • • • •••Using the Video Extract HandlesThe extract handles can be found in the View pane and allows you to mark a start and end extrac

Editing Videos 61 • • • •••3. Click ExtractThe Extraction in progress message is displayedThe newly extracted video clip is displayed in the Storyboar

62 POV Manager • • • •••Previewing VideosYou can preview the custom videos created in the Storyboard pane. Clicking the Preview button displays the cu

Sharing Videos 63 • • • •••Sharing VideosPOV Manager allows you to share your videos with friends.To share your video:1. Select the video(s) to be sha

64 POV Manager • • • •••You can send your video to multiple people via a single email. Enter a single email address per line or add a semicolon (;) be

Limited Warranty and Disclaimer 65 • • • •••FCC ComplianceThe POV.1 has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,

66 POV Manager • • • •••limited warranty is also voided on any Product that is found to have an altered or tampered with serial number. Defective item

Obtaining Service and Technical Assistance 67 • • • •••Return Merchandise Authorization ("RMA") policies are subject to revisions. Contact t

68 Specifications • • • •••• • • • • • SpecificationsPOV.1 Hardware SpecificationsVIDEOFrame Rates 30fps, 25fps, 24fps, 15fpsResolutions 720x480, 720x

POV.1 Hardware Specifications 69 • • • •••Effective Focal length 4.5 mmFocusing range 40cm ~ Diagonal Field of View 68oView Finder NoIMAGE DISPLAY AU

7 • • • •••• • • • • • Introduction to the POV.1Shoot, Tag, Edit, and Share. The POV.1 makes it easy to shoot great video, tag interesting shots while

70 Specifications • • • •••I/O Ports SD card slot, USB 2.0 high-speed (mini-b), Mic In, NTSC/PAL Analog, TV/Audio Out (live stream capable)USER INTERF

71 • • • •••• • • • • • IndexAAdhesive Mount Kit 42adjusting the sensitivity of the mic 43analog video cable 31Arranging Clip Sequence 61BBacking up

72 Index • • • •••Login 52long Hook and Loop strip 44LOOP RECORD TIME 33Loop recording 24MMIC LEVEL 33Mounting Kit 42Mounting the Camera Head 35Mounti

73 • • • •••Clip Sequence 61Copy 57Delete 58, 61Distribute 63Extract 60Extract handles 60Preview 62Save 62, 63Share 63Upload 63VIDEO OUTPUT 34VIDEO Q

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8 Introduction to the POV.1 • • • •••Using the wireless remote you can tag events in the recording so that you can quickly find them when editing the

What’s in the Box 9 • • • •••What’s in the BoxThe POV.1 consists of four main components:•POV.1 Recorder •Camera head (and rubber lens cap)•Digital A/