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Drift Innovation X170 Action Camera

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Dear Customer,

Thank you for purchasing the X170 by Drift Innovation.

Here at Drift Innovation, we understand all to well that action, outdoor and adventure sports

enthusiasts as well as everyday enthusiasts love to

record and view first person footage captured by our hands free action cam.

For this reason, the X170 was designed and engineered with extreme precision,

to allow you to capture a relive all of your activities.

Review the following pages for technical information, tips and troubleshooting which

will allow you to maximize your experience with the X170.

CAPTURE AND RELIVE ALL YOUR ACTION SPORTS

Drift Innovation X170 Action Camera

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Drift Innovation X170

I. Contents 2

II . Quick Start 3

III. Camera Precautions 4

IV. Camera Description 6

V . Mounting The Camera 7

VI . Camera Usage 10

a) • Battery Installation 10

b) • Installing the remote control battery 11

c) • Camera Lens Rotation 13

d) • Inserting/Removing the SD Card 13

e) • Taking Video Footage 14

f) • Taking Photos 14

VII . Menu Options 15

• Main Menu 15

• Video Menu 16

• Photo Menu 16

• Settings Menu 17

• Setting Date/Time 17

• Firmware Menu 20

VIII . Computer Requirements and Technical 21

• Playing back video footage 21

• Technical Specification 22

• Computer System Requirements 22

IX. FAQ 24

X. Troubleshooting 26

XI. Warranty 28

Summary of content (14 pages)

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Drift Innovation X170 Action Camera Drift Innovation X170 Action Camera Drift Innovation X170 Dear Customer, I. Contents 2 II . Quick Start 3 III. Camera Precautions 4 IV. Camera Description 6 V . Mounting The Camera 10 a) • Battery Installation 10 b) • Installing the remote control battery 11 c) • Camera Lens Rotation 13 d) • Inserting/Removing the SD Card 13 e) • Taking Video Footage 14 f) • Taking Photos 14 Thank you for purchasing the X170 by Drift Innovation.
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Drift Innovation X170 Action Camera II) Quick Start Turning the Camera On Press and hold the Select button ( / ) for 2 seconds. The LCD screen should turn on and the select button should turn green, the remaining battery charge will be shown in the top left, and the remaining memory card storage will be shown in the right hand corner. Taking Video Footage 1. Aim at what you want to record. 2. Press the Select button to start recording (the unit should bleep, and the light on the select button turn red.).
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Drift Innovation X170 Action Camera Disclaimer: Drift Innovation will not, under any circumstances, be responsible for injuries or property damage incurred during participation of any high-risk sport/activity not endorsed or recommended by Drift Innovation. Should the camera malfunction under these circumstances, it would not be covered by the warranty. The warranty will cover manufacturing defects.
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Drift Innovation X170 Action Camera Drift Innovation Mounting the camera on a vented cycle or kayak helmet V) Mounting the Camera The camera can be mounted in a number of ways using the straps, mounts and velcro patch provided. Please follow the methods of mounting as suggested below: 1. Position the helmet mount in the top or side of your helmet and find the optimum mounting position on the helmet. 2.
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Drift Innovation X170 Action Camera Drift Innovation X170 Action Camera VI) Camera Usage Tips on mounting the camera • • • • • Great video footage generally features another person or object. In skiing or snowboarding, this can be the user following a friend. In motorsports, this can be the ferring of a bike or car bonnet. Position yourself exactly how you would be during your activity to ensure that the camera is correctly aligned to film the best video footage.
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Drift Innovation X170 Action Camera b) Installing the remote control battery The remote control is supplied with its battery already fitted. The remote control is as such ready to use from purchase. Should you suspect that the remote control battery has lost its power, follow the following instructions: 1. 2. 3. Using a screwdriver, remove the four screws fixing the remote control battery cover. This should uncover the mechanics of the remote control and the battery.
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Drift Innovation X170 Action Camera Drift Innovation SD card insertion / removal Taking video footage 1. 2. This camera can take SD cards in size up to 16GB. Insert: 1. 2. 3. 4. 3. Turn the camera off. Unlock the rear cover to open the camera Insert the SD card into the SD card slot, ensuring that the SD card connect terminals are facing up. Insert it carefully and completely until it click into place. Close the rear cover. 4. Taking photos 1. 2. Recording Time: 3.
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Drift Innovation X170 Action Camera Drift Innovation X170 Action Camera VII) Menu Options Videos • • Press the Menu button to start selecting options. The Menu settings will appear: Once you have selected the Video option, you will see individual thumbnail images of the videos that are recorded on the cameras chosen memory. The information presented with the thumbnail images will be: • • • The number of the video out of the total number of videos (e.g.
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Drift Innovation X170 Action Camera Drift Innovation Menu X170 Action Camera Sub Menu Options Description Press select to choose between aspect ratio. 4/3 Normal, 16/9 Wide, and 3/2 Hybrid Exposure settings are adjustable depending on the video capturing conditions. To reduce exposure sensitivity (e.g. bright snow), select a negative figure. To increase exposure sensitivity (e.g. dusk), select a positive figure. The user can select between MP4 or MJPEG formats.
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Drift Innovation Menu X170 Action Camera Sub Menu Branch Memory Available Delete all • • SD Card Internal • 0% to 100% • Confirm Yes/No This allows the user to select between recording or capturing videos and photos onto either the built-in memory or the external (SD card) memory. This indicates the memory remaining as a percentage (%). This allows the user to delete all information from the selected “Record To” memory. This is identical to formatting the memory.
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Drift Innovation X170 Action Camera VIII) Computer Requirements and Technical Connecting to a computer You can copy your recorded video footage to a PC by connecting the camera to your PC using the USB cable. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. With the camera turned off, connect it to a PC via the USB cable. Switch the camera on The USB icon should appear on the camera LCD screen and the camera should become recognised by your PC as an external memory device.
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Drift Innovation X170 Action Camera Looking after your camera Drift Innovation X170 Action Camera IX. Frequently Asked Questions The camera is specifically designed for extreme sports. Whatever your vice, the X170 should allow you to capture some great video footage. What type of SD Card does the camera support? Inevitably, the camera will get dirty or wet. Although this is not an issue, it is recommended that you clean the X170 whenever it gets dirty or wet.
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Drift Innovation X170 Action Camera Drift Innovation X170 Action Camera X. Troubleshooting The videos and photos give me a slight fisheye effect. Is this right? Yes it is. We specially selected a 170 degree lens to provide users with the really quirky wide angle that was really prominent in the early days of helmet cameras (especially in skateboarding). The effect will be less pronounced on objects in the distance and more pronounced on objects closer to the camera lens.
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Drift Innovation X170 Action Camera Further Help We make every effort to ensure the accuracy and appropriateness of the information provided on our products. We encourage you to contact our Technical Support Team on info@driftinnovation.com with any problems and/or suggestions. Please note that the Technical Support Team cannot issue or authorise any RMA's or replacements. For an RMA or replacement please contact the place of purchase. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.