Technical information

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Looking after your camera
The camera is specifically designed for extreme sports. Whatever your vice, the X170 should
allow you to capture some great video footage.
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.
Below are some outline details on how to do this:
Cleaning the lens and LCD screen
• Be careful not to scratch the camera lens whilst cleaning it.
• Wipe off any surface mud or water from the lens with a damp cloth
• Then use a dry scratch-proof cloth to polish the lens
Cleaning the seals
• To ensure that the camera remains waterproof to 1m, it may be necessary from
time to time to clean the contact surfaces around the rear camera hatch seal.
• This can be done by wiping a damp cloth around the seal. Ensure that this does
not leave excessive water on the seal. Let it air dry.
• To add extra seal, run a bit of vaseline around the seal from time to time.
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IX. Frequently Asked Questions
What type of SD Card does the camera support?
The X170 supports SD cards from all leading brands, but we recommend class 6 cards for
video. The unit is also compatible with SDHC cards by leading brands
How does the remote control work?
The remote control works using radio frequency (RF) to communicate directly with the
camera unit.
The remote is RF based, rather than infrared or IR (such as other helmet cameras).
You do not need to point the remote at the camera. As long as the remote is within a 5m
radius of the camera, the camera will pick up the remote control signal
How long will the batteries last?
We advise using either Energizer Lithium AA batteries or 1800mAh NiMH rechargeable AA
batteries. Using brand new Energizer Lithium batteries you will get 4 and a half hours worth
of battery life. The "try-me" batteries included in the camera kit as purchased will give you
30 minutes of battery life. Using Duracell AA batteries, you would get approximately 60
minutes of battery life. Ultimately battery life is dependent upon operating temperature. In
cold environments (e.g. skiing / snowboarding), Lithium batteries are less affected and
remain most of their battery life.
How do I get more battery life out of my camera?
The built-in LCD screen consumers power so one of the best ways to save battery life is to
use the menu settings and go into the Power Options section. You will have the ability to
change the LCD screen settings such that the LCD screen switches off, whilst recording. This
will ensure that whilst the camera still is ready to start recording or is recording, the LCD
screen will not be drawing power. For users with cigarette lighter adaptors (motorsports /
motorbikes), it is possible to power the camera directly from the cigarette lighter without
using any batteries. You will need a USB cigarette lighter adaptor for this. Note that we
recommend Energizer Lithium or rechargeable 1888mAh NiMh batteries for best battery life.
The batteries provided in the box are "Try Out" batteries which only hold approx 30mins of
life to get you going with the camera.