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FCC STATEMENT FCC ID: NW71006 IMPORTANT REGULATORY INFORMATION This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules: Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference and 2. This device must accept any interference that is received, including any interference that may cause undesired operation.
communications. However,there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference 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.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read and understand all Warnings and Cautions before using this product. Warnings: __________________________________________ Make sure the PODZ is completely sealed before use. If foreign objects or water have entered the camera, turn the power off. Continued use may cause an injury. Please call our friendly customer service for assistance. __________________________________________ If the camera has been dropped or its case has been damaged, turn the power off.
Cautions: __________________________________________ A camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop, strike, or use excessive force when handling the camera. This may cause damage to the camera. __________________________________________ Do not use the camera in humid, steamy, smoky, or dusty places. This may cause fire or electric shock. __________________________________________ Do not leave the camera in places where the temperature may rise significantly such as inside a car.
CONTENT INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................. 9 Overview ....................................................................................................... 9 Package Contents ...................................................................................... 10 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA............................................................ 12 GETTING STARTED ...........................................................
Deleting Photos / Video Files w/ TV ........................................................... 33 Formatting MicroSD Card w/ TV ................................................................. 34 SIGN UP FOR FREE ION CLOUD STORAGE ................................................ 35 SPECIFICATION .............................................................................................. 36 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS .............................................................................
INTRODUCTION Overview Thanks for purchasing the ion AIR PRO WiFi camera. The ion AIR PRO with WiFi PODZ allows you to use your smart phone as a viewfinder (Live Streaming) or transfer the photos and videos from your camera and share them to your social media sites. The ion AIR PRO can be mounted with the Bike & Helmet Kit or the BOARD Kit for the ultimate adventure HD recording experience. HD recording – Up to 1080p resolution Waterproof to 10m or 30ft Long battery life approx. 2.
Package Contents Carefully unpack the ion AIR PRO and ensure that you have the following items: AIR PRO USB Cable and Adapter AV Cable Software CD-ROM Quick User Guide Pouch Tripod Secure Strap CamLOCK AIR PRO PLUS AIR PRO WIFI AIR PRO Helmet & Bike Kit WIFI PODZ Common (Optional) Accessories: MicroSD or MicroSDHC card up to 32 GB (Class 6 or higher recommended.) EN - 10 www.iontheaction.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA 1. Power 2. LED Indicator 3. Recording Slide Switch 4. Lens 5. MicroSD Card Slot 6. AV Port 7. HDMI Port 8. Video Resolution Switch 9. USB Port 10. Reset Button 11. PODZ Socket 12. WiFi PODZ 13. WiFi LED Indicator 14. WiFi Power Button 15. PODZ Latch www.iontheaction.
GETTING STARTED Charging the Battery The embedded 1200mAh Li-Polymer Battery in the AIR PRO camera can be recharged quickly allowing you hours of recording time. To charge the battery 1. Charge the camera with either the USB cable or AC/DC adapter. 2. The Red LED remains ON while the battery is charging. 3. The Red LED will turn OFF when the battery is fully charged. It takes about 3 hours to initially charge the camera. Subsequent charges take approximately 3 hours as well.
Inserting MicroSD Card (not included) AIR PRO supports a MicroSD card up to 32GB (Class 6 or greater cards are recommended) which allows you to take Full High Definition (FHD) Video for approximately 4 hours (1080p 30 fps or 720p 60 fps). If there is no MicroSD card in the camera, the Red and Green LED will flash alternatively and continuously. To insert a MicroSD card Insert a MicroSD card (not included) before using your camera.
Setting Date & Time You can set the camera’s clock with the ion software to ensure that your video and photo files are saved with the correct date/ time information. To set up the camera clock 1. Connect your camera to a computer with the USB cable. Run ion.exe at your MicroSD card folder. 2. Find the “Date and Time” and click “SET”. 3. Adjust the date and time or click “ Sync with PC” to set with your PC clock. 4. Click “Ok” to save the settings. User interface may vary with further firmware upgrade.
Closing the Camera PODZ The Waterproof Housing lets the camera perform up to 10 meters or 30 feet under water. You must seal the camera with PODZ in order to protect the camera when using it in wet or moist conditions. To secure the PODZ 1. Attach the PODZ to the back of the camera and rotate clockwise until two dots are aligned 2. Slide the latch on the PODZ to lock it. Failure to properly seal your camera can result in leaks that damage or destroy your camera.
Power On & Power Off To power ON the camera: Press and hold the Power will turn on. button. The camera will vibrate and the Green LED To power OFF the camera: Press and hold the Power Green LED will turn off. button. The camera will vibrate two seconds and the EN - 16 www.iontheaction.
Recording Videos Before you start recording, select the video resolution by switching the Video Resolution Switch . There are two HD options to select from: HD (720p 60fps or 720p 30fps) and FHD (Full HD 1080p 30fps or 960p 30fps). You can change the resolution by changing the settings with ion software. There are two methods available for starting the video record function. When starting a video recording, a short vibration indicates recording started.
There will be around 1-2 second delay before the camera starts recording The various video resolution options for HD and FHD can be changed under the “Settings” selection in the ion software. Assure there is sufficient memory available on the MicroSD card. If the card is full, the camera will vibrate for five seconds and the Green LED will flash continuously. Taking Photos Ion AIR PRO camera allows you to take 5 Mega Pixels resolution high quality still images. To capture a still image 1.
Reset the Camera Press the Reset button with a thin and blunt object to reset the camera. Using PODZ PODZ is a series of accessories that work with your camera and provide additional functions and enhance your excitement. Insert the PODZ into the PODZ socket of the camera and you can use it immediately.
Auto Rotation The camera has a built-in G-sensor which is able to detect the camera orientation. By rotating your o o o camera to 90 , 180 or 270 from the default position (refer to the picture), the recorded view will be rotated in the same angle. This allows the user to mount the camera in different orientation without recording a rotated or inverted view. The video o o resolution will be adjusted for 90 and 270 .
STARTING YOUR WIRELESS EXPERIENCE Install WiFi PODZ 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Remove your PODZ and put your WiFi PODZ to the camera PODZ socket Seal the camera by rotating the back cover and slide the latch until it is locked Press and hold the Power button to turn on your camera Press the WiFi power button on the WiFi PODZ to turn on your WiFi. The blue LED lights up to indicate the WiFi is warming up. It will take around 15-20 seconds for the WiFi to warm up and become connectable.
Connect The Camera To Your Smart Device (Browser) 1. 2. 3. 4. Turn on your WiFi PODZ. Go to network setting of your mobile device and choose WiFi setting. Search the network, find and click “WIFIPODZ” Enter password “123456789” and you can connect to your camera. Open your Internet browser and input “192.168.1.2” or “wifi.podz”. You can view the photos and videos stored in your camera. Connect The Camera To Your Smart Device (APP) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Search the iontheaction app at the App store.
CONNECTING CAMERA TO A COMPUTER Running the ion Software 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Insert a MicroSD card with at least 2MB free space into your camera. Connect your camera to a PC via the USB cable included. Press the Power button to turn the camera Open the MicroSD card folder inside file manager and you will find the file “ion.exe”. Click the file to open If you cannot find ion.exe at your MicroSD folder, you can unplug the cable from PC and turn the camera on and off once and connect the PC again.
Changing the Camera Settings The ion AIR PRO’s camera settings can be changed by utilizing the ion software. Simply click on the options in the Photo, Video or General menus. Set up on Photo menu Click “Photo” menu to select the desired photo resolution and mode. The active mode will be highlighted. EN - 24 Mode Options Photo Resolution 16MP(Software Enhanced), 5MP, 3MP, VGA Photo Mode Single Shot, Burst, Time Lapse Time Lapse 5, 10, 30, 60 seconds www.iontheaction.
Set up on Video menu Click the “Video” menu to select the desired video resolution. The active mode will be highlighted. Mode Options FHD Resolution 1080p: 1920x1080 pixels (16:9), 30 fps (default) 960p: 1280X960 pixels (4:3), 30 fps HD Resolution 720p: 1280x720 pixels (16:9), 60 fps (default) 720p: 1280x720 pixels (16:9), 30 fps www.iontheaction.
For setting up the General menu Click “General” menu to select various general settings for the camera. The active mode will be highlighted. Mode Option TV Type PAL, NTSC Language English, Italian, German, Spanish, French, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional) Auto Power Off Off, 1, 3 Minutes Auto Rotation On, Off Date & Time Date, Time, Sync with PC Format Ok To reset the camera to the default settings: Clicking “Reset All” will return to default settings. EN - 26 www.
Linking to ion Websites and Cloud Service You can access more ion information by clicking the icons at the top ion Official Website ion Cloud Website ion Facebook Page ion Twitter Page Firmware Update and Installation In order to keep your ion camera performing at its best, regularly check for new firmware updates and install to them to your camera. Before you update the firmware, make sure you connect your camera to an internet accessible computer. To perform a firmware check and update 1.
6. 7. 8. 9. the MicroSD card. A notification will be given indicating that the download has successfully transferred to the card. Click the “Install” button to confirm that you want to install the newer firmware version. Unplug the USB cable from the PC and the camera will automatically install the latest firmware version. The Green LED illuminates to show that the firmware is installing. The process will take approximately 20 seconds.
CONNECTING CAMERA TO A TV / HDTV Connect your ion camera to a TV or HDTV thru the AV cable or an HDMI cable (not included). When you have successfully connected, the TV menu as shown in the picture below will pop up. You can preview files, playback、delete files and format the MicroSD card thru your TV screen. In order to turn off the AIR PRO camera, you will first need to disconnect the camera from the TV/HDTV Assure there is a MicroSD card in the camera or no card will be displayed on the TV screen.
Taking Photos w/ TV 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Press and hold the Power button until the TV menu appears. Press the Power button shortly to select the Preview mode. Slide the Recording Slide Switch to STOP Press the Power button twice to enter Photo Preview mode. button to take photos. Press the Power Recording Video w/ TV 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Press and hold the Power button until the TV menu appears. button shortly to Press the Power select the Preview mode.
Playing Back Photo Files w/ TV 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Press and hold button until the TV menu appears. Press button shortly to select the Play Photo mode. button twice to enter the Play Press Photo mode. Select the desired photo file you want to view: a) Slide to REC and press button shortly to the previous file; to STOP and press button shortly to the next file. b) Slide Press button twice to start the slide show and press it again to stop. Press and hold button to enter to Edit menu. www.iontheaction.
Playing Back Video Files w/ TV 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Press and hold button until the TV menu appears. Press button shortly to select the Play Video mode. button twice to enter the Play Press Video mode. Select the desired video file you want to view: a) Slide to REC and press button shortly to the previous file; to STOP and press button shortly to the next file.
5. Press button twice to enter TV menu and the language will be changed Deleting Photos / Video Files w/ TV You can delete a single and all photo or video file(s) in the MicroSD card. To delete the files 1. Press and hold button until the TV menu appears. button shortly to select Play Photo or Video mode. 2. Press 3. Press button twice to enter the Photo or Video Playback mode. 4. Select the desired photo or video file to be deleted. button to enter to Edit menu. 5. Press and hold 6.
Formatting MicroSD Card w/ TV 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Press and hold button until the TV menu appears. Press button shortly to select Play Photo or Video mode Press button twice to enter either the Photo or Video Playback mode. button to enter to Edit menu. Press and hold Press button shortly to select “Format” Press button twice to enter “Format” interface button shortly to select “YES” and press Press formatting. The MicroSD will be formatted. EN - 34 www.iontheaction.
SIGN UP FOR FREE ION CLOUD STORAGE 8GB of free Cloud storage will be provided for storing and sharing of video and photo content. You can visit www.iontheaction.com/ioncloud and sign up as a free member. www.iontheaction.
SPECIFICATION Sensor Lens Focus range Video Photo Audio Storage Connection Power Housing Dimension Weight 5 Mega Pixels CMOS sensor 170º ultra wide angle field of view 0.5m - ∞ 1080p: 1920x1080 pixels (16:9), 30 fps 960p: 1280x960 pixels (4:3), 30 fps 720p: 1280x720 pixels (16:9), 60 fps 720p *: 1280x720 pixels (16:9), 30 fps Format: H.264 compression, saved as MPEG4 (.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Operating system Windows® 7/XP SP3 /Vista and Mac 10.5 or above CPU Pentium III or above RAM At least 64MB Interface CD USB port 4x speed CD ROM or above www.iontheaction.
TROUBLESHOOTINGS Problems Causes Solutions 1. LED flashes and camera turns off Run out of battery 2. Cannot turn on the ion camera Recharge the camera Red LED flashes during recording Low battery Recharge the camera Cannot take photos or video (Green LED flashes) Memory full Replace with a memory card with space available for contents Cannot take photos or video (Green and Red LED flashes alternatively) 1. Insert a MicroSD card 1. MicroSD card is not inserted 2. MicroSD card has not 2.
