manual-camball r03-eng 2008-11-07

SG-20 / SG-21

User Manual

World’s Smallest Camcorder

REV 03 – 200811

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Notice [Legal Disclaimer]

Use of this product for illicit purposes, including invasion of personal privacy, is punishable by law and Starnex disclaims any and all responsibility resulting thereof.

[EMC Registration]

This device is an EMC-registered device for residential use and may be used in all regions.

Safety Precautions [Handling]

CamBall is a precision hardware that is vulnerable to excessive impact. Please comply with the safety precautions below.

Your warranty does not cover any damage to CamBall caused as the result of mishandling or negligence by the user.

Do not use excessive force to clean the lens surface, which can damage the lens itself or cause CamBall to malfunction. Dust and buildup on the lens can result in poor recording quality. Use a dust remover or lens cleaning cloth to clean the lens.

Do not drop your CamBall or subject it to strong impact. Dropping your CamBall or even carrying it in your pocket can damage the unit.

When carrying CamBall in a bag, protect the bag and CamBall against excessive force and impact.

Keep CamBall and its parts and accessories away from reach of children. If a child swallows CamBall or any of its parts or accessories, contact a medical doctor right away.

Leaving your CamBall under direct sunlight or in the vicinity of a fireplace and other sources of heat can cause malfunctions.

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Do not subject your CamBall to moisture.

Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the device yourself. If you experience any problem with the product, contact a Starnex retailer or an authorized service center for repair.

Do not use your CamBall near bodies of water or allow it to get wet without the waterproof band. Moisture and water causes malfunctions and can even lead to electrocution. If you need to use your CamBall outdoors in rain/snow or at a beach/swimming pool, please use a waterproof band.

[Copyright]

Unauthorized reproduction and distribution of copyrighted material is a direct violation of copyright laws and international treaties. Furthermore, distribution of such unauthorized content to third parties via Internet is a violation of international treaties, regardless of whether or not said act is commercial in nature.

[Important Notice]

The content of this manual is subject to change without prior notice. Starnex shall not be held responsible for any dispute or issue resulting from the use of this manual. Starnex shall not be held responsible for any dispute or issue raised by a third party in respect to CamBall’s use.

Starnex shall not be held responsible for any loss or damage incurred due to product malfunction or data loss. Please keep a backup of all your important data.

Examples used in this manual may differ from actual product recordings and images. Buttons and functionalities not described herein exist for future product improvement purposes. Starnex reserves the right to make design and/or functional changes to the product for performance improvement purposes without prior notice.

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Table of Content

1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW ----------------------------------- 5 1.1 INCLUDED WITH YOUR CamBall ---------------------- 5 1.2 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ------------------------------ 5 1.3 FEATURE COMPARISON -------------------------------- 6 1.4 APPLICATION POSSIBILITIES OF THE OPTIONAL

ACCESSORIES ---------------------------------------------- 6 1.5 FRONT ---------------------------------------------------------- 7 1.6 REAR ------------------------------------------------------------ 7 1.7 BASIC OPERATION ---------------------------------------- 8

2. CONNECTING YOUR CamBall ------------------------- 9 2.1 CHARGING THE BATTERY ------------------------------ 9 2.2 INSERTING A MICRO SD CARD ----------------------- 9 2.3 CONNECTING TO AN EXTERNAL DISPLAY

DEVICE --------------------------------------------------------- 9 2.4 EARPHONE CONNECTION (SG-21 ONLY) ------ 10 2.5 ATTACHMENT TO OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES -- 10

3. INITIAL CONFIGURATIONS --------------------------- 11 3.1 OVERVIEW --------------------------------------------------- 11 3.1.1 What are Initial Configurations? ------------------------ 11 3.1.2 What is Upgrading? --------------------------------------- 11 3.1.3 What are Basic Configurations? ----------------------- 11 3.1.4 Initial Configurations Guide ------------------------------ 11 3.2 UPGRADING ------------------------------------------------- 11 3.2.1 Upgrading CamBall Manager --------------------------- 11 3.2.2 Upgrading CamBall Firmware -------------------------- 12 3.3 BASIC CONFIGURATIONS --------------------------- - 13 3.3.1 CamBall Manager Configurations --------------------- 13 3.3.2 Language Selection --------------------------------------- 13 3.3.3 Monitor Type Selection ----------------------------------- 13 3.3.4 Date/Time Settings ---------------------------------------- 14

4. OPERATION ------------------------------------------------- 15 4.1 PREPARATIONS ------------------------------------------ 15 4.2 CamBall STATUS CHEK --------------------------------- 15 4.3 AUTO POWER ON ---------------------------------------- 15 4.4 RECORDING --------------------------------------------- 15 4.4.1 Accessing Camcorder Mode ---------------------------- 15 4.4.2 Recording Start and Stop --------------------------------- 15 4.4.3 Recording File Sizes --------------------------------------- 16 4.4.4 Recording File Naming ------------------------------------ 16 4.5 VIDEO FILE PLAYBACK AND EDIT ------------------ 17 4.5.1 Enabling Playback/Edit Mode --------------------------- 17 4.5.2 Playback/Edit Buttons and LED Indicator in Monitor

Mode ----------------------------------------------------------- 17 4.5.3 Playback ------------------------------------------------------ 17 4.5.4 Edit -------------------------------------------------------------- 18 4.6 SNAPSHOTS ------------------------------------------------ 18 4.6.1 Taking Snapshots ------------------------------------------ 18 4.6.2 Photo Playback and Edit --------------------------------- 18 4.6.3 Photo Edit ----------------------------------------------------- 19 4.7 MP3 (SG-21 ONLY) ---------------------------------------- 20 4.7.1 Listening to MP3s ------------------------------------------ 20 4.7.2 Buttons and LED Indicators in MP3 Mode ----------- 20 4.7.3 MP3 File Playback ----------------------------------------- 20 4.7.4 MP3 File Edit ------------------------------------------------- 21

5. 3 OPERATING MODES OF CamBall --------------- 22 5.1 TYPES OF OPERATING MODES -------------------- 22 5.2 CAMCORD MODE ----------------------------------------- 22 5.2.1 Buttons and LED Indicators in Camcorder Mode -- 22 5.2.2 LED Indications in Camcorder Mode ----------------- 23 5.2.3 4 Recording Options in Camcorder Mode ----------- 23 5.2.4 Power Saving Recording Option (Motion Detection) --

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5.3 MONITOR MODE ------------------------------------------ 26 5.3.1 Overview ----------------------------------------------------- 26 5.3.2 Record -------------------------------------------------------- 26 5.3.3 Preview/Snapshot ------------------------------------------ 26 5.3.4 Playback/Edit ------------------------------------------------- 26 5.3.5 Setup ---------------------------------------------------------- 26 5.3.6 Buttons and LED Indicator in Monitor Mode -------- 27 5.4 MP3 MODE -------------------------------------------------- 27 5.4.1 MP3 Mode Overview -------------------------------------- 27 5.4.2 Buttons and LED Indicators in MP3 Mode ---------- 28 5.4.3 Coping MP3 Files to CamBall -------------------------- 28

6. SETUP -------------------------------------------------------- 29 6.1 TWO METHODS OF SETUP --------------------------- 29 6.1.1 Setup from [Monitor Mode] ------------------------------- 29 6.1.2 Setup from [Camball Manager] Program ------------ 29 6.2 LANGUAGE -------------------------------------------------- 30 6.3 CAMERA SETUP ------------------------------------------- 30 6.3.1 Brightness ---------------------------------------------------- 30 6.3.2 Contrast ------------------------------------------------------- 31 6.3.3 Night Mode --------------------------------------------------- 31 6.3.4 Flip Vertical --------------------------------------------------- 32 6.4 RECORD SETUP ------------------------------------------ 32 6.4.1 Video Recording -------------------------------------------- 32 6.4.2 Audio Recording -------------------------------------------- 33 6.4.3 Memory Overwrite ----------------------------------------- 33 6.4.4 Speed (Frame Rate per Second)----------------------- 34 6.4.5 Video Quality ------------------------------------------------ 34 6.4.6 Resolution ---------------------------------------------------- 35 6.4.7 Zoom In ------------------------------------------------------- 35 6.4.8 Time Stamp -------------------------------------------------- 36 6.4.9 Motion (Detection) Sensitivity --------------------------- 36 6.5 PALYBACK SETUP ---------------------------------------- 37 6.5.1 Video Playback --------------------------------------------- 37 6.5.2 MP3 Playback (SG-21 Only) ---------------------------- 37 6.6 DATE/TIME SETUP --------------------------------------- 38 6.7 MEMORY SETUP ------------------------------------------ 38 6.7.1 Memory Info -------------------------------------------------- 38 6.7.2 Record with Built-In Memory ---------------------------- 39 6.7.3 Memory-Full Alert ------------------------------------------- 39 6.7.4 Memory Format --------------------------------------------- 40 6.8 OTHERS ------------------------------------------------------ 40 6.8.1 Monitor Type ------------------------------------------------- 40 6.8.2 Auto Power Off ---------------------------------------------- 41 6.8.3 LED Display Time ------------------------------------------ 41 6.8.4 Record After Ignition Off ---------------------------------- 42 6.8.5 All-Day Record Setup ------------------------------------- 42 6.8.6 Factory Default set ----------------------------------------- 43 6.9 YouTube ------------------------------------------------------- 44 6.9.1 Upload --------------------------------------------------------- 44 6.9.2 Multi-Video Upload ----------------------------------------- 44

7. REFERENCE INFORMATION ------------------------- 45 7.1 DEFAULT SETTINGS ------------------------------------- 45 7.2 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ------------------------- 46 7.3 TIPS ON USE ------------------------------------------------ 47 7.3.1 Codec Check ------------------------------------------------ 47 7.3.2 Safe Hardware Removal --------------------------------- 47 7.3.3 Using CamBall in your Car ------------------------------ 47

WARRANTY -------------------------------------------------------------- 48 FCC NOTICE ------------------------------------------------------------- 49

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CamBall

(SG-20/21)

Attachable Case (SG-97)

CD-ROM

Quick Start Guide

Neck Strap (SG-81)

USB Cable (SG-99)

Earphone (SG-82)

Earphone Gender (SG-83)

Sports Band (SG-92)

Micro SD Card (1/2/4/8GB)

Waterproof Band (SG-91)

A/V Car Adapter (SG-96)

In-Vehicle Holder (SG-98)

USB Adapter (SG-95)

LCD Monitor (SG-94)

1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW 1.1 INCLUDED WITH YOUR CamBall

CamBall is a miniature electronic device and therefore needs to be unboxed with care. First, check to make sure all of the following items are included with CamBall. Contact your retailer if you are missing any one of the items.

1.2 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

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1.3 FEATURE COMPARISON

Feature Model SG-20 SG-21 Note

Video Recording √ √ Audio Recording √ √ Monitor Display √ √

Snapshot √ √ Motion Sensor √ √

USB √ √ MP3 √

1.4 APPLICATION POSSIBILITIES OF THE OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

General Security (Standard Case) - Residential - Home and Business - Learning and Lecture Monitoring

Vehicle Security (In-Vehicle Holder) - Personal Vehicles - Taxis - Motorbikes

Extreme Sports (Sports Band) - Skateboarding, Mountain Biking, Motorcycling, and Outdoor Survival - Hang Gliding and Sky Diving - Auto and RC Racing

Marine Sports (Waterproof Band) - Surfing - Waterskiing - Scuba Diving

CamBall Monitor (2.4”) - Easy to Use (Playback, Edit, and Configure) - Works as an Expansion Battery (3.7V-700mA)

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1.5 FRONT

1.6 REAR

Microphone

Camera

Reset Button

USB Port

LED Lamps (8)

Direction Buttons (4)

Center Button

External Memory Slot

USB Port

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1.7 BASIC OPERATION

CamBall Buttons

CamBall is positioned right side up with the external memory slot pointed up and the USB port pointed down.

Status Check

To check the status of CamBall, press the [▼] button. If CamBall is powered on, a few of the LED indicators will turn on. Otherwise, none of the LED indicators will turn on. In addition, CamBall’s operating mode, battery reserve, and memory status will be displayed by the LED indicators for approximately five seconds (display duration is user-configurable).

Powering On/Off

Press and hold the [Center] button for two seconds to power CamBall on. All the LED indicators will blink three times as the camcorder powers up. Press and hold the [Center] button for two seconds to power CamBall off. The LED indicators will turn on and off in sequence three times and then blink three times simultaneously as the camcorder powers down.

Reset

The [Reset] button can be used if CamBall malfunctions and cannot be powered off. Use a long and pointy object like the paperclip to press the [Reset] button, which will turn CamBall off. To power back on, press and hold the [Center] button.

Hold

The hold feature deactivates all buttons. Press and hold the [Center] and [▼] buttons simultaneously for two seconds. All the LED indicators will blink once and then the Hold mode will engage. Disengage the Hold mode in the same manner. This time, however, the LED indicators blink twice. Pressing any of the buttons while Hold is in effect will result in the red LED blinking twice but no other action taking place.

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2. CONNECTING YOUR CamBall 2.1 CHARGING THE BATTERY

Connecting your CamBall to a computer using the included USB cable will automatically start charging the battery. Time to complete charge is approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes.

It’s also possible to charge the battery using a USB adaptor (sold separately, a Starnex product). Connecting the CamBall to a PC (via USB) automatically initiates battery charging. Note that video recording is not available during this process.

It’s possible to record while charging the battery if using a USB adaptor (sold separately).

2.2 INSERTING A MICRO SD CARD

CamBall supports Micro SD cards (up to 8GB).

Completely insert the Micro SD card into the external memory slot.

Make sure the card is inserted completely flush to the device. In the image to the left the card is not completely inserted in.

2.3 CONNECTING TO AN EXTERNAL DISPLAY DEVICE

It’s possible to directly connect CamBall to an external display device (TV or monitor). For vehicle applications, video files can be viewed using an in-car navigation display that supports AV input.

PC or USB Adapter

Audio Output

Video Output

Audio Output

Video Output

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2.4 EARPHONE CONNECTION (SG-21 ONLY) With the MP3 mode enabled, connect the earphones to CamBall using the USB Port and earphone gender, as shown below:

2.5 ATTACHMENT TO OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

Attachable Case: Insert your CamBall into the case until you hear a click (approx. 3/5th of the way).

Sports Band

Waterproof Band

In-Vehicle Holder: Changes the vertical orientation of the camera and thus requires enabling of the Flip Vertical option.

Attach the attachable case to the in-vehicle holder using the enclosed sticker.

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3. INITIAL CONFIGURATIONS 3.1 OVERVIEW 3.1.1 What are Initial Configurations?

Initial configurations refer to the process of upgrading your CamBall’s software to the latest version and making the basic configurations that are essential to the device’s functionality.

3.1.2 What is Upgrading? In addition to the hardware components, CamBall also comes installed with software components. There are two programs to be exact: CamBall Firmware and CamBall Manager.

Upgrading is the act of replacing CamBall Firmware and CamBall Manager with their latest versions to ensure optimal device performance.

Whenever a program is upgraded, all settings restore back to their default values.

3.1.3 What are Basic Configurations? Basic configurations include language setting, monitor type selection, and date/time settings, which are best to configure before you start enjoying your CamBall. These three settings are collectively called basic configurations.

3.1.4 Initial Configurations Guide Initial configurations are performed using CamBall Manager.

Connect your CamBall to a PC using the USB cable included in your product bundle.

From the enclosed CD-ROM, copy the CamballManager.exe file to your PC.

Run the CamballManager.exe file from the PC to launch CamBall Manager. The program will then guide you through the following steps: 1. CamBall Manager Version Check:

CamBall checks its own version and prompts you to upgrade if a newer version is available.

2. CamBall Firmware Version Check: If CamBall Firmware is up to date, you will only be prompted to make a language selection. If a newer version is available, you will be prompted to upgrade after the language selection.

3. Initial Configurations

3.2 UPGRADING 3.2.1 Upgrading CamBall Manager

When launched, CamBall Manager will first check for the latest version of itself.

If the application is up to date, CamBall Manager will proceed to check for the latest version of CamBall Firmware.

If a more recent version is available, you will be prompted as shown in the diagrams below. Click Yes to upgrade CamBall Manager.

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3.2.2 Upgrading CamBall Firmware After checking for the latest version of CamBall Firmware, CamBall Manager will prompt you to make a language selection if CamBall Firmware does not require any updating. Clicking Confirm will finalize the upgrading process.

If a newer version of CamBall Firmware is available, CamBall Manager will automatically commence the upgrade process after you make your language selection.

When the following dialog prompts, click Safely Remove Hardware.

In the next dialog, select USB Mass Storage Device and then click Stop.

Then, select USB Mass Storage Device again in the next dialog and click OK.

When the following message prompts, disconnect your CamBall from the computer.

Once your CamBall powers down, reconnect it to the PC.

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When you see the dialog below, click Upgrade done.

You’ve now completed upgrading your CamBall. CamBall Manager will automatically take you to the Basic Configurations process.

3.3 BASIC CONFIGURATIONS 3.3.1 CamBall Manager Configurations

Once you’ve completed the upgrading process, you will automatically be taken to the CamBall Manager Configurations menu.

3.3.2 Language Selection

Since you’ve already made your language selection during the upgrading process, it’s OK to skip this step.

However, if you wish to change your language selection, select the desired language from the Language Setup menu and then click Apply.

3.3.3 Monitor Type Selection

In order to connect your CamBall to a TV or an LCD monitor (in Monitor mode), you will first need to identify the type of display device you intend to use. North America uses the NTSC system, whereas Europe and some parts of Asia use the PAL system. Note that the default monitor type setting is NTSC.

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3.3.4 Date/Time Settings From the Date/Time Setup menu, set the current date and time and click Apply Date/Time.

A message will display, prompting you to disconnect your CamBall from the PC. Before disconnecting, however, make sure to click Safely Remove Hardware first.

Select the device you wish to remove from the PC and click Stop.

When you see the following dialog, click OK.

It will be safe to disconnect your CamBall from the PC once you see the following message:

Disconnecting your CamBall will automatically update its date and time settings. When the following dialog appears, reconnect your CamBall to the PC.

After a few moments, you will see an update completion dialog. Click Update done to complete your Initial Configurations.

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4. OPERATION4.1 PREPARATIONS

Refer to the “2. Connecting Your CamBall” section of this manual and charge CamBall’s internal battery for at least 2 hours and 30 minutes.

If you are using an external memory card (Micro SD), insert it into CamBall.

All references to the [direction] buttons throughout this manual are based on the external memory slot being pointed up and the USB Port being pointed down.

4.2 CamBall STATUS CHECK Press the [▼] button. System status is normal if three LED indicators turn green and then turn off, as shown below:

① Green: More than 70% memory capacity

available.

② Green: More than 70% battery reserve remaining.

③ Green: Overwrite option enabled.

4.3 AUTO POWER ON CamBall includes an automatic power on feature that automatically turns on the CamBall (powered off using the [Center] Button) when external power is connected to the device. Once powered on, CamBall will remain powered on even if the external power supply is disconnected.

4.4 RECORDING 4.4.1 Accessing Camcorder Mode

Press and hold the [▼] button. With each press of the button, the MODE LED located below the [▼] button will change between red and off.

Note For SG-21, MODE LED will cycle through ‘red green off’ if there is at least one .mp3 file in memory.

Set the MODE LED to off, which is the Camcorder mode.

Note ”5. 3 Operating Modes of CamBall” section describes the Camcorder mode’s four recording options (normal, vehicle, security, and All-Day) and Power Saving feature in detail.

4.4.2 Recording Start and Stop Now that CamBall is in Camcorder mode, you are ready to record video.

This time, press and hold the [▲] button. With each press of the button, the REC LED located above the [▲] button will switch between ‘red+green and off’.

Stop when the REC LED is ‘red+green’, which is the mode that allows you to record both video and audio.

Recording (video and audio) has now started. To finish recording, press and hold the [▲]button until the REC LED is in off mode.

Note It'It’s possible to connect your CamBall to an external display device and watch your videos as you record them. Connecting to an external display device deactivates the PS option, but Motion Detection Recording will still remain in effect.

②

③

①

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4.4.3 Recording File Sizes For built-in memory files, CamBall records video files in 1 hour or 20MB units. For Micro SD card files, the video files are created in 1 hour or 300MB units.

The reason for this method of file sizing is to prevent complete deletion of previously recorded single large files by the Overwrite feature.

Note Enabling the PS feature deactivates time limitations for recordings and implements size limites only (20MB for internal memory and 300MB for external).

4.4.4 Recording File Naming Recording files are named in the format of YY/MM/DD-HH/MM/SS-Recording Sequence. Here, the time refers to the recording start time.

File names carry either a B or an M prefix. B is for files recorded to built-in memory, whereas M is for files recorded to external memory (Micro SD).

Extension for recording files is .avi.

Note File Extensions - Video File: .avi - Audio File: .wma - Image File: .jpg

File Naming Examples: B20080930-141523-00.avi A file that was recorded on to built-in memory starting at 14:15:23 on September 30, 2008.

M20080930-141523-00.avi A file that was recorded on to external memory starting at 14:15:23 on September 30, 2008.

Note With the Overwrite option disabled, CamBall will automatically stop recording if the memory becomes completely full. If you attempt to make a recording at this point, the MEM LED will blink red five times and recording will NOT commence. Delete files to free up space in your memory and you will be able to record again.

Note Under Vehicle, Security, or Monitor mode recording, recording will automatically resume when power is reconnected after the battery dies and CamBall powers off.

Connecting CamBall to a computer while recording is in progress suspends the recording. Disconnectin CamBall from the PC will resume the recording.

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4.5 VIDEO FILE PLAYBACK AND EDIT 4.5.1 Enabling Playback/Edit Mode

It’s possible to playback and edit video files using CamBall. First, connect CamBall to a computer or directly to an external monitor. Then, press and hold the [▼] button for two seconds. The MODE LED (located below the [▼] button) will turn from red to off.

`Note In SG-21, MODE LED cycles through ‘red green off’ if there is at least one .mp3 file stored in memory.

Stop when the MODE LED indicator turns red, which is the Monitor mode.

4.5.2 Playback/Edit Buttons and LED Indicator in Monitor Mode

4.5.3 Playback

From the screen, highlight the PLAYBACK/EDIT option and then press the [Center] button.

Select BUILT-IN MEMORY or MICRO SD CARD and then press the [Center] button.

Highlight the VIDEO option and then press the [Center] button.

Select the desired file and then press the [Center] button. This will start playback of the selected video file.

Volume Up Short: Pause/Play Long: Power On/Off

MODE LED Red: Monitor Mode

Short: Next Long: Fast Play Fwd

Short: Previous Long: Exit

Short: Volume DownLong: Mode Selection

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When finished with the playback, press and hold the [◀] button to return to the file selection menu.

Press the [◀] button to return to the previous menu.

4.5.4 Edit From the menu below, press the [▶] button. This will place the yellow cursor on the edit menu area at the bottom.

Position the cursor over the desired editing feature. - PREV/NEXT: Move to the previous/next

window. - DEL/DELALL: Delete selected file/all files. - COPY/COPYALL: Copy selected file/all files

from the built-in memory to the external memory or vice versa.

Once you’re done editing, press the [▲] button to remove the cursor from the edit menu area. From here, press the [◀] button to return to the previous menu.

4.6 SNAPSHOTS 4.6.1 Taking Snapshots

Press and hold the [▼] button and set the MODE LED to off, which is the Camcorder mode.

CamBall does not support photo taking while video recording is in progress. Therefore, the REC LED must be in off mode.

Press the [Center] button. Each press takes a single snapshot. In addition, all the LED indicators blink in rotation whenever you take a snapshot.

`Note Using the Monitor mode, it’s possible to connect CamBall to an external monitor and take snapshots while looking at the object directly on the monitor.

4.6.2 Photo Playback and Edit To playback and/or edit a snapshot taken with your CamBall, connect the CamBall to a PC or an external monitor. Then, press and hold the [▼] button to access CamBall's Monitor mode. MODE LED status for the Monitor mode is red.

Position the cursor over PLAYBACK/EDIT and press the [Center] button.

Select either BUILT-IN MEMORY or MICRO SD CARD and press the [Center] button.

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Select PHOTO and press the [Center] button.

Select the file you wish to view and press the [Center] button. This will display the selected photo.

When you’ve finished viewing the photo, press and hold the [◀] button to return to the previous menu.

4.6.3 Photo Edit From the menu below, press the [▶] button.

This will place the yellow cursor on the edit menu area at the bottom.




Note With Overwrite activated and memory at full capacity, it will no longer be possible to take snapshots using CamBall. If you press the [Center] button to take a snapshot, the MEM LED will blink five times in red and you will not be able to take the picture. Erase some files to free up space if you wish to take additional snapshots.`

Once you are done editing, press the [▲]button to remove the cursor from the edit menu area. From here, press the [◀] button to return to the previous menu.

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4.7 MP3 (SG-21 ONLY) 4.7.1 Listening to MP3s

Connect the earphones to the CamBall, using the provided earphone gender. Then, copy your .mp3 files to the CamBall’s MP3 folder.

Press and hold the [▼] button for two seconds. With each press of the button, the MODE LED will cycle through ‘red green off’.

Stop when the MODE LED turns green, which is the MP3 mode. You will now be able to hear your .mp3 files being played.

4.7.2 Buttons and LED Indicators in MP3 Mode

4.7.3 MP3 File Playback To playback an .mp3 file, connect your CamBall to the PC or an external display device. Press and hold the [▼] button. With each press of the button, the MODE LED will cycle through ‘red green off’.

Step when the MODE LED turns red, which is the Monitor mode. You will see a menu displayed on screen.

Use the [▲] and [▼] buttons to position the cursor over PLAYBACK/EDIT. Then, press the [Center] button.

Select either BUILT-IN MEMORY or MICRO SD CARD and press the [Center] button.

Select the MP3 folder you wish to playback and press the [Center] button.

Short: Volume UpLong: Move Folder

MODE LED Green: MP3 Mode

Short: Pause/Play Long: Power On/Off

Short: Next TrackLong: Fast Play Fwd

R/T LED Off: Random Red: Repeat Track Green: Repeat Folder Red/Green: Repeat All

Short: Previous Track Long: Play Mode


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Select the .mp3 file you wish to playback and press the [Center] button.

When you’ve finished playback the .mp3 file, press and hold the [◀] button to return to the previous menu.

4.7.4 MP3 File Edit From the menu below, press the [▶] button.

This will place the yellow cursor on the edit menu area at the bottom.




Once you are done editing, press the [▲] button to remove the cursor from the edit menu area. From here, press the [◀] button to return to the previous menu.

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5. 3 OPERATING MODES OF CamBall 5.1 TYPES OF OPERATING MODES

Long-press the [▼] button to cycle through the following operating modes: (１) Camcorder Mode (LED: Off): Standalone CamBall use (recording, etc.) (２) Monitor Mode (LED: Red): In conjunction with external display (recording,

playback, setup, etc.) (３) MP3 Mode (LED: Green): MP3 functions (SG-21 only and only with .mp3

files)

5.2 CAMCORDER MODE 5.2.1 Buttons and LED Indicator in Camcorder Mode

The MODE LED located below the [▼] button is in off state.

Button functions in Camcorder mode are as follows:

1. Center: Short press to take single snapshots. 2. ▲: Long press to start/stop recording.

3. ◀: Long press to change recording option in the order of Normal Vehicle Security All-Day.

4. ▶: Long press to toggle the power saving option on/off. 5. ▼: Short press to check the status of each function with the LED indicator. 6. ▼: Long press to change the mode in the order of Camcorder Monitor MP3.

Note In SG-21, MP3 mode can be accessed only if there is at least one .mp3 file stored in memory. For SG-20 and for SG-21 without an .mp3 file stored in memory, available mode conversion is between Camcorder mode and Monitor mode only.

Long: Recording Start/Stop

Short: Status Check Long: Mode Selection

Long: Recording Option (Normal, Vehicle, Security, and All-Day)

Short: Snapshot Long: Power On/Off

Long: Power Saving Option On/Off

MODE LED Off: Camcorder Mode

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5.2.2 LED Indications in Camcorder Mode

Note Overwrite (Configure from the menu in Monitor mode.) On: If the memory reaches full capacity, CamBall overwrites on existing files, starting from the

oldest. Off: Recording automatically stops if full memory capacity is reached. If ‘MEMORY-FULL ALERT’

option is enabled, the MEM LED blinks in red for five minutes.

5.2.3 4 Recording Options in Camcorder Mode Each long press of the [◀] button cycles through the four recording options (Normal>Vehicle>Security>All Day). Following is a comparison of the four recording options:

Normal Vehicle Security All Day

R/T LED Off Red Green Red+Green

Recording Time

Until complete drain of the

battery.

For the configured duration starting from ignition shutoff point.

Until complete drain of the

battery.

Until complete drain of the battery.

Charge Condition

If plugged into a power supply

If plugged into a power supply and battery reserve is

below 30%



Recording Status upon

Startup Standby Start Recording Start Recording Standby

Continuous Recording Continuous Continuous Continuous Depends on Setting

R/T: Off--------------Normal Red------------ Vehicle Green-------- Security Red+Green—All-Day

REC: Red----------------- Video Recording Green-------------- Audio Recording Red+Green-------Recording (audio+video) Off-------------------Recording Stopped

BAT: Green--------------70%+ Reserve Red+Green-----------30~70% ReserveRed------------Less than 30% Reserve Green(blinking)-----------------Charging

P/S: Red-----Motion Detection Recording

(audio+video) Green--Motion Detection Recording

(video only) Off-------Motion Detection Off

O/W: Green----- Overwrite On Off--------- Overwrite Off

MEM: Green-------------------70%+ Available Red+Green----- 30%~70% Available Red---------Less than 30% Available Red(blinking)-------------Memory Full

MODE: Off---------Camcorder Mode Red------- Monitor Mode Green-----MP3 Mode (SG-21 only)

BT: N/A

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Normal Recording (R/T LED: Off) Overview: Use this option to take normal video recordings using your CamBall. Recording: Once started, recording will continue until stopped by the user or the battery is completely used up. If plugged into a power source via the USB adapter, CamBall will automatically switch to its internal batteries if the power supply is disrupted (blackout) and continue to record until stopped by the user or the battery is completely used up. If recording with the battery as the power supply and the battery dies down, CamBall will power down. Once this occurs, reconnecting power to the CamBall and powering it back on will not result in automatic resume of recording.

Charging: No matter the level of remaining battery reserve, CamBall will charge the battery if plugged into a power source.

Vehicle Recording (R/T LED: Red) Overview: Use this option to record videos from inside a vehicle. Recording: With a vehicle adapter connected, CamBall will automatically start recording when the ignition is turned on. Following configuration options determine what CamBall does after the ignition is turned off: - 1~120mins: Continue recording for the configured duration using the battery and then

automatically terminate. - Off: Stop recording right away. - On: Continue recording until battery dies down. - If a vehicle adapter is not connected, CamBall will continue to record until the battery dies down.

Note Battery-powered Recording Duration After the Engine is Shut off. Go to Monitor mode and configure under [Setup>Others>Record After Ignition Off].

Charging: Charging CamBall's battery every time the engine is turned on results in excessively frequent charging and discharging, which shortens the battery’s life. In order to prevent this, CamBall is programmed to start charging only when the battery reserve falls below 30%.

Security Recording (R/T LED: Green) Overview: Use this option to turn your CamBall into a security recording device. With this option enabled, restoring power back to CamBall after it has shut down due to battery discharge or blackout will automatically start charging the battery and resume video recording (recording does not resume with normal recording option). This is an advanced feature that eliminates the need for the user to physically restart recording when CamBall is located at a remote location.

Recording: Long pressing the [◀] button to enable the security recording option alone will not initiate CamBall to start video recording. You will need to long press the [▲] button so that the REC LED turns red+green in order to start security video recording. Once security video recording starts, security recording option will remain enabled under all conditions from that point on.


All-Day Recording (R/T LED: Red+Green) Overview: Use this option for extended duration recordings in situations with continuous motion. With the option enabled, pressing the [Center] button in urgent or emergency situations will instantly commence video recording from standby state. Recording: Repeats between user-defined recording duration (5~30secs) and standby (1~9mins). As noted above, pressing the [Center] button in urgent or emergency situations enables instant recording (1~9mins) while in standby state.

Note Time Settings Configure recording, standby and emergency recording times from [Setup>Others>All-Day Record Setup].

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All-Day Recording Option Scheduling

Press the [Center] button. (1-9mins) (1-9mins) (5-30secs) (5-30secs) (1-9mins)


Deactivating All Day Recording: While CamBall is in the standby phase, all the buttons with the exception for the [Center] button are non-functional. Therefore, in order to deactivate the All Day Recording option, you will need to press the [Center] button to wake up your CamBall from its sleep status and then press and hold the [▲] button. This will deactivate the option.

5.2.4 Power Saving Recording Option (Motion Detection) Use this option to minimize memory and batter use under the Camcorder mode. With this option enabled, CamBall will only commence recording when motion is detected.

Power saving recording is available for normal, vehicle, and security recording options, but not for the All Day Recording option.

With this option enabled, your CamBall will scan for motion every two seconds and, if motion is detected, will record video for two minutes.

Press and hold the [►] button to change the P/S LED in the order of ‘red green off’. - Red: Motion detection recording with audio and video (power and memory use saving). - Green: Motion detection recording with video only (normal audio recording – saves on memory but

not power). - Off: Motion detection disabled (no power or memory use saving). When you playback a motion detection recording that was made with the LED in red, it is possible for you to experience sudden interruptions in audio. This is not caused by production malfunction. With power saving option enabled, CamBall enters standby status (sleep) if there is no motion. This means video will not record if there is sound but no motion and motion detection recordings, when played back, will have audio interruptions.

With the LED in green, CamBall does not enter standby status (sleep) when there is no motion and instead continues to record audio. This setting does not offer any power savings, but does reduce the amount of memory use.

Note Waking Up from Sleep Mode: If CamBall has entered Sleep mode (record standby) due to inactivity, only the [Center] button remains functional and the remaining four buttons become deactivated. In Sleep mode, pressing the [Center] button wakes up CamBall and commences recording for two minutes.

End Recording & Status Check: Press the [Center] button to wake up CamBall from Sleep mode and then press and hold the [▲] button to end recording or press the [▼] button to check the current CamBall status. These [▲] and [▼] button options are, however, available for two minutes only.

REC Standby

REC Standby

Emergency REC

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5.3 MONITOR MODE 5.3.1 Overview

In Monitor mode, the MODE LED located below the [▼] button is red.

Monitor mode can be used when the CamBall is connected to an external display device (TV or monitor).

Connect your CamBall to an external monitor using the USB cable. If CamBall needs to be charged, connect the USB adaptor (SG-95) as well. CamBall menu will display on screen.

Monitor mode menu consists of four submenus. - RECORD: Record video as you watch

directly on the monitor. - PREVIEW/SNAPSHOT: Take snapshots as

you watch directly on the monitor. - PLAYBACK/EDIT: Play or edit video,

snapshop, or .mp3 files. - SETUP: Personalize various options to suit

your needs. 5.3.2 Record

Select RECORD from the menu and press the [Center] button to start recording while watching the monitor. To stop recording, press the [◀] button.

Note Recording with CamBall connected to an external monitor in Monitor mode will automatically disable the PS option. However, Motion Detection, if enabled, will remain in effect.

5.3.3 Preview/Snapshot

Select PREVIEW/SNAPSHOT and press the [Center] button to view the feed from the camera on screen. To take a snapshot, press the [Center] button. A “TAKING A SNAPSHOT” will appear as the camera takes the shot. To return to the previous menu, press the [◀] button.

5.3.4 Playback/Edit

Refer to the “4. OPERATION” section of this manual.

5.3.5 Setup Refer to the “6. SETUP” section of this manual.

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5.3.6 Buttons and LED Indicator in Monitor Mode Button functions and LED indication for SETUP in Monitor mode are as follows:

Button functions and LED indication for [PLAYBACK/EDIT] in Monitor mode are as follows:

5.4 MP3 MODE 5.4.1 MP3 Mode Overview

The MODE LED located below the [▼] button is green. In MP3 mode, you will be able to connect the earphones to your CamBall and listen to .mp3 files stored in memory.

CamBall’s internal memory and Micro SD card each contains three MP3 folders. When you attempt to activate the MP3 mode but there is no .mp3 file stored in memory, the LED indicator will blink five times and MP3 mode will not be activated. Instead, CamBall will enter the Camcorder mode.

Use the [◀] button to select the desired play mode. With each press of the button, play mode cycles through ‘shuffle repeat a file repeat a folder repeat all folders’.

The R/T LED is off for shuffle, red for repeat track, green for repeat folder, and red+green for repeat all.

Accessing the next folder by long pressing the [▲] button is only available under repeat folder play mode.

To listen to .mp3 files, first connect the earphones to your CamBall. Then, press and hold the [▼] button to access the MP3 mode.

Move Up/Increase Value

Prev. Menu/Move Left

Select/Change Setting

Move Right

Short: Move Down/Decrease ValueLong: Mode Selection


Volume Up Short: Pause/Play Long: Power On/Off


Short: Next Long: Fast Play Fwd

Short: Previous Long: Exit


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5.4.2 Buttons and LED Indicators in MP3 Mode

5.4.3 Copying MP3 Files to CamBall

Open an MP3 folder located under the PG or the PG_SD folder. Internal Memory [PG] External Memory [PG_SD]

Note External Memory Folder Naming Formatting an external memory using CamBall renames the folder as PG_SD. If formatted by other means, the folder name is displayed as Removable Disk.

Copy the desired .mp3 files from the PC.

Short: Volume UpLong: Next Folder

MODE LED Green: MP3 Mode

Short: Pause/Play Long: Power On/Off

Short: Next TrackLong: Fast Play Fwd

R/T LED Off--------------------Normal Red----------Repeat Track Green------Repeat Folder Red/Green-----Repeat All

Short: Prev. Track Long: Play Mode

Short: Volume Down Long: Mode Selection

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6. SETUP 6.1 TWO METHODS OF SETUP

Configurations can be made using the Monitor menu or the CamBall Manager application. This section of the manual describes both methods and has marked the description with Monitor Mode and CamBall Manager to facilitate easier referencing.

Note that, during the configuration process, the Auto Power Off feature will automatically power off the CamBall if no key input is made for the configured duration (1~9mins).

6.1.1 Setup from [Monitor Mode] Connect the CamBall to an external display device using the USB cable. Make sure you don’t mix up the video plug (yellow) and the audio plug (red) connection.

Enter the Monitor mode using the [▼] button on CamBall. The MODE LED will turn red, and a menu will display on the screen.

Changes made from the Monitor mode are applied immediately. Button functions and LED indications in Monitor mode are as follows:

6.1.2 Setup from [Camball Manager] Program Connect your CamBall to a PC using the USB cable. CamBall’s up, down, left, and right LED indicators will turn red as the device powers up and charging will commence.

Run CamballManager.exe from the PC. This will launch the CamBall Manager application. Changes made from CamBall Manager are applied only after you click Apply or OK.

Move Up/Increase Value

Prev. Menu/Move Left

Select/Change Setting

Move Right

Short: Move Down/Decrease ValueLong: Mode Selection


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6.2 LANGUAGE Monitor Mode: Select the desired language from [SETUP>LANGUAGE], using CamBall’s [Center] button.

CamBall Manager: Select the desired language from Language Setup and then click Apply.

6.3 CAMERA SETUP 6.3.1 Brightness

Monitor Mode: Position the cursor over BRIGHTNESS under [SETUP>CAMERA SETUP] and then press the [Center] button.

A reference image will display, superimposed with a brightness level indication. Adjust the brightness level using the [▲] and [▼] buttons.

Configurable range is between 1 and 20, and the default setting is 9.

CamBall Manager: Adjust the brightness level using the sliding bar under [CAMERA SETUP > BRIGHTNESS]. Click Apply to set.


BRIGHTNESS:09

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6.3.2 Contrast Monitor Mode: Position the cursor over CONTRAST under [SETUP>CAMERA SETUP] and then press the [Center] button.

A reference image will display, superimposed with a contrast level indication. Adjust the contrast level using the [▲] and [▼] buttons.


CamBall Manager: Adjust the contrast level using the sliding bar under [Camera Setup > Contrast]. Click Apply to set.


6.3.3 Night Mode Monitor Mode: Position the cursor over NIGHT MODE under [SETUP>CAMERA SETUP] and then press the [Center] button.

A reference image will display, superimposed with night mode status indication.

Enable/disable using the [▲] and [▼] buttons. Enabling this option allows clearer recording under low light level conditions. The frame rate may suffer, however.

The default setting is On (Enable).

CamBall Manager: Check off the box under [Camera Setup>Night Mode] and then click Apply to enable. The default setting is On.

CONTRAST:15

NIGHT MODE:ON

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6.3.4 Flip Vertical Monitor Mode: Position the cursor over FLIP VERTICAL under [SETUP>CAMERA SETUP] and then press the [Center] button.

A reference image will display, superimposed with flip vertical status indication. Enable/disable using the [▲] and [▼] buttons.

Enabling this option vertically flips the imaging orientation.

The default setting is Off.

CamBall Manager: Check off the box under [Camera Setup>Flip Vertical] and then click Apply to enable.

The default setting is Off (unchecked).

6.4 RECORD SETUP 6.4.1 Video Recording

Use this option to enable/disable video recording. Setting this option to Off disables video recording and enables audio recording only.

Monitor Mode: Position the cursor over VIDEO RECORDING under [SETUP> RECORD SETUP] and then press the [Center] button to enable/disable the option.

The default setting is On (Enable).

CamBall Manager: Check off the box under [Record Setup>Video recording] and then click Apply to enable.

The default setting is On (Checked).

FLIP VERTICAL:OFF

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6.4.2 Audio Recording Use this option to enable/disable audio recording. Setting this option to Off disables audio recording and enables audio recording only.

Monitor Mode: Position the cursor over AUDIO RECORDING under [SETUP> RECORD SETUP] and then press the [Center] button to enable/disable the option.

The default setting is On.

CamBall Manager: Check off the box under [Record Setup>Audio recording] and then click Apply to enable.

The default setting is On (checked).

6.4.3 Memory Overwrite Enabling this option will overwrite old recording data with new recording data. Please backup all important files.

Monitor Mode: Position the cursor over MEMORY OVERWRITE under [SETUP>RECORD SETUP] and then press the [Center] button to enable/disable the option.

The default setting is On.

CamBall Manager: Check off the box under Record Set>Overwrite Set and then click Apply to enable.

The default setting is On (checked).

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6.4.4 Speed (Frame Rate per Second) Monitor Mode: Position the cursor over SPEED (FPS) under [SETUP>RECORD SETUP] and then press the [Center] button to select the frame rate.

Available settings are 1, 3, 7, 15, and 30 frames per second.

The default setting is 30 FPS.

CamBall Manager: Select the FPS under Record Set>Quality Set>Recording Speed and then click Apply.

The default setting is 30 FPS.

6.4.5 Video Quality Monitor Mode: Position the cursor over VIDEO QUALITY under [SETUP>RECORD SETUP] and click the [Center] button to select the quality level.

Available settings are Highest, High, Medium, and Low.

Setting quality to Highest will offer the best picture quality, but at the expense of larger file size.

With High as the reference point, following describes the relative increase/decrease in file size under different settings: - Highest: 70% larger than High - High: Reference Size - Medium: 40% smaller than High - Low: 45% smaller than High The default setting is High.

CamBall Manager: Select the desired quality from Recording Set>Quality Set and the click Apply.

The default setting is High.

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6.4.6 Resolution Monitor Mode: Position the cursor over RESOLUTION under [SETUP>RECORD SETUP] and then press the [Center] button to select the desired size.

This option is set to 320X240.

CamBall Manager: Select the desired size under Record Set>Image Resolution and then click Apply.

This option is set to 320X240.

6.4.7 Zoom In Monitor Mode: Position the cursor over ZOOM IN under [SETUP>RECORD SETUP] and enable/disable using the [Center] button.


CamBall Manager: Check off the box under Record Set>Others>Zoom In and then click Apply to enable.

The default setting is off (unchecked).

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6.4.8 Time Stamp Time stamp is a feature that displays the date and time on video recordings.

Monitor Mode: Position the cursor over TIME STAMP under [SETUP>RECORD SETUP] and then use the [Center] button to select the setting.

Setting options available are Off, Top, and Bottom.


CamBall Manager: Select the desired setting under Record Set>Others>Timestamp.

Setting options available are Off, Top, and Bottom.


6.4.9 Motion (Detection) Sensitivity Use this option to define the level of motion detection sensitivity.

Ultra High makes motion detection highly sensitive, where as Ultra Low makes motion detection respond only to large movements.

Monitor Mode: Position the cursor over MOTION SENSITIVITY under [SETUP> RECORD SETUP] and then press the [Center] button to select the setting.

Setting options available are Highest, High, Medium, Low, and Lowest.

The default setting is Medium.

CamBall Manager: Select the desired setting from Record Set>Others>Motion Detection Level.

Setting options available are Ultra High, High, Medium, Low, and Ultra Low.

The default setting is Medium.

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6.5 PLAYBACK SETUP 6.5.1 Video Playback

Monitor Mode: Position the cursor over VIDEO PLAYBACK under [SETUP> PLAYBACK SETUP] and then configure using the [Center] button.

Setting options available are Normal, Repeat a File, and Repeat All Files.

The default setting is Normal.

CamBall Manager: Make your selection under Playback Set>Video Playback Set.

Setting options available are Normal, Repeat, and Repeat All.

The default setting is Normal.

6.5.2 MP3 Playback (SG-21 Only) Monitor Mode: Position the cursor over MP3 PLAYBACK under [SETUP>PLAYBACK SETUP] and then configure using the [Center] button.

Setting options available are Shuffle, Repeat a File, Repeat a Folder, and Repeat All Folders.

The default setting is Repeat All Folders.

CamBall Manager: Make your selection under Record Set>Playback Set>MP3 Playback Set.

Setting options available are Shuffle, Repeat, Repeat Folder, and Repeat All.

The default setting is Repeat All.

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6.6 DATE/TIME SETUP Monitor Mode: Position the cursor over DATE/TIME SETUP under SETUP and then press the [Center] button.

Use the [◀]/[▶] buttons to move the cursor and [▲]/[▼] buttons to change the setting.

Press the Center button to apply the changes.

CamBall Manager: Adjust the date, time, and display method under Date/Time Set.

Click Apply Date/Time to set.

For further information on setting the time/date, please refer to the “3. Initial Configurations” section of this manual.

6.7 MEMORY SETUP 6.7.1 Memory Info

Monitor Mode: Position the cursor over MEMORY SETUP under SETUP and then press the [Center] button.

Select MEMORY INFO and press the [Center] button to view the current memory usage status.

CamBall Manager: Not available. However, you can right-click on the disk icon to view the memory use status.

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6.7.2 Record with Built-In Memory CamBall features 128MB of internal memory and supports up to 8GB Micro SD cards.

If you wish to save all your recording files to the Micro SD card, please disable this option.

Even with this option disabled, it will be possible for you to use the internal memory for your .mp3 files.

Monitor Mode: Position the cursor over RECORD WITH BUILT-IN MEMORY under [SETUP>MEMORY SETUP] and then press the [Center] button to enable/disable.

The default setting is Yes (Enable).

CamBall Manager: Check off the box under Memory Set>Built-in Memory and then click Apply to enable.

The default setting is On (Checked).

6.7.3 Memory-Full Alert Monitor Mode: Position the cursor over MEMORY-FULL ALERT under [SETUP> MEMORY SETUP] and then press the [Center] button to enable/disable.

With Memory Overwrite enabled, new files will be overwritten on top of existing files (starting with oldest first) when the memory reaches full capacity.

With Memory Overwrite disabled, recording will automatically suspend when the memory reaches full capacity. Enabling the Memory Full Indication feature will blink the MEM LED in red for five minutes when memory reaches full capacity to notify the user.

The default setting is Not Use (Disable).

CamBall Manager: Check off the box under Memory Set>Memory Full Status Indicator and then click Apply to enable.

The default setting is Off (Unchecked).

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6.7.4 Memory Format Monitor Mode: Position the cursor over MEMORY FORMAT under [SETUP> MEMORY SETUP] and then press the [Center] button.

The MEMORY FORMAT menu will display, as shown below.

The menu gives you the option to format either the Built-In Memory or the Micro SD Card. Make your selection and press the [Center] button and you will be prompted with a confirmation message. Select Yes and press the [Center] button to format the selected memory.

Note Memory Format and Default Set Memory Format erases all recorded data from the selected memory and should not be confused with Default Set, which restores all settings to factory default settings.

CamBall Manager: Not available. However, you can right-click on the disk icon to format the drive.

6.8 OTHERS 6.8.1 Monitor Type

Monitor Mode: Position the cursor over MONITOR TYPE under [SETUP>OTHERS] and then press the [Center] button to select between NTSC and PAL.

The default setting is NTSC.

CamBall Manager: Make your selection under Others>External Monitor Type and then click Apply.

The default setting is NTSC.

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6.8.2 Auto Power Off Auto Power Off is an option that automatically turns off power to the device if no action is taken for the configured amount of time (1~9mins).

Monitor Mode: Position the cursor over AUTO POWER OFF under [SETUP>OTHERS] and then use the [Center] button to make your selection.

Configurable range is between 1 and 9 minutes and Not Use.

The default setting is 5 minutes.

CamBall Manager: Make your selection under Others>Auto Power Off Time and then click Apply.

The default setting is 5 minutes.

6.8.3 LED Display Time Monitor Mode: Position the cursor over LED DISPLAY TIME under [SETUP>OTHERS] and then press the [Center] button to make your selection.

Setting options available are ‘Always On’ and 5 seconds.

Selecting ‘Always On’ means the LEDs are on at all times, shortening the available battery life.

The default setting is 5 seconds.

CamBall Manager: Make you selection under Others>Status LED and then click Apply.

The default setting is 5 seconds.

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6.8.4 Record After Ignition Off This option applies to the Vehicle Recording option. Specifically, this option allows the user to define the duration of recording after the engine is shut off. If set to ‘Infinite’, CamBall will continue recording until its battery is completed depleted.

Monitor Mode: Position the cursor over RECORD AFTER IGNITION OFF under [SETUP> OTHERS] and then configure using the [Center] button.

Setting options available are Infinite, 0 Min, 1~9 Mins, and 10~120 Mins.

The default setting is 1 Min.

CamBall Manager: Make your selection under Others>Vehicle Battery Time and then click Apply.

The default setting is 1 minute.

6.8.5 All-Day Record Setup This option is used to enable/disable the All-Day Recording option and to configure the recording time, standby time, and emergency recording settings for All-Day Recording.

With All-Day Recording option enabled, CamBall will record for the configured duration, enter standby, and repeat the process.

Pressing the [Center] button in an emergency situation gets CamBall to record for the configured emergency record duration.

Monitor Mode: Position the cursor over ALL-DAY RECORD SETUP under [SETUP> OTHERS] and then press the [Center] button.

Setting options are as follows: - RECORD TIME: 5~30 secs - STANDBY TIME: 1~9 mins - EMERGENCY RECORD TIME: 1~9 mins Default settings are 10 seconds, 2 minutes, and 1 minute, respectively.

CamBall Manager: Make all relevant settings under Others>All Day Record Set and then click Apply.

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6.8.6 Factory Default Set This option resets all CamBall settings to their default values, overriding all user-defined configurations and restoring factory default settings.

However, Language, Monitory Type, and Date/Time configurations are excluded from reset to default settings.

Monitor Mode: Position the cursor over FACTORY DEFAULT SET under [SETUP> OTHERS] and then press the [Center] button.

You will be prompted with a confirmation message. Select Yes and then press the [Center] button to reset your CamBall.

CamBall Manager: Click Set Default under Default Set. A confirmation message will then prompt. Click Yes to reset all settings to default.

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6.9 YouTube 6.9.1 Upload

Monitor Mode: Not available. CamBall Manager: Click Upload under YouTube. This will prompt the following screen:

Before filling out the upload form, make sure you already have an account with YouTube (http://www.youtube.com).

Input Fields - User Name: Enter your YouTube account ID. - Password: Enter your YouTube password. - Sign in with your Google Account: Check if

needed. - Video File: The file you want to upload. - Title: Enter a title for your video. - Description: Enter a description for your

video. - Video Category: Select the applicable

category. - Tags: Enter tags for your video. - Broadcast Option: Select whether you want

your video to be open to the public or not. - Date Recorded: Enter the recorded date. After making all entries, click Upload. Upload files are limited by YouTube to 10 minutes of play time and 1024MB or file size.

Note Fields marked with * are mandatory and will need to be filled in order for you to upload your video.

6.9.2 Multi-Video Upload Monitor Mode: Not available. CamBall Manager: After making all the necessary entries under YouTube>Upload, click Add to Multi-upload List. This will prompt the following screen:

This menu is used to upload multiple video files.

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7. REFERENCE INFORMATION 7.1 DEFAULT SETTINGS

The following default settings can be restored using the Factory Default Set option. Menu Submenu Default Setting Note

Brightness 9 Contrast 15 Night Mode On

Camera Setup

Flip Vertical Off Video Recording On Audio Recording On Memory Overwrite On Speed (FPS) 30 Video Quality High Resolution 320 x 240 Fixed. Zoom In Off Time Stamp Off

Record Setup

Motion Sensitivity Medium Video Playback Normal

Playback Setup MP3 Playback Repeat All Folders Record with Built-in Memory Yes

Memory Setup Memory-Full Alert No Auto Power Off 5 Min LED Display Time 5 Sec Others Record After Ignition Off 1 Min Record Time 10 Sec Standby Time 2 Min All-Day Record Setup Emergency Record Time 1 Min

Once configured by the user, the following three settings will not be affected by the Factory Default Set option. If you need to adjust these settings, please do so directly from the configuration menu. - Language - Date/Time - Monitor Type

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7.2 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Category Specification Note

Camera CMOS (640x480 Resolution) Luminance: less than

1 lux Angle: 60°

Built-In 128MB Flash Memory Memory

External Micro SD Card Max. 8GB Recording Resolution 320x240 Resolution

Recording Method Continuous/PS Recording (motion detection) Video Compression MPEG4+StarNex Algorithm

Frame Rate 1~30fps @ 320x240 pixels Microphone Internal

Video/Audio Output 1 TV output port (1 Vpp) NTSC / PAL

Storage Capacity Continuous Recording: 24hrs Motion Detection: 32 to 288hrs

8GB @30fps

Battery

Continuous Recording (Audio+Video): 2hrsMotion Detection (Audio+Video): 4~48hrs Audio Only: 4hrs MP3: 10hrs

Power Li-polymer battery (3.7V/380mA) USB Port USB Adaptor (5V DC/1A)

Dimensions 37mm (diameter) Weight 28g (inc. battery)

Operating Temp. -15°C ~ +70°C Operating Humidity Below 80%

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7.3 TIPS ON USE 7.3.1 Codec Check

Check to make sure that MPEG4 codec, which is required to playback video recording made using your CamBall, is installed on your computer. Video files recorded using CamBall can be played using Gom Player, DivX Player, and other types of media players.

7.3.2 Safe Hardware Removal Whenever you disconnect CamBall from the PC, use the Safely Remove Hardware option. Otherwise, you might experience critical damage of your PC and/or the product.

Safe Hardware Removal:

1. Click on the Safely Remove Hardware icon, located in System Tray.

2. Following dialog will prompt. Select the device you wish to disconnect and click Stop.

3. Select the device you wish to disconnect once more and then click OK.

4. When you see the following message, disconnect CamBall from your PC.

CamBall Manager features a direct Safely Remove Hardware button for greater user convenience.

7.3.3 Using CamBall in your Car

When using CamBall in your car, connect power to your CamBall after starting the engine to protect against overloading.

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Warranty Guide This product has passed through quality control and testing. If this product shows any manufacturer’s

defects during normal use, then there is a 12 months warranty service period from the date of purchase.

Check this warranty sheet first. Please contact the distributor or dealer after checking out any problems

with the product. The standard for repairing, replacement or reimbursement follows Customer.

Warranty Content Any defects under normal use within the warranty service period guarantee you free repair service

according to the warranty sheet.

In the event of one or more of the following, the service fee and parts will be paid by the owner.

1. Any breakage resulting from negligence.

2. Breakage or problems caused by natural disaster.

3. Breakage or trouble made by breaking the product guide or manual.

4. Breakage or trouble made by wrong power voltage or frequency.

5. When you want to resemble for full system or replace parts within warranty service period.

6. When an unauthorized engineer modified or damaged the product trying to repair it, we may charge

you with the fees.

We don’t support the breakage after the warranty service period. If the customer wants to get it repaired,

we charge them with the fee.

Product Warranty Service Registration Product & Model name

Product serial number

Distributor or Agency

Date you purchased

Warranty period 12 months

Name Customer

Address

* This warranty registration will not be provided again.

* Please fill out the warranty as soon as you purchase the product.

* You should show this warranty service sheet when you get any type of warranty service.

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FCC NOTICE

THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITION: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDERSIRED OPERATION.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communication. 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. - Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit difference from that to which the receiver is

connected. - Consult the dealer of an experienced radio/TV technician for help. NOTE : The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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