Vista 5 - Camcorder Dragon Touch - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Vista 5 Dragon Touch

V1.12CONTENTS What’s in the Box Your Vista 5 Getting Started Overview of Modes Customizing Your Vista 5 Connecting to the RoadCam App Offloading Your Content Playing Back Your Content Deleting Videos and Photos on Your Vista 5 Reformatting Your microSD Card Maintenance Your Camera Maximizing Battery Life Battery Storage and Handling Remote Mounting Your Camera Contact Us

English How to use all sorts of accessories of action camera? Scan the following QR code or enter the website to watch the video. Unboxing: 00:00-00:19 How to remove the camera from the box it's mounted on? : 00:20-00:31 How to remove the camera from the waterproof case? : 00:32-01:05 How to mount the camera to a tripod? : 01:17-01:49 How to mount the camera to your body? : 01:50-02:08 How to mount the camera to a self stick? : 02:09-02:55 How to mount the camera to a bike? : 02:56-04:34 How to mount the protective backdoor? : 04:35-04:59 How to mount the camera to a helmet? : 05:03-11:16 Waterproof Housing Handle Bar/ Pole Mount Protective Backdoor Mount 1 Mount 6Mount 3 Mount 5Mount 4 Mount 7 Helmet Mounts Tethers Mount 2 Bandages Remote Quick Start Guide Charger Battery USB Cable

Note: Camera does not record sound when it is in the waterproof case.

04GETTING STARTED Welcome to your new Vista 5. To capture video and photos, you need a microSD card (sold separately). MICROSD CARDS Use brand name memory cards that meet these requirements:

• MicroSD, MicroSDHC, or MicroSDXC

• Class 10 or UHS-I rating

• Capacity up to 64GB 100MB/s Note:

1. Please format the microSD card first in this camera before using. To keep your microSD

card in good condition, reformat it on a regular basis. Reformatting erases all of your content, so be sure to offload your photos and videos first.

2. FAT32 format microSD card stops recording when the storage of each file is over 4GB

and starts to record again on a new file.

To Power On: Press and hold Mode button for three seconds. The camera beeps while the camera status light is on. When information appears on the LCD display or the camera status screen, your camera is on

To Power Off: Press and hold the Mode button for three seconds. The camera beeps while the camera status light is off. SWITCHING MODE: To Switch Mode: Press the Mode button after you turn on the camera, you can switch the mode. To Exit Mode: Press the Mode button to exit mode. TURNING ON / OFF Wi-Fi To turn on Wi-Fi: Turn on camera, press and hold Up button for three seconds to turn on Wi-Fi. To turn off Wi-Fi: Press Up button to turn off Wi-Fi. Note: Camera does not record sound when it is in the waterproof case. There are 9 modes: Photo, Self Timer, Burst Photo, Time Lapse Photo, Video, Slow Motion, Time Lapse Video, Still Photo and Driving Mode. PHOTO MODE In Photo mode, press Shutter button, the camera takes a photo.

In Self-timer mode, press OK button, it takes a self-timer photo.

In Time Lapse Photo Mode, press Shutter button, the camera takes a serial of photos at 3s / 5s / 10s intervals. VIDEO MODE Video Mode is the default mode when you turn on the camera. In Video Mode, press Shutter button, the camera starts recording video. Press Shutter button to stop recording video. 0002/5467 Self Timer 12M 0002/5467 Burst Photo 12M 0002/5467 Time Lapse 12M 00:00:00/00:31:55 Video 4K 30fps

In Time Lapse Video mode, press Shutter button, the camera records video from frames captured at specific intervals. Time Lapse Video is captured without audio.

In Still Photo mode, the camera takes a photo every 3 Sec / 5 Sec / 10 Sec / 30 Sec automatically during video recording. DRIVING MODE In Driving Mode, you connect the camera with car cigarette lighter, the camera will turn on automatically if you start your car and will turn off if you stop your car. 00:00:00/00:40:37 Slow Motion 1080P 90fps 00:00:00/00:40:37 Time Lapse 4K 30fps 00:00:00/00:31:55 Still Photo 4K 30fps 00:00:00/00:31:55 Video 4K 30fps

2. Image Stabilization: ON / OFF

Default setting is OFF.

3. Video Encode: H.264, H.265

Default setting is H.264. A video codec is an electronic circuit or software that compresses or decompresses digital video. It converts uncompressed video to a compressed format or vice versa. According to multiple studies, HEVC, High Efficiency Video Coding (H.265) should deliver up to 50% better compression than H.264 in video on demand (VOD) applications, which means better quality at half the bit rate. In live encoding, which obviously has to be performed in real time, the initial expectations are a 35% bandwidth reduction at similar quality levels. Alternatively, HEVC can also enable larger resolution movies, whether 2K or 4K. In addition, encoding existing SD and HD content with HEVC rather than H.264 will add to cost savings and/or the ability to stream higher quality video to lower bit rate connections.

4. Slow Motion: 1080P 90fps, 720P 120fps

Default setting is 1080P 90fps. Slow motion is an effect in film-making whereby time appears to be slowed down. Note: If you want to record slow motion video, please turn off Image Stabilization first.

5. Still Photo: 4K 30fps

Default setting is 4KP 30fps.

6. Still Photo Time: 3 Sec, 5 Sec, 10 Sec, 30 Sec

Default setting is 3 Sec. In still photo mode, the camera takes a photo every 3 Sec/ 5 Sec/ 10 Sec/ 30 Sec automatically during video recording.

7. Time Lapse Interval: 0.2 Sec, 0.3 Sec, 0.5 Sec, 1 Sec, 2 Sec, 5 Sec, 10 Sec, 30 Sec, 1 Min

Default setting is 0.5 Sec. Time Lapse Video creates video from frames captured at specific intervals. This option lets you capture a time lapse event and immediately view or share it as a video. Time Lapse Video is captured without audio. Select 2 seconds means recording 2 seconds to get one frame per second. For example: If you select 4K/30FPS and 2 seconds, you need to record 60 seconds, then you can get 1 second video for 4K/30FPS.

8. Loop Recording Time: Off, 3 Min., 5 Min, 7 Min

Default setting is OFF. Loop recording allows your camera to overwrite old files with new files. Once the memory card becomes full, the camera will delete the first video file to make room for the latest file. For example, if the setting for loop recording is “1 Minute”, then the camera will create video clips of 1 minute in length, and a 1-minute clip will be deleted when the camera needs more memory. Resolution Image Stabilization Video Encode 0002/5467 Photo 12M Tap here

Default setting is ON. Turn off Audio Record, the camera does not record sound when you record video.

10. Exposure Value: -2, -1.7, -1.5, -1.3, -1, -0.5, -0.3, 0, +0.3, +0.5, +1, +1.3, +1.5, +1.7, +2

Default setting is 0. By default, your camera uses the entire image to determine the appropriate exposure level. However, Exposure lets you select an area that you want the camera to prioritize when determining exposure. This setting is particularly useful in shots where an important region might otherwise be over- or underexposed. When you change this setting, the LCD display immediately shows you the effect on your image. If you change modes, the camera returns to using the entire scene to determine the correct level of exposure.

11. ISO: Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800

Default setting is Auto. ISO determines the camera’s sensitivity to light, and creates a trade-off between brightness and resulting image noise. Image noise refers to the degree of graininess in the image. In low light, higher ISO values result in brighter images, but with greater image noise. Lower values result in lower image noise, but darker images. When you change this setting, the LCD display immediately shows you the effect on your image.

12. White Balance: Auto, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Daylight, Cloudy, Dawn

Default setting is Auto. White Balance lets you adjust the color temperature of videos and photos to optimize for cool or warm lighting conditions. When you change this setting, the LCD display immediately shows you the effect on your image.

13. Meter: Center, Average, Spot

Default setting is Average. In photography, the metering mode refers to the way in which a camera determines exposure. Cameras generally allow the user to select between center, average or spot metering modes. The different metering modes allow the user to select the most appropriate one for use in a variety of lighting conditions.

14. Color: Natural, Black & White, Sepia

Default setting is Natural. PHOTO SETTING

1. Resolution: 12M, 8M, 5M, 3M

Default setting is 12M.

2. Self-Timer: 1 Sec, 3 Sec, 5 Sec, 10 Sec, 30 Sec

Default setting is 3 Sec. A Self Timer gives a delay between pressing the shutter release and the shutter's firing. It is most commonly used to let photographers to take a photo of themselves (often with family).

3. Time Lapse Photo: 3 Sec, 5 Sec, 10 Sec, 30 Sec, 1 Min

Default setting is 3 Sec. Time Lapse Photo captures a series of photos at specified intervals. Use this mode to capture photos of any activity, then choose the best ones later.

4. Burst Photo: 3shots / 1s, 5shots / 1s, 10shots / 1s

Default setting is 3shots / 1s. Burst captures up to 30 photos in 8 seconds, so it is perfect for capturing fast-moving activities. Resolution Delay Timer Burst Photo

Default setting is 0. By default, your camera uses the entire image to determine the appropriate exposure level. However, Exposure lets you select an area that you want the camera to prioritize when determining exposure. This setting is particularly useful in shots where an important region might otherwise be over- or underexposed. When you change this setting, the LCD display immediately shows you the effect on your image. If you change modes, the camera returns to using the entire scene to determine the correct level of exposure.

7. Exposure Time: Auto, 2 Sec, 5 Sec, 10 Sec, 30 Sec

Default setting is Auto. The exposure time, respectively period of exposure means the time span for which the film of a traditional camera or a sensor of a modern digital camera is actually exposed to the light so as to record a picture.

8. ISO: Auto, 400, 800, 1600, 3200

Default setting is Auto. ISO determines the camera’s sensitivity to light, and creates a trade-off between brightness and resulting image noise. Image noise refers to the degree of graininess in the image. In low light, higher ISO values result in brighter images, but with greater image noise. Lower values result in lower image noise, but darker images. When you change this setting, the LCD display immediately shows you the effect on your image.

9. White Balance: Auto, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Daylight, Cloudy, Dawn

Default setting is Auto. White Balance lets you adjust the color temperature of videos and photos to optimize for cool or warm lighting conditions. When you change this setting, the LCD display immediately shows you the effect on your image.

10. Meter: Center, Average, Spot

Default setting is Average. In photography, the metering mode refers to the way in which a camera determines exposure. Cameras generally allow the user to select between center, average or spot metering modes. The different metering modes allow the user to select the most appropriate one for use in a variety of lighting conditions.

11. Sharpness: Strong, Normal, Soft

Default setting is Normal. Sharpness controls the quality of details captured in your video footage or photos. When you change this setting, the touch display immediately shows you the effect on your image.

12. Color: Natural, Black & White, Sepia

Default setting is Natural.

13. Photo Quality: Fine, Normal, Economy

Default setting is Fine. SYSTEM SETTING Sounds Distortion Calibration Angle

You can adjust the volume of the camera and turn on/off key tone, touch tone or boot tone.

2. Distortion Calibration: ON / OFF

Default setting is OFF. Turn on Distortion Calibration, it can correct the image distortion.

3. Angle: 170°, 140°, 110°, 70°

Default setting is 170°. The angle refers to how much of the scene (measured in degrees) can be captured through the camera lens. Super Wide angle captures the largest amount of the scene, while Narrow angle captures the least.

4. Diving Mode: ON / OFF

Default setting is OFF. Turn on Diving Mode, it can compensate for the lack of red light in underwater scenes. Diving Mode is designed to be used in tropical and blue water, optimized for use between 10 and 80 feet.

Default setting is OFF. Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) retains a greater level of detail in the dark and bright areas of an image. The result is a photo that is properly exposed for both of these extremes. This setting is especially useful for scenes that are backlist or that have large bright regions and a dark foreground. WDR is available in Video mode only.

6. Auto Power Off: Off, 1 Min, 3 Min, 5 Min, 10 Min

Default setting is OFF. Powers off your Vista 5 after a period of inactivity to save battery life.

7. Screen Saver: Off, 30 Sec, 1 Min, 3 Min

Default setting is 1 Min. Turns off the display after a period of inactivity to save battery life. To turn on the display again, press any button on the camera.

8. Language: English / Français / Deutsch / Español / Italiano/ Português

Default setting is English.

You can set the date of the camera.

You can set the time of the camera.

12. Date Stamp: Off, Date & Time, Date

Default setting is Date & Time. If you select Date & Time, this camera adds Date & Time to the videos and photos you take.

13. Power Frequency: 50Hz, 60Hz

Default setting is 50Hz.

To keep your micro SD card in good condition, reformat it on a regular basis. Reformatting erases all of your content, so be sure to offload your photos and videos first. To reformat your card, please enter System Setting, then scroll through the options to locate and tap ‘Format Card’, then tap ‘Confirm’.

15. Reset: Reset to factory? Cancel / Confirm

This option resets all settings to their default values.

16. About: Model / Version

You can check the model and version of your Vista 5.

18The Roadcam app lets you control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. Features include full camera control, live preview, playback, download and sharing of content.

1. Download Roadcam app from Google Play or Apple Store.

2. Turn on the camera, press and hold up button for 3 seconds to turn on Wi-Fi.

3. Turn on Wi-Fi of your phone, connect to the Wi-Fi SSID: ‘DragonTouch_Vista5_7DAB’.

4. Enter the password: 1234567890.

5. Open the app Roadcam. Tap ‘Add Recorder’. You connect to the Roadcam app

To play back your video and photos on a computer, you must first transfer these files to a computer. Transferring also frees up space on your microSD card for new content. To offload files to a computer using a card reader (sold separately) and your computer’s file explorer, connect the card reader to the computer, then insert the microSD card. You can then transfer files to your computer or delete selected files on your card. You can also offload files to a computer using a USB cable. OFFLOADING YOUR CONTENT TO SMARTPHONE OR TABLET

1. Connect to the Roadcam app.

2. Open the Roadcam app. Tap ‘Add Recorder’. Then tap the icon at the middle of the

4. Tap any file for 3 seconds. Then you can select many files.

5. Tap . You download the files successfully to your phone.

20You can playback your content on the camera’s LCD display, your computer, TV, or smartphone / tablet. You can also playback content by inserting the microSD card directly into a device, such as a computer or compatible TV. With this method, playback resolution depends on the resolution of the device and its ability to playback that resolution. VIEWING VIDEOS AND PHOTOS ON YOUR VISTA 5

1. Press and hold down button for 3 seconds or tap file icon to enter Playback mode.

If your microSD card contains a lot of content, it might take a minute for it to load.

To keep your microSD card in good condition, reformat it on a regular basis. Reformatting erases all of your content, so be sure to offload your photos and videos first.

2. Enter System Setting.

3. Scroll through the screen to locate and tap ‘Format Card’, then tap ‘Confirm’.

4. Tap ‘Confirm’. Then you format your microSD card successfully.

REFORMATTING YOUR MICROSD CARD

Follow these guidelines to get the best performance from your camera:

1. For best audio performance, shake the camera or blow on the mic to remove debris

from the microphone holes.

2. To clean the lens, wipe it with a soft, lint-free cloth. Do not insert foreign objects around

3. Don’t touch the lens with fingers.

4. Keep the camera away from drops and bumps, which may cause damage to the parts

5. Keep the camera away from high temperature and strong sunshine to avoid being

If the battery reaches 0% while recording, the camera saves the file and powers off. To maximize battery life, follow these guidelines when possible:

• Turn off Wireless Connections.

• Capture video at lower frame rates and resolutions.

The camera contains sensitive components, including the battery. Avoid exposing your camera to very cold or very hot temperatures. Low or high temperature conditions may temporarily shorten the battery life or cause the camera to temporarily stop working properly. Avoid dramatic changes in temperature or humidity when using the camera, as condensation may form on or within the camera.

BATTERY STORAGE AND HANDLING

Delete videos and photos with touch screen:

1. Tap file icon to enter playback mode. If your microSD card contains a lot of content,

it might take a minute for it to load.

2. Tap and tap the video or photo file you want to delete.

3. Tap , the screen shows “Are you sure delete files? Cancel / Confirm”.

4. Tap ‘Confirm’. The selected file will be deleted.

Delete videos and photos with buttons:

1. Press and hold down button for 3 seconds to enter playback mode. If your microSD

card contains a lot of content, it might take a minute for it to load.

2. Press down button several times to locate the file you want to delete. Press shutter

button. Then press and hold shutter button for 3 seconds. The screen shows “Are you sure delete files? Cancel / Confirm”

3. Press down button then shutter button. The selected file will be deleted.

22Do not dry the camera or battery with an external heat source such as a microwave oven or hair dryer. Damage to the camera or battery caused by contact with liquid inside the camera is not covered under the warranty. Do not store your battery with metal objects, such as coins, keys or necklaces. If the battery terminals come in contact with metal objects, this may cause a fire. Do not make any unauthorized alterations to the camera. Doing so may compromise safety, regulatory compliance, performance, and may void the warranty.

WARNING: Do not drop, disassemble, open, crush, bend, deform, puncture, shred,

microwave, incinerate or paint the camera or battery. Do not insert foreign objects into the battery opening on the camera. Do not use the camera or the battery if it has been damaged-for example, if cracked, punctured or harmed by water. Disassembling or puncturing the battery can cause an explosion or fire. REMOTE VIDEO To record Video, verify the camera in Video mode. To start recording: Press the Grey Video Button. The camera will emit one beep and the camera light will flash while recording. Photo Button Video Button Splashproof only, not waterproof To stop recording: Press the Grey Video Button again. The camera will emit one beep and the camera light will stop flashing while recording. PHOTO To capture a photo, verify the camera in Photo mode. To take a photo: Press the Red Photo Button. The camera will emit a camera shutter sound.

CR2032 BATTERY REPLACEMENT FOR VISTA 5 REMOTE

1. Use a 1.8mm Phillips tip screwdriver to remove the 4 screws on the back cover of the

remote, allowing you to open it.

2. Remove another 4 screws on PCB board.

243. Lift the PCB board and slide out the battery, as shown in the picture.

Note: Do NOT rotate the PCB board to avoid reversing the camera and video button functions.

4. Install the new battery, keeping the “+” pole facing up.

5. Install all 4 screws back onto the PCB board.

6. Install all 4 screws back into the cover.

Attach your camera to helmets, gear and equipment.

1. Resolution: 12M, 8M, 5M, 3M

2. Anti-tremblement: ON / OFF

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