SportCam W8 - Action Camera Evolveo - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Action Camera
Brand	Evolveo
Model	SportCam W8
Dimensions	58 x 46 x 38 mm
Weight	60 g (without battery and case)
Power Supply	Li-Po 1050 mAh rechargeable battery
Video Resolution	Up to 1080p @ 60fps (NTSC/PAL), 720p @ 120fps
Photo Resolution	Up to 16 MP (16, 12, 5 MP selectable)
Lens	Glass FishEye, aperture f/2.8, 150° field of view
Sensor	Panasonic 1/2.3" CMOS 16 MP
Chipset	Ambrella A7L
Storage	microSD / SDHC / SDXC up to 64 GB (Class 6 or higher)
Waterproof	Up to 60 m with included waterproof case
Wireless Connectivity	Built-in Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n)
Remote Control	Included wireless remote with up to 10 m range
Interfaces	Mini USB 2.0, Mini HDMI, microSD slot
Battery Life	Approx. 60 minutes continuous recording
Charging Time	Approx. 4 hours (with 500 mA charger)
Package Contents	Camera, waterproof case, remote control, battery, USB cable, remote charger, adhesive stickers, magic tape, pivot arm, various mounts (universal clamp, flexible clamp, pad clamp, handlebar clamp), user manual
Operating System Compatibility	Windows XP SP2+, Windows 7/8, Mac OS X 10.8.4+
Waterproof Case Seal Maintenance	Clean rubber seal with fresh water after each use; dry thoroughly before closing
Safety Note	User responsible for secure mounting; warranty does not cover damage during sport activities

Frequently Asked Questions - SportCam W8 Evolveo

How do I turn on the Evolveo SportCam W8?

Press and hold the Power button (marked with a power icon) for at least 3 seconds until the red LED flashes and the LCD screen turns on.

How do I start and stop video recording?

To start recording, press the Video Record button. The red LED will flash. To stop, press the same button again. The camera automatically saves the file before powering off if the battery is low or memory card is full.

How do I take a photo?

Press the Photo button briefly. You will hear a shutter sound. For burst photos, set the burst rate in the menu (3, 5, or 10 photos per second) and press and hold the Photo button.

How do I connect to Wi-Fi and use the smartphone app?

First, enable Wi-Fi on the camera: press and hold the Menu button, go to Settings > Wi-Fi > ON, and confirm. Wait 30 seconds for the Wi-Fi icon to turn green. On your smartphone, connect to the network named 'wifi_cam' with password '00000000'. Then open the 'EVOLVEO SportCam W8' app (available on Google Play or as APK from www.evolveo.eu).

What is the maximum microSD card capacity supported?

The camera supports microSD, microSDHC, and microSDXC cards up to 64 GB. A Class 6 or higher card is recommended, and Class 10 is required for time-lapse mode.

How do I make the camera waterproof?

Use the included waterproof case with the waterproof backdoor. Ensure the rubber seal is clean and free of debris. Close the case securely. The camera is waterproof up to 60 meters with the case properly sealed.

How do I charge the battery?

Connect the camera to a power source using the included USB cable. The red LED stays on while charging and turns off when fully charged. A full charge takes approximately 4 hours with a 500 mA USB charger.

How do I use the remote control?

Turn on the remote by pressing and holding the Photo button for 3 seconds until the blue LED turns on. To turn off, press and hold again. Use the Power button to turn the camera on/off, the Photo button to take a photo, and the Video button to start/stop recording.

How do I format the microSD card?

You can format the card via the camera menu: go to Settings > Format. Alternatively, connect the camera to a computer via USB, select 'Mass Storage', and format the card using your computer's file system (FAT32 recommended). Note: formatting erases all data.

How do I reset the camera to factory default settings?

In the camera menu, go to Settings > Default Setting and confirm. This will reset all settings to factory defaults, including video resolution (1080p @60fps), photo resolution (16 MP), Wi-Fi ON, and date stamp OFF.

USER MANUAL SportCam W8 Evolveo

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Použití:

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1. Upevnění na řidítka

Poznámka:

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Dálkové ovládání:

Thank you for purchasing this camera!

Please read this instruction manual to ensure correct use of the product prior to use.

The warranty does not cover any damage that may occur during a sport activity. The user is responsible for a safe fastening of the camera to any sport equipment to avoid its damage.

Table of contents

Camera Controls

Mountings for Sport Activities

Overview

Package Content

Use of the Camera

Initial Set-up

Default Setting

TV Playback

Play

USB Port

Built-in Wi-Fi

LED Status Table

Camera Settings

Video Settings

Settings

Memory Card / Storage Table

Technical Specification

System Requirements

Battery Life

Assembling the Camera

Remote Control

Remote Control LED Status Indicators

Preventing Water Damage to Your Camera

Warning

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

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Camera Controls:

Left Button / Menu
Right Button
Photo Button / Upward / Playback Button
Video Button / Downward Button

LCD Screen

Mini HDMI Port (Cable not included)

Memory Card Slot (microSD card not included)

Mini-USB Port

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Package Content:

1. Waterproof case
2. Remote Control
3. Buckle
4. Universal Clamp
5. Flexible Clamp
6. Pad Clamp
7. Handlebar Clamp
8. Battery
9. USB Cable
10. Remote Control Charger
11. Adhesive Stickers 8pcs
12. Magic Tape
13. Pivot Arm
14. User Manual

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Use of the Camera:

1. Mounting the camera on a flat surface / tripod

1. Mounting the camera on top of helmet

1. Mounting the camera on curved surface

1. Mounting the camera on handlebar

Note:

It is the user responsibility to mount the camera to any sport equipment securely. The screws of the mounts have to be retightened time to time. The warranty does not cover any damage that may occur during a sport activity.

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Initial Set Up

1. Install a microSD memory card (64 GB max, class 6 or higher) into the camera. Contact surface of the card is towards the lens. Use your fingernail to insert the camera into the slot until it clicks into place. On the card there should not be saved any data from other devices. Before first use of the microSD card in the camera, it is recommended to format the card in your computer.
2. Install battery into the camera.
3. Charging the battery - to charge, connect the included USB cable to the camera and connect the other end of the cable to a power source such as USB charger, your PC or NB.

There will no damage to the card or camera occur if you disconnect it from the power source before it is fully charged.

If the camera does not operate during the initial start-up, charge the battery for 3 hours at least.

Turn ON /OFF:

Turn ON	Turn on the camera by pressing the Power button 📋 at least 3 seconds until the red LED flashes. Then the LCD display will turn on.
Turn OFF	Turn the camera off by pressing the Power button 📋 the standby mode for at least 3 seconds.To save power, the camera will automatically turn off if no button is pressed for more than 3 minutes in standby mode.This interval can be changed in the Settings Menu.

Video recording:

To Start a record	Press the Video Record buttonWhile recording the red LED indicator flashes.
To Stop a record	Press the Video Record button again to stop recording.

Note: The camera automatically stops recording when the memory card is full or the battery is empty.

Your video will be saved before the camera powers off.

Taking Still photos:

To take a photo

Press the Photo button the shutter "clicks".

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Burst Photo:

In this mode the camera takes photos in a sequence according to the burst rate setting: 3 pic. / 1 s, 5 pic. / 1 s, 10 pic. / 1 s, 10 pic. / 2 s.

This setting can be changed in the Photo Menu>Burst Rate.

If this setting is set to OFF, the camera takes a single photo only.

To Start	Press the Photo button ^(DH67) the red LED status indicator will flash and the shutter will actuate several times.
To Stop	Press the Photo button ^(S240) gain to stop shooting.

Time Lapse:

In this mode the camera will take sequentially: 1 frame per second, 1 frame per 2 seconds,

To Start	Press and hold button , Menu > Video setting > Time Lapse and set required interval for time lapse video recording. Press the Video button [STD2] the red LED status indicator will light up and you can hear the shutter sound repeatedly. The LED will flash each time a photo is taken.
To Stop	Press the Video button [2500] again to stop recording.

When using the Time Lapse mode, a microSD card Speed Class 10 is required. Verify that the camera is in the Time Lapse mode before capturing the Time Lapse series.

Self-Timer:

To activate

Press and hold button , Menu > Photo Setting > Self Timer.Select “OFF”/3/5/10/30/60 second intervals.

Default Settings:

The camera powers up with the following default settings:

Video resolution 1080p @60fps

Photo resolution 16.0 Megapixels (MP)

Photo Burst mode: SINGLE

Wi-Fi: ON

Display: ON

Date and time stamp: OFF

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TV Playback

You can playback your photos and videos stored in the camera on a HDTV. Playback appears as of the camera modes when the camera is powered on and plugged into a HDTV. Through the HDMI port you can transmit the images to an external HDTV display device for playback, display, etc.

1. Connect the camera into a HDTV with the HDMI cable.
2. Power ON.
3. Now you can view all photos and videos stored in the camera on the HDTV display.
4. Press the upward button 📷 and the downward button 🔒 to select more media files.

Play

To Play Videos	Press and hold the Photo button play. Select the Video icon and press confirm.Press the Photo and Video button to select more media files.
To View Photos	Press and hold the Photo button. Select the Photo icon and press confirm.Press the Photo and Video button to select more media files.
Close the View	Press and hold the Photo button return to the Standby mode.Press and hold the same button again to close the View.

USB Port

Connect the camera to the computer using included USB cable and select between charging mode and storage drive mode.

On a PC:

1. Double click "My Computer" and locate "Removable Disk".
2. Double click the "Removable Disk" icon.
3. Double click the "DCIM" folder icon.
4. Double click the "100media" icon to view all photo / video files.
5. Copy / move files to the computer or external hard drive.

On a MAC:

1. Connect the camera to a MAC using included USB cable.
2. Power on the camera and select "Mass Storage".
3. The MAC recognizes the camera as an external hard drive.
4. Double click the external drive icon to access files.
5. Copy / move files to your computer or external hard drive.
   * When deleting files from the memory card, empty the trash before removing the memory card or unplugging the camera.

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Built-in Wi-Fi

You can connect this camera to your smartphone / tablet via special application.

First turn on Wi-Fi function on your camera:

• press and hold the Menu button ⬇ select Settings>Wi-Fi ON
• press button ⏻ confirm.
• the Wi-Fi function initialization takes 30 seconds, afterwards the Wi-Fi icon on the LED display lights green.

Before starting the application, it is necessary to connect to the camera Wi-Fi.

Setting Wi-Fi on your smartphone:

Click the Setting icon and check that the Wi-Fi function is ON. Afterwards connect to the Wi-Fi device named "wifi_cam" and insert password: 00000000.

The smartphone is connected to the camera and you can start the application.

You can find the application on Google Play as „EVOLVEO SportCam W8“ or you can download the installation APK on WWW.EVOLVEO.EU.

This application enables you to control the camera remotely using your smartphone or tablet. The application functions include remote control of the camera general settings* - live video preview, video streaming, download and playback. Before recording you can see what your camera sees by viewing it on your smartphone or tablet's screen.

Notice: When a white page appears after starting the application, your smartphone / tablet is not Wi-Fi connected. Follow the above described instructions to connect to the camera and start the application again.

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Home screen

Main screen

Settings

1. Refresh button
2. Settings button
3. Playback button
4. Photos capture button
5. Video recording button
6. View
7. Size of saved files
8. Battery capacity
9. Back button
10. Camera Settings button
11. Photo Settings button
12. MicroSD card format button

In the Settings Menu you can change video and photos parameters setting.

Video Settings

Photos Settings

MicroSD card format

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Video Settings:

Video Resolution

Video Quality - High - Medium - Low

Photos Setting:

Photo Size

Photo Stamp - date stamp on the photos OFF/ON

Burst Rate - OFF, 3, 5, 10 photos/s

MicroSD card format button

Pressing the trash bin icon button the microSD card will be formatted.

Press the "Format" button to confirm or the "Cancel" button to close.

Notice: After formatting all data on the microSD card will be erased!!!

Select directory

Select file

File playback

• Select directory, e. g. 100MEDIA
• Afterwards select the file to be replayed. JPG = photos, MP4 = videos.
• After the file selection is done, you will be asked to finish the process. To playback the video files, we recommend the VLC program for example, to download files into your smartphone use the Download Manager application for example. All these applications are available on Google Play for free.
• While recording the camera creates two files. The first one is the original file (FILE0001.mp4), the second one is its size reduced copy with VGA resolution (FILE0001.thm.mp4), which is more suitable for streaming on your smartphone.

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LED Status Table

Camera Settings:

Photo size	16 MP12 MP5 MP
Self-Timer	OFF/3/5/10/30/60 seconds
Burst rate	OFF3 photos in 1 second5 photos in 1 second10 photos in 1 second10 photos in 2 seconds
Autoshooting	OFF/1/3/5/10/30/60 seconds
Time stamp	ON/OFF
Quality	High/Medium/Low

Video Settings

Video size

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	PAL 720p 1280x720 @25fpsPAL 480p 848x480 @200fps
Quality	High / Medium / Low
Video Durationvide	5 min / 10 min / 15 min / 20 min / 30 min
Time Stamp	ON/OFF
Dual Stream	ON/OFF
Time Lapse	OFF1 frame per second1 frame per 2 seconds1 frame per 5 seconds1 frame per 10 seconds1 frame per 30 seconds1 frame per 60 seconds
Motion Detection	OFF / High Sensitivity / Medium Sensitivity / Low Sensitivity
Loop Recording	ON / OFF (10 minutes/videofile)
Mic Volume	OFF / 100% / 90% / 80% / 70% / 60% / 50%(Default 80%)

Settings button

Language	English, Czech, Polish, Hungarian, Russian, Italian
Date	RRRR-MM-DD
Time	HH:MM
Video format	PAL / NTSC
Auto LCD screen saver	OFF / 30 seconds / 1 min. / 3 min. / 5 min.
Auto Shutdown	OFF / 3 min. / 5 min. / 10 min.
Frequency	50Hz / 60Hz
Metering	Multi / Centre / Spot
ISO	Auto / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600
White Balance	Auto / Incandescent / Daylight / Cloudy
Color Setting	Rich / Natural / Diving / Deep Sea
EV	-2.0 -1.7 -1.3 -1.0 -0.7 -0.3 0.0 +0.3 +0.7 +1.0 +1.3 +1.7 +2.0
Buzzer	ON/OFF
Wi-Fi	ON/OFF
Format	MicroSD card
Default Setting
Firmware Update	V 1.07

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Memory Card / Storage Table

The camera is compatible with microSD, microSDHC and microSDXC cards with capacity 2GB, 4GB, 8GB, 16GB, 32GB and 64GB. Although the camera supports cards of all speed classes, it is necessary to use a microSD card class 10 or higher for recording video or use the Time Lapse mode with the speed of 1 fps. We recommend using brand name memory cards for maximum reliability in high-vibration activities.

* Work with class 6 or higher.

Technical Specifications:

• Lens: glass FishEye
• Aperture: f2,8
• Shooting Angle: 150^
• Sensor: Panasonic 1/2.3" CMOS 16MP
• Chipset: Ambrella A7L
  • Video resolution: 1080p@60fps; 720p@120fps
  • Photos Resolution 5, 12MP, 16MP
• Burst Rate: 3, 5, 10 fps
  • Auto Shooting intervals: 1, 3, 5, 10, 30, 60 sec.
• Self-Timer
  • Video Duration: 5-30 min./file
• Recording Time: up to 60 min.
• Battery Li-Po 1050mAh

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• Time Stamp: yes
• Dual Stream: yes
• Storage: microSD card, up to 64GB micro SD/SDHC, CLAAS 6 min.
• white Balance: Auto, Manual
  • EV Setting: Auto, +-2EV correction
• Microphone: Mono; 48kHz AAC compression
• Interface: Mini USB, Mini HDMI
  • Dimensions: 58x46x38 mm
  • Weight: 60g without battery and case
• Waterproof in Case up to: 60m

System Requirements

The camera is compatible with Microsoft® XP (Service Pack 2 or later) and Mac OS X 10.8.4 or later.

Windows / Windows 7 / Windows 8

Windows XP (Service Pack 2 or later) or Vista

3.2GHz Pentium 4 or faster

DirectX 9.0c or later

Minimum 1GB of system RAM

Video card with min. 256MB RAM

MAC

Mac OS® X 10.8.4 or later

2.0GHz Intel Core Duo or faster

Minimum 1GB system RAM

Video card with min. 128MB RAM

Battery life:

The battery icon will alert to a low battery status. If the battery reaches 0% when recording is being in process, the camera will save the file and power OFF.

To charge the battery:

1. Connect the camera to a power source.
2. The red status LED indicator remains on while the battery is being charged.
3. Once the battery is fully charged, the red status LED will turn off.

The battery will be charged to 100% in 4 hours when using 500mAh USB-compatible A/C wall charger.

Other chargers may charge at only half this rate.

No damage will occur to the camera or the battery if the camera is used prior to full charge.

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To remove the battery:

1. Remove the battery cover (on the back of the camera) by placing your thumb into the indentation in the battery cover and slide it to the left.
2. The cover will release and pop out. Grasp the battery pull-tab and remove it from the camera.

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Assembling the Camera

The camera comes with 2 types of the backdoors – waterproof and sound-in.

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Use the waterproof backdoor to protect the camera from water leak-in up to 60m underwater.

When used in rain or under water, there may occur water drops on the lens.

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To place the camera into the waterproof case.

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Remote Control:

1. Power off the camera, press and hold the Photo button for 3 seconds, the blue LED will turn ON / OFF.

1. Press and hold the Photo button for 3 seconds, the green LED will turn ON / OFF.

Remote Control ON / OFF	Press and hold the Photo button for 3 seconds.
Camera ON / OFF	Press the Power button
Take a Photo	Press the Photo button
Record a Video	Press the Video button

* Turn OFF both the camera & remote to shut down this function.

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Remote Control Status LED indicators

Green	ON
Red	Photo taking
Blue	Video recording
Red	Charging*

* LED turns OFF when the battery is fully charged

Preventing Water Damage to Your Camera:

1. Keep the rubber seal clean with fresh water and dry after every use.
2. After every use in salt water, please rinse the case in fresh water.
3. Clean the seal, rinse in fresh water and shake dry.
   * Failure to follow these instructions each time you use the camera can result in leaks that may damage or destroy your camera. Your warranty does not cover water damage resulting from a user error.

HIGH TEMPERATURE DANGER WARNING

After two hours of continuous recording the camera will warm up and it is advisable to let it cool down.

Stop recording and let the camera in the Standby mode for a while.

However, the camera is equipped with a thermal protection function that protects it from damage due to extreme use.

Disposal

The symbol of crossed out container on the product, in the literature or on the wrapping means that in the European Union all the electric and electronic products, batteries and accumulators must be placed into the separate salvage after finishing their lifetime. Do not throw these products into the unsorted municipal waste

Settings, manuals and other information relating to the products EVOLVEO can be found on www.evolveo.eu.

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① C6197 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

The ABACUS Electric spol. s r.o. company hereby declares that the model EVOLVEO SportCam W8 (EAN: 8594161336259) is in compliance with the requirements of the standards and regulations relevant for the given type of device. Find the complete text of Declaration of conformity at ftp://ftp.evolveo.eu/ce

Copyright © 2014 ABACUS Electric spol. s r.o. www.evolveo.eu All rights reserved. Design and specification can be changed without prior notice. Printing errors reserved.

Technical specifications changes and errors reserved! For latest information visit www.evolveo.eu.

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