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Version: 2.0
 Content of the box
Please make sure that the set is complete before starting

CarCamOne High Definition 720p Camera

CarCamOne Cable Suction cup Eyelet string

USB-Cable 10Pin – RCA AV-Cable Manual

Table of contents

Content of the box 2

Preparation 4
Battery charging 4
Exchange the battery 4
Funktional diagramm 5
Compatible memory cards 6
How to insert SD card 6
The panel 6
Start the camera 6
Permanent recording inside a car 7
Splash water protection for usage on motorcycle 7
On-screen icons 8
Mode selection 8
Video recording 9
Photo shooting 9
Using the zoom 9
Playback of video and photos 9
Setup 10
Playback at the computer (MS Windows) 11
Using the camera as a webcam 11
Different type of mount 12
Connecting the optional screen 13
Exchange the lens 13
Tighten / Untighten the head 13
Firmware update 14
Technical data 14
Troubleshooting 15
CarCamOne HD Accessoires 16
Safety advice 18
Service & Support 19
 Preparation
Compensation for recorded content
ACME will not be responsible in any case for any consequential or direct problems that will
lead to a loss of recorded or edited data. Furthermore ACME will not guarantee the content in
case the recording or saving is not working properly. The above limitations are as well valid in
case the unit has been repaired.

Do not remove the micro SD Card while recording or saving. Do not switch off or take out the
battery before the recording has been stopped or as long there is access to the memory,
indicated by a rotating circle.

Protect the unit from extreme temperatures. Stop recording at temperatures less than 0°C and
higher than 60°C. Remove the camera from the windshield/suction cup in case
extreme temperatures might be possible!

It is known that forged accumulators which remarkably look like the original product are
offered for the sale again and again.

Some of these rechargeable batteries are not equipped with a proper protection circuit which would
satisfy the regulations of the prevailing safety regulations. These accumulators can perhaps lead to
fires or explosions. We assume no liability for accidents, damages or failures which result from the
use of a forged accumulator.

Battery charging
The integrated battery is not fully charged when being purchased.
Please charge the battery before you are going to use the camera the first time!

Connect the camera to your

computer using the included USB cable
to charge. The charging charging indicator
process is indicated by the LED
and is finished after about 2 hours.
Use the original USB-Cable or the
optional available power adaptor
only to charge the camera.

Using the adaptor the camera is charged

within one hour.

Exchange the batteryAkkufach Deckel

Battery lock
Battery cover

Slide the lock to the top position and remove the

cover. The battery is wire connected and can be
removed by careful pulling. Insert the new battery
the same way - take care of the polarization. Only
use original battery to prevent damage of the unit.
(Art-No.: FCHD17).

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 Functional diagramm

180° pivot able head

1”/25,4mm display
Zoom
Release/OK button
Control
Menu (M) button
Port-cover

On/Off switch
Power/Charging LED
Eyelet
10-Pin ComPort
Mini USB 2.0
Micro-SD-Card slot

Reset button

Fixing slots
Battery case
180° pivot able head
Lens

The 10-Pin comport has following setup:

- AV-Out
- 5V IN
- Signal IN for external start/stop (CarcamOne / Motion detection)

Due to limitations in the technology of the display production, single or few dark or light dots might
appear. This is not a defect and will not have any impact to the recorded video or photo!

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 Compatible memory cards
Only use Micro-SDHC-Cards rank „Class4“ or higher.
The camera can be used with cards up to 32GB.
The recommended cards are „FCO Rapid Rush” cards
at a minimum size of 8GB.

How to insert SD card

Remove the comport cover protecting the sockets
and the card slot.
Slide in the card upside down - printed side to the
bottom - until it clicks in.

To remove press onto the visible edge of the card, so

it will get out by the spring mechanism.

The panel

Zoom in
Zoom out
Up
Start / Stop / OK
Left / 3 seconds for full screen
Right / 3 seconds to flip the picture 180°
Menu / 3 seconds for setup
down

The buttons placed at the right side of the camera will guide you through the functions of the
camera - „Left” and „Right” as well as the button „M” do have a double key mapping.
Press those for 3 seconds to get the second command.

Start the camera

Press the button at the left side of the cam
to start the camera. CarCamOne will be
On/Off displayed at the beginning.

For usage inside the car you do not need to

press any buttons!
The adaptor in the cigarette socket detects the
turning of the engine and starts the camera
automatically.

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 Permanent recording inside a car
First clean the window carefully from inside to avoid dirt and crudity on the windshield. Now pull
off the protective film from the suction cup and moisten the slightly rubberized surface. Press
the suction cup on the windshield and pull the lever down. Make sure that there are not too large
temperature differences between the external environment, the internal temperature of the car
and the wheel, since the suction cup cannot be mounted otherwise.

Now insert the micro SD card. Push together the fixation brackets of the suction cup
and put on the camera following the notches.

Adjust the camera by moving the suction cup arm. Then plug in the car cable.

By starting the engine, the camera launches automatically and the integrated LED flashes green.
After stopping the engine, rotating bars appear and the recording will be finished.

The CarCamOne records in 15 Minutes blocks. If the remaining memory for the next recording
is not sufficient, the first recording will be deleted automatically. This causes a minimal gap of 3
seconds between the videos.

Make sure that the camera does not reduce your reactivity in dangerous situations!
Don’t let the device distract you! Don’t use the camera while driving!

The automatic recording starts at a running engine only.

An operation through a power supply or the ignition position is not possible.

If your car has a power saving function (automatic Start- Stop), it is necessary to close the
jumper (bridge) inside the car adaptor.

Twist off the plugs lock nut, remove the metal ring and pull off the sticker. The half casings can
be opened now.

Set the Jumper

To close the jumper, open the adaptor first. On the PCB you will find the
jumper covering one pin only - the default setting to detect the generator.
Remove the Jumper and easily put it on both pins to activate the
start of the camera by „ignition” once served with power.

Splash water protection - motorbike

Protect your camera steadily from rain and splash water with
the available DiveBox
(Art.No: FCHD31).

The box uses the same fixture as the cam and is made
of high- quality acryl. It´s possible to adjust the cameras
head before inserting. For usage in combination with the
CarcamOne-cable the marked area has to be reamed.

Attention: the box is not fully waterproof then

anymore!

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 Usage as a regular camera

A Flip 180°
Changing the direction of the head requires to flip the
picture by 180°. Press the „right” button for 3 seconds
A to adjust the direction according to your requirements.
Can’t be changed once the recording has been started.

Full screen
The camera is not displaying the full frame as
recorded. This setting allows focusing to the center.
A A
To get the full screen press „left” for 3 seconds.

On-screen icons

Battery status [1]

Timestamp [2]
Exposure [3]
Recording [4]
Mode [5]
Remaining capacity as bargraph [6]

[1] At the top on the right, the tripartite battery status is indicated. If this status is marked red,
the internal battery needs to be charged! [2] The box besides it shows the activated timestamp.
[3] Next to the „A” for automatic exposure the chosen preset is displayed here. [4] The red spot
indicates the recording. [5] Leftmost you can check the selected mode. The camera symbol for
photo mode (followed by a „S“ for serial pictures) – the video camera for video mode (followed
by an „E“ for external mode). [6] Below the capacity is indicated in form of a bargraph. Red is
the used memory, green shows the remaining capacity.

Mode selection
The camera starts in external mode that can be used directly for recording.
Use the cross pad’s „up“and „down“buttons to change the mode.

Mode Select the mode with the cross pads up and down, confirming by
External pressing “Start”. For details in the selected mode go further on
Video pressing the “M“ button.
Photo
Play

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Following menus appear:

Video Serial pictures in photo mode

Standard Select the running time of the recording. Confirm selected mode
15 Min with „Start”. Leave the submenu by pressing the “M” button.
30 Min Time Lapse will record with only one frame per second –
45 Min specially used for nature recordings. Recommended is the use of
60 Min external energy source. (Power Adaptor Art.-No.: FC3016) – This
mode will come with next update.

Photo Videolength in video mode

Single shot Activate the serial photo function in the photo mode – select a
3 Sec picture every second up to every 60 seconds. Confirm the
5 Sec selected interval with the „Start” button or leave the menu
10 Sec pressing the „M” button.
30 Sec
60 Sec

Video recording
When switching on the camera you can start
recording immediately pressing the „Start”
Release button. To stop press the button again.
button
„START” Never remove the SD card or battery when
the cam is recording or still operating -
displayed by a rotating circle!

Photo shooting
Use the cross pad to get to the photo mode. Press the release button once to make a single
shot. To activate the serial photo function, press „M” to select the sequence.
Confirm you selection by pressing the “Start” button again. With next press of “Start” the cam
starts the serial photo mode, taking photos for instance every 5 seconds.

Using the zoom

You can use the digital zoom while
Zoom in recording pressing the top buttons of
Zoom out the panel.

The zoom is displayed in a bar in the

screen.

Playback of video and photos

Move to „Play” mode to view the recorded data. Recommended is to use a TV or the optional 2,5”
Screen. (Art.-No: FCHD02)
Use the cross pad to move through the recorded files and start playing by pressing the release
button. Left and right increase or reduce the playback speed.

Playback at the TV
Connect the included RCA-cable to you TV and set it to „AV”

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 Setup
Press the „M“-button for 3 seconds to enter the setup.
The setup shows up the installed firmware version.
By using the keypanel, you can switch through the menu and choose the modes by pressing the
Record/OK- button.

System Change between FlyCamOne HD or CarCamOne HD surface.

(without effect on the options)
Language Select the language English, German, French or Spanish
Date Set date: YYYY-MM-DD (year-month-day)
Time Set time: HH:MM (hour:minute)
Timestamp Activate the timestamp
Date and Time embedded in the video/ photo
Externer Modus Adjust the preset for video- or photo recordings in the external mode
Video size Select the recording format: HD ready - 1280 x 720p | D1 - 720 x 480p
Zoom Preset of the zoom function in 10 steps at camera launch
FPS Select the frames per second - 30FPS (frames per second) are standard. For timelapse
recordings, for example a sunset, the recording speed can be reduced down to 1 frame
per minute – the video will be played back with 30FPS – that means that 1 hours gets
reduced to 2 seconds – use an external power source for timelapse recordings!
For example: USB- Power adaptor
White balance Select light temperature and environment
ISO Change ISO setting 100,200,400,800
Exposure Brighter Picture to be adjusted here
Effects Choose off, art, sepia, negative, monochrome, vivid
Contrast Select soft, standard or hard contrast
Sharpness Select soft, standard or hard sharpness
Resolution Select high, medium or low resolution
Flip Picture Select 180° flip and mirror function here
Auto power off Select the auto off function: 1, 5 or 15 minutes are available
Auto screen off Battery saving to be selected here - By pressing any button, the screen will be re-
activated!
Microphone On/Off
Light frequency For indoor recording select 50Hz or 60Hz
Formatting Formatting the card
Reset Return to default settings
Update Update the Firmware: www.CamOneTec.com

Please note that some menu items may not appear before a firmware-/software update.
Check „SoftwareUpdate (Firmware Update)“.

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 Playback at the computer (MS Windows)
The videos can be displayed at the PC in an easy way.

We recommend to use the VLC Player (freeware)

www.vlc-player.org

Connect the camera using the USB cable to your

PC. Select the appearing „MSC” Mass storage
Container to use the camera as a drive.

Press [START] with the left mouse

button and select the “Explorer” to
display all drives.

Select the exchangeable drive and

find the video data in the contained
folders.

! Supports only Windows 32 bit systems.

Using the camera as a webcam

Install the webcam drivers from the homepage (www.CamOneTec.com) and connect the camera
to your computer. Select „WebCam” in the menu of the
camera. Now you can use the camera - note that you need
a microphone for audio transmission.

As an accessory, we offer the FlyCamOne HD Docking

Station (Art.-No.: FCHD13), which loads the camera and
transfers data to the computer. The docking station is
equipped with a 10pin port and a mini USB port.

For use with the optional infrared motion detector

(Art.-No.: FCHD07) the station is also well suited – just
plug the cam into the 10pin port on the station.

The camera starts recording as soon as people or

animals are moving in front of the lens (up to 8m).

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 Different type of mount
The line-Up of the FlyCamOne HD contains different type of fixing systems

Tripod adaptor
The tripod adaptor fixes the camera to every standard
tripod. (Art.-Nr.: FCHD25)

Pendulum mount
The pendulum mount can be screwed or glued to a RC
model - it enables the pan movement by a servo. The
pendulum function can be locked - but is mandatory when
fixed to a sport kite (Kite Surfing). This time the mount is
fixed by straps.
(Art.-Nr.: FCHD26)

Handle bar mount

The mount for the handle bar of a bike fixes the camera
within seconds (Diameter 22-25mm).
(Art.-Nr.: FCHD64)

Suction cup sport

The sucking pad for the windshield or any other smooth
surface.
(Art.-Nr.: FCHD39)

Belt mount
Fix the camera to your belt or jacket using the belt clip
furthermore with some tape almost anywhere.
(Art.-Nr.: FCHD29)

Universal mount
The mount for the wrist is fixing the screen, but can be
adjusted to the cam as well to use it as a universal fixing,
also for a helmet.
(Art.-Nr.: FCHD30)

Exchangeable lenses
Fast replaceable lenses for the right field of view. Attention:
The 96° and 133° lenses are not suitable for the DiveBox
use!
(Art.-Nr.: FCHD49 - 96°, FCHD09 - 133°, FCHD10 - 170°)

Docking station
For battery charging, data transfer on the PC or mounting
the camera on the dashboard of your car.
(Art.-Nr.: FCHD13)

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Connecting the optional screen
The optional 2,5” screen will be plugged into the cam
directly. Different mounts allow fixing it individually. At
the wrist when the camera is mounted at the helmet,
inside the car, at the handle bar of a bike.
(Art.-Nr.: FCHD02)

The Y-cable enables the simultaneous use of the

CarCamOne-cable and screen!

Exchange the lens

Please Note!
The opened camera head and connectors
can be damaged easily. Handle the change
carefully and take your time!

To replace the sensor unit, turn the camera

head until you can see the screws. Remove
the four screws with a Phillips screwdriver.
Carefully remove the plug at the rear of the
board. Make sure that the opening of the new
board looks in the direction of the broadband
cable. Now insert the new sensor unit with the
lens on the built-in camera connector.

Fix the new lens carefully with the new,

enclosed screws!

Tighten / Untighten the head

Please perform carefully!
Over-tightening of the screw will damage the
camera.

If the head moves to easy, or if is too fix, it

can be adjusted by a screw behind the left
side frame that can be removed as described
above. Turn the screw with a Phillips to left to
untighten, turn it to the right to tighten it.

Take care - do not over twist!

Left = light camera head movement

Right = heavy camera head movement

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 Firmware update
To make the best out of your camera, make sure your firmware is up to date, which is displayed
by pressing the M button for several seconds.

Compare your firmware version with the currently listed version on our website.
Website: www.CamOneTec.com

When needed, the most recent firmware version can be downloaded here.

To update the camera software (firmware update), copy the needed file from our website in the
root of your memory card.

Go to the main camera menu (Setup) and select the step „Update”.

Then confirm your choice by clicking „Start”.

The update process takes about 1 minute. The status is indicated on the display.
Do not switch off the camera while updating!
Make sure that the battery is fully charged

Technical data
Power: 5V (USB / 10Pin Port) / 3,7V (LiPo-battery, 600mAh)
Consumption: 320mAh
Size: 95 x 52 x 21mm
Weight: 53g incl. battery
Battery: 3,7V 600mAh LiPo
Format: MPeg
Sensor: 5MPix CMOS
Lens: 55° (exchangeable)
Zoom: 4times digital
Screen: 1“ / 2,54mm OLED
Microphone: yes
AV-Out: yes
USB: Hi-Speed USB (2.0)
Operation temperature: 0°C to 60°C
Humidity 10% to 80% (non-condensing)
Micro SD/SDHC-Card: Micro SD <= 32GB – Class 4 or higher

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 Troubleshooting
Please note: the camera will record when the engine runs only.
Key position “Ignition” will start the camera only when the red jumper inside the
adaptor has been removed!

Error Cause Solution

Display does not show No power at the socket. Replace car s fuse
anything, Green LED is
not blinking Fuse in the Adaptor melted Replace adaptor s fuse

The Video jerks when The card, the USB connection or Download the file to the PC
playing at the PC. the PC is too slow first. Stop other applications.

The video is turned 180° Wrong Settings Read „ 180° turn“

Date and time will not be Wrong Settings Change Settings in the Setup
displayed in a correct way

Display shows „Error“ The camera cannot get space – Download the file to the PC
too many small files. first. Format the SD-Card.

Display shows „Memory“ No more free memory left. Download the file to the PC
first. Format the SD-Card.

The camera stops recording Your car has power saving Close the red jumper inside
at every traffic light or when system and stops the engine. the CarCamOne-cable adaptor.
stopping the car.

The camera stops during normal Your car has power saving Close the red jumper inside the
drive and starts after 10, 15 system and stops the generator CarCamOne-cable adaptor.
minutes again. when cars battery is charged.

The card is wrongly formatted Format the card again using a

or too slow, files can’t be professional formatting tool –
removed quickly. see homepage. Use minimum
class 4 cards

Make sure that the board plug provides voltage on position!

Please note that permanent improvements of the firmware cause adjustments on this manual.
On our website www.CamOneTec.com the latest version is available. Please pay attention on
the version.

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CarCamOne HD Accessories
Please note: CarCamOne HD shares accessories of the FlyCamOne HD 720p marked with „720”

Items marked with “1080” only cannot be used with the

CarCamOne HD!

Find more details at: www.CamOneTec.com

Docking station!

Compatible
Art-No.: EAN Item Camera
FCHD02 4260033049520 FlyCamOne HD Screen 2,5”; 150cm cable 720 & 1080
CCHD02 4260033049544 FlyCamOne HD / CarCamOne HD cable; 12-24V 720 & 1080
FCHD16 4260033049667 FCHD Rapid Rush 16GB Micro SD-card 720 & 1080
FCHD32 4260033049827 FCHD Rapid Rush 32GB Micro SD-card 720 & 1080
FCHD07 4260033049575 FlyCamOne HD PIR Tube with 120cm cable 720 & 1080
FCHD09 4260033049599 FlyCamOne HD Lens 133° 720 & 1080
FCHD10 4260033049605 FlyCamOne HD Lens 170° 720 & 1080
FCHD15 4260033049650 FlyCamOne HD GPS modul 720 & 1080
FCHD17 4260033049674 FlyCamOne HD LiPo-battery; 3,7V 600mAh 720
FCHD59 4260033047595 FlyCamOne HD Cable 120cm 720 & 1080
FCHD24 4260033049742 FlyCamOne HD Cable 200cm 720 & 1080
FCHD25 4260033049759 FlyCamOne HD Tripod mount 720 & 1080
FCHD03 4260033049537 FlyCamOne HD Transmission set 5.8GHz 720 & 1080
FCHD05 4260033049551 FlyCamOne HD RX cable 720 & 1080
FCHD06 4260033049568 FlyCamOne HD Battery; Li-Ion 900mAh 1080
FCHD08 4260033049582 FlyCamOne HD V-Eyes set; incl. 2,4GHz remote 720 & 1080
FCHD11 4260033049612 FlyCamOne HD 1080p myopia lens set 720 & 1080
FCHD12 4260033049629 FlyCamOne HD V-Eyes base 720 & 1080
FCHD13 4260033049636 FlyCamOne HD Docking station 720
FCHD14 4260033049643 FlyCamOne HD Remote 1080
FCHD21 4260033049711 FlyCamOne HD AV cable 720 & 1080
FCHD22 4260033049728 FlyCamOne HD Screen cable 720 & 1080
FCHD23 4260033049735 FlyCamOne HD 5.8GHz adapter cable 720 & 1080
FCHD26 4260033049766 FlyCamOne HD Pendulum mount (planes and kites) 720 & 1080
FCHD64 4260033047649 FlyCamOne HD Handle bar mount 720 & 1080
FCHD28 4260033049790 FlyCamOne HD Suction cup 720 & 1080
FCHD29 4260033049797 FlyCamOne HD Belt clip 720 & 1080
FCHD30 4260033049803 FlyCamOne HD Wrist mount (screen) spare 720 & 1080
FCHD31 4260033049810 FlyCamOne HD DiveBox (up to 20m depth) 720
FCHD33 4260033049834 FlyCamOne HD Sportster headset 720 & 1080
FCHD37 4260033049865 FlyCamOne HD Neoprene wristband for screen 720 & 1080
FC3104 4260033048721 5.8GHz Shield antenna + 500m 720 & 1080

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Space for your notes

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 Safety advice
Read the manual before using the product.

Information about the contained LiPo battery

! When a battery is incorrectly replaced, there is danger of explosion. Replace the battery only
by a battery that is recommended by the manufacturer of the same or equivalent type. Dispose
used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions- Risk of fire, explosions and burns.
Do not disassemble the battery. Do not heat the batteries above the following temperatures or
incinerate them.

LiPo-Battery < 60° C

This product contains a LiPo battery. Dispose this batteries at a designated collection
place only.

We hereby declare that this model meets the essential requirements and other relevant
provisions of Directive 2004/108/EC. A copy of the Declaration of Conformity can be
obtained from the address (p. 19).

Information for Users on Disposal of electrical and electronic equipment.

According to the company principles of CamOneTec / ACME the game company GmbH
quality reusable components have been installed in this product. This symbol on the
products and / or accompanying documents means that the product must be disposed at
the end of the general household waste.
DE6989527
Dispose these products, the battery as well, at an environment- friendly collecting point
(or recycling yard)

Guarantee & warranty

The consumer is granted without prejudice to any claim against the seller a manufacturer’s
Guarantee under the following conditions:
» New devices and their components, resulting from manufacturing and / or material faults within
24 months from purchase, will be replaced by CamOneTec at its discretion charge against a state-
the-art equipment or repaired for consumables (eg batteries, covers, etc.), this warranty is valid
for 3 months from purchase.
» This warranty does not apply if the defect is due to improper handling and / or not following
the instructions.
» This warranty does not extend to the customer themselves (eg installation, software downloads).
» Warranty claims are to be asserted immediately after the Guarantee default.
» Devices or components that are returned as part of the exchange to CamOneTec, become the
property of CamOneTec.
» By services rendered under warranty does not extend the warranty period.
» Insofar as no Guarantee default exists, reserves CamOneTec, charge the customer for the
replacement, repair or the shipping costs. The customer will be informed in advance.

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 Service & Support

CamOneTec by ACME the game company

Boikweg 24

33129 Delbrück

Germany

Telefon: +49 2944 97 383 0

E-Mail: service@camonetec.com

http://www.camonetec.com

A list of our world-wide service points is available here:

http://www.camonetec.com/service

CamOne, FlyCamOne, CarCamOne and the CarCamOne Logo are registered Trademarks of ACME the game company, Germany
© copyright 2013 by ACME the game company GmbH

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