Hardware
1. How much video can be stored on a 1GB SD card?
2. What is the largest SD card I can use?
3. Why did you choose to use 'AA' Batteries?
4. How long will the batteries last?
5. How far away from the POV.1 can I be to use the remote control?
6. How does the TAG feature work?
7. How does LOOP mode work?
8. Why did you choose to have a separate recorder and camera head?
9. Can I upgrade my POV.1?
10. Can I change the lens to get a wide angle or telephoto shot?
11. Can I zoom?
12. Is the recorder HD? When will you offer it?
13. Does the POV.1 shoot in widescreen?
14. Is this DVD quality video?
15. Can I use your camera head with other recorders?
16. Is the POV.1 really waterproof?
17. Is the POV.1 really dustproof?
18. Does the POV.1 float?
19. Where is a manual I can review?
Software and Sharing
What are the computer system requirements?
Where can I download the latest version of the POV Manager?
When will it be available for my Mac?
Is there a cost to post or share my videos for friends to see?
Can everyone view my video, or is it private?
Can I delete the video from your server?
How long will the video link be active?
HARDWARE QUESTIONS
How much video can be stored on a 1GB SD card? Video yield rates
per GB are listed below. If you are using a 2GB card, simply double the times.
- highest settings (720x480, 30fps, high quality) yields 43 minutes
- default settings (640x480, 30fps, high quality) yields 48 minutes
- lowest settings (320x240, 15fps, low quality) yields 472 minutes (7.8 hours)
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I can use? Currently the POV.1 is limited to a 2GB card size. We are working towards
expanding our capabilities. Also, remember, that when using the POV.1 in LOOP mode, you
can get a day's worth of great shots on one card.
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Why did you choose to use 'AA' Batteries? It is important for
all of our customers, including commercial & tactical, to be able to power this device anywhere
around the world at anytime. Different types of AA batteries may be used including:
- Lithium for longer use time
- Rechargeable NiMH for an environmentally friendly solution
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How long will the batteries last?
Battery use time is dependent on several factors, including internal settings and external
environment. With that understanding, standard alkaline should last about 4-5 hours and
the Energizer
™ Lithium will last about 10 hours.
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can I be to use the remote control?
The remote control is designed for close range use, such as, remote on handlebar or wrist
and recorder in pack or on belt. If you want to stretch it to its limits, it will work to
about 15 feet away depending on your environment.
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How does the TAG feature work?
The TAG feature of the POV.1 is used to highlight certain important points in your video
when using our POV Manager software.
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How does LOOP mode work?
Recording in LOOP mode allows you to save captured video of events after they have happened.
When in LOOP mode, POV.1 keeps a video clip in its memory (length of clip is set in the
settings menu) and will write the clip only if the user requests by pressing the TAG button.
If the TAG button is not pressed, the file is not saved.
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Why did you choose to have a separate recorder and camera head?
Although an all-in-one concept is compelling, our research has shown that its industrial
design limits features and functionality and are heavier on your head than a tethered system
provides.
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Can I upgrade my POV.1?
Yes - one of the great features of the POV.1 is its ability to upgrade firmware. This means
our customers will have access to new features as soon as they become available.
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Can I change the lens to get a wide angle or telephoto shot?
- We ask that you do not open the head to change the lens as it could degrade its
waterproof status.
- We created the POV.1 with flexibility in mind and new heads and mounts (and other
accessories, for that matter) for specific purposes will be available soon to optimize
your experience.
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Not yet - our first head is optimized for wearable functionality, especially when you are
moving. We will continue to explore different ways to add flexibility in FOV options.
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Is the recorder HD? When will you offer it?
Not yet - The POV.1 is does not shoot in HD, but at its highest settings, it records at
720 x 480. HD is another feature we will explore in future product iterations.
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Does the POV.1 shoot in widescreen?
Yes, the POV.1 has wide aspect ratios, so you can integrate your POV footage with your HD
content.
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Is this DVD quality video?
Yes. We know our customers are looking to record the best footage possible, so we have created
the POV.1 to meet your video quality needs.
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Can I use your camera head with other recorders?
No - our camera head is digitally optimized to work with our recording device.
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Is the POV.1 really waterproof?
The POV.1 is rated waterproof to IPX7 which is 1 meter immersion for 30 minutes. The
IPX7 specification is designed to test for the ability to ACCIDENTALLY immerse equipment.
It is NOT designed to test if a piece of equipment is suitable to swim with!
Is the POV.1 really dustproof?
The waterproof rating also means it's dustproof.
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Does the POV.1 float?
NO! The waterproofing is is to protect the equipment from ACCIDENTALLY immerse and is not
intended for in the water use.
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SOFTWARE QUESTIONS
Where can I download the latest version of the POV Manager?
Install the version of the POV Manager from your CD and launch the software. If a new version
is available, you will be prompted to download and install it.
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for my Mac?
We hope to have Mac compatibility before June 2008.
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Is there a cost to post or share my videos for friends to see?
Nope. This is a complimentary feature built into our POV Manager software.
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Can everyone view my video, or is it private?
When you choose to distribute your video via our POV Manager software, it is exclusive to
those who receive your email. However, your clip may get forwarded to another party. If
you have an incredibly compelling clip you want to share with everyone, check the "Add to
V.I.O. Gallery" box, we’ll review it and perhaps post it to our site. The POV Manager also
makes it easy to post to your favorite Internet site, making the world your audience.
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Can I delete the video from your server?
Once shared, video cannot be deleted from the server unless it is automatically deleted
by V.I.O.
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How long will the video link be active?
Video links will be active for a minimum of 30 days, although V.I.O. presently has no plans
to remove video from the server.
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System requirements:
- USB 2.0 port or SD card reader
- Windows: Microsoft Windows XP or Vista and a CD-ROM drive
- Macintosh: Macintosh OS X 10.4.7 or higher
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