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CYCLOPS GEAR CGX3 ACTION CAMERA 

CGX3 Instruction Manual

 

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Table of Contents

1.    Quick Start Guide    4

2.    Introduction    5

3.    Precaution    6

4.    Camera Special Features    7

5.    Camera Interface    8

6.    BUTTON Function    9

5.1    Power Button    9

7.    Camera Operation    10

6.1    Power ON / OFF    10

6.1.1    Power ON    10

6.1.2    Power OFF    10

6.2    Battery Charging    10

6.3    Video Mode    11

6.3.1    Video Interface    11

6.3.2    Normal Recording    11

6.3.3    Loop Recording    12

6.4    Picture Mode    13

6.4.1    Picture Interface    13

6.4.2    Capture Function    14

6.5    Playback Mode    14

6.6    Menu Setting    15

8.    Technical Specifications    19

9.    FCC Statement    20

 

 

Table of FiguresFigure 1: Camera Interface    8Figure 2: Video Interface    11Figure 3: Picture Mode    13Figure 4: Playback Mode    14Figure 5: Menu Setting    15

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List of TablesTable 1 Handling Precautions    6Table 2 Special Features    7Table 3 Power Button    9Table 4 OK Button    9Table 5 Menu Settings    17Table 6 Technical Specifications    20

 

1. QUICK START GUIDE

QUICK NOTES ON NEW FEATURES OF THE CGX3:

PLEASE GO TO CYCLOPSGEAR.COM/GET-SUPPORT TO WATCH A FEW QUICK-START VIDEOS TO GET YOU STARTED.

 

FULLY CHARGE THE CGX3 BEFORE USE.

 

IT IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED THAT YOU FORMAT YOUR SD CARD BEFORE FIRST USE OF THE CAMERA.

 

TURN ON THE CGX3 WITH A SHORT PRESS OF THE POWER BUTTON, THE CYCLOPS GEAR LOGO WILL DISPLAY.

WHILE IN STANDBYE MODE, PRESS THE BUTTON TO ENTER INTO THE MODE SELECTION

SCREEN. PRESS THE BUTTON TO DISPLAY CAMERA SETTINGS.

 

SWIPE THE SCREEN TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD BETWEEN THE SETTINGS TABS.

 

USE THE USB CABLE PROVIDED TO TRANSFER THE VIDEO TO YOUR COMPUTER.

 

SEARCH CYCLOPS IN GOOGLE PLAY OR IOS APP STORE TO DOWNLOAD WIFI APP.

 

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FIND CGX3 IN THE WIFI LIST ON YOUR SMARTPHONE. YOU ARE PROMPTED TO ENTER A PASSWORD.

 

THE WIFI PASSWORD IS recordlife

2. INTRODUCTION

Welcome to the new and exciting world of Cyclops Gear! Thank you for your valued purchase.

With our exciting range of full HD Sports Cameras and Video Recording Eyewear, we strive to enrich your lifestyle

enabling you to capture your most incredible moments and amazing experiences with others. Our esteemed customer base

is diverse. Whether you’re a professional athlete or a parent recording your young ones - we at Cyclops Gear provide easy

to use eyewear and devices to capture your precious moments in different settings.  Our primary business objective is to

transform your lifestyle to the next level and ensure you never miss capturing a precious moment again. This is the

Cyclops Gear™ way and this is how we Record Life™.

To ensure your new camera meets your expectations, it is paramount to follow and comply with this instruction manual.

Please store this manual near the camera for easy referencing. This guide provides you with appropriate information

needed to safely operate and maintain the camera.

To improve understanding by all levels of users, we have provided step-by-step instructions where applicable with

important tag mark information about the best ways to operate and maintain the camera.

It is important that you read and understand the Precautions and Safety Tips that are positioned in strategic areas

throughout this Instruction Manual prior to your usage.

For ordering replacement parts, please reach out to our Get Support page at http://www.cyclopsgear.com/get-support. For

additional information, visit http://www.cyclopsgear.com.

3. PRECAUTION

Remember to follow attention and precaution guidelines before you use the camera.

Illegal operation may cause damage to the internal components.

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Handling Precautions and Key Information 

DO NOT drop or hit the camera as it may damage the internal components.

DO NOT alter or dismantle the camera, this may cause damage and void

warranty.

DO NOT touch the lens when recording, this will affect video quality.

USE Class10 and above Micro SD card to ensure maximum reliability in high-

vibration activities.

Note:The camera may get warm, this is normal while operating for a long duration.

Table 1 Handling Precautions

4. CAMERA SPECIAL FEATURES

Special Features

Invert Mode Provides the ability to invert camera view while on-the-fly. You can set Invert Mode in the menu to ON, the camera will rotate 180 degrees.

WiFi Function Provides the convenience to operate the machine up to 15 meters by using your mobile phone through WiFi connection.

High Speed Recording

Provides the ability to record with 720P at 120 frames per second (fps).

Water Proof Camera is waterproof up to 10 meters without a case.

Time LapseProvides flexibility to capture a single frame in intervals of your choice. You can effectively use this mode to record events over a long time frame, such as recording sunrises, sunsets or flowers blooming.

Capture Mode While recording, press the POWER button to take a picture. This option can conveniently be set to take photos automatically as well.

Capacitive Touch Screen

Features a 2” Capacitive Touch Screen that makes camera operating convenient.

Table 2 Special Features

 

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5. CAMERA INTERFACE

Figure 1: Camera Interface

 

6. BUTTON FUNCTION

This section and the tables below describe the button functions in detail.

5.1    Power Button

Power ButtonShort Press To turn on the camera

To capture while recording

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To select next option or file while connecting to HDTV

To switch between VIDEO and PICTURE in STANDBY Mode

Long Press To TURN OFF the CameraTable 3 Power Button

5.2    OK Button

OK ButtonShort Press To START / STOP the VIDEO recording in STANDBY mode

To take a picture in PICTURE mode

To START / PAUSE playback in PLAYBACK mode

To START / PAUSE playback while connecting to HDTV

Long Press To Enter/Exit from WiFi in STANDBY mode

To SWITCH from PLAYBACK mode to real time monitor

Table 4 OK Button

 

Note:

Touch Screen may be unresponsive when controlling your camera underwater. Set the Touch Panel Function to Off and use the Power Button to switch between video and camera mode.

Note:RESTART the camera if you want to activate the Touch Panel Function.

7. CAMERA OPERATION

6.1    Power ON / OFF6.1.1    Power ONTo power ON:

1. Short press the POWER BUTTON, Cyclops Gear logo displays.

a. The Blue Working Indicator lights up and subsequently the camera enters STANDBY Mode.

6.1.2    Power OFFTo switch the camera OFF:

1. Long press the POWER BUTTON

a. The Blue Working Indicator turns OFF

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6.2    Battery Charging  To charge the battery:

1. Connect the camera with power charger through USB cable.

a. The Charging Status Light (red light) remains ON while the battery is charging.

b. The Charging Status Light turns OFF while the battery is fully charged.

Note:TURN OFF the Camera while charging for faster battery charging.

 

6.3    Video Mode6.3.1    Video Interface

 

Figure 2: Video Interface

 

6.3.2    Normal RecordingTo perform normal recording:

1. Set Loop Recording to Off in the Video Mode Menu.

2. Press OK BUTTON. The camera starts recording until card is full.

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3. Press OK BUTTON again to stop recording.

6.3.3    Loop RecordingTo perform loop recording:

1. Press OK BUTTON or touch icon in STANDBY Mode to start recording. The Blue Indicator Light

blinks.

2. When the Video has been recording for the selected time (3 minute/5 minutes/10minutes), camera saves

the footage automatically and begins a new recording.

3. When TF card is full, camera overwrites the first footage by time sequence and continues recording.

4. Press OK BUTTON again or touch icon to stop recording.

6.4    Picture Mode6.4.1    Picture Interface

Figure 3: Picture Mode

To perform Mode selection:

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1. Press POWER BUTTON in STANDBY mode to enter picture Mode. Alternatively, you can touch icon

to enter the Interface of Mode Selection.

2. Touch   icon to enter Picture Mode.

3. Aim at the object you want to shoot and press OK BUTTON or touch icon. Camera saves pictures

automatically.

Note:    Camera default setting is video mode

4. Press OK BUTTON or touch icon under STANDBY mode to start recording. The Blue Indicator Light

flashes.

6.4.2    Capture FunctionTo capture a Picture:

1. Press POWER BUTTON to take a picture during Video Recording. The picture will be saved

        automatically.

6.5    Playback Mode

Figure 4: Playback Mode

 

In Playback Mode, double tap anywhere of the screen to enter the interface of Four Icon. In the interface of file preview,

you can slide or swipe to browse files.

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6.6    Menu Setting

1. In STANDBY Mode, touch   icon to enter the interface of Mode selection.2. Touch  icon to return to Video Mode.

 

Figure 5: Menu Setting

 

Each mode has a corresponding menu. You can touch   icon to enter the Menu Setting. The following table displays

various menu settings:

Video MenuResolution 4K@24fps 2880x2160

2.7K@30fps 2560x14401080P@60fps 1920x14401080P@30fps 1920x1080720P@120fps 1280x710720P@60fps 1280x720720P@30fps 1280x720

VGA@240fps 640x480

Loop Recording

OFF / 3 Minutes/5 Minutes/10 Minutes

HDR OFF / ON

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

Motion Detection

OFF / ON

Record Audio OFF / ON

Date Stamp

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OFF / ON

Time-lapse Record

1 Sec, 5 Seconds, 10 Seconds, 30 Sec, 1 Minute, 5 Minutes, 10

                     Minutes, 30 Minutes, 1 Hour, 2 Hour, 3 Hour, 1 Day

Image Rotation OFF / ON

Picture MenuSelf-Timer OFF, 2S Timer, 5S Timer, 10S Timer

Resolution 20M, 16M, 12M, 10M, 8M, 5M, 3M, VGA

Burst Single, Burst 3, Burst 5

Quality Fine, Normal, Low

Sharpness Strong, Normal, Soft

White Balance Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent

Anti-Shaking OFF / ON

Quick Review OFF, 2 Seconds, 5 Seconds

Date Stamp Date, Date/Time

ISO Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600

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

HDR OFF / ON

Metering Average, Center-Weighted, Spot

Scene Portrait, Landscape

Playback MenuLock Current LOCK / UNLOCK

Erase Current OK / NO

Lock All OK / NO

Unlock All OK / NO

Erase All OK / NO

System MenuWiFi OFF / ON

Touch Panel

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Function OFF / ON

Auto Power Off Off, 1 Minute, 2 Minutes, 3 Minutes, 5 Minutes, 10 Minutes

LanguageEnglish / French/ Spanish/ Portuguese / German / Italian/ Simplified Chinese/

Traditional Chinese / Russian / Japanese

Frequency 50HZ/60HZ

Format OK / NO

Return Menu Setting to Defaults

OK / NO

VER V2.1_20170509

Screen Save OFF, 1Minute, 3 Minutes, 5 Minutes, 10 Minutes

Table 5 Menu Settings

To install and use WiFi

1. Search CYCLOPS in Google Play or IOS App Store to download WiFi App.

2. Install the app on your smartphone.

3. Long press OK BUTTON or tap the WiFi Icon to activate WiFi.

4. Find CGX3 in the WiFi list on your smartphone. You are prompted to enter a password. The WiFi

password is recordlife.

5. Find the app on your smartphone. Subsequently, you can control the camera through this app.

6. Long press OK BUTTON on camera to exit WiFi setting.

 

Note:    Effective distance is influenced by environment. Decrease of the WiFi signal and operation

delay are normal as distance increases.                                                POWER

SAVING MODE  on Mobile must be set to OFF.                                    KEEP WIFI ON

DURING SLEEP on Mobile must be set to ALWAYS.

 

8. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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Technical Specification DetailsDimension 65x46x28.5cm

Weight 76g (not including battery)

Sensor Panasonic 16Mega Cmos

Lens 7G IR, F=2.5, f=3.0mm, wide angle 160degree

Resolution

4K@24fps 2880x21602.7K@30fps 2560x14401080P@60fps 1920x14401080P@30fps 1920x1080720P@120fps 1280x710720P@60fps 1280x720720P@30fps 1280x720

VGA@240fps 640x480

Picture Size 20M 16M  12M 10M  8M  5M  3M VGA

Video File format MP4  H.264

Picture File format JPG

Memory card Micro SD card, support up to 128GB

USB USB2.0

Screen 2inch capacitive touch screen

Loop recording Support

HDMI Output Support

White Balance Support

WiFi Remote Control

Support

Audio Built-in Microphone/Speaker

Battery Replaceable Li-ion Battery 1050mAh/3.7V 3.885Wh

Time Lapse Support

LanguageEnglish / French / Spanish / Portuguese / German / Italian/ Simplified

Chinese/ Traditional Chinese/ Russian/ Japanese

Waterproof 10m without case

Table 6 Technical Specifications

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Note:      The manufacturer reserves the right to amend the specifications according to market

demand without notice.

 

9. FCC STATEMENTFCC StatementWarning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the partyresponsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following twoconditions:1.This device may not cause harmful interference, and2.This device must accept any interference received, including interference that maycause undesired operation.Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class Bdigital 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 communications.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 different from that to which the receiver is connected.● Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.“This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body.”

 

IC Regulations:This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standards.Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not causeInterference and; (2) This device must accept any interference - including interference thatMay cause undesired operation of the device.This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES - 003.The Country Code Selection feature is disables for products marketed in the US/Canada.For product available in the USA/Canada markets, only channel 1~11 can be operated.Selection of other channels is not possible.IMPORTANT NOTE:IC Radiation Exposure StatementThis EUT is in compliance with SAR for general population/uncontrolled exposure limitsIn IC RSS-102 and has been tested in accordance with the measurement methods andProcedures specified in IEEE 1528.Correct disposal of this Product(Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment(WEEE)

Your product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials andcomponents which can be recycled and reused.

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This symbol means that electrical and electronic equipment, at their end oflife should be disposed of separately from your household waste.Please dispose of this equipment at your local community waste collection/recycling center.In the European Union there are separate collection systems for usedelectrical and electronic products. Please help us to conserve the environment we live in!Proposition:The symbol indicates that this product and/or battery should not be disposed of with household waste. When you decide to dispose of this product and/or its battery, do so in accordance with local environmental laws and guidelines.DECLARATION OF CONFORMITYSPRITE LIMITEDDeclares under our sale responsibility that the products:Product Type: ACTION CAMERAMarketing Name: CYCLOPS ACTION CAMERARegulatory Model Number: CGX3SPRITE LIMITED Conforms to the following product specifications:Healthy and Safety  EN 62479:2010                EN 60950-1:2006+A11:2009+A1:2010+A12:2011+A2:2013                IEC 62321:2008                IEC 62321-4:2013                IEC 62321-5:2013EMC             ETSI EN 301 489-1 V 1.9.2                  ETSI EN 301 489-17 V 2.2.1                FCC 47 CFR Part 15.247:2015Radio            ETSI EN 300 328 V 1.8.1               FCC 47 CFR Part 15 Subpart B:2015The products specified above are in conformity with the essential requirements and otherRelevant requirements of the RED Directive (2014/53/EU) and the following Directives.The products carry the CE mark accordingly: EMC Directive 2014/30/EU.LVD Directive 2014/35/EU RoHS Directive 2011/65/EUManufacturer’s name: SPRITE LIMITEDManufacturer’s address:  3/F,A7 Building,SZCG GuanLan Automotive-electronics Characteristic Industrial Park, ShenLiang Group,No.299 GuanPing Road,LongHua District,ShenZhen,China 518109Type of equipment:   ACTION CAMERAModel no.: CGX3Date of issue: 2017-7-14

Signature: Name: West LiuTitle: Senior EngineerPhone: +86-755-27988266 

 

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