Contour Camera User Manual download pdf (Page 5)

About the GPS Feature

The GPS module of your ContourGPS has an accuracy rating of +/-10m for latitude and

longitude coordinates. In order to track your location data, the GPS module must first obtain

a position lock by establishing communication with four GPS satellites. Position lock status is

communicated by the front LED of the camera [A]. A flashing front LED (either red or green)

indicates the GPS module has not obtained a position lock. A solid front LED (either red or

green) indicates that a position lock has been obtained and the GPS module is logging GPS data

while video is being recorded.

It generally takes somewhere between one and five minutes to obtain a position lock under

good conditions. Several environmental factors could impact the ability for your ContourGPS to

obtain a position fix. These can include any of the following.

1. An obstructed view of the horizon. The more of the horizon that is visible, the better the

chance of obtaining the four satellite signals required to establish a position lock.

2. Camera mount position. The antenna of the camera is located in the record slider. If the

camera is mounted on its side, the antenna will have a limited view of the horizon. For best

results, mount the camera upright with the GPS antenna level and facing upwards.

3. Any obstruction over the GPS antenna (record slider of the camera) may inhibit obtaining a

signal lock. Even a hand placed over the record slider may adversely impact performance.

4. In “urban canyons”, GPS signals often bounce off of tall buildings and can increase position

error or affect the ability to obtain a position lock.

5. Other electronic equipment placed in close proximity to the camera may interfere with the

GPS signal and result in either an inability to establish a position lock or inaccurate readings.

If your camera has issues obtaining a GPS lock, please do the following:

1. Check to see that the camera’s battery is well charged. The camera’s ability to establish and

maintain position lock is significantly diminished if the battery’s capacity is depleted. You can

test the capacity of your battery by quickly pressing and releasing the power button while the

camera is powered on. The battery indicator LED on the top rear of the camera should glow

green if the battery has ample capacity.

2. Verify that your camera’s GPS module is active. The GPS module can be manually de-

activated though Contour’s StoryTeller software. As a verification that the GPS module is active,

the front record LED should blink for at least 5-10 seconds when the camera is powered on.

If it does not, GPS may be de-activated on the camera for that switch position (1-2 switch).

To activate the GPS module, connect the camera to a computer with a USB cable, launch

StoryTeller, and click on the camera’s SD card volume label name under “Device” on the left

side of the main StoryTeller screen so it is highlighted. Using the menu bar, then navigate to

Camera -> Configure Camera. Set “GPS Power” to “On”.

3. Make certain you are outdoors, have a relatively unobstructed view of the horizon, and that

the camera is upright and level with nothing on top of the record slider.

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