when formatted with exFAT. For this reason it is recommended to format 64GB cards with
FAT32. 128GB cards will also work but cannot be correctly formatted to FAT32 using the
built-in formatting routine (as of firmware v2.18).
Most firmware versions support cards formatted with FAT, FAT32 or exFAT but v2.03 -
v2.10 only support FAT and FAT32. Firmware v2.18 and above support both FAT32 and
exFAT. Cards with a capacity of 64GB and greater must be formatted using the In-Camera
formatting routine (see below) if they are to be used with firmware v2.03 - v2.10.
Due to technical reasons you cannot update the firmware if your card is formatted as
exFAT. The In-Camera formatting routine (see below) will format cards to the format
required by the firmware. With firmware versions up to v2.03 the routine will format cards
with a capacity greater than 32GB to exFAT. All other cards will be formatted as
FAT/FAT32. Firmware v2.18 and above allows the user to set which type of formatting will
be used with 64GB cards and above. Older operating systems, for example XP 64-Bit and
Windows 2003, do not support exFAT file systems unless you install additional drivers.
There are a few programs available, for example guiformat, that are capable of formatting
large capacity cards with FAT32.
►You should always use cards from well known brands. Low quality and no-name cards,
as well as some class 2 (or less) cards, may draw more than 20mA current than quality
cards. This can result in unwanted electrical noise such as clicks, chirps, hum and buzzing
in the audio recording.
►The following approx. recording times for 1080p videos with a standard data rate are as
follows: 32GB Card = 4 hours 30 mins., 16GB Card = 2 hours 15 mins., 8GB Card = 1 hour
7 mins., 4GB Card = 33 mins.
►This manual assumes a compatible SD card is inserted in the card slot (except for
WebCam mode).
►The card must be carefully inserted face down with the gold contacts upwards and facing
forward. Do not use force or you could damage the lock mechanism inside the card holder.
USB connector
The Mobius uses a standard Mini USB connector where pin #4 is used as a sense pin. If
this pin is connected to pin #5 (ground) then a built in USB switch will connect pin #2 to
video out and pin #3 will be connected to audio-out (playback mode only). Do not connect
the Mobius to a computer or Smartphone if pin #4 is shorted to pin #5. In normal use, pin #2
carries the Data- signal and pin #3 carries the Data+ signal whereas pin #4 is unused.
Cables
The camera requires a standard USB cable for charging or connecting to external battery
packs for continuous recording. A standard USB cable is also used to connect the camera
to the PC in order to set the parameters or access the camera as an external disk or
webcam.
A/V-out (or Video-Out) requires a special cable where pin #4 is shorted to pin #5 (ground).
When the firmware detects pin #4 connected to ground it will output the video signal on pin
#2 and the audio signal on pin #3. Special cables can be ordered from the supplier in the
form of a harness or you can make one yourself using a 5-pin mini USB plug. You can also
modify a Smartphone OTG (On The Go) cable which already has pins #4 and #5 shorted in
the mini USB plug. The audio signal is only available in playback mode. The #16 "special"
cable will not work with this camera.
You must under no circumstances use any other "special" cable, especially the "special"
cable supplied with the #11. Doing so will destroy your camera beyond repair. So, do not
use a #11 "special" cable under any circumstances.
►Always use HIGH QUALITY USB cables. Cheap cables will lead to all sorts of problems.
If possible, keep the cable as short as possible.
