Oregon ATC-2K Digital Camera Technical information

Dear customer,

Thank you for choosing the Oregon Scientific ATC-2K.

Designed and engineered with extreme precision, the Oregon Scientific ATC-2K allows you to record cool action movie footage.

We recommend parents help their children with their

Oregon Scientific ATC-2K. This manual is designed using technical information to allow you to achieve the best results.

Some children may require your guidance setting up, learning and understanding how to use the different aspects of the ATC-2K.

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Oregon Scientific ATC-2K

I . Camera Precautions

• Waterproof Feature

II . Technical Specifications

III . Computer System Requirements

IV . Camera Description

V . Camera Mounting Description

VI . Quick Start

• Battery Installation

• Turning On/Off the Camera

• Inserting/Removing the SD Card

• Taking Video Footage

VII . Menu Settings

• Resolution

• Sound Recording

• Deleting video footage

• Setting Date/Time

• SD Memory Card

VIII . Connecting to PC

IX . Playing back video footage on a TV

X . Troubleshooting

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I) Camera Precautions

Notice the following guidelines when using your camera

• ATC-2K is not shock-proof. You should avoid dropping it.

• For your safety, do not press the buttons on the camera during sports activities.

• Do not place the camera in a damp or dusty location for extended periods of time. This may cause a fire or an electrical shock.

• Do not leave the camera in places exposed to extremely high temperatures, such as under direct sunlight for extended periods of time. This may affect the camera housing and internal components.

• Clean the lens with a blower (typically a small device with a rubber bulb attached to one end that you pump to produce a stream of air out the other end), or wipe it with a soft cloth in a spiraling motion to remove fingerprints or dust.

• We recommend using Alkaline batteries in temperatures between 32° F to 104° F (0°C to 40°C).

• The working temperature range of a normal Alkaline AA battery is 32° F to 104° F (0°C to 40°C).

Above or below this temperature may cause the batteries to malfunction. We recommend using

Lithium batteries in temperatures below 32° F (0°C).

• Turn off the camera before removing the batteries and the memory card. The card and the data may be damaged if the memory card is inserted or removed while the camera is still on.

• Remove the batteries and memory card before storing the camera for long periods of time, then keep it in a well-ventilated place to prevent mould.

• Under the following circumstances, have the camera repaired by qualified personnel: a) The plug is damaged or worn.

b) The device has been dropped and/or the housing has been damaged.

c) Liquid has entered the camera.

Disclaimer:

Oregon Scientific will not, under any circumstances, be responsible for injuries or property damages incurred during participation of any high-risk sport/activity not endorsed or recommended by Oregon Scientific. Should the camera malfunction under these circumstances, it would not be covered by the warranty. The warranty will cover manufacturing defects.

Notes on copyright:

Users are asked to note that the transfer of memory containing photos or data protected under copyright laws is only permissible within the restrictions imposed. Users assume all responsibility in the event that copyrights are violated by the use of this camera.

Waterproof Feature

This ATC-2K camera is waterproof up to 3m. Oregon Scientific will not assume any responsibility for malfunction of the camera caused by water getting inside as a result of misuse by the user.

Precaution:

Follow the steps below to keep the camera waterproof.

Step 1: Apply silicon grease (included).

Take out the o-ring and use your fingers to gently rub on a thin layer of silicon grease onto the surface of the o-ring. The silicon grease needs to be applied on the o-ring evenly.

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Step 2: Add one extra o-ring for more protection.

Add one extra o-ring for more protection, follow the same instruction as Step 1.

Step 3: Replace the cover.

Make sure the cover is firmly closed.

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Water may get inside the camera if the battery cover is not firmly closed

• If the camera gets wet, wipe the water off as soon as possible with a dry cloth.

• Other camera accessories are not waterproof.

Cold Weather Product Accessories

The pouch (not included) would help you use the ATC-2K in cold weather.

For information, please visit us at www2.oregonscientic.com

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II) Technical Specifications

• Sensor resolution 640x480 VGA CMOS sensor

• Built-in memory 32MB

• SD memory card drive supports cards of up to 2GB (Not included)

• Movie storage:

640 x 480 pixels (30* or 15 frames per second)

320 x 240 pixels (30* or 15 frames per second)

160 x 120 pixels (30* or 15 frames per second)

• Status LCD 2-digit B/W on top for functions

• Focusing Fixed range from 1.5m~infinity

• Movie images AVI

• File format of Interface USB (1.1)

• Delete image All / last one

• Auto Shut-Off 30 minutes

• Battery 2 x AA alkaline batteries

• Dimensions 40mm diam. x 110mm long

• Operation system WIN2000/XP

III) Computer System Requirements

Minimum System Requirements

• Pentium III 800 MHz or higher

• Windows XP, Windows 2000

• 128 MB RAM

• 800 MB Free hard disk space

• SVGA 800 x 600 resolution video support (32 bit)

• 16 bit Windows compatible sound device

* In some cases, the frame rate may be automatically reduced to maximize the memory usage.

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IV) Camera Description

1. Lens

2. Camera grip

3. Screw

4. Nut

5. Handlebar grip

6. Helmet grip

7. O-ring

8. USB cable

9. AV cable

10. Rubberized patch

11. Velcro patch

12. Short Velcro strap

13. Long Velcro strap

14. Silicon rubber head strap

15. Bolt

16. Silicon grease container

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17. LCD display

18. ON/OFF & Enter button

19. Movie shutter button

20. Menu button

21. Microphone

22. Mini-USB port

23. AV port

24. SD card slot

25. SD card (not included)

26. Battery door

27. Batteries (not included)

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V) Camera Mounting Description

The camera can be mounted in a number of ways using the straps and the Velcro patch provided. Please follow the methods of mounting as suggested below:

Fixing the position of the camera

Turn it clockwise to unscrew.

a) Turn it anti-clockwise to screw the camera tight to fix it into position.

b) Turn it clockwise to unscrew the camera.

Mounting the camera onto the helmet using the silicon rubber strap

1. Attach the rubberized patch to the bottom of the helmet grip.

2.+3. Thread the silicon rubber strap through the helmet grip.

4. Mount the helmet grip to the helmet using the silicon rubber strap.

5. Slide the camera into the helmet grip.

6. Adjust the angle of the camera making sure it's tight.

7. To avoid damaging the camera, the mount lock at the base must be loosened before twisting the camera.

Turn it anti-clockwise to screw tight.

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Mounting the camera using the velcro strap:

1. Attach the rubberized patch to the bottom of the helmet grip.

2+3. Place the helmet grip on the helmet, and thread the velcro strap through the helmet grip.

4. Secure the velcro strap by fastening it through the helmet vents.

5. Slide the camera into the helmet grip, and adjust the angle of the camera making sure it's tight

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Mounting the camera using the handlebar grip:

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1. Place the handlebar grip on the handlebar.

2. Add the screw and nut to hold the handlebar grip securely.

3. Slide the camera into the handlebar grip and make sure the handlebar grip is locked with the camera.

4. Adjust the angle of the camera.

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VI) Quick Start

Battery Installation

Be careful!! The edge of the base clip is sharp,

when unscrewing the cover, make sure the clip is in the same direction as the lens. Observe the following precautions when unscrewing the cover of the camera:

1. Unscrew the cover at the end of the unit.

2. Place your finger on the 'lip', which is on the bottom half of the rear of the unit, and pull in an upward direction to open the battery slot door.

3. Insert 2 x AA alkaline batteries into the battery slot with the polarity in the direction as shown.

4. Close the battery slot door and screw on the end of unit cover.

Important: When the battery is low, the low battery

icon will appear on the LCD display.

Always upload video footage to your PC prior to replacing batteries to avoid memory loss

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a) Battery installation should be done under adult supervision.

b) Do not mix old and new batteries together. Replace both batteries at the same time.

c) Remove the batteries if the camera is not going to be used for long periods of time. This will save battery life. d) Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or rechargeable

(nickel-cadmium) batteries. Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended are to be used together. e) Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged.

f) Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from the camera before being charged.

g) Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult supervision.

h) Exhausted batteries are to be removed from the camera.

i) The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.

Turning the Camera On

Press and hold the for 2 seconds (two beeping sounds). The LCD display will light up.

For your safety, do not press any buttons on the camera during sports activities.

Turning the Camera Off

1. Press and hold the for 2 seconds (two beeping sounds). The LCD display will turn off.

2. The camera will be turned off automatically after 30 minutes of not being used unless it is in USB mode.

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Note: If the camera is connected to your PC, you have to unplug the USB

cable to turn off the camera.

Inserting/Removing the SD memory Card

Make sure the ATC-2K is turned off during the insertion or the removal of the SD card

Warning: The card and the data may be damaged if the SD card is inserted or removed while the camera is on.

Insert:

1. Turn the ATC-2K off.

2. Unscrew the cover at the end of the unit.

3. Turn the SD card upside down (connect terminals facing up) then insert it carefully and completely.

4. Screw the cover back onto the end of the unit.

Remove:

1. Turn the ATC-2K off.

2. Unscrew the cover at the end of the unit.

3. Push the card until it clicks, then pull the card out.

4. Screw the cover back onto the end of the unit.

Note:

a. Make sure the card is inserted correctly.

b. Do not touch the connect terminals on the back of the SD card.

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c. The card may be damaged if it is not fully inserted.

d. The card and the data may be damaged if the SD card is inserted or removed while the camera is on.

Taking Video Footage

1. Aim at the subject you want to shoot.

2. Press the 'Movie shutter button' to start recording.

(one beeping sound) The time elapsed will be shown on the LCD display.

3. Press the 'Movie shutter button' again to stop recording (two beeping sounds). The length of the video footage will show on the LCD display for 3 seconds, after which the remaining time will be shown (the remaining time is an estimate only).

4. Press and hold the Menu button for 2 seconds to select the desired resolution (640 x 480, 320 x 240, 160 x 120). Press the Menu button again to shift through the icons representing these resolutions (at the top of the LCD display), as described on page 15. The icons will flash until you press Enter to confirm your selection.

Note:

1. Default resolution is 640 x 480 (VGA).

2. When the time is shown, you will see 'H' for hour, 'M' for minute, and 'S' for second.

3. If the recording time is long, the video file may be separated into two files automatically.

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VII) Menu Settings

1. Press and hold the Menu button for 2 seconds (one beeping sound) to start selecting options.

2. You can shift through different shooting modes by pressing the Menu button repeatedly. The LCD will display each mode as you press the Menu button.

3. Press the Enter button to confirm the selection.

(two beeping sounds).

4. When you want to exit the Menu Selection mode, shift through the icons by pressing the Menu button repeatedly until the selected icon stops flashing.

Press Menu button

Press Menu button

5. The different mode icons are shown in the table below.

Icon Title

High resolution

(640x480 pixels)

Medium resolution

(320x240 pixels)

Low resolution

(160x120 pixels)

Sound

Delete the last video footage

Description

Large video format/ less storage capability

Medium video format

Smallest video format/ more storage capability

Sound recording

Delete all video footage

Date and Time

30 frames per second

15 frames per second

Low battery

SD card

Erases the last video footage taken

Erases all video footage stored in the camera or SD memory card

Set the date and time

The frame rate of video footage is 30 frames per second (Smoother and less storage capability)

The frame rate of video footage is 15 frames per second (Less smooth and more storage capability)

Battery is low

SD card is inserted in the camera

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Resolution

640 x 480, 320 x 240, 160 x 120 pixels resolution

To change the resolution, press the Menu button until the desired resolution icon is displayed on the LCD. Press the Enter button to confirm your selection.

This camera allows you to choose from three video resolutions:

640 x 480, 320 x 240 and 160 x 120 pixels. High resolution video footage has better quality because it has more pixels. Lower resolution has fewer pixels but enables the user to take longer video footage. The duration of video footage your camera can take depends on the resolution you choose. To switch between high resolution, medium resolution and low resolution, press the Menu button until the Status LCD displays the correct icon. Press the Enter button to confirm your selection.

Frame rate (fps)

When the resolution icon is flashing, press 'Movie shutter' button to select 30 fps or 15 fps fps (frames per second). This refers to the number of frames used in 1 second.

• You can record smoother motion pictures with 30 fps.

• You can record longer motion pictures with 15 fps although the picture quality is lower.

Press 'Movie shutter' button to change the frame rate.

VGA

VGA

QVGA

QVGA

QQVGA

QQVGA

Item Picture size

640 X 480 pixel

320 X 240 pixel

160 X 120 pixel

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Sound Recording

When the sound icon is flashing, “ON” will be shown on screen.

“ON” means recording sound during filming. Press the 'Movie shutter button' (one beeping sound) to switch to “OFF”, which means no recording sound. After “OFF”, it will loop back to “ON” after pressing 'Movie shutter button' again. Press the Enter button (two beeping sounds) to confirm the setting and to go to the next function icon.

Deleting video footage

To delete the last video footage that was recorded, press the Menu button until the Status LCD displays . Press the Enter button to confirm.

Repeat these two steps to individually delete your files.

Note: After file deletion, the LCD display will adjust the remaining number

of files accordingly.

Delete All Video Footage

To delete all video footage stored in your camera, press the Menu button until the LCD displays . Press the Enter button to confirm.

Note: It may take a few minutes to delete multiple files at one time.

Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

Shift to the Date icon in the Menu mode by pressing the Menu button repeatedly. When the Date icon is flashing, press the Enter button to change the date and time.

Setting the Year

1. Press the 'Movie shutter button' to adjust the last digit of the year (2000-2009). Press the Enter button to confirm the last digit.

2. Press the 'Movie shutter button' to adjust the 3rd digit of the year (201X-

209X). Press the Enter button to confirm, after which you will be able to adjust the month.

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Setting the Month

When adjusting the month, the “M” will be turned on. Press the

'Movie shutter button' to adjust the month. Press the Enter button to confirm, after which you would be able to adjust the day.

Setting the Day

When adjusting the day, the “D” will be turned on. Press the

'Movie shutter button' to adjust the day. Press the Enter button to confirm, after which you would be able to adjust the time.

Setting the Time

When adjusting the hour, the “H” will be turned on. Press the

'Movie shutter button' to adjust the hour. Press the Enter button to confirm the hour, after which you would be able to adjust the minute.

When adjusting the minute, the “M” will be turned on. Press the 'Movie shutter button' to adjust the minute. Click on the Enter button to confirm the time and quit this mode.

SD Memory Card

On this unit, you can use SD Memory Cards of the following capacity:

8MB to 2 GB.

To use an SD memory card, turn off the ATC-2K and insert the SD memory card. When the camera is turned on again the SD card icon will be displayed on the LCD.

The remaining time will also be displayed on the LCD. All the new captured video footages will be saved onto the SD card.

Note:

1. If there is an error on the SD memory card, the SD card icon and the letters 'Err' will be displayed on the LCD. In this case, turn off the camera and remove the SD card.

2. The SD card is equipped with a Write-Protect switch that can prevent writing and formatting to the card. The letters 'Err' will be displayed if the SD card is locked with Write-Protect switch.

3. Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

4. We recommend using SanDisk regular or SanDisk Ultra II SD cards.

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Available Recording Time

The available recording time is an approximation (these vary depending on the recording conditions and the type of card).

Picture quality setting

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Memory

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VGA

30 fps

VGA

15 fps

QVGA

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QVGA

15 fps

QQVGA

30 fps

QQVGA

15 fps

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32 MB

52 s 1 min 20 s 1 min 36 s 3 min 14 s 5 min 11 min 10 s

64 MB

2 min 3 min 4 min 7 min 11 min 25 min

SD

Memory

Card

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4 min

256 MB

8 min

512 MB

15 min

1 GB

2 GB

30 min

60 min

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12 min

24 min

48 min

96 min

7 min

14 min

28 min

57 min

114 min

14 min

28 min

57 min

115 min

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45 min

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178 min

356 min

50 min

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VIII) Connecting to PC

You can acquire recorded video footage from a PC by connecting the ATC-2K to the PC. Connect your camera to your PC using the USB cable. This enables you to upload your video footage to your PC.

1. Turn the ATC-2K on.

2. Connect the ATC-2K to a PC via the USB cable.

3. “PC” appears on the ATC-2K LCD screen, which means

ATC-2K is connected to your PC.

4. The ATC-2K drive appears in the [My Computer] folder.

*If you are connecting the camera to a PC for the first time, the required driver is installed automatically so that the camera can be recognized by

Windows Plug and Play. The ATC-2K drive then appears on the [My

Computer] folder.

5. Open the '100COACH' folder in the [DCIM] folder to start selecting your desired video files. Copy the desired video to your PC.

• Folder Composition:

Removable disk

• Internal Memory

• SD Memory Card

DCIM

100COACH

AVI_0001. avi

AVI_0002. avi

AVI_9999. avi

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Note:

1. Videos will be saved in AVI format.

2. When the ATC-2K is connected to the PC with an SD card inserted in the camera, the '100COACH' folder will show the files on the SD card.

IX) Playing back video footage on a TV

1. Turn the ATC-2K and TV off.

2. Connect your ATC-2K to your TV using the AV cable.

3. Turn the TV and ATC-2K on.

4. "AU" appears on the ATC-2K screen. TV mode is automatically activated when the AV cable is connected to the ATC-2K. Once the cable is connected, the function keys will be shown on the TV screen. The function keys include Pause , Stop , Reverse , Play ,

Forward and Delete-One .

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1. Press the Menu button to move the highlight cursor along the function keys.

2. Press the Enter button when the desired function key is highlighted.

3. To delete one file, select the Delete-One icon and confirm by pressing the Enter button.

ATC-2K Website

Please use the link below to check for the latest information.

http://www.oregonscientific.com/atc2k/us

X) Troubleshooting

There's no display

-Are the batteries properly installed?

-Do the batteries need replacing?

After the ATC-2K is connected to my PC, it cannot find the new drive in the, 'My Computer' folder

-Make sure each end of the ATC-2K USB cable is properly and firmly connected.

-Make sure your USB port is working properly. Try connecting another USB device into the port. If the other device does not work, the USB port may have a malfunction. In this case, contact your system manufacturer or the manufacturer of your USB card.

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Troubleshooting (continued)

I can't capture the video footage

-Make sure there is enough space on the internal memory of ATC-2K or the

SD card; the display will tell you how much time there is left for video recording.

-Make sure the SD card is not locked if you have inserted the SD card. The letters “Err” will be displayed if the SD card is locked.

The remaining time is not accurate

-The remaining time is not always accurate, it is an estimate.

-The remaining time depends not only on the time recorded, but on the color density of the video footage. Under conditions with high contrast, such as outdoors, the actual time available will be less than under low-contrast conditions, such as indoors.

I can't play the video footage on my television

-Make sure each end of the AV cable is properly and firmly connected to

ATC-2K and to your television.

-Make sure the ATC-2K is turned on.

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Some captured video footage cannot be found when SD card is inserted

-The video footage may be stored on the internal memory. Connect the

ATC-2K to your PC without an SD card, and it will show the files in the internal memory.

Further Help

We make every effort to ensure the accuracy and appropriateness of the information provided on our products. Although errors can sometimes occur, we believe it is important for us to stand behind our products. We encourage you to contact our Technical Support Team at [email protected] with any problems and/or suggestions, or, call our Customer Service Department at 1-800-853-8883. Our service representatives will be happy to help you.

Please note that the Technical Support Team cannot issue or authorize any RMA's or replacements. For an RMA or replacement please contact our Customer Service Department.

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Notes

Oregon Scientific, Inc.

19861 SW 95th Avenue

Tualatin, OR 97062, USA

Hotline: 1-800-853-8883

Website: www.oregonscientific.com

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

WARNING:

Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

NOTE:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital 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 Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.”

“ Cet appareil mumérique de la class B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada”

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