Oregon Scientific P-ATC9K User Guide - Page 1

Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing the ATC9K by Oregon Scientific. At Oregon Scientific, we understand that adventure sports enthusiasts as well as everyday enthusiasts take great pride and satisfaction in recording and viewing first person footage captured by our hands free action cam. For this reason, the ATC9K was designed and engineered with extreme precision, in order to allow you to take the adventure home with you. Review the following pages for technical information, tips and troubleshooting which will allow you to maximize your experience with the ATC9K. PLAY HARD, RECORD EVERYTHING! OREGON SCIENTIFIC and associated trademarks and trade dress are owned by OREGON SCIENTIFIC, Inc. © 2011 OREGON SCIENTIFIC, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Oregon Scientific ATC9K I . Quick Start 1 II . Camera Precautions 1 III . Technical Specifications 2 IV . Computer System Requirements 3 V . Package Contents 4 VI . Product Appearance 5 VII . Camera Operations 6 VIII . Using the Remote Control 7 IX . LCD Screen Display 7 X . Camera Settings 8 XI . Power Supply 12 XII . MicroSD Card Insertion / Removal 13 XIII . Connecting to a Computer 13 XIV. Connecting to a Monitor 20 XV . Troubleshooting 21 I) Quick Start Turning the ATC9K On Press the On/Off Button . A start up screen will be shown on the LCD. Recording Video Footage 1. Aim the ATC9K at what you would like to record. 2. To start recording press the Movie shutter button at the top of the camera. 3. Press the movie shutter button again to stop recording. An animation showing a circular motion will appear, which indicates the footage is being saved. Shooting Photos 1. Aim the ATC9K at what you would like to take a picture. 2. Press the Photo capture button at the top of the camera. 3. The LCD display will be frozen for a while, indicates that the scene had been captured. II) Camera Precautions Notice the following guidelines when using your camera • The ATC9K is shock resistant, not shock proof. • For your safety, do not press the buttons on the camera during sports activities. • Do not place the camera in areas prone to dust or damp 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 soft cloth to remove fingerprints or dust. • If the rechargeable battery is mishandled, it can burst, cause a fire or even chemical burns. Observe the following cautions. • Do not disassemble. • Do not crush and do not expose the rechargeable battery to any shock or force such as hammering, dropping or stepping on it. • Do not short circuit and do not allow metal objects to come into contact with the battery terminals. • Do not expose to extreme temperatures below 0°C (32°F) or above 40°C (104°F). • Do not incinerate or dispose of in fire. • Do not handle the damaged or leaking rechargeable battery. • Be sure to charge the rechargeable battery using a genuine ATC9K battery charger or charge it via the main unit. • Keep the rechargeable battery out of the reach of small children. 1 • Keep the rechargeable battery dry. • Replace only with the same type recommended by Oregon Scientific. • Dispose of the used rechargeable battery promptly as described in the instructions. • Turn the camera off before removing the rechargeable battery or the microSD card. The card and the data may be damaged if the microSD card is inserted or removed while the camera is still on. • Remove the rechargeable battery and the microSD card before storing the camera for long periods of time. 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 damage incurred during participation of any high-risk sports or activities not endorsed or recommended by Oregon Scientific. Should the camera malfunction under these circumstances, it will not be covered under warranty. The warranty covers manufacturing defects only. 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 The ATC9K camera is waterproof up to 20m (60ft). Oregon Scientific will not assume any responsibility for camera malfunction caused by liquid entering the camera as a result of misuse by the user. Liquid may get inside the camera if the battery cover is not firmly closed • If the camera gets wet, wipe the liquid off as soon as possible with a dry cloth. • Other camera accessories may not be waterproof. Don't use the camera in extreme temperatures as this may cause the camera to malfunction. III) Technical Specifications • Sensor resolution 5M pixels CMOS. 2 • Supports Micro SD/SDHC Class 4 card or above and compatible up to 32GB (not included). • Movie storage: 1080p = 1920x1080 pixels (16:9), 30 fps, ~12 Mbit/s data rate, approximately 9 minutes of video per 1G Byte 720p = 1280x720 pixels (16:9), 60 fps, ~12 Mbit/s data rate, approximately 10 minutes of video per 1G Byte 720p = 1280x720 pixels (16:9), 30 fps, ~8 Mbit/s data rate, approximately 15 minutes of video per 1G Byte WVGA = 848x480 pixels (16:9), 60 fps, ~8Mbit/s data rate, approximately 15 minutes of video per 1G Byte The recording durations will be varied which depends on the recording objects and environment. • 320 x 240 Color LCD screen • Focusing range 3m~infinity • Movie images MOV • USB Interface (2.0) • Monitor Interface HDMI (1.3) • Rechargeable battery (included) • Dimensions 40mm diameter. x 103mm length • Operation system WinXP/Vista /7 or Apple Mac X 10.6 or above IV) Computer System Requirements Minimum System Requirements • Windows Environment: 3.0 Ghz Intel Pentium D (dual-core) or faster • Mac Environment: Dual 2.0 GHz PowerMac G5 or faster; 2.0 GHz Intel Core Duo or faster • Windows XP (Service Pack 2 or later), Windows Vista, Windows7 or Apple Mac X 10.6 or above • 2GB RAM • 1G Free hard disk space • 1GB or greater video card • Quicktime 7 • 1024x768 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. 3 V) Package Contents Thank you for purchasing the ATC9K Action Camera, this package should contain the: 1. Main Camera Unit with Camera Grip 2. Carrying Bag 3. Software Installation CD 4. Remote Control 5. Rechargeable Battery 6. Long Silicon Strap 7. Long Velcro Strap 8. Helmet Grip 9. Handlebar Mount 1 2 3 4 10 5 16 17 10.Base Mount and Tripod Mount 11.Rubberized Patch 13 15 14 12.Velcro Patch 13.USB Cable 12 11 14.HDMI Cable 8 15.User Manual 16.Screw 9 17.Nut 7 Items sold separately 18.GPS Module 19.External Battery Charger (Items sold separately) 6 18 19 4 VI) Product Appearance VII) Camera Operations Main Unit 32145 32145 1 Play/Pause button 7 6 7 6 Play/Pause/Confirm Turning the Camera On Press the On/Off button . A start up screen will be shown on the 12 11 12 LCD screen. 10 11 8 9 10 8 Turning on for the first time 9 1. The system will ask you to set the Date/Time/Timezone when the camera is turned on for the first time or the rechargeable battery is reinstalled. 2. Press to select your options. Press to confirm your selections. 2 Left button Left 3 Menu button Settings menu 4 Right button Right 5 Power On-Off Power on/off unit 6 Movie Shutter button Record start/stop 7 Photo Capture button Take photo 8 USB Connection Connect to the computer 9 HDMI Connection Connect to the TV 10 microSD card slot Insert microSD card 11 Battery Compartment Insert rechargeable battery 12 GPS Module slot Insert GPS Module Remote Control Unit 1 Play/Pause button 1 2 Left button 2 3 Right button 3 4 4 Menu button 5 5 Movie Shutter button 6 6 Photo Capture button Play/Pause/Confirm Left Right Settings menu Record/Stop button Take photo Recording Videos 1. Aim at what you want to record. 2. To start recording press the "Movie shutter button" at the top of the camera. 3. The Laser Pointer at the front of the camera will be turned on for a more accurate adjustment of the target. Users can set the turn on time of the Laser Pointer in User Settings. (Do Not look directly to the Laser Pointer or aim at others' eyes) 4. The Laser Pointer will be turned off according to the user selected time. Then the camera will start recording (one sound effect with red LED light flashing). The Movie shutter icon will blink on the top left corner of the screen while the time elapsed will be shown at the bottom of the screen. 5. To stop recording press the "Movie shutter button" at the top of the camera again. Taking Photos 1. Aim at what you want to capture. 2. Press the "Photo capture button" at the top of the camera. 3. A shutter sound and the red LED will blink once to indicate that a photo was taken. A preview will be shown on the LCD screen briefly. Playback 1. Press the "Play/Pause" , then the screen will switch to playback mode. 2. Press "Left" and "Right" button to select the video or photo that you want to playback. 5 6 3. During video playback, press "Play/Pause" , to pause or resume playback, press "Left" and "Right" button to activate fast forward and fast reverse. 4. To exit the playback mode, press "Movie shutter" button or "Photo Capture" button . Delete a Video or Photo 1. Press the "Menu" button during playback mode, select the video or file you want to delete with "Left" and "Right" button . 2. Then press "Play/Pause" to confirm deletion after the dialogue box pops up. VIII) Using the Remote Control 1. Ensure you are pointing the remote control sensor towards the front of the camera. Press either the "Movie shutter" button or "Photo Capture" button . 2. The red LED will flash to show recording or photo capturing has started. 3. The buttons on the remote control carries the same functions as those found on the back of the camera. IX) LCD Screen Display Video Resolution EV Video/Photo Quality Photo Resolution No SD Card Inserted (Remove Red Line if inserted) Privacy Mode On (disappear when Off) GPS On (disappear when Off or no module) G Sensor On (disappear when Off) Lapse Time (when recording and playback) Remaining Time (when viewing) Night Mode On (disappear when Off) Cont' Shots On (disappear when Off) White Balance Setting Battery (4 states) 7 Display the video resolution setting. Display the photo resolution setting. Display the EV value. Display the quality setting of the videos & photos. Indicate that there is no microSD card inserted. The red line will disappear when a microSD card is inserted. Privacy Mode is on. It will disappear when it is disabled in the user settings. GPS function is on. It will disappear when the camera is not equipped with the GPS module or it is disabled in the user settings. GPS function is on but the GPS module is either searching or establishing connections with satellites. The process will take minutes to complete but the duration depends on the surroundings of your location as well as weather conditions. G-Sensor function is on. It will disappear when it is disabled in the user settings. Night Mode is on. It will disappear when it is disabled in the user settings. Continuous shots function is on. It will disappear when it is disabled in the user settings. Interval shots function is on. It will disappear when it is disabled in the user settings. Self timer function is on. It will disappear when it is disabled in the user settings. Display the white balance setting. Display the battery status. X) Camera Settings There are 5 main camera settings which are Video, Photo, G-Sensor, GPS and General Settings. The GPS setting is activated only when the GPS module (sold separately) is attached onto the camera. 1. To enter into Settings, press "Menu" button in the live view mode. 2. You can scroll through these categories by pressing "Left" and "Right" buttons . 3. To enter the category, press "Play/Pause" button . 4. To select a setting, press "Play/Pause" button . 5. To select options under a setting, press "Left" and "Right" buttons . 8 6. To confirm an option, press "Play/Pause" button . 7. To exit settings, press "Menu" button again. Video Settings 1. Resolution You can set your video resolution here. Full HD/30 1920x1080, 30 fps HD/60 HD/30 WVGA 1280x720, 60 fps 1280x720, 30 fps 848x480, 60 fps 2. Quality You can select Fine, Good or Normal. 3. EV The Exposure values range from +2.0 to -2.0. You can set the appropriate value to suit your shooting environment. 4. White B. (White Balance) Based on different surroundings, you can select Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent and Tungsten to adapt a correct color tone of the video. 5. Contrast According to your preference, you can adjust the contrast level with Standard, Soft, Hard. 6. Sharpness According to your preference, you can adjust the sharpness with Standard, Soft, Hard. 7. Effect You can add effects to the video too. Just select Vivid, Negative, Black and White, Sepia or Art. 8. Duration To record a video with a time limit, select a duration here. Photo Settings 1. Resolution You can set your photo resolution here with either 3megapixels or 5megapixels. 2. Quality You can select Fine, Good or Normal. 3. Night Mode You can turn it on in order to have a boost of exposure during the night. 4. EV The Exposure values range from +2.0 to -2.0. You can set the appropriate value to suit your shooting environment. 9 5. White B. (White Balance) According to different environment, you can select Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent and Tungsten to adapt a correct color tone of the photo. 6. Contrast According to your preference, you can adjust contrast level with Standard, Soft, Hard. 7. Sharpness According to your preference, you can adjust sharpness with Standard, Soft, Hard. 8. Effect You can add effects to the video too. Just select Vivid, Negative, Black and White, Sepia or Art. 9. Timer You can set a countdown time before the shutter captures automatically. 10. Cont' Shots (Continuous Shots) You can set the camera to either take 3 or 5 continuous shouts with this setting. 11. Interval (Interval Shots) You can set the camera to take photos within a certain time interval. G-Sensor Settings 1. Operate You can turn on or off the G-Sensor here. Power consumption can be reduced by turning off the G-Sensor. 2. Data Display You can display G-Sensor related data on the videos and photos via HDMI output by turning on this setting. GPS Settings GPS Module is sold separately. Please refer to the corresponding manual for these settings. General Settings 1. Laser Pt. (Laser Pointer) This setting allows you to have either 5 or 10 seconds to adjust the direction of the camera using the laser pointer before the capturing of videos after you press the "Movie Shutter" button . 2. Volume You can adjust the sound volume here. 3. Mic. Level (Microphone Level) The sensitivity of the microphone can be adjusted with this settings. If "Off" is selected, that means the audio signal is being turned off. 10 4. Privacy With Privacy mode on, all LED and Audio indicators will be turned off. 5. Time Stamp Date and time will be stamped on the videos and photos with this setting being turned on. 6. LCD Sleep This setting controls the sleep time of the LCD screen. While the LCD is sleeping, power consumption is reduced. 7. Auto Off Sometimes you may want the camera to turn off automatically during idle. Set your preference here to do so. 8. Date Set your date here. 9. Time Set your time here. 10. Timezone Set your timezone here. 11. Language Set your system language here. 12. Light Freq. (Light Frequency) In order to avoid flickering in the video while shooting indoors, you need to adjust this setting to match the frequency of light source with that of the shutter. 13. Bg. Music (Background Music) The background music being played when the camera is turned on and off, can be switched to on or off by this setting. 14. Format You can format the microSD card inserted in the camera with this setting. 15. Factory Set. (Factory Settings) Restore back to the factory default settings. 16. Leveling This setting will display an on-screen metre for users to adjust the horizontal and vertical position of the camera. The green dots represent the extend of the tilting deviations. The camera unit is placed horizontally and vertically neutral only when the centre green dots lights up. 17. Version Display the current system version. 11 ATC9K US manual 16DEC R15.indd 1 12/16/11 3:52:33 PM