Oregon Scientific ATC 9K Operating Instructions

Dear Customer,

Thank you for purchasing the ATC9K by Oregon Scientic.

At Oregon Scientic, we understand that

adventure sports enthusiasts as well as everyday enthusiasts

take great pride and satisfaction in recording and viewing

rst 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 Scientic ATC9K

I . Quick Start .................................................................................... 1

II . Camera Precautions ................................................................... 1

III . Technical Specications ............................................................ 3

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 ...................................................................... 22

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 re 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 ngerprints or dust.

• If the rechargeable battery is mishandled, it can burst, cause a re 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 re.

• 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.

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• Keep the rechargeable battery dry.

• Replace only with the same type recommended by Oregon Scientic.

• Dispose of used the 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 qualied

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 Scientic 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 Scientic. 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 Scientic 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.

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III) Technical Specifications

• Sensor resolution 5M pixels CMOS.

• 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~innity

• 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.

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(Items sold separately)

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

10.Base Mount and Tripod Mount

11.Rubberized Patch

12.Velcro Patch

13.USB Cable

14.HDMI Cable

15.User Manual

16.Screw

17.Nut

Items sold separately

18.GPS Module

19.External Battery Charger

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VI) Product Appearance

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Main Unit

1 Play/Pause button Play/Pause/Conrm

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 Play/Pause/Conrm

2 Left button Left

3 Right button Right

4 Menu button Settings menu

5 Movie Shutter button Record/Stop button

6 Photo Capture button Take photo

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VII) Camera Operations

Turning the Camera On

Press the On/Off button . A start up screen will be shown on the LCD screen.

Turning on for the first time

1. The system will ask you to set the Date/Time/Timezone when the

camera is turned on for the rst time or the rechargeable battery is

reinstalled.

2. Press

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

4. The Laser Pointer will be turned off according to the user selected time. Then

5. To stop recording press the “Movie shutter button” at the top of the camera

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

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

to select your options. Press to conrm your

selections.

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)

the camera will start recording (one sound effect with red LED light ashing).

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.

again.

on the LCD screen briey.

want to playback.

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