Tachyon Micro, Micro HD Instruction Manual

Tachyon Micro & Micro HD Instruction Manual

Tachyon Inc.

Website: www.tachyoninc.com
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Dear Customer,

Thank you for buying the Tachyon XC Micro or Micro HD. These Micro cameras are the latest of our video and still helmet cameras designed for
filming extreme action in extreme conditions. They are very rugged and very simple to use, while delivering 30FPS of quality video.

The Tachyon Micros are shockproof, waterproof, and foolproof. Take them anywhere on land, into the sea, and into the air and bring back your
stunts, adventures, and bloopers. A patented shock-proof battery system eliminates an all-too -common problem among other action cameras; the
loss of power and recorded files caused by the jarring loose of the batteries. This innovation ensures that videos taken in challenging and perhaps
impossible-to-repeat situations will not be lost.

And unlike other action cameras which need to rely on an external waterproof case, the Tachyon XC Micros are designed to be waterproof from
the start. Combined with the patented Dive Lock (see below), the Micros allow you to film to a depth of 100 feet (30 Meters).

The Tachyon Micro shoots video in superior quality standard ng modes: Superior-Quality Video and Time-Lapse Photography. It makes use of the
4GB - 64GB Micro Memory cards, for the longest recording times on the market.

About Tachyon

Tachyon, Inc. is a company that deals in extremes: We make extremely cool products for extreme people who engage in extreme activities. In
order to make the best products, Tachyon, Inc. does not compromise on materials or on the quality of construction. We exceed industrial
standards to ensure that our products exceed your expectations.

Please be sure to set up your new action camera using the following instructions. If you have any questions feel free to contact us.

The Management
Tachyon, Inc.

INDEX

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Quick Start Video Connecting to Your TV

Inserting Batteries NTSC & PAL

Micro Memory Cards TV Playback

Recording Video Storage

Video/Photo - Unlock/Lock Operating Systems

Time Lapse Photos Battery Details

Setting Time & Da te (optional) Technical Support

Mounting Video Shooting Tips

Sound Recording Disclaime r

Shock Resistance Video Publishing Guide

Waterproofing & Dive Lock Video Statistics

Connecting to Your Computer

Managing Files

Warranty

Computer Playbac k

Quick Start Video

Inserting Batteries

• To get started, insert two AAA batteries into the battery cartridge. Always insert the + side of the battery first, before snappin g

the - side firmly into place.

• Now insert the cartridge , with the two contact points lea ding, into back of your Micro camera. Make sure the red latch lo cks

firmly over the cartridge.

• For batteries, we recommend Energizer Ultimate Lithium. These give the long est battery life. In cold weathe r use ONLY this

kind of battery. You may also make use of bran d-na me recha rgeable AAA batteries.

• Rechargeable batteries, while saving money, will not last as long - especially in cold weather. And there is a chance that

you will lose the last file you are rec ording due to a sudden drop in power.

Micro Memory Cards

• In the slot to the left, insert your micro memory card with the gold leads facing up .

• Be sure that the memory card clicks into place. You may need to use your fingernail to push it in far enou gh to lock.

• To prevent possi ble problems with you r camera, use only Cl ass 6 or above micro memory cards.

• Beware of counterfeit cards.

• We recommend that you use a Cl ass 6, 8GB Micro Memory card or larger. These will give you longe r recording times so that

you can be record more action without having to stop and lo ad a ne w card.

• 4GB, 8GB, 16GB, 32GB, 64GB cards are all comp atible with you r camera.

• With a 4GB card you wil l get 1 hour of video.

Recording Video

• Once your batterie s and memory card ha ve bee n inse rted, turn on you r Micro camera by push ing (but not holding) the START/STOP button. You will hear a beep sound

and see the green LED, qui ckly follo wed by the red.

• That's it! You have begu n shoo ting vid eo!

•To stop filming, push and hold down the START/STOP button again.

• You will hear a double beep sound and the red LED will turn off.

• When in video mode, the Tachyon Micro will record superior-quality VGA video. The Micro HD will record in 720p HD.

• After you have bee n recording for 30 minutes, your camera will pause for five seconds to save your file to your memory card . But don’t worry; it will automa tically start up

agai n after those five seconds.

• You will be abl e to edit your video with most common editing programs. Always try to edit and save your videos at the best resolution that you can (but not necessari ly

high er than the original file ). Then, when you upload to a video-sh aring site, your videos will look their best.

• A 4GB Micro Memory card will hold ju st over one hour of vide o. Large r cards will hold multiples of that amount.

Video - Photo / Unlock - Lock

• You may change recording modes from Video to Photo (Time-Lapse) by sliding the switch on the left to the desired position

(camera icon).

• To lock the camera so that it cannot shut off due to extreme water pressure, or by the user accidentally pressing the button, slide

the right switch to the Lock position (lock icon). See Waterproofing below for more details.

• If you are having video playback prob lems when con nected to your TV, please see below for how to use the Unlock - Lock to

switch TV playback modes.

Time-Lapse Photos