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Oregon Scientific AC01-18 Manual

Oregon Scientific AC01-18 Manual

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Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing the
Fun Movie Cam by Oregon Scientific.
At Oregon Scientific, we understand that
kids take great pride and satisfaction in recording and
viewing first person footages captured by our action cam.
For this reason, the Fun Movie Cam was designed to
allow kids to "Take The Adventure Home".
Review the following pages for technical information and
troubleshooting which will allow you to maximize your
experience with the Fun Movie Cam.
Don't miss any Action Moments!
Record on the GO!
AC01-18
OREGON SCIENTIFIC and associated trademarks and trade dress
are owned by OREGON SCIENTIFIC, Inc.
© 2011 OREGON SCIENTIFIC, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
V) Camera Description
VI) Camera Mounting Description
1. Lens Body
The camera can be mounted in a number of ways as
2. Handheld Bicycle Combo Mount
described below:
3. Helmet Mount
Fixing the Handheld Bicycle Combo Mount
4. O-ring
a) Unscrew the lens body holder until it is wide enough for the lens
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5. USB cable
body.
6. AV cable
b) Put the lens body in between.
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7. Rubberized patch
c) Adjust the direction of the holder and tighten the screw until the
8. LCD screen
holder grabs the ridges on the sides of the lens body.
9. ON/OFF
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d) With the handle, point and shoot the video with hands.
10. Movie shutter button & Confirm button
e) To mount it on a bicycle, just release the latch at the bottom of the
11. Menu button & Select button
handle.
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12. Mini-USB port
f) Put it around the handlebar of the bicycle with the rubberized patch
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13. AV port
provided.
14. SD card slot
g) Finally secure it by closing the latch.
15. SD card (not included)
Fixing the Helmet Mount
16. Battery door
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a) Unscrew the helmet mount until it wide enough for the lens body.
17. Batteries (not included)
b) Put the lens body in between.
c) Tighten the screw until the mount grabs the ridges on the sides of the
lens body.
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d) Stick the velcro tapes (not included) provided either to the bottom or
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to the side of the helmet mount, depends on how you want to put it
on the helmet.
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e) Stick the velcro tapes again to the helmet where you want to mount
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the camera.
f) Press the velcro tapes together to put up the camera on the helmet.
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g) The adhesive at the back of the velcro tapes will take 72 hours to
reach its maximum loading performance on the applied surfaces.
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h) These adhesive are relatively strong, they may wear the applied
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surface if you try to peel off the velcro tapes.
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Setting the Time
IX) Connecting to a computer
When adjusting the hour, the "H" will be shown. Press the 'Menu button'
You can upload your recorded video footages to a PC by connecting the
to adjust the hour. Press the 'Confirm' button to verify the hour, after
camera to your PC using the USB cable.
which you would be able to adjust the and proceed to setting the minute.
1. Turn the camera on.
When adjusting the minute, the "M" will be shown. Press the 'Menu
2. Connect the camera to a PC via the USB cable.
button' to adjust the minute. Press the 'Confirm' button to verify the time
3. "F" appears on the camera LCD screen, which means camera is
and exit this mode.
connected to your PC and files are available for review.
SD Memory Card
4. To choose to review Files in the SD card the user should press
In this unit, you can use SD Memory Cards of up to 4GB.
'Confirm' .Once selected the camera drive appears in the
To use an SD memory card, turn off the camera and insert the SD
[My Computer] folder.
memory card. When the camera is turned on again the SD card icon will
*If you are connecting the camera to a PC for the first time, the required
be displayed on the LCD screen.
driver is installed automatically so that the camera can be recognized by
The remaining time on the SD card will also be displayed on the LCD
Windows Plug and Play.
screen. All of the video footage will now be saved onto the SD card.
5. Open the camera drive to start selecting your desired video files. Copy
Note:
the desired video to your PC.
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 screen. 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. We recommend using SanDisk SD cards.
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I) Quick Start
Oregon Scientific - Fun Movie Cam
Turning the Camera On
Press and hold the On/Off Button for 2 seconds (two beeping sounds).
I . Quick Start ............................................................1
The LCD screen will show the remaining time.
Taking Video Footage
II . Camera Precautions ............................................1
1. Aim at what you want to record.
2. Press and hold the 'Movie shutter button' for 2 seconds to start
III . Technical Specifications ..................................... 4
recording (one beeping sound). The time elapsed will be shown on the
IV . Computer System Requirements ...................... 4
LCD screen.
3. Press and hold the 'Movie shutter button' again for 2 seconds to
V . Camera Description ............................................ 5
stop recording (two beeping sounds). The length of the video footage
will show on the LCD screen for 2 seconds, after which the remaining
VI . Camera Mounting Description ........................... 6
time will be shown (the remaining time is an estimate only).
VII . Camera Usage ...................................................7
II) Camera Precautions
VIII . Menu Settings .................................................10
Notice the following guidelines when using your camera
IX . Connecting to a computer .................................13
• The Fun Movie Cam is shock resistant, not shock proof.
• For your safety, do not press the buttons on the camera during sports
XI . Playing back video footage on a TV ..................14
activities.
XII . Troubleshooting ................................................15
• 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.
• 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
VII) Camera Usage
Turning the Camera Off
Press and hold the On/Off Button for 2 seconds (two beeping sounds).
Battery Installation
The LCD screen will turn off.
1. Unscrew the cover at the end of the unit.
Note: If the camera is connected to your PC, you have to unplug the
2. Place your finger on the 'lip', which is on the bottom half of the rear of
USB cable to turn the camera off.
the unit, and pull downwards to open the battery slot door.
Note: Ensure that the camera is turned off during the insertion or the
3. Insert 2 x AA alkaline batteries into the battery slot with the polarity in
removal of the SD card. The card and the data may be damaged if the SD
the direction as shown.
card is inserted or removed while the camera is on.
4. Close the battery slot door and screw on the end of unit cover.
SD card insertion/removal
Note:
a) When the battery is low, the low battery icon will appear on the LCD
Insert:
screen. Always upload video footage to your PC prior to replacing
1. Turn the camera off .
2. Unscrew the cover at the end of the unit.
batteries to avoid memory loss.
b) Do not mix old and new batteries together. Replace both batteries at
3. Turn the SD card upside down (connect terminals facing up) then insert
the same time.
it carefully and completely until it clicks in place.
c) Remove the batteries if the camera is not going to be used for
4. Screw the cover back onto the end of the unit.
extended periods of time.
Remove:
c) Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or rechargeable
1. Turn the camera off.
(nickel-cadmium) batteries. Only batteries of the same or equivalent
2. Unscrew the cover at the end of the unit.
type as recommended are to be used together.
3. Push the card until it clicks, then pull the card out.
4. Screw the cover back onto the end of the unit.
Turning the Camera On
Press and hold the On/Off Button for 2 seconds (two beeping sounds).
Note:
The LCD screen will show the remaining time.
a. Ensure the card is inserted correctly.
b. Do not touch the connect terminals on the back of the SD card.
For your safety, do not press any buttons on the camera during sports
activities.
c. The connect terminals should be facing the same way as the LCD
screen.
d. The card may be damaged if it is not fully inserted.
e. The card and the data may be damaged if the SD card is inserted
or removed while the camera is on.
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XII) Troubleshooting
XI) Playing back video footage on a TV
1. Turn the camera and TV off.
There's no display
• Are the batteries properly installed?
2. Connect your camera to your TV using the AV cable.
3. Turn the TV and the camera on.
• Do the batteries need replacing?
4. There are 2 modes available, Playback (PB) and Viewfinder (VF).
After the camera is connected to my PC, it cannot
5. "PB" appears on the LCD screen as default. To change to VF press
find the new drive in the 'My Computer' folder
the 'Menu'button then 'Confirm' . Once this mode is selected, a real
• Ensure each end of the USB cable is properly and firmly connected.
time image will appear on your TV screen (or PMP). When in VF mode
• Ensure your USB port is working properly. Try connecting another
USB device into the port. If the other device does not work, the USB
all record functions are disabled. TV mode is automatically activated
when the AV cable is connected to the camera and TV.
port may have a malfunction. In this case, contact your system
manufaturer or the manufacturer of your USB card.
6. If PB mode is selected the function keys will be shown on the TV
screen. The function keys include Pause , Stop , Scan Back , Play
I can't capture video footage
,Scan Forward and Delete One .
• Ensure there is enough space on the SD card; the display will tell
you how much time there is left for video recording.
7. Press the Menu button to move the highlight cursor along the function
keys.
• Ensure the SD card is not locked. The letters "Err" will be displayed if
8. Press the Confirm button when the desired function key is highlighted.
the SD card is locked.
9. To delete one file, select the Delete-One icon and confirm by pressing
The remaining time is not accurate
the Confirm button .
• The remaining time is an estimate.
• The remaining time depends not only on the time recorded, but on
10. Whilst in either mode, to change to the other, the AV cable must be
disconnected and step 1 through to step 4 should be followed.
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
• Ensure each end of the AV cable is properly and firmly connected to
the camera and to your television.
• Ensure the camera and television are both turned on.
• Ensure you have selected PB to view files.
The sound is very low or there is no sound
• Ensure the audio is on by following the instructions in the Sound
Recording section.
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to104°F (0°C to 40°C). Above or below this temperature may cause the
Precaution:
batteries to malfunction, therefore for use in low temperature, we
Step 1: Apply silicon grease (not included)
recommend changing to Lithium batteries.
• Turn the camera off before removing the batteries or 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. Keep it in a well-ventilated place to prevent mould.
Step 2: Ensure both o-rings are attached.
• 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:
Step 3: Replace the cover.
Oregon Scientific will not, under any circumstances, be responsible for
injuries or property damage 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:
Liquid may get inside the camera if the battery cover is
Users are asked to note that the transfer of memory containing videos,
not firmly closed.
photos or data protected under copyright laws is only permissible within
• If the camera gets wet, wipe the liquid off as soon as possible with a dry
the restrictions imposed. Users assume all responsibility in the event that
cloth.
copyrights are violated by the use of this camera.
• Other camera accessories may not be water resistant.
• Ensure the o-rings are clean and have silicon grease applied before use
Oregon Scientific will not assume any responsibility for camera
underwater or in wet conditions.
malfunction caused by liquid entering the camera as a result of misuse by
Using the camera in cold weather
the user.
• We recommend using Energizer e2 lithium batteries in cold weather.
Don't use the camera in extreme temperatures
as this may cause the camera to malfunction.
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Taking Video Footage
VIII) Menu Settings
1. Aim at what you want to record.
1. Press and hold the Menu button for 2 seconds (one beeping sound) to
2. Press and hold the 'Movie shutter button' for 2 seconds to start
start selecting options.
recording (one beeping sound). The time elapsed will be shown on
2. You can shift through different settings by pressing the Menu button
the LCD screen.
repeatedly. The LCD will show each settings as you press the Menu
3. Press and hold the 'Movie shutter button' again for 2 seconds to
button .
stop recording (two beeping sounds). The length of the video
3. Press the Menu button to toggle the selections.
footage will show on the LCD screen for 2 seconds, after which the
4. Press the 'Confirm' button to confirm the selection (one beeping sound).
remaining time will be shown (the remaining time is an estimate
5. When you want to exit the Menu Selection mode, shift through the
only).
icons by pressing the Menu button repeatedly until the selected icon
Note:
stops flashing. Alternatively you can hold Menu down for 2 seconds.
1. When the time is shown, you will see 'H' for hour, 'M' for minute,
This will exit Menu Selection mode.
and 'S' for second.
Privacy Mode
2. If the recording time is long, the video file may be separated into
This mode allows the user to disable the sound features.
two files automatically. The user does not need to monitor this
1. After you entered the Privacy Mode, press 'Menu' to select between
process, the camera will resume filming once the file is saved (after
ON / OFF. Make your selection by pressing the Confirm .
a couple of seconds).
2. If you select ON, this will turn the privacy mode ON and disable the
Please note that the time duration needed to save video files may
sound features while still recording the audio, vice versa.
vary depending upon the length of the file. Please be patient during
3. You must confirm one of the choices to move onto the next menu
this process.
mode.
Sound Recording
1. Once you enter this mode, press 'Menu' to select between ON / OFF.
Make your selection by pressing the Confirm .
2. If you select OFF, that means sound will not be recorded during filming,
vice versa.
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• The camera is specifically designed for extreme sports and is
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
waterproof, it is for this reason that we have made the microphone less
sensitive.
one or more of the following measures:
Further Help
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
We make every effort to ensure the accuracy and appropriateness of the
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
information provided on our products. We encourage you to contact our
which the receiver is connected.
Technical Support Team at atc@oregonscientific.com with any problems
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
and/or suggestions, or, call our Customer Service Department
INFORMATION FOR USERS
at 44 1 628 580 154. Our service representatives will be happy to help
In accordance with European Directives 2002/95/CE, 2002/96/CE and
you. Please note that the Technical Support Team cannot issue or
2003/108/CE on the restriction of the use of dangerous substances in
authorize any RMA's or replacements. For an RMA or replacement
electric and electronic equipment as well as their waste disposal.
please contact
The barred symbol of the rubbish bin shown on the equipment indicates
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
that, at the end of its useful life, the product must be collected
subject to the following two conditions:
separately from other waste. Therefore, any products that have reached
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device
the end of their useful life must be given to waste disposal centres
must accept any interference received, including interference that may
specializing in separate collection of waste electrical and
cause undesired operation.
electronic equipment, or given back to the retailer at the time of
WARNING:
purchasing new similar equipment, on a one for one basis.
Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the
The adequate separate collection for the subsequent start-up of the
party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to
equipment sent to be recycled, treated and disposal of in an
operate the equipment.
environmentally compatible way contributes to preventing possible
NOTE:
negative effects on the enviropment and health and optimises the
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
recycling and reuse of components making up the apparatus.
a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
Abusive disposal of the product by the user involves application of the
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
administration sanctions according to the laws in force.
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
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Attention:
• Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged;
• Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from the camera before
Take out the o-rings and use your fingers to gently
being charged;
rub on a thin layer of silicon grease onto the
• Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult supervision;
surface of the o-rings. The silicon grease needs to
• The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited;
be applied on the o-rings evenly.
• Exhausted batteries are to be removed from the camera.
III) Technical Specifications
• Sensor resolution 640x480 VGA CMOS sensor
• SD memory card drive supports cards of up to 4GB (not included)
Both o-rings need silicon grease applied to
• Video Resolution
them. Follow the instructions in Step 1.
640 x 480 pixels (30-frames per second)
• Black & White Status LCD
• Focusing range 3m~infinity
• Movie images AVI
• File format of Interface USB (1.1)
Make sure the cover is firmly closed.
• Battery 2 x 1.5V AA alkaline batteries (not included)
IV) Computer System Requirements
Minimum System Requirements
• Pentium III 800 MHz or higher
• Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Apple
Mac OS10.6 or above
• 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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Deleting video footage
To delete the last video footage that was recorded, press the Menu button
until the LCD screen shows
. Press the Confirm button to confirm.
Repeat these two steps to individually delete your files.
Note: After file deletion, the LCD screen 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 screen shows
. Press the Confirm button to verify.
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.
Setting the Year
Press the 'Menu button' to adjust the last digit of the year. Press the
'Confirm' button to verify the last digit. Press the 'Menu' button to select
the 3rd digit of the year and the 'Confirm' button to verify, after which you
will be able to adjust the month.
Setting the Month
When adjusting the month, the "M" will be shown. Press the 'Menu button'
to adjust the month. Press the 'Confirm' button to verify, after which you
would be able to adjust the day and proceed to setting the day.
Setting the Day
When adjusting the day, the "D" will be shown. Press the 'Menu button' to
adjust the day. Press the 'Confirm' button to verify, after which you would
be able to adjust and proceed to setting the time.
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Oregon Scientific, Inc.
19861 SW 95th Avenue
Tualatin, OR 97062, USA
Hotline: 1-800-853-8883
Service: http://us.oregonscientific.com/service
Website: http://us.oregonscientific.com
Oregon Scientific (UK) Limited
Unit 1, Switchback, Gardner Road
Maidenhead, Berkshire SL6 7RJ, UK
Tel: 44 1 628 580 154
Fax: 44 1 628 634 981
Website: www.oregonscientific.co.uk
Email: technical@oregonuk.com
Warning:
Not suitable for children under 36
months.Small parts. Choking hazard!
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.
DISPOSAL
Do not dispose this product as unsorted municipal waste.
Collection of such waste separately for special treatment
.
is necessary
(AC01-18_US/UK) PN: 300102950-00002-10
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