Oregon Scientific ATC9K Manual

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!
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VI) Product Appearance VII) Camera Operations
Main Unit Turning the Camera On
Press the On/Off button . A start up screen will be shown on the
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LCD screen.
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9 10 Turning on for the first time
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1. The system will ask you to set the Date/Time/Timezone when
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the camera is turned on for the first time or the rechargeable
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battery is reinstalled.
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2. Press to select your options. Press
1 Play/Pause button Play/Pause/Confirm
selections.
2 Left button Left
Recording Videos
1. Aim at what you want to record.
3 Menu button Settings menu
2. To start recording press the "Movie shutter button"
4 Right button Right at the top of the camera.
3. The Laser Pointer at the front of the camera will be
5 Power On-Off Power on/off unit
turned on for a more accurate adjustment of the target.
6 Movie Shutter button Record start/stop 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)
7 Photo Capture button Take photo
4. The Laser Pointer will be turned off according to the user selected time.
8 USB Connection Connect to the computer 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
9 HDMI Connection Connect to the TV
screen while the time elapsed will be shown at the bottom of the screen.
10 microSD card slot Insert microSD card 5. To stop recording press the "Movie shutter button"
camera again.
11 Battery Compartment Insert rechargeable battery
Taking Photos
12 GPS Module slot Insert GPS Module
1. Aim at what you want to capture.
2. Press the "Photo capture button"
Remote Control Unit
camera.
1 Play/Pause button Play/Pause/Confirm
3. A shutter sound and the red LED will blink once to
indicate that a photo was taken. A preview will be
2 Left button Left
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shown on the LCD screen briefly.
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3 Right button Right
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Playback
4 4 Menu button Settings menu
1. Press the "Play/Pause" , then the screen will switch to playback mode.
2. Press "Left" and "Right" button
5 5 Movie Shutter button Record/Stop button
want to playback.
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6 Photo Capture button Take photo
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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
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
to confirm your
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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
at the top of the
Video/Photo Quality
Video Resolution EV
Photo Resolution
at the top of the
No SD Card Inserted
(Remove Red Line if inserted) Night Mode On
(disappear when Off)
Privacy Mode On
Cont' Shots On
(disappear when Off) (disappear when Off)
GPS On
(disappear when Off or no White Balance Setting
module)
to select the video or photo that you G Sensor On
Battery
(disappear when Off)
(4 states)
Lapse Time (when recording and playback)
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Remaining Time (when viewing)
I) Quick Start • Keep the rechargeable battery dry.
• Replace only with the same type recommended by Oregon Scientific.
Turning the ATC9K On
• Dispose of the used rechargeable battery promptly as described in the instructions.
Press the On/Off Button .
• Turn the camera off before removing the rechargeable battery or the microSD
A start up screen will be shown on the LCD.
card. The card and the data may be damaged if the microSD card is inserted
Recording Video Footage or removed while the camera is still on.
• Remove the rechargeable battery and the microSD card before storing the
1. Aim the ATC9K at what you would like to record.
camera for long periods of time. Keep it in a well-ventilated place to prevent
2. To start recording press the Movie shutter button at the top of the camera.
mould.
3. Press the movie shutter button again to stop recording. An animation showing
• Under the following circumstances, have the camera repaired by qualified
a circular motion will appear, which indicates the footage is being saved.
personnel:
Shooting Photos a) The plug is damaged or worn.
b) The device has been dropped and/or the housing has been damaged.
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. c) Liquid has entered the camera.
3. The LCD display will be frozen for a while, indicates that the scene had been
Disclaimer:
captured.
Oregon Scientific will not, under any circumstances, be responsible for injuries
II) Camera Precautions
or property damage incurred during participation of any high-risk sports or
activities not endorsed or recommended by Oregon Scientific. Should the
Notice the following guidelines when using your camera
camera malfunction under these circumstances, it will not be covered under
• The ATC9K is shock resistant, not shock proof.
warranty. The warranty covers manufacturing defects only.
• 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 Notes on copyright:
of time. This may cause a fire or an electrical shock.
Users are asked to note that the transfer of memory containing photos or data
• Do not leave the camera in places exposed to extremely high temperatures,
protected under copyright laws is only permissible within the restrictions imposed.
such as under direct sunlight, for extended periods of time. This may affect
Users assume all responsibility in the event that copyrights are violated by the
the camera housing and internal components.
use of this camera.
• Clean the lens with a soft cloth to remove fingerprints or dust.
Waterproof Feature
• If the rechargeable battery is mishandled, it can burst, cause a fire or even
The ATC9K camera is waterproof up to 20m (60ft). Oregon Scientific will not
chemical burns. Observe the following cautions.
assume any responsibility for camera malfunction caused by liquid entering the
• Do not disassemble.
camera as a result of misuse by the user.
• Do not crush and do not expose the rechargeable battery to any shock or force
such as hammering, dropping or stepping on it.
Liquid may get inside the camera if the battery cover is not firmly closed
• Do not short circuit and do not allow metal objects to come into contact with
• If the camera gets wet, wipe the liquid off as soon as possible with a dry cloth.
the battery terminals.
• Other camera accessories may not be waterproof.
• Do not expose to extreme temperatures below 0°C (32°F) or above 40°C (104°F).
Don't use the camera in extreme temperatures as this may cause the
• Do not incinerate or dispose of in fire.
camera to malfunction.
• Do not handle the damaged or leaking rechargeable battery.
• Be sure to charge the rechargeable battery using a genuine ATC9K battery III) Technical Specifications
charger or charge it via the main unit.
• Sensor resolution 5M pixels CMOS.
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• Keep the rechargeable battery out of the reach of small children.
6. To confirm an option, press "Play/Pause" button
Display the video resolution setting.
7. To exit settings, press "Menu" button
Display the photo resolution setting. Video Settings
1. Resolution
Display the EV value.
You can set your video resolution here.
Display the quality setting of the videos & photos.
Full HD/30
Indicate that there is no microSD card inserted. The red line will disappear when a
microSD card is inserted.
HD/60
Privacy Mode is on. It will disappear when it is disabled in the user settings.
HD/30
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.
WVGA
GPS function is on but the GPS module is either searching or establishing connections
2. Quality
with satellites. The process will take minutes to complete but the duration depends
You can select Fine, Good or Normal.
on the surroundings of your location as well as weather conditions.
3. EV
G-Sensor function is on. It will disappear when it is disabled in the user settings.
The Exposure values range from +2.0 to -2.0. You can set the appropriate value to suit
your shooting environment.
Night Mode is on. It will disappear when it is disabled in the user settings.
4. White B. (White Balance)
Continuous shots function is on. It will disappear when it is disabled in the user
Based on different surroundings, you can select Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent and
settings.
Tungsten to adapt a correct color tone of the video.
5. Contrast
Interval shots function is on. It will disappear when it is disabled in the user settings.
According to your preference, you can adjust the contrast level with Standard, Soft, Hard.
Self timer function is on. It will disappear when it is disabled in the user settings. 6. Sharpness
According to your preference, you can adjust the sharpness with Standard, Soft, Hard.
Display the white balance setting.
7. Effect
You can add effects to the video too. Just select Vivid, Negative, Black and White,
Display the battery status.
Sepia or Art.
X) Camera Settings 8. Duration
To record a video with a time limit, select a duration here.
There are 5 main camera settings which are Video, Photo, G-Sensor,
GPS and General Settings. The GPS setting is activated only when the Photo Settings
GPS module (sold separately) is attached onto the camera. 1. Resolution
1. To enter into Settings, press "Menu" button in the live
You can set your photo resolution here with either 3megapixels or 5megapixels.
view mode.
2. Quality
2. You can scroll through these categories by pressing "Left"
You can select Fine, Good or Normal.
and "Right" buttons .
3. Night Mode
3. To enter the category, press "Play/Pause" button .
You can turn it on in order to have a boost of exposure during the night.
4. To select a setting, press "Play/Pause" button .
4. EV
5. To select options under a setting, press "Left" and "Right" The Exposure values range from +2.0 to -2.0. You can set the appropriate value to
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• 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
2 memory usage.
. 5. White B. (White Balance)
again. 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
1920x1080, 30 fps According to your preference, you can adjust sharpness with Standard, Soft, Hard.
8. Effect
1280x720, 60 fps You can add effects to the video too. Just select Vivid, Negative, Black and White,
Sepia or Art.
1280x720, 30 fps
9. Timer
848x480, 60 fps 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.
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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
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4. Remote Control
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5. Rechargeable Battery
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6. Long Silicon Strap
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7. Long Velcro Strap 5
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8. Helmet Grip
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9. Handlebar Mount 17
10.Base Mount and Tripod Mount
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11.Rubberized Patch
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12.Velcro Patch
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13.USB Cable
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14.HDMI Cable
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15.User Manual
16.Screw
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17.Nut
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Items sold separately 6
(Items sold separately)
18.GPS Module
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19.External Battery Charger
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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.
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