Standard Accessories l Part Names l Installing the Battery Pack l Charging the Battery Pack l Battery Power Status l ® Assembling the SwingShot Camcorder l 3. Quick Start Power ON l Power OFF l 4. Modes Settings TEST Mode l...
Improper use creates the risk of a serious accident. • Do not try to open the housing of the camcorder or attempt to modify this camcorder in any way. High-voltage internal components create the risk of electric shock when exposed.
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• The camcorder may become slightly warm during use. This is normal. • Turn the camcorder off when not in use. If battery is totally drained it may be difficult to recharge in camera and may need to be recharged in an external wall charger or may need to be replaced entirely.
Installing the Battery Pack 1. Open the battery compartment cover by lightly pressing and sliding it toward the edge. 2. Insert the supplied battery. Make sure the ends (+ and -) of the battery are matching to the polarities indicated in the battery compartment. 3.
SwingShot Camcorder, pay attention to the indicated polarity (+ and -). 2. Plug the mini USB end of the supplied AC adaptor to the mini USB port of the SwingShot Camcorder and plug the adaptor into the power outlet. 7
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3. Red LED will blink slowly during charging. When the battery pack is fully charged, the red LED turn off and the camcorder will power down. You may then disconnect the charging connections. 4. Please charge the battery for at least 4 hours prior to your first use of the SwingShot Camcorder.
Assemble the SwingShot Camcorder Assemble each part by carefully screwing the threads in a clockwise direction (to the right) until tight. Using excessive force will damage the threads. 9
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1. Press and hold the POWER button. The LED will light up and then turn off. 2. Release the POWER button when the LCD turns on indicating the SwingShot Camcorder is on. 3. When the LCD Monitor has been activated, the SwingShot Camcorder is ready to use.
4. Modes Settings TEST Mode It’s recommended you use the TEST mode the first time you use the SwingShot Camcorder. It will help you to confirm all camera functions are normal. Resolution: 1080p / 30 fps GPS: Enabled Timer: Disabled 1.
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3. Press the REC button. The SwingShot Camcorder will record 10 seconds of video. The LED stays lit while recording. 4. The SwingShot Camcorder playback automatically after recording is finished. 5. “OK” icon will display when the test is successfully completed.
LESSON Mode Resolution: 720p / 60 fps GPS: Disabled Timer: Disabled 1. Press the Mode button until the LESSON mode icon appears on the screen. 2. The LCD screen will display the counter to indicate how much recording time remains. 3.
Camcorder starts recording and the LED will stay lit. Recording stops automatically after Timer expires. 6. The SwingShot Camcorder will automatically repeat the count down and record sequence until REC button is pressed to stop or memory is full. 14
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SwingShot Camcorder will count down 10 seconds and the LED will blink. Use this time to prepare for your swing. 5. After 10 seconds, the SwingShot Camcorder starts recording and the LED will stay lit. Recording stops automatically after Timer expires.
SwingShot Camcorder will count down 10 seconds and the LED will blink. Use this time to prepare for your swing. 5. After 10 seconds, the SwingShot Camcorder starts recording and the LED will stay lit. Recording stops automatically after Timer expires.
5. Connect to PC / Mac Connect to PC 1. Make sure camcorder has at least one bar on battery charge indicator, then press Power button to power off camcorder. 2. Plug the mini USB end of the supplied USB cable...
5. When the SwingShot Camcorder connects successfully with a computer, a Removable Disk “X” will be shown in Windows Explorer. (The “X” represents the removable drive letter) 6. The SwingShot Camcorder will automatically create a folder titled “MSDC \ 100MEDIA” on your memory card, which will hold the first 9999 videos.
Connect to Mac 1. Make sure camcorder has at least one bar on battery charge indicator, then press Power button to power off camcorder. 2. Plug the mini USB end of the supplied USB cable to the USB port of the SwingShot Camcorder, and plug the other USB end into the USB port of your Mac / MacBook.
(see section 6 of Connect to PC for more.) Disconnect from Mac 1. Find the “SWINGSHOT” device from the Finder. 2. Press the triangle shaped reject icon to disconnect the SwingShot Camcorder. 3. You can safely remove the SwingShot Camcorder’s USB cable.
Mac: Use the built-in QuickTime player. Note: PC version is available at the following URL: http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/ 2. The SwingShot Camcorder records two versions of each recorded video. n SHOT0001.MOV: The resolution is at the actual resolution recorded (e.g. 720p / 1080p).
® Playback from iPad With this SwingShot Camcorder, you can import and playback the video clips directly to your iPad. Since the SwingShot Camcorder is a USB device, please first purchase an iPad camera connector that is included in the Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit.
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3. Plug the iPad camera connector with USB interface into the dock connector port on your iPad. 4. The thumbnail view of video clips will be displayed on the video application of your iPad. 5. Choose “Import” to import and organize video clips into the albums of your video application.
System Requirement PC System Requirements l Intel® Core2Duo 1.8G or AMD equivalent CPU l Hi-speed USB2.0 port l 1 GB RAM internal memory minimum 500MB free hard disk space l l 800 x 600 pixel color monitor l nVIDIA GeForce MX440 or above, AMD (ATi) Radeon 9200 or above l...
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Do not use or leave battery near a heat source or in direct sunlight. SwingShot uses a rechargeable lithium-ion, 3.7V, 2100 mAh battery. Do not use batteries other than those supplied by SwingShot for this camcorder. To charge, only use the SwingShot 26
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Use of any other battery or battery charger will void the warranty provided by SwingShot, and may present a risk of fire or explosion. 27
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Correct Disposal of this Product Do not dispose of either the SwingShot Camera or lithium-ion battery in a fire. Dispose of batteries in accordance with local laws and regulations. This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed with other household wastes throughout the U.S.
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OR ANIMAL. BY USING THE CAMERA YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU UNDERSTAND AND AGREE TO THE FOREGOING AND AGREE TO WAIVE ANY CLAIMS AGAINST SWINGSHOT, INC. AND ANY OF ITS AFFLIATES, AGENTS, EMPLOYEES, OFFICERS OR DIRECTORS ARISING FROM THE USE OF THE CAMERA AND ITS TURF SPIKE.
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FCC information SwingShot Camera Model: SS-3 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, • This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The CE symbol on your SwingShot camera indicates that it is in compliance with the Electromagnetic Compatibility [EMC] directive, and Limits and Methods of Measurement of Radio Interference Characteristics of ITE.
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Repairing or Modifying Never attempt to repair or modify a SwingShot camera yourself. Disassembling SwingShot camera, including the removal of external screws, may cause damage and will void the warranty. The SwingShot camera does not contain any user-replaceable parts, except the neck, shaft sections, shaft joint, turf spike, battery, battery charger, and data cable.
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SWINGSHOT, LLC. LIMITED WARRANTY SwingShot, LLC. [“Manufacturer”] warrants to the original end user [“Purchaser”] that for 180 days from date of purchase [“Warranty Period”], the SwingShot Camera [excluding any third party software] and accessories [“Product”] will be free from defects in...
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that may occur resulting from or during use of the Product, whether or not such use is foreseeable by Manufacturer. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE APPLICABLE EXPRESS WARRANTY.
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• SwingShot does not promote or endorse high risk, careless and/or dangerous actions when using its products. • SwingShot is not liable for any use or misuse of SwingShot Products or any video captured that may be considered illegal or a violation of anyone’s right to privacy.
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Local, State, Federal, and Country Laws. We are here to help We would love to help you have a great SwingShot Camera experience so please contact us with any questions you have. How to get service To obtain warranty service, register your product at www.swingshot.com...
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