Oregon Scientific atc-2k manual

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    Or egon Scientific A TC-2K I . Camera Pr ecautions • W aterpr oof Featur e II . T echnical Specifications III . Computer System Requirements IV . Camera Description V . Camera Mounting Description VI . Quick Star t • Battery Installation • T urning On/Off the Camera • Inserting/Removing the SD Card • T aking V ideo Footage VII . Menu Sett[...]

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    I ) Camera Pr ecautions Notice the following guidelines when using your camera. • A TC-2K is not shock-proof. Y ou should avoid dropping it. • For your safety , do not press the buttons on the camera during sports activities. • Do not place the camera in a damp or dusty location for extended periods of time. This may cause a fire or an electr[...]

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    Step 2: Add one extra o-ring for more protection. Step 3: Replace the cover . W ater may get inside the camera if the battery cover is not firmly closed. • If the camera gets wet, wipe the water of f as soon as possible with a dry cloth. • Other camera accessories are not waterproof. Add one extra o-ring for more protection, follow the same ins[...]

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    III ) Computer System Requirements Minimum System Requirements • Pentium III 800 MHz or higher • W indows XP , W indows 2000 • 128 MB RAM • 800 MB Free hard disk space • SVGA 800 x 600 resolution video support (32 bit) • 16 bit W indows compatible sound device * In some cases, the frame rate may be automatically reduced to maximize the [...]

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    17. LCD display 18. ON/OFF & Enter button 19. Movie shutter button 20. Menu button 21. Microphone 22. Mini-USB port 23. A V port 24. SD card slot 25. SD card (not included) 26. Battery door 27. Batteries (not included) 8 7 V) Camera Mounting Description The camera can be mounted in a number of ways using the straps and the V elcro patch provide[...]

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    Mounting the camera using the velcr o strap: 1. Attach the rubberized patch to the bottom of the helmet grip. 2+3. Place the helmet grip on the helmet, and thread the velcro strap through the helmet grip. 4. Secure the velcro strap by fastening it through the helmet vents. 5. Slide the camera into the helmet grip, and adjust the angle of the camera[...]

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    d) Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or rechargeable (nickel-cadmium) batteries. Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended are to be used. e) Non-rechar geable batteries are not to be recharged. f) Rechar geable batteries are to be removed from the camera before being charged. g) Rechar geable batteries are only to be c[...]

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    d. The card and the data may be damaged if the SD card is inserted or removed while the camera is still on. T aking V ideo Footage 1. Aim at the subject you want to shoot. 2. Press the 'Movie shutter button' to start recording (one beeping sound). The time elapsed will be shown on the LCD display . 3. Press the 'Movie shutter button&[...]

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    Icon Title Description 15 16 High resolution (640x480 pixels) Medium resolution (320x240 pixels) Low resolution (160x120 pixels) Sound Delete the last video footage Delete all video footage Date and Time 30 frames per second 15 frames per second Low battery SD card Large video format/ less storage capability Medium video format Smallest video forma[...]

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    17 18 VGA Item Picture size fps VGA QVGA QVGA QQVGA QQVGA 640 X 480 pixel 320 X 240 pixel 160 X 120 pixel 30 15 30 15 30 15 Sound Recording When the sound icon is flashing, the “ON” will be shown on screen. “ON” means recording sound during filming. Press the 'Movie shutter button' (one beeping sound) to switch to “OFF” which [...]

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    19 Delete All V ideo Footage T o delete all video footage stored in your camera, press the Menu button until the LCD displays . Press the Enter button to confirm. 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 . When t[...]

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    SD Memor y Card In this unit, you can use SD Memory Cards which have storage capacity of between 8MB to 2GB. T o use a SD memory card, turn of f the A TC-2K and insert the SD memory card. When the camera is turned on again the SD card icon will be displayed on the LCD. The remaining time will also be displayed on the LCD. All the new captured video[...]

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    24 VIII) Connecting to PC Y ou can acquire recorded video footage from a PC by connecting the A TC-2K to the PC. Connect your camera to your PC using the USB cable. This enables you to download your video footage to your PC. 1. T urn on the A TC-2K. 2. Connect the A TC-2K to a PC via the USB cable. 3. “PC” appears on the A TC-2K screen, which m[...]

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    I can't captur e the video footage -Make sure there is enough space on the internal memory of A TC-2K or the SD card; the display will tell you how much time there is left for video recording. -Make sure the SD card is not locked with the W rite-Protect switch if you have inserted the SD card. The letters “Err” will be displayed if the SD [...]

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    Note Further Help W e make every effort to ensure the accuracy and appropriateness of the information provided on our products. However , errors can sometimes occur . W e believe it is important for us to stand behind our products and we encourage you to email us at atc@oregonscientific.com, or call our Customer Service D epartment at 0871 222 1966[...]

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    Note AT18_manual_UK_31Jan2007 2/2/07 6:15 PM Page 16[...]

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    Or egon Scientific (UK) Ltd. Unit 1, Switchback, Gardner Road, Maidenhead, Berkshire SL6 7RJ. Hotline number: 0871 222 1966 Email: T echnical@oregonuk.com www .oregonscientific.co.uk This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) t[...]