Oregon Scientific ATC-2K Dear customer, Thank you for choosing the Oregon Scientific ATC-2K. Designed and engineered with extreme precision, the Oregon Scientific ATC-2K allows you to record cool action movie footage. We recommend parents help their children with their Oregon Scientific ATC-2K. This manual is designed using technical information to allow you to achieve the best results.
I) Camera Precautions Notice the following guidelines when using your camera • ATC-2K is not shock-proof. You 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 electrical shock. • Do not leave the camera in places exposed to extremely high temperatures, such as under direct sunlight for extended periods of time.
Step 2: Add one extra o-ring for more protection. Add one extra o-ring for more protection, follow the same instruction as Step 1. Cold Weather Product Accessories The pouch (not included) would help you use the ATC-2K in cold weather. For information, please visit us at www2.oregonscientic.com Step 3: Replace the cover. Make sure the cover is firmly closed.
II) Technical Specifications • Sensor resolution 640x480 VGA CMOS sensor • Built-in memory 32MB • SD memory card drive supports cards of up to 2GB (Not included) • Movie storage: 640 x 480 pixels (30* or 15 frames per second) 320 x 240 pixels (30* or 15 frames per second) 160 x 120 pixels (30* or 15 frames per second) • Status LCD 2-digit B/W on top for functions III) Computer System Requirements Minimum System Requirements • Pentium III 800 MHz or higher • Windows XP, Windows 2000 • 128 MB RAM • 800 M
IV) Camera Description 1. Lens 2. Camera grip 3. Screw 4. Nut 5. Handlebar grip 6. Helmet grip 7. O-ring 8. USB cable 9. AV cable 10. Rubberized patch 11. Velcro patch 12. Short Velcro strap 13. Long Velcro strap 14. Silicon rubber head strap 15. Bolt 16. Silicon grease container 16 7 9 1 19 18 17 20 15 22 5 23 24 21 25 3 10 4 11 12 6 13 14 7 8 2 17. LCD display 18. ON/OFF & Enter button 19. Movie shutter button 20. Menu button 21. Microphone 22. Mini-USB port 23. AV port 24.
Mounting the camera using the velcro strap: V) Camera Mounting Description The camera can be mounted in a number of ways using the straps and the Velcro patch provided. Please follow the methods of mounting as suggested below: Turn it clockwise to unscrew. Fixing the position of the camera a) Turn it anti-clockwise to screw the camera tight to fix it into position. b) Turn it clockwise to unscrew the camera. Mounting the camera onto the helmet using the silicon rubber strap 1.
VI) Quick Start Battery Installation Be careful!! The edge of the base clip is sharp, when unscrewing the cover, make sure the clip is in the same direction as the lens. Observe the following precautions when unscrewing the cover of the camera: 1. Unscrew the cover at the end of the unit. 2. Place your finger on the 'lip', which is on the bottom half of the rear of the unit, and pull in an upward direction to open the battery slot door. 3.
Note: If the camera is connected to your PC, you have to unplug the USB cable to turn off the camera. Inserting/Removing the SD memory Card Make sure the ATC-2K is turned off during the insertion or the removal of the SD card Warning: The card and the data may be damaged if the SD card is inserted or removed while the camera is on. Insert: 1. Turn the ATC-2K off. 2. Unscrew the cover at the end of the unit. 3.
VII) Menu Settings 5. The different mode icons are shown in the table below. 1. Press and hold the Menu button for 2 seconds (one beeping sound) to start selecting options. 2. You can shift through different shooting modes by pressing the Menu button repeatedly. The LCD will display each mode as you press the Menu button. 3. Press the Enter button to confirm the selection. (two beeping sounds). 4.
Resolution 640 x 480, 320 x 240, 160 x 120 pixels resolution To change the resolution, press the Menu button until the desired resolution icon is displayed on the LCD. Press the Enter button to confirm your selection. This camera allows you to choose from three video resolutions: 640 x 480, 320 x 240 and 160 x 120 pixels. High resolution video footage has better quality because it has more pixels. Lower resolution has fewer pixels but enables the user to take longer video footage.
Sound Recording When the sound icon is flashing, “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 means no recording sound. After “OFF”, it will loop back to “ON” after pressing 'Movie shutter button' again. Press the Enter button (two beeping sounds) to confirm the setting and to go to the next function icon.
Setting the Month When adjusting the month, the “M” will be turned on. Press the 'Movie shutter button' to adjust the month. Press the Enter button to confirm, after which you would be able to adjust the day. Setting the Day When adjusting the day, the “D” will be turned on. Press the 'Movie shutter button' to adjust the day. Press the Enter button to confirm, after which you would be able to adjust the time. Setting the Time When adjusting the hour, the “H” will be turned on.
Available Recording Time The available recording time is an approximation (these vary depending on the recording conditions and the type of card).
Note: 1. Videos will be saved in AVI format. 2. When the ATC-2K is connected to the PC with an SD card inserted in the camera, the '100COACH' folder will show the files on the SD card. IX) Playing back video footage on a TV 1. Turn the ATC-2K and TV off. 2. Connect your ATC-2K to your TV using the AV cable. 3. Turn the TV and ATC-2K on. 4. "AU" appears on the ATC-2K screen. TV mode is automatically activated when the AV cable is connected to the ATC-2K.
Troubleshooting (continued) I can't capture the video footage -Make sure there is enough space on the internal memory of ATC-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 if you have inserted the SD card. The letters “Err” will be displayed if the SD card is locked. Further Help We make every effort to ensure the accuracy and appropriateness of the information provided on our products.
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Oregon Scientific, Inc. 19861 SW 95th Avenue Tualatin, OR 97062, USA Hotline: 1-800-853-8883 Website: www.oregonscientific.com 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) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
