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I) Camera Precautions
II) Technical Specifications
Notice the following guidelines when using your camera.
• For your safety, do not press buttons on the camera during sports activities
• Do not place this camera in a damp or dusty location for extended periods of time. This may
cause a fire or an electrical shock.
• Do not leave this camera in places subject to extremely high temperatures, such as in direct
sunlight for extended periods of time. This may effect the camera case and internal components.
• When the lens is dirty, please clean it with a blower (typically a small device with a rubber bulb
attached to one end that you pump to produce a stream of air out the other). If there is a
fingerprint or other spot that cannot be removed with a blower, then wipe in a spiraling motion
using a soft cloth.
• The working temperature range of a normal AAA battery is 0 - 45°C. Above or below this
temperature the functionality of the batteries will be effected.
• Remove the batteries and memory card before storing the camera for long periods of time.
Then, keep it in a well-ventilated place in order to prevent molding.
• Under the following circumstances, have the camera repaired by qualified personnel.
a) The plug is damaged or worn.
• Sensor resolution
• Built-in memory
• SD memory card drive
• Photo storage
VGA CMOS, 640 x 480 pixels
32MB
Supports cards of up to 1 GB (Not included)
640 x 480 pixels
320 x 240 pixels
160 x 120 pixels
• Movie storage
640 x 480 pixels
(15 frames per second)
320 x 240 pixels
(20 frames per second)
160 x 120 pixels
(25 frames per second)
2-digit B/W on top for functions
Fixed range from 1.5m~infinity
10 seconds
• Status LCD
• Focusing
• Self timer
b) The device has been dropped and/or the casing has been damaged.
c) Liquid has entered the camera.
Although your ATC-1000 is splash-resistant, you should not submerge the camera or expose it to
the rain. You should also avoid dropping it, as the camera is not ‘shock-proof’. If you want to use
your ATC-1000 for watersports, check with your Oregon Scientific dealer about the availability of
our waterproof case.
• File format of still images JPEG
• Movie images
• File format of Interface
• Delete image
• Auto Shut-Off
• Battery
AVI
USB (1.1)
All / last one
10 minutes
4 x AAA Alkaline Batteries
35mm dim. x 140mm long
WIN2000/XP
Disclaimer: Oregon Scientific will in no way be responsible for injuries or property damages
incurred during participation of any high-risk sport/activity not endorsed or recommended by
Oregon Scientific; camera inoperation will not be warrantied except for manufacturing defects.
Notes on copyright: Users are asked to note that the transfer of memory containing photos or
data protected under copyright laws is only permissible within the restrictions imposed. Users
assume all responsibility in the event that copyrights are violated by the use of this camera.
• Dimensions
• Operation system
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10. LCD display
11. Menu button
12. Enter & ON/OFF button
13. Picture shutter release button
14. Movie shutter release button
III) Computer System Requirements (Action Lab 1.0)
Minimum System Requirements
• Pentium® III 800 MHz or higher
• 256 MB RAM
• 800 MB Free harddisk space
• SVGA 800 x 600 resolution video support (32 bit)
• 16 bit Windows compatible sound device
Recommended System Requirements
• Pentium® IV 2.4 GHz or faster
• 512 MB available RAM
• 1 GB free harddisk space
• SVGA 800 x 600 resolution video support (32 bit)
• 16 bit Windows compatible sound device
15. Battery tray
16. SD card drive
17. SD card (not included)
18. Mini-USB port
19. USB cable
IV) Camera Description
1. Lens
2. Microphone
3. Dual-locking grip
4. Handlebar grip
5. Handlebar strap
6. Short Velcro strap
7. Long Velcro strap
8. Instruction Manual
9. Action Lab 1.0 CD-ROM
20. AV port
21. AV cable
22. Release hook
23. Rubberized patch
24. Velcro patch
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To mount ATC-1000 using Velcro straps:
1. Attach the rubberized patch to the underside of
the dual-locking grip.
V) Camera Mounting Description
The ATC-1000 can be mounted in a variety of
different ways using the straps and Velcro patch
provided. Please follow the suggested methods of
mounting as follows:
2. Place the dual-locking grip on the helmet, and
thread the Velcro strap through its base.
To mount ATC-1000 using the handlebar strap:
1. Place the handlebar grip on the handlebar.
3. Secure the Velcro strap by fastening it through
the helmet vents.
2. Place the dual-locking grip on the handlebar grip.
3. Slide the strap through the base of the
dual-locking grip and fasten around the
handlebar grip.
4. Slide the ATC-1000 into the dual-locking grip.
You can adjust the angle of the camera by 10°
at a time.
4. Slide the ATC-1000 into the dual-locking grip.
You can adjust the angle of the camera by 10°
at a time.
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Turning the Camera On
VI) Quick Start
For your safety, do not press any buttons on the camera during sports
activities.
Battery Installation
1. Turn and pull to release the cover at the end of the unit.
2. Release the battery tray by pushing the release
hook with a pen or similar object.
3. Insert 4 x AAA alkaline batteries into the battery
tray with the polarity in the direction as shown.
4. Replace the tray and cover.
Method 1
Press the ‘On/Off’ button for 3 seconds.
The LCD display will light up.
Method 2
Plug in the USB cable and connect it to your PC.
The camera will then use the USB power
source.
Important: When the batteries are low, you will
see the low battery icon
LCD display.
on the
Turning the Camera Off
Always download photos to PC prior to
replacing batteries to avoid memory loss.
Method 1
The camera will be turned off automatically after 10
Note:
minutes of not being used.
a) Do not mix old and new batteries together.
Replace all the batteries at the same time.
b) Remove the batteries if the camera is not going
to be used for some time. This will save battery
life.
c) Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc)
or rechargeable (nickel-cadmium) batteries.
d) Battery installation should be done under adult supervision.
e) Do not get the camera wet.
Method 2
Press the ‘On/Off’ button for 3 seconds.
The LCD display will turn off.
Note: If the camera is connected to your PC, you have
to unplug the USB cable to turn off the camera.
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Taking Photos
Taking Video Footage
Once the ATC-1000 is turned on:
1. Aim at the subject you want to shoot.
2. Press the ‘Movie shutter button’ to start
recording. The time elapsed will be shown on
the LCD display.
The frame number shown on the LCD display will
indicate how many shots are available for shooting.
1. Aim at the subject that you want to shoot.
2. Press the ‘Photo shutter button’ to take photos.
The remaining number of photos, shown on the
LCD display, will decrease by one each time.
(Sometimes it will decrease by two if the photo is
very densely colored.)
3. The frame number shown on LCD display indicates
how many shots are still available before the memo-
ry is full. The counter will automatically deduct one
after each shot is taken. It is displayed as a count-
down.
3. Press the ‘Movie shutter button’ again to stop
recording. The length of the movie clip will show
on the LCD display for 3 seconds, after which the
remaining time will show. (The remaining time is
only an estimate).
4. Press and hold the ‘Menu’ button for 2 seconds to
select the desired resolution (640 x 480,
320 x 240, 160 x 120). Press the ‘Menu’ button
again to cycle through the icons representing
these resolutions (at the top of the LCD display),
as described on page 12. The icons will flash until
you press ‘Enter’ to confirm your selection.
4. When a photograph is taken, a single short ‘beep’
will be heard. After the ‘beep’ sounds, the camera is
ready to take another photo.
Note:
Note:
1. Default resolution is 640 x 480 (VGA).
2. When the time is shown, you will see‘H’for hour,
‘M’ for minute and ‘S’ for second.
1. Default resolution is 640 x 480
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a) Default 640 x 480 pixels resolution
VII) Camera Mode Selection
1. You can cycle through different shooting modes by pressing the ‘Menu’
button repeatedly. The LCD will display each mode as you press
the ‘Menu’ button.
To change the resolution, press the ‘Menu’ button until
the desired resolution icon shows on the LCD display.
Press the ‘Enter’ button to confirm your selection.
2. Press the ‘Enter’ button to confirm the selection.
3. When you want to quit the Camera Mode Selection, cycle through the icons by
pressing the ‘Menu’ button repeatedly until the selected icon stops flashing.
4. The different mode icons are shown in the table below.
b) Continuous Shutter Mode
Continuous shutter mode is activated by selecting
and confirmed by pressing the ‘Enter’ button. Press the ‘Photo shutter’ button
once to start. The ATC-1000 will take three consecutive photos accompanied by
Icon
Title
Description
three ‘beeps’. To cancel this mode reselect
and press the ‘Enter’ button.
Self timer
10 Second timer
Note:
Continuous shutter
Delete the last picture/clip
Delete all photos/footage
Takes 3 consecutive photos.
Erases the last picture/clip taken
1. It doesn’t work for taking video footage.
2. This function supports photos (640x480 VGA) only.
Erases all pictures/footage
stored in the camera
c) Self-Timer Mode
Self-timer mode is activated by selecting and confirmed by pressing the
‘Enter’ button. Press ‘Movie shutter button’ or ‘Photo shutter button’ once to
start the countdown. The ATC-1000 will count down 10 ‘beeps’ and then start
recording. To cancel this mode reselect and press the ‘Enter’ button.
High resolution
(640 x 480 pixels)
Large photo format/less
storage capability
Medium resolution
(320 x 240 pixels)
Medium photo format
d) Delete the Last Photo/Movie Clip
Low resolution
Smallest photo format/
more storage capability
(160 x 120 pixels)
To delete the last photo/movie clip you shot, press the ‘Menu’ button until
the ‘Status LCD’ displays . Press the ‘Enter’ button to confirm.
Repeat these two steps to individually delete your files.
Note: After file deletion the LCD display will adjust the remaining number
of files accordingly.
SD card
Shows SD card is being inserted
Low battery
Battery is low when this icon appears
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e) Delete All Photos/Movie Clips
The remaining number of photos will also be displayed on the LCD. All the
new captured images and video footage will be saved onto the SD card.
Note:
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. In this case, turn off the camera
and remove the SD card.
2. The letters ‘Err’ will be displayed during taking photos or video footage if
the SD card is locked.
To delete all photos/movie clips stored in your camera, press the ‘Menu’ but-
ton until the LCD displays . Press the ‘Enter’ button to confirm.
Note: It may take a few minutes to delete multiple files at one time.
f) Resolution
This camera lets you select from three photo resolutions: 640 x 480,
320 x 240, and 160 x 120 pixels. High resolution photos are better quality
because they have more pixels. The lower resolutions have fewer pixels but
allow you to take more photos. The number of photos your camera can take
depends on the resolution you choose. Since the LCD can only display four
digits at a time, SD memory cards with high storage capability will have
more photos or time available than the screen can display. In this case, the
screen will display “9999” until the number of photos or the amount of time
available has decreased enough to be displayed accurately. To switch
VIII) Downloading Images and Video Clips
After you’ve finished taking pictures, connect your camera to your PC using
the USB cable. This enables you to download your photos and video footage
to PC.
1. A new drive will be found automatically when
camera is connected to the computer. This is the
ATC-1000 drive.
2. Open the ‘100IMAGE’ folder [in the DCIM
folder] to start selecting your desired video or
image files.
3. Copy the desired video or image files to your
PC.
Note:
1. Still images will be saved in JPEG format and movies will be saved
in AVI format.
2. When ATC-1000 is connected to the PC when the SD card is in the
camera, the ‘100IMAGE’ folder will show the files on the SD card.
between high resolution , medium resolution and low resolution
press the ‘Menu’ button until the ‘Status LCD’ displays the correct icon.
Press the ‘Enter’ button to confirm your selection.
,
g) SD Card
To use a SD memory card, turn off the ATC-1000
and insert the SD memory card. When the camera
is turned on again the SD card icon will be
displayed on the LCD.
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IX) TV Mode
X) Welcome to Oregon Scientific Action Lab 1.0
After you’ve taken photos and video footage,
connect your camera to your TV using the AV
cable to view them with your family and friends.
TV mode is automatically activated when the
AV cable is connected to the camera.
Action Lab 1.0 is an easy-to-use video editing program. This program is a
comprehensive application ideal for organizing, viewing, enhancing, editing
and sharing your videos and photos. Action Lab 1.0 is a fast and powerful
video editing program that everyone from beginners to professionals can use
and enjoy.
Installing Action Lab
For Windows:
Once the cable is connected, the function keys will be
shown on the TV screen. The function keys include
Pause , Stop
, Reverse
, Play
,
1. Insert the Action Lab CD into your CD-ROM drive. The software will start
running automatically on your system. Follow the instructions on screen.
2. After finalizing the installation of the Action Lab 1.0, complete the
installation of Action Lab 1.0 by clicking the ‘Close’ icon.
Forward and Delete-One
.
1. Press the ‘Menu’ button to move the highlight
cursor along the function keys.
2. Press the‘ Enter’ button when the desired function
key is highlighted.
Note: If the Auto-run feature on your PC is turned off, you’ll have to install
the software manually by taking the following steps:
3. To delete one file select
by pressing the‘ Enter’ button.
and confirm
1. Insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive.
2. Click Start > Run.
3. In the Run dialog box, type in D:/Setup.exe (where ‘D’ is your CD-ROM drive).
4. Click OK.
5. Follow the instructions on screen to complete the installation.
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Options on the Main Screen:
Command Buttons:
Main Screen
Working with Action Lab
Getting Started
My Library – Lets you open a video clip or photo or stored video clip
and image to start editing.
In your computer:
1. Click ‘Start’.
2. Select Programs > Oregon Scientific Action Lab 1.0 > Action Lab 1.0. The
Action Lab 1.0 main screen will appear on your desktop.*
Trim – Trim the video clip you want.
Tools – There are 5 tools including drawing tool, text tool,
selection tool, filter effect and image tool.
Animation – Lets you add dynamic animation to your sports movie.
There are different categories with 100 animations.
Sound – Lets you add sound effects and background music to
your movie. You can record your own sounds to add to
your movie.
Editing/Preview
Screen
Film Line – Lets you combine different video clips to create a movie.
Playback button – Lets you play your video clips.
Main Command
Tool Panel
Buttons
Tips for capturing video:
This camera supports SD cards up to 1GB, which could hold up to 1hr of video.
However, we recommend that users keep each individual video clip at around 15 min-
utes or less, in order to maximize the performance of Action Lab 1.0.
Playback
button
Tool Panel
*As a result of our efforts to continually improve our products, the actual screen displays from the
product may differ slightly from the diagrams shown.
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Importing files into Action Lab 1.0 from ATC-1000
In Action Lab 1.0:
4. Click the ‘Close’ button to close My Library.
1. Click on the ‘My Library’ button.
Note: The maximum duration of storyboard is 1 hour.
2. Click on the ‘Import’ button to open Windows Explorer.
3. Select the video clip or image you wish to import to ‘My Library’.
5. Click the ‘Open’ button to import.
Delete the clips in the storyboard.
1. Click and highlight the video clip or image in the storyboard.
2. Click the ‘Delete’ button to remove the selected video clip or image.
6. Imported video clips or image thumbnails will appear in ‘My Library’.
Tips: Click on the ‘Files of type’ button in Windows Explorer, and choose
Avi or jpg/bmp files.
Saving a Video
As you work on your storyboard or video, it is recommended that you save
the storyboard periodically. Click the ‘Save’ button, and the contents of the
Storyboard will be saved to My Library.
Note: Please do not import the video clip from ATC1000 directly, because
the import time may be long.
Adding Video Clips and Images into the Film Line:
1. In My Library panel, click on a video clip or image with the mouse to
highlight it.
2. Click on the ‘Add’ button to add an image or video clip into the Film
Line, double-click the thumbnail for each video clip or image you want to
add, or drag the video clip or image to the film line.
3. Click and highlight the desired storyboard file. Click on the ‘Add’ button
to open the storyboard in the Film Line, double-click the thumbnail on the
storyboard (project) file you want to open, or drag the storyboard file to the
film line to open it.
Preview Video Clips
Play the video clips in the storyboard (Film Line).
1. On the Preview screen, press the ‘Play’ button to preview the video clip.
2. Press the ‘Forward’ button to play the next frame on the video clip.
3. Press the ‘Rewind’ button to play the previous frame on the video clip.
4. Press the ‘Stop’ button to stop playing the video clip.
NOTE: Information about Action Lab 1.0 is for reference only. The program is intended for home
use only; for advanced editing, users may export files to other video editing programs.
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Adding and Deleting Transition Effect between Scenes
Adding the transition effect between scenes can make your movie look more
professional.
Draw in your Video Clips
You can draw on your video clips using different colors and styles to make
your movies more fun.
1. Click the transition button (a small square box) between 2 clips on the
storyboard (Film Line). This will open the Transition Effect Panel.
2. Click the transition effect that you want to choose.
1. The Drawing Tool panel will open after clicking on the ‘Tools’ button or
the ‘Drawing’ button.
2. Click the ‘Add’ button to add a new rectangular bounding box on the
Editing/Preview screen.
3. Click ‘Quit’ button to close Transition panel.
3. Choose a color from the Color Palette or a style from the Style Palette.
4. Draw by pressing and holding the left mouse button. Draw inside the rec-
tangular bounding box.
5. Adjust the duration of drawing by changing the pointers on the time bar.
6. Only one rectangular bounding box can be added to each video clip.
Trimming a video clip
You can use the trim tool to display any portion of a video clip in your
movie by controlling which frame the video starts and stops with. The
pointers show you the exact trimming positions.
1. Select the video clip that needs to be trimmed on the Film line
(Storyboard).
2. Click the Trim Tool button.
3. On the Trim panel, click and drag either pointer on the timeline to control
where the video clips start and finish.
Adding Animation to your Video Clips
1. Click the ‘Animation’ button in the Main Commands Panel and the
Animation panel will open.
2. Click on a Category button in the panel. The category list will then be
visible.
4. To save any changes, click the Trim button.
3. Select the animation you want to add. Click the Add button or double-
click the name of animation.
5. Close the Trim tool by clicking the Cancel button.
4. Change the duration of animation by adjusting the pointers on the time
bar.
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Adding Background Music
1. Click the Sound Editing button in the Main Command Panel. This will
Create a New Storyboard
1. Click the New Storyboard button to open a new storyboard file in the
Film Line. It will clear all previous thumbnails in the Film Line.
2. If the existing storyboard in the Film Line is not saved, it will allow
the user to save the file first before closing the storyboard.
open the Sound Editing panel.
2. Click the Background button. This will open the Background Music panel.
3. Click and highlight the desired background music file name from the list.
4. Click the Play button to listen to the background music before adding it to
the video clip.
5. Click the Add button or double click the filename to add the background
music to the video clip. The background music icon and the name of the
music file will be shown at the upper left-hand of the screen.
Online Updates
To ensure that you are using the latest software version, click on the Update
Button
tures.
. This will help you to make the most of our exciting new fea-
Exporting Action Lab files
Note: If you have a firewall on your PC, the update may be blocked.
1. Click on ‘My Library’.
2. Open the edited video clip (indicated by a clapper-board icon) in My
Library.
Getting Help
Action Lab provides extensive help. If you need more information or
instructions on how to use a specific feature or tool, click the ‘Help’
3. Click on the ‘Export’ button on the Film Line (Storyboard)
4. Select the desired location on your PC.
5. Click on the ‘Save’ button.
button
in the upper right-hand corner of the screen.
6. The edited video clip will be exported to the desired location.
ATC-1000 Website
Note:
Please use the link below to check for the latest software updates, great new
features, and exciting new products.
1. Exported video clips are in AVI format.
2. More content and effects in storyboard, the export time will be longer.
3. The export time is depended on the duration of storyboard. A10 minute
storyboard, for example, may take 40 minutes to 1 hour to export.
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Troubleshooting (continued)
Troubleshooting
The remaining time is not accurate
-The remaining time is not always accurate because it is only an estimate.
The remaining time depends not only on the time recorded, but on the
color density of 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.
Before contacting an authorized service center at 1-800-853-8883 or sending
an email to [email protected], carry out the following simple checks.
They may save you the time of an unnecessary service call.
There’s no display
-Are the batteries installed properly?
-Do the batteries need replacing?
I can’t play the video footage on my television
-Make sure each end of the AV cable is properly and firmly connected to
ATC-1000 and to your television.
After ATC-1000 is connected to my PC, it cannot find the new drive
-Make sure each end of the ATC-1000 USB cable is properly and firmly
connected.
-Make sure your USB port is working properly. Try connecting another USB
device into the port. If the other device does not work, the USB port may
not be working properly. In this case, contact your system manufacturer or
the manufacturer of your USB card.
-Make sure the ATC-1000 is turned on.
Some captured video clips or images cannot be found on the SD card
-The video footage or image may be stored on the internal memory.
Connect ATC-1000 to your PC without an SD card, and it will show the files
in the internal memory .
Further Help
I can’t capture video footage or images
We make every effort to ensure the accuracy and appropriateness of the infor-
mation provided on our products. However, errors can sometimes occur. We
believe it is important for us to stand behind our products and we encourage
you to e-mail us at [email protected], or call our Consumer Services
Department at 1-800-853-8883 with any problems and/or suggestions that
you might have. Our service representatives will be happy to help you.
-Make sure there is space on the internal memory or on the SD card; the
display will tell you how much time is left for video or how many photos
you have space for.
-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.
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Oregon Scientific, Inc.
19861 SW 95th Place
Tualatin, OR 97062, USA
Hotline: 1-800-853-8883
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.
WARNING:
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.
NOTE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful 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 guaran-
tee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio
or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to cor-
rect the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help.
“ This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.”
“ Cet appareil mumérique de la class B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada”
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