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HC18_manual_1_sep 9/2/05 16:50 Page 2 Oregon Scientific ATC-1000 & Action Lab 1.0 CD-ROM Dear customer, Thank you for choosing the Oregon Scientific ATC-1000. Designed and engineered with extreme precision, the Oregon Scientific ATC-1000 includes the Oregon Scientific Action Lab 1.0 CD-ROM, which allows you to take digital photos and record cool action movie clips. The Oregon Scientific Action Lab 1.0 CD-ROM provides loads of video and photo fun.
HC18_manual_1_sep 9/2/05 16:50 Page 3 II) Technical Specifications I) Camera Precautions 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.
HC18_manual_1_sep 9/2/05 16:50 Page 4 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.
HC18_manual_1_sep 9/2/05 16:50 Page 5 V) Camera Mounting Description To mount ATC-1000 using Velcro straps: 1. Attach the rubberized patch to the underside of the dual-locking grip. 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.
HC18_manual_1_sep 9/2/05 16:50 Page 6 Turning the Camera On For your safety, do not press any buttons on the camera during sports activities. Method 1 Press the ‘On/Off’ button for 3 seconds. The LCD display will light up. VI) Quick Start 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.
HC18_manual_1_sep 9/2/05 16:50 Page 7 Taking Photos Taking Video Footage Once the ATC-1000 is turned on: The frame number shown on the LCD display will indicate how many shots are available for shooting. 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. 3. Press the ‘Movie shutter button’ again to stop recording.
HC18_manual_1_sep 9/2/05 16:50 Page 8 a) Default 640 x 480 pixels resolution 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. 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. 2. Press the ‘Enter’ button to confirm the selection. 3.
HC18_manual_1_sep 9/2/05 16:50 Page 9 e) Delete All Photos/Movie Clips To delete all photos/movie clips 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. 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.
HC18_manual_1_sep 9/2/05 16:50 Page 10 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.
HC18_manual_1_sep 9/2/05 16:50 Page 11 Working with Action Lab Getting Started 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.* Editing/Preview Screen Main Command Tool Panel Options on the Main Screen: Command Buttons: Main Screen My Library – Lets you open a video clip or photo or stored video clip and image to start editing. Trim – Trim the video clip you want.
HC18_manual_1_sep 9/2/05 16:50 Page 12 Importing files into Action Lab 1.0 from ATC-1000 4. Click the ‘Close’ button to close My Library. Note: The maximum duration of storyboard is 1 hour. In Action Lab 1.0: 1. Click on the ‘My Library’ button. 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. 6. Imported video clips or image thumbnails will appear in ‘My Library’.
HC18_manual_1_sep 9/2/05 16:50 Page 13 Adding and Deleting Transition Effect between Scenes Draw in your Video Clips Adding the transition effect between scenes can make your movie look more professional. 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. 3.
HC18_manual_1_sep 9/2/05 16:50 Page 14 Adding Background Music Create a New Storyboard 1. Click the Sound Editing button in the Main Command Panel. This will 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.
HC18_manual_1_sep 9/2/05 16:50 Page 15 Troubleshooting (continued) Troubleshooting Before contacting an authorized service center at 1-800-853-8883 or sending an email to support@safe-site.net, carry out the following simple checks. They may save you the time of an unnecessary service call.
HC18_manual_1_sep 9/2/05 16:50 Page 16 Oregon Scientific, Inc. 19861 SW 95th Place 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.
