Oregon Scientific Fun Movie Cam AC01-18 - Manual

Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing the
Fun Movie Cam by Oregon Scientific.
At Oregon Scientific, we understand that
kids take great pride and satisfaction in recording and
viewing first person footages captured by our action cam.
For this reason, the Fun Movie Cam was designed to
allow kids to “Take The Adventure Home”.
Review the following pages for technical information and
troubleshooting which will allow you to maximize your
experience with the Fun Movie Cam.
Don’t miss any Action Moments!
Record on the GO!
OREGON SCIENTIFIC and associated trademarks and trade dress
are owned by OREGON SCIENTIFIC, Inc.
© 2011 OREGON SCIENTIFIC, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
I) Quick Start
Turning the Camera On
Press and hold the On/Off Button for 2 seconds (two beeping sounds).
The LCD screen will show the remaining time.
Taking Video Footage
1. Aim at what you want to record.
2. Press and hold the ‘Movie shutter button’ for 2 seconds to start
recording (one beeping sound). The time elapsed will be shown on the
LCD screen.
3. Press and hold the ‘Movie shutter button’ again for 2 seconds to
stop recording (two beeping sounds). The length of the video footage
will show on the LCD screen for 2 seconds, after which the remaining
time will be shown (the remaining time is an estimate only).
II) Camera Precautions
Notice the following guidelines when using your camera
• The Fun Movie Cam is shock resistant, not shock proof.
• For your safety, do not press the buttons on the camera during sports
activities.
• Do not place the camera in areas prone to dust or damp 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. This may affect the camera housing and internal components.
• Clean the lens with a soft cloth to remove fingerprints or dust.
• We recommend using Alkaline batteries in temperatures between 32°F
to 104°F (0°C to 40°C).
• The working temperature range of a normal Alkaline AA battery is 32°F
to104°F (0°C to 40°C). Above or below this temperature may cause the
batteries to malfunction, therefore for use in low temperature, we
recommend changing to Lithium batteries.
• Turn the camera off before removing the batteries or memory card. The
card and the data may be damaged if the memory card is inserted or
removed while the camera is still on.
• Remove the batteries and memory card before storing the camera for
long periods of time. Keep it in a well-ventilated place to prevent mould.
• Under the following circumstances, have the camera repaired by
qualified personnel:
a) The plug is damaged or worn.
b) The device has been dropped and/or the housing has been damaged.
c) Liquid has entered the camera.
Disclaimer:
Oregon Scientific will not, under any circumstances, be responsible for
injuries or property damage incurred during participation of any high-risk
sport/activity not endorsed or recommended by Oregon Scientific. Should
the camera malfunction under these circumstances, it would not be
Covered by the warranty. The warranty will cover manufacturing defects.
Notes on copyright:
Users are asked to note that the transfer of memory containing videos,
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.
Oregon Scientific will not assume any responsibility for camera
malfunction caused by liquid entering the camera as a result of misuse by
the user.
Precaution:
Step 1: Apply silicon grease (not included)
Step 2: Ensure both o-rings are attached.
Step 3: Replace the cover.
Liquid may get inside the camera if the battery cover is
not firmly closed.
• If the camera gets wet, wipe the liquid off as soon as possible with a dry
cloth.
• Other camera accessories may not be water resistant.
• Ensure the o-rings are clean and have silicon grease applied before use
underwater or in wet conditions.
Using the camera in cold weather
• We recommend using Energizer e2 lithium batteries in cold weather.
Don’t use the camera in extreme temperatures
as this may cause the camera to malfunction.
Attention:
• Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged;
• Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from the camera before
being charged;
• Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult supervision;
• The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited;
• Exhausted batteries are to be removed from the camera.
III) Technical Specifications
• Sensor resolution 640x480 VGA CMOS sensor
• SD memory card drive supports cards of up to 4GB (not included)
• Video Resolution
640 x 480 pixels (30-frames per second)
• Black & White Status LCD
• Focusing range 3m~infinity
• Movie images AVI
• File format of Interface USB (1.1)
• Battery 2 x 1.5V AA alkaline batteries (not included)
IV) Computer System Requirements
Minimum System Requirements
• Pentium III 800 MHz or higher
• Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Apple
Mac OS10.6 or above
• 128 MB RAM
• 800 MB Free hard disk space
• SVGA 800 x 600 resolution video support (32 bit)
• 16 bit Windows compatible sound device
* In some cases, the frame rate may be automatically reduced to
maximize the memory usage.
V) Camera Description
1. Lens Body
2. Handheld Bicycle Combo Mount
3. Helmet Mount
4. O-ring
5. USB cable
6. AV cable
7. Rubberized patch
8. LCD screen
9. ON/OFF
10. Movie shutter button & Confirm button
11. Menu button & Select button
12. Mini-USB port
13. AV port
14. SD card slot
15. SD card (not included)
16. Battery door
17. Batteries (not included)
VI) Camera Mounting Description
The camera can be mounted in a number of ways as
described below:
Fixing the Handheld Bicycle Combo Mount
a) Unscrew the lens body holder until it is wide enough for the lens
body.
b) Put the lens body in between.
c) Adjust the direction of the holder and tighten the screw until the
holder grabs the ridges on the sides of the lens body.
d) With the handle, point and shoot the video with hands.
e) To mount it on a bicycle, just release the latch at the bottom of the
handle.
f) Put it around the handlebar of the bicycle with the rubberized patch
provided.
g) Finally secure it by closing the latch.
Fixing the Helmet Mount
a) Unscrew the helmet mount until it wide enough for the lens body.
b) Put the lens body in between.
c) Tighten the screw until the mount grabs the ridges on the sides of the
lens body.
d) Stick the velcro tapes (not included) provided either to the bottom or
to the side of the helmet mount, depends on how you want to put it
on the helmet.
e) Stick the velcro tapes again to the helmet where you want to mount
the camera.
f) Press the velcro tapes together to put up the camera on the helmet.
g) The adhesive at the back of the velcro tapes will take 72 hours to
reach its maximum loading performance on the applied surfaces.
h) These adhesive are relatively strong, they may wear the applied
surface if you try to peel off the velcro tapes.
VII) Camera Usage
Battery Installation
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 downwards to open the battery slot door.
3. Insert 2 x AA alkaline batteries into the battery slot with the polarity in
the direction as shown.
4. Close the battery slot door and screw on the end of unit cover.
Note:
a) When the battery is low, the low battery icon will appear on the LCD
screen. Always upload video footage to your PC prior to replacing
batteries to avoid memory loss.
b ) Do not mix old and new batteries together. Replace both batteries at
the same time.
c) Remove the batteries if the camera is not going to be used for
extended periods of time.
c) 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 together.
Turning the Camera On
Press and hold the On/Off Button for 2 seconds (two beeping sounds).
The LCD screen will show the remaining time.
For your safety, do not press any buttons on the camera during sports
activities.
Turning the Camera Off
Press and hold the On/Off Button for 2 seconds (two beeping sounds).
The LCD screen will turn off.
Note: If the camera is connected to your PC, you have to unplug the
USB cable to turn the camera off.
Note: Ensure that the camera is turned off during the insertion or the
removal of the SD card. The card and the data may be damaged if the SD
card is inserted or removed while the camera is on.
SD card insertion/removal
Insert:
1. Turn the camera off .
2. Unscrew the cover at the end of the unit.
3. Turn the SD card upside down (connect terminals facing up) then insert
it carefully and completely until it clicks in place.
4. Screw the cover back onto the end of the unit.
Remove:
1. Turn the camera off.
2. Unscrew the cover at the end of the unit.
3. Push the card until it clicks, then pull the card out.
4. Screw the cover back onto the end of the unit.
Note:
a. Ensure the card is inserted correctly.
b. Do not touch the connect terminals on the back of the SD card.
c. The connect terminals should be facing the same way as the LCD
screen.
d. The card may be damaged if it is not fully inserted.
e. The card and the data may be damaged if the SD card is inserted
or removed while the camera is on.
Taking Video Footage
1. Aim at what you want to record.
2. Press and hold the ‘Movie shutter button’ for 2 seconds to start
recording (one beeping sound). The time elapsed will be shown on
the LCD screen.
3. Press and hold the ‘Movie shutter button’ again for 2 seconds to
stop recording (two beeping sounds). The length of the video
footage will show on the LCD screen for 2 seconds, after which the
remaining time will be shown (the remaining time is an estimate
only).
Note:
1. When the time is shown, you will see ‘H’ for hour, ‘M’ for minute,
and ‘S’ for second.
2. If the recording time is long, the video file may be separated into
two files automatically. The user does not need to monitor this
process, the camera will resume filming once the file is saved (after
a couple of seconds).
Please note that the time duration needed to save video files may
vary depending upon the length of the file. Please be patient during
this process.
VIII) Menu Settings
1. Press and hold the Menu button for 2 seconds (one beeping sound) to
start selecting options.
2. You can shift through different settings by pressing the Menu button
repeatedly. The LCD will show each settings as you press the Menu
button .
3. Press the Menu button to toggle the selections.
4. Press the ‘Confirm’ button to confirm the selection (one beeping sound).
5. When you want to exit the Menu Selection mode, shift through the
icons by pressing the Menu button repeatedly until the selected icon
stops flashing. Alternatively you can hold Menu down for 2 seconds.
This will exit Menu Selection mode.
Privacy Mode
This mode allows the user to disable the sound features.
1. After you entered the Privacy Mode, press ‘Menu’ to select between
ON / OFF. Make your selection by pressing the Confirm .
2. If you select ON, this will turn the privacy mode ON and disable the
sound features while still recording the audio, vice versa.
3. You must confirm one of the choices to move onto the next menu
mode.
Sound Recording
1. Once you enter this mode, press ‘Menu’ to select between ON / OFF.
Make your selection by pressing the Confirm .
2. If you select OFF, that means sound will not be recorded during filming,
vice versa.
Deleting video footage
To delete the last video footage that was recorded, press the Menu button
until the LCD screen shows . Press the Confirm button to confirm.
Repeat these two steps to individually delete your files.
Note: After file deletion, the LCD screen will adjust the remaining number
of files accordingly.
Delete All Video Footage
To delete all video footage stored in your camera, press the Menu button
until the LCD screen shows . Press the Confirm button to verify.
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.
Setting the Year
Press the ‘Menu button’ to adjust the last digit of the year. Press the
‘Confirm’ button to verify the last digit. Press the ‘Menu’ button to select
the 3rd digit of the year and the ‘Confirm’ button to verify, after which you
will be able to adjust the month.
Setting the Month
When adjusting the month, the “M” will be shown. Press the ‘Menu button’
to adjust the month. Press the ‘Confirm’ button to verify, after which you
would be able to adjust the day and proceed to setting the day.
Setting the Day
When adjusting the day, the “D” will be shown. Press the ‘Menu button’ to
adjust the day. Press the ‘Confirm’ button to verify, after which you would
be able to adjust and proceed to setting the time.
Setting the Time
When adjusting the hour, the “H” will be shown. Press the ‘Menu button’
to adjust the hour. Press the ‘Confirm’ button to verify the hour, after
which you would be able to adjust the and proceed to setting the minute.
When adjusting the minute, the “M” will be shown. Press the ‘Menu
button’ to adjust the minute. Press the ‘Confirm’ button to verify the time
and exit this mode.
SD Memory Card
In this unit, you can use SD Memory Cards of up to 4GB.
To use an SD memory card, turn off the camera and insert the SD
memory card. When the camera is turned on again the SD card icon will
be displayed on the LCD screen.
The remaining time on the SD card will also be displayed on the LCD
screen. All of the video footage will now 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 screen. In this case, turn off
the camera and remove the SD card.
2. The SD card is equipped with a Write-Protect switch that can prevent
writing and formatting to the card. The letters ‘Err’ will be displayed if
the SD card is locked with Write-Protect switch.
3. We recommend using SanDisk SD cards.
IX) Connecting to a computer
You can upload your recorded video footages to a PC by connecting the
camera to your PC using the USB cable.
1. Turn the camera on.
2. Connect the camera to a PC via the USB cable.
3. “F” appears on the camera LCD screen, which means camera is
connected to your PC and files are available for review.
4. To choose to review Files in the SD card the user should press
‘Confirm’ .Once selected the camera drive appears in the
[My Computer] folder.
*If you are connecting the camera to a PC for the first time, the required
driver is installed automatically so that the camera can be recognized by
Windows Plug and Play.
5. Open the camera drive to start selecting your desired video files. Copy
the desired video to your PC.
XI) Playing back video footage on a TV
1. Turn the camera and TV off.
2. Connect your camera to your TV using the AV cable.
3. Turn the TV and the camera on.
4. There are 2 modes available, Playback (PB) and Viewfinder (VF).
5. “PB” appears on the LCD screen as default. To change to VF press
the ‘Menu’button then ‘Confirm’ . Once this mode is selected, a real
time image will appear on your TV screen (or PMP). When in VF mode
all record functions are disabled. TV mode is automatically activated
when the AV cable is connected to the camera and TV.
6. If PB mode is selected the function keys will be shown on the TV
screen. The function keys include Pause , Stop , Scan Back , Play
,Scan Forward and Delete One .
7. Press the Menu button to move the highlight cursor along the function
keys.
8. Press the Confirm button when the desired function key is highlighted.
9. To delete one file, select the Delete-One icon and confirm by pressing
the Confirm button .
10. Whilst in either mode, to change to the other, the AV cable must be
disconnected and step 1 through to step 4 should be followed.
XII) Troubleshooting
There’s no display
• Are the batteries properly installed?
• Do the batteries need replacing?
After the camera is connected to my PC, it cannot
find the new drive in the ‘My Computer’ folder
• Ensure each end of the USB cable is properly and firmly connected.
• Ensure 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 have a malfunction. In this case, contact your system
manufaturer or the manufacturer of your USB card.
I can’t capture video footage
• Ensure there is enough space on the SD card; the display will tell
you how much time there is left for video recording.
• Ensure the SD card is not locked. The letters “Err” will be displayed if
the SD card is locked.
The remaining time is not accurate
• The remaining time is an estimate.
• The remaining time depends not only on the time recorded, but on
the color density of the 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.
I can’t play the video footage on my television
• Ensure each end of the AV cable is properly and firmly connected to
the camera and to your television.
• Ensure the camera and television are both turned on.
• Ensure you have selected PB to view files.
The sound is very low or there is no sound
• Ensure the audio is on by following the instructions in the Sound
Recording section.
• The camera is specifically designed for extreme sports and is
waterproof, it is for this reason that we have made the microphone less
sensitive.
Further Help
We make every effort to ensure the accuracy and appropriateness of the
information provided on our products. We encourage you to contact our
Technical Support Team at [email protected] with any problems
and/or suggestions, or, call our Customer Service Department
at 44 1 628 580 154. Our service representatives will be happy to help
you. Please note that the Technical Support Team cannot issue or
authorize any RMA’s or replacements. For an RMA or replacement
please contact
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
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
Oregon Scientific - Fun Movie Cam
I . Quick Start ............................................................1
II . Camera Precautions ............................................1
III . Technical Specifications ..................................... 4
IV . Computer System Requirements ...................... 4
V . Camera Description ............................................ 5
VI . Camera Mounting Description ........................... 6
VII . Camera Usage ...................................................7
VIII . Menu Settings .................................................10
IX . Connecting to a computer .................................13
XI . Playing back video footage on a TV ..................14
XII . Troubleshooting ................................................15
Take out the o-rings and use your fingers to gently
rub on a thin layer of silicon grease onto the
surface of the o-rings. The silicon grease needs to
be applied on the o-rings evenly.
Both o-rings need silicon grease applied to
them. Follow the instructions in Step 1.
Make sure the cover is firmly closed.
Oregon Scientific (UK) Limited
Unit 1, Switchback, Gardner Road
Maidenhead, Berkshire SL6 7RJ, UK
Tel: 44 1 628 580 154
Fax: 44 1 628 634 981
Website: www.oregonscientific.co.uk
Email: [email protected]
Warning:
Not suitable for children under 36
months.Small parts. Choking hazard!
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.
DISPOSAL
Do not dispose this product as unsorted municipal waste.
Collection of such waste separately for special treatment
is necessary .
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television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct 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.
INFORMATION FOR USERS
In accordance with European Directives 2002/95/CE, 2002/96/CE and
2003/108/CE on the restriction of the use of dangerous substances in
electric and electronic equipment as well as their waste disposal.
The barred symbol of the rubbish bin shown on the equipment indicates
that, at the end of its useful life, the product must be collected
separately from other waste. Therefore, any products that have reached
the end of their useful life must be given to waste disposal centres
specializing in separate collection of waste electrical and
electronic equipment, or given back to the retailer at the time of
purchasing new similar equipment, on a one for one basis.
The adequate separate collection for the subsequent start-up of the
equipment sent to be recycled, treated and disposal of in an
environmentally compatible way contributes to preventing possible
negative effects on the enviropment and health and optimises the
recycling and reuse of components making up the apparatus.
Abusive disposal of the product by the user involves application of the
administration sanctions according to the laws in force.
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