Oregon Scientific ATCGecko Gecko HD Camera Owner's manual

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ATCChameleon – 4
Quick Start Guide
Package Contents
Thank you for purchasing the ATCChameleon Dual lens Action Camera, this package should
contain the:
1� Main Camera Unit
2� Base mount
3� Vented mount
4� Tripod mount
5� USB cable
6� Quick Start Guide
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6�
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Technical Specications
Sensor resolution 2M pixels CMOS (both front and rear lens)
Memory card Supports Micro SD/SDHC Class 4 card or above and compatible
up to 32GB (not included)
Movie storage Horizontal split mode -- 960x720P pixels each view, 30fps
(combined video = 1920x720P)
Vertical split mode – 1280x720P pixels each view, 30fps
(combined video = 1280x1440P)
Focusing range 2m~innity
Movie images MP4
USB Interface USB 2�0
Rechargeable battery (built-
in) capacity
1050mAh
Dimensions 114�5mm(L) x 40mm(W) x 48mm(H)
Waterproof standard IPX4
Operating systems for PC
software
WinXP / Vista / 7 or Apple Mac OS X 10�7 or above
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Minimum System Requirements
Window Environment: 3�0 Ghz Intel Pentium D (dual-core) or faster running Window XP (Service
Pack 2 or later), Windows Vista, Windows7
Mac Environment: Intel-based Mac running Mac OS X 10�7 Lion or later
2GB RAM
1GB or greater video card
1280x960 resolution video support (32bit)
Computer System Requirements
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Operating Elements - Main Unit
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1� Slide Switch (off -- on)
2� MEMORY indicator
3� BATTERY indicator
4� MicroSD card slot
5� Micro USB socket
6� 180° adjustable lens
7� ON / OFF indicator
8� STATUS button
9� Video Screen switch
10� Microphone and speaker
11� Quick Release bracket
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Operating Elements - Battery Charging
ATCChameleon has a built-in lithium polymer rechargeable battery, you can recharge the battery
via USB�
1� Switch off the Slide switch�
2� Connect the camera to a USB port with the supplied USB cable� When charging starts, the
BATTERY indicator will turn red�
3� When charging is nished, the BATTERY indicator turns off.
4� Remove the camera from the USB port�
Note
Please fully charge the battery before rst use.
Battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, re or the like.
CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced�
Replace only with the same or equivalent type�
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Operating Elements - MicroSD card Insertion
1� Open the side hatch�
2� Insert the MicroSD card until it clicks in place� Ensure the MicroSD card terminals are facing
down�
3� To remove the MicroSD card, push the card until it clicks then pull the card out�
Note
Always insert or remove the MicroSD card when the the camera is off�
MicroSD cards with Class 6 or above are recommended to use for the best performance
during recording�
Supports up to 32GB MicroSD cards�
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Operating Elements - Date & Time Setting
1� Download and install the ATCChameleon PC software from http://atc.oregonscientic.com
2� Run the PC software on the PC�
3� Connect the camera to the USB port of the PC with the supplied USB cable� Then switch on
the Slide switch�
4� Click the
button on the PC software� Press SET button to send the PC local time and local
main frequency setting to the camera�
5� Unplug the camera from the USB port to complete the synchronization�
Note on mains frequency
Input the correct local mains frequency� The shutter frequency will match the local mains
frequency to reduce banding and flicker effect while recording under certain types of
lighting, such as uorescent or mercury vapour lamp.
If you are uncertain about the local mains frequency, test both 50Hz and 60Hz and choose
the one that produces the best results�
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Yellow
REC
Red
1� Switch on the Slide switch�
2� The camera is under the stand by mode while ON / OFF indicator turns yellow�
3� Recording starts in a moment when the ON / OFF indicator turns red�
4� To stop recording, switch off the Slide switch�
5� Shut down the camera�
Operation - Video recording
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Operation - Battery and MicroSD card memory capacity status checking
1� Open the side door�
2� Press the STATUS button to check the current battery and MicroSD card memory status�
3� The ON / OFF indicator turns yellow�
4� The battery and memory indicator turn on for indicating the status�
5� The camera will be turned off automatically
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Operation - Video screen selection
1� Open the side door
2� Select the vertical or horizontal format of video screen by sliding the video slide switch
Note
The video will be stored in the selected video format�
The video screen format can not be changed in PC software after recording�
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Operation - Import video
Connecting to a computer with Windows operation system
Connect the camera to a computer with the provided USB cable�
Switch on the Slide switch� The computer will recognize the camera as a “removable disk”�
Open the “DCIM” folder of the removable disk�
Double click on a le to open it.
Connecting to a Mac
Connect the camera to a Macintosh with the provided USB cable and then turn on the camera�
The Macintosh will recognize the camera automatically as an external hard drive
Please note that in order to remove completely the deleted les from the MicroSD card, empty the
trash before ejecting the camera�
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Computer software
Click the
button to select the video le or drag the le into the software window.
File name
Drag le into the
software window to
play video
Swap
Picture in picture
Single Video Display
Double Video Display
Full Screen
ResizeInfoSetting
Open le
Play /
Volume /
Pause
Mute
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Mounting - Tripod Mount
Tripod Mounting
Slide the quick release bracket to the tripod mount�
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Mounting - Vented Helmet Mount
Note
The ATCChameleon can be mounted on our range of mountings which are sold separately
Mountings warnings
Make sure the mounting is secure before embark�
Do not modify the mounting object structurally to mount the camera�
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Precautions - Camera
Notice the following guidelines when using your camera
The camera is shock resistant, not shock proof�
Do not let operating the camera distract you from your immediate surrounding�
Do not place the camera in areas prone to dust or damp for long periods of time� This may cause
a re or an electric shock.
Do not leave the camera in places exposed to extremely high temperatures, such as under direct
sunlight, for long periods of time� This may affect the camera housing and internal components�
Clean the lens with a soft cloth to remove ngerprints or dust.
Do not disassemble the camera�
Turn the camera off before the MicroSD card� The card and the data may be damaged if the
MicroSD card is inserted or removed while the camera is still on�
Remove the MicroSD card before storing the camera for long periods of time� Keep it in a well-
ventilated place to prevent mould�
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Precautions - Waterproof
The camera is waterproof up to IPX4 standard. Oregon Scientic will not assume any
responsibility
for camera malfunction caused by liquid entering the camera as a result of misuse by the user
Liquid may get inside the camera if the battery cover is not rmly closed.
If the camera gets wet, wipe the liquid off as soon as possible with a dry cloth�
Other camera accessories may not be waterproof�
Don’t use the camera in extreme temperatures as this may cause the camera to malfunction�
Waste electrical and electronic equipment
The crossed-out wheeled bin
indicates the product needs to be
disposed of separately and not as
domestic waste�
Battery disposal
Do not dispose of used batteries
with domestic waste�
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�
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FCC Compliance Statement
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�
Changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment�
FCC WARNING
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 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 the receiver�
Connect the equipment into an outlet different from that to which the receiver is connected�
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician for help�
* Shielded USB cable and RCA cable with ferrite must be used with this unit to ensurecompliance
with the class B FCC limits�
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