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Technical Support

For technical support, please contact us at 

[email protected]

Video Shooting Tips

Although the Tachyon Micro cameras perform well indoors, underwater, and in low-light situations, it is specifically tuned for shooting in sunlight. So for the best looking
videos, try to shoot your action when the light is good.

Make sure that your lens is clean. One small spot can ruin a great video. Don’t be afraid to pour water over your camera to clean it. Just be sure that the rear door is
securely closed.

Disclaimer

Tachyon, Inc. will not under any circumstances be responsible for injuries or property damage incurred during the use of any of our

products.

Video Publishing Guide

Videos taken with your Tachyon Micro or Micro HD are perfect for uploading to 

YouTube®

, or other video sharing sites.

For best results, edit your videos first, cutting out all of the uninteresting bits. Adding music really helps to make a great video.
Always edit and save your videos to at least the same video resolution at which they were recorded. Don't downgrade your video quality.

See this 

YouTube page

 for optimizing your video uploads.

Be sure to mention Tachyon Micro or Tachyon Micro HD and Helmet Camera in your title or tags so that other Tachyon users can find and comment on your videos.

And be sure to see our website for video samples and for further tips and tricks on video recording and editing.

Video Statistics

The Micro XC uses Micro memory memory cards. From 4GB up to 64GB.

With a 4GB card you will get 1 hour of video, and over 100,000 still photos.

With larger cards, you can double, quadruple and octuple these numbers.

The Micro Memory cards pictured on our website an in this manual may be replaced by similar or superior cards, depending on supply.

Warranty

Warranty

Tachyon products are covered by a six month limited warranty from the date of purchase from Tachyon, Inc. The warranty covers only defects in workmanship and materials.
It does not apply to products which have been damaged due to unreasonable use or by intention nor does it cover dissatisfaction with the product.

Tachyon, Inc.’s warranty policy only covers products purchased directly from Tachyon Inc. or from our authorized resellers. If you purchased the product from our website
you will have been given a purchase number with your confirmation email. Please quote this number, along with your name and email address, in your dealings with us.

Customers outside of the United States who have purchased items from authorized resellers or from online resellers such as Amazon.com, and have problems that need to
be addressed, please contact Tachyon first to see if we can help you. We are more likely to be your quickest solution.
If our support staff cannot solve your problem by email, we will further advise you on how to proceed to remedy the problem. 
This warranty does not cover items purchased from a third party that is not authorized by Tachyon. It is not transferable to online purchases from sites such as eBay or
Craigslist.

(a) Tachyon, Inc.’s return policy covers only defective products. All sales are final. Monetary refunds will not be issued for any reason.
(b) Tachyon Inc will only accept returns of defective product within six months of purchase, as stated in the warranty above.
(c) All products will be exchanged for new products, and not for monetary returns.
(d) Before products are exchanged or returned, customer must contact Tachyon, Inc. ,via email or phone. Tachyon, Inc. will help troubleshoot the problem to
avoid the unnecessary returns. If it is determined that the camera is defective, Tachyon, Inc. will authorize the return, in writing, via email. Tachyon, Inc. may

Summary of Contents for Micro

Page 1: ...ilm to a depth of 100 feet 30 Meters The Tachyon Micro shoots video in superior quality standard ng modes Superior Quality Video and Time Lapse Photography It makes use of the 4GB 64GB Micro Memory cards for the longest recording times on the market About Tachyon Tachyon Inc is a company that deals in extremes We make extremely cool products for extreme people who engage in extreme activities In o...

Page 2: ... your Micro camera Make sure the red latch locks firmly over the cartridge For batteries we recommend Energizer Ultimate Lithium These give the longest battery life In cold weather use ONLY this kind of battery You may also make use of brand name rechargeable AAA batteries Rechargeable batteries while saving money will not last as long especially in cold weather And there is a chance that you will...

Page 3: ...hen in video mode the Tachyon Micro will record superior quality VGA video The Micro HD will record in 720p HD After you have been recording for 30 minutes your camera will pause for five seconds to save your file to your memory card But don t worry it will automatically start up again after those five seconds You will be able to edit your video with most common editing programs Always try to edit...

Page 4: ...of your camera for more than a few minutes this setting will be lost and you will need to repeat it Mounting The Tachyon XC Micro comes with one reversible Universal Mount that allows you to securely mount your camera on the top or on either side of your helmet You Micro will easily snap in and out of the Universal Mount which itself will easily slip over the strap of your goggles or on to the top...

Page 5: ... ensure waterproofing be sure to keep the rubber seal around the rear door clean and the door closed properly The Dive Lock prevents water pressure from shutting off your camera in the deep water Lock your camera by opening the back door and sliding the locking switch to the Right Close and lock the door and then start recording as normal You and high water pressure will now be unable to stop the ...

Page 6: ...e here Connecting to Your TV To connect the Micro to your TV insert the TV cable into the back of your camera and then plug in the yellow and white leads into the back of your TV to the corresponding color plugs See the next section for selecting your TV system NTSC PAL NTSC and PAL are two different TV systems The videos that you take with the Tachyon XC Micro are compatible with both You can swi...

Page 7: ...e Lithium Batteries In cold weather use ONLY this kind You will get up to 4 hours of life with Ultimate Lithium Batteries Other types of batteries will give you less recording time In cold weather use ONLY this kind of battery DO NOT mix new and used or different kinds of batteries DO NOT use rechargeable batteries DO NOT try to force your batteries into the Tachyon XC if they are not going in eas...

Page 8: ... superior cards depending on supply Warranty Warranty Tachyon products are covered by a six month limited warranty from the date of purchase from Tachyon Inc The warranty covers only defects in workmanship and materials It does not apply to products which have been damaged due to unreasonable use or by intention nor does it cover dissatisfaction with the product Tachyon Inc s warranty policy only ...

Page 9: ...shipping costs cannot be recovered by Tachyon Inc and will be considered payment for a service already rendered In the event that the recipient refuses to have the goods resent and the goods are still in like new condition Tachyon Inc will not refund shipping costs and will charge a 15 restocking fee Tachyon Inc shall NOT be liable for a injury to persons or damage to property or consequential los...

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