Estes Astrocam 007308 User manual

7308
®
Astrocam
035806
Parachute
038364
Shock cord
073209/210
Shock cord mount/anchor
072697
Engine retainer cap
ASSEMBLE ENGINE MOUNT FIN CAN UNIT
IMPORTANT: Please record date found on package and keep for future reference.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Make sure you have all parts and supplies.
KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
MODEL ROCKET INSTRUCTIONS
073211/212
Engine mount
fin can unit
(1 fin slot)
(2 fin slots)
EstesRockets.com
031393
Body tube
072840
Nose cone
073113
String
067112
Rubber Bands
X6
073217
Camera/
memory card
072700/926
Fins
1. Press firmly
together.
6.
7. Screw engine
retainer cap onto
fin can unit.
Repeat for
remaining fins.
3. Insert fin into
slot.
4. Slide fin forward until it stops.
5.
2.
090001-5325
Self-stick decal
1

4.
Pull on shock cord to
confirm knot is snug
and won’t pull through
shock cord mount.
DOUBLE KNOT
RESTS SNUGLY IN
SHOCK CORD MOUNT
INSTALL SHOCK CORD
ATTACH BODY TUBE & SHOCK CORD MOUNT
1. Align slots in body tube
with notches on fin can unit.
Slide body tube over fin can unit
until notches on fin can match
up with slots in body tube.
1. Tie double knot in
end of shock cord.
1. Attach single string
to top of nose cone
and tie double knot.
5.
6. Pull single string from top tight down
groove on bottom of nose cone and hold
with thumb while inserting into body tube
5. Wrap shroud lines loosely and
insert parachute into body tube
6. Attach shock cord to
bottom of nose cone
and tie double knot.
2. On opposite end of
single string make a
small loop and tie
double knot again.
3. 4.
2. Insert unknotted end of
shock cord through opening
of shock cord mount.
ALIGN
3.
ATTACH PARACHUTE AND SHOCK CORD
DOUBLE KNOT
PULL TIGHT DOWN GROOVE
Shock cord
DOUBLE KNOT
DOUBLE KNOT
NOTE:
Recovery wadding and parachute must
slide easily into body tube. If too tight, redo.
PREPARE FLIGHT RECOVERY
1. Push recovery
wadding down
towards end
of body tube.
7.
2. 3. 4.
3-4 SQUARES ESTES®
RECOVERY WADDING
2. Insert mount through
square hole.
ROUND END
TO FRONT
3. Orient anchor as
shown and slide it
down the inside
of body tube until it
snaps into place.
NOTE:
You may need a pen or pencil
to help push anchor in place.
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1. 2.
5. 6. 7.
3. 4.
PREPARE ENGINE
PREPARE CAMERA INSERT CAMERA
To avoid serious injury, read instructions & NAR
Safety Code included with engines.
PREPARE YOUR ENGINE ONLY WHEN
YOU ARE OUTSIDE AT THE LAUNCH SITE
PREPARING TO LAUNCH
If you do not use your prepared engine, remove
the starter before storing your engine.
WARNING: FLAMMABLE
NOTE:
When tightening engine cap,
make sure launch lugs are
centered between engine
retainer cap ridges.
TIP MUST
TOUCH
PROPELLANT!
DECAL
APPLY DECALS
You may add clear tape
as reinforcement around
body tube where it
meets fin can unit.
LAUNCH
LUGS
ON/OFF
BUTTON
16GB
MEMORY
CARD
ON/OFF
BUTTON
HOLE FOR
VIEWING
RECORDING
LIGHT
CAMERA
LENS
Use 1 each.
STARTER
PLUG
3. Remove cap before
inserting camera into
nose cone
2. Use a
paperclip or
pen to fully
insert or eject
memory card.
Push until card
clicks in place.
1. Memory card
comes installed
new. To eject or
reinsert, see
step 2.
1. Insert camera
into the nose
cone with USB
end first. Firmly
push in until
seated in
opening.
2. Attach a rubber
band to the hook on
nose cone and
stretch across to
opposite hook to
secure camera.
3. When ready to
record, press the
ON/OFF button
once. A blue light
visible through the
small hole forward
of the camera
indicates recording
and is on the same
side as the ON/OFF
button.
Please refer to camera
instructions for
additional information.
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PRECAUTIONS
PRE-LAUNCH CHECK: For safety, never launch a damaged rocket. Check the rocket's body, nose cone and fins. Also, check the engine mount, recovery system and launch lug(s).
Repair any damage before launching the rocket.
FLYING YOUR ROCKET: Choose a large field (500 ft. [152 m] square) free of dry weeds and brown grass. The larger the launch area, the better your chance of recovering your rocket.
Football fields and playgrounds are great. Launch only with little or no wind and good visibility. Always follow the National Association of Rocketry (NAR) SAFETY CODE (enclosed).
MISFIRES: TAKE THE KEY OUT OF THE CONTROLLER. WAIT ONE MINUTE BEFORE GOING NEAR THE ROCKET. Disconnect the micro-clips and remove the engine. Take the
plug and starter out of the engine. A burned starter means the starter tip was not touching engine propellant. Install a new starter; be sure the tip is touching propellant inside the engine.
Push the plug in place. Repeat steps under Countdown and Launch.
© 2020 Estes Industries, LLC • All Rights Reserved
Estes Industries, LLC, 1295 H Street, Penrose, CO, 81240. Made in Guangdong, China. PN 090004-7308 (11-20)
22
PAP
NAR SAFETY CODE NO DRY GRASS
OR WEEDS
COUNTDOWN AND LAUNCH
ESTES®LAUNCH SUPPLIES REQUIRED:
(Sold Seperately)
• Porta-Pad II
®
Launch Pad
• Electron Beam
®
Launch Controller
• Recovery Wadding
• Starters (with engines)
• Plugs (with engines)
• Estes
®
Engines: A8-3, B4-4, B6-4, C6-5
Estimated weight: 1.5 oz. (42.6 g)
4... 3...
2...
1...
16.4 ft. (5 m)
5”
(12.7 cm)
MASKING TAPE
1.
KEY
Insert key, push down
hard. Bulb will light.
While holding key down FIRMLY,
press launch button until LIFTOFF!
2. 3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
NOTE:
Key always out
until final
countdown!
NOTE:
Fully extend your
launch controller
wire before
launching.
NOTE:
Be sure and turn
camera on before
launching. Press
the ON/OFF button
once to begin
recording.
Please refer to
camera instructions
for additional
information.
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EstesRockets.com
Astrocam®
Rocket Camera
073217
ON/OFF
BUTTON
16GB
MEMORY
CARD
CAMERA
LENS
USB
CAP
Video Format: .AVI
Video Resolution: 1920 x 1080, 16:9
Picture Format: .JPG
Picture Resolution: 2560 x 1440
Frame Rate: 30 fps
Battery Charge Life: 40 minutes
USB 2.0
The 16GB memory card will provide approximately 90 minutes of recording time.
The Astrocam® can support 1 memory card up to 128GB.
Removing/Inserting
Memory Card
The memory card comes installed in
the camera. To eject the memory
card, use a paper clip or pen.
Gently press down until you feel a
click and the memory card will pop
out. To reinstall, use paper clip or
pen and gently push into slot.
Remove cap from the camera body
housing. Insert USB connector into
computer port.
For optimal viewing performance
transfer .AVI le to your local
computer’s hard disk drive and open
in Windows Media Player.
Additional software may be required.
For assistance please call [phone]
ext. 216 for Customer Service
Mon - Fri, 7:30AM - 3:30PM
© 2020 Estes Industries, LLC. All rights reserved.
Estes Industries, LLC, 1295 H Street, Penrose, CO, 81240. Made in Guangdong, China.
PN 090004-5325B (5-20)
CAMERA INSTRUCTIONS
KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
Viewing Recorded Video
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.
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 television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment o 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 dierent from that to which the receiver is connected.
—Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Caution: Changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.

Battery Charging
Charge before rst use. Insert USB connector into port in
computer or other 5V USB charger port. Blue LED slowly
blinks. Charging time is two to three hours.
Video Camera Usage
Still Picture Usage
To Turn Camera On: Press ON/OFF button for two seconds.
Blue LED light will stay on.
Press ON/OFF button quickly two
times. Blue LED will blink indicating a
photo has been taken.
LED Light Indicator
Set Date and Time
When new from factory or when using a brand new memory card,
start by doing the following. Press ON/OFF button for two
seconds. Blue LED light will stay on. Press ON/OFF button for two
seconds to turn camera off. This procedure will create the les
needed on the memory card for the next step. Insert USB
connector into USB port on computer. Select the drive letter that
corresponds to the removable storage device. Open the time text
document (time.txt). Change the date and time numbers to your
current date and time. You must use the same format as
displayed year/month/day. Click on “File”, click “Save”, click
“File”, then click “Exit”. Remove camera from USB port. Turn on
camera, turn off camera. Your videos should now display the
correct date and time.
To Turn Camera On:
Press ON/OFF button
for two seconds. Blue
LED light will stay on.
No Memory Card:
Light shuts o after
blinking three times.
Low Battery:
Light will turn o
after one half
second. After two
attempts to turn on
camera, light will
turn o and stay o.
Charge Battery:
Light blinks slowly.
When fully charged,
light remains on.
Video Recording:
Light blinks.
Standby:
Light stays on. Memory Card Full:
Light shuts o after
blinking six times.
To Begin Filming:
Press ON/OFF button.
Blue LED light begins
blinking.
To Stop Recording:
Press ON/OFF
button. Blue LED
light stays on.
To Turn Camera O:
Press ON/OFF button
for two seconds.
Blue LED will blink
slowly 3 times and
power o.
ON/OFF
BUTTON
BLUE
LED
BLUE LED
LIGHT
1. 2.
3. 4.