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  • Page 1 User Manual...

  • Page 2: Before You Start

    BEFORE YOU START Declaration of Conformity Responsible Party: JK Imaging Ltd. Address: 1411 W. 190th Street, Suite 550, Gardena, CA 90248, USA Company Website: www.kodakpixpro.com INDUSTRY CANADA This device complies with Canadian RSS-210. This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard (s).Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
  • Page 3 Déclaration d’exposition aux radiations: Le produit est conforme aux limites d’exposition pour les appareils portables RF pour les Etats-Unis et le Canada établies pour un environnement non contrôlé. Le produit est sûr pour un fonctionnement tel que décrit dans ce manuel. La réduction aux expositions RF peut être augmentée si l’appareil peut être conservé...
  • Page 4 - EN 62209-2: 2010 Human exposure to radio frequency fields from handheld and bodymounted wireless communication devices — Human models, instrumentation, and procedures Part 2: Procedure to determine the specific absorption rate (SAR) for wireless communication devices used in close proximity to the human body (frequency range of 30 MHz to 6 GHz) - EN 300 328 V1.8.1 : 2012 Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM);...
  • Page 5 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.

  • Page 6: Contents

    All trademarks mentioned in this manual are used for identification purposes only and are properties of their respective owners. This manual provides you with instructions on how to use your new KODAK PIXPRO digital camera. Every effort has been made to ensure that the contents of this manual are accurate, however JK Imaging Ltd.

  • Page 7: Safety Notes

    SAFETY NOTES Safety notes for this camera Do not drop the camera or allow it to hit When you take the camera from a cold place solid objects. to a warmer environment, condensation may occur. Please wait for a reasonable period of Do not attempt to disassemble or repair time before you turn it on.
  • Page 8 Safety notes for battery Do not heat the battery or throw it into a Please use a battery that is the same type as the one included. fire to avoid a possible explosion. Please use the attached charger to Do not store the battery in a hot charge the battery.
  • Page 9 Safety notes for memory card We suggest buying only well-known, Do not modify the name of the files or name brand memory cards to ensure folders of the memory card using your peak performance. PC. Modifying the file names may cause the files to not be recognized on the Format the memory card using the camera camera or a possible error may occur.
  • Page 10 Other Safety Notes Do not disconnect the power or turn the camera off during the update process. Doing so may cause incorrect data to be written and the camera may not power on later. Do not hang the neck strap of the camera around the neck of a child. When using your camera on an airplane, observe the relevant rules specified by the airline.

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS BEFORE YOU START .... 1 MODE OVERVIEW ....27 LCD Screen Display ......27 SAFETY NOTES ....6 Overview of the screen icons in photo shooting mode ....27 CONTENTS ......10 Overview of the Screen Icons in Movie Mode ........29 GETTING READY ....
  • Page 12 AF Area ..........55 PLAYBACK ......71 Macro Mode ........56 Viewing Photos and Videos ....71 Self-timer Mode ......... 57 Thumbnail View ........72 Flash Mode ........58 Using Zoom Playback (for still pictures only) ........73 WB (White Balance) Mode ....60 Continuous Shot Group Playback ..74 Continuous Shot Mode .......
  • Page 13 Movie Size ........83 Touch-up ........96 Quality ...........84 Resize ...........97 MF (Manual Focus) Assist ....85 Playback Settings ......97 AF Assist Beam ......86 Protect ..........98 Digital Zoom ........86 Delete ...........98 Shoot Setting 2 ........87 DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) ..99 Date Imprint ........88 Trim ..........
  • Page 14 Copy to Card ......106 Exit ..........115 File Numbering ......106 Video System ........116 Reset settings ......107 Supported HDMI Connections ..117 Version ........107 Connecting HDMI-Ready TV ..117 HDMI CEC Control ......118 CONNECTION SETTINGS . 108 Set Eye-Fi SD Card Connection Mode ..........

  • Page 15: Getting Ready

    GETTING READY Accessories Included Your camera box should contain the camera model you purchased along with the following accessories. If anything is missing or appears to be damaged, please contact your retailer. (Based on sales in different countries or regions, the shape of the AC adapter will vary. Please subject to the actual product will prevail.) Rechargeable AC adapter...

  • Page 16: Install Lens Cap And Neck Strap

    Install lens cap and neck strap...

  • Page 17: Part Names

    Part Names 1. Micro HDMI Port 2. Micro USB Port 3. Zoom Lever 4. Shutter Button 5. Strap Eyelet Exposure Compensation Button Continuous Shot Button 8. Power Button 9. AF Assist Beam/Self-timer Lamp 10. Flash Lamp 11. Lens...
  • Page 18 12. Microphone 13. Electronic View Finder (EVF) Electronic View Finding Window/ LCD Screen Button 15. LED Indicator Lamp 16. Mode Dial Fast Video Recording Button Menu Button Jog Dial ] AF Button/Up Button ] Delete Button/Self-timer Button/Down Button ] Macro Button/Left Button ] Flash Button/Right Button Display Button Playback Button...
  • Page 19 24. Pivoting LCD Screen 25. Speaker 26. Lens Function Ring Lever 27. Lens Function Ring 28. Battery Cover 2 9. Tripod Socket 28. Battery Cover 2 9. Tripod Socket...

  • Page 20: Installing Battery And Memory Card

    Installing Battery and Memory Card 1. Open the battery cover according to the 2. Insert the battery into the battery direction of arrow. compartment according to the negative and positive directions as illustrated in the picture. Push the battery down until it locks in place.
  • Page 21 3. Insert the memory card into the memory 4. Close the battery cover. card slot as shown in the diagram . Write protection buckle The memory card (SD/SDHC) is optional and not included in all camera packaging. If you have to purchase a memory card, select one with storage capacity between 4GB and 32GB to ensure correct data storage.

  • Page 22: Charging Battery

    Charging Battery Please insert the battery and charge it under shutdown mode. 1. Connect the camera and the power charger using the supplied Micro USB cable. 2. Insert the plug of the power charger into the power outlet to charge the battery. After the battery is stored for a long period of time, use the supplied power charger to charge the battery prior to...

  • Page 23: Pivoting Lcd Screen

    Pivoting LCD Screen The LCD screen is housed in the camera's body. You may follow the directions shown below to move it as needed: 1. Turn on the LCD screen along the direction 1. Turn on the LCD screen along the direction shown by arrow ①.

  • Page 24: Turning Camera On And Off

    Turning Camera On and Off Press the power button to turn the camera on. To turn the camera off, press the power button again. Power Button When the power is off, press and hold the button to power on and enter playback mode.

  • Page 25: Set Your Language, Date/Time

    Set your Language, Date/Time Set your Language, Date/Time after the first power-on Language 1. When you turn the camera on for the Sound Settings Sound first time, the language selection screen Power Saver Powe Auto Auto appears. Language Langu English nglish 2.

  • Page 26: Resetting Your Language

    Resetting your Language After you set your language for the first time, follow the instructions below to reset your language. Sound Settings 1. Press the button, press the [ Power Saver Auto ] button to select , and press Language English button to enter the menu.

  • Page 27: Resetting Date/Time

    Resetting Date/Time After you set your Date/Time for the first time, follow the instructions below to reset date and time. Sound Settings 1. Press the button, press the [ ] button to select , and press Power Saver Auto button to enter the menu. Language English World Time...

  • Page 28: Mode Overview

    MODE OVERVIEW LCD Screen Display Overview of the screen icons in photo shooting mode 9 10 11 00:00:00 0000 x3.0 EV-0.0 F00.0 0/0000 ISO00000 1 Eye-Fi ON (with signal) Video Pixels Color Effect Zoom Display(By turning the NO Memory Card 2 Focus Mode Zoom Lever) Tips...
  • Page 29 00:00:00 0000 x3.0 EV-0.0 F00.0 0/0000 ISO00000 Lens Function Ring 24 Focus Frame White Balance Custom Settings Exposure Compensation ISO Value AF Area Value Shutter Speed 26 Shooting Mode Expo Metering Single / Continuous 22 Histogram 27 Custom Settings Shot / HDR / WDR / AE Bracketing 23 Aperture Value Macro Mode...

  • Page 30: Overview Of The Screen Icons In Movie Mode

    Overview of the Screen Icons in Movie Mode 00:00:00 00/15 Battery Status Number of Videos Captured Continuous Recording Time Movie Mode...

  • Page 31: Overview Of The Screen Icons In Playback Mode

    Overview of the Screen Icons in Playback Mode 2014/04/23 000-0000 0000 Thumbnail3x3 Eye-Fi ON (with signal) Image Area Quality Zoom Magnification Area Capture Date Image Zoom Ratio File Name Index Prompt Shooting Pixel Ratio Touch-up Image Size Battery Status DPOF File Icon Continuous Shot Group Playback File Protection Icon...

  • Page 32: How To Take Pictures

    How to take pictures 1. Hold the camera with both hands as shown in the figure, not blocking the flash and lens by fingers. 2. Aim the camera at the object and then frame with the LCD screen. 3. Use the zoom lever to select Tele or Wide positions to zoom in or out on your subject.

  • Page 33: Using The Mode Dial

    Using the Mode Dial This camera provides a convenient mode dial that allows you to manually switch between different modes with ease. The available modes are listed below: Mode Name Icon Description In this mode, the optimal conditions for taking pictures will be set Auto Mode based on the subject and environment.
  • Page 34 Manual Mode For manually setting the aperture, shutter speed and ISO value. This mode automatically enhances facial features with skin Face Beautifier softening touches and eye brightening capabilities. Make image transmission and remote control by connecting smart Wi-Fi Mode device with Wi-Fi. Choose from 14 different pre-set scene types and effects for your Scene Mode photos.
  • Page 35 Please refer to the table below if any 1. Turn the mode dial to select the nonadjustable options in mode: mode you want. (O: Optional X: Not optional) 2. Press the button to configure settings. 2. Press the [ ] button to select Mode Aperture Shutter an adjustment setting.

  • Page 36: Face Beautifier

    Face Beautifier 1. Turn the mode dial to select face beautifier mode ( 2. Press the button and press the [ ] button to select 3. Roll the jog dial to select an option and press the button to confirm and enter the shooting screen.

  • Page 37: Wi-Fi Mode

    Wi-Fi Mode Make image transmission and remote control by connecting smart device with Wi-Fi. Matters needing attention before use: Before use, please confirm that your smart device is a smart phone with Android 2.3 or 4.x system, a tablet computer with Android 4.x or is an iOS 6/7 system. If not, please upgrade your smart device before using the APP.
  • Page 38 AP mode Setting pre-connected device for the following serial number: 「 • Settings」： SSID: KODAK PIXPRO AZ651_XXXX WPA2-PSK: XXXXXXXX Customize the Wi-Fi settings for the camera system. Refresh • 「Station」： Back Use the Station Mode to connect to a “Personal Hotspot”...
  • Page 39 Station Enable image transmission and remote Settings of Smart Device: control by connecting the camera with a 1. Enable the Wi-Fi of smart device and then Wi-Fi access point created by your smart search surrounding wireless devices. device. 2. Select the name of camera SSID to be 1.
  • Page 40 Press the [ ] button to select: Enter Password • Scan: Search again surrounding wireless devices. • : Select the name of device to be connected. • Back: Back to Wi-Fi mode select Type the network security key screen. Save Cancel 4.
  • Page 41 5. Connect to network after storing the Display of Wi-Fi Connection Status: password. The Wi-Fi has successfully connected but • If connected, the LCD screen will APP is not enabled. display as shown below: The Wi-Fi has successfully connected and •...
  • Page 42 For interrupting the connection: The Wi-Fi of smart device interrupts: Wi-Fi Mode Disconnect from device? • No: Keep Wi-Fi connected and back • Back: Back to Wi-Fi mode select screen. to previous page. • Yes: Disconnect and back to Wi-Fi mode for interface selection.
  • Page 43 Setting DSC Device The name of this camera can be changed through key stroking. The default name of DSC device is「KODAK 1. Select the and then press the PIXPRO AZ651」. Change the name of button to enter the setting interface. DSC device through key stroking.

  • Page 44: Scene Mode

    Scene Mode You can select an appropriate mode from the 14 scene modes according to the type of environment you are shooting. The camera then configures the most appropriate settings automatically. 1. Rotate the mode dial to , then the LCD screen will display as below: Auto Scence The camera automatically detects the most suitable shooting scene.
  • Page 45 Scene Description The camera automatically detects the most suitable shooting Auto Scene scene. Panorama Mode For shooting 360-degree landscape. Handheld Night Reduce blur when shooting low light/ illuminated scenes. Multi Exposure Take several shots and overlap as a single image. The camera automatically takes a picture when a dog’s face is Cat/Dog detected.
  • Page 46 Auto Scene (ASCN) In “ASCN” scene mode, the camera can detect different environments intelligently and automatically select the best scene and photo settings for you. “ASCN” can intelligently detect the following scenes: Mode Name Description The camera will automatically adjusts the exposure and focus to Auto ensure the best possible pictures.
  • Page 47 Panorama Mode 3. Compose your shot on the LCD screen This feature allows you to capture a panoramic and half press the shutter button to focus view that will have significantly more content on the subject. After focusing, fully press than a single photograph.
  • Page 48 Multi Exposure Panoramic image can be played back Suitable for shooting moving objects (as by the method of flash playing. Please many as 6) in the same background. see the animation panoramic playback on page 75. Keep camera steady before shooting. Press and hold the shutter button to During shooting, the flash, self-timer, take 6 photos continuously when it will...
  • Page 49 Functions that can be adjusted in each scene are as below: Scene Adjustable Functions Auto Scene Flash* /Self-timer Panorama Mode None Handheld Night Expo Metering/Self-timer* Multi Exposure Expo Metering Cat/Dog Auto Shooting/Continuous Shot/Expo Metering/Macro Snow Continuous Shot/Expo Metering/Flash/Self-timer Party Continuous Shot/HDR/Expo Metering/Flash/Self-timer/Macro Sport Continuous Shot/Expo Metering Night Portrait...

  • Page 50: Custom Settings

    Custom Settings The user can store the frequently used shooting modes and parameters and switch Go to setting CS mode to this mode for quick adjustment. Settings under mode (unset state or state after reset): 1. Turn the mode dial to select the Rotating the mode dial to skip .
  • Page 51 5. Press the [ ] button select 7. Turn the mode dial to switch to the custom 「Custom Settings」and press the settings ( button to enter the menu. 8. The photo settings you stored the last time are invoked. Date Imprint When the mode is used for the Quick Review...

  • Page 52: Basic Operation

    BASIC OPERATION Using EVF (Electronic View Finder) EVF functions as the LCD screen, which can be used to observe the scene and objects and for playback, preview and menu operations. EVF has the following advantages: It will not be affected by ambient light and may avoid poor composition due to light reflection on the LCD screen.

  • Page 53: Using The Zoom Function

    Using the Zoom Function Your camera is equipped with two types of zoom functions: optical zoom and digital x3.0 Zoom zoom. Toggle the zoom lever of the camera Indicator to zoom in or out of the subject while taking pictures. EV-0.0 F00.0 0/0000...

  • Page 54: Display Setting

    Display Setting Mode: Press the button to switch among 4 No Message Display screens. Function Message Display 00:00:00 0000 x3.0 EV-0.0 F00.0 0/0000 ISO00000 Message Display EV-0.0 F00.0 0/0000 ISO00000 x00.0 00:00:00 0000 Display with Grid and Histogram 00:00:00 0000 x3.0 EV-0.0 F00.0...
  • Page 55 Mode: Press the button to enter playback No Message Display screen, press the button to switch among 3 screens. Function Message Display 0000/00/00 000-0000 Detailed Message Display 0000/00/00 000-0000 EV-0.0 000mm F00.0 0/0000 ISO00000...

  • Page 56: Af Area

    AF Area In different photo shooting modes, you can Spot Focus select different focus methods. Select a single focus point within (Adjustable in mode) the scope of focus. 1. Press the [ ] button to display the Object Tracking: settings screen. Smart tracking of the object in motion under the focusing shooting.

  • Page 57: Macro Mode

    Macro Mode The Macro Setting is ideal for shooting small objects or close-up photos. This mode allows you to focus on subjects very close to the camera. 1. Press the [ ] button to enter the Marco Menu. Macro On 2.

  • Page 58: Self-Timer Mode

    Self-timer Mode Using this function can take photos at regular • Self-timer 10sec time. The camera can be set to shoot after A single picture is shot 10 2 seconds, 10 seconds since pressing the seconds after the shutter button is shutter or shoot after smile.

  • Page 59: Flash Mode

    Flash Mode When enabling the smile detection, The flash is mainly for supplementing light for the scene. The flash is usually used in pressing the shutter or the button shooting against the light to highlight the can disable the self-timer smile and object shot through lightening the object while return to the shooting screen, and darkening the background;...
  • Page 60 • Fill Flash The flash will engage with each shot even if there is enough available light to take the photo without flash. • Flash Auto Camera flash goes off automatically based on existing light conditions. • Red-Eye Reduction The camera emits a brief pre-flash before the picture is taken to reduce red-eye effects.

  • Page 61: Wb (White Balance) Mode

    WB (White Balance) Mode The white balance function allows adjustment • of the color temperature for different light • Daylight sources. (Adjustable in Mode) • Follow the steps below to set white balance Cloudy of the camera: • Fluorescent 1. Press button to enter white balance •...
  • Page 62 WB Bracketing: Press the button to enter options and then press the [ ]/ [ directional button to adjust the shift and roll the jog dial to adjust the BKT value (0, 1 and 2). Rotate clockwise to adjust X axis (B-A).BKT value Rotate counterclockwise to adjust Y axis (G-M).

  • Page 63: Continuous Shot Mode

    Continuous Shot Mode Functions that can be enabled under each • Continuous Shot mode may be different. For taking more than one picture continuously. Mode • Cont.Shot-Fast (4M) For setting the single, self-timer, continuous For continuous shot with 4M shot, HDR , WDR or AE bracketing functions. pixels.
  • Page 64 • WDR (Wide Dynamic Range) When the camera detects that there is a big contrast in brightness between scenes and such scenes are against the light, it will automatically adjust the brightness and saturation to capture an image that better represents the scene. •...

  • Page 65: Exposure Compensation Functions Setting

    Exposure Compensation Functions Setting The EV function menu of the camera includes EV Adjustment functions, such as EV adjustment, ISO, Set up to adjust the picture brightness. In shutter adjustment, aperture adjustment, etc. the case of a very high contrast between the Using the appropriate function settings can photographed object and the background, the improve your pictures.

  • Page 66: Iso

    Shutter Speed Adjustment ISO allows you to set the sensitivity of the For shutter speed, the camera may camera sensor. Please use a higher ISO automatically set the aperture value value in darker places and a lower value in corresponding to the manually set shutter brighter conditions.

  • Page 67: Aperture Adjustment

    Using Quick Recording In shooting mode, press the Recording Aperture Adjustment shortcut button to begin recording video. You can adjust the aperture size value. Selecting a large aperture opening will emphasize the point of focus and show a blurry background and foreground. A small aperture opening will keep both the background and main object in clear focus.

  • Page 68: Button Function Menu

    i Button Function Menu Functions that can be enabled are different • Partial Color-Red under each mode. • Partial Color-Yellow Mode: • Partial Color-Blue The image color setting allows you to select • different color effects. Partial Color-Green 1. Press the button to select the Image •...

  • Page 69: Using The Lens Function Ring

    Using the Lens Function Ring There is a lens function ring lever in one side 2. Rotate the lens function ring to optically of the lens. Moving it up and down can switch zoom the object. among ZOOM/AF, SMART and MF. Zoom/AF Mode x3.0 Rotate the lens function ring for optical zoom.

  • Page 70: Function Ring (Smart) Mode

    Function Ring (Smart) Mode 3. Press the button to complete the Rotate the lens function ring to set parameters setting and enter shooting screen. of aperture, shutter, ISO, EV, etc. Switch the lens function ring lever to position The selection of functions of Function Ring (Smart) in the menu is needed before using Function Ring (Smart)

  • Page 71: Mf(Manual Focus) Mode

    MF(Manual Focus) Mode Rotate the lens function ring for manual focus. If the lens function ring is operated or rolling jog dial , the AF enlargement frame will 1. Switch the lens function ring lever to position appear on the LCD screen. After clear focus is achieved through manual adjustment, press button to close the AF enlargement frame.

  • Page 72: Playback

    PLAYBACK Viewing Photos and Videos For viewing taken photos and videos on the LCD screen: 1. After pressing the button, the last photo or video clip taken will be displayed on the LCD screen. 2. Use the [ ] button to scroll through the photos or video clips stored in the internal memory or on the memory card.

  • Page 73: Thumbnail View

    Thumbnail View When in playback mode, rotate the zoom 2. Press the arrow buttons to select a lever counter clockwise to the position picture or video clip to view and press the to display thumbnail images of the photos button to restore it to the original size. and videos on the screen.

  • Page 74: Using Zoom Playback (For Still Pictures Only)

    Using Zoom Playback (for still pictures only) When playing back photos, you can also use the zoom lever to zoom in on the photos 2 to 8 times. 1. Press the button to switch to playback mode. 2. Press the [ ] button to select a picture to be zoomed in.

  • Page 75: Continuous Shot Group Playback

    Continuous Shot Group Playback Ultra-high speed (VGA) and high speed (4M) can make Continuous Shot for group image playback. 1. Press the button to enter playback screen. 2. Press the [ ] button to select continuous group. 3. Press the button to start playback.

  • Page 76: Animation Panorama Play

    Animation panorama play Panoramic animation playing is to play full size image in accordance with the shooting direction. After playing, it will automatically return to the static screen of panoramic image. 1. Press the button to enter playback screen. 2. Press the [ ] button to select animated panoramic photos.

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