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Summary of Contents for Sylvania DV-3100

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents………………………………………………………………………………………………………...1 Introduction……………………………………………………………………………………………………..2 Notice for use…………………………………………………………………………………………………2 System requirements…………………………………………………………………………………………4 Getting to know your camera…………………………………………………………………………………6 1. Appearance and Buttons……………………………………………………………………………..6 2. Basic operation…………………………………………………………………………………………8 3. Connect to PC……………………………………………………………………………………….13 4. Download files from camera to PC……………………………………………………………….14 5. User Preferences and Setup Options………………………………………………………………..14 Application of attached Software……………………………………………………………………………19 1.
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of this digital video camera. Before using the camera, please read this user manual carefully. The DV3100’s main purpose is to shoot videos. It is also equipped with a secondary still shot feature. Please note that this is not meant to replace a regular still shot or digital camera.
  • Page 4 function. 5. When storing documents using the internal memory or the memory card, make sure that the size of the files do not exceed the capacity of the memory. Maintenance and care: 1. To clean the lens, the first step is to blow away dust from the surface. After doing so, use a cloth or tissue to wipe the lens.
  • Page 5: System Requirements

    System requirements When utilizing the Arcsoft software that is included with the DV-3100, be sure the computer you are using meets the below system requirements: Operation System Microsoft Windows 98, 2000,XP, Vista, Windows 7 Above Intel PIII667 or CPU of equal performance...
  • Page 6 Memories on TV 4 Software The below chart is the minimum system requirements for the Memories on TV 4 software which is also included in the clam shell: Operation System Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7 Intel Pentium II 300mHz or faster Memory 32 MB RAM (128 MB Preferred) Sound card and display card...
  • Page 7: Getting To Know Your Camera

    Getting to know your camera 1. Appearance and Buttons...
  • Page 8 USB Port USB Switch Power Key Lens SD/MMC Mini HDMI Memory Out Port Card Slot Battery Cover Tripod...
  • Page 9: Basic Operation

    2. Basic operation 2.1 Installing the battery Press / slide down the battery cover and insert the included lithium battery. Align with correct polarity (+,-) of battery terminals. Close the battery cover. 2.2 Charging the battery 1. Power off the camera. 2.
  • Page 10 4. Charge the camera for about 3 hours to get maximum battery power. Battery lasts as long as 2 hours under normal usage. 2.3 Using a SD/MMC/SDHC card Turn your camcorder OFF before inserting / removing an SD Card. Insert a memory card into the SD/MMC/SDHC card slot. Push it down until the card stays latched.
  • Page 11 In power-on state, when the battery level is very low, the camera can turn off after several seconds. You must recharge the battery when this happens. Video record Your camera will automatically go to record mode after it is powered on. To record a video, press the shutter key to start video recording.
  • Page 12 Press the down key again to see thumbnails of all of your videos. When viewing a Still photo, press the up or down key to zoom in or out of the image. While zooming, pressing the OK key can enter pan mode. At this time you can press the direction key to move the photo to view in LCD.
  • Page 13 2.9 HDMI output If you want to output the video and sound from the video camera to an HD TV, insert a HDMI cable (not included) to the HDMI port of the camcorder and connect the other terminal of the HDMI cable to the HD TV.
  • Page 14: Connect To Pc

    3. Connect to PC Turn the camcorder on. Slide the USB switch up to extend the USB connector. 3.2 Insert the camera’s USB connector into computer’s USB port, or use the supplied USB extension cable to make the connection.
  • Page 15: Download Files From Camera To Pc

    4. Download files from the camera to PC After connecting to a computer, go to "My Computer” and open the "Removable Disk" icon. The videos or photos will be saved in the \DCIM\ 100DSCIM folder in the removable disk. Choose the desired file in the 100DSCIM folder and copy (drag with mouse) it into a folder of your choice on your computer.
  • Page 16 Set the USB option to Computer or Printer. The USB is set to computer so that your computer will recognize the digital video camera when plugging it in. there is an option to change from Computer mode to Printer Mode. Erase all data on the installed memory card.
  • Page 17 To Set the Date and Time If you would like to have each of your files stamped with the date, please do the following- When in record or still mode, press the menu key. When the yellow menu screen appears, press the right arrow. Now press the minus sign key down twice until Date and Time is highlighted on screen.
  • Page 18 Shutter Key to confirm your selection. Please note that the DV-3100 is set to NTSC which is standard in the United States. Do not change to PAL mode unless you are outside of the United States.
  • Page 19 video camera when you plug it into the USB port of your computer. To change from Computer Mode to Printer mode, press the Menu Key to see your setup options. Press the Right key and scroll down to the USB option. Press the Shutter key and press it again once your desired option is highlighted (Computer or Printer).
  • Page 20: Application Of Attached Software

    confirm your action of resetting all of the preferences. Application of attached Software 1. Introduction interface for software installation Put the CD into the CD-ROM of a computer, and then the following menu will appear: If the above screen does not show up, click the autorun.exe program under the directory of the CD.
  • Page 21: Mediaimpression Installation And Use

    2. MediaImpression Installation and Use Install MediaImpression: Click “Install MediaImpression” button and complete the installation as per the tips.
  • Page 22 After installation, please restart the computer. Run MediaImpression: icon on the desktop or follow “Start → Programs” to open: Double click the...
  • Page 23 After starting MediaImpression, click “Import” to import the media. Choose the video camera storage and choose the output location.
  • Page 24 Choose a file and click import. The selected file will be stored in the output location. Click “Go to start page” to return to the main screen. Then click “Video” or “All media” to use the “You Tube” function.
  • Page 25 Choose a file and click the “upload to You Tube. Enter your username and password to login to You Tube to execute the upload.
  • Page 26: Uez Link Introduction And Use

    3. UEZ Link Introduction and Use UEZ Link can help you easily upload your videos or photos to . There are two ways to use the software: When connecting to a PC, UEZ link will pop-up automatically.Please make sure that your PC will not block any pop-up software.
  • Page 28 3.1 Load Files UEZ link will automatically load all the files in the DCIM folder . You can load the desired files by clicking the button , and then choosing the files. Once the “Browse for folder” window opens, choose “Computer” then the driver where the files are located. (This should be a “removable disk”, such as D, E, F…) Then choose the files.
  • Page 29 3.2 Upload to Choose the file, and then click the button to upload your files. Hold the Control key and click another file to choose multiple files to upload. Please make sure that you have registered and activated an account for YouTube to upload videos. Otherwise, you will not be able to upload.
  • Page 30 3. 3 Upload to Choose the file, and then click the button to upload your files. Hold the Control key and click another file to choose multiple files to upload. Please make sure that you have registered and activated the account for facebook to upload files. Otherwise it will not work.
  • Page 31 3.4 Save on PC Choose the file, and then click the button to save on PC. Hold the Control key and click another file to choose multiple files to save.
  • Page 32 3.5 Delete Choose the file, and then click the button to delete the files. Hold the Control key and click another file to choose multiple files to delete.
  • Page 33: Product Specifications

    Product specifications Image sensor 5.0 Mega Pixels Function mode Record video, Record still photo, playback, mobile disk Lens F2.8,f=5.8mm Focus range 120cm~infinite Digital focusing 8× Shutter Electronic LCD display 2.0 inch TFT Display Video: HD(1280x720), VGA(640x480) Resolution Still photo: 5.0MP (2592X1944) White balance Automatic/Manual Exposure...
  • Page 34: Included Materials

    Included materials Installation CD User manual TV cable USB extension cable Quick Guide Battery Quick Start Guide HDMI cable Note: The shielding USB extended cable, the TV out cable with ferrite core and the HDMI cable with ferrite core are designed for exclusive use with this product. Don't use others for this product...
  • Page 35: Fcc Statement

    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.
  • Page 36 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.

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