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CONCORD DVX User Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS GETTING STARTED .............................. 1 Package Contents ............................1 Camera Overview ............................2 Loading the Battery ............................3 Charging the Battery ............................3 Charging by AC-Adapter ..........................3 Charging by PC / Notebook ........................... 3 Installing the Memory Card ..........................3 Storing Spare Memory Card ...........................
  • Page 3 • Setting ISO Sensitivity Value ........................ 13 • Taking Continuous Pictures ........................14 • Taking Pictures With Self-Timer ......................14 • Turning Date Stamp On or Off ......................15 Reviewing The Pictures in Dsc Mode ......................15 Using The Review Menu ..........................15 •...
  • Page 4 Setting Time ..............................23 Setting TV Signal Output Type ........................24 Setting Environmental Light Frequency ....................... 24 Setting Language ............................24 Setting Slide Show Interval .......................... 25 Setting Automatic Turn-Off Time ........................25 Setting LCD Backlight Brightness ........................ 25 Formatting Memory Card ..........................26 Restoring the Camera to Factory Default Settings ..................

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED GETTING STARTED PACKAGE CONTENTS Battery (3.7 volts, rechargeable Li-ion Battery) Camera SD Card USB connection cable A/V cable Earphone AC Adapter CD-ROM Quick Start Guide (Include Camera Driver, Photo editing software, multi-lingual User’s Guide etc.)

  • Page 6: Camera Overview

    GETTING STARTED CAMERA OVERVIEW Description Description Power Button Lens Mode Button Shutter Button Microphone Move Up/Zoom In Button Rotate Button Move to Left Button Set Button Wrist Strap Holder Move Down/Zoom Out Button Battery Door Latch Move to Right Button Flash/Flashlight Menu Button USB Port...

  • Page 7: Loading The Battery

    GETTING STARTED LOADING THE BATTERY The camera uses a 3.7 volts rechargeable Li-ion Battery. 1. Press the Battery Door Latch that is located at the upper side of the unit to open the back cover. 2. Slide the battery into the battery compartment and align with the metal contact. 3.

  • Page 8: Storing Spare Memory Card

    GETTING STARTED STORING SPARE MEMORY CARD A spare card can be stored aside the battery compartment as shown in the figure below: Note: Due to the limited space, only a thin card (such as an SD/MMC card) can be stored. POWER ON /OFF Power On Press the Power button for more than 1 second to turn on the Camera.

  • Page 9: Rotating The Lens

    GETTING STARTED /DIGITAL VIDEO CAMCORDER (DV) ROTATING THE LENS Rotate the Rotate button to adjust the lens orientation before recording video clips or taking pictures. TURNING THE LCD/ICONS ON OR OFF When LCD display is not needed, turn the LCD off to save battery power. For example, while the unit is playing music in MP3 mode, the screen can be switched off to save power so the user can listen to the music for longer time.

  • Page 10: Using The Flashlight In Dv Mode

    DIGITAL VIDEO CAMCORDER (DV) USING THE FLASHLIGHT IN DV MODE While recording video clips in dark or insufficient lighting conditions, you can press the button to turn on the flashlight. When flashlight is not needed, press the button again to turn it off. USING THE ZOOM While recording video clips, you can press the button to zoom in or zoom out the subject.

  • Page 11: Setting Shutter Speed

    DIGITAL VIDEO CAMCORDER (DV) Setting Shutter Speed You can set the Shutter speed to suit your preferred shooting purpose. Faster shutter speed allow you to catch an instantaneous image of a moving subject while slower speeds create a flowing effect and allow you to shoot without flash in dark areas.

  • Page 12: Setting Video Quality

    DIGITAL VIDEO CAMCORDER (DV) Setting Video Quality 1. Press the MENU button to enter Menu screen. 2. Press the button to highlight the Quality. 3. Press the button or SET button to enter its submenu. 4. Press the button to select the desired quality setting: Best, Fine, Normal, Basic, Economic. For the best video quality, select “Best”.

  • Page 13: Setting Image Shooting Mode

    DIGITAL VIDEO CAMCORDER (DV) Setting Image Shooting Mode 1. Press the MENU button to enter Menu screen. 2. Press the button to highlight Advanced. 3. Press the button to highlight the Special. 4. Press the button or SET button to enter its submenu. 5.

  • Page 14: Using The Review Menu

    DIGITAL VIDEO CAMCORDER (DV) USING THE REVIEW MENU IN DV MODE While reviewing the stored video clips, you can press MENU button to enter review menu to either delete unwanted video clips or protect the files from being deleted by mistake. Delete One Video File 1.

  • Page 15: Un-Locking Video Files

    DIGITAL VIDEO CAMCORDER (DV)/DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (DSC) Un-Locking Video Files Follow steps in the “Locking Files” section to unprotect the file that is locked. When a file is unprotected, the lock icon ( ) will disappear. DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (DSC) BASIC SHOOTING 1.

  • Page 16: Self-Photography

    DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (DSC) SELF-PHOTOGRAPHY 1. Turn the lens to face yourself. 2. Press the button to reverse the image on the LCD. 3. Press the Shutter button to take the picture of yourself. Note: The focus range is from 0.8 m (2.62 ft.) to infinity. Shooting within 0.8 m (2.62 ft.) may produce unclear pictures.

  • Page 17: Setting Image Quality

    DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (DSC) Setting Image Quality The image quality setting determines the amount of compression used to reduce the size of the stored image files in order to economize space in the memory. 1. Press the MENU button to enter Menu screen. 2.

  • Page 18: Taking Continuous Pictures

    DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (DSC) Taking Continuous Pictures You can shoot 2 continuous pictures at one shot. 1. Set the image resolution at 1600x1200, 1280 x 960, 800 x 600 or 640 x 480. (p.12) 2. Press the MENU button to enter Menu screen. 3.

  • Page 19: Turning Date Stamp On Or Off

    DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (DSC) Turning Date Stamp On or Off By default, the Date Stamp is set at OFF mode. If you want to have date printed on the images (on the bottom left corner), follows the steps below to turn on the Date Stamp. 1.

  • Page 20: Picture Printing Setup

    DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (DSC) Picture Printing Setup This camera supports the direct printing on DPOF (digital print order format) type printer. 1. In DSC mode, press the SET button to enter Review mode. 2. Press the button to find out the picture to be printed. 3.

  • Page 21: Music Player (Mp3)

    Note: You may also use card reader to save MP3 files onto memory card. But as the Camera recognizes only MP3 files saved in \\DCIM\100-DVx \ folder, you must format the memory card by using the Camera first. (p.26). PLAYING MP3...

  • Page 22: Automatic Memory And Repeated Playing

    MUSIC PLAYER (MP3) 1. Power on the Camera by pressing the Power button. 2. Press the MODE button repeatedly to highlight MP3 mode, or press the MODE button first and then press the button to select the MP3 mode. 3. Press the SET button to enter MP3 mode. Note: If there is no MP3 file on memory card, or the MP3 files is not recognizable, “No File!”...

  • Page 23: Voice Recording (Vr)

    VOICE RECORDING (VR) VOICE RECORDING (VR) Recording Power Mode Volume up Previous File Display (LCD on/off) Play/Pause Volume Down Next File ENTERING VOICE RECORDING (VR) MODE 1. Power on the Camera by pressing the Power button. 2. Press the MODE button repeatedly to highlight VR mode, or press the MODE button first and then press button to select the VR mode.

  • Page 24: Using The Main Menu In Vr Mode

    VOICE RECORDING (VR)/REVIEWING ALL FILES USING THE MAIN MENU IN VR MODE Setting Recording Quality 1. Press the MENU button to enter Menu screen. 2. Press the button to highlight the Quality. 3. Press the button or SET button to enter its submenu. 4.

  • Page 25: Entering Play Mode

    REVIEWING ALL FILES ENTERING PLAY MODE 1. Power on the Camera by pressing the Power button. 2. Press the MODE button repeatedly to highlight PLAY mode, or press the MODE button first and then press button to select the PLAY mode. 3.

  • Page 26: Deleting One File

    REVIEWING ALL FILES/CUSTOMIZING THE CAMERA SETTINGS (SET UP) fi g.1.1 fi g.1.2 Deleting One File The steps are similar to that in DV mode. Please refer to p.10. Deleting All Files The steps are similar to that in DV mode. Please refer to p.10. Locking/unlocking Files The steps are similar to that in DV mode.

  • Page 27: Setting Button Sound

    CUSTOMIZING THE CAMERA SETTINGS (SET UP) SETTING BUTTON SOUND The camera provides an option to enable or disable the beep sound of pressing the buttons on the camera. The beep sound is On by default. 1. In the Set Up mode, press the button to highlight the Key Sound.

  • Page 28: Setting Tv Signal Output Type

    CUSTOMIZING THE CAMERA SETTINGS (SET UP) SETTING TV SIGNAL OUTPUT TYPE The camera allows you to view the recorded pictures or video clips on the television. To begin, set the TV signal output type to suit your TV setting. The camera’s default value is NTSC. 1.

  • Page 29: Setting Slide Show Interval

    CUSTOMIZING THE CAMERA SETTINGS (SET UP) SETTING SLIDE SHOW INTERVAL The default slide show interval is 1 second. You may change the time following the steps below: 1. In the Set Up mode, press the button to highlight the Slide Option. 2.

  • Page 30: Formatting Memory Card

    CUSTOMIZING THE CAMERA SETTINGS (SET UP) FORMATTING MEMORY CARD To ensure your memory card functions properly, it is recommended to format the memory card for the first time you use it. Caution: Formatting will delete all files including the protected files from the memory. 1.

  • Page 31: Flashlight Mode

    Note for Win 98 Second Edition User: The camera driver must be installed before proceeding to download the files taken with the Camera. Note for all Windows Users: The Windows Media Player 9 must be installed. Otherwise you will not able to play on your computer the video clips recorded with the DVx camcorder. Windows Windows...

  • Page 32: Identifying Your Operating System

    INSTALLATION GUIDE (Windows) IDENTIFYING YOUR OPERATING SYSTEM 1. Right click on ‘My Computer’, then go to ‘Properties’. If the My Computer icon is not on your desktop: • Windows 98SE/Me/2000 users should click ‘Start’ > ‘Settings’ > ‘Control Panel’ > ‘System’. •...
  • Page 33 INSTALLATION GUIDE (Windows) Step 7 Installation starts. Step 8 Click [Next >]. Step 9 The next dialog will prompt you to select the components that will be installed. USB Mass Storage Driver and Windows Media Player 9 will be pre-selected. Click [Next >]. Step 10 Click [Install] Step 11 Install progress bar Step 12 The next screen will begin the Windows Media Player 9 setup.
  • Page 34 INSTALLATION GUIDE (Windows) Step 13 The screen shows installing progress bars. Step 14 When the installing is complete, the screen shows welcome page. Step 15 Click “Next”. The screen shows Privacy Options Selections. Step 16 Choose the privacy options according to your preference, then click “Next”. The screen shows Installation Options.

  • Page 35: Installing The Windows Media Player 9 - For Windows 2000/Me/Xp

    INSTALLATION GUIDE (Windows) Step 18 Close the Windows Media player by clicking on the “X” on the left top corner or clicking “File Exit”. Step 19 Click [Finish]. Your computer will automatically restart. INSTALLING THE WINDOWS MEDIA PLAYER 9 – FOR WINDOWS 2000/ME/XP Step 1 Make sure your camera is powered off and not connected to the computer.
  • Page 36 INSTALLATION GUIDE (Windows) Step 7 Installation starts. Step 8 Read the License Agreement, then click “I Accept”. Step 9 The screen shows installing progress bars. Step 10 When the installing is complete, the screen shows welcome page. Click “Next”. Step 11 Choose the privacy options according to your preference, then click “Next”. Step 12 Select or dis-select the file types that will use the Windows Media Player as default player.

  • Page 37: Installing Arcsoft Photoimpression For All Windows Users (Optional)

    INSTALLATION GUIDE (Windows) Step 13 The screen shows the Windows Media Player window. Step 14 Close the Windows Media player by clicking on the “X” on the left top corner or clicking “File Exit”. Note: If you have downloaded the video clips recorded with the camera onto your computer, you can click “File Open …”...
  • Page 38 INSTALLATION GUIDE (Windows) Step 7 Click [Next >]. Step 8 Click [Yes]. Step 9 Click [Next >]. Step 10 Make sure the two applications are checked and then click [Next >].

  • Page 39: Installing Adobe Acrobat Reader 6- For All Windows Users (Optional)

    INSTALLATION GUIDE (Windows) Step 11 Click [Next >]. Step 12 The screen will show the status of the installation Step 13 Click [Finish]. Win 98 SE will request for restart. Win 98 SE Win 2000/ME/XP INSTALLING ADOBE ACROBAT READER 6- FOR ALL WINDOWS USERS (OPTIONAL) Step 1 Make sure your camera is powered off and not connected to the computer.
  • Page 40 INSTALLATION GUIDE (Windows) Step 6 The installation screen will appear, Click on Install Adobe Acrobat Reader 6. Step 7 “Recomposing data …” status bar appear. Note for Win 98 SE users: As Adobe Reader 6 requires Internet Explorer 5.01 or greater, you may see below information: Note for Win 2000 users: As Adobe Reader 6 need the support of Win 2000 SP2, you may see below information:...
  • Page 41 INSTALLATION GUIDE (Windows) Step 9 Click [Next >]. Step 10 Click [Next >]. The files will be saved into C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 6.0 automatically. You may change the default folder by clicking [Change Destination Folder …] and selecting a different folder in your computer. Step 11 Click [Install] to start install the Adobe Reader 6.

  • Page 42: Connecting Your Camera To A Computer

    2. Double click “My Computer”. 3. Double click “Removable Disk”. 4. Double click “DICM”. 5. Double Click “100-DVx”. • The pictures (JPEG), video clips (ASF), voice file (WAV) and MP3 files stored in the memory card will be displayed. 6. Drag and drop the image you want to save in the computer.

  • Page 43: Using Arcsoft Photoimpression (Windows)

    1.2 3. When the Application opens (fig. 1.1), click on the Camera/Scanner button.(fig. 1.2) 4. Click on the drop-down list under Select Source and choose Concord DVx. 5. Click on the Camera/ Scanner Icon ( • A second window will appear showing the contents (pictures) in the memory and options on how to handle them.

  • Page 44: Unplugging Your Camera From The Computer

    CONNECTING YOUR CAMERA TO A COMPUTER/SYSTEM MESSAGES UNPLUGGING YOUR CAMERA FROM THE COMPUTER Windows 98/98SE: Unplug the Mini-USB from the camera directly. For Windows Me/2000/XP users: 1. Double click the ‘Unplug or Eject Hardware’ icon on the right hand side of your task bar. 2.

  • Page 45: Trouble Shooting

    TROUBLE SHOOTING TROUBLE SHOOTING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION The Camera can not be powered The battery power is low. Use the AC adaptor or USB cable Flash did not charge. to charge the battery. … This is normal. If the battery door The battery door is tight.
  • Page 46 TROUBLE SHOOTING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION Bad image quality. The camera settings are not set to 1) If you are taking image in suit the environment. a dark environment, you can use the Night Shot mode and manually adjust the shutter speed to 1/2 second so to get better pictures.

  • Page 47: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS 1) Dv Camcorder 2) Digital camera 3) MP3 Player Function 4) Voice Recorder 5) Flashlight 6) SD/MMC Card Reader 4 Mega Pixel (Using image enhance technology) Resolution Image sensor 1/2” high speed CMOS sensor (2 Mega pixel) Lens 5G / fixed focus lens Focus Range FL = 9.13 mm, 0.8m ~ Infinity...

  • Page 48: Getting Help

    GETTING HELP GETTING HELP Troubleshooting Section in this User’s Guide Please refer to the Troubleshooting section (page 41) first, as it contains some of the most common problems that users encounter. Website Customer Support/FAQ For problems that are not listed in the Troubleshooting section, please visit our customer support website at www.concord-camera.com to view the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) by clicking the appropriate camera model picture in the “Camera Support”...

  • Page 49: Safety Tips And Maintenance

    SAFETY TIPS AND MAINTENANCE SAFETY TIPS AND MAINTENANCE Cleaning the camera body Please use a soft dry cloth to clean the camera. Cleaning the lens and LCD 1. Blow off dirt or dust with a blower or canned air. 2. Gently wipe the lens and/or LCD with a micro-fiber cloth. 3.
  • Page 50 Batteries may not work normally under 32˚F (0˚C). Precautions for SD Memory Cards • In the event of malfunction or damage, it is possible that data may be lost. Concord Camera is not responsible in any way for such data loss. •...

  • Page 51: Regulatory Information

    - This product is in conformity with Directive 89/336/EEC. Concord and the Concord logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of Concord Camera Corp., in the United States and/or other countries. Microsoft, Windows Media Player and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
  • Page 52 Visit Concord on the Internet www.concord-camera.com Concord DVx camcorder User’s Guide Version 1.0 Copyright 2004 Concord Camera Corp. 515816-00...

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