Contents Disclaimer...............6 Trademark Recognition..........6 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance ..............6 Declaration of Conformity ..........7 Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in Private Households in the European Union ......8 Precautions ..............9 General Introduction ......11 System Requirements........11 Features.............. 11 Accessories ............12 Camera View............13 Adjusting the LCD Display......14 Getting Started........
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Buttons & Functions ........21 About LED Indicators ........23 Initial Settings Before Use ......23 Setting the Date and Time ......23 2.7.1 LCD Display Information ..... 25 In Movie Clip Mode...........25 In Voice Recording Mode .......27 In DSC Mode............28 Using the Camera........30 Recording Movie Clips........30 Capturing a Still Image from a Movie ..32 Capturing a Still Image in Video Mode..33...
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Video Clip Resolution ......46 6.1.1 White Balance ..........47 6.1.2 6.1.3 Effect............48 Metering ............49 6.1.4 6.1.5 Backlight............50 6.1.6 Night Mode..........51 Motion Detection ........52 6.1.7 EV Compensation ........53 6.1.8 Multi Shot ..........54 6.1.9 Movie Clip/Voice Playback Menus ....55 Delete ............55 6.2.1 Protect ............56 6.2.2 Infrared Night Vision ........57 6.2.3...
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Autoplay ............68 6.4.3 Rotate ............69 6.4.4 6.4.5 DPOF............70 Settings Menu ...........71 Information ..........71 6.5.1 6.5.2 Date / Time..........72 6.5.3 Beep............72 Default ............73 6.5.4 6.5.5 TV Standard..........74 6.5.6 USB............75 Auto Power Off .........75 6.5.7 Frequency ..........76 6.5.8 Language ..........77 6.5.9 Format ............78 6.5.10 6.5.11 File Number (Default: Series)....79...
This manual is designed to assist you in using your new AgfaPhoto digital video camera. All information presented is as accurate as possible but is subject to change without notice. Disclaimer This manual contains proprietary information protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced by any mechanical, electronic or other means, in any form, without prior written permission of the manufacturer.
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off 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 distance between the equipment and the receiver. •...
Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in Private Households in the European Union This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with your other household waste. Instead, it is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by handing it in to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment.
Precautions General precautions • Do not try to disassemble the product yourself, which may damage the product or cause electric shock. • Keep the camera away from children and animals to prevent them from swallowing the batteries or small accessories. •...
Power Supply • Be sure to use the type of battery or battery charger that is suitable for this camera. Using any other type of battery or battery charger may damage the equipment and render the guarantee void. • Make sure the batteries are placed in the correct position. Error in the orientation of batteries may damage this product and result in fire.
1 General Introduction Please read this chapter carefully to understand the features and functions of this AgfaPhoto Microflex 102. This chapter also includes a description of system requirements, package contents and hardware components. System Requirements In order to get the most out of your camera, your computer must meet the following system requirements: •...
2 Getting Started Expand your camera’s storage by using SD or SDHC memory cards. Inserting an SD Card Insert an SD card with the label facing upwards Note: Do not remove or insert an SD card when the camera is powered on to avoid damaging files.
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Note: Insert the batteries properly according to the description below. Inserting batteries incorrectly could result non-repairable damage to the camera. How to open the battery cover. Battery Status Indicator: Battery full Battery half full Battery empty Insert the Lithium-ion battery / 2 AA batteries according to the illustration.
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*Important: Use the supplied lithium-ion battery when using the Infrared Night Vision function. This function is not supported when using AA batteries. 1. Close the battery cover.
Using the Touchscreen 2.4.1 Single Touch The single touch function acts as a hotkey menu to adjust basic settings directly on the display: 1. Mode change to DV = Digital Video, DSC = Digital Still Camera and Voice Recording 2. Resolution change to FULL HD, HD, WVGA, WEB or 16M, 8M, 5M, 3M...
2.4.2 Scroll Scroll right or left to view the previous file or next file in Playback Mode. 2.4.3 Rotate In Playback Mode you can rotate the image in 90° steps as shown below.
Buttons & Functions Description Button Function Press the Power Button to turn the Power camera ON/OFF. Button Press the Menu Button to display the Menu main OSD (On Screen Display) menu. Button There are three operating Modes for the camera: •...
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The 4-Way Direction Button allows 4-Way you to access the various menus Direction available from the OSD. Button • In DSC Mode: press the 4-Way Navigation Button UP to turn the flash light Mode options on/off: off, auto, fill-in; • In DV Mode: press the 4-Way Navigation Button UP to turn the Infrared Night Vision on/off...
on the LCD screen when the Macro Mode is selected About LED Indicators The following table describes the meaning of the camera's LED indicators: Indicator Color Definition Green Powering on. Power Red blinking Flash charging. Recording Red blinking Recording Self-timer Red blinking Start of Self-timer.
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Press the 4-Way Direction Button left/right to highlight each column. Then press up/down or touch the screen to select the column. Press the 4-Way Direction Button up/down to adjust the value. Press the SET Button to save the value you have changed or touch the screen to adjust the Year, Date and Time before pressing the Return Button ( ) to save the value and exit the...
3 LCD Display Information The high resolution 3.0” touchscreen display indicates all the important information on the camera settings as well as the visual image of your photo or video. In Movie Clip Mode The following illustration shows the LCD display layout and icon description in the DV Mode ( Movie Clip recording icon Motion Detection...
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Exposure compensation Color effect settings Metering settings Current memory for recording : SD card 1 : SD card 2 : Internal memory (appears when there is no SD card inserted) Compensation indicator Indicates macro is enabled White balance settings Battery level Remaining recording time 00:00:00 Histogram indicator (graphical brightness...
Current resolution Multi shot function In Voice Recording Mode The following illustration shows the LCD display layout and icon description in the Voice Recording Mode ( ). Voice Recording Mode Current memory for recording : SD card 1 : SD card 2 : Internal memory (displayed when there is no SD card inserted) Battery level...
Playback Button Menu Button In DSC Mode The following illustration shows the LCD display layout and icon description in the DSC Mode ( DSC Mode indicator Night Mode (captures images with night scenery background). EV compensation Color Effect Metering settings Current memory for recording : SD card 1 indicator...
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: SD card 2 indicator : Internal memory (displayed when there is no SD card inserted) Backlight compensation Indicates macro is enabled White balance settings Battery level 0000 Remaining shots available. Histogram (graphical brightness distribution) Playback Button Zoom Menu Button Flash settings (off, auto, fill-in) Resolution settings Continuous Shot Mode...
4 Using the Camera Recording Movie Clips 1. Set the camera to DV Mode: this is the default setting after you power on the camera. 2. Press the Recording Button to start and stop recording. 3. The camera will store the video clip automatically. DV Mode Indicator 4.
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Video Resolution Preview 16:9 ratio FULL HD (1920 x 1080) HD (1280 x 720) WVGA (848 x 480) 4:3 ratio WEB (320 x 240)
Capturing a Still Image from a Movie You can save a selected frame from a recorded movie as a still image. Select the video clip and press the Shutter Button at the frame you want. 1. Set the camera to DV Mode 2.
1. When setting to FULL HD, HD or WVGA resolution, the LCD display aspect ratio is 16:9. 2. When setting to WEB video resolution, the LCD display aspect ratio is 4:3. Capturing a Still Image in Video Mode You can save a selected frame in Video Mode as a still image. Press the Shutter Button at the preview image frame you want to save.
Note: The image size is fixed depending on the image quality of the video clip. 1. When setting to FULL HD, HD or WVGA resolution, the LCD display aspect ratio is 16:9. 2. When setting to WEB video resolution, the LCD display aspect ratio is 4:3.
Movie Clip / Voice Clip Playback In Movie/Voice Recording Mode, press the Playback Button to display recently stored files on the LCD screen. Playback Playback Mode indicator Playback Mode indicator...
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2. Press the 4-Way Direction Button up/down or left/right to view the stored file. Press the SET Button to play back or touch the screen to select Playback of the file. To pause Playback of the file, press the Recording Button or touch the ( ) screen icon.
Playback speed is as below when Playback speed is as below when Slow Motion is OFF : Slow Motion is “ON”: Rewind 1/2X play Forward Rewind 2X play Forward Rewind 1/4X play Forward Rewind 4X play Forward Rewind 1/8X play Forward Rewind 8X play Forward...
DSC Mode indicator 4.6.2 Playing Back Photos 1. Set the camera to the DSC Mode and press the Playback Button to display the images on the LCD screen.
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Playback Playback Mode Indicator 2. Press the 4-Way Direction Button up/down or left/right to view the saved files. Press the SET Button to replay or touch the screen to play back. 3. Press the SET Button or touch the screen to return to full screen to view images.
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Touch the ( ) panel icon to enlarge or shrink the image. You can then move the image up/down or left/right. Press the Playback Button again to return to the DSC Mode.
5 LCD Display Information Movie Clip Recording Mode Please refer to the following table showing the description of each icon and symbol. Indicates current Mode - Playback Mode Indicates folder and file number 000-0000 Indicates protected file Memory Status indicator : SD card 1 indicator;...
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Sound volume touch icons Return Button Indicates fast forward Playback Button Playback/Pause Button Fast rewind Playback Button Menu Button Resolution indicator Slow motion Playback...
Voice Recording Mode Please refer to the following table showing the description of each icon and symbol. Playback Mode icon 000-0000 Indicates folder and file number Indicates protected file Memory Status indicator : SD card 1 indicator; : SD card 2 indicator : Internal memory indicator (displayed when there is no SD card) Indicates battery level...
DSC Playback Mode Please refer to the following illustration to familiarize yourself with icons and symbols of the DSC Playback Mode. Image Playback Mode icon DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) indicator; the files is marked for printing Exposure compensation indicator Indicates the protected file Memory Status indicator : SD card 1 indicator;...
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Displays white balance settings Indicates battery level 000-0000 Indicates file number Return Button Zoom- In indicator Zoom- Out indicator Menu Button Resolution indicator...
6 Menu Mode When a menu screen is displayed, the MENU Button is used to move through the highlighted items in the submenu or to select a menu item. Menu Options in Movie Clip Mode Set your camera to Movie Clip Mode and press the MENU Button to show the Movie options menu.
848 x 480 WVGA 320 x 240 Note: When setting to FULL HD, HD or WVGA resolution, the LCD display aspect ratio is 16:9. When setting to WEB video resolution, the LCD display aspect ratio is 4:3. 6.1.2 White Balance The White Balance function allows you to adjust the camera setting according to the white light.
The camera automatically adjusts the white Auto balance. This setting is suitable for outdoor recording in Daylight daylight. This setting is suitable for recording in cloudy or Cloudy shady environments. This setting suitable indoors with fluorescent lamp lighting, or environments with Fluorescent high color temperatures.
Make recordings in nature colors Normal Make recordings in B&W (Black and White) B&W colors Make recordings in Sepia-toned colors Sepia 6.1.4 Metering The Metering function lets you select the area of the subject or frame by which the camera measures the light to record movies. 1.
This setting is to ensure correct exposure for the object even if the background is very bright or Spot very dark. Use this setting to preserve background details whilst letting the lighting conditions at the center Center of the frame define the exposure. Tap this item to correct exposure.
6.1.6 Night Mode This function is used to capture videos with night scenery backgrounds. 1. Turn on the camera and make sure it is in the DV Mode. 2. Press the MENU Button and press the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the Night Mode item.
6.1.7 Motion Detection When the Motion Detection function is turned on, the camera will detect any movement for Movie Clip recording without human intervention. When the AE variation is detected, recording will start immediately. 1. Turn on the camera and make sure it is in the DV Mode. 2.
6.1.8 EV Compensation EV stands for Exposure Value. In difficult lighting condition, the auto exposure function of your camera may be misled into giving the wrong readings. You can adjust the value of the exposure compensation which ranges from -2.0EV to +2.0EV (in 0.5EV increments).
6.1.9 Multi Shot 1. Turn on the camera and make sure it is in the DV Mode. 2. Press the MENU Button and press the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the Multi shot item. Press the SET Button to display the submenu or touch the screen to select the item.
Movie Clip/Voice Playback Menus 6.2.1 Delete The delete function allows you to remove unwanted files. 1. Turn on the camera and make sure it is in the Movie Clip/Voice Playback Mode. 2. Press the MENU Button and move the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the Delete item.
Delete the current file Delete One Delete all files Delete All Note: Files cannot be retrieved once deleted. Therefore please make sure you have backed up the files before deleting. Protected files cannot be deleted. To delete these, you must first unlock the file.
Protect Lock Note: To unlock a protected file, repeat the above steps. When the file is no longer protected, the Locked icon will disappear. 6.2.3 Infrared Night Vision This function provides users with incredible vision in total darkness and the improvement of vision in low light environments. The function is supported under Video Mode only.
1. Set the camera to the DSC Mode. 2. Press the MENU Button and move the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the Resolution item. Press the SET Button to display the submenu or touch the screen to select the item. 3.
3. Use the 4-Way Direction Button to select Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent or Tungsten. Press the SET Button to confirm or touch the screen to select the item. 6.3.3 Effect The Effect function allows you to take standard color images, Black &...
6.3.4 Metering The Metering function allows you to select the area of the subject or frame by which the camera measures light to record images. 1. Set the camera to the DSC Mode. 2. Press the MENU Button and move the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the Metering item.
6.3.5 Backlight 1. Turn on the camera and make sure it is in the DSC Mode. 2. Press the MENU Button and move the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the Backlight item. Press the SET Button to display the submenu or touch the screen to select the item. 3.
6.3.7 Self-Timer 1. Set the camera to the DSC Mode. 2. Press the MENU Button and use the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the Self-timer item. Press the SET Button to display the submenu or touch the screen to select the item. 3.
2 sec. Self-timer: The image will be taken 2 seconds after the shutter is released. 10 sec. Self-timer: The image will be taken 10 seconds after the shutter is released. 6.3.8 Continuous Shot You can continuously record three pictures using this function, started by pressing and holding the Shutter Button and ending automatically after taking the third picture.
6.3.9 EV Compensation You can adjust the value of the exposure compensation which ranges from -2.0EV to +2.0EV (in 0.5EV increments). The higher the EV value, the brighter the image will be. Set the camera to the DSC Mode. Press the MENU Button and press the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the EV Compression item.
Playback Menus 6.4.1 Delete Use this function to delete files. Set the camera to the Playback Mode. Press the MENU Button and press the 4-Way Direction Button down or touch the screen to select the file to be deleted or to delete all files.
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4. Press the 4-Way Direction Button or touch the screen to select “O” Yes or “X” No and press the SET Button to delete file(s). Note: Files cannot be retrieved once deleted. Therefore please make sure you have backed up the files before deleting. Protected files cannot be deleted.
6.4.2 Protect 1. Turn on the camera and switch to the Playback Mode. 2. Select the file you want to protect. 3. Press the MENU Button and move the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the Protect item. Press the SET Button to display the submenu or touch the screen to select the item.
6.4.3 Autoplay You can set the camera to display images in a slide show at a regular interval. 1. Set the camera to the Playback Mode. 2. Press the MENU Button and move the 4-Way Direction Button to select Autoplay. Press the SET Button to display the submenu or touch the screen to select the item.
6.4.4 Rotate Set the camera to the Playback Mode. Use the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the Rotate item and press the SET Button or touch the screen to select Left 90º or Right 90º.
6.4.5 DPOF The Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) setting allows you to select images on the memory card for printing and specify the number of print copies in advance using the camera. Set the camera to the Playback Mode. Press the Playback Button and press the SET Button to display the Image Playback Menu or touch the screen to select the item.
Press the Playback Button or touch the screen to exit the image. Note: 1. A memory card is required for the DPOF function. 2. If DPOF is set, the pictures to be printed are ordered to print. Settings Menu The Settings Menu can be used to select all kinds of camera settings.
6.5.2 Date / Time Please refer to 2.7.1, 'Setting the Date and Time' on page 23. 6.5.3 Beep Turn the camera power on and switch to the SET Mode. Press the 4-Way Direction Button up or down to highlight the Beep and press the SET Button to confirm or touch the screen to select.
Use the 4-Way Direction Button or touch the screen to select On or Off. 6.5.4 Default Use this function to reset all settings to default settings. 1. Turn the camera power on and switch to the SET Mode. 2. Press the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the Default item. Press the SET Button to display the submenu or touch the screen to select the item.
6.5.5 TV Standard Use the TV standard to set the TV system for your area. 1. Turn the camera power on and switch to the SET Mode. 2. Use the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the TV standard item. Press the SET Button to display the submenu or touch the screen to select the item.
6.5.6 This setting is for the USB output function. You can select an external device to connect the camera to using the supplied USB cable. 1. Turn the camera power on and switch to the SET Mode. 2. Press the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the USB item. Press the SET Button to display the submenu or touch the screen to select the item.
Press the 4-Way Direction Button to select OFF, 3 mins, or 5 mins or touch the screen to select the item. 6.5.8 Frequency Use the Frequency option to set the frequency system for your area. 1. Turn the camera power on and switch to the SET Mode. 2.
Frequency setting reference: Germany, Spain, Italy, France, Netherlands, Portugal, Russia, China, 50HZ Japan USA, Taiwan, Korea, Japan 60HZ 6.5.9 Language Turn the camera power on and switch to the SET Mode. Move the 4-Way Direction Button up/down to highlight the Language item and press the SET Button to confirm or touch the screen to select.
6.5.10 Format This function allows you to format the memory card or the built-in memory. 1. Turn the camera power on and switch to the SET Mode. 2. Press the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the Format item. Press the SET Button or touch the screen to display the submenu.
Note: All data stored on the memory card or flash memory will be deleted after formatting. 6.5.11 File Number (Default: Series) This setting allows you to name the files. If “Series” is selected, the file number will follow the last stored file consecutively. If “Reset”...
6.5.12 LCD Brightness This function can be used to adjust the screen brightness. 1. Turn the camera power on and switch to the SET Mode. 2. Use the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the LCD brightness item. Press the SET Button to display the submenu or touch the screen to select the item.
6.5.13 Instant Review This function can be used to instantly browse files after taking the picture. 1. Turn the camera power on and switch to the SET Mode. 2. Press the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the Instant Review item. Press the SET Button to display the submenu or touch the screen to select the item.
6.5.14 Memory This camera supports 2 x 32 GB SD/ SDHC cards. Use this function to select the data storage location. Turn the camera power on and switch to the SET Mode. Press the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the Memory item. Press the SET Button to display the submenu or touch the screen to select the item.
6.5.15 Volume Use this function to adjust the sound volume. Turn the camera power on and switch to the SET Mode. Press the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the Volume item. Press the SET Button to display the submenu or touch the screen to select the item.
6.5.16 Start-Up Logo Use this function to select the image that is displayed on the LCD when the digital camcorder is turned on. 1. Turn on the camera and switch to the Setup Menu. 2. Press the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the Start-up Logo item.
6.5.17 Face Detection You can use the Face Detection function to automatically detect faces in a scene during a photo shoot Turn on the camera and switch to the Setup Menu. Press the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the Face Detection item.
7 PC and TV Connection Connecting to a Computer As shown in the illustration, use the USB cable provided to connect the camera to a PC for file transfer, or use the camera as a webcam for conferencing purpose. Connecting to a Standard TV As shown in the illustration, use the video cable to connect the camera to a standard TV.
Connecting to an HD TV As shown in the illustration, use the HDMI cable provided to connect the Digital Video Camera to an HD TV for high resolution picture display.
8 Installing the Software The bundled software CD has the drivers and software that come with the camera. Insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. The autorun menu appears: Insert the supplied CD ROM into the CD player. If the CD does not execute automatically, please use Windows File Manager to execute the Install_CD.exe file on the CD.
9 Editing Software ArcSoft TotalMedia Extreme® manages your media for you, and gives you tons of fun and exciting ways to create and share projects featuring your photo, video, and music files. Edit, enhance and add creative effects to your photos. You can: Create your own movies or photo slide shows complete with soundtrack.
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution 1. Insert batteries Cannot power on 1. Batteries are not correctly. camera. inserted correctly. 2. Replace batteries. 2. Batteries are exhausted. Camera shuts down 1. Power Saving 1. Power on again. suddenly. Mode is activated. 2.
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card. protected. 2. Reformat the memory card. 2. Memory card Make sure you contains backup the files non-DCF images before taken by other reformatting the cameras. memory card. Remove batteries Buttons do not work A short circuit has from the camera and or camera hangs.
Germany MK10 9RG United Kingdom AgfaPhoto is used under license of Agfa-Gevaert NV & Co. KG or Agfa-Gevaert NV. Neither Agfa-Gevaert NV & Co KG nor Agfa-Gevaert NV manufacture this product or provide any product warranty or support. For service, support and warranty information, contact the distributor or manufacturer.
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AgfaPhoto is used under license of Agfa-Gevaert NV & Co. KG or Agfa-Gevaert NV. Neither Agfa-Gevaert NV & Co. KG nor Agfa- Gevaert NV manufacture this product or provide any product warranty or support. For service, support and warranty information, contact the distributor or manufacturer.