Gateway DV-S20 User Manual

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Page 1 DV-S20 digital MPEG 4 camcorder user's guide...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Installing an optional SD memory card ......18 Turning on your camcorder ....... . . 20 Setting the date and time .
Page 4 Connecting your camcorder ........43...
Page 5: Contents
■ Controls and connections © 2003 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Gateway, Gateway Country, the Gateway stylized logo, and the black-and-white spot design are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. in the United States and other countries. All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their...
Page 6: Features
Features ■ MPEG4-compressed format ■ 2.1 mega pixel CMOS sensor and 2.5 digital zoom ■ 320 × 240 QVGA video 1600 × 1200 resolution still images ■ Three quality settings — Super fine, fine, and normal ■ 1.5-inch color LTPS LCD display that swivels 270 degrees ■...
Page 7: Important Safeguards
Warning Warnings and precautions ■ Disconnect all cables before moving your camcorder. Moving your camcorder with its cables attached may damage the cables and cause fire or electric shock danger. ■ Do not expose your camcorder to rain or moisture.
Page 8 ■ Do not place your camcorder on an unstable cart, stand, or table. Your camcorder may fall, causing serious damage. ■ Never place your camcorder near or over a radiator or heat source.
Page 9: Package Contents
Package contents Along with your camcorder, the packaging box contains the following items: Camcorder strap Two AA batteries...
Page 10 USB cable AV cable...
Page 11 Software User’s guide Digital camcorder Driver for: Windows 98/98SE/ME Windows 2000/XP...
Page 12: Accessories
You can purchase these optional accessories for your camcorder: ■ Accessory kit: AC adapter ■ Battery charger and rechargeable batteries ■ Carrying pouch ■ Tripod ■ ■ SD memory cards ■ SD memory card reader Contact Gateway for these and other accessories.
Page 13: Front
Front Power/Menu button LCD display Lens Microphone Flash Self-timer LED Battery/Memory card cover...
Page 14 Self-timer LED Battery/Memory card cover LCD display Description Turns your camcorder on and off and enters the OSD (on-screen display). For more information, see “Using the OSD” on page 21. Lets light into your camcorder to capture images. Records audio.
Page 15: Back
Back Flash/ button Zoom out/ button System LED indicator Image shutter button Playback/Pause button Tripod socket Record/Stop button Zoom in/ button Self-timer/ button Digital zoom/OK button Delete button AV out connector USB connector Power connector Wrist strap eyelet...
Page 16 OSD active: Enters a menu and moves to the next item field. Displays system status. For additional information, see “LED indicators and audible beeps” on page 50. Takes still photographs with your camcorder. Activates playback mode. Press this button again to pause recording or playback. For additional information, see “Viewing images”...
Page 17 Plug the USB cable in here to transfer still images or video to your computer. Plug the optional AC power adapter in here. The power adapter does not charge batteries. Attach the wrist strap for your camcorder here. Attach a tripod here to stabilize your camcorder during filming.
Page 18: Getting Started
Read this section to learn how to: ■ Connect the wrist strap ■ Install the batteries ■ Install an optional SD memory card ■ Turn on your camcorder ■ Set the date and time ■ Use the OSD (on screen display) menus...
Page 19: Connecting The Wrist Strap
Connecting the wrist strap To connect the wrist strap: Find the wrist strap that came with your camcorder. Thread the small looped end of the wrist strap through the wrist strap eyelet on your camcorder. Pull the large looped end of the wrist strap through the small loop...
Page 20: Installing The Batteries
Installing the batteries To supply power to your camcorder, use either two AA size batteries (alkaline or Ni-MH) or use an AC power adapter (optional). Warning Tips & Tricks Never use different types of batteries together (alkaline and Ni-MH) or mix old and new batteries.
Page 21 To install the batteries: Slide open the battery cover. Insert the two AA batteries into your camcorder. Make sure that you match the – the battery compartment. Close the battery cover. Warning To protect your camcorder from battery leakage or corrosion, remove the batteries if you will not be using your camcorder for an extended period of time.
Page 22: Installing An Optional Sd Memory Card
Installing an optional SD memory card Your camcorder comes with 64 MB of internal memory to record video and still images. However, you can also expand the memory capacity of your camcorder using optional SD memory cards. Your camcorder uses the SD memory card first, then uses internal memory.
Page 23 To remove an SD memory card: Make sure that your camcorder is turned off. Slide open the SD memory card cover. Press in gently on the visible edge of the SD memory card to eject it. Tips & Tricks To prevent valuable data from being...
Page 24: Turning On Your Camcorder
Setting the date and time The date and time setting screen automatically appears: ■ The first time you turn on your camcorder. ■ When you replace the batteries. Go to “Using the OSD” on page 21 for more information on making changes to OSD menus.
Page 25: Using The Osd
Using the OSD Your camcorder features an on-screen display (OSD) that lets you adjust and save date/time, image resolution, and other settings. Your camcorder saves changes you make to the settings, even if you turn it off. To access the OSD: Turn on your camcorder.
Page 26 Format. Formats and erases the internal memory. Also formats and erases an optional SD memory card. Beep. Turns audible mode on and off. Your camcorder beeps whenever a button is pressed when this mode is on. Speaker. Turns the volume of the built-in speaker up or down.
Page 27 OSD Menu Record Record Setup Image size Image quality Video quality Exposure 0 EV White balance Auto Exit: MENU Change: Record Setup Auto Quick view Exit: MENU Change: Description Image size. Sets the resolution. Choose between 1600 × 1200 and 800 × 600. Image quality.
Page 28 OSD Menu Play Play Setup Protect Delete all Slide show 3 Sec Copy to card Exit: MENU Change: Description Protect. Prevents video and still images from being deleted. Delete all. Deletes all video and still images from the internal memory or optional SD memory card. Slide show.
Page 29: Using Your Camcorder
Using your camcorder Read this section to learn about: ■ Understanding LCD display information ■ Understanding image quality and storage ■ Recording video and still images ■ Using the flash (still images only) ■ Using the digital zoom (video only) ■...
Page 30: Understanding Lcd Display Information
Understanding LCD display information The following information appears on the LCD display when you are recording video and still images. Zoom level 00:25:30 Record mode Recordable time HH:MM:SS Sound level Battery status +0.6 0150 Image quality Available images Still image mode Card indicator Flash mode Self-timer indicator...
Page 31 The following information appears on the LCD display when you are in video playback mode. Battery status Folder/Image number Sound level Card indicator 100-0001 Image quality 00:25:30 Play Record mode Pause or play indicator Recordable time HH:MM:SS...
Page 32 The following information appears on the LCD display when you are in still image playback mode. Battery status Card indicator Folder/Image number 100-0001 Image size Image quality Still image mode F2.8 1/60S 2003.08.01 Date stamp F-stop Exposure time...
Page 33: Understanding Image Quality And Storage
Understanding image quality and storage Resolution and quality settings determine the pixel size (dimension), image file size, and compression ratio for your video and still images. Your camcorder has three image quality settings: ■ Super fine ■ Fine ■ Normal The Super fine setting provides the highest resolution and quality.
Page 34 Number of recordable images The table below indicates the approximate number of still images that can be stored in your camcorder’s internal memory and with an optional SD memory card. Still Image Resolution Quality 1600 × 1200 Super fine 1600 × 1200 Fine 1600 ×...
Page 35 Video quality and estimated recording time The table below indicates the approximate recording time at each setting based on 64 MB internal memory and using an optional SD memory card. Video Resolution Quality 320 × 240 Super fine 320 × 240 Fine 320 ×...
Page 36: Recording Video And Still Images
Recording video and still images Your camcorder can record video and still images. To record video: Turn on your camcorder. Open the LCD display on your camcorder 90 degrees. Press the Record/Stop Press the Record/Stop To record still images: Turn on your camcorder.
Page 37: Using The Flash
Using the flash Your camcorder has three flash modes for taking still images: ■ Auto flash (intensive) ■ Auto flash (extensive) ■ Flash off Auto flash (intensive). The flash fires automatically according to the ambient lighting conditions. Use this mode for general photography.
Page 38: Using The Digital Zoom
You can use digital zoom to help you to see clearly when you are recording still images, but the images will be recorded at 1x. To use the digital zoom: Turn on your camcorder. Open the LCD display on your camcorder 90 degrees. Press the Digital zoom Use the Zoom in digital zoom level appears on the LCD display.
Page 39: Using The Self-Timer
3 seconds prior to shutter release. Self-timer mode automatically turns off after an image is taken. To use the self-timer: Attach your camcorder to a tripod or place it on a stable surface. Turn on your camcorder. Open the LCD display on your camcorder 90 degrees.
Page 40: Viewing Images
Still image files To view recorded still images: Turn on your camcorder. Open the LCD display on your camcorder 90 degrees. Press the Playback/Pause Select the still image you want to view using the...
Page 41 While reviewing your images, you can enlarge a portion of an image. To use zoom playback: Turn on your camcorder. Open the LCD display on your camcorder 90 degrees. Press the Playback/Pause Select the still image you want to view using the...
Page 42 To use thumbnail mode: Turn on your camcorder. Open the LCD display on your camcorder 90 degrees. Press the Playback/Pause Select the still image you want to view using the Press the nine small images appear on the LCD display.
Page 43 Slide show mode lets you playback your still images automatically in sequential order as a slide show viewed on the LCD display. To view the slide show on your TV or computer, see “Connecting your camcorder” on page 43. To use slide show mode: Turn on your camcorder.
Page 44 Video files To view recorded video files: Turn on your camcorder. Open the LCD display on your camcorder 90 degrees. Press the Playback/Pause Select the video file you want to view using the Press the Playback/Pause Press the To play the video file back on your computer, we recommend you use Windows Media Player 9.0.
Page 45: Deleting Images
All files stored in the internal memory or on an optional SD memory card can be removed. To delete one image at a time: Turn on your camcorder. Open the LCD display on your camcorder 90 degrees. Press the Playback/Pause Select the still image you want to delete using the...
Page 46 To delete all images at once: Turn on your camcorder. Open the LCD display on your camcorder 90 degrees. Press the Playback/Pause enter the OSD. For additional information, see “Using the OSD” on page 21. Select Delete all Use the button to select A progress bar appears as image files are deleted.
Page 47: Connecting Your Camcorder
To connect to your computer: ■ Connect the small square end of the USB cable that came with your kit to your camcorder, then connect the other end to your computer. See the documentation that came with your computer for additional information.
Page 48 To connect to your TV or VCR: Connect the single connector of the AV cable that came with your kit to the video out connector on your camcorder. Connect the yellow video connector on the AV cable to the yellow video in jack on the back of your TV or VCR.
Page 49: Software
After you have connected your camcorder to your computer, you can edit recorded video and still images with Pinnacle Studio 8 SE. To load the software: ■ Insert the CD that came with your camcorder into the CD or DVD drive. Setup runs automatically. Follow all screen prompts.
Page 50 To use the software: Click Start All Programs DVS Importer window opens. Click . The Destination dialog box opens. Navigate to the folder that contains the video files, click each file you want to convert, then click , then click Studio 8 Tools Open...
Page 51 Click the Set Destination Folder where you want to store the finished video files. Click . The files are converted into the correct format. Click the Launch Studio 8 For instructions on how to use Studio 8 SE, see the online documentation and help files.
Page 52: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Use the following information to understand error messages and indicator status. Error messages MEMORY ERROR Internal memory access error. CARD ERROR Optional SD memory card access error. MEMORY FULL There is not enough to memory to store the image. NO IMAGES There are no images stored in internal memory or on an optional SD memory card.
Page 53 NO CARD There is not an optional SD memory card loaded in your camcorder. USB ERROR USB transmit error. MEMORY FULL XXX OF XXX IMAGES COPIED STORAGE HAS NOT ENOUGH MEMORY SIZE XXX — Number of images “LOW BATTERY” “AUTO” “6”...
Page 54: Led Indicators And Audible Beeps
Self-timer indicator Blinking blue — — — — Description/Activity Camcorder is powering up Camcorder is powered and ready Camcorder error Charging the flash Images are being recorded to the memory card USB communication/transfer Camcorder is ready to record images Self-timer mode is active...
Page 55: Specifications
Specifications Item Image sensor Effective pixels Image size Image quality Recording media Lens LCD display Self-timer Zoom Description 1/2-inch CMOS 2.1 Mega Pixels Movie image: QVGA 320 × 240 Still Image:1600 × 1200; 800 × 600 Super fine, Fine, Normal 64 MB internal memory Optional SD memory card (up to 512 MB) F-no: 2.8, 5G All glass,...
Page 56 Item Exposure compensation White Balance Light frequency Compressed format Standards Interface Power Software Application Dimensions (H×W×D) Weight Description Auto Manual: -1.8 ~ +1.8 EV (0.3 EV) Auto Manual: Daylight, Shade, Fluorescent 1, Fluorescent 2, Lamp ISO 100/200/400 50/60Hz MPEG4 SP (video); IMA-ADPCM (audio) EXIF 2.1, DCF 1.1, JPEG DC in, USB, video out (NTSC or PAL) 2 AA Alkaline or Ni-MH batteries, Rechargeable batteries...
Page 57: Fcc Statement
FCC Statement FCC declaration of conformity Responsible party: Gateway Companies, Inc. 610 Gateway Drive, North Sioux City, SD 57049 (605) 232-2000 Fax: (605) 232-2023 Product: ■ DV-S20 Digital MPEG4 Camcorder This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following...
Page 58 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 off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: ■...
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