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  • Page 1 Digital Camcorder User Manual Welcome...
  • Page 2 <Note>...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Overall Introduction......13 System Requirements........13 Features..............13 Digital Video Camera & Accessories...14 External View.............15 Adjusting LCD Display........16 Getting Started........17 Inserting SD Card ..........17 Loading the Battery .........18 Charging the Battery ........20 The Gestures of Using the Touch Screen ..21 2.4.1 Single touch ..........21 2.4.2...
  • Page 4 Using the Camera........31 Shooting a Movie Clip ........31 Pause Recording a Movie Clip......31 Shooting a photo..........31 Voice Recording Mode........31 Movie Clip / Voice Clip Playback ....32 Shooting / Playback Photos ......34 4.6.1 Shooting Photos........34 4.6.2 Playback Photos ........34 LCD Display Information ..... 36 DV Playback Mode ...........36 Voice Recording Playback Mode....38 DSC Playback Mode ........39...
  • Page 5 6.1.11 EV Compensation........45 6.1.12 Backlight............46 6.1.13 Contrast.............46 6.1.14 Sharpness..........46 6.1.15 Motion Detection ........47 Menu Options of Movie Clip/Voice Playback49 6.2.1 File Protection...........49 6.2.2 Play Options ..........50 6.2.3 Delete ............50 Menu Options of Camera Mode ....52 6.3.1 Quality............52 6.3.2 Photo Size..........52 6.3.3 Capture Mode...........53 6.3.4...
  • Page 6 6.4.3 Slide Show Effect........60 6.4.4 Delete ............60 6.4.5 DPOF............61 6.4.6 Rotate ............61 Setting Menu............62 6.5.1 TV Type .............62 6.5.2 File Number (Default: Serial)....63 6.5.3 Date/Time..........63 6.5.4 Format ............63 6.5.5 Default Setting..........63 6.5.6 LCD Brightness ........64 6.5.7 Date/Time Stamp ........64 6.5.8 Auto Power Off .........64 6.5.9 Language ..........65...
  • Page 7 Appendix ..........72 Specifications ..............72 Troubleshooting............74...

  • Page 8: About This Manual

    All information presented is as accurate as possible but is subject to change without notice. Copyright Copyright 2010 by BenQ Corporation. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language or computer...

  • Page 9: Ce Regulatory Notice

    CE Regulatory Notice Name: BenQ Europe B.V. Address: Ekkersrijt 4130, 5692 DC Son, the Netherlands TEL/Fax: +31 (499) 750 500 /+31 (499) 750-599 is herewith confirmed to comply with the requirements set out in the Council Directives on the Approximation of the Laws of the Member States relating Electromagnetic Compatibility (2004/108/EC);...

  • Page 10: Fcc Statement

    parliament and of the council establishing a framework for the setting of eco-design requirements for energy-related products. FCC Statement 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.

  • Page 11: Safety Warning And Notice

    Safety Warning and Notice Before operating the camcorder, please make sure that you read and fully understand the content in this section. If you ignore and violate all safety warning notices indicated in this section, the camcorder warranty may be void. Meanwhile, not only the camcorder but also you and all other people and things around you may be severely damaged, injured, or even placed in danger of death.
  • Page 12 as jewelry, keys or beaded chains touch exposed terminals. The material may complete an electrical circuit and become quite hot. Exercise care in handling any batteries, particularly when placing it inside your pocket, purse, or other container with metal objects. Do not dispose of batteries in fire as they may explode.
  • Page 13 Water may cause a fire or electric shock. Therefore, store your camcorder in a dry place. If your camcorder becomes wet, wipe it with a dry cloth as soon as possible. Salt or seawater may cause severe camcorder damage. Do not drop, knock, or shake the camcorder. A rude behavior of using the camcorder may damage the internal electronic circuit board or deform the lens shape.
  • Page 14 Before initial use of a memory card, always use the camcorder to format the card first. Remember to slide the write-protect tab (if available) to the unlock position. Otherwise, all data (if any) on the memory card is protected and the card cannot be edited or formatted. Operating environment Do not use or store your camcorder in the environments listed below:...

  • Page 15: Overall Introduction

    1 Overall Introduction Please read this chapter to understand the features and functions of this Digital Video Camera. This chapter also includes the description of system requirement, package contents, and hardware components. 1.1 System Requirements This Digital Video Camera requires a unit of computer with the following specifications: Windows®...

  • Page 16: Digital Video Camera & Accessories

    1.3 Digital Video Camera & Accessories This package should contain the following items. In case there is any missing or damaged item, please contact your dealer immediately. 1. Digital video camera 2. Quick Guide 3. Software CD 4. HDMI cable 5.

  • Page 17: External View

    1.4 External View Lens Shutter Button Flash Light Playback Button Self-timer Indicator Power Button LED Indicator OK Button Mode Button Menu Button Battery / Memory Card Recording Button Compartment USB/HDMI/TV/Audio Output Tripod socket Status Display Hand Strap Speaker Microphone Zoom Button...

  • Page 18: Adjusting Lcd Display

    1.5 Adjusting LCD Display Before taking pictures or recording movie clips, please rotate according to the illustrations below.

  • Page 19: Getting Started

    2 Getting Started 2.1 Inserting SD Card Insert an SD card and make sure facing the touching face downward. Note: Do not remove or insert an SD card when the power of the Digital Video Camera is on to avoid damaging files.

  • Page 20: Loading The Battery

    2.2 Loading the Battery Please use only the battery provided or recommended by the manufacturer or dealer. Note: Insert the battery correctly according to this description. Error in inserting the battery could result in non-repairable damage to this Digital Video Camera. Open battery cover.
  • Page 21 Insert the battery according to the illustration. Close battery cover.

  • Page 22: Charging The Battery

    2.3 Charging the Battery You can use the adaptor attached to charge the Lithium-Ion battery. Insert the Lithium-Ion battery into the Digital Video Camera and connect to the cable of the adaptor. (You can also charge the battery by using the USB cable from a computer.)

  • Page 23: The Gestures Of Using The Touch Screen

    2.4 The Gestures of Using the Touch Screen 2.4.1 Single touch You can touch hotkey to change settings as shown below (Take DV function as an example). E.I.S. (Electronic Image Stabilizer): on / off AF lock: on / off Focus mode: (Auto Focus / Touch AF Menu...

  • Page 24: Slide

    2.4.2 Slide Slide right or left to view the previous file or the next file under the [Playback] Mode. 2.4.3 Rotate Under [Playback] Mode, you can rotate the image by 90° /step as shown below.

  • Page 25: Buttons & Functions

    2.5 Buttons & Functions Description Button Function Power To turn ON/OFF the Digital Video Button Camera. Menu To display the main OSD menu. Button There are three operating modes for the Digital Video Camera: DV MODE Mode, DSC Mode, and Voice Button Recording Mode.

  • Page 26: About Led Indicators

    Shutter To take images. Button This Digital Video Camera is equipped with 10X Optical Zoom: Zoom press the button Right (T) to pull in Button the distance of the subject, or press the button Left (W) to move away the distance from the object. Playback To enter Playback mode.

  • Page 27: Initial Settings Before Use

    2.7 Initial Settings Before Use 2.7.1 Setting Language 1. It is automatic to move on to Language setting after setting Date/Time. 2. Press the [4-Way Direction] Button left/right to select the language you want to use. 3. Press OK Button to confirm the setting.

  • Page 28: Setting Date And Time

    2.7.2 Setting Date and Time Turn [On] the Digital Video Camera to set up the date and time for the first time. Set the date and time by moving up/down button or touch the screen to select. 2. Press the [4-Way Direction] Button up/right to select each column.

  • Page 29: Lcd Display Information

    3 LCD Display Information 3.1 In DV Mode Please refer to the following table. Resolution indicator Scene mode Indicator Remaining recording time indicator DV mode indicator Battery status indicator White balance indicator Exposure compensation indicator Metering mode Playback button Histogram indicator Menu button...

  • Page 30: In Voice Recording Mode

    Focus mode button Auto Focus button E.I.S. button (On/Off) 3.2 In Voice Recording Mode Please refer to the following table. Recording time left indicator Voice Recording Mode indicator Battery status indicator Playback button Menu button...

  • Page 31: In Dsc Mode

    3.3 In DSC Mode Please refer to the following table. Resolution indicator Scene Mode indicator Number of pictures left DSC Mode indicator Battery indicator White balance indicator EV compensation indicator Metering mode Playback button Histogram indicator Menu button...
  • Page 32 Flashlight mode selection (off/auto/fill-in) Focus mode button Self-timer indicator Face Detection Drive mode...

  • Page 33: Using The Camera

    4 Using the Camera 4.1 Shooting a Movie Clip 1. [DV] mode is the default setting after you power [On] the Digital Video Camera. 2. Press the [Recording] Button to start/stop recording. 3. The Digital Video Camera will store the movie clip automatically. 4.2 Pause Recording a Movie Clip 1.

  • Page 34: Movie Clip / Voice Clip Playback

    4.5 Movie Clip / Voice Clip Playback 1. In [DV]/ [DSC]/ [Voice Recording] Recording Mode, press [Playback] Button to display recently stored files on the LCD screen. Playback Movie clip playback mode Voice clip playback mode 2. Press [4-Way Direction] Button up/down, left/right to view stored files.
  • Page 35 3. To pause the Playback of file, press the [Recording] Button or touch the screen icon 4. Press [Playback] Button again to return to DV/DSC/Voice Recording Mode. Press [Playback] Button again to return to DV/DSC/Voice Recording Mode. 5. You can also playback the movie clip in different speeds by touching (ON/OFF) the screen icon Playback speed is as below when the Slow Motion is “on”: Rewind...

  • Page 36: Shooting / Playback Photos

    6. Capture the image from movie clip playback. Press [Shutter] Button in replaying the movie clip. The Digital Video Camera will store captured still images automatically in the image size (resolution) you select (1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 848 x 480, or 432 x 240). 4.6 Shooting / Playback Photos 4.6.1 Shooting Photos...
  • Page 37 3. Touch the screen ( ) to enlarge/shrink the image, then you can move the image up/down or left/right. 4. Press [Playback] Button again to return to [DSC] Mode.

  • Page 38: Lcd Display Information

    5 LCD Display Information 5.1 DV Playback Mode Please refer to the following table. Folder and file number Length of each Movie Clip File Protection indicator Battery status indicator Resolution indicator Slow motion playback button Return button Sound volume touch icons Volume (“+”...
  • Page 39 Fast rewind playback button Menu button Delete button...

  • Page 40: Voice Recording Playback Mode

    5.2 Voice Recording Playback Mode Please refer to the following table. Folder and file number Length of each voice clip File Protection indicator Battery status indicator Return button Sound volume touch icons Volume (“+” for up and “-“ for down) Playback/Pause button Fast forward playback button Fast rewind playback button...

  • Page 41: Dsc Playback Mode

    5.3 DSC Playback Mode Please refer to the following table. Folder and file number DPOF(Digital Print Order Format) indicator File Protection indicator Battery status indicator ISO value Resolution indicator Return button Zoom-Out indicator Zoom-In indicator Next file Previous file Menu button Delete button...

  • Page 42: Menu Options

    6 Menu Options Please read this chapter to understand the settings and advanced operations of this Digital Video Camera. 6.1 Menus of Movie Clip Mode Press [MENU] button to display menu options of movie clip under the [DV] mode. 6.1.1 Quality 1.

  • Page 43: Resolution

    6.1.2 Resolution 1. Power [On] the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the [DV] mode. 2. Press [MENU] Button and press [4-way Direction] Button to select the [Resolution] item. Press OK Button or touch the screen to display submenu. 3.

  • Page 44: Pre-Recording

    6.1.3 Pre-recording 1. Power [On] the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the [DV] mode. 2. Press [MENU] Button and press [4-way Direction] Button to select the [Pre-recording] item. Press OK Button or touch the screen to display submenu. 3.

  • Page 45: Face Detection

    6.1.6 Face Detection 1. Power [On] the Digital Video Camera and ensure it is in the [DV] mode. 2. Press [MENU] Button and press [4-way Direction] Button to select the [Face Detection] item. Press OK Button or touch the screen to display submenu. 3.

  • Page 46: Effect

    Auto Automatic white balance adjustment. The setting is suitable for Incandescent lamp lighting, Incandescent or environments with dark light. Daylight For daylight recording. Cloudy For cloudy or shady environments. For fluorescent lamp lighting, or environments with Fluorescent bright light. Preset on a plain white background for more realistic Preset white balance value.

  • Page 47: Metering

    6.1.10 Metering 1. Power [On] the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the [DV] mode. 2. Press [MENU] Button and press [4-way Direction] Button to select the [Metering] item. Press OK Button or touch the screen to display submenu. 3.

  • Page 48: Backlight

    6.1.12 Backlight 1. Turn [On] the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the [DV] mode. 2. Press [MENU] Button and press [4-way Direction] Button to select the [Backlight] item. Press OK Button or touch the screen to display submenu. 3.

  • Page 49: Motion Detection

    Normal For normal scenes. High For sharper scenes. For softer scenes. 6.1.15 Motion Detection 1. Power [On] the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the [DV] mode. 2. Press [MENU] Button and press [4-way Direction] Button to select the [Motion Detection] item.
  • Page 50 If the pillar rises to peak, the Digital Video Camera will take movie clips automatically without pressing the recording button. Start recording If the pillar disappears, the Digital Video Camera will end taking movie clips automatically without pressing the recording button. recording...

  • Page 51: File Protection

    6.2 Menu Options of Movie Clip/Voice Playback When in [Movie Clip]/ [Voice] playback mode, press the [MENU] Button to show the movie clip options menu. 6.2.1 File Protection 1. Power [On] the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the [Movie Clip]/ [Voice] Playback mode.

  • Page 52: Play Options

    6.2.2 Play Options 1. Power [On] the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the [Movie Clip]/ [Voice] playback mode. 2. Press [MENU] Button. Then, press [4-way Direction] Button or touch the screen to select the [Play Options] item. Press OK Button or touch the screen to display submenu.
  • Page 53 Delete One Delete one file. Delete All Delete all files. Delete Selections Select the file and delete. Note: The files cannot be recovered once deleted. Therefore, please make sure you have a backup file before delete. The protect files will not be able to delete. You must unlock the file before deleting it.

  • Page 54: Menu Options Of Camera Mode

    6.3 Menu Options of Camera Mode During [DSC] Mode, press [MENU] Button to display camera mode option menu. 6.3.1 Quality 1. Turn [On] the Digital Video Camera and ensure it is in the [DSC] mode. 2. Press [MENU] Button and press [4-way Direction] Button to select the [Quality] item.

  • Page 55: Capture Mode

    3648 x 2432 pixels 16:9 3648 x 2048 pixels 1824 x 1360 pixels 6.3.3 Capture Mode 1. Power [On] the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the [DSC] mode. 2. Press [MENU] Button and then press [4-way Direction] Button to select the [Capture Mode] item.

  • Page 56: Face Detection

    3. Press [4-way Direction] Button to select [Off], [1 second], [3 seconds], or [5 seconds]. Press OK Button or touch the screen to confirm. 6.3.5 Face Detection 1. Power [On] the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the [DSC] mode.

  • Page 57: Effect

    3. Press [4-way Direction] Button to select [Auto], [Incandescent], [Daylight], [Cloudy], [Fluorescent], or [Preset]. Press OK Button or touch the screen to confirm. Auto Automatic white balance adjustment. The setting is suitable for Incandescent lamp lighting, Incandescent or environments with dark light. Daylight For daylight recording.

  • Page 58: Metering

    Vivid Images with bright color. 6.3.9 Metering 1. Turn [On] the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the [DSC] mode. 2. Press [MENU] Button and press [4-way Direction] Button to select the [Metering] item. Press OK Button or touch the screen to display submenu.

  • Page 59: Ev Compensation

    6.3.11 EV Compensation Use this function to adjust the value of EV compensation, which is ranged from -2.0EV to +2.0EV (at 0.3EV increment). The higher the EV value, the brighter the image will be. 1. Power [On] the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the [DSC] mode.

  • Page 60: Sharpness

    High Images with brighter scenes. Images with darker scenes. 6.3.14 Sharpness 1. Power [On] the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the [DSC] mode. 2. Press [MENU] Button and press [4-way Direction] Button to select the [Sharpness] item. Press OK Button or touch the screen to display submenu.

  • Page 61: Menu Options Of Photo Playback

    6.4 Menu Options of Photo Playback 6.4.1 File Protection 1. Turn [On] the Digital Video Camera and ensure it is in the [Playback] mode. 2. Press [MENU] Button and press [4-way Direction] Button to select the [File Protection] item; press OK Button or touch the screen to display submenu.

  • Page 62: Slide Show Effect

    2. Press [4-way Direction] Button to select the [Slide Show Setting] item to enter into submenu; or touch the screen to select the item. 3. Use [4-way Direction] Button or touch the screen to choose [Off], [1 Second], or [3 Seconds]. The images will playback automatically.

  • Page 63: Dpof

    Note: The files cannot be recovered once deleted. Therefore, please make sure you have a backup file before delete. The protect files will not be able to delete. You must unlock the file before deleting the protected file. 6.4.5 DPOF Use DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) to mark the printing information stored in the memory card.

  • Page 64: Setting Menu

    6.5 Setting Menu Setting Menu can be applied on all kinds of the Digital Video Camera settings. 6.5.1 TV Type 1. Power [On] the Digital Video Camera and switch to [Setting] mode. 2. Press [4-way Direction] Button to select the [TV Type] item. Press OK Button or touch the panel to display submenu.

  • Page 65: File Number (Default: Serial)

    6.5.2 File Number (Default: Serial) The file number can be set in this function. 1. Turn [On] the Digital Video Camera and switch to [Setting] mode. 2. Press [4-way Direction] Button to select the [File Number] item. Press OK Button or touch the screen to display submenu. 3.

  • Page 66: Lcd Brightness

    3. Press [4-way Direction] Button/ touch the screen to choose [V] or [X], press OK Button or touch the screen to confirm. 6.5.6 LCD Brightness This function is to adjust the brightness of LCD. 1. Turn [On] the Digital Video Camera and switch to [Setting] mode.

  • Page 67: Language

    3. Use [4-way Direction] Button to choose [Off], [3 min], or [5 min]. Press OK Button or touch the screen to confirm the setting. 6.5.9 Language Please refer to chapter 2.7.2 “Setting Time/Date and Language.” 1. Turn [On] the Digital Video Camera and switch to [Setting] mode. Move [4-way Direction] Button left/right to select the [Language] item, and press OK Button or click the screen to confirm.

  • Page 68: Information

    6.5.11 Information This function is to show information on the LCD screen to help you taking better photos/movie clips. 1. Power [On] the Digital Video Camera and switch to [Setting] mode. 2. Press [4-way Direction] Button to select the [Information] item, and press OK Button or touch the screen to display submenu.

  • Page 69: Digital Zoom

    3. Press [4-way Direction] Button to select [Default Setting] or [User Setting]. Press OK Button/touch the panel to choose the item. 6.5.15 Digital Zoom 1. Power [On] the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the [DV] mode. 2.

  • Page 70: Pc And Tv Connection

    7 PC and TV Connection 7.1 Connecting to the Computer As shown below, use the provided USB cable and connect the Digital Video Camera to a PC for file transmission. 7.2 Connecting to TV As shown below, use the provided video cable and connect the Digital Video Camera to a TV.
  • Page 71 As shown below, use the provided HDMI cable to connect the Digital Video Camera to a TV for high resolution picture display.

  • Page 72: Installing The Software

    8 Installing the Software Place the attached 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 in the CD. The following screen will be shown up. Press the [Menu] item to start the installation process according to the instructions on-screen.

  • Page 73: Editing Software

    9 Editing Software ArcSoft Total Media Extreme (TME) ™ 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.

  • Page 74: Specifications

    10 Appendix Specifications Aptina 10 Mega Pixels, 1/2.3 inch CMOS Sensor 10X optical zoom Zoom Digital zoom: Still: 60X ,Video: 120X Playback: Up to 10X F = 3.58 (W) ~ 3.64 (T) Lens f = 6 ~ 60 mm Movie Record: 10 cm ~ Infinity Capture Mode: 10 cm ~ Infinity (Wide);...
  • Page 75 Still Image: JPEG (EXIF 2.2 compatible) File Format Video: MOV Dimensions / 123.5 x 55 x 59.2 mm Weight 330 g (without battery & SD card) Digital output: USB 2.0 compatible Interface Audio / Video output: NTSC/PAL; HDMI Quick Guide / Lithium-Ion battery / AV Cable / Accessories HDMI cable / USB cable / Software CD ROM / Adaptor / Hand Strap / Pouch...

  • Page 76: Troubleshooting

    Take out the battery in the work or camera when connecting the camera and re-insert again. hangs. camera to other device. Technical support For technical assistance, free driver updates, product information, and news releases, visit the following web site: http://www.BenQ.com...

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