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Introduction Welcome and thank you for choosing a TOSHIBA product. For your convenience, your TOSHIBA product is furnished with two guides: a) a Quick Start Guide, and b) this comprehensive PDF User’s Manual.
Section 1 Getting to Know Your Camcorder Overview The camcorder with 8 Mega Pixel sensor can take H.264 videos. By way of using H.264 technology, more videos can be taken within certain amount of memory. High quality images with up to 16 mega-pixels can also be delivered smoothly.
Safety Instructions Do not drop, puncture or disassemble the camcorder; otherwise the warranty will be voided. Avoid all contact with water, and dry hands before using. Do not expose the camcorder to high temperature or leave it in direct sunlight. Doing so may damage the camcorder.
Section 2 Getting Started Loading the Battery The battery comes pre-installed in the camcorder, however you must remove the insulator on the battery before use. Slide the safety latch and open the battery cover. Remove the battery from the camcorder and pull the insulator off.
Inserting and Removing an SD Card (Optional) The camcorder comes with internal memory which allows you to store photos and videos. You can expand the memory capacity by using an optional SD memory card. Open the SD Card cover. Insert the memory card into the slot. Please refer to the figure on the right side.
Turning the Camcorder On and Getting Started • To turn on the camcorder: Flip out the LCD panel; the camcorder will turn on automatically. Or press the [Power Button] for one second to turn it on. • To record video: Press the [Video Button] to record video. To stop recording, press it again.
Section 3 Record Mode Button Function Video Button: Press to begin recording a video. Press it again to stop recording. Pause Button: Press to pause the recording. Press it again to resume recording on the same file. Photo Button: Press halfway down to focus, then press it fully to take the photo. When recording video, press to capture the image.
LCD Monitor Information The indicators shown below may display on LCD when videos and photos are recorded: On-screen information icon On-screen touchable function icon Battery: full power Battery: medium power Battery: low power Battery: empty power DC power mode (The camcorder is turned on and plugged in the AC charger.) Macro Position Focusing 00:03:12...
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Manual White Balance Daylight Fluorescent Tungsten Zoom meter: 1×~1200× (20× advanced zoom and 60× Digital zoom) (Available for Advanced Zoom activated in FULL HD 1080/30 video recording) 1×~900× (15× advanced zoom and 60× Digital zoom) (Available for Advanced Zoom activated in other video recording) 1×~720×...
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Video Resolution FULL HD 1080/30 HD 720/60 HD 720/30 VGA 480/30 (11) WQVGA (When Slow Motion function is activated, the video resolution is WQVGA(432× 240).) Photo Resolution High-16MP Standard-8MP Low-3MP Video Record Mode Backlight On/ Off (12) Photo Record Mode Self-timer On/ Off (13) Menu On...
Video Recording • Press the [Video Button] to start recording. When a video is being recorded, a time indicator will display on the LCD monitor. To stop recording, press the [Video Button] again. • To pause recording: Press the [Pause Button] to pause recording. To continue the recording, press it again.
Using Zoom Function • The zoom magnifies images when recording video or taking photo. To zoom in/out, press the [Tele/Wide Button]. The camcorder will zoom in by optical zoom first. When the optical zoom factor is at maximum, zooming stops temporarily. When you want to zoom in beyond the optical zoom range, hold the [Tele Button] again, the digital zoom will be activated and zooming continues.
VIDEO SETTING Operation Display Screen ouch on the screen. The main menu will show on the screen. ouch the [VIDEO SETTING ] icon twice on the screen to enter its setting menu. The Video Setting menu contains 10 options-- LIGHT, RESOLUTION, STABILIZATION, MOTION DETECTION, FACE TRACKING, SLOW MOTION, PRE-RECORD, TIME LAPSE, DATE PRINTING, and CONTINUOUS...
RESOLUTION Four resolution settings are available. Full HD 1080/30 Record videos at 1920x1080p 30 resolution. HD 720/60 Record videos at 1280x720p 60 resolution. HD 720/30 Record videos at 1280x720p 30 resolution. VGA 480/30 Record videos at 640x480p 30 resolution. Operation Display Screen Video Setting...
FACE TRACKING The camcorder can detect human face(s) and focus on the face(s) automatically. It is wonderful for capturing portraits in backlit conditions. Operation Display Screen In the video Setting menu, touch the [FACE TRACKING] icon twice. Touch to select the desired option. Touch again to validate the setting.
PRE-RECORD The Pre-record function ensures that you will not miss any critical recording opportunity. The camcorder records a few seconds more before the [Video] Button is pressed. Operation Display Screen In the Video Setting menu, touch the [PRE- RECORD] icon twice. Touch to select the desired option.
DATE PRINTING Imprint the date and time on the file. Operation Display Screen In the Video Setting menu, touch the [DATE PRINTING] icon twice. Touch to select the desired option. Touch again to validate the setting. Or touch the RETURN icon ( ) twice (hold it down) to exit.
PHOTO SETTING Operation Display Screen ouch on the screen. The main menu will show on the screen. ouch the [PHOTO SETTING ] icon twice on the screen to enter its setting menu. The Photo Setting menu contains 7 options-- LIGHT, RESOLUTION, SELF-TIMER, SMILE DETECTION, DATE PRINTING, ISO, and SLIDESHOW--for you to adjust the camcorder settings.
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RESOLUTION Three resolution settings are available. HIGH-16MP Shoot photo at 4608 x 3456, 16 Mega Pixels quality. STANDARD-8MP Shoot photo at 3264 x 2448, 8 Mega Pixels quality. Low-3MP Shoot photo at 2048 x 1536, 3 Mega Pixels quality. Operation Display Screen Photo Setting...
SMILE DETECTION The camcorder capture the photo automatically when it detects a smile. Operation Display Screen In the Photo Setting menu, touch the [SMILE DETECTION] icon twice. Touch to select the desired option. Touch again to validate the setting. Or touch the RETURN icon ( ) twice (hold it down) to exit.
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The camcorder adjusts the ISO sensitivity of its images automatically. Four manual ISO sensitivity settings are available. (800/1600/3200/6400). The larger the number, the higher the ISO sensitivity. Select the lower setting to shoot a smoother image. Select the higher setting to shoot a photo in a dark poorly lit location, or to shoot a subject moving at a high rate of speed.
EFFECTS Operation Display Screen ouch on the screen. The main menu will show on the screen. ouch the [EFFECTS ] icon twice on the screen to enter its setting menu. The Effects menu contains 5 options-- MACRO MODE, EXPOSURE MEASURE, SCENE, FILTER, and WHITE BALANCE --for you to adjust the camcorder settings.
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EXPOSURE MEASURE Exposure is the amount of light that the camcorder receives from the scene. The camcorder adjusts the exposure automatically. Two manual modes are provided: CENTER and SPOT. The camcorder meters the light in an average value for the overall scene and AUTO adjusts the exposure automatically.
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SCENE You can select the mode according to the scene condition. AUTO Automatic adjustment SKIN Shoot with an effect that makes skin tones more natural. NIGHT Use Night Mode for night scenes or low light conditions. BACKLIGHT You can take shots when the bright light is behind the subject. Operation Display Screen In the Effects menu, touch the [SCENE] icon...
WHITE BALANCE The camcorder adjusts the color balance of images automatically. Three manual white balance settings are available: AUTO The camcorder automatically adjusts white balance. DAYLIGHT Under outdoor condition. FLUORESCENT Under fluorescent light condition. TUNGSTEN Under tungsten light condition. Operation Display Screen In the Effects menu, touch the [WHITE BALANCE] icon twice.
DELETE Operation Display Screen ouch on the screen. The main menu will show on the screen. ouch the [DELETE ] icon twice on the screen to enter delete menu. The Delete menu contains 4 options-- DELETE VIDEO, DELETE PHOTO, SELECT & DELETE, and DELETE ALL --for you to manage the videos and photos in the built-in memory or the SD card.
SELECT & DELETE Operation Display Screen In the Delete menu, touch the [SELECT & DELETE] icon twice. In the video & photo thumbnail screen, touch to select the desired file(s). (The check mark(s) will be shown on the selected file(s).) Touch to delete the selected file(s).
Section 4 Playback Mode Button Function The Buttons have the following functions in Playback Mode. Video Button: Press to go the Record Mode. Photo Button: Press to go the Record Mode. Tele Button: Volume increase. Wide Button Volume decrease. Power Button: Press down for one second to turn on or turn off the camcorder.
LCD Monitor Information Indicators on the LCD screen while in Playback Mode: On-screen information icon On-screen touchable function icon Battery: full power Battery: medium power Battery: low power Battery: empty power DC power mode 00:03:12 Playback time counter Number of current photo Total number of photos Volume Video playback mode...
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Menu On Return to the Record Mode (10) Go to the previous file. Videos fast rewind Play the file (11) Pause (12) Go to the next file. Videos fast forward. (13) Delete the current file. (13) Stop video playing. Stop photo slideshow Note •...
Operations for Playback Mode The Playback Mode is for viewing and managing videos and photos on the built-in memory or on an SD ard. Operation Display Screen In Record Mode, press [Playback Button] or touch to switch to the Playback Mode. Touch to go to the previous video/photo;...
Video Playback Operation Display Screen In the Video Playback Mode, touch to play or pause the video. Touch to go to the previous file; touch to go to the next file. While playing videos, touch fast rewind/forward. In the Continuous Play On Mode ( highlighted ), touch to play the all video files continuously.
Video Trim You can trim away the beginnings and ends of the recorded video and save it as a new video clip. Operation Display Screen In Video playback mode, press the right-most [CUT ] icon on the top. Touch the dividing icon ( ) ( the icon becomes yellow ) on the bar to specify the beginning and the end.
Section 5 Setting Your Camcorder Setup Menu Operation Display Screen ouch on the screen. The main menu will show on the screen. ouch the [Setup ] icon twice on the screen to enter its setting menu. The Setup menu contains 6 options for configuring your camcorder setup.
LANGUAGE Use this option to select the language of the user interface. Operation Display Screen In the Setup menu, touch the [LANGUAGE] icon twice. Touch to select the desired option. Touch again to validate the setting. Or touch the RETURN icon ( ) twice (hold it down) to exit.
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DEFAULT SETTING Use this option to restore the default factory setting. Restore default factory setting. Do not restore default factory setting. Operation Display Screen In the Setup menu, touch the [DEFAULT SETTING] icon on the screen to enter the confirmation screen. Touch the [Yes] icon to execute the operation and the [No] icon to cancel the operation.
Section 6 Viewing Photos and Videos on TV Connecting to a High-Definition 16:9(Wide) TV Connect the HDMI cable to your camcorder’s HDMI port. Connect the other end of the cable to a HDTV. Set the video input source of your TV to “ HDMI.” The steps for viewing stored videos and photos on an HDTV are exactly the same as for viewing them on the LCD monitor.
Section 7 Viewing Photos and Videos on PC Installing Bundled Software The CD-ROM supplied with this camcorder contains 2 pieces of software. • ArcSoft MediaImpression is a user-friendly application that helps you managing your media and uploading your files to the web sites easily. •...
Section 8 Uploading Files to Internet The built-in CAMILEO Uploader application offers you an easy way to upload your files to the social websites instantly. It helps you share them with your family and friends on the web sites. Also, the bundled software, ArcSoft MediaImpression, can be used to upload your files to the web sites.
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Choose the website you want to upload. Click on [VIDEOS]/[PHOTOS] to go to the videos/ photos thumbnail page. Scroll the bar to change the pages. Click on the files you want to upload. Click on [Select All]/[Deselect All] to select/deselect all video or photo files shown on the current page.
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To setup your account information for the website: Choose the website. Click on [SETTINGS] to go to the setup page. Fill in your account information in the blanks. Then click on “Save”. You can check [Remember Password] to save your account information and password in this CAMILEO Uploader application.
Section 9 Webcam Mode Webcam Mode Connect the computer and camcorder with the supplied mini USB2.0 cable. Press the [Video] Button to switch to the Webcam Mode. The Indicator Light turns BLUE. In this mode, you can implement live video conference meetings and multimedia communications.
Section 11 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If the LCD preview is not clear while shooting, how can the focus be adjusted? Try to switch between Macro and Normal Mode. The files on the memory card do not display smoothly when the LCD shows the “!” marking. The “!”...
Toshiba’s technical support Web site For technical support, or to stay current on the most recent software and hardware options for your CAMILEO product and for other product information, be sure to regularly check the Toshiba Web site ® Australia: www.mytoshiba.com.au/support New Zealand: www.mytoshiba.co.nz/support...