Olin DVC-380 User Manual

Olin DVC-380 User Manual

3 full hd camcorder with touch screen

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  • Page 2 High Definition Digital Video Camera User’s Manual...
  • Page 3: Read This Before Using The Camera

    Read This Before Using the Camera SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Do not drop, puncture or disassemble the camera. • Use the camera with care. Rough handling may damage the internal components. • Do not expose the camera to high temperature. Avoid contact with water. •...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Read This Before Using the Camera ........... 2 Section 1 Getting to Know Your Camera ......... 4 Section 2 Getting Started ..............7 Section 3 Enjoying the Record Mode ..........10 Section 4 Enjoying the Playback Mode ......... 21 Section 5 Setting Your Camera .............
  • Page 5: Getting To Know Your Camera

    Section 1 Getting to Know Your Camera Overview The camera equipped a 5 Mega Pixel sensor that can take H.264 format videos. The H.264 technology allows for extended video recording with less memory. High quality images up to 16 mega-pixels can also be delivered smoothly. With a color LCD monitor, you can view and examine the videos and photos easily. The 3” LCD touch panel is an ideal platform for you to operate your camera. The menu options are accessible with your finger. With the touch panel, you can select the options directly and quickly.
  • Page 6 Front View Tele/Wide Button Speaker Macro Switch LCD Touch Panel Lens Microphone LED Light IR Remote Rear View Record LED Playback LED Indicator Indicator [Photo] Button HDMI Port [Video] Button TV Port Mini USB 2.0 Port...
  • Page 7 Side View Power Button [Playback] Button Pause Button Bottom View SD card Cover Tripod Socket...
  • Page 8: Getting Started

    Section 2 Getting Started Open the battery cover Follow u to push and eject the battery cover. Follow v to lift the cover. Loading the Battery Before using the camera, you must load the supplied Lithium-ion rechargeable battery. Insert the battery according to the correct polarity marks ( + or -). Close the battery cover firmly. Charge your battery You must use the supplied AC charger or the USB cable. The camera must be turned OFF; blinking light confirms charging, and the light becomes constant when the charging has been completed. In AC charging Mode, the light will turn itself off automatically after 3~5 minutes . The full charge time is about 3 to 4 hours. (Actual charging time may vary. It depends on the battery conditions.)
  • Page 9 Inserting and Removing an SD Card (Optional) The camera comes with an internal memory which allows you to store photos and videos. You can expand the memory capacity by using an optional SD memory card. Insert the memory card into the slot. Please refer to the figure on the right side. To remove an installed SD card, press the card inwards to release it.
  • Page 10: Turning The Camera On

    Turning the Camera On • To turn on the camera: Flip out the LCD panel; the camera will turn on automatically. Or press [Power Button ] for one second to turn it on. Configuring the Initial Date and Time Setup • The time setting screen appears to allow you to setup date and time: Operation Display Screen Touch Year, Month, Day, Hour, Minute, and AM/PM to set. Adjust the numeric value by touching Touch the [OK] icon to validate the setting.
  • Page 11: Enjoying The Record Mode

    Section 3 Enjoying the Record Mode Button Function Video Button: Press to take video. To stop recording, press it again. Photo Button: ress to take photo. Tele Button: Zoom in. Wide Button Zoom out. Pause Button: Press to pause the recording. To continue the recording, press it again. Playback Button: Switch to the Playback Mode.
  • Page 12: Lcd Monitor Information

    LCD Monitor Information The indicators shown below may display on LCD when video and photo are recorded: Video Resolution Full HD (1080p 30 fps) HD (720p 60 fps) HD (720p 30 fps) VGA (640X480) Slow Motion (Record video at QVGA resolution.) Photo Resolution 16MP Recording time of the video that can still be taken at current 00:05:30 resolution 1000 Number of images that can still be taken at current resolution Pre-Record Mode (Video Recording Only) Time Lapse (Video Recording Only) White Balance Daylight Fluorescent Tungsten...
  • Page 13 Scene Skin Night Backlight Black/White Classic Negative Self-timer enabled Motion Detection (Video Recording Only) Menu On Playback Mode On Digital Light On (10) Light On Light Off Stabilization (Video Recording Only) (11) (12) Macro Focusing On Date Printing On (Photo Only) (13) (14) SD Card Inserted Battery: full power Battery: medium power (15) Battery: low power Battery: empty power DC power mode Zoom meter: (16) 1X~16X (16X Digital zoom) Note •...
  • Page 14: Video Recording

    Video Recording • Press [Video Button] to start recording. When a video is being recorded, a time indicator will display on the LCD monitor ( ). To stop recording, press it again. • To pause recording: Press [Pause Button] to pause recording ( ). To continue the recording, 00:00:36 press it again. • Press [Playback Button] or touch on the screen to view the recorded video.
  • Page 15: Using Light Function

    Using Light Function • The setting allows you to extend the brightness of the objects that are dark or in the shadow. Using the on-screen button to change the settings. Digital Light On ): To extend the dynamic range for backlight and high contrast sense so that the objects will be brighter and clearer. Light On ): The light will be turned on and keep providing light. Light Off ): The light is turned off. Press [Video Button] to start recording or press [Photo Button] to take photo. Options for Record Menu Video Photo Effect Setting* • Resolution • Resolution • Light •...
  • Page 16: Video Resolution

    Video Operation Display Screen ouch on the screen in Record Mode. The menu will show on the screen. Touch the [Video] icon on the screen. Submenu of Video will pop out on the screen. The Video submenu contains 6 options-- Resolution, Stabilization, Motion Detect, Slow Motion, Time Lapse ,and Pre-record --for you to adjust the camera settings. Video Resolution Four resolution settings are available. •...
  • Page 17: Motion Detection

    Motion Detection Record videos automatically when the camera detects a movement. Operation Display Screen In the Video menu, touch the [ Motion Detect] icon on the screen. Touch to select [On] or [Off] Touch the Exit icon ) to exit. Camera will start to record video automatically if it detects a movement. Stop recording if it does not detect a movement.
  • Page 18: Photo Resolution

    Pre-record The Pre-record function ensures that you will not miss any critical recording opportunities. The video is recorded 1 second more before the [Video Button] is pressed. Operation Display Screen In the Video menu, touch the [Pre-record] icon on the screen. Touch to select [On] or [Off] Touch the Exit icon ) to exit. Note • Aim the camera at the subject and position it securely before the [Video Button] is pressed.
  • Page 19 The camera adjusts the ISO sensitivity of its images automatically. Two manual ISO sensitivity settings are available. (800/1600). The larger the number is, the higher the ISO sensitivity is set to. Select a small number to shoot a smoother image. Select a large number to shoot an image in a dark location or to shoot a subject moving at high speed. Operation Display Screen In the Photo menu, touch the [ISO] icon on the screen. Touch to select the desired option. Touch the Exit icon ) to exit. Note The image may become noisy when the ISO number is large. Self-Timer The self-timer allows you to take photos with a ten-second time delay. The LED light on the front of the camera will also blink. The speed of blinking will increase just before the photo is taken. Operation Display Screen In the Photo menu, touch the [Self-timer] icon on the screen.
  • Page 20 Light Three light settings are available. • Light On : The light will be turned on and keep providing light. • Digital Light : To extend the dynamic range for backlight and high contrast sense so that the objects will be brighter and clearer. • Light Off : The light is turned off. Operation Display Screen In the Effect menu, touch the [Light] icon on the screen. Touch to select the desired option. Touch the Exit icon ) to exit.
  • Page 21: White Balance

    White Balance The camera adjusts the color balance of images automatically. Three manual white balance settings are available: • Auto: The camera automatically adjusts white balance. • Daylight: Under outdoor condition. • Fluorescent: Under fluorescent light condition. • Tungsten: Under tungsten light condition. Operation Display Screen In the Effect menu, touch the [White Balance] icon on the screen. Touch to select the desired option. Touch the Exit icon ) to exit. Face Tracking (Photo Only) The camera can detect human face(s) and focus on the face(s) automatically. This function can works with photo capturing. It is wonderful for capturing beautiful portraits in backlight situation.
  • Page 22: Enjoying The Playback Mode

    Section 4 Enjoying the 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. /Zoom in the photo Wide Button Volume decrease. /Zoom out the photo Pause Button: In Video Playback Mode, press to pause the recorded video. Playback Button: Switch to the Playback Mode. For quick review, press it after recording.
  • Page 23 LCD Monitor Information Indicators on the LCD screen while in Playback Mode: Video Playback Mode Photo Playback Mode Video Resolution Full HD (1080p 30 fps) HD (720p 60 fps) HD (720p 30 fps) VGA (640X480) Slow motion (QVGA) Photo Resolution 16MP 00:09:25 Video playback time counter. 0003/0005 Current number/ Total number of photo/video. Volume Return Video stop Previous video/photo Video fast rewind Video play Video pause...
  • Page 24: Operations For Playback Mode

    Video fast forward Next video/photo (10) Delete Slideshow (11) Slideshow stop (12) Magnification Indicator Operations for Playback Mode The Playback Mode is for viewing and managing videos and photos on the built-in memory or on an SD Card. Operation Display Screen Press [Playback Button] or touch on the screen to switch to the Playback mode. Touch to select the specific option. Touch ( ) to back to Record Mode.
  • Page 25: Video Playback

    Video Playback Operation Display Screen In the Video Playback mode, touch to play or pause the video. Sweep to the right or touch to go to the previous video; sweep to the left or touch to go to the next video. While playing video, touch to fast rewind/ forward.
  • Page 26: Photo Playback

    Photo Playback Operation Display Screen In the Photo Playback mode, sweep to the right or touch to go to the previous photo; sweep to the left or touch to go to the next photo. While the photo is selected, press [Tele Button] to magnify. (The magnification Indicator appears on the screen) To navigate the magnified photo, press on the screen and move as well. (The inner Magnification Indicator turns red) Press [Wide Button] to zoom out or exit the magnification mode.
  • Page 27: Setting Your Camera

    Section 5 Setting Your Camera Setting Menu Operation Display Screen ouch on the screen in Record Mode. The menu will show on the screen. Touch the [Setting] icon on the screen. Submenu of Setting will pop out on the screen. The Setting submenu contains 7 options for configuring your camera setup. They are Sound (operation sound), TV, Language, Time Setting, Date Printing, Format, and Default Setting. Sound Enable or disable the keypad tone and the operation sound. Operation Display Screen In the Setting menu, touch the [Sound] icon on the screen.
  • Page 28: Time Setting

    Language Use this option to select the language of the user interface. Operation Display Screen In the Setting menu, touch the [Language] icon on the screen. Touch to select the desired option. Touch the Exit icon ) to exit. Time Setting Operation Display Screen In the Setting menu, touch the [Time Setting] icon on the...
  • Page 29: Default Setting

    Format • Yes: Format the built-in memory ( When there is no SD card in the camera ) / SD Card (When there is an SD card in the camera). • Do not format the built-in memory ( When there is no SD card in the camera ) / SD Card (When there is an SD card in the camera). Operation Display Screen In the Setting menu, touch the [Format] icon on the screen. Touch to select [Yes] or [No] ). (Touch [Yes] to enter the confirmation screen.) Touch the [Yes ] icon to execute the operation and the [No ] icon to cancel the operation.
  • Page 30 The following table indicates the camera’s default settings Setting Default Factory Setting Resolution FHD (1080p 30) for Video 5MP for Photo Stabilization Motion Detection Slow Motion Pre-Record Time Lapse Self-Timer Auto Scene Auto White Balance Auto Light Sound Depends on shipping area Language Depends on shipping area Date Printing Volume Level 6...
  • Page 31: Viewing Photos And Videos On Tv

    Section 6 Viewing Photos and Videos on TV Connecting to a High-Definition 16:9(Wide) TV Connect the HDMI cable to your camera’s HDMI Out port. Connect the other end of the cable to a television. Set the video input source of your TV to “ HDMI.” The steps for viewing stored videos and photos on HDTV are exactly the same as for viewing them on the LCD screen. (16:9) Note • Some icons on the LCD screen do not display when the camera is connected to an HDTV. •...
  • Page 32: Viewing Video & Photo On Pc

    Section 7 Viewing Video & Photo on PC Installing Adobe Software Adobe Reader is a popular program that you need to have installed to read the User’s Manual. Many computer users will find they already have this software installed on their computer. Transferring Photos or Videos to a Computer You can transfer photos or videos stored on your camera to a computer and send them in e-mails to friends or post them on the web sites. To do this you should: Connect the computer and camera with the supplied mini USB 2.0 cable. . The videos and photos can be found on your computer at “My Computer\Removable Disk\ DCIM\100MEDIA”. (On the SD card in the camera) Under this folder, you can view, delete, move, or copy any video/photo you want.
  • Page 33: Uploading Files To Internet

    Section 8 Uploading Files to Internet The built-in Internet Direct application offers you an easy way to upload your files to Internet instantly. It helps you share them with your family and friends on the web site. To upload files to Internet: Connect the camera to your computer by using the supplied USB cable. After making a USB connection, the AutoPlay window will appear. (It may be different based on OS recognition. If the AutoPlay window does not appear. Please click [My Computer]-->[DVAP]-->[DVAP. exe] to execute the application.) (In Windows XP)
  • Page 34 The main screen appears automatically on the desktop. (To view the recorded clips on Internet Direct, it is necessary to install ArcSoft MediaImpression first. ) Note • The social media Web site may not be accessible in certain regions. • You must have internet access to upload videos to a Web site. On the thumbnail screen, click on the up/down icon to change the pages. Click on the file(s) you want to upload. Click on “ UPLOAD” to start uploading.
  • Page 35 Click on “ CANCEL” to stop uploading. To playback the video file: Double click on the video clip on the thumbnail screen. Click on the Play/Pause icon to play/pause. Click on the Return icon to return to the thumbnail preview screen. To setup your account information for the web site: 1. Click on to go to the setup screen. 2.
  • Page 36: Specifications And System Requirements

    Section 9 Specifications and System Requirements Specification Image sensor 5 Mega pixel CMOS sensor Operation modes Video record, Photo record Lens Fixed Focus (F 2.5) Focus range Macro Mode:20cm Normal Mode: 110 cm ~ infinite (HD+(720p 60) & HD(720p 30) ) 150cm ~ infinite (Photo & Full HD (1080p 30)) Zoom 1X~16X (16X Digital zoom) Shutter Electronic LCD monitor 3” touch LCD Storage media Built-in 128MB memory (partial memory is used for firmware code and software); SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot support (up to 64GB) Image resolution 16MP: 4608 x 3456 (16M pixels) (Interpolated) 5MP: 2592x1944 (5M pixels) 3MP: 2048x1536 (3M pixels) Video resolution Full HD (1080p 30): 1920X1080(30fps) HD+ (720p 60): 1280X720(60fps) HD (720p 30): 1280X720(30fps) VGA (640X480): 640X480(30fps) White balance Auto/Manual (Daylight, Fluorescent, Tungsten)
  • Page 37: System Requirements

    System requirements • Microsoft Windows XP/Vista/7 • Intel Pentium 4, 2.4 GHz or above • 512 MB RAM • 1 GB free HDD space • Available USB port • CD-ROM Drive • 16-bit Color Display Note The LCD screen is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, some tiny black and/or bright dots (white, red, blue or green) may appear on the LCD screen.
  • Page 38: Troubleshooting

    Section 10 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 “!” means the SD card is low speed or is having wrong content inside. The way to solve this condition is to format SD card by the camera instead of a PC (Please refer to the detailed Format instruction in User's Manual-Section 5). Or please change the SD/SDHC/SDXC card to a high speed one.
  • Page 39: Using Remote Control

    Section 11 Using Remote Control Remote Control [Tele] Button [Video] Button [Pause] Button [Wide] Button [Photo] Button [Digital Light] Button [Delete] Button [Return] Button [Volume Up] Button [Previous] Button [Next] Button [Playback]/[Stop] [Rewind] Button Button [Forward] Button [Volume Down] Button Button Functions Video Button: Press to take video.
  • Page 40 Digital Light Button: Digital Light on/off. Delete Button: Delete the current or all videos/photos. Volume Up Button: Volume increase. Return Button: Return to the previous screen. Next Button: Go to the next video/photo Playback/Stop Button: Switch to the Playback Mode. For quick review, press it after recording. In Video Playback Mode, press to stop the recorded video. Previous Button: Go to the previous video/photo Forward Button: Video fast forward Volume Down Button: Volume decrease. Rewind Button: Video fast rewind Note •...
  • Page 41: Warranty Statement

    Section 12 Westwell Warranty Statement Warranty against defects Westwell Australia Pty Limited ACN106 648 202 (“Westwell”) warrants the product to be free of any defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase (“Warranty”). However, the Warranty does not apply with respect of products damaged by unreasonable use or by use for which the product is not intended.
  • Page 42 prescribed term or the Warranty relating to the products or any part of the products is limited to the options set out in this paragraph 4 above; In these conditions you do not have under any circumstances any cause of action against or right to claim or recover from the seller for, or in respect of, any loss or damage of any kind whatsoever, caused directly or indirectly by: (a) Any defect in material or workmanship of, or any other defect...
  • Page 43: Copyright

    Section 13 Copyright This manual contains information protected by copyright law. No part of this document may be used or reproduced in any form or by any means, or stored in a database/retrieval system without prior written permission from us. The information of this manual is based on the current version of the product.

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