FCC statement This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help. Pertinent testing documentation is available for verification. Note: The contents of this Manual refer to the latest technical information available when the Manual was compiled.
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1 Lens 2 Self timer LED light 3 LED support light 4 Zoom in button 5 Zoom out button 6 Direction buttons (Up/Down/Left/Right) 7 OK button 8 Display button 9 MENU button 10 LCD screen 11 Mode indicator 12 Mode switch Hand strap anchor post 14.
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RIGHT SIDE VIEW LEFT SIDE VIEW (with LCD SCREEN opened) 20. Built in speaker 21. Battery cover 22. Battery cover LOCK Button 23. TV/USB port 24. Voice recording button 25. Support LED light button 26. Power Indicator 27. Power ON / OFF button...
1. Installing Batteries 1. Press in the Battery cover LOCK button and slide back / open the cover. 2. Insert four (4) fresh AAA alkaline batteries; note terminals polarity and align batteries correctly. 3. Close the Battery cover; the LOCK will click securing the cover. Note: Batteries are not supplied and need to be purchased separately 2.
3. Select the Focusing range Slide the Macro / Normal lens switch to select required position; TOP VIEW 1. Normal: Set to Normal for typical video or picture taking when the subject is located at 5 feet or more from the recorder. 2.
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4. Power ON and OFF your recorder 1. Open the LCD screen 2. Press and then hold the Power button down for two to three seconds to turn the power ON. The Power indicator will light, the recorder becomes active and the LCD will display the scene.
5. Select the MODE Slide the Mode switch up or down to select desired MODE Video Mode: select this mode to record Videos Camera Mode: select this mode to take Still Pictures Playback Mode: select this mode to playback video, voice recordings or review still pictures.
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pictures. Menu selection: Press menu button to see and adjust many different setting options. Use Up/Down/ Left/ Right buttons to scroll and select. Press OK to confirm selection and menu button to exit. 7. Setting Date / Time 1. Press MENU button, then select Setup to enter setting date / time adjustment mode 2.
8. LED Light / Indicators LED support light - Use this LED support light when taking images in dark or low light scenes. Note that as this light has limited range, please use additional auxiliary light to brighten the scene instead to get proper exposure. Press the LED support light button to activate this lamp.
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9. Video MODE Preview / scene mode: The following icons / information are displayed on the LCD screen in Video MODE. Video Mode icon 2 Auto White Balance icon Available: Auto/Daylight/Cloudy/Fluorescent/Tungsten Metering / exposure (multi) 640 Video resolution indicator 1080x720, 640x480 or 320x240. 5 00:00:00 Video recording counter;...
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Recording Video clips Turn the recorder ON and select the Video MODE Point the lens towards the subject, observing the scene appearing on the LCD screen. 1 Press the Shutter button to start recording video 2 The video recording counter will start counting the elapsed recording time 3 Press the Up button to pause recording and press again to continue 4 Press the Shutter button again if you wish to stop recording 5 You can zoom IN or zoom OUT of the scene while recording a Video clip;...
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Use the Up / Down buttons to browse and select available Menu options then press the Right button to review available settings. Press Up / Down button to select desired setting then press OK button to confirm your selection. Press the Menu button to exit the Video Menu mode and return to Preview / scene Mode.
10 Camera MODE Preview / scene Mode: The following icons and information are displayed on the LCD screen in Camera MODE. Camera / still picture icon Self-timer mode symbol 3 Auto White balance (Auto) Metering / exposure mode Exposure value Picture resolution value Image quality icon Image counter shows number of available pictures remaining...
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Taking Still pictures Turn the recorder ON and move the Mode Selector to the Camera Mode Aim at the scene or subject visible on the LCD screen Keep recorder steady then press the Shutter Button to take a picture. Note: The LCD will display “Card Locked!” message if the inserted SD memory card is set in LOCK (locked) position and recorder will NOT take a picture.
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Use the Up / Down buttons to browse and select available Menu options, then press the Right button to review available options. Press Up / Down button to select desired setting, then press OK button to confirm. Press the Menu button to exit the Camera Menu mode.
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Driver Mode The Driver Mode will allow you to adjust / set the Self- timer, or take three consecutive pictures in the Burst Mode. - Self timer Browse and select the Driver Mode then press the Right button to access the available Self Timer options then select 2 or 10 seconds delay time.
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11 Voice Recording MODE: Set Recorder to Video or Camera recording mode. Voice Recording button to enter 1 Press the the Voice recording options 2 Press the Shutter button to start recording 3 Press Up button to pause recording, press again to continue recording Press the Shutter button to stop recording Recording...
Playback MODE Power the recorder ON and slide the MODE selector all way down to enter the Playback mode. Use Right / Left buttons to review / select stored records; Video, Still Pictures or recorded Voice. Press OK button to play selected video or recorded voice file. You can “zoom”...
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Note: : This icon indicates recorded voice file : This icon indicates video media file. : This icon indicates photo with “voice added memo” file. You can use the direction key to select desired image file, and press OK key or Zoom IN key to exit this Thumbnail mode and return to full screen display mode.
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׀׀ ◄►SELECT ▲ ■ PLAY Stop mode Playing mode ׀׀ ■ ◄►SELECT ▲ PLAY Playback / Menu In Playback mode, press MENU button to enter available settings as below: Use Up / Down buttons to select desired function, use Right button to obtain access to available setting.
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Note: The locked files can not be deleted. Unlock the file first, then delete...
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Resize function “resize” image only smaller size than original Press Shutter button to stop the recording;...
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Note: Options highlighted in gray color are not available for selection. Adding Voice Memo to Images You may add a Voice Memo / comment to selected image. 30 seconds is the maximum Voice Memo recording time. Playing image with the Voice Memo file Use direction buttons and select the image with the Voice Memo Press OK to start playing the selected jpg with...
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5. Press the Right button and select My Image. Then press OK to confirm. 13 Setup / Internal setting mode: 1. Turn the recorder ON then press the MENU and Right button to enter internal settings 2. Use the Up/ Down buttons to select desired setting and press the Right button to access available options;...
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Note: Format: Formatting the SD card (when the card is inserted) will erase all data.
Make sure to back up & save important files / records before formatting SD card. Please install the Driver (bundled on supplied CD) first, before connecting recorder to the computer. Note: Installation of the Driver is required ONLY if you wish to use your recorder as a PC cam to see or transfer live images, scenes through the Internet.
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Note: If your computer did not start CD Installer as Auto run, please open My Computer, go to CD ROM, and select “autorun.exe” program located in the CD root directory. • Driver installation Click “Install Driver” button, follow provided steps and complete installation. •...
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Note: The recorder has two USB modes; MSDC (default, when power ON) and PCCAM (when selected from Internal Setting Menu) - The default MSDC (Mass Storage / Removable Disc) is used for playback and downloading video, pictures into the computer. - The PCCAM (PC camera / webcam) can be used for transferring live images, scenes into the computer.
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- You can click to play / review selected records and / or store valuable records inside computer’s memory. - Copy or drag files into the folder where you wish to save your records. MediaImpression Installation You may install MediaImpression software into your computer from installation CD. This program will allow you to import / store all, or selected records from your camera (when connected) to your computer.
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Please restart the computer when prompted to complete the installation, computer will install MediaImpression shortcut / icon on the Desktop. Using MediaImpression The MediaImpression program will also provide “one button” access to the YouTube website: - post your video and share with millions of Internet users! icon on the desktop or follow “Start →...
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Choose the video camera storage and choose the output location. Choose required file and click “Import” - selected file will be stored in the indicated output...
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location. Click “Go to Start Page” to return the main screen; click the “Video” or “All Media” to get the “YouTube” access.
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Choose file and click “Upload to YouTube” Enter your username and password to login to YouTube, execute upload / post selected Video. Note that when software installation is complete, please reboot the computer for the first time operation. PC Camera function recorder - Power ON the and set it at the PC Cam Mode (refer to the Manual if required).
Note: If no images or scene is visible; please check whether the Driver for the recorder is installed properly and recorder check whether the selected Video is indicated. Refer to MediaImpression “Help” if further information required. g recorder You may connect recorder to your TV and watch recorded video clips or view photos on the TV screen. Turn on the power of the recorder.
Use Right / Left buttons of the recorder to review / select stored Video and Photos. Press OK button to play selected video on your TV. Your video recorder is a complex electronic digital device and you need to be aware of and follow basic precautions: .
Format the SD memory card before using with the recorder; save important records first before formatting the card, as the formatting will erase all data. Using the SD memory card: Keep the card away from extreme heat or dust, do not bend or tamper with the card.
Digital video recorder – HD video resolution and other resolution options Still picture capability up to 10 Mega pixel image resolution Mass Storage / PC webcam mode 4 X digital zoom TV output 2.4inch color LCD display SD Memory card slot, up to 8GB SD/ SDHC card capacity Macro / Normal lens settings HD: 1280 x 720 Video...
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Mass storage, Web Cam White balance Auto/manual: Daylight, cloudy, Tungsten and Fluorescent Exposure Automatic/manual (-2.0EV~+2.0EV, 0.3EV/step) Self-timer 2/10 seconds delay Video File format Photo JPEG External SD Card slot - accepts up to 8 GB card (card not supplied) Memory USB interface USB 2.0 interface Power supply...
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