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  • Page 1 User’s Manual CAMILEO X400...
  • Page 2 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Section 1 Getting to Know Your Camcorder ........6 Overview ................6 Check the Components ............. 6 Safety Instructions ............. 7 System Requirements ............7 Front View ................8 Rear View ................8 Side View ................9 Bottom View ............... 9 Section Getting Started ..............
  • Page 4 Contents Section 4 Playback Mode ..............35 Button Function ............... 35 LCD Monitor Information ..........36 Operations for Playback Mode ........38 Video Playback ..............39 Photo Playback ..............39 Delete File in Playback Mode .......... 39 Video Trim ................. 40 Section 5 Setting Your Camcorder ..........
  • Page 5 Contents Section 11 Troubleshooting ............... 51 Section 12 Other Information ............. 52 TOSHIBA Support ............52 Operating Environment Conditions ....... 52 Regulatory Information ............ 52 Additional Information ............. 54 About the battery pack ............ 54...

  • Page 6: Getting To Know Your Camcorder

    Section 1 Getting to Know Your Camcorder Overview The camcorder with 5 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.

  • Page 7: Safety Instructions

    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.

  • Page 8: Front View

    Front View [Photo] Button [Tele]/[Wide] Button Speaker Light LCD Touch Lens Panel IR Receiver Microphone Rear View Indicator Light [Pause] Button Mini USB 2.0 Port [Video] Button HDMI Port...

  • Page 9: Side View

    Side View [Power] Button [Playback] Button Microphone Jack [Light] Button Bottom View Battery/SD card Cover Tripod Socket...

  • Page 10: Section Getting Started

    Section 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.

  • Page 11: Inserting And Removing An Sd Card (Optional)

    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.

  • Page 12: Turning The Camcorder On And Getting Started

    Turning the Camcorder On and Getting Started • To turn on the camcorder: Flip out the LCD panel; the c amcorder will turn on automatically. Or press the [Power Button] f or one second to turn it on. • To record video: Press the [Video Button] to record video. To stop recording, press it again. •...

  • Page 13: Record Mode

    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.

  • Page 14: Lcd Monitor Information

    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...
  • Page 15 Manual White Balance Daylight Fluorescent Tungsten Zoom meter: 1× ~2700× (23× Optical zoom and 120× Digital zoom) Slow Motion (Video Record Mode Only) Time Lapse (Video Record Mode Only) Pre-Record Mode (Video Record Mode Only) Digital Light On Light On Light Off Video Resolution FULL HD 1080/30...
  • Page 16 (12) Menu On (13) Playback Mode On (14) Photo Mode On (15) Video Mode On (16) Delete Mode On Note • Tap on the screen to close the touchable function bars. Tap again to show the bars. • Filter: Black&White / Classic / Negative can be previewed immediately without the indicator on the LCD screen.

  • Page 17: Video Recording

    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.

  • Page 18: Using Digital Light Or Light Function

    Using Digital Light or Light Function • The setting allows you to brighten the area or to extend the brightness of the objects. Press to toggle the Light settings. (LIGHT ON / LIGHT OFF / DIGITAL LIGHT). • When the Light fun ction is activated ( ) the light will be turned on and keeps providing light.

  • Page 19: Options For Menu

    Options for Menu VIDEO SETTING PHOTO SETTING EFFECTS SETUP* DELETE • LIGHT • LIGHT • MACRO MODE • MENU SOUND • DELETE VIDEO • RESOLUTION • RESOLUTION • EXPOSURE • • DELETE PHOTO MEASURE • STABILIZATION • SELF-TIMER • LANGUAGE •...

  • Page 20: Video Setting

    VIDEO SETTING Operation Display Screen ouch on the screen. The main menu will show on the screen. Touch 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 PLAY --for you to adjust the...

  • Page 21: Motion Detection

    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 In the Video Setting menu, touch the...

  • Page 22: Face Tracking

    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.

  • Page 23: Time Lapse

    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.
  • Page 24 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.

  • Page 25: Photo Setting

    PHOTO SETTING Operation Display Screen ouch on the screen. The main menu will show on the screen. Touch 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...
  • Page 26 RESOLUTION Three resolution settings are available. HIGH-16MP Shoot photo at 4608 x 3456, 16 Mega Pixels quality. STANDARD-5MP Shoot photo at 2592 x 1944, 5 Mega Pixels quality. Low-3MP Shoot photo at 2048 x 1536, 3 Mega Pixels quality. Operation Display Screen In the Photo Setting menu, touch the [RESOLUTION] icon twice.

  • Page 27: Smile Detection

    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.
  • Page 28 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.

  • Page 29: Effects

    EFFECTS Operation Display Screen ouch on the screen. The main menu will show on the screen. Touch 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.
  • Page 30 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.
  • Page 31 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...

  • Page 32: White Balance

    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.

  • Page 33: Delete

    DELETE Operation Display Screen ouch on the screen. The main menu will show on the screen. Touch 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.

  • Page 34: Delete All

    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).

  • Page 35: Playback Mode

    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.

  • Page 36: Lcd Monitor Information

    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...
  • Page 37 Select & Play thumbnail screen On 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.

  • Page 38: Operations For Playback Mode

    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;...

  • Page 39: Video Playback

    Video Playback Operation Display Screen In the Video Playback Mode, touch play or pause the video. Touch to go to the previous file; touch to go to the next file. While playing videos, touch to fast rewind/forward. In the Continuous Play On Mode ( highlighted), touch to play the all video files continuously.

  • Page 40: Video Trim

    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.

  • Page 41: Setting Your Camcorder

    Section 5 Setting Your Camcorder Setup Menu Operation Display Screen Touch on the screen. The main menu will show on the screen. Touch the [Setup ] icon twice on the screen to enter its setting menu. The Setup menu contains 6 options for configuring your camcorder setup.

  • Page 42: Time Setting

    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.
  • Page 43 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.

  • Page 44: 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 cam corder’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.

  • Page 45: Viewing Photos And Videos On Pc

    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. •...

  • Page 46: Uploading Files To Internet

    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.
  • Page 47 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.
  • Page 48 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.

  • Page 49: Webcam Mode

    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.

  • Page 50: Section 10 Specifications

    Section 10 Specifications Specification Image sensor 5 Mega pixel CMOS sensor Operation modes Video record, Photo record, Webcam Lens types 23× Optical zoom Lens Auto Focus Lens (F3.5) Focus range Macro Mode: 1cm –120cm (0.39 inch) (47.24 inches) Normal Mode: 1cm –...

  • Page 51: Section 11 Troubleshooting

    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 “!”...

  • Page 52: Section 12 Other Information

    Residential, Commercial & Light Industry Environment. Any other working environment has not been verified by Toshiba and the use of this product in these working environments is maybe restricted or cannot be recommended. Possible consequences of the use of this product in non verified working environments can be: Disturbances of other products or of this product in the nearby surrounding area with temporarily malfunction or data loss/corruption as result.
  • Page 53 The new European Union (EU) chemical regulation, REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals), entered into force on 1 June 2007. Toshiba will meet all REACH requirements and is committed to provide our customers with information about the chemical substances in our products according to REACH regulation.

  • Page 54: Additional Information

    Never install or remove the battery pack without first turning off the power and disconnecting the AC adaptor. • Use only the product connected to an AC power source or optional TOSHIBA Battery charger to charge the battery pack. Never attempt to charge the battery pack with any other charger. •...
  • Page 55 0970AB810L-A01S X400_UM_V01_0701 For more information, please visit: www.toshiba-multimedia.com...

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