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  • Page 1 HD Digital Video Camera User’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents About this manual ............v Copyright ..............v Precautions ..............vi Before You Start............ix Copyright information..........ix Introducing the camcorder .......1 System requirements..........1 Features .............. 1 Unpacking the camcorder........2 About the camcorder ........... 3 1.4.1 Front view..........
  • Page 3 Connecting to PC using a USB/AV cable..... 17 Connecting to TV using an HDMI cable.... 18 Changing modes..........19 Before you start ..........19 2.9.1 Setting the date and time ...... 19 2.9.2 Setting the language......20 2.9.3 Setting the beep ........20 Using the camcorder........21 Recording videos ..........
  • Page 4 3.6.1 Resolution ..........41 3.6.2 Quality ........... 41 3.6.3 White Balance........42 3.6.4 Effect ............43 3.6.5 Stabilizer ..........43 3.6.6 Selftimer..........44 3.6.7 EV44 3.6.8 Flash Mode ..........45 Viewing photos ..........46 Photo playback menu ........48 3.8.1 Delete One ..........
  • Page 5 Troubleshooting ............60...

  • Page 6: About This Manual

    Preface Congratulations on your purchase of this advanced camcorder. Ensure that you read this manual carefully and keep it in a safe place for future reference. About this manual Every effort has been made to ensure that the contents of this manual are correct and up to date.

  • Page 7: Precautions

    Precautions General precautions Do not use or store the product in dusty, dirty, or sandy areas,  as its components may be damaged. Do not store the product in a hot environment. High  temperatures can shorten the life of electronic devices, damage battery and warp or melt certain plastics.

  • Page 8: Power Supply

    Notes on the LCD Screen Be very careful to ensure the fluid contained in the LCD screen does not escape if the screen becomes cracked or damaged. If this occurs, follow these steps: If the fluids make contact with skin, wipe it with a clean cloth ...
  • Page 9 Remove the battery if the camera is not going to be used for a  long time. If the battery is left unused for more than 3 months, you need to charge the battery before use. viii...

  • Page 10: Before You Start

    Before You Start Taking test shots Before taking pictures with this DV camera in any important occasion (such as a wedding ceremony or an overseas trip), do test the DV camera beforehand to ensure that it functions properly. Any additional loss caused by the malfunction of this product (such as costs of photography or any loss of benefit generated by the photography) is not the responsibility of the manufacturer and no compensation will be given for it.

  • Page 12: Introducing The Camcorder

    1 Introducing the camcorder Read this section to learn about the features and functions of the camcorder. This chapter also covers system requirements, package contents, and descriptions of the hardware components. 1.1 System requirements The camcorder requires a PC with the following specifications: Windows 7 / Vista / XP SP2 operating system ...

  • Page 13: Unpacking The Camcorder

    1.3 Unpacking the camcorder The following items should be present in the package. If any item is missing or appears damaged, contact your dealer immediately. Camcorder Pouch User’s Manual USB AV Cable Li-ion Battery Battery Charger (NP120) Power Cord CD-ROM HDMI Cable (Application software) (Optional)

  • Page 14: About The Camcorder

    1.4 About the camcorder Refer to the following illustrations to familiarize yourself with the buttons and controls of this camcorder. 1.4.1 Front view Zoom Button Shutter Button Speaker Lens LED Light Flash Microphone 1.4.2 Bottom view Tripod Socket Memory Card Compartment Cover...

  • Page 15: Right View

    1.4.3 Right view Flash Button Menu Button Playback Button Power Button 1.4.4 Left view Battery Compartment Battery Cover Cover Latch Hand Strap...

  • Page 16: Back View

    1.4.5 Back view LED indicator Record Button HDMI, USB AV Out...

  • Page 17: Operating The Camcorder

    1.4.6 Operating the camcorder To turn on the power, open the LCD panel 90° or press the Power Button for one second. Flip and twist the LCD screen as shown to view pictures and movies.
  • Page 18 See the table below for a description of each button’s function. Name Button Function Press to turn the camcorder on or Power Button off. Press to display the menu for the Menu Button current mode.  In Camera mode, press to Flash Button select different flash modes: Auto flash ...
  • Page 19 Name Button Function  In Camera mode, press to Record switch to Video mode. Button  In Video mode, press to start recording a video. Press it again to stop recording.  In Video Playback mode, press to play video clip or press again to stop the playback.

  • Page 20: Using The Remote Control

    1.4.7 Using the Remote Control See the table below for the functions of the remote control buttons. Button Function Shutter  In Camera mode, press to take a photo. Button  In Video mode, press to select different flash modes: Auto flash -> LED Button Forced flash ->...
  • Page 21 Button Function  Press to confirm the selection.  In Video Playback mode, press to play the video playback. Press again to stop Set Button the playback.  In Thumbnail mode, press to exit the mode.  In Video Playback mode, press the Navigation -/+ Navigation Button to jump to the Button...
  • Page 22 Button Function  In Video and Camera modes, press to zoom in /zoom out.  In Camera Playback mode, press to jump to the previous/next file. Zoom  In Video Playback mode, press to Button adjust the volume.  In the Thumbnail mode, to move selection left/right.

  • Page 23: Getting Started

    2 Getting started Read this section to learn how to start using the camcorder. This section covers basic functions such as switching on, inserting the battery and memory cards, and configuring preliminary settings. See later chapters for advanced functions. 2.1 Inserting the memory card(s) Two memory cards can be installed in the camcorder to provide additional storage space for still images, video clips, or other files.
  • Page 24 Close the memory card cover.  Note:  When two memory cards are inserted in the camcorder, SD card will be used as the default storage. When SD card runs out of storage, the images or video clips will be automatically saved in micro SD card. However, when micro SD card runs out of memory space, the camcorder will not automatically switch the storage to SD card.

  • Page 25: Inserting The Battery

    2.2 Inserting the battery This camcorder is designed to use a rechargeable Li-ion battery. Only use the battery supplied or similar battery recommended by the manufacturer or your dealer.  Note: Install the battery exactly as described here. Installing the battery incorrectly could cause damage to the camcorder and possibly start a fire.
  • Page 26 Close the battery cover.

  • Page 27: Charging The Battery

    2.3 Charging the battery You can charge the battery with the charging unit provided. Follow the steps below to charge your battery. Insert the Li-ion battery into the charging bay. Connect one end of the power cord to the charging unit and then plug the other end to the wall outlet.

  • Page 28: Connecting To Tv Using A Usb/Av Cable

    2.5 Connecting to TV using a USB/AV cable To view pictures or videos on TV, connect the camcorder to a TV using the supplied USB/AV cable as shown in the illustration. 2.6 Connecting to PC using a USB/AV cable Connect the camcorder to a computer using the supplied USB/AV cable as shown in the illustration.

  • Page 29: Connecting To Tv Using An Hdmi Cable

    2.7 Connecting to TV using an HDMI cable Read this section to learn how to show the video clips or photos on an HDTV. Connecting to an HDTV offers high resolution for displaying video clips or photos. You can also connect the camcorder to a TV using the HDMI cable (optional).

  • Page 30: Changing Modes

    2.8 Changing modes The camcorder can operate in three modes: Video, Camera, and SET. By default, the camcorder is set to Video mode when it is turned on. In Video mode: Press the Shutter Button to switch to Camera mode. ...

  • Page 31: Setting The Language

    the respective field. to adjust the value. Repeat steps 3-4 to adjust other fields. to save your changes. 2.9.2 Setting the language To select the language, do the following: Turn on the camcorder, and tap icon to switch to SET mode.

  • Page 32: Using The Camcorder

    3 Using the camcorder 3.1 Recording videos To record videos, do the following: Turn on the camcorder. By default, the camcorder is set to Video mode. In SET mode, tap icon or press the Record Button to  switch to Video mode. In Camera mode, press the Record Button to switch to ...
  • Page 33 The Video Recording Screen Icon Description When Manual Focus (MF) is enabled, use the Zoom Button to zoom in/out the image. Indicates the current zoom status. Indicates the recording time. Indicates the remaining memory space left in the current memory card. Indicates Stabilizer mode is enabled.
  • Page 34 Icon Description Indicates Macro mode is enabled. Indicates the memory card type is used. Tap to enter Video menu. Indicates the amount of battery power left. Indicates the current EV compensation value. Indicates the current white balance mode. Indicates the video resolution. Indicates the camcorder is currently in Video mode.

  • Page 35: Video Menu

    3.2 Video menu To select a menu in Video mode, do the following: Switch to Video mode. In SET mode, tap icon or press the Record Button to  switch to Video mode. In Camera mode, press the Record Button to switch to ...

  • Page 36: Resolution

    3.2.1 Resolution The Resolution menu allows you to set the resolution before you record a video. The higher the resolution, the more memory space is required. To select the Resolution, do the following: In Video mode, press the Menu Button or tap to open the Video mode menu screen.

  • Page 37: White Balance

    Tap Quality to enter its menu. Tap an option to select the desired setting.  Super Fine: Select this option for high quality.  Fine: Select this option for normal quality. 3.2.3 White Balance The White balance menu allows you to set the white balance when capturing images and recording videos under specific lighting conditions.

  • Page 38: Effect

    3.2.4 Effect The Effect menu allows you to change the recording effect. To set the Effect, do the following: In Video mode, press the Menu Button or tap to open the Video mode menu screen. Tap Effect to enter its menu. Tap an option to select the desired setting.

  • Page 39: Night Mode

    3.2.6 The EV menu allows you to adjust the exposure compensation value. To set the exposure compensation, do the following: In Video mode, press the Menu Button or tap to open the Video mode menu screen. Tap EV to enter its menu. Tap to select the desired value.

  • Page 40: Playing Videos

    3.3 Playing videos To play videos, do the following: Switch to Video mode. In SET mode, tap icon or press the Record Button to  switch to Video mode. In Camera mode, press the Record Button to switch to  Video mode.
  • Page 41 Press the Record Button or tap to play the selected video clip.  To pause during playback, press the Shutter Button or tap . To resume, press the Shutter Button again or tap  To rewind/fast forward, tap  Tap to view the video clip in 1/2 x slow playback.
  • Page 42 Icon Description Video Playback mode. Indicates the current file number. Indicates the file is protected. Indicates the total video clip length. Indicates Autoplay is activated. Use the Zoom Button to adjust the volume. Tap to view the next video. Tap to display images in thumbnail. Tap to open the Video Playback mode menu screen.

  • Page 43: Video Playback Menu

    3.4 Video playback menu To select a menu in Video Playback mode, do the following: When in Video mode, press the Playback Button to switch to Video Playback mode. Press the Menu Button or tap to open the Video Playback mode menu screen. Tap desired menu option to enter its respective menu.

  • Page 44: Delete One

    3.4.1 Delete One The Delete one selection allows you to delete an individual file. To delete a file, do the following: In Video Playback mode, press the Menu Button or tap to open the Video Playback mode menu screen. Tap Delete One ( ) to enter its menu.

  • Page 45: Delete All

    3.4.2 Delete All The Delete all selection allows you to delete all files. To delete all files, do the following: In Video Playback mode, press the Menu Button or tap to open the Video Playback mode menu screen. Tap Delete All ( ) to enter its menu.

  • Page 46: Protect

    3.4.3 Protect The Protect selection allows you to protect an individual file from being deleted. To lock a file, do the following: In Video Playback mode, press the Menu Button or tap to open the Video Playback mode menu screen. Tap Protect ( ) to enter its menu.

  • Page 47: Autoplay

    3.4.4 Autoplay The Autoplay selection allows you to play each video clip in turn. To start autoplay, do the following: In Video Playback mode, press the Menu Button or tap to open the Video Playback mode menu screen. Tap Autoplay ( ) to enter its menu.

  • Page 48: Shooting Photos

    3.5 Shooting photos To shoot a photo, do the following: Turn on the camcorder. Switch to Camera mode. In SET and Video modes, press the Shutter Button to  switch to Camera mode. In Camera mode, you can do the following: To adjust the zoom, use the Zoom Button.
  • Page 49 The Photo Shooting Screen Icon Description When Manual Focus (MF) is enabled, use the Zoom Button to zoom in/out the image. Indicates the current zoom status. Indicates the available number of shots. Indicates Stabilizer mode is enabled. Indicates the selftimer mode is set to 5-second delay.
  • Page 50 Indicates Macro mode is enabled. Indicates the memory card type is used. Tap to enter Camera menu. Indicates the amount of battery power left. Indicates the current EV compensation value. Indicates the current white balance mode. Indicates the image size. Indicates the camcorder is currently in Camera mode.

  • Page 51: Camera Mode Menu

    3.6 Camera mode menu To select a menu in Camera mode, do the following: Turn on the camcorder. Switch to Camera mode. In SET and Video modes, press the Shutter Button to  switch to Camera mode. Press the Menu Button or tap to open the Camera mode menu screen.

  • Page 52: Resolution

    3.6.1 Resolution The Resolution menu allows you to set the resolution before you capture an image. The higher the resolution, the more memory space is required. To select the Resolution, do the following: In Camera mode, press the Menu Button or tap to open the Camera mode menu screen.

  • Page 53: White Balance

    Tap an option to select the desired setting.  Super Fine: Select this option for high quality.  Fine: Select this option for normal quality. 3.6.3 White Balance The White balance menu allows you to adjust the white balance when capturing images under specific lighting conditions. To set the White balance, do the following: In Camera mode, press the Menu Button or tap to open...

  • Page 54: Effect

    3.6.4 Effect The Effect menu allows you to change the recording effect. To set the Effect, do the following: In Camera mode, press the Menu Button or tap to open the Camera mode menu screen. Tap Effect to enter its menu. Tap an option to select the desired setting.

  • Page 55: Selftimer

    3.6.6 Selftimer The Selftimer menu allows you to set the selftimer when shooting a photo. The Selftimer lets you to take photos after a pre-defined delay. To set the Selftimer, do the following: In Camera mode, press the Menu Button or tap to open the Camera mode menu screen.

  • Page 56: Flash Mode

    3.6.8 Flash Mode The Flash Mode menu allows you to select the desired flash mode setting. To select the flash mode, do the following: In Camera mode, press the Menu Button or tap to open the Camera mode menu screen. Tap Flash Mode to enter its menu.

  • Page 57: Viewing Photos

    3.7 Viewing photos To view photos, do the following: Switch to Camera mode. In SET and Video modes, press the Shutter Button to  switch to Camera mode. Press the Playback Button to enter the Photo Playback screen. If you insert two memory cards into the camcorder, select the storage media that you want to access.
  • Page 58 The Photo Playback Screen Icon Description Indicates the camcorder is currently in Photo Playback mode. Indicates the file number of the current photo. Indicates the file is protected. Indicates the sequence number of the current photo over the total number of photos.

  • Page 59: Photo Playback Menu

    3.8 Photo playback menu To select a menu in Photo Playback mode, do the following: When in Camera mode, press the Playback Button to switch to Photo Playback mode. Press the Menu Button or tap to open the Photo Playback mode menu screen. Tap desired menu option to enter its respective menu.

  • Page 60: Delete One

    3.8.1 Delete One The Delete one selection allows you to delete an individual file. To delete a file, do the following: In Photo Playback mode, press the Menu Button or tap to open the Photo Playback mode menu screen. Tap Delete One ( ) to enter its menu.

  • Page 61: Delete All

    3.8.2 Delete All The Delete all selection allows you to delete all files. To delete all files, do the following: In Photo Playback mode, press the Menu Button or tap to open the Photo Playback mode menu screen. Tap Delete All ( ) to enter its menu.

  • Page 62: Protect

    3.8.3 Protect The Protect selection allows you to protect an individual file from being deleted. To lock a file, do the following: In Photo Playback mode, press the Menu Button or tap to open the Photo Playback mode menu screen. Tap Protect ( ) to enter its menu.

  • Page 63: Autoplay

    3.8.4 Autoplay The Autoplay selection allows you to play the slideshow of the photos on your camcorder. To start autoplay, do the following: In Photo Playback mode, press the Menu Button or tap to open the Photo Playback mode menu screen. Tap Autoplay ( ) to enter its menu.

  • Page 64: System Menu

    3.9 System menu To access the System menu, do the following: Switch to SET mode. In Video mode, tap icon to switch to SET mode.  In Camera mode, tap icon to switch to SET mode.  Tap desired menu to enter its respective menu. The following are available on the System menu: Beep Default...

  • Page 65: Beep

    3.9.1 Beep See section 2.9.3 “Setting the beep”. 3.9.2 Auto Power Off The Auto Power Off menu allows you to set an idle time after which the camcorder automatically enters sleep mode to save power. To set Auto Power Off, do the following: Tap Auto Power Off to enter its menu.

  • Page 66: Format

    3.9.4 Format The Format menu allows you to format your memory card or the internal memory when no memory card is inserted. To format the memory media, do the following: Tap Format to enter its menu. If you insert two memory cards into the camcorder, tap to format the desired memory card.

  • Page 67: Default

    3.9.5 Default The Default menu allows you to reset the camcorder to factory defaults. To reset, do the following: Tap Default to enter its menu. Tap select √ to reset. 3.9.6 Language See section 2.9.2 “Setting the language”. 3.9.7 Frequency The Frequency menu allows you to set the refresh rate of the camcorder.

  • Page 68: Appendix

    Appendix Specifications General Imaging sensor 1/3.2” CMOS 5.0 Megapixel Sensor 5.0 Megapixel Active pixels Internal: Built-in 128MB Flash Memory Storage media SD Card, SDHC Compatible (Up to SDHC 32GB Class6) Micro SD (Up to 32GB Class 4) (Dual SD card slot: SD & Micro SD) Color effects Natural/B&W/Sepia 5X Optical Zoom Lens...
  • Page 69 General Zoom Movie: 5X Optical Zoom, 10X Digital Zoom (1080p: 5X Digital Zoom) Camera: 5X Optical Zoom, 10X Digital Zoom Color monitor 3.0” TFT LCD (960 x 240 pixels) 16:9 Touch Panel LED Light Effective range: < 1m (Video) Mode: On / Off Strobe (Camera) Effective range: 1m ~ 1.5m Mode: Auto / Forced / Off...
  • Page 70 General Dimensions 55.5 (W) x 60.2 (H) x 130.5 (D) mm Weight Approx. 2485g (without battery)

  • Page 71: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Possible Solution Cause Insert the battery Cannot turn on The battery is not correctly. the camcorder. inserted correctly. The battery has no Charge the battery. power. The camcorder The auto power Turn the power on suddenly turns off function is again.
  • Page 72 Problem Possible Solution Cause Memory card The memory Unlock the cannot be card is protected. memory card. used. The memory Format the card contains memory card. non-DCF images Before formatting taken by other the card, ensure camcorders. you back up the files.

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