Avita V22 User Manual

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Page 2: Read This Before Using The Camcorder
Read This Before Using the Camcorder SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Do not drop, puncture or disassemble the camcorder. • Use the camcorder with care. Rough handling may damage the internal components. • Do not expose the camcorder to high temperature. Avoid contact with water. •...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Read This Before Using the Camcorder ..........2 Section 1 Getting to Know Your Camcorder ........4 Section 2 Getting Started ..............7 Section 3 Using the Record Mode ............. 9 Section 4 Using the Playback Mode ..........20 Section 5 Setting Your Camcorder ..........
Page 4: Getting To Know Your Camcorder
Section 1 Getting to Know Your Camcorder Overview The camcorder is equipped with 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 camcorder. The menu options are accessible with your fingers. With the touch panel, you can select the options directly and quickly.
Page 5 Front View SD card Cover Microphone Macro Switch Lens Light LCD Touch Panel Rear View Tele Button Photo Button Video Button Wide Button Pause Button TV Port HDMI Port Mini USB 2.0 Port...
Page 6 Side View Speaker Playback Button Internet Button Battery Cover Power Button Bottom View Strap Hook Tripod Socket...
Page 7: Getting Started
Section 2 Getting Started Loading the Battery Before using the camcorder, you must load the supplied Lithium-ion rechargeable battery. Insert the battery according to the correct polarity marks ( + or -). Close the battery cover firmly. CAUTION RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS . Charge your battery You must use the supplied AC charger or the USB cable. The camcorder 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 3.5 to 4.5 hours. (Actual charging time may vary. It depends on the battery conditions.)
Page 8 Turning the Camcorder On • To turn on the camcorder: Flip out the LCD panel; the camcorder 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.
Page 9: Using The Record Mode
Section 3 Using 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. Power Button: Press down for one second to turn on or turn off the camcorder.
Page 10 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 11 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 12 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. •...
Page 13 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 •...
Page 14 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 camcorder settings. Video Resolution Four resolution settings are available. •...
Page 15 Motion Detection Record videos automatically when the camcorder 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. Camcorder will start to record video automatically if it detects a movement and it will stop recording if it does not detect a movement.
Page 16 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 camcorder at the subject and position it securely before the [Video Button] is pressed.
Page 17 The camcorder 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.
Page 18 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 19 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 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 camcorder can detect human face(s) and focus on the face(s) automatically. This function can work with photo capturing. It is wonderful for capturing beautiful portraits in backlight situation.
Page 20: Using The Playback Mode
Section 4 Using 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. Internet Button: In Video Playback Mode, press to select the current video to upload to the Internet.
Page 21 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. The current file is selected to upload to the Internet. Volume Return Video stop Previous video/photo Video fast rewind...
Page 22 Video play Video pause Video fast forward (10) Next video/photo (11) Delete Slideshow (12) Slideshow stop (13) 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 23 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 24 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...
Page 25: Setting Your Camcorder
Section 5 Setting Your Camcorder 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 camcorder setup. They are Sound (operation sound), TV, Language, Time Setting, Date Printing, Format, and Default Setting.
Page 26 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 27 Format • Yes: Format the built-in memory ( When there is no SD card in the camcorder ) / SD Card (When there is an SD card in the camcorder). • Do not format the built-in memory ( When there is no SD card in the camcorder ) / SD Card (When there is an SD card in the camcorder). 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 28 The following table indicates the camcorder’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 NTSC Language English Date Printing Volume Level 6...
Page 29: 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 camcorder’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 camcorder is connected to an HDTV. •...
Page 30: Viewing Video & Photo On Pc
Section 7 Viewing Video & Photo 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, burning your video into DVD, and uploading your files to the web sites easily. • 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. To install the bundled software: Insert the CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM drive. The autorun screen appears. Click “Install ArcSoft MediaImpression”. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. Note •...
Page 31: 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 video files marked with to Internet: Select the video clip files in Video Playback mode by pressing the [Internet Button] ( Connect the camcorder to your computer by using the supplied USB cable. Press [Internet Button] ( ) on the camcorder to launch the Internet Direct application automatically. 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.
Page 32 Upload files: Press [Internet Button] ( ) on the camcorder again. ‹ The videos clips marked with the icon are uploaded to the website automatically. (You may ‹ be asked to fill in your account information before uploading or you can fill in the information before uploading by clicking on the ( ) icon. Click [CANCEL] to stop uploading. ‹ To upload video files selected manually to a Web site: Follow the steps 2 and 3 on the previous page. On the thumbnail screen, click the up/down icon to change pages. Click on the video clips you want to upload.
Page 33 To playback the video file: Double-click 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 34: 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 sofeware); 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 35 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 36: Section 10 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 it has the wrong content inside. The way to solve this condition is to format SD card through the camcorder 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 37: Fcc Statement
FCC Statement Caution Statement “Modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.” Instruction Statement NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct...
Page 38: Limited One Year Product Warranty
Swinton Avenue Trading, Inc. Limited One Year Product Warranty This limited warranty covers the original purchase of new product used for normal commercial, personal or household use. Swinton Avenue Trading, Inc. (SAT) warrants its products will be free from defects in materials and workmanship (normal wear and tear excepted), for one (1) year from the date of purchase, except as provided below. SAT, at its option, will replace with a comparable product, free of charge, any product which fails under normal use as a result of such defect. This warranty does not apply to damage caused by fire, accident, negligence, misuse, improper cleaning or other circumstances not directly attributable to manufacturing defects.