FourStar 11010873 Manual

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Overview.............................................................................................................................................3

System Requirements........................................................................................................................3

Package Contents..............................................................................................................................4

DV Camcorder Diagram.....................................................................................................................5

Inserting the Battery ...........................................................................................................................6

Inserting an External Memory Card....................................................................................................6

Using the Power Adapter....................................................................................................................7

Attaching and Adjusting the Wrist Strap ...........................................................................................7

Getting Started.................................................................................................................................8-9

Understanding the Screen Icons..................................................................................................10-11

Basic Operations...............................................................................................................................12

Advanced Settings.......................................................................................................................13-16

Advanced Operations.......................................................................................................................17

Copying files to your Computer.........................................................................................................18

Using your camcorder as a Webcam................................................................................................18

Appendix...........................................................................................................................................19

Troubleshooting............................................................................................................................20-22

Specifications....................................................................................................................................23

Maintenance ....................................................................................................................................24

Precautions.......................................................................................................................................25

FCC and CE Radiation Norm...........................................................................................................26

Service Procedure............................................................................................................................27

Warranty............................................................................................................................................28

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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Contents Overview.............................3 System Requirements........................3 Package Contents..........................4 DV Camcorder Diagram........................5 Inserting the Battery ...........................6 Inserting an External Memory Card....................6 Using the Power Adapter........................7 Attaching and Adjusting the Wrist Strap ...................7 Getting Started..........................8-9 Understanding the Screen Icons....................10-11 Basic Operations..........................12 Advanced Settings........................13-16 Advanced Operations........................17 Copying files to your Computer......................18 Using your camcorder as a Webcam....................18 Appendix............................19...
Page 2: Overview
Overview • 5-in-1 Digital Camcorder: Digital video camcorder, Digital still camera, Web Cam, Voice recorder, Mass storage. • The DV Camcorder supports SD, SDHC, MMC and MMC 2.0 memory cards via the built-in card reader. • 720P (1280 x 720 up to 30fps) high definition video quality. •...
Page 3: Package Contents
Package Contents HD DV Camcorder Power Adapter Software CD USB Cable HDMI Cable User’s AV Cable Manual...
Page 4: Dv Camcorder Diagram
DV Camcorder Diagram Power button Left/Mode/Exit button Up button/EV comp. hot key Right/Menu/OK button Flashlight hot key Down button/Snap mode hot key Status LED indicator Wrist strap holder (back) Shutter button Record button Playback button 15 16 Connector cover LCD display Speaker Zoom in/Volume up button Zoom out/Volume down button...
Page 5: Inserting The Battery
Inserting the Battery Slide the latch to open and to remove the battery compartment cover. 2.Slide in the connector end of the lithium battery as the direction of the arrow shown and make sure that the metallic contacts are aligned with the contacts in the compartment. 3.Replace the cover.
Page 6: Using The Power Adapter
Using the Power Adapter Plug the USB AC power adapter cord into the USB port located on the back of the camcorder; then plug the AC end of the power adapter into a standard electrical wall outlet. When the icon ( ) appears on the upper right hand corner of LCD screen, the device power is supplied by DC input instead of the battery.
Page 7: Getting Started
Getting started Turning the power on/off To turn on the camcorder, either open the LCD panel or press the Power button. To turn off the camcorder, either close the LCD panel or press the Power button. Power on Power off * If the power is not turned on after you have completed the above procedures, please verify the battery is inserted properly and that it has enough power.
Page 8 Battery life indicator Icon Description Full battery life Moderate battery life Low battery life Empty battery life Charging battery Note: To avoid sudden outage of power supply, you are recommended to replace the battery when the icon indicates low battery life.
Page 9: Understanding The Screen Icons
Understanding the Screen Icons Camera mode: Mode icon (camera mode) 3 4 5 6 7 8 Number of recordings Exposure Flash mode -1.0 Still resolution Video resolution Memory card inserted Battery life Stabilizer Focus tape Effect White balance Snap mode Playback mode: Mode icon (play mode) Current / total recordings...
Page 10 Voice mode: Mode icon (voice mode) Number of recordings Memory card inserted Battery life Voice recorder...
Page 11: Basic Operations
Basic operations Recording a video clip Set the focus to an appropriate setting. Normally, you may set the focus to ( ) for most filming conditions. Select ( ) only for close-ups. Press the Record button to start recording. Use the Zoom buttons to zoom in or zoom out the screen. Press the Record button again to stop recording.
Page 12: Advanced Settings
Advanced settings Setting menu options The menu items provide several options for you to fine-tune your camcorder functions. The following table gives details on menu operations: How to... Action Bring up the menu in Camera/ Press the Right button. Playback mode Move the highlight bar Press the Up button or Down button.
Page 13 Menu options in Camera mode (Continued) Item Option Description The camcorder will take a single shot when the Shutter button is Single pressed. The camcorder will have ten seconds delay before taking a shot Snap Mode Self-Timer when the Shutter button is pressed. The camcorder will take a sequence of shots when the Shutter Continuous button is pressed.
Page 14 Menu options in Playback mode Power on → press the Left button → press the Down button → enter Playback mode → press the Right button → press the Right button again. Item Option Description Slide show On/Off Start picture slideshow. / Repeat playing all video clips. View the file's title, saved date and time, size, and length of File Info recording.
Page 15 Menu options in Setting mode Power on → press the Left button → press the Down button 3 times → enter Setting mode → press the Right button. Item Option Description Beep On/Off Enable beep sound on/off. Menu Use the default start screen. Start up Camera Use Camera mode as the start screen.
Page 16: Advanced Operations
Advanced operations Connecting to a standard TV and HDTV Connect your camcorder and TV via the accessory AV cable for real-time display. You can display your video clips, still pictures, and audio recordings directly on your TV, sharing them with your friends and family. TV : Traditional CRT TV The TV system is different across areas.
Page 17: Copying Files To Your Computer
Copying files to your computer Please notice that the video clips are recorded in MP4 format. To view these videos on your PC, you may need to install some special programs. For first time use, please install the software on the bundled CD.
Page 18: Appendix
Appendix Flicker settings reference Area England Germany France Italy Spain Russia Setting 50Hz 50Hz 50Hz 50Hz 50Hz 50Hz Area Portugal America Taiwan China Japan Korea Setting 50Hz 60Hz 60Hz 50Hz 50/60Hz 60Hz Note: The flicker setting is based on the frequency standard of your local power supply.
Page 19: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting When using the camcorder: Problem Cause Solution The battery is out of power. Replace the battery. The camcorder can not be powered on normally. The battery is incorrectly Re-install the battery. installed. Free some space from the Out of memory. SD/MMC card or the internal memory.
Page 20 Troubleshooting (Continued) When using the camcorder: Problem Cause Solution If the battery icon indicates low battery, the flash strobe Cannot use the flash strobe. Replace the battery. may be disabled due to insuf- ficient voltage. Remove the battery pack and The camcorder does not The camcorder encounters replace it into the compart-...
Page 21 Troubleshooting (Continued) When connecting the camcorder to the computer or TV: Problem Cause Solution Install Direct X 9.0c or above and Windows Media 9.0 Codecs to solve this problem. Install I cannot view the video clips Driver or software is not the software and driver in the on my computer.
Page 22: Specifications
Specifications Image Sensor 5 Mega Pixels CMOS HD (1280x720) / up to 30 fps VGA (640x480) / up to 30 fps Video Clips Resolution QVGA (340x240) / up to 30 fps Still Images Up to 16 Mega Pixels Internal Memory Built-in 32MB NAND-Flash Memory (20MB available for storage) SD card up to 4GB, SDHC card up to 16GB,...
Page 23: Maintenance
Maintenance To clean your digital photo frame, please refer to the instructions below: NOTE: To prevent electrical shock, do not open the Camcorder casing. Leave repair of the frame to qualified personnel, please see the tech support information in the warranty.
Page 24: Precautions
Precautions Read all of these instructions and save this manual for later use. Follow all warnings and instructions on the product. 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.
Page 25: Fcc And Ce Radiation Norm
FCC and CE Radiation Norm This equipment has been tested and complies with limits for Class B digital devices pursuant to Part 15 of Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules. This equipment has been tested and complies with the limits of the European Council Directive on the approximation of the law of the member states relating to electromagnetic compatibility (89/336/EEC) according to EN 55022 Class B.
Page 26: Service Procedure
Service Procedure For information regarding the return or exchange of this item within 14 days of purchase, please visit your Inkstop store location or go to www.inkstop.net to read the instructions regarding customer service returns procedures. Click on the Satisfaction Guaranteed icon on the website.
Page 27: Warranty
The manufacturer service center will repair or replace the unit in question and send it back to the purchaser. In order to contact the service facility, please call 508-435-4830 or 800-639-3803. The address for this facility is: Fourstar Group 26840 Fargo Ave. Suite C Bedford Heights, OH 44146 E-mail Support: techsupport@fourstari.com...