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Uniden UDC-7M Instruction Manual

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UDC-7M
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden UDC-7M Digital Camera.
• Please be sure to read this Instruction Manual before you begin using your
camera.
• Save this manual for future reference.
• Review the separate booklet "SAFETY MANUAL" before operating your camera.

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  • Page 1: Digital Camera

    UDC-7M INSTRUCTION MANUAL Digital Camera Congratulations on your purchase of the Uniden UDC-7M Digital Camera. • Please be sure to read this Instruction Manual before you begin using your camera. • Save this manual for future reference. • Review the separate booklet “SAFETY MANUAL” before operating your camera.
  • Page 2 Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Declaration of Conformity Model number: UDC-7M Trade Name: Uniden Corporation Address: 4700 Amon Carter Boulevard Ft. Worth TX, 76155 U.S.A Telephone No.: 817-858-3300...
  • Page 3 kFOR CANADIAN USERS i This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. English...

  • Page 4: Install The Battery Pack

    Open the battery/card compartment cover, and insert the battery pack. h The battery/card compartment cover is located on the side of the camera. h Press the on/off button to turn the camera on. [o] mark Uniden logo English CHARGE indicator [o] mark Uniden logo...
  • Page 5 Shooting Press the [n] button. h The shooting mode menu appears. Single-shot Sequential shots Video clip recording PHOTOGRAPH 1 IMAGE Press the [l] or [m] button to select the shooting mode. Press the ok button. h The shooting mode is indicated by an icon in the upper left area of the monitor.
  • Page 6 GETTING UP AND RUNNING Playback kStill image playback Press the playback button [=]. h The display switches to the Playback Screen. h To view other images, press the [l] or [m] button. h If the playback button [=] is pressed, the display returns to the Shooting Screen.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS CONTENTS ... 1 QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION ... 3 CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES ... 7 GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA ... 9 SYSTEM MAP ... 10 SETUP PARTS NAMES ... 11 CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK ... 13 INSTALL THE BATTERY PACK AND CARD ...
  • Page 8 PLAYBACK DISPLAYING THE PLAYBACK MENU ...64 IMAGE PROTECT ...66 ROTATE IMAGE ...67 CONTRAST CORRECTION ...68 COPY DATA ...70 PRINT SETTINGS ...72 SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK ...76 DISPLAYING STILL IMAGE PROPERTIES ...77 OPTION DISPLAYING THE OPTION MENU ...78 SOUNDS ...81 POST-VIEW SETTING ...83 ADJUST THE MONITOR BRIGHTNESS ...84 SCREEN LANGUAGE ...85 TV SYSTEM SETTING ...86...

  • Page 9: Quick Search By Operation

    QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION Your camera has an abundance of convenient features and functions. From creating precisely the photo you want, to viewing images using various techniques, you can locate the exact operation for your purposes in the following table. Basic operation Getting started shooting...
  • Page 10 Basic operation Shoot in dark conditions • “EXPOSURE CORRECTION” on page 62 • “FLASH SETTING” on page 47 • “USING THE SCENE FUNCTION” (night view portrait mode/fireworks mode/lamp mode) on page 42 Photographing people • “USING THE SCENE FUNCTION” (portrait mode/night view portrait mode/face chaser mode) on page 42 •...
  • Page 11 QUICK SEARCH BY OPERATION Basic operation Getting started viewing images • “Playing back the video clip” on page 39 • “Viewing still images” on page 32 Slideshow playback • “SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK” on page 76 Adjust the monitor brightness • “ADJUST THE MONITOR BRIGHTNESS” on page 84 Playback on a TV •...
  • Page 12 Basic operation Edit photos • “CONTRAST CORRECTION” on page 68 Copy files from the internal memory to the card, or vice versa • “COPY DATA” on page 70 Delete files • “Erasing files” on page 35 Specify the number of prints and date imprint •...

  • Page 13: Checking The Included Accessories

    CHECKING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES i Lithium-ion battery pack (battery pack): 1 i Dedicated USB interface cable: 1 i “SAFETY MANUAL” (safety precautions booklet) Please read this booklet carefully before using the digital camera. English i Lithium-ion battery pack charger and power cord i Dedicated video interface cable: 1 i Wrist Strap: 1...

  • Page 14: Attaching The Handstrap

    Attaching the handstrap Media cards that can be used with this camera The types of card that can be inserted into and used with this camera are: i SD Memory Card i Multi Media Card What “card” means in this manual i In this manual, SD Memory Cards and Multi Media Cards that can be used in this digital camera are referred to as “card”.

  • Page 15: Getting The Most Out Of Your Camera

    GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CAMERA Your UDC-7M is loaded with lots of functions including an easy-to-understand display, a large screen, extensive scene functions, and more. k Abundant scene functions You can select from a variety of preset settings (aperture, shutter speed, etc.) for specific shooting conditions.

  • Page 16: System Map

    SYSTEM MAP The included accessories can be used to connect your camera to a computer, printer or TV. By connecting the camera to your computer, you can, for example, copy your photos to the computer’s hard disk. You can connect it to a printer for direct printing of your photos.

  • Page 17: Setup

    PARTS NAMES Front Shutter button Lens English on/off button Flash Microphone Self-timer indicator A/V OUT terminal DC IN terminal...
  • Page 18 Rear Illumination sensor • Detects the ambient brightness and automatically adjusts the brightness of the monitor accordingly. Zoom switch Monitor Bottom Tripod stand hole Strap holder Battery/card compartment cover Playback button [=] [n] button Delete button [%] [o] button menu button [l] button Speaker [m] button...

  • Page 19: Charging The Battery Pack

    Insert it in the direction indicated by the [o] mark on the battery pack, with the Uniden logo facing up. Connect the supplied power cord to the socket on the battery pack charger. h Insert the connector straight and securely.

  • Page 20: Recharging The Battery Pack

    RECHARGING THE BATTERY PACK Be sure to fully charge the supplied battery pack before using it in your camera. For charging the battery pack, use the supplied charger. Charge the battery pack if it is being used for the first time, and recharge it whenever the remaining charge is low (see “CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY CHARGE”...
  • Page 21 CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK About the CHARGE indicator The CHARGE indicator shows the status of the battery pack and the charger. Please refer to the following table if the indicator flashes abnormally. CHARGE indicator Not lit Not connected properly i To recharge the battery pack, the power cord of the charger must be connected to a power outlet, and the plug at the other end inserted in the charger’s power socket (page 13).

  • Page 22: Install The Battery Pack And Card

    Make sure that the battery pack and card orientation are correct. h When inserting the battery pack, be careful of the latch that secures it. Open battery/card compartment cover on the side of the camera. Uniden logo Insert the battery pack.
  • Page 23 INSTALL THE BATTERY PACK AND CARD CAUTION Be careful when removing the card. i Do not attempt to forcibly remove the card. i Never remove the card when the camera is connected to a computer or printer, or when the self-timer indicator is flashing quickly. In doing so, you risk losing the data stored in the card.

  • Page 24: Turning The Camera On And Off

    TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF Turning on the camera In the shooting mode Press the on/off button. h The camera turns on. h The camera turns on in the shooting mode that was active before it was last turned off. In the playback mode Press the playback button [=] for at least one second.

  • Page 25: About The Auto Power Off Function

    TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF About the auto power off function In order to preserve battery pack power when, for example, the camera has accidentally been left on, the camera is furnished with an “auto power off” function by which the camera automatically turns off after a certain period of inactivity (about 1 minute during shooting or about 3 minutes during playback [factory default settings]).

  • Page 26: Date And Time Setting

    DATE AND TIME SETTING The camera will record the date and time an image is captured so that you can display them during playback. Therefore, before capturing images, make sure the correct date and time are set. Example: To set the clock to 7:30 p.m. on December 24, 2006 Press the on/off button to turn the camera on, and press the menu button.
  • Page 27 DATE AND TIME SETTING Set the date and time. 1 Press the [n] or [o] button to change the year indication. h Repeat these steps to select the month indication and day indication, and set the date to December 24, 2006. 2 Press the [m] button to select the time indication.
  • Page 28 Press the ok button. h The date and time setting is completed, and you are returned to the Option Menu. h The Option Menu is canceled when the menu button is pressed. HINT i Under normal conditions, while the battery pack is being replaced, an internal battery will maintain the date and time settings.

  • Page 29: Basic Operation

    BEFORE TAKING PICTURES How to hold the camera Hold the camera securely, keeping your elbows close to your body and making sure the camera is stable. Correct hold Make sure that the lens and flash are not blocked by your fingers or the handstrap.

  • Page 30: Using The Autofocus

    Using the autofocus The autofocus will work in almost all situations; however, there are certain conditions that may cause the autofocus function to not work properly. If the autofocus function is not working properly, set the focus range to capture images (page 51).
  • Page 31 BEFORE TAKING PICTURES The following examples are some of the situations where the autofocus function may work, but not as desired. i When both near and far objects are present Use the focus-lock function to lock the focus on an object at the same distance as the desired subject, then reposition the camera to compose the picture.

  • Page 32: Switching Between The Shooting Mode And Playback Mode

    Switching between the shooting mode and playback mode Press the on/off button to turn the camera on. Press the playback button [=]. h Each time the playback button is pressed, the camera switches between the shooting mode and the playback mode. HINT To turn the camera on in the playback mode i Press the playback button [=] for at least 1 second, and the camera will...

  • Page 33: How To Switch The Shooting Mode

    BEFORE TAKING PICTURES How to switch the shooting mode Your camera can capture single still photos (single-shot mode), record video clips (video clip recording mode), and also capture a series of still photos (sequential shots mode). Press the on/off button to turn the camera on.

  • Page 34: Switching The Display Mode

    Switching the display mode In the shooting mode, you can select the either the “settings display mode” which allows you to confirm the shooting settings on the monitor while you shoot, or the “normal display mode” in which the setting indications are turned off, providing a full view of the subject.

  • Page 35: Hints For Taking Pictures

    BEFORE TAKING PICTURES Hints for taking pictures Muting the camera sounds i The operation sounds that are generated, for example, when the shutter button, menu button or ok button is pressed, can be muted (page 81). Where is the image data saved? i All the image and sound data is recorded in the camera’s internal memory or on the card installed in the camera.

  • Page 36: Capturing And Playing Back Still Images

    CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES There are two modes for capturing still images. In the normal still image mode, one image is captured each time the shutter button is pressed. In the sequential shots mode, when you press the shutter button, several successive images are captured.
  • Page 37 CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES Release your finger from the shutter button. h The captured image is recorded. HINT What is focus lock? i When the shutter button is pressed halfway, the camera focuses on the subject, and as long as the shutter button is kept pressed halfway, the focus is fixed (locked) at the same distance.

  • Page 38: Viewing Still Images

    Viewing still images The steps for viewing both single shots and sequential shots are the same. Press the playback button [=]. h If the playback button [=] was pressed to turn the camera on, however, press the playback button [=] for at least 1 second.

  • Page 39: Image Display Playback

    CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES 9-image display playback Press the playback button [=]. Press [W] ([P]) on the zoom switch. h The 9-image display appears. Select the image to play back. h Press the arrow buttons to move the orange frame to the desired image, and press the ok button.

  • Page 40: Magnifying (Zooming In) The Image

    Magnifying (zooming in) the image Display the image that you want to magnify. Press [T] ([]]) on the zoom switch. h Magnification is enabled. h The image is magnified, and the central portion of image is displayed. h Press the arrow buttons to view different parts of the magnified image.

  • Page 41: Erasing Files

    CAPTURING AND PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES Erasing files You can erase files that are stored on the card if you no longer need them. You can erase the files one at a time, or all at once. To erase data from the card, perform the delete procedure with the card installed in the camera.
  • Page 42 <To delete one file> 1 Use the [l] and [m] buttons to display the file you wish to delete. 2 Press the [n] or [o] button to select “1 FILE”. h There is no confirmation screen when deleting single files. Before pressing the ok button in step 3, please make sure that the displayed image is one you wish to delete.

  • Page 43: Shooting Sequential Shots

    SHOOTING SEQUENTIAL SHOTS When the shutter button is pressed, still images are captured in succession. Set the camera to the sequential shots mode (page 27). Press the shutter button to start shooting. h Shooting sequential shots begins. <Estimated maximum number of sequential shots>...

  • Page 44: Video Clip Recording And Playback

    VIDEO CLIP RECORDING AND PLAYBACK Recording a video clip Set the camera to the video clip recording mode (page 27). Press the shutter button. h Video clip recording begins. During recording, the length of the video clip and the remaining recording time available are shown on the monitor.

  • Page 45: Playing Back The Video Clip

    VIDEO CLIP RECORDING AND PLAYBACK Playing back the video clip Press the playback button [=]. h If the playback button [=] was pressed to turn the camera on, however, press the playback button [=] for at least 1 second. h The video clip just recorded appears on the monitor.
  • Page 46 Outline of playback operation To do this... Stop playback Pause To extract a still image To play back During forward one image playback at a time During reverse (single- playback frame step) During forward playback Slow playback During reverse playback Forward playback accelerate...
  • Page 47 VIDEO CLIP RECORDING AND PLAYBACK When you are finished viewing video clips... i Press the on/off button to turn the camera off. CAUTION If no audio is heard... The audio is not played back when the video clip is played back in the frame- by-frame, slow playback, fast playback or reverse playback mode.

  • Page 48: Using The Scene Function

    USING THE SCENE FUNCTION You can select from a variety of preset settings (aperture, shutter speed, etc.) for specific shooting conditions. Set the camera to the shooting mode (page 26), and press the [o] button (SCENE). h The screen to select the settings suitable for the scene (shooting conditions) appears.
  • Page 49 USING THE SCENE FUNCTION Scene setting Capture the vivid colors of Flowers flowers. Shoot a still image and add a Still image with voice memo. audio Minimize the effects of Blur reduction camera shake. For photographing bright scenes, such as on a ski Snow &...

  • Page 50: Capture A Still Image With A Voice Memo

    Capture a still image with a voice memo With the still-image-plus-audio a scene function, you can add an audio track (about 10 seconds maximum) to a captured still image. This audio track is called a “voice memo”. On the screen to select the scene function settings (page 42), select a, and press the ok button.

  • Page 51: How To Use The Face Chaser Feature

    USING THE SCENE FUNCTION How to use the face chaser feature To attain the best possible face shots, the camera automatically focuses on the face and adjusts the exposure. On the screen to select the scene function settings (page 42), select the face chaser icon r, and press the ok button.

  • Page 52: Using The Zoom

    USING THE ZOOM Your camera has two zoom functions: optical zoom and digital zoom. Set the camera to the shooting mode (page 26), and point the camera lens at the subject. Press the zoom switch to compose the desired image. [T]: Zoom in on the subject.

  • Page 53: Flash Setting

    FLASH SETTING The flash is used not only for taking pictures where there is insufficient light, but also when the subject is in shade or in backlight conditions. Your camera’s flash has four modes of operation (auto mode, forced flash mode, flash off mode and red-eye reduction mode).
  • Page 54 Press the [n] or [o] button to select the desired flash mode, and press the ok button. Press the shutter button. h The picture is snapped and the flash operates according to the selected mode. HINT When auto is selected... i The k icon indicating the flash setting is not shown on the Shooting Screen.

  • Page 55: Self-Timer

    SELF-TIMER Self-timer photography is available in the single-shot mode. Set the camera to the single-shot mode (page 27), and press the [n] ( ) button. h The self-timer menu appears. y: The image is captured about 2 seconds after the shutter button is pressed.
  • Page 56 HINT i The countdown time until shutter release is shown graphically on the monitor. To pause or cancel the self-timer function... i If the shutter button is pressed again before the shutter is released, the self-timer countdown temporarily stops. Press the shutter button one more time to restart the self-timer.

  • Page 57: Focus Range

    FOCUS RANGE Set the camera to the shooting mode (page 26), and press the [m] (R) button. h The focus range menu appears. o: The focus operates within the ranges shown below (pan). <Still image shooting> i At maximum aperture: 2.2 m (7.22 ft.) to ∞...

  • Page 58: Shooting

    ACCESSING THE RECORDING MENU Detailed shooting settings are accessed from the Recording Menu. Set the camera to a shooting mode (page 27). Press the menu button. h The Recording Menu corresponding to the shooting mode set in step 1 appears. h The Recording Menu can be canceled by pressing the menu button.

  • Page 59: Overview Of The Recording Menu

    ACCESSING THE RECORDING MENU Overview of the Recording Menu RECORDING MENU English RESOLUTION FOCUS MODE WHITE BALANCE EXPOSURE INSERT DATE ON IMAGE OFF...
  • Page 60 1 Resolution menu/video size menu (page 55) <Single-shot/sequential shots mode> n: Shoot at 3,072 × 2,304 pixels f: Shoot at 2,592 × 1,944 pixels g: Shoot at 2,048 × 1,536 pixels h: Shoot at 1,024 × 768 pixels [: Shoot at 640 × 480 pixels <Video clip recording mode>...

  • Page 61: Resolution/Video Size Setting

    RESOLUTION/VIDEO SIZE SETTING By setting the image resolution (pixels) to a higher setting, image detail is enhanced for a smoother, finer picture. However, the file size also becomes large and uses more memory. Select the resolution setting that suits your purpose. Display the Recording Menu (page 52).
  • Page 62 Record and play back an audio file In the video clip recording mode, your camera can make audio recordings. The audio recordings are monaural. k Record an audio file Display the Recording Menu for the video clip recording mode (page 52). Select the audio recording icon <...
  • Page 63 RESOLUTION/VIDEO SIZE SETTING k Playing back audio recordings Display the desired audio data. h A musical note graphic appears on the screen. Play back the recording. To do this... Forward playback Stop playback Pause Fast forward Fast reverse Return to normal playback speed Press the ok button. Adjusting the volume HINT i During 5×...

  • Page 64: Focus Area Setting

    FOCUS AREA SETTING You can choose from different types of autofocus (still image shooting only): 9-point range finder focus: The correct focus is determined from 9 different focus points within the shooting area visible on the monitor. When the image is focused, a target mark &...
  • Page 65 FOCUS AREA SETTING HINT When spot focus is selected... i The focus mark + appears in the center of the monitor. When AF seeker is selected... i The focus mark + appears in the center of the monitor. i When the focus-lock is activated, the seeker mark appears on the focused subject.

  • Page 66: Iso Sensitivity

    ISO SENSITIVITY With the initial settings, the ISO sensitivity is automatically set according to the brightness of the subject. However, in the single-shot mode and sequential shots mode, the ISO sensitivity can be set to a fixed setting. Set the camera to the single-shot mode or the sequential shots mode, and display the Recording Menu (page 52).

  • Page 67: White Balance

    WHITE BALANCE This camera automatically adjusts the white balance under most lighting conditions. However, if you want to specify the lighting conditions or change the overall tone of the image, the white balance can be manually set. Display the Recording Menu (page 52). Select “WHITE BALANCE”...

  • Page 68: Exposure Correction

    EXPOSURE CORRECTION When capturing images, you can make the image lighter or darker. Point the camera lens at the subject, and display the Recording Menu (page 52). Select “EXPOSURE” and press the ok button. h The screen to adjust the exposure appears. Use the [n] and [o] buttons to select the desired exposure numerical value, and press the ok button.

  • Page 69: Date Imprint

    DATE IMPRINT You can choose to have the date the image was captured imprinted on the image. Display the Recording Menu (page 52). Select “INSERT DATE ON IMAGE”, and press the ok button. h The date imprint menu appears. ON: The date of the capture is imprinted on the image. display is shown on the monitor.

  • Page 70: Playback

    DISPLAYING THE PLAYBACK MENU The Playback Menu is used to adjust your camera’s playback settings. Press the playback button [=]. h The display changes to the Playback Screen. Press the menu button. h The Playback Menu appears. h The Playback Menu is canceled when the menu button is pressed.

  • Page 71: Overview Of The Playback Menu

    DISPLAYING THE PLAYBACK MENU Overview of the Playback Menu 1 [Protect] (page 66) h Protect data from accidental erasure (write protect). 2 [Rotate image] (page 67) h Rotate still images. 3 [Contrast correction] (page 68) h Add contrast (light and dark) to the image to make it clearer.

  • Page 72: Image Protect

    IMAGE PROTECT Prevent accidental erasure of data. Display the data that you want to protect from accidental erasure, and display the Playback Menu (page 64). Select “PROTECT” and press the ok button. h The screen to set the protect setting appears. Select “YES”...

  • Page 73: Rotate Image

    ROTATE IMAGE Captured still images can be rotated to the correct orientation for viewing. Display the image you wish to rotate, and display the Playback Menu (page 64). Select “ROTATE” and press the ok button. h The screen to rotate the image appears.

  • Page 74: Contrast Correction

    CONTRAST CORRECTION Add contrast (light and dark) to an image to make it clearer. Display the image to be modified, and display the Playback Menu (page 64). Select “CONTRAST CORRECT”, and press the ok button. h The Contrast Correction Screen appears.
  • Page 75 CONTRAST CORRECTION If the modified image is satisfactory, press the ok button. h The screen to save the corrected image appears. h To discontinue the procedure, press the menu button. The modified image is discarded, and you are returned to the Contrast Correction Screen.

  • Page 76: Copy Data

    COPY DATA Images recorded in the camera’s internal memory can be copied to the card, and likewise from the card to the internal memory. Insert the card in the camera (page 16). Display the Playback Menu (page 64). Select “FILE COPY” and press the ok button.
  • Page 77 COPY DATA Press the ok button. h The screen to select the type of copy appears. h The copy source image is shown in the background on the screen. COPY SINGLE: Copy the data for one image. COPY ALL: Copy all the data from the copy source to the copy destination.

  • Page 78: Print Settings

    PRINT SETTINGS In addition to using your printer to print out still images captured with your camera, as with conventional film, you can have prints made at shops offering digital print services. Moreover, this camera is DPOF-compatible, so you can use the camera to specify the number of prints, or whether or not the date is displayed on the print.
  • Page 79 PRINT SETTINGS Specifying date imprinting and number of prints You can specify print settings for each individual image (EACH IMAGE), or apply the print settings to all the images on the card (ALL IMAGES). Display the screen to set the print settings (page 72). Select EACH IMAGE or ALL IMAGES.
  • Page 80 Specify the number of prints and whether the date is imprinted. h Please specify the number of prints before setting the date imprint setting. The date imprint setting cannot be set until the number of prints has been entered. <Specifying the number of prints> h Press the [n] or [o] button to specify the number of prints.

  • Page 81: Clearing All The Print Settings

    PRINT SETTINGS Clearing all the print settings Delete the print settings for all images. Display the screen to set the print settings (page 72). Select “ALL CLEAR”. Press the ok button. h The Confirm All Clear Screen appears. YES: Clear the print settings for all images. EXIT: Cancel the clear procedure and return to the screen to set the print settings.

  • Page 82: Slideshow Playback

    SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK Display the Playback Menu (page 64). Select “SLIDESHOW” and press the ok button. h The screen to set the slideshow appears. TIME: Adjust the transition speed (the period that an image is displayed before it changes to the next image).

  • Page 83: Displaying Still Image Properties

    DISPLAYING STILL IMAGE PROPERTIES The settings that were active when a still image was captured can be displayed (Information Screen). Display the desired still image. Press the ok button. h The Information Screen appears. h If the ok button is pressed again, the Information Screen is canceled.

  • Page 84: Displaying The Option Menu

    DISPLAYING THE OPTION MENU The Option Menu is used to adjust various camera settings. Display the Recording Menu or Playback Menu. h Recording Menu, see page 52 h Playback Menu, see page 64 Press the [n] or [o] button to select the option tab 3.

  • Page 85: Overview Of The Option Menu

    DISPLAYING THE OPTION MENU Overview of the Option Menu OPTION MENU (1/2) English CLOCK SET SOUND POST VIEW BRIGHTNESS LANGUAGE TV SYSTEM AUTO POWER OFF FILE NO. RESET FORMAT RESET SETTINGS 3sec...
  • Page 86 1 [Date and time setting] (page 20) h Set the camera’s internal clock. 2 [Sounds] (page 81) h Adjust the sounds produced by the camera. 3 [Post-view] (page 83) h Specify how long a still image is displayed on the monitor after it is captured.

  • Page 87: Sounds

    SOUNDS Set the sounds that are produced by the camera. Display the Option Menu (page 78). Select “SOUND” and press the ok button. h The screen to set the sounds appears. OPERATION VOL: Volume setting for all camera buttons. TURN ON/OFF: Mute or enable the sound that is produced when the camera is turned on or off.
  • Page 88 Select the desired item, and press the ok button. Press the [n] or [o] button to change the setting. <If “TURN ON/OFF”, “SHUTTER” or “KEY SW” is selected> h The menu to enable or disable each operation sound appears. ON: Activates the sound. OFF: Deactivates the sound.

  • Page 89: Post-View Setting

    POST-VIEW SETTING Specify the duration that the captured image appears on the monitor (post- view) after the shutter button is pressed. Display the Option Menu (page 78). Select “POST VIEW” and press the ok button. h The Post View Menu appears. h When “OFF”...

  • Page 90: Adjust The Monitor Brightness

    ADJUST THE MONITOR BRIGHTNESS The brightness of the monitor is adjustable. Adjust the brightness to the optimum readability in the ambient light. Display the Option Menu (page 78). Select “BRIGHTNESS” and press the ok button. h The Monitor Brightness Menu appears.

  • Page 91: Screen Language

    SCREEN LANGUAGE You can set the monitor of your camera to display the messages in any one of several languages. Display the Option Menu (page 78). Select “ LANGUAGE” and press the ok button. h The screen to select the display language appears.

  • Page 92: Tv System Setting

    TV SYSTEM SETTING Specify the type of image signal that is output from your camera’s A/V OUT terminal. Display the Option Menu (page 78). Select “TV SYSTEM” and press the ok button. h The TV System Menu appears. NTSC: Outputs NTSC video signals. PAL: Outputs PAL video signals.

  • Page 93: Auto Power Off Function

    AUTO POWER OFF FUNCTION Your camera has an “auto power off” function whereby the power automatically turns off after a specified period of inactivity. The auto power off function works to conserve the battery pack power when the camera is not being used, or to prevent the battery pack from dying if the camera has accidentally been left on.

  • Page 94: File No. Reset Function

    FILE No. RESET FUNCTION If a newly formatted (page 91) card is used, the file name (image number) of the captured image automatically begins from 0001. If the card is subsequently reformatted, or if a different reformatted card is used, the file names again begin from 0001.
  • Page 95 FILE No. RESET FUNCTION i If Card B already has image data in it when it replaces Card A, file names are assigned as follows. When the highest image number on Card B (before replacing) is lower than the highest image number on Card A: the file name of the next recorded image continues from last file name recorded on Card A.
  • Page 96 Display the Option Menu (page 78). Select “FILE NO. RESET” and press the ok button. h The File Number Reset Menu appears. The file number reset function is “ON”. OFF: The file number reset function is “OFF”. Select “OFF”, and press the ok button. h The file number reset function was set to OFF.

  • Page 97: Initializing The Card Memory And Internal Memory

    INITIALIZING THE CARD MEMORY AND INTERNAL MEMORY A card must be formatted with this camera: i After purchasing, when used for the first time, or i If it was formatted using a personal computer or another digital camera. The card cannot be reformatted if the lock switch is set to the “LOCK” position.
  • Page 98 Press the ok button. h The screen to confirm formatting appears. Select “YES”, and press the ok button. h Formatting begins. h During formatting, “Formatting” and “do not power off” are shown on the monitor. CAUTION Caution during reformatting i Please do not turn off the camera or insert/remove the card while the card is being formatted.

  • Page 99: Resetting The Camera Settings

    RESETTING THE CAMERA SETTINGS Reset the camera to the factory-preset settings. Display the Option Menu (page 78). Select “RESET SETTINGS” and press the ok button. h The Reset Settings Menu appears. YES: Reset to the factory-preset settings. Do not change the settings, and return to the Option Menu.

  • Page 100: Checking The Remaining Internal Memory And Card Memory

    CHECKING THE REMAINING INTERNAL MEMORY AND CARD MEMORY You can check the possible number of images, audio recording time and video clip recording time remaining on the card. For a table showing the maximum number of images and recording time for the internal memory and for a specific card, please see “Possible Number of Images/Video Recording Time/Audio Recording Time”...

  • Page 101: Checking The Remaining Internal Memory And Card Memory

    CHECKING THE REMAINING INTERNAL MEMORY AND CARD MEMORY For audio data Set the camera to the audio recording mode (page 56). h The remaining audio recording time is shown. HINT i When the remaining number of images or the remaining video recording time is “0”, you cannot capture any more images.

  • Page 102: Checking The Remaining Battery Charge

    CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY CHARGE When using the battery pack, the remaining battery pack charge can be checked on the monitor. Make sure to check this indicator before capturing an image. For an indication of the possible length of time for battery pack operation, see page 130.
  • Page 103 CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY CHARGE HINT i If any data is present, you can also check the remaining battery pack charge on the Information Screen (page 77). i Battery life may differ even among battery packs of the same type. i Depending on the usage of the camera (such as the number of times the flash is used, etc.) or the ambient temperature (temperatures below 10°C [50°F]) the number of images that can be saved on a fully charged battery...

  • Page 104: Other Devices And Connections

    CONNECTING TO A TV Connect the supplied video interface cable from the A/V OUT terminal on the digital camera to the AUDIO and VIDEO input terminals on the TV. Yellow plug To the VIDEO input terminal White plug To the AUDIO input terminal Switch input to VIDEO Playback...

  • Page 105: Connecting To A Computer

    CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER The camera can be used as a card reader if it is connected to a computer. Cautions when mounting your camera as a removable disk i Do not alter files or folders in your camera in any way. Doing so may result in your camera not recognizing that data.

  • Page 106: Configuration Of Directories In The Card

    Configuration of directories in the card ROOT DCIM 100UNIDN MISC (Location of DPOF 101UNIDN files) * Up to 9,999 files can be stored in folder 100UNIDN. If more image or audio files are made, a folder named 101UNIDN is created, and they will be stored in there.

  • Page 107: Setting To The Card Reader Mode

    CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER Setting to the card reader mode Start your computer, use the supplied USB interface cable to connect your camera to the computer. h Connect the camera’s USB/VIDEO terminal to the computer’s USB connector. h The USB Connection Screen appears on the camera’s monitor. To USB connector on the computer English...
  • Page 108 Select “CARD READER”, and press the ok button. CAUTION Insert and pull out the cable carefully i When connecting the cables, make sure that the cable plugs are correctly oriented and that they match the shapes of the terminal sockets on the devices.

  • Page 109: For Windows Xp Users

    (E:)] window opens. * The drive name (E:) may be different on your computer. Select an action. h Select the desired procedure from the [UDC-7M (E:)] window. Dismounting the camera CAUTION i To disconnect your camera, be sure to follow the procedure below. Failure to follow this procedure may cause faulty operation of your computer or loss of card data.
  • Page 110 For Windows Me/Windows 2000 users Mounting your camera Set the camera to the card reader mode (page 101). h The camera is recognized as a drive, and [Removable disk (E:)] appears in the [My Computer] window. * The drive name (E:) may be different on your computer. h The card is recognized (mounted) as a disk.

  • Page 111: For Mac Os X Users

    CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER For Mac OS 9.xx users Mounting your camera Set the camera to the card reader mode (page 101). h The camera is recognized as a drive and appears as an icon named [Untitled] on the Desktop. h Double-click on the [Untitled] icon, and you can process the contents of the card installed in your camera exactly like you would the data in the other computer drives.

  • Page 112: Direct Printing

    DIRECT PRINTING Your camera supports the PictBridge function. By connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge-enabled printer, the camera’s monitor can be used to select images and initiate printing (PictBridge printing). Print preparations Insert the card containing the images you wish to print in the camera.
  • Page 113 DIRECT PRINTING Select “PictBridge”, and press the ok button. h The screen to select the images to print appears. CAUTION Caution when connecting a printer i If the power to the printer is turned off while it is connected, the camera may not operate correctly.
  • Page 114 To select one image and print it (print selected image) Procedure to select one still image and print it. Complete the printing setup (page 106). Press the [l] or [m] button. h Display the image you wish to print. Print this image? Print this image? Print this image? PRINT...
  • Page 115 DIRECT PRINTING Specify the number of prints or date-imprinted prints. <Specifying the number of prints> h Press the [n] or [o] button to specify the number of prints. h Press the [n] or [o] button until the desired number of prints is displayed.

  • Page 116: To Print All The Images (All Images)

    To print all the images (all images) Print all of the images. Complete the printing setup (page 106). Press the menu button. h The PictBridge Menu appears. Select PRINT ALL IMAGES, and press the ok button. h The Print All Images Screen appears.
  • Page 117 DIRECT PRINTING To print the images that are set to print (print reserved images) Procedure to print all the images that are set to print. Make the print settings (page 72), and complete the printing setup (page 106). Press the menu button. h The PictBridge Menu appears.

  • Page 118: To Change The Printer Settings And Print Images

    To change the printer settings and print images (change printer settings) Images are printed according to settings specified by the camera, such as paper type, size, layout, printing quality, etc. Complete the printing setup (page 106). Press the menu button. h The PictBridge Menu appears.
  • Page 119 DIRECT PRINTING Adjust the printer settings. 1 Use the arrow buttons to select a printer setting parameter, and press the ok button. h The screen to set the selected parameter appears. 2 Press the [n] or [o] button to adjust the setting, and press the ok button.

  • Page 120: Appendices

    COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS If you have a question about the camera operation, you might find the answer in this compilation of commonly asked questions. Question Why doesn’t the power turn on? Why is the battery pack consumed Power so quickly? Why does the icon appear?
  • Page 121 COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS Question Are the settings retained even after the camera is turned off? Which resolution setting should I use? Shooting What is the difference between the digital zoom and the optical zoom? English Answer Action — All settings except the self-timer and the exposure correction are...
  • Page 122 Question How can I get the distant view into focus? Shooting When used in cold weather, why does the image seem to leave traces as it moves? Monitor Why does the displayed image contain some red, blue and green dots, or why are black spots visible? Answer...
  • Page 123 COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS Question Why is the image too bright? Why is the image out of focus? Viewing images Why is there no image (z is shown)? Why do vertical stripes appear? English Answer The subject was When capturing an too bright.
  • Page 124 Question Why isn’t the magnified image clear? Why isn’t the captured image Viewing clear? images Can I play back image data that I edited using my computer? Why does a message appear Printing during PictBridge printing? Why does the “Card full” or “Internal memory full”...
  • Page 125 2 Remove the 3 Install a different If “System error” still appears after performing the above steps, then please contact Uniden customer support. Action card and then install it again. battery pack and then install them again. card.

  • Page 126: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Before taking your camera to the repair shop, check the following table for a possible solution to the problem. CAMERA Problem No power. Power The camera turns off by itself. An image is not captured when the Shooting shutter button is pressed.
  • Page 127 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem An image is not captured when the shutter button is pressed. Shooting The flash does not operate. The “Battery depleted” message appears. English Cause Action The maximum Install a new number of card. images that Erase the can be images that are captured or the not necessary.
  • Page 128 Problem When zooming in or out, the zoom movement stops Shooting momentarily. There is noise in the captured image. No playback Monitor image appears. The image is too dark. Viewing images Cause Action The optical Not a zoom has malfunction. moved to the Release the maximum...
  • Page 129 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem The image is too dark. The image is too bright. Viewing images The image is not in focus. English Cause Action The subject Use the forced was lit from flash mode. behind. Use the exposure correction function. There is not Adjust the ISO enough light.
  • Page 130 Problem The colors of the images captured indoors are not correct. A part of the Viewing image is images missing. “No image” is shown. You cannot Image edit or rotate editing an image. The “Image is protected” message appears and the data cannot be erased.

  • Page 131: Notes Regarding The Scene Function

    TROUBLESHOOTING Notes regarding the scene function English The macro + focus range setting is not available. The resolution cannot be set to g or more. The flash is disabled even when shooting single shots. The macro + focus range setting is not available. The macro + focus range setting is not available.

  • Page 132: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Camera Type Image file format Data storage media Camera effective number of pixels Image sensor CCD digital camera (recording and playback) Still images: JPEG format (DCF, DPOF, Exif 2.2 compliant) Note: Designed mainly by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA), DCF (Design rule for camera file system) is standard for digital still camera image...
  • Page 133 SPECIFICATIONS Recording resolution White balance Lens Aperture Exposure control type Light-measuring modes English <Still image shooting mode> n: 3,072 × 2,304 pixels f: 2,592 × 1,944 pixels g: 2,048 × 1,536 pixels h: 1,024 × 768 pixels [: 640 × 480 pixels <Video clip recording mode>...
  • Page 134 Range Digital zoom Shutter speed Sensitivity Monitor Normal photography: 10 cm (3.94 in.) to (Wide), 60 cm (23.62 in.) to Macro photography: 5 cm (1.97 in.) to 80 cm (31.50 in.) (Wide), 60 cm (23.62 in.) to 80 cm (31.50 in.) (Tele) For shooting: 1×...
  • Page 135 SPECIFICATIONS Flash working range Flash modes Focus Self-timer Ambient Temperature environment Humidity Power Battery supply pack Dimensions (at narrowest part, not including protrusions) Weight English GN = 6 Approx. 40 cm (15.75 in.) to 3.8 m (12.47 ft.) (Wide) Approx. 60 cm (23.62 in.) to 2.0 m (6.56 ft.) (Tele) Auto-flash, forced flash, flash off, red-eye reduction...

  • Page 136: Camera Connectors

    Camera connectors A/V OUT (communication/audio and video output) terminal DC IN (external DC power input) terminal Battery life Shooting Still image shooting mode Video clip recording mode Playback i Until battery pack runs out when using a fully charged battery pack at a 25°C (77°F) ambient temperature.

  • Page 137: Possible Number Of Images/Video Recording Time/Audio Recording Time

    SPECIFICATIONS Possible Number of Images/Video Recording Time/Audio Recording Time The table shows the possible number of captured images and the possible recording time for the camera’s internal memory and for the commercially available 512 MB and 4 GB SD Memory Cards. Shooting Resolution mode setting...

  • Page 138: Supplied Battery Pack Charger

    For Australia i When using the supplied battery pack charger abroad, the power cord may need to be replaced in accordance with local requirements. Please contact Uniden customer support. Supplied Li-ion battery pack Part No. Voltage Rated output...
  • Page 139 Uniden Corporation. i Uniden Corporation shall not be held responsible for any losses or loss of revenue resulting from the loss of data caused by the malfunction, or the repairing of a malfunction, of the camera.

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