DIGITREX DSC-2100 Operating Manual

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DIGITREX
OPERATING MANUAL
DSC-2100
MANUEL D'UTILISATION
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
DIGITAL CAMERA
APPAREIL-PHOTO DIGITAL
CAMERA DIGITAL

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  • Page 1 DIGITREX OPERATING MANUAL DSC-2100 MANUEL D’UTILISATION MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES DIGITAL CAMERA APPAREIL-PHOTO DIGITAL CAMERA DIGITAL...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction Thanks for purchasing this high-quality Digital Still Camera! This unit allows you to easily create an electronic album. Please read this manual carefully so as to enjoy all its features. Read thoroughly the Safety Precautions. They contain extremely important information regarding the safe use of this product.
  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions CAUTION: To prevent fire or shock hazard ,do not expose this unit to rain or excessive moisture. WARNING:To prevent shock, do not attempt to modify this unit in any way. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel. Please do not use this unit in too close a proximity to the person other wise it can cause damage to the eyes.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction...1 Single-frame Playback...46 Safety Precautions...3 Playback an Image with Table of Contents...5 Quick Start Guide...6 Audio Memo...47 Identification of Controls...11 Playback a Video Clip ...48 Image Quality...14 Thumbnail Display ..... . 4 9 Flash...15 Playback Mode Setup...50 Indicator Light...17...
  • Page 6: Quick Start Guide

    Quick Start Guide PREPARATION (refer to page 18-20) 1. Insert the batteries or use the DC adapter (optional) to power the camera. 2. Insert the Compact Flash card (optional). RECORDING (refer to page 23-45) 1. Turn the function dial to •...
  • Page 7 Quick Start Guide DELETING IMAGES (refer to page 52-53) 1. Turn the Function dial to 2. Press LT/RT or UP/DN to highlight the image you want to delete. 3. Press MENU/STOP to access to the menu. 4. Highlight the delete icon and press UP/DN button and enter it.
  • Page 8: Identification Of Controls

    Identification of Controls CAMERA BODY 2 3 4 1. Function dial 7. Self-timer lamp (Red) 2. Shutter/Play/Pause 8. Viewfinder window 3. Picture quality control 9. Lens 4. Flash control 10. Lens cover slide 5. Mode control 11. Status LCD 6. Flash Identification of Controls CAMERA BODY 1.
  • Page 9: Image Quality

    Identification of Controls CAMERA BODY 1. TV/PHONES 2. DC IN 6V Indications of Function Dial & Status LCD 1. Power off 2. Record 3. Playback 4. MP3 playback 5. Software/Download 6. TV output 1. Snapshot 2. Self-timer 3. Sequence 4. Video clip 5.
  • Page 10: Flash

    Flash BUILT-IN FLASH LAMP When the camera is turned on, the default setting of flash mode is 'No Flash'. The other flash modes can be set by using the Flash button. Press this button to toggle between the three flash modes. In autoflash ,the flash will fire automati- cally when the light level is low or your AUTOFLASH...
  • Page 11: Indicator Light

    Indicator Light INDICATOR LIGHT There are three indicator lights on this unit: 1. Green light • When it blinks, this indicates the camera is being charged. • When it glows, this indicates the next operation can be done. 2. Orange light •...
  • Page 12 Getting Started INSERTING THE COMPACT FLASH CARD You may use a compact flash card for image storage before capturing images. 1. Open the cassette cover. • Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow and fold it up to open it. 2.
  • Page 13 Getting Started REMOVING THE COMPACT FLASH CARD 1. Open the cassette cover. • Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow and fold it up to open it. 2.Press the card-release lever to eject the card. • When the card is ejected, pull it straight out. 3.Close the cassette cover.
  • Page 14: Taking Pictures

    Taking Pictures BASIC RECORDING OPERATION (SNAPSHOT) 1. Turn the function dial to • Status LCD is lit up. • The default capture mode is (snapshot). 2. Move the lens cover slide to open the lens cover. • The live view will appear on the LCD monitor. 3.
  • Page 15: Self-Timer

    Taking Pictures SELF-TIMER The self-timer will delay for capturing approximately 10 seconds after you press the shutter-release button. 1. Turn the function dial to • Capture mode is set. • Status LCD is lit up. 2. Move the lens cover slide to open the lens. •...
  • Page 16: Sequence Image Capture

    Taking Pictures SEQUENCE IMAGE CAPTURE This digital camera will continuously take 3 pictures while the shutter-release button is pressed once. There is no flash. 1. Turn the function dial to • Capture mode is set. • Status LCD is lit up. 2.
  • Page 17: Video Clip Capture

    Taking Pictures VIDEO CLIP CAPTURE 1. Turn the function dial to • Capture mode is set. • Status LCD is lit up. 2. Move the lens cover slide to open the lens. • The live view will appear on the LCD monitor. 3.
  • Page 18: Audio Memo

    Taking Pictures AUDIO MEMO The Audio Memo recorded is attached and referenced to the last image taken. It is possible to record a 7-second audio memo of the picture taken (except for video clip). 1. Turn the function dial to •...
  • Page 19: Record Mode Menu

    Record Mode Menu RECORD MENU SETUP The Record Mode Menu allows you to change the default settings for image captur- ing such as digital zoom, white balance, sound and so on. (Capture Mode) (Digital Zoom) (Flash Lamp) (Advanced) (Screen Brightness) QUICK REVIEW EXPOSURE WHITE BALANCE...
  • Page 20: Selecting Capture Mode

    Record Mode Menu SELECTING CAPTURE MODE On the menu, there are three capture modes available: snapshot, video clip and sequence. 1. In Record Mode, press the MENU/STOP button. • The menu will appear. • The default setting is Snapshot. 2. Press the UP/DN button to select the other modes.
  • Page 21: Flash Mode

    Record Mode Menu FLASH MODE You can select flash mode according to the environment and requirement, the default setting is No Flash. 1. In Record Mode, press the MENU/STOP button. • The menu will appear. 2. Press the LT/RT button to select 3.
  • Page 22 Record Mode Menu 2. Press the DISP/ENTER/REP button to select the item desired. • After taking one picture, a sub-menu appears. On: It will ask you: Continue or delete? If Continue is selected, it will return to viewfinder mode with the captured image saved. If Delete is selected, it will return to viewfinder mode with the captured image deleted.
  • Page 23 Record Mode Menu SOUND Audio indication allows you to see each step processing or ready to process. 1. In the advanced menu, select Sound. 2. Press the DISP/ENTER/REP button to display the sub-menu. 3. Press UP/DN to select the item desired. SOUND Exit 4.
  • Page 24 Record Mode Menu TV OUTPUT 1. In the advanced menu, select TV OUTPUT. 2. Press the DISP/ENTER/REP button to display the sub-menu. 3. Press UP/DN to select the item desired. TV OUTPUT NTSC EXIT 4. Press DISP/ENTER/REP to confirm it, and return to the upper menu.
  • Page 25: Adjusting Screen Brightness

    Record Mode Menu ADJUSTING SCREEN BRIGHTNESS Reset the screen brightness before recording to moderate the too dark or too bright light. 1. Press MENU/STOP to access the menu. 2. Press LT/RT to select 3. Press UP/DN to select the item desired. Normal Brightness Dark...
  • Page 26: Audio Memo

    Playback Mode PLAYBACK AN IMAGE WITH AUDIO MEMO When you view images by pressing the UP/DN button, if an image is attached with the icon on top left corner of the LCD monitor, that indicates it is an image with audio memo.
  • Page 27: Thumbnail Display

    Playback Mode THUMBNAIL DISPLAY 1. Turn the Function dial to 2. Press MENU/STOP to access the display menu. 3. Use the UP/DN button to highlight the icon 4. Press DISP/ENTER/REP to confirm your selection. Playback Mode The Playback Mode Menu allows you to easily access to each setting menu such display format, delete images, digital zoom and so on.
  • Page 28: Playback Mode Menu

    Playback Mode Menu DISPLAY FORMAT 1. In playback mode, press MENU/STOP to access to the menu. • Press it again to exit. 2. Press UP/DN to access to the sub-menu, and select the item desired. • The default setting is Single. •...
  • Page 29: Digital Zoom X 2

    Playback Mode Menu 5. Press the DISP/ENTER/REP button again. • A confirmation screen will appear. DELETE? EXIT 6. Press the UP/DN to select "YES", and enter • The LCD monitor returns to the next image after deleting it. Playback Mode Menu DIGITAL ZOOM X 2 1.
  • Page 30: Screen Brightness

    Playback Mode Menu The image is displayed full screen with a selected portion of the image. You can use UP/DN or LT/RT to scroll around the zoomed in image. 6. If is selected, press DISP/ENTER/REP, the portion will zoom into full screen. •...
  • Page 31: Information

    Playback Mode Menu INFORMATION 1. In playback mode, press the MENU/STOP button to access to the menu. 2. Press the LT/RT button to highlight the Information icon. 3. Press the UP/DN button to select the item desired. 4. Press the DISP/ENTER/REP button to confirm your selection TV Display TV DISPLAY...
  • Page 32: Mp3 Playback

    MP3 Playback This camera allows you to enjoy MP3 stereo, it reads MP3 files, which is down- loaded from PC, from CF card. It is needed to use drive software "Mass Storage". 1. Turn the function dial to • TFT LCD will be lit automaticaly, and MP3 menu appears.
  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting INDICATION If there are some indication on the LCD monitor, the unit needs the operation as below: INDICATION SOLUTION MEMORY FULL Replace the Compact Flash card. NO MP3 FILE Copy mp3 files to the dir.:\mp3\ Move the lens cover slide to open the lens. PLEASE REMOVE THE LENS COVER Take pictures and save them, then playback...
  • Page 34: Appendix

    Appendix SPECIFICATION General Fixed focal length, built-in media type digital camera with the LCD monitor, built-in flash light. Image sensor 1/2 inch-type progressive-scan color CMOS total number of pixels: approx. 1,980,000 pixels number of effective pixels: approx. 1,920,000 pixels Lens Focal length: 9.2mm (47.4mm in the 35mm film equivalent scales) F number: 2.8 The depth of field: 0.6m to infinity...
  • Page 35 Appendix LCD monitor Type: 1.6 inch low temperature poly-silicon color TFT module Pixels: approx. 80,000 Digital zoom Record mode: X4 Playback mode: X2 Interface USB (universal serial bus) for windows 98/2000/Me/XP Video/audio output: composite video signal Power source Power: AA-sized alkaline battery X4 (AA-sized Ni-Cd or AA-sized Ni-MH Battery are also available) External power (optional): 6V-1.5ADC adapter DC terminal (provided on the camera body): 3.5-4.0mm...
  • Page 36 BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE: Check your owner’s manual under “Troubleshooting”. ORDERING ACCESSORIES: You may purchase owner’s manual , and/ or firmware upgrade, if applicable to your digital camera. Specify model number, name & address with a cashiers check made out to DIGITREX. MODEL # ___________________ SERIAL # WHERE IS SERVICE AV AILABLE.

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