Concord Camera Eye-Q Duo LCD Instruction Manual

Concord Camera Eye-Q Duo LCD Instruction Manual

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  • Page 2 ENGLISH CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations on the purchase of your new camera. Your camera has been carefully engineered and manufactured to give you dependable operation. Read this manual before operating the camera to become more familiar with it. This manual has been written and formatted with depth and detail so that you can easily follow the instructions to maximize the features of your camera.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Important Information ...4 Camera Features ...6 System Requirements ...6 1. The Camera Overview of your Concord Eye-Q Duo LCD Camera ...7 Loading the Batteries ...8 Turning the Camera On and Off ...9 LCD Menu Screens ...10 LCD Status Messsages...12 Turning the LCD On and Off ...13...
  • Page 4 6. Special Features PC Video Clips...37 Web Camera ...38 TV Mode ...39 Interchangeable Face Plates ...42 7. Camera Maintenance Cleaning the Eye-Q Duo LCD...43 8. Tips and Troubleshooting ...44 9. Getting Help ...48 10. Camera Specifications ...49 11. Warranty Information ...52...
  • Page 5: Important Information

    IMPORTANT INFORMATION FCC INFORMATION FCC WARNING: This equipment meets the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC rules. Only the cable supplied with the camera should be used. Operation with other cables is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception and could void the user’s authorization to operate this equipment.
  • Page 6 VCCI INFORMATION This is a Class B product, to be used in a domestic environment, based on the Technical Requirement of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) from Information Technology Equipment. If this is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment, it may cause radio interference.
  • Page 7: Camera Features

    Camera Features • Stores up to 14 Fine, 33 Normal or 54 Economy mode photos with 7MB internal memory • Virtually unlimited storage using the removable MultiMediaCard (MMC). MMC memory cards sold separately at electronic or computer retailers. • 1.6" Color LCD •...
  • Page 8: The Camera

    1. The Camera Overview of Your Concord Eye-Q Duo LCD Camera FRONT/TOP 8. Power Button 9. Camera Ready LED 10. LCD 11. Cable Connection Panel 12. Tripod Socket 13. Mode Switch 14. Navigation Button 15. Menu Button 16. OK Button 17.
  • Page 9: Loading The Batteries

    + sign, and the negative terminal toward the – sign. (fig.1.2) 5. Close the battery door. Note: Remove the batteries from the Concord Eye-Q Duo LCD if the camera will not be used for an extended period of time to prevent corrosion or battery leaks.
  • Page 10: Turning The Camera On And Off

    Turning the Camera on and off When the camera is turned on, the camera ready LED on the back of the camera blinks and the LCD displays the default settings. Turning the Camera on and off: 1. Press the Power button to turn the camera on. (fig.1.3) 2.
  • Page 11: Lcd Menu Screens

    LCD Menu Screens M A I N M E N U M o d e Q u a l i t y F l a s h M A I N M E N U B r i g h t n e s s S e t u p E x i t M O D E...
  • Page 12 M A I N M E N U D e l e t e T h u m b n a i l B r i g h t n e s s E x i t D E L E T E D e l e t e O n e D e l e t e A l l M a i n M e n u...
  • Page 13: Lcd Status Messages

    LCD Status Messages Messages on the LCD indicate if the memory is full or if there is a problem with the memory. 1. MMC MEMORY IS INSUFFICIENT: If the file in the internal memory is larger than the available memory space in the MMC, the file will not be transferred and this message will appear.
  • Page 14: Turning The Lcd On And Off

    Turning the LCD On and Off By default, the LCD automatically turns on when the camera is powered on. Press turn the LCD on or off. Using the Display ON/OFF Button: 1. Press once to turn the LCD icons off. 2.
  • Page 15: Camera Memory

    Camera Memory The Concord Eye-Q Duo LCD can store files in one of two ways using either the camera’s 7MB internal memory or the removable MultiMediaCard (MMC). MMC memory cards are sold separately and can be purchased from major electronic or computer retailers.
  • Page 16: Using The Multimediacard

    When the camera’s internal memory or the MMC is full, you will need to delete images to continue to take pictures, or insert a new MMC memory card. Please refer to the Deleting Photos section for instructions. Note: there may be available storage space by using a lower photo quality setting.
  • Page 17: Camera Mode

    Camera Mode Taking Images: 1. Set the camera to Camera Mode by moving the Mode Switch to 2. Position the subject in the viewfinder OR the LCD. (fig.2.1) 3. Gently press the Shutter button (fig.2.2) and keep the camera still until the camera ready LED next to the viewfinder flashes.
  • Page 18: Mode Select

    MODE M A I N M E N U M o d e Q u a l i t y F l a s h Taking Video Clips 1. When Video Clip is highlighted in the MODE menu, press 2. Press the Shutter button to begin recording a continuous video clip.
  • Page 19: Self-Timer

    M A I N M E N U M o d e Q u a l i t y F l a s h Self-timer: 1. Highlight Self-timer in the MODE menu, press to switch to On. (fig.2.6) 2. Press MENU to return to Camera Mode. 3.
  • Page 20: Quality

    QUALITY M A I N M E N U M o d e Q u a l i t y F l a s h 1. In the QUALITY menu, press and Economy. 2. Press OK to select the quality mode and press MENU to return to Camera Mode.
  • Page 21: Flash

    FLASH M A I N M E N U M o d e Q u a l i t y F l a s h 1. In the FLASH menu, press Flash ( ), and Flash Off ( 2. Press OK to select the flash mode and press MENU to exit. Flash Status Auto ( A ) Flash (...
  • Page 22: Wb (White Balance)

    WB (WHITE BALANCE) M A I N M E N U M o d e Q u a l i t y F l a s h 1. In the WB (WHITE BALANCE) menu, press AWB, Sunny, Fluorescent or Tungsten. 2.
  • Page 23: Brightness

    BRIGHTNESS M A I N M E N U B r i g h t n e s s S e t u p Use this option to change the LCD brightness. 1. In the BRIGHTNESS menu, press options. 2. Press MENU to exit. B R I G H T N E S S B r i g h t n e s s M a i n M e n u...
  • Page 24: Setup

    SETUP M A I N M E N U B r i g h t n e s s S e t u p E x i t Using the SETUP menu: 1. Use to toggle between the options. 2. When the option is highlighted, use 3.
  • Page 25 TIME-OUT To extend battery life, the camera will automatically power off after 30 seconds of inactivity. Use this option to change the default setting. DRIVER Please refer to the Transferring Files to the Computer section on P.32 for further information. Please refer to the TV Mode section on P.39 for further information.
  • Page 26 DEFAULT To set your camera to its default settings: 1. When the Default option is highlighted, press OK. 2. The camera will reset to the factory defaults. 3. Press MENU to exit. Mode Flash White Balance Quality Time-out Driver Language Note: The default version for TV mode will vary depending on the country where the camera was purchased.
  • Page 27: Digital Zoom

    2X Digital Zoom The Concord Eye-Q Duo LCD can use 2X Digital Zoom to take pictures. Setting the 2X Digital Zoom Mode: 1. In Camera and/or Video Clip mode, press (T) to zoom into the subject. 2. Press (W) to zoom out and to return to normal mode.
  • Page 28: Review Mode

    REVIEW MODE In review mode, you can review your captured images and video clips through the LCD. Using REVIEW mode: 1. Slide the Mode Switch towards 2. Press to scroll through each file. File Type Image Video Clip 2X Enlargement (JPEG) When viewing images, you may use 2X enlargement to zoom into the stored image.
  • Page 29: Main Menu

    MAIN MENU To use the MAIN MENU in Review Mode: 1. Press MENU to enter the MAIN MENU. 2. Use to toggle between the options. 3. When the option is highlighted press enter its submenu. 4. If you would like to exit any menu, press until Exit is highlighted to return to the previous menu.
  • Page 30 D E L E T E D e l e t e O n e D e l e t e A l l M a i n M e n u To delete ALL files from the internal memory: 1.
  • Page 31: Thumbnail

    THUMBNAIL M A I N M E N U D e l e t e T h u m b n a i l B r i g h t n e s s E x i t 1. When Thumbnail is highlighted in the enter the Thumbnail mode.
  • Page 32: Software Installation

    Installing the Camera Drivers and ArcSoft Applications: 1. Insert the CD-ROM included in your Concord Eye-Q Duo LCD packaging into your computer's CD-Rom drive. 2. The installation screen appears on the computer’s monitor. Follow the software installation instructions on your screen to install the software.
  • Page 33: Transferring Photos To The Computer

    USB port. (fig.5.1) 3. Open the Cable Connection panel on the Concord Eye-Q Duo LCD, by sliding the door in the downward direction, then lift the door. 4. Plug the square end of the USB cable into the USB connector located inside the Cable Connection panel.
  • Page 34: Windows Only

    Windows Only TWAIN/WDM Drivers (PC Mode) This mode allows you to view images and to take video clips on your computer. Please refer to the Special Features section for more information. (P. 37) M A I N M E N U B r i g h t n e s s S e t u p E x i t...
  • Page 35: Mass Storage Mode (Hdd)

    Note for Windows users: If switching between PC and HDD mode, please unplug your camera from the computer first. Mass Storage (HDD) This mode allows the camera to become an external hard disk drive (HDD) and you may view or download images and video clips stored in your camera’s internal memory or MMC/SD memory card onto your computer.
  • Page 36 For Mac Users: 1. Set your camera to HDD Mode. 2. Connect your camera to the computer. 3. After a few moments, the external hard drive will appear on the desktop. 4. Open the “untitled” removable drive that is on your desktop and open DCIM >...
  • Page 37: Arcsoft Photoimpression

    (fig.5.3 a) 3. Click on the drop-down list under SELECT SOURCE and choose Concord EYE-Q Duo LCD. (fig.5.3 b) 4. Click on the Camera/Scanner Icon.(fig.5.3 c) A second window will appear showing the contents (pictures) of your camera’s memory, and options on how to handle them.
  • Page 38: Special Features

    6. Special Features Windows Only PC Video Clips (PC Mode) The Concord Eye-Q Duo LCD has the ability to capture live video clips on your computer by using the ArcSoft VideoImpression software. To Capture Video Clips on the Computer: 1. Follow the steps from the Connecting the Camera to the computer sections.
  • Page 39: Web Camera

    Windows Only Web Camera (PC Mode) You may also use the Concord Eye-Q Duo LCD as a web camera and a video conferencing camera. It will work with many popular video conferencing software titles. Using the camera as a Web Camera: 1.
  • Page 40: Tv Mode

    TV Mode The Concord Eye-Q Duo LCD camera allows you to view individual files and record clips on the television. To begin, check your television documentation to determine what video standard you should set your camera to, either NTSC or PAL.
  • Page 41 Using TV Mode 1. Connect the camera to the TV. 2. Turn the camera on. 3. Slide the Mode Switch to 4. The TV will become a live viewfinder. Note: You may record your TV Mode session by using your VCR. Please refer to your VCR documentation to learn more about recording.
  • Page 42 Save 1. In the TV MENU, press 2. Press OK to Save your changed settings. Default 1. In the TV MENU, press 2. Press OK to set the camera to its default settings. to highlight Save. to highlight Default.
  • Page 43: Interchangeable Face Plates

    Interchangeable Face Plates The Concord Eye-Q Duo LCD comes with an extra removable face plate that allows you to change the look of your camera. Changing the face plate: 1. Open the Cable Connection panel by sliding the door in the downward direction and then lifting it until it is open, as displayed in fig.6.2...
  • Page 44: Camera Maintenance

    7. Camera maintenance Cleaning the Concord Eye-Q Duo LCD: Clean the outside of the camera by wiping it with a clean, soft and dry cloth. Cleaning the lens, viewfinder and LCD: 1. Blow gently on the lens and/or viewfinder to remove dust and dirt.
  • Page 45: Tips And Troubleshooting

    8. Tips and Troubleshooting SYMPTOM POWER Cannot turn on the camera. WEB CAMERA The video quality is poor. The video is too slow. POSSIBLE CAUSE Batteries were not installed correctly. Batteries are dead or weak. Battery compartment was not closed correctly.
  • Page 46 Tips and Troubleshooting SYMPTOM WEB CAMERA/PICTURES/VIDEO CLIPS Web camera video/picture/video clip has poor quality. Cannot take a web camera video/ picture/video clip. TAKING PICTURES Flash picture taken is too light. Flash picture taken is too dark. Flash did not work Picture taken has poor quality.
  • Page 47 Tips and Troubleshooting SYMPTOM TAKING PICTURES/VIDEO CLIPS Daylight picture/video clip taken is too dark. Cannot take a picture/video clip. Image is blurred when looking through the viewfinder. Part of the picture/video clip is missing POSSIBLE CAUSE The subject is in front of bright light.
  • Page 48 Tips and Troubleshooting SYMPTOM TAKING PICTURES/VIDEO CLIPS Camera is not responding during image capture. WHITE BALANCE There is something wrong with the color of the captured image. The LCD monitor is not clear. The LCD is not displaying anything. DOWNLOADING PICTURES TO PC Camera is not responding during image downloading...
  • Page 49: Getting Help

    9. Getting Help If you need help with your camera, refer to the Troubleshooting section of this manual. If you still cannot find the solution, visit our Web site at www.support.concordcam.com. in the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section. Toll Free in the US and Canada: •...
  • Page 50: Camera Specifications

    10. Camera Specifications Lens Focusing Image Sensor Image Size Image Quality Sensor Output Sensitivity Exposure Digital Zoom ImageStorage Removable Storage Output file format Optical Viewfinder Image Review On Screen Display (OSD) Menu on LCD 9.9 mm f/3.2 glass lens, 5 elements in 5 groups, (Equivalent to 48mm lens on 35mm format) Focus free 1.2m to infinity 1.3M (1280 x 1024 pixel) CMOS sensor...
  • Page 51 Camera Specifications Frame Counter Self-timer Flash Unit Power Source Battery Life Power Management Dimensions Weight Connectivity Web Camera and Video Mode System Connectivity PC Software Image Refresh Rate for Web Camera Video Resolution LCD Counter, counting forward Approx. 10s delay with blinking red LED - Flash-off-mode - Auto Flash - Always Flash (for user use in backlight condition)
  • Page 52 Camera Specifications Accessories CD ROM including Multilingual User Manual PDF format USB Cable TV Cable Wrist Strap 2xAA Alkaline Batteries Pouch Multilingual User's Guide Multilingual Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 53: Warranty Information

    11. Warranty Information LIMITED WARRANTY The manufacturer warrants your Concord Eye-Q Duo LCD camera for a period of 1 year from the date of purchase to be free from defects in material and workmanship. The warranty period shall be extended accordingly if applicable mandatory legislation in effect on the date of purchase requires a longer warranty period.
  • Page 54: Technical Support Hot Line

    Technical Support Hot Line: Toll Free In the USA & Canada 1-866-522-6372 Toll Free In Europe UK: 0800-169-6482 BELGIUM: 0800-787-57 FRANCE: 0800-917-599 GERMANY: 0800-1800-563 SPAIN: 900-973-195 ITALY: 800-781-883 All Other Countries - Toll 31-53-482-9779...

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