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  • Page 1 HD-DV Camcorder User’s Manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Preface ...v About this manual...v Copyright...v Precautions ...vi Before You Start ...viii Introducing the camera ... 1 System requirements...1 Features...1 Unpacking the video camera...2 About the camera ...3 1.4.1 Front view...3 1.4.2 Top view ...3 1.4.3 Bottom view ...4 1.4.4 Right view...4 1.4.5...
  • Page 4 Before you start ...15 2.5.1 Setting the date and time ...15 2.5.2 Setting the language ...16 2.5.3 Setting the beep...17 Shoot/Playback video ...18 2.6.1 Shooting a video clip ...18 2.6.2 Playing the video clip...20 Taking/ viewing pictures...21 2.7.1 Taking a still picture...21 2.7.2 Viewing images...22 Connecting to a computer ...23...
  • Page 5 3.3.1 Movie Playback mode icons...29 Photo Playback mode ...32 3.4.1 Photo Playback mode icons...32 Thumbnail mode ...34 USB mode...34 Using the menus ... 35 Movie menu ...35 4.1.1. White balance ...35 4.1.2. Video resolution...36 4.1.3. Color effect ...37 4.1.4. Night mode...38 4.1.5.
  • Page 6 4.4.4 DPOF ...52 System menu...53 4.5.1 Setting the beep...53 4.5.2 Histogram Mode...53 4.5.3 Auto power off...54 4.5.4 TV standard...55 4.5.5 Format ...56 4.5.6 Default...57 4.5.7 Language ...57 4.5.8 Frequency ...58 4.5.9 Date/time ...58 Installing the software ... 59 Presto! VideoWorks ...59 Presto! Mr.

  • Page 7: Preface

    Preface Congratulations on your purchase of this advanced video camera. Ensure that you read this manual carefully and keep it in a safe place for future reference. About this manual Every effort has been made to ensure that the contents of this manual are correct and up to date.

  • Page 8: General Precautions

    Precautions General precautions • Do not use or store the product in dusty, dirty, or sandy areas, as its components may be damaged. • Do not store the product in a hot environment. High temperatures can shorten the life of electronic devices, damage batteries and warp or melt certain plastics.

  • Page 9: Power Supply

    • Test for proper operation before using the camera. Notes on the LCD Screen Be very careful to ensure the fluid contained in the LCD screen does not escape if the screen becomes cracked or damaged. If this occurs, follow these steps: •...

  • Page 10: Copyright Information

    • Ensure the battery is inserted correctly. Inserting the battery incorrectly can cause damage to the product and possibly start a fire. • Remove the battery to avoid the fluid leakage if the camera is not going to be used for a long time. •...

  • Page 11: Introducing The Camera

    1 Introducing the camera Read this section to learn about the features and functions of the video camera. This chapter also covers system requirements, package contents, and descriptions of the hardware components. 1.1 System requirements The video camera requires a PC with the following specifications: •...

  • Page 12: Unpacking The Video Camera

    1.3 Unpacking the video camera The following items should be present in the package. If any item is missing or appears damaged, contact your dealer immediately. Vid eo camera U S B c abl e 4 x A AA batteries User m anual (App li catio n softw are) AV cab le...

  • Page 13: About The Camera

    1.4 About the camera Refer to the following illustrations to familiarize yourself with the buttons and controls of this video camera. 1.4.1 Front view Self-timer USB AV/HD output 1.4.2 Top view Lens LED flashlight Speaker...

  • Page 14: Bottom View

    1.4.3 Bottom view SD card compartment cover 1.4.4 Right view Tripod mount Microphone SD card slot...

  • Page 15: Left View

    1.4.5 Left view Mode dial Battery compartment cover 1.4.6 Back view Shutter button Scroll wheel Display / Help button Macro switch Navigation pad Menu button Playback button Power switch...

  • Page 16: Adjusting The Lcd Display

    1.4.7 Adjusting the LCD display Flip and twist the LCD screen as shown while capturing a still image or recording a video clip.
  • Page 18 See the table below for a description of each button’s function. Button Name Power button Menu button Mode dial Navigation Shutter button Function Press and hold to turn power on/ off. Press to display main OSD menus. Turn to select Movie, Photo, and Setup modes.
  • Page 19 In Photo picture. Macro Move the switch up to th switch to enable Macro mode. Playback In Photo and Movie mod button playback recorded files. Displa Press once to hide all OSD icons. Press Help again to display th button functions. button In Movie and Photo modes, slide the switch up/ down to zoom...

  • Page 20: About The Led

    About the LED The following table describes the camera LED: Color Power Green Green Blinking Red Blinking Red Blinking Rapidly Self-timer Red Blinking Red Blinking Rapidly Definition Power-on Recording Camera busy Self-timer is activated 2 seconds self-timer remaining. Self-timer is activated. 2 seconds self-timer remaining.

  • Page 21: Getting Started

    2 Getting started Read this section to learn how to start using the video camera. This section covers basic functions such as switching on, inserting the battery and memory cards, and configuring preliminary settings. See later chapters for advanced functions. 2.1 Inserting an SD card An SD card can be installed in the video camera to provide additional storage space for still images, video clips, or other files.
  • Page 22 Lower and press the SD card slot cover into place. Slide the SD card slot cover in to close it.

  • Page 23: Inserting The Batteries

    2.2 Inserting the batteries Note: Install the battery exactly as described here. Ensure that the polarity of the batteries is correct. Installing the batteries incorrectly could cause damage to the video camera and possibly start a fire. Slide off the battery cover. Insert the three AAA-type batteries as shown.

  • Page 24: Turning On The Video Camera

    2.3 Turning on the video camera Press and hold the power button to turn the video camera on/off. 2.4 Changing modes The video camera can operate in three modes, Movie, Photo, and Setup. Turn the mode dial to select different modes. Mode dial...

  • Page 25: Before You Start

    2.5 Before you start Before you start using the video camera, some basic settings such as date and time, languages and beep function need to be configured. 2.5.1 Setting the date and time Turn on the video camera, and switch the mode button to Setup.

  • Page 26: Setting The Language

    Press down on the Navigation pad to highlight the √ to leave the date/ time menu. 2.5.2 Setting the language Turn on the video camera, and press the mode button to Setup. Press up/ down on the Navigation pad to highlight Language.

  • Page 27: Setting The Beep

    2.5.3 Setting the beep Turn on the video camera, and press the Navigation pad to Setup. Press up/ down on the Navigation pad to highlight Beep. Press the Shutter button to confirm. Press left/ right on the Navigation pad to select the √, and press the Shutter button to exit.

  • Page 28: Shoot/Playback Video

    2.6 Shoot/Playback video 2.6.1 Shooting a video clip Turn on the video camera and press the mode button to Movie mode. Movie mode Use the LCD screen to frame the video. Press the Shutter button to start recording. Press the Shutter button again to stop recording. The video clip is automatically saved with a unique file name.
  • Page 29 Notes: The maximum length of each video recording file is 3.75 GB. The high-resolution settings result in larger files, and therefore low in smaller files. The LCD preview ratio will vary depending on the different video resolution settings. See the following table: Video resolution...

  • Page 30: Playing The Video Clip

    2.6.2 Playing the video clip In Movie mode, press the Playback button and the most recent file displays on the LCD screen. Movie playback mode indicator Press left or right on the Navigation pad to scroll through the video clips. Press the Shutter button to play the video clip.

  • Page 31: Taking/ Viewing Pictures

    2.7 Taking/ viewing pictures 2.7.1 Taking a still picture Turn on the camera and press the mode button to Photo mode. Use the LCD screen to frame the picture. Press the Shutter button to capture the image. Photo mode The picture is automatically saved with a unique file name.

  • Page 32: Viewing Images

    2.7.2 Viewing images In Photo mode, press the Playback button and the most recent image displays on the LCD screen. Playback mode Press left and right on the Navigation pad to scroll through the images. Slide the Zoom switch up to zoom in the picture. Then you can move the image up/down or left/right by the Navigation pad.

  • Page 33: Connecting To A Computer

    2.8 Connecting to a computer Read this section to learn how to transfer files to a PC, show the video clips or photos on TV/DVD. Connect the video camera to a computer with the USB cable provided. 2.9 Connecting to a standard TV Connect the video camera to a standard TV as shown with the AV cable provided.

  • Page 34: Connecting To A Hdtv

    2.10 Connecting to a HDTV Read this section to learn how to show the video clips or photos on a HDTV. Connecting to a HDTV offers the high resolution for displaying the video clips or photos. Connect the video camera to a HD TV as shown with the component video cable and AV cable provided.

  • Page 35: Using The Camera

    3 Using the camera Read this section to learn how to use the camera. 3.1 Movie and voice recorder mode Use this mode to capture video clips or record voice and store them in an internal memory or on an SD card. 3.1.1 Movie and voice recorder mode Use the following picture to familiarize yourself with the Movie...
  • Page 36 Voice recorder mode: See the table below for a description of each icon and symbol. Night mode indicator White balance indicator Memory status indicator : SD card indicator : Internal memory indicator Remaining recording time indicator LED flashlight indicator Resolution indicator Battery indicator Histogram indicator Macro indicator...

  • Page 37: Using The Macro Function

    3.1.2 Using the macro function This function can capture subjects close to the lens. In macro mode, subjects can be as close as While in Photo or Movie and voice recorder modes, move the Macro switch up to activate macro function, and an icon displays on the LCD screen.

  • Page 38: Photo Mode

    3.2 Photo mode Use Photo mode to capture still pictures and store them in the internal memory or on an SD card. 3.2.1 Photo mode icons Use the following picture to familiarize yourself with the Photo mode icons and symbols. See the table below for a description of each icon and symbol.

  • Page 39: Using The Macro Function

    3.2.2 Using the macro function See section 3.1.2 “Using the macro function”. 3.2.3 Using the zoom function See section 3.1.3“Using the zoom function”. 3.2.4 Using the LED flashlight See section 3.1.4 “Using the LED flashlight”. 3.3 Movie Playback mode Use Movie Playback mode to review all the movie files stored in the video camera.
  • Page 40 Movie mode Movie mode: See the table below for a description of each icon and symbol. Voice recorder mode Displays the number of current movie / total number of recorded video clips Volume level Memory status indicator : SD card indicator : Internal memory indicator The length of every video clip Play/ Pause indicator...
  • Page 41 Voice Recorder mode: See the table below for a description of each icon and symbol. File protect indicator Movie playback mode icon Displays the file number of the video clip Displays the number of current audio/ total number of recorded audio clips Volume level Memory status indicator : SD card indicator...

  • Page 42: Photo Playback Mode

    3.4 Photo Playback mode Use Photo Playback mode to review all the image files stored in the video camera. 3.4.1 Photo Playback mode icons Refer to the following picture to familiarize yourself with the Photo Playback mode icons and symbols. See the table below for a description of each icon and symbol.
  • Page 43 Battery status indicator File protect indicator Playback mode icon DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) indicator...

  • Page 44: Thumbnail Mode

    3.5 Thumbnail mode When in Movie Playback or Photo Playback modes, press the zoom switch down to show images as thumbnails. Turn on the video camera and make sure it is in Movie Playback or Photo Playback mode. The most recent video clip/ image displays on the screen. Slide the zoom switch down to view six thumbnail video clips/ images on the LCD screen.

  • Page 45: Using The Menus

    4 Using the menus Read this section to learn how to configure the camera settings and use the advanced features. 4.1 Movie menu When in Movie mode, press the MENU button to show the Movie options menu. 4.1.1. White balance Use this option to correct color difference for different lighting conditions.

  • Page 46: Video Resolution

    4.1.2. Video resolution Use the resolution option to determine the resolution of the captured video. The larger screen size requires more memory storage space. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Movie mode. Press the MENU button and use the Navigation pad to highlight the Resolution option.

  • Page 47: Color Effect

    4.1.3. Color effect The camera can capture standard color images, black and white images, or sepia tone to give an old-fashioned look. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Movie mode. Press the MENU button and use the Navigation pad to highlight the Effect option.

  • Page 48: Night Mode

    4.1.4. Night mode Use this function to shoot a better video clip quality in dark environments. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Movie mode. Press the MENU button and use the Navigation pad to highlight the Night Mode option. Press the Shutter button to display the submenu.

  • Page 49: Capture Mode

    4.1.5. Capture mode Use this function to record sound or image. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Movie mode. Press the MENU button and use the Navigation pad to highlight the Capture Mode option. Press the Shutter button to display the submenu.

  • Page 50: Movie Playback Menu

    4.2 Movie playback menu Use the playback menu to manage the files stored in the internal memory or on the SD card. 4.2.1 Delete Use this function to delete files. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Movie mode. Press the Playback button and then press the MENU button to display the Movie Playback menu.
  • Page 51 If you select Delete All, press the Shutter button to display the submenu. Press the Navigation pad to select √ and press the Shutter button to delete. Press the MENU button again to exit the menu. Note: Once deleted, files cannot be recovered so make sure you have a backup before you delete.

  • Page 52: Protect

    4.2.2 Protect Use this function to lock files to prevent accidental deletion. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Movie mode. Press the Playback button and then press the MENU button to display the Movie Playback menu. Press the Navigation pad to select the PROTECT option.

  • Page 53: Photo Menu

    4.3 Photo menu In Photo mode, press the MENU button to show the Photo Options menu. 4.3.1 White balance Use this option to correct color difference due to lighting conditions. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Photo mode. Press the MENU button and use the Navigation pad to highlight the White Balance option.

  • Page 54: Resolution

    4.3.2 Resolution Use this option to set the size of the captured image. Larger images contain more detail and therefore use more memory space. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Photo mode. Press the MENU button and use the Navigation pad to highlight the Resolution option.

  • Page 55: Color Effect

    4.3.3 Color effect The camera can capture standard color images, black and white images, or sepia tone to give an old-fashioned look. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Photo mode. Press the MENU button and use the Navigation pad to highlight the Effect option.

  • Page 56: Night Mode

    4.3.4 Night mode Use this function to shoot a better video clip quality in dark environments. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Photo mode. Press the MENU button and use the Navigation pad to highlight the Night Mode option. Press the Shutter button to display the submenu.

  • Page 57: Self-Timer

    4.3.5 Self-timer Use the self-timer function to take a photo of yourself. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Photo mode. Press the MENU button and use the Navigation pad to highlight the Selftimer option. Press the Shutter button to display the submenu.

  • Page 58: Photo Playback Menu

    4.4 Photo playback menu Use the playback menu to manage the files stored in the internal memory or on the SD card. 4.4.1 Delete Use this function to delete files. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Photo mode. Press the Playback button and then press the MENU button to display the Photo Playback menu.
  • Page 59 If you select Delete All, press the Shutter button to display the submenu. Press the Navigation pad to select √ and then press the Shutter button to delete. Press the MENU button again to exit the menu. Note: Once deleted, files cannot be recovered so make sure you have a backup before you delete.

  • Page 60: Protect

    4.4.2 Protect Use this function to protect files from accidental deletion. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Photo mode. Press the Playback button and then press the MENU button to display the Photo Playback menu. Press the Navigation pad to select the PROTECT option. Then playback screen appears again.

  • Page 61: Slide Show

    4.4.3 Slide show The camera includes a slide show function, which displays each image in turn with a regular interval between pictures. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Photo mode. Press the Playback button and then press the MENU button to display the Photo Playback menu.

  • Page 62: Dpof

    4.4.4 DPOF Use the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) function to tag pictures stored in the memory card with print information. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Photo mode. Press the Playback button and then press the MENU button to display the Photo Playback menu.

  • Page 63: System Menu

    Notes: 1. A memory card is required for DPOF function. 2. If DPOF is set, all photos are ordered to print. 4.5 System menu The system menu is used to configure miscellaneous camera functions. 4.5.1 Setting the beep See section 2.5.3 “Setting the Beep”. 4.5.2 Histogram Mode Use this function to display a histogram graph on LCD screen.

  • Page 64: Auto Power Off

    4.5.3 Auto power off Use this function to switch the camera off automatically after a period of inactivity for power saving. Turn on the video camera and switch to Setup mode. Press the Navigation pad to highlight the Auto Power Off option.

  • Page 65: Tv Standard

    4.5.4 TV standard Use the TV option to set the TV system for the area. Turn on the video camera and switch to Setup mode. Press the Navigation pad to highlight the TV standard option. Press the Shutter button to display the submenu. Press the Navigation pad to select NTSC or PAL, and press the Shutter button to confirm.

  • Page 66: Format

    4.5.5 Format Use this function to format the current storage media. This format action will delete everything on the media. Turn on the video camera and switch to Setup mode. Press the Navigation pad to highlight the Format option. Press the Shutter button to display the submenu. Press the Navigation pad to select X or √, and press the Shutter button to confirm.

  • Page 67: Default

    4.5.6 Default Use this option to reset all settings to the default settings. Turn on the video camera and switch to Setup mode. Press the Navigation pad to highlight the Default option. Press the Shutter button to display the submenu. Press the Navigation pad to select X or √, and press the Shutter button to confirm.

  • Page 68: Frequency

    4.5.8 Frequency Use the Frequency option to set the frequency system for your area. To set the frequency: Turn on the video camera and switch to Setup mode. Press the Navigation pad to highlight the Frequency option. Press the Shutter button to display the submenu. Press the Navigation pad to select 50 Hz or 60 Hz.

  • Page 69: Installing The Software

    5 Installing the software Read this section to learn how to install the software for the camera. 5.1 Presto! VideoWorks Presto! VideoWorks is an advanced software application for editing video. To install Presto! VideoWorks: Insert the supplied CD into the CD-ROM drive. If the CD-ROM does not automatically boot, use Windows Explorer to execute the InstallMgr.exe file in the root directory.

  • Page 70: Presto! Mr. Photo

    5.2 Presto! Mr. Photo Presto! Mr. Photo is an advanced photo editing software application. To install Presto! Mr. Photo: Insert the supplied CD into the CD-ROM drive. If the CD-ROM does not automatically boot, use Windows Explorer to execute the InstallMgr.exe file in the root directory.

  • Page 71: Quicktime

    5.3 QuickTime QuickTime is an easy-to-use application for playing the video clips stored in the camera or on the SD/MMC card. To install the QuickTime: Insert the supplied CD into the CD-ROM drive. If the CD-Rom doesn’t automatically boot, use Window Explore to execute the InstalMgr.exe file in the root directory.

  • Page 72: Appendix

    Appendix Specifications General 1/2.5” CMOS 5.1 Megapixel sensor Imaging sensor 5.0 Megapixel Active pixels Storage media Built-in 32 MB flash memory (Available memory space for image storage is approx. 11MB) SD Card, SDHC compatible class6 Auto Sensor sensitivity Color effects Color/B&W/Sepia Lens Fixed lens...
  • Page 73 General Movie clips Format: H.264 (MOV) Resolution: CIF, D1, HD Quality: Auto Zoom Movie: Digital Zoom 4X Camera: Digital Zoom 4X Still Image Playback: Digital Zoom 8X (max.) Audio Video TFT Monitor 2.4” TFT (480 x 240 pixels) LED Light <...
  • Page 74 General 1~1/2000 second Auto power Off, 1 min., 5 min. Power supply 4XAAA-TPYE ALKALINE OR Ni-MH Dimension 37(W)*98.3(H)*68.2(D)mm Weight Approx. 136±5g (without batteries)

  • Page 75: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Cannot turn on The batteries are the video not inserted camera. correctly. The batteries have no power. The camera The auto power off suddenly turns function was off. enabled. The camera is running out of battery power. The captured Before the image image is not is saved the...
  • Page 76 The camera The camera is turns off when running out of capturing battery power. image using self-timer. The image is The subject is out of focus. beyond focus range. Memory card The memory cannot be card is protected. used. The memory card contains non-DCF images taken by other...
  • Page 77 All buttons are Short circuit inactive. occurred when connecting the camera with other devices. • Remove the batteries from the camera and insert again.

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