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  • Page 1 Mobi DV Instruction manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    3-1 Brief Introduction of Product 3-2 Description 3-3 Functions Chapter 4: Function Mode 4-1 Mode 4-2 Digital Video Camcorder 4-3 Digital Camera 4-4 Music Player 4-5 Video Recorder 4-6 Play Mode 4-7 Function Setup 4-8 Spotlight Chapter 5: Connected to the Computer Appendix 1: Product Specific Appendix 2: Notes &...

  • Page 3: Chapter 1: Caution, Safety, And Introduction

    Chapter 1: Caution, Safety, and Introduction Correct Usage Please operate the unit in strict accordance with this manual. Storage Guidelines This product is not waterproof. anywhere that the temperature rises above 60 (100 ). Breakage Despite the rigid construction of this product, it should be handled with due care and attention.

  • Page 4: Chapter 2: Machine

    Chapter 2: Machine 2-1 Package Contents A. DV Camcorder B. Battery (3.7 volts, rechargeable Li-ion Battery) C.USB connection cable...
  • Page 5 D.A/V cable E. Earphone F. AC Adapter G. Driver CD H. User’s manual...
  • Page 6 2-2 Operation guides Battery Installation / Removal The battery release button is located at the upper side of the unit. Press the button and open the cover to install the battery. The metal contact end of the battery should face left, slide the battery into the bay with 45°...
  • Page 7 Recharging the Battery Charging by AC-Adapter Plug the AC end of the adaptor into the socket and plug the USB end of the adaptor into the USB port of the unit. The red backlight will turn on when the battery is being charged;...
  • Page 8 Installing The Memory Card Insert the SD/MMC card according to the diagram below. To remove the memory card, push the card firmly into the slot, then release. The card will be ejected from the slot.
  • Page 9 Storage for Spare Memory Card In addition to the memory card installed in the SD slot, a spare card can be stored in the unit underneath the battery compartment as shown in the figure below. Due to the limited space, only a thin card (such as a MMC card) can be stored.

  • Page 10: Chapter 3: Product

    Chapter 3: Product 3-1 Brief Introduction of Product Description Power Mode Left Enter Down Right Menu Display (LCD on/off) Memory card slot LCD Screen Lens Description Shutter key Microphone Release button Spotlight Shutter key Power Mode USB connector Earphone Jack Speaker Memory card slot...
  • Page 11 3-2 Description Power On /Off Power On: Press Power key for 1 second to turn on the unit, the screen will display start-up Power Off: Press Power key for 2 seconds, the screen will turn blank and the LED light will be off. Caution! If the Power key is pressed for 2 seconds while data is being written to the memory card, the unit will shut down, but the memory writing will continue...
  • Page 12 Under normal conditions, when the Mode key is pressed, the Mode selection menu will appear on the screen. Use the directional keys or Mode key to move the cursor to the desired function and press the Enter button to make your selection.

  • Page 13: Functions

    LCD On/Off Key This key controls the LCD screen On/Off. The main purpose is to save power. For example, while the unit is playing music in MP3 mode, the screen can be switched off to save power so the user can listen to music for longer.
  • Page 14 Voice recorder mode. Playback mode. Spotlight mode. No memory card Memory card full Memory card lock File lock Video Resolution Exposure value Remaining time for video shooting. Zoom status. Sunny Cloudy Sun lamp Tungsten Shutter speed Image Resolution Exposure Value Remaining pictures for taking Focus control Self-photography...
  • Page 15 Sun lamp Tungsten Shutter speed Auto flash Force to light Force not to light Play File lock Displayed song number / Total songs A to B repeat Repeat the selected song Repeat all songs Volume File number Recording File lock Remaining time to record Displaying Bar File number...
  • Page 16 Voice files 9-files displayed format...

  • Page 17: System Messages

    Functions 4-1 System Messages No Memory Card If the memory card is not in the DV Camcorder or it has been inserted incorrectly, the system will show “NO the message MEMORY CARD!” No Memory Space When the system is getting ready, it will check how much memory is available.
  • Page 18 No File After inserting the memory card and entering playback mode, if there is no file (video, photo, voice file) in the memory card, the system will show “NO FILE!” message. Card Lock The SD card has a lock function for the file protection.

  • Page 19: Digital Video Camcorder

    flashing red light will announce “LOW BATTERY!” 4-2 Digital Video Camcorder (DV) Video Recording Video Recording...
  • Page 20 After entering DV mode, rotate the Lens to preview the scene. You can adjust the zoom on the LCD screen by using Up/Down button. Press the Shutter key once to start recording. The recording time are indicated on the screen. Press the Shutter key again to end the video recording.
  • Page 21 naming rules follow “DSF format” convention. All DV files are saved on the memory card under the subdirectory Root: \\DCIM\100AXH10\. The directory structure can be viewed when the unit is connected to a computer through the USB cable. Basic Settings ~ Adjust Exposure Value Basic Setting~ Exposure.In the case of insufficient light when taking photos, press the Right button to enter the...
  • Page 22 with this unit. Users can set the shutter speed up manually: Auto, 1/1000, 1/500, 1/250, 1/125, 1/60, 1/30, 1/15, 1/8. Under Auto setup, the shutter speed will alter according to the environmental light conditions. For example, when the light is insufficient, the shutter speed will reduce automatically.

  • Page 23: Advanced Settings

    however, doing so will significantly reduce the length of available recording time because of the limited size of memory. It is suggested that you use “Normal” or “Economic” setting if you are taking a lot of footage. Alternatively use a high capacity memory card. There are five quality settings available: Best, Fine, Normal, Basic, and Economic.
  • Page 24 shutter speed to increase light exposure on the sensors. Under Sport Shooting Mode, the shutter speed is increased to capture fast moving objects. There are three predefined shooting modes: Normal, Sport, and Night Shot. Sensitivity Value Setting Advanced Setting ~ISO optional list, press Right Button to enter submenu.

  • Page 25: Digital Camera

    4-3 Digital Still Camera (DSC) Shooting photos Please rotate out the lens under DSC mode, and adjust the shooting range from the LCD screen. Press Shutter key to complete. Press Enter button to view the latest shot images, press Shutter key again to go back film shooting mode,...
  • Page 26 move the Left and Right button to switch among different pictures that have been taken before. Self-Photography Turn the lens to face yourself, press Left button to reverse the photography screen and start the photography. Note:The nearest photography distance for this unit is 80cm.
  • Page 27 There are three optional modes for Spotlight: Auto, Force to light, and Force not to light. The default setup of the digital camera is Auto mode. Under Auto mode, when illumination is lower than 760 lux, the Flashlight will be activated automatically. Under Force to light mode, the Flashlight will be activated for every shot.
  • Page 28 File Saving Naming Rule The file of the picture taken will be named automatically from FILE0001.jpg and accumulate automatically to FILE9999.jpg.The file saved on DSC will be stored in the submenu of Root:\\DCIM\100AXH10\ of memory card. Basic Settings ~ Adjust Exposure value Basic Setting ~ Exposure selection list, press Right button to enter sub menu.
  • Page 29 this unit. Users can set the shutter speed up manually: Auto, 1/1000, 1/500, 1/250, 1/125, 1/60, 1/30, 1/15, 1/8. Under Auto setup, the shutter speed will alter according to the environmental light conditions. For example, when the light is insufficient, the shutter speed will reduce automatically.
  • Page 30 Advanced Settings~ Five Filter Effects Advanced Setting~Effect optional list, press the Right button to enter submenu. As with DV, five different filter effects are available from DSC: Text, Sepia, R filter, G filter, and B filter. You can survey the picture effect created under a selected Mode from preview frame.
  • Page 31 button and press Up/Down button to select on/off. Add the Date on a Picture Advanced Setting~ Date stamp optional list, press Right button to enter submenu. Use Up/Down button to turn On/Off, then press enter button to confirm.

  • Page 32: Music Player

    4-4 Music player(MP3) Saving Music to Memory Card Apply card recorder or USB connection function to save MP3 file onto memory card. Please note it should be saved in the following path directory, \\DCIM\100AXH10\.
  • Page 33 Music Format Support This unit supports music file under *.MP3 format only. Music Playing After entering MP3 mode, press the Left/Right button to select songs, use Up/Down button to adjust volume. Press Enter button to play selected songs, press Enter button again to pause.
  • Page 34 Basic Settings ~ Playing Mode Selection Basic Setting~ Play Mode optional list, press Right button to enter submenu. Three playing modes are available: Normal, Repeat one, and Repeat all. Delete Music File Basic Setting~ Delete optional list, press the Right button to enter submenu.
  • Page 35 4-5 Voice Recording (VR) Voice Recording After entering the Voice Recording function, the system will check automatically if any pre-recorded voice file is available.

  • Page 36: Basic Settings

    Under the Voice Recording function, press the Shutter to record, press again to stop voice recording. Adjust the volume by using the Up/Down button. Auto Repeat can be activated by using the Up/Down button too. Playing Recorded Files Press the Enter button to switch to playing mode, press it again to play.
  • Page 37 Basic Setting~Lock optional list, press Right button to lock the selected file if needed.

  • Page 38: Play Mode

    4-6 PLAY mode PLAY All Kinds of Recorded Media Files Under this integrated function, browsing of three formats is available: voice file, video file, and picture file. Press the Left and Right button to switch between different files. To play any kind of file format, press the Enter button and press it again to pause.

  • Page 39: Menu Settings

    Menu Settings~ Deleting A File Menu Setting~Delete optional list, you can select and delete specific multimedia files if desired. Deleting All Files Menu Setting~Delect all, you can select and delete all existing multimedia files if need. File Lock Menu Setting~Lock optional list, press the Right button to enter submenu, this function can lock selected multimedia file and avoid accidental deletion.
  • Page 40 Picture Printing Setup This unit supports the direct printing function of DPOF(digital print order format) type printer. In case the direct printing by this type of printer is needed, you must press Enter button to confirm “Print setup” from Menu. If you want to cancel the printing, please select No.

  • Page 41: Function Setup

    4-7 Function setup Button Sound Selection items include On/Off(Default is On) Adjust System Date Use Up/Down button to select your preferred date sequence: dd/mm/yy, yy/mm/dd, mm/dd/yy (The default is yy/mm/dd).Press Enter button to complete and save the setup. Or press the Left button continuously to quit from submenu, but the setup value won’t be saved.
  • Page 42 TV Signal Output Type NTSC and PAL TV outputs are available from this unit. The system default value is NTSC. Environmental Light Adjustment Frequency To overcome the flicker created on the picture taken by DV and DSC due to indoor florescent lamp flashing frequency, this unit provides two setups for flashing frequencies of light source : 50Hz, 60Hz, and the system default value is 60Hz.
  • Page 43 Formatting Memory Card To ensure your memory card functions properly, we suggest that you format it for the first time you use it. The following window will appear when you enter your SD card. Simply select “Yes” to format your card. Set to default values If the system is in a state of disorder due to personal setup, you can use set default function, to restore all...

  • Page 44: Spotlight

    4-8 Spotlight This Flashlight function provides three intensities of brightness. The default of brightness is the weakest. Press the Up button to increase the brightness. Press the Enter button to turn the Flashlight off.

  • Page 45: Chapter 5: Connected To The Computer

    Chapter 5: Connected to the Computer To charge the unit, plug the USB cable into your PC. Turn on the power and enter “My computer” on the PC to find portable disc. item and you will see DCIM file folder and \\DCIM\100AXH10\ sub directory.

  • Page 46: Appendix 1: Product Specific

    Appendix 1: Product Specific 1.DV CAMCORDER 4.VOICE RECORDER 5.SPOTLIGHT 6.SD/MMC CARD Specification Resolution Image sensor Lens Focus Range Aperture Rotation Lens Image Video Zoom LCD Display Spotlight(Flash White Balance Light-meter Exposure DSC Quality DV Quality DV Special Shutter Speed Effect 2.DSC 4 Mega Pixel (Using image enhance 1/2”...
  • Page 47 Self Timer Interface Video out Print out Storage Media File Format Power Specification Battery Charger Product Dimension Weight(g) L(mm) W(mm) H(mm) Design and Specifications are Subject to change without notice. 10 Second Mini USB, Video Out, Ear Phone Jack, TV Out (NTSC / PAL) Support DPOF(Digital Print Order Format) SD / MMC Card JPEG(EXIF 2.2) / ASF(MPEG4) / WAV / MP3...

  • Page 48: Appendix 2: Notes & Tips

    Appendix 2: Notes & Tips 1>If you cannot turn on the system, the battery power may be low. Please replace the battery or use the USB cable or charger to charge. 2>When charging, the battery is fully charged if the red LED light blinks for one second and then turn off.
  • Page 49 version(Series 9) of MediaPlayer. 6>With the memory card reading/writing functions, this equipment can be used as an external storage device to your PC. 7>If you use this unit for the first time and cannot charge with the battery charger, please check whether or not you have installed the battery properly.
  • Page 50 obtain a better filming effect. 13>The design of the battery cover is tight, which is normal, since the battery will fall off easily if it is too easy to open. Therefore, this unit adopts a whole-piece tight battery cover. 14>This unit is bundled with a high-quality battery. If you purchase a new battery, we recommend you to buy the battery with the same quality to maintain good operations of this unit.
  • Page 51 Environment Light Frequency : 50Hz Shutter Speed should be equal to or smaller than 1/100 second.
  • Page 53 Design subject to alterations without notice. MINOX is a registered trademark of MINOX GmbH, Wetzlar. MINOX GmbH Walter-Zapp-Str. 4 D - 35578 Wetzlar, Germany Tel.: +49 (0) 6441 / 917-0 Fax: +49 (0) 6441 / 917-612 e-mail: info@minox.com www.minox.com 01/05/H...

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