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Mustek hdv 527w: user guide
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  • Page 1 HDV527W User's Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    1. Parts of the camcorder 2. Preparing for using Installing the Battery Charging the battery Inserting the Memory Card Setting the Language Setting the date and time 3. Using this camcorder Turning the Camcorder On and Off Change the record mode Recording a video clip Taking still images 4.
  • Page 3 Connecting the Camcorder to a TV Connecting the Camcorder to a HDTV Connecting the Camcorder to a PC 7. Software Installation Installing the Software 8. Troubleshooting 9. Technical Specifications...
  • Page 4 Thank you for purchasing this product. Please read these operating instructions carefully in order to use the digital video camera correctly. Keep the instructions in a safe place after reading so that you can refer to them later. Precautions Before using the camcorder, please ensure that you read and understand the safety precautions described below.

  • Page 5: Parts Of The Camcorder

    1. Parts of the camcorder 1: LCD screen 2: Left/Mode button 3: Up/Playback button 4: Right/Self-timer button 5: OK/MENU button 6: Down/Delete button 7: Shutter button 8: Strap 9: Power button 10: T/Zoom in button 11: W/Zoom out button 12: LED button 13: AV out jack 14: USB jack 15: Jacks cover...

  • Page 6: Preparing For Using

    18: Lens 19: Speaker 20: Microphone 21 Camera Light 22 Tripod socket 23 Battery cover 24 Cover lock 2. Preparing for using Installing the Battery Push the lock on the battery cover (1) to the right to open the battery cover.

  • Page 7: Charging The Battery

    Charging the battery When the battery level is low please charge the battery. 1: Turn the camcorder power off . 2: Connect the camcorder and PC via the attached USB cable. When the battery is being charged the charger lamp will light blue. 3: When the charge is completed the charger lamp turns off.

  • Page 8: Inserting The Memory Card

    Inserting the Memory Card If you want record more you have to use a SD or MMC card. Turn off the camcorder before inserting or removing the memory card. Be sure to orient the card correctly when inserting it. Never try to force the memory card into the slot when you feel resistance.

  • Page 9: Setting The Language

    Format the memory card It is important to format the memory card when it is the first time you use this camcorder. All data will be deleted including protected files. Be sure to download important files to your computer before formatting. 1: Turn the power on, press the OK/MENU button to display the menu, and then press the RIGHT button to select [Setup to display the setup menu list.

  • Page 10: Setting The Date And Time

    RIGHT or OK button to launch the submenu. 3: Press the UP or DOWN button to select the desired language and then press the OK button to confirm the setting. 4: Press the LEFT/MODE button three times to close the menu. Setting the date and time 1: Turn the power on, press the OK/MENU button to display the menu, and then the RIGHT button to select [Setup...

  • Page 11: Using This Camcorder

    3. Using the camcorder Turning the Camcorder On and Off Open the LCD screen to turn on the camcorder. Close the LCD screen to turn the camcorder off. Attention: You can also press Power button to turn the camcorder on/off. To save battery power, the camcorder will automatically turns off 1/3/5 minutes after the last control accessed.

  • Page 12: Recording A Video Clip

    Display Title Capture mode Video mode Audio mode Press the UP/PLAYBACK button to navigate and preview movie clips in the movie folder, photos in the photo folder and audio files in the audio folder. Press the Shutter button to enter video record mode. Recording a video clip 1: Turn on the camcorder and set the camcorder to video record mode 2: Zooming:...
  • Page 13 magnification level appears on the LCD monitor. 3: Press the SHUTTER button to start recording. 4: Press the SHUTTER again to end the recording. If the memory is full the video camera will stop recording automatically. • On the bottom of the LCD monitor displays the recorded time. •...

  • Page 14: Setting The Resolution

    [Normal]. 7: Press the OK button to confirm the setting. 8: Press the LEFT/MODE button twice to close the menu. Setting the resolution 1: Turn on the camcorder and set the camcorder to video record mode 2: Press the OK/MENU button to display the setup menu. The [Video menu is selected.

  • Page 15: Taking Still Images

    Taking still images Set the camcorder to capture mode, the icon screen. Zooming: Press the T or W button to zoom in or zoom out the screen. The zoom bar appears on the LCD monitor. Hold the camcorder steady and then press the SHUTTER button down to take a picture.

  • Page 16: Setting The Size

    5: Press the OK button to enter the submenu. 6: Press the UP or DOWN button to change the quality: [Super fine]/[Fine]/ [Normal]. 7: Press the OK button to confirm the setting. 8: Press the LEFT/MODE button twice to close the menu. Setting the size 1: Turn on the camcorder and set the camcorder to capture mode ( 2: Press the OK/MENU button to display the setup menu.

  • Page 17: Using The Menu In Record Mode

    4. Using the menu in record mode When a menu is displayed, the UP, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT button are used to make the desired setting. Setup menu You can set the system items in setup menu. 1: Turn on the camcorder and set it to capture, video or audio mode. 2: Press the OK/MENU button to display the menu.
  • Page 18 TV Type You can preview images on a television with the supplied AV cable. TV Out should be set to either NTSC or PAL depending on your region. [NTSC]: America, Japan and others; [PAL]: Europe, Oceania and others. Auto Power save automatically after a period of time.

  • Page 19: Aaa Menu

    Default To reset the entire menu and button operation settings setting to initial default. [Yes]/[No]. Format To erase all data stored on the memory card if you are using a memory card, or all data stored in the internal memory if there is no card inserted. All data will be deleted including protected files.
  • Page 20 6: Press the UP or DOWN button to set the item. 7: Press the OK button to confirm the setting. 8: Press the LEFT/MODE button four times to close the menu. AAA (auto exposure, auto white balance, auto focus) menu list Menu item Flicker Light Frequency should be set to either 60Hz or 50Hz...

  • Page 21: Playback

    Balance There five items for option: Auto / Sunny / Cloudy / Fluorescent/ Incandescent AE bias Set the AE bias manually to compensate for unusual lighting conditions such as indirect indoor lighting, dark backgrounds, and strong backlighting. The value range is –2.0 to 2.0.

  • Page 22: Playback Still Image

    4: When all the files show in the thumbnail mode, press the UP/PLAYBACK button to navigate and preview movie clips in the movie folder, photos in the photo folder and audio files in the audio folder. Press the Shutter button to enter video record mode. Playback still image 1: Set the camcorder to capture mode and then press the PLAYBACK button to preview all photos saved in the photo folder.

  • Page 23: Playing Back Audio Files

    Press the Shutter button to enter video record mode. Playing back audio files 1: Set the camcorder to audio record mode and then press the UP/PLAYBACK button to preview all audio file stored in the audio folder.. 2: Press the RIGHT or LEFT button to select the audio file you want to playback.

  • Page 24: Making Connections

    current file. Select “All” and then press the OK button to delete all files. 6. Making connections Connecting the Camcorder to a TV When plugging in the TV-out cable (supplied) to the camcorder AV out jack the LCD screen turns black, Connect the camcorder to a TV and the TV screen now performs as the camcorder LCD screen.

  • Page 25: Connecting The Camcorder To A Hdtv

    Connecting the Camcorder to a HDTV HD-TV hereby means the HDTV built-in component input ports, thus can perform HD (720P) high resolution quality while connected. 1. Push the cover lock (2) to the left to open the cover. Connect the camcorder to HDTV with the HDMI-cable.

  • Page 26: Connecting The Camcorder To A Pc

    Connecting the Camcorder to a PC There are two ways to download files from the camcorder's internal memory or memory card to a computer: • By inserting the memory card into a card reader. • By connecting the camera to a computer using the supplied USB cable.
  • Page 27 2: Press the RIGHT button to select [setup button to display the menu. 3: Press the UP or DOWN button to select [USB selection]. 4: Press the RIGHT or OK button to enter the submenu. 5: Press the UP or DOWN button to set it to [Mass storage] mode. 6: Press the OK button to confirm the setting.

  • Page 28: Software Installation

    7. Software Installation Installing the Software The bundled software CD has the drivers and software that come with video camera. Insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. The autorun menu appears: The following software is listed: • Arcsoft Media Impression: Installs software for editing movie clips and photos.
  • Page 29 Windows Startup menu, enter "D:\autorun.exe" (where D is your CD-ROM drive letter) in the text box, and click [OK]. How to use the PC Camera function 1. First copy the PC camera driver from the CD to your PC. 2: Turn on the camcorder, Press the OK/MENU button to display the menu. 3: Press the RIGHT button to select [setup button to display the menu.

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    8. Troubleshooting Power does not turn on. 1.Battery is insufficient to power The camcorder does not take pictures. 1.Memory is full. 2.Memory card is not formatted correctly. Image is blurry or out of focus. 1.The camcorder was moving when the image was captured. Image is not displayed on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 31: Technical Specifications

    before the files are saved in memory. 9. Technical Specifications 6-in-1 Multi-functional Camera (Digital Still Camera, Function Digital Video Camera, Digital Voice Recorder. Video Player, USB Mass Storage and PC Cam) Image Sensor 5MP CMOS Sensor Lens (Focusing) Fixed Focus Aperture Ratio F=3.1mm f=6.5mm...
  • Page 32 Display 2.7” TFT LCD Exposure Mode Auto Auto / Sunny / Cloudy / Fluorescent / Incandescent White Balance 1/2 ~ 1/1800 sec. Shutter Speed Digital Effects Internal Memory 32 NAND Flash Memory Card SD/MMC Up to 16GB Slot Microphone Speaker HDMI / USB 2.0 / AV Out Interface Television...
  • Page 33 Battery Type Li-ion Battery Rechargeable Li-ion Battery Power Source Digital Still Camera 4000 x3000 (Interpolated) 12M 3200 x 2400 (Interpolated) 8M Resolution 2592 x 1944 5M 2048 x 1536 3M Auto Sensitivity File Format JPEG Compatible (Image) Scene Mode Digital Camcorder 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps Resolution 848 x 480 @ 60 fps...
  • Page 34 File Format MOV (H.264) (Video) Digital Voice Recorder File Format (Audio) Windows Mass Storage Windows 2000/XP/VISTA32-bit//7 32-bit Windows Mass storage (Driver) (Mass Storage only) above...

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