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Mustek DV 5500 User Manual

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  • Page 1: User Guide

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  • Page 2: Copyright Information

    Copyright Information All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form by any means, optical, electronic, recording, or otherwise, without the written consent of our company. We reserved the right to revise this manual and to make changes to any or all parts at any time, without obligation to notify any person or entity of such revisions and changes.
  • Page 3 Reminders CAUTION Keep product out of direct sunlight. Exposure to direct sunlight or extreme heat may cause damage or malfunction. To prevent fi re or shock hazard, do not expose to rain or moisture. BACK UP YOUR DATA As with any device that has fl ash memory, you should back up the drive regularly.

  • Page 4: Specifications

    Function Image Sensor Lens Focal Length Aperture Ratio Digital Zoom Display Shutter Speed Flashlight External Memory Interface Television System Battery Type Power Source Dimension Weight Resolution Fine Normal Economic Quality Fine Normal File Format (Video) Specifi cations Digital Camcorder, Digital Still Camera, Digital Voice Recorder, MP3 Player, Video Camera, SD/MMC Card Reader, PC Cam 3.1 Mega CCD...

  • Page 5: Digital Still Camera

    Resolution Economic Quality Self-Timer File Format (Image) Scene Mode File Format File Format Video Frame Rate (PC Cam) System Requirements Video Capture Driver (PC Cam) Win 98SE / Me / 2000 / XP Mass Storage Support Digital Still Camera 2624 x 1968 (H/W enhancement) Fine 2048 x 1536 Normal...
  • Page 6 USB Device Unplugging Notice: If you want to unplug the device from your computer, be sure to stop the device before hand. To stop the device, follow the steps below: Remove from PC: (For Windows ME/2000/XP) Click on the device icon want to stop (e.g.
  • Page 7 Getting to know your device Identifying the Operation Panel Loading Battery/Memory Card Attaching the Wrist Strap Charging the Device Installing Software CD Transferring Files Direct printing PC Cam Mass Storage Connecting to TV Recording voices Taking still image Using AE Lock Back Light compensation Using Self-timer Using Flash Strobe...
  • Page 8 Recording moving images Using Operation Panel and Direction Control Applying Fader Effect Playing back recorded fi les Playing back still images Playing back voice recordings and moving images Playing MP3 Using the Direction Control and Operation Panel Deleting fi les Setting Menu Manual Set Still Set...
  • Page 9 Interval Shutter/Record Attaching voice to still image Protecting fi le from deletion Formatting the memory card Understanding LCD screen indicators Voice Recording Still Image Recording Moving Images Recording MP3 Playing Playback User Guide 9...

  • Page 10: Getting To Know Your Device

    Getting to know your device Built-in Microphone Do not touch while recording. Power button AE-Lock button Shutter Speaker Zoom Lens Flash strobe Earphone jack USB port A/V OUT jack DC IN jack SD/MMC Card Slot Hook for Wrist Strap Battery Slot Hook for Wrist Strap User Guide 10...
  • Page 11 Getting to know your device - continued LCD Screen Mode Dial Voice Record Image Record Playback Menu Record button For video and audio recordings. Direction Control button Back Light [On/Off]/Playback Zoom/ Stop Self-Timer [On/Off]/F.Bwd/Previous Flash [Off/On/Auto/Red Eye]/F.Fwd/Next Display Record: [OSD off/ LCD off/ LCD on & OSD on] Playback: [Single/ OSD off/ LCD off/LCD on &...

  • Page 12: Identifying The Operation Panel

    Identifying the Operation Panel Fader/Hold Delete 1/Delete All Rotate Image Memory Search Volume up/down Auto Play (Still) User Guide 12...

  • Page 13: Loading Battery/Memory Card

    Loading Battery/Memory Card Slide the Battery/SD/MMC cover lever in the direction of the arrow (down). Flip the Battery/SD/MMC Cover in the direction of the arrow (up). Insert the battery into the battery slot. D Insert the SD memory card into the SD/MMC slot. Close the Battery/SD/MMC cover.
  • Page 14 User Guide 14...

  • Page 15: Charging The Device

    Charging the Device There are three ways to charge this device. First, charge it via USB cable sec- ond, charge it via AC adapter and third, via the Dock Station (optional). Charging the device via USB cable 1. Connect the device to a computer with the USB cable provided in the package. The charge indicator illuminates in red and starts charging.

  • Page 16: Installing Software Cd

    Installing Software CD The installation CD bundled with the device contains all the necessary software and information for you to operate the device. Please follow the instructions below to complete the software installation. Insert the Software CD onto your CD-ROM drive or DVD-ROM drive. The Select Language dialogue box appears.

  • Page 17: Transferring Files

    Transferring Files Before fi le transfer After successfully installing the driver a DV device icon will appear at your Windows OS taskbar. Right click on the icon to open the selection menu. Press confi rm and exit. Initiating fi le transfer Connect the device to a computer with the USB cable provided in the package.
  • Page 18 Transferring Files - continued 3. For Easy Transfer single fi le transfer dialogue or transfer all progress bar will appear depending on your setting. For MAX Console select device’s drive and go to the DCIM/100MEDIA folder for audio clips and images, go to the MP3 folder for MP3 fi...

  • Page 19: Direct Printing

    Direct printing Important: This function is only available to PictBridge™ compatible printers. Connect the device to a printer via an USB cable. Select “Direct Print” from the OSD menu of the device. PC Cam Mass Storage Direct Print Select 4. Select your preferred settings from the menus. Select “Print”...
  • Page 20 Direct printing - continued Main menu Item Select PIC Optimal Copies Direct Print Paper Set Print Setting Select Cancel 4” X 6” 5” X 7” Size 8.5” x 11” Default Photo Fast Paper Photo Default Border Default Description Mark still images for direct printing.
  • Page 21 PC Cam Connect the device to a computer with the USB cable provided in the package. 2. Power ON the device. Press OK button on the Direction Control to confi rm to enter PC Cam mode. Mode ? PC Cam Return Launch the PC Cam Toolkit to select your default PC Cam software.

  • Page 22: Mass Storage

    Mass Storage Through mass storage mode, the device becomes a storing device that allows to store, access, and delete data similar to your local hard disk. To setup Mass Storage follow the instructions below. 1. Connect the device to a computer with the USB cable provided in the package. 2.

  • Page 23: Connecting To Tv

    Connecting to TV AV Cable AV jack 1. Connect the device to a TV set with the A/V cable. Connect yellow end of the cable to the Video input (yellow) jack on your TV set. Connect the red and white ends of the cable to the Audio input (red, white) jacks on your TV set.

  • Page 24: Recording Voices

    Recording voices Turn the Mode dial to Note: Ready for voice recording icon appears on the LCD screen. Press the Record button to start voice recording. Press the Record button again to stop recording. Using the Operation Panel and Direction Control There are certain settings that you can adjust using the Operation Panel and Direction Control.

  • Page 25: Taking Still Images

    Taking still images Turn the Mode dial to Toggle Zoom-in or Zoom-out to frame your picture. Press down the AF/Shutter fully to take a picture. Using AE Lock AE Lock (Automatic Exposure Lock) allows the device to lock the exposure while taking a picture.
  • Page 26 Back Light compensation Back Light compensation is effective when recording a backlighted subject or when the background exposure is too strong. How to apply Back Light compensation? Press the up button on the Direction Control To take still image perform the steps in “Taking still images” section. Using Self-timer Self-timer allows the device to capture still images 10 seconds after the AF/Shutter button is pressed.
  • Page 27 Using Flash Strobe Flash strobe is effective when taking still images under poor lighting condi- tions. By default the device detects exposure level and activates the Flash strobe automatically when needed but you can also manually turn the Flash strobe on/off or set to red eye reduction. How to set Flash strobe? Press the right button repeatedly on the Direction Control to select the fl...
  • Page 28 Applying Memory Mix This option digitally applies decoration effects to still images. How to apply Memory Mix to still images? Press the Memory Mix button on the Operation Panel. Press the OK button to select the displaying effect. Press left or right button on the Direction Control to select effect.
  • Page 29 Recording moving images Turn the Mode dial to Press the Record button to record moving images. Press the Record button again to stop recording. Toggle Zoom-in or Zoom-out before or during recording to focus. User Guide 29...
  • Page 30 Using the Operation Panel and Direction Control Before and during recording there are certain settings that you can adjust using the Operation Panel and Direction Control. To lock all buttons hold down for 2 seconds during recording . To release hold down for another 2 seconds User can choose to turn OSD, LCD on/off by pressing the down button repeatedly on the Direction Control.
  • Page 31 Applying Fader Effects This option digitally applies fading effects to moving images. How to add Fader to moving images? Press the Fader button on the Operation Panel. Press the OK button to select the displaying effect. Press left or right button on the Direction Control to select effect.

  • Page 32: Playing Back Recorded Fi Les

    Playing back recorded fi les Playing back still images Turn the Mode dial to The last recorded fi le displays on the LCD screen. 2. Use the left/right buttons on the Direction Control to search for the still image you wish to view. Use the Zooming buttons to enlarge or reduce the viewing size.
  • Page 33 Rotating still images Press the Rotate button on the panel to rotate the image 90° clockwise. Press the OK button to confi rm fi le rotation. Auto Play (Still) Press the Auto Play (Still) button to display recorded still images in slide show format. Rotation cycle Use the Direction Control and Operation Panel for additional commands during Auto...
  • Page 34 Playing back voice recordings and moving images Turn the Mode dial to The last recorded fi le displays on the LCD screen. 2.Use the left/right buttons on the Direction Control to seek for voice recording, moving images and voice attached still images that you wish to play.
  • Page 35 Adjusting volume Press the Vol+ or Vol- to adjust volume. Search Press the Search button to play the fi rst fi ve seconds of voice recording or moving images in the current folder. Locking the device During playback hold down the Fader button for 2 seconds to lock all buttons.

  • Page 36: Playing Mp3

    Playing MP3 Turn the Mode dial to MP3 list displays on the LCD screen. 2. Use the left/right buttons on the Direction Control to toggle through the MP3 list. Using the Direction Control and Operation Panel Stop Play/Pause Back/F.Bwd Display setting: LCD On/Off Search Press the Search button...

  • Page 37: Deleting Files

    Deleting fi les Deleting single fi le Press the left/right button to select the fi le you wish to delete. Deleting all fi les Press the Delete button twice to delete all fi les in the selected folder. Press the up button to cancel delete operation. Press the Delete button once to delete the selected fi...

  • Page 38: Setting Menu

    Setting Menu Turn the Mode Dial to Menu screen appears on the LCD screen. 2. Use the 4-direction buttons on the Direction Control to toggle through the Menu. Move up one item Move to previous level Move down one item Press the OK button to select then return to previous level.
  • Page 39 Manual Set Main Menu Item White Balance Adjustment Manual Set P.Effect AF Mode Setting Description Auto Sets the white balance for still and moving Daylight images. Cloudy Fluorescent Tungsten Sets the picture effect for still and moving Negative images. Sepia Solarize Pastel Sets focal point to...
  • Page 40 Still Set Main Menu Item Scene Still Set Quality Image Size Quick Review Setting Description Auto Sets the scene selec- tion. Portrait Landscape Sports Night Portrait Sets the recording qual- Normal ity of still images. High Fine Sets the recording size Economic of still images.
  • Page 41 Still Set - continued Main Menu Item Attach Voice Int. Still Set Shut. Date Display Setting 1 Min 5 Min Interval 10 Min 30 Min 1 Hour 2 Hour 6 Hour Elapse 12 Hour 24 Hour Full Description Attach voice recording to still image right after recording.
  • Page 42 Movie Set Main Menu Item Image Size Movie Set Quality Night Setting Description Recording size of the Economic moving images. Normal Fine Sets the recording qual- Normal ity of moving images. Fine Turns on or off the night recording function. User Guide 42...
  • Page 43 Movie Set - continued Main Menu Item Int. Rec. Movie Set AF Mode Setting Description Turn off interval shutter. Turn on interval shutter 1 Min Interval between each recording within the total 5 Min timeframe. Interval 10 Min 30 Min 5 Sec Recording time during each interval.
  • Page 44 Audio Set Main Menu Item Audio Mode Audio Set Playback Set Main Menu Item Attach Voice Print Mark Email Mark Playback Set Protect Format Setting Description Audio recording quality. Setting Description Select and attach voice to sill image. Mark still images for direct print.
  • Page 45 System Set Main Menu Item Clock Set TV System Beep System Set Auto Power Silence Setting Description Date Sets the system date and time. Time NTSC Selects the TV system when connecting to TV. Melody Sets the system beep. Normal 1 Min Sets automatic power off time.

  • Page 46: Various Settings

    Various settings Adjusting White Balance By default this device automatically detects and adjusts White Balance level depending on surrounding lighting condition, however for optimal result, user can manually set the white balance level to match its condition. 1. Turn the Mode dial to 2.
  • Page 47 Adding P. Effect This option enriches your images by adding picture effects to your still images or moving images. 1. Turn the Mode dial to 2. Select Manual Set Select P Effect from the menu. 4. Choose your preferred effect. Negative Adds a negative effect to your image by reversing...
  • Page 48 Setting Macro You can turn on the Macro option while recording near distance objects. This will shift the auto focus lens to focus on near objects instead of distance objects. 1. Turn the Mode dial to 2. Select Manual Set Select AF Mode from the menu.
  • Page 49 Setting Image Quality This will set the image quality of still images. The quality of the image is directly correlated to the size of the image. Hence higher image quality refl ects larger fi le size. 1. Turn the Mode dial to 2.

  • Page 50: Night Portrait

    Applying Scene By default this device automatically detects and adjusts the scenario of the image, however for optimal result, user can manually set the scene to match your condition. 1. Turn the Mode dial to 2. Select Still Set from the menu. Select Scene from the menu.
  • Page 51 Interval Shutter/Record This will set a time interval to record still images or moving images. 1. Turn the Mode dial to 2. Select Still Set for still image or Movie Set the menu. Select Int. Shut for still image and Int. Rec. for moving images the menu. 4.
  • Page 52 Interval Shutter/Record - continued 5. Turn the Mode dial to 6. Press AF/Shutter to take still image or Record button to record moving images with the Shutter Interval. Important: Be sure the Interval Shutter option is set to [on] in the Still Set menu for still image taking and Movie Set menu for moving images recording.
  • Page 53 Attaching voice to still images This lets you to add voice recording to still images. 1. Turn the Mode dial to 2. Select (Attach Voice) from the menu. The last recorded fi le will appear on the LCD screen. Select a still image you wish to attach a voice recording to by using the Direction Control.
  • Page 54 Protecting fi le from deletion This lets you to protect a fi le from deletion therefore preventing mistakenly deleting an important fi le. 1. Turn the Mode dial to 2. Select (Protect) from the menu. The last recorded fi le will appear on the LCD screen. Select a fi...

  • Page 55: Understanding Lcd Screen Indicators

    Understanding LCD screen indicators Voice Recording Before recording Battery remaining indicator File protection indicator Self timer indicator Recording quality indicator Device mode indicator Current folder indicator Total recordable time Total recording time System date System time Command option menu During recording Recording time User Guide 55...
  • Page 56 Still Image Recording Battery remaining indicator File protection indicator Self timer indicator Flash strobe indicator Image size indicator Current folder indicator Recorded image counter Total recordable image counter Picture effect indicator Backlight indicator Scene indicator White balance adjustment indicator AE-lock indicator Macro indicator AF indicator Zoom indicator...
  • Page 57 Moving Images Recording Battery remaining indicator File protection indicator Recording size indicator Current folder indicator Total estimative recordable time Total recording time Night recording indicator Scene indicator White balance indicator Macro indicator AF indicator Zoom indicator Zoom ratio indicator AF frame System date System time User Guide 57...
  • Page 58 MP3 playing Battery remaining indicator File protection indicator Device mode indicator Current folder indicator Current selected track Total tracks counter Total playing time indicator Individual track playing time indicator MP3 fi les location indicator Track name indicator Playing status gauge Playing time User Guide 58...
  • Page 59 Playback Still image playback Battery remaining indicator File protection indicator Print mark indicator Email mark indicator Image size indicator Current folder indicator Sequence of selected still image Total recorded still image Current selected still image User Guide 59...
  • Page 60 Playback - continued Still image playback Battery remaining indicator File protection indicator Email mark indicator Image size indicator Current folder indicator Current selected moving image order Total recorded moving image Total playing time of selected fi le Current selected moving image Playing progress gauge Playing time User Guide 60...
  • Page 61 Playback - continued Battery remaining indicator File protection indicator Email mark indicator Audio mode indicator Device mode indicator Current folder indicator Current selected voice recording order Total recorded voice recording Current selected voice recording Total playing time of selected fi le User Guide 61...

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