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Norcent DC-420 User Manual

Norcent dc-420: user guide
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Recording Voice Memos

A voice memo can be recorded once for 30 seconds at still image mode
immediately following a still image captured or at playback mode while viewing
the picture.
1. Slide the mode switch to [
2. Press the MENU button, and select the
[Function] menu with the
[Function] of the still image menu is
displayed.
3. Select [VOICE MEMO] with the
buttons, and press the SET button.
4. Select [ON] with the
press the SET button.
5. Press the MENU button to exit from the still image menu.
[
] icon is displayed on the screen.
6. Compose the picture, press the shutter button down halfway, then press it
down fully.
[VOICE RECORDING] is displayed on the screen immediately, and the
voice memo recording starts.
7. Press the shutter button one more time during recording, or wait for 30
seconds
[VOICE RECORD END] will be displayed and the recording will end.
A [
] icon is displayed with images that have been recorded with a
voice memo.
30-E
] .
button.
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/
buttons, and
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  • Page 1: Recording Voice Memos

    Recording Voice Memos A voice memo can be recorded once for 30 seconds at still image mode immediately following a still image captured or at playback mode while viewing the picture. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ 2. Press the MENU button, and select the [Function] menu with the [Function] of the still image menu is displayed.

  • Page 2: Using The Optical Zoom

    Using the Optical Zoom Zoom photography allows you to take zoom photographs up to 3 times the size or wide-angle photography depending on the distance up to the subject. You can also enlarge the center of the screen and take photographs in the digital zoom mode.

  • Page 3: Using The Digital Zoom

    Using the Digital Zoom Using a combination of 3 times optical zoom and 3.6 times digital zoom permits zoom photography of up to 10.8 times to suit the subject and the distance. The digital zoom is a compelling feature, the more an image is enlarged (zoomed), the more pixilated (grainer) the image will appear.

  • Page 4: Setting The Flash

    Setting the Flash Set the flash for taking photographs. The flash firing mode can be set to suit for the photographic conditions. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ 2. Toggle the button to select the desired flash mode. Each press of the the icon one step through the sequence and displays it on the screen.
  • Page 5 The table below will help you choose the appropriate flash mode: Flash mode [ Blank] Auto ] Red-eye Reduction Forced Flash ] Suppressed Flash ] Night Scene In the [ Exp.], the flash mode is fixed to [ The flash cannot be set in the [ 34-E Description The flash fires automatically to suit the...

  • Page 6: Setting The Focus

    Setting the Focus Photographs can be taken with the distance to the subject set by auto focus, ] macro or [ ] infinity. The settings will be maintained even when the power is turned off or when Auto OFF is activated. 1.

  • Page 7: Setting The Self-Timer

    Setting the Self-timer This setting allows photographs to be taken with the self-timer. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ 2. Toggle the button to select the setting. Each press of the icon one step through the sequence and displays it on the screen. OFF [ 10s] 10 sec.

  • Page 8: Exposure Compensation/Backlight Correction

    Exposure Compensation/Backlight Correction Photographs can be taken with the overall screen intentionally made brighter or darker. These settings are used when a suitable brightness (exposure) cannot otherwise be obtained in circumstance where the difference in brightness between the subject and the background (the contrast) is large, or when the subject that you want to photograph is very small within the screen.
  • Page 9 Effective Subjects and Set Values + (positive) compensation * Printed matter comprising black text on whitish paper * Backlighting * Bright scenes or strong reflected light such as ski slopes * When the sky accounts for a large area on the screen - (negative) compensation * People illuminated by a spotlight, in particular, against dark background * Printed matter comprising white text on blackish paper...

  • Page 10: Movie Mode

    ] Movie Mode This mode allows you to record video clips at a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels. Voice can also be recorded. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ 2. Compose the picture with the zoom button. Optical zoom and digital zoom can be set while composing. 3.

  • Page 11: Playing Back Still Images

    ] PLAYBACK MODE Playing Back Still Images You can play back the still images on an LCD monitor. Insert the SD card into the camera and turn on the power before starting. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ The last image appears on the screen. 2.

  • Page 12: Playing Back Video Clips

    Playing Back Video Clips You can play back video clips recorded on the camera. You can also play back voice. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ The last image appears on the screen. 2. Select the desired video clip with the 3.

  • Page 13: Button Operations

    Button Operations During Playback Forward play button Each press of the moves the operation one step in the sequence of 2 times fast forward play, 4 times fast forward play, and regular play. Reverse play Each press of the button moves the operation one step in the sequence of 2 times fast reverse play, 4 times fast...

  • Page 14: Playing Back Still Images/Video Clips On A Tv

    Playing Back Still Images/Video Clips on a TV You can also playback your images on a TV screen. Before connecting to any devices, make sure to select NTSC / PAL system to match the video output system of the video equipment you are going to connect to the camera, then turn all connected devices off.

  • Page 15: Attaching Voice Memos

    Attaching Voice Memos A maximum of 30 seconds of audio can be recorded like a memo for photographed still images. The voice memo can be recorded only once. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ The last image appears on the screen. 2.

  • Page 16: Thumbnail Display

    Thumbnail Display This function allows you to view 9 thumbnail images on the LCD monitor at the same time, which can quickly search for the image that you want. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ The last image appears on the screen. 2.

  • Page 17: Zoom Playback

    Zoom Playback Images that are being play back can be enlarged and displayed in 2 levels of 2 times and 4 times enlargement. This mode also allows you to enlarge your image on the selected portion of the image to check for small details. 1.

  • Page 18: Slideshow Display

    Slideshow Display The slideshow function enables you to playback your still images automatically in order one image at a time. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ 2. Press the MENU button. The playback menu is displayed. 3. Select [Slide Show] with the and press the SET button.

  • Page 19: Protecting Images

    Protecting Images Set the data to read-only to prevent images from being erased by mistake. Protecting Images 1. Slide the mode switch to [ 2. Select the image that you want to protect with the buttons. Press the MENU button. The playback menu is displayed.

  • Page 20: Canceling The Protection

    Canceling the Protection To cancel protection for only one image, display the image that you want to remove the image protection. 1. Select [Protect] with the the SET button. 2. Select [Single] or [All] with the 3. Select [Cancel Protect] with the The removal of image protection is executed and the camera returns to the play mode.

  • Page 21: Dpof Settings

    DPOF Settings DPOF is the abbreviation for Digital Print Order Format, which allows you to embed printing information on your memory card. You can select the images to be printed and how many prints to make with the DPOF menu in the camera and insert the memory card to the card compatible printer.
  • Page 22 9. Select date to [ON] or [OFF] with the button. ON: The date of the photograph will also be printed. OFF: The date of the photograph will not be printed. 10. Select [Print Enable] with the 11. Select [Execute] with the This creates a file containing the DPOF information, and when the operation is finished, the screen returns to the playback screen.

  • Page 23: Erasing Images

    ] Erasing Images Erasing at Photography Mode (Quick Delete Function) Quick delete function enables you to erase the image during photography. The quick delete menu provides you to directly erase the last image without further settings. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ 2.

  • Page 24: Erasing Selected Images

    5. Select [Execute] with the To not erase, select [Cancel], and press the SET button. Even if you take photographs after erasing an image, the file number is assigned the next number of the very last one before the image was erased.

  • Page 25: Menu Options

    MENU OPTIONS Still Image Menu (Picture) This menu is for the basic settings to be used when taking still images. The setting is not canceled even if the camera is turned off or the Auto OFF function is activated. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ 2.
  • Page 26 Size This sets the size of the image that will be photographed. ] 2272 x 1704: 2272 x 1704 pixels (4M) ] 1600 x 1200: 1600x 1200 pixels (2M) ] 1280 x 960: 1280 x 960 pixels (1M) ] 640 x 480: 640 x 480 pixels (VGA) Quality This sets the quality (compression rate) at which the image is taken.

  • Page 27: White Balance

    White Balance This sets the white balance photographing under a variety of lighting conditions and permits photographs to be taken that approach the conditions that are seen by the human eye. [ Blank ] Auto: ] Incandescent: Photography under incandescent lighting. ] Fluorescent 1: Photography under a daylight fluorescent tube with a ] Fluorescent 2: Photography under a daylight white fluorescent tube with ] Day Light:...

  • Page 28: Still Image Menu (Function)

    Still Image Menu (Function) 1. Slide the mode switch to [ 2. Press the MENU button, and select the [Function] menu with the [Function] of the still image menu is displayed. 3. Select the desired [Function] option item with the buttons, and press the SET button to enter its respective menu.

  • Page 29: Voice Memo

    Voice Memo A voice memo can be recorded for 30 seconds immediately following still single image photography. This feature is also available during playback mode. Refer to section in this manual titled "Recording Voice Memos" for further details. ON: Enable voice memo. OFF: Disable voice memo.

  • Page 30: Date Print

    Preview This sets whether or not to display the photographed image on the screen immediately after the picture is taken. ON: Displayed when images are being recorded on the SD card. OFF: Does not display. A photographed image is displayed on the LCD monitor for 2 seconds. Pressing the shutter button during preview cancels the operation.

  • Page 31: Movie Menu (Picture)

    Movie Menu (Picture) This menu is for the basic settings to be used when recording video clips. The setting is not canceled even if the camera is turned off or the Auto OFF function is activated. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ 2.

  • Page 32: Movie Menu (Function)

    Movie Menu (Function) 1. Slide the mode switch to [ 2. Press the MENU button, and select the [Function] menu with the [Function] of the movie menu is displayed. 3. Select the desired [Function] option item with the buttons, and press the SET button to enter its respective menu.

  • Page 33: Playback Menu

    Playback Menu In the [ ] mode, set which settings are to be used for playback. The setting is not canceled even if the camera is turned off or the Auto OFF function is activated. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ 2.

  • Page 34: Setup Menu (In Photography Mode)

    Setup Menu (In Photography Mode) Set your camera’s operating environment. The settings will be saved after the power has been turned off or Auto OFF is activated. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ 2. Press the MENU button, and select the [Setup] menu with the [Setup] of the photography menu is displayed.

  • Page 35: Sys. Reset

    Date/Time This sets the date and the time. Refer to section in this manual titled “Setting the Date and Time” for further details. Auto OFF If no operation is performed for a specific period of time, the power to the camera is automatically turned off.

  • Page 36: Setup Menu (In Playback Mode)

    Setup Menu (In Playback Mode) 1. Slide the mode switch to [ 2. Press the MENU button. [Setup] of the playback menu is displayed. If images/video clips are recorded on the SD card, press the MENU button is pressed. 3. Select the desired [Setup] option item with buttons, and press the SET button to enter its respective menu.

  • Page 37: System Info

    Fr. No. Reset This creates a new folder. The photographed images are recorded to the newly created folder from number 0001. Cancel: Does not reset the file number. Execute:Resets the file number and creates a new folder. Card Info. This allows a check of the free capacity of the SD card as well as other information.

  • Page 38: Transferring Recorded Images

    TRANSFERRING RECORDED IMAGES AND VIDEOS TO YOUR COMPUTER To transfer images/video clips from the camera to your computer, follow these steps: Step 1: Installing the USB driver (Windows 98 and Mac OS 8.6 users only) Step 2: Connecting the camera to your computer Step 3: Downloading images and video files System Requirements (Windows) Pentium 166 MHz or higher...

  • Page 39: Step 1: Installing The Usb Driver

    USB drivers. 1. Insert the CD-ROM that came with the camera into the CD-ROM drive. 2. Select and double-click “Digital Camera Driver Installer “. 3. Select “Install Location” and click “Install”.

  • Page 40: Step 2: Connecting The Camera To Your Computer

    Step 2: Connecting the Camera to Your Computer 1. Connect one end of the USB cable to the conversion adapter terminal of the camera. If you use the conversion adapter to connect the USB cable, insert the conversion adapter into the conversion adapter terminal of the camera first, and then connect one end of the USB cable to the USB terminal of the conversion...

  • Page 41: Step 3: Downloading Images And Video Files

    Step 3: Downloading Images and Video Files When the camera is turned on and connected to your computer, it is considered to be a disk drive, just like a floppy disk or CD. You can download (transfer) images by copying them from the “Removable disk” (“untitled” or “unlabeled” disk on a Macintosh) to your computer hard drive.

  • Page 42: Installing Photosuite

    INSTALLING PHOTOSUITE PC users will find that PhotoSuite is a very user-friendly image-editing program. With PhotoSuite, you can retouch, compose, and organize your images. It includes a variety of templates, such as photo frames, birthday cards, calendars and more. Get your images ready and explore this amazing program. To install PhotoSuite: 1.

  • Page 43: Installing Photovista

    INSTALLING PHOTOVISTA PC users will find that PhotoVista is an easy-to-use program that lets you create spectacular 360 degree panoramic images in a snap. When you view these panoramas, you get the experience of being totally immersed in a realistic environment.

  • Page 44: Other Devices

    C O N N E C T I N G T H E C A M E R A T O OTHER DEVICES E-73...

  • Page 45: Camera Specifications

    CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS Item Image sensor Image resolution LCD monitor Viewfinder Image quality Recording media Compression format Image file format Lens Focus range Auto-Focus Shutter speed Image capturing Digital zoom Metering system Exposure compensation 74-E Description 1/2.5" CCD sensor Total number of pixels: approx. 4.2 mega pixels Number of effective pixels: approx.
  • Page 46 Auto / Incandescent / Fluorescent 1/ Fluorescent 2 / White balance Daylight / Cloudy / Manual Auto Flash / Red-eye Reduction / Night Scene / Flash Suppressed Flash / Forced Flash Flash effective range 0.5 m -2.7 m ISO sensitivity Equivalent to ISO 50/100/200/Auto (ISO 50-ISO 200) Self-timer 10 sec.
  • Page 47 Norcent Technology, Inc. 550 Cliffside Drive, San Dimas, CA91773 www.norcent.net info@norcent.net support@norcent.net Customer support 909-305-2121...

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