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Concord Camera DV2020 User Manual

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  • Page 1 Digital Video Camera...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Safety Precautions Specifications Name of Parts and Buttons LCD Monitor and LED Displays Before Using the Digital Video (DV) Powering the Digital Video How to recharge the battery Using the AC adapter Setting the date and time Setting the storage media 1.Basic Recording Motion Picture Recording Still Picture Recording...
  • Page 3 4.Playback Mode Playing Files on a TV Motion File / Voice File Playback Still Single File Playback Slide Show Thumbnail Playback Delete (One File / All Files) Protect (One File / All Files / Cancel All) Print (One File / All Files / Cancel All) 5.MP3 Play Music 6.
  • Page 4 8. SOFTWARE INSTALLATION GUIDE Computer System Requirements Introduction to Software Applications Installing Software Applications Important Note for Viewing Video Clips Sent via E-mail 9.CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO THE COMPUTER Connect the camera to a USB port on the computer via the supplied USB cable 10.

  • Page 5: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions Do not attempt to disassemble, repair or alter the equipment yourself. The high-voltage circuitry in the equipment poses significant electrical hazard. Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or directly solder the battery. Do not put the battery in a fire, attempt to heat it, use it in high temperature environment such as next to a fire or inside a car.

  • Page 6: Memory Media

    Specifications General Power Source Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery AC Adapter Dimensions (WxHxD) 94.3 x 63.3 x 34.6 mm Weight Approx. 157.8g (with battery 184.5g) Operating Conditions Temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Humidity: 85% or less Storage Temperature -20°C ~ 60°C (-4°F to 140°F) Memory Media Internal Memory 16 MB...

  • Page 7: Digital Video (Dv)

    Digital Video (DV) CMOS Lens Focal Length Shooting Range Digital Zoom Monitor White Balance Exposure Compensation Shutter Speed ISO Sensitivity Built-in Flash Image Resolution (Quality) File Format 1/2” 2.0 mega pixels Fix Lens F = 2.8 f = 8.64 mm Approx.
  • Page 8 PC Platforms Windows 98SE / ME / 2000 / XP Macintosh Mac OS 9.x System Requirements of PC Windows Windows 98SE or higher Pentium II 450 Processor or equivalent 64MB or more of RAM Media Player 7 or later version Macintosh Mac OS 9.x 400 MHz G3 or faster...

  • Page 9: Name Of Parts And Buttons

    Name of Parts and Buttons DV Body Strobe Microphone Photo Sensor Lens Self-Timer Indicator Battery Cover Power Button Menu Button Power / Strobe Indicator Mode Dial Shutter Button Voice Motion Selector Dial Set Up Playback ENTER Still Wrist Strap Eyelet...
  • Page 10 LCD Monitor (270° Rotation) Card Cover Tripod Screw Hole Reset Button: When an error happens to your DV, please press the Reset Button with the tip of a pencil or similar object to turn off the DV, then turn on again.

  • Page 11: Shutter Button

    Buttons Keys includes Power, Shutter, Mode Dial, Menu, and Selector Dial ( ENTER). Power Button You turn the DV on and off using the Power Button, located on the top of the DV. Shutter Button Mode Motion Still Voice Playback Mode Dial Icon Mode Name...

  • Page 12: Menu Button

    MENU Button In Motion, Still, and Playback Mode, press the MENU button to enter into the menu which displays the modes to set up different functions. The display is as below, for example: Motion and Still Note: Strobe setting is not available in the Motion Mode. Playback Selector Dial Digital Zoom Control in Motion and Still Mode.

  • Page 13: Lcd Monitor Displays

    LCD minitor and LED Displays LCD Monitor Displays Recording In preview mode, on-screen information will display as below if functions has been previously set: Still and Motion Mode 1. Strobe (OFF: Note: Strobe setting is not available in the Motion Mode. 2.
  • Page 14 10. Date and Time. 11. Self-Timer Icon. Voice Mode In Preview 1. Voice Mode Icon ( 2. Recording Data: displays the remaining time for voice. In Record 1. The Recording Time displays after pressing Shutter Button. MP3 Mode 1. Track number and music title. 2.
  • Page 15 Still Picture 1. Print Icon. 2. Protect Icon. 3. Playback Icon. 4. Recording Data (for playback): Displays the number of the image file being played and total number of file recorded. Audio 1. Voice Recording Time. 2. Voice Icon. LED Displays Location Status Front...

  • Page 16: Attaching The Strap

    Before Using the Digital Video Package Contents Check that your digital video comes complete with all the accessories listed below. Digital Video Bat tery (3.7V Rechargeable Lithium-Ion) Wrist Strap Soft Case CD-ROM (Drivers, User’s Manual, Software, and Acrobat Reader) User Guide / Quick Start Guide Earphone USB Cable AV Cable...

  • Page 17: Powering The Digital Video

    Powering the Digital Video Loading the Battery 3.7V Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery. 1. Open the battery cover by sliding it in the direction shown. 2. Load the battery and close the battery cover. How to recharge the battery Use the AC Adapter to recharge the battery. Turn off the Digital Video, then connect the AC Adapter cable to (DC IN) jack of the DV, and insert the power plug into a power outlet.

  • Page 18: Using The Ac Adapter

    Using the AC Adapter 1. Connect the power cord to the AC Adapter. 2. Connect the AC Adapter cable to the (DC IN) jack of the DV, and insert the power plug into a power outlet. Note The battery icon will not display on the LCD monitor when using AC Adapter. When using the AC Adapter, the AUTO POWER OFF function will be disabled although the auto power off time has been set.

  • Page 19: Setting The Storage Media

    3. Slide Selector Dial ( Month, Day, Time, or Date Format, then press ENTER. After selecting an item, press [ to adjust the item. If you keep pressing the number will advance or recede continuously. Each time you set an item you must press ENTER to confirm the setting.
  • Page 20 Secure Digital Memory Card (SD Card) Insert the SD Card 1. Check that the DV is turned off. 2. Gently flip open the monitor, then open the card compartment cover. 3. Insert the card (position it with the metalic slots facing towards the card cover and the cut-corner being near the side of the wrist-strap eyelet).

  • Page 21: Basic Recording

    This section includes Still and Motion Picture recording Motion Picture Recording The possible recording time is displayed according to the remaining space in the recording destination. Sound is incorporated in the recording. 1. Turn on the DV and set the Mode Dial to [ 2.

  • Page 22: Still Picture Recording

    Still Picture Recording 1. Turn on the DV and set the Mode Dial to [ 2. Check the position of the subject on the LCD monitor. 3. Press Shutter Button to record image. Important While recording, do not try to turn off the power of digital video (or disconnect the AC Adapter), turn the mode dial, or take out the memory card, as this could result in loss or damage of data stored on the internal memory / memory card, or malfunction of the digital video.

  • Page 23: Advance Recording

    In this section, there are two parts: MENU Function and SELECTOR DIAL Function In Menu, user can customize the settings for the following functions: Resolution, Self Timer, White Balance, Effect, and Strobe. Selector Dial, user can set Digital Zoom and Scene Mode. MENU Function RESOLUTION In Motion Picture Mode, the digital video offers five image quality modes:...

  • Page 24: Self Timer

    Still Picture Mode 1. Set the Mode Dial to [ 2. Press MENU. 3. Slide Selector Dial ( [RESOLUTION] and press ENTER. 4. Slide Selector Dial ( image quality and press ENTER . The display will return to preview screen. SELF TIMER The self-timer offers a convenient way to take group pictures with the photogra- pher included.

  • Page 25: White Balance

    5. Press Shutter Button to activate the self-timer of a still picture or motion picture. The Self-timer LED will start flashing and the Shutter will be released with approximate delay of 10 seconds. For more details about motion picture recording, please see page 20. Note After taking the picture, the self-timer function will disable.
  • Page 26 EFFECT Images can be recorded in NORMAL (no icon displays), B & W ( 1. Set the Mode Dial to [ 2. Press MENU. 3. Slide Selector Dial ( [EFFECT] and press ENTER. 4. Slide Selector Dial ( effect mode (NORMAL, B & W, and SEPIA) and press ENTER.

  • Page 27: Digital Zoom

    1. Set the Mode Dial to [ 2. Press MENU. 3. Slide Selector Dial ( [STROBE] and press ENTER. 4. Slide Selector Dial ( strobe mode and press ENTER. The selected strobe mode icon will display. The display will return to preview screen. Selector Dial Function DIGITAL ZOOM The size of the subject can be changed without changing the distance from the...

  • Page 28: Scene Mode

    SCENE MODE This function allows the user to use the correct scene mode to capture an image. There are five modes: NORMAL (no icon displays), BACKLIGHT ( ), LOW- LIGHT ( ), SNOW & BEACH( ), and SPOTLIGHT ( When previewing in Motion or Still modes, press ENTER and the Scene Mode menu displays.

  • Page 29: Voice Recording

    Follow the procedures below to record sound. The possible recording time is displayed according to the remaining space in the recording destination. Recording Mode 1. Set the Mode Dial to [ 2. Press Shutter Button to start recording and the recording time will display (see picture 2).

  • Page 30: Playback Mode

    Files, including Motion Picture, Voice File, and Still Picture, can be played. Important In some cases, images recorded with the digital video of other companies or those that have been altered by Application Software cannot be played back in this digital video camera. Playing File on a TV Connecting By connecting the digital video to a TV by AV Out Cable supplied with the digital...

  • Page 31: Motion File / Voice File Playback

    On TV, the AVI file of 320 x 240 is displayed in standard size of 640 x 480 and the AVI file of 160 x 120 is displayed in the size of 320 x 240. Motion File / Voice File Playback Files containing motion pictures and voice files can be played back.

  • Page 32: Still Single File Playback

    Still Single File Playback Files containing still pictures can be played back. 1. Set the Mode Dial to [ 2. Slide Selector Dial ( When is pressed, the previous file will be played. When is pressed, the next file will be displayed.

  • Page 33: Thumbnail Playback

    Thumbnail Playback (Index Screen) Thumbnail play back allows the user to view nine images at once on the LCD monitor for quick searching. 1. Set the Mode Dial to [ 2. Press ENTER to display files. Display 9-file at one time. 3.

  • Page 34: Delete All Files

    4. Slide Selector Dial ( [ ONE FILE ] and press ENTER. Message “DELETE?” displays. How to select file to delete When the message “DELETE?” is displayed, you may press ENTER to confirm the deletion of current displayed file. When the message “DELETE?” is displayed, you may slide Selector Dial ( ) to select the image you want to delete.

  • Page 35: Protect (One File / All Files / Cancel All)

    Important Files may take time to delete, depending on the capacity of the memory card mounted and the file type. If files have been set in Protect mode, they cannot be deleted until they are unprotected. Protect This function allows you to protect valuable files from being erased accidentally. Protect One 1.
  • Page 36 How to cancel the Protect Follow the steps (Protect One) above to remove the protect setting. If an image has been set to protect, the “UNPROTECT?” message will display on screen. Press ENTER the protect setting of this image will be removed.

  • Page 37: Print (One File / All Files / Cancel All)

    Cancel All 1. Set the Mode Dial to [ 2. Press MENU. 3. Slide Selector Dial ( [PROTECT] and press ENTER. 4. Slide Selector Dial ( [CANCEL ALL] and press ENTER. Message “UNPROTECT ALL?” is displayed. 5. Press ENTER to complete the Unprotect All setting. The display will return to preview screen.

  • Page 38: Print All

    How to select file to print When the message “PRINT?” is displayed, you may press ENTER to confirm the printing of current displayed file. When the message “PRINT?” is displayed, you may slide Selector Dial ) to select the image you want to print. 5.
  • Page 39 5. Press ENTER to set all files to print. The print icon will display. The display will return to preview screen. Cancel All Files 1. Set the Mode Dial to [ 2. Press MENU. 3. Slide Selector Dial ( [PRINT] and press ENTER. 4.

  • Page 40: Mp3

    This function allows user to use this DV as an MP3 player for playing music data. 1. Set the Mode Dial to [ MP3 ]. 2. Plug the supplied earphone to the AV Out terminal located on the camera. (page 9) 3.

  • Page 41: Changing The Dv Setting

    Changing the Digital Video Setting This section explains how to change settings for the camera.There are 10 items: Setting the Beep Sound Setting the Power Off Setting the LCD Confirmation Time Formatting Internal Memory / Memory Card Adjusting the LCD Brightness Setting the Frequency Setting the Date Imprint Setting the Language...

  • Page 42: Setting The Power Off

    Setting the Power Off The digital video will turn off automatically in Record and Playback to conserve the battery if no operation is performed for the preset length of time. The auto power off time can be set in 30, 60, or 90 seconds. 1.

  • Page 43: Setting The Lcd Confirmation Time

    Setting the LCD Confirmation When you press Shutter Button to take a still image, the image will be displayed on the LCD monitor. The confirmation time can be set in 1, 3, or 5 seconds. 1. Set the Mode Dial to [ SET ]. 2.

  • Page 44: Formatting The Internal Memory / Memory Card

    Formatting Internal Memory / Memory Card This function allows you to format Internal Memory and Memory Card. Do not try to format your internal memory or memory card by PC. Before using the memory card, please format the card in the video camera first to guarantee to have the best compatibility and performance.

  • Page 45: Adjusting The Lcd Brightness

    Adjusting the LCD Brightness The function allows user to adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor when it is hard to see, such as in strong sunlight. It can be adjusted as below: SMALL ( MIDDLE ( ), or LARGE ( 1.

  • Page 46: Setting The Frequency

    Setting the Frequency This function allows you to set the frequency usage for the DV. You may have the option to choose between 50HZ and 60HZ. 1. Set the Mode Dial to [ SET ]. 2. Slide Selector Dial ( [FREQUENCY] and press ENTER.

  • Page 47: Setting The Language

    Setting the Language This function allows user to set the language to be displayed on the LCD monitor. Language can be set as below: ENGLISH, FRANÇAIS, DEUTSCH, ESPAÑOL, ITALIANO, NEDERLANDS, PORTUGUÉS, 1. Set the Mode Dial to [SET]. 2. Slide Selector Dial ( [LANGUAGE] and press ENTER.

  • Page 48: Changing The Video Out Signal Method

    Changing the Video Out Signal method If you wish to play records files on a TV when you are abroad, change the Video Out Signal Method according to the video system used in the country where you are. USA, Canada, Japan, etc. use NTSC system, while France, German, Italian, Dutch, etc.

  • Page 49: Recording Capacities

    Recording Capacities The table below gives only an approximate recording time (Motion Picture / Voice) and picture counts (Still Picture) available by memory media capacity. Internal Memory Mode Motion (HH:MM) Voice (HH:MM) Still Others Resolution 320 x 240 160 x 120 2048 x 1536 1600 x 1200 800 x 600...

  • Page 50: Memory Card

    Memory Card Mode Resolution Motion 320 x 240 (HH:MM) 160 x 120 Voice (HH:MM) 2048 x 1536 1600 x 1200 Still (pic) 800 x 600 Important Because there are numerous types of Secure Digital Memory Cards, thus, before using a commercially available memory card, check with its manufacture to be certain it is compatible with your digital video.

  • Page 51: Warning Message

    Warning Message If the warning message is displayed on the LCD monitor, follow the procedures below. Message FILE NUMBER OVER!! UNMATCHED FILE!! PROTECTED FILE!! THE CARD IS LOCKED!! MEMORY FULL!! CARD ERROR!! Remedy No more file numbers can bee added. Insert a new memory card to continue recording.

  • Page 52: Software Installation Guide

    SOFTWARE INSTALLATION GUIDE Note Do not connect the camera to your computer via the supplied USB cable BEFORE successfully installing the camera’s drivers from the supplied CD-ROM. Computer System Requirements Please see page 7 for details. Introduction to Software Applications Option Camera Drivers DivX...

  • Page 53: Installing Software Applications

    Installing Software Applications Step 1 Make sure that your camera is NOT connected to the computer. Step 2 Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Step 3 The installer would pop up automatically. Note: If the installer doesn’t appear automatically, then double click the ‘CD-ROM drive’...

  • Page 54: Important Note For Viewing Video Clips Sent Via E-Mail

    Important Note for Viewing Video Clips Sent via E-mail To view e-mailed video clips captured with the DV2020 camera on your computer, both Windows and Macintosh users must install DivX software. You may install DivX on your computer from the supplied CD-ROM, or you may download DivX...

  • Page 55: Connecting The Camera To The Computer

    Step 6 Click Install. Step 7 Click Finish. Step 8 To play back video file, simply double click on the desired video file. For some operating system, such as Windows 98SE, to ensure playback, you may open up Windows Media Player first by going to Start –...

  • Page 56: Under Windows 98Se

    Important! When the camera is connected to your computer for the first time after the installation of the camera drivers from the supplied CD-ROM, either of the 2 following sit u a tions would occur. 1. If the Mode Dial is set to the SET position, the com put er will recognize the cam era and automatically complete the installation of the camera onto the computer.
  • Page 57 3 Click ‘Start > Setting > Control Panel > System > Hardware > Device Manager > Imaging Devices’ to check if DV2020 appears under “Imaging Devices”. If not, please re-install the driver or re-connect the camera. Note: Ensure that the camera is still connected to...
  • Page 58 ‘Switch to Classic View’) to check if DV2020 appears under ‘Imaging Devices’. If not, please re-install the driver or re-connect the camera. Note: Ensure that the camera is still connected to the com put er while checking.

  • Page 59: Downloading Pictures /Video Clips/ Music Onto Your Computer

    DOWNLOADING PICTURES /VIDEO CLIPS/ MUSIC ONTO YOUR COMPUTER Note 1. Do not connect the camera to the computer before successful installation of the camera’s drivers and software. (page 51) 2. For any required operating systems, Div X player must be installed so as to view video clips on your computer.
  • Page 60 Attention 1. Do not rotate the Mode Dial to the other mode positions from the SET position when connecting to the computer with the camera on, otherwise the hard disk of the camera installed on your computer might be damaged. 2.

  • Page 61: Using Arcsoft Photoimpression

    USING ARCSOFT PHOTOIMPRESSION Windows only Step 1 Do not connect the camera to the computer before successful in stallation of the camera’s drivers. (page 51 ). 1. Connect the camera to the computer. (page 54) 2. Set the Mode Dial to the SET position. 3.

  • Page 62: Using Arcsoft Videoimpression

    USING ARCSOFT VIDEOIMPRESSION Windows only You can record live video clips on your computer by using the ArcSoft VedeoImpression software. Step 1 Do not connect the camera to the computer before successful installa tion of the camera’s drivers. (page 51 ). 1.
  • Page 63 VideoImpression offers, refer to ArcSoft’s help section for a tutorial. Note: Make sure the driver of DV2020 camera is selected from the source driver list on this screen. Important: During Previewing and Capturing, do not attempt to turn off the camera or disconnect the USB cable as this could result in malfunction of the camera and your computer.

  • Page 64: Troubleshooting

    – Hardware – Device Manager – Hard Drives, then click Hard Drives to check whether Con cord DV2020 is shown under it. If not, or the itme of DV2020 is marked with the exclamation mark, re-install the camera drivers from...
  • Page 65 Manager – Imaging Device, then click Imaging Device to check whether DV2020 is shown under it. If not, or the itme of DV2020 is marked with the exclamation mark, re-install the camera drivers from the supplied CD-ROM, then do the...
  • Page 66 After that, re-install and re-connect based on the steps listed above. Select the driver of DV2020 camera from the drop-down list in step 5 page Install Div X onto the computer from the supplied CD-ROM (page 52). Or download Div X from website, then install it onto the computer (page 53).

  • Page 67: Getting Help

    You can get help from our troubleshooting section, FAQ on our website or by con- tacting a customer support representative. Website Customer Support/FAQ Please visit our customer support website at www.concord-camera.com to view the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) by clicking the appropriate camera model picture in the “Camera Support “...

  • Page 68: Regulatory Information

    REGULATORY INFORMATION REGULATORY INFORMATION FCC INFORMATION FCC WARNING: This equipment meets the limits for a Class B digital device, pur- suant to Part 15 of FCC rules. Only the cable supplied with the camera should be used. Operation with other cables is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception and could void the user’s authorization to operate this equipment.
  • Page 69 Concord, Concord Eye-Q and the Concord Eye-Q logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of Concord Camera Corp., in the United States and/or other countries. Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

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