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FCC STATEMENT

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
(1).
This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2).
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital
devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected
Use of shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of
the FCC rules.
Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in
the manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to
stop operation of the equipment.

Product Information

Product design and specifications are subject to change without notice. This includes
1.
primary product specifications, software, software drivers, and user's manual. This User
Manual is a general reference guide for the product.
The product and accessories that come with your camera may be different from those
2.
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  • Page 1: Fcc Statement

    Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Use of shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC rules.
  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    English described in this manual. This is due to the fact that different retailers often specify slightly different product inclusions and accessories to suit their market requirements, customer demographics, and geographical preferences. Products very often vary between retailers especially with accessories such as batteries, chargers, AC adapters, memory cards, cables, carrying cases/pouches, and language support.
  • Page 3 This might cause damage to the person’s eyesight. Do not subject the LCD monitor to impact. This might damage the glass on the screen or cause the internal fluid to leak. If the internal fluid enters your eyes or comes into contact with your body or clothes, rinse with fresh water.
  • Page 4 The digital video camera may feel warm after long period of continuous use. This is normal and not a malfunction. If the battery is not to be used for a long period of time, remove it from the digital video camera to prevent leakage or corrosion.
  • Page 5 English left. If the battery is stored for a long time in a fully charged state, its performance may be impaired. Always keep the battery terminals in a clean state. Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    10-17 PLAYBACK MODES 38-46 Front view Video Playback Rear view Still-Image Playback LED Indicators Playing Back Videos and Still Images on a TV Monitor LCD Monitor Icons Zoom Playback Thumbnail Display GETTING STARTED 18-28 Protecting Videos and Images Deleting Videos and Images...
  • Page 7 (same as USB driver) DEVICES Step 2: Connecting the Digital video Camera to your computer SPECIFICATIONS 66-67 Step 3: Run your application software ( i.e. Windows NetMeeting) TROUBLESHOOTING 68-72 CONNECTING THE DIGITAL CAMERA DIRECTLY TO THE PRINTER FOR PRINTING IMAGE...
  • Page 8: Introduction

    This feature helps ensure that your images turn out right. Another feature of the digital video camera is the ability to play MP3 files. The digital video camera has a small built-in speaker as well as a headphone jack for private listening. You may transfer MP3 files to your digital video camera from your PC using the USB cable, or you may wish to use a memory card and play your MP3s from the memory card.
  • Page 9: Package Contents

    Package contents Carefully unpack your package and make sure that you have the following items. In the event that any item is missing or if you find any mismatch or damage, promptly contact your dealer. Digital video camera USB cable...
  • Page 10: Getting To Know The Camera

    English GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERA Front view 1. Flash 2. Flash open button 3. Lens 4. Self-timer LED 5. SD memory card cover 6. Tripod socket 7. Battery Cover -10-...
  • Page 11: Rear View

    Preview mode Playback mode Stop recording button System LED Battery charger LED Earphone jack A/V(Audio/Video output) jack USB Port 11. DC IN 5V terminal 12. Strap eyelet 13. Microphone 14. Speaker 15. LCD panel/monitor Delete button (Mode) button Stop playback button...
  • Page 12: Led Indicators

    Left/Fast reverse button Flash button LED Indicators Indicator State Description/Activity Solid green The digital video camera is powering up. Image or video clips in progress. Blinking green USB communication in progress. System LED Charging the flash. Blinking red A system error is detected.
  • Page 13: Lcd Monitor Icons

    ] Low battery power SEPIA ] Virtually no battery power Video quality SD memory card indicator Super Fine ] An SD memory card is loaded ] Fine ] No SD memory card is loaded Normal ] SD memory card is full EV compensation...
  • Page 14 ] Medium battery power ] Low battery power ] Virtually no battery power SD memory card indicator ] An SD memory card is loaded ] No SD memory card is loaded ] SD memory card is full Available number of shots...
  • Page 15 2048 x 1536 pixels 3-seconds delay 1600 x 1200 pixels 10-seconds delay 16. Main focus area 640 x 480 pixels 15. Self-timer indicator (if used) Audio Recording 1. Audio mode icon 2. Battery power indicator 3. SD memory card indicator 4. Recording indicator 5.
  • Page 16 English Playback Mode – Video (Movie) Playback Folder and file name Duration of current video (Before playback)/ Elapsed time (During playback) Video playback mode icon Battery power indicator SD memory card indicator Playback indicator Video status bar Sound level (speaker volume)
  • Page 17 English Playback Mode – Still-Image Playback Still-image playback mode Battery power indicator SD memory card indicator Folder and file name Audio and MP3 Playback Modes Audio/MP3 playback mode icon File name Battery power indicator SD memory card indicator Audio/MP3 status bar...
  • Page 18: Getting Started

    We highly recommend using the specified rechargeable lithium-ion battery to realize the fully capability of your digital video camera. Charge the battery before using the digital video camera. Make sure that the power of the digital video camera is off before inserting or removing the battery.
  • Page 19: Using The Ac Power Adapter

    English Plug the AC power adapter into the “DC IN 5V” terminal of the digital video camera. Insert the other end of the AC power adapter into a wall outlet. The battery charge LED lights red when charging is started and goes off when charging is completed.
  • Page 20: Optional Accessory

    English NOTE Make sure to use only the AC power adapter specified for the digital video camera. Damage caused by the use of an incorrect adapter is not covered under the warranty. Attaching the Camera Strap To prevent the accidental dropping of your digital video camera, attach and use the hand strap.
  • Page 21: Removing An Sd Memory Card

    English a memory card. Slide the SD memory card cover in the direction of the arrow. Insert an SD memory card in the correct orientation as shown. Insert the card as far as it can go. You will hear and feel it click into place.
  • Page 22: Using The Lcd Panel

    English Using the LCD Panel 1. Open the panel by pulling it away from the digital video camera (A or B). 2. Choose the viewing angle that suits you best by rotating the panel. NOTE Rotate the LCD panel carefully and with the correct direction. Over rotation and rotation with the wrong direction may damage the hinge that connects the LCD monitor to the digital video camera.
  • Page 23: Turning The Power On/Off

    NOTE The power is turned off automatically when the digital video camera has not been operated for a defined period time. To resume the operation condition, turn the power on again. Refer to section in this manual titled “POWER OFF” in the “SYSTEM MENU”...
  • Page 24: Setting The Date And Time

    The date and time setting screen will automatically appear if/when: The digital video camera is turned on for the first time. The digital video camera is turned on after leaving it without the battery for an extended period of time.
  • Page 25: Formatting Internal Memory Or An Sd

    “first priority” but also exclusivity. Access to internal memory is not available when an SD card is used. If it appears that you cannot find your images and songs, try removing the SD card to again be able to “see” the internal memory.
  • Page 26: Setting Image Resolution And Quality

    High resolution and quality settings are recommended for printed output and situations requiring the finest detail. Lower resolution/quality images and videos take up less memory space and may be quite suitable for sharing via e-mail, in a report, or on a web page.
  • Page 27 Possible number of shots (still image) This table shows approximate shots that you can capture at each setting based on the internal memory or an optional SD memory card. 8MB Internal Resolution Quality...
  • Page 28: Photography Modes

    14:48 FINE 1:19 19:28 NORMAL * The data shows the standard testing results. The actual capacity varies according to the shooting conditions and settings. PHOTOGRAPHY MODES Movie Mode (Recording Video Clips) In this mode, you may record video clips. Turn on your digital video camera.
  • Page 29: Using The Digital Zoom

    English until the Movie Mode appears. Compose the image. If desired, you may use the Zoom control to compose the image. Press the button. Video recording will begin. Pressing the button again will pause recording. Pressing the button during pause will resume recording.
  • Page 30: Setting The Exposure Value

    Press the button to increase the value. Press the button to decrease the value. After selecting the exposure value, press the button to confirm. The range of exposure compensation is: -1.8, -1.5, -1.2, -0.9, -0.6, -0.3, 0, +0.3, -30-...
  • Page 31: Setting The White Balance

    The selected EV is displayed on the LCD. Setting the White Balance The human eye adapts to changes in light so that white objects still appear white even when the light changes. With a digital video camera, however, the color of the subject is influenced by the color of the light surrounding it.
  • Page 32: Capture Mode (Capturing Still Images)

    Compose your image on the LCD monitor. If desired, you may use the Zoom control to compose the image. For detailed information on how to use digital zoom, please refer to the section in this manual titled “Using the Digital Zoom”.
  • Page 33: Setting The Scene Mode

    English Setting the Scene Mode This sets the scene mode for capturing images. Turn on the digital video camera. Make sure the digital video camera is in Capture Mode. Press the menu button. The CAPTURE MENU screen is displayed. Select [SCENE] with the...
  • Page 34: Setting The Flash Mode

    [NIGHT] The flash is fixed at [ NOTE The description of each scene serves as a general guide. Set the digital video camera to suit your own preferences. The scene mode can be set only in Capture Mode. Setting the Flash Mode The flash is designed to function automatically when lighting conditions warrant the use of flash.
  • Page 35: Using The Self-Timer

    The flash cannot be used in Movie Mode. Using the Self-Timer Using the self-timer you can join into the scene when taking group shots. The self timer duration is ten or three seconds. Turn on the digital video camera. Make sure the digital video camera is in...
  • Page 36 While self-timer is activating, the con displayed on the screen blinks. The Self-timer flashes and the image will be captured after the preset time has elapsed. The table below will help you choose the appropriate self-timer mode: Self-timer mode Description...
  • Page 37: Continuous Capture

    Afterwards, you may review the sequence of shots to select the best one. Turn on the digital video camera. Make sure the digital video camera is in Capture Mode. Press the button.
  • Page 38: Playback Modes

    English PLAYBACK MODES Video Playback You can play back video clips recorded on the digital video camera. You can also play back voice. Turn on your digital video camera. Slide the Mode switch to the side. Press the button continuously until the Movie/Still-image Playback Mode appears.
  • Page 39: Still-Image Playback

    Playing Back Videos and Still Images on a TV Monitor You can also play back your videos and images on a TV screen. Before connecting to any video device, however, make sure to select, on the digital video camera, the video...
  • Page 40: Zoom Playback

    English important to note that the yellow RCA jack is the video signal and the other RCA jacks (usually red and black) are audio (left and right channels). Turn on your TV and the digital video camera. Command the digital video camera to play back still images or videos, as desired, as discussed in the previous sections.
  • Page 41: Thumbnail Display

    The zoom playback function is not available while playing back video clips. Thumbnail Display This function allows you to view nine thumbnail images on the LCD monitor simultaneously, so you can quickly search for the image that you want. Turn on your digital video camera.
  • Page 42: Protecting Videos And Images

    To return to thumbnail display, slide the Zoom control to the side again. Protecting Videos and Images You can protect your video clips and images from accidental deletion by selecting the PROTECT function in the Movie/Still-Image Playback Mode. Follow these steps to protect an image or video.
  • Page 43: Deleting Videos And Images

    English Canceling protection To cancel protection for an image or video clip, display the image or video for which you wish to remove the protection. Perform the above steps 1~6. Select [UNLOCK] with the buttons. Press the button to confirm.
  • Page 44: Slide Show Display

    If all videos and images have been deleted, “NO FILE!” will display. Slide Show Display The slide show function enables you to play back your images automatically in sequential order as a slide show. This is a very useful and entertaining feature for reviewing recorded images and for presentations.
  • Page 45: Copying The Contents Of Internal Memory

    This feature allows you to copy your images, videos or audios from the digital video camera’s internal memory to an SD memory card. Of course, you can do this only if you have an SD memory card installed and some data in internal memory.
  • Page 46: Audio And Mp3 Modes

    It is not possible to copy from SD memory card to internal memory. AUDIO MODE AND MP3 MODES This digital video camera allows you to record and play audio files anytime and anywhere. Audio Recording Turn on your digital video camera.
  • Page 47: Audio And Mp3 Playback

    Press the button to stop playback. To delete an MP3 or audio file, press the button. “ONE FILE” appears on the screen. Select [YES] with the buttons. Press the button to confirm.
  • Page 48: Menu Options

    English MENU OPTIONS MOVIE (VIDEO) MENU Use this menu to select video resolution, video quality, color, exposure value, and white balance. For information about white balance, please refer to the section in this manual titled “Setting the White Balance”. SIZE Sets the desired video resolution.
  • Page 49: Capture Menu

    B&W: Black & White SEPIA: Sepia CAPTURE MENU You can use this menu to select still-image resolution, quality, and color. You may also adjust exposure value, white balance, and ISO. For information about white balance, please refer to the section in this manual titled “Setting the White Balance”.
  • Page 50 For information about exposure value, please refer to the section in this manual titled “Setting the Exposure Value”. QUALITY Sets the quality (compression rate) at which the still image will be compressed and stored as JPG files. SUPER FINE: Low compression rate...
  • Page 51: Playback Menu

    NO: Does not imprint the date on the still images when capturing images. PLAYBACK MENU (For Video and Still-Image) Use this menu to create an on-camera slide show. You can also use the playback menu to protect or delete one or all images.
  • Page 52: Playback Menu (For Audio And Mp3)

    English PLAYBACK MENU (For Audio and MP3) Use this menu to play selected audio or MP3 files repeatedly or delete all the files. PLAY MODE SINGLE: Play only one audio or MP3 file. SELECT: Play the selected audio or MP3 files.
  • Page 53: System Menu

    M/D/Y: Month/Day/Year DATE SETUP After removing the batteries from the digital video camera, the date and time may return to the default settings. If this happens, reset the date and time when using the digital video camera. Refer to the section in this manual titled “Setting the Date and Time” for further details.
  • Page 54: Power Off

    English POWER OFF If the digital video camera goes unused for a certain period of time while the digital video camera is powered on, it will switch to idle mode, and eventually turn itself off to conserve power. If the digital video camera is idle, re-activate it by pressing any button. If the digital video camera has powered-off, then you must turn it on again by pressing the button.
  • Page 55: Transferring Recordedimages, Videos, And Audio To Your

    English NO: Does not return to the default settings and the current settings are retained, unchanged. YES: Returns the digital video camera to the original factory (default) settings. TRANSFERRING RECORDED IMAGES, VIDEOS, AND AUDIO TO YOUR COMPUTER To transfer images/videos/audio from the digital video camera to your computer, follow...
  • Page 56 After the USB driver has been installed, restart your computer. Step 2: Connecting the Digital Video Camera to your computer Connect one end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your computer. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB port on the digital video camera.
  • Page 57 When the digital video 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) files by copying them from the “Removable disk” (“untitled” or “unlabeled” disk on a Macintosh) to your computer hard drive.
  • Page 58: Web Camera

    USING THE DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA AS A PC CAMERA Your digital video camera can act as a web camera, which allows you to videoconference with business associates, or have a real-time conversation with friends or family. To use the digital video camera as a web camera, follow these steps: Step 1: Installing the web camera driver (same as USB driver).
  • Page 59: Computer

    After the driver installation is completed, restart your computer. NOTE The USB driver that bundled inside the CD-ROM is designed in a form 2 in 1 (USB & web camera driver). a) On Windows 98SE, the Windows OS will install both USB & web camera drivers.
  • Page 60: Function)

    Position the digital video camera steadily on top of your computer monitor or use a tripod. NOTE When using this digital video camera as a web camera, it is necessary to install the battery or use an AC power adapter. Step 3: Run your application software (i.e. Windows...
  • Page 61 English If a printer that supports PictBridge is available, images can be printed by connecting the digital video camera directly to the PictBridge-compatible printer without using a computer. Connect the digital video camera to the printer using the USB cable.
  • Page 62 [PRINT]. Then press the button to confirm the print settings and start printing. The printing starts and the figure shown on the right hand side appears until the printing is complete. To cancel printing, press the button while the printing is proceeding.
  • Page 63: Installing Autoproducer

    It is recommended using the AC power adapter while connecting the digital video camera to the printer with the USB cable. Even if the digital video camera is connected to the printer with USB cable, the power is not supplied via USB cable.
  • Page 64: Installing Videostudio

    INSTALLING VIDEOSTUDIO Ulead® VideoStudio is home video-editing software that makes editing movies as fun as shooting them. Users can make one in three easy steps using the new Movie Wizard mode. VideoStudio features fully customizable filters and special effects and shares finished projects on diversified devices by supporting the latest formats.
  • Page 65: Connecting The Digitalvideocamera To Other Devices

    English CONNECTING THE DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA TO OTHER DEVICES -65-...
  • Page 66: Specifications

    Focal length: 7.60 mm Lens F-no: 3.5/7.0 8 MB internal memory Memory type SD memory card support (optional, up to 512 MB capacity) Self-timer 3-seconds delay/10-seconds delay ISO sensitivity Equivalent to ISO 100/200/400/Auto (ISO 100 - ISO 400) 1x ~ 8x for Still-image playback mode...
  • Page 67 A/V OUT terminal Interface USB port (USB 2.0/B-mini) DC IN 5V terminal Dimensions Approx. 109.6 x 35.5 x 55 mm Weight Approx. 147g (without the battery & SD memory card) * Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. -67-...
  • Page 68: Troubleshooting

    English TROUBLESHOOTING Refer to the symptoms and measures listed below before sending the digital video camera for repairs. If the problem persists, contact your local reseller or service center. Power Supply Cause Measure Symptom The power does not The battery is not loaded.
  • Page 69 Format the memory card in The memory card is this digital video camera unrecognized by the digital before its first use or when it video camera. was used other than this digital video camera. The auto power off function is Turn the power on again.
  • Page 70 The image is too dark. The image was captured in Set the flash to something a dark place while set to other than flash off mode. flash off. Set the exposure It is under-exposed. compensation to a larger value.
  • Page 71: Other Problems

    English Playback Symptom Cause Measure Cannot playback. It is not set to playback Slide the mode switch to mode. playback mode. The contents of You played back a memory Loaded a card that was memory card cannot card that was not formatted formatted and stored on by be replayed.
  • Page 72 English About connecting to your computer/software Symptom Cause Measure Cannot download files. The free space on the hard Check whether the hard disk drive of your computer disk drive has enough may be insufficient. space for running Windows, and if the drive for loading...

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