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WEEE Warning Message
Symbol for Separate Collection in European Countries
This symbol indicates that this product is to be collected
separately.
The following apply only to users in European countries:
This product is designated for separate collection at an
appropriate collection point. Do not dispose of as household
waste.
For more information, contact the retailer or the local
authorities in charge of waste management.
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.
2.
The product and accessories that come with your camera may be different from those
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- Page 1 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 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, memory cards, cables, carrying cases/pouches, and language support.
- Page 3 The digital video camera may feel warm when being used continuously or for an extended period of time. This is normal and not a malfunction. If you will not be using the batteries for an extended period of time, remove them from the camera to prevent leakage or corrosion.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Left view _____________________________________ 10 Back view ____________________________________ 10 Adjusting the LCD display _______________________11 About the LEDs _________________________________ 13 How to use DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA __________ 14 Inserting the battery ___________________________ 14 Charging the battery ___________________________ 15 Inserting an SD card ___________________________ 15... - Page 5 Taking a still picture ______________________________ 20 Viewing images _________________________________ 21 Connecting to a computer_______________________ 21 Connecting to a standard TV ____________________ 22 Connecting to a HDTV _________________________ 22 Using the camera _____________________________ 23 Movie and voice recorder mode __________________ 23...
- Page 6 English Video resolution _________________________________ 30 Color effect _____________________________________ 31 Night mode _____________________________________ 32 Capture mode ___________________________________ 32 Movie playback menu __________________________ 33 Delete__________________________________________ 33 Protect _________________________________________ 34 Photo menu __________________________________ 34 White balance ___________________________________ 34 Resolution ______________________________________ 35 Color effect _____________________________________ 35...
- Page 7 English Possible recording time / sec (video clip)___________ 46 Possible number of shots (still image) _____________ 46 Specifications _________________________________ 46 Troubleshooting _______________________________ 48...
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Page 8: Getting To Know Your Camera
It not only functions as a digital camera for taking pictures, but is also able to record video, audio and output it to HD TV. Additionally, the camera also features 2x digital zoom, USB mass storage, and a SD card reader slot. -
Page 9: Front View
English Front view Lens Self-timer LED LED Flash light Microphone Top view Macro button Shutter button Zoom / Volume button Bottom view Tripod mount Battery compartment... -
Page 10: Right View
English Right view Left view Macro switch Hand strap Back view REC. / Power LED Playback button Scroll wheel Mode dial HD Output USB / AV Output REC.STOP button 10 -... -
Page 11: Adjusting The Lcd Display
English Adjusting the LCD display Flip and twist the LCD screen as shown to capture a still image or record a video clip. 11 -... - Page 12 English See the table below for a description of each button’s function. Button Name Function Power Press and hold to turn power on/off. button Menu Press to display main OSD menus. button Use to toggle Movie, Photo, and SET modes.
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Page 13: About The Leds
In Photo Playback mode: 1. Press the button right to zoom in your photo. Zoom 2. Press the button left to show all stored files button in a 3x2 matrix thumbnail view. In Movie Playback mode: 1. Press the button left to show all stored video clips in a 3x2 matrix thumbnail view. -
Page 14: How To Use Digital Video Camera
The battery compartment can also use four AAA batteries but the period of operation will be shorter than using the Li-ion. If you use the AAA batteries, make sure you put them in correctly. -
Page 15: Charging The Battery
English Charging the battery You can charge the battery with the battery charger provided. Insert the battery to the battery charger and connect the power cord to the battery charger. Inserting an SD card An SD card can be installed in the video camera to provide additional storage space for still images, video clips, or other files. -
Page 16: Turning On The Video Camera
Turning on the video camera Press and hold the power button to turn the video camera on/off. Changing modes The video camera can operate in three modes, Movie, Photo, and SET. Move the mode dial to toggle different modes. 16 -... -
Page 17: Before You Start
Setting the date and time 1. Turn on the video camera, and move the mode dial to SET. Move the scroll wheel up/ down to highlight Date / Time. Press the scroll wheel inwards to confirm. -
Page 18: Setting The Beep
1. Turn on the video camera, and move the mode dial to SET. Move the scroll wheel up/ down to highlight Beep. Press the scroll wheel inwards to confirm. 2. Use the scroll wheel to select the √ and press the scroll wheel inwards to confirm. 18 -... -
Page 19: Shoot/Playback Video
The maximum length of each video recording file is 2GB.The high-resolution settings result in larger files, and therefore shorter length. The LCD preview and the ratio of a still-image capture can vary depending on the different video resolution settings. See the following table:... -
Page 20: Playing The Video Clip
Scroll Wheel inwards to play back the video clip. 3. To pause while playing back the video clip, press the REC. STOP inwards. 4. When viewing the video clip, press the Zoom button left or right to adjust the volume. -
Page 21: Viewing Images
2. Press the Scroll Wheel up and down to scroll through the images. 3. Press the Zoom button right to zoom in the picture. Then you can move the image up/down or left/right and press inwards the scroll wheel, you can switch the moving directions (up/down ↔... -
Page 22: Connecting To A Standard Tv
English Connecting to a standard TV Connect the video camera to a standard TV as shown with the AV cable provided. Connecting to a HDTV This section explains how to show the video clips or photos on a HDTV. Connecting to a HDTV offers high resolution for displaying the video clips or photos. -
Page 23: Using The Camera
Read this section to learn how to use the camera. Movie and voice recorder mode Use this mode to capture video clips or record voice and store them in an internal memory or on an SD card. Movie and voice recorder mode Use the following picture to familiarize yourself with the Movie and voice recorder mode icons and symbols. -
Page 24: Using The Macro Function
15-16 cm. While in Photo or Movie and voice recorder modes, move the Macro button on the side of the video camera to activate macro function, and an icon displays on the LCD screen. Move the macro button again to return to normal mode. -
Page 25: Using The Led Flash Light
You can also make adjustments to exposure and lighting settings by pressing the scroll wheel up and down or inwards. In Movie and voice recorder and Photo modes, press the scroll wheel up or down to adjust the EV compensation setting. Press the scroll wheel inwards to choose lighting options. -
Page 26: Using The Macro Function
Quick access controls See the section “Quick access controls”. Movie Playback mode Use Movie Playback mode to review all the movie files stored in the video camera. Movie Playback mode icons Refer to the following picture to familiarize yourself with the Movie Playback mode icons and symbols. - Page 27 English Movie mode Voice recorder mode Movie mode: See the table below for a description of each icon and symbol. Displays the number of current movie / total number of recorded video clips Volume level Memory status indicator : SD card indicator...
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Page 28: Photo Playback Mode
Voice playback mode Displays the file number of the audio clip Photo Playback mode Use Photo Playback mode to review all the image files stored in the video camera. Photo Playback mode icons Refer to the following picture to familiarize yourself with the Photo Playback mode icons and symbols. -
Page 29: Thumbnail Mode
When in Photo Playback or Movie Playback modes, press the zoom button left to show images as thumbnails. 1. Turn on the video camera and make sure it is in Photo Playback or Movie Playback mode. 2. The most recent image /video clip displays on the screen. Press the zoom button left to view six thumbnail images /video clips on the LCD screen. -
Page 30: Usb Mode
English USB mode You can use the USB mode to connect to a host PC. When you connect to a host PC, the video camera displays as a removable drive in Windows Explorer. Using the menus Read this section to learn how to configure the camera settings and use the advanced features. -
Page 31: Color Effect
2. Press the MENU button and use the scroll wheel to highlight the Resolution option. Press the scroll wheel inwards to display the submenu. 3. Use the scroll wheel to select CIF, D1 or HD. Press the scroll wheel inwards to confirm. -
Page 32: Night Mode
2. Press the MENU button and use the scroll wheel to highlight the Night Mode option. Press the scroll wheel inwards to display the submenu. 3. Use the scroll wheel to select Off or Night mode option. Press the scroll wheel inwards to confirm. -
Page 33: Movie Playback Menu
English Movie playback menu Use the playback menu to manage the files stored in the internal memory or on the SD card. Delete Use this function to delete files. 1. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Movie mode. Press the Playback button and then press the MENU button to display the Movie Playback menu. -
Page 34: Protect
4. Press the MENU button again to exit the menu. NOTE Once deleted, files cannot be recovered so make sure you have a backup before you delete. Files that have been protected will not be deleted. You have to unlock the files first before deleting them. Protect Use this function to lock files to prevent accidental deletion. -
Page 35: Resolution
2. Press the MENU button and use the scroll wheel to highlight the Resolution option. Press the scroll wheel inwards to display the submenu. 3. Use the scroll wheel to select from 3M, 5M or 8M. Press the scroll wheel inwards to confirm. -
Page 36: Night Mode
4. Press the MENU button again to exit the menu. Self timer Use the self timer function to take a photo of yourself or with a group of friends. 1. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Photo mode. -
Page 37: Photo Playback Menu
If you select Delete All, press the scroll wheel inwards to display the submenu. 3. Use the scroll wheel to select √ and then press the scroll wheel inwards to delete. -
Page 38: Protect
4. Press the MENU button again to exit the menu. NOTE Once deleted, files cannot be recovered so make sure you have a backup before you delete. Files that have been protected will not be deleted. You have to unlock the files first before deleting them. Protect Use this function to protect files. -
Page 39: Slide Show
The camera includes a slide show function, which displays each image in turn with a regular interval between pictures. 1. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Photo mode. Press the Playback button and then press the MENU button to display the Photo Playback menu. -
Page 40: System Menu
1. Turn on the video camera and switch to SET mode. 2. Use the scroll wheel to highlight the Histogram option. Press the scroll wheel inwards to display the submenu. 3. Use the scroll wheel to select Histogram or Off options. Press the scroll wheel inwards to confirm. 40 -... -
Page 41: Auto Power Off
2. Use the scroll wheel to highlight the Auto Power Off option. Press the scroll wheel inwards to display the submenu. 3. Use the scroll wheel to select Off, 1 minute, or 5 minutes. Press the scroll wheel inwards to confirm. -
Page 42: Format
2. Use the scroll wheel to highlight the Format option. Press the scroll wheel inwards to display the submenu. 3. Use the scroll wheel to select X or √, and press the scroll wheel inwards to confirm. 4. The current media (memory card or internal memory) is formatted. -
Page 43: Language
1. Turn on the video camera and switch to SET mode. 2. Use the scroll wheel to highlight the Frequency option. Press the scroll wheel inwards to display the submenu. 3. Use the scroll to select 50 Hz or 60 Hz. Press the scroll wheel inwards to confirm. Date/time See the section “Setting the date and time”. -
Page 44: Presto! Mr. Photo
English The following screen is displayed. Install button 3. Click the Install button to begin the installation process and follow the instructions on-screen. More information about Presto! Video Works 6 can be found in the help files when the application is started. - Page 45 The following screen is displayed: Install button 3. Click the Install button to begin the installation process and follow the instructions on-screen. More information about Quick Time can be found in the help files when the application is started. 45 -...
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Page 46: Appendix
Specifications General Imaging sensor 1/2.5” CMOS 5.0 Megapixel sensor 5.0 Megapixel Active pixels Storage media Built-in 32 MB flash memory (19 MB for storage) SD Card, SDHC compatible Sensor sensitivity Auto Color effects Color/B&W/Sepia Lens Fixed lens Wide: F/3.2, f=7.5mm Focus range Normal: 1.5m~infinity... - Page 47 English Movie clips Format: H.264 (MOV) Resolution: CIF, D1, HD (1280 x 720 / 30 fps.) Quality: Auto Zoom Movie: Digital Zoom 2X Camera: Digital Zoom 2X Still Image Playback: Digital Zoom 8X (max.) Audio Video TFT Monitor 3.0” TFT (960 x 240 pixels) LED Light <...
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Page 48: Troubleshooting
English Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution Cannot turn on the video The battery is not Insert the battery correctly. camera. inserted correctly. (See Inserting the battery.) Recharge the battery. The battery has no power. The camera suddenly The auto power off Turn the power on again.