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Page 1: Instruction Manual
PC 20 Mini Digital Camcorder Instruction Manual Please read this manual carefully before operation... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents PaCkage Contents ...........4 overvIew .............5 Unit Overview ..............5 Display Overview ............6 gettIng starteD ..........8 Installing the Batteries ............ 8 Inserting a Memory Card ..........9 BasIC oPeratIon ..........10 Turning the Digital Video Camera On/Off ......10 Camera Modes .............. - Page 3 Table of Contents ConneCtIng to a tv ........25 aDDItIonal Features ........26 Using Your Digital Video Camera as a Webcam ..26 trouBleshootIng ..........28 sPeCIFICatIons ..........30 Page 3...
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Page 4: Package Contents
Package Contents Thank you for purchasing this PC20 Mini Digital Video Camera. Please read these instructions before using your camcorder, and retain them for future reference. This pack- age includes: PC20 digital video camera AV cable USB cable ... -
Page 5: Overview
Overview Unit Overview Page 5... - Page 6 Overview Left View Strap hole SD Card slot Front View LCD display LED indicator UP/Zoom in button <UP> MODE button <MODE> LEFT button <LEFT> Press the button to change the recording quality in Vidoe or < DISP > Photo mode. MENU button <MENU> 10. RIGHT button <RIGHT> 11. OK button <OK> 12. DELETE button <DELETE> 13. DOWN button <DOWN> Right View Page 6...
- Page 7 Overview 14. Power button Press and hold the button to <POWER> power the camera on/off. Back View 15. Camera LENS 16. Microphone 17. Speakers 18. Reset Button <RESET> Bottom View 19. AV Out 20. USB Port Connect to a computer to transfer files to the computer.
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Page 8: Display Overview
Overview Display Overview Video Mode Metering Center White balance indicator Multi Auto Auto Spot Daylight Cloudy Movie Size Fluorescent 640 x 480 Tungsten 320 x 240 00 : 06 : 12 AUTO Video mode Memory Battery level capacity indicator Full Memory Half card insert... -
Page 9: Getting Started
Getting Started Please read and complete the following steps to begin using your digital video camera. Charging the Battery Your camera has an integrated rechargeable battery. Upon initial use, the battery should be charged fully to ensure optimal performance and battery life. If the camera has not been used in a while, the battery may need to be recharged. - Page 10 Getting Started To remove the memory card, press it further into the card slot and then release. The card should automatically eject from the slot. Grasp it by the edge and pull gently to fully remove To avoid data corruption, turn off the digital video camera before inserting or removing a memory card.
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Page 11: Basic Operation
Basic Operation Turning the Digital Video Camera On/Off To turn the camera on, press and hold the <POWER> button until the screen turns on. To turn the camera off, press and hold the <POWER> button until the screen turns off. Camera Modes Your digital video camera includes three modes. Press the <MODE> button to toggle between them. Icon Function Video Mode: Record video clips Photo Mode: Capture still images Playback Mode: Review video and image files Video Mode When you turn on your digital video camera, it will automati-... -
Page 12: Digital Zoom Function
Basic Operation During recording, the total elapsed recording time is dis- played in the upper righthand corner of the LCD screen. When the camera is in video mode and not recording, the estimated available recording time will be displayed in the upper righhand corner. -
Page 13: Photo Mode
Basic Operation Photo Mode Turn on the video camera and press the <MODE> but- ton to enter Photo Mode. Hold the camera steady, then press the <OK> button to take a picture. After you take a picture, the estimated number of pictures remaining on the camera memory or memory card will be displayed in the upper righthand corner of the LCD screen. -
Page 14: Playback
Playback To review your video or image files, press the <MODE> button to select Playback Mode. The most recently recorded video or image file will appear on the LCD screen. Video Playback After setting the video camera to Playback Mode, press the <LEFT>... -
Page 15: Thumbnail View
Playback the picture. To return the image to full screen view, press the MENU button. Thumbnail View To view thumbnail images of all available files, press < DISP >. The screen will display files in thumbnail mode. Press <LEFT>, <RIGHT>, <UP>, or <DOWN>to select your desired file. -
Page 16: Menu Options
Menu Options You can access a variety of additional options by pressing the <MENU> button in Video, Photo, or Playback Mode. Press <UP> or <DOWN> to move the selection up or down. Press <OK> to confirm a selection. ... -
Page 17: Photo Mode Menu
Menu Options Item Description Metering Adjust the exposure of the image by designating a reference area within the frame. Options include: Center: The exposure will be calculated based on light in the central area of the frame. This option is suitable for general use. Multi: The exposure will be calculated based on the average light throughout the frame. - Page 18 Menu Options Item Description Metering Adjust the exposure of the image by designating a reference area within the frame. Options include: Center: The exposure will be calculated based on light in the central area of the frame. This option is suitable for general use. Multi: The exposure will be calculated based on the average light throughout the frame.
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Page 19: Playback Mode Menu
Menu Options Item Description Date Stamp This function can be used to add a date or date/ time stamp to your pictures as you take them. Options include: Off: No date/time data displayed. Date: Date is displayed. Date & Time: Date and time are displayed. Playback Mode Menu Item Description... -
Page 20: Setup Menu
Menu Options Item Description Effect Change the image effect, the settings are: B&W, Sepia, Negative, Red, Green, Blue, Binarize, Sunset, Warm, Cold, and Contrast. Press <UP> or <DOWN> to select a setting. Press <OK> to confirm and save it as a new image. - Page 21 Menu Options Item Description Sounds Change or disable the sounds associated with your camera’ s functions. Options include: Shutter: Turn the shutter sound On/Off. Start-up: Select a start-up sound (None, 1, 2, or 3.) Beep: Turn the operating sound On/Off. Volume: Adjust the sound volume.
- Page 22 Menu Options Item Description Set this option to use your digital camera as a PC camera or removable disk. Options include: PCCAM: Use as a PC camera; MSDC: Use as a removable disk. Start-up Image Select an image to display on your video camera’s LCD screen immediately upon startup.
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Page 23: Managing Files
Managing Files Managing Files on the Video Camera Lock Files After you have taken a video clip or still image, you may wish to lock the file/s to protect them from accidental deletion. To lock your file(s): In Playback Mode, press the <MENU> button. Press <UP>... -
Page 24: Transferring Files To A Computer
Managing Files Transferring Files to a Computer Connect your digital video camera to a computer to transfer files from the camera onto your hard drive. Power on your video camera. In the Setup Menu, set the USB Mode to “MSDC”. (Please see the Menu Options section for additional information.) Connect one end of the supplied USB cable to the USB port on your digital video camera. -
Page 25: Connecting To A Tv
Connecting to a TV To view your video and image files on a bigger screen, use the included cable to connect your digital video camera to a television. Power on the video camera and place it in the desired mode. —... -
Page 26: Additional Features
Additional Features Your digital video camera comes with an installation CD which includes software for enabling your video camera’s use as a webcam. To begin installing software, insert the CD into your computer’s CD drive. Using Your Digital Video Camera as a Webcam You must install the corresponding driver before attempting to use your digital video camera as a webcam. - Page 27 Additional Features Additional Options If you are using the webcam feature and wish to preview or capture video directly, you can do so using the software. To begin: Click “Options” and select “Preview” from the drop- down menu. A window will appear that shows the live feed from your video camera.
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Page 28: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting If you have a problem with this device, please read the troubleshooting guide below. Camera does not power on. • Check that the batteries have adequate charge. If the batteries are old or do not have adequate charge, replace the batteries. The camera does not take pictures/video. - Page 29 Troubleshooting Recorded images are not saved in memory. • Images will not save if the camera is turned off before data has finished processing. Be sure to allow adequate time for the image to save completely before turning off the video camera. I cannot access the pictures on my camera or memory card from my computer.
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Page 30: Specifications
Specifications Display Type 2.0” color TFT LCD Image Sensor 3MP CMOS (2048 x 1536) VGA (640 x 480) @ 30fps, QVGA (320 x Video Resolution 240) @ 30fps Zoom 4x Digital 2592X1944 (5M by software interpolation) Photo Resolution 2048 X 1536 (3M) 1024 X 768 (1M) 640X480 (VGA) Memory... - Page 31 Page 31...
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