Table of Contents Preface ...v About this manual...v Copyright...v Precautions ...vi Before You Start ...viii Introducing the camera ... 1 System requirements...1 Features...1 Unpacking the video camera...2 About the camera ...3 1.4.1 Front view...3 1.4.2 Top view ...3 1.4.3 Bottom view ...4 1.4.4 Right view...4 1.4.5...
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Before you start ...15 2.5.1 Setting the date and time ...15 2.5.2 Setting the language ...16 2.5.3 Setting the beep...17 Shoot/Playback video ...18 2.6.1 Shooting a video clip ...18 2.6.2 Playing the video clip...20 Taking/viewing pictures...21 2.7.1 Taking a still picture...21 2.7.2 Viewing images...22 Connecting to a computer ...23...
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3.2.4 Using the LED light ...30 3.2.5 Quick access controls ...30 Movie Playback mode...31 3.3.1 Movie Playback mode icons...31 Photo Playback mode ...34 3.4.1 Photo Playback mode icons...34 Thumbnail mode ...36 USB mode...36 Using the menus ... 37 Movie menu ...37 4.1.1.
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4.3.5 Self timer ...51 Photo playback menu ...52 4.4.1 Delete...52 4.4.2 Protect ...54 4.4.3 Slide show...55 4.4.4 DPOF ...56 System menu...57 4.5.1 Setting the beep...57 4.5.2 Histogram Mode...57 4.5.3 Auto power off...58 4.5.4 TV standard...59 4.5.5 Format ...60 4.5.6 Default...61 4.5.7 Language ...61 4.5.8...
Preface Congratulations on your purchase of this advanced video camera. Make that you read this manual carefully and keep it in a safe place for future reference. About this manual Every effort has been made to ensure that the contents of this manual are correct and up to date.
Precautions General precautions • Do not use or store the product in dusty, dirty, or sandy areas, as its components may be damaged. • Do not store the product in a hot environment. High temperatures can shorten the life of electronic devices, damage batteries and warp or melt certain plastics.
• Test for proper operation before using the camera. Notes on the LCD Screen Caution must be observed when dealing the fluid contained in the LCD. Ensure that fluid does not leak if the screen becomes cracked or damaged. If this occurs, follow these steps: •...
• Ensure the battery is inserted correctly. Inserting the battery incorrectly can cause damage to the product and possibly start a fire. • Remove the battery to avoid the fluid leakage if the camera is not going to be used for a long time. •...
PC, but transfer speeds will be much faster with a USB 2.0 port. 1.2 Features The video camera offers a variety of features and functions including: • HD Digital camcorder • Digital camera (max. 8 Megapixels) • HDMI audio-video output •...
1.3 Unpacking the video camera The following items should be present in the package. If any item is missing or appears damaged, contact your dealer immediately. Video camera Pouch USB & AV cable AAA batteries x 4 CD-ROM HDMI cable User manual (Driver and application software)
1.4 About the camera Refer to the following illustrations to familiarize yourself with the buttons and controls of this video camera. 1.4.1 Front view Self-timer LED Microphone 1.4.2 Top view LED light Shutter button Zoom / Volume button Lens...
1.4.5 Left view Hand strap 1.4.6 Back view Playback button Scroll wheel HD Output USB / AV Output Macro switch REC. / Power LED Mode dial REC. / STOP button...
1.4.7 Adjusting the LCD display Flip and twist the LCD screen as shown while capturing a still image or recording a video clip.
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See the table below for a description of each button’s function. Button Name Power button Menu button Mode dial Scroll wheel Function Press and hold to turn power on/off. Press to display main OSD* menus. Use to toggle Movie, Photo, and SET modes.
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Shutter button Macro switch Playback button thumbnail images and then press inwards to view the image in full screen mode. In Movie Playback mode: 1. Press up and down to scroll through stored movies, and press inwards to play/stop movie playback. 2.
Display button Zoom button *OSD: On Screen Display Press once to display all OSD icons. Press again to turn all OSD icons off. In Photo and Movie modes, press to zoom in and out. In Photo Playback mode: 1. Press the button right to zoom in your photo.
1.4.8 About the LEDs The following table describes the camera LEDs: Color Power / Green Rec. Red Blinking Red Blinking Red Blinking Rapidly Self-timer Red Blinking Red Blinking Rapidly Definition Power-on Recording Camera busy Self-timer is activated 2 seconds self-timer remaining.
2 Getting started Read this section to learn how to start using the video camera. This section covers basic functions such as switching on, inserting the battery and memory cards, and configuring preliminary settings. See later chapters for advanced functions. 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.
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Press down the SD card compartment cover. Push the SD card compartment cover inwards.
2.2 Inserting the batteries This video camera is designed to use AAA alkaline batteries or a rechargeable Li-Ion battery. Only use the batteries supplied or similar batteries recommended by the manufacturer or your dealer. • Note: Installing the battery incorrectly could cause damage to the camera and possibly start a fire.
2.3 Turning on the video camera Press and hold the power button to turn the video camera on/off. 2.4 Changing modes The video camera can operate in three modes, Movie, Photo, and SET. Move the mode dial to toggle different modes.
2.5 Before you start Before you start using the video camera, some basic settings such as date and time, languages and beep function need to be configured. 2.5.1 Setting the date and time Turn on the video camera, and move the mode dial to SET.
Press the scroll wheel down to highlight √ to leave the date menu. 2.5.2 Setting the language Turn on the video camera, and move the mode dial to SET. Move the scroll wheel up /down to highlight Language. Press the scroll wheel inwards to confirm. Use the scroll wheel to select the following languages: English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, German, Italian, Spanish, French, Turkish, Portuguese,...
2.5.3 Setting the beep 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. Use the scroll wheel to select √ and press the scroll wheel inwards to confirm.
2.6 Shoot/Playback video 2.6.1 Shooting a video clip Turn on the video camera and move the mode dial to Movie mode. Movie mode Use the LCD screen to frame the video. Press the REC. / STOP button to start recording. Press the REC.
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3. The LCD preview and the ratio of a still-image capture can vary depending on the different video resolution settings. See the following table: Video resolution Preview 16:9 ratio 720P WVGA 4:3 ratio QVGA 4. Before shooting a video clip, you can still take a photo in Movie mode.
2.6.2 Playing the video clip In Movie mode, press the Playback button and the most recent file displays on the LCD screen. Movie playback mode indicator Move the scroll wheel up and down to scroll through the video clips. Press the scroll wheel inwards to play back the video clip.
2.7 Taking/viewing pictures 2.7.1 Taking a still picture Turn on the camera and move the mode dial to Photo mode. Photo mode Use the LCD screen to frame the picture. Press the Shutter button to capture the image. The picture is automatically saved with a unique file name.
2.7.2 Viewing images In Photo mode, press the Playback button and the most recent image displays on the LCD screen. Playback mode Press the scroll wheel up and down to scroll through the images. 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 ↔...
2.8 Connecting to a computer Read this section to learn how to transfer files to a PC, show the video clips or photos on TV/DVD. Connect the video camera to a computer with the USB cable provided. 2.9 Connecting to a standard TV Connect the video camera to a standard TV as shown with the AV cable provided.
2.10 Connecting to a DVD Player Connect the video camera to a DVD player with the AV cable provided. 2.11 Connecting to an HDTV Read this section to learn how to show the video clips or photos on an HDTV. Connecting to an HDTV offers the high resolution for displaying the video clips or photos.
3 Using the camera Read this section to learn how to use the camera. 3.1 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. 3.1.1 Movie and voice recorder mode Use the following picture to familiarize yourself with the Movie...
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Voice recorder mode: See the table below for a description of each icon and symbol. White balance indicator Remaining memory capacity Memory status indicator : SD card indicator : Internal memory indicator Remaining recording time indicator Histogram indicator Resolution indicator Battery indicator Stabilizer indicator LED light indicator...
3.1.2 Using the macro function This function can capture subjects close to the lens. In macro mode, subjects can be as close as 17-18 cm. While in Photo or Movie and voice recorder modes, move the Macro switch on the side of the video camera to activate macro function, and an icon Move the macro switch again to return to normal mode.
3.1.5 Quick access controls You can also make adjustments to exposure and lighting settings by pressing the scroll wheel up and down or inwards. In Movie 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.
3.2 Photo mode Use Photo mode to capture still pictures and store them in the internal memory or on an SD card. 3.2.1 Photo mode icons Use the following picture to familiarize yourself with the Photo mode icons and symbols. See the table below for a description of each icon and symbol.
3.2.2 Using the macro function See section 3.1.2 “Using the macro function”. 3.2.3 Using the zoom function See section 3.1.3“Using the zoom function”. 3.2.4 Using the LED light See section 3.1.4 “Using the LED light”. 3.2.5 Quick access controls See section 3.1.5 “Quick access controls”. Memory status indicator : SD card indicator : Internal memory indicator...
3.3 Movie Playback mode Use Movie Playback mode to review all the movie files stored in the video camera. 3.3.1 Movie Playback mode icons Refer to the following picture to familiarize yourself with the Movie Playback mode icons and symbols. Movie mode Movie mode: See the table below for a description of each icon and symbol.
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Voice Recorder mode: See the table below for a description of each icon and symbol. Memory status indicator : SD card indicator : Internal memory indicator The length of every video clip Play/ Pause indicator Battery status indicator File protect indicator Movie playback mode icon Displays the file number of the video clip Displays the number of current audio/...
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Battery status indicator File protect indicator Voice playback mode Displays the file number of the audio clip...
3.4 Photo Playback mode Use Photo Playback mode to review all the image files stored in the video camera. 3.4.1 Photo Playback mode icons Refer to the following picture to familiarize yourself with the Photo Playback mode icons and symbols. See the table below for a description of each icon and symbol.
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Battery status indicator File protect indicator Playback mode icon DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) indicator...
3.5 Thumbnail mode When in Photo Playback or Movie Playback modes, press the zoom button left to show images as thumbnails. Turn on the video camera and make sure it is in Photo Playback or Movie Playback mode. 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.
4 Using the menus Read this section to learn how to configure the camera settings and use the advanced features. 4.1 Movie menu When in Movie mode, press the MENU button to show the Movie options menu. 4.1.1. White balance Use this option to correct color difference for different lighting conditions.
4.1.2. Video resolution Use the resolution option to determine the resolution of the captured video. The larger screen size requires more memory storage space. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Movie mode. Press the MENU button and use the scroll wheel to highlight the Resolution option.
4.1.3. Color effect The camera can capture standard color images, black and white images, or sepia tone to give an old-fashioned look. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Movie mode. Press the MENU button and use the scroll wheel to highlight the Effect option.
4.1.4. Night mode Use this function to shoot a better video clip quality in dark environments. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Movie mode. Press the MENU button and use the scroll wheel to highlight the Night Mode option. Press the scroll wheel inwards to display the submenu.
4.1.5. Stabilizer Use this function to activate Stabilizer to prevent blurred images caused by shaking. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Movie mode. Press the MENU button and use the scroll wheel to highlight the Stabilizer option. Press the scroll wheel inwards to display the submenu.
4.1.6. Capture mode Use this function to record sound or image. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Movie mode. Press the MENU button and use the scroll wheel to highlight the Capture Mode option. Press the scroll wheel inwards to display the submenu.
4.2 Movie playback menu Use the playback menu to manage the files stored in the internal memory or on the SD card. 4.2.1 Delete Use this function to delete files. 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.
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If you select Delete All, press the scroll wheel inwards to display the submenu. Use the scroll wheel to select √ and press the scroll wheel inwards to delete. 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.
4.2.2 Protect Use this function to lock files to prevent accidental deletion. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Movie mode. Press the Playback button and then press the MENU button to display Movie Playback menu. Use the scroll wheel to select the Protect option. Then playback screen appears again.
4.2.3 Autoplay Use this function to continuously play all movie clips stored in the memory card. 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. Use the scroll wheel to select the Autoplay option and press the scroll wheel inwards to show the submenu.
4.3 Photo menu In Photo mode, press the MENU button to show the Photo Options menu. 4.3.1 White balance Use this option to correct color difference due to lighting conditions. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Photo mode. Press the MENU button and use the scroll wheel to highlight the White Balance option.
4.3.2 Resolution Use this option to set the size of the captured image. Larger images contain more detail and therefore use more memory space. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Photo mode. Press the MENU button and use the scroll wheel to highlight the Resolution option.
4.3.3 Color effect The camera can capture standard color images, black and white images, or sepia tone to give an old-fashioned look. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Photo mode. Press the MENU button and use the scroll wheel to highlight the Effect option.
4.3.4 Night mode Use this function to shoot a better video clip quality in dark environments. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Movie mode. Press the MENU button and use the scroll wheel to highlight the Night Mode option. Press the scroll wheel inwards to display the submenu.
4.3.5 Self timer Use the self timer function to take a photo of yourself. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Photo mode. Press the MENU button and use the scroll wheel to highlight the Selftimer option. Press the scroll wheel inwards to display the submenu.
4.4 Photo playback menu 4.4.1 Delete Use this function to delete files. 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. Use the scroll wheel to select Delete One or Delete All options.
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If you select Delete All, press the scroll wheel inwards to display the submenu. Use the scroll wheel to select √ and then press the scroll wheel inwards to delete. 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.
4.4.2 Protect Use this function to protect files. 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. Use the scroll wheel to select the Protect option. Then playback screen appears again.
4.4.3 Slide show The camera includes a slide show function, which displays each image in turn with a regular interval between pictures. 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.
4.4.4 DPOF Use the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) function to tag pictures stored in the memory card with print information. 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.
• Notes: 1. A memory card is required for DPOF function. 2. If DPOF is set, all photos are ordered to print. 4.5 System menu The system menu is used to configure miscellaneous camera functions. 4.5.1 Setting the beep See section 2.5.3 “Setting the Beep”. 4.5.2 Histogram Mode Use this function to display a histogram graph on the LCD screen.
4.5.3 Auto power off Use this function to switch the camera off automatically after a period of inactivity for power saving. Turn on the video camera and switch to SET mode. Use the scroll wheel to highlight the Auto Power Off option.
4.5.4 TV standard Use the TV option to set the TV system for the area. Turn on the video camera and switch to SET mode. Use the scroll wheel to highlight the TV standard option. Press the scroll wheel inwards to display the submenu. Use the scroll wheel to select NTSC or PAL, and press the scroll wheel inwards to confirm.
4.5.5 Format Use this function to format the current storage media. This format action will delete everything on the media. Turn on the video camera and switch to SET mode. Use the scroll wheel to highlight the Format option. Press the scroll wheel inwards to display the submenu.
4.5.6 Default Use this option to reset all settings to the default settings. Turn on the video camera and switch to SET mode. Use the scroll wheel to highlight the Default option. Press the scroll wheel inwards to display the submenu. Use the scroll wheel to select X or √, and press the scroll wheel inwards to confirm.
4.5.8 Frequency Use the Frequency option to set the frequency system for your area. To set the frequency: Turn on the video camera and switch to SET mode. Use the scroll wheel to highlight the Frequency option. Press the scroll wheel inwards to display the submenu. Use the scroll to select 50 Hz or 60 Hz.
5 Installing the software Read this section to learn how to install the software for the camera. 5.1 Presto! Video Works Presto! Video Works is an advanced software application for editing video. To install Presto! Video Works: Insert the supplied CD into the CD-ROM drive. If the CD-ROM does not automatically boot, use Windows Explorer to execute the InstallMgr.exe file in the root directory.
5.2 Presto! Mr. Photo Presto! Mr. Photo is an advanced photo editing software application. To install Presto! Mr. Photo: Insert the supplied CD into the CD-ROM drive. If the CD-ROM does not automatically boot, use Windows Explorer to execute the InstallMgr.exe file in the root directory.
5.3 Quick Time Quick Time is an easy-to-use application for playing the video clips stored in the camera or on the SD/MMC card. To install the Quick Time: Insert the supplied CD into the CD-ROM drive. If the CD-Rom doesn’t automatically boot, use Window Explore to execute the InstalMgr.exe file in the root directory.
Appendix Specifications General 1/2.5” CMOS 5.0 Megapixel sensor Imaging sensor 5.0 Megapixel Active pixels Storage media Built-in 128 MB flash memory (approx. 90 MB available for image storage) SD Card, SDHC compatible (up to SDHC 8GB Class 6) Auto Sensor sensitivity Color effects Color/B&W/Sepia...
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General Movie clips Format: H.264 (MOV) Resolution: QVGA (30 fps), WVGA (30 fps), HD 720P (30 fps) Zoom Movie: Digital Zoom 3X Camera: Digital Zoom 3X Still Image Playback: Digital Zoom 8X (max.) Auto Sensor Sensitivity TFT Monitor 3” TFT (960 x 240 pixels) LED Light <...
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Shutter Electronic shutter 1~1/2000 second Auto power Off, 1 min., 5 min. Power supply Li-ion Battery NP-40 or 4 x “AAA” (Alkaline / Ni-cd / Ni-MH) Dimension 41 (W) x 68 (H) x 111(D) mm Weight Approx. 227± 5g (without batteries) Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
Troubleshooting Problem Cannot turn on The batteries are the video not inserted camera. correctly. The batteries have no power. The camera The auto power off suddenly turns function was off. enabled. The camera is running out of battery power. The captured Before the image image is not is saved the...
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The camera The camera is turns off when running out of capturing battery power. image using self-timer. The image is The subject is out of focus. beyond focus range. Memory card The memory cannot be card is protected. used. The memory card contains non-DCF images taken by other...
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All buttons are Short circuit inactive. occurred when connecting the camera with other devices. • Remove the batteries from the camera and insert again.
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