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Page 2: Table Of Contents
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.......... - Page 3 Changing modes..........13 Before you start ..........13 2.6.1 Setting the date and time ...... 13 2.6.2 Setting the language......14 2.6.3 Setting the beep ........15 Shoot/Playback video......... 16 2.7.1 Shooting a video clip......16 2.7.2 Playing the video clip......18 Taking/viewing pictures........
- Page 4 3.2.4 Using the LED light....... 27 3.2.5 Quick access controls ......27 Movie Playback mode........28 3.3.1 Movie Playback mode icons ....28 Photo Playback mode ........30 3.4.1 Photo Playback mode icons ....30 Thumbnail mode ..........31 USB mode ............31 Using the menus ........32 Movie menu ............
- Page 5 4.3.5 Selftimer..........46 4.3.6 Photo quality ......... 47 Photo playback menu ........48 4.4.1 Delete ............. 48 4.4.2 Protect............ 50 4.4.3 Slide show..........51 System menu ............. 52 4.5.1 Setting the beep ........52 4.5.2 Date/time ..........52 4.5.3 Auto power off ........52 4.5.4 TV standard...........
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Page 6: Preface
Preface Congratulations on your purchase of this advanced video camera. Ensure 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. -
Page 7: Precautions
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. -
Page 8: Power Supply
Test for proper operation before using the camera. Notes on the LCD Screen Be very careful to ensure the fluid contained in the LCD screen does not escape if the screen becomes cracked or damaged. If this occurs, follow these steps: If the fluids make contact with skin, wipe it with a clean cloth then rinse with a large amount of water. -
Page 9: Before You Start
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. If the battery is crushed or damaged, remove it immediately to avoid the battery fluid leakage and abnormal expansion. -
Page 10: Introducing The Camera
1 Introducing the camera Read this section to learn about the features and functions of the video camera. This chapter also covers system requirements, package contents, and descriptions of the hardware components. 1.1 System requirements The video camera requires a PC with the following specifications: Windows®... -
Page 11: Unpacking The Video Camera
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. S trap V ideo cam era U S B & A V cable P ouc h C D-R OM Battery L i-io n b attery... -
Page 12: About The Camera
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 Lens LED light Strap hole 1.4.2 Top view SD card slot Macro switch... -
Page 13: Bottom View
1.4.3 Bottom view Tripod mount 1.4.4 Right view Microphone LCD touch screen cover... -
Page 14: Back View
1.4.5 Back view REC. / Power LED REC. / STOP button Mode button UP/ DOWN buttons LED/ Enter button USB / AV Output HDMI Output 1.4.6 LCD Panel Power button Menu button Playback Battery cover latch button Battery cover Speaker... -
Page 15: Adjusting The Lcd Display
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. - Page 16 See the table below for a description of each button’s function. Button Name Function Power Press to turn power on/off. button Menu Press to display main OSD menus. button Mode Use to toggle Movie, Photo, and SET modes. button In Movie and Photo modes, press to zoom in and out.
- Page 17 image in full screen mode. In SET mode, press Up/Down buttons to highlight menu items, and the ENTER button to select. In Movie mode, press to record video clip. In Movie Playback mode, press to REC. / pause the video playback. Press the STOP REC.
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Page 18: About The Leds
1.4.8 About the LEDs The following table describes the camera LEDs: Colour Definition Power / Green Power-on Rec. Red Blinking Recording Camera busy Green Blinking Self-timer is activated Green Blinking 2 seconds self-timer Rapidly remaining. Self-timer Green Blinking Self-timer is activated. Green Blinking 2 seconds self-timer Rapidly... -
Page 19: Getting Started
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. 2.1 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 20: Inserting The Batteries
2.2 Inserting the batteries This video camera is designed for use with a rechargeable Li-Ion battery. Only use the batteries supplied or similar batteries recommended by the manufacturer or your dealer. Open the battery compartment cover and insert the batteries as shown. Close the battery compartment cover. -
Page 21: Charging The Battery
2.3 Charging the battery You can charge the battery with the charging unit provided. Follow the below steps to charge your battery. Insert the Li-ion battery into the charging bay. Connect one end of the power cord to the charging unit and then plug the other end to the wall outlet as shown. -
Page 22: Turning On The Video Camera
2.4 Turning on the video camera Press and hold the power button or flip open/close the LCD touch screen to turn the video camera on/off. 2.5 Changing modes The video camera can operate in three modes, Movie, Photo, and SET. Press the Mode button to toggle different modes. 2.6 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. -
Page 23: Setting The Language
2.6.2 Setting the language Turn on the video camera, and press the Mode button to go to SET mode. Press the Up/ Down buttons or tap the screen to highlight or tap the screen to highlight Language. Press the ENTER button or tap the screen to enter the Language menu. -
Page 24: Setting The Beep
2.6.3 Setting the beep Turn on the video camera, and press the Mode button to go to SET mode. Press the ENTER button or tap the screen to enter the Beep menu. Press the Up/Down buttons or tap the screen to select Off or On options. -
Page 25: Shoot/Playback Video
2.7 Shoot/Playback video 2.7.1 Shooting a video clip Turn on the video camera and it starts in Movie mode. Movie mode Use the LCD screen to frame the video. Press the REC. / STOP button to start recording. Press the REC. / STOP button again to stop recording. The video clip is automatically saved with a unique file name. - Page 26 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 Taking pictures Preview resolution (3M, 5M, 12M) 16:9 ratio 4:3 ratio 1080P 720P WVGA 4:3 ratio QVGA...
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Page 27: Playing The Video Clip
2.7.2 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 Press the Up/Down buttons or tap browse the video clips. Press the ENTER button or tap the screen to play back the video clip. -
Page 28: Taking/Viewing Pictures
2.8 Taking/viewing pictures 2.8.1 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 REC. / STOP button to capture the image. The picture is automatically saved with a unique file name. -
Page 29: Viewing Images
2.8.2 Viewing images In Photo mode, press the Playback button and the most recent image displays on the LCD screen. Playback mode Press the Up/Down buttons or tap browse the images. In thumbnail mode, press the ENTER button or tap Ok to view the image in full screen mode. -
Page 30: Connecting To A Computer
2.9 Connecting to a computer Read this section to learn how to transfer files to a PC, show the video clips or photos on PC. Connect the video camera to a computer with the USB cable provided. 2.10 Connecting to a standard TV Connect the video camera to a standard TV as shown with the AV cable provided. -
Page 31: Connecting To An Hdtv
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. Connect the video camera to an HDTV as shown with an HDMI cable. -
Page 32: Using The Camera
3 Using the camera Read this section to learn how to use the camera. 3.1 Movie mode Use this mode to capture video clips and store them in internal memory or on an SD card. 3.1.1 Movie mode Use the following picture to familiarize yourself with the Movie mode icons and symbols. -
Page 33: Using The Macro Function
White balance indicator Night mode indicator Effect indicator Recorded time indicator Memory status indicator: : indicates an SD card is inserted and the available storage capacity of the SD card : indicates no inserted SD card and the available internal memory Remaining memory capacity Resolution indicator Battery indicator... -
Page 34: Using The Zoom Function
3.1.3 Using the zoom function The camera is equipped with 4x digital zoom. Press the Up button to get closer to a subject. Press the Down button to move away from a subject. Note: 1080p and QVGA do not support zoom function. 3.1.4 Using the LED light Use the LED light to illuminate subjects in dark environments. -
Page 35: Photo Mode
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. -
Page 36: Using The Macro Function
Memory status indicator: : indicates an SD card is inserted and the available storage capacity of the SD card : indicates no inserted SD card and the available internal memory File size indicator Battery indicator Self timer indicator EV compensation indicator 3.2.2 Using the macro function See section 3.1.2 “Using the macro function”. -
Page 37: Movie Playback Mode
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. See the table below for a description of each icon and symbol. - Page 38 Thumbnail icon. Tap to view all video clips in thumbnails. MENU icon. Tap to enter movie playback menu. File protect indicator...
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Page 39: Photo Playback Mode
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. -
Page 40: Thumbnail Mode
3.5 Thumbnail mode When in Photo Playback or Movie Playback modes, tap on screen 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. -
Page 41: Using The Menus
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 colour difference for different lighting conditions. -
Page 42: Video Resolution
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 to display menu options. Use the Up/Down buttons to highlight the Resolution option. -
Page 43: Colour Effect
3. 1080p and QVGA mode do not support Digital Zoom function. 4.1.3. Colour effect The camera can capture standard colour 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 to display the menu options. -
Page 44: Night Mode
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 to display the menu options. Use the Up/Down buttons to highlight the Night Mode option. -
Page 45: Video Quality
4.1.5. Video quality Use this function to record video clips. Higher quality video requires more memory storage space and higher speed SD card Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Movie mode. Press the MENU button to display the menu options. Use the Up/Down buttons to highlight the Quality option. -
Page 46: Movie Playback Menu
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 or tap the screen to display the Movie Playback menu. - Page 47 If you select Delete All, use the Up/Down buttons or tap the Delete icon and press the ENTER button or tap Ok to delete all video clips. Press the MENU button again or tap to exit the menu. Note: Once deleted, files cannot be recovered so make sure you have a backup before you delete.
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Page 48: Protect
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 or tap the screen to display Movie Playback menu. -
Page 49: Autoplay
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 or tap the screen to display the Movie Playback menu. -
Page 50: Volume
4.2.4 Volume Use this function to adjust the volume of the video clips in playback mode. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Movie mode. Press the Playback button and then press the MENU button or tap the screen to display the Movie Playback menu. -
Page 51: Photo Menu
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 colour difference due to lighting conditions. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Photo mode. Press the MENU button to display the menu options. -
Page 52: Resolution
4.3.2 Resolution Use this option to set the size of the captured image. Larger images contain more details and therefore use more memory space. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Photo mode. Press the MENU button to display the menu options. Use the Up/Down buttons to highlight the Resolution option. -
Page 53: Colour Effect
4.3.3 Colour effect The camera can capture standard colour 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 to display the menu options. Use the Up/Down buttons to highlight the Effect option. -
Page 54: Night Mode
4.3.4 Night mode Use this function to shoot a better photo clip quality in dark environments. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Photo mode. Press the MENU button to display the menu options. Use the Up/Down buttons to highlight the Night Mode option. -
Page 55: Selftimer
4.3.5 Selftimer 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 to display the menu options. Use the Up/Down buttons to highlight the Selftimer option. -
Page 56: Photo Quality
4.3.6 Photo quality Use this set the photo quality. Higher quality pictures requires more memory storage space and higher speed SD card Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Photo mode. Press the MENU button to display the menu options. Use the Up/Down buttons to highlight the Quality option. -
Page 57: Photo Playback Menu
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 or tap the screen to display the Photo Playback menu. - Page 58 If you select Delete All, use the Up/Down buttons or tap the Delete icon and press the ENTER button or tap Ok to delete all images. Press the MENU button again or tap to exit the menu. Note: Once deleted, files cannot be recovered so make sure you have a backup before you delete.
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Page 59: Protect
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 or tap the screen to display the Photo Playback menu. Use the Up/Down buttons or tap the screen to select the Protect option. -
Page 60: Slide Show
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 or tap the screen to display the Photo Playback menu. -
Page 61: System Menu
4.5 System menu The system menu is used to configure miscellaneous camera functions. 4.5.1 Setting the beep See section 2.6.3 “Setting the Beep”. 4.5.2 Date/time See section 2.6.1 “Setting the date and time” 4.5.3 Auto power off Use this function to switch the camera off automatically after a period of inactivity for power saving. -
Page 62: Tv Standard
4.5.4 TV standard Use the TV option to set the TV system for the area. Turn on the video camera and press the Mode button to go to SET mode. Use the Up/Down buttons to highlight the TV standard option. Press the ENTER button or tap the screen to display the submenu. -
Page 63: Format
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 press the Mode button to go to SET mode. Use the Up/Down buttons to highlight the Format option. Press the ENTER button or tap the screen to display the submenu. -
Page 64: Default
4.5.6 Default Use this option to reset all settings to the default settings. Turn on the video camera and press the Mode button to go to SET mode. Use the Up/Down buttons to highlight the Default option. Press the ENTER button or tap the screen to display the submenu. -
Page 65: Frequency
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 Up/Down buttons or tap the screen to highlight the Frequency option. Press the ENTER button or tap the screen to display the submenu. -
Page 66: Appendix
Appendix Specifications General Imaging 1/3.2” CMOS 5.0 Megapixel sensor sensor 5.0 Megapixel Active pixels Storage media Built-in 128 MB flash memory (approx. 75 MB available for image storage) SD Card, SDHC compatible (up to SDHC 16GB Class 6) Sensor Auto sensitivity Colour effects Colour/B&W/Sepia Lens... - Page 67 General Movie clips Format: H.264 (AVI) Resolution: QVGA (120 fps), WVGA (60 fps), HD 720p (30 fps), HD 1080p (30 fps) Zoom Movie: Digital Zoom 4X (except 1080p and QVGA) Camera: Digital Zoom 4X TFT Monitor 3” TFT LCD Touch Display (960 x 240 pixels) (16:9) LED Light <...
- Page 68 General Dimension 17 (W) x 107 (H) x 57 (D) mm Weight Approx. 97± 5g (without batteries)
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Page 69: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution Cannot turn on The batteries are Insert the the video not inserted batteries camera. correctly. correctly. (See 2.2 Inserting the The batteries batteries.) have no power. Replace the batteries The camera The auto power off Turn the power suddenly turns function was... - Page 70 Problem Possible Cause Solution The camera The camera is Replace the turns off when running out of batteries. capturing battery power. image using self-timer. The image is The subject is Please take a out of focus. beyond focus picture within range.
- Page 71 Problem Possible Cause Solution All buttons are Short circuit Remove the inactive. occurred when batteries from the connecting the camera and insert camera with other again. devices. SDHC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
- Page 72 ArcSoft Total Media™ HDCam 2.0 Quick Start Guide...
- Page 73 Introduction ArcSoft Total Media™ HDCam is a desktop software that combines media management and playback capabilities. Media management You can import the media files from the device to edit, upload, and produce photo books and album pages. Playback capability You can view pictures and play video clips using ArcSoft Total Media™...
- Page 74 If the CD does not automatically run, follow the steps below to install the software: 1. Double click My Computer. 2. Use the mouse to point to the DVD-ROM/CD-ROM drive. 3. Right click the mouse then click Open. 4. Double click TotalMediaHDCam.exe. 5.
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Page 75: Media Browser
Media Browser Area Function View Mode Provides three modes to view media Area files. Preview Area Selects and displays file thumbnails and detailed information. Function Bar Lists main function buttons. - Page 76 View media files Follow the instructions below to view the media files in your device: 1. Connect the device to the computer. 2. The device code appears on the top of View Mode Area. 3. Click the device code to display all media files in the device. Media files in the Device code device...
- Page 77 View modes Three view modes are available to view media files: Library View, Calendar View, and Browser View. Note: To view media files in your device using Library or Calendar View, you need to import media files first. Library View The Library View lists My Creation folder and other folders created while importing files.
- Page 78 Three modes are available in Calendar View: Year, Month, and Day mode. To switch between different modes: Click the picture under the desired year to enter Month mode. Click to change to the previous or next year if available. Click the picture under the desired month to enter Day mode. Click to change to the previous or next month if available.
- Page 79 Preview Area In Preview Area, several options are available to select and display file thumbnails and detailed information. See the table below for a description of each option: Option Name Function Rating filter Displays the media files according to the selected rating. New filter Displays the media files which are...
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Page 80: Function Bar
Function Bar The Function Bar lists main function buttons. Click the button to access the function. See the table below for a description of each button. Button Name Function Import Imports media files to the computer from a camera, camcorder, or storage device. - Page 81 To merge video clips: Click File Merge. The work area appears. Click and drag the desired video clips into the work area. Double click clips to preview and edit, if necessary. Click Next to merge the clips. Select the device and path to save the merged clip.
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Page 82: Editing Video Clips
Editing video clips To edit a video clip: Double click a video clip in the work area. The Editing windows appears. Click to select the beginning of the trimmed clip. Click to select the end of the trimmed clip. Click to save the trimmed clip. - Page 83 Uploading files to YouTube To upload files to YouTube: Click Upload to YouTube. The work area appears. Click and drag the desired file into the work area. Click Next. The YouTube Login window appears. Type your YouTube user name and password. Click Login to sign in to YouTube.
- Page 84 Producing photo books To produce photo books: Click Photo Book. The work area appears. Drag the desired pictures into the work area. Click Next to launch the ArcSoft Print Creations application. Select photo book categories to view photo books. Select a photo book. Click Next to enter Photo Book Design screen.
- Page 85 7. See the illustration below for descriptions of photo book design: Lock / unlock the design Restart Save the design Change the photo Add pictures New project or design book template Remove all Undo / Redo Browse Edit Page / Click on text Click the through...
- Page 86 Producing album pages To produce photo books: Click Album Page. The work area appears. Drag the desired picture into the work area. Click Next to launch the ArcSoft Print Creations application. Select album page categories to view album pages. Select an album page. Click Next to enter Album Page Design screen.
- Page 87 See the illustration below for descriptions of album page design: Lock / unlock Restart the design Change the album Save the design page template Add pictures New project or design Remove all Undo / Redo Click the Preview the icon to see album page the located Auto fill...