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- Page 1 Full HD 1080P Deluxe Touchscreen Video Camcorder Camera User Manual...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
About this manual vi Copyright ................vi Precautions ..............vii Before You Start ............... ix Introducing the camcorder......1 System requirements ..........1 Features ..............1 Unpacking the camcorder ........2 About the camcorder ..........3 1.4.1 Front and Top view ........3 1.4.2 Bottom view .......... - Page 3 2.6.3 Setting the beep ........17 Shoot/Playback video ........... 18 2.7.1 Shooting a video clip ....... 18 2.7.2 Playing the video clip ......20 Taking/viewing pictures ........21 2.8.1 Taking a still picture ........ 21 2.8.2 Viewing images ........22 Connecting to a computer ........
- Page 4 3.2.5 Using the zoom function ......31 3.2.6 Using the LED light module....32 3.2.7 Using the Flash module, auto and force32 3.2.8 Using the Stabilizer function ....32 3.2.9 Quick access controls ......32 Camcorder Playback mode........33 3.3.1 Camcorder Playback mode icons ..
- Page 5 4.3.4 Color effect ..........49 4.3.5 Selftimer ............ 50 4.3.6 Aspect Ratio..........51 4.3.7 Face Detection .......... 51 Camera playback menu ........53 4.4.1 Delete ............53 4.4.2 Protect ............55 4.4.3 Autoplay ........... 56 System menu ............57 4.5.1 Setting the beep ........
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Page 6: About This Manual
Preface Congratulations on your purchase of this advanced camcorder. 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
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
• Remove the battery to avoid the fluid leakage if the camcorder 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. Before You Start Take some test shots before performing a formal recording. -
Page 10: Introducing The Camcorder
1 Introducing the camcorder Read this section to learn about the features and functions of the camcorder. This chapter also covers system requirements, package contents, and descriptions of the hardware components. 1.1 System requirements The camcorder requires a PC with the following specifications: •... -
Page 11: Unpacking The Camcorder
1.3 Unpacking the camcorder The following items should be present in the package. If any item is missing or appears damaged, contact your dealer immediately. Camcorder Pouch User manual USB cable DC-in adapter Battery charger (optional) Power cord AV cable HDMI cable (optional) Remote control... -
Page 12: About The Camcorder
1.4 About the camcorder Refer to the following illustrations to familiarize yourself with the buttons and controls of this camcorder. 1.4.1 Front and Top view Shutter button Zoom / Volume button Speaker Lens Flash Microphone LED light 1.4.2 Bottom view Tripod mount 1.4.3 Left view... -
Page 13: Back View
Hand strap 1.4.4 Back view Power/Camera LCD display status LED Mode dial REC/STOP button Battery cover latch Playback button Battery cover DC-in/AV/USB Output Joystick HD Output... -
Page 14: Control Panel
1.4.5 Control Panel Display button Menu button LED light Flash button Power button SD card cover latch... -
Page 15: Adjusting The Lcd Display
1.4.6 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 Use to turn Camcorder, Camera, and Mode dial SET modes. In Camcorder and Camera mode: 1.
- Page 17 screen. You may press the joystick to move the image. (up/down ↔ left/right). 3. Move the joystick up to enter the Thumbnail mode. 4. In the Thumbnail mode, move up, down, left, right to select the thumbnail images and then press the center joystick button to view the image in full screen mode.
- Page 18 In Camera mode, press to take a photo. Shutter In Camcorder mode, you can button also press to take a photo before and during recording a video clip. REC/Stop In Camcorder mode, press to start ／stop recording a video clip. button Playback In Camcorder and Camera mode, press...
- Page 19 Flash In Camera modes, press the button button to switch between the flash modes. Slide the latch to open the battery Battery card cover when you insert/remove cover latch the battery.
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Page 20: About The Leds
1.4.7 About the LEDs The following table describes the camcorder LEDs: Color Definition Power / Green Power-on Rec./ Green/ Red Recording Camcorder Blinking Status Camcorder busy Self-timer Red Blinking Self-timer is activated. Red Blinking 2 seconds self-timer Rapidly remaining. -
Page 21: Getting Started
2 Getting started Read this section to learn how to start using the camcorder. 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 camcorder to provide additional storage space for still images, video clips, or other files. -
Page 22: Inserting The Batteries
2.2 Inserting the batteries This camcorder is designed to use a rechargeable Li-ion battery. Only use the batteries supplied or similar batteries recommended by the manufacturer or your dealer. Note: Install the battery exactly as described here. Installing the battery incorrectly could cause damage to the camcorder and possibly start a fire. -
Page 23: Charging The Battery
2.3 Charging the battery You can charge the battery with the charging unit provided. Follow the steps below 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 24: Before You Start
2.6 Before you start Before you start using the camcorder, some basic settings such as date and time, languages and beep function need to be configured. 2.6.1 Setting the date and time Turn on the camcorder, and move the mode dial to SET. Move the joystick left and right or tap the screen to highlight Date / Time. -
Page 25: Setting The Language
2.6.2 Setting the language Turn on the camcorder, and move the mode dial to SET. Move the joystick left and right or tap the screen to highlight Language. Press the center joystick button to enter the Language menu. Move the joystick left and right or tap the screen to select the following languages: English, Japanese, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Turkish, German, Russian,... -
Page 26: Setting The Beep
2.6.3 Setting the beep Turn on the camcorder, and move the mode dial to SET. Move the joystick left and right or tap the screen to highlight Beep. Press the center joystick button to enter the Beep menu. Move the joystick left and right to select Beep Off or Beep On options. -
Page 27: Shoot/Playback Video
2.7 Shoot/Playback video 2.7.1 Shooting a video clip Turn on the camcorder and move the mode dial to mode. Camcorder Camcorder 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 28 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: Taking pictures Video resolution Preview and focusing WQVGA 16:9 ratio 16:9 ratio WVGA 720P 1080P 4. Before and during shooting a video clip, you can still take a photo in Camcorder mode.
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Page 29: Playing The Video Clip
2.7.2 Playing the video clip mode, press the Playback button. The most Camcorder recent file displays on the LCD screen. Camcorder playback mode indicator Move the joystick right and left to or tap select a desired video clip and press the center joystick button or . -
Page 30: Taking/Viewing Pictures
During playback, press the zoom button left or right to adjust volume. 2.8 Taking/viewing pictures 2.8.1 Taking a still picture Turn on the camcorder and move the Mode Dial to Camera mode. Camera mode Use the LCD screen to frame the picture. Press the Shutter button to capture the image. -
Page 31: Viewing Images
2.8.2 Viewing images In Camera mode, press the Playback button. The most recent image displays on the LCD screen. Camera Playback mode Press the joystick right and left or tap scroll through the images. Move the Zoom button right to zoom in the picture. There are four direction keys appears on the LCD screen. -
Page 32: 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 a TV. Connect the camcorder to a computer with the USB cable provided. 2.10 Connecting to a standard TV Connect the camcorder to a standard TV as shown with the AV cable provided. -
Page 33: Connecting To A Hdtv
2.11 Connecting to a HDTV Read this section to learn how to show the video clips or photos on a HDTV. Connecting to a HDTV offers the high resolution for displaying the video clips or photos. Connect the camcorder to a HD TV as shown with the HDMI cable provided. -
Page 34: Using The Camcorder
3 Using the camcorder Read this section to learn how to use the camcorder. 3.1 Camcorder mode Use this mode to capture video clips or record voice and store them on an SD card. 3.1.1 Camcorder mode Use the following picture to familiarize yourself with the Camcorder mode icons and symbols. - Page 35 Dual video indicator Quality indicator Auto Focus (AF) lock indicator Manual Focus (MF) indicator LED light indicator Color effect indicator Menu indicator. Tap to enter the video menu. Battery indicator EV compensation indicator White balance indicator Video resolution indicator Camcorder mode indicator Zoom indicator...
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Page 36: Using Af Lock
3.1.2 Using AF Lock The Auto Focus (AF) Lock function is used to lock focus on a desired image. 1. Press the joystick button to enable AF Lock. The Lock icon appears on screen. -
Page 37: Using Manual Focus
2. Aim the camera on your desired subject. 3. Press the REC button to record video or the shutter button to capture image. 3.1.3 Using Manual Focus The Manual Focus (MF) function is used to manually set the focus. Move joystick right to enable MF function. The icon appears on screen. -
Page 38: Using The Zoom Function
3.1. Using the zoom function The camcorder is equipped with 12x optical zoom and 10X digital zoom. Move the Zoom button right to get closer to a subject. Move the Zoom button left to move away from a subject. 3.1. Using the LED light Use the LED light to illuminate subjects in dark environments. -
Page 39: Camera Mode
3.2 Camera mode Use Camera mode to capture still pictures and store them in the on an SD card. 3.2.1 Camera mode icons Use the following picture to familiarize yourself with the Camera mode icons and symbols. Camera mode See the table below for a description of each icon and symbol. Remaining number of photos Memory status indicator : SD card in... -
Page 40: Using Af Lock
Face tracking indicator Color effect indicator Quality indicator Auto Focus (AF) lock indicator Manual Focus (MF) indicator LED light indicator Flash indicator Menu indicator. Tap to enter the camera menu. Battery indicator EV compensation indicator White balance indicator Video resolution indicator Camera mode indicator Zoom indicator 3.2.2... -
Page 41: Using The Led Light Module
See section 3.1.6 “Using the zoom function”. 3.2.6 Using the LED light module See section 3.1.66 “Using the LED light”. 3.2.7 Using the Flash module, auto and force See section 3.1.77 “Using the Flash module, auto and force”. 3.2.8 Using the Stabilizer function See section 3.1.88 “Using the Stabilizer function”. -
Page 42: Camcorder Playback Mode
3.3 Camcorder Playback mode Use Camcorder Playback mode to review all the movie files stored on the SD card. 3.3.1 Camcorder Playback mode icons Refer to the following picture to familiarize yourself with the Camcorder Playback mode icons and symbols. Camcorder playback mode Camc order playback mode:... - Page 43 Pause icon. Tap to pause the video. Rewind icon. Tap to rewind the video. File protect indicator Camcorder playback mode icon Displays the file number of the video clip...
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Page 44: Camera Playback Mode
3.4 Camera Playback mode Use Camera Playback mode to review all the image files stored in the camcorder. 3.4.1 Camera Playback mode icons Refer to the following picture to familiarize yourself with the Camera Playback mode icons and symbols. See the table below for a description of each icon and symbol. Next icon. -
Page 45: Thumbnail Mode
3.5 Thumbnail mode When in Camera Playback or Camcorder Playback modes, move the joystick up or tap to show images as thumbnails. Turn on the camcorder and make sure it is in Camera Playback or Camcorder Playback mode. The most recent image /video clip displays on the screen. Move the joystick up or tap to view six thumbnail images /video clips on the LCD screen. -
Page 46: Using The Menus
4 Using the menus Read this section to learn how to configure the camcorder settings and use the advanced features. 4.1 Camcorder menu When in Camcorder mode, press the Menu button or tap show the camcorder options menu. 4.1.1. Video resolution Use the resolution option to determine the resolution of the captured video. -
Page 47: Video Quality
5. Press the Menu button or tap to exit the menu. Note: In 1080P mode, you can capture a photo when the video is recording. The still image resolution is 1920x1080. 4.1.2. Video quality There are two different levels of video quality setting. Higher quality video needs more memory storage space. -
Page 48: Color Effect
Use this option to correct color difference for different lighting conditions. When white balance is set to Auto, the camcorder automatically compensates for different lighting conditions. Turn the camcorder on and ensure it is in Camcorder mode. Press the Menu button or tap to enter the Camcorder menu Move the joystick left and right or tap the screen to... - Page 49 Move the joystick left and right or tap the screen to highlight the Effect menu. Press the center joystick button to display the submenu. Move the joystick left and right or tap the screen to select Natural, B&W, or Sepia. Press the center joystick button or tap the screen to confirm and exit the submenu.
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Page 50: Stabilizer
4.1.5. Stabilizer Use this function to reduce vibration caused by camcorder shakes during a video shoot. Turn the camcorder on and ensure it is in Camcorder mode. Press the Menu button or tap to enter the Camcorder menu Move the joystick left and right or tap the screen to highlight the Stabilizer menu. -
Page 51: Dual Video Mode
4.1.6. Dual Video mode Use this function to record two deferent resolution video clips at same time. Turn the camcorder on and ensure it is in Camcorder mode. Press the Menu button or tap to enter the Camcorder menu Move the joystick left and right or tap the screen to highlight the Dual Video menu. -
Page 52: Camcorder Playback Menu
4.2 Camcorder playback menu Use the playback menu to manage the files stored on the SD card. 4.2.1 Delete Use this function to delete files. Turn the camcorder on and ensure it is in Camcorder mode. Press the Playback button and then press the Menu button or tap to display the Camcorder Playback menu. - Page 53 If you select Delete All, a prompt appears on screen for confirmation. Move the joystick left and right or tap the screen to select the desired option. Press the center joystick button or tap the screen to confirm. All files stored in memory will be deleted.
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Page 54: Protect
4.2.2 Protect Use this function to lock files to prevent accidental deletion. Turn the camcorder on and ensure it is in Camcorder mode. Press the Playback button and then press the Menu button or tap to display Camcorder Playback menu. Move the joystick left and right or tap the screen to select Protect menu. - Page 55 This camcorder includes an Autoplay function, which plays each video clip in turn. Turn the camcorder on and ensure it is in Camcorder mode. Press the Playback button and then press the Menu button or tap to display Camcorder Playback menu. Move the joystick left and right or tap the screen to select Autoplay menu.
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Page 56: Camera Menu
4.3 Camera menu In Camera mode, press the Menu button to show the Camera Options menu. 4.3.1 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 camcorder on and ensure it is in Camera mode. -
Page 57: Photo Quality
4.3.2 Photo Quality There are two different levels of video quality setting. Higher quality video needs more memory storage space. Turn the camcorder on and ensure it is in Camera mode. Press the Menu button or tap to enter the Camera menu. -
Page 58: Color Effect
Move the joystick left and right or tap the screen to highlight the White Balance option. Press the center joystick button to display the submenu. Move the joystick left and right or tap to select Auto, Sunny, Cloudy, Tungsten, or Fluorescent. Press the center joystick button or tap the screen to confirm and exit the submenu.. -
Page 59: Selftimer
P Press the Menu button again or tap to exit the menu. 4.3.5 Selftimer Use the self timer function to take a photo of yourself. Turn the camcorder on and ensure it is in Camera mode. Press the Menu button or tap to enter the Camera menu. -
Page 60: Aspect Ratio
4.3.6 Aspect Ratio Use the aspect ratio function to adjust the aspect ratio of the display. Turn the camcorder on and ensure it is in Camera mode. Press the Menu button or tap to enter the Camera menu. Move the joystick left and right or tap the screen to highlight the Aspect Ratio menu. - Page 61 Move the joystick left and right or tap the screen to highlight the Face Detection menu. Press the center joystick button to display the submenu. Move the joystick left and right or tap to select on or off. Press the center joystick button or tap the screen to confirm and exit the submenu.
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Page 62: Camera Playback Menu
4.4 Camera playback menu 4.4.1 Delete Use this function to delete files. Turn the camcorder on and ensure it is in Camera mode. Press the Playback button and then press the Menu button or tap to display the Camera Playback menu. - Page 63 If you select Delete All, a prompt appears on screen for confirmation. Move the joystick left and right or tap the screen to select the desired option. Press the center joystick button or tap the screen to confirm. All files stored in memory will be deleted.
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Page 64: Protect
4.4.2 Protect Use this function to lock files to prevent accidental deletion. Turn the camcorder on and ensure it is in Camera mode. Press the Playback button and then press the Menu button or tap to display Camera Playback menu. Move the joystick left and right or tap the screen to select Protect menu. -
Page 65: Autoplay
4.4.3 Autoplay The camcorder includes a slide show function, which displays each image in turn with a regular interval between pictures. Turn the camcorder on and ensure it is in Camera mode. Press the Playback button and then press the Menu button or tap to display Camera Playback menu. -
Page 66: System Menu
4.5 System menu The system menu is used to configure miscellaneous camcorder functions. 4.5.1 Setting the beep See section 2.6.3 “Setting the Beep”. 4.5.2 Auto power off Use this function to switch the camcorder off automatically after a period of inactivity for power saving. Turn on the camcorder and switch to SET mode. -
Page 67: Tv Standard
4.5.3 TV standard Use the TV option to set the TV system for the area. Turn on the camcorder and switch to SET mode. Move the joystick left and right or tap to highlight the TV standard option. Press the center joystick button to display the submenu. -
Page 68: Format
4.5.4 Format Use this function to format the current storage media. This format action will delete everything on the media. Turn on the camcorder and switch to SET mode. Move the joystick left and right or tap to highlight the Format option. -
Page 69: Default
4.5.5 Default Use this option to reset all settings to the default settings. Turn on the camcorder and switch to SET mode. Move the joystick left and right highlight the Default option. Press the center joystick button to display the submenu. -
Page 70: Frequency
4.5.7 Frequency Use the Frequency option to set the frequency system for your area. To set the frequency: Turn on the camcorder and switch to SET mode. Move the joystick left and right to highlight the Frequency option. Press the center joystick button to display the submenu. -
Page 71: Appendix
Appendix Specifications General Imaging 1/2.3” CMOS 10.0 Megapixel sensor sensor 10.0 Megapixel Active pixels Storage media Internal: Built-in 128MB Flash Memory External: SD Card (Up to SDHC 16GB Class6) Sensor Auto sensitivity Color effects Natural/B&W/Sepia 12X Optical zoom lens Lens Wide: F1.85, f=6.3mm Tele: F3.1, f=75.6mm (36-428mm equivalent to 35mm) - Page 72 General Still image Formats: JPEG (EXIF2.2), DCF Resolution: 2M, 5M, 10M, 12M(Firmware interpolation), 20M (Firmware interpolation) Continuous Shots: 10M, Max. 7 photos/sec; 2M, Max. 30 photos/sec. Movie clips Format: H.264 (AVI) Resolution: WQVGA240fps, WVGA30fps, /60fps, 720P30fps/60fps, 1080P30fps DualVideo:1080P30fps/720P30fps Zoom Movie: 12X Optical Zoom, 10X Digital Zoom Camera: 12X Optical zoom, 10X Digital zoom...
- Page 73 General -2.0 EV~+2.0 EV compensation Self-timer Off, 5, 10 seconds PC interface MSDC: USB 2.0 (high speed) TV out format NTSC/PAL/ HDMI Shutter Still: 1/2-1/2000 Video: 1/30-1/2000 Auto power Off, 5 min., 10 min Power supply Li-Ion battery NP-120 battery/DC-in via Dimension 67 (W) x 71.6 (H) x 128.7 (D) mm Weight...
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Page 74: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution • Insert the Cannot turn on The batteries are the camcorder. not inserted batteries correctly. correctly. (See 2.2 Inserting the The batteries batteries.) have no power. • Please charge the battery. (See 2.3 Charging the battery.) •... - Page 75 Problem Possible Cause Solution • Please charge The camcorder The camcorder is turns off when running out of the battery. (see capturing battery power. 2.3 Charging the image using battery) self-timer. • Please take a The image is The subject is out of focus.
- Page 76 Problem Possible Cause Solution • Unlock the Memory card The memory cannot be card is protected. memory card. used. The memory • Format the card contains memory card. non-DCF images (See 4.5.4 taken by other Format.) Before camcorders. formatting the card, ensure you The SD card back up the...