Contents Disclaimer..............5 Precautions ............. 6 Overall Introduction ......8 System Requirements ........8 Features ............8 Accessories ........... 9 External View..........10 Adjusting LCD Display........ 11 Getting Started ........12 Inserting SD Card........12 Loading the battery........13 Charging the Battery........15 The gestures of using the touch screen ...
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In DSC Mode ..........23 Using the Camera......25 Shooting a Movie Clip......... 25 Capturing a still image from a movie ..27 Capturing a still image in video mode..28 Voice Recording:......... 29 Movie Clip / Voice Clip Playback....30 Shooting / Playback images.......
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Menus of Movie Clip/Voice Playback..50 6.2.1 Delete ..........50 6.2.2 Protect ..........52 Menu options of Camera Mode ....53 6.3.1 Still Image Resolution ......53 6.3.2 White Balance ........54 6.3.3 Effect ........... 55 6.3.4 Metering..........56 6.3.5 Backlight ..........
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6.5.9 Language..........76 6.5.10 Format ..........77 6.5.11 File Number(Default: Series) ....78 6.5.12 LCD brightness........79 6.5.13 Instant Review ........80 6.5.14 Volume..........81 6.5.15 Start-up LOGO........82 PC and TV Connection......83 Connecting to the Computer...... 83 Connecting to a Standard TV ..... 83 Connecting to a HD TV .......
Thank you for purchasing this Digital Video Camera. Please make sure to read this manual thoroughly before using it and keep this manual in a safe place for future reference. Disclaimer This company will endeavor to make sure the contents of this manual are correct and up to date.
Stop using the Digital Video Camera if any kind of liquid or foreign object enters the Digital Video Camera. If it happens, power off the Digital Video Camera and contact your dealer for help.
Power Supply Be sure to use the type of battery or battery charger attached to this Digital Video Camera. Using any other type of battery or battery charger might damage the equipment and render the guarantee void. Make sure the batteries are placed in the correct position.
1.1 System Requirements This Digital Video Camera requires a unit of computer with the following specifications: Windows® Vista / XP operating system or Mac OS 10.3 ~10.4 A CPU of at least the equivalent of Intel®...
2 Getting Started 2.1 Inserting SD Card Open LCD panel and open the battery cover. Insert an SD card and make sure facing the touching face downward. Note: Do not remove or insert SD cards when the power of the Digital Video Camera is on to avoid damaging files.
2.2 Loading the battery Please use only the battery provided or recommended by the manufacturer or dealer. Note: Insert batteries correctly according to this description. Error in inserting batteries could result in non-repairable damage to this Digital Video Camera Open LCD panel and open battery cover. Battery Status Indicator: Batteries full Batteries half full...
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Insert batteries according to the illustration. Close battery cover.
2.3 Charging the Battery You can use the adaptor attached to charge the lithium battery. Insert the lithium battery into the Digital Video Camera and connect to the cable of the adaptor. 2.4 The gestures of using the touch screen 2.4.1...
2.4.2 Slide Slide right or left to view the previous file or the next file under the Playback Mode. 2.4.3 Rotate Under Playback Mode, you can rotate the image by 90° /step as shown below.
Button UP to turn on/off the flash light: off, auto, fill-in; press Direction Button DOWN to delete the file when it’s in Playback mode. This Digital Video Camera is equipped with, Digital zoom( For 720p & below) and a 5X Optical Zoom function.
Recording Press the button to take movie button clip and voice recording Press the Playback button to Playback enter Playback mode Button playback the last file. 2.6 About LED Indicators Below table describes the meaning of the camera LED indicators: Indicator Color Definition Green...
2.7 Initial settings before use 2.7.1 Setting Date and Time Turn on the Digital Video Camera to set up the date and time for the first time. Set the date and time by moving up/down button or touch the screen to select.
3 LCD Display Information 3.1 In Movie Clip Mode The following table regarding the description of each icon and symbol will be shown when the Digital Video Camera is in DV Mode Movie Clip recording indicator Motion Detection Night Mode indicator...
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White balance indicator Macro indicator Battery status indicator Remaining recording time indicator Resolution indicator Compensation indicator Histogram indicator Playback indicator Digital Zoom indicator Menu Button Memory Status indicator : SD card indicator : Internal memory indicator (displayed when there is no SD card) Multi shot...
3.2 In Voice Recording Mode The following table regarding the description of each icon and symbol will be shown when the Digital Video Camera is in Voice Recording Mode ( ). Voice Recording Mode indicator Battery status indicator Recording time left indicator...
3.3 In DSC Mode The following table regarding the description of each icon and symbol will be shown when the Digital Video Camera is in DSC Mode ( DSC Mode indicator Night Mode indicator EV compensation indicator Effect indicator Metering Mode...
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Macro indicator Battery indicator Number of pictures left. Resolution indicator Backlight compensation Histogram indicator Playback Button Digital zoom indicator Menu Button Memory Status indicator : SD card indicator : Internal memory indicator (displayed when there is no SD card) Continuous Shot Mode Self-timer indicator...
4.1 Shooting a Movie Clip DV mode is the default setting after you power on the Digital Video Camera. Press the Recording button to start or stop moving recording. The Digital Video Camera will store the Movie clip automatically. DV Mode Indicator...
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LCD screen ratio will be different depending on the setting of Movie Clip resolution. Please refer to the table shown below: Video Resolution Preview 16:9 ratio FHD (1920 x 1080) HD (1280 x 720) WVGA (848x480) 4:3 ratio WEB (320 x 240)
Press the Recording button to start or stop video recording. While filming video, still image can be taken by pressing the shutter button. The Digital Video Camera will store the image automatically. Image resolution 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720...
It is also workable during recording a video clip. Press the shutter button in movie clip during playback . The Digital Video Camera will store the image automatically. Image resolution 1920 x 1080...
4.4 Voice Recording: 1. Turn on the Digital Video Camera. 2. Press the MODE button to enter Voice Recording mode. 3. Press the Recording button to start or stop Voice recording. Voice Recording Mode...
4.5 Movie Clip / Voice Clip Playback In Movie/Voice Recording Mode, press Playback Button to display recently stored file on the LCD screen. Playback Playback Mode indicator Playback Mode indicator...
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Press 4-Way Direction Button up/down, left/right to view the stored file. Press SET (Menu) Button to playback or touch the screen to select Playback of the file. To pause the Playback of file, press the Recording button or touch the screen icon ( Press the Playback Button to return to Movie/Voice Recording Mode.
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You can also playback the movie clip by different speed by touching (ON/OFF) the screen icon ( Playback speed is as below when Playback speed is as below when the the Slow Motion is “ “ “ “ OFF” ” ” ” : Slow Motion is “ON”: Rewind 1/2X play...
4.6 Shooting / Playback images 4.6.1 Taking a picture Turn on the power and adjust the Mode Button to DSC Mode. Press Shutter Button to capture images. DSC Mode indicator...
4.6.2 Images Playback In DSC Mode, press Playback Button to display the images on the LCD screen. Playback Playback Mode Indicator Press 4-Way Direction Button up/down, or left/right to view the stored files. Press SET (Menu) Button to replay or touch the screen to playback.
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Press SET(Menu) Button or touch the screen to return to full screen for viewing images. Touch the panel icon ( ) to enlarge or shrink the image. Then, you can move the image up/down or left/right. Press Playback Button again to return to DSC Mode.
5 LCD Display Information 5.1 Movie Clip Recording Mode: Please refer to the following table regarding the description of each icon and symbol. File Protect indicator Battery status indicator Playback Mode icon Length of each Movie Clip Resolution indicator Return Button Fast forward Playback Button Playback/Pause button...
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Fast rewind Playback Button Menu Button Memory Status indicator : SD card indicator : Internal memory indicator (displayed when there is no SD card) Slow motion Playback...
5.2 Voice Recording Mode: Please refer to the following table regarding the description of each icon and symbol. File Protect indicator Battery status indicator Playback Mode icon Length of each voice recording. Playback mode indicator Playback/Pause Button Menu Button Memory Status indicator : SD card indicator : Internal memory indicator (displayed when there is no SD card)
5.3 DSC Playback Mode Please refer to the following illustration to familiarize yourself with icons and symbols of DSC Playback Mode. DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) indicator File Protect indicator Exposure compensation indicator White balance Battery status indicator Image Playback Mode icon Number of pictures left...
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Resolution indicator Return Button Menu Button Zoom- Out indicator Zoom- In indicator Memory Status indicator : SD card indicator : Internal memory indicator (displayed when there is no SD card)
Movie options menu. 6.1.1 Movie Clip Resolution Turn on the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the DV Mode. Press SET (Menu) Button and press the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the Resolution item. Press SET (Menu) Button to display submenu;...
2. When setting to WEB video resolution, the LCD display aspect ratio is 4:3. 6.1.2 White Balance Turn on the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the DV Mode. Press SET (Menu) Button and move the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the White Balance item. Press SET (Menu) Button to display submenu;...
6.1.3 Effect Turn on the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the DV Mode. Press SET (Menu) Button and press the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the Effect item. Press SET (Menu) Button to display submenu; or touch the screen to select the item.
6.1.4 Metering Turn on the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the DV Mode. Press SET (Menu) Button and move the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the Metering item. Press SET (Menu) Button to display submenu; or touch the screen to select the item.
6.1.5 Backlight 1. Turn on the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the DV Mode. 2. Press SET (Menu) Button and move the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the Backlight item. Press SET (Menu) Button to display submenu; or touch the screen to select the item.
6.1.6 Night Mode Turn on the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the DV Mode. Press SET (Menu) Button and press the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the Night Mode item. Press SET (Menu) Button to display submenu; or touch the screen to select the item.
Movie Clip recording without human intervention. When the AE variation is detected, the recording will start immediately. Turn on the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the DV Mode. Press SET (Menu) Button and move the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the Motion Detection item.
-2.0EV to +2.0EV (at 0.5EV increment). The higher the EV value, the brighter the image will be. Turn on the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the DV Mode. Press SET (Menu) Button and move the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the EV Compensation item.
6.1.9 Multi shot Turn on the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the DV Mode. Press SET (Menu) Button and press the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the Multi shot item. Press SET (Menu) Button to display submenu; or touch the screen to select the item.
Movie Clip options menu. 6.2.1 Delete Turn on the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the Movie Clip/Voice Playback Mode. Press SET (Menu) Button and move the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the Delete item. Press SET (Menu) Button to display submenu;...
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Delete the current file Delete One Delete all files stored in the Digital Video Camera Delete All Note: The file cannot be recovered once it is deleted. Therefore, please make sure you have backed up the file before Delete. Protect files...
6.2.2 Protect Turn on the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the Movie Clip/Voice Playback Mode. Press SET (Menu) Button and move the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the Protect item. Press SET (Menu) Button to display submenu; or touch the screen to select the item.
Menu. 6.3.1 Still Image Resolution Turn on the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the DSC Mode. Press SET (Menu) Button and move the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the Resolution item. Press SET (Menu) Button to display submenu;...
6.3.2 White Balance Turn on the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the DSC Mode. Press SET (Menu) Button and move the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the White Balance item. Press SET (Menu Button) to display submenu; or touch the screen to select the item.
This Digital Video Camera can take standard color images, Black and White images, or Sepia color tone images. Turn on the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the DSC Mode. Press SET (Menu) Button and move the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the Effect item.
6.3.4 Metering Turn on the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the DSC Mode. Press SET (Menu) Button and move the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the Metering item. Press SET (Menu) Button to display submenu; or touch the screen to select the item.
6.3.5 Backlight Turn on the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the DSC Mode. Press SET (Menu) Button and move the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the Backlight item. Press SET (Menu) Button to display submenu; or touch the screen to select the item.
6.3.6 Night Mode Turn on the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the DSC Mode. Press SET (Menu) Button and move the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the Night Mode item. Press SET (Menu) Button to display submenu; or touch the screen to select the item.
6.3.7 Self-timer Turn on the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the DSC Mode. Press SET (Menu) Button and use the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the Self-timer item. Press SET (Menu Button) to display submenu; or touch the screen to select the item.
You can continuously shooting three pictures by this function, started by pressing and holding the Shutter Button and ending automatically by taken three pictures. Turn on the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the DSC Mode. Press SET (Menu) Button and press the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the Continuous Shot item.
-2.0EV to +2.0EV (at 0.5EV increment). The higher the EV value, the brighter the image will be. Turn on the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the DSC Mode. Press SET (Menu) Button and press the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the EV Compression item.
6.4.1 Delete Use this function to delete the files. Turn on the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the Playback Mode. Press SET (Menu) Button and press the 4-Way Direction Button Down; or touch the screen to select the file to be deleted or to delete all files.
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Press 4-Way Direction Button or touch the screen to select “O” YES or “X” No and press SET (Menu) Button to delete file(s). Note: The files cannot be recovered once deleted. Therefore, please make sure you have a backup file before delete. The protect files will not be able to delete.
6.4.2 Protect Turn on the power of Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the Playback Mode. Choose the file which you want to protect. Press SET (Menu) Button and move the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the Protect item.
6.4.3 Auto play This Digital Video Camera includes a slide show function that could playback each picture at a regular interval. Turn on the power of Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the Playback Mode. Press SET (Menu) Button and move the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the Auto play item.
6.4.4 Rotate Turn on the power of the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the Playback Mode. Use 4-Way Direction Button to highlight Rotate item and press SET (Menu) Button; or touch the screen to select the Left 90 or Right 90.
Use DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) function to indicate the printing information stored in the memory card. Turn on the power of the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the Playback Mode. Press Playback Button and press SET (Menu) Button to display Image Playback Menu;...
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DPOF Press the Playback Button or touch the screen to exit the image. Note:1. A memory card is required for the DPOF function. 2. If DPOF is set, the pictures to be printed are ordered to print.
This function can be used to display information on the LCD screen to help you in capturing best images and movie clips. Turn On the Digital Video Camera and switch to SET Mode. Press 4-Way Direction Button to highlight Information item.
6.5.3 Beep Turn on the power of Digital Video Camera and switch to SET Mode. Press the 4-Way Direction Button up or down to highlight the Beep and press SET (Menu) selection Button to confirm or touch the screen to select.
6.5.4 Default Use this function to reset all settings to default settings. 1. Turn on the power of Digital Video Camera and switch to SET Mode. 2. Press 4-Way Direction Button to highlight Default item. Press SET (Menu) Button to display submenu; or touch the screen to select the item.
6.5.5 TV standard Use the TV standard to set the TV system for your area. Turn on the power of Digital Video Camera and switch to SET Mode. Use 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the TV standard item. Press SET (Menu) Button to display submenu; or touch the screen to select the item.
6.5.6 This setting is for USB output function. You can select an external device to connect the Digital Video Camera by using the supplied USB cable. Turn on the Digital Video Camera and switch to SET Mode. Press 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the USB item.
6.5.7 Auto Power Off This function can be used to turn off the Digital Video Camera automatically after a period of time not using the Digital Video Camera. Turn on the Digital Video Camera and switch to SET Mode. Press 4-Way Direction Button to highlight Auto Power Off item.
6.5.8 Frequency Use the Frequency option to set the frequency system for your area. 1. Turn on the power of Digital Video Camera and switch to SET Mode. 2. Use 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the Frequency selection item. Press SET (Menu) Button to display submenu;...
6.5.9 Language Turn on the power of the Digital Video Camera. Then select the Mode Button to “SET”. Move 4-Way Direction Button up and down to highlight the Language and press SET (Menu) button to confirm or touch the screen to select.
6.5.10 Format This function allows you to format the memory card or the built-in memory. Turn on the power of Digital Video Camera and switch to SET Mode. Press 4-Way Direction Button to highlight Format item. Press SET (Menu) Button or touch the screen to display submenu.
If “Reset” is selected, the next file name will start from 0001 even after formatting, deleting or inserting a new memory card. Turn on the power of Digital Video Camera and switch to SET Mode. Press 4-Way Direction Button to highlight File Number item.
6.5.12 LCD brightness This function can be used to adjust the brightness of the screen. Turn on the Digital Video Camera and switch to SET Mode. Use 4-Way Direction Button to highlight LCD brightness item. Press SET (Menu) Button to display submenu; or touch the screen to select the item.
6.5.13 Instant Review This function can be used to instantly browse the files after taking the picture. Turn on the Digital Video Camera and switch to SET Mode. Press 4-Way Direction Button to highlight Instant Review item. Press SET (Menu) Button to display submenu; or touch the screen to select the item.
6.5.14 Volume Use this function to adjust the volume of sound. Turn on the Digital Video Camera and switch to SET Mode. Press the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight Volume item. Press SET (Menu) Button to display submenu; or touch the screen to select the item.
6.5.15 Start-up LOGO Use this function to the image that is displayed on the LCD when the digital camcorder is turned on. Turn on the Digital Camcorder and switch to Setup Menu. Press the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the Star-up Logo item.
7.1 Connecting to the Computer As shown in the illustration, use the USB cable provided to connect the Digital Video Camera to a PC for file transmission, or use the Digital Video Camera as a Web camera for conferencing purpose.
7.3 Connecting to a HD TV As shown in the illustration, use the HDMI cable provided to connect the Digital Video Camera to a HD TV for high resolution picture display.
8 Installing the Software 1. Place the CD ROM attached into the CD player. 2. If the CD is not executed automatically, please use Windows File Manager to execute the Install_CD.exe file in the CD. The following screen will be displayed. 3.
9 Editing Software ArcSoft Total Media Extreme(TME) ™ manages your media for you, and gives you tons of fun and exciting ways to create and share projects featuring your photo, video, and music files. Edit, enhance and add creative effects to your photos. You can Create your own movies or photo slide shows complete with soundtrack.
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution 1. Please insert 1. Batteries are not batteries inserted Can not turn on the correctly. correctly. power of Digital Video Camera. 2. Replace the 2. Batteries are batteries. exhausted. 1. Power saving 1. Please turn on the mode already power again.
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1. Unlock the memory card. 1. Memory card is Protected. 2. Reformat the Unable to use the memory card. 2. Memory card external memory Please make contains card. sure to backup non-DCF images the file before taken by other reformatting cameras.
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Contents Disclaimer..............5 Precautions ............. 6 Overall Introduction ......8 System Requirements ........8 Features ............8 Accessories ........... 9 External View..........10 Adjusting LCD Display........ 11 Getting Started ........12 Inserting SD Card........12 Loading the battery........13 Charging the Battery........15 The gestures of using the touch screen ...
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In DSC Mode ..........23 Using the Camera......25 Shooting a Movie Clip......... 25 Capturing a still image from a movie ..27 Capturing a still image in video mode..28 Voice Recording:......... 29 Movie Clip / Voice Clip Playback....30 Shooting / Playback images.......
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Menus of Movie Clip/Voice Playback..50 6.2.1 Delete ..........50 6.2.2 Protect ..........52 Menu options of Camera Mode ....53 6.3.1 Still Image Resolution ......53 6.3.2 White Balance ........54 6.3.3 Effect ........... 55 6.3.4 Metering..........56 6.3.5 Backlight ..........
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6.5.9 Language..........76 6.5.10 Format ..........77 6.5.11 File Number(Default: Series) ....78 6.5.12 LCD brightness........79 6.5.13 Instant Review ........80 6.5.14 Volume..........81 6.5.15 Start-up LOGO........82 PC and TV Connection......83 Connecting to the Computer...... 83 Connecting to a Standard TV ..... 83 Connecting to a HD TV .......
Thank you for purchasing this Digital Video Camera. Please make sure to read this manual thoroughly before using it and keep this manual in a safe place for future reference. Disclaimer This company will endeavor to make sure the contents of this manual are correct and up to date.
Stop using the Digital Video Camera if any kind of liquid or foreign object enters the Digital Video Camera. If it happens, power off the Digital Video Camera and contact your dealer for help.
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Power Supply Be sure to use the type of battery or battery charger attached to this Digital Video Camera. Using any other type of battery or battery charger might damage the equipment and render the guarantee void. Make sure the batteries are placed in the correct position.
1.1 System Requirements This Digital Video Camera requires a unit of computer with the following specifications: Windows® Vista / XP operating system or Mac OS 10.3 ~10.4 A CPU of at least the equivalent of Intel®...
2 Getting Started 2.1 Inserting SD Card Open LCD panel and open the battery cover. Insert an SD card and make sure facing the touching face downward. Note: Do not remove or insert SD cards when the power of the Digital Video Camera is on to avoid damaging files.
2.2 Loading the battery Please use only the battery provided or recommended by the manufacturer or dealer. Note: Insert batteries correctly according to this description. Error in inserting batteries could result in non-repairable damage to this Digital Video Camera Open LCD panel and open battery cover. Battery Status Indicator: Batteries full Batteries half full...
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Insert batteries according to the illustration. Close battery cover.
2.3 Charging the Battery You can use the adaptor attached to charge the lithium battery. Insert the lithium battery into the Digital Video Camera and connect to the cable of the adaptor. 2.4 The gestures of using the touch screen 2.4.1...
2.4.2 Slide Slide right or left to view the previous file or the next file under the Playback Mode. 2.4.3 Rotate Under Playback Mode, you can rotate the image by 90° /step as shown below.
Button UP to turn on/off the flash light: off, auto, fill-in; press Direction Button DOWN to delete the file when it’s in Playback mode. This Digital Video Camera is equipped with, Digital zoom( For 720p & below) and a 5X Optical Zoom function.
Recording Press the button to take movie button clip and voice recording Press the Playback button to Playback enter Playback mode Button playback the last file. 2.6 About LED Indicators Below table describes the meaning of the camera LED indicators: Indicator Color Definition Green...
2.7 Initial settings before use 2.7.1 Setting Date and Time Turn on the Digital Video Camera to set up the date and time for the first time. Set the date and time by moving up/down button or touch the screen to select.
3 LCD Display Information 3.1 In Movie Clip Mode The following table regarding the description of each icon and symbol will be shown when the Digital Video Camera is in DV Mode Movie Clip recording indicator Motion Detection Night Mode indicator...
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White balance indicator Macro indicator Battery status indicator Remaining recording time indicator Resolution indicator Compensation indicator Histogram indicator Playback indicator Digital Zoom indicator Menu Button Memory Status indicator : SD card indicator : Internal memory indicator (displayed when there is no SD card) Multi shot...
3.2 In Voice Recording Mode The following table regarding the description of each icon and symbol will be shown when the Digital Video Camera is in Voice Recording Mode ( ). Voice Recording Mode indicator Battery status indicator Recording time left indicator...
3.3 In DSC Mode The following table regarding the description of each icon and symbol will be shown when the Digital Video Camera is in DSC Mode ( DSC Mode indicator Night Mode indicator EV compensation indicator Effect indicator Metering Mode...
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Macro indicator Battery indicator Number of pictures left. Resolution indicator Backlight compensation Histogram indicator Playback Button Digital zoom indicator Menu Button Memory Status indicator : SD card indicator : Internal memory indicator (displayed when there is no SD card) Continuous Shot Mode Self-timer indicator...
4.1 Shooting a Movie Clip DV mode is the default setting after you power on the Digital Video Camera. Press the Recording button to start or stop moving recording. The Digital Video Camera will store the Movie clip automatically. DV Mode Indicator...
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LCD screen ratio will be different depending on the setting of Movie Clip resolution. Please refer to the table shown below: Video Resolution Preview 16:9 ratio FHD (1920 x 1080) HD (1280 x 720) WVGA (848x480) 4:3 ratio WEB (320 x 240)
Press the Recording button to start or stop video recording. While filming video, still image can be taken by pressing the shutter button. The Digital Video Camera will store the image automatically. Image resolution 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720...
It is also workable during recording a video clip. Press the shutter button in movie clip during playback . The Digital Video Camera will store the image automatically. Image resolution 1920 x 1080...
4.4 Voice Recording: 1. Turn on the Digital Video Camera. 2. Press the MODE button to enter Voice Recording mode. 3. Press the Recording button to start or stop Voice recording. Voice Recording Mode...
4.5 Movie Clip / Voice Clip Playback In Movie/Voice Recording Mode, press Playback Button to display recently stored file on the LCD screen. Playback Playback Mode indicator Playback Mode indicator...
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Press 4-Way Direction Button up/down, left/right to view the stored file. Press SET (Menu) Button to playback or touch the screen to select Playback of the file. To pause the Playback of file, press the Recording button or touch the screen icon ( Press the Playback Button to return to Movie/Voice Recording Mode.
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You can also playback the movie clip by different speed by touching (ON/OFF) the screen icon ( Playback speed is as below when Playback speed is as below when the the Slow Motion is “ “ “ “ OFF” ” ” ” : Slow Motion is “ON”: Rewind 1/2X play...
4.6 Shooting / Playback images 4.6.1 Taking a picture Turn on the power and adjust the Mode Button to DSC Mode. Press Shutter Button to capture images. DSC Mode indicator...
4.6.2 Images Playback In DSC Mode, press Playback Button to display the images on the LCD screen. Playback Playback Mode Indicator Press 4-Way Direction Button up/down, or left/right to view the stored files. Press SET (Menu) Button to replay or touch the screen to playback.
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Press SET(Menu) Button or touch the screen to return to full screen for viewing images. Touch the panel icon ( ) to enlarge or shrink the image. Then, you can move the image up/down or left/right. Press Playback Button again to return to DSC Mode.
5 LCD Display Information 5.1 Movie Clip Recording Mode: Please refer to the following table regarding the description of each icon and symbol. File Protect indicator Battery status indicator Playback Mode icon Length of each Movie Clip Resolution indicator Return Button Fast forward Playback Button Playback/Pause button...
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Fast rewind Playback Button Menu Button Memory Status indicator : SD card indicator : Internal memory indicator (displayed when there is no SD card) Slow motion Playback...
5.2 Voice Recording Mode: Please refer to the following table regarding the description of each icon and symbol. File Protect indicator Battery status indicator Playback Mode icon Length of each voice recording. Playback mode indicator Playback/Pause Button Menu Button Memory Status indicator : SD card indicator : Internal memory indicator (displayed when there is no SD card)
5.3 DSC Playback Mode Please refer to the following illustration to familiarize yourself with icons and symbols of DSC Playback Mode. DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) indicator File Protect indicator Exposure compensation indicator White balance Battery status indicator Image Playback Mode icon Number of pictures left...
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Resolution indicator Return Button Menu Button Zoom- Out indicator Zoom- In indicator Memory Status indicator : SD card indicator : Internal memory indicator (displayed when there is no SD card)
Movie options menu. 6.1.1 Movie Clip Resolution Turn on the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the DV Mode. Press SET (Menu) Button and press the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the Resolution item. Press SET (Menu) Button to display submenu;...
2. When setting to WEB video resolution, the LCD display aspect ratio is 4:3. 6.1.2 White Balance Turn on the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the DV Mode. Press SET (Menu) Button and move the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the White Balance item. Press SET (Menu) Button to display submenu;...
6.1.3 Effect Turn on the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the DV Mode. Press SET (Menu) Button and press the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the Effect item. Press SET (Menu) Button to display submenu; or touch the screen to select the item.
6.1.4 Metering Turn on the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the DV Mode. Press SET (Menu) Button and move the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the Metering item. Press SET (Menu) Button to display submenu; or touch the screen to select the item.
6.1.5 Backlight 1. Turn on the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the DV Mode. 2. Press SET (Menu) Button and move the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the Backlight item. Press SET (Menu) Button to display submenu; or touch the screen to select the item.
6.1.6 Night Mode Turn on the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the DV Mode. Press SET (Menu) Button and press the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the Night Mode item. Press SET (Menu) Button to display submenu; or touch the screen to select the item.
Movie Clip recording without human intervention. When the AE variation is detected, the recording will start immediately. Turn on the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the DV Mode. Press SET (Menu) Button and move the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the Motion Detection item.
-2.0EV to +2.0EV (at 0.5EV increment). The higher the EV value, the brighter the image will be. Turn on the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the DV Mode. Press SET (Menu) Button and move the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the EV Compensation item.
6.1.9 Multi shot Turn on the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the DV Mode. Press SET (Menu) Button and press the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the Multi shot item. Press SET (Menu) Button to display submenu; or touch the screen to select the item.
Movie Clip options menu. 6.2.1 Delete Turn on the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the Movie Clip/Voice Playback Mode. Press SET (Menu) Button and move the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the Delete item. Press SET (Menu) Button to display submenu;...
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Delete the current file Delete One Delete all files stored in the Digital Video Camera Delete All Note: The file cannot be recovered once it is deleted. Therefore, please make sure you have backed up the file before Delete. Protect files...
6.2.2 Protect Turn on the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the Movie Clip/Voice Playback Mode. Press SET (Menu) Button and move the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the Protect item. Press SET (Menu) Button to display submenu; or touch the screen to select the item.
Menu. 6.3.1 Still Image Resolution Turn on the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the DSC Mode. Press SET (Menu) Button and move the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the Resolution item. Press SET (Menu) Button to display submenu;...
6.3.2 White Balance Turn on the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the DSC Mode. Press SET (Menu) Button and move the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the White Balance item. Press SET (Menu Button) to display submenu; or touch the screen to select the item.
This Digital Video Camera can take standard color images, Black and White images, or Sepia color tone images. Turn on the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the DSC Mode. Press SET (Menu) Button and move the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the Effect item.
6.3.4 Metering Turn on the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the DSC Mode. Press SET (Menu) Button and move the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the Metering item. Press SET (Menu) Button to display submenu; or touch the screen to select the item.
6.3.5 Backlight Turn on the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the DSC Mode. Press SET (Menu) Button and move the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the Backlight item. Press SET (Menu) Button to display submenu; or touch the screen to select the item.
6.3.6 Night Mode Turn on the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the DSC Mode. Press SET (Menu) Button and move the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the Night Mode item. Press SET (Menu) Button to display submenu; or touch the screen to select the item.
6.3.7 Self-timer Turn on the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the DSC Mode. Press SET (Menu) Button and use the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the Self-timer item. Press SET (Menu Button) to display submenu; or touch the screen to select the item.
You can continuously shooting three pictures by this function, started by pressing and holding the Shutter Button and ending automatically by taken three pictures. Turn on the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the DSC Mode. Press SET (Menu) Button and press the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the Continuous Shot item.
-2.0EV to +2.0EV (at 0.5EV increment). The higher the EV value, the brighter the image will be. Turn on the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the DSC Mode. Press SET (Menu) Button and press the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the EV Compression item.
6.4.1 Delete Use this function to delete the files. Turn on the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the Playback Mode. Press SET (Menu) Button and press the 4-Way Direction Button Down; or touch the screen to select the file to be deleted or to delete all files.
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Press 4-Way Direction Button or touch the screen to select “O” YES or “X” No and press SET (Menu) Button to delete file(s). Note: The files cannot be recovered once deleted. Therefore, please make sure you have a backup file before delete. The protect files will not be able to delete.
6.4.2 Protect Turn on the power of Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the Playback Mode. Choose the file which you want to protect. Press SET (Menu) Button and move the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the Protect item.
6.4.3 Auto play This Digital Video Camera includes a slide show function that could playback each picture at a regular interval. Turn on the power of Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the Playback Mode. Press SET (Menu) Button and move the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the Auto play item.
6.4.4 Rotate Turn on the power of the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the Playback Mode. Use 4-Way Direction Button to highlight Rotate item and press SET (Menu) Button; or touch the screen to select the Left 90 or Right 90.
Use DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) function to indicate the printing information stored in the memory card. Turn on the power of the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the Playback Mode. Press Playback Button and press SET (Menu) Button to display Image Playback Menu;...
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DPOF Press the Playback Button or touch the screen to exit the image. Note:1. A memory card is required for the DPOF function. 2. If DPOF is set, the pictures to be printed are ordered to print.
This function can be used to display information on the LCD screen to help you in capturing best images and movie clips. Turn On the Digital Video Camera and switch to SET Mode. Press 4-Way Direction Button to highlight Information item.
6.5.3 Beep Turn on the power of Digital Video Camera and switch to SET Mode. Press the 4-Way Direction Button up or down to highlight the Beep and press SET (Menu) selection Button to confirm or touch the screen to select.
6.5.4 Default Use this function to reset all settings to default settings. 1. Turn on the power of Digital Video Camera and switch to SET Mode. 2. Press 4-Way Direction Button to highlight Default item. Press SET (Menu) Button to display submenu; or touch the screen to select the item.
6.5.5 TV standard Use the TV standard to set the TV system for your area. Turn on the power of Digital Video Camera and switch to SET Mode. Use 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the TV standard item. Press SET (Menu) Button to display submenu; or touch the screen to select the item.
6.5.6 This setting is for USB output function. You can select an external device to connect the Digital Video Camera by using the supplied USB cable. Turn on the Digital Video Camera and switch to SET Mode. Press 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the USB item.
6.5.7 Auto Power Off This function can be used to turn off the Digital Video Camera automatically after a period of time not using the Digital Video Camera. Turn on the Digital Video Camera and switch to SET Mode. Press 4-Way Direction Button to highlight Auto Power Off item.
6.5.8 Frequency Use the Frequency option to set the frequency system for your area. 1. Turn on the power of Digital Video Camera and switch to SET Mode. 2. Use 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the Frequency selection item. Press SET (Menu) Button to display submenu;...
6.5.9 Language Turn on the power of the Digital Video Camera. Then select the Mode Button to “SET”. Move 4-Way Direction Button up and down to highlight the Language and press SET (Menu) button to confirm or touch the screen to select.
6.5.10 Format This function allows you to format the memory card or the built-in memory. Turn on the power of Digital Video Camera and switch to SET Mode. Press 4-Way Direction Button to highlight Format item. Press SET (Menu) Button or touch the screen to display submenu.
If “Reset” is selected, the next file name will start from 0001 even after formatting, deleting or inserting a new memory card. Turn on the power of Digital Video Camera and switch to SET Mode. Press 4-Way Direction Button to highlight File Number item.
6.5.12 LCD brightness This function can be used to adjust the brightness of the screen. Turn on the Digital Video Camera and switch to SET Mode. Use 4-Way Direction Button to highlight LCD brightness item. Press SET (Menu) Button to display submenu; or touch the screen to select the item.
6.5.13 Instant Review This function can be used to instantly browse the files after taking the picture. Turn on the Digital Video Camera and switch to SET Mode. Press 4-Way Direction Button to highlight Instant Review item. Press SET (Menu) Button to display submenu; or touch the screen to select the item.
6.5.14 Volume Use this function to adjust the volume of sound. Turn on the Digital Video Camera and switch to SET Mode. Press the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight Volume item. Press SET (Menu) Button to display submenu; or touch the screen to select the item.
6.5.15 Start-up LOGO Use this function to the image that is displayed on the LCD when the digital camcorder is turned on. Turn on the Digital Camcorder and switch to Setup Menu. Press the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the Star-up Logo item.
7.1 Connecting to the Computer As shown in the illustration, use the USB cable provided to connect the Digital Video Camera to a PC for file transmission, or use the Digital Video Camera as a Web camera for conferencing purpose.
7.3 Connecting to a HD TV As shown in the illustration, use the HDMI cable provided to connect the Digital Video Camera to a HD TV for high resolution picture display.
8 Installing the Software 1. Place the CD ROM attached into the CD player. 2. If the CD is not executed automatically, please use Windows File Manager to execute the Install_CD.exe file in the CD. The following screen will be displayed. 3.
9 Editing Software ArcSoft Total Media Extreme(TME) ™ manages your media for you, and gives you tons of fun and exciting ways to create and share projects featuring your photo, video, and music files. Edit, enhance and add creative effects to your photos. You can Create your own movies or photo slide shows complete with soundtrack.
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution 1. Please insert 1. Batteries are not batteries inserted Can not turn on the correctly. correctly. power of Digital Video Camera. 2. Replace the 2. Batteries are batteries. exhausted. 1. Power saving 1. Please turn on the mode already power again.
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1. Unlock the memory card. 1. Memory card is Protected. 2. Reformat the Unable to use the memory card. 2. Memory card external memory Please make contains card. sure to backup non-DCF images the file before taken by other reformatting cameras.
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