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  • Page 1 Digital Camcorder User Manual...
  • Page 2 <Note>...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Overall Introduction ......15 System Requirements ........15 Features .............. 15 Digital Video Camera & Accessories ....16 External View ............. 17 Adjusting LCD Display ........18 Getting Started ........19 Inserting SD Card ..........19 Loading the Battery .......... 20 Charging the Battery ........
  • Page 4 Using the Camera ....... 33 Shooting a Movie Clip........33 Pause Recording a Movie Clip ......33 Shooting a photo ..........33 Voice Recording Mode ........33 Movie Clip / Voice Clip Playback ...... 34 Shooting / Playback Photos ......36 Shooting Photos..........
  • Page 5 EV Compensation ........47 6.1.11 Backlight............48 6.1.12 Contrast ............. 48 6.1.13 Sharpness ............ 49 6.1.14 Motion Detection ........49 6.1.15 Slow Motion Video ........51 6.1.16 Menu Options of Movie Clip/Voice Playback . 52 6.2.1 File Protection ..........52 Play Options ..........
  • Page 6 File Protection ..........62 6.4.1 Slide Show Setting........62 6.4.2 Slide Show Effect......... 63 6.4.3 Delete ............63 6.4.4 DPOF ............64 6.4.5 Rotate ............64 6.4.6 Setting Menu ............. 65 TV Type ............65 6.5.1 File Number (Default: Serial) ...... 66 6.5.2 Date/Time ...........
  • Page 7 Installing the Software ....... 72 Editing Software ........73 Appendix ..........74 Specifications ............... 74 Troubleshooting ............76...

  • Page 8: About This Manual

    Copyright Copyright 2012 by BenQ Corporation. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language or computer language, in...
  • Page 9 The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it Battery is recycled in a manner that protects human health and environment. Recycling information: See http://www.benq.com/support/recycle for details.

  • Page 10: Ce Regulatory Notice

    CE Regulatory Notice Name: BenQ Europe B.V. Address: Ekkersrijt 4130, 5692 DC Son, the Netherlands TEL/Fax: +31 (499) 750 500 /+31 (499) 750-599 is herewith confirmed to comply with the requirements set out in the Council Directives on the Approximation of the Laws of the Member States relating Electromagnetic Compatibility (2004/108/EC);...

  • Page 11: Fcc Statement

    FCC Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

  • Page 12: Safety Warning And Notice

    Safety Warning and Notice Before operating the camcorder, please make sure that you read and fully understand the content in this section. If you ignore and violate all safety warning notices indicated in this section, the camcorder warranty may be void.
  • Page 13 To prevent electric shock, do not attempt to disassemble or repair your camcorder by yourself. Some camcorder models accept non-rechargeable batteries. When using these batteries, do not charge them. Otherwise, dangers such as explosion and fire may occur. Warranty Warranty is void if damage or system failure occurred due to outside factors such as collision, fire, flood, dirt, sewage, earthquake, and other force majeure events as well as incorrect usage of electricity or use of non-original accessories.

  • Page 14: Operating Environment

    Finger grease may be left on the camcorder lens and will result in unclear images or videos. To avoid this problem, be sure to clean the camcorder lens before taking pictures or recording videos. You should also clean the camcorder lens on a regular basis. If the lens is dirty, use a lens brush or soft cloth to clean the lens.
  • Page 15 Do not use your camcorder outdoors when it is raining or snowing. Do not use your camcorder in or near water. The camcorder operating temperature is between 0 and 40 degrees Celsius. It is normal for the operating time to be shortened when the temperature is low.
  • Page 16 Besides meeting international regulatory requirement and standards pertaining to environmental management, BenQ has spared no efforts in pushing our initiatives further to incorporate life cycle design in the aspects of material selection, manufacturing, packaging, transportation, using and disposal of the products.

  • Page 17: Overall Introduction

    1 Overall Introduction Please read this chapter to understand the features and functions of this Digital Video Camera. This chapter also includes the description of system requirement, package contents, and hardware components. 1.1 System Requirements This Digital Video Camera requires a unit of computer with the following specifications: •...

  • Page 18: Digital Video Camera & Accessories

    1.3 Digital Video Camera & Accessories This package should contain the following items. In case there is any missing or damaged item, please contact your dealer immediately. 1. Digital video camera 2. Quick Guide 3. Software CD 4. HDMI cable 5.

  • Page 19: External View

    1.4 External View Lens Shutter Button Flash Light Playback Button Self-timer Indicator Power Button LED Indicator OK Button Mode Button Menu Button Battery / Memory Card Recording Button Compartment USB/HDMI/TV/Audio Output Tripod socket Status Display Hand Strap Speaker Microphone Zoom Button...

  • Page 20: Adjusting Lcd Display

    1.5 Adjusting LCD Display Before taking pictures or recording movie clips, please rotate according to the illustrations below.

  • Page 21: Getting Started

    2 Getting Started 2.1 Inserting SD Card Insert an SD card and make sure facing the touching face downward. Note: Do not remove or insert an SD card when the power of the Digital Video Camera is on to avoid damaging files.

  • Page 22: Loading The Battery

    2.2 Loading the Battery Please use only the battery provided or recommended by the manufacturer or dealer. Note: Insert the battery correctly according to this description. Error in inserting the battery could result in non-repairable damage to this Digital Video Camera. Open battery cover.
  • Page 23 Close battery cover. Battery / Power Status Indicator: Battery full Battery half full Battery empty The device power is supplied by DC input. (The battery is not charged.)

  • Page 24: Charging The Battery

    2.3 Charging the Battery You can use the adaptor attached to charge the Lithium-Ion battery. Insert the Lithium-Ion battery into the Digital Video Camera and connect to the cable of the adaptor. (You can also charge the battery by using the USB cable from a computer.)

  • Page 25: The Gestures Of Using The Touch Screen

    2.4 The Gestures of Using the Touch Screen Single touch 2.4.1 You can touch hotkey to change settings as shown below (Take DV function as an example). E.I.S. (Electronic Image Stabilizer): on / off AF lock: on / off Focus mode: (Auto Focus / Touch AF Menu...

  • Page 26: Slide

    Slide 2.4.2 Slide right or left to view the previous file or the next file under the [Playback] Mode. Rotate 2.4.3 Under [Playback] Mode, you can rotate the image by 90°/step as shown below.

  • Page 27: Buttons & Functions

    2.5 Buttons & Functions Description Button Function Power To turn ON/OFF the Digital Video Button Camera. Menu To display the main OSD menu. Button There are three operating modes for the Digital Video Camera: DV MODE Mode, DSC Mode, and Voice Button Recording Mode.

  • Page 28: About Led Indicators

    Shutter To take images. Button This Digital Video Camera is equipped with 23X Optical Zoom: Zoom press the button Right (T) to pull in Button the distance of the subject, or press the button Left (W) to move away the distance from the object. Playback To enter Playback mode.

  • Page 29: Initial Settings Before Use

    2.7 Initial Settings Before Use Setting Language 2.7.1 1. It is automatic to move on to Language setting after setting Date/Time. 2. Press the [4-Way Direction] Button left/right or touch the screen for selection. Then press up/down for confirmation. 3. Press OK Button to confirm the setting.

  • Page 30: Setting Date And Time

    Setting Date and Time 2.7.2 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. Press the [4-Way Direction] Button up left/right to select each column.

  • Page 31: Lcd Display Information

    3 LCD Display Information 3.1 In DV Mode Please refer to the following table. Resolution indicator Scene mode Indicator Remaining recording time indicator DV mode indicator Battery status indicator White balance indicator Exposure compensation indicator Metering mode Playback button Histogram indicator...

  • Page 32: In Voice Recording Mode

    Menu button Focus mode button Auto Focus button E.I.S. button (On/Off) 3.2 In Voice Recording Mode Please refer to the following table. Recording time left indicator Voice Recording Mode indicator Battery status indicator Playback button Menu button...

  • Page 33: In Dsc Mode

    3.3 In DSC Mode Please refer to the following table. Resolution indicator Scene Mode indicator Number of pictures left DSC Mode indicator Battery indicator White balance indicator EV compensation indicator Metering mode Playback button Histogram indicator...
  • Page 34 Menu button Flashlight mode selection (off/auto) Focus mode button Self-timer indicator Face Detection Drive mode...

  • Page 35: Using The Camera

    4 Using the Camera 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/stop recording. The Digital Video Camera will store the movie clip automatically. 4.2 Pause Recording a Movie Clip Press OK Button during recording a movie clip.

  • Page 36: Movie Clip / Voice Clip Playback

    4.5 Movie Clip / Voice Clip Playback 1. In [DV]/ [DSC]/ [Voice Recording] Recording Mode, press [Playback] Button to display recently stored files on the LCD screen. Playback Movie clip playback mode Voice clip playback mode 2. Press [4-Way Direction] Button left/right to view stored files. Press OK Button to playback or touch the screen to select Playback of the file.
  • Page 37 3. To pause the Playback of file, press the [Recording] Button or touch the screen icon 4. Press [Playback] Button again to return to DV/DSC/Voice Recording Mode. Press [Playback] Button again to return to DV/DSC/Voice Recording Mode. 5. You can also playback the movie clip in different speeds by touching (ON/OFF) the screen icon Playback speed is as below when the Slow Motion is “on”: Rewind...

  • Page 38: Shooting / Playback Photos

    6. Capture the image from movie clip playback. Press [Shutter] Button in replaying the movie clip. The Digital Video Camera will store captured still images automatically in the image size (resolution) you select (1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 848 x 480, or 432 x 240).
  • Page 39 4. Press [Playback] Button again to return to [DSC] Mode.

  • Page 40: Lcd Display Information

    5 LCD Display Information 5.1 DV Playback Mode Please refer to the following table. Folder and file number Length of each Movie Clip File Protection indicator Battery status indicator Resolution indicator Slow motion playback button Return button Sound volume touch icons Volume (“+”...
  • Page 41 Fast forward playback button Fast rewind playback button Menu button Delete button...

  • Page 42: Voice Recording Playback Mode

    5.2 Voice Recording Playback Mode Please refer to the following table. Folder and file number Length of each voice clip File Protection indicator Battery status indicator Return button Sound volume touch icons Volume (“+” for up and “-“ for down) Playback/Pause button Fast forward playback button Fast rewind playback button...

  • Page 43: Dsc Playback Mode

    5.3 DSC Playback Mode Please refer to the following table. Folder and file number DPOF(Digital Print Order Format) indicator File Protection indicator Battery status indicator ISO value Resolution indicator Return button Zoom-Out indicator Zoom-In indicator Next file Previous file Menu button Delete button...

  • Page 44: Menu Options

    6 Menu Options Please read this chapter to understand the settings and advanced operations of this Digital Video Camera. 6.1 Menus of Movie Clip Mode Press [MENU] button to display menu options of movie clip under the [DV] mode. Quality 6.1.1 1.

  • Page 45: Resolution

    4. If High Bit Rate is selected, transfer speeds of some Class 4 SD cards may not support video recording. So, Class 6 or above SD cards are recommended if High Bit Rate is selected. Also, If [High Bit Rate] is selected, [Pre-recording] and [Dual Streams] will be disabled Resolution 6.1.2...

  • Page 46: Pre-Recording

    Pre-recording 6.1.3 Power [On] the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the [DV] mode. Press [MENU] Button and press [4-way Direction] Button to select the [Pre-recording] item. Press OK Button or touch the screen to display submenu. Use [4-way Direction] Button to choose [Off]/[On], and press OK Button or click the screen to confirm the setting.

  • Page 47: Face Detection

    4. If [Dual Streams] is selected, [Face Detection] 、[Time Lapse] 、[Slow Motion Video] 、[Electronic Image Stabilizer] and [Date/Time stamp] will be disabled Note: Dual streams only support these video formats: NTSC: 1920 x 1080 30fps, 1280 x 720 60fps, and 1280 x 720 30fps. PAL: 1920 x 1080 25fps, 1280 x 720 50fps, and 1280 x 720 25fps.

  • Page 48: White Balance

    White Balance 6.1.8 1. Power [On] the Digital Video Camera and ensure it is in the [DV] mode. 2. Press [MENU] Button and press [4-way Direction] Button to select the [White Balance] item. Press OK Button to display submenu; or touch the panel to select the item.

  • Page 49: Metering

    Recordings with natural color. Normal Recordings with oil painting color. Recordings with sepia-toned color. Sepia Recordings with negative color. Negative Recordings with black/white color. Recordings with bright color. Vivid 6.1.10 Metering 1. Power [On] the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the [DV] mode.

  • Page 50: Backlight

    1. Power [On] the Digital Video Camera and ensure it is in the [DV] mode. 2. Press [MENU] Button and then press [4-way Direction] Button to select the [EV Compensation] item. Press OK Button or touch the screen to display submenu. 3.

  • Page 51: Sharpness

    6.1.14 Sharpness 1. Power [On] the Digital Video Camera and ensure it is in the [DV] mode. 2. Press [MENU] Button and press [4-way Direction] Button to select the [Sharpness] item. Press OK Button or touch the screen to display submenu.
  • Page 52 The following image will be shown when the motion detection function is Motion Detection On If the pillar rises to peak, the Digital Video Camera will take movie clips automatically without pressing the recording button. Start recording...

  • Page 53: Slow Motion Video

    If the pillar disappears, the Digital Video Camera will end taking movie clips automatically without pressing the recording button. recording 6.1.16 Slow Motion Video 1. Turn [On] the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the [DV] mode. 2.

  • Page 54: Menu Options Of Movie Clip/Voice Playback

    6.2 Menu Options of Movie Clip/Voice Playback When in [Movie Clip]/ [Voice] playback mode, press the [MENU] Button to show the movie clip options menu. File Protection 6.2.1 1. Power [On] the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the [Movie Clip]/ [Voice] Playback mode.

  • Page 55: Play Options

    Play Options 6.2.2 1. Power [On] the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the [Movie Clip]/ [Voice] playback mode. 2. Press [MENU] Button. Then, press [4-way Direction] Button or touch the screen to select the [Play Options] item. Press OK Button or touch the screen to display submenu.
  • Page 56 5. You can choose the [Delete Selections] item to delete certain file. Delete one file. Delete One Delete all files. Delete All Select the file and delete. Delete Selections Note: The files cannot be recovered once deleted. Therefore, please make sure you have a backup file before delete.

  • Page 57: Menu Options Of Camera Mode

    6.3 Menu Options of Camera Mode During [DSC] Mode, press [MENU] Button to display camera mode option menu. Quality 6.3.1 1. Turn [On] the Digital Video Camera and ensure it is in the [DSC] mode. 2. Press [MENU] Button and press [4-way Direction] Button to select the [Quality] item.

  • Page 58: Capture Mode

    2592 x 1728 pixels 2592 x 1458 pixels 16:9 Capture Mode 6.3.3 1. Power [On] the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the [DSC] mode. 2. Press [MENU] Button and then press [4-way Direction] Button to select the [Capture Mode] item. Press OK Button or touch the screen to display submenu.

  • Page 59: Face Detection

    3. Press [4-way Direction] Button to select [Off], [1 second], [3 seconds], or [5 seconds]. Press OK Button or touch the screen to confirm. Face Detection 6.3.5 1. Power [On] the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the [DSC] mode.

  • Page 60: Effect

    3. Press [4-way Direction] Button to select [Auto], [Incandescent], [Daylight], [Cloudy], [Fluorescent], or [Preset]. Press OK Button or touch the screen to confirm. Automatic white balance adjustment. Auto The setting is suitable for Incandescent lamp lighting, or Incandescent environments with dark light. For daylight recording.

  • Page 61: Metering

    Images with bright color. Vivid Metering 6.3.9 1. Turn [On] the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the [DSC] mode. 2. Press [MENU] Button and press [4-way Direction] Button to select the [Metering] item. Press OK Button or touch the screen to display submenu.

  • Page 62: Ev Compensation

    6.3.11 EV Compensation Use this function to adjust the value of EV compensation, which is ranged from -2.0EV to +2.0EV (at 0.3EV increment). The higher the EV value, the brighter the image will be. 1. Power [On] the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the [DSC] mode.

  • Page 63: Sharpness

    Images with brighter scenes. High Images with darker scenes. 6.3.14 Sharpness 1. Power [On] the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the [DSC] mode. 2. Press [MENU] Button and press [4-way Direction] Button to select the [Sharpness] item. Press OK Button or touch the screen to display submenu.

  • Page 64: Menu Options Of Photo Playback

    6.4 Menu Options of Photo Playback File Protection 6.4.1 Turn [On] the Digital Video Camera and ensure it is in the [Playback] mode. Press [MENU] Button and press [4-way Direction] Button to select the [File Protection] item; press OK Button or touch the screen to display submenu.

  • Page 65: Slide Show Effect

    2. Press [4-way Direction] Button to select the [Slide Show Setting] item to enter into submenu; or touch the screen to select the item. 3. Use [4-way Direction] Button or touch the screen to choose [Off], [1 Second], or [3 Seconds]. The images will playback automatically. Slide Show Effect 6.4.3 Turn [On] the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the...

  • Page 66: Dpof

    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. You must unlock the file before deleting the protected file. DPOF 6.4.5 Use DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) to mark the printing information stored in the memory card.

  • Page 67: Setting Menu

    6.5 Setting Menu Setting Menu can be applied on all kinds of the Digital Video Camera settings. TV Type 6.5.1 1. Power [On] the Digital Video Camera and switch to [Setting] mode. 2. Press [4-way Direction] Button to select the [TV Type] item. Press OK Button or touch the panel to display submenu.

  • Page 68: File Number (Default: Serial)

    File Number (Default: Serial) 6.5.2 The file number can be set in this function. Turn [On] the Digital Video Camera and switch to [Setting] mode. Press [4-way Direction] Button to select the [File Number] item. Press OK Button or touch the screen to display submenu. Press [4-way Direction] Button to choose [Reset]/ [Serial], then press OK Button or touch the panel to confirm.

  • Page 69: Lcd Brightness

    LCD Brightness 6.5.6 This function is to adjust the brightness of LCD. 1. Turn [On] the Digital Video Camera and switch to [Setting] mode. 2. Use [4-way Direction] Button to select the [LCD Brightness] item, then press OK Button or click the screen to confirm. 3.

  • Page 70: Language

    Language 6.5.9 Please refer to chapter 2.7.2 “Setting Time/Date and Language.” 1. Turn [On] the Digital Video Camera and switch to [Setting] mode. Move [4-way Direction] Button left/right to select the [Language] item, and press OK Button or click the screen to confirm. 6.5.10 Flicker Use this setting to adjust the frequency system which corresponds to your local area.

  • Page 71: Sound

    6.5.12 Sound Use this function to adjust the sound volume. 1. Turn [On] the Digital Video Camera and switch to [Setting] mode. 2. Press [4-way Direction] Button to select the [Sound] item. Press OK Button or touch the screen to display submenu. 3.

  • Page 72: Pc And Tv Connection

    7 PC and TV Connection 7.1 Connecting to the Computer As shown below, use the provided USB cable and connect the Digital Video Camera to a PC for file transmission. 7.2 Connecting to TV As shown below, use the provided video cable and connect the Digital Video Camera to a TV.
  • Page 73 As shown below, use the provided HDMI cable to connect the Digital Video Camera to a TV for high resolution picture display.

  • Page 74: Installing The Software

    8 Installing the Software Place the attached CD ROM into the CD player. If the CD does not execute automatically, please use Windows File Manager to execute the Install_CD.exe file in the CD. The following screen will be shown up. Press the [Menu] item to start the installation process according to the instructions on-screen.

  • Page 75: Editing Software

    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.

  • Page 76: Appendix

    10 Appendix Specifications Sensor 1/3.2 inch. 5 Mega Pixels CMOS sensor 23X optical zoom Zoom Digital zoom: Still: 60X ,Video: 120X Playback: Up to 10X F = 3.5(W) ~ 4.1 (T) Lens f = 4 ~ 92 mm 20 cm ~ Infinity (Wide); Focus range 200 cm ~ Infinity (Tele) 3.5”...
  • Page 77 Dimensions / 123.5 x 55 x 59.2 mm Weight 330 g (without battery & SD card) Digital output: USB 2.0 compatible Interface Audio / Video output: NTSC/PAL; HDMI Quick Guide / Lithium-Ion battery / AV Cable / Accessories HDMI cable / USB cable / Software CD ROM / Adaptor / Hand Strap / Pouch...

  • Page 78: Troubleshooting

    All buttons can not Take out the battery in the connecting the camera to work or camera hangs. camera and re-insert again. other device. Technical support For technical assistance, free driver updates, product information, and news releases, visit the following web site: http://www.BenQ.com...

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