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Table of content ....................................................................................................... 1
Safety Instructions .................................................................................................... 4
Preventing electric shocks ..................................................................................... 4
Risk of explosion ................................................................................................... 4
Preventing fire hazards.......................................................................................... 5
Risk of poisoning................................................................................................... 5
Risk of chemical burns........................................................................................... 5
Preventing damage to the eyes ............................................................................. 5
Preventing damage to the ears.............................................................................. 6
Preventing damage to the camcorder ................................................................... 6
Preventing damage to the battery ......................................................................... 6
Preventing breakages ............................................................................................ 6
Preventing data loss .............................................................................................. 7
Preventing damage to SD cards ............................................................................ 7
Protecting from condensation............................................................................... 7
The Camcorder......................................................................................................... 9
Product description............................................................................................... 9
Package contents .................................................................................................. 9
Overview of the appliance .................................................................................. 10
Front ............................................................................................................. 10
Rear ............................................................................................................... 10
Rear ............................................................................................................... 11
Getting started ....................................................................................................... 11
Getting started ....................................................................................................... 12
Charging the battery ........................................................................................... 12
Switching the camcorder on and off ................................................................... 13
Display information............................................................................................. 14
Changing the mode of operation ........................................................................ 16
Using the on-screen menus................................................................................. 16
Main menu............................................................................................................. 17
Film mode menu................................................................................................. 18
Resolution ..................................................................................................... 18
Exposure........................................................................................................ 19
Light .............................................................................................................. 19
Definition ...................................................................................................... 19
White balance................................................................................................ 19
Stabilisation ................................................................................................... 20
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Rear ....................... 11 Getting started ....................... 11 Getting started ....................... 12 Charging the battery ................... 12 Switching the camcorder on and off ..............13 Display information..................... 14 Changing the mode of operation ................ 16 Using the on-screen menus................. 16 Main menu......................17 Film mode menu.................... - Page 2 Motion detection function ................20 Night shots ....................20 Finishing......................20 Recording films ....................21 Selecting the settings..................21 Film playback ...................... 21 Playback on the LC display ................21 Playback on a TV set ..................22 Functions in playback mode................23 Deleting films ....................
- Page 3 Deleting sound recordings ................43 Loading and playing MP3 music ................. 44 Loading MP3 music ..................44 Playing MP3 music ..................45 Using earphones.................... 46 Setting menu ......................47 Sound settings ....................47 Setting the time ....................48 Formatting memory / SD card................49 TV system......................
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Page 4: Safety Instructions
• Switch the camcorder off immediately if it malfunctions. • Do not allow the camcorder or mains adapter to come into contact with rain or be splashed by water. • Do not place containers containing liquid, e.g. vases, on the appliance, the mains adapter or near to these and protect all parts of the device from rain and water. -
Page 5: Preventing Fire Hazards
CAUTION! There is a risk of explosion if rechargeable batteries are replaced incorrectly. Replace only with the same or equivalent type. Preventing fire hazards • Always uncoil the entire length of the mains cable. • Ensure there is adequate ventilation and never cover the mains adapter. •... -
Page 6: Preventing Damage To The Ears
Direct intense heat can damage the battery. Therefore do not expose the camcorder to any sources of direct heat. • If the camcorder is not going to be used for long periods, remove the battery. Preventing breakages • Do not drop the camcorder. -
Page 7: Preventing Data Loss
• Avoid rapid changes in temperature. • Place the camcorder in a protective case or plastic bag before exposing it to any sudden changes in temperature. • Do not immediately connect the device to the power supply if the unit has been moved from a cold environment to a warm room. - Page 8 (e.g. trouser pocket). This symbol on the camcorder certifies that the camcorder complies with EU guidelines (European Union) on radiated emissions. CE stands for Conformité Européenne (European conformity)
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Page 9: The Camcorder
The internal memory has a capacity of 34 MB. You can therefore take photos or record short films even if there is no SD card in the camcorder. The camcorder can be easily connected via a USB to a computer or via HDMI to an HD-compatible TV. -
Page 10: Overview Of The Appliance
Overview of the appliance Front On/off switch Microphone Lens LC display HDMI Port... -
Page 11: Rear
Rear Shutter release for films Shutter release for photographs Telezoom rocker switch OK Taste Wide angle rocker switch Navigation button right Navigation button left Record/Play / Menu button Headphone output/ TV output Mini USB 2.0 output... -
Page 12: Getting Started
Charging the battery To charge the battery connect the camcorder to the power supply. Plug the mains adapter into a 230 V ~ 50 Hz socket. The battery requires approximately six hours to reach full charge for the first time. -
Page 13: Switching The Camcorder On And Off
Turn the display panel so that you can easily see the 3” LCD display. To turn the camcorder off, either simply fold the display panel back to its original position or press the on/off switch until the LED changes briefly from green (ready to operate mode) to red and then switches off. -
Page 14: Display Information
Display information The in-built 3” LCD display shows the following important information next to the recordings. You will find the descriptive key on the next page. - Page 15 Auto Flash / Flash On / Red-Eye-Reduction / Light on Number of images or recording time of movie that can still be taken at current resolution. Movie Record Mode: HD / D1 / VGA / QVGA Motion Stabilization 8 x digital zoom full power / medium power / low power /...
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Page 16: Changing The Mode Of Operation
Changing the mode of operation After start-up the camcorder is in recording mode. You can start taking photos or recording films immediately. Press RECORD/PLAY to change from recording mode to playback mode. Press RECORD/PLAY again to change back from playback mode to recording mode. -
Page 17: Main Menu
Main menu To open the menu, press the button once. In the main menu there are five sub-menus represented by appropriate symbols. Here you can select the following settings: Film mode Camera mode Voice Pen (dictation machine function) Effect Setting To select a menu, press the LEFT/RIGHT buttons until the required menu is in... -
Page 18: Film Mode Menu
Film mode menu You can select settings to operate the camcorder in the “Film Mode” menu. You can select the following settings: • Resolution • Exposure • Light • Sharpness • White balance • Stabilisation • Motion detection function •... -
Page 19: Exposure
Exposure The camera automatically selects the correct exposure. In difficult lighting conditions you can achieve better results by adjusting the exposure manually (exposure value = EV). If you want to film someone with a sunset in the background, for example, you will need artificial underexposure. -
Page 20: Stabilisation
The following settings are available: Setting Explanation Auto The camera automatically adjusts white balance Daylight Under outdoors Fluorescent Under fluorescent light condition Tungsten Under tungsten light condition Stabilisation This setting can be used to reduce blurring as a result of unsteady shooting. The recorded image becomes smaller if the stabilisation function is activated. -
Page 21: Recording Films
Recording films Proceed as follows in order to record films: Lift the LC display flap. Select the required display window using TELE/WIDE-ANGLE. Press the shoot FILM button to start recording. While the film is being recorded, the time is shown on the LC display (hours: minutes: seconds). -
Page 22: Playback On A Tv Set
Use the RIGHT/LEFT buttons in order to move to the previous or next film. Press the shoot FILM button to start playback. Use the RIGHT/LEFT buttons to fast forward or rewind during film playback. Release the button again to stop the fast forward or rewind function. -
Page 23: Functions In Playback Mode
Functions in playback mode The following functions are also available to you in “Film playback” mode. Call up the playback mode. Press when the most recently recorded film is displayed. Deleting films Use the RIGHT/LEFT buttons to select the “Delete” option. Press OK. -
Page 24: Displaying Thumbnails
If a memory card is inserted you can delete only the films on the memory card. If the memory card is locked you cannot delete the films on the memory card. If the films you wish to delete are protected you will have to unlock them before deletion. -
Page 25: Locking Films
Locking films This function enables you to protect individual films or all films from accidental deletion. Use the RIGHT/LEFT buttons to select the “Lock” option. Press OK. The “Lock” menu will be displayed. Use the RIGHT/LEFT buttons to select a film. Push the TELE/WIDE-ANGLE button towards... -
Page 26: Camera Mode Menu
Camera mode menu The “camera mode” menu contains the settings required for operating in digital camera mode: • Resolution • Exposure • Two-in-one • Photo frames • Flash • Self-timer • Scharpness • White balance • Multi-snap • Backlight • Date Printing •... -
Page 27: Resolution
Resolution The following settings are available for photo quality: Setting Explanation High High Resolution Standart Standart Resolution Low Resolution The selected resolution will remain active until you select a different one, or until the camera is switched off. Connect your camera using an HDMI cable to your TV set with a digital HDMI input to view your photos in HD format. -
Page 28: Two-In-One
Two-in-one This setting enables you to combine two photos to make one photo. Select the “Two-in-one” sub-menu from the camera mode menu. Select this setting. The right half of the LC display will be dimmed. Select the display window on the non-dimmed half of the LC display. Press the photo release shutter. -
Page 29: Picture Frames
Photo frames A photograph can be framed using this setting. There are ten different frames to choose from. Select the “photo frame” sub-menu from the camera mode menu. Press OK. Select a picture frame using TELE/WIDE-ANGLE. Press to frame the photos with the frame selected. -
Page 30: Flash
Flash There are four settings available to control the flash: Setting Explanation Auto Flash The flash fires automatically according to light conditions. Use this mode for general photography. Flash On The flash will fire in every shot. Flash Off The flash will not fire under any circumstances. Use this mode when taking images in a place where flash photography is prohibited, or when the subject is distant (beyond the range of the flash). -
Page 31: Self-Timer
Self-timer The self-timer allows you to take photographs with a time delay. If for example you want to appear on a photograph yourself, you can use the self-timer. You can set the self-timer via the self-timer menu. The self-timer symbol appears in the display. Once the self-timer is activated approximately ten seconds will elapse before the photograph is taken. -
Page 32: Continuous Shooting
Continuous shooting This setting enables five photographs to be taken in quick succession. Place the camera on a level surface or use a tripod in order to prevent the shots from being out of focus. The setting is active for one series of shots only. Backlight This setting enables you to take photos against the sun or other sources of light. -
Page 33: Taking Photos
Taking photos Proceed as follows to take photos: Lift the LC display flap. Select the required display window using TELE/WIDE-ANGLE. Press the PHOTO shutter release. To take photos close up, activate the macro function. Selecting the settings The camera is supplied with the factory settings specified on page 50 . -
Page 34: Viewing Photos
Viewing photos Your photos will be stored on the internal memory or on an optional SD card. You can view these photos in two different ways: • Playback on the LC display • Playback on a TV set. Playback on the LC display Proceed as follows to view the photos on the camera’s LC display: Press RECORD/PLAY. -
Page 35: Playback On A Tv Set
Proceed as follows to select a specific area of the photo for enlargement: Slide the TELE/WIDE-ANGLE button towards the “T”. Two rectangles will be displayed, one inside the other. The outer rectangle represents the whole photo. The inner rectangle represents the selected area within the photo. -
Page 36: Functions In Playback Mode
Connect your camera using an HDMI cable to your TV set with a digital connection to view your photos taken in HD format. The LC monitor is switched off while the camera is connected to a TV set. You cannot take photographs at a high resolution while the camera is connected to a television set. -
Page 37: Deleting Photos
Deleting photos Use the RIGHT/LEFT buttons to select the “Delete” option. Press OK. The “Delete” menu will be displayed. Use the RIGHT/LEFT buttons to select a photo for deletion. Push the TELE/WIDE-ANGLE button towards “W” in order to delete an individual photo. Slide the TELE/WIDE-ANGLE button towards... -
Page 38: Displaying Thumbnails
Displaying thumbnails This function provides you with a more rapid overview of the photos stored in the memory. Use the RIGHT/LEFT buttons to select the “thumbnail” option. Press OK. Up to nine thumbnails can be shown on the LC display. Use the RIGHT/LEFT buttons or... -
Page 39: Slide Show Playback
Slide show playback This function enables you to have all the photos in the memory displayed in succession (as a slide show). Use the RIGHT/LEFT buttons to select the “Slide show” option. Press OK. The slide show will start. To stop the slide show press again. -
Page 40: Effect Menu
Effect menu You can specify the effects for filming and taking photos in the “Effect” menu: • Standard • B/W (Black and white) • Classic (sepia effect) • Negative • Finish. Using film and photo effects There are four effects available: Setting Explanation Standart... -
Page 41: Voice Pen Menu (Dictation Machine)
Voice Pen menu (dictation machine) You can use the “Voice Pen” menu to start audio recording and to use the camcorder as a dictation machine. The “Voice Pen” menu offers the following options: • Enter • Finish Sound recordings (Voice Pen) With the in-built microphone the camera can also be used for sound recordings, e.g. -
Page 42: Playback
Playback Proceed as follows to play back the sound recording: Press RECORD/PLAY. The playback mode menu will be displayed. Use the RIGHT button to select the “Voice” menu. Press OK. Use the RIGHT/LEFT buttons to select the required sound file. Press SHOOT FILM to start playback. -
Page 43: Deleting Sound Recordings
Deleting sound recordings Proceed as follows to delete a sound recording: Call up the “Voive” menu. Use the RIGHT/LEFT buttons to select a sound file for deletion. Press OK. Push the TELE/WIDE-ANGLE button towards “T” to call up the delete option. Push the TELE/WIDE-ANGLE button towards “W”... -
Page 44: Loading And Playing Mp3 Music
Loading and playing MP3 music You can listen to music in MP3 format with the camera via the in-built loudspeaker or using the earphones supplied. Loading MP3 music Using the cable provided, connect the camera to the computer's USB connection. The operating LED will light up red. Copy the MP3 files in the MP3 folder in the internal memory or onto the optional SD card. -
Page 45: Playing Mp3 Music
Playing MP3 music Proceed as follows to play an MP3 file: Press RECORD/PLAY. The playback mode menu will be displayed. Use the RIGHT button to select the Music menu. Press OK. Select an MP3 file using TELE/WIDE-ANGLE. Page through with the RIGHT/LEFT buttons. -
Page 46: Using Earphones
Using earphones Plug the earphones supplied into the earphone socket. The “Earphones/TV” menu will be displayed. Using TELE/WIDE-ANGLE, select “earphones” on the screen and press CAUTION! Excessive pressure when using earphones and headphones can result in damage to hearing and/or loss of hearing. Before playing back, set the volume to the lowest setting. -
Page 47: Setting Menu
Setting menu You can specify the following basic settings for the camcorder in the “Setting” menu: • Sound • Setting the time • Formatting memory / card • TV system • Language • Default To select a menu, press the... -
Page 48: Setting The Time
Setting the time To set the year press the TELE/WIDE-ANGLE button repeatedly until the correct year is displayed. Then press OK. To set the month press the TELE/WIDE-ANGLE button repeatedly until the correct month is displayed. Then press OK. To set the day press the TELE/WIDE-ANGLE button repeatedly until the correct day is displayed. -
Page 49: Formatting Memory / Sd Card
Formatting memory / SD card If a memory card is not inserted, “format memory” will appear in the menu. CAUTION! Loss of data possible. If you format the memory all the data stored there will be deleted. Ensure that no important data is still in the memory or on the SD card. -
Page 50: Language
You can use this setting to specify the on-screen menu language. Highlight the required language setting. To accept the selected settings, press OK. Default setting (standard) You can use this function to restore the camcorder’s factory settings. Choose the “Standard” option. Press the button. -
Page 51: Installing And Using The Software Provided
Installing and using the software provided Installing the camera driver Before connecting the camera to your computer you need to install the driver on the computer. The driver is supplied on the CD-ROM included with the camera. Proceed as follows to install the digital video driver and Ffdshow on your computer: Insert the CD in the correct drive on your computer. -
Page 52: Transferring Films And Photos To A Computer
Transferring films and photos to a computer Proceed as follows to transfer your films and photos to your computer for storage or editing: Using the cable supplied, connect the camera to the computer's USB connection. The SHOOT FILM LED lights up red. The films and photos will be saved in the internal memory or on the SD card. -
Page 53: Converting Using Media Converter 2.5
Converting using Media Converter 2.5 Start Acrsoft Media Converter. The Media Converter 2.5 main screen appears. Click on “Add Media”. - Page 54 Select the video file to be converted and click on “Open”. The file will be added to the overview window. You can show the video below left in a preview.
- Page 55 Start preview Stop preview Not all devices can by identified by all program versions. To convert media to play them back on the camera, select the following settings: • Manufacturer – Zoran • Device model – Coach.
- Page 56 To start conversion click on “Convert”. The conversion process will start.
- Page 57 A report window will appear once conversion is complete. Rename the converted file “Clip0001.avi” before transferring it to the camera. If this file name already exists on the camera then change the name of the converted file to “ClipXXXX.avi”. The “XXXX” represents the next available, consecutive number. Connect the camera to your computer with the USB cable.
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Page 58: Backing Up Video Files On Dvd
Backing up video files on DVD Acrsoft MediaImpression gives you the opportunity to back up your films to DVD. How to create a DVD: Proceed as follows to back up one or more video files on DVD: Start Arcsoft MediaImpression Click “Make Movie”. - Page 59 Select the required video file. Drag the video file into the lower “film area” area. After dragging all of the desired files into the lower “film bar” press “Record.
- Page 60 Before starting the write process select the drive where the blank disc is located. Now you can enter a title and mark the date in the menu of the VCD or DVD. It is also possible to give the VCD or DVD a menu design of your choice. Select the file to be backed up and click “Start”...
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Page 61: System Settings
System settings Setting Validity Factory Setting Movie Mode Resolution Always High for Movie Standart for Photo Exposure One Time O EV Light One Time Sharpness One Time Level 5 White Balance One Time Auto Motion Stabilization Always Night Mode One Time Camera Two in One One Time... -
Page 62: Disposal
Disposal Packaging Your appliance has been packaged to protect it against transportation damage. Packaging materials are primary products and can therefore be reused or recycled. Appliance At the end of its life, the appliance should not be disposed of in the normal household rubbish. -
Page 63: Technical Data
Technical Data Image Sensor 5 Mega Pixel Sensor Operation Modes Movie Record, Picture Record, Voice Record, MP3 Player, Mass Storage Device, Webcam Lens F 3.2 (f= 7.0mm) Display 3 “ LCD TV out NTSC/PAL Storage Media Built in 64 MB Memory (partial memory is used for firmware), Card slot fpr SD/SDHC memory cards up to 8 GB File format Picture: JPEG, Movie: AVI,VOICE: WAV, Music: MP3... - Page 64 This warranty covers defects relating to workmanship and manufacture in MEDION products. The period during which this warranty is valid and during which claims against the warranty can be made to MEDION must be in accordance with the following terms in order to be considered eligible: •...
- Page 65 MEDION for the reasonable costs of postage and packaging before MEDION will return the product to you. If so and you would still like MEDION to repair or replace the product, MEDION may do so but you will be charged MEDION’s standard rates for repair and replacement for this service.
- Page 66 If it is found during repair or assessment that the defect concerned is not covered under warranty, MEDION reserves the right to invoice you for all reasonable costs incurred by MEDION. These costs will be in relation to the return of the product, including reasonable administration costs, plus reasonable costs for materials used and labour provided when repairing or replacing the product.
- Page 67 This warranty will also be considered void if labels or serial numbers of the product or of a component of the product are modified or made illegible. To the extent permitted by law, MEDION shall; only be responsible for losses which are a reasonably foreseeable consequence of the relevant defect in the product;...
- Page 68 MEDION does not guarantee the 100% accuracy of the maps provided with the Navigation device. It may be necessary to delete all data in the product in order to repair the MEDION product. PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOU HAVE A BACKUP COPY OF ALL DATA ON THE PRODUCT BEFORE RETURNING THE PRODUCT TO MEDION.
- Page 69 You are responsible yourself for restoring the application software after the repair services have been carried out by MEDION or its authorised personnel. • You must take all other necessary steps to enable MEDION or its authorised personnel to carry out your order properly. •...
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