Nytech DS-8210 Table of Contents Table of Contents IMPORTANT NOTICE AFETY NSTRUCTIONS HILDREN HARGER AND ECHARGEABLE ATTERIES ABLES AINTENANCE AND NTENDED ONFORMITY ISPOSAL OF EVICES OTE ON THIS ANUAL INTRODUCTION ACKAGE CONTENTS ONTROLS AND BUTTONS ETTING TARTED HARGING THE ATTERY...
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Nytech DS-8210 Table of Contents SING THE UNCTION SING THE LASH ECORD ESOLUTION UALITY ETERING HITE BALANCE XPOSURE RIVE AEB (A UTOMATIC XPOSURE RACKETING IGHLIGHT HARPNESS FFECT ATE STAMP TABILIZER RACKING HOTO RAME IGITAL AF L ETTING ECORD ROGRAMMES ACRO...
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Nytech DS-8210 Table of Contents ETUP PLAYING BACK IMAGES AND VIDEO CLIPS UICK UIDE LAYBACK ROTECT ELETE LIDE DPOF OPY TO CARD FFECT OTATE ESIZE OICE TART MAGE ETTING SING THE HUMBNAIL NLARGING ICTURES AUDIO RECORDING AND PLAYBACK UDIO ECORDING...
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Nytech DS-8210 Table of Contents ESET CONNECTORS IEWING ICTURES ON A ELEVISION CREEN OPYING ICTURES TO A OMPUTER USB C SING THE ABLE SING A EADER INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE YSTEM EQUIREMENTS UPPLIED OFTWARE APPENDIX OWER NDICATOR TATUS IPS FOR AKING...
Do not use the camera in rain or snow. Dampness can cause danger through fire or electric shock. - Keep the Nytech DS-8210 out of the reach of children and animals to avoid accidents or damage to the camera.
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- In case of defect of the Nytech DS-8210 or its accessories, unplug the power adapter from the mains immediately. - Also, when there is the possibility of thunderstorms, pull the power adapter from the wall outlet.
Insert the rechargeable batteries with the correct polarity. Never throw a rechargeable battery into fire. Remove the rechargeable battery from the Nytech DS-8210 when the device is not to be used for a long time. Danger of Explosion! Non-intended use may cause explosion and danger to life. Only replace the rechargeable battery with an equivalent or a type recommended by the manufacturer.
Maintenance and Care Servicing is required when this device has been damaged in any way, for example, when the power adapter or the housing of the Nytech DS-8210 is damaged, when liquid or objects have entered the device, when the product has been exposed to rain or moisture, when the product does not work normally or if the product has been dropped.
Nytech DS-8210 Important Notice Conformity The Nytech DS-8210 and the supplied accessories have been tested and approved for compliance with the basic and other relevant requirements of the EMC Directive 2004/108/EEC, as well as the Low-voltage Directive 2006/95/EEC. Disposal of Old Devices Devices marked with this symbol are subject to the European Directive 2002/96/EC.
Nytech DS-8210 Introduction Introduction Firstly, many thanks for having chosen this high-end Nytech DS-8210 digital camera. Please check that delivery contents are complete using the list below. Package contents - Nytech DS-8210 camera - BYD DM6331 rechargeable batteries (2) - SD memory card, 1 GB...
Nytech DS-8210 Introduction Controls and buttons This User manual has a fold-out cover. On the inside of the cover the camera is shown with the meanings of the controls and buttons. Figure of back On/Off button (Power) Power indicator Shutter...
When the charging process is completed, the status indicator will light green. You can then insert the rechargeable battery into the Nytech DS-8210. Depending on the charge level, the charging cycle can take up to 4 hours. To operate the camera, only use the BYD DM6331 rechargeable Lithium- Ion battery.
Nytech DS-8210 Introduction Inserting the Battery When the battery is fully charged, insert it into the Nytech DS-8210 as shown below. - Open the Nytech DS-8210 battery compartment by pushing the cover gently outwards. The cover will spring up by a spring mechanism.
Inserting the SD Card By using the SD memory card (included in the package) you can increase the Nytech DS-8210 storage capacity for saving your photos, videos and voice recordings. When the memory card is inserted, all the photos and videos you take will be saved onto it.
Press the Power [1] button to switch off the camera. Power-Saving Function The Nytech DS-8210 is equipped with an automatic power-saving function to extend the rechargeable battery life. By default, the LCD display [12] powers off after one minute if the camera is not being used. Press any button to power on once again the LCD display.
Nytech DS-8210 Introduction The Nytech DS-8210 powers itself off if the LCD screen has been switched off for longer than one minute. Then press the Power button [1] to switch the camera on again. The energy-saving function is not enabled when:...
Nytech DS-8210 Introduction Playback Mode Mode icon Recording information Lock Battery status Voice memo Date and time Current file number/total number Voice Memo of files DPOF Storage media Resolution A more detailed description about the Playback mode can be found on page 39.
Nytech DS-8210 Introduction Changing the Displayed Information Press the SET button [8] to change the display mode of the LCD [12] as follows: In Recording mode: Icon display on Grid on All information off In Playback mode: Full icon display...
Nytech DS-8210 Introduction Setting the Menu Language Power the Nytech DS-8210 on by pressing and holding the Power button [1] for approx. 1 second. Press the Menu button [6] to display the Settings menu. Press on the four-way button to select Setup (icon ) and then press the Set button [8] to open the Setup menu.
Nytech DS-8210 Capturing Pictures Capturing Pictures Quick Guide Power the Nytech DS-8210 on in Recording mode by pressing and holding the Power button [1]. Point the camera at the subject and check the composition of your picture on the display [12].
Nytech DS-8210 Capturing Pictures Using the Zoom Function Your Nytech DS-8210 features a combination of optical and digital zoom allowing you to zoom in on distant subjects or to zoom out for wide-angle shots. The optical zoom adjusts the camera lens mechanically. The digital zoom enlarges or reduces the picture via software control.
You can also use it for backlight shots or when the subject is located in shadow. In Recording mode, press the flash button (see the figure below) to toggle through the different flash modes of your Nytech DS-8210. The flash button can be found on the four-way button:...
In the Quick Guide on page 17 you have learned to capture a picture by using the default settings. In this case, your Nytech DS-8210 will adjust many settings automatically to allow you to take a quick snapshot. In the Record menu, however, you may adjust many settings manually in order to meet special conditions.
Nytech DS-8210 Capturing Pictures Resolution The resolution determines the picture quality. The corresponding icon from the table will be displayed on the LCD (see page 14 – item 23). The following settings are available: Icon Picture size Notes pixel 3264 x 2448...
Nytech DS-8210 Capturing Pictures Metering Your Nytech DS-8210 offer three metering modes to measure the environmental lighting conditions. The corresponding icon from the table will be displayed on the LCD (see page 14 – item 18). Icon Description The light is measured in the entire capture area but is weighted more in the centre of the picture.
ISO is a unit derived from the traditional photography that determines the sensitivity of the photographic material (film). Equivalent to these values, the sensitivity of the sensor of your Nytech DS-8210 can be set. Use a smaller value for a lower sensitivity, or select a higher value to obtain a...
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Nytech DS-8210 Capturing Pictures higher sensitivity to light. The corresponding icon from the table will be displayed on the LCD (see page 14 – item 19). A higher ISO value allows pictures to be taken under bad lighting conditions. However, the picture will result more grainy.
Nytech DS-8210 Capturing Pictures Exposure You can set the exposure value manually. This setting depends on the lighting conditions around the subject. Select a positive value between +0.3EV and +2.0EV if you want to capture a subject located in a dark area.
Nytech DS-8210 Capturing Pictures Drive Mode The functions in the Drive Mode menu allow you to programme the self- timer or to enable the burst capture. The corresponding icon from the table will be displayed on the LCD (see page 14 – item 8). The following settings...
Nytech DS-8210 Capturing Pictures AEB (Automatic Exposure Bracketing) This function will capture an exposure sequence. Three pictures with different exposure settings will be captured in series: normal exposure, underexposed and overexposed. This is a useful function when shooting under lighting conditions that are difficult to evaluate a priori, allowing you to obtain the correct setting without experimenting.
Nytech DS-8210 Capturing Pictures Sharpness You can select whether you want your pictures to have soft or hard contours. The corresponding icon from the table will be displayed on the LCD (see page 14 – item 21). The contour sharpness can be set in the...
LCD (see page 14 – item 16). Face Tracking With the Face Tracking function enabled, your DS-8210 will fix the focused main person automatically and readjust the different parameters automatically as soon as the person moves (e.g. from a bright to a dark background or vice-versa).
16:9. Digital Zoom Besides the 3x optical zoom, your Nytech DS-8210 features a 4x digital zoom. You can enable it here, if desired. Digital zoom is an electronic enlargement of a portion of the image and will cause a lower picture quality than the optical zoom.
Nytech DS-8210 Capturing Pictures Record Programmes The record programmes give quick and easy access to preset shooting parameters for different photography conditions. Furthermore, you can also access the video and voice recording features here. How to use the record programmes: Power the camera on in Record mode (see page 10 - Switching the Camera On and Off).
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Nytech DS-8210 Capturing Pictures Landscape For panoramic shots. Portrait The background will result slightly blurred while the focus is on the subject. Snow Suitable for beach and snow captures. Fireworks For fireworks scenes. Night Scene The subject will be accentuated while the...
AF Lamp Macro Mode Your Nytech DS-8210 features a macro function allowing you to focus on very close subjects. The Macro mode allows you to focus on subjects from 15cm from the lens in maximum wide-angle setting (lowest zoom factor) up to 40cm in maximum telephoto setting (highest zoom factor).
Nytech DS-8210 Capturing Pictures The macro button can be found on the four-way button: Macro button Figure: Four-way button [9] Power the camera on in Record mode. Press the Macro button (icon ) located on the four-way button [9] (see the above figure). The macro mode icon will be displayed on the LCD (see page 14 –...
Nytech DS-8210 Capturing Pictures Press on the four-way button to select an aperture value between 2.8 (low aperture) and 5.6 (high aperture). Shutter speed Mode: S The shutter speed determines the exposure time. The lens exposure mechanism will be opened for a very short time when using a high shutter speed, and less light will incide onto the sensor.
Nytech DS-8210 Recording Video Clips Recording Video Clips Quick Guide Your Nytech DS-8210 allows you to record video clips. Press the Power button [1] to power the camera on. Press the camera mode button [10] to open the Program menu. Press...
Nytech DS-8210 Recording Video Clips Video Menu In Video menu you can adjust settings specific to video clip recording. How to open the Video menu: Press the Power button [1] to power the camera on. Press the camera mode button [10] to open the Program menu.
Nytech DS-8210 Recording Video Clips Movie Size The movie size determines the size of the recording in pixels. As a general rule: The higher the resolution, the more storage space is required. The frame rate of 30 frames per second will remain constant. The following...
Playing Back Images and Video Clips Playing Back Images and Video Clips Quick Guide You can use the display [12] of your Nytech DS-8210 to view captured pictures and videos. Power the Nytech DS-8210 on in Playback mode by pressing and holding the Play button [5].
The Playback menu offers different ways to edit your recordings. How to open the Playback menu: Power the Nytech DS-8210 on in Playback mode by pressing and holding the Play button [5]. Press the Menu button [6] to display the Playback menu.
Nytech DS-8210 Playing Back Images and Video Clips Protect This feature allows you to protect your recordings (pictures, video clips or voice recordings) against accidental erasure or unwanted editing. To enable it, select the icon from the Playback menu and press the SET button [8].
Nytech DS-8210 Playing Back Images and Video Clips Delete You can delete any undesired recordings or those that don’t match your expectations in order to make more space available on the memory card. To enable it, select the icon from the Playback menu and press the SET button [8].
Nytech DS-8210 Playing Back Images and Video Clips Slide Show The slide show will play back all saved recordings in sequence. For video clips, the first frame will be shown and voice recordings are skipped. To launch a slide show, select the icon from the Playback menu and press the SET button [8].
Press the SET button [8] to apply the settings. Press the Menu button [6] to return to Playback mode. Copy to card You can copy pictures stored in the internal memory of your Nytech DS- 8210 onto the SD card. To enable it, select the icon from the Playback menu and press the SET button [8].
Nytech DS-8210 Playing Back Images and Video Clips Press on the four-way button [9] to choose if you want to copy one picture (Single) or all pictures (All). Press to go back to the Playback menu without making any changes.
Nytech DS-8210 Playing Back Images and Video Clips Resize You can reduce the resolution of a saved picture to free-up some memory on the memory card or to convert the image to send it via e-mail. To enable it, select the icon from the Playback menu and press the SET button [8].
Start-up Image You can configure any picture as a start-up image. This will appear when powering on your Nytech DS-8210. Select the start-up image from this menu. In the Setup menu (see page 54 – Setup - Start-up Image) you can enable the image.
Enlarging Pictures Select a specific portion of an image and save it as a new image. Power the Nytech DS-8210 on in Playback mode by pressing and holding the Play button [5]. Press [ T ] on the Zoom button [4] to toggle to trimming mode.
Audio Recording and Playback Audio Recording You can use your Nytech DS-8210 to record voice (dictaphone). To do so, press the Power button [1] to power the camera on. Press the camera mode button [10] to open the Program menu (see also page 31 - Record Programmes).
Audio Recording and Playback Audio Playback You can use the Playback mode to listen to your audio recordings. Power the Nytech DS-8210 on in Playback mode by pressing and holding the Play button [5]. Press on the four-way button [9] to scroll along the recorded photos, video clips or voice recordings.
Setup Menu The Setup menu contains basic control and functional options of your Nytech DS-8210. You can access this menu from any of the main menus (see page 30 – Record Menu - Setup, page 38 Video Menu – Setup and page 47 Playback Menu - Setup).
Here you can choose from four different volume levels for the acoustic signals. Auto Review Here you can choose if you want your Nytech DS-8210 to display a picture immediately after recording. This function will display the recorded picture upon recording for a preset time.
Advanced Settings Power-Saving Function When the Nytech DS-8210 is left powered on but not used, it will power off the LCD [12] automatically after the preset time (the status indicator [2] will blink green). Press any button to re-activate the LCD display.
Advanced Settings Here you can set whether you have connected a computer or a direct printer to the USB port. Start-up Image Select a start-up image for your Nytech DS-8210. The following options are available: Option Description No start-up image...
Nytech DS-8210 Advanced Settings Reset All All camera parameters will be reset to their factory-default values. However, this does not apply to the language settings, the date and the time. Also all files stored on the memory card or the internal memory will be kept.
Power the camera on in Playback mode by pressing and holding the Play button [5]. The display [12] on the Nytech DS-8210 will remain off while the AV cable is connected to the AV port. Instead, the pictures will be played back on your television set.
Power the Nytech DS-8210 off prior to connecting or disconnecting the AV cable to/from the camera. Copying Pictures to a Computer There are two possible ways to copy pictures from the Nytech DS-8210 to a computer: by connecting the camera to a computer via the USB cable...
If your computer features a card reader supporting SD memory cards, you can read the memory card’s contents directly. To do so, power the Nytech DS-8210 off and remove the memory card (see page 10- Inserting the SD Card). Insert the memory card into the card reader of your computer (normally labelled SD/MMC).
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Otherwise you may not be able to play back any files contained here with your Nytech DS-8210. After you have copied your files or folders to the computer, you can rename or edit them on the computer.
- Minimum 32 MB RAM - Free USB port - CD-ROM drive Supplied Software The supplied CD-ROM contains a driver and software for your Nytech DS- 8210. Insert the CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. The menu should appear automatically. Note: If this menu isn’t displayed automatically after inserting the CD-ROM, you can run the file “setup.exe”...
Nytech DS-8210 Appendix Appendix Power Indicator Status The power indicator [2] of your Nytech DS-8210 informs you of the camera status. Depending on its colour and/or blinking frequency it has the following meanings: Steady green, display on: The camera is ready in Record mode.
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Nytech DS-8210 Appendix Blinking red: The rechargeable battery is exhausted. The flash is recharging. Alternate blinking red-green: The self-timer is enabled. 62 - English...
Golden Section The Nytech DS-8210 allows you to display a grid while in Record mode (see page 15 - Changing the Displayed Information). Place important subject parts onto the grid lines or on their intersections (e.g. the horizon).
Nytech DS-8210 Appendix Troubleshooting Problem Reason Solution Unable to power the The rechargeable Remove the camera on. battery isn’t inserted rechargeable battery properly. and insert it respecting the correct polarity. The rechargeable Replace the battery battery is exhausted. or recharge it.
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Nytech DS-8210 Appendix Troubleshooting (continued) Problem Reason Solution The picture is distorted The camera has Hold the camera still. or blurred. moved during capture. The subject was Change your relative located outside the position to the focus range of the subject.
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