Table of contents About this introduction ........5 Symbols and key words used in these instructions ....... 5 Proper use ..................7 Safety instructions ..........8 Information about 3D ..............12 System requirements ..............15 Before use ............16 ...
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Selecting operating mode ............26 Recording videos ..........27 Setting the exposure correction ..........27 Starting recording/zoom function/ terminating recording ..27 Display in video mode ..............29 Taking pictures ..........30 Setting the exposure correction ..........30 ...
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Default settings ................39 Energy saving option ..............39 Frequency .................. 40 TV standard ................40 Tones ..................41 Settings in video mode ........42 White balance ................42 Resolution .................. 42 Colour ..................
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Memory folder structure ............. 52 Disposal ............54 Maintenance and care ........55 Technical data ..........56 ArcSoft Total Media™ HDCam 2.0 ......58 ...
About this introduction Read the safety instructions carefully before use. Note the warnings on the device and in the operating instructions. Always keep the operating instructions close to hand. If you sell the unit or give it away, make sure you also hand over these instructions and the guarantee card.
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NOTE! Additional information on using the device NOTE! Observe the notes in the operating instructions! CAUTION! Warning: danger of electric shock! Bulleted item / information on operating steps and results Tasks to be performed...
Proper use This camcorder is designed for the recording of pictures and video clips. Recorded pictures and videos can be transferred to a PC. Alternatively, they can be viewed on a TV via the USB-AV or HDMI interface. The camcorder is intended solely for private use and not for commercial purposes.
Safety instructions General This unit is not intended for use by people (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental abilities, unless they are supervised by a person responsible for their safety or they have been instructed on its use. Children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with this unit.
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Use only the charger supplied. Take measures to prevent moisture or liquid from penetrating the camcorder or the charger cradle. Never touch the charger cradle with wet hands. Never use the camcorder if the power cord is defective. ...
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CAUTION! There is a risk of explosion, if rechargeable batteries are replaced incorrectly. Replace batteries only with the same or equivalent type. Preventing fire hazards Always uncoil the entire length of the power cord. Ensure there is adequate ventilation and never cover the charger cradle.
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Before inserting the battery, check that the contacts in the camcorder and on the batteries are clean. If necessary, clean the battery connections with a clean, dry cloth or an eraser. Do not touch the lens or lens mounting. Preventing damage to the battery ...
Protection from condensation Do not expose the camcorder to rapid changes in temperature. Place the camcorder in a protective case or plastic bag before exposing it to any sudden changes in temperature. If the camcorder is cold, wait until it has reached room temperature before connecting it to the power cord.
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– Do not watch any 3D films if you feel disorientated, listless, tired and ill, or if you have consumed alcohol. Do not watch 3D films for hours on end. – Even people without a personal or family history of epilepsy or palpitations can have an undiagnosed “propensity for photosensitive epilepsy”...
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tend to focus or concentrate on them. Stop using the device if your eyes start showing signs of tiredness or dryness, or if one or more of the symptoms described above occur. The ideal viewing distance is about 30 – 40 cm between the LCD screen and your eyes.
System requirements If you wish to connect the camcorder to a PC, the computer must meet the following requirements: Pentium P III or higher (recommended: P4), free USB 2.0 interface and 1 GB of free hard disk space with Operating system Windows® XP SP3, Windows Vista®...
Before use Checking the package contents Please check your purchase to ensure that all items are included. If parts are missing, please contact us within 7 days of purchase. The following items are supplied with your product: Full HD camcorder ...
Charging the batteries Charging battery prior to first use Before using the camcorder for the first time, you must charge the battery. This can be done by placing the battery in the supplied charge cradle or directly in the camcorder, provided that the device is connected by the USB cable to a computer.
Remove the empty battery (if any) and insert the charged battery as shown. Charging battery in charge cradle Place the battery you wish to charge in the charge cradle. The battery contacts must touch the contacts on the charger.
Disconnect the charge cradle from the mains supply. CAUTION! The charger is designed to prevent overcharging. Nonetheless, unplug the charger from the mains to avoid unnecessary power consumption. Charging battery in camcorder Ensure that the rechargeable battery is inserted in the camcorder. Connect the mini USB plug of the USB/AV cable to the camcorder and connect the other end of the cable to a free USB port of your computer.
Start-up Inserting the memory card To save files to a SD memory card, insert it in the card slot and push it in until it engages. The metal contacts must face towards the bottom of the device. To remove the memory card from the card slot, press the card gently in so that it disengages.
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CAUTION! Do not use force when trying to insert the memory card! The card can only be inserted in one direction. Incorrectly inserted memory cards can damage the camcorder or the card.
Operation Switching on camcorder Turn the display clockwise. The display is switched on and the green operating LED lights Switching off camcorder Turn the display counterclockwise. The display light is off and the camcorder switched off. Selecting operating mode ...
Recording videos Switch on the camcorder and press the MODE button to select the video mode and press the button to choose between 3D or 2D modes. Setting the exposure correction Before starting to record, press the arrow buttons to select the desired exposure value.
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Zooming during recording Press the arrow button to zoom out (wide angle). Press the arrow button to zoom in (tele lens angle). The digital zoom rate is displayed by means of a bar. NOTE: The zoom function cannot be used when recording in 3D.
Display in video mode 1. Video mode 2. Display for the white balance setting 3. Zoom level 4. Elapsed recording time 5. Number of videos already recorded 6. Remaining memory in % 7. Memory to which data is saved 8. Display for the exposure correction setting 9.
Taking pictures Switch on the camcorder and select photo mode with the MODE button; press the button to select either the 3D or 2D mode. Setting the exposure correction Before starting to record, press the arrow buttons to select the desired exposure value.
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Zooming Repeatedly press the arrow button to zoom out (wide angle). Repeatedly press the arrow button to zoom in (tele lens angle). The digital zoom rate is displayed by means of a bar. NOTE: The zoom function cannot be used when recording in 3D.
Display in photo mode 1. Photo mode 2. Display for the white balance setting 3. Zoom level 4. Number of photos taken 5. Remaining memory in % 6. Memory to which data is saved 7. Display for the exposure value 8.
Viewing recorded videos and photos NOTE! Video recordings and photos can only be played back in 3D via the camera’s screen or on a television with 3D capability. If you play back a 3D recording on a conventional television, the recordings of the left and right lenses will be displayed separately.
Video playback Starting/terminating playback and adjusting volume To start a video playback, call up the video/photo file list and press the record button. To terminate the playback, press the record button again. During playback, you can adjust the volume by pressing the arrow ...
Deleting videos and photos Switch to video or photo playback and then select a file to delete. Press the DEL button. The delete function bar is displayed. Deleting one file Using the arrow buttons , select the symbol to delete the currently displayed file.
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CAUTION! DATA LOSS! When deleted, the data is irretrievably lost. We therefore strongly recommend that you take a backup of your data before using the delete function.
Setup menu Switch on the camcorder and select the setup menu by pressing the MODE button. Select a menu option using the arrow buttons Change the setting or value using the arrow buttons Exiting menu To exit the setup menu, press the MODE button again.
Setting date and time Select the menu item Date/Time with the arrow buttons and confirm the selection with the record button. Using the arrow buttons , select a field, then press the arrow buttons to change the value.
CAUTION! DATA LOSS! When formatting the internal memory or the memory card, all stored data is irretrievably lost. During formatting, do not switch off the camcorder and do not remove the memory card! The internal memory or the memory card could otherwise be damaged so that the camcorder cannot be switched on again! We strongly recommend that you take a backup of...
Select the menu item Save energy with the arrow buttons and confirm the selection with the record button. Select the desired option 1 Min. or 5 Min. using the arrow buttons and confirm the selection with the record button. ...
Tones Select the menu item Standard settings with the arrow buttons and confirm the selection with the record button. At the prompt, use the arrow buttons to check the box and confirm with the record button to reset to the default settings.
Settings in video mode The settings in video mode are identical for 3D and 2D recordings; any deviations will be indicated in the relevant menu item. White balance Set the camcorder here to the white balance of the light at the location for filming.
Einstellung Auflösung in Pixeln WVGA 848 x 480 px 640 x 480 px 720p 1280 x 720 px Colour Set one of the 3 effects for the recording here. Select Colour to produce colour recordings. Select Sepia to produce recordings with an “antique“ effect. ...
Settings in photo mode The settings in photo mode are identical for 3D and 2D recordings; any deviations will be indicated in the relevant menu item. White balance Set the camcorder here to the white balance of the light at the location for filming.
The following settings are available: Einstellung Auflösung in Pixeln 2592 x 1944 3200 x 2400 Colour Set one of the 3 effects for the recording here. Select Colour to produce colour recordings. Select Sepia to produce recordings with an “antique“ effect. ...
At the prompt, use the arrow buttons to check the box and confirm with the record button to activate this function. Select the symbol using the arrow buttons confirm with the record button to deactivate this function. Serial photo function This menu item is only available in 2D mode.
Connecting camcorder to TV set To view photos and videos on a television set, proceed as follows: Connect the USB/AV cable to the USB port of the camcorder. Connect the white and yellow plugs of the USB/AV cable to the corresponding sockets on the television set.
Connecting camcorder to computer You can copy your pictures and videos to a computer. Connect the mini USB plug of the USB/AV cable to the camcorder and connect the other end of the cable to a free USB port on your computer. ...
Installing the software The enclosed CD contains the driver files and the ArcSoft Total Media software, which allows you to edit your pictures and video files. Insert the CD in the CD drive of your computer. Normally, the CD is automatically recognised and its contents are displayed on the screen.
DCF memory standard The files on your camcorder are managed (saved, named, etc.) as specified by the DCF standard (DCF = Design Rule for Camera File System). You can also use your camcorder to view files stored on memory cards from other DCF cameras.
Memory folder structure The camcorder saves the recorded files in folders on the internal memory or on the memory card. The following folders are automatically created upon saving: DCIM: This is the main directory on the memory card; all photos and video recordings in this directory are saved in the relevant subdirectories.
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Do not attempt to change the folder and file structure on the camcorder (by renaming, etc.). You might destroy the files by doing...
Disposal Packaging Your camcorder is packaged to protect it during transport. All packaging is made from raw materials that can be reused or recycled through normal household waste recycling. Device At the end of its service life, do not dispose of the camcorder through normal household waste.
Maintenance and care Clean the housing, lens and display as follows: Clean the camera housing using a soft, dry cloth. Do not use thinners or detergents that contain oil, as these could damage your camcorder. Before cleaning the lens and the display, use a lens brush to remove any dust.
Technical data Camcorder Sensor: 5.0 mega pixels CMOS Aperture/ Focal distance: F = 2.8 / f= 4.76 mm LCD monitor: 8.89 cm / 3.5 " LCD screen (16:9) File formats: JPEG, AVI Battery: NP40 rechargeable Li-ion battery 3.7 V; 720 mAh type: KLIC7001 Memory: Internal: 128 MB internal memory...
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This mark on the camcorder certifies that the camcorder complies with EU guidelines (European Union) on radio interference. CE stands for Conformité Européenne (European conformity).
ArcSoft Total Media™ HDCam 2.0 Quick start instructions...
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Introduction Total Media™ HDCam by ArcSoft is desktop software that combines media management and playback functions. Media management You can import media files for editing, uploading and creating photo books and albums from the device. Playback function With Total Media™ HDCam by ArcSoft you can view photos and playback video clips.
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Installation How to install the Total Media™ HDCam: Connect your device to your desktop or notebook PC. Insert the installation CD in the DVD/CD drive. The CD starts automatically. Follow the instructions to complete the installation. If the CD does not execute automatically follow the steps below to install the software: ...
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How to uninstall How to install the Total Media™ HDCam: Click on Start > Programs > ArcSoft Total Media HDCam > Uninstall. A wizard appears and guides you through the uninstallation. Follow the instructions to complete the uninstallation. Language How to change the language of the user interface after installation: Preferences.
Media Browser Area Function View mode area Offers three modes to display the media files. Preview area To select and display file miniatures and detailed information Function bar Lists the main function buttons.
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View media files Follow the instructions below to view the media files on your device: Connect the device to the computer. The device code is shown above the view mode area. To display all the media files on the device click on the device code.
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To playback the previous or next clip click To delete a file click on the icon of the relevant file. To cut a video clip click on the icon. To assess a file click on the icon of the relevant file.
Display modes There is a choice of three display modes to display the media files: Library view, calendar view and search view. Note: To view the media files on your device in the library or calendar view, you must first import the files.
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Calendar view The calendar view uses the creation date of the files to arrange the media files. How to switch to calendar view To extend the calendar window click on Libraries. Select the desired folder. To switch to the calendar view click on Three modes are available in the calendar view: Annual, Monthly and Daily mode.
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To return to the previous mode click on Browser view Browser view enables you to search the media files on your computer with the aid of a tree structure. How to switch to browser view: To extend the computer window click on Computer. ...
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Preview area The preview area has various options for selecting and displaying miniature file images and more detailed information for selection. Refer to the following table for a description of the relevant options: Option Name Function Evaluation Shows the media files as per the selected filter evaluation.
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Miniature Shows the files as miniature images images Shows the miniature images of the files Details together with detailed information.
Function bar The function bar lists the main function buttons. By clicking the buttons you access the relevant functions. A description of the relevant buttons is found in the following table: Button Name Function Imports media files from a Import camera, camcorder or memory device on the computer.
Import media files How to import media files onto your computer: Select the desired folder. Select the desired files. Click on Import. The "Import" window is displayed. Select Import new scenes, Import selected scenes or Import all scenes.
Cut video clips How to cut video clips: Click file link. The work area is displayed. Move the desired video clips to the work area using drag-and- drop. Double-click to open the preview and edit the clips. To cut the clips click on Continue. ...
Edit video clips How to edit a video clip: Double-click on a video clip in the work area. The “Edit” window is displayed. To select the start of your cut clip click on To select the end of your cut clip click on ...
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Volume level Slide to adjust the volume. Full screen Click to open the full screen mode.
Upload files to YouTube How to upload the files to YouTube: Click on Upload to YouTube. The work area is displayed. Move the desired file to the work area using drag-and-drop. Click on Next. The log in window for YouTube is displayed. ...
Create photo albums How to create photo albums: Click on Photo album. The work area is displayed. Drag the desired images into the work area. To start the print creations application by ArcSoft click on Continue. Select the categories for the photo albums to view the photo albums.
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Restart Add images Remove all Block/ release design Save design New project Undo / redo Modify photo album template Click icon to display the image page Fill empty pages with images automatically Click text or image to edit it Photo album preview Share photo album by email, image or SWF file Search page Edit page / page layout...
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Create album page How to create album pages: Click on Album page. The work area is displayed. Drag the desired image into the work area. To start the print creations application by ArcSoft click on Continue. Select the categories for the photo albums to view the photo albums.
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Restart Add images Remove all Block/release design Save design Undo / redo Modify album page template Click icon to display the image page Album page preview Share album page by email or image file Print / print options...
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