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BenQ M33 User Manual

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

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ......... 13 Getting Started ........20 Inserting the battery ......... 21 Charging the battery ......... 23 Turning on/off the digital video camera ..24 Initial Settings ............ 25 2.6.1 Setting the date and time ........ 25 2.6.2 Setting the language .........
  • Page 4 3.4.2 Play Option ............38 3.4.3 Delete File ............40 Shooting photos ..........41 3.5.1 The shooting screen ........41 Camera menu ............ 43 3.6.1 Capture Mode ........... 43 3.6.2 Instant View ............44 3.6.3 Self Timer ............44 3.6.4 White Balance ...........
  • Page 5 4.1.8 Auto Power Off ..........58 4.1.9 Language ............. 59 4.1.10 Information ............59 4.1.11 Beep Sound ............60 4.1.12 Start Logo ............60 4.1.13 Anti-flicker ............61 4.1.14 Recording Audio Gain ........61 4.1.15 SD ................ 62 4.1.16 Auto Hide Info ..........62 Connecting to other devices ....

  • Page 6: 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 7 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 8: Ce Regulatory Notice

    CE Regulatory Notice Name: BenQ Europe B.V. Address: Meerenakkerweg 1-17, 5652 AR, Eindhoven, the Netherlands Tel/Fax: +31 (88) 888-9200 /+31 (88) 888-9299 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 9: 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 10: 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 11 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 12: Operating Environment

    Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to clean the camcorder. 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.
  • Page 13 In a closed car that is in direct sunlight Unstable locations 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.
  • Page 14 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 15: Introduction

    1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing this advanced Digital Video Camera. This user guide will get you started and ready to make the most of your digital video camera. 1.1 System requirements For PC connection, be sure your PC meets the following specifications: For Windows: •...

  • Page 16: Package Contents

    1.2 Features • Full HD camera (1920x1080 @ 30fps) • 3.0” Touch screen • Time lapse recording • Motion detection recording • High power LED for infrared night vision • Dual memory card slot 1.3 Package contents The package contains the following items. In case there is any missing or damaged item, contact your dealer immediately.

  • Page 17: External View

    1.4 External view Top, Bottom, and Front views Top View Bottom View Front View Item Item Lens Cover Latch Infrared Light Speaker Tripod Socket Memory Card Slot Zoom Lever Cover Battery Lens Cover Compartment Latch LED Light Microphone...
  • Page 18 Left, Right, and Rear views Left View Right View Rear View Item Item USB/HDMI Hand Strap Connector Cover Battery Compartment Mode Button Playback Button LED Indicator Power Button Record Button Navigation Buttons...
  • Page 19 1.5 Buttons operation See the table below for a description of each button’s function. Item Function Press to turn the digital video camera on or Power Button off. Press to switch between Video or Camera Mode Button mode. • In Video mode, press to start recording a video.
  • Page 20 Item Function Press OK to start the video playback. Press OK again to pause/resume. During the video playback, press and hold to rewind the playback and press and to fast forward the playback. • In Camera Playback mode: Press to view the recorded photos and press OK to view the image in full screen.

  • Page 21: Adjusting The Lcd Display

    1.6 Adjusting the LCD display Flip the LCD display outwards 90° to fully open. Flip and twist the LCD screen at the appropriate angle to suit your viewing preference.

  • Page 22: Getting Started

    2 Getting Started 2.1 Inserting the memory card(s) This device supports dual memory card slot that allows you to insert two memory cards at the same time. You can insert one SD card and one micro SD card into the digital video camera. Open the memory card slot cover.

  • Page 23: Inserting The Battery

    2.2 Inserting the battery Only use the specified rechargeable battery for the digital video camera. Align the battery position as shown in the illustration. Fully insert the battery with the correct orientation until it clicks into place. Note: Turn off the digital video camera before removing the battery. The battery may be warm after being used.
  • Page 24 To remove the battery: Press down and hold the latch as shown in the illustration and remove the battery from the battery compartment.

  • Page 25: Charging The Battery

    2.3 Charging the battery Use the supplied power adapter to charge the battery. Open the USB/HDMI connector cover. Connect one end of the power adapter to the USB connector of the digital video camera. Plug the other end of the power adapter to the wall outlet. Note: The red LED lights up while the battery is charging.

  • Page 26: Turning On/Off The Digital Video Camera

    2.4 Turning on/off the digital video camera There are two ways to turn on/off the power: • Open/close the LCD panel. • Press the Power button. Note: Before using this digital video camera, be sure to slide the lens cover latch to the right to open the lens.

  • Page 27: Initial Settings

    2.6 Initial Settings Before using the digital video camera, you may want to set up the date and time and screen language settings. Setting the date and time 2.6.1 Touch or press the Navigation buttons to adjust the value. Repeat step 4~5 to adjust other fields. Touch or press OK to save your changes.

  • Page 28: Using The Digital Video Camera

    3 Using the Digital Video Camera 3.1 Recording videos Turn on the digital video camera. By default, the device is set to Video mode. In Camera mode, press the Mode button to switch to Video mode. Press the Record button to start recording the video. Press it again to stop recording.

  • Page 29: The Recording Screen

    The recording screen 3.1.1 Description Item Indicates the digital video camera is Video mode currently in Video mode. Indicates the memory card type in use. Card type White balance Indicates the current white balance mode. Metering mode Indicates the current AE metering mode. Menu Touch to enter the Video menu.
  • Page 30 Description Item Touch to select the setting Auto Focus AF setting (AF) / AF Lock. LED/Infrared Touch to select the suitable lighting mode. icon Available options: Off / On / IR Touch to select the desired scene mode: Available options: Auto / Night / Sports / Scene mode Landscape / Portrait / Sunset / Sand/Snow / Flower / Firework / Beauty...

  • Page 31: Video Menu

    3.2 Video menu The Video menu is used to adjust settings in Video mode. Turn on the digital video camera. By default, the device is set to Video mode. In Camera mode, press the Mode button or touch to switch to Video mode. Touch to enter the Video menu.

  • Page 32: Pre-Recording

    Pre-recording 3.2.2 Pre-recording function records images even before you press the Record button. In Video mode, touch to enter the Video menu. Touch Pre-recording to enter the menu. You can also press to select Pre-recording and press OK to enter its menu. Touch the option to select On or Off.

  • Page 33: Motion Detection

    Motion Detection 3.2.4 With Motion Detection feature, the video recording automatically starts if the digital video camera detects any movement. In Video mode, touch to enter the Video menu. Touch Motion Detection to enter the menu. You can also press to select Motion Detection and press OK to enter its menu.

  • Page 34: Ae Meter

    AE Meter 3.2.6 Select the metering method for calculating the exposure. In Video mode, touch to enter the Video menu. Touch AE meter to enter the menu. You can also press select AE meter and press OK to enter its menu. Touch an option to select the desired setting.

  • Page 35: Digital Zoom

    Digital Zoom 3.2.8 Set whether or not to use digital zoom when recording videos. In Video mode, touch to enter the Video menu. Touch Digital Zoom to enter the menu. You can also press to select Digital Zoom and press OK to enter its menu. Touch the option to select On or Off.
  • Page 36 Start recording video. Once the video is recorded, it will be placed in the folder “Eat Breakfast” as you view this video later from the digital camcorder later. Repeat Step 3 to record more videos in the same sub-category, or return to Step 2 and select anther category.

  • Page 37: Playback Videos

    3.3 Playback videos In Video mode, touch or press the Playback button to enter Video Playback mode. Touch the video to view it in full screen. You can also press browse for the selected video file and press OK to view the video in full screen.
  • Page 38 Description Item Menu Touch to enter the Video Playback menu. File number Indicates the file number. Slow motion Touch to enable or disable slow motion playback. Video Indicates the file resolution. resolution Protect Indicates the file is protected. Time duration Indicates the played duration / total video duration.

  • Page 39: Slow Motion Playback

    Slow motion playback 3.3.1 To start playback in slow motion: In Video mode, touch or press the Playback button to enter Video Playback mode. Touch the video to view it in full screen. You can also press to browse for the desired video file and press OK to view the video in full screen.

  • Page 40: Video Playback Settings

    3.4 Video playback settings Protect File 3.4.1 In Video mode, touch or press the Playback button to enter Video Playback mode. Select the desired video file that you want to protect. Touch to enter the Video Playback menu. Touch Protect File to enter the menu. You can also press to select Protect File and press OK to enter its menu.
  • Page 41 Touch an option to select the desired setting. You can also press to select the desired setting and press OK to confirm. The video playback will start automatically. • Play One: Playback on the current video. • Play All: Playback all videos. •...

  • Page 42: Delete File

    Delete File 3.4.3 In Video mode, touch or press the Playback button to enter Video Playback mode. Select the desired video file that you want to delete. Touch to enter Video Playback menu. Touch Delete File to enter the menu. You can also press select Delete File and press OK to enter its menu.

  • Page 43: Shooting Photos

    3.5 Shooting photos Turn on the digital video camera. By default, the device is set to Video mode. Press the Mode button to switch to Camera mode. Press the Record button to capture a photo. The shooting screen 3.5.1 Description Item Indicates the digital video camera is Camera mode...
  • Page 44 Description Item Menu Touch to enter the Camera menu. Touch to select the desired photo size. Available options: 16M / 12M / 7M / 5M / Photo size Touch to select the desired AF setting. Available options: Normal / Macro / AF AF setting Lock.

  • Page 45: Camera Menu

    3.6 Camera menu The Camera menu is used to adjust the capture settings in Camera mode. Turn on the digital video camera. By default, the device is set to Video mode. Press the Mode button or touch to switch to Camera mode.

  • Page 46: Instant View

    • Normal: Shoot one photo at a time. • Continue Shot: Continuously shoot photos as long as you keep pressing the Record button. Note: If Capture Mode is set to Continue Shot, Instant View and Self Timer will be disabled. Instant View 3.6.2 Display a preview of the recorded photo right after the shot is taken.

  • Page 47: White Balance

    White Balance 3.6.4 Set the white balance when shooting photos under specific lighting conditions. In Camera mode, touch to enter the Camera menu. Touch White Balance to enter the menu. You can also press to select White Balance and press OK to enter its menu. Touch an option to select the desired setting.

  • Page 48: Ae Iso

    AE ISO 3.6.6 Set the sensitivity for shooting photos. In Camera mode, touch to enter the Camera menu. Touch AE ISO to enter the menu. You can also press select AE ISO and press OK to enter its menu. Touch an option to select the desired setting. You can also press to select the desired setting and press OK to confirm.

  • Page 49: Digital Zoom

    • Art: Add an oil painting color effect. • Sepia: Add brown color effect. • Negative: Add a negative color effect. • Black/White: Add a monochrome color effect. • Vivid: Add a bright color tone effect. Digital Zoom 3.6.8 Set whether or not to use digital zoom when capturing photos. In Camera mode, touch to enter the Camera menu.

  • Page 50: Viewing Photos

    3.7 Viewing photos Turn on the digital video camera. By default, the digital video camera is set to Video mode. Press the Mode button or touch to switch to Camera mode. Touch or press the Playback button to enter Photo Playback mode.
  • Page 51 Description Item File number Indicates the file number. Photo size Indicates the file resolution. Protect Indicates the file is protected. DPOF tag Indicated the file is marked for printing. Indicates the remaining battery Battery status power. Previous Touch to view the previous photo. Touch to view the next photo.

  • Page 52: Protect File

    3.8 Photo playback settings Protect File 3.8.1 In Camera mode, touch or press the Playback button to enter Photo Playback mode. Select the desired photo file that you want to protect. Touch to enter the Photo Playback menu. Touch Protect File to enter the menu. You can also press to select Protect File and press OK to enter its menu.

  • Page 53: Delete File

    Delete File 3.8.3 In Camera mode, touch or press the Playback button to enter Photo Playback mode. Select the desired photo file that you want to delete. Touch to enter Photo Playback menu. Touch Delete File to enter the menu. You can also press select Delete File and press OK to enter its menu.

  • Page 54: Dpof

    DPOF 3.8.4 Note: A memory card is required for DPOF function. In Camera mode, touch or press the Playback button to enter Photo Playback mode. Select the desired photo file that you want to set the DPOF tag. Touch to enter the Photo Playback menu. Touch DPOF to enter the menu.
  • Page 55 Touch Rotate to enter the menu. You can also press select Rotate and press OK to enter its menu. Touch an option to select the desired setting. You can also press to select the desired setting and press OK to confirm. •...

  • Page 56: Using Setup Menu

    4 Using Setup menu 4.1 Setup menu Configure the digital video camera general settings. Turn on the digital video camera. By default, the device is set to Video mode. In Camera mode, press the Mode button to switch to Video mode. Touch to enter the OSD menu and switch to Setup ( menu.

  • Page 57: System

    System 4.1.1 Set the TV type based on your local region. Switch to Setup ( ) menu. Touch System to enter the menu. You can also press   select System and press OK to enter its menu. Touch the option to select NTSC or PAL.

  • Page 58: Format

    To adjust the field item, touch the respective field or press select the field. Touch or press the Navigation buttons to adjust the value. Repeat step 4~5 to adjust other fields. Touch or press OK to save your changes. Note: Touch to adjust the value.

  • Page 59: Default Setting

    Default Setting 4.1.5 Reset the digital video camera settings to its factory defaults. Switch to Setup ( ) menu. Touch Default Setting to enter the menu. You can also press to select Default Setting and press OK to enter its menu. Touch to reset.

  • Page 60: Date/Time Stamp

    Date/Time Stamp 4.1.7 Disable the date/time stamp or select the date/time stamp type when shooting a photo. Switch to Setup ( ) menu. Touch Date/Time stamp to enter the menu. You can also press to select Date/Time stamp and press OK to enter its menu.

  • Page 61: Language

    Language 4.1.9 Set the on-screen display language. Switch to Setup ( ) menu. Touch Language to enter the menu. You can also press select Language and press OK to enter its menu. Touch the language option to select the desired language. You can also press the Navigation buttons to select the desired language and press OK to confirm.

  • Page 62: Beep Sound

    4.1.11 Beep Sound Enable/Disable the beep sound. Switch to Setup ( ) menu. Touch Beep Sound to enter the menu. You can also press to select Beep Sound and press OK to enter its menu. Touch the option to select On or Off.

  • Page 63: Anti-Flicker

    4.1.13 Anti-flicker Set the refresh rate of the digital video camera. Switch to Setup ( ) menu. Touch Anti-flicker to enter the menu. You can also press to select Anti-flicker and press OK to enter its menu. Touch an option to select the desired setting. You can also press to select the desired setting and press OK to confirm.

  • Page 64: Auto Hide Info

    4.1.15 SD Select the memory card type to be used as the default storage. Switch to Setup ( ) menu. Touch SD to enter the menu. You can also press to select SD and press OK to enter its menu. Touch the option to select micro SD or SD.

  • Page 65: Connecting To Other Devices

    5 Connecting to other devices 5.1 Connecting to the computer You can connect the device to a PC or notebook to transfer or view files as well as charge the device. Turn on the digital video camera. Open the USB/HDMI connector cover.

  • Page 66: Connecting To Tv

    5.2 Connecting to TV You can play files in your digital video camera on a TV using an HDMI cable. Turn on the digital video camera. Open the USB/HDMI connector cover. Connect one end of the HDMI cable to the digital video camera.

  • Page 67: Editing Software

    6 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 68: 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...

  • Page 69: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications Image sensor 1/3.2” CMOS sensor 5.0 Megapixels (2592 x 1944) Effective pixels Storage media Supports SDHC, up to 32GB class 4 or above Memory 32MB (1Gbits NAND Flash) 10X Optical zoom lens Lens F2.8-F3.5, f=4.6mm-46mm (35-350mm, 35mm equivalent) Wide: 10cm~Infinity Focus range Tele: 90cm~Infinity...
  • Page 70 Specifications Playback:10x digital zoom TFT screen 3.0” Touch Panel screen (16:9) White LED: 1.5m effective distance Assist Lamp IR LED: 3~5m effective distance Electronic shutter Shutter Auto:1/2 ~1/2000 sec, Night: 2~1/2000 sec. Exposure Average, Center, Spot Movie mode: Auto Still image mode : Auto (100-400), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, Auto800(100-800), Auto1600(100-1600) Mini B Type USB 2.0 (high-speed), Interface...

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