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FCC STATEMENT

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital devices, 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. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged
to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Use of shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual. If
such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment.
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  • Page 1: Fcc Statement

    FCC STATEMENT This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 2: Read This First

    This User Manual is a general reference guide for the product. The product and accessories that come with your DVR-530 may be different from those described in this manual. This is due to the fact that different retailers often specify slightly different product inclusions and accessories to suit their market requirements, customer demographics, and geographical preferences.

  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    Continued use in this state might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the store of purchase. If the DVR-530 has fallen or its case has been damaged, turn the power Off and remove the batteries. Continued use in this state might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the store of purchase.
  • Page 4 The battery becomes hot during use. Touching a hot battery might cause burns. Do not wrap the DVR-530 or place it in cloth or blankets. This might cause heat to build up and deform the case, resulting in fire. Use the DVR-530 in a well-ventilated place.
  • Page 5 The DVR-530 may feel warm after long period of continuous use. This is normal and not a malfunction. If the battery is not to be used for a long period of time, remove it from the DVR-530 to prevent leakage or corrosion.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    PHOTOGRAPHY MODES ....26 Package Contents ........9 Capturing Still Images ......26 Recording Video Clips ......26 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DVR-530 10 Normal Mode ..........27 Front View ..........10 Macro Mode ..........27 Rear View ..........11 Using the Digital Zoom ......
  • Page 7 .............. 59 TV Menu ............ 46 Step 1: Install the PC camera driver ..60 Playback Menu ......... 47 Step 2: Connect the DVR-530 to your computer MP3 / Audio Menu ........48 ............. 61 System Menu ..........49 Step 3: Run your application software(i.e.

  • Page 8: Introduction

    Thank you for purchasing the new DVR-530! This DVR-530 is designed as an “entry-level” handy cam. Equipped with a 5.0-megapixel CMOS sensor, your DVR-530 delivers good quality, 3350 x 2482 resolution images. Other features provided by the DVR-530 include the following: LCD monitor - 2.5"...

  • Page 9: Package Contents

    Common product components: DVR-530 A/V OUT Cable User’s Manual Earphone USB Cable DVR-530 Strap Software CD-ROM DVR-530 Pouch A/V IN cable Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery Battery charger Common (optional) accessories:...

  • Page 10: Getting To Know Your Dvr-530

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DVR-530 Front View 1. Lens 2. Flash 3. Self-timer LED 4. Focus switch Normal mode Macro mode 5. Speaker 6. Microphone 7. Battery/SD memory card cover 8. Tripod socket EN-10...

  • Page 11: Rear View

    Rear View Power button 2. MODE Mode button 3. Zoom lever T Zoom in W Zoom out Record button Image button Right button Self-timer button Left button Flash button 8. MENU Menu button 9. Status LED indicator 10. USB connector 11.

  • Page 12: Lcd Monitor Information

    LCD Monitor Information Video Mode: 8. Video quality video mode icon 5. Macro mode SUPER FINE 2. Zoom status 6. EV compensation 7. White balance FINE 3. Battery power indicator AUTO NORMAL Full battery power AUTO 9. Video resolution Medium battery power DAYLIGHT Low battery power LAMP...
  • Page 13 Camera Mode: 8. ISO sensitivity 12.Image resolution Still image mode icon AUTO 3264 x 2448 (FW interpolation) 2. Zoom status ISO 100 2560 x 1920 3. Battery power indicator 2048 x 1536 ISO 200 4. SD memory card indicator 1280 x 96 1.2M 5.
  • Page 14 Audio Recording Mode Audio recording mode 2. Remaining battery status 3. SD memory card indicator (if present) 4. Recording indicator 5. Available recording time (Before recording)/ Elapsed time (While recording) TV Recording Mode TV recording mode 2. Zoom status 3. Remaining battery status 4.
  • Page 15 Video Playback 1. Folder and file name 2. Duration of current video (Before playback)/ Elapsed time (During playback) Video playback mode icon 4. Battery power indicator 5. SD memory card indicator 6. Playback indicator Before playback 7. Video status bar 8.
  • Page 16 Still Image Playback Still-image playback mode 2. Battery power indicator 3. SD memory card indicator 4. Folder and file name Audio / MP3 Playback 00:00:32 Audio/MP3 playback mode icon 2. File name AUD_0001 3. Battery power indicator 4. SD memory card indicator 5.

  • Page 17: Getting Started

    We highly recommend using the specified rechargeable lithium-ion battery to realize the fully capability of your DVR-530. Charge the battery before using the DVR-530. Make sure that the power of the DVR-530 is off before inserting or removing the battery.

  • Page 18: Attaching The Strap

    Indicator State Description/Activity LED indicator Solid green 1. The DVR-530 is powering up. 2. The DVR-530 is ready to record images (or video clips). LED indicator Blinking green USB communication/transfer is in progress. LED indicator Blinking red Charging the flash.

  • Page 19: Loading An Sd Memory Card (Optional Accessory)

    The DVR-530 comes with 32MB of internal memory (24MB available for image storage), allowing you to record video clips, captured still images, MP3 and audio files in the DVR-530. However, you can also expand the memory capacity by using an SD memory card so that you can store more files.

  • Page 20: Using The Lcd Panel

    Using the LCD Panel 1. Open the panel by pulling it away from the DVR-530. 2. Choose the angle of the monitor that suits you best by rotating the panel. Make sure you open the LCD panel at 90 degrees before attempting to rotate it.

  • Page 21: Choosing The Osd (On-Screen Display) Lan- Guage

    Setting the Date and Time The date/time setting screen will automatically appear: When first turning the DVR-530 on; When turning the power on after leaving the DVR-530 without the batteries for an extended period of time. 1. Turn on your DVR-530.

  • Page 22: Formatting An Sd Memory Card

    Formatting erases all images, videos, sound, MP3 files and folders that are stored on the SD memory card or internal memory. Formatting is not possible if an SD memory card is locked. 1. Turn on your DVR-530. 2. Press the MENU button.

  • Page 23: Setting Image Resolution And Quality

    These settings affect the number of images that can be stored. As you get to know the DVR-530, it is recommended that you try each quality and resolution setting to get an appreciation for the effects that these settings will have on your images.
  • Page 24 Possible number of shots (still image) This table shows approximate shots that you can capture at each setting based on the internal memory or an SD memory card. Resolution Quality Internal memory 128 MB SD memory card SUPER FINE 3264 x 2448 FINE NORMAL SUPER FINE...
  • Page 25 Possible recording time / sec (video clip) Quality Resolution Internal memory 128 MB SD memory card SUPER FINE 0:43 3:53 640 x 480 FINE 0:57 5:10 NORMAL 1:11 6:26 SUPER FINE 1:08 6:11 320 x 240 FINE 1:42 9:12 NORMAL 2:15 12:10 The data shows the standard testing results.

  • Page 26: Photography Modes

    PHOTOGRAPHY MODES Capturing Still Images In this mode, you may capture still images. 1. Turn on your DVR-530. 2. Press the MODE button continuously until the Capture Mode appears. 3. Compose your image on the LCD monitor. 4. Press the button to capture a still image.

  • Page 27: Normal Mode

    Normal Mode This mode is suitable for scenery and portrait shooting. 1. Turn on your DVR-530. 2. Slide the focus switch to the side. 3. Compose the shot. 4. Press the button to capture a still image. To record video clips, press the...

  • Page 28: Using The Digital Zoom

    Using the Digital Zoom Zoom photography allows you to capture telephoto and wide-angle shots. 1. Turn on your DVR-530. 2. Compose the shot with the zoom lever. The subject appears closer by sliding the zoom lever to the T side.

  • Page 29: Setting The Flash

    When taking photographs, the red-eye phenomenon can be reduced by asking the subject (person) to look at the DVR-530 or get as close to the DVR-530 as possible. The flash cannot be set in the video mode. EN-29...

  • Page 30: Setting The Self-Timer

    Setting the Self-Timer This setting allows still images to be captured with the self-timer. 1. Turn on your DVR-530. 2. Press the button to select the setting. 3. Compose the shot. 4. Press the button. The self-timer LED and self-timer icon flash, and then the image is captured after the preset time has elapsed.

  • Page 31: Tv Recording Mode

    The TV recording function allows you to record TV program from a television. 1. Connect one end of the A/V IN cable to the A/V IN terminal of the DVR-530. 2. Connect the other end to the A/V output socket of the TV set.

  • Page 32: Playback Mode

    Playing Back Still Images/ Video Clips You can playback the still images on an LCD monitor. 1. Turn on your DVR-530. 2. Toggle the MODE button to go to [SELECT MODE]. 3. Select [IMAGE/MOVIE] with the zoom lever and press the button.

  • Page 33: Playing Back Still Images/Video Clips On Tv

    NTSC / PAL system to match the video output system of the video equipment you are going to connect to the DVR-530, then turn all connected devices off. 1. Connect one end of the A/V OUT cable to the A/V OUT terminal of the DVR-530.

  • Page 34: Zoom Playback

    Images that are being playback can be enlarged. The zoom factor displayed on the screen shows the current magnification ratio. 1. Turn on your DVR-530. 2. Toggle the MODE button to go to [SELECT MODE]. 3. Select [IMAGE/MOVIE] with the zoom lever and press the button.

  • Page 35: Protecting Still Images/Video Clips

    8. Select [LOCK] by pressing the buttons, and press the LOCK UNLOCK button. Protect is executed and the DVR-530 returns to the play mode. The protect icon is displayed with protected images. When 100-0002 [ALL FILE] is selected, is displayed with all the images.

  • Page 36: Slide Show Display

    Slide Show Display The slideshow function enables you to playback still images/video clips automatically in order one image at a time. 1. Turn on your DVR-530. PLAYBACK MENU 2. Toggle the MODE button to go to [SELECT MODE]. SLIDE SHOW 5 SEC.

  • Page 37: Deleting Still Images/Video Clips

    Deleting Still Images/Video Clips 1. Turn on your DVR-530. PLAYBACK MENU 2. Toggle the MODE button to go to [SELECT MODE]. SLIDE SHOW 5 SEC. 3. Select [IMAGE/MOVIE] with the zoom lever and press the button. DELETE FILE 4. Select the still image/video clip that you want to erase with the DELETE ALL zoom lever.

  • Page 38: Mp3 Mode

    The DVR-530 offers you to playback MP3 files. You may download MP3 files to your computer and then copy them into the DVR-530 via the USB cable or insert an SD memory card with MP3 files recorded into the DVR-530.

  • Page 39: Audio Recording Mode

    AUDIO RECORDING MODE The DVR-530 enables you to record and playback audio files anytime and anywhere. Recording Audio Files 1. Turn on your DVR-530. 2. Toggle the MODE button to select audio recording mode as the illustration. 3. Press the button.

  • Page 40: Playing Back Audio Files

    Playing Back Audio Files 1. Turn on your DVR-530. 2. Toggle the MODE button to go to [SELECT MODE]. SELECT MODE 3. Select [AUDIO] with the zoom lever and press the button. IMAGE / MOVIE The AUDIO LIST appears on the screen.

  • Page 41: Deleting Mp3 / Audio Files

    Deleting MP3 / Audio Files 1. Turn on your DVR-530. MP3 MENU 2. Toggle the MODE button to go to [SELECT MODE]. 3. Select [MP3] / [AUDIO] with the zoom lever and press the button. The MP3 / AUDIO LIST appears on the screen.

  • Page 42: Menu Options

    Video Menu This menu is for the basic settings to be used when capturing video clips in the photography mode. 1. Turn on your DVR-530. 2. Press the MENU button. The [MOVIE MENU] is displayed on the screen. 3. Select the desired option item with the zoom lever, and press the button.
  • Page 43 Your DVR-530 adjusts the exposure of each scene automatically. However, if the subject is very dark, or very bright, you may override the DVR-530's automatic exposure determination to make the subject brighter or darker. This is called EV compensation. The EV compensation can be adjusted from -1.8EV to +1.8EV.

  • Page 44: Capture Menu

    Capture Menu This menu is for the basic settings to be used when capturing still images in the photography mode. 1. Turn on your DVR-530. 2. Toggle the MODE button to access in camera mode, then press the CAPTURE MENU MENU button.
  • Page 45 Refer to section in this manual titled “EV” in Movie Menu for further details. Refer to section in this manual titled “AWB” in Movie Menu for further details. Sets the sensitivity for photography. When the sensitivity is raised (and the ISO figure is increased), photography will become possible even in dark locations, but the more pixelated (grainier) the image will appear.

  • Page 46: Tv Menu

    TV Menu This menu is for the basic settings to be used when capturing TV clips in the TV recording mode. 1. Turn on your DVR-530. TV MENU 2. Press the MENU button. The [TV MENU] is displayed on the screen.

  • Page 47: Playback Menu

    Playback Menu This menu sets which settings are to be used for playback. 1. Turn on your DVR-530. 2. Toggle the MODE button to go to [SELECT MODE]. PLAYBACK MENU 3. Select [IMAGE/MOVIE] with the zoom lever and press the button.

  • Page 48: Mp3 / Audio Menu

    MP3 / Audio Menu This sets whether or not to play MP3 files repeatedly or delete MP3 files. 1. Turn on your DVR-530. 2. Toggle the MODE button to go to [SELECT MODE]. MP3 MENU 3. Select [MP3] or [AUDIO] with the zoom lever, and press the button.

  • Page 49: System Menu

    System Menu Sets your DVR-530’s operating environment. 1. Turn on your DVR-530. 2. Toggle the MODE button to access in video, DVR-530 or playback SYSTEM MENU (SELECT MODE) mode, then press the MENU button. LANGUAGE ENGLISH 3. Press to access in SYSTEM MENU.
  • Page 50 Refer to section in this manual titled “Setting the Date and Time” for further details. POWER OFF If no operation is performed for a specific period of time, the power to the DVR-530 is automatically turned off. This feature is useful to reduce battery wear.
  • Page 51 COPY TO CARD Allows you to copy your files from the DVR-530’s internal memory to a memory card. Of course, you can only do this if you have a memory card installed and some files in internal memory. * [YES] / [NO] BEEP Enables or disables the sounds (beeps) associated with DVR-530 button functions.

  • Page 52: Connecting To A Pictbridge Compliant Printer

    CONNECTING TO A PICTBRIDGE COMPLIANT PRINTER IF a printer that support PictBridge is available, images can be printed by connecting the DVR-530 directly to the PictBridge-compatible printer without using a computer. 1. Connect the DVR-530 to the printer using the USB cable.
  • Page 53 6. Select [PRINT NUMBER], [DATE] or [FILE NAME] with the zoom USB MODE lever and change their settings with the buttons. Then press PRINT NUMBER button to confirm the selection. [PRINT NUMBER]: Select the number of frame to be printed up DATE WITH to 10.

  • Page 54: Transferring Recorded Files To Your Computer

    The USB driver on the CD-ROM is exclusively for Windows 98 computers. Installing the USB driver on computers running Windows 2000/ME/XP is not necessary. 1. Insert the CD-ROM that came with the DVR-530 into your CD-ROM drive. The welcome screen appears. 2. Click "Install USB/PC-Cam driver". Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. After the USB driver has been installed, restart your computer.

  • Page 55: Step 2: Connect The Dvr-530 To Your Computer

    5. From the Windows desktop, double click on "My Computer". 6. Look for a new "Removable disk" icon. This "Removable disk" is USB MODE actually the memory or memory card in your DVR-530. MASS STORAGE 7. Double click on the removable disk and locate the DCIM, MP3 and WEBCAM AUDIO folders.

  • Page 56: Step 3: Download Still Images, Video Clips And Audio Files

    Step 3: Download still images, video clips and audio files When the DVR-530 is turned on and connected to your computer, it is considered to be a disk drive, just like a floppy disk or CD. You can download (transfer) images by copying them from the "Removable disk"...

  • Page 57: Installing Videostudio

    To install VideoStudio: 1. Insert the CD-ROM that came with the DVR-530 into your CD-ROM drive. The welcome screen appears. 2. Click “Install Ulead VideoStudio”. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

  • Page 58: Reader

    CD ROM. Using Adobe Acrobat Reader, you can read the user’s manual and print sections of interest. 1. Insert the CD-ROM that came with the DVR-530 into the CD-ROM drive. The welcome screen appears. 2. Click “Install Acrobat Reader”. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

  • Page 59: Using The Dvr-530 As A Pc Camera

    USING THE DVR-530 AS A PC CAMERA Your DVR-530 can act as a PC camera, which allows you to videoconference with business associates, or have a real-time conversation with friends or family. To use the camera as a PC camera, follow these steps:...

  • Page 60: Step 1: Install The Pc Camera Driver

    The PC-camera driver included on the CD-ROM is exclusively for Windows. The PC camera function is not supported for Mac platforms. 1. Insert the CD-ROM that came with the DVR-530 into your CD-ROM drive. The welcome screen appears. 2. Click "Install USB/PC-Cam driver". Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. After the driver installation is completed, restart your computer.

  • Page 61: Step 2: Connect The Dvr-530 To Your Computer

    Windows operating system, restart your computer. Then select Programs / MYDSC2 / PC Cam. You can then use your DVR-530 as a web cam allowing others to see you online. Simply follow the instructions in Yahoo Messenger to start your camera.

  • Page 62: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Item Description Image Sensor CMOS sensor (5.0 megapixels) Image size Still image: 3264 x 2448 (FW interpolation), 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480 Video clip: 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps) Recording media 32 MB internal memory (24 MB available for image storage) Supports SD memory card (up to 1 GB) (optional)

  • Page 63: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Refer to the symptoms and measures listed below before sending the DVR-530 for repairs. If the problem persists, contact your local reseller or service center. Power Supply Cause Measure Symptom The battery is not loaded. Load the battery correctly.
  • Page 64 Recharge the battery. button, the DVR-530 does not The power is not on. Turn the power on. shoot. The DVR-530 is not in shooting Slide the mode switch to shooting mode. mode. The shutter button is not pressed all Press the shutter button all the way.
  • Page 65 Symptom Cause Measure Even though the flash fired, The distance to the subject is greater Get closer to your subject and capture. the image is dark. than flash effective range. The image is too dark. The image was captured in a dark Set the flash to something other place while set to flash off.

  • Page 66: Other Problems

    The card is facing the wrong way. Cannot load the memory card. Load correctly. The battery is running low. Even when the DVR-530’s Recharge the battery. buttons are pressed, it does DVR-530 malfunction. Turn the power off and remove the not operate.

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