MyMuvi FamilyCam HD Operating Instructions Manual

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Page 1 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Preface ........................2 Using a memory card ....................2 Proper care of a memory card................3 Maintaining your camcorder.................. 4 System requirements ....................5 Features ........................5 Package contents...................... 5 Appearance ......................6 Key functions ......................7 Getting started ......................8 Installing the battery..................
Page 4: Preface
Preface Thank-you for your purchase of a MyMuvi Digital Camcorder. Please read this manual before using this camera and put it in safe place for future reference. The content in this manual refers to the latest information available at the time of printing.
Page 5: Proper Care Of A Memory Card
Metal contacts on the memory card Write protection switch Push the switch on the SD memory card to the bottom and the data will be protected. Push the switch on the SD memory card to the top and the write protection will be cancelled.
Page 6: Maintaining Your Camcorder
Maintaining your camcorder  The camcorder should be kept in a clean, dry and dark place when it is not used with the battery removed.  The dust on the surface should be removed before cleaning the lens. Then use an appropriate cleaning cloth or tissue that is suitable for the cleaning the optical equipment to lightly wipe the lens.
Page 7: System Requirements
System requirements Please refer to the following minimum requirements for your computer system to interface with the camcorder. These are the MINIMUM requirements, faster processors and more memory will result is a better user experience. System requirements Operating system Microsoft Windows 2000, XP, VISTA,Windows7 Intel PIII667 or equivalent or faster.
Page 8: Appearance
Appearance...
Page 9: Key Functions
Key functions _________________________ Key/indicator light Function Power key Powers the camera on or off Shutter key Press to take video or photos Digital zoom; Enlarges or reduces the size of video or Zoom key photos. Menu key Turns the menu display on or off. Playback key Play back photos or video Menu selection;...
Page 10: Getting Started
Getting started Install battery The camera uses four AAA alkaline batteries (not included) or a rechargeable lithium battery (included). Open the battery cover and insert the battery. Be sure to insert with the + of the battery matching the + indicator on the camcorder. Replace the battery cover. Your battery should be CHARGED before use.
Page 11: Powering The Camcorder
Open the screen to start Open the LCD screen and press the power switch to power the camcorder. You may turn off the power to the camcorder by pressing the power key for two seconds after the screen is opened. Switching modes Press the mode key to select the recording resolution.
Page 12: Hdmi Output
HDMI output To connect to a device supporting HDMI, connect the HDMI cable (not included) to the HDMI interface on the camera. Then connect the HDMI cable to the corresponding input on the equipment. Note: Be sure the power to the camcorder is OFF before connecting or disconnecting to the TV or other device.
Page 13: Operation
▲ Setup Menu ▲ System Menu Operation Video Recording/Still photo mode The camcorder starts in the video recording mode. You may take still photos by pressing the shutter key. To record video press the record key. Stop recording by pressing the recording key again.
Page 14 ◆ Information displayed on the screen while taking still photos Icon Icon name Description Ready to take still photos by pressing Still Photo Mode the shutter key Image size Currently selected still photo resolution The # of photos that can still be taken at # of photos left 1377 the currently selected resolution.
Page 15  Image menus Press the menu key to open the main menu. Press the left and right keys to select the Image menu and press OK. In the submenu, press the menu key or OK key to return to the main menu. Use the left and right navigation keys to make the selection and press the OK key to confirm your selection.
Page 16 Still Photo Image Menu Options: Main menu Submenu Description Best Best quality Image quality Good Better quality Normal General quality 3200 x2400 8 million-pixel resolution Image size 2592 x1944 5 million-pixel resolution 2048 x1536 3 million-pixel resolution 2sec. or 10sec. Either 2-second or 10-second delay Self-timer Self-timer function disabled...
Page 17  Setup menu The setup menu has the following options: Recording frequency, contrast, sharpness, automatic ISO, exposure compensation and exposure mode.  System menu The system menu has the following options: TV system, automatic power off, date & time, volume, default setting, formatting, language, brightness, key-press tone and software version Video/Still Photo Mode When powering on the camcorder it will default to the video recording mode.
Page 18 Note：  Be sure hold the camera steady when shooting. For best results, use a tripod with your camcorder. The working indicator light will glow after pressing the shutter key. Avoid fuzzy photos by ensuring the camcorder is held steady while this light is on. ──────────────────────────────────────────────────...
Page 19  Delete and Protect Menu Options: Main menu Submenu Description Protect this file OK locks the current file File protection Unprotect this file Ok unlocks the current files Deletes the current file File deletion Delete all files Connect to the computer to download photos/videos Connect the camcorder to your computer using the USB cable (included).
Page 20: Installing And Using Arcsoft Mediaimpression Software
ArcSoft MediaImpression________________________________________________ The CD packed with your camcorder includes ArcSoft MediaImpression imaging software. Software Installation Put the CD into the CD-ROM drive of your computer, the following menu will appear:  If the CD does not automatically load, click the autorun.exe program in the root directory of the CD.
Page 21 MediaImpression Installation and Use: Installation: Click the “Install MediaImpression” button and complete the installation following the on screen instructions. After installation, please restart the computer.
Page 22 Run MediaImpression : Double click the icon on the desktop or follow “Start → Programs” to open: MediaImpression After starting MediaImpression, click the “Import” to import the media.
Page 23 Choose the video camera storage and choose the output location. Choose required file and click the import, selected file will be stored in the output location. Click “Go to start page” to return to the main screen. Click the “Video” or “All media” to use the “You Tube”...
Page 24 Choose file and click the “upload to You Tube. Enter you username and password to login the You Tube, execute upload.
Page 25: Specifications
Specifications Image Sensor 5MP CMOS Still Photo Resolution 3200 × 2400, 2592 × 1944, 2048 × 1536 Memory SD/SDHC card (128MB to 16GB) (not included) File Formats JPEG (Still), AVI (Video) 720P30(1280×720), WVGAP30(848×480), Video Resolution WVGAP60(848×480) Self-timer Delay 2 seconds, 10 seconds Digital Zoom Exposure Mode Center photometry/average photometry/spot photometry...
Page 26: Solving Common Problems
Solving common problems The battery has insufficient charge. Replace the batteries or The camera does not charge the lithium battery. power up after the The battery is installed incorrectly. Make sure the batteries battery is installed are installed per the diagram in the battery compartment. The memory card is full.