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  • Page 2: Charging The Battery

    • On = charging • Off = charged (approx. 2 hours) Your plug may differ. KODAK Camera USB Cable, Micro B / 5-Pin (Use only the cable included with this camera!) see page 2 See other charging solutions Keep camera watertight Tightly close all doors www.kodak.com/go/playsportsupport...
  • Page 3 Do not charge the battery near water! Charger Connect the camera, then turn it off to start charging. Charging light: • On = charging • Off = charged (approx. 4 hours) Keep camera watertight Tightly close all doors Purchase batteries www.kodak.com/go/playsportaccessories www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter...
  • Page 4 A card can only be inserted one way; forcing it may cause damage. Inserting or removing a card while the camera is on may cause damage. 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Insert the card. Keep camera watertight Tightly close all doors Purchase cards www.kodak.com/go/playsportaccessories www.kodak.com/go/playsportsupport...
  • Page 5 Turning on the camera Setting the date/time At the prompt, press OK. to change current field. for previous/next field. to accept. see page 13 Change date/time later www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter...
  • Page 6 Liveview Zoom in/out Change recording modes Recording modes 1080p 720p/60 fps 720p WVGA Still for viewing on a for 5 computer, sharing conserving viewing sports, on YouTube™ and memory on an action pictures Facebook card space HDTV www.kodak.com/go/playsportsupport...
  • Page 7 Previous/next video Play/Pause 3 OK (Press and hold to Stop) Volume Delete video/pictures While playing, play in slow motion. While paused, press for different views: 1-up Thumbnail Timeline view view While playing, fast-forward/rewind 2X/4X/8X/16X. While paused, go forward/reverse one frame. www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter...
  • Page 8 ARCSOFT MEDIAIMPRESSION for KODAK Software. You can then transfer and KODAK Camera USB Cable, Micro B / 5-Pin (Use only the cable share videos. included with this camera!) Videos and pictures can be used with the APPLE ILIFE suite of...

  • Page 9: Front View

    Front view Microphone Video Lens Recording IR receiver, for light optional remote control Battery compartment, SD/SDHC card slot Strap post Download the Extended user guide. www.kodak.com/go/manuals www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter...

  • Page 10: Back View

    Back view Power button/ Record/OK Charging light Liveview/LCD Glare Shield AV Out Review mode HDMI™ Out Delete USB, 5V DC In Settings Tripod socket Speaker Download the Extended user guide. www.kodak.com/go/manuals www.kodak.com/go/playsportsupport...
  • Page 11 Understanding the status icons Download the Extended user guide www.kodak.com/go/manuals www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter...
  • Page 12 Doing more Deleting videos/pictures Review Previous/next Delete to make a choice, then press OK Cancel (without Previous/ deleting) Next Delete www.kodak.com/go/playsportsupport...
  • Page 13 Doing more Viewing on a TV HDMI Cable AV Cable Set TV input to match your connection. For stereo playback, use an HDMI cable. see page 1 Use AC power Purchase accessories www.kodak.com/go/playsportaccessories www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter...
  • Page 14 Underwater Mode—Turn on to take videos/pictures under water. LCD Glare Shield—Turn on to improve LCD viewability in bright, outdoor conditions. Electronic Image Stabilization—Turn on to reduce video blur. Face Detection—Turn face detection on/off. Format Card—Erase, format the card. Camera Info—View firmware and ARCSOFT Software versions. www.kodak.com/go/playsportsupport...
  • Page 15 Wipe off water or debris. If the camera was used in chemically treated water or saltwater, rinse it in fresh water, then use a soft towel to dry it. ■ If water has entered the camera, remove the battery/card. Allow camera to air-dry for at least 24 hours before using. www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter...
  • Page 16 SD/SDHC card to take more videos/pictures. ■ Card is full. Transfer videos/pictures to your computer or use another card. ■ Unrecognized file. Transfer videos/pictures to your computer. ■ An error has occurred. Transfer videos/pictures to your computer, then format (erase) the card. www.kodak.com/go/playsportsupport...
  • Page 17 Choose a different LCD Glare Shield ( ■ Videos are choppy Use ARCSOFT MEDIAIMPRESSION Software for page 7 or jumpy when KODAK Software for video playback ( played on a ■ Ensure that the computer system requirements computer. are met. Go to www.arcsoft.com/support.
  • Page 18 See online demonstrations www.kodak.com/go/howto of your camera Register your camera www.kodak.com/go/register Chat, email, write, or phone www.kodak.com/go/contact Kodak (Chat not available in all languages.) Get information on www.arcsoft.com/support ARCSOFT Software Get help with the www.kodak.com/go/pcbasics WINDOWS OS and working with digital pictures www.kodak.com/go/playsportsupport...
  • Page 19 If the LCD breaks, do not touch the glass or liquid. Contact Kodak customer support. ■ The use of an accessory that is not recommended by Kodak may cause fire, electric shock, or injury. For approved accessories, go to www.kodak.com/go/playsportaccessories.
  • Page 20 Kodak will, at its option, refund the purchase price paid for the product provided the product has been returned to Kodak along with proof of the purchase price paid. Repair, replacement, or refund of the purchase price are the sole remedies under the warranty. If replacement parts are used in making repairs, those parts may be remanufactured, or may contain remanufactured materials.
  • Page 21 (such as third party ink or ink tanks), failure to follow Kodak’s operation, maintenance or repacking instructions, failure to use items supplied by Kodak (such as adapters and cables), or claims made after the duration of this warranty.
  • Page 22 DOC Class B Compliance—This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Observation des normes-Classe B—Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Australian C-Tick N137 VCCI Class B ITE Korean Class B ITE China RoHS www.kodak.com/go/playsportsupport...
  • Page 23 Appendix Korean Li-Ion Regulatory www.kodak.com/go/easysharecenter...
  • Page 24 Rochester, New York 14650 Kodak, 2009 All screen images are simulated. Kodak and Playsport are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company. ArcSoft and MediaImpression are trademarks of ArcSoft, Inc. Apple, iLife, iWeb, MobileMe, iTunes, iPhone, iPod, and Apple TV are trademarks of Apple, Inc.
  • Page 26 KODAK PLAYSPORT Video Camera Extended user guide Model Zx3 www.kodak.com For interactive tutorials: www.kodak.com/go/howto For help with your camera: www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 27 Rochester, New York 14650 © Kodak, 2009 All screen images are simulated. Kodak and PlaySport are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company. ArcSoft and MediaImpression are trademarks of ArcSoft, Inc. Apple, iLife, iWeb, MobileMe, iTunes, iPhone, iPod, and Apple TV are trademarks of Apple, Inc.
  • Page 28 Product features Front view Microphone Video Recording light Lens IR receiver, for optional remote control Battery compartment, SD/SDHC card slot Strap post www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 29 Product features Back view Record/OK Power button/ Charging light Liveview/LCD Glare Shield AV Out Review mode HDMI™ Out Delete USB, 5V DC In Settings Tripod socket Speaker www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 30 Product features Understanding the status icons See important Alert icons see page 14 www.kodak.com/go/support...

  • Page 31: Table Of Contents

    Using the optional remote control ............... 13 3 Getting help ..................14 Troubleshooting ..................14 Getting help on the Web ................16 4 Appendix .....................17 Specifications....................17 Safety ......................18 Care and maintenance ................20 Limited warranty ..................20 Regulatory compliance ................22 www.kodak.com/go/support...

  • Page 32: Setting Up Your Camera

    • On = charging • Off = charged (approx. 2 hours) Your adapter may differ. KODAK Camera USB Cable, Micro B / 5-Pin (Use only the cable included with this camera!) Keep the camera watertight Tightly close all doors See other charging solutions see page 2 www.kodak.com/go/support...

  • Page 33: Charging Using External Charger Or Usb

    Connect the camera, then turn it off to start charging. Charging light: • On = charging • Off = charged KODAK Camera USB Cable, (approx. 4 hours) Micro B / 5-Pin (Use only the cable included with this camera!) Keep the camera watertight...

  • Page 34: Inserting An Sd Or Sdhc Card

    Inserting or removing a card while the camera is on may damage the video/pictures, the card, or the camera. 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Insert the card until it clicks. Keep the camera watertight Tightly close all doors Purchase accessories www.kodak.com/go/playsportaccessories www.kodak.com/go/support...

  • Page 35: Connecting A Strap

    Setting up your camera Connecting a strap www.kodak.com/go/support...

  • Page 36: Using Your Camera

    Using your camera Turning on the camera Setting the date/time At the prompt, press OK. to change current field. for previous/next field. OK to accept. Change date/time later see page 11 www.kodak.com/go/support...

  • Page 37: Recording Videos, Taking Pictures

    5 MP viewing sports on YouTube™ and memory card pictures on an and action Facebook space HDTV Purchase extra cards, batteries www.kodak.com/go/playsportaccessories Use the optional remote control see page 13 www.kodak.com/go/support...

  • Page 38: Playing Videos

    (Press and hold to Stop) Volume Delete video/pictures While playing, play in slow motion. While paused, press for different views: 1-up Thumbnail Timeline view view While playing, fast-forward/rewind 2X/4X/8X/16X. While paused, go forward/reverse one frame. Use the optional remote control see page 13 www.kodak.com/go/support...

  • Page 39: Transferring, Editing, Sharing Online

    KODAK Software. You can then transfer and share videos. KODAK Camera USB Cable, Micro B / 5-Pin (Use only the cable included with this camera!) Videos and pictures can be used with the APPLE ILIFE suite of products to edit, personalize, make DVDs, share via YouTube and APPLE Online Sharing Services (IWEB and MOBILEME), or with ITUNES for syncing with IPHONE, IPOD, or APPLE TV.

  • Page 40: Deleting Videos/Pictures

    Using your camera Deleting videos/pictures Review Previous/next Delete to highlight a choice, then press OK Cancel (without Previous/ deleting) Next Delete www.kodak.com/go/support...

  • Page 41: Viewing On A Tv

    Viewing on a TV HDMI Cable AV Cable Set TV input to match your connection. For stereo playback, use the HDMI cable. Set Video Out (NTSC/PAL) see page 11 Power the camera by AC power see page 1 Purchase accessories www.kodak.com/go/playsportaccessories www.kodak.com/go/support...

  • Page 42: Accessing The Settings Menu

    — LCD Glare Shield Turn on to improve LCD viewability in bright, outdoor conditions. Electronic Image Stabilization—Turn on to reduce video blur. Face Detection—Turn face detection on/off. Format Card—Erase, format the card. Camera Info—View firmware and ARCSOFT Software versions. www.kodak.com/go/support...

  • Page 43: Using The Camera Under Water

    Wipe off water or debris. If the camera was used in chemically treated water or saltwater, rinse it in fresh water, then use a soft towel to dry it. ■ If water has entered the camera, remove the battery/card. Allow camera to air-dry for at least 24 hours before using. www.kodak.com/go/support...

  • Page 44: Using The Optional Remote Control

    Using the optional remote control Use the optional remote control just as you would use the on-camera buttons—to start/stop recording, review videos and pictures, and more. Go to www.kodak.com/go/playsportaccessories. Remove the tab to activate the battery Using the remote control...

  • Page 45: Getting Help

    SD/SDHC card to take more videos/pictures. ■ Card is full. Transfer videos/pictures to your computer or use another card. ■ Unrecognized file. Transfer videos/pictures to your computer. ■ An error has occurred. Transfer videos/pictures to your computer, then format (erase) the card. www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 46 ■ Underwater focus range is 1.33 m (4.4 ft)–infinity Underwater videos are not clear. ■ Videos are choppy or Use ARCSOFT MEDIAIMPRESSION for KODAK Software for video playback (see page jumpy when played on a computer. ■ Ensure that the computer system requirements are met. Go to www.arcsoft.com/support.

  • Page 47: Getting Help On The Web

    See online demonstrations of your camera www.kodak.com/go/howto Register your camera www.kodak.com/go/register Chat, email, write, or phone Kodak www.kodak.com/go/contact (Chat not available in all languages.) Software Get information on ARCSOFT Software www.arcsoft.com/support Get help with the WINDOWS OS and working with www.kodak.com/go/pcbasics...

  • Page 48: Appendix

    Focusing System—Fixed Focus Range—Normal: 1 m (3.3 ft)–infinity; Underwater: 1.33 m (4.4 ft)–infinity White Balance—Auto Exposure—Auto File Format—Still: JPEG with Kodak EXIF; Video: H.264 (MOV); Audio: MPEG-4 AAC LC ■ HD 1080 (16:9) 30 fps: 1920 x 1080 @ 30 fps ■...

  • Page 49: Safety

    If the LCD breaks, do not touch the glass or liquid. Contact Kodak customer support. The use of an accessory that is not recommended by Kodak may cause fire, electric ■ shock, or injury. For approved accessories, go to www.kodak.com/go/playsportaccessories.
  • Page 50 ■ Remove the batteries when the product is stored. In the unlikely event that battery fluid leaks inside the product, contact Kodak customer support. ■ In the unlikely event that battery fluid leaks onto your skin, wash immediately with water and contact your local health provider.

  • Page 51: Care And Maintenance

    Do not allow chemicals, such as suntan lotion, to contact painted surfaces. ■ Service agreements may be available in your country. Contact a dealer of KODAK Products for more information. ■ For camera disposal or recycling information, contact your local authorities. In the US, go to the Electronics Industry Alliance Web site at www.eiae.org...
  • Page 52 If Kodak is unable to repair or replace a Product, Kodak will, at its option, refund the purchase price paid for the Product provided the Product has been returned to Kodak along with proof of the purchase price paid.

  • Page 53: Regulatory Compliance

    Unless a specific Kodak warranty is communicated to the purchaser in writing by a Kodak company, no warranty or liability exists beyond any minimum requirements imposed by law, even though defect, damage, or loss may be by negligence or other act.
  • Page 54 FCC regulation. The KODAK Adapter K20-AM 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 55 Appendix Korean Li-Ion Regulatory Korean Class B ITE www.kodak.com/go/support...

  • Page 56: Canadian Doc Statement

    Appendix VCCI Class B ITE Russian GOST-R Eastman Kodak Company China RoHS Canadian DOC statement DOC Class B Compliance—This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Observation des normes-Classe B—Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
  • Page 57 Appendix Australian C-Tick N137 MPEG-4 Use of this product in any manner that complies with the MPEG-4 visual standard is prohibited, except for use by a consumer engaging in personal and non-commercial activities. www.kodak.com/go/support...
  • Page 58 20 image stabilization, 11 charging battery, 1 info, 11 clock, setting, 5 connecting strap, 4 Kodak Web sites, 14 to a computer, 8 to a TV, 10 LCD brightness, 11 LCD glare shield, 6 date setting, 5 lens, i...
  • Page 59 TV, 10 TV video out, 11 recording, 6 underwater cautions, 20 recording light, i underwater mode, 12 recording modes, 6 URLs, Kodak Web sites, 14 recycling, disposal, 20 remote control, 13 repair, 16 video rewind video, 7 delete, 9...

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