t250 Digital Camcorder User Manual 1
Contents Disclaimer.......................................................................6 About This Manual........................................................6 Safety Warning and Notice .........................................9 1 Overall Introduction.............................. 13 System Requirements.....................................13 Features..............................................................13 Accessories .......................................................
.3 4 5 Photo (DSC) Mode............................................30 Using the Camcorder ........................... 32 4.1 Shooting a Movie Clip .....................................32 4.2 Voice Recording Mode....................................34 4.3 Video Clip / Voice Clip Playback...................35 4.4 Shooting / Playback Photos ..........................38 4.4.1 Taking a picture ........................................38 4.4.2 Photo Playback ....................................
6.3 Menu options of DSC Mode ...........................56 6.3.1 Still Image Resolution..............................56 6.3.2 White Balance ..........................................57 6.3.3 Effect..........................................................58 6.3.4 Metering ....................................................59 6.3.5 Backlight....................................................60 6.3.6 Night Mode................................................61 6.3.7 Self-timer................
6.5.11 6.5.12 6.5.13 6.5.14 6.5.15 6.5.16 LCD brightness.........................................81 Instant Review..........................................82 Memory .....................................................83 Volume.......................................................84 Start-up LOGO .........................................85 Face Detection .........................................86 7 PC and TV Connection......................... 87 7.1 Connecting to the Computer .........
Disclaimer All information presented is as accurate as possible but is subject to change without notice. However, we do not guarantee the accuracy of the contents of this manual. We reserve the right to change any content or technical rule without prior notification. In addition, the manufacturer reserves the right to change technical specifications and package contents without prior notification.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance 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.
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Safety Warning and Notice Before operating the camcorder, please make sure that you read and fully understand the content in this section. Please do NOT ignore and violate all safety warning notices indicated in this section. Any violation may damage and void the camcorder warranty and in rare events result in injury. For your safety 1. Do not attempt to insert, use, or charge a battery not designed for this camcorder. 2. Use the power supply only on even surfaces, without any cover.
exposed terminals. The material may complete an electrical circuit and become quite hot. Exercise care in handling any batteries, particularly when placing it inside your pocket, purse, or other container with metal objects. In such an event, this could result in property damage, injury or burns. Do not dispose of batteries in fire as they may explode. 9. Some camcorder models accept non-rechargeable batteries. When using these batteries, do not attempt to charge them. This may cause an explosion and fire.
5. If your camcorder becomes wet, wipe it with a dry cloth as soon as possible. 6. Salt or seawater may cause severe camcorder damage. 7. Do not drop, knock, or shake the camcorder. Inappropriate behavior when using the camcorder may damage the internal electronic circuit board or deform the lens shape. 8. Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to clean the camcorder. 9. Finger grease left on the camcorder lens may result in unclear images or videos.
Operating environment 1. Do not use or store your camcorder in the environments listed below: z Direct sunlight z Dusty or damp places z Next to an air conditioner, electric heater or other heat sources z In a closed car that is in direct sunlight z Unstable locations 2. Do not use your camcorder outdoors when it is raining or snowing. 3. Do not use your camcorder in or near water. 4. The camcorder operating temperature is between 0ºC ~ 40ºC (32ºF ~ 104ºF).
1 Overall Introduction Please read this chapter carefully to understand the features and functions of this Digital Video Camera. The description of this chapter also includes the description of system requirements, package contents, and hardware components. 1.1 System Requirements This Digital Video Camera requires a computer or notebook with the following specifications: • Windows® 7 / Vista / XP / 2000 operating system or Mac OS 10.4 or greater • A CPU of at least the equivalent of Intel® Pentium 4 2.
1.3 Accessories This package should contain the following items. In case there is any missing or damaged item, please contact your reseller immediately.
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1.5 Adjusting LCD Display Before taking picture or recording movie clips, please adjust the LCD display for optimal viewing. This camcorder will allow the LCD display to be completely rotated for playback viewing if desired.
2 Getting Started 2.1 Inserting SD Card(s) 1. Open the battery cover. 2. Insert the SD card gently into the slot. Make sure the copper contact faces upwards. SD card 1: SD card 2: : SD / SDHC card; : Micro SD card Note: To avoid damage to the camcorder and memory cards, DO NOT insert while powered up. Damage to the memory card will result in loss of video and photos.
2.2 Loading the Battery ONLY use the provided battery or manufacturer recommended battery with this camcorder. Note: Insert the battery correctly according to this description. Failure to due this could result in damage to this Digital Video Camcorder and result in fire. 18 1. Open the battery cover. 2. Insert the battery according to the illustration. Be sure to have the battery terminal contacts match with the camcorder.
3. Close the battery cover. Battery Status Indicator: Battery full Battery half full Battery empty y Charging battery (A new battery should be charged at least 4 hours.) y The device power is supplied by DC input.
battery inside.
2.3 Charging the Battery You can use the AC adaptor to charge the lithium battery, whether the camcorder is on or off Insert the lithium battery into the camcorder and connect the camera to the cable of the AC adaptor. You can also charge the battery by a PC (via USB port) when the system is off. .
2.4 Using the touch screen gestures 2.4.1 Single touch The single touch function acts as a hotkey menu to adjust basic settings directly on the display. 1. Mode change (Video, Photo and Voice Recording) 2.
2.4.2 Slide Slide right or left to view the previous file or the next file in Playback Mode. 2.4.3 Rotate Under Playback Mode, you can rotate the image by 90°/step as shown below.
2.5 Buttons & Functions Description Button Function Power Button Press the button to turn ON/OFF the power. Menu Button Press the button to display the main OSD menu. - Press [MODE] to access different the 3 mode of Video, Photo and Voice recording. LIGHT Button & MODE Button Zoom Button - Press [LIGHT] to turn ON/OFF the LED light in front of the camcorder. - In MENU and PLAY BACK modes, these buttons can be used for selection of the relevant functions. [LIGHT] is for left and [MODE] is for right.
Press the Playback button to enter Playback mode and playback the last file. Playback Button 2.6 About LED Indicators Below table describes the meaning of the camera LED indicators: Indicator Color Definition Power (Rear LED) Green Turning power on. Recording (Front LED) Red blinking Recording Self-timer Red blinking Start of Self-timer.
2.7 Initial settings before use 2.7.1 Setting Date and Time 1. Turn on the camcorder to set up the date and time for the initial use. Set the date and time by pressing the Zoom Buttons ( ) and / or touching the screen to select. 2. Press Mode Buttons ( ) or touch the indicator to highlight each column. Use Zoom Buttons ( ) to adjust the value.
3 LCD Display Information 3.1 Video (DV) Mode The following illustration shows the LCD display layout and icon description in the DV Mode ( ).
6 Metering Mode icon 7 White balance icon 8 Battery status icon 9 00:00:00 Remaining recording time icon 10 Resolution Button 11 Backlight icon 12 Histogram icon 13 Playback Button 14 Digital Zoom Button 15 Menu Button 16 Memory Status icon : SD card 1 icon; : Micro SD card 2 icon : Internal memory icon (displayed when there is no SD card) 28
3.2 Voice Recording Mode The following illustration shows the LCD display layout and icon description in the Voice Recording Mode ( ).
3.3 Photo (DSC) Mode The following illustration shows the LCD display layout and icon description in the DSC Mode ( ).
7 8 Battery icon 0001 Number of pictures left icon 9 Resolution Button 10 Backlight icon 11 Histogram icon 12 Playback Button 13 Digital zoom Button 14 Menu Button 15 Memory Status icon : SD card 1 icon; : Micro SD card 2 icon : Internal memory icon (displayed when there is no SD card) 16 Burst icon 17 Self-timer icon 31
4 Using the Camcorder 4.1 Shooting a Movie Clip 1. Power on the camcorder by opening the LCD panel or pressing ) or touch the the power button. Press the Mode Button ( “DV Mode icon” on the LCD screen to switch to DV mode. 2. Press the Recording Button ( Recording Button again ( ) to start recording. Press the ) to stop recording. 3. The camcorder will store the video clip automatically. DV Mode Icon Note: It is recommended to use a 4 GB or greater SD / SDHC memory card for video recording.
The LCD screen ratio will be different depending on the setting of video resolution.
4.2 Voice Recording Mode 1. Power on the camcorder. Press the Mode Button ( ) or touch the screen to select the “Voice Recording Mode icon” to switch to Voice Recording Mode. 2. Press the Recording Button ( Press the Recording Button again ( Voice Recording Mode 34 ) to start voice recording. ) to stop voice recording.
4.3 Video Clip / Voice Clip Playback Note: Video, Photos and Audios may not play back on the camcorder if: 1. The folder/file name has been changed on your computer. 2. If the file has been edited / processed on a computer or captured with another camcorder / camera. 1. In DV / Voice Recording Mode, pressing the Playback Button ) or touching the Playback Mode icon on the LCD screen to ( will put the camcorder in playback mode. The last file stored will be displayed on the LCD screen.
2. Touch the desired mode icon (DV, DSC, or Audio). Recorded files will appear as thumbnails as illustrated below. Touch the file thumbnail or press the Zoom Button ( ) to select the file, and press Recording Button ( ). 3. To pause the Playback of file, press the Recording Button ( or touch the screen icon ( ). ) 4. Press Playback Button ( ) again or touch the screen to select the Return Button ( ), the digital video camera will return to DV/Voice Recording Mode.
5. You can also playback the video clips at different speeds by touching the screen icons ( and ). To playback in slower speeds, touch the ( ) icon to select ON/OFF then touch the ( and ) icons to vary the speed. Review the table below for details.
4.4 Shooting / Playback Photos 4.4.1 Taking a picture 1. Turn on the camcorder. Press the Mode Button ( ) or touch the screen to select the “DSC Mode icon” to switch to DSC Mode. 2. Press the Recording Button ( ) to capture photos. The camcorder will store the picture automatically.
4.4.2 Photo Playback 1. In DSC Mode, press Playback Button ( ) or touch the screen to select the Playback Button icon to display the images on the LCD screen. Playback Playback Mode Icon 2. Touch the file thumbnail or press the Zoom Button ( select the file, and press Recording Button ( ).
3. Pressing the Zoom Button ( ) or touching the screen to select the Zoom icons ( / ) will zoom in or zoom out ) or touch the the picture. Press the Mode Button ( screen to select the 4-way icons to move the image. 4. Press Zoom Button ( ) or touch the Return Button ( return to full screen for viewing photos. 5. Press the Playback Button ( select the Return Button ( mode.
5 LCD Display Information 5.1 DV Playback Mode Please refer to the following table regarding the description of each icon and symbol.
9 Playback/Pause Button 10 Fast rewind Playback Button 11 Menu Button 12 Sound volume Button 13 100-0001 Folder and file number Note: 1. Maximum capacity of each recorded file is 4GB. Once the recording reaches 4 GB, the camcorder will automatically stop recording. Press the record button to begin recording again. 2. Setting of high resolution will result in larger file size and therefore shorter recording time per recording.
5.2 Voice Recording Playback Mode Please refer to the following table regarding the description of each icon and symbol.
5.3 DSC Playback Mode Please refer to the following illustration to familiarize yourself with icons and symbols of DSC Playback Mode.
6 Menu Mode Touching the icon or pressing the Menu button ( launch the Main menu screen. ) will 6.1 Menu options for DV Mode Set your camcorder to DV Mode and press the MENU Button ( to show the DV options menu. 6.1.1 ) Video Recording Resolution 1. Power on the camcorder and make sure it is in the DV Mode. 2. Touch the icon or press the Menu Button ( ) then touch the Resolution option to display the submenu. Touch the desired resolution option to select as illustrated below.
6.1.2 White Balance 1. Power on the camcorder and make sure it is in the DV Mode. 2. icon or press the Menu Button ( ) then Touch the touch the White Balance option to display the submenu. 3. Touch the desired White Balance option (Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent or Tungsten) to select as illustrated below. After an option is selected, the Menu screen will be displayed again. 4. 46 Auto The Digital Video Camera automatically adjusts white balance.
6.1.3 Effect 1. Power on the camcorder and make sure it is in the DV Mode. 2. icon or press the Menu Button ( Touch the touch the Effect option to display the submenu. 3. Touch the desired Effect option (Normal, B/W (Black/White) or Sepia) to select as illustrated below. After an option is selected, the Menu screen will be displayed again. 4.
6.1.4 Metering 1. Power on the camcorder and make sure it is in the DV Mode. 2. icon or press the Menu Button ( Touch the touch the Metering option to display the submenu. 3. Touch the desired Metering option (Spot, Center, Touch AE) to select as illustrated below. After an option is selected, the Menu screen will be displayed again. 4. 48 ) then Spot This setting is to ensure correct exposure for the object even if the background is very bright or very dark.
6.1.5 Backlight 1. Power on the camcorder and make sure it is in the DV Mode. icon or press the Menu Button ( 2. Touch the touch the Backlight option to display the submenu. ) then 3. Touch the desired Backlight option to enable or disable the function as illustrated below. After an option is selected, the Menu screen will be displayed again. The default setting is disabled. Enabling the option will compensate for a backlit subjects. 4. Touch the icon to return to video recording mode.
6.1.6 Night Mode 1. Power on the camcorder and make sure it is in the DV Mode. icon or press the Menu Button ( 2. Touch the touch the Night Mode option to display the submenu. ) then 3. Touch the desired Night Mode option to enable or disable the function as illustrated below. After an option is selected, the Menu screen will be displayed again. The default setting is disabled. Enabling the option will compensate for a low light situations. 4. 50 Touch the icon to return to video recording mode.
6.1.7 Motion Detection When the Motion Detection is enabled, the camcorder will automatically begin recording when a few seconds of movement is detected. The camcorder will stop recording a few seconds after no further motion is detected. When this feature is enabled, the camcorder will NOT automatically shut down due to the power saving mode. 1. Power on the camcorder and make sure it is in the DV Mode. icon or press the Menu Button ( ) then 2.
6.1.8 EV Compensation You can adjust the value of the exposure compensation which is ranged from -2.0EV to +2.0EV (at 0.5EV increment). The higher the EV value, the brighter the image will be. 1. Power on the camcorder and make sure it is in the DV Mode. 2. icon or press the Menu Button ( ) then Touch the touch the EV Compensation option to display the submenu. 3. Touch the – icon to decrease the EV value or touch the + icon to increase the EV value.
6.2 Menu options of DV/Voice Playback In DV/Voice Recording Mode, touch the Playback button 6.2.1 icon or press the to enter Playback Mode. Delete 1. Power on the camcorder and make sure it is in the DV/Voice Playback Mode. 2. Touch the screen to select the file to be deleted and touch the icon or press the Menu Button ( ) to enter Menu mode. 3. Touch the Delete option to enter the Delete submenu. touch the screen to select Delete One or Delete All. 4.
Delete One Delete All Delete the current file Delete all files stored in the Digital Video Camera Note: The file cannot be recovered once it is deleted. Please make sure you have backed up the file (if desired) before Deleting. Protected files cannot be deleted. Before deleting, you must unlock it. 5. 54 Touch the icon to return to Playback mode.
6.2.2 Protect 1. Power on the camcorder and make sure it is in the DV/Voice Playback Mode. 2. Touch the screen to select the file to be protected and touch icon or press the Menu Button ( ) to enter the Menu mode. If the file is already protected, the lock icon will be displayed in the upper part of the screen as illustrated below. Protect Lock 3. Touch the Protect option to enter the Protect submenu. touch the screen to select the desired option.
6.3 Menu options of DSC Mode Touching the icon or pressing the Menu button ( launch the DSC Main menu screen. 6.3.1 ) will Still Image Resolution 1. Power on the camcorder and make sure it is in the DSC Mode. 2. Touch the icon or press the Menu Button ( touch the Resolution option to display the submenu. 3. Touch the desired resolution option to select as illustrated below. After an option is selected, the Menu screen will be displayed again. 4.
6.3.2 White Balance 1. Power on the camcorder and make sure it is in the DSC Mode. 2. icon or press the Menu Button ( ) then Touch the touch the White Balance option to display the submenu. 3. Touch the desired White Balance option (Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent or Tungsten) to select (as illustrated below). After an option is selected, the Menu screen will be displayed again. 4. Auto The Digital Video Camera automatically adjusts white balance.
6.3.3 Effect This digital video camera can record normal color image, black and white image, or image with sepia effect. 1. Power on the camcorder and make sure it is in the DSC Mode. 2. icon or press the Menu Button ( Touch the touch the Effect option to display the submenu. 3. Touch the desired Effect option (Normal, B/W (Black/White) or Sepia) to select (as illustrated below). After an option is selected, the Menu screen will be displayed again. 4.
6.3.4 Metering 1. Power on the camcorder and make sure it is in the DSC Mode. 2. icon or press the Menu Button ( Touch the touch the Metering option to display the submenu. 3. Touch the desired Metering option (Spot, Center, Touch AE) to select as illustrated below. After an option is selected, the Menu screen will be displayed again. 4. ) then Spot This setting is to ensure correct exposure for the object even if the background is very bright or very dark.
6.3.5 Backlight 1. Power on the camcorder and make sure it is in the DSC Mode. 2. icon or press the Menu Button ( Touch the touch the Backlight option to display the submenu. 3. Touch the desired Backlight option to enable or disable the function as illustrated below. After an option is selected, the Menu screen will be displayed again. The default setting is disabled. Enabling the option will compensate for a backlit subjects. 4. Touch the 60 ) then icon to return to DSC recording mode.
6.3.6 Night Mode 1. Power on the camcorder and make sure it is in the DSC Mode. 2. icon or press the Menu Button ( Touch the touch the Night Mode option to display the submenu. 3. Touch the desired Night Mode option to enable or disable the function as illustrated below. After an option is selected, the Menu screen will be displayed again. The default setting is disabled. Enabling the option will compensate for a low light situations. The default setting is off. 4.
6.3.7 Self-timer 1. Power on the camcorder and make sure it is in the DSC Mode. 2. icon or press the Menu Button ( Touch the touch the Self-timer option to display the submenu. 3. Touch the desired Self-timer option (Off, 2S, or 10S) to select as illustrated below. After an option is selected, the Menu screen will be displayed again. The default setting is off. ) then 2S 2 secs. The image will be taken 2 seconds after the shutter is released. 10S 10 secs.
6.3.8 Burst This feature will continuously and automatically shoot three pictures in approximately 1 second by pressing the Recording Button ( ). 1. Power on the camcorder and make sure it is in the DSC Mode. icon or press the Menu Button ( 2. Touch the touch the Burst Mode option to display the submenu. ) then 3. Touch the desired Burst Mode option to enable or disable the function as illustrated below. After an option is selected, the Menu screen will be displayed again.
6.3.9 EV compensation You can adjust the value of the exposure compensation which is ranged from -2.0EV to +2.0EV (at 0.5EV increment). The higher the EV value, the brighter the image will be. 1. Power on the camcorder and make sure it is in the DSC Mode. icon or press the Menu Button ( ) then 2. Touch the touch the EV Compensation option to display the submenu. 3. Touch the – icon to decrease the EV value or touch the + icon to increase the EV value.
6.4 Menus of DSC Playback In DSC Recording Mode, touch the Playback button 6.4.1 icon or press the to enter Playback Mode. Delete 1. Power on the camcorder and make sure it is in the DSC Playback Mode. 2. Touch the screen to select the file to be deleted and touch the icon or press the Menu Button ( ) to enter Menu mode. 3. Touch the Delete option to enter the Delete submenu. touch the screen to select Delete One or Delete All. Next, 4. Touch the screen to select “Yes” or “No” to delete file(s).
Delete One Delete All Delete the current file Delete all files stored in the Digital Video Camera Note: Photos cannot be recovered once deleted. Please make sure you have backed up the Photo(s) (if desired) before deleting. Protected photos cannot be deleted. Before deleting, you must unlock it. 5. 66 Touch the icon to return to Playback mode.
6.4.2 Protect 1. Power on the camcorder and make sure it is in the DSC Playback Mode. 2. Touch the screen to select the file to be protected and touch the icon or press the Menu Button ( ) to enter Menu mode. If the photo is already protected, the lock icon will be displayed in the upper part of the screen as illustrated below. Protect Lock 3. Touch the Protect option to enter the Protect submenu. touch the screen to select the desired option. Next, Note: Repeat above steps to unlock the file.
6.4.3 Autoplay This camcorder includes a slideshow feature for playing back each photo at a fixed interval. 1. Power on the camcorder and make sure it is in the DSC Playback Mode. 2. Touch the screen to select the file to begin the slideshow and icon or press the Menu Button ( ) to touch the enter Menu mode. 3. Touch the desired photo display interval (Off, 1 sec., or 3 secs.). The photo slideshow will begin to play at the selected interval. 4. 5.
6.4.4 Rotate 1. Power on the camcorder and make sure it is in the DSC Playback Mode. 2. Touch the screen to select the file to rotate and touch the icon or press the Menu Button ( ) to enter Menu mode. 3. Touch the desired photo rotation (Left 90 or Right 90). The photo will rotate according to your selection. Continue to touch the desired rotation option until finished. 4. Touch the icon to return to the previous Menu mode. 5. Touch the icon again to return to Playback mode.
6.4.5 DPOF DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) function allows you to determine which captured photos on the memory card are to be printed. 1. Power on the camcorder and make sure it is in the DSC Playback Mode. 2. Touch the screen to select the file to be printed and touch the icon or press the Menu Button ( ) to enter Menu mode. If the photo has already been selected for print, the DPOF icon will be displayed in the upper part of the screen as illustrated below. DPOF icon 3.
4. Touch the desired option to select. Once selected, the previous Menu screen will be displayed. 5. Touch the icon again to return to Playback mode. Note: 1. A memory card is required for the DPOF function. 2. If you insert the memory card into a DPOF compatible printer, these selected photos will begin to print after prompted.
6.5 Settings Menu The Settings Menu can be used to select specific camcorder settings such as date/time. The Settings menu can be accessed in recording or playback mode. 6.5.1 Information This feature is used to display information on the LCD screen to help you capture the best video and photos. 1. Power on the camcorder. 2. Touch the icon or press the Menu Button ( ) then touch the Settings icon . Touch the Information option to display the Information submenu. 3.
6.5.3 Beep 1. Power on the camcorder. 2. Touch the icon or press the Menu Button ( touch the Settings icon display the submenu. . ) then Touch the Beep option to 3. Touch the desired option to enable or disable the camcorder sound effects. The default option is On. 4. Touch the icon to exit the Menu mode.
6.5.4 Default Use this to reset all settings to the original factory default settings. 1. Power on the camcorder. 2. Touch the icon or press the Menu Button ( touch the Settings icon display the submenu. . ) then Touch the Default option to 3. Touch the desired option to restore or not to restore the camcorder original factory settings. If you select yes, another prompt will be displayed again to confirm. 4. 74 Touch the icon to exit the Menu mode.
6.5.5 TV standard Use the TV standard to set for your area. See table below. 1. Power on the camcorder. 2. Touch the icon or press the Menu Button ( touch the Settings icon display the submenu. . ) then Touch the TV Standard option to 3. Touch the desired option to match your TV area. TV out standard setting reference 5.
6.5.6 Auto Power Off This setting can be used to automatically power off the camcorder after not using it for a selected period of time. 1. Power on the camcorder. 2. Touch the icon or press the Menu Button ( . touch the Settings icon option to display the submenu. ) then Touch the Auto Power Off 3. Touch the desired option (Off, 3 MIN, or 5 MIN) to select as illustrated below. After an option is selected, the Menu screen will be displayed again. The default setting is 3 minutes. 4.
6.5.7 Frequency Use the Frequency setting to set the frequency system for your area. See table below. 1. Power on the camcorder. 2. Touch the icon or press the Menu Button ( touch the Settings icon display the submenu. . ) then Touch the Frequency option to 3. Touch the desired option to match your area. Frequency setting reference: 4. 50HZ UK, Germany, Spain, Italy, France, Netherlands, Portugal, Russia, China, Japan 60HZ USA, Taiwan, Korea, Japan Touch the icon to exit the Menu mode.
6.5.8 Language 1. Power on the camcorder. 2. Touch the icon or press the Menu Button ( touch the Settings icon display the submenu. . ) then Touch the Language option to 3. Touch the desired User Interface language (English, German, French, Italian, Japanese, Spanish, Portuguese, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Turkish, Russian, Thai, Arabian or Korean) to select. 4. 78 Touch the icon to exit the Menu mode.
6.5.9 Format This will format the memory card or the built-in memory. Be warned that all Video, Photo, and Audio content on the card or internal memory will be deleted and CANNOT be restored once completed. 1. Power on the camcorder. 2. Touch the icon or press the Menu Button ( touch the Settings icon display the submenu. . ) then Touch the Format option to 3. Remove all memory cards to format the internal memory. Touch “O” Yes to select to format the card or memory.
6.5.10 File Number(Default: Series) This setting allows you to name the files. If “Series” is selected, the file name will follow the latest stored file consecutively. If “Reset” is selected, the next file name will start from 0001 even after formatting, deleting or inserting a new memory card. 1. Power on the camcorder. 2. Touch the icon or press the Menu Button ( touch the Settings icon display the submenu. . 3. Touch the desired option. 4.
6.5.11 LCD brightness This setting can be used to adjust the brightness of the screen. 1. Power on the camcorder. 2. Touch the icon or press the Menu Button ( touch the Settings icon . option to display the submenu. ) then Touch the LCD Brightness 3. Touch the desired option. The brighter the LCD, the more drain on the battery. 4. Touch the icon to exit the Menu mode.
6.5.12 Instant Review This setting can be used to determine the number of seconds that a photo will displayed on the LCD after capture. 1. Power on the camcorder. 2. Touch the icon or press the Menu Button ( touch the Settings icon to display the submenu. . ) then Touch the Instant Review option 3. Touch the desired option (1S, 3S, or 5S) to select as illustrated below. After an option is selected, the Menu screen will be displayed again. The default setting is 1 second. 4.
6.5.13 Memory Use this setting to select data storage location. If a single memory card is inserted, it will be automatically selected by default. This setting should only be used when 2 memory cards are inserted. 1. Power on the camcorder. 2. Touch the icon or press the Menu Button ( touch the Settings icon display the submenu. . ) then Touch the Memory option to 3. Touch the desired option. SD1 is the SD/SDHC memory card slot and SD2 is the micro SD card slot.
6.5.14 Volume Use this setting to adjust the camcorder effects volume. 1. Power on the camcorder. 2. Touch the icon or press the Menu Button ( touch the Settings icon display the submenu. . ) then Touch the Volume option to 3. Touch the desired option (High, Medium, or Low) to select as illustrated below. After an option is selected, the Menu screen will be displayed again. The default setting is Medium. 4. 84 Touch the icon to exit the Menu mode.
6.5.15 Start-up LOGO Use this setting to change the startup image when the camcorder is powered on. 1. Power on the camcorder. 2. Touch the icon or press the Menu Button ( touch the Settings icon display the submenu. . ) then Touch the Start-up Logo option to 3. Touch the desired option (Default or User Setting) to select as illustrated below. If Default is selected, then the camcorder will display the HP startup screen. 4.
6.5.16 Face Detection The Face Detection setting will detect and focus on faces in a scene automatically during a photo mode. 1. Power on the camcorder. 2. Touch the icon or press the Menu Button ( touch the Settings icon to display the submenu. . ) then Touch the Face Detection option 3. Touch the desired option to enable or disable the setting. The default option is Off. Enabling face detection may slow the shot to shot time. 4. Touch the icon to exit the Menu mode.
7 PC and TV Connection 7.1 Connecting to the Computer As shown in the illustration, use the USB cable provided to connect the camcorder to a PC for file transmission. 7.2 Connecting to a Standard TV As shown in the illustration, use the video cable to connect the camcorder to a standard TV.
7.3 Connecting to a HD TV As shown in the illustration, use the HDMI cable provided to connect the camcorder to a HD TV or HDMI enabled PC monitor for high resolution picture display. Note：Some TVs may not recognize this image format (1080p, 30fps). Please confirm the resolution of the connected TV.
8 Installing the Software 1. Place the CD ROM attached into the CD player. 2. If the CD is not executed automatically, please use the root menu of the computer to locate the Install_CD.exe file in the CD root menu. The following screen will be displayed. 3. Press the Menu item and follow the Installation process and follow the instructions on screen.
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10 Appendix Specifications Image sensor 1/3.2 inch. 5 mega pixels CMOS sensor Effective pixels 5 Megapixel (2592X1944) Storage media Support SD / Micro SD card and SDHC card up to 32GB ISO Equipment Auto Color effect Normal / BW / Sepia Lens f = 5-25 mm; F=3.5-3.
Static image playback: 8x digital zoom (depending on the size of the image) Audio Sound: ADPCM Video: MOV TFT screen 3.0” Touch Panel screen Range：Below 1.0m LED Flashlight DV: On / Off DSC: On / Off White balance Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Fluorescent / Tungsten Exposure -2.0 EV~+2.0 EV (0.5EV / step) Self-Timer Off, 2 seconds, 10 seconds Ports 1) USB 2.
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause 1. Battery is not inserted correctly. Cannot power on the Camcorder. 2. Battery is exhausted. Camera shutdown suddenly. Solution 1. Please insert battery correctly. 2. Recharge the Battery. 1. Power saving 1. Please turn on the mode already power again. activated. 2. Recharge the 2. Battery exhausted. Battery. The camcorder was Photos are not stored Powered off before it completed storing the in the memory. images.
Unable to use the external memory card. 1. Unlock the memory 1. Memory card is card. Protected. 2. Reformat the memory card. 2. Memory card contains non-DCF Please make sure to backup the file images taken by before reformatting other cameras. memory card. 3. Memory card type 3. Use only SD, or format not SDHC or micro SD supported. memory cards. All Buttons can not work or camera hangs. Short circuit occurred when connecting the camera to other device. Remove the Battery and re-insert after 10 seconds.
