S11 Digital Projector Camcorder User Manual Welcome
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Table of Contents 1 OVERALL INTRODUCTION ...................................... 9 1.1 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ......................................... 9 1.2 ACCESSORIES...................................................... 10 1.3 EXTERNAL VIEW ................................................. 11 1.4 INITIAL SET UP ................................................... 12 1.4.1 Insert SD Card ............................................ 12 1.4.2 Load Battery .............................................. 12 1.4.
5 6 7 2 3.3 PROJECTOR FOR PHOTO........................................ 30 3.4 FOR VARIOUS PHOTO SETUP ................................. 31 SETUP MENU....................................................... 32 4.1 GO INTO THE SETUP MENU.................................. 32 4.2 SETUP MENU ..................................................... 32 4.2.1 To change NTSC/PAL TV setting................. 32 4.2.2 File Number ............................................... 32 4.2.3 Date/Time Settings ...........
Preface Congratulations on your purchase of this advanced camcorder (digital video camera). Ensure that you read this manual carefully and keep it in a safe place for future reference. About This Manual This manual is designed to assist you in using your new camcorder. All information presented is as accurate as possible but is subject to change without notice. Copyright Copyright 2010 by BenQ Corporation. All rights reserved.
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. Meanwhile, not only the camcorder but also you and all other people and things around you may be severely damaged, injured, or even placed in danger of death. For your safety 1. Do not attempt to charge any other battery with this camcorder. 2.
8. Batteries could explode, for instance. All batteries can cause property damage, injury or burns if a conductive material such as jewelry, keys or beaded chains touch 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. Do not dispose of batteries in fire as they may explode. 9.
2. The only way of replacing the battery and the memory card is to open the Battery / Memory cover. 3. Dispose of unwanted batteries and camcorders as permitted by the laws in your countries. 4. Water may cause a fire or electric shock. Therefore, store your camcorder in a dry place. 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.
13. Whenever there is data in the external memory card, you should make a backup copy to a computer or disc. So, you can have a backup solution if data loss occurs. 14. All original accessories are designed only for use with this camcorder model you purchased. Do not use these accessories with other camcorder models or camcorders of other brands to avoid unpredictable danger or damage. 15. Before initial use of a memory card, always use the camcorder to format the card first. 16.
4. The camcorder operating temperature is between 0 and 40 degrees Celsius. It is normal for the operating time to be shortened when the temperature is low. 5. The capacity of your camcorder batteries will reduce each time it is charged/emptied. 6. Storage at too high or low temperatures will also result in a gradual capacity loss. As a result, the operating time of your camcorder may be considerably reduced. 7.
1 Overall Introduction Please read this chapter carefully to understand the features and functions of this device. The description of this chapter also includes the description of system requirement, package contents, and hardware components. 1.1 System Requirements This Digital Projector Camcorder requires a unit of computer with the following specifications: • • • • • Windows® Vista / XP / 2000 operating system or Mac OS 10.3 ~10.4 A CPU of at least the equivalent of Intel® Pentium 4 2.
1.2 Accessories This package should contain the following items. In case there is any missing or damaged item, please contact your dealer immediately.
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1.4 Initial Set Up 1.4.1 Insert SD Card Open the SD card cover and insert an SD card. Make sure the “gold pin” is facing the right way as illustrated. Note: Do not remove or insert SD card when the power of the Digital Projector Camcorder is on to avoid damaging files. 1.4.2 Load Battery Please use only battery provided or recommended by the manufacturer or dealer. This package is supplied with a Lithium battery. 1.
2. 3. Make sure the gold pin connection is on the correct side of the battery compartment. Insert the cover hook into the recess and gently push the cover until it fully locks into place. 1.4.3 Charging Battery You can use the adaptor attached to charge the lithium-ion battery. Just insert the battery into the Digital Projector Camcorder and connect the adaptor to the camcorder and a power outlet. (You can also connect to a computer via a USB cable.
1.5 Charging the Battery You can use the adaptor attached to charge the lithium battery. Insert the lithium battery into the Digital Video Camera and connect to the cable of the adaptor.
1.6 1.5.1 First Time Usage Setting Language & Use to go to various pages for the language selection, Press on the language icon (Example: [ENG]) to select and confirm. 1.5.2 z z z Date/Time Press on the relevant icon (example: [2010]) to high light the setting. or to adjust the value. Press Press (at the bottom right corner) to confirm. Note 1: For other settings; please refer to the [SET UP MENU] section in this manual for details.
1.7 1. Quick Access to Video, Playback, and Photo Press to enter the Video mode. 2. Press again to start video recording. 3. Press again to stop video recording. 1. Press to enter the Photo mode. 2. Press to capture an image. Press to enter the playback mode.
2 Video Mode 2.1 z z z For Video Shoot Press to go into Video Mode. again Press to start video recording. again Press to stop video recording. Press In the Video Mode, press here to start or stop video recording. Press / to zoom in/ out during Video Shoot. for video playback. 2.2 2.2.1 For Video Playback Video Playback 1) Press 2) Press . for playback.
3) Use & to go to various pages. 4) Press the file to select the video clip you wish to review. 5) Press to replay your selected clip. 6) Press , and use 7) Use 18 & & to adjust volume. to fast forward and rewind.
2.2.2 Video Playback Menu Press for other menu option for video playback. Press to go to Video Playback Menu. You will find the following 3 options. File Protection Play Options Delete 1. File Protection Press the [File Protect icon] to go into the Protect menu selections. You will have 4 options to select as follows: - Protect One Video Clip - Unprotect One Video Clip - Protect All Video Clips - Unprotect All Video Clips Press on the relevant icon to select, press cancel.
2. Play Options Press [Play Options icon] to go into the Play Options menu selections. You will have 4 options to select as follows: - Play One Video Clip - Play All Video Clips - Repeat One Video Clip - Repeat All Video Clips Press on the relevant icon to select, press cancel. 3.
2.3 Photo Shoot During Video Playback To take a photo from your video clip, simply press the recording button during your video playback as follows: 1) Press here to playback. 2) Press here for photo shoot. 2.4 Fast or Slow Motion Forward / Rewind Slow Motion Icon (1) For Fast Motion: Press to fast forward and to rewind during playback. Each time you press. You can change the play speed by 2X, 4X, 8X, 16 X, 32X, or 64X. (2) For Slow Motion: Press [Slow Motion Icon].
2.5 Press on from. Projector for Video to turn on the projector. You will have 3 options to choose -- Low Brightness -- High Brightness -- Off Projector Use the projector focus adjustment to set the projector focus. Notes: 1. When [Low Brightness] or [High Brightness] is selected, you can click the (on the right) to adjust the focus. Here, you will see the icon “BenQ” text on the screen.
2.6 For Various Video Setup You can press on the 4 icons on the screen to change the various settings for your video shoot: Video Resolution Press the [Video Resolution Icon] to adjust the Video Resolution. You have 5 options as follows: FHD 1080p @ 30fps (1920 x 1080) HD 720p @ 60fps (1280 x 720) HD 720p @ 30fps (1280 x 720) WVGA 480 @ 60fps (848 x 480) WVGA 480 @ 30 fps (848 x 480) LED Torch (Assist LED light) Press [LED icon] to turn on or off the LED Torch (Assist LED light).
3 Photo Mode 3.1 For Photo Shoot In the Photo Mode, press here to shoot your photos. z Press to go into Photo Mode. z Press to shoot your photos. Press / to zoom in/out before photo shoot. 24 Press Review.
3.2 3.2.1 For Photo Review Photo Review 1) Press . 2) Press the camera icon here to review photos. 3) Use & to go to the various pages. 4) Press the file to select the photos you wish to review.
5 ) Use for the previous or next photo. 6) Use & to zoom in/out of your photo. After you press enlarge the photo, you can use image further.
3.2.2 Photo Review Menu Press [Menu] for other menu option for photo review. Press D to go to Photo Review Menu.
1. File Protection Press the [File Protection icon] to go into the Protect menu selections. You will have 4 options to select as follows: - Protect One Photo - Unprotect One Photo - Protect All Photos - Unprotect All Photos Press on the relevant icon to select, press cancel. 2. to confirm or to Slide Show Setting Press Slide Show Setting icon to go into the Slide Show Setting menu selections.
4. Delete Press [Delete Icon] to go into the Delete menu selections. You have 3 options to select as follows: - Delete Single Photo - Delete All Photos - Delete from Thumbnail View Press on the relevant icon to select, press cancel. to confirm or to 5. DPOF (Photos) Press [DPOF icon] to go into the DPOF menu selections.
3.3 Press on from. Projector for Photo to turn on the projector. You will have 3 options to choose - High Brightness - Low Brightness - Off Projector Then use the projector focus adjustment to set the projector focus.
3.4 For Various Photo Setup You can press on the 4 icons on the screen to change the various settings for your photo shoot: Photo Resolution Press [Photo Resolution Icon] to adjust the Photo Resolution. You have 4 options as follows: 16MP (4608 x 3456; interpolation) 5MP (2592 x 1944) 3:2 (2592 x 1728) 16:9 (2592 x 1458) LED Torch (Assist LED light) Press [LED icon] to turn on or off the LED Torch (Assist LED light). Shooting Mode Press [Shooting Mode icon] to change the different Shooting Mode.
4 Setup Menu 4.1 Press > Go into the SETUP menu > > Setup icon to go into the SETUP menu page. Use & to go to different page of the SETUP menu (2 pages). 4.2 Setup Menu (a) Page 1 of 2 4.2.1 To change NTSC/PAL TV setting Press the [NTSC/PAL icon] for selection. Press the relevant icon to choose between [NTSC] and [PAL]. 4.2.2 File Number Press the [File Number icon] for selection. Press [Reset] to reset all file numbers to 0001 (For both video & photos).
4.2.3 Date/Time Settings Press the [Date/Time Setting icon] to set the date/time. Press on the relevant icon to High light the setting (Example [2010]) or icon to adjust the value. Use Press 4.2.4 (at the bottom right corner) to confirm. Formatting of SD memory card Press the [SD Card icon] for selection. to cancel or to format your memory card. Press Note: All files in the SD card will be deleted upon formatting, please save your files on your PC or lap top before formatting. 4.2.
4.2.8 Auto Power Off Press the [Auto Power Off icon] for selection. Press the relevant icon to choose between OFF / 3 MIN/ 5 MIN. (b) Page 2 of 2 4.2.9 Language Press the [Language icon] for selection. & Use to go to various pages of the language selection. Press on the language icon to select and confirm. 4.2.10 Flicker Press the [Flicker icon] for selection. Press the relevant icon to choose between Auto / 60HZ/ 50HZ. 4.2.11 Sound Volume Press the [Sound Volume icon] for selection.
4.2.13 Digital Zoom Setting (Optional) Press the [Digital Zoom icon] for selection. Press the relevant icon to choose between x10 / MAX. 4.2.14 EV value Extra Optional Functions Press on the middle of the screen and press / to adjust the EV value of the device.
5 PC and TV Connection 5.1 Connecting to the Computer As shown in the illustration, use the USB cable provided to connect the Digital Projector Camcorder to a computer. z When connecting to a computer, make sure the camcorder is turned on. z When the camcorder is turned off, connecting it to a computer charges the lithium battery.
5.2 Connecting to a Standard TV / HD TV As shown in the illustration, you can also use the accompanying video cable to connect the Digital Projector Camcorder to a standard TV, or you can use the HDMI cable provided to connect the Digital Projector Camcorder to an HD TV for high resolution picture display. (When connected to a TV, the camcorder will ask whether you want to select earphone or TV mode. Please select the TV mode.
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. You can z Create your own videos or photo slide shows complete with soundtrack. z Upload your files easily to YouTube™! z Or share them through simple email attachments or popular photo printing. z You can go to http://www.arcsoft.
7 Appendix 7.1 Specifications (camcorder) Image sensor 1/3.2 inch. 5.0 mega pixels CMOS sensor Effective pixels 5.03 Mega pixels (2592 x 1944) Storage media SD card and SDHC card supported. Lens F/2.8, f = 4.86mm Focus range Normal: 80cm~infinity Still image Format: JPEG (DPOF, EXIF) Resolution: 16MP (interpolation), 5MP, 3:2, 16:9 Video Clip Format: H.264 (MOV) Digital zoom Video Mode: 100X Photo mode: 60X Playback mode: 10X Audio Audio for Voice Recording: ADPCM LCD Display 3.
TV output NTSC/PAL Shutter Electronic shutter 2 ~ 1/8000 second Auto Power Off Off, 3 minutes, 5 minutes Power Source Lithium battery BL-5B Dimensions 108 x 55 x 16 mm Weight 110 g (without battery and SD card) 7.2 Specifications (projector) Resolution Pico Projector Projector lens module 40 Brightness 320 x 240 4.2 ANSI lm (typical); 6.
7.3 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution Can not turn on the power of Digital Projector Camcorder. 1. Battery is not 1. Please insert battery inserted correctly. correctly. 2. Battery is exhausted. 2. Replace the battery. Camera shutdown suddenly. 1. Power saving mode already activated. 2. Battery exhausted. 1. Please turn on the power again. 2. Replace the battery. Pictures are not stored in the memory. Power off before storing the images.
All buttons can not work or camera hangs. Short circuit occurred when connecting the camera to other device. Take out battery in the camera and re-insert again. Technical support For technical assistance, free driver updates, product information, and news releases, visit the following web site: http://www.BenQ.
