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Contents Preface..................................................................... 6 About This Manual.................................................. 6 Copyright................................................................. 6 Disclaimer................................................................ 6 Safety Warning and Notice .................................... 7 1 Overall Introduction ..........................12 1.1 System Requirements .........................................12 1.2 Features.
LCD Display Information...................25 3.1 In Movie Clip Mode ..............................................25 3.2 In Voice Recording Mode.....................................27 3.3 In DSC Mode.........................................................28 4 Using the Camera..............................30 4.1 Shooting a Movie Clip..........................................30 4.2 Capturing a still image from a movie..................32 4.3 Capturing a still image in video mode ................33 4.
6.1.9 Multi shot ................................................................. 54 6.2 Menus of Movie Clip/Voice Playback ..................55 6.2.1 6.2.2 Delete ...................................................................... 55 Protect ..................................................................... 57 6.3 Menu options of Camera Mode ...........................58 6.3.1 6.3.2 6.3.3 6.3.4 6.3.5 6.3.6 6.3.7 6.3.8 6.3.9 Still Image Resolution .............................................
6.5.13 6.5.14 6.5.15 6.5.16 6.5.17 7 Instant Review......................................................... 85 Memory ................................................................... 86 Volume .................................................................... 87 Start-up LOGO ........................................................ 88 Face Detection ........................................................ 89 PC and TV Connection......................90 7.1 Connecting to the Computer ...............
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 battery using this camcorder. 2.
9. 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. 10.
2. The only way of replacing the battery is to open the battery 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.
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. It is normal for the camcorder to become warm during operation, because the camcorder casing can conduct heat. 11 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.
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 requirement, package contents, and hardware components. 1.1 System Requirements This Digital Video Camera 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.
1.3 Accessories This package should contain the following items. In case there is any missing or damaged item, please contact your dealer immediately. ① Digital video camera ② Quick guide ④ HDMI cable ⑤ Video cable ⑧ Battery charger ⑨ Power cord ③ Software CD ⑥ USB cable ⑦ Lithium battery . 13 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.
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1.5 Adjusting LCD Display Before taking picture or recording movie clips, please rotate according to the illustrations below. 15 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.
2 Getting Started 2.1 Inserting SD Card 1. Insert an SD card and make sure facing the touching face downward. Note: Do not remove or insert SD cards when the power of the Digital Video Camera is on to avoid damaging files. 16 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.
2.2 Loading Batteries Please use only batteries provided or recommended by the manufacturer or dealer. This package is supplied with a lithium battery. AA batteries are optional. Note: Insert batteries correctly according to this description. Error in inserting batteries could result in non-repairable damage to this Digital Video Camera. 1. Open the battery cover. Battery Status Indicator: Batteries full Batteries half full Battery empty 17 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.
2. Insert batteries according to the illustration. *Important: 1. Please use the supplied lithium battery when using the infrared function. The infrared function can not be supported by using AA batteries. 2. Close battery cover. 18 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.
2.3 Charging the Battery (Optional) You can use the supplied battery charger to charge the lithium battery. Safety instructions In order for Li-ion batteries to get optimum performance it is highly recommended to charge the battery for at least 8 hours on first use or after storage of more than 3 months.
2.4 The gestures of using the touch screen 2.4.1 Single touch Single touch for the below touchable hotkeys: 1. Mode change (DV, DSC and Voice Recording) 2. Resolution change (FHD, HD, WVGA, WEB or 16M, 8M, 5M, 3M) 20 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.
2.4.2 Slide Slide right or left to view the previous file or the next file under the Playback Mode. 2.4.3 Rotate Under Playback Mode, you can rotate the image by 90°/step as shown below. 21 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.
2.5 Buttons & Functions Description Button Function Power Button Press the button to turn ON/OFF the Digital Video Camera. Menu Button Press the button to display the main OSD menu. MODE Button There are three operating modes for the Digital Video Camera: DV Mode, DSC Mode, and Voice Recording Mode. Press the Mode button to change to different modes.
Zoom button This Digital Video Camera is equipped with 4X (720P) digital zoom function. Press the Zoom Button Right (T) to pull in the distance of the subject, or Left (W) to move away the distance from the object. Macro button Macro function allows you to shoot image of an object at very close distance. In the Macro Mode, you can pull in the focusing distance to 20 cm. (Normal focus range: 1.2m ~ infinity) The icon will be displayed on the LCD screen when the Macro mode is selected.
2.8 Initial settings before use 2.8.1 Setting Date and Time 1. Turn on the Digital Video Camera to set up the date and time for the first time. Set the date and time by moving up/down button or touch the screen to select. 2. Press the 4-Way Direction Button left/right to highlight each column. Then press up/down or touch the screen to select the column. 3. Press the 4-Way Direction Button Up/Down to adjust the value.
3 LCD Display Information 3.1 In Movie Clip Mode The following table regarding the description of each icon and symbol will be shown when the Digital Video Camera is in DV Mode ). ( 1 Movie Clip recording indicator 2 Motion Detection 3 Night Mode indicator 4 Exposure compensation indicator 5 Color effect indicator 25 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.
6 Metering Mode 7 Memory Status indicator : SD card 1 indicator; : SD card 2 indicator : Internal memory indicator (displayed when there is no SD card ) 8 Compensation indicator 9 Macro indicator 10 White balance indicator 11 Battery status indicator 12 00:00:00 Remaining recording time indicator 13 Histogram indicator 14 Playback indicator 15 Digital Zoom indicator 16 Menu Button 17 Infrared Button (on, off ) 18 Resolution indicator 19 Multi shot 26 Downloaded From camera-user
3.2 In Voice Recording Mode The following table regarding the description of each icon and symbol will be shown when the Digital Video Camera is in Voice Recording Mode ( ). 1 Voice Recording Mode indicator 2 Memory Status indicator : SD card 1 indicator; : SD card 2 indicator : Internal memory indicator (displayed when there is no SD card) 3 Battery status indicator 4 00:00:00 Recording time left indicator 5 Playback Button 6 Menu Button 27 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.
3.3 In DSC Mode The following table regarding the description of each icon and symbol will be shown when the Digital Video Camera is in DSC Mode ( ). 1 DSC Mode indicator 2 Night Mode indicator 3 EV compensation indicator 4 Effect indicator 5 Metering Mode 6 Memory Status indicator : SD card 1 indicator; : SD card 2 indicator : Internal memory indicator (displayed when there is no SD card) 28 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.
7 Backlight compensation 8 Macro indicator 9 White balance indicator 10 Battery indicator 11 0000 Number of pictures left. 12 Histogram indicator 13 Playback Button 14 Digital zoom indicator 15 Menu Button 16 Flash Mode selection (off, auto, fill-in) 17 Resolution indicator 18 Continuous Shot Mode 19 Self-timer indicator 29 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.
4 Using the Camera 4.1 Shooting a Movie Clip 1. DV mode is the default setting after you power on the Digital Video Camera. 2. Press the Recording button to start or stop movie recording. 3. The Digital Video Camera will store the Movie clip automatically. DV Mode Indicator 30 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.
4. LCD screen ratio will be different depending on the setting of Movie Clip resolution. Please refer to the table shown below: Video Resolution Preview 16:9 ratio FHD (1920 x 1080) HD (1280 x 720) WVGA (848x480) 4:3 ratio WEB (320 x 240) 31 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.
4.2 Capturing a still image from a movie You can save a selected frame from a recorded movie as a still image. Select the video clip, and press the shutter button at an interested frame. 1. DV mode is the default setting after you power on the Digital Video Camera. Press the Recording button to start or stop video recording. While filming video, still image can be taken by pressing the shutter button. The Digital Video Camera will store the image automatically. 2. 3. 4.
4.3 Capturing a still image in video mode You can save a selected frame in the video mode as a still image. Press shutter button at an interested preview image to save the interested frame. It is also workable during recording a video clip. 1. 2. Press the shutter button in movie clip during playback . The Digital Video Camera will store the image automatically.
4.4 Voice Recording: 1. Turn on the Digital Video Camera. 2. Press the MODE button to enter Voice Recording mode or touch the screen hotkey. 3. Press the Recording button to start or stop Voice recording. Voice Recording Mode 34 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.
4.5 Movie Clip / Voice Clip Playback 1. In Movie/Voice Recording Mode, press Playback Button to display recently stored file on the LCD screen. Playback Playback Mode indicator Playback Mode indicator 35 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.
2. Press 4-Way Direction Button up/down, left/right to view the stored file. Press SET Button to playback or touch the screen to select Playback of the file. 3. To pause the Playback of file, press the Recording button or touch the screen icon ( ). 4. Press the Playback Button to return to Movie/Voice Recording Mode. 36 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.
5. You can also playback the movie clip by different speed by touching (ON/OFF) the screen icon ( ). Playback speed is as below when the Slow Motion is “OFF” ”: Rewind Rewind Rewind Rewind 2X play 4X play 8X play 16X play Forward Forward Forward Forward Playback speed is as below when the Slow Motion is “ON”: Rewind Rewind Rewind Rewind 1/2X play 1/4X play 1/8X play 1/16X play Forward Forward Forward Forward 37 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.
4.6 Shooting / Playback images 4.6.1 Taking a picture 1. Turn on the power and adjust the Mode Button to DSC Mode or touch hot key on the screen to set up. 2. Press Shutter Button to capture images. DSC Mode indicator 38 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.
4.6.2 1. Images Playback In DSC Mode, press Playback Button to display the images on the LCD screen. Playback Playback Mode Indicator 2. Press 4-Way Direction Button up/down, or left/right to view the stored files. Press SET Button to replay or touch the screen to playback. 39 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.
3. Press SET Button or touch the screen to return to full screen for viewing images. 4. Touch the panel icon ( or ) to enlarge or shrink the image. Then, you can move the image up/down or left/right. 5. Press Playback Button again to return to DSC Mode. 40 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.
5 LCD Display Information 5.1 Movie Clip Recording Mode: Please refer to the following table regarding the description of each icon and symbol. 1 2 Playback Mode icon 000-0000 Folder and file number 3 File Protect indicator 4 Memory Status indicator : SD card 1 indicator; : SD card 2 indicator : Internal memory indicator (displayed when there is no SD card) 5 Battery status indicator 41 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.
6 00:00:00 Length of each Movie Clip 7 Sound volume touch icons 8 Return Button 9 Fast forward Playback Button 10 Playback/Pause button 11 Fast rewind Playback Button 12 Menu Button 13 Resolution indicator 14 Slow motion Playback 42 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.
5.2 Voice Recording 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. 1 Image Playback Mode icon 2 DPOF（Digital Print Order Format）indicator 3 Exposure compensation indicator 4 File Protect indicator 5 Memory Status indicator : SD card 1 indicator; : SD card 2 indicator : Internal memory indicator (displayed when there is no SD card) 44 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.
6 White balance 7 Battery status indicator 8 000-0000 Number of pictures left 9 Return Button 10 Zoom- In indicator 11 Zoom- Out indicator 12 Menu Button 13 Resolution indicator 45 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.
6 Menu Mode When the menu appears on the LCD display, the MENU button is used to move through the highlighted items in the submenu or to select a menu item. 6.1 Menu options of Movie Clip Mode When in Movie Clip mode, press the MENU Button to show the Movie options menu. 6.1.1 Movie Clip Resolution 1. Turn on the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the DV Mode. 2. Press MENU Button and press the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the Resolution item.
Notes: 1. When setting to FHD, HD or WVGA resolution, the LCD display aspect ratio is 16:9. 2. When setting to WEB video resolution, the LCD display aspect ratio is 4:3. 6.1.2 White Balance 1. Turn on the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the DV Mode. 2. Press SET MENU Button and move the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the White Balance item. Press SET Button to display submenu; or touch the screen to select the item. 3.
6.1.3 Effect 1. Turn on the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the DV Mode. 2. Press MENU Button and press the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the Effect item. Press SET Button to display submenu; or touch the screen to select the item. 3. Press 4-Way Direction Button to select Normal, B/W or Sepia. Press SET Button to confirm; or touch the screen to select the item.
6.1.4 Metering 1. Turn on the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the DV Mode. 2. Press MENU Button and move the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the Metering item. Press SET Button to display submenu; or touch the screen to select the item. 3. Press 4-Way Direction Button to select Spot, Center or Touch AE. Press SET Button to confirm; or touch the screen to select the item.
6.1.5 Backlight 1. Turn on the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the DV Mode. 2. Press MENU Button and move the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the Backlight item. Press SET Button to display submenu; or touch the screen to select the item. 3. Press 4-Way Direction Button to select On or Off. Press SET Button to confirm; or touch the screen to select the item. 50 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.
6.1.6 Night Mode 1. Turn on the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the DV Mode. 2. Press MENU Button and press the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the Night Mode item. Press SET Button to display submenu; or touch the screen to select the item. 3. Press 4-Way Direction Button to select On or Off. Press SET Button to confirm; or touch the screen to select the item. 51 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.
6.1.7 Motion Detection When Motion Detection is turned on, the camera will detect the motion for Movie Clip recording without human intervention. When the AE variation is detected, the recording will start immediately. 1. Turn on the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the DV Mode. 2. Press MENU Button and move the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the Motion Detection item. Press SET Button to display submenu; or touch the screen to select the item. 3.
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. Turn on the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the DV Mode. 2. Press MENU Button and move the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the EV Compensation item. Press SET Button to display submenu; or touch the screen to select the item. 3. Press 4-Way Direction Button to adjust the Exposure value (-2.
6.1.9 Multi shot 1. Turn on the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the DV Mode. 2. Press MENU Button and press the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the Multi shot item. Press SET Button to display submenu; or touch the screen to select the item. 3. Press 4-Way Direction Button to select On or Off. Press SET Button to confirm; or touch the screen to select the item.
6.2 Menus of Movie Clip/Voice Playback When in Movie Clip mode, press the SET Button to show the Movie Clip options menu. 6.2.1 Delete 1. Turn on the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the Movie Clip/Voice Playback Mode. 2. Press MENU Button and move the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the Delete item. Press SET Button to display submenu; or touch the screen to select the item. 3. Use 4-Way Direction Button to select Delete One or Delete All.
4. Press 4-Way Direction Button to select “O” Yes or “X” NO. Press SET Button to confirm; or touch the screen to select the item. 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. Therefore, please make sure you have backed up the file before Delete. Protect files cannot be deleted. Before delete, you must unlock the file. 56 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.
6.2.2 Protect 1. Turn on the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the Movie Clip/Voice Playback Mode. 2. Press MENU Button and move the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the Protect item. Press SET Button to display submenu; or touch the screen to select the item. 3. Use 4-Way Direction Button to select Lock One, Local All, Unlock One or Unlock All. Press SET Button to confirm; or touch the screen to select the item.
6.3 Menu options of Camera Mode When in DSC Mode, press MENU Button to display camera mode option Menu. 6.3.1 Still Image Resolution 1. Turn on the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the DSC Mode. 2. Press MENU Button and move the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the Resolution item. Press SET Button to display submenu; or touch the screen to select the item. 3. Press 4-Way Direction Button to select 16M, 8M, 5M or 3M. Press SET Button to confirm; or touch the screen to select the item.
6.3.2 White Balance 1. Turn on the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the DSC Mode. 2. Press MENU Button and move the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the White Balance item. Press SET Button to display submenu; or touch the screen to select the item. 3. Use 4-Way Direction Button to select Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent or Tungsten. Press SET Button to confirm; or touch the screen to select the item. 59 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.
6.3.3 Effect This Digital Video Camera can take standard color images, Black and White images, or Sepia color tone images. 1. Turn on the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the DSC Mode. 2. Press MENU Button and move the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the Effect item. Press SET Button to display submenu; or touch the screen to select the item. 3. Use 4-Way Direction Button to select Normal, B/W or Sepia. Press SET Button to confirm; or touch the screen to select the item.
6.3.4 Metering 1. Turn on the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the DSC Mode. 2. Press MENU Button and move the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the Metering item. Press SET Button to display submenu; or touch the screen to select the item. 3. Press 4-Way Direction Button to select Spot, Center or Touch AE. Press SET Button to confirm; or touch the screen to select the item. 61 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.
6.3.5 Backlight 1. Turn on the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the DSC Mode. 2. Press MENU Button and move the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the Backlight item. Press SET Button to display submenu; or touch the screen to select the item. 3. Press 4-Way Direction Button to select ON or OFF. Press SET Button to confirm; or touch the screen to select the item. 62 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.
6.3.6 Night Mode 1. Turn on the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the DSC Mode. 2. Press MENU Button and move the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the Night Mode item. Press SET Button to display submenu; or touch the screen to select the item. 3. Press 4-Way Direction Button to select On or Off. Press SET Button to confirm; or touch the screen to select the item. 63 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.
6.3.7 Self-timer 1. Turn on the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the DSC Mode. 2. Press MENU Button and use the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the Self-timer item. Press SET (Menu Button) to display submenu; or touch the screen to select the item. 3. Press 4-Way Direction Button to select OFF, 2 Sec or 10 sec. Press SET Button to confirm; or touch the screen to select the item. With 2 sec. Self-timer: The image will be taken 2 seconds after the shutter is released. With 10 sec.
6.3.8 Continuous Shot You can continuously shoot three pictures using this function. To start, press and hold the Shutter Button. The function will end automatically after three pictures are taken. 1. Turn on the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the DSC Mode. 2. Press MENU Button and press the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the Continuous Shot item. Press SET Button to display submenu; or touch the screen to select the item. 3. Press 4-Way Direction Button to select OFF or ON.
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. Turn on the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the DSC Mode. 2. Press MENU Button and press the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the EV Compression item. Press SET Button to display submenu; or touch the screen to select the item. 3. Press 4-Way Direction Button to adjust the exposure value (-2.
6.4 Menus of Playback 6.4.1 Delete Use this function to delete the files. 1. Turn on the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the Playback Mode. 2. Press MENU Button and press the 4-Way Direction Button Down; or touch the screen to select the file to be deleted or to delete all files. 3. Press the 4-Way Direction Button or touch the screen to select “Delete one” or “Delete All” to display submenu. 67 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.
4. Press 4-Way Direction Button or touch the screen to select “O” YES or “X” No and press SET Button to delete file(s). Note: The files cannot be recovered once deleted. Therefore, please make sure you have a backup file before delete. The protect files will not be able to delete. Before delete of Protected file, you must unlock the file. 68 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.
6.4.2 Protect 1. Turn on the power of Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the Playback Mode. 2. 3. Choose the file which you want to protect. 4. Press 4-Way Direction Button or touch the screen to select item. Press SET Button or touch the screen to confirm. The Locked icon will be displayed to indicate the file is Protected. Press MENU Button and move the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the Protect item. Press SET Button to display submenu; or touch the screen to select the item.
6.4.3 Auto play This Digital Video Camera includes a slide show function that could playback each picture at a regular interval. 1. Turn on the power of Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the Playback Mode. 2. Press MENU Button and move the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the Auto play item. Press SET Button to display submenu; or touch the screen to select the item. 3. Press 4-Way Direction Button or touch the screen to select “Off”, 1sec.
6.4.4 Rotate 1. Turn on the power of the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the Playback Mode. 2. Use 4-Way Direction Button to highlight Rotate item and press SET Button; or touch the screen to select the Left 90 or Right 90. 71 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.
6.4.5 DPOF Use DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) function to indicate the printing information stored in the memory card. 1. Turn on the power of the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the Playback Mode. Press Playback Button and press SET Button to display Image Playback Menu; or touch the screen to select the item. 2. Use 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the DPOF item. Press SET Button; or touch the screen to display submenu. 3.
DPOF 4. Press the Playback Button or touch the screen to exit the image. Note: 1. A memory card is required for the DPOF function. 2. If DPOF is set, the pictures to be printed are ordered to print. 73 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.
6.5 Setting Menu Setting Menu can be used to select all kinds of the Digital Video Camera settings. 6.5.1 Information This function can be used to display information on the LCD screen to help you in capturing best images and movie clips. 1. Turn On the Digital Video Camera and switch to SET Mode. 2. Press 4-Way Direction Button to highlight Information item. Press SET Button to display submenu; or touch the screen to select the item. 3.
6.5.3 Beep 1. Turn on the power of Digital Video Camera and switch to SET Mode. Press the 4-Way Direction Button up or down to highlight the Beep and press SET selection Button to confirm or touch the screen to select. 2. Use 4-Way Direction Button or touch the screen to select On or Off. 75 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.
6.5.4 Default Use this function to reset all settings to default settings. 1. Turn on the power of Digital Video Camera and switch to SET Mode. 2. Press 4-Way Direction Button to highlight Default item. Press SET Button to display submenu; or touch the screen to select the item. 3. Use 4-Way Direction Button or touch the screen to select “O” YES or “X” NO. Press SET Button to confirm; or touch the screen to select the item. 76 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.
6.5.5 TV standard Use the TV standard to set the TV system for your area. 1. Turn on the power of Digital Video Camera and switch to SET Mode. 2. Use 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the TV standard item. Press SET Button to display submenu; or touch the screen to select the item. 3. Use 4-Way Direction Button to select NTSC or PAL. Press SET Button to confirm; or touch the screen to select the item.
6.5.6 USB This setting is for USB output function. You can select an external device to connect the Digital Video Camera by using the supplied USB cable. 1. Turn on the Digital Video Camera and switch to SET Mode. 2. Press 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the USB item. Press SET Button to display submenu; or touch the screen to select the item. 3. Use 4-Way Direction Button to select PC Camera or Mass Storage. Press SET Button to confirm; or touch the screen to select the item.
6.5.7 Auto Power Off This function can be used to turn off the Digital Video Camera automatically after a period of time not using the Digital Video Camera. 1. Turn on the Digital Video Camera and switch to SET Mode. 2. Press 4-Way Direction Button to highlight Auto Power Off item. Press SET Button to display submenu; or touch the screen to select the item. 3. Press 4-Way Direction Button to select OFF, 3 mins, or 5 mins; or touch the screen to select the item. 79 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.
6.5.8 Frequency Use the Frequency option to set the frequency system for your area. 1. Turn on the power of Digital Video Camera and switch to SET Mode. 2. Use 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the Frequency selection item. Press SET Button to display submenu; or touch the screen to select the item. 3. Use 4-Way Direction Button to select 50 Hz or 60 Hz. Press SET Button to confirm; or touch the screen to select the item.
6.5.9 Language 1. Turn on the power of the Digital Video Camera. Then select the Mode Button to “SET”. Move 4-Way Direction Button up and down to highlight the Language and press SET button to confirm or touch the screen to select. 2. Press 4-Way Direction Button or touch the screen to select the following languages: English, German, French, Italian, Japanese, Spanish, Portuguese, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Turkish, Russian, Thai, Arabian, or Korean.
6.5.10 Format This function allows you to format the memory card or the built-in memory. 1. Turn on the power of Digital Video Camera and switch to SET Mode. 2. Press 4-Way Direction Button to highlight Format item. Press SET Button or touch the screen to display submenu. 3. Press 4-Way Direction Button to select “O” Yes or “X” NO. Press SET Button to confirm; or touch the screen to select the item. 4. The format of the current storage media (memory card or internal memory) is now completed.
6.5.11 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 instead. If “Reset” is selected, the next file name will start from 0001 even after formatting, deleting or inserting a new memory card. 1. Turn on the power of Digital Video Camera and switch to SET Mode. 2. Press 4-Way Direction Button to highlight File Number item. Press SET Button to display submenu; or touch the screen to select the item. 3.
6.5.12 LCD brightness This function can be used to adjust the brightness of the screen. 1. Turn on the Digital Video Camera and switch to SET Mode. 2. Use 4-Way Direction Button to highlight LCD brightness item. Press SET Button to display submenu; or touch the screen to select the item. 3. Press 4-Way Direction Button to select High, Medium, or Low. Press SET Button to confirm; or touch the screen to select the item. 84 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.
6.5.13 Instant Review This function can be used to instantly browse the files after taking the picture. 1. Turn on the Digital Video Camera and switch to SET Mode. 2. Press 4-Way Direction Button to highlight Instant Review item. Press SET Button to display submenu; or touch the screen to select the item. 3. Press 4-Way Direction Button to select 1 sec, 3 sec, or 5 sec. Press SET Button to confirm; or touch the screen to select the item. 85 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.
6.5.14 Memory Use this function to select data storage location. 1. Turn on the Digital Video Camera and switch to SET Mode. 2. Press 4-Way Direction Button to highlight Memory item. Press SET Button to display submenu; or Touch the screen to select the item. 3. Press 4-Way Direction Button to select Internal, SD1, or SD2. Press SET Button to confirm; or touch the screen to select the item. Note: The images or movie clips can be stored in a built-in flash memory or external SD cards.
6.5.15 Volume Use this function to adjust the volume of sound. 1. Turn on the Digital Video Camera and switch to SET Mode. 2. Press the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight Volume item. Press SET Button to display submenu; or touch the screen to select the item. 3. Press the 4-Way Direction Button to select High, Medium, or Low. Press SET Button to confirm; or touch the screen to select the item. 87 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.
6.5.16 Start-up LOGO Use this function to the image that is displayed on the LCD when the digital camcorder is turned on. 1. Turn on the Digital Camcorder and switch to Setup Menu. 2. Press the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the Star-up Logo item. Press the SET Button or touch the icon on the screen to display the submenu. 3. Press the 4-Way Direction Button to select Default or User Setting. Press the SET Button or touch the screen to select the item. 88 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.
6.5.17 Face Detection You can use the Face Detection function to detect faces in a scene automatically during a photo shoot. 1. Turn on the Digital Camcorder and switch to Setup Menu. 2. Press the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the Face Detection item. Press the SET Button or touch the icon on the screen to display the submenu. 3. Press the 4-Way Direction Button to select “O” YES or “X” NO. Press the SET Button or touch the screen to select the item. 89 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.
7 PC and TV Connection 7.1 Connecting to the Computer As shown in the illustration, use the USB cable provided to connect the Digital Video Camera to a PC for file transmission, or use the Digital Video Camera as a Web camera for conferencing purpose. 7.2 Connecting to a Standard TV As shown in the illustration, use the video cable to connect the Digital Video Camera to a standard TV. 90 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.
7.3 Connecting to a HD TV As shown in the illustration, use the HDMI cable provided to connect the Digital Video Camera to a HD TV for high resolution picture display. 91 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.
8 Installing the Software 1. Place the CD ROM attached into the CD player. 2. If the CD is not executed automatically, please use Windows File Manager to execute the Install_CD.exe file in the CD. The following screen will be displayed. 3. Press the Menu item and follow the Installation process and follow the instructions on-screen. 92 Downloaded From camera-usermanual.
9 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 Create your own movies or photo slide shows complete with soundtrack. Upload your files easily to YouTube™! Or share them through simple email attachments or popular photo printing. You can go to http://www.arcsoft.
10 Appendix Specifications Image sensor 1/2.5 inch. 5.0 mega pixels CMOS sensor Effective pixels 5.03 Mega pixels (2592 x 1944) Storage media SD card and SDHC card Supported. ISO Equipment Auto Color effect Normal/BW/Sepia Lens Fixed lens F/3.2, f=7.5mm Focus range Normal: 1.5m~infinity Macro: 16 cm Still image Format: JPEG (DPOF, EXIF) Resolution: 3MP, 5MP, 8MP (Firmware interpolation), 16MP (Firmware interpolation) Movie Clip Format: H.
LCD Display 3.0” Touch Panel screen(16:9) Flash light Range: < 2 m off, auto, fill-in IR Night Vision Range: < 1.5m Video Mode: On/Off White balance Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Tungsten / Fluorescent Exposure -2.0 EV~+2.0 EV Self-Timer Off, 2 seconds, 10 seconds. Interface Digital output connector: USB 2.0 high- speed (480Mbps Max.
Troubleshooting Problem Can not turn on the power of Digital Video Camera. Camera shutdown suddenly. Possible Cause Solution 1. Batteries are not inserted correctly. 1. Please insert batteries correctly. 2. Batteries are exhausted. 2. Replace the batteries. 1. Power saving mode already activated. 2. Battery exhausted. 1. Please turn on the power again. 2. Replace the batteries. Pictures are not stored in the memory. Power off before storing the images.
1. Memory card is Protected. Unable to use the external memory card. All Buttons can not work or camera hangs. 1. Unlock the memory card. 2. Memory card contains non-DCF images taken by other cameras. 2. Reformat the memory card. Please make sure to backup the file before reformatting memory card. Short circuit occurred when connecting the camera to other device. Take out batteries in the camera and re-insert again.
