Digital Camera binocular Version 2.0 User Manual Model#: 118326 Lit.
(H) Remote Jack Camera and Binocular Parts Guide (I) USB Port (A) LCD Display (D) 5-way Keypad w/ “Enter”, Left/Right, Plus/Minus (F) Diopter Adjustment (G) Battery Compartment (J) Card Slot (L) SNAP Button (E) Reticle Focus 2 (B) ON/OFF Button (C) MENU Button (K) Binocular Focus (M) Camera Lens
QUICK START GUIDE: BUSHNELL SYNCFOCUS™ INSTANT REPLAY 1) The SyncFocus is powered by two AAA batteries (not included). Insert batteries into the compartment (G), using the polarity marks inside for reference. A power meter in the lower left corner of the display indicates battery condition. 2) Insert an SD or SDHC card into slot (J) if greater storage is desired. The card will click into place. You may use SD/SDHC cards (not MMC cards) up to 32 GB capacity.
QUICK START GUIDE: BUSHNELL SYNCFOCUS™ INSTANT REPLAY To stop recording the video, press the SNAP button again. By default, videos are recorded as a 15 second loop (“instant replay”). To change this, press MENU-the first item is “Resolution”. Press Enter, then select “Video Size”. Use the Plus/Minus keys to select a different video resolution and frame rate combination (which determines loop length-8, 15, 30 or 60 seconds).
BASIC SETUP Loading Batteries Turn the SyncFocus over, slide open the battery cover as indicated by the arrow, remove and set aside. Insert 2 AAA Alkaline or Lithium batteries into the compartment (G) in the direction indicated inside, then replace the cover, sliding it back into place until it clicks. Note: Rechargeable NiMh type batteries may also be used, but some may not deliver adequate current to power the camera and display.
BASIC SETUP Setting the Date and Time/Date Stamp Feature You may want to go into the main options menu and set the correct date and time before beginning to take photos (or turn off the date stamp feature, as the default setting is “on”). To set date and time: 1. Raise the LCD display and press the ON/OFF (B) button. 2. Press MENU (C). Press the Minus key (D) 7 times to highlight “Clock Set”, and press the Enter button (D). 3.
Menu Display Language Options (English, Spanish, Italian, French, German) The main menu also has an option to select your preferred language for all menu screens. SYNCFOCUS SETUP (Reticle & Diopter) Setting the Reticle Focus and Diopter Adjustment Before you begin taking photos, a few simple, one-time adjustments should be made to ensure that you can get sharp photos of any subject by just using the main focus knob on the binoculars.
SYNCFOCUS SETUP (Reticle & Diopter) Once set, note the number on the left and right binocular tubes that the index mark on each eyecup is lined up with. With the reticle focus and diopter adjustment set to these positions, you should be able to get sharp photos/videos of a subject at any distance by simply adjusting the center focus knob while you look through the binocular optics.
TAKING STILL PHOTOS After completing the basic and Syncfocus setups as described in the previous pages, you are ready to take a photo: 1. 2. 3. 4. Raise the LCD display (A) and briefly press and release the ON/OFF button-the startup screen will appear, followed by the live image from the camera lens. The display also shows the battery condition, number of photos remaining, and the current setting of various options. Please refer to “LCD Preview Display Icons” for more details.
TAKING STILL PHOTOS 5. 6. 7. The “remaining photos” 4-digit counter in the lower left corner of the display above the battery indicator will drop by one number after each photo (or two, depending on your subject and settings) is taken.
Shooting Videos (Setting/Using Video Mode) To switch from still photo to video mode, press the Right arrow key 3 times, until the red movie camera icon is displayed at the top right area of the LCD (see “LCD Preview Display Icons”, #10). You are now in Video Mode. Press SNAP to start recording a new video clip, and press it again to stop recording and store the video in memory. The recording time is limited only by the amount of internal or card memory currently available.
LCD Preview Display Icons 12 # Icon 1 Battery Indicator (full battery shown) 2 # of Photos Remaining (based on unused internal or card memory) 3 Internal or Card Memory 4 White Balance Setting (Auto White Balance shown) 5 Exposure Meter Pattern setting 6 Photo Resolution setting (Pixels) 7 Photo Quality setting (File Compression) 8 Self Timer (10 sec delay) 9 Rapid Sequence (3 shot burst) 10 Video Mode (Elapsed time counter as shown is visible only during recording) 11 Digital zoom
Using the Main Menu-Options and Settings As mentioned earlier in this manual, your SyncFocus is already set for high resolution and quality right out of the box. Exposure, white balance, and other variables are set automatically. This means that you will get good results for most subjects and lighting without the need to go into the menu to change any settings.
Using the Main Menu-Options and Settings 14 OPTION SETTINGS DESCRIPTION Resolution (Video Size) 640x480 30F Loop, 640x480 30F Norm, 640x480 15F Loop, 640x480 15F Norm, 320x240 30F Loop, 320x240 30F Norm, 320x240 15F Loop, 320x240 15F Norm “640x480” or “320x240”=resolution in pixels per video frame. Higher resolution=more detail. “30F” or “15F”=frame rate in frames per second. Faster FPS=smoother video.
Using the Main Menu-Options and Settings OPTION SETTINGS DESCRIPTION White Balance Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Tungsten Sets the reference for neutral white, so that colors are reproduced correctly. If “Auto” does not provide good results, try the setting that matches the light source. Meter Weight, Center, Average Sets what area of the image frame is used to determine exposure. “Weight” bases the exposure 60% on the center of the frame, 40% on the rest of the frame.
Using the Main Menu-Options and Settings OPTION SETTINGS DESCRIPTION Date Stamp MM/DD/YY, YY/MM/DD, OFF Use the first two settings if you want the date and time imprinted in the lower right corner of all your photos-you have the option of month first or year first formats. The time will also be included-only 24 hr format is available. To prevent imprinting the date and time, highlight “Off” and press Enter.
OPTION SETTINGS DESCRIPTION Delete One OK, Cancel Highlight “OK” and press Enter to delete the currently displayed photo or video. If pressed accidently, highlight “CANCEL” and press Enter. Format OK, Cancel Same as above except deletes entire contents of internal or card memory. When an SD card is inserted that has been used previously in other devices, formatting it before starting to take photos is recommended (be sure any files you want to keep have been downloaded and backed up first).
Transferring The Photos & Videos to Your PC 1. Turn on the SyncFocus (press ON/OFF). Connect the supplied cable to the USB port (I) below the SD card slot on the SyncFocus (pull down the rubber cover flap-please refer to the “Camera and Binocular Parts Guide” page), then connect the other end directly to a main USB port on your computer-do not use front panel/keyboard USB ports or unpowered “hubs”. 2.
5. After the photos are transferred to your computer, you can disconnect the SyncFocus. Windows 2000 may produce a screen warning that you have disconnected a USB device without stopping or ejecting the “disk” first (your photo files will not be harmed). If so, check the box that adds an icon to your system tray or taskbar. Then next time you finish transferring photos, you can click that icon first, and “Stop the USB Mass Storage Device” before disconnecting the camera.
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