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Contents Function Description……………………………………………………………………………………2 Notice for Use……………………………………………………………………………………………2 System Requirements…………………………………………………………………………………4 Basic operation…………………………………………………………………………………………7 ArcSoft PhotoImpression, VideoImpression and MediaImpression………………………………12 Product Specifications…………………………………………………………………………………28 Standard accessories…………………………………………………………………………………29 1
Function Description: Welcome! Thank you for purchasing the CURTIS VR223 With this digital video camera, you can take 640 x 480 resolution (VGA format) videos and 300,000 pixels of still photos. With the playback function you can play back the taken video or photos with this digital video camera. In addition, you can download the videos and photos from the VR233 to your PC. The illustrations in this user manual are to visually detail the operation of the VR223. Notice for use: General: 1.
5. When storing documents onto the memory or the memory card, make sure that the size of the documents does not exceed the capacity of the memory. Maintenance and care: 1. To clean the lens, blow away the dust on its surface, then use proper cloth or tissue for optical devices to clean the lens. If necessary, use lens cleanser. 2. Never touch the lens with fingers. 3. When left idle for long periods of time, take out the battery and keep in a dry and dark place. Other notes: 1.
System requirements: Below are the minimum requirements that your computer needs to operate files for the software included: Operation System CPU Memory Sound card and display card CD-ROM Hard Disk Other Microsoft Windows Me, 2000,XP, Vista* Above Intel PIII667 or CPU of equal performance Above 128 MB DirectX8 or above 4× speed or above 300 MB or more useable space One standard USB 1.1 or USB 2.0 port * The VR223 is compatible with all Mac OS.
Power Key USB Connector TV Out Port Microphone Resolution Switch Lens LED Light USB Switch SD Card Slot Speaker Battery Cover Strap Holder Tripod 5
LCD Shutter/Record Key Up(+) Key Mode key Delete Key Left Key Right Key Down(-) key 2.
2.1 Battery Installation Slide down the Battery Cover and insert two new AA alkaline batteries. Align with correct polarity of battery terminals. Close Battery Cover. 2.2 Use SD card Insert the SD memory card into the SD card slot. Push it down until the card stays latched. Do not force – check card’s position according to the position mark on the camera. Push and release inserted card if you wish to remove or replace the card. Turn your camcorder OFF before inserting / removing the SD Card.
In power-on state, when battery level is very low, the red icon on the bottom left of the screen will flash and the camera will turn off after one second. You must replace the batteries. 2.4 Change mode After powering on, the camera will always enter video record mode, press mode key to change mode between video record and capture. In video record or capture mode, press left key or right to enter playback mode. Press Mode key to exit playback mode and return preview mode 2.
2.7 Take a Picture In capture mode, press the shutter key to take a photo. 2.8 Play back videos and photos In playback mode, press left or right key ( ) to select a file. Press Shutter key to begin/stop play video, and press up key or down key to on a photo. z When the inserted memory card is full, the LCD will display "Memory Full," then the camera will stop recording automatically.
port of TV，red (or white) port of the other terminal should be connected to AUDIO IN port of TV. 2.10 Delete files Press the delete key once to display “Delete File?” Press the delete key again to carry out deletion. Press any other keys to cancel the deletion. 2.11 Connect to PC 1. Slide the USB Switch UP to extend the USB connector and turn the camcorder ON. 2. Insert camcorder USB connector into computer’s USB port, or use supplied USB extension cable to make the connection. 2.
from the CD included with this device.
Application of Attached ArcSoft PhotoImpression, VideoImpression and MediaImpression: There are three software applications provided on the CD for image processing: PhotoImpression, VideoImpression, and MediaImpression. Introduction interface for software installation Put the CD into the CD-ROM of the computer, then the following menu will occur: If the CD driver does not automatically carry out or close such function, please click autorun.exe program under the root directory of the CD.
PhotoImpression 6 Installation and Use: Install PhotoImpression6: Click “Install PhotoImpression” button, complete the installation as instructed.
After installation, please restart the computer. Run PhotoImpression6: Double click icon on the desktop, or open PhotoImpression 6 via “Start→ Programs”.
When PhotoImpression6 is opened, you’ll see the following window. Click the center of the window with the left key of the mouse to shut the window. After the window is off, you can open PhotoImpression.
After PhotoImpression is open, the “Get Photo” window will appear: After choosing and opening photos in the “Get Photo” window, the chosen photos will be displayed in the center area of the screen. Then you can edit the chosen photos.
For the detailed instructions of PhotoImpression, please refer to the Help menu in the program (as shown in the following figure).
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VideoImpression 2 Installation and Use: Install VideoImpression 2: Click “Install VideoImpression” button and complete the installation as instructed.
After installation, please restart the computer. Run VideoImpression 2: Double click the icon on the Desktop or follow “Start → Programs” to open VideoImpression 2.
After starting VideoImpression2, choose Choose to create new video short. to find the desired video short.
Choose and insert the desired video short into VideoImpression2.
In VideoImpression, you can edit the video short. For other detailed operation, press F1 Help menu (as indicated below) to understand more functions of this software.
MediaImpression Installation and Use: Install MediaImpression: Click “Install MediaImpression” button and complete the installation as instructed.
Run MediaImpression: Double click the icon on the Desktop or follow “Start → Programs” to open MediaImpression.
Click on the media files that you would like to organize.
ArcSoft MediaImpression® enables users to easily, creatively, and productively manage their multimedia with simple workflow and powerful tools. Organize your media easily and create simple projects with editing tools. There are endless ways to present and share; worry-free media file backup & restore. For other detailed operation, press the F1 Help menu to understand more functions of this software.
Product specifications: Image sensor Function mode Lens Focus range Digital focusing Shutter LCD display Resolution White balance Exposure File format Video out Storage media USB port Dimension (LxWxH) Weight 300,000pixels Record, playback, mobile disk, deletion F2.4 f=3.6mm 120cm~infinity 4× Electronic 2.0 inch TFT Display VGA 640×480, QVGA 320×240 Automatic Automatic AVI TV out SD card (max. 4GB) USB 2.0 port 112.6 mm×58.6 mm×28.
Standard accessories: Installation CD User manual TV cable 29
