KODAK Zi8 Pocket Video Camera Extended user guide www.kodak.com For interactive tutorials: www.kodak.com/go/howto For help with your camera: www.kodak.
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Product features Front view Landscape/Macro focus Recording light Microphone (mono) Infrared receiver Lens External (stereo) microphone jack, 3.5 mm A/V Out HDMI™ Out 5V DC-in Battery compartment www.kodak.
Product features Back view Power button/ Charging light SD/SDHC Card slot Review mode Record mode Delete Settings USB Record/OK Speaker USB release* Strap post Tripod socket * Easily access the USB See page iii ii www.kodak.
Product features Accessing the USB 1 2 3 www.kodak.
Understanding the status icons Video length Recording Recording Zoom Capture mode Focus Mode Battery level (or DC-In connected) Card inserted Playback Elapsed time Video length Volume Video/picture number (or direction/speed) Battery level (or DC-In connected) Card inserted See important Alert icons iv See page 15 www.kodak.
Table of contents 1 1 Setting up your camera .........................................................................1 Charging the battery (approximately 2 hours) ................................................ 1 Charging using USB (approximately 4 hours) ................................................. 2 Inserting an SD or SDHC Card........................................................................ 3 Connecting the strap............................................................................
1 Setting up your camera Charging the battery (approximately 2 hours) 1 2 Notched corner 3 Charging light: • On = charging • Off = fully charged (approx. 2 hours) First, turn off the camera. Charge the Li-Ion battery frequently, even if power remains. See other charging solutions 1 See page 2 www.kodak.
Setting up your camera Charging using USB (approximately 4 hours) First, turn off the camera. Camera USB to computer Cable to computer Charging light: • On = charging • Off = fully charged (approx. 4 hours) Charge the Li-Ion battery frequently, even if power remains. Access the USB See page iii Purchase extra KLIC-7004 batteries www.kodak.com/go/Zi8accessories www.kodak.
Setting up your camera Inserting an SD or SDHC Card Your camera has limited internal memory—perfect for a few practice videos/pictures. We strongly suggest that you purchase an SD or SDHC Card to store more. (Maximum supported card size is 32 GB.) CAUTION: A card can only be inserted one way; forcing it may cause damage. Inserting or removing a card while the camera is on may damage the video/pictures, the card, or the camera. 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Insert the card. Purchase accessories 3 www.kodak.
Setting up your camera Connecting the strap www.kodak.
2 Using your camera Turning on the camera Setting the date/time At the prompt, press OK . to change current field. for previous/next field. OK to accept. OK Change date/time later See page 11 5 www.kodak.
Using your camera Recording videos, taking pictures When you turn on the camera, it’s ready to record. Start/stop recording Zoom in/out Enter Recording mode from Review or a menu Change record modes: 1080p best for viewing on an HDTV 720p/60 fps best for sports and action 720p best for viewing on a computer, sharing on YouTube™ and Facebook Purchase extra cards, batteries Use the optional remote control www.kodak.com/go/support WVGA best for conserving memory card space; Web-ready Still for 5.
Using your camera Playing videos 1 Enter Review 2 Previous/next video Play/Pause (Press and hold to Stop) 3 Volume Delete video(s) Press the Review button for different views: 1-up Thumbnail Timeline During playback: • Press to fast-forward or fast-rewind 2X, 4X, 8X, 16X. • Press the Review button to play in slow motion. While paused: to forward/reverse one frame at a time. • Press Use the optional remote control See page 13 7 www.kodak.
Using your camera Transferring, editing, sharing online First, make sure the battery is charged (or use an AC adapter to power the camera). 1 Turn off and connect the camera. (It turns on automatically.) 2 If this is the first time you’ve connected to this WINDOWS OS-based computer, follow the prompts to install ARCSOFT MEDIAIMPRESSION for KODAK Software. You can then transfer and share videos.
Using your camera Deleting videos/pictures 1 Review 2 Locate 3 Delete 4 to highlight a choice, then press OK Previous/ Next Cancel (without deleting) Delete 9 www.kodak.
Using your camera Viewing on a TV HDMI Cable AV Cable Set TV input to match your connection. For stereo playback, use the HDMI cable.* Set Video Out (NTSC/PAL) See page 11 Purchase accessories www.kodak.com/go/Zi8accessories * To record in stereo, use an optional See page 14 external stereo microphone www.kodak.
Using your camera Accessing the settings menu Press the Settings button to access the Settings menu. Date/Time Video Out Brightness External Microphone Image Sounds Gain Stabilization Settings menu Face Detection Format Card Camera Info Date/Time—Set the date/time. Video Out—Choose the setting (NTSC, PAL) for your region. Brightness—Set LCD brightness. Sounds—Turn sounds On/Off. External Microphone Gain—Choose sensitivity of an external microphone. Image Stabilization—Turn on to reduce video blur.
Using your camera Adjusting the focus range Landscape: for most videos Macro: for subjects approximately 15 cm (5.9 in.) from the lens www.kodak.
Using your camera Using the optional remote control Use the optional remote control just as you would use the on-camera buttons—to start/stop recording, review videos and pictures, and more. Go to www.kodak.com/go/Zi8accessories. Remove the tab to activate the battery Using the remote control Stop Delete Previous/Next Reverse/Forward Record/OK/Play Recording Mode (Video/Still) Review Mode Volume/Zoom 13 www.kodak.
Using your camera Using an external stereo microphone Your camera has a built-in mono microphone. Use an external stereo microphone (optional, with a 3.5 mm jack) to enhance your audio/video experience. NOTE: To adjust the audio gain (external microphone sensitivity), see page 11. www.kodak.
3 Getting help Troubleshooting Icon Solution ■ Low battery. Charge the battery. ■ Card or internal memory is nearly full. Transfer videos/pictures to your computer. ■ Corrupt or unusable card. Transfer videos/pictures to your computer, then format (erase) the card in the camera or card reader. ■ Internal memory is full. Transfer videos/pictures to your computer, or use an SD/SDHC card to take more videos/pictures. ■ Card is full. Transfer videos/pictures to your computer or use another card.
Getting help Problem Solution Camera will not turn on. ■ Ensure that the battery is correctly inserted and charged. Videos are choppy or jumpy when played on a computer. ■ Use ARCSOFT MEDIAIMPRESSION Software for video Videos are blurry. ■ Check the Landscape/Macro focus button (see page 12). playback. ■ Ensure that the computer system requirements are met. Go to www.arcsoft.com/support. ■ Ensure that the lens is clean. ■ Ensure that the subject is at least 1 m (3.3 ft) from the lens.
Getting help Getting help on the Web Camera Chat, email, write, or phone, Kodak (Chat not available in all languages.) www.kodak.com/go/contact Get support for your product (FAQs, troubleshooting www.kodak.com/go/Zi8support information, arrange for repairs, etc.) Get support for accessories www.kodak.com/go/support Purchase camera accessories (lenses, cards, etc.) www.kodak.com/go/Zi8accessories Download the latest camera firmware and software www.kodak.
4 Appendix Specifications Image Sensor—1/2.5-type, 5 MP, CMOS Lens—6.3 mm, f/2.8, fixed focus; 35 mm equivalent: 61 mm (1080p), 46 mm (720p/60 fps, 720p, WVGA), 42 mm (still) Zoom—4X digital LCD—6.35 cm (2.5 in.); 230K pixels Image Storage—128 MB internal memory (approximately 20 MB available for image storage. 1 MB equals one million bytes); optional SD/SDHC Card (The SD logo is a trademark of the SD Card Association.) Maximum supported size: 32 GB SDHC.
Appendix Video image stabilization—Digital, in all video modes Microphone—Mono, and external stereo microphone jack (3.5 mm) ISO—Automatically set (50–800) Speaker—Yes I/O Interface—USB 2.0 (high speed); component output; HDMI Tripod Mount—1/4-in. standard Power—KODAK 5V AC adapter, or KODAK Li-Ion Rechargeable Digital Camera Battery KLIC-7004 Battery life—Approximately 90 minutes in video recording mode, 720p @ 30 fps Size—21.5 x 113.2 x 62 mm (0.8 x 4.5 x 2.4 in.) Weight—110 g (3.
Appendix ■ Use only batteries approved for this product to avoid risk of explosion. ■ Keep batteries out of the reach of children. ■ Do not allow batteries to touch metal objects, including coins. Otherwise, a battery may short circuit, discharge energy, become hot, or leak. ■ Do not disassemble, install backward, or expose batteries to liquid, moisture, fire, or extreme temperature. ■ Remove the batteries when the product is stored.
Appendix US, go to the Electronics Industry Alliance Web site at www.eiae.org or go to Kodak at www.kodak.com/go/Zi8support. Limited warranty Kodak warrants its digital cameras and accessories (excluding batteries) to be free from malfunctions and defects in both materials and workmanship for the warranty period specified on your KODAK Product packaging. Retain the original dated sales receipt. Proof of purchase date is required with any request for warranty repair.
Appendix warranty. Kodak makes no other express or implied warranty for this product. In the event that the exclusion of any implied warranty is ineffective under the law, the duration of the implied warranty will be the length of the express warranty period specified on your KODAK Product packaging. The option of repair, replacement, or refund is Kodak's only obligation.
Appendix Regulatory compliance FCC compliance and advisory 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 or used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Appendix Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment labeling/battery disposal In Europe: For human/environmental protection, it is your responsibility to dispose of this equipment and batteries at a collection facility established for this purpose (separate from municipal waste.) For more information, contact your retailer, collection facility, or appropriate local authorities; or go to www.kodak.com/go/recycle. Product weight: 110 g (3.
Appendix China RoHS Canadian DOC statement DOC Class B Compliance—This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Observation des normes-Classe B—Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Australian C-Tick N137 MPEG-4 Use of this product in any manner that complies with the MPEG-4 visual standard is prohibited, except for use by a consumer engaging in personal and non-commercial activities. 25 www.kodak.
1 Index A accessing settings, 9, 11 accessing the USB, iii accessories, purchase, 17 B battery, loading, charging, 1 C card, loading, 3 care and maintenance, 20 clock, setting, 5 close-up/landscape focus, 12 connecting strap, 4 to a computer, 8 to a TV, 10 D date setting, 5 disposal, recycling, 21 E editing videos, 8 external microphone jack, i F focus switch, 12 H help, Web links, troubleshooting, 15 www.kodak.
Index S SD/SDHC card loading, 3 setting date and time, 5 setting up the camera, 1 settings, menu, 9, 11 sharing online, 8 speaker, ii specifications, 18 status icons, iv stereo microphone, 14 strap, connecting, 4 T taking a video, picture, 6 time, setting, 5 tips, care, & maintenance, 20 transferring videos, 8 troubleshooting, 15 turning on camera, 5 TV playback, 10 U URLs, Kodak Web sites, 15 USB, iii W warranty, 21 27 www.kodak.
