Table of content Table of content ....................................................................................................... 1 Safety Instructions .................................................................................................... 4 Preventing electric shocks ..................................................................................... 4 Risk of explosion ...................................................................................................
Motion detection function ............................................................................. 20 Night shots .................................................................................................... 20 Finishing........................................................................................................ 20 Recording films ................................................................................................... 21 Selecting the settings...............................
Deleting sound recordings ............................................................................ 43 Loading and playing MP3 music ......................................................................... 44 Loading MP3 music ....................................................................................... 44 Playing MP3 music ........................................................................................ 45 Using earphones.................................................................
Safety Instructions • • Children should be supervised in order to ensure that they do not play with the device. This device is not intended to be used by individuals with limited physical, sensory or intellectual abilities or limited experience, and/or a lack of knowledge (including children), unless they are being supervised by an individual responsible for their safety or receive instructions from them concerning how the device must be used.
CAUTION! There is a risk of explosion if rechargeable batteries are replaced incorrectly. Replace only with the same or equivalent type. Preventing fire hazards • • • Always uncoil the entire length of the mains cable. Ensure there is adequate ventilation and never cover the mains adapter. Do not place naked flames such as lit candles on or near the unit. Risk of poisoning • Keep the battery out of reach of children.
Preventing damage to the ears • Give careful consideration to volume levels when using ear or headphones. Volume levels that are too high can produce excessive pressure and can lead to loss of hearing. Important! Excessive volume when using earphones and headphones may lead to hearing damage and/or the loss of hearing. Set the volume to the lowest level before the playback. Start the playback and increase the volume to the level that is comfortable for you.
Preventing data loss • Never interrupt the power supply when data are being processed. Preventing damage to SD cards • Never remove the SD card from the camcorder while it is saving data. Protecting from condensation • • • • Avoid rapid changes in temperature. Place the camcorder in a protective case or plastic bag before exposing it to any sudden changes in temperature. Do not immediately connect the device to the power supply if the unit has been moved from a cold environment to a warm room.
At low temperatures the capacity of the battery can drop significantly due to the reduced speed of the chemical reactions. When recording in cold weather keep a second battery pack in reserve in a warm place (e.g. trouser pocket). This symbol on the camcorder certifies that the camcorder complies with EU guidelines (European Union) on radiated emissions.
The Camcorder Product description The camcorder provides: • • • • the functions of a digital camcorder, a digital camera, an MP3 player, a dictation machine, all in one handy device. Instead of a viewfinder the camcorder has a high-resolution LC display which you can use to check your photos. The LC display also serves to display the on-screen menus in which you can make your settings.
Overview of the appliance Front On/off switch Microphone Lens LED LC display HDMI Port 10
Rear Shutter release for films Shutter release for photographs Telezoom rocker switch OK Taste Wide angle rocker switch Navigation button right Navigation button left Record/Play / Menu button Headphone output/ TV output Mini USB 2.
Getting started Remove the cover to insert the battery and memory card. ` Hold the camcorder with the battery compartment cover facing upwards. ` Remove the cover as depicted on the right. ` Place the battery with the lettering facing downwards in the designated compartment in the camcorder. ` Take an SD memory card and slide this into the SD card slot which is underneath the battery compartment. Ensure that the contacts on the card are facing downwards.
Switching the camcorder on and off To activate the camcorder, open the display panel as shown below. ` Turn the display panel so that you can easily see the 3” LCD display. ` To turn the camcorder off, either simply fold the display panel back to its original position or press the on/off switch until the LED changes briefly from green (ready to operate mode) to red and then switches off. ` Take care to turn off the device after use to avoid using power unnecessarily.
Display information The in-built 3” LCD display shows the following important information next to the recordings. You will find the descriptive key on the next page.
1 Auto Flash / Flash On / Red-Eye-Reduction / 2 3 Number of images or recording time of movie that can still be taken at current resolution.
Changing the mode of operation After start-up the camcorder is in recording mode. You can start taking photos or recording films immediately. ` Press RECORD/PLAY to change from recording mode to playback mode. ` Press RECORD/PLAY again to change back from playback mode to recording mode. Using the on-screen menus You can use the on-screen menus to select all the specific settings, to call up functions and to define the playback modes. The on-screen menus vary depending on the operating mode.
Main menu ` To open the menu, press the OK button once. In the main menu there are five sub-menus represented by appropriate symbols. Here you can select the following settings: 1) Film mode 2) Camera mode 3) Voice Pen (dictation machine function) 4) Effect 5) Setting ` To select a menu, press the LEFT/RIGHT buttons until the required menu is in the dark area. ` To open the required menu, press the OK button.
Film mode menu You can select settings to operate the camcorder in the “Film Mode” menu. You can select the following settings: • • • • • • • • Resolution Exposure Light Sharpness White balance Stabilisation Motion detection function Night shots ` To select a menu, press the LEFT/RIGHT buttons until the required menu is in the dark area. ` To select the required menu, press the OK button.
Exposure The camera automatically selects the correct exposure. In difficult lighting conditions you can achieve better results by adjusting the exposure manually (exposure value = EV). If you want to film someone with a sunset in the background, for example, you will need artificial underexposure. ` If you want artificial underexposure, select a setting in the negative range (-0.3 EV, -0.6 EV or -1.0 EV). ` For overexposure select a setting in the positive range (+1.0 EV, +0.6 EV or +0.3 EV).
The following settings are available: Setting Explanation Auto The camera automatically adjusts white balance Daylight Under outdoors Fluorescent Under fluorescent light condition Tungsten Under tungsten light condition Stabilisation This setting can be used to reduce blurring as a result of unsteady shooting. The recorded image becomes smaller if the stabilisation function is activated. The digital zoom is deactivated if the stabiliser function is enabled.
Recording films Proceed as follows in order to record films: ` Lift the LC display flap. ` Select the required display window using TELE/WIDE-ANGLE. ` Press the shoot FILM button to start recording. While the film is being recorded, the time is shown on the LC display (hours: minutes: seconds). ` Press the shoot FILM button again to stop recording. Selecting the settings The camera is supplied with specified factory settings (see page 50).
` Use the RIGHT/LEFT buttons in order to move to the previous or next film. ` Press the shoot FILM button to start playback. ` Use the RIGHT/LEFT buttons to fast forward or rewind during film playback. ` Release the button again to stop the fast forward or rewind function. You can use TELE/WIDE-ANGLE to adjust the volume during playback. ` Press TELE/WIDE-ANGLE towards “T” to increase the volume. ` Press TELE/WIDE-ANGLE towards “W” to decrease the volume.
Functions in playback mode The following functions are also available to you in “Film playback” mode. ` Call up the playback mode. ` Press OK when the most recently recorded film is displayed. Deleting films ` Use the RIGHT/LEFT buttons to select the “Delete” option. ` Press OK. The “Delete” menu will be displayed. ` Use the RIGHT/LEFT buttons to select a film for deletion. ` Push the TELE/WIDE-ANGLE button towards “W” in order to delete an individual film.
If a memory card is inserted you can delete only the films on the memory card. If the memory card is locked you cannot delete the films on the memory card. If the films you wish to delete are protected you will have to unlock them before deletion. Displaying thumbnails This function provides you with a more rapid overview of the films stored in the memory. ` Use the RIGHT/LEFT buttons to select the “thumbnail” option. ` Press OK. Up to nine films can be shown as thumbnails.
Locking films This function enables you to protect individual films or all films from accidental deletion. ` Use the RIGHT/LEFT buttons to select the “Lock” option. ` Press OK. The “Lock” menu will be displayed. ` Use the RIGHT/LEFT buttons to select a film. ` Push the TELE/WIDE-ANGLE button towards “T” in order to lock/unlock all films. ` Push the TELE/WIDE-ANGLE button towards “W” in order to lock/unlock just one film. A confirmation window will then be displayed.
Camera mode menu The “camera mode” menu contains the settings required for operating in digital camera mode: • • • • • • • • • • • • Resolution Exposure Two-in-one Photo frames Flash Self-timer Scharpness White balance Multi-snap Backlight Date Printing Night Mode ` To select a menu, press the RIGHT/LEFT buttons until the required menu is in the dark area. ` To open the required menu, press the OK button.
Resolution The following settings are available for photo quality: Setting Explanation High High Resolution Standart Standart Resolution Low Low Resolution The selected resolution will remain active until you select a different one, or until the camera is switched off. Connect your camera using an HDMI cable to your TV set with a digital HDMI input to view your photos in HD format. Exposure The camera automatically selects the correct exposure.
Two-in-one This setting enables you to combine two photos to make one photo. ` Select the “Two-in-one” sub-menu from the camera mode menu. ` Select this setting. The right half of the LC display will be dimmed. ` Select the display window on the non-dimmed half of the LC display. ` Press the photo release shutter. The left side of the LC display will now be dimmed. ` Select the display window on the non-dimmed half of the LC display. ` Press the photo release shutter.
Photo frames A photograph can be framed using this setting. There are ten different frames to choose from. ` Select the “photo frame” sub-menu from the camera mode menu. ` Press OK. ` Select a picture frame using TELE/WIDE-ANGLE. ` Press OK to frame the photos with the frame selected. ` Press RECORD/PLAY to exit this function. ` In order to switch off the picture frame via the menu, choose the grey picture frame. The photos will then appear in the selected frame.
Flash There are four settings available to control the flash: Setting Explanation Auto Flash The flash fires automatically according to light conditions. Use this mode for general photography. Flash On The flash will fire in every shot. Flash Off The flash will not fire under any circumstances. Use this mode when taking images in a place where flash photography is prohibited, or when the subject is distant (beyond the range of the flash).
Self-timer The self-timer allows you to take photographs with a time delay. If for example you want to appear on a photograph yourself, you can use the self-timer. ` You can set the self-timer via the self-timer menu. The self-timer symbol appears in the display. Once the self-timer is activated approximately ten seconds will elapse before the photograph is taken. The self-timer LED flashes slowly during this period. It then flashes more rapidly shortly before taking the photograph.
Continuous shooting This setting enables five photographs to be taken in quick succession. ` Place the camera on a level surface or use a tripod in order to prevent the shots from being out of focus. The setting is active for one series of shots only. Backlight This setting enables you to take photos against the sun or other sources of light. The setting will be retained until you select another one or switch the camera off. Date stamp If you enable this setting the date will be printed on each photo.
Taking photos Proceed as follows to take photos: ` Lift the LC display flap. ` Select the required display window using TELE/WIDE-ANGLE. ` Press the PHOTO shutter release. To take photos close up, activate the macro function. Selecting the settings The camera is supplied with the factory settings specified on page 50 .
Viewing photos Your photos will be stored on the internal memory or on an optional SD card. You can view these photos in two different ways: • • Playback on the LC display Playback on a TV set. Playback on the LC display Proceed as follows to view the photos on the camera’s LC display: ` Press RECORD/PLAY. The playback mode menu will be displayed. ` Select “picture” using the RIGHT/LEFT button or TELE/WIDE-ANGLE. ` Press OK. ` The most recently taken photo taken will be shown on the LC display.
Proceed as follows to select a specific area of the photo for enlargement: ` Slide the TELE/WIDE-ANGLE button towards the “T”. Two rectangles will be displayed, one inside the other. The outer rectangle represents the whole photo. The inner rectangle represents the selected area within the photo. ` Press OK. ` The frame of the inner rectangle will change colour. ` Using the TELE/WIDE-ANGLE or RIGHT/LEFT buttons move the inner rectangle onto the area to be enlarged. ` Press OK.
Connect your camera using an HDMI cable to your TV set with a digital connection to view your photos taken in HD format. The LC monitor is switched off while the camera is connected to a TV set. You cannot take photographs at a high resolution while the camera is connected to a television set. Functions in playback mode The following functions are available in playback mode for photos: • • • • Deleting photos Displaying thumbnails Locking/unlocking photos Slide show. ` Call up the playback mode.
Deleting photos ` Use the RIGHT/LEFT buttons to select the “Delete” option. ` Press OK. The “Delete” menu will be displayed. ` Use the RIGHT/LEFT buttons to select a photo for deletion. ` Push the TELE/WIDE-ANGLE button towards “W” in order to delete an individual photo. ` Slide the TELE/WIDE-ANGLE button towards “T” to delete all photos. A confirmation window will then be displayed. ` Select “Yes” to proceed with deletion. ` Select “No” to cancel the delete operation.
Displaying thumbnails This function provides you with a more rapid overview of the photos stored in the memory. ` Use the RIGHT/LEFT buttons to select the “thumbnail” option. ` Press OK. Up to nine thumbnails can be shown on the LC display. ` Use the RIGHT/LEFT buttons or TELE/WIDEANGLE to select the photo required. ` Press OK to display the photo. Locking photos This function enables you to protect individual photos or all photos from accidental deletion.
Slide show playback This function enables you to have all the photos in the memory displayed in succession (as a slide show). ` Use the RIGHT/LEFT buttons to select the “Slide show” option. ` Press OK. The slide show will start. ` To stop the slide show press OK again.
Effect menu You can specify the effects for filming and taking photos in the “Effect” menu: • • • • • Standard B/W (Black and white) Classic (sepia effect) Negative Finish. Using film and photo effects There are four effects available: Setting Explanation Standart No effect. B/W (Black and white) Black and white photos Classic (sepia affect) Sepia photos Negative ` Select the “Effects” menu. ` Select the desired effect. ` Press OK.
Voice Pen menu (dictation machine) You can use the “Voice Pen” menu to start audio recording and to use the camcorder as a dictation machine. The “Voice Pen” menu offers the following options: • • Enter Finish Sound recordings (Voice Pen) With the in-built microphone the camera can also be used for sound recordings, e.g. as a dictation machine (“Voice Pen”). Recording Proceed as follows to begin sound recording: ` Lift the LC display flap. ` Press OK.
Playback Proceed as follows to play back the sound recording: ` Press RECORD/PLAY. The playback mode menu will be displayed. ` Use the RIGHT button to select the “Voice” menu. ` Press OK. ` Use the RIGHT/LEFT buttons to select the required sound file. ` Press SHOOT FILM to start playback. The sound file will be played back via the in-built loudspeaker. Press TELE/WIDE-ANGLE to adjust the volume. ` Press SHOOT FILM to interrupt playback. ` Press OK to call up the sound playback menu.
Deleting sound recordings Proceed as follows to delete a sound recording: ` Call up the “Voive” menu. ` Use the RIGHT/LEFT buttons to select a sound file for deletion. ` Press OK. ` Push the TELE/WIDE-ANGLE button towards “T” to call up the delete option. ` Push the TELE/WIDE-ANGLE button towards “W” to delete one single sound file. ` Push the TELE/WIDE-ANGLE button towards “T” to delete all the sound files. A confirmation window will then be displayed. ` Select “Yes” to proceed with deletion.
Loading and playing MP3 music You can listen to music in MP3 format with the camera via the in-built loudspeaker or using the earphones supplied. Loading MP3 music ` Using the cable provided, connect the camera to the computer's USB connection. The operating LED will light up red. ` Copy the MP3 files in the MP3 folder in the internal memory or onto the optional SD card. The folder will be created automatically on the SD card ` Log the camera off the computer. ` Remove the USB cable.
Playing MP3 music Proceed as follows to play an MP3 file: ` Press RECORD/PLAY. The playback mode menu will be displayed. ` Use the RIGHT button to select the Music menu. ` Press OK. ` Select an MP3 file using TELE/WIDE-ANGLE. ` Page through with the RIGHT/LEFT buttons. A musical note icon will be displayed next to any files with lyrics. ` Press SHOOT FILM or OK to play the MP3 file. ` Use TELE/WIDE-ANGLE to adjust the volume. ` Press the SHOOT FILM button again to stop playback.
Using earphones ` Plug the earphones supplied into the earphone socket. ` The “Earphones/TV” menu will be displayed. ` Using TELE/WIDE-ANGLE, select “earphones” on the screen and press OK. CAUTION! Excessive pressure when using earphones and headphones can result in damage to hearing and/or loss of hearing. Before playing back, set the volume to the lowest setting. Start playback and increase the volume to one which is comfortable for you.
Setting menu You can specify the following basic settings for the camcorder in the “Setting” menu: • • • • • • Sound Setting the time Formatting memory / card TV system Language Default ` To select a menu, press the RIGHT/LEFT buttons until the required menu is in the dark area. ` To select the required menu, press the OK button. Sound settings You can switch the sound on or off. ` Select the required setting using the TELE/WIDE ANGLE button. ` Press OK to save the setting.
Setting the time ` To set the year press the TELE/WIDE-ANGLE button repeatedly until the correct year is displayed. Then press OK. ` To set the month press the TELE/WIDE-ANGLE button repeatedly until the correct month is displayed. Then press OK. ` To set the day press the TELE/WIDE-ANGLE button repeatedly until the correct day is displayed. Then press OK. ` To set the hour press the TELE/WIDE-ANGLE button repeatedly until the correct hour is displayed. Then press OK.
Formatting memory / SD card If a memory card is not inserted, “format memory” will appear in the menu. CAUTION! Loss of data possible. If you format the memory all the data stored there will be deleted. ` Ensure that no important data is still in the memory or on the SD card. ` Select the “Format memory” menu to format the internal memory or the SD card. ` Press OK. A confirmation prompt will appear on the screen. ` To retain the stored data, select the “NO” option.
Language You can use this setting to specify the on-screen menu language. ` Highlight the required language setting. ` To accept the selected settings, press OK. Default setting (standard) You can use this function to restore the camcorder’s factory settings. ` Choose the “Standard” option. ` Press the OK button. A confirmation prompt will appear on the screen. ` Select the “No” option to retain the current settings. ` Select the “Yes” option to accept the factory settings. ` Press OK.
Installing and using the software provided Installing the camera driver Before connecting the camera to your computer you need to install the driver on the computer. The driver is supplied on the CD-ROM included with the camera. Proceed as follows to install the digital video driver and Ffdshow on your computer: ` Insert the CD in the correct drive on your computer. The welcome screen will appear. ` Select “Install driver”. ` Follow the instructions on the screen.
Transferring films and photos to a computer Proceed as follows to transfer your films and photos to your computer for storage or editing: ` Using the cable supplied, connect the camera to the computer's USB connection. The SHOOT FILM LED lights up red. The films and photos will be saved in the internal memory or on the SD card. • • Photos are in JPG format. They are located in the DCIM/100PHOTO folder in the internal memory or on your SD card. Films are in AVI format.
Converting using Media Converter 2.5 ` Start Acrsoft Media Converter. The Media Converter 2.5 main screen appears. ` Click on “Add Media”.
` Select the video file to be converted and click on “Open”. ` The file will be added to the overview window. ` You can show the video below left in a preview.
Start preview Stop preview Not all devices can by identified by all program versions. To convert media to play them back on the camera, select the following settings: • • Manufacturer – Zoran Device model – Coach.
` 56 To start conversion click on “Convert”. The conversion process will start.
A report window will appear once conversion is complete. ` Rename the converted file “Clip0001.avi” before transferring it to the camera. ` If this file name already exists on the camera then change the name of the converted file to “ClipXXXX.avi”. The “XXXX” represents the next available, consecutive number. ` Connect the camera to your computer with the USB cable. ` Transfer the converted file to the DCIM/200MOVIE folder on the SD card.
Backing up video files on DVD Acrsoft MediaImpression gives you the opportunity to back up your films to DVD. How to create a DVD: Proceed as follows to back up one or more video files on DVD: ` Start Arcsoft MediaImpression ` Click “Make Movie”. When starting the program for the first time you are asked whether to search for existing media data on the PC.
` Select the required video file. ` Drag the video file into the lower “film area” area. After dragging all of the desired files into the lower “film bar” press “Record.
Before starting the write process select the drive where the blank disc is located. ` Now you can enter a title and mark the date in the menu of the VCD or DVD. It is also possible to give the VCD or DVD a menu design of your choice. ` Select the file to be backed up and click “Start” to start the write process. For a more detailed set of operating instructions from MediaImpression simply press “F1” on your keyboard when MediaImpression is running.
System settings Movie Mode Camera Mode Setting Setting Validity Factory Setting Resolution Always High for Movie Standart for Photo Exposure One Time O EV Light One Time OFF Sharpness One Time Level 5 White Balance One Time Auto Motion Stabilization Always OFF Night Mode One Time OFF Two in One One Time OFF Photo Frame One Time OFF Flash Always OFF Self-Timer One Time OFF Photo Frame One Time OFF Backlight Mode One Time OFF Date Printing Always OFF Effect One
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Technical Data Image Sensor 5 Mega Pixel Sensor Operation Modes Movie Record, Picture Record, Voice Record, MP3 Player, Mass Storage Device, Webcam Lens F 3.2 (f= 7.
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