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Table of Contents Preface…………….……………………………………………………………………….3 FCC STATEMENT………………………………………………………….. …………….4 SD Memory card basic information………………………………………………………..5 System Requirements …………………………………………………….. ……………7 Features………………………………………………………….. ……………. …………7 Accessories………………………………………………………………………………8 Know Your Camera……………………………………………………………………..9 Buttons and Function Indicators…………………………………………………………12 Basic Operation………………………………………………………………………..13 Battery Installation……………………………………………………………………….
Playback Mode…………………………………………………………………………30 Computer Connection for Photo/Video Download………………………………………40 PC Camera Function…………………………………………………………………..41 Operating PC Camera …………………………………………………………………43 MediaImpression Installation …………………………………………………………45 Software Installation……………………………………………………………………..45 Using MediaImpression………………………………………………………………….46 Specifications………………………………………………………………………………50 Troubleshooting……………………………........................................................................
Preface Thank you for purchasing this digital video camera. Please read this manual carefully and keep in a safe place for further reference. Note: The product specifications and these operating instructions are printed based on latest available information and are subject to change without prior notice. The specifications of the particular video camera recorder you have purchased will apply even if these vary from this printed data.
FCC STATEMENT FCC part 15.21 Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. FCC part 15.105 NOTE: 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.
SD Memory card basic information - Your camera must have SD/SDHC Memory Card inserted to store recorded Video, take Photos and Audio records. SD Memory Card is not supplied and should be purchased separately. SD/SDHC memory card with capacity up to 8GB may be used in your camera.
field and dirty / harsh environment. If your SD card has been used previously with other devices / cameras or is brand new – the card may require to be formatted – please ensure you save all valuable records before formatting. Inserting the SD Card 1. Open the Battery Cover and slide in the card; aligning the card with orientation mark on the camera and push card all way down Do not force the card when inserting to avoid damaging – check position and re-insert carefully. 2.
System Requirements You may use the computer to download images and video from your camera, edit images, email or post records over the Internet. Make sure that you computer complies with (below) minimum requirements: System Requirements Operating System Microsoft Windows 2000,XP,VISTA, 7 CPU Intel PIV 1GB or above CPU Memory 512MB or higher Audio & Video DirectX8 Audio & Video Card Card CD-ROM Drive Min 16x Hard Drive space 1GB or higher available memory space USB port Standard USB1.1 or USB2.
Accessories The following accessories are packed together with the camcorder: USB Cable TV Cable Installation CD 8 Manual & QSG
Know Your Camera Recording Button Busy Indicator Screen Power Button USB Port TV Connector Speaker Mode Knob Wrist Strap 9
Zooming Button Shutter Button Left Button Menu Button Up Button OK Button Right Button Down Button Playback Button Delete Button 10 LED Flash Button
Lens Self-Timer Indicator LED Flash Support Light Microphone Tripod Socket Battery Cover 11
Buttons and Function Indicators Buttons/Indicator Power Button Recording Button Shutter Button Zooming Button Menu Button Mode Knob Playback Button Up Button Down Button Function Press to turn the camera ON and OFF Press to Start / Stop Video / Audio recording Press to take Still photo Tilt Left or Right to “zoom” the scene or enlarge/shrink photos in Playback Mode Press to OPEN / CLOSE the MENU selection Turn to select the desired MODE: Video Recording, Camera (taking Still Photos), Audio Recording Pres
Left Button Right Button LED Flash Button OK Button Delete Button Busy Indicator Self-Timer Indicator (when the photo is enlarged and set at Pan mode). Selects files and MENU, moves photos to the left (when the photo is enlarged and set at Pan mode) and presses to turn on / off icons and indicators displayed on the screen / turn off the screen.
Before changing installed but exhausted batteries, first turn OFF the camcorder. 2. SD/SDHC Memory Card Installation Open the Battery Cover and insert the SD/SDHC memory card into the Card Slot. Follow the printed mark indicating SD Card position with the metal connector facing inwards the slot. To remove / replace the SD/MMC memory card press the card again; the card will pop up and you may remove the card from the camera.
Notes： Turn OFF the camera before inserting / changing the memory card; Insert the memory card correctly. Do not use force; otherwise you could damage the card or the camera. If the card cannot be inserted easily please check card alignment and position; then repeat installation. Please format memory card that is used for the first time or that has been previously used in other recorders. ──────────────────────────────────────────────────── 3.
Press the Recording Button to START recording a video clip, press it again to STOP recording. Camera (Still Photo Taking) Select the Still Photo Mode. Press the Shutter Button to take one Still Photo at a time. Keep camera steady when pressing the button. Audio Recording Select the Audio Recording Mode Press the Recording Button and START recording voice, press again to STOP recording. PLAYBACK Mode To see / review all your records on the camera screen, you need to set camera to PLAYBACK Mode.
photo, then press OK Button to enter into Pan Mode and use LEFT / RIGHT / UP / DOWN Buttons to move / select interesting part of the photo to review. 5. - Turning camera OFF When the camera is turned ON, press and hold the Power Button to turn OFF the camcorder. Note that if camera is not used or is inactive, then the Auto OFF feature will turn camera OFF to conserve batteries. Auto OFF delay time (1, 3 or 5 minutes) may be selected.
▲Video Recording Menu ▲Camera Menu - ▲Internal Setting Menu ▲Playback Menu Press RIGHT Button to enter highlighted option / setting and use UP / DOWN Buttons to select one from available setting options. Press OK Button to execute setting.
Menu . Press UP / DOWN Button to select “Date & Time” option, and press OK key to enter settings window. In settings window, press LEFT / RIGHT Button to select item (date, time) to be adjusted (the background of selected item is displayed in blue). Then press UP or DOWN Button to adjust and press OK Button to confirm after adjustment or press MENU Button to cancel settings and exit. Finally press MENU Button to exit from settings mode.
Advanced Operation Video Recording Mode The following icons / indicators are visible on the DISPLAY when the Video Recording Mode is selected: Icon Name of Icon Function 1 Mode 2 White Balance 3 Metering mode 4 Video Format Video Recording Mode is activated. White balance setting; Auto-WB is selected It indicates the metering mode; currently Multi-metering mode.
5 Recording Time 6 SD Card 7 Flash 8 Zooming Indication VGA (640 x 480 pixels) Resolution. Indicates the remaining recording time when recording is not activated and the elapsed recording time during recording SD Card is installed SD Card is Write-Protection LOCK-ed. LED Flash Support Light is ON. Indicates the Digital Zoom current magnification 9 (PAUSE/ (REC Pause/Continue Record prompt 10 Battery status Prompt to press UP Button to make pause or continue RECORD.
◆ MENU Setup / Video Recording Mode Press the MENU Button to enter available settings for the Video Recording mode. • Video Recording MENU Options Main Menu Submenu Description 1280X720 High Definition (HD) Format Movie Size / 640X480 Mid (VGA) Resolution Format Video Resolution 320X240 Low (QVGA) Resolution Format High 30 fps (for VGA and QVGA format) Frame Rate Middle 20 to 25 fps (only for HD Format) Low 15 fps (for VGA and QVGA format ) Center spot Metering based on central subject area.
• Internal setting Main Menu Submenu Shutter Description Turn the shutter tripping sound on/off Set the main power on sound at the following options: No sound/1/2/3 Turn the button activation sound on/off Set the volume of the built-in speaker at different levels: 0/1/2/3 No Playback after shooting Playback photo 1 sec after shooting Playback photo 3 sec after shooting Selects 50Hz electric light frequency Selects 60Hz electric light frequency Turns off automatically in 1 minute.
Language TV Out USB Start-up Image English NTSC PAL MSDC PC CAM Off Sets the menu language to English NTSC TV System is selected PAL TV System is selected Used as Removable Disk Used as PC Camera No image on Welcome screen. Default Welcome screen displayed after main power on. Customized picture displayed after main power on. Formats the memory card.
