Instruction Manual DV-767
1 Introduction Thank you for choosing our SilverCrest DV-767 multifunctional digital camera. To take advantage of all the options offered by this camera, we recommend that you read the instructions in this manual before using the device, even if you are familiar with electronic devices. Pay particular attention to the “Important Safety Notice” chapter on page 3. Keep this manual safe for future reference. If you sell or pass the device on, ensure that you also include this instruction manual.
5 Table of Contents 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Introduction.................................................................................................2 Copyright.....................................................................................................2 Declaration ..................................................................................................2 Manufacturer Information ..........................................................................2 Table of Contents ................
18 Settings .....................................................................................................28 18.1 18.2 18.3 18.4 18.5 18.6 18.7 18.8 18.9 18.10 18.
6 Important Safety Notice Please read and observe the following notes carefully! You must not take the camera apart, modify or repair it. Never open the casing of the camera or the adapter; they do not contain serviceable parts! Opening the casing increases the risk of death by electric shock. If the camera has been dropped, or the casing has been damaged, switch the device off.
Information When Using Batteries on page 9. Dispose of your batteries in accordance with the battery regulations. The end user is obliged to return old batteries to a distributor, or to a returns location established for this purpose by the legal waste disposal company. (See page 46) Dispose of your camera and battery in accordance with regulation 2002/96/EC (see page 46). The camera must not be disposed of in the household waste.
Included in Delivery 1. Multi-Functional Camera DV-767 2. Mains Adapter 3. Headphones 4. USB Cable 5. AV Cable 6. Battery 7. Support 8.
9. Protective Bag 10. Quick Start Guide 11. CD Remark: We reserve the right to change the design and technical data without notice.
8 Operational Controls LCD Display Macro Button Eyelet for Strap Loud Speaker Function Display Menu Button Navigation Button Capture Button Flash/Delete Button Switch for Capture/Playback Mode Mode Button On/Off Button Camera Lens Flash Capture Display USB Connection and Charge Socket AV Input AV Output, Headphones Socket Battery Cover Battery 7
9 Display 8 Mode (here: Video Mode) Erase Protection Flash (here: Flash On) Date Stamp Night Mode White Balance (here: Sunlight) Volume File Size (here: 10 Megapixels) SD Card Quality (here: Fine) Battery EV Bias (here: +2.
10 Basic Functions You can use your 8in1 multifunctional SilverCrest DV-767 camera as a digital video camera, digital photo camera, MP3 player, MPEG4 video player, AV recorder, for voice recordings, as a webcam, and as a data storage medium. How to use these functions is described in the following document, starting on page 14.
Note: A symbol displays the battery status on the LCD screen as follows: Battery symbol is green, the battery is fully charged. You can use the video camera normally. Battery symbol is yellow, the battery is sufficiently charged. You can use the camera normally. Battery symbol is red, the battery is half charged. Recharge the battery soon. Battery symbol is red, the battery is empty. The message Out of Battery is displayed, and the camera switches itself off.
10.3 LCD Display The camera has a rotating LCD display . When opening and closing the display, you can rotate it by up to 90 degrees, and once open you can rotate it 180 degrees forwards and 90 degrees backwards. You can watch the image on the LCD display whilst recording. You can also view previous recordings on the screen. Caution Never force the LCD display to rotate or use excessive force. This could damage the camera. Never watch long videos on the LCD display, as this could damage your eyes.
10.5 SD Memory Card The camera has an integrated memory of 64MB. You can enhance the memory capacity of your camera by using an SD card with a maximum 2GB of memory. This SD card is not included. Using an SD Memory Card To use an SD card, first switch off the camera. Open the battery case by sliding the battery cover in the direction shown . Now slide the SD card, as shown in the diagram, into the slot under the battery case until you hear the card click into place. Close the battery case.
10.6 Headphones The camera has a built-in loudspeaker for playing back audio data. Alternatively, you can connect the headphones included to the video and audio output using the mini phone jack. Caution Only use the headphones provided. Listening to loud volumes for long periods can damage hearing. If you can hear a buzzing or background noise in your ears (ringing), turn the volume down or stop using the headphones.
11 Video Capture Switch the camera on and use the Capture / Playback switch to select Capture. When you switch the camera on, the system automatically selects the Video mode. If you are in a different mode, you can switch to Video mode by pressing the Mode button . Press the Mode as often as necessary until the symbol for video capture appears at the top left of the button LCD display . In the bottom right of the display (symbol ) the remaining capture time is displayed.
To change settings, set your camera to Capture mode (see page 14) and activate the video function (see page 14). Press the Menu button to go to the settings menu. You can now use the Navigation button (d and c) to select the following settings: Size By using the Navigation button (e and f) you can choose the following settings for the image size (symbol ): “QVGA” (Quarter Video Graphics Array): The image resolution is 320 x 240 pixels (0.07 mega pixels).
Note: The semi-automatic white balance with the settings “Sunlight”, “Tungs”, “Fluor” and “Cloudy” is always preferable to the fully-automatic white balance. For further information on the white balance, please read the “White Balance (WB) ” chapter on page 45. EV Bias You can use the Navigation button (e and f) to select between twelve values from –2.0 to +2.0 for the manual EV bias. The effects of the respective settings are shown immediately in the display.
12 Video Playback Switch the camera on and use the Capture / Playback switch to select Playback. To get to the as often as necessary until the symbol for the Video Video mode, press the Mode button mode appears at the top left of the LCD display . Once in Video Playback mode, preview images of your videos are displayed. You can use the Navigation button (e and f) to select between these videos. To play back one of these preview images, select the preview image and press the Navigation button .
Delete This setting allows you to delete the video currently selected. If you select the “Delete” setting, then the question “Really Delete?” is displayed. By using (e and f) you can choose between the options “Yes” and “No”. Choose the Navigation button “Yes” and press the Navigation button if you wish to delete the current video, or choose “No” and press the Navigation button if you do not wish to delete the current video. Delete All This setting allows you to delete all your saved videos in one go.
13 Taking Photographs Switch the camera on and use the Capture / Playback switch to select Capture. Press the Mode as often as necessary until the symbol for photo capture appears at the top left of the button LCD display . In the bottom right corner of the display (symbol ), you are shown how many photos you have already captured, and how many remaining images are available in the current quality. Press the Capture button to take a photograph. 13.
13.4 Capture Settings To optimize your capture, the DV-767 offers various optional settings, such as image size, image quality, white balance etc. Note: If some settings are unclear or you are unfamiliar with them, please read the “Technical Help ” chapter on page 45. To change settings, set your camera to Capture mode (see page 11) and activate the photo function (see page 11). Press the Menu button to go to the settings menu.
Quality By using the Navigation button (e and f) you can choose the following settings for the compression rate (symbol ): “Normal“: maximum compression rate (lower memory consumption, poorest quality) “Fine“: medium compression rate “Super“: lowest compression rate (highest memory consumption, best quality) Note: For the best possible quality of image, select “Super”. If you wish to use as little memory as possible, select “Normal”. The “Fine“ setting is between the “Super“ and “Normal” settings.
Metering You can use the Navigation button (e and f) to define the area of the image, in which the lighting is to be measured. The following settings are available (symbol ): “Centre“: the lighting is measured in a large area in the middle of the image “Spot“: the lighting is measured on a small point in the middle of the image “Matrix“: The lighting is measured at several, equally-distributed points in the image Press the Navigation button to confirm your selection.
14 Image Playback Switch the camera on and use the Capture / Playback switch to select Playback. To get to the as often as necessary until the symbol for the Photo Photo mode, press the Mode button mode appears at the top left of the LCD display . Once in Photo Playback mode, preview images of your images are displayed. You can use the Navigation button (e and f) to select between these videos. To display one of your preview images on the full screen, select the image and press the Navigation button .
Delete This setting allows you to delete the photo currently selected. If you select the “Delete” setting, then the question “Really Delete?” is displayed. By using (e and f) you can choose between the options “Yes” and “No”. Choose the Navigation button “Yes” and press the Navigation button if you wish to delete the current photo, or choose “No” and press the Navigation button if you do not wish to delete the current photo. Delete All This setting allows you to delete all your saved photos in one go.
16 Playback Voice Recording Switch the camera on and use the Capture / Playback switch to select Playback. To get to the voice mode, press the Mode button as often as necessary until the symbol for the voice mode appears at the top left of the LCD display . Once in voice mode, you can use the direction buttons on the Navigation button between your voice recordings. Press to select a voice recording.
Protect This setting allows you to protect individual voice recordings from being deleted. If you select the “Protect” setting, then the question “Protect File?” is displayed. By using the Navigation button (e and f) you can choose between the options “Yes” and “No”. Choose “Yes” and press the Navigation button if you wish to protect the current recording, or choose “No” and press the Navigation button if you do not wish to protect the current recording.
17 Playback MP3 Files Switch the camera on and use the Capture / Playback switch to select Playback. To get to the MP3 mode, press the Mode button as often as necessary until the symbol for the MP3 mode appears at the top left of the LCD display . Once in MP3 Playback mode, the MP3 titles saved on your camera are displayed. You can use the (d and c) to move between the MP3 titles. To play a MP3 title, press the Navigation button Navigation button . To pause the playback, press the Navigation button again.
18 Settings This chapter describes how you can change general camera settings, such as the time and language. In order to change these settings, the camera must be switched on. It can, however, to be in any mode. Press the Menu button display the settings menu. If the light marking on the top edge of the screen is on the left side, to then press f on the Navigation button switch to the right entry “Setup”. The menu above is displayed.
18.4 USB Mode In this setting you can use the Navigation button (e and f) to define the USB mode for the desired function. If you want to use the camera as a webcam (see page 40) or as a video camera (see page 41), select the “Webcam” option. If you want to use the camera as a mass storage device (for example, to transfer data to the computer), select the “MSDC” option (Mass Storage Device Class).
18.10 Default Setting This setting allows you to reset all settings to the default setting. To do this, push the Navigation button to the right (f). The question “Reset Settings?” is displayed. Choose “Yes” and press the Navigation button if you wish to reset all the settings, or choose “No” and press the Navigation button if you do not wish to reset the settings. 18.11 Digital Zoom By using the Navigation button (e and f) you can activate or deactivate the digital zoom.
19 Output to an AV Device You can also reroute your camera’s display through an AV device (such as a television). This allows you to view your photos or videos comfortably on a large display, or to show them to larger groups. 19.1 System Requirements Your device must have a RCA-type AV port. For example, if you only have a TV with a scart connection, then you must have a scart / RCA adapter (see right). This adapter is not included, but can be purchased from specialist electronics outlets. 19.
20 Capturing from an AV Device If you have an AV device (such as a TV or a DVD player), you can connect it to the camera and record the video signal being sent (for example, the television program). 20.1 System Requirements Your device must have a RCA-type AV output. For example, if you only have a TV with a scart connection, then you must have a scart / cinch adapter (see right). This adapter is not included, but can be purchased from specialist electronics outlets. 20.
20.5 Auto Start This setting allows you to automatically start recording from an AV source at a defined point in time. Use the Navigation button (f) to select the time. Use the Navigation button (e and f) to switch between year, month, day, hour and minute, and then use the Navigation button again (c and d) to enter the desired value. Comment: In order for this function to work properly, it is important that you have set the time and date correctly (see page 28). 20.
21 Printing Directly with PictBridge The DV-767 camera meets the PictBridge standard, which makes it possible to print photos directly from the camera, without having to use a computer. This is primarily recommended for quick, oneoff printing. 21.1 System Requirements The printer must meet the PictBridge standard and have a USB connection. You can tell whether your printer supports this standard by the PictBridge logo, or by reading your printer’s manual. 21.
22 Computer Installation 22.1 System Requirements Operating System: Windows® 98SE, Me, 2000, XP or Vista CPU: Pentium III 500 MHz or above RAM: 64MB RAM (128 MB is recommended) Hard Drive: 50 MB of free memory Interface: USB 2.0 (compatible with USB 1.1) CD ROM Drive: Yes, if the operating system is Windows 98 SE 22.2 Connecting to the Computer Lift the protective lid on the front of the device and connect the camera as shown in the following images: 1. Insert the small plug (mini USB) of the 2.
Microsoft Windows Vista 1. Insert the CD provided. The automatic 2. Select the installation language and press playback starts. Click on [AUTORUN.EXE]. [OK]. 3. Press [Continue]. 4. Choose “USB Driver” and then press [Continue]. 3. Check your entries and choose [Install]. 4. Choose [Finish] to complete the installation.
Microsoft Windows ME, 2000, XP 1. Insert the CD provided. If you have activated the Auto Start function on your computer, and the window shown above is displayed, choose [Cancel]. 2. Switch the camera on and set the USB mode to Webcam (see page 29). Connect your camera to your computer without switching the camera off (see page 35). 3. After a short time an unknown device is 4.
7. Choose [Continue Installation] to confirm this 8. After a short time the installation is complete dialog. and the DV-767 is ready to be used as a digital camera. The installation described above must be executed twice. Once for the driver as a Digital Camera and once for the driver as a Video Camera. Note: For information on how to use the camera with a computer, read “Using the DV-767 as a Webcam “ on page 40, and “Using the DV-767 as a Video Camera “ on page 41.
Microsoft Windows 98 SE Installation If you want to use your camera on a computer with a Microsoft Windows 98 SE operating system, then you must install the driver from the CD ROM included with the camera. To do this, first use the USB cable to connect the camera to your computer. Then follow the steps described below. 1. The window shown above is displayed. Now 2. Select “Find the most suitable driver for this insert the Driver CD ROM provided and click on device” and then click on [Continue >].
22.4 Transferring Photos, Videos and Voice Recordings Note: If your operating system is Windows 98, please read the chapter “Driver Installation ” on page 35. If you want to transfer data (photos, videos, voice recordings, MP3 files) between the camera and your computer, then you must first define the memory you want to access. For more information on this option, read “ Memory” on page 29. Switch the camera on and set the USB mode to “MSDC” (see page 29).
22.6 Using the DV-767 as a Video Camera Note: Before using the DV-767 as a video camera for the first time, read the chapter “Driver Installation ” on page 35. If you have correctly installed the driver for the DV-767, then you can use the camera as a video camera. This allows you, for example, to import recordings directly into graphic applications like Adobe Photoshop. This software is not included. To use the camera as a webcam, switch it on and set the USB mode to Webcam (see page 29).
a 22.7 Disconnecting from the Computer If you have connected the camera, as a mass storage medium, to your computer (USB mode: MSDC), then you should never disconnect the camera without first safely removing the hardware from your operating system. Failure to do this could result in the loss of data or damage to your camera’s memory. For Windows 98SE, Me, 2000 Use the button to switch your camera off before you remove the USB connection cable. For Windows XP: 1. Double click on the “Safely Remove 2.
For Windows Vista: 1. Double click on the “Safely Remove 2. In the “Safely Remove Hardware” window, Hardware” symbol (it may be necessary to show select the “USB mass storage device” and click inactive symbols). on [Stop]. 3. In the “Safely Remove Hardware” window, 4. A message is displayed, which informs you select the “USB mass storage device” and click that you can now remove the device. Remove on [OK]. your camera from the USB connection. 22.
23 Technical Data Image sensor: LCD Display: Lens: Focus distance: Exposure shutter: Exposure time: Manual exposure correction: WB: Zoom: Autotimer: Image acquisition: Resolution: Image format: 1/1.8“ 5 mega pixels (2592x1944) CMOS 2.5“ LTPS LCD, 0.23 mega pixels (960x240) f=8.22mm F=2.8 Long shots: 1.5m – unlimited, Macro shots: 30 - 40cm Automatic 1/15~1/2000 second -2.0..0..+2.
24 Technical Help This chapter explains some technical terms. No claims are made regarding completeness and accuracy. 24.1 White Balance (WB) The WB (white balance) is used to set the colour temperature. This adjusts the camera so that it is ideally suited for the light conditions in the desired location. If this WB is fully automatic, then the camera looks for a white area (or similar) in the picture and uses this as a basis to calibrate all other colours. In reality, this area is seldom white.
25 Disposal 25.1 Batteries Please bear in mind that the end user is obliged to return old batteries to a distributor or to a returns location established for this purpose by the legal waste disposal company. 25.2 Device Your consumer electronics device is subject to the 2002/96/EC European directive on disposal of electrical and electronic equipment. You are forbidden to dispose of your device in the household waste.
26 Trouble-Shooting Problem Camera cannot be switched on. The device switches on, but then switches off again after a short time. The camera switches itself off automatically. The battery runs down too quickly. The camera does not take a photo after the capture button has been pressed. Cause Solution Insert the battery correctly (see Battery not correctly inserted. page 9). Use the mains supply or USB Battery not charged. cable to charge the battery (see page 10).
Problem The colour of the photos is abnormal. The photo display is not correct. The image is too light or too dark. Cause Solution The white balance (WB) settings Reset the WB (see page 21). are incorrect. The photo could be damaged. The EV bias is set incorrectly. The LCD screen is not clear. The LCD screen is dirty. The cable is not connected correctly.
