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About This Manual This manual is designed to assist you in using the StyleCam DV100 Pocket DV Camera. Information in this document has been carefully checked for accuracy; however, no guarantee is given to the correctness of the contents. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Edition First Edition, May 2003 Copyright © Copyright 2003 This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright. All rights are reserved.
Declaration of Conformity This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Canadian Department of Communications This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-causing Equipment Regulations.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Getting Started _________________________________________________________ 2 About the StyleCam DV100 Pocket DV Camera __________________________________ 2 Unpacking the StyleCam DV100 _______________________________________________ 2 Identifying Components ______________________________________________________ 3 Inserting the Batteries _______________________________________________________ 4 Inserting & Removing the Memory Card (SD/MMC) _____________________________ 4 Fastening the Hand S
Getting Started About the StyleCam DV100 Pocket DV Camera Congratulations on your purchase of the StyleCam DV100. Your StyleCam DV100 pocket digital video camera has been ergonomically designed to allow you to quickly and easily take digital video and digital still images. You can download the videos and images using the included software and USB cable. The StyleCam DV100 driver provides easy file transfer from the camera to your computer.
Identifying Components Please refer to the following diagram to get to know your StyleCam DV100. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Capture/Playback switch Record/Shutter button Hand strap holder Lens (2X digital zoom) Status LED Microphone 1. Lens (2X digital zoom) 2. Status LED 3. Microphone 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Inserting the Batteries The StyleCam DV100 uses two AA alkaline batteries or two AA Ni-MH rechargeable batteries. Please follow the instructions below to insert the batteries into your StyleCam DV100 camera. 1. Open the battery compartment cover by sliding the door in the direction of the arrow shown on the cover. 2. Note the battery polarities on the inside of the battery cover and insert two new batteries. 3. Close the battery cover by sliding it back and clicking it close.
StyleCam DV100 Operations Turning the Power ON/OFF 1. Make sure that you have inserted two new AA batteries into the StyleCam DV100 camera. 2. Set the StyleCam DV100 to either Capture mode or Playback mode using the Capture/Playback switch. 2. Open the LCD monitor by flipping it out from the camera. 3. Press the Power button located on the top left corner of the control panel. 4. The camera’s splash screen will appear on the LCD briefly and then the menu will display. 5.
Economy resolution • 160x120 (video) • 640x480 (still image) Battery indicator – full Battery indicator – 50% full Battery indicator – almost empty (have extra sets of batteries available) Battery indicator – empty (will not record any more image or video) Capturing Digital Video, Still Image & Audio Files The StyleCam DV100 allows you to capture digital video, digital still images, and digital audio on the built-in 8MB or on SD/MMC memory cards.
The LCD will display the subject that you’re aiming at. The image icon will show besides the image counter. The image counter indicates the number of pictures that you can take on the remaining the memory. To take a still image, hold the camera steady, view your subject through the LCD, and press the Shutter button. The image counter will count down the number of pictures you can take using the remaining memory. Capture Mode – Audio You can use the StyleCam DV100 to record voice annotation.
4. When you’re ready to take a video, press the Shutter button to begin recording. Using the Self-Timer – Video The StyleCam DV100 allows you to be in the video using the 10-second self-timer feature. Please follow the instructions below to use the self-timer. 1. Set the camera to video preview mode. 2. Before pressing the Shutter button to record a video, press the Navigation right button to bring up the video sub-menu. 3.
5. Press the Navigation left button to back out of the sub-menu, and you will be able to preview the scene through LCD screen. A self-timer icon will display on the left side of the LCD screen. 6. Set the camera on a flat surface and press the Shutter button. The red LED will begin to blink. 7. You have 10 seconds to position yourself before the camera takes a picture. Setting the Capture Mode You can configure the Capture mode to your desired setting to take digital video and digital still images.
WHITE BALANCE From the sub-menu, highlight “W. BALANCE” and press the Navigation right button. You will see a list of the available white balance options. Use the Navigation up/down buttons to highlight your selection and press the OK button. TIMER From the sub-menu, highlight “TIMER” and press the Navigation right button. The screen shown on the left will appear. Use the Navigation up/down buttons to highlight your selection and press the OK button.
TIME STAMP (For still image only) From the sub-menu, highlight “TIME STAMP” and press the Navigation right button. The screen shown on the left will appear. Use the Navigation up/down buttons to highlight your selection and press the OK button.
Note: You cannot retrieve a video once you have deleted it. LOCK This feature allows you to lock the digital videos, still images, or audio files so that you will not erase the files accidentally. From the sub-menu use the Navigation up/down buttons to highlight “LOCK” and press the Navigation right button. You will see two options: lock THIS or lock ALL. • • • To lock the CURRENT video displaying on the LCD screen, highlight “THIS” and press the OK button.
Playback Still Image – Sub-Menu Options The Playback still image sub-menu offers the following features: • Magnify • Erase • Lock • Slideshow • TV Output • DPOF (only when a memory card is used) MAGNIFY This feature allows you to zoom in on your picture when playback on the LCD screen. To magnify an image, use the Navigation up/down buttons to highlight “MAGNIFY” and press the Navigation right button.
• • • To lock the CURRENT image displaying on the LCD screen, highlight “THIS” and press the OK button. The “lock” icon will appear on the top of the LCD screen. To lock ALL of the images, highlight “ALL” and press the OK button. To unlock the image(s), highlight “THIS” or “ALL” again and press the OK button. The “lock” icon will disappear from the LCD screen. Note: once you locked an image, you cannot delete it.
• screen (shown below) use the Navigation up/down buttons to indicate how many copies of the image you want to print and press the OK button. To reset any previous DPOF programs – Use the Navigation up/down buttons to highlight “RESET” and press the OK button. Note: DPOF will only work when you have a memory card inserted in the StyleCam DV100. The DPOF will not function with internal memory. THUMBNAILS You can review the pictures you have taken in thumbnail format.
• To erase ALL of the audio files saved on the memory, highlight “ALL” and press the OK button. The camera will prompt you to confirm this selection. Highlight “YES” or “NO” and press the OK button. Note: You cannot retrieve an audio file once you have deleted it. LOCK This feature allows you to protect your audio file(s) against accidentally being erased. From the audio sub-menu use the Navigation up/down buttons to highlight “LOCK” and press the Navigation right button.
If no video, still image, or audio is taken with the StyleCam DV100 and you’re trying to playback one of the files, then this error message will appear. This error message will appear under the following Playback modes: • • • Video Still image Audio If a video, still image, or audio file is locked and you’re trying to erase this file, then this error message will appear to warn you that the file is protected.
Software Installation Software Overview and Features The StyleCam DV100 includes the camera driver that provides fast and easy video and image download. Also included are ArcSoft PhotoImpression and VideoImpression software. With these programs you can edit, retouch, and enhance your video clips and still images with ease. Adobe Acrobat Reader allows you to view the Owner’s Manual in PDF format.
You have two options: “Automatic Installation” and “Custom Installation”. We recommend you choose Automatic Installation. Please check your choice and click “Next” to continue the installation of your software. Automatic Installation The automatic installation will install all the software on the CD to your computer. You will be prompted to accept a license agreement with the third party software company and with SiPix at the beginning of the installation.
1. Check the application(s) that you want to install on your computer and click “Next” to continue the installation of your software. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete installing each software that you chose. The installation will be in the order of the menu above. 3. When you finish installing ALL software, select “Yes, I want to restart my computer now” and click “Finish”. Note: It is important that you save and close all running programs before starting your computer.
Making Connections Connecting to a PC By connecting the StyleCam DV100 to a computer you can perform two operations: download files and capturing video with ArcSoft VideoImpression. Please follow the instructions below to connect your camera to the computer. 1. Make sure the camera’s power is turned off. 2. Plug the small end of the USB cable to the USB port of your StyleCam DV100. 3. Plug the larger end of the USB cable to the USB port of your computer. 4.
Download Video/Image/Audio to Your PC Once you have installed the StyleCam DV100 driver and connected your camera to the computer. You can download the files to your computer easily. Please follow the instructions below to download your digital video, image, and audio files. 1. Connect the StyleCam DV100 to the computer. Refer to the “Making Connections” section. 2. Set the Capture/Playback switch to Capture mode and power on the camera. 3.
2. Drag & Drop • With the mouse cursor on the highlighted files, left-click on the mouse and hold down on the button. • Drag the files to your desired location, and release the button. Downloading via ArcSoft PhotoImpression You can also download the files using ArcSoft PhotoImpression that is included with this product. Please follow the instructions below to transfer your digital files using third party applications. 1. Connect the StyleCam DV100 to your computer.
StyleCam DV100 as PC-CAM The StyleCam DV100 can be used as a PC-camera when connected to a computer using the supplied USB cable. You will need ArcSoft VideoImpression or other video application to operate the StyleCam DV100 as a PC-camera. Capturing Live Video with ArcSoft VideoImpression 1. Set the Capture/Playback switch to Capture mode and press the Power button to power on the camera. 2. From the main menu highlight “PC” using the Navigation down button and press the OK button to select it.
5. Launch ArcSoft VideoImpression by clicking Start → Programs → ArcSoft → ArcSoft VideoImpression → VideoImpression 1.7. 6. Click “New” and then “Capture” from VideoImpression screens. 7. The StyleCam DV100 will start to capture live video. 8. Click the “Record” button on the VideoImpression screen to record the video. To learn more about how to use ArcSoft VideoImpression 1.7 please visit www.arcsoft.com, or, contact ArcSoft technical support.
Product Specification Image sensor Memory Video resolution Video frame rate Video capacity * Image resolution (compression ratio) Image capacity * Audio capacity * File format PC camera Slideshow Self-timer Date stamp DPOF Mass storage TV output Lens Focal length Focus range Lens aperture Shutter speed White balance ISO Sensitivity Exposure Zoom LCD Display Microphone Computer interface Power source Power saving Operating system Camera dimension Camera weight Operating temperature Operating humidity Storage
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem The camera has no power. Possible cause The batteries are discharged. Solution Replace the batteries with freshly charged ones. The batteries are inserted incorrectly. Check the battery orientation. Is the camera connected to a computer? The camera’s buttons are not functional when connected to a PC. Disconnect the camera to take more pictures. Is the camera’s power on? The camera powers off automatically after 60 seconds.
ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY – US/CANADA SiPix, a Foxlink Peripherals, Inc. brand, warrants this hardware product against defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the original date of purchase as identified on the proof of purchase (your receipt). It is the end-user’s responsibility to make certain this product is in working condition with the intended computer system within the one-year warranty period.
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TECHNICAL SUPPORT – US/CANADA SiPix provides technical support at no cost during the one-year warranty period. Users with questions or concerns of a technical nature should first refer to the product manual, as usage and troubleshooting information is provided in detail. For additional information or assistance, users should visit the SiPix Web-site, as tutorials, updated drivers, frequently asked questions and news updates are available. www.sipixdigital.
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