User’s Manual Camileo P30
Introduction Welcome and thank you for choosing a TOSHIBA product. For your convenience, your TOSHIBA product is furnished with two guides: a) a Quick Start Guide, and b) a comprehensive PDF User’s Manual on the included CD.
Contents Section 1 Getting to Know Your Camcorder....................................... 3 Overview................................................................................ 3 Check the Components....................................................... 3 Safety Instructions............................................................... 4 System Requirements.......................................................... 4 Front View ............................................................................
Contents Section 4 Playback Mode.................................................................... 19 Button Function.................................................................. 19 LCD Monitor Information................................................... 20 Operations for Playback Mode . ....................................... 21 Movie Playback................................................................... 21 Movie Playback Mode Menu..............................................
Section 1 Getting to Know Your Camcorder Overview The Camcorder with 5 Mega Pixel sensor and 5X Optical Zoom Lens can take H.264 movies. By way of using H.264 technology, more videos can be taken within certain amount of memory. High quality images with up to 8 mega-pixels can also be delivered smoothly. With a color LCD monitor, users can compose images and examine them easily. The Camcorder also features movie recording at HD resolution of 1080p.
Safety Instructions 1. Do not drop, puncture or disassemble the camcorder; otherwise the warranty will be voided. 2. Avoid all contact with water, and dry hands before using. 3. Do not expose the camcorder to high temperature or leave it in direct sunlight. Doing so may damage the camcorder. 4. Use the camcorder with care. Avoid pressing hard on the camcorder body. 5. For your own safety, avoid using the camcorder when there is a storm or lightning. 6. Do not use batteries of different specifications.
Front View Speaker Lens Microphone Light Rear View Tele/Wide Button LED Picture Shutter Button Menu / OK Button Movie Shutter Button Right Button Left Button Record/Play Button TV Port Battery Cover HDMI Port Mini USB2.
Side View LCD Panel Power Button Bottom View Tripod Socket SD Card Slot 6 EN
Section 2 Getting Started Loading the Battery Before using the camcorder, users must load Lithium-ion rechargeable battery 1. Insert the battery following to the correct polarity marks (+ or -). 2. Close the battery cover firmly. Inserting and Removing an SD Card (Optional) The camcorder comes with internal memory which allows you to store pictures and movies. You can expand the memory capacity by using an optional SD memory card. 1. Insert the memory card into the right position.
Turning the Camcorder On and Getting Started • To turn on the Camcorder: Flip out the LCD panel or press Power Button for one second. When the Camcorder is turned on, the green LED will light up. • To take a movie, press the Movie Shutter Button ( ). • To take a picture: Press the Picture Shutter Button ( ) halfway down till the focusing frame turns from white to green. Then, press the Picture Shutter Button fully down to take picture.
Section 3 Record Mode Button Function Direction Button Right Button: HD(1080p) / VGA mode switch Left Button: Light ON / OFF Menu/OK Button: Menu On / Validate the setting Tele (Up) Button: Zoom In Wide (Down) Button: Zoom out Power Button: Press down for one second to turn on or turn off the Camcorder RECORD/PLAY Button functions: 1. Switch between Record /Playback Mode 2. Return to the previous page 3. For quick review, press it after recording Movie Shutter Button: 1. Start to take movie. 2.
LCD Monitor Information The indicators shown below may display on LCD when movies and pictures are recorded: Movie Resolution HD (1080p) (30fps) HD (720p) (30fps) WVGA (60fps) VGA (30fps) (1) QVGA (30fps) Picture Resolution High Standard Low Number of images that can still be taken at current resolution (2) Recording time of movie that can still be taken at current resolution (3) Light On (4) Self-timer enabled 10 EN
Scene Skin (5) Night Backlight (6) Macro Position Focusing (7) Exposure compensation value (8) Manual White Balance (9) SD Card inserted Battery: full power Battery: medium power (10) Battery: low power Battery: power empty Zoom meter: (11) HD(1080p): 1X~10X (5X Optical + 2X Digital) Other video resolution: 1X~20X (5X Optical + 4X Digital) (12) Stabilization Note Scene: B/W / Classic / Nagative effect can be previewed immediately without indicator on the LCD.
Picture Recording • Press the Picture Shutter Button ( ) halfway down till the focusing frame turns from white to green. Then, press the Picture Shutter Button fully down to take picture. • Press RECORD/PLAY Button to view the picture. • Three resolution settings are available: Image Quality High Quality: 8 Mega Pixels Standard Quality: 5 Mega Pixels Low Quality: 3 Mega Pixels Taking Close up Pictures The Camcorder has one close-up picture mode to allow you to take pictures at close range.
Options for Record Menu Movie Mode Picture Mode Effect • Resolution • Resolution • Light • Stabilization • Self-timer • Macro • Scene • Exposure • White Balance Operations for Record Mode Operation Screen 1. Press Menu/OK Button when in Record Mode. 2. Use Right/Left Buttons to move between main menu options, which are Movie Mode, Picture Mode, Effect, and Setting. 3. Press Down Button to enter the folder of main option you select. 4.
Movie Mode Submenu Setting Operation Display Screen 1. In Record Mode, press Menu/OK Button to enter record menu screen. 2. Use Right/Left Buttons to select Movie Mode. 3. The Movie Mode Submenu contains 2 options. Resolution and Stabilization, for you to adjust the camcorder setting. Movie Resolution Operation Display Screen 1. In Movie Mode Submenu, press Down button to enter Resolution. 2. Use Right/Left Buttons to move between five settings. 3. Press Menu/OK Button to validate the setting.
Picture Mode Submenu Setting Operation Display Screen 1. In Record Mode, press Menu/OK Button to enter record menu screen. 2. Use Right/Left Buttons to select Picture Mode. 3. The Movie Mode Submenu contains 2 options, Resolution, and Self-timer, for you to adjust the camcorder setting. Picture Resolution Operation Display Screen 1. In Picture Mode Submenu, press Down button to enter Resolution. 2. Use Right/Left Buttons to move between three settings. 3. Press Menu/OK Button to validate the setting.
Effect Submenu Setting Operation Display Screen 1. In Record Mode, press Menu/OK Button to enter record menu screen. 2. Use Right/Left Buttons to select Effect. 3. The Effect Submenu contains 5 options, Light, Macro, Scene, Exposure, and WB, for you to adjust the camcorder setting. Light To enable the light by either hot key (Left Button) or select from the effect menu.
Scene You can select the mode according to the scene condition. • Auto: Shoot without any special effect on the image. • Skin: Shoot with an effect that makea skin tones more natural • Night: Use Night mode for night scenes or low light conditions. • Backlight: You can take shots when bright light is behind the subject. • B/W: The image is converted to black-and-white. • Classic: The image is converted to sepia look. • Negative: The image is converted as the negative of the normal.
WB (White Balance) The camcorder adjusts the color balance of images automatically. Three manual white balance settings are available: • Auto: The camcorder automatically adjusts white balance. • Daylight: Under outdoors. • Fluorescent: Under fluorescent light condition. • Tungsten: Under tungsten light condition. Operation Display Screen 1. In Effect Submenu, press Down button to select WB. 2. Use Right/Left Buttons to move between four settings. The change can be previewed immediately. 3.
Section 4 Playback Mode Button Function The Buttons have the following functions in Movie and Picture Playback Modes. Direction Button Right Button: Go to the next movie/picture. Fast forward Left Button: Go to the previous movie/picture. Fast rewind Menu/OK Button: Enter to movie or picture option menu / Validate setting. Tele (Up) Button: Zoom in / Volume increase Wide (Down) Button: Zoom out / Volume decrease RECORD/PLAY Button functions: 1. Switch between Record and Playback modes. 2.
LCD Monitor Information Indicators on the LCD screen while in Playback Mode: HD (1080p) (30fps) HD (720p) (30fps) WVGA (60fps) (1) VGA (30fps) QVGA (30fps) High Standard Low (2) Movie playback time counter (3) Indicate the selected movie/picture is locked. (4) Current Number/ Total number of movie or picture. (5) Volume (6) Indicate the screen is in movie playback mode:Play/Pause (7) Magnification Indicator.
Operations for Playback Mode The Playback Mode is for viewing and managing movies and pictures on the built-in memory or on an SD card. Operation Display Screen 1. Press RECORD/PLAY Button ( ) to switch from Record Mode to Playback Mode Main Menu. There are 2 options in the Playback Mode, Movie and Picture. 2. Press Direction Button to select the specific option. 3. Press Menu/OK Button to enter Movie/ Picture thumbnail preview folder. 4.
Movie Playback Mode Menu Operation Display Screen 1. In Movie Playback Mode, press Menu/OK Button to enter Movie Playback menu screen. 2. Use Up/Down Buttons to select four options, Delete, Lock, Repeat One, and Repeat All. Delete Movies Operation Display Screen 1. Use Up/Down Buttons to select the Delete option. 2. Press Menu/OK Button to go to the Delete menu. 3. Use Right/Left Buttons to select the movie. 4. Use Up Button to delete all movies or Down Button to delete single movie.
Lock Movies Single or all movies can be locked. This function can prevent the movies from being deleted accidentally. Operation Display Screen 1. Use Up/Down Buttons to select the Lock option. 2. Press Menu/OK Button to go to the Lock menu. 3. Use Right/Left Buttons to select the movie. 4. Use Up Button to lock/unlock all movies or Down Button to lock/unlock single movie. 5. Press RECORD/PLAY Button to exit. Repeat Movies This function automatically repeats playing single movie or all movies in order.
Picture Playback Operation Display Screen 1. In Picture thumbnail preview folder, use direction buttons to locate the picture you want to view. 2. Press Menu/OK button to view the picture. 3. Use Right/Left Buttons to go to the next or last picture. 4. While the picture is selected, use Tele Button to magnify. 5. To navigate the magnified picture, press OK Button to enter navigation mode (The inner Magnification Indicator turns orange). Use Direction Buttons to navigate the magnified picture.
Picture Playback Mode Menu Operation Display Screen 1. In Picture Playback Mode, press Menu/OK Button to enter Picture Playback menu screen. 2. Use Up/Down Buttons to select three options, Delete, Lock, and Slideshow. Delete Picture Operation Display Screen 1. Use Down Buttons to select the Delete option. 2. Press Menu/OK Button to go to the Delete menu. 3. Use Right/Left Buttons to select the picture. 4. Use Up Button to delete all pictures or Down Button to delete single picture.
Lock Pictures Single or all pictures can be locked. This function can prevent the pictures from being deleted accidentally. Operation Display Screen 1. Use Up/Down Buttons to select the Lock option. 2. Press Menu/OK Button to go to the Lock menu. 3. Use Right/Left Buttons to select the picture. 4. Use Up Button to lock/unlock all pictures or Down Button to lock/unlock single picture. 5. Press RECORD/PLAY Button to exit. Make Slide Show This function automatically repeats all pictures in order.
Section 5 Setting Your Camcorder Setting Menu Setting Option Display Screen 1. In Record Mode, press Menu/OK Button to enter record menu screen. 2. Use Right/Left Buttons to select Setting. 3. The Setting Submenu contains 7 options for configuring your camcorder set up. They are Sound (operation sound),Information,Time Setting,Format,TV,Language,and Default Setting. Sound Enable or disable KeyPad tone and operation sound. Operation Display Screen 1.
Time Setting Operation Display Screen 1. In setting Submenu, press Down Button to go to the Time Setting menu. 2. Move between Date and Time by using Up/Down Buttons. Adjust date and time by using Left/Right Buttons. 3. Press OK Button to validate the setting. Or Press RECORD/PLAY button to leave Time Setting without any change. Format Yes: Format the built-in memory (When there is no SD Card in the camcorder) / SD Card (When there is an SD Card in the camcorder).
TV Ensure that the appropriate TV standard of your area is selected – either NTSC or PAL. Wrong TV system setting may cause image flicker. NTSC standard: USA, Canada, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan etc. PAL standard: UK, Europe, China, Australia, Singapore and Hong Kong etc. Operation Display Screen 1. In setting Submenu, press Down Button to go to the TV menu. 2. Use Right/Left Buttons to choose NTSC(60Hz) or PAL(50Hz). 3. Press Menu/OK Button to validate the setting.
Default Setting To restore the default factory setting, select this option. Operation Display Screen 1. In setting Submenu, press Down Button to go to the Default Setting menu. 2. Press Menu/OK Button to go to the Default Setting confirmation screen. 3. Use Right/Left Buttons to choose Yes or No. 4. Choosing “Yes” will execute the operation, “No” will cancel the operation. 5. Press Menu/OK Button to validate the setting.
Section 6 Viewing Pictures and Movies on a TV Connecting to a High-Definition 16:9 (Wide) TV 1. Connect one end of the HDMI cable to your Camcorder’s HDMI Out port. 2. Connect the other end of the cable to a television. 3. Set video input source of a TV to “HDMI” option. 4. The steps for viewing stored pictures and movie on a TV are exactly the same as for viewing them on the LCD monitor. ( 16 : 9 ) Note The camcorder can not run movie recording and picture taking when it is connected to an HDTV.
Section 7 Viewing Pictures and Movies on PC Installing Bundled Software The CD-ROM supplied with this Camcorder contains 2 pieces of software. • ArcSoft MediaImpression is a user-friendly application that helps you managing your media, burning your video into DVD, and uploading your videos to YouTube easily. • Adobe Reader is a popular program that you need to have installed to read the User’s Manual. Many computer users will find they already have this software installed on their computer.
Section 8 Burning the Recorded Clip into DVD Bundled software CD contains ArcSoft MediaImpression features burning the movie clip into DVD. You can share this DVD movie with family and friends by using regular DVD player. To create a DVD: 1. Install ArcSoft MediaImpression (Refer to Section 7). 2. Click Windows [Start] g [(All) Programs] g [ArcSoft MediaImpression]. 3. ArcSoft MediaImpression main screen will appear on your desktop. 4. Click [Make Movie].
5. The operation screen will appear: • Select the folder that contains the video files you want to burn. • Select the file(s). • Click button to add the files into slide. • Click [Burn to Disc]. 1 2 3 4 6. Click [Start] to start DVD burning.
Section 9 Uploading Video Files to YouTube Bundled software CD contains ArcSoft MediaImpression features uploading the recorded videos to YouTube. It will help you to share them with your family and friends on YouTube website. To upload video files to YouTube: 1. Install ArcSoft MediaImpression (Refer to Section 7). 2. Click Windows [Start] g [(All) Programs] g [ArcSoft MediaImpression]. 3. ArcSoft MediaImpression main screen will appear on your desktop. 4. Click [Video] Option.
5. Select the video file you want to upload and click [Upload to YouTube] option at the bottom menu. 6. If this is your first using of this function, please follow the instruction on YouTube Setting Panel.
7. Go to http://www.youtube.com/login, then log onto your YouTube account. (If you do not have YouTube account, sign up here first.) 8. After you log onto your YouTube account, Click [Get Authorization] button below.
Then, Click [Allow] Button shown on YouTube website. 9. Click [Save] Button to upload the video.
Section 10 Specifications Specification Image Sensor 5 Mega Pixel CMOS Sensor Operation Modes Movie Record, Picture Record Lens f=6.8 ~ 34mm; F3.5 ~3.7 Focus Range Macro: 1 ~ 80cm Normal: 10cm ~ infinite Zoom HD(1080p): 1X~10X (5X Optical + 2X Digital). Other video resolution: 1X~20X (5X Optical + 4X Digital) Shutter Electronic LCD monitor 2.
Section 11 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 1. If the LCD image is not clear when shooting, how can the focus be adjusted? Taking photos and the object is within 80 cm, use Macro Mode which is the Submenu of Effect Mode. 2. The light is not working. The battery power is low. 3. The files on the memory card do not display smoothly when the LCD shows the “!” marking. The “!” means the SD card is low speed or having wrong content inside.
Section 12 Other Information TOSHIBA Support Need help? For the latest driver updates, user's manuals & FAQ's please have a look at the TOSHIBA options & services support page: computers.toshiba.eu/options-support Please see computers.toshiba.eu/options-warranty for the TOSHIBA hotline numbers.
Medical environment: The compliance to the Medical Product Directive has not been verified by Toshiba, therefore this product cannot be used as a medical product without further verification. The use in usual office environments e.g. in hospitals should be no problem if there is no restriction by the responsible administration. This product is not certified as a medical product according to the Medical Product Directive 93/42 EEC.
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