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INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the VTech® Movie Magic DigiCam™! Become a movie director and shoot your movies using Movie Magic DigiCam™.
Included In This Package ON/OFF Button Press this button to turn the video camera ON or OFF. Mode Slide Switch Change to VIDEO mode , DIRECTOR mode or CAMERA mode Zoom Button Push this button up to zoom in, or down to zoom out. SD Card Slot Insert a SD/SDHC card here for memory expansion. SD/SDHC card not included. USB Port Plug the included USB cable into this port to connect to your computer. TV Port Plug the included A/V cable into this port to connect to your TV.
Display 1.8” TFT color LCD Video Resolution 640 X 480 or 320 X 240 when saving to SD card 320 X 240 or 160 X 120 when saving to internal memory Video Length Limit Maximum 15 minutes per each recording file Photo Resolution 2.0 megapixel Digital Zoom 4X Focus Range 1.
NOTE: The actual capacity depends on the shooting environment. GETTING STARTED Getting Started Battery Installation 6 Note: Adult assembly is required for battery installation. Tools required for battery installation: Slotted (flat head) screwdriver / coin (not included). • Make sure the video camera is turned OFF. • Locate the battery cover on the bottom of the video camera. Loosen the screw using a screwdriver and remove the battery cover. • Install 4 “AA” batteries as illustrated above.
SD CARD INSERTION Make sure Movie Magic DigiCam™ is turned OFF. Locate the SD card slot at the top of the video camera. Pull up the rubber cover. Insert the SD/SDHC card (not included) as illustrated. Once SD/SDHC card is detected and can be used, the default memory will set as SD/SDHC card memory automatically. • To remove the SD/SDHC card from the slot, push the card once and it will eject. TO BEGIN USING MOVIE MAGIC DIGICAM • Press the ON/OFF button to turn on the video camera.
BATTERY STATUS The screen shows a Low Battery icon when the battery level is low. The unit will not work properly when it shows the Batteries Exhausted icon . New batteries should be inserted before further use. AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF Connecting To A Computer To preserve battery life, Movie Magic DigiCam™ will automatically turn off after 3 minutes without input. It can be turned on again by pressing the ON/OFF button .
Connect your video camera to a TV or monitor using the included A/V cable. Insert the A/V cable into the A/V port on your video camera. Insert the colored plugs on the A/V cable into the matching color video and audio input ports on your TV set. To avoid any potential damage to your Movie Magic DigiCam™ • When the USB cable is not connected to the unit, please ensure that the USB port rubber cover is fully covering the USB port.
DIRECTOR MODE In DIRECTOR mode, you can take video with some funny cartoon themes, which include face-tracking effects. or • Select a cartoon theme by pressing the Left Right cursor button and press the OK button to confirm the selection Activities • After you have confirmed the theme, you will see the 4-directional effect icons on the screen. A face tracking target frame will appear on the detected to return to the face.
• Press the Up or Down cursor button as a short cut to view your photo right away. Then you can press the Left or Right cursor button to return to the shooting screen. NOTE: Turn the self-timer on in the Settings menu to allow a count down period before taking a photo. Hints for better photos: • Hold the Movie Magic DigiCam™ steady. • Make sure the photo subjects are facing the light source. A. RECORD Return to the shooting screen to record video or take a photo. B.
Activities 12 1. Photo Swap Some puzzles have been swapped around incorrectly, press the cursor buttons to get to the position you want, then press the OK button to swap the puzzle pieces horizontally to correct them! Your photos will be used to make the puzzles! Take more photos to make the game extra fun! 2. Hide-and-Seek The rabbits are hiding themselves so you cannot see them! Press the specific cursor button to point them out when they appear on the corresponding arrow.
Activities or move the highlight to to cancel adding an opening and return to the video editing menu. 2. Cut Video Press the Up or Down cursor button to select a function in the cut video menu. A. Set the start point B. Set end point C. Done D. Return When the highlight is on or , press the Left or Right cursor button to move the start / end pointer on the timeline to set a new start position or end position of the video.
Kidizoom Video CamTM Rescuer 14 and press the OK button to confirm. The self-timer will be set as OFF every time the unit is turned on. 3. Video Resolution Press the Up or Down cursor button to select the video resolution and press the OK button to confirm. You can see how many minutes of video of specific resolution can be taken using the free memory left. 4. Memory You can see the memory status of your SD card here. If there is no SD card inserted, the memory status of the internal memory will be shown.
CARE & MAINTENANCE 1 Keep the unit clean by wiping it with a slightly damp cloth. Never use solvents or abrasives. 2 Keep the unit out of direct sunlight and away from direct sources of heat. 3 Remove the batteries when not using it for an extended period of time. 4 Avoid dropping the unit. NEVER try to dismantle it. 5 Always keep the unit away from water.
TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting Go through this section if you experience difficulty in operating Movie Magic DigiCam™. Problem Solution Program stops working 1. Press the Reset Button with a paper clip. If this does not solve the problem, please continue with the following steps. 2. Interrupt the power supply by removing the batteries. 3. Let the Video Cam sit for a few minutes without batteries, then replace the batteries and press the Reset Button again. 4. Turn the unit ON.
1. Make sure that there are batteries in the video camera and that the TV is plugged into a power outlet. 2. Make sure the video camera is turned on and the TV is turned on. 3. Check the connections on the A/V cable between the video camera and the TV, and review the appropriate connection procedure in this manual. 4. Make sure that all cable plugs are securely inserted into the appropriate ports. 5. Make sure that the TV is tuned to the appropriate input channel. No sound on TV 1.
Other Info Can’t view the downloaded video or photo files 1. Movie Magic DigiCam™ does not support video or photo files created by other models. Make sure your downloaded video/photos are created by Movie Magic DigiCam™. 2. Movie Magic DigiCam™ does not support files not following its file naming system. Make sure you have not renamed the files and put them into the correct sub-folder for browsing.
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. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Wrist Strap Attachment Instructions Step 1 Locate the thread loop on the end of the strap.
