Digital video camera What your 3 year warranty means Great care has gone into the manufacturing of this product and it should therefore provide you with years of good service when used properly. In the event of product failure within its intended use over the course of the first 3 years after the date of purchase, we will remedy the problem as quickly as possible once it has been brought to our attention.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read and understand all Warnings and Cautions before using this product. Warnings If foreign objects or water have entered the camera, turn the power off and remove the battery. Continued use might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the store of purchase Helpline: 1800 623 432. If the camera has fallen or its case has been damaged, turn the power off and remove the battery. Continued use might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the store of purchase Helpline: 1800 623 432.
Cautions Insert the battery paying careful attention to the polarity (+ or –) of the terminals. Inserting the battery with its polarities inverted might cause fire and injury, or damage to the surrounding areas due to the battery rupturing or leaking. Do not fire the flash close to anyone’s eyes. This might cause damage to the person’s eyesight. Do not subject the LCD monitor to impact. This might damage the glass on the screen or cause the internal fluid to leak.
Notes on Battery Usage When you use the battery, carefully read and strictly observe the Safety Instructions and the notes described below: Use only the specified battery (3.7V). Avoid extremely cold environments as low temperatures can shorten the battery life and reduce camera performance.
CONTENTS 7 INTRODUCTION 7 7 Overview Package Contents 8 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA 8 9 10 11 Front View Rear View Button Operation LCD Monitor Display 14 GETTING STARTED 14 15 15 16 16 17 19 19 20 Preparation Turning the Power On/Off Charging the Battery LED Indicators Handling the Digital Video Camera About the Remote Control Setting the Date and Time Choosing the Language Formatting the Memory Card 21 RECORDING MODE 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 25 Recording Video Clips Capturing Still
INTRODUCTION Overview Congratulations on your purchase of the new digital video camera. Equipped with a 5.0-megapixel sensor, this digital video camera captures still images and video clips with high definition.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA Front View 1. 2. 3. 4. Lens LED assist light Battery cover Tripod socket After Sales Support TEL: 1800 623 432 WEB: www.traveler-service.
Rear View 20 1. LCD latch 2. LCD monitor 3. Speaker 4. Zoom lever 5. Shutter button 6. STATUS Status LED indicator 7. REC Video recording button 8. OK 5-Way/OK button 9. CHARGE Charge LED indicator 10. Assist light button 11. Power switch 12. MENU Menu button 13. DC input terminal 14. MODE Mode button 15. Mode LED indicator Playback mode / Recording mode Audio recording mode 16. SD/SDHC memory card slot 17. USB connector 18. A/V OUT terminal 19. COMPONENT terminal 20.
Button Operation Item Recording Audio 1 W: Zooms out T: Zooms in -- 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Switches to recording mode Switches to Records video recording clips mode Sets focus -mode Exposure -compensation Backlight -correction Sets scene -mode Turns assist -light on/off Displays Displays menu menu Switches to Switches to playback recording mode mode Displays Records setting info.
LCD Monitor Display Standby Mode Recording Mode 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
Audio Recording Mode (Standby) (Recording) 00:20:48 :REC 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Audio mode icon Available recording time Storage media Battery condition Elapsed time Recording indicator Status indicator (standby) 1. Status indicator (recording) 2. Recording indicator Playback Mode Still image playback Video playback 1. 2. 3. 4. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
Audio playback 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Audio playback time Storage media Battery condition Volume indicator Folder and file name Playback indicator Audio status bar After Sales Support TEL: 1800 623 432 WEB: www.traveler-service.
GETTING STARTED Preparation 1. Adjust the grip belt. Release the Velcro tape on the grip belt and adjust the belt length. After adjusting the length, refasten the Velcro tape firmly. 2. Open the battery cover. 3. Insert the supplied battery with correct orientation as shown. Close the battery cover and make sure it is locked securely. 4. Insert an SD memory card (Optional). The digital video camera does not have built-in memory and cannot operate without an SD memory card inserted.
Turning the Power On/Off Load the battery and insert an SD memory card before starting. Slide the power switch until the digital video camera turns on. To turn the power off, slide the power switch again. The power is turned off automatically when the digital video camera has not been operated for a defined period of time. To resume operation, turn the power on again. Refer to section in this manual titled “Auto Off” in the setup menu for further details.
LED Indicators Indicators State Description/Activity STATUS LED Solid green The digital video camera is powering up. STATUS LED Solid green The digital video camera is ready to record. STATUS LED Blinking green USB communication in progress. STATUS LED Blinking green Reading/Writing files. CHARGE LED Solid green Charging the battery. CHARGE LED Off Battery charging is completed. Handling the Digital Video Camera 1.
About the Remote Control The remote control allows you to photograph or play images and videos from a distance. Effective Range The following limitations apply to the range of the remote control: Distance: Up to roughly 23 feet (7 meters) from the camera. Angle: Within an angle of 15° up, down, left or right relative to the remote control sensor on the camera. The above applies to indoor use.
Loading the Battery Use the bundled coin-shaped CR2025 lithium battery. Slide open the battery cover in the lower section of the rear side of the remote control. Insert the battery with the plus symbol (+) facing upwards and then close the battery cover. Take care not to reverse the (+) and (-) sides of the battery. Inserting the battery with its polarities facing the wrong way might cause fire or injury, or damage to the surrounding area due to the battery rupturing or leaking.
Setting the Date and Time The date/time needs to be set if/when: The digital video camera is turned on for the first time. The digital video camera is turned on after being left without battery for an extended period of time. 1. Slide the power switch until the digital video camera turns on. 2. Press the MENU button. 3. Move the OK button to f to enter [Setup] menu. 4. Move the OK button to c / d to select [Date/ Time], and press the OK button.
Formatting the Memory Card This utility formats the SD memory card and deletes all stored images, video clips, and data. 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Move the OK button to f to enter [Setup] menu. 3. Move the OK button to c / d to select [Format], and press the OK button. 4. Move the OK button to c / d to select [Yes], and press the OK button. To cancel formatting, select [No] and press the OK button. After Sales Support TEL: 1800 623 432 WEB: www.traveler-service.
RECORDING MODE Your digital video camera is equipped with a 3.0" full colour LTPS LCD monitor to help you capture/playback images and video clips or adjust menu settings. Recording Video Clips 1. Slide the power switch until the digital video camera turns on. The default mode is recording mode. The / LED lights green. 2. Compose the image on the LCD monitor. 3. Press the REC button to start recording. 4. To stop recording, press the REC button again.
Using the Zoom Function This digital video camera is equipped with 4x digital zoom. You may enlarge the subject by moving the zoom lever towards T. While digital zoom can be a useful feature, the more an image is enlarged (zoomed), the more pixelated (grainier) the image will appear. To capture a zoomed image/video clip, perform the following steps: 1. Compose the image on the LCD monitor. Move the zoom lever towards T to zoom in on the subject and enlarge the subject on the LCD monitor.
Setting the Focus Images/Video clips can be recorded with the focus determined automatically using auto focus. You may also specify [ ] macro or [Q] infinity mode. 1. In recording mode, move the OK button to c (FOCUS) as shown. Focus setting screen will be displayed. 2. Move the OK button to c / d to select the desired focus setting, and press the OK button.
Setting the Scene Mode By simply selecting one of the following 9 modes, you can capture still images/video clips with most appropriate settings. 1. In recording mode, move the OK button to d (SCN) as shown. Scene setting screen will be displayed. 2. Move the OK button to c / d to select the desired scene setting, and press the OK button.
Exposure Compensation/Backlight Correction Images can be captured with the overall scene intentionally made brighter or darker. These settings are used when a suitable brightness (exposure) cannot be obtained in circumstances where the difference in brightness between the subject and the background (the contrast) is large, or when the subject that you wish to capture is very small within the scene. Exposure can be set in 1/3 EV units. Setting Exposure Compensation 1.
AUDIO MODE Recording Audio Files The digital video camera enables you to record and playback audio files anytime and anywhere. 1. Press the MODE button to switch to audio mode. The LED lights green. 2. Press the OK button to start audio recording. 3. To stop recording, press the OK button again. Press the MODE button to switch to recording mode or playback mode. After Sales Support TEL: 1800 623 432 WEB: www.traveler-service.
PLAYBACK MODE You can play back all the recorded files on the LCD monitor. Playing Back Still Images 1. Press the MODE button to switch to playback mode. The LED lights green. The last recorded file appears on the LCD monitor. 2. Move the OK button to e / f to select the desired still image. 3. Move the zoom lever towards T to adjust the zoom ratio. The magnification factor is displayed on the LCD monitor. 4.
Playing Back Still Images/Video Clips on TV You can also playback your images on a TV screen. Before connecting to any devices, make sure to select NTSC / PAL system to match the video output system of the video equipment you are going to connect to the digital video camera, then turn all connected devices off. 1. Connect one end of the AV cable to the A/V OUT terminal of the digital video camera. 2. Connect the other end to the AV input socket of the TV set. 3. Turn the TV and digital video camera on.
Thumbnail Display This function allows you to view thumbnail images on the LCD monitor so you may search for a particular image/video clip/audio file. 1. In playback mode, move the zoom lever towards W. 3 thumbnail images are displayed simultaneously. 2. Move the OK button to c / d to select the file to be displayed. Move the OK button to e / f to go to previous or next page. 3. Press the OK button to exit from thumbnail display.
Protecting Images/Video Clips/Audio Files Set the data to read-only to prevent files from being deleted by mistake. Protecting One File 1. Press the MODE button to switch to playback mode. 2. Move the OK button to e / f to select the file you want to protect. 3. Press the MENU button. 4. Move the OK button to c / d to select [Protect], and press the OK button. 5. Select [Single] and press the OK button. The selected file is protected. To cancel protection, perform step 1 to 5 again.
Deleting Images/Video Clips/Audio Files 1. Press the MODE button to switch to playback mode. 2. Move the OK button to e / f to select the file you want to delete. 3. Press the MENU button. 4. Move the OK button to c / d to select [Delete File], and press the OK button. If the selected file is protected, [Delete File] menu cannot be entered. 5. Select [Yes] and press the OK button. The selected file is deleted. To delete all the stored files, select [Delete All] in step 4.
DPOF Settings DPOF is the abbreviation for Digital Print Order Format, which allows you to embed printing information on your memory card. You can select the images to be printed and how many prints to make with the DPOF menu in the camera and insert the memory card to the card compatible printer. When the printer starts printing, it will read the embedded information on the memory card and print the specified images. 1. Press the MODE button to switch to playback mode. 2.
MENU OPTIONS Recording Menu This menu is for the basic settings to be used when recording video clips or capturing still images. 1280 x 720 1. The default mode is recording mode. 2. Press the MENU button. 3. Move the OK button to c / d to select the desired option item, and press the OK button to enter its respective menu. 4. Move the OK button to c / d to select the desired setting, and press the OK button. 5. To exit from the menu, move the OK button to e.
Capture Md. This sets the shooting mode for capturing still images. * [Blank] Single: Captures a single image. * [U] AEB: Auto exposure bracketing capture mode. * [T] Continuous: Captures 3 images continuously. W. Balance This sets the white balance for a variety of lighting conditions and permits video clips or images to be captured that approach the conditions that are seen by the human eye. * [Blank] Auto *[ ] Daylight *[ ] Cloudy *[ ] Fluoresc.1 *[ ] Fluoresc.
Contrast This sets the degree of difference between light and dark in video clips or images that will be captured. You can use this function to heighten or soften the contrast and change the tone of the images. * Standard / Hard / Soft Sharpness This sets the sharpness of the video clips or images that will be captured. * Standard / Hard / Soft Self-timer This activates the self-timer and sets the delay time. * Off / 2 Sec. / 10 Sec.
Playback Menu In this menu, choose which settings are to be used for still image/video clip/audio playback. 1. Press the MODE button to switch to playback mode. 2. Press the MENU button. 3. Move the OK button to c / d to select the desired option item, and press the OK button to enter its respective menu. 4. Move the OK button to c / d to select the desired setting, and press the OK button. 5. To exit from the menu, move the OK button to e.
Setup Menu This menu sets your digital video camera’s operating environment. Language 1. Press the MENU button and move the OK button to f to enter [Setup] menu. 2. Move the OK button to c / d to select the desired option item, and press the OK button to enter its respective menu. 3. Move the OK button to c / d to select the desired setting, and press the OK button. 4. To exit from the menu, move the OK button to e.
Video Out Sets video compatibility with the equipment you are going to connect to the digital video camera. * [NTSC]:NTSC system * [PAL]:PAL system Light Freq. The function allows to change the light frequency of environment to 60 Hz or 50 Hz. * [60 Hz]: the light frequency of environment is 60 Hz * [50 Hz]: the light frequency of environment is 50 Hz Sys. Reset Returns all basic settings to the digital video camera's default settings.
INSTALLING SOFTWARE PROGRAM 1. Please make sure you have Windows Media Player 9 or QuickTime 7.0 installed onto your computer first. 2. Please install the Decorder program (available in the CD). H.264 files may be played back with Windows Media Player 9. (Decorder is design for H.264 decode) MP4/H.264 playback System Requirements: At least 512MB of RAM 64MB or higher video card Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 or XP or Vista 32 or Vista 64 DirectX 9.
TRANSFERRING FILES TO YOUR COMPUTER System Requirement Windows Pentium III 800 MHz or equivalent Windows 2000/XP/Vista 256MB RAM (512MB recommended) 150MB available hard disk space CD-ROM drive Available USB port Macintosh PowerPC G3/G4/G5 OS 9.0 or later 256MB RAM (512MB recommended) 128MB hard disk space CD-ROM drive Available USB port Downloading/Deleting Your Files via Computer 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Slide the power switch until the video camera turns on.
SPECIFICATIONS Item Description Image sensor 1/2.5” CMOS sensor Effective pixels 5.0 Mega pixels Image resolution 8M: 3200 x 2400 (FW interpolation), 5M: 2560 x 1920, 3M: 2048 x 1536, 1M: 1280 x 960, 0.3M: 640 x 480
APPENDIX Troubleshooting Refer to the symptoms and solutions listed below before sending the digital video camera for repairs. If the problem persists, contact your local reseller or service center. Solutions / Corrective Symptom Cause Actions The power does not The battery is not inserted. come on. The battery is exhausted. Insert the battery correctly. Recharge the battery. The battery or video camera feels warm. Long period of continuous use of the video camera.
Possible Number of Shots Possible number of shots (still image) The table shows the approximate shots that you can capture at each setting based on the capacity of the internal memory and the SD/SDHC memory card.
A. Information on Disposal for Users (private households) 1.In the European Union Attention: If you want to dispose of this equipment, please do not use the ordinary dust bin! Used electrical and electronic equipment must be treated separately and in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling of used electrical and electronic equipment.
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