AGFA DV-1005 User Manual

APDV-1005

HD Camcorder

User’s Manual

About this manual.........................................................v

Precautions...................................................................vi

Before You Start..........................................................viii

1 Introducing the camcorder.......................1

1.1 System requirements............................................1

1.2 Features...............................................................1

1.3 Unpacking the camcorder....................................2

1.4 About the camcorder............................................3

1.4.1 Front view................................................3

1.4.2 Top view...................................................3

1.4.3 Bottom view.............................................4

1.4.4 Right view................................................4

1.4.5 Left view...................................................5

1.4.6 Back view.................................................5

1.4.7 Control Panel...........................................6

1.4.8 Adjusting the LCD display......................7

1.4.9 About the LEDs......................................12

2 Getting started........................................13

2.1 Inserting an SD card..........................................13

2.2 Inserting the batteries........................................15

2.3 Charging the battery..........................................17

2.4 Turning on/ off the camcorder...........................17

2.5 Changing modes................................................17

2.6 Before you start..................................................18

2.6.1 Setting the date and time.......................18

2.6.2 Setting the language..............................19

2.6.3 Setting the beep......................................20

2.7 Shoot/Playback video.........................................21

2.7.1 Shooting a video clip.............................21

2.7.2 Playing the video clip............................23

2.8 Taking/viewing pictures.....................................24

2.8.1 Taking a still picture..............................24

2.8.2 Viewing images.....................................25

2.9 Connecting to a computer..................................26

2.10 Connecting to a standard TV..............................26

2.11 Connecting to a HDTV......................................27

3 Using the camcorder...............................28

3.1 Camcorder mode................................................28

3.1.1 Camcorder mode...................................28

3.1.2 Using the macro function......................29

3.1.3 Using the zoom function.......................29

3.1.4 Using the LED light...............................30

3.1.5 Using the Flash module, auto and force30

3.1.6 Using the Stabilizer function.................30

3.1.7 Quick access controls.............................30

3.2 Camera mode.....................................................31

3.2.1 Camera mode icons...............................31

3.2.2 Using the macro function......................32

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3.2.3 Using the zoom function.......................32

3.2.4 Using the LED light module.................32

3.2.5 Quick access controls.............................32

3.3 Camcorder Playback mode.................................33

3.3.1 Camcorder Playback mode icons..........33

3.4 Camera Playback mode......................................35

3.4.1 Camera Playback mode icons...............35

3.5 Thumbnail mode................................................36

4 Using the menus......................................37

4.1 Camcorder menu...............................................37

4.1.1. Video resolution.....................................37

4.1.2. Video quality..........................................38

4.1.3. White balance.........................................40

4.1.4. Color effect.............................................41

4.1.5. Stabilizer.................................................42

4.1.6. Dual Video mode...................................43

4.2 Camcorder playback menu.................................44

4.2.1 Delete......................................................44

4.2.2 Protect.....................................................46

4.2.3 Autoplay................................................47

4.3 Camera menu....................................................48

4.3.1 Resolution..............................................48

4.3.2 Photo Quality.........................................49

4.3.3 White balance.........................................49

4.3.4 Color effect.............................................50

4.3.5 Selftimer.................................................51

4.3.6 Aspect Ratio...........................................52

4.4 Camera playback menu......................................53

4.4.1 Delete......................................................53

4.4.2 Protect.....................................................55

4.4.3 Autoplay................................................56

4.5 System menu......................................................57

4.5.1 Setting the beep......................................57

4.5.2 Auto power off.......................................57

4.5.3 TV standard............................................58

4.5.4 Format....................................................59

4.5.5 Default....................................................60

4.5.6 Language................................................60

4.5.7 Frequency...............................................61

4.5.8 Date/time...............................................61

5 Installing the software and drivers........62

5.1 Presto! Video Works...........................................62

5.2 Presto! Mr. Photo...............................................63

5.3 Quick Time........................................................64

Appendix.....................................................................65

Specifications...............................................................65

Troubleshooting...........................................................68

Preface

Congratulations on your purchase of this advanced camcorder. Ensure that you read this manual carefully and keep it in a safe place for future reference.

About this manual

Every effort has been made to ensure that the contents of this manual are correct and up to date. However, no guarantee is made regarding the accuracy of the contents. If the contents of this manual do not tally with the camcorder, please take the camcorder as a criterion, and our company reserves the right to change the contents or technical rules without notice in advance. Also, the manufacturer reserves the right to change the technical specification in advance without notice.

If the accessories do not tally with the actual package, please take the actual package as a criterion.

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the manufacturer.

Precautions

General precautions

· Do not use or store the product in dusty, dirty, or sandy areas,

as its components may be damaged.

· Do not store the product in a hot environment. High

temperatures can shorten the life of electronic devices, damage batteries and warp or melt certain plastics.

· Do not store the product in cold areas. When the product

warms up to its normal temperature, moisture can form inside, which may damage the electronic circuits.

· Do not attempt to open the casing or attempt your own repairs.

High-voltage internal components create the risk of electric shock when exposed.

· Do not drop or knock the product. Rough handling may

damage the internal components.

· Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents or strong

detergents to clean the product. Wipe the product with a slightly damp soft cloth.

· Do not fire the flash while it is too close to the subject's eyes.

Intense light from the flash can cause eye damage if it is fired too close to the eyes. When using the flash, the camcorder should be at least one meter from the eyes of the subject.

· Do not open battery cover while an image is being recorded.

Doing so will not only make storage of the current image impossible, it can also corrupt other image data already stored in file.

· If the product or any of its accessories are not working

properly, take them to your nearest qualified service center. The personnel there will assist you and if necessary, arrange for the product to be repaired.

· Test for proper operation before using the camcorder.

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Notes on the LCD Screen

Be very careful to ensure the fluid contained in the LCD screen does not escape if the screen becomes cracked or damaged. If this occurs, follow these steps:

· If the fluids make contact with skin, wipe it with a clean cloth

then rinse with a large amount of water.

· If the fluid makes contact with eyes, wash eyes with clean

water for at least 15 minutes and go to the hospital as soon as possible.

· If the fluid is swallowed, first rinse mouth with water, then

drink a large amount of water and induce vomiting. Go to the hospital as soon as possible.

Operation conditions

· This camcorder is designed for use in temperatures ranging

from 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F).

· Do not use or keep the camcorder in the following areas:

- In areas subject to direct sunlight

- In areas subject to high humidity or dust

- Near air conditioners, heaters, or other areas subject to temperature extremes

- Inside of a closed vehicle, especially one parked in the sun.

- In areas subject to strong vibration

Power supply

· Use only the type of battery that came with your camcorder.

Using any other type of battery may damage the equipment and invalidate the warranty.

· Ensure the battery is inserted correctly. Inserting the battery

incorrectly can cause damage to the product and possibly start a fire.

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· Remove the battery to avoid the fluid leakage if the camcorder

is not going to be used for a long time.

· If the battery is crushed or damaged, remove it immediately to

avoid the battery fluid leakage and abnormal expansion.

Before You Start

Take some test shots before performing a formal recording.

Before taking pictures with this camcorder in any important occasion (such as a wedding ceremony or an overseas trip), do test the camcorder beforehand to ensure that it functions properly. Any additional loss caused by the malfunction of this product (such as costs of photography or any loss of benefit generated by the photography) is not the responsibility of the manufacturer and no compensation will be given for it.

Take care to observe "No Photography" notices in certain locations. In these cases, you cannot record any live performance, improvisation or exhibits, even for personal purposes. Any transfer of pictures or memory card data must be conducted under the constraints of copyright law.

1 Introducing the camcorder

Read this section to learn about the features and functions of the camcorder. This chapter also covers system requirements, package contents, and descriptions of the hardware components.

1.1 System requirements

The camcorder requires a PC with the following specifications:

· Windows® Vista / XP operating system

· Intel® Pentium 4 2.8GHz CPU or higher (3GHz recommended)

· At least 1GB of RAM or higher (1GB recommended)

· 64MB or Greater Video Card

· Standard USB 1.1 port or higher

· At least 200MB of available disk space

l Note:

A USB 1.1 port may enable you to transfer files to and from your host PC, but transfer speeds may be much faster with a USB 2.0 port.

1.2 Features

The camcorder offers a variety of features and functions including:

· HD Digital camcorder

· Digital camera (max. 12 Megapixels)

Additionally, the camcorder also features 5X optical zoom, 10X digital zoom, USB mass storage, a LCD touch screen and EIS function.

1.3 Unpacking the camcorder

The following items should be present in the package. If any item is missing or appears damaged, contact your dealer immediately.

Camcorder

USB cable

Power cord

Remote control

(optional)

Pouch User manual

DC-in adapter

(optional)

AV cable

Li-ion battery

NP-120

Battery charger

HDMI cable

(optional)

CD-ROM

(Application software)

LED light

timer LED

lash

1.4 About the camcorder

Refer to the following illustrations to familiarize yourself with the buttons and controls of this camcorder.

1.4.1 Front view

Lens

Self-

1.4.2 Top view

Battery cover latch Shutter button

Zoom/ Volume button

1.4.3 Bottom view

Tripod mount

1.4.4 Right view

LCD Display

Microphone

Output

Joystick

tatus LED

1.4.5 Left view

Battery cover

1.4.6 Back view

LCD display

Playback button

Hand strap

DC-in/AV/USB

Power/Camera

Mode dial

REC/STOP

button

SD card cover latch

SD card cover

Power button

LED light

Flash button

Menu button

1.4.7 Control Panel

Speaker

display

Display button

1.4.8 Adjusting the LCD display

Flip and twist the LCD screen as shown while capturing a still image or recording a video clip.

See the table below for a description of each button’s function.

Button

Name Function

Power button

Menu button

Mode dial

Joystick

Press to turn power on/off.

Press to display main OSD menus.

Use to turn Camcorder, Camera, and SET modes.

l In Camcorder and Camera mode:

1. Move up/ down to adjust the

exposure settings.

2. Move right to enable the macro

function. A icon appears on the LCD screen when enabled.

3. Move left to adjust the white

balance settings.

l In Camera Playback mode:

1. Move right and left to view the

stored images.

2. When the image is zoomed in, the

LCD screen appears up/down direction keys. You may press the

joystick to move the image. Then you may press the center joystick button to switch the moving directions (up/down « left/right).

3. Move the joystick up to enter the

Thumbnail mode.

4. In the Thumbnail mode, move

up, down, left, right to select the thumbnail images and then press the center joystick button to view the image in full screen mode.

l In Camcorder Playback mode:

1. Press right and left to view the

stored video clips and press the center joystick button to play/ stop the video clips.

2. In Playing mode, move right to

fast-forward a video clip and move left to rewind a video clip.

3. Move the joystick up to enter the

Thumbnail mode.

4. In the Thumbnail mode, move

up, down, left, right to select a desired video clip and then press the center joystick button to show the video clip.

l In SET mode, press left and right to

highlight menu items and press the

center joystick button to confirm.

l In Camera mode, press to take a

Shutter button

photo.

l In Camcorder mode, you can

also press to take a photo before and during recording a video clip.

REC/Stop button

Playback button

Display button

Zoom button

l In Camcorder mode, press to start

recording a video clip.

In Camcorder and Camera mode, press to enter playback mode.

Press once to turn off all OSD icons and press again to display all OSD icons off.

l In Camcorder and Camera modes,

press right/ left to zoom in and out.

l In Camera Playback mode, press

right to zoom in your photo.

l In Camcorder Playback mode, press

left/ right to increase or decrease the volume of the video clip you are playing.

LED light button

Flash button

SD card cover latch

Battery cover latch

l In Camcorder and Camera modes,

press the button to turn on/ off the increase light.

l In Camera modes, press the button

to switch between the flash modes.

l Slide the latch to open the SD card

cover when you insert/remove the SD card.

l Slide the latch to open the battery

card cover when you insert/remove the battery.

1.4.9 About the LEDs

The following table describes the camcorder LEDs:

LED Color Definition

Power / Rec./ Camcorder Status

Self-timer

Green Power-on

Green/ Red Blinking

Red Camcorder busy

Red Blinking Self-timer is activated.

Red Blinking Rapidly

Recording

2 seconds self-timer remaining.

2 Getting started

Read this section to learn how to start using the camcorder. This section covers basic functions such as switching on, inserting the battery and memory cards, and configuring preliminary settings. See later chapters for advanced functions.

2.1 Inserting an SD card

An SD card can be installed in the camcorder to provide additional storage space for still images, video clips, or other files.

1. Open the LCD screen cover and move the SD card cover

latch in the direction of the arrow to open the SD card compartment cover.

2. Insert an SD card, making sure the contacts are facing

upwards.

3. Close the SD card compartment cover.

2.2 Inserting the batteries

This camcorder is designed to use a rechargeable Li-ion battery. Only use the batteries supplied or similar batteries recommended by the manufacturer or your dealer.

l Note:

Install the battery exactly as described here. Installing the battery incorrectly could cause damage to the camcorder and possibly start a fire.

1. Slide the battery cover latch as shown and then the

battery cover opens automatically.

2. Insert the battery as shown.

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