AGFA DV-5580Z User Manual

DV-5580Z

User manual

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FCC STATEMENT

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may

cause undesired operation.

Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital devices, 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. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Use of shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC rules. Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual. If such changes or modifications need to be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment.

Notice

If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable (USB, etc.) again.

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Trademark Information



Microsoft® and Windows® are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

 Pentium® is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.  Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Inc.  SD™ is a trademark.  SDHC™ is a trademark.  Other names and products may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their

respective owners.

Product Information

 Product design and specifications are subject to change without notice. This

includes primary product specifications, software, software drivers, and the user’s manual. This User Manual is a general reference guide for the product.

 The product and accessories that come with your camera may be different from

those described in this manual. This is due to the fact that different retailers often specify slightly different product inclusions and accessories to suit their market requirements, customer demographics, and geographical preferences. Products very often vary between retailers especially with accessories such as batteries, chargers, AC adapters, memory cards, cables, pouches, and language support. Occasionally a retailer will specify a unique product color, appearance, and internal memory capacity. Contact your dealer for precise product definition and included accessories.

 The illustrations in this manual are for the purpose of explanation and may differ

from the actual design of your camera.

 The manufacturer assumes no liability for any errors or discrepancies in this user

manual.

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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.

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.

Do not disassemble, change or repair the camera.

This might cause fire or electric shock. For repair or internal inspection, ask the store of purchase.

Use the supplied AC adapter only with the indicated power supply voltage.

Use with any other power supply voltage might cause fire or electric shock.

Do not use the camera in areas near water.

This might cause fire or electric shock. Take special care in rain, snow, on the beach, or near the shore.

Do not place the camera on sloping or unstable surfaces.

This might cause the camera to fall or topple over, causing damage.

Keep the battery out of the reach of children.

Swallowing the battery might cause poisoning. If the battery is accidentally swallowed, consult a physician immediately.

Do not use the camera while you are walking, driving or riding a motorcycle.

This might cause you to fall over or result in a traffic accident.

Only use batterya with intact external seals.

Do not use battery whose seals have been damaged or removed. This may cause leakage, explosion, or injury.

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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 subject the LCD monitor to impact.

This might damage the glass on the screen or cause the internal fluid to leak. If the internal fluid enters your eyes or comes into contact with your body or clothes, rinse with fresh water. If the internal fluid has entered your eyes, consult a physician.

A camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop it, strike it or use excessive force when handling the camera.

This might cause damage to the camera.

Use the camera with caution, avoiding sudden power cutoff during operation.

This might cause file error, corrupt the stored data or even damage the hardware.

Do not use the camera in humid, steamy, smoky, or dusty places.

This might cause fire or electric shock.

Do not remove the battery immediately aftera long period of continuous use.

The battery becomes hot during use. Touching a hot battery might cause burns.

Do not cover the camera or wrap it in cloths or blankets.

This might cause heat to build up and deform the case, resulting in fire. Use the camera in a well-ventilated place.

Do not leave the camera where the temperature may rise significantly, such as inside a car.

This might adversely affect the case or the parts inside, resulting in fire.

Before you move the camera, disconnect cords and cables.

Failure to do this might damage cords and cables, resulting in fire and electric shock.

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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.

 When you are using a new rechargeable battery or a rechargeable battery that has

not been used for an extended period of time (a battery that has passed its expiry date is an exception), it may affect the number of images that can be captured. Therefore, to maximize its performance and lifetime, we recommend that you fully charge the battery and discharge it for at least one complete cycle before use.

 The battery may feel warm after a long period of continuous use of the camera.

This is normal and not a malfunction.

 The camera may feel warm after a long period of continuous use. This is normal

and not a malfunction.

 If the battery is not to be used for a long period of time, remove it from the camera

to prevent leakage or corrosion and store it after no battery power is left. Stored for a long time in a fully charged condition, its performance may be impaired.

 Always keep the battery terminals clean.  There is a risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type.  Dispose of the used battery in accordance with recycling instructions.  Charge the rechargeable battery fully before using for the first time.  To prevent short-circuiting or fire, keep the battery away from other metal objects

when carrying or storing.

This symbol mark [crossed-out wheeled bin] indicates separate collection of waste batteries in the EU countries. The batteries provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste. Please use the return and collection systems available in your country for the disposal of the waste batteries.

If a chemical symbol is printed beneath the symbol mark, this chemical symbol means that the batteries contains a heavy metal at a certain concentration. It is indicated as follows: Hg: mercury, Cd: cadmium, Pb: lead.

CONTENTS

7 INTRODUCTION

7 Overview 7 Package Contents

8 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR

DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA

8 Front View 9 Rear View 10 LCD Monitor Display

13 GETTING STARTED

13 Preparation 14 Charging the Battery 15 Turning the Power On/Off 15 LED Indicators 16 Handling the Digital Video Camera 17 Setting the Date and Time 17 Choosing the Language 18 Formatting the Memory Card

19 CAPTURE MODE

19 Recording Video Clips 19 Capturing Still Images 20 Using the Zoom Function 20 Using the Assist Light 21 Recording Shots using Face

Detection Technology

22 Setting Manual White Balance

23 AUDIO MODE

23 Recording Audio Files 23 Playing Back Audio Files

24 PLAYBACK MODE

24 Playing Back Video Clips 24 Playing Back Still Images 25 Playing Back Still Images/Video Clips

on TV

25 Connecting the Digital Video Camera

to HDTV 26 Thumbnail Display 26 Slide Show Display

27 Protecting Images/Video Clips/Audio

Files 28 DPOF Settings 29 Deleting Images/Video Clips/Audio

Files

30 MENU OPTIONS

30 Video Menu 32 Capture Menu 34 Playback Menu 35 Setup Menu

37 INSTALLING SOFTWARE

PROGRAM

38 TRANSFERRING FILES TO

YOUR COMPUTER

38 Downloading / Deleting Your Files via

Computer

39 USING THE DIGITAL VIDEO

CAMERA AS A PC CAMERA

40 SPECIFICATIONS

41 APPENDIX

41 Possible Number of Shots 42 Troubleshooting 43 Customer Care

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INTRODUCTION

Overview

Thank you for purchasing this AgfaPhoto videocamera. Please read these operating instructions carefully in order to use the videocamera correctly. Keep the instructions in a safe place after reading so that you can refer to them later.

Package Contents

Carefully unpack your digital video camera and ensure that you have the following items:

Product Components:

 AgfaPhoto DV-5580Z  Software CD-ROM  USB cable  AV c a ble  YPbPr (HD out) cable  Earphone  Camera strap  Camera pouch  Rechargeable lithium-ion battery  Quick start guide

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR AGFAPHOTO

DV-5580Z

Front View

1. Lens

2. LED assist light

3. Speaker

4. Battery cover

5. Strap holder

6. Tripod mount

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Rear View

1 2

3 4 5 6 7 8 9

13 14 15

1. Microphone

2. Status LED

3. Play button

4. S Up button

MODE

Mode button

5. X Right button

O Focus button

6. T Down button

MENU Menu button

7. OK / Record / Shutter button

T Zoom in (telephoto) button

9. W Zoom out (wide-angle) button / Thumbnail button

10. W

Left button Assist light button

11. Power button

12. USB or AV OUT terminal

13. HDTV terminal

14. SD/SDHC memory card slot

15.Earphone jack

16. LCD monitor

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LCD Monitor Display

Standby Mode

Video Mode

1 2 3 4

Camera Mode

1 2 3 4

11 10

] Macro

] Fine

VGA

] Normal

] 10 sec.

]

640 x 480

1. Video mode icon

2. Available recording time

3. Storage media [q] SD/SDHC memory card

4. Battery condition [

l] Full battery power

[o] Medium battery power [n] Low battery power [

m] No battery power

5. Focus setting [

Blank

[

[Q] Infinity

6. Assist light ON

7. Scene mode [Blank] Auto [ O ] Portrait [ C ] Night [ F ] Sports [ N ] Landscape [ K ] Sunset [ X ] Beach/Snow [ Y ] Spotlight [ N ] User Setting

8. Self-timer [e10s [

e2s] 2 sec.

9. Exposure compensation

10. White balance [Blank] Auto [%] Daylight [#] Cloudy [&] Fluoresc.1 [*] Fluoresc.2 [$] Tungsten [(] Manual WB

11. Image quality [y [x] Standard [w] Economy

12. Video size [ ] 1440 x 1080 [ ] 1280 x 720

[

13. Zoom status bar

1. Camera mode icon

2. Available number of shots

3. Storage media

4. Battery condition

5. Focus setting [

Blank

[O] Macro [Q] Infinity [Z] Face detection

6. Assist light ON

7. Scene mode

8. Image stabilization icon

9. Self-timer

10. Capture mode icon [Blank] Single [

U] AEB

[T] Continuous

11. IS O

Blank] Auto

[ [:] 64 [5] 100 [7] 200 [9] 400

12. Exposure compensation

13. White balance

14. Image quality

15. Image size

[7.7 [

5m] 2560 x 1920

[

3m] 2048 x 1536

[

1m] 1280 x 960

VGA

] 640 x 480

[

16. Zoom status bar

1011121314

] Normal

] 3200 x 2400 (FW interpolation)

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Audio Recording Mode (Standby)

2 3

(Recording)

1 1

2 2

1. Audio mode icon

2. Available recording time

3. Storage media

4. Battery condition

5. Elapsed time

6. Recording indicator

7. Status indicator (standby)

Playback Mode

Video Mode

8 7

1. Video playback mode icon

2. Elapsed time

3. Storage media

4. Battery condition

5. Folder and file number

6. Volume indicator

7. Video status bar

8. Playback indicator

321 4

1. Recording indicator

2. Status indicator (recording)

Camera Mode

5 6

1. Image playback mode icon

2. Storage media

3. Battery condition

4. Folder and file number

21 3

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Audio Playback Mode

21 4

7 6

1. Audio playback mode icon

2. Elapsed time

3. Storage media

4. Battery condition

5. Volume indicator

6. File name (ex. 100-0001)

7. Playback indicator

8. Audio status bar

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GETTING STARTED

Preparation

1. Attach the camera strap.

2. Open the battery cover.

3. Insert the supplied battery with correct orientation as shown. (Label side to the back)  Close the battery cover and make sure it is

locked securely.

4. Insert an SD/SDHC memory card.  The digital video camera does not have a

built-in memory and cannot operate without an SD/SDHC memory card inserted. Make sure to insert an SD/SDHC memory card before use.

 Open the SD card slot cover carefully.  Insert an SD/SDHC memory card (optional) into

the card slot.

 Close the cover and make sure it is locked

securely.

 Be sure to format the SD/SDHC memory card

with this video camera before its initial usage.



To prevent valuable data from being accidentally deleted from an SD/ SDHC memory card, you can slide the write protect tab (on the side of the SD/SDHC memory card) to “LOCK”.



To save, edit, or delete data on an SD/SDHC memory card, you must unlock the card.



To prevent damaging of SD/SDHC memory card, be sure to turn off the power when inserting or removing the SD/SDHC memory card. If inserting or removing the SD/SDHC memory card with the power on, the digital video camera will automatically turn off.

 Be careful not to drop the battery when opening or closing the battery cover.

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