Audiovox 1287078 User Manual

DIGITAL VIDEO CAMCORDER

MODEL DC400

128-7078

Specifications

Pixel: 4M Video Type: Digital Image Sensor: 2 Mega CMOS Sensor Resolution: 2304 x 1728

Video Clip: 640 x 480

Digital Zoom: 4X Digital Effects: B&W/Sepia/Mosaic Display: 1.5 Color TFT LCD External Memory: SD/MMC File Format: JPEG/ASF/MP3/WAV Lens: Fixed (5 Glasses Lens)

F. No.: 2.8 Focusing Range: 25 cm (Macro) 70 cm-infinity (normal) Interface: USB/AV out/earphone Self-Timer: 10-second delay Shutter Speed: 1/15th to 1/4000th second Power: Rechargeable Li-ion battery

Dimensions: 82 x 33 x 62 mm (L x W x H) Weight: 94g (Battery not included)

(Hardware enhancement) 1600 x 1200 640 x 480

352 x 288 320 x 240

8.5 mm (Equivalent 44 mm for 135 Camera)

DC-In Built-in charger (through USB or DC In)

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Table of Contents

Getting Started

List of Accessories .................................................................... 5

Getting to Know Your Digital Video.............................................. 6

Using the Panel....................................................................... 8

Preparation........................................................................... 9

Power..................................................................................12

Modes..................................................................................13

Video Mode

Taking Movies........................................................................17

Video Out........................................................................... 18

Camera Mode

Taking Pictures......................................................................19

Voice Mode

Recording Voice Messages........................................................ 21

MP3 Mode

Listening To MP3 Music............................................................ 23

PLAYBACK Mode

Basic Playback.......................................................................25

Advance Playback...................................................................27

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Main Functions

Changing the Quality Setting.....................................................29

Using Macro Select Dial............................................................ 31

Using Self-timer......................................................................32

Using AE Lock........................................................................33

Using Guide Line/The LCD Display............................................... 34

Using Hold............................................................................ 35

Volume Adjust........................................................................35

Advanced Functions

Attention Icon...................................................................... 36

Menu.................................................................................. 37

Notice for video clip playback on PC............................................ 43

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List of Accessories

ACCESSORY SOFTWARE INCLUDED *

 Driver CD  Bundled AP CD  USB Cable  Strap  32 MB MMC Card  User Manual  Ear Phone

 VideoStudio SE  Photo Express SE  Photo Explorer  Cool 360  Acrobat Reader  Camera Driver

 Video Capture Driver  Rechargeable Li-ion Battery  Tripod  AC/DC Adapter **

* Software besides Driver is not supported by Audiovox. Please use

Help Section in Software or access www.ulead.com.

** AC/DC Adapter sold separately.

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Getting to Know Your Audiovox DC400 Front View

Strap Mount

Speaker

Back View

Power Indicator/

Charge Indicator

LCD Viewfinder Panel

Shutter

Zoom Power Button

Lens

Status LED Indicator Microphone

AE-Lock

Accessory Cover

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Getting to Know Your Audiovox DC400-continued

Side View

Getting Started

DC IN jack

USB port

SD/MMC card Slot

Earphone jack

AV out

Battery/SD/MMC Cover

Battery Slot

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Getting Started

Using the Panel

Exit/

Display

Video/Camera/Voice/MP3

Mode Switch

Record/ Playback

Stop

Mode Switch

Play/Pause/ Enter

Back/Down/Self-timer Volume/Hold(Press 2 Sec.)

Next/Up/Resolution

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Preparation

Getting Started

Loading Battery

Slide door in the direction

of arrow.

Inserting the SD/MMC Card

Repeat STEP 1. mentioned above.

Insert SD/MMC card as shown

right.

Insert the battery as shown

below.

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Preparation-continued

Attaching the Carry Strap

Insert the thin end of the

strap into the strap mount.

Insert the other end of the

strap through the loop of thin

cord and pull tight.

Attaching the Strap connected to the lens cover

Insert the thin end of the

1 Insert the other end of the

strap into the strap mount.

strap through the loop of thin

cord and pull tight.

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Preparation-continued Charging your DC400

You have two ways to charge the DC400; namely, either by Universal Serial Bus (USB), or by using the AC adapter (optional).

To Charge this Digital Video by USB

Connect USB between the DC400 and a computer.

The Charge indicator will light in red and start charging. If the

battery is fully charged, the charging indicator will be off.

USB Cable

USB port

Note: The PC must be on to charge. To Charge the DC400 Using the AC Adapter (optional).

Connect the AC adapter(5V, 500mA) to the DC IN jack and a house-

hold power outlet.

The Charge indicator will light in red and start charging.

AC Adapter (Not Included)

Note: If you charge the DC400 while POWER is on, the charge speed will slow down.

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Getting Started

Power

Power On/Off

Nudge the Power slider to activate your DC400. When Power is on, the Power indicator lights green. Nudge it again to turn off the DC400.

Power Low

If your battery is low, you will see a battery icon ( ) on the top center of the LCD.

If your battery is about to run out, you will see a blinking battery icon ( ) on the top center of the LCD. Your DC400 will turn off by itself.

Note: A full or partially full battery will show a full or partial battery icon.

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Selecting Modes

Getting Started

Power On

USB connected

Video Record Mode (Still Camera)

Camera Record Mode (Video)

Voice Record Mode (MP3)

MP3 Mode

PLAYBACK Mode

Press button to switch between modes.

PC Camera Mode Mass Storage Mode

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Selecting Modes-continued

Video Mode/Camera Mode/Voice Mode/MP3 Mode/PLAYBACK Mode

There are four main modes and PLAYBACK mode in this DC400. The four main modes are Video Mode, Camera Mode, Voice Mode and MP3 Mode.

1.Video Mode: take videos with sound

2.Camera Mode: take pictures

3.Voice Mode: record voice messages.

4.MP3 Mode: listen to MP3 music.

You can switch among these four modes by pressing the button. By pressing , you can switch between PLAYBACK modes to review your videos, pictures and voice messages. and record mode to make a

recording. Video Mode/Camera Mode/Voice mode shares the same PLAYBACK mode.You can switch back to the record mode by pressing again.

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