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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Table of Contents-Cont
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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Getting Started
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
Menu
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
1
of arrow.
Inserting the SD/MMC Card
1
Repeat STEP 1. mentioned above.
Insert SD/MMC card as shown
2
right.
Insert the battery as shown
2
below.
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Getting Started
Preparation-continued
Attaching the Carry Strap
Insert the thin end of the
1
strap into the strap mount.
Insert the other end of the
2
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.
2
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.
1
The Charge indicator will light in red and start charging. If the
2
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-
1
hold power outlet.
The Charge indicator will light in red and start charging.
2
AC Adapter (Not Included)
Note: If you charge the DC400 while POWER is on, the charge speed will
slow down.
Getting Started
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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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Getting Started
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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Selecting Modes-continued
Connected to PC(Mass Storage Mode/PC Camera Mode)
USB Cable
Getting Started
COMPUTER
USB port
DC400
Using Console (Not Available for MAC)
By connecting your Digital Video to a computer, the Console opens.
Meanwhile your Digital Video switches to Mass Storage, too. You may
choose either to transfer the camera data through Console program or
through Mass Storage Mode.
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Getting Started
Selecting Modes-continued
Mass Storage Mode
Connect your Digital Video to a computer, it will turn to Mass Storage
Mode. In Mass Storage Mode, your Digital Video acts exactly like a hard
disk. That means you can access it via the Windows user interface. You
can copy, move or delete files (pictures, movies, voice messages or MP3
music) exactly the way you manipulate files under Windows user interface.
Note:
1.Please do not copy any files into the DCIM folder of your unit. Otherwise
it may cause the unit to be unstable or crash.
2.Remember to copy the MP3 files into the MP3 folder of your DC400.
3.Do not delete DCim, 100MEDIA, MISC, or MP3 folders.
PC Camera Mode
You can connect this Digital Video to a computer with its supplied USB
cable and use it as a PC camera.
After USB connecting, the screen will show as below.
By pressing , it will turn to PC Camera Mode. With a compatible
video capture program on your computer (not supplied), you can capture
movies.
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Taking Movies
Taking Your First Movie
1
Press Power
Slide Zoom-in or Zoom-out to frame your picture2
2
Switch to Video Mode
Video Mode
(Note: You can still use ZOOM while recording.)
Adjust the focus by rotating the front lens
3
(page 31).
4
Press Shutter to start recording
Press Shutter again to stop
5
* See next page for more info on Video mode.
Zoom in or Zoom out
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Video Mode
Taking Movies-continued
The recording timer
While youre filming, the recording timer will be displayed on the LCD.
Before Recording
Resolution*
While Recording
Total estimative
recordable time
The recording time
Video Out
Video Out
The DC400 can output analog video to a home TV set. To configure the
Digital Video, please refer to the section on NTSC/PAL (page 40).
* See page 29 for more detail.
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Taking Pictures
Taking Your First Picture
Camera Mode
1
Press Power
Press Zoom-in or Zoom-out to frame your picture3
4
Adjust the focus by rotating the front lens
(page 31).
Press Shutter to take a picture
5
2
Switch to Camera Mode
Zoom in or Zoom out
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Camera Mode
Taking Pictures-continued
The Picture Counter
You can see the picture counter displayed on the top right corner of
your LCD. First, it will show the number of the total recordable files of
the DC400. For example, it shows 20 on the top right corner of your
LCD; that is to say, there are 20 recordable files for you to take
pictures. If you have taken 1 picture, your LCD will display 19.
Resolution*
Before Taking Pictures
Total estimative
recordable files
After Taking Pictures
The left estimative
recordable files
* See page 29 resolution details.
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Recording Voice Messages
Recording Your Voice Messages
Voice Mode
1
Press Power
Press Shutter to start recording3
Press Shutter again to stop4
2
Switch to Voice Mode
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Voice Mode
Recording Voice Messages-continued
The recording timer
While you are recording voice messages, the recording timer will show on
the top right corner of your LCD.
Before Recording
Record
Quality*
After Recording
* See page 30 for Voice Record Quality.
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Total estimative
recordable time
Total recording time
Listening To MP3 Music
Listening To MP3 Music
MP3 Mode
1
Press Power
Press BACK or NEXT to select one track3
Press to play MP3 music4
2
Switch to MP3 Mode
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MP3 Mode
Listening To MP3 Music-continued
Press to pause5 Press to stop6
MP3 information
While you are listening to MP3 music, the MP3 information will show on
the LCD.
The title of the
selected track
NOTE: To adjust Volume, you must press the Speaker/Hold button first;
then the Up and Down buttons to adjust the volume.
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The track number/
The total tracks
The time of the
selected track
Basic Playback
Basic Playback
Switch to PLAYBACK mode
1
The information of the selected file will show on the LCD.
2
The selected file
The Mode of the selected file
Press NEXT or BACK to navigate
3
number/ The total
files number
The time of the
selected file
PLAYBACK Mode
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PLAYBACK Mode
Basic Playback-continued
The following step only works on Video and Camera files.
Press PLAY to start
4
Press PLAY again to pause
5
Blink
Press NEXT or BACK to fast-forward or fast-backward
6
Press STOP to stop
7
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Advanced Playback
Preview in Multiple view/Single view or Hide the information
Press to preview in Single view
1
Press again to hide the information
2
Press again to preview in Multiple view
3
PLAYBACK Mode
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PLAYBACK Mode
Advanced Playback-continued
Quick Search (Back/Next)
Press for a second to Quick Search backward
1
2
Press for a second to Quick Search forward
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Changing the Quality Setting
Video Record Mode
You can change the movies quality setting whenever you want.
1. In Video Mode, press the button.
2. The LCD will display your current quality setting on the top left
corner. is fine quality, is normal quality and is economic quality.
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Fine quality
(Best)
Normal quality
(Better)
Economic quality
(Good)
Camera Record Mode
You can change the pictures resolution setting whenever you want.
1. In Camera Mode, press the button.
2. The LCD will display your current pictures resolution setting on the
top left corner. is fine resolution, is normal resolution or
is economic resolution.
Fine resolution
(Best)
Normal resolution
(Better)
Economic resolution
(Good)
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Changing the Quality Setting-continued
Voice Record Mode
You can change the quality setting of voice messages whenever you
want.
1. In Voice Mode, press the button.
2. The LCD will display your current quality setting on the top left
corner. for standard quality, for less quality and more time.
Standard quality Long Time
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Using Macro Select Dial (for Video and Camera modes)
Using Macro select dial
You can use the macro select dial ( icon) when taking a movie or
picture from a near distance. (For details, refer to the Specification.)
Note: When taking a movie or picture from normal distance, set the dial
to the normal focus range ( icon).
Main Functuions
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Main Functuions
Using Self-Timer (for Video and Camera mode)
The DC400 has a built-in 10 second self-timer.
1
Press Timer
The timer starts to count down from 10 seconds.
3
This icon will blink
during count-down.
(Note: You could press any button to cancel self-timer during the countdown.)
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2
Press Shutter to start
The count-down
number from 10 to 1.
Using AE Lock
Using AE Lock (for Video and Camera mode)
You could use AE Lock (Automatic Exposure Lock) to lock the exposure
while taking a movie or picture.
This is effective when the contrast is too strong between the subject
and background or when a subject is backlit.
How to use AE Lock?
Focus on the subject on which you wish to lock the exposure setting,
then press AE LOCK button, and you can lock the exposure setting.
Main Functuions
1
Press AE Lock
3
Press Shutter to take a picture or movie with the locked exposure.
2
AE Lock on
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Main Functuions
Using Guide Line/The LCD Display
Using Guide Line (for Video mode and Camera mode)
You can use guide line while taking movies or pictures to level the
horizontal and vertical scene. In Record Mode, press the button, the
guide line will show on the LCD screen.
The LCD Display
To save energy, DC400 allows you to switch off the LCD panel.
For Video and Camera mode
1X
Guide LineLCD On
For Voice and MP3 mode
2X
LCD Off LCD On
3X
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LCD On
1X
LCD Off LCD On
2X
Using Hold
Using Hold (Press 2 Sec.)
By pressing for 2 seconds, the buttons on the panel will be locked. The
buttons on the panel will not function while in HOLD function. To cancel
the HOLD function, press for 2 seconds.
buttons locked
Volume Adjust (for Playback Mode and MP3 Mode)
You can adjust playback volume by using or .
Main Functions
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Advanced Functions
Attention Icon
Memory Full
If your Digital Videos memory card is full, you
can not take any new movie, picture or voice
message. So when you press the Shutter to take
a movie, picture or voice message, the LCD will
display MEMORY FULL in the center.
No Card
If you dont install a MMC card or SD card in this
Digital Video, the LCD will display NO CARD in
the center.
Card Lock
If you insert a SD memory card with the lock
feature on, you will see a card lock icon in the
left side of the LCD. (Only if you turn on the
security lock of a SD card, there will be a card
lock icon.)
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Menu
1
Press
Press NEXT or BACK to select2
Advanced Functuions
3
Press to change
4
Press to exit
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Advanced Functuions
Menu-continued
Digital Effect (for Video and Camera mode)
This Digital Video offers four options to varify your movies and pictures.
The four options are OFF (no effect), SEPIA, B&W and MOSAIC.
Night Shot ON/OFF (for Video and Camera mode)
Night Shot is long time exposure to let you take a movie or picture at
night or in dim light. If you choose Night Shot ON, the icon will appear on
the right corner of the LCD screen.
Note: An adequate light source is required for a good picture.
Quick Review ON/OFF (for Camera mode)
You can have a quick review on your pictures. If you choose Quick
Review ON, the icon will appear on the LCD screen.
Attach Voice ON/OFF (for Camera mode)
You can attach voices on your pictures. If you choose Attach Voice ON,
the icon will appear on the LCD screen.
Taking a picture with Attach Voice ON
After taking a picture with Attach Voice ON, ATTACH VOICE! will appear
on the center of the LCD screen. Press SHUTTER to start to record the
voice message. Press SHUTTER again to stop the recording. Press to
exit.
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Menu-continued
Information ON/OFF (for Video, Camera and Voice mode)
You can choose show the information or hide the information.
Attach Date/Time ON/OFF (for Camera mode)
If you choose Attach Date/Time ON, date and time will attach on the
picture that you recorded.
Date
You could set the correct date for your digital video.
Time
You could set the correct time for your digital video.
Note: Time is in 24-hour format.
Beep On/OFF
If you choose Beep On, there will be a beep sound when you press any
buttons. If you choose Beep Off, no sound will occur when you press any
buttons.
Note: When you connect the DC400 to a PC by USB or Power on, there
will be one beep sound.)
Advanced Functuions
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Advanced Functuions
Menu-continued
Auto-Off ON/OFF
Under Auto-Off, if you leave your DC400 unused for certain times, the
unit will power off automatically. There are three options: 1 minute, 2
minutes and 5 minutes. (Note: If you set Auto-off ON for 2 or 5 minutes,
the LCD will power off first after 1 minute.)
NTSC/PAL
NTSC/PAL are two incompatiable analog TV signal formats. You can toggle
between NTSC and PAL to your TV sets preference.
NTSC: North America and Japan
PAL: U.K. and Germany, France, Russia, certain European and African
countries
PALNTSC
50Hz/60Hz
Match up with the frequency of the main power supply in your country.
Please refer to the following figures:
50 Hz : Europe, P.R.C.,Hong kong, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.
60 Hz : America, Canada, Taiwan, Japan,and Korea.
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Menu-continued
Slide Show
You can choose to playback your movies, pictures, voice messages or
MP3 in Slide Show. The Slide Show playback time is 5 seconds for each
movie, picture, voice message or MP3.
To exit, press STOP.
Repeat ON/OFF (only for MP3 files)
You can choose to playback your MP3 repeatedly. If you choose to Repeat
One, the selected track will playback repeatedly. If you choose to Repeat
All, the whole tracks will playback repeatedly.
Advanced Functions
repeat one
repeat all
Rotate ON/OFF (only for image files)
You can choose to rotate your pictures on your Digital Video. Pressing
or , you can rotate the picture every 90 degree in counter-clock
direction.
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Advanced Functuions
Menu-continued
Del One/ Del ALL
You can choose to delete one file or all files. Press to confirm. Press
to exit.
Format your Memory Card*
If you want to erase all movies, pictures, voice messages, MP3 and other
files, you can select FORMAT under the menu and press to wipe out
the memory completely. If you want to keep your memory contents, press
to exit.
NoYes
* Note: New memory may need to be formatted.
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Yes
No
Notice for video clip playback on PC
Our video clip adopts Microsoft latest video technology(Direct X
8.1). Therefore user(Windows 98, 2000) needs to install our
enclosed Direct X to playback the video clip files.
Note: Direct X is a program to upgrade Microsofts Media Player codec.
Advanced Functions
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© 2004 Audiovox Electronics Corp., Hauppauge, NY 11788
Printed in China
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