Audiovox DC400 User Manual
DIGITAL VIDEO
CAMCORDER
MODEL
DC400
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Specifications
Pixel: 4M
Video Type: Digital
Image Sensor: 2 Mega CMOS Sensor
Resolution: 2304 x 1728
(Hardware enhancement)
1600 x 1200
640 x 480
Video Clip: 640 x 480
352 x 288
320 x 240
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)
8.5 mm (Equivalent 44 mm for 135 Camera)
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
DC-In
Built-in charger (through USB or DC In)
Dimensions: 82 x 33 x 62 mm (L x W x H)
Weight: 94g (Battery not included)
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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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Getting Started
List of Accessories
Driver CD
Bundled AP CD
USB Cable
Strap
32 MB MMC Card
User Manual
Ear Phone
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
Tripod
AC/DC Adapter **
ACCESSORY SOFTWARE INCLUDED *
VideoStudio SE
Photo Express SE
Photo Explorer
Cool 360
Acrobat Reader
Camera Driver
Video Capture Driver
* 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
Back View
LCD Viewfinder Panel
Power Indicator/
Charge Indicator
Strap Mount
Lens
Microphone
Status LED Indicator
Speaker
Power Button
Zoom
AE-Lock
Shutter
Accessory
Cover
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Getting to Know Your Audiovox DC400-continued
Side View
DC IN jack
USB port
Earphone jack
AV out
Battery/SD/MMC Cover
Battery Slot
SD/MMC card Slot
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Using the Panel
Display
Next/Up/Resolution
Play/Pause/
Enter
Record/
Playback
Mode Switch
Exit/
Stop
Menu
Video/Camera/Voice/MP3
Mode Switch
Back/Down/Self-timer Volume/Hold(Press 2 Sec.)
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Preparation
Loading Battery
Slide door in the direction
of arrow.
1
Insert the battery as shown
below.
2
Inserting the SD/MMC Card
Repeat STEP 1. mentioned above.
1
Insert SD/MMC card as shown
right.
2
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Preparation-continued
Attaching the Carry Strap
Insert the other end of the
strap through the loop of thin
cord and pull tight.
2
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Attaching the Strap connected to the lens cover
Insert the thin end of the
strap into the strap mount.
1
Insert the thin end of the
strap into the strap mount.
1 Insert the other end of the
strap through the loop of thin
cord and pull tight.
2
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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).
Connect the AC adapter(5V, 500mA) to the DC IN jack and a house-
hold power outlet.
1
The Charge indicator will light in red and start charging.
2
Preparation-continued
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
battery is fully charged, the charging indicator will be off.
2
To Charge the DC400 Using the AC Adapter (optional).
USB Cable
USB port
Note: If you charge the DC400 while POWER is on, the charge speed will
slow down.
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Note: The PC must be on to charge.
AC Adapter (Not Included)
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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
Power On
Video Record Mode (Still
Camera)
Camera Record Mode (Video)
USB connected
PC Camera Mode Mass Storage Mode
Voice Record Mode (MP3)
MP3 Mode
PLAYBACK Mode
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Press button to switch between modes.
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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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