Benq M23 User Manual

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M23

Digital Camcorder User Manual

Welcome

Contents

Disclaimer................................................................5

About This Manual..................................................6

Disclaimer................................................................6

Safety Warning and Notice ..................................10

Precautions...........................................................15

1 Overall Introduction..........................18

1.1 System Requirements ................................18

1.2 Features....................................................... 18

1.3 Accessories.................................................19

1.4 External View............................................... 20

1.5 Adjusting LCD Display................................21

2 Getting Started..................................22

2.1 Inserting SD Card(s) ...................................22

2.2 Loading the Battery ....................................23

2.3 Charging the Battery...................................25

2.4 The gestures of using the touch screen ...26

2.4.1 Single touch.........................................26

2.4.2 Slide..................................................... 27

2.4.3 Rotate..................................................27

2.5 Buttons & Functions................................... 28

2.6 About LED Indicators .................................29

2.7 Initial settings before use........................... 30

2.7.1 Setting Date and Time.........................30

3 LCD Display Information...................31

3.1 In Movie Clip Mode......................................31

3.2 In Voice Recording Mode ........................... 34

3.3 In DSC Mode................................................35

4 Using the Camera..............................37

4.1 Shooting a Movie Clip.................................37

4.2 Voice Recording:.........................................39

4.3 Movie Clip / Voice Clip Playback................40

4.4 Shooting / Playback images.......................43

4.4.1 Taking a picture ...................................43

4.4.2 Images Playback ................................. 44

5 LCD Display Information...................46

5.1 Movie Clip Recording Mode:......................46

5.2 Voice Recording Mode: .............................. 48

5.3 DSC Playback Mode....................................49

6 Menu Mode ........................................51

6.1 Menu options of Movie Clip Mode .............51

6.1.1 Movie Clip Resolution..........................51

6.1.2 White Balance .....................................52

6.1.3 Effect ...................................................53

6.1.4 Metering............................................... 54

6.1.5 Backlight..............................................55

6.1.6 Night Mode.......................................... 56

6.1.7 Motion Detection.................................. 57

6.1.8 EV Compensation................................ 58

6.1.9 EIS (Electronic Image Stabilizer).........59

6.2 Menus of Movie Clip/Voice Playback.........60

6.2.1 Delete.................................................. 60

6.2.2 Protect................................................. 62

6.3 Menu options of Camera Mode..................63

6.3.1 Still Image Resolution..........................63

6.3.2 White Balance .....................................64

6.3.3 Effect ...................................................65

6.3.4 Metering............................................... 66

6.3.5 Backlight..............................................67

6.3.6 Night Mode.......................................... 68

6.3.7 Self-timer............................................. 69

6.3.8 Burst.................................................... 70

6.3.9 EV compensation ................................71

6.4 Menus of Playback...................................... 72

6.4.1 Delete.................................................. 72

6.4.2 Protect................................................. 74

6.4.3 Autoplay............................................... 75

6.4.4 Rotate..................................................76

6.4.5 DPOF................................................... 77

6.5 Setting Menu................................................79

6.5.1 Information........................................... 79

6.5.2 Date / Time..........................................79

6.5.3 Beep.................................................... 80

6.5.4 Default................................................. 81

6.5.5 TV standard.........................................82

6.5.6 Auto Power Off .................................... 83

6.5.7 Frequency............................................ 84

6.5.8 Language............................................. 85

6.5.9 Format................................................. 86

6.5.10 File Number(Default: Series) ...............87

6.5.11 LCD brightness....................................88

6.5.12 Instant Review.....................................89

6.5.13 Memory................................................ 90

6.5.14 Volume.................................................91

6.5.15 Start-up LOGO.....................................92

6.5.16 Face Detection ....................................93

7 PC and TV Connection......................94

7.1 Connecting to the Computer......................94

7.2 Connecting to a Standard TV.....................94

7.3 Connecting to a HD TV ............................... 95

8 Installing the Software ......................96

9 Editing Software................................97

10 Appendix............................................98

Specifications ....................................................... 98

Troubleshooting ................................................. 100

Thank you for purchasing this Digital Video Camera. Please make sure to read this manual thoroughly before using it and keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.

Disclaimer

This company will endeavor to make sure the contents of this manual are correct and up to date. However, we do not guarantee the accuracy of the contents of this manual. In case there is any discrepancy between this manual and the Digital Video Camera, please use this camera as the basis. We reserve the right to change any content or technical rule without prior notification. In addition, the manufacturer reserves the right to change technical specifications and package contents without prior notification.

Preface

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

About This Manual

This manual is designed to assist you in using your new camcorder. All information presented is as accurate as possible but is subject to change without notice.

Copyright 2011 by BenQ Corporation. 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, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of this company.

Disclaimer

BenQ Corporation makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties, merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Further, BenQ Corporation reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the contents hereof without obligation of this company to notify any person of such revision or changes.

All other logos, products, or company names mentioned in this manual may be the registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used for informational purposes only.

Disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment and/or Battery by users in private households in the European Union.

This symbol on the product or on the packaging indicates that this can not be disposed of as household waste. You must dispose of your waste equipment and/or battery by handling it over to the applicable take-back scheme for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment and/or battery. For more information about recycling of this equipment and/or battery, please contact your city office, the shop where you purchased the equipment or your household waste disposal service.

Battery

Recycling information: See http://www.benq.com/support/recycle for details.

The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and environment.

CE Regulatory Notice

We, Name: BenQ Europe B.V. Address: Ekkersrijt 4130, 5692 DC Son, the Netherlands TEL/Fax: +31 (499) 750 500 /+31 (499) 750-599 is herewith confirmed to comply with the requirements set out in the

Council Directives on the Approximation of the Laws of the Member States relating Electromagnetic Compatibility (2004/108/EC); the Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC); the Restriction of The Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical And Electronic Equipment Directive (2002/95/EC), Turkish EEE Directive; the Commission Regulation (EC) No 1275/2008 implementing Directive 2005/32/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to eco-design requirements for standby and off mode electric power consumption of electrical and electronic household and office equipment, and the Directive 2009/125/EC of the European parliament and of the council establishing a framework for the setting of eco-design requirements for energy-related products.

FCC Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, 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.

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.

FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

Safety Warning and Notice

Before operating the camcorder, please make sure that you read and fully understand the content in this section. If you ignore and violate all safety warning notices indicated in this section, the camcorder warranty may be void. Meanwhile, not only the camcorder but also you and all other people and things around you may be severely damaged, injured, or even placed in danger of death.

For your safety

1. Do not attempt to charge any other battery with this camcorder.

2. Operate the power supply only on even surfaces, without any cover. Air circulation around the product must be always given. The maximum ambient temperature is 40 ºC.

3. Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.

4. Keep the camcorder and its accessories out of the reach of babies, toddlers, and children. In particular, small parts such as memory card and battery could be easily dismantled and swallowed by them.

5. Use only the original accessories to avoid possible risks to health and property, and thus meet all related legal regulations.

6. Do not dismantle the camcorder under any circumstances.

7. When using the flash, do not go too close to human eyes (particularly for babies, toddlers, and children) or animal eyes. Otherwise, when the flash fires, the light may cause damage to human eyes or irritate animals.

8. Batteries could explode, for instance. All batteries can cause property damage, injury or burns if a conductive material such as jewelry, keys or beaded chains touch exposed terminals. The material may complete an electrical circuit and become

quite hot. Exercise care in handling any batteries, particularly when placing it inside your pocket, purse, or other container with metal objects. Do not dispose of batteries in fire as they may explode.

9. To prevent electric shock, do not attempt to disassemble or repair your camcorder by yourself.

10. Some camcorder models accept non-rechargeable batteries. When using these batteries, do not charge them. Otherwise, dangers such as explosion and fire may occur.

Warranty

1. Warranty is void if damage or system failure occurred due to outside factors such as collision, fire, flood, dirt, sewage, earthquake, and other force majeure events as well as incorrect usage of electricity or use of non-original accessories.

2. It is the sole responsibility of the user if problems (such as data loss and system failure) occurred due to non-factory installed software, parts, and/or non-original accessories.

3. Do not change the camcorder. Any changes to the camcorder invalidate the warranty.

Taking care of your camcorder

1. Always keep the camcorder in a leather case or pouch for better protection against splashes, dust, and collision.

2. The only way of replacing the battery and the memory card is to open the Battery / Memory cover.

3. Dispose of unwanted batteries and camcorders as permitted by the laws in your countries.

4. Water may cause a fire or electric shock. Therefore, store your camcorder in a dry place.

5. If your camcorder becomes wet, wipe it with a dry cloth as soon as possible.

6. Salt or seawater may cause severe camcorder damage.

7. Do not drop, knock, or shake the camcorder. A rude behavior of using the camcorder may damage the internal electronic circuit board or deform the lens shape.

8. Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to clean the camcorder.

9. Finger grease may be left on the camcorder lens and will result in unclear images or videos. To avoid this problem, be sure to clean the camcorder lens before taking pictures or recording videos. You should also clean the camcorder lens on a regular basis.

10. If the lens is dirty, use a lens brush or soft cloth to clean the lens.

11. Do not touch the lens with your fingers.

12. If a foreign substance or water gets in your camcorder, please turn the power off immediately and disconnect the batteries. Next, remove the foreign substance or water and send it to the maintenance center.

13. Whenever there is data in the external memory card, you should make a backup copy to a computer or disc. So, you can have a backup solution if data loss occurs.

14. All original accessories are designed only for use with this camcorder model you purchased. Do not use these accessories with other camcorder models or camcorders of other brands to avoid unpredictable danger or damage.

15. Before initial use of a memory card, always use the camcorder to format the card first.

16. Remember to slide the write-protect tab (if available) to the unlock position. Otherwise, all data (if any) on the memory card is protected and the card cannot be edited or formatted.

Operating environment

1. Do not use or store your camcorder in the environments listed below:

 Direct sunlight  Dusty places  Next to an air conditioner, electric heater or other heat

sources

 In a closed car that is in direct sunlight  Unstable locations

2. Do not use your camcorder outdoors when it is raining or snowing.

3. Do not use your camcorder in or near water.

4. The camcorder operating temperature is between 0 and 40 degrees Celsius. It is normal for the operating time to be shortened when the temperature is low.

5. The capacity of your camcorder batteries will reduce each time it is charged/emptied.

6. Storage at too high or low temperatures will also result in a gradual capacity loss. As a result, the operating time of your camcorder may be considerably reduced.

7. It is normal for the camcorder to become warm during operation, because the camcorder casing can conduct heat.

BenQ ecoFACTS

BenQ has been dedicated to the design and development of

greener product as part of its aspiration to realize the ideal of the "Bringing Enjoyment 'N Quality to Life" corporate vision with the ultimate goal to achieve a low-carbon society. Beside meeting international regulatory requirement and standards pertaining to environmental management, BenQ has spared no efforts in pushing our initiatives further to incorporate life cycle design in the aspects of material selection, manufacturing, packaging, transportation, using and disposal of the products. BenQ ecoFACTS label lists key eco-friendly design highlights of each product, hoping to ensure that consumers make informed green choices at purchase. Check out BenQ’s CSR Website at http://csr.BenQ.com/ for more details on BenQ’s environmental commitments and achievements.

Precautions

General precautions

• Do not try to disassemble the product by yourself, which may

damage the product or cause electric shock.

• Keep the Digital Video Camera away from the reach of children

or animals to prevent them from swallowing the batteries or small accessories.

• Stop using the Digital Video Camera if any kind of liquid or

foreign object enters the Digital Video Camera. If it happens, power off the Digital Video Camera and contact your dealer for help.

• Do not operate the Digital Video Camera with wet hands; it may

cause electric shock.

• The Digital Video Camera may be damaged in an environment

of high temperature. This camera is designed for use in the temperature between 0°C and 40°C (32°F and 104°F).

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

area that is close to air conditioner or heater.

• It is normal that the temperature of the Digital Video Camera

body rises if the Digital Video Camera works for a long period of time.

• Do not open the 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.

• Before using this Digital Video Camera for important occasions

(such as wedding or overseas trip), be sure to test this Digital Video Camera in order to ensure proper operations of this product.

Power Supply

• Be sure to use the type of battery or adaptor attached to this

Digital Video Camera. Using any other type of battery or adaptor might damage the equipment and render the guarantee void.

• Make sure the batteries are placed in the correct position.

Error in the orientation of batteries might damage this product and result in fire.

• Please remove the batteries to avoid leaking of battery fluid if

the camera is not to be used for a long period of time.

Please remove the crashed or damaged battery immediately to avoid leaking of battery fluid or abnormal expansion.

Disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment by users in private households in the European Union.

This symbol on the product or on the packaging indicates that this can not be disposed of as household waste. You must dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over to the applicable take-back scheme for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. For more information about recycling of this equipment, please contact your city office, the shop where you purchased the

service. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and environment.

equipment or your household waste disposal

FCC Statement

 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.

FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

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1 Overall Introduction

Please read this chapter carefully to understand the features and functions of this Digital Video Camera. The description of this chapter also includes the description of system requirement, package contents, and hardware components.

1.1 System Requirements

This Digital Video Camera requires a unit of computer with the following specifications:

• Windows® Vista / XP / 2000 operating system or Mac OS 10.3

~10.4

• A CPU of at least the equivalent of Intel® Pentium 4 2.8GHz

• At least 2GB of RAM

• Standard USB 1.1 connection port or higher

• At least 64MB of display card

Note: USB 1.1 allows you to transmit files to the host, but using USB 2.0 connection port could increase the transmission speed far faster.

1.2 Features

This Digital Video Camera provides many features and functions including:

• High resolution pixel camera (maximum 16 million pixels)

• Touch screen

• Dual card slot (1 SD and 1 Micro SD)

• Slow motion Playback

In addition, this video camera has a USB mass storage hard disk, and SD card reader.

1.3 Accessories

This package should contain the following items. In case there is

any missing or damaged item, please contact your dealer immediately.

1.4 External View

1 Lens 2 LED Torch 11 Power 3 Self-timer Indicator 4 Status Display 13 Mode Button 5 Recording Button 14 Tripod socket

6 USB/HD/TV/Audio Output 15 7 Zoom Button 16 Microphone

8 Speaker 17 Hand Strap 9 Playback Button

10 Menu Button 12 Light Button

Battery / Memory Card Compartment

1.5 Adjusting LCD Display

Before taking picture or recording movie clips, please rotate according to the illustrations below.

2 Getting Started

2.1 Inserting SD Card(s)

1. Open the battery cover.

2. Insert an SD card with the label facing downwards..

Note: Do not remove or insert SD cards when the power of the Digital Video Camera is on to avoid damaging files.

2.2 Loading the Battery

Please use only the battery provided or recommended by the manufacturer or dealer.

Note: Insert the battery correctly according to this description. Error in inserting the battery could result in damage to this Digital Video Camera and result in fire.

1. Open the battery cover.

2. Insert the battery according to the illustration.

3. Close the battery cover.

Battery Status Indicator:

Battery full Battery half full

Battery empty  Charging battery (A new battery should be

charged at least 4 hours.)

 The device power is supplied by DC input. (No

battery inside.)

2.3 Charging the Battery

You can use the adaptor attached to charge the lithium battery, whether the system is on or off

Insert the lithium battery into the Digital Video Camera and connect the camera to the cable of the adaptor. You can also charge the battery by a PC when the system is off.

2.4

The gestures of using the touch

screen

2.4.1 Single touch

The single touch function acts as a hotkey menu to adjust basic settings directly on the display.

1. Mode change (DV, DSC and Voice Recording)

2. Resolution change (Full HD, HD, WVGA, WEB or 16M, 8M, 5M,

3M)

2.4.2 Slide

Slide right or left to view the previous file or the next file in Playback Mode.

2.4.3 Rotate

Under Playback Mode, you can rotate the image by 90°/step as shown below.

2.5 Buttons & Functions

Description

Power Button

Button

LIGHT Button

MODE

Button

Zoom

Button

Button Function

Press the button to turn ON/OFF the power.

Press the button to display the main OSD menu.

-Press [MODE] to access different models of DV, DSC and Voice recording.

- Press [LIGHT] to turn ON/OFF the LED Torch

-[MENU] and [PLAY BACK],2 buttons can be used for selection of the relevant functions. [LIGHT] is for left and [MODE] is for right.

-This Digital Video Camera is equipped with 4X digital zoom function. digital zoom is supported in 720P or lower video resolutions.

- The [T] and [W] buttons can be used for function selection in the mode of [MENU]

Please note that the 4X

Press the start/stop button

Recording

button

Playback

Button

to take the image, or to start/stop movie clip and voice recording.

Press the Playback button to enter Playback mode and playback the last file.

2.6 About LED Indicators

Below table describes the meaning of the camera LED indicators:

Power

Recording

Self-timer

Indicator Color

Green Turning power on. Red blinking Recording Red blinking Start of Self-timer.

Definition

2.7 Initial settings before use

2.7.1 Setting Date and Time

Turn on the Digital Video Camera to set up the date and time

for the first time. Set the date and time by moving up/down button or touching the screen to select.

2. Press left/right to highlight each column. Press Up/Down or touch the screen to select the column to adjust the value. Press Menu Button to store the value you change or touch the screen to adjust the Year, Date and Time before pressing the Return Button ( ) to store the

value and leave the setting.

3 LCD Display Information

3.1 In Movie Clip Mode

The following illustration shows the LCD display layout and icon description in the DV Mode ( ).

5 6

Movie Clip recording indicator

Motion Detection

Night Mode indicator

Exposure compensation indicator

Color effect indicator Metering Mode

7 8

White balance indicator Battery status indicator

Remaining recording time indicator

14 15

Resolution indicator

Backlight indicator

Histogram indicator

Playback indicator

Digital Zoom indicator Menu Button Memory Status indicator

: SD card 1 indicator; : SD card 2 indicator

: Internal memory indicator (displayed

when there is no SD card) Tap to toggle between the following two

states:

● AF Lock on -Real-time continuous auto focus is thus disabled. Yet, the previously focused object can still be kept in focus without becoming blurred while other new

Note:

The AF Lock feature is not supported while the camcord

er is

subjects appear in the LCD monitor.

● AF Lock off - This is the default value, and thus enables real-time continuous auto focus. Yet, the previously focused object might become blurred (not in focus) while other new subjects appear in the LCD monitor.

connected to a TV.

3.2 In Voice Recording Mode

The following illustration shows the LCD display layout and icon description in the Voice Recording Mode ( ).

1 2

3 4

Voice Recording Mode indicator Battery status indicator

Recording time left indicator Playback Button

Menu Button Memory Status indicator

: SD card 1 indicator; : SD card 2 indicator

: Internal memory indicator (displayed

when there is no SD card)

3.3 In DSC Mode

The following illustration shows the LCD display layout and icon description in the DSC Mode ( ).

DSC Mode indicator

Night Mode indicator

EV compensation indicator

Effect indicator

6 7

Metering Mode

White balance indicator Battery indicator

Number of pictures left.

Resolution indicator

Backlight indicator

Histogram indicator

12 13 14

Playback Button Digital zoom indicator Menu Button

Memory Status indicator

: SD card 1 indicator; : SD card 2 indicator

: Internal memory indicator (displayed

when there is no SD card) Burst

Self-timer indicator

4 Using the Camera

4.1 Shooting a Movie Clip

1. DV mode is the default setting after you power on the Digital Video Camera.

2. Press the Recording button to start or stop moving recording.

3. The Digital Video Camera will store the Movie clip automatically.

DV Mode Indicator

4. LCD screen ratio will be different depending on the setting of Movie Clip resolution. Please refer to the table shown below:

Video Resolution

FHD ( 1920 x 1080 ) HD (1280 x 720) WVGA (848 x 480)

WEB (320 x 240)

Preview

16:9 ratio

4:3 ratio

4.2 Voice Recording:

1. Turn on the Digital Video Camera.

2. Press the MODE button to enter Voice Recording mode or

touch the screen hotkey.

3. Press the Recording button to start or stop Voice recording.

Voice Recording Mode

Files may

not be played back.

4.3 Movie Clip / Voice Clip Playback

The folder/file name has been changed on your computer.

2. When an image file has been processed by a computer or when the image file was recorded using a model other than that of your digital video camera, playback on the device is not guaranteed..

1. In Movie/Voice Recording Mode, press Playback Button to display recently stored file on the LCD screen.

Playback

Playback Mode indicator

2. Press up/down, left/right to view the stored file. Press the Recording Button to playback or touch the screen to select Playback of the file.

3. To pause the Playback of file, press the Recording Button or touch the screen icon ( ).

4. Press the Playback Button to return to Movie/Voice Recording Mode.

1/2

5. You can also playback the movie clip at a different speed by touching the screen icon ( ) ON/OFF.

Playback speed is as below when the Slow Motion is ““““OFF””””:

Rewind Rewind 4X play Forward Rewind 8X play Forward Rewind 16X play Forward

play Forward

Playback speed is as below when the Slow Motion is “ON”:

Rewind Rewind 1/4X play Forward Rewind 1/8X play Forward Rewind 1/16X play Forward

play Forward

4.4 Shooting / Playback images

4.4.1 Taking a picture

1. Turn on the power and set the digital video camera to the DSC mode,

2. Press the Recording Button to capture images.

DSC Mode indicator

Playback

4.4.2 Images Playback

1. In DSC Mode, press Playback Button to display the images on the LCD screen.

2. Press up/down, or left/right to view the stored files. Press the Recording Button to replay or touch the screen to playback.

Playback Mode Indicator

3. Touch the return button ( ) to return to full screen for viewing images.

4. Touch the screen icon ( or ). Then, you can move the image up/down or left/right.

5. Press Playback Button again to return to DSC Mode.

5 LCD Display Information

5.1 Movie Clip Recording Mode:

Please refer to the following table regarding the description of each icon and symbol.

1 2 3

4 5

6 7 8 9

File Protect indicator Battery status indicator Playback Mode icon

Length of each Movie Clip Resolution indicator

Return Button Fast forward Playback Button Playback/Pause button Fast rewind Playback Button

10 11

100-0001

Notes:

1. Maximum capacity of each recorded file is 4GB.

2. Setting of high resolution will result in larger file and therefore shorter recording time.

Menu Button Sound volume touch icons

Folder and file number Slow motion Playback

5.2 Voice Recording Mode:

Please refer to the following table regarding the description of each icon and symbol.

1 2 3 4

5 6 7 8

9 10 11

100-0001

File Protect indicator Battery status indicator Playback Mode icon Length of each voice recording.

Playback mode indicator Fast forward Playback Button Playback/Pause Button Fast rewind Playback Button Menu Button Sound volume touch icons Folder and file number

5.3 DSC Playback Mode

Please refer to the following illustration to familiarize yourself with icons and symbols of DSC Playback Mode.

DPOF（Digital Print Order Format）indicator

File Protect indicator Exposure compensation indicator

White balance

Battery status indicator Image Playback Mode icon

Number of pictures left

9 10 11 12

Resolution indicator Return Button Menu Button Zoom- Out indicator Zoom- In indicator

6 Menu Mode

When a menu screen is displayed, the Menu button is used to move through the highlighted items in the submenu or to select a menu item.

6.1 Menu options of Movie Clip Mode

Set your digital video camera to Movie Clip Mode and press the MENU Button to show the Movie options menu.

6.1.1 Movie Clip Resolution

1. Turn on the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the DV Mode.

2. Press Menu Button and press Up/Down Button to highlight the Resolution item. Press the Recording Button to display submenu; or touch the screen to select the item.

3. Press Up/Down Button to select FHD, HD, WVGA or WEB. Press the Recording Button to confirm; or touch the screen to select the item.

FHD

WVGA

WEB

1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 848 x 480 320 x 240

Note: 1.When setting to FHD, HD or WVGA resolution, the LCD display aspect ratio is 16:9.

2.When setting to WEB video resolution, the LCD display aspect ratio is 4:3.

6.1.2 White Balance

1. Turn on the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the DV Mode.

2. Press Menu Button and move the the White Balance item. Press the submenu; or touch the screen to select the item.

3. Press

Up/Down

Button to select Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent or Tungsten. Press the confirm; or touch the screen to select the item.

Auto

The Digital Video Camera automatically adjusts white balance.

Up/Down

Button to highlight

Recording

Button to display

Recording

Button to

Daylight

Cloudy

Fluorescent

Tungsten

The setting is suitable for outdoor recording in daylight. The setting is suitable for recording in cloudy or shady

environments. The setting is suitable for indoor with fluorescent lamp

lighting, or environments with high color temperature. The setting is suitable for indoor with incandescent lamp

light, or environments with low color temperature.

6.1.3 Effect

1. Turn on the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the DV Mode.

2. Press Menu Button and press the the Effect item. Press the submenu; or touch the screen to select the item.

3. Press the

Recording

the item.

Normal

B&W

Sepia

Up/Down

Button to select Normal, B/W or Sepia. Press

Button to confirm; or touch the screen to select

Make recordings in nature color

Make recordings in B&W (Black and White) color

Make recordings in Sepia-toned color

Up/Down

Recording

Button to highlight

Button to display

6.1.4 Metering

1. Turn on the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the DV Mode.

2. Press Menu Button and move the the Metering item. Press the submenu; or touch the screen to select the item.

3. Press

Up/Down

Press the

Button to select Spot, Center or Touch AE.

Recording

Button to confirm; or touch the screen to

select the item.

Spot

Center

Touch AE

This setting is to ensure correct exposure for the object even if the background is very bright or very dark.

Use this setting to preserve background details while letting lighting conditions at the center of the frame define exposure.

Touch the object to make it with suitable light.

Up/Down

Recording

Button to highlight

Button to display

6.1.5 Backlight

1. Turn on the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the DV

Mode.

2. Press Menu Button and move the

Backlight item. Press the or touch the screen to select the item.

3. Press

Up/Down

Button to confirm; or touch the screen to select the item.

Button to select On or Off. Press the

Up/Down

Recording

Button to highlight the

Button to display submenu;

Recording

6.1.6 Night Mode

1. Turn on the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the DV Mode.

2. Press Menu Button and press the the Night Mode item. Press the submenu; or touch the screen to select the item.

3. Press

Up/Down

Recording

item.

Button to select On or Off. Press the

Button to confirm; or touch the screen to select the

Up/Down Recording

Button to highlight

Button to display

6.1.7 Motion Detection

When Motion Detection is turned on, the camera will detect the motion for Movie Clip recording without human intervention. When the AE variation is detected, the recording will start immediately.

1. Turn on the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the DV Mode.

2. Press Menu Button and move the the Motion Detection item. Press the display submenu; or touch the screen to select the item.

3. Press

Up/Down

Recording

item.

Button to select On or Off. Press the

Button to confirm; or touch the screen to select the

Up/Down

Button to highlight

Recording

Button to

6.1.8 EV Compensation

You can adjust the value of the exposure compensation which is ranged from -2.0EV to +2.0EV (at 0.5EV increment). The higher the EV value, the brighter the image will be.

1. Turn on the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the DV Mode.

2. Press Menu Button and move the the EV Compensation item. Press the display submenu; or touch the screen to select the item.

3. Press

Up/Down

2.0). Press the screen to select the item.

Button to adjust the Exposure value (-2.0 ~ +

Recording

Up/Down

Button to confirm; or touch the

Button to highlight

Recording

Button to

6.1.9 EIS (Electronic Image Stabilizer)

1. Turn on the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the DV Mode.

2. Press Menu Button and press the highlight the EIS item. Press the display submenu; or touch the screen to select the item.

3. Press

Up/Down

Recording

select the item.

Button to confirm; or touch the screen to

Button to select On or Off. Press the

Up/Down Recording

Button to

6.2 Menus of Movie Clip/Voice Playback

When in Movie Clip mode, press the Menu Button to show the Movie Clip options menu.

6.2.1 Delete

1. Turn on the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the Movie Clip/Voice Playback Mode.

2. Press Menu Button and move the the Delete item. Press the submenu; or touch the screen to select the item.

3. Use

Up/Down

the

Recording

the item.

Button to select Delete One or Delete All. Press

Button to confirm; or touch the screen to select

Up/Down

Recording

Button to highlight

Button to display

4. Touch the screen to select the item.

Delete One

Delete All

Note: The file cannot be recovered once it is deleted. Therefore, please make sure you have backed up the file before Delete. Protect files cannot be deleted. Before deleting, you must unlock it

Delete the current file

Delete all files stored in the Digital Video Camera

6.2.2 Protect

1. Turn on the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the Movie Clip/Voice Playback Mode.

2. Press Menu Button and move the the Protect item. Press the submenu; or touch the screen to select the item.

3. Use

Up/Down

or Unlock All. Press the the screen to select the item.

Button to select Lock One, Local All, Unlock One

Recording

Protect Lock

Up/Down

Recording

Button to highlight

Button to display

Button to confirm; or touch

Note: To unlock the file from Protect, repeat steps stated above. When the Protection is relieved from Protect mode, the locked icon will disappear.

6.3 Menu options of Camera Mode

When in DSC Mode, press Menu Button to display camera mode option Menu.

6.3.1 Still Image Resolution

1. Turn on the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the DSC Mode.

2. Press Menu Button and move the the Resolution item. Press the submenu; or touch the screen to select the item.

3. Press

Up/Down

the

Recording

the item.

16M

Button to select 16M, 8M, 5M or 3M. Press

Button to confirm; or touch the screen to select

4608 x 3456 pixels (Interpolation) 3200 x 2400 pixels (Interpolation)

2592 x 1944 pixels

2048 x 1536 pixels

Up/Down

Recording

Button to highlight

Button to display

6.3.2 White Balance

1. Turn on the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the DSC Mode.

2. Press Menu Button and move the the White Balance item. Press the submenu; or touch the screen to select the item.

3. Use

Up/Down

Fluorescent or Tungsten. Press the confirm; or touch the screen to select the item.

Button to select Auto, Daylight, Cloudy,

Up/Down

Button to highlight

Recording

Button to display

Recording

Button to

6.3.3 Effect

1. Turn on the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the DSC Mode.

2. Press Menu Button and move the the Effect item. Press the submenu; or touch the screen to select the item.

3. Use

Up/Down

the

Recording

the item.

Button to select Normal, B/W or Sepia. Press Button to confirm; or touch the screen to select

Up/Down

Recording

Button to highlight

Button to display

6.3.4 Metering

1. Turn on the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the DSC Mode.

2. Press Menu Button and move the the Metering item. Press the submenu; or touch the screen to select the item.

3. Press

Up/Down

Press the select the item.

Recording

Button to select Spot, Center or Touch AE.

Button to confirm; or touch the screen to

Up/Down

Recording

Button to highlight

Button to display

6.3.5 Backlight

1. Turn on the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the DSC Mode.

2. Press Menu Button and move the the Backlight item. Press the submenu; or touch the screen to select the item.

3. Press

Up/Down

Recording

item.

Button to select On or Off. Press the

Button to confirm; or touch the screen to select the

Up/Down

Recording

Button to highlight

Button to display

6.3.6 Night Mode

1. Turn on the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the DSC Mode.

2. Press Menu Button and move the the Night Mode item. Press the submenu; or touch the screen to select the item.

3. Press

Up/Down

Recording

item.

Button to select On or Off. Press the

Button to confirm; or touch the screen to select the

Up/Down Recording

Button to highlight

Button to display

6.3.7 Self-timer

1. Turn on the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the DSC Mode.

2. Press Menu Button and use the Self-timer item. Press the submenu; or touch the screen to select the item.

3. Press

Up/Down

the

Recording

the item.

Button to selectOff, 2 secs. or 10 secs. Press

Button to confirm; or touch the screen to select

Up/Down

Recording

Button to highlight the

Button to display

With 2 secs. Self-timer:

The image will be taken 2 seconds after the shutter is released.

With 10 secs. Self-timer:

The image will be taken 10 seconds after the shutter is released.

6.3.8 Burst

You can continuously shooting three pictures by this function, started by pressing the Recording Button and ending automatically by taken three pictures.

1. Turn on the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in

the DSC Mode.

2. Press Menu Button and press the

highlight the Burst item. Press the display submenu; or touch the screen to select the item.

3. Press

Up/Down

Recording

select the item.

Button to confirm; or touch the screen to

Button to select Off or ON. Press the

Up/Down

Recording

Button to

6.3.9 EV compensation

You can adjust the value of the exposure compensation which is ranged from -2.0EV to +2.0EV (at 0.5EV increment). The higher the EV value, the brighter the image will be.

1. Turn on the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the DSC Mode.

2. Press Menu Button and press the highlight the EV Compression item. Press the

Recording

screen to select the item.

3. Press ~ +2.0). Press the touch the screen to select the item.

Button to display submenu; or touch the

Up/Down

Button to adjust the exposure value (-2.0

Recording

Up/Down

Button to confirm; or

Button to

6.4 Menus of Playback

6.4.1 Delete

Use this function to delete the files.

Turn on the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the

Playback Mode.

Press Menu Button and press the Up/Down Button; or touch

the screen to select the file to be deleted or to delete all files.

Press the Up/Down Button or touch the screen to select

“Delete one” or “Delete All” to display submenu.

Touch the screen to select the item.

Note: The files cannot be recovered once deleted. Therefore, please make sure you have a backup file before delete. The protect files will not be able to delete. Before delete of Protected file, you must unlock the file.

Protect Lock

6.4.2 Protect

Turn on the power of Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the Playback Mode.

Choose the file which you want to protect.

Press Menu Button and move the Up/Down Button to highlight the Protect item. Press the Recording Button to display submenu; or touch the screen to select the item.

Press Up/Down Button or touch the screen to select item. Press the Recording Button or touch the screen to confirm. The Locked icon will be displayed to indicate the file is Protected.

Note: Repeat above steps to unlock the file. When the file is unlocked, the locked icon will disappear.

6.4.3 Autoplay

1. Turn on the power of Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the Playback Mode.

2. Press Menu Button and move the highlight the Auto play item. Press the to display submenu; or touch the screen to select the item.

Press Up/Down Button or touch the screen to select “Off”, 1

second

, or “

3 secs."

automatically.

The images will be displayed

Up/Down

Recording

Button to

Button

6.4.4 Rotate

1. Turn on the power of the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the Playback Mode.

2. Use

Up/Down

the

Recording

Left 90° or Right 90°.

Button to highlight Rotate item and press

Button; or touch the screen to select the

6.4.5 DPOF

Use DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) function to indicate the printing information stored in the memory card.

1. Turn on the power of the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the Playback Mode. Press Playback Button and press Menu Button to display Image Playback Menu; or touch the screen to select the item.

2. Use

3. Use the

Up/Down

the

Recording

submenu.

or touch the screen to select the item. The DPOF icon

will be shown to indicate the files that are ordered for

printing.

Button to highlight the DPOF item. Press

Button; or touch the screen to display

Up/Down

Button and press the

Recording

Button;

DPOF

4. Press the Playback Button or touch the screen to exit the image.

Note:1. A memory card is required for the DPOF function.

2. If DPOF is set, the pictures to be printed are ordered to print.

6.5 Setting Menu

Setting Menu can be used to select all kinds of the Digital Video Camera settings.

6.5.1 Information

This function can be used to display information on the LCD screen to help you capture the best movie and image clips.

1. Turn On the Digital Video Camera and switch to SET

Mode.

2. Press

3. Press

Up/Down

Press the the screen to select the item.

Up/Down

Off. Press the screen to select the item.

Button to highlight Information item.

Recording

Button to display submenu; or touch

Button to select Normal, Histogram, or

Recording

Button to confirm; or touch the

6.5.2 Date / Time

Please refer to 2.7.1 the Setting of Date and time.

6.5.3 Beep

1. Turn on the power of Digital Video Camera and switch to SET Mode. Press the highlight the Beep and press the Button to confirm or touch the screen to select.

2. Use Off.

Up/Down

Button or touch the screen to select On or

Up/Down

Button up or down to

Recording

selection

6.5.4 Default

Use this function to reset all settings to default settings.

1. Turn on the power of Digital Video Camera and switch to SET Mode.

2. Press

3. Use

Up/Down

the

Recording

screen to select the item.

Up/Down

or “X” NO. Press the touch the screen to select the item.

Button to highlight Default item. Press

Button to display submenu; or touch the

Button or touch the screen to select “O” YES

Recording

Button to confirm; or

6.5.5 TV standard

Use the TV standard to set the TV system for your area.

1. Turn on the power of Digital Video Camera and switch to SET Mode.

2. Use

3. Use

TV out standard setting reference

NTSC

PAL

Up/Down

Press the the screen to select the item.

Up/Down

Recording

the item.

Button to highlight the TV standard item.

Recording

Button to confirm; or touch the screen to select

USA, Canada, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Mexico Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Denmark,

Finland, Germany, UK, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Norway

Button to display submenu; or touch

Button to select NTSC or PAL. Press the

6.5.6 Auto Power Off

This function can be used to turn off the Digital Video Camera automatically after not using it for a period of time.

1. Turn on the Digital Video Camera and switch to SET

Mode.

2. Press

3. Press

Up/Down

Press the the screen to select the item.

Up/Down

touch the screen to select the item.

Button to highlight Auto Power Off item.

Recording

Button to display submenu; or touch

Button to select Off, 3 mins, or 5 mins; or

6.5.7 Frequency

Use the Frequency option to set the frequency system for your area.

1. Turn on the power of Digital Video Camera and switch to SET Mode.

2. Use

3. Use

Frequency setting reference:

Up/Down

item. Press the or touch the screen to select the item.

Up/Down

Recording

the item.

50HZ

60HZ

Button to highlight the Frequency selection

Recording

Button to select 50 HZ or 60 HZ. Press the

Button to confirm; or touch the screen to select

UK, Germany, Spain, Italy, France, Netherlands, Portugal, Russia, China, Japan

USA, Taiwan, Korea, Japan

Button to display submenu;

6.5.8 Language

1. Turn on the power of the Digital Video Camera and switch to SET Mode. Move Language and press the touch the screen to select.

2. Press

Up/Down

following languages: English, German, French, Italian, Japanese, Spanish, Portuguese, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Turkish, Russian, Thai, Arabian or Korean.

Up/Down

Button or touch the screen to select the

Button to highlight the

Recording

button to confirm or

6.5.9 Format

This function allows you to format the memory card or the built-in memory.

1. Turn on the power of Digital Video Camera and switch to SET Mode.

2. Press

3. Press

4. The format of the current storage media (memory card

Note: All the data stored in the memory card or flash memory will be deleted after formatting.

Up/Down

the

Recording

submenu.

Press the screen to select the item.

or internal memory) is now completed.

Button to highlight Format item. Press

Button or touch the screen to display

Up/Down

Button to select “O” Yes or “X” NO.

Recording

Button to confirm; or touch the

6.5.10 File Number(Default: Series)

This setting allows you to name the files. If “Series” is selected, the file name will follow the latest stored file

consecutively. If “Reset” is selected, the next file name will start from 0001 even

after formatting, deleting or inserting a new memory card.

1. Turn on the power of Digital Video Camera and switch to SET Mode.

2. Press

3. Use

Up/Down

Press the the screen to select the item.

Up/Down

the

Recording

select the item.

Button to highlight File Number item.

Recording

Button to display submenu; or touch

Button to select Series or Reset. Press

Button to confirm; or touch the screen to

6.5.11 LCD brightness

This function can be used to adjust the brightness of the screen.

1. Turn on the Digital Video Camera and switch to SET Mode.

2. Use

3. Press

Up/Down

Press the the screen to select the item.

Press the screen to select the item.

Button to highlight LCD brightness item.

Recording

Up/Down

Button to display submenu; or touch

Button to select High, Medium, or Low.

Recording

Button to confirm; or touch the

6.5.12 Instant Review

This function can be used to instantly browse the files after taking the picture.

1. Turn on the Digital Video Camera and switch to SET Mode.

2. Press

3. Press

Up/Down

Press the the screen to select the item.

Up/Down

Press the screen to select the item.

Button to highlight Instant Review item.

Recording

Button to display submenu; or touch

Button to select 1 sec., 3 secs, or 5 secs.

Recording

Button to confirm; or touch the

6.5.13 Memory

Use this function to select data storage location.

1. Turn on the Digital Video Camera and switch to SET Mode.

2. Press

3. Press

Note: The images or movie clips can be stored in a built-in flash memory or external SD cards. When the SD cards are inserted, the files will be stored in the external SD cards rather than the internal flash memory. On the other hand, the files will be stored in the built-in flash memory when SD card(s) is not inserted.

Up/Down

the

Recording

screen to select the item.

Press the screen to select the item.

Button to highlight Memory item. Press

Button to display submenu; or Touch the

Up/Down

Button to select Internal, SD1, or SD2.

Recording

Button to confirm; or touch the

6.5.14 Volume

Use this function to adjust the sound volume.

1. Turn on the Digital Video Camera and switch to SET Mode.

2. Press the Press the the screen to select the item.

3. Press the Low. Press the the screen to select the item.

Up/Down

Recording

Up/Down

Button to highlight Volume item.

Button to display submenu; or touch

Button to select High, Medium, or

Recording

Button to confirm; or touch

6.5.15 Start-up LOGO

Use this function to the image that is displayed on the LCD when the digital camcorder is turned on.

1. Turn on the Digital Camcorder and switch to Setup Menu.

2. Press the Up/Down Button to highlight the Star-up Logo item. Press the Recording Button or touch the icon on the screen to display the submenu.

3. Press the Up/Down Button to select Default or User Setting. Press the Recording Button or touch the screen to select the item.

6.5.16 Face Detection

You can use the Face Detection function to detect faces in a scene automatically during a photo shoot

1. Turn on the Digital Camcorder and switch to Setup Menu.

2. Press the Up/Down Button to highlight the Star-up Logo item. Press the Recording Button or touch the icon on the screen to display the submenu.

3. Press the UP/Down Button to select Yes or no. Press the Recording Button or touch the screen to select the item.

7 PC and TV Connection

7.1 Connecting to the Computer

As shown in the illustration, use the USB cable provided to connect the Digital Video Camera to a PC for file transmission.

7.2 Connecting to a Standard TV

As shown in the illustration, use the video cable to connect the Digital Video Camera to a standard TV.

7.3 Connecting to a HD TV

As shown in the illustration, use the HDMI cable provided to connect the Digital Video Camera to a HD TV for high resolution picture display.

Note: Some TVs may not recognize the video format (1080p, 30fps). Please check the user manuals of your TVs for more assistance.

8 Installing the Software

1. Place the CD ROM attached into the CD player.

2. If the CD is not executed automatically, please use Windows File Manager to execute the Install_CD.exe file in the CD.

The following screen will be displayed.

3. Press the Menu item and follow the Installation process and follow the instructions on screen.

9 Editing Software

ArcSoft Total Media Extreme(TME) ™ manages your media for you, and gives you tons of fun and exciting ways to create and share projects featuring your photo, video, and music files. Edit, enhance and add creative effects to your photos. You can

 Create your own movies or photo slide shows complete with

soundtrack.

 Upload your files easily to YouTube™!  Or share them through simple email attachments or popular

photo printing.

 You can go to http://www.arcsoft.com/ for more information.

10 Appendix

Specifications

Sensor 5 Mega Pixels, 1/3.2 inch CMOS

Zoom

Lens

Focus Range

LCD 3.0 inch 230K LCD

Movie Mode

Image

Resolution

Shutter Speed

Digital: Up to 4X (Preview) / Up to 8X (Playback)

(f = 38-190mm, 35mm equivalent)

FHD (1920x1080, @ 30 fps)

WVGA (848x480, @ 60 fps)

16M (4608x3456) / 8M (3200x2400) /

5M (2592x1944) / 3M (2048x1536)

Optical 5X

f = 5-25 mm

F=3.5-3.7

Normal: 10m ~ Infinity

HD (1280x720, @ 30 fps)

Web (320x240, @ 30 fps)

Auto: 1/4000 ~ 1/2 sec.

Night: 1/4000 ~ 2 sec.

Slow Motion /

LED Torch / Dual Card (one SD & one micro SD) /

Feature

White Balance Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Fluorescent / Tungsten

Exposure –2.0 ~ +2.0 EV (0.5EV / step)

ISO Auto

Face Detection / Motion Detection /

Touch AE / Night Mode / Backlight Compensation

Power Source

Storage Type

File Format

Dimensions /

Accessory

Weight

Interface

1050mAh Rechargeable Li-ion Battery

Movie recording time: around 110 minutes

SD/SDHC compatible ( up to 32GB )

Still Image: JPEG (EXIF 2.2 compatible)

Video: MOV (H.264)

106.2 X 65.0 X 37.1 mm

170 g (without battery & SD card)

Digital output: USB 2.0 compatible

Audio / Video output ( NTSC/PAL)

HDMI

USB cable / AV cable / HDMI cable /

Pouch / Software CD / Quick Start Guide /

Adaptor / Li-ion battery

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