BenQ M33 User Manual

M33

Digital Camcorder

User Manual

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Table of Contents

1	Introduction.........................................		13
2	Getting Started...................................		20
2.2	Inserting the battery .........................................		21
2.3	Charging the battery.........................................		23
2.4	Turning on/off the digital video camera ..........		24
2.6	Initial Settings....................................................		25
	2.6.1	Setting the date and time................................	25
	2.6.2	Setting the language .........................................	25
3	Using the Digital Video Camera........		26
	3.1.1	The recording screen ......................................	27
3.2	Video menu ........................................................		29
	3.2.1	Quality ................................................................	29
	3.2.2	Pre-recording.....................................................	30
	3.2.3	Time Lapse.........................................................	30
	3.2.4	Motion Detection.............................................	31
	3.2.5	White Balance ...................................................	31
	3.2.6	AE Meter ............................................................	32
	3.2.7	Digital Effect.......................................................	32
	3.2.8	Digital Zoom .....................................................	33
	3.2.9	Director Mode..................................................	33
3.3	Playback videos .................................................		35
	3.3.1	Slow motion playback......................................	37
3.4	Video playback settings.....................................		38
	3.4.1	Protect File.........................................................	38

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	3.4.2	Play Option ........................................................	38
	3.4.3	Delete File..........................................................	40
3.5	Shooting photos.................................................		41
	3.5.1	The shooting screen ........................................	41
3.6	Camera menu ....................................................		43
	3.6.1	Capture Mode...................................................	43
	3.6.2	Instant View........................................................	44
	3.6.3	Self Timer............................................................	44
	3.6.4	White Balance ...................................................	45
	3.6.5	AE Meter ............................................................	45
	3.6.6	AE ISO ................................................................	46
	3.6.7	Digital Effect.......................................................	46
	3.6.8	Digital Zoom .....................................................	47
3.7	Viewing photos...................................................		48
	3.8.1	Protect File.........................................................	50
	3.8.2	Slide Show..........................................................	50
	3.8.3	Delete File..........................................................	51
	3.8.4	DPOF ..................................................................	52
	3.8.5	Rotate .................................................................	52
4	Using Setup menu ..............................		54
	4.1.1	System.................................................................	55
	4.1.2	File Number.......................................................	55
	4.1.3	Time Setup.........................................................	55
	4.1.4	Format.................................................................	56
	4.1.5	Default Setting...................................................	57
	4.1.6	LCD Brightness.................................................	57
	4.1.7	Date/Time Stamp..............................................	58
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	4.1.8	Auto Power Off ................................................	58
	4.1.9	Language .............................................................	59
	4.1.10	Information ........................................................	59
	4.1.11	Beep Sound........................................................	60
	4.1.12	Start Logo...........................................................	60
	4.1.13	Anti-flicker .........................................................	61
	4.1.14	Recording Audio Gain .....................................	61
	4.1.15	SD ........................................................................	62
	4.1.16	Auto Hide Info ..................................................	62
5	Connecting to other devices..............		63
6	Editing software ..................................		65
	Troubleshooting ...........................................................		66
7	Specifications.......................................		67

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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

Copyright 2012 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.

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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. The recycling of materials will help to

Battery conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human

health and environment.

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

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CE Regulatory Notice

We,

Name: BenQ Europe B.V.

Address: Meerenakkerweg 1-17, 5652 AR, Eindhoven, the Netherlands

Tel/Fax: [phone]

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 and ErP 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.

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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:

zReorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

zIncrease the separation between the equipment and receiver.

zConnect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

zConsult 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.

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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 LED torch, do not go too close to human eyes (particularly for babies, toddlers, and children) or animal eyes. Otherwise, when the LED torch fires flash, 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.

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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.

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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:

z Direct sunlight z Dusty places

z Next to an air conditioner, electric heater or other heat sources

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zIn a closed car that is in direct sunlight

zUnstable 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.

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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. Besides 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.

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1 Introduction

Thank you for purchasing this advanced Digital Video Camera.

This user guide will get you started and ready to make the most of your digital video camera.

1.1 System requirements

For PC connection, be sure your PC meets the following specifications: For Windows:

•Windows XP SP2 / Vista / Win 7

•Processor with at least Pentium IV 3.2GHz / AMD Athlon FX 2.6GHz or higher

•2GB RAM at least

•nVIDIA Geforce 7600GT / Ati X1600 series or later

•USB port

•16-bit color display compatible monitor (1280x1024, 32-bit color display recommended)

•250 MB of available hard disk space

•CD-ROM drive

For Macintosh:

•Mac OS 10.4 or higher

•Power Mac G3 or higher

•Minimum 256MB RAM

•110MB of available hard disk space

•USB port

•CD-ROM drive

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1.2 Features

•Full HD camera (1920x1080 @ 30fps)

•3.0” Touch screen

•Time lapse recording

•Motion detection recording

•High power LED for infrared night vision

•Dual memory card slot

1.3 Package contents

The package contains the following items. In case there is any missing or damaged item, contact your dealer immediately.

Digital video camera

CD-ROM

Pouch

Quick guide

HDMI cable

Video cable

USB cable

AC adapter

Lithium battery

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1.4 External view

Top, Bottom, and Front views

		Top View	Bottom View
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						8
1						9

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3						Front View
4									10
5
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No. Item

1Lens Cover Latch

2Speaker

3Zoom Lever

4Lens Cover

5LED Light

No. Item

6Infrared Light

7Tripod Socket

8Memory Card Slot Cover

9Battery Compartment Latch

10 Microphone

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Left, Right, and Rear views

	Left View									Right View
																	3
																4
1														6		5
				Rear View
												7
												8
			2									9

No.	Item
1	Hand Strap
2	Battery Compartment
3	Playback Button
4	Power Button
5	Navigation Buttons

No. Item

6USB/HDMI Connector Cover

7Mode Button

8LED Indicator

9Record Button

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1.5 Buttons operation

See the table below for a description of each button’s function.

	Item		Function
	Power Button	Press to turn the digital video camera on or
		off.
	Mode Button	Press to switch between Video or Camera
		mode.
		•	In Video mode, press to start recording a
	Record Button	•	video. Press it again to stop recording.
			In Camera mode, press to capture a
			photo.
	Playback Button	In Video or Camera modes, press to enter
		Playback mode.
		•	In Video mode:
			¾ Press S to select the desired lighting
			mode.
			¾ Press T to enable/disable AF setting.
			¾ Press W or X to adjust exposure
		•	settings.
			In Camera mode:
	Navigation		¾ Press S to select the desired lighting
	Buttons		mode.
	(S/T/W/X/OK)		¾ Press T to select the desired focus
			mode (Normal / Macro / AF Lock).
			¾ Press W or X to adjust exposure
		•	settings.
			In Video Playback mode:
			¾ Press W or X to view the recorded
			videos and press OK to view the video
			in full screen.
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Item		Function
		¾ Press OK to start the video playback.
		Press OK again to pause/resume.
		¾ During the video playback, press and
		hold W to rewind the playback and
		press and X to fast forward the
	•	playback.
		In Camera Playback mode:
		¾ Press W or X to view the recorded
		photos and press OK to view the
		image in full screen.
		¾ When the image is zoomed in, use
	•	S/T/W/X to view the zoomed image.
		In Video/Camera/Setup menu mode:
		¾ Press W or X to select the menu item
		or desired setting.
		¾ Press OK to confirm the selection.
	•	In Video and Camera modes, slide to the
		right/left to zoom in/out when recording
	•	videos or shooting photos.
Zoom Lever		In Video Playback mode, slide to the
		right/left to adjust the volume. The volume
	•	can also be adjusted during the playback.
		In Camera Playback mode, slide to the
		right to zoom in your photo.

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1.6 Adjusting the LCD display

Flip the LCD display outwards 90° to fully open.

Flip and twist the LCD screen at the appropriate angle to suit your viewing preference.

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