Concord DVX User Manual

DVx

TABLE OF CONTENTS

GETTING STARTED .............................................................................................................................................. 1

Package Contents .......................................................................................................................................... 1

Camera Overview ........................................................................................................................................... 2

Loading the Battery ........................................................................................................................................ 3

Charging the Battery ...................................................................................................................................... 3

Charging by AC-Adapter ................................................................................................................................ 3

Charging by PC / Notebook ........................................................................................................................... 3

Installing the Memory Card ............................................................................................................................ 3

Storing Spare Memory Card ........................................................................................................................... 4

Power On /Off ................................................................................................................................................. 4

Setting the Camera’s Operational Modes ...................................................................................................... 4

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Rotating the Lens ........................................................................................................................................... 5

Turning The LCD/Icons On or Off .................................................................................................................. 5

DIGITAL VIDEO CAMCORDER (DV) .................................................................................................................... 5

Recording a Video Clip ................................................................................................................................... 5

Using the flashlight in DV mode ..................................................................................................................... 6

Using the Zoom .............................................................................................................................................. 6

Using the Main Menu In Dv Mode .................................................................................................................. 6

• Setting Exposure Value ........................................................................................................................... 6

• Setting Light Metering Method ................................................................................................................ 6

• Setting Shutter Speed ............................................................................................................................. 7

• Setting White Balance ............................................................................................................................ 7

• Setting Video Resolution ......................................................................................................................... 7

• Setting Video Quality .............................................................................................................................. 8

• Setting Picture Effect .............................................................................................................................. 8

• Setting Image Shooting Mode ................................................................................................................ 9

• Setting ISO Sensitivity Value .................................................................................................................. 9

Review the Video Clips in Dv Mode ............................................................................................................... 9

Using the Review Menu .............................................................................................................................. 10

• Delete One Video File ........................................................................................................................... 10

• Delete All Video Files ............................................................................................................................ 10

• Locking Video Files ............................................................................................................................... 10

• Un-Locking Video Files ..........................................................................................................................11

Digital Still Camera (Dsc) ...................................................................................................................................11

Basic Shooting ...............................................................................................................................................11

Using the Digital Zoom ..................................................................................................................................11

Setting the Flash ...........................................................................................................................................11

Self-Photography .......................................................................................................................................... 12

Using the Menu In Dsc Mode ....................................................................................................................... 12

• Setting Exposure Value ......................................................................................................................... 12

• Setting Light Metering Method .............................................................................................................. 12

• Setting Shutter Speed ........................................................................................................................... 12

• Setting White Balance .......................................................................................................................... 12

• Setting Image Resolution ...................................................................................................................... 12

• Setting Image Quality ........................................................................................................................... 13

• Setting Picture Effect ............................................................................................................................ 13

• Setting ISO Sensitivity Value ................................................................................................................ 13

• Taking Continuous Pictures .................................................................................................................. 14

• Taking Pictures With Self-Timer ............................................................................................................ 14

• Turning Date Stamp On or Off .............................................................................................................. 15

Reviewing The Pictures in Dsc Mode .......................................................................................................... 15

Using The Review Menu

• Deleting One Picture File ...................................................................................................................... 15

• Deleting All Picture Files ....................................................................................................................... 15

• Rotating Pictures ................................................................................................................................... 15

• Picture Printing Setup ........................................................................................................................... 16

• Locking Picture Files ............................................................................................................................. 16

• Un-Locking Picture Files ....................................................................................................................... 16

• Running a Slide Sh

MUSIC PLAYER (MP3) ........................................................................................................................................ 17

Saving Music to Memory Card ..................................................................................................................... 17

Playing MP3 ................................................................................................................................................. 17

Automatic Memory and Repeated Playing ................................................................................................... 18

Using the Main Menu in MP3 Mode ............................................................................................................. 18

• Setting Playing Mode ............................................................................................................................ 18

• Deleting One MP3 File .......................................................................................................................... 18

• Deleting All MP3 Files ........................................................................................................................... 18

• Locking/Unlocking MP3 Files ................................................................................................................ 18

VOICE RECORDING (VR) ................................................................................................................................... 44

Entering Voice Recording (VR) Mode .......................................................................................................... 19

Recording Voice Files ................................................................................................................................... 19

Playing Voice Files ....................................................................................................................................... 19

Using The Main Menu In VR Mode .............................................................................................................. 20

• Setting Recording Quality ..................................................................................................................... 20

• Deleting One Voice File ........................................................................................................................ 20

• Deleting All Voice Files ......................................................................................................................... 20

• Locking/Unlocking Voice Files .............................................................................................................. 20

REVIEWING ALL FILES ...................................................................................................................................... 20

Entering Play Mode ...................................................................................................................................... 21

Playing All the Recorded Files ..................................................................................................................... 21

Playing A Certain Type of Files .................................................................................................................... 21

Using The Main Menu in Play Mode ............................................................................................................ 21

• Deleting One File .................................................................................................................................. 22

• Deleting All Files ................................................................................................................................... 22

• Locking/Unlocking Files ........................................................................................................................ 22

• Rotating Pictures ................................................................................................................................... 22

• Setting Picture Printing ......................................................................................................................... 22

• Running Picture Slide Show ................................................................................................................. 22

CUSTOMIZING THE CAMERA SETTINGS (SET UP) ........................................................................................ 22

Entering Setup Mode .................................................................................................................................... 22

Setting Button Sound ................................................................................................................................... 23

Setting Date .................................................................................................................................................. 23

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Setting Time .................................................................................................................................................. 23

Setting TV Signal Output Type ..................................................................................................................... 24

Setting Environmental Light Frequency ....................................................................................................... 24

Setting Language ......................................................................................................................................... 24

Setting Slide Show Interval .......................................................................................................................... 25

Setting Automatic Turn-Off Time .................................................................................................................. 25

Setting LCD Backlight Brightness ................................................................................................................ 25

Formatting Memory Card ............................................................................................................................. 26

Restoring the Camera to Factory Default Settings ...................................................................................... 26

Viewing System Version ............................................................................................................................... 26

FLASHLIGHT MODE ........................................................................................................................................... 37

Entering Setup Mode .................................................................................................................................... 27

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Using the Flashlight ...................................................................................................................................... 27

INSTALLATION GUIDE (WINDOWS) ................................................................................................................. 27

Installation Requirements ............................................................................................................................. 27

Identifying Your Operating System

Installing the Camera Driver and the Windows Media Player 9 - For Windows 98 SE Users ..................... 28

Installing the Windows Media Player 9 – For Windows 2000/Me/Xp ........................................................... 31

Installing Arcsoft Photoimpression –For All Windows Users (Optional) ....................................................... 33

Installing Adobe Acrobat Reader 6- For All Windows Users (Optional) ....................................................... 35

CONNECTING YOUR CAMERA TO A COMPUTER .......................................................................................... 38

Connecting Your Camera To A Computer .................................................................................................... 38

Downloading Pictures and Video Clips Onto Your Computer ...................................................................... 38

About the File Format ................................................................................................................................... 38

Using Arcsoft Photoimpression (Windows) .................................................................................................. 39

Unplugging Your Camera From The Computer ............................................................................................ 40

SYSTEM MESSAGES ......................................................................................................................................... 40

TROUBLE SHOOTING ........................................................................................................................................ 41

SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................................................ 43

GETTING HELP ................................................................................................................................................... 44

SAFETY TIPS AND MAINTENANCE .................................................................................................................. 45

REGULATORY INFORMATION ........................................................................................................................... 47

GETTING STARTED

PACKAGE CONTENTS

GETTING STARTED

Battery (3.7 volts,

rechargeable Li-ion Battery)

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Camera

USB connection cable

Earphone AC Adapter

CD-ROM (Include Camera Driver, Photo editing software, multi-lingual

User’s Guide etc.)

SD Card

A/V cable

Quick Start Guide's

Quick Start Guide

GETTING STARTED

CAMERA OVERVIEW

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Description

No.

Power Button

Mode Button

Move Up/Zoom In Button

Move to Left Button

Set Button

Move Down/Zoom Out Button

Move to Right Button

Menu Button

Display (LCD on/off) Button

Memory Card Slot

LCD Screen

Description

No.

Lens

Shutter Button

Microphone

Rotate Button

Wrist Strap Holder

Battery Door Latch

Flash/Flashlight

USB Port

Earphone Jack

Speaker

GETTING STARTED

LOADING THE BATTERY

The camera uses a 3.7 volts rechargeable Li-ion Battery.

1. Press the Battery Door Latch that is located at the upper side of the unit to open the back cover.

2. Slide the battery into the battery compartment and align with the metal contact.

3. Replace the back cover.

CHARGING THE BATTERY

Charging by AC-Adapter

1. Plug the AC end of the adaptor into a standard AC socket.

2. Plug the USB end of the adaptor into the USB port of the camera. The red backlight will be turned on.

• Charging the battery for the first time will takes about 6 hours. When the battery is fully charged, the red backlight will go off.

• Charging the battery fully for the second time or later will take at least 2 hours.

• When charging the battery for the first time, it is recommended to use AC adaptor instead of USB cable.

AC end USB end

Charging by PC / Notebook

You can also use the USB cable to charge the battery.

1. Connect the bigger end of the USB cable to the USB port of your PC or Notebook.

2. Plug the smaller end of the USB cable to the USB port of the camera.

• The red backlight will turn on when the battery is being charged and it will turn off when the unit is fully charged. The time for fully charging is about 4-6 hours.

INSTALLING THE MEMORY CARD

The camera uses SD or MMC card as storage. Insert an SD or MMC card according to the illustrations below before proceeding to take video clips or pictures.

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To remove the memory card, gently push the edge of the memory card with your fingertip to eject it first, and then pull the card out.

GETTING STARTED

STORING SPARE MEMORY CARD

A spare card can be stored aside the battery compartment as shown in the figure below:

Note: Due to the limited space, only a thin card (such as an SD/MMC card) can be stored.

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POWER ON /OFF

Power On

Press the Power button for more than 1 second to turn on the Camera. The LCD will be turned on.

Power Off

Press the Power button for more than 1 second.

Caution:

1. If the Power button is pressed for more than 1 second while data is being written to the memory card, the Camera will shut down, but the memory writing will continue until it is finished.

2. If the Power button is pressed for more than 1 second while the camera can’t be turned on, that may because the battery is over. Charge the battery and then try again.

Power Button

SETTING THE CAMERA’S OPERATIONAL MODES

The camera has 7 operational modes:

DV: Use this mode to record video clip. DSC: Use this mode to take still picture. MP3: Use this mode to play MP3 music. VR: Use this mode to record audio clip. PLAY: Use this mode to view the recorded video clips, pictures or

audio clips.

SET UP: Use this mode to adjust the camera settings. LIGHT: Use this mode to take the camera as a flashlight.

1. Press the MODE button repeatedly to switch among the 7 modes. The mode selected will be highlighted on the screen.

• You can also press the MODE button first, then press the , , or button to select the desired Mode.

2. Press the SET button to enter the selected mode.

Note:

1. While setting mode, the MENU button, the DISPLAY button and the Shutter button are all disabled.

2. When data is being written (shooting videos, taking pictures, or recording voice), the MODE button is disabled

GETTING STARTED /DIGITAL VIDEO CAMCORDER (DV)

ROTATING THE LENS

Rotate the Rotate button to adjust the lens orientation before recording video clips or taking pictures.

TURNING THE LCD/ICONS ON OR OFF

When LCD display is not needed, turn the LCD off to save battery power. For example, while the unit is playing music in MP3 mode, the screen can be switched off to save power so the user can listen to the music for longer time.

Press the DISPLAY button repeatedly to turn the LCD icon off or to turn the LCD off, and to turn the LCD back on.

DIGITAL VIDEO CAMCORDER (DV)

RECORDING A VIDEO CLIP

1. Power on the Camera. (p. 4)

2. Select DV mode. (p.4)

3. Rotate the Lens to frame the subject.

4. Press the Shutter button to start recording. The recording time are indicated on the screen.

• While recording, you can press the or button to zoom in or zoom out the subject.

5. Press the Shutter button again to end the video recording.

Display

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Power

Mode

Zoom in

Reverse

DV Review

Zoom out

Flashlight

Shutter

Display (LCD on/off)

DV Mode

Video Size

Remaining time

Battery

Exposure Value

DIGITAL VIDEO CAMCORDER (DV)

USING THE FLASHLIGHT IN DV MODE

While recording video clips in dark or insufficient lighting conditions, you can press the button to turn on the flashlight. When flashlight is not needed, press the button again to turn it off.

USING THE ZOOM

While recording video clips, you can press the or button to zoom in or zoom out the subject. The button is for Zoom In, and the button is for Zoom Out. The maximum Zoom is 4x (4 times).

USING THE MAIN MENU IN DV MODE

Setting Exposure Value

If the captured picture of the main subject turns out to be too light or too dark, use the Exposure compensation feature to improve the exposure aspect.

1. Press the MENU button to enter Menu screen.

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2. Press the or button to highlight the Exposure.

3. Press the button or SET button to enter its submenu.

4. Press the or button to select the desired EV value: +1.5, +1.2, +0.9, +0.6, +0.3, 0.0, -0.3, -0.6,- 0.9, -1.2, -1.5.

5. Press the SET to save the setting.

6. Press the MENU to exit Menu screen.

Setting Light Metering Method

You can choose the desired part of the image to use for measuring the brightness and determine the exposure.

1. Press the MENU button to enter Menu screen.

2. Press the or button to highlight the Light Meter.

3. Press the button or SET button to enter its submenu.

4. Press the or button to select the desired light metering method. Average: meters lights in average. Use this mode when the lighting condition is complex. Central: meters lights from the central area of the subject. Use this mode when the subject is backlit or surrounded by strong lights to avoid insufficient reflection. Center: meters lights from the center spot of the subject.

5. Press the SET to save the setting.

6. Press the MENU to exit Menu screen.

DIGITAL VIDEO CAMCORDER (DV)

Setting Shutter Speed

You can set the Shutter speed to suit your preferred shooting purpose. Faster shutter speed allow you to catch an instantaneous image of a moving subject while slower speeds create a flowing effect and allow you to shoot without flash in dark areas.

1. Press the MENU button to enter Menu screen.

2. Press the or button to highlight the Shutter T.

3. Press the button or SET button to enter its submenu.

4. Press the or button to select the desired Shutter speed: Auto, 1/1000, 1/500, 1/250, 1/125, 1/60, 1/30, 1/15, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2 (unit: second).

• Under Auto mode, the shutter speed will be set according to the light conditions. For example, when the light is insufficient, the shutter speed will reduce automatically.

5. Press the SET to save the setting.

6. Press the MENU to exit Menu screen.

Setting White Balance

This function is designed to improve the image quality under various lighting conditions. Adjust white balance according to the brightness and color hue of the environment.

1. Press the MENU button to enter Menu screen.

2. Press the or button to highlight the WB.

3. Press the button or SET button to enter its submenu.

4. Press the or button to select the desired setting:

Auto: The camera will automatically choose the white balance setting. Use this setting in variable conditions. Sunny: For outdoors with sufficient sunlight. Cloudy: For outdoor under overcast, shady or twilight skies. Tungsten: For indoors with tungsten lighting conditions. Sun Lamp: For indoors with fluorescent or ambient lighting conditions.

5. Press the SET to save the setting.

6. Press the MENU to exit Menu screen.

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Setting Video Resolution

1. Press the MENU button to enter Menu screen.

2. Press the or button to highlight the Size.

3. Press the button or SET button to enter its submenu.

4. Press the or button to select 640 x 480(VGA) or 320 x 240 (QVGA).

5. Press the SET to save the setting.

6. Press the MENU to exit Menu screen.

DIGITAL VIDEO CAMCORDER (DV)

Setting Video Quality

1. Press the MENU button to enter Menu screen.

2. Press the or button to highlight the Quality.

3. Press the button or SET button to enter its submenu.

4. Press the or button to select the desired quality setting: Best, Fine, Normal, Basic, Economic. For the best video quality, select “Best”. However, doing so will significantly reduce the length of available

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recording time because of the limited size of memory. It is suggested to use “Normal” or “Economic” setting if the memory capacity is limited.

5. Press the SET to save the setting.

6. Press the MENU to exit Menu screen.

Setting Picture Effect

Select the filter in accordance with your liking. You may need to experiment a few times to gain familiarity with the filter effects.

1. Press the MENU button to enter Menu screen.

2. Press the button to highlight Advanced.

3. Press the or button to highlight the Effect.

4. Press the button or SET button to enter its submenu.

5. Press the or button to select the desired setting: None, Text, Sepia, R filter, G filter, and B filter. You can see the effect of each filter in the preview window.

6. Press the SET to save the setting.

7. Press the MENU to exit Menu screen. <Tip>: In case of insufficient light at night shooting, use the filters to increase brightness of the picture.

DIGITAL VIDEO CAMCORDER (DV)

Setting Image Shooting Mode

1. Press the MENU button to enter Menu screen.

2. Press the button to highlight Advanced.

3. Press the or button to highlight the Special.

4. Press the button or SET button to enter its submenu.

5. Press the or button to select the desired setting: Normal, Sport, and Night Shot.

• Under the Night mode, the Camera will adjust automatically to have the highest EV value and slowest shutter speed to increase light exposure on the sensors.

• Under Sport mode, the shutter speed is increased to capture fast moving objects.

6. Press the SET to save the setting.

7. Press the MENU to exit Menu screen.

Setting ISO Sensitivity Value

The ISO setup is to enhance the sensitivity of sensor.

1. Press the MENU button to enter Menu screen.

2. Press the button to highlight Advanced.

3. Press the or button to highlight the ISO.

4. Press the button or SET button to enter its submenu.

5. Press the or button to select the desired setting: 100, 200, 400 or 800.

6. Press the SET to save the setting.

7. Press the MENU to exit Menu screen.

Note: The sensitivity is higher when ISO value setup is higher. In the case of low brightness, ISO 200 or 400 is recommended to get clear films.

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REVIEW THE VIDEO CLIPS IN DV MODE

1. In DV mode, press the SET button, the last recorded video clip will start playing.

• You can press the or button to skip to the previous or next video clips.

2. Press the SET button again to pause. To resume playing, press SET once more.

3. Press the or button to adjust volume.

4. When the video clip is played over, it will stop automatically. Press the button to return to video recording mode.

• You can press the Shutter button to terminate playing and to return to video recording mode.

DIGITAL VIDEO CAMCORDER (DV)

USING THE REVIEW MENU IN DV MODE

While reviewing the stored video clips, you can press MENU button to enter review menu to either delete unwanted video clips or protect the files from being deleted by mistake.

Delete One Video File

1. In DV mode, press the SET button to enter Review mode.

2. Press the or button to find out the unwanted video clip.

3. Press the MENU button to enter Menu screen.

4. Press the or button to highlight Delete.

5. Press the button or SET button to enter its submenu.

6. Press the or button to select Ye s or No.

7. Press the SET to confirm.

• If Yes is selected, the video clip will be deleted.

• If No is selected, no change will be made. Press the MENU to exit Menu screen.

Note: Once the file is deleted, it cannot be recovered.

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Delete All Video Files

1. In DV mode, press the SET button to enter Review mode.

2. Press the MENU button to enter Menu screen.

3. Press the or button to highlight Delete All.

4. Press the button or SET button to enter its submenu.

5. Press the or button to select Ye s or No.

6. Press the SET to confirm.

• If Yes is selected, all the video clip except for the files that are locked will be deleted.

• If No is selected, no change will be made. Press the MENU to exit Menu screen.

Locking Video Files

To prevent accidental deletion of the files you like, you can lock the files by following steps below:

1. In DV mode, press the SET button to enter Review mode.

2. Press the or button to find out the video clip to be protected.

3. Press the MENU button to enter Menu screen.

4. Press the or button to highlight Lock.

5. Press the button or SET button to enter its submenu.

6. Press the or button to select Ye s or No.

7. Press the SET to confirm.

• If Yes is selected, the video clip will be locked. The lock icon (

• If No is selected, no change will be made. Press the MENU to exit Menu screen.

Note: Locked files will still be deleted when formatting the memory.

) will appear on the right side of the LCD.

DIGITAL VIDEO CAMCORDER (DV)/DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (DSC)

Un-Locking Video Files

Follow steps in the “Locking Files” section to unprotect the file that is locked. When a file is unprotected, the lock

) will disappear.

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DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (DSC)

BASIC SHOOTING

1. Power on the Camera. (p. 4)

2. Select the DSC mode. (p.4)

3. Rotate the Lens to frame the subject.

• For best results, stand at least 0.8 m (2.62 ft.) away from the subject.

4. Press the Shutter button to take your picture.

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Shutter

Power

Mode Zoom in

Reverse

DV Review

Zoom out

USING THE DIGITAL ZOOM

The camera provides up to 4x digital zoom.

Flashlight

Display (LCD on/off)

Self-Photography

DSC Mode

Picture size

Shutter Speed

Remaining time

Battery

Exposure Value

1. Press the button to zoom in the subject. The zoom scales will be shown on the LCD.

2. Press the button to zoom out.

SETTING THE FLASH

Press the button repeatedly until the desired flash icon appears on the LCD to set the flash mode. Auto ( ): The camera judges automatically if a Flash is required. If the environment is dark, the flash will fire. The camera use auto flash by default.

Flash On ( ): The flash will fire in any lighting condition. Flash Off ( ): The Flash will not fire in this mode.

Note:

1. The flash provides assisting light only. If environment is too dark, the flash cannot ensure enough exposure for taking clear pictures.

2. When the battery is about to run out, the Flash Off icon ( ) will be shown on the screen and the flash will not be available in this case.

DIGITAL STILL CAMERA (DSC)

SELF-PHOTOGRAPHY

1. Turn the lens to face yourself.

2. Press the button to reverse the image on the LCD.

3. Press the Shutter button to take the picture of yourself.

Note: The focus range is from 0.8 m (2.62 ft.) to infinity. Shooting within 0.8 m (2.62 ft.) may produce unclear pictures.

USING THE MENU IN DSC MODE

Setting Exposure Value

The Exposure setting in DSC mode is same as that in DV mode. Please refer to p. 6.

Setting Light Metering Method

The Light Metering setting in DSC mode is same as that in DV mode. Please refer to p.6.

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Setting Shutter Speed

1. Press the MENU button to enter Menu screen.

2. Press the or button to highlight the Shutter T.

3. Press the button or SET button to enter its submenu.

4. Press the or button to select the desired Shutter speed: Auto, 1/1000, 1/500, 1/250, 1/125, 1/60, 1/30, 1/15, 1/8 (unit: second).

• Under Auto mode, the shutter speed will be set according to the light conditions. For example, when the light is insufficient, the shutter speed will reduce automatically.

5. Press the SET to save the setting.

6. Press the MENU to exit Menu screen.

Setting White Balance

The White Balance setting in DSC mode is same as that in DV mode. Please refer to p.7.

Setting Image Resolution

Image resolution determines the size of a captured image. Higher resolution images contain more details and have larger file sizes.

1. Press the MENU button to enter Menu screen.

2. Press the or button to highlight the Size.

3. Press the button or SET button to enter its submenu.

4. Press the or button to select the desired resolution setting: 2304 x 1728, 2048 x 1536, 1600x1200, 1280x 960, 800 x 600 or 640 x 480.

5. Press the SET to save the setting.

6. Press the MENU to exit Menu screen.

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