Concord EYE-Q DUO LCD User Manual
ENGLISH
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations on the purchase of your new
camera. Your camera has been carefully engineered
and manufactured to give you dependable
operation. Read this manual before operating the
camera to become more familiar with it.
This manual has been written and formatted with
depth and detail so that you can easily follow the
instructions to maximize the features of your
camera.
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Table of Contents
Important Information......................................................................................4
Camera Features ..............................................................................................6
System Requirements ......................................................................................6
1. The Camera
Overview of your Concord Eye-Q Duo LCD Camera ........................................7
Loading the Batteries ......................................................................................8
Turning the Camera On and Off ......................................................................9
LCD Menu Screens ........................................................................................10
LCD Status Messsages....................................................................................12
Turning the LCD On and Off ..........................................................................13
Camera Ready LED Status..............................................................................13
Camera Memory..............................................................................................14
2. Camera Mode
Taking Images ................................................................................................16
Main Menu......................................................................................................16
Mode Select ..............................................................................................17
Video Clips ............................................................................................17
Self-timer ................................................................................................18
Quality........................................................................................................19
Flash ..........................................................................................................20
WB (White Balance) ..................................................................................21
Brightness ................................................................................................22
Setup ........................................................................................................23
2X Digital Zoom ............................................................................................26
3. Review Mode
2X Enlargement ..............................................................................................27
Viewing Video Clips ......................................................................................27
Main Menu ....................................................................................................28
Delete ........................................................................................................28
Thumbnail..................................................................................................30
Brightness ................................................................................................30
4. Software Installation
Installing the Camera Drivers and ArcSoft Applications ................................31
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5. Transferring Photos to the Computer
Connecting the Camera to the Computer......................................................32
WDM/TWAIN Drivers (PC) ..........................................................................33
Mass Storage Mode (HDD) ......................................................................34
ArcSoft PhotoImpression ........................................................................36
6. Special Features
PC Video Clips................................................................................................37
Web Camera ..................................................................................................38
TV Mode ........................................................................................................39
Interchangeable Face Plates ..........................................................................42
7. Camera Maintenance
Cleaning the Eye-Q Duo LCD..........................................................................43
8. Tips and Troubleshooting ..............................................................................44
9. Getting Help ..................................................................................................48
10. Camera Specifications....................................................................................49
11. Warranty Information ....................................................................................52
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
FCC INFORMATION
FCC WARNING: This equipment meets the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of FCC rules. Only the cable supplied with the camera
should be used. Operation with other cables is likely to result in interference to
radio and TV reception and could void the user’s authorization to operate this
equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference.
• This device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
Tested To Comply
With FCC Standards
for HOME OR OFFICE USE
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void
the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
USER INFORMATION
NOTE: 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 on and off, 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.
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VCCI INFORMATION
This is a Class B product, to be used in a domestic environment, based on the
Technical Requirement of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI)
from Information Technology Equipment. If this is used near a radio or
television receiver in a domestic environment, it may cause radio interference.
Please install and use the equipment according to the instruction manual.
PRECAUTIONS
Be sure to observe the following precautions when using the camera:
•Do not open the case of the camera or attempt your own repairs. Always
leave this service to authorized repair facilities.
•Keep the camera away from water and other liquids, and never let it get
wet. Never use outdoors when it is raining or snowing.
•Should foreign matter or water get into the unit, immediately turn the
power off and contact your local authorized service center.
•Physical damage and malfunction of this unit can cause the image data
stored in its memory to be deleted. Be sure to always keep backup copies
of data by transferring them to a personal computer.
•Under the environment with electrostatic discharge, the camera may
malfunction and require the user to reset the camera.
•Do not leave the camera in places subject to extremely high temperatures,
such as in a closed vehicle or in direct sunlight.
•Remove the battery when camera is not used for long periods of time.
•Use LR6 AA batteries only.
•Dispose of the batteries in a manner that complies with applicable laws.
•Do not place the camera in unstable locations where the camera may fall
and be damaged.
•Do not press on the LCD or lens.
•Do not unplug the camera from the TV or computer while the camera is in
operation; otherwise, the memory may be corrupted.
•Do not turn the power off or open the battery compartment when the LED
is blinking or lit up; otherwise, the image may not get stored.
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Camera Features
•Stores up to 14 Fine, 33 Normal or 54 Economy mode photos with
7MB internal memory
•Virtually unlimited storage using the removable MultiMediaCard (MMC).
MMC memory cards sold separately at electronic or computer retailers.
• 1.6" Color LCD
• USB connection and cable
• TV connection (NTSC and PAL) and cable
•Built-in automatic flash
•Focus free from 4 feet (1.2 meter) to infinity
• 1280 x 960 pixel resolution (1.3 Mega Pixel)
• TV On Screen Display (OSD) menu
• 2X Digital Zoom
•Video Clip Mode
•Web Camera
•Mass Storage
•Self-timer
•Interchangeable face plates
•Tripod socket
•Multi-language support
System Requirements
PC:
•Microsoft Windows 98SE/ME/2000 and XP
• IBM PC/AT or compatible, 200 Mhz or higher
•Minimum 32MB RAM (64MB recommended)
• USB Port
• 640 x 480 monitor, minimum 16 bit color (1024 x 768 24 bit color
recommended)
• 175MB free hard disk space
• 56K or faster modem, ISDN, or LAN connection (for the Web Camera
feature only)
• CD-ROM drive
Macintosh:
•Mac OS 9 or higher
•Macintosh Power PC or higher, Minimum 64MB of RAM
• USB Port
• 100MB of available Hard Disk Space
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1. The Camera
Overview of Your Concord Eye-Q Duo LCD Camera
FRONT/TOP
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8. Power Button
9. Camera Ready LED
10. LCD
11. Cable Connection Panel
12. Tripod Socket
13. Mode Switch
14. Navigation Button
15. Menu Button
16. OK Button
17. LCD On/Off Button
18. Battery Door
BACK/BOTTOM
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1. Shutter Button
2. Lug for Neck / Wrist Strap
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3. Viewfinder
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4. Self-timer LED
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5. Flash
6. Ir Filter and Lens
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7. Interchangeable Face Plate
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Loading the Batteries
The Concord Eye-Q Duo LCD uses 2 LR6 AA batteries.
Loading the Batteries:
1. Locate the battery door on the bottom of the
camera.
2. Slide the button on the battery door towards the
center of the camera. (fig.1.1)
3. Lift the battery door to open.
4. Insert the batteries with the positive terminal
toward the + sign, and the negative terminal
toward the – sign. (fig.1.2)
5. Close the battery door.
Note: Remove the batteries from the Concord Eye-Q Duo LCD if the
camera will not be used for an extended period of time to prevent
corrosion or battery leaks.
Checking the Batteries
The camera has a battery indicator that shows the current battery level.
fig.1.1
fig.1.2
FULL
Batteries are full
and ready to use.
LOW
Batteries are low
and need to be
replaced soon.
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Turning the Camera on and of f
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When the camera is turned on, the camera ready LED
on the back of the camera blinks and the LCD
displays the default settings.
Turning the Camera on and off:
1. Press the Power button to turn the camera on.
(fig.1.3)
2. The camera is ready for picture taking when the
camera ready LED stops blinking. (fig.1.4)
3. To turn the camera off, press the Power button for
a few seconds.
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fig.1.3
fig.1.4
LCD Menu Screens
Brightness
BRIGHTNESS
AWB
Sunny
Fluoresent
Tungsten
WB
Auto
Flash
Flash Off
Main Menu
FLASH
Fine
Normal
Economy
Main Menu
QUALITY
Video Clip
Self-timer Off
Main Menu
MODE
Time-out 15S
Driver PC
TV NTSC
Language
SETUP
Default
Format
Main Menu
SETUP
Mode
Quality
Flash
WB
MAIN MENU
Brightness
Setup
Exit
MAIN MENU
PC
HDD
NTSC
PAL
15S
30S
60S
90S
Non
English
Français
Español
Deutsch
Italiano
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Delete One
Delete All
Main Menu
DELETE
Brightness
BRIGHTNESS
Delete
Thumbnail
Brightness
Exit
MAIN MENU
THIS FILE
No
Yes
DELETE ONE
No
Yes
DELETE ALL
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LCD Status Messages
Messages on the LCD indicate if the memory is full or if there is a
problem with the memory.
1. MMC MEMORY IS INSUFFICIENT:
If the file in the internal memory is larger
than the available memory space in the
MMC, the file will not be transferred and this
message will appear. Please insert a MMC
with sufficient memory or delete files.
2. MMC IS FULL:
The MMC is full
3. INTERNAL MEMORY IS FULL:
The internal memory is full
4. ERROR:
The camera’s internal memory or the MMC’s
memory may be corrupted. Please format the
memory. (P.25)
MMC MEMORY IS
INSUFFICIENT
MMC FULL!
INTERNAL MEMORY
FULL
ERROR!
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Turning the LCD On and Off
By default, the LCD automatically turns on
FINE
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when the camera is powered on. Press to
turn the LCD on or off.
Using the Display ON/OFF Button:
1. Press once to turn the LCD icons off.
2. Press again to turn the LCD monitor off.
3. Press to turn the LCD on.
Camera Ready LED Status
When the Camera Ready LED is:
1. Steady
The camera is in capture mode. Please hold the
camera steady during this time; otherwise, the image
may come out blurry. (fig.1.5)
2. Blinking
The flash is recharging or the camera is in background storage mode.
You may move the camera in this mode. (fig.1.5)
Note: Do not open the battery door or turn the power off while the
Camera Ready LED is steady or blinking; otherwise, the images or
video clips in the camera may be damaged.
fig.1.5
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Camera Memory
The Concord Eye-Q Duo LCD can store files in one of two ways using either
the camera’s 7MB internal memory or the removable MultiMediaCard (MMC).
MMC memory cards are sold separately and can be purchased from major
electronic or computer retailers.
• When the MMC memory card is inserted, the images and video clips
stored in the internal memory will be transferred automatically onto
the memory card.
LCDDefault Memory
MMC
No Internal Memory (7MB)
Note: If a MMC with insufficient memory is inserted, there will only be
a partial transfer and the memory card will be filled. Please insert a
memory card with sufficient memory, or delete images. Please refer to
the Deleting Files section for instruction. (P. 28) The files that were not
transferred will remain in the internal memory.
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When the camera’s internal memory or the MMC is full, you will need to
delete images to continue to take pictures, or insert a new MMC memory
card. Please refer to the Deleting Photos section for instructions.
Note: there may be available storage space by using a lower photo
quality setting. Refer to the QUALITY section to select a lower quality
setting on P. 19.
Using the MultiMediaCard
Inserting the memory card:
1. Locate the battery door on the bottom of the
camera.
2. Slide the button on the battery door towards the
center of the camera and lift the door.
3. Insert the MMC as indicated by the arrow. (fig.1.6)
4. Close the battery door.
Note: For better performance, please use MMC memory cards with 16
MB of storage or higher.
Note: If the internal memory or the MMC is corrupted, the LCD will
read ERROR! The memory needs to be formatted. Please format all
files to continue. (P.25)
fig.1.6
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2. Camera Mode
Taking Images:
1. Set the camera to Camera Mode by moving the
Mode Switch to .
2. Position the subject in the viewfinder OR the LCD.
(fig.2.1)
3. Gently press the Shutter button (fig.2.2) and keep
the camera still until the camera ready LED next to
the viewfinder flashes. (fig.2.3)
4. When the image has been captured, the camera
ready LED next to the viewfinder begins to blink.
This indicates that the image is being processed.
5. A preview of the image will be displayed on the
LCD for 2 seconds and the file counter number
displayed in the LCD will be updated.
MAIN MENU
1. In Camera Mode, press MENU.
2. Press or to toggle between the
options.
3. Press to view the sub-menu of the
selected option.
4. If you would like to exit any menu, press
until Main Menu is highlighted and press
OK to return to the Main Menu.
OR
5. Press MENU return to still image taking mode.
fig.2.1
fig.2.2
fig.2.3
MAIN MENU
Mode
Quality
Flash
WB
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