Curtis VR223 User Manual

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Contents

Function Description……………………………………………………………………………………2

Notice for Use……………………………………………………………………………………………2

System Requirements…………………………………………………………………………………4

Basic operation…………………………………………………………………………………………7

ArcSoft PhotoImpression, VideoImpression and MediaImpression………………………………12

Product Specifications…………………………………………………………………………………28

Standard accessories…………………………………………………………………………………29

Function Description:

Welcome! Thank you for purchasing the CURTIS VR223 With this digital video camera, you can take 640 x 480 resolution (VGA format) videos and 300,000 pixels of still photos. With the playback function you can play back the taken video or photos with this digital video camera. In addition, you can download the videos and photos from the VR233 to your PC. The illustrations in this user manual are to visually detail the operation of the VR223.

Notice for use: General:

1. Never open the housing of the digital video camera as some parts may cause electric shock.

2. Moisture, pressure, collision and heat may damage this digital video camera.

Memory and storage:

1. SD can be used, with a maximum capacity of 4GB.

2. When buying an SD card, take the digital video camera with you to ensure compatibility.

3. SD cards have a write-protect switch, which can be used to prevent accidental deletion of data. When this switch is pushed to the bottom and locked, the data in the card will be protected. However, when the card is in write-protect state, it cannot be used for shooting or deletion, etc.

4. These memory cards should not be used for permanent storage of data. Files should be transferred and stored in your computer or an external storage device.

5. When storing documents onto the memory or the memory card, make sure that the size of the documents does not exceed the capacity of the memory.

Maintenance and care:

1. To clean the lens, blow away the dust on its surface, then use proper cloth or tissue for optical devices to clean the lens. If necessary, use lens cleanser.

2. Never touch the lens with fingers.

3. When left idle for long periods of time, take out the battery and keep in a dry and dark place.

Other notes:

1. When switching image output between LCD display and video devices, be sure to exit from the play or record state.

2. Never keep the digital video camera in an extremely hot or damp environment.

3. TV programs, movies, music, images and other resources may be protected by copyright; therefore, without prior permission, the shooting/use of these resources may violate copyright laws and regulations related. Please note that the resources under the protection of copyright can be used within the permission of related laws and regulations.

System requirements:

Below are the minimum requirements that your computer needs to operate files for the software included:

Operation System Microsoft Windows Me, 2000,XP, Vista* CPU Above Intel PIII667 or CPU of equal performance Memory Above 128 MB Sound card and display card DirectX8 or above CD-ROM 4× speed or above Hard Disk 300 MB or more useable space Other One standard USB 1.1 or USB 2.0 port

* The VR223 is compatible with all Mac OS.

Microphone

Resolution Switch

Power Ke

Len

USB Connector

TV Out Port

LED Light

USB Switch

SD Card Slot

Strap Holder

Speaker

Battery Cover

Tripod

Shutter/Record Key

LCD

Up(+) Key

Mode key

Left Key

2. Basic operation

Delete Key

Right Key

Down(-) key

2.1 Battery Installation

Slide down the Battery Cover and insert two new AA alkaline batteries. Align with

correct polarity of battery terminals. Close Battery Cover.

2.2 Use SD card

Insert the SD memory card into the SD card slot. Push it down until the card stays

latched. Do not force – check card’s position according to the position

mark on the camera.

Push and release inserted card if you wish to remove or replace the

card.

Turn your camcorder OFF before inserting / removing the SD Card.

- Note that the SD Card has a tiny LOCK switch on the side. Set the

switch to un-LOCK position to be able to record videos and take still pictures.

2.3 Power on/off

In power-off state, press and hold the power key (

In power-on state, press the power key (

In power-on state, if you leave the camera idle for 1 minute it will power off

automatically.

) to power OFF the camera.

) to power ON the camera.

In power-on state, when battery level is very low, the red icon on the bottom left of

the screen will flash and the camera will turn off after one second. You must replace

the batteries.

2.4 Change mode

After powering on, the camera will always enter video record mode, press mode key to

change mode between video record and capture.

In video record or capture mode, press left key or right to enter playback mode.

Press Mode key to exit playback mode and return preview mode

2.5 Change resolution

You can select High or Low resolution for recording videos or taking still pictures.

Slide the Resolution Switch located on camcorder’s side and select desired position.

LCD screen will display “Hi” or “Lo” indicating selected resolution.

2.6 Record Video

In video record mode, press shutter key ( ) to begin video recording, press the

shutter key again to stop recording.

Press up key or down key to zoom in or zoom out the image.

In playback mode, press Shutter key to start or stop video.

2.7 Take a Picture

In capture mode, press the shutter key to take a photo.

2.8 Play back videos and photos

In playback mode, press left or right key ( ) to select a file.

Press Shutter key to begin/stop play video, and press up key or down key to on a

photo.

z When the inserted memory card is full, the LCD will display "Memory Full," then the camera

will stop recording automatically.

z If the SD card is locked, when you press the Shutter key, the LCD will display “Card

Locked” and the camera will not record.

z Before insertion or removal of card, please turn off the camera first. In power-on state, the

camera will automatically shut down if the memory card is removed.

2.9 TV output

After the camera is powered on, insert the terminal of the

TV cable into the TV output port of the camera, and yellow

port of the other terminal should be connected to VIDEO IN

port of TV，red (or white) port of the other terminal should be connected to AUDIO IN

port of TV.

2.10 Delete files

Press the delete key once to display “Delete File?” Press the delete key again to carry

out deletion. Press any other keys to cancel the deletion.

2.11 Connect to PC

Slide the USB Switch UP to extend the USB connector and turn the camcorder ON.

Insert camcorder USB connector into computer’s USB port, or use supplied USB

extension cable to make the connection.

2.12 Download files from camera to PC

After connecting to a PC, go to "My Computer” and open the “Removable Disc." The

photos or videos will be saved in the DCIM\ 100MEDIA folder in the removable disc.

Choose the desired photo/video in the 100MEDIA folder and copy (drag with mouse) it

into the target folder in the hard drive of the computer.

2. You can use ArcSoft VideoImpression, PhotoImpression and MediaImpression to

edit videos and photos.

3. ArcSoft VideoImpression, PhotoImpression, and MediaImpression can be installed

from the CD included with this device.

▲ Open USB port ▲Connect camera to PC (1)

▲ Connect camera to PC (2)

Application of Attached ArcSoft PhotoImpression, VideoImpression and MediaImpression:

There are three software applications provided on the CD for image processing: PhotoImpression, VideoImpression, and MediaImpression.

Introduction interface for software installation

Put the CD into the CD-ROM of the computer, then the following menu will occur:

If the CD driver does not automatically carry out or close such function, please click autorun.exe

program under the root directory of the CD.

PhotoImpression 6 Installation and Use:

Install PhotoImpression6:

Click “Install PhotoImpression” button, complete the installation as instructed.

After installation, please restart the computer.

Run PhotoImpression6:

Double click

Programs”.

icon on the desktop, or open PhotoImpression 6 via “Start→

When PhotoImpression6 is opened, you’ll see the following window. Click the center of the window with the left key of the mouse to shut the window. After the window is off, you can open PhotoImpression.

After PhotoImpression is open, the “Get Photo” window will appear:

After choosing and opening photos in the “Get Photo” window, the chosen photos will be displayed in the center area of the screen. Then you can edit the chosen photos.