Curtis VR245 User Manual

Contents

Contents…………………………………………………………………………………………………1

Function Description: ………………………………………………………………………………….2

Notice for use…………...………………………………………………………………………………2

System requirements…………………………………………………………………………………..4

Start to use………………………………………………………………………………………………5

1. Appearance and Buttons………………………………………….……………………5

2. Basic operation…………………………………………………………………….……7

Application of Attached ArcSoft VideoImpression…………………………………………………14

Introduction interface for software installation…………………………………………………….14

Xvid codec Installation………………………………………………………………………………15

MediaImpression Installation and Use……………………………………………………………..17

Product specifications……………………………………………………………………………..…23

Standard accessories………………………………………………………………………………...24

Function Description

Welcome to purchase and use this digital video camera. Before use, please read this user manual carefully. With this digital video camera, you can take video clips and still photo. With the playback function, you can playback the taken video with this digital video camera; in addition, you can download the video from the digital video camera into your PC. When prepared, this user manual refers to the latest information. The screens and illustrations etc in this user manual are to particularly and visually detail the operation of the digital video camera. Due to technology development and different production batches, the digital video camera herein may be different from that you buy and use.

Notice for use General:

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

2. Damp, pressure, collision and overheat may damage this digital video camera.

Memory and storage:

1. SD/MMC/SDHC can be used (but not included in the packing list and maximal capacity 16GB).

2. When buying SD/MMC/SDHC card, be sure to take the digital video camera with you so as to ensure compatibility.

3. When SD/MMC/SDHC card is inserted, the memory of the digital video camera will not function.

4. SD card has a write-protect switch, which can be used to prevent wrong 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.

5. These memory cards cannot be used for permanent storage of data. You must copy the documents in the digital video camera in the proper storage position.

6. When storing documents into 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. In use, always wear the wrist band so as to prevent slip.

2. Use proper protection sheath to avoid scratching the lens and screen.

3. To clean the lens, firstly 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. Never use organic cleanser to clean the digital video camera.

4. Never touch the lens with fingers.

5. When left idle for long, keep the digital video camera with the battery taken out in dry and dark place.

Other notices:

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

2. This digital video camera is suitable the environment between 0- 40 (32-104). Never keep the digital video camera in the place at extremely high temperature, such as in the car parking under the burning sun, or with much damp. In order to prevent the digital video camera from condensation, when moving from a cold place to a warm place, be sure to keep it in sealed plastic bag, and open the bag and take it out when the digital video camera reaches the indoor temperature.

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

When operating and using this digital video camera, be sure to meet the requirements on the basic system for computer. It is strongly recommended to use the best computer units to operate the camera so as to bring its functions into full play. Below are the requirements on the basic system:

Operation System Microsoft Windows 2000,XP, vista, Windows7 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 1 GB space above useable Other One standard USB 1.1 or USB 2.0 port

Start to use

1. Appearance and Buttons

LCD

Up key

hutter/OK key

Mode key

Left key

Delete key

Right key

Down key

USB Connecto

Lens

V Out Port

Power Ke

peake

HDMI Out Port

Battery Cove

Tripod

Strap Holde

Busy LED Microphone

USB Switch

D/MMC

Card Slot

2. Basic operation

2.1 Install battery

Press / slide down the Battery Cover and insert lithium battery. Align with correct polarity of

battery terminals. Close the Battery Cover.

2.2 Charge Battery

1. Power off the camera.

2. Connect the camera to the computer USB port or the power adapter (not include) with

USB cable to charge the battery.

3. During charging, Busy light is on and will be off when the battery is fully charged.

2.3 Use SD/MMC/SDHC card

Insert the SD Memory card into the SD/MCC/SDHC Card Slot. Push it down until the card

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

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