DIGITREX DSC-1300 Operating Manual

OPERATING
MANUAL

DSC-1300

DIGITAL CAMERA

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Unpacking

First check and identify the contents of your Digital Still Camera package, as below:

Optional fittings

Introduction

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Camera case

Digital Camera

Driver disc

USB cable

Video cable

Battery

CF card

Adapter

Introduction

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OPERATING CONDITIONS:

• This camera is neither waterproof nor splash-proof.
Do not use the camera if any water has entered the camera.
Switch the camera off,and then disconnect the power source (batteries or
AC Power Adapter).If you are using the AC Power Adapter,unplug the
adapter from the AC Power wall socket after you have disconnected the
camera. Then contact your dealer. Do not continue to use it, as this may
cause a fire or electric shock.

• Do not leave the unit where it may be extremely hot or humid, such as
the glove compartment of a car, direct sunlight ,a humid basement.

CARRYING YOUR CAMERA:

• When carrying, be sure to always attach and use the hand strap provid-

ed. Hold the camera firmly in your hand ,with the strap securely around
your wrist.

• Do not use a tripod on unsteady or uneven surfaces. It could tip over,

causing serious damage to the unit .

• Never point the lens at direct sunlight, CMOS damage may occur.

Safety Precautions

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CAUTION: To prevent fire or shock hazard ,do not expose this unit to rain or

excessive moisture.

WARNING:To prevent electrical shock, do not attempt to modify this unit in any

way. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified
personnel.

When using the flash, do not use this unit too close to your subject, as
this can cause damage to the eyes.

FCC
NOTICE: 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 Rule. Operation is

subject to the following two conditions:

A. This device may not cause harmful interference.
B. This device must accept any interference received, including interfer-

ence that may cause undesired operation.

Safety Precautions

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Quick Start Guide

Connect to a printer or PC using USB cable

Use DC adapter to power the unit

Connect to a TV

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Table of Contents

HOOKUP

Single-frame Playback................44

Playback a Video Clip ................45

Thumbnail Playback ................. 46

Playback Mode Setup.................47

Playback Mode Menu................48

Display Format............................48

Delete Images.............................49

Digital Zoom X 2.........................51

Screen Brightness......................53

Information..................................54

TV Display..................................55

Troubleshooting........................56

Appendix....................................58

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Quick Start Guide

Quick Start Guide

(optional) to power the camera.

1. Turn the function dial to .

• The camera will turn on and be set to record mode.

2. Open the lens cover.

• The live view will appear on the LCD monitor.

3. Press the DISP/ENTER button to turn on/off
the LCD monitor.

4. Frame your subject on the LCD monitor or
viewfinder.

• Compose the image and make sure it is clear.

5. Press the shutter-release button to take

the pictures.

• The red lamp blinks slowly while the image

being stored into the memory.

IMAGE PLAYBACK (refer to page 42-53)

1. Turn the function dial to .

2. Use the LT/RT or UP/DN buttons to scroll
through the images.

PREPARATION (refer to page 18-20)

RECORDING (refer to page 23-41)

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Quick Start Guide

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Quick Start Guide

5. Press the DISP/ENTER button again.

• A confirmation screen will appear.

6. Press the UP/DN to select "YES", and
enter it.

• The LCD monitor returns to the next image

after deleting it.

DELETING IMAGES (refer to page 47-48)

you want to delete.

photo or all photoes.

DELETE

CURRENT
ALL
REFORMAT

Exit

DELETE?

YES
NO

Exit

NOTICE:

When opening the menu or pressing the direction buttons, you will highlight some
item, meanwhile the corresponding description will appear on the down-left corner
of TFT LCD.

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Identification of Controls

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Identification of Controls

1. Function dial

2. Shutter

3. NQ (Normal Quality)

4. Flash

5. Mode

6. Flash lamp

7. Self-timer lamp (Red)

8. Viewfinder window

9. Lens

10. Lens cover slide

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1. Orange LED indicator

2. Green LED indicator

3. Viewfinder

4. MENU

5. DISP/ENTER

6. Strap eyelet

7. LT/RT

8. Up/DN

9. LCD monitor

10. USB interface

CAMERA BODY

CAMERA BODY

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Image Quality

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Identification of Controls

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1. TV OUTPUT

2. DC IN 6V

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1. Power off

2. Record

3. Playback

4. Software/Download

5. TV output
(Next dial is invalid)

IMAGE QUALITY

When the camera is turned on, the default setting of image quality is Normal Quality
(NQ).

The number of images stored depends on the image quality level used: High Quality
(HQ), Normal Quality (NQ) or Super Quality (SQ).

MODE COMPRESSION RATE

Super Quality 1:4

High Quality 1:8

Normal Quality 1:16

In the Capture mode, each time you press the NQ
button, the quality mode changes, which is
shown on the LCD monitor:

• This function is not available in Sequence and
Video Clip.

CAMERA BODY

Indications of Function Dial & Status Display

0012

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1. Record mode

2. Power remains

3. Flash lamp

4. Image quality

5. Recordable
image no.

NQ

NQ

HQ

SQ

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Flash

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Flash

AUTOFLASH

NO FLASH

FORCED-FLASH

In autoflash ,the flash will fire automati­cally when the light level is low or your
subject is backlit.

Use flash cancel when photographing
subjects that are beyond the flash range
or when flash photography is prohibited.

The flash will fire every time a picture is
taken, regardless of lighting. Use forced­flash to reduce harsh shadows on your
subject's face.

NOTICE:

The default setting is No flash.
Under the capture mode of the sequence or video clip, the flash cannot be set up.

BUILT-IN FLASH LAMP

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CHANGING THE FLASH MODE

1. In Record mode, press the Flash button.

• The currently set flash mode appears on the
LCD monitor.

2. Repeatedly press the button.

• The flash mode on the LCD monitor

changes in cycle.

• Select the mode you desired.

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Getting Started

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Indicator Light

being charged.

can be done.

gested that the next operation should not be
done.

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1. Open the cassette cover.

• Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow and
fold it up to open it.

2. Insert the batteries

• Match the batteries to the polarity indicated on
the back of the cover.

3. Close the cassette cover.

• While pulling up the cover slightly, fold it down
and slide it back until it clicks.

NOTICE:

• Make sure the unit is turned off before removing the batteries .

INSERTING THE BATTERIES