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Digital Video Camera
User Manual
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Contents
Section 1 Getting to Know Your Camera .............................................. 2
Section 2 Getting Started .......................................................................5
Section 3 Record Mode .......................................................................... 7
Section 4 Playback Mode..................................................................... 35
Section 5 Listening to MP3 Music ....................................................... 47
Section 6 Viewing MPEG4 Movie on PC ............................................. 50
Section 7 Viewing Pictures and Movies on a TV ............................... 51
Section 8 Video File Converter ........................................................... 53
Section 9 Burning the Recorded Clip into DVD ................................. 61
Section 10 Transferring Data to a Computer ..................................... 63
Section 11 Specifications and System Requirements ...................... 65
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Section 1
Getting to Know Your Camera
Overview
The camera with 5 Mega Pixel sensor can take DVD-Quality MPEG-4 movies. By way of using MPEG-4
technology, more videos can be taken within certain amount of memory. High quality images with up to
11 mega-pixels can also be delivered smoothly. With a color LCD monitor, users can compose images
and examine them easily.
The Camera also features High-Definition movie recording. You can also connect DV to a HDTV by
HDMI cable, and easily playback recorded high-definition videos on the wide screen of an HDTV.
Exposure and color balance can either be adjusted automatically or allowed to be changed manually. An
8x digital zoom increases user control over the movies and pictures you take. The camera is also ideally
suited for using as a PC camera hooked up to your home computer via high speed USB 2.0 port.
Biuld-in 64 MB memory allows you to take pictures and movies without memory card. The memory card
slot allows users to increase the storage capacity up to 4GB.
Note
Partial memory of the built-in 64MB memory is used for Firmware code.
Standard Accessories
Unpack the package and make sure all standard accessories listed are included:
Camera•
USB Cable•
AV Cable•
HDMI Cable (Optional)•
Adaptor•
Lithium-ion Rechargeable Battery•
Quick Guide•
CD-ROM (Driver, Arcsoft Software and User Manual)•
Earphone •
Remote Control (Optional)•
Strap•
Pouch•
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Front View
LCD Panel
Microphone
Power Button
Lens
LED
HDMI Port
KeyPad illustration
Picture Shutter Button
Tele Button (Up Button)
Wide Button (Down) Button)
Left Button
TV Out Port
OK Button
Movie Shutter Button
Right Button
RECORD/PLAY Button
Mini USB 2.0 port
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Side View
Marco Switch
Battery Cover
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Section 2
Getting Started
Loading the Battery
Before using the camera, end users must load NP 60 Battery.
Follow the arrow direction and slide to eject the battery 1.
cover.
Insert the batteries according to the correct polarity 2.
marks ( + or -).
Close the battery cover firmly.3.
Inserting and Removing an SD Card (Optional)
The camera comes with internal memory which allows you to store pictures, movies, voice recordings
and music. You can expand the memory capacity by using an optional SD or MMC memory card up to
4GB. To insert a memory card, refer to the figure as below:
Insert the memory card into the right position.1.
To remove an installed SD card, press the card inwards 2.
to release it.
When the card pops out, gently remove it from its slot.3.
Note
When a memory card is fitted, movies and pictures are saved on card rather than on the built-in
memory.
Eject
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Protecting Data on an SD Card
SD card is read-only by locking the SD card. No pictures,
movies and voice can be recorded when the SD card is locked.
Make sure the lock is on writeable position before recording any
media.
Turning the Camera On and Getting Started
To turn on the camera:
Flip out the LCD panel; the camera will turn on automatically.1.
Or press Power Button for one second to turn on it. 2.
To take a movie, press the Movie Shutter Button ( • ).
To take a picture, press the Picture Shutter Button ( •
).
To record the voice, press OK Button ( •
) to enter Record Menu. Use Direction Buttons to choose
Voice Pen Option. Press Movie Shutter Button (
) to start voice recording.
To take movie at HD resolution, press Left Button to switch to HD mode, then press the Movie Shutter •
Button (
).
To view stored movies, pictures, listen to stored MP3 and voice recordings, press RECORD/PLAY •
Button (
) once to switch to Playback Mode. Press a second time to return to Record Mode.
Turning the Camera Off
To turn off the camera, you can either press the Power Button for one second, or you can place the LCD
panel back to its original position.
Writeable
position
Write-Protected
Position
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Section 3
Record Mode
Button Function
Right Button: Flash Auto/ ON/ Off /Red Eye Reduction/Light
ON
Left Button: HD Mode
Tele Button (Up Button): Digital Zoom In
Wide Button (Down Button): Digital Zoom out
OK Button: Menu ON
Power Button: Press down for one second to turn on or turn
off the camera.
RECORD/PLAY Button functions:
Switch between Record /Playback Mode.1.
Return to the previous page.2.
Movie Shutter Button:
Start to take movie, or record voice.1.
To stop recording, press it again.2.
Picture Shutter Button: Start to take picture.
Macro switch: Switch between Macro Mode and Normal
Mode.
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LCD Monitor Information
The indicator shows below may display on LCD when movies and pictures are recorded:
Record Mode
Movie Record Mode
Picture Record Mode
Voice Record Mode
Motion Stabilization
Two in One Mode
Photo Frame
Multi-Snap Mode
Night Mode
Backlight Mode
(1)
Resolution
Movie:
HD / D1 / VGA / QVGA
Picture:
High / Standard/ Low
(2) Number of images or recording time of movie that can still be taken at current resolution.
(3)
SD card inserted
(4)
Macro Position Focusing
(5)
White Balance
(6) Battery indicator:
full power / medium power / low power / power empty
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(7)
Auto Flash
Flash On
Flash Off
Red Eye Reduction
Light on
(8)
Self-timer enabled
(9) 8X digital zoom
(10) Date/Time: YYYY/MM/DD HH: MM
(11)
Motion Detection
MPEG4 Movie Recording
Press Movie Shutter button ( ) to start recording. When a movie is recording, a time indicator will
display on LCD monitor. To stop recording, press Movie Shutter Button (
) again. Press RECORD/
PLAY Button to view the recorded movie.
Four resolution settings are available:
Quality
HD
D1
VGA
QVGA
Picture Recording
Press the Picture Shutter Button ( ) to take a picture.
Press RECORD/PLAY Button to view the picture.
Three resolution settings are available:
Image Quality
High Quality
Standard Quality
Low Quality
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Voice Recording
Press OK Button to Enter Record Menu while in Record Mode. 1.
Use Right/Left Buttons (
) to choose Voice Pen Option.
Press Up/Down Buttons (2.
) to choose “Enter” Option and
press OK button to enter Voice Record Mode.
Press Movie Shutter Button (3.
) to record voice.
Press Movie Shutter Button (4.
) again to stop.
Press RECORD/PLAY Button (5.
) to view the recorded
voice.
Taking Close up Pictures
The Macro Mode ( ) should be used for object located at about 20 cm.
To take close-up pictures:
Slide the macro switch to Macro ( 1.
) position. In Macro Mode, the macro icon ( ) will appear on the
LCD monitor.
Press Picture Shutter Button (2.
) to take the picture.
Note
Remember to turn the macro switch back to Normal ( ) when you are not taking close-up
pictures.
Using Digital Zoom
The digital zoom magnifies images, when recording movies or taking pictures.
To zoom in/out, press the Tele/Wide Button.1.
The digital zoom can be set from 1x to 8x.2.
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Options for Record Menu
Movie Mode Camera Mode Voice Pen Effect Setting
Resolution•
Exposure•
Light•
Sharpness•
White Balance•
Stabilization•
Motion Detect•
Night Mode•
Exit•
Resolution•
Exposure•
Two in One•
Photo Frame•
Flash•
Self-timer•
Sharpness•
White Balance•
Multi-snap•
Backlight•
Date printing•
Night Mode•
Exit•
Enter•
Exit•
Normal•
B/W•
Classic•
Negative•
Exit•
Sound•
Start-up Screen•
Time Setting•
Format Memory•
TV System•
Language•
Default Setting•
Exit•
Operations for Record Mode
Operation Screen
Press OK Button when in Movie/Picture Record Mode.1.
Use Right/Left Buttons to move between main menu 2.
options, which are Movie Mode, Camera Mode, Voice
Pen, Effect, and Setting. Submenu will pop out while
move to each main option.
Press OK Button to validate sub option you select.3.
Select Exit option to exit submenu.4.
Enter Button
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Default Setting and Validation
The following table indicates the camera’s default setting as well as its validation.
Always:1. The setting always keeps valid.
One Time: 2. The setting is only valid either once or till camera power off.
Validation Default Factory Setting
Resolution Always High for Movie
Standard for Picture
Exposure One Time 0EV
Light One Time OFF
Sharpness One Time Level 5
White Balance One Time Auto
Motion Stabilization Always Off
Motion Detect One Time Off
Two in One One Time Off
Photo Frame One Time Off
Flash Always Off
Self-Timer One Time Off
Multi-Snap One Time Off
Backlight Mode One Time Off
Date Printing Always Off
Night Mode One Time Off
Effect One Time Normal
Sound Always On
Format Card One Time Off
TV System Always Depends on shipping area
Language Always Depends on shipping area
Volume Always Level 6
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Movie Mode submenu Setting
Record main menu includes camera setting and other advanced setting. You can use Right/Left Buttons
to move between options and press OK Button to validate the setting.
Movie Resolution
To change Movie Resolution:
In Movie/Picture Record Mode, press OK Button to switch to record menu screen. 1.
Use Right/Left Buttons to select Movie Mode. Submenu of Movie Mode will pop out on the screen.2.
Use Up/Down Buttons (Tele-Wide Buttons) (3.
) to select Resolution then press OK Button to switch
to Resolution submenu.
Use Up/Down Buttons to move between four settings.4.
Press OK Button to validate the setting and exit.5.
Display Screen Video Resolution Option
OK Button
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Exposure
The camera adjusts image exposure automatically. In certain circumstances you may wish to adjust the
exposure compensation setting.
To change Exposure setting:
In Movie/Picture Record Mode, press OK Button to switch to record menu screen. 1.
Use Right/Left Buttons to select Movie Mode. Submenu of Movie Mode will pop out on the screen.2.
Use Up/Down Buttons to move to Exposure Option. Press OK Button and then Exposure Submenu 3.
will pop out on the screen.
Use Up/Down Buttons to choose preferred EV value. The change can be previewed immediately.4.
Press OK Button to validate the setting and exit.5.
Display Screen Exposure Option
OK Button
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Light
The camera provides the light-on function which can add more light when shooting in low light
conditions.
Light On:• LED keeps on to add light during the low light environment.
Light Off: • Disable Light-On function.
To change Light setting:
In Movie/Picture Record Mode, press OK Button to switch to record menu screen. 1.
Use Right/Left Buttons to select Movie Mode. Submenu of Movie Mode will pop out on the screen.2.
Use Up/Down Buttons to move to Light Option. Press OK Button and then Light Submenu will pop 3.
out on the screen.
Use Up/Down Buttons to choose ON or OFF.4.
Press OK Button to validate the setting and exit.5.
Display Screen Light Option
OK Button
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Sharpness
You can soften and sharpen images to achieve different effects.
To change Sharpness setting:
In Movie/Picture Record Mode, press OK Button to switch to record menu screen. 1.
Use Right/Left Buttons to select Movie Mode. Submenu of Movie Mode will pop out on the screen.2.
Use Up/Down Buttons (Tele-Wide Buttons) (3.
) to select Sharpness then press OK Button to switch
to Sharpness submenu.
Use Up/Down Buttons to move between nine levels. The change can be previewed immediately.4.
Press OK Button to validate the setting and exit.5.
Display Screen Change Sharpness Setting
OK Button
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White Balance
The camera adjusts the color balance of images automatically. Three manual white balance settings are
available:
Auto (Default): • The camera automatically adjusts white balance.
Daylight: • Under outdoors
Fluorescent: • Under fluorescent light condition.
Tungsten: • Under tungsten light condition.
To change White Balance Setting:
In Movie/Picture Record Mode, press OK Button to switch to record menu screen. 1.
Use Right/Left Buttons to select Movie Mode. Submenu of Movie Mode will pop out on the screen.2.
Use Right/Left Buttons to select White Balance, then press OK Button to switch to White Balance 3.
submenu.
Use Up/Down Buttons to move between four settings. The change can be previewed immediately.4.
Press OK Button to validate the setting and exit.5.
Display Screen W/B Option
OK Button
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Motion Stabilization
To enable Motion Stabilization:
In Movie/Picture Record Mode, press OK Button to switch to record menu screen. 1.
Use Right/Left Buttons to select Movie Mode. Submenu of Movie Mode will pop out on the screen.2.
Use Up/Down Buttons (Tele-Wide Buttons) (3.
) to select Motion Stabilization then press OK Button
to switch to Motion Stabilization submenu.
Use Up/Down Buttons to choose ON or OFF.4.
Press OK Button to validate the setting and exit.5.
Motion Stabiization Motion Stabilization Option
OK Button
Note
The captured screen will be smaller when motion stabilization is enabled. •
Digital Zoom is disabled when motion stabilization is activated. •
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Motion Detection
To enable Motion Detection:
In Movie/Picture Record Mode, press OK Button to switch to record menu screen. 1.
Use Right/Left Buttons to select Movie Mode. Submenu of Movie Mode will pop out on the screen.2.
Use Up/Down Buttons (Tele-Wide Buttons) (3.
) to select Motion Detect then press OK Button to
switch to Motion Detect submenu.
Use Up/Down Buttons to choose ON or OFF.4.
Press OK Button to validate the setting and exit.5.
Camera will start to record video once if there is a movement for 3 consecutive seconds. Stop recording 6.
if there is no movement for 3 seconds.
Motion Detect Motion Detect Option
OK Button
Night Mode
Use Night Mode for night scenes or low light conditions. A longer exposure captures more detail of
background subjects.
Display Screen Night Mode Option
OK Button
Note
To avoid blurry pictures, place the camera on a flat, steady surface, or use a tripod.
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Camera Mode Setting
Picture Resolution
To change Picture Resolution:
In Movie/Picture Record Mode, press OK Button to switch to record menu screen.1.
Use Right/Left Buttons to select Camera Mode. Submenu of Camera Mode will pop out on the 2.
screen.
Use Up/Down Buttons (Tele-Wide Buttons) (3.
) to select Resolution then press OK Button to switch
to Resolution submenu.
Use Up/Down Buttons to move between three settings.4.
Press OK Button to validate the setting and exit.5.
Display Screen Video Resolution Option
OK Button
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Exposure
The camera adjusts image exposure automatically. In certain circumstances you may wish to adjust the
exposure compensation setting.
To change Exposure setting:
In Movie/Picture Record Mode, press OK Button to switch to record menu screen. 1.
Use Right/Left Buttons to select Camera Mode. Submenu of Camera Mode will pop out on the 2.
screen.
Use Up/Down Buttons (Tele-Wide Buttons) (3.
) to move to Exposure Option. Press the OK Button
and then Exposure Submenu will pop out on the screen.
Use Up/Down Buttons to choose preferred EV value. The change can be previewed immediately.4.
Press OK Button to validate the setting and exit.5.
Display Screen Exposure Option
OK Button
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Two in One (Picture Record Mode Only)
With camera set to Two in One mode, you can combine two snapshots into one picture.
To enable Two in One:
In Movie/Picture Record Mode, press OK Button to switch to record menu screen.1.
Use Right/Left Buttons to select Camera Mode. Submenu of Camera Mode will pop out on the 2.
screen.
Use Up/Down Buttons (Tele-Wide Buttons) (3.
) to select Two in One then press OK Button to switch
to Two in One submenu.
Use Up/Down Buttons to choose ON or OFF.4.
Press OK Button to validate the setting and exit. 5.
Display Screen Two in One Option
OK Button
Press Picture Shutter Button to 1.
take first picture.
Press Picture Shutter Button to 2.
take second picture.
Press the RECORD/PLAY Button 3.
to view the Two in One picture.
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Photo Frame (Picture Record Mode Only)
Your camera features popular electronic photo frame. You can take your picture with preferred electronic
photo frame.
To enable Photo Frame:
When in Camera Mode, use Up/Down Buttons (Tele-Wide Buttons) (1.
) to select Photo Frame
option, then press OK Button to switch to Photo Frame submenu.
Use Up/Down Buttons to locate preferred photo frame. Then select Set option and press OK Button 2.
to validate the setting and exit.
Display Screen Photo Frame Option
OK Button
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Flash (Picture Record Mode Only)
This camera has four flash settings. To change flash setting by either hot key (Right Button) or Option
Setting.
Auto-flash ( •
): the flash fires automatically according to light conditions. Use this mode for general
photography.
Flash On ( •
): the flash will fire in every shot.
Flash Off ( •
): the flash will not fire under any circumstances. Use this mode when taking images
in a place where flash photography is prohibited, or when the subject is distant (beyond the range of
the flash).
Red-Eye Reduction ( •
): The flash fires twice right before the picture is taken.
To change Flash setting:
When in Camera Mode, use Up/Down Buttons (Tele-Wide Buttons) (1.
) to select Flash Option, then
press OK Button to switch to Flash submenu.
Use Up/Down Buttons (Tele-Wide Buttons) (2.
) to move between 4 settings.
Press OK Button to validate the setting and exit.3.
Note
The flash will be disabled automatically when battery power is low ( ).
Display Screen Flash Options
OK Button
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Self-timer (Picture Record Mode Only)
The self-timer allows you to take pictures with a ten-second time delay. The self-timer LED on the front
of the camera beneath the flash light will also blink. The speed of blinking will increase just before the
picture is taken.
To enable Self-timer:
When in Camera Mode, use Up/Down Buttons (Tele-Wide Buttons) (1.
) to select Self-timer, then
press OK Button to switch to Self-timer submenu.
Use Up/Down Buttons to choose On or Off. 2.
Press OK Button to validate the setting and exit.3.
Display Screen Self-timer Options
OK Button
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Sharpness
You can soften and sharpen images to achieve different effects.
To change Sharpness setting:
When in Camera Mode, use Up/Down Buttons (Tele-Wide Buttons) (1.
) to select Sharpness Option,
then press OK Button to switch to Sharpness submenu.
Use Up/Down Buttons to select Sharpness then press OK Button to switch to Sharpness submenu.2.
Use Up/Down Buttons to move between nine levels. The change can be previewed immediately.3.
Press OK Button to validate the setting and exit.4.
Display Screen Change Sharpness Setting
OK Button
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White Balance
The camera adjusts the color balance of images automatically. Three manual white balance settings are
available:
Auto (Default): • The camera automatically adjusts white balance.
Daylight: • Under outdoors.
Fluorescent: • Under fluorescent light condition.
Tungsten: • Under tungsten light condition.
To change White Balance Setting:
In Movie/Picture Record Mode, press Ok Button to switch to record menu screen. 1.
Use Up/Down Buttons (Tele-Wide Buttons) (2.
) to select Camera Mode. Submenu of Camera
Mode will pop out on the screen.
Use Up/Down Buttons to select White Balance, then press OK Button to switch to White Balance 3.
submenu.
Use Up/Down Buttons to move between four settings. The change can be previewed immediately.4.
Press OK Button to validate the setting and exit.5.
Display Screen W/B Option
OK Button
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Multi-Snap (Picture Record Mode Only)
With the camera set to Multi-Snap Mode, you can take five continuous pictures.
To enable Multi-Snap:
When in Camera Mode, use Up/Down Buttons (Tele-Wide Buttons) (1.
) to select Multi-Snap, then
press OK Button to switch to Multi-Snap submenu.
Use Up/Down Buttons to choose On or Off. 2.
Press OK Button to validate the setting and exit.3.
Display Screen Multi-Snap Option
OK Button
Backlight (Picture Record Mode Only)
With the camera set to backlight Mode, you can take shots when bright light is behind the subject.
To enable Backlight:
When in Camera Mode, use Up/Down Buttons (Tele-Wide Buttons) (1.
) to select Backlight, then
press OK Buttons to switch to Backlight submenu.
Use Up/Down Buttons to choose On or Off. 2.
Press OK Button to validate the setting and exit.3.
Display Screen Backlight Option
OK Button
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Date Printing (Picture Record Mode Only)
To enable Date Printing:
When in Camera Mode, use Up/Down Buttons (Tele-Wide Buttons) (1.
) to select Date Printing,
then press OK Button to switch to Date Printing submenu.
Use Up/Down Buttons to choose On or Off. 2.
Press OK Button to validate the setting and exit.3.
Display Screen Date Printing Option
OK Button
Note
Date would be shown on the printed picture once date printing is enabled.
Night Mode
Use Night Mode for night scenes or low light conditions. A longer exposure captures more detail of
background subjects.
Display Screen Night Mode Option
OK Button
Note
To avoid blurry pictures, place the camera on a flat, steady surface, or use a tripod.
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Voice Mode
To enable voice recording:
In Movie/Picture Record Mode, press OK Button to switch to record menu screen.1.
Use Right/Left Buttons to move to Voice Option. Then Voice Submenu will pop out on the screen.2.
Choose Enter option to enable voice recording and press OK Button to enter Voice Record Mode.3.
Press Movie Shutter Button (4.
) to record voice and press it again to stop.
Display Screen Voice Mode Option
OK Button
Effect Setting
There are four modes which are Normal, Black/White, Classic and Negative.
To change Effect setting:
In Movie/Picture Record Mode, press OK Button to switch to record menu screen.1.
Use Right/Left Buttons to move to Effect Option. Then Effect Submenu will pop out on the screen.2.
Use Up/Down Buttons (Tele-Wide Buttons) (3.
) to move between four settings. The change can be
previewed immediately.
Press OK Button to validate the setting and exit.4.
Display Screen
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Setting Menu
The Setting submenu contains options for configuring your camera set up.
To change advanced setting:
In Movie/Picture Record Mode, press OK Button to switch to record menu screen.1.
Use Right/Left Buttons to move to Setting option, then Setting Submenu will pop out on the screen.2.
Use Up/Down Buttons (Tele-Wide Buttons) (3.
) to move between settings.
Display Screen Setting Option
Sound (operation sound)•
Start-Up Screen•
Time Setting•
Format Card•
TV System•
Language•
Default Setting•
Sound Setting
Enable or disable KeyPad tone and operation sound by using Up/Down Buttons (Tele-Wide Buttons)
(
), the press OK Button to validate the setting.
Submenu Display Screen Sound Setting
Sound
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Start-up Screen
Customize the Start-Up Screen with your favorite pictures. Press Right/Left Buttons to select the picture
you want and press OK Button to validate the setting and exit.
Submenu Display Screen Start-Up Screen
Start-Up Screen
If you do not want to customize the start up screen, press Left/Right Buttons and select No Start-Up
Screen.
No Start-Up Screen
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Time Setting
Move between Date, Time, Set and Exit by using Left/Right Buttons.•
Adjust date and time by using Up/Down Buttons, then select Set to validate each change.•
Select Exit to leave Time Setting without any change.•
Submenu Display Screen Time Setting
Time Setting
Format Card
Submenu Display Screen Format Card Options
Format Card
Yes: Format the SD Card / built-in memory.
No (Default): Do not format SD Card / built in memory.
Note
All the data will be erased if the SD card is formatted. Make sure all the data are duplicated to PC
before formatting SD card.
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TV System
Ensure that the appropriate TV standard of your area is selected – either NTSC or PAL.
Wrong TV system setting may cause image flicker.
NTSC standard: USA, Canada, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan etc.
PAL standard: UK, Europe, China, Australia, Singapore and Hong Kong etc.
Submenu Display Screen TV System Option
TV System
Selecting Interface Language
Submenu Display Screen
Language
Default Setting
To restore the default factory setting, select this option.
Submenu Display Screen Default Setting Option
Default Setting
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Section 4
Playback Mode
Press RECORD/PLAY Button to switch from Record Mode to Playback Mode.
The Playback Mode is for viewing and managing movies and pictures as well as listening to voice and
music on the built-in memory or on an optional memory card.
Operation Display Screen
Press RECORD/PLAY Button (
) to switch from
Record Mode to Playback Mode Main Menu.
There are 4 options in the Playback Mode, movie, •
picture, voice and music.
Direction Buttons can be used to select the •
specific option.
Press OK Button to view movies/pictures, listen to •
voice or music.
Button Function
The Direction Buttons have the following functions in Movie and Picture Playback Modes.
Right Button: Go to the next movie/picture.
Left Button: Go to the previous movie/picture.
Tele Button (Up Button): Digital Zoom in.
Wide Button (Down Button): Digital Zoom out.
OK Button: Enter to movie, picture, voice or music option
menu.
RECORD/PLAY Button functions:
Switch between Record and Playback modes.1.
Return to the previous page.2.
Movie Shutter Button:
Start playing the recorded movie or voice.
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LCD Monitor Information
Indicators on the LCD screen while in Playback Mode:
(1)
Movie resolution Indicator
HD Resolution
D1 Resolution
VGA
QVGA
Picture Resolution Indicator
High Resolution
Standard Resolution
Low Resolution
(2)
Indicate the selected movie/picture is locked.
Indicate the single movie/voice/MP3 is being repeated.
Indicate all of the movies/voices/MP3 are being repeated.
Indicate the slide show is playing.
(3) Current Number/ Total number of movie, picture, voice, or MP3.
(4)
Magnification Indicator.
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Movie Playback
Operation Display Screen
Use Direction Buttons to select the Movie option.1.
Press OK Button to go to Movie Playback Mode.2.
Use Right/Left Buttons to go to the next or last 3.
movie.
Press Movie Shutter Button to play and press it 4.
again to pause.
While playing movie, press Right/Left Buttons to 5.
fast forward/backward, then release the button to
stop.
Use Up/Down Buttons to adjust volume.6.
Press OK Button to go to the movie option menu. 7.
Use Right/Left Buttons to select six options, 8.
Delete, Thumbnail, Lock, Repeat One, Repeat
All, or Exit.
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Delete Movies
Operation Display Screen
Use Right/Left Buttons to select the Delete option 1.
(
).
Press OK Button to go to the Delete menu.2.
Use Right/Left Buttons to select the movie.3.
Use Up Button to delete all movies and Down 4.
Button to delete single movie.
Before a movie is deleted, a confirmation screen 5.
will appear; choosing “Yes” will execute the
operation and “No” to cancel the operation.
Press OK Button to exit. 6.
Note
If a memory card is fitted, you can delete only those movies stored on the card. •
Movies on a written-protected memory card cannot be deleted.•
The delete function will only erase unlocked movies. Locked movies must be unlocked before •
being deleted.
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Thumbnail Function
Operation Display Screen
Use Right/Left Buttons to select the Thumbnail 1.
option (
).
Press OK Button to view nine thumbnail movies. 2.
To play a movie, use Right/Left Buttons to select 3.
the movie and press OK Button to view.
Lock Movies
Single or all movies can be locked. This function can prevent the movies from being deleted
accidentally.
Operation Display Screen
Use Right/Left Buttons to select the Lock option 1.
(
).
Press OK Button to go to the Lock menu. 2.
Use Right/Left Buttons to select the movie.3.
Use Up Button to lock/unlock all movies and Down 4.
Button to lock/unlock single movie.
Before a movie is locked/unlocked, a confirmation 5.
screen will appear; choosing “Yes” will execute
the operation, “No” will cancel the operation.
Press OK Button to exit.6.
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Repeat Movies
This function automatically repeats playing single movie or all movies in order.
Operation Display Screen
Use Right/Left Buttons to select the Repeat One 1.
option (
) or Repeat All option ( ).
Press OK Button to start repeating. 2.
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Picture Playback
Operation Display Screen
Use Right/Left Buttons to select the Picture 1.
option.
Press OK Button to go to Picture Playback Mode.2.
Use Right/Left Buttons to go to the next or last 3.
picture.
While the picture is selected, use Up/Down 4.
Buttons (Tele/Wide Buttons) (
) to magnify.
To navigate the magnified picture, press OK 5.
Button to enter navigation mode. Use Direction
Buttons to navigate the magnified picture. Press
OK Button again to exit navigation mode.
Press OK Button to go to the picture option 6.
menu.
Use Right/Left Buttons to select five options, 7.
Delete, Thumbnail, Lock, Slideshow, or Exit.
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Delete Picture
Operation Display Screen
Use Right/Left Buttons to select the Delete option 1.
(
).
Press OK Button to go to the Delete menu. 2.
Use Right/Left Buttons to select the picture.3.
Use Up Button to delete all pictures and Down 4.
Button to delete single picture.
Before a picture is deleted, a confirmation screen 5.
will appear; choosing “Yes” will execute the
operation, “No” will cancel the operation.
Press OK Button to exit.6.
Note
If a memory card is fitted, you can delete only those pictures stored on the card. •
Pictures on a written-protected memory card cannot be deleted.•
The delete function will only erase unlocked pictures. Locked pictures must be unlocked before •
being deleted.
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Thumbnail Function
Operation Display Screen
Use Direction Buttons to select the Thumbnail 1.
option (
).
While selecting Thumbnail option, press OK 2.
Button to view nine thumbnail pictures.
To view a picture, use Direction Buttons to select 3.
the picture.
Press OK Button to view the selected picture.4.
Lock Pictures
Single or all pictures can be locked. This function can prevent the pictures from being deleted
accidentally.
Operation Display Screen
Use Right/Left Buttons to select the Lock option 1.
(
).
Press OK Button to go to the Lock menu. 2.
Use Right/Left Buttons to select the picture.3.
Use Up Button to lock/unlock all pictures and 4.
Down Button to lock/unlock single picture.
Before a picture is locked/unlocked, a confirmation 5.
screen will appear; choosing “Yes” will execute the
operation, “No” will cancel the operation.
Press OK Button to exit.6.
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Make Slide Show
This function automatically repeats all pictures in order.
Operation Display Screen
Use Right/Left Buttons to select the Slide option 1.
(
).
Press OK Button to start the slide show; press it 2.
again to stop.
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Voice Playback
Direction Buttons Function
In Voice Playback Mode, the Direction Buttons have the following functions:
Right/Left Buttons: Select the last or next voice.
Up/Down Buttons: Adjust the voice playback volume.
OK Button: Switch to voice option menu.
Operation Display Screen
Use Right/Left Buttons to select the Voice option.1.
Press OK Button to go to Voice Playback Mode.2.
Use Right/Left Buttons to go to the next or last 3.
voice recording.
Press Movie Shutter Button (4.
) to start playing
back the selected voice. Press it again to stop.
Use Up/Down Buttons to adjust the volume.5.
Press OK Button to go to the voice playback 6.
option menu.
Use Up Button to select Delete option and Down 7.
Button to select Repeat option.
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Press Down Button once to repeat single voice; 8.
Press twice to repeat all voice recording.
Press it again to disable the repeat function. 9.
The repeat icons will be different while selecting 10.
Repeat One option and Repeat All option.
To delete a voice, use Right/Left Buttons to select 11.
the voice.
Press OK Button to go to the voice playback 12.
option menu.
Press Up Button to select Delete option.13.
Use Up Button to delete all voice recordings and 14.
Down Button to delete single voice recording.
Before a voice is deleted, a confirmation screen 15.
will appear; choosing “Yes” will execute the
operation, “No” will cancel the operation.
Press OK Button to exit.16.
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Section 5
Listening to MP3 Music
MP3 Music
MP3 is a compressed audio file format. The MP3 music can be downloaded from some MP3 web
sites.
Transfer MP3 Music to the camera
Install the camera driver on your computer.1.
Connect your camera to the computer USB port.2.
The Red LED will light when the camera is connected to the computer and in Mass Storage Mode.3.
Transfer MP3 music to My Computer\Removable Disk\MP3.4.
Once all the music is transferred, disconnect the USB cable from the PC.5.
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Listen to MP3 Music
Operation Display Screen
In Playback Mode, use Right/Left Buttons to select 1.
the Music option
Use Up/Down Buttons to locate MP3 you want 2.
to play, or press Right/Left Buttons to jump to the
next/previous page.
Press Movie Shutter or OK Button to play MP3.3.
Press Movie Shutter Button again to stop 4.
playing.
Press Up/Down Buttons to adjust volume.5.
Press OK Button to go to repeat menu.6.
Press Down Button once to repeat current MP3 7.
(
).
Press Down Button twice to repeat all MP3 ( 8.
).
Press OK Button to exit.9.
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Listen to MP3 Music with earphone
MP3 stored in the camera can be played either by built-in speaker, or Earphone, or TV.
When the earphone cable is plugged in the camera, the option menu of Earphone/TV pops out on the
LCD Screen. Choose earphone or TV and press OK Button to validate the setting.
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Section 6
Viewing MPEG4 Movie on PC
MPEG4 Movie
MPEG4, the multimedia format and compression standards, is a cutting-edge compression technology
developed by MPEG (Motion Picture Expert Group). It not only enhances the image quality but also
improves the efficiency of recording capacity.
MPEG4 is adopted in this camera to take High-Definition movies. The MPEG4 movie format of AVI is
used in this camera.
View MPEG4 Movie on PC
When playing an MPEG4 movie for the first time, MPEG4 Video Codec Xvid should be installed in PC.
To do this:
Insert the CD-ROM into the computer’s CD-ROM drive. Click “Install Device Driver” (Install MPEG4 1.
Video Codec Xivd) and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
Start video player such as Widows Media Player to view MPEG4 AVI Movies.2.
Share MPEG4 Movie
You can share the recorded MPEG4 movies to your friends via internet or CD. Make sure MPEG4 Video
Codec Xvid is installed in your friends’ PC. MPEG4 Video Codec Xvid is available in the provided CD or
can be downloaded from Internet.
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Section 7
Viewing Pictures and Movies on a TV
Connecting to a high-definition TV
Connect HDMI cable to a HD TV.1.
The steps for viewing stored pictures and movie on a TV are exactly the same as for viewing them 2.
on the LCD monitor.
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Connecting to a non-high-definition 16:9 (Wide) or 4:3 TV
Connect one end of the AV cable to your camera’s AV Out port.1.
Connect the other end of the cable to a television.2.
The option menu of Earphone/TV pops out on the LCD Screen.3.
Choose TV option and press OK Button to validate the setting.4.
The steps for viewing stored pictures and movie on a TV are exactly the same as for viewing them 5.
on the LCD monitor.
Note
The LCD Panel does not work when the camera is connected to a television.
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Section 8
Video File Converter
Bundled software CD contains Arcsoft Media Converter that features video file converter to convert
multiple video formats into MPEG4 Xvid compatible format with your camera. In this way, you can
convert various video files formats and playback your favorite movies on your camera.
For windows XP, 2000 and Vista System users, please refer to 8.1 Media Converter2.
For windows 98 and Windows Me Users, please refer to 8.2 Media Converter 1.
8.1 Media Converter 2
To convert a video file:
Install Arcsoft Media Converter2 ( Refer to section 10).1.
Click Start 2. Select Programs Arcsoft Media Converter2 Media Converter2.
Media Converter main Screen will appear on your desktop.3.
Click “Add Media”.4.
File Output Information pane File Information pane
Preview Window Converted File Path
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Select Video file you want to convert.5.
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You can preview your media files before converting. To preview media files, use the following control 6.
functions.
Click •
to start previewing.
Click •
to stop previewing.
Make sure your media files can be previewed before converting.
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Click on 7.
to begin converting files.
File Output Information pane File Information pane
Preview Window Converted File Path
Task Report window will pop out after the task is completed.8.
Before transferring the converted file to your camera, rename the converted file to “ Clip0001.avi”. 9.
(Please note: if Clip0001.avi exists in the camera, then the converted file has to be renamed to
clip0002.avi)
Connect your camera to PC and transfer the converted video to “My Computer\Removable Disk\10.
DCIM\200Movie” in your camera. (Refer to Section 10 Transferring Data to a Computer.)
After transferring the converted video to the camera, press RECORD/Play 11. REC/PLAY Button to
enjoy your favorite movie.
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8.2 Media Converter 1
To convert a video file:
Install Arcsoft Media Converter (Refer to section 10).1.
Click Start 2. Select Programs Acrsoft Media Converter Media Converter.
Media Converter main Screen will appear on your desktop.3.
Click “Select Media”.4.
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Select the video file you want to convert.5.
Click “Select Destination” to choose the location you want to store the converted video file.6.
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Click “Convert” to start video converting. 7.
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Task Report window will pop out after the task is completed.8.
Before transferring the converted file to your camera, rename the converted file to “ Clip0001.avi”. 9.
(Please note: if Clip0001.avi exists in the camera, then the converted file has to be renamed to
clip0002.avi).
Connect your camera to PC and transfer the converted video to “My Computer\Removable Disk\10.
DCIM\200Movie” in your camera. (Refer to Section 10 Transferring Data to a Computer.)
After transferring the converted video to the camera, press RECORD/Play 11. REC/PLAY Button to
enjoy your favorite movie.
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Section 9
Burning the Recorded Clip into DVD
Bundled software CD contains ArcSoft Showbiz DVD also feathers burning the movie clip into DVD. You
can preserve your precious movies on DVD to share with family and friends.
To create a DVD:
Install Arcsoft Showbiz DVD (Refer to section 10).1.
Click Start 2. Select Programs Acrsoft Showbiz DVD Showbiz DVD.
Showbiz DVD main Screen will appear on your desktop.3.
Drag Video File to “ Drag Video Here”.4.
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Click “Create”.5.
Click “Start” to start DVD burning.6.
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Section 10
Transferring Data to a Computer
Installing the Digital Camera Driver
Before connecting this camera to a computer for the first time, you should install a driver on the computer.
The driver is on the CD-ROM disc provided in the package. To install the driver:
Insert the CD-ROM into the computer’s CD-ROM drive. The autorun screen will appear.1.
Click “Install Device Driver”. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. Depending 2.
on your operating system, you may have to restart your computer after installing the driver.
Connecting Your Camera to a Computer
You can transfer pictures, movies or voice recordings stored on your camera to a computer and send
them in emails to friends or post them on websites. To do this you should:
Install the camera driver on your computer.1.
Connect the computer and camera with the supplied mini USB 2.0 cable.2.
Default mode is Mass Storage Mode when the camera connects to PC.3.
Transfer pictures or movies or MP3 or voice recordings.4.
Mass Storage Device Mode
The RED LED will light up when the camera is connected to the computer. Movies, pictures and voice
recordings can be found on your computer at “My Computer\Removable Disk\DCIM\”. Under this mode,
you can read, delete, move, or copy any movie/picture/voice recording you want. Use the bundled
Arcsoft application software to edit the movies or pictures.
PC Camera Mode
When in Mass Storage Device Mode, press RECORD/PLAY Button to switch to PC Camera Mode and
the GREEN LED will light up. Under this mode, you can implement live video conference meetings or
use video email over the Internet.
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Installing Bundled Software
The CD-ROM supplied with this camera contains 5 pieces of software.
Acrsoft PhotoImpression• is a user-friendly application that helps you read, edit and organize
images.
Arcsoft Show Biz• allows you to edit movies and is equally easy to use.
Arcsoft Media Converter• can convert multiple video formats into MPEG4 Xvid compatible format
with your camera.
Adobe Reader• is a popular program that you need to have installed to read the User’s Manual. Many
computer users will find they already have this software installed on their computer.
MPEG4 Video Codec Xvid,• this decode software has to be installed for correctly viewing the movies
you record.
The detail information can be found in online help of all the bundled software.
To install the bundled software:
Insert the CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM drive. The autorun screen appears.1.
Select the piece(s) of software you want to install from the list, then click 2. Install Application Software.
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
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Section 11
Specifications and System Requirements
Specification
Image Sensor 5 Mega Pixel Sensor
Operation Modes Movie Record, Picture Record, Voice Record, MP3 Player, PC Camera,
Mass Storage Device
Lens F3.2 (f = 7.0mm)
Focus Range 200cm~infinite (Normal Mode)
Center: 20 cm (Macro Mode)
Digital Zoom 8X
Shutter Electronic
LCD monitor 3” LCD
Storage Media Built-in 64M Memory (partial memory is used for Firmware code);
SD/MMC Card Slot support (up to 4GB)
Image Resolution Still image 3744x2808 (11M Pixels)
2592x1944 (5M Pixels)
1600x1200 (2M Pixels)
Movie Resolution HD 1280 x 720 pixels 30 fps
D1 720 x 480 pixels 30 fps
VGA 640 x 480 pixels 30 fps
QVGA 320 x 240 pixels 30 fps
White Balance Auto/Manual (Daylight, Fluorescent, Tungsten)
Exposure Auto/Manual
Self-Timer 10 second delay
Flash ON/Off/Red Eye Reduction/Light ON/Auto
File Format Picture: JPEG
Movie: AVI (Xvid)
Voice: WAV
Music: MP3
Image play Single Image/Thumbnails/Slideshow
PC Interface Mini USB 2.0 Port
TV out NTSC/PAL Selectable
Battery Lithium-ion Rechargeable Battery
Dimension 108(H) * 65(W) * 25(D) mm
Weight 140g (without battery)
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System Requirement
Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP/Vista
Pentium MMX, Celeron or AMD Athlon
®
CPU
64MB RAM
CD ROM
500MB free HDD space
Available USB port
16-bit Color Display
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