EasyPix DVC-5012 Operating Instructions

This is a digital video camera of exceptional quality and value. You will be able
to capture videos and edit pictures; then send and share them with friends and family.
This digital video camera not only functions as a digital camera for taking pictures, but is also able to record video and audio. You can also connect to the computer and function as a webcam.
This digital video camera is your best choice and companion for whenever you wish to exchange pictuers and clips through e-mail, create a photo album, record video, or even chat face to face with your family and friends on the Internet.
Contents
1. Precautions………………………………………………..……....……3
Safety precautions…………………………………………………………………………3 Precautions before use………………………………………………………………………3 Precautions before operation……………………………………………………………………4 Package contents………………………………………………………………………………4
2. Understanding digital video camera..……………………......…….5
Digital video camera construction.......................……………..………….………….…….5
Top view………………………………………………………………………………………5 Front………………………………………………………………………………………5 Back……………………………………………………………………………………5 Left………………………………………………………………………………………6 Bottom………………………………………………………………………………………7 Battery status indicator…………………………………………………………………………7
3. How to use digital video camera....……………..………8
Preparations before operation………………………………………………………………8
4. Begin to use digital video camera………………………………………9
Function list…………………………………………………………………………………9 Video mode……………………………………………………………………………11
Status indicator…………………………………………………………………………11 Hotkey menu…………………………………………………………………………11 Video menu……………………………………………………………………13 Video size…………………………………………………………………………13 Image quality…………………………………………………………………13 White balance type………………………………………………………………………14 Exposure compensation………………………………………………………………………14 Color effects……………………………………………………………………………14 Night shot function………………………………………………………………………14 Return to video mode…………………………………………………………………14 Begin recording………………………………………………………………………………14
Photo mode………………………………………………………………………………15
Status indicator……………………………………………………………………………15 Hotkey menu………………………………………………………………………………16 Photo menu………………………………………………………………………………17 Select image size…………………………………………………………………………17 Select image quality…………………………………………………………………17 Select white balance mode…………………………………………………………………17 Exposure adjustment…………………………………………………………………………18 Color effects……………………………………………………………………………18
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Auto shutter………………………………………………………………………………18 Select date indicator………………………………………………………………………18 Return to photo mode………………………………………………………………………18 Night shot function……………………………………………………………………………18 Flash light function……………………………………………………………………………18 How to take a picture………………………………………………………………………18
Audio mode……………………………………………………………………………………19
Status indicator………………………………………………………………………………19
Begin recording………………………………………………………………………………19
Playback mode………………………………………………………………………………20
Video playback………………………………………………………………………………21
Audio playback………………………………………………………………………………22
Delete single file…………………………………………………………………………23 Delete all files…………………………………………………………………………23 Protect single file……………………………………………………………………… 23 Protect all files………………………………………………………………………24 Undo single file protection……………………………………………………………… 24 Undo all files protection………………………………………………………………24 Automatic playback…………………………………………………………………………24 DPOF …………………………………………………………………………………………25 Direct to print (DPS)…………………………………………………………………………26 Exit from playback menu………………………………………………………………26
Setup mode……………………………………………………………………………………27
Options setup………………………………………………………………………………27 Date/time………………………………………………………………………………27 Sounds ………………………………………………………………………………………28 Format………………………………………………………………………………28 Factory default ……………………………………………………………………………… 28 Memory information…………………………………………………………………………28 Language…………………………………………………………………………………… 28 Video output…………………………………………………………………………………28 Shutdown auto timer…………………………………………………………………………28 Light source frequency………………………………………………………………………28 Copy to card……………………………………………………………………………28 Exit setup……………………………………………………………………………28
5. Video output……….……………………….………………..…………29
6. How to connect to PC............…...………………..........30
7. Driver installation and software applications…………….....32
Drivers …………………………………………………………………………………32 Presto! Video Works 6…………………………………………………………33 Presto! Mr. Photo 3……………………………………………………………33
XviD 1.03 codec installation………………………………………………………………33
8. Digital recording specifications…………………………….......37
9. Troubleshooting.........………………..…………….........…..38
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1. Precautions
Please carefully read through this user manual before use, and follow the instructions for
operation to prevent unit damage due to inappropriate operation.
Safety precautions
The included CD is a PC software only compact disk and not an audio CD. Please do not
playback on stereo or personal equipment to prevent damage to the CD.
This product is a precision unit, please do not disassemble as the internal high voltage
components might cause electrical shock or fire hazards.
Please do not place this product under direct sunlight to prevent fire hazards.
Precautions before use
Please do a test shoot before actual filming
Before important filming (weddings or overseas travel), please do a test shoot to make sure
the digital video camera functions normally. Any additional damage caused by malfunction
of this product (fees for filming and revenues lost etc), we will not be responsible for any
compensation amends.
Copyright related issues
All images captured by digital video camera, unless authorized by the rights holder, shall not
violate copyright laws. In addition, if filming is prohibited for live performances and
exhibitions, even if just for personal use filming is not allowed. Memory card transfers of
data and copyrighted images should be bound within the range of copyright lays and not be
exceeded.
We will strive to ensure the contents of this manual are up to date. However, the accuracy
cannot be guaranteed. If contents in the manual does not match with the camera, please use
the camera as reference. We reserve the right to not notify in advance any changes in
contents and technical specifications.
If the packaged contents do not match the indicated accessories, please use the actual
contents as reference.
About the LCD screen
If the LCD display is damaged, please follow the following instructions about the liquid
crystals from the display:
1. If the liquid crystal makes contact with the skin, please wipe with a cloth and then wash
with large amounts of water.
2. If the liquid crystal makes contact with the eye, please wash with clean water for at least
15 minutes, and then rush to a hospital.
3. If liquid crystal is swallowed, please wash mouth cavity, drink large amounts of water and
induce vomit, then rush to a hospital.
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Precautions before operation
This product is composed of precision electrical components, in order to ensure correct image recording, please do not apply heavy shock or impact of the digital video camera during operation.
Avoid operating and storing in the following locations.
1. Damp and excessively dusty environments. 2. Direct sunlight location and enclosed cars, or other high temperature locations.
3. Violent vibrating environments. 4. Smoky, grimy and hot environments.
5. Strong magnetic field environments. 6. Rain and snow environments.
When the digital video camera power is on, please do not open the battery lid.
If the digital video camera interior is water logged, please immediately turn off power and
remove the battery.
Care and handling of digital video camera
1. If discovering that the lens, LCD screen surface, and viewing window are dirty, please use a lens brush and lens cloth to wipe clean. Please avoid touching the lens with your fingers.
2. To avoid scratches to the lens LCD screen surface, and view window, please do not bump the digital video camera against hard objects.
3. Please wipe the digital video camera exterior with a soft dry cloth and do not use cleaners or volatile solutions, or the digital video camera exterior shell and paint will disfigure and deteriorate.
Package contents
Digital video camera
Carry strap Leather case
USB cable TV cable AA alkaline battery *4
CD
(including drivers)
Instruction manual
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Auto shutter indicator
1. Lens 3.
Flash 4.Microphone
2. Understanding Digital video camera
Digital Video Camera construction Top view:
1. Flash button – switch to flash mode under photo mode
2.Menu button- enter the menu
3 Shutter button- filming
1:Flash button 2:Menu button
3.Shutter button
Front:
1. Lens
2. Auto shutter indicator
3. Flash
4. Microphone
Back:
1. Power/Busy indicator - when the digital video camera is powered on, the power indicator will be lit (green). When the system is busy, the busy indicator will flash (red).
2. Up button() – select up in different menus, selects the previous file in playback mode,
increase the volume during playback of video and audio. The night shot function can be set in both Photo and Playback modes.
3. Confirm button(■)- mainly used to confirm an action and to call out the shortcut menu
4. Zoom IN button- digital zoom in
5. Down button()- select down in different menus, selects the previous file in playback
mode, increase the volume during playback of video and audio.
6. Zoom OUT button- digital zoom out
7. Movie mode button [Movie] [ ] – enter the movie mode
8. Photo mode button [STILL] - enter the still photo mode
9. On/off button – powers the system on and off
10. Audio mode button [VOICE] - enter the voice audio mode
11. Playback mode button – enter the playback mode
12. TV-OUT port – connects to the TV to output the display onto the TV
13. USB port – connects to the computer
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7.Video mode button
8.Photo mode button
9.Power on/off button
10.Audio mode button
11.Playback mode
6.Zoom OUT button
12.TV
-OUT port 13.USB port
1.Rewind button
2.Play/
3.Forward button
1.Power/BUSY indicator
2.Up button
3.Confirm button(■)
4.Zoom IN button
5.Down button(▼)
Left:
1. Rewind button- fast rewind during video playback.
2. Play/stop button – start or stop playback of video or audio under playback mode
3. Forward button-fast forward during video playback.
4. Display/Set button- switches between the display methods (normal/all/off). Switches back
and forth between the video menu, photo menu, playback menu with the setup menu.
5. SPEAKER – for audio playback
4.Display /Set button
5.Speaker
Stop button
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Bottom:
1. Battery cover latch –press in and push the battery cover out to open the battery
compartment cover.
2. Battery compartment
3. SD/MMC card slot
4. Battery cover
Battery status indicator:
1.Battery coverlatch
full charge
half charge
=
battery power low
no power
2.Battery compart
4.Battery cover
3. SD/MMC card slot
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3. How to use DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA
Preparations before operation
First step: Please insert four AA alkaline or rechargeable batteries and check the battery life. If the battery life is low, please immediately replace the batteries to ensure proper digital video camera operation.
Second step: Please insert the memory card as per the direction illustrated correctly into the
memory card slot. To remove the memory card, first lightly press the memory card and the memory card will automatically pop up.
Note: When inserting the memory card into the digital video camera, the camera has to be
powered off. Turn on the power to the camera after the memory card is inserted and the internal 32MB memory will be deactivated automatically. After restarting, do not remove or insert the memory card to prevent loss and damage of data on memory card and built-in memory.
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Photo
LCD display: normal/all/off
Digital zoom: 1x~4x
White balance: auto/sunlight/light bulb/
fl
orescent light/cloudy
Photo
menu
Size: VGA/2M/3M/5M/12M
Color effect:
color/mono
chrome
/
retro Auto shutter:
off/5s/10s/30s
White balance: auto/sunlight/light bulb/
florescent light/cloudy
Video mode
Capture Video: start/stop
Digital zoom: 1x~4x
Hotkey menu
Size: 320*240, 640*480
Exposure compensation
: -2EV—+2EV Image quality: good/standard
White balance: auto/sunlight/li
ght bulb/
florescent light/cloudy
Color effect:
color/b&w/sepia
Exposure compensation
: -2EV—+2EV
White balance: auto/sunlight/light bulb/
florescent light/cloudy
Image quality: good/standard
Video menu
Size: VGA/QVGA
4. Begin to use your digital video camera
Step one Press the Power switch button, and the power indicator light will automatically
light up. When the power indicator light is lit, release the power switch button.
Function list
Video mode
Photo mode
LCD display: normal/all/off
Color effect: color/ b&w/sepia
mode
Picture taking Flash light: off/auto/forced
Hotkey menu
Size: VGA/2M/3M/5M/12M Exposure compensation: -2EV+2EV Image quality: good/standard
Auto shutter: off/5s/10s/30s Color effect: color/monochrome/retro
Image quality: good/standard
Exposure compensation: -2EV+2EV
Date indicator: on/off
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Audio mode
Playback mode
Playback mode
Audio mode
LCD display: normal/off Previous/Next Audio playback
Photo playback
Video playback
Playback menu
LCD display: normal/off/all Audio recording
Volume adjustment play/stop
play/stop
Volume adjustment Play/stop FF/RW
Delete file: delete single file/delete all files Protect file: protect single file/protect all files Undo file protection: undo single file protection /
Slideshow DPOF (Photos only)
DPS (Photos only)
undo all file protections
Display date/Display date off Select all/set single/cancel all
Print all/print single Cancel
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/Japanese/Spanish/Russian/Korean/Turkish/Portuguese/Dutch/Arabic
Setup mode
Setup mode
Date/time Shutter beep: on/off
Format: confirm/cancel Factory defaults: confirm/cancel Memory info
Language: English/Traditional Chinese/Simplified Chinese/French/German/Italian
Video output: NTSC/PAL
Auto shutoff: Off/1min/3min
Light source frequency: 60HZ/50HZ
Copy to card: Confirm/cancel
Photo Video Audio Available space
Video mode [ ]
Press the video mode button [Movie] [ ]
Status indicator
Video mode indicator Image format White balance
Color effects Image quality
Battery status Image size Digital zoom status Built-in storage status
Hotkey menu
Under the video mode, continuously press the Confirm button to select the shortcut functions: you can apply the following to the video to be captured: mage file size, exposure, video quality, white balance, color effect setups. After pressing the confirm buttonpress the up button or down button to select each submenu. The control procedures are as below:
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