Easypix VX 1035 Premium User Manual

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Contents

Disclaimer................................................................6

Precauctions ...............................................7

General precautions...............................................7

Power Supply..........................................................8

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Overall Introduction............................9

1.1

System Requirements ..................................9

1.2

Features.........................................................9

1.3

Accessories.................................................10

1.4

External View............................................... 11

1.5

Adjusting LCD Display................................12

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Getting Started ..................................13

2.1

Inserting SD Card........................................13

2.2

Loading the Battery ....................................14

2.3

Charging the Battery...................................15

2.4

The Gestures of Using the Touch Screen.16

2.4.1

Single touch.........................................16

2.4.2

Slide.....................................................18

2.4.3

Rotate..................................................18

2.5

Buttons & Functions...................................19

Description… .....................................................19

Button…….. .......................................................19

Function….. .......................................................19

2.6

About LED Indicators .................................20

2.7

Initial Settings Before Use..........................21

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2.7.1

Setting Date and Time.........................21

2.7.2

Setting Language ................................22

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LCD Display Information...................23

3.1

In DV Mode...................................................23

3.2

In Voice Recording Mode ...........................25

3.3

In DSC Mode................................................26

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Using the Camera..............................28

4.1

Shooting a Movie Clip.................................28

4.2

Pause Recording a Movie Clip...................29

4.3

Shooting a photo.........................................30

4.4

Voice Recording Mode................................30

4.5

Movie Clip / Voice Clip Playback................31

4.6

Shooting / Playback Photos.......................35

4.6.1

Shooting Photos ..................................35

4.6.2

Playback Photos..................................35

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LCD Display Information...................37

5.1

DV Playback Mode ......................................37

5.2

Voice Recording Playback Mode...............38

5.3

DSC Playback Mode....................................39

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Menu Options....................................40

6.1

Menus of Movie Clip Mode .........................40

6.1.1

Quality .................................................40

6.1.2

Resolution............................................41

6.1.3

Pre-recording.......................................42

6.1.4

Time Lapse..........................................42

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6.1.5

Dual Streams.......................................43

6.1.6

Face Detection ....................................43

6.1.7

Scene Mode ........................................44

6.1.8

White Balance .....................................45

6.1.9

Effect ...................................................46

6.1.10

Metering...............................................47

6.1.11

EV Compensation................................48

6.1.12

Backlight..............................................48

6.1.13

Contrast...............................................49

6.1.14

Sharpness ...........................................50

6.1.15

Motion Detection..................................51

6.2

Menu Options of Movie Clip/Voice Playback53

6.2.1

File Protection......................................53

6.2.2

Play Options........................................54

6.2.3

Delete..................................................55

6.3

Menu Options of Camera Mode .................56

6.3.1

Quality .................................................56

6.3.2

Photo Size...........................................57

6.3.3

Capture Mode......................................58

6.3.4

Instant View.........................................59

6.3.5

Face Detection ....................................59

6.3.6

Scene Mode ........................................60

6.3.7

White Balance .....................................61

6.3.8

Effect ...................................................62

6.3.9

Metering...............................................63

6.3.10

AE ISO.................................................63

6.3.11

EV Compensation................................64

6.3.12

Backlight..............................................64

6.3.13

Contrast...............................................65

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6.3.14

Sharpness ...........................................66

6.4

Menu Options of Photo Playback..............67

6.4.1

File Protection......................................67

6.4.2

Slide Show Setting ..............................68

6.4.3

Slide Show Effect.................................68

6.4.4

Delete..................................................69

6.4.5

DPOF...................................................71

6.4.6

Rotate..................................................71

6.5

Setting Menu................................................72

6.5.1

TV Type ...............................................72

6.5.2

File Number (Default: Serial)...............74

6.5.3

Date/Time............................................74

6.5.4

Format.................................................75

6.5.5

Default Setting.....................................75

6.5.6

LCD Brightness ...................................76

6.5.7

Date/Time Stamp.................................76

6.5.8

Auto Power Off ....................................77

6.5.9

Language.............................................77

6.5.10

Flicker..................................................78

6.5.11

Information...........................................79

6.5.12

Sound..................................................79

6.5.13

LCD Correction....................................80

6.5.14

Start Logo............................................80

6.5.15

Digital Zoom ........................................81

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PC and TV Connection......................82

7.1

Connecting to the Computer......................82

7.2

Connecting to the Standard TV..................82

7.3

Connecting to the HD TV............................83

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Installing the Software ......................84

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Editing Software................................85

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Appendix............................................86

Specifications .......................................................86

Troubleshooting ...................................................88

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Thank you for purchasing this Digital Video Camera. Please read
this manual thoroughly and keep it in a safe place for future
reference.

Disclaimer

Our company endeavors to ensure the contents of this manual are
correct and up-to-date. However, we do not guarantee the accuracy
of the contents of this manual. In case there is any discrepancy
between this manual and the Digital Video Camera, please use this
camera as the basis. We reserve the right to change any content or
technical rule without prior notification. In addition, the manufacturer
reserves the right to change technical specifications and package
contents without prior notification.

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Precauctions

General precautions

• Please do not disassemble or use any way to modify the
product by yourself, which may corrupt the product or cause
electric shock.

• Keep the Digital Video Camera away from the reach of children
or animals to prevent them from swallowing the batteries or
small accessories.

• Stop using in case there is any kind of liquid or foreign object
enters the Digital Video Camera. Turn off the Digital Video
Camera and contact your dealer for help if it occurs.

• Do not operate the Digital Video Camera with wet hands; it may
cause electric shock.

• Do not place or store the product in an environment of high
temperature to avoid damage. The camera is designed for use
in the temperature between 0°C and 40°C (32°F and 1 04°F).

• Do not store the product in the dusty/sandy/dirty place, or the
area which is close to air condition/heater. Otherwise it may be
ruined.

• Do not open the battery cover while recording the image. By
doing so, the current image is unable to store, it may also
corrupt other image data already stored in file.

• Please test this Digital Video Camera to ensure it is in normal
operations before using it in any important occasion(such as
wedding or overseas trip).

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Power Supply

• Please ensure using the provided battery or battery charger
attached to this Digital Video Camera. Using any other type of
battery of battery charger might damage the facility and render
the guarantee void.

• Make sure the batteries are in the correct position. Error in the
orientation of batteries might damage this product and result in
fire.

• Please take out the batteries to avoid leaking of battery fluid if
the Digital Video Camera is not in used for a long period of
time.

• Please remove the crashed or damaged battery right away to
avoid leaking of battery fluid or abnormal expansion.

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1 Overall Introduction

Please read this chapter to understand the features and functions of
this Digital Video Camera. This chapter also includes the description
of system requirement, package contents, and hardware
components.

1.1 System Requirements

This Digital Video Camera requires a unit of computer with the
following specifications:

• Windows® Vista / XP operating system or Mac OS 10.3 ~10.4

• A CPU of at least the equivalent of Intel® Pentium 4 2.8GHz I

• At least 2GB of RAM

• Standard USB 1.1 connection port or higher

• At least 64MB of display card

Note:
USB 1.1 allows you to transmit files to the host, but using USB 2.0 connection port

could increase the transmission speed far faster.

1.2 Features

This Digital Video Camera provides many features and functions
including:

• High resolution pixel camera (maximum 16 million pixels)

• Touch screen

• Time lapse

• Pre-recording

• Dual streams

• Capturing a still image in video mode

In addition, this video camera has USB mass storage hard disk, and

SD card reader.

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1.3 Accessories

This package should contain the following items. In case there is any

missing or damaged item, please contact your dealer immediately.

① Digital video camera ② Pouch ③ Quick guide

④ Software CD ⑤ HDMI cable ⑥ Video cable

⑦ USB cable ⑧ Lithium battery ⑨ Adaptor

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1.4 External View

1 Lens

11

Shutter Button

2 Flash Light 12

Playback Button

3 Self-timer Indicator

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Power

4 LED Indicator 14

SET Button

5 Mode Button 15

Menu Button

6 Recording Button 16

Battery / Memory Card
Compartment

7 USB/HD/TV/Audio Output 17

Tripod socket

8 Status Display 18

Hand Strap

9 Speaker 19

Microphone

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Zoom Button

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1.5 Adjusting LCD Display

Before taking pictures or recording movie clips, please rotate
according to the illustrations below.

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2 Getting Started

2.1 Inserting SD Card

1. Insert an SD card and make sure facing the touching face
downward.

Note:
Do not remove or insert SD cards when the power of the Digital Video Camera is on

to avoid damaging files.

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2.2 Loading the Battery

Please use only the battery provided or recommended by the
manufacturer or dealer.

Note:
Insert battery correctly according to this description. Error in inserting batteries

could result in non-repairable damage to this Digital Video Camera.

1. Open battery cover.

Battery Status Indicator:

Battery full

Battery half full

Battery empty

 Charging battery (A new battery should be

charged at least 4 hours.)

 The device power is supplied by DC input. (No

batteries inside.)

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2. Insert batteries according to the illustration.

3. Close battery cover.

2.3 Charging the Battery

You can use the adaptor attached to charge the lithium battery.
Insert the lithium battery into the Digital Video Camera and connect

to the cable of the adaptor.

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2.4 The Gestures of Using the Touch Screen

2.4.1 Single touch

1. Touch hotkey on the screen to switch mode (DV, DSC,
and Voice Recording).

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2. You can also touch hotkey to change settings as shown
below (Take DV function as an example).

 Resolution

 Electronic image stabilizer on/off

 Auto Focus

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2.4.2 Slide

Slide right or left to view the previous file or the next file under the
[Playback] Mode.

2.4.3 Rotate

Under [Playback] Mode, you can rotate the image by 90°/step as
shown below.

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2.5 Buttons & Functions

Description

Button

Function

Power
Button

To turn ON/OFF the Digital Video Camera.

Menu
Button

To display the main OSD menu.

MODE
Button

There are three operating modes for the
Digital Video Camera: DV Mode, DSC
Mode, and Voice Recording Mode. Press
the Mode button to switch to different
modes.

SET Button

To confirm all settings.

4-Way
Direction
Button

Press this button Left/Right to adjust the EV
compensation; press this button Up in DSC
mode to turn on/off the flash light: off, auto,
fill-in.

Recording
Button

To take movie clips and voice recordings.

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Shutter
Button

To take images.

Zoom
Button

This Digital Video Camera is equipped with
10X Optical Zoom: press the button Right
(T) to pull in the distance of the subject, or
press the button Left (W) to move away the
distance from the object.

Playback
Button

To enter Playback mode.

2.6 About LED Indicators

Below table describes the meaning of the camera LED indicators:

Indicator Color

Definition

Green Turning power on.

Power

Green blinking

Flash is charging.

Recording

Green blinking

Recording

Self-timer

Red blinking Start of Self-timer.

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2.7 Initial Settings Before Use

2.7.1 Setting Date and Time

1.

Turn [On] the Digital Video Camera to set up the date and
time for the first time. Set the date and time by moving
up/down button or touch the screen to select.

2. Press the [4-Way Direction] Button left/right to select each
column. Then press up/down or touch the screen to select
the column.

3. Press the [4-Way Direction Button] Up/Down to adjust the
value. Press [SET] Button to store the value you change
or touch the screen to adjust the Year, Date and Time

before pressing the Return Button ( ).

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2.7.2 Setting Language

1. It is automatic to move on to Language setting after
setting Date/Time.

2. Press the [4-Way Direction] Button left/right to select each
column. Then press up/down or touch the screen to select
the column.

3. Press the [4-Way Direction Button] up/down to adjust the
language. Press [SET] Button to store the value you
change or touch the screen to adjust the language before

pressing the [Return] Button ( ) to leave the setting.

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3 LCD Display Information

3.1 In DV Mode

Please refer to the following table.

1

Scene mode Indicator

2

Resolution indicator

3

Metering mode

4

White balance indicator

5

Remaining recording time indicator

6

DV mode indicator

7

Battery status indicator

8

Exposure compensation indicator

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9

Histogram indicator

10

Playback button

11

Digital Zoom button

12

Menu button

13

Auto Focus button

14

Electronic image stabilizer (On/Off)

15

Resolution button

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3.2 In Voice Recording Mode

Please refer to the following table.

1

Recording time left indicator

2

Voice Recording Mode indicator

3

Battery status indicator

4

Playback button

5

Menu button

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3.3 In DSC Mode

Please refer to the following table.

1

Scene Mode indicator

2

Resolution indicator

3

Continuous Shot mode

4

Metering mode

5

White balance indicator

6

Self-timer indicator

7

Number of pictures left

8

DSC Mode indicator

9

Battery indicator

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10

EV compensation indicator

11

Histogram indicator

12

Playback button

13

Digital zoom button

14

Menu button

15

Auto Focus button

16

Flashlight mode selection (off/auto/fill-in)

17

Resolution button

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4 Using the Camera

4.1 Shooting a Movie Clip

1.

[DV] mode is the default setting after you power [On] the

Digital Video Camera.

2. Press the [Recording] Button to start/stop recording.

3. The Digital Video Camera will store the movie clip

automatically.

DV mode

Recording Button

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4.2 Pause Recording a Movie Clip

1. Press [SET] Button during recording a movie clip. The

video will pause recording immediately.

2. Press [SET] Button again to start recording a movie clip.

3. The Digital Video Camera will store the video

automatically.

.

Recording is on.

Press [SET] Button to pause.

Press [SET] Button again.

Start recording.

Pause recording.

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4.3 Shooting a photo

1. Turn [On] the Digital Video Camera, press [Mode]

Button or touch hotkey on the screen to switch to [DSC]
mode.

2. Press [Shutter] Button to take pictures.

3. The Digital Video Camera will store the image
automatically.

4.4 Voice Recording Mode

1. Turn [On] the Digital Video Camera, press [Mode]

Button or touch hotkey on the screen to switch to [Voice
Recording] mode.

2. Press [Recording] Button to start/stop voice recording.

Voice recording mode

DSC mode

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4.5 Movie Clip / Voice Clip Playback

1. In [Movie]/ [Voice] Recording Mode, press [Playback]
Button to display recently stored files on the LCD screen.

Movie Clip Playback Mode Indicator

Voice Recording Playback Mode

Playback

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2. Press [4-Way Direction] Button up/down, left/right to view
stored files. Press [SET] Button to playback or touch the
screen to select Playback of the file.

3. To pause the Playback of file, press the [Recording]
Button or touch the screen icon ( / ).

4. Press [Playback] Button again to return to Movie/Voice
Recording Mode.

Press [Playback] Button
again to return to
Movie/Voice Recording
Mode.

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5. You can also playback the movie clip in different speeds
by touching (ON/OFF) the screen icon ( ).

Playback speed is as below when the Slow Motion is

“LIGADO”:

Rewind

2X play

Forward

Rewind

4X play

Forward

Rewind

8X play

Forward

Rewind

16X play

Forward

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6. Capture the image from movie clip playback.

Press [Shutter] Button in replaying the movie clip.

The Digital Video Camera will store images automatically.

Image Resolution

1920 x 1080

or

1280 x 720

848 x 480

432X240

Note:
The image size depends on Image Resolution.

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4.6 Shooting / Playback Photos

4.6.1 Shooting Photos

1. Turn [On] the power and adjust the [Mode] Button to [DSC]
Mode or touch hotkey on the screen to set up.

2. Press [Shutter] Button to capture images which will be
stored automatically.

4.6.2 Playback Photos

1. In [DSC] Mode, press [Playback] Button to display the
images on the LCD screen.

Playback photos indicator

Playback

DSC mode

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2. Press [4-Way Direction] Button up/down or left/right to
view the stored files. Press [SET] Button or touch the
screen to playback the image.

3. Touch the screen ( or ) to enlarge/shrink the
image, then you can move the image up/down or left/right.

4. Press [Playback] Button again to return to [DSC] Mode.

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5 LCD Display Information

5.1 DV Playback Mode

Please refer to the following table.

1

000-0000

Folder and file number

2

Resolution indicator

3

Battery status indicator

4

File Protection indicator

5

00:00:00

Length of each Movie Clip

6

Sound volume touch icons

7

Return button

8

Fast forward playback button

9

/

Playback/Pause button

10

Fast rewind playback button

11

Menu button

12

Slow motion playback button

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5.2 Voice Recording Playback Mode

Please refer to the following table.

1

Voice Recording Mode indicator

2

000-0000

Folder and file number

3

Battery status indicator

4

File Protection indicator

5

00:00:00

Length of each movie clip

6

Sound volume touch icons

7

Return button

8

Fast forward playback button

9

/

Playback/Pause button

10

Fast rewind playback button

11

Menu button

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5.3 DSC Playback Mode

Please refer to the following table.

1

DSC Mode indicator

2

000-0000

Number of pictures left

3

Resolution indicator

4

Battery status indicator

5

File Protection indicator

6

DPOF(Digital Print Order Format) indicator

7

Previous file

8

Return button

9

Zoom-In indicator

10

Zoom-Out indicator

11

Menu button

12

Next file

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6 Menu Options

Please read this chapter to understand the settings and advanced
operations of this Digital Video Camera.

6.1 Menus of Movie Clip Mode

Press [MENU] button to display menu options of movie clip under

the [DV] mode.

6.1.1 Quality

1. Turn [On] the Digital Video Camera and ensure it is in the
[DV] mode.

2. Press [MENU] Button and press [4-way Direction] Button
to select the [Quality] item. Press [SET] Button to display
submenu; or touch the screen to select the item.

3. Press [4-way Direction] Button to select [Super Fine],
[Fine], or [Normal]. Press [SET] Button or touch the
screen to confirm the setting.

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6.1.2 Resolution

1. Power [On] the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is
in the [DV] mode.

2. Press [MENU] Button and press [4-way Direction] Button
to select the [Resolution] item. Press [SET] Button or
touch the screen to display submenu.

3. Use [4-way Direction] Button to select and press [SET]
Button to confirm; or touch the screen to select the
item.

1920 x 1080 30p

1280 x 720 60p

1280 x 720 30p

848 x 480 60p

432 x 240 240p

Note:
The resolution will be different due to various TV Type settings. Please refer to

chapter 6.5.1 “TV Type”.

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6.1.3 Pre-recording

1. Power [On] the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in
the [DV] mode.

2. Press [MENU] Button and press [4-way Direction] Button to
select the [Pre-recording] item. Press [SET] Button or touch
the screen to display submenu.

3. Use [4-way Direction] Button to choose [Off]/[On], and
press [SET] Button or click the screen to confirm the
setting.

6.1.4 Time Lapse

1. Power [On] the Digital Video Camera and ensure it is in
the [DV] mode.

2. Press [MENU] Button and press [4-way Direction] Button
to choose the [Time Lapse] item. Press [SET] Button or
touch the screen to display submenu.

3. Use [4-way Direction] Button to select [Off], [1 minute], [5
minutes], or [30 minutes]. Press [SET] Button or touch the
screen to confirm.

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6.1.5 Dual Streams

1. Power [On] the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is
in the [DV] mode.

2. Press [MENU] Button and press [4-way Direction] Button
to select the [Dual streams] item. Press [SET] Button or
touch the screen to display submenu.

3. Press [4-way Direction] Button to select [Off]/ [On]. Press
[SET] Button or touch the screen to confirm the setting.

6.1.6 Face Detection

1. Power [On] the Digital Video Camera and ensure it is in
the [DV] mode.

2. Press [MENU] Button and press [4-way Direction] Button
to select the [Face Detection] item. Press [SET] Button or
touch the screen to display submenu.

3. Press [4-way Direction] Button to select [Off]/ [On]. Press
[SET] Button or click the screen to confirm.

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6.1.7 Scene Mode

1. Power [On] the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is
in the [DV] mode.

2. Press [MENU] Button and press [4-way Direction] Button
to select the [Scene Mode] item. Press [SET] Button to
display submenu; or touch the screen to choose the
item.

3. Press [4-way Direction] Button to select [Auto], [Night],
[Sports], [Landscape], [Portrait], [Sunset], [Sand/Snow],
[Flower], [Firework], or [Aquarium]. Press [SET] Button
or touch the screen to confirm.

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6.1.8 White Balance

1. Power [On] the Digital Video Camera and ensure it is in
the [DV] mode.

2. Press [MENU] Button and press [4-way Direction] Button
to select the [White Balance] item. Press [SET] Button to
display submenu; or touch the panel to select the item.

3. Press [4-way Direction] Button to select [Auto],
[Incandescent], [Daylight], [Cloudy], [Fluorescent], or
[Preset]. Press [SET] Button or touch the panel to
confirm.

Auto

Automatic white balance adjustment.

Incandescent

The setting is suitable for Incandescent lamp lighting,
or environments with dark light.

Daylight

For daylight recording.

Cloudy

For cloudy or shady environments.

Fluorescent

For fluorescent lamp lighting, or environments with
bright light.

Preset

Preset on a plain white background for more realistic
white balance value.

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6.1.9 Effect

1. Power [On] the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is
in the [DV] mode.

2. Press [MENU] Button and press [4-way Direction] Button
to select the [Effect] item. Press [SET] Button to display
submenu; or touch the screen to select the item.

3. Press [4-way Direction] Button to select [Normal], [Art],
[Sepia], [Negative], [B/W (Black/White)], or [Vivid]. Press
[SET] Button to confirm; or touch the screen to select the
item.

Normal

Recordings with natural color.

Art

Recordings with oil painting color.

Sepia

Recordings with sepia-toned color.

Negative

Recordings with negative color.

B/W

Recordings with black/white color.

Vivid

Recordings with bright color.

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6.1.10 Metering

1. Power [On] the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is
in the [DV] mode.

2. Press [MENU] Button and press [4-way Direction] Button
to select the [Metering] item. Press [SET] Button or
touch the screen to display submenu.

3. Press [4-way Direction] Button to select [Center],
[Average], or [Spot]. Press [SET] Button or touch the
screen to confirm.

Center

To preserve background details while letting lighting
conditions at the center of the frame define exposure.

Averaged

For exposure to be evenly distributed around the
selected frame.

Spot

To ensure correct exposure for the object even if the

background is very bright or very dark.

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6.1.11 EV Compensation

Use this function to adjust the value of EV compensation, which is
ranged form -2.0EV to +2.0EV (at 0.3EV increment). The higher the
EV value, the brighter the image will be.

1. Power [On] the Digital Video Camera and ensure it is in
the [DV] mode.

2. Press [MENU] Button and then press [4-way Direction]
Button to select the [EV Compensation] item. Press
[SET] Button or touch the screen to display submenu.

3. Press [4-way Direction] Button to increase/decrease the
value. Press [SET] Button or touch the screen to
confirm.

6.1.12 Backlight

1. Turn [On] the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in
the [DV] mode.

2. Press [MENU] Button and press [4-way Direction] Button
to select the [Backlight] item. Press [SET] Button or
touch the screen to display submenu.

3. Press [4-way Direction] Button to select [Off]/ [On]. Press
[SET] Button or touch the screen to confirm.

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6.1.13 Contrast

1. Turn [On] the Digital Video Camera and ensure it is in the
[DV] mode.

2. Press [MENU] Button and press [4-way Direction] Button
to select the [Contrast] item. Press [SET] Button or touch
the screen to display submenu.

3. Press the [4-way Direction] Button to select [Normal],
[High], or [Low]. Press [MENU] Button or touch the
screen to confirm.

Normal

For normal scenes.

High

For brighter scenes.

Low

For darker scenes.

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6.1.14 Sharpness

1. Power [On] the Digital Video Camera and ensure it is
in the [DV] mode.

2. Press [MENU] Button and press [4-way Direction]
Button to select the [Sharpness] item. Press [SET]
Button or touch the screen to display submenu.

3. Press [4-way Direction] Button to select [Normal],
[High], or [Low]. Press [SET] Button or touch the
screen to confirm.

Normal

For normal scenes.

High

For sharper scenes.

Low

For softer scenes.

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6.1.15 Motion Detection

1. Power [On] the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is
in the [DV] mode.

2. Press [MENU] Button and press [4-way Direction] Button
to select the [Motion Detection] item. Press [SET] Button
or touch the screen to display submenu.

3. Press [4-way Direction] Button to select [On] or [Off].
Press [SET] Button or touch the screen to confirm.

The following image will be shown when the motion detection
function is on:

If the green pillar rises to peak, the Digital Video Camera will take
movie clips automatically without pressing the recording button.

Motion
Detection On

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If the green pillar disappears, the Digital Video Camera will end
taking movie clips automatically without pressing the recording
button.

Start
recording

End
recording

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6.2 Menu Options of Movie Clip/Voice
Playback

When in [Movie Clip]/ [Voice] playback mode, press the [MENU] Button
to show the movie clip options menu.

6.2.1 File Protection

1. Power [On] the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in
the [Movie Clip]/ [Voice] Playback mode.

2. Press [MENU] Button. Then, press [4-way Direction] Button
or touch the screen to select the [File Protection] item. Press
[SET] Button or touch the screen to display submenu.

3. The icon represents the file is under protection.

Protect One

Protect one file.

Unprotect One

Unprotect one file.

Protect All

Protect all files.

Unprotect All

Unprotect all files.

Note：：：：To unlock the file from Protect, repeat steps stated above. After the file is

unlocked from Protect mode, the locked icon will disappear.

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6.2.2 Play Options

1. Power [On] the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is
in the [Movie Clip]/ [Voice] playback mode.

2. Press [MENU] Button. Then, press [4-way Direction]
Button or touch the screen to select the [Play Options]
item. Press [SET] Button or touch the screen to display
submenu.

3. Use [4-way Direction] Button to select [Play One], [Play
All], [Repeat One], or [Repeat All], then press [SET]
Button or touch the screen to confirm. The movie clip will
playback automatically.

Play One

To playback one file.

Play All

To playback all files.

Repeat One

To replay single file.

Repeat All

To replay all files.

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6.2.3 Delete

1. Power [On] the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is
in the [Movie Clip]/ [Voice] playback mode.

2. Choose the to-be-deleted file and press [MENU] Button/
press [4-way Direction] Button down to select the
[Delete] item; or touch the screen to select the item.

3. Use [4-way Direction] Button to select [Delete One],
[Delete All], or [Delete Selections]; then press [SET]
Button or touch the screen to confirm.

4. Press [4-way Direction] Button or touch the screen to
select [O]/ [X] and press [SET] Button to delete file(s).

5. You can choose the [Delete Selections] item to delete
certain file.

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Delete One

Delete one file.

Delete All

Delete all files.

Delete Selections

Select the file and delete.

Note:
The files cannot be recovered once deleted. Therefore, please make sure you have

a backup file before delete. The protect files will not be able to delete. You must
unlock the file before deleting it.

6.3 Menu Options of Camera Mode

During [DSC] Mode, press [MENU] Button to display camera mode
option menu.

6.3.1 Quality

1. Turn [On] the Digital Video Camera and ensure it is in
the [DSC] mode.

2. Press [MENU] Button and press [4-way Direction]
Button to select the [Quality] item. Press [SET] Button
or touch the screen to display submenu.

3. Press [4-way Direction] Button to select [Super Fine],
[Fine], or [Normal]. Press [SET] Button or touch the
screen to confirm the setting.

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6.3.2 Photo Size

1. Power [On] the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is
in the [DSC] mode.

2. Press [MENU] Button and press [4-way Direction] Button
to select the [Photo Size] item. Press [SET] Button or
touch the screen to display submenu.

3. Press [4-way Direction] Button to select [16M], [10M], [5M],
or [3M]. Press [SET] Button or touch the screen to
confirm.

16M

4608 x 3456 pixels (Interpolation)

10M

3648 x 2736 pixels

5M

2592 x 1944 pixels

3M

2048 x 1536 pixels

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6.3.3 Capture Mode

1. Power [On] the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is
in the [DSC] mode.

2. Press [MENU] Button and then press [4-way Direction]
Button to select the [Capture Mode] item. Press [SET]
Button or touch the screen to display submenu.

3. Press [4-way Direction] Button to select [Precise Quality],
[Precise Quality Cont.], [AEB mode], [Fast Cont.], or
[Super Fast Cont.]. Press [SET] Button or touch the
screen to confirm.

Precise Quality

Shoot single photo.

Precise Quality Cont.

Shoot photos continually.

AEB mode

Shoot three photos continually.(For brighter,
normal, darker photo each)

Fast Cont.

Shoot 10 photos continually.

Super Fast Cont.

Shoot 30 photos continually.

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6.3.4 Instant View

1. Turn [On] the Digital Video Camera and ensure it is in

the [DSC] mode.

2. Press [MENU] Button and press [4-way Direction] Button

to select the [Instant View] item. Press [SET] Button to
display submenu or touch the screen to select the item.

3. Press [4-way Direction] Button to select [Off], [1 second],

[3 seconds], or [5 seconds]. Press [SET] Button or touch
the screen to confirm.

6.3.5 Face Detection

1. Power [On] the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is

in the [DSC] mode.

2. Press [MENU] Button and press [4-way Direction] Button

to select the [Face Detection] item. Press [SET] Button
or touch the screen to display submenu.

3. Press [4-way Direction] Button to select [Off], or [On].

Press [SET] Button or touch the screen to confirm.

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6.3.6 Scene Mode

1. Turn [On] the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in

the [DSC] mode.

2. Press [MENU] Button and press [4-way Direction] Button

to select the [Scene Mode] item. Press [SET] Button or
touch the screen to display submenu.

3. Press [4-way Direction] Button to select [Auto], [Night],

[Sports], [Landscape], [Portrait], [Sunset], [Sand/Snow],
[Flower], [Firework], or [Aquarium]. Press [SET] Button/
touch the screen to confirm.

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6.3.7 White Balance

1. Power [On] the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is
in the [DSC] mode.

2. Press [MENU] Button and press [4-way Direction] Button
to select the [White Balance] item. Press [SET] Button or
touch the screen to display submenu.

3. Press [4-way Direction] Button to select [Auto],
[Incandescent], [Daylight], [Cloudy], [Fluorescent], or
[Preset]. Press [SET] Button or touch the screen to
confirm.

Auto

Automatic white balance adjustment.

Incandescent

The setting is suitable for Incandescent lamp lighting,
or environments with dark light.

Daylight

For daylight recording.

Cloudy

For cloudy or shady environments.

Fluorescent

For fluorescent lamp lighting, or environments with
bright light.

Preset

Preset on a plain white background for more realistic
white balance value.

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6.3.8 Effect

1. Turn [On] the Digital Video Camera and ensure it is in
the [DSC] mode.

2. Press [MENU] Button and press [4-way Direction] Button
to select the [Effect] item. Press [SET] Button or click the
screen to display submenu.

3. Press [4-way Direction] Button to select [Normal], [Art],
[Sepia], [Negative], [B/W (Black/White)], or [Vivid]. Press
[SET] Button to confirm; or touch the screen to select the
item.

Normal

Images with nature color.

Art

Images with oil painting color.

Sepia

Images with sepia-toned color.

Negative

Images with negative color.

B/W

Images with black/white color.

Vivid

Images with bright color.

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6.3.9 Metering

1.

Turn [On] the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in
the [DSC] mode.

2.

Press [MENU] Button and press [4-way Direction] Button to
select the [Metering] item. Press [SET] Button or touch the
screen to display submenu.

3.

Use [4-way Direction] Button to select [Center], [Average],
or [Spot]. Press [SET] Button or touch the screen to confirm
the setting.

Center

To preserve background details while letting lighting
conditions at the center of the frame define exposure.

Average

For exposure to be evenly distributed around the
selected frame.

Spot

To ensure correct exposure for the object even if the

background is very bright or very dark.

6.3.10 AE ISO

1. Power [On] the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in
the [DSC] mode.

2. Press [MENU] Button and press [4-way Direction] Button to
select the [AE ISO] item. Press [SET] Button or touch the
panel to display submenu.

3. Press [4-way Direction] Button to select [Auto], [100], [200],
[400], [800], [1600], [3200], or [6400]. Press [SET] Button or
touch the panel to confirm.

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6.3.11 EV Compensation

Use this function to adjust the value of EV compensation, which is
ranged form -2.0EV to +2.0EV (at 0.3EV increment). The higher the
EV value, the brighter the image will be.

1. Power [On] the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is
in the [DSC] mode.

2. Press [MENU] Button and press [4-way Direction] Button
to select the [EV Compensation] item. Press [SET]
Button or touch the screen to display submenu.

3. Press [4-way Direction] Button to increase/decrease the
value. Press [SET] Button or touch the screen to confirm.

6.3.12 Backlight

1. Power [On] the Digital Video Camera and ensure it is in
the [DSC] mode.

2. Press [MENU] Button and press [4-way Direction] Button
to select the [Backlight] item. Press [SET] Button or
touch the screen to display submenu.

3. Press [4-way Direction] Button to select [Off] or [On].
Press [SET] Button or touch the screen to confirm.

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6.3.13 Contrast

1. Turn [On] the Digital Video Camera and ensure it is in the
[DSC] mode.

2. Press [MENU] Button and press [4-way Direction] Button
to select the [Contrast] item. Press [SET] Button or touch
the screen to display submenu.

3. Press [4-way Direction] Button to select [Normal], [High],
or [Low]. Press [SET] Button or touch the screen to
confirm.

Normal

Images with normal scenes.

High

Images with brighter scenes.

Low

Images with darker scenes.

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6.3.14 Sharpness

1. Power [On] the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is
in the [DSC] mode.

2. Press [MENU] Button and press [4-way Direction] Button
to select the [Sharpness] item. Press [SET] Button or
touch the screen to display submenu.

3. Press [4-way Direction] Button to select [Normal], [High],
or [Low]. Press [SET] Button or touch the screen to
confirm.

Normal

Images with normal scenes.

High

Images with brighter scenes.

Low

Images with darker scenes.

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6.4 Menu Options of Photo Playback

6.4.1 File Protection

1. Turn [On] the Digital Video Camera and ensure it is in the
[Playback] mode.

2. Press [MENU] Button and press [4-way Direction] Button
to select the [File Protection] item; press [SET] Button or
touch the screen to display submenu.

3. The locked icon will be shown to indicate the file is
under protection.

Protect One

Protect one file.

Unprotect One

Unprotect one file.

Protect All

Protect all files.

Unprotect All

Unprotect all files.

Note:
Repeat above-mentioned steps to unlock the file. When the file is unlocked, the

locked icon will disappear.

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6.4.2 Slide Show Setting

1. Turn [On] the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in
the [DSC] mode.

2. Press [4-way Direction] Button to select the [Slide Show
Setting] item to enter into submenu; or touch the screen to
select the item.

3. Use [4-way Direction] Button or touch the screen to
choose [Off], [1 Second], or [3 Seconds]. The images will
playback automatically.

6.4.3 Slide Show Effect

1. Turn [On] the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in

the [Playback] mode.

2. Press [MENU] Button and press [4-way Direction] Button

to select the [Slide Show Effect] item; press [SET] Button
or touch the screen to display submenu.

3. Use [4-way Direction] Button to select [Fading] or [Flying],

press [SET] Button or touch the screen to display
submenu.

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6.4.4 Delete

1. Turn [On] the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in
the [Playback] mode.

2. Choose the to-be-deleted file and press the [MENU]
Button/ [4-way Direction] Button down to select the [Delete]
item; press [SET] Button to display submenu.

3. Use [4-way Direction] Button to select [Delete One],
[Delete All], or [Delete Selections]. Press [SET] Button or
touch the screen to confirm.

4. Press [4-way Direction] Button/touch the screen to choose
[O] or [X] and press [SET] Button to delete file(s).

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You can choose [Delete Selections] to delete certain file.

Delete One

Delete one file.

Delete All

Delete all files.

Delete Selections

Choose the file and delete.

Note:
The files cannot be recovered once deleted. Therefore, please make sure you have

a backup file before delete. The protect files will not be able to delete. You must
unlock the file before deleting the protected file.

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6.4.5 DPOF

Use DPOF(Digital Print Order Format) to mark the printing information
stored in the memory card.

1.

Turn [On] the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in
the [Playback] mode. Press [Playback] Button and then
press [MENU] Button to show menu options of image
playback; or touch the panel to select the item.

2.

Press [4-way Direction] Button to select the [DPOF] item,

and press [SET] Button or touch the screen to confirm.

3.

Use [4-way Direction] Button and press [SET] Button to

confirm; or touch the screen to choose the item. The DPOF
icon will appear to indicate the file is in order for printing.

Notes:

1. A memory card is necessary for using DPOF function.

2. All videos/pictures are in order for printing after setting DPOF.

6.4.6 Rotate

1. Turn [On] the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in
the [Playback] mode.

2. Press [4-way Direction] Button to select the [Rotate] item to
enter into submenu; or touch the screen to choose the item.

3. Use [4-Way Direction] Button to select [Left 90] or [Right 90]
and press [SET] Button to confirm; or touch the screen to
select the item. The image will rotate left/right by 90
degrees.

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6.5 Setting Menu

Setting Menu can be applied on all kinds of the Digital Video
Camera settings.

6.5.1 TV Type

1. Power [On] the Digital Video Camera and switch to
[Setting] mode.

2. Press [4-way Direction] Button to select the [TV Type]
item. Press [SET] Button or touch the panel to display
submenu.

3. Use [4-way Direction] Button to choose [NTSC] or [PAL],
then press [SET] Button or touch the screen to confirm.

NTSC

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PAL

Note:
The video resolution will be different due to various TV Type settings.

Setting reference of TV type

NTSC

America, Canada, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Taiwan

PAL

Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Denmark,
Finland, Germany, UK, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia,
New Zealand, Singapore, Spain, Sweden,
Switzerland, Thailand, Norway

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6.5.2 File Number (Default: Serial)

The file number can be set in this function.

1. Turn [On] the Digital Video Camera and switch to [Setting]
mode.

2. Press [4-way Direction] Button to select the [File Number]
item. Press [SET] Button or touch the screen to display
submenu.

3. Press [4-way Direction] Button to choose [Reset]/ [Serial],
then press [SET] Button or touch the panel to confirm.

Notes:

1. The file number will start from 0001 when setting to [Reset].

2. When setting to [Serial], the stored files will be in serial numbers.

6.5.3 Date/Time

Please refer to the chapter 2.7.1 “Setting Date/Time.”

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6.5.4 Format

Use this function to format the memory card/ built-in memory.

1. Turn [On] the Digital Video Camera and switch to [Setting]
mode.

2. Use [4-way Direction] Button to select the [Format] item.
Press [SET] Button or touch the screen to display
submenu.

3. Press [4-way Direction] Button to select [O] or [X] to
confirm; or touch the screen to click the item.

6.5.5 Default Setting

Use this function to reset from all settings to default settings.

1. Power [On] the Digital Video Camera and switch to
[Setting] mode.

2. Press [4-way Direction] Button to select the [Default
Setting] item, then press [SET] Button or touch the screen
to display submenu.

3. Press [4-way Direction] Button/ touch the screen to
choose [O] or [X], press [SET] Button or touch the screen
to confirm.

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6.5.6 LCD Brightness

This function is to adjust the brightness of LCD.

1. Turn [On] the Digital Video Camera and switch to

[Setting] mode.

2. Use [4-way Direction] Button to select the [LCD

Brightness] item, then press [SET] Button or click the
screen to confirm.

3. Use [4-way Direction] Button to select [Low], [Medium],

or [High], then press [SET] Button or touch the screen to
confirm the setting.

6.5.7 Date/Time Stamp

This function is to stamp date/time on photos.

1.

Turn [On] the Digital Video Camera and switch to [Setting]
mode.

2.

Press [4-way Direction] Button to select the [Date/Time
Stamp] item, press [SET] Button to display submenu; or
touch the screen to select the item.

3.

Use [4-way Direction] Button to choose [Off], [Date], or
[Date/Time], press [SET] Button or touch the screen to
confirm the setting.

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6.5.8 Auto Power Off

This function is to power off the Digital Video Camera to save energy
after it is not in use for several minutes.

1. Power [On] the Digital Video Camera and switch to
[Setting] mode.

2. Press [4-way Direction] Button to select the [Auto Power
Off] item, then press [SET] Button or touch the screen to
display submenu.

3. Use [4-way Direction] Button to choose [Off], [3 min], or
[5 min]. Press [SET] Button or touch the screen to
confirm the setting.

6.5.9 Language

Please refer to chapter 2.7.2 “Setting Time/Date and Language.”

1. Turn [On] the Digital Video Camera and switch to [Setting]
mode. Move [4-way Direction] Button left/right to select
the [Language] item, and press [SET] Button or click the
screen to confirm.

2. Press [4-way Direction] Button/touch the screen to select
the following languages: English, Deutsch, French,

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Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Traditional
Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Turkish, Russian, Thai,
Arabian, and Korean.

6.5.10 Flicker

Use this setting to adjust the frequency system which corresponds
to your local area.。

1. Turn [On] the Digital Video Camera and switch to
[Setting] mode.

2. Press [4-way Direction] Button to select the [Flicker]
item, press [SET] Button or touch the screen to display
submenu.

3. Press [4-way Direction] Button/touch the screen to
select [Auto], [60Hz], or [50Hz]. Press [SET] Button or
touch the screen to confirm.

Reference of frequency setting

50HZ

UK, Germany, Spain, Italy, France, Netherlands,
Portugal, Russia, China, Japan

60HZ

USA, Taiwan, Korea, Japan

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6.5.11 Information

This function is to show information on the LCD screen to help you
taking better photos/movie clips.

1. Power [On] the Digital Video Camera and switch to
[Setting] mode.

2. Press [4-way Direction] Button to select the [Information]
item, and press [SET] Button or touch the screen to
display submenu.

3. Use [4-way Direction] Button to select [Normal],
[Histogram], or [Off]. Press [SET] Button or touch the
screen to confirm.

6.5.12 Sound

Use this function to adjust the sound volume.

1. Turn [On] the Digital Video Camera and switch to
[Setting] mode.

2. Press [4-way Direction] Button to select the [Sound] item.
Press [SET] Button or touch the screen to display
submenu.

3. Press [4-way Direction] Button to select [High], [Meidan],
[Low], or [Off], then press [SET] Button or touch the
screen to confirm.

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6.5.13 LCD Correction

This function is to correct the accuracy of LCD touch screen.

6.5.14 Start Logo

Use this function to set up the image shown on the screen when the
Digital Video Camera is turned on.

1. Power [On] the Digital Video Camera and switch to
[Setting] mode.

2. Press [4-way Direction] Button and choose the [Start
Logo] item, press [SET] Button or touch the screen to
display submenu.

3. Press [4-way Direction] Button to select [Default Setting]
or [User Setting]. Press [SET] Button/touch the panel to
choose the item.

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6.5.15 Digital Zoom

1. Power [On] the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is
in the [DV] mode.

2. Press [MENU] Button and press [4-way Direction] Button
to select the [Digital Zoom] item. Press [SET] Button or
touch the screen to display submenu.

3. Press [4-way Direction] Button to select [Off], [X10], or
[Maximum]. Press [SET] Button or touch the screen to
confirm.

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7 PC and TV Connection

7.1 Connecting to the Computer

As shown below, use the provided USB cable and connect the
Digital Video Camera to a PC for file transmission.

7.2 Connecting to the Standard TV

As shown below, use the provided video cable and connect the
Digital Video Camera to the standard TV.

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7.3 Connecting to the HD TV

As shown below, use the provided HDMI cable to connect the Digital
Video Camera to a HD TV for high resolution picture display.

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8 Installing the Software

1. Place the attached CD ROM into the CD player.

2. If the CD does not execute automatically, please use
Windows File Manager to execute the Install_CD.exe file
in the CD.

The following screen will be shown up.

3. Press the [Menu] item to start the installation process
according to the instructions on-screen.

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9 Editing Software

ArcSoft Total Media Extreme(TME) ™ manages your media for you,
and gives you tons of fun and exciting ways to create and share
projects featuring your photo, video, and music files. Edit, enhance
and add creative effects to your photos. You can

 Create your own movies or photo slide shows complete with

soundtrack.

 Upload your files easily to YouTube™!
 Or share them through simple email attachments or popular

photo printing.

 You can go to http://www.arcsoft.com/ for more information.

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10 Appendix

Specifications

Image sensor 1/2.33 inch. 10.0 mega pixels CMOS sensor
Effective pixels

10.0 Megapixel (3856X2764)

Storage media Support SD card and SDHC card
ISO Equipment Auto/100/200/400/800/1600/3200/6400
Color effect Normal/BW/Sepia/Art/Negative/Vivid

Lens

10x Optical Lens
F/3.58~3.64, f=6~60mm

Focus range

Normal： Wide: 10cm~Infinity
Tele: 120cm~ Infinity

Macro： 10cm

Still image

Format：JPEG (DPOF, EXIF)
Resolution: 16MP（Interpolation）, 10M, 5M, 3M

Movie Clip

Format： H.264 (MOV)
Resolution：FHD (1920 x 1080 / 30fps)
HD (1280 x 720 / 60 fps)

HD (1280 x 720 / 30 fps)
WVGA (848 x 480 / 60 fps)
WEB (432 x 240 / 240 fps)

zoom

Optical Zoom:10x
Digital Zoom: DSC 60x; Video 120x
Playback:10x digital zoom

Audio

Audio for Voice Recording: ADPCM

TFT screen 3.5” Touch Panel screen(16:9)

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Strobe

Range：1.5m~2m
Recording: On/ Off

Shooting: fill-in, off, auto

White balance

Auto/ Daylight/ Cloudy// Tungsten/ Fluorescent/
Preset

Exposure -2.0 EV~+2.0 EV; 1/3 step
Self-Timer Off, 2 seconds, 10 seconds

Interface

Camera： USB 2.0 (high-speed)
Mass storage High disk: USB 2.0(high-

speed),

MIC input, HDMI, USB DC IN

TV output NTSC/PAL

Shutter

Electronic shutter
Auto:1/2 ~1/4000 sec, Night: 2~1/4000 sec.

Auto Power Off Off, 3 minutes, 5 minutes
Power Source

CNP-40 Lithium battery
Dimensions 126 (L) x 62 (H) x 54.6 (W) mm
Weight

About 326g （without battery）

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Troubleshooting

Problem

Possible Cause

Solution

Can not turn

on the power

of Digital

Video

Camera.

1. Batteries are not
inserted correctly.

2. Batteries are dead.

1. Please insert batteries
correctly.

2. Replace the batteries.

Camera
shutdown
suddenly.

1. Power saving mode
already activated.

2. Batteries are dead.

1. Please turn on the power
again.

2. Replace the batteries.

Pictures are
not stored in
the memory.

Power off before storing
the images.

Please change to new
batteries when the battery
indicator turns to red color.

Camera
shutdown
when using
Self-timer
shooting
picture.

Batteries in camera are
dead.

Change new batteries.

Images are
out of focus

Object exceeds the range
of focus.

Refocus by zooming in/out.

Unable to use 1. Memory card is

1. Unlock the memory

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the external
memory card.

Protected.

2. Memory card contains
non-DCF images taken
by other cameras.

card.

2. Reformat the memory
card. Please make
sure to backup the file
before reformatting
memory card.。

All Buttons can
not work or
camera hangs.

Short circuit occurred when
connecting the camera to
other device.

Take out batteries in the
camera and re-insert again.