Emerson EVC1700 User Manual

EVC1700

User Guide

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Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of this digital video camera. Before using the camera,
please read this user manual carefully. The main purpose is to shoot videos. It is also equipped
with a secondary still shot feature. Please note that this is not meant to replace a regular still
shot or digital camera. It is only a side feature.
The illustrations in this user manual are to visually detail the operation of the digital video
camera.

Notice for use
General:

1. Never open the housing of the digital video camera as some parts may cause an electrical
shock.

2. Moisture, extreme pressure and overheating may damage this digital video camera.

Memory and storage:

1. SD/SDHC class 2 and 4 memory cards are compatible with this digital video camera, with a
maximum capacity of 32GB. Using a different class of card may result in video distortion and
skipping.

2. When buying a SD//SDHC card, take the digital video camera with you to ensure
compatibility.

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

5. When storing documents using the internal memory or the memory card, make sure that the
size of the files do not exceed the capacity of the memory.

Maintenance and care:

1. To clean the lens, the first step is to blow away dust from the surface. After doing so, use a
cloth or tissue to wipe the lens. If necessary, use lens cleanser.

2. Avoid touching the lens with your fingers.

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3. When left idle for long periods, remove the battery from your digital video camera and store

Operation System

Win2000,XP, Vista, Windows 7

CPU

Above Intel PIII667 or CPU of equal performance

Memory

Above 128 MB

Sound card and display card

DirectX8 or above.

CD-ROM

4× speed or above

Hard Disk

1 GB space above useable

Other

One standard USB 1.1 or USB 2.0 port

it in a dry and dark place.

Miscellaneous:

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

2. This digital video camera is suitable for environments between 0 °- 40 ° C or 32 °-104 ° F.
Never keep the digital video camera in extremely high temperatures, such as a car parked in
the sun. Never keep the digital video camera in damp or moist places. In order to prevent
the digital video camera from condensation, when moving from a cold to a warm place, be sure
to keep it in a sealed plastic bag. Open the bag and take it out when the camera reaches the
indoor temperature.

3. TV programs, movies, music, images and other resources may be protected by copyright;
therefore, without prior permission, do not distribute copyrighted materials.
System requirements
When utilizing the Arcsoft software that is included with the camera, be sure the computer you
are using meets the below system requirements:

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Memories on TV 4 Software

Operation System

Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7

CPU

Intel Pentium II 300mHz or faster

Memory

64 MB RAM (128 MB Preferred)

Sound card and display card

DirectX8.1 or above.

CDR/RW

4× speed or above to burn discs

Hard Disk

36 MB available hard disk space

MOV Support

Quicktime 6 and above

The below chart is the minimum system requirements for the Memories on TV 4 software
which is also included in the giftbox:

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Getting to know your camera

1. Appearance and Buttons

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2. Basic operation

2.1 Installing the battery

Press / slide down the battery cover and insert the included lithium battery. Align with correct
polarity (+,-) of battery terminals. Close the battery cover.

2.2 Charging the battery

1. Power off the camera.

2. Connect the camera to the computer USB port or to a power adapter with the USB cable
to charge the battery.

3. During charging, the busy red light will be on. The busy light is located on the top of the

digital video camera to the left of the lens as shown on page 7. The light will turn off when the battery
is fully charged.

4. Charge the camera for about 3 hours to get maximum battery power. Battery lasts as long as 2
hours under normal usage.

2.3 Using a SD/MMC/SDHC card

Turn your camcorder OFF before inserting / removing an SD Card.
Insert a memory card into the SD/MMC/SDHC card slot. Push it
down until the card stays latched. Do not force – check card‟s
position according to the position mark on the camera.
To remove card, push card inward and it will pop out automatically.

- Note that the SD Card has a tiny LOCK switch on the side. Set the switch to the un-LOCK
position to store recorded videos and still pictures.

2.4 Powering on/off

In the power-off state, press and hold the power key to turn the camera on.
In the power-on state, press the power key to turn the camera off.
The camera will turn off automatically if it is on and left idle for 1 minute.
In power-on state, when the battery level is very low, the camera can turn off after several
seconds. You must recharge the battery when this happens.

2.5 Video record

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Your camera will automatically go to record mode after it is powered on. To record a video,
press the shutter key to start video recording. While recording, press the shutter key again
to stop recording.
In video record mode，to change the resolution from 720p HD to VGA 640/480 and vice
versa, press the right to get your desired setting. Press the left key to turn the Led light on or
off. You can use the zoom feature by pressing the up or down key to zoom in or out on the
image before you record or while you are recording.
Please note the digital zoom feature degrades the picture the more you zoom in.

2.6 Playback videos or photos
Press the mode key to change modes, from video mode to playback mode. Once in
playback mode, press the ◄ key or ► key to select the desired file. When viewing a video
clip, press the OK key to begin playing. Press the ◄ key to rewind and the ► key to fast
forward. Press the up key to return back to normal speed. Press the OK key to pause and
resume playing. Press the down key to stop playing the video.
Press the down key again to see thumbnails of all of your videos.
When viewing a Still photo, press the up or down key to zoom in or out of the image. While
zooming, pressing the OK key can enter pan mode. At this time you can press the direction
key to move the photo to view in LCD.

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