Fisher CAMERACORDER FVD-C1 Instructions Manual

Introducing

THE AMAZING
CAMERACORDER

TM

FROM FISHER

And It’s Pocket Size To Boot!

FVD-C1

MULTIMEDIA

Imagine a camcorder capable of capturing DVD-like video quality AND
a 3.2-megapixel digital camera all in one pocket-size photographic
device—truly a photographic marvel. That’s the new, revolutionary
Fisher CameraCorder™.

State-of-the-art digital camcorders take high-resolution video, but are serious under-performers when it comes to digital still
photographs. Conversely, high-end digital still cameras take great pictures, but typically record low-resolution, short video clips.

Until now!

The astonishing Fisher CameraCorderTMis the consummate, simple-to-use, advanced solution that affords both high-resolu­tion video and high-end digital images. And, it is small enough to fit in your pocket or purse.

THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS!

THE FISHER CAMERACORDERTM…LOADED WITH
OUTSTANDING MULTIMEDIA FEATURES!

• World’s Lightest MPEG-4 Camcorder/Digital Camera with
Memory Card Storage*

• Fits in the Palm of a Hand or Inside a Pocket (2.7” x 4.3”
x 1.3” & only 5.4 ounces!†)

• DVD-Like Quality Video Resolution (VGA: 640x480; Full­Motion 30fps)

• True 3.2 Megapixel Digital Still Images

• 3.2-Megapixel CCD

• CD-Quality Stereo Sound (AAC Audio)

• Up to 30 Minutes of DVD-Like Quality Recording or 80
Minutes of VHS-Quality Recording (with Supplied 512MB
Memory Card)

• Up to 491 Pictures in High 3.2 Megapixel Resolution
(2048 x 1536) mode or up to 3931 Pictures in Normal

0.3 Megapixel Resolution (640 x 480) mode (with
Supplied 512MB Memory Card)

• 5.8X Optical Zoom Lens; 10X Digital Zoom

• Lithium-Ion Battery and AC
Operation

*Consumer use digital video camera category, with

better than VGA camcorder resolution (as of

10/1/03).

†CameraCorder

TM

only; without battery or SD

memory card.

The All-In-One, Easy-To-Use, Multifunction Cool Alternative To Hassling with
Multiple, Bulky Cameras

What will it be: Snapshots or video? Until now, it has been one or the other, unless you wanted to
lug around two cameras. With the remarkable Fisher CameraCorderTM, there is no choice to make.
It lets you do both with one pocket-size lightweight solution! It even lets you take still shots and video
at the same time! Or capture an image from video footage.

Baby taking his first steps? Simply push the video button and catch those toddling beginnings. The
twins playing dress up? Push the digital camera button to capture those lipstick smeared moments
forever. Junior’s big game this afternoon? While you are catching the action on video, you can
simultaneously take some snap shots of his game winning hit, too. And don’t forget to take a picture
of the new home to e-mail to relatives and friends across country.

The Fisher CameraCorder

TM

is the first camera to incorporate both a 3.2-megapixel digital still camera
and a MPEG-4 digital camcorder offering DVD-like video quality in one pocket-size product. Plus, the
CameraCorderTMeasily connects to a TV or PC, allowing you to effortlessly view and enjoy your work,
no matter what mode you shot in.

Whatever the moment, mood, or situation, with the revolutionary Fisher CameraCorder

TM

, you will have the

right camera in the palm of your hand to capture it.

COMPACT SIZE

You might think that a dual-purpose, sophisticated piece of photographic equipment,
such as this, would be big, bulky, and pretty cumbersome to take along with you,
especially considering it combines two entirely different types of camera technology.
Nothing could be farther from the truth!

Thanks to the extraordinary talents of our resourceful engineering team, which has
been responsible for numerous advanced digital imaging technologies, the
CameraCorderTMfits neatly inside a purse or in the pocket of a shirt or jacket.
Tipping the scales at just a mere 5.4 ounces†, it weighs less than most single-function
digital cameras and is about the weight of a typical cell phone.

ERGONOMIC DESIGN

In addition to its compact size, the Fisher CameraCorder

TM

is ergonomically designed
to fit snugly in the palm of your hand with your fingers securely wrapped around it.
This helps ensure that the camera is steady while being used, eliminating any worry
over blurred photos and herky-jerky video scenes.

DVD-LIKE QUALITY CAMCORDER

If you have ever viewed a DVD movie, you know how clear and sharp the images
are. Now, you can record remarkable, high-quality, full-motion (30fps) video yourself
with the amazing Fisher CameraCorder

TM

.

UNIQUE MPEG-4 CHIP CAPTURES OF ONE-HOUR DVD-LIKE VIDEO

A key component to the Fisher CameraCorder

TM

size and performance is its proprietary state-of-the-ar t MPEG-4 chip, developed specifi­cally by our advanced video engineering team in Osaka, Japan. This leading-edge technology enables the CameraCorderTMto record at
the 2Mbps bit rate needed to capture over half an hour of DVD-like full-motion, 30-frames-per-second video on the 512MB memory card
supplied with the product (newer, high capacity 1GB memory cards are expected to become available soon). This is something that vir­tually all of today’s memory card digital video camcorders, using either Mini DV or MPEG-2 compression formats, cannot duplicate.
Additionally, this low power consumption chip, combined with the camera’s ultra-thin Lithium Ion battery, maximizes recording time.

The open MPEG-4 video and audio standard is a major advancement over earlier MPEG-1 (the principal technology in CD video) and
MPEG-2 (compressed video format) technologies. Not only does our exclusive MPEG-4 chip deliver higher video definition and higher
quality AAC format stereo sound, which is much better than the previous formats, it does so in a much smaller file size, making it easier
and quicker to download or electronically send files. MPEG-4 is among the most advanced video standards for such applications as
Internet multimedia, interactive video games, interpersonal communications, interactive storage media, and wireless multimedia.

What does all of this mean to the CameraCorderTMuser?
Simply put:

A better MPEG-4 chip equals a better digital video solution!

3.2-MEGAPIXEL DIGITAL CAMERA

3.2-megapixels—more pixels than you’ll find in many single-function digital still cameras! With this many pixels, the Fisher
CameraCorder

TM

afford crisp, super-clear, bright images that are very close in quality to professional 35mm shots. It captures still digital
photos in super fine, fine, and normal resolutions. Images as large as 11”x 14” can be easily output through a color printer or sent via
e-mail without any loss of clarity.

MULTIFUNCTION CAPABILITY

Not only does the CameraCorder

TM

take both digital still pictures and full-motion 30fps video, but it also has the ability to do both simul­taneously! Special technology allows users to take snap shots as they record video. The still images are saved in a different file, allow­ing easy viewing after the video recording is complete. Still images may also be captured and saved from the recorded video.

The Fisher CameraCorderTM—truly the best of both worlds!

SD MEMORY CARD (INCLUDED)

The CameraCorder

TM

makes use of the highly advanced SD (Secure Digital) removable memory card for
storing images and video. This solid-state, flash-memory based, non-volatile storage card provides a compact,
reliable, easy-to-use medium to store high volumes of audio-visual data. Though only the size of a postage
stamp, the card offers an incredible combination of high storage capacity, fast data transfer, great flexibili­ty, and excellent security. Downloading data to a PC or laptop for permanent storage or viewing is
fast, simple and secure. The CameraCorder

TM

comes packed with a 512MB SD card, more than

enough to get you started in an exciting new world of digital still and video imaging.

MULTIFUNCTION DOCKING STATION

The multifunction docking station performs many vital tasks. It can be used as a battery charger
or as an AC power source for the camera during playback. It can be used to easily connect the
CameraCorder

TM

to a TV or PC for instant playback and enjoyment of what you just
shot. It also makes a convenient storing location for the camera when it is not in
use. A handy remote control unit is included for simplified docking station opera­tion.

PREPROGRAMMED EXPOSURE SETTINGS & FILTER MODES

Make the most of your new digital imaging opportunities with the CameraCorder’s built-in exposure
settings and filters. The Scene Select menu lets you choose from five different options: Sports
(for a fast-moving subject), Portrait (softens background to emphasize subject), Landscape (cap­tures subtle color and light variations in distant scenery), Night View (captures foreground sub­ject plus background night illumination) and Lamp (ideal for subjects lit by low light or
candle light). There are also five filter functions to add a creative touch to your stills and
videos: Cosmetic (enhances skin tones), Slim (adjusts aspect ratio to fit more into shot),
Monochrome (for that artsy black & white look), Sepia (changes the color tone for a
vintage look) and Ghost (highlights subject’s movement against a static background).

SEMI-TRANSMISSIVE, LOW-TEMPERATURE POLYSILICON TFT LCD

The Fisher CameraCorder

TM

features a bright, low-temperature polysilicon Thin Film Transistor (TFT) LCD, with 110,000 pixels of resolu­tion. This display technology utilizes a semi-transmissive panel to overcome problems caused by light reflection in sunny weather. Indirect
sunlight, the backlight can be turned off for a clearer on-screen image.

TV-SHQ (30fps) TV-HQ (30fps) TV-S (30fps) Web-HQ Web-S (15fps)

SD Memory
Card Size

30 min. 39 sec.21 min. 2 sec.

512MB

81 min. 117 min. 151 min.

1600 x 12002048 x 1536 640 x 480

786 images491 images 3931 images

The following charts provides approximate time and image capacities for the Fisher CameraCorderTMusing the supplied 512MB SD recording card.

MPEG-4 Video Recording Time (total) Still Photo Capacity

VIDEO SUPERIORITY

When compared to a traditional camcorder, the Fisher CameraCorderTMis vastly superior in a number of ways.

These include:

SIZE

Since it does not have a tape mechanism, the CameraCorder

TM

is much smaller and reliable than a traditional camcorder.

RELIABILITY

Since the tape transport and all of the video recording heads as well as all parts and mechanisms needed to move tape
have been eliminated, the unit affords tremendously greater reliability than traditional digital camcorders. Also, since the
CameraCorder

TM

does not use tape, there is no worry about tape stretching and breaking.

MAINTENANCE

With the elimination of all of the tape parts and mechanisms, no cleaning of heads and guides is required.

QUICK START

With a traditional camcorder, the tape must be set at the end of a ‘scene’ to avoid accidental overwriting of previously
recorded material. The Fisher CameraCorder

TM

automatically locates the end of a ‘scene’, eliminating the possibility of

accidentally overwriting material.

INTERACTIVITY

A hallmark of the Fisher CameraCorderTMis its interactivity. It may be used for streaming videos, providing web content,
editing videos, and included in e-mails. With a traditional camcorder, you are pretty much limited to viewing on a TV with
little editing capability.

INSTANT ACCESS

The CameraCorder

TM

provides thumbnail images of scenes stored on the SD memory card. As many as nine thumbnail
images can be displayed on screen at the same time. This makes it far easier to access a desired ‘scene’ than the tradi­tional camcorder’s time-consuming method of rewinding or fast forwarding in order to find a specific ‘scene’.

EASY EDITING

CameraCorder

TM

recordings are done in separate files, making it easier to delete or insert material. With a traditional

camcorder, it is virtually impossible to insert or delete material without overwriting or leaving blank spaces.

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7.

MENU Button (7

)

Video Record
Button (5

)

Telephoto/Wide
Angle Zoom
Control (6

)

Record/Play
Selector (4

)

Still Photo

Capture Button

(1)

Multi-Function

SET Button (2

)

POWER Button

(Under LCD monitor door)

(3)

STILL PHOTO CAPTURE BUTTON

In Record Mode push this button to capture
a 3.2, 2.0 or 0.3 Megapixel still digital image.

MULTI-FUNCTION SET BUTTON

4 cursor buttons that guides you through
all the various on-screen options.

POWER BUTTON

Turn the unit on and off.

RECORD/PLAY SELECTOR

Toggles between Play and Record Mode.

VIDEO RECORD BUTTON

In Record Mode push this button to
capture a Video.

TELEPHOTO/WIDE ANGLE
ZOOM CONTROL

Use this button to zoom in and out.

MENU BUTTON

4 cursor buttons that guides you to the
on-screen menu.

GET TO KNOW YOUR CAMERACORDER

TM

SUPPLIED PC KIT INCLUDES HIGH
PERFORMANCE MOVIE SOFTWARE

Fisher’s remarkable new CameraCorder
also comes equipped with a special PC Kit
of high-performance movie making soft­ware. These tools build on the FVC-D1’s
impressive in-camera editing capability
and help prepare your edited programs for
transfer to DVD or creation of a Video CD
disc. Supplied software includes:

• Motion Director, the world’s first image
stabilizing software for the PC, reduces
the effects of a shaking camera hand by
detecting unwanted camera movement in
video files. Statistical analysis helps
ensure a stable and highly accurate
image during playback.

• Ulead Video Studio 7 SE DVD MPEG-4,
for editing MPEG-4 video and translating
files for DVD Video.

• Ulead Photo Explorer 8.0 Basic MPEG-4
allows creation of Video CDs.

• Quick Time 6.3 for playback in MPEG-4
format.

Plus…

• Built-in stereo microphone

• Built-in speaker

• Built-in three-mode flash

• High-speed USB 2.0 interface

• Macro (to 1.2”) function

• Three-step exposure correction

• f = 5.8-33.8mm (35mm film: 38-220mm)

Flicker reduction Yes
Sensitivity Still: Auto (ISO 50-200); Manual (ISO 50/100/200/400)

Video clips: Auto (ISO 200-800); Manual (ISO 200/400/800/1600)
Self timer 2 sec. / 10 sec.
White balance Full: Auto TTL; Manual: Fine / Cloud / Fluorescent / Incandescent lamp White setting
Flash Auto / Forced / Of f (Slow synchro mode possible in Night View Mode)
Audio Microphone: Built-in stereo; Speaker: Built-in monaural (L / R mixed output)
LCD monitor 1.5-inch Trans-reflective Low Temperature Polysilicon TFT LCD 110,000 pixels (Coverage

100% when not connected with designated AV connection cable; 7-level brightness)
Interface AV output (Video: NTSC / PAL composite video; Audio: Stereo sound via docking

station or connecting adapter); USB 2.0 high-speed mode (via docking station or

connecting adapter)
Power source Lithium-ion battery (DB_L20, included): Recharging AC adapter (VAR-AL20, included)
Approximate battery life Still shooting: approx. 160 stills (2048 mode); Video clips: approx. 60 min.

(TV-HQ mode); Playback: approx. 130 min.
Dimensions 2.7” (W) x 1.3” (D) x 4.3” (H) (approx. 9.1 cubic inches)
Weight 5.4 oz. approx. (main unit only); 6.1 oz. approx. (including battery and SD card)
Included accessories SANYO software pack 7.0 CD-ROM; Docking station; Connecting adapter;

Dedicated USB connection cable; Dedicated AV connection cable; 512MB SD

memory card; Lithium-ion battery; AC adapter/battery recharger & cable; Soft

case; Hand strap; Lens cap; Remote control

Note: Before using, consult the instruction manual to ensure safe and proper operation. Fisher reserves the
right to modify product design and specifications without notice and without incurring any obligations.

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registered trademarks of their respective holders.

ACCESSORIES

SPECIFICATIONS

SANYO Software Pack

7.0 CD-ROM

Docking station Lithium-ion battery Remote control

512MB SD Memory Card AC adapter and battery recharger

(100 - 240 V) and cable

Connecting adapter Lens cap

Wrist Strap Carrying Case Dedicated USB connection cable Dedicated AV connection cable

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

APPLE MACINTOSH COMPATIBLE

PC/AT Compatible
Operating System: Windows 98SE, Windows Me,

Windows 2000, Windows XP
CPU: Pentium III 1GHz or faster
RAM: 256MB minimum
CD-ROM Drive
USB Support: Windows 98 or later preinstalled

models with standard USB port

Operating System: Mac OS 8.6 or later
(Excluding OS X)

CPU: Power PC or faster
RAM: 64MB minimum
CD-ROM Drive

Effective pixel count Approx. 3.2 megapixel
CCD 1/2.7 inch, 3.34 megapixel CCD (total)
Recording media SD Memory Card
Recording file formats Still pictures: JPEG, DCF1, DPOF2, Exif Ver2.23

Video clips: ISO standard MPEG-4 (simple profile)

Audio: AAC (stereo)
Resolution (pixels) Still shots: 3.2M mode: 2048 x 1536; 2.0M mode: 1600 x 1200; 0.3 mode:

640 x 480 Movie clips: TV-SHQ mode: 640 x 480/30fps/3Mbps; TV-HQ mode:

640 x 480/30fps/2Mbps; TV-S mode: 320 x 240/30fps; Web-HQ mode:

320 x 240/15fps; Web-S mode: 176 x 144/15fps
Lens f = 5.8-33.8mm (38-220mm on a 35mm camera), 5.8x optical zoom lens

F: 3.5 (W) – 3.7 (T), AF: 8 groups, 11 lenses, built-in ND filter
Photo range Standard: 10cm (wide) / 80 cm (tele) to infinity; Super macro:

2 cm (wide) to 60 cm (wide)
Shutter speed Still shots: 1/2 ~ 1/2000 sec. (Flash” 1/30 ~ 1/2000 sec. Lamp mode: max. 2 sec.)

Movie clips: 1/30 ~ 1/10000 sec.
Digital zoom Shooting: 10x max., Playback: 32x max. (2880 mode, depending on resolution)
Auto focus Still: 5-point area AF; Video: Area AF
Program AE Auto / Sports / Portrait / Night View / Landscape / Lamp.
Filter function Standard / Cosmetic / Slim / Monochrome / Sepia / Ghost
Photometry Multi-spot
Exposure correction —1.8EV (in 0.3EV steps)

MULTIMEDIA