GFM DV-150 Instruction Manual

Instruction Manual

DV150

Digital Camera

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Content

Section 1 Getting to Know Your Camera ............................. 2

Section 2 Getting Up and Running ...................................... 5

Section 3 Record Mode ......................................................... 7

Section 4 Playback Mode.................................................... 28

Section 5 Listening to MP3 Music ...................................... 38

Section 6 Reading eBook ................................................... 40

Section 7 Viewing MPEG4 Movie on PC ............................ 42

Section 8 Viewing Pictures and Movies on a TV ............... 43

Section 9 Video File Converter ........................................... 44

Section 10 Burning the Recorded Clip onto DVD ............. 48

Section 11 Transferring Data to a Computer ..................... 50

Section 12 Specifications and System Requirements ...... 52

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Section 1

 Overview

Note

Partial memory of the build-in 64MB memory is used
for Firmware code

Getting to Know Your Camera

The camera with VGA advanced sensor can take DVD-Quality MPEG-4 movies. By way of
using MPEG-4 technology, more videos can be taken within certain amount of memory. Your
camera features outstanding video quality, especially in low light condition. With a color LCD
monitor, users can compose images and examine them easily.

Exposure and color balance can either be adjusted automatically or allowed to be changed
manually. An 2x digital zoom increases user control over the movies and pictures you take.
The camera is also ideally suited for using as a PC camera hooked up to your home computer
via high speed USB 2.0 port

Build-in 64 MB memory allows you to take pictures and movies without memory card. The
memory card slot allows users to increase the storage capacity up to 1GB.

 Standard Accessories

Unpack the package and make sure all standard accessories listed are included:

 Camera
 USB Cable
 AV Cable
 Quick Guide
 CD-ROM ( Driver, Arcsoft Software and User Manual)
 Earphone
 Strap
 Pouch
 Remote Control (Optional)

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 Front View
 KeyPad illustration

RECORD/PLAY Button

LCD Panel

Power Button

Movie Shutter Button

Picture Shutter Button

Speaker

Direction Buttons

Enter Button

Microphone

Lens
SD card slot

LED Light

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 Side View

Mini USB2.0 port

Battery Cover

TV Out Port

SD card slot

Strap Hole

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Section 2

 Loading the Battery

Before using the camera, users must load AA battery 2
pieces.

1. Open the battery cover.

2. Insert the batteries according to the correct polarity
marks ( + or -)

3. Close the battery cover firmly.

 Inserting and Removing an SD Card（Optional）

1. Insert the memory card into the right position.

2. To remove an installed SD card, press the card inwards to
release it.

3. When the card pops out, gently remove it from its slot.

Note

When a memory card is inserted, movies and pictures
are saved on card rather than on the built-in memory.

Writeable position

Write-Protected

Position

Writeable position

Write-Protected

Position

Getting Up and Running

The camera comes with internal memory which allows you to store pictures, movies, voice
recordings and music. You can expand the memory capacity by using an optional SD or MMC
memory card up to 1GB. To insert a memory card, refer to the figure as below:

 Protecting Data on an SD Card

SD card is read-only by locking the SD card. No pictures, movies and voice can be recorded
when the SD card is locked. Make sure the lock is on writeable position before recording any
media.

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 Turning the Camera On and Getting Started

To turn on the camera:

 Turning the Camera Off

 Press Power Button for one second to turn on it.
 To take a movie, press the Movie Shutter Button ( ).

 To take a picture, press the Picture Shutter Button ( ).
 To record the voice, press the left Button of Direction Buttons and press the Movie Shutter

Button ( ) to start voice recording.

 To view stored movies, pictures, listen to stored MP3 and voice recordings, or read eBook,

press RECORD/PLAY Button once to switch to Playback Mode. Press a second time to
return to Record Mode.

To turn off the Camera, you can press the Power Button for one second.

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Section 3

 Button Function

Right Button : MP3 Music Mode
Left Button : Voice Recording Mode
Up / Down Button : Tele / Wide Button, Digital

Zoom in and out.;

Enter Button : Menu ON

Power Button: Press down for one second to turn

on or turn off the camera.

RECORD/PLAY Button functions:

1. Switch between Record /Playback Mode.

2. Return to the previous page.

Movie Shutter Button:

1. Start to take movie, or record voice.

2. To stop recording, press it again.

Picture Shutter Button: Start to take picture

Record Mode

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 LCD Monitor Information

(1)

Record Mode

Movie Record Mode

Picture Record Mode

Voice Record Mode

Motion Stabilization

Two in One Mode

Photo Frame

Multi-snap Mode

Backlight Mode

(2)

Resolution

Movie : High / Standard/ Low

Picture: High / Standard

(3)

Number of images or recording time of movie that can still be taken at current
resolution.

(4)

SD card inserted

(5)

Date/Time : YYYY/MM/DD HH: MM

(6)

White Balance

(7)

Battery indicator： full power / medium power / low power /

power empty

(8)

Motion Detection

(9)

Selftimer enabled

Descriptions indicated on the graphic below describe the icons that appear on the LCD when

the device is operating.

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(10)

2X digital zoom

 MPEG4 Movie Recording

Quality

High Quality

Standard Quality

Low Quality

 Picture Recording

Image Quality

High Quality

Standard Quality

 Voice Recording

1. Press Left Button ( ) of Direction Buttons to switch to
Voice Record Mode.

2. Press Movie Shutter Button ( ) to record voice.

3. Press Movie Shutter Button ( ) again to stop.

4. Press RECORD/PLAY Button to view the recorded
voice.

 Using Digital Zoom

Press Movie Shutter button ( ) to start recording. When a movie is recording, a time
indicator will display on LCD monitor. To stop recording, press Movie Shutter Button ( )

again. Press RECORD/PLAY Button to view the recorded movie.
Three resolution settings are available:

Press the Picture Shutter Button ( ) to take a picture.
Press RECORD/PLAY Button to view the picture.

Two resolution settings are available:

The digital zoom magnifies images, when recording movies or taking pictures.

1. To zoom in/out, press the Tele/Wide Button.

2. The digital zoom can be set from 1x to 2x and the magnification ratio is shown on the
LCD monitor.

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 Options for Record Mode

Movie Mode

Camera Mode

Voice Pen

Effect

Setting

 Resolution
 Exposure
 Sharpness
 White Balance
 Stabilization
 Motion Detect
 Night Mode
 Exit

 Resolution
 Exposure
 Two in One
 Photo Frame
 Selftimer
 Sharpness
 White Balance
 Multi-snap
 Backlight
 Date Printing
 Night Mode
 Exit

 Enter
 Exit

 Normal
 B/W
 Classic
 Negative
 Exit

 Sound
 Start-up Screen
 Time Setting
 Format Card
 TV System
 Language
 Default Setting
 Exit

 Operations for Record Mode

Operation

Screen

1. Press Enter Button when in Movie/Picture Record
Mode.

2. Use Right/Left Buttons to move between main menu
options, which are Movie Mode, Camera Mode,
Voice Pen, Effect, and Setting. Submenu will pop out
while move to each main option.

3. Press Enter Button to validate sub option you select.

4. Select Exit option to exit submenu.

Enter Button

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 Default Setting and Validation

Validation

Default Factory Setting

Resolution

Always

High for Movie
Standard for Picture

Exposure

One Time

0EV

Sharpness

One Time

Level 5

White Balance

One Time

Auto

Stabilization

Always

Off

Motion Detect

One Time

Off

Two in One

One Time

Off

Photo Frame

One Time

Off

Selftimer

One Time

Off

Multi-snap

One Time

Off

Backlight Mode

One Time

Off

Date Printing

Always

Off

Night Mode

Always

Off

Effect

One Time

Normal

Sound

Always

On

Format Card

One Time

Off

TV System

Always

Depends on shipping area

Language

Always

Depends on shipping area

Volume

Always

Level 6

 Movie Mode submenu Setting

The following table indicates the camera’s default setting as well as its validation.

1. Always: The setting always keeps valid.

2. One Time: The setting is only valid either once or until camera powers off.

Record main menu includes camera setting and other advanced settings. You can use
Right/Left Buttons to move between options and press Enter Button to validate the setting.

 Movie Resolution

To change Movie Resolution:

1. In Movie/Picture Record Mode, press Enter Button to switch to record menu screen.

2. Use Right/Left Buttons to select Movie Mode. Submenu of Movie Mode will pop out on the
screen.

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3. Use Up/Down Buttons to select Resolution then press Enter Button to switch to Resolution

Display Screen

Video Resolution Option

Display Screen

Exposure Option

Enter Button

Enter Button

submenu.

4. Use Up/Down Buttons to move between three settings.

5. Press Enter Button to validate the setting and exit.

 Exposure

The camera adjusts image exposure automatically. In certain circumstances you may wish to
adjust the exposure compensation setting.

To change Exposure setting:

1. In Movie/Picture Record Mode, press Enter Button to switch to record menu screen.

2. Use Right/Left Buttons to select Movie Mode. Submenu of Movie Mode will pop out on the

screen.

3. Use Up/Down Buttons to move to Exposure Option. Press the Enter Button and then

Exposure Submenu will pop out on the screen.

4. Use Up/Down Buttons to choose preferred EV value. The change can be previewed

immediately.

5. Press Enter Button to validate the setting and exit.

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 Sharpness

Display Screen

Change Sharpness Setting

Enter Button

You can soften and sharpen images to achieve different effects.

To change Sharpness setting:

1. In Movie/Picture Record Mode, press Enter Button to switch to record menu screen.

2. Use Right/Left Buttons to select Movie Mode. Submenu of Movie Mode will pop out on the

screen.

3. Use Up/Down Buttons to select Sharpness then press Enter Button to switch to Sharpness

submenu.

4. Use Up/Down Buttons to move between nine levels. The change can be previewed

immediately.

5. Press Enter Button to validate the setting and exit.

 White Balance

The camera adjusts the color balance of images automatically. Three manual white balance
settings are available:

1. Auto (Default): The camera automatically adjusts white balance.

2. Daylight: Under outdoors

3. Fluorescent: Under fluorescent light condition.

4. Tungsten: Under tungsten light condition.

To change White Balance Setting:

1. In Movie/Picture Record Mode, press Enter Button to switch to record menu screen.

2. Use Right/Left Buttons to select Movie Mode. Submenu of Movie Mode will pop out on the

screen.

3. Use Up/Down Buttons to select White Balance, then press Enter Button to switch to White

Balance submenu.

4. Use Up/Down Buttons to move between four settings. The change can be previewed

immediately.

5. Press Enter Button to validate the setting and exit.

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Display Screen

W/B Option

Stabiization

Stabilization Option

Note

1. The captured screen will be smaller when
stabilization is enabled.

2. Digital Zoom is disabled when
stabilization is activated.

Enter Button

Enter Button

 Stabilization

To enable Stabilization:

1. In Movie/Picture Record Mode, press Enter Button to switch to record menu screen.

2. Use Right/Left Buttons to select Movie Mode. Submenu of Movie Mode will pop out on the
screen.

3. Use Up/Down Buttons to select Stabilization then press Enter Button to switch to
Stabilization submenu.

4. Use Up/Down Buttons to choose ON or OFF.

5. Press Enter Button to validate the setting and exit.

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 Motion Detection

Motion Detect

Motion Detect Option

Enter Button

To enable Motion Detection:

1. In Movie/Picture Record Mode, press Enter Button to switch to record menu screen.

2. Use Right/Left Buttons to select Movie Mode. Submenu of Movie Mode will pop out on

the screen.

3. Use Up/Down Buttons to select Motion Detect then press Enter Buttons to switch to

Motion Detect submenu.

4. Use Up/Down Buttons to choose ON or OFF.

5. Press Enter Button to validate the setting and exit.

6. Camera will start to record video once if there is a movement for 3 consecutive seconds.

Stop recording if there is no movement for 3 seconds.

 Night Mode

With the camera set at Night Mode, you can take movie of evening or night scenes.

To enable Night Mode:

1. In Movie/Picture Record Mode, press Enter Button to switch to record menu screen.

2. Use Right/Left Buttons to select Movie Mode. Submenu of Movie Mode will pop out on the

screen.

3. Use Up/Down Buttons to select Night Mode then press Enter Button to switch to Night

Mode submenu.

4. Use Up/Down Buttons to choose ON or OFF.

5. Press Enter Button to validate the setting and exit.

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 Camera Mode Setting

Display Screen

Video Resolution Option

Display Screen

Exposure Option

Enter Button

 Picture Resolution

To change Picture Resolution:

1. In Movie/Picture Record Mode, press Enter Button to switch to record menu screen.

2. Use Right/Left Buttons to select Camera Mode. Submenu of Camera Mode will pop out on
the screen.

3. Use Up/Down Buttons to select Resolution then press Enter Button to switch to Resolution
submenu.

4. Use Up/Down Buttons to move between two settings.

5. Press Enter Button to validate the setting and exit.

 Exposure

The camera adjusts image exposure automatically. In certain circumstances you may wish to
adjust the exposure compensation setting.

To change Exposure setting:

1. In Movie/Picture Record Mode, press Enter Button to switch to record menu screen.

2. Use Right/Left Buttons to select Camera Mode. Submenu of Camera Mode will pop out on
the screen

3. Use Up/Down Buttons to move to Exposure Option. Press the Enter Button and then
Exposure Submenu will pop out on the screen.

4. Use Up/Down Buttons to choose preferred EV value. The change can be previewed
immediately.

5. Press Enter Button to validate the setting and exit.

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Display Screen

Two in One Option

Enter Button

 Two in One ( Picture Record Mode Only)

With camera set to Two in One mode, you can combine two snapshots into one picture. To
enable Two in One:

1. In Movie/Picture Record Mode, press Enter Button to switch to record menu screen.

2. Use Right/Left Buttons to select Camera Mode. Submenu of Camera Mode will pop out on

the screen.

3. Use Up/Down Buttons to select Two in One then press Enter Button to switch to Two in One

submenu.

4. Use Up/Down Buttons to choose ON or OFF.

5. Press Enter Button to validate the setting and exit.