Hitachi DZ-HV584E, DZ-HV584EW Instruction Manual

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Table of Contents

Preface.......................................................................... v

About this manual......................................................... v

Copyright...................................................................... v

Precautions.................................................................. vi

Befor e Yo u S ta r t......................................................... viii

1 Introducing the camera.............................1

1.1 System requirements............................................1

1.2 Features.............................................................. 1

1.3 Unpacking the video camera............................... 2

1.4 About the camera................................................ 3

1.4.1 Front view................................................ 3

1.4.2 Top view.................................................. 3

1.4.3 Bottom view............................................. 4

1.4.4 Right view................................................ 4

1.4.5 Back view................................................. 5

1.4.6 LCD Panel................................................ 5

1.4.7 Adjusting the LCD display..................... 6

1.4.8 About the LEDs....................................... 9

2 Getting started......................................... 10

2.1 Inserting an SD card......................................... 10

2.2 Inser ting th e batt eries.........................................1 1

2.3 Charging the battery.......................................... 12

2.4 Turning on the video camera............................. 13

2.5

Changing mo d es................................................13

2.6 Before you star t................................................. 13

2.6.1 Setting the date and time...................... 13

2.6.2 Setting the language.............................. 14

2.6.3 Setting the beep..................................... 15

2.7 Shoot/Playback video.........................................16

2.7.1 Shooting a video clip............................. 16

2.7.2 Playing the video clip............................ 18

2.8 Taking/viewing pictures..................................... 19

2.8.1 Taking a still picture.............................. 19

2.8.2 Viewing images..................................... 20

2.9 Connecting to a computer..................................21

2.10 Connecting to a standard TV............................. 21

2.11 Conne cting to an HD T V....................................22

3 Using the camera.....................................23

3.1 Movie mode....................................................... 23

3.1.1 Movie mode........................................... 23

3.1.2 Using the macro function...................... 24

3.1.3 Using the zoom function....................... 25

3.1.4 Using the LED light............................... 25

3.1.5 Quick access controls............................ 25

3.2 Photo mode....................................................... 26

3.2.1 Photo mode icons.................................. 26

3.2.2 Using the macro function...................... 27

3.2.3 Using the zoom function....................... 27

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Using the LED light............................... 27

3.2.4

3.2.5 Quick access controls............................ 27

3.3 Movie Playback mode........................................ 28

3.3.1 Movie Playback mode icons................. 28

3.4 Photo Playback mode........................................ 30

3.4.1 Photo Playback mode icons.................. 30

3.5 Thu mb n a il mode............................................... 31

3.6 USB mo d e......................................................... 31

4 Using the menus ......................................32

4.1 Movie menu...................................................... 32

4.1.1. White balance........................................ 32

4.1.2. Video resolution.................................... 33

4.1.3. Colour effect.......................................... 34

4.1.4. Night mode............................................ 35

4.1.5. Video quality......................................... 36

4.2 Movie playback menu........................................ 37

4.2.1 Delete..................................................... 37

4.2.2 Protect.................................................... 39

4.2.3 Autoplay................................................ 40

4.2.4 Volume................................................... 41

4.3 Photo menu....................................................... 42

4.3.1 White balance........................................ 42

4.3.2 Resolution.............................................. 43

4.3.3 Colour effect.......................................... 44

4.3.4 Night mode............................................ 45

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4.3.5

Selftimer................................................. 46

4.3.6 Photo quality......................................... 47

4.4 Photo playback menu........................................ 48

4.4.1 Delete..................................................... 48

4.4.2 Protect.................................................... 50

4.4.3 Slide show.............................................. 51

4.5 System menu.....................................................52

4.5.1 Setting the beep..................................... 52

4.5.2 Date/time.............................................. 52

4.5.3 Auto power off...................................... 52

4.5.4 TV standard........................................... 53

4.5.5 Format.................................................... 54

4.5.6 Default ................................................... 55

4.5.7 Language............................................... 55

4.5.8 Frequency.............................................. 56

Appendix................................ ..........................57

Specifications.............................................................. 57

Troubleshooting.......................................................... 60

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Preface

Congratulations on your purchase of this advanced video camera.
Ensure that you read this manual carefully and keep it in a safe
place for future reference.

About this manual

Every effort has been made to ensure that the contents of this
manual are correct and up to date. However, no guarantee is made
regarding the accuracy of the contents. If the contents of this
manual do not tally with the camera, please take the camera as a
criterion, and our company reserves the right to change the
contents or technical rules without notice in advance. Also, the
manufacturer reserves the right to change the technical specification
in advance without notice.

If the accessories do not tally with the actual package, please take
the actual package as a criterion.

Copyright

© Copyright 2009.

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced,
transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system or translated
into any language or computer language, in any form or by any
means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, manual or
otherwise, without the prior written permission of the
manufacturer.

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Precautions

General precautions

x Do not use or store the product in dusty, dirty, or sandy areas,

as its components may be damaged.

x Do not store the product in a hot environment. High

temperatures can shorten the life of electronic devices, damage
batteries and warp or melt certain plastics.

x Do not store the product in cold areas. When the product

warms up to its normal temperature, moisture can form inside,
which may damage the electronic circuits.

x Do not attempt to open the casing or attempt your own repairs.

High-voltage internal components create the risk of electric
shock when exposed.

x Do not drop or knock the product. Rough handling may

damage the internal components.

x Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents or strong

detergents to clean the product. Wipe the product with a
slightly damp soft cloth.

x Do not fire the white LED light while it is too close to the

subject's eyes. Intense light from the flash can cause eye
damage if it is fired too close to the eyes. When using the
white LED light, the camera should be at least one meter from
the eyes of the subject.

x Do not open battery cover while an image is being recorded.

Doing so will not only make storage of the current image
impossible, it can also corrupt other image data already stored
in file.

x If the product or any of its accessories are not working

properly, take them to your nearest qualified service center.
The personnel there will assist you and if necessary, arrange
for the product to be repaired.

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x Test for proper operation before using the camera.

Notes on the LCD Screen

Be very careful to ensure the fluid contained in the LCD screen does
not escape if the screen becomes cracked or damaged. If this occurs,
follow these steps:

x If the fluids make contact with skin, wipe it with a clean cloth

then rinse with a large amount of water.

x If the fluid makes contact with eyes, wash eyes with clean

water for at least 15 minutes and go to the hospital as soon as
possible.

x If the fluid is swallowed, first rinse mouth with water, then

drink a large amount of water and induce vomiting. Go to the
hospital as soon as possible.

Operation conditions

x This camera is designed for use in temperatures ranging from

0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F).

x Do not use or keep the camera in the following areas:

- In areas subject to direct sunlight

- In areas subject to high humidity or dust

- Near air conditioners, heaters, or other areas subject to
temperature extremes

- Inside of a closed vehicle, especially one parked in the sun.

- In areas subject to strong vibration

Power supply

x Use only the type of battery that came with your camera.

Using any other type of battery may damage the equipment
and invalidate the warranty.

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x Ensure the battery is inserted correctly. Inserting the battery

incorrectly can cause damage to the product and possibly start
a fire.

x Remove the battery to avoid the fluid leakage if the camera is

not going to be used for a long time.

x If the battery is crushed or damaged, remove it immediately to

avoid the battery fluid leakage and abnormal expansion.

Before You Start

Take some test shots before performing a formal
recording.

Before taking pictures with this DV camera in any important
occasion (such as a wedding ceremony or an overseas trip), do test
the DV camera beforehand to ensure that it functions properly. Any
additional loss caused by the malfunction of this product (such as
costs of photography or any loss of benefit generated by the
photography) is not the responsibility of the manufacturer and no
compensation will be given for it.

Copyright information

Take care to observe "No Photography" notices in certain locations.
In these cases, you cannot record any live performance,
improvisation or exhibits, even for personal purposes. Any transfer
of pictures or memory card data must be conducted under the
constraints of copyright law.

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1 Introducing the camera

Read this section to learn about the features and functions of the
video camera. This chapter also covers system requirements,
package contents, and descriptions of the hardware components.

1.1System requirements

The video camera requires a PC with the following specifications:

x Windows® 7 / Vista / XP operating system
x Intel® / AMD Dual-Core CPU or higher
x At least 1 GB of RAM or higher
x At least DirectX 9 video car d, DirectX 10 is recommended
x Standard USB 1.1 port or higher
x At leas t 2G B or greater a va i lable har d disk

Note: A USB 1.1 port will enable you to transfer files to and
from your host PC, but transfer speeds will be much faster
with a USB 2.0 port.

1.2Features

The video camera offers a variety of features and functions
including:

x Full HD Digital camcorder
x Digital camera (max. 12 Megapixels)
x HDMI audio-video output
x Max. 4X digital zoom
x Mass storage device
x 3” TFT LCD Touch Display (16:9)

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1.3Unpacking the video camera

The following items should be present in the package. If any item is
missing or appears damaged, contact your dealer immediately.

Video cam era

HDM I cable

(UK Style - Used for UK Area)

Pouch

Li-ion battery

Power cord

USB & AV cable

Battery

charger

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Do not use the European power cord in the UK.

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CD-ROM

(Applica tion software

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Power cord

(European Style

Used for Pan Europe Area)

Strap

1.4About the camera

Refer to the following illustrations to familiarize yourself with the
buttons and controls of this video camera.

1.4.1 Front view

Lens

LED light

1.4.2 Top view

Strap hole

SD card slot

Macro switch

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4

1.4.3 Bottom view

1.4.4 Right view

LCD touch
screen cover

Tripod mount

Microphone

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1.4.5 Back view

REC. / S TOP button

REC. / Power LED

Mode button

LED/ Enter button

1.4.6 LCD Panel

Power button

Battery cover latch

Battery cover

UP/ DOWN buttons

USB / AV Output

HDMI Output

Menu button

Playback
button

Speaker

1.4.7 Adjusting the LCD display

Flip and twist the LCD screen as shown while capturing a still
image or recording a video clip.

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See the table below for a description of each button’s function.

Button Name Function

Power
button

Menu
button

Mode
button

Up/Down
buttons

Press to turn power on/off.

Press to display main OSD menus.

Use to toggle Movie, Photo, and SET
modes.

z

In Movie and Photo modes, press
to zoom in and out.

z

In Movie Playback mode:

1. Press the Up/Down buttons to

browse stored movies.

2. While playing a movie, press the

Up/Down buttons to rewind /
fast forward the movie.

3. In the thumbnail mode, press the

Up/Down buttons to select the
video clip and then press the
ENTER button to show the video
clip.

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In Photo Playback mode:

1. Press the Up/Down buttons to

browse stored images.

2. In the thumbnail mode, press the

up and down to select the
thumbnail images and then press
the ENTER button to view the

image in full screen mode.

3.

z

In SET mode, press Up/Down
buttons to highlight menu items,
and the ENTER button to select.

z

In Movie mode, press to record
video clip.

z

In Movie Playback mode, press to
pause the video playback. Press the
REC. / STOP button again to
resume video playback.

z

In Photo mode, press to take a
photo.

REC. /
STOP
button

Macro
switch

Playback
button

Move the switch to the position to
enable Macro mode.

In Movie and Photo mode, press to
enter playback mode.

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1.4.8 About the LEDs

The following table describes the camera LEDs:

LED Colour Definition

Power /
Rec.

Self-timer

Green Power-on

Red Blinking Recording

Red Camera busy

Green Blinking Self-timer is activated

Green Blinking
Rapidly

Green Blinking Self-timer is activated.

Green Blinking
Rapidly

2 seconds self-timer
remaining.

2 seconds self-timer
remaining.

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2 Getting started

Read this section to learn how to start using the video camera. This
section covers basic functions such as switching on, inserting the
battery and memory cards, and configuring preliminary settings.
See later chapters for advanced functions.

2.1Inserting an SD card

An SD card can be installed in the video camera to provide
additional storage space for still images, video clips, or other files.

1. Open the SD card compartment cover.

2. Insert the SD card as shown. Make sure the contacts are

facing downwards.

3. Press down the SD card compartment cover then inwards

to close it.

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2.2Inserting the batteries

This video camera is designed for use with a rechargeable Li-Ion
battery. Only use the batteries supplied or similar batteries
recommended by the manufacturer or your dealer.

1. Open the battery compartment cover and insert the

batteries as shown.

2. Close the battery compartment cover.

Note: Installing the battery incorrectly could cause damage to
the camera and possibly start a fire.

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2.3Charging the battery

You can charge the battery with the charging unit provided. Follow
the below steps to charge your battery.

1. Insert the Li-ion battery into the charging bay. Connect
one end of the power cord to the charging unit and then
plug the other end to the wall outlet as shown.

2. The red LED will light up for proper charging.

3. After full charge, the LED turns to green.

4. It takes about 120 minutes to achieve full charge. Actual

charging time depends on current battery capacity and
charging conditions.

Note: You may also charge the battery by connecting the video
camera to a computer with the USB cable provided. When the
video camera is turned off, connecting to PC starts charging.
When the video camera is powered on, connecting it to PC
goes to USB mode. It takes about 180 minutes to achieve full
charge.
A full charged battery can support:
Photo shooting - 120 photos; Video recording - 60 minutes
Photo playback -100 photos; Video playback - 60 minutes

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UK style plug

European style plug

2.4Turning on the video camera

Press and hold the power button or flip open/close the LCD touch
screen to turn the video camera on/off.

2.5Changing modes

The video camera can operate in three modes, Movie, Photo, and
SET. Press the Mode button to toggle different modes.

2.6Before you start

Before you start using the video camera, some basic settings such as
date and time, languages and beep function need to be configured.

2.6.1 Setting the date and time

1. Turn on the video camera, and press the Mode button to

go to SET mode. Press the Up/ Down buttons or tap the
screen to highlight Date / Time. Press the ENTER button
or tap the screen to enter the Date/Time menu.

2. Tap the screen or press the REC. / STOP button to select

a field.

3. Adjust each value by pressing the Up/ Down buttons or

tap / .

ˇˁ Press the ENTER button or tap Ok to save your c hanges

and leave the Date/Time menu.ʳ

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2.6.2 Setting the language

1. Turn on the video camera, and press the Mode button to

go to SET mode. Press the Up/ Down buttons or tap the
screen to highlight or tap the screen to highlight
Language. Press the ENTER button or tap the screen to
enter the Language menu.

2. Press the Up/ Down buttons or tap the screen to select

the following language options: English, German,

French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, Simplified
Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Turkish,
Japanese, Russian, and Arabic. Tap

go to the previous/next page. After the language is
selected, press the ENTER button or tap Ok confirm.

/ to

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2.6.3 Setting the beep

1. Turn on the video camera, and press the Mode button to

go to SET mode. Press the ENTER button or tap the
screen to enter the Beep menu.

2. Press the Up/Down buttons or tap the screen to select Off

or On options. Press the ENTER button or tap Ok to
confirm.

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2.7Shoot/Playback video

2.7.1 Shooting a video clip

1. Turn on the video camera and it starts in Movie mode.

Movie mode

2. Use the LCD screen to frame the video.

3. Press the REC. / STOP button to start recording.

4. Press the REC. / STOP button again to stop recording.

5. The video clip is automatically saved with a unique file

name.

Notes:

1. The maximum length of each video recording file
is 3.66 GB. When the maximum length is reached, the
recording will automatically be saved as separate
files.

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3. The LCD preview and the ratio of a still-image
capture can vary depending on the different video
resolution settings. See the following table:

Video
resolution

1080P
720P
WVGA

QVGA

Preview

16:9 ratio

4:3 ratio

Taking pictures
(3M, 5M, 12M)

4:3 ratio

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2.7.2 Playing the video clip

1. In Movie mode, press the Playback button and the most

recent file displays on the LCD screen.

Movie playback
mode indicator

2. Press the Up/Down buttons or tap

browse the video clips. Press the ENTER button or tap
the screen to play back the video clip.

3. To pause while playing back the video clip, press the

REC. / STOP button.

4. When viewing the video clip, press MENU button to

display the Volume option, and then use the Up/Down
buttons or tap

5. Press Up/Down buttons to fast rewind /forward.

6. Press the ENTER button to stop playing.

7. Press the Playback button again to return to Movie

mode.

/ to adjust the volume.

/ to

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2.8Taking/viewing pictures

2.8.1 Taking a still picture

1. Turn on the camera and move the mode dial to Photo

mode.

Photo mode

2. Use the LCD screen to frame the picture.

3. Press the REC. / STOP button to capture the image.

4. The picture is automatically saved with a unique file

name.

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2.8.2 Viewing images

1. In Photo mode, press the Playback button and the most

recent image displays on the LCD screen.

Playback mode

2. Press the Up/Down buttons or tap

browse the images.

3. In thumbnail mode, press the ENTER button or tap Ok to

view the image in full screen mode.

4. Press the Playback button again to return to Photo mode.

/ to

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2.9Connecting to a computer

Read this section to learn how to transfer files to a PC, show the
video clips or photos on PC.

Connect the video camera to a computer with the USB cable
provided.

2.10Connecting to a standard TV

Connect the video camera to a standard TV as shown with the AV
cable provided.

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2.11Connecting to an HDTV

Read this section to learn how to show the video clips or photos on
an HDTV. Connecting to an HDTV offers the high resolution for
displaying the video clips or photos.

Connect the video camera to an HDTV as shown with an HDMI
cable.

Notes:

1. Photo capturing and movie recording are not supported
when connected to an HDTV and TV.

2. When connected to HDTV and TV, go to Playback mode
and press the REC. key to view video clips or photos in
thumbnails.

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3 Using the camera

Read this section to learn how to use the camera.

3.1Movie mode

Use this mode to capture video clips and store them in internal
memory or on an SD card.

3.1.1 Movie mode

Use the following picture to familiarize yourself with the Movie
mode icons and symbols.

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6 7 8 5

Movie mode:

See the table below for a description of each icon and symbol.

1

2

3

Movie mode indicator

Zoom indicator

Macro indicator

2

3

4

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4

5

6

7

8

9

White balance indicator

Night mode indicator

Effect indicator

Recorded time indicator

Memory status indicator:

: indicates an SD card is inserted and the

available storage capacity of the SD card

: indicates no inserted SD card and the

available internal memory

Remaining memory capacity

Resolution indicator

Battery indicator

EV compensation indicator

3.1.2 Using the macro function

This function can capture subjects close to the lens. In macro mode,
subjects can be as close as 20-21 cm.

While in Photo mode, move the Macro switch on the side of the
video camera to activate macro function, and an icon
on the LCD screen.

Move the macro switch again to return to normal mode.

displays

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3.1.3 Using the zoom function

The camera is equipped with 4x digital zoom.

Press the Up button to get closer to a subject.

Press the Down button to move away from a subject.

Note: 1080p and QVGA do not support zoom function.

3.1.4 Using the LED light

Use the LED light to illuminate subjects in dark environments.

Press the LED button to choose from the following lighting options:

Off and On modes.

3.1.5 Quick access controls

You can also make adjustments to exposure and lighting settings by
tapping the LCD touch screen.

In Movie modes, tapϧʳ ˂ʳ ϰʳ on screen to adjust the EV
compensation setting. ʳ

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3.2Photo mode

Use Photo mode to capture still pictures and store them in the
internal memory or on an SD card. ʳ

3.2.1 Photo mode icons

Use the following picture to familiarize yourself with the Photo
mode icons and symbols.

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8

2

3
4

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5

See the table below for a description of each icon and symbol.

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1

2

3

4

Photo mode indicator

Zoom indicator

Remaining number of photos

Macro indicator

White balance indicator

Night mode indicator

Effect indicator

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5

6

7

8

9

Memory status indicator:

: indicates an SD card is inserted and the

available storage capacity of the SD card

: indicates no inserted SD card and the

available internal memory

File size indicator

Battery indicator

Self timer indicator

EV compensation indicator

3.2.2 Using the macro function

See section 3.1.2 “Using the macro function”.

3.2.3 Using the zoom function

See section 3.1.3“Using the zoom function”.

3.2.4 Using the LED light

See section 3.1.4 “Using the LED light”.

3.2.5 Quick access controls

See section 3.1.5 “Quick access controls”.

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3.3Movie Playback mode

Use Movie Playback mode to review all the movie files stored in
the video camera.

3.3.1 Movie Playback mode icons

Refer to the following picture to familiarize yourself with the
Movie Playback mode icons and symbols.

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8

2 3

4

4

7 6

5

See the table below for a description of each icon and symbol.

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1

2

3

4

5

Movie playback mode indicator

The length of every video clip

Displays the number of current movie /
total number of recorded video clips

Playback icon. Tap to start playing the
video clip.

/

Up/Down icons. Tap to go to the
previous/next video clips.

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7

Thumbnail icon. Tap to view all video clips
in thumbnails.

MENU icon. Tap to enter movie playback
menu.

8

File protect indicator

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3.4Photo Playback mode

Use Photo Playback mode to review all the image files stored in the
video camera.

3.4.1 Photo Playback mode icons

Refer to the following picture to familiarize yourself with the Photo
Playback mode icons and symbols.

1

6

2

See the table below for a description of each icon and symbol.

1

2

3

6

7

8

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3 5 4 3

Playback mode indicator

Displays the number of current image / the
total number of saved images

/

Tap to view the previous/next image

Thumbnail icon. Tap to view all pictures in
thumbnails.

MENU icon. Tap to enter photo playback menu.

File protect indicator

3.5Thumbnail mode

When in Photo Playback or Movie Playback modes, tap
on screen to show images as thumbnails.

1. Turn on the video camera and make sure it is in Photo

Playback or Movie Playback mode.

2. The most recent image /video clip displays on the screen.

Press the zoom button left to view six thumbnail images
/video clips on the LCD screen.

3. Press the Up/Down buttons or tap the screen to highlight

an image or a video clip. Tap
the previous or next page.

4. Press the ENTER button or tap Ok to view the image or

playback the video clip in full screen.

/ to view

5. Tap

again to return to thumbnail view.

3.6USB mode

You can use USB mode to connect to a host PC.

When connected to a host PC, the video camera is shown as a
removable drive in Windows Explorer.

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4 Using the menus

Read this section to learn how to configure the camera settings and
use the advanced features.

4.1Movie menu

When in Movie mode, press the MENU button to show the Movie
options menu.

4.1.1.White balance

Use this option to correct colour difference for different lighting
conditions. When white balance is set to Auto, the video camera
automatically compensates for different lighting conditions.

1. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Movie mode.

Press the MENU button to display the menu options.

2. Tap the screen to highlight the White Balance option.

Press the ENTER button or tap the screen to display the
submenu.

3. Use the Up/Down buttons or tap the screen to select Auto,

Sunny, Cloudy, Fluorescent, or Tungsten. Press the
ENTER button or tap Ok to confirm.

4. Press the MENU button again or tap

menu.

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to exit the

4.1.2.Video resolution

Use the resolution option to determine the resolution of the
captured video. The larger screen size requires more memory
storage space.

1. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Movie mode.

Press the MENU button to display menu options.

2. Use the Up/Down buttons to highlight the Resolution

option. Press the ENTER button or tap the screen to
display the submenu.

3. Use the Up/Down buttons or tap the screen to select

1080P, 720P, WVGA, or QVGA. Press the ENTER button
or tap Ok to confirm.

4. Press the MENU button again or tap

menu.

Notes:

1. The LCD displays the 16:9 ratio while setting the video
resolution to WVGA, 720P or 1080P.

2. The LCD displays the 4:3 ratio while setting the video
resolution to QVGA. QVGA (120 fps) high frame rate mode, is
suitable for shooting fast motion videos such as sport activities
and traffic flow. The video plays back in silent slow motion
video.

to exit the

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3. 1080p and QVGA mode do not support Digital Zoom
function.

4.1.3.Colour effect

The camera can capture standard colour images, black and white
images, or sepia tone to give an old-fashioned look.

1. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Movie mode.

Press the MENU button to display the menu options.

2. Use the Up/Down buttons to highlight the Effect option.

Press the ENTER button or tap the screen to display the
submenu.

3. Use the Up/Down buttons or tap the screen to select

Colour, B&W or Sepia. Press the ENTER button or tap
Ok to confirm.

4. Press the MENU button again or tap

menu.

to exit the

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4.1.4.Night mode

Use this function to shoot a better video clip quality in dark
environments.

1. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Movie mode.

Press the MENU button to display the menu options.

2. Use the Up/Down buttons to highlight the Night Mode

option. Press the ENTER button or tap the screen to
display the submenu.

3. Use the Up/Down or tap the screen to select Off or On

option. Press the ENTER button or tap Ok to confirm.

4. Press the MENU button again or tap

menu.

to exit the

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4.1.5.Video quality

Use this function to record video clips. Higher quality video
requires more memory storage space and higher speed SD card

1. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Movie

mode.

2. Press the MENU button to display the menu options.

3. Use the Up/Down buttons to highlight the Quality

option. Press the ENTER button or tap the screen to
display the submenu.

4. Use the Up/Down buttons or tap the screen to select Fine

or Normal options. Press the ENTER button or tap Ok to
confirm.

5. Press the MENU button again or tap

menu.

to exit the

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4.2Movie playback menu

Use the playback menu to manage the files stored in the internal
memory or on the SD card.

4.2.1 Delete

Use this function to delete files.

1. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Movie mode.

Press the Playback button and then press the MENU
button or tap the screen to display the Movie Playback
menu.

2. Use the Up/Down buttons or tap the screen to select

Delete One or Delete All options.

If you select Delete One, the playback screen appears again.
Use the Up/Down buttons or tap
file you want to delete. Press the ENTER button or tap the
Delete icon to delete the selected video clip.

/ to select the

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If you select Delete All, use the Up/Down buttons or tap the
Delete icon and press the ENTER button or tap Ok to delete

all video clips.

3. Press the MENU button again or tap

menu.

Note: Once deleted, files cannot be recovered so make sure
you have a backup before you delete. Files that have been
protected will not be deleted. You have to unlock the files first
before deleting them.

to exit the

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4.2.2 Protect

Use this function to lock files to prevent accidental deletion.

1. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Movie mode.

Press the Playback button and then press the MENU
button or tap the screen to display Movie Playback
menu.

2. Use the Up/Down buttons or tap the screen to select the

Protect option. Then playback screen appears again.

3. Use the Up/Down buttons or tap

select the file you want to protect.

4. Press the ENTER button or tap the Protect icon to

confirm. A lock
is protected.

Note: To unlock a file, repeat the above steps. The lock icon

disappears when the file is unlocked.

5. Press the MENU button again or tap to exit the

menu.

icon is displayed to show that the file

/ to

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4.2.3 Autoplay

Use this function to continuously play all movie clips stored in the
memory card.

1. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Movie mode.

Press the Playback button and then press the MENU
button or tap the screen to display the Movie Playback
menu.

2. Use the Up/Down buttons or tap the screen to select the

Autoplay option. The video camera starts continuous
playing of movie clips.

3. Press the REC. / STOP button to pause the movie clip.

Press the REC. / STOP button again to resume the
playback. Press the ENTER button or tap the screen to
stop and return to Movie Playback mode.

Note: You may also use on-screen icons to rewind
pause / fast-forward / stop while playing
the video clip.

4. Press the MENU button again or tap to exit the

menu.

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4.2.4 Volume

Use this function to adjust the volume of the video clips in playback
mode.

1. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Movie mode.

Press the Playback button and then press the MENU
button or tap the screen to display the Movie Playback
menu.

2. Use the Up/Down buttons highlight the Volume option.

Press the ENTER button or tap the screen to display the
submenu.

3. Use the Up/Down buttons or tap

increase/decrease the volume. Press the ENTER button
or tap Ok to confirm.

4. Press the MENU button again or tap

menu.

/ to

to exit the

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4.3Photo menu

In Photo mode, press the MENU button to show the Photo Options
menu.

4.3.1 White balance

Use this option to correct colour difference due to lighting
conditions.

1. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Photo mode.

Press the MENU button to display the menu options.

2. Use the Up/Down buttons to highlight the White Balance

option. Press the ENTER button or tap the screen to
display the submenu.

3. Use the Up/Down buttons or tap the screen to select Auto,

Sunny, Cloudy, Fluorescent, or Tungsten. Press the
ENTER button or tap Ok to confirm.

4. Press the MENU button again or tap

menu.

to exit the

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4.3.2 Resolution

Use this option to set the size of the captured image. Larger images
contain more details and therefore use more memory space.

1. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Photo mode.

2. Press the MENU button to display the menu options.

3. Use the Up/Down buttons to highlight the Resolution

option. Press the ENTER button or tap the screen to
display the submenu.

4. Use the Up/Down buttons or tap the screen to select 3M,

5M or 12M. Press the ENTER button or tap Ok to
confirm.

5. Press the MENU button again or tap

menu.

to exit the

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4.3.3 Colour effect

The camera can capture standard colour images, black and white
images, or sepia tone to give an old-fashioned look.

1. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Photo mode.

2. Press the MENU button to display the menu options.

3. Use the Up/Down buttons to highlight the Effect option.

Press the ENTER button or tap the screen to display the
submenu.

4. Use the Up/Down buttons or tap the screen to select

Colour, B & W, or Sepia. Press the ENTER button or tap
Ok to confirm.

5. Press the MENU button again or tap

menu.

to exit the

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4.3.4 Night mode

Use this function to shoot a better photo clip quality in dark
environments.

1. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Photo mode.

2. Press the MENU button to display the menu options.

3. Use the Up/Down buttons to highlight the Night Mode

option. Press the ENTER button or tap the screen to
display the submenu.

4. Use the Up/Down buttons or tap the screen to select Off

or On option. Press the ENTER button or tap Ok to
confirm.

5. Press the MENU button again or tap

menu.

to exit the

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4.3.5 Selftimer

Use the self timer function to take a photo of yourself.

1. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Photo mode.

2. Press the MENU button to display the menu options.

3. Use the Up/Down buttons to highlight the Selftimer

option. Press the ENTER button or tap the screen to
display the submenu.

4. Use the Up/Down buttons or tap the screen to select Off,

5 seconds, or 10 seconds options. Press the ENTER
button or tap Ok to confirm.

5. Press the MENU button again or tap

menu.

to exit the

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4.3.6 Photo quality

Use this set the photo quality. Higher quality pictures requires
more memory storage space and higher speed SD card

1. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Photo mode.

2. Press the MENU button to display the menu options.

3. Use the Up/Down buttons to highlight the Quality

option. Press the ENTER button or tap the screen to
display the submenu.

4. Use the Up/Down buttons or tap the screen to select Fine

or Normal options. Press the ENTER button or tap Ok to
confirm.

5. Press the MENU button again or tap

menu.

to exit the

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4.4 Photo playback menu

4.4.1 Delete

Use this function to delete files.

1. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Photo mode.

Press the Playback button and then press the MENU
button or tap the screen to display the Photo Playback
menu.

2. Use the Up/Down buttons or tap the screen to select

Delete One or Delete All options.

If you select Delete One, the playback screen appears again.
Use the Up/Down buttons or tap
file you want to delete. Press the ENTER button or tap the
Delete icon to delete the selected image.

/ to locate the

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If you select Delete All, use the Up/Down buttons or tap the
Delete icon and press the ENTER button or tap Ok to delete

all images.

3. Press the MENU button again or tap

menu.

Note: Once deleted, files cannot be recovered so make sure
you have a backup before you delete. Files that have been
protected will not be deleted. You have to unlock the files first
before deleting them.

to exit the

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4.4.2 Protect

Use this function to protect files.

1. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Photo mode.

Press the Playback button and then press the MENU
button or tap the screen to display the Photo Playback
menu.

2. Use the Up/Down buttons or tap the screen to select the

Protect option. Then playback screen appears again.

3. Use the Up/Down buttons or tap

the file you want to protect.

4. Press the ENTER button or tap the Protect icon to

confirm. A lock
is protected.

Note: To unlock a file, repeat the above steps. The lock icon

disappears when the file is unlocked.

icon is displayed to show that the file

/ to select

5. Press the MENU button again or tap to exit the

menu.

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4.4.3 Slide show

The camera includes a slide show function, which displays each
image in turn with a regular interval between pictures.

1. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Photo mode.

Press the Playback button and then press the MENU
button or tap the screen to display the Photo Playback
menu.

2. Use the Up/Down buttons to select the Autoplay option

and press the ENTER button or tap the screen to confirm.
The images will be displayed automatically.

3. Press the ENTER button or tap the screen to stop the

slideshow.

4. Press the MENU button again or tap

menu.

to exit the

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4.5System menu

The system menu is used to configure miscellaneous camera
functions.

4.5.1 Setting the beep

See section 2.6.3 “Setting the Beep”.

4.5.2 Date/time

See section 2.6.1 “Setting the date and time”

4.5.3 Auto power off

Use this function to switch the camera off automatically after a
period of inactivity for power saving.

1. Turn on the video camera and press the Mode button to

go to SET mode.

2. Use the Up/Down buttons or tap the screen to highlight

the Auto Power Off option. Press the ENTER button or
tap the screen to display the submenu.

3. Use the Up/Down buttons or tap the screen to select Off,

1 minute, or 5 minutes. Press the ENTER button or tap
Ok to confirm.

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4.5.4 TV standard

Use the TV option to set the TV system for the area.

1. Turn on the video camera and press the Mode button to

go to SET mode.

2. Use the Up/Down buttons to highlight the TV standard

option. Press the ENTER button or tap the screen to
display the submenu.

3. Use the Up/Down buttons or tap the screen to select

NTSC or PAL, and press the ENTER button or tap Ok to
confirm.

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4.5.5 Format

Use this function to format the current storage media. This format
action will delete everything on the media.

1. Turn on the video camera and press the Mode button to

go to SET mode.

2. Use the Up/Down buttons to highlight the Format option.

Press the ENTER button or tap the screen to display the
submenu.

3. Use the Up/Down buttons to select Cancel, or SD, and

press the ENTER button or tap Ok to confirm.

4. The current media (memory card or internal memory) is

formatted.

Note: When no SD card is inserted, internal memory option
will be displayed in the Format submenu.

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4.5.6 Default

Use this option to reset all settings to the default settings.

1. Turn on the video camera and press the Mode button to

go to SET mode.

2. Use the Up/Down buttons to highlight the Default

option. Press the ENTER button or tap the screen to
display the submenu.

3. Use the Up/Down buttons or tap the screen to select

Cancel or Ok, and press the ENTER button or tap Ok to
confirm.

4.5.7 Language

See section 2.6.2 “Setting the language”.

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4.5.8 Frequency

Use the Frequency option to set the frequency system for your area.

To set the frequency:

1. Turn on the video camera and switch to SET mode.

2. Use the Up/Down buttons or tap the screen to highlight

the Frequency option. Press the ENTER button or tap the
screen to display the submenu.

3. Use the Up/Down buttons or tap the screen to select

NTSC or PAL. Press the ENTER button or tap Ok to
confirm.

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Appendix

Specifications

General

Imaging
sensor

Active pixels

Storage media Built-in 128 MB flash memory (approx. 75

Sensor
sensitivity

Colour effects Colour/B&W/Sepia

Lens Fixed lens

Focus range Normal: 1.5m~infinity

Still image Formats: JPEG (EXIF 2.2), DCF

1/3.2” CMOS 5.0 Megapixel sensor

5.0 Megapixel

MB available for image storage)
SD Card, SDHC compatible (up to SDHC
16GB Class 6)

Auto

Wide: F/3.2, f=5.1mm

Macro: 20-21cm

Resolution: 3M, 5M, 12M (Firmware
interpolation)

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General

Movie clips Format: H.264 (AVI)

Resolution: QVGA (120 fps), WVGA (60
fps), HD 720p (30 fps), HD 1080p (30 fps)

Zoom Movie: Digital Zoom 4X (except 1080p

and QVGA)
Camera: Digital Zoom 4X

TFT Monitor 3” TFT LCD Touch Display (960 x 240

pixels) (16:9)

LED Light < 1.0 m range

White balance Auto/Sunny/Cloudy/Tungsten/

Fluorescent

EV
compensation

Self-timer Off, 5, 10 seconds

PC interface MSDC: USB 2.0 (high speed)

TV out format NTSC/PAL / HDMI

Shutter speed Still: 2 ~ 1/4000 second

Auto power
off

Power supply

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-2.0 EV~+2.0 EV

Video: 1/15 ~ 1/2000 second

Off, 1 min., 5 min.

Li-ion Battery or DC-in via USB

General

Dimension 17 (W) x 107 (H) x 57 (D) mm

Weight Approx. 97± 5g (without batteries)

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Troubleshooting

Problem Possible Cause Solution

Cannot turn on
the video
camera.

The camera
suddenly turns
off.

The captured
image is not
stored in
memory.

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The batteries are
not inserted
correctly.

The batteries
have no power.

The auto power off
function was
enabled.

The camera is
running out of
battery power.

Before the image
is saved the
power has been
cut off.

x Insert the

batteries
correctly. (See

2.2 Inserting the
batteries.)

x Replace the

batteries

x Turn the power

on again.

x Replace the

batteries.

When the battery
indicator turns red,
replace the
batteries
immediately.

Problem Possible Cause Solution

The camera
turns off when
capturing
image using
self-timer.

The image is
out of focus.

Memory card
cannot be
used.

The camera is
running out of
battery power.

The subject is
beyond focus
range.

The memory
card is protected.

The memory
card contains
non-DCF images
taken by other
cameras.

x Replace the

batteries.

x Please take a

picture within
the available
focus range and
choose normal
or macro mode.
(See 3.2.2 Using
the macro
function).

x Unlock the

memory card.

Format the
memory card. (See

4.5.5 Format.)
Before formatting
the card, ensure
you back up the
files.

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Problem Possible Cause Solution

All buttons are
inactive.

SDHC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.

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Short circuit
occurred when
connecting the
camera with other
devices.

x Remove the

batteries from the
camera and insert
again.

ArcSoft Total Media™

HDCam 2.0

Quick Start Guide

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Introduction

ArcSoft Total Media™ HDCam is a desktop software that
combines media management and playback capabilities.

Media manage m ent
You can import the media files from the device to edit, upload,
and produce photo books and album pages.

Playback capability
You can view pictures an d p l ay video cl ips usi ng ArcSoft Total
Media™ HDCam.

System Requirements

Operating System : Windows XP SP2, Vista, and Windows 7
CPU: Intel / AMD Dual-Core or above
Memory: At least 1GB
Graphic Card: DirectX 9 or DirectX 10 (recommended)
Inte rface : St andard US B 1.1 port or higher
Hard Disk: At least 2GB of available disk space

Installation

To insta ll Total Med ia™ HDCam:

1. Connect your device to the desktop or notebook PC.

2. Inser t th e installatio n CD into the DVD -ROM/CD- ROM
drive.

3. The CD runs automatically.

4. Follow the instructions to complete the installation.

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If the CD does not automatically run, follow the steps below to
insta ll the softwar e :

1. Double click My Computer.

2. Use the mouse to point to the DVD-ROM/CD-ROM drive.

3. Right click the mouse then click Open.

4. Double click TotalMediaHDCam.exe.

5. A wizard appears to guide you through the installation
procedure.

6. Follow the instructions to complete the installation.

To Uninstall

To uninstall Total Media ™ HDCa m:

1. Click Start > Programs > ArcSoft Total Media HDCam >
Uninstall.

2. A wizard appears to guide you through the uninstall
procedure.

3. Follow the instructions to complete the uninstall.

Language

To change the interface language after installation:

1. Click

2. Select a language then click OK.

> Prefere nces on the main screen.

Registration and Upgrade

To regis t er or upgr ade:

1. Click
Center.

2. Se l ect Upgra de, Patch es, or Re gistrat ion.

on the main screen to connect to Information

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Media Browser

# Area Function
1 View Mode

Area

2 Preview Area Selects and displays file thumbnails

3 Function Bar Lists main function buttons.

Provides three mode s to view me dia
files.

and detailed in form a tion.

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7

View media files

Follow the instructions below to view the media files in your
device:

1. Connect the device to the computer.

2. The device code appears on the top of View Mode Area.

3. Click the device code to display all media files in the device.

Device code

Θ To play a video clip, double click the clip or click .
Θ To pause / stop / continue a video clip, click / / .
Θ To play the previous or next clip, click / .
Θ To delete a file, select the file then click
Θ To trim a vide o clip, click.
Θ To rate a file, click
Θ To view a file's properties, click
Θ To preview a picture in a new win dow , do uble cl ic k the

picture.

Θ To preview the previous o r nex t pictu re, click the right/lef t

button.

on the file.

Media files in the
device

.

on the file.

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View m odes

Three view modes are available to view media files: Library View,
Calendar View, and Browser View.
Note : To view m edia files in your devi ce using Li brary or
Calendar View, you need to import media files first.

Library View

The Library View lists My Creation folder and other folders
create d whil e importing files.
Θ To switch to Library View

1. Click Libraries to expand Libraries
window.

2. Select the desired folder.

3. Click
View.
Θ To view or edit a folder's properties,
selec t th e fold er then click
Θ To delete a folder, select the folder
then click

Calendar View

The Calendar View uses the file creation
date to organi ze media fi les.

Θ To switch to Library View

1. Click Libraries to expand Libraries
window.

2. Select the desired folder.

3. Click
View.

to switch to Library

.

.

to switch to Calendar

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Three modes are available in Calendar View: Year, Month, and
Day mode.
To switch between different modes:

Θ Click the picture under the desired year to enter Month mode.
Θ Click

available.

Θ Click the picture under the desired month to enter Day mode.
Θ Click

available.
Θ Click

Bro ws er Vie w

The Browser View enables you to browse for media files in your
computer using the tree view.

To switch to Browser View:

1. Click Computer to expand Computer window.

2. Select the desired folder in your computer to view media
files.

3. To refresh the list of media files, cli ck

t o change to the pre vious or ne xt year if

t o change to the pre vious or ne xt month i f

to return to the previous mode.

.

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Preview Area

In Preview Area, several options are available to select and display
file thumbnails and detailed information. See the table below for a
description of each option:

Option Name Function
Rating filter Displays the media

files according to
the select ed rating.

New filter Displays the media

files which are
new.

Type filter Displays the media

files according to
the selected type.

Quick search Displays the media

files according to
the typed
characters.

Thumbnail slid er Adjusts the

thumbnail size by
moving the sl id er.

Thumbnail Displays file

thumbnails.

Details Displays file

thumbnails with
detailed
information.

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Function Bar

The Function Bar lists main function buttons. Click the button to
access the function. See the table below for a description of each
button.

Button Name Function

Import Imports media files to the computer

File Merge Produce s movies with your video files.

from a camera, camcorde r, or stora ge
device.

Create

AVC HD

Upload to

Bur ns AVCHD discs w i th your vi deo
files.

Uploads files to your YouTube account.

YouTube

Upload to

Uploads files to your Facebook account.

Facebook

Photo

Book

Album

Page

Prod uces ph oto books w i th your
pictures.

Prod uces album pages with your
pictures.

Importing media files

To import media files to your computer:

1. Sel ect the desi red folde r.

2. Select the desired files.

3. Click Import. The Imp o rt window appears .

4. Select Import New Scenes, Import
Selected Scenes, or Import All Sc enes.

5. Select or type a folder name.

6. Click OK to import files.

Merging video clips

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To merge video clips:

1. Click File Merge. The work area

appears.

2. Click and drag the des i red vide o

clips into the work area.

3. Double click clips to preview and

edit, if necessary.

4. Click Next to merge the clips.

5. Sel ect the de vice and pat h to save

the merged clip.

Burning AVCHD discs

To burn AVCHD discs:

1. Click Create AVCHD. The work

area appears.

2. Click and drag the des i red vide o

clips into the work area.

3. Double click clips to preview and

edit, if necessary.

4. Click Next.

5. Select the drive to burn the AVCHD

disc or select the path to save the files
in your computer.

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Editing video clips

To edit a video clip :

1. Double click a video clip in the

work area. Th e E diting windows
appears.

2. Click

of the trimmed clip.

3. Click

trimmed clip.

4. Click

See the table below for a brief description of other tools in the
Editing window:

Button Name Function

Play / Pause Click to play or pause the clip.

Sto p Click to sto p th e clip.

Previous Click to go to the previous clip.
Next Click to go to the next clip.

Time box Click on the number and use

Volume level Dr ag to chan ge the volu m e.

to select the beginning

to select the end of the

to save th e tr immed clip.

arrows to view a certain point of
the video cli p.

Full screen Click to en ter full screen mod e.

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Uploading files to YouTube

To upload files to YouTube:

1. Click Upload to YouTube. The

work area appears.

2. Click and drag the des ired fil e

into the work area.

3. Click Next. The YouTube Login

window appears.

4. Type your YouTube user name

and password.

5. Click Login to sign in to

YouTube.

6. Follow YouTube's instruct ions

to upload the file.

Uploading files to Facebook

To upload files to Facebook:

1. Click Upload to Facebook.

The work area appears.

2. Click and drag the des ired

file into the work area.

3. Cli c k Next. The Facebook

Login window appears.

4. Type your Facebook Email

and password.

5. Click Login to sign in to

Facebook.

6. Follow Facebook's instructions

to upload the file.

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Producing photo books

To produce photo books:

1. Click Photo Book. The work

area appears.

2. Drag the desired pictures into

the work area.

3. Click Next to launch the ArcSoft

Print Creations application.

4. Select phot o book categorie s

to vi ew photo b ooks.

5. Sel ect a photo b ook.

6. Click Next to enter Photo

Book D esign screen.

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gn

b

p

g

7. See the illustration below for descriptions of photo book
design:

Restart

Add pictur es

Remove all

Lock / unlock
the desi

Save the des ign

New project or design

Undo / Redo

Change the photo

ook template

Click the
icon to see
the located

age o f the

picture

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Auto fill
pictures
to empty
pages

Click on text
or ima

e to

Preview
the photo
book

Browse
through
the pages

Edit Page /
Page layout

Share the photo book by
Email, image, or SWF
files

Print /
Print options

Producing album pages

To produce photo books:

1. Click Album Page. The work

area appears.

2. Drag the desired picture into

the work area.

3. Click Next to launch the ArcSoft

Print Creations application.

4. Select album page categories to

view album pages.

5. Sel ect an albu m page.

6. Click Next to enter Album Page

Design sc reen.

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gn

gn

pag

pty pag

pag

p

7. See the illustration below for descriptions of album page

design:

Restar

Add pictures

Remove all

Lock / unlock
the desi

Save the des i

New project or de si gn

Undo / Redo

Change the album

e template

Click the
icon to see
the located
page of the
picture.

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Auto fill
pictures to
em

es

Preview the
album

Share the album
page by Email
or the image file

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