Jazz HDV146 User Manual

High Definition

Video Recorder with Camera

HDV146

User Manual

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FCC statement

This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Caution: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class

B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help.

Pertinent testing documentation is available for verification.

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CONTENTS

1. Parts of the video recorder..................................................................5

2. Preparing for using ..............................................................................6

Installing the Battery............................................................................6

Inserting the Memory Card..................................................................7

Format the memory card .....................................................................8

Setting the Language...........................................................................9

Setting the date and time...................................................................10

Screen display.................................................................................... 11

3. Using your video recorder.................................................................14

Turning the recorder ON and OFF ....................................................14

Change the MODE of the recorder....................................................14

Recording video clip..........................................................................15

Taking still images .............................................................................16

Using the Self-timer and Burst snapshot.........................................17

Using the Zoom Function..................................................................18

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4. Using the Menu in recording mode...................................................18

Menu in Video mode ..........................................................................18

Menu in capture mode .......................................................................19

Setup menu / Internal setting ............................................................21

5. Playback..............................................................................................24

Playing back still images...................................................................24

Playing back movie clips...................................................................24

Other functions in Playback mode ...................................................25

6. Making connections...........................................................................30

Connecting the Video Recorder to a TV...........................................30

Connecting the Video Recorder to a PC using USB cable .............31

7. Software Installation ..........................................................................33

Installing the Software .......................................................................33

How to use the PC Camera function.................................................34

8. Troubleshooting .................................................................................36

9. Technical Specifications....................................................................37

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Thank you for purchasing this video recorder with camera. Please read
these operating instructions carefully in order to know your camera and
verify the performance. Keep this Manual booklet handy for later when you
may need to review the instructions if necessary.

Precautions

Before using the video camera, please ensure that you carefully read and

understand the safety precautions described below.

• Do not try to open the case of the video camera or attempt to modify this

video camera in any way. If required, maintenance and repairs should be

carried out only by authorized service providers.

• Keep the video camera away from water and other liquids. Do not use the

video recorder if your hands are wet; keep your camera dry and clean.

• Use only recommended AAA alkaline batteries.

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1. Parts of the video recorder

1. Lens

2. Microphone

3. LED Light

4. Self-Timer LED

5. Speaker

6. Power button

7. T/Zoom in button

8. W/Zoom out button

9. Left button/Self-timer

10. Shutter button

11. Up button/Display

12. USB jack

13. AV out jack

14. Right button/LED ON/OFF

15. Down button

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16. MENU button

17. OK button

18. Mode button

19. LCD screen

20. Tripod socket

21. SD card slot

22. Battery cover

2. Preparing for using

Installing the Battery

1: Open latch and remove the battery door.

2: Insert three fresh AAA-size batteries with the positive (+) and negative

(-) terminals matching the indicators inside the battery compartment.

3: Slide in and latch the battery door closed. Open LCD cover , press the

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POWER button for 2 to 3 seconds to turn ON video recorder.

Inserting the Memory Card

Camera requires SD Memory Card inserted to record & store video clips or images.

1. Turn OFF recorder (if recorder is activated) by pressing Power button before

inserting or removing SD card.

2. Locate the card slot on camera base. Grip with fingernail to lift and swing open the

SD card slot rubber cover and insert the SD card as illustrated. Orient the card

according to identification mark and insert.

3. Press the card down until the card is fully inserted and latched.

The SD memory card has a LOCK protect switch which protects stored data from

being accidentally deleted - set the protect switch to the not - LOCKed position for

taking and store any new records.

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4. To remove; press SD card down, then it

will pop up and can be easily removed.

• Do not insert any other object except

the SD/SDHC memory card into the

camera SD card slot.

• Keep the camera turned OFF while inserting or removing the SD card.

• In case a defective SD card is inserted into the camera, the camera reads the

card and then ‘Card Error’ message is displayed on LCD for a few seconds.

Then the camera shuts down automatically. Replace SD card.

Format the memory card

Please format the SD card if it is new or if it was used with another device.

Download important files to your computer before formatting as the

formatting will erase all data from the SD Card.

1: Turn the power ON (when SD card is inserted), press the MENU button

to display the menu, and then press the RIGHT button to select

[Setup] menu.

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2: Press the UP or DOWN button to locate [Format.] then press the OK

or RIGHT button to launch the submenu.

3: Press the UP or DOWN button to select the item [YES] and then press

the OK button to execute formatting the card.

Setting the Language

You have an option to select from choice of seven the Language used for

displayed commands and information; follow below steps if required:

1: Turn the power ON, press the MENU button to display the menu, and

press the RIGHT button to select

[Setup] menu.

2: Press the UP or DOWN button to locate [Language] then press the

OK or RIGHT button to launch the submenu.

3: Press the UP or DOWN button to select the desired language and then

press the OK button to confirm the setting.

4: Press the MENU button to close the menu.

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Setting the date and time

1: Turn the power ON, press the MENU button to display the menu, and

press the RIGHT button to select [Setup] menu.

2: Press the UP or DOWN button to locate [Date & Time…] then press

the OK or RIGHT button to launch the submenu.

3: Press the UP or DOWN button to

change the highlighted value. Press

the LEFT or RIGHT button to move

the cursor between settings.

4: Press the OK button to confirm

the setting.

5: Press the MENU button to close the menu.

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Screen display

Video mode