Kodak PixPro AZ-525 User Manual

User Manual

Before You Start

Declaration of Conformity

Responsible Party: JK Imaging Ltd.

Address: 1411 W. 190th Street, Suite 550, Gardena, CA 90248, USA

Company Website: www.kodakpixpro.com

INDUSTRY CANADA

This device complies with Canadian RSS-210.

This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard (s).Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Radiation Exposure Statement:

This product complies with the Canadian portable RF exposure limit set forth for an uncontrolled environment and is safe for intended operation as described in this manual. Additional RF exposure reduction can be achieved if the product can be kept as far as possible from the user body or set the device to lower output power if such function is available.

For Customers in Europe

This symbol [crossed-out wheel bin WEEE Annex IV] indicates separate collection of electrical waste and electronic equipment in the European countries. Please do not throw the equipment into domestic refuse. Please use the return and collection systems available in your country for proper, safe disposal of this product.

“CE” mark indicates that this product complies with the European requirements for safety, health, environment and customer protection. “CE” marked cameras are intended for sales in Europe.

Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity This device complies with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. The following test methods have been applied in order to provepresumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC:

- EN 60950-1: 2006+A11:2009 +A1:2010 +A12:2011

Safety of Information Technology Equipment

- EN 50566: 2013

Product standard to demonstrate compliance of radio frequency fields from handheld and body- mounted wireless communication devices used by the general public (30 MHz — 6 GHz)

- EN 62209-2: 2010

Human exposure to radio frequency fields from handheld and bodymounted wireless communication devices — Human models, instrumentation, and procedures

Part 2: Procedure to determine the specific absorption rate (SAR) for wireless communication devices used in close proximity to the human body (frequency range of 30 MHz to 6 GHz)

- EN 300 328 V1.8.1 : 2012

Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); Wideband Transmission systems; Data transmission equipment operating in the 2.4 GHz ISM band and using spread spectrum modulation techniques; Harmonized EN covering essential requirements under article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive.

- EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2: 2008

Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio Spectrum Matters (ERM); Electro Magnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services; Part 1: Common technical requirements.

- EN 301 489-17 V2.2.1:2012

Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); Electro Magnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services; Part 17: Specific conditions for 2.4 GHz wideband transmission systems and 5 GHz high performance RLAN equipment.

For Customers in the U.S.A.

Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the 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.

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 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.

FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

Radiation Exposure Statement:

This product complies with the FCC portable RF exposure limit set forth for an uncontrolled environment and is safe for intended operation as described in this manual. Additional RF exposure reduction can be achieved if the product can be kept as far as possible from the user body or set the device to lower output power if such function is available.

About this Manual

Thank you for purchasing the KODAK PIXPRO Digital Camera. Please carefully read this manual and keep it well for future reference.

JK Imaging Ltd. reserves all rights of this document. No part of this published manual may be

reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language or computer language, in any form, by any means, without the prior written permission of JK Imaging Ltd..

All trademarks mentioned in this manual are used for identification purposes only and are

properties of their respective owners.

This manual provides you with instructions on how to use your new KODAK PIXPRO Digital

Camera. Every effort has been made to ensure that the contents of this manual are accurate; however JK Imaging Ltd. reserves the right to make changes without notice.

Throughout this manual, the following symbols are used to help you locate information quickly

and easily:

Indicates useful information.

Indicates precautions are to be taken while operating the camera.

In introducing you how to operate this camera, the following symbols may appear to facilitate

your understanding: 「Item properties」: The optional properties in the camera interface are indicated by the

symbol「」.

Safety Notes

Safety notes for this camera

Do not drop the camera or allow it to hit

solid objects.

Do not attempt to disassemble or repair the

camera.

Do not use or store the camera in dusty

places or on a beach to prevent dust or sand from entering the camera, causing possible damage to it.

Do not use or store the camera in a hot

environment or under direct sunlight.

Do not use or store the camera near a

powerful magnetic field, for example near a

magnet or transformer. Avoid touching the lens of the camera. Do not expose the camera to direct sunlight

for a long period time. To prevent the camera from being damaged

by moisture, do not use or store the camera

in very humid environments, such as in rain

or near bodies of water. If water accidentally comes in contact with

the camera. turn the camera off, remove

the battery and the memory card, and dry it

within 24 hours

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When you take the camera from a

cold place to a warmer environment, condensation may occur. Please wait for a reasonable period of time before you turn it on.

Before you remove the battery and memory

card, the camera should be turned off.

When you clean the body of the camera,

don not use abrasive, alcohol-based or organic cleaner.

Use a professional lens wiping cloth and

dedicated cleaner to wipe and clean the lens.

Download your photos and remove the

memory card when you are going to store the camera for a long period of time.

If this camera is not in use for a long time,

please keep it in a dry and clean condition.

Our company will not pay compensation for

any failure of playback of pictures or videos caused by improper operation.

Safety notes for battery

Please use a battery that is the same type

as the one included.

Please use the attached charger to charge

the battery.

If battery fluid leaks inside the camera,

contact our customer service department.

If the battery fluid leaks onto your skin,

rinse your skin with clean water and seek

immediate medical attention.

Disposal of used batteries shoud be carried

out in accordance with local (national or

regional) regulations.

To prevent the battery from being damaged,

do not drop the battery or allow it to hit

solid objects or to be scratched by the

objects.

Do not let the battery come in contact with

metal objects (including coins) to avoid

short circuiting, discharging, excessive heat,

or possible leakage.

Do not attempt to disassemble the battery.

Do not expose the battery to water. Always

keep the battery contacts dry.

Do not heat the battery or throw it into a

fire to avoid a possible explosion.

Do not store the battery in a hot

environment or in direct sunlight.

If the battery overheats during charging

or use, stop charging or use immediately. Turn off the product, remove the battery carefully, and wait until it cools down.

When the camera is stored for a long period

of time, remove the battery and keep it in a dry place that is not accessible to infants and children.

In a colder environment, the performance of

the battery could be noticeably reduced.

When you install the battery, install it

according to the positive and negative markings on the battery compartment. Never force it into the battery compartment.

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Safety notes for memory card

We suggest buying only well-known,

name brand memory cards to ensure peak

performance.

Format the memory card using the camera

before you use it or insert a new one.

Do not drop the memory card or allow it to

hit solid objects to avoid damaging it.

Do not attempt to disassemble or repair the

memory card.

Do not expose the memory card to water.

Always keep it dry.

Do not remove the memory card when

the camera is turned on. Otherwise, the

memory card could be damaged.

Do not directly edit the data on the memory

card. Copy the data to your PC before you

edit them.

When the camera is stored for a long period

of time, be sure to download your photos and remove the memory card. Store it in a dry environment.

Do not modify the name of the files or

folders of the memory card using your PC. Modifying the file names may cause the files to not be recognized on the camera or a possible error may occur.

A photo taken with the camera will be

stored in the folder that is automatically generated on the memory card. Do not store photos that are not taken using this camera in these folders as the pictures cannot be recognized during the playback.

When you insert a memory card, make sure

the notch of the card matches the markings on the top of the card slot.

Other Safety Notes

Do not disconnect the power or turn the camera off during the update process. Doing so may

cause incorrect data to be written and the camera may not power on later.

Do not hang the neck strap of the camera around the neck of a child.

When using your camera on an airplane, observe the relevant rules specified by the airline.

Due to the limitations of manufacturing technology, the LCD may have a few dead or bright

pixels. These pixels do no effect the quality or performance of the camera, photos or video.

Do not expose the LCD to water. In a humid environment, only wipe it with a soft and dry

cleaning cloth.

If the LCD is damaged and the liquid crystal comes into contact with your skin, wipe your skin

with a dry cloth immediately and rinse it with clean water. If liquid crystal comes into contact

with your eyes, wash them with clean water at least for 15 minutes and seek immediate medical

attention. If you accidentally swallow liquid crystal, rinse your mouth immediately and seek

medical attention.

Before You Start .............................. 1

Safety Notes .................................... 6

Set your Language, Date/Time after

the first power-on ................................24

Resetting your Language ....................25

Resetting Date/Time ..........................26

Contents .........................................10

Mode Overview ............................27

Getting Ready ...............................15

Display Setting ............................................. 27

Accessories Included .................................. 15

Install Lens Cap and Neck Strap ...............16

Part Names ................................................... 17

Installing Battery and Memory Card ....... 19

Charging Battery..........................................21

Turning Camera On and Off ...................... 23

Set your Language, Date/Time ................24

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LCD Display ..................................................28

Overview of the screen icons in

photo shooting mode .......................... 28

Overview of the screen icons in

movie mode .......................................... 29

Overview of the screen icons in

playback mode ..................................... 30

Using the Mode Dial ....................31

Select an appropriate capture mode .......31

Focus Setting ................................................54

Auto Mode ............................................ 32

Program AE ...........................................34

Shutter priority ..................................... 34

Aperture priority .................................. 34

Manual Mode ....................................... 34

Face Beautifier ......................................36

Wi-Fi Mode ...........................................37

Scene Mode .......................................... 45

Movie Mode..........................................50

Custom Settings...................................51

Basic Operation ............................53

Using the Zoom Function ...........................53

Macro Mode ................................................. 55

Self-timer Setting ........................................56

Flash Mode ................................................... 57

White Balance Setting ................................ 58

Continuous Shot .......................................... 59

EV Settings ....................................................60

Exposure Compensation ....................60

ISO .......................................................... 61

Shutter Adjustment.............................61

Aperture Adjustment .........................62

Using Quick Recording ...............................62

i Button Function Menu ..............................63

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Playback Mode .............................64

OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) ....73

Viewing Photos and Videos .......................64

Thumbnail View ...........................................65

Using Zoom Playback (for still pictures

only) ............................................................... 66

Photos and Video Deletion ........................67

Slideshow ...................................................... 68

Continuous Capture Group Playback ......69

Animation panorama play .........................70

Using the Menus ..........................71

Photo Setup Menu .......................................71

Expo Metering ...................................... 71

Image Size ............................................. 72

Cont. AF ................................................. 73

HDR ........................................................ 74

Beautifier ............................................... 74

Scene ...................................................... 75

Photo Shooting Settings Menu ................. 76

Quality ...................................................76

AF-Assist Beam .................................... 77

Digital Zoom ......................................... 77

Date Imprint .........................................77

Quick Review ........................................78

Custom Settings...................................78

Movie Menu .................................................79

Expo Metering ...................................... 79

Playback Settings Menu .............................88

Movie Size .............................................80

OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) ....81

Movie Setting Menu ...................................82

Digital Zoom ......................................... 83

Custom Settings...................................83

Playback Menu.............................................84

Playback Mode ..................................... 84

HDR ........................................................ 85

Touch-up ................................................ 85

Rotate ..................................................... 86

Resize .....................................................86

Color ....................................................... 87

Protect ....................................................89

Delete ..................................................... 90

DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) ..91

Trim ......................................................... 91

General Settings Menu ..............................92

Sound Settings ..................................... 93

Power Saver .......................................... 93

Language ............................................... 94

Zone........................................................94

Date/Time ............................................94

LCD Brightness .....................................94

File Settings ..................................................95

Format ....................................................96

Using the PictBridge Menu ............. 104

Copy to Card .........................................96

File Numbering ..................................... 97

Reset ....................................................... 97

FW Version ........................................... 98

Connection Settings ....................99

Connecting to a Computer ..................... 100

Setting the USB Mode ..................... 100

Transferring files to your

computer ............................................ 101

Connecting to a PictBridge

Compatible Printer ................................... 102

Setting the USB Mode ..................... 102

Connecting to your Printer ............. 103

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Video System ............................................ 108

Set Eye-Fi SD Card Connection Mode .. 109

Supported HDMI Connections .............. 110

Connecting HDMI-Ready TV ......... 110

Appendices .................................. 111

Product Specifications ............................. 111

Prompts and Warning Messages .......... 115

Troubleshooting ........................................ 119

Getting Ready

Accessories Included

Your camera box should contain the camera model you purchased along with the following accessories. If anything is missing or appears to be damaged, please contact your retailer. (The battery charger may be different in shape than what is pictured below. This is due to different power requirements across countries or regions)

Rechargeable

Li-ion battery

AC adapter Lens cap with strap

Quick Start Guide

Quick start guide

Micro USB cable

Warranty cardNeck strap

STOP

Service card

Install Lens Cap and Neck Strap

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1. Micro HDMI port

2. Micro USB port

3. Zoom lever

4. Shutter button

5. Strap eyelet

6. Exposure compensation button

7. Continuous shot button

8. Power button

9. AF assist beam/Self-timer lamp

10. Flash lamp

11. Lens

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13. Microphone

14. Indicator lamp

15. Mode dial

16. Fast video recording button

17. Menu button

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AF button/Up button

Macro button/Left button

Flash button/Right button

Delete button/Self-timer

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22. Display button

23. Playback button

24. SET button

25. i button

26. LCD

27. Speaker

28. Battery cover

29. Tripod socket

Installing Battery and Memory Card

1. Open the battery cover according to the direction of arrow.

2. Insert the battery into the battery compartment according to the negative and positive directions as illustrated in the picture. Push the battery down until it locks in place.

Battery lock knob

3. Insert the memory card into the memory card slot as shown in the diagram.

4. Close the battery cover.

Write protection buckle

The memory card (SD/SDHC) is optional and not included in all camera packaging. If you have to purchase a memory card, select one with storage capacity between 4GB and 32GB to ensure correct data storage.

To remove your memory card, open the battery cover, gently press the memory card to eject it and remove it carefully.

Charging Battery

Please insert the battery and charge it under shutdown mode.

1. Connect the camera and the power charger using the supplied Micro USB cable.

2. Insert the plug of the power charger into the power outlet to charge the battery.

After the battery is stored for a long period of time, use the supplied power charger to charge the battery prior to use.

To have maximum battery life, charge the battery for at least 4 hours the first time.

Charging indicator: Steady orange: Charging The indicator will go out once charging is finished, and the camera will be powered off automatically.

Indicator lamp

3. When the camera is turned off, you can also connect the camera to your PC using a USB cable to charge the battery.

Please charge the battery indoors between 0°C and 40°C.

Turning Camera On and Off

Press the Power button to turn the camera on. To turn the camera off, press the Power button again.

Power Button

Press and hold the button to power on and enter Playback mode.

Set your Language, Date/Time

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Set your Language, Date/Time after the first power-on

1. When you turn the camera on for the first time,

2. Press the

3. After you press the button to confirm the

4. Press the

5. Press the

6. Press the button to confirm the time settings

the language selection screen appears.

buttons to select your desired language.

selection, the Date/Time settings screen appears.

button to select the Date/Time to be adjusted: Time is displayed in yyyy:MM:dd HH:mm.

button to adjust the

value for the selected Date/Time.

and the shooting screen appears.

Sound Settings

Power Saver

Auto

Language

English

World Time

Home

Date & Time

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Resetting your Language

After you set your language for the first time, follow the instructions below to reset your language.

1. Press the button, press the

2. Press the

3. Press the

4. Press the

5. Press the button and the shooting screen

button to select , and press the button to

enter the menu.

and press the /

「Language」and press the /

button to select ,

button to enter the menu.

button to select

button to

enter the menu.

/ buttons to select your desired language and press the button to confirm.

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Resetting Date/Time

Sound Settings

Power Saver

Auto

Language

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Date & Time

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After you set your Date/Time for the first time, follow the instructions below to reset date and time.

1. Press the button, press the

2. Press the

3. Press the

4. Press the

5. Press the

6. Press the button and the shooting screen

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button to select , and press the button to

enter the menu.

and press the /

「Date & Time」and press the /

button to select ,

button to enter the menu.

button to select

button

to enter the menu.

button to select the Date/Time to be adjusted: Time is displayed in yyyy:MM:dd HH:mm.

button to press the value for your selected block. After you finish your settings, press the button to confirm.

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Mode Overview

Display Setting

Press the button to display the settings: Classic, Full, Off.

Classic: Displays the camera parameters on

screen

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Full: Camera parameters with Grid and

Histogram

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Off: Does not display any additional icons on

screen

LCD Display

Overview of the screen icons in photo shooting mode

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4 Zoom Display (By turning the Zoom

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5 Focus Frame

6 SD Memory Card/Built-in Memory

7 Battery Status

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9 Color Effect

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10 Number of remaining shots

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13 ISO Value

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14 Remaining Recording Time

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15 Exposure Compensation

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18 Aperture Value

19 OIS (Optical Image Stabilization)

20 HDR

21 Eye-Fi ON (with signal)

22 Expo Metering

23 Continuous Shot

24 AF Mode

25 Flash Mode

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Overview of the screen icons in movie mode

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1 Movie Mode

2 Macro Mode

3 Self-timer

4 Zoom Display (By turning the Zoom

Lever)

5 SD Memory Card/Built-in Memory

6 Battery Status

7 Color Effect

8 Video Quality

9 Remaining Recording Time

10 Exposure Compensation

11 OIS (Optical Image Stabilization)

12 Focus Frame

13 Eye-Fi ON (with signal)

14 Expo Metering

15 AF Mode

For optimal video shooting, it is recommended that an SDHC memory card be used.

Optical Zoom and Digital Zoom can be adjusted (208X in total). Digital Zoom can be adjusted to 4X.

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