Medion P47010, MD85960 Instruction Manual

Digital Full HD Camcorder

MEDION

®

LIFE® P47010

Instruction Manual

08/09

MD 85960

Contents

Safety instructions............................................................................................................2

Danger of injuries ............................................................................................................................2

Preventing damage to the camcorder ..............................................................................................3

The Camcorder .................................................................................................................3

Package contents.............................................................................................................................3

Product description .........................................................................................................................4

Overview of the appliance ...............................................................................................................5

Getting started .................................................................................................................6

Open the battery and card compartment.........................................................................................6

Inserting and removing the battery.................................................................................................. 6

Inserting and removing the SC card.................................................................................................6

Close the battery and card compartment......................................................................................... 6

Charging the battery........................................................................................................................6

Basic operation.................................................................................................................7

Switching the camcorder on and off ................................................................................................7

Changing the mode of operation.....................................................................................................7

The display in the record mode........................................................................................................7

Making recordings............................................................................................................8

Movies.............................................................................................................................................8

Photos .............................................................................................................................................8

Memory...........................................................................................................................................8

The menu in record mode ................................................................................................9

Using the on-screen menus..............................................................................................................9

“Film mode” menu..........................................................................................................................9

“Camera mode” menu ..................................................................................................................10

“Effects” menu ..............................................................................................................................10

“Settings” menu............................................................................................................................11

Playing back recordings ................................................................................................ 13

Play back movies on the LCD panel................................................................................................13

View photos on the LCD panel.......................................................................................................13

Playback on a TV set ......................................................................................................................13

Functions in playback mode .......................................................................................... 14

Playback functions: movies ............................................................................................................14

Playback functions: photos ............................................................................................................15

Supplied software.......................................................................................................... 16

Transferring films and photos to a computer .................................................................................16

Arcsoft MediaImpression................................................................................................................16

YouTube Direct.............................................................................................................................. 18

Troubleshooting............................................................................................................ 19

Cleaning ........................................................................................................................20

Technical specifications................................................................................................. 20

Disposal ......................................................................................................................... 21

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Safety instructions

• This unit is not intended for use by people (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental

abilities or for those without experience and/or knowledge, unless they are supervised by a person responsible
for their safety or they have been instructed on its use. Children should be supervised to ensure they do not
play with this unit.

• Also, keep the plastic packaging out of reach for children to avoid danger of suffocation.

Danger of injuries

Preventing electric shocks

• Never open the camcorder casing or mains adapter plug except to insert the battery.

• Connect the mains adapter plug to a professionally installed 230 V, 50 Hz mains socket.

• To remove the mains adapter quickly and easily from the mains in an emergency, the socket must be easily

accessible and close to the appliance.

• Do not bend or crush the mains cable.

• Take measures to prevent moisture or liquid from penetrating the camcorder or mains adapter.

• Do not touch the mains cable with wet hands.

• Never use the camcorder if the mains adapter is damaged.

• Always have repairs carried out by qualified professionals.

• Switch the camcorder off immediately if it malfunctions.

• Do not allow the camcorder or mains adapter to come into contact with rain or be splashed by water.

• Do not place containers containing liquid, e.g. vases, on the appliance, the mains adapter or near to these and

protect all parts of the device from rain and water. The container may tip over and the liquid will impair the
electrical safety.

Risk of explosion

• Never expose batteries or rechargeable batteries to excessive heat (such as direct sunlight, fire or similar).

• Do not throw batteries into a fire.

• Never short-circuit any (rechargeable) batteries.

• Do not dismantle (rechargeable) batteries.

CAUTION! There is a risk of explosion if rechargeable batteries are replaced incorrectly. Replace only with
the same or equivalent type.

Preventing fire hazards

• Always uncoil the entire length of the mains cable.

• Ensure there is adequate ventilation and never cover the mains adapter.

• Do not place naked flames such as lit candles on or near the unit.

Risk of poisoning

• Keep the battery out of reach of children.

Risk of chemical burns

• If the battery is depleted, remove it from the device immediately. There is an increased risk of leakage. Avoid

contact with skin, eyes and mucous membranes. If these areas come into contact with battery acid, rinse them
immediately with plenty of clean water and contact a doctor immediately.

Preventing damage to the eyes

• Do not use the flash close to anyone’s eyes.

• When using the camera function do not direct the flash towards the eyes of people or animals.

• Always maintain a minimum distance of one metre when using the flash, especially with small children.

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Preventing damage to the camcorder

• If the battery is leaking, remove it from the camcorder immediately. Clean the contacts before inserting a new

battery.

• Use type NP60 lithium-ion batteries only.

• Before inserting the battery, check that the contacts in the camcorder and on the batteries are clean. Clean the

battery connections if necessary with a clean, dry cloth or an eraser.

• Do not touch the lens or lens mounting.

• Only use the supplied mains adapter.

Preventing damage to the battery

• Do not reverse the positive (+) and negative (−) terminals to avoid short-circuit.

• Never allow the battery to come into contact with liquids.

• Direct, intense heat can damage the battery. Therefore, do not expose the camcorder to any sources of direct

heat.

• If the camcorder is not going to be used for long periods, remove the battery.

Preventing breakages

• Do not drop the camcorder.

• Place the strap around your wrist when carrying the camcorder.

Preventing data loss

• Never interrupt the power supply when data are being processed.

Preventing damage to the SD/SDHC card

• Never withdraw the SD/SDHC card from the camcorder while data are being processed or saved.

Protecting against condensation

• Avoid rapid changes in temperature.

• Place the camcorder in its protective case or a plastic bag before exposing it to any sudden changes in

temperature.

• Do not immediately connect the device to the power supply if the unit has been moved from a cold

environment to a warm room. The device can safely be connected for charging as soon as the unit has
reached room temperature.

Do not use or store the camcorder in direct sunlight or at high temperatures.

At low temperatures, the capacity of the battery can drop significantly due to the reduced speed
of the chemical reactions. When recording in cold weather keep a second battery pack in reserve
in a warm place (e.g. trouser pocket).

This symbol on the camcorder certifies that the camcorder complies with EU guidelines (European
Union) on radiated emissions. CE stands for Conformité Européenne (European conformity)

The camera is for private use only and not intended for use by companies in the heavy industry
sector.

The Camcorder

Package contents

Check that the following parts have been supplied in the package:

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• Camcorder

• Mains adapter

• USB cable

• HDMI cable

• AV cable

• Pouch

• 2 x Li-Ion rechargeable batteries

• CD with software and instruction manual

• Quick Start Guide and guarantee documents

Product description

This camcorder combines the following functions in one easy-to-use device:

• A digital camcorder

• A digital camera.

Instead of a viewfinder, the camcorder has a high-resolution LC display that enables you to monitor your captures.
The LC display also serves to display the on-screen menus where you can make your settings.

The camcorder has a 5x optical zoom and can record video films at a maximum resolution of 1920x1080 (HD) and
take photos at 2592 x 1944 (5 Megapixels).

The internal memory has a usable capacity of approx. 74 MB. This means you take photos or shoot short videos
even when there is no SD/SDHC card in the camera.

The camcorder can be easily connected to a computer via USB, or to an HD-compatible TV via HDMI.

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Overview of the appliance

Front Rear

1. Lens

2. Self-timer LED

3. Microphone

4. Loudspeaker

5. Rocker switch T/W:

T: Telezoom; W: Wide angle

6. PICTURE shutter

Side view

7. Direction button UP;

i: switch display information on and off

8. Direction button LEFT;

: Self timer shutter button

9. OK button: confirm selection;

open menu

10. Operation LED

11. MOVIE shutter

12. Direction button RIGHT;

: flash for picture mode

13. Direction button DOWN;

HD: select resolution for film recordings

14. MODE: Switch between recording and play mode;

close the menu

Bottom

15. Power button

16. Ports slide cover

17. Mini USB port, also for mains adapter

18. HDMI port

19. TV port

20. LCD panel

21. Tripod socket

22. Behind the cover:

compartment for battery and memory card

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Getting started

Open the battery and card compartment

The compartment for the battery and memory is on the underside of the camera.

` Hold the camcorder so that the cover to the battery compartment is facing upwards.
` Slide the cover backwards towards the rear of the device.

Inserting and removing the battery

` Pull the grey locking lever away from the battery compartment.
` Insert the battery in the designated compartment as shown (with

the lettering facing up).

Do not reverse the positive (+) and negative (−) terminals
to avoid short-circuit.

` To remove the battery, pull the grey locking lever away from the

battery compartment and pull the battery out of the device.

Inserting and removing the SC card

` Take an SD/SDHC card and insert it into the card slot as shown in the

picture.

` To remove the memory card, press the memory card inwards until you

hear a click in the slot and then let go. The memory card will be
automatically pushed out a little way from the slot so that you can
remove it.

Locking the memory card

If you want to save your recordings on the memory card, make sure that
the card is not locked:

Writable
position

Write-protected
position

Close the battery and card compartment

` To close the cover, flip it shut and slide it forwards towards the front end of the camcorder until it clicks into

place.

Charging the battery

` To charge the battery, connect the camcorder to the supplied mains adapter.
` Plug the mains adapter into a 230 V ~ 50 Hz socket.

The first complete charging of the battery will take approx. six hours. During charging, the operation LED
will blink red.
Observe the safety instructions for batteries in the chapter Safety instructions
, section Preventing damage to the battery.

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