Medion MD DVC 505 user Manual
Instructions for Use
Important: Please read before using and retain for future reference
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his is a digital video camera of exceptional quality and value. You will be able to
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capture videos and edit pictures; then send and share them with friends and family.
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his digital video camera not only functions as a digital camera for taking pi
but is also able to record video and audio. You can also use it as an MP3 audio play
or connected to a PC as a webcam。
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his manual will introduce you to using your digital video camera and how to
install the accompanying software. By reading through this manual, you will learn
how to use this digital video camera to take pictures, record video, record audio,
playback MP3 music, transfer photos and videos to your PC, and how to use it as a
webcam .
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o matter when and where you wish to send through e-mail a photo or a short
video clip, create a photo album, record video, playback MP3 music , or even chat
with your family and friends face-to-face on the Internet, this digital video camera is
your best choice and companion.
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Contents
1.Precautions……………………………………………..…….…..……5
Safety precautions………………………………………………………………………………5
Batteries………………………………………………………………………………5
Precautions before use………………………………………………………………………5
Precautions before operation……………………………………………………………………6
Package contents………………………………………………………………………………7
2.Understanding digital video camera………………………......…….9
Digital video camera
construction…............................……………..………………………………….………….….9
Top view…………………………………………………………………………………………9
Front……………………………………………………………………………………… …… 9
Connector ports………………………………………………………………………………9
Back…………………………………………………………………………………… ………10
Left……………………………………………………………………………………………10
Right……………………………………………………………………………………………11
Battery status indicator…………………………………………………………………………11
Charging the battery…………………………………………………………………………12
3.How to use digital video camera…..……..…..……………..………13
Preparations before operation………………………………………………… ……………13
4.Begin to use digital video camera …......……..…..……………..………14
Function list…………………………………………………………………………………14
Video mode……………………………………………………………………………17
Status indicator…………………………………………………………………………17
Hotkey menu…………………………………………………………………………17
Capturing video ……………………………………………………………………19
Video playback…………………………………………………………………………21
Video playback menu……………………………………………………………………22
Exit video playback menu………………………………………………………………23
Photo mode……………………………………………………………………………………23
Status indicator……………………………………………………………………………23
Hotkey menu………………………………………………………………………………23
Focus locking………………………………………………………………………………25
Photo menu………………………………………………………………………………25
Select image size…………………………………………………………………………25
Select image quality…………………………………………………………………25
Select white balance mode……………………………………………………………………26
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Exposure adjustment…………………………………………………………………………26
Color effects……………………………………………………………………………26
Auto shutter………………………………………………………………………………26
Select date indicator………………………………………………………………………26
Return to photo mode………………………………………………………………………27
Flash light function……………………………………………………………………………27
How to take a picture………………………………………………………………………27
Capturing close-up photos……………………………………………………………………27
Capturing general photos……………………………………………………… ………… …27
Photo playback…………………………………………………………………………27
Photo playback menu……………………………………………………………………27
Exit photo playback menu……………………………………………………………32
MP3 player…………………………………………………………………………32
How to playback MP3 music…………………………………………………………………32
Volume control……………………………………………………………………………33
Previous, next song…………………………………………………………………………33
Pause playback……………………………………………………………………………33
Stop playback……………………………………………………………………………34
MP3 player menu ……………………………………………………………………35
Return to MP3 player interface………………………………………………………………36
Exit MP3 Player……………………………………………………………………36
Audio mode……………………………………………………………………………………36
Status indicator………………………………………………………………………………36
Begin recording……………………………………………………………………………36
Recording playback………………………………………………………………………37
Volume adjustment…………………………………………………………………37
Previous, next song…………………………………………………………………………37
Audio playback menu……………………………………………………………38
Exit audio playback menu………………………………………………………39
Setup mode ……………………………………………………………………………39
Status indicator………………………………………………………………………………40
Setup ……………………………………………………………………………………41
Exit setup………………………………………………………………………………41
5.Video/audio output.……………………….………………..…………42
6.How to connect to PC......….…..….….…...………………..….….......43
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7.Driver installation………………..……..………………………....….46
Presto! Video Works 6…………………………………………………………48
Presto! Mr. Photo 3……………………………………………………………48
XviD codec for PC…………………………………………………………………………..49
8.Appendix: digital video camera specificaions………….......…52
9.Troubleshooting…....….....………………..…………….….......….…..55
10.Disposal and the Environment………………………………………...55
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1. Precautions
Please carefully read through this user manual before use, and follow the instructions for
operation to prevent unit damage due to inappropriate operation.
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afety precautions
●The included CD is a PC software only compact disk and not an audio CD. Please do not
playback on stereo or personal equipment to prevent damage to the CD.
●This product is a precision unit, please do not disassemble as the internal high voltage
components might cause eletrical shock or fire hazards.
Please do not place this product under direct sunlight to prevent fire hazards.
Batteries
Observe the following instruction when handling battery used in this product.
● Do not mix battery types.
Do not mix old and new batteries.
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Remove batteries if the product is not in use.
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Do not bury or burn batteries.
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Do not attempt to recharge non-rechargeable batteries.
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Ensure rechargeable batteries are removed before being charged.
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Remove exhausted batteries immediately.
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recautions before use
●Please do a test shoot before actual filming
Before important filmings (weddings or overseas travel), please do a test shoot to make sure the
digital video camera functions normally. Any additional damage caused by malfunction of this
product (fees for filming and revenues lost etc), we will not be responsible for any compensation
amends.
●Copyright related issues
All images captured by digital video camera, unless authorized by the rights holder, shall not
violate copyright laws. In addition, if filming is prohibited for live performances and exhibitions,
even if just for personal use filming is not allowed. Memory card transfers of data and
copyrighted images should be bound within the range of copyright lays and not be exceeded.
We will strive to ensure the contents of this manual are up to date. However, the accuracy cannot
be guaranteed. If contents in the manual does not match with the camera, please use the camera
as reference. We reserve the right to not notify in advance any changes in contents and technical
specifications.
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If the packaged contents do not match the indicated accessories, please use the actual contents as
reference.
●About the LCD screen
If the LCD display is damaged, please follow the following instructions about the liquid crystals
from the display:
1. If the liquid crystal makes contact with the skin, please wipe with a cloth and then wash with
large amounts of water.
2. If the liquid crystal makes contact with the eye, please wash with clean water for at least 15
minutes, and then rush to a hospital.
3. If liquid crystal is swallowed, please wash mouth cavity, drink large amounts of water and
induce vomit, then rush to a hospital.
Precautions before operation
This product is composed of precision electrical components, in order to ensure correct image
recording, please do not apply heavy shock or impact of the digital video camera during
operation.
●Avoid operating and storing in the following locations.
1. Damp and excessively dusty environments. 2. Direct sunlight location and enclosed cars,
or other high
3. Violent vibrating environments. 4. Smoky, grimy and hot environments.
5. Strong magnetic field environments. 6. Rain and snow environments.
●When the digital video camera power is on, please do not open the battery lid.
●If the digital video camera interior is water logged, please immediately turn off power and
remove the battery.
●Care and handling of digital video camera
1. If discovering that the lens, LCD screen surface, and viewing window are dirty, please use a
lens brush and lens cloth to wipe clean. Please avoid touching the lens with your fingers.
2. To avoid scratches to the lens LCD screen surface, and view window, please do not bump the
digital video camera against hard objects.
3. Please wipe the digital video camera exterior with a soft dry cloth and do not use cleaners or
volatile solutions, or the digital video camera exterior shell and paint will disfigure and
deteriorate.
temperature locations.
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Package contents
Digital Video camera
Lens cap strap Headphones USB cable
wrist strap Leather case and
Audio IN/OUT cable
DC-IN Connector
NP-60 Li-Ion battery
(optional)
Video IN/TV OUT cable Lens cap
DC IN 5V Adapter
（please base on actual
content）
CD (includes drivers)
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LBC003 charger stand
(optional)
Instruction manual
●Digital Video camera
●wrist strap
●Leather case and
●Lens cap strap
●Headphones
●USB cable
●Audio IN/OUT cable
●Video IN/TV OUT cable
●Lens cap
●DC-IN Connector
●DC IN 5V Adapter（please base on actual content）
●LBC003 charger stand (optional)
●NP-60 Li-Ion battery (optional)
● CD (includes drivers)
●Instruction manual
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2. Understanding Digital video camer a
D igital Video Camera construction
Top v i ew:
1. Shutter button - filming
2. MUSIC button – enters MP3
playback mode.
3. ZOOM button – Digital zoom
(under radio and MP3 playback
modes functions as volume control)
1. Shutter button
3. zoom button/volume
control button
T: zoom-in/increase volume
W: zoom-out/decrease
volume
Front:
1. Lens
2. Filming indicator
3 . Flash
4. Stereo MIC
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. MUSIC
1. Lens
2. Filming indicator
3. Flash
4. Stereo
MIC
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Connector ports:
There are USB, AUDIO, and TV connector ports on the front of digital video camera for the user
to connect to a PC, TV, and headphones.
1. USB port – Through the USB port connecting to a PC, the user can transfer photos, video, or
audio to and from the digital video camera and PC; or using the digital video camera as a PC
web cam. The unit can also connect through a USB adapter with Pen-Driver to perform data
transfer.
2. TV plug – Through the TV plug connecting to a TV,
VCR, the user can view photos and videos from the digital video
camera on the TV.
3. Audio plug – Through the audio plug connecting to a
headphone, the user can listen to music on the digital video
camera. At the same time, this can function as audio output
plug.
Back:
1. Power indicator light – When the digital video camera is on, the power indicator light is lit.
2. MENU button – Under different modes, pressing this button can access the function menu
of each mode.
3. REC button – Between the mode selection buttons, mainly for video/audio recording
functions.
4. DISP/SET button – Under different modes will access the camera setup screen, as well as
turn on/off the LCD.
5. Power switch – Pressing this button when digital video camera is turned off will turn on the
digital video camera, pressing this button when digital video camera is turned on will turn off
the digital video camera.
6. Busy indicator light – When camera is waiting for operation to finish, this light will flash.
7. Mode selection button – Selects modes.
8. Playback button – Under different modes pressing this button will switch to playback mode.
Under playback mode, pressing this button will enter different modes according to the mode
selection button location.
1.USB
port
2.T
plug
3.Audio
plug
1.Power indicator
2. MENU
3. REC button
4. DISP/SET
5.Power switch
6.Busy/DC-in indicator
7.Mode selection dial
8.Playback button
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Left:
1. Up button (▲) – Under different menu selections enables the up selection, plays the previous
song, photo, etc. Under photo mode, different flash modes can also be selected.
2. Down button (▼) –Under different MENU selections enables the down selection, plays the
next song, photo, etc. Under photo mode, it can also be used to select macro close-up mode. .
3. Confirm button (
video files, and music functions.
4. SD card slot – Opens the SD card slot, to insert and remove the SD card.
) – Mainly used to confirm an operation, and to playback recorded audio,
1.Up button
2.Confirm
3.Down button
4.SD card slo
Right:
1. Battery compartment lock – Flip lock to open the battery compartment.
2. Li-Ion battery support – After inserting the Li-Ion battery, pivot out this support to secure the
battery.
3. DC power plug – Inserting the DC-IN 5V power plug can supply external DC voltage to the
unit.
4. Battery compartment lid
1.Battery compartment lid
2. Li-ion battery
Battery status indicator:
3.DC power
4. Battery compartment
full charge
half charge
battery power low
no power
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Charging the battery
Insert the battery into the charger as shown and connect the power supply to
the charging unit and the mains supply.
Before insert the battery, the charger indicate light shows green.
Inserting the battery, the charger indicate light shows red, and the battery is
in charging.
When battery is fully charged, the charger indicate light shows green, the
charging is complete.
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3. How to use DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA
Preparations before operation
●First step: Please insert four AA alkaline or rechargable batteries and check the battery life. If
battery life is low, please immediately replace the batteries to ensure proper digi
the tal
eo camera operation.
●Second step: Please insert the memory card as per the direction illustrated correctly into the
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mory card slot. To remove the memory card, first lightly press the memory card
and
Note: When the memory card is inserted in the digital video camera, will turn off
the memory card will automatically pop up.
the camera beforehand and require a restart. The built-in 32MB memory
will be automatically disabled. After restarting, do not remove or insert the
memory card to prevent loss and damage of data on memory card and
built-in memory.
4. Begin to use your digital video camera
●Step one Press the Power switch button, and the power indicator light will automatically light
up. When the power indicator light is lit, release the power switch button.
Function list
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Movie mode
Photo mode
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MP3 playback mode
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Setup mode
Audio mode
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Video mode [ ]
Rotate the mode selection button to [Movie]
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Status indicator
Movie mode indicator
Image format
White balance
Color effects
Image quality
Battery status
Image size
Digital zoom status
Built-in storage status
Hotkey menu
Under movie mode, continuously press the confirm button
access the hotkey function selection; this can control the captured video such as: Image file size,
exposure, video quality, white balance, file format, color effect setups. After pressing the
confirm button
The control procedures are as below:
, press the up button ▲ or down button ▼ to select each submenu.
left of the LCD screen to
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