Megxon M550 User Manual

Digital Video Camera

User’s Guide

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Preface

Congratulations on your purchase of this advanced digital camera /
video, which is also a music player. 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, and the manufacturer
reserves the right to make changes without notice.

Copyright

© Copyright 2006.

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, chemical, manual
or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the
manufacturer.

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Safety

• Do no use or store the product in dusty, dirty, or sandy areas,
as its components may be damaged.

• Do not store the product in hot areas. High temperatures can
shorten the life of electronic devices, and warp or melt certain
plastics.

• Do not store the product in cold areas. When the product
warms up to its normal temperature, moisture can from inside,
which may damage the electronic circuits.

• Do not attempt to open the casing.

• Do not drop or knock the product. Rough handing may

damage the internal components.

• Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents or strong
detergents to clean the product. Wipe the product with a soft
cloth slightly dampened.

• 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.

Table of Contents

Preface ...................................................................................................... i

About this manual .................................................................................... i

Copyright................................................................................................... i

Safety........................................................................................................ ii

1 Introducing the Camera................................................... 1

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

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

1.3 Unpacking.................................................................................... 2

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

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

1.4.2 Back view.............................................................................. 3

1.4.3 Right view.............................................................................. 4

1.4.4 Left view................................................................................ 4

1.4.5 Top view................................................................................ 5

1.4.6 Bottom view........................................................................... 5

1.4.7 Button functions..................................................................... 5

2 Getting Started ................................................................. 7

2.1 Charging ...................................................................................... 7

2.2 Inserting an SD card ................................................................... 8

2.3 Turning on the camera for the first time ................................... 8

2.4 Changing modes .......................................................................... 8

3 Using the Camera............................................................. 9

3.1 Using the LCD display ................................................................ 9

3.2 About the LEDs ......................................................................... 10

3.3 Setup menu ................................................................................ 11

3.3.1 Sound effect ........................................................................ 11

3.3.2 USB..................................................................................... 12

3.3.3 Welcome ............................................................................. 13

3.3.4 Frequency ........................................................................... 13

3.3.5 TV ....................................................................................... 14

3.3.6 Auto power off ..................................................................... 14

3.3.7 Date and time...................................................................... 15

3.3.8 Language ............................................................................ 15

3.3.9 Default................................................................................. 16

3.3.10 Format................................................................................. 17

4 DSC Mode....................................................................... 18

4.1 DSC mode icons ........................................................................ 18

4.2 Taking your first picture ........................................................... 20

4.3 Using the self-timer function .................................................... 20

4.4 Using the zoom function ........................................................... 21

4.5 Setting the white LED ............................................................... 21

4.6 DSC mode menu........................................................................ 22

4.6.1 Scene.................................................................................. 22

4.6.2 Capture mode...................................................................... 23

4.6.3 Resolution ........................................................................... 26

4.6.4 Date stamp.......................................................................... 27

4.6.5 White balance...................................................................... 27

4.6.6 EV adjust............................................................................. 28

4.6.7 Image quality....................................................................... 29

5 DV Mode ......................................................................... 30

5.1 DV mode icons........................................................................... 30

5.2 Shooting your first video ........................................................... 32

5.3 Using the zoom function ........................................................... 32

5.4 Setting the white LED ............................................................... 32

5.5 DV mode menu .......................................................................... 33

5.5.1 Frame rate........................................................................... 33

5.5.2 Resolution ........................................................................... 33

5.5.3 Scene.................................................................................. 34

6 Music Mode..................................................................... 35

6.1 Import Music files into the Camera ......................................... 35

6.2 Play list and Music mode buttons............................................. 35

6.3 Music mode icons ...................................................................... 36

6.4 Music mode menu ..................................................................... 38

6.4.1 Play mode ........................................................................... 38

6.4.2 Equalizer ............................................................................. 38

6.4.3 LCD power off ..................................................................... 39

7 Voice Recorder Mode..................................................... 40

7.1 Voice recorder buttons .............................................................. 40

7.2 Voice recorder icons.................................................................. 41

8 Play Mode ....................................................................... 42

8.1 Photo play mode ........................................................................ 42

8.1.1 Viewing photos.................................................................... 42

8.1.2 Photo Play icons.................................................................. 43

8.2 Photo play menu........................................................................ 44

8.2.1 Delete.................................................................................. 44

8.2.2 Protect................................................................................. 44

8.2.3 Unprotect............................................................................. 45

8.2.4 Slide .................................................................................... 45

8.2.5 Edit...................................................................................... 48

8.2.6 DPOF .................................................................................. 49

8.2.7 Direct Print .......................................................................... 49

8.3 Video play mode ........................................................................ 50

8.3.1 Viewing videos .................................................................... 50

8.3.2 Video play mode buttons ..................................................... 51

8.3.3 Video play icons .................................................................. 52

8.4 Video play menu ........................................................................ 53

8.4.1 Delete.................................................................................. 53

8.4.2 Protect................................................................................. 53

8.4.3 Unprotect............................................................................. 54

8.5 Voice play mode......................................................................... 54

8.5.1 Listening to audio clips ........................................................ 54

8.5.2 Voice play mode buttons ..................................................... 55

8.5.3 Voice Play icons.................................................................. 56

8.6 Video play menu ........................................................................ 57

8.6.1 Delete.................................................................................. 57

8.6.2 Protect................................................................................. 57

8.6.3 Unprotect............................................................................. 58

9 Extra................................................................................ 59

9.1 Games......................................................................................... 59

9.1.1 Teris .................................................................................... 59

9.1.2 Othello................................................................................. 60

9.1.3 Moving box.......................................................................... 60

9.1.4 Puzzle ................................................................................. 60

9.1.5 Lotto .................................................................................... 61

10 Installing the Applications ............................................. 62

10.1 Drivers.................................................................................... 62

10.1.1 Camera Driver..................................................................... 62

Appendix A................................................................................ 64

Specifications......................................................................................... 64

Appendix B................................................................................ 66

Introduction of Blaze Video Magic V1.0.............................................. 66

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1 Introducing the Camera

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

1.1 System requirements

The camera requires a host PC with the following specifications:

• Windows® XP, 2000, ME, 98SE operating system

• Intel® Pentium III 1 GHz CPU or higher

• At least 256 MB of RAM or higher

• Standard USB 1.1 port or higher

• 4x speed CD-ROM drive or higher

• At least 200 MB of available disk space

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

1.2 Features

The camera offers a variety of features and functions including:

• Digital video

• Digital still camera

(with 4x digital zoom, max. 12.0 Mega pixels.)

• Voice recorder

• Music player

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1.3 Unpacking

All the following items should be present in the camera package. If
any of them is missing or appears damaged, contact your dealer
immediately.

Earphone

Camera

AV cable

Quick Guide

AC-in cable

Pouch

Strap

CD-ROM

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1.4 About the camera

Refer to the following diagrams to familiarize yourself with the
buttons and controls of the camera.

1.4.1 Front view

1.4.2 Back view

Lens assembly

W

hite LED

Self-timer LED
Microphone

Zoom button

OK button

4-way navigational
buttons

Menu button

Return button

Charge

indicator

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1.4.3 Right view

1.4.4 Left view

Earphone jack / TV out

Speaker

USB port

Hold button

Speaker

Reset button

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1.4.5 Top view

1.4.6 Bottom view

1.4.7 Button functions

Refer to the table below for detail function of each button:

Icon Button Function

Power on / off Turns the camera on or off.

Shutter 1. Press to capture image in

DSC mode.

2. Press to start video
recording in DV mode.

Power Shutter

Strap buckle

SD card compartment

Power

LED

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Icon Button Function

Zoom 1. Use to zoom in / out in

DSC and DV modes.

2. Use to adjust volume in

Music and Play modes.

4-way
navigational
(left / right /
upper / lower) /
OK buttons

1. Use to change modes and
navigate the OSD menus.

2. In DSC mode, press the
left button to switch
between white LED
modes, and press the right
button to set self-timer.

3. Press the upper / lower
button to zoom in / out.

Menu Press to display the menu.

Return Press to return the previous

menu.

Hold When in Music modes, use

this button to deactivate all
buttons.

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2 Getting Started

Read this section to learn how to start using the camera. This
section covers only basic functions.

2.1 Charging

The camera is designed to use a build-in rechargeable battery. Only
simply use the USB cable in the package to connect the camera
and your PC, and the charging process will be started.

When traveling, you can also bring the AC-in power cable. By
plugging the AC-in power cable into the outlet, the camera also can
be charged.

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2.2 Inserting an SD card

An SD card can be inserted into the camera to provide additional
storage space.

To install an SD Card:

1. Open the SD card compartment.

2. Insert an SD card as shown.
Make sure the gold contacts
are facing up as shown.

3. Close the SD card
compartment.

2.3 Turning on the camera for the first time

Press and hole the Power button to
turn the camera on.

2.4 Changing modes

This camera is
equipped with six
modes: DSC, DV,

GPS, Music, Voice
recorder, and Play

modes. Use the 4-way
navigational buttons to
change modes.

Power button

4-way
navigational
buttons

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3 Using the Camera

Read this section to learn how to use the basic setup menu of this
camera.

3.1 Using the LCD display

Use the LCD display to compose and review your pictures and
videos stored in memory, and navigate the OSD (On Screen
Display) menu.

Icons displayed on the LCD display also show the current
configuration.

DSC mode LCD display

DV mode LCD display

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3.2 About the LEDs

Power LED Self-timer LED

Green Red Red

Power off OFF OFF OFF

Power on /
Standby

Flick OFF OFF

Processing Flick (1HZ) Flick (1HZ) OFF

Battery low OFF Flick (1Hz) OFF

USB connection ON OFF OFF

Self-timer ON OFF Flick

Video recording Flick (1HZ) Flick (1HZ) OFF

Music playback Flick Flick OFF

MPEG playback Flick Flick OFF

Flash charge OFF Flick (1HZ) OFF

The charge indicator LED will only lit when the camera is charging.

The LED will turn to Green when the charging is complete.

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3.3 Setup menu

The setup menu includes a number of settings to configure your
camera.

To access the Setup menu:

1. Turn the camera on.

2. Press the left / right button
and select the Setting in the
main menu.

3. Press the OK button to confirm.

To leave the Setup menu while the configuring the camera, press
the Return button to leave the Setup menu and go back to the
main menu.

3.3.1 Sound effect

Use this option to turn or off the sound effect of the camera.

1. Press the left / right button
and highlight the Sound effect
option.

2. Press the upper / lower button
to select between On or Off.

3. Press the OK button to confirm,
and press the Menu button to
exit the menu.

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3.3.2 USB

Use this option when connected as a USB device.

Press the left / right button to highlight the USB option.

3.3.2.1 MSDC

Press the upper / lower button to select
the MSDC.

Connect the camera to the PC with the
USB cable. Now the camera will present
as a removable disk.

While in MSDC mode, you can copy files
from your PC to the camera, including
Music files that can be played in Music
mode.

For Music mode operation, please refer to “6 Music Mode” for
detailed information.

3.3.2.2 PC-Camera

Note: Before connecting the camera as a PC-Camera, please install the driver
on the CD-ROM first. Please refer to “10 Installing the Applications” for
detailed information.

Press the upper / lower button to select
the PC-Camera.

Connect the camera to the PC with the
USB cable, and then the camera can be
used as a PC-Camera, used in the Net­meeting or any on-line communication
tools.

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3.3.3 Welcome

Use this option to set a welcome screen when turning the camera
on.

1. Press the left / right button to highlight the Welcome
option.

2. Press the upper / lower button to select from Default,
Customize, or Off.

• Select Default to keep

the factory default
welcome screen.

• Select Customize and

you can select a welcome
screen that is preferred.

• Select Off to turn off the

welcome screen.

3. Press the OK button to confirm, and press the Menu
button to exit the menu.

3.3.4 Frequency

Use this option to set a light frequency that is suitable for your
indoor lightening setting.

1. Press the left / right button to
highlight the Frequency option.

2. Press the upper / lower button
to select from 50Hz or 60Hz.

3. Press the OK button to confirm,
and press the Menu button to
exit the menu.

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3.3.5 TV

Use this option to set the camera video output to match the TV
system in your area.

1. Press the left / right button
and highlight the TV option.

2. Press the upper / lower button
to select from NTSC or PAL.

3. Press OK to confirm, and
press the Menu button to exit
the menu.

Note: NTSC is used in North America and Asia. PAL is used in Europe. If
you are unsure what the TV system is in your area, consult your dealer.

3.3.6 Auto power off

Use this option to set a period of inactivity after which the camera
will switch itself off. This function can save the battery power
consumption.

1. Press the left / right button
and highlight the Auto power
off option.

2. Press the upper / lower button
to select from 2 minutes, 30
minutes, or Never.

3. Press the OK button to confirm,
and press the Menu button to exit the menu.

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3.3.7 Date and time

Use this option to set the date and time.

Press the left / right button and highlight
the Date and time option.

3.3.7.1 To set the date:

1. Use the upper / lower button
to highlight the Date, and
press the OK button to confirm.

2. Use the upper / lower button
to select a specific month, and
use the left / right button to
select a specific date.

3. Press the OK button to confirm
and return to Date and time menu.

3.3.7.2 To set the time:

1. Use the upper / lower button
to highlight the Time, and
press the OK button to confirm.

2. Use the upper / lower button
to adjust the number, and use
the left / right button to
change between fields.

3. Press the OK button to confirm
and return to Date and time menu.

3.3.8 Language

Use the option to set a language for OSD menu of the camera.

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1. Press the left / right button to highlight the Language
option.

2. Use the upper / lower button of
the 4-way navigational buttons
to select

3. Press the OK button to confirm,
and press the Menu button to
exit the menu.

3.3.9 Default

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

1. Press the left / right button to
highlight the Default option.

2. Use the upper / lower button of
the 4-way navigational buttons
to select from Cancel or
Confirm.

3. When Confirm is selected,
press OK button to confirm
and proceed.

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3.3.10 Format

Use this option to format the data stored on the memory card or in
the internal memory.

1. Press the left / right button to
highlight the Format option.

2. Use the upper / lower button of
the 4-way navigational buttons
to select from Cancel or
Confirm.

3. When Confirm is selected,
press OK button to confirm and proceed.

Note: When is function is proceeded, all stored data will be erased and
cannot be recovered. Make sure you backup all data before formatting.

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4 DSC Mode

Read this section for detailed functional operating of DSC mode.

To enter the DSC mode:

1. Turn on the camera, and
press the left / right button to
highlight the DSC option.

2. Press the OK button to
confirm.

4.1 DSC mode icons

Number Icon Description

1

DSC mode icon

2

White LED mode

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Number Icon Description

3

Resolution

4

Quality

5

Picture remain

6

Focus area

7

Time

8

Shortcut indicator

9

Battery indicator

10

Zoom bar

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4.2 Taking your first picture

Before taking your first picture, ensure you have read “1
Introducing the Camera”, “2 Getting Started”, and “3 Using the
Camera” carefully.

To take a picture:

1. Turn on the camera and make sure it’s in DSC mode.

2. Use the focus area on the
LCD screen to frame the
picture.

3. Press the Shutter button
to capture the picture.

The picture will be saved either on the SD card or in the internal
memory with a unique file name.

4.3 Using the self-timer function

Use the self-timer function to set a delay between the moment you
press the shutter and the moment the picture is actually captured. A
delay of 2 or 10 seconds can be set. This function can only be used
in DSC mode.

To set the self-timer:

1. Turn the camera on and ensure it’s in DSC mode.

2. Press the right button to select from Off, 2 sec, or 10 sec.
The selected timer will be shown on the center of the LCD
screen.

3. Press the OK / Shutter button to start counting down.

Shutter button

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4.4 Using the zoom function

This function works in both DSC and DV modes. When in Video
Clip mode, the zoom must be set before the video recording starts,
for the zoom cannot be adjusted during the recording process.

There are two ways of controlling the zoom function. One is to
press the zoom button left (zoom in, which getting closer to the
subject), or right (zoom out, which moving away from the subject).

The other is to press the upper button (zoom in, which getting
closer to the subject), or the lower button (zoom out, which moving
away from the subject) of the 4-way navigational buttons.

The zoom bar on the LCD screen indicates the zoom status.

4.5 Setting the white LED

While in DSC mode, press the left button of the 4-way navigational
buttons to switch between white LED modes.

See the table below for a detailed description and symbol of each
white LED mode.

Icon Description

White LED is turned off.

Automatic white LED, fires only when needed.

Forced white LED, white LED is always on.

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4.6 DSC mode menu

Read this section to configure settings in DSC mode.

4.6.1 Scene

Use this option to select a proper scene mode to capture a still
picture.

To set a scene:

1. Turn on the camera and make sure it’s in DSC mode, and
press the Menu button.

2. Press the left / right button to highlight the Scene option.

3. Press the upper / lower button to select from Auto,

Portrait, Scenery, Night Scene, Motion, Sepia, B/W,
Pink, Green, or Blue.

4. Press OK button to confirm.

5. Press the Menu button again to exit the menu.

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4.6.2 Capture mode

Use this option to select a capture mode for the still image you’re
going to capture.

To set a mode:

1. Turn on the camera and make sure it’s in DSC mode, and
press the Menu button.

2. Press the left / right button to highlight the Capture
Mode option.

3. Press the upper / lower button
to select from Normal, Couple
shot, or Continuous shots.

4. Press the OK button to confirm.

5. Press the Menu button again
to exit the menu.

4.6.2.1 Couple shot

Use this option to combine two different images in one photo.

To use the couple shot:

1. Press upper / lower button to select Couple shot from
the Capture mode menu, and press the OK button to
confirm.

2. Use the LCD screen to frame the first image you want to
shot, and press the Shutter button.

The first image will appear on the left side of the LCD screen.

3. Use the LCD screen to frame the second image you want
to shot, and press the Shutter button.

The second image will appear on the right of the LCD screen.

Now you combine two different images in one photo.

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4.6.2.2 Continuous shots

Three pictures will be taken continuously when this function is
activated. Use this function to take continuous pictures with a short
delay between each.

To set continuous shots mode:

a. Follow the steps described in 4.6.2Capture mode to enter

Continuous shots option.

b. Press the OK button to confirm.

c. Press the upper / lower button to select an Encircled

exposure mode for Continuous shots.

d. Select from Normal, 0.3EV, 0.5EV, or 1.0EV, and press

the OK button to confirm.

e. Press the Menu button again to exit the menu.

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4.6.2.3 Picture frame

This option can be used to add a picture frame to your pictures
when they are taken. There are 16 picture frames to choose from.

To set a picture frame:

a. Follow the steps described in 4.6.2Capture mode to enter

Picture frame option.

b. Press the OK button to confirm.

c. Press the upper / lower button to select a picture frame

from the list. When browsing the picture frames, press the
OK button to get the preview of each frame.

d. Press OK button to confirm.

e. Press the Menu button again to exit the menu.

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4.6.3 Resolution

Use this option to determine the resolution of the picture that going
to be taken. A larger resolution will occupy more memory storage
space.

To set resolution:

1. Turn on the camera and make sure it’s in DSC mode, and
press the Menu button.

2. Press the left / right button to highlight the Resolution
option.

3. Press the upper / lower button to select from VGA, 1.3M,

3.1M, 5.0M, 10.0M or 12.0M.

4. Press the OK button to confirm.

5. Press the Menu button again to exit the menu.

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4.6.4 Date stamp

Use this option to set the date stamp shown on the images.

To set the date stamp:

1. Turn on the camera and make sure it’s in DSC mode, and
press the Menu button.

2. Press the left / right button to highlight the Date stamp
option.

3. Press the upper / lower button
to select from No stamp, Only

date, Only time, or Date and
time.

4. Press the OK button to confirm.

5. Press the Menu button again
to exit the menu.

4.6.5 White balance

Use this option to correct color for different lighting conditions.

To set white balance:

1. Turn on the camera and make sure it’s in DSC mode, and
press the Menu button.

2. Press the left / right button to highlight the White
balance option.

3. Press the upper / lower button
to select from Auto, Daylight,

Cloudy, Tungsten, or
Fluorescent.

4. Press the OK button to confirm.

5. Press the Menu button again
to exit the menu.

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4.6.6 EV adjust

Use this option to change the exposure for your pictures. Usually
this value would be set to normal, but you might want to increase
the exposure to light up a subject with black lighting, or decrease
the exposure if taking a picture of something very bright.

To adjust the EV:

1. Turn on the camera and make sure it’s in DSC mode, and
press the Menu button.

2. Press the left / right button to highlight the EV adjust
option.

3. Press the upper / lower button to select from –2.0 ~
Normal ~ +2.0.

4. Press the OK button to confirm.

5. Press the Menu button again to exit the menu.

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4.6.7 Image quality

Use this option to set the image quality for the picture you’re going
to capture. A high quality picture occupies more memory space.

To set the Image quality:

1. Turn on the camera and make sure it’s in DSC mode, and
press the Menu button.

2. Press the left / right button to highlight the Image quality
option.

3. Press the upper / lower button
to select from Basic, Better, or
Best.

4. Press the OK button to confirm.

5. Press the Menu button again
to exit the menu.

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5 DV Mode

Read this section for detailed functional operating of DV mode.

To enter the DV mode:

1. Turn on the camera and press
the left / right button to highlight
the DV option.

2. Press the OK button to confirm.

5.1 DV mode icons

Number Icon Description

1

DV mode icon

2

White LED mode

3

Resolution

4

DV time remain

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Number Icon Description

5

Focus area

6

Present time

7

Battery indicator

8

Zoom bar

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5.2 Shooting your first video

Before shooting your first video, ensure you have read “1
Introducing the Camera”, “2 Getting Started”, and “3 Using the
Camera” carefully.

To shoot a video:

1. Turn on the camera and make sure it’s in DV mode.

2. Use the focus area on the LCD screen to frame the
subject.

3. Press the Shutter button
to start recording.

4. Press the Shutter button
again to stop recording.

The video will be saved either on the
SD card or in the internal memory with a unique file name.

5.3 Using the zoom function

Please refer to ”4.4 Using the zoom function” for detailed
information.

5.4 Setting the white LED

In DV mode, the white LED can be used as an illuminator.

Press the left button of
the 4-way navigator
buttons to change the
white LED mode
between On or
Off .

Shutter button

W

hite LED /

Illuminator

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5.5 DV mode menu

Read this section to configure the settings in DV mode.

5.5.1 Frame rate

Use this option to set a frame rate when shooting the video.

To set a frame rate:

1. Turn on the camera and make sure it’s in the DV mode,
and press the Menu button.

2. Press the left / right button to
highlight the Frame rate option.

3. Press the upper / lower button
to select from 20 fps or 30 fps.

4. Press the OK button to confirm.

5. Press the Menu button again
to exit the menu.

5.5.2 Resolution

Use this option to set the resolution for the each video shutting.

To set resolution:

1. Turn on the camera and make sure it’s in the DV mode,
and press the Menu button.

2. Press the left / right button to
highlight the Resolution
option.

3. Press the upper / lower button
to select from CIF or VGA.

4. Press the OK button to confirm.

5. Press the Menu button again
to exit the menu.

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5.5.3 Scene

Use this option to select a proper scene mode to shoot a video.

To set a scene:

1. Turn on the camera and make sure it’s in DV mode, and
press the Menu button.

2. Press the left / right button to
highlight the Scene option.

3. Press the upper / lower button
select from Normal, Sepia, or
B/W.

4. Press OK button to confirm.

5. Press the Menu button again to exit the menu.

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6 Music Mode

Read this section and learn how to operate the camera as an Music
player.

To enter Music mode:

1. Turn on the camera, and press
the left / right button to highlight
the Music option.

2. Press the OK button to confirm.

6.1 Import Music files into the Camera

Please refer to “3.3.2.1 MSDC” to learn how to import files into the
camera.

6.2 Play list and Music mode buttons

When entering the Music mode, a file list will be shown on the LCD
screen.

To play an Music file:

Press the upper / lower button in the
play list and highlight the file you want to
play.

• Press the OK button to start
playing, and press it again to
pause.

• Press the lower button to stop
playing.

• Press the left / right button to move to the previous /
next file.

• To adjust the volume, press the Zoom button

• To return to the play list, press the Return button.

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Refer to the table below for detail function of each button:

Icon Button Function

Zoom Use to adjust the volume.

4-way
navigational
(left / right /
upper / lower) /
OK buttons

Upper: No function.

Lower: Stop

Left / right: Previous / next.

OK: Play / pause.

Menu Press to display the main OSD

menu.

Return Press to return the play list.

6.3 Music mode icons

Ok button

4-way navigational
button

Menu button

Return button

Zoom button

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Number Description

1 Shows the album title.

2 Battery indicator.

3 Shows the playing file.

4 Playing time of the present file.

5 Play / pause.

6 Shows present repeat mode.

7 Shows present equalizer mode.

8 Volume indicator.

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6.4 Music mode menu

While a file is been playing, press the Menu button and configure
the Music settings.

6.4.1 Play mode

Use this option to set a repeat mode for the playing file.

To set a play mode:

1. Press the Menu button while a
music file is been playing.

2. Press the left / right button to
highlight the Play mode.

3. Press the upper / lower button
to select from Single repeat,

Continuous, Shuffle, or
Circular.

4. Press the OK button to confirm, and press the Menu
again to exit the menu.

6.4.2 Equalizer

Use this option to set an equalizer for the playing file.

To set a equalizer:

1. Press the Menu button while a
music file is been playing.

2. Press the left / right button to
highlight the Equalizer.

3. Press the upper / lower button
to select from Classical,
Popular, Rock, or Jazzy.

4. Press the OK button to confirm,
and press the Menu again to exit the menu.

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6.4.3 LCD power off

Use this option to set a time before LCD automatically powers off in
Music mode.

To set a LCD power off timer:

1. Press the Menu button while a
music file is been playing.

2. Press the left / right button to
highlight the LCD power off.

3. Press the upper / lower button
to select from 1 minute, 2 minutes, 5 minutes, or Never

4. Press the OK button to confirm, and press the Menu
again to exit the menu.

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7 Voice Recorder Mode

Read this section and learn how to operate the camera as a voice
recorder.

To enter the Voice Recorder mode:

1. Turn on the camera, and press
the left / right button to
highlight the Voice recorder
option.

2. Press the OK button to confirm.

7.1 Voice recorder buttons

Refer to the table below for button function.

Icon Button Function

4-way
navigational
(left / right /
upper / lower) /
OK buttons

Upper / lower: No function.

Left: Pause the recording.

Right: Stop recording.

OK: Starting recording.

Ok button

4-way navigational
button

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7.2 Voice recorder icons

Number Description

1 Indicates the length of a voice recording.

2 Stop: Press the OK button to start / stop the

recording.

3 Time escape for present recording.

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8 Play Mode

Read this section for detailed information of Play mode.

To enter the Play mode:

1. Turn on the camera, and press
the left / right button to highlight
the Play option.

2. Press the OK button to confirm.

8.1 Photo play mode

To enter Photo play mode:

1. Press left / right button in Play
mode and highlight the Photo
option.

2. Press the OK button to confirm.

8.1.1 Viewing photos

After entering the Photo play mode, the images saved either on the
SD card or in the internal memory, will be shown by thumbnails.

To view a image,

1. Press the left / right button to
scroll through the picture and
highlight a picture.

2. Press the OK button, and the
selected image will be shown
by whole screen mode.

3. Press the left / right button
again, and you can view images accordingly.

4. Press the Return button to return to thumbnails mode.

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8.1.2 Photo Play icons

Number Description

1 Indicates the number of the present photo.

2 Indicates the total photo quantity.

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8.2 Photo play menu

While viewing the images by the whole screen mode, press the
Menu button to access setting configurations.

8.2.1 Delete

Use this option to delete images.

1. Press the left / right button to
highlight the Delete option.

2. Press the upper / lower button
to select Current or All.

3. Press the OK button to confirm,
or press the left button to exit
the selection.

4. Press the Menu button again to exit the menu.

8.2.2 Protect

Use this option to protect images from accidentally deleting.

1. Press the left / right button to highlight the Protect option.

2. Press the upper / lower button
to select Current or All.

3. Press the OK button to confirm,
or press the left button to exit
the selection.

4. Press the Menu button again
to exit the menu.

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8.2.3 Unprotect

Use this option to release images are protected.

1. Press the left / right button to
highlight the Unprotect option.

2. Press the upper / lower button
to select Current, All or
Cancel.

3. Press the OK button to confirm,
or press the left button to exit
the selection.

4. Press the Menu button again to exit the menu.

8.2.4 Slide

Use this option to view all images without pressing any button.

1. Press the left / right button to
highlight the Slide option.

2. Press the upper / lower button
to select Play.

3. Press the OK button and the
slide show begins.

8.2.4.1 Slide show settings

8.2.4.1.1 Show

Use this option to configure from which image the slide show begins.

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To set a show format:

1. Press the upper / lower button to select from From
current, From first, or From last.

2. Press the OK button to confirm, or press the left button to
exit the selection.

3. Press the Menu button again to exit the menu.

8.2.4.1.2 Interval

Use this option to set the slide interval between each image.

To set an internal:

1. Press the upper / lower button to select from 1 Sec, 3
Sec, or 5 Sec.

2. Press the OK button to confirm, or press the left button to
exit the selection.

3. Press the Menu button again to exit the menu.

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8.2.4.1.3 Direction

Use this option to set the direction of the slide show.

1. Press the upper / lower button to select from Forward or
Backward.

• Forward: the slide show goes forward.

• Backward: the slide show goes backward.

2. Press the OK button to confirm, or press the left button to
exit the selection.

3. Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

8.2.4.1.4 Repeat

Use this option to set whether the slide show repeat.

1. Press the upper / lower button to select from No or Yes.

2. Press the OK button to confirm, or press the left button to
exit the selection.

3. Press the Menu button to exit the menu.

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8.2.5 Edit

Use this option to edit the select image.

1. Press the left / right button to highlight the Edit option.

2. Press the upper / lower button to select from Resize,
Rotate, Crop, or Customize.

• Resize: Press the upper /

lower button to select
from VGA, 1.3M, 3.1M, or

5.0M. Press the OK

button to confirm.

• Rotate: Press the upper /

lower button to select
from Rotate, Save, or
Cancel. Press the OK button to confirm.

• Crop: Use the Zoom button to adjust the size

Orange area, and the 4-way navigational buttons
to adjust the position of the Orange area. Press the
OK button to confirm.

• Customize: Assign the present photo as the

Welcome image.

Note: This function will be activated only when the Customize
option is selected in the Welcome option. Please refer to “3.3.3
Welcome” for detailed information.

3. Press the OK button to confirm, and the edited image will
be shown on the LCD screen.

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8.2.6 DPOF

Use the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) function to tag pictures
stored in memory with print information. You can tag to print
pictures.

DPOF requires an SD card. When all images to be printed are
tagged, remove the memory card and take it to a photographic shop
for printing, or use it with a DPOF compatible printer.

To set DPOF parameters:

1. Press the left / right button to highlight the DPOF option.

2. Press the upper / lower button to select from Current or
Reset.

• Current: Enables you to

tag current image to be
printed.

• Reset: Clear all tags.

8.2.7 Direct Print

You can connect the camera to a printer
and print images directly from the
camera. Connect to a printer using the
USB cable exactly the same way, as you
would connect a PC. Select the DPS
option to connect to a printer when the
menu appears.

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8.3 Video play mode

To enter Photo play mode:

1. Press left / right button in Play
mode and highlight the Photo
option.

2. Press the OK button to confirm.

8.3.1 Viewing videos

After entering the Video play mode, the videos saved either on the
SD card or in the internal memory, will be shown by thumbnails.

To view a video,

1. Press the left / right button to
scroll through the videos and
highlight a video.

2. Press the OK button, and the
selected video will be shown
by whole screen mode.

3. Press the OK button to start
playing, and press it again to
stop.

4. Press the left / right button repeatly, and you can view
videos accordingly.

5. Press the Return button to return to thumbnails mode.

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8.3.2 Video play mode buttons

Refer to the table below for detail function of each button:

Icon Button Function

Zoom Use to adjust the volume.

4-way
navigational
(left / right /
upper / lower) /
OK buttons

Upper: No function.

Lower: Stop

Left: Fast backward.

Right: Fast forward (2X, 4X,

8X, 10X).

OK: Play / pause.

Return Press to return the thumbnail

mode.

Ok button

4-way navigational
button

Return button

Zoom button

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8.3.3 Video play icons

Number Description

1 Play status indicator. Stop, Play, or Pause.

2 Indicates the number of the present video.

3 Indicates the total video quantity.

4 Progress bar.

5 Volume indicator.

6 Battery status indicator.

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8.4 Video play menu

When the video is in whole screen mode, press the Menu button
to configure the video play settings.

8.4.1 Delete

Use this option to delete videos.

1. Press the left / right button to
highlight the Delete option.

2. Press the upper / lower button
to select Current or All.

3. Press the OK button to confirm.

4. Press the Menu button again
to exit the menu.

8.4.2 Protect

Use this option to protect videos from accidentally deleting.

1. Press the left / right button to
highlight the Protect option.

2. Press the upper / lower button
to select Current or All.

3. Press the OK button to confirm.

4. Press the Menu button again
to exit the menu.

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8.4.3 Unprotect

Use this option to release videos are protected.

1. Press the left / right button to
highlight the Unprotect option.

2. Press the upper / lower button
to select Current or All.

3. Press the OK button to confirm.

4. Press the Menu button again
to exit the menu.

8.5 Voice play mode

To enter Voice play mode:

1. Press left / right button in Play
mode and highlight the Voice
option.

2. Press the OK button to confirm.

8.5.1 Listening to audio clips

After entering the Voice play mode, the play list will show on the
LCD screen.

To play a voice file:

1. Press the upper / lower button
to scroll through the voice files,
and highlight a file you want to
play.

2. Press the OK button, and the
selected file will be shown by
whole screen mode.

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3. Press the OK button to start playing the file, and press it
again to pause playing.

4. Press the right / lower button to stop playing.

5. Press the Return button to return the play list.

8.5.2 Voice play mode buttons

Icon Button Function

Zoom Use to adjust the volume.

4-way
navigational
(left / right /
upper / lower) /
OK buttons

Upper: No function.

Lower: Stop

Left / right: Previous / next.

OK: Play / pause.

Return Press to return the play list.

Ok button

4-way navigational
button

Return button

Zoom button

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8.5.3 Voice Play icons

Number Description

1 Indicates the present playing file.

2 Indicates the recorded date / time.

3 Playing process bar.

4 Length of the present file.

5 Play status indicator. Stop, Play, or Pause.

6 Volume indicator.

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8.6 Video play menu

When the video is in whole screen mode, press the Menu button
to configure the video play settings.

8.6.1 Delete

Use this option to delete voice files.

1. Press the left / right button to
highlight the Delete option.

2. Press the upper / lower button
to select Current or All.

3. Press the OK button to confirm.

4. Press the Menu button again
to exit the menu.

8.6.2 Protect

Use this option to protect voice files from accidentally deleting.

1. Press the left / right button to
highlight the Protect option.

2. Press the upper / lower button
to select Current or All.

3. Press the OK button to confirm.

4. Press the Menu button again
to exit the menu.

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8.6.3 Unprotect

Use this option to release voice files are protected.

1. Press the left / right button to
highlight the Unprotect option.

2. Press the upper / lower button
to select Current or All.

3. Press the OK button to confirm.

4. Press the Menu button again
to exit the menu.

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9 Extra

9.1 Games

The camera also has many build-in games for entertainment.

To enter the Game mode:

1. Turn on the camera, and press
the left / right button to highlight
the Game option.

2. Press the OK button to confirm.

To select a game:

1. Press the left / right button to highlight a game from

Teris, Constellation, Othello, Moving box, Puzzle, or
Lotto.

2. Press the OK button to confirm.

3. Press the Return button to exit a game.

9.1.1 Tetris

The players move and rotate pieces of different shape in such a
way so as to complete one or more horizontal lines. Once the line is
completed it will disappear. The purpose of Tetris game is not
allowing the pieces to over-fill the board.

1. Press the left / right button to
highlight the Tetris, and press
the OK button to confirm.

2. Press the left / right button to
move the piece left / right, and
press the upper button to
change the shape.

3. Press the lower button to fast lower down the piece.

4. Press the OK button again to pause the game.

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5. Press the Menu button to view the high score record.

6. Press the Return button to exit the game.

9.1.2 Othello

This is a famous strategy game.

Analyze the best option to strategically place a black piece in such
a way that it manages to lock up the greater amount of white
pieces between blacks, turning them black. Obviously you have to
think various moves in advance to plan your strategy and make a
move.

1. Press the OK button to select a
color to present two different
parties.

2. Press the Menu button to start a
game.

3. Press the 4-way navigational
buttons to select a place a put a black piece.

4. To start a new game, press the Menu button again.

9.1.3 Moving box

Move the box to the specified position and
make the ball disappear within the
minimum steps. You will automatically
enter the next round when the previous
one is complete.

9.1.4 Puzzle

Use the upper / lower and left / right
buttons to select the level of difficulty and
pictures.

Use 4-way navigational buttons to move

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the black square, and try to put the pieces into the right place.

9.1.5 Lotto

1. Press the left / right button to
highlight the Lotto.

2. Press the OK button to confirm
and enter the Setup screen.

3. Press the left / right button to
change fields, and use the
upper / lower button to adjust the numbers.

4. Press the OK button to begin, and press it again to create
a group of lotto number.

5. Press the right button to start again, or press the left
button to return the setup screen.

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10 Installing the Applications

10.1 Drivers

After installing the camera driver, you can use the camera as a
“Mass Storage device” on the PC.

10.1.1 Camera Driver

The camera offers Mass Storage function as a card reader device.

When the driver has been installed and the camera is connected,
the camera memory and any installed mini SD card will appear as
Mass Storage Device in Windows Explorer. Files can be dragged
and dropped in the same way as on an ordinary disk.

Before connecting the camera to the PC as a PC camera, please
also following the instruction to finish the driver installation.

Please follow the instructions below:

1. Insert the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive.

2. Use Windows Explorer to execute the Setup.exe file in
the root directory.

3. The installation is configuring
the window settings.

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4. Click on Next to proceed.

5. Click on Install to start
installing.

6. The installation is complete.
Click on Finish to close the
window.

Note: Please install the XviD on your system, or else you may not be able to

play the recorded videos on the PC.

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Appendix A

Specifications

General

CMOS Sensor
Resolution

5.1 Mega Pixels 2560 x 1920

CMOS Sensor
Format

1/1.8”

Resolution

4032 x 3024

3600 x 2700

3072 x 2304

2592 x 1944

2048 x 1536

1280 x 960

640 x 480

Physical Size

95.5 mm (W) x 60 mm (H) x 18.5 mm (D)

Video Clips

MPEG4: 30fps@VGA

Audio

Microphone, Speaker

DC-in

N/A

Image LCD

2.5” COG LTPS TFT LCD

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General

Battery

1000 mah Lithium Battery

Interfaces

USB 2.0 high speed

Internal image
memory

512 MB NAND Flash Memory（Available 500
MB）

Removable memory
card

SD card

Case material

Plastic with compact size

AC Adapter

Yes

TV out

Video / Audio output (Mono)

Boot-up time

<= 2 Secs, start from pressing the Power button.

Shot to shot time

<= 4 Secs (5M).

Strobe white LED

LED

Zoom

4X digital zoom

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Appendix B

Introduction of Blaze Video Magic V1.0

Blaze Video Magic V1.0 is a suite of powerful multimedia
transformation software, which can transform media files into ASF
and AVI format under Windows systems. It is different from other
transformation softwares on the internet, which are either full of
advertisements, or too simple in functionality, or only for a certain
type of file format.

If you need to transform various video files, you have to install many
different transformation softwares. Blaze Video Magic V1.0
integrates all transformation features, which can transform all kinds
of video files into the file formats that you need through an easy-to­use interface. These file formats include photos, ASF files that are
mainly used as the stream media format on the internet, and AVI
files encoded with MPEG4 that are mainly used as the Smatphone
playback format on various portable MPEG4 digital devices or
mobile phones. Let’s learn and experience the exciting features of
it.

1. Main Interface

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2. Output Type

AVI-MPEG4 is mainly for the portable digital devices using
Excellent Coach 7.

3. Brief Instructions

3.1 Load files: Use the Add File button on the interface to load the
files to be transformed and drag them into the list box.

3.2 Preview: Preview the source file in the list box through the
playback window in the upper right corner.

3.3 Transform: Click the Start button in the bottom right corner to
change it into Stop, which indicates that all the video source files in
the list box are being transformed. The current file and the total
progress are displayed at the bottom center of the interface. You
can click the Stop button again to stop transforming.

3.4 Delete files: Delete the highlighted files in the current list box.

3.5 Select all: Select all the files in the list box.

3.6 Output setting: Click the Setting button to show an Output
Setting box, which is used to set parameters.

3.6.1 The Edit button can only be used to set the files of a certain
transformation type in the list box, and it will show the following
setting box.

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3.6.2 The Setting button after the Output

Type

is a global setting, which

affects the parameters of all the options in the list box.

3.6.3 Users can change the resolution of video files in the output
settings, which are usually 320*240, 640*480. The setting of quality
can affect the video quality.

4. System requirements

Main Frequency: 433MGHZ and above

Memory: 64M and above

Hard Disk: Depending on the size and coding of the transformed
files. The system disk should have 1G free space at least.

OS: Win9x, WIN2000 WINXP，

Required software:

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DirectX8.0 and above;

Window media player 9.0 and above;

Real one player (recommend to use the latest version);

QuickTime Player (recommend to use the latest version).

5 Supported video file formats:

Real Media Files (*.RM;*.RMVB)

Windows AVI Files (*.AVI)

Windows Media Video Files (*.WMV)

Advanced System Format (*.ASF)

MPEG(*.MPG;*.MPEG;*.MPE)

MPEG4 Files(*.MP4)

VCD(*.DAT)

Quicktime Files(*.MOV)

Output Type:

AVI (Video format: MPEG-4, Audio format: MPEG-1)