Memorex MCC225 User Manual

Contents

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................ 3

Section 1 Getting to Know MyVideo

Section 2 Getting Started

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Section 3 Preview Mode......................................................................... 9

Section 4 Playback Mode..................................................................... 13

Section 5 Setting Your Camcorder

Section 6 Viewing Videos and Photos on a TV

Section 7 Viewing Videos and Photo on PC

Section 8 Specications and System Requirements

Section 9 Troubleshooting

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FCC WARNING

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

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.• Connect the equipment to 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.•

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions:

This device may not cause harmful interference.• This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired •

operation. Modicationsnotauthorizedbythem• anufacturer may void user’s authority to operate this device.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Be sure to observe the following precautions when using the camera/camcorder:

Never try to take pictures or use the built-in display when operating a motor vehicle or while walking.• Never try to open the case of the camera/camcorder or attempt your own repairs. Always leave •

servicetoauthorizedrepairfacilities.

Keep the camera/camcorder away from water and other liquids, and never let it get wet. Never use • when it is raining or snowing.

Should foreign matter or water get into the camera/camcorder, immediately turn the power off and •

contactyourlocalauthorizedservicecenter.

Physical damage and malfunction of this camera/camcorder can cause the data stored in its memory • to be deleted. Be sure to always keep backup copies of data by transferring to a personal computer.

In an environment with electrostatic discharge, the user may have to reset the camera/camcorder by • removing the battery, and then reinserting it.

Do not leave the camera/camcorder in places subject to extremely high temperatures, such as a • sealed vehicle or in direct sunlight.

Remove the rechargeable battery pack when the camera/camcorder is not used for long periods • of time.

Dispose of rechargeable battery pack in a manner that complies with applicable laws.• Do not place the camera/camcorder in unstable locations, such as a sloping surface or unstable table •

where the camera/camcorder may fall. Do not touch or press on the display or lens.•

IMPORTANT: DO NOT use the camera/camcorder while it’s charging as rechargeable batteries can explode in rare instances while charging.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

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Section 1

USB

Batt

Getting to Know MyVideoTM

Side View

Standard Accessories

Unpack the package and make sure all standard accessories listed are included:

MyVideo• AV Cable (•

PART NO.0950A7356L-A03L*)

HDMI Cable (•

PART NO.0950A9931L-A01*)

Lithium-ion Rechargeable Battery (•

PART NO.084-07042L-020*)

Quick Start Guide •

HD Camcorder

Software Installation Insert• Warranty card • Strap (• PART NO.221-04350L-B01*) Pouch (•

PART NO.2560A7355L-A02*)

Front & Rear View

Self Portrait

Mirror*

AV out port

Power Button

USB Latch

Top View and Bottom View

Increase Button (Volume & Exposure)

Decrease Button (Volume & Exposure)

Strap Hook

Screen

Playback/ Play/

Pause Button

Record/Enter Button

Left Button

Delete Button

Up Button/Zoom In

Right Button

Speaker

Down Button/Zoom Out

Lens

Microphone

Recording indicator

Battery Cover

Battery Latch

USB port Tripod Mount

Macro Switch

HDMI port

Mirror*:Frameyourreectiontophotographorrecordyourself

BATTERY COVER PART NO.6086A9932L-A02*

*Consumer Replaceable Part

(See page 23 to order.)

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Loading the Battery

Press

Before using the MyVideoTM, you must load Lithium-ion rechargeable battery

Push battery latch to remove cover. 1. Insert the battery following to the correct polarity marks 2.

( + or -). Close the battery cover ﬁrmly.3.

Section 2

Getting Started

2. Express charging Mode: In normal charging mode, press Record/Enter Button ( ) to switch to

express charging mode. Press again to return to Normal Charging Mode (Express charging time is approximately 4.5 hours to fully charge the battery)

Express charging mode

Note

When the battery is absent or low, the date and time •

will be reset. See page 17 to set date/ time.

Charging your Battery

Fully charge the supplied battery before using the MyVideoTM for the ﬁrst time. Extend the USB port: Press the USB latch and the USB arm pops out automatically. Connect MyVideo Retract the USB port: Press and release the USB latch and push the USB arm backward until it locked.

to the open USB port on your PC or Mac.

Important

Fully charge your new battery for the ﬁrst time using the Normal Charge Mode.•

Note: During Express Charging Mode, camcorder will not able to transfer ﬁles to computer.

Safely Remove from Computer (PC)

Note

To avoid damage to the unit or data loss, always follow the procedure listed below before • disconnecting the unit from the USB port on your computer.

While in Normal Charging Mode, using your mouse, 1. double-click Safely Remove Hardware icon (

) on the tasktray .

From the “Safely Remove Hardware” window (shown lower right), select “USB Mass Storage Device” 2. and click the “Stop” button. The “Stop a Hardware Device” window will pop up. Click “OK”. When the “Safe to Remove Hardware” window is displayed, you may remove the unit from the USB cable or remove the USB cable from the computer.

Two charging modes are available:

1.Normal Charging Mode: When MyVideo

• Note: LCD will be turned off after 5 seconds. Press any button [except Record/Enter

button ( )] to turn on the LCD again. (Normal charging time is approximately 12 hours.)

Normal Charging mode Battery charging completed

is plugged to a computer, it is in normal charging mode.

Note

Product is not intended for children. Use caution when extending USB port to avoid injury. •

Note

If the “Safely Remove Hardware” icon is not displayed on the tasktray, please double click on [My Computer]. Right click on [Memorex ] and left click on [Eject]. Then it is safe to remove the unit from the computer.

To retract the USB: Press and release the USB latch and push the USB arm backward.

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Hand Strap and Tripod Usage

Power Button: Press to turn on the camcorder. Press and hold for one

second to turn off the camcorder.

To use hand strap: Attach the strap to the strap hook. Place your hand through the strap loop to •

prevent the camcorder from damage by being dropped.

To use tripod (Optional): Place the camcorder on a tripod to support and stabilize the camera and •

allow stabilized recording of videos and photos.

Turning the Camcorder On/Off and Getting Started

Section 3

Preview Mode

Button Function

Direction Button

Right Button/Left Button:

While in Preview mode, switch between HD Video Record Mode,

To turn on the camcorder: Press the Power Button to turn on it.•

To turn off the camcorder: Press and hold the Power Button for one second.•

To record video : In Preview Mode, press Left/Right Buttons (•

Recording icon ( / ) is displayed on the screen. Then, press Record/Enter Button ( ) to

take videos. Press Record/Enter Button ( ) again to stop.

To take a photo : In Preview Mode, press Left/Right Buttons (•

Recording icon ( ) is displayed on the screen. Then, press Record/Enter Button ( ) to capture

image.

To view stored videos and pictures, press Playback Button • ( ) to switch to Playback Mode. Press

Left/Right Buttons ( / ) to view the previous/next video/photo. Press Playback Button ( ) to

play/pause recorded video. Press Record/Enter Button ( ) to return to Preview Mode.

/ ) repeatedly until the Video

/ ) repeatedly until the Photo

Note

To conserve battery power, the camcorder will turn itself off automatically after idle for • two minutes.

VGA Video Record Mode, Photo Capture Mode, and Menu Mode.

Up Button: Zoom In.

Down Button: Zoom Out.

Record/Enter Button:

1. Press to start/stop video recording or to capture photo.

2. In Playback Mode, press to return to Preview Mode.

3. In Menu Mode, press to enter setting option screen.

4. Validate the setting then return the menu mode.

Increase Button :

1. In Preview Mode: press increase exposure value.

2. In Playback Mode, press to increase volume.

Decrease Button :

1. In Preview Mode: press decrease exposure value.

2. In Playback Mode, press to decrease volume.

Playback Button:

1. In Preview Mode, press to switch to Playback Mode.

2. Press to play/pause recorded video.

Delete Button:

Press to enter to delete screen.1.

Macro Switch: Switch between Macro Mode and Normal Mode.

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LCD Monitor Information

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00:00:12

Video Recording

The indicator shown below may display on LCD when videos and photos are recorded:

Video Resolution

HD (1280 x 720, 30fps)

(1)

Photo Resolution

VGA (640 x 480, 30fps)

2592 x 1944 (5MP)

Press Left/Right Buttons • ( / ) repeatedly until the Video Recording icon ( / ) is displayed on the screen. When the desired resolution is selected, the icon will appear in the center of LCD around 2 seconds then move to the right-top corner.

Two resolution settings are available: •

Video Quality

HD (1280 x 720, 30fps)

VGA (640 x 480, 30fps)

Press • Record/Enter Button (

display on LCD monitor. Press Record/Enter Button ( ) again to stop.

Press Playback Button • (

previous/next video/photo. Press Playback Button ( ) to play/pause recorded video.

) to take videos. When a video is recording, a time indicator will

) to switch to Playback Mode. Press Left/Right Buttons ( / ) to view the

Photo Recording

Press Left/Right Buttons • ( / ) repeatedly until the Photo Recording icon ( ) is displayed in the center of LCD around 2 seconds then move to the right-top corner.

Press • Record/Enter Button (

Press Playback Button • (

the previous/next video/photo.

Image Quality

) to capture image.

) to switch to Playback Mode. Press Left/Right Buttons ( / ) to view

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

Macro Position Focusing

Normal Mode

Stabilization

Number of photos that can still be taken.

Recording time of video that can still be taken at current resolution

Recording time of video during video recording

Battery: full power

Battery: medium power

Battery: low power

Battery: power empty

Zoom meter:

1X~3X (3X Digital zoom)

Exposure compensation value

2592 x 1944 (5MP)

Using Macro Function

Slide the macro switch to change the focus range for different distances of objects.•

To take close-up videos/photos:•

Slide the macro switch to Macro (1.

Press 2. Record/Enter Button (

In Macro Mode, the macro icon (• ) will appear in the center of LCD around 2 seconds.

) for object located at about 20 cm.

) to take videos/photos.

Note: Remember to turn the macro switch back to Normal ( ) when you are not taking close-

up videos/photos.

Using Exposure Function

Adjust the exposure value to change the amount of light that the camcorder will receive when taking • videos/photos or while in Preview Mode.

To • adjust the exposure value:

Use Increa1. se/Decrease Buttons ( will automatically disappear after 2 seconds.

Press 2. Record/Enter Button (

) to adjust preferred EV (Exposure Value). The exposure bar

) to take videos/photos.

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Using Zoom Function

The zoom magniﬁes images when recording videos or taking • photos, or while in Preview Mode.

To zoom in/out, press the Up/Down Button 1. (

Press 2. Record/Enter Button (

) to take videos/photos.

/ ). It can be set from 1X to 3X (3X Digital zoom).

Using Delete Function

Delete function works in both Preview and Playback modes.• In Preview mode, press Delete Button • ( In Playback mode, press Left/Right Buttons (•

press Delete Button ( ) to delete the video or photo.

Operation Display Screen

Press Delete Button1. ( screen.

Move between [Yes], [No], and [All] by using Right/2.

Left Buttons ( Press Record/Enter Button3. (

[No] or [All]. Or Press Delete Button ( ) to

cancel the operation.

/ ).

) to enter the delete

) to conﬁrm [Yes],

) to delete the current/ latest video or photo.

/ ) to switch to the previous/next video/photo. Then

Section 4

Playback Mode

Button Function

The Buttons have the following functions in Video and Picture Playback Modes.

Direction Button

Right Button:

1. Go to the next video/photo.

2. While the video is playing, press to stop playing and switch

to the next video.

Left Button:

1. Go to the previous video/photo.

2. While the video is playing, press to stop playing and switch

to the previous video.

Record/Enter Button: Press to return to Preview Mode.

Increase Button: Press to increase volume. Decrease Button : Press to decrease volume.

Playback Button: Press to play/pause recorded video.

Delete Button: Press to enter to delete screen.

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LCD Monitor Information

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Operations for Playback Mode

Indicators on the LCD screen while in Playback Mode:

Video Resolution

HD (1280 x 720, 30fps)

(1)

Photo Resolution

VGA (640 x 480, 30fps)

2592 x 1944 (5MP)

P• ress Playback Button ( ) to switch to Playback Mode.

Press • Left/Right Buttons (

Press Record/Enter Button (•

Press Delete Button • (

/ ) to view the previous/next video/photo.

) to return to Preview Mode.

) to delete the current video or photo.

Video Playback

When in Playback Mode, press • Left/Right Buttons ( / ) to select the desired video that you want to view.

Press Pla• yback Button (

While the vi• deo is playing, press Left/Right Buttons ( next video.

Use Increase/Decrease Buttons (•

) to play/pause recorded video.

/ ) to stop playing and switch to the previous/

) to adjust volume.

Photo Review

When in Playback Mode, Press • Left/Right Buttons ( / ) to view the desired photos.

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

Play

Pause

Stop

Current Number of photo/ Total number of photos.

Video playback time

Fully Charged

Partially Charge

Low power

Empty - Charge Need

Volume

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Section 5

Setting Your Camcorder

Menu Mode Submenu Settings

Time/Date

Operations for Menu Mode

Operation Display Screen

1. ( / ) repeatedly until the

Press Left/Right Buttons "SETTINGS" screen appears.

Press

2. Record/Enter Button ( ) to enter Menu Mode main screen.

Use Direction Button to move between options.3. Press Record/Enter Button4. ( ) to enter submenu of

each option. Press Right/Left Buttons (

5. / ) to select the setting options, then press Record/Enter Button ( ) to validate and return to Menu Mode main screen.

In Menu Mode main screen, select option Exit to back

6. to Preview Mode.

Operation Display Screen

1. Menu Mode main screen, use Direction Button

In to select [TIME/DATE].

Press Record/Enter Button

2. ( ) to enter the submenu.

Move between date or time items by using Left/

3. Right Buttons ( / ). Adjust the number of date or time by using Up/Down Buttons ( / ).

Press Record/Enter Button

4. ( ) to accept your changes and return to Menu Mode main screen.

Note

Ifthe24hourmodechangesto12hourmode,besuretochecktheAMorPMindicatorstomake

sure you have set the hour correctly.

SETTINGS menu options

Language

Use this option to select your preferred of user interface language.

Operation Display Screen

Menu Mode

Time/Date• Language (English as default)• TV System (NTSC as default)• Sound Effects (ON as default)•

Stabilization(OFFasdefault)•

Exit•

1. Menu Mode main screen, use Direction Button

In to select [LANGUAGE].

Press Record/Enter Button

2. ( ) to enter the submenu.

Use Direction Button to choose the language

3. options.

Press Record/Enter Button

4. ( )toconrmand return to Menu Mode main screen.

Available languages:

English (Default) French Spanish

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TV System

Stabilization

Make sure the appropriate TV standard of your area is selected – either NTSC or PAL.

ThewrongTVsystemsettingmaycauseimagetoicker.

NTSC standard: USA, Canada, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan etc. PAL standard: UK, Europe, China, Australia, Singapore and Hong Kong etc.

Operation Display Screen

1. Menu Mode main screen, use Direction Button

In to select [TV-SYSTEM].

Press Record/Enter Button

2. ( ) to enter the submenu.

Use Left/Right Buttons (

3. / ) to choose

NTSC(60Hz)orPAL(50Hz).

Press Record/Enter Button4. ( ) to validate and return to Menu Mode main screen.

Selectstabilizationtoshootsmoothvideo.

Operation Display Screen

1. Menu Mode main screen, use Direction Button

In to select [STABILIZATION].

Press Record/Enter Button

2. ( ) to enter the submenu.

Use Left/Right Buttons (

3. / ) to choose On or Off.

Press Record/Enter Button

4. ( )toconrmand return to Menu Mode main screen.

Sound Effects

Enable or disable operation sound.

Operation Display Screen

1. Menu Mode main screen, use Direction Button

In to select [SOUND EFFECTS].

Press Record/Enter Button

2. ( ) to enter the submenu.

Use Left/Right Buttons (

3. / ) to choose On or Off.

Press Record/Enter Button

4. ( ) to validate and return to Menu Mode main screen.

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Section 6

(16:9)

( 4 : 3 )

Section 7

Viewing Videos and Photos on a TV

Connecting to a High-Deﬁnition 16:9(Wide) TV

Connect one end of the HDMI cable to your camcorder’s HDMI Out port.1. Connect the other end of the cable to a television’s HDMI port.2. Set video input source of the TV to “ HDMI” option.3. The steps for viewing stored photos and video on a TV are exactly the same as for viewing them on 4.

the camcorder’s LCD monitor.

Note

The LCD Panel on camcorder does not display when connected to a HDTV.•

Viewing Videos and Photo on PC or Mac

Installing Bundled Software

ArcSoftTM MediaImpression2 editing software is embedded in the internal memory of MyVideoTM . To

transfer images to computer and view the User Guide, the software must be installed upon ﬁrst use when connecting MyVideoTM to your PC or Mac through USB port.

ArcSoft•

your video to CD/DVD, and upload your videos/photos easily to YouTubeTM or FaceBookTM.

MediaImpression2 is a user-friendly application that helps you manage your media, burn

Note

More detailed Instructions and Help menu for the editing software can be found within the •

program once installation is complete. Click on the “Extra” button on the title bar and select

“Help” to open the ArcSoft™ instruction manual.

To download Photo or Video ﬁles from camcorder: You can also open the drive labeled •

"Memorex " and simply drag and drop the ﬁles inside the folder "DCIM\100MEDIA".

Make sure to select the correct TV system setting as shown on page 18.•

Recording Mode will be disabled when connected to TV

•

Connecting to a non-high-deﬁnition 4:3 TV

Connect one end of the AV cable to your camcorder’s AV Out port.1. Connect the other end of the cable to a television.2.

Video In (Yellow) and Audio In (White) marked “mono” or “L”.

The steps for viewing stored pictures and video on a TV are exactly the same as for viewing them on 3. camcorder’s LCD monitor.

Note

The LCD Panel on camcorder does not display when connected to a TV.•

Make sure to select the correct TV system setting as shown on page 18.•

Recording Mode will be disabled when connected to TV•

For more information about the ArcSoft™ MediaImpression2 software. Please visit the web site http://mediaimpression.arcsoft.com for more information. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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