Mpman PC39HD User Manual [en, fr, de, it]

PC39HD

1.PARTS OF THE CAMCORDER 5

2.PREPARING FOR USING 5

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NSTALLING THE BATTERY 5

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HARGING THE BATTERY 7

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NSERTING THE MEMORY CARD 6

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ETTING THE LANGUAGE 8

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ETTING THE DATE AND TIME 10

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ONITOR SCREEN DISPLAY 11

3.USING THIS CAMCORDER 14

URNING THE CAMCORDER ON AND OFF 14

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HANGE THE MODE 15

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ECORDING A VIDEO CLIP 15

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AKING STILL IMAGES 16

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SING THE SELF-TIMER 17

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SING THE FLASH 18

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ECORDING AUDIO 19

4.USING THE MENU IN RECORD MODE 19

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ENU IN CAPTURE MODE 19

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ENU IN VIDEO MODE 22

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SETUP MENU 23

5.PLAYBACK 25

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LAYING BACK MOVIE CLIPS 25

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LAYBACK STILL IMAGE 26

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LAYING BACK AUDIO FILES 26

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THER FUNCTION IN PLAYBACK MODE 27

6. MAKING CONNECTIONS 29

ONNECTING THE CAMCORDER TO A TV 29

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ONNECTING THE CAMCORDER TO A HDTV 30

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ONNECTING THE CAMCORDER TO A PC 32

7. SOFTWARE INSTALLATION 33

NSTALLING THE SOFTWARE 33

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8. TROUBLESHOOTING 38

9. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 39

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Thank you for purchasing this product. Please read these operating
instructions carefully in order to use the digital video camera correctly.
Keep the instructions in a safe place after reading so that you can refer to
them later.

Precautions

Before using the camcorder, please ensure that you read and understand
the safety precautions described below.

• Do not try to open the case of the camcorder or attempt to modify this

camcorder in any way. Maintenance and repairs should be carried out
only by authorized service providers.

• Keep the camcorder away from water and other liquids. Do not use the

camcorder with wet hands. Never use the camcorder in the rain or snow.
Moisture creates the danger of electric shock.

• Use only the recommended power accessories. Use of power sources not

expressly recommended for this equipment may lead to overheating,
distortion of the equipment, fire, electrical shock or other hazards.

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1. Parts of the camcorder

1: Zoom switch
2: Capture /voice
record button
3: Power button
4: Power LED
5: Video record mode
6: Charging LED
7: Mode dial
8: AV out jack
9: Earphone jack
10: DC in jack
11: USB Jack
12: HDMI jack
13 : Display button
14: Speaker
15: LCD screen
16: Menu button

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17:Joystick/ OK button
18: Delete/ Flash button
19: Compensating LED
20: Flash strobe
21: Microphone
22: Lens
23: Battery cover
24: Tripod socket

2. Preparing for using

Installing the Battery

1. Slide the battery cover.

2. Place the accessory lithium-ion
battery into the compartment. Note
that the metallic contacts must be

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aligned with the contacts in the compartment.

3. After the battery is properly installed, replace the battery cover.

Charging the battery

Please charge the battery at least 8 hours for first time use.
a) Power OFF; connect the AC-adaptor to the camcorder DC in jack.
b) Plug the AC-adaptor to the electrical outlet.
c) Charging starts when charging LED turns BLUE. The charge indicator

light turns OFF when charging is
completed.

d) Disconnect the camcorder.

Inserting the Memory Card

This camcorder has an internal memory of
32MB, it can only record a few pictures or
movie clips. If you want record more you have to use a SD or MMC card

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(The MAX.SD/MMC card that this camcorder could support is up to
16GB ).Turn off the camcorder before inserting or removing the memory
card. Be sure to orient the card correctly when inserting it. Never try to
force the memory card into the slot when you feel resistance. The memory
card has a write protect switch, which used to protect data from accidental
deletion. Therefore, whenever you want to record, format or delete files in
the SD card, disable the write protection beforehand.

1. Turn off the camcorder.

2. Slide the battery cover and then you will see the SD card slot.

3. Insert the memory card as illustrated.

4. Close the battery cover.

• To release the memory card press the edge of the card gently.

Format the memory card

It is important to format the memory card when it is the first time you use
this camcorder. All data will be deleted including protected files. Be sure to
download important files to your computer before formatting.
1: Turn the power on, and set the camcorder to the Setup Menu.(See the

details on page 22 )

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2: Push the joystick upward or downward to select [Format] then push the

joystick rightward to launch the submenu.

3: Push the joystick upward or downward to select the item [YES] and then

press the OK button to erase all data.

Setting the Language

When using the camcorder for the first time after purchasing it, be sure to
choose a language and set the date & time before using the camcorder.
1: Turn the power on, and set the camcorder to the Setup Menu.(See the

details on page 22 )

2: Push the joystick upward or downward to select [Language] then move

the joystick rightward to launch the submenu.

3: Push the joystick upward or downward to select the desired language

and then press the OK button to confirm the setting.

4: Press the MENU button to close the menu.

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Setting the date and time

1: Turn the power on, and set the camcorder to the Setup

Menu. (See the details on page 22)

2: Push the joystick upward or downward to select

[Date/Time] then push the joystick rightward to launch
the submenu: Date Format, Date Setup.

3: Select a date format by using the joystick. And then

select [Date Setup].

4: Push the joystick upward or downward to change the highlighted value.

Push the joystick leftward or rightward to move the cursor between
settings.

5: Press the OK button to confirm the setting.
6: Press the MENU button to close the menu.

• The date and time can be only added to still images by setting the
function [Date Stamp] in capture menu.

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Monitor screen display

Capture

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Video record mode

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Playback mode

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3. Using this camcorder

Turning the Camcorder On and Off

1. Open the LCD panel to power on the camcorder and close the L CD

panel to turn off the camcorder.

2. You can also press the POWER button to turn on the camcorder and

press it again to turn the camcorder off.
To save battery power, the LCD monitor automatically turns off 30 seconds
after the last control accessed (factory-preset setting). Press any button
other than the power button to turn on the LCD monitor. After the power
saving function has been active for the set time, the power will turn off
completely. Press the Power button to power the camera back on. You can
change the power-off time by setting the function [Auto off] in the Setup
menu.

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Change the record mode

There are four record modes in this camcorder.
Rotate the mode dial to set the camcorder to
different mode.

Display Title Description

Capture mode For taking still photos.

Video mode For recording movie clips.

Audio mode For recording audio files.

Playback mode For playback record files.

Recording a video clip

1: Turn on the camcorder and set the camcorder to video record mode

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2: Zooming:

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Moving the Zoom switch rightward or leftward to zoom in or zoom out the
screen.

The value of magnification level appears on the LCD monitor.

3: Press the VIDEO RECORD button to start recording.
4: Press the VIDEO RECORD again to end the recording. If the memory is
full the video camera will stop recording automatically.

• On the upper of the LCD monitor displays the recorded time.

• When the light is insufficient press the FLASH/DELETE button to
turn on the compensating LED and when the light is enough press the
FLASH/DELETE button to turn off the compensating LED.

Taking still images

1. Set the camcorder to capture mode, the icon appears on the LCD

screen.

2. Zooming:

Moving the Zoom switch rightward or leftward to zoom in or zoom out

the screen.
monitor.

3． Hold the camcorder steady and then press the CAPTURE/VIOCE

The value of magnification level appears on the LCD

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RECORD button down to take a picture.

Using the Self-timer

Use the self-timer to set a delay from the time the shutter button is pressed
to the time the image is shot.
1: Turn the power on, and set the camcorder to the Capture mode.
2: Press the MENU button to display the capture menu.
3: Using the joystick to select the item [Self Timer]. And move the joystick

rightward to launch the submenu:
Disable: Don’t use self-timer.

10 Seconds: The shutter release will delay for 10 seconds.

20 Seconds: The shutter release will delay for 20 seconds.

4: Move the joystick upward or downward to select the self timer.
5: Press the OK button to confirm the setting, and then press the MENU

button to close the menu.

6: Press the CAPTURE/ VIOCE REICORD button to take picture.

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Using the Flash

The flash is not only for taking pictures when there is insufficient light, but
also for when the subject is in shade or with backlight conditions. Pressing
the Delete/flash button cycles your camera through the various flash
modes. The flash will not activate during continuous shooting or movie
recording.
1: Set the camcorder to the Capture mode.

2: Press the FLASH/DELETE button to change the flash mode.

Each time the flash button is pressed, the flash icon changes.

Auto: Automatically turn on/of

Flash on: Force on the flash

Flash off: Force off the flash

3: Press the SHUTTER button to take a picture.

• When the battery level is low the flash strobe will not work.

• The LCD screen is black when the flash is charging. The next image

can be shot only when charging is completed.

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Recording audio

1: Turn the camcorder on and set it to audio record mode.
2: Press the CAPTURE/VIOCE RECORD button to start recording.
3: Press the CAPTURE/VIOCE RECORD again to end the recording. If the

memory is full the video camera will stop recording automatically.

• On the center of the LCD monitor displays the recorded time.

• There is no menu in audio record mode.

4.Using the menu in record mode

When a menu is displayed, the joystick is used to make the desired setting.
The audio record mode doesn’t have a menu.

Menu in capture mode

1: Turn on the camcorder and set it to capture
mode.
2: Press the MENU button to display the menu.
3: Move the joystick upward or downward to select an item.

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4: Push the joystick rightward to enter the submenu.
5: Use the joystick to select the desired item.
6: Press the OK button to confirm the setting.
7: Press the MENU button to close the menu.

Capture menu list

Menu item Function

Resolution There are five options for choice:

[12M]/[8M] /[5M]/[3M]/[0.3M].

Quality Select a lower image quality to decrease the image size in

order to capture more images. There are three options for

choice:[Super] /[Fine] /[Normal].
White
Balance

Color
Effect

Adjust the white balance to suit different light sources.

There five items for option: [Auto]/[Daylight]/ [Cloudy] /

[Fluorescent] / [Tungsten].

Set the color effect to add a color tone to the picture.

[color]: Reflects the true color of the object.

[Sepia]: Adds a sepia color tone to the picture.

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[Monochrome]: The pictures only have two colors: white

and black.

Exposure Set the exposure value manually to compensate for unusual

lighting conditions such as indirect indoor lighting, dark

backgrounds, and strong backlighting. The exposure value

range is –2.0 to 2.0.
Date
Stamp

Self Timer Use the self-timer to set a delay from the time the shutter

Burst
Snapshot

This function can be used to add a date to your pictures as

you take them. There are two items for option:

[On]: Add the recording date & time to printed images.

[Off]: Do not add the recording date & time to printed

images.

button is pressed to the time the image is shot. [Disable]/[10

SEC]/[20SEC].

Use this function to take 3 pictures continuously.

[Single]: Press the shutter button once to take one picture.

[Burst]: Press the shutter button once to take three pictures

continuously.

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Menu in video mode

1: In video record mode press the MENU

button to display the menu.
2: Move the joystick upward or downward to
select an item.
3: Push the joystick rightward to enter the submenu.
4: Use the joystick upward or downward to select the desired item.
5: Press the OK button to confirm the setting.
6: Press the MENU button to close the menu.

Menu item Function

Resolution Select small movie size to record longer time. There are

two items for option:[1280x720]/ [720x480].

Frame Rate Select low frame rate to record longer time. There are

two items for option: [30FPS]/[15FPS].
White Balance See the details on page 20.

Audio [Enable]: Voice is recorded when recording movie clip..

[Disable]: No voice is recorded when recording movie

clips.

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Setup menu

You can set the system items in setup menu.
1: Turn the power on and press the MENU
button to display the menu.

2: Push the joystick rightward to select
[Setup].

3: Move the joystick upward or downward to select an item.
4: Push the joystick rightward to enter the submenu.
5: Push the joystick upward or downward to select the desired item.
6: Press the OK button to confirm the setting.
7: Press the MENU button to close the menu.

Menu item Function

Language Select a language for the Display menu and other

information from the following languages: English,
French,German,Italian,Spanish, Portuguese.

Auto off To save power, the camcorder is turned off

automatically after a period of time. There are four
options: [Disable] / [1Min] / [3Min]/[5 Min].

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TV output You can review images on a television with the supplied

AV cable. TV Out should be set to either NTSC or PAL
depending on your region.
[NTSC]: America, Japan and others; [PAL]: Europe,
Oceania and others.

Frequency Light Frequency should be set to either 60Hz or 50Hz

depending on your region. [50HZ] / [60HZ].
Date/Time Refer to page 9.
Buzzer Sets the operation sound on and off. [Enable] / [Disable]

Format To erase all data stored on the memory card if you are

using a memory card, or all data stored in the internal

memory if there is no card inserted. All data will be

deleted including protected files. Be sure to download

important files to your computer before formatting. [Yes]

/ [No].
Default
Settings

To reset the entire menu and button operation settings

to initial default.

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USB Mode You can use this camera as a PC camera or removable

disk. [PC Camera]:Use as a PC camera; [Mass storage]:

Use as a removable disk.

Firmware
version

This function will show the software version.

5.Playback

Playing back movie clips

1: Set the camcorder to playback mode.
2: Push the joystick leftward or rightward to select the movie clips you want

to playback.

3: Press the VIDEO RECORD button to start playing. Press the OK button

to pause it and press it again to continue. Push the joystick rightward to
fast forward and push the joystick leftward to back forward.

4: Push the joystick upward or downward to adjust the volume.

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Playback still image

1: Set the camcorder to playback mode.

The latest recorded file appears on the LCD screen. If there are no

images stored, a message [No Image] appears.

2: Push the joystick leftward or rightward to preview the previous or next

image.

3: Zooming:

Moving the ZOOM switch leftward or rightward to zoom in or zoom out
the image. When the picture is enlarged you can push the joystick
upward/downward/Leftward/Rightward to browse the details of the
image.

Playing back audio files

1: Set the camcorder to playback mode.
2: Push the joystick leftward or rightward to select the audio file you want to

playback.

3: Press the CAPTURE/VIOCE RECORD button to start playing and press

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it again to end the playing. Press the OK button to pause it and press it
again to continue.

Other function in playback mode

Viewing Thumbnails

Push the ZOOM switch leftward to view the file in thumbnails mode. Move
the joystick upward/downward/leftward/rightward to select a file. Press the
OK button to view the file in full screen.

Delete files
If you want to delete a single file you have to select the file first and
then press the Delete/Flash button. Select “ Erase This” and then
press the OK button to enter the submenu. Move the joystick
leftward to select “Yes” and then press the OK button to delete the
file.
Delete a single

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Delete All files

Menu in playback mode

1: In playback mode press the MENU

button to display the menu.
2: Move the joystick upward or downward to
select an item.
3: Push the joystick rightward to enter the
submenu.

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4: Move the joystick upward or downward to select the desired item.
5: Press the OK button to confirm the setting.
6: Press the MENU button to close the menu.

Menu item Function

Delete Current Use this function to delete a single file. [Yes]/[No].
Delete All Use this function to delete all files. [Yes]/[No].
Lock Use this function to protect the files from being deleted

by accident.
[Lock Current]: Lock the current file.
[Unlock Current]: Unlock the current file.
[Lock all]: Lock all files.
[Unlock All]: Unlock all files.

Thumbnail View all files in thumbnail mode.

[2x2]: The LCD screen display 4 files a page.
[3x3]: The LCD screen display 9 files a page.

Rotate Use this function to rotate the images.

[90]:Rotate the image 90 degrees in clockwise.

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[180]: Rotate the image 180 degrees in clockwise.
[270]: Rotate the image 270 degrees in clockwise.

Slide show Play the files automatically.

[On]: Select this item to start playing.
[Setup]: Set the direction and Interval time of the slide

show .

[Direction]: [Backward] / [Forward].

[Interval]: [I Sec] / [10 Sec].

6. Making connections

Connecting the Camcorder to a TV

When plug in the TV-out cable (supplied) to the camcorder AV out jack the
LCD screen turns black, Connect the camcorder to a TV and the TV screen
now performs as the camcorder LCD screen.

1. Connect the camcorder to a TV via the TV-out cable (supplied) 。

2. Turn on the TV and the camcorder, and then set the TV to “AV” mode.

3. When the camcorder is set to record mode, you can preview the

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