Onyx ADVC-014 Instruction Manual

Instruction Manual

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Model: ADVC-014

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HD Digital
Camcorder

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Contents

Warranty Details 3

Welcome 4

Important Safety Instructions 5

Product Overview 8

Quick Start Guide

• Power supply 10

• Memory (SD/MMC) card 10

• Powering ON and OFF 11

• Basic operations 12

Operating Instructions

• Video mode 14

• Camera mode 17

• Driver mode 20

• Voice recording mode 21

• Playback mode 22

• Setup / Internal settings mode 26

• Connecting the camcorder to a computer 29

• Connecting the camcorder to a TV 31

Other Useful Information

• System requirements 32

• Technical specifications 32

Repair and Refurbished Goods or Parts Notice 33

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Warranty Details

The product is guaranteed to be free from defects in workmanship and parts
for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase. Defects that occur
within this warranty period, under normal use and care, will be repaired,
replaced or refunded at our discretion, solely at our option with no charge for
parts and labour. The benefits conferred by this warranty are in addition
to all rights and remedies in respect of the product that the consumer
has under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 and similar state and
territory laws.

Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the
Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for
a major failure and to compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable
loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or
replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does
not amount to a major failure.

HD Digital Camcorder

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Congratulations on choosing to buy an ONIX product. All products brought to
you by ONIX are manufactured to the highest standards of performance and
safety and, as part of our philosophy of customer service and satisfaction, are
backed by our comprehensive 1 Year Warranty.

We hope you will enjoy using your purchase for many years to come.

Welcome

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Important Safety Instructions

Before first use, read this manual carefully and keep it in a safe place for
future reference. The safety instructions reduce the risk of fire or electric
shock when correctly adhered to.

• Exposure to sunlight Never leave the HD Digital Camcorder exposed to

direct sunlight, never direct the lens toward the sun. Otherwise, the image
sensor may be damaged.

• At the beach Take special care of the HD Digital Camcorder when using it
at a sandy beach or near water. Drops of water, grains of sand, dust or salt
particles may damage the HD Digital Camcorder, so take care to prevent
these substances entering the housing.

• Protect from water To prevent water entering the camera enclosure
and causing damage, do not expose the HD Digital Camcorder to rain or
moisture.

• Protect from electromagnetic fields At specific frequencies,
electromagnetic fields may influence the picture quality of the image.

• Protect from shock and falls Do not shake, strike or drop the HD
Digital Camcorder. This may cause it to malfunction, render it incapable of
recording moving images and render the SD card unusable for image data
breakdown.

• Taking care of the lens To prevent scratching the lens, never wipe sand off
the lens with a cloth. Blow any loose sand or dirt particles off the lens. Then,
if required, use a soft cloth or tissue suitable for cleaning optical equipment
to wipe the lens lightly, adding a little lens cleaner, if required. Never use
organic solvent for cleaning the lens. Never touch the lens with fingers.

• Cleaning Remove any dirt or stains from the housing with a soft, dry cloth.
Do not use inappropriate liquid or aerosol cleaners or corrosive solvents,
which may damage the housing and leak inside, causing permanent
damage.

• Storage When the HD Digital Camcorder is not in use, always take out
the batteries. Then store it in a cool, dry and well ventilated place, away
from dust and chemicals. Never store it in areas with excessive heat,
humidity or dust to prevent failure.

• Long-term storage During long-term storage, we recommend operating
the HD Digital Camcorder on occasion and checking whether it operates
normally before using it regularly again.

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Important Safety Instructions (Cont.)

• Other equipment use Playback on other equipment of video footage
recorded with your HD Digital Camcorder, and playback on your HD Digital
Camcorder of video footage recorded or edited with other equipment, are
not guaranteed.

• Backup To avoid the potential risk of data loss, always copy (back up)
important files to a computer hard drive or removable or compact disc.

• Adjustment Your new HD Digital Camcorder has been fully adjusted prior
to shipment from the factory. Never open your HD Digital Camcorder or
adjust the settings inside the device. Only have it serviced by authorised
personnel.

• Usage restriction This device is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities,
or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the device by a person
responsible for their safety.

• Children Young children should be supervised to ensure they do not play
with the HD Digital Camcorder.

• Memory card formatting It is not recommended to use a memory card
that has been formatted in another digital camera or card reader. If you are
using a memory card with stored data, make sure to back up the data on
the card first before formatting the card for the HD Digital Camcorder.

• Write-protection Multimedia (SD/MMC) memory cards have a write­protect switch, which can prevent deleting or formatting the image files
unintentionally.

Metal pins of the memory card

Write-protect switch

To write-protect the card, push the switch on the SD card to the bottom
and the data in the card will be protected. To cancel the write-protection,
push the switch to the top. Before taking pictures, please push the switch
to the top.

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• Memory card protection The memory card is a precision electronic
device. Handle it with care and protect it accordingly as inappropriate
usage may cause data loss or damage.

• Do not bend, drop or impact the memory card.

• Do not put the memory card in an environment with strong electric or

magnetic fields, such as near speakers or near a TV receiver.

• Do not expose it to extreme temperatures, humidity or direct sunlight.

• Do not take out the memory card or interfere with the HD Digital

Camcorder’s power supply when the HD Digital Camcorder (or
computer) is accessing the memory card (i.e. reading, writing,
formatting, etc.).

• Do not touch the card’s metal contact surface with a finger or metal

object.

• Keep the memory card clean. When it is not in use, store it in its cover,

away from any liquid. Wipe it with soft cloth if the memory card comes
into contact with liquid.

• Do not use the memory card past its service life.

• Memory card performance Memory card performance will decrease
after repeated usage over a long time; in this case, please replace the old
with a new memory card.

• It is normal that the memory card becomes hot after long time operation.

Important Safety Instructions (Cont.)

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Product Overview

1 Lens

2 Self-Timer Indicator

3 LED Support Light

4 Zoom In Button

5 Zoom Out Button

6 Navigation Button (Up/Down/Right/Left)

7 Select Button

8 Display Button

9 Menu Button

10 LCD Screen

11 Mode Indicator

12 Mode Switch

13 Hand Strap Anchor Post

14 Hand Strap Attachment Post

HD Digital Camcorder Buttons and Indicators

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Product Overview (Cont.)

15 Macro/Normal Lens Switch

16 Zoom Lever

17 Shutter Button

18 Tripod Socket

19 SD Memory Card Slot

20 Built-In Speaker

21 Battery Cover

22 Battery Cover Lock Button

23 TV/USB Port

24 Voice Recording Button

25 Support LED Light Button

26 Power Indicator

27 Power ON/OFF Button

Top View Bottom View

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Quick Start Guide

Installing Batteries

• Press in the battery cover Lock button and slide back/open the cover.

• Insert four (4) fresh AAA alkaline batteries following the polarity markings

(+ / -) inside the compartment.

• Close the battery cover until you hear the lock securing the cover.

Using an SD Memory Card (inserting/removing a card)

• Insert an SD memory card into the card slot located on the bottom of the

recorder and press it down until the card is latched.

• To remove or replace the SD card, lightly press the card downwards to

release and then eject the card.

NOTE: An SD card is NOT supplied and needs to be purchased separately.

Selecting the Focus Range

• Slide the Macro/Normal lens switch to select the required focus range.

Top View

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Quick Start Guide (Cont.)

• Normal: Set to Normal for typical video or picture taking when the

subject is located about 1.5m or more from the camcorder.

• Macro: Set to Macro only for shooting very close-up objects located

just 15–25cm from the camcorder.

NOTE: After using the camcorder on the Macro position for very close-up

video recording, make sure you always reset the switch to Normal
for regular use.

Powering the Camcorder ON and OFF

• Open the LCD screen.

• Press and hold the Power button for two to three seconds to turn the

power ON. The power indicator will light, the camcorder and the LCD will
display.

• Press and hold the Power button again for two to three seconds to turn

the power OFF when camcorder is active.

• Auto Power OFF: Your camcorder has an Auto Power OFF feature

to help save battery power. This feature will turn the power OFF
automatically after 1 minute of inactivity. The Auto Power OFF time may
be set to 1, 3 or 5 minutes (see ‘Setup Menu mode’ for details).

• Low Power / Battery Level Indicator: The low power icon will

appear on the LCD screen when the batteries are exhausted and the
camcorder will be automatically turned OFF. Replace exhausted batteries.