HD-DV Camcorder
User’s Manual
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Table of Contents
About this manual ............................................................. v
Copyright ........................................................................... v
Precautions ...................................................................... vi
Before You Start ............................................................. viii
1 Introducing the camcorder........................ 1
1.1 System requirements ............................................... 1
1.2 Features .................................................................. 1
1.3 Unpacking the camcorder ...................................... 2
1.4 About the camcorder .............................................. 3
1.4.1 Front view ................................................... 3
1.4.2 Top view ..................................................... 3
1.4.3 Bottom view ............................................... 4
1.4.4 Right view ................................................... 4
1.4.5 Left view ..................................................... 5
1.4.6 Back view .................................................... 5
1.4.7 Adjusting the LCD display ....................... 6
1.4.8 About the LEDs ........................................ 10
2 Getting started ...........................................11
2.1 Inserting an SD card ............................................ 11
2.2 Inserting the battery ............................................. 13
2.3 Charging the battery............................................. 15
2.4 Turning on/ off the camcorder ............................. 15
2.5 Changing modes ................................................... 16
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2.6 Before you start .................................................... 16
2.6.1 Setting the date and time ........................ 16
2.6.2 Setting the language ................................ 18
2.6.3 Setting the beep ........................................ 19
2.7 Shoot/Playback video ........................................... 20
2.7.1 Shooting a video clip ............................... 20
2.7.2 Playing the video clip .............................. 22
2.8 Taking/viewing pictures ........................................ 23
2.8.1 Taking a still picture ................................ 23
2.8.2 Viewing images ........................................ 24
2.9 Connecting to a computer .................................... 25
2.10 Connecting to a standard TV ............................... 25
2.11 Connecting to an HDTV ...................................... 26
3 Using the camcorder ................................ 27
3.1 Camcorder and voice recorder mode ................... 27
3.1.1 Camcorder and voice recorder mode .... 27
3.1.2 Using the macro function ....................... 29
3.1.3 Using the AF Lock ................................... 29
3.1.4 Using the Manual Focus ......................... 30
3.1.5 Using the zoom function ......................... 31
3.1.6 Using the LED light ................................. 31
3.1.7 Using the Flash module .......................... 31
3.1.8 Using the Stabilizer function .................. 31
3.1.9 Quick access controls .............................. 31
3.2 Camera mode ........................................................ 32
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3.2.1 Camera mode icons ................................. 32
3.2.2 Using the macro function ....................... 33
3.2.3 Using the AF Lock ................................... 33
3.2.4 Using the Manual Focus ......................... 33
3.2.5 Using the zoom function ......................... 33
3.2.6 Using the LED light module................... 33
3.2.7 Using the flash module ........................... 33
3.2.8 Using the Stabilizer function .................. 34
3.2.9 Quick access controls .............................. 34
3.3 Camcorder Playback mode................................... 35
3.3.1 Camcorder Playback mode icons .......... 35
3.4 Camera Playback mode ........................................ 38
3.4.1 Camera Playback mode icons ................ 38
3.5 Thumbnail mode .................................................. 39
4 Using the menus ....................................... 40
4.1 Camcorder menu .................................................. 40
4.1.1. White balance ........................................... 40
4.1.2. Video resolution ....................................... 41
4.1.3. Quality....................................................... 42
4.1.4. Color effect................................................ 43
4.1.5. Night mode ............................................... 44
4.1.6. Stabilizer ................................................... 45
4.1.7. Capture mode ........................................... 46
4.2 Camcorder playback menu................................... 47
4.2.1 Delete ......................................................... 47
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4.2.2 Protect ....................................................... 49
4.2.3 Autoplay ................................................... 50
4.3 Camera menu ....................................................... 51
4.3.1 White balance ........................................... 51
4.3.2 Resolution ................................................. 52
4.3.3 Color effect................................................ 53
4.3.4 Night mode ............................................... 54
4.3.5 Self timer ................................................... 55
4.4 Camera playback menu ........................................ 56
4.4.1 Delete ......................................................... 56
4.4.2 Protect ....................................................... 58
4.4.3 Autoplay ................................................... 59
4.4.4 DPOF ......................................................... 60
4.5 System menu ......................................................... 61
4.5.1 Setting the beep ........................................ 61
4.5.2 Auto power off ......................................... 61
4.5.3 TV standard .............................................. 62
4.5.4 Format ....................................................... 63
4.5.5 Default ....................................................... 64
4.5.6 Language .................................................. 64
4.5.7 Frequency ................................................. 65
4.5.8 Date/time ................................................. 65
Appendix ......................................................................... 66
Specifications .................................................................. 66
Troubleshooting .............................................................. 69
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Preface
Congratulations on your purchase of this advanced camcorder.
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. If the contents of this
manual do not tally with the camera, please take the camera as a
criterion, and our company reserves the right to change the
contents or technical rules without notice in advance. Also, the
manufacturer reserves the right to change the technical specification
in advance without notice.
If the accessories do not tally with the actual package, please take
the actual package as a criterion.
Copyright
© Copyright 2010.
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, manual or
otherwise, without the prior written permission of the
manufacturer.
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Precautions
General precautions
Do not use or store the product in dusty, dirty, or sandy areas,
as its components may be damaged.
Do not store the product in a hot environment. High
temperatures can shorten the life of electronic devices, damage
batteries 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 form inside,
which may damage the electronic circuits.
Do not attempt to open the casing or attempt your own repairs.
High-voltage internal components create the risk of electric
shock when exposed.
Do not drop or knock the product. Rough handling may
damage the internal components.
Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents or strong
detergents to clean the product. Wipe the product with a
slightly damp soft cloth.
Do not fire the flash while it is too close to the subject's eyes.
Intense light from the flash can cause eye damage if it is fired
too close to the eyes. When using the flash, the camera should
be at least one meter from the eyes of the subject.
Do not open battery cover while an image is being recorded.
Doing so will not only make storage of the current image
impossible, it can also corrupt other image data already stored
in file.
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.
Test for proper operation before using the camera.
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Notes on the LCD Screen
Be very careful to ensure the fluid contained in the LCD screen does
not escape if the screen becomes cracked or damaged. If this occurs,
follow these steps:
If the fluids make contact with skin, wipe it with a clean cloth
then rinse with a large amount of water.
If the fluid makes contact with eyes, wash eyes with clean
water for at least 15 minutes and go to the hospital as soon as
possible.
If the fluid is swallowed, first rinse mouth with water, then
drink a large amount of water and induce vomiting. Go to the
hospital as soon as possible.
Operation conditions
This camera is designed for use in temperatures ranging from
0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F).
Do not use or keep the camera in the following areas:
- In areas subject to direct sunlight
- In areas subject to high humidity or dust
- Near air conditioners, heaters, or other areas subject to
temperature extremes
- Inside of a closed vehicle, especially one parked in the sun.
- In areas subject to strong vibration
Power supply
Use only the type of battery that came with your camera.
Using any other type of battery may damage the equipment
and invalidate the warranty.
Ensure the battery is inserted correctly. Inserting the battery
incorrectly can cause damage to the product and possibly start
a fire.
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Remove the battery to avoid the fluid leakage if the camera is
not going to be used for a long time.
If the battery is crushed or damaged, remove it immediately to
avoid the battery fluid leakage and abnormal expansion.
Before You Start
Take some test shots before performing a formal
recording.
Before taking pictures with this DV camera in any important
occasion (such as a wedding ceremony or an overseas trip), do test
the DV camera beforehand to ensure that it functions properly. Any
additional loss caused by the malfunction of this product (such as
costs of photography or any loss of benefit generated by the
photography) is not the responsibility of the manufacturer and no
compensation will be given for it.
Copyright information
Take care to observe "No Photography" notices in certain locations.
In these cases, you cannot record any live performance,
improvisation or exhibits, even for personal purposes. Any transfer
of pictures or memory card data must be conducted under the
constraints of copyright law.
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1 Introducing the camcorder
Read this section to learn about the features and functions of the
camcorder. This chapter also covers system requirements, package
contents, and descriptions of the hardware components.
1.1 System requirements
The camcorder requires a PC with the following specifications:
Operating System : Windows XP SP2 32/64bit, Vista 32/64bit
and Windows7 32/64bit
CPU: Intel/AMD Dual-Core or above
Memory: At least 1GB or above
Graphic Card: DirectX 9 is must, DirectX 10 is
recommendation
Interface: Standard USB 1.1 Port or Higher
Hard Disk: At least 2GB of Available Disk Space
1.2 Features
The camcorder offers a variety of features and functions including:
HD Digital camcorder
Digital camera – (max. 12 Megapixels )
Voice recorder
USB mass storage
5x optical zoom, 4x digital (1080P without Digital Zoom)
SD card reader
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AV cable
CD-ROM
(Application software)
HDMI cable
(Optional)
Camcorder
Pouch
USB cable
User manual
Power cord
Li-ion battery
NP-120
Battery charger
1.3 Unpacking the camcorder
The following items should be present in the package. If any item is
missing or appears damaged, contact your dealer immediately.
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Lens
Flash module
Self-timer LED
LED light
Battery cover latch
Shutter button
1.4 About the camcorder
Refer to the following illustrations to familiarize yourself with the
buttons and controls of this camcorder.
1.4.1 Front view
1.4.2 Top view
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Tripod mount
Lens cover
latch
Flash switch
LCD screen
cover
Microphone
Display button
LED light button
Power
button
Playback
button
SD card cover latch
MENU button
1.4.3 Bottom view
1.4.4 Right view
1.4.5 Left view
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Hand strap
Battery cover
Speaker
Mode dial
REC.STOP button
HD Output
USB/ AV Output
Camera Status LED
Joystick
Power LED
1.4.6 Back view
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1.4.7 Adjusting the LCD display
Flip and twist the LCD screen as shown while capturing a still
image or recording a video clip.
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Button
Name
Function
Power
button
Press and hold to turn power on/off.
Menu button
Press to display main OSD menus.
Mode dial
Use to turn Camcorder, Camera, and
SET modes. In Camcorder mode,
press the REC.STOP button to start
and stop recording. In Camcorder
Playback mode, press the REC.STOP
to pause/restart playing.
Joystick
In Camcorder and Camera mode:
1. Move up/ down to adjust the
exposure settings.
2. Press the joystick inwards to
enable AF Lock. The AF Lock
icon appears on the screen.
3. Press the joystick right
repeatedly to switch to the MF
mode. The MF icon appears on
the screen when in MF mode.
4. Move right to enable the macro
function. A icon appears on
the LCD screen when enabled.
5. Move left to adjust the white
See the table below for a description of each button’s function.
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balance settings.
In Camera Playback mode:
1. Move right and left to view the
stored images.
2. When the image is zoomed in,
the LCD screen shows
up/down/left/right direction
keys. You may press the joystick
to move the image.
3. Move Joystick button up to
show all stored files in a 3x2
matrix thumbnail view.
4. In the Thumbnail mode, move
up, down, left, right to select the
thumbnail images and then
press the center joystick button
to view the image in full screen
mode.
In Camcorder Playback mode:
1. Press right and left to view the
stored video clips and press the
center joystick button to play/
stop the video clips.
2. In Playing mode, move right to
fast-forward a video clip and
move left to rewind a video clip.
3. Move joystick button up to
show all stored files in a 3x2
matrix thumbnail view.
4. In the Thumbnail mode, move
up, down, left, right to select a
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desired video clip and then
press the center joystick button
to show the video clip.
In SET mode, press up and down
to highlight menu items and press
the center joystick button to
confirm.
Shutter
button
In Camera mode, press to take a
photo.
In Camcorder mode, you can also
press to take a photo before
recording a video clip.
Playback
button
In Camcorder and Camera mode,
press to enter playback mode.
Display
button
Press once to turn off all OSD icons
and press again to display all OSD
icons off.
Zoom button
In Camcorder and Camera modes,
press right/ left to zoom in and
out.
In Camera Playback mode:
In a 3x2 matrix thumbnail view,
move zoom button to right to exit
the view.
In Camcorder Playback mode:
1. Press left/ right to increase or
decrease the volume of the
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video clip.
2. In a 3x2 matrix thumbnail view,
move zoom button to right to
exit the view.
LED light
button
In Camcorder and Camera modes,
press the button to turn on/ off the
increase light.
SD card
cover latch
Slide the latch to open the SD card
cover when you insert the SD card.
LED
Color
Definition
Power /
Busy
Green
Power-on
Red Blinking
Recording
Camera
Status
Red
Camera busy
Red Blinking
Self-timer is activated
and flash in charge.
Red Blinking
Rapidly
2 seconds self-timer
remaining.
Self-timer
Red Blinking
Self-timer is activated.
Red Blinking
Rapidly
2 seconds self-timer
remaining.
1.4.8 About the LEDs
The following table describes the camera LEDs:
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2 Getting started
Read this section to learn how to start using the camcorder. This
section covers basic functions such as switching on, inserting the
battery and memory cards, and configuring preliminary settings.
See later chapters for advanced functions.
2.1 Inserting an SD card
An SD card can be installed in the camcorder to provide additional
storage space for still images, video clips, or other files.
1. Open the LCD screen cover and move the SD card cover
latch in the direction of the arrow to open the SD card
compartment cover.
2. Insert an SD card, making sure the contacts are facing
upwards.
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3. Close the SD card compartment cover.
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Note:
Install the battery exactly as described here. Installing the
battery incorrectly could cause damage to the camcorder and
possibly start a fire.
2.2 Inserting the battery
This camcorder is designed to use a rechargeable Li-ion battery.
Only use the batteries supplied or similar batteries recommended
by the manufacturer or your dealer.
1. Slide the battery cover latch as shown and then the
battery cover opens automatically.
2. Insert the battery as shown.
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3. Close the battery cover as shown.
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Notes:
Closing and opening the LCD screen can power on/off the
camera.
2.3 Charging the battery
You can charge the battery with the charging unit provided. Follow
the below steps to charge your battery.
1. Insert the Li-ion battery into the charging bay. Connect
one end of the power cord to the charging unit and then
plug the other end to the wall outlet as shown.
2. The orange LED will light up for proper charging.
3. After full charge, the LED turns to green.
4. It takes about 290 minutes to achieve full charge. Actual
charging time depends on current battery capacity and
charging conditions.
2.4 Turning on/ off the camcorder
Press and hold the power button to turn the camcorder on/off.
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