Polaroid iD-820 Operating Instructions

Contents
Disclaimer ................................................................ 6
Precauctions................................................ 7
General precautions ............................................... 7
Power Supply .......................................................... 8
1 Overall Introduction ............................ 9
1.1 System Requirements................................... 9
1.3 Accessories ................................................. 10
1.4 External View ............................................... 11
1.5 Adjusting LCD Display................................ 12
2 Getting Started................................... 13
2.1 Inserting SD Card ........................................ 13
2.2 Loading the Battery..................................... 14
2.3 Charging the Battery ................................... 16
2.4 The Gestures of Using the Touch Screen. 17
2.4.1 Single touch ......................................... 17
2.4.2 Slide ..................................................... 18
2.4.3 Rotate .................................................. 18
2.5 Buttons & Functions ................................... 19
2.6 About LED Indicators.................................. 19
2.7 Initial Settings Before Use.......................... 20
2.7.1 Setting Date and Time ......................... 20
2.7.2 .Setting Language................................ 20
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3 LCD Display Information .................. 21
3.1 In DV Mode ................................................... 21
3.2 In Voice Recording Mode............................ 23
3.3 In DSC Mode ................................................ 24
4 Using the Camera.............................. 26
4.1 Shooting a Movie Clip ................................. 26
4.2 Voice Recording Mode................................ 26
4.3 Movie Clip / Voice Clip Playback................ 27
4.4 Shooting / Playback Photos ....................... 31
4.4.1 Shooting Photos .................................. 31
4.4.2 Playback Photos .................................. 31
5 LCD Display Information .................. 33
5.1 DV Playback Mode....................................... 33
5.2 Voice Recording Playback Mode ............... 34
5.3 DSC Playback Mode.................................... 35
6 Menu Options .................................... 36
6.1 Menus of Movie Clip Mode ......................... 36
6.1.1 Quality.................................................. 36
6.1.2 Resolution ............................................ 37
6.1.3 Pre-recording ....................................... 39
6.1.4 Time Lapse .......................................... 41
6.1.5 Dual streams........................................ 42
6.1.6 Face Detection..................................... 43
6.1.7 Scene Mode......................................... 44
6.1.8 White Balance...................................... 45
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6.1.9 Effect.................................................... 46
6.1.10 Metering ............................................... 47
6.1.11 EV Compensation................................ 48
6.1.12 Backlight .............................................. 48
6.1.13 Contrast ............................................... 49
6.1.14 Sharpness............................................ 50
6.1.15 Motion Detection.................................. 51
6.2 Menu Options of Movie Clip / Voice Playback 53
6.2.1 File Protection ...................................... 53
6.2.2 .Play Options........................................ 54
6.2.3 Delete................................................... 55
6.3 Menu Options of Camera Mode ................. 56
6.3.1 Quality.................................................. 56
6.3.2 Photo Size............................................ 57
6.3.3 Capture Mode ...................................... 58
6.3.4 Instant View ......................................... 59
6.3.5 Face Detection..................................... 59
6.3.6 Scene Mode......................................... 60
6.3.7 White Balance...................................... 61
6.3.8 Effect.................................................... 62
6.3.9 Metering ............................................... 63
6.3.10 AE ISO ................................................. 64
6.3.11 EV Compensation................................ 65
6.3.12 Backlight .............................................. 66
6.3.13 Contrast ............................................... 67
6.3.14 Sharpness............................................ 68
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6.4 Menu Options of Photo Playback .............. 69
6.4.1 File Protection ...................................... 69
6.4.2 Slide Show Setting............................... 70
6.4.3 Slide Show Effect................................. 70
6.4.4 Delete................................................... 71
6.4.5 DPOF ................................................... 72
6.4.6 Rotate .................................................. 73
6.5 Setting Menu ................................................ 74
6.5.1 TV Type................................................ 74
6.5.2 File Number (Default: Serial) ............... 76
6.5.3 Date / Time........................................... 76
6.5.4 Format.................................................. 77
6.5.5 Default Setting ..................................... 77
6.5.6 LCD Brightness.................................... 78
6.5.7 Date/Time Stamp ................................. 78
6.5.8 Auto Power Off..................................... 79
6.5.9 Language ............................................. 79
6.5.10 Flicker .................................................. 80
6.5.11 Information ........................................... 81
6.5.12 Sound................................................... 81
6.5.13 Start Logo............................................. 82
6.5.14 Digital Zoom......................................... 83
7 PC and TV Connection...................... 84
7.1 Connecting to the Computer...................... 84
7.2 Connecting to the Standard TV.................. 84
7.3 Connecting to the HD TV ............................ 85
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8 Installing the Software ...................... 86
9 Editing Software ................................ 87
10 Appendix ............................................ 88
Specifications........................................................ 88
Troubleshooting.................................................... 90
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Thank you for purchasing this Digital Video Camera. Please read this manual thoroughly and keep it in a safe place for future reference.
Disclaimer
Our company endeavors to ensure the contents of this manual are correct and up-to-date. However, we do not guarantee the accuracy of the contents of this manual. In case there is any discrepancy between this manual and the Digital Video Camera, please use this camera as the basis. We reserve the right to change any content or technical rule without prior notification. In addition, the manufacturer reserves the right to change technical specifications and package contents without prior notification.
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Precauctions
General precautions
Please do not disassemble or use any way to modify the product by yourself, which may corrupt the product or cause electric shock.
Keep the Digital Video Camera away from the reach of children or animals to prevent them from swallowing the batteries or small accessories.
Stop using in case there is any kind of liquid or foreign object enters the Digital Video Camera. Turn off the Digital Video Camera and contact your dealer for help if it occurs.
Do not operate the Digital Video Camera with wet hands; it may cause electric shock.
Do not place or store the product in an environment of high temperature to avoid damage. The camera is designed for use in the temperature between 0°C and 40°C (32°F a nd 104°F).
Do not store the product in the dusty/sandy/dirty place, or the area which is close to air condition/heater. Otherwise it may be ruined.
Do not open the battery cover while recording the image. By doing so, the current image is unable to store, it may also corrupt other image data already stored in file.
Please test this Digital Video Camera to ensure it is in normal operations before using it in any important occasion(such as wedding or overseas trip).
This Digital Video Camera is unsuitable for filming any barcode.
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Power Supply
Please ensure using the provided battery or battery charger attached to this Digital Video Camera. Using any other type of battery of battery charger might damage the facility and render the guarantee void.
Make sure the batteries are in the correct position. Error in the orientation of batteries might damage this product and result in fire.
Please take out the batteries to avoid leaking of battery fluid or abnormal expansion if the Digital Video Camera is not in used for a long period of time.
Please remove the crashed or damaged battery right away to avoid leaking of battery fluid or abnormal expansion.
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1 Overall Introduction
Please read this chapter to understand the features and functions of this Digital Video Camera. This chapter also includes the description of system requirement, package contents, and hardware components.
1.1 System Requirements
This Digital Video Camera requires a unit of computer with the following specifications:
Windows® 7 / Vista / XP / 2000 operating system or Mac OS
10.3 ~10.4
A CPU of at least the equivalent of Intel® Pentium 4 2.8GHz I
At least 2 GB of RAM
Standard USB 2.0 connection port
At least 64MB of display card
Note: USB 1.1 allows you to transmit files to the host, but using USB 2.0 connection port could increase the transmission speed far faster.
1.2 Features
This Digital Video Camera provides many features and functions including:
High resolution pixel camera (Video: Maximum 1080P, photo: maximum 16 million pixels)
Touch screen
Time lapse
3 seconds Pre-recording
Dual Streams
Capturing a still image in video playback
In addition, this Digital Video Camera can be used as a USB disk or an SD card reader.
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1.3 Accessories
This package should contain the following items. In case there is any missing or damaged item, please contact your dealer immediately.
ԘʳDigital video camera ԙʳPouch ԚQuick Guide
ԛʳSoftware CD ԜʳHDMI cable ԝʳVideo cable
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ԞʳUSB cable ԟʳLithium battery ԠʳAdaptor
ԡʳ Wrist Strap
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1.4 External View
1 Lens 10 Tripod Socket 2 LED torch 11 SD Card Slot 3 Self-timer Indicator 12 Hand Strap 4 Recording/ Shutter Button 13 Recording/ Shutter Button 5 Zoom Button 14 USB/HD/TV Output 6 Status LED 15 Speaker 7 Microphone 16 8 Power Button 17 9 Battery Door 18
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1.5 Adjusting LCD Display
Before taking pictures or recording movie clips, please rotate according to the illustrations below.
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2 Getting Started
2.1 Inserting SD Card
1. Insert the SD card gently into the slot. Make sure the copper contact faces upwards.
Note: Do not remove or insert SD cards when the power of the Digital Video Camera is on to avoid damaging files.
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2.2 Loading the Battery
Please use only the battery provided or recommended by the manufacturer or dealer.
Note: Insert the battery correctly according to this description. Error in inserting battery could result in non-repairable damage to this Digital Video Camera..
1. Open battery cover.
Battery Status Indicator:
Battery full
Battery half full
Battery empty
y Charging battery (A new battery should be
charged at least 4 hours.)
y The device power is supplied by DC input. (No
batteries inside.)
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2. Insert the battery according to the illustration.
3. Close the battery cover.
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2.3 Charging the Battery
You can use the adaptor attached to charge the lithium lion battery.
Insert the lithium battery into the Digital Video Camera and connect to the cable of the adaptor.
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2.4 The Gestures of Using the Touch Screen
2.4.1 Single touch
1. You can also touch hotkey to change settings as shown below (Take DV function as an example).
z Resolution setting
z LED light (On / Off)
z Face detection
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2.4.2 Slide
Slide right or left to view the previous file or the next file under the [Playback] Mode.
2.4.3 Rotate
Under [Playback] Mode, you can rotate the image by 90°/step as shown below.
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2.5 Buttons & Functions
Description Button Function
Power
Button
Recording
Button /
Shutter
Button
Zoom
Button
To turn ON/OFF the Digital Video Camera.
To take images / record videos or voices.
This Digital Video Camera is equipped with 120X Digital Zoom: push the button Right (T) to pull in the distance of the subject, or push the button Left (W) to move away the distance from the object.
2.6 About LED Indicators
Below table describes the meaning of the camera LED indicators:
Indicator Color
Power Green Turning power on.
Recording
Self-timer
(Start self-timer
function)
Red blinking Recording
Red blinking Start of Self-timer.
Definition
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2.7 Initial Settings Before Use
2.7.1 Setting Date and Time
1. Power [On] the Digital Video Camera to set up the date and time for the first time. Set the date and time by moving up/down button or touch the screen to select.
2. Touch Up/Down icon to adjust the Year, Date and Time, and touch the
2.7.2 .Setting Language
1. It is automatic to move on to Language setting after setting Date/Time.
2. Touch the screen language icon to adjust the language and touch the
icon to confirm.
to confirm the setting.
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3 LCD Display Information
3.1 In DV Mode
1 Scene mode icon
2 Resolution icon
3 Metering mode
4 White balance icon
5 Remaining recording time icon
6 DV mode icon
7 Battery icon
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8 Exposure compensation icon
9 Histogram icon
10 Playback button
11 Digital Zoom button
12 Menu button
13 Face setection
14 LED light On/Off
15 Resolution button
Memory Status indicator
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Note: When the Date/Time stamp function is turned on, the EIS(electronic image stabilizer) function will be unavailable .
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: SD card indicator;
: Internal memory indicator (displayed
when there is no SD card)
3.2 In Voice Recording Mode
1 Recording time left icon
2 Voice Recording Mode icon
3 Battery icon
4 Playback button
5 Menu button
Memory Status indicator
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when there is no SD card)
: SD card indicator;
: Internal memory indicator (displayed
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3.3 In DSC Mode
1 Scene Mode icon
2 Resolution icon
3 Continuous Shot mode
4 Metering mode
5 White balance icon
6 Self-timer icon
7 Number of pictures left
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8 DSC Mode icon
9 Battery icon
10 EV compensation icon
11 Histogram icon
12 Playback button
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14 Menu button
15 Self timer
16 Flashlight mode selection (off/auto/on)
17 Resolution button
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Digital zoom button
Memory Status indicator
when there is no SD card)
: SD card indicator;
: Internal memory indicator (displayed
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4 Using the Camera
4.1 Shooting a Movie Clip
1. Power [On] the Digital Video Camera and set the [MODE] to the [DV] Mode.
2. Press the [Recording] Button to start/stop recording.
3. The Digital Video Camera will store the movie clip automatically.
Recording Button
4.2 Voice Recording Mode
1. Power [On] the Digital Video Camera, turn the [MODE] Button to switch to the [Voice Recording] Mode.
2. Press [Recording] Button to start/stop voice recording.
Recording Button
Voice recording mode
DV mode
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4.3 Movie Clip / Voice Clip Playback
1. In [Movie] / [Voice] Recording Mode, touch the screen icon (
) to display recently stored files on the LCD screen.
Movie Clip Playback Mode Icon
Voice Recording Playback Mode Icon
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2. Touch the screen to select Playback of the file.
3. To pause the Playback of file, touch the screen icon
4. Touch [ ] icon to return to Movie/Voice Recording Mode.
5. Slow motion playback can be started by touching the [Slow
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/ ).
(
Motion] Button
while a video is being played.
Touch
icon
to adjust the forward and reverse
playback speed when playing video.
Playback speed is as below when the Slow Motion is “ON”:
Rewind 1/2X play Forward Rewind 1/4X play Forward Rewind 1/8X play Forward Rewind 1/16X play Forward Rewind 1/32X play Forward Rewind 1/64X play Forward
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6. It extracts and captures images from the video clip being played. This function can extract and capture images while a video clip is being played.
Press [Shutter] Button in replaying the movie clip. The Digital Video Camera will store images automatically.
Image Resolution
NTSC PAL
1920 x 1080 30p 1920 x 1080 25p
1280 x 720 60p 1280 x 720 50p
1280 x 720 30p 1280 x 720 25p
848 x 480 60p 848 x 480 50p
432 x 240 120p 432 x 240 100p
Note: The image size depends on Image Resolution.
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4.4 Shooting / Playback Photos
4.4.1 Shooting Photos
1. Power [On] the Digital Video Camera and set the [Mode] to the [DSC] Mode.
2. Press [Shutter] Button to capture images which will be stored automatically.
Shutter Button
4.4.2 Playback Photos
1. In [DSC] Mode, touch the screen icon ( ) to display the images on the LCD screen.
DSC mode
Playback photos icon
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2. Touch the screen to playback the designate image.
3. Touch the screen ( or ) to magnify/narrow the image, then you can move the image up/down or left/right, or press [Return] icon (
4. Touch ( ) icon to return to [DSC] Mode.
) to return to the original image.
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5 LCD Display Information
5.1 DV Playback Mode
Please refer to the following table.
1 Recording Mode icon
2
000-0000
3 Resolution icon
Folder and file number
4
5 File Protection icon
6
00:00:00
7 Sound volume button
8 Return button
9 Fast forward playback button
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11 Fast rewind playback button
12 Menu button
13 Slow motion playback button
/
Battery status icon
Length of each Movie Clip
Playback/Pause button
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5.2 Voice Recording Playback Mode
Please refer to the following table.
1 Voice Recording Mode icon
2
000-0000
3 Battery status icon
4
5
00:00:00
6 Sound volume button
7 Return button
8 Fast forward playback button
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10 Fast rewind playback button
11 Menu button
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/
Folder and file number
File Protection icon
Length of each movie clip
Playback/Pause button
5.3 DSC Playback Mode
Please refer to the following table.
1 DSC Mode icon
2
000-0000
3 Resolution icon
4 Battery status icon
5
Number of pictures left
File Protection icon
6 DPOF(Digital Print Order Format) icon
7 Return button
8 Zoom-In button
9 Zoom-Out button
10 Menu button
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6 Menu Options
Please read this chapter to understand the settings and advanced operations of this Digital Video Camera.
6.1 Menus of Movie Clip Mode
Touch [MENU] icon to display menu options of movie clip under the [DV] mode.
6.1.1 Quality
1. Power [On] the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the [DV] mode.
2. Touch [MENU] icon and select [Quality] item.
3. Touch the screen to select [High Bit Rate], [Super Fine], [Fine] or [Normal].
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6.1.2 Resolution
1. Power [On] the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the [DV] mode.
2. Touch [MENU] icon and select [Resolution] item.
3. Touch the screen to select resolution
NTSC
1920 x 1080 30p
1280 x 720 60p
1280 x 720 30p
848 x 480 60p
432 x 240 120p
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PAL
PAL
1920 x 1080 25p
1280 x 720 50p
1280 x 720 25p
848 x 480 50p
432 x 240 100p
Note: The resolution will be different due to various TV Type settings. Please refer to chapter 6.5.1 “TV Type”.
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6.1.3 Pre-recording
Starting this function will save the video 3 seconds before pressing the shutter. This feature is easy for you to control an event at the start without missing any important moment.
1. Touch [MENU] icon and select [Pre-recording] item.
2. Touch the screen to select [On] or [Off].
3. Starting this function starts the pre-recording. The DV Mode icon will appear as . The video recorded 3 seconds before will be saved.
Recording Button Pre-recording Mode
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Recording is on
4. To exit the pre-recording function, please enter the menu and turn off the pre-recording function. You will then be returned to the normal recording mode.
Note:
1. If starting the pre-recording function or pressing the [Recording] Button within
3 seconds of completing the pre-recording, then the Digital Video Camera will not record the complete content 3 seconds before pressing the button.
2. Please notice the following restrictions with pre-recording:
- Pre-recording is not available with time lapse.
- Pre-recording is not available under DSC Mode or Voice Recording Mode.
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6.1.4 Time Lapse
The function is used to record an event of a very long duration, such as a flower blooming and withering, the process of butterfly metamorphosis, sunrise to sunset, etc. Long events can be shortened into videos with 1 min, 5 min or 30 min duration.
1. Power [On] the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the [DV] mode.
2. Touch [MENU] icon and select [Time lapse] item.
3. Touch the screen to select [Off], [1 minute], [5 minutes] or [30 minutes].
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6.1.5 Dual streams
Starting this function will save the video in two files of different resolution. This is convenient for file sharing on the Internet.
1. Power [On] the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the [DV] mode.
2. Touch [MENU] icon and select [Dual streams] item.
3. Touch the screen to select [Off] or [On].
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6.1.6 Face Detection
Starting this function will focus on the human faces to ensure the clarity of human faces in the images.
1. Power [On] the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the [DV] mode.
2. Touch [MENU] icon and select [Face detection] item.
3. Touch the screen to select [Off] or [On].
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6.1.7 Scene Mode
1. Power [On] the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the [DV] mode.
2. Touch [MENU] icon and select [Scene Mode] item..
3. Touch the screen to select [Auto], [Night], [Sports], [Landscape], [Portrait], [Sunset], [Sand/Snow], [Flower], [Firework] or [Aquarium].
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6.1.8 White Balance
1. Power [On] the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the [DV] mode.
2. Touch [MENU] icon and select [White Balance] item.
3. Touch the screen to select [Auto], [Incandescent], [Daylight], [Cloudy], [Fluorescent] or [Preset].
Auto
Incandescent
Daylight
Cloudy
Fluorescent
Preset
Automatic white balance adjustment.
The setting is suitable for Incandescent lamp lighting, or environments with dark light.
For daylight recording.
For cloudy or shady environments.
For fluorescent lamp lighting, or environments with bright light.
Preset on a plain white background for more realistic white balance value.
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6.1.9 Effect
1. Power [On] the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the [DV] mode.
2. Touch[MENU] icon and select [Effect] item.
3. Touch the screen to select [Normal], [Art], [Sepia], [Negative], [B/W(Black/White)] or [Vivid].
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Normal
Art
Sepia
Negative
B/W
Vivid
Recordings with natural color.
Recordings with oil painting color.
Recordings with sepia-toned color.
Recordings with negative color.
Recordings with black/white color.
Recordings with bright color.
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6.1.10 Metering
1. Power [On] the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the [DV] mode.
2. Touch [MENU] icon and select [Metering] item.
3. Touch the screen to select [Center], [Average] or [Spot].
Center
Average
Spot
To preserve background details while letting lighting conditions at the center of the frame define exposure.
For exposure to be evenly distributed around the selected frame.
To ensure correct exposure for the object even if the background is very bright or very dark.
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6.1.11 EV Compensation
Use this function to adjust the value of EV compensation, which is ranged form -2.0EV to +2.0EV (at 0.3EV increment). The higher the EV value, the brighter the image will be.
1. Power [On] the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the [DV] mode.
2. Touch [MENU] icon and select the [EV Compensation] item.
3. Touch the screen to increase or decrease the value.
6.1.12 Backlight
1. Power [On] the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the [DV] mode.
2. Touch [MENU] icon and Touch the screen to select the [Backlight] item.
3. Touch the screen to select [Off] or [On].
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6.1.13 Contrast
1. Power [On] the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the [DV] mode.
2. Touch [MENU] icon and touch the screen to select the [Contrast] item.
3. Touch the screen to select [Normal], [High] or [Low].
Normal
High
Low
For normal scenes.
For brighter scenes.
For darker scenes.
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6.1.14 Sharpness
1. Power [On] the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the [DV] mode.
2. Touch [MENU] icon and select the [Sharpness] item.
3. Touch the screen to select [Normal], [High] or [Low].
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Normal
High
Low
For normal scenes.
For sharper scenes.
For softer scenes.
6.1.15 Motion Detection
1. Power [On] the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the [DV] mode.
2. Touch [MENU] icon and select the [Motion Detection] item.
3. Touch the screen to select [Off] or [On]..
The following image will be shown when the motion detection function is on:
Motion Detection
On
When there are objects moving in front of the lens, the Digital Video Camera will detect them, the green pillar starts to change, when the green pillar fills up the grid, recording starts automatically without the need to press [Recording] Button.
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Start recording
When the green pillar disappears, it means the object is still or has left the detecting range. At this time, the video recording stops automatically without the need to press [Recording] Button.
End recording
Note: The Motion Detection function is unavailable when the resolution is set at 432x240 (120/100fps)
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6.2 Menu Options of Movie Clip / Voice
Playback
When in [Movie Clip]/ [Voice] playback mode, press the [MENU] Button to show the movie clip options menu.
6.2.1 File Protection
1. Power [On] the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the [Movie Clip] / [Voice] mode.
2. Touch [MENU] Button and touch the screen to select the [File Protection] item.
3. Touch the screen to select [Protect One], [Unprotect One], [protect All] or [Unprotect All].
4. The icon represents the file is under protection.
Protect One
Unprotect One
Protect All
Unprotect All
Note᧶᧶᧶To unlock the file from Protect, repeat steps stated above. After the file is
unlocked from Protect mode, the locked
Protect one file.
Unprotect one file.
Protect all files.
Unprotect all files.
icon will disappear
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6.2.2 Play Options
1. Power [On] the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the [Movie Clip] / [Voice] mode.
2. Touch [MENU] icon and select the [Play Options] item.
3. Touch the screen to select [Play one], [Play all], [Repeat one] or [Repeat all].
Play One
Play All
Repeat One
Repeat All
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To playback one file.
To playback all files.
To replay single file.
To replay all files.
6.2.3 Delete
1. Power [On] the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the
[Movie Clip] / [Voice] mode.
2. Select the file to be deleted, touch [MENU] icon and select the
[Delete] item.
3. Touch the screen to select [Delete one], [Delete all] or [Delete
selections]. Press [OK] Button to delete file(s).
4. Touch the screen to select [O] / [X] and press [OK] Button to
delete file(s).
5. You can select the [Delete Selections] item to delete certain file.
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Delete One
Delete one file.
Delete All
Delete Selections
Delete all files.
Select the file and delete.
Note: The files cannot be recovered once deleted. Therefore, please make sure you have a backup file before delete. The protect files will not be able to delete. You must unlock the file before deleting it.
6.3 Menu Options of Camera Mode
During [DSC] Mode, touch [MENU] icon to display camera mode option menu.
6.3.1 Quality
1. Power [On] the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the
[DSC] mode.
2. Touch [MENU] icon and select the [Quality] item.
3. Touch the screen to select [Super Fine], [Fine] or [Normal].
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6.3.2 Photo Size
1. Power [On] the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the
[DSC] mode.
2. Touch[MENU] icon and select the [Photo size] item.
3. Touch the screen to select [16M], [8M], [5M] or [3M].
16M
8M
5M
3M
4608 x 3456 pixels (Interpolation)
3200 x 2400 pixels (Interpolation)
2592 x 1944 pixels
2048 x 1536 pixels
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6.3.3 Capture Mode
1. Power [On] the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the
[DSC] mode.
2. Touch [MENU] icon and select the [Capture Mode] item.
3. Touch the screen to select [Normal], [Continue shot], [AEB
mode], [Fast cont.] or [Super fast cont.].
Normal
Continue shot
AEB mode
Fast Cont.
Super Fast Cont.
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Shoot single photo.
Shoot photos continually.
Shoot three photos continually.(For brighter, normal, darker photo each)
Shoot 10 photos continually.
Shoot 30 photos continually.
6.3.4 Instant View
1. Power [On] the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the
[DSC] mode.
2. Touch [MENU] icon and select the [Instant view] item.
3. Touch the screen to select [Off], [1 second], [3 seconds] or [5
seconds].
6.3.5 Face Detection
Starting this function will focus on the human faces to ensure the clarity of human faces in the images.
1. Power [On] the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the
[DSC] mode.
2. Touch [MENU] icon and select the [Face Detection] item.
3. Touch the screen to select [Off] or [On].
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6.3.6 Scene Mode
1. Power [On] the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the
[DSC] mode.
2. Touch [MENU] icon and select the [Scene Mode] item.
3. Touch the screen to select [Auto], [Night], [Sports], [Landscape],
[Portrait], [Sunset], [Sand/Snow], [Flower], [Firework] or [Aquarium].
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6.3.7 White Balance
1. Power [On] the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the
[DSC] mode.
2. Touch [MENU] icon and select the [White Balance] item.
3. Touch the screen to select [Auto], [Incandescent], [Daylight],
[Cloudy], [Fluorescent] or [Preset].
Auto
Incandescent
Daylight
Cloudy
Fluorescent
Preset
Automatic white balance adjustment.
The setting is suitable for Incandescent lamp lighting, or environments with dark light.
For daylight recording.
For cloudy or shady environments.
For fluorescent lamp lighting, or environments with bright light.
Preset on a plain white background for more realistic white balance value.
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6.3.8 Effect
1. Power [On] the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the
[DSC] mode.
2. Touch [MENU] icon and select the [Effect] item.
3. Touch the screen to select [Normal], [Art], [Sepia], [Negative],
[B/W(Black/White)] or [Vivid].
Normal
Images with nature color.
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Art
Sepia
Negative
B/W
Vivid
Images with oil painting color.
Images with sepia-toned color.
Images with negative color.
Images with black/white color.
Images with bright color.
6.3.9 Metering
1. Power [On] the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the
[DSC] mode.
2. Touch [MENU] icon and select the [Metering] item.
3. Touch the screen to select [Center], [Average] or [Spot].
Center
Average
Spot
To preserve background details while letting lighting conditions at the center of the frame define exposure.
For exposure to be evenly distributed around the selected frame.
To ensure correct exposure for the object even if the background is very bright or very dark.
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6.3.10 AE ISO
1. Power [On] the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the
[DSC] mode.
2. Touch [MENU] icon and select the [AE ISO] item.
3. Touch the screen to select [ISO Auto], [ISO 100], [ISO 200],
[ISO 400], [ISO 800], [ISO 1600], [ISO 3200] or [ISO 6400].
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6.3.11 EV Compensation
Use this function to adjust the value of EV compensation, which is ranged form -2.0EV to +2.0EV (at 0.3EV increment). The higher the EV value, the brighter the image will be.
1. Power [On] the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the
[DSC] mode.
2. Touch [MENU] icon and select the [EV Compensation] item.
3. Touch the screen to increase or decrease the value.
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6.3.12 Backlight
1. Power [On] the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the
[DSC] mode.
2. Touch [MENU] icon and select the [Backlight] item.
3. Touch the screen to select [Off] or [On].
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6.3.13 Contrast
1. Power [On] the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the
[DSC] mode.
2. Touch [MENU] icon and select the [Contrast] item.
3. Touch the screen to select [Normal], [High] or [Low].
Normal
High
Low
Images with normal scenes.
Images with brighter scenes.
Images with darker scenes.
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6.3.14 Sharpness
1. Power [On] the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the
[DSC] mode.
2. Touch [MENU] icon and select the [Sharpness] item.
3. Touch the screen to select [Normal], [High] or [Low].
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Normal
High
Low
Images with normal scenes.
Images with brighter scenes.
Images with darker scenes.
6.4 Menu Options of Photo Playback
6.4.1 File Protection
1. Power [On] the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the
[Playback] mode.
2. Touch [MENU] icon and touch the screen to select the [File
Protection] item.
3. The locked icon will be shown to indicate the file is under
protection.
Protect One
Unprotect One
Protect All
Unprotect All
Note: Repeat above-mentioned steps to unlock the file. When the file is unlocked, the locked icon will disappear.
Protect one file.
Unprotect one file.
Protect all files.
Unprotect all files.
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6.4.2 Slide Show Setting
1. Power [On] the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the
[Playback] mode.
2. Touch [MENU] icon and select the [Slide Show Setting] item.
3. Touch the screen to select [Off], [1 second] or [3 seconds].
6.4.3 Slide Show Effect
1. Power [On] the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the
[Playback] mode.
2. Touch [MENU] icon and select the [Slide Show Effect] item.
3. Touch the screen to select [Fading] or [Flying].
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6.4.4 Delete
1. Power [On] the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the
[Playback] mode.
2. Select the file to be deleted, Touch the [MENU] icon and select
the [Delete] item .
3. Touch the screen to select [Delete one], [Delete all] or [Delete
selections].
4. Touch the screen to select [O] or [X] to delete file(s).
5. You can select [Delete Selections] to delete certain file.
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Delete One
Delete one file.
Delete All
Delete Selections
Note: The files cannot be recovered once deleted. Therefore, please make sure you have a backup file before delete. The protect files will not be able to delete. You must unlock the file before deleting the protected file.
Delete all files.
Choose the file and delete.
6.4.5 DPOF
Use DPOF(Digital Print Order Format) to mark the printing information stored in the memory card.
1. Power [On] the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the
[Playback] mode.
2. Touch [MENU] icon and select the [DPOF] item.
3. Touch the screen to select [DPOF One], [DPOF All], [Reset One]
or [Reset All]. The DPOF icon is in order for printing.
Notes:
1. A memory card is necessary for using DPOF function.
2. All videos/pictures are in order for printing after setting DPOF.
will appear to indicate the file
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6.4.6 Rotate
1. Power [On] the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the
[Playback] mode.
2. Touch the screen to select the desired file.
3. Touch the screen to select [Menu].
4. Touch the screen to select [Left 90] or [Right 90]. The image will
rotate left/right by 90 degrees.
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6.5 Setting Menu
Setting Menu can be applied on all kinds of the Digital Video Camera settings.
6.5.1 TV Type
1. Power [On] the Digital Video Camera and enter the [Menu] page by touching [Menu] icon when the Digital Video Camera is at the shooting interface.
2. Touch the screen to select “Setting”.
3. Touch the screen to select the [TV type] item.
4. Touch the screen to select [NTSC] or [PAL].
NTSC
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PAL
Note: The video resolution will be different due to various TV Type settings.
Setting reference of TV type
NTSC
PAL
America, Canada, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Taiwan
Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Denmark, Finland, Germany, UK, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Norway
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6.5.2 File Number (Default: Serial)
1. Power [On] the Digital Video Camera and enter the [Menu] page
by touching [Menu] icon when the Digital Video Camera is at the shooting interface.
2. Touch the screen to select “Setting”.
3. Touch the screen to select the [File Number] item.
4. Touch the screen to select [Serial] or [Reset].
Notes:
1. The file number will start from 0001 when setting to [Reset].
2. When setting to [Serial], the stored files will be in serial numbers.
6.5.3 Date / Time
Please refer to the chapter 2.7.1 “Setting Date/Time”.
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6.5.4 Format
Use this function to format the memory card / built-in memory.
1. Power [On] the Digital Video Camera and enter the [Menu] page
by touching [Menu] icon when the Digital Video Camera is at the shooting interface.
2. Touch the screen to select “Setting”.
3. Touch the screen to select the [Format] item.
4. Touch the screen to select [O] or [X].
6.5.5 Default Setting
Use this function to reset from all settings to default settings.
1. Power [On] the Digital Video Camera and enter the [Menu] page
by touching [Menu] icon when the Digital Video Camera is at the shooting interface.
2. Touch the screen to select “Setting”.
3. Touch the screen to select the [Default setting] item.
4. Touch the screen to select [O] or [X].
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6.5.6 LCD Brightness
1. Power [On] the Digital Video Camera and enter the [Menu] page by touching [Menu] icon when the Digital Video Camera is at the shooting interface.
2. Touch the screen to select “Setting”.
3. Touch the screen to select the [LCD Brightness] item.
4. Touch the screen to select [Low], [Median] or [High].
6.5.7 Date/Time Stamp
This function is to stamp date/time on photos.
1. Power [On] the Digital Video Camera and enter the [Menu] page by touching [Menu] icon when the Digital Video Camera is at the shooting interface.
2. Touch the screen to select “Setting”.
3. Touch the screen to select the [Date/Time stamp] item.
4. Touch the screen to select [Off], [Date] or [Date/Time].
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6.5.8 Auto Power Off
This function is to power off the Digital Video Camera to save energy after it is not in use for several minutes.
1. Power [On] the Digital Video Camera and enter the [Menu] page by touching [Menu] icon when the Digital Video Camera is at the shooting interface.
2. Touch the screen to select “Setting”.
3. Touch the screen to select the [Auto Power Off] item.
4. Touch the screen to select [Off], [3 minutes] or [5 minutes].
6.5.9 Language
Please refer to chapter 2.7.2 “Setting Language.”
1. Power [On] the Digital Video Camera and enter the [Menu] page
by touching [Menu] icon when the Digital Video Camera is at the shooting interface.
2. Touch the screen to select “Setting”.
3. Touch the screen to select the [Language] item
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4. Touch the screen to select the following languages: English, Deutsch, French, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Turkish, Russian, Thai, Arabic, and Korean.
6.5.10 Flicker
Use this setting to adjust the frequency system which corresponds to your local area.
1. Power [On] the Digital Video Camera and enter the [Menu] page
by touching [Menu] icon when the Digital Video Camera is at the shooting interface.
2. Touch the screen to select “Setting”.
3. Touch the screen to select the [Flicker] item.
4. Touch the screen to select [Auto], [60HZ] or [50HZ].
Reference of frequency setting
50HZ
60HZ
UK, Germany, Spain, Italy, France, Netherlands, Portugal, Russia, China, Japan
USA, Taiwan, Korea, Japan
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6.5.11 Information
This function is to show information on the LCD screen to help you taking better photos/movie clips.
1. Power [On] the Digital Video Camera and enter the [Menu] page by touching [Menu] icon when the Digital Video Camera is at the shooting interface.
2. Touch the screen to select “Setting”.
3. Touch the screen to select the [Information] item.
4. Touch the screen to select [Normal], [Histogram] or [Off].
6.5.12 Sound
Use this function to adjust the sound volume.
1. Power [On] the Digital Video Camera and enter the [Menu] page by touching [Menu] icon when the Digital Video Camera is at the shooting interface
2. Touch the screen to select “Setting”.
3. .Touch the screen select the [Sound] item.
4. Touch the screen to select [Off], [Low], [Median] or [High].
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6.5.13 Start Logo
This function sets up the LCD screen when the Digital Video Camera is turned on.
1. Power [On] the Digital Video Camera and enter the [Menu] page by touching [Menu] icon when the Digital Video Camera is at the shooting interface.
2. Touch the screen to select “Setting”.
3. Touch the screen to select the [Start Logo] item.
4. Touch the screen to select [User setting] Then, you can select a photo as the Start Logo.
5. Turn off then turn on the machine, Digital Video Camera will use the photo you set up as the Start Logo.
6. If you want to cancel the Start Logo you have set up, then select [Default Setting] after you entered the Start Logo selection, the original Start Logo will be restored.
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6.5.14 Digital Zoom
This feature starts the digital zoom function.
1. Power [On] the Digital Video Camera and enter the [Menu] page by touching [Menu] icon when the Digital Video Camera is at the shooting interface.
2. Touch the screen to select “Setting”.
3. Touch the screen to select the [Digital Zoom] item.
4. Touch the screen to select [Off], [x10] or [Maximum].
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7 PC and TV Connection
7.1 Connecting to the Computer
As shown below, use the provided USB cable and connect the Digital Video Camera to a PC for file transmission.
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7.2 Connecting to the Standard TV
As shown below, use the provided video cable and connect the Digital Video Camera to the standard TV.
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7.3 Connecting to the HD TV
As shown below, use the provided HDMI cable to connect the Digital Video Camera to a HD TV for high resolution picture display.
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8 Installing the Software
1. Place the attached CD ROM into the CD player.
2. If the CD does not execute automatically, please use Windows
File Manager to execute the Install_CD.exe file in the CD.
The following screen will be shown up.
3. Press the [Menu] item to start the installation process according to the instructions on-screen.
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9 Editing Software
ArcSoft Total Media Extreme(TME) ™ manages your media for you, and gives you tons of fun and exciting ways to create and share projects featuring your photo, video, and music files. Edit, enhance and add creative effects to your photos. You can
z Create your own movies or photo slide shows complete with
soundtrack.
z Upload your files easily to YouTube™!
z Or share them through simple email attachments or popular
photo printing.
z You can go to http://www.arcsoft.com/
for more information.
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10 Appendix
Specifications
Image sensor 1/3.2 inch. 5 Mega Pixels CMOS sensor
Effective pixels 5 Mega pixel (2592X1944)
Storage media Support SD card and SDHC card (Above Class 4)
ISO Equipment Auto/100/200/400/800/1600/3200/6400
Color effect Normal/BW/Sepia/Art/Negative/Vivid
Lens
Focus range 80cm~ Infinity
Still image
Movie Clip (fps)
Audio Format: ADPCM (WAV)
Zoom Digital Zoom: DSC 60x; Video 120x (Maximum)
FF lens F/2.8, f=4.27mm
Format: JPEG (DPOF, EXIF) Resolution: 16MP(Interpolation), 8M (Interpolation), 5M,
3M
Resolution NTSC PAL
Full HD (1920 x 1080) 30fps 25fps
HD (1280x720) 60fps 50fps
HD (1280x720) 30fps 25fps
WVGA (848x480) 60fps 50fps
WEB (432x240) 120fps 100fps
Format: H.264 (MOV)
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Playback:10x digital zoom
TFT screen 3.0” Touch Panel screen(16:9)
Range:1m
LED Flashlight
Recording: On / Off
Shooting:
off, auto, on
White balance
Exposure -2.0 EV ~ +2.0 EV (1/3 step)
Self-Timer Off, 2 seconds, 10 seconds
Interface
TV output NTSC/PAL
Shutter
Auto Power Off Off, 3 minutes, 5 minutes
Power Source NP-40 (700mAh) Lithium battery
Dimensions 114 (L) x 56 (H) x 20 (W) mm
Weight About 86g (without battery)
Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Incandescent / Fluorescent / Preset
Camera: USB 2.0 (high-speed) Mass storage High disk: USB 2.0(high-speed), HDMI,
USB DC IN
Electronic shutter Auto:1/2 ~1/4000 sec, Night: 2~1/4000 sec.
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Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Cause Solution
Can not turn on the power of Digital Video Camera.
Camera shutdown suddenly.
Pictures are not stored in the memory.
Camera shutdown when using Self-timer shooting picture.
Images are out of focus
Unable to use the external memory card.
All Buttons can not work or camera hangs.
1. Batteries are not inserted correctly.
2. Batteries are dead.
1. Power saving mode already activated.
2. Batteries are dead.
Power off before storing the images.
Batteries in camera are dead.
Object exceeds the range of focus.
1. Memory card is Protected.
2. Memory card contains non-DCF images taken by other cameras.
Short circuit occurred when connecting the camera to other device.
1. Please insert batteries correctly.
2. Replace the batteries.
1. Please turn on the power again.
2. Replace the batteries.
Please change to new batteries when the battery indicator turns to red color.
Change new batteries.
Refocus by zooming in/out.
1. Unlock the memory card.
2. Reformat the memory card. Please make sure to backup the file before reformatting memory card.
Take out batteries in the camera and re-insert again.
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technical support department toll free at 877-408-0033, or for e-mail support, please contact us at polaroid@sakar.com
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