Sakar 32480 User Manual
32480 Digital Video Camera
Owner’s Manual
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Table of Contents
Key Features ..........................................................................................................................4
What your digital video camera includes:................................................................................4
Computer System Requirements............................................................................................5
A Quick Look at your Digital Video Camera............................................................................6
The LCD Display.....................................................................................................................7
Preparing Your Camera for Use .............................................................................................8
Installing a Memory Card........................................................................................................9
The Camera Modes..............................................................................................................12
Setup Mode ..........................................................................................................................13
Starting your DV camera.......................................................................................................22
Video Mode...........................................................................................................................23
Other Functions....................................................................................................................24
Using your DV Camera as a Web Cam ................................................................................28
Video Conferencing ..............................................................................................................30
Installing Digital Images Manager Software..........................................................................32
Transferring Images to your PC............................................................................................39
Maintenance of Your Digital Camera....................................................................................48
Technical Support.................................................................................................................48
Technical Specifications .......................................................................................................49
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing your Digital Video camera. Not only can it shoot video clips and take photos,
it also has the built-in functions of a webcam, which you can use for video conferencing. In addition, an
SD/MMC card can be inserted into the DV camera to expand its memory.
Your camera includes the patented Active Images® technology, the most powerful way to share your
photos that enable you to:
• Create fun, personalized videos
• Select from built-in styles
• Combine selected music with sound track
• Personalize with titles and credits
• Annotate your JPEG photos with sound, text and more
• Generally produce videos created with automatic editing and synchronized transitions and effects.
In short, everything you need to get the most out of your photos.
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Key Features
• 3.1 Megapixel DV camera with choice of 3image resolutions - 2048 x 1536 Pixels (QXGA),
1280x1024 Pixels (SXGA), 640 x 480 Pixel (VGA). The resolution for Video is 320 x 240 pixel
(QVGA).
• 4x digital zoom
• Your DV camera can be used as a Web Cam for Video Conferencing and Instant Messaging.
• 1.5" Color TFT preview screen
• Create your own movies
• Add special effects with Digital Images Software ®Manager
• Record about 177 minutes of video with 1GB SD Card (not included)
• 3 in 1: take digital photos or connect to PC as Web-Cam
• Built in microphone and speaker
• Expansion SD memory slot
What your digital video camera includes:
• Digital Video Camera
• USB cable
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• TV Cable
• Digital Images Software Manager®
• User manual
• Strip
Computer System Requirements
• Windows 2000 or XP
• Pentium II 300 or higher
• 64MB RAM
• 100MB free hard drive space
• CD-ROM drive
• Available USB port
• 16-bit color display adaptor
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A Quick Look at your Digital Video Camera
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The LCD Display
LCD Screen LCD Screen LCD Screen
Normal Mode Playback Mode Playback Mode
Explanation of Icons that Appear on the LCD Monitor
Battery power level
Full battery power Medium battery power Low battery power
Photo quality
Standard quality High quality
Flash
< > Auto < > Force Flash < > No Flash
Shooting Mode
Video Single shot
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Self-timer
ON
Self-timer On
Digital Zoom
4.00X - 4 x Digital Zoom 3.00X - 3 x Digital Zoom 2.00X - 2 x Digital Zoom
1.00X - 1 x Digital Zoom
Preparing Your Camera for Use
Battery Installation
Your DV camera requires three “AAA” batteries. It is recommended that alkaline batteries be used.
1. Slide the battery cover to open the battery compartment.
2. Insert the batteries in accordance with the polarity indicated.
3. Replace the battery cover.
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Note: Unless you are using an SD memory card, opening the battery compartment and/or removing the
battery will erase the videos and photos currently stored in the camera. Download your videos and photos as
often as possible. Data will be lost when the DV camera is turned off or the battery runs low. Do not open the
battery door before turning off your DV camera.
Installing a Memory Card
An SD compatible memory card can be inserted into your DV camera, which will allow an increase in the
number of movies, or photos that can be taken before the need arises to transfer them to a computer.
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NOTE: limited internal memory is provided for test images. Those images will be deleted when camera power
is turned off. Please download the images before power off. SD memory card is required for normal use.
Insert the card by pushing it firmly into the slot next to the battery compartment until it clicks into place.
Once the memory card is inserted the following message will appear on the LCD Monitor:
"Copy To Card
Yes No”
Pressing the left/right button to select “YES” will result in all images in the internal memory of the DV camera
being copied to a new directory in the memory card.
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Pressing the left/right button to select “No” will result in the images remaining in the internal memory of the
DV camera. However such images will not be accessible again until the external memory card is removed or
images are downloaded to a computer.
Pictures copied to the memory card may be accessed in “Playback mode”. In “Playback mode” pictures in the
current directory may be viewed. Use the down arrow to view each directory on the external memory card.
The words “Change directory” will appear followed by the next directory of pictures.
Once an external memory card is inserted in the camera, all the images taken will be stored on the external
memory card.
Caution:
• This product supports SD cards up to 1GB.
• Formatting will delete all data on the SD Memory Card including protected data.
• Do not remove the SD memory Card during formatting as this may damage the card and render it
unusable.
• Be sure to format the card with the camera.
• SD memory cards formatted on a PC or device other than the DV camera should not be used.
• All the data in the built-in memory will be lost if no SD Memory Card has been inserted in the DV when you
change your batteries.
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The Camera Mode
Flash
1. Press FLASH button. The icon will keep flashing on the LCD until the flash is fully charged. The
flash function is forced on.
2. Repeatedly press FLASH to select the icon shown on the LCD. The automatic flash function is
activated.
3. Repeatedly press FLASH to select the icon shown on the LCD, the flash function will be off.
Self-timer
1. Press the button.
2. Press the button.
3. Press button to select ON.
4. Press to confirm. The icon ON will appear on the LCD.
5. Press to activate the self-timer. The timer will count down for 10 seconds before the photo is taken.
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Note:
. The DV will return to standby mode if you do not press any buttons within 5 seconds.
Setup Mode
Image-setting
NB. The default image setting is Auto.
1. Press button.
2. Press button twice
the following menu will appear:
Exposure
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1. Press button to select Exposure.
2. Press to confirm
the following menu will appear:
3. Press / button to select the desired exposure (-1.5 ~ +1.5)
4. Press button to confirm.
White Balance
1. Press button to select White Balance.
2. Press to confirm
the following menu will appear:
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:
3. Press / button to select the appropriate light setting
4. Press button to confirm.
Sharpness
1. Press button to select Sharpness
2. Press to confirm
the following menu will appear
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