SHUOYING DV359 User Manual

DV359英文说明书

英文说明书

英文说明书英文说明书

Table of Contents

Preface…………….……………………………………………………………………….3
FCC Declaration…………………………………………………………..…………….4
SD Memory card basic information………………………………………………………..5
Maintenance of video recorder………………………………………………………..6
Computer System Requirements …………………………………………….. ……………7
Features of video recorder…………………. …………………….. ……………. …………7
Accessories………………………………………………………………………………8
Know Your Video Recorder .…………………………………………………………..9
Buttons and Function Indicators…………………………………………………………13
Basic Operation – Getting Started……………..…………………………………………..15
Battery Installation……………………………………………………………………….15
SD/SDHC Memory Card Installation……………………………………………………15
Turn the video recorder ON and OFF……………………………………………………..16
Basic Functions- Recording Video and taking photos……………………………………17

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Basic Functions- Playback mode…………………………………………………………..17
Advanced Functions- MENU Setup / Internal Setting…………..…………………………18
Setting Date and Time…………………………………………………………………..19
Computer Connection …………………………………………………………………20
Advanced Operation……………………………………………………………………..21
Video Recording/ Still Picture Taking…………………………………………………….21
Video Recording/ Still Picture – Menu Set-up………………….…………………….25
Playback Mode…………………………………………………………………………29
Playback Mode– Menu Set-up……………………………………………………….32
Computer Connection for Photo/Video Download……………………………………34
TV playback………………………………………………………………………………..35
Webcam Function/ Driver Installation……………………………………………………..36
Operating Webcam …………………………………………………………………37
MediaImpression Installation…. …………………………………………………………37
Software Installation…………..………………………………………………………..37
Using MediaImpression……………………………………………………………………39
YouTube upload…………………………………………………………………………..41

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Specifications……………………………………………………………………………43
Troubleshooting…..…………………………………………………………………45

Preface

Thank you for purchasing this digital video recorder.
Please read this manual carefully and keep in a safe place for further reference.
Note: The product specifications and these operating instructions are printed based on latest
available information and are subject to change without prior notice.
The specifications of the particular video recorder you have purchased will apply even if
these vary from this printed data.

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FCC DECLARATION
This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Caution: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B

digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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Write protection LOCK switch

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help.
Pertinent testing documentation is available for verification.

SD Memory card basic information

- Your video recorder must have SD/SDHC Memory Card inserted to store recorded

Video, take Photos and Audio records.
SD Memory Card is not supplied and should be purchased separately.
SD/SDHC memory card with capacity up to 8 GB may be used in your recorder.
SD Memory Card

Contact pins / connectors

• Please note that the SD card has tiny LOCK slider on the side for write

protection of the SD memory card that helps avoid inadvertent deletion of image
files. Set this slider to “un-LOCK” position for storing still images or
recording video.

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• Recorder will accept SD/SDHC Memory cards with max capacity up to 8 GB

• SD Memory card is simple and convenient but delicate electronic device; do not

open, bend and overheat the card. Keep the card away from strong magnetic
field and dirty / harsh environment.

• If your SD card has been used previously with other devices / cameras or is

brand new – the card may require to be formatted – please ensure you save all
valuable records before formatting.

Maintenance of the video recorder

Keep and store your recorder away from humid, dusty and harmful chemical environment.
Do not store or operate the recorder under extremely hot or cold conditions.
Keep recorder clean and take care to avoid scratching or damaging of the housing and the
lens. Blow dust away and use soft cloth if the lens becomes dirty or contaminated.
Do not use an organic solvent to clean lens.
Remove batteries if you are not planning to use the recorder for an extended time.

IMPORTANT: The video recorder is not waterproof. Protect from moisture.

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Operating System

Audio & Video

Computer System Requirements

You may use the computer to download images and video from your recorder, edit images,
email or post records over the Internet.
Make sure that your computer complies with (below) minimum requirements:

System Requirements

CPU Pentium IV 1 GHz or higher
Memory 512MB RAM or higher

Card
CD-ROM Drive Minimum 16x
Hard Drive space 1GB or more available memory space
USB port USB 2.0 port

Features

The recorder incorporates the following features and functions:

 Digital Video Recorder (supports 1280×720 HD video recording)
 Digital Camera (14 Mega Pixels and other options for still pictures)
 Mass Storage (Portable Disc)

Windows XP,VISTA,7

Direct X8 Audio & Video Card

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 4x Digital Zoom

Accessories

The following accessories are packed together with the video recorder:

USB Cable TV Cable Installation CD Instruction Manual

Quick Start Guide Warranty Card

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Know Your Video Recorder

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Buttons and Function Indicators

Buttons/Indicator Function

Power Button Press to turn the video recorder ON and OFF
Recording Button Press to Start / Stop Video Recording
Shutter Button Press to take Still photo
Zooming Button Tilt Left or Right to “zoom” the scene as desired
MENU Button Press to enter MENU setting and press again to exit

Playback Button
UP Button

Down Button
(Display Button)

Press to enter the Playback mode. Press again returning to
the recording mode.

Browse UP and select MENU options
Browse DOWN and select MENU options. Down button
also functions as Display Button in the recording mode:

- Press once to remove all information icons and

numbers from the LCD screen; this will help you to
improve framing and select the recorded scene.

- Press it a second time and the screen becomes blank

but camera is still active as indicated by the Busy
Light.

- Press again to return to LCD displaying typical

screen with all icons.

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Select sub-MENU options. Also activates LED support

is active and

Left Button

Right Button
LED Light (left

button)

OK Button

Delete Button

Busy light The indicator lights when recorder is processing data
Self-Timer
Indicator

light Scroll and select file of your records, video clips
and still pictures when the Playback mode is selected.
Press to select Self-timer. Select sub-MENU options.
Scroll and select file of your records, video clips and still
pictures when the Playback mode is selected.

Press left button to turn ON the LED Support light. Press
left button again to turn OFF.
Press to confirm MENU/ option settings
Start to START / STOP playing the video clip when the
Playback mode is selected.
When the Playback mode is selected press to DELETE
selected file of displayed Video clip or displayed Still
Photo.

Indicator blinks when the Self-Timer
counting down the process

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BASIC OPERATION - GETTING STARTED
Note: Your recorder requires batteries and SD/SDHC Memory Card inserted to operate.

These are not supplied and should be obtained separately. SD/SDHC memory card with
capacity up to 8GB may be used in your camera.

1. Battery Installation

- The video recorder uses 4 alkaline batteries AAA size as power supply

- Open the LCD screen and slide / open Battery Cover

- Insert batteries into the batteries compartment correctly, following the polarity markings
on the Battery Cover.

Before changing installed but exhausted batteries, first turn OFF the recorder.

2. SD/ SDHC Memory Card Installation

- With the Battery Cover opened, insert the SD/SDHC memory card into the Card Slot.

- Orient the card following the SD Card mark

-Close the Battery Cover
To remove / replace the SD/SDHC memory card press the card again; the card will pop up

and you may remove the card from the recorder.

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Notes：

 Turn OFF the video recorder before inserting / changing the memory card;

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 Insert the memory card correctly. Do not use force; otherwise you may

damage the card or the recorder. Check position of the card before inserting

 Please format memory card when it is used for the first time or if card has

been previously used in other recorders/ devices.

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3. Turning Video Recorder ON and OFF

- Open the LCD Screen

- Press and hold down the POWER Button for 2 – 3 seconds to turn video recorder ON.

- LCD screen becomes active and the recorder is ON, ready to operate.

- Press the Power button again for 2 – 3 seconds to turn the recorder OFF when required.

- Please note to save battery power the recorder will turn OFF automatically when it is ON
and left idle for 1min

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BASIC FUNCTIONS
Recording Video and taking Still Photos

When recorder is powered ON it is ready to take both Video Records and take Still

Photos; see icons on the LCD Screen indicating both recording modes.
Video Recording

- Press the Recording Button to START recording a video clip, press it again to STOP
recording.

Camera (Still Photo Taking)

- Press the Shutter Button to take one Still Photo at a time.
Keep video recorder steady when pressing the button.

BASIC FUNCTIONS

PLAYBACK Mode

Set recorder to PLAYBACK Mode to see / review all your video recordings and Still
Photos.

-Press the PLAYBACK Button to enter the PLAYBACK Mode.

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-Use Left / Right Buttons to browse all recorded Video clips and Still Photos. The icon on
LCD screen identifies whether the selected file is the recorded Video or taken Still Photo.

Video Playback:

- Press the OK Button to START playing back recorded Video clip.

- You may press the UP Button to PAUSE / RESUME playing back the Video clip.

- Press the OK Button to STOP playing Video clip and return to the beginning of theVideo.
Displayed Still Photos: When the selected photo is displayed, you may enter the “Pan”

mode to review details of Still Photo.
Pan Mode -Tilt Zoom Button to enlarge photo, then press OK Button to enter into Pan

Mode. Use LEFT / RIGHT / UP / DOWN Buttons to move / select interesting part of Still
Photo for detailed review. To exit from Pan and Zoom status, press OK Button again.

ADVANCED FUNCTIONS

MENU setup / Internal Setting
When the recorder is turned ON and active you may enter MENU / Internal Setting

options.

- Press the MENU Button to enter Video Recording/ Camera Menu or Playback Menu,

depending on whether the recorder is in Video Recording/ Camera or Playback Mode.

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- If you want to enter Internal Setting Menu , press RIGHT button immediately.

- Use UP / DOWN buttons to select desired setting / MENU option – see corresponding

highlighted MENU option.

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Video Recording/ Camera ▲Internal Setting Menu

Menu

▲Playback Menu

- Press RIGHT Button to enter highlighted option / setting and use UP / DOWN

Buttons to select one from available setting options.

- Press OK Button to execute setting.

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Setting Date and Time

Press the MENU Button to open menu, and press RIGHT Button to enter Internal Setting

Menu . Press UP / DOWN Button to select “Date & Time” option, and press OK key
to enter settings window.

In settings window, press LEFT / RIGHT Button to select item (date, time) to be adjusted
(the background of selected item is displayed in blue). Then press UP or DOWN Button to
adjust and press OK Button to confirm after adjustment or press MENU Button to cancel
settings and exit. Finally press MENU Button to exit from settings mode.

Computer Connection

Before connecting for first time to computer, please install the video recorder driver
application contained in supplied CD. Then turn on the recorder.
Set the USB Mode in Setup Menu as MSDC (Portable Hard Disc). Connect to computer

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using the USB cable. The device will then enter the Portable Hard Disk Mode.

Advanced Operation

Video Recording / Still picture taking

The camera is ready for both Video recording and Still Photo taking when it is
powered ON.

Press the recording key to start shooting video and press again to stop

recording.
Zoom: Tilt the Button T/W to “zoom” the photographed scene or subject.

Press the shutter button to directly take photos.

Self Timer: Press the RIGHT Button to select 10 second delay time, or select Self
Timer OFF (disable). Press the Shutter Button and the recorder will take photo
automatically in 10 seconds.

LED Support Light: Press LEFT button (LED Light Button) to turn on/off the LED

Support Light.

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ress the DOWN button (DISPLAY Button) to select three screen display options: 1. no icons displayed;

2. blank (dark) screen; 3. normal display. Options are selectable only when the video recorder is ON in
idle state.

Notes：

 Hold video recorder steady while taking photos and ideally place on firm support
such as a tripod to obtain the sharpest result.
When pressing the Shutter Button, the Busy Indicator will light up. Take care not to

move the recorder; wait until the busy light turns off to avoid blurred photos.

(The LED light is not usable in playback mode).

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◆ Information displayed on the screen under video recording/ picture taking (camera) mode

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Icon Icon name Description

1 9999

00：

2

00：01

Number of
photos available

Recording time

Indicates remaining number of photos

Idle time is the remaining recording time;
record time is the elapsed time of recorded

3 Recording mode

4 Video format Indicates resolution of current video
5 Fill light Indicates LED support light is activated
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7 Exposure Indicates current selected exposure value

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Zoom indication Indicates current digital zoom magnification

Metering
(Photometry)

Indicates Video Recording mode is activated,
press Record button to record Videos.

Indicates current Metering (Photometry) mode

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9 White balance Indicates the current white balance setting

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Power status

Indicates current battery status. When red is
displayed, battery is depleted and video

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SD card

Count down of
self-timer

Image quality Indicates current selected image quality

Image Size Indicates current Resolution size of photo

Picture taking
mode

Indicates memory card inserted and

indicates the SD card used has write protection

Indicates self-timer count down time

Indicates picture taking mode is activated,
picture taking can be carried out by pressing

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MENU Setup / Video Recording / Camera (Still Photos)

Press the MENU Button to enter available settings; use UP/ DOWN Buttons to select menu
options and press RIGHT Button to enter the submenu options. Press DOWN / UP Buttons
to select and the OK Button to confirm setting. Press the MENU Button to exit setting.
While selecting MENU options, the background of the screen will turn blue.

Main Menu Submenu Description

4320×3240 14 Mega Pixels Resolution

Resolution (Still
Photo)

Movie Size
(Video
Resolution)

Frame Rate

Quality

4000x3000 12 Mega Pixels Resolution
3264x2448 8 Mega Pixels Resolution
2592×1944 5 Mega Pixels Resolution
2048×1536 3 Mega Pixels Resolution
1280×1024 1.3m Mega Pixels Resolution

1280 x 720 High Definition (HD) Format
640 x 480 Mid (VGA) Resolution Format
320 x 240 Low (QVGA) Resolution Format

High 30 fps
Low 15 fps

Super Fine Premium Photo Quality
Fine Good Photo Quality
Normal Standard Photo Quality

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Metering

White Balance

Exposure

Driver Mode

Special Effect

Center spot
metering
Multi spot
metering
Spot metering The metering subjects to one spot.

Auto Suitable for most typical situations
Daylight
(Sunlight)
Cloudy Suitable for cloudy conditions
Fluorescent Suitable under fluorescent light source
Tungsten
(Filament lamp)

EV -2.0 to +2.0
(interval: 0.3EV)

Off Single Shooting Mode is activated
2 s 2 second Self-Timer Mode is activated
10 s 10 second Self-Timer Mode is activated
Burst Three pictures are taken continuously.

Normal Photo image is normal
B & W Photo image is black & white
Retro (Sepia) Photo image has nostalgic sepia tone

The metering subjects to central area.

The metering subjects to multi spots.

Suitable for sunny conditions

Suitable under tungsten lamp light
Use the Left & Right Buttons to adjust

exposure compensation.

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Negative Photo image appears as negative film
Red Photo image has slight reddish color
Green Photo image has slight greenish color

Notes:

1. Use the LEFT / RIGHT Buttons to adjust the Exposure Compensation Value when
setting the Exposure / EV value. The screen will change in brightness accordingly.
Press the OK Button to confirm and then press the MENU Button to exit setting.

2. When ‘HD’ video resolution is selected, ‘Frame Rate’ option is disabled.

• Internal setting

Main Menu Submenu Description

Sounds

Blue Photo image has slight bluish color

Shutter Turn the shutter tripping sound on/off
Start-up
Beep Turn the button activation sound on/off
Volume

Off No Playback after shooting Auto Review
1 sec Playback photo 1 sec after shooting

Set the main power on sound at the
following options: No sound/1/2/3

Set the volume of the built-in speaker
at different levels: 0/1/2/3

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Power Frequency

Power Save

Date & Time

Language

TV Out
USB

3 sec Playback photo 3 sec after shooting
50 Hz Selects 50Hz electric light frequency

60 Hz Selects 60Hz electric light frequency
1 minute Turns off automatically in 1 minute.

3 minutes Turns off automatically in 3 minutes.
5 minutes Turns off automatically in 5 minutes.
Date and Time Set the Date (choice of Date format)
are displayed and Time of the recorder
English Set menu language to English.
French Set menu language to French.
Spanish Set menu language to Spanish.
Italian Set menu language to Italian.
Portuguese Set menu language to Portuguese.
Dutch Set menu language to Dutch.

NTSC NTSC TV System is selected
PAL PAL TV System is selected

MSDC Used as Removable Disk
PC CAM Used as Webcam

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Print selected photo, when printer that

PictBridge

Format Yes/No Formats the memory card.
Reset All Yes/No

PLAYBACK Mode

Press the PLAYBACK button to enter the PLAYBACK Mode.

- Press the LEFT / RIGHT Buttons to browse or select through saved records.

- When the Video file is selected press OK Button to START playing Video; the

time will appear in upper right corner on the Screen.

- You can “pause” the playback by pressing the UP Button or STOP playing video

by pressing OK Button.

When a still photo is selected you may tilt Zoom Button to enlarge image. By pressing OK
Button, the video recorder enters into Pan Mode. You can use Directional Buttons to pan
and move the photo. To exit from Pan and Zoom status, press OK Button again.

supports PictBridge Standard
(printer with icon) is connected

Factory Setting Recovery (Default
settings)

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Note: Your recorder has Quick Browse review feature that will give you instant review of
“thumbnail” format.

• In PLAYBACK Mode, tilt Zoom Button towards W (wide) position, selecting

the “thumbnail” limited resolution format.

• Press UP, DOWN, LEFT or RIGHT Button to browse through images, then

press OK Button to enlarge selected image for an instant review.

• Quickly tilt Zoom Button towards T position to view enlarged image in finer

detail or continue browsing using LEFT / RIGHT Buttons.

• Tilt Zoom Button towards W position to return to normal size. Tilt the same

Button again towards W position to return to “thumbnail” format.

◆The following icons / indicators are visible on the screen during playback of Video:

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Icon Name of Icon Description

1

2

Playback
Mode

File Number

PLAY

3

Button prompt

SELECT

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Indicates Playback Mode is activated.
Indicates the location of current file

and the total number of files (timer
appears while playing back video clips)
Prompt to press OK Button to playback
video file.
Select previous or next photo/ video
file with the Left / Right Button

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Video icon
File protection It indicates the current file is protected.

◆The following icons / indicators are visible on the screen during playback of Still Photos:

- MENU Setup / PLAYBACK Mode

When you see the enlarged photo or initial frame image of the Video, you may enter the
PLAYBACK MENU options, see below:

Main Menu Submenu Description

Lock Lock/Unlock One Lock/unlock current file

It indicates the currently selected file is
video file.

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Delete

Slide Show

Effect

Voice Memo

Lock All Lock all files
Unlock All Unlock all files

One Delete one file
All Delete all the files

Start Starts playing slides
Interval 1sec ~10sec selectable
Repeat Yes/No

B & W Photo image is black & white
Sepia Photo image has nostalgic sepia tone
Negative Photo image appears as negative film
Red Photo image has slight reddish color
Green Photo image has slight greenish color
Blue Photo image has slight bluish color
Binarize Photo image has binary data arrays
Sunset Photo Image has sunset glow
Warm Photo has warm color for best skin tones
Cold Photo has cold color for cool image effect
Contrast Photo Image has over-exposure effect
Add Add voice memo on photo
Delete Delete voice memo on photo

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Playback Mode/ Internal Setting

Settings are the same as for Video Recording/ Still Photo (Camera) Mode.

Note:

1. When video file is displayed on the screen in playback mode, only the Lock and

Delete options in the menu can be selected.

2. If photo at 14 mega pixel resolution is displayed on the screen in playback mode, only

the Lock, Delete, Slide show and Voice Memo options in the menu can be selected.

Computer Connection for Video / Photo Download

Your recorder will function as “Removable Disc” when it is connected to the computer.
The Removable Disc icon appears in My Computer; all your records are stored inside the
DCIM\100MEDIA folder.

Downloading Video / Photo File

When the video recorder is active and connected to the computer, you will see recorded
Video and Still Photos inside My Computer / DCIM / 100MEDIA folder.
You can “Save” selected file (or “drag” the file) into your computer, and store it on Desktop,
My Documents or in any other folder or location.
Then you can PLAYBACK Video and display photos from the computer memory storage.

• Playing back HD Video Records

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Since High Definition Video files are very complex, the transferring or playing back HD
Video records using the USB or TV cable may not guarantee the best performance due to
slow transfer rate.

- We suggest you remove the SD Card with recorded HD Video from the video

recorder and insert card directly into the SD Card port of your computer or TV.
Then the HD Video may be easily downloaded into the computer (as described

Use supplied TV Cable and connect AV connector on video recorder to the AV input on
your TV.
Turn the recorder ON, and set TV to AV INPUT Mode.
Press the PLAYBACK Button on the recorder and select Video or Photo file. Use recorder
buttons to play.

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above) or played back on HDTV.

- Playing back Video Records on TV

Note: Do not disconnect the USB cable nor remove the SD Card during download
process to avoid data loss.

Webcam Function

Note: To use recorder as a Webcam you must first install the Driver.

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Please install Driver bundled on supplied CD BEFORE connecting video recorder (for
the first time only) to computer; see instruction below.

Driver Installation

Insert supplied CD into CD-ROM, and the installation guide program will run
automatically.
There are four keys on the guide window:

Install Driver
Install MediaImpression
Browse CD

Exit

Click the Install Driver button and follow steps to finish installation.

Restart computer when installation completed.
The installed Driver will be indicated as the “SPCA1528 PC Driver” with an

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Now you can activate PC web-cam mode and connect video recorder to the computer using
USB cable.

Operating Webcam

Click the shortcut icon to open AMCAP window.
The AMCAP computer window will display the scene visible through the recorder lens.

icon inside computer’s Start → All Programs list.

MediaImpression Installation

You may install MediaImpression software into your computer from installation CD.

Software installation

Click “Install MediaImpression” button and complete the installation as per the following
steps

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Please restart the computer when prompted to complete the installation, computer will
install MediaImpression shortcut / icon on the Desktop.

Using MediaImpression

This program will allow you to import / store all, or selected records from your video
recorder (when connected) to your computer.

The MediaImpression program will also provide “one button” access to the YouTube
website: - post your video and share with millions users of Internet viewers!

Double click the icon on the desktop or follow “Start →

Programs” to open MediaImpression

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After starting MediaImpression, click “Import” to import the media.

Choose the video recorder storage and choose the output location.

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Choose required file and click “Import” - selected file will be stored in the indicated output
location.

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Click “Go to Start Page” to return the main screen; click the “Video” or “All Media” to get
the “YouTube” access.

Choose file and click “Upload to YouTube”

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Enter your username and password to login to YouTube, execute upload / post selected
Video.

Note that when software installation has been completed, please reboot the computer for the
first time operation.

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5. Specifications

Video Resolution

Photo Resolution

Memory

File Formats JPEG, AVI
Self-Timer 2s / 10s self-timer options
Digital Zoom 4 X digital zooming
White Balance Auto/Daylight/Cloudy/Fluorescent Light/Tungsten Lamp
Exposure Compensation -2.0 to +2.0 Exposure Value range
USB Port USB 2.0
TV Output NTSC / PAL selectable
LCD Screen 2.7 inch TFT LCD
Power Source 4 x AAA Alkaline Batteries (not supplied)

HD 1280×720 pixels
VGA 640×480 pixels
QVGA 320×240 pixels
14 MP (4320 x 3240), 12MP (4000 x 3000),
8MP (3264 x 2448), 5MP (2592 × 1944),
3MP (2048 × 1536), 1.3MP (1280 × 1024)
SD Card slot: SD Memory Card is required for storing
records (card is not supplied)
Accepts SD/SDHC cards with capacity up to 8GB

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System

Menu Language English, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch
Lens Optical lens
Auto-off options 1 minute / 3 minutes / 5 minutes
Operating

Compatibility
Weight 7ozs ( 195grams) - excluding Batteries and SD Card

Dimensions 4.8 x 2.5 x 2.1 inches (122 × 63 × 54 mm)
Note: The product specifications are printed based on latest available information and are
subject to change without prior notice.
The specifications of your purchased recorder may be slightly different from above data.

Windows XP, VISTA, 7

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LOCK

TROUBLESHOOTING

Condition Cause/ Remedy

The video recorder
can not be turned ON

Can not take a picture
or make any records

Unclear or blurred
photos

Dark photo or videos

Automatic shutdown

Video or Photo file
can not be deleted

HDV185 – 20110926

Insufficient power, please install new batteries.
Batteries installed incorrectly.
Reinstall batteries, note correct polarity alignment.
The SD Card is not inserted.
Insert the SD card for photo taking / video recording.
Write protection switch on the SD card is set to LOCK
(locked) position. Remove the SD Card and set the switch to
non-LOCK position and re-insert the card..

Keep recorder steady while making video recordings or
taking photos. Use a tripod or support while recording.

Insufficient light during video or picture taking. Use exposure
control or add an additional light to improve light condition.

Insufficient power remaining- please replace the batteries.
To save power, the video recorder automatically shuts down
after one minute, three or five minutes of inactivity.
Write protection switch on the SD card is set to LOCK
position. Remove SD card and set the switch to non­position and re-insert the card.

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Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

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



Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.






Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.






Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to



which the receiver is connected.





Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.



Shielded cables must be used with this unit to ensure compliance with the Class
B FCC limits.

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