Trust 632AV User Manual

TRUST 632AV LCD POW ER VIDEO

Instructions when using for the first time Chapter

1. Preparing the camera for use (4.1 to 4.5)

2. Photograph, video and sound recordings (4.6)

3. Playing recordings on the camera (4.7)

4. Installing the driver (5.2)

5. Installing the applications (6)

6. Connecting the camera (5.3)

7. Playing recordings and transferring them to a PC (7.1)

8. Editing recordings on a PC (7.2 to 7.5)

1 Introduction

This instruction manual is for users of the TRUST 632AV LCD POWER VIDEO. This camera can take photographs with a maximum resolution of 1600 x 1200 (2M pixels) and record videos in a quality almost equivalent to VHS quality. The camera has an 8 Mbyte internal memory, a webcam function, digital video recording, an automatic exposure function and a lens with a macro setting for taking close-up pictures. The camera’s memory can be increased up to a maximum of 512 Mbyte using a CF memory card. Some models may include a CF card. See the side of the packaging for more info rmation.

2 Safety

2.1 General information

Carefully read the following instructions before use.

- The TRUST 632AV LCD POWER VIDEO does not require any special maintenance. Use a slightly damp, soft cloth to clean the camera.

- Do not use aggressive substances, such as white spirit, to clean the device. These may harm the material.

- Do not submerge the device in liquid. This may be dangerous and will damage the device. Do not use this device near water.

- Do not repair this device yourself.

- Do not look through the viewfinder if it is aimed directly at the sun, because this

may damage your eyes.

- Do not point the camera directly at the sun for a long period of time, because this can damage the sensor.

2.2 Batteries

1. The batteries supplied with the camera are not rechargeable. Do not try to

recharge them, The batteries may explode.

2. Never throw the batteries onto an open fire. The batteries may explode.

3. Never drill holes int o the batteries.

4. Keep the batteries out of the reach of small children.

5. Only use AA alkaline or rechargeable AA NiMH batteries with this camera.

6. When the batteries are empty, ask your local authority where you can

dispose of them.

Note: Do not use old and new batteries at the same time, because the old

batteries may leak and cause damage.

Note: The batteries should be removed if the camera is not going to be used

for some time. This will save the battery capacity.

Note: Recordings saved in the internal 8 MB memory will be deleted wh en

the batteries are replaced or become empty. Use a CF card or transfer

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the recordings to your computer before replacing the batteries or before they become empty.

3 Description of the camera

3.1 Front of the camera

Use table 1 in combination with figure 1.

Item Description Function

Exposure button Takes a photograph.

Lens Records the image to be taken. Keep your

fingers off of the lens.

Macro setting switch Turns the macro setting on and off. The macro

setting is used to take close-up photographs.

Mirror For taking self-portraits.

Microphone Do not cover this. The sound recorded will not

be loud enough if you accidentally cover this with your finger.

Table 1: Functions on the front of the camera

3.2 Rear of the camera

Use table 2 in combination with figure 1.

Item Description Function

Viewfinder For viewing the image to record. You can also

view the subject by looking at the built-in LCD screen. The viewfinder is useful in bright light if the LCD screen is difficult to see.

LCD screen For looking to see what the photograph will

look like. Also used to view the photographs which have been taken and, if desired, to delete them.

Video recording A video clip (with sound) is recorded after

pressing this button once. Press the button again to stop recording.

Menu Turns the camera on and off (after pressing

for 5 seconds) and operates the menu (press and move upwards or downwards).

USB connection For connecting the camera to your computer.

Slot for the (optional) CF card.

Accepts standard Compact Flash (CF) memory cards. Use a CF c ard to increase th e number of photographs and the duration of the video and sound clips.

AV connection For connecting the camera to your TV.

EJECT button For removing the CF card from the camera.

Table 2: Functions on the rear of the ca mera

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3.3 Right-hand side

Use table 3 in combination with figure 1.

Item Description Func tion 14

Fixing point for the wrist strap.

For securing the wrist strap to the camera.

Speaker For emitting sound from video and sound

recordings.

Battery holder For two AA batteries. You can also use

rechargeable NiMH batteries.

Screw point for the stand For attaching the stand provided with the

camera or a larger stand. The stand is useful when using the webcam function.

Table 3: Right-hand side of the camera

3.4 Left-hand side

Use table 4 in combination with figure 1.

Item Description Func tion 18

LCD switch Turns the LCD screen off. This saves the

battery power.

Table 4: Left-hand side of the camera

3.5 Menu system

Use table 5 in combination with figure 8.

Item Description Function 1

Turns the symbols on the LCD screen off.

This function selects the display menu for viewing photographs and playing video and sound recordings.

Select this function to record sound in speaking quality.

Selects the resolution used to take photographs. High for sharper pictures and low for more photographs.

Degree of data compression for the photographs taken. Low quality doubles the maximum number of photographs.

Takes a photograph after a time delay of 10 seconds. Use this option to take photographs of yourself.

Deletes all the record ings.

Deletes the recordings on the CF card and prepares it for new record ings.

Selects the TV system. This must be set to PAL fo r Europe.

Indicates the condition of the batteries.

Table 5: LCD screen

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4 Using the camera

4.1 Attaching the wrist strap and the sticker

A wrist strap is supplied with the camera. Attach the wrist strap as follows.

1. Insert the thin end of the wrist strap through the eye (14 in figure 1).

2. Make a loop with the string of the wrist strap which has been inserted through the eye (14).

3. Thread the other end of the wrist strap through the loop made in point 2.

A transparent sticker with brief instructions is also supplied with the camera. Attach the sticker as follows.

1. Find the sticker printed in the language you prefer. The sticker is printed in a number of different languages.

2. Fold open the camera’s LCD screen.

3. Remove the back from the sticker to expo se the sticky side.

4. Stick the sticker under switch 18 (see figure 1), i.e. in the space on the housing which is covered when the LCD screen is folded closed. Do not stick the sticker over the switch.

Note: Be careful. The sticker cannot be removed at a later date. Any

attempt to remove it may damage the housing.

4.2 Inserting an optional Compact Flash card

A Compact Flash card is supplied with some models. See the contents of the packaging printed on the box to see whether a Compact Flash card is included with your camera. You can also purchase these cards separately to increase the number of recordings that the camera can save.

1. Hold the camera with the lens of the camera facing forwards (see figure 3).

2. Insert the CF card into the camera with the top of the card facing to the left.

3. Press the card firmly into place. The card must not protrude from the camera. Do not use excessive force to insert the card into the camera.

If you save recordings (without the CF card) in the camera’s internal memory and insert a CF card into th e camera after th at, the recording s in the internal memo ry will no longer be visible. Remove the CF card from the camera to view the recordings in the internal memory. It is not recommended to use the internal memory if you have a CF card, because the internal memory is deleted if the batteries are replaced or become empty.

Note: External card reader: use the camera, not the card reader, to format the

card. The camera cannot process the FAT32 or NTFS formats.

Note: Make a back-up of your photographs before using Windows Explorer in

Windows XP. This program may alter your photographs and this cannot be undone.

Note: After taking a photograph, wait at least 5 seconds before opening the

battery compartment . If the camera is still writin g data to the card w hen the batteries are removed, all the photographs on the card may be deleted.

Note: Keep the CF card where it is free of dust. Dust and sand can enter the

holes in the card’s connection point and damage the camera or the card.

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4.3 Inserting the batteries

Also see figure 4.

1. Open the battery flap.

2. Insert the two AA batteries into the camera as shown above the battery holder.

3. Close the battery flap by sliding it closed.

4. The TRUST 632AV LCD POWER VIDEO is now ready for use.

Note: Only use non-rechargeable alkaline batteries or NiMH 1600 mA, or

higher, rechargeable batteries. Other types of batteries do not work correctly in this came ra.

Note: Digital cameras use a lo t of power. The ba tteries will last

approximately one hour if the LCD screen is used. They may not last as long if video is recorded continuously. The life span of the batteries also depends on the make and type of batteries and the make and capacity of the CF card. Use Duracell Ultra batteries or rechargeable NiMH batteries for a longer life span. Turning off the LCD screen will also make the batteries last longer.

Note: Recordings saved in the internal 8 MB memory will be deleted wh en

the batteries are replaced or become empty. Use a CF card or transfer the recordings to your computer before replacing the batteries or before they become empty.

The battery condition is shown on the LCD screen (10, figure 2) as follows.

The batteries are full.

The battery capacity is low. Only a few more photographs can be taken.

The batteries are empty.

Table 6: Battery conditions

4.4 Turning the camera on and off

See figure 1 on the first page of this instruction manual. The camera does not have a separate ON/OFF switch. Turn the camera on using the menu button (9) as follows.

1. Unfold the LCD screen.

2. Press the menu button and keep it pressed. The red LED on the rear of the camera will be lit.

3. Wait 5 seconds whilst keeping the button pressed. A noise will be heard. The camera has now been turned on.

4. In order to use the LCD screen, check whether the LCD switch (18) is pointing upwards. The LCD screen is turned off if this switch points downwards. Turning the LCD screen off will increase the lif e span of the batteries.

Turning the camera off

1. Press the menu button and keep it pressed.

2. Wait 5 seconds whilst keeping the button pressed. The LCD screen will turn off. The camera has now been turned off.

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Tip: The camera turns off automatically if it is not used for approximately 1

minute.

4.5 Menu system

See figure 1. Most settings are available on the LCD screen via the menu. Use the menu as follows.

1. Turn the camera on (see chapter 4.4).

2. Press the menu button for a short period. The menu will be displayed. A short description of the symbols is given in figure 2 and table 5.

3. Push the menu button downwards to move down items and push the menu button upwards to move up items.

4. Press the menu button for a short period to select an item.

Select option 1 (see figure 2) to turn off the symbols.

Tip: The menu can also be viewed on a TV screen if the camera is connected to

the TV using the AV cable.

4.6 Settings

4.6.1 LCD screen

The LCD screen can be turned off to save the batteries. The LCD switch is button 18 in figure 1. Slide the button:

- Upwards to turn the LCD screen on.

- Downwards to turn the LCD screen off.

4.6.2 Resolution

You can take photographs in three different resolutions using the TRUST 632AV LCD POWER VIDEO, namely 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 1024 and 640 x 480. The default resolution when the camera is turned on is 1280 x 1024 (1.3M). Carry out the following if you wish to set the camera to a higher or lower resolution.

1. Make the menu visible using the menu button.

2. Scroll to the resolution symbol (4 in figure 2).

3. Press the menu button for a short period to change the resolution to a different resolution. If the camera was already in the highest resolution, the resolution will be changed to the lowest resolution (see table 7).

L Low Resolution is 640 x 480 (VGA). N Normal Resolution is 1280 x 1024 (1.3M pixel). H Maximum Resolution is 1600 x 1200 (2.0M pixel).

Table 7: Summary of the symbols used on the LCD screen to indicate the

photograph resolution

4.6.3 Quality

You can take photographs in a high and a low quality using the TRUST 632AV LCD POWER VIDEO. The resolution remains the same, but twice as many photographs can be saved in the memory by using a higher compression. However, a higher compression may cause distortion in the image. When the camera is turned on, it is set to high quality. Carry out the following if you wish to set the camera to the low quality.

1. Make the menu visible using the menu button.

2. Scroll to the quality symbol (5 in figure 2).

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3. Press the menu button for a short period. The quality will be set to low. If the quality was already set to low (small star), the quality will now be set to high (large star).

If the camera is turned off, it will be set to the high quality again when it is turned back on.

4.6.4 Video standard

The TRUST 632AV LCD POWER VIDEO has a video output. The default setting is for use in Europe (PAL). If you wish to connect the camera to a TV in the USA, set the output to NTSC.

1. Make the menu visible using the menu button.

2. Scroll to the TV symbol (9 in figure 2).

3. Press the menu button for a short period. The camera will be set to NTSC and will restart. The image on the LCD screen may flash.

Repeat the procedure to return the camera to the PAL setting. The setting will remain the same when the camera is turned off. This setting can also affect the video and webcam image. Leave this option set to the PAL standard if you use the camera in Europe or other countries which use the PAL standard. The camera cannot be configured for the French SECAM system.

Tip: Video clips can only be recorded in one quality. Therefore, no resolution

or quality can be selected.

4.6.5 Macro setting

Objects photographed at a distance of less than 2.5 metres are not sharp. Use the macro setting to make these photographs sharp. This setting works up to a minimum distance of 40 cm. Objects photographed at a distance greater than 2.5 metres will not be sharp when the macro setting is selected. Select the macro setting as follows.

Macro setting

1. Direct the camera towards the object that you wish to photograph.

2. Rotate the len s ring anticlockwise. You will fe el two clicks, one when it exits the normal setting and one when the macro setting is reached. The arrow on the lens ring will now b e pointing at the flower symbol.

Normal setting

1. Direct the camera towards the object that you wish to photograph.

2. Rotate the len s ring clockwise. You will feel two clicks, one when it exits the macro setting and one when the normal setting is reached. The arrow on the lens ring will now be p ointing at the mountain symbol.

Note: Do not forget to return the camera to the normal setting after taking

photographs in the macro setting. When in the macro setting, normal photographs are not sharp. This will be difficult to notice on the L CD screen or through the viewfinder.

Note: The viewfinder may be inaccurate when the macro setting is selected.

Record a slightly large frame to avoid having parts of the object not being included in the photograph. You can also use the LCD screen, because this is always more accurate.

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4.7 Making recordings

4.7.1 The first photograph

Comment: To save the batteries, the camera will turn off auto matically when it

has not been used for 1 minute.

See figure 1.

1. Turn the camera on (see chapter 4.4).

2. Fold the LCD screen open.

3. You can turn on the LCD screen using the LCD switch (18) or you can use the viewfinder (6).

4. Turn the menu off if it is visible. You cannot take photographs if the menu is visible.

5. If you use the viewfinder, hold it in front of you 20 to 40 cm from your eyes. The viewfinder has been designed to be used this way because there is no space for your face close to the camera.

6. Focus the object to be photographed. If necessary, use the macro setting (see chapter 4.6.5).

7. Hold the camera st ill.

8. Press the exposure button (1). The photograph will now be taken. The image on the LCD screen will disappear for a short period of time and the LED indicator (above the video button) will be lit.

9. Wait until the camera is ready. The camera is ready to take another photograph when a noise is heard and the LED is turned off.

Note: Keep the glass of the lens clean. Use a cotton bud to clean the lens.

If necessary, use special cleaning liquid for camera lenses. Do not use a different cleaning product.

Note: All the recordings in the camera’s internal memory are deleted when

the batteries are replaced or when they become empty. Transfer the photographs to your computer before replacing the batteries or use a CF card. A CF card saves recordings even without batteries.

Tip: The quality of the photograph depends on the surrounding light. More

light will result in a b etter picture.

Tip: The number of photographs that can be taken depends on the

number of details of the object to be photographed. The specifications are an approximation.

Tip: The image viewed through the viewfinder may be slightly different to

what is recorded through the lens. You can use the LCD screen for greater accuracy.

Resolution/photographs

CF memory

card

High Normal Low

None 11 24 88

16 MB 18 37 150 32 MB 36 75 352

64 MB 74 150 585 128 MB 140 290 1100 256 MB 270 550 2100

512MB 525 1100 2400

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Table 8: Maximum number of photos. This number can be doubled by changing

the quality to ‘Low’. If the CF card is full, it can be r emoved and recordings can then be saved in the internal memory.

4.7.2 Taking photographs using the automatic exposure function

Also see figures 1 and 2. You can take a photograph of yourself using the automatic exposure function. The camera has a built-in mirror on the front (4, figure 1) which is used to see approximately what will be photographed. Another use for this mirror is to make a recording in poor lighting without affecting the sharpness.

1. Place the camera on the stand.

2. Turn the camera on (see chapter 4.4).

3. Direct the camera at the subject to be photographed. If necessary, use the LCD screen.

4. Select the automatic exposure function using the menu button. This is symbol 6 in figure 2.

5. Press the exposure button (button 1 , figure 1). The LED will sta rt to flash slowly. The LED will flash mo re quickly just before the photograph is taken. A signal will be heard. The photograph has been taken when the LED is no longer lit.

6. Exit the menu to turn off the automatic exposure function.

4.7.3 Recording video clips

See figure 1. Carry out the following to record a video clip.

1. Turn the camera on (see chapter 4.4).

2. Turn the menu off if it is visible. You cannot record a video clip if the menu is visible.

3. Direct the camera at the subject. If necessary, use the LCD screen.

4. Press the video button (button 8, figure 1). The camera will now start recording. The LED above the video button will flash. The counter for the elapsed time will be visible on the LCD screen.

5. Press the video button to stop recording. A sound will be heard and the recording will be stopped.

Tip: The quality of the video recording depends on the surrounding light.

More light will result in a better image.

Tip: The maximum duration of a video recording depends on the camera’s

memory. An approximation is given in table 9.

Tip: The result will be b etter if you move the ca mera slowly or hold it still

whilst recording. Quick movements may lead to jerky images, because the video clip is recorded at 10 images per second, which is less than the standard 25 images per second.

Tip: The batteries w ill last longer if you turn off the LCD screen and use

the viewfinder.

Comment: The camera makes a new video clip each time a video recording is

started. These clips can be edited together to make a film at a later date using the software supplied with the camera. Many short clips are more difficult to edit than less, but longer clips.

CF memory

card

Recording

time

(minutes)

None 1.5

16 MB 4 32 MB 6

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