CVW9HD Instruction Manual
IMPORTANT
- Do not open the battery door while submerged in water.
- Close the battery door properly for the best water-tight seal.
- Ensure that the latch on the battery door is correctly closed.
- Rinse with clean water after use.
- Rinse and clean the microphone and speaker ports after
submersion.
1.
Getting to Know Your Camera
Ultra Slim Waterproof Design
Waterproof up to 10 ft. / 3 meters
Full HD digital Video Camcorder
– 1920x1080p; 30fps 12.0
Mega Pixels Max Resolution Digital Still Camera
Full HD digital Video Camcorder
– 1920x1080p; 30fps
HDTV HDMI high definition interface output
2.0
” LTPS Color LCD display
Micro SD / SDHC
2.
Camera Overview
Item Part
Function
1
USB Interface
Download images and video clips to a computer using the included USB
cable.
Micro SD Card
Slot
SD card storage location.
HDMI Interface
View images and video clips on an HDTV by plugging in the supplied
HDMI cable into the HDMI interface on your camcorder and TV.
2
LCD Screen
Displays photos, video clips, camera settings and menu.
3
Menu Button
Press to enter into settings mode,
4
Mode Button
Press to enter into PHOTO / MOVIE mode.
5
OK
Button
Press to take photographs or to start and stop recording a video clip.
Press to confirm changes in menu mode.
6
Zoom Buttons
Digital zoom-in and out during photo and video mode.
Volume Buttons
Setting the volume in video playback mode.
Up / Down
Buttons
UP and DOWN directional selection in menu mode.
7
Playback Button Press to enter into playback mode when in PHOTO or MOVIE mode.
8
Power Button
1. Press this button to power the unit of or off.
2. Press this button to select the icons display.
9
Battery Door
Compartment for the AA batteries.
10
Lens
Optical input to records video and capture images.
Note:
Keep the lens clean. Dirt and fingerprints will affect the quality of
the picture.
11
Speaker
Audio output for video playback
12
Microphone
Audio input.
13
Strap Hook
Hook for attaching the wrist strap to the camera.
3. Explanation of Status Icons
Item
Function
D
1
Current Mode
PHOTO mode.
VIDEO mode.
2
Current Resolution
PHOTO
8M = 3264x2448 pixels
5M = 2560x1920 pixels
3M = 2048x1536 pixels
VIDEO
FULL HD = 1920x1080 pixels; 30fps
1080P30
– 1440x1080 pixels; 30fps
720P30 = 1280x720 pixels; 30fps
WVGAP60 = 848x480 pixels; 60 fps
WVGAP30 = 848x480 pixels; 30 fps
VGA = 640 x 480 pixels
QVGA = 320x240 pixels
3
Self-Timer Status
Shows the current Self-Timer setting.
4
Battery Status
Indicator
Battery status, fully charged.
Battery status, no charge remaining.
5
Zoom Indicator
Shows current Zoom setting.
6
White Balance
Status
Shows the current White Balance setting.
7
Micro SD Card
Indicator
A A micro SD card is inserted and will be used as storage
for photos and videos.
8
Photo / Video
Counter
Show the pictures remaining in PHOTO mode.
Shows the time remaining in VIDEO mode.
Show the elapsed time during recording
Shows the total amount of pictures and videos.
4. Details for Camera Setup
PHOTO Settings
In photo mode, press the MENU button and select PHOTO, then press the OK button to enter photo
setup mode.
Quality
Super Fine/Fine/Normal
Picture quality setting
Size
3M pixel resolution
2048 x 1536 pixels (3.0 Mega Pixels)
5M pixel resolution
2592 x 1944 pixels (5.0 Mega Pixels)
8M pixel resolution
3200 x 2400 pixels (8.0 Mega Pixels)
Self-timer
On
Self-timer selected, 10 sec delay
Off
Turn off the self-timer
VIDEO setting
In video mode, press the MENU button and select VIDEO, then press the OK button to enter video
setup mode.
Quality
Super Fine/Fine/Normal
Video quality setting
Resolution
Full HD
1920×1080 up to 30fps
1080P30
1440x1080, up to 30fps
720P30
1280x720, up to 30fps
WVGAP60
848x480, up to 60fps
WVGAP30
848x480, up to 30fps
VGA
640x480, up to 30fps
QVGA
320x240, up to 30fps
Setup
In photo/video mode, press the MENU button and select SETUP by pushing the Directional DOWN
Key, then press the OK button to enter camera basic setup options.
TV type
NTSC
American and Japanese TV format
PAL
European TV format.
Auto power off
Off
Auto Power-Off off.
1 min
Auto power off in 1 min if no input detected.
3 min
Auto power off in 3 min if no input detected.
5 min
Auto power off in 5 min i if no input detected.
Time setup
Year / Month / Day / Hour /
Minute
Setting the timestamp on the image or video
clip.
Quick view
3s / 1s / 0.5s / Off
Select picture review time after photo taking.
Volume
00 ~ 64
Setting the volume,
Default Setting
Yes / No
Restore to default settings.
Format
Yes / No
Format the SD card.
Language
English / Deutsch / French /
Italian / Spanish / Nederlands
/ Portuguese / CHS / CHT /
Russian
Select display language.
Beep Sound
Off / High / Low
Setting the beep sound volume.
S.image
On / Off
Setting the opening screen on or off.
S.sound
On / Off
Setting the opening sound on or off.
File number
Reset / Sequential
Slide Show
Pause
10s / 5s / 3s / Off
Setting the image slide time.
Frequency
50Hz /
Set for European electricity frequency.
60Hz
Set for American electricity frequency.
FW Version
View the firmware version.
Effect
In photo/video mode, press the MENU button and select EFFECT by pushing the Directional
DOWN Key, then press OK to enter effect options.
Scene
Auto/Landscape/Portrait/
Sport/Night landscape
Choose an existing scene mode.
ISO
Auto / 200 / 400
ISO Sensitivity select.
Metering
Center / Average / Spot
Metering setting.
White Balance
Auto
Automatic white balance mode.
Sunny
White balance setting for Daylight/Outdoor scene.
Cloudy
White balance setting for Cloudy/Outdoor scene.
Fluorescent
White balance setting for fluorescent indoor light.
Incandescent
White balance selected for tungsten indoor
lighting .
Effects
Negative / Normal/ B/W /
Sepia
Effects setting.
Sharpness
Standard / Hard / Soft
Sharpness setting.
EV Setting
0, +/-0.3 , +/-0.7, +/-1.0,
+/-1.3, +/-1.7, +/-2.0
Level of exposure.
Note: The camera will remain in the last setting when powered ON / OFF.
5. Using the camera
5.1 Battery Installation
1. Open the battery door.
2. Insert 2x AA alkaline batteries into the camera.
3. Close the battery door.
4. Press the POWER button to turn on the camera.
