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Page 3: ...2 1 4 About the camcorder 3 1 4 1 Front view 3 1 4 2 Top view 3 1 4 3 Bottom view 4 1 4 4 Right view 4 1 4 5 Left view 5 1 4 6 Back view 5 1 4 7 Adjusting the LCD display 6 1 4 8 About the LEDs 11 2 Getting started 12 2 1 Inserting an SD card 12 2 2 Inserting the batteries 14 2 3 Charging the battery 16 2 4 Turning on off the camcorder 16 2 5 Changing modes 16 2 6 Before you start 17 i ...

Page 4: ... 2 10 Connecting to a standard TV 25 2 11 Connecting to a HDTV 26 3 Using the camcorder 27 3 1 Camcorder and voice recorder mode 27 3 1 1 Camcorder and voice recorder mode 27 3 1 2 Using the macro function 29 3 1 3 Using the zoom function 29 3 1 4 Using the LED flash light 29 3 1 5 Using the Flash module auto and force30 3 1 6 Using the Stabilizer function 30 3 1 7 Quick access controls 30 3 2 Cam...

Page 5: ...4 1 Camera Playback mode icons 36 3 5 Thumbnail mode 38 4 Using the menus 39 4 1 Camcorder menu 39 4 1 1 White balance 39 4 1 2 Video resolution 40 4 1 3 Color effect 41 4 1 4 Night mode 42 4 1 5 Stabilizer 43 4 1 6 Capture mode 44 4 2 Camcorder playback menu 45 4 2 1 Delete 45 4 2 2 Protect 47 4 3 Camera menu 48 4 3 1 White balance 48 4 3 2 Resolution 49 4 3 3 Color effect 50 4 3 4 Night mode 51 ...

Page 6: ...ng the beep 58 4 5 2 Histogram Mode 58 4 5 3 Auto power off 59 4 5 4 TV standard 60 4 5 5 Format 61 4 5 6 Default 62 4 5 7 Language 62 4 5 8 Frequency 63 4 5 9 Date time 63 5 Installing the software and drivers 64 5 1 Presto Video Works 64 5 2 Presto Mr Photo 65 5 3 Quick Time 66 Appendix 67 Specifications 67 Troubleshooting 70 ...

Page 7: ...mera please take the camera as a criterion We reserve the right to change the contents of this manual and specifications of the product without prior notice If the accessories do not tally with the actual package please take the actual package as the criterion Copyright Copyright 2008 All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval sy...

Page 8: ...he internal components Do not use harsh chemicals cleaning solvents or strong detergents to clean the product Wipe the product with a slightly damp soft cloth Do not fire the flash while it is too close to the subject s eyes Intense light from the flash can cause eye damage if it is fired too close to the eyes When using the flash the camera should be at least one meter from the eyes of the subjec...

Page 9: ...omiting Seek immediately medical attention Operation conditions This camera is designed for use in temperatures ranging from 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Do not use or keep the camera in the following areas In areas subject to direct sunlight In areas subject to high humidity or dust Near air conditioners heaters or other areas subject to temperature extremes Inside of a closed vehicle especially one...

Page 10: ...era in any important occasion such as a wedding ceremony or an overseas trip do test the DV camera beforehand to ensure that it functions properly Any additional loss caused by the malfunction of this product such as costs of photography or any loss of benefit generated by the photography is not the responsibility of the manufacturer and no compensation will be given for it Copyright information T...

Page 11: ...r 3GHz recommended At least 512 MB of RAM or higher 1GB recommended 64MB or Greater Video Card Standard USB 1 1 port or higher z Note A USB 1 1 port may enable you to transfer files to and from your host PC but transfer speeds may be much faster with a USB 2 0 port 1 2 Features The camcorder offers a variety of features and functions including HD Digital camcorder Digital camera max 8 Megapixels A...

Page 12: ...ould be present in the package If any item is missing or appears damaged contact your dealer immediately AV cable CD ROM Application software Component video cable Camcorder Pouch USB cable User manual Power cord Li ion battery NP 120 Battery charger 2 ...

Page 13: ...he following illustrations to familiarize yourself with the buttons and controls of this camcorder 1 4 1 Front view Lens Flash module Self timer LED LED flash light 1 4 2 Top view Battery cover latch Shutter button Zoom Volume button 3 ...

Page 14: ...1 4 3 Bottom view Tripod mount 1 4 4 Right view Lens cover latch Flash switch LCD screen cover Microphone 4 ...

Page 15: ...1 4 5 Left view Hand strap Battery cover Speaker 1 4 6 Back view Mode dial REC STOP button HD Output USB AV Output Camera Status LED Joystick REC Power LED 5 ...

Page 16: ...1 4 7 Adjusting the LCD display Flip and twist the LCD screen as shown while capturing a still image or recording a video clip 6 ...

Page 17: ...mcorder mode press the REC STOP button to start and stop recording In Camcorder Playback mode press the REC STOP to pause restart playing Joystick z In Camcorder and Camera mode 1 Move up down to adjust the exposure settings 2 Move right to enable the macro function A icon appears on the LCD screen when enabled 3 Move left to adjust the white balance settings z In Camera Playback mode 1 Move right...

Page 18: ... button to view the image in full screen mode z In Camcorder Playback mode 1 Press up and down to view the stored video clips and press the center joystick button to play stop the video clips 2 In Playing mode move right to rewind a video clip and move left to fast forward a video clip 3 In the Thumbnail mode move up down left right to select a desired video clip and then press the center joystick...

Page 19: ...off Zoom button z In Camcorder and Camera modes press right left to zoom in and out z In Camera Playback mode 1 Press right to zoom in your photo 2 Press left to show all stored files in a 3x2 matrix thumbnail view z In Camcorder Playback mode 1 Press left to show all stored video clips in a 3x2 matrix thumbnail view 2 Press left right to increase or decrease the volume of the video clip you are p...

Page 20: ...SD card cover latch z Slide the latch to open the SD card cover when you insert the SD card 10 ...

Page 21: ...n Green Power on Power Rec Green Blinking Recording Red Camera busy Red Blinking Self timer is activated and flash in charge Camera Status Red Blinking Rapidly 2 seconds self timer remaining Red Blinking Self timer is activated Self timer Red Blinking Rapidly 2 seconds self timer remaining ...

Page 22: ... See later chapters for advanced functions 2 1 Inserting an SD Card SD Card Sold Separately An SD card can be installed in the camcorder to provide additional storage space for still images video clips or other files 1 Open the LCD screen cover and move the SD card cover latch in the direction of the arrow to open the SD card compartment cover 2 Insert an SD card making sure the contacts are facin...

Page 23: ...3 Close the SD card compartment cover 13 ...

Page 24: ...lar batteries recommended by the manufacturer or your dealer z Note Install the battery exactly as described here Installing the battery incorrectly could cause damage to the camcorder and possibly start a fire 1 Slide the battery cover latch as shown and then the battery cover opens automatically 2 Insert the battery as shown 14 ...

Page 25: ...3 Close the battery cover as shown 15 ...

Page 26: ...wall outlet as shown 2 The red LED will light up for proper charging 3 After full charge the LED turns to green 4 It takes about 180 minutes to achieve full charge Actual charging time depends on current battery capacity and charging conditions 2 4 Turning on off the camcorder Press and hold the power button to turn the camcorder on off 2 5 Changing modes The camcorder can operate in three modes C...

Page 27: ...move the mode dial to SET Move the joystick up and down to highlight Date Time Press the center joystick button to confirm 6 Move the joystick up and down to highlight each field and press the center joystick button to select a field 7 Adjust each value by moving the joystick up and down Press the center joystick button to save your changes 8 Press the joystick down to highlight to leave the Date ...

Page 28: ...ge Press the center joystick button to select it 2 Move the joystick left and right to select the following languages English Traditional Chinese Simplified Chinese German Italian Spanish French Turkish Portuguese Dutch Japanese Russian Korean and Arabic After the language is selected press the center joystick button to confirm 18 ...

Page 29: ...der and move the mode dial to SET Move the joystick up and down to highlight Beep Press the center joystick button to select it 2 Move the joystick left and right to select X Beep Off or Beep On and press the center joystick button to confirm 19 ...

Page 30: ...een to frame the video 3 Press the REC STOP button to start recording 4 Press the REC STOP button again to stop recording 5 The video clip is automatically saved with a unique file name Notes 1 The maximum length of each video recording file is approximately 3 75 GB 2 The high resolution settings result in larger files and therefore shorter length 20 ...

Page 31: ...o of a still image capture can vary depending on the different video resolution settings See the following table 21 Video resolution Preview Taking pictures and focusing WVGA 720P 1080P 16 9 ratio 4 3 ratio QVGA 4 3 ratio 4 3 ratio ...

Page 32: ...ick button The video clip starts playing 3 Move the joystick up to rewind the video clip and move the joystick down to fast forward 4 Press the REC STOP button to pause the video playback Press the REC STOP button again to resume the video playback 5 When viewing the video clip move the Zoom button left or right to adjust the volume 6 Press the center joystick button to stop playing 7 Press the Pl...

Page 33: ...a still picture 1 Turn on the camcorder and move the Mode Dial to Camera mode Camera mode 2 Use the LCD screen to frame the picture 3 Press the Shutter button to capture the image 4 The picture is automatically saved with a unique file name 23 ...

Page 34: ...wo direction keys appears on the LCD screen You may use the joystick to pan across the picture and press the center joystick button to switch between the panning directions up down left right 4 Press the Zoom button left fully to view the thumbnails of all stored images and then press the joystick up and down to select an image 5 Press the center joystick button to view the image in full screen mo...

Page 35: ... learn how to transfer files to a PC show the video clips or photos on a TV Connect the camcorder to a computer with the USB cable provided 2 10 Connecting to a standard TV Connect the camcorder to a standard TV as shown with the AV cable provided 25 ...

Page 36: ... video clips or photos on a HDTV Connecting to a HDTV offers the high resolution for displaying the video clips or photos Connect the camcorder to a HD TV as shown with the component video cable and AV cable provided HD in AV in HD out AV out Component cable AV Cable 26 ...

Page 37: ...e them on an SD card 3 1 1 Camcorder and voice recorder mode Use the following picture to familiarize yourself with the Camcorder and voice recorder mode icons and symbols 11 9 8 1 2 4 6 15 3 7 14 13 1 2 3 Camcorder mode Voice recorder mode 10 5 12 Camcorder mode See the table below for a description of each icon and symbol 1 EV compensation indicator 2 Effect indicator 27 ...

Page 38: ...maining recording time indicator 8 Force and auto flash indicator 9 Resolution indicator 10 Battery indicator 11 Histogram indicator 12 LED flash light indicator 13 Macro indicator 14 Camcorder mode indicator 15 Zoom indicator Voice recorder mode See the table below for a description of each icon and symbol 1 Memory status indicator SD card in 28 ...

Page 39: ...o function and a icon displays on the LCD screen Move the joystick again to return to normal mode 3 1 3 Using the zoom function The camcorder is equipped with 5x optical zoom and 4X digital zoom Move the Zoom button right to get closer to a subject Move the Zoom button left to move away from a subject 3 1 4 Using the LED flash light Use the LED flash light to illuminate subjects in dark environmen...

Page 40: ...r camcorder when activated 3 1 6 Using the Stabilizer function Use the Stabilizer function to reduce vibration caused by camcorder shanks during a video shoot See section 4 1 5 Stabilizer 3 1 7 Quick access controls You can also make adjustments to exposure by pressing the joystick up and down In Camcorder and Camera modes press the joystick up and down to adjust the EV compensation settings Press...

Page 41: ...ns Use the following picture to familiarize yourself with the Camera mode icons and symbols 14 13 12 7 1 2 4 5 15 6 3 10 8 9 11 See the table below for a description of each icon and symbol 1 Remaining number of photos 2 EV compensation indicator 3 Effect indicator 4 Night mode indicator 5 White balance indicator 31 ...

Page 42: ...mera mode indicator 15 Zoom indicator 3 2 2 Using the macro function See section 3 1 2 Using the macro function 3 2 3 Using the zoom function See section 3 1 3 Using the zoom function 3 2 4 Using the LED flash module See section 3 1 4 Using the LED flash light 3 2 5 Using the flash module auto and force See section 3 1 5 Using the Flash module auto and force 3 2 6 Quick access controls See section...

Page 43: ...following picture to familiarize yourself with the Camcorder Playback mode icons and symbols 8 1 3 4 7 1 2 3 4 6 7 Camcorder playback mode Voice recorder playback mode 6 9 10 5 2 5 9 8 Camcorder mode See the table below for a description of each icon and symbol 1 Displays the number of current camcorder total number of recorded video clips 2 Volume level 33 ...

Page 44: ...ayback mode icon 9 Displays the file number of the video clip Voice Recorder mode See the table below for a description of each icon and symbol 1 Displays the number of current audio total number of recorded audio clips 2 Volume level 3 Memory status indicator SD card in No SD card 4 The length of every audio clip 5 Play Pause indicator 6 Indicates press to Play Stop 34 ...

Page 45: ...7 Battery status indicator 8 File protect indicator 9 Voice playback mode 10 Displays the file number of the audio clip 35 ...

Page 46: ...llowing picture to familiarize yourself with the Camera Playback mode icons and symbols 2 5 4 1 3 6 7 See the table below for a description of each icon and symbol 1 Displays the number of current image the total number of saved images 2 Memory status indicator SD card in No SD card 3 Displays the file number of the photo 4 Battery status indicator 36 ...

Page 47: ...5 File protect indicator 6 Playback mode icon 7 DPOF Digital Print Order Format indicator 37 ...

Page 48: ...Playback mode 2 The most recent image video clip displays on the screen Press the Zoom button left to view six thumbnail images video clips on the LCD screen 3 Press the joystick up and down to highlight an image or a video clip and press the center joystick button to view the image or playback the video clip or voice file in full screen mode 4 Press the ZOOM button left to return to thumbnail vie...

Page 49: ...itions When white balance is set to Auto the camcorder automatically compensates for different lighting conditions 1 Turn the camcorder on and ensure it is in Camcorder mode 2 Press the Menu button and move the joystick up and down to highlight the White Balance option Press the center joystick button to display the submenu 3 Move the joystick left and right to select Auto Sunny Cloudy Tungsten or...

Page 50: ...ove the joystick up and down to highlight the Resolution option Press the center joystick button to display the submenu 3 Press the joystick left and right to select QVGA WVGA 720P or 1080P Press the center joystick button to confirm 4 Press the Menu button again to exit the menu 40 z Notes 1 The LCD displays the 16 9 ratio while setting as WVGA 720P 1080P video resolution 2 The LCD displays the 4...

Page 51: ...mcorder on and ensure it is in Camcorder mode 2 Press the Menu button and move the joystick up and down to highlight the Effect option Press the center joystick button to display the submenu 3 Move the joystick left and right to select Color B W or Sepia Press the center joystick button to confirm 4 Press the Menu button again to exit the menu 41 ...

Page 52: ...s in Camcorder mode 2 Press the Menu button and move the joystick up and down to highlight the Night Mode option Press the center joystick button to display the submenu 3 Move the joystick left and right to select Off or Night mode options Press the center joystick button to confirm 4 Press the Menu button again to exit the menu 42 ...

Page 53: ...e the joystick up and down to highlight the Stabilizer option Press the center joystick button to display the submenu 3 Move the joystick left and right to select Off or Stabilizer options Press the center joystick button to confirm 4 Press the Menu button again to exit the menu 5 An icon displays on the screen z Note Stabilizer function is available in video resolution WVGA and 720P only 43 ...

Page 54: ... 2 Press the Menu button and move the joystick up and down to highlight the Capture Mode option Press the center joystick button to display the submenu 3 Move the joystick left and right to select Voice recorder or Video options Press the center joystick button to confirm 4 Press the Menu button again to exit the menu 44 ...

Page 55: ...it is in Camcorder mode Press the Playback button and then press the Menu button to display the Camcorder Playback menu 2 Move the joystick up and down to select Delete One or Delete All options If you select Delete One the playback screen appears again Move the joystick right and left to locate the file you want to delete and press the center joystick button to confirm 45 ...

Page 56: ...t to select X or and press the center joystick button to delete 4 Press the Menu button again to exit the menu z Note Once deleted files cannot be recovered so make sure you have a backup before you delete Files that have been protected will not be deleted You have to unlock the files first before deleting them 46 ...

Page 57: ...yback menu 2 Move the joystick up and down to select the Protect option Then playback screen appears again Move the joystick to locate the file you want to protect and press the center joystick button to confirm A lock icon is displayed to show that the file is protected 3 Press the Menu button again to exit the menu z Note To unlock a file repeat the above steps The lock icon disappears when the ...

Page 58: ...n the camcorder on and ensure it is in Camera mode 2 Press the Menu button and move the joystick up and down to highlight the White Balance option Press the center joystick button to display the submenu 3 Move the joystick left and right to select Auto Sunny Cloudy Tungsten or Fluorescent Press the center joystick button to confirm 4 Press the Menu button again to exit the menu 48 ...

Page 59: ...he camcorder on and ensure it is in Camera mode 2 Press the Menu button and move the joystick up and down to highlight the Resolution option Press the center joystick button to display the submenu 3 Move the joystick left and right to select from 3M 5Mor 8M Press the center joystick button to confirm 4 Press the Menu button again to exit the menu 49 ...

Page 60: ...camcorder on and ensure it is in Camera mode 2 Press the Menu button and move the joystick up and down to highlight the Effect option Press the center joystick button to display the submenu 3 Move the joystick left and right to select Color B W or Sepia Press the center joystick button to confirm 4 Press the Menu button again to exit the menu 50 ...

Page 61: ...is in Camcorder mode 2 Press the Menu button and move the joystick up and down to highlight the Night Mode option Press the center joystick button to display the submenu 3 Move the joystick left and right to select Off or Night mode option Press the center joystick button to confirm 4 Press the Menu button again to exit the menu 51 ...

Page 62: ...ode 2 Press the Menu button and move the joystick up and down to highlight the Selftimer option Press the center joystick button to display the submenu 3 Move the joystick left and right to select Off 5 seconds or 10 seconds options Press the center joystick button to confirm 4 Press the Menu button again to exit the menu 52 ...

Page 63: ...Playback button and then press the Menu button to display the Camera Playback menu 2 Move the joystick up and down to select the Delete One or Delete All options If you select Delete One the playback screen appears again Move the joystick up and down to locate the file you want to delete and press the center joystick button to confirm 53 ...

Page 64: ...to select X or and then press the center joystick button to delete 4 Press the Menu button again to exit the menu z Note Once deleted files cannot be recovered so make sure you have a backup before you delete Files that have been protected will not be deleted You have to unlock the files first before deleting them 54 ...

Page 65: ...joystick up and down to select the Protect option Then playback screen appears again Press the joystick up and down to locate the file you want to protect and press the center joystick button to confirm A lock icon is displayed to show that the file is protected 3 Press the Menu button again to exit the menu z Note To unlock a file repeat the above steps The lock icon disappears when the file is u...

Page 66: ... 1 Turn the camcorder on and ensure it is in Camera mode Press the Playback button and then press the Menu button to display the Camera Playback menu 2 Move the joystick up and down to select the Autoplay option and press the center joystick button The images are displayed automatically 3 Press the Menu button to stop the slide show 56 ...

Page 67: ...menu 2 Move the joystick up and down to highlight the DPOF option Press the center joystick button to display the submenu 3 Move the joystick left and right to select X or Press the center joystick button to confirm and then press the Menu button A DPOF icon is displayed to show that the file is ordered to print 4 Press the Playback button again to exit the image z Notes 1 A memory card is require...

Page 68: ...splay a histogram graph on LCD screen This function can help you to capture a better photo video clip 1 Turn on the camcorder and switch to SET mode 2 Move the joystick up and down to highlight the Histogram option Press the center joystick button to display the submenu 3 Move the joystick left and right to select Histogram or Off options Press the center joystick button to confirm 58 ...

Page 69: ...y for power saving 1 Turn on the camcorder and switch to SET mode 2 Move the joystick up and down to highlight the Auto Power Off option Press the center joystick button to display the submenu 3 Move the joystick left and right to select Off 1 minute or 5 minutes Press the center joystick button to confirm 59 ...

Page 70: ...urn on the camcorder and switch to SET mode 2 Move the joystick up and down to highlight the TV standard option Press the center joystick button to display the submenu 3 Move the joystick left and right to select NTSC or PAL and press the center joystick button to confirm 60 ...

Page 71: ...media 1 Turn on the camcorder and switch to SET mode 2 Move the joystick up and down to highlight the Format option Press the center joystick button to display the submenu 3 Move the joystick left and right to select X or and press the center joystick button to confirm 4 The current media memory card is formatted 61 ...

Page 72: ...r and switch to SET mode 2 Move the joystick up and down to highlight the Default option Press the center joystick button to display the submenu 3 Move the joystick left and right to select X or and press the center joystick button to confirm 4 5 7 Language See section 2 6 2 Setting the language 62 ...

Page 73: ...amcorder and switch to SET mode 2 Move the joystick up and down to highlight the Frequency option Press the center joystick button to display the submenu 3 Move the joystick left and right to select 50 Hz or 60 Hz Press the center joystick button to confirm 4 5 9 Date time See section 2 6 1 Setting the date and time 63 ...

Page 74: ...orks 1 Insert the supplied CD into the CD ROM drive 2 If the CD ROM does not automatically boot use Windows Explorer to execute the InstallMgr exe file in the root directory The following screen is displayed Install button 3 Click the Install button to begin the installation process and follow the instructions on screen More information about Presto Video Works 6 can be found in the help files whe...

Page 75: ...he CD ROM does not automatically boot use Windows Explorer to execute the InstallMgr exe file in the root directory The following screen is displayed Install button 6 Click the Install button to begin the installation process and follow the instructions on screen More information about Presto Mr Photo can be found in the help files when the application is started 65 ...

Page 76: ... the CD ROM drive 2 If the CD Rom doesn t automatically boot use Window Explore to execute the InstalMgr exe file in the root directory The following screen is displayed Install button 3 Click the Install button to begin the installation process and follow the instructions on screen More information about Quick Time can be found in the help files when the application is started 66 ...

Page 77: ...s 5 0 Megapixel Storage media Internal Built in 32MB Flash Memory For System Software Storage External SD Card Up to SDHC 8GB Class6 Sensor sensitivity Auto Color effects Color B W Sepia Lens 5X Optical zoom lens Wide F 3 2 f 6 26mm Tele F 6 8 f 30 75mm Focus range Normal 45cm inf Macro 5cm 45cm ...

Page 78: ...IF Resolution 3MP 5MP 8MP Firmware interpolation Zoom Camcorder 5X Optical Zoom 2X Digital Zoom 1080P 4X Digital Zoom others Camera 5X optical zoom 4X digital zoom Still Image Playback Digital Zoom Max 8X Audio Video Yes TFT Monitor 3 0 TFT 960 x 240 pixels LED Flash Video Mode 0 5m 1m Effective Range On Off Strobe Camera Effective Range 1m 1 5m Mode Auto Off On ...

Page 79: ... EV 2 0 EV Self timer Off 5 10 seconds PC interface USB 2 0 high speed TV out format NTSC PAL Component Output Shutter 1 1 2000 sec Auto power off Off 1 min 5 min options Power supply Li Ion battery NP 120 battery Dimension 57 W x 70 H x 129 D mm Weight Approx 292 5g without batteries ...

Page 80: ...charge the battery See 2 3 Charging the battery The camera suddenly turns off The auto power off function was enabled The camera is running out of battery power Turn the power on again Please charge the battery See 2 3 Charging the battery The captured image is not stored in memory Before the image is saved the power has been cut off When battery indicator turns empty without green bars replace th...

Page 81: ...se take a picture within the available focus range and choose normal or macro mode See 3 2 2 Using the macro function Memory card cannot be used The memory card is protected The memory card contains non DCF images taken by other cameras Unlock the memory card Format the memory card See 4 5 5 Format Before formatting the card ensure you back up the files All buttons are Short circuit occurred when ...

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