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Windows Startup menu, enter "D:\autorun.exe" (where D is your CD-ROM 

drive letter) in the text box, and click [OK]. 

 

How to use the PC Camera function 

1. First copy the PC camera driver from the CD to your PC. 

2: Turn on the camcorder, Press the 

OK/MENU

 button to display the menu. 

3: Press the 

RIGHT

 button to select [setup

], and then press the 

OK

 

button to display the menu. 

4: Press the 

UP

 or 

DOWN

 button to select [USB selection]. 

5: Press the 

RIGHT

 or 

OK

 button to enter the submenu. 

6: Press the 

UP

 or

 DOWN 

button to set it to [USB CAM] mode. 

7: Press the 

OK

 button to confirm the setting. 

8: Press the 

LEFT/MODE

 button three times to close the menu. 

9: Connect the camcorder with the PC by USB-cable. A message “USB 

Cam connecting” appears on the screen when connection to the 

computer has been successfully completed. 

10:  Double click the icon “My Computer” (on the PC-desktop). 

11:  Double click the icon       Then you can start to use the 

PC-Camera function. 

Summary of Contents for HDV 527W

Page 1: ...HDV527W User s Manual...

Page 2: ...e 8 Setting the date and time 9 3 Using this camcorder 10 Turning the Camcorder On and Off 10 Change the record mode 10 Recording a video clip 11 Taking still images 14 4 Using the menu in record mode...

Page 3: ...ting the Camcorder to a TV 23 Connecting the Camcorder to a HDTV 24 Connecting the Camcorder to a PC 25 7 Software Installation 27 Installing the Software 27 8 Troubleshooting 29 9 Technical Specifica...

Page 4: ...ou read and understand the safety precautions described below Do not try to open the case of the camcorder or attempt to modify this camcorder in any way Maintenance and repairs should be carried out...

Page 5: ...tton 3 Up Playback button 4 Right Self timer button 5 OK MENU button 6 Down Delete button 7 Shutter button 8 Strap 9 Power button 10 T Zoom in button 11 W Zoom out button 12 LED button 13 AV out jack...

Page 6: ...for using Installing the Battery 1 Push the lock on the battery cover 1 to the right to open the battery cover 2 Insert Lithium ion battery into the compartment Note that the metallic contacts must be...

Page 7: ...r power off 2 Connect the camcorder and PC via the attached USB cable When the battery is being charged the charger lamp will light blue 3 When the charge is completed the charger lamp turns off Disco...

Page 8: ...SD memory card has a write protect switch which used to protect data from accidental deletion Therefore whenever you want to record format or delete files in the SD card disable the write protection b...

Page 9: ...Press the UP or DOWN button to select Format then press the RIGHT or OK button to launch the submenu 3 Press the UP or DOWN button to select the item YES and then press the OK button to erase all data...

Page 10: ...HT button to select Setup press OK button to launch the submenu 2 Press the UP or DOWN button to select Time Setup then press the RIGHT or OK button to display the year month date hour minute 3 Press...

Page 11: ...turn the camcorder on off To save battery power the camcorder will automatically turns off 1 3 5 minutes after the last control accessed You can change the power off time by setting the function Auto...

Page 12: ...the Shutter button to enter video record mode Recording a video clip 1 Turn on the camcorder and set the camcorder to video record mode 2 Zooming Press the T or W button to zoom in or zoom out the su...

Page 13: ...n the light is insufficient press the LED button to turn on the camera light Press it again to turn the light off Setting the quality 1 Turn on the camcorder and set the camcorder to video record mode...

Page 14: ...rd mode 2 Press the OK MENU button to display the setup menu The Video menu is selected 3 Press the OK button to enter the menu 4 Press the UP or DOWN button to select Resolution 5 Press the OK button...

Page 15: ...ady and then press the SHUTTER button down to take a picture When the light is insufficient press the LED button to turn on the camera light Press it again to turn the light off Setting the quality 1...

Page 16: ...ize 1 Turn on the camcorder and set the camcorder to capture mode 2 Press the OK MENU button to display the setup menu The Photo menu is select 3 Press the OK button to enter the menu 4 Press the UP o...

Page 17: ...video or audio mode 2 Press the OK MENU button to display the menu 3 Press the RIGHT button to select setup and then press the OK button to display the menu 4 Press the UP or DOWN button to select an...

Page 18: ...s turned off automatically after a period of time There are four options Off 1Min 3Min 5 Min Volume Adjust the volume from 0 to 64 Time setup Refer to page 9 Language Select a language for the Display...

Page 19: ...leted including protected files Be sure to download important files to your computer before formatting Yes No FW Ver This function will show the software version AAA Menu 1 Turn on the camcorder and s...

Page 20: ...HZ 60HZ Contrast Adjust the contrast of the picture There are three items for option Hard Soft Standard Sharpness Adjust the sharpness of the picture There are three items for option Hard Soft Standar...

Page 21: ...movie clips 1 Set the camcorder to video record mode and then press the UP PLAYBACK button to set the camcorder to playback mode All movie clips saved in the movie folder show in thumbnail mode 2 Pres...

Page 22: ...n the photo folder If there are no images stored a message No Files appears 2 Press the RIGHT or LEFT button to preview the previous or next image Press the OK button to preview it in full screen mode...

Page 23: ...to end the playing Press the UP button to pause it and press OK button to continue 4 When all the files show in the thumbnail mode press the UP PLAYBACK button to navigate and preview movie clips in...

Page 24: ...screen now performs as the camcorder LCD screen 1 Push the cover lock 2 to the left to open the cover 2 Connect the camcorder to a TV via the TV out cable supplied 3 Turn on the TV and the camcorder...

Page 25: ...r on HDTV and switch to HDMI mode 4 Power ON the camcorder Set the camcorder in playback mode Press the UP PLAYBACK button to enter movie clips folder photo folder or audio folder 5 Press the LEFT or...

Page 26: ...le Using a Card Reader 1 Eject the memory card from the camcorder and insert it into a card reader that is connected to a computer 2 Open My Computer or Windows Explorer and double click the removable...

Page 27: ...the setting 7 Press the LEFT MODE button three times to close the menu 8 Connect the supplied USB cable to the computer s USB port A message USB connecting appears on the screen when connection to th...

Page 28: ...your CD ROM drive The autorun menu appears The following software is listed Arcsoft Media Impression Installs software for editing movie clips and photos If the autorun menu does not appear automatic...

Page 29: ...4 Press the UP or DOWN button to select USB selection 5 Press the RIGHT or OK button to enter the submenu 6 Press the UP or DOWN button to set it to USB CAM mode 7 Press the OK button to confirm the s...

Page 30: ...e memory card again or use a new card Image is blurry or out of focus 1 The camcorder was moving when the image was captured Hold the camcorder steady when shooting picture Image is not displayed on t...

Page 31: ...Technical Specifications Function 6 in 1 Multi functional Camera Digital Still Camera Digital Video Camera Digital Voice Recorder Video Player USB Mass Storage and PC Cam Image Sensor 5MP CMOS Sensor...

Page 32: ...Balance Auto Sunny Cloudy Fluorescent Incandescent Shutter Speed 1 2 1 1800 sec Digital Effects N A Internal Memory 32 NAND Flash Memory Card Slot SD MMC Up to 16GB Microphone Yes Speaker Yes Interfac...

Page 33: ...ion Battery Digital Still Camera Resolution 4000 x3000 Interpolated 12M 3200 x 2400 Interpolated 8M 2592 x 1944 5M 2048 x 1536 3M Sensitivity Auto File Format Image JPEG Compatible Scene Mode N A Digi...

Page 34: ...33 File Format Video MOV H 264 Digital Voice Recorder File Format Audio WAV Windows Mass Storage Windows Mass storage Driver Windows 2000 XP VISTA32 bit 7 32 bit Mass Storage only above...

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