Introduction
Features and Requirements
Package Contents
HD 1080p DV Camcorder
Quick Start Guide AHDVC03F
Thank you for choosing Aluratek’s® CINECAM HD 1080p DV Camcorder. In addition to
making sure only quality materials are used for manufacturing, Aluratek® is also
dedicated to provide the best customer satisfaction and support.
Your order has been carefully packaged and inspected. The following should be included in your package. Please
inspect the contents of the package to ensure that you have received all items and that nothing has been damaged.
If you discover a problem, please contact us immediately for assistance.
Features:
• Easy to use, hand held digital camcorder
• Simple user interface lets you start recording in seconds
• Connect to your computer to transfer your pictures and videos
• Expand the memory capacity up to 32GB with the SD / SDHC expansion card slot
• 5.0 Mega Pixels CMOS Sensor with 5X Optical Zoom & 20X Digital Zoom
• Color LTPS 3" Touch Screen LCD display
• 1080p (1920 x 1080) with sound / 30 FPS
• Built-in Lithium ion battery - up to two hours continuous use
• 1 Year Warranty
The goal of Aluratek is to embody "Simple Elegance" in every product it designs,
manufactures and sells.
The product focus of Aluratek is to bring simple yet elegant connectivity solutions to
the consumers to enhance their consumer electronics, communications and computing
experience. Each product is carefully designed with the consumer in mind. Each
product is solution-driven to address the need of the consumers and deliberately
planned to provide the ultimate user experience.
Cinecam
RCA Cable
HDMI Cable
USB 2.0 Cable
HD 1080p DV Camcorder
Requirements:
• Windows XP(SP2) / Vista / 7 OR Mac 10.4.9 or later
• Available USB / HDMI port / RCA port
Lithium Ion Battery
Carrying Case
Read this guide thoroughly and follow the installation and operation procedures
carefully to prevent any damage to the unit and / or any of the devices it connects to.
Power Adapter
Installation CD
Manual
Quick Start Guide
Warranty / Registration
Card
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Product Highlights
Buttons and Functions
Description
Button
Function
Description
Button
Function
11
14
Press the button to Power
ON / OFF AHDVC03F
AHDVC03F is equipped with,
4X Digital zoom ( For 720p &
below) and a 5X Optical Zoom
function. Press the Zoom button
Right (T) to pull in the distance
of the subject, or press the
Power Button
6
Zoom button
1
Press the button to display
the main OSD menu.
3
SET (Menu)
Button
7
8
button Left (W) to move away
the distance from the object.
4
There are three operating
modes for AHDVC03F: DV
Mode, DSC Mode, and Voice
Recording Mode. Rotate the
Mode button to change to
different modes.
9
Press the button to take
images.
Shutter button
MODE Button
2
Recording
button
10
12
13
15
Press the button to take video
clip and voice recording
5
Press the 4-Way Direction
Button UP to Power on/off the
flash light: off, auto, fill-in;
press DOWN to delete the file
when it’s in Playback mode.
4-Way Direction
Button
1. Flashlight
5. USB / HDMI / TV Output
6. LED Indicator
9. DIrectional Button
10. Speaker
11. Hand Strap
12. Shutter Button
13. Zoom Button
14. Tripod Socket
15. Battery / Memory Card Compartment
Press the Playback button to
enter Playback mode and
playback the last file.
Playback
Button
2. Microphone
3. Self-timer Indicator
4. Lens
7. Mode Button
8. Record Button
Photo Status Icons
Video Status Icons
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
DSC Mode indicator
Night Mode indicator
EV compensation indicator
Effect indicator
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
Resolution indicator
Backlight compensation
Histogram indicator
Playback Button
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
DSC Mode indicator
Motion Detection
Night Mode indicator
10.
11.
12.
Remaining recording time
Resolution indicator
Compensation indicator
Histogram indicator
Playback indicator
Digital Zoom indicator
Menu Button
1
2
3
4
5
6
8
1
2
3
4
5
6
8
9
7
7
18
10
9
17
16
10
11
11
12
18
17
EV compensation indicator
Effect indicator
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
Metering Mode
Digital zoom indicator
Menu Button
White balance indicator
Macro indicator
Metering Mode
14
15
15
16
12
13
13
14
Memory Status indicator
Continuous Shot Mode
Self-timer indicator
White balance indicator
Macro indicator
Battery indicator
Memory Status indicator
Multi shot
Number of pictures left
Battery indicator
15
14
Operating Instructions
STEP 3. Setting the Resolution:
STEP 4. Taking Video or Photographs:
3. To pause the Playback of file, press the Recording button or touch the
screen icon ( ).
4. Press the Playback Button to return to Video/Voice Recording Mode.
STEP 1. Installing the Battery:
/
The battery is not fully charged and must be fully charged before first use. It is
recommended to charge the battery for a minimum of 2 hours.
AHDVC03F can be set to different resolutions.
SHOOTING A VIDEO CLIP
1. Power on AHDVC03F and make sure it is in the DV Mode.
2. Press the Recording button to start or stop recording.
3. The Digital Video Camera will store the Video clip automatically.
4. LCD screen ratio will be different depending on the setting of Video Clip resolution.
5. You can also playback the video clip in different speed by touching (ON/OFF)
VIDEO
the screen icon (
).
1. Open the battery cover.
2. Insert the Lithium-ion rechargeable battery into the camera.
3. Replace the battery cover.
1. Power on AHDVC03F and make sure it is in the DV Mode.
2. Press SET (Menu) Button and press the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight
the Resolution item. Press SET (Menu) Button to display submenu; or touch
the screen to select the item.
3. Press 4-Way Direction Button to select FHD, HD, WVGA or WEB. Press SET
(Menu) Button to confirm; or touch the screen to select the item.
STEP 6. Delete Video Clips:
STEP 2. Inserting a Memory Card (not included)
TAKING A PICTURE
1. Power on AHDVC03F and adjust the Mode Button to DSC Mode.
2. Press Shutter Button to capture images.
1. Power on AHDVC03F and make sure it is in the Video/Voice Playback Mode.
2. Press SET (Menu) Button and move the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight
the Delete item. Press SET (Menu) Button to display submenu; or touch the
screen to select the item.
3. Use 4-Way Direction Button to select Delete One or Delete All. Press SET
(Menu) Button to confirm; or touch the screen to select the item.
4. Press 4-Way Direction Button to select “O” Yes or “X” NO. Press SET (Menu)
Button to confirm; or touch the screen to select the item.
Follow the instructions below to insert the optional SD / SDHC memory card into
the camera.
STILL IMAGE RESOLUTION
STEP 5. Playback Photographs / Videos Clips:
1. Turn off the camera.
2. Insert the SD card into the camera.
1. Power on AHDVC03F and make sure it is in the DSC Mode.
2. Press SET (Menu) Button and move the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight
the Resolution item. Press SET (Menu) Button to display submenu; or touch
the screen to select the item.
3. Press 4-Way Direction Button to select 12M, 8M, 5M or 3M. Press SET
(Menu) Button to confirm; or touch the screen to select the item.
1. In Video/Voice Recording Mode, press Playback Button to display recently
stored file on the LCD screen.
2. Press 4-Way Direction Button up/down, left/right to view the stored file.
Press SET (Menu) Button to playback or touch the screen to select Playback
of the file.
Note: There is only one correct direction to insert the SD memory card into the slot. Do not force the
card into the slot, or else it may damage both the camera and the SD memory card.
Note: The file cannot be recovered once it is deleted. Therefore, please make sure you have backed
up the file before Delete. Protect files cannot be deleted. Before delete, you must unlock the file.
Connect to Computer
Connect to TV
Software Installation:
How to upload to Youtube from MediaImpression:
1. Insert CD to your computer.
2. Select “Arcsoft Total Media Extreme”
3. Follow the onscreen instruction to install the
software.
1. Select the video that you like to upload
2. Click on the YouTube icon in menu bar
3. Complete your YouTube
account information
4. Fill in the video info and click “Upload”
For high
TV
definition TV
AHDVC02F
AHDVC02F
HDMI
Connect to computer:
1. Power on AHDVC03F.
AHDVC02F
2. Connect AHDVC03F to the USB port on your
computer using the included USB cable.
3. AHDVC03F will appear on your computer as a
“Removable Drive” in “My Computer”.
4. You can manage your pictures/videos using the
MediaImpression software or click on the
“Removable Drive” directly.
Yellow
Red
White
For standard
definition TV
TV
TV
Radio and TV Interference Statement
Warranty
Troubleshooting
Problem
Cause
Solution
Replace or install the battery correctly.
WARNING!!! This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of 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.
Aluratek warrants this product against defect in material or workmanship for 1 Year
from the date of purchase.
Can not power on the unit
Low battery power. Battery placed at wrong
polarities.
The memory card hasn’t been formatted
correctly or memory is full.
This warranty becomes invalid if the factory-supplied serial number or "warranty void"
sticker has been removed or altered on the product.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instruction, 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 whatever measures may be
required to correct the interference.
Photos can not be saved when
taking pictures.
If the memory is full, use a different memory card. Format the memory card if it was
not formatted.
Warning: Format will erase everything on the card.
This warranty does not cover:
A) Cosmetic damage or damage due to acts of God
B) Accident, misuse, abuse, negligence or modification of any part of the product.
C) Damage due to improper operation or maintenance, connection to improper equipment,
or attempted repair by anyone other than Aluratek.
Can not find removable disk after
connecting the camera to the
computer.
Connection failure.
Make sure all cable connections are secured and restart the computer if necessary.
D) Products sold AS IS or WITH FAULTS.
Photos are blurry
1. AHDVC03F is not held steadily
2. AHDVC03F lens is dirty.
3. AHDVC03F is set to the wrong focus mode.
1. Hold AHDVC03F steadily until it beeps when taking video photo.
2. Clean the lens with soft dry cloth.
3. Set the macro/normal mode according to the distances of subject.
IN NO EVENT SHALL ALURATEK'S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE
PRODUCT FROM DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, IT'S ACCOMPANYING
SOFTWARE, OR IT'S DOCUMENTATION.
If you need further assistance, please contact the Aluratek support department for troubleshooting prior to returning this device.
Aluratek makes no warranty or representation, expressed, implied, or statutory, with
respect to it's products, contents or use of this documentation and all accompanying
software, and specifically disclaims it's quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for
any particular purpose. Aluratek reserves the right to revise or update it's product, software
or documentation without obligation to notify any individual or entity.
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