DVR-200
User Manual
English
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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital devices,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, 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 one or more of the following measures:
ꢀ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
ꢀ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
ꢀ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
ꢀ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Use of shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual. If
such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Do not use this DV camera if it is emitting smoke (or an unusual odor), becomes unusually hot to be
touched, produces a peculiar noise, or exhibits any other abnormal conditions.
Do not expose the DV camera to moisture and make sure no water gets into the DV camera.
Do not touch the power plug during a thunderstorm if you are using the AC power adapter. This may cause an
electrical shock.
Do not use the DV camera if any foreign objects have entered the DV camera.
Do not place the DV camera in an unstable location such as on a wobbly table or sloping surface.
Do not insert or drop metallic or other foreign objects into the camera through access points such as the SD
memory card slot.
Do not attempt to modify this DV camera.
Never operate this DV camera in any way while driving a vehicle.
Do not cover or wrap the DV camera or the AC power adapter with a cloth or quilt. Always use the DV camera and
its accessories in well-ventilated locations.
Handle the DV camera carefully and do not bump the DV camera into any hard object.
Do not move the DV camera while it is switched on. (If you are using the AC power adapter, unplug the adapter
from the AC power outlet after you have switched off the camera.) Ensure that any connector cords or cables to
other devices are disconnected before moving the DV camera.
When leaving the DV camera unused for long periods, such as during a vacation, always unplug the DV camera
from the power source (batteries or AC power adapter) for safety.
Handling the USB and AV cables on this product may expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of
California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ........................................... 5 CAPTURING STILL IMAGES ......................... 17
Overview .................................................................... 5 Basic settings ............................................................ 17
Package contents ..................................................... 6
Optional accessories ................................................ 6
Digital zoom (Preview) ....................................... 17
Self-timer ............................................................. 18
Flash ................................................................... 19
Image resolution and quality .............................. 20
Number of recordable images ........................... 21
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DIGITAL VIDEO
CAMERA ....................................................... 7
Front view .................................................................. 7
Rear view ................................................................... 8 RECORD MODE ............................................ 22
LCD monitor information ........................................... 9 Recording video clips ............................................... 22
LED indicators and audible tones ............................ 12 Viewing video clips ................................................... 23
GETTING STARTED ...................................... 13
Installing the batteries ............................................... 13
Using an AC power adapter
(optional accessory) ................................................. 14
Attaching the hand strap .......................................... 14
Inserting an SD memory card
(optional accessory) ................................................. 15
Turning on your digital video camera ....................... 16
Setting the date and time .......................................... 16
PLAYBACK MODE ........................................ 24
Viewing images ......................................................... 24
Zoom playback.......................................................... 25
Displaying thumbnail images ................................... 26
Slide show display .................................................... 27
Deleting video clips and images .............................. 28
Delete one video clip/image at a time ............... 28
Delete all video clips/images at once................ 29
Protecting video clips/images .................................. 30
Protecting one video clip/image ........................ 30
Removing protection from
video clips and images ...................................... 30
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SYSTEM CONNECTIONS ...........................31
USB Driver for Windows 98 users ........................ 31
Installing PhotoSuite.............................................. 32
Installing PhotoVista .............................................. 33
Installing WinDVD Creator SVCD.......................... 34
Playback Menu .......................................................... 46
Protect ............................................................. 46
Delete all .......................................................... 47
Slide show ....................................................... 47
Copy to card .................................................... 47
MENU OPTIONS ........................................ 35
Record menu ......................................................... 35
Image size ...................................................... 36
Image quality .................................................. 36
Video quality ................................................... 36
Exposure ......................................................... 36
White balance ................................................. 38
ISO .................................................................. 39
CONNECTING YOUR DITIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA
TO OTHER DEVICES ........................................... 48
CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS ......................... 49
APPENDIX................................................... 50
Error messages ........................................................ 50
Setup Menu ............................................................ 40
Format ............................................................. 41
Beep ................................................................ 41
Speaker ........................................................... 42
LCD brightness ............................................... 42
Power off.......................................................... 43
Reset to default................................................ 43
Date type ......................................................... 44
Date setup ....................................................... 44
Date imprint ..................................................... 44
Video out frequence ........................................
Light frequency. ............................................... 45
Language ........................................................ 45
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INTRODUCTION
Overview
Your new digital video camera is a miniature camcorder that will capture motion video as well as 2 megapixel still
images.
Using the 1.5" TFT color image LCD monitor, you can record images and then review them in detail.
64MB internal (built-in) memory lets you capture and store video and images without the need for an additional
memory card. However, you may wish to expand the memory capacity of your camera (up to 512 MB) by purchasing
a Secure Digital (SD) memory card.
Video clips and images that you have captured can be transferred to your computer using the USB cable. A USB
driver is required only for Windows 98 users. Windows Me/2000/XP users may simply plug their camera directly
into a USB port on their PC and begin transferring images to your computer. If you have a memory card, you may
also wish to purchase an SD card reader for your PC. A card reader makes downloads even faster and more
efficient.
You can enhance and retouch your images and videos on your computer using the provided editing software, or
other software you may already own.
You may share your images and videos with your friends via e-mail, in a report, or on a website. The possibilities
are endless.
When shooting digital still images, an automatic flash sensor detects the shooting (lighting) conditions and determines
whether the flash should be used for your digital still images. This feature helps ensure that your still images turn
out right.
We truly hope you enjoy your new DV camera!
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Package contents
Carefully unpack your new DV camera and ensure that you have the following items. In the event that any item is
missing or damaged, promptly contact Vivitar Customer Service.
ꢀ Digital video camera
ꢀ Camera strap
ꢀ User’s manual
ꢀ USB cable
ꢀ Camera pouch
ꢀ Software CD-ROM
ꢀOpAtVicoanblae l accessories
ꢀ SD memory card
ꢀ AC power adapter
ꢀ 2 x AA alkaline batteries
Note:
ꢀ The product and accessories that come with your camera may be different from those described in this manual.
This is due to the fact that different retailers often specify slightly different product inclusions and accessories
to suit their market requirements, customer demographics, and geographical preferences. Products often
vary between retailers especially with accessories such as batteries, chargers, AC adapters, memory cards,
cables, carrying cases/pouches, and language support. Occasionally a retailer will specify a unique product
color, appearance, and internal memory capacity. Contact your dealer for precise product definition and
included accessories.
ꢀ For drivers, revisions to this manual, and manuals in other languages please updates, refer to our website.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA
Front view
1. Lens
2. Microphone
3. Flash
4. Self-timer LED
5. Battery/SD card cover
6. Tripod socket
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Rear view
1. LCD monitor
2. Speaker
3.
4.
Power/Menu button
Arrow (up)
Flash
5.
6.
7.
Arrow (right)
Zoom in
T
Arrow (down)
Self-timer
Arrow (left)
W Zoom out
8. Record/ Stop
9. System LED indicator
10. OK OK
Digital zoom
11.
12.
13.
Still-Image shutter
Delete
Playback
Pause
14.A/V OUT (Audio/Video Out)
jack
15.USB connector
16.DC-in connector
17.Strap eyelet
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LCD information
These indicators are displayed when recording
still-images or video clips:
1. Zoom state
2. Sound level
(applies to video only)
Low sound level
Mild sound level
Medium sound level
High sound level
Fully sound level
Mute
3. Battery level
Full battery power
Fairly consumed
7. White balance
Automatic (no icon)
10. Possible number of shots
remaining
Nearly exhausted
Daylight
Virtually no battery power
4. Memory Card indicator
5. Flash mode
Shade
11. Still image mode icon
12. Image/ Video quality
Super fine
Fluorescent-1
Fluorescent-2
A
Auto flash (Auto 1)
Lamp (incandescent)
8. EV compensation
9. Still-Image resolution
Large 1600 x 1200
Medium 800 x 600
Fine
A
Auto flash (Auto 2)
Normal
Flash off
13. Recordable movie time
available
6. Self-timer indicator
(still images only)
14. Record mode icon
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These indicators are displayed when playing back video clips:
1. Folder number and video number
2. Sound level
Low sound level
Mild sound level
Medium sound level
High sound level
Fully sound level
Mute
3. Battery level
Full battery power
Fairly consumed
Nearly exhausted
Virtually no battery power
4. Memory Card indicator (if present)
5. Pause / Play indicator
6. Counter
7. Movie icon
8. Video quality
Super fine
Fine
Normal
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These indicators are displayed when playing back still images:
1. Folder number and image number
2. Battery level
Full battery power
Fairly consumed
Nearly exhausted
Virtually no battery power
3. Memory Card indicator (if present)
4. Date (if date imprint is on)
5. Exposure time for this image
6. Aperture value for this image
7. Still image icon
8. Image quality
Super fine
Fine
Normal
9. Image size
Large 1600 x 1200
Medium 800 x 600
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LED indicators and audible tones
Indicator
Status
Description/Activity
The camera is powering up
Sound
No
LED indicator
LED indicator
LED indicator
LED indicator
LED indicator
LED indicator
Solid green
Solid green
Blinking red
Blinking green
Blinking green
Solid green
The camera is powered and ready
Charging the flash
Yes *(1)
No
Image is being recorded to the memory card
USB communication/transfer in progress
The camera is ready to record images (or movies)
The still-image self-timer function is activated
Error message
No
No
Yes *(1)
Yes *(1)
Yes *(3)
Yes *(1)
Self-timer indicator Blinking blue
–
–
–
–
Valid button event
*(1) The camera sounds one beep.
*(3) The camera sounds three beeps.
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GETTING STARTED
You can use 2 AA size batteries (Alkaline, Ni-MH), one CR-V3 or an AC power adapter (optional accessory) to
power your DV camera. Battery power is convenient for capturing images or video clips while an AC power
adapter is useful when transferring images to your computer.
Installing the batteries
1. Slide the battery cover downward (away from the lens).
2. Insert the batteries, noting correct polarity (+ or -).
3. Close the battery cover.
Note:
ꢀ
If you will not be using the batteries for an extended period of time, remove them from the camera to prevent
leakage or corrosion.
Never use manganese batteries.
ꢀ
ꢀ
ꢀ
Never use batteries of different type (together) or mix old and new batteries.
Avoid using batteries in extremely cold environments as low temperatures can shorten the battery life and
reduce camera performance. (Such damage is not covered under the warranty).
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Using an AC power adapter (optional accessory)
1. Connect one end of the AC power adapter to the jack labeled “DC IN”.
2. Connect the other end to an electrical outlet.
Note:
ꢀ
Make sure to use only the AC power adapter specified for the camera. Damage caused by the use of an
incorrect adapter is not covered under the warranty.
Using an AC power adapter while transferring images to your computer prevents unexpected automatic
power off of the camera.
ꢀ
Attaching the hand strap
To prevent accidental dropping of the camera, always use the hand strap.
Attach the hand strap as follows:
1. Thread the small loop of the hand strap through the strap eyelet
on the camera.
2. Pull the large loop through the small loop until the strap is firmly secured.
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Inserting an SD memory card (optional accessory)
The camera comes with 64MB of internal memory, allowing you to record video clips and captured images.
However, you may expand the memory capacity by using an optional Secure Digital (SD) memory card so you
can store more images and video clips.
1. Slide the battery cover downward (away from the lens)
2. Insert the SD memory card pins-first, so that the label of the card faces
the battery. When inserted in the correct orientation, the edge of
th
the memory card should protrude only about 1/16 of an inch, well
below the edge of the camera body.
3. Close the battery/memory card cover.
To remove an SD memory card
1. Make sure the camera is off.
2. Open the SD/battery card cover.
3. Press lightly on the edge of the memory card and it will eject.
Note:
ꢀ
To prevent valuable data from being accidentally erased
from an SD card, you can slide the write protect tab (on
the side of the SD memory card) to “LOCK”.
To save, edit, or erase data on an SD memory card,
you must unlock the card.
ꢀ
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Turning on your digital video camera
1. Swing the LCD panel away from the camera body.
2. Press and hold the power/menu button on the top to turn on your camera.
Hold the power button for about two seconds.
ꢀ To turn off your digital video camera, press again power/menu button.
Hold the power button for about four seconds.
Setting the date and time
The date and time setting screen will automatically appear when:
ꢀ The camera is powered-on for the first time;
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1. With the camera ON, press the power/menu button briefly.
2. Select Setup menu by using the or buttons.
3. Press the
button to enter the main menu.
4. Select Date setup by using the
or
buttons, and press the button.
ꢀTo increase the value for each option, press the
button.
button.
ꢀTo decrease the value for each option, press the
ꢀPress the button to move to the next field.
5. When all options are set, press the OK button.
6. To exit the menu mode press the power/menu button again.
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CAPTURING STILL IMAGES
Basic settings
Digital zoom (Preview)
Using the digital zoom, the image in the LCD display can be enlarged by pressing the (T) telephoto button so that
the subject appears closer or appears further away by pressing the (W) wide-angle button.
Note
ꢀ although the image in the LCD may be zoomed up to 2.5x, the still-image will be captured at 1X (no zoom.)
1. Turn on your digital video camera.
2. Open the LCD monitor.
3. Press the (T) telephoto button to activate the zoom function.
ꢀDigital zoom’s range is from 1x to 2.5x.
ꢀThe digital zoom magnification appears on the LCD monitor.
4. Use the (T) telephoto button or (W) wide-angle button to adjust the zoom state.
Note:
ꢀ It is not possible to capture a zoomed still-mage (Only videos use zoom for capture).
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Self-timer
Use the self-timer when taking group shots.The self-timer duration is 10 seconds. After the self-timer is set, the
shutter automatically releases after 10 seconds.
The self-timer LED starts blinking slowly for 7 seconds and then rapidly for the last 3 seconds.The self-timer can
be used for still-images, not videos.
1. Secure your camera on a tripod or place it on a stable surface.
2. Turn on your camera.
3. Compose the picture.
4. Press the self-timer button.
ꢀThe count down is displayed on the LCD monitor.
5. Press the
shutter button.
ꢀTo cancel the self-timer photography at any time,
press the self-timer again to disrupt the sequence.
Note:
ꢀAfter an image is taken using the self-timer, the self-timer mode is turned off.
ꢀIf you wish to take another image using the self-timer, repeat these steps.
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flash
The flash is designed to function automatically when lighting conditions warrant the use of flash. You can capture
an image using a suitable flash mode to your circumstances.The flash works only with still images and is disabled
when capturing a video.
1. Turn on your camera.
2. Press the button repeatedly until your desired flash mode
appears on the LCD monitor.
3. Compose the picture and press the
shutter button.
The camera has three flash modes: Auto flash (Auto 1), Auto flash (Auto 2) and Flash off.
AFlash Mode
Description
Auto Flash
(Auto 1)
The flash fires automatically according to the ambient lighting
conditions.
Use this mode for general photography.
A
Auto Flash
(Auto 2)
The flash fires automatically according to the ambient lighting
conditions.
Use this mode for close photography.
The flash will not fire.
Flash Off
Select this mode when taking images in a place where flash
photography is prohibited, or when the distance to the subject is
beyond the effective range of the flash.
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Image resolution and quality
You can select resolution and compression settings for your still images. You may select still image resolution of
either 1600x1200 and 800x600. Use 1600 x 1200 higher resolution if you prefer a larger print. However, this will
also produce a larger file size.
You may also specify an image compression setting, selecting from Super Fine, Fine, and Normal. Higher quality
images will yield better images, but require more memory space.
High resolution and quality settings are recommended for printed output and situations requiring the finest detail.
Lower resolution and quality images take up less memory space and may be quite suitable for sharing images via
e-mail, in a report, or on a web page.
To change image resolution and quality settings:
1. Press the power/menu button to display the menu options.
2. Select Record menu by using the
or buttons.
3. Press the button to enter the main menu.
4. Select Image size or Image quality by using the
or
buttons,
and press the button.
5. Change the settingsOwK ith the
or
buttons
and then press the
button.
6. Press the power/menu button again to exit from the menu mode.
7. Compose your picture.
8. Press the
shutter button.
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Number of recordable images
The frame counter indicates the approximate number of images that can be stored in the internal memory (or SD
memory card ) at the current image quality and resolution settings. The number of recordable images will vary
depending on the recorded subject (scene complexity) and the capacity of the memory card.
Compression
ratio
64MB
64MB
Resolution
Quality
internal memory SD memory card
Super fine
Fine
4:1
8:1
91
86
1600 x 1200 pixels
136
182
364
546
728
129
173
346
519
692
Normal
Super fine
Fine
12:1
4:1
800 x 600 pixels
8:1
Normal
12:1
* The above data shows the standard testing results. The actual capacity varies according to shooting
conditions and settings.
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RECORD MODE
Recording video clips
The digital video camera records MPEG-4 video at a resolution of 320x240 pixels at a frame rate of 25 fps.
1. Press the power/menu button to turn on your camera.
2. To start recording a video clip by press the
record button.
ꢀ The zoom state, the battery level, card indicator, the movie mode
and the elapsed time will display on
the LCD monitor when recording a video clip.
ꢀ To stop recording, press the record button again.
The table below indicates the approximate duration of recording time that you can record at each setting based
on 64MB internal memory.
Resolution
Video Quality
Estimated Recording Time
Super fine
Fine
Approx. 5 min.
Approx. 12 min.
Approx. 17 min.
320 x 240 pixels
Normal
Note:
ꢀ In record mode, the digital zoom function can be used.
ꢀ In record mode, the self-timer cannot be activated.
ꢀ In record mode, the flash mode is automatically set to [Off].
ꢀ In record mode, the minimum ilumination level is 110 lux.
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Viewing video clips
To view a recorded video clip, follow these steps:
1. Turn on your camera.
2. Press the
playback/ pause button.
3. Select the video clip you want to view by using the or buttons.
ꢀTo pause playback at any time, press the
playback/ pause button again.
OK
ꢀTo stop playback, press the
button.
Pressing the
or the
button while playing a video clip will change the status as follows:
OK
button
button
OK
button or
time out
The first frame
of the movie
Movie playback pauses
Movie playback starts
OK
button
Note:
ꢀWhile viewing a recorded video clip, press the OK button to display thumbnail images.
ꢀTo play a video clip on your PC use Windows Multi-media Player 9.0. WMP version 8 (or earlier) will not play an
MPEG-4 ASF video file. Please update to WMP 9 version from www.microsoft.com. Also note that Windows 98
Second edition, Me, 2000, or XP is required.
ꢀ To adjust the sound level, press the
button will increase the volume, press the
button to decrease the
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PLAYBACK MODE
In the
playback mode, you can view, magnify, protect, and delete images. You can even run a slide show.
Playback mode also provides a thumbnail image display, allowing you quickly search for the image or movie you
want.
Viewing images
1. Turn on your camera.
2. Press the
playback/ pause button.
3. Select the image you want to view by using the or buttons.
ꢀ To view the previous image, press the button.
ꢀ To view the next image, press the button.
ꢀ The LCD monitor displays the detailed information such as image size,
image quality, date, exposure time,aperture value, file and folder
number.
Note:
ꢀ You can also view your images on the TV screen. Connect one end of the A/V cable to the A/V OUT jack of
the camera and the other end to the video input socket on your TV. Turn on both TV and DV camera and press
the button to display images and videos on your TV screen.
ꢀ When connected to a TV the LCD monitor on your DV camera will automatically turn off to save power.
ꢀ You may specify the video-output standard (NTSC or PAL) in the setup menus.
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Zoom playback
While reviewing your still-images, you may enlarge (zoom -in) a selected portion of the image. This magnification
allows you to view fine details.
1. Turn on your camera.
2. Press the
playback/ pause button.
ꢀ The last image frame appears on the LCD monitor.
3. Use the or buttons to select the frame you want to enlarge.
OK
4. Zoon-in by pressing the
button.
ꢀ When the image is enlarged, you will see a red frame
with a red box inside. The red frame indicates the entire image,
while the red box shows the location of the currently enlarged area
within the context of the entire image.
5. Use the
,
,
or buttons to select the area to enlarge.
OK
6. To display the regular size, press the
button.
Note:
ꢀPress the OK (zoom) button cycles the display: 1x -> 2x -> 4x -> Thumbnail-> 1x
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Displaying thumbnail images
This function allows you to view up to nine thumbnail images on the LCD monitor simultaneously so that you can
quickly scan for a particular image.
1. Turn on your camera.
2. Press the
playback/ pause button.
ꢀThe last image frame appears on the LCD monitor.
OK
3. Press the
button.
ꢀNine thumbnail images appear on the LCD monitor
(assuming there are nine or more recorded images in the memory).
4. Use the
,
,
or buttons to move the cursor to select the
image to be displayed at regular size.
5. Press the
button to display the selected image on the full screen.
OK
Note:
ꢀ While displaying thumbnail images, press the delete button, the screen will display “Delete this ?” you
OK
may choose [Yes] or [No] by using the
/
buttons. To confirm your choice, press the
button.
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Slide show display
The slide show function enables you to play your images back automatically in sequential order as a slide show.
This is a very useful and entertaining feature reviewing recorded images and for presentations.
1. Turn on your camera.
2. Press the
playback/ pause button.
3. Press the power/menu button.
4. Select Slide show by using the
or
buttons,
or buttons
and press the
button.
5. Set the playback interval by using the
OK
and press the
button.
ꢀ The slideshow starts displaying your images on the LCD monitor,
one by one, at the specified interval.
ꢀ To stop the slide show, press the
button.
OK
ꢀ To pause the slide show display, press the
playback/ pause button.
ꢀ To resume the slide show, press the
playback/ pause button again.
Note:
ꢀ You can adjust the slideshow display interval within the range of 1 to 9 seconds.
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Deleting video clips and images
Your still-images and video clips are stored in either internal memory, or on an SD memory card. Whenever a
memory card is inserted, the camera will automatically use the card, exclusively, in preference to internal memory.
If the card is removed, the camera will revert to using internal memory. It is possible to have images stored on
both card and internal memory.
To delete a video clip or image that has been recorded in internal memory, do not insert a memory card in the
camera.
Delete one video clip/ image at a time
1. Turn on your camera.
2. Press the
playback/ pause button to view the
jpg
recorded video clips/images.
3. Select an unwanted video clip/image by using the or buttons.
4. Press the button.
5. “Delete this?” message appears on the image.
ꢀUse the or buttons to select [Yes], and then press
OK
the
button to confirm.
ꢀIf you want to cancel the deletion, select [No].
6. Repeat the above steps to delete further video clips or images.
ꢀIf all video clips/images are deleted, the [ No images!] message pops up.
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Delete all video clips/images at once
1. Press the
playback/ pause button to view the recorded video clips/
images.
2. Press the menu button.
3. Select Playback menu by using the or buttons.
4. Select “Delete all” by using the
or
buttons, and then press the
button.
5. Use the or buttons to select [Yes], then press the
confirm.
button to
OK
A progress bar displays, indicating the progress of deleting.
ꢀ If you want to cancel the deletion, then select [No].
ꢀ If all video clips/images are deleted, [
ꢀ To return to the preview mode, press the
No images!] pops up.
or shutter/record buttons.
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Protecting video clips/images
You can protect video clips or images from accidental erasure by selecting the protection function in the Playback
menu. To protect an image or video follow the steps:
Protecting one video clip/image
2. Turn on your camera.
3. Press the
4. Select Protect by using the
5. Use the or buttons to select ” One image” and then press the button.
playback/ pause button, then press the menu button.
or buttons, and press the button.
ꢀ To protect all images, select ”All images” in this step.
OK
6. Select ”Lock” by using the
or
buttons and then press the
button.
ꢀ If a video clip/image is protected, the protection icon will appear on the protected clip or image
ꢀ To exit the playback menu, press the
or shutter/record buttons.
Removing protection from a video clip/image
1. Perform the steps above 1 to 4 in “ Protecting one video clip/image ”.
OK
2. Select ” Unlock” by pressing the
or
buttons and then press the
button to confirm.
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SYSTEM CONNECTIONS
Installing the USB Driver on a Windows PC
The USB driver on the CD-ROM is exclusively for Windows 98 Second Edition.
Windows 2000, Me, XP computers do not need to install the USB driver.
1. Insert the product CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. The welcome screen
appears.
2. Click “Install USB Driver”. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the
installation. After the USB driver installation is complete, restart your
computer.
Connecting the Camera to Your Computer to download your images and movies clips:
1. Connect one end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your computer.
2. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB connector on the camera.
3. Turn the camera on. Your computers operating system will recognize the camera.
4. From the Windows desktop double click on “My Computer”
5. Look for a new “removable disk” icon. This “removable disk” is actually the memory (or memory card) in your
camera. Typically, the camera will be assigned drive letter “e” or higher.
6. Double click on the removable disk and locate the DCIM folder.
7. Double click on the DCIM folder to open it to find more folders such as “100CAMEA”. Your recorded images and
video clips will be inside these folders.
8. Copy & Paste or Drag-N-Drop image and video files to a folder on your computer
Note:
ꢀ When the camera is turned on and connected to your computer, it is considered to be a disk drive, just like a
floppy disk or CD. You can download (transfer) images by copying them from the “removable disk” to your
computer hard driver as described in the prior section.
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Open the “removable disk” and subsequent folders by double clicking on them. Double click on the folder. Your
images are inside these folder(s). Select the images that you want, then choose “Copy” from the “Edit” menu.
Open the destination location (folder) and choose “Paste” from the “Edit” menu. You may also drag and drop
image files from the camera to a desired location.
Note:
ꢀ Memory card users may prefer to use a memory card reader (highly recommended). Memory card readers
offer advantages in terms of convenience, speed, and cost-savings. While connected to your computer the
batteries in your camera will be continue to be used. A card reader, which has no batteries and uses USB
power from your computer, will save considerably on batteries.
Installing PhotoSuite
PhotoSuite is a very user-friendly image-editing program. With PhotoSuite,
you can retouch, compose and organize your images. It contains a variety
of templates, such as photo frames, birthday cards, calendars and more.
Get your images ready and go explore this amazing program.
To Install PhotoSuite
1. Insert the CD-ROM packaged with the camera into the CD-ROM drive.
The welcome screen appears.
2. Click “Install PhotoSuite”. Follow the on-screen instructions
to complete the installation.
Note:
ꢀ For information on how to use PhotoSuite to edit and retouch your recorded images, please refer to its online
help.
ꢀ For Windows 2000/XP users, make sure to install and use the PhotoSuite while logged in as a user with an
Administrator account.
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Installing PhotoVista
PhotoVista is an easy-to-use program that lets you create spectacular 3600 panoramic images in a snap. When
you view these panoramas, you get the experience of being totally immersed in a realistic environment. PhotoVista’s
powerful engine quickly and automatically stitches images together, and its intuitive interface will let even a
novice get great results in minutes.
To Install PhotoVista
1. Insert the CD-ROM packaged with the camera into the CD-ROM drive.
The welcome screen appears.
2. Click “Install PhotoVista”. Follow the on-screen instructions to
complete the installation.
Note:
ꢀ For information on how to use PhotoVista to create spectacular 3600 panoramic images, please refer to its
online help.
ꢀ For Windows 2000/XP users, make sure to install and use the PhotoVista while logged in as a user with an
Administrator account.
ꢀ For Windows XP users which OS version does not include Service Pack 1 or higher, be sure to link to http:java.
sun.com/getjava/download.html first and download the Java Virtual Machine installation. For more detail
information about Java, please refer to its on-line help at http:java.sun.com/getjava/help.html.
Photovista system requirements: Windows 98/200/Me/XP (Service Pack 1 or higher)
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Installing WinDVD Creator SVCD
WinDVD Creator is an easy-use software to help you to edit recorded video clips
and make your own DVDs. WinDVD Creator lets you easily transfer your recorded
videos from a camcorder, add picture, music, titles, transitions between scenes,
special effects or edit the length you prefer. This program also includes
Automatic Scene Detection that automatically breaks up the video you transfer
into both short clips and scenes.
To Install WinDVD Creator SVCD
1. Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
2. Click “Install WinDVD Creator SVCD”. Follow the on-screen instructions to
compete the installation.
WinDVD Creator System requirements:
Computer Component
Processor
Minimum Requirement
Celeron 800Mhz
Recommended
Pentium III 600Mhz
*For Direct DVD Support, requires P4
1.6GHz higher for real-time requirement
RAM
128 MB
256MB
Operating System
Sound
Windows 98SE / ME
On board AC'97 Codec
2000 / XP
Windows compatible sound card that supports
48KHz playback (PCI recommended)
Video
On board Windows compatible
PCI graphic card
Windows compatible AGP or PCI graphic
card (overlay support is recommended)
(overlay support is recommended)
Hard Drive
* 70 MB
available spece
* 620MB for every hour of VCD quality MEPG-1 video
* 2 GB for every hour of DVD quality MPEG-2 video
Required for VCD and DVD burning
CD or DVD burner
Video sources
DV cameras, camcorders.
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Menu Options
Record Menu
You can use the Record menu to select istill-mage size(resolution), image quality
or video quality. You can also adjust exposure, white balance or ISO speed.
To access the Record menu, press the
button.
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Image size
Set the desired image size.
1600 x 1200
800 x 600
Image quality
Set the still-image quality (compression ratio) at which the image is saved.
Super fine
Fine
Normal
Video quality
Set the video quality (compression ratio) at which the video clip is saved.
Super fine
Fine
Normal
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Exposure
Your DV camera adjusts the exposure of each scene automatically. However,
if the subject is very dark, or very bright, you may override the DV camera
automatic exposure determination to make the subject brighter or darker. This
is called EV compensation. The EV compensation of your DV camera can be
adjusted from -1.8EV to +1.8EV in 0.3EV step.
To select the EV compensation you wish, first press the button.
Increase or decrease the EV compensation and press the
to confirm.
or
buttons
Suggestions for using EV Compensation
Use Positive (+) Compensation for-
ꢀ Imaging printed text (black characters on white paper)
ꢀ Backlit portraits
ꢀ Very bright scenes (such as snowfields) and highly reflective subjects
ꢀ Shots made up predominantly of sky
Use Negative (-) Compensation for-
ꢀ Spot lighted subjects, particularly against dark backgrounds
ꢀ Imaging of printed text (white characters on black paper)
ꢀ Scenes with low reflectivity, such as shots of green or dark foliage
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White balance
The human eye adapts to changes in light so that white objects
still appear white even when the light changes. With DV camera, however,
the color of the subject is influenced by the color of the light surrounding
it. This color adjustment is called “white balance adjustment”.
This setting allows you to set the white balance when taking photographs
under specific lighting condition.
To set the white balance, first press the button. Then choose the white balance
you prefer by using the
or
buttons, then press
button to confirm.
OK
Auto: Automatic adjustment
[
[
[
[
[
]
]
]
]
]
Daylight: For recording outdoors on a bright day
Shade: For recording outdoors on a cloudy day
Fluorescent-1: Cool white fluorescent (W3900-4500K)
Fluorescent-2: Day white fluorescent (W4600-5400K)
Lamp: For recording under lamp light
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ISO
You may specify the ISO to be used when an image is taken. A higher ISO
sensitivity value increases the camera’s sensitivity to light. However, higher
ISO also introduces more noise (speckles) into the image. With a higher sen-
sitivity selected, images can be taken with less light.
To set the ISO speed, first press the button. Then choose the ISO speed you
OK
prefer by using the
or
button, then press
button to confirm.
[Auto] : Automatic ISO adjustment
[100 ] : Sensitivity equivalent to ISO100
[200 ] : Sensitivity equivalent to ISO200
[400 ] : Sensitivity equivalent to ISO400
Speaker
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Setup Menu
You can select your preferences and DV camera settings in Setup mode.
Press the power button and navigate to the option you wish to
configure by using the
or
buttons.
Setup menu items: Format, Beep, Speaker, LCD brightness,
Power off, Reset to default, Date type, Date setup,
Date imprint, Video out, Light freq. and Language.
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Format
This option formats the internal memory (or SD memory card) and erases all stored images and data.
To perform the format function, first press the button.
Then select [No] or [Yes] by using the or buttons,
then press
the formatting progress.
button to confirm. A progress bar displays
OK
[ No ] : Does not format the internal memory/SD card
[YES] : Formats the internal memory/SD card and erase all images
Beep
The DV camera will makes a sound (beep) each time you press a camera button if this function is enabled.
Press the button. Select [On] or [Off] by using the
or
buttons,
then press
button to confirm.
OK
[On] : Enable beeper
[Off] : Disable beeper
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Speaker Volume
You may adjust the volume of the speaker - used when movies are played back.
To set the sound level, first press the button.
Then increase or decrease the sound using the
or
buttons, then press
button to confirm.
The volume level can be adjusted from 0 to 5.
OK
LCD brightness
This option adjusts the brightness of the LCD monitor.
To adjust the LCD brightness, first press the button.
Then increase or decrease the LCD brightness by using
OK
the
or
buttons, then press
button to confirm.
The adjustment is from -5 to +5.
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Power off
If your DV camera is unused for a certain period of time while the camera is powered on, the DV camera will switch
to an idle mode, and eventually turn itself off to conserve power.
Inactivity period (Batteries)
60 seconds
Inactivity period (AC Power Adapter)
60 seconds
Camera Status
Stay idle
3 minutes
30 minutes
Shut off
If the camera is idle, re-activate the camera by pressing any button. If the camera has powered-off then you must
turn the camera on again by pressing the power button.
To change the power saving interval, first press the button. Then select the power-off interval you prefer by
using the
or
buttons and then press
button to confirm.
OK
Select from [3 Min], [5 Min], [10 Min], [30 Min], [Cancel]
Reset to default
If you wish to restore all camera settings to their original stettings,
select this option and then press the button.
Then select [ No] or [Yes] by using the or button and then
press
button to confirm.
OK
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Date type
You can select the date type that is imprinted on your image.
To set the date type, first press the button. Then select the date
type you prefer by using the
or
buttons and then
press
button to confirm.
OK
[Y/M/D] : Year/Month/Day
[D/M/Y] : Day/Month/Year
[M/D/Y] : Month/Day/Year
Date setup
After removing the batteries from the camera, the date and time will return to the default setting. If this happens,
you may reset the date and time.
For more information about the date setup, refer to “Setting the date and time”.
Date imprint
If you select the imprint feature, the date will be embedded into your images.
To enable this function, first press the button. Then select [On] or [Off] by using the
or
buttons and then
press
button to confirm.
OK
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Video out frequence
You can view your images on a TV or record them to a video tape. Remember to select the video output standard
appropriate to your location.
To set this option, first press the button. Then using the
or
button to select your TV receiving system
[NTSC] or [PAL] and then press
button to confirm.
OK
[NTSC] : Select this format when located in the U.S.A., Canada, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Central America
or Mexico.
[ PAL] : Select this format when located in Australia, Belgium, China, Denmark, Finland, Germany,
Great Britain, Holland, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, Spain Sweden,
Switzerland, Thailand or Norway.
Light freq.
You may set the frequency of the camera sensor to work optimally with local lighting.
To set this option, first press the button. Then using the
or
button to select [50Hz] or [60Hz] and then press
button to confirm.
OK
Language
This option allows you to select the operating language for the menus and the texts displayed on the LCD monitor.
ꢀ The provided languages are [English], [Français], [Deutsch],[Español], [Portuguès], [Italiano],
[
], [
], [
]
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Playback menu
Use the Playback menu to transfer your recorded video clips/captured images
to a memory card or to create an on-camera slide show displaying. You may
also use the Playback menu to protect or delete all images from the camera’s
memory card or an internal memory.
To access the Playback menu, press the
button first and then press
button.
the button. Scroll through the menu options by using the
/
Playback menu items: Protect, Delete all, Slide show and Copy to card.
Protect
This feature prevents images from being deleted accidentally.
Refer to section in this manual titled “Protecting video clips/images”
for further detail.
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Delete all
Refer to section in this manual titled “ Deleting video clips/ images”
Slide show
Your camera can display your images sequentially as a slide show at a
selected interval.
[1 Sec], [3 Sec], [5 Sec], [7 Sec], [9 Sec]
Copy to card
This feature allows you to copy your images from the camera’s
internal memory to a memory card. Of course, you can
only do this if you have a memory card installed and some
images in internal memory.
[ No ]: Does not copy the images
[Yes]: Copy all images to the memory card
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CONNECTING YOUR DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA
TO OTHER DEVICES
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CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS
Item
Description
Image sensor
Effective pixels
Still image resolution
Video image resolution
Image quality
Recording media
Lens
1/2" CMOS
2.0 Mega Pixels
1600 x 1200; 800 x 600
320 x 240
Super fine , Fine, Normal
64MB internal memory; SD memory card (optional)(up to 512 MB)
F-no:2.8, 5G All glass, Focus range: 1.4m~infinity
High resolution(130k dots)1.5" LTPS color LCD
10-second delay
LCD monitor
Self-timer
Digital zoom
Exposure compensation
White balance
Video mode: up to 2.5X/ Playback mode: 2X/4X
Automatic with Manual EV compensation: -1.8 ~ +1.8 EV (0.3 EV steps)
Automatic with presets for
Daylight, Shade, Fluorescent 1, Fluorescent 2, Lamp
Automatic/ 100/ 200/ 400
ISO
Light frequency
Video & Audio formats
Supported standards
Interface
50/ 60Hz
MPEG 4 SP (video); IMA-ADPCM(Audio)
EXIF 2.1, DCF1.1, JPEG
DC IN jack, USB connector, VIDEO OUT jack (NTSC or PAL)
2 x AA Alkaline batteries(optional),
2 x AA Ni-MH batteries(optional)
Power
CR-V3(optional), AC power adapter (3.0V/2.5A)(optional)
For still-image:PhotoSuite & PhotoVista
For video :WinDVD Creator SVCD
Windows Media Player 9.0 (WMP*.ASF file)
90mm x 65mm x 31mm (3.5”x2.6”x1.2”)
Approx 123g (4.4 ounces)(without batteries and the SD memory card)
Software applications
Dimensions
Weight
* Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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APPENDIX
Error Messages
LCD MONITOR DISPLAY
MEMORY ERROR
CARD ERROR
MEANING
Internal memory access error
Optional SD card access error
MEMORY FULL
There is not enough memory space to store another image or video clip
in the internal memory.
NO IMAGES
There are no images stored in the internal memory or on an optional SD
card
USB ERROR
CARD FULL
LOW LIGHT
“LOW BATTERY”
“AUTO”
USB transmission error
There is not enough space to store image or video clip on the SD card
Poor lighting will diminish image quality
The battery power is nearly exhausted and is going to shutdown
within 6 seconds.
“6”
The screen will display a shut-down (count-down) timer (from 6 to 1).
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