User manual CONCORD DV2020

Digital Video Camera Safety Precautions Specifications Name of Parts and Buttons LCD Monitor and LED Displays Before Using the Digital Video (DV) Powering the Digital Video How to recharge the battery Using the AC adapter Setting the date and time Setting the storage media 4 5 8 12 15 16 16 17 17 18 20 20 21 22 22 26 28 28 1.Basic Recording Motion Picture Recording Still Picture Recording 2.Advance Recording Menu Function (Resolution / Self-Timer / White Balance / Effect / Strobe) Selector Dial Function (Digital Zoom / Scene Mode) 3.Voice Recording Record E1 ENGLISH Contents 4.Playback Mode Playing Files on a TV Motion File / Voice File Playback Still Single File Playback Slide Show Thumbnail Playback Delete (One File / All Files) Protect (One File / All Files / Cancel All) Print (One File / All Files / Cancel All) 29 29 30 31 31 32 32 34 36 39 39 40 40 41 42 43 44 44 45 46 47 47 48 48 50 5.MP3 Play Music 6. Changing the DV Setting Setting the Beep Sound Setting the Power Off Setting the LCD Confirmation Time Formatting the Internal Memory / Memory Card Adjusting the LCD Brightness Setting the Frequency Setting the Date Imprint Setting the Language Changing the Video Out Signal Method Setting the Date and Time 7. Others Recording Capacities Warning Message E2 Computer System Requirements Introduction to Software Applications Installing Software Applications Important Note for Viewing Video Clips Sent via E-mail 51 51 52 53 9.CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO THE COMPUTER Connect the camera to a USB port on the computer via the supplied USB cable 54 10. DOWNLOADING PICTURES / VIDEO CLIPS / MUSIC ONTO YOUR COMPUTER For Windows Users (Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP) For Macintosh Users (Mac OS 9.0 or higher) 58 58 58 60 61 11. USING ARCSOFT PHOTOIMPRESSION 12. USING ARCSOFT VIDEOIMPRESSION (WEB MODE) 13. TROUBLESHOOTING 14. GETTING HELP 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION 63 66 67 E3 ENGLISH 8. SOFTWARE INSTALLATION GUIDE 51 Safety Precautions Do not attempt to disassemble, repair or alter the equipment yourself. The high-voltage circuitry in the equipment poses significant electrical hazard. Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or directly solder the battery. Do not put the battery in a fire, attempt to heat it, use it in high temperature environment such as next to a fire or inside a car. Do not put it into water or allow it to get wet. Do not use this DV in the bathroom. Do not use batteries that are significantly damaged or deformed. Turn off the power immediately in the event of irregularity, such as the equipment emitting smoke or a strange smell. Remove the battery as soon as possible, being careful to avoid electric shocks or burns. Keep the battery and Memory Card used in this DV out of the reach of children to prevent accidental ingestion. E4 General Power Source Dimensions (WxHxD) Weight Operating Conditions Storage Temperature Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery AC Adapter 94.3 x 63.3 x 34.6 mm Approx. 157.8g (with battery 184.5g) Temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Humidity: 85% or less -20°C ~ 60°C (-4°F to 140°F) 3.7V 5.0V Memory Media Internal Memory Memory Card 16 MB Secure Digital Card Slot E5 ENGLISH Specifications Digital Video (DV) CMOS Lens Focal Length Shooting Range Digital Zoom Monitor White Balance Exposure Compensation Shutter Speed ISO Sensitivity Built-in Flash Image Resolution (Quality) 1/2" 2.0 mega pixels Fix Lens F = 2.8 f = 8.64 mm Approx. 1.0 m ~ Infinity Motion Picture: 4X Still Picture: 2X 1.5" Low ­Temperature Polysilicon TFT Color LCD Auto / Manual (Sunny, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent) Exposure compensation: Auto Metering: TTL CMOS Motion Picture: 1 / 30 ~ 1 / 4000 seconds Still Picture: 1 / 8 ~ 1 / 4000 seconds Auto (ISO 100 equivalent) Set by manually Modes: Auto, Flash Off, Red-eye Reduction Motion Picture: 320 x 240F(17 FPS), 320 x 240N (15FPS), 320 x 240E (10FPS), 160 x 120F (10FPS), 160 x 120N (10FPS) Still Picture: 2048 x 1536F, 1600 x 1200F, 1600 x 1200N, 800 x 600F, 800 x 600N File Format Still Picture: JPEG (Exif2.2) , DCF Motion Picture: AVI File Voice: WAV File E6 Windows Macintosh 98SE / ME / 2000 / XP Mac OS 9.x System Requirements of PC Windows Windows 98SE or higher Pentium II 450 Processor or equivalent 64MB or more of RAM Media Player 7 or later version Macintosh Mac OS 9.x 400 MHz G3 or faster QuickTime 6 or later version E7 ENGLISH PC Platforms Name of Parts and Buttons DV Body Strobe Microphone Photo Sensor Lens Self-Timer Indicator Battery Cover Menu Button Power Button Power / Strobe Indicator Mode Dial Shutter Button Voice Motion MP3 Set Up Still Selector Dial ENTER Playback Wrist Strap Eyelet E8 Reset Button DC IN USB Terminal LCD Monitor (270° Rotation) AV Out / Card Cover Battery Cover Earphone Tripod Screw Hole Reset Button: When an error happens to your DV, please press the Reset Button with the tip of a pencil or similar object to turn off the DV, then turn on again. All DV setting will keep as what you set before turning the DV off. E9 ENGLISH Buttons Keys includes Power, Shutter, Mode Dial, Menu, and Selector Dial ( ENTER). / / Power Button You turn the DV on and off using the Power Button, located on the top of the DV. Shutter Button Mode Motion Still Voice Playback Shutter Button Function record motion picture stop recording record still picture record voice file stop recording play motion picture file play voice file stop playing play music data MP3 Mode Dial Icon SET Mode Name Set Up Still Playback Motion Description This mode is used for changing and confirming the DV settings. This mode is used for still picture shooting. This mode is used for playing recording file. (Motion, Still, and Audio) This mode is used for recording motion picture with sound. Audio MP3 MP3 This mode is used for recording voice. This mode is used for playing music. E10 In Motion, Still, and Playback Mode, press the MENU button to enter into the menu which displays the modes to set up different functions. The display is as below, for example: n Motion and Still Note: Strobe setting is not available in the Motion Mode. n Playback Selector Dial n Digital Zoom Control in Motion and Still Mode. n Function Selection in Menu (under any modes). n FF/REW function in Motion, and Audio during playing. n Volume Control in Motion, Audio, and MP3 during playing. ENTER E11 ENGLISH MENU Button LCD minitor and LED Displays LCD Monitor Displays n Recording In preview mode, on-screen information will display as below if functions has been previously set: n Still and Motion Mode 1. Strobe (OFF: / AUTO: no icon / Red-eye: ). / / Tungsten ). / Note: Strobe setting is not available in the Motion Mode. 2. Scene Mode (Normal : no icon / Backlight Snow& Beach 3. White Balance Fluorescent 4. Effect Mode: ). (Normal: no icon / B&W / Still: ). / Sepia / Spotlight ). / Cloudy (Auto: no icon / Sunny / Lowlight 5. Recording Mode (Motion: motion image. 7. Resolution 6. Recording Data: displays the remaining number of still pictures or time for n Motion (320F / 320N / 320E / 160F / 160N) n Still (2048F / 1600F / 1600N / 800F / 800N) 8. Storage Media (Internal: / Card: ). 9. Battery Icon. E12 Voice Mode In Preview 1. Voice Mode Icon ( ). 1 2 2. Recording Data: displays the remaining time for voice. In Record 1. The Recording Time displays after pressing Shutter Button. 1 MP3 Mode 1. Track number and music title. 2. Playback Mode ( ). 1 2 Playback Motion Picture 1. Motion Picture Recording Time. 2. Motion Icon. 1 2 E13 ENGLISH 10. Date and Time. 11. Self-Timer Icon. Still Picture 1. Print Icon. 2. Protect Icon. 3. Playback Icon. 4. Recording Data (for playback): Displays the number of the image file being played and total number of file recorded. Audio 1. Voice Recording Time. 2. Voice Icon. 1 2 LED Displays Location Front (Blue) Status Blink Lit Description Self-Timer (count down), Data recording to Storage Media. Mass Storage Mode. PC Camera. Green LED: Flash is recharging. Red LED: Data recording to Storage Media, MP3 is playing. Green LED: Power on. Red LED: Battery recharge. Back (Green/Red) Blink Lit E14 Package Contents Check that your digital video comes complete with all the accessories listed below. Items Digital Video Battery (3.7V Rechargeable Lithium-Ion) Wrist Strap Soft Case CD-ROM (Drivers, User's Manual, Software, and Acrobat Reader) User Guide / Quick Start Guide Earphone USB Cable AV Cable AC Adapter Qty 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 l l l l l l l l l l Getting Started This section includes Attaching the Strap, Powering the Camera, Setting the Date and Time, and setting the storage media. n Attaching the Strap Pass the end of the strap through the wrist strap eyelet on the Digital Video. E15 ENGLISH Before Using the Digital Video Powering the Digital Video Loading the Battery 3.7V Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery. 1. Open the battery cover by sliding it in the direction shown. 2. Load the battery and close the battery cover. How to recharge the battery Use the AC Adapter to recharge the battery. Turn off the Digital Video, then connect the AC Adapter cable to (DC IN) jack of the DV, and insert the power plug into a power outlet. The battery will be recharged through AC Adapter. Use the USB to recharge the battery. Turn off the Digital Video, then connect the Digital Video to PC, the battery will be recharged through the USB cable. Note Use only specified 3.7V rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery for this camera. When the battery symbol is (near end), it indicates that the batteries are nearly exhausted. Be sure to have spare batteries on hand. NOT ALL BATTERIES ARE THE SAME! Battery life depends significantly on battery age, usage conditions, type, and brand. Battery performance is reduced at temperatures below 41 °F (5 °C). Note for Recharging Battery 1. LED Status: (A)during recharging, the LED is red, (B) LED is not lit when charging has been completed, (C) if under voltage, the LED is green, (D) if the battery temperature is abnormal the LED is orange (if, without battery, use the AC Adapter as the power source , the LED is also orange, but it is normal). 2. For LED status (C), please change the battery. E16 3. For LED status (D), please disconnect the AC Adaptor and remove the battery, wait until the battery cools down and try again. 2. Connect the AC Adapter cable to the (DC IN) jack of the DV, and insert the power plug into a power outlet. Note The battery icon will not display on the LCD monitor when using AC Adapter. When using the AC Adapter, the AUTO POWER OFF function will be disabled although the auto power off time has been set. Setting the date and time You will need to adjust the date and time when you first use the digital video and each time you change time zones on trips. Date format can be set to: Y / M / D, M / D / Y, and D / M / Y. Time is displayed in the 24-hour clock format. Setting is possible from [2003/01/01 00:00] to [2099/12/31 23:59]. 1. Turn on the DV and set the Mode Dial to [ SET ]. 2. Slide Selector Dial ( ) to select [CLOCK] and press ENTER to confirm. E17 ENGLISH Using the AC Adapter 1. Connect the power cord to the AC Adapter. 3. Slide Selector Dial ( ) to select Year, Month, Day, Time, or Date Format, then press ENTER. After selecting an item, press [ : +1 ] / [ or : -1 ] , to adjust the item. If you keep pressing the number will advance or recede continuously. Each time you set an item you must press ENTER to confirm the setting. If you want to return to menu screen, press MENU. Setting the storage media This digital video uses internal memory and Secure Digital Memory Card as storage media to record data. It is not necessary to choose internal memory or memory card to record data, because if you insert a memory card to DV, the memory card will take priority. Important If you want to use Internal Memory as the storage media, you must remove the Memory Card from the card slot first. Note The icon of the memory media will display on the LCD monitor. Internal Memory The size of the internal memory is 16MB. E18 2. Gently flip open the monitor, then open the card compartment cover. 3. Insert the card (position it with the metalic slots facing towards the card cover and the cut-corner being near the side of the wrist-strap eyelet). 4. Close the card cover. Remove the SD Card 1. Check that the DV is turned off. 2. Gently lift up the monitor, then open the card compartment cover. 3. Press the edge of the card so that a small part of it slides out. 4. Carefully pull out the card and close the card compartment cover. Note The memory card has a limited service life, so, please check your memory card before using it. Incorrect handling of a memory card may cause the loss of data. Before using the memory card, please format the card in the video camera first to attain the best compatibility and performance. Before inserting or removing the memory card, be sure to turn off the Digital Video first. E19 ENGLISH n Secure Digital Memory Card (SD Card) Insert the SD Card 1. Check that the DV is turned off. Basic Recording This section includes Still and Motion Picture recording Motion Picture Recording The possible recording time is displayed according to the remaining space in the recording destination. Sound is incorporated in the recording. 1. Turn on the DV and set the Mode Dial to [ 2. Check the position of the subject on the LCD monitor. ]. 3. Press Shutter Button and the recording time will display. Shooting will start. Press the Shutter Button again to stop shooting. Important While recording, do not try to turn off the power of digital video (or disconnect the AC Adapter), turn the mode dial, or take out the memory card, as this could result in loss or damage of data stored on the internal memory / memory card, or malfunction of the digital video. Wait until recording has finished before changing the mode to another setting or turning the DV off. E20 1. Turn on the DV and set the Mode Dial to [ monitor. 3. Press Shutter Button to record image. ]. 2. Check the position of the subject on the LCD Important While recording, do not try to turn off the power of digital video (or disconnect the AC Adapter), turn the mode dial, or take out the memory card, as this could result in loss or damage of data stored on the internal memory / memory card, or malfunction of the digital video. Wait until recording has finished before changing the mode to another setting or turning the DV off. E21 ENGLISH Still Picture Recording Advance Recording In this section, there are two parts: MENU Function and SELECTOR DIAL Function In Menu, user can customize the settings for the following functions: Resolution, Self Timer, White Balance, Effect, and Strobe. Selector Dial, user can set Digital Zoom and Scene Mode. MENU Function RESOLUTION In Motion Picture Mode, the digital video offers five image quality modes: 320X240F, 320X240N, 320X240E, 160X120F, and 160X120N. In Still Picture Mode, the digital video offers five image quality modes: 2048X1536F, 1600X1200F, 1600X1200N, 800X600F, and 800X600N. Motion Picture Mode 1. Set the Mode Dial to [ 2. Press MENU. 3. Slide Selector Dial ( ) to select [RESOLUTION] and press ENTER. ]. 4. Slide Selector Dial ( ) to select an image quality and press ENTER. The display will return to preview screen. E22 1. Set the Mode Dial to [ 2. Press MENU. 3. Slide Selector Dial ( ]. ) to select [RESOLUTION] and press ENTER. 4. Slide Selector Dial ( ) to select an image quality and press ENTER . The display will return to preview screen. SELF TIMER The self-timer offers a convenient way to take group pictures with the photographer included. Mount the digital video on a tripod or a flat, secure surface to shoot pictures with the self-timer. 1. Set the Mode Dial to [ 2. Press MENU. 3. Slide Selector Dial ( ) to select [SELF TIMER] and press ENTER. / ]. 4. Slide Selector Dial ( ) select the setting (10SEC) and press ENTER. The SELF TIMER icon will display. The display will return to preview screen. E23 ENGLISH Still Picture Mode 5. Press Shutter Button to activate the self-timer of a still picture or motion picture. The Self-timer LED will start flashing and the Shutter will be released with approximate delay of 10 seconds. For more details about motion picture recording, please see page 20. Note After taking the picture, the self-timer function will disable. The self-timer setting will be disabled if turning the mode dial. WHITE BALANCE The white balance can be adjusted so that images can be recorded in natural colors no matter what light source the subject is exposed to. There are five modes available: AUTO (default and no display), SUNNY ( ), TUNGSTEN LIGHT ( ), and FLUORESCENT LIGHT ( ), CLOUDY ( ). 1. Set the Mode Dial to [ 2. Press MENU. 3. Slide Selector Dial ( / ]. ) to select [WHITE BALANCE] and press ENTER. 4. Slide Selector Dial ( ) to select a white balance mode and press ENTER. The selected white balance mode icon will be displayed. The display will return to preview screen. E24 Images can be recorded in NORMAL (no icon displays), B & W ( 1. Set the Mode Dial to [ 2. Press MENU. 3. Slide Selector Dial ( ) to select [EFFECT] and press ENTER. / ]. ), SEPIA ( ). 4. Slide Selector Dial ( ) to select the effect mode (NORMAL, B & W, and SEPIA) and press ENTER. The selected effect mode icon will be displayed. The display will return to preview screen. Note Effect Mode setting will override White Balance setting. STROBE This digital video offers three types of strobe modes: OFF ( AUTO (no icon display), and RED EYE ( Strobe can not be set in Motion Mode. OFF: The flash will not fire, even in dark places. AUTO: The flash will fire automatically in dark places and when there is black light. RED EYE (Red-eye Reduction): Using the flash to record at night or in a room with dim lighting can cause recorded images to show red spots on the eyes of people. This is due to light emitted from the flash reflecting off of the retina of the eye. When red-eye reduction is selected as the flash mode, the flash will fire before the Shutter releases to lessen the red-eye effect. ). ), E25 ENGLISH EFFECT 1. Set the Mode Dial to [ 2. Press MENU. 3. Slide Selector Dial ( ]. ) to select [STROBE] and press ENTER. 4. Slide Selector Dial ( ) to select a strobe mode and press ENTER. The selected strobe mode icon will display. The display will return to preview screen. Selector Dial Function DIGITAL ZOOM The size of the subject can be changed without changing the distance from the DV camera to the subject by sliding the Selector Dial ( The digital zoom is 4X in motion picture mode. The digital zoom is 2X in still picture mode. Digital Zoom does not work in 2048X1536. 1. Slide Selector Dial ( Slide Slide ) to perform digital zoom function. ). to enlarge the size of the subject. and the subject will return to the standard size. E26 This function allows the user to use the correct scene mode to capture an image. There are five modes: NORMAL (no icon displays), BACKLIGHT ( LIGHT ( ), SNOW & BEACH( ), and SPOTLIGHT ( ). ), LOW- When previewing in Motion or Still modes, press ENTER and the Scene Mode menu displays. BACKLIGHT : Used when light is coming from behind the subject. LOWLIGHT : Used to make subject brighter in insufficient lighting environment. SNOW & BEACH : Used for bright situations such as snowfields and beaches. SPOTLIGHT : shooting subjects that are lit by strong light. E27 ENGLISH SCENE MODE Follow the procedures below to record sound. The possible recording time is displayed according to the remaining space in the recording destination. Recording Mode 1. Set the Mode Dial to [ ]. 2. Press Shutter Button to start recording and the recording time will display (see picture 2). 1 2 3. Press Shutter Button again to stop recording. Note During recording, the Auto Power Off function will be disabled, even though the auto power off time has been set. The LED (above the MENU button) will blink red while recording. While recording, do not try to turn off the power of digital video (or disconnect the AC Adapter), turn the mode dial, nor take out the memory card, as any of these actions could result in loss or damage of data stored in the internal memory / memory card, or malfunction of the DV camera. Wait until recording has finished before changing the mode to another setting or turning the DV off. The LCD will turn off automatically in 30 seconds after pressing Shutter Button. Press any Button to turn on the LCD if you needed. E28 Files, including Motion Picture, Voice File, and Still Picture, can be played. Important l In some cases, images recorded with the digital video of other companies or those that have been altered by Application Software cannot be played back in this digital video camera. Playing File on a TV n Connecting By connecting the digital video to a TV by AV Out Cable supplied with the digital video, you can play recorded files on the TV. 1. Open the AV OUT Terminal cover and connect the AV Out Cable to the AV OUT Terminal. 2. Connect the other end of the AV Out Cable to AV IN Terminal of the TV. 3. Play back the files. n Set the Mode Dial to Playback Mode [ ]. l l Note The LCD Monitor will be off when the AV Out Cable is connected to the digital video camera. While playing the AVI file, there will be no on-screen information displayed on the TV screen. Please press MENU to turn on the onscreen information and press again to turn it off. E29 ENGLISH Playback l On TV, the AVI file of 320 x 240 is displayed in standard size of 640 x 480 and the AVI file of 160 x 120 is displayed in the size of 320 x 240. Motion File / Voice File Playback Files containing motion pictures and voice files can be played back. 1. Set the Mode Dial to [ ]. 2. Plug the supplied earphone to the AV Out terminal located on the camera. (page 9) 3. Press ENTER button to select " EARPHONE" displayed on the LCD. 4. Press Shutter Button to start playing motion picture file./ Voice File n While playing, press MENU, then Slide Selector Dial ( ) to adjust the volume. n To pause, press ENTER during playback; to resume, press ENTER again. n When playing back Motion Picture File or Voice File, to Fast Forward, Press to fast forward. To return to normal speed, press again. n When playing back Motion Picture File or Voice File, to Rewind, Press to rewind. To return to normal speed, press Motion Picture file again. Voice File l l Note In Playback Mode, when playing the motion file or voice file, the auto power off function will be disabled. To playback motion file (AVI file) on a computer, install "Video Impression (or DivX Codec) (page 53)" first. E30 Files containing still pictures can be played back. 1. Set the Mode Dial to [ 2. Slide Selector Dial ( When When ]. ) to select the file to be played back. is pressed, the previous file is pressed, the next file will be will be played. displayed. Slide Show This function automatically plays all the files stored in the Internal Memory or on the Memory Card. Slide show time interval can be set to 2, 3, 5, or 7 seconds. 1. Set the Mode Dial to [ 2. Press MENU. 3. Slide Selector Dial ( 4. Slide Selector Dial ( ) to select ) to select SLIDE SHOW] and press ENTER. the playback time (2SEC, 3SEC, 5SEC, 7SEC), then press ENTER. When ENTER is pressed, slide show starts at the set time interval. To cancel the slide show During playback, press Shutter Button to cancel slide show. Note Files containing only motion pictures, still pictures, and Audio files can be played back in slide show. ]. E31 ENGLISH Still Single File Playback Thumbnail Playback (Index Screen) Thumbnail play back allows the user to view nine images at once on the LCD monitor for quick searching. 1. Set the Mode Dial to [ ]. 2. Press ENTER to display files. Display 9-file at one time. 3. Slide Selector Dial ( you want to play. Press Press ) to select file to move to previous file. to move to next file. After a file has been selected, you may press ENTER again to return it to single display. Delete This section explains how to delete recorded files. There are two ways to delete files: One File Delete and All Files Delete. Delete One File 1. Set the Mode Dial to [ 2. Press MENU. 3. Slide Selector Dial ( ) to select [DELETE] and press ENTER. ]. E32 [ ONE FILE ] and press ENTER. Message "DELETE?" displays. How to select file to delete When the message "DELETE?" is displayed, you may press ENTER to confirm the deletion of current displayed file. When the message "DELETE?" is displayed, you may slide Selector Dial ( ) to select the image you want to delete. 5. Press ENTER, the file will be delete. Note The protected file cannot be deleted. Delete All Files 1. Set the Mode Dial to [ 2. Press MENU. 3. Slide Selector Dial ( ) to select [DELETE] and press ENTER. 4. Slide Selector Dial ( ) to select ]. [ALL FILES] and press ENTER. Message "DELETE ALL FILES?" displays. 5. Press ENTER, all files will be deleted. E33 ENGLISH 4. Slide Selector Dial ( ) to select Important Files may take time to delete, depending on the capacity of the memory card mounted and the file type. If files have been set in Protect mode, they cannot be deleted until they are unprotected. Protect This function allows you to protect valuable files from being erased accidentally. Protect One 1. Set the Mode Dial to [ 2. Press MENU. 3. Slide Selector Dial ( ) to select [PROTECT] and press ENTER. ]. 4. Slide Selector Dial ( ) to select [ONE FILE] and press ENTER. Message "PROTECT?" is displayed. How to select file to protect When the message "PROTECT?" is displayed, you may press ENTER to confirm the protection of current displayed file. When the message "PROTECT?" is displayed, you may slide Selector Dial ( ) to select the image you want to protect. 5. Press ENTER to protect the file. The protect icon will be displayed. E34 the protect setting. If an image has been set to protect, the "UNPROTECT?" message will display on screen. Press ENTER the protect setting of this image will be removed. Protect All 1. Set the Mode Dial to [ 2. Press MENU. 3. Slide Selector Dial ( ) to select [PROTECT] and press ENTER. ]. 4. Slide Selector Dial ( ) to select [ ALL FILES] and press ENTER. Message "PROTECT ALL?" is displayed. 5. Press ENTER to complete the Protect All setting. The protect icon will be displayed. The display will return to preview screen. E35 ENGLISH How to cancel the Protect Follow the steps (Protect One) above to remove Cancel All 1. Set the Mode Dial to [ 2. Press MENU. 3. Slide Selector Dial ( ) to select [PROTECT] and press ENTER. ]. 4. Slide Selector Dial ( ) to select [CANCEL ALL] and press ENTER. Message "UNPROTECT ALL?" is displayed. 5. Press ENTER to complete the Unprotect All setting. The display will return to preview screen. Print This function allows you to select certain (JPEG) files or set all (JPEG) files to print out. Print One File 1. Set the Mode Dial to [ 2. Press MENU. 3. Slide Selector Dial ( ) to select [PRINT] and press ENTER. ]. 4. Slide Selector Dial ( ) to select [ONE FILE] and press ENTER. Message "PRINT?" is displayed. E36 When the message "PRINT?" is displayed, you may press ENTER to confirm the printing of current displayed file. When the message "PRINT?" is displayed, you may slide Selector Dial ( ) to select the image you want to print. 5. Press ENTER to set the file to print. How to cancel the Print One Follow the steps above (Print One) to remove the print setting. If an image has been set to print, the "CANCEL PRINT?" message will display on screen, press ENTER the print setting of this image will be removed. Print All 1. Set the Mode Dial to [ 2. Press MENU. 3. Slide Selector Dial ( ) to select [PRINT] and press ENTER. ]. 4. Slide Selector Dial ( ) to select [ALL FILES] and press ENTER. Message "PRINT ALL?" displays. E37 ENGLISH How to select file to print 5. Press ENTER to set all files to print. The print icon will display. The display will return to preview screen. Cancel All Files 1. Set the Mode Dial to [ 2. Press MENU. 3. Slide Selector Dial ( ) to select [PRINT] and press ENTER. ]. 4. Slide Selector Dial ( ) to select [CANCEL ALL] and press ENTER. Message "CANCEL ALL PRINT?" is displayed. 5. Press ENTER to complete the Cancel All Print setting. The display will return to preview screen. E38 This function allows user to use this DV as an MP3 player for playing music data. 1. Set the Mode Dial to [ MP3 ]. 2. Plug the supplied earphone to the AV Out terminal located on the camera. (page 9) 3. Press ENTER button to select " EARPHONE" displayed on the LCD. 4. Slide Selector Dial ( ) to select the music you want to play. n In playback menu, you may press MENU to change the playback mode as you like: : All tracks are repeated. 1. : All tracks are played. 2. : Selected track is repeated. 3. : Selected track is played. 4. n During playing, slide Selector Dial ( ) to adjust the volume. 5. Press Shutter Button. n The music will play. This DV camera plays MP3-based music only. Note l The LCD monitor will close in 30 seconds and you can turn it on by pressing any Button. l The LCD Monitor can only display 8 letters' music title in English alphabet (including number), for example, ABCDEF12. Please change the music title to English or number for display. l In the following situations, the music title will be displayed as TRACK001, TRACK002...etc: 1. The unidentifiable music title. 2. Music title over 8 letters (including number). 3. Music title with space, for example, ABCDE2. How to download the music data to video camera Use the Mass Storage Function to download the music data to the "AUDIO" folder (page 57). How to enjoy the music data Connect the earphone to the earphone jack in the DV and use the earphone to enjoy music data . E39 ENGLISH MP3 Changing the Digital Video Setting This section explains how to change settings for the camera.There are 10 items: Setting the Beep Sound Setting the Power Off Setting the LCD Confirmation Time Formatting Internal Memory / Memory Card Adjusting the LCD Brightness Setting the Frequency Setting the Date Imprint Setting the Language Changing the Video Out Signal Method Setting the Date and Time Setting the Beep Sound The DV beeps to alert you when you press a button. You can change the setting depending on whether you want the beep to sound or not. 1. Set the Mode Dial to [ SET ]. 2. Slide Selector Dial ( ) to select [BEEP SOUND] and press ENTER. 3. Slide Selector Dial ( ) to select the setting (ON or OFF) and press ENTER. E40 Note If you select [OFF], the beep sound will be disabled. The digital video will turn off automatically in Record and Playback to conserve the battery if no operation is performed for the preset length of time. The auto power off time can be set in 30, 60, or 90 seconds. 1. Set the Mode Dial to [ SET ]. 2. Slide Selector Dial ( ) to select [POWER OFF] and press ENTER. 3. Slide Selector Dial ( ) to select the auto power off time (30SEC, 60SEC or 90SEC) and press ENTER. Note When using the AC Adapter, the AUTO POWER OFF function will be disabled although the auto power off time has been set. In Playback Mode, when doing the auto playback, playing the motion file, or voice file, this function will be disabled. In MP3 Mode, when playing MP3 file, this function will be disabled. E41 ENGLISH Setting the Power Off Setting the LCD Confirmation When you press Shutter Button to take a still image, the image will be displayed on the LCD monitor. The confirmation time can be set in 1, 3, or 5 seconds. 1. Set the Mode Dial to [ SET ]. 2. Slide Selector Dial ( ) to select [LCD CONFIRM] and press ENTER. 3. Slide Selector Dial ( and press ENTER. ) to select the confirmation time (1SEC, 3SEC, or 5SEC) Note The image will be played right after capturing for the preset time for confirmation. Images are not displayed when the LCD Confirmation Time is set to OFF. The images are recorded immediately after taking. E42 This function allows you to format Internal Memory and Memory Card. Do not try to format your internal memory or memory card by PC. Before using the memory card, please format the card in the video camera first to guarantee to have the best compatibility and performance. 1. Set the Mode Dial to [ SET ]. 2. Slide Selector Dial ( ) to select [FORMAT] and press ENTER. Message "FORMAT INTERNAL MEMORY?' will display if internal memory is going to be formatted. Message "FORMAT SD CARD MEMORY?" will display if memory card is going to be formatted. or Note Formatting will delete all the files recorded on the storage media (included protected files). Some Memory Card formatted with other devices cannot be used in this DV. E43 ENGLISH Formatting Internal Memory / Memory Card Adjusting the LCD Brightness The function allows user to adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor when it is hard to see, such as in strong sunlight. It can be adjusted as below: SMALL ( ), MIDDLE ( ), or LARGE ( ). 1. Set the Mode Dial to [ SET ]. 2. Slide Selector Dial ( ) to select [BRIGHTNESS] and press ENTER. 3. Slide Selector Dial ( and press ENTER. ) to select the brightness (SMALL, MIDDLE, or LARGE) E44 This function allows you to set the frequency usage for the DV. You may have the option to choose between 50HZ and 60HZ. 1. Set the Mode Dial to [ SET ]. 2. Slide Selector Dial ( ) to select [FREQUENCY] and press ENTER. 3. Slide Selector Dial ( ) to select the Frequency (60HZ or 50HZ) you need to use in this DV and press ENTER. Setting the Date Imprint This function allows the user to record images imprinted with the date. 1. Set the Mode Dial to [ SET ]. 2. Slide Selector Dial ( ) to select [DATE IMPRINT] and press ENTER. 3. Slide Selector Dial ( ) to select the setting (ON or OFF) and press ENTER. E45 ENGLISH Setting the Frequency Setting the Language This function allows user to set the language to be displayed on the LCD monitor. Language can be set as below: ENGLISH, FRANÇAIS, DEUTSCH, ESPAÑOL, ITALIANO, NEDERLANDS, PORTUGUÉS, . 1. Set the Mode Dial to [SET]. 2. Slide Selector Dial ( ) to select [LANGUAGE] and press ENTER. 3. Slide Selector Dial ( and press ENTER. ) to select the language you want to use in this DV E46 If you wish to play records files on a TV when you are abroad, change the Video Out Signal Method according to the video system used in the country where you are. USA, Canada, Japan, etc. use NTSC system, while France, German, Italian, Dutch, etc. use PAL system. 1. Set the Mode Dial to [ SET ]. 2. Slide Selector Dial ( ) to select [VIDEO OUT] and press ENTER. 3. Slide Selector Dial ( ) to select Video Out Signal (NTSC or PAL) you want to use in this DV and press ENTER. Setting the Date and Time Please check page 17 for how to set the date and time. E47 ENGLISH Changing the Video Out Signal method Others Recording Capacities The table below gives only an approximate recording time (Motion Picture / Voice) and picture counts (Still Picture) available by memory media capacity. Internal Memory Mode Resolution 320 x 240 Motion (HH:MM) 160 x 120 Voice (HH:MM) 2048 x 1536 1600 x 1200 Still 800 x 600 F F N F N F N E F N 16MB 00:01 00:02 00:05 00:06 00:09 00:59 17 22 38 58 96 E48 Mode Motion (HH:MM) Resolution F 320 x 240 160 x 120 Voice (HH:MM) 2048 x 1536 1600 x 1200 N E F N F F N F N 16MB 00:01 00:02 00:05 00:06 00:09 00:59 17 21 38 58 96 32MB 00:02 00:04 00:10 00:13 00:20 02:03 36 46 80 122 202 64MB 00:05 00:09 00:22 00:29 00:42 04:17 75 96 168 256 423 128MB 00:11 00:19 00:45 00:58 01:24 08:31 151 192 335 509 844 Still (pic) 800 x 600 Important Because there are numerous types of Secure Digital Memory Cards, thus, before using a commercially available memory card, check with its manufacture to be certain it is compatible with your digital video. NOT ALL MEMORY CARDS ARE CREATED EQUAL! Recording capacities depends on brand and shooting subjects. E49 ENGLISH