Table of content Table of content ....................................................................................................... 1 Safety Instructions .................................................................................................... 4 Preventing electric shocks ..................................................................................... 4 Risk of explosion ................................................................................................... 4 Preventing fire hazards.......................................................................................... 5 Risk of poisoning................................................................................................... 5 Risk of chemical burns........................................................................................... 5 Preventing damage to the eyes ............................................................................. 5 Preventing damage to the ears.............................................................................. 6 Preventing damage to the camcorder ................................................................... 6 Preventing damage to the battery ......................................................................... 6 Preventing breakages ............................................................................................ 6 Preventing data loss .............................................................................................. 7 Preventing damage to SD cards ............................................................................ 7 Protecting from condensation............................................................................... 7 The Camcorder......................................................................................................... 9 Product description............................................................................................... 9 Package contents .................................................................................................. 9 Overview of the appliance .................................................................................. 10 Front ............................................................................................................. 10 Rear ............................................................................................................... 10 Rear ............................................................................................................... 11 Getting started ....................................................................................................... 11 Getting started ....................................................................................................... 12 Charging the battery ........................................................................................... 12 Switching the camcorder on and off ................................................................... 13 Display information............................................................................................. 14 Changing the mode of operation ........................................................................ 16 Using the on-screen menus................................................................................. 16 Main menu............................................................................................................. 17 Film mode menu................................................................................................. 18 Resolution ..................................................................................................... 18 Exposure........................................................................................................ 19 Light .............................................................................................................. 19 Definition ...................................................................................................... 19 White balance................................................................................................ 19 Stabilisation ................................................................................................... 20 1 Motion detection function ............................................................................. 20 Night shots .................................................................................................... 20 Finishing........................................................................................................ 20 Recording films ................................................................................................... 21 Selecting the settings..................................................................................... 21 Film playback ...................................................................................................... 21 Playback on the LC display ............................................................................ 21 Playback on a TV set ...................................................................................... 22 Functions in playback mode................................................................................ 23 Deleting films ................................................................................................ 23 Displaying thumbnails................................................................................... 24 Locking films ................................................................................................. 25 Replaying films .............................................................................................. 25 Camera mode menu .............................................................................................. 26 Resolution ..................................................................................................... 27 Exposure........................................................................................................ 27 Two-in-one.................................................................................................... 28 Picture frames................................................................................................ 29 Flash ................................................................................................................... 30 Self-timer....................................................................................................... 31 White balance................................................................................................ 31 Continuous shooting..................................................................................... 32 Backlight........................................................................................................ 32 Date stamp .................................................................................................... 32 Night shots .................................................................................................... 32 Taking photos ........................................................................................................ 33 Selecting the settings .......................................................................................... 33 Viewing photos................................................................................................... 34 Playback on the LC display ............................................................................ 34 Playback on a TV set............................................................................................ 35 Functions in playback mode................................................................................ 36 Deleting photos .................................................................................................. 37 Displaying thumbnails................................................................................... 38 Locking photos.............................................................................................. 38 Slide show playback ...................................................................................... 39 Effect menu ............................................................................................................ 40 Using film and photo effects .......................................................................... 40 Voice Pen menu (dictation machine)................................................................... 41 Sound recordings (Voice Pen)........................................................................ 41 Recording ...................................................................................................... 41 Playback ........................................................................................................ 42 2 Deleting sound recordings ............................................................................ 43 Loading and playing MP3 music ......................................................................... 44 Loading MP3 music ....................................................................................... 44 Playing MP3 music ........................................................................................ 45 Using earphones............................................................................................ 46 Setting menu ......................................................................................................... 47 Sound settings .................................................................................................... 47 Setting the time .................................................................................................. 48 Formatting memory / SD card............................................................................. 49 TV system............................................................................................................ 49 Language ............................................................................................................ 50 Factory setting (standard) ................................................................................... 50 Installing and using the software provided ............................................................. 51 Installing the camera driver ................................................................................. 51 Installing application programs........................................................................... 51 Transferring films and photos to a computer.......................................................... 52 Converting using Media Converter 2.5 ............................................................... 53 Backing up video files on DVD................................................................................ 58 System settings ...................................................................................................... 61 Disposal ................................................................................................................. 62 Packaging ...................................................................................................... 62 Appliance ...................................................................................................... 62 Batteries......................................................................................................... 62 Cleaning................................................................................................................. 62 Technical Data........................................................................................................ 63 3 Safety Instructions · Children should be supervised in order to ensure that they do not play with the device. This device is not intended to be used by individuals with limited physical, sensory or intellectual abilities or limited experience, and/or a lack of knowledge (including children), unless they are being supervised by an individual responsible for their safety or receive instructions from them concerning how the device must be used. Also, keep the plastic packaging out of reach for children to avoid danger of suffocation. · Preventing electric shocks · · · · · · · · · · · Never open the camcorder casing or mains adapter plug except to insert the battery. Connect the mains adapter plug to a professionally installed 230 V, 50 Hz mains socket. To remove the mains adapter quickly and easily from the mains in an emergency, the socket must be easily accessible and close to the appliance. Do not bend or crush the mains cable. Take measures to prevent moisture or liquid from penetrating the camcorder or mains adapter. Do not touch the mains cable with wet hands. Never use the camcorder if the mains adapter is damaged. Always ...