FCC STATEMENT This DVR-390H complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)This DVR-390H may not cause harmful interference, and (2)This DVR-390H 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 DVR-390Hs, 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. 1 Safety Precautions Do not expose the DVR-390H to moisture and make sure no water gets inside the DVR-390H. 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 DVR-390H if any foreign objects have entered into it. Do not place the DVR-390H 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 DVR-390H through access points such as the SD memory card slot. Do not attempt to modify the DVR-390H. Never operate the DVR-390H in any way while driving a vehicle. Do not cover or wrap the DVR-390H or the AC power adapter with a cloth or quilt. Always use the DVR-390H and its accessories in well-ventilated locations. Handle the DVR-390H carefully and do not bump the DVR-390H into any hard object. If you are using the AC power adapter, unplug the adapter from the AC power outlet after you have switched it off. Ensure that any connector cords or cables to other devices are disconnected before moving the DVR-390H. When leaving the DVR-390H unused for long periods, such as during a vacation, always unplug the DVR390H from the power source (batteries or AC power adapter) for safety. WARNING: Handling the USB and AV cables on this product may exposure you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. 2 CONTENTS INTRODUCTION....................................................5 Overview..........................................................5 Common Package Contents............................6 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DVR-390H................7 Front View of Media Player and Camera Module.....7 Rear View of Media Player and Camera Module....8 Top View of Docking Cradle............................9 LCD Monitor Icons..........................................10 GETTING STARTED........................................... 15 Installing the Battery (Optional Accessory)......15 Charging the Battery......................................16 Using an AC Power Adapter...........................17 Attaching the Hand Strap...............................17 Inserting and Removing an SD Memory Card (Optional Accessory)..................................... 18 Attaching and Removing the Camera Module (Optional Accessory).......................................19 Docking Cradle ..............................................20 Turning the Power On/Off..............................20 Choosing the Display Language......................21 Setting the Date and Time............................. 22 Entering the Main Menu.................................23 Formatting Internal Memory or an SD Memory Card...............................................................24 Setting Image and Video Resolution and Quality...........................................................25 PLAYBACK MODES............................................26 Video Playback............................................. 26 Still-Image Playback........................................27 Zoom Playback..............................................27 Displaying Image Information..........................28 Playing Back Videos and Images on a TV Monitor.......................................................... 28 Protecting Videos and Images.........................29 Deleting Videos and Images...........................30 Slide Show Display.........................................31 MP3 and Audio Playback...............................32 RECORDING MODES......................................... 33 Recording from a video source using Audio/Video (AV) direct Input............................................ 33 Audio Recording............................................ 34 3 CAPTURE MODES...............................................35 Video Recording using the Camera Module (Video Rec Mode)...........................................35 Using the Digital Zoom...................................35 Setting the Exposure Value and White Balance..........................................................36 Capturing still images using the Camera Module (Image Rec Mode)........................................ 37 Flash Modes..................................................38 Setting the Focus............................................39 Using the Self-timer.......................................39 USB-IN MODE.....................................................40 Installing the USB Driver for Windows 98......40 Transferring Files Between your DVR-390H and Computer.......................................................41 MENU OPTIONS - SUMMARY.............................42 Video and Image Play Menu...........................42 Audio and MP3 Play Menu............................ 43 Audio Video Input Menu..................................44 Video Recording Menu.................................. 45 Still Image Recording Menu.......................... 47 System Menu................................................ 49 Custom Menu................................................ 50 INSTALLING WinDVD Creator.............................51 INSTALLING MuveeTM autoProducer...................52 INSTALLING PhotoSuite....................................53 INSTALLING Acrobat Reader.............................54 USER'S MANUAL ON CD-ROM...........................55 CONNECTING THE DVR-390H TO OTHER DEVICES............................................................ 56 SPECIFICATIONS.............................................. 57 4 INTRODUCTION Overview Congratulations on purchasing the DVR-390H Digital Multimedia Player! With this device, you will be able to capture still images, record live-video, record live-audio, and record and encode your favorite videos directly from a VCR, DVD player, or your traditional camcorder. Then you can playback your videos, still images, audio files, and also MP3 files anytime, anywhere. Cool features provided by the DVR-390H include: Features 3.6" LCD Monitor Built-in 20GB HDD Benefits Allows you to comfortably view still images and videos as well as adjust the settings of your DVR-390H. A 20 GB hard disk drive allows you store a large number of videos, images, audio files, and even MP3 files. You may also use the HDD to store unrelated data and computer files. Allows you to play back MP3 music or audio files using the built-in speaker, external earphones, or headphones. Allows you to record voice using a microphone. With the DVR-390H in its cradle, you can enjoy watching your videos and slide shows. In addition, the cradle allows you to playback your images and videos on a TV monitor screen, or record from your TV or video player using the AV cable. With its 270-degree swivel Camera, you will enjoy the ultimate freedom of capturing images and recording video clips. The three megapixel digital camera is capable of capturing still images with resolution up to 2048 x 1536. 5 MP3/Audio Player Voice Recorder Docking Cradle Swivel Camera Module (Optional Accessory) Common Package Contents Carefully unpack your DVR-390H and ensure that you have the following items: Media player Docking Cradle AV cable USB cable Earphone and earphone cable Microphone User's manual Software CD-ROM Hand strap Pouch Tripod stand Optional Accessories: SD memory card Camera Module AC power adapter/charger Rechargeable lithium-ion battery Note: The components and accessories that come with your DVR-390H 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 will 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. 6 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DVR-390H Front View of Media Player and Camera Module 1. Power button 2. Headphone jack (standard 3.5 mm) 3. VOL (Volume) button Volume up Volume down 4. Secure Digital (SD) memory card slot 5. Integral Speaker 6. Hand-strap eyelet 7. Camera Module interface 8. Camera Lens 9. Shutter button and Digital zoom control T Telephoto (Zoom in) W Wide-angle (Zoom out) 10. Self-timer LED 11. Integral Flash 9 10 11 1 2 34 5 6 8 7 7 Rear View of Media Player and Camera Module 1. LCD monitor 2. Display button 3. Menu button 4. Multi-selector control 5. Play/Pause button 6. Delete/Back button 7. Camera Module release tab 8. DC IN 5V terminal 9. MIC LINE-IN jack 10. USB port (B-mini) 11. Tripod socket 12. Cradle connector 13. Battery cover door 14. Camera Module interface 15. Lens focus control Normal focus Macro (close-up focus) 2 1 5 4 3 14 15 6 13 12 11 10 98 7 8 Multi-Selector Button The multi-selector button acts in two ways. Some operations require that you press straight down on the center of the button. Other functions require that you toggle it like a joystick or game controller. The controller operations (up, down, left, and right) are called "keys" and are refered to as: Up key, Down key, Ok key, etc. Whenever an instruction says "Press Ok" you should depress the multiselector button in the center of the button without shifting it left, right, up, or down. # Function Operation 1. Ok/Stop/Digital zoom key Press down 2. Up/Flash key Press (shift) upward 3. Right key Press (shift) rightward 4. Down/Self-timer key Press (shift) downward 5. Left key Press (shift) leftward 1 2 5 3 4 Top View of Docking Cradle The cradle serves two distinct purposes. First, it acts as a holder for the player. The cradle positions the player for comfortable desktop viewing of a slideshow or video presnetation. Secondly, the cradle accomodates the wiring for video-in, video out, power, and USB connections. 1.Cradle connector to Player Body 2. AV-IN (Audio/Video In) jack 3. USB port 4. AV-OUT (Audio/Video Out) jack 5. DC IN 5V terminal 6. MIC LINE-IN jack 1 AV-IN AV-O UT 2 3 4 5 6 9 LCD Monitor Icons The DVR-390H display presents information about player functionality and your multi-media content. Two rows of icons and on-screen text messages will provide you with useful information. The display icons and their meanings will change depending upon how you are using the player. The following sections explain the various icons and text messages. Video Playback 1. Video mode icon 2. Video quality Super fine Fine Normal 3. Video resolution 640 x 480 320 x 240 4. Duration of current video 5. Sound level (speaker volume) Low volume Mild volume Medium volume High volume Fully volume Mute (no sound) 6. SD Memory Card indicator (if a card is present) 7. Battery power indicator Full battery power Medium battery power Low battery power Virtually no battery power 8. Play/Pause indicator 9. Video File number 1 2 3 4 00:54:21 5 6 7 00001 Play 9 8 10 Still Image Playback 1. Still image mode icon 2. Image quality Super fine Fine Normal 3. Image resolution 2048 x 1536 (Native 3 MP) 1600 x 1200 1280 x 960 4. SD Memory Card ind ...