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Designer slimline full HD digital camcorder featuring large 3.5'' LCD screen
MEDION LIFE P47350 (MD 86288)
MEDION Australia Pty Ltd St Leonards, NSW 2065 Australia Hotline: 987 Operating Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM-6:00 PM (EST) E-Mail: australia@medion.com

Web: www.medion.com.au

Instruction Manual

N26968

Schwarz
125 x 125 mm 14.10.2009 08:05

Table of contents

What your 1 year warranty means. 5 Safety instructions.. 6 Proper use... 6 System requirements.. 14 Before use.. 15 Checking the package contents.. 15 Overview of the device. 16 Charging the batteries. 18 Charging battery prior to first use. 18 Charging battery in charge cradle. 19 Charging battery in camcorder.. 21 Start-up.. 22 Inserting the memory card... 22 Key lock... 23 Operation.. 24
After Sales Support TEL: 987 WEB Support: www.medion.com.au
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Switching on camcorder.. 24 Switching off camcorder.. 24 Selecting operating mode.. 25
Recording videos.. 26 Selecting video resolution.. 26 Starting recording/zoom function/ terminating recording27 Display in video mode... 29 Taking pictures... 30 Taking picture/zooming.. 30 Display in photo mode.. 31 Viewing recorded videos and photos. 32 Video playback... 32 Viewing photos... 34 Exiting playback mode... 34 Deleting videos and photos.. 35 Deleting one file.. 35 Terminating deletion.. 36 Setup menu.. 37
Key tones... 37 TV standard... 37 TV frequency.. 38 Formatting memory card/ internal memory. 38 Setting date and time.. 39 Image quality settings... 40 Exiting menu.. 40
Connecting camcorder to TV set.. 41 Connection via HDMI.. 42 Connecting camcorder to computer.. 43 Installing the software. 44 DCF memory standard... 45 Card drive.. 45 Memory folder structure.. 46 Disposal.. 47 Maintenance and care. 48 Technical data.. 49
ArcSoft Total Media HDCam 2.0. Introduction.. Media Browser... Display modes.. Function bar.. Import media files. Cut video clips.. Burning AVCHD disks.. Edit video clips... Upload files to YouTube.. Upload files to Facebook.. Create photo albums.. Create album page.
What your 1 year warranty means
Great care has gone into manufacturing this product and it should therefore provide you with years of good service when used correctly. In the event of product failure within its intended use over the course of the first year after the date of purchase, we will rectify the problem as quickly as possible once it has been brought to our attention. In the unlikely event of such an occurrence, or if you require any information about the product please contact us via our after sales support services, details of which can be found in this manual and on the product itself.

Safety instructions

This unit is not intended for use by people (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental abilities, unless they are supervised by a person responsible for their safety or they have been instructed on its use. Children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with this unit. Keep the plastic packaging out of reach of children as it can cause suffocation!

Do not place naked flames such as lit candles on or near the unit.

Risk of poisoning

Keep the battery out of reach of children.

Risk of chemical burns

Always remove spent batteries from the device, as there is an increased risk of leakage. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and mucous membranes. If any of these areas come into contact with battery acid, rinse them immediately with plenty of clean water and contact a doctor without delay.
Preventing damage to the camcorder
If the battery is leaking, immediately remove it from the camcorder. Before inserting a new battery, clean the contacts. Use only the lithium-ion battery supplied. Before inserting the battery, check that the contacts in the camcorder and on the batteries are clean. If necessary, clean the battery connections with a clean, dry cloth or an eraser. 11
Do not touch the lens or lens mounting.
Preventing damage to the battery
Never insert the battery the wrong way round. Always ensure correct polarity at the +/- terminals. Never allow the battery to come into contact with liquids. Direct intense heat can damage the battery. Therefore do not expose the camcorder to any sources of direct heat. If the camcorder is not to be used for long periods, remove the battery.

Preventing breakage

Do not drop the camcorder. When carrying the camcorder, always place the strap around your wrist.

Preventing data loss

Never interrupt the power supply while data are being processed.
Preventing damage to SD cards
Never remove the SD card from the camcorder during the data saving process.
Protection from condensation
Do not expose the camcorder to rapid changes in temperature. Place the camcorder in a protective case or plastic bag before exposing it to any sudden changes in temperature. If the camcorder is cold, wait until it has reached room temperature before connecting it to the power cord. The device can safely be connected for charging as soon as the unit has reached room temperature. Do not use or store the camcorder in direct sunlight or at high ambient temperatures.

Battery charge capacity

At low temperatures the capacity of the battery might drop significantly as chemical reactions are slowed down. When recording in cold weather, keep a second battery pack in reserve in a warm place (e.g. trouser pocket).

System requirements

If you wish to connect the camcorder to a PC, the computer must meet the following requirements: Pentium P III or higher (recommended: P4), free USB 2.0 interface and 1 GB of free hard disk space. Operating system and software: Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows7 Windows Media Player 10 or higher

Before use

Checking the package contents
Please check your purchase to ensure that all items are included. If parts are missing, please contact us within 7 days of purchase. The following items are supplied with your product: Full HD camcorder 2 GB SD memory card 2 lithium-ion batteries Charge cradle with power cord HDMI cable USB/AV cable Case Carrying strap Software CD Software quick guide Operating instructions and warranty documents 15

Overview of the device

Front and rear of camcorder
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
Display Operating LED DEL button SD card slot LOCK Speaker Arrow buttons MODE button Playback button button
10. Record button 11. Camera lens 12. Charger LED 13. Microphone 14. USB port and HDMI port 15. Battery compartment cover 16. Fixture for carrying strap 17. Tripod socket

Charging the batteries

Charging battery prior to first use
Before using the camcorder for the first time, you must charge the battery. This can be done by placing the battery in the supplied charge cradle or directly in the camcorder, provided that the device is connected by the USB cable to a computer. The battery charge level is indicated by a symbol on the display:
Battery fully recharged Battery half empty Battery empty, recharge!
Removing and inserting battery
Remove the cover of the battery compartment by sliding it towards the tripod socket.
Remove the empty battery (if any) and insert the charged battery as shown.
Charging battery in charge cradle
Place the battery you wish to charge in the charge cradle. The battery contacts must touch the contacts on the charger. Push the battery against the spring contacts. Ensure that the battery is positioned properly below the guide edge in the tray. Using the power cord, connect the charge cradle to a AC 230 V ~ 50 Hz mains socket. The orange LED indicator lights up. 19
The charging time is approx. 2 hours. As soon as the battery is fully charged, the green LED indicator lights up.
Disconnect the charge cradle from the mains supply. CAUTION!
The charger is designed to prevent overcharging. Nonetheless, unplug the charger from the mains to avoid unnecessary power consumption.
Charging battery in camcorder
Ensure that the rechargeable battery is inserted in the camcorder. Connect the mini USB plug of the USB/AV cable to the camcorder and connect the other end of the cable to a free USB port of your computer. NOTE: The camcorder must be switched off for charging.
The charging process starts immediately. During charging, the red charger LED on the side of the device lights up. The charging time is approx. 2 hours. When the battery is fully charged, the charger LED is switched off.

Start-up

Inserting the memory card
To save files to a SD memory card, insert it in the card slot and push it in until it engages. The metal contacts must face towards the bottom of the device. To remove the memory card from the card slot, press the card gently in so that it disengages. NOTE: When the card is inserted photo and video files that are taken with the camcorder are stored on the card and can be viewed in playback mode. The display shows SD.
If no memory card is inserted in the camcorder, the photo and video files are stored in the internal 128 MB memory and can also be viewed in playback mode. The display shows MEM. CAUTION!
Do not use force when trying to insert the memory card! The card can only be inserted in one direction. Incorrectly inserted memory cards can damage the camcorder or the card.

Key lock

In photo mode or video mode, press the LOCK button to lock all buttons apart from the record button. The symbol is displayed. button again to release the lock. Press the LOCK

Operation

Switching on camcorder
Turn the display clockwise. The display is switched on and the green operating LED lights up.

Switching off camcorder

Turn the display counterclockwise. The display light is off and the camcorder is switched off.

Selecting operating mode

Repeatedly press the MODE button to select video or photo mode or to call up the setup menu. In video mode, the symbol is displayed in the left top corner of the display. In photo mode, the symbol is displayed in the left top corner of the display.

Recording videos

Switch on the camcorder and select video mode by. pressing the MODE button
Selecting video resolution
Before starting recording, press the arrow buttons and to select the resolution of the video recording. The following resolutions are available:
Setting 1080p 720p60 HD WVGA QVGA* Resolution in pixels 1920 x 1080 pixels 1280 x 720 pixels 1280 x 720 pixels 848 x 480 pixels 320 x 240 pixels Recording frame rate 30 fps 60 fps 30 fps 60 fps 120 fps Playback frame rate 30 fps 60 fps 30 fps 60 fps 30 fps 16:9 16:9 16:9 4:3 4:3 yes yes yes yes no Dimensions Sound
*NOTE REGARDING QVGA With QVGA, the images are recorded at 4x greater frame rate (120 fps). Use this option to record moving objects (sports videos, etc.). No sound is recorded! During playback, the recording video is shown in slow motion, as it is played at the standard frame rate of 30 fps.
Starting recording/zoom function/ terminating recording

Starting recording

To start recording, press the record button. The record symbol REC is displayed in the top left corner of the display. In addition, the recording time is displayed.

During playback, you can adjust the volume by pressing the arrow buttons and. The current volume is indicated by means of a bar on the right side of the display.
Fast forward/rewind, slow motion
During playback, repeatedly press the arrow buttons and to change to fast forward/rewind. Fast forward/rewind is available at speed rates of 2x, 4x, 8x and 16x. During playback, repeatedly press the MODE button to select slow motion playback at rates of 1/2, 1/4, 1/8 or 1/16 of the standard speed. At slow motion rate 1/16, press the mode button again to return to normal playback rate.

Viewing photos

Zoom function
Repeatedly press the arrow button to zoom in by max. factor 8. Press the arrow button to zoom out. Press the record button half down to call up the navigation arrows. You can now move the zoom frame across the picture by pressing the arrow buttons . To return to the zoom function, press the record button again half down. The navigation arrows disappear.

Exiting playback mode

Press the MODE button to exit the playback mode and to select another operating mode.
Deleting videos and photos
Select video or photo playback mode and select a file. Press the DEL button. The delete function bar is displayed.

Deleting one file

Using the arrow buttons and , select the symbol to delete the currently displayed file. Press the record button. The selected file is deleted. Using the arrow buttons and , select the symbol and press the record button to delete all files in the selected mode (video or photo). You are prompted to confirm the command. Using the arrow buttons and , check the box and then press the record button to confirm that you wish to delete all files.
All files of the selected mode (video or photo) are deleted and message "NO FILE" is displayed. Using the arrow buttons and , select the symbol and press the record button to abort the delete process.

Terminating deletion

Using the arrow buttons and , select the symbol and press the record button or the MODE button to terminate the delete function. CAUTION! DATA LOSS!
When deleted, the data is irretrievably lost. We therefore strongly recommend that you take a backup of your data before using the delete function.

Setup menu

Switch on the camcorder and select the setup menu by pressing the MODE button. Select a menu option using the arrow buttons and. Change the setting or value using the arrow buttons and.

Key tones

Switch key tones on or off. : key tones off : key tones on

TV standard

Select here the TV standard for video playback on a television set (NTSC or PAL).

TV frequency

Select here the frequency for video playback on a television set (50 or 60 Hz).
Formatting memory card/ internal memory
Select this option to format the internal memory or the memory card (if inserted). Press the arrow button. At the prompt, use the arrow buttons and to check the box and confirm with the record button. The formatting process of the memory is started. To abort formatting, press the arrow button.

CAUTION! DATA LOSS!

When formatting the internal memory or the memory card, all stored data is irretrievably lost. During formatting, do not switch off the camcorder and do not remove the memory card! The internal memory or the memory card could otherwise be damaged so that the camcorder cannot be switched on again! We strongly recommend that you take a backup of your data before formatting the memory.

Setting date and time

Press the arrow button to call up the data and time settings. Using the arrow buttons and , select a field, then press the arrow buttons and to change the value. The date and time are displayed as follows: year (YY) month (MM) day (DD) hours (HH) minutes (MM) seconds (SS) To save the new settings, press the record button.

Image quality settings

Select this option to adjust the bit rate for video recording. The higher the bit rate, the better the quality of your image and the larger the file: High bit rate (= large video file) Low bit rate (= small video file) The table below shows the available settings and associated bit rates for video recordings:
Setting 1080p 720p60 HD WVGA QVGA* High bit rate 12 M 12 M 8M 8M 4M Low bit rate 8M 8M 4M 4M 2M

Exiting menu

To exit the setup menu, press the MODE button again.
Connecting camcorder to TV set
To view photos and videos on a television set, proceed as follows: Connect the USB/AV cable to the USB port of the camcorder. Connect the white and yellow plugs of the USB/AV cable to the corresponding sockets on the television set. Switch on the television set. The camcorders LCD screen switches off. The photos will be displayed on the TV set. NOTE: As long as the camcorder is connected to a television set, the LCD screen is switched off.

Connection via HDMI

To view recorded videos in HD, connect the camcorder with the HDMI cable to the digital port of your television set.
Connecting camcorder to computer
You can copy your pictures and videos to a computer. Connect the mini USB plug of the USB/AV cable to the camcorder and connect the other end of the cable to a free USB port on your computer. Switch on the camcorder so that the system can automatically detect the type of connected storage device. Supported operating systems: Windows XP; Windows Vista; Windows 7

Installing the software

The enclosed CD contains the driver files and the ArcSoft Total Media software, which allows you to edit your pictures and video files. Insert the CD in the CD drive of your computer. Normally, the CD is automatically recognised and its contents are displayed on the screen. If this is not the case, select the CD drive in Windows Explorer > My Computer and double-click the drive name to start the CD. The start page shows an overview of the contents of the CD.
To install the software, double-click the Total Media HDCam.exe icon. To install the software, follow the on-screen instructions. For more detailed information regarding the operation of the software, refer to the enclosed quick guide for ArcSoft Total Media.

DCF memory standard

The files on your camcorder are managed (saved, named, etc.) as specified by the DCF standard (DCF = Design Rule for Camera File System). You can also use your camcorder to view files stored on memory cards from other DCF cameras.

Card drive

If your PC is equipped with a card drive or is connected to a card reader and you have saved your pictures and video clips on the memory card, you can of course use just the card to copy the files to your PC.

Memory folder structure

The camcorder saves the recorded files in folders on the internal memory or on the memory card. The following folders are automatically created upon saving: 100MEDIA.: All photo and video files are saved in this folder, and the files are automatically named as "FILE" followed by a four-digit code. When file number "FILE9999" is reached, a new folder named "101DCIM" is created automatically, etc. A maximum of 999 folders can be set up. If another file is recorded after all 999 folders have been created and filled, a message appears, informing you that it is not possible to create another folder. In this case, proceed as follows: Insert a new memory card. A new file structure is set up, starting with file "0001" in folder "100DCIM". Do not attempt to change the folder and file structure on the camcorder (by renaming, etc.), as this might result in the loss of data.

Disposal

Packaging
Your camcorder is packaged to protect it during transport. All packaging is made from raw materials that can be reused or recycled through normal household waste recycling.

Device

At the end of its service life, do not dispose of the camcorder through normal household waste. Dispose of it in an environmentally friendly manner by bringing it to a local WEEE collection point. Contact your local authority to find out where your nearest collection point is located.

Batteries

Do not dispose of spent batteries through normal household waste. The batteries must be brought to a collection point for batteries for safe disposal.

Maintenance and care

Clean the housing, lens and display as follows: Clean the camera housing using a soft, dry cloth. Do not use thinners or detergents that contain oil, as these could damage your camcorder. Before cleaning the lens and the display, use a lens brush to remove any dust. Then wipe the lens and display with a soft cloth. Do not apply any pressure to the display and do not use hard objects to clean it. Do not use strong cleaning agents for the housing and lens (if there is dirt that cannot be removed, contact your dealer).

Technical data

Sensor: Aperture/ focal distance: LCD monitor: File formats: Battery: F = 2.8 / f= 4.76 mm 8.89 cm / 3.5 " LCD screen (16:9) JPEG, AVI NP40 rechargeable Li-ion battery 3.7 V; 720 mAh type: KLIC7001 Internal: 128 MB internal memory (usable memory may vary) External: SD/SDHC card (max. 8 GB) Mini USB 2.x 59 x 19 mm (H x W x D) 115 g, incl. battery 5.0 mega pixels CMOS

Memory:

Port: Dimensions: Weight:
Subject to technical modifications!
ArcSoft Total Media HDCam 2.0

Quick start instructions

Introduction
Total Media HDCam by ArcSoft is desktop software that combines media management and playback functions. Media management You can import media files for editing, uploading and creating photo books and albums from the device. Playback function With Total Media HDCam by ArcSoft you can view photos and playback video clips.
Operating system: Windows XP SP2, Vista and Windows 7 CPU: Intel / AMD Dual-Core or higher Memory: 1 GB or more Graphics card: DirectX 9 or DirectX 10 (recommended) Port: Standard USB 1.1 connection or higher Hard drive: A minimum of 2 GB free fixed disk storage

Installation

How to install the Total Media HDCam: 1. 2. 3. 4. Connect your device to your desktop or notebook PC. Insert the installation CD in the DVD/CD drive. The CD starts automatically. Follow the instructions to complete the installation.

If the CD does not execute automatically follow the steps below to install the software: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Double-click on Workstation. Move the cursor to the DVD/CD drive. Right-click and then click Open. Double-click Total Media HDCam.exe. A wizard appears and guides you through the installation. Follow the instructions to complete the installation.

How to uninstall

How to install the Total Media HDCam: 1. 2. 3. Click on Start > Programs > ArcSoft Total Media HDCam > Uninstall. A wizard appears and guides you through the uninstallation. Follow the instructions to complete the uninstallation.

Language

How to change the language of the user interface after installation: 1. 2. On the main screen click on Select a language and click on OK. Preferences.
Registration and activation
How to register and update the software: 1. 2. On the main screen to create a connection with the information centre click on. Select Upgrade, Patches or Registration.

Media Browser

Area View mode area Preview area
Function Offers three modes to display the media files. To select and display file miniatures and detailed information Lists the main function buttons.

Function bar

View media files
Follow the instructions below to view the media files on your device: 1. 2. 3. Connect the device to the computer. The device code is shown above the view mode area. To display all the media files on the device click on the device code.

Device code

Media files on the device
To playback a video clip double-click the relevant clip or To pause/stop/continue playback of a video clip click on To playback the previous or next clip click To delete a file click on the icon of the relevant file. icon. To cut a video clip click on the To assess a file click on the icon of the relevant file. To view the properties of a file click on the icon of the relevant file. Double-click the relevant image to open the preview of an image in a new window. To open the preview of the previous or next image click on the left/right button.

Display modes

There is a choice of three display modes to display the media files: Library view, calendar view and search view. Note: To view the media files on your device in the library or calendar view, you must first import the files. Library view The library view lists the "Own Creation" folder and other folders that are created when importing the files. How to switch to library view To extend the library window click on Libraries. 2. Select the desired folder. 3. To switch to the library view click on View or edit the properties of a folder by selecting the folder and clicking. To delete a folder click on the 58 icon of the relevant folder.

Calendar view The calendar view uses the creation date of the files to arrange the media files. 1. 2. How to switch to calendar view To extend the calendar window click on Libraries. Select the desired folder.
3. To switch to the calendar view click on Three modes are available in the calendar view: Annual, Monthly and Daily mode. How to switch between the three different modes: To open the monthly mode click on the image of the desired year. To open the previous or next year - if available - click on or To open the daily mode click on the image of the desired month. To open the previous or next month - if available - click on or To return to the previous mode click on 59

Browser view

Browser view enables you to search the media files on your computer with the aid of a tree structure. How to switch to browser view: To extend the computer window click on Computer. To view the media files select the desired folder on your computer. To update the list of media files click on

Preview area

The preview area has various options for selecting and displaying miniature file images and more detailed information for selection. Refer to the following table for a description of the relevant options: Option Name Evaluation filter New filter Function Shows the media files as per the selected evaluation. Shows the new media files.

Type filter

Shows the media files as per the selected type. Shows the media files as per the letter entered.

Quick search

Miniature Modifies the size of the miniature images image slide with the aid of the slide control. control Miniature images Shows the files as miniature images

Details

Shows the miniature images of the files together with detailed information.
The function bar lists the main function buttons. By clicking the buttons you access the relevant functions. A description of the relevant buttons is found in the following table: Button Name Import Function Imports media files from a camera, camcorder or memory device on the computer. Produces films with your video files. Burns your video data onto an AVCHD disk. Uploads the files to your YouTube account. Uploads the files to your Facebook account.

File link Produce AVCHD Upload to YouTube Upload files to Facebook

Photo album Album page

Produces photo albums with your images. Produces album pages with your images.

Import media files

How to import media files onto your computer: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Select the desired folder. Select the desired files. Click on Import. The "Import" window is displayed. Select Import new scenes, Import selected scenes or Import all scenes. Select a folder name or enter one. To import the files click on OK.

Cut video clips

How to cut video clips: Click file link. The work area is displayed. 1. Move the desired video clips to the work area using dragand-drop. 2. Double-click to open the preview and edit the clips. 3. To cut the clips click on Continue. 4. Select the device and the path under which the cut clip is to be saved.

Burning AVCHD disks

How to burn AVCHD disks 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Click on Create AVCHD. The work area is displayed. Move the desired video clips to the work area using dragand-drop. Double-click the relevant image to open the preview of an image in a new window. Click on Next. Select the drive with which you want to burn the AVCHD disk or the path to save the files on your computer. 65

Edit video clips

How to edit a video clip: 1. 2. 3. 4. Double-click on a video clip in the work area. The Edit window is displayed. To select the start of your cut clip click on To select the end of your cut clip click on To save the cut clip click on
A description of other tools in the "Edit" window is found in the following table: Button Name Playback / Pause Stop Previous Next 66 Function Click to playback or pause the clip. Click to end playback of the clip. Click to open the previous clip. Click to open the next clip.

Time field

Click on the number; use the arrow keys to view a particular section of the video clip.
Volume level Slide to adjust the volume. Full screen Click to open the full screen mode.

Upload files to YouTube

How to upload the files to YouTube: Click on Upload to YouTube. The work area is displayed. 1. Move the desired file to the work area using drag-anddrop. 2. Click on Next. The log in window for YouTube is displayed. 3. Enter your YouTube user name and password. 4. To login to YouTube click on Login. 5. Follow the instructions to upload the file to YouTube.

Upload files to Facebook

To upload to Facebook: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Click on Upload to Facebook. The work area is displayed. Move the desired file to the work area using drag-anddrop. Click on Next. The login window for Facebook is displayed. Enter your Facebook email address and password. To login to Facebook click on Login. Follow the instructions to upload the file to Facebook.

Create photo albums

How to create photo albums: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Click on Photo album. The work area is displayed. Drag the desired images into the work area. To start the print creations application by ArcSoft click on Continue. Select the categories for the photo albums to view the photo albums. Select a photo album. To open the Photo album design" screen click on Continue. Observe the descriptions of the photo album design using the following diagram:
Restart Add images Remove all Block/ release design Save design New project Undo / redo Modify photo album template Click icon to display the image page Fill empty pages with images automatically Click text or image to edit it Photo album preview Share photo album by email, image or SWF file Search page Edit page / page layout Print / print options

Create album page

How to create album pages: 1. Click on Album page. The work area is displayed. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Drag the desired image into the work area. To start the print creations application by ArcSoft click on Continue. Select the categories for the photo albums to view the photo albums. Select an album page. To open the Photo album design" screen click on Continue. Observe the descriptions of the photo album design using the following diagram:
Restart Add images Remove all Block/release design Save design Undo / redo Modify album page template Click icon to display the image page Album page preview Share album page by email or image file Print / print options

Digital Full HD Camcorder

MEDION LIFE P47010

Instruction Manual

MD 85960

Contents
Safety instructions...2 Danger of injuries....2 Preventing damage to the camcorder....3 The Camcorder.....3 Package contents.....3 Product description....4 Overview of the appliance....5 Getting started.....6 Open the battery and card compartment....6 Inserting and removing the battery...6 Inserting and removing the SC card....6 Close the battery and card compartment....6 Charging the battery....6 Basic operation.....7 Switching the camcorder on and off...7 Changing the mode of operation....7 The display in the record mode....7 Making recordings...8 Movies.....8 Photos.....8 Memory....8 The menu in record mode...9 Using the on-screen menus....9 Film mode menu....9 Camera mode menu....10 Effects menu....10 Settings menu....11 Playing back recordings... 13 Play back movies on the LCD panel...13 View photos on the LCD panel...13 Playback on a TV set.....13 Functions in playback mode... 14 Playback functions: movies...14 Playback functions: photos...15 Supplied software.... 16 Transferring films and photos to a computer...16 Arcsoft MediaImpression....16 YouTube Direct....18 Troubleshooting... 19 Cleaning.... 20 Technical specifications.... 20 Disposal.... 21

Safety instructions

This unit is not intended for use by people (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental abilities or for those without experience and/or knowledge, unless they are supervised by a person responsible for their safety or they have been instructed on its use. Children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with this unit. Also, keep the plastic packaging out of reach for children to avoid danger of suffocation.

Danger of injuries

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 have repairs carried out by qualified professionals. Switch the camcorder off immediately if it malfunctions. Do not allow the camcorder or mains adapter to come into contact with rain or be splashed by water. Do not place containers containing liquid, e.g. vases, on the appliance, the mains adapter or near to these and protect all parts of the device from rain and water. The container may tip over and the liquid will impair the electrical safety.

Risk of explosion

Never expose batteries or rechargeable batteries to excessive heat (such as direct sunlight, fire or similar). Do not throw batteries into a fire. Never short-circuit any (rechargeable) batteries. Do not dismantle (rechargeable) batteries. CAUTION! There is a risk of explosion if rechargeable batteries are replaced incorrectly. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

Preventing fire hazards

Always uncoil the entire length of the mains cable. Ensure there is adequate ventilation and never cover the mains adapter. Do not place naked flames such as lit candles on or near the unit.

Risk of poisoning

Keep the battery out of reach of children.

Risk of chemical burns

If the battery is depleted, remove it from the device immediately. There is an increased risk of leakage. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and mucous membranes. If these areas come into contact with battery acid, rinse them immediately with plenty of clean water and contact a doctor immediately.
Preventing damage to the eyes
Do not use the flash close to anyones eyes. When using the camera function do not direct the flash towards the eyes of people or animals. Always maintain a minimum distance of one metre when using the flash, especially with small children.
Preventing damage to the camcorder
If the battery is leaking, remove it from the camcorder immediately. Clean the contacts before inserting a new battery. Use type NP60 lithium-ion batteries only. Before inserting the battery, check that the contacts in the camcorder and on the batteries are clean. Clean the battery connections if necessary with a clean, dry cloth or an eraser. Do not touch the lens or lens mounting. Only use the supplied mains adapter.
Preventing damage to the battery
Do not reverse the positive (+) and negative () terminals to avoid short-circuit. Never allow the battery to come into contact with liquids. Direct, intense heat can damage the battery. Therefore, do not expose the camcorder to any sources of direct heat. If the camcorder is not going to be used for long periods, remove the battery.

Preventing breakages

Do not drop the camcorder. Place the strap around your wrist when carrying the camcorder.

Preventing data loss

Never interrupt the power supply when data are being processed.
Preventing damage to the SD/SDHC card
Never withdraw the SD/SDHC card from the camcorder while data are being processed or saved.
Protecting against condensation

Avoid rapid changes in temperature. Place the camcorder in its protective case or a plastic bag before exposing it to any sudden changes in temperature. Do not immediately connect the device to the power supply if the unit has been moved from a cold environment to a warm room. The device can safely be connected for charging as soon as the unit has reached room temperature.
Do not use or store the camcorder in direct sunlight or at high temperatures. At low temperatures, the capacity of the battery can drop significantly due to the reduced speed of the chemical reactions. When recording in cold weather keep a second battery pack in reserve in a warm place (e.g. trouser pocket). This symbol on the camcorder certifies that the camcorder complies with EU guidelines (European Union) on radiated emissions. CE stands for Conformit Europenne (European conformity) The camera is for private use only and not intended for use by companies in the heavy industry sector.

The Camcorder

Package contents
Check that the following parts have been supplied in the package:
Camcorder Mains adapter USB cable HDMI cable AV cable Pouch 2 x Li-Ion rechargeable batteries CD with software and instruction manual Quick Start Guide and guarantee documents

Product description

This camcorder combines the following functions in one easy-to-use device: A digital camcorder A digital camera.
Instead of a viewfinder, the camcorder has a high-resolution LC display that enables you to monitor your captures. The LC display also serves to display the on-screen menus where you can make your settings. The camcorder has a 5x optical zoom and can record video films at a maximum resolution of 1920x1080 (HD) and take photos at 2592 x 1944 (5 Megapixels). The internal memory has a usable capacity of approx. 74 MB. This means you take photos or shoot short videos even when there is no SD/SDHC card in the camera. The camcorder can be easily connected to a computer via USB, or to an HD-compatible TV via HDMI.
Overview of the appliance

Front Rear

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Lens Self-timer LED Microphone Loudspeaker Rocker switch T/W: T: Telezoom; W: Wide angle PICTURE shutter

7. 8. 9.

Direction button UP; i: switch display information on and off Direction button LEFT; : Self timer shutter button OK button: confirm selection; open menu

10. Operation LED 11. MOVIE shutter 12. Direction button RIGHT;

: flash for picture mode

Side view
13. Direction button DOWN;
HD: select resolution for film recordings
14. MODE: Switch between recording and play mode;

close the menu

Bottom
15. Power button 16. Ports slide cover 17. Mini USB port, also for mains adapter 18. HDMI port 19. TV port 20. LCD panel
21. Tripod socket 22. Behind the cover:
compartment for battery and memory card

Getting started

Open the battery and card compartment
The compartment for the battery and memory is on the underside of the camera. Hold the camcorder so that the cover to the battery compartment is facing upwards. Slide the cover backwards towards the rear of the device.
Inserting and removing the battery
Pull the grey locking lever away from the battery compartment. Insert the battery in the designated compartment as shown (with the lettering facing up). Do not reverse the positive (+) and negative () terminals to avoid short-circuit. To remove the battery, pull the grey locking lever away from the battery compartment and pull the battery out of the device.
Inserting and removing the SC card
Take an SD/SDHC card and insert it into the card slot as shown in the picture. To remove the memory card, press the memory card inwards until you hear a click in the slot and then let go. The memory card will be automatically pushed out a little way from the slot so that you can remove it.

Locking the memory card

If you want to save your recordings on the memory card, make sure that the card is not locked: Writable position Write-protected position
Close the battery and card compartment
To close the cover, flip it shut and slide it forwards towards the front end of the camcorder until it clicks into place.

Charging the battery

To charge the battery, connect the camcorder to the supplied mains adapter. Plug the mains adapter into a 230 V ~ 50 Hz socket. The first complete charging of the battery will take approx. six hours. During charging, the operation LED will blink red. Observe the safety instructions for batteries in the chapter Safety instructions , section Preventing damage to the battery.

Basic operation

Switching the camcorder on and off
To turn on the camera, open up the LCD panel. The display shows information and the operation LED shines green. To turn the camera off, shut the LCD panel or press the Power button.
Changing the mode of operation
The camera has a record and a playback mode. When you turn the camcorder on, it is in the record mode. You can take photos and films (see Making recordings, page 8). To switch from record mode to playback mode, press MODE. To switch from playback mode to record mode, press MODE again.

The display in the record mode
The indicators shown below may be displayed on the LCD screen while movies and pictures are being recorded:
Movie resolution: HD (1080p, 30 fps); (720p, 30 fps); VGA (30 fps); QVGA (30 fps) WVGA (60 fps); Photo resolution:
High; Standard; Low Number of images that can still be taken at current resolution Amount of time remaining for recording movie at current resolution Flash Auto; Red Eye Reduction; Flash Off; Digital light: To extend dynamic range for backlit and high-contrast scenes so that the objects will be brighter and clearer Self-timer Motion detection Scene setting: Skin; Night; Backlight; Directly in the display: Black and white, Classic (Sepia), Negative, Auto Macro functions enabled
Manual white balance SD/SDHC card inserted Battery: full power; medium power; low power; empty battery
Zoom meter: (1080p): 1x~10x (5x optical zoom+ 2x digital zoom). Other resolutions: 1x~20x (5x optical zoom + 4x digital zoom)

Making recordings

Movies
Proceed as follows in order to record films: Lift the LC display flap. Select the desired picture size with the T/W button. To start the movie recording, press the MOVIE shutter. During a movie recording, the microphone is activated. The sound is recorded automatically. While recording, the recording time is shown in the display (hours:minutes:seconds). At the beginning of the recording, the operation LED briefly lights up red: during recording, it lights up green. To end the movie recording, press the MOVIE shutter again.

Photos

Proceed as follows to take photos: Lift the LC display flap. Select the desired picture size with the T/W button. If necessary, select a flash setting:
The flash fires automatically depending on lighting conditions. Use this mode for general photography. The pre-flash will fire to reduce the red-eye effect. The flash will not fire under any circumstances. Use this mode when taking images in a place where flash photography is prohibited, or when the subject is distant (beyond the range of the flash). Digital light: To extend dynamic range for backlit and high-contrast scenes so that the objects will be brighter and clearer. Press the PICTURE shutter halfway down (till the focusing frame turns from white to green). Focus your picture and press the PICTURE shutter fully down to take picture. To take close-up photos, activate the macro function.

Memory

When a memory card is inserted, the recordings are saved on the memory card. When no memory card is inserted, the recordings are saved in the internal memory.

The menu in record mode

To open the menu, press OK. In the main menu you will find four menus, indicated by picture symbols: Film mode Camera mode Effects Setting
Using the on-screen menus
To select a menu, press the direction buttons LEFT and RIGHT. To move up and down in the on-screen menu, use the direction buttons UP and DOWN. Select an option in a menu with the direction buttons LEFT and RIGHT. Confirm a changed setting by pressing OK (save changes). You can close the menu at any time with the MODE button.

Film mode menu

In the Film mode menu, you can make settings for movie recordings.

Resolution

The following settings are available for film quality:

Setting Resolution

HD (1080 p) D1 (720 p) WVGA VGA QVGA
1920 x 1080 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
The selected resolution will remain active until you select a different one.

Stabilization

Reduce the effect of camera shake by using this setting. Stabilization does not support HD (1080p) and WVGA (60fps). The recorded image becomes smaller when the stabilization function is activated. The digital zoom is deactivated if the stabilizer function is enabled.

Motion Detect

When this setting is activated, the camera will start to record a video automatically if it detects a movement for at least 3 seconds. It will stop recording if no movement is detected for at least 3 seconds.

Camera mode menu

The following settings are available for photo quality:

Setting Explanation

High Std (standard) Low
Choose this setting if you want to have the photos printed or enlarged by a laboratory. Choose this setting if you want to print the photos or burn them onto a photo CD. Choose this setting if you want to post the photos on the Internet or e-mail them.

Self-timer

The self-timer allows you to take photographs with a time delay. If, for example, you want to appear on a photograph yourself, you can use the self-timer. In the menu Self-timer, select the setting On. Close the menu. In the display the symbol for self timer is shown. Press the PICTURE shutter. After pressing the PICTURE shutter, approx. 10 seconds will pass before the photo is taken. During this time, the self-timer LED blinks slowly. It will blink faster just before the photo is taken. Place the camera on a level surface or use a tripod in order to prevent the shots from being out of focus. The self-timer setting is active for only one photograph at a time. The camera then returns to normal shooting mode.

Effects menu

In the Effects menu you can select special effects for movie and picture recordings.

Macro mode

In macro mode, you can make captures at a distance of 180 cm. In the Macro mode menu, select the Macro setting and confirm with OK. When the menu is closed, the indicator will appear in the display. To end macro mode, select the Normal setting in the Macro mode menu and confirm with OK.
You can select the mode according to the scene condition.
Auto Skin Night Backlight B/W Classic Negative
Shoot without any special effects on the image. Shoot with an effect that makes skin tones more natural. Use Night mode for night scenes or low light conditions. For taking shots when a bright light is behind the subject. The image is converted to black-and-white. A sepia look is applied to the image. The image is converted to the negative of the normal.

WB (White Balance)

The camera adjusts the colour balance of images automatically. If you notice a colour cast in the preview on the LCD panel, you can also change the basic setting. The following settings are available:
Auto Daylight Fluorescent Tungsten
The camera sets the white balance automatically For shots taken in daylight. For shots taken in fluorescent light. For shots taken in electric light.
With this function you can adjust the light sensitivity according to the light conditions. Use a higher ISO value in locations with poor lighting and use a lower ISO value in brightly lit settings. Choose between Auto, 800 and 1600.

Settings menu

In the Settings menu you can adjust the basic settings for the camera.

Here you can switch the key pad tone on and off. To switch the key pad tones off, select Off and press OK.

Information

Here you can switch the LCD information on and off. To switch the LCD information off, select Off and press OK. You can also use the button UP (i) to switch the LCD information on and off.

Time setting

Here you set time and date to have your recordings dated correctly. The time is display in the 12-hour mode (AM/PM). Select the Time setting menu with OK. The time menu is displayed. The year is highlighted. Set the value using the UP/DOWN buttons. Move to the next field using the RIGHT/LEFT buttons. When you set the hours (112), make sure AM or PM is shown correctly. To confirm the settings, press OK.

Format

Here you can re-format the memory: When a memory card is inserted, the card will be formatted; When no memory card is inserted, the internal memory is formatted. CAUTION! If you format the memory all the data stored there will be deleted. Make sure that no important data are in the memory or on the card. Select Format and press OK. On the display, a security query is shown. To abort the formatting, select No. The menu will close and data are saved. To delete the date, select Yes and press OK. The menu will close and the memory will be formatted.
You can set the camera to various TV systems. Select between PAL (50 Hz) and NTSC (60 Hz). To save the settings, press OK.

Language

You can use this setting to specify the on-screen menu language. Select the desired setting with the LEFT/RIGHT direction button. To save the settings, press OK.

Default setting

You can use this function to restore the camcorders factory settings. Press OK. On the display, a security query is shown. To keep the current settings, select the option No. To activate the factory settings, select the option Yes. Press OK. The menu will close.
Overview of the factory settings
Setting Resolution Flash Self-timer Scene Sound Information TV Language Volume Macro Factory Setting HD (1080) for movies Standard for photos Off Off Auto On On PAL English Level 12 Standard

Playing back recordings

Play back movies on the LCD panel
Press the button MODE. The main menu of playback mode is displayed. Select MOVIE using the RIGHT/LEFT direction button. Press OK. You see thumbnail previews of the recorded movies. At the top of the display, the movie number and the number of recordings are shown. Select a movie clip using the RIGHT/LEFT direction button. Press OK to enlarge the preview picture. To start playback, press the MOVIE shutter.

Playback functions

To start a fast playback forward or backward, press RIGHT/LEFT. You can adjust the volume during playback using the UP/DOWN button. Press OK to pause playback, and resume playback with the MOVIE shutter. When playback is finished, press the MODE button to return to the preview mode.
View photos on the LCD panel
Press the MODE button. The main playback mode menu is displayed. Select PICTURE using the RIGHT/LEFT direction button. Press OK. You see thumbnail previews of the photos. At the top of the display, the photo number and the number of photos are shown. Select a photo using the RIGHT/LEFT direction button. Press OK to show the photo in full size.

Zoom photos

To enlarge the photo, push T/W in the direction T. To shrink the photo, push T/W in the direction W. Two rectangles will be displayed, one inside the other. The outer rectangle represents the whole photo. The inner rectangle represents the selected area within the photo. Proceed as follows to select a specific area of the photo for enlargement: With UP/DOWN or RIGHT/LEFT move the inner rectangle to the area which you want to enlarge. To enlarge this area, push T/W in the direction T. To shrink the area again, push T/W in the direction W.

Playback on a TV set

Connect the camcorder to a TV
Connect the black plug on the AV cable to the cameras TV output. Connect the white and yellow plugs on the AV cable to the corresponding sockets on the television set. If you have made recordings in HD format, connect the camera to the digital HDMI input of your TV set using HDMI cables to enjoy the pictures in a high resolution.
Show movies and photos on the TV
Switch the television set on. The LC monitor is switched off while the camera is connected to a TV set. Select the movie or photo as described in the previous section. The recordings are played back on the TV screen.
Functions in playback mode
Playback functions: movies

In movie playback mode, further functions are available. Open a preview picture of a movie (see Play back movies on the LCD panel, page 13. Press OK. The playback menu is shown. The following options are available:
Delete YouTube direct (to mark a movie for upload to YouTube) Repeat one Repeat all

Delete

Select Delete with UP/DOWN. Press OK to activate the delete function. To delete the selected movie, press the direction button DOWN. To delete all movies, press the direction button UP. To carry out the deletion, select Yes. To abort the function, press No. Press OK If a memory card is inserted, you can delete only the films on the memory card. If the memory card is locked, you cannot delete the films on the memory card.

YouTube Direct

Here you can mark movies which you want to upload with the software YouTube Direct. The programme is described on page 18. Select a preview picture and press OK. (If you want to mark a movie which is saved in the internal memory, take out the memory card beforehand.) Select DOWN if you want to mark this movie only; select UP if you want to mark all movies, and confirm with OK.

Repeat one

With UP/DOWN, select the option Repeat one. Press OK The movie is played back.

Repeat all

With UP/DOWN, select the option Repeat all. Press OK Starting with the currently selected movie, all movies are played back and will be repeatedly endlessly.
Playback functions: photos
In photo playback mode, further functions are available. Show a photo on the LCD panel (see Play back movies on the LCD panel, page 13. Press OK. The playback menu is shown. The following options are available: Delete Lock Slideshow
Select Delete with UP/DOWN. Press OK to activate the delete function. To delete the selected photos, press the direction button DOWN. To delete all photos, press the direction button UP. To carry out the deletion, select Yes. To abort the function, press No. Press OK If a memory card is inserted, you can delete only the photos on the memory card. If the memory card is locked, you cannot delete the photos on the memory card. If the photos to be deleted are locked, you must first unlock them.

Lock (and unlock)

This function enables you to protect individual photos or all photos from accidental deletion. Select Lock with UP/DOWN. Press OK to activate the lock function. To lock the selected photos, press the direction button DOWN. To lock all photos, press the direction button UP. The photo or the photos are marked with a lock symbol. To unlock the photos, press UP for all or DOWN for one.

Slideshow

This function enables you to have all the photos in the memory displayed in succession (as a slide show). Select Slideshow with UP/DOWN. Press OK. The slide show will start. To stop the slide show, press OK again.

Supplied software

System requirements
To use the camera on the computer, the following system requirements must be met: Intel Pentium III processor or higher Windows XP/Vista DirectX 9.0c or higher 256 MB RAM 1 GB free hard disk space 4x CD-ROM drive 1 free USB port
Transferring films and photos to a computer
Photos are saved in the JPG format. They are stored in the directory DCIM/100PHOTO in the internal memory or on the SD card. Movies are saved in the AVI format. They are stored in the directory DCIM/100MOVIE in the internal memory or on the SD card. These folders are created automatically on the SD card.
To transfer the recordings onto the computer, proceed as follows: Using the cable supplied, connect the camera to the computers USB connection. The LED in the MOVIE shutter will light up red. Load the films or photos onto your computer. Disconnect the camera from the computer. Remove the USB cable.

Arcsoft MediaImpression

The supplied CD contains the application Arcsoft MediaImpression. Arcsoft MediaImpression helps you burn your movies on DVD. To create a DVD, proceed as follows: Insert the software CD. Start Arcsoft MediaImpression. Click on Make Movie.
The operation screen will appear: Select the folder that contains the video files you want to burn. Select the files Click button to add files to the slide show. Click Burn to Disc.
Before starting the burning, select the drive with the blank DVD. Now you can create a title in the VCD or DVD menu and add a date. In addition to that, you can allocate a menu design of your choice. Select the file and click Start to start the burning.
For a detailed description of the MediaImpression functions, simply press the key F1 during operation.
The built-in YouTube Direct application offers you an easy way to upload your video clips directly to YouTube. To do so, you must have an account with YouTube. Connect the camera to a PC with Internet access using the USB cable. Among the removable media, select the one with the YouTube symbol (in the picture: K:). The programme YouTube Direct will open.
You will see the preview pictures of your films. The marked movies are highlighted with a globe symbol (see menu YouTube Direct, page 14 ). If you want to upload all marked movies, click on the lower push button Upload DVselected video to YouTube. Alternatively, you can mark movies in the preview window and click on the upper push button Upload selected video to You Tube. The window for uploading will open.
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Troubleshooting

Fault The photos/films are blurred. Cause Macro mode is enabled. The lens is dirty. The photos/films have a colour imbalance. The photos/films appear in unusual colours. The pictures are too dark or light. The white balance is not set correctly. A special effect is enabled. The photos were taken with an inappropriate flash setting. The distance from the subject is too great. The photos/films cannot be deleted. The camera will not switch on. You cannot insert the SD/SDHC card. The computer does not recognise the camera. The SD/SDHC is locked. The file is locked. The battery is flat. The SD/SDHC card is the wrong way round. The camera driver is not installed on the computer. Remedy Disable macro mode. Clean the lens. Select a white balance setting matching the current light conditions. Turn the special effect off. Select a different flash setting. Move closer to the subject. Unlock the SD/SDHC card. Unlock the file. Charge the battery Insert the card in the correct direction. Install the camera driver.

If none of these tips help to solve the problem, please contact our service address. You will find the details on the last page of this brochure. Never attempt to open up the device: there are no internal parts requiring maintenance from the user. Unauthorized repairs will render the warranty null and void.

Cleaning

Before cleaning the device, always disconnect it from the mains supply. Only use a dry, soft cloth to clean the device. Do not use chemical solutions and cleaning products, because these may damage the units surface and/or inscriptions.

Technical specifications

Image sensor Modes Lens Display TV standard Data storage media File formats Range Zoom Image resolution 5 megapixel CMOS HD video camera, digital camera F 3.53.7 (f = 6.834 mm) 3 LCD NTSC/PAL 128 MB internal (partly reserved for the firmware), card slot for SD/SDHC cards up to 16 GB SDHC. Picture: JPEG; movie: AVI Normal: 10 cm~ Macro: 1 cm80 cm picture centre 5-times optical zoom High 4000 x 3000 (12 M; interpolated) Standard 2592 x 1944 (5 M) Low 2048 x 1536 (3 M) HD: (1080 p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) D1: (720 p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) WVGA: 848 x 480 (30 fps) VGA: 640 x 480 (30 fps) QVGA: 320 x 240 (30 fps) Mini USB 2.0 port NP60 Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery, 1050 mAh, 3.7 V

Film resolution

PC connection Power supply

Disposal

Packaging
To prevent transport damage, your device is packed in packaging. All packaging materials that are no longer required can and should be recycled.

Appliance

At the end of its life, the appliance should not be disposed of in the normal household rubbish. Please consult your local authority for advice on correct and eco-friendly methods of disposal.

Batteries

Do not dispose of used batteries in household rubbish. Batteries should be taken to a collection point for used batteries.