FCC STATEMENT

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.

Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital
devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.This
equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
„ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
„ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
„ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
„ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Use of shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15
of the FCC rules.
Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise
specified in the manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could
be required to stop operation of the equipment.

Notice
If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway
(fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable
(USB, etc.) again.

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READ THIS FIRST
Trademark Information
„ Microsoft® and Windows® are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
„ Pentium® is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.
„ Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Inc.
„ SD™ is a trademark.
„ SDHC™ is a trademark.
„ Other names and products may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective owners.

Product Information
„ Product design and specifications are subject to change without notice. This
includes primary product specifications, software, software drivers, and user’s
manual. This User Manual is a general reference guide for the product.
„ The product and accessories that come with your camera may be different from
those described in this manual. This is due to the fact that different retailers often
specify slightly different product inclusions and accessories to suit their market
requirements, customer demographics, and geographical preferences. Products
very often vary between retailers especially with accessories such as batteries,
chargers, AC adapters, memory cards, cables, 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.
„ The illustrations in this manual are for the purpose of explanation and may differ
from the actual design of your camera.
„ The manufacturer assumes no liability for any errors or discrepancies in this user
manual.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read and understand all Warnings and Cautions before using this product.

Warnings
If foreign objects or water have entered the camera, turn the power off
and remove the battery.
Continued use might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the store of
purchase.
If the camera has fallen or its case has been damaged, turn the power
off and remove the battery.
Continued use might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the store of
purchase.
Do not disassemble, change or repair the camera.
This might cause fire or electric shock. For repair or internal inspection, ask
the store of purchase.
Use the supplied AC adapter only with the indicated power supply
voltage.
Use with any other power supply voltage might cause fire or electric shock.
Do not use the camera in areas near water.
This might cause fire or electric shock. Take special care during rain, snow,
on the beach, or near the shore.
Do not place the camera on inclined or unstable surfaces.
This might cause the camera to fall or tilt over, causing damage.
Keep the battery out of the reach of children.
Swallowing the battery might cause poisoning. If the battery is accidentally
swallowed, immediately consult a physician.
Do not use the camera while you are walking, driving or riding a
motorcycle.
This might cause you to fall over or result in traffic accident.
Please use battery with complete external seals.
Do not use battery from which the seals have been damaged or removed.
This may cause leakage, explosion, or injury.

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Cautions
Insert the battery paying careful attention to the polarity (+ or –) of the
terminals.
Inserting the battery with its polarities inverted might cause fire and injury, or
damage to the surrounding areas due to the battery rupturing or leaking.
Do not subject the LCD monitor to impact.
This might damage the glass on the screen or cause the internal fluid to
leak. If the internal fluid enters your eyes or comes into contact with your
body or clothes, rinse with fresh water. If the internal fluid has entered your
eyes, consult a physician to receive treatment.
A camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop it, strike it or use
excessive force when handling the camera.
This might cause damage to the camera.
Use the camera with caution, avoiding sudden power cutoff during
operation.
This might cause file error, corrupt the stored data or even damage the
hardware.
Do not use the camera in humid, steamy, smoky, or dusty places.
This might cause fire or electric shock.
Do not remove the battery immediately after long period of continuous
use.
The battery becomes hot during use. Touching a hot battery might cause
burns.
Do not wrap the camera or place it in cloth or blankets.
This might cause heat to build up and deform the case, resulting in fire. Use
the camera in a well-ventilated place.
Do not leave the camera in places where the temperature may rise
significantly, such as inside a car.
This might adversely affect the case or the parts inside, resulting in fire.
Before you move the camera, disconnect cords and cables.
Failure to do this might damage cords and cables, resulting in fire and
electric shock.

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Notes on Battery Usage
When you use the battery, carefully read and strictly observe the Safety Instructions
and the notes described below:

„ Use only the specified battery (3.7V).

„ Avoid extremely cold environments as low temperatures can shorten the battery
life and reduce camera performance.
„ When you are using a new rechargeable battery or a rechargeable battery that has
not been used for an extended period of time (the battery that passed the expiry
date is an exception), it may affect the number of images that can be captured.
Therefore, to maximize its performance and lifetime, we recommend that you fully
charge the battery and discharge it for at least one complete cycle before use.
„ The battery may feel warm after a long period of continuous use of the camera.
This is normal and not a malfunction.
„ The camera may feel warm after a long period of continuous use. This is normal
and not a malfunction.
„ If the battery is not to be used for a long period of time, remove it from the camera
to prevent leakage or corrosion and store it after no battery power is left. Stored for
a long time in a fully charged condition, its performance may be impaired.
„ Always keep the battery terminals clean.
„ There is a risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
„ Dispose of used battery according to the recycle instructions.
„ Charge the rechargeable battery fully before using for the first time.
„ To prevent short-circuiting or fire, keep the battery away from other metal objects
when carrying or storing.

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CONTENTS
7 INTRODUCTION 26 Playing Back Still Images/Video
7 Overview Clips on TV
7 Package Contents 26 Connecting the Digital Video
8 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR Camera to HDTV
DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA 27 Thumbnail Display
8 Front View 27 Slide Show Display
9 Rear View 28 Protecting Images/Video Clips/
10 Button Operation Audio Files
11 LCD Monitor Display 29 Deleting Images/Video Clips/
Audio Files
14 GETTING STARTED
14 Preparation 30 DPOF Settings
15 Turning the Power On/Off 31 MENU OPTIONS
15 Charging the Battery 31 Recording Menu
15 LED Indicators 33 Audio Menu
16 Handling the Digital Video Camera 34 Playback Menu
17 Setting the Date and Time 35 Setup Menu
17 Choosing the Language 37 INSTALLING SOFTWARE
18 Formatting the Memory Card PROGRAM
19 RECORDING MODE 38 TRANSFERRING FILES TO
19 Recording Video Clips YOUR COMPUTER
19 Capturing Still Images 38 Downloading/Deleting Your Files
20 Using the Zoom Function via Computer
20 Using the Assist Light 39 SPECIFICATIONS
21 Setting the Focus
21 Setting Manual White Balance
40 APPENDIX
40 Troubleshooting
22 Setting the Scene Mode
41 Possible Number of Shots
23 Exposure Compensation/
Backlight Correction
23 Setting Exposure Compensation
23 Setting Backlight Correction
24 AUDIO MODE
24 Recording Audio Files
25 PLAYBACK MODE
25 Playing Back Still Images
25 Playing Back Video Clips
25 Playing Back Audio Files

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INTRODUCTION
Overview
Congratulations on your purchase of the new digital video camera.
Equipped with a 5.0-megapixel sensor, this digital video camera captures still images
and video clips with high definition.
Package Contents
Carefully unpack your digital video camera and ensure that you have the following
items:

Common Product Components:

1 x Digital video camera
1 x User’s manual
1 x Software CD-ROM
1 x USB cable
1 x A/V cable
1 x YPbPr (HD out) cable
1 x Camera strap
1 x Traveler camera pouch
1 x Traveler rechargeable lithium-ion battery
1 x Traveler AC adapter
1 x Traveler battery charger
1 x Traveler 4 GB SD memory card
1 x Tripod
1 x Remote control

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DIGITAL
VIDEO CAMERA
Front View

1. Lens
2. LED assist light
3. Battery cover
4. Tripod socket

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Rear View

20

1. LCD latch 15. Mode LED indicator

2. LCD monitor Playback mode
3. Speaker / Recording mode
Audio recording mode
4. Zoom lever
16. SD/SDHC memory card slot
5. Shutter button
17. USB connector
6. STATUS Status LED indicator
18. A/V OUT terminal
7. REC Video recording button
19. COMPONENT terminal
8. OK 5-Way/OK button
20. Microphone
9. CHARGE Charge LED indicator
10. Assist light button
11. Power switch
12. MENU Menu button
13. DC input terminal
14. MODE Mode button

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Button Operation

Playback
Item Recording Audio
Still image Video clip Audio file
W: Zooms out W: Thumbnail W:Thumbnail W:Thumbnail
1 --
T: Zooms in T: Zooms in T:-- T:--
Switches to Switches to Switches to Switches to
Captures
2 recording recording recording recording
images
mode mode mode mode
Switches to Switches to Switches to Switches to
Records video
3 recording recording recording recording
clips
mode mode mode mode
Sets focus
4 -- Displays info. Displays info. --
mode
Exposure
5 -- Next file Next file Next file
compensation
Backlight
6 -- Previous file Previous file Previous file
correction
Sets scene
7 -- -- -- --
mode
Turns assist
8 -- -- -- --
light on/off
Displays Displays Displays Displays Displays
9
menu menu menu menu menu
Switches to Switches to
Switches to Switches to Switches to
10 playback recording
audio mode audio mode audio mode
mode mode
Displays Records Plays video Plays audio
11 --
setting info. audio file clip file
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LCD Monitor Display
Standby Mode 10. Backlight correction
Recording Mode 11. Exposure compensation
12. Assist light
13. Self-timer
[ 2s] 2 Sec.
[ 10s] 10 Sec.
14. Zoom status bar
15. Scene mode
[Blank] Auto
[ O ] Portrait
[ C ] Night
[ F ] Sports
[ N ] Landscape
1. Recording mode icon (Video) [ K ] Sunset
2. Available recording time [ X ] Beach/Snow
3. Recording mode icon (Image) [ Y ] Spot Light
4. Available number of shots [ N ] User Setting
5. Storage media 16. Focus setting
[q] SD/SDHC memory card [Blank] Auto
6. Battery condition [ ] Macro
[l] Full battery power [Q] Infinity
[o] Medium battery power 17. Display indicator
[n] Low battery power 18. Quality
[m] No battery power [ ] Fine
7. ISO [ ] Standard
[Blank] Auto [ ] Economy
[3] 50 19. White Balance
[5] 100 [Blank] Auto
[7] 200 [ ] Daylight
[9] 400 [ ] Cloudy
8. Capture mode icon [ ] Fluoresc.1
[Blank] Single [ ] Fluoresc.2
[U] AEB [ ] Tungsten
[T] Continuous [ ( ] Manual
9. Image size 20. Video size
[n] 3200 x 2400 (FW interpolation) [ 1280 ] 1280 x 720
[j] 2560 x 1920 [ ] 640 x 480
[g] 2048 x 1536
[u] 1280 x 960
[b] 640 x 480

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Audio Recording Mode
(Standby) (Recording)

00:20:48

:REC

1. Audio mode icon 1. Status indicator (recording)

2. Available recording time 2. Recording indicator
3. Storage media
4. Battery condition
5. Elapsed time
6. Recording indicator
7. Status indicator (standby)

Playback Mode
Still image playback Video playback

1. Playback mode icon 1. Protect icon

2. Storage media 2. Video playback time
3. Battery condition 3. Storage media
4. Folder and file number 4. Battery condition
5. Folder and file number
6. Playback indicator
7. Volume indicator
8. Video status bar
9. Playback indicator

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Audio playback

1. Audio playback time

2. Storage media
3. Battery condition
4. Volume indicator
5. Folder and file name
6. Playback indicator
7. Audio status bar

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GETTING STARTED
Preparation
1. Adjust the grip belt.
„ Release the Velcro tape on the grip belt and
adjust the belt length. After adjusting the
length, refasten the Velcro tape firmly.
2. Open the battery cover.
3. Insert the supplied battery with correct
orientation as shown.
„ Close the battery cover and make sure it is
locked securely.
4. Insert an SD/SDHC memory card (Optional).
„ The digital video camera does not have
built-in memory and cannot operate without
an SD/SDHC memory card inserted. Make
sure to insert an SD/SDHC memory card
before use.
„ Be sure to format the SD/SDHC memory card
with this video camera before its initial usage.

„ To prevent valuable data from being accidentally deleted from an

SD/SDHC memory card, you can slide the write protect tab (on the
side of the SD/SDHC memory card) to “LOCK”.
„ To save, edit, or delete data on an SD/SDHC memory card, you
must unlock the card.
„ To prevent damaging of SD/SDHC memory card, be sure to turn off
the power when inserting or removing the SD/SDHC memory card. If
inserting or removing the SD/SDHC memory card with the power on, the digital video camera will
automatically turn off.
„ Be careful not to drop the battery when opening or closing the battery cover.

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Turning the Power On/Off
Load the battery and insert an SD/SDHC memory card before starting.
„ Slide the power switch until the digital video camera
turns on.
„ To turn the power off, slide the power switch again.

„ The power is turned off automatically when the digital video camera has not been operated for a
defined period of time. To resume operation, turn the power on again. Refer to section in this
manual titled “Auto Off” in the setup menu for further details.

Charging the Battery

The battery charging can be done with the digital video camera body.
1. Load the battery into the digital video camera.
2. Plug the AC adapter into the DC input terminal of the digital video camera.
3. Plug the other end of the AC adapter to a power outlet.
„ The CHARGE LED lights green during charging and turns off when charging is
completed.

„ When the battery is charged with the video camera, the video camera power must be turned off.

LED Indicators

Indicators State Description/Activity

STATUS LED Solid green The digital video camera is powering up.
STATUS LED Solid green The digital video camera is ready to record.
STATUS LED Blinking green USB communication in progress.
STATUS LED Blinking green Reading/Writing files.
CHARGE LED Solid green Charging the battery.
CHARGE LED Off Battery charging is completed.

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Handling the Digital Video Camera
1. Open the panel by pushing the LCD latch and then pulling the panel away from the
digital video camera.
2. Choose the angle of the monitor that suits you best by rotating the panel.

180°

90°

„ Rotate the LCD panel carefully with the correct direction. Over rotation or rotating to the wrong
direction may damage the hinge that connects the LCD monitor to the digital video camera.
„ Avoid touching the LCD monitor when moving the LCD panel.

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Setting the Date and Time
The date/time needs to be set if/when:
„ The digital video camera is turned on for the first time.
„ The digital video camera is turned on after being left without battery for an
extended period of time.
1. Slide the power switch until the digital video
camera turns on.
2. Press the MENU button.
3. Move the OK button to f to enter [Setup]
menu.
4. Move the OK button to c / d to select [Date/
Time], and press the OK button.
„ Move the OK button to e / f to select the
item’s field and adjust the value for the date
and time by moving the OK button to c / d.
„ The time is displayed in 24-hour format.
„ After confirming all settings are correct,
press the OK button.
2008 .01.01 00:00 Y/M/D

:Set

Choosing the Language

Specify in which language menus and messages are to be displayed on the LCD monitor.

1. Press the MENU button.

2. Move the OK button to f to enter [Setup]
menu.
3. Move the OK button to c / d to select
Language
[Language], and press the OK button.
„ The Language setting screen will be
displayed.
4. Move the OK button to c / d to select the
displayed language, and press the OK button.
„ The setting will be saved.

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Formatting the Memory Card
This utility formats the SD/SDHC memory card and deletes all stored images, video
clips, and data.

1. Press the MENU button.

2. Move the OK button to f to enter [Setup]
menu.
3. Move the OK button to c / d to select
[Format], and press the OK button.
4. Move the OK button to c / d to select [Yes],
and press the OK button.
„ To cancel formatting, select [No] and press
the OK button.

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RECORDING MODE
Your digital video camera is equipped with a 3.0" full color LTPS LCD monitor to help
you capture/playback images and video clips or adjust menu settings.

Recording Video Clips

1. Slide the power switch until the digital video camera
turns on.
„ The default mode is recording mode.
„ The / LED lights green.
2. Compose the image on the LCD monitor.
3. Press the REC button to start recording.
4. To stop recording, press the REC button again.
„ The recording time depends on the storage
media size and the subject to be recorded.

Capturing Still Images

1. Slide the power switch until the digital video camera 1 Press down halfway
turns on.
„ The default mode is recording mode. 2 Press down
fully
2. Compose the image on the LCD monitor.
3. Press the button to capture the image.
„ Pressing the button down halfway
automatically focuses and adjusts the exposure,
and pressing the button down fully captures
the images.
„ The focus area frame turns green when the
camera is in focus and the exposure is calculated.
„ When the focus or exposure is not suitable, the frame of the focus area turns
red.

„ If the write speed of your SD/SDHC memory card is not fast enough for recording video clips in
the currently selected size, the recording will stop. In this case, select a video size or quality
lower than the current one.
„ When using SDHC memory card to record high resolution video clips, higher than Class 4 is
recommended to prevent recording from discontinuing.
„ In recording mode, since the available video recording time and number of shots are measured
separately, "CARD FULL" will only be displayed when the available memory is insufficient for
both video recording and still image capturing. If the memory is sufficient for one and insufficient
for the other, no message will be displayed but the REC or button will be disabled.

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Using the Zoom Function
This digital video camera is equipped with 4x digital zoom. You may enlarge the sub-
ject by moving the zoom lever towards T. While digital zoom can be a useful feature,
the more an image is enlarged (zoomed), the more pixelated (grainier) the image will
appear.
To capture a zoomed image/video clip, perform the following steps:
1. Compose the image on the LCD monitor.
„ Move the zoom lever towards T to zoom in on the
subject and enlarge the subject on the LCD monitor.
„ Move the zoom lever towards W to view a wider angle
of the image.
„ The status of digital magnification is displayed on the
zoom status bar.
2. Press the or REC button to capture the image or
video clip.

„ To activate digital zoom function, set [Digi. Zoom] to [On] in the recording menu.
„ The zoom function can be used as you record video clips.

Using the Assist Light

When capturing still images/video clips in dark places, you can turn on the LED assist
light in front of the digital video camera to help brightening and focusing on the sub-
ject.
1. In recording mode, press the button to turn the LED
assist light on or off.

„ The assist light can only be activated in recording mode. When the digital video camera is
switched to playback, audio or USB mode, the assist light will turn off automatically.

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Setting the Focus
Images/Video clips can be recorded with the focus determined automatically using
auto focus. You may also specify [ ] macro or [Q] infinity mode.

1. In recording mode, move the OK button to c (FOCUS)

as shown.
„ Focus setting screen will be displayed.
2. Move the OK button to c / d to select the desired focus
setting, and press the OK button.

Focus mode Description

K Auto Select Auto-focus setting for most occasions when you want the
camera to automatically determine the focus setting.
O Macro Select Macro-focus setting to capture close-up images.
Q Infinity Select Infinity-focus setting when you want to capture images of
subject at a distance of infinity.

Setting Manual White Balance

You can manually set and store the white balance when the menu options do not offer
a good match.
1. In recording mode, press the MENU button. W. Balance
2. Move the OK button to c / d to select [W. Manual
Balance], and press the OK button.
3. Select [Manual], and press the OK button. ! Use Data
New WB
4. Select [New WB], and press the OK button.
„ To use the previously set white balance data,
select [Use Data], and press the OK button.
5. Point the video camera at a white paper or white
slate, and press the button.
„ When the manual white balance is stored,
[COMPLETE] will be displayed and the video
camera returns to recording mode.

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Setting the Scene Mode
By simply selecting one of the following 9 modes, you can capture still images/video
clips with most appropriate settings.

1. In recording mode, move the OK button to d (SCN) as

shown.
„ Scene setting screen will be displayed.
2. Move the OK button to c / d to select the desired
scene setting, and press the OK button.

The table below will help you choose the appropriate scene mode:
Scene mode Description
A Auto Capture images without having to set special functions or manual
adjustments.
O Portrait Capture images that makes a person stand out against a blurred
background.
h Night Capture dark scenes such as night views. Keep your camera still!
l Sports Capture fast-moving subjects.
l Landscape Capture images of distant landscapes.
e Sunset Capture images of a beautiful sunset shot that vividly captures
beautiful red colors.
X Beach/Snow Capture images of clear snow or bright beach scenes.
Y Spot Light Capture images of spotlighted subjects.
\ User Setting Manually set the camera's parameters.

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Exposure Compensation/Backlight Correction
Images can be captured with the overall scene intentionally made brighter or darker.
These settings are used when a suitable brightness (exposure) cannot be obtained in
circumstances where the difference in brightness between the subject and the back-
ground (the contrast) is large, or when the subject that you wish to capture is very
small within the scene. Exposure can be set in 1/3 EV units.

Setting Exposure Compensation

1. In recording mode, move the OK button to f ( ) as
shown.
2. Move the OK button to c / d to set the exposure
value.
„ Move the OK button to c to increase the value.
„ Move the OK button to d to decrease the value.
3. Press the OK button to confirm the setting.
„ The larger the value, the brighter the image. The
smaller the value, the darker the image.

Setting Backlight Correction

1. In recording mode, move the OK button to e ( ) as
shown to activate backlight correction.

Effective Subjects and Set Values

+(positive) compensation
* Printed matter with black
text on whitish paper.
* Backlighting.
* Bright scenes or strong
reflected light such as ski
slopes.
* When the sky accounts
for a large area on the
screen.
-(negative) compensation Backlight correction
* People illuminated by a * When the background is
spotlight, in particular, bright and the subject is
against dark dark.
background. * When subjects (people)
* Printed matter with white have a light source such
text on blackish paper. as the sun to their backs.
* Weak reflecting bodies
such as evergreen trees
or darkish leaves.

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AUDIO MODE
Recording Audio Files
The digital video camera enables you to record and playback audio files anytime and
anywhere.

1. Press the MODE button to switch to audio

mode.
„ The LED lights green.
2. Press the OK button to start audio recording.
3. To stop recording, press the OK button again.
„ Press the MODE button to switch to
recording mode or playback mode.

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PLAYBACK MODE
You can play back all the recorded files on the LCD monitor.
Playing Back Still Images
1. Press the MODE button to switch to playback
mode.
101-0001
„ The LED lights green.
„ The last recorded file appears on the LCD
monitor.
2. Move the OK button to e / f to select the
desired still image. 4.0x
3. Move the zoom lever towards T to adjust the
zoom ratio. The magnification factor is
displayed on the LCD monitor.
4. To view different portion of the zoomed images, move the OK button to c / d / e
/ f to adjust the display area.
„ The magnification factors range from 1.0x to 8.0x.
Playing Back Video Clips
1. In playback mode, select the desired video file.
2. Press the OK button to start video playback.
3. Move the OK button to d to stop video
playback.
„ During video playback, move the OK button
to f to fast forward the video.
„ During video playback, move the OK button
to e to fast rewind the video.
„ During video playback, press the OK button
to pause playback.
„ Moving the OK button to c can switch the displayed information On/Off.
Playing Back Audio Files
1. In playback mode, select the desired audio file.
2. Press the OK button to start audio playback.
3. Move the OK button to d to stop audio
playback.
„ During audio playback, move the zoom
lever to adjust the volume.
„ During audio playback, press the OK button
to pause playback.

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Playing Back Still Images/Video Clips on TV
You can also playback your images on a TV screen. Before connecting to any
devices, make sure to select NTSC / PAL system to match the video output system of
the video equipment you are going to connect to the digital video camera, then turn all
connected devices off.
1. Connect one end of the AV cable to the A/V OUT terminal of the digital video
camera.
2. Connect the other end to the AV input socket of the TV set.
3. Turn the TV and digital video camera on.
4. Playback the still images/video clips.
5. The method of operation is the same as playing back still images and video clips
on the digital video camera.

Connecting the Digital Video Camera to HDTV

HD TV (High Definition Television) is a digital television broadcasting system with bet-
ter resolution than traditional television systems. It can perform HD (720P) high reso-
lution quality.

HD TV
(green) (green)

Video IN (blue) (blue)

(red) (red)

(red)
(red)
A/V OUT (white) Audio IN
(white)

<AV cable> (yellow)

COMPONENT (HD OUT)

(Do not connect in Yellow Cable)

<YPbPr(HD out) cable>

1. Connect one end of the YPbPr (HD out) cable into the (Video IN) port on the HDTV
and the other end into the COMPONENT (HD out) terminal of the digital video
camera.
2. Connect one end of the AV cable into the (Audio IN) socket of the HDTV and the
other end into the (A/V OUT) terminal of the digital video camera. (Do not connect
the yellow connector to HDTV’s AV-IN.)
3. Turn the TV and digital video camera on.
„ The video camera will auto detect and set the settings when the cables are
connected.

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Thumbnail Display
This function allows you to view thumbnail images on the LCD monitor so you may
search for a particular image/video clip/audio file.
1. In playback mode, move the zoom lever towards
W. 101-0001
„ 3 thumbnail images are displayed 101-0002
simultaneously. 101-0003
2. Move the OK button to c / d to select the file to 101-0004
be displayed. 101-0005

„ Move the OK button to e / f to go to 101-0006

previous or next page. 101-0007

3. Press the OK button to exit from thumbnail

display.

Slide Show Display

The slide show function enables you to play back your still images automatically in
sequential order as a slide show. This is a very useful and entertaining feature for
reviewing captured images and for presentations.
1. Press the MODE button to switch to playback
mode.
2. Press the MENU button.
3. Move the OK button to c / d to select [Slide
Show], and press the OK button.
4. Move the OK button to c / d to select the
desired interval time, and press the OK button.
„ The slide show starts.
„ To stop the slide show display, press the
OK button.
„ Pressing the REC or button during slide show display will switch to
recording mode.

„ Video clips display the first frame image and the video clip is not played back.
„ Audio files are not displayed in slide show.

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Protecting Images/Video Clips/Audio Files
Set the data to read-only to prevent files from being deleted by mistake.
Protecting One File
1. Press the MODE button to switch to playback
mode.
2. Move the OK button to e / f to select the file
you want to protect.
3. Press the MENU button. Single
4. Move the OK button to c / d to select
[Protect], and press the OK button.
5. Select [Single] and press the OK button.
„ The selected file is protected.
„ To cancel protection, perform step 1 to 5
again.

Protecting All Files

1. Select [All] from the Protect menu and press the
OK button.
2. Select [Lock] and press the OK button.
„ All stored files are protected.
„ To cancel all protection, perform the above
steps and select [Unlock] in step 2.
„ To cancel protection for one specific file,
perform above step 1 to 5.

„ The protect icon is displayed with protected files.

„ Formatting an SD/SDHC memory card overrides protection, and deletes all files regardless of
their protected status.

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Deleting Images/Video Clips/Audio Files
1. Press the MODE button to switch to playback
mode.
2. Move the OK button to e / f to select the file
you want to delete.
3. Press the MENU button.
4. Move the OK button to c / d to select [Delete
File], and press the OK button.
„ If the selected file is protected, [Delete File]
menu cannot be entered.
5. Select [Yes] and press the OK button.
„ The selected file is deleted.
„ To delete all the stored files, select [Delete
All] in step 4. All files will be deleted except
the protected ones.
„ To cancel deletion, select [No] in step 5.

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DPOF Settings
DPOF is the abbreviation for Digital Print Order Format, which allows you to embed
printing information on your memory card. You can select the images to be printed
and how many prints to make with the DPOF menu in the camera and insert the mem-
ory card to the card compatible printer. When the printer starts printing, it will read the
embedded information on the memory card and print the specified images.
1. Press the MODE button to switch to playback
mode.
2. Move the OK button to e / f to select the image
you want to set DPOF.
3. Press the MENU button.
4. Move the OK button to c / d to select [DPOF],
and press the OK button.
5. Move the OK button to c / d to select [Single] or
[All] and press the OK button.
„ [Single]: Sets DPOF for each individual image.
„ [All]: Sets DPOF for all images.
6. Select [Print Num.], and press the OK button.
7. Move the OK button to c / d to set the number
of prints and press the OK button.
„ You can set up to 99 prints for each image.
8. Select [Date Print], and press the OK button.
9. Select [On] or [Off], and press the OK button.
„ [On]: The date of the image will also be
printed.
„ [Off]: The date of the image will not be printed.
10. Select [Print], and press the OK button.
11. Select [Execute], and press the OK button.
„ This creates a file containing the DPOF
information, and when the operation is
finished, the screen returns to the playback
mode.
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„ The DPOF icon [ ] is displayed on each 1
image that has set up DPOF settings.

OK

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MENU OPTIONS
Recording Menu
This menu is for the basic settings to be used when recording video clips or capturing
still images.

1280 x 720

1. The default mode is recording mode.

2. Press the MENU button.
3. Move the OK button to c / d to select the desired option item, and press the OK
button to enter its respective menu.
4. Move the OK button to c / d to select the desired setting, and press the OK
button.
5. To exit from the menu, move the OK button to e.

Video Size
This sets the size of the video clips that will be captured.
* [ 1280 ]1280 x 720
*[ ] 640 x 480
Image Size
This sets the size of the image that will be captured.
* [n] 3200 x 2400 (FW interpolation)
* [j] 2560 x 1920
* [g] 2048 x 1536
* [u] 1280 x 960
* [b] 640 x 480
Quality
This sets the quality (compression) at which the video clip or image is captured.
*[ ] Fine
*[ ] Standard
*[ ] Economy

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Capture Md.
This sets the shooting mode for capturing still images.
* [Blank] Single: Captures a single image.
* [U] AEB: Auto exposure bracketing capture mode.
* [T] Continuous: Captures 3 images continuously.
W. Balance
This sets the white balance for a variety of lighting conditions and permits video clips
or images to be captured that approach the conditions that are seen by the human
eye.
* [Blank] Auto
*[ ] Daylight
*[ ] Cloudy
*[ ] Fluoresc.1
*[ ] Fluoresc.2
*[ ] Tungsten
* [ ( ] Manual
ISO
This sets the sensitivity for capturing images. When the sensitivity is raised (and the
ISO figure is increased), photography will become possible even in dark locations, but
the more pixelated (grainier) the image will appear.
* Auto / 50 / 100 / 200 / 400
Wind Noise Reduc.
This function reduces wind noise in the recorded sound when you are recording video
clips.
* On / Off
Digi. Zoom
This sets whether or not to use digital zoom at the time of photography.
* On / Off
Metering
This sets the metering method for calculating the exposure.
* Center: Averages the light metered from the entire frame, but gives greater weight to
the subject matter in the center.
* Spot: A very small portion of the center of the screen is measured, and the exposure
is calculated.
Color
This sets the color of the video clips or images that will be captured.
* Standard / Vivid / B&W / Sepia

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Contrast
This sets the degree of difference between light and dark in video clips or images that
will be captured. You can use this function to heighten or soften the contrast and
change the tone of the images.
* Standard / Hard / Soft
Sharpness
This sets the sharpness of the video clips or images that will be captured.
* Standard / Hard / Soft
Self-timer
This activates the self-timer and sets the delay time.
* Off / 2 Sec. / 10 Sec.

Audio Menu
This menu is for the setting to be used when recording audio files.

1. Press the MODE button to switch to audio mode.

2. Press the MENU button.
3. Press the OK button to enter the sub-menu.
4. Move the OK button to c / d to select the desired setting, and press the OK
button.
5. To exit from the menu, move the OK button to e.

Wind Noise Reduc.

This function reduces wind noise in the recorded sound when you are recording audio
files.
* On / Off

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Playback Menu
In this menu, choose which settings are to be used for still image/video clip/audio
playback.

1. Press the MODE button to switch to playback mode.

2. Press the MENU button.
3. Move the OK button to c / d to select the desired option item, and press the OK
button to enter its respective menu.
4. Move the OK button to c / d to select the desired setting, and press the OK
button.
5. To exit from the menu, move the OK button to e.

Delete File
Refer to section in this manual titled “Deleting Images/Video Clips/Audio Files” for fur-
ther details.
Delete All
Refer to section in this manual titled “Deleting Images/Video Clips/Audio Files” for fur-
ther details.
Slide Show
Refer to section in this manual titled “Slide Show Display” for further details
Protect
Refer to section in this manual titled “Protecting Images/Video Clips/Audio Files” for
further details.
DPOF
Refer to section in this manual titled “DPOF Settings” for further details.

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Setup Menu
This menu sets your digital video camera’s operating environment.

Language

1. Press the MENU button and move the OK button to f to enter [Setup] menu.
2. Move the OK button to c / d to select the desired option item, and press the OK
button to enter its respective menu.
3. Move the OK button to c / d to select the desired setting, and press the OK
button.
4. To exit from the menu, move the OK button to e.

Language
Refer to section in this manual titled “Choosing the Language” for further details.
Beep
This sets whether or not to mute the start-up sound and the camera sound each time
you press or move a button.
* On / Off
Format
Refer to section in this manual titled “Formatting the Memory Card” for further details.
LCD Bright.
This sets the brightness of the LCD monitor screen.
* The adjustment range is from -5 to +5.
Date/Time
Refer to section in this manual titled “Setting the Date and Time” for further details.
Auto Off
If no operation is performed for a specific period of time, the power to the digital video
camera is automatically turned off. This feature is useful to reduce battery usage.
* Off / 1 Min. / 3 Min. / 5 Min. / 10 Min.

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Video Out
Sets video compatibility with the equipment you are going to connect to the digital
video camera.
* [NTSC]:NTSC system
* [PAL]:PAL system
Light Freq.
The function allows to change the light frequency of environment to 60 Hz or 50 Hz.
* [60 Hz]: the light frequency of environment is 60 Hz
* [50 Hz]: the light frequency of environment is 50 Hz
Sys. Reset
Returns all basic settings to the digital video camera's default settings.
* Yes / No
Version
This displays the firmware version of the digital video camera.

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INSTALLING SOFTWARE PROGRAM
1. Please make sure you have Windows Media Player 9 or QuickTime 7.0 installed
onto your computer first.
2. Please install the Decorder program (available in the CD).
„ H.264 files may be played back with Windows Media Player 9. (Decorder is
design for H.264 decode)

MP4/H.264 playback System Requirements:

„ At least 512MB of RAM
„ 64MB or higher video card
„ Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 or XP or Vista 32 or Vista 64
„ DirectX 9.0b or higher
„ Audio format 48KHz HE-AAC or AAC

Resolution fps CPU requirements

640 x 480 30fps 2.4 GHz Intel Pentium 4 or higher
1280 x 720 30fps 3.2 GHz Intel Pentium D(dual-core) or higher

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TRANSFERRING FILES TO YOUR
COMPUTER
System Requirement
Windows Macintosh
„ Pentium III 800 MHz or equivalent „ PowerPC G3/G4/G5
„ Windows 2000/XP/Vista „ OS 9.0 or later
„ 256MB RAM (512MB recommended) „ 256MB RAM (512MB recommended)
„ 150MB available hard disk space „ 128MB hard disk space
„ CD-ROM drive „ CD-ROM drive
„ Available USB port „ Available USB port

Downloading/Deleting Your Files via Computer

1. Slide the power switch until the video camera turns on.
2. Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB terminal of the digital video camera.
3. Connect the other end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your
computer.
4. From the Windows desktop, double click on “My Computer”.
5. Look for a new “removable disk” icon.
„ This “removable disk” is actually the memory (or memory card) in your video
camera. Typically, the video camera will be assigned drive letter “E” or higher.
6. Double click on the removable disk and locate the DCIM folder.
7. Double click on the DCIM folder to open it to find more folders.
„ Your recorded images, video clips, and audio files will be inside these folders.
8. Copy and paste or drag and drop files to a folder on your computer.
9. To delete files, simply select the unwanted files and delete.
Mac users: Double-click the “untitled” or “unlabeled” disk drive icon on your desktop.
iPhoto may automatically launch.

„ When using high capacity memory cards to record video clips continuously, split files might be
created on storage media. However, it does not influence the playback on the digital video
camera.

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SPECIFICATIONS
Item Description
Image sensor 1/2.5” CMOS sensor
Effective pixels 5.0 Mega pixels
Image resolution <Still image>
8M: 3200 x 2400 (FW interpolation),
5M: 2560 x 1920, 3M: 2048 x 1536,
1M: 1280 x 960, 0.3M: 640 x 480
<Video clip>
1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Recording media Supports SD/SDHC memory card (up to 8GB) (optional)
File format Image format: JPEG; video format: H.264; audio format: AAC
Lens Aperture: F3.6~6.8
Focal Length: 6~60mm
Focus range Wide: 10cm~infinity
Tele: 100cm~infinity
Shutter speed 1(s)~1/8000(s) (E-Shutter)
LCD monitor 3.0” full color LTPS LCD (230K pixels)
Self-timer 2 sec delay, 10 sec delay
Exposure
-1.8EV~ +1.8EV (in 0.3EV increments)
compensation
White balance Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluoresc.1, Fluoresc.2, Tungsten,
Manual
ISO Auto, 50, 100, 200, 400
Interface USB connector, A/V OUT terminal, component terminal, DC in
jack
Power Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery
Dimensions Approx. 67 x 63.5 x 109.5 mm (without protruding parts)
Weight Approx. 300g (without battery and memory card)

* Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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APPENDIX
Troubleshooting
Refer to the symptoms and solutions listed below before sending the digital video
camera for repairs. If the problem persists, contact your local reseller or service
center.
Solutions / Corrective
Symptom Cause
Actions
The power does not The battery is not inserted. Insert the battery correctly.
come on. The battery is exhausted. Recharge the battery.
The battery or Long period of continuous use
video camera feels of the video camera.
warm.
Even if I press the The SD/SDHC memory card Insert a new SD/SDHC memory
button, the does not have any free card, or delete unwanted files.
video camera does capacity.
not shoot. The video camera is not in Set the video camera to shoot-
shooting mode. ing mode.
The SD/SDHC memory card Remove the write-protection.
is write-protected.
The video camera The lens is dirty. Wipe clean with a soft, dry cloth
cannot focus. or lens paper.
The distance to the subject is Place your subject within the
smaller than the effective range. effective focus range.
Files cannot be The file is protected. Cancel protection.
deleted. The SD/SDHC memory card Remove the write-protection.
is write-protected.
Cannot download The free space on the hard Check whether the hard disk has
images. disk in your computer may be a space for running Windows,
insufficient. and if the drive for loading image
files has a capacity at least that
of the memory card inserted in
the video camera.

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Possible Number of Shots
Possible number of shots (still image)
SD/SDHC memory card capacity
Size Quality 4GB 8GB
64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB
SDHC SDHC
14 30 63 129 261 525 1054 2086
n 18 40 83 170 343 689 1383 2736
3200 x 2400
22 49 103 210 424 851 1708 3378
20 43 89 181 366 734 1472 2910
j 27 57 117 238 480 963 1930 3817
2560 x 1920
33 70 145 294 593 1189 2384 4714
31 65 133 268 540 1082 2168 4287
g 41 85 174 352 708 1420 2845 5624
2048 x 1536
51 105 215 435 874 1753 3512 6943
69 141 286 576 1155 2314 4632 9156
u 90 185 375 755 1516 3037 6080 12017
1280 x 960
112 229 463 933 1871 3748 7505 14834
194 398 806 1623 3257 6523 13060 25813
b 256 524 1061 2137 4286 8585 17187 33971
640 x 480
316 648 1311 2639 5295 10605 21232 41964

Possible recording time / sec (video clip)

SD/SDHC memory card capacity
Size Quality 4GB 8GB
128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB
SDHC SDHC
00:02:37 00:05:23 00:10:55 00:21:58 00:44:04 01:28:17 02:54:34
1280 x 720 00:03:09 00:06:27 00:13:04 00:26:16 00:52:40 01:45:31 03:28:37
00:03:57 00:08:02 00:16:15 00:32:38 01:05:26 02:11:03 04:19:04
00:05:14 00:10:38 00:21:28 00:43:05 01:26:21 02:52:54 05:41:47
640 x 480 00:06:14 00:12:40 00:25:32 00:51:16 01:42:43 03:25:42 06:46:36
00:07:43 00:15:39 00:31:32 01:03:18 02:06:50 04:13:59 08:22:02

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 A. Information on Disposal for Users (private households)
1. In the European Union
Attention: If you want to dispose of this equipment, please do not
use the ordinary dust bin!
Used electrical and electronic equipment must be treated separately
and in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment,
recovery and recycling of used electrical and electronic equipment.
Following the implementation by member states, private households
within the EU states may return their used electrical and electronic
equipment to designated collection facilities free of charge*. In some
countries* your local dealer may also take back your old product free
Attention: Your prod-
of charge if you purchase a similar new one.
uct is marked with this
*) Please contact your local authority for further details.
symbol. It means that If your used electrical or electronic equipment has batteries or accu-
used electrical and mulators, please dispose of these separately beforehand according
electronic products to local requirements.
should not be mixed By disposing of this product correctly you will help ensure that the
with general house- waste undergoes the necessary treatment, recovery and recycling
hold waste. There is a and thus prevent potential negative effects on the environment and
separate collection human health which could otherwise arise due to inappropriate
waste handling.
system for these prod-
2. In other Countries outside the EU
ucts.
If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authori-
ties and ask for the correct method of disposal.
For Switzerland: Used electrical or electronic equipment can be
returned free of charge to the dealer, even if you donít purchase a
new product. Further collection facilities are listed on the homepage
of www.swico.ch or www.sens.ch.
B. Information on Disposal for Business Users
1. In the European Union
If the product is used for business purposes and you want to discard
it:
Please contact your local dealer who will inform you about the
take-back of the product. You might be charged for the costs arising
from take-back and recycling. Small products (and small amounts)
might be taken back by your local collection facilities.
For Spain: Please contact the established collection system or your
local authority for take-back of your used products.
2. In other Countries outside the EU
If you wish to discard of this product, please contact your
local authorities and ask for the correct method of disposal.