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1. The Auto Off setting may cause the camcorder to turn off after it is idle for a period of time O Mode selection 1 Turn on the camcorder 2 Press the Right button to Mode 3 Use the Up button or Down button to select the desired item 4 Press the Right button to confirm 5 Press the Left button to exit O Choosing the screen language Power on enter Setting mode select the Language item press the Up button or Down button to select the language press the Right button to confirm O Setting the Date and Time Power on enter Setting mode select the Clock item press the Up button or Down button to select numbers for the YY MM DD and HH MM fields press the Right button to confirm each field press the Left button to exit O Battery life indicator m scription 08 Moderate battery life Note To avoid sudden outage of power supply you are recommended to replace the battery when the icon indicates low battery life Understanding the Screen Icons Camera mode Mode icon camera mode a uo gogoo Number of recordings BM Ky Exposure LT Flash mode Still resolution Video resolution r Memory card inserted Battery life Stabilizer Focus tape Effect D White balance Snap mode Playback mode Mode icon play mode oa O og Current total recordings File format JPG Memory card inserted 001 001 Pe B Battery life 3 R2. O Menu options in Setting mode Power on press the Left button press the Down button 3 times enter Setting mode press the Right button m om Beton On Off Enable beep sound on off Use the default start screen Start up Use Camera mode as the start screen Off Set how long the camcorder will automatically shut down when Auto off 1min 3min staying inactive Setting to Off will make the camcorder stay 5min powered on until it runs out of power AV Mode Set TV system compatibility to NTSC This option is suitable for NTSC America Taiwan Japan and Korea areas Tuyp Set TV system compatibility to PAL This option is suitable for PAL Germany England Italy Netherlands China Japan and Hong Kong When connected to a PC the camcorder automatically enters PC Cam Camera PC camera mode USB Mode Disk When connected to a PC the camcorder automatically enters Disk removable disk mode Ce O nea NNNM Enna Vaso Formats the storage medium Note All files stored in the medium will be gone Reset Default YesiNo Resets to the default manufacturer settings Note Your current settings will be overridden 16 Advanced operations O Connecting to a standard TV and HDTV Connect your camcorder and TV via the accessory AV cable for real time display You can display your video clips still pictures and audio recordings directly on your TV sharing them with your friends and family TV Traditional CR
3. a storm or lightning Do not use batteries of different specifications Doing so may lead to the potential for serious damage Remove the battery during long periods between usage as a deteriorated battery may affect the functionality of the camcorder Remove the battery if it Shows signs of leaking or distortion Use only the accessories supplied by the manufacturer Keep the camcorder out of the reach of infants Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPRN CAUTION TO REDUCE OF ROSK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL 25 FCC and CE Radiation Norm FCC This equipment has been tested and complies with limits for Class B digital devices pursuant to Part 15 of Federal Communications Commission FCC rules CE This equipment has been tested and complies with the limits of the European Council Directive on the approximation of the law of the member states relating to electromagnetic compatibility 89 336 EEC according to EN 55022 Class B FCC and CE Compliance Statement These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against frequency interference in residential installations This equipment generates and radiates radio frequency energy and if not installed properly or used in accordance with th
4. f TV out connector earphone Tripod socket Memory card cover SD SDHC MMC and MMC 2 0 card slot Focus switch Lens g Flash strobe Microphone Wrist strap holder front For the battery compartment cover and the locker please refer to section Inserting the battery goosooo Inserting the Battery 1 Slide the latch to open and to remove the battery compartment cover 2 Slide in the connector end of the lithium battery as the direction of the arrow shown and make sure that the metallic contacts are aligned with the contacts in the compartment 3 Replace the cover NOTE The battery life indicator GA will keep running until the lithium battery is fully charged Inserting an External Memory Card The DV Camcorder has a built in internal memory for storage of 32MB NAND Flash memory 20MB available for storage you may also insert a SD SDHC MMC and MMC 2 0 memory card to expand your camcorder s memory capacity 1 Lift the memory card cover as shown 2 Insert the card as the direction of indication until it reaches the end of the slot 3 When the card is inserted successfully the icon 9 will appear on screen and the internal memory will become inaccessible Note To remove the card push the card to release it and then pull it out gently 4 Put the cover back When using a brand new memory card you are recommended to format the card with the camcorde
5. harsh or abrasive cleaners such as ketene such as acetone ethanol toluene acetic acid methane chloride or other detergents to clean the camcorder these chemicals can damage the LCD screen or the camcorder 4 Screen To clean the LCD screen or case of the camcorder use water or a mild cleaner as listed above Moisten a soft clean cloth or if possible use a special screen cleaner sheet or a solution suitable for static electricity application Using any cleaner other than water or a mild cleaner may damage your digital photo frame and will not be covered under the warranty 5 Storage of Unit If the Camcorder is not in use for a long time please unplug it and store it in its original box in order to avoid any damage 6 Disclaimer Any damage resulting from use of any cleaner that is not mentioned above is not covered under the terms of the warranty on this product 24 Precautions 10 11 12 13 14 Read all of these instructions and save this manual for later use Follow all warnings and instructions on the product Do not drop puncture or disassemble the camcorder otherwise the warranty will be voided Avoid all contact with water and dry hands before using Do not expose the camcorder to high temperature or leave it in direct sunlight Doing so may damage the camcorder Use the camcorder with care Avoid pressing hard on the camcorder body For your own safety avoid using the camcorder when there is
6. image will be brighter than usual while a negative value makes the image dimmer EV Exposure EV 2 2 Set flicker frequency to 50Hz or 60Hz For more information please refer to the Flicker Settings reference table in the Appendix Date Stamp On Off Enable this feature to print a date mark on each picture Flicker 50Hz 60Hz Auto The camcorder automatically adjusts white balance Sunny This setting is suitable for outdoor recording in sunny weather White Cloud This setting is suitable for recording in cloudy weather or shady Balance y environments This setting is suitable for indoor recording with fluorescent lamp Fluorescent lighting or environments with high color temperature This setting is suitable for indoor recording with incandescent lamp lighting or environments with low color temperature Normal Make recordings in natural color Effect Black amp White Make recordings in black and white Classic Make recordings in sepia toned color Tungsten 14 O Menu options in Playback mode Power on press the Left button press the Down button enter Playback mode press the Right button press the Right button again m d Slide show On Off Start picture slideshow Repeat playing all video clips View the file s title saved date and time size and length of File Info recording Delete One Delete current file Delete All Delete all files of the same type stored in the memory 15
7. 30 fps QVGA 340x240 up to 30 fps Still Images Up to 16 Mega Pixels Built in 32MB NAND Flash Memory 20MB available for storage SD card up to 4GB SDHC card up to 16GB MMC up to 1GB MMC 2 0 up to 2GB 32MB DDR2 MP4 H 264 WAV JPEG Fixed Focus 2 Steps 2 4 TFT LCD Display Auto On Off Digital Zoom 4x Auto Sunny Cloudy Tungsten Fluorescent Auto 2 2 EV Compensation Yes Yes Yes Yes NTSC PAL Color System Support Type C export HD video and audio to HDTV or HD Display Device 10 seconds 1 3 5 minutes auto off USB 2 0 High Speed USB 1 1 compatible NP60Li ion rechargeable Battery 5 Volt USB Power Adapter FCC amp CE Power Adapter Software CD USB Cable HDMI Cable AV Cable Wrist Strap and User s Manual Maintenance To clean your digital photo frame please refer to the instructions below NOTE To prevent electrical shock do not open the Camcorder casing Leave repair of the frame to qualified personnel please see the tech support information in the warranty 1 Check the cover Check to see if the camcorder and accessories are damaged broken or strained If so please consult the warranty card for Tech Support information 2 Clean Never spray or pour any liquid directly onto the screen or frame Avoid allowing any water or liquid from entering the DV Camcorder or accessories 3 Cleaner Use water or non ammonia non alcohol based glass cleaner Do not use
8. B cable before installing the driver The camcorder is not cor rectly connected to the TV The device is not compatible with the camcorder The flicker setting does not match the standard of the country you are staying 22 Install Direct X 9 0c or above and Windows Media 9 0 Codecs to solve this problem Install the software and driver in the bundled CD or go to http www microsoft com to download the required files Please refer to Copying files to your computer Remove the driver and other related programs Follow the installation steps in the manual to re install the driver Install the driver before plugging in the USB cable Reconnect the camcorder to TV correctly If you have any other camcorder or capture device installed in your computer please com pletely remove the camcorder and its driver from the computer to avoid the conflict Adjust the flicker setting For more information please refer to the Flicker Settings table Specifications Image Sensor Resolution Internal Memory External Memory DRAM File Format Lens CD Flashlight Strobe Zoom White Balance Exposure Control Built in Microphone Built in Speaker Voice Recorder Web Cam TV output Analog HDMI output Digital Self Timer Auto Power Off Interface Battery DC Input Regulation Certifications Accessories 5 Mega Pixels CMOS HD 1280x720 up to 30 fps Video Clips VGA 640x480 up to
9. Contents OIC TCI UI P PP PPP 3 System Reg irementS cu uacunucasic ea sica n e eeina buta Erea eat ReRe EEN EAEN Era EEEE AREER EREE 3 Pack ge Contents TRIP M uH 4 B E u cel Ple Ir RR m ns 5 Inserting the Battery M OP 6 Inserting an External Memory COFt ueucs euentu ia acne n ro Chen interim sinu es sina sd qn ung en nein S dedeu 6 Using the Power AAU C 7 Attaching and Adjusting the Wrist Strap ssssssssessseeesessseeneeneeeneneeen nennen nnne 7 Getting UAVs PPP 8 9 Bweiacu aelreM Rcoj 185 c nenene 10 11 Basic OC SRA ONG NER E OD HER 12 Advanced Settings EO 13 16 Advanced Operation Sissit E E a E EA D 17 Copying files to your Compute Rr eiieeii iaa eia aaea 18 Using your camcorder de a Webcam uoo aac ac Sema deuten dee used e rial a E adeb 18 PAD SINGIN ANSERSSORRT EORNM 19 ye E a 1 ofc 41 ENSE RT COTES OTRAS 20 22 laii T IPIE RETO 23 MaintenaN Ge P NNI RR RE RR NN TUE S 24 liio fe re CR E 25 aeeigeEE E Cs uero MERIT Cr repr 26 Serice FC UN p deeded eee 27 I AIM NMS NNMERO 28 Overview 5 in 1 Digital Camcorder Digital video camcorder Digital still camera Web Cam Voice recorder Mass storage The DV Camcorder supports SD SDHC MMC and MMC 2 0 memory
10. Name and Address Type of problem with the unit To contact the technical support facility please call 508 435 4830 or 800 639 3803 Email Support techsupport fourstari com 27 Warranty 90 Days Limited Warranty This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 90 days Warranty obligations are limited to replacement or repair of defective parts and components at the option of the manufacturer If the original model is no longer available we will substitute with a model of equal or better value than the original item The warranty of this product is null and void if the product is subjected to negligence abuse modification misuse accident or if the customer uses the product for a function it was not intended for This warranty is only valid for the original purchaser of this product and will not be honored if the product is resold This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state The manufacturer will not be liable for incidental or consequential damages caused by the use of this product The manufacture will not be liable for any costs such as lost profits or revenues cost of temporary replacements loss of data loss of equipment or use of equipment or any claims by third parties After 14 days from the purchase date of this product please call the phone number mentioned below to obtain service A customer representativ
11. T TV The TV system is different across areas If you need to adjust the TV out setting please refer to the Advanced settings section for more information Taiwan NTSC America NTSC Europe PAL China PAL Televis o Modo AV Video fh udio i SA DA us m jme 1 Turn on your TV and switch the TV to AV mode 2 Connect the audio and video ends of the AV cable to the TV 3 Turn on the camcorder 4 Connect the other end of the AV cable to your camcorder TV HDTV with HDMI input port Dou 1 Turn on your HDTV 2 Connect the HDMI in connector the bigger end of the HDMI cable to the HDTV 3 Turn on the camcorder 4 Connect the other end of the HDMI cable to your camcorder 5 Switch the HDTV to the HDMI input mode 17 Copying files to your computer Please notice that the video clips are recorded in MP4 format To view these videos on your PC you may need to install some special programs For first time use please install the software on the bundled CD 1 Turn on the camcorder 2 Connect the camcorder to your computer by the USB cable The default is set to Disk mode When connected to a PC the camcorder will automatically enter Disk Removable disk mode If you would like to change the setting please refer to the Advanced settings section for more information Using your camcorder as a webcam Installing the sof
12. cards via the built in card reader 720P 1280 x 720 up to 30fps high definition video quality Still pictures up to 16 Mega pixels Video stabilization 2 4 TFT LCD screen Support HDTV and standard TV HDMI out and AV out ports Support up to 16GB SDHC card System Requirements For Mac OS CPU 1 8 GHz PowerMac G5 or faster 1 83 GHz Intel Core Duo or faster System RAM 256MB of RAM or higher Graphics Card 64 MB or higher CD ROM 4X or higher Software H 264 decoder Quick Time Player 7 4 1 or higher Interface USB 2 0 High Speed USB 1 1 Compatible For Windows OS Windows XP Service Pack 2 or higher and Vista CPU 2 8 GHz Pentium 4 or higher System RAM 512MB of RAM or higher Graphics Card 64 MB or higher CD ROM 4X or higher Software H 264 decoder Quick Time Player 7 4 1 or higher Interface USB 2 0 High Speed USB 1 1 Compatible CD ROM 4X or higher Package Contents HD DV Camcorder Power Adapter USB Cable AV Cable Vuescape DV Camcorder Diagram Power button Left Mode Exit button Up button EV comp hot key C Right Menu OK button Flashlight hot key 3 Down button Snap mode hot key Status LED indicator Wrist strap holder back C Shutter button Record button Playback button D Connector cover B LCD display Speaker B Zoom in Volume up button Zoom out Volume down button HDMI output connector USB port
13. e instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communication However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment on and off Interference may be corrected by one or more of the following measures m Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna m Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver m Plug the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected C CAUTION The Federal Communications Commission warns the user that changes or modifications to the unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment 26 Service Procedure For information regarding the return or exchange of this item within 14 days of purchase please visit your Inkstop store location or go to www inkstop net to read the instructions regarding customer service returns procedures Click on the Satisfaction Guaranteed icon on the website For technical support in regards to operation and installation of this item please call the toll free number below to obtain assistance A customer service representative will assist you and provide operating information on the product Please have the following information available when you call the service center Your Name and Address Date of Purchase Model Number Serial Number e Store
14. e will give you a return authorization RA number allowing you to ship the product to the service center The purchaser must have a copy of the original receipt for proof of purchase within 90 days The purchaser of this product is responsible for any shipping charges to the repair facility The manufacturer service center will repair or replace the unit in question and send it back to the purchaser In order to contact the service facility please call 508 435 4830 or 800 639 3803 The address for this facility is Fourstar Group 26840 Fargo Ave Suite C Bedford Heights OH 44146 E mail Support techsupport fourstari com Ofourstargroup 28
15. ecording time 00 00 00 m 10 Voice mode Mode icon voice mode auo aoa Number of recordings Memory card inserted C Battery life B Voice recorder 11 Basic operations O Recording a video clip 1 Set the focus to an appropriate setting Normally you may set the focus to f for most filming conditions Select V only for close ups 2 Press the Record button to start recording 3 Use the Zoom buttons to zoom in or zoom out the screen 4 Press the Record button again to stop recording O Taking a still picture 1 Set the focus to an appropriate setting Normally you may set the focus to i for most filming conditions Select amp only for close ups 2 Use the Zoom buttons to zoom in or zoom out the screen ane 50cm Infinity 3 Press the Shutter button to take a still picture wy 30cm 50cm O Recording an audio clip 1 Enter Voice mode 2 Press the Record button to start recording 3 Press the Right button to pause and the Left button to resume 4 Press the Record button again to stop recording O Playing back 1 Enter Playback mode 2 The last recorded picture video clip or audio clip starts playing 3 Press the Up button or Down button to shift between files 4 The file you go to is displayed or automatically begins playing 12 Advanced settings O Setting menu options The menu items provide several options for you to fine t
16. incorrectly installed Out of memory The camcorder is recharging the flash strobe Using a protected SD card The format of the memory card is not compatible with the camcorder The memory card is cor rupted The lost recordings are saved in the internal memory 20 Re install the battery Free some space from the SD MNC card or the internal memory Wait until the flash strobe is fully charged Set the SD card to be writ able Use the camcorder Format function to format the card Replace the memory card with a new one It happens when you insert a memory card after taking a few pictures or video clips You can access those files after removing the memory card Troubleshooting Continued When using the camcorder em qm qe Cannot use the flash strobe The camcorder does not respond to any action during operation The recorded pictures appear too blurred The recorded pictures or video clips appear too dark Noises occur when viewing images on the LCD screen or on the computer want to restart the se rial number of the file name IMG xxxx convert a media file and name it as IMG_xxxx xxxx indicates number Then copy the file to the camcorder but cannot find it on the camcorder If the battery icon indicates low battery the flash strobe may be disabled due to insuf ficient voltage The camcorder encounters software failure The focus is no
17. r or other devices The camcorder will use the inserted memory card as the main storage medium Only when the inserted card is removed will the files stored in the built in memory become accessible Using the Power Adapter Plug the USB AC power adapter cord into the USB port located on the back of the camcorder then plug the AC end of the power adapter into a standard electrical wall outlet When the icon S3 appears on the upper right hand corner of LCD screen the device power is supplied by DC input instead of the battery You can record and playback continuously for long periods of time The battery life indicator H will keep running until the lithium battery is fully charged Attaching and adjusting the wrist strap Attach the strap to the strap holder on the front of the camcorder then attach the other end to the strap holder on the back of the camcorder as shown in the illustration 1 Open the cloth of the wrist strap 2 Adjust the length of the strap according to your palm size 3 Close and affix the cloth of the wrist strap Getting started O Turning the power on off To turn on the camcorder either open the LCD panel or press the Power button To turn off the camcorder either close the LCD panel or press the Power button Power off Power on If the power is not turned on after you have completed the above procedures please verify the battery is inserted properly and that it has enough power
18. t correctly set The environment of shooting or recording does not have adequate light The flicker setting does not match the standard of the country you are staying The counting of the serial number is handled by the camcorder firmware There is another file with duplicate serial number e g IMG_0001 MP4 and IMG_0001 JPG or the file type is not supported 21 Replace the battery Remove the battery pack and replace it into the compart ment Then power on the camcorder Adjust the focus to an ap propriate position Use flash strobe when taking pictures Add extra light sources when recording video clips Adjust the flicker setting For more information please refer to the Flicker Settings table Use the camcorder Format function to format the card Give the file a distinctive serial number and make sure the file type is supported by the camcorder Troubleshooting Continued When connecting the camcorder to the computer or TV cannot view the video clips on my computer Driver installation failed The TV screen does not display after connecting the camcorder to the TV A conflict with other installed camcorder or capture device occurred Noises occur on my com puter screen when using Video Conferencing Driver or software is not installed on the computer The installation is terminated abnormally The camcorder has been connected to the PC via the US
19. tware The PC Camera driver is included in the accessory CD and therefore you should install the driver before using PC Camera Starting the application 1 Connect the camcorder to your computer Turn on your computer then connect the accessory USB cable to the USB port of your computer Make sure the connector and the port are correctly aligned Switch to Camera mode Connect the other end of the USB cable to your camcorder Power on the camcorder and the following items will appear on the screen 1 PC Cam 2 Disk removable disk Select PC Cam and press the OK button to confirm Launch PC Camera After the camcorder is correctly connected to and detected by your PC you are ready to launch your favorite software such as MSN Messenger or Yahoo Messenger to use PC Camera functions 18 Appendix Flicker settings reference Deme ore me oe con coe om Note The flicker setting is based on the frequency standard of your local power supply 19 Troubleshooting When using the camcorder The battery is out of power Replace the battery The camcorder can not be powered on normally Can not take pictures or video clips when pressing the Shutter or Record button The LCD screen displays MEMORY ERROR or CARD ERROR message Or the camcorder cannot read the memory card did not delete the pictures and video clips but can not find them in the memory card The battery is
20. une your camcorder functions The following table gives details on menu operations Bring up the menu in Camera p ihe Righ i Move the highlight bar Press the Up button or Down button Exit menu Go back to previous menu Press the Left button Menu options in Camera mode Power on enter Camera mode press the Right button om omm Bim HD 1280x720 up to 30fps VGA 640x480 up to 30 fps QVGA 340x240 up to 30fps Still 2M 5M 8M 12M or 16M On Off Minimize blur caused by hand shake Video Resolution This setting allows you to take a photograph with a dark Night Mode On Off background Since the shutter speed will slow down when taking photographs at a dark place we recommend using a tripod to eliminate blurring from hand shake The flash automatically fires when the lighting is insufficient Flash Strobe Fore e The flash is forced to fire in every shot Of The flash is disabled 13 O Menu options in Camera mode Continued om om omm Single The camcorder will take a single shot when the Shutter button is g pressed The camcorder will have ten seconds delay before taking a shot Prap Mode Sel Timer when the Shutter button is pressed The camcorder will take a sequence of shots when the Shutter Continuous button is pressed Manually adjust the exposure to gain better effect when the preview image appears too bright or too dark A positive value indicates the
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