HDV527W User`s Manual
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1. DCMI 10 Copy the photos or files to your computer 26 7 Software Installation Installing the Software The bundled software CD has the drivers and software that come with video camera Insert the CD into your CD ROM drive The autorun menu appears The following software is listed e Arcsoft Media Impression Installs software for editing movie clips and photos If the autorun menu does not appear automatically open the CD ROM in My Computer or Windows Explorer and double click the file named autorun exe to start the program You can also click Run in the 27 Windows Startup menu enter D autorun exe where D is your CD ROM drive letter in the text box and click OK How to use the PC Camera function 1 First copy the PC camera driver from the CD to your PC 2 Turn on the camcorder Press the OK MENU button to display the menu 3 Press the RIGHT button to select setup and then press the OK button to display the menu 4 Press the UP or DOWN button to select USB selection 5 Press the RIGHT or OK button to enter the submenu 6 Press the UP or DOWN button to set it to USB CAM mode 7 Press the OK button to confirm the setting 8 Press the LEFT MODE button three times to close the menu 9 Connect the camcorder with the PC by USB cable A message USB Cam connecting appears on the screen when connection to the computer has been successfully completed 10 Double click the icon My2. Press the LEFT MODE button three times to close the menu Setting the Language When using the camcorder for the first time after purchasing it be sure to choose a language and set the date amp time before using the camcorder 1 Turn the power on press the OK MENU button to display the menu and then press the RIGHT button to select Setup 2 Press the UP or DOWN button to select Language and then press the 8 RIGHT or OK button to launch the submenu 3 Press the UP or DOWN button to select the desired language and then press the OK button to confirm the setting 4 Press the LEFT MODE button three times to close the menu Setting the date and time 1 Turn the power on press the OK MENU button to display the menu and then the RIGHT button to select Setul p press OK button to launch the submenu 2 Press the UP or DOWN button to select Time Setup then press the RIGHT or OK button to display the year month date hour minute 3 Press the UP or DOWN button to change the highlighted value Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to move the cursor between settings 5 Press the OK button to confirm the setting 6 Press the LEFT MODE button three times to close the menu e The date and time can be added to still images by setting the function Date Stamp in capture menu 3 Using the camcorder Turning the Camcorder On and Off 1 Open the LCD screen to turn on the camcorder 2 Close the LCD screen to turn the camc
3. Setting the quality 1 Turn on the camcorder and set the camcorder to video record mode amp 2 Press the OK MENU button to display the setup menu The Video Sa menu is selected 3 Press the OK button to enter the menu 4 Press the UP or DOWN button to select Quality 5 Press the OK button to enter the submenu 6 Press the UP or DOWN button to change the quality Super fine Fine 12 Normal 7 Press the OK button to confirm the setting 8 Press the LEFT MODE button twice to close the menu Setting the resolution 1 Turn on the camcorder and set the camcorder to video record mode amp 2 Press the OK MENU button to display the setup menu The Video Sa menu is selected 3 Press the OK button to enter the menu 4 Press the UP or DOWN button to select Resolution 5 Press the OK button to enter the submenu 6 Press the UP or DOWN button to change the resolution 720P30 WVGAP60 7 Press the OK button to confirm the setting 8 Press the LEFT MODE button twice to close the menu 13 Taking still images 1 Set the camcorder to capture mode the icon a appears on the LCD screen 3 Zooming Press the T or W button to zoom in or zoom out the screen The zoom bar appears on the LCD monitor 5 Hold the camcorder steady and then press the SHUTTER button down to take a picture e When the light is insufficient press the LED button to turn on the camera light Press it again to turn the
4. light off Setting the quality 1 Turn on the camcorder and set the camcorder to capture mode 3 2 Press the OK MENU button to display the setup menu The Photo Loy menu is select 3 Press the OK button to enter the menu 4 Press the UP or DOWN button to select Quality 14 5 Press the OK button to enter the submenu 6 Press the UP or DOWN button to change the quality Super fine Fine Normal 7 Press the OK button to confirm the setting 8 Press the LEFT MODE button twice to close the menu Setting the size 1 Turn on the camcorder and set the camcorder to capture mode 0 2 Press the OK MENU button to display the setup menu The Photo Loy menu is select 3 Press the OK button to enter the menu 4 Press the UP or DOWN button to select Size 5 Press the OK button to enter the submenu 6 Press the UP or DOWN button to change the quality 12M 8M 5M 7 Press the OK button to confirm the setting 8 Press the LEFT MODE button twice to close the menu 15 4 Using the menu in record mode When a menu is displayed the UP DOWN LEFT RIGHT button are used to make the desired setting Setup menu You can set the system items in setup menu 1 2 ON Do A Turn on the camcorder and set it to capture video or audio mode Press the OK MENU button to display the menu Press the RIGHT button to select setup and then press the OK button to display the menu Press the UP or DOW
5. the camcorder s internal memory or memory card to a computer e By inserting the memory card into a card reader e By connecting the camera to a computer using the supplied USB cable Using a Card Reader 1 Eject the memory card from the camcorder and insert it into a card reader that is connected to a computer 2 Open My Computer or Windows Explorer and s double click the removable disk icon that represents the memory card 3 Copy images from the card into a directory of your choice on the computer s hard disk Connecting the Camcorder to a PC with the USB Cable 1 Turn on the camcorder Press the OK MENU button to display the menu 25 Press the RIGHT button to select setul and then press the OK button to display the menu 3 Press the UP or DOWN button to select USB selection 4 Press the RIGHT or OK button to enter the submenu 5 Press the UP or DOWN button to set it to Mass storage mode 6 7 8 N Press the OK button to confirm the setting Press the LEFT MODE button three times to close the menu Connect the supplied USB cable to the computer s USB port A message USB connecting appears on the screen when connection to the computer has been successfully completed 9 Open My Computer or Windows Explorer A Removable Disk appears in the drive list Double click the Removable Disk icon to view its contents Files stored on the camera are located in the folder named
6. Computer on the PC desktop 11 Double click the icon R _Then you can start to use the PC Camera function 28 8 Troubleshooting Power does not turn on 1 Battery is insufficient to power on x Recharge the battery The camcorder does not take pictures 1 Memory is full Insert a new memory card 2 Memory card is not formatted correctly Format the memory card again or use a new card Image is blurry or out of focus 1 The camcorder was moving when the image was captured Hold the camcorder steady when shooting picture Image is not displayed on the LCD monitor 1 A memory card with non JPG images recorded with other camera is loaded This camcorder cannot display non JPG images Recorded files are not saved in memory 1 The camcorder was turned off If the battery low indicator 29 before the files are saved in appears on the LCD monitor memory recharge the battery immediately 9 Technical Specifications 6 in 1 Multi functional Camera Digital Still Camera Function Digital Video Camera Digital Voice Recorder Video Player USB Mass Storage and PC Cam Image Sensor 5MP CMOS Sensor Lens Focusing Fixed Focus Aperture Ratio F 3 1mm Focus Length f 6 5mm Optical Zoom N A Digital Zoom 4X 30 Display 2 7 TFT LCD Exposure Mod
7. HDV527W User s Manual 1 Parts of the camcorder 2 Preparing for using Installing the Battery Charging the battery Inserting the Memory Card Setting the Language Setting the date and time 3 Using this camcorder Turning the Camcorder On and Off Change the record mode Recording a video clip Taking still images 4 Using the menu in record mode Setup menu AAA Menu 5 Playback Playing back movie clips Playback still image Playing back audio files 6 Making connections ONO a A 10 10 11 14 16 16 18 20 20 21 22 23 Connecting the Camcorder to a TV Connecting the Camcorder to a HDTV Connecting the Camcorder to a PC 7 Software Installation Installing the Software 8 Troubleshooting 9 Technical Specifications 23 24 25 27 27 29 30 Thank you for purchasing this product Please read these operating instructions carefully in order to use the digital video camera correctly Keep the instructions in a safe place after reading so that you can refer to them later Precautions Before using the camcorder please ensure that you read and understand the safety precautions described below e Do not try to open the case of the camcorder or attempt to modify this camcorder in any way Maintenance and repairs should be carried out only by authorized service providers e Use only the recommended power accessories Use of power sources not expressly recommended for this equipment may lead
8. LEFT RIGHT button to browse the details of the image 4 When all the files show in the thumbnail mode press the UP PLAYBACK button to navigate and preview movie clips in the movie folder photos in the photo folder and audio files in the audio folder 21 Press the Shutter button to enter video record mode Playing back audio files 1 Set the camcorder to audio record mode and then press the UP PLAYBACK button to preview all audio file stored in the audio folder 2 Press the RIGHT or LEFT button to select the audio file you want to playback 3 Press the OK button to start playing and press it again to end the playing Press the UP button to pause it and press OK button to continue 4 When all the files show in the thumbnail mode press the UP PLAYBACK button to navigate and preview movie clips in the movie folder photos in the photo folder and audio files in the audio folder Press the Shutter button to enter video record mode Delete files If you want to delete a single file you have to select the file first and then press the Delete button The dialog box Delete file All Yes No will appear Select Yes and then press the OK button to delete 22 current file Select All and then press the OK button to delete all files 6 Making connections Connecting the Camcorder to a TV When plugging in the TV out cable supplied to the camcorder AV out jack the LCD screen turns black Connect the camcor
9. N button to select an item Press the RIGHT or OK button to enter the submenu Press the UP or DOWN button to set the item Press the OK button to confirm the setting Press the LEFT MODE button three times to close the menu Menu item Function 16 TV Type You can preview images on a television with the supplied AV cable TV Out should be set to either NTSC or PAL depending on your region NTSC America Japan and others PAL Europe Oceania and others Auto Power off To save power the camcorder is turned off automatically after a period of time There are four options Off 1Min 3Min 5 Min Volume Adjust the volume from 0 to 64 Time setup Refer to page 9 L er er Select a language for the Display menu and other information from the following languages English French German Italian Portuguese Spanish Dutch USB You can use this camcorder as a PC camera or selection removable disk USB Cam Use as a PC camera Mass storage Use as a removable disk 17 Default To reset the entire menu and button operation settings setting to initial default Yes No Format To erase all data stored on the memory card if you are using a memory card or all data stored in the internal memory if there is no card inserted All data will be deleted including protected files Be sure to download important files to yo
10. der to a TV and the TV screen now performs as the camcorder LCD screen 1 Push the cover lock 2 to the left to open the cover 2 Connect the camcorder to a TV via the TV out cable supplied 3 Turn on the TV and the camcorder and then set the TV to AV mode 4 When the camcorder is set to record mode you can preview the subjects you want to record on the TV screen 5 When the camcorder is set to Playback mode you can review all the pictures video and audio clips stored in the camera on the TV 23 Connecting the Camcorder to a HDTV HD TV hereby means the HDTV built in component input ports thus can perform HD 720P high resolution quality while connected 1 Push the cover lock 2 to the left to open the J aS 6 Oo 32 cover i 2 Je 2 Connect the camcorder to HDTV with the HDMI cable 2 3 Power on HDTV and switch to HDMI mode 4 Power ON the camcorder Set the camcorder in playback mode Press the UP PLAYBACK button to enter movie clips folder photo folder or audio folder 5 Press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select a file which you want to preview 6 If a movie clip or audio file is selected press the OK button to start playing When the file is playing press the OK button to end the playing Press the UP PLAYBACK button to pause it and press OK button to continue 24 Connecting the Camcorder to a PC There are two ways to download files from
11. e Auto White Balance Auto Sunny Cloudy Fluorescent Incandescent Shutter Speed 1 2 1 1800 sec Digital Effects N A Internal Memory 32 NAND Flash Memory Card SD MMC Up to 16GB Slot Microphone Yes Speaker Yes Interface HDMI USB 2 0 AV Out Television System NTSC PAL 31 Battery Type Li ion Battery Power Source Rechargeable Li ion Battery Digital Still Came ra 4000 x3000 Interpolated 12M 3200 x 2400 Interpolated 8M Resolution 2592 x 1944 5M 2048 x 1536 3M Sensitivity Auto File Format JPEG Compatible Image Scene Mode N A Digital Camcorde r Resolution 1280 x 720 30 fps 848 x 480 60 fps 32 File Format MOV H 264 Video Digital Voice Recorder File Format Audio WAV Windows Mass Storage Windows Mass Windows 2000 XP VISTA32 bit 7 32 bit storage Driver Mass Storage only above 33
12. order off Attention You can also press Power button to turn the camcorder on off To save battery power the camcorder will automatically turns off 1 3 5 minutes after the last control accessed You can change the power off time by setting the function Auto Power off in the Setup menu Change the record mode There are three modes in this camcorder Press the LEFT MODE button to change the mode each time the LEFT MODE button is press the mode is changed 10 Display Title Description Capture mode For taking still photos Video mode For recording movie clips B Audio mode For recording audio files Press the UP PLAYBACK button to navigate and preview movie clips in the movie folder photos in the photo folder and audio files in the audio folder Press the Shutter button to enter video record mode Recording a video clip 1 Turn on the camcorder and set the camcorder to video record mode m E 2 Zooming Press the T or W button to zoom in or zoom out the subject The value of 11 magnification level appears on the LCD monitor 3 Press the SHUTTER button to start recording 4 Press the SHUTTER again to end the recording If the memory is full the video camera will stop recording automatically e On the bottom of the LCD monitor displays the recorded time e When the light is insufficient press the LED button to turn on the camera light Press it again to turn the light off
13. s charging the camera body is warm Inserting the Memory Card If you want record more you have to use a SD or MMC card Turn off the camcorder before inserting or removing the memory card Be sure to orient the card correctly when inserting it Never try to force the memory card into the slot when you feel resistance The SD memory card has a write protect switch which used to protect data from accidental deletion Therefore whenever you want to record format or delete files in the SD card disable the write protection beforehand 1 Turn off the camcorder 2 Push the lock on the battery cover to the right to open the battery cover Insert the memory card as illustrated 4 After the memory card is properly inserted replace the battery cover To release the memory card press the edge of the card gently in Format the memory card It is important to format the memory card when it is the first time you use this camcorder All data will be deleted including protected files Be sure to download important files to your computer before formatting 1 Turn the power on press the OK MENU button to display the menu and then press the RIGHT button to select Setup Press the OK button to display the setup menu list 2 Press the UP or DOWN button to select Format then press the RIGHT or OK button to launch the submenu 3 Press the UP or DOWN button to select the item YES and then press the OK button to erase all data 4
14. scent AE bias Set the AE bias manually to compensate for unusual lighting conditions such as indirect indoor lighting dark backgrounds and strong backlighting The value range is 2 0 to 2 0 5 Playback Playing back movie clips 1 Set the camcorder to video record mode and then press the UP PLAYBACK button to set the camcorder to playback mode All movie clips saved in the movie folder show in thumbnail mode 2 Press OK button to show it in full screen Then press the LEFT or RIGHT button to select the movie clips you want to playback 3 Press the OK button to start playing When the video is playing press the OK button to end the playing Press the UP button to pause it and press OK button to continue 20 4 When all the files show in the thumbnail mode press the UP PLAYBACK button to navigate and preview movie clips in the movie folder photos in the photo folder and audio files in the audio folder Press the Shutter button to enter video record mode Playback still image 1 Set the camcorder to capture mode and then press the PLAYBACK button to preview all photos saved in the photo folder If there are no images stored a message No Files appears 2 Press the RIGHT or LEFT button to preview the previous or next image Press the OK button to preview it in full screen mode 3 Zooming Press the T or W button to zoom in or zoom out the image When the picture is enlarged you can press the UP DOWN
15. to overheating distortion of the equipment fire electrical shock or other hazards e This camcorder can be used up to 3 meters underwater 1 Parts of the camcorder 1 LCD screen 2 Left Mode button 3 Up Playback button 4 Right Self timer button 5 OK MENU button P 6 7 8 9 Down Delete button S Shutter button Strap Power button 10 T Zoom in button 11 W Zoom out button 12 LED button 13 AV out jack 14 USB jack 15 Jacks cover 16 HDMI jack 17 Cover lock COND eAe W 18 Lens 19 Speaker 20 Microphone 21 Camera Light 22 Tripod socket 23 Battery cover 24 Cover lock 2 Preparing for using Installing the Battery 1 Push the lock on the battery cover 1 to the right to open the battery cover 2 Insert Lithium ion battery into the compartment Note that the metallic contacts must be aligned with the contacts in the compartment 3 After the battery is properly installed close the battery cover 5 Charging the battery When the battery level is low please charge the battery 1 Turn the camcorder power off 2 Connect the camcorder and PC via the attached USB cable When the battery is being charged the charger lamp will light blue 3 When the charge is completed the charger lamp turns off Disconnect the camera and the PC Caution itis normal that when it i
16. ur computer before formatting Yes No FW Ver This function will show the software version AAA Menu 1 Turn on the camcorder and set it to capture or video mode 2 Press the OK MENU button to display the menu ee 3 Press the RIGHT button twice to select aa and then press the OK button to display the menu 4 Press the UP or DOWN button to select an item 5 Press the RIGHT or OK button to enter the submenu 18 6 Press the UP or DOWN button to set the item 7 Press the OK button to confirm the setting 8 Press the LEFT MODE button four times to close the menu AAA auto exposure auto white balance auto focus menu list Menu item Function Flicker Light Frequency should be set to either 60Hz or 50Hz depending on your region Auto 50HZ 60HZ Contrast Adjust the contrast of the picture There are three items for option Hard Soft Standard Sharpness Adjust the sharpness of the picture There are three items for option Hard Soft Standard AE ISO Specifies required sensitivity setting of the ambient light around the subject The larger value of the sensitivity the higher sensitivity is obtained The higher sensitivity setting allows you to take pictures in darker locations 800 400 200 100 Auto White Adjust the white balance to suit different light sources 19 Balance There five items for option Auto Sunny Cloudy Fluorescent Incande
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