UMAX Technologies UMAX AstraPix 540 User's Manual
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1. The last image captured shows on TV You can process it the same as in playback mode 59 MP3 Playback This camera allows you to enjoy MP3 stereo it reads MP3 files which is downloaded from PC from CF card It is needed to use drive software Mass Storage 1 Turn the function dial to 173 TFT LCD will be lit automati caly and MP3 menu appears MP3 PLAYER NO 02 04 TITLE NUNCAT MP3 REPEAT NO 2 Press LT RT or UP DN to select a song 3 Press DISP ENTER REP to select one repeat mode yA yA 60 MP3 Playback 4 Press Shutter Play Pause to start playing back songs selected TFT LCD switches off automatically The volume can be adjusted by pressing LT RTor UP DN Press Shutter Play Pause to pause playback 5 Press MENU STOP to stop play back TFT LCD switches on and MP3 menu appears When you do not want to listen any longer turn function dial to E power off 61 System Requirements BASIC SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Intel pentium processor or higher and the corresponding AMD compatible computers window 98 2000 ME XP CD ROM drive audio drive speakers 32MB SDRAM 140MB hard disk space USB interface 16 bit color display adapter monitor record mode 800x600 24 bit color display adapter true color display recommended CD ROM SOFTWARE ATTACHED 1 AstraPix 490 540 USB driver This is an Twain driver to download still im2. and enter it The LCD monitor returns to the next image after deleting it NOTICE When opening the menu or pressing the direction buttons a descrip tion of the icon highlighted will appear in the bottom left of TFT LCD 12 Identification of Controls CAMERA BODY 1 Function dial 2 Shutter Play Pause 3 NQ Normal Quality 4 Flash 5 Mode 6 Status LCD 7 Flash lamp 8 Self timer lamp Red 9 Viewfinder window 10 Lens 11 Lens cover slide 13 Identification of Controls CAMERA BODY 14 1 Orange LED indicator 2 Green LED indicator 3 Viewfinder 4 MENU STOP 5 DISP ENTER REP 6 Strap eyelet 7 LT RT 8 Up DN 9 LCD monitor 10 USB interface 11 MIC Identification of Controls CAMERA BODY CAI 7 1 TV Phones 2 DC in 6v 1 2 3 4 5 6 t AGOA gt NQ 47 P AUTO HQ SQ 9 8 7 ouahwhd OONDPAN Power Record Playback MP3 playback Software Download TV output Snapshot Self timer Sequence Video clip Audio memo Battery Power Level Image quality Flash lamp Recordable image no 15 Image Quality IMAGE QUALITY When the camera is turned on the default image quality settings will be used This default settings can be changed manually The number of images stored depends on the image quality level used High Quality HQ Normal Quality NQ or Super Quality
3. DPOF PRINT 1 In playback mode press the MENU STOP button 2 Press the Lt Rt button to highlight the Print icon El 3 Press the UP DN button to select the item desired DPOF PRINT E PRINT IMAGE o CANCEL PRINT D PRINT ALL CANCEL ALL f Exit 4 Press the Display Enter Rep but ton to confirm your selection 56 Playback Mode Menu SCREEN BRIGHTNESS Reset the screen brightness to moderate the too dark or too bright light 1 Press MENU STOP to access to the menu 2 Press LT RT to select 3 Press UP DN to select the item desired Brightness G Dark f 4 Press DISP ENTER REP to con firm it and return to the preview status 57 Playback Mode Menu INFORMATION 1 In playback mode press the MENU STOP button to access to the menu 2 Press the Lt Rt button to highlight the Information icon 3 Press the Up Dn button to select the item desired S ACTOR U E B 4 Press the Display Enter button to confirm your selec tion 58 o e M TV DISPLAY It allows you to playback images captured on TV And at the same time you also can use a headphone to listen to audio memo attached 1 Connect AV cable to video output of your camera 2 Connect the other end to video input of TV 3 Turn on TV and set it to AV mode 4 Turn the function dial to O
4. Sequence Image Capture 29 Video Clip Capture 31 Audio Memo 33 Digital ZQOIzi recie etre ac en ate anoo ooo e oce epe eL E EnA Tek IAA de 34 Record Mode Menu diee a teet HR e De ERRARE A E RR RE Record Men Set p u rues O How to Display Record Menu sse eme Selecting Capture Mode esee enden nnns Digital ZOOM tna E dr n deed t Flash Mode eant dd Advanced Options seis tee tette t conie torre e e ER Fea Een tt deae cada da Adjusting Screen Brightness Playback Mode eget ette eT ee 46 Playback Mode Menu eor dt edet 50 Display Format center idi idi di vede 52 Delete Images riera 52 Digital ZOOM ar gi eere lee en E Diane 54 DPOF Prize eed ttes da fter exa Ram Ra reed eran 56 Sereen Briglitiess iiie esee tee teo EE ON e E Laos bead ic 57 AMO a ltd cdas 58 A A PEE 59 MP3 PlaybackK ia cad ai 60 System Requiremints reete tee eet trn n Doe Do abt dba hr ede dedo LP oe ennt 62 Software Installation ueia A ee 63 MECA eaaa a AaLi ANANE A AEA ENA ANA 68 Troubleshooting cocida el EEEa duca n 71 Pipe Me 73 Quick Start Guide Connect to a printer or PC using USB cable Use DC adapter optional to power the unit AU E CUNEO A 4 Connect to a TV or an earphone Quick Start Guide PREPARATION refer to page 18 22 1 Insert the batteries or use the DC ALL adapter optional to power
5. During the video clip playback use the direction buttons to switch to the previous or next photo while f the clip playback is stopped 48 Playback Mode PLAYBACK A VIDEO CLIP 1 Turn the Function dial to 2 Press MENU STOP to access the display menu 3 Use the UP DN button to highlight the icon E oo 4 Press DISP ENTER REP to confirm your selection 49 Playback Mode The Playback Mode Menu allows you to easily access to each setting menu such as display format delete images digital zoom print and so on O E PLAYBACK MODE SETUP C Display format amp Ey Delete images single ES Thumbnail RTDigital zoom 2 DPOF print Q Screen brightness Information Brightness Dark O Normal Print Image Cancel Print Print All Cancel All Exit 50 RE Zoom X 1 min Zoom X 2 Playback Mode Menu DISPLAY FORMAT 1 In playback mode press MENU STOP to access to the menu Press it again to exit 2 Press UP DN to access to the sub menu and select the item desired The default setting is Single To switch to other items press UP DN B LJ 3 Press DISP ENTER REP to confirm your selection Playback Mode Menu If you aren t satisfied with any image captured it allows you to delete it to save storage ro
6. Netzwerk 3 Scheduled Tasks Webordner 6 If you want to enjoy MP3 songs you can download them from a computer or internet to CF card 115 Objekt e 7 To open an image just double click on the desired image You can also pull it into Photo Studio qeu 1 3 DE ag RU uat QR ES EU 70 Troubleshooting INDICATION If there are some indication on the LCD monitor the unit needs the operation as below INDICATION SOLUTION MEMORY FULL Replace the Compact Flash card with a new one or delete some images from the CF card NO MP3 FILE Copy MP3 files to the CF card PLEASE OPEN THE LENS Move the lens cover slide to open the lens NO PICTURE Take pictures Use playback option view them CARD NOT PROPERLY INSERTED Please notice The battery life will be effected if the LCD monitor is permanently left on Turn off the unit and re insert the card Please format CF card before first use 71 Troubleshooting SYMPTOMS CORRECTION The power is not turned on Turn on the unit Replace the batteries Connect to DC power The power is turned off during the use Replace the batteries Do not remove the CF card when power on Connect the adapter properly when use it The unit doesn t take pic tures after the shutter button is pressed Set it to record mode Format the memory media Replace the batteries Turn on
7. 6 Record Mode Menu SELECTING CAPTURE MODE On the menu there are three capture modes available snap shot video clip and sequence 1 In Record Mode press the MENU STOP button The menu will appear The default setting is Snapshot 2 Press the UP DN button to select the other modes 3 Press the DISP ENTER REP button to confirm it and return to the live view The capture mode selected displays on TFT LCD and Status LCD 37 Record Mode Menu DIGITAL ZOOM Zoom x 2 x 4 selected makes the subject closer and makes the number of recordable images increase 1 In Record Mode press the menu Stop button The menu will appear 2 Press the LT RT button to select 3 Press the UP DN button to dis play the submenu and select the item 4 Press the DISP ENTER REP but ton to confirm it The LCD monitor returns to the live view with digital zoom selected 38 Record Mode Menu FLASH MODE You can select flash mode according to the environment and requirement the default setting is Auto Flash 1 In Record Mode press the menu Stop button The menu will appear 6 2 Press the LT RT button to select p 9 mee 3 Press the UP DN button to dis play the submenu and select the item amp Z Z 4 Press the DISP ENTER REP but ton to confirm The flash mode selected displays on Status LCD 39 Record Mode Menu FLASH MODE This setu
8. AstraPix 490 AstraPix 540 User Manual Introduction Thanks for purchasing this high quality Digital Still Camera This unit allows you to easily create an electronic album Please read this manual carefully so as to enjoy all its fea tures Read thoroughly the Safety Precautions They contain extremely important information regarding the safe use of this product For information on installing and operating the included appli cation software please read the software instructions Do not hesitate to contact our service facility for upgraded information for your future use Introduction Unpacking First check and identify the contents of your Digital Still Camera package as below Camera case Digital Camera Driver disc USB cable Earphone Battery Optional fittings s gt CF card Adapter Safety Precautions CAUTION To prevent fire or risk of electrical shock do not expose this unit to rain or excessive moisture WARNING To prevent electrical shock do not attempt to modify this unit in any way No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified personnel When using the flash do not use this unit too close to your subject as this can cause damage to the eyes FCC NOTICE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rule Operation is subject to the following two conditions A This device
9. B driver to use the camera as a PC camera 64 xm RA Software Installation DSC USB MASS STORAGE ADAPTER 1 Turn function dial to C2 Drive Type menu appears Press UP DN to select drive type Mass Storage 2 Connect USB cable to USB port F To B 3 Connect the other end of USB r cable to that of the unit 4 Press DISP ENTER REP to con firm it On PC monitor the message Add New Hardware appears press Next 5 Select Search the latest drive program press Next 65 Software Installation T Insert the disc select Search CD ROM drive press Next For Win 98 please select the direc tory driver MassStorage Win98 on the driver CD 8 It will copy the contents of the disc automatically 9 Press OK when the installation is over 10 Click on My Computer a remov able drive icon appears click on it then you can view images captured on the unit 66 Software Installation APPLICATION SOFTWARE 1 Insert the CD ROM disc supplied 2 Double click CD ROM drive 3 Click on Photo Studio 1 3 double click setup to start instal lation 4 After the installation is finished Photo Studio 1 3 including Album amp Play Album appears on the start menu Ls ke Image Downloading Before downloading make sure Photo Studio 1 3 DSC USB Driver and DSC USB Mass Storage Class Adapter have been i
10. SQ MODE COMPRESSION RATE Super Quality 1 4 High Quality 1 8 Normal Quality 1 16 In the Capture mode each time you press the NQ button the quality mode changes which is shown on the status LCD NQ f Memo and Video Clip lt _ This function is not available in Audio m ASI BUILT IN FLASH LAMP When the camera is turned on the default setting of flash mode is No Flash The other flash modes can be set by using the Flash button Press this button to toggle between the three flash modes In autoflash the flash will fire automatically when the light AUTO AUTOFLASH level is low or your subject is backlit Use flash cancel when photo graphing subjects that are 4 FAS beyond the flash range or when flash photography is prohibited The flash will fire every time a 4 ies picture is taken regardless of lighting Use forced flash to reduce harsh shadows on your subject s face CHANGING THE FLASH MODE 1 In Record mode press the Flash button The currently set flash mode 6 6 appears on the status LCD _ 2 Repeatedly press the button mE The flash mode on the status LCD changes in cycle AUTO yo Af y y Select the mode you desired NOTICE The default setting is No flash Under the capture mode of the sequence or video clip the flash cannot be set up Indicator Light There are three indicator li
11. ages It can be opened through image editing programs such as Imaging Win 98 Me 2000 or Paint Win XP To use the cam as a webcam please also choose this driver mode 2 Umax AstraPix 490 540 DSC USB Mass Storage Adapter With this drive program you can access to the camera as to a removable drive 3 Photo Studio 1 3 This is a software for image downloading and processing which is suitable for windows 98 2000 ME XP operation system 62 Software Installation OPERATION SYSTEM To download still images it is necessary to install DSC USB driver If you want to download video clip or audio memo drive program of DSC USB Mass Storage Class Adapter is needed Refer to the soft ware instruction for details of image processing DSC USB DRIVER 1 Turn function dial to C2 Drive Type menu appears 2 Press UP DN to select drive type WDM 3 Connect USB cable to USB port of PC 4 Connect the other end of USB cable to that of the unit Software Installation 5 Press DISP ENTER REP to con firm it On PC monitor the message Add New Hardware appears press Next 6 Select Search the latest drive program press Next T Insert the disc select Search CD ROM drive press Next For Win 98 please select the directory driver Wdm Win98 2K on the driver CD 8 It will copy the contents of the disc automatically 9 Press OK when the installa tion is over Use the DSC US
12. ghts on this unit 1 Green light When it flashes this indicates the camera is being charged When it glows this indicates the next operation can be done 2 Orange light When the system is busy it will flash it is suggested that the next operation should not be done 3 Red light When Self timer is selected it will flash 19 Getting Started INSERTING THE BATTERIES 1 Open the battery cover Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow and fold it up to open it 2 Insert the batteries Match the batteries to the polarity indicated on the back of the cover 3 Close the cassette cover While pulling up the cover slightly fold it down and slide it back until it clicks NOTICE Make sure the unit is turned off before removing the batteries 20 Getting Started INSERTING THE COMPACT FLASH CARD You may use a compact flash card for image storage before capturing images 1 Open the battery cover Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow and fold it up to open it 2 Insert the compact flash card into the card slot pushing it until the card release lever pops out Push the card in straight not at an angle If the card stops mid way confirm the direction of the card never apply force 21 Getting Started 3 Close the battery cover While pulling up the cover slightly fold it down and slide it back until it clicks NOTICE Make sure the u
13. ing Pictures BASIC RECORDING OPERATION SNAPSHOT 4 Center the subject in the LCD moni tor or place the viewfinder s focus frame on the subject When holding the camera make sure your fingers do not cover the lens Adjust the distance between camera and the subject Make sure the image in TFT LCD is clear 5 Press the shutter release button to take the pictures In snapshot mode no flash auto expo sure and auto white balance are default settings The number of remaining images to be taken decreases 1 automatically If the lens cover isn t open the buzzer will alarm 3 times or PLEASE UNCOV ER LENS will appear on TFT LCD 6 Move the lens cover slide to close the lens 7 Turn the function dial to to turn off the camera 26 Taking Pictures SELF TIMER The self timer will delay for capturing approximately 10 sec onds after you press the shutter release button 1 Turn the function dial to EC Capture mode is set Status LCD is lit up 2 Move the lens cover slide to open the lens The live view will appear on the LCD monitor 3 Press the DISP ENTER REP but ton to turn on the LCD monitor Press it again to switch off 4 You can use a tripod to support the camera 27 Taking Pictures 5 Press the Mode button till the timer icon is displayed on the status LCD 6 Arrange the camera and subject position and compose your picture T Pre
14. may not caus harmful interference B This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Safety Precautions OPERATING CONDITIONS This camera is neither waterproof nor splash proof Do not use the camera if any water has entered the camera Switch the camera off and then disconnect the power source batteries or AC Power Adapter If you are using the AC Power Adapter unplug the adapter from the AC Power wall socket after you have disconnected the camera Then con tact your dealer Do not continue to use it as this may cause a fire or electrical shock Do not leave the unit where it may be extremely hot or humid direct sunlight CARRYING YOUR CAMERA When carrying be sure to always attach and use the hand strap provided Hold the camera firmly in your hand with the strap securely around your wrist Never point the lens at direct sunlight CMOS damage may occur Table of Contents INTOdUCION a o cn aldo 3 Safety Precautlons irae tere pere taces eee bere Pee ea eee e dada 5 Table of GODtells oto tio 7 Quick Start GUlde canto atorado tete sepatu TREE Ue De INE 8 Identification of Controls ssesesee eene 13 image Quality ees E E a aa a AE e e aE EE 16 Elashiz ui will Indicator Light 19 A 20 Taking Pictures 2120 Basic Recording Operation 25 Self Timer sssss 27
15. nit is turned off before removing the compact flash card 22 Getting Started REMOVING THE COMPACT FLASH CARD 1 Open the battery cover Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow and fold it up to open it 2 Press the card release lever to eject the card When the card is ejected pull it straight out 3 Close the battery cover While pulling up the cover slightly fold it down and slide it back until it clicks 23 Getting Started TRIPOD MOUNTING 1 Align and tighten Align the screw on the tripod with the camera s mounting socket then tighten the screw NOTICE When using a tripod be sure to open and extend its legs fully to stabilize the camera 24 Taking Pictures BASIC RECORDING OPERATION SNAPSHOT 1 Turn the function dial to Py Status LCD is lit up The default capture mode is A snap shot 2 Move the lens cover slide to open of the lens cover J The live view will appear on the LCD e monitor QR 3 Press the DISP ENTER REP button to turn off the LCD monitor Press it again to switch on If connected to TV both preview and capture can be operated by TV The LCD monitor will switch off auto matically if no used for a period of 1 minute or more NOTICE Before recording you may reset each parameter such as flash light page 15 16 image quality page 43 digital zoom page 32 from the Record Mode Menu 25 Tak
16. nstalled WDM FORMAT 1 Turn function dial to 2 Drive Type menu appears 2 Press UP DN to select drive type WDM 3 Make USB connection 4 Start up an image editing pro gramm such as Imaging Win 98 Me 2000 or Paint Win XP 5 Click on Import Twain and choose Twain or AstraPix Digital Camera 68 Image Downloading 6 Click on the image desired to load it in the image editing programm When an error occurs check the following 1 Did you turn on Photo Management software 2 Is USB cable connected properly 3 Has the USB interface been used by other application 4 Has USB cable been cut or damaged 5 Is function dial turned to G2 69 Image Downloading MASS STORAGE FORMAT 1 Turn function dial to Q Drive Type menu appears 2 Make USB connection 3 Press UP DN to select drive type Mass Storage E Arbeitsplatz olx Datei Bearbeiten Ansi EERE 4 Open My Computer select Wa the removable driver icon rr Transfer Images window appears and images captured by the unit as well Arbeitsplatz 3 3 5 Diskette 4 S Hd1 system C 3 Hd1 data D 3 Programme E S Hd2 data F E work G S Hd2 test H S 1 Wechseldatentrager J 5 Double click the removable driver icon to access to the recorded images video clip audio memo or MP3 files E Systemsteuerung 22 DF
17. om 1 Turn the Function dial toD 2 Press LT RT or UP DN to highlight the image you want to delete It is available in both playback modes single amp thumbnail 3 Press MENU STOP to access the delete menu 4 Highlight the single icon S Select CURRENT to delete the current photo or ALL to delete all photos including the memo Select REFORMAT to delete all photis and mp3 files 52 00 DELETE CURRENT ALL REFORMAT EXIT Playback Mode Menu 5 Press the DISP ENTER REP button again A confirmation screen will appear DELETE YES NO EXIT 6 Press the UP DN to select YES and enter it The LCD monitor returns to the next image after deleting it 53 Playback Mode Menu DIGITAL ZOOM 1 In playback mode images can be displayed on full screen 2 Press MENU STOP to access to the menu 3 Press LT RT to select RA i 4 Press UP DN to select the item desired To switch to other items press LT RT 109 p f eS ie 5 Press DISP ENTER REP to confirm your selection 54 Playback Mode Menu The image is displayed full screen pec E with a selected portion of the image You can use UP DN or LT RT to scroll around the zoomed in image 6 If ma is selected press DISP ENTER REP the portion will zoom into full screen Press it again to return 55 Playback Mode Menu
18. p is recommended for photographers who have some pro fessional knowledge 1 In Record Mode press the menu Stop button The menu will appear 2 Press the LT RT button to select f 3 Press the UP DN button for access to the submenu and also use it to make a selection QUICK VIEW 1 In the advanced menu select Quick Review A sub menu appears ADVANCED QUICK REVIEW ipt cud EXPOSURE e WHITE BALANCE SOUND OFF IMAGE QUALITY Exit EXIT 40 Record Mode Menu 2 Press the DISP ENTER REP button to select the item desired If you choose yes A sub menu appears On It will ask you Continue or delete If Continue is selected it will return to viewfinder mode with the captured image saved If delete is selected it will return to viewfinder mode with the captured image deleted EXPOSURE Besides auto exposure the level also can be adjusted manually by Exposure Compensation Function 1 In the advanced menu select Exposure 2 Press the DISP ENTER REP but ton to display the sub menu 3 Press UP DN to adjust the level EXPOSURE EXIT 41 Record Mode Menu 4 Press DISP ENTER REP to con firm and return to the upper menu WHITE BALANCE White balance function is to make dif ferent types of lighting more neutral that is like selecting daylight film or tungsten film The defaul
19. red Q Brightness x Dark 4 Press DISP ENTER REP to con firm it and return to the live view 45 Playback Mode SINGLE FRAME PLAYBACK Images shot with the camera are automatically numbered then stored into the built in memory or CF card You can view the stored images one by one just as reading the album capture mode oc series total no 0005 0012 1 Turn the Function dial to The last image shows on TFT LCD 2 Press LT RT or UP DN to scroll up oO or down the images stored 46 Playback Mode PLAYBACK AN IMAGE WITH AUDIO MEMO When you view images by pressing the UP DN button if an image is attached with the icon F on top left corner of the LCD monitor that indicates it is an image with audio memo Press the Shutter Play Pause button to playback the audio memo meanwhile you may use earphone to listen to it The words THUMBNAIL DESPLAY shows on the LCD monitor till it is over 47 Playback Mode PLAYBACK A VIDEO CLIP When you view images by pressing the UP DN button if an image is attached with the icon x on top left corner of the LCD monitor that indicates it is a video clip 1 Press the Shutter Play Pause but ton The video clip starts to play mean while you may use earphone to listen to it 2 Press the Shuttle Play Pause but ton again The clip will pause and resume to continue by pressing it again 3
20. s AstraPix 540 Playback mode x2 AstraPix 490 x4 AstraPix 540 75 Appendix Interface USB universal serial bus Video audio output composite video signal Power source Power AA sized alkaline battery X4 AA sized Ni Cd or AA sized Ni MH Battery are also available External power optional a 6V 1A DC adapter DC terminal provided on the camera body 3 5 4 0mm Operating ambient temperature and humidity ranges 0 C to 40 C 32 to 104F 85 maximum noncondensing Dimension W X H X D 114X65X40mm 4 48X2 56X1 57inches Weight without batteries or recording media Approx 210g Specifications are based on the latest information available at the time of print and are subject to change without notice 76 WENDEN For technical support please contact www support umax co uk support umax co uk Hotline 0870 906 3309 or just visit www umax europe com 77
21. ss the shutter release but ton down to start timer The camera will take pictures automatically in about 10 seconds 28 Taking Pictures SEQUENCE IMAGE CAPTURE This digital camera will continuously take 5 images AstraPix 490 3 images AstraPix 540 while the shutter release button is pressed once There is no flash 1 Turn the function dial to E Capture mode is set Status LCD is lit up 2 Move the lens cover slide to open the lens The live view will appear on the LCD monitor 3 Press the DISP ENTER REP button to turn on the LCD monitor Press it again to switch off 4 Press the Mode button till the sequence icon is displayed on the status LCD 29 Taking Pictures SEQUENCE IMAGE CAPTURE 5 Arrange the camera and sub ject position and compose E your picture pee 6 Press the shutter release but ton The unit starts sequence image capture with the orange light flashing When the flashing light is switched to the green light TFT will return to the preview status the capture is over 30 Taking Pictures VIDEO CLIP CAPTURE 1 Turn the function dial to N Capture mode is set Status LCD is lit up 2 Move the lens cover slide to LA open the lens e The live view will appear on the LCD N monitor 3 Press the DISP ENTER REP but ton to turn on the LCD monitor Press it again to switch off 4 Press the Mode but
22. t in storage media 7MB Number of images can be stored Approx 10 AstraPix 490 7 AstraPix 540 for Super High Quality Approx 20 AstraPix 490 14 AstraPix 540 for High Quality Approx 41 AstraPix 490 27 AstraPix 540 for Normal Quality Compact flash type optional Function Record mode snapshot self timer sequence video clip audio memo The stereo MP3 playback Preview mode the LCD monitor TV the optics viewfinder Playback mode the LCD monitor TV The way of playback single frame image thumbnails Delete function single all format Number Shuttle speed 1 10 1 1000 Time of self timer 10 sec The length of sequence 5 images AstraPix 490 The length of sequence 3 images AstraPix 540 The length of video clip infinity enough memory Audio memo record time 7sec Auto close the LCD monitor 1 minute 74 Appendix White balance Automatic manual setting available daylight cloudy fluorescent tungsten Exposure control Programmed AE Exposure compensation up to 1 3 EV in 1 2 EV increments ISO sensitivity approx 100 equivalent Built in flash Guide number 4 8 The effective distance 1m 2m Restore time 7sec Flash mode auto no forced Viewfinder Ratio of view 80 Magnification X0 5 Eye relief 10mm LCD monitor Type 1 6 inch low temperature poly silicon color D TFD module Pixels approx 110 000 Digital zoom Record mode 12 levels AstraPix 490 16 level
23. t setting is 9 automatic D 1 In the advanced menu select White gt Balance 2 Press the DISP ENTER REP button B to display the sub menu NL 3 Press UP DN to select the item desired WHITE BALANCE AUTOMATIC DAYLIGHT CLOUDY FLUORESCENT TUNGSTEN EXIT 4 Press DISP ENTER REP to confirm and return to the upper menu 42 Record Mode Menu Audio indication allows you to see each step processing or ready to process 1 In the advanced menu select Sound 2 Press the DISP ENTER REP but ton to display the sub menu 3 Press UP DN to select the item OA xd desired D SOUND f ON e OFF Exit 4 Press DISP ENTER REP to con firm and return to the upper menu Record Mode Menu IMAGE QUALITY 1 In the advanced menu select Image Quality 2 Press the DISP ENTER REP button to display the sub menu 3 Press UP DN to select the item desired IMAGE QUALITY SUPER HIGH HIGH NORMAL Bero m Exit 4 Press DISP ENTER REP to confirm it and return to the upper menu Status LCD displays the corresponding image quality and recordable image no under it 44 Record Mode Menu ADJUSTING SCREEN BRIGHTNESS Reset the screen brightness before recording to moderate the too dark or too bright light 1 Press MENU STOP to access the menu 2 Press LT RT to select O 3 Press UP DN to select the item desi
24. the camera ss ol 2 Insert the Compact Flash card optional RECORDING refer to page 23 45 1 Turn the function dial to N The camera will turn on and be set to record mode 2 Open the lens cover The live view will appear on the LCD moni tor 3 Press the DISP ENTER REP button to turn on off the LCD monitor Quick Start Guide 4 Frame your subject on the LCD monitor or viewfinder Compose the image and make sure it is clear 5 Press the shutter release button to take the pictures The red lamp flashes slowly while the image is being stored into the memory IMAGE PLAYBACK refer to page 46 56 1 Turn the function dial to CJ 2 Use the LT RT or UP DN buttons to scroll through the images 10 Quick Start Guide DELETING IMAGES refer to page 52 53 1 Turn the Function dial to gt 2 Press LT RT or UP DN to highlight the image you want to delete 3 Press MENU STOP to access to the menu i EN 4 Highlight the delete icon and enter it Select CURRENT to delete the current photo or ALL to delete all photoes includ ing the memo Select REFORMAT to delete all photos and MP3 files DELETE CURRENT ALL REFORMAT Exit 11 Quick Start Guide 5 Press the DISP ENTER REP button again A confirmation screen will appear DELETE YES NO Exit 6 Press the UP DN to select YES
25. the direction buttons the live view will move glossily on the LCD monitor Press the UP button the zoom is in and press the DN the zoom is out The zoom magnification change is visible on the LCD but invisible in the viewfinder You should use the LCD monitor to compose your picture 34 Record Mode Menu RECORD MENU SETUP The Record Mode Menu allows you to change the default set tings for image capturing such as digital zoom white balance sound and so on 335 Capture Mode amp Digital Zoom 6 Flash Lamp ca E 8 Snapshot g Video Clip Sequence n Advanced Q Screen Brightness QUICK REVIEW EXPOSURE WHITE BALANCE amp ZoomX1 T ZoomX2 SOUND IMAGE QUALITY EXIT 6 Auto Flash G9 No Flash e Forced Flash Q Normal Brightness Dark Record Mode Menu HOW TO DISPLAY RECORD MENU 1 Turn the function dial to ICI Capture mode is set Status LCD is lit up 2 Move the lens cover slide to open the lens The live view will appear on the LCD monitor 3 Press the DISP ENTER REP but ton to turn on the TFT LCD Press it again to switch off If TFT LCD is off when connected to TV it can be displayed by TV 4 Press the MENU STOP button Press it again to switch off The menu can be displayed on TV or TFT LCD 3
26. the unit Flash does not work Change to the correct flash mode Camera is unable to work by any button or switch Remove the batteries and insert them again Problems with the color or OSD on LCD Remove the batteries and insert them again Images cannot be displayed on TV Check connections to the camera and TV Images can t be downloaded by USB Check the connections Make sure it is turned on Replace the batteries or use the adapter properly Install the right driver software 72 Appendix SPECIFICATION General Fixed focal length built in media type digital camera with the LCD monitor built in flash light Image sensor 1 2 inch progressive scan color CMOS 1 3 Mio Pixel AstraPix 490 1 2 inch progressive scan color CMOS 2 Mio Pixel AstraPix 540 Lens 9 98mm 50 7mm in the 35mm film equivalent scales AstraPix 490 9 2mm 47 4mm in the 35mm film equivalent scales AstraPix 540 F number 2 8 The depth of field 0 6m to infinity Field of view 53 File format EXIF 2 0 image file format jpg and compliance with the EXIF 2 1 Standard EXIF 2 0 audio file format wav Video format JPEG avi Image Image file size 1280 x 1024 AstraPix 490 Image file size 1600 x 1200 AstraPix 540 Image quality mode super high high normal Image compression ratio super high 1 4 high 1 8 normal 1 16 Appendix Memory media Buil
27. ton till the Video Clip icon E is displayed on the status LCD 31 Taking Pictures 5 Arrange the camera and subject position and compose your pic ture 6 Press the shutter release button to take a continuous video clip and press it again to stop record ing The length of the video clip is deter mined by the memory space This unit can record voice simulta neously 32 Taking Pictures AUDIO MEMO The Audio Memo recorded is attached and referenced to the last image taken It is possible to record a 7 second audio memo of the picture taken except for video clip 1 Turn the function dial to EC Capture mode is set Status LCD is lit up 2 Repeatedly press the Mode button till the audio memo icon O appears on the LCD monitor The captured image displays on TFT LCD The icon Q appears on the up left cor ner of TFT LCD 3 Press the shutter release button to start recording The orange light blinks till the recording is over Audio Recording shows on TFT LCD till the recording is over When recording again the last record ing will be recovered 33 Taking Pictures DIGITAL ZOOM The digital zoom will increase the magnification of the live image on the LCD monitor In order to record a far object more vividly use the digital zoom to preview before capturing image or recording a clip The digital zoom has 12 AstraPix 490 16 AstraPix 540 levels When you press
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