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1. 1280 x 720 VGA 640 x 480 Possible number of shots still image SD SDHC memory card capacity Size Quality 4GB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB SDHC 77m E Fine 67 138 278 545 1091 3200 x 2400 dl Standard 89 184 369 725 1450 FW interpolation T3 Economy 229 460 903 1805 E Fine 95 195 391 767 1532 d Standard 259 519 1019 2036 xj Economy 323 647 1269 2535 E Fine 291 582 1141 2279 dl Standard 388 774 1517 3030 4j Economy 483 965 1880 3774 E Fine 599 1195 2340 4670 Gl Standard 797 1588 3110 6207 4j Economy 991 1976 3869 7722 E Fine 1625 3239 6341 12654 ll Standard 2162 4309 8436 16836 4j Economy 2693 5370 10512 20978 sm 2560 x 1920 3m 2048 x 1536 Im 1280 x 960 VGA 640 x 480 41 AgfaPhoto DV 5580Z 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 Symptom Cause Solutions Corrective Actions The power does not come on The battery is not inserted Insert the battery correctly The battery is exhausted Recharge the battery The battery or video camera feels warm Long period of continuous use of the vid2. white Audio IN AN OUT OTT gt Oywhite 8 2 yellow no connection Ors s Oc COMPONENT ND OUT quu Jj 0 lt YPbPr HD out cable gt 1 Connect one end of the YPbPr HD out cable to the Video IN port on the HDTV and the other end to the HDTV terminal of the digital video camera 2 Connect one end of the AV cable to the Audio IN socket of the HDTV and the other end to the AV 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 W The video camera will auto detect and configure the settings when the cables are connected 25 AgfaPhoto DV 5580Z Thumbnail Display This function allows you to view thumbnail images on the LCD monitor so you can search for a particular image video clip audio file 1 In playback mode press the W button m 3 thumbnail images are displayed simultaneously 2 Use the 4 MODE v MENU buttons to select the file to be displayed m Use the 4 O gt buttons to go to the previous or next page 3 Pressthe s button to display the selected image on full screen Slide Show Display The slideshow function enables you to play back your still images automatically in sequential order as a slideshow This is a very useful and entertaining feature for reviewing captured images and for presentations 1 In the playback mode press the MENU button 2 Select Slide
3. 4 Select the desired setting with the 4 MODE v MENU buttons and press the s button 5 To exit from the menu press the lt ZCx button Scene Refer to the section in this manual titled Scene in the Video Menu for further details Self timer Refer to the section in this manual titled Self timer in the Video Menu for further details Size This sets the size of the images to be captured 7 77 3200 x 2400 FW interpolation 5M 2560 x 1920 am 2048 x 1536 im 1280 x 960 VGA 640 x 480 Quality Refer to the section in this manual titled Quality in the Video Menu for further details EV Refer to the section in this manual titled EV in the Video Menu for further details W Balance Refer to the section in this manual titled W Balance in the Video Menu for further details 32 AgfaPhoto DV 5580Z Digi Zoom Refer to the section in this manual titled Digi Zoom in the Video Menu for further details ISO This sets the sensitivity for capturing images When the sensitivity is raised and the ISO figure is increased photography will be possible even in dark locations but the image will appear more pixelated grainier Blank Auto E3 64 Bb 100 oti 200 iia 400 Capture Md This sets the shooting mode for capturing still images Blank Single Captures a single image AEB Auto exposure bracketing capture mode Si Continuous Captur
4. Hg mercury Cd cadmium Pb lead CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Overview Package Contents GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA 8 Front View 9 Rear View 10 LCD Monitor Display 13 GETTING STARTED 13 Preparation 14 Charging the Battery 15 Turning the Power On Off 15 LED Indicators 16 Handling the Digital Video Camera 17 Setting the Date and Time 17 Choosing the Language 18 Formatting the Memory Card 19 CAPTURE MODE 19 Recording Video Clips 19 Capturing Still Images 20 Using the Zoom Function 20 Using the Assist Light 21 Recording Shots using Face Detection Technology 22 Setting Manual White Balance 23 AUDIO MODE 23 Recording Audio Files 23 Playing Back Audio Files 24 PLAYBACK MODE 24 Playing Back Video Clips 24 Playing Back Still Images ce NNN 25 Playing Back Still Images Video Clips on TV 25 Connecting the Digital Video Camera to HDTV 26 Thumbnail Display 26 Slide Show Display 27 28 29 30 30 32 34 35 37 38 38 39 40 41 41 42 43 Protecting Images Video Clips Audio Files DPOF Settings Deleting Images Video Clips Audio Files MENU OPTIONS Video Menu Capture Menu Playback Menu Setup Menu INSTALLING SOFTWARE PROGRAM TRANSFERRING FILES TO YOUR COMPUTER Downloading Deleting Your Files via Computer USING THE DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA AS A PC CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS APPENDIX Possible Number of Shots Troubleshooting Customer Care AgfaPhoto
5. W Make sure you open the LCD panel at 90 degrees before attempting to rotate it W Rotate the LCD panel carefully in the correct direction Over rotation or rotating in the wrong direction may damage the hinge that connects the LCD monitor to the digital video camera W Avoid touching the LCD monitor when moving the LCD panel Cautions W Do not hold the digital video camera by holding the LCD panel only W Be careful not to block the lens microphone or LED lights with your fingers when shooting W Close the LCD panel when not using the digital video camera to avoid damage 16 AgfaPhoto DV 5580Z Setting the Date and Time The date time needs to be set if when W The digital video camera is turned on for the first time W The digital video camera is turned on after being left without battery for an extended period of time 1 Press the l button until the digital video camera turns on NE Setup 2 Press the MENU button Language English 3 Select Setup with the gt button Beep On 4 Select Date Time with the 4 MODE v Format Next Menu MENU buttons and press the s button LCD Bright 0 W Select the item field with the ZCx gt Date Time Next Menu buttons and adjust the value for the D He date and time with the 4 MODE v MENU buttons W The time is displayed in 24 hour format W After confirming all settings are correct Date Time press the s button 5 To exit fro
6. DV 5580Z INTRODUCTION Overview Thank you for purchasing this AgfaPhoto videocamera Please read these operating instructions carefully in order to use the videocamera correctly Keep the instructions in a safe place after reading so that you can refer to them later Package Contents Carefully unpack your digital video camera and ensure that you have the following items Product Components AgfaPhoto DV 5580Z Software CD ROM USB cable AV cable YPbPr HD out cable Earphone Camera strap Camera pouch Rechargeable lithium ion battery Quick start guide AgfaPhoto DV 5580Z GETTING TO KNOW YOUR AGFAPHOTO DV 5580Z Front View Lens LED assist light Speaker Battery cover Strap holder Tripod mount o o AjoejvIa AgfaPhoto DV 5580Z Rear View 1 Microphone 9 E W Zoom out wide angle button 2 Status LED Thumbnail button 3 Play button 10 lt Left button 4 A Up button ZO Assist light button MODE Mode button 11 1 Power button 5 gt Right button 12 USB or AV OUT terminal amp Focus button 13 HDTV terminal 6 Y Down button 14 SD SDHC memory card slot MENU Menu button 15 Earphone jack 7 OK Record Shutter button 16 LCD monitor 8 T Q Zoom in telephoto button AgfaPhoto DV 5580Z LCD Monitor Display
7. File W The protect icon is displayed with protected files W Formatting an SD SDHC memory card overrides protection and deletes all files regardless of their protected status 27 AgfaPhoto DV 5580Z 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 digital video camera and insert the memory card into a 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 button 2 Select the image that you want to set DPOF with the 4 ZOx gt buttons Press the MENU button Select DPOF with the 4 MODE v MENU buttons and press the s button 5 Select Single or All with the 4 MODE v MENU buttons and press the s button W Single Sets DPOF for each individual image W Al Sets DPOF for all images at once Pie 6 Select Print Num with the 4 MODE v REEE MENU buttons and press the button Print Num s W This displays the number of prints setting Date Print Off screen Print Cancel 7 Set the number of prints with the 4 MODE v MENU buttons and press the s button 8 Select Date Print with the 4 MODE v MENU buttons and press the s button W The date setting screen appears 9 Sel
8. Refer to the section in this manual titled Slideshow Display for further details Protect Refer to the section in this manual titled Protecting Images Video Clips Audio Files for further details DPOF Refer to the section in this manual titled DPOF Settings for further details 34 AgfaPhoto DV 5580Z Setup Menu This menu sets your digital video camera s operating environment mM ua Setup Language English Beep On a Auto Of 1Min Video Out NTSC Format Next Menu Light Freq 50 Hz LCD Bright 0 Date Time Next Menu iz Sys Reset No Version Next Menu 1 Press the MENU button 2 Select the Setup menu with the gt W button 3 Select the desired option item with the 4 MODE v MENU buttons and press the s button to enter the respective menu 4 Select the desired setting with the 4 MODE v MENU buttons and press the s button 5 To exit from the menu press the gt button Language Refer to the section in this manual titled Choosing the Language for further details Beep This sets whether or not to mute the digital video camera sound each time you press the digital video camera s buttons On Off Format Refer to the 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 the section in this manual titled
9. Standby Mode Video Mode Video mode icon Available recording time Storage media so SD SDHC memory card Battery condition iil Full battery power Medium battery power Low battery power J No battery power 5 Focus setting Blank Normal X Macro oo Infinity 6 Assist light ON 7 Scene mode Blank Auto amp Portrait Night amp Sports A Landscape x Sunset E Beach Snow F Spotlight 48 User Setting 8 Self timer 3910s 10 sec 2s 2 sec 9 Exposure compensation 10 White balance Blank Auto 3 Daylight Cloudy P Fluoresc 1 P Fluoresc 2 amp Tungsten 1 Manual WB 11 Image quality Fine Standard Lal Economy 12 Video size zd 1440 x 1080 ec 1280 x 720 VGA 640 x 480 13 Zoom status bar ONS 10 Camera Mode Ovi ONIS SLOND 11 12 White balance 14 15 16 Camera mode icon Available number of shots Storage media Battery condition Focus setting Blank Normal Macro v0 Infinity 4 Face detection Assist light ON Scene mode Image stabilization icon Self timer Capture mode icon Blank Single T AEB Continuous ISO Blank Auto and 400 Exposure compensation Image quality Image size 7 7M 3200 x 2400 FW interpolation bm 2560 x 1920 3m 2048 x 1536 Im 1280 x 960 VGA 640 x 480 Zoom status bar AgfaPhoto DV 5580Z Audio Recording Mode St
10. be captured that approach the conditions that are seen by the human eye Blank Auto Daylight Cloudy 17 Fluoresc 1 7 Fluoresc 2 4 Tungsten r 4 Manual WB Digi Zoom This sets whether or not to use digital zoom at the moment of capturing an image 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 to be captured Standard Vivid B amp W Sepia Contrast This sets the degree of difference between light and dark in video clips to be captured Standard Hard Soft Sharpness This sets the sharpness of the video clips to be captured Standard Hard Soft 31 AgfaPhoto DV 5580Z Capture Menu This menu is for the basic settings to be used when capturing still images e Mervyn e KTG uo e KETC ua Scene W Balance Metering Self timer Digi Zoom Off Color Standard ISO Auto Contrast Standard Size Quality EV Capture Md Single Sharpness Standard Image Stab off 1 Press the MODE button to switch to capture mode 2 Press the MENU button 3 Select the desired option item with the 4 MODE v MENU buttons and press the s button to enter its respective menu
11. for image display 37 AgfaPhoto DV 5580Z TRANSFERRING FILES TO YOUR COMPUTER System Requirement Windows Macintosh Pentium Ill 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 Press the l button until the digital video camera powers 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 Select PC with the 4 MODE v MENU buttons and press the button 5 From the Windows desktop double click on My Computer 6 Look for a new removable disk icon W 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 Double click on the removable disk and locate the DCIM and AUDIO folders 8 Double click on the respective folder to open it to find more folders W Your recorded images video clips or audio files will be inside these folders 9 Copy and paste or drag and drop files to a folder on your computer 10 To delete files simply select the unwanted files and delete N Mac users Double click the untitled or
12. is completed vd W The battery may feel warm after it has been charged or immediately after being used This is normal and not a malfunction W When using the camera in cold areas keep the camera and battery warm by holding them inside your outer clothes 14 AgfaPhoto DV 5580Z Turning the Power On Off Load the battery and insert an SD SDHC memory card before starting W Press the I button until the digital video V camera powers on W To turn the power off press the Q button again wi W 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 the section in this manual titled Auto Off in the setup menu for further details 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 images or videos Status LED Blinking green USB communication transfer is in progress Status LED Blinking green Reading Writing files 15 AgfaPhoto DV 5580Z Handling the Digital Video Camera 1 Open the panel by pulling it away from the digital video camera 2 Choose the angle of the monitor that suits you best by rotating the panel W The panel rotates up to 270 This is useful for self portrait 90 up to 270 vd
13. the desired image with the 4 ZCx gt buttons 3 Press the T C button to adjust the zoom ratio W The magnification factor is displayed on the LCD monitor 4 To view a different section of the image press the 4 MODE v MENU lt ZO gt buttons to adjust the display area unl W The magnification factors range from 1 5x to 8 0x 24 AgfaPhoto DV 5580Z Playing Back Still Images Video Clips on TV You can also play back your images on a TV screen Before connecting to any devices make sure you select NTSC PAL system to match the video input system of the TV 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 AV OUT terminal of the digital video camera Connect the other end to the AV input socket of the TV set Turn the TV and digital video camera on Playback the still images video clips The method of operation is the same as for 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 o RON green blue red
14. unlabeled disk drive icon on your desktop iPhoto may automatically launch Notes on Image Printing After transferring data to a computer the digital images that have been saved in the SD SDHC memory card from the digital video camera are stored and displayed and these can be printed on a variety of digital printers 38 AgfaPhoto DV 5580Z USING THE DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA AS A PC CAMERA Your digital video camera can act as a PC camera which allows you to make video conferences with business associates or have a real time conversation with friends or family To use the digital video camera for videoconferencing your computer must include the items listed below Press the l button until the digital video Microphone Sound card Speakers or headphones Network or Internet connection camera powers on lt gt USB After installing the PC camera driver included PC on the CD ROM in your Windows operating PC Camera system restart your computer Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB terminal of the digital video camera Connect the other end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your computer Select PC Camera with the 4 MODE v MENU buttons and press the s button Position the digital video camera steadily on a flat surface or use a tripod Launch the videoconferencing application software W Simply follow the instructions in the application software to start your digital video
15. Fluoresc 1 Fluoresc 2 Tungsten Manual WB ISO Auto 64 100 200 400 Interface USB terminal AV OUT terminal HDTV terminal earphone jack Power Rechargeable Lithium ion battery 3 7V Dimensions Approx 71 6 x 117 5 x 41 9 mm without protruding parts Weight Approx 165g without battery and memory card Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice 40 AgfaPhoto DV 5580Z APPENDIX Possible Number of Shots The table shows the approximate shots recording time that you can capture record in each setting based on the capacity of the SD SDHC memory card Possible recording time sec video clip SD SDHC memory card capacity Quali 57 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB 4GB BOB SDHC SDHC E Fine 00 01 57 00 04 04 00 08 17 00 16 46 00 33 12 01 05 46 02 11 38 Gal Standard 00 02 14 00 04 39 00 09 28 00 19 08 00 37 52 01 15 00 02 30 06 4j Economy 00 02 37 00 05 26 00 11 01 00 22 17 00 44 04 01 27 14 02 54 34 E Fine 00 02 37 00 05 26 00 11 01 00 22 17 00 44 04 01 27 14 02 54 34 ij Standard 00 03 09 00 06 30 00 13 11 00 26 38 00 52 40 01 44 15 03 28 37 xj Economy 00 03 57 00 08 06 00 16 24 00 33 06 01 05 26 02 09 29 04 19 04 E Fine 00 05 14100 10 44 00 21 40 00 43 42 01 26 21 02 50 50 05 41 47 lal Standard 00 06 15 00 12 47 00 25 48 00 52 01 01 42 44 03 23 15 06 46 37 xj Economy 00 07 43 00 15 47 00 31 51 01 04 12 02 06 50 04 10 56 08 22 02
16. 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 35 AgfaPhoto DV 5580Z Video Out Set TV video compatibility with the equipment you are going to connect to the digital video camera NTSC PAL Light Freq The function allows you to change the light frequency of the environment to 60 Hz or 50 Hz 50 Hz 60 Hz Sys Reset This returns all basic settings to the digital video camera s default settings No Yes Version This displays the firmware version of the digital video camera 36 AgfaPhoto DV 5580Z INSTALLING SOFTWARE PROGRAM 1 2 Make sure you have Windows Media Player 9 or QuickTime 7 0 installed onto your computer first Install the decoder program available on the CD m H 264 files can be played back with Windows Media Player 9 Decoder is designed 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 CPU requirements 640 x 480 2 4 GHz Intel Pentium 4 or higher 1280 x 720 3 2 GHz Intel Pentium D dual core or higher 1440 x 1080 Core 2 Duo 2 0 amp 128MB independent memory
17. Show with the 4 MODE v MENU buttons and press the s button Delete File No 3 Select the desired interval time with the 4 Delete All LIN MODE v MENU buttons and press the s Slide Show button Protect Ee W The slide show starts DPOF Next Menu W To stop the slideshow during playback press the s button vd W Video clips are displayed as images and will not be played back W Audio files are not displayed in slide show 26 AgfaPhoto DV 5580Z 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 button 2 Select the file you wish to protect with the lt Ox gt buttons Delete File 3 Press the MENU button Delete All Next Menu 4 Select Protect with the 4 MODE v MENU Slide Show DSL buttons and press the s button Protect 5 Select Single with the 4 MODE v MENU Next Menu buttons and press the s button W The selected file is protected W To cancel protection perform step 1 to 5 again Protecting All Files 1 Select All from the Protect menu and press the s button 2 Select Lock with the 4 MODE v MENU buttons and press the s button W All stored files are protected W To cancel all protection perform the above steps and select Unlock in step 2 W To cancel protection for one specific file perform above step 1 to 5 of Protecting One
18. andby Recording o 00 9o NMusjste nnn o Audio mode icon 1 Recording indicator Available recording time 2 Status indicator recording Storage media Battery condition Elapsed time Recording indicator Status indicator standby NOoahons Playback Mode Video Mode Camera Mode o eo Video playback mode icon 1 Image playback mode icon Elapsed time 2 Storage media Storage media 3 Battery condition Battery condition 4 Folder and file number Folder and file number Volume indicator Video status bar Playback indicator 1 2 3 4 5 6 T 8 11 AgfaPhoto DV 5580Z Audio Playback Mode o e 690 o Audio playback mode icon Elapsed time Storage media Battery condition Volume indicator File name ex 100 0001 Playback indicator Audio status bar DNO Poo NO CER 12 AgfaPhoto DV 5580Z GETTING STARTED Preparation 1 Attach the camera strap 2 Open the battery cover 3 Insert the supplied battery with correct orientation as shown Label side to the back W Close the battery cover and make sure it is locked securely 4 Insert an SD SDHC memory card W The digital video camera does not have a built in memory and cannot operate without an SD SDHC memory card inserted Make sure to insert an SD SDHC memory card before use W Open the SD card slot cover carefully W Insert an SD SDHC memory card optional into the card slot W Close the c
19. appears on the LCD monitor W The white frame is identified as the top priority face main focus frame with gray ones around the other faces 2 Press the s button halfway down to lock the focus W The main focus frame simultaneously turns green m Ifthe top priority face is out of focus all frames will disappear from the screen 3 Press the s button down fully to capture your image ul W Subjects that are not suitable with this function a A person wearing glasses sunglasses or a face that is covered with a hat or hair b A person who is turning sideways 21 AgfaPhoto DV 5580Z 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 video capture mode press the MENU button Manual WB 2 Select W Balance with the 4 MODE v Use Data MENU buttons and press the s button 3 Select Manual WB with the 4 MODE v MENU buttons and press the s button 4 Select New WB and press the s button W To use the previously set white balance data select Use Data and press the s button 5 Point the video camera at a white paper or white board and press the s button W When the manual white balance is stored COMPLETE will be displayed and the video camera returns to recording mode 22 AgfaPhoto DV 5580Z AUDIO MODE Recording Audio Files The digital video camera enables you to record and pla
20. camera ul This function is not supported by Mac and Microsoft Vista 64 system This function does not support NetMeeting because its output is in Motion JPEG format It only supports version MSN 8 1 or above or other software that supports motion JPEG such as AMCAP The video resolution for videoconferencing applications is generally 320 x 240 For more information about the operation of videoconference application software refer to its respective help documentation 39 AgfaPhoto DV 5580Z SPECIFICATIONS Item Description Image sensor 1 2 5 CMOS sensor Effective pixels 5 0 megapixels Image resolution lt Still image gt 7 7M 3200 x 2400 FW interpolation 5M 2560 x 1920 3M 2048 x 1536 1M 1280 x 960 VGA 640 x 480 lt Video clip gt 1440 x 1080 30 fps 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 3 F3 7 Focal Length 6 4 32 mm Focus range Macro Wide 10cm infinity Tele 1m infinity Standard Wide 50cm infinity Tele 1m infinity Shutter speed 1 1 4000 sec LCD monitor 2 5 full color LTPS LCD 153K pixels Self timer 10 sec delay 2 sec delay Exposure compensation 1 8EV 1 8EV in 0 3EV increments White balance Auto Daylight Cloudy
21. di E User manual AgfaPhoto DV 5580Z 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 W Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna W Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver W Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected W Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Use of shielded cable is required to comply wit
22. e default mode is Video Mode 2 Press the MENU button 3 Select the desired option item with the 4 MODE v MENU buttons and press the s button to enter its respective menu 4 Select the desired setting with the 4 MODE v MENU buttons and press the s button 5 To exit from the menu press the O button Scene Select from 9 different scene modes in accordance with the shooting conditions Blank Auto amp Portrait Night Sports Landscape Sunset Beach Snow F Spotlight 48 User Setting Self timer This activates the self timer and sets the delay time Blank Off 92s 2 Sec 10s 10 Sec Size This sets the size of the video clips to be captured E 1440 x 1080 E 1280 x 720 VGA 640 x 480 Quality This sets the quality compression at which the video clips is to be captured M Fine fa Standard L3 Economy A ile BB S t F X 30 AgfaPhoto DV 5580Z EV Your digital video camera adjusts the exposure of each shot automatically However if the subject is very dark or very bright you may override the digital video camera s automatic exposure determination to make the subject brighter or darker This is called EV compensation The EV compensation can be adjusted from 1 8EV to 1 8EV W Balance This sets the white balance for a variety of lighting conditions and permits images to
23. ect date to On or Off with the 4 MODE v MENU buttons and press the s button m On The date of the image will also be printed m Off The date of the image will not be printed 10 Select Print with the 4 MODE v MENU buttons and press the s button 11 Select Execute with the 4 MODE v MENU buttons and press the s button W This creates a file containing the DPOF information and when the operation is finished the screen returns to the playback mode W The DPOF icon 3 is displayed on each image that has DPOF settings 28 AgfaPhoto DV 5580Z Deleting Images Video Clips Audio Files 1 Press the button 2 Select the file you wish to delete with the lt Ox gt X buttons Press the MENU button 4 Select Delete File or Delete All with the 4 MODE v MENU buttons and press the s e button W Delete File Deletes the current file W Delete All Deletes all files 5 Select Yes to delete Select No to cancel 6 Press the s button to confirm 29 gt Play Delete File Delete All Slide Show 5 Sec Protect Single DPOF Next Menu AgfaPhoto DV 5580Z MENU OPTIONS Video Menu This menu is for the basic settings to be used when shooting video clips T Video 9 Sharpness Standard 82 Video 82 Video Scene W Balance Self timer Digi Zoom Off Size 1280 x 720 Metering Center Quality Standard Color Standard EV Contrast Standard 1 Th
24. eo camera Even when the shutter button is pressed the digital video does not shoot The SD SDHC memory card does not have any free capacity Insert anew SD SDHC memory card or delete unwanted files The video camera is not in shooting mode Set the video camera to shoot ing mode The SD SDHC memory card is write protected Remove the write protection The video camera cannot focus The lens is dirty Wipe clean with a soft dry cloth or lens paper The distance to the subject is smaller than the effective range Place your subject within the effective focus range Files cannot be deleted The file is protected Cancel protection The SD SDHC memory card is write protected Remove the write protection Cannot download images The free space on the hard disk in your computer may be insufficient 42 Check whether the hard disk has a space for running Windows and if the drive for loading image files has capacity at least of the memory card inserted in the video camera AgfaPhoto DV 5580Z Customer care More information on the complete AgfaPhoto digital camera product range can be found at www plawa com and www plawausa com Service amp Repair USA Canada 1 866 475 2605 www plawausa com Support Service USA Canada support apdc plawausa com Service amp Repair Hotline EU 00800 752 921 00 from a landline only Service amp Su
25. es 3 images continuously Image Stab This sets whether or not to use image stabilization at the moment of capturing an image This function minimizes the influences of hand shaking when you want to capture an image Off On Metering Refer to the section in this manual titled Metering in the Video Menu for further details Color Refer to the section in this manual titled Color in the Video Menu for further details Contrast Refer to the section in this manual titled Contrast in the Video Menu for further details Sharpness Refer to the section in this manual titled Sharpness in the Video Menu for further details 33 AgfaPhoto DV 5580Z Playback Menu In this menu choose which settings are to be used for still image video clip playback gt Play Delete File Delete All Next Menu Slide Show 5 Sec Protect Single DPOF Next Menu 1 Press the button 2 Press the MENU button 3 Select the desired option item with the 4 MODE v MENU buttons and press the s button to enter the respective menu 4 Selectthe desired setting with the 4 MODE v MENU buttons and press the s button 5 To exit the menu press the O button Delete File Refer to the section in this manual titled Deleting Images Video Clips Audio Files for further details Delete All Refer to the section in this manual titled Deleting Images Video Clips Audio Files for further details Slide Show
26. h 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 need to 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 AgfaPhoto DV 5580Z 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 the 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 es
27. hore Do not place the camera on sloping or unstable surfaces This might cause the camera to fall or topple over causing damage Keep the battery out of the reach of children Swallowing the battery might cause poisoning If the battery is accidentally swallowed consult a physician immediately Do not use the camera while you are walking driving or riding a motorcycle This might cause you to fall over or result in a traffic accident Only use batterya with intact external seals Do not use battery whose seals have been damaged or removed This may cause leakage explosion or injury o VY VY e AgfaPhoto DV 5580Z 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 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 mig
28. ht 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 aftera long period of continuous use The battery becomes hot during use Touching a hot battery might cause burns Do not cover the camera or wrap it in cloths 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 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 CLO VY OO OO O SO AgfaPhoto DV 5580Z 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 a battery that has passed its expiry date is an exception it may affect the number of images that can be captured Therefore to maximize its
29. iew a wider angle of the image W The status of digital magnification is displayed on the zoom status bar W At 1440 x 1080 video mode the preview can reach digital zoom to 2x At 1280 x 720 and 640 x 480 video mode the preview can reach digital zoom to 4x 2 Press the s button to capture record the image video clip Md W To activate the digital zoom function set Digi Zoom to On in the capture or video menu W After impact or sudden shock the image on LCD monitor may be blurred Turn off the digital video camera and on again Using the Assist Light When capturing still images video clips in dark places you can turn on the LED assist light at the front of the digital video camera to help brighten and focuse on the subject 1 In video capture mode press the O button to turn the LED assist light on or off ul W The assist light can only be activated in capture or video mode When the digital video camera is switched to playback or audio mode the assist light will turn off automatically 20 AgfaPhoto DV 5580Z Recording Shots using Face Detection Technology Face Detection Technology can identify and focus on human faces in an image This advanced function simultaneously detects up to 9 human faces regardless of their position in the scene White frame Green frame Face detection function is on Focus lock Out of focus 1 In capture mode toggle the amp button until the amp icon
30. m the Setup menu press the gt button Choosing the Language Specify in which language menus and messages are to be displayed on the LCD monitor 1 Press the MENU button 2 Select Setup menu with the gt M button MI V Setup 3 Select Language with the 4 MODE v MENU Language English buttons and press the button Beep On 4 Select the displayed language with the 4 MODE Format Next Menu v MENU buttons and press the s button LCD Bright 0 W The setting will be stored Date Time Next Menu 17 AgfaPhoto DV 5580Z Formatting the Memory Card This utility formats the SD SDHC memory card and deletes all stored images videoclips and data 1 Press the MENU button 2 Select Setup menu with the gt button ET 3 Select Format with the 4 MODE v MENU Language English buttons and press the s button Beep On 4 Select Yes with the 4 MODE v MENU Format Next Menu buttons and press the s button LCD Bright 0 W To cancel formatting select No and press Date Time Next Menu the button gt Exit M fe 5 To exit from the Setup menu press the button Format Format Card e No Yes 18 AgfaPhoto DV 5580Z CAPTURE MODE Your digital video camera is equipped with a 2 5 full color LTPS LCD monitor to help you capture playback images and video clips or adjust menu settings Recording Video Clips 1 on v Press
31. over and make sure it is locked securely W Be sure to format the SD SDHC memory card with this video camera before its initial usage d 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 LOCK Y LOCK W To save edit or delete data on an SD SDHC memory card you must unlock the card W 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 W Be careful not to drop the battery when opening or closing the battery cover 3 Write protect tab Write protection state 13 AgfaPhoto DV 5580Z Charging the Battery Charge the battery fully with the supplied battery charger before use 1 Insert the battery into the battery charger W The battery should be inserted into the charger with the label to the back 2 Connect the power cord to the charger and insert the plug into a wall outlet W The status LED on the charger lights red when charging has started and lights green when charging is completed The LED also lights green if no battery is inserted into the charger W Charging time varies according to the ambient temperature and the status of battery W Remove the battery after charging
32. pecially 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 AgfaPhoto DV 5580Z 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 in rain snow on the beach or near the s
33. 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 the used battery in accordance with recycling 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 This symbol mark crossed out wheeled bin indicates separate collection of waste batteries in the EU countries The batteries provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste Please use the return and collection systems available in your country for the disposal of the waste batteries If a chemical symbol is printed beneath the symbol mark this chemical symbol means that the batteries contains a heavy metal at a certain OOo concentration It is indicated as follows
34. pport Hotline Germany 0900 1000 042 1 49 euros min from a German landline only Online Service International contact support apdc plawa com Manufactured by plawa feinwerktechnik GmbH amp Co KG BleichereistraRe 18 73066 Uhingen Germany AgfaPhoto is used under license of Agfa Gevaert NV amp Co KG Agfa Gevaert NV amp Co KG does not manufacture this product or provide any product warranty or sup port For service support and warranty information contact the distributor or manufac turer Contact AgfaPhoto Holding GmbH www agfaphoto com 43
35. the I button until the digital video camera turns on W The default mode is Video Mode Compose the image on the LCD monitor Press the s button to start recording To stop recording press the s button W The recording time depends on the storage media size and the subject to be recorded oto d If the acess 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 quality lower than the current one When using an SDHC memory card to record high resolution video clips higher than Class 4 is recommended to prevent recording from discontinuing Capturing Still Images 1 Pressthe l button until the digital video camera turns on Press the MODE button to switch to capture mode Compose the image on the LCD monitor Press the s button to capture the image 19 AgfaPhoto DV 5580Z Using the Zoom Function Using a combination of 5x optical zoom and 4x digital zoom permits zoom photogra phy at up to 20x magnification While the digital zoom can be a useful feature the more an image is enlarged zoomed the more pixelated grainier it will appear To capture a zoomed image video clip perform the following steps 1 Compose the image on the LCD monitor W Press the T Q button to zoom in on the subject and enlarge the subject on the LCD monitor m Press the lt 5 W button to v
36. yback audio files anytime and anywhere 1 Press the MODE button to switch to audio mode 2 Press the s button to start audio recording ales W To stop recording press the s button 00 03 06 Playing Back Audio Files 1 Press the button 2 Select the desired audio clip with the ZO gt buttons 3 Press the s button to begin playback W To pause press the s button again W To stop playback press the v MENU button W To adjust the volume use the 9 W T Q buttons 23 AgfaPhoto DV 5580Z PLAYBACK MODE You can play back all the recorded files on the LCD monitor Playing Back Video Clips Press the button W The last recorded file appears on the LCD monitor 2 Select the desired video clip with the lt O gt buttons 3 Press the s button to start video playback W To pause video playback press the s button W To cancel pause press the s button again W To adjust the volume use the E W T Q buttons 4 To stop video playback press the v MENU button and return to the start of the video clip vl W Video clips cannot be displayed rotated or enlarged W To play the video clip back on your computer you can use Windows Media Player 9 or higher version Windows Vista users can use Windows Movie Maker Playing Back Still Images Press the gt button A W The last recorded file appears on the LCD gt Team monitor 2 Select
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