AIPTEK A-V5Z5S Camcorder User Manual
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1. PAL Germany England Italy Netherlands China Japan and Hong Kong Set flicker frequency to 50Hz Flicker Set flicker frequency to 60Hz Disable Auto off function cin The camera automatically shuts down when staying inactive for over 1 minute Autol 3 min The camera automatically shuts down when staying inactive for over 3 minutes 5 min The camera automatically shuts down when staying inactive for over 5 minutes Format the storage medium Note that all files stored in the Format medium will be gone Restore factory defaults Note that your current settings will be overridden Default Menu items in Setting mode continued Flicker settings table sven ve 6 oe oom ome oe com Battery Life Indicator KI Full battery life Kog Moderate battery life Low battery life The flash strobe and the LED lights will be disabled Empty battery life Note To avoid sudden outage of power supply you are recommended to replace the battery when the icon indicates low battery life Battery Life Number of shots Recording time minute shoot every 30 seconds resolution is set to 720P 60f flash is off 1080x720 60f resolution is set to 5M 2592x1944 Note This table is for your reference only The actual battery life depends on your battery type and recharge level 13 Storage Capacity Video min Still picture HD 1080P 30f PERE HD 720P 60f 3 7 SD ca2. the Joystick right To disable this function move the Joystick right again AF lock switch Recording a voice clip 1 Power on the camcorder 2 Press the MODE key to enter the MODE menu 3 Use the Joystick switch to select the Voice Recorder mode and press OK to enter the menu screen 4 Press the Record button to start recording 5 Press the Record button again to stop recording Taking a still picture 1 Adjust the focus Normally the camcorder can auto focus without adjusting focus If you want to take close up pictures you can push the Up button to switch to Macro mode Y J 2 Zooming Move the Zoom button up or down to zoom in or zoom out the screen 3 Press the Shutter button half way down and hold for the camcorder to auto focus When the focus frame t J 8 turns green press the button fully down to take a still picture Due to the sensor capture feature the LCD preview and ratio of still picture capture will vary depending upon different video resolution settings The image capture of the camera is set where as video resolutions are different Video resolution Taking pictures and focusing 16 9 ratio 4 3 ratio HD 1080P 1440x1080 HD 60f 1280x720 WVGA 60f 848x480 Continuous shot While in preview mode you can capture continuous images at video resolution by clicking and holding down the Joy
3. HD DY Camcorder 3 9900000000009 9990000 99000009 A U ser s Manual Welcome Dear user thanks for purchasing this product Much investment in time and effort has gone into its development and it is our hope that it will give you many years of trouble free service Safety Notice Do not drop puncture or disassemble the camera otherwise the warranty will be voided Avoid all contact with water and dry hands before using Do not expose the camera to high temperature or leave it in direct sunlight Doing so may damage the camera Use the camera with care Avoid pressing hard on the camera body For your own safety avoid using the camera when there is a storm or lightning Do not use batteries of different specifications Doing so may lead to the potential for serious damage 7 Remove the battery during long periods between usage as a deteriorated battery may affect the functionality of the camera 8 Remove the battery if it shows signs of leaking or distortion 9 Use only the accessories supplied by the manufacturer 10 Keep the camera out of the reach of infants 11 Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type 12 Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions ons WN FCC Compliance Statement g Op This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC R
4. On Off Enable Disable auto focus function z Enable Disable stabilizer function Stabilizer function can prevent Stabilizer On Off the image from blurring causing by hand shake Tungsten 5 Menu items in Playback mode Power on Press the MODE button Use the Joystick to switch to My Works mode Select Video Picture or Voice folder Press the OK button Press the MENU button Delete One Delete current file Delete All Delete all pictures and video audio files stored in the memory Single multiple or all files can be locked A locked file cannot Lock Yes No be erased by a delete function While the formatting function will erase all locked unlocked files Repeat All All The camera displays images video clips in sequence You can press the OK key to stop the slide show video play If there are no files in the camera no items will be seen 12 5 Menu items in Setting mode Power on gt Press the MODE button Select the Setting 4 mode Press the OK button 6 ee a iaeano aroo Disable beep sound Beep Oooo Enable beep sound Disable beep sound but keep Shutter sound Brightness while a negative value makes the LCD dimmer Set TV system compatibility to NTSC This option is suitable for Mag America Taiwan Japan and Korea areas TV System Set TV system compatibility to PAL This option is suitable for
5. To stop press the OK key Fast backward During playing use the Joystick to move left To stop press the OK key Use the Joystick to move up or down Lock Release zoom When the zoom ratio is greater than 1 0x press the Picture ratio OK key Browse the enlarged When the zoom ratio is locked use the Joystick to picture browse the picture Playing back your recordings on PC Installing software Please notice that the recorded videos are mov format So you need some special programs to view the recordings on PC For first time use please make sure you have QuickTime 7 0 or above player on your PC If not please download the QuickTime player from the website OR Please install the software on the bundled CD Connecting to PC and Saving files After the software is properly installed on your PC please follow the procedures listed below 1 Turn on the camcorder 2 Connect the camcorder with SD card inserted to your computer with the USB cable 3 Adialogue window will appear automatically Please select the item Open folder to view files and click OK 4 If the dialogue window does not appear automatically you may double click on My computer and open the Removable Drive 5 Double click on the DCIM file folder 6 Double click on the 100MEDIA file folder 7 Copy the files you wish to keep and save them to the desired location on your computer N Connecting the ca
6. cvevecsccarbusccnssaesturanecscouphantenconanancnsscceaeeneeniences 13 13 eana E Eeee nEn tnt ae me EERE eee ee 14 System Requirements cussssotisceonnideccunsncs cance gioinneussganddqueabnncamannensnmaaisas 14 15 Getting Started Knowing your camcorder parts Internal Microphone Lens Speaker External Microphone Flash strobe LCD monitor Joystick 5 way avid AV connector Zoom in out button Earphone gt USB connector T HD OUT MODE button ona orf i Shutter button LLN ool zZ Delete butt Strap hook __ elete button W Macro mode switch E Play button l MEN Flash switch U buton Resolution switch Record button AF lock switch 1 Installing the battery 1 Press the Push button first and slide the battery cover open 2 Place the accessory Li lon 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 replace the battery cover Charging the battery Please charge the battery at least 8 hours fo
7. e AV cable 1 Power on your TV and switch the TV to AV mode 2 Connect the audio and video ends of the AV cable yellow white red color to the TV AV IN jacks 3 Power on the camcorder 4 Connect the other end of the AV cable to the AV port on your camcorder When the pop up message appears on the screen please select AV Out Advanced Operations 5 Menu operation The menu items provide several options for you to fine tune your camera functions The following table gives details on menu operations Bring up the menu Press the MENU button Move the highlight bar Use the Joystick to move up or down Enter sub menu Confirm an item Press the OK key Exit menu Go back to upper menu Press the MENU button when in sub menu 5 Menu items in Camera mode Power on Press the Menu button tem opon O O O HD 1080P 30f Set the video resolution to HD 1080P 1440x1080 pixels Video HD 60f 720P Set the video resolution to HD 60f 1280x720 pixels Resolution WVGA 60f DVD Set the video resolution to WVGA 60f 848x480 pixels The flash is forced to fire in every shot Flash Strobe The flash automatically fires when the lighting is insufficient The flash is disabled Enabling this setting allows you to take a photograph with a dark background Since the shutter speed will slow down when taking photographs at a dark place we recommend using a tripod to NightShot O
8. mcorder to TV Please follow the below instructions to connect your camcorder and TV via accessory AV cables for real time display You can display your video clips and still pictures on your TV sharing them with your friends and family Connecting the camcorder to HDTV HD TV hereby means the HDTV built in component input ports thus can perform HD high resolution quality while connected green blue red AV cable gt Do not plug in Yellow Cable lt Component Video cable gt Turn on your HD TV Turn on the Camcorder 3 Plug one end of the component video cable into the Component Video IN port on the HDTV and the other end into the HD OUT port on the Camcorder Plug one end of the other AV cable into the Component Audio IN port on the HDTV and the other end into the AV port on the Camcorder Please do not plug in the yellow connector to the HDTV s AV IN Press the input switch mode on the HDTV and select Component Input If you record an HD resolution clip while connected to your HD TV the TV display video resolution will down size to WVGA resolution due to data bit rate but the recorded file will remain HD with no change The HD TV will display your video clips in 1080i 60 fields resolution mode although it is recorded in 1080P 30 frames setting Connecting the camcorder to Standard TV TV Traditional CRT TV AV mod
9. n E LS For more information on camcorder details and more advanced operations please refer to the electronic manual included in the accessory CD HD DY Camcorc 82 486 90010 000v1 0
10. n Off eliminate blurring from hand shake Warning Noise increases when NightShot is enabled Warning The stabilizer function is disabled when NightShot is enabled Enabling this setting allows you to take a photograph with a dark background Since the shutter speed will slow down when taking EV 2 2 photographs at a dark place we recommend using a tripod to eliminate blurring from hand shake Warning Noise increases when NightShot is enabled Enable Disable the selftimer After the selftimer is turned on the Selftimer On Off camera will have ten seconds delay before recording when the Shutter button is pressed 5 Menu items in Camera mode continued ltem Option Description Continuous Shot at video resolution Enable Disable continuous shot function The camera automatically adjusts white balance This setting is suitable for outdoor recording in sunny weather This setting is suitable for recording in cloudy weather or shady Cloudy White environments Bal Sone This setting is suitable for indoor recording with fluorescent lamp Fluorescent lighting or environments with high color temperature Tungsten ms setting is suitable for indoor recording with incandescent lamp lighting or environments with low color temperature Make recordings in natural color Effect Sa amp Black amp White Make recordings in black and white Classic Make recordings in sepia toned color AF Lock
11. ould void Your authority to operate such equipment If the time arises to throw away your product please recycle all the components possible C 6 w RoHS Batteries and rechargeable batteries are not to be disposed in your domestic waste Please recycle SS them at your local recycling point Together we can help to protect the environment Table of Contents Getting 1 Knowing your camcorder PAINS ssccistsincscseiccinnindeaasandeceranbbbiautesneenpeannnde 1 Installing the gt 2 2 Charging the battery 0 ntre 2 Inserting a memory 2 Turning on off your anc eedeeesdecacvcaasebedeleddels 2 000 3 Reading LC 3 Basic onidan iiia 4 Recording a video clip iwarcsatittsonniccarnessssaincaaaghceansasuedddaconppanatinenpaaautennsaes 4 Recording a voice ClO scrcccrenssnnannsandinadanmsveinaahssinantiaionsincnmtadinhaaammniadunaiss 4 Taking ucicssncsrtctssasscranthsacnactaceuscetsacsanbbiasenenssiuahshoneseesaamitonts 5 Playing back your 6 Playing back your recordings on C cisccissciicninssrdanaiatviermmateansteaaradiecsises 7 Connecting the camcorder to TV sccccsisass ccvecixwesssasaunse Gedeiaadicuniasianerriandens 8 Advanced Operations ccccccsseeeseeseseeeseeeeeeseeeneeenes 10 0 10 Menu items in Camera 0 07 10 Menu items 11 Menu items in Setting mode 12 Battery Life WIC AO lcci snctea
12. r first time use 1 Connect the cable Connect one end of the supplied AC adapter to the USB port of the camcorder and the other end to a wall outlet OR Connect one end of the supplied USB cable to the USB port of the camcorder and the other end to a powered PC Make sure the camcorder is powered off 2 The charging LED turns red and the charge starts 3 When the charging is interrupted or the battery pack is fully charged the charging LED will turn green When using a PC to charge the battery do not power on the camcorder or the charge will stop Inserting a memory card optional To insert a memory card do the followings 1 Open the SD MMC card cover 2 Gently push the card until the card reaches the bottom of the slot To remove the memory card gently push the card and it will pop up Then pull the card out of the slot Turning on off your camcorder Open the LCD monitor or press and hold down the Power button for 1 second to turn on the camcorder To turn off the camcorder press and hold down the Power button for 1 3 seconds or close the LCD monitor If the camcorder stays inactive for a long period of time it may automatically shut down due to the Auto Off setting Setting language 1 Power on the camcorder 2 Press the MODE key to enter the MODE menu 3 Use the Joystick switch to select the Setting mode and press OK to enter the menu screen 4 Use the Joystick to select the Lang
13. rd 256MB SD card 1GB SD card 2GB SD card 4GB Note The actual value of capacity may vary up to 30 depending on the color saturation and complexity of your subject and surroundings System Requirements Q QuickTime System requirements are different in different video resolution settings Video Resolution PC system requirements HD 1080P 1440x1080 OS Windows XP SP2 Vista or above 30fps CPU Pentium 4 3 2GHz Core 2 Dual or above System RAM 1GB 2GB recommended Graphic card 256MB of RAM HD 60f 1280x720 60fps OS Windows XP SP2 Vista or above CPU Pentium 4 3 2GHz or above WVGA 601 848x480 60fps System RAM 512MB 1GB recommended Graphic card 256MB of RAM 14 Specifications Description 5 Mega 2592x1944 pixels Still image 5M 2592x1944 Resolution 1440x1080 HD 1080P 1280x720 HD 60f 848x480 WVGA 60f Digital zoom 4X 2X in 1080P mode File format MOV JPEG WAV 1440x1080 up to 30fps HD 1080P Video frame rate 1280x720 up to 60fps HD 60f 848x480 up to 60fps WVGA 60f SD MMC card up to 32GB SDHC HDTV Component out NTSC PAL system supported internal stereo external mic jack Yes both in still image and video modes Electronic Image Stabilization Only available in 720P 60fps and WVGA 60 fps the video resolution mode NP60 compatible Li ion rechargeable battery Note Specifications are subject to change without notificatio
14. stick The camcorder will continuously snap shots up to 10 per second until you release the Joystick or until the memory is full Continuous shot function is disabled in HD 1080P 30f mode OK key Joystick 5 way 5 Playing back your recordings 1 Press the MODE button and use the Joystick to switch to My Works mode Or press the Play Pause button on the left side of the LCD monitor 2 There are three folders below My works Video Picture and Voice Select Video Picture or Voice and then press the OK key to enter the index mode 3 Operations in playback mode Index mode Shift between Index In Index mode press the OK key to switch to Full pus mode and Full screen mode In Full screen mode press the MENU screen mode button to switch to Index mode J Full screen mode 1 In Index mode Use the Joystick to move the highlight box 2 In Full screen mode Use the Joystick to move left or right Start olayin When selected in full screen mode the file paying automatically starts playing Pause Resume playing During playing While paused press the OK key Shift between files 7 ine volume During playing use the Joystick to move up or down Video amp Audio Stop playing During playing press the MODE button Peur ne Press the Shutter button preview screen Fastforward During playing use the Joystick to move right
15. uage item and then Press OK to confirm 5 Move the Joystick up down to select a language 6 When done press OK to confirm the setting Reading LCD indicators Mode icon Video resolution Picture resolution Continuous shot AF lock Focus Internal memory SD card inserted Battery life 8 Digital zoom 9 Optical zoom 10 Zoom ratio indicator Flash White balance Remaining recordable time NightShot Stabilizer Recording time Basic Operations 5 Recording a video clip 1 Adjust the focus Normally the camcorder can auto focus without adjusting focus If you want to take close up pictures you can push the Up button to switch to Macro mode Y 2 Zooming Move the Zoom button up or down to zoom in or zoom out the screen 3 Press the Record button to start recording 4 Press the Record button again to stop recording fr The zoom function is also available during recording except in macro mode The camcorder has built in electronic stabilizer which can only be activated in HD 720P 60f WVGA 60f In HD 1080P 30f mode this function is disabled It s normal that the camcorder will feel slightly warm with continuous use recording due to its high performance S AF lock When recording in one spot without zooming in zooming out or moving around you can activate the AF lock function by moving
16. ules Operation is subjected to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause 9 T harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference a 6 5 received including interference that may cause undesired operation 5 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with limits for a 5 Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in residential installations 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 interference to radio or television equipment reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Move the equipment away from the receiver Plug the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for additional suggestions You are cautioned that any change or modifications to the equipment not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance c
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