Aluratek CINECAM AHDVC01F - Manual

Highlights and Application Status Icons
LCD screen
Macro switch
Speaker
Battery door
Strap hook
SD card slot
Battery
LED indicator
Lens
Microphone
USB interface
USB switch
DC in only
Video out
Audio out
Mode / Menu
Left
UP
Right
DELETE /
Power ON / OFF
REC
Down
Playback
HD DV Camcorder
Quick Start Guide
AHDVC01F
qsg Q10121 Copyright © 2009 Aluratek, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Thank you for choosing Aluratek’s® CINECAM HD DV Camcorder. In addition to making
sure only quality materials are used for manufacturing, Aluratek® is also dedicated to
provide the best customer satisfaction and support.
The goal of Aluratek is to embody "Simple Elegance" in every product it designs,
manufactures and sells.
The product focus of Aluratek is to bring simple yet elegant connectivity solutions to
the consumers to enhance their consumer electronics, communications and computing
experience. Each product is carefully designed with the consumer in mind. Each
product is solution-driven to address the need of the consumers and deliberately
planned to provide the ultimate user experience.
Read this guide thoroughly and follow the installation and operation procedures
carefully to prevent any damage to the unit and / or any of the devices it connects to.
Introduction
Features:
• Easy to use, pocket-sized digital camcorder
• Simple user interface lets you start recording in seconds
• Convenient flip-out USB connector plugs directly into your computer to
transfer your pictures and videos
• Convenient and fun way to easily upload your photos and videos to social
networking sites such as Facebook, MySpace and YouTube etc.
• Expand the memory capacity up to 32GB with the SD/SDHC expansion card slot
• 5.0 Mega Pixels CMOS Sensor with 3x Digital Zoom
• Color LTPS 2.4" LCD display
• 32MB built-in flash memory
• 720p resolutions (1280 x 720) with sound / 60 FPS @ WVGA with sound
• Built-in Lithium ion battery - up to two hours continuous use
• 1 Year Warranty
Requirements:
• Windows XP(SP2) / Vista or later OR Mac 10.4.9 or later
• Available USB port
Features and Requirements
Your order has been carefully packaged and inspected. The following should be included in your package. Please
inspect the contents of the package to ensure that you have received all items and that nothing has been damaged.
If you discover a problem, please contact us immediately for assistance.
Power Adapter
Package Contents
Settings
aluratek.com
Quick Start Guide Warranty / Registration Card
Cinecam
HD DV Camcorder
(x2) AV Cables
Lithium Ion Battery Hand Strap Carrying Case
Installation CD
Connect to Computer
Operating Instructions
STEP 1. Installing the Battery:
The battery is not fully charged and must be fully charged before first use. It is
recommended to charge the battery for a minimum of 2 hours.
1. Open the battery cover.
2. Insert the 3.7V Li-ion rechargeable battery into the camera.
3. Replace the battery cover.
4. Power on / off by holding for 3 seconds.
STEP 2. Inserting a Memory Card (not included)
AHDVC01F has a very small amount (32MB) of built-in memory. It is highly
recommended to increase the memory capacity with a SD or SDHC memory
card (not included). Follow the instructions below to insert the optional SD /
SDHC memory card into the camera.
1. Turn off the camera.
2. Open the battery door.
3. Insert the SD card into the camera.
Note: There is only one correct direction to insert the SD memory card into the slot. Do not force the
card into the slot, or else it may damage both the camera and the SD memory card.
Note: Most memory cards come pre formatted. If your memory card is not formatted, please follow
these simple procedures.
3. Different resolutions will be displayed. Select the desired resolution by using
the (▲) or (▼) button and press the REC button to confirm the selection.
720P30 (1280 x 720), WVGA (848 x 480), QVGA (320 x 240).
PHOTO
1. Press and hold the MODE/MENU button in photo mode to enter the photo
set up menu.
2. Select the SIZE icon by pressing the (▼) button and press the button to
confirm.
3. Different resolutions will be displayed. Select the desired resolution by using
the (▲) or (▼) buttons and press the REC button to confirm the selection.
3.0M (2048 x 1536), 5M (2592 x 1944), 8M (3200 x 2400).
STEP 3. Taking Video or Photographs:
1. Power on AHDVC01F. Hold for 3 seconds
2. Press the MODE / MENU button to select the photo mode ( ) or video
mode ( ) .
Radio and TV Interference Statement
If you need further assistance, please contact the Aluratek support department for troubleshooting prior to returning this device.
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.aluratek.com/support
WARNING!!! This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a
Class B digital device, 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 instruction, 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 whatever measures may be
required to correct the interference.
Aluratek warrants this product against defect in material or workmanship for 1 Year
from the date of purchase.
This warranty becomes invalid if the factory-supplied serial number or "warranty void"
sticker has been removed or altered on the product.
This warranty does not cover:
A) Cosmetic damage or damage due to acts of God
B) Accident, misuse, abuse, negligence or modification of any part of the product.
C) Damage due to improper operation or maintenance, connection to improper equipment,
or attempted repair by anyone other than Aluratek.
D) Products sold AS IS or WITH FAULTS.
IN NO EVENT SHALL ALURATEK'S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE
PRODUCT FROM DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, IT'S ACCOMPANYING
SOFTWARE, OR IT'S DOCUMENTATION.
Aluratek makes no warranty or representation, expressed, implied, or statutory, with
respect to it's products, contents or use of this documentation and all accompanying
software, and specifically disclaims it's quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for
any particular purpose. Aluratek reserves the right to revise or update it's product, software
or documentation without obligation to notify any individual or entity.
Warranty
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Display photographs, video clips, camera settings and menu.
Normal mode: photographs from 0.5m - infinity. Macro mode: close-up photographs (11cm - 18cm).
For sound output.
Door for battery & SD card.
Hook for attaching the wrist strap to the camera.
SD card storage location.
3.7V Li-ion battery.
Illuminates while recharging battery.
Records the image to be taken. Note: Keep the lens clean. Dirt and fingerprints will affect the quality of the picture.
For voice input.
Download photographs and video clips to a computer.
Slide it to pop-up the USB interface.
Recharge the battery via the power adapter provided.
Connecting the video cable to TV.
Connecting the audio cable to TV.
Press it to select PHOTO or VIDEO mode. For PHOTO or VIDEO setting, press and hold it for 2~3 seconds.
For LEFT selection in menu mode.
For UP selection in menu mode. Digital zoom in. / For exposure value set up.
For RIGHT selection in menu mode. / For exposure value set up in photo or video mode.
Press and hold it for 2 seconds to turn ON/OFF the unit. Press it to delete file in PLAYBACK mode.
Press this button to take photographs or to start/stop recording a video clip, or to confirm changes in menu mode.
For DOWN selection in menu mode. Digital zoom out. / For exposure value set up.
Press it to enter PLAYBACK mode.
Battery indicator
White balance
Selected Resolution
Recording mode
Normal / Macro
mode indicator
Zoom
Date stamp
Counting indicator
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The batteries are full.
The batteries are empty.
White balance selection.
Photo - 3M, 5M, 8M
Video - QVGA, WVGA, 720P30
Photograph mode.
Videos capture mode.
Normal mode (0.5m – infinity).
Macro mode (11cm –18cm).
Show zoom value.
Date / Time / Date and Time / Off
Show time left in DV mode
Show pictures left in DC mode
Show recording time during recording
Quality
Size
Super Fine / Fine
(Default) /Normal
3.0M pixel resolution
5.0M pixel resolution
8.0M pixel resolution Picture quality setting
2048 x 1536
2592 x 1944
3200 x 2400
Flicker 60Hz
50Hz Main American electricity frequency
Main European electricity frequency
Resolution
Quality
720P30
WVGA
QVGA
Super Fine / Fine
(Default) /Normal HD (1280x720), up to 30fps
WVGA (848x480), up to 60fps
QVGA (320x240), up to 30fps
Picture quality setting
White Balance
Contrast
Sharpness
AE meter
ISO
Auto (Default)
Sunny
Cloudy
Fluorescent
Incandescent
Standard / Hard / Soft
Standard / Hard / Soft
Center / Average / Spot
Auto/100/200/400 Automatic white balance
Selected for Sunny surrounding
Selected for cloudy surrounding
Selected for fluorescent surrounding
Selected for Incandescent lighting
Contrast setting
Sharpness setting
Auto exposure setting
ISO setting Date / Time
Display
Format
Default
Auto Power-Off
Year / Month / Day /
Hour / Minute
Off
Date
Time
Date / Time
Yes / No
Yes / No
Off
3 mins
5 mins Date and Time setting
No display
Display the Date
Display the time
Display the Date and Time
Format the SD card
Restore to default setting
Auto Power-Off off
Auto power off in 3 mins if no operation
Auto power off in 5 mins if no operation
Formatting the Memory or SD Card:
Warning: Formatting will erase everything on the card
1. In photo / video set up mode, select SETUP icon by pressing ( ) button to
enter basic set up mode.
2. Select FORMAT icon by pressing the (▼) button and press button to
confirm, select YES by pressing the ( ) button.
3. Press the button to confirm formatting the SD card.
Setting the Resolution:
AHDVC01F can be set to different resolutions.
VIDEO
1. Press and hold the MODE / MENU button in video mode to enter the video
set up menu.
2. Select the RESOLUTION by pressing the (▼) button and press the
button to enter the resolution selection.
3. Depending on the distance to the object being photographed, use Macro switch
to adjust the distance. Select the flower symbol ( ) to take a close up photo-
graph (11cm –18cm). To take video or photograph of surroundings or people
(0.5m - infinity), set the Macro switch to Normal mode ( ).
4. Use the LCD screen to aim the object you wish to take video or photograph.
5. Press the button once to take the picture, or press the button to
start / stop video recording.
Caution: 1) Taking picture for fast-moving object is not recommended.
2) Image may be distorted when taking picture in a moving vehicle.
Zoom IN and OUT:
AHDVC01F has 3X zoom.
Zoom in or out by pressing the ▲or ▼ button.
STEP 4. Playback Photographs / Videos Clips :
1. Press the PLAYBACK ( ) button once to enter the photo / video playback
mode, press ( ) again to select either PHOTO / VIDEO.
Troubleshooting
Cause
Low battery power. Battery placed at wrong
polarities.
The memory card hasn’t been formatted
correctly or memory is full.
Connection failure.
1. AHDVC01F is not held steadily
2. AHDVC01F lens is dirty.
3. AHDVC01F is set to the wrong focus mode.
Problem
Can not power on the unit
Photos can not be saved when
taking pictures.
Can not find removable disk after
connecting the camera to the
computer.
Photos are blurry
Solution
Replace or install the battery correctly.
If the memory is full, use a different memory card. Format the memory card if it was
not formatted.
Warning: Format will erase everything on the card.
Make sure all cable connections are secured and restart the computer if necessary.
1. Hold AHDVC01F steadily until it beeps when taking video photo.
2. Clean the lens with soft dry cloth.
3. Set the macro/normal mode according to the distances of subject.
Photo setting: In photo mode, press the MODE / MENU button and hold for 2
to 3 sec to enter photo set up mode.
Video setting: In video mode, press the (MODE / MENU) button and hold for 2
to 3 sec to enter video set up mode.
Effect: In photo/video set up mode, select EFFECT icon by pressing ( ) button
to enter photo/video effect set up mode.
Setup: In photo/video set up mode, select SETUP icon by pressing ( ) button
to enter basic set up mode.
Language
TV standard
English/T-Chinese /
S-Chinese / French /
German / Italian /
Spanish / Portuguese /
Deutsch
NTSC
PAL
Select display language
American & Japanese video format
European video format
Note: The camera will remain the last settings when it is turned off.
REC
REC
2. Thumbnail views will be displayed. Use (▲,▼, or , ) to select photo / video.
3. Press the button to view or playback your thumbnail selection.
4. During photo playback, push the (▲or ▼) buttons to zoom in or out.
5. During photo playback, press MODE/MENU button to move up or the REC button
to move down. Press ( , ) buttons to move left or right to view a specific part of
the picture.
6. When viewing photo in full screen, press ( , ) to view previous or next photo.
7. In viewing a video clips, Press the REC button to start playing the video and
press again to stop.
8. During video playback, press the ( ) button to fast forward or press the ( )
button to rewind.
STEP 5. Delete Photographs and Video Clips:
Follow the instructions below to delete a photograph or video clip.
1. Press the PLAYBACK ( ) button once to enter the photo / video clip playback
mode then select the photograph or video that you wish to delete.
2. Press the DELETE button to enter the delete mode.
3. Press the ( , ) button to select weather to delete the selected file or delete
all then press the button to confirm.
4. Press the MODE / MENU button to exit.
REC
REC
REC REC
REC
Connect to TV
For high definition TV
For standard
definition TV
Audio
Video
Red
White
Blue
Red
Green
TV
Audio
Red
White
Yellow
TV
REC
Software Installation:
1. Insert CD to your computer.
2. Select “Install MediaImpression”
3. Follow the onscreen instruction to install the
software.
Connect to computer:
1. Power on AHDVC01F
2. Slide the USB switch to open the USB connector
3. Connect AHDVC01F to the USB port on your
computer
4. AHDVC01F will appear on your computer as a
“Removable Drive” in “My Computer”
5. You can manage your pictures/videos using the
MediaImpression software or click on the
“Removable Drive” directly.
How to upload to Youtube from MediaImpression:
1. Select the video that you like to upload
2. Click on the YouTube icon in menu bar 3. Complete your YouTube
account information 4. Fill in the video info and click “Upload”
Local (Irvine, CA): 949-419-6504
Toll free: 1-866-580-1978
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