Bell and Howell DV20HDZ User manual

Brand
Bell and Howell
Model
DV20HDZ
Type
User manual
Table of Contents
Getting To Know Your Camera ........................................................................................ 2
Preparation ..................................................................................................................... 4
Inserting and Charging the Battery ............................................................................. 4
Inserting a Memory Card (SD Card) ........................................................................... 5
Basic Operation............................................................................................................... 6
Powering the Camcorder On and Off ......................................................................... 6
Navigating the Camcorder’s Menus ............................................................................ 6
Setting the Date& Time .............................................................................................. 6
Formatting the SD Card ............................................................................................. 7
Video Mode ..................................................................................................................... 8
Recording Video ........................................................................................................ 8
Video Resolution ........................................................................................................ 8
White Balance ............................................................................................................ 9
Color ........................................................................................................................ 10
Exposure .................................................................................................................. 10
Metering ................................................................................................................... 11
Camera Mode ............................................................................................................... 12
Capturing Photos ..................................................................................................... 12
Photo Resolution ...................................................................................................... 13
Self-Timer ................................................................................................................ 13
Face Detection ......................................................................................................... 14
Macro (Close-up Photography) ................................................................................ 15
White Balance .......................................................................................................... 15
Color ........................................................................................................................ 16
Continuous Shot ...................................................................................................... 16
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Exposure .................................................................................................................. 17
Playback Mode ............................................................................................................. 18
Deleting.................................................................................................................... 18
Protecting ................................................................................................................. 19
Video Clips Playback ............................................................................................... 19
Settings Mode ............................................................................................................... 20
Language ................................................................................................................. 20
Time & Date ............................................................................................................. 21
Mute (Silent Mode) ................................................................................................... 21
Auto Off.................................................................................................................... 22
Frequency ................................................................................................................ 22
TV Mode .................................................................................................................. 23
Default Settings ........................................................................................................ 23
Formatting the SD Card ........................................................................................... 24
Download Files to Your Computer ................................................................................. 24
Software Installation ...................................................................................................... 25
Technical Specifications ................................................................................................ 27
Support ......................................................................................................................... 28
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Getting To Know Your Camera
LED Video Light
TV/HDMI/USB Jack
Video Record Button
Lens
Self-timer Indicator
Status Indicator
LCD Touchscreen
Light
Button
Microphone Menu button
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TV/HDMI/USB Jack
Speaker
Video Record Button
W/T (Zoom Out/Zoom In)
Photo Capture Button
Status Indicator
LCD Touchscreen
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Preparation
Inserting and Charging the Battery
1. Slide open the battery compartment door.
2. Insert the included lithium-ion battery into the larger slot as shown in the figure. Ensure
that the polarity on the battery match the polarity inside the battery slot.
3. To remove the battery, slide the battery latch back, and the battery will pop out from the
battery compartment.
4. To charge the battery, connect the included USB cable and AC adaptor to your
camcorder’s USB port. Charging will begin once the camcorder’s screen is closed. A red
indicator light will stay solidly lit while charging, and will turn off once charging is completed.
Please allow 3 hours to fully charge
5. Press the power button to power the camcorder on. The battery status icon will display at
the right bottom corner of the LCD screen.
Note:
x When the camera is powered off or the battery is
removed, the photos and videos saved to the
internal memory will not be retained on the next
power cycle.
x It is recommended to export the photos and
videos saved in your camera to your computer
periodically.
x Remove the battery if your camcorder will not be
used for a long term.
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Inserting a Memory Card (SD Card)
1. Slide open the battery compartment door.
2. Insert an SD card into the smaller slot as shown in the figure below. Ensure that the
direction of insertion is correct.
3. Once it is inserted correctly, audible click is heard. Do not try to force the SD card into the
slot. It can only be inserted one way.
4. To remove the SD card, press down on the card again and the card will pop out from the
memory card slot.
Note:
The maximum capacity and speed memory card
compatible with your camcorder is 32GB, class 10.
When an SD card is properly inserted, an icon
will display on the LCD screen, indicating that the
SD card is correctly installed and that all the photos
and videos you take or shoot will be saved in the
external SD card, rather than the internal memory.
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Basic Operation
Powering the Camcorder On and Off
There are two ways to power the camcorder on and off.
1. The camcorder can be powered on or off by flip-opening or flip-closing the LCD screen.
Once flip-opening the LCD screen, allow the camcorder two seconds for the CPU to initiate.
2. The camcorder can be powered on or off by pressing the power button.
Navigating the Camcorder’s Menus
You may navigate through the menus and user interface utilizing the buttons or the touch
screen. The instructions below will be outlined utilizing a combination of the physical buttons
on the camcorder body and tapping of the touchscreen. You may navigate through the
menus using the W/T (zoom buttons) and the PHOTO button when selecting a setting.
Setting the Date & Time
1. Power the camcorder on.
2. Press the MODE button to enter the main menu.
3. Tap the SETUP icon on the screen to enter the Setup menu.
4. Tap the DATE icon on the screen to enter the Date and Time setup.
5. You are presented with 3 options: Off, On and Set Date.
6. Select SET DATE by dragging up/down on the screen. Tap the green arrow key in the
top right of the screen to proceed.
7. You are presented with 6 columns, each signifying the following format:
HH : MM : SS DD : MM : YYYY
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8. Drag up/down on the screen in each column until you have completely entered your
desired time and date.
9. Once complete, tap the green arrow key in the top right of the screen to confirm and save
the setting.
10. Tap the green arrow key on the bottom to revert back to your main viewing screen.
Formatting the SD Card
Note: It is important to format the SD Card for first time use. Please note that all data stored
on the SD Card will be deleted including protected files. Be sure to download or transfer any
files you want to retain to your computer before the SD Card is formatted.
1. Power the camcorder on.
2. Press the MODE button to enter the main menu.
3. Tap the FORMAT icon In the SETUP on the screen to enter the Format menu.
4. Tap YES to format.
5. Once formatting is completed, you will be returned back to the setup menu.
6. Tap the green arrow key on the bottom to revert back to your main viewing screen.
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Video Mode
Recording Video
1. Insert a compatible SD card into the camcorder.
2. Power the camcorder on. The camcorder should default to Video Mode upon powering
up. If not, set it to Video Mode by pressing the MODE button and then tapping directly on
the VIDEO icon on the screen. Once in video mode, the Video icon will appear in the
top left.
3. Press the RECORD button to begin or end recording. The recording duration will show on
the top right of the LCD screen and a will flash on the screen.
Notes:
1. Use the T (Zoom-In) and W (Zoom-Out) buttons for zooming in and out.
2. Press the LIGHT button to enable or disable the LED video light.
3. Press the DISP button to show the on-screen display information, or to power the screen
off to conserve power.
4. The camcorder will automatically stop recording when the SD card has reached its
maximum capacity.
Video Resolution
In video mode, you can select a video resolution from four different options. A higher
resolution will record a better quality video, but will also occupy more storage on your
memory card.
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1. Once the camcorder is powered on and is in Video mode, press the MENU button to
enter the Video settings.
2. Tap the RESOLUTION icon on the screen to enter the Resolution menu.
3. Press the Zoom In/Out buttons or tap the corresponding icon on the touchscreen to
select a resolution.
1080P 30fps,720p 60fps, 720p 30fps, VGA 30fps
Note: The selected resolution icon will display at the right upper corner of the LCD screen.
4. Tap the green arrow key on the bottom to confirm the setting and exit this menu.
5. Tap the green arrow key again to revert back to your main viewing screen.
White Balance (Video Mode)
This setting is used to adjust the white balancing and color of the video based on the light
setting in a scene.
1. Once the camcorder is powered on and is in Video mode, press the MENU button to
enter the Video settings.
2. Tap the AWB icon on the screen to enter the White Balance menu.
3. Press the Zoom In/Out buttons or tap the corresponding icon on the touchscreen to
select a setting. The following settings are available:
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent or Tungsten
4. Tap the green arrow key on the bottom to confirm the setting and exit this menu.
5. Tap the green arrow key again to revert back to your main viewing screen.
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Color (Video Mode)
This setting is used to add a color filter overlay on the video when recording a video clip.
1. Once the camcorder is powered on and is in Video mode, press the MENU button to
enter the Video settings.
2. Tap the COLOR icon on the screen to enter the Color menu.
3. Press the Zoom In/Out buttons or tap the corresponding icon on the touchscreen to
select a setting. The following settings are available:
Standard, Sepia, Monochrome and Vivid
4. Tap the green arrow key on the bottom to confirm the setting and exit this menu.
5. Tap the green arrow key again to revert back to your main viewing screen.
Exposure (Video Mode)
This setting is used to manually set the exposure value to compensate for light in various
scenes.
1. Once the camcorder is powered on and is in Video mode, press the MENU button to
enter the Video settings.
2. Tap the EXPOSURE icon on the screen to enter the Exposure menu.
3. Press the Zoom In/Out buttons or tap the corresponding icon on the touchscreen to
select a setting. The following settings are available:
-3, -2, -1, 0, +1, +2, +3
4. Tap the green arrow key on the bottom to confirm the setting and exit this menu.
5. Tap the green arrow key again to revert back to your main viewing screen.
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Metering (Video Mode)
This setting is used to manually set the metering location and type to compensate for
aperture in various scenes.
1. Once the camcorder is powered on and is in Video mode, press the MENU button to
enter the Video settings.
2. Tap the METERING icon on the screen to enter the Metering menu.
3. Press the Zoom In/Out buttons or tap the corresponding icon on the touchscreen to
select a setting. The following settings are available:
Center-weighted, Multi, Spot
4. Tap the green arrow key on the bottom to confirm the setting and exit this menu.
5. Tap the green arrow key again to revert back to your main viewing screen.
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Camera Mode
Capturing Photos
1. Insert a compatible SD card into the camcorder.
2. Power the camcorder on. Set the camcorder to Camera Mode by pressing the MODE
button and then tapping directly on the CAMERA icon on the screen. Once in Camera mode,
the Camera icon will appear in the top left.
3. Press the PHOTO button to capture a photo. The amount of photos you can capture with
the memory card’s remaining capacity will be displayed in the upper right corner of the
screen. This number decreases as you capture more photos or videos.
Notes:
1. Use the T (Zoom-In) and W (Zoom-Out) buttons for zooming in and out.
2. Press the LIGHT button to enable or disable the LED video light.
3. Press the DISP button to show the on-screen display information, or to power the screen
off to conserve power.
Photo Resolution
In photo mode, you can select a photo resolution from several different options. A higher
resolution will capture a better quality photo, but will also occupy more storage on your
memory card.
1. Once the camcorder is powered on and is in Camera mode, press the MENU button to
enter the Camera settings.
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2. Tap the RESOLUTION icon on the screen to enter the Resolution menu.
3. Press the Zoom In/Out buttons or tap the corresponding icon on the touchscreen to
select a resolution. The following settings are available:
24M (5600x4200), 20M (5200x3900), 16M (4640x3480),
12M (4000x3000), 10M (3648x2736), 7MHD (3648x2048),
5M (2592x1944), 3M (2048x1536), 2MHD (1920x1080) and VGA (640x480)
Note: The selected resolution icon will display at the right upper corner of the LCD screen.
4. Tap the green arrow key on the bottom to confirm the setting and exit this menu.
5. Tap the green arrow key again to revert back to your main viewing screen.
Self-Timer (Camera Mode)
This setting allows you to set a delay from the time the shutter button is pressed until a
photo is captured.
1. Once the camcorder is powered on and is in Camera mode, press the MENU button to
enter the Camera settings.
2. Tap the SELF-TIMER icon on the screen to enter the Self-Timer menu.
3. Press the Zoom In/Out buttons or tap the corresponding icon on the touchscreen to
select a setting. The following settings are available:
Off, 2S Timer, 5S Timer, 10S Timer
4. Tap the green arrow key on the bottom to confirm the setting and exit this menu.
5. Tap the green arrow key again to revert back to your main viewing screen.
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Note:
The camera will start to count down after you press the shutter button for 2, 5 or 10 seconds
until it captures and saves the photo.
The corresponding self-timer icon will display at the bottom left corner of the LCD screen.
Face Detection (Camera Mode)
This setting allows the camera to detect faces in a scene for optimal capture settings.
1. Once the camcorder is powered on and is in Camera mode, press the MENU button to
enter the Camera settings.
2. Tap the FACE DETECT icon on the screen to enter the Face Detect menu.
3. Press the Zoom In/Out buttons or tap the corresponding icon on the touchscreen to
select ON or OFF.
4. Tap the green arrow key on the bottom to confirm the setting and exit this menu.
5. Tap the green arrow key again to revert back to your main viewing screen.
Note: The face detection icon will display on the top center of the LCD screen.
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Macro (Close-Up Photography) (Camera Mode)
This setting allows the camera to set optimal capture settings for close-up focusing.
1. Once the camcorder is powered on and is in Camera mode, press the MENU button to
enter the Camera settings.
2. Tap the MACRO icon on the screen to enter the Macro menu.
3. Press the Zoom In/Out buttons or tap the corresponding icon on the touchscreen to
select ON or OFF.
4. Tap the green arrow key on the bottom to confirm the setting and exit this menu.
5. Tap the green arrow key again to revert back to your main viewing screen.
Note: It is recommended to turn off the macro function in video mode. It will affect the focus
of the shooting and will cause unintended blurriness.
White Balance (Camera Mode)
This setting is used to adjust the white balancing and color of the video based on the light
setting in a scene.
1. Once the camcorder is powered on and is in Camera mode, press the MENU button to
enter the Camera settings.
2. Tap the AWB icon on the screen to enter the White Balance menu.
3. Press the Zoom In/Out buttons or tap the corresponding icon on the touchscreen to
select a setting. The following settings are available:
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent or Tungsten
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4. Tap the green arrow key on the bottom to confirm the setting and exit this menu.
5. Tap the green arrow key again to revert back to your main viewing screen.
Color (Camera Mode)
This setting is used to add a color filter overlay on the photo when capturing a photo.
1. Once the camcorder is powered on and is in Camera mode, press the MENU button to
enter the Camera settings.
2. Tap the COLOR icon on the screen to enter the Color menu.
3. Press the Zoom In/Out buttons or tap the corresponding icon on the touchscreen to
select a setting. The following settings are available:
Standard, Sepia, Monochrome and Vivid
4. Tap the green arrow key on the bottom to confirm the setting and exit this menu.
5. Tap the green arrow key again to revert back to your main viewing screen.
Continuous Shot (Camera Mode)
This setting allows for burst or continuous shooting once you press the shutter button.
1. Once the camcorder is powered on and is in Camera mode, press the MENU button to
enter the Camera settings.
2. Tap the CONTINUOUS SHOT icon on the screen to enter the Continuous Shot menu.
3. Press the Zoom In/Out buttons or tap the corresponding icon on the touchscreen to
select ON or OFF.
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4. Tap the green arrow key on the bottom to confirm the setting and exit this menu.
5. Tap the green arrow key again to revert back to your main viewing screen.
Note: If "on” is selected, the icon at the left upper corner of the LCD screen will turn to
the icon.
Exposure (Camera Mode)
This setting is used to manually set the exposure value to compensate for light in various
scenes.
1. Once the camcorder is powered on and is in Camera mode, press the MENU button to
enter the Camera settings.
2. Tap the EXPOSURE icon on the screen to enter the Exposure menu.
3. Press the Zoom In/Out buttons or tap the corresponding icon on the touchscreen to
select a setting. The following settings are available:
-3, -2, -1, 0, +1, +2, +3
4. Tap the green arrow key on the bottom to confirm the setting and exit this menu.
5. Tap the green arrow key again to revert back to your main viewing screen.
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Playback Mode
This mode allows you to replay photos, audio files or videos that were captured by your
camcorder.
1. Set the camcorder to Playback Mode by pressing the MODE button and then tapping
directly on the PLAYBACK icon on the screen. Once in Playback mode, the Playback icon
will appear in the top left.
2. Swipe the screen or press the zoom in/out buttons to cycle through all available
playback files.
3. In Playback mode, you can delete, rotate or protect your photos, and delete and
protect the videos.
Note: If no media file is saved in the memory, a message "No file" will display on the LCD
screen.
Deleting
You can delete any unwanted photos to free up memory. You can delete one photo at a
time or all of the unprotected photos saved on the SD card at once.
1. In Playback mode, press the MENU button or touch the MENU icon on the screen.
2. Touch the screen and select the delete icon .
3. Touch the screen and select this photo (the currently selected) or all (all the unprotected).
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Bell and Howell DV20HDZ User manual

Brand
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Model
DV20HDZ
Type
User manual
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