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WEEE Warning Message
Symbol for Separate Collection in European Countries
This symbol indicates that this product is to be collected
separately.
The following apply only to users in European countries:
z This product is designated for separate collection at an
appropriate collection point. Do not dispose of as household
waste.
z For more information, contact the retailer or the local
authorities in charge of waste management.
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:
ī Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
ī Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
ī Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected
Use of shielded cable is required to comply with 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 should be made, you could be required to stop
operation of the equipment.
Product Information
1. Product design and specifications are subject to change without notice. This includes
primary product specifications, software, software drivers, and userās manual. This User
Manual is a general reference guide for the product.
2. The product and accessories that come with your camera may be different from those
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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 especially with accessories such as batteries, memory cards, cables, carrying
cases/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.
3. The illustrations in this manual are for the purpose of explanation and may differ from
the actual design of your camera.
4. The manufacturer assumes no liability for any errors or discrepancies in this user manual.
5. For driver updates, you can check the āDownloadā section of our website,
www.geniusnet.com
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read and understand all Warnings and Cautions before using this product.
Warnings
ī If foreign objects or water have entered the camera, turn the power OFF
and remove the batteries.
Continued use in this state might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the store
of purchase.
ī If the camera has fallen or its case has been damaged, turn the power OFF
and remove the batteries.
Continued use in this state might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the store
of purchase
ī 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.
ī Do not use the camera in areas near water.
This might cause fire or electric shock. Take special care during rain, snow, on
the beach, or near the shore.
ī Do not place the camera on inclined or unstable surfaces.
This might cause the camera to fall or tilt over, causing injury.
ī Keep the batteries out of the reach of children.
Swallowing batteries might cause poisoning. If the battery is accidentally
swallowed, immediately consult a physician.
ī Do not use the camera while you are walking, driving or riding a
motorcycle.
This might cause you to fall over or result in traffic accident.
Cautions
ī Insert the batteries paying careful attention to the polarity (+ or ā) of the
terminals.
Inserting the batteries with its polarities inverted might cause fire and injury, or
damage to the surrounding areas due to the battery rupturing or leaking.
ī Do not fire the flash close to anyoneās eyes.
This might cause damage to the personās eyesight.
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ī 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 to receive
treatment.
ī 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.
ī Do not use the camera in humid, steamy, smoky, or dusty places.
This might cause fire or electric shock.
ī Do not remove the battery immediately after long period of continuous use.
The battery becomes hot during use. Touching a hot battery might cause burns.
ī Do not wrap the camera or place it in cloth or blankets.
This might cause heat to build up and deform the case, resulting in fire. Use the
camera in a well-ventilated place.
ī Do not leave the camera in places where the temperature may rise
significantly, such as inside a car.
This might adversely affect the case or the parts inside, resulting in fire.
ī Before you move the camera, disconnect cords and cables.
Failure to do this might damage cords and cables, resulting in fire and electric
shock.
Notes on Battery Usage
When you use the battery, carefully read and strictly observe the Safety Instructions and the
notes described below:
ī Different battery types and surrounding temperatures may affect the battery
performance.
ī Avoid using batteries in extremely cold environments as low temperatures can shorten
the battery life and reduce camera performance.
ī The battery may feel warm when using the camera for an extended period of time or
using the flash continuously. This is normal and not a malfunction.
ī The digital video camera may feel warm when being used continuously or for an
extended period of time. This is normal and not a malfunction.
ī If you will not be using the batteries for an extended period of time, remove them from
the camera to prevent leakage or corrosion.
ī Always keep the terminals in a clean state.
ī Never use manganese batteries.
ī Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
ī Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
ī The camera can be used with either a Li-ion or four AAA size batteries. Li-ion
battery is recommended to use for longer operation time.
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CONTENTS
Getting to Know Your Camera____________________8
Overview _____________________________________ 8
Standard Accessories____________________________ 8
Front view ____________________________________ 9
Top view ______________________________________ 9
Bottom view ___________________________________ 9
Right view ___________________________________ 10
Left view_____________________________________ 10
Back view ____________________________________ 10
Adjusting the LCD display_______________________11
About the LEDs _________________________________ 13
How to use DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA __________14
Inserting the battery ___________________________ 14
Charging the battery___________________________ 15
Inserting an SD card___________________________ 15
Turning on the video camera ____________________ 16
Changing modes ______________________________ 16
Before you start _______________________________ 17
Setting the date and time _________________________ 17
Setting the language _____________________________ 17
Setting the beep_________________________________ 18
Shoot/Playback video __________________________ 19
Shooting a video clip _____________________________ 19
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Playing the video clip_____________________________ 20
Taking/viewing pictures ________________________ 20
Taking a still picture ______________________________ 20
Viewing images _________________________________ 21
Connecting to a computer_______________________ 21
Connecting to a standard TV ____________________ 22
Connecting to a HDTV _________________________ 22
Using the camera_____________________________23
Movie and voice recorder mode__________________ 23
Movie and voice recorder mode____________________ 23
Using the macro function _________________________ 24
Using the zoom function __________________________ 24
Using the LED flash light__________________________ 25
Quick access controls ____________________________ 25
Photo mode __________________________________ 25
Photo mode icons _______________________________ 25
Using the macro function _________________________ 26
Using the zoom function __________________________ 26
Using the LED flash light__________________________ 26
Quick access controls ____________________________ 26
Movie Playback mode__________________________ 26
Movie Playback mode icons_______________________ 26
Photo Playback mode __________________________ 28
Photo Playback mode icons_______________________ 28
Thumbnail mode ______________________________ 29
USB mode____________________________________ 30
Using the menus______________________________30
Movie menu __________________________________ 30
White balance___________________________________ 30
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Video resolution _________________________________ 30
Color effect _____________________________________ 31
Night mode _____________________________________ 32
Capture mode___________________________________ 32
Movie playback menu__________________________ 33
Delete__________________________________________ 33
Protect _________________________________________ 34
Photo menu __________________________________ 34
White balance___________________________________ 34
Resolution______________________________________ 35
Color effect _____________________________________ 35
Night mode _____________________________________ 36
Self timer _______________________________________ 36
Photo playback menu __________________________ 37
Delete__________________________________________ 37
Protect _________________________________________ 38
Slide show______________________________________ 39
DPOF__________________________________________ 39
System menu _________________________________ 40
Setting the beep_________________________________ 40
Histogram Mode_________________________________ 40
Auto power off___________________________________ 41
TV standard_____________________________________ 41
Format _________________________________________ 42
Default _________________________________________ 42
Language ______________________________________ 43
Frequency______________________________________ 43
Date/time_______________________________________ 43
Installing the software _________________________43
Presto! Video Works ___________________________ 43
Presto! Mr. Photo______________________________ 44
Appendix____________________________________46
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Possible recording time / sec (video clip)___________ 46
Possible number of shots (still image) _____________ 46
Specifications _________________________________ 46
Troubleshooting_______________________________ 48
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Getting to Know Your Camera
Overview
Congratulations on your purchase of this advanced HD video camera.
This high definition digital video camera provides a variety of features and functions
that use the latest technology. It not only functions as a digital camera for taking
pictures, but is also able to record video, audio and output it to HD TV. Additionally,
the camera also features 2x digital zoom, USB mass storage, and a SD card reader
slot.
This manual will show you how to use your digital video camera and how to install
the accompanying software.
Standard Accessories
Unpack the package and make sure all standard accessories listed are included:
Contact your retailer if you are missing any of the following components.
ī Digital Video Camera
ī USB Cable
ī Component Video Cable
ī AV Cable
ī Power Cord
ī Battery Charger
ī Casio NP40 Li-ion Battery
ī Quick Guide
ī Pouch
ī CD-ROM (Presto! Video Works, Presto! Mr. Photo , Quick Time, User
Manual)
Refer to the following illustrations to familiarize yourself with the buttons and controls
of this video camera.
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Front view
Lens
LED Flash light
Microphone
Self-timer LED
Top view
Macro button
Shutter button Zoom / Volume button
Bottom view
Battery compartment
Tripod mount
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Right view
Left view
Hand strap
Macro switch
Back view
Mode dial
Playback button
Scroll wheel
USB / AV Output
REC. / Power LED
REC.STOP button
HD Output
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Adjusting the LCD display
Flip and twist the LCD screen as shown to capture a still image or record a
video clip.
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See the table below for a description of each buttonās function.
Button Name
Function
Power
button
Press and hold to turn power on/off.
Menu
button
Press to display main OSD menus.
Mode dial
z Use to toggle Movie, Photo, and SET modes.
1. In Movie mode, press the REC.STOP
button to start and stop recording.
2. In Movie Playback mode, press the
REC.STOP to pause/restart playing.
Scroll
wheel
z
In Photo and Movie modes, press the up and
down to adjust the exposure setting, and
inwards to adjust the flashlight setting.
z In Photo Playback mode:
1. Press up and down to scroll through stored
images.
2. When the image is zoomed in, you can
move the image up/down or left/right.
Press inwards on the scroll wheel and you
can switch the moving directions (up/down
ā left/right).
3. In the thumbnail mode, press the up and
down to select the thumbnail images and
then press inwards to view the image in full
screen mode.
z In Movie Playback mode:
1. Press up and down to scroll through stored
movies, and inwards to play/stop movie
playback.
2. In the thumbnail mode, press the up and
down to select the video clip and then
press inwards to show the video clip.
z In SET mode, press up and down to highlight
menu items, and inwards to select.
Shutter
button
z
In Photo mode, press to take a photo.
z In Movie mode, you can also press to take a
photo before recording a video clip.
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Macro
switch
Move the switch to the position to enable
Macro mode.
Playback
button
In Movie and Photo mode, press to enter
playback mode.
Display
button
Press once to display all OSD icons. Press again
to turn all OSD icons off.
Zoom
button
z
In Photo and Movie modes, press to zoom in
and out.
z In Photo Playback mode:
1. Press the button right to zoom in your
photo.
2. Press the button left to show all stored files
in a 3x2 matrix thumbnail view.
z In Movie Playback mode:
1. Press the button left to show all stored
video clips in a 3x2 matrix thumbnail view.
2. During video playback, press the button to
increase or decrease the playback volume.
About the LEDs
The following table describes the camera LEDs:
LED Color Definition
Green Power-on
Green Blinking Recording
Red Camera busy
Red Blinking Self-timer is activated
Power /
Rec.
Red Blinking
Rapidly
2 seconds self-timer
remaining.
Red Blinking Self-timer is activated.
Self-timer
Red Blinking
Rapidly
2 seconds self-timer
remaining.
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How to use DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA
Inserting the battery
This video camera is designed to use a rechargeable Li-Ion battery .Only use
the battery supplied or similar batteries recommended by the manufacturer or
your dealer.
1. Open the battery compartment cover.
2. Insert the battery as shown.
3. Close the battery compartment cover.
NOTE
z Install the battery exactly as described here. Installing the battery incorrectly could
cause damage to the camera and possibly start a fire.
z The battery compartment can also use four AAA batteries but the period of
operation will be shorter than using the Li-ion. If you use the AAA batteries, make
sure you put them in correctly.
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Charging the battery
You can charge the battery with the battery charger provided.
Insert the battery to the battery charger and connect the power cord to the
battery charger.
Inserting an SD card
An SD card can be installed in the video camera to provide additional storage
space for still images, video clips, or other files.
1. Open the LCD screen cover and open the SD card compartment cover.
2. Insert an SD card, making sure the contacts are facing downwards.
3. Press down the SD card compartment cover.
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4. Push the SD card compartment cover inwards.
Turning on the video camera
Press and hold the power button to turn the video camera on/off.
Changing modes
The video camera can operate in three modes, Movie, Photo, and SET. Move
the mode dial to toggle different modes.
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Before you start
Before you start using the video camera, some basic settings such as date and
time, languages and beep function need to be configured.
Setting the date and time
1. Turn on the video camera, and move the mode dial to SET. Move the scroll
wheel up/ down to highlight Date / Time. Press the scroll wheel inwards to
confirm.
2. Press the scroll wheel up/ down to highlight each field and inwards to select a
field.
3.
Adjust each value by moving the scroll wheel up and down. Press the scroll
wheel inwards to save your changes
4. Press the scroll wheel down to highlightā to leave the date menu.
Setting the language
1. Turn on the video camera, and move the mode dial to SET. Move the scroll
wheel up/ down to highlight Language. Press the scroll wheel inwards to confirm.
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2. Use the scroll wheel to select the following languages: English, Traditional
Chinese, Simplified Chinese, German, Italian, Spanish, French, Turkish,
Portuguese, Dutch, Japanese, Russian, Korean, and Arabic. After the language
is selected, press the scroll wheel inwards to confirm.
Setting the beep
1. Turn on the video camera, and move the mode dial to SET. Move the scroll
wheel up/ down to highlight Beep. Press the scroll wheel inwards to confirm.
2. Use the scroll wheel to select the ā and press the scroll wheel inwards to confirm.
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Shoot/Playback video
Shooting a video clip
1. Turn on the video camera and move the mode dial to Movie mode.
2. Use the LCD screen to frame the video.
3. Press the REC.STOP button to start recording.
4. Press the REC.STOP button again to stop recording.
5. The video clip is automatically saved with a unique file name.
NOTE
z The maximum length of each video recording file is 2GB.The high-resolution settings
result in larger files, and therefore shorter length.
z The LCD preview and the ratio of a still-image capture can vary depending on the
different video resolution settings. See the following table:
z
Before shooting a video clip, you can still take a photo in Movie mode.
Movie mode
Video resolution Preview
Taking pictures
and focusing
HD (1280 x 720) 16:9 ratio
4:3 ratio
D1 (720 x 480)
CIF (352 x 240)
4:3 ratio
4:3 ratio
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Playing the video clip
1. In Movie mode, press the Playback button and the most recent file displays
on the LCD screen.
2. Move the Scroll Wheel up and down to scroll through the video clips. Press
the Scroll Wheel inwards to play back the video clip.
3. To pause while playing back the video clip, press the REC. STOP inwards.
4. When viewing the video clip, press the Zoom button left or right to adjust the
volume.
5. Press the Scroll Wheel inwards to stop playing.
6. Press the Playback button again to return to Movie mode.
Taking/viewing pictures
Taking a still picture
1. Turn on the camera and move the mode dial to Photo mode.
2. Use the LCD screen to frame the picture.
3. Press the Shutter button to capture the image.
4. The picture is automatically saved with a unique file name.
Photo mode
Movie playback
mode indicator
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