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DV-V20 1. Parts of the camcorder ................3 2. Preparing for using ................. 4 Installing the Battery ................4 Charging the battery ................5 Format the memory card ................ 6 Setting the Language ................6 Setting the date and time ............... 7 Monitor screen display ................
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Turning the Camcorder On and Off ............11 Change the record mode ..............12 Recording a video clip ................12 Taking still images ................13 Using the Self-timer ................13 4. Using the menu in record mode ............14 Menu in capture mode ................15 Menu in video mode ................
Precautions Before using the camcorder, please ensure that you read and understand the safety precautions described below. Do not try to open the case of the camcorder or attempt to modify this • camcorder in any way. Maintenance and repairs should be carried out only by authorized service providers.
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6: Up button 7: Zoom in button 8: Zoom out button 9: HDMI jack 10: Power/Charging indicator light 11: Shutter button 12: SD Card slot 13 :USB jack 14: AV out jack 15: Right/LED On/Off button 16: Down/Zoom out button 17: OK button 18: Left/Display button 19: Speaker...
27: Wrist strap 2. Preparing for using Installing the Battery Slide the battery cover and open it. Place the accessory li-ion battery into the compartment. Note that the metallic contacts must be aligned with the contacts in the compartment. After the battery is properly installed, close the battery cover.
Charging the battery Please charge the battery at least 8 hours for first time use. a) Power OFF and connect the USB cable to the camcorder and the computer for battery charging. Charging starts when charging LED turns BLUE. The charge indicator light turns OFF when charging is completed.
9. Insert the memory card as illustrated. Close the rubber cover. • To release the memory card, press the edge of the card gently. Format the memory card It is important to format the memory card when first time use this camcorder.
press the OK button to confirm the setting and exit the menu. Setting the date and time 1: Turn the power on, press the MENU button to display the menu, and then press the RIGHT button twice to select [Setup] Menu. 2: Press the UP or DOWN buttons to select [Set Date] then press the OK button to launch the submenu.
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14. Image Size 3. Scene Mode Auto 4000X3000 12M Sport 3648x2048 Night 2592x1944 5M Portrait 2048x1536 3M Landscape 1920x1080 Backlight Party Beach High Sensitivity 4. Number of pictures 5. SD Card inserted Available in SD Card No protect status 6. Zoom Value Level Protect status 7.
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11. Effect 12. Exposure Normal B & W Binary Sepia Vivid Undertone Green Dog Eye Blue Aibao Sunset Gothic Warm Japan Style Cool LOMO Over Exposure Negative 14. Image Quality 15. White Balance Auto Auto Super Fine Daylight Fine Cloudy Normal Tungsten Fluorescent...
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6. Video size 7. Recording time available 8. SD Card inserted 9. Zoom value level 10. Battery power level 11. Effect 12. Exposure 13. Video Quality 14. White Balance Audio mode [ Audio recording icon Audio recording time available Battery power level SD Card inserted Playback mode [ Playback still image icon...
Playback audio recording icon 2. Image/Video size 3. File catalogue on SD card/ Current Image Number#/Video# 4. Video recording time 5. Battery Power Level 6. Date Imprint 7. Press the shutter button to playback video file 3. Using this camcorder Turning the Camcorder On and Off 1).
Change the record mode There are four modes in this camcorder. Press the MODE button to change the mode, each time the MODE button is press the mode is changed. Display Title Description Capture mode For taking still photos. Video mode For recording movie clips.
• When the light is insufficient press the RIGHT/LED ON/OFF button to turn on the compensating lamp and when the light is enough press the RIGHT/LED ON/OFF button again to turn off. Taking still images 1: Set the camcorder to capture mode, the icon appears on the LCD screen.
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1: Turn the power on, and set the camcorder to the Capture mode. 2: Press the MENU button to display the capture menu, and then press the LEFT or RIGHT buttons select [Shooting] Menu. 3: Press the UP or DOWN buttons to select the items [Self Timer] or [Multi-Snapshot].
4. Using the menu in record mode When a menu is displayed, the UP, DOWN and OK buttons is used to make the desired setting. Menu in capture mode 1: Turn on the camcorder and set it to capture mode. 2: Press the MENU button to display the menu, and press the LEFT or RIGHT buttons to select the desired menu.
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[12M]: 4000x3000; [7M]: 3648x2048; [5M]: 2592x1944; [3M]: 2048x1536; [2M]: 1920x1080 ; [Cancel]. Face Use this function to detect our faces when taking pictures. Detect There are three options for choice. [On]/[Off]/[Cancel] Smile Sets smile capture is on, Face Detect will be automatically Capture opened.
Menu in video mode 1: In video record mode press the MENU button to display the menu. and press the LEFT or RIGHT buttons to select the desired menu. 2: Press the UP or DOWN buttons toselect an item. 3: Press the OK button to enter the submenu. 4: Use the UP or DOWN buttons to select the desired item.
Setup menu You can set the system items in setup menu. 1: Turn the power on and press the MENU button to display the menu. 2: Press the LEFT or RIGHT buttons to select [Setup] Menu. 3: Press the UP or DOWN buttons to select an item. 4: Press the OK button to enter the submenu.
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memory if there is no card inserted. All data will be deleted including protected files. Be sure to download important files to your computer before formatting. [Yes]/[No].
5.Playback Playing back movie clips 1: Press the PLAYBACK button to set the camcorder to playback mode. 2: Press the LEFT or RIGHT buttons to select the movie clips you want to playback. 3: Press the SHUTTER button to start playing. Press the OK button to pause it and press it again to continue.
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Press the ZOOM IN or ZOOM OUT buttons to zoom in or zoom out the image. When the picture is enlarged you can press OK button to enter move mode, use the LEFT/RIGHT/UP/DOWN buttons to browse the details of the image. 4: Press the OK button to resume the normal mode.
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press the LEFT or RIGHT buttons to select the desired menu. 2: Press the UP or DOWN buttons to select an item. 3: Press the OK button to enter the submenu. 4: Press the UP or DOWN buttons to select the desired item. 5: Press the OK button to confirm the setting and close the menu.
4.When the camcorder is set to Playback mode, you can review all the pictures, video and audio clips stored in the camera on the TV. Connecting the Camcorder to a HDTV HD-TV hereby means the HDTV built-in component input ports, thus can perform HD (720P) high resolution quality while connected.
Using a Card Reader 1: Eject the memory card from the camcorder and insert it into a card reader that is connected to a computer. 2: Open [My Computer] or [Windows Explorer] and double-click the removable disk icon that represents the memory card.
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icon. The camcorder will work as the webcam. 2: Open [My Computer] or [Windows Explorer]. A "Removable Disk" appears in the drive list. Double-click the "Removable Disk" icon to view its contents. Files stored on the camera are located in the folder named "DCIM".
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Self-timer 2/5/10 sec. Storage External memory: SD / MMC TV system NTSC / PAL Digital zoom Power Supply Li-ion battery Ambient Operating: 0° C to 40° C temperature Storage: -20 to 60° C Microphone Built-in Speaker Built-in Dimension 120.2x58.3x56 (mm)