Medion Life X47006 Bedienungsanleitung

Digit al 3D Camcorder Mode d'emploi MEDION ® LIFE ® X 47006 (MD 86390) Instruct ion manual Bedienun gsanleitun g[...]

1 T able of con t en ts About this introduction ....................................... 5  Symbols and key words used in these instructions ....................... 5  Proper use .................................................................................... 7  Safety instructions .............................................. 8  In[...]

2 Selecting operating mode .......................................................... 26  Recording videos .............................................. 27  Setting the exposure correction .................................................. 27  Starting recording/zo om function/ termin ating recording .......... 27  Display in video mod[...]

3 Default settings .......................................................................... 39  Energy saving option ................................................................. 39  Frequency .................................................................................. 40  TV standard ...........................................[...]

4 Memory folder structure ............................................................. 52  Disposal .......................................................... 54  Maintenance and care ....................................... 55  Technical data ................................................. 56  ArcSoft Total Media™ HDCam 2.0 .......[...]

5 About this intr oduc tion Read the safety instructions ca refully before use. Note the warnings on the device and in the operating instructions. Always keep the op erating inst ructions close to hand. If you sell the uni t or give it away, make sure y ou also hand over these instructions and the guarantee card. Symbols and key words used in these[...]

6 NOTE! Additional information on using the device NOTE! Observe the notes in the operating instructions! CAUTION! Warning: danger of electric shock!  Bulleted item / information on operating steps and results  Tasks to be performed[...]

7 Proper use This camcorder is designed for th e recording of pictures and video clips. Recorded pictures and videos can be transferred to a PC. Alternatively, they can be viewed on a TV via the USB-AV or HDMI interface. The camcorder is intended solely for private use and not for commercial purposes. Improp er use shall v oid any warranty and liab[...]

8 Saf ety i nstruc tions General  This unit is not intended for us e by people (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental abilities, unless they are supervised by a person responsibl e for their safe ty or they have been instructed on its use. Children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with this unit.  Always [...]

9  Use only the charger supplied.  Take measures to prevent moistur e or liquid from penetrating the camcorder or the ch arger cradle.  Never touch the charger cradle with we t hands.  Never use the camcorder if the power cord is defective .  To avoid any danger, replace the ch arger cradle and its power cord by a charger unit of the[...]

10 CAUTION! There is a risk of explosion, if rechargeable batteries are replaced incorrectly. Replace batteries only with the same or equivalent type. Preventing fire hazards  Always uncoil the ent ire le ngth of the power cord.  Ensure there is adequate ventil ation and never cover the charge r cradle.  Do not place naked flames – such [...]

11  Before inserting the battery, ch eck that the contacts in the camcorder and on the batter ies are clean. If necessary, clean the battery connections with a clean, dry cloth or an eras er.  Do not touch the lens or le ns mounting. Preventing damage to the battery  Never insert the battery the wr ong way round. Always ensure correct pola[...]

12 Protection from condensation  Do not expose the camcorder to rapid changes in temperature.  Place the camcorder in a pr otective case or plastic bag bef ore exposing it to any sudden changes in temperatur e.  If the camcorder is cold, wa it until it has reac hed room temperature before connecting it to the power cord. The device can saf[...]

13 – Do not watch any 3D films if yo u feel disorientated, listless, tired and ill, or if you have co nsumed alcohol. Do no t watch 3D films for hours on end. – Even people without a p ersonal or family history of epilepsy or palpitations can have an un diagnosed “propensity for photosensitive epilepsy” w ithout being aware of it. – If yo[...]

14 tend to focus or concentrate on th em. Stop using the device if your eyes start showing signs of tir edness or dryness, or if one or more of the symptoms described ab ove occur.  The ideal viewing distance is ab out 30 – 40 cm between the LCD screen and your eyes. We reco mmend that the vi ewer sits i n such a way that his eyes are at the s[...]

15 System requirements If you wish to connect the camcor der to a PC, the comput er must meet the follo wing requirement s: Pentium P III or higher (recommended: P4), fr ee USB 2.0 interface and 1 GB of free hard disk space with Op erating system Windows® XP SP3, Windows Vista® SP1 or Windows®7[...]

16 Bef o re use Checking the package contents Please check your purchase to e nsu re that all items are included. If parts are missing, please contact us within 7 days of purchase. The following items are suppli ed with your product:  Full HD camcorder  1 lithium-ion batteries  Charge cradle with power cord  HDMI cable  USB/AV cable [...]

17 Over vi ew of the device Front side[...]

18 1. Display 2. Arrow buttons and record button 3. MODE button 4. Playback button 5. Speaker 6. 3D button 7. MENU/DEL button 8. Operating LED[...]

19 Rear side 1. Camera lens 2. Battery compartment cover 3. Tripod socket 4. Fixture for carrying strap 5. Microphone[...]

20 Sides 1. USB port and HDMI port 2. SD card slot[...]

21 Char ging the ba tteries Charging battery prior to first use Before using the camco rder for the first time, you must charge the battery. This can be done by placing the ba ttery in the supplied charge cradle or directly in the camcorder, provide d that the device is connected by the USB cable to a c omputer. The battery charge level is indicat [...]

22  Remove the empty battery (i f any) and insert the charged battery as shown. Charging battery in charge cradle  Place the battery you wish to charge in the charge cradle. The battery contacts must touch the contacts on the charger.  Push the battery against the spring contacts. Ensure that the battery is positioned properly below the gu[...]

23  D isconnect the charge cradle from the mains supply. CAUTION! The charger is designed to prevent overcharging. Nonetheless, unplug the charger from the mains to avoid unnecessary power consumption. Charging battery in camcorder  Ensure that the recharge able battery is inserted in the camcorder. Connect the mini USB plug of the USB/AV cab[...]

24 Sta r t-u p Inserting the memory card  To save files to a SD memory card, insert it in the card slot and push it in until it engages. The metal contacts must face towards the bottom of the device.  To remove the memory ca rd from the card slot, press the card gently in so that it disengages. NOTE: When the card is inserted photo and video [...]

25 CAUTION! Do not use force when trying to insert the memory card! The card can only be inserted in on e direction. Incorrectly inserted memory cards can damage the camcorder or the card.[...]

26 Oper ation Switching on camcorder  Turn the display clockwise. The display is switched on and the green operat ing LED lights up. Switching off camcorder  Turn the display counterclockwise. The display light is off and the camcorder is switched off. Selecting operating mode  Press the button to switch the re cording mode of the camcorde[...]

27 Recordin g videos  Switch on the camcorder and press the MODE button to select the video mode and press the button to choose between 3D or 2D modes. Setting the exposure correction Before starting to reco rd, press the arrow buttons  and  to select the desired exposur e value. The exposur e value is avai lable in nine stages from -2.0 t[...]

28 Zooming during recording  Press the arrow button  t o zoom out (wide angle).  Press the arrow button  t o zoom in (tele lens angl e). The digital zoom rate is displ ayed by means of a bar. NOTE: The zoom function cannot be used when recording in 3D.[...]

29 Display in video mode 1. Video mode 2. Display for the wh ite balance setting 3. Zoom level 4. Elapsed recording time 5. Number of videos already recorded 6. Remaining memory in % 7. Memory to which data is saved 8. Display for the exposu re correction setting 9. Display for the colour mode used 10. Display for the chosen resolutio n 11. Battery[...]

30 Ta k i n g p i c t u r e s  Switch on the camcorder and sel ect photo mode with the MODE button; press the button to select either the 3D or 2D mode. Setting the exposure correction Before starting to reco rd, press the arrow buttons  and  to select the desired exposur e value. The exposur e value is avai lable in nine stages from -2.0 [...]

31 Zooming  Repeatedly press the arrow button  to zoom out (wide angle).  Repeatedly press the arrow button  to zoom in (tele lens angle). The digital zoom rate is displ ayed by means of a bar. NOTE: The zoom function cannot be used when recording in 3D.[...]

32 Display in photo mode 1. Photo mode 2. Display for the wh ite balance setting 3. Zoom level 4. Number of photos taken 5. Remaining memory in % 6. Memory to which data is saved 7. Display for the exposure value 8. Display for the colour mode used 9. Picture resolution 10. Battery charge level[...]

33 Vie w ing rec o rde d v i d eo s an d p hoto s NOTE! Video recordings and photos ca n only be played back in 3D via the camera’s screen or on a television with 3D capability. If you play back a 3D recor ding on a conventi onal television, the recordings of th e left and right lenses will be displayed separately.  To view video r ecordings, [...]

34 Video playback Starting/terminating playback and adjusting volume  To star t a video playback, call up the video/photo file list and pr ess the record button.  To terminate the pl ayback, p ress the record button again.  During playba ck, you can adjust the volume by pressing th e arrow buttons  and  . The volume is indicated by a[...]

35 Deletin g videos and photos  Switch to video or photo playback an d then select a file to delete.  Press the DEL button. The delete function bar is displayed. Deleting one file  Using the arrow buttons  and  , select t he symbol to delete the currently displayed file. Press the r ecord button. The selected file is deleted.  Usi[...]

36 CAUTION! DATA LOSS! When deleted, the data is irretrievably lost. We therefore strongly recommend that you take a backup of your data before using the dele te function.[...]

37 Set u p menu  Switch on the camcorder and select the setup menu by pressing the MODE button.  Select a menu option using the arrow buttons  and  .  Chang e the setting or valu e using the arrow buttons  an d  . Exiting menu To exit the setup menu, press the MODE button again. Language Here, you can set the language for the s[...]

38 Setting date and time  Select the menu item Date/Time with the arrow buttons  and  and confirm the selection with the record button. Using the arrow buttons  and  , select a fi eld, then press the arrow buttons  and  to change the value. The date and time are display ed as follows: year / month / day – hours / minutes  [...]

39 CAUTION! DATA LOSS! When formatting the internal memory or the memory card, all stored data is irretrievably l ost. During formatting, do not switch off the camcorder and do not remove the memory card! The internal memory or the memory card could otherwise be damaged so that the camcorder cannot be switched on again! We strongly recommend that y[...]

40  Select the menu item Save ener gy with the arrow buttons  and  and confirm the selection with the record button.  Select the desired option 1 Min. or 5 Min. using the arrow buttons  and  and confirm the selection with the record button.  Select the  symbol using the arrow buttons  and  and confirm with the record b[...]

41 Tones  Select the menu item Standard settings with the arrow buttons  and  and confirm the selection with the record button.  At the prompt, use the arrow buttons  and  to check the box  and confirm with the record button to reset to the default settings.  Select the  symbol using the arrow buttons  and  and conf[...]

42 Settin gs in video mo de The settings in video mode are identic al for 3D and 2D recordings; any deviations will be indicated in the relevant menu item. White balance Set the camcorder here to the white balance of the ligh t at the location for filming.  Select Auto to activate the Automatic White Balanc e.  Select to set the camcorder to [...]

43 Einstellung Auflösung in Pixeln 2D 3D WVGA 848 x 480 px X X VGA 640 x 480 px - X 720p 1280 x 720 px X - Colour Set one of the 3 effects for the recording here.  Select Colour to produce colour recordings.  Select Sepia to produce recordings with an “antique“ effect.  Select Black/W hite to produce recordings in black & white.[...]

44 Settin gs in photo mode The settings in photo mode are iden tical for 3D and 2D recordings; any deviations will be indicated in the relevant menu item. White balance Set the camcorder here to the white balance of the ligh t at the location for filming.  Select Auto to activate the Automatic White Balanc e.  Select to set the camcorder to d[...]

45 The following settings are available: Einstellung Auflösung in Pixeln 5M 2592 x 1944 8M 3200 x 2400 Colour Set one of the 3 effects for the recording here.  Select Colour to produce colour recordings.  Select Sepia to produce recordings with an “antique“ effect.  Select Black/W hite to produce recordings in black & white. Date [...]

46  At the prompt, use the arrow buttons  and  to check the box  and confirm with the record bu tton to activate this function.  Select the  symbol using the arrow buttons  and  and confirm with the record button to deactivate this function. Serial photo function This menu item is only avail able in 2D mode. The serial photo[...]

47 Connecting camcorder to TV set To view photos and videos on a television set, proceed as follows:  Conn ect the USB/AV cable to the USB port of the camcorder.  Connect the white and yellow plugs of the USB/AV cable to the corresponding sockets on the television set.  Switch on the television set.  The camcorder’s LCD screen switche[...]

48 Connection via HDMI To view recorded videos in HD, connect the camcorder with the HDMI cable to the digital port of your television set.[...]

49 Connec tin g camcor der t o computer You can copy your pictures and videos to a computer.  Conn ect the mini USB plug of the USB/AV cable to the camcorder and connect the other end of the cable to a f ree USB port on your computer.  Switch on the camcorder so that the system can automatically detect the type of connected storage device. Su[...]

50 Installin g the softw are The enclosed CD contains the d river files and the ArcSoft Total Media software, which allows you to edit your pictures and video files.  Insert the CD i n the CD drive of your computer.  Normally, the CD is automatically recognised and its contents are displayed on the screen. If this is not the case, select the [...]

51 DCF memory standard The files on your camcorder are managed (saved, named, etc.) as specified by the DCF standard (DCF = Design Rule for Camera File System). You can also use your camcorder to view files stored on memory card s from other DCF cameras. Card drive If your PC is equipped with a card drive or is connected to a card reader and you ha[...]

52 Memory folder structure The camcorder save s the recorded fi les in folders on the internal memory or on the memory card. The following folders are automatically created upon saving:  DCIM: This is the main directory on the memory card; all photos and video recordings in this dire ctory are saved in the re levant subdirectories.  100MA3D: [...]

53 Do not attempt to chan ge the folder and file structure on the camcorder (by renaming, etc.). You might destroy the files by doing so.[...]

54 Disposal Packaging Your camcorder is packaged to protect it during transport. All packaging is made from raw materials tha t can be reused or recycled through normal household waste recycling. Device At the end of its service life, do not dispose of the camcorder through normal household waste. Dispose of it in an environmentall y friendly man n[...]

55 Main ten a nce and c are Clean the housing, lens and display as foll ows: Clean the camera housing using a s oft, dry cloth. Do not use thinners or detergents that contain oil, as these could damage your camcorder. Before cleaning the lens and the display, use a lens brush t o remove any dust. Then wipe the lens and display wit h a soft cloth. D[...]

56 T echnical dat a Camcorder Sensor: 5.0 mega pixels CMOS Aperture/ Focal distance: F = 2.8 / f= 4.76 mm LCD monitor: 8.89 cm / 3.5 " LCD screen (16:9) File formats: JPEG, AVI Battery: NP40 rechargeable Li-ion battery 3.7 V; 720 mAh type: KLIC7001 Memory: Internal: 128 MB internal memory (usable memory m ay vary) External: SD/SDHC card (max. [...]

57 This mark on the camcor der certifies that the camcorder complies with EU guidelines (European Union) on radio interference. CE stands fo r Conformité Européen ne (European conformity).[...]

58 ArcSo ft T ot al Media™ HDCam 2.0 Quick start instructions[...]

59 Intr oduc tion Total Media™ HDCam by ArcSoft is desktop software that combines media management and playback functions. Media management You can import media files for editing, uploading and creating photo books and albums from the device. Playback function With Total Media™ HDCam by ArcS oft you can view photos and playback video clips. Sys[...]

60 Installation How to install the Total Media™ HDCam:  Conn ect your device to your desktop or notebook PC.  Insert the installation CD in the DVD/CD drive.  The CD starts automatically.  Follow the inst ructions to complete the installation. If the CD does not ex ecute automa tically follow the steps below to install the software: ?[...]

61 How to uninstall How to install the Total Media™ HDCam:  Click on Start > Programs > ArcSoft Total Media HDCam > Uninstall .  A wizard appears and guides yo u through the uninstall ation.  Follow the inst ructions to complete the uninstallatio n. Language How to change the languag e of the user interface after installation: ?[...]

62 Media Browser # Area Function 1 View mode area Offers three modes to dis play the media files. 2 Preview area To select and display file miniatures and detailed in formatio n 3 Function bar Lists the main function buttons. 1 2 3[...]

63 View media files Follow the instructions below to view the media files on your device:  Connect the device to the computer.  The d evice code is shown above the view mode area.  To display all the media files on the device click on the device code.  To playback a video clip doub le-click the relevant clip or  To pause/stop/continu[...]

64  To playback the previous or next clip click  To delete a file click on the icon of the relevant file.  To cut a video clip click on the icon.  To assess a file click on th e icon of the relevant file.  To view the properties of a file click on the icon of the r elevant file.  Double-click the relevant image to open the preview[...]

65 Displa y modes There is a choice of three display modes to display the media files: Library view, calendar view and search view. Note : To view the media files on your device in the library or calendar view, you must first import the files. Library v iew The library view lists th e "Own Creation" folder and other folders that are creat[...]

66 Calendar vie w The calendar view uses the creation date of the files to arra nge the media files.  How to switch to calendar view  To ext end the calendar wi ndow click on Libraries.  Select the desired folder.  To switch to the calendar view click on Three modes a re available in t he ca lendar view: Annu al, Monthly and Daily mode.[...]

67  To return to the previous mode click on Browser view Browser view enables you to search the media files on y our computer with the aid of a tree structure. How to switch to browser view:  To extend the computer wi n dow click on Computer.  To view the media files select the desired folder on your computer.  To update the list of med[...]

68 Preview area The preview area has various opti o ns for selecting and displaying miniature file images and more de tailed informatio n for selection. Refer to the follo wing table for a de scription of the relevant options: Option Name Function Evaluation filter Shows the media files as per the selected evaluation. New filter Shows the new media[...]

69 Miniature images Shows the files as mini ature images Details Shows the miniature images o f the files together with deta iled information.[...]

70 Fun c ti o n b a r The function bar lists the main f unction butt ons. By clicking the buttons you access the releva nt functions. A description of the relevant buttons is found in the following t able: Button Name Function Import Imports media files fr om a camera, camco rder or memory device on the computer. File link Produces films with your [...]

71 Import media files How to import media files onto your comp uter:  Select the desired folder.  Select the desired files.  Click on Import. The "Import" window is displayed.  Select Import n ew scenes , Import selecte d scenes or Import all scenes .  Select a folder name or enter one.  To import the files click on OK.[...]

72 Cut video clips How to cut video clips: Click file link. The work area is displayed.  Move the desired video clips to the work area using drag-and- drop.  Double-click to open the preview and edit the clips.  To cut the clips click on Continue.  Select the device and the path under which the cut clip is to be saved. Burning A VCHD di[...]

73 Edit video clip s How to edit a video clip:  Double-click on a video clip i n the work area. The “Edit” window is displayed.  To select the start of your cut clip click on  To select the end of your cut clip click on  To save the cut clip click on A description of other tools in the "Edit" window is found in the followi[...]

74 Volume level Slide to adjust the volume . Full screen Click to open the f ull screen mode.[...]

75 Upload files to Y ouT ube How to upload the files to YouTube: Click on Upload to YouTube. The work area is displayed.  Move the desired file to the work area using drag-and-drop.  Click on Next. The log in window for YouTube is displayed.  Enter your Yo uTube user name and passwor d.  To login to YouTube click on “ Login ”.  F[...]

76 Cre ate pho to albums How to create photo albums:  Click on Photo album. The wo rk area is displayed.  Drag the desired images into the work area.  To start the print creations ap plication by ArcSoft click on Continue.  Select the categories for the photo albums to view the photo albums.  Select a photo album.  To op en the ?[...]

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78 1 Restart 2 Add images 3 Remov e all 4 Block/ release design 5 Save design 6 New project 7 Undo / redo 8 Modify photo album template 9 Click icon to display the image page 10 Fill empty pages with images automatically 11 Click text or image to edit it 12 Photo album preview 13 Share photo album by email, image or SWF f ile 14 Search page 15 Edit[...]

79 Cre ate albu m pa ge How to create album pages:  Click on Album page. The work area is displayed.  Drag the desired image into the work area.  To start the print creations ap plication by ArcSoft click on Continue.  Select the categories for the photo albums to view the photo albums.  Select a n album page.  To op en the “Pho[...]

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81 1 Restart 2 Add images 3 Remov e all 4 Block/release design 5 Save design 6 Undo / redo 7 Modify album page template 8 Click icon to display the image page 9 Album page preview 10 Share album page by email or image fi le 11 Print / print options[...]

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