SiPix DV100 manual

Pocket DV Camera & 1.3 Mega Pixel Digital Still Camera Owner’s Manual[...]

ii About This Manual This manual is designed to assist you in using the StyleCam DV100 Pocket DV Camera. Information in this document has been carefully checked for accuracy; however, no guarantee is given to the correctness of the contents. The information in th is document is subject to change without notice. Edition First Edition, May 2003 Copyr[...]

iii Declaration of Conformity This device complies with part 15 of the FCC ru les. Operation is subject to the following conditions: This device may not caus e harmful interference. This device must accept any interference re ceived, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Canadian Department of Communications This class B digita[...]

1 TABLE OF CONTENTS Getting Started _________________________________________________________ 2 About the StyleCam DV1 00 Pocket DV Camera __________________________________ 2 Unpacking the St yleCam DV100 _______________________________________________ 2 Identifying Co mponents ______________________________________________________ 3 Inserting the[...]

2 Getting S t arted About the StyleCam DV100 Pocket DV Camera Congratulations on your purchase of the StyleC am DV100. Your StyleCam DV100 pocket digital video camera has been ergonomically designed to a llow you to quickly and easily take digital video and digital still images. You can download the videos and images using the included software and[...]

3 Identifying Components Please refer to the following diagram to get to know your StyleCam DV100. 1. Capture/Playback switch 2. Record/Shutter button 3. Hand strap holder 4. Lens (2X digital zoom) 5. Status LED 6. Microphone 1. Lens (2X digital zoom) 2. Status LED 3. Microphone 1. Power ON/OFF button 2. Menu button 3. Display ON/OFF/thumbnail butt[...]

4 Inserting the Batteries The StyleCam DV100 uses two AA alkaline batte ries or two AA Ni-MH rechargeable batteries. Please follow the instructions below to insert t he batteries into your StyleCam DV100 camera. 1. Open the battery compartment cover by s liding the door in the direction of the arrow shown on the cover. 2. Note the battery polaritie[...]

5 S tyleCam DV100 Operations Turning the Power ON/OFF 1. Make sure that you have inserted two new AA batteries into the StyleCam DV100 camera. 2. Set the StyleCam DV100 to either Capture mode or Playback mode using the Capture/Playback switch. 2. Open the LCD monitor by flipping it out from the camera. 3. Press the Power button located on t he top [...]

6 Economy resolution • 160x120 (video) • 640x480 (still image) Battery indicator – full Battery indicator – 50% full Battery indicator – almost empty (have extra sets of batteries available) Battery indicator – empty (will not record any more image or video) Capturing Digital Video, Still Image & Audio Files The StyleCam DV100 allow[...]

7 The LCD will display the subject that you’re aiming at. The image icon will show besides the image counter. The image counter indicates the num ber of pictures that you can take on the remaining the memory. To take a still image, hold the camera steady, view your subject through the LCD, and press the Shutter button. The image counter will coun[...]

8 4. When you’re ready to take a video, pr ess the Shutter button to begin recording. Using the Self-Timer – Video The StyleCam DV100 allows you to be in the video using the 10-second self-t imer feature. Please follow the instructions below to use the self-timer. 1. Set the camera to video preview mode. 2. Before pressing the Shutter button to[...]

9 5. Press the Navigation left button to back out of the sub-menu, and you will be able to preview the scene through LCD screen. A self-t imer icon will display on the left side of the LCD screen. 6. Set the camera on a flat surface and pre ss the Shutter button. The red LED will begin to blink. 7. You have 10 seconds to position yourself before th[...]

10 WHITE BALANCE From the sub-menu, highlight “W. BALANCE” and press the Navigation right button. You will see a list of the available white balance options. Use the Navigation up/down buttons to highlight your selection and press the OK button. TIMER From the sub-menu, highlight “TIMER” and press the Navigation right button. The screen sho[...]

11 TIME STAMP (For still image only) From the sub-menu, highlight “TIME STAMP” and press the Navigation right button. The screen shown on the left will appear. Use the Navigation up/down buttons to highlight your selection and press the OK button. Reviewing Digital Video, Still Image & Audio Files[...]

12 Note: You cannot retrieve a video once you have deleted it. LOCK This feature allows you to lock the digital videos , still images, or audio files so that you will not erase the files accidentally. From the s ub-menu use the Navigation up/down buttons to highlight “LOCK” and press the Navigation right button. You will see two options: lock T[...]

13 Playback Still Image – Sub-Menu Options The Playback still image sub-menu offers the following features: • Magnify • Erase • Lock • Slideshow • TV Output • DPOF (only when a memory card is used) MAGNIFY This feature allows you to zoom in on y our picture when playback on the LCD screen. To magnify an image, use the Navigation up/do[...]

14 • To lock the CURRENT image displaying on the LCD screen, highlight “THIS” and press the OK button. The “lock” icon will appear on the top of the LCD screen. • To lock ALL of the images, highlight “ALL” and press the OK button. • To unlock the image(s), highlight “THIS” or “ALL” again and press the OK button. The “loc[...]

15 screen (shown below) use the Navigation up/ down buttons to indicate how many copies of the image you want to print and press the OK button. • To reset any previous DPOF programs – Use the Navigation up/down buttons to highlight “RESET” and press the OK button. Note: DPOF will only work when you have a memory card inserted in the StyleCa[...]

16 • To erase ALL of the audio files saved on the memory, highlight “ALL” and press the OK button. The camera will prompt you to c onfirm this selection. Highlight “YES” or “NO” and press the OK button. Note: You cannot retrieve an audio file once you have deleted it. LOCK This feature allows you to protect your audi o file(s) against[...]

17 If no video, still image, or audio is taken with the StyleCam DV100 and you’re trying to playback one of the files, then this error message will appear. This error message will appear under the following Playback modes: • Video • Still image • Audio If a video, still image, or audio file is locked and you’re trying to erase this file, [...]

18 Sof tware Inst allation Software Overview and Features The StyleCam DV100 includes the camera driv er that provides fast and easy video and image download. Also included are ArcSoft PhotoImpre ssion and VideoImpression software. With these programs you can edit, retouch, and enhance your video clips and still images with ease. Adobe Acrobat Read[...]

19 You have two options: “Automatic Installation” and “Custom Installation”. We recommend you choose Automatic Installation. Please check your choice and click “Next” to continue the installation of your software. Automatic Installation The automatic installation will install all the software on the CD to your computer. You will be prom[...]

20 1. Check the application(s) that you want to install on your computer and click “Next” to continue the installation of your software. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions to comple te installing each software that you chose. The installation will be in the order of the menu above. 3. When you finish installing ALL software, sele ct “Yes, I[...]

21 Making Connections Connecting to a PC By connecting the StyleCam DV100 to a comput er you can perform two operations: download files and capturing video with ArcSoft VideoImpressi on. Please follow the instructions below to connect your camera to the computer. 1. Make sure the camera’s power is turned off. 2. Plug the small end of the USB cabl[...]

22 Download V ideo/Image/Audio to Y our PC Once you have installed the StyleCam DV100 driv er and connected your camera to the com puter. You can download the files to your computer eas ily. Please follow the instructions below to download your digital video, image, and audio files. 1. Connect the StyleCam DV100 to the com puter. Refer to the “Ma[...]

23 2. Drag & Drop • With the mouse cursor on the highlighted files, left-click on the mouse and hold down on the button. • Drag the files to your desired lo cation, and release the button. Downloading via ArcSoft PhotoImpression You can also download the files using ArcSoft P hotoImpression that is included with this product. Please follow [...]

24 S tyleCam DV100 as PC-CAM The StyleCam DV100 can be used as a PC-camera when connected to a computer using the supplied USB cable. You will need ArcSoft VideoI mpression or other video application to operate the StyleCam DV100 as a PC-camera. Capturing Live Video with ArcSoft VideoImpression 1. Set the Capture/Playback switch to Capt ure mode an[...]

25 5. Launch ArcSoft VideoImpression by clicking Start → Programs → ArcSoft → ArcSoft VideoImpression → VideoImpression 1.7. 6. Click “New” and then “Capture” from VideoImpression screens. 7. The StyleCam DV100 will start to capture live video. 8. Click the “Record” button on the Vi deoImpression screen to record the video. To l[...]

26 Product S pecification Image sensor ½” CMOS sensor with 1.3 million pixels Memory 8MB built-in flash memory , SD/MMC card slot (256MB) Video resolution 640 x 480 320 x 240 160 x 120 Video frame rate 8 fps 15 fps 15 fps Video capacity * 40 sec 60 sec 180 sec Image resolution (compression ratio) 1280 x 1024 6:1 1280 x 1024 12:1 640 x 480 Image [...]

27 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible cause Solution The batteries are discharged. Replac e the batteries with freshly charged ones. The batteries are inserted incorrectly. Check the battery orientation. The camera has no power. Is the camera connected to a computer? The camera’s buttons are not functional when connected to a PC. Disconnect the cam[...]

28 ONE YEAR LIMITED W ARRANTY – US/CANADA SiPix, a Foxlink Peripherals, Inc. brand, wa rrants this hardware pr oduct against defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year fr om the original date of purchase as identified on the proof of purchase (your receipt). It is t he end-user’s responsibility to make certain this product is [...]

29 W ARRANTY SER VICE – US/CANADA If your SiPix product needs to be returned for repai r, you must contact SiPix technical support prior to shipment for an RMA number before sending in the product. The RMA number is a Return Merchandise Authorization number. SiPix w ill refuse all shipments without a proper RMA number. The RMA number MUST be prin[...]

30 TECHNICAL SUPPORT – US/CANADA SiPix provides technical support at no cost dur ing the one-year warranty period. Users with questions or concerns of a tec hnical nature should first refer to the product manual, as usage and troubleshooting information is provided in detail. For additional information or assistance, users should visit the SiPix [...]

31 W ARRANTY & TECHNICAL SUPPORT – EUROPE Technical Support SiPix provides technical support at no cost dur ing the two-year European warranty period. Users with questions or concerns of a technical nature should first re fer to the product manual, as usage and troubleshooting information is provided in deta il. For additional information or [...]

32 W ARRANTY & TECHNICAL SUPPORT – ASIA Technical Support Upon receipt of this SiPix product you are immedi ately eligible for Technical Support during the warranty period of ONE YEAR from the purchase dat e. Users with questions or concerns of a technical nature should first refer to the product manual, as usage and troubleshooting informati[...]