Aiptek IS-DV manual

1 W elcome Dear user , thanks for purchasing this product. Much investment in time and effort has gone into its development, and it is our hope that it will give you many years of trouble-free service. Safety Notice 1. Do not drop, puncture or disassemble the camera; otherwise the warranty will be voided. 2. A void all contact with water , and dry [...]

2 T able of Contents W elcome .......................................................................... 1 Safety Notice ................................................................... 1 T able of Contents ........................................................... 2 Getting Started ..............................................................[...]

3 T able of Contents Using PC Camera ........................................................... 36 Installing the software ........................................................................... 36 Starting the application ......................................................................... 36 Using IS-DV PC Camera .......................[...]

4 getting star ted getting star ted getting star ted getting star ted Getting Started Knowing your camera parts Forward button ( ) TV -out connector Earphone connector Play/Pause button ( ) Backward button ( ) LCD display USB connector Record button Joystick ( ) Menu button Mode button SD/MMC card slot Strap hook T ripod socket Bottom view Power bu[...]

getting star ted getting star ted 5 getting star ted getting star ted Installing the battery 1 Open the battery compartment cover . Slide the battery compartment cover open as indicated. 2 Install the battery . Place the accessory Li-ion battery into the compartment. Note that the metallic contacts must be aligned with the contacts in the compartme[...]

6 getting star ted getting star ted getting star ted getting star ted Using the charger When the battery pack is out of power , you can use the accessory charger to recharge the battery pack. 1 Connect one end of the supplied AC adapter to the charger stand and the other end to a wall outlet. 2 Place the depleted battery pack into the charger . Not[...]

getting star ted getting star ted 7 getting star ted getting star ted In addition to the built-in flash memory , your camera can store data on a Secure Digital (SD) card or a MultiMedia card (MMC). T o insert a memory card, gently push the card as indicated until the card reaches the bottom of the slot. T o remove the memory card, gently push the [...]

8 getting star ted getting star ted 1 Attach the lens cap to the strap. Thread the string on the side of the strap through the cap, and then thread the strap through the string loop to fasten the cap. 2 Attach the strap to the camera. Thread the end of the strap through the hook on the camera, and then thread the strap through the string loop. Atta[...]

9 basic operations basic operations T urning on your camera Press and hold down the power button for 1 second to turn on the camera. T urning off your camera Press and hold down the power button for 1 second to turn off the camera. OR If the camera stays inactive for a long period of time, it may automatically shut down due to the Auto-Off setting.[...]

10 basic operations basic operations basic operations basic operations The LCD monitor can be used to compose image settings for shooting, to review recorded files, or to change menu options. The LCD panel can be rotated to the following positions: 1 Normal position. Normally , the LCD panel is not rotated for the user to get a clear preview on th[...]

basic operations basic operations 1 1 basic operations basic operations Reading LCD indicators Digital Camcorder mode: 2.0 0008 Battery Life White balance Photo resolution Number of recordings Selftimer Zoom ratio Storage medium* 1 Video resolution Mode icon Flash mode * 1 This icon will change according to the storage medium you are using: : inter[...]

12 basic operations basic operations basic operations basic operations Setting time and language When you power on the camera for the first time, you are recommended to adjust the time and language settings. 1 T urn on the camera. 2 Press the Mode button and use the joystick to select the Setting ( ) mode. Then press the center of the joystick to [...]

basic operations basic operations 13 basic operations basic operations Recording a video clip 1 Adjust the focus. Set the Focus Switch to an appropriate setting. Normally , you should set the focus to ( ) for most filming conditions. Select ( ) only for close- ups. The focus is adjustable during recording. 2 Use the joystick to zoom in or zoom out[...]

14 basic operations basic operations basic operations basic operations Recording a video clip (continued) 3 Press the Record button to start recording. 4 Press the Record button again to stop recording. 2.0 0008 00:00:07 Timer[...]

basic operations basic operations 15 basic operations basic operations T aking a still picture 1 Adjust the focus. Set the Focus Switch to an appropriate setting. Normally , you should set the focus to ( ) for most filming conditions. Select ( ) only for close-ups. 2 Use the joystick to zoom in or zoom out the screen. Adjust other settings if nece[...]

16 basic operations basic operations basic operations basic operations Recording a voice clip 1 Press the Mode button and use the joystick to select the V oice ( ) mode. Then press the center of the joystick to enter . 2 Press the Record button to start recording. 3 When you are done, press the Record button again to stop recording. A void blocking[...]

basic operations basic operations 17 basic operations basic operations Playing back your recordings 1 Press the Mode button and use the joystick to select the Playback ( ) mode. Then press the center of the joystick to enter . 2 Operations in playback mode: File type How to... Action - Shift between index mode and full-screen mode In index mode, pr[...]

18 basic operations basic operations basic operations basic operations Playing MP3 music Copy MP3 files to the camera Before you can play MP3 music, you need to copy MP3 files to the camera first. 1 Connect the camera to your PC. Connect the camera to a PC using the USB cable. For details on connecting the camera to your PC, see page 31. 2 Copy [...]

basic operations basic operations 19 basic operations basic operations Playing MP3 music (continued) Playing music in MP3 mode 1 Press the Mode button and use the joystick to select the MP3 ( ) mode. Then press the center of the joystick to enter . 2 Operations in MP3 mode: How to... Action Shift between tracks Use the joystick to move up or down. [...]

20 basic operations basic operations Connecting the camera to a TV Connect your camera and TV via the accessory A V cable for real-time display . Y ou can display your video clips, still pictures, and audio recordings directly on your TV , sharing them with your friends and family . TV-out Video Audio AV-Mode TV 1 T urn on your TV and switch the TV[...]

21 advanced operations advanced operations Menu operation The menu items provide several options for you to fine-tune your camera functions. The following table gives details on menu operations. How to... Action Bring up the menu Press the Menu button. Move the highlight bar Use the joystick to move up or down. Enter sub-menu/ Confirm an item Pre[...]

22 advanced operations advanced operations advanced operations advanced operations Menu items in Camera mode Power-on → Press the Menu button. Item Option Description Resolution 1M Set picture resolution to 1280x960. Print up to 3x5 in. photos or display on PC. 3M Set picture resolution to 2048x1536. Print 4x6 in. or 5x7 in. photos. 5M Set pictur[...]

advanced operations advanced operations 23 advanced operations advanced operations Menu items in Camera mode (continued) Item Option Description WB Auto The camera automatically adjusts white balance. Sunny This setting is suitable for outdoor recording in sunny weather . Cloudy This setting is suitable for recording in cloudy weather or shady envi[...]

24 advanced operations advanced operations advanced operations advanced operations Menu items in Camera mode (continued) Item Option Description Effect Normal Make recordings in natural color . B&W Make recordings in black and white. Classic Make recordings in sepia-toned color . Exposure -2~+2 Manually adjust the exposure to gain better effect[...]

advanced operations advanced operations 25 advanced operations advanced operations Menu items in Playback mode Power-on → Press the Mode button → Enter the Playback ( ) mode → Press the Menu button. Item Option Description Delete One Delete current file. All Delete all pictures and video/audio files stored in the memory . Cancel Cancel acti[...]

26 advanced operations advanced operations advanced operations advanced operations Menu items in MP3 mode Power-on → Press the Mode button → Enter the MP3 ( ) mode → Press the Menu button. Item Description Delete One Delete current track. Cancel Cancel action. Menu items in V oice mode Power-on → Press the Mode button → Enter the V oice ([...]

advanced operations advanced operations 27 advanced operations advanced operations Menu items in Setting mode Power-on → Press the Mode button → Enter the Setting ( ) mode → Press the Menu button. Item Option Description 30 Date & T ime - Set date and time. Beep On Enable beep sound. Off Disable beep sound. Flicker 50Hz Set flicker frequ[...]

28 advanced operations advanced operations Menu items in Setting mode (continued) Item Option Description Auto Off Z Z Z Off Disable Auto-off function. 1 min The camera automatically shuts down when staying inactive for over 1 minute. 3 min The camera automatically shuts down when staying inactive for over 3 minutes. 5 min The camera automatically [...]

29 copying files to y our pc copying files to y our pc Copying Files to Y our PC Installing the driver to your PC Y ou need to install the camera driver to ensure that video clips can be played back on your PC. T o install the software: 1 Insert the driver CD. T urn on your computer . Then place the accessory CD into the CD-ROM drive. Do not conn[...]

30 copying files to y our pc copying files to y our pc copying files to y our pc copying files to y our pc Installing the driver to your PC (continued) 3 Install the driver . The Install Shield Wizard will then appear and automatically install the program. Click on Next and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. 4 Insta[...]

copying files to y our pc copying files to y our pc 31 copying files to y our pc copying files to y our pc Connecting the camera to your PC 1 Connect the USB cable to your computer . T urn on your computer , and then connect the accessory USB cable to the USB port of your computer . Make sure the cable and the port are correctly aligned. 2 Conn[...]

32 copying files to y our pc copying files to y our pc copying files to y our pc copying files to y our pc Copying files to the PC 1 This step varies depending on your operation system: For Windows XP users: After the camera is connected to your computer , a dialogue window will appear automatically . Please select the item Open folder to view[...]

copying files to y our pc copying files to y our pc 33 copying files to y our pc copying files to y our pc Copying files to the PC (continued) 2 Double-click on the DCIM file folder . 3 Double-click on the 100MEDIA file folder . 4 Drag the target file into My Documents or the destination folder .[...]

34 copying files to y our pc copying files to y our pc copying files to y our pc copying files to y our pc V iewing/Playing files on your PC 1 Double-click on My Documents or any other folder that stores your files. 2 Double-click on the desired file, and the file will be opened by the program matching the file type.[...]

copying files to y our pc copying files to y our pc 35 copying files to y our pc copying files to y our pc File location After connecting the camera to your computer , a removable disk will appear in your computer . The removable disk actually represents the storage medium of your camera. In the disk you can find all of your recordings. Refer [...]

36 using pc camera using pc camera using pc camera using pc camera Using PC Camera Installing the software The PC camera software is included in the camera driver , and therefore you should install the driver before using the PC camera function. If you have not yet installed the driver , see page 29 for details on the installation. Starting the app[...]

using pc camera using pc camera 37 using pc camera using pc camera Starting the application (continued) Notice for Windows 98SE users: 1. Click Next when the following screen appears. 2. When the following screen appears, select Search for the best driver for your device and click Next to continue. 3. During installation, some users may need to ins[...]

38 using pc camera using pc camera using pc camera using pc camera Starting the application (continued) 3 Launch IS-DV program. Double-click the IS-DV icon ( ) on the Desktop to start the program. After the program starts, you can begin to use the PC camera function. If you cannot find the program shortcut on the desktop, you can start the program[...]

using pc camera using pc camera 39 using pc camera using pc camera Using IS-DV PC Camera Start recording a video clip Stop recording Snapshot Format * Source * Start/Stop preview window Setting * Open album Select video source * Sub-menu available. T o view pictures taken by IS-DV PC Camera, please click on to open the photo album. Or , as an alter[...]

40 using pc camera using pc camera using pc camera using pc camera Using IS-DV PC Camera (continued) Recording an A VI movie 1. Click on the icon. 2. Press to specify the path and name of the A VI file. 3. Set the frame rate and recording time according to your needs. 4. Press the Start to Record button to begin recording. 5. T o stop recording, c[...]

using pc camera using pc camera 41 using pc camera using pc camera Using IS-DV PC Camera (continued) Configuring Source options Device Control: - Brightness: Y ou can check the “Auto” item and let the program adjust image brightness for you, or uncheck the “Auto” item and slide the bar to adjust image brightness manually . - Quality: If th[...]

42 Addenda When using the camera: Problem Cause Solution The camera can not be powered on normally . The batteries are out of power . Replace the batteries. The batteries are incorrectly installed. Re-install the batteries. The camera is still powered on, but the LCD screen does not display . If the camera stays idle for over one minute, the LCD sc[...]

43 Addenda When using the camera: Problem Cause Solution I did not delete the pictures and video clips, but can not find them in the memory card. The lost recordings are saved in the internal memory . It happens when you insert a memory card after taking a few pictures or video clips. Y ou can access those files after removing the memory card. Ca[...]

44 Addenda When connecting the camera to the computer or TV : Problem Cause Solution I cannot view the video clips on my computer . Driver or software is not installed on the computer . Install Direct X 8.0 or above and Windows Media 9.0 Codecs to solve this problem. See page 29 for details on installing the software, or go to http://www . microsof[...]

45 Addenda Country England Germany France Italy Spain Netherlands Setting 50Hz 50Hz 60Hz 50Hz 50Hz 50Hz Country Portugal America T aiwan China Japan Korea Setting 50Hz 60Hz 60Hz 50Hz 50/60Hz 60Hz Note: The flicker setting is based on the frequency standard of your local power supply . Icon Description Full battery life Moderate battery life Low ba[...]

46 Addenda Storage Capacity Memory Video Audio VGA QVGA Maximum Flash memory (8MB for storage) 45 sec. 180 sec. 180 sec. SD/MMC card (128MB) 450 sec. 1800 sec. 2400 sec. SD/MMC card (256MB) 900 sec. 3600 sec. 4800 sec. SD/MMC card (512MB) 1800 sec. 7200 sec. 9600 sec. SD/MMC card (1GB) 3600 sec. 14400 sec. 19200 sec. Memory Still picture 5M 3M 1M F[...]

47 Addenda Message Description Recording The camera is recording a file. Please Unlock SD Card If you insert a SD card and the card is set to “Protected”, this message will show up when the camera tries to write data into the card. No Files T o Play When the camera is set to Playback mode without any existing file to play , this message will [...]

48 Addenda Specifications Main Functions - Digital Video Camcorder (V ideo Resolution): • VGA (640 x 480 pixels) / up to 30 fps • QVGA (320 x 240 pixels) / up to 30 fps - Digital Still Camera (Hardware Resolution:): • 5.0 Mega (2560 x 1920 pixels) • 3.1 Mega (2048 x 1536 pixels) • 1.3 Mega (1280 x 960 pixels) - MP3 Player: Full Function [...]