HDDV 8000 - Digital Camera AIPTEK - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL HDDV 8000 AIPTEK

Welcome 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. Avoid all contact with water, and dry hands

3. Do not expose the camera to high temperature

or leave it in direct sunlight. Doing so may damage the camera.

4. Use the camera with care. Avoid pressing hard

5. For your own safety, avoid using the camera

when there is a storm or lightning.

6. Avoid using batteries of different brands or

types at the same time. This may lead to the potential for serious damage.

7. Remove batteries during long periods between

usage, as deteriorated batteries may affect the functionality of the camera.

8. Remove batteries if they show signs of leaking

9. Use only the accessories supplied by the

10. Keep the camera out of the reach of infants.

Getting Started Knowing your camera parts

Battery Release Lever

Battery Compartment Cover

Loading batteries 1 Open the battery compartment cover. Push the battery release lever to the unlock position, and then pull the battery compartment cover downward and lift the cover up to remove the cover. 2 Install batteries. Place four AA batteries into the compartment. Note that the positive(+) and negative(-) ends cannot be reversed.

3 Replace the cover. After the batteries are properly installed, replace the battery compartment cover.

Do not use different types or brands of batteries at the same time. Alkaline batteries or rechargeable NiMH batteries are recommended for high performance.

Inserting a memory card (optional) In addition to the built-in flash memory, your camera can store data on a Compact Flash (CF) card or a Microdrive. To insert a memory card, gently push the card as indicated until the card reaches the end of the slot. Note that you should insert a memory card before powering on the camera.

After inserting a memory card, you are recommended to format the memory card before using it. To format a memory card with the camera, follow these procedures: Insert a memory card → Power on the camera → Set the Mode mode → Enter the Dial to Settings Advanced sub-menu → Enter the Format Menu sub-menu → Select Yes and press the Enter button. Note that all data stored on the memory card will be gone after formatting. Advanced

Inserting a memory card (continued)

To remove the card, first make sure that the power is off. Then open the LCD panel, and push the card eject button to pop out the card or Microdrive.

Do not remove the memory card while the camera is powered on. Doing so would cause the camera to shut down abnormally. When a memory card is inserted, the camera will use the card as the main storage medium. Files stored in the camera’s built-in memory will become inaccessible until the card is removed. If the CF card cannot be identified by your camera but is usable on other devices, it is probably because of incompatible format. Please see the Troubleshooting section for more information.

Attaching the wrist strap (optional) 1 Unfold the strap. Unfold and spread the wrist strap as illustrated. 2 Thread the strap through the hook. Thread the ends of the strap through the hooks on the camera. Then fasten the two ends together as indicated.

3 Ready the strap for use. Fold the wrapping cover to secure the wrist strap.

How to hold your camera Put your hand through the wrist strap and firmly hold the camera as illustrated. While taking still pictures or recording video clips, avoid blocking the lens to retain the best result. How to open the connector cover When you want to connect the camera to your PC, TV, earphone, or AC/DC adapter, you need to open the connector cover. Please open the cover gently in the sequence as illustrated below.

Using the tripod (optional) Use a tripod to minimize camera movement and ensure optimal image quality, especially while shooting self-portraits or having video conference. The illustration of the tripod is for your reference. The actual model may differ.

Basic Operations Turning on your camera Press and hold down the Power ( on the camera. ) button for 1 second to turn The LED will light up. If the camera is not turned on after pressing the power button, please check:

1. There are four AA batteries installed in the camera.

2. The batteries have enough power left.

3. The polar(+ -) directions of the installed batteries are correct.

Turning off your camera Press and hold down the Power ( off the camera. ) button for 1 second to turn The LED will go out.

Reading LCD indicators Digital Camcorder mode: Focus mode Zoom ratio 1.0X

Number of recordings Memory card icon*1 Battery life

Mode icon Exposure compensation*2 Video resolution *1 This icon will appear when a memory card is inserted. *2 This icon will appear when a non-default setting is selected. Digital Camera mode: ISO speed* White balance* Zoom ratio 1.0X

• These icons will appear when non-default settings are selected. Pressing the Enter button repeatedly will switch the LCD display in the following cycle: OSD on (LCD on) → OSD off (LCD on) → LCD off.

Reading LCD indicators (continued) Playback mode: Zoom ratio 1.0X 01/88 Current / Total recordings Memory card icon File type Mode icon Battery life Voice Record mode: Voice Record Mode Number of recordings Memory card icon Battery life Mode icon MP3 mode: Button lock icon*1 Play/Pause icon*2 Track name Repeat mode 01/88 Heaven 00:05:00 2004/12/12 12:00 Current / Total tracks Memory card icon Battery life Mode icon *1 This icon will appear 30 seconds into playing or when pressing the Enter button during playing. *2 This icon will appear during playing.

Setting language When you power on the camera for the first time, the LCD display may not show messages in your local language. You can set the LCD display language using the method below: 1 Turn on the camera and set the Mode Dial to Settings mode. 2 Press the Left or Right icon and press the Enter button to select the button. 3 Press the Left or Right button to select a button. suitable language and press the Enter Setting date and time Set the correct date and time so that the file information can be correctly saved. You can set the date and time using the method below: 1 Turn on the camera and set the Mode Dial to Settings mode. 2 Press the Left or Right icon and press the Enter button to select the button. 3 Press the Up or Down button to adjust the value. button Press the Enter to confirm the setting. After all items are done, the date and time settings will be recorded.

Recording a video clip 1 Turn on the camera and set the Mode mode. Dial to Digital Camcorder 2 Press the Record button to start recording.

3 During recording, you can use the Zoom Lever to zoom in or zoom out the screen. You can also adjust the focus or EV value if necessary. Zoom in/out Set focus: Press Shutter button during recording. 200cm ~ 100cm ~ 200cm Set EV value 40cm ~ 100cm EV value: ranges from -3 to +3.

Recording a video clip (continued) You can enable the auto-focusing function for video recording. To enable the function, follow these procedures: Power on the camera → Set the Mode Dial to Digital Camcorder mode → Press the Menu button → Enter the AF Enable sub-menu → Select On and press the Enter button. If the auto-focusing function is toggled on, some mechanical noise might occur during recording. 4 Press the Record button again to stop recording.

Taking a still picture 1 Turn on the camera and set the Mode mode. Dial to Digital Camera 2 Before taking a picture, you can use the Zoom Lever to zoom in or zoom out the screen. Zoom in/out 3 Adjust the Flash mode or EV value if necessary. Flash mode:

Auto Off Slow Sync EV value: ranges from -3 to +3. 4 Press the Shutter button half way and hold for the camera to automatically focus. Then press the button all the way down to take a still picture.

Set flash mode Set EV value Set LCD/Icon on or off Recording a voice clip 1 Turn on the camera and set the Mode Dial to Voice Record mode. 2 Press the Record button to start recording.

3 When you are done, press the Record again to stop recording.

Playing back your recordings 1 Turn on the camera and set the Mode Dial to Playback mode. 2 Full-screen mode operations: File type Picture Video

Audio How to... Action Shift between files Press the Left or Right button (when the zoom ratio is not locked). Zoom in/out (1x~4x) Use the zoom lever to zoom in/out. Lock/Release zoom ratio When the zoom ratio is greater than button. 1.0x, press the Shutter Browse the enlarged picture When the zoom ratio is locked, use buttons to browse the 4-way the picture. Shift between files Press the Left or Right button (when no file is being played). Start playing Press the Shutter Pause/Resume playing During playing/While paused, press button. the Shutter Fast wind/Rewind During playing, press the Left or Right button. Press the same button again to resume playing. Adjust sound volume During playing, press the Up or Down button. Stop playing During playing, press the Menu button.

button. Playing back your recordings (continued) 3 Index mode operations: How to... Action Switch to index mode Move the zoom lever toward W. Switch back to full-screen mode Move the zoom lever toward T. Shift between files Press the Left or Right Scroll up/down pages Press the Up or Down Play/view the selected file Press the Shutter

button. button. button. Playing MP3 music 1 Turn on the camera and set the Mode Dial to Playback mode. Then press the Record button. 2 MP3 operations: How to... Action Switch between MP3 and Playback modes Press the Record being played). Shift between files Press the Left or Right is paused or stopped). Play the selected title Press the Shutter button. Pause/Resume playing Press the Shutter button. Fast wind/Rewind During playing, press the Left or Right Adjust sound volume During playing, press the Up or Down button (when no track is button (when the track button. button. Stop playing During playing, press the Menu button. Lock/Unlock button During playing, press the Enter button. Switch sound output to earphone/buzzer Press the Menu sound output device. button, and then change the Before playing MP3 music, you need to copy MP3 files to the camera. See page 33 for details on connecting the camera to your PC. Then you can copy MP3 files to the camera as if using a removable disk (see page 39). The LCD display will be off and all buttons will be locked after 30 seconds of playing. Press any button to switch on the LCD and button to unlock then press the Enter the buttons.

01/88 Heaven 00:05:00 2004/12/12 12:00 Connecting the camera to your TV Connect your camera and TV via the accessory AV cable for real-time display. You can display your video clips, still pictures, and audio recordings directly on your TV, sharing them with your friends and family.

AV Mode Video Audio TV-out 1 Turn on your TV and switch the TV to AV mode. 2 Connect the audio and video ends to the TV. 3 Open the connector cover. 4 Connect the other end of the AV cable to your camera. 5 Turn on the camera → Set the Mode Dial to Settings mode → TV item → TV Out item → Select On. If no image is seen on TV, try switching the audio and video ends. If abnormal display occurs, examine the NTSC/PAL setting of the camera. To resume display on the camera LCD, set the Mode Dial to Settings mode → TV item → TV Out item → Select Off.

• Press the Menu Item Option 640x480 Size 352x288 320x240 176x144 Effect Normal B&W mode Description This option provides the best resolution that is suitable for filming stable subjects. This option records films suitable for viewing on TV. The video quality is similar to VCD. This option records films suitable for transmitting over high-speed Internet. This option provides low resolution with the smoothest flow. This option allows you to record films in natural color. This option allows you to record films in black and white.

Enable On/Off The exposure is dramatically increased. The exposure is moderately increased. The exposure is slightly increased. The exposure is not changed. The exposure is slightly decreased. The exposure is moderately decreased. The exposure is dramatically decreased. This function allows the camera to auto-focus during video recording. Note that some mechanical noise might occur when the camera is adjusting focus during recording.

Slow Sync Off mode → Description This option lets you add voice memos to your pictures. Here are some notes on using this feature:

1. Each voice memo lasts for 10 seconds.

2. This function is available after taking a picture. If

you want to add a memo to every picture you take, you must use this function immediately after every shot.

3. For one picture, only one voice memo can be

recorded. Once the voice memo is recorded, it cannot be modified or remade. This option provides the best resolution that is suitable for developing 6x8 photos. This option lets you take pictures suitable for developing 5x7 or 6x8 photos. This option lets you take pictures suitable for developing 3x5 or 4x6 photos. This option lets you take pictures suitable for viewing on the PC screen. The flash will automatically fire if the lighting is insufficient. The flash fires on every shot. The flash fires several times in a shot. Together with a slow shutter speed, this option allows you to take pictures of vivid images in the dark. The flash is disabled.

Menu items in Digital Camera mode (continued) Item Selftimer Effect Option On/Off Normal This option allows you to take pictures in natural color. Classic This option allows you to take sepia-toned pictures, resembling old photos. B&W This option allows you to take pictures in black and white. Solarize Date Stamp On/Off Auto Sunny Advanced White Balance Description When you fully press the shutter, the camera will have ten seconds delay before taking a picture. Cloudy This option allows you to take pictures with overexposed effect. After the date stamp is enabled, a date mark will be printed on every picture you take. The white balance is automatically adjusted. This option is suitable for outdoor shooting under direct sun light. This option is suitable for outdoor shooting in cloudy weather or shady environments. Fluorescent This option is suitable for indoor shooting with fluorescent lamp lighting or environments with high color temperature. Tungsten This option is suitable for indoor shooting with incandescent lamp lighting or environments with low color temperature.

Menu items in Digital Camera mode (continued) Item Option ISO Auto Advanced ISO 100 ISO ISO 200 ISO 400 EV+3 EV+2 EV+1 Advanced Exposure EV+0 EV-1 EV-2 EV-3 Description The camera determines the ISO speed automatically. The ISO speed is set to 100, suitable for shooting in environments with ample light. The ISO speed is set to 200, suitable for shooting in environments with moderate light. The ISO speed is set to 400, suitable for shooting in dim environments or with a faster shutter speed. The exposure is dramatically increased. The exposure is moderately increased. The exposure is slightly increased. The exposure is not changed. The exposure is slightly decreased. The exposure is moderately decreased. The exposure is dramatically decreased.

Menu items in Playback mode Power-on → Set the Mode Dial to Playback button. the Menu Item Voice memo Delete one Delete all Option Description On/Off Enabling this function will let you hear voice memos while reviewing still pictures. The voice memo (if any) will be automatically played when the still picture is button to reviewed. You can press the Shutter pause/resume playing. Yes/No This option lets you delete the current file. Yes/No Depending on the storage medium you are using, you are able to delete all files stored in the memory card or internal memory. All Still File sort Video Audio File information mode → Press On/off This option allows all files to be displayed. This option allows only still pictures to be displayed. This option allows only video clips to be displayed. This option allows only audio clips to be displayed. This option determines whether file information (such as file size...) is displayed in the Playback mode.

Menu items in MP3 mode Power-on → Set the Mode Dial to Playback the Record button → Press the Menu Item Delete one Delete all Option Description Yes/No This option lets you delete the current track. Yes/No This option lets you delete all tracks. One Repeat mode All Audio Out mode → Press button. Headphone Buzzer Repeat playing the current track. Repeat playing all tracks. Sets the headphone as the audio output device. Sets the speaker as the audio output device.

mode Description This option allows you to set date and time. This option allows you to toggle beep sound on or off. The camera will automatically shut down if staying inactive for over one minute. The camera will automatically shut down if staying inactive for over five minutes. The camera will automatically shut down if staying inactive for over ten minutes. The LCD brightness is set to high. The LCD brightness is set to normal. The LCD brightness is set to low. Set the flicker to 50 Hz. Set the flicker to 60 Hz. This option allows you to set language.

Menu items in Settings mode (continued) Item

Description This option is suitable for America, Taiwan, Japan, and Korea areas. This option is suitable for Germany, England, Italy, Netherlands, China, Japan, and Hongkong. On/Off This option allows you to toggle the TV-out function on or off. On/Off This option allows you to restore factory defaults. Note that all non-default settings will be overridden. On/Off Depending on the storage medium you are using, you are able to format the memory card or internal memory. Note that all files stored in the medium will be erased and gone forever. TV Out Advanced Default Advanced Format

Copying Files to Your PC Installing the driver to your PC You need to install the camera driver to ensure that video clips can be played back on your PC. To install the software: 1 Insert the driver CD. Turn on your computer. Then place the accessory CD into the CD-ROM drive. Do not connect the USB cable to your computer now. Shut down all other applications running on your computer. If the autorun screen does not appear automatically, double-click on My Computer and then the CD-ROM drive. Then start the Setup.exe program manually. 2 Start the installation. Click on the icon to launch the installation of the driver. Notice for Windows 2000 users: During the installation process, a warning message regarding digital signature may appear twice or more. Please click on Yes to continue the process. The software is fully compatible with Windows 2000 operation system.

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 Install codecs. After the driver installation is completed, the program will prompt you to install Windows Media Player Codecs. If you are not sure whether the codecs have been installed in your computer, please click on Yes and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. 5 Install Direct X 8.0 or above. After the codecs installation is completed, you will be prompted to install Direct X 8.0 or above if the program is not yet installed in your computer. Please click on Yes to continue. Windows Media Player Codecs and Direct X 8.0 or above are necessary for viewing the video clips recorded by the camera. 6 Restart the computer. After the installation is completed, you may need to restart your computer for the driver to take effect.

Connecting the camera to your PC 1 Connect the USB cable to your computer. Turn 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 Connect the USB cable to your camera. Make sure there are 4 AA batteries installed in the camera. Then connect the other end of the USB cable to the camera. Make sure the installed batteries have enough power left or the connection may fail. Notice for Windows 2000/XP/ME users: If you want to disconnect the camera from your computer, please follow these steps:

3. Select the camera when the confirmation screen appears and

4. Follow the on-screen instructions to safely disconnect the

camera from your computer.

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 files using Windows Explorer and click OK. For Windows 2000/ME/98SE users: Double-click on My Computer. Then double-click on the icon of the removable disk that has just appeared. When a memory card is inserted, the removable disk refers to the card. Otherwise the removable disk refers to the internal flash memory.

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.

Viewing/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.

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 to the figure on the right to see where the files are stored. Media files MP3 files

Addenda Troubleshooting When using the camera: Problem Cause Solution The batteries are out of power. Replace the batteries. The batteries are incorrectly installed. Re-install the batteries. Low quality batteries are used. Use alkaline or rechargeable NiMH batteries. DO NOT use different brands or types of batteries at the same time. If the camera stays idle for over one minute, the LCD screen will automatically shut down to save power. Press any button except the power button to reactivate the display. The LCD display is disabled. Press the Enter switch on the display. The TV Out function is enabled. Turn off the camera and then turn it on again. Can not take pictures or video clips when pressing the Shutter or Record button. Out of memory. Free some space from the memory card or the internal memory. The camera is recharging the flash strobe. Wait until the flash strobe is fully charged. LCD icon error after instering a memory card. The card is not correctly inserted. Remove the card and insert it in correct direction. The format of the memory card is not compatible with the camera. Use the camera “Format” function to format the card. The memory card is corrupted. Replace the memory card with a new one. The camera can not be powered on normally. The camera is still powered on, but the LCD screen does not display.

1. The CF card cannot be

identified by the camera.

2. The LCD screen displays

button to 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. It happens when you insert a memory card after taking a few pictures or video clips. The lost recordings are in the internal memory. You can access those files after removing the memory card. Cannot use the flash strobe. If the OSD icon indicates low battery life, the flash strobe may be disabled due to insufficient voltage. Replace the batteries. The recorded pictures appear too blurred. The focus is not correctly adjusted. button Press the Shutter half way and hold for the camera to automatically focus. Then press the button all the way down to take a still picture. The recorded pictures or video clips appear too dark. The environment of shooting or recording does not have adequate light. Use flash strobe when taking pictures. Add extra light sources when recording video clips. The subject appears too dark and the background too bright. The subject is facing against light source. Set higher EV value to lighten up the subject. Noises occur when viewing images on the LCD screen or on the computer. The flicker setting does not match the standard of the country you are staying. Adjust the flicker setting. For more information, please refer to the “Flicker Settings” table on page 43. No sound is heard when playing MP3 music. The sound output device is set to earphone. Go into the MP3 menu and set the sound output device to buzzer.

Addenda When connecting the camera to the computer or TV: Problem Cause Solution Cannot find removable disk after connecting the camera to a PC. Batteries are not installed or out of power. Install new batteries. 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 33 for details on installing the software, or go to http://www. microsoft.com to download the required files. The installation is terminated abnormally. Remove the driver and other related programs. Follow the installation steps in the manual to re-install the driver. The camera has been connected to the PC via the USB cable before installing the driver.

1. Remove the driver.

2. Install the driver prior to

plugging in the USB cable. The camera is not correctly connected to the TV. Reconnect the camera to TV correctly. TV system (NTSC/PAL) setting error. Set the TV system to a correct item. The device is not compatible with the camera. If you have any other camera or capture device installed in your computer, please completely remove the camera and its driver from the computer to avoid the conflict. I cannot view the video clips on my computer. Driver installation failed. The TV screen does not display correctly after connecting the camera to the TV. A conflict with other installed camera or capture device occurred.

Addenda Flicker Settings Country England Germany France Italy Spain Setting 50Hz 50Hz 60Hz 50Hz 50Hz 50Hz Country Portugal America Taiwan China Japan Korea Setting 50Hz 60Hz 60Hz 50Hz 50/60Hz 60Hz Netherlands Note: The flicker setting is based on the frequency standard of your local power supply. Battery Life Indicator Icon Description Full battery life Low battery life Empty battery life Note: To avoid sudden outage of power supply, you are recommended to replace batteries when the icon indicates low battery life.

Microdrive HDD (2GB)

Microdrive HDD (4GB)

Microdrive HDD (5GB)

• The actual value of capacity may vary (up to ± 30%) depending on the color saturation and complexity of your subject and surroundings.

Addenda System Message Message Recording Description The camera is recording a file. No Files To Play When the camera is set to Playback mode without any existing file to play, this message will show up. Please Change Batteries The battery life of the camera is low. You should replace the batteries with new ones immediately. Memory Full Memory Error Strobe Is Charging File Format Error Formatting Card exit; power will be off The storage medium is full and cannot store any more files. Please change the memory card or delete some files to free some memory space. The camera can not access data in the internal memory. Please format the medium to solve this problem. The flash strobe is charging. The file being played is not compatible with the camera. The camera is formatting the storage medium. An installed memory card has been removed when the camera is power on. The camera will shut down.

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