DJ280BB - Camcorder LEXIBOOK - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL DJ280BB LEXIBOOK

1. Lens
2. Microphone
3. Compensating lamp
4. Self-timer LED

Side view, with door open

1. Delete
2. Playback
   7.Mode
   8.TFTLCDscreen
   9.Left/Self-timer
3. Power
4. Down
5. Menu
6. AV out jack
7. USB jack
8. Right / LED On/Off
9. OK
   17.Shutter
   18.Up/Display
   19.W/Zoom out
10. T / Zoom in
11. Speaker

Base view

1. Tripod socket
2. SD card slot
3. Battery compartment

CONTENTS OF THE PACKAGING

1 x digital video camera
1xCD-ROM
1xUSB cable
1xhand strap
1xAV cable

WARNING: All packaging materials, such as tape, plastic sheets, wire ties and tags are not part of this product and should be discarded for your child's safety.

INSERTING NEW BATTERIES

1. Make sure the video camera is switched off.
2. Using a screwdriver, open the cover of the battery compartment.
3. Insert 3 x LR03/AAA 1,5V type batteries (not included) with the positive (+) and negative (-) poles matching the directions indicated in the battery compartment, and shown below.
4. Close the battery compartment and tighten the screw.

Note: When the low battery icon pears on the LCD screen, replace the batteries.

Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged. Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from the product before being charged. Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult supervision. Different types of batteries or new and used batteries are not to be mixed. Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended are to be used. Batteries are to be inserted with the correct polarity. Exhausted batteries are to be removed from the product. The supply terminals are not to be short circuited. Do not throw batteries into a fire. Remove the batteries if you are not going to use the product for a long period of time.

WARNING: Malfunction or loss of memory may be caused by strong frequency interference or electrostatic discharge. Should any abnormal function occur, remove the batteries and insert them again.

INSTALLING A MEMORY CARD (NOT INCLUDED)

This camera does not have an internal memory and requires an SD, MMC or SDHC card (not included) to record pictures and videos. To insert the card, please:

1. Turn the video camera off.
2. Disable the write-protect switch on the memory card (this is used to protect data from accidental deletion, and needs to be switched off before recording, formatting or deleting files on the memory card).
3. Remove the rubber cover from the SD slot.
4. Orient the card correctly, and push firmly into the slot as illustrated.

Note:

• Never insert any other object into the memory card slot.
• Never remove the memory card while the camera is switched on.
• Never force the card into the slot if you feel resistance.
• If there is no SD card inserted in the video camera, the LCD screen will display the message "No card" when trying to shoot a video or take a picture.
• When an external memory card has been inserted in the camera, all photos/videos taken will be stored on the external memory card.
• To remove the card, push it in slightly to release it from the slot.

IMPORTANT NOTE: You must add a micro SD card to increase the storage capacity of the unit and use the video camera.

FORMATTING THE MEMORY CARD

All previous files will be deleted when formatting the memory card, including protected files. Please download important files to your computer before formatting.

1. Turn the power on, press the Menu key to display the menu, and press the Right key to select the Setup menu.
2. Press the Up or Down keys to select "Format", then press the OK or Right key to confirm.
3. Press the Up or Down key to select "YES", and press OK to erase all previous data.

TURNING THE VIDEO CAMERA ON AND OFF

Open the LCD panel, and press the Power key to turn the video camera on or off.

Note: The video camera will automatically power off after a period of inactivity. To change the power-off time, select the

"Power Save" function in the Setup menu

SETTING THE LANGUAGE

Please select a language before using the video camera for the first time.

1. Turn the power on. Press Menu and then the Right key to select the Setup menu
2. Use the Up and Down keys to select the Language menu, then press OK or the Right key to confirm.
3. Use the Up and Down keys to select the desired language, then press OK.
4. Press the Menu key to close.

SETTING THE DATE AND TIME

HS1793

1. Turn the power on. Press Menu and select the Setup menu
2. Use the Up and Down keys to select "Date & Time", then press OK.
3. Use the Up and Down keys to change the highlighted setting, and use the Left and Right keys to move between settings.
4. Press OK to confirm, and press the Menu key to close.

CHOOSING A MODE

This video camera has three recording modes: video, capture (for still pictures) and audio. When you turn the camera on, the default mode is video. Press the Mode button to change the mode, indicated by icons on the LCD display.

Display Title Description
Capture mode For taking still photos.
Video mode For recording movie clips
Audio mode For recording audio files.

Note: To preview recorded files, press the Playback key to set the playback mode. To return to record mode, press the Playback key again.

SHOOTINGVIDEOS(videomode)

Screen in video mode:

1. Turn on your video camera. The default mode is video (the screen is displayed on the screen).
2. Hold your video camera steady and press the Shutter key to start shooting. The recording length is displayed on the LCD screen.
3. To pause, press the Up key. To continue recording, press the Up key again.
4. Press the Shutter button again to end recording. If the memory is full, the camera will stop recording automatically.

Note:

If there is not enough light, press the Right / LED key to turn on the compensating lamp. Press the key again to switch it off.
- If there is no SD card inserted in the video camera, when trying to shoot a video, the screen will display "No card" and the video will not be saved in memory. Insert a SD memory card to increase the storage capacity.

TAKING PICTURES (capture mode)

Screen in capture mode:

1. Turn on your video camera.
2. Press the Mode key to switch to capture mode (the on appears on the screen).
3. Use the LCD screen to compose your shot.
4. Press the Shutter button to take the photograph.

Note:

• The number of pictures you have space for on your memory card (memory capacity) is displayed on the screen and automatically decreases by one each time a picture is taken. The words "Memory Full" will appear when there is no space left on your memory card.
• When there is insufficient light, press the Right / LED key to turn the compensating lamp on. Press the key again to switch it off.
• Do not remove the memory card or batteries while the video camera is saving or the image may be lost.

Using the self-timer and burst snapshot

The self-timer sets a delay from the time the Shutter button is pressed to the time the picture is taken. The burst snapshot takes three pictures continuously.
1. To set the self-timer and burst functions, turn the camera on and set to capture mode using the Mode key.
2. Use the Left key to select the self-timer mode: each time the key is pressed the icon in the upper left corner changes.

Off: takes pictures immediately.

2 seconds: the shutter release will delay for two seconds.

10 seconds: the shutter release will delay for 10 seconds.

Burst snapshot: press the Shutter button once to take three pictures continuously.

Note: You can also set the self-timer and burst snapshot using the Capture menu.

Using the zoom function

The digital zoom moves in or out using the W (wide angle) and T (telephoto) keys.

1. Turn the video camera on and set it to capture or video record mode using the Mode key.
2. Press the W or T button to compose the image. The level of magnification is displayed on the screen.
3. Press the Shutter button to capture the picture.

RECORDING AUDIO FILES

Screen in audio mode:

1. Turn the video camera on and use the Mode key to choose audio record mode.
2. Press the Shutter button to start recording. To pause, press the Up key; press the Up key again to continue.
3. Press the Shutter button to end the recording. The recording will stop automatically if the memory is full.

Note: The length of the recording will be displayed on the screen while recording.

SETTINGSMENU

In record mode, press the Up, Down, Left, Right and OK keys to access the settings menus. Please note, there is no menu for the audio record mode.

Video and capture mode

1. In video record or capture mode, press the Menu key to display the menu. Use the Up and Down keys to select the sub-menus, and the OK or Right key to confirm.
2. Use the Up and Down keys to choose an item on the sub-menu, and press OK to confirm.
3. Press the Menu key to close.

Video menu

Movie size: select this option to choose file sizes - set small file sizes to record for longer. Three sizes are available: 1280x720, 720x480 and 640x480.
- Frame rate: choose High or Low. Select Low to record for longer.
- Metering: select this option to change the brightness of the picture.
- Center: the exposure is calculated on the light in the middle of the image. Suitable for general use.
- Multi: exposure calculated on the average light.
- Spot: only the spot in the center of the LCD screen is metered for light.
- White balance: select this option to suit the light source - Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent and Tungsten.

Capture menu

• Resolution: select this option to set the resolution of your photograph. Choose from (high to low) 4000x3000, 2048x1536, 1280x960 or 640x480.
  Quality: select a lower image quality to reduce the file size and take more photographs. Choose from Super Fine, Fine and Normal.
• Metering: see above.
• White balance: see above.
• Exposure: select this option to set the exposure manually in unusual lighting conditions such as indirect indoor lighting,

dark backgrounds or strong backlight. Settings from -2.0 to 2.0.

• Driver mode: select this option to turn on the self-timer and burst snapshot functions. Choose a two-second or 10-second self-timer delay, or a three-shot burst.
• Effect: select this option to choose a special-effect tone for the photograph. Choose from normal, B&W (black & white), sepia, negative, red, green or blue.
• Photo frame: select this option to add one of the frames to your photographs.
• Date stamp: select this option to add a date or a date and a time to your pictures.

Setup menu

1. Power on, press the Menu key then the Right key to select the Setup menu
2. Use the Up and Down keys to choose a sub-menu, then press OK to e
3. Use the Up and Down keys to choose an item on the sub-menu and press OK to confirm.

4. Press the Menu key to close.

5. Sounds: using the Right key, choose the sounds for the Shutter and Start-up
   functions. Beep sets the operation sound and Volume adjusts the sound level.

6. Auto review: select this option to choose how long to review a picture for on the screen immediately after shooting. Choose one second, three seconds, or switch the function off.
7. Power frequency: select this option to set the right frequency for your region - 60Hz or 50Hz.
8. Power save: select this option to choose the time period before the video camera powers off - one minute, three minutes, five minutes or Off to switch the function off..
9. Date & Time: see page 16.
   Language: see page 15.
10. TV out: select the right video setting for your region, NTSC or PAL.
11. USB: select MSDC to use this camera as a removable disk, or PC CAM to use as a webcam.
12. Start-up image: select this option to set your favorite picture as a start-up image by choosing "My Image". Choose "System" for the default image, or turn the function off.
13. Format: see page 15.
14. Reset all: select this option to reset the entire menu and button operations to the original factory settings.

PLAYBACK MODE

Screen in playback mode:

Viewing photographs

1. Turn the video camera on and press the Playback key. The latest recorded file appears on the screen. If there are no images stored a "No File" message appears.
2. Use the Left and Right keys to preview (next/previous image).

Viewing videos and audio files

1. Use the Left and Right keys to select the video clip or audio file you wish to play
2. Press the Shutter button to start playing, and the Menu key to end. To pause, press the Up key; press the Up key again to continue.
3. During playback, use the Right key to fast-forward and the Left key to rewind.

Viewing thumbnails

In playback mode, press the W button to view files as thumbnails and use the Up, Down, Left and Right keys to select a file. Press OK or the T key to view the file in full screen.

Locking files

1. In playback mode, press the Menu key and select Lock, then press OK.
2. Use the Up and Down keys to choose an item from the menu:
   "Lock / Unlock one" - current file
   "Lock All", "Unlock All" - locks or unlocks all files
3. Press OK to confirm.
4. Press Menu to close.

Note: Once a file is locked this icon will be displayed on the screen. Locked files cannot be deleted.

Deleting files

1. In playback mode, press the Menu key and select the Delete menu.
2. Press OK to enter the menu, then select "One" to delete the current file or "All" to delete all except locked files.
3. Use the Right and Left keys to select the item to be deleted.
4. Press OK to confirm, and a dialog box will appear. Use the Up or Down keys to select "Yes".
5. Press OK to delete.

Hot key: press the Delete key in playback mode to delete the file quickly.

Play a slide show

1. In playback mode, press the Menu key and select the Slide Show menu.
2. Use the Up and Down keys to select files for slide show.
3. Set the time between each slide by selecting "Interval" and pressing Left or Right keys to choose time from 1 to 10 seconds.
4. Press "Start" to prepare files, then OK to start slide show.
5. Press Menu key to end.

Adding effects

1. In playback mode, press the Menu key and select the Effect menu.
2. Press OK to enter the menu, then use the Up and Down keys to choose the effect: B&W, Sepia, Negative, Red, Green, Blue, Binarize, Sunset, Warm, Cold, Contrast.
3. Press OK to apply the effect.

Rotating the image

1. In playback mode, select the image you wish to rotate.
2. Press the Menu key, select the Rotate menu, then press OK.
3. Choose "Rotate" to rotate the image 90 degrees, then press "Save" to store.
4. Press "Back" to return to the Rotate menu.

Resizing an image

1. Select the image to be resized.
2. In playback mode, press the Menu key then choose the Resize menu. Press OK.
3. Use the Up or Down keys to choose the required size: 2048x1536, 1280x960, 640x480.
4. Press OK to save the resized image.

Note: The image can only be resized at a smaller size.

Adding a voice memo

1. In playback mode, select the image.
2. Press the Menu key, then choose the Voice Memo menu. Press OK to display dialog box (see illustration).
3. Select "Add" then press OK to start recording the voice memo.
4. Press the Shutter button to end the recording.

Setting a start-up image

1. In playback mode, select an image.
2. Press the Menu key and select the Start-up Image menu. Press OK.
3. Use the Up and Down keys to select "Set" or "Cancel", then press OK to confirm.
4. Set "Start-up Image" in the Setup menu to "My Image" mode.

Photo Frame

1. In playback mode, select an image, then press Menu key and select Photo Frame menu.
2. Press OK to launch the menu: Off, Frame A, Frame B, Frame C, Frame D.
3. Use the Up and Down keys to choose your preferred frame and press OK to confirm your choice.
4. Press the Menu key to exit.

CONNECTIONS AND DOWNLOADS

Installing the video camera driver

To install the video camera driver on your computer system, please:

1. Insert the CD software (included) into your CD-ROM drive. The auto-run installation menu will appear with two pieces of software, Install Driver and Arcsoft Medialmpression.

Note: Arcsoft Medialmpression is compatible with Windows 2000/SP and Windows Vista, Windows 7 platforms.

1. Click "Install Driver".
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the PC camera driver.
3. When installation is complete, it will create this icon on the desktop

Note:

• If the CD does not auto run, open the CD-ROM in "My Computer" or Windows Explorer and double click "autorun.exe" to start the program. You can also click "Run" in the Windows Startup menu, type in "D:\autorun.exe" in the Run dialog text box (where D:\ is your CD-ROM drive) and click OK.
• You must install the driver before downloading photos/videos from the video camera or using it as a webcam.
• Make sure the video camera is not connected to your computer before installing the driver.

Connecting the video camera to a television

1. Connect the camera and the TV using the supplied cable, and power on both. When the video camera's screen turns black, the TV is performing as its monitor.
2. Set the TV to "AV".
3. Set the video camera to record mode to preview anything you want to record on the TV screen.
4. Set the camera to playback mode to review pictures, video and audio clips via the TV.

Connecting the camera to a PC

There are two ways to download your files to a computer:
1. By inserting the memory card into a card reader.
2. By connecting the camera via a USB cable (supplied).

Using a card reader

1. Eject the memory card from the video camera and insert into a card reader connected to a computer.
2. Open "My Computer" or Windows Explorer and double-click the removable disk icon that represents the card reader.
3. Copy images from the card onto your computer.

Using a USB cable

1. Set the USB to MSDC mode.
2. Connect the unit to your computer using the USB cable provided and double click the "My Computer" icon on your desktop.
3. Double click the icon, then open the DCIM folder, and the 100MEDIA subfolder.
4. Copy all files into any directory you choose on your computer.

Note: Do not remove the memory card or the batteries while the files are being copied or you risk destroying the files.

WEBCAM MODE

Connected to your computer (not compatible with Apple MACs), your video camera can be used as a webcam.

Webcam mode

1. Connect the video camera to your computer using the USB cable provided. Turn on the camera and PC CAM or MSDC will appear on the LCD screen to indicate it is correctly connected to the computer.

2. Use the Mode key to select PC CAM and double click the icon on your computer's desk to run the AMCAP program. If this is the first time this function has been used, click "Preview" (see illustration).

3. The video camera is now operating as a webcam. To change the image size, select Video Capture Pin and increase the output size.

Instant messaging (chat)

You can use your camera as a webcam with your instant messaging client (Yahoo Messenger, MSN Messenger, Skype...). Example:

1. Put your video camera in webcam mode then launch MSN Messenger.
2. On the MSN interface, select "Actions", then "Start a Video Conversation".
3. Select the person you want to chat with, and press "OK".

TROUBLESHOOTING

The power does not turn on.

1. The batteries are incorrectly installed. Please check the polarity is in the correct direction.
2. The batteries have insufficient power, please replace or recharge.

The video camera doesn't take photos/videos when I press the Shutter button.

1. The memory card is full, delete files or insert a new one.
2. The memory card is not formatted correctly, reformat the card to insert a new one.
3. The video camera is not photo/video mode. Please set it to the correct mode.

The image is blurry or out of focus.

1. The video camera was moving when the image was captured; hold the camera steady.

The picture is not displayed on the monitor.

The memory card is loaded with SUNP-JPG images taken on another camera. This video camera only displays JPG images.

Images have not been saved in the memory.

1. The video camera was turned off before the images were saved
2. The batteries need replacing.

The video camera switches itself off automatically.

1. You have left the video camera in standby for more than 60 seconds without using it.
2. The batteries are fully exhausted.

The batteries are quickly exhausted.

1. The atmospheric temperature is too low.
2. The batteries are fully exhausted. Install new batteries.

The video camera or the batteries are hot.

You have used the video camera continually for a long time.

The photos are too blurry.

1. The exposure is not sufficient.
2. The lens may be dirty. Gently blow any loose dust from the lens. Then breathe gently on the lens and wipe it with a soft, clean cloth that has no chemicals on it.
3. Make sure you hold the video camera steady when taking pictures.
4. You may be too close to your subject. Try moving further away.

You can't delete the files.

Install new batteries.

You can't insert a memory card correctly.

The card may be inserted in the wrong way round.

The pictures are too dark.

1. You may need to move closer to your subject or your subject may need to move to a lighter area.
2. Your exposure, ISO, white balance or scene settings may be incorrect for your environment. See the 'Settings Menu' section for how to change these settings.

The pictures are too bright.

Your exposure, ISO, white balance or scene settings may be incorrect for your environment. See the 'Settings Menu' section for how to change these settings.

I have taken photos but my computer does not recognize my camera.

1. Ensure that you have in fact taken photos. Press the Shutter button a few times to take some sample photos and then try downloading them again. It is also recommended that you have an SD card inserted in the camera.
2. Always use the USB cable that came with the camera. Make sure it is firmly connected to the camera and the computer.
3. Give your computer time to recognize the USB connection device. Try refreshing the device options list until you see the removable device appearing.
4. If the computer does not recognize your device, check the "Specifications" section to see if your computer meets the system requirements.
5. The video camera driver may not be installed. Please install it before downloading your files to your computer.

SPECIFICATIONS

Sensor 1.3MP CMOS
Display 1.77" TFT Color LCD
Focus range 150cm ~ infinity
Aperture F3.1 (f=6.5mm) fixed focus
Shutter 1/4 - 1/10000 sec.
Resolution Photographs: 1 3M (2048x1536), 1M (1280x960), VGA (640x480) Video: 1280x720, 720x480	2M (4000x3000), 640x480
Sensitivity Auto
White balance Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Tungsten
Exposure control -2EV to +2EV in 0.3 steps
Burst Included
Photo effect Normal, B&W, Sepia, Negative, Red, Green, Blue
Self-timer 2 seconds or 10 seconds.
Storage External memory card: SD, MMC or SDHC up to 8GB
TV system NTSC, PAL
Zoom 8x Digital Zoom
Interface USB 2.0
Power Supply 3 x AAA/LR0	(alkaline 1.5V) batteries
Ambient temperature Operating Storage: -20°C to 60°C	ng: 0°C to 40°C
Microphone Built-in
Speaker Built-in
Camera body dimensions 97	mm x 58mm x 38mm
Weight (without batteries) Approximately 100g

Attention: The product design and the specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

System requirements:

Windows 2000 /XP/Vista/Win7

CPU: Pentium III 800MHz and upper

Memory: 64MB and upper memory

Disk space: At least 128MB

MAINTENANCE

Only use a soft, slightly damp cloth to clean the unit. Do not use detergent. Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight or any other heat source. Do not immerse the unit in water. Do not dismantle or drop the unit. Do not try to twist or bend the unit.

WARRANTY

NOTE: Please keep this instruction manual, it contains important information. This product is covered by our two-years warranty. To make use of the warranty or the after-sales service, please contact your retailer and supply proof of purchase. Our warranty covers material or installation-related defects attributable to the manufacturer, with the exception of wear caused by failure to respect the instructions for use or any unauthorised work on the equipment (such as dismantling, exposure to heat or damp, etc).

Reference: DJ280series

Designed in Europe - Made in China

© 2011 Lexibook®

United Kingdom & Ireland

For any further information, please call Helpline: 0808 1003015

www.lexibook.com

This product is not a toy.

Environmental Protection

Unwanted electrical appliances can be recycled and should not be discarded along with regular household waste! Please actively support the conservation of resources and help protect the environment by returning this appliance to a collection centre (if available).

DESCRIPCION DE LA VIDEOCAMARA

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Instant Messaging (Chat)