MyVideo - Camcorder MEMOREX - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL MyVideo MEMOREX

Section 8 Specications and System Requirements ........................ 22

FCC WARNING This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.• This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference.• This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired • operation. Modicationsnotauthorizedbythemanufacturermayvoiduser’sauthoritytooperatethisdevice.• SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Be sure to observe the following precautions when using the camera/camcorder: Never try to take pictures or use the built-in display when operating a motor vehicle or while walking.• Never try to open the case of the camera/camcorder or attempt your own repairs. Always leave service • toauthorizedrepairfacilities. Keep the camera/camcorder away from water and other liquids, and never let it get wet. Never use • when it is raining or snowing. Should foreign matter or water get into the camera/camcorder, immediately turn the power off and • contactyourlocalauthorizedservicecenter. Physical damage and malfunction of this camera/camcorder can cause the data stored in its memory to • be deleted. Be sure to always keep backup copies of data by transferring to a personal computer. In an environment with electrostatic discharge, the user may have to reset the camera/camcorder by • removing the battery, and then reinserting it. Do not leave the camera/camcorder in places subject to extremely high temperatures, such as a sealed • vehicle or in direct sunlight. Remove the rechargeable battery pack when the camera/camcorder is not used for long periods of time.• Dispose of rechargeable battery pack in a manner that complies with applicable laws.• Do not place the camera/camcorder in unstable locations, such as a sloping surface or unstable table • where the camera/camcorder may fall. Do not touch or press on the display or lens.• IMPORTANT:DO NOTuse thecamera/camcorder whileit’scharging asrechargeable batteriescan explode in rare instances while charging. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.• Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.•4

Getting to Know My VideoTM Standard Accessories Unpack the package and make sure all standard accessories listed below are included: MyVideo•

*Consumer Replaceable Part (See page 23 to order.) Side View Top View and Bottom View Battery Latch Batt USB port Tripod Mount USB Latch USB

AV out port Strap Hook Power Button Decrease Button (Volume & Exposure) Increase Button (Volume & Exposure)6

Getting Started Loading the Battery Before using the MyVideoTM , you must load Lithium-ion rechargeable battery Push battery latch to remove cover. 1. Insert the battery following to the correct polarity marks 2. ( + or -). Close the battery cover firmly.3. Note When the battery is absent or low, the date and • time will be reset. See page 17 to set date/ time. Charging your battery Fully charge the supplied battery before using the MyVideoTM for the first time. Extend the USB port: Press the USB latch and the USB arm pops out automatically. Connect MyVideo

to the open USB port on your PC or Mac. Retract the USB port: Press and release the USB latch and push the USB arm backward until it locked. Press Two charging modes are available:

1. Normal Charging Mode: When MyVideo

TM is plugged to a computer, it is in normal charging mode. Note: LCD will be turned off after 5 seconds. Press any button [except Record/ Enter button ( )] to turn on the LCD again. (Normal charging time is approximately 12 hours.) Normal Charging & Data Transferring Mode Battery charging completed Note Product is not intended for children. Use caution when extending USB port to avoid injury.•

2. Express charging Mode: In normal charging mode, press Record/Enter Button ( ) to switch to

express charging mode. Press again to return to Normal Charging Mode (Express charging time is approximately 4.5 hours to fully charge the battery) Express charging mode Important Fully charge your new battery for the first time using the Normal Charge Mode.• NOTE: During Express Charging Mode, camcorder will not able to transfer files to computer. Safely Remove from Computer (PC) Note To avoid damage to the unit or data loss, always follow the procedure listed below before • disconnecting the unit from the USB port on your computer. While in Normal Charging Mode, using your mouse, 1. double-click Safely Remove Hardware icon ( ) on the tasktray. From the “Safely Remove Hardware” window (shown lower right), select “USB Mass Storage 2. Device” and click the “Stop” button. The “Stop a Hardware Device” window will pop up. Click “OK”. When the “Safe to Remove Hardware” window is displayed, you may remove the unit from the USB cable or remove the USB cable from the computer. Note If the “Safely Remove Hardware” icon is not displayed on the tasktray, please double click on [My Computer]. Right click on [Memorex] and left click on [Eject]. Then it is safe to remove unit from the computer. To retract the USB: Press and release the USB latch and push the USB arm backward. Hand Strap and Tripod Usage To use hand strap: Attach the strap to the strap hook. Place your hand through the strap loop to • prevent the camcorder from damage by being dropped. To use tripod (Optional): Place the camcorder on a tripod to support and stabilize the camera and • allow stabilized recording of videos and photos.8

Turning the Camcorder On/Off and Getting Started To turn on the camcorder: Press the Power Button to turn it on.• To turn off the camcorder: Press and hold the Power Button for one second.• To record video: In Preview Mode, press Left/Right Buttons (• / ) repeatedly until the Video Recording icon ( ) is displayed on the screen. Then, press Record/ Enter Button ( ) to take videos. Press Record/ Enter Button ( ) again to stop. To take a photo : In Preview Mode, press Left/Right Buttons (• / ) repeatedly until the Photo Recording icon ( ) is displayed on the screen. Then, press Record/ Enter Button ( ) to capture image. To view stored videos and photos, press Playback Button • ( ) to switch to Playback Mode. Press Left/Right Buttons ( / ) to view the previous/next video/photo. Press Playback Button ( ) to play/pause recorded video. Press Record/ Enter Button ( ) to return to Preview Mode. Note To conserve battery power, the camcorder will turn itself off automatically after idle for • two minutes.

Preview Mode Button Function Direction Button Right Button/Left Button: While in Preview mode, switch between Video Record Mode, Photo Capture Mode, and Menu Mode. Up Button: Zoom In. Down Button: Zoom Out. Record/ Enter Button: Press to start/stop video recording or to capture photo. 1. In Playback Mode, press to return to Preview Mode. 2.

Increase Button : In Preview Mode: press increase exposure value. 1. In Playback Mode, press to increase volume.2. Decrease Button : In Preview Mode: press decrease exposure value. 1. In Playback Mode, press to decrease volume.2. Playback Button: In Preview Mode, press to switch to Playback Mode. 1. Press to play/pause recorded video.2. Delete Button: Press to enter to delete screen.1. Power Button: Press to turn on the camcorder. Press and hold for one second to turn off the camcorder.10

LCD Monitor Information The indicator shown below may display on LCD when videos and pictures are recorded: (1) Video ResolutionVGA (640 x 480, 30fps)Photo Resolution 640 x 480 (VGA) (2) Stabilization (3)

Number of photos that can still be taken. 01:28:06 01:28:06 Recording time of video that can still be taken at current resolution 00:00:12 Recording time of video during video recording (4) Battery: full powerBattery: medium powerBattery: low powerBattery: power empty (5) Zoom meter:1X~2X (2X Digital zoom)Exposure compensation value Video Recording Press Left/Right Buttons (• / ) repeatedly until the Video Recording icon ( ) is displayed on the screen. The icon will appear in the center of LCD around 2 seconds then move to the right-top corner.Press Record/ Enter Button (• ) to take videos. When a video is recording, a time indicator will on LCD monitor. Press Record/ Enter Button ( ) again to stop. Press Playback Button (• ) to switch to Playback Mode. Press Left/Right Buttons ( / ) to view the previous/next video/photo. Press Playback Button ( ) to play/pause recorded video. Photo Recording Press Left/Right Buttons (• ) repeatedly until the Photo Recording icon ( ) is displayed in the center of LCD around 2 seconds then move to the right-top corner.Press Record/ Enter Button (• ) to capture image.Press Playback Button (• ) to switch to Playback Mode. Press Left/Right Buttons ( ) to view the previous/next video/photo. Using Exposure Function Adjust the exposure value to change the amount of light that the camcorder will receive when taking • videos/photos or while in Preview Mode. To • adjust the exposure value: Use Increase/Decrease Buttons (1. ) to adjust preferred EV (Exposure Value). The exposure bar will automatically disappear after 2 seconds.Press Record/ Enter Button (2. ) to take videos/photos. Using Zoom Function The zoom magnifies images • while in Preview Mode, recording videos or taking photos. To zoom in/out, press the Up/Down Button 1. (). It can be set from 1X to 2X (2X Digital zoom).Press Record/ Enter Button (2. ) to take videos/photos.12

Using Delete Function Delete function works in both Preview and Playback modes.• In Preview or Record Mode, press Delete Button • ( ) to delete the current/ latest video or photo. In Playback mode, press Left/Right Buttons (•

) to switch to the previous/next video/photo. Then press Delete Button ( ) to delete the video or photo. Operation Display Screen Press Delete Button 1. ( ) to enter the delete screen. Move between [Yes], [No], and [All] by using Left/ 2. Right Buttons (

Press Record/ Enter Button3. ( )toconrm [Yes], [No], or [All]. Or Press Delete Button ( ) to cancel the operation.

Playback Mode Button Function The Buttons have the following functions in Video and Photo Playback Modes. Direction Button Right Button:

1. Go to the next video/photo.

2. While the video is playing, press to stop playing and switch

2. While the video is playing, press to stop playing and switch

to the previous video. Record/ Enter Button: Press to return to Preview Mode. Increase Button : Press to increase volume. Decrease Button : Press to decrease volume. Playback Button: Press to play/pause recorded video. Delete Button: Press to enter to delete screen.1.14

LCD Monitor Information Indicators on the LCD screen while in Playback Mode: (1) Video Resolution VGA (640 x 480, 30fps) Photo Resolution 640 x 480 (VGA) (2) Play Pause Stop (3) 50/99 Current Number of photo/ Total number of photos. 01:28:06 01:28:06 Video playback time (4) Fully Charged Partially Charge Low power Empty - Charge Need (5) Volume Operations for Playback Mode P• ress Playback Button ( ) to switch to Playback Mode. Press • Left/Right Buttons (

) to view the previous/next video/photo. Press • Record/ Enter Button ( ) to return to Preview Mode. Press Delete Button • ( ) to delete the current video or photo. Video Playback When in Playback Mode, press • Left/Right Buttons (

) to select the desired video that you want to view. Press Playback Button (• ) to play/pause recorded video. While the video is playing, press Left/Right Buttons (•

) to stop playing and switch to the previous/next video. Use Increase/Decrease Buttons (• ) to adjust volume. Photo Review When in Playback Mode, Press • Left/Right Buttons (

) to view the photo.16

Setting Your Camcorder Operations for Menu Mode Operation Display Screen Press Left/Right Buttons 1. (

) repeatedly until the SETTINGS screen appears. Press 2. Record/ Enter Button ( ) to enter Menu main screen. Use Direction Button to move between options.3. Press 4. Record/ Enter Button ( ) to enter submenu of each option. Press Right/Left Buttons (5.

) to select the setting options, then press Record/ Enter Button ( ) to validate and return to Menu Mode main screen. In Menu Mode main screen, select option Exit to back 6. to Preview Mode. SETTINGS menu options Menu Mode Time/Date• Language (English as default)• TV System (NTSC as default)• Sound Effects (ON as default)• Stabilization(OFFasdefault)• Exit• Menu Mode Submenu Settings Time/Date Operation Display Screen In 1. Menu Mode main screen, use Direction Button to select [TIME/DATE]. Press 2. Record/ Enter Button ( ) to enter the submenu. Move between date or time items by using Left/3. Right Buttons (

Press 4. Record/ Enter Button ( ) to accept your changes and return to Menu Mode main screen. Note Ifthe24hourmodechangesto12hourmode,besuretochecktheAMorPMindicatorsto make sure you have set the hour correctly. Language Use this option to select your preferred of user interface language. Operation Display Screen In 1. Menu Mode main screen, use Direction Button to select [LANGUAGE]. Press 2. Record/ Enter Button ( ) to enter the submenu. Use Direction Button to choose the language 3. options. Press 4. Record/ Enter Button ( )toconrm and return to Menu Mode main screen. Available languages: English (Default) French Spanish18

) to choose NTSC (60Hz)orPAL(50Hz). Press 4. Record/ Enter Button ( ) to validate and return to Menu Mode main screen. Sound Effects Enable or disable operation sound. Operation Display Screen In 1. Menu Mode main screen, use Direction Button to select [SOUND EFFECTS]. Press 2. Record/ Enter Button ( ) to enter the submenu. Use Left/Right Buttons (3.

) to choose On or Off. Press 4. Record/ Enter Button ( ) to conrm and return to Menu Mode main screen.20

Viewing Videos and Photos on a TV Connecting to a TV ConnectoneendoftheAVcabletoyourcamcorder’sAVOutport.1. Connect the other end of the cable to a television.2. Video In (Yellow) and Audio In (White) marked “mono” or “L”. The steps for viewing stored pictures and video on a TV are exactly the same as for viewing them 3. oncamcorder’sLCDmonitor. ( 4 : 3 ) Note TheLCDPanelonthecamcorderdoesnotdisplaywhenconnectedtoaTV. MakesuretoselectthecorrectTVSystemsettingaspage18.

Viewing Videos and Photo on PC or Mac Video and Photo Editing Software ArcSoft

MediaImpression2 editing software is embedded in the internal memory of MyVideoTM

TotransferimagestocomputerandviewtheUserGuide,thesoftwaremustbeinstalleduponrst use when connecting MyVideoTM to your PC or Mac through USB port. ArcSoft•

MediaImpression2 is a user-friendly application that helps you manage your media, burn your video to CD/DVD, and upload your videos/photos easily to YouTube

Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause Solution Camcorder will not turn on. Power is off. Press the Power button for one second to turn on. (see page 8) Battery pack is weak or dead. Recharge the battery pack. (see page 6–7) Images or photos are poor quality. Poor lighting. Take picture in better lighting and/or adjust the EV setting. (see page 11) Lens is dirty. Clean lens with a soft cloth. Subject or camcorder moved as picture was taken. Hold the camcorder steady until picture is taken. Can’ttakevideo/photo. Memory is full. Delete some photos/videos. (see page 12) Power is off. Press the Power button for one second to turn on. (see page 8) Why do some of my indoor pictures look blurry and dark? Camcorder extends pictures exposure time under low light/ indoor condition. Keep camera (and photographed subject) steady for several seconds when taking pictures. How do I charge battery? When camcorder is plugged to a computer, it is in normal charging mode as well as the USB storage device, then LCD will be turned off after 5 seconds. In normal charging mode, press Record/ Enter Button ( ) to switch to express charging mode. (see page 6–7) Contenido