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USER MANUAL PC39HD MPMAN

Page 3 of 41 Thank you for purchasing this product. Please read these operating instructions carefully in order to use the digital video camera correctly. Keep the instructions in a safe place after reading so that you can refer to them later. Precautions Before using the camcorder, please ensure that you read and understand the safety precautions described below.

• Do not try to open the case of the camcorder or attempt to modify this camcorder in any way. Maintenance and repairs should be carried out only by authorized service providers.
• Keep the camcorder away from water and other liquids. Do not use the camcorder with wet hands. Never use the camcorder in the rain or snow. Moisture creates the danger of electric shock.
• Use only the recommended power accessories. Use of power sources not expressly recommended for this equipment may lead to overheating, distortion of the equipment, fire, electrical shock or other hazards. Page 4 of 41

1. Parts of the camcorder

Capture /voice record button 3: Power button 4: Power LED 5: Video record mode 6: Charging LED 7: Mode dial 8: AV out jack 9: Earphone jack 10: DC in jack 11: USB Jack 12: HDMI jack 13 : Display button 14: Speaker 15: LCD screen 16: Menu button Page 5 of 41 17:Joystick/ OK button 18: Delete/ Flash button 19: Compensating LED 20: Flash strobe 21: Microphone 22: Lens 23: Battery cover 24: Tripod socket

2. Preparing for using

Installing the Battery

Slide the battery cover.

Place the accessory lithium-ion battery into the compartment. Note that the metallic contacts must be Page 6 of 41 aligned with the contacts in the compartment.

After the battery is properly installed, replace the battery cover. Charging the battery Please charge the battery at least 8 hours for first time use.

Power OFF; connect the AC-adaptor to the camcorder DC in jack. Plug the AC-adaptor to the electrical outlet. Charging starts when charging LED turns BLUE. The charge indicator light turns OFF when charging

Disconnect the camcorder. Inserting the Memory Card This camcorder has an internal memory of 32MB, it can only record a few pictures or movie clips. If you want record more you have to use a SD or MMC card Page 7 of 41 (The MAX.SD/MMC card that this camcorder could support is up to 16GB ).Turn off the camcorder before inserting or removing the memory card. Be sure to orient the card correctly when inserting it. Never try to force the memory card into the slot when you feel resistance. The memory card has a write protect switch, which used to protect data from accidental deletion. Therefore, whenever you want to record, format or delete files in the SD card, disable the write protection beforehand.

Turn off the camcorder.

Slide the battery cover and then you will see the SD card slot.

Insert the memory card as illustrated.

Close the battery cover.

To release the memory card press the edge of the card gently. Format the memory card It is important to format the memory card when it is the first time you use this camcorder. All data will be deleted including protected files. Be sure to download important files to your computer before formatting. 1: Turn the power on, and set the camcorder to the Setup Menu.(See the details on page 22 ) Page 8 of 41 2: Push the joystick upward or downward to select [Format] then push the joystick rightward to launch the submenu. 3: Push the joystick upward or downward to select the item [YES] and then press the OK button to erase all data. Setting the Language When using the camcorder for the first time after purchasing it, be sure to choose a language and set the date & time before using the camcorder. 1: Turn the power on, and set the camcorder to the Setup Menu.(See the details on page 22 ) 2: Push the joystick upward or downward to select [Language] then move the joystick rightward to launch the submenu. 3: Push the joystick upward or downward to select the desired language and then press the OK button to confirm the setting. 4: Press the MENU button to close the menu. Page 9 of 41 Setting the date and time 1: Turn the power on, and set the camcorder to the Setup Menu. (See the details on page 22) 2: Push the joystick upward or downward to select [Date/Time] then push the joystick rightward to launch the submenu: Date Format, Date Setup. 3: Select a date format by using the joystick. And then select [Date Setup]. 4: Push the joystick upward or downward to change the highlighted value. Push the joystick leftward or rightward to move the cursor between settings. 5: Press the OK button to confirm the setting. 6: Press the MENU button to close the menu.

The date and time can be only added to still images by setting the function [Date Stamp] in capture menu. Page 10 of 41 Monitor screen display Capture Page 11 of 41 Video record mode Page 12 of 41 Playback mode Page 13 of 41

3. Using this camcorder

Turning the Camcorder On and Off

1. Open the LCD panel to power on the camcorder and close the L CD

panel to turn off the camcorder.

2. You can also press the POWER button to turn on the camcorder and

press it again to turn the camcorder off. To save battery power, the LCD monitor automatically turns off 30 seconds after the last control accessed (factory-preset setting). Press any button other than the power button to turn on the LCD monitor. After the power saving function has been active for the set time, the power will turn off completely. Press the Power button to power the camera back on. You can change the power-off time by setting the function [Auto off] in the Setup menu. Page 14 of 41 Change the record mode There are four record modes in this camcorder. Rotate the mode dial to set the camcorder to different mode. Display Title Description Capture mode For taking still photos. Video mode For recording movie clips. Audio mode For recording audio files. Playback mode For playback record files. Recording a video clip 1: Turn on the camcorder and set the camcorder to video record mode

2: Zooming: Page 15 of 41 Moving the Zoom switch rightward or leftward to zoom in or zoom out the screen. The value of magnification level appears on the LCD monitor. 3: Press the VIDEO RECORD button to start recording. 4: Press the VIDEO RECORD again to end the recording. If the memory is full the video camera will stop recording automatically.

On the upper of the LCD monitor displays the recorded time.

• When the light is insufficient press the FLASH/DELETE button to turn on the compensating LED and when the light is enough press the FLASH/DELETE button to turn off the compensating LED. Taking still images

Set the camcorder to capture mode, the icon appears on the LCD screen.

Zooming: Moving the Zoom switch rightward or leftward to zoom in or zoom out the screen. The value of magnification level appears on the LCD monitor. 3． Hold the camcorder steady and then press the CAPTURE/VIOCE Page 16 of 41 RECORD button down to take a picture. Using the Self-timer Use the self-timer to set a delay from the time the shutter button is pressed to the time the image is shot. 1: Turn the power on, and set the camcorder to the Capture mode. 2: Press the MENU button to display the capture menu. 3: Using the joystick to select the item [Self Timer]. And move the joystick rightward to launch the submenu: Disable: Don’t use self-timer. 10 Seconds: The shutter release will delay for 10 seconds. 20 Seconds: The shutter release will delay for 20 seconds. 4: Move the joystick upward or downward to select the self timer. 5: Press the OK button to confirm the setting, and then press the MENU button to close the menu. 6: Press the CAPTURE/ VIOCE REICORD button to take picture. Page 17 of 41 Using the Flash The flash is not only for taking pictures when there is insufficient light, but also for when the subject is in shade or with backlight conditions. Pressing the Delete/flash button cycles your camera through the various flash modes. The flash will not activate during continuous shooting or movie recording. 1: Set the camcorder to the Capture mode. 2: Press the FLASH/DELETE button to change the flash mode. Each time the flash button is pressed, the flash icon changes. Auto: Automatically turn on/of Flash on: Force on the flash Flash off: Force off the flash 3: Press the SHUTTER button to take a picture.

• When the battery level is low the flash strobe will not work.
• The LCD screen is black when the flash is charging. The next image can be shot only when charging is completed. Page 18 of 41 Recording audio 1: Turn the camcorder on and set it to audio record mode. 2: Press the CAPTURE/VIOCE RECORD button to start recording. 3: Press the CAPTURE/VIOCE RECORD again to end the recording. If the memory is full the video camera will stop recording automatically.

On the center of the LCD monitor displays the recorded time.

There is no menu in audio record mode. 4.Using the menu in record mode When a menu is displayed, the joystick is used to make the desired setting. The audio record mode doesn’t have a menu. Menu in capture mode 1: Turn on the camcorder and set it to capture mode. 2: Press the MENU button to display the menu. 3: Move the joystick upward or downward to select an item. Page 19 of 41 4: Push the joystick rightward to enter the submenu. 5: Use the joystick to select the desired item. 6: Press the OK button to confirm the setting. 7: Press the MENU button to close the menu. Capture menu list Menu item Resolution Function There are five options for choice: [12M]/[8M] /[5M]/[3M]/[0.3M]. Quality Select a lower image quality to decrease the image size in order to capture more images. There are three options for choice:[Super] /[Fine] /[Normal]. White Adjust the white balance to suit different light sources. Balance There five items for option: [Auto]/[Daylight]/ [Cloudy] / [Fluorescent] / [Tungsten]. Color Set the color effect to add a color tone to the picture. Effect [color]: Reflects the true color of the object. [Sepia]: Adds a sepia color tone to the picture. Page 20 of 41 [Monochrome]: The pictures only have two colors: white and black. Exposure Set the exposure value manually to compensate for unusual lighting conditions such as indirect indoor lighting, dark backgrounds, and strong backlighting. The exposure value range is –2.0 to 2.0. Date This function can be used to add a date to your pictures as Stamp you take them. There are two items for option: [On]: Add the recording date & time to printed images. [Off]: Do not add the recording date & time to printed images. Self Timer Use the self-timer to set a delay from the time the shutter button is pressed to the time the image is shot. [Disable]/[10 SEC]/[20SEC]. Burst Use this function to take 3 pictures continuously. Snapshot [Single]: Press the shutter button once to take one picture. [Burst]: Press the shutter button once to take three pictures continuously. Page 21 of 41 Menu in video mode 1: In video record mode press the MENU button to display the menu. 2: Move the joystick upward or downward to select an item. 3: Push the joystick rightward to enter the submenu. 4: Use the joystick upward or downward to select the desired item. 5: Press the OK button to confirm the setting. 6: Press the MENU button to close the menu. Menu item Function Resolution Select small movie size to record longer time. There are two items for option:[1280x720]/ [720x480]. Frame Rate Select low frame rate to record longer time. There are two items for option: [30FPS]/[15FPS]. White Balance See the details on page 20. Audio [Enable]: Voice is recorded when recording movie clip.. [Disable]: No voice is recorded when recording movie clips. Page 22 of 41 Setup menu You can set the system items in setup menu. 1: Turn the power on and press the MENU button to display the menu. 2: Push the joystick rightward to select [Setup]. 3: Move the joystick upward or downward to select an item. 4: Push the joystick rightward to enter the submenu. 5: Push the joystick upward or downward to select the desired item. 6: Press the OK button to confirm the setting. 7: Press the MENU button to close the menu. Menu item Language Function Select a language for the Display menu and other information from the following languages: English, French,German,Italian,Spanish, Portuguese. Auto off

save power, the camcorder

turned off automatically after a period of time. There are four options: [Disable] / [1Min] / [3Min]/[5 Min]. Page 23 of 41 TV output You can review images on a television with the supplied AV cable. TV Out should be set to either NTSC or PAL depending on your region. [NTSC]: America, Japan and others; [PAL]: Europe, Oceania and others. Frequency Light Frequency should be set to either 60Hz or 50Hz depending on your region. [50HZ] / [60HZ]. Date/Time Refer to page 9. Buzzer Sets the operation sound on and off. [Enable] / [Disable] Format To erase all data stored on the memory card if you are using a memory card, or all data stored in the internal memory if there is no card inserted. All data will be deleted including protected files. Be sure to download important files to your computer before formatting. [Yes] / [No]. Default To reset the entire menu and button operation settings Settings to initial default. Page 24 of 41 USB Mode You can use this camera as a PC camera or removable disk. [PC Camera]:Use as a PC camera; [Mass storage]: Use as a removable disk. Firmware This function will show the software version. version 5.Playback Playing back movie clips 1: Set the camcorder to playback mode. 2: Push the joystick leftward or rightward to select the movie clips you want to playback. 3: Press the VIDEO RECORD button to start playing. Press the OK button to pause it and press it again to continue. Push the joystick rightward to fast forward and push the joystick leftward to back forward. 4: Push the joystick upward or downward to adjust the volume. Page 25 of 41 Playback still image 1: Set the camcorder to playback mode. The latest recorded file appears on the LCD screen. If there are no images stored, a message [No Image] appears. 2: Push the joystick leftward or rightward to preview the previous or next image. 3: Zooming: Moving the ZOOM switch leftward or rightward to zoom in or zoom out the image. When the picture is enlarged you can push the joystick upward/downward/Leftward/Rightward to browse the details of the image. Playing back audio files 1: Set the camcorder to playback mode. 2: Push the joystick leftward or rightward to select the audio file you want to playback. 3: Press the CAPTURE/VIOCE RECORD button to start playing and press Page 26 of 41 it again to end the playing. Press the OK button to pause it and press it again to continue. Other function in playback mode Viewing Thumbnails Push the ZOOM switch leftward to view the file in thumbnails mode. Move the joystick upward/downward/leftward/rightward to select a file. Press the OK button to view the file in full screen. Delete files If you want to delete a single file you have to select the file first and then press the Delete/Flash button. Select “ Erase This” and then press the OK button to enter the submenu. Move the joystick leftward to select “Yes” and then press the OK button to delete the file. Delete a single Page 27 of 41 Delete All files Menu in playback mode 1: In playback mode press the MENU button to display the menu. 2: Move the joystick upward or downward to select an item. 3: Push the joystick rightward to enter the submenu. Page 28 of 41 4: Move the joystick upward or downward to select the desired item. 5: Press the OK button to confirm the setting. 6: Press the MENU button to close the menu. Menu item Function Delete Current Use this function to delete a single file. [Yes]/[No]. Delete All Use this function to delete all files. [Yes]/[No]. Lock Use this function to protect the files from being deleted by accident. [Lock Current]: Lock the current file. [Unlock Current]: Unlock the current file. [Lock all]: Lock all files. [Unlock All]: Unlock all files. Thumbnail View all files in thumbnail mode. [2x2]: The LCD screen display 4 files a page. [3x3]: The LCD screen display 9 files a page. Rotate Use this function to rotate the images. [90]:Rotate the image 90 degrees in clockwise. Page 29 of 41 [180]: Rotate the image 180 degrees in clockwise. [270]: Rotate the image 270 degrees in clockwise. Slide show Play the files automatically. [On]: Select this item to start playing. [Setup]: Set the direction and Interval time of the slide show . [Direction]: [Backward] / [Forward]. [Interval]: [I Sec] / [10 Sec].

6. Making connections

Connecting the Camcorder to a TV When plug in the TV-out cable (supplied) to the camcorder AV out jack the LCD screen turns black, Connect the camcorder to a TV and the TV screen now performs as the camcorder LCD screen.

Connect the camcorder to a TV via the TV-out cable (supplied) 。

Turn on the TV and the camcorder, and then set the TV to “AV” mode.

When the camcorder is set to record mode, you can preview the Page 30 of 41 subjects you want to record on the TV screen.

When the camcorder is set to Playback mode, you can review all the pictures, video and audio clips stored in the camera on the TV. Connecting the Camcorder to a HDTV HD-TV hereby means the HDTV built-in component input ports, thus can perform HD (720P) high resolution quality while connected. Please note that only mini type HDMI cable could be used to this camcorder. this mini HDMI cable is not included in the accessories . You need to buy the mini HDMI cable contact the nearest service centre.

1. Connect the camcorder to HDTV by the HDMI-cable.

2. Power on HDTV and switch to HDMI-mode.

3. Power ON the camcorder. Set the camcorder in playback mode.

Push the joystick leftward or rightward to select the file demanded.

Press VIDEO RECORD button to “Play” the selected video file on HDTV, press it again to “Stop” the playing.

Press the OK button to “Pause”, press it again to “Continue” the playing. Page 31 of 41

Push the joystick leftward to reward, push the joystick rightward to forward.

Push the joystick upward or downward to adjust the volume. Connecting the Camcorder to a PC There are two ways to download files from the camcorder's internal memory or memory card to a computer:

By inserting the memory card into a card reader

By connecting the camera to a computer using the supplied USB cable. Using a Card Reader 1: Eject the memory card from the camcorder and insert it into a card reader that is connected to a computer. 2: Open [My Computer] or [Windows Explorer] and double-click the removable disk icon that represents the memory card. 3: Copy images from the card into a directory of your choice on the computer’s hard disk. Page 32 of 41 Connecting the Camcorder to a PC with the USB Cable 1: Connect the supplied USB cable to the computer's USB port and turn on the camcorder. A message “Mass storage” or “PC Camera” appears on the screen when connection to the computer has been successfully completed. Press the OK button to set the camcorder to “Mass storage” mode. 2: Open [My Computer] or [Windows Explorer]. A "Removable Disk" appears in the drive list. Double-click the "Removable Disk" icon to view its contents. Files stored on the camera are located in the folder named "DCIM". 3: Copy the photos or files to your computer.

7. Software Installation

Installing the Software The bundled software CD has the drivers and software that come with video camera. Insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. The autorun menu appears: Page 33 of 41 The following software is listed:

• Install Driver: Installs software for PC camera
• Arcsoft MediaImpression: Installs software for editing movie clips and photos. If the autorun menu does not appear automatically, open the CD-ROM in [My Computer] or [Windows Explorer] and double-click the file named [autorun.exe] to start the program. You can also click [Run] in the Windows Startup menu, enter "D:\autorun.exe" (where D is your CD-ROM drive letter) in the text box, and click [OK]. Page 34 of 41 Install Driver (1 )Insert the CD to your PC; (2) Click “Install Driver” to install the driver; (2)Click “Next” and then click “Install” to install the driver; (3) Click “Finish” to complete the installation (4) Connect the camcorder to PC by the USB-cable; (6) Power on; Page 35 of 41 (5) Use the OK button to set the camcorder to [PC Camera] mode. (6) An interface “Found new Hardware Wizard” appears; (7) Select “Install the software automatically (Recommended)”; (8) Click “next”; (9) If “hardware installation” interface appears click “Continue Anyway”; Page 36 of 41 NOW START FROM NO. (8) ON TO NO. (11) WHEN THE INTERFACE “Found new hardware Wizard” APPEARS. IF THE “Welcome to the scanner and camera wizard” interface appears click “Cancel”. Page 37 of 41 The installation is finished and now you can use the PC-Camera function. How to use the PC Camera function

Power ON; connect the camcorder with the PC by USB-cable.

Press the OK button to set the camcorder to PC Camera mode.

Double click the icon “My Computer” (on the PC-desktop).

Double click the icon Then you can start to use the PC-Camera function.

Power does not turn on. 1.Battery is insufficient to power ★Recharge the battery. on. The camcorder does not take pictures. Page 38 of 41 1.Memory is full. ★Insert a new memory card. 2.Memory card is not formatted ★Format the memory card again correctly. or use a new card. Image is blurry or out of focus. 1.The camcorder was moving when the image was captured. ★ Hold the camcorder steady when shooting picture. Image is not displayed on the LCD monitor. 1.A memory card with non-JPG images (recorded with other ★This camcorder cannot display non-JPG images. camera) is loaded. Recorded files are not saved in memory. 1.The camcorder was turned off ★ If the battery low indicator before the files are saved in appears on the LCD monitor, memory. recharge immediately. Page 39 of 41 the battery

Focus range Standard:200cm ~ infinity Aperture F3.2, Shutter Electronic Shutter: Resolution StillImage:12M;8M;5M;3M; 0.3M; f=7.36mm Video:1280x720, 720x480. Sensitivity Auto White balance Auto / Daylight / Tungsten / Fluoresce / Cloudy Exposure control -2EV to +2EV in 0.5 step Burst Included Photo effect Color/Sepia/Monochrome Self-timer 10/ 20 sec. Storage 32 MB internal memory External memory: SD / MMC Page 40 of 41 TV system NTSC / PAL Power Supply Lithium-ion battery Ambient Operating: 0° C to 40° C temperature Storage: -20 to 60° C Microphone Built-in Speaker Built-in Dimension 128X62X59 (mm) Weight Camera Body w/o battery: Approx. 205g For your information, please visit www.mpmaneurope.com Page 41 of 41 PC39HD