Jazz HDV146 Instruction Manual

FCC Statement…………………………………………..…………………………………..2 Preface/ Maintenance and precautions for the video recorder ……………………………...3 Maintenance and precautions for SD Memory card ……………………..………………….4 Accessories……………………………………………………………………………5 Know Your Camera………………………………………………..………………………. 6 Buttons and Function Indicators………………………………………………………... 7 Getting Started ……………………………………………………………………8 Basic Functions……………………………………………………………………..10 Advanced Functions……………………………………………….……………... 11 Setting Date and Time ……………………………………………..…………………... 12 Video Recording available options…………………………..…………………………… 16 Still Photo available options …………………………………………………………..…18 Playback MODE, Menu Options……………………………………………….…….. 20 Make connections ……………………………………………………………………..26 Specifications ………………………………………….……………………………..31 Troubleshooting………………………………………………………………… 32

conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Note: 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.

receiver is connected. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help. Pertinent testing documentation is available for verification. Preface Thank you for purchasing this Digital Video Recorder. Please read this Manual carefully and keep in a safe place for further reference. Note: The product Specifications and these operating instructions are printed based on latest available information and are subject to change without prior notice. The specifications of the particular video camera recorder you have purchased may slightly vary from this printed data. Maintenance and precautions for the video recorder Recorder is not waterproof. Keep and store your recorder away from humidity, dust and harmful chemicals. Do not use any organic solvent to clean lens. Do not store or operate the camera in extremely hot or cold temperatures. Keep recorder clean and take care to avoid scratching or damaging the housing and the lens. Blow dust away and use soft cloth if the lens becomes dirty or contaminated. Remove batteries if you are not planning to use camera for extended time

SD Memory Card • Please note the SD card has tiny LOCK slider on the side for write protection of SD memory card that helps avoid inadvertent deletion of image files. Set slider to “un-LOCK” position for storing still images or recording video. • SD card is delicate electronic device; do not open, bend or overheat the card. • Keep the card away from strong magnetic field and dirty / harsh environment. • Note: If your SD card has been used previously with other devices / cameras or is brand new – the card may require to be formatted – please ensure you save all valuable files before formatting. Refer to page 12 for formatting information. System Requirements You may use the computer to download images and video from your camera, edit images, email or upload to the Internet. Make sure that your computer complies with (below) minimum requirements: Contact pins / connectors Write protection LOCK switch

CPU Intel Pentium 4 1GHz or above CPU Memory 512MB or higher Audio & Video Card Direct X8 Audio & Video Card Hard Drive space 1GB or higher available memory space USB port Standard USB1.1 or USB2.0 port Accessories The following accessories are packed together with your video recorder: USB Cable Installation CD Manual, QSG, Warranty Card AV Cable

Buttons/Indicator Function Power Button Press to turn recorder ON and OFF SHUTTER button Press to Start / Stop Video recording or Take Still Photo Zoom IN Zoom OUT Press to zoom IN Press to zoom OUT MENU Button Press to OPEN or exit the MENU selection MODE Button Press to select desired Recording MODE: Video Recording or Taking Still Photos PLAYBACK Button Press to select the PLAYBACK Mode or exit / return to Recording MODE UP Button - Recording MODE: press UP to remove icons from LCD screen or dim the screen. - MENU selected; press to scroll UP available options. DOWN Button -MENU selected; press to scroll DOWN available options LEFT Button Selects files and MENU, moves photos to the left (when the photo is enlarged and set at Pan mode) and switches to the 10 sec delay Self-Timer Mode or vice versa. RIGHT Button Selects files and MENU, moves photos to the right (when the photo is enlarged and set at Pan mode) and turns LED supporting light On or OFF in Recording MODE.

playing video DELETE Button PLAYBACK Mode - press to delete selected displayed file; recorded Video or taken Still Photo Busy Indicator Indicates Recording / Video Playing / Processing Status Self-Timer Indicator Flickers during Self-Timer countdown process Getting Started Note: Your recorder requires batteries and SD/SDHC Memory Card inserted to operate. These are not supplied and should be obtained separately. SD/SDHC memory card with capacity up to 8GB may be used in your camera. Installing Batteries - Open the Battery cover and insert three fresh AAA alkaline batteries into the battery compartment. - Note batteries plus and minus terminals location; install batteries as indicated. Close the battery cover. Installing SD Memory Card - Position and insert SD Memory card into the SD card slot.

becomes locked. Do not force card during insertion as the card or card slot could become damaged. To remove or replace the SD card, press the card down. The card will pop up and you may remove card from the video recorder. Notes： � Note that the card has a tiny “LOCK” slider located on the side. Set this slider to “non-LOCK” position before inserting and taking video or still images. � Turn OFF the video recorder before inserting / removing or changing the memory card; � Insert the memory card according to the position mark. Do not force. If the card cannot be inserted easily please check card alignment and position then repeat installation. Turning Video Recorder ON and OFF - Open the LCD Screen - Press the Power button to turn video recorder ON. - LCD screen becomes active and the recorder is ready to operate. - Press the Power button again to turn recorder OFF. - Please note that recorder will turn OFF automatically when turned ON and left idle for 1min to save battery power.

When activated the recorder is set to Video Recording mode. - Press the MODE button to select Still Photo Mode, press MODE button again to return to Video Recording Mode - Press the PLAYBACK button to select the playback function. Press the PLAYBACK button to exit playback mode and return to the Video Recording or Still Photo Mode. Note that the Video Recording is the default Mode – when you turn the Power ON – recorder will be set in Video Recording mode. Basic Functions Video Recording mode selected - Press the Shutter Button to start recording the video clip, press the Shutter Button again to stop recording. Taking Still Photo selected (Still Photo Mode) - Keep recorder steady and press the Shutter Button to take a Still Photo. Playback mode - Press the PLAYBACK Button to select the Playback mode. - LCD screen will show latest Photo or Video. - You can use LEFT / RIGHT buttons to scroll through your files; press OK button and start playing Video. Press OK button again to STOP playing.

and options for each Mode. Use the UP / DOWN Buttons to scroll and select desired setting. - Press OK or the Right button to enter available sub-menu. - Press Up / Down button to scroll to intended option and press OK button to confirm setting. - Press the Menu button to exit the Video or Still photo Menu mode and return to Preview / scene Mode. See below images showing samples of the MENU screens in Video and Photo taking Modes; ▲Video Menu ▲Photo Menu Note: When ‘HD’ video resolution is selected, ‘Frame Rate’ option is disabled.

After inserting batteries you can set Date & Time. - Press the MENU Button then the RIGHT Button to enter Internal Setting. - Use UP / DOWN Buttons to select Date & Time Setting. Press OK, then the LEFT / RIGHT Button to enter setting, see below; - In the setup window, press the LEFT / RIGHT Button to select desired numbers (date/time), see highlighted digits. - Press the UP / DOWN button to adjust, then press OK to confirm. You may press the MENU Button to cancel and exit setting. - Note that you need to set date & time again after replacing exhausted batteries. Formatting SD Card With non-locked SD card inserted into the camera, you can format the card. - Press the MENU Button then the RIGHT Button to enter Internal Setting. - Use UP / DOWN Buttons to select Format Setting. Press OK, then UP / DOWN Button to

LCD screen information Below are images of the LCD screen with related icons and information visible when the recorder is set to Video Recording or the Still Photo Mode. - Video Recording Mode ◆

1 Video Mode Indicates that the Video Recording mode is set 2 Video Format Indicates the Video Resolution; currently shown as “640” (VGA Mode) 3 Recording Time Indicates the remaining available Video Recording time 4 SD Card SD card is inserted 5 Battery status Indicates batteries status; shown “2/3 left” 6 LED Supporting Lamp The LED Supporting Lamp is ON (active) 7 Zoom range Indicates the zoom range; currently “4.00 x” shown 8 Photo Mode The recorder is set at the Still Photo Mode 9 Self-timer Countdown Indicates the self-timer countdown mode is set.

11 Exposure Indicates the selected exposure value; currently shown “0” 12 No. of available Still Photos Indicates the number of remaining Still Photos that may be taken Video Recording available options Select the Video Recording mode and press the MENU Button to select available options. Press UP / DOWN Buttons to scroll options, press OK or RIGHT to enter sub-menu and display available settings. Main Menu Sub-menu Explanation 1280x720 HD Resolution Video format 640x480 VGA Resolution Video format Movie Size 320x240 QVGA Resolution Video format High Video recorded with high Frame rate. Frame Rate Low Video recorded with low Frame rate. Metering Mode Center Exposure is measured in central area of

the recorded scene (default) Spot Exposure is measured in central spot of the recorded scene Auto Automatic White Balance; suggested for typical use (default) Daylight Suitable for a bright, clear sky Cloudy Suitable for overcast sky Fluorescent Suitable for fluorescent indoor light White Balance Tungsten Suitable for tungsten source light

Main Menu Sub-menu Explanation 3264x2448 2592x1944 8Mpix Resolution 5Mpix Resolution 2048x1536 3Mpix Resolution 1280X1024 1.3Mpix Resolution Resolution 640x480 0.3Mpix Resolution Super Fine Super Fine Image quality Fine Good Image quality Quality Normal Normal Image quality Center Exposure is measured in central area of the scene Multi Exposure is measured in several spots of the recorded scene (default) Metering Spot Exposure is measured in central spot of the recorded scene

typical use (default) Daylight Suitable for a bright, clear sky Cloudy Suitable for overcast sky Fluorescent Suitable for fluorescent source light White Balance Tungsten Suitable for tungsten source light Exposure EV Adjusts scene brightness, use LEFT / RIGHT Buttons Off Self-timer is off status Self-timer 2s 2 sec delay self-timer mode Self-timer 10 10 sec delay self-timer mode Driver Mode Burst Takes three photos in quick succession Playback Mode Press the PLAYBACK Button to select the Playback Mode. The LCD screen will display latest Still Photo or Video. Use LEFT / RIGHT Buttons and scroll through your files; see the Video icon on the left

Press OK Button to start Playing Video. You can “zoom” the displayed photo images by pressing the zoom IN / OUT buttons. When the image is zoomed IN, press OK button and you can “pan” the displayed image by pressing directional buttons. To exit from Pan and Zoom status, press OK button again. You can view other photos or video files by pressing Left/ Right keys. Thumbnail mode Press Zoom Out button to enter the Thumbnail / Playback mode. You can use the direction key to select desired image file, and press OK key to exit this Thumbnail mode and return to full screen display mode. PLAYBACK Mode, MENU options Press MENU Button to display available Playback Menu options, see screen below;

Main Menu Sub-menu Explanation Lock/Unlock One Locks/ Unlock selected file Lock All Locks All files Lock Unlock All Unlock All files One Deletes current file Delete All Deletes All files Start Starts slide show Interval 1sec~10sec interval Slide Show Repeat Yes / No all displayed slides

Start-up Image Cancel Cancel setting this operation Playback, Video clip MENU Options When you browse and select previously recorded Video Clips, you have two available options: Lock and Delete – options are the same as Playback Photo Options explained above on page #20-22. Internal Setting Available Options You can change Internal setting according to your preference. - Press the MENU button and press the RIGHT Button to enter into the Internal Setting, see the screen below with highlighted option:

enter into the corresponding sub-menu. - Press UP / DOWN Button to select desired setting / option then press OK confirm your setting. Press the MENU button to exit the Menu.

Following Internal Setting options are available: Main Menu Sub-menu Explanation Shutter ON / OFF Start-up ON / OFF Beep ON / OFF Sounds Volume 0 / 1 / 2 / 3 (3 is the loudest) 50Hz Setting for 50HZ electric power frequency Power Frequency 60Hz Setting for 60HZ electric power frequency 1min Auto Power-OFF after 1 min 3min Auto Power-OFF after 3 min Power Save 5min Auto Power-OFF after 5 min Date & Time / Sets date, time, and date format En Displays Menu in English Fr Displays Menu in French Language Es Displays Menu in Spanish

Po Displays Menu in Portuguese Du Displays Menu in Dutch NTSC Recorder’s TV output is set to NTSC TV PAL Recorder’s TV output is set to PAL MSDC USB output is set to MSDC mode (Mass Storage Media) USB PCCAM USB output is set to PCCAM mode (Web-Cam) OFF The Start-up Image mode is disabled System Default image stored in the camera is set as Start- up Image. Start-up Image My Image A photo taken by the camera can be selected as the Start-up Image Format Yes/No Format memory card Reset All Yes /No Resets to the factory setting

Mode is selected. -Also you can connect recorder with the computer to review, store or upload your files to the internet. - In addition, your recorder may be connected to TV so you may see your videos and images on your TV screen. Connection to computer Before connecting recorder to computer it is strongly recommended that you first install programs from supplied CD. Installing and using Magix software - Please refer to pages 28-29 for Driver and Software installation instruction. - Installed Magix software Video Easy SE (Special Edition) and Photo Manager 9 are editing programs which will allow you to edit your still photos and will provide you direct access to upload your video to YouTube. - Please refer to Instruction Manual for full details or if you have any question how to use Magix software. - The Magix Instruction Manual is bundled on the supplied CD.

Open the USB cover and – using supplier USB cable - connect video recorder’s USB port with available USB input on your computer. - Turn the Recorder ON - Go to My Computer, then select the Removable Disc “X” which represents your video recorder. - Open the folders and find your recorded Videos and Photos. - You may open any files to review pictures or playback video (using typical programs installed on your computer) or you may simply store selected photos and videos on your computer. Webcam Function Note: To use video recorder as a Webcam you must first install the Driver. Please install Driver bundled on supplied CD BEFORE connecting video recorder to computer (for the first time only); see instruction below.

The accessory CD contains the camera driver and provided software MAGIX Video easy SE / MAGIX Photo Manager 9 (for photo and video processing). Installation interface Please insert the CD into the CD-ROM, the system will automatically run the installer in the CD, and the screen shows the installation wizard window as below.

installation window doesn’t appear, please run “Windows Explorer”, and select “SoftwareInstaller.exe” in the CD.) Installing driver In the installation wizard window, click the “Install Driver” button and follow the wizard to install step by step. Please restart the PC after installing the driver. Run the software MAGIX Video easy SE / MAGIX Photo Manager 9, click the button in the wizard window and follow the prompt to install step by step. For usage, please click the “Software operation explanation” button in the installation wizard window.

- Connect the recorder to the computer. USB output is set to MSDC mode (Mass Storage Media) Connecting video recorder to TV Connecting to TV provides another way to review your recorded video and still pictures on the TV screen. - Use supplied TV/ AV cable and connect TV/AV connector of the recorder with AV input of your TV. - Set your TV to the AV input mode and turn video recorder power ON. - Select the PLAYBACK mode of the recorder and review or display all your records in the same way as you have seen on recorder’s LCD screen. Enjoy watching your photos and videos on the big screen!

Still Photo Resolution 8Mpix 3264 X 2448, 5Mpix 2592X1944, 3Mpix 2048X1536, 1.3Mpix 1280X1024, 0.3Mpix 640x480 Available MODES Video Recording, Still Photo taking, Playback File Format JPEG, AVI Memory Slot for External SD card (up to 8GB）capacity (SD card not supplied) Zoom Digital, 4 X range Screen 2.0” TFT LCD Self-Timer 2 sec / 10sec delay White Balance Auto / Sunlight / Overcast / Fluorescent / Tungsten USB Interface USB2.0 (cable supplied) TV Output NTSC / PAL Power Three AAA Alkaline batteries (not supplied)

1min / 3min / 5min Menu Language English/French/Spanish/Italian/Portuguese/Dutch Operating System Windows XP / Vista / Windows7 Note: The product specifications are printed based on latest available information and are subject to change without prior notice. The specifications of your purchased recorder may be slightly different from above data. Troubleshooting Condition Cause/ Remedy Insufficient power, please install new batteries. The video recorder can not be turned ON Batteries installed incorrectly. Reinstall batteries, note correct polarity alignment. The SD Card is not inserted. Insert the SD card for photo taking / video recording. Can not take a picture or record any videos Write protection switch on the SD card is set to LOCK-ed position. Remove the SD Card and set the switch to non-LOCK position. Unclear or blurred photos Keep recorder steady while recording video or taking photos. Use tripod or support video recorder while recording.

Insufficient light during video or picture taking. Use exposure control or add an additional light to improve light condition. Insufficient power remaining- please replace the batteries. Automatic shutdown To save power, the video recorder automatically shuts down after one minute, three or five minutes of inactivity. Video or Photo file can not be deleted Write protection switch on the SD card is set to LOCK position. Remove SD card and set the switch to un-LOCK position and re-insert the card. HDV146 – E 2011 12 14