BenQ M1 Series User manual

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M1 Series - Camcorder User Manual
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Preface
Congratulations on your purchase of this advanced camcorder. Ensure that you read
this manual carefully and keep it in a safe place for future reference.
About this manual
This manual is designed to assist you in using your new camcorder. All information
presented is as accurate as possible but is subject to change without notice.
Copyright
Copyright 2009 by BenQ Corporation. All rights reserved. No part of this publication
may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system or translated
into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic,
mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written
permission of this company.
Disclaimer
BenQ Corporation makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or
implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties,
merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Further, BenQ Corporation
reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in
the contents hereof without obligation of this company to notify any person of such
revision or changes.
All other logos, products, or company names mentioned in this manual may be the
registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used for
informational purposes only.
Safety warning and notice
Before operating the camcorder, please make sure that you read and fully understand
the content in this section. If you ignore and violate all safety warning notices indicated
in this section, the camcorder warranty may be void. Meanwhile, not only the cam-
corder but also you and all other people and things around you may be severely dam-
aged, injured, or even placed in danger of death.
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For your safety
1. The Li-ion Battery Charger shall be operated at open side ambient. Do not install
this equipment in a confined space such as book case or similar unit.
2. Do not attempt to charge any other battery with this charger.
3. This battery charger is not intended for use by children or persons with reduced
physical, sensory, or mental capabilities.
4. Operate the power supply only on even surfaces, without any cover. Air
circulation around the product must be always given. The maximum ambient
temperature is 40 ºC.
5. The battery charger has a status LED that indicates the status of the battery
charger:
•Orange light----battery is charging.
•Green light----charging is complete.
6. The battery should fully charge in about four hours.
7. Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used
batteries according to the instructions.
8. Keep the camcorder and its accessories out of the reach of babies, toddlers, and
children. In particular, small parts such as memory cards and batteries could be
easily dismantled and swallowed by them.
9. Use only the original accessories to avoid possible risks to health and property,
and thus meet all related legal regulations.
10. Do not dismantle the camcorder under any circumstances.
11. When using the flash, do not go too close to human eyes (particularly for babies,
toddlers, and children) or animal eyes. Otherwise, when the flash fires, the light
may cause damage to human eyes or irritate animals.
12. Batteries could explode, for instance. All batteries can cause property damage,
injury or burns if a conductive material such as jewelry, keys or beaded chains
touch exposed terminals. The material may complete an electrical circuit and
become quite hot. Exercise care in handling any batteries, particularly when
placing it inside your pocket, purse, or other container with metal objects. Do not
dispose of batteries in fire as they may explode.
13. To prevent electric shock, do not attempt to disassemble or repair your
camcorder by yourself.
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14. Some camcorder models accept non-rechargeable batteries. When using these
batteries, do not charge them. Otherwise, dangers such as explosion and fire
may occur.
Warranty
1. Warranty is void if damage or system failure occurred due to outside factors such
as collision, fire, flood, dirt, sewage, earthquake, and other force majeure events
as well as incorrect usage of electricity or use of non-original accessories.
2. It is the sole responsibility of the user if problems (such as data loss and system
failure) occurred due to non-factory installed software, parts, and/or non-original
accessories.
3. Do not change the camcorder. Any changes to the camcorder invalidate the
warranty.
Taking care of your camcorder
1. Always keep the camcorder in a leather case or pouch for better protection
against splashes, dust, and collision.
2. The only way of replacing the battery and the memory card is to open the Battery
/ Memory cover.
3. Dispose of unwanted batteries and camcorders as permitted by the laws in your
countries.
4. Water may cause a fire or electric shock. Therefore, store your camcorder in a
dry place.
5. If your camcorder becomes wet, wipe it with a dry cloth as soon as possible.
6. Salt or seawater may cause severe camcorder damage.
7. Do not drop, knock, or shake the camcorder. A rude behavior of using the
camcorder may damage the internal electronic circuit board or deform the lens
shape.
8. Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to clean the
camcorder.
9. Finger grease may be left on the camcorder lens and will result in unclear images
or videos. To avoid this problem, be sure to clean the camcorder lens before
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taking pictures or recording videos. You should also clean the camcorder lens on
a regular basis.
10. If the lens is dirty, use a lens brush or soft cloth to clean the lens.
11. Do not touch the lens with your fingers.
12. If a foreign substance or water gets in your camcorder, please turn the power off
immediately and disconnect the batteries. Next, remove the foreign substance or
water and send it to the maintenance center.
13. Whenever there is data in the external memory card, you should make a backup
copy to a computer or disc. So, you can have a backup solution if data loss
occurs.
14. All original accessories are designed only for use with this camcorder model you
purchased. Do not use these accessories with other camcorder models or
camcorders of other brands to avoid unpredictable danger or damage.
15. Before initial use of a memory card, always use the camcorder to format the card
first.
16. Remember to slide the write-protect tab (if available) to the unlock position.
Otherwise, all data (if any) on the memory card is protected and the card cannot
be edited or formatted.
Operating environment
1. Do not use or store your camcorder in the environments listed below:
• Direct sunlight
• Dusty places
• Next to an air conditioner, electric heater or other heat sources
• In a closed car that is in direct sunlight
• Unstable locations
2. Do not use your camcorder outdoors when it is raining or snowing.
3. Do not use your camcorder in or near water.
4. The camcorder operating temperature is between 0 and 40 degrees Celsius. It is
normal for the operating time to be shortened when the temperature is low.
5. The capacity of your camcorder batteries will reduce each time it is charged/
emptied.
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6. Storage at too high or low temperatures will also result in a gradual capacity loss.
As a result, the operating time of your camcorder may be considerably reduced.
7. It is normal for the camcorder to become warm during operation, because the
camcorder casing can conduct heat.
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Preface....................................................................... ii
About this manual .............................................................. ii
Copyright .......................................................................... ii
Disclaimer ......................................................................... ii
Safety warning and notice .................................................. ii
For your safety .............................................................................. iii
Warranty........................................................................................ iv
Taking care of your camcorder...................................................... iv
Operating environment.................................................................. v
Introduction............................................................... 1
System Requirements ........................................................ 1
Main Features .................................................................... 1
Unpacking the Camcorder .................................................. 2
About the Camcorder ......................................................... 3
Front View ..................................................................................... 3
Top View ....................................................................................... 3
Right View ..................................................................................... 4
Left View........................................................................................ 4
Bottom View .................................................................................. 4
DV Buttons ........................................................................ 5
Camera Memory ................................................................ 5
Getting Started .......................................................... 6
Inserting the Battery/SD/SDHC Card ................................... 6
Charging the battery/ DV ................................................... 7
Turning on the Power ........................................................ 8
Before Recording ............................................................... 8
Using the DV ..................................................................... 9
Shooting a Video ........................................................................... 9
To playback the video: .................................................................. 10
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Taking a picture............................................................................. 10
To playback the picture: ................................................................ 10
Using the LCD Monitor ............................................... 11
LCD Monitor Layout ........................................................... 11
Record Mode Screen Layout (For Recording Still Images)........... 11
Record Mode Screen Layout (For Recording Videos) .................. 13
Playback Mode Screen Layout...................................................... 15
Recording Photos and Videos .................................... 17
Taking Photos ................................................................... 17
Setting the Zoom Control ................................................... 17
Using Flash ....................................................................... 17
Using the Scene Mode ....................................................... 18
Using the Photo Menu ........................................................ 20
Photo Menu ................................................................................... 20
Setting the Photo Size................................................................... 20
Setting the Image Quality .............................................................. 21
ISO ................................................................................................ 22
White Balance ............................................................................... 22
EV Compensation ......................................................................... 23
Setting the Focus Area.................................................................. 23
Using the Macro function............................................................... 24
Setting Auto Review ...................................................................... 24
Metering ........................................................................................ 24
Using Guideline ............................................................................. 25
Using the Video Menu ........................................................ 26
Shooting Videos ................................................................. 27
Using the Pre-Record Function ..................................................... 28
Setting the Movie Size................................................................... 29
Setting the Digital Zoom ................................................................ 29
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Setting EIS .................................................................................... 30
Using the Fader function ............................................................... 31
Playback..................................................................... 32
Viewing Your Photos and Videos ........................ 32
Viewing Slideshow ........................................................................ 33
Date Index ..................................................................................... 34
Using Film Roll Function ..................................................... 34
Using the Delete Function .................................................. 35
Delete Selected Images ................................................................ 35
Delete All Images .......................................................................... 35
Delete by Date Index..................................................................... 35
Protect .............................................................................. 36
Setting Slide Interval .......................................................... 36
DPOF ................................................................................ 37
Card Status ....................................................................... 37
PictBridge .......................................................................... 38
Using the Setup Menu................................................ 39
Setting the Display ............................................................. 39
Using Quick Start Function ................................................. 40
Setting the Date/Time ........................................................ 40
Using the World Time Function ........................................... 41
Setting the Language ......................................................... 42
Setting Auto Power Off ....................................................... 43
Setting the Beep ................................................................ 43
Setting LCD Brightness ....................................................... 43
Setting TV Mode ................................................................ 44
Setting TV Aspect .............................................................. 44
Setting the Display Output .................................................. 45
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Setting HDMI Resolution .................................................... 45
Setting File Numbering ....................................................... 45
Format .............................................................................. 46
Reset All ........................................................................... 46
Specifications............................................................. 47
Troubleshooting......................................................... 50
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Introduction
Congratulations on the purchase of your new DV. This manual provides step-by-step
instructions on how to use your DV, and is intended for your reference only.
System Requirements
In order to get the most out of your DV, your computer must meet the following system
requirements:
For Windows:
• Windows 2000/XP/Vista
• CPU: Intel® Core TM Duo CPU E6300 processor (or above)
• AMD Athlon 64 x2 3800+ (or above)
• NVIDIA Geforce MX 440 or above, AMD (ATI) Radeon 9200 or above
•1GBRAM
For Macintosh:
• Mac OS 10.2.8 or later
• Power Mac G5 or later
• 512 MB RAM
Main Features
• 10 mega pixels resolution
• Up to 5x optical zoom and 10x digital zoom
• 1/2.3 inch 10M CMOS sensor
• 3 inch color LCD monitor
• Supports up to 4GB of SD card, and up to 32GB SDHC card
• DCF, DPOF, PictBridge compatibility
• Slideshow feature to review your pictures and movies
• A/V output to view your pictures and movies on your TV
• USB port to transfer your photos and movies to your PC
• HDMI interface to view your high quality pictures and movies on your TV
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Unpacking the Camcorder
All the following items should be present in the package. If any item is missing or
appears damaged, contact your dealer immediately.
DV
AV cable HDMI cable
(optional)
B
USB cable
HDMI
HDMI
Battery charger Battery
CD-ROMQuick Start Guide/
User manual
Power adapter
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About the Camcorder
Refer to the following illustrations to familiarize yourself with the buttons and controls
of the camcorder.
Front View
Top View
Back View
Flash
Lens
Microphone
T
W
Zoom lever
LCD Display Start/Stop button
Strap ring
LED indicator
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Right View
Left View
Bottom View
MODE
Power button
Mode switch
Speaker
Pre-Record/
Self-timer button
Backlight button
DC IN AV OUT
USB port /
HDMI
DC In/ AV Out terminal
DC IN AV OUT
Battery / SD card cover
Tripod connector
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DV Buttons
Your camcorder is equipped with different buttons for easy use.
Camera Memory
Your camcorder supports SD cards of up to 4GB in size. It also supports SDHC cards
up to 32GB. If there is a storage card inserted in the memory slot, the camcorder auto-
matically saves all images, videos and audio clips in the external storage card.
Not all cards may be compatible with your camcorder. When purchas-
ing a card, please check the card's specifications and take the cam-
corder with you.
Button Description
Power Press to turn on/off the power.
Pre-Record/
Self-timer
In Video mode, press to turn pre-record function on or off.
In Photo mode, press to set self-timer.
Start/Stop Press to capture an image or start/stop recording video clip.
Mode Press to switch between video/photo mode.
Zoom Press the zoom buttons to change zoom focus.
Backlight In Photo/Video mode, press to provide EV Compensation in a
backlight environment.
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Getting Started
Read this section to learn how to start using the camcorder. This section covers only
basic functions such as inserting the battery and memory cards, turning it on, and
making preliminary settings. See later chapters for advanced functions.
Inserting the Battery/SD/SDHC Card
1. Open the battery compartment at the bottom of the camcorder.
2. Insert the battery/SD/SDHC card as shown.
3. Close the battery compartment.
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Charging the battery/ DV
Insert the battery into the charger as shown and connect the power supply to the
charging unit and the mains supply.
You can also use the DV directly by connecting the power adaptor to the DC in con-
nector as shown.
Note: The battery is not charged when connecting power to the mains.
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Turning on the Power
Press the Power button to turn on the DV.
Before Recording
Hold the unit firmly with
both hands.
Flash
Microphone
Stand with back to sun to avoid object being in shadow.
Keep elbows close to body. When recording keep at
waist height.
TIP: Stand with legs slightly apart for stability.
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Using the DV
The camcorder can operate in Video mode and Photo mode. Press the Mode switch
to toggle between two different modes.
Shooting a Video
1. Turn on the DV and make sure it is in
Video mode.
2. Use the LCD screen to frame the video.
3. Press the Start/Stop button to start/
stop recording.
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Photo mode
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To playback the video:
1. Tap the LCD screen to show the toolbar.
2. Tap the icon to show the thumbnails of all video clips.
3. Tap the / icons to scroll previous/next page.
4. Tap the desired video thumbnail to playback.
5. Tap the respective icon to fast forward /rewind / pause the video.
6. Tap the / icons to play the previous/next video.
7. Tap the icon to stop and return to thumbnail mode.
Taking a picture
1. Turn on the DV and make sure it is in
Photo mode.
2. Use the LCD screen to frame the picture.
3. Press the Start/Stop button to
capture the picture.
To playback the picture:
1. Tap the LCD screen to show the toolbar.
2. Tap the icon to show the picture thumbnails.
3. Tap the / icon to scroll previous/next page.
4. Tap the desired picture thumbnail to playback.
5. Tap the / icon to play the previous/next picture.
6. Tap the icon to display the photos in slideshow.
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