Concord Camera DV2020 User manual

Digital Video Camera

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Contents
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Safety Precautions 4
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Specifications 5
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Name of Parts and Buttons 8
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LCD Monitor and LED Displays 12
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Before Using the Digital Video (DV) 15
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Powering the Digital Video 16
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How to recharge the battery 16
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Using the AC adapter 17
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Setting the date and time 17
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Setting the storage media 18
1.Basic Recording 20
Motion Picture Recording 20
Still Picture Recording 21
2.Advance Recording 22
Menu Function (Resolution / Self-Timer / White Balance / Effect / Strobe) 22
Selector Dial Function (Digital Zoom / Scene Mode) 26
3.Voice Recording 28
Record 28

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4.Playback Mode 29
Playing Files on a TV 29
Motion File / Voice File Playback 30
Still Single File Playback 31
Slide Show 31
Thumbnail Playback 32
Delete (One File / All Files) 32
Protect (One File / All Files / Cancel All) 34
Print (One File / All Files / Cancel All) 36
5.MP3 39
Play Music 39
6. Changing the DV Setting 40
Setting the Beep Sound 40
Setting the Power Off 41
Setting the LCD Confirmation Time 42
Formatting the Internal Memory / Memory Card 43
Adjusting the LCD Brightness 44
Setting the Frequency 44
Setting the Date Imprint 45
Setting the Language 46
Changing the Video Out Signal Method 47
Setting the Date and Time 47
7. Others 48
Recording Capacities 48
Warning Message 50

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8. SOFTWARE INSTALLATION GUIDE 51
Computer System Requirements 51
Introduction to Software Applications 51
Installing Software Applications 52
Important Note for Viewing Video Clips Sent via E-mail 53
9.CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO THE COMPUTER
Connect the camera to a USB port on the computer via the supplied
USB cable 54
10. DOWNLOADING PICTURES / VIDEO CLIPS /
MUSIC ONTO YOUR COMPUTER 58
For Windows Users (Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP) 58
For Macintosh Users (Mac OS 9.0 or higher) 58
11. USING ARCSOFT PHOTOIMPRESSION 60
12. USING ARCSOFT VIDEOIMPRESSION 61
(WEB MODE)
13. TROUBLESHOOTING 63
14. GETTING HELP 66
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION 67

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Safety Precautions
Do not attempt to disassemble, repair or alter the equipment
yourself. The high-voltage circuitry in the equipment poses
significant electrical hazard.
Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or directly solder the battery.
Do not put the battery in a fire, attempt to heat it, use it in high
temperature environment such as next to a fire or inside a car.
Do not put it into water or allow it to get wet.
Do not use this DV in the bathroom.
Do not use batteries that are significantly damaged or deformed.
Turn off the power immediately in the event of irregularity, such
as the equipment emitting smoke or a strange smell. Remove
the battery as soon as possible, being careful to avoid electric
shocks or burns.
Keep the battery and Memory Card used in this DV out of the
reach of children to prevent accidental ingestion.

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Specifications
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General
Power Source Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery 3.7V
AC Adapter 5.0V
Dimensions (WxHxD) 94.3 x 63.3 x 34.6 mm
Weight Approx. 157.8g (with battery 184.5g)
Operating Conditions Temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Humidity: 85% or less
Storage Temperature -20°C ~ 60°C (-4°F to 140°F)
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Memory Media
Internal Memory 16 MB
Memory Card Secure Digital Card Slot

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Digital Video (DV)
CMOS 1/2” 2.0 mega pixels
Lens Fix Lens F = 2.8
Focal Length f = 8.64 mm
Shooting Range Approx. 1.0 m ~ Infinity
Digital Zoom Motion Picture: 4X
Still Picture: 2X
Monitor 1.5” Low –Temperature Polysilicon TFT Color LCD
White Balance Auto / Manual (Sunny, Cloudy, Tungsten,
Fluorescent)
Exposure Exposure compensation: Auto
Compensation Metering: TTL CMOS
Shutter Speed Motion Picture: 1 / 30 ~ 1 / 4000 seconds
Still Picture: 1 / 8 ~ 1 / 4000 seconds
ISO Sensitivity Auto (ISO 100 equivalent)
Built-in Flash Set by manually
Modes: Auto, Flash Off, Red-eye Reduction
Image Resolution zMotion Picture: 320 x 240F(17 FPS),
(Quality) 320 x 240N (15FPS), 320 x 240E (10FPS),
160 x 120F (10FPS), 160 x 120N (10FPS)
zStill Picture: 2048 x 1536F, 1600 x 1200F,
1600 x 1200N, 800 x 600F, 800 x 600N
File Format Still Picture: JPEG (Exif2.2) , DCF
Motion Picture: AVI File
Voice: WAV File

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PC Platforms
Windows 98SE / ME / 2000 / XP
Macintosh Mac OS 9.x
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System Requirements of PC
Windows zWindows 98SE or higher
zPentium II 450 Processor or equivalent
z64MB or more of RAM
zMedia Player 7 or later version
Macintosh zMac OS 9.x
z400 MHz G3 or faster
zQuickTime 6 or later version

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Name of Parts and Buttons
DV Body
Microphone
Strobe
Lens
Self-Timer Indicator
Photo Sensor
Battery Cover
Menu Button
ENTER
Selector Dial
Shutter Button
Power Button
Mode Dial
Voice
Motion
Playback
Still
Set Up
MP3
Power / Strobe Indicator
Wrist Strap Eyelet

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Battery Cover
Tripod Screw Hole
Card Cover
LCD Monitor
(270° Rotation)
Reset Button
DC IN
USB Terminal
AV Out / Earphone
zReset Button: When an error happens to your DV, please press the Reset
Button with the tip of a pencil or similar object to turn off the DV, then turn on
again. All DV setting will keep as what you set before turning the DV off.

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Buttons
Keys includes Power, Shutter, Mode Dial, Menu, and Selector Dial ( / /
ENTER).
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Power Button
You turn the DV on and off using the Power Button, located on the top of the DV.
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Shutter Button
Mode Shutter Button Function
Motion record motion picture
stop recording
Still record still picture
Voice record voice file
stop recording
Playback play motion picture file
play voice file
stop playing
MP3 play music data
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Mode Dial
Icon Mode Name Description
SET Set Up This mode is used for changing and confirming the
DV settings.
Still This mode is used for still picture shooting.
Playback This mode is used for playing recording file.
(Motion, Still, and Audio)
Motion This mode is used for recording motion picture
with sound.
Audio This mode is used for recording voice.
MP3 MP3 This mode is used for playing music.

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MENU Button
In Motion, Still, and Playback Mode, press the MENU button to enter into the
menu which displays the modes to set up different functions. The display is as
below, for example:
n Motion and Still
Note: Strobe setting is not available in the Motion Mode.
nPlayback
Selector Dial
n Digital Zoom Control in Motion and Still Mode.
n Function Selection in Menu (under any modes).
n FF/REW function in Motion, and Audio during playing.
n Volume Control in Motion, Audio, and MP3 during playing.
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LCD minitor and LED Displays
LCD Monitor Displays
n Recording
In preview mode, on-screen information will display as below if functions has
been previously set:
n Still and Motion Mode
1. Strobe (OFF: / AUTO: no icon / Red-eye: ).
Note: Strobe setting is not available in the Motion Mode.
2. Scene Mode (Normal : no icon / Backlight / Lowlight /
Snow& Beach / Spotlight ).
3. White Balance (Auto: no icon / Sunny / Cloudy / Tungsten /
Fluorescent ).
4. Effect Mode: (Normal: no icon / B&W / Sepia ).
5. Recording Mode (Motion: / Still: ).
6. Recording Data: displays the remaining number of still pictures or time for
motion image.
7. Resolution
nMotion (320F / 320N / 320E / 160F / 160N)
nStill (2048F / 1600F / 1600N / 800F / 800N)
8. Storage Media (Internal: / Card: ).
9. Battery Icon.

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10. Date and Time.
11. Self-Timer Icon.
Voice Mode
In Preview
1. Voice Mode Icon ( ).
2. Recording Data: displays
the remaining time for voice.
In Record
1. The Recording Time displays
after pressing Shutter Button.
MP3 Mode
1. Track number and music title.
2. Playback Mode ( ).
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Playback
Motion Picture
1. Motion Picture Recording Time.
2. Motion Icon.
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Still Picture
1. Print Icon.
2. Protect Icon.
3. Playback Icon.
4. Recording Data (for playback):
Displays the number of the image file
being played and total number of file
recorded.
Audio
1. Voice Recording Time.
2. Voice Icon.
LED Displays
Location Status Description
Front Blink zSelf-Timer (count down), Data recording to Storage Media.
(Blue) Lit zMass Storage Mode.
zPC Camera.
zGreen LED: Flash is recharging.
Back Blink zRed LED: Data recording to Storage Media, MP3 is
(Green/Red) playing.
Lit zGreen LED: Power on.
zRed LED: Battery recharge.
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Before Using the Digital Video
Package Contents
Check that your digital video comes complete with all the accessories listed
below.
Items Qty
l Digital Video 1
l Bat tery (3.7V Rechargeable Lithium-Ion) 1
l Wrist Strap 1
l Soft Case 1
l CD-ROM (Drivers, User’s Manual, Software, and Acrobat Reader) 1
l User Guide / Quick Start Guide 1
l Earphone 1
l USB Cable 1
l AV Cable 1
l AC Adapter 1
Getting Started
This section includes Attaching the Strap, Powering the Camera, Setting the Date
and Time, and setting the storage media.
n Attaching the Strap
Pass the end of the strap through the
wrist strap eyelet on the Digital Video.

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Powering the Digital Video
Loading the Battery
3.7V Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery.
1. Open the battery cover by sliding it in the
direction shown.
2. Load the battery and close the battery
cover.
How to recharge the battery
zUse the AC Adapter to recharge the battery.
Turn off the Digital Video, then connect the AC Adapter cable to (DC IN) jack of
the DV, and insert the power plug into a power outlet. The battery will be
recharged through AC Adapter.
zUse the USB to recharge the battery.
Turn off the Digital Video, then connect the Digital Video to PC, the battery will
be recharged through the USB cable.
Note
zUse only specified 3.7V rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery for this camera.
zWhen the battery symbol is (near end), it indicates that the batteries
are nearly exhausted. Be sure to have spare batteries on hand.
zNOT ALL BATTERIES ARE THE SAME! Battery life depends significantly
on battery age, usage conditions, type, and brand.
zBattery performance is reduced at temperatures below 41 °F (5 °C).
Note for Recharging Battery
1. LED Status: (A)during recharging, the LED is red, (B) LED is not lit when
charging has been completed, (C) if under voltage, the LED is green, (D) if
the battery temperature is abnormal the LED is orange (if, without battery,
use the AC Adapter as the power source , the LED is also orange, but it is
normal).
2. For LED status (C), please change the battery.
3. For LED status (D), please disconnect the AC Adaptor and remove the
battery, wait until the battery cools down and try again.

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Using the AC Adapter
1. Connect the power cord to the AC Adapter.
2. Connect the AC Adapter cable to the (DC IN) jack of the DV, and insert the
power plug into a power outlet.
Note
zThe battery icon will not display on the LCD monitor when using AC Adapter.
zWhen using the AC Adapter, the AUTO POWER OFF function will be disabled
although the auto power off time has been set.
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Setting the date and time
You will need to adjust the date and time when you first use the digital video and
each time you change time zones on trips.
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Date format can be set to: Y / M / D, M / D / Y, and D / M / Y.
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Time is displayed in the 24-hour clock format.
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Setting is possible from [2003/01/01 00:00] to [2099/12/31 23:59].
1. Turn on the DV and set the Mode Dial to [SET ].
2. Slide Selector Dial ( ) to select
[CLOCK] and press ENTER to confirm.

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3. Slide Selector Dial ( ) to select Year,
Month, Day, Time, or Date Format, then
press ENTER.
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After selecting an item, press [ : +1 ] / [ : -1 ]
to adjust the item. If you keep pressing or ,
the number will advance or recede continuously.
Each time you set an item you must press ENTER
to confirm the setting.
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If you want to return to menu screen, press MENU.
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Setting the storage media
This digital video uses internal memory and Secure Digital Memory Card as
storage media to record data. It is not necessary to choose internal memory or
memory card to record data, because if you insert a memory card to DV, the
memory card will take priority.
Important
zIf you want to use Internal Memory as the storage media, you must remove
the Memory Card from the card slot first.
Note
zThe icon of the memory media will display on the LCD monitor.
Internal Memory
The size of the internal memory is 16MB.

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n Secure Digital Memory Card (SD Card)
Insert the SD Card
1. Check that the DV is turned off.
2. Gently flip open the monitor, then open the
card compartment cover.
3. Insert the card (position it with the metalic
slots facing towards the card cover and the
cut-corner being near the side of the
wrist-strap eyelet).
4. Close the card cover.
Remove the SD Card
1. Check that the DV is turned off.
2. Gently lift up the monitor, then open the card
compartment cover.
3. Press the edge of the card so that a small
part of it slides out.
4. Carefully pull out the card and close the card
compartment cover.
Note
The memory card has a limited service life, so, please check your memory
card before using it.
Incorrect handling of a memory card may cause the loss of data.
Before using the memory card, please format the card in the video camera
first to attain the best compatibility and performance.
Before inserting or removing the memory card, be sure to turn off the
Digital Video first.