Easypix DVC 527 Mounting instructions

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1. Parts of the camcorder
1: Zoom switch
2: 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: DCinjack
11: USBJack
12: HDMIjack
13:Displaybutton
14: Speaker
15:LCDscreen
16: Menu button

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17:Joystick/OKbutton
18: Delete/ Flash button
19:CompensatingLED
20: Flash strobe
21: Microphone
22: Lens
23: Battery cover
24: Tripod socket

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2. Preparing for using
Installing the Battery
1. Slide the battery cover.
2. Place the accessory lithium-ion
battery into the compartment.
Note that the metallic contacts
must be aligned with the contacts
in the compartment.
3. 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.

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a) Power OFF; connect the camcorder to a PC by the attached USB
cable.
b) Charging starts when charging LED turns BLUE. The charge indicator
light turns OFF when charging is completed.
c) Disconnect the camcorder.
Inserting the Memory Card
This camcorder has an internal memory, it can only record a few pictures or
movie clips. If you want record more you have to use a SD or MMC card.
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.

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1. Turn off the camcorder.
2. Slide the battery cover and then you will see the SD card slot.
3. Insert the memory card as illustrated.
4. Close the battery cover.
• To release the memory card press the edge of the card gently.
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

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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.
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.

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Recording a video clip
1: Turn on the camcorder and set the camcorder to video record mode
( ).
2: 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: 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
1. Set the camcorder to capture mode, the icon appears on the LCD

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screen.
3. 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.
5. Hold the camcorder steady and then press the CAPTURE/VIOCE
RECORD button down to take a picture.
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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.

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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.
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.

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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
it again to end the playing. Press the OK button to pause it and press it
again to continue.

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9. Technical Specifications
Sensor 5MegaPixels CMOS,
Display 2.7 " TFT Color LCD
Focus range Standard:80cm ~ infinity
Aperture F3.2, f=7.36mm
Shutter Electronic Shutter:
Resolution StillImage:12M;8M;5M;3M; 0.3M;
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 64 MB internal memory
External memory: SD / MMC

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TV system NTSC / PAL
Power Supply Lithium-ion battery
Ambient
temperature
Operating: 0° C to 40° C
Storage: -20 to 60° C
Microphone Built-in
Speaker Built-in
Dimension 128X62X59 (mm)
Weight Camera Body w/o battery: Approx. 220g