Hamilton/Buhl ActionPro HDV17BK User manual

MP
ActionPro
2.7K Digital Video Camera
30Max /3.0”TFT
ActionProTM
FHD Digital Video Camera
Instruction Manual
Model #: HDV17BK

Table of Contents
1. About ......................................................................................................................
1a. System Requirements ....................................................................................
1b. Camcorder Description Diagrams ..................................................................
1c. Button Functions/Descriptions.........................................................................
2. Using Your Camcorder .........................................................................................
2a. Inserting Memory Card ...................................................................................
2b. Installing the Battery .......................................................................................
2c. Charging the Battery .......................................................................................
2d. Turning On/Off Camcorder ...........................................................................
2e. Changing Modes ............................................................................................
2f. Connecting to a Computer. ............................................................................
2g. Connecting to a Television ............................................................................
2h. Connecting to the External Microphone .........................................................
2i. Video Recording Mode ...................................................................................
2j. Camera Mode (for Photos)..............................................................................
2k. Zoom Function ..............................................................................................
2l. Using the LED light .......................................................................................
3. Shooting Video and Settings ..............................................................................
3a. Mode Settings ..............................................................................................
3b. Movie Size Settings.......................................................................................
3c. Beauty Face Settings ...................................................................................
3d. Exposure Settings (Adjusting EV Value) .......................................................
3e. White Balance Settings ................................................................................
3f. Sharpness Settings (Adjusting Image Sharpness).........................................
3g. Effect Settings (Selecting Image Effects) ......................................................
3h. ISO Settings (Video Image Sensitivity) .........................................................
4. Shooting Photos and Settings ...........................................................................
4a. Mode Settings ..............................................................................................
4b. Resolution Settings ......................................................................................
4c. Beauty Face Settings ...................................................................................
4d. Shooting Settings..........................................................................................
4e. Self-Timer Settings .......................................................................................
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4f. Exposure Settings.........................................................................................
4g. White Balance Settings.................................................................................
4h. Quality Settings (Photo) ...............................................................................
4i. Sharpness Settings ......................................................................................
4j. Effects Settings ............................................................................................
4k. ISO (Photo Sensitivity Settings) ...................................................................
4i. Anti-Shake Settings ......................................................................................
4m. Face Detect Settings.....................................................................................
4n. Smile Capture Settings ................................................................................
4o. Date Stamp Settings ....................................................................................
5. Playback Mode and Settings .............................................................................
5a. Viewing Photos ............................................................................................
5b. Deleting Photos ..........................................................................................
5c. Protecting Photos ........................................................................................
5d. Rotating Photos (Not Videos ........................................................................
5e. Cropping Photos (Not Videos) .....................................................................
5f. Slideshow Presentation for Photos (Not Videos) .........................................
5g. Playing Videos .............................................................................................
5h. Deleting Video Files .....................................................................................
5i. Protecting Video Files ..................................................................................
6. Basic Settings .....................................................................................................
6a. Language Settings .......................................................................................
6b. Date and Time Settings ...............................................................................
6c. Auto Power Off Settings...............................................................................
6d. Beep Settings ..............................................................................................
6e. Light Frequency Settings ............................................................................
6f. Formatting (Deletes All Files on Memory Card) ...........................................
6g. Default Setting .............................................................................................
7. Appendix ............................................................................................................
7a. Technical Specifications ..............................................................................
7b. Troubleshooting ...........................................................................................
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1. About
1a. System Requirements
● Intel®Pentium processor 2.0 GH or higher
● Windows XP Operation System or later
● 2GB Memory, more than 40 GB disk space
● USB interface
● Display card cache memory 1 GB or higher
● Screen resolution of 1024x768 pixel or higher
1b. Camcorder Description Diagrams
[ Front View ]
LED Fill Light
Hot Shoe
Lens
[ Bottom View ]
Tripod Hole Battery/Memory
Card Cover
[Left View]
Speaker Mode/'OK' Button
Power LED Fill
Light Button
Page Up Button
Page Down
Microphone
Menu Button
[Remote Control]
Shutter Button Record Button
Flash Button
Search/Navigation
Search/Navigation
Button
Enter Button
Mode Button Zoom In
Button
Playback Button
Delete Button
ZoomOut Button
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[ Back View ]
Indicator
External Mic. Input
HDMI Interface
USB Interface
Record/Stop Button
[ Top View ]
Hot Shoe Photo Button
Zoom

1c. Button Functions/Descriptions
2. Using Your Camcorder
2a. Inserting Memory Card
Insert a memory card to store more photos and videos.
Information stored on a card will not be lost if you physically lock the card.
Insert the memory card according to the following steps:
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Icon Button Name Function Description
Power/ LED Light Power on/off or LED light on/off
Menu Accesses Menu Mode
Mode/Enter
Switches modes/select function in Menu
Camera Mode
Video Recording Mode
Playback Mode
Page Up In playback mode, Cursor will move up to select desired photo
or video file
Page Down In playback mode, Cursor will move down to select desired
photo or video file
Shutter Takes photo in photo shooting mode
Rec /Stop Records or Stops video recording mode
In Setting mode, press the button to confirm
Zoom In/Out *Zooms in and out in Camera Mode/Video Recording Mode;
*Shrinks,magnifies or moves photos in playback mode
Shutter Button······
Record Button······
Flash Button········
Search/Nav (-)·····
Enter Button········
Search/Nav (+)·····
Mode Button········
Delete Button·······
Zoom In Button·····
Zoom Out Button···
Playback Button····
Takes photo
Records on/off
Flash light on/off
Searches files or navigates in playback mode
Selects menu in playback mode
Searches files or navigates in playback mode
Selects modes (Video,Photo or Playback)
Deletes selected file
Zooms in
Zooms out
Goes directly to playback mode

1. Open the battery door (on the bottom) by pulling the lever – the door should pop open.
2. Metal contact part should go in first facing up, away from the battery. Insert and push the card
in until it clicks into place.
Close the door, making sure it is fully locked. A memory card can only be inserted in the proper
direction. DO NOT FORCE THE CARD INTO THE SLOT.
1. Open the battery cover in the direction as shown.
2. Insert the memory card in the direction as shown.
3. Close the battery cover as shown.
To ensure proper recording and playback of larger video files,
it is suggested you purchase an additional Class 10 SD card.
2b. Installing the Battery
Install the rechargeable Lithium battery in the battery slot. A battery can only be installed in one
specific direction. Do not force or push down hard on the battery. It will install easily if inserted
correctly. Make sure the pins are inserted first, facing up.
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Attention!
Format your memory card before using. Do not
take memory card out while recording as it will
damage the card and may result in lost data.
Please check the compatibility of the memory card
before using.
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1 . Open the battery cover in the direction as shown
2 . Insert the battery into the cabin in the direction as shown
3. Close the battery cover as shown
2c. Charging the Battery
Connect a standard USB plug to a wall outlet and the other end of the mini-connector to the
camcorder to properly charge. Make sure the shape of the mini-connector matches the charging
jack on the camcorder. The charging jack can be found under the HDMI jack on the back
of the unit.
2d. Turning On/Off the Camcorder
Press the ‘Power’ button to turn on the camcorder. Press and hold the ‘Power’ button for
2 seconds to turn off the camcorder. If battery power is running out, a ‘Low Power’ message
will appear on the screen and the unit will turn itself off within a few seconds.
2e. Changing Modes
Press the ‘Mode’ button to change modes. Modes are: video recording, camera and playback
mode. Each mode’s icon will appear in the top left corner of the screen, when selected.
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Please install the battery correctly or it may cause
damage to the camera or other damage.
Do not use non-standard charger.
The power adapter for the camera is
AC 100V-240V/50-60Hz.
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Attention!

Connect the camcorder Mini-USB to a
Standard-HDMI on a TV
Connect the camcorder Mini-USB to a
Standard-USB on a computer
2g.Connecting to a Standard Television
The camcorder can be connected to a TV to display video or photo files, as shown.
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2f. Connecting to a Computer
In order to view videos and photos on your computer, connect the standard USB
charging cable to your computer’s USB terminal. The computer will recognize the
camcorder as a removable drive; you will find your video and photo files in the subfolders.
2h. Connecting the External Microphone
For higher quality sound, the external microphone can be
connected to the camcorder via 3.5mm external MIC input and
slide into the hot shoe on the top of the camcorder.
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2i. Video Recording Mode
Press the ‘Mode’ button to select video shooting mode.
Options are:
Video recording mode
2j. Camera Mode (for Photos)
Press the ‘Mode’ button to select Camera Mode,
Options are:
1 Shooting Mode 7 LED Light 13 Sharpness
2 Photo Resolution 8 Remaining Number 14 ISO
3 Scene Mode 9 Memory Card 15 Exposure
4 Anti-Shake 10 Zoom 16 Photo Quality
5 Face Detection 11 Battery 17 White Balance
6 Smile Face Capture 12 Effects 18 Menu
Camera Mode
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1 Recording Mode 6 Memory Card 11 ISO
2 Video Resolution 7 Zoom 12 Exposure
3 Scene Mode 8 Battery 13 White Balance
4 LED Light 9 Effects 14 Menu
5 Recording Time 10 Sharpness

2k. Zoom Function
Zoom in by tilting the ‘Zoom’ lever to the right. Zoom out by tilting the ‘Zoom’ button to the left.
2l. Using the LED Light
The camcorder has a built-in LED light. It can compensate for a dark environment and help
reduce shadows. In video recording or Camera Mode, press the ‘Power’ button to turn LED Light
On/Off. The icon will show on the screen.
3. Shooting Video and Settings
Press the ‘Mode’ button to select Video Mode. The movie camcorder icon will appear on the top
left corner of the display screen. You cannot take video without a memory card.
1. Look at the viewing screen to see your video capture. Hold the camcorder and press the
‘Record/Stop’ button to start recording.
2. When recording, the red circle icon will flash, Press the ‘Shutter’ button to pause/shoot.
Press the ‘Record/Stop’ button again to end recording and save to memory.
3. The recorded files will autosave to the external memory card. Set parameters of
the Video Mode before shooting.
3a. Mode Settings
The camcorder has multiple modes. Use Auto for general purpose filming.
1. From the ‘Video Mode’, press ‘Menu’. Then, press the ‘Up/Down’ buttons to select the
‘Mode Set’ Option. Press 'OK' to enter the sub-menu.
2. Press the ‘Up/Down’ button to select: Auto, Night, Portrait, Landscape, Backlight, Sport, Party,
Beach, High Sensitivity or Cancel.
3. Press 'OK' to save and return to Video Mode.
3b. Movie Size Settings
Different video resolutions options are: 2.7K (2888x1520), FHD (1920x1080), HD (1280x720),
VGA (640x480) or Cancel. In higher resolution settings, the video image will be clearer,
and the file size will increase as well.
1. From ‘Video Mode’, press ‘Menu’. Then, press the ‘Up/Down’ buttons to select the ‘Video
Size’ option. Press the 'OK' to enter sub-menu.
2. Press the ‘Up/Down’ buttons to select: 2.7K, FHD, HD, VGA or Cancel.
3. Press the 'OK' to save and return to the Video Mode.
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The LED light can be used in Camera Mode or video mode, operating the same way
as the zoom function.
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3c. Beauty Face Settings
This function adjusts skin tones and may make a person’s skin appear more natural, adjusting
skin lightness and complexion.
1. From ‘Video Mode’, press ‘Menu’. Then, press the ‘Up/Down’ buttons to select the ‘Beauty Face’
option. Press 'OK' to enter the sub-menu.
2. Press the ‘Up/Down’ buttons to select: On, Off or Cancel.
3. Press 'OK' to save and return to Video Mode.
3d. Exposure Settings (Adjusting EV Value)
You can adjust exposure depending on conditions (by deliberately under- or overexposing).
From ‘Video Mode’, press ‘Menu’. Then, press the Up/Down buttons to select ‘Exposure’ option.
1. Press 'OK' for the sub-menu.
2. Press the ‘Up/Down’ buttons to select the EV value from +3 to -3 or Cancel.
A setting of ‘0’ is a normal exposure.
3. Press 'OK' to save and return to Video Mode.
3e. White Balance Settings
Adjust color of your video according to different source conditions.
Use ‘Auto’ for general purpose use.
1. From ‘Video Mode’, press ‘Menu’. Then, press the ‘Up/Down’ buttons and select ‘White Balance’.
Press 'OK' to enter the sub-menu.
2. Press the ‘Up/Down’ buttons to select Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Tungsten or Cancel.
Press the 'OK' to save and return to Video Mode.
3f. Sharpness Settings (Adjusting Image Sharpness)
1. From ‘Video Mode’, press ‘Menu’. Then, press the ‘Up/Down’ buttons to select the ‘Sharpness’.
Press 'OK' to enter sub-menu.
2. Press ‘Up/Down’ buttons to select Sharp, Normal, Soft or Cancel.
3. Press ‘OK’ to save and return to the Video Mode.
3g. Effect Settings (Allows to select different image effects)
1. From ‘Video Mode’, press ‘Menu’. Then, press the ‘Up/Down’ buttons to select the ‘Effect’,
Press 'OK' to enter sub-menu.
2. Press ‘Up/Down’ buttons to select Normal, B&W, Sepia, Red, Green, Blue, Sunset, Warm,
Cool, Over Exposure, IR, Binary, Vivid, Undertone, Dog Eye, Aibao, Gothic, Japan Style,
LOMO, Negative or Cancel.
3. Press 'OK' to save and return to Video Mode.
3h. Video Image Sensitivity Settings (ISO)
You can manually adjust video image sensitivity with this function; however, we recommend you
use ‘Auto’ mode – selecting ASA100 – Under Daylight; Selecting ASA 400 – Under LOW Light.
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1. From ‘Camera Mode’, press ‘Menu’. Then, press the ‘Up/Down’ buttons to select ‘ ISO’.
2. Press 'OK' to enter sub-menu.
3. Press ‘Up/Down’ buttons to select: Auto, 100, 200, 400 or Cancel from the menu. Press 'OK' to
save and return to the video mode.
Note: Refer to the Setup Menu on page 17 for Basic Setup Settings.
4. Shooting Photos and Settings
Turn on the camcorder and press the ‘Mode’ button to switch to Camera Mode
(a camera icon appears).
1. A preview is displayed on the screen.
2. Hold the camcorder still and press the shutter to take a photo.
3. The number of the photos remaining to be taken in each resolution ratio is shown in the top
right corner of the screen.
4. “No Card” will show on the screen if there is no SD card in the camera. “Storage Card Full”
will show on the screen when the SD card is full. You will need to replace the card to continue
taking photos.
5. The number of photos remaining that can be saved is determined by the space left on the SD
card and the chosen resolution ratio. The higher the photo quality, the more memory is used.
In Camera Mode, some parameters can be changed before shooting which will also affect the
number of photos you may save.
4a. Mode Settings
There are several preset multiple scene modes. Use ‘Auto’ for general use.
1. From Camera Mode, press the ‘Menu’ button. Then, press ‘Up/Down’ buttons to select
‘Mode Settings’. Press 'OK' to enter the sub-menu..
2. Press the ‘Up/Down’ to select the mode that you need. Options are: Auto, Night, Portrait,
Landscape, Backlight, Sport, Party, Beach, High Sensitivity or Cancel. Press 'OK' to
save and return to the Camera Mode.
4b. Resolution Settings
You may set photo resolution as follows:
1. From Camera Mode, press the ‘Menu’ button. Then, press ‘Up/Down’ buttons to select
‘Resolution Settings’. Press 'OK' to enter the sub-menu.
2. Press the ‘Up/Down’ buttons to choose the photo size that you need. Options are
48M (8000x6000), 30M (6400x4800), 24M (5600x4200), 20M (5200x3900),
16M (4608x3456), 12M (4000x3000), 10M (3648x2736), 8M (3264x2448)
7MHD (3648x2048), 5M (2592x19944), 3M (2048x1536) or Cancel.
3. Press 'OK' to save and return to Camera Mode.
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4c. Beauty Face Settings
This function helps enhance the lo'OK' of skin.
1. From Camera Mode, press the ‘Menu’ button. Then, press ‘Up/Down’ buttons to select
‘Beauty Face’. Press 'OK' to enter the sub-menu.
2. Press the ‘Up/Down’ buttons to turn On/Off or Cancel. Press 'OK' to save and return to the
Camera Mode.
4d. Shooting Settings
This function will allow the capture of either a single image or 3 continuous shots
by pressing the photo button, enabling you to capture great multiple shots.
1. From Camera Mode, press the ‘Menu’ button. Then, press ‘Up/Down’ buttons to select
‘Shooting Mode’. Press 'OK' to enter sub-menu.
2. Press the ‘Up/Down’ buttons to select a mode: Single, Continuous, or Cancel.
3. Press 'OK' to save and return to the Camera Mode.
4e. Self-Timer Settings
This delays the photo from being shot for 2s, 5s or 10s after you press the button (self-timer).
1. From Camera Mode, press the ‘Menu’ button. Then, press ‘Up/Down’ buttons to select
‘Self Timer’. Press 'OK' to enter sub-menu.
2. Press the ‘Up/Down’ buttons to select: Off, 2 Sec, 5 Sec, 10 Sec, Cancel.
3. Press 'OK' to save and return to the Camera Mode.
4f. Exposure Settings
Manually over- or under-expose a photo.
1. From Camera Mode, press the ‘Menu’ button. Then, press ‘Up/Down’ buttons to select
‘Exposure’. Press 'OK' to enter sub-menu.
2. Press the ‘Up/Down’ buttons to select EV values from +3 to -3 or Cancel.
3. Press 'OK' to save and return to the Camera Mode.
4g. White Balance Settings
This function adjusts the color of a photo according to different source conditions.
Use ‘Auto’ for general purpose.
1. From Camera Mode, press the ‘Menu’ button. Then, press ‘Up/Down’ buttons to select
‘White Balance’. Press 'OK' to enter sub-menu.
2. Press Up/Down buttons to select: Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Tungsten or Cancel.
Press 'OK' to save and return to Camera Mode.
4h. Photo Quality Settings
This function sets the quality of your photo. Higher quality will take up more space on your
memory card.
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1. From Camera Mode, press the ‘Menu’ button. Then, press ‘Up/Down’ buttons to select
‘Photo Quality’. Press 'OK' to enter sub-menu.
2. Press the ‘Up/Down’ buttons to select: Super Fine, Fine, Normal or Cancel. Press 'OK' to
save and return to Camera Mode.
4i. Sharpness Settings
Adjust the sharpness for clearer or softer edges.
1. From Camera Mode, press the ‘Menu’ button. Then, press ‘Up/Down’ buttons to select
‘Sharpness’. Press 'OK' to enter sub-menu.
2. Press the ‘Up/Down’ buttons to select: Sharp, Normal, Soft or Cancel. Press 'OK' to save
and return to the Camera Mode.
4j. Effects Settings
You can set a photo effect by the item listed in the Menu.
1. From Camera Mode, press the ‘Menu’ button. Then, press ‘Up/Down’ buttons to select
‘Effect’. Press 'OK' to enter sub-menu.
2. Press the ‘Up/Down’ buttons to select the effect desired: Normal, B&W, Sepia, Red,
Green, Blue, Sunset, Warm, Cool, Over-Exposure, IR, Binary, Vivid, Undertone, Dog Eye,
Aibao, Gothic, Japan Style, LOMO, Negative or Cancel. Press 'OK' to save and return
to Camera Mode.
4k. Photo Sensitivity Settings (ISO)
You can manually adjust photo sensitivity with this function.
However, we recommend using ‘Auto’ Mode, ASA 100 for Daylight or ASA 400 for low light.
1. From Camera Mode, press the ‘Menu’ button. Then, press ‘Up/Down’ buttons to select
‘ISO’. Press 'OK' to enter sub-menu.
2. Press the ‘Up/Down’ buttons and select: Auto, 100, 200, 400. Press 'OK' to save
and return to the Camera Mode.
4l. Anti-Shake Settings
Use the anti-shake function to reduce the fuzziness/blur caused by hand shaking.
1. From Camera Mode, press the ‘Menu’ button. Then, press ‘Up/Down’ buttons to select
‘Anti-Shake’. Press 'OK' to enter sub-menu.
2. Press the ‘Up/Down’ buttons to select: On, Off or Cancel. Press 'OK' to save
and return to the Camera Mode.
4m. Face Detect Settings
This function can detect the faces of people in the viewfinder.
1. From Camera Mode, press the ‘Menu’ button. Then, press ‘Up/Down’ buttons to select
‘Face Detect’. Press 'OK' to save and return to the Camera Mode.
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2. Press the ‘Up/Down’ buttons to select On, Off or Cancel. Press ‘OK’ to save and return
to Camera Mode.
4n. Smile Capture Settings
This function will shoot photos automatically when it detects a smile.
1. From Camera Mode, press the ‘Menu’ button, then press ‘Up/Down’ buttons to select
‘Smile Capture’. Press ‘OK’ to enter sub-menu.
2. Press the ‘Up/Down’ buttons to select On, Off, or Cancel. Press ‘OK’ to save and return
to Camera Mode.
4o. Date Stamp Settings
The date and time can be marked on the photo.
1 . From Camera Mode, press the ‘Menu’ button, then press ‘Up/Down’ buttons to select
‘Date Stamp’. Press ‘OK’ to enter sub-menu.
3 . Press Up/Down buttons to select: Off, Date, Date and Time or Cancel. Press ‘OK’ to save and
return to Camera Mode.
Note: Refer to the Setup Menu on page 17 for Basic Setup Settings.
5. Playback Mode
Turn on the camcorder and press the ‘Mode’ button to switch to ‘Playback’ Mode.
1. Look at the viewing screen to see your captured videos or photos.
2. A play arrow icon and the words “JPG” appears if it’s a photo.
3. A film icon and the words “AVI” appears if it’s a video.
4. You can write protect or delete files.
5a. Viewing Photos
1. Once you are in Playback Mode, press the ‘Up/Down’ keys to navigate through thumbnails.
Press ‘OK’ to view a single photo or video.
2. To use the Zoom Function on Still Photos: To zoom in, push ‘Tilt’; to zoom out, push ‘Wide’.
3. When you reach maximum zoom out, you will enter the ‘Multiple Thumbnails’ option,
where you can view multiple files.
4. To exit from thumbnails, press the shutter button or ‘OK’ to return to a single photo view.
5b. Deleting Photos
This function deletes one photo or all photos at once.
1. From ‘Playback Mode’, select a photo, then press ‘Menu’. Then, press the Up/Down buttons
and select ‘Delete’. Press ‘OK’ to enter the sub-menu.
2. Press Up/Down buttons to select ‘This Image’, ‘All’ or ‘Cancel’.
3. Press ‘OK’ to confirm this operation. Select ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ and press ‘OK’ to re-confirm.
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Note: Protected photo files cannot be deleted.

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5c. Protecting Photos
This function protects photos, so they are not accidentally deleted while on the SD card.
1. From ‘Playback Mode’, select a photo, then press ‘Menu’. Then, press the Up/Down buttons
and select ‘Protect’. Press ‘OK’ to enter the sub-menu.
2. Press Up/Down buttons and select ‘Lock This’, ‘Unlock This’, ‘Lock All’, ‘Unlock All’ or ‘Cancel’.
3. Press ‘OK’ to confirm this operation.
5d. Rotating Photos (Not Videos).
This function rotates a chosen photo.
1. From ‘Playback Mode’, select a photo, then press ‘Menu’. Then, press the Up/Down buttons
and select ‘Rotate’. Press ‘OK’ to enter the sub-menu.
2. Press Up/Down buttons to select 90°, 180°, 270° or Cancel.
3. Press ‘OK’ to confirm this operation.
5e. Cropping Photos (Not Videos)
This function crops a chosen photo.
1. From ‘Playback Mode’, select a photo, then press ‘Menu’. Then, press the Up/Down buttons
and select ‘Crop Image’. Press ‘OK’ to enter the sub-menu.
2. Press Up/Down buttons to select Crop or Cancel.
3. Press ‘OK’ to enter ‘Crop’ mode. Use the ‘Zoom’ in and out to select the area you want to crop.
Then, press ‘OK’. Move within the frame to show the newly-cropped image by using
‘Zoom’ to move left or right or ‘Arrow Key’ to move up or down. When the photo is the
way you want it, press the Shutter button.
4. Press the Shutter button again to save the newly-cropped image.
5f. Slideshow Presentation for Photos (Not Videos)
This function plays a slideshow by automatic playback.
1. From ‘Playback Mode’ while viewing a .JPEG. press ‘Menu’. Then, press the Up/Down buttons
and select the ‘Slide’ option. Press ‘OK’ to enter the sub-menu.
2. Press ‘Up/Down’ buttons to select: 3, 5, 10 Seconds, or Cancel.
3. Press ‘OK’ to confirm and display the slideshow. Press again to quit.
5g. Playing Videos
All recorded video files can be viewed, protected or deleted.
1. To play a selected video file, press the ‘Record’ button.
2. To pause, press the ‘OK’ button and press ‘OK’ again to continue video play.
3. Press ‘Record/Stop’ to stop and exit.

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5h. Deleting Video Files
This function deletes one video or all videos at once.
1. From ‘Playback Mode’, select a video, then press ‘Menu’. Then, press the Up/Down buttons
and select ‘Delete’. Press ‘OK’ to enter the sub-menu.
2. Press Up/Down buttons to select ‘This Video’, ‘All’ or ‘Cancel’.
3. Press ‘OK’ to confirm this operation. Select ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ and press ‘OK’ to re-confirm.
5i. Protecting Videos
This function protects videos, so they are not accidentally deleted while on the SD card.
1. From ‘Playback Mode’, select a video, then press ‘Menu’. Then, press the Up/Down buttons
and select ‘Protect’. Press ‘OK’ to enter the sub-menu.
2. Press Up/Down buttons and select ‘Lock This’, ‘Unlock This’, ‘Lock All’, ‘Unlock All’ or ‘Cancel’.
3. Press ‘OK’ to confirm this operation.
6. Basic Settings
You can set the time/date, language and other options from the ‘Setup Menu’.
6a. Language Settings
This unit supports English and a number of other languages.
1. From Camera Mode, press ‘Menu’. Then, press the Up/Down buttons and select ‘Setup’.
Press ‘OK’ to enter the sub-menu.
2. Press the Up/Down buttons to select the language: English, Deutsche, French, Spanish,
Italian, Turkish, Russian, Portuguese, Nederland, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese,
Japanese or Polish. Press ‘OK’ to save and return to the setup menu.
6b. Date and Time Settings
Users can set the date and time on the camcorder.
1. From Camera Mode, press ‘Menu’. Then, press the Up/Down buttons and select ‘Setup’.
Press ‘OK’ to enter the sub-menu.
2. The screen will display date and time options, with the year highlighted as the first parameter.
3. Set each parameter: “YY/MM/DD/hr/min/sec” and press the Record/Stop button to toggle
between each. Use the Up/Down arrows to change the values of each parameter.
4. Press ‘OK’ to save and return to the setup menu.
6c. Auto Power Off Settings
This option will automatically power off the unit, after the set amount of time, to save power.
1. From Video or Camera Mode, press ‘Menu’. Then, press the Up/Down buttons to select
‘Setup’. Press ‘OK’ to enter the sub-menu.
2. Press the Up/Down buttons to select ‘Power Save’, then select: Off, 1 Min., 3 Min.,
5 Min. or Cancel. Press ‘OK’ to save and return to the setup menu.
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6d. Beep Settings
This function will turn on and off beeping sounds made by pushing various keys.
1. From Video or Camera Mode, press ‘Menu’. Then, press the Up/Down buttons to select
‘Setup’. Press ‘OK’ to enter the sub-menu.
2. Press the Up/Down buttons to select ‘Beep’.
3. Press ‘OK’ button to select: On, Off or Cancel.
4. Press ‘OK’ to save and return to the setup menu.
6e. Light Frequency Settings
This function avoids the image flickering when shooting (for the US market, use 60Hz).
1. From Video or Camera Mode, press ‘Menu’. Then, press the Up/Down buttons to select
‘Setup’ option. Press ‘OK’ to enter the sub-menu.
2. Press the Up/Down buttons to select ‘Light Frequency’.
3. Press ‘OK’ to select: 60Hz, 50Hz or Cancel.
4. Press ‘OK’ to save and return to the setup menu.
6f. Format Function (Deletes Stored Memory!)
This function will format the SD card.
Important! This will permanently delete any data already stored on the memory card!
1. From Video or Camera Mode, press ‘Menu’. Then, press the Up/Down buttons to select
‘Setup’. Press ‘OK’ to enter the sub-menu.
2. Press the Up/Down buttons to select ‘Format’.
3. Press ‘OK’ to select: ‘Yes/No’.
4. Select ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ and press ‘OK’ to re-confirm you want to format the SD Card.
6g. Default Setting
This function will reset the camcorder to factory settings. It will not delete the data already
saved on the SD card. The language will remain English as the default.
1. From Video or Camera Mode, press ‘Menu’. Then, press the Up/Down buttons to select
‘Setup’. Press ‘OK’ to enter the sub-menu.
2 . Press the Up/Down buttons to select ‘Default Setting’.
3 . Press Up/Down to choose: ‘Yes’ or ‘No’.
4. Select: ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ confirm again, Press ‘OK’ to select and return to Camera Mode.

ActionPro™ Digital Video Camera
Sensor COMS Sensor,Max. 30MP (software interpolation)
Sensitivity Auto,ISO100,ISO200,ISO400
Storage Media Supports C10 (or higher) SD Card,Max. 128GB
Lens Fixed Lens,F/2.6,f=7.0mm
Focus Range Normal: 1m~Infinity
Image Resolution File Format: JPEG
Video Resolution File Format: AVI Resolution: 2.7K (2688x1520),
FHD (1920x1080),HD (1280x720),VGA (640x480)
Zoom 18x Digital Zoom
Anti-Shake Supports (Electronics Solution)
Face Detect Supports
Video Sounds Supports
Screen 3.0” IPS Screen
LED Light Range <1.0m
White Balance Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Tungsten
Exposure Compensation -3.0EV~+3.0EV
Self Timer
PC Interface USB 2.0
External Microphone Supports. Available HDV17-MIC (sold separately)
Auto Power Off Off,1 min,3 mins,5 mins
Power NP-40 Lithium Battery
Dimension 4.99” (L) x 2.28” (W) x 2.32” (H)
Weight Approx. 0.66 lbs.
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7. Appendix
7a. Technical Specifications
48M (8000x6000), 30M (6400x4800), 24M (5600x4200),
20M (5200x3900), 16M (4608x3456), 12M (4000x3000),
10M (3648x2736), 8M (3264x2448), 7MHD (3648x2048),
5M (2592x19944), 3M (2048x1536)
Off, 2 Sec, 5 Sec, 10 Sec,

7b. Troubleshooting
Product Registration Instructions
Visit: www.HamiltonBuhl.com
1 . Click on Customer Care.
2 . Click on Product Registration Form.
3 . Please fill out all fields marked with * to register your product.
Warranty:
Warranty begins the date item ships from our warehouse.
All products have a one year warranty from original date of shipment,
unless otherwise noted.
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Issue Possible Causes Solutions
Unbootable Battery not installed properly.
Battery not charged.
Properly install battery according to the
manual. Charge the battery.
Suddenly shutdown Power-saving function setting.
Battery not charged.
Reset power save function.
Charge battery.
Can’t store a photo
or video
Power was interrupted before
storing
When battery indicator is red,
immediately use a new battery or
charge it.
Automatically closed
when shooting No battery power Charge or change battery.
Ambiguously focusing Out of focus range or open
micro switch
Shoot in focus range or choose normal
or micro mode.
Can’t use memory
card
Protected memory card or error
during format.
Possible damaged card.
Release memory card’s write protection.
Format memory card or use a new one.
Inaction of all keys Short circuit in connection of the
unit and the other device
Check the connecting circuit. Take out
the battery and try opening and
closing unit.