Jazz HDV146 User manual

High Definition
Video Recorder with Camera
HDV146
User Manual

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FCC statement
This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following
two 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.
Caution: 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.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help.
Pertinent testing documentation is available for verification.

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CONTENTS
1. Parts of the video recorder..................................................................5
2. Preparing for using ..............................................................................6
Installing the Battery............................................................................6
Inserting the Memory Card..................................................................7
Format the memory card .....................................................................8
Setting the Language...........................................................................9
Setting the date and time...................................................................10
Screen display.................................................................................... 11
3. Using your video recorder.................................................................14
Turning the recorder ON and OFF ....................................................14
Change the MODE of the recorder....................................................14
Recording video clip ..........................................................................15
Taking still images .............................................................................16
Using the Self-timer and Burst snapshot.........................................17
Using the Zoom Function ..................................................................18

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4. Using the Menu in recording mode...................................................18
Menu in Video mode ..........................................................................18
Menu in capture mode .......................................................................19
Setup menu / Internal setting ............................................................21
5. Playback..............................................................................................24
Playing back still images...................................................................24
Playing back movie clips...................................................................24
Other functions in Playback mode ...................................................25
6. Making connections...........................................................................30
Connecting the Video Recorder to a TV...........................................30
Connecting the Video Recorder to a PC using USB cable .............31
7. Software Installation ..........................................................................33
Installing the Software .......................................................................33
How to use the PC Camera function.................................................34
8. Troubleshooting .................................................................................36
9. Technical Specifications....................................................................37

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Thank you for purchasing this video recorder with camera. Please read
these operating instructions carefully in order to know your camera and
verify the performance. Keep this Manual booklet handy for later when you
may need to review the instructions if necessary.
Precautions
Before using the video camera, please ensure that you carefully read and
understand the safety precautions described below.
• Do not try to open the case of the video camera or attempt to modify this
video camera in any way. If required, maintenance and repairs should be
carried out only by authorized service providers.
• Keep the video camera away from water and other liquids. Do not use the
video recorder if your hands are wet; keep your camera dry and clean.
• Use only recommended AAA alkaline batteries.

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1. Parts of the video recorder
1. Lens
2. Microphone
3. LED Light
4. Self-Timer LED
5. Speaker
6. Power button
7. T/Zoom in button
8. W/Zoom out button
9. Left button/Self-timer
10. Shutter button
11. Up button/Display
12. USB jack
13. AV out jack
14. Right button/LED ON/OFF
15. Down button

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16. MENU button
17. OK button
18. Mode button
19. LCD screen
20. Tripod socket
21. SD card slot
22. Battery cover
2. Preparing for using
Installing the Battery
1: Open latch and remove the battery door.
2: Insert three fresh AAA-size batteries with the positive (+) and negative
(-) terminals matching the indicators inside the battery compartment.
3: Slide in and latch the battery door closed. Open LCD cover , press the

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POWER button for 2 to 3 seconds to turn ON video recorder.
Inserting the Memory Card
Camera requires SD Memory Card inserted to record & store video clips or images.
1. Turn OFF recorder (if recorder is activated) by pressing Power button before
inserting or removing SD card.
2. Locate the card slot on camera base. Grip with fingernail to lift and swing open the
SD card slot rubber cover and insert the SD card as illustrated. Orient the card
according to identification mark and insert.
3. Press the card down until the card is fully inserted and latched.
The SD memory card has a LOCK protect switch which protects stored data from
being accidentally deleted - set the protect switch to the not - LOCKed position for
taking and store any new records.

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4. To remove; press SD card down, then it
will pop up and can be easily removed.
• Do not insert any other object except
the SD/SDHC memory card into the
camera SD card slot.
• Keep the camera turned OFF while inserting or removing the SD card.
• In case a defective SD card is inserted into the camera, the camera reads the
card and then ‘Card Error’ message is displayed on LCD for a few seconds.
Then the camera shuts down automatically. Replace SD card.
Format the memory card
Please format the SD card if it is new or if it was used with another device.
Download important files to your computer before formatting as the
formatting will erase all data from the SD Card.
1: Turn the power ON (when SD card is inserted), press the MENU button
to display the menu, and then press the RIGHT button to select
[Setup] menu.

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2: Press the UP or DOWN button to locate [Format.] then press the OK
or RIGHT button to launch the submenu.
3: Press the UP or DOWN button to select the item [YES] and then press
the OK button to execute formatting the card.
Setting the Language
You have an option to select from choice of seven the Language used for
displayed commands and information; follow below steps if required:
1: Turn the power ON, press the MENU button to display the menu, and
press the RIGHT button to select [Setup] menu.
2: Press the UP or DOWN button to locate [Language] then press the
OK or RIGHT button to launch the submenu.
3: Press the UP or DOWN button to select the desired language and then
press the OK button to confirm the setting.
4: Press the MENU button to close the menu.

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Setting the date and time
1: Turn the power ON, press the MENU button to display the menu, and
press the RIGHT button to select [Setup] menu.
2: Press the UP or DOWN button to locate [Date & Time…] then press
the OK or RIGHT button to launch the submenu.
3: Press the UP or DOWN button to
change the highlighted value. Press
the LEFT or RIGHT button to move
the cursor between settings.
4: Press the OK button to confirm
the setting.
5: Press the MENU button to close the menu.

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Screen display
Video mode

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Capture mode

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Playback mode
Up Button/Display (part 11) – Press this display button once in video
mode or Capture mode to display live image (no icons will be visible), press
button again to blank the screen and then press again to restore original
bright screen with icons.

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3. Using your video recorder
Turning the recorder ON and OFF
1. Press the POWER button for 2 to 3 seconds to turn ON video
recorder.
2. Press the POWER button again to turn OFF the recorder.
To save battery power, the recorder automatically turns off after a short
period of time if no button has been activated. Press the POWER button to
power the camera back ON. You can change the power-OFF time by
setting the function [Power Save] in the Setup menu.
Change the MODE of the recorder
Your video camera has three selectable modes: Video, Capture and
Playback mode.
1. Press the POWER button and the camera will become active and set
in Video Recording Mode (default mode).
2. Press the MODE button once to select the Capture mode for taking

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still pictures.
3. Press it again to select the Playback Mode.
The icons – displayed on the LCD screen – will identify selected Mode.
Recording video clip
1: Turn on the video recorder and set it to Video recording mode. Use the
LCD screen to frame the recorded scene.
2: Press the SHUTTER button to start recording. Press the UP button to
Pause and press it again to continue. Press right button to turn ON
LED light to brighten subject if needed. Press again to turn OFF
3: Press the SHUTTER button again to stop recording. If the memory is
full the video camera will stop recording automatically.
Display Title Description
Video mode Recording video clips.
Capture mode Taking still photos.
Playback mode Preview photos and video clips.

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• The LCD monitor will display the elapsed time of recorded video.
Taking still images
1: Turn ON the video recorder.
2: Set the video recorder to capture mode, the icon appears on the
LCD screen.
3: Use the LCD screen to frame your subject.
4: Hold the video recorder steady and press the SHUTTER button to take
a picture. Press right button to turn ON LED light to brighten subject if
needed. Press again to turn OFF
• The number displayed on the LCD screen will decrease with each
picture taken.
•When the “Memory Full” message appears on the LCD screen no
more pictures can be taken– replace the SD card or download
stored images into the computer.
• Make sure that your fingers do not cover the lens while recording
video or taking still images.
• Do not remove the memory card or batteries when camera is
saving the image, otherwise the data will be damaged.

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Using the Self-timer and Burst snapshot
When the Self-timer is set and activated, the camera will auto-take a
picture after the selected delay time. Use the burst snapshot to take
pictures continuously.
1: Turn the power ON, and set the video camera to the Capture mode.
2: Press the LEFT button to select sequentially Self-Timer options; see
icons and information displayed on left upper corner on LCD screen.
2 seconds: The recorder will take picture with 2 seconds delay
10 Seconds: The recorder will take picture with 10 seconds delay
Continuous: Press the SHUTTER button once to take three
consecutive pictures.
3: Press the SHUTTER button to take picture.
• You can also set the self-timer and continuous (burst) snapshot from
the Capture Menu. See the details on page 21.

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Using the Zoom Function
This camera has a Digital Zoom function that allows you to zoom in (Tele)
or zoom out (Wide) subjects or recorded scene.
1: Turn the camera ON and set it to Video Recording or Capture mode.
2: Press the Tor W buttons to compose the scene as required.
T: zoom in for a telephoto shot.
W : zoom out for a wide-angle shot.
4. Using the Menu in recording mode
Menu in Video mode
Turn ON the video recorder and set
it to Video Recording mode.
1: Press the MENU button to
display the menu.
2: Use the UP or DOWN button

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to choice desired menu item.
3: Press the OK or RIGHT button to enter the sub-menu.
4: Use the UP or DOWN button to select the desired setting.
5: Press the OK button to confirm the setting.
6: Press the MENU button to close the menu.
Menu item Function
Movie
Size
Select smaller movie size (lower resolution) to record
for longer time. There are three settings to choose:
1280x720/640x480/320X240.
Frame Rate Select low frame rate to record longer time. There are
two settings to choose: High/ Low.
Metering See the details on page 20.
White Balance See the details on page 21.
Menu in capture mode
1: Turn ON the video recorder and set
it to Capture mode.