Memorex MCC215 User manual

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MCC215
User Guide
Please read these instructions
completely, before operating
this product.
Video Camera
Digital
Let’s Make Memories

Contents................................................1
Safety Precautions ................................2
Location of Controls...........................4
Using the Strap ...................................6
Getting Started ....................................7
• Installing the Batteries ......................7
• Turning the Power On and Off..........8
• Inserting an SD/MMC Memory Card 9
Operation ...........................................10
• Taking a Single Picture ...................10
• Changing the Picture Mode ............11
• Changing the Picture Resolution ....12
• Changing the White Balance (P) ....13
• Changing the EV Compensation (P)14
• Viewing the Pictures .......................15
• Recording a Video ..........................16
• Changing the Video Resolution ......17
• Changing the White Balance (V) ....18
• Changing the EV Compensation (V) .19
• Viewing the Videos .........................20
• Setting the Date and Time ..............21
• Setting the Date/Time Stamp..........22
• Formatting the SD/MMC Card ........23
• Setting the Light Frequency............24
• Setting the PC Camera/
Mass Storage..................................25
• Viewing the Version ........................26
• Setting the Icon...............................27
• Turning the Audio Recording
On and Off ......................................28
• Changing the TV System................29
• Default Setting ................................30
Connecting the Unit to a TV.............31
Computer Connection ......................32
Software Installation .........................33
• Supported Operating Systems........33
• Installing the PC Camera Driver .....33
• Installing PhotoImpression and
VideoImpression .............................34
Downloading and Transferring
Files ....................................................35
Using PhotoImpression....................36
Using VideoImpression ....................37
Using the Unit as a PC Cam ............38
Safely Removing the Hardware .......40
Troubleshooting Guide.....................41
Formatting the Unit...........................43
Resetting the Unit .............................44
Specifications....................................45
CO TE TS
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SAFETY PRECAUTIO S
FCC WAR I G:
This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications
to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are
expressly approved in the instruction manual. The user could lose the authority to
operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made.
I FORMATIO
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.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

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Be sure to observe the following precautions when using the unit:
•This unit works best when used in bright lighting, such as sunlight or
a brightly-lit room. Results in dimly-lit areas will vary.
• Never attempt your own repairs. Always leave service to authorized repair
facilities.
• Keep the unit away from water and other liquids, and never let it get wet.
Never use when it is raining or snowing.
• Should foreign matter or water get into the unit, immediately turn the power
off and contact your local authorized service center.
• Physical damage and malfunction of the unit can cause the image data
stored in its memory to be deleted. Be sure to always keep backup copies
of data by transferring to a personal computer.
• In an environment with electrostatic discharge, the user may have to reset
the unit.
•Use Alkaline batteries for best results.
• Do not leave the unit in places subject to extremely high temperatures, such
as a sealed vehicle or in direct sunlight.
• Do not place the unit in unstable locations, such as a sloping surface or
unstable table where the camera may fall.
• Do not touch or press on the display or lens.
SAFETY PRECAUTIO S

LOCATIO OF CO TROLS
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1. Up πButton
2. OK Button
3. Display
4. Down †Button
5. MENU Button
6. Power Button
7. Mode Control
8. SHUTTER Button
9. USB/TV OUT Jacks (Under
Compartment)
AV CABLE PART O.
E532R4POLAR0001*
USB CABLE PART O.
E531RAMTOMI 008*
*Consumer Replaceable Part
(See page 46 to order.)
REAR/I TERIOR

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LOCATIO OF CO TROLS (CO TI UED)
1. Battery Compartment
(BATTERY COVER PART O.
P337RBDV096C011*)
2. Speaker
3. Lens
4. SD/MMC Card Slot (Bottom of
Unit)
5. Microphone
6. Strap Holders
(HA DSTRAP PART O.
K910RDV096C0001*)
CD PART O. K539RCD096C0001*
*Consumer Replaceable Part
(See page 46 to order.)
FRO T/SIDE

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USI G THE STRAP
Fold over the Strap Flap and connect as
shown. Adjust as desired to fit your hand.
Insert the Velcro straps into each of the
Strap Holders.
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3
Press the velcro ends onto the straps to
adjust the length of the straps as desired.
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GETTI G STARTED
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Slide the cover back on.
OTE: When the batteries are low, the
battery low indicator will blink in the display.
BATTERY PRECAUTIO S
Follow these precautions when using batteries in this device:
1. Use only the size and type of batteries specified.
2. Be sure to follow the correct polarity when installing the batteries as indicated inside the
battery compartment. Reversed batteries may cause damage to the device.
3. Do not mix different types of batteries together (e.g. Alkaline and Carbon-zinc) or old
batteries with fresh ones.
4. If the device is not to be used for a long period of time, remove the batteries to prevent
damage or injury from possible battery leakage.
5. Do not try to recharge batteries not intended to be recharged; they can overheat and rupture.
(Follow battery manufacturer’s directions.)
Remove the battery compartment cover by
sliding it off. Insert three (3) AAA batteries
into the battery compartment, observing the
polarity marks (+/–) as shown.
I STALLI G THE BATTERIES
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GETTI G STARTED (CO TI UED)
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Press the Power button to turn the unit
on. “Memorex” will appear briefly in the
display.
TUR I G THE POWER O A D OFF
Press and hold the Power button until
“ oodbye” appears in the display
(approximately one second).
OTE: To save the battery power, the unit will automatically turn off after 60
seconds of inactivity, but the pictures will remain in memory.

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GETTI G STARTED (CO TI UED)
HI TS O USI G A SD/MMC CARD:
1. When an SD/MMC card is inserted, the Card indicator will appear in the
display and new pictures taken will be stored on the SD/MMC card
automatically.
2. Push the SD/MMC card all the way in to make sure the SD/MMC card is fully
inserted.
3. The memory card must be inserted otherwise no video or picture can be
taken.
TO REMOVE:
• To remove the card from the camera, push down on the card to initiate the
self-eject mechanism.
MEMORY FULL:
When the SD/MMC card memory is full, “FULL” will blink in the display when you
attempt to take a video/picture. Back-up the data onto your computer and delete
files in this case.
Front
of card
1An SD/MMC card must be inserted in
order to take pictures/videos with this
camera. Insert the SD/MMC card with
the label side facing the display side of
the camera as shown.
I SERTI G A SD/MMC MEMORY CARD (UP TO 2 GB)