Mustek HDV 527W User manual

HDV527W
User's Manual

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1. Parts of the camcorder 4
2. Preparing for using 5
Installing the Battery 5
Charging the battery 6
Inserting the Memory Card 7
Setting the Language 8
Setting the date and time 9
3. Using this camcorder 10
Turning the Camcorder On and Off 10
Change the record mode 10
Recording a video clip 11
Taking still images 14
4. Using the menu in record mode 16
Setup menu 16
AAA Menu 18
5. Playback 20
Playing back movie clips 20
Playback still image 21
Playing back audio files 22
6. Making connections 23

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Connecting the Camcorder to a TV 23
Connecting the Camcorder to a HDTV 24
Connecting the Camcorder to a PC 25
7. Software Installation 27
Installing the Software 27
8. Troubleshooting 29
9. Technical Specifications 30

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Thank you for purchasing this product. Please read these operating
instructions carefully in order to use the digital video camera correctly.
Keep the instructions in a safe place after reading so that you can refer to
them later.
Precautions
Before using the camcorder, please ensure that you read and understand
the safety precautions described below.
• Do not try to open the case of the camcorder or attempt to modify this
camcorder in any way. Maintenance and repairs should be carried out
only by authorized service providers.
• Use only the recommended power accessories. Use of power sources not
expressly recommended for this equipment may lead to overheating,
distortion of the equipment, fire, electrical shock or other hazards.
• This camcorder can be used up to 3 meters underwater.

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1. Parts of the camcorder
1: LCD screen
2: Left/Mode button
3: Up/Playback button
4: Right/Self-timer button
5: OK/MENU button
6: Down/Delete button
7: Shutter button
8: Strap
9:Powerbutton
10:T/Zoominbutton
11: W/Zoom out button
12: LED button
13:AVoutjack
14:USBjack
15: Jacks cover
16:HDMIjack
17: Cover lock

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18: Lens
19: Speaker
20: Microphone
21 Camera Light
22 Tripod socket
23Batterycover
24Coverlock
2. Preparing for using
Installing the Battery
1. Push the lock on the battery cover (1) to the right to open the battery
cover.
2. Insert 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, close the battery cover.

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Charging the battery
When the battery level is low please charge the battery.
1: Turn the camcorder power off .
2: Connect the camcorder and PC via the attached USB cable. When the
battery is being charged the charger lamp will light blue.
3: When the charge is completed the charger lamp turns off. Disconnect
the camera and the PC.
Caution:
● It is normal that when it is charging the camera body is warm.

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Inserting the Memory Card
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 SD 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.
1. Turn off the camcorder.
2. Push the lock on the battery cover to the
right to open the battery cover.
3. Insert the memory card as illustrated.
4. After the memory card is properly inserted,
replace the battery cover.
• To release the memory card press the edge of the card gently in.

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Format the memory card
It is important to format the memory card when it is the first time you use
this camcorder. All data will be deleted including protected files. Be sure to
download important files to your computer before formatting.
1: Turn the power on, press the OK/MENU button to display the menu, and
then press the RIGHT button to select [Setup ]. Press the OK button
to display the setup menu list.
2: Press the UP or DOWN button to select [Format] then press the RIGHT
or OK button to launch the submenu.
3: Press the UP or DOWN button to select the item [YES] and then press
the OK button to erase all data.
4: Press the LEFT/MODE button three times to close the menu.
Setting the Language
When using the camcorder for the first time after purchasing it, be sure to
choose a language and set the date & time before using the camcorder.
1: Turn the power on, press the OK/MENU button to display the menu, and
then press the RIGHT button to select [Setup ].
2: Press the UP or DOWN button to select [Language] and then press the

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RIGHT or OK 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 LEFT/MODE button three times to close the menu.
Setting the date and time
1: Turn the power on, press the OK/MENU button to display the menu, and
then the RIGHT button to select [Setup ], press OK button to launch
the submenu.
2: Press the UP or DOWN button to select [Time Setup] then press the
RIGHT or OK button to display the year, month, date, hour, minute.
3: Press the UP or DOWN button to change the highlighted value. Press
the LEFT or RIGHT button to move the cursor between settings.
5: Press the OK button to confirm the setting.
6: Press the LEFT/MODE button three times to close the menu.
• The date and time can be added to still images by setting the
function [Date Stamp] in capture menu.

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3. Using the camcorder
Turning the Camcorder On and Off
1. Open the LCD screen to turn on the camcorder.
2. Close the LCD screen to turn the camcorder off.
Attention: You can also press Power button to turn the camcorder on/off.
To save battery power, the camcorder will automatically turns off 1/3/5
minutes after the last control accessed. You can change the power-off time
by setting the function [Auto Power off] in the Setup menu.
Change the record mode
There are three modes in this camcorder. Press the LEFT/MODE button to
change the mode, each time the LEFT/MODE button is press the mode is
changed.

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Press the UP/PLAYBACK button to navigate and preview movie clips
in the movie folder, photos in the photo folder and audio files in the
audio folder. Press the Shutter button to enter video record mode.
Recording a video clip
1: Turn on the camcorder and set the camcorder to video record mode
().
2: Zooming:
Press the T or W button to zoom in or zoom out the subject. The value of
Display Title Description
Capture mode For taking still photos.
Video mode For recording movie clips.
Audio mode For recording audio files.

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magnification level appears on the LCD monitor.
3: Press the SHUTTER button to start recording.
4: Press the SHUTTER again to end the recording. If the memory is full the
video camera will stop recording automatically.
• On the bottom of the LCD monitor displays the recorded time.
• When the light is insufficient press the LED button to turn on the
camera light. Press it again to turn the light off.
Setting the quality
1: Turn on the camcorder and set the camcorder to video record mode
().
2: Press the OK/ MENU button to display the setup menu. The [Video ]
menu is selected.
3: Press the OK button to enter the menu.
4: Press the UP or DOWN button to select [Quality].
5: Press the OK button to enter the submenu.
6: Press the UP or DOWN button to change the quality: [Super fine]/[Fine]/

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[Normal].
7: Press the OK button to confirm the setting.
8: Press the LEFT/MODE button twice to close the menu.
Setting the resolution
1: Turn on the camcorder and set the camcorder to video record mode
().
2: Press the OK/MENU button to display the setup menu. The [Video ]
menu is selected.
3: Press the OK button to enter the menu.
4: Press the UP or DOWN button to select [Resolution].
5: Press the OK button to enter the submenu.
6: Press the UP or DOWN button to change the resolution: [720P30]/
[WVGAP60].
7: Press the OK button to confirm the setting.
8: Press the LEFT/MODE button twice to close the menu.

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Taking still images
1. Set the camcorder to capture mode, the icon appears on the LCD
screen.
3. Zooming:
Press the T or W button to zoom in or zoom out the screen. The zoom
bar appears on the LCD monitor.
5. Hold the camcorder steady and then press the SHUTTER button
down to take a picture.
• When the light is insufficient press the LED button to turn on the
camera light. Press it again to turn the light off.
Setting the quality
1: Turn on the camcorder and set the camcorder to capture mode ( ).
2: Press the OK/MENU button to display the setup menu. The[Photo ]
menu is select.
3: Press the OK button to enter the menu.
4: Press the UP or DOWN button to select [Quality].

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5: Press the OK button to enter the submenu.
6: Press the UP or DOWN button to change the quality: [Super fine]/[Fine]/
[Normal].
7: Press the OK button to confirm the setting.
8: Press the LEFT/MODE button twice to close the menu.
Setting the size
1: Turn on the camcorder and set the camcorder to capture mode ( ).
2: Press the OK/MENU button to display the setup menu. The[Photo ]
menu is select.
3: Press the OK button to enter the menu.
4: Press the UP or DOWN button to select [Size].
5: Press the OK button to enter the submenu.
6: Press the UP or DOWN button to change the quality: [12M]/[8M]/ [5M].
7: Press the OK button to confirm the setting.
8: Press the LEFT/MODE button twice to close the menu.

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4. Using the menu in record mode
When a menu is displayed, the UP, DOWN, LEFT, RIGHT button are used
to make the desired setting.
Setup menu
You can set the system items in setup menu.
1: Turn on the camcorder and set it to capture, video or audio mode.
2: Press the OK/MENU button to display the menu.
3: Press the RIGHT button to select [setup ], and then press the OK
button to display the menu.
4: Press the UP or DOWN button to select an item.
5: Press the RIGHT or OK button to enter the submenu.
6: Press the UP or DOWN button to set the item.
7: Press the OK button to confirm the setting.
8: Press the LEFT/MODE button three times to close the menu.
Menu item Function

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TV Type You can preview images on a television with the
supplied AV cable. TV Out should be set to either NTSC
or PAL depending on your region.
[NTSC]: America, Japan and others; [PAL]: Europe,
Oceania and others.
Auto Power
off
To save power, the camcorder is turned off
automatically after a period of time. There are four
options: [Off] / [1Min] / [3Min]/[5 Min].
Volume Adjust the volume from 0 to 64.
Time setup Refer to page 9.
Language Select a language for the Display menu and other
information from the following languages: [English]/
[French]/ [German]/ [Italian]/[ Portuguese]/ [Spanish]/ /
[Dutch].
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USB
selection
You can use this camcorder as a PC camera or
removable disk. [USB Cam]:Use as a PC camera; [Mass
storage]: Use as a removable disk.

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Default
setting
To reset the entire menu and button operation settings
to initial default. [Yes]/[No].
Format To erase all data stored on the memory card if you are
using a memory card, or all data stored in the internal
memory if there is no card inserted. All data will be
deleted including protected files. Be sure to download
important files to your computer before formatting. [Yes]
/ [No].
FW Ver This function will show the software version.
AAA Menu
1: Turn on the camcorder and set it to capture or video mode.
2: Press the OK/MENU button to display the menu.
3: Press the RIGHT button twice to select [AAA ], and then press the
OK button to display the menu.
4: Press the UP or DOWN button to select an item.
5: Press the RIGHT or OK button to enter the submenu.

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6: Press the UP or DOWN button to set the item.
7: Press the OK button to confirm the setting.
8: Press the LEFT/MODE button four times to close the menu.
AAA (auto exposure, auto white balance, auto focus) menu list
Menu item Function
Flicker Light Frequency should be set to either 60Hz or 50Hz
depending on your region. [Auto]/ [50HZ] / [60HZ].
Contrast Adjust the contrast of the picture. There are three items for
option:[Hard]/[Soft]/[Standard].
Sharpness Adjust the sharpness of the picture. There are three items
for option: [Hard]/[Soft]/[Standard].
AE ISO Specifies required sensitivity setting of the ambient light
around the subject. The larger value of the sensitivity, the
higher sensitivity is obtained. The higher sensitivity setting
allows you to take pictures in darker locations.
[800]/[400]/[200]/[100]/[Auto].
White Adjust the white balance to suit different light sources.