Olin DVC-330R User manual

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Table of Contents
Operation guide……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 2
Maintenance and precautions for the camcorder……………………………………………………2
Maintenance and precautions for SD Memory card……………………………………………….. 3
System Requirements…………………………………………………………………………………………….. 4
Accessories……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 5
Know Your Camcorder……………………………………………………………………………………………. 6
Buttons and Function Indicators…………………………………………………………………………….. 7
Getting Started………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 8
Basic Functions…..…………….……………………………………………………………………….…………… 10
Advanced Fuctions…………………………………………………………………………………………………. 11
Video Recording available options………………………………………………………………………….. 15
Still Photo available options…………………………………………………………………………………….16
System Setting Available Options……………………………………………………………………………. 18
Connecting camcorder to Computer ……………………………………………………………………… 22
Connecting camcorder to TV………………………………………………………………………………….. 23
Specification…………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 23
Troubleshooting…….……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 25
Warranty................………………………………………………………………………………….…………….. 26

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Operating guide
Thank you for purchasing this Digital Camcorder. Please read this manual thoroughly
before operating the unit, and retain it for future reference.
Note: The operating guide is prepared with latest available information. The specification
of unit in the package of is subject to change without prior notice.
−Avoid all contact with water, and dry hands before using.
Maintenance and precautions for the camcorder
−Do not expose the camcorder to extreme high or low temperature or leave it in
direct sunlight.
−Avoid using the camcorder when this is a storm or lighting.
−Do not use organic solvent to clean lens. Clean only with soft dry cloth.
−Use only the accessories supplies by the manufacturer.
−Do not use batteries of different specifications.
−Remove batteries during long periods between usages.
−Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.

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Maintenance and precautions for SD Memory
card
SD Memory Card
•Please note that the SD card has tiny LOCK slider on the side for write
protection of the SD memory card that helps avoid inadvertent deletion of
image files. Set this slider to “un-LOCK” position for storing still images or
recording videos.
•SD Memory card is delicate electronic device; do not open, bend or overheat
the card.
•Keep the card away from strong magnetic field and dirty / harsh environment.
Note: If your SD card has been used previously with other devices / cameras or is
brand new – the card may require to be formatted – please ensure you save all valuable
records before formatting.
Contact pins / connectors
Write protection LOCK
switch

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System Requirements
You may use the computer to download images and videos from your camcorder.
Make sure that your computer complies with (below) minimum requirements:
System Requirements
Operating System
Microsoft Windows XP
CPU
Intel Pentium4 1GHZ
Memory 512MB
CD-ROM/DVD Drive 24x CD-ROM DRIVE or above
Hard Drive space 1GB free HDD space
USB port Standard USB1.1 or USB2.0 port

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Accessories
The following accessories are packed together with the camcorder:
USB Cable Installation CD
User Manual TV Cable

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Know Your Camcorder
1.Zoom in Botton
2.Playback Botton
3.Zoom out Botton
4.AV interface
5.Mini-USB interface
6.Lanyard roller
7.Working indicator light
8.Power Button
9.Left/Timer Button
10.Up/Disp Button
11.OK Button
12.Right/Light Button
13.Down Button
14.Speaker
15.Delete Button
16.MODE Button
17.MENU Button
18.Shutter Button
19.Microphone
20.Fill light
21.Timer light
22.Battery cover
23.Lens
24.Tripod socket
25. SD card slot

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Buttons and Function Indicators
Buttons/Indicator
Function
Power Button Press to turn camcorder ON and OFF
SHUTTER Button
Press to start / stop video recording or taking Still Photo
Zoom IN
Zoom OUT
Press to zoom in scene
Press to zoom out the scene
MENU Button
Press to enter or exit the MENU selection
MODE Button Press to select desired mode: Video Recording or Taking
Still Photos
PLAYBACK Button Press to enter / exit the PLAYBACK Mode
UP /DISP Button - Press to scroll UP available options in the Menu
- Display OSD Information, or Turn Off/On the screen
DOWN Button -Press to scroll DOWN available options in the Menu
LEFT/Timer
Button
- Photo Mode: set to take a photo in 2s or10s
- Playback Mode: select previous file
RIGHT/Light
Button
- Playback Mode: select next file
- Video/Photo Mode: Turn on/off LED light
OK Button
- Press to enter submenu or select the option in Menu

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- Playback mode: Press to start /stop video playing
Delete Button -Video/photo Mode: Press to delete the last record
-Playback Mode: Press to delete the selected file
Fill light
To extend the brightness of the objects
Timer Indicator Indicator blinks when self-timer starts counting down
GETTING STARTED
Note:
You require 3* AAA alkaline batteries and SD/SDHC Memory Card to operate the
camcorder. These accessories are supplied separately. The supported capacity of SD/SDHC
memory card by this camcorder is up to 32GB.
Loading Batteries
- Open the Battery cover and insert three new AAA alkaline batteries into the battery
compartment.
- Sure inserting the batteries according to the correct polarity marks (+ or -)
- Close the battery cover.

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Installing SD Memory Card
- Position and insert SD Memory card into the SD card slot.
- Note the orientation of the card and insert as indicated. Press it down until the card is
firmly locked. Do not force card during insertion as the card or card slot could become
damaged.
To remove or replace the card, press the card down. The card will pop up and you may
remove the card from the camcorder.
Notes：
The card has a tiny “LOCK” slider located on the side. Set this slider to “non-LOCK”
position before inserting and taking video or still images.
Turn OFF the camcorder before inserting / removing or changing the memory card;
Insert the memory card according to the position mark. Do not force. If the card
cannot be inserted easily please check card alignment and position then repeat
installation.

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Turning Camcorder ON or OFF
- Open the LCD Screen
- Press the Power button to turn the camcorder ON.
- LCD screen becomes active and the camcorder is ON, ready to operate.
- Press the Power button again turn the camcorder OFF.
Note:The camcorder will turn OFF automatically when turned ON and left idle for 1 min
(by default, see ‘Power Save’ for more options) to save battery power.
Select the MODE
-Press the MODE button to select desired Mode: Video Recording or Still Photo taking.
- Press the PLAYBACK button to enter the playback mode. Press again to return.
Note: Video Recording is the default mode. When you turn the power on, to avoid any
data loss, please do not change the operation mode until ‘Read Card’ finished.
BASIC FUNCTIONS
Video Recording mode
- Press the Shutter Button to start recording the video clip; press the Shutter Button again
to stop recording.

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Taking Still Photo (Still Photo Mode)
- Compose the scene visible on the LCD screen, keep camcorder steady and press the
Shutter Button to take a Still Photo.
Playback mode
- Press the Playback button to enter Playback mode.
- LCD screen will show the last taken photo or recorded video.
- You can use LEFT / RIGHT buttons to scroll through your records; press OK button to Play
the video. Press again to Stop playing, press the MENU button to display available playback
menu options.
- Press the Playback Button to return to record.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONS
MENU setup
- In the Video Recording or the Still photo mode, press the MENU button to enter available
setting .Use the LEFT/RIGHT Buttons to select VIDEO/PHPOTO setup or SYSTEM setup。
- Press UP/DOWN Button to select option; then press OK Button to enter available setting
sub-menu.
- Scroll and select desired option and press OK Button to confirm setting.

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See figures (next page) showing samples of the MENU screens in Video and Photo Modes.
▲Video M enu ▲Photo M enu
Setting Date and Time
You can set Date and Time after loading batteries, you can use this setting .Press OK to
enter the setting page,see below.
Press the MENU Botton and press the RIGHT Button entering SYSTEM Setting.
Use LEFT / RIGHT Buttons to select Date & Time Setting. Press UP/DOWN Button to adjust,

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Then press OK to confirm, press the MENU Button to cancel and exit setting.
Note: You may need to set date & time again after changing batteries.
LCD screen information
Below are images of the LCD screen with related icons, information visible when the
camcorder is set to Video Recording or the Still Photo mode
-Video Recording Mode -Still Photo mode

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Please see the function and explanation of the corresponding icons
1 Photo Mode The camcorder is set at the Still Photo Mode
2 Driver Mode Indicates the self-timer counting down, default OFF
3 Exposure Indicates the selected exposure value; default 0.0
4 Image Size Indicates the Still Photo resolution; default 1M
5 Number of available Indicates the number of remaining Still Photos
6 SD Card SD card is inserted
SD cards is LOCKED
7 Zoom range Indicates the zoom range ,default 0
8 Battery status Indicates batteries status
9 Video Mode The camcorder is set at the video record Mode
10 Zoom range Indicates the zoom range ,default 0
11 Video Resolution Indicates the Video Resolution; default 640
12 Recording time Indicates the video time recorded

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Video Recording available options
Select the Video Recording mode and press the MENU Button to select available
adjustment options. Press UP / DOWN Buttons to scroll options, press OK to enter sub-
menu and press RIGHT to display available settings.
Main Menu Sub-menu Explanation
Movie Size 1280x720 High Resolution Video format,15fps
640x480 VGA Resolution Video format,15fps,
Metering Center
Multi
Spot
White Balance
Auto Uses automatic White Balance acceptable
for typical uses
Daylight Suitable for sunshine sky
Cloudy Suitable for overcast sky
Fluorescent Suitable for fluorescent indoor light

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Tungsten Suitable for tungsten source light
Still Photo available options
Main Menu Sub-menu Explanation
Resolution
2592x1944 5Mpix
2048x1536 3Mpix
1280x1024
640x480
1Mpix
VGA
Quality Super Fine Super Fine Image quality
Fine Good Image quality
Normal Normal Image quality
Metering Center
Multi
Spot

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White Balance Auto Uses automatic white balance, which is suitable for
most cases
Daylight Suitable for sunshine sky
Cloudy Suitable for overcast sky
Fluorescent Suitable for fluorescent source light
Tungsten Suitable for tungsten source light
Exposure EV Adjusts scene brightness, use LEFFT / RIGHT Buttons
Driver Mode Off
Self-timer 2s
Self-timer 10s
Burst

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System setting available options
Under Video/Photo mode press the MENU Button to enter setup. Press LEFT /RIGHT
Buttons to scroll options, press OK to enter sub-menu and press UP/DOWN to adjust
options
Main Menu Sub-menu Explanation
Sounds Shutter ON / OFF
Beep On / Off tone
Volume 0 / 1 / 2 / 3 (3 is the loudest)
Power Frequency 50Hz Setting for 50HZ power / light frequency
60Hz Setting for 60HZ power / light frequency
Power Save 1min Auto Power-OFF after 1 min
3min Auto Power-OFF after 3 min
5min Auto Power-OFF after 5 min
Date & Time / Sets date, time, and date format
Language En Displays Menu in English
TV out NTSC Sets TV system as NTSC

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PAL Sets TV system as PAL
USB MSDC
PCCAM
Recognized as mass storage when connecting to PC
Recognized as PC camera when connecting to PC
Start-up Image off
System
My Image
No start up image
Use the system default image
Use the your own image
Format Yes/No Formats memory card
Reset All Yes /No Resets to the factory setting
Playback Mode
Press the Playback button to enter the Playback Mode, Press again to exit.
The LCD screen will display the last still photo or video recorded.
Use LEFT / RIGHT Buttons and scroll through your records;
Press OK Button to start/stop playing Video.

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PLAYBACK Mode, Video MENU options（Lock, Delete only）
Press MENU Button to display available options, see screen below:
Playback, Photo Menu options (Lock, Delete, Slide show, Start-up Image)
Main Menu Sub-menu Explanation
Lock
Lock/Unlock Locks/ Unlock one file
Lock All Locks All files
Unlock All Unlock All files
Delete Delete One Deletes current file