Sylvania DV-2100 User manual

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Contents
Function Description…………………………………………………………………………………………3
Notice for Use……………………………………………………………………………………………........3
System Requirements……………………………………………………………………………………….5
Start to use……………………………………………………………………………………………………..6
ArcSoft PhotoImpression, VideoImpression and MediaImpression……………………………….13
Product Specifications……………………………………………………………………………………..28
Supplied Accessories………………………………………………………………………………………29

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Function Description:
Welcome! Thank you for purchasing the Sylvania DV-2100.
With this digital video camera, you can take 640 x 480 resolution (VGA format) videos and
300,000 pixels of still photos. With the playback function you can play back the taken video or
photos with this digital video camera. In addition, you can download the videos and photos
from the DV-2100 to your PC. The illustrations in this user manual are to visually detail the
operation of the DV-2100.
Noticeforuse:
General:
1. Never open the housing of the digital video camera as some parts may cause electric shock.
2. Moisture, pressure, collision and heat may damage this digital video camera.
Memory and storage:
1. SD can be used, with a maximum capacity of 4GB.
2. When buying an SD card, take the digital video camera with you to ensure compatibility.
3. SD cards have a write-protect switch, which can be used to prevent accidental deletion of
data. When this switch is pushed to the bottom and locked, the data in the card will be
protected. However, when the card is in write-protect state, it cannot be used for shooting or
deletion, etc.
4. These memory cards should not be used for permanent storage of data. Files should be
transferred and stored in your computer or an external storage device.
5. When storing documents onto the memory or the memory card, make sure that the size of
the documents does not exceed the capacity of the memory.

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Maintenance and care:
1. To clean the lens, blow away the dust on its surface, then use proper cloth or tissue for
optical devices to clean the lens. If necessary, use lens cleanser.
2. Never touch the lens with fingers.
3. When left idle for long periods of time, take out the battery and keep in a dry and dark place.
Other notes:
1. When switching image output between LCD display and video devices, be sure to exit from
the play or record state.
2. Never keep the digital video camera in an extremely hot or damp environment.
3. TV programs, movies, music, images and other resources may be protected by copyright;
therefore, without prior permission, the shooting/use of these resources may violate copyright
laws and regulations related. Please note that the resources under the protection of copyright
can be used within the permission of related laws and regulations.

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Systemrequirements:
Below are the minimum requirements that your computer needs to operate files for the
software included:
Operation System Microsoft Windows Me, 2000,XP, Vista*
CPU Above Intel PIII667 or CPU of equal performance
Memory Above 128 MB
Sound card and display card DirectX8 or above
CD-ROM 4× speed or above
Hard Disk 300 MB or more useable space
Other One standard USB 1.1 or USB 2.0 port
* The DV-2100 is compatible with all Mac OS.

Power Ke
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USB Connecto
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TV Out Port
Resolution
Switch
SD
Card Slot Speake
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Strap Holde
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Microphone
LED Li
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Len
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Battery Cover
USB Switch
Tripod
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LCD
Shutter/Record
Key
Delete Key
Up(+) Key
Mode key
Left Key Right Key
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Down(-) key

2. Basic operation
2.1Battery Installation
Slide down the Battery Cover and insert two new AA alkaline batteries. Align with correct
polarity of battery terminals. Close Battery Cover.
2.2Use SD card
Insert the SD memory card into the SD card slot. Push it down until the card stays latched.
Do not force – check card’s position according to the position mark on
the camera.
Push and release inserted card if you wish to remove or replace the
card.
Turn your camcorder OFF before inserting / removing the SD Card.
- Note that the SD Card has a tiny LOCK switch on the side. Set the
switch to un-LOCK position to be able to record videos and take still pictures.
2.3 Power on/off
In power-off state, press and hold the power key ( ) to power ON the camera.
In power-on state, press the power key ( ) to power OFF the camera.
In power-on state, if you leave the camera idle for 1 minute it will power off automatically.
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In power-on state, when battery level is very low, the red icon on the bottom left of the
screen will flash and the camera will turn off after one second. You must replace the
batteries.
2.4 Change mode
After powering on, the camera will always enter video record mode, press mode key to
change mode between video record and capture.
In video record or capture mode, press left key or right to enter playback mode.
Press Mode key to exit playback mode and return preview mode
2.5 Change resolution
You can select High or Low resolution for recording videos or taking still pictures.
Slide the Resolution Switch located on camcorder’s side and select desired position. LCD
screen will display “Hi” or “Lo” indicating selected resolution.
2.6 Record Video
In video record mode, press shutter key to begin video recording, press the shutter key
again to stop recording.
Press up key or down key to zoom in or zoom out the image.
In playback mode, press Shutter key to start or stop video.
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2.7 Take a Picture
In capture mode, press the shutter key to take a photo.
2.8 Play back videos and photos
In playback mode, press left or right key to select a file.
Press Shutter key to begin/stop play video, and press up key or down key to on a photo.
zWhen the inserted memory card is full, the LCD will display "Memory Full," then the camera
will stop recording automatically.
zIf the SD card is locked, when you press the Shutter key, the LCD will display “Card
Locked” and the camera will not record.
zBefore insertion or removal of card, please turn off the camera first. In power-on state, the
camera will automatically shut down if the memory card is removed.
2.9 TV output
After the camera is powered on, insert the terminal of the TV
cable into the TV output port of the camera, and yellow port of
the other terminal should be connected to VIDEO IN port of
TV，red (or white) port of the other terminal should be connected to AUDIO IN port of TV.
2.10 Delete files
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Press the delete key once to display “Delete File?” Press the delete key again to carry out
deletion. Press any other keys to cancel the deletion.
2.11 Connect to PC
1. Slide the USB Switch UP to extend the USB connector and turn the camcorder ON.
2. Insert camcorder USB connector into computer’s USB port, or use supplied USB extension
cable to make the connection.
2.12 Download files from camera to PC
1. After connecting to a PC, go to "My Computer” and open the “Removable Disc." The photos or
videos will be saved in the DCIM\ 100MEDIA folder in the removable disc. Choose the desired
photo/video in the 100MEDIA folder and copy (drag with mouse) it into the target folder in the
hard drive of the computer.
2. You can use ArcSoft VideoImpression, PhotoImpression and MediaImpression to edit
videos and photos.
3. ArcSoft VideoImpression, PhotoImpression, and MediaImpression can be installed from
the CD included with this device.

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▲OpenUSBport ▲Connect camera to PC (1)
▲ Connect camera to PC (2)

Application of Attached ArcSoft PhotoImpression, VideoImpression and
MediaImpression:
There are three software applications provided on the CD for image processing:
PhotoImpression, VideoImpression, and MediaImpression.
Introduction interface for software installation
Put the CD into the CD-ROM of the computer, then the following menu will occur:
If the CD driver does not automatically carry out or close such function, please click autorun.exe program
under the root directory of the CD.
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PhotoImpression 6 Installation and Use:
Install PhotoImpression6:
Click “Install PhotoImpression” button, complete the installation as instructed.
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After installation, please restart the computer.
Run PhotoImpression6:
Double click icon on the desktop, or open PhotoImpression 6 via “Start→Programs”.
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When PhotoImpression6 is opened, you’ll see the following window. Click the center of the
window with the left key of the mouse to shut the window. After the window is off, you can open
PhotoImpression.
After PhotoImpression is open, the
“Get Photo” window will appear:
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After choosing and opening photos in the “Get Photo” window, the
chosen photos will be displayed in the center area of the screen.
Then
y
ou can edit the chosen
p
hotos.
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For the detailed instructions of PhotoImpression, please refer to the Help menu in the program
(as shown in the following figure).
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VideoImpression 2 Installation and Use:
Install VideoImpression 2:
Click “Install VideoImpression” button and complete the installation as instructed.
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