V-tech Kidizoom camera Connect User manual

FX
Instruction Manual

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INTRODUCTION
KidiZoom®Duo FX is a fun and easy-to-use digital camera with two
lenses: a front camera and a sele camera. Take photos or group
pictures with funny photo effects. You can also take videos with live
face lters.
The camera also features a built-in ash and a voice-recording feature
with ve different voice-changing effects. There are also ve fun games
and creativity features which allow you to enhance your photos or
videos with a variety of effects.
PRODUCT LAYOUT AND BUTTONS
On/Off Button
OK Button
Zoom Wheel
Star Button
Delete Button
Home Button
Playback Button
Volume Button
Viewnder
Rear Sele
Camera
Directional Pad
(D-Pad)
USB Port
Headphone
Jack
microSD
Card Slot
Flash
Front Camera
Shutter Button
Camera
Switch Button
Rotary Ring

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FEATURES
On/Off Button
Press this button to turn the camera on or off.
Camera Switch Button
When in Camera mode, press this button to toggle between the
Front Camera and Rear Selfie Camera.
Shutter Button
Press this button to take a photo, or to start and stop video recording.
D-Pad
Press these buttons to move the cursor and to make selections.
Flash Shortcut : When in Camera mode, press up on the D-pad
to switch between different ash modes.
Timer Shortcut : When in Camera mode, press down on the
D-pad to toggle Self-timer mode or Face-timer mode On and Off.
Home Button
Press this button to go to the Main Menu or go back to the previous
submenu.
OK Button
Press this button to conrm a choice or action.
Tip: The OK button can also be used to take a photo in Camera mode.
Star Button
Press this button to add effects to photos and videos or to display the
effects menu in other modes.
Rotary Ring
Turn the Rotary Ring to add or change the colour lter effect in
Camera or Video modes.
Volume Button
Press the Volume Button and then left or right on the D-pad to adjust
the volume.

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Delete Button
Press this button to delete a photo, video or voice le.
Playback Button
Press this button to review photos or videos.
Zoom Wheel
Push this button upwards to zoom in and downwards to zoom out.
USB Port
Plug the included USB cable into this port to connect to your computer
for data transfer.
MicroSD Card Slot
Insert a microSD card (not included) here for memory expansion.
INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE
• KidiZoom®Duo FX
• USB cable (for data transfer only)
• Wrist strap
• Quick Start Guide
WARNING:
All packing materials such as tape, plastic sheets, packaging locks,
removable tags, cable ties, cords and packaging screws are not part of
this toy and should be discarded for your child’s safety.
NOTE:
Please save this Instruction Manual as it contains important information.
The metallic coated parts of KidiZoom®Duo FX are insulating.
This toy is only to be connected to equipment bearing either of the
following symbols: or

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Display 2.4" TFT colour LCD
Photo
Resolution
Front Camera
3264 X 2448 (8MP) / 2560 X 1920 (5MP) for
regular photos
1600 x 1200 (2MP) / 640 x 480 (0.3MP) for
photos with a camera effect
Rear Selfie Camera
1600 x 1200 (2MP) / 640 x 480 (0.3MP)
Note: Resolution adjustment is found in Settings.
8MP is interpolated from 5MP sensor resolution.
Video
Resolution
320 x 240
640 x 480 when taking video without effects using
a microSD card
Video Length
limit per le
10 minutes when using a microSD card
(5 minutes when using internal memory)
Digital Zoom 4X
Focus Range 1.5 feet (0.5m) - ∞
Flash Range 3 - 9 feet (1 - 3m)
Internal Memory 256MB built-in memory (shared with program data;
actual memory available for user storage will be
less)
File Format Photos: Standard Baseline JPEG
Videos: AVI (Motion JPEG)
Memory Card
Format and
Capacity
microSD / microSDHC card (not included) with
capacity from 1 GB to 32 GB and FAT or FAT32
format
Connectivity USB 2.0 cable included for data transfer to and
from computer
Batteries 4 AA (LR6) alkaline batteries

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Optimal
Operating
Temperature
32-104°F (0-40°C)
STORAGE CAPACITY FOR REFERENCE
Media Quality Internal
Memory
16 GB
Card
32 GB
Card
Photos
0.3 MP 1400 151,700 303,500
2.0 MP 280 30,300 60,700
8.0 MP 130 13,800 27,700
Video
(min)
320 x 240 7 770 1,500
640 x 480 N/A 320 650
MP3
(min) 128 kbps 150 16,600 33,200
NOTE: Estimations are based on normal lighting conditions. Actual
capacity varies depending on shooting environment.
The video length limit is ve minutes per le when using the internal
memory and 10 minutes per le when using a memory card.
INSTRUCTIONS
BATTERY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1. Make sure the unit is turned OFF.
2. Locate the battery covers on the handles of the unit. Use a
screwdriver to loosen the screws and then open the battery covers.
3. If used batteries are present, remove these batteries from the unit by
pulling up on one end of each battery.
4. Install 4 new AA batteries (2 on each side) following the diagram
inside the battery box. (For best performance, alkaline batteries or
fully charged Ni-MH rechargeable batteries are recommended).
5. Replace the battery covers and tighten the screws to secure.

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WARNING:
Adult assembly required for battery installation.
Keep batteries out of reach of children.
IMPORTANT: BATTERY INFORMATION
• Insert batteries with the correct polarity (+ and -).
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or rechargeable
batteries.
• Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended are
to be used.
• Do not short-circuit the supply terminals.
• Remove batteries during long periods of non-use.
• Remove exhausted batteries from the toy.
• Dispose of batteries safely. Do not dispose of batteries in re.
RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES:
• Remove rechargeable batteries from the toy before charging.
• Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult
supervision.
• Do not charge non-rechargeable batteries.

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Disposal of batteries and product
The crossed-out wheelie bin symbols on products and
batteries, or on their respective packaging, indicates they
must not be disposed of in domestic waste as they contain
substances that can be damaging to the environment and
human health.
The chemical symbols Hg, Cd or Pb, where marked, indicate
that the battery contains more than the specied value of
mercury (Hg), cadmium (Cd) or lead (Pb) set out in the
Batteries and Accumulators Regulation.
The solid bar indicates that the product was placed on the
market after 13th August, 2005.
Please dispose of your product and batteries responsibly.
In the UK, give this toy a second life by disposing of it at a small
electricals collection point* so all of its materials can be recycled.
Learn more at:
www.vtech.co.uk/recycle
www.vtech.com.au/sustainability
* Visit www.recyclenow.com to see a list of collection points near you.
MEMORY CARD INSTALLATION
• KidiZoom®Duo FX is compatible with microSD/microSDHC
memory cards up to 32GB (memory cards sold separately).
• Make sure the camera is turned Off.
• Locate the microSD Card Slot at the bottom of the camera.
• Pull up the rubber cover.
• Insert the memory card as illustrated.
• Once the memory card is
detected, it will be used as
the default memory source
of the camera.
• To remove the memory
card from the slot, push the
card once and it will eject.

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NOTE: If a memory card is being used, data stored in the internal
memory cannot be accessed by the camera unless the memory
card is removed. To prevent accidental data loss, make sure to
back up all important data from your memory card before using it
in the camera.
TO BEGIN USING KIDIZOOM®DUO FX
• Press the On/Off button to turn the camera on.
• If it is the rst time that you are turning the camera on, the Try-Me
demo video will start playing. Press the Shutter button to exit the
Try-Me demo mode. The Try-Me demo will be disabled and will not
play again.
• After the camera exits demo mode, rst select your language and
then set the date and time. Press up or down on the D-pad to select
the correct day, month, year, hour and minute. Press left or right on
the D-pad to jump to the previous or the next item. Finally, press the
OK button to conrm the setting. If you wish to change the date and
time later, you may do so in Settings.
• After the Try-Me demo mode has been disabled and you turn the
camera on, the Camera mode preview screen will be activated and
you can start taking photos.
• Press the Home button to go to the Main Menu to access other
activities.
• Press the On/Off button again to turn the camera off.
BATTERY STATUS
When the screen shows the Low Battery icon , we recommend
installing a fresh set of batteries as soon as possible. The unit will not
function properly when it shows the Batteries Exhausted icon . New
batteries should be inserted before further use.

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AUTOMATIC SHUT OFF
To preserve battery life, the KidiZoom®Duo FX camera will
automatically shut off after three minutes without operation in Camera
or Video modes. In other modes, the auto-off time is two minutes.
While using Wacky Slideshow, the auto-off time is 15 minutes.
CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER
You can connect KidiZoom®Duo FX to a PC or Mac computer using
the included USB cable. Once connected, you can transfer les
between the camera and computer. Please follow these steps to make
the connection.
NOTE: The USB connection does not charge the camera’s batteries.
• Turn the camera Off before connecting to a computer.
• Pull up the rubber cover of the USB Port on the bottom of the
camera.
• Insert the USB cable (small end) into the USB Port on the camera.
• Insert the larger end of the USB cable into a USB Port on your
computer.
• Two removable drives called VTech 5199 and VT SYSTEM will
open on your computer after you have connected. VTech 5199 is for
storage of your data. VT SYSTEM is for storage of system data and
cannot be accessed. If there is a memory card in the camera, the
removable drive will show the content of the memory card only.
To avoid any potential damage to your KidiZoom®Duo FX:
• When the cable is not connected to the camera, ensure that the
rubber cover fully covers the USB Port of the camera.
• Please ensure that the microSD Card Slot rubber cover of the
camera is tted in place properly.

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NOTE:
Once the camera is connected to your computer, do not insert or
remove a memory card and do not disconnect the camera while
files are transferring.
To back up photo or video files taken by the camera:
• Locate and open the DCIM folder on the removable VTech 5199
drive.
• Your photo and video les will be organised in subfolders such
as 100VTECH. Copy and paste your photo and video les onto a
location on your computer to back them up.
To back up voice files recorded by the camera:
• Open the VOICE folder on the removable VTech 5199 drive.
• Copy and paste the voice les to a location on your computer.
To transfer MP3 files to the memory card:
• Open the MUSIC folder on the memory card drive.
• Copy and paste your MP3 les from your computer into the MUSIC
folder.
To transfer photo or video files to the camera:
• Select the photo or video les you would like to transfer from your
computer rst.
• Locate and open the DOWNLOAD folder on the removable VTech
5199 drive, then copy and paste photo les into the PHOTO
subfolder, or VIDEO subfolder for video les.
NOTE:
• Do not transfer photo or video les created by other cameras to the
KidiZoom®Duo FX, as these le formats may not be compatible.
After you have finished, disconnect the camera by following the
steps to safely remove hardware from your computer. You can
then physically disconnect the USB cable and the camera from
your computer.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPUTER CONNECTION:
Microsoft®Windows® 10 or above Operating System
macOS 10.12 or above
USB Port required

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in the United States and other countries. Macintosh and Mac logos are
trademarks of Apple Inc. in the United States and other countries. All
other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
ACTIVITIES
Home Menu
• Press the Home button to go to the Main
Menu and select an activity.
• Use the D-pad to select a mode and press
OK to conrm selection.
• You can change the wallpaper to a preset
picture, or you can select a photo you’ve taken. Please see the
Settings section for more information.
1. Camera
In Camera mode, you can take photos with and without funny effects.
Press the Camera Switch button to change between the
Front Camera and Rear Selfie Camera. Use the Zoom Wheel
anytime for the digital zoom function and press the Shutter button or
OK button to take a photo.
Photo Effects and Picture Modes
To add a photo effect, press left or right on the D-pad to select an
effect, or press the Star button to go to the photo effect menu to select
a photo effect by type.
To add or change the colour lter effect, turn the Rotary Ring when
in Camera mode. The lter will also affect any other photo effects
selected.
The 3X Photo Burst mode will take three photos in one shutter press.
Flash and colour lter effects are disabled in this mode to achieve
fast and continuous capture.
Self-Timer and Face-Timer
From the preview screen, press down on the D-pad to turn on the
self-timer or the face-timer.

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For self-timer mode , press the shutter will initiate a countdown
period before taking a photo.
For face-timer mode , the camera will take sele pictures
automatically. Face the Selfie Camera and keep steady, the camera
will initiate a countdown and take a picture. Please ensure adequate
lighting conditions and keep the camera steady to assist face detection.
Flash
By default, the camera Flash will be set to Auto-Flash mode, in
which the camera automatically determines whether the Flash is
needed. Press up on the D-pad to change to Always-Flash or
Disable-Flash modes if desired.
NOTE: Camera Flash will not be available in these conditions:
• 3X Photo Burst mode
• If the low battery icon is displayed
WARNING: Turn off the Auto-Flash when taking a close-up photo of a
face to avoid eye discomfort.
2. Video
In Video mode you can take normal videos, videos with funny live
lters, and you can also add a colour lter effect. Select the Video
mode icon in the Main Menu and press the OK button to get started.
Taking Normal Videos
• Press the Shutter button or OK button to
start or stop recording.
• Use the Zoom Wheel anytime for the digital
zoom function.
• To add or change the colour lter effect, turn the Rotary Ring when
in Video mode before beginning to lm. The lter will also affect any
selected video themes.
Selecting a Live Face Filter
• You can select a Live Face Filter by
pressing left or right on the D-pad and
pressing the OK button to conrm the
selection. Press the Shutter button to start
recording, and the lter will follow your movement.

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• Press the Star button to go to the Live Face Filter menu to view all
lters and select a lter to use.
• For AR Avatar lters, press up on the D-pad to toggle between
different expressions of the avatar in use.
NOTE:
Please ensure adequate lighting conditions and keep the camera
steady to assist face detection.
3. Cartoon Studio
Cartoon Studio is a tool for creating your
cartoon face library and making amazing comic
style collages with cartoon faces.
Create Cartoon Faces
When you enter this app for the rst time, you
will enter the camera preview screen. Position
your face into the frame until it turns green, you
can then press OK to take a photo. Your photo
will be converted into a cartoon. Press up or
down on the D-pad to select a style to apply,
you can then save the new cartoon face in your
library.
In the library, you can press STAR button on a cartoon face to see how
it was transformed. Select an empty icon to create another cartoon
face.
Create Comic Style Collage
Select any cartoon face in the library and press
the OK button to start creating a collage. Press
left or right on the D-pad to select a template,
then select a cartoon face for each of the slots to
complete the collage picture. You can review the
saved collage pictures from the Playback mode.
4. Music Player
In Music Player mode, you can listen to your own MP3 les in the
MUSIC folder of the memory card (sold separately). You need to
transfer MP3 les to the memory card from your computer before using
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• The music les/folders will appear and play in alphabetical order.
• Press up or down on the D-pad to navigate and press the OK button to
play a music le or enter a folder to explore the les inside.
• When viewing the contents of a folder, if you want to exit the current
folder, select the back icon on the rst row of the list.
• When a song is playing, press up or down on the D-pad to play the
previous or next song in the folder. Press left or right on the D-pad
to fast forward or rewind. Press the OK button to pause or resume
playback.
• If you want to delete the highlighted le, press the Delete button.
• Press the Star button to go to the Music Options menu to change
the music player options.
Music Options Menu
Press left and right on the D-pad to set the options:
• Set Shufe to ON to play the music in a random order.
• Set Repeat to ONE to loop the currently playing song. Repeat to
ALL will keep playing all music les in the folder.
Press the Star button to return to the player.
NOTE: The automatic shut-off function is disabled when music is
playing.
5. Chin Puppet Theatre
Chin Puppet Theatre lets you record hilarious
videos with your own funny puppet on your
chin!
Setup the Stage
Use the D-pad to change the options for the
stage curtain, background music, and number
of players. Press OK to go to next step.
Setup the player puppet(s)
Use the D-pad to change the puppet styles, if
you have selected two-player mode, the puppet
styles for player 2 can be changed in next step.
When you've completed all the settings, press
OK to enter the camera preview screen.

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Start the recording
In the camera preview screen, position your
face(s) in the camera, the chin(s) detected will
be converted upside-down with the selected
puppet styles, you can press the SHUTTER or
OK button to start your puppet video recording.
Press the D-pad to add 4 different sound
effects anytime during the recording.
6. Creative Tools
Press left or right on the D-pad to scroll through the functions and
press the OK button to make a selection.
A. Panorama
After watching the introduction animation, press the OK Button to go
to the Capture Screen and take two to ve photos to stitch together for
your panoramic photo. You can view your completed panoramic photos
in Playback Mode.
B. Wacky Slideshow
In Wacky Slideshow, you can view the photos on the camera as a
slideshow with funny effects.
There is a time delay between each photo that can be changed (see
settings information below). There are also several different transition
effects that can be seen when the photos change.
Note: The photos will not be saved with the Wacky Slideshow effects.
This is only for viewing in this mode.
Press the Star button to go to the Wacky Slideshow menu and adjust
the settings:
• Background Music: Choose among three songs or turn off music
• Wacky Effects: On or Off
• Shufe: On or Off
• Delay: Set time gap between photos
C. Animation Maker
Animation Maker is a tool for creating your own stop-motion
animations.

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Sample demo projects are available in the project selection screen.
Within this menu, you can view the sample animations and add, view
or edit your own projects. Press up or down on the D-pad to select a
project.
Then press left or right on the D-pad to select a function and press the
OK button to continue. To delete a project, press the Delete button to
display the delete menu, and select Yes to conrm.
NOTE: The demo projects are for reference only. They cannot be
edited, deleted or saved as videos.
Play Animation
You can preview your animation with fun background music. While
playing the animation, press the OK button to stop and return to the
project.
Edit Project
Here you can further edit a project.
Add frames Take more photos after the newest frame.
(Maximum number of frames = 100)
Play animation Preview the animation with the selected
background music.
Save as video Save the animation as a video (AVI le) to
watch or share on a computer. (It may take
a few minutes to save the animation as a
video)
Advanced options Change the settings:
• Animation speed
• Background music
• Overlay of the last frame on the preview
screen
New Project
In the preview screen, you can start taking photos. This series of
photos will become the frames of your animation. When completed,
the photos you took can be played continuously as an animation. In
the preview screen, press the OK button or Shutter button to take a

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photo when the camera icon is highlighted. The last image taken will
be overlaid on the screen to help line up the next photo. Press left or
right on the D-pad after you are nished taking photos and the project
selection screen will appear. Press left or right to play the animation,
further edit it or create a new project.
NOTE: You can delete the frame currently being viewed by pressing
the Delete button to display the delete frame menu, then select Yes to
conrm and continue.
D. Photo Editor
In Photo Editor, you can add photo frames, stamps, special effects and
fantasy effects to a photo.
Press up or down on the D-pad to view photos, then press the
OK button to conrm your selection and start editing. An editing menu
will appear. Use the D-pad to choose a function and press the
OK button to begin.
Photo Frames
Choose this function to add a photo frame to your photo. Press left
or right on the D-pad to select a frame, then press the OK button to
conrm your selection.
Stamps
Choose this function to add a stamp to your photo. Press left or right
on the D-pad to choose a stamp, then press up or down to enlarge
or shrink it. Press the OK button to conrm your selection, then use
the D-pad to position the stamp. Finally, press the OK button again
to apply the stamp to the photo.
Special Effects
Choose this function to add distortion, kaleidoscope or colour lter
effects to your photo. Press left or right on the D-pad to choose an
effect, then press up or down to change the size of the area to which
it will be applied. Press the OK button to conrm your selection. Use
the D-pad to move the effect to where you would like to apply it, then
press the OK button to add it to the photo.
For colour lter effects, simply select the effect, then press the
OK button to apply it.
Note: Generating a special effect on your camera may take more than
one minute.

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Fantasy Effects
Choose this function to add a fantasy effect to your photo. Press left
or right on the D-pad to select an effect, then press the OK button to
apply the effect.
Undo
Choose this function to undo the last edit.
Save As
Choose this function to save the photo that you edited as a new le.
Note: The process of saving an edited photo with a distortion effect
may take more than one minute.
E. Voice Recorder
In Voice Recorder mode, you can record your own voice for up to 10
minutes per recording.
• Press the OK button to start recording when the record icon is
highlighted . Press the OK button again to stop recording. After
recording, it will show the playlist of saved recordings automatically.
• Press the OK button to play back the recording when the play icon is
highlighted . Press the OK button again to pause.
• From the playlist, press left or right on the D-pad to highlight the
record icon and record a new voice le, or the play icon to
play the selected le.
• To add a voice-changing effect to an existing recording, press left or
right on the D-pad to move the highlight to the Effects icon .
Press the OK button or Star button to go to the Voice-Changing
Effects menu.
From the Voice-Changing Effects menu, use the D-pad to select a
voice-changing effect and press the OK button to add the effect. To
save the altered recording as a new le, use the D-pad to highlight the
Save As icon and press the OK button to start the saving process.
You will automatically be returned to the playlist after the saving process
completes.