ViewSonic 3DSC5 User manual

3D Snap – 3DSC5
3D Digital Camera
User Guide
IMPORTANT: Please read this User Guide to obtain important information on installing
and using your product in a safe manner, as well as registering your product for future
service. Warranty information contained in this User Guide will describe your limited
coverage from ViewSonic Corporation, which is also found on our web site at http://www.
viewsonic.com in English, or in specic languages using the Regional selection box in the
upper right corner of our website. “Antes de operar su equipo lea cu idadosamente las
instrucciones en este manual”

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Compliance Information
FCC Statement
This device complies with part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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.
Warning: You are cautioned that changes or modications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment.
For Canada
• 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.
CE Conformity for European Countries
The device complies with the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC and Low Voltage Directive
2006/95/EC.
Following information is only for EU-member states:
The mark is in compliance with the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive
2002/96/EC (WEEE).
The mark indicates the requirement NOT to dispose the equipment including any spent
or discarded batteries or accumulators as unsorted municipal waste, but use the return
and collection systems available.
If the batteries, accumulators and button cells included with this equipment, display the
chemical symbol Hg, Cd, or Pb, then it means that the battery has a heavy metal content
of more than 0.0005% Mercury or more than, 0.002% Cadmium, or more than 0.004%
Lead.

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Extra notice regarding 3D viewing:
1. To view 3D display and receive 3D effects well, the viewer should be positioned to face the
center of the screen at around 30 cm (12 in) distance and not having a steep viewing angle.
2. Viewing in 3D mode may cause dizziness or even perceptive after effects, disorientation, and
eye strain. It is recommended that viewers take frequent breaks to alleviate the likelihood of
these effects. If you have any of the above symptoms, immediately cease usage of the 3D
display of this device and do not resume until the symptoms have receded.
3. Do not use the Red/Cyan Glasses for any purpose other than viewing red/cyan 3D les.
Wearing the Red/Cyan Glasses for any other purpose (such as general spectacles,
sunglasses, protective goggles, etc.) may cause harm to you or weaken your eyesight.
4. Young children viewing 3D les should always be accompanied by adults. It is not
recommended to give this device into the hands of young children.
The 3D display
technology used in this
product:
This product utilizes the “Parallax Barrier”
3D technology. A parallax barrier is a
device that allows a liquid crystal display
(LCD) to show a stereoscopic image
without the need for the viewer to wear a
pair of 3D glasses. Placed in front of the
normal LCD, a parallax barrier consists
of a layer of material with a series of
precision slits, allowing each eye to see
a different set of pixels, thus creating a
sense of depth and 3D effect through
parallax.

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Important Safety Instructions
1. Read these instructions completely before using the equipment.
2. Keep these instructions in a safe place.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this equipment near water. Warning: To reduce the risk of re or electric shock, do
not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
6. Clean with a soft, dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install the unit in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other devices
(including ampliers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug
has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a
third grounding prong. The wide blade and the third prong are provided for your safety. If the
provided plug does not t into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete
outlet.
10. P rotect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs. Convenience
receptacles and the point where they exit from the unit. Be sure that the power outlet is located
near the unit so that it is easily accessible.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specied by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specied by the manufacturer,
or sold with the unit. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/unit
combination to avoid injury from tipping over.
13. Unplug this unit when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel. Servicing is required when the unit has been
damaged in any way, such as: if the power-supply cord or plug is damaged, if liquid is spilled
onto or objects fall into the unit, if the unit is exposed to rain or moisture, or if the unit does not
operate normally or has been dropped.
15. Caution: There is a risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of
used batteries according to the instructions.
16. Only use battery packs approved by the manufacturer or else damage may occur.

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Declaration of RoHS Compliance
This product has been designed and manufactured in compliance with Directive 2002/95/EC of the
European Parliament and the Council on restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in
electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS Directive) and is deemed to comply with the maximum
concentration values issued by the European Technical Adaptation Committee (TAC) as shown
below:
Substance Proposed Maximum
Concentration Actual Concentration
Lead (Pb) 0.1% < 0.1%
Mercury (Hg) 0.1% < 0.1%
Cadmium (Cd) 0.01% < 0.01%
Hexavalent Chromium (Cr6+)0.1% < 0.1%
Polybrominated biphenyls
(PBB) 0.1% < 0.1%
Polybrominated diphenyl ethers
(PBDE) 0.1% < 0.1%
Certain components of products as stated above are exempted under the Annex of the RoHS
Directives as noted below:
Examples of exempted components are:
1. Mercury in compact uorescent lamps not exceeding 5 mg per lamp and in other lamps not
specically mentioned in the Annex of RoHS Directive.
2. Lead in glass of cathode ray tubes, electronic components, uorescent tubes, and electronic
ceramic parts (e.g. piezoelectronic devices).
3. Lead in high temperature type solders (i.e. lead-based alloys containing 85% by weight or more
lead).
4. Lead as an allotting element in steel containing up to 0.35% lead by weight, aluminium
containing up to 0.4% lead by weight and as a cooper alloy containing up to 4% lead by weight.

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Copyright Information
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material, or the performance or use of this product.
In the interest of continuing product improvement, ViewSonic Corporation reserves the right to
change product specications without notice. Information in this document may change without
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3D Snap – 3DSC5
ViewSonic 3D Digital Camera
VS14019
3D Snap – 3DSC5_UG_ENG Rev. 1A 01-24-11
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Getting Started
1. Shutter button
2. Power button
3. Microphone
4. Left lens - for 3D capture
5. Flash
6. Self-timer indicator
7. Right lens - for 2D and 3D
capture
8. Speaker
9. Battery cover
10. Record button
11. Power indicator
12. 2D/3D switch button
13. 2D/3D LCD monitor
14. 5-way joystick
15. Playback button
16. Delete button
17. Mini USB/HDMI port cover
18. Strap mount
19. Tripod socket
Product overview
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5-way joystick
Photo mode Zoom In Zoom Out Menu Flash N/A
Video mode Zoom In Zoom Out Menu Flash Play/
Pause
Setup mode Cursor
Up
Cursor
Down
Cursor
Right
Exit/
Cursor LeftOK

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1. Pull the battery cover, then it will open automatically.
2. Place the battery into the compartment. Align the + and - metallic ends carefully.
3. Insert a SD/SDHC card (sold separately) into the slot until it clicks into place.
4. Replace the battery cover.
Loading the battery/ Using a memory card
Charging the battery
Note that the + and - metallic contacts must be aligned with the corresponding
contacts in the compartment.
Once you open the battery cover, the power of camera will be cut off.
To remove the card, push the card to release it and then pull it out gently.
SD/SDHC
Before charging:
• Power off the unit rst and make sure the Li-ion battery is installed.
• Make sure your PC is powered on during the charge.
• It is recommended to charge the battery for at least 8 hours before
the rst time usage.
1. By adaptor:
Assemble the adaptor with USB cable and
plug into the AC outlet. Then connect the
camera’s USB port to the mini-USB end of
cable and begin to charge.
2.By PC:
Connect the camera’s mini USB port to a PC
/ notebook USB port by USB to mini-USB
cable and the charge will begin.
The power indicator lights orange in the charge progress. When the charge is com-
plete, the power indicator goes out.

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Powering On or Off
If the unit cannot be powered on, please check the followings:
1) The battery is correctly loaded;
2) The loaded battery has enough power.
Please make sure the camera is powered off before you open the battery cover, for
the battery will eject automatically.
Reading screen icons
Battery life:
: full : moderate
White balance mode
: auto : sunny
: cloudy : uorescent
: tungsten
Flash mode
: off : auto : on
Zoom bar
T : Zoom in
W : Zoom out
Recording mode:
: 2D
: 3D
Self-timer status:
: off
: on
Menu button indicator (Push the joystick to
the right to enter the Menu setting)
Preview mode icon Storage:
: internal
: memory card
Setting Language
1. Push the Joystick to the right ( ) to bring up menu.
2. Select the “Language” item and Press OK.
3. Move the Joystick up/down ( ) to select your local language, then press OK
to conrm.
1. Power on: Press the POWER button to turn on the camera, and the power
indicator lights green.
2. Power off: Press and hold the POWER button until the power indicator is
extinguished.
: low : empty

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1. Press the Record button ( ) to
start the recording.
2. During recording, you can move the
Joystick up/down ( ) to zoom in/out
. You can also press OK to pause or
resume the recording.
3. Press the Record button ( )
again to stop the recording.
Basic Operations
Recording a video clip
1. Move the Joystick up/down ( ) to
zoom in/out the image until a proper
scene is set.
2. Press the Shutter button ( ) to
take a photo.
Taking a photo
To avoid fuzzy photos, please hold the
camera steady or use a tripod.
In order to optimize the 3D effect,
the ideal shooting range is 1m~4m
(3ft~13ft), and you are advised to take
pictures with sufcient light.
When recording in a dark environment,
please use extra light source to
illuminate the subject.
When recording or shooting in 2D mode, only the right lens is activated.
This product utilizes the “Parallax Barrier” 3D technology. The parallax barrier is a
special layer placed in front of the LCD screen. In 3D mode, it allows each of your eye
to see a different set of pixels on the screen (hence the 3D effect). The brightness of
the screen seems to be halved in 3D mode.
Press this button ( ) to switch 2D/3D mode.
Also, the image showing on the LCD screen will
become 2D/3D. Pressing this button in playback
can change the 2D or 3D les store in your camera
or memory card. Please note that 3D les cannot
be recorded/viewed/deleted in 2D mode, and vice
versa. The 2D/3D les are stored separately.

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1. Press the Playback button ( ) to enter playback preview mode.
Press the 2D/3D button ( ) to switch between 2D or 3D les.
2. Use the Joystick to navigate through your recordings and select a le. Press
to view the le in full screen. When a le is in full screen and not playing or being
zoomed and locked, you can move the Joystick left/right ( ) to shift between
the previous or next le.
3. When playing a video, you can move the Joystick left/right ( ) to fast rewind/
fast forward, or press OK to pause/resume the video.
4. When viewing a photo, you can move the Joystick up/down ( ) to zoom in/out.
Press OK to lock ratio and use the Joystick to browse the photo. To leave the
zooming mode, press OK again and use it to zoom out the image until back to
normal ratio, or simply press the Shutter ( ) button.
5. To leave playback mode, press the Shutter ( ) button again.
Playback
0001/0010 Battery life
File type 1:
: 2D le
: 3D le
File type 2:
: video
: picture
Press Shutter to return to
previous screen
Press OK to
display in full
screen
Current le/Total les
Highlight frame Storage:
: internal
: memory card

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Menu operations
1. Push the Joystick to the right ( ) to
bring up menu.
2. Push the Joystick up/down ( ) to
select an item and press OK to enter.
3. Push the Joystick up/down ( ) to
select your preference option, and
press OK to conrm.
4. To leave menu, push the Joystick to
the left ( ).
Press Playback button ( ) to enter playback mode and use the Joystick to
select the le which you want to delete.
Press the Delete button ( ) and there are 3 available options:
Option Description
Yes Delete the selected le
No Exit menu without deleting the le
All Delete all video and image les in the same
folder (3D or 2D)
Deleting les
Once the le is deleted, it cannot be recovered.

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Item Option Description
Resolution
3MP 3 mega-pixels
5MP 5 mega-pixels
12MP 12 mega-pixels
Flash
Strobe
Off The ash is disabled.
Auto The ash enables when ambient light is insufcient.
On The ash is forced on in every shot.
Night Mode Auto Turn on the night mode.
Off Turn off the night mode.
EV -2 ~ +2
Manually adjust the exposure to gain better effect
when the preview image appears too bright or too
dark. A positive value indicates the image will be
brighter than usual; while a negative value makes the
image dimmer.
White
Balance
Auto The camera adjusts white balance automatically.
Sunny This setting is suitable for outdoor recording in sunny
weather.
Cloudy This setting is suitable for recording in cloudy
weather or shady environments.
Fluores-
cent
This setting is suitable for indoor recording with
uorescent lamp lighting, or environments with high
color temperature.
Tungsten
This setting is suitable for indoor recording with
incandescent lamp lighting, or environments with low
color temperature.
Self-timer Off Disable the self-timer function.
On Enable the self-timer function. (10 Sec)
Continuous
Shot
Off Take 1 picture at a time (default).
3Take 3 pictures in a roll.
5Take 5 pictures in a roll.
Menu les

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Item Option Description
Language 15
languages Select the language for the camera.
Date &
Time
To setup the date and time, push the Joystick up/
down ( ) to adjust value; left/right ( ) to shift
elds. Press OK to save the changes.
Date Stamp On Print a date and time mark on each photo (photo
only).
Off Turn off the Date Stamp function.
Slide Show
Off Turn off the Slide Show function in playback mode.
All Turn on the Slide Show function in playback mode.
Picture Only photos will demonstrate the Slide Show in play-
back mode.
Beep On Turn on the system sound.
Off Turn off the system sound.
Frequency 50Hz Set icker frequency to 50Hz or 60Hz. See the “Flicker
table” for more details.
60Hz
Icon On Enable or disable the icons shown on the display.
Off
Start Movie On Enable or disable the power-on screen.
Off
Auto Off On The camera will automatically turn off after a short
period of time.
Off The camera stays on.
Format No This function will format the internal memory/memory
card.
Yes
Default No This function will change all settings to default.
Yes

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* Flicker table:
Region England Germany France Italy Spain Netherlands Russia
Setting 50Hz 50Hz 50Hz 50Hz 50Hz 50Hz 50Hz
Region Portugal America Taiwan China Japan Korea Thailand
Setting 50Hz 60Hz 60Hz 50Hz 50/60Hz 60Hz 50Hz
Note: The icker setting is based on the frequency standard of your local power supply.

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Connect the USB port of the camera to your PC/Notebook by USB to mini-USB cable.
Power on the camera and the power indicator lights green. The camera will turn to a
removable disk on the PC, then you can read all les stored in the camera.
Copy your normal 2D les into the 2D (DCIM\101DIR2D) folder in your memory card.
Do not store 2D les in the 3D (DCIM\100DIR3D) folder, otherwise they will not be
detected and displayed.
1. Turn on your HDTV.
2. Connect the HDMI-in connector (the larger end) of the HDMI cable to the HDTV.
3. Connect the other end of the HDMI cable to your camera.
4. Turn on the camera.
5. On your HDTV, select the HDMI input port where the HDMI cable is connected.
6. Switch your camera to Playback mode and start to play a le. For operation details
please refer to the “Playback” section.
If your HDTV is 2D type, the 3D les output on your HDTV will be 2D “side-by-side”
only.
If you want to experience 3D effect on your 2D HDTV, you need to convert the 3D les
into red/cyan format les by installing and using the bundled software (TotalMedia HD
Cam) and copy the converted les into the “DCIM\101DIR2D” folder in the memory
card. Then output the playback to your HDTV and wear the red/cyan glasses to watch it.
File management on PC
Connecting to HDTV

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Battery Life
Table
Still picture (without ash) Video clip
Number of shots Recording time (minute)
2500 45
* The unit is set to 3D mode.
Note: This table is for your reference only. The actual battery life depends on your bat-
tery quality and recharge level.
Battery Life
Table
Memory (SD/SDHC) Video clip (720p)
(min.)
Still picture
(5 mega-pixels)
2GB 50 1400
4GB 100 2800
8GB 200 5600
16GB 400 11200
Note: The actual value of capacity may vary (up to ± 30%) depending on the color
saturation and complexity of your subject and surroundings.
Appendix
Battery life / Capacity table

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Problem Possible cause Solution
I output 3D video/
photo playback to
my home HDTV.
But the 3D effect
does not work.
Your TV/display is
2D and therefore
does not support
the format of the 3D
les.
Covert the 3D video/photo into red/
cyan format. Then play and output the
converted le on your 2D HDTV/display.
You also need to wear the accessory
red/cyan glasses.
I output 3D video/
photo playback
to my home 3D
HDTV. But the 3D
effect does not
work.
The system of your
3D TV/display is not
correctly set up to
support the format
of the 3D les.
Select “side-by-side” setting in your 3D
HDTV/display to correctly display the 3D
effect.
I play my 3D
videos/ photos on
my 3Dfeatured
PC/notebook.
But the 3D effect
does not work.
The PC/notebook
does not support
“side-by-side” 3D
format or the system
is not correctly set
up.
1) If your 3D PC/notebook is “Nvidia 3D”
compatible, you can set the TotalMedia
HDCam program to support “Nvidia 3D”
directly.
2) If your PC/notebook is not “Nvidia 3D”
compatible, you may consider installing
“Nvidia 3D kit” to support the effect.
3) You can download and install the 3D
freeware “Stereoscopic Player”, and set
up the software to support “side-by-side”
3D effect.
Flash occurs
when I wear my
Shutter Glasses
(that comes with
3D HDTV/display)
to watch 3D les.
You are watching
3D les under 50Hz
or 60Hz uorescent
light.
Turn off the uorescent light to avoid
interference and then watch the 3D les.
Troubleshooting

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Specications
Image Sensor 5 Mega-pixels CMOS (2592 x 1944)
Resolution Camera: 3M, 5M, 12M
Camcorder: HD 720p 30f (1280 x 720)
File Format JPEG, MP4 (H.264)
3D content format: Side by Side
Video Frame Rate Up to 30 frames per second
Internal Memory N/A
External Memory SD card slot (Up to 32GB SDHC)
3D/2D capture Yes, switchable
LCD Display 2.4” 3D TFT supports 3D and 2D mode display
Lens Fixed focus lens x 2
Focus Range 1 m ~ ∞
Aperture Range F2.8
Shutter Speed 1 ~ 1/2000 sec.
Digital Zoom 4X
White Balance Auto/Sunny/Cloudy/Fluorescent/Tungsten
Exposure Control Auto (±2 EV compensation)
Flash Strobe IGBT Strobe, support Red-Eye Reduction
Self-timer 10 sec.
Night Mode Auto/ Off
Date Stamp Yes
Microphone Yes (Mono)
Speaker Yes (Mono)
TV out HDTV (HDMI output)
Power Save Mode 3 min / Off
Interface USB 2.0 mass storage
Battery NP40 700mAh Li-lon Rechareable Battery
Dimensions (LxHxD)106.2 x 68.2 x 21.6 mm (4.18 x 2.69 x 0.85 in)
Note: The specication might be modied according to company product plan without
notice!!!

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Customer Support
For technical support or product service, see the table below or contact your reseller.
Note : You will need the product serial number.
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F = FAX Email
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Canada www.viewsonic.com
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T= 1-800-688-6688 (English)
T= 1-866-379-1304 (Spanish)
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