User manual MINOX MOBI DV

[. . . ] Mobi DV Instruction manual Table of Contents Chapter 1: Caution, Safety, and Introduction Chapter 2: Machine 2-1 List of Accessories 2-2 Instruction of Operation 3 4 4 6 10 10 11 13 16 16 18 24 30 33 35 38 41 42 43 45 Chapter 3: Product 3-1 Brief Introduction of Product 3-2 Description 3-3 Functions Chapter 4: Function Mode 4-1 Mode 4-2 Digital Video Camcorder 4-3 Digital Camera 4-4 Music Player 4-5 Video Recorder 4-6 Play Mode 4-7 Function Setup 4-8 Spotlight Chapter 5: Connected to the Computer Appendix 1: Product Specific Appendix 2: Notes & Tips 2 Chapter 1: Caution, Safety, and Introduction Correct Usage Please operate the unit in strict accordance with this manual. Storage Guidelines This product is not waterproof. It should not be stored anywhere that the temperature rises above 60 (100 ). Breakage Despite the rigid construction of this product, it should be handled with due care and attention. It may suffer damage if dropped. Maintenance and Repair Please consult a qualified technician if this product requires any repairs. Connecting to Other Devices When connecting this equipment to another device such as PC or Notebook, please read the manual first and make sure you fully understand the operating procedures. Please do not connect this unit to an incompatible product; the manufacturer will not be responsible for damage to the unit or to any other device as a result of improper connection. 3 Chapter 2: Machine 2-1 Package Contents A. [. . . ] The default setup of the digital camera is Auto mode. Under Auto mode, when illumination is lower than 760 lux, the Flashlight will be activated automatically. Under Force to light mode, the Flashlight will be activated for every shot. Under Force not to light mode, the Flashlight will not be activated when a picture is taken. When you are about to run out of power, this is indicated on the screen and the flashlight is not avaible in this case. 27 File Saving Naming Rule The file of the picture taken will be named automatically from FILE0001. jpg and accumulate automatically to FILE9999. jpg. The file saved on DSC will be stored in the submenu of Root:\\DCIM\100AXH10\ of memory card. Basic Settings ~ Adjust Exposure value Basic Setting ~ Exposure selection list, press Right button to enter sub menu. Same as DV function, total 11 sections of exposure values from -1. 5 to +1. 5 are available from this camera: +1. 5, +1. 2, +0. 9, +0. 6, +0. 3, 0, -0. 3, -0. 6, -0. 9, -1. 2, -1. 5. You can setup the value according to your need. Light-Meter Mode Setup Basic Setting~ Light-meter selection list, press Right button to enter submenu. As with the DV function, three light meter methods are available from DSC: Average light meter, Central light meter and Center light meter. Use the Up/Down button to select the required light meter method. Adjust Shutter Speed Basic Setting~Shutter T, press the Right button to enter submenu. Shutter preferential mode is available with 28 this unit. Users can set the shutter speed up manually: Auto, 1/1000, 1/500, 1/250, 1/125, 1/60, 1/30, 1/15, 1/8. Under Auto setup, the shutter speed will alter according to the environmental light conditions. For example, when the light is insufficient, the shutter speed will reduce automatically. White Balance Adjusting Basic Setting~White Balance optional list, press Right button to enter submenu. As with DV function, DSC provides five white balance setups : Auto, Sunny, Cloudy, Tungsten, and Sun lamp. You can see the effects under selected mode in the preview frame. Picture Resolution Setup Basic Setting~ for option of picture size, press the Right button to enter submenus. There are 7 picture optional resolutions: 320 x 240, 640 x 480, 800 x 600, 1280 x 960, 1600 x 1200, 2048 x 1536, 2304 x 1728. When the value is higher, the picture resolution is better, which means the high pixel photography and required more memory card space. Use Up/Down button to select the required picture size, and press Enter button to confirm your setup. For normal 3 x 5 inch photo, use 1600 x 1200 resolution is proper to have successful pictures. Change Recording Quality Basic Setting~Quality optional list, press the Right button to enter submenu. There are three kinds of JPEG compression qualities: Fine, Normal, and Basic. 29 Advanced Settings~ Five Filter Effects Advanced Setting~Effect optional list, press the Right button to enter submenu. As with DV, five different filter effects are available from DSC: Text, Sepia, R filter, G filter, and B filter. You can survey the picture effect created under a selected Mode from preview frame. Sensitivity Value Setting Advanced Setting ~ISO optional list, press Right Button to enter submenu. Three different ISO setup values are available 100, 200, 400. [. . . ] 2. Check the device manager at the PC end and make sure USB is successful in connecting. 5>If the ASF Mpeg4 file cannot be played at the PC end, please follow the instructions given below to check your PC system: 1. If the version of the Microsoft MediaPlayer is too old(Series 8 or older), please start your MediaPlayer application when youare already in the internet, this software will automatically install the decoding program module that supports the ASF Mpeg4. 2. Please go to the Microsoft website www. microsoft. com to download the upgraded 48 version(Series 9) of MediaPlayer. 6>With the memory card reading/writing functions, this equipment can be used as an external storage device to your PC. [. . . ]