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Jazz HDV146 User Manual
Summary of HDV146
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High definition video recorder with camera hdv146 user manual.
Page 2: Fcc Statement
1 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. Caution: cha...
Page 3: Contents
2 contents 1. Parts of the video recorder..................................................................5 2. Preparing for using ..............................................................................6 installing the battery.....................................................................
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3 4. Using the menu in recording mode...................................................18 menu in video mode ..........................................................................18 menu in capture mode .......................................................................19 setup menu / inter...
Page 5: Precautions
4 thank you for purchasing this video recorder with camera. Please read these operating instructions carefully in order to know your camera and verify the performance. Keep this manual booklet handy for later when you may need to review the instructions if necessary. Precautions before using the vid...
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5 1. Parts of the video recorder 1. Lens 2. Microphone 3. Led light 4. Self-timer led 5. Speaker 6. Power button 7. T/zoom in button 8. W/zoom out button 9. Left button/self-timer 10. Shutter button 11. Up button/display 12. Usb jack 13. Av out jack 14. Right button/led on/off 15. Down button.
Page 7: 2. Preparing For Using
6 16. Menu button 17. Ok button 18. Mode button 19. Lcd screen 20. Tripod socket 21. Sd card slot 22. Battery cover 2. Preparing for using installing the battery 1: open latch and remove the battery door. 2: insert three fresh aaa-size batteries with the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals match...
Page 8: Inserting The Memory Card
7 power button for 2 to 3 seconds to turn on video recorder. Inserting the memory card camera requires sd memory card inserted to record & store video clips or images. 1. Turn off recorder (if recorder is activated) by pressing power button before inserting or removing sd card. 2. Locate the card sl...
Page 9: Format The Memory Card
8 4. To remove; press sd card down, then it will pop up and can be easily removed. • do not insert any other object except the sd/sdhc memory card into the camera sd card slot. • keep the camera turned off while inserting or removing the sd card. • in case a defective sd card is inserted into the ca...
Page 10: Setting The Language
9 2: press the up or down button to locate [format.] then press the ok or right button to launch the submenu. 3: press the up or down button to select the item [yes] and then press the ok button to execute formatting the card. Setting the language you have an option to select from choice of seven th...
Page 11: Setting The Date and Time
10 setting the date and time 1: turn the power on, press the menu button to display the menu, and press the right button to select [setup] menu. 2: press the up or down button to locate [date & time…] then press the ok or right button to launch the submenu. 3: press the up or down button to change t...
Page 12: Screen Display
11 screen display video mode.
Page 13: Capture Mode
12 capture mode.
Page 14: Playback Mode
13 playback mode up button/display (part 11) – press this display button once in video mode or capture mode to display live image (no icons will be visible), press button again to blank the screen and then press again to restore original bright screen with icons..
Page 15: 3. Using Your Video Recorder
14 3. Using your video recorder turning the recorder on and off 1. Press the power button for 2 to 3 seconds to turn on video recorder. 2. Press the power button again to turn off the recorder. To save battery power, the recorder automatically turns off after a short period of time if no button has ...
Page 16: Recording Video Clip
15 still pictures. 3. Press it again to select the playback mode. The icons – displayed on the lcd screen – will identify selected mode. Recording video clip 1: turn on the video recorder and set it to video recording mode. Use the lcd screen to frame the recorded scene. 2: press the shutter button ...
Page 17: Taking Still Images
16 • the lcd monitor will display the elapsed time of recorded video. Taking still images 1: turn on the video recorder. 2: set the video recorder to capture mode, the icon appears on the lcd screen. 3: use the lcd screen to frame your subject. 4: hold the video recorder steady and press the shutter...
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17 using the self-timer and burst snapshot when the self-timer is set and activated, the camera will auto-take a picture after the selected delay time. Use the burst snapshot to take pictures continuously. 1: turn the power on, and set the video camera to the capture mode. 2: press the left button t...
Page 19: Using The Zoom Function
18 using the zoom function this camera has a digital zoom function that allows you to zoom in (tele) or zoom out (wide) subjects or recorded scene. 1: turn the camera on and set it to video recording or capture mode. 2: press the t or w buttons to compose the scene as required. T: zoom in for a tele...
Page 20: Menu In Capture Mode
19 to choice desired menu item. 3: press the ok or right button to enter the sub-menu. 4: use the up or down button to select the desired setting. 5: press the ok button to confirm the setting. 6: press the menu button to close the menu. Menu item function movie size select smaller movie size (lower...
Page 21: Capture Menu List
20 2: press the menu button to display the menu. 3: use the up or down button to choose desired menu item. 4: press the ok or right button to enter the submenu. 5: use the up or down button to select the desired item. 6: press the ok button to confirm the setting. 7: press the menu button to close t...
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21 [spot]: the exposure will be metered based only on the spot in the center of the scene white balance adjust the white balance to suit different light sources. There are five items to choose: [auto] / [daylight] / [cloudy] / [fluorescent] / [bulb]. Exposure in unusual ambient conditions such as in...
Page 23: Right Button to Select
22 menu button to display the menu. 2: press the right button to select [setup]. 3: use the up or down button to locate an item. 4: press the ok or right button to enter the submenu. 5: use the up or down button to select the desired item. 6: press the right button to choose on or off and ok button ...
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23 power frequency power (also light) frequency should be set to 60hz or 50hz to match local power supply. [50hz] / [60hz]. Power save to save power the recorder turns off automatically after selected time period: [1min.] / [3min.] / [5min.]. Date & time refer to page 10. Language refer to page 9. T...
Page 25: 5. Playback
24 5. Playback playing back still images 1: turn on the recorder and set to playback mode. The latest recorded file will show on lcd screen. If there are no images stored, a message [no file] appears. 2: press the left or right buttons to browse the previous or next images. Playing back movie clips ...
Page 26: Viewing Thumbnail Size Files
25 pause and press again to continue. Press the right button to fast forward and press the left button to rewind. Other functions in playback mode viewing thumbnail size files press the w/zoom out button to view the file in thumbnail mode. Use the up, down, left, right button to select a file. Press...
Page 27: • The “Key” Icon
26 using up or down button to select the item [yes]. 6: press the ok button to lock/ unlock the current file or all files. 7: press the menu button as necessary to exit. • the “key” icon will display on the lcd screen if the file has been locked. The locked file can not be deleted – unless “un-locke...
Page 28: Ok Button Start Slide Show.
27 playing slide show of still images 1: press the menu button in playback mode. 2: press the up or down button to locate the item [slide show]. 3: press the ok or right button to enter the submenu. [start]: select this item to start slide show mode. [interval]: set the interval time by pressing the...
Page 29: Rotate The Image
28 3: press the ok or right button to enter the submenu: [b&w], [sepia], [negative], [red], [green], [blue], [binarize], [sunset], [warm], [cold], [contrast]. 4: press the up or down button to select an effect changing color tone of the image. 5: press the ok button to confirm the setting. A duplica...
Page 30: Resize
29 resize 1: select an image you want to resize in playback mode. 2: press the menu button to display the menu. 3: press the up or down button to select the item [resize]. 4: press the ok or right button to launch the submenu: 2048x1536/ 1280x960/ 640x480. 5: press the up or down button to select th...
Page 31: 6. Making Connections
30 the ok or shutter button to start recording voice memo. 6: press the shutter button to end the recording. 7: to playback voice memory please first select desired photo with microphone icon and then press the ok/shutter button. • to delete the voice memo please follow above steps 2, 3, 4 and when ...
Page 32: Mode. Turn Off The Camera.
31 you wish to record on the tv screen. 4. In playback mode, all the pictures and video clips stored in the camera can be reviewed and played back on the tv screen. When the tv is connected, the cameras lcd screen becomes blank and tv screen becomes the monitor for your camera. Connecting the video ...
Page 33: Using A Card Reader
32 stored video and still images files. 5: review and copy photos or video files into your computer. Download video and still images to your computer before playing back. Alternatively insert the memory card into a card reader to download files. Using a card reader 1: eject the memory card from the ...
Page 34: 7. Software Installation
33 7. Software installation installing the software supplied installation cd contains bundled arcsoft mediaimpression program and the driver for the camera. • installed driver is necessary to use your camera as pc/ webcam. • installed arcsoft mediaimpression program is useful for editing pictures an...
Page 35: Install Driver
34 click the selected items in the autorun menu to install the software. If the autorun menu does not appear automatically, open the cd-rom in [my computer] or [windows explorer] and double-click the file named [autorun.Exe] to start the program. You can also click [run] in the windows startup menu,...
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35 in setup menu and then select [pccam] option to set the camera to pc cam mode. Connect the recorder to the computer with the usb connector. Run the program amcap on the desktop. When using this function for the first time please select as shown on illustration. Now you can use your recorder as th...
Page 37: 8. Troubleshooting
36 8. Troubleshooting power does not turn on. 1.Batteries are inserted in wrong direction. ★ reinstall batteries in the correct direction. 2.Battery power insufficient ★ reinstall new batteries. Camera does not take pictures. 1. Memory is full. ★ insert a new memory card. 2. Memory card is not forma...
Page 38: 9. Technical Specifications
37 9. Technical specifications video res hd 1280x720, vga 640x480, qvga 320x240 pixels still pictures 8mp(3264x2448);5mp(2592x1944);3mp(2048x1536); 1.3mp(1280x960);vga(640x480);pixels display 2.0" tft color lcd, 270° twist & flip screen focus range 5 feet (1.5m)~ infinity aperture f3.0, f=7.0mm. Fix...
Page 39: 2. System Requirements：
38 tv system ntsc / pal selectable power supply three (3) aaa alkaline 1.5v batteries (not supplied) ambient temperature operating: 0° c to 40° c storage: -20 to 60° c microphone built-in speaker built-in dimensions 4.0 x 1.8 x 2.3 inches (102 x 46 x 58mm) weight approx. 3.7oz (105gms) recorder with...