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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. 

Pertinent testing documentation is available for verification. 

 
Preface                                                            

Thank  you  for  purchasing  this  Digital  Video  Recorder.  Please  read  this  Manual  carefully 

and keep in a safe place for further reference. 

Note:  The  product  Specifications  and  these  operating  instructions  are  printed  based  on 

latest  available  information  and  are  subject  to  change  without  prior  notice.  The 

specifications of the particular video camera recorder you have purchased may slightly vary 

from this printed data.

 

 

Maintenance and precautions for the video recorder  

Recorder  is  not  waterproof.  Keep  and  store  your  recorder  away  from  humidity,  dust  and 
harmful chemicals. Do not use any organic solvent to clean lens. Do not store or operate the 
camera in extremely hot or cold temperatures. Keep recorder clean and take care to avoid 
scratching or damaging the housing and the lens. Blow dust away and use soft cloth if the 
lens becomes dirty or contaminated. 
Remove batteries if you are not planning to use camera for extended time 

Summary of Contents for HDV146

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Page 2: ...r SD Memory card 4 Accessories 5 Know Your Camera 6 Buttons and Function Indicators 7 Getting Started 8 Basic Functions 10 Advanced Functions 11 Setting Date and Time 12 Video Recording available opti...

Page 3: ...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...

Page 4: ...rmation and are subject to change without prior notice The specifications of the particular video camera recorder you have purchased may slightly vary from this printed data Maintenance and precaution...

Page 5: ...Keep the card away from strong magnetic field and dirty harsh environment Note If your SD card has been used previously with other devices cameras or is brand new the card may require to be formatted...

Page 6: ...Memory 512MB or higher Audio Video Card Direct X8 Audio Video Card Hard Drive space 1GB or higher available memory space USB port Standard USB1 1 or USB2 0 port Accessories The following accessories...

Page 7: ...6 Know Your Camera...

Page 8: ...o select the PLAYBACK Mode or exit return to Recording MODE UP Button Recording MODE press UP to remove icons from LCD screen or dim the screen MENU selected press to scroll UP available options DOWN...

Page 9: ...g Started Note Your recorder requires batteries and SD SDHC Memory Card inserted to operate These are not supplied and should be obtained separately SD SDHC memory card with capacity up to 8GB may be...

Page 10: ...rting and taking video or still images Turn OFF the video recorder before inserting removing or changing the memory card Insert the memory card according to the position mark Do not force If the card...

Page 11: ...e when you turn the Power ON recorder will be set in Video Recording mode Basic Functions Video Recording mode selected Press the Shutter Button to start recording the video clip press the Shutter But...

Page 12: ...or the Right button to enter available sub menu Press Up Down button to scroll to intended option and press OK button to confirm setting Press the Menu button to exit the Video or Still photo Menu mo...

Page 13: ...tton to select desired numbers date time see highlighted digits Press the UP DOWN button to adjust then press OK to confirm You may press the MENU Button to cancel and exit setting Note that you need...

Page 14: ...lect Yes option LCD screen information Below are images of the LCD screen with related icons and information visible when the recorder is set to Video Recording or the Still Photo Mode Video Recording...

Page 15: ...14 Still Photo mode...

Page 16: ...ding Time Indicates the remaining available Video Recording time 4 SD Card SD card is inserted 5 Battery status Indicates batteries status shown 2 3 left 6 LED Supporting Lamp The LED Supporting Lamp...

Page 17: ...o Recording mode and press the MENU Button to select available options Press UP DOWN Buttons to scroll options press OK or RIGHT to enter sub menu and display available settings Main Menu Sub menu Exp...

Page 18: ...re is measured in central spot of the recorded scene Auto Automatic White Balance suggested for typical use default Daylight Suitable for a bright clear sky Cloudy Suitable for overcast sky Fluorescen...

Page 19: ...3Mpix Resolution Resolution 640x480 0 3Mpix Resolution Super Fine Super Fine Image quality Fine Good Image quality Quality Normal Normal Image quality Center Exposure is measured in central area of t...

Page 20: ...ight Exposure EV Adjusts scene brightness use LEFT RIGHT Buttons Off Self timer is off status Self timer 2s 2 sec delay self timer mode Self timer 10 10 sec delay self timer mode Driver Mode Burst Tak...

Page 21: ...ional buttons To exit from Pan and Zoom status press OK button again You can view other photos or video files by pressing Left Right keys Thumbnail mode Press Zoom Out button to enter the Thumbnail Pl...

Page 22: ...ion Lock Unlock One Locks Unlock selected file Lock All Locks All files Lock Unlock All Unlock All files One Deletes current file Delete All Deletes All files Start Starts slide show Interval 1sec 10s...

Page 23: ...y recorded Video Clips you have two available options Lock and Delete options are the same as Playback Photo Options explained above on page 20 22 Internal Setting Available Options You can change Int...

Page 24: ...WN Button to choose desired Menu and press OK or RIGHT Button to enter into the corresponding sub menu Press UP DOWN Button to select desired setting option then press OK confirm your setting Press th...

Page 25: ...3 3 is the loudest 50Hz Setting for 50HZ electric power frequency Power Frequency 60Hz Setting for 60HZ electric power frequency 1min Auto Power OFF after 1 min 3min Auto Power OFF after 3 min Power...

Page 26: ...USB output is set to MSDC mode Mass Storage Media USB PCCAM USB output is set to PCCAM mode Web Cam OFF The Start up Image mode is disabled System Default image stored in the camera is set as Start up...

Page 27: ...to computer it is strongly recommended that you first install programs from supplied CD Installing and using Magix software Please refer to pages 28 29 for Driver and Software installation instruction...

Page 28: ...corder Open the folders and find your recorded Videos and Photos You may open any files to review pictures or playback video using typical programs installed on your computer or you may simply store s...

Page 29: ...r and provided software MAGIX Video easy SE MAGIX Photo Manager 9 for photo and video processing Installation interface Please insert the CD into the CD ROM the system will automatically run the insta...

Page 30: ...iver In the installation wizard window click the Install Driver button and follow the wizard to install step by step Please restart the PC after installing the driver Run the software MAGIX Video easy...

Page 31: ...way to review your recorded video and still pictures on the TV screen Use supplied TV AV cable and connect TV AV connector of the recorder with AV input of your TV Set your TV to the AV input mode and...

Page 32: ...ilable MODES Video Recording Still Photo taking Playback File Format JPEG AVI Memory Slot for External SD card up to 8GB capacity SD card not supplied Zoom Digital 4 X range Screen 2 0 TFT LCD Self Ti...

Page 33: ...ion Cause Remedy Insufficient power please install new batteries The video recorder can not be turned ON Batteries installed incorrectly Reinstall batteries note correct polarity alignment The SD Card...

Page 34: ...remaining please replace the batteries Automatic shutdown To save power the video recorder automatically shuts down after one minute three or five minutes of inactivity Video or Photo file can not be...

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