SiPix StyleCam DV100, Owner'S Manual

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Page 2: ...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 interferenc...

Page 3: ...ausing Equipment Regulations Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Réglement sur le matériel brouilieur du Canada Trademark Recognition 2003 Foxlink Peripherals Inc StyleCam is trademarks of Foxlink Peripherals Inc SiPix is registered by SiPix Group Ltd and used under license MS DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation registered in th...

Page 4: ...Files ______________________________ 11 Identifying Error Messages __________________________________________________ 16 Software Installation ___________________________________________________ 18 Software Overview and Features _____________________________________________ 18 Installing the Software ______________________________________________________ 18 Making Connections _____________________...

Page 5: ...ession and VideoImpression software that make photo and video editing and enhancing fun For more information on how to use ArcSoft PhotoImpression and VideoImpression you may visit its website at www arcsoft com Unpacking the StyleCam DV100 Please open the StyleCam DV100 box and remove all contents If anything is missing or damaged please contact your reseller immediately Your package should conta...

Page 6: ...crophone 1 Lens 2X digital zoom 2 Status LED 3 Microphone 1 Power ON OFF button 2 Menu button 3 Display ON OFF thumbnail button 4 Enter OK button 5 Navigation up button zoom in 6 Navigation right button menu settings 7 Navigation left button menu settings 8 Navigation down button zoom out 9 A V USB ports 10 1 6 TFT color LCD 1 Tripod socket 2 Battery compartment door SD MMC card slot inside this c...

Page 7: ...he battery compartment cover by sliding the door in the direction of the arrow shown on the cover 3 Find the memory card slot that is located along the side of the compartment and insert a SD or MMC card Insert the card so that the label is facing away from inside the batteries 4 Press down on the memory card so that it fits securely inside the slot Close the battery cover to start using the camer...

Page 8: ...eCam DV100 is powered on a splash screen will display briefly and the main menu for either Capture mode or Playback mode will appear depending on which one you selected Note The camera will not power off when you close the LCD screen However the StyleCam DV100 has an auto power off feature that will shut off the camera after 60 seconds of inactivity Identifying Camera Icons Icons Descriptions Powe...

Page 9: ...Capture mode main menu will appear shown above To take a digital video use the Navigation buttons to highlight VIDEO and press the OK button The LCD will display the subject that you re aiming at The video icon and the image counter are shown in blue To begin capturing a digital video press the Shutter button once The capture icon and the counter icon will change to red and the video counter will ...

Page 10: ...ight located on the front of the camera above the microphone Speak clearly near the microphone during recording To stop recording press the Shutter button again The time counter will show the amount of time left to record on the available memory Note The audio will record even if the LCD screen is closed Advanced Features Using 2X Digital Zoom Video The StyleCam DV100 allows you to zoom in on your...

Page 11: ...amera begins to record a video Using 2X Digital Zoom Still Image The StyleCam DV100 allows you to zoom in on your subject before taking a picture Please follow the instructions below to use the 2X digital zoom 1 Set the image resolution to your desired quality superfine fine or economy 2 Before pressing the Shutter button to shoot a picture press the Navigation up button to zoom in on your subject...

Page 12: ... screens From the Capture main menu use the Navigation buttons to highlight either VIDEO or STILL IMAGE and then press the OK button On the next screen press the Navigation right button and the following sub menu will appear The following are the options for video and still image Language Quality White balance Self timer Time date Format Anti flicker Time date stamp still image only LANGUAGE From ...

Page 13: ...up down right left buttons to scroll through and modify each value When you re done scroll to the OK on the bottom and press the OK button FORMAT From the sub menu highlight FORMAT and press the Navigation right button The screen shown on the left will appear Use the Navigation up down buttons to highlight YES or NO and press the OK button Note If files are saved on both internal memory and the me...

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Page 15: ...ou cannot delete it TV OUTPUT This feature allows you to view your digital video on a TV set From the sub menu use the Navigation up down buttons to highlight TV OUTPUT and press the Navigation right button You will see two options NTSC or PAL NTSC US CANADA PAL EUROPE Use the Navigation up down buttons to highlight NTSC or PAL according to your region and press the OK button Note You need to conn...

Page 16: ...internal memory or the memory card used From the sub menu use the Navigation up down buttons to highlight ERASE and press the Navigation right button Another screen will appear with two options Erase THIS or Erase ALL To erase the CURRENT image showing on the LCD screen highlight THIS press the OK button and the image will be deleted To erase ALL of the images saved on the memory highlight ALL and...

Page 17: ... highlight TV OUTPUT and press the Navigation right button You will see two options NTSC or PAL NTSC US CANADA PAL EUROPE Use the Navigation up down buttons to highlight NTSC or PAL according to your region and press the OK button Note You need to connect the StyleCam DV100 to the TV with the supplied AV cable before you can view your files on the TV Please refer to Making Connections for detailed...

Page 18: ...utton to exit the thumbnail screen Playback Mode Audio Files From the Playback main menu use the Navigation up down buttons to highlight AUDIO and press the OK button A blank screen will appear shown below on the left press the Navigation right button to bring up the audio sub menu shown below on the right Playback Audio Sub Menu The Playback audio sub menu offers the following features Erase Lock...

Page 19: ...dio files highlight ALL and press the OK button To unlock the audio file s highlight THIS or ALL again and press the OK button Note once you lock an audio file you cannot delete it Identifying Error Messages The StyleCam DV100 camera will display an error message if an operation is inaccessible The chart below illustrates these error messages that you may run into while using the StyleCam DV100 Er...

Page 20: ... appear This error message will appear under the following Playback modes Video Still image Audio If a video still image or audio file is locked and you re trying to erase this file then this error message will appear to warn you that the file is protected The error message will appear under the following Playback modes Video Still image Audio ...

Page 21: ...ing Includes templates to create calendars and greeting cards Features step by step instructions to create exciting panoramas ArcSoft VideoImpression 1 7 Provides easy to use tools for video editing and organization Offers tools to edit and combine video files create new movies from other video animation and image files Features cool transitions to add to your video clips Supports dual soundtrack ...

Page 22: ...mpt you to restart your system Please save and close all running programs to prevent any loss of data Select Yes I want to restart my computer now and click OK to finish the installation of your software After restarting your computer the driver will automatically install the Acrobat Reader program Note Please keep the CD inside your CD ROM drive after restarting the computer You may remove the CD...

Page 23: ...software that you chose The installation will be in the order of the menu above 3 When you finish installing ALL software select Yes I want to restart my computer now and click Finish Note It is important that you save and close all running programs before starting your computer For information on how to use ArcSoft PhotoImpression and VideoImpression please visit its website at www arcsoft com ...

Page 24: ...and DV100 video camera driver If you encounter a message on Windows XP shown below that warns you the drivers are not certified please ignore this message and click Continue Anyway Installing the driver will not harm your computer in any way Please wait until the hardware drivers install before you use the camera 7 When the installation completes you may start to use the StyleCam DV100 to download...

Page 25: ...u can select the operations offered by Windows to download view or play your digital files shown below 4 If you re using Windows 98 98se Me 2000 go to My Computer and open Removable Disk D or the next available letter for the removable disk You will see a folder called DCIM is inside this drive Double click to open this folder and then double click to open the next folder 100SIPIX Your video image...

Page 26: ...ion 2 Set the Capture Playback switch to Capture mode and power on the camera 3 Launch ArcSoft PhotoImpression by clicking Start Programs ArcSoft ArcSoft PhotoImpression PhotoImpression 4 0 4 From the File menu on the top bar select Open 5 Use the drop down list to locate Removable Disk D or the next available letter for the removable disk 6 Open the folders DCIM 100SIPIX 7 Your digital files are ...

Page 27: ... ArcSoft VideoImpression 1 Set the Capture Playback switch to Capture mode and press the Power button to power on the camera 2 From the main menu highlight PC using the Navigation down button and press the OK button to select it 3 The following screen will appear Press the Navigation right button again to bring up the sub menu 4 Use the Navigation up down button to highlight PC CAM and press the O...

Page 28: ...7 6 Click New and then Capture from VideoImpression screens 7 The StyleCam DV100 will start to capture live video 8 Click the Record button on the VideoImpression screen to record the video To learn more about how to use ArcSoft VideoImpression 1 7 please visit www arcsoft com or contact ArcSoft technical support ...

Page 29: ...gth 8 5mm 43mm equivalent on a 35mm camera Focus range Fixed 43 3 1 1m infinity Lens aperture F3 5 Shutter speed 1 1000 sec electronic White balance Auto ISO Sensitivity Auto Exposure Auto Zoom 2X digital zoom LCD Display 1 6 TFT color LCD Microphone Built in Computer interface USB v1 1 standard mini B type USB v2 0 full speed compatible Power source 2 AA alkaline or Ni NM batteries Power saving A...

Page 30: ...after 60 seconds Make sure the camera s power is ON before taking a picture The camera won t take a picture Is the camera connected to a computer The camera s buttons are not functional when connected to a PC Disconnect the camera to take more pictures The pictures are blurry The camera or subject was moving when the picture was taken Hold the camera steady to take pictures Or use a tripod and set...

Page 31: ...about the possibility of such damages arising out of use of the product shall be limited to the amounts paid by purchaser for such product This warranty is only valid within the boundaries and territories of the USA and Canada SiPix is not responsible for costs incurred due to shipping insurance customs or duties SiPix is not responsible for non traceable packages or packages shipped without a val...

Page 32: ...RMA Return Merchandise Authorization number 2 Print your RMA number on the OUTSIDE of the original shipping carton in large print written in black ink next to the shipping label 3 Include a copy of the bill of sale with the returned product 4 Unless otherwise instructed do not return any manuals or software when returning items for repair 5 Ship to SiPix via a traceable shipping method and retain ...

Page 33: ...rmation is provided in detail For additional information or assistance users should visit the SiPix Web site as tutorials updated drivers frequently asked questions and news updates are available www sipixdigital com support Should you require further assistance you may contact SiPix technical support representatives by calling 510 651 9199 SiPix Technical Support is available from 8 AM to 6 PM PS...

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Page 35: ...Users with questions or concerns of a technical nature should first refer to the product manual as usage and troubleshooting information is provided in detail For additional information or assistance users should visit the SiPix Website as tutorials updated drivers frequently asked questions and news updates are available www sipixdigital com support For technical support please call 886 2 8792 95...