AGFA APDV1019 User Manual

							 
 
    
    
 
 
     
User’s Manual 
HD-DV Camcorder   
						

							 
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Table of Contents 
Preface .............................................................................. v 
About this manual ................................. ............................ v 
Copyright ........................................................................... v 
Precautions ....................................... ............................... vi 
Before You Start .................................. ........................... viii 
1 Introducing the camera ............................ . 1 
1.1 System requirements ............................................... 1 
1.2 Features .................................................................. 1 
1.3 Unpacking the video camera ........................ .......... 2 
1.4 About the camera ................................................... 3 
1.4.1 Front view ................................................... 3 
1.4.2 Top view ..................................................... 3 
1.4.3 Bottom view ....................................... ........ 4 
1.4.4 Right view ................................................... 4 
1.4.5 Back view .................................................... 5 
1.4.6 LCD Panel ......................................... .......... 5 
1.4.7 Adjusting the LCD display ....................... 6 
1.4.8 About the LEDs .................................... ...... 9 
2 Getting started ................................... ....... 10 
2.1 Inserting an SD card ............................................ 10 
2.2 Inserting the batteries ........................................... 11 
2.3 Charging the battery............................... .............. 12 
2.4 Turning on the video camera ....................... ........ 12  
						

							 
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2.5 Changing modes ................................................... 13 
2.6 Before you start .................................................... 13 
2.6.1 Setting the date and time ........................  13 
2.6.2 Setting the language ................................ 14 
2.6.3 Setting the beep ........................................ 15 
2.7 Shoot/Playback video .............................. ............. 16 
2.7.1 Shooting a video clip ............................. .. 16 
2.7.2 Playing the video clip .............................. 18 
2.8 Taking/viewing pictures ........................................ 19 
2.8.1 Taking a still picture ................................ 19 
2.8.2 Viewing images ........................................ 20 
2.9 Connecting to a computer .......................... .......... 21 
2.10 Connecting to a standard TV ....................... ........ 21 
2.11 Connecting to an HDTV ...................................... 22 
3 Using the camera .................................. .... 23 
3.1 Movie mode .......................................................... 23 
3.1.1 Movie mode ........................................ ...... 23 
3.1.2 Using the macro function ....................... 24 
3.1.3 Using the zoom function ......................... 2 5 
3.1.4 Using the LED light ................................. 25 
3.1.5 Quick access controls ............................. . 25 
3.2 Photo mode ........................................................... 26 
3.2.1 Photo mode icons .................................. ... 26 
3.2.2 Using the macro function ....................... 27 
3.2.3 Using the zoom function ......................... 2 7  
						

							 
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3.2.4 Using the LED light ................................. 27 
3.2.5 Quick access controls ............................. . 27 
3.3 Movie Playback mode ........................................... 28 
3.3.1 Movie Playback mode icons ................... 28 
3.4 Photo Playback mode ........................................... 30 
3.4.1 Photo Playback mode icons .................... 30 
3.5 Thumbnail mode .................................................. 31 
3.6 USB mode ............................................................. 31 
4 Using the menus ................................... .... 32 
4.1 Movie menu .......................................................... 32 
4.1.1. White balance ..................................... ...... 32 
4.1.2. Video resolution .................................. ..... 33 
4.1.3. Color effect................................................ 34 
4.1.4. Night mode ........................................ ....... 35 
4.1.5. Video quality ............................................ 36 
4.2 Movie playback menu ............................... ............ 37 
4.2.1 Delete ......................................................... 37 
4.2.2 Protect ........................................... ............ 39 
4.2.3 Autoplay .......................................... ......... 40 
4.2.4 Volume ...................................................... 41 
4.3 Photo menu ........................................ .................. 42 
4.3.1 White balance ..................................... ...... 42 
4.3.2 Resolution ................................................. 43 
4.3.3 Color effect................................................ 44 
4.3.4 Night mode ........................................ ....... 45  
						

							 
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4.3.5 Selftimer .................................................... 46 
4.3.6 Photo quality ..................................... ....... 47 
4.4 Photo playback menu ............................... ............ 48 
4.4.1 Delete ......................................................... 48 
4.4.2 Protect ........................................... ............ 50 
4.4.3 Slide show ........................................ ......... 51 
4.5 System menu ....................................... .................. 52 
4.5.1 Setting the beep .................................. ...... 52 
4.5.2 Date/time ................................................. 52 
4.5.3 Auto power off .................................... ..... 52 
4.5.4 TV standard .............................................. 53 
4.5.5 Format ....................................................... 54 
4.5.6 Default ....................................................... 55 
4.5.7 Language .......................................... ........ 55 
4.5.8 Frequency ................................................. 56 
Appendix .......................................... .................. 57 
Specifications .................................................................. 57 
Troubleshooting ................................... ........................... 60  
						

							 
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Preface 
Congratulations on your purchase of this advanced video camera. 
Ensure that you read this manual carefully and keep  it in a safe 
place for future reference. 
About this manual 
Every effort has been made to ensure that the conte nts of this 
manual are correct and up to date. However, no guar antee is made 
regarding the accuracy of the contents. If the cont ents of this 
manual do not tally with the camera, please take th e camera as a 
criterion, and our company reserves the right to ch ange the 
contents or technical rules without notice in advan ce. Also, the 
manufacturer reserves the right to change the techn ical specification 
in advance without notice.  
If the accessories do not tally with the actual pac kage, please take 
the actual package as a criterion.  
Copyright 
© Copyright 2009. 
All rights reserved. No part of this publication ma y be reproduced, 
transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval sys tem or translated 
into any language or computer language, in any form  or by any 
means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, m anual or 
otherwise, without the prior written permission of  the 
manufacturer.  
						

							 
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Precautions 
General precautions 
  Do not use or store the product in dusty, dirty, or  sandy areas, 
as its components may be damaged. 
   Do not store the product in a hot environment. High  
temperatures can shorten the life of electronic dev ices, damage 
batteries and warp or melt certain plastics. 
   Do not store the product in cold areas. When the pr oduct 
warms up to its normal temperature, moisture can fo rm inside, 
which may damage the electronic circuits. 
   Do not attempt to open the casing or attempt your o wn repairs. 
High-voltage internal components create the risk of  electric 
shock when exposed. 
   Do not drop or knock the product. Rough handling ma y 
damage the internal components. 
   Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents or st rong 
detergents to clean the product. Wipe the product w ith a 
slightly damp soft cloth. 
   Do not fire the white LED light while it is too clo se to the 
subjects eyes. Intense light from the flash can ca use eye 
damage if it is fired too close to the eyes. When u sing the 
white LED light, the camera should be at least one  meter from 
the eyes of the subject. 
   Do not open battery cover while an image is being r ecorded. 
Doing so will not only make storage of the current  image 
impossible, it can also corrupt other image data al ready stored 
in file. 
   If the product or any of its accessories are not wo rking 
properly, take them to your nearest qualified servi ce center. 
The personnel there will assist you and if necessar y, arrange 
for the product to be repaired.  
						

							 
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    Test for proper operation before using the camera. 
Notes on the LCD Screen 
Be very careful to ensure the fluid contained in th e LCD screen does 
not escape if the screen becomes cracked or damaged . If this occurs, 
follow these steps:     If the fluids make contact with skin, wipe it with  a clean cloth 
then rinse with a large amount of water. 
   If the fluid makes contact with eyes, wash eyes wit h clean 
water for at least 15 minutes and go to the hospita l as soon as 
possible. 
   If the fluid is swallowed, first rinse mouth with w ater, then 
drink a large amount of water and induce vomiting.  Go to the 
hospital as soon as possible. 
Operation conditions   
   This camera is designed for use in temperatures ran ging from 
0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F). 
   Do not use or keep the camera in the following area s: 
- In areas subject to direct sunlight  
- In areas subject to high humidity or dust 
- Near air conditioners, heaters, or other areas su bject to   
  temperature extremes  
- Inside of a closed vehicle, especially one parked  in the sun. 
- In areas subject to strong vibration 
Power supply 
   Use only the type of battery that came with your ca mera. 
Using any other type of battery may damage the equi pment 
and invalidate the warranty.  
						

							 
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  Ensure the battery is inserted correctly. Inserting  the battery 
incorrectly can cause damage to the product and pos sibly start 
a fire. 
   Remove the battery to avoid the fluid leakage if th e camera is 
not going to be used for a long time. 
   If the battery is crushed or damaged, remove it imm ediately to 
avoid the battery fluid leakage and abnormal expans ion. 
Before You Start 
Take some test shots before performing a formal  
recording.
  
Before taking pictures with this DV camera in any important 
occasion (such as a wedding ceremony or an overseas  trip), do test 
the DV camera beforehand to ensure that it function s properly. Any 
additional loss caused by the malfunction of this p roduct (such as 
costs of photography or any loss of benefit generat ed by the 
photography) is not the responsibility of the manuf acturer and no 
compensation will be given for it.  
Copyright information 
Take care to observe No Photography notices in ce rtain locations. 
In these cases, you cannot record any live performa nce, 
improvisation or exhibits, even for personal purpos es. Any transfer 
of pictures or memory card data must be conducted u nder the 
constraints of copyright law.