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Manual abstract: 53) Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing this hard disk camera. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in pages 4 and 5 to ensure safe use of this product. LYT1537-016A EN 2 EN Major Features The camera has a built-in high-capacity HDD (hard disk drive) that enables you to record videos and still images in massive quantities. To record videos ( pg. 16) To playback videos ( pg. 26) To record still images ( pg. 20) To playback still images ( pg.
In this case, battery charge starts if the battery is attached to the camera. Format recording medium before use Before using this camera, format the built-in hard disk or SD cards. This will also ensure stable speeds and operation when accessing the recording medium. ( pg. 39) Make sure you hold the camera correctly during recording Do not cover the area near the lens, stereo microphone, or camera sensor with your finger or other object while recording. ( pg.
Connecting cables (Audio/Video, S-Video, etc.) to the camera and leaving it on top of the TV is not recommended, as tripping on the cables will cause the camera to fall, resulting in damage. CAUTION: To avoid electric shock or damage to the unit, first firmly insert the small end of the power cord into the AC Adapter until it is no longer wobbly, and then plug the larger end of the power cord into an AC outlet. NOTES: The rating plate and safety caution are on the bottom and/or the back of the main unit.
Any commercial use without proper permission is prohibited. (Even if you record an event such as a show, performance or exhibition for personal enjoyment, it is strongly recommended that you obtain permission beforehand.) SOME DO'S AND DON'TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured.
51 MENU SETTINGS Changing the Menu Settings .52 Common Menus for All Modes 53 Video Recording Menus 55 Video Playback Menus 56 Still Image Recording Menus . 57 Still Image Playback Menus . 57 3) Operate 1) and 2) continuously: Select Set Press /// to select, then press 49. Icons at the top of pages EN 27 FURTHER INFORMATION Troubleshooting 58 Warning Indications .62 Cleaning the Camera 64 Cautions .
32) N Audio/Video Output Connector [AV] O USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connector ( SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND USB CONNECTION GUIDE) P DC Input Connector [DC] ( pg. 12) Be careful not to cover W, X, Y and Z during shooting. Carrying or holding the camera by the LCD monitor can result in dropping the unit, or in a malfunction. ATTENTION: 12 EN Necessary Settings before Use 3 Charge the battery pack by connecting to the AC adapter. Open the cover. Be sure to configure the following three settings before use.
The recordable time display should only be used as a guide. It is displayed in 10 minute units. NOTE: Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel surfaces. It could tip over, causing serious damage to the camera. EN 15 When Using an SD Card By default, the HDD is set as the recording medium. If you want to record to an SD card, the following three operations need to be performed. Change the recording medium Preparation: Set the power switch to or DIS CAMERA SETTING BASIC SETTING .
Preparation: Set the power switch to Set the MODE switch to 1 2 Select [REGISTER EVENT]. Select Set 3 Select [ON/SELECT]. Select Set 1 1 SELECT EVENT VACATION 1/3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 NON SECTION NEXT PAGE 4 Select the event that you want to register the file to. Select Set To select a different destination, select [NEXT PAGE]. To cancel the event registration, select [NON SECTION]. The selected event is displayed on the screen. Press the REC/SNAP button to start recording.
Power off Playback Recording Lock button . 2 Set the MODE switch to : Video mode : Still image mode . The camera is programmed to record still images on the built-in hard disk when it is shipped from the factory. To change the recording medium, see page 15. Zoom Lever 3 Press the REC/SNAP button to start recording. 40 FINE PHOTO The PHOTO indicator appears during recording. LIGHT/INFO To check how the image looks before recording, press the REC/SNAP button halfway and hold.
Settings ([ ] = Factory-preset) For video recording [AUTO]: The brightness is adjusted automatically. 6 to +6: Corrects the brightness within this range in increments of 1. Use / to set the value. To lock the exposure When the menu disappears after you finish configuring the setting, press and hold 49 for more than 2 seconds. The indicator appears. AF (Manual Focus) Adjusts the focus. [AUTO]: The focus is adjusted automatically. : Adjusts the focus manually. Use / to set the focus.
The indicator appears. To cancel spot exposure control Press ( ) once so that the indicator disappears. 16:9 The indicator appears. To cancel backlight compensation Press ( ) twice so that the indicator disappears. 26 EN Video Playback Set the power switch to Slide while pressing down the lock button. Power off Playback Recording Lock button Zoom Lever/Speaker Volume Control VIDEO 53/53 1 . 2 Set the MODE switch to : Video mode : Still image mode .
Alternatively, select the file on the index screen. 3 Select the recording date. Select Set 20.08.2006 1 1/7 DELETE? Remaining files: 0059 EXECUTE CANCEL To display all the files, select [ALL SCENES]. You can select the file that you want to delete by pressing / . 4 Select the desired file. Select Set During playback, mark appears on the top left corner of the screen. 2 Select [EXECUTE]. Select Set To exit the file delete screen Select [CANCEL] in step 2. To change the event registration of a file ( pg.
EN 33 Playback Using the Remote Control A battery is included inside the remote control at the time of purchase. Remove the insulation sheet before use. Buttons and Functions Beam Effective Area Effective distance for indoor use: 5m Remote Sensor NOTE: The transmitted beam may not be effective or may cause incorrect operation when the remote sensor is directly exposed to sunlight or powerful lighting. A Infrared Beam Transmitting Window B ZOOM (T/W) Buttons Zoom In/Out ( pg. 18, 21) pg.
VIDEO 53/53 2 DELETE? Remaining files: 0059 EXECUTE CANCEL You can select the file that you want to delete by pressing / . 3 Select [EXECUTE]. Select Set Controls in this section MODE Switch Power Switch / 49 / / / To exit the file delete screen Select [CANCEL] in step 3. Zoom Lever NOTE: If you press during recording mode, the file recorded most recently will be deleted.
EXECUTE CANCEL EN 39 Formatting a Recording Medium You can format (initialise) the built-in hard disk (HDD) or SD cards. You have to format newlypurchased SD cards with this camera before using them. This will also ensure stable speeds and operation when accessing the recording medium. Be aware that all files and data including protected files will be erased by the formatting process. Preparation: Set the power switch to or DIS CAMERA SETTING BASIC SETTING .
Sliding the zoom lever towards W returns to the index screen. EDITING/PRINTING Select a new event to register the file to. 42 EN Playlists Creating Playlists After performing "To display the playlist screen" ( pg. 42) What is a Playlist? It is a list that enables you to organise recorded videos in order of preference. To display the playlist screen Preparation: Set the power switch to Set the MODE switch to REC MEDIA SETTING DATE/DISPLAY CHANGE EVENT REG. 3 Select [NEW LIST].
To return to the playback screen, slide the zoom lever to T. 3 Press / to select [EDIT], then press 49. 4 Press / to select the playlist you want to edit, then press 49. To add or delete files, follow the steps 5 to 8 in "Creating Playlists" ( pg. 42). Changing Playlist Names The default name of a playlist is its creation date and time. 3 Press / to select [RENAME], then press 49. 4 Press / to select the desired playlist, then press 49. 5 Press / / / to select the desired letter, then press 49.
( pg. 45) After performing step 1-3 Set SET 4 Select and set items as follows. [DPOF PRINT] [PRINT] Select 5 Select the desired Image. Select NUMBER OF PRINTS Set To confirm the DPOF setting, press / to select [CHECK SETTINGS], then press 49. After that, press MENU to return to the previous menu.
An individual date or individual playlist becomes one title. The discs are configured so that playback begins automatically when they are inserted in devices. To display the top menu, press the corresponding menu button of the other device. 25. 10. 2006 DVD 01 23:09 7/53 11:00 13:00 1 ALL DISCS DVD1 10.10.2006 11.10.2006 DVD2 12. 10.2006 DVD3 13.10.2006 To display other pages, use these arrows. BOSTON 07. 10. 2006 BOSTON 09. 10. 2006 BOSTON 11. 10.
To return to the normal screen Press MENU. To display the operation guide Press INFO when the menu screen is displayed. (The operation guide is not displayed depending on the type of the menu.) To remove the operation guide, press INFO again. NOTE: Even if the menu item is displayed, some items cannot be set depending on the selected mode (video/still image, recording/playback). In this case, sub menus cannot be accessed and settings cannot be changed.
13 EN 55 Menus CLOCK ADJUST Enables you to set the time. Settings ([ ] = Factory-preset) DATE / TIME DATE ORDER: year.month.day / month. day.year / [day.month.year] TIME: [24H] / 12H OFF: Turns off the on-screen display. [ON]: Turns on the on-screen display. 13 DATE DISPLAY ORDER Enables you to set the date and time display format. DISPLAY Video Recording Menus Menus REGISTER EVENT Enables you to turn on/off event registration for any videos before starting recording.
After you select this menu, connect the camera to a printer with the USB cable. [OFF] / SEPIA / MONOTONE 46 EFFECT These are special playback effects. They add effects that alter colour tones. 34 [CURRENT] / FILE SELECT / PROTECT ALL / CANCEL ALL [CURRENT] / FILE SELECT / DELETE ALL 37 PROTECT Enables you to perform operations related to protecting files. 38 DELETE Enables you to perform operations related to deleting files.
54 FURTHER INFORMATION 60 EN Troubleshooting (Continued) Trouble Action Recording (Continued) The LCD monitor indications blink. Digital zoom does not work. The recorded image is white. The focus is not adjusted automatically. Certain modes of program AE, effect, DIS, and other functions that cannot be used together are selected at the same time. Set [ZOOM] to [64X] or [800X]. Digital zoom is not available in the still image recording mode.
Appears when the SD card is not inserted to the SD slot for file copy/move operation. Appears when there are no JPEG (still image) files to be copied or moved in recording media. EN 63 Indication NUMBER OF FOLDERS OVERFLOW MEMORY CARD ERROR! REINSERT CARD OR CHANGE CARD. FILE SYSTEM MAY HAVE PROBLEM. FORMAT IS RECOMMENDED AFTER COPYING WANTED DATA. Meaning Appears when the number of folders exceeds the limit for file copy/move operation. Appears when the camera does not recognise the loaded SD card.
Be careful not to damage the monitor. To clean the lens Wipe gently with lens cleaning paper. NOTES: Avoid using strong cleaning agents such as benzine or alcohol. Cleaning should be done only after the battery pack has been removed or other power units have been disconnected. Mould may form if the lens is left dirty. When using a cleaner or chemically treated cloth, refer to the cautions for each product. Cautions Battery Packs The supplied battery Terminals pack is a lithium-ion battery.
open the camera's chassis disassemble or modify the unit short-circuit the terminals of the battery pack.
2 V (Using battery pack) Power consumption Approx. 3.9 (4.1)* W * When using the LED light Dimensions (W x H x D) 68 mm x 69 mm x 109 mm Weight Approx. 340 g (without battery, lens cap and strap) Approx. 400 g (incl. battery, lens cap and strap) Operating temperature 0°C to 40°C Operating humidity 35% to 80% Storage temperature 20°C to 50°C Pickup 1/6" (800,000 pixels) CCD Lens F 2.0 to 4.5, f = 2.3 mm to 73.6 mm, 32:1 power zoom lens Filter diameter ø30.5 mm LCD monitor 2.
69) f : Continuous Shooting Mode Indicator g Shooting Indicator ( pg. 20) h Self-Timer Recording Indicator ( EN 71 During Video Playback During Still Image Playback 10. 11. 2006 11:30 10. 11. 2006 a Mode Indicator ( pg. 26) b : Playlist Playback Indicator (Appears when playing back a playlist. pg. 44) : Event Search Playback Indicator (Appears when playing back a video file from the event search. pg. 29) : Date Search Playback Indicator (Appears when playing back a video file from the date search. pg.
