AIPTEK AHD-H12 EXTREME User Manual

AIPTEK AHD-H12 EXTREME User Manual

Aiptek ahd-h12 extreme: user guide
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Welcome:
Dear user, thanks for purchasing this product.
Much investment in time and effort has gone into its development, and it is our hope
that it will give you many years of trouble-free service.

Safety Notice:

1. Do not drop, puncture or disassemble the device; otherwise the warranty will be voided.
2. Avoid all contact with water, and dry hands before using.
3. Do not expose the device to high temperature or leave it in direct sunlight. Doing so may
damage the device.
4. Use the device with care. Avoid pressing hard on the device.
5. For your own safety, avoid using the device when there is a storm or lightning.
damage.
7. Remove the battery during long periods between usage, as a deteriorated battery may affect
the functionality of the device.
8. Remove the battery if it shows signs of leaking or distortion.
9. Use only the accessories supplied by the manufacturer.
10. Keep the device out of the reach of infants.
11. Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
12. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
FCC Compliance Statement:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subjected 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.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in residential
installations. 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 interference to radio or television equipment reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-Move the equipment away from the receiver.
-Plug the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions.
by the party responsible for compliance could void Your authority to operate such equipment.
If the time arises to throw away your product, please
recycle all the components possible.
Batteries and rechargeable batteries are not to be
disposed in your domestic waste! Please recycle
them at your local recycling point.
Together we can help to protect the environment.

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  • Page 1: Safety Notice

    Welcome: Dear user, thanks for purchasing this product. Much investment in time and effort has gone into its development, and it is our hope that it will give you many years of trouble-free service. Safety Notice: 1. Do not drop, puncture or disassemble the device; otherwise the warranty will be voided. 2.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Getting Started... 1 Knowing your camcorder parts ... 1 Buttons Introduction... 2 Installing the battery... 3 Charging the battery ... 3 Inserting a memory card (optional) ... 3 Turning on/off your camcorder... 3 Setting language... 4 Reading LCD indicators... 4 Basic Operations ...
  • Page 3: Getting Started

    Getting Started Knowing your camcorder parts AV-out LCD monitor Lens Flash strobe Video light HDMI Out USB connector Internal stereo Microphone Tripod socket LED indicator External Microphone SD/Battery compartment...
  • Page 4: Buttons Introduction

    Buttons Introduction Power button Delete button Macro mode switch MODE button Menu button OK key/ Joystick 5-way Flash switch Video light switch Zoom (in/out) button Shutter button Record button Playback button Icon Display switch...
  • Page 5: Installing The Battery

    Installing the battery 1. Press the Push cover down. 2. Place the accessory Li-Ion battery into the compartment until it is locked by the latch. Note that the metallic contacts must be aligned with the contacts in the compartment. 3. After the battery is properly installed, close the battery compartment cover.
  • Page 6: Setting Language

    Setting language 1. Power on the camcorder. 2. Press the MODE key to enter the MODE menu. 3. Use the Joystick switch to select the Settings mode and press OK to enter the menu screen. 4. Use the Joystick to select the Language item, and then Press OK to 5.
  • Page 7: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations Recording a video clip 1. Adjust the focus: Normally the camcorder can auto focus without adjusting focus. If you want to take close-up pictures, you can use the Joystick to move up to switch to Macro mode ( 2.
  • Page 8: Recording A Voice Clip

    You may select the appropriate video resolution for your situation by pressing the Menu button, then use the Joystick button to select the Video resolution item, and then press OK. Following introduction is about the video resolution settings suitable for different scenarios: 1) 1080i 60f (1920x1080): allows you capture high-speed motion at 60f per second with crystal-clear quality, minimizing the delay and...
  • Page 9: Taking A Still Picture

    Taking a still picture 1. Adjust the focus: Normally the camcorder can auto focus without adjusting focus. If you want to take close- up pictures, you can push the Joystick button up to switch to Macro mode ( 2. Zooming: Move the Zoom button up or down to zoom in or zoom out the screen.
  • Page 10: Playing Back Your Recordings

    Playing back your recordings 1. Press the MODE button and use the Joystick to switch to “My Works” mode. 2. There are two folders below My works: Video, Picture. Select Video, or Picture, and then press the OK key to enter the index mode. 3.
  • Page 11: Playing Back Your Recordings On Pc

    Playing back your recordings on PC Installing software Please notice that the recorded videos are .mov format. So you need some special programs like QuickTime 8.x (or above) to view the recordings on PC. Or please install the Total Media Extreme software on the bundled CD. After the software is properly installed on your PC, please turn on the camcorder and connect the camcorder (with SD card inserted) to your computer with the USB cable.
  • Page 12: Connecting The Camcorder To Tv

    Connecting the camcorder to TV Connecting the camcorder to HDTV TV: HDTV with HDMI input port 1. Turn on your HDTV. 2. Connect the HDMI-in connector (the bigger end) of the HDMI cable to the HDTV. 3. Turn on the camcorder. 4.
  • Page 13: Connecting The Camcorder To Standard Tv

    Connecting the camcorder to Standard TV TV = Traditional TV AV mode Video 1. Power on your TV and switch the TV to AV mode. 2. Connect the audio and video ends of the AV cable (yellow/white/red color) to the TV “AV-IN” jacks. 3.
  • Page 14: Advanced Operations

    Advanced Operations Menu items in Camera mode Item Video Resolution Picture Resolution Video Quality Flash Strobe NightShot Video Light Menu button. Option 1080i 60f Set the video resolution to 1080i 60f (1920x1080 pixels). 1080P 30f Set the video resolution to 1080P 30f (1920x1080 pixels). 720P 60f Set the video resolution to 720P 60f (1280x720 pixels).
  • Page 15 Menu items in Camera mode (continued) Item Option Backlight On/Off Compensation Selftimer On/Off Continuous On/Off Shot Auto Sunny Cloudy White Balance Fluorescent Tungsten Normal Effect Black & White Classic AF Lock Stabilizer On/Off Face tracking On/Off Real-time record On/Off WQVGA Description Enabling this setting allows you to take a photograph when strong sources of light comes from behind the main subject.
  • Page 16: Menu Items In Setting Mode

    Menu items in Setting mode If you want to make the general settings, please do the following: Press the MODE Item Clock Language Date Stamp Beep Icon Brightness TV System Flicker Auto Off Format Default Settings ( Option Set date and time. Let you select the language used for OSD.
  • Page 17: Battery Life Indicator

    Menu items in Setting mode (continued) * Flicker settings table: Region England Germany Setting 50Hz 50Hz Region Portugal America Battery Life Indicator Icon Full battery Moderate battery Low battery Empty battery Note: To avoid sudden outage of power supply, you are recommended to replace the battery when the icon indicates low battery life.
  • Page 18: Storage Capacity

    Storage Capacity Memory SD card (1GB) SD card (2GB) SD card (4GB) SD card (8GB) SD card (16GB) SD card (32GB) Note: The actual value of capacity may vary (up to ± 30%) depending on the color saturation and complexity of your subject and surroundings. System Requirements System requirements are different in different video resolution settings: Video Resolution...
  • Page 19 Item Model 5 Mega-pixel camera Image sensor 10 Mega (4224x2376 pixels) Still image: 3M, 5M, 10M, 12M, 16M Video: HD 1080i 60f (1920x1080) Resolution Lens 12X Optical zoom lens Focus range Normal: 90cm ~ Aperture Range F1.9 ~ F3.2, f=6.4~73.5mm Digital zoom 10X (N/A in WQVGA 240f mode) File format...

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