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AIPTEK AHD-H23 User Manual

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  • Page 1 High Definition Camcorder User’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Read This Before Using The Camcorder

    Read This Before Using the Camcorder SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Do not drop, puncture or disassemble the camcorder. • Use the camcorder with care. Rough handling may damage the internal components. • Do not expose the camcorder to high temperature. Avoid contact with water. •...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Read This Before Using the Camcorder ... 2 Section 1 Getting to Know Your Camcorder ... 4 Section 2 Getting Started ... 7 Section 3 Enjoying the Record Mode ... 9 Section 4 Enjoying the Playback Mode ... 21 Section 5 Setting Your Camcorder ...

  • Page 4: Getting To Know Your Camcorder

    Getting to Know Your Camcorder Overview The camcorder equipped a 5 Mega Pixel sensor that can take H.264 format videos. The H.264 technology allows for extanded video recording with less memory. High quality images up to 16 mega-pixels can also be delivered smoothly. With a color LCD monitor, you can view and examine the videos and photos easily. The camcorder features 7.6 cm LCD (3’’ LCD) touch panel which is an ideal platform for you to operate your camcorder. The menu options are accessible with your finger. With the touch panel, you can select the options directly and quickly. The camcorder also features video recording at an HD resolution of 1920x1080. You can also connect it to an HDTV via an HDMI cable, and easily playback the recorded high-definition videos on the wide screen HDTV. Moreover, the camcorder has an advanced uploading feature. With the exclusive built-in Internet Direct application, you can upload the videos captured by the camcorder to the web site more effortlessly . ISO sensitivity and color balance can either be adjusted automatically or changed manually. A 120x digital zoom helps you to control over the videos and photos you take.
  • Page 5 Front View Stereo Microphone Flash Lens Self-timer LED Rear View Playback LED Indicator AV Out HDMI Out USB Connector Tele/Wide Button Photo Button Record LED Indicator Record Button LCD Touch Panel...
  • Page 6 Side View Power Button Playback Button Pause Button Stabilization Button Speaker Digital Light Button Bottom View Battery/SD card Cover Tripod Socket...

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Loading the Battery Before using the camcorder, you must load the Lithium-ion rechargeable battery come within the package. Insert the battery according to the correct polarity marks ( + or Close the battery cover firmly. Charging the Battery Please charge the battery for at least 8 hours prior to its first use. Afterwards, it will take approximately 4 or 5 hours to fully charge the battery by AC adapter. The camcorder must be turned OFF. The blinking light confirms the camcorder is currently charging, and the light becomes constant after the charging is completed. In AC charging Mode, the light will turn itself off automatically after 3~5 minutes. (Actual charging time may vary. It depends on the battery conditions.) Inserting and Removing an SD Card (Optional) The camcorder comes with an internal memory that allows you to store...

  • Page 8: Configuring The Initial Date And Time Setup

    Turning On/Off Your Camcorder • Open the LCD monitor or press and hold down the [Power Button] for 1 second to turn on the camcorder. • To turn off the camcorder, press and hold down the monitor. Configuring the Initial Date and Time Setup •...

  • Page 9: Enjoying The Record Mode

    Button Function Record Button: Press to take video. To stop recording, press it again. Photo Button: Press to take photo. When recording video, press to capture the image. Tele Button: Zoom In. Wide Button Zoom out. Power Button: Press down for one second to turn on or turn off the camcorder. Playback Button: Switch between Record / Playback Mode.

  • Page 10: Lcd Monitor Information

    LCD Monitor Information Video Resolution Full HD (1080p 30 fps) HD (720p 60 fps) HD (720p 30 fps) VGA (640X480) Slow Motion (Record video at 432x240(QVGA) resolution.) Photo Resolution 16MP 00:05:30 Remaining recordable time Number of images that can still be taken at current resolution Self-timer enabled Picture in Video (PIV) Playback Mode Menu Information bar SD Card Inserted...
  • Page 11 Flash Auto (Photo Recording Only) Red Eye Reduction (Photo Recording Only) Flash Off Digital Light On (10) Stabilization Pre-Record Mode (11) Time Lapse Smile Detection (12) Macro Focusing On Daylight (13) Fluorescent Tungsten Scene Skin Night (14) Backlight Black/White Classic Negative (15) Date Printing On Battery: full power Battery: medium power (16) Battery: low power Battery: empty power DC power mode...

  • Page 12: Video Recording

    Note • Stabilization, Time Lapse, and Slow Motion functions can not be used simultaneously. • Stabilization and Night Mode functions can not be used simultaneously. • Pre-Record, Motion Detect, Slow Motion, and Time Lapse functions can not be used simultaneously. Video Recording •...

  • Page 13: Using Digital Light Function

    Using Digital Light Function • The setting allows you to extend the brightness of the objects that are dark or in the shadow. extend the dynamic range for backlight and high contrast sense, so that the objects will be brighter and clearer. • To use the Digital Light function: Press [Digital Light Button ] in Record Mode. The Digital Light icon( monitor. Press [Record Button] to start recording or press [Photo button] to take photo. Using Stabilization Function • To record with an effect of reducing camcorder shake to result in more stable video. • To use the Stabilization function: Press [Stabilization Button ] in Record Mode. The Stabilization icon( monitor. Press [Record Button] to start recording. Showing Information on the screen •...

  • Page 14: Options For Record Menu

    Options for Record Menu Video • Resolution • Resolution • Pre-record • Flash • Motion Detect • Self-Timer • Slow Motion • Smile Detect • Time Lapse • * Please refer to Section 5 for the detailed information about [Setting]. Operations for Record Mode Operation 1. ouch on the screen in Record Mode. The menu...

  • Page 15: Video Resolution

    Video Operation ouch on the screen and the menu will show on the screen. Touch the [Video] icon on the screen. Submenu of Video will pop out on the screen. The Video submenu contains 5 options-- Resolution, record, Motion Detect, Slow Motion, and Time Lapse --for you to adjust the camcorder settings. Video Resolution Four resolution settings are available. • FHD (1080p 30): Record videos at 1920x1080p 30 fps resolution. • HD+ (720p 60): Record videos at 1280x720p 60 fps resolution.

  • Page 16: Motion Detection

    Motion Detection Record videos automatically when the camcorder detects a movement. Operation In the Video menu, touch the [Motion Detect] icon on the screen. Touch to select [On] or [Off] Touch the Exit icon Camcorder will start to record video automatically if it detects a movement. Stop recording if it does not detect a movement. Slow Motion Record videos with slow motion effect. When the video is played, the playback time will be longer than the actual recording time. Operation In the Video menu, touch the [Slow Motion] icon on the screen.

  • Page 17: Photo Resolution

    Photo Operation ouch on the screen and the menu will show on the screen. Touch the [Photo] icon on the screen. Submenu of Photo will pop out on the screen. The Photo submenu contains 5 options-- Resolution, Flash, Self-Timer, Smile Detect, and ISO, --for you to adjust the camcorder settings.

  • Page 18: Smile Detection

    Self-Timer The self-timer allows you to take photos with a ten-second time delay. The self-timer light on the front of the camcorder will also blink. The speed of blinking will increase just before the photo is taken. Operation In the Photo menu, touch the [Self-timer] icon on the screen. Touch to select [On] or [Off] Touch the Exit icon Smile Detection Capture image automatically when the camcorder detects a smile. Operation In the Photo menu, touch the [Smile Detect] icon on the screen. Touch to select [On] or [Off] Touch the Exit icon In Record Mode, aim the camcorder at the smiling face(s). The face frame(s) will appear around the face with smile.
  • Page 19 The camcorder adjusts the ISO sensitivity of its images automatically. Four manual ISO sensitivity settings are available. (800/1600/3200/6400). The larger the number is, the higher the ISO sensitivity is set to. Select a small number to shoot a smoother image. Select a large number to shoot an image in a dark location or to shoot a subject moving at high speed. Operation In the Photo menu, touch the [ISO] icon on the screen. Touch to select the desired option. Touch the Exit icon Note The image may become noisy when the ISO number is large. Effect Operation ouch...

  • Page 20: White Balance

    White Balance The camcorder adjusts the color balance of images automatically. Three manual white balance settings are available: • Auto: The camcorder automatically adjusts white balance. • Daylight: Under outdoor condition. • Fluorescent: Under fluorescent light condition. • Tungsten: Under tungsten light condition. Operation In the Effect menu, touch the [White Balance] icon on the screen. Touch to select the desired option. Touch the Exit icon Macro Mode You can select the mode for recording close-up video and photo. Operation In the Effect menu, touch the [Macro Mode] icon on the screen.

  • Page 21: Enjoying The Playback Mode

    Button Function The Buttons have the following functions in Playback Mode. Record Button: Switch to Record Mode. Tele Button: Zoom In. Wide Button Zoom out. Playback Button: Switch between Record / Playback Mode. For quick review, press it after recording. Pause Button: In Video Playback Mode, press to pause the recorded video. Enjoying the Playback Mode Section 4...
  • Page 22 LCD Monitor Information Indicators on the LCD screen while in Playback Mode: Video Playback Mode Video Resolution Photo Resolution 0003/0005 0003/0005 0003/0005 0003/0005 Full HD (1080p 30 fps) HD (720p 60 fps) HD (720p 30 fps) VGA (640X480) Slow Motion (432x240(QVGA)) 16MP Picture in Video (PIV) (The image resolution captured during videos recording is the same as the video resolution.) Video playback time counter. Current number/ Total number of photo/video. Volume Return Video stop Previous video/photo Video fast rewind Photo Playback Mode...

  • Page 23: Operations For Playback Mode

    (10) (11) (12) Operations for Playback Mode The Playback Mode is for viewing and managing videos and photos on the built-in memory or on an SD Card. Operation Press [Playback Button] or touch switch to the Playback mode. Touch to select the desired option. Touch ( ) to back to Record Mode. Video play Video pause Video fast forward Next video/photo Delete Slideshow Slideshow stop Magnification Indicator on the screen to Display Screen...

  • Page 24: Video Playback

    Video Playback Operation In the Video Playback mode, touch or pause the videos. Sweep to the right or touch video; sweep to the left or touch video. While playing videos, touch forward. Touch to increase the volume; touch reduce the volume. Touch ( ) to exit. Note • When the LCD is idle for a few seconds, the playback function icons will disappear automatically.

  • Page 25: Photo Playback

    Photo Playback Operation In the Photo Playback mode, to go to the previous photo; sweep to the left or touch to go to the next photo. While the photo is selected, press [Tele Button] to magnify. (The magnification Indicator appears on the screen) To navigate the magnified photo, press on the screen and move as well. (The inner Magnification Indicator turns red) Press [Wide Button] to zoom out or exit the magnification mode. Touch to start or to stop the slide show. Touch ( ) to exit.

  • Page 26: Setting Your Camcorder

    Setting Menu Operation ouch on the screen and the menu will show on the screen. Touch the [Setting] icon on the screen. Submenu of Setting will pop out on the screen. The Setting submenu contains 7 options for configuring your camcorder setup. They are Sound (operation sound), TV, Language, Time Setting, Date Printing, Format, and Default Setting.

  • Page 27: Time Setting

    Language Use this option to select the language of the user interface. Operation In the Setting menu, touch the [Language] icon on the screen. Touch to select the desired option. Touch the Exit icon Time Setting Operation In the Setting menu, touch the [Time Setting] icon on the screen to enter the time setting screen. Touch Year, Month, Day, Hour, Minute, and AM/PM to set.

  • Page 28: Default Setting

    Format • Yes: Format the built-in memory ( When there is no SD card in the camcorder ) / SD Card (When there is an SD card in the camcorder). • Do not format the built-in memory ( When there is no SD card in the camcorder ) / SD Card (When there is an SD card in the camcorder). Operation In the Setting menu, touch the [Format] icon on the screen. Touch to select [Yes] or [No] (Touch [Yes] to enter the confirmation screen.) Touch the [Yes ] icon to execute the operation and the [No ] icon to cancel the operation. Note All the data will be erased if the SD card is formatted.

  • Page 29: Viewing Photos And Videos On Tv

    Viewing Photos and Videos on TV Connecting to a High-Definition 16:9(Wide) TV Connect the HDMI cable to your camcorder’s HDMI Out port. Connect the other end of the cable to a television. Set the video input source of your TV to “ HDMI.” The steps for viewing stored videos and photos on HDTV are exactly the same as for viewing them on the LCD monitor. Connecting to a non-high-definition 4:3 TV Connect one end of the AV cable to your camcorder’s AV out port. Connect the other end of the cable to a television. The steps for viewing stored videos and photos on TV are exactly the same as for viewing them on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 30: Viewing Video & Photo On Pc

    Installing Bundled Software The CD-ROM supplied with this camcorder contains 2 pieces of software. • ArcSoft MediaImpression is a user-friendly application that helps you managing your media, burning your video into DVD, and uploading your files to the web sites easily. • Adobe Reader is a popular program that you need to have installed to read the User’s Manual. Many computer users will find they already have this software installed on their computer. To install the bundled software: Insert the CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM drive. The autorun screen appears. Click “Install ArcSoft MediaImpression”. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. Note • The detailed Instructions for the the installation is completed. Click on [Extras] on the title bar and select [Help] to open the instruction manual.

  • Page 31: Uploading Files To Internet

    The built-in Internet Direct application offers you an easy way to upload your files to Internet instantly. It helps you share them with your family and friends on the web site. To upload files to Internet: Connect the camcorder to your computer by using the supplied USB cable. After making a USB connection, the AutoPlay window will appear. (It may be different based on OS recognition. If the AutoPlay window does not appear. Please click [My Computer]-->[DVAP]-->[DVAP. exe] to execute the application.) Uploading Files to Internet (In Windows XP) Section 8...
  • Page 32 The main screen appears automatically on the desktop. (To view the recorded clips on Internet Direct, it is necessary to install ArcSoft MediaImpression first. ) Note • The web site may be not allowed to access in certain regions. On the thumbnail screen, click on the up/down icon to change the pages. Click on the file(s) you want to upload. Click on “ UPLOAD” to start uploading.
  • Page 33 Click on “ CANCEL” to stop uploading. To playback the video file: Double click on the video clip on the thumbnail screen. Click on the Play/Pause icon thumbnail preview screen. To setup your account information for the website: 1. Click on to go to the setup screen. 2. Fill in your account information in the blanks. Then click on “Save”. (If you do not have a account, please sign up on the website first.) to play/pause. Click on the Return icon to return to the...

  • Page 34: Specifications And System Requirements

    Specifications and System Requirements Specification Image sensor 5 Mega-pixels CMOS sensor Operation modes Video record, Photo record Lens 23X Optical Zoom Lens (4.0 - 92.0mm / F 3.5-4.1) Zoom 1X~2700X (23X Optical zoom and 120X Digital zoom) Shutter Electronic LCD monitor 7.6 CM touch LCD (3” touch LCD) Storage media Built-in 128MB memory (around 40MB for storage); SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot support (up to 64GB) (does not support 1.8V UHS mode of SDHC/SDXC card ) Image resolution 16M (4608 x 3456) (Interpolated) 5M (2592x1944) 3M (2048x1536) Video resolution 1920X1080, up to 30 fps (FULL HD 30f) 1280X720, up to 60 fps (HD 60f) 1280X720, up to 30 fps (HD 30f) 640X480, up to 30 fps (VGA 30f) White balance Auto/Manual (Daylight, Fluorescent, Tungsten) Auto/800/1600/3200/6400 Self-timer 10 seconds delay Power Save Mode 3 mins Auto off Flash Flash Auto/Red-Eye-Reduction/Flash Off File format...

  • Page 35: System Requirements

    System requirements • Microsoft Windows XP/Vista/7 • Intel Pentium 4, 2.4 GHz or above • 512 MB RAM • 1 GB free HDD space • Available USB port • CD-ROM Drive • 16-bit Color Display Note The LCD screen is manufactured using extremely high-precision technology, so over 99.99% of the pixels are operational for effective use. However, some tiny black and/or bright dots (white, red, blue or green) may appear on the LCD screen. These dots are a normal result of the manufacturing process, and do not affect the recording.

  • Page 36: Section 10 Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Symptom/Situation The flash is not working. The files on the memory card do not display smoothly when the LCD shows the “!” marking. Why do some of my indoor photos look blurry and dark? How do I charge battery? After connecting the USB cable to the computer, ……...

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