Jazz DV-179 Digital Camera

High Definition Digital Video Camera

User Manual

Contents Section 1 Getting to Know Your Camera............................................... 2 Section 2 Getting Started........................................................................ 5 Section 3 Record Mode........................................................................... 8 Section 4 Playback Mode..................................................................... 34 Section 5 Listening to MP3 Music........................................................ 46 Section 6 Viewing Movie on PC........................................................... 49 Section 7 Viewing Pictures and Movies on a TV................................ 50 Section 8 Video File Converter ........................................................... 52 Section 9 Burning the Recorded Clip into DVD.................................. 56 Section 10 Uploading Video Files to YouTube.................................... 58 Section 11 Transferring Data to a Computer...................................... 62 Section 12 Specifications and System Requirements....................... 64 Section 13 FAQ and FCC statement.................................................... 66

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Section 1

Getting to Know Your Camera Overview

This Video Camera features High Definition (HD) movie recording of astonishing clarity in 1280 X 720 resolution, with high quality audio. Recorded video clips can be played back on the huge, built-in 2.4” bright color swivel screen or directly on a HD TV using special HDMI cable for ultra fast transfer of HD image and audio data. HDMI cable is provided. The Camera uses a 5 Mega pixel image sensor, which also takes still images enhanced up to 11 Mega pixels. Exposure and color balance can be set manually if required, or for convenience, use the optimally pre-adjusted auto settings. This video camera can be used as Mass Storage Media device for easy data storage and transfer, or as a PC / web camera. The camera is easy to use and almost all operational buttons are intuitive. Additional options include extended memory capability with an SD card, MP3 music player, and a movie player. This camera will become your universal personal player while you are on the move! With so many options, take a little time, get relaxed and read the complete manual to learn more and fully enjoy all the benefits of your new video camera.

Note Partial memory of the built-in memory is used for Firmware code.

Standard Accessories Unpack the package and make sure all standard accessories listed are included: • Camera • USB Cable • AV Cable • HDMI Cable • Adaptor • Lithium-ion Rechargeable Battery • Quick Guide • CD-ROM (Driver, Arcsoft Software and User Manual) • Earphone • Strap • Pouch

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Front View Microphone

Macro Switch

Lens LCD Panel

Flash

HDMI Port Power Button

Rear View

Direction Buttons OK Button Picture Shutter Button

Movie Shutter Button Tele Button (Up Button) Wide Button (Down Button)

RECORD/PLAY Button TV/Earphone Port Mini USB 2.0 port

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Side View

Speaker

Battery Cover

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Section 2

Getting Started Loading the Battery Before using the camera, users must load NP 60 Battery. 1. Follow the arrow direction and slide to eject the battery cover. 2. Insert the battery according to the correct polarity marks ( + or -). 3. Close the battery cover firmly.

Eject

Inserting and Removing an SD Card (Optional) The camera comes with internal memory which allows you to store pictures, movies, voice recordings and music. You can expand the memory capacity by using an optional SD or MMC memory card. To insert a memory card, refer to the figure as below: 1. Insert the memory card into the right position. 2. To remove an installed SD card, press the card inwards to release it. 3. When the card pops out, gently remove it from its slot.

Note When a memory card is fitted, movies and pictures are saved on card rather than on the built-in memory.

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Protecting Data on an SD Card SD card is read-only by locking the SD card. No pictures, movies and voice can be recorded when the SD card is lo