SCAZ 5.00 A1 Table of Contents Table of Contents Important Notice 6 Safety Instructions... 6 Children and Persons with Disabilities... 8 Charger and Rechargeable Battery... 8 Cables... 9 Repair and Maintenance... 10 Intended Use... 10 Conformity Notice... 11 Disposal of Old Devices... 11 Introduction 12 Package Contents... 12 Controls and buttons... 13 Front... 13 Rear Panel...13 Left Panel...14 Right Panel...14 Top... 15 Bottom... 15 Opening the Display... 16 Getting Started... 17 Charging the Battery by Using the Charger... 17 English - 1
Table of Contents SCAZ 5.00 A1 Charging the Battery while Inserted in the Camcorder... 19 Inserting the Battery... 20 Inserting the SD Card... 21 Write-Protecting the Memory Card... 24 Switching the Camcorder On and Off... 25 Switching the Operating Mode... 25 The Touch-Sensitive Display... 25 Setting the Menu Language... 26 Setting Date and Time... 26 Recording 27 Recording Videos... 27 The Video Mode Display... 28 Macro Mode... 30 Manual Focus... 30 Locking the Auto Focus... 30 Capturing Pictures... 31 The Photo Mode Display... 32 Video Lamp... 34 Playback 35 Playing Back Video Clips... 35 Playing Back Photos... 38 The Menus 40 The Main Menu... 40 2 -English
SCAZ 5.00 A1 Table of Contents Main Menu Icons... 41 Date/Time... 42 Beep... 42 Auto PowerOff... 42 TV standard... 43 Format... 43 Default... 44 Language... 45 Frequency... 45 Video Menu... 46 White Balance... 47 Resolution... 47 Effect... 48 Night Mode... 49 Quality... 50 Video Playback Menu...50 Video Playback Menu Icons...51 Deleting A Video Recording... 51 Deleting all video recordings... 52 Protect... 53 Autoplay... 53 Photo Menu... 54 Photo Menu Icons... 54 White Balance... 55 Resolution... 55 Effect... 56 English - 3
Table of Contents SCAZ 5.00 A1 Night Mode... 56 Selftimer... 56 Quality... 57 Photo Playback Menu... 57 Delete one picture... 58 Delete all pictures... 58 Protect... 58 Autoplay... 58 Connectors and Sockets 59 Viewing Recordings on a Television Screen... 59 Connecting via the HDMI Cable... 59 Connecting via the USB/AV Cable... 60 Transferring Recordings to the Computer... 60 Using the USB port... 61 Using a Card Reader... 62 Software 63 System Requirements... 63 Installing the Software... 63 Uninstalling the Software... 64 The Main Dialog... 64 Select language... 65 Editing Recordings... 65 Viewing Recordings... 65 Importing Recordings... 66 4 -English
SCAZ 5.00 A1 Table of Contents Selecting the Navigation View... 67 Preview Window... 68 Toolbar... 69 Import... 69 Merge videos...69 Creating an AVCHD Disk... 70 Cutting Video Clips... 71 Upload to YouTube... 71 Upload to Facebook... 71 Photo Album... 72 Album page... 72 Appendix 73 Technical Specifications...73 Warranty Information... 75 Declaration of Conformity... 152 English - 5
Important Notice Important Notice SCAZ 5.00 A1 This icon denotes important information for the safe operation of the product and the user s safety. This icon denotes further information on the topic. Safety Instructions Before you use this device for the first time, please read the following notes in this manual and heed all warnings, even if you are familiar with handling electronic devices. Always check that the product works correctly. Keep this manual with the instructions in a safe place for future reference. If you sell the device or pass it on, it is essential that you also hand over this manual. Do not try to open the housing or reassemble the product. You are at risk of receiving an electric shock. Maintenance and repairs should only be carried out by qualified technicians. Do not look at the sun or other sources of intense light. Doing so may damage your eyesight. Keep the device away from water and other liquids. Do not operate the device with wet hands and do not use it in rain or snow. Dampness can cause danger through fire or electric shock. Keep the device out of the reach of children and animals to avoid accidents or damage. 6 -English
SCAZ 5.00 A1 Important Notice Switch the device off immediately if you notice it emitting smoke or strange noises. Contact customer service. Never try to repair the device yourself. Only use the supplied charger cradle Scope DJ04V20500A or the USB interface cable to recharge the product battery. Only use this device with the supplied rechargeable battery (NP120) in order to avoid overheating, deformation of the cover, fire, electric shocks, explosion and other dangers. Unplug the power cord from the mains outlet before you remove the rechargeable battery from the charger or separate the charger from the power cord. In the event of a defect in the product or its accessories, unplug the power cord from the mains immediately. Also, when there is the possibility of thunderstorms, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. Never try to heat, disassemble or short-circuit the rechargeable battery. Do not throw the rechargeable battery into fire. Warning: Notice concerning separation from the mains The supplied charger consumes electrical energy even if there is no battery inserted. You should therefore disconnect the charger from the wall outlet when not using it. In order to completely disconnect the charger from the mains, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. The wall outlet where the device is connected must be easy to access so that the power cord can be pulled out quickly in case of emergency. Unplug the power cord from the mains when you will not be using it for a long while (e.g. when going on holiday) in order to avoid the danger of fire. Do not hold the power cord with wet hands. The device is not for use in rooms with a high temperature or humidity and must be kept free of dust. Position the device on a stable, flat surface and do not place any objects on the device. English - 7
Important Notice Always make sure that: SCAZ 5.00 A1 no direct heat sources (e.g. heating) affect the device; no direct sunlight or bright artificial light reaches the device; contact with spray and dripping water and abrasive liquids must be avoided and the device should never be operated near water, and it must especially never be immersed (do not place any objects filled with liquids such as vases or drinks near the device); do not place any fire sources (e.g. burning candles) on or near the device; no foreign bodies enter the device; the device must not be subject to any great temperature changes as this may cause moisture through condensation; the device should not be subject to excessive shock and vibrations. Children and Persons with Disabilities Do not allow children or persons with disabilities to use electrical devices when not under supervision. They may not comprehend the presence of potential risks. Rechargeable batteries and small parts represent potential choking hazards. Keep batteries out of reach of children. If a rechargeable battery is swallowed, seek medical help immediately. Keep all packaging away from children as this may cause suffocation. 8 -English Charger and Rechargeable Battery Insert the rechargeable battery with the correct polarity. Never throw a rechargeable battery into fire. Remove the rechargeable battery when the device is not to be used for a long time. Danger of Explosion! Improper use may cause explosions and danger to life. Only replace the rechargeable battery with an equivalent or a type recommended by the
SCAZ 5.00 A1 Important Notice manufacturer. Never replace any batteries in an explosion-sensitive environment. While inserting or removing the batteries a spark may be produced causing an explosion. Explosion-sensitive areas will normally (but not always) be labelled. These include fuel storage areas such as below deck on a boat, fuel line or tank areas, environments where the air contains inflammable substances (e.g. cereals, dust or metal powder, etc.) and any areas where you should normally switch off your car engine. Respect the environment. Old rechargeable batteries do not belong in with domestic waste. They must be handed in to a collection point for waste batteries. Cables Always hold cables by the plug and never pull on the cable itself. Never hold the power cord with wet hands as this may cause a short circuit or electric shock. Never place the device, heavy objects or furniture on the cable and take care that the cord does not become trapped, especially at the plug and sockets. Never tie knots in the cable and do not tie it together with other cables. All cables should be positioned so that nobody can trip over them or be obstructed by them. A damaged power cord can cause a fire or an electric shock. Inspect the power cord from time to time. Do not use an adapter plug or extension cable that does not meet the required safety standards. English - 9
Important Notice Repair and Maintenance SCAZ 5.00 A1 Repairs are required when this device has been damaged in any way: for example, when the charger or the housing of the SCAZ 5.00 A1 is damaged, when liquid or objects have entered the device, when the product has been exposed to rain or moisture, when the product does not work normally or if the product has been dropped. If you notice any smoke, unusual noise or strange smells, switch off the device immediately and unplug the power cord from the power supply. If this occurs the device should no longer be used and should be inspected by authorized service personnel. Please contact qualified personnel when servicing is needed. Intended Use Your camcorder is a Consumer Electronics device and is designed for recording and playing back videos and pictures only. Any use other than that mentioned above does not correspond to the intended use. The device may only be used for private use, not industrial or commercial use. In its default configuration, this product has not been designed for medical, lifesaving, rescue or life-maintaining purposes. This device fulfils all that relates to CE Conformity, relevant standards and Directives. Any changes to the equipment other than those recommended by the manufacturer may lead to these directives no longer being met. Only use the accessories recommended by the manufacturer. If you are not using the device within the Republic of Germany, you must observe the regulations and laws in the country of use. 10 -English
SCAZ 5.00 A1 Conformity Notice Important Notice This device and its supplied accessories have been tested and approved for compliance with the basic and other relevant requirements of the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC, as well as the Low-voltage Directive 2006/95/EC. The corresponding Declaration of Conformity can be found at the end of this User's Manual. Disposal of Old Devices Devices marked with this symbol are subject to the European Directive 2002/96/EC. All electric and electronic devices must be disposed of separately from household waste at official disposal centres. Avoid hazards to the environment and dangers to your personal health by disposing of the device properly. For further information about proper disposal, contact your local government, disposal bodies or the shop where you bought the device. Recycle the packaging material properly too. Cardboard packaging can be taken to paper recycling containers or public collection points for recycling. Any film or plastic contained in the packaging should be taken to your public collection points for disposal. Respect the environment. Old batteries do not belong in with domestic waste. They must be handed in to a collection point for waste batteries. English - 11
Introduction Introduction SCAZ 5.00 A1 Package Contents Camcorder SCAZ 5.00 A1 2 rechargeable batteries Roofer Technology Co., Ltd. NP120 Charger Scope DJ04V20500A Power Cable USB/AV cable HDMI cable SD memory card, 4GB (not illustrated) CD-ROM (not shown) Bag (not illustrated) User's manual (not shown) 12 -English
SCAZ 5.00 A1 Controls and buttons Introduction Front 1 Lens 2 Self-timer indicator 3 Video lamp Rear Panel 4 Power indicator 5 Navigation button 6 HDMI input, USB and AV port, charger DC in 7 Mode selection switch 8 RECORD button English - 13
Introduction Left Panel SCAZ 5.00 A1 9 Microphone 10 Video lamp button 11 Display button 12 Menu button 13 PLAY button 14 Memory card compartment 15 On/Off button Right Panel 16 Hand strap 17 Battery compartment 14 -English
SCAZ 5.00 A1 Top Introduction 18 Speakers 19 Battery compartment lock 20 Zoom swivel button 21 Picture (photo) shutter button Bottom 22 Memory card compartment 23 Tripod mount English - 15
Introduction Opening the Display SCAZ 5.00 A1 Open the display and then rotate it according to your needs. You can also rotate the display so it faces the front. In this case, the picture orientation will be adjusted automatically. The rotated display can be folded completely until it touches the camera housing. 16 -English
SCAZ 5.00 A1 Getting Started Introduction The camcorder is powered by a rechargeable Lithium-Ion (NP120) battery. On delivery, the battery is not charged. Please charge the battery before first use of the device. To operate the camera, use only the rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery NP120. Charging the Battery by Using the Charger Insert the rechargeable battery in the charger cradle Scope DJ04V20500A so that the contacts [+] and [-] correspond to the rechargeable battery and charging tray markings. English - 17
Introduction SCAZ 5.00 A1 Make sure that the battery clicks into place on the charger. Next connect the power cord to the charger and plug the power cord to a wall outlet. Remove the rechargeable battery from the camera when the device is not to be used for a long time. During charging, the rechargeable battery and charging device will become warm. This is not a malfunction. The status indicator of the charging cradle will light orange whilst the battery is charging. When the charging process is completed, the status indicator will light green. You can then insert the rechargeable battery into the camcorder. Depending on the charge level, the charging cycle can take up to 3 hours. If, after inserting the rechargeable battery, the indicator remains green, this means the rechargeable battery is already charged or it is not correctly inserted. In this case, check the polarity. 18 -English
SCAZ 5.00 A1 Charging the Battery while Inserted in the Camcorder Introduction It is also possible to recharge the camcorder battery via the USB power of a computer. To do this, you ll need the supplied USB/AV cable. Insert the rechargeable battery into the camcorder (see page 20). Use the supplied USB/AV cable to connect the camcorder to an available USB port on a computer. Please make sure that your camcorder is powered off. If the device is powered on, its battery will not recharge. If necessary, press the On/Off button (15) to power the camcorder off. The power indicator (4) will light red during charging. When the charging process is completed, the power indicator will stop lighting. Some computers do not supply USB power while they are turned off. If the camcorder power indicator does not light, make sure to power on your computer. English - 19
Introduction Inserting the Battery SCAZ 5.00 A1 When the battery is fully charged, insert it into the camcorder. Proceed as follows: Open the battery compartment (17) by gently sliding the battery cover lock (19) to the front. The battery compartment will open so you can insert the rechargeable battery. Make sure that the contacts [+] and [-] correspond to the rechargeable battery and charging tray markings. 20 -English
SCAZ 5.00 A1 Close the battery compartment. Introduction Insert the rechargeable battery as indicated in the figures. Positioning the battery the wrong way round may damage the device. Inserting the SD Card By using the supplied SD memory card you can increase the camcorder storage capacity for saving your videos and photos. When a memory card is inserted, all the recorded contents will be saved onto it. If there is no memory card inserted, your photos and videos will be saved to the internal memory of the camera. Power the device off before you insert or remove the memory card. English - 21
Introduction SCAZ 5.00 A1 Open the display and press the On/Off button (15) to power the camcorder off. Open the memory card compartment (21) by sliding the cover in the direction of the small arrow. Then insert the memory card with the metal contacts facing forwards into the card slot. The label must face downwards. Slide the card fully into the slot opening until the card clicks into place. 22 -English
SCAZ 5.00 A1 Introduction Close the memory card compartment by sliding the cover in the opposite direction. To remove the memory card, open the memory card compartment and gently press on the inserted card. This will protrude a little so that you can get a hold of it and remove it. If the memory card or the internal memory is full, the message Memory full will appear on the display. English - 23
Introduction Write-Protecting the Memory Card SCAZ 5.00 A1 The memory card features a write-protection tab. When write-protection is enabled (see the figure below right) you can only view existing videos and pictures, not delete or edit them. Also, it will not be possible to record any new videos or pictures onto the memory card. Write-protection disabled Write-protection enabled When inserting a write-protected memory card, the warning icon will appear in the lower-right corner of the display. If you attempt to record a video or take a picture while write-protection is enabled, an acoustic signal will be heard when pressing the shutter button. 24 -English
SCAZ 5.00 A1 Switching the Camcorder On and Off Introduction Press the On/Off button (15) to power the camcorder on. While initialising, the power indicator (4) will light red for a few seconds then change to green. Press the On/Off button (15) to power the camcorder off. The power indicator (4) then goes out. When opening the display, the camcorder will power on automatically. As soon as you close the cover, it will power off. Switching the Operating Mode Rotate the mode selector switch (7) to toggle between the modes Movie, Photo and Set. To do this, rotate the corresponding icon to the yellow dot marking on the bottom left. Video recordings Photography Settings The Touch-Sensitive Display The device display is touch-sensitive. The displayed icons can be selected and activated either by tapping on them with the finger or by using the navigation button (5). This User s Manual describes operating the device by using the navigation button. English - 25
Introduction Setting the Menu Language SCAZ 5.00 A1 Open the camcorder display. The device powers on automatically. Rotate the mode selector switch (7) to the SET position Use the navigation button (5) to move the highlight to the Language option. Press the navigation button. Use the navigation button to select the desired menu language. Confirm the selection by pressing the navigation button Setting Date and Time Open the camcorder display. The device powers on automatically. Rotate the mode selector switch (7) to the SET position Use the navigation button (5) to move the highlight to the Date/Time option. Press the navigation button. Move the navigation button to the left or right to toggle between the year, month, day, hours and minutes fields. Move the navigation button up or down to select a different value for the current setting. Repeat these steps until you have finished setting the date and time. Confirm your selection by pressing the navigation button. 26 -English
SCAZ 5.00 A1 Recording Recording Recording Videos Open the display and then rotate it according to your needs. The device powers on automatically. If the current mode is not set to video recording, select it by using the mode selector (7). Move the navigation button (5) up or down to adjust exposure compensation in four steps to a positive or negative value. The set value is indicated on the display. Move the navigation button (5) multiple times to the left to select a White Balance preset. The corresponding icon will show on the display. No icon will be shown for automatic White Balance. Move the navigation button (5) to the right to toggle between Manual focus and Macro mode. Pressing the navigation button (5) will lock the currently set focus. Press the record button (8) to start recording. During recording the power indicator (4) will blink red. If necessary, use the zoom swivel button (20) to select a larger to smaller scene area. Move the swivel button to the right to zoom in or move the swivel button to the left to zoom out. Press the record button (8) to stop recording. The power indicator (4) then goes out. During recording, different icons may appear on the display informing you about the current settings. English - 27
Recording The Video Mode Display SCAZ 5.00 A1 You can press the display button (11) to turn the icons display on or off. 28 -English
SCAZ 5.00 A1 Recording 1 Manual focus Macro mode Auto focus lock 2 Movie mode 3 Use the zoom swivel button to focus (only available for Manual focus mode) 4 White Balance 5 Zoom indicator 6 Night mode 7 Effect mode 8 Battery level 9 Resolution 10 Recorded time 11 Exposure Compensation 12 Remaining memory card or internal memory storage capacity 13 Indicates whether recording takes place on the memory card (left icon) or the internal memory (right icon) English - 29
Recording Macro Mode SCAZ 5.00 A1 This device features a macro function allowing you to focus on very close subjects. This allows you to position the lens as close as 10 cm (4 inches) from the subject. Use the navigation button to enable Macro mode. To do this, move the navigation button multiple times to the right until Macro mode is enabled. The Macro mode is indicated by the Manual Focus display icon. With this function you can focus the scene yourself. Use the navigation button to enable Manual focus. To do this, move the navigation button multiple times to the right until Manual focus is enabled. Manual focus is indicated by the display icon. While Manual focus is enabled, the icon will appear on the display. You can then use the zoom swivel button (20) to focus the scene. Tap on the icon to toggle the zoom swivel button back to zoom adjustment mode. The icon will appear on the display. Each tap on these icons will toggle the operating mode allowing easy selection. Locking the Auto Focus While your camcorder is focussing automatically, you can lock the current focus setting by pressing the navigation button (5). This focus setting will be kept even if you aim the device at a different subject. The lock will be disabled when you press the navigation button again. 30 -English
SCAZ 5.00 A1 Capturing Pictures Recording Open the display and then rotate it according to your needs. The device powers on automatically. If the current mode is not set to photo capturing, select it by using the mode selector (7). Move the navigation button (5) up or down to adjust exposure compensation in four steps to a positive or negative value. The set value is indicated on the display. Move the navigation button (5) multiple times to the left to select a White Balance preset. The corresponding icon will show on the display. No icon will be shown for automatic White Balance. Move the navigation button (5) to the right to toggle between Manual focus and Macro mode. If necessary, use the zoom swivel button (20) to select a larger to smaller scene area. Move the swivel button to the right to zoom in or move the swivel button to the left to zoom out. Press the shutter button (21) to capture a picture. During saving the power indicator (4) will light red. The photo taken will be shown on the display for a few seconds. After this, the device will return to photo capture mode. In photo mode, different icons may appear on the display informing you about the current settings. English - 31
Recording The Photo Mode Display SCAZ 5.00 A1 32 -English
SCAZ 5.00 A1 Recording 1 Manual focus Macro mode Auto focus lock 2 Photo mode 3 Use the zoom swivel button to focus (only available for Manual focus mode) 4 White Balance 5 Zoom indicator 6 Night mode 7 Effect mode 8 Remaining number of shots 9 Self-timer 10 Battery level 11 Resolution 12 Exposure Compensation 13 Indicates whether recording takes place on the memory card or the internal memory English - 33
Recording Video Lamp SCAZ 5.00 A1 In dark environments you can enable the built-in video lamp (3) for video or photo recording. To do this, press the video lamp button (10). Pressing this button again will turn the video lamp off. 34 -English
SCAZ 5.00 A1 Playback Playback Depending on the selected mode you can use the Play button (13) to switch to the corresponding playback mode. In the upper-left corner of the screen a icon will indicate the playback mode. Playing Back Video Clips In Movie mode you can use the Play button (13) to switch to Playback mode. Press this button once again to return to Movie mode. The icon in the upper-left corner of the display shows the current mode. Playback mode Movie mode In Playback mode the following features are available: Move the navigation button (5) to the left or right to choose a recording. To start or stop playback, press the navigation button. Press the display button (11) to show or hide the display icons. English - 35
Playback SCAZ 5.00 A1 1 File protection 2 Playback icon 3 Current and total playback time 4 Starts playback 5 Current video number/ total number of videos 6 Scrolls one video up 7 Playback menu 8 Multiple video thumbnail view * 9 Scrolls one video down * This function can be selected via the touchscreen only. 36 -English
SCAZ 5.00 A1 Playback The following functions are available during video playback: Move the navigation button (5) to the left to rewind. To cancel the rewind function, press the navigation button. Move the navigation button (5) to the right for fast forward. To cancel the fast forward function, press the navigation button. Move the navigation button (5) upwards to increase the sound volume. Move the navigation button (5) downwards to decrease the volume. To pause playback, press the recording button (8). Pressing the recording button again will resume playback. To stop playback, press the navigation button (5). English - 37
Playback Playing Back Photos SCAZ 5.00 A1 In capture mode you can use the Play button (13) to switch to Playback mode. Press the Play button once again to return to Photo mode. The icon in the upper-left corner of the display shows the current mode. Playback mode Photo mode In Playback mode the following features are available: Move the navigation button (5) to the left or right to choose a recording. Press the display button (11) to show or hide the display icons. 38 -English
SCAZ 5.00 A1 Playback 1 File protection 2 Playback icon 3 Current picture number/ total number of pictures 4 Scrolls one picture up 5 Playback menu 6 Multiple picture thumbnail view * 7 Scrolls one picture down * This function can be selected via the touchscreen only. English - 39
The Menus The Menus SCAZ 5.00 A1 The camcorder uses different menus that offer multiple settings under each operating mode. Furthermore, there is a main menu allowing you to set the preferences for your camcorder. In the following section you will find menu operation instructions using the navigation button. However, you can also adjust the settings by tapping on the icons. The Main Menu Rotate the mode selector switch (7) to the SET position (see also on page 25 - Switching the Operating Mode). The menu contains eight items labelled with icons. Use either the navigation button (5) to select a menu item or tap the desired menu items with your finger. 40 -English
SCAZ 5.00 A1 The Menus Main Menu Icons Date/Time To set the date and time. Beep To turn the acoustic signals on or off. Auto PowerOff To select an automatic power off timeout. TV standard To select the TV standard. Format To format the memory card. Default Restores the factory-default settings. Language To select the menu language. Frequency Select the mains frequency English - 41
The Menus Date/Time SCAZ 5.00 A1 Here you can set the date and time (see also page 26 Setting Date and Time). Beep Here you can determine if a sound is output when pressing a button. This option enables or disables the power-on sound at the same time. Use the navigation button (5) to select the desired icon and then press the navigation button to confirm. Disables the beep. Enables the beep. Confirms the selection (when adjusting the settings via the touch-sensitive display). Auto PowerOff You can have the device power off automatically after a certain time to save battery power. If no operation is performed during the preset time, the device will power off. To power the camcorder back on, press the On/Off button (15). 42 -English
SCAZ 5.00 A1 The Menus Use the navigation button (5) to select the desired icon and then press the navigation button to confirm. Auto PowerOff disabled Power off after 1 minute Power off after 5 minutes Confirms the selection (when adjusting the settings via the touch-sensitive display). TV standard Choose between the TV systems PAL or NTSC. NTSC is the colour system used in America and Japan, PAL is used in Europe. This setting only applies when playing back using the video cable. Use the navigation button (5) to select the desired icon and then press the navigation button to confirm. Format This function lets you delete all contents from your memory card and internal memory and renew the file saving structure (formatting). Warning! All saved videos and pictures will be erased and cannot be restored. Make sure that all recordings you want to keep have been backed up on a different medium. English - 43
The Menus SCAZ 5.00 A1 To format the internal memory, you will first have to remove the inserted memory card (if any). It is only possible to format the internal memory if there is no memory card inserted. Use the navigation button (5) to select the desired icon and then press the navigation button to confirm. Does not format. Format the memory. Confirms the selection (when adjusting the settings via the touch-sensitive display). Default All device parameters (e.g. the menu language) will be reset to their factory-default values. This will not erase any data from your memory card. Use the navigation button (5) to select the desired icon and then press the navigation button to confirm. Does not apply any changes. Resets the device, Confirms the selection (when adjusting the settings via the touch-sensitive display). 44 -English
SCAZ 5.00 A1 Language The Menus Here you can set the menu language (see also page 26 Setting the Menu Language). Frequency Select the mains frequency to avoid any interference caused by fluorescent lighting. A mains frequency of 50 Hz is used across Europe; in America the mains uses a frequency of 60 Hz. Use the navigation button (5) to select the desired icon and then press the navigation button to confirm. English - 45
The Menus Video Menu SCAZ 5.00 A1 To open the Video menu, press the Menu button (12) while in Movie mode. Video Menu Icons White Balance To match the environmental lighting conditions. Resolution The recording size in pixels. Effect To select colour presets. Night Mode For recordings in low lighting conditions. Quality To select the recording quality. 46 -English
SCAZ 5.00 A1 The Menus White Balance White Balance is used to determine a colour temperature suitable for current lighting conditions. Select one of the preset options or use the Automatic setting. Use the navigation button (5) to select the desired icon and then press the navigation button to confirm. Automatic Daylight Cloudy Fluorescent Tungsten Confirms the selection (when adjusting the settings via the touch-sensitive display). Resolution The resolution determines the size of the recording in pixels. As a general rule: The higher the resolution, the more storage space is required. Choose between the following resolutions: 1080P 720P/60FPS HDTV (Full HD) Highest resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels High resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels and a high 60fps frame rate English - 47
The Menus 720P/30FPS WVGA QVGA High resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels and a lower 30fps frame rate Medium resolution of 800 x 480 pixels Low resolution of 640 x 480 pixels SCAZ 5.00 A1 Use the navigation button (5) to select the desired icon and then press the navigation button to confirm. Effect You can record using different presets. Use the navigation button (5) to select the desired icon and then press the navigation button to confirm. Normal setting Black and white Sepia Confirms the selection (when adjusting the settings via the touch-sensitive display). The Sepia setting will create a black and white picture with a brown colour tint. This will make the picture look older. 48 -English
SCAZ 5.00 A1 Night Mode The Menus In order to obtain properly exposed recordings in dark environments, select Night mode. This will improve the quality of any night recordings. Use the navigation button (5) to select the desired icon and then press the navigation button to confirm. Disables Night mode. Enables Night mode. Confirms the selection (when adjusting the settings via the touch-sensitive display). English - 49
The Menus Quality SCAZ 5.00 A1 Here you can set the recording quality. Please note that a higher quality requires more storage capacity. Use the navigation button (5) to select the desired icon and then press the navigation button to confirm. High quality Normal quality Confirms the selection (when adjusting the settings via the touch-sensitive display). Video Playback Menu To open the Video playback menu, press the Menu button (12) while in video record mode. 50 -English
SCAZ 5.00 A1 Video Playback Menu Icons The Menus Delete a video recording To delete the selected video recording. Delete all video recordings Erases all video recordings. Protect Protects your recordings against accidental deletion. Autoplay Plays all videos in sequence. Deleting A Video Recording Use this option to delete a single video recording. Warning! After a recording has been erased, it cannot be restored. Move the navigation button (5) to the right to select the video you want to erase. To delete the currently displayed video, press the navigation button. English - 51
The Menus SCAZ 5.00 A1 When using the touch-sensitive display you can use the following buttons: To show the previous video. To show the next video. To delete the current video. To return without applying any changes. Deleting all video recordings All saved video recordings can be deleted in one go. Any captured pictures will not be erased. Use the navigation button (5) to select the desired icon and then press the navigation button to confirm. Does not erase anything. To erase all video recordings. Confirms the selection (when adjusting the settings via the touch-sensitive display). 52 -English
SCAZ 5.00 A1 Protect The Menus Here you can protect one or more recordings to avoid accidental deletion. Move the navigation button (5) to the right to select the video you want to protect. To protect the currently displayed video, press the navigation button. When using the touch-sensitive display you can use the following buttons: To show the previous video. To show the next video. To protect the current video. To return without applying any changes. Protected videos will appear with a icon on the display. To unprotect a video, repeat the above procedure. Autoplay This function allows you to play all recorded videos in sequence. English - 53
The Menus Photo Menu SCAZ 5.00 A1 To open the Photo menu, press the Menu button (12) while in Photo mode. Photo Menu Icons White Balance To match the environmental lighting conditions. Resolution The recording size in pixels. Effect To select colour presets. Night Mode For recordings in low lighting conditions. 54 -English
SCAZ 5.00 A1 The Menus Selftimer To delay the recording. Quality To select the recording quality. White Balance This setting is equivalent to the White Balance setting for video recording (see page 47). Resolution The resolution determines the size of the recording in pixels. As a general rule: The higher the resolution, the more storage space is required. Use the navigation button (5) to select the desired icon and then press the navigation button to confirm. Low resolution of 2048 x 1536 pixels Medium resolution of 2592 x 1944 pixels High resolution of 4608 x 3456 pixels (interpolated) Confirms the selection (when adjusting the settings via the touch-sensitive display). English - 55
The Menus Effect SCAZ 5.00 A1 This setting is equivalent to the Effect setting for video recording (see page 48). Night Mode This setting is equivalent to the Night mode setting for video recording (see page 49). Selftimer The self-timer delays the capture for a preset time after pressing the shutter button (21). This allows you to participate in the scene (e.g. for a group photo). Use the navigation button (5) to select the desired icon and then press the navigation button to confirm. Self-timer disabled. The photo will be captured 5 seconds after pressing the shutter button. The photo will be captured 10 seconds after pressing the shutter button. Confirms the selection (when adjusting the settings via the touch-sensitive display). During the delay time, the self-timer indicator (2) on the front panel flashes. 56 -English
SCAZ 5.00 A1 Quality The Menus This setting is equivalent to the Quality setting for video recording (see page 50). Photo Playback Menu To open the Photo playback menu, press the Menu button (12) while in photo Playback mode. Delete one picture Deletes the selected picture. Delete all pictures Deletes all pictures. Protect Protects your recordings against accidental deletion. Autoplay Plays all pictures in sequence. English - 57
The Menus Delete one picture SCAZ 5.00 A1 This allows you to erase a single picture. This function is operated the same way as the Delete function for video playback (see page 51). Delete all pictures All saved pictures can be deleted at once. Any captured videos will not be erased. This function is operated in the same way as the Delete function for video playback (see page 52). Protect This setting is equivalent to the Protect setting for video playback (see page 53). Autoplay This setting is equivalent to the autoplay setting for video playback (see page 53). 58 -English
SCAZ 5.00 A1 Connectors and Sockets Connectors and Sockets Viewing Recordings on a Television Screen Any recordings that you can view on the camcorder display can also be played back on a regular TV set. For this, your television set must have an appropriate Video In connector. Depending on the connectors available on the TV set, you can use the USB/AV cable or the HDMI cable. The HDMI cable will provide digital picture and sound and therefore offers the best quality. Simply operate the device as usual. For instance, enable the Autoplay (slideshow) function to view all pictures in sequence. Connecting via the HDMI Cable English - 59
Connectors and Sockets Connecting via the USB/AV Cable SCAZ 5.00 A1 Transferring Recordings to the Computer There are two possible ways to copy recordings from the camcorder to a computer: by connecting the device to a computer via the USB/AV cable by inserting the memory card into a card reader It is not possible to transfer data from the computer to the camcorder. The copy function will only allow for the transfer of data from the camcorder to the computer. 60 -English
SCAZ 5.00 A1 Connectors and Sockets Be careful when renaming any folders and files. Do NOT try to change the folder or file names stored on the device from the computer otherwise you may not be able to play back any files contained here with your camcorder. After you have copied your files or folders to the computer, you can rename or edit them on the computer. Using the USB port Use the supplied USB cable to connect your camcorder to the computer, as shown in the figure. Power the camcorder on. English - 61
Connectors and Sockets Using a Card Reader SCAZ 5.00 A1 If your computer features a card reader supporting SD memory cards, you can read the memory card s contents directly. Remove the memory card from the powered-off camcorder. Insert the memory card into the card reader of your computer (normally labelled SD/MMC). The PC will add the memory card contents under the drive letter in My Computer representing the card reader. Open My Computer on your PC and double-click on the disk drive representing the card reader. All recorded files can be found in the folder DCIM on this disk drive. Now you can copy the recorded files from the camcorder into a folder of your choice on the computer s hard disk. 62 -English
SCAZ 5.00 A1 Software Software The supplied software allows you to edit and play your recordings. System Requirements Operating system: Windows XP or Windows Vista or Windows 7 CPU: Intel/AMD Dual-Core processor or higher RAM: At least 1GB Graphics Adapter: DirectX 9 or DirectX 10-compatible (recommended) Interface: USB 1.1 or higher Memory: At least 2GB free hard disk space Installing the Software The bundled software is contained on the supplied CD-ROM. To be able to install the software, you first need to connect the camcorder to the computer by using the USB cable. Use the USB cable to connect the camcorder to your computer. Then power the camcorder on. Insert the supplied CD-ROM into the CD or DVD drive of your computer. The CD will launch automatically. Then follow the on-screen instructions to install. If the setup programme does not start automatically or you have cancelled it accidentally, you can launch the file TotalMedia HDCam.exe manually. English - 63
Software Uninstalling the Software SCAZ 5.00 A1 To uninstall the software, please use the Uninstall Wizard found in the Control Panel of your operating system. The Main Dialog 1 Navigation bar with multiple display options 2 The preview window shows previews and further information. 3 Toolbar for accessing the most common functions 64 -English
SCAZ 5.00 A1 Select language Software Here you can change the language of the software interface. From the main dialog, click: >Options >Preferences Select the desired language from the list and click OK to confirm. The software will prompt you that it will be necessary to restart it. Click "OK" to confirm the message. Then start the application again. Editing Recordings Viewing Recordings Use the USB cable to connect the camcorder to your computer. Then power the camcorder on. 4 Disk drives display and selection 5 Recordings stored on the selected disk English - 65
Software SCAZ 5.00 A1 The following options are available: From the navigation (4), select the disk drive for which you want to display the contents. Click on the star icon to rate the current recording. Click on the info icon to show further information on the current recording. To display a recording in a new window, double-click on it. In the display window, click the arrow icons, or use the arrow keys on your keyboard to display the previous or next recording. To view a video recording, double-click on it. The video window contains the icons Stop, Play and Pause. Click the arrow icons, or use the arrow keys on your keyboard to display the previous or next video recording. To delete a recording, click the Trash icon. The ensuing prompt needs to be confirmed with OK in order to execute the deletion. Importing Recordings To archive your recordings, you can use the Import function. The recordings will be copied to your computer. After you have imported your recordings, you will not need to connect the camcorder to view them. Select all recordings that you want to import from the currently selected disk drive and click "Import" on the bottom toolbar. A window with a user prompt will appear. To import the selected recordings, select the "Import Selected Scenes option. You can choose to import all or only all new recordings. If necessary, enter a folder name or use the default name. Click "OK" to confirm. Depending on the number of recordings, the copying of files can take a while. 66 -English
SCAZ 5.00 A1 Selecting the Navigation View Software There are different ways to open your imported recordings. In the libraries, you can sort them by folder name or date. Click on the folder icon to sort by folder name. Click on the calendar icon to sort by folder date. To open My Computer, click the button. Here you can find all the disk drives installed on your computer. For example, this allows you to access any recordings stored on a CD-ROM. English - 67
Software Preview Window SCAZ 5.00 A1 The preview window offers multiple options for sorting and editing your recordings. Shows all recordings according to their rating. Shows all recordings that haven t been imported yet. Here you can filter to display only pictures, only videos or all recordings. Drag the slider to adjust the display size for your recordings. Shows the recordings only. Shows the recordings together with other information. Here you can enter a keyword to search for. 68 -English
SCAZ 5.00 A1 Toolbar Software Import Merge videos Create AVCHD Upload to YouTube Upload to Facebook Photo Album Album page Imports all recordings from any connected devices. Creates movies from your video recordings. Burns your video files onto an AVCHD disk. Uploads video recordings to your YouTube account. Uploads video recordings to your Facebook account. Creates a photo album from your pictures. Creates a page (e.g. an invitation card) from your pictures. The icon entitled YouKu links to an Asian video portal and is not suitable for European countries. Import See page 66 - Importing Recordings. Merge videos Merge videos lets you merge multiple video clips to a movie. Click the merge videos icon to show the video editing timeline. Drag the desired video clips onto the timeline at the bottom of the window. English - 69
Software SCAZ 5.00 A1 Click the "Next" button to start the process. Specify the storage path on your computer and then click Save. Creating an AVCHD Disk AVCHD (Advanced Video Codec High Definition) is an innovative digital standard with high resolution and brilliant picture and sound quality. This format allows you to record onto writeable DVD disks and playback on suitable Blu-ray players. It is a good addition to an HDTV television set. Not all players support playback from self-recorded AVCHD disks. Insert a DVD±R, DVD±R DL, DVD±RW or DVD-RAM disk into your CD drive. Click the Create AVCHD Disk icon to open the disk compilation workspace. Drag the desired video clips onto the timeline at the bottom of the window. Click the "Next" button to start the process. Select the drive and folder from your hard disk and click OK. To be able to use this function your computer must feature a DVD drive capable of writing one of the following media types: DVD±R, DVD±R DL, DVD±RW or DVD-RAM 70 -English
SCAZ 5.00 A1 Cutting Video Clips Software You can remove any undesired sections from your video clips. From the video recordings overview, click on the scissor icon. The playback window with the currently selected recording will appear. Navigate to the beginning of the scene that you want to cut. Then click. Navigate to the end of the scene that you want to cut. Then click. Start cutting by clicking the confirmation icon. The title will be cut and a new clip without the selection will be created. Upload to YouTube Click on the YouTube upload icon. Drag the desired video recording onto the timeline at the bottom of the window. Click on Next. Enter the user name and password for your account and then click Login. Follow the YouTube on-screen instructions. Upload to Facebook Click on the Facebook upload icon. Drag the desired video recording onto the timeline at the bottom of the window. Click on Next. Enter your email address and password and click "Login". Then follow the Facebook on-screen instructions. English - 71
Software Photo Album SCAZ 5.00 A1 With this option you can create an album consisting of multiple pictures. There are also several templates that you can use. Click the Photo Album icon. Drag the desired pictures onto the bar at the bottom of the window. Click on Next. The programme "ArcSoft Print Creations will launch automatically. Choose a category and then a template from the application. To do this, double-click on the desired template. Album page With this option you can create an album page consisting of one or multiple pictures. There are also several templates that you can use. Click the Album Page icon. Drag the desired pictures onto the bar at the bottom of the window. Click on Next. The programme "ArcSoft Print Creations will launch automatically. Choose a category and then a template from the application. To do this, double-click on the desired template. 72 -English
SCAZ 5.00 A1 Appendix Appendix Technical Specifications Capture sensor Lens Colour LCD Display 5 megapixels CMOS Wide-angle: 45cm to infinite Telephoto: 20cm to infinite F/2.8-4.95 f=4.98-23.6 mm 7.5cm TFT Shutter speed Video: 1/15s ~ 1/2000s Photo: 2s ~ 1/4000s Photo mode resolutions Video mode resolutions Photo mode zoom Video mode zoom File format White Balance Effects Self-timer Video lamp Memory 3M (2048x1536), 5M (2592x1944), 16M (4608x3456, interpolated) QVGA 120fps (640x480), WVGA 60fps (800x480), 720p 30fps (1280x720), 720p 60fps (1280x720), 1080p 30fps (1920 x 1080) optical: 5x digital: 4x optical: 5x digital: 4x (not for 1080p nor QVGA) Video: AVI Photo: JPEG Automatic, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Tungsten Normal, Black and white, Sepia 5s, 10s LED light 128 MB internal flash memory (partially used by the operating system), SD memory card reader max. 32GB, SD(HC) Class 6 English - 73
Appendix SCAZ 5.00 A1 SD memory card (included in the package) 4 GB TV Out PAL, NTSC, HDMI Power supply Rechargeable Li-Ion battery, NP120 3.7 V, 1700 mah Manufacturer: Roofer Technology Co., Ltd. Charger Manufacturer: Scope Technology Co., Ltd. Model: DJ04V20500A Input voltage: 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz Output voltage: 4.2 V 500 ma Operating temperature 0 C - 35 C Operating humidity max. 85 % rel. humidity Microphone Integrated Speakers Integrated Dimensions 60 x 62 x 120 mm (W x H x D with hand strap) Weight approx. 227g (without battery) 74 -English