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KODAK Zx1
Pocket Video Camera
Extended user guide
www.kodak.com
For interactive tutorials:
www.kodak.com/go/howto
For help with your camera:
www.kodak.com/go/Zx1support
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urg_00974.book Page 2 Monday, December 8, 2008 7:19 AM Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, New York 14650 © Eastman Kodak Company, 2008 All screen images are simulated. Kodak is a trademark of Eastman Kodak Company. ArcSoft and MediaImpression are trademarks of ArcSoft, Inc. Apple, iLife, iWeb, MobileMe, iTunes, iPhone, iPod, and Apple TV are trademarks of Apple, Inc. HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. 4H
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urg_00974.book Page i Monday, December 8, 2008 7:19 AM Product features Front view Speaker Infrared receiver (for optional remote control) Microphone Power Recording light Lens HDMI™ Out USB/AV Out 5V DC-in www.kodak.com/go/support i
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LCD Recording mode Record/OK Delete Review mode/ Stop Slow motion Previous/Next Reverse/Forward Video/picture size Volume/Zoom Strap post Tripod socket urg_00974.book Page ii Monday, December 8, 2008 7:19 AM Product features Back view ii www.kodak.com/go/support
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Recording icons Video length Recording status Zoom indicator Mode Card is inserted Battery level Playback icons Video length Elapsed e tim Volume No card is inserted DC power (plugged in) Video/picture number Direction/Speed Indicator urg_00974.book Page iii Monday, December 8, 2008 7:19 AM Product features Understanding the status icons www.kodak.com/go/support iii
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urg_00974.book Page iv Monday, December 8, 2008 7:19 AM Table of contents 1 1 Setting up your camera .........................................................................1 Charging, loading the rechargeable batteries.................................................1 Using an optional KODAK SD or SDHC Card ..................................................2 Connecting the strap.....................................................................................3 2 Using your camera .....
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urg_00974.book Page 1 Monday, December 8, 2008 7:19 AM 1 Setting up your camera IMPORTANT: Your camera is water resistant—it is not waterproof. Do not submerge your camera in liquid. Charging, loading the rechargeable batteries 1 2 3 Lights are on while the charger is plugged in. (Charge for approximately 12 hours.) Compatible • KODAK Li-Ion Rechargeable Digital Camera Battery KLIC-8000 KODAK Batteries • KODAK Lithium Digital Camera Battery CRV3 • KODAK AA Batteries (Ni-MH, alkaline)
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urg_00974.book Page 2 Monday, December 8, 2008 7:19 AM Setting up your camera Using an optional KODAK SD or SDHC Card Your camera has internal memory, but we recommend a KODAK SD or SDHC Card to conveniently store more videos/pictures. CAUTION: A card can only be inserted one way; forcing it may cause damage. Inserting or removing a card while the camera is on may damage the pictures, the card, or the camera. optional 1 Turn off the camera. Insert or remove the 2 optional card. 3 Turn on
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urg_00974.book Page 3 Monday, December 8, 2008 7:19 AM Setting up your camera Connecting the strap www.kodak.com/go/support 3
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urg_00974.book Page 4 Monday, December 8, 2008 7:19 AM 2 Using your camera Turning on the camera Setting the date/time Date/Time: At the prompt, press OK. to change current field. for previous/next field. OK to accept. NOTE: To change the date & time later, see page 10. 4 www.kodak.com/go/support
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urg_00974.book Page 5 Monday, December 8, 2008 7:19 AM Using your camera Recording When you turn on the camera, it’s ready to take videos. (OK) Start/stop recording Zoom in/out Choose a mode: • HD: 16:9, 720p @ 30 fps (HDTV) • HD60: 16:9, 720p @ 60 fps (HDTV) • Still (3 MP pictures) • VGA: 4:3, 640 x 480 @ 30 fps (Web-ready) NOTE: To take even more videos, insert an SD or SDHC Card. Purchase accessories www.kodak.com/go/Zx1accessories Use the optional remote control see page 8 www.kodak.com/
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urg_00974.book Page 6 Monday, December 8, 2008 7:19 AM Using your camera Playing videos Review button (press again for thumbnails, timeline) (OK) Play/Pause Stop video playback Delete the current or all videos/pictures Volume Previous/next video During playback, press to fast-forward or fast-rewind 2X, 4X, 8X, 16X. While paused, press to forward/ reverse one frame at a time. To use the optional remote control, see page 8. 6 www.kodak.com/go/support
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urg_00974.book Page 7 Monday, December 8, 2008 7:19 AM Using your camera Playing back on a TV HDMI cable AV cable (for HD quality) (for VGA quality) To set Video Out (NTSC/PAL), see page 10. Save battery power To save battery power, use the optional AC adapter to power the camera. Visit www.kodak.com/go/Zx1accessories. www.kodak.com/go/support 7
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Delete Mode Selector (Video/Still) Previous/Next Reverse/Forward Record/OK Stop Review Mode Volume/Zoom urg_00974.book Page 8 Monday, December 8, 2008 7:19 AM Using your camera Using the optional remote control Use the optional remote control to start/stop recording, take a picture, and review videos and pictures. Visit www.kodak.com/go/Zx1accessories. Remove the tab to activate the battery Using the remote control 8 www.kodak.com/go/support
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urg_00974.book Page 9 Monday, December 8, 2008 7:19 AM Using your camera Transferring, editing, sharing online 1 Connect, then turn on the camera. 2 If this is the first time you’ve connected to this WINDOWS OS-based PC, follow the prompts to install ARCSOFT MEDIAIMPRESSION for Kodak Software. You can then transfer and share videos. Video and pictures from the Zx1 Camera can be used with the APPLE ILIFE suite of products to edit, personalize, make DVDs, share via YouTube™ and APPLE Onlin
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n the came a is on, press any two Whe r buttons to access the Setup menu. urg_00974.book Page 10 Monday, December 8, 2008 7:19 AM Using your camera Accessing settings Date/Time Set the date and time. Sounds ■ On ■ Off Video Out ■ NTSC Choose the regional setting that lets you connect the camera to a ■ PAL television or other external device. Format SD/SDHC Card Deletes everything on the card; formats the card. CAUTION: Formatting deletes all videos/pictures. Removing a card during formatti
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urg_00974.book Page 11 Monday, December 8, 2008 7:19 AM 3 Getting help Getting help on the Web Camera Email, write, or phone Kodak www.kodak.com/go/contact Get support for your product (FAQs, troubleshooting www.kodak.com/go/Zx1support information, arrange for repairs, etc.) Get support for accessories www.kodak.com/go/support Purchase camera accessories (lenses, cards, etc.) www.kodak.com/go/Zx1accessories Download the latest camera firmware and software www.kodak.com/go/Zx1downloads See on
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urg_00974.book Page 12 Monday, December 8, 2008 7:19 AM Getting help Getting help on the telephone NOTE: If you have questions concerning this product, you may speak with Kodak customer support. Australia 1800 267 588 Netherlands 020 346 9372 Austria 0179 567 357 New Zealand 0800 880 120 Belgium 02 713 14 45 Norway 23 16 21 33 Brazil 0800 891 42 13 Philippines 1 800 1 888 9600 Canada 1 800 465 6325 Poland 00800 4411625 China 800 820 6027 Portugal 021 415 4125 Czech Republic 00 800 56325000 Ru
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urg_00974.book Page 13 Monday, December 8, 2008 7:19 AM 4 Troubleshooting Status Solution ■ Unrecognized or corrupt file. Transfer videos/pictures to your computer using the USB cable or an optional card reader. Then format the card in the camera or card reader. ■ An error may have occurred while formatting the card. Transfer videos/pictures to your computer using the USB cable or an optional card reader. Then format the card in the camera or card reader. ■ The memory card is either unrec
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urg_00974.book Page 14 Monday, December 8, 2008 7:19 AM Troubleshooting Status Solution Camera will not turn on. ■ Ensure batteries are correctly inserted. ■ Charge the batteries. ■ If camera still does not turn on, visit www.kodak.com/go/Zx1support and click Step-by-Step Solutions & Repair. Videos do not play on a TV. ■ Ensure an HDMI or AV cable is properly connected directly to the TV input(s). ■ Ensure TV menu settings are correct for an HDMI or AV connection. Camera will not work wi
