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KODAK PLAYSPORT
Video Camera / Zx5
Extended user guide
www.kodak.com
For help with your camera:
www.kodak.com/go/Zx5support
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Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, New York 14650 © Kodak, 2011 All screen images are simulated. Kodak and PlaySport are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company. ArcSoft and MediaImpression are trademarks of ArcSoft, Inc. HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. 4H7333_en
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Product features Front view Watertight door * Microphone IR Receiver Lens Video Recording light HDMI™ Out Camera Reset button USB, 5V DC In * Watertight door latches must be tightly closed and latched. to open Door Latch to close/seal www.kodak.com/go/support i
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Product features Back view Power button/Charging light Watertight door Ambient light sensor Mode (Video/Still) Review SD/SDHC Card (optional accessory) Delete Record/OK Settings Share • Volume (during playback) • Digital zoom (during capture) • Turn on the Glare shield • View previous/next picture or video ii www.kodak.com/go/support
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Recording Video length Recording Zoom Playback t r Video/pic u e number Volume Elapsed time Product features Understanding the status icons www.kodak.com/go/support iii
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Table of contents 1 1 Setting up your camera .........................................................................1 Charging the battery .....................................................................................1 Charging using USB ......................................................................................2 Inserting an SD or SDHC Card (optional accessory).........................................3 Connecting the strap....................................................
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1 Setting up your camera Charging the battery Use this procedure to charge the battery or power the camera with AC power. Charge the battery as often as you like—you can’t over-charge—but always fully charge before using. IMPORTANT: The battery is not removable. Charging light: • Blinking = charging • Steady On = charged (approx. 4.5 hours) Yours may differ. KODAK Camera USB Cable, Micro B / 5-Pin (Use only the cable included with this camera.) See other charging solutions see page 2 Keep do
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Setting up your camera Charging using USB IMPORTANT: The battery charges when the computer is on and awake; so disable your computer’s hibernation, sleep, and standby modes. Charging light: • Blinking = charging • Steady On = charged (approx. 5 hours) KODAK Camera USB Cable, Micro B / 5-Pin (Use only the cable included with this camera.) Keep doors watertight see page i 2 www.kodak.com/go/support
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Setting up your camera Inserting an SD or SDHC Card (optional accessory) Your camera has limited internal memory—perfect for a few practice videos/pictures. For the best experience, we strongly suggest purchasing a card (SDHC Class 4 or higher) to store more. (Maximum supported size: 32 GB.) 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 video/pictures, the card, or the camera. 1 Turn off the came
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Setting up your camera Connecting the strap Yours may differ. 4 www.kodak.com/go/support
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2 Using your camera Turning on the camera Setting the date/time Language to change. to accept. OK Date/Time At the prompt, press OK. to change current field. for previous/next field. to accept. OK Change date/time later see page 14 www.kodak.com/go/support 5
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Using your camera Recording videos, taking pictures When you turn on the camera, it’s ready to record. Start/stop recording. Zoom in/out. Turn on the Glare Shield (if enabled in the Settings menu) to improve LCD viewability. In Liveview, press to change recording modes (video/pictures). In Review or in a menu, press to go to Liveview. Recording modes WVGA (iPad 1080p 720p/60 fps 720p Still Compatible) best for viewing on a best for best for best for computer, sharing on conserving for p
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Using your camera Adjusting the LCD to improve viewability The camera has the ability to sense the light level in your environment and adjust LCD brightness so it’s easier to see. You can let the camera control LCD brightness or change the setting to suit your needs. To Do this Result Let the The LCD camera automatically Leave the LCD Brightness setting at Automatic. (See automatically adjusts to page 14.) adjust LCD changing light brightness conditions. 1 Press the Settings button . 2 Pr
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Using your camera Playing videos 1 Review. 2 Previous/next video/picture. 3 Play/Pause. OK (Press and hold to Stop.) Adjust video volume (or magnify a picture). Delete video/pictures. While playing a video, press: Play/Pause. OK Play fast-forward. Play in reverse. (Press again to fast-reverse.) While paused, press: Play in slow motion. (Press again to play even slower.) Play in reverse slow motion. (Press again to play even slower.) Use the optional remote control see page 17 8 www.kodak.com/g
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Using your camera Transferring, sharing online, editing 1 Connect the camera. (It turns on automatically.) 2 If this is the first time you’ve connected to this computer, follow the prompts to install the KODAK Share Button App. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to transfer and share videos. KODAK Camera USB Cable, Micro B / 5-Pin (Use only the cable included with this camera.) WINDOWS OS-based computers: Install ARCSOFT MEDIAIMPRESSION for KODAK Software to help organize and edit vid
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Using your camera Sharing through email and social networks It’s never been easier to share pictures on your favorite social networking sites. IMPORTANT: To use the sharing and social networking features, you must install KODAK Software (see page 10). 1 Press the Share button to share anytime—in Liveview or in Review. Social networking sites and email addresses are offered. To edit the list of social networking sites, see page 11. To add an email address or KODAK PULSE Display, see page 11. 2
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Using your camera Choose which social networking sites to display on your camera You can show/hide networking sites so that only your favorite sites appear on your camera’s Share menu. 1 Press the Settings button . 2 Press to choose Share Settings, then press OK. 3 Press to highlight a site, then press OK. 4 Press to choose Show or Hide, then press OK. 5 Press to choose Done, then press OK. When you are in Review and press the Share button, your favorite sites appear. Press the Mode button
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Using your camera Deleting videos/pictures 1 Review 2 Previous/next 3 Delete 4 Highlight Delete, then press the OK button. 12 www.kodak.com/go/support
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Using your camera Viewing on a TV If you have an HD television, use an HDMI cable—and get the richest playback experience. (Cables may be sold separately.) HDMI Cable AV Cable NOTE: Set your TV’s input setting to HDMI or AV, according to your TV’s specifications. Set Video Output (NTSC/PAL) see page 14 Purchase cables www.kodak.com/go/accessories www.kodak.com/go/support 13
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Using your camera Using the Settings menu Effects—Normal Color, High Saturation, 70’s Film, B&W, or Sepia Underwater Correction—Turn on if taking videos/pictures under water. (See page 15.) Video Resolution—HD 1080p, HD 720p, HD 720p 60 fps, WVGA Microphone Gain—Adjust sensitivity of the internal microphone. Sounds & LED—Turn sounds and the Video Recording light on/off. LCD Brightness & Glare Shield—Choose the setting that’s best for your light conditions. (See more about the Glare Shield fea
