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VDC-300
USER’S MANUAL
Getting Started
Camera Operation
Getting Connected
Software Applications
ViewFun
Appendices
82-055-00010
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2 Copyright Information • Reorient the receiving antenna All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, • Increase the distance between the equipment and the transmitted, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any receiver language in any form by any means, mechanical, optical, electronic, • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different recording, or otherwise, without the written permission of the from that to which the receiver is conne
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3 Contents Chapter 1: Getting Started Chapter 2: Camera Operation Supported Computer Systems ........................................... 7 The LCD Menu- Camera Mode ...................................... 12 Package Contents ............................................................. 7 Functions ................................................................. 12 Your Video Digital Camera ................................................. 7 Flash ...............................................
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4 Chapter 3: Getting Connected Chapter 5: ViewFun Connecting to the TV ..................................................... 19 Hardware Installation ...................................................... 30 Viewing Images ......................................................... 19 Starting ViewFun ............................................................ 30 Real-time Display ...................................................... 19 Functions ...............................................
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5 Preface Thank you for your purchase of the VDC-300. This guide covers all of the features and functions of the camera. In this user guide you will find the following topics: Chapter 1: Getting Started This chapter explains how to make your camera operational. Chapter 2: Camera Operation This chapter gives you step-by-step instructions on how to operate the various functions of the camera. Chapter 3: Getting Connected This chapter gives you detailed instructions on how to connect and use the
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Chapter Supported Computer Systems ................................. 7 Package Contents ................................................... 7 Your Video Digital Camera ..................................... 7 Power Supply .......................................................... 9 Installing the Batteries......................................... 9 Using an AC Adapter .......................................... 9 Low-Battery Indicator.......................................... 9 Compact Flash Card
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7 Supported Computer Systems Your Video Digital Camera This camera complies with the TWAIN standards, the industry The camera is equipped with a number of different features and standard for imaging hardware and software. TWAIN eliminates functions. To better understand and familiarize yourself with these compatibility problems with software and input devices from features and functions, please refer to the following pages before different vendors. The following are the minimum system using th
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8 7 12 6 4 1 3 2 8 9 13 10 11 14 1. Viewfinder: Allows you to position the subject in the image that will be captured. 2. Lens: Allows the camera to focus on the subject and to capture 16 15 the image once the shutter button has been pressed. 3. Iris Selector: Allows for the adjustment of light levels entering the camera. 6. LCD Panel: The Liquid Crystal Display panel allows you to 4. LED Indicator: Alerts you when the self-timer is about to take view real-time display, the menu functions, and
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9 Power Supply Low-Battery Indicator Installing the Batteries When the battery power becomes low, the battery icon will dis- play and blink in your LCD. To continue to use the camera, either The camera comes with 4 AA alkaline batteries. Please refer to the replace the batteries or connect the AC power adapter. The images inside of the battery compartment lid or the following illustration to will remain in the camera’s memory for an indefinite period of time. properly install the batteries. N
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10 Installing the Compact Flash Card Compact Flash Card • Open the CF card panel (shown below). The camera is equipped with a built-in Compact Flash Memory • Slide the CF card firmly into the slot (shown below). Card port that allows you to use an optional, DOS compatible, • Close the CF card panel. compact flash card (CF card) to store images. Using a CF card overrides the internal memory of the camera enabling you to capture Once a CF card is installed it automatically becomes the main more
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The LCD Menu- Camera Mode .............................. 12 Chapter Functions ........................................................ 12 Flash .......................................................... 13 Quality ....................................................... 13 White Balance ............................................ 13 Exposure .................................................... 13 Self-timer .................................................... 13 Auto-Off ........................
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12 Functions Camera Operation The following menu lists the functions available in Camera mode. This chapter explains the camera’s operation features and settings MENU in detail. The camera has two modes, Camera and Playback. Both modes offer various functions specific to that particular mode. The LED on FLASH: ON/ON /AUTO/ the top of the camera will display the current mode you are in (Green AUTO /OFF = Camera, Orange = Playback). In order to use the individual func- QUALITY: ECON/STD/HIGH ti
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13 (1) FLASH: (3) White Balance: The camera is equipped with five flash modes: White Balance adjusts the camera's color sensitivity to match the ON: the flash will fire with every image capture. prevailing color of white outdoor light, yellow indoor light, or (some- times) greenish fluorescent light. The camera is equipped with four ON : the same as ON, preceded by a flash which reduces white balance modes. Select the white balance mode that most closely red-eye. matches the light in which yo
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14 Note: If the image on a color television appears in black and white, How will I know when the image will be captured? try changing the TV setting on the Camera Mode LCD menu. The LED indicator at the front of the camera blinks, increasing in speed to alert you when the image will be captured. (Blinking rate = (9) Information Display: 7x @ 1 second + 6x @ 1/2 second) This feature uses icons (e.g. flash, counter, etc.) to display camera information and settings on the camera LCD. (6) Auto-Off
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15 Note: When using the flash on an object at or closer than 1.2 meters (4 feet), set the Iris Selector to the setting. However, if the object Capturing Images There are several factors that should be considered when captur- is further than 1.2 meters (4 feet) set the Iris Selector to the setting. ing quality images. Proper positioning, distance, lighting, even hold- ing the camera in just the right way can make all of the difference Processing when capturing quality images. When the camera
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16 Functions The LCD Menu- Playback Mode (1) Four Picture Mode This mode offers functions specific to captured images and allows This function allows you to view four images at once in order to you to view your captured images on the LCD or TV. When you speed up the search process. switch to this mode, the LCD automatically turns on in single pic- ture mode and the last image captured appears. Note: You can not access the playback menu while in four picture mode. Selecting a Playback Function:
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17 Note: When you delete an image, if there are any other images that Viewing Images are in the camera’s memory after that image, they will move up in On the Camera LCD place. 2 4 1 3 1. Power on the camera and press the mode button to select Play- before back (Orange LED). 2. Press the Up/Down buttons to scroll through and preview the 1 2 4 3 images. after blank 3. Press Menu to view the Playback LCD menu and use four pic- ture mode, delete, protect, and more. To delete a protected image: 1.
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Chapter Connecting to the TV ............................................ 19 Viewing Images ................................................ 19 Viewing Real-time Video.................................... 19 Connecting to the VCR ......................................... 19 Recording Real-time Video ................................ 20 Connecting to the PC ............................................ 20 3 Getting Connected
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19 Viewing images with the Down Button Connecting to the TV The viewing order of the images will count up through the list to the last image then return to the first image and count up through the 1. Plug one end of the included video list again. cable into the VIDEO IN termi- Viewing Real-time Video nal of your television. 1 4 2 3 2. Open the cable panel and plug the other end of the cable into the camera’s VIDEO terminal. Viewing Images In order to view real-time video on the TV after connec
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20 Connecting to the VCR Connecting to the PC 1. Plug one end of the included video cable into the VIDEO IN 1. Plug one end of the cable into the RS232 or USB port at the back terminal at the back of your VCR. of your computer. 2. Plug the other end of the cable into the camera’s VIDEO terminal. Note: Ensure that your TV and VCR are properly connected. Recording Real-time Video In order to record video after connecting to the VCR, please refer to the following: RS232 USB 1. Power on the VCR,
