Viewsonic VC3D2 User Manual

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1 VC3D2 3D Full HD Camcorder User Guide Model No. VS14308 IMPORTANT: Please read this User Guide to obtain important information on installing and using your product in a safe manner, as well as registering your product for future service. Warran...

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i Compliance Information FCC Statement This device complies with part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference receiv...

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ii Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions completely before using the equipment. 2. Keep these instructions in a safe place. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this equipment near water. Warning: To...

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iii Declaration of RoHS Compliance This product has been designed and manufactured in compliance with Directive 2002/95/EC of the European Parliament and the Council on restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electr...

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iv Copyright Information Copyright © ViewSonic ® Corporation, 2011. All rights reserved. ViewSonic, the three birds logo, OnView, ViewMatch, and ViewMeter are registered trademarks of ViewSonic Corporation. Disclaimer: ViewSonic Corporation shall...

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Table of Contents 1 Introducing the camcorder........................... 4 1.1 System requirements.................................... 4 1.1.1 Standard system requirements ................... 4 1.1.2 System requirements (for 3D v...

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2.9.1 Managing the Setup mode................... 21 2.9.2 Language............................................. 22 2.9.3 Date / Time .......................................... 22 2.9.4 Format ....................................................

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3.9.3 Effect ................................................... 43 3.9.4 Night Mode ........................................... 44 3.9.5 Quality.............................................. 44 3.10 Playback Photos ..................

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1 Introducing the camcorder Read this section to learn about the features and functions of the camcorder. This chapter also covers system requirements, package contents, and descriptions of the hardware components. 1.1 System requirements 1.1...

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1.3 Unpacking the camcorder The following items should be present in the package. If any item is missing or appears damaged, contact your dealer immediately. Camcorder Quick Start Guide CD Rom Li-ion Battery Charger Power C...

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1.4 About the camcorder Refer to the following illustrations to familiarize yourself with the buttons and controls of this camcorder. 1.4.1 Front view Lens Lens LED Light Lens Head 6 ...

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1.4.2 Top view Speaker Zoom Button Shutter Button 1.4.3 Bottom view Trip od Mount Strap 7 ...

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1.4.4 Back view Navi gation Button USB / AV Port Record Button Status LED Mode Dial 1.4.5 Left view Battery Compartment Battery Cover Latch 8 ...

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1.4.6 Right view Microphone L CD Panel Power Butto n Menu Button 3D Button Playback Button SD Card Compartment 9 ...

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See the table below for a description of each button’s function. Name Button Function Power Button Press to turn the camcorder on or off. Menu Button Press to display the menu. Press again to go back the previous screen or close the men...

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Name Button Function Mode Dial Adjust to switch to different modes: Video, Camera, or Setup. Record Button • In Video mode, press to start or stop recording a video. • In Video Playback mode, press to start and pause video p...

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Name Button Function • Press the left/right button to scroll through the videos. • While playing video, press the left/right button to rewind/fast-forward video playback. • While playing video, press and hold the left/right button ...

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1.4.7 Operating the camcorder To turn on the power, open the LCD panel or press the Power Button for one second. Rotate the LCD panel so you can view pictures and movies. 13 ...

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Rotate the lens head to open the lens. 90° 14 ...

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2 Getting started Read this section to learn how to start using the camcorder. This section covers basic functions such as switching on, inserting the battery and memory cards, and configuring preliminary settings. See later chapters for ...

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3. Close the SD card door. 2.2 Inserting the battery This camcorder is designed to use a rechargeable Li-ion battery. Only use the batteries supplied by the manufacturer or your dealer. 1. Slide the battery cover latch to open the batte...

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2. Insert the battery. Make sure that the + and – symbols on the battery line up with the + and – symbols on your camcorder. 3. Close the battery cover. Note: Make sure that the battery cover is tightly closed to ensur...

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2.3 Charging the battery You can charge the battery with the charging unit provided. Follow the steps below to charge the battery. 1. Insert the Li-ion battery into the charging bay. Connect one end of the power cord to the charging unit and t...

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2.5 Connecting to TV (AV Cable) To view pictures or videos on a TV, connect the camcorder to a TV using the supplied AV cable as shown. 2.6 Connecting to TV (HDMI Cable) You can also connect the camcorder to a TV using the HDMI cable. ...

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2.7 Connecting to PC (USB Cable) Connect the camcorder to a computer with the USB cable provided as shown. 2.8 Changing modes The camcorder can operate in three modes: Video, Camera, and Setup. Adjust the Mode Dial to switch between modes. ...

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5 6 7 8 2 3 4 1 2.9.1 Managing the Setup mode To select a menu in the Setup mode, do the following: 1. Adjust the Mode Dial to Setup mode to display the Setup mode screen. 2. Use the Navigation Button to scroll through the optio...

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2.9.2 Language The Language menu allows you to select the language displayed. To select the language, do the following: 1. Use the left/right Navigation Button to select the desired language. 2. Press the middle Navigation Button to confirm...

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2.9.4 Format The Format menu allows you to format your memory card or the internal memory when no memory card is inserted. To format your memory card or internal memory, do the following: 1. Use the left/right Navigation Button to sel...

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2.9.6 Auto Power Off The Auto Power Off menu allows you to set an idle time after which the camcorder automatically sets to sleep mode to save power. To adjust the Auto Power Off, do the following: 1. Use the left/right Navigation Button to ...

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2.9.8 TV Standard The TV Standard menu allows you to select the TV standard of the recorded videos. To adjust the TV Standard, do the following: 1. Use the left/right Navigation Button to select NTSC or PAL. 2. Press the middle Naviga...

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3 Using the Camcorder 3.1 Recording Videos To record a movie, do the following: 1. Rotate the lens head and flip open the LCD panel to turn on the camcorder. 2. Adjust the Mode Dial to Video mode. To adjust the video, you may:  Press t...

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The Video Recording Screen 2 1 3 5 6 9 8 10 7 4 # Icon Description 1 Indicates that the camcorder is in Video mode. 2 Indicates the amount of zoom being used. 3 Indicates the current White Balance mode. 4 ...

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# Icon Description 5 Indicates the amount of battery power left. 6 Indicates the current resolution. 7 Indicates the current exposure value. Indicates the memory card is inserted. 8 Indicates that the internal memory is used to...

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2 3 1 4 5 3.2 Video Mode Menu To select a menu in the Video mode, do the following: 1. Press the Menu Button to open the Video mode menu screen. 2. Use the Navigation Button to scroll through the options until the desired menu is h...

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3.2.1 White Balance The White Balance menu allows you to set the white balance when capturing images under specific lighting conditions. To set the White Balance, please do the following: 1. Use the left/right Navigation Button to select the de...

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To select the resolution, do the following: 1. Use the left/right Navigation Button to select the desired option:  1080P: Select this option for 1920 x 1080 resolution.  720P30: Select this option for 1280 x 720 resolution at ...

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3.2.4 Night Mode The Night Mode menu allows you to enable or disable the night mode feature. To set night mode, do the following: 1. Use the left/right Navigation Button to select:  X: Turn night mode off.  √: Turn night m...

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3.3 Playback Videos 3.3.1 Playback Videos To playback videos, do the following: 1. Make sure you are in Video mode. Adjust the Mode Dial to switch to Video mode if not. 2. Press the Playback Button to open the Video playback screen. ...

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The Video Playback Screen 1 3 4 5 2 # Icon Description 1 Indicates that the camcorder is in Playback mode. 2 Indicates the video file number. 3 Indicates the total recorded time. 4 Indicates that the file is protected. ...

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3.4 Deleting Videos To delete a single video, do the following: 1. In Video mode, press the Playback Button to enter the Video Playback mode. 2. Press the left /right Navigation Button to select the video you want to delete. 3. Press ...

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3.5 Protecting Videos To protect a video from being deleted, do the following: 1. In Video mode, press the Playback Button to enter the Video Playback mode. 2. Press the left /right Navigation Button to select the video you w...

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3.6 Autoplay Videos The Autoplay function allows you to play each video clip in turn. To start autoplay, do the following: 1. In Video mode, press the Playback Button to enter the Video Playback mode. 2. Press the Menu Button to open ...

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3.7 Video Output The Video Output function allows you to change the display output in 3D format on a 3D TV. To set video output, do the following: 1. In Video mode, press the Playback Button to enter the Video Playback mode. 2. Press the Me...

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3.8 Shooting Photos To shoot a photo, do the following: 1. Rotate the lens head and flip open the LCD panel to turn on the camcorder. 2. Adjust the Mode Dial to switch to Camera mode. 3. Press the Shutter Button to capture a photo. ...

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The Camera Screen 1 4 3 2 6 7 9 8 5 # Icon Description 1 Indicates that the camcorder is in Camera mode. 2 Indicates the amount of zoom being used. 3 Indicates the total number of pictures. 4 Indicates the current Whi...

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2 3 1 4 5 3.9 Camera Mode Menu To select a menu in the Camera mode, do the following: 1. Press the middle Navigation Button to open the Camera mode menu screen. 2. Use the Navigation Button to scroll through the options until the ...

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3.9.1 White Balance The White Balance menu allows you to adjust the white balance when capturing images under specific lighting conditions. To set the White Balance, do the following: 1. Use the left/right Navigation Button to select the desire...

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To select the resolution, do the following: 1. Use the left/right Navigation Button to select the desired option: (2D mode)  2M: Select this option for 1832 x 1372 resolution.  5M: Select this option for 2592 x 1944 resolution...

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3.9.4 Night Mode The Night Mode menu allows you to enable or disable the night mode feature. To set night mode, do the following: 1. Use the left/right Navigation Button to select:  X: Turn night mode off.  √: Turn night mode...

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3.10 Playback Photos 3.10.1 Playback Photos To playback photos, please do the following: 1. Make sure you are in the Camera mode. Adjust the Mode Dial to switch to Camera mode if not. 2. Press the Playback Button to enter the Photo pla...

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The Photo Playback Screen 4 1 3 2 # Icon Description 1 Indicates that the camcorder is in Camera Playback mode. 2 Indicates the file number of the current photo. 3 Indicates the sequence number of the current photo over th...

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3.11 Deleting Photos To delete a single photo, do the following: 1. In Camera mode, press the Playback Button to enter the Photo Playback mode. 2. Press the left /right Navigation Button to select the photo you want to delete. 3. Pres...

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3.12 Protecting Photos To protect a photo from being deleted, do the following: 1. In Camera mode, press the Playback Button to enter the Photo Playback mode. 2. Press the left /right Navigation Button to select the photo you want to prote...

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3.13 Autoplay Photos The Autoplay function allows you to play the slideshow of the photos on your camera. To start autoplay, do the following: 1. In Camera mode, press the Playback Button to enter the Camera Playback mode. 2. Press th...

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3.14 Image Output The Image Output function allows you to change the display output in 3D format on a 3D TV. To set image output, do the following: 1. In Camera mode, press the Playback Button to enter the Camera Playback mode. 2. Press the...

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Appendix Specification General Imaging sensor 1/3.2” 5M CMOS Sensor x 2 Active pixels 5.0 Megapixel Storage media Internal: Built-in 128MB Flash Memory (Available memory for image storage is approximately 56MB) SD Card: (Up to SD...

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General Movie clips H.264 (MP4) 3D and 2D Movie: WVGA 848x480 60fps, 720p 30/60fps, 1080p 30fps Zoom 3D: 8X 2D: 10X LCD monitor 3.2”color LCD monitor (320x480 pixels) LED light Effective range: < 1M Mode: On/O...

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Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution Cannot turn on the camcorder. The battery is not inserted correctly. The batteries have no power. Insert the battery correctly. Charge the battery. The camcorder sudden...

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Problem Possible Cause Solution A black screen appears on the screen. The EV setting may be set too high. Adjust the EV setting on the camcorder. Memory card cannot be used. The memory card is protected. The memory card contai...

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Customer Support For technical support or product service, see the table below or contact your reseller. Note : You will need the product serial number. Country/Region Website T = Telephone F = FAX Email Australia/New Zealand www.viewsonic.com.au AU...

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Limited Warranty ViewSonic ® 3D Full HD Camcorder What the warranty covers: ViewSonic warrants its products to be free from defects in material and workmanship, under normal use, during the warranty period. If a product proves to be defective in ...

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Limitation of implied warranties: There are no warranties, express or implied, which extend beyond the description contained herein including the implied warranty of merchantability and tness for a particular purpose. Exclusion of damages: Vie...

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Mexico Limited Warranty ViewSonic® 3D Full HD Camcorder What the warranty covers: ViewSonic warrants its products to be free from defects in material and workmanship, under normal use, during the warranty period. If a product proves to be defective...

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ix Contact Information for Sales & Authorized Service (Centro Autorizado de Servicio) within Mexico: Name, address, of manufacturer and importers: México, Av. de la Palma #8 Piso 2 Despacho 203, Corporativo Interpalmas, Col. San Fernando Huixqui...

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