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VC3D2
3D Full HD Camcorder
User Guide
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. Warranty information contained in this User Guide will describe your limited
coverage from ViewSonic Corporation, which is also found on our web site at http://www.
viewsonic.com in English, or in specific languages using the Regional selection box in
the upper right corner of our website. "Antes de operar su equipo lea cu idadosamente
las instrucciones en este manual"
Model No. VS14308
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Page 1: User Guide
Warranty information contained in this User Guide will describe your limited coverage from ViewSonic Corporation, which is also found on our web site at http://www. viewsonic.com in English, or in specific languages using the Regional selection box in the upper right corner of our website. - Page 2 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 received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
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 reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. - Page 4 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 electronic equipment (RoHS Directive) and is deemed to comply with the maximum concentration values issued by the European Technical Adaptation Committee (TAC) as shown below: Substance Lead (Pb)
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Page 5: Copyright Information
To meet your future needs, and to receive any additional product information as it becomes available, please register your product on the Internet at: www.viewsonic. com. The ViewSonic® Wizard CD-ROM also provides an opportunity for you to print the registration form, which you may mail or fax to ViewSonic. -
Page 6: Table Of Contents
Inserting an SD card ... 15 Inserting the battery... 16 Charging the battery ... 18 Turning on/ off the camcorder ... 18 Connecting to TV (AV Cable)... 19 Connecting to TV (HDMI Cable) ... 19 Connecting to PC (USB Cable) ... 20 Changing modes ... - Page 7 2.9.6 Auto Power Off ... 24 2.9.7 Frequency... 24 2.9.8 TV Standard... 25 2.9.9 Beep ... 25 Using the Camcorder ... 26 Recording Videos... 26 Video Mode Menu... 29 3.2.1 White Balance ... 30 3.2.2 Resolution... 30 3.2.3 Effect ... 31 3.2.4...
- Page 8 3.9.3 Effect ... 43 3.9.4 Night Mode ... 44 3.9.5 Quality... 44 3.10 Playback Photos ... 45 3.10.1 Playback Photos... 45 3.11 Deleting Photos... 47 3.12 Protecting Photos ... 48 3.13 Autoplay Photos... 49 3.14 Image Output ... 50 Appendix... 51 Specification ...
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Page 9: Introducing The Camcorder
NVIDIA GeForce 8, 9 and 200 series • 3D ready monitor (120Hz) • 3D vision kits 1.2 Features The camcorder offers a variety of features and functions including: • 3D and 2D video/image shooting and playback • 3.2” LCD 3D display •... -
Page 10: Unpacking The Camcorder
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 Cable Pouch USB AV Cable... -
Page 11: About The Camcorder
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 Lens Head LED Light... -
Page 12: Top View
1.4.2 Top view 1.4.3 Bottom view Zoom Speaker Button Strap Tripod Mount Shutter Button... -
Page 13: Back View
1.4.4 Back view Mode Dial Navigation Button 1.4.5 Left view Battery Compartment Status LED Record Button USB / AV Port Battery Cover Latch... -
Page 14: Right View
1.4.6 Right view Microphone LCD Panel Menu Button Playback Button 3D Button Power Button SD Card Compartment... - Page 15 Button 3D Button Zoom Button Shutter Button Function Press to turn the camcorder on or off. Press to display the menu. Press again to go back the previous screen or close the menu. Press to playback recorded videos or photos.
- Page 16 Name Button Mode Dial Record Button Navigation Button Function Adjust to switch to different modes: Video, Camera, or Setup. • In Video mode, press to start or stop recording a video. • In Video Playback mode, press to start and pause video playback.
- Page 17 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 increase/decrease to toggle the rewind/ fast-forward speed (2X, 4X, or 8X).
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Page 18: Operating The Camcorder
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. - Page 19 Rotate the lens head to open the lens. 90°...
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Page 20: Getting Started
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 advanced functions. 2.1 Inserting an SD card An SD card can be installed in the camcorder to provide additional storage space for still images, video clips, or other files. -
Page 21: Inserting The Battery
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. Note: Install the battery exactly as described here. Installing the battery incorrectly could cause damage to the camcorder. - Page 22 Insert the battery. Make sure that the + and – symbols on the battery line up with the + and – symbols on your camcorder. Close the battery cover. Note: Make sure that the battery cover is tightly closed to ensure...
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Page 23: Charging The Battery
Approximate charging time is 240 minutes with a charger and a USB connection. 2.4 Turning on/ off the camcorder Press and hold the Power Button to turn the camcorder on/off. Note: Closing and opening the LCD panel can power on/off the camera. -
Page 24: Connecting To Tv (Av Cable)
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. -
Page 25: Connecting To Pc (Usb Cable)
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: , Camera, and Video Setup. Adjust the Mode Dial to switch between modes. -
Page 26: Managing The Setup Mode
2.9.1 Managing the Setup mode To select a menu in the Setup mode, do the following: Adjust the Mode Dial to Setup mode to display the Setup mode screen. Use the Navigation Button to scroll through the options/pages until the desired menu is highlighted. Please see below for the available options. -
Page 27: Language
2.9.2 Language The Language menu allows you to select the language displayed. To select the language, do the following: Use the left/right Navigation Button to select the desired language. Press the middle Navigation Button to confirm. 2.9.3 Date / Time The Date / Time menu allows you to adjust the date and time. -
Page 28: Format
Navigation Button to confirm. Warning: Formatting will delete everything on the media. 2.9.5 Default The Default menu allows you to reset the camcorder to factory defaults. To reset the camcorder, do the following: Use the left/right Navigation Button to select √. -
Page 29: Auto Power Off
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: Use the left/right... -
Page 30: Tv Standard
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: Use the left/right Navigation Button to select NTSC or PAL. Press the middle Navigation Button to confirm. -
Page 31: Using The Camcorder
3 Using the Camcorder 3.1 Recording Videos To record a movie, do the following: Rotate the lens head and flip open the LCD panel to turn on the camcorder. Adjust the Mode Dial to Video mode. To adjust the video, you may: ... - Page 32 The Video Recording Screen Icon Description Indicates that the camcorder is in Video mode. Indicates the amount of zoom being used. Indicates the current White Balance mode. Indicates that night mode is enabled.
- Page 33 Icon Description Indicates the amount of battery power left. Indicates the current resolution. Indicates the current exposure value. Indicates the memory card is inserted. Indicates that the internal memory is used to store files. Indicates the remaining space for your memory card/internal memory.
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Page 34: Video Mode Menu
3.2 Video Mode Menu To select a menu in the Video mode, do the following: Press the Menu Button to open the Video mode menu screen. Use the Navigation Button to scroll through the options until the desired menu is highlighted. Please see below for the available options. -
Page 35: White Balance
To set the White Balance, please do the following: Use the left/right Navigation Button to select the desired option: Auto: Select this option to let the camcorder set the white balance automatically. Sunny: Select this option for daylight filming. -
Page 36: Effect
To select the resolution, do the following: 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 30 fps. 720P60: Select this ... -
Page 37: Night Mode
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: Use the left/right Navigation Button to select: X: Turn night mode off. √: Turn night mode Press the middle Navigation Button to confirm. -
Page 38: Playback Videos
3.3 Playback Videos 3.3.1 Playback Videos To playback videos, do the following: Make sure you are in Video mode. Adjust the Mode Dial to switch to Video mode if not. Press the Playback Button to open the Video playback screen. Press the left/right Navigation Button to browse the recorded videos. - Page 39 The Video Playback Screen Icon Description Indicates that the camcorder is in Playback mode. Indicates the video file number. Indicates the total recorded time. Indicates that the file is protected. Indicates the video resolution.
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Page 40: Deleting Videos
3.4 Deleting Videos To delete a single video, do the following: In Video mode, press the Playback Button to enter the Video Playback mode. Press the left /right Navigation Button to select the video you want to delete. Press the Menu Button to open the Video Playback menu screen. -
Page 41: Protecting Videos
Note: • Once deleted, files cannot be recovered. Ensure the files are transferred to the computer or saved to another storage device. • Files that have been protected will not be deleted. You have to unlock the files first before deleting them. 3.5 Protecting Videos To protect a video from being deleted, do the following: In Video mode, press the Playback Button to enter the Video... -
Page 42: Autoplay Videos
3.6 Autoplay Videos The Autoplay function allows you to play each video clip in turn. To start autoplay, do the following: In Video mode, press the Playback Button to enter the Video Playback mode. Press the Menu Button to open the Video Playback menu screen. -
Page 43: Video Output
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: In Video mode, press the Playback Button to enter the Video Playback mode. Press the Menu Button to open the Video Playback menu screen. -
Page 44: Shooting Photos
3.8 Shooting Photos To shoot a photo, do the following: Rotate the lens head and flip open the LCD panel to turn on the camcorder. Adjust the Mode Dial to switch to Camera mode. Press the Shutter Button to capture a photo. - Page 45 The Camera Screen Icon Description Indicates that the camcorder is in Camera mode. Indicates the amount of zoom being used. Indicates the total number of pictures. Indicates the current White Balance mode. Indicates that night mode is enabled. Indicates the amount of battery power left.
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Page 46: Camera Mode Menu
3.9 Camera Mode Menu To select a menu in the Camera mode, do the following: Press the middle Navigation Button to open the Camera mode menu screen. Use the Navigation Button to scroll through the options until the desired menu is highlighted. Please see below for the available options. -
Page 47: White Balance
To set the White Balance, do the following: Use the left/right Navigation Button to select the desired option: Auto: Select this option to let the camcorder set the white balance automatically. Sunny: Select this option for daylight filming. -
Page 48: Effect
To select the resolution, do the following: 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. 8M: Select this option for 3200 x 2400 resolution. -
Page 49: Night Mode
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: Use the left/right Navigation Button to select: X: Turn night mode off. √: Turn night mode Press the middle Navigation Button to confirm. -
Page 50: Playback Photos
3.10 Playback Photos 3.10.1 Playback Photos To playback photos, please do the following: Make sure you are in the Camera mode. Adjust the Mode Dial to switch to Camera mode if not. Press the Playback Button to enter the Photo playback screen. - Page 51 The Photo Playback Screen Icon Description Indicates that the camcorder is in Camera Playback mode. Indicates the file number of the current photo. Indicates the sequence number of the current photo over the total number of photos. Indicates the amount of battery power left.
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Page 52: Deleting Photos
3.11 Deleting Photos To delete a single photo, do the following: In Camera mode, press the Playback Button to enter the Photo Playback mode. Press the left /right Navigation Button to select the photo you want to delete. Press the Menu Button to open the Photo Playback menu screen. -
Page 53: Protecting Photos
Note: • Once deleted, files cannot be recovered. Ensure the files are transferred to the computer or saved to another storage device. • Files that have been protected will not be deleted. You have to unlock the files first before deleting them. 3.12 Protecting Photos To protect a photo from being deleted, do the following: In Camera mode, press the Playback Button to enter the... -
Page 54: Autoplay Photos
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: In Camera mode, press the Playback Button to enter the Camera Playback mode. Press the Menu Button to open the Camera Playback menu screen. -
Page 55: Image Output
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: In Camera mode, press the Playback Button to enter the Camera Playback mode. Press the Menu Button to open the Camera Playback menu screen. -
Page 56: Appendix
Appendix Specification General Imaging sensor 1/3.2” 5M CMOS Sensor x 2 5.0 Megapixel Active pixels Internal: Built-in 128MB Flash Memory Storage media (Available memory for image storage is approximately 56MB) SD Card: (Up to SDHC 32GB Class6) Sensitivity Auto Exposure mode Programmed AE Color effects Natural/B&W/Sepia Lens... - Page 57 General Movie clips H.264 (MP4) 3D and 2D Movie: WVGA 848x480 60fps, 3D: 8X Zoom 2D: 10X LCD monitor 3.2”color LCD monitor (320x480 pixels) LED light Effective range: < 1M Mode: On/Off White balance Auto/Sunny/Cloudy/Tungsten/ Fluorescent -2.0 EV~+2.0 EV compensation Interface AV-out: NTSC / PAL / HDMI MSDC: USB 2.0 (high speed)
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Page 58: Troubleshooting
The batteries have no power. The camcorder The auto power off suddenly turns off. function is enabled. The camcorder is running out of battery power. The captured Before the image is image is not saved the power stored in has been cut off. - Page 59 SDHC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. Solution Adjust the EV setting on the camcorder. Unlock the memory card. Format the memory card. Before formatting the card, ensure you back up the files.
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Page 60: Customer Support
(Mexico) Renta y Datos, 29 SUR 721, COL. LA PAZ, 72160 PUEBLA, PUE. Tel: 01.222.891.55.77 CON 10 LINEAS Electroser, Av Reforma No. 403Gx39 y 41, 97000 Mérida, Yucatán. Tel: 01.999.925.19.16 Other places please refer to http://www.viewsonic.com/la/soporte/index.htm#Mexico Latin America www.viewsonic.com/la/ (Peru) Macau www.hk.viewsonic.com... -
Page 61: Limited Warranty
Replacement product or parts may include remanufactured or refurbished parts or components. How long the warranty is effective: ViewSonic 3D Full HD Camcorder are warranted for 1 year for labor from the date of the first customer purchase. Who the warranty protects: This warranty is valid only for the first consumer purchaser. - Page 62 Exclusion of damages: ViewSonic’s liability is limited to the cost of repair or replacement of the product. ViewSonic shall not be liable for: 1. Damage to other property caused by any defects in the product, damages based upon...
- Page 63 Replacement product or parts may include remanufactured or refurbished parts or components. How long the warranty is effective: ViewSonic 3D Full HD Camcorder are warranted for 1 year for labor from the date of the first customer purchase. Who the warranty protects: This warranty is valid only for the first consumer purchaser.
- Page 64 E-Mail: rrrb@sureste.com Tijuana: Av Ferrocarril Sonora #3780 L-C Col 20 de Noviembre Tijuana, Mexico 4.3: ViewSonic Mexico Limited Warranty Villahermosa: Compumantenimietnos Garantizados, S.A. de C.V. AV. GREGORIO MENDEZ #1504 COL, FLORIDA C.P. 86040 Tel: 01 (993) 3 52 00 47 / 3522074 / 3 52 20 09 E-Mail: compumantenimientos@prodigy.net.mx...