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Welcome and thank you for choosing a TOSHIBA product. For your convenience, your TOSHIBA product is furnished with two guides: a) a Quick Start Guide, and b) this comprehensive PDF User’s Manual. Introduction...
Section 1 Getting to Know Your Camcorder ... 6 Overview ... 6 Check the Components ... 6 Safety Instructions ... 7 System Requirements ... 7 Front View ... 8 Rear View ... 8 Side View ... 9 Bottom View ... 9 Section 2 Getting Started ...
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Section 4 Playback Mode ... 29 Button Function ... 29 LCD Monitor Information ... 30 Operations for Playback Mode ... 32 Video Playback ... 33 Photo Playback ... 33 Delete File in Playback Mode ... 33 Section 5 Setting Your Camcorder ... 34 Setup Menu ...
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Contents Section 11 Other Information ... 44 TOSHIBA Support ... 44 Operating Environment Conditions ... 44 Regulatory Information ... 44 Additional Information ... 46 About the battery pack ... 46...
Getting to Know Your Camcorder Overview The camcorder with 8 Mega Pixel sensor can take H.264 videos. By way of using H.264 technology, more videos can be taken within certain amount of memory. High quality images with up to 16 mega- pixels can also be delivered smoothly.
Safety Instructions Do not drop, puncture or disassemble the camcorder; otherwise the warranty will be voided. Avoid all contact with water, and dry hands before using. Do not expose the camcorder to high temperature or leave it in direct sunlight. Doing so may damage the camcorder.
Front View Macro Switch Lens Light Power Button Rear View Photo Mode LED Indicator HDMI Port TV Port Mini USB 2.0 Port SD card Cover Microphone Video Mode LED Indicator Record Button Tele Button Wide Button Pause Button Light Button...
Loading the Battery Before using the camcorder, users must load the Lithium-ion rechargeable battery come within the package. Insert the battery according to the correct polarity marks ( + or -). Close the battery cover firmly. Note • Please take out the battery from the camcorder and remove the insulator on the battery connection before use.
Turning the Camcorder On and Getting Started • To turn on the camcorder: Flip out the LCD panel; the camcorder will turn on automatically. Or press [Power Button] for one second to turn it on. • To record video: Press Mode Button or touch mode.
Button Function Mode Button: Switch between Video Mode and Photo Mode. Record Button: In Video Record Mode, press to take video. To stop recording, press it again. In Photo Record Mode, press to take photo. Tele Button: Zoom In. Wide Button Zoom out.
LCD Monitor Information The indicators shown below may display on LCD when videos and photos are recorded: On-screen information icon 00:03:12 00:03:12 Motion Detection (Video Record Mode Only) Scene On-screen touchable function icon Battery: full power Battery: medium power Battery: low power Battery: empty power DC power mode Macro Position Focusing...
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Manual White Balance Daylight Fluorescent Tungsten Zoom meter: 1X~16x (16x Digital zoom) Slow Motion (Video Record Mode Only) Time Lapse (Video Record Mode Only) Pre-Record Mode (Video Record Mode Only) Digital Light On Light On Light Off Video Resolution Full HD (1080p 30) HD60 (720p 60) HD30 (720p 30) (10)
(12) (13) (14) (15) (16) Note • Tap on the screen to close the touchable function bars. Tap again to show the bars. • Filter: Black&White / Classic / Negative can be previewed immediately without the indicator on the LCD screen. •...
Photo Recording • In Photo Record Mode (The Photo Mode LED Indicator take photo. • ouch (on-screen icon) to view the photo. • Three resolution settings are available: Image Quality High-16 Mega Pixels: 4608 x 3456 Standard-8 Mega Pixels: 3264 x 2448 Low-3 Mega Pixels: 2048 x 1536 Taking Close up Photos/Videos •...
Options for Menu Video Setting Photo Setting • Light • Light • Resolution • Resolution • Stabilization • Self-Timer • Motion Detect • • Slow Motion • Slideshow • Pre-Record • Time Lapse • Continuous Play * Please refer to Section 5 for the detailed information about [Setup]. Operations Operation Touch...
Video Setting Operation Touch on the screen. The main menu will show on the screen. Touch the [Video Setting screen to enter its setting menu. The Video Setting menu contains 8 options-- Light, Resolution, Stabilization, Motion Detect, Slow Motion, Pre-Record, Time Lapse, and Continuous Play --for you to adjust the camcorder settings.
Resolution Four resolution settings are available. Full HD Record videos at 1920x1080p 30 resolution. HD 60 Record videos at 1280x720p 60 resolution. HD 30 Record videos at 1280x720p 30 resolution. Record videos at 640x480p 30 resolution. Operation In the Video Setting menu, touch the [Resolution] icon twice on the screen.
Slow Motion Record videos with slow motion effect. When the video is played, the playback time will be longer than the actual recording time. Operation In the Video Setting menu, touch the [Slow Motion] icon twice on the screen. Touch to select the desired option. Or touch the Exit icon ( Pre-Record The Pre-record function ensures that you will not miss any critical recording opportunities.
Time Lapse Record still images at specific intervals you can set and play them as one video file. Disable Time Lapse. 1 Second Record one frame per second. 3 Seconds Record one frame every 3 seconds. 5 Seconds Record one frame every 5 seconds. Operation In the Video Setting menu, touch the [Time Lapse] icon twice on the screen.
Photo Setting Operation Touch on the screen. The main menu will show on the screen. Touch the [Photo Setting screen to enter its setting menu. The Photo Setting menu contains 5 options-- Light, Resolution, Self-Timer, ISO, and Continuous Play--for you to adjust the camcorder settings.
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Resolution Three resolution settings are available. High-16M Standard-8M Low-3M Operation In the Photo Setting menu, touch the [Resolution] twice icon on the screen. Touch to select the desired option. Touch again to validate the setting. Or touch the Exit icon ( Self-Timer The self-timer allows you to take photos with a ten-second time delay.
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The camcorder adjusts the ISO sensitivity of its images automatically. Two manual ISO sensitivity settings are available. (800/1600). The larger the number is, the higher the ISO sensitivity is set to. Select a small number to shoot a smoother image. Select a large number to shoot an image in a dark location or to shoot a subject moving at high speed.
Effects Operation Touch on the screen. The main menu will show on the screen. Touch the [Effects ] icon twice on the screen to enter its setting menu. The Effects menu contains 3 options-- Scene, Filter, and White Balance --for you to adjust the camcorder settings.
Filter You can select the special filter effects on the videos or photos. Auto Shoot without any special effect on the image. Black & White The image is converted to black-and-white. Classic The image is converted to a sepia look. Negative The image is converted as the negative of the normal.
Delete Operation Touch on the screen. The main menu will show on the screen. Touch the [Delete ] icon twice on the screen to enter delete menu. The Delete menu contains 4 options-- Delete Video, Delete Photo, Select & Delete, and Delete All --for you to manage the videos and photos in the built-in memory or the SD card.
Select & Delete Operation In the Delete menu, touch the [Select & Delete] icon twice on the screen. In the video & photo thumbnail screen, touch to select the desired file(s). (The check mark(s) will be shown on the selected file(s).) Touch to delete the selected file(s).
Button Function The Buttons have the following functions in Playback Mode. Record Button: Press to go the Record Mode Tele Button: Volume increase. Wide Button Volume decrease. Pause Button: In Video Playback Mode, press to pause the recorded video. Internet Button: In Playback Mode, press to select the current video or photo to upload to the Internet.
LCD Monitor Information Indicators on the LCD screen while in Playback Mode: On-screen information icon 00:03:12 Video Playback Mode Photo Playback Mode On-screen touchable function icon Battery: full power Battery: medium power Battery: low power Battery: empty power DC power mode The current file is selected to upload to the Internet.
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Select & Play thumbnail screen On Menu On Return to Record Mode (10) Go to the previous file. Videos fast rewind Play files (11) Pause (12) Go to the next file. Videos fast forward. (13) Delete the current file. (13) Stop video playing.
Operations for Playback Mode The Playback Mode is for viewing and managing videos and photos on the built-in memory or on an SD Card. Operation In Record Mode, press [Playback Button] or touch to switch to the Playback Mode. Touch to go to the previous video/photo;...
Video Playback Operation In the Video Playback Mode, touch to play or pause the video. Touch to go to the previous file; touch to go to the next file. While playing videos, touch rewind/forward. In the Continuous Play On Mode ( highlighted), touch to play the all video files continuously.
Setup Menu Operation Touch on the screen. The main menu will show on the screen. Touch the [Setup ] icon twice on the screen to enter its setting menu. The Setup menu contains 6 options for configuring your camcorder setup. They are Sound (operation sound), TV, Language, Time Setting, Format, and Default Setting.
Language Use this option to select the language of the user interface. Operation In the Setup menu, touch the [Language] icon twice on the screen. Touch to select the desired option. Touch again to validate the setting. Or touch the Exit icon ( Time Setting Operation In the Setup menu, touch the [Time Setting] icon...
Default Setting Use this option to restore the default factory setting. Restore default factory setting. Do not restore default factory setting. Operation In the Setup menu, touch the [Default Setting] icon on the screen to enter the confirmation screen. Touch the [Yes] icon to execute the operation and the [No] icon to cancel the operation.
Viewing Photos and Videos on TV Connecting to a High-Definition 16:9(Wide) TV Connect the HDMI cable to your camcorder’s HDMI Out port. Connect the other end of the cable to a television. Set the video input source of your TV to “HDMI”. The steps for viewing stored videos and photos on an HDTV are exactly the same as for viewing them on the LCD monitor.
Installing Bundled Software The CD-ROM supplied with this camcorder contains 2 pieces of software. • ArcSoft MediaImpression is a user-friendly application that helps you managing your media, burning your video into DVD, and uploading your files to the web sites easily. •...
The built-in CAMILEO UPLOADER application offers you an easy way to upload your files to the social websites instantly. It helps you share them with your family and friends on the web sites. Also, the bundled software, ArcSoft MediaImpression, can be used to upload your files to the web sites. CAMILEO UPLOADER To upload files marked with Select the files in the Playback Mode by pressing [Internet Button]...
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Upload files: Choose the website you want to upload. Press [Internet Button] The files marked with fill in your account information before uploading or you can fill in the information firstly by click Click on “CANCEL” to stop uploading. To upload files selected manually to Internet: Follow the step 2 and 3 on the previous page.
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To playback the video file: Double click on the video clip on the thumbnail screen. Click on the Play/Pause icon thumbnail preview screen. To setup your account information for the website: Click on to go to the setup screen. Fill in your account information in the blanks. Then click on “Save”. (If you do not have a account, please sign up on the website first.) to play/pause.
Specification Image sensor 8 Mega pixel CMOS sensor Operation modes Video record, Photo record Lens Fixed Focus (F 2.5) Focus range Macro Mode: center 21cm Normal Mode: 120 cm Zoom 1X~16x (16x Digital zoom) Shutter Electronic LCD monitor 7.6 cm Storage media Built-in 128MB memory (partial memory is used for firmware code);...
Troubleshooting If the LCD preview is not clear while shooting, how can the focus be adjusted? Try to switch between Macro and Normal Mode. The files on the memory card do not display smoothly when the LCD shows the “!” marking. The “!”...
Residential, Commercial & Light Industry Environment. Any other working environment has not been verified by Toshiba and the use of this product in these working environments is maybe restricted or cannot be recommended. Possible consequences of the use of this product in non verified working environments can be: Disturbances of other products or of this product in the nearby surrounding area with temporarily malfunction or data loss/corruption as result.
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Medical environment: The compliance to the Medical Product Directive has not been verified by Toshiba, therefore this product cannot be used as a medical product without further verification. The use in usual office environments e.g. in hospitals should be no problem if there is no restriction by the responsible administration.
Never install or remove the battery pack without first turning off the power and disconnecting the AC adaptor. • Use only the product connected to an AC power source or optional TOSHIBA Battery charger to charge the battery pack. Never attempt to charge the battery pack with any other charger.
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