Hitachi hdc-401ex - Manuals

Page 2 - ■ Quick Start Guide; Overview

Capture (Still Image/Video) .......................................................................................... 52 ■ Setting the Image Size (Recording Resolution) and Image Quality (Compression Ratio) ..... 52■ Setting the Scene Mode ..............................................................

Page 3 - The following symbols are used to explain specific instructions.; Warning; Use of Symbols

Be sure to read the following precautionary information to ensure correct and safe use of the product. Warning Caution The following symbols/words are used to indicate the degree of danger or the extent of damage that may result from use that is contrary to the given instructions. The following s...

Page 4 - ■ What You Should Know; Do not use any type of connector other than as specified.; Do not place any article on the camera.; Caution; Save important images in a computer.; Note

■ What You Should Know 6 5 Do not use any type of connector other than as specified. Fire or electric shock may result. Do not place any article on the camera. The camera may tip over or the article may drop, causing bodily injury. Caution Do not use the camera in places where the use of digital ca...

Page 5 - ■ Notes on Handling the Camera; Please be sure to read the

8 ■ Notes on Handling the Camera 7 Your digital camera can be used within the temperature range of 0℃ to 40℃(non-condensing). If the camera is moved from a cold place directly to a warm place, waterdroplets may form inside or outside the camera due to condensation.Condensation is a common cause of ...

Page 6 - ■ Product Overview; portraits, landscapes and back light; ■ What You Will Find in the Package; Key Features; ■ Names of Parts; Front; 0 11; Using an SD Memory Card

P23 P51 9 ■ Product Overview The HDC-401EX not only offers high image quality with a built-in CCD image sensor of 4 million pixels, but it is also compact enough to be carried nearly anywhere you go.The key features are described below: ○ Built-in CCD image sensor of 4 million pixels (A4 size also s...

Page 7 - S e t; S e t; MODE

P37 P15 P30P39 P64 P32 P36 Each button on the control panel has multiple functions. Understand these functions thoroughly before you start operating the buttons. Note that【 M 】,【 N 】,【 O 】and【 P 】are not displayed on the camera (control panel). Control Panel The menu screens can be operated in the f...

Page 8 - Playback Mode; ■ LCD Monitor Display; Capturing Still Images; Still Image Capture Mode

⑥ISO（capture sensitivity）（※ Not displayed if Auto is selected） Equivalent to ISO100Equivalent to ISO200 ⑦Flash mode Suppressed Flash modeAuto modeRed-Eye Reduction (Auto) modeForced Flash mode ⑧Remaining battery power Full battery powerLow battery powerRunning out of batteryNo batteryDisplayed whe...

Page 9 - Still Image/Video Capture Mode; Setting to the Default; returns to; Default; When video is played, image information is not displayed even when; Details; Switching the LCD Monitor Display Mode

Getting Ready ■ Setting the Batteries ■ Turning On/Off the Power ■ Setting the Date and Time ■ Using an SD Memory Card ■ Setting to the Default Capturing Still Images/Videos ■ Capturing Still Images ■ Using the Flash ■ Shooting Close-Up Shots (Self-Portraits) ■ Using the Zoo...

Page 10 - ■ Setting the Batteries; Reference Battery Life; Formatting; Remaining Battery Power Display

■ Setting the Batteries ● Turn off the camera power before replacing the batteries. ● Do not open the battery/SD memory card cover using a violent motion. The cover may be damaged. ● When opening/closing the battery/SD memory card cover, be careful not to drop the batteries. ● It is recommended that...

Page 11 - ■ Turning On/Off the Power; Setting the Date and; to set the correct date and time.; Power Off Time Function; ■ Setting the Date and Time; Date; Time; 】:Increase and decrease.

20 ■ Turning On/Off the Power ● If the power switch is released too quickly, the power may not turn on/off. Ifthe camera doesn , t power up/down, press the switch for a longer period. ● If you are using your HDC-401EX for the first time or after a long period ofstorage with the batteries removed fro...

Page 12 - Adjusting the Date and Time; :Increase and decrease.; Setup; from; Video Capture; and; Playback Menu; The date/time setting screen is displayed.

● Always check the clock display after switching the power source. The internalclock is backed up for approximately 10 minutes, but the date and timesetting may be cleared depending on how long the batteries have been in use. ● The date/time and display mode you have just set is retained even after ...

Page 13 - ■ Using an SD Memory Card; SD Memory Card; SD memory cards (sold separately) can be used with the HDC-401EX; Copying Images in the Internal Memory to the SD Memory Card; is also; ■ Specifications: Number of Recordable Images/Recording Time and; The SD memory card is hereinafter referred to as the memory card.; Insert a memory card.; is displayed on the LCD monitor. In this; Write-Protecting the Memory Card

■ Using an SD Memory Card Also, see SD Memory Card . SD memory cards (sold separately) can be used with the HDC-401EX （32, 64, 128, 256 and 512 MB compatible）. Images can be captured without an SD memory card, as the camera has aninternal 16 MB flash memory. Copying Images in the Internal...

Page 14 - won; Default Settings; ■ Setting to the Default; MENU; You can also select; Set to Default; from the

Setting to the Default won , t affect items other than those specified above, such as display language, video mode and date/time display mode. Withthese items the current setting is given priority. Default Settings ■ Setting to the Default If you have changed various items and want to restore their ...

Page 15 - ■ Capturing Still Images; returns the setting to; ON; Quick View; (LCD monitor is off); Using the Flash; Capturing Images by Viewing the LCD Monitor

28 27 ■ Capturing Still Images You can capture still images by viewing the LCD monitor or looking into the viewfinder.If the battery power is low or when you want to use the HDC-401EX like a regular filmcamera, use of the viewfinder is recommended. Use the camera in a mannerappropriate to the given ...

Page 16 - Setting the Camera to the Close-up Mode; Capturing Images by Looking into the Viewfinder (LCD Monitor off); ■ Using the Flash; Setting; Setting the Scene Mode

If the subjects are located at very close to the camera (approximately 110 cm orless), the image you see in the viewfinder won , t be exactly the same as the image that is captured. In this case it is recommended that you capture images by viewingthe LCD monitor by Setting the Camera to the Close-u...

Page 17 - ■ Using the Zoom; Pressing

32 ■ Shooting Close-Up Shots (Self-Portraits) The Close-Up mode lets you take images of nearby subjects positionedapproximately 55 to 110 cm away from the camera. This mode is ideal for self-portraiture using the lens cover (mirror). Close-Up mode： The image capture range is approximately 55 to 110 ...

Page 18 - ■ Capturing Videos; Capture Menu; REC; Video Files

34 ■ Capturing Videos You can capture videos using the HDC-401EX. Captured videos can be played directly onthe camera or viewed on a TV by connecting the camera using the supplied video cable. 33 Open the lens cover and press the powerswitch to turn on the power. The camera will enter the Still Imag...

Page 19 - Zoom Playback mode does not work with video images.; Zoom Playback; Only the first frame is displayed for videos.; or turning off the power during zoom playback

Images displayed in Single Playback mode can be enlarged to 200, 300 or 400%. Zoom Playback mode does not work with video images. Zoom Playback 36 35 Captured still images and videos can be played on the LCD monitor. They can beplayed in the single, zoom (200, 300 or 400%) or index (9-division) mode...

Page 20 - The Index Playback screen is displayed.

Video Playback 38 Multiple images can be displayed by dividing the LCD monitor into nine areas.This mode is useful if there are many images to choose from. Index Playback 37 In the Single Playback mode, press theindex button（【 M 】）. The Index Playback screen is displayed. ● Videos are shown with ...

Page 21 - Yes; Deleting All Images

40 39 Once deleted, the recorded data cannot be restored. Before deleting imagefiles, confirm that they aren , t really needed. Particularly when deleting all images, check the content of each imagebeforehand. Use【 O 】【 P 】to select the image you want to delete. ● Only the first frame is displayed...

Page 22 - The images are not yet deleted.

42 Deleting All Images 41 Press the power switch to turn on thepower. The camera enters the Still Image Capture mode. 1 Press MODE once to activate the Playback mode. The last captured image is displayed (single playback). 2 In the Playback mode, press MENU to display the Playback Menu screen. 3 ...

Page 23 - Before Connecting to a TV; The camera enters the Still Image Capture mode.; The; The LCD monitor is turned off while the camera is connected to a TV.

● The factory-set TV (video) mode is PAL. To change this setting, follow the operation below. Key countries using NTSC: Japan, U.S.A., South Korea, Canada, etc.Key countries using PAL: U.K., Italy, Switzerland, Spain, Australia, theNetherlands, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, etc. Before Connecting t...

Page 24 - ■ Formatting; The TV mode selected here is retained even after; is executed or the power is turned off.

Getting Ready ■ Setting the Language ■ Turning Sound On/Off ■ Setting the Power Off Time ■ Using the AC Adapter (sold separately) Capture (Still Image/Video) ■ Setting the Image Size (Recording Resolution) and Image Quality (Compression Ratio) ■ Setting the Scene Mode ■ Setting th...

Page 25 - ■ Setting the Language; The language of your HDC-401EX is factory-set to; English; default language, follow the steps given below.; The language selected here is retained even after

48 47 ■ Setting the Language The display language of the LCD monitor can be selected from the options listed below. ● The language of your HDC-401EX is factory-set to English . To change the default language, follow the steps given below. Japanese（日本語）English（ English ） Chinese1（体中文） Chinese2（繁體...

Page 26 - ■ Turning Sound On/Off; ■ Setting the Power Off Time; The sound; Default setting

■ Turning Sound On/Off The sound from the camera can be turned ON or OFF . 50 Default setting ■ Setting the Power Off Time The Power Off Time function can be set to 1 minute , 3 minutes , 5 minutes , 10 minutes or Off. Press MENU to display the Capture Menu screen. ...

Page 27 - Press the power switch to turn on the power.; is displayed on the LCD monitor.; Insert the AC adapter; Before connecting the AC adapter, be sure to turn off the camera; ■Setting the Image Size (Recording Resolution); returns

■ Using the AC Adapter (sold separately) An AC adapter can be connected to the HDC-401EX. When playing images or videos on a TV or manipulating them on a computer orotherwise keeping the camera on for a long period of time, use of the AC adapterreduces battery consumption. 52 51 Check to see if the ...

Page 29 - ■ Setting the Scene Mode; The captured data is recorded as a JPEG file.; The Scene mode setting selected here returns to; Auto; when the power is

56 55 ■ Setting the Scene Mode Set the scene mode most appropriate to a given scene. The camera will captureimages and videos in the optimal mode for the selected scene. Scene mode type Description Auto Use this mode for normal image/video capture . Sports The camera will cap...

Page 30 - ■ Setting the White Balance; :Used for image/video capture under fluorescent lighting; will return the setting to

58 57 ■ Setting the Exposure (Brightness) The HDC-401EX uses programmed AE as its exposure control system. However, youcan correct the exposure manually (-2.0 EV to +2.0 EV (set in 0.5-EV steps)) if thesubjects are dark, such as when shooting them back light or a bright background. Press MENU to di...

Page 31 - ■ Setting the Sharpness; ■ Setting the Saturation

60 59 ■ Setting the Sharpness You can set the sharpness of captured images. High Medium Low Press MENU to display the Capture Menu screen. 1 In the Capture Menu screen, select Sharpness using【 M 】【 N 】and then select the desired sharpness level using【 O 】【 P 】. 2 C a p t u r e M e n u I S O ...

Page 32 - ■ Setting the Color Mode

62 ■ Setting the Color Mode You can set the color mode of captured images. Full Color Black & White Sepia Press MENU to display the Capture Menu screen. 1 In the Capture Menu screen, select Color using【 M 】【 N 】and then select the desired color mode using【 O 】【 P 】. 2 C a p t u r e M e n...

Page 33 - ■ Setting the Date Imprint; OFF; Even if the Date Imprint function is set to; t be imprinted in; ■ Using the Self-Timer; You can capture images using the camera

64 63 ■ Setting the Date Imprint You can imprint the captured images with the date on which they were taken. When a still image is captured with the Date Imprint function set to ON , the date is imprinted on the JPEG file of the captured image (in the lower-leftcorner). Note that this is different ...

Page 34 - ■ Copying Images in the Internal Memory to the

66 65 ■ Copying Images in the Internal Memory to the SD Memory Card (Copy to SD Card) You can copy images stored in the camera , s internal memory (16 MB) to the memory card. This function is useful when you have recorded images to theinternal memory because the memory card was full, and now want t...

Page 35 - ■ Playing a Slide Show

68 67 Press MODE to activate the Playback mode. The last captured image is displayed (single playback). 1 Use【 O 】【 P 】to select the images you want to view in a slide show. 2 ■ Playing a Slide Show You can play all the images stored in memory as a slide show at intervals of 1, 3,6 or 10 seconds. ...

Page 36 - ■ Protecting Images

70 69 Press MODE to activate the Playback mode. The last captured image is displayed (single playback). 1 Use【 O 】【 P 】to select the images you want to protect. ● If many images are stored in the internal memory ormemory card, using the Index Playback screen willmake selection easy. 2 ■ Protecting...

Page 37 - Protecting All Images; Once the image protection is set, the images won; You can set your favorite image on the startup screen.; Deleting Images

72 71 Protecting All Images In the Protect menu, select Protect All using【 M 】【 N 】and then press . 1 P r o t e c t P r o t e c t O n e P r o t e c t A l l E x i t U n l o c k O K： S e t Select Lock / Unlock using【 M 】【 N 】and then press . The applicable processing is performed, and t...

Page 38 - Save as logo; Customize; image is set as the startup screen, the first image is overwritten.

74 73 ■ Formatting Formatting refers to making space available in the camera , s internal memory or memory card when it becomes full, so that images and data can be stored again. ● Formatting the internal memory or memory card will delete all data storedinside. Confirm the content of the stored data...

Page 39 - Flow of Copying Image Files to a Computer; Check the operating environment of the computer; Delete; Format; The data is not yet deleted.

Flow of Copying Image Files to a Computer Check the operating environment of the computer Installing the HDC-401EX Driver in the Computer （Windows98/98SE） Connecting the HDC-401EX to the Computer Using the USB Cable Copying Image Files to the Computer (Reader/Writer Connection) ...

Page 40 - ■ Preconfigured with a CD-ROM drive; ■ Flow of Copying Image Files to a Computer; Check the operating environment of the computer.; My Computer; Copy the desired image files to the computer .; ※When your HDC-401EX is connected to the computer for the first time,; Disconnect the camera .

Check the operating environment of the computer The computer must satisfy the following conditions before you can connect yourHDC-401EX to the computer using the USB cable (for the loading of capturedimages, etc.). Check to see if the computer meets these requirements beforeconnecting the camera. ■...

Page 41 - Installing the HDC-401EX Driver in the Computer; Connecting the HDC-401EX to the Computer Using the USB Cable; The installation starts, and when it; Connecting the HDC-401EX

80 79 Installing the HDC-401EX Driver in the Computer （Windows 98/98SE） If your computer is running Windows 98/98SE, the HDC-401EX driver must be installed in the computer first.Install the HDC-401EX driver in the computerthrough the procedure specified below. ● Once the driver has been installed pr...

Page 42 - The HDC-401EX is recognized as a removable disk.; A removable disk is displayed under; Notes on USB Connection

82 81 Connecting the HDC-401EX to the Computer Using the USB Cable 3 3 Check to see if the camera power is turned off. If the camera is still on, press the power switchto turn off the power. 1 Plug the larger connector of the USB cable into the USB port on thecomputer, and firmly insert the smaller ...

Page 43 - Folder/File Naming Rules; Copying Image Files to the Computer (Reader/Writer Connection); Connecting the HDC-401EX to the; If a removable disk is not displayed, see; Open; and then double-click; DCIM; Drag and Drop; under

● During the Copy process (communication), the viewfinder lamp (red) on the camera blinks continuously. Never disconnect the USB cable or touch the camera (interface cover, control panel, MODE button, MENU button, shutter, etc.) while the viewfinder lamp is blinking. Doing so may damage the stored...

Page 44 - Removing the Camera; Close all applications accessing the camera.; When; Camera cannot be stopped; . In this case, check to see if the camera; When the; You can safely remove the device; dialog box is; OK; (This step is not necessary in Windows XP.)

86 85 Removing the Camera ● When removing the HDC-401EX, be sure to follow the procedure below. Ifthe camera is removed or the USB cable is disconnected without followingthe specified operation, the computer may not operate correctly or therecorded data may be damaged. ● This operation is not necess...

Page 45 - Finish; Also, close all computer applications beforehand.

Troubleshooting Menu Items and Default Settings Specifications Quick Start Guide 89 96 97 99 88 87 In My Computer , double-click Control Panel and then double-click Add or Remove Programs. 1 Select HDC-401EX and then click Add (Change) or Remove. 2 When the Select Uninstal...

Page 46 - ■ Troubleshooting; Capturing Still Images/Videos

90 89 ■ Troubleshooting Batteries/Power Capturing Still Images/Videos Problem Cause Action The cameradoesn , t turn on. ● The batteries are not set correctly. →Set the batteries correctly . ● Battery power is exhausted. →Replace the batteries with new ones . ● Malfunction of...

Page 47 - Copying Image Files to a Computer

91 92 Problem Cause Action Still images/videos cannot beplayed. ● The camera is not in Playback mode. ● The HDC-401EX may not be able toplay images that were captured onanother digital camera orrenamed/manipulated on a computer. →Press the MODE button to switch to Playback mode . ― Viewing Still im...

Page 48 - 〈Device Manager〉; Others

94 93 Problem Cause Action The computer doesn , t recognize the camera (noremovable disk isdisplayed, etc.). The camera turns off during USBconnection. A warning message was displayed when the camera wasremoved. ● Another driver or camera is interferingwith the HDC-401EX driver operation.Open Dev...

Page 49 - Menu Items and Default Settings; Problem; Warnings and Messages

Menu item Setting Mode Still Image Capture mode / Playback mode Set To Default Return certain items to their default settings. Video Capture Mode Switch to Video Capture mode. Image size 【2304×1728】/1600×1200/1280×960/640×480 Image quality Fine/【 Normal】/ Economy Scene 【 Auto】/ Sports/ Night Scene/ ...

Page 50 - ■ Specifications; Memo

98 97 ■ Specifications Effective resolution Approximately 4 million pixels Capture element 1/1.8 ,, CCD image sensor (Total pixels: Approximately 4.08 million) Recording media SD memory card (32, 64, 128, 256 and 512 MB compatible) (※1), internal 16 MB flash memory（※2） Still image File forma...

Page 51 - Press; once to activate the Playback mode.; Viewing the Captured Images/Videos; Index Playback; Using the Camera; Open the lens cover and turn on the power.; Setting the Date and Time; How to Set the Date and Time; Control Panel

Appendix Quick S tart Guide Press MODE once to activate the Playback mode. The last captured image is displayed (single playback). 1 Select the desired image using 【 O 】【 P 】. 2 Viewing the Captured Images/Videos See Viewing Still Images / Videos for details . P35 【 P 】【 O 】：Images displayed i...