Page 2 - Compliance Information
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 received, including interference that may cause undesired ...
Page 3 - Important Safety Instructions
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 reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expo...
Page 4 - Declaration of RoHS Compliance
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 electronic equipment (RoHS Directive) and is deemed to com...
Page 5 - Copyright Information; Product Registration; For Your Records
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 not be liable for technical or editorial errors or om...
Page 6 - Table of Contents
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 video playback) ................................. 4 1.2 Features .........
Page 9 - Introducing the camcorder; System requirements
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 1.1.1 Standard system requirements The camcorder requires a P...
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 HDMI Cable 5
Page 11 - About the camcorder; Front; Lens
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 Le ns LED Ligh t Lens He ad 6
Page 12 - S peaker; Bottom; Strap
1.4.2 Top view S peaker Zoom Butt on Shut ter Button 1.4.3 Bottom view Tripod Mount Strap 7
Page 14 - Microphone; Power B utton
1.4.6 Right view Microphone LC D Panel Power B utton Menu Button 3D Button Playback B ut ton SD Card Compartment 9
Page 18 - Operating the camcorder; To turn on the power, open the LCD panel or press the; Power
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
Page 20 - Getting started; Inserting an SD card; Open the SD card door as shown in the illustration.
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...
Page 21 - Close the SD card door.; Inserting the battery; Slide the battery cover latch to open the battery cover.; Note
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 battery cover. Note : Install the battery exactly as described here. ...
Page 23 - Charging the battery; The orange LED will light up for proper charging.; Power Button; Closing and opening the LCD panel can power on/off the camera.
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 then plug the other end to the wall outlet as shown. 2. Th...
Page 25 - The camcorder can operate in three modes:; Video; Mode Dial; to switch between modes.; D Button; to toggle between 2D and 3D; Menu Button; to enter the; Before you start
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. You can also press the 3D Button to toggle between 2D and 3...
Page 26 - Managing the Setup mode; the; Mode; to Setup mode to display the Setup; Navigation Button; to scroll through the; middle Navigation Button
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 options/pages until the desired menu is highlighted. Please see below for the...
Page 29 - Auto Power Off; Frequency
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 select: X : Disable the Auto Power Off function. 1 min....
Page 31 - Using the Camcorder; Recording Videos
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 the 3D Button to switch to 3D or 2D mode. 3D mode allows you to r...
Page 32 - The Video Recording Screen; Description; Indicates the amount of zoom being used.
The Video Recording Screen 2 1 3 5 6 9 8 1 0 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 Indicates that night mode is enabled. 2. The maximum file size of each video recording is appr...
Page 33 - Indicates the amount of battery power left.
# 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 store files. 9 Indicates the remaining space for your memory card/intern...
Page 36 - Effect
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 30 fps. 720P60 : Select this option for 1280 x 720 resolution at 60 ...
Page 38 - Playback Videos; Playback; Videos must be recorded in 3D mode to have 3D effects.
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. 3. Press the left/right Navigation Button to browse the recorded vi...
Page 39 - The Video Playback Screen; Indicates the video file number.
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. 5 Indicates the video resolution. 34
Page 40 - Deleting Videos
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 the Menu Button to open the Video Playback menu screen. 4. Use the...
Page 41 - Protecting Videos
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 want to protect/unprotect. 3. Press the Menu Button to open the Video Playba...
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: 1. In Video mode, press the Playback Button to enter the Video Playback mode. 2. Press the Menu Button to open the Video Playback menu screen. 3. Use the left/right Navigation B...
Page 44 - Shooting Photos
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. To adjust the camera, you may: Press the 3D Button to switch to 3D...
Page 45 - The Camera Screen
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 White Balance mode. 5 Indicates that night mode is enabled. 6 Indicates the amount of ...
Page 46 - Camera Mode Menu; middle Navigation
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 desired menu is highlighted. Please see below for the available option...
Page 50 - Playback Photos; Photos must be recorded in 3D mode to have 3D effects.
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 playback screen. 3. Press the left/right Navigation Button to browse...
Page 51 - The Photo Playback Screen
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 the total number of photos. 4 Indicates the amount of battery power left. 46
Page 52 - Deleting Photos
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. Press the Menu Button to open the Photo Playback menu screen. 4. Use t...
Page 53 - Protecting Photos
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 protect/unprotect. 3. Press the Menu Button to open the Photo Play...
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: 1. In Camera mode, press the Playback Button to enter the Camera Playback mode. 2. Press the Menu Button to open the Camera Playback menu screen. 3. Use the ...
Page 56 - Appendix; Specification; General
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 SDHC 32GB Class6) Sensitivity Auto Exposure mode Programmed AE Color effe...
Page 58 - Troubleshooting; Problem
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 suddenly turns off. The auto power off function is enabled. The camcorder is running o...
Page 60 - Customer Support
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 AUS= 1800 880 818 NZ= 0800 008 822 [email protected]...
Page 61 - Limited Warranty
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 material or workmanship during the warranty period, Vi...
Page 63 - Mexico Limited Warranty
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 in material or workmanship during the warranty peri...