AIPTEK AHD-H23 User manual
High Denition
Camcorder
User’s Manual
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Read This Before Using the Camcorder
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Do not drop, puncture or disassemble the camcorder.•
Use the camcorder with care. Rough handling may damage the internal components.•
Do not expose the camcorder to high temperature. Avoid contact with water.•
Please notice that the camcorder body may become warm when operating it for an extended period.•
Test for proper operation before using the camcorder.•
Only use accessories supplied by the manufacturer.•
Use only the type of battery that came with your camcorder.•
Remove the battery if the camcorder is not going to be used for long periods.•
Product Information
Designs and specications of the camcorder are subject to change without notice. This includes•
primaryproductspecications,software,andthisuser’smanual.
ThisUser’sManualisageneralreferenceguideforthecamcorder.•
The illustrations in this manual may not be the same as the actual design of your camcorder and•
those you see on the LCD screen.
Contents
Read This Before Using the Camcorder .............................................. 2
Section 1 Getting to Know Your Camcorder..................................... 4
Section 2 Getting Started.................................................................... 7
Section 3 Enjoying the Record Mode ................................................ 9
Section 4 Enjoying the Playback Mode........................................... 21
Section 5 Setting Your Camcorder ................................................. 26
Section 6 Viewing Photos and Videos on TV.................................. 29
Section 7 Viewing Video & Photo on PC ......................................... 30
Section 8 Uploading Files to Internet .............................................. 31
Section 9 Specications and System Requirements..................... 34
Section 10 Troubleshooting ............................................................... 36
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Section 1
Getting to Know Your Camcorder
Overview
Thecamcorderequippeda5MegaPixelsensorthatcantakeH.264formatvideos.TheH.264technology
allowsforextandedvideorecordingwithlessmemory.Highqualityimagesupto16mega-pixelscan
also be delivered smoothly. With a color LCD monitor, you can view and examine the videos and photos
easily.
The camcorderfeatures7.6cmLCD(3’’LCD)touchpanelwhichisanidealplatformforyoutooperate
your camcorder. Themenuoptionsareaccessiblewithyournger.Withthetouchpanel,youcanselect
theoptionsdirectlyandquickly.
ThecamcorderalsofeaturesvideorecordingatanHDresolutionof1920x1080.Youcanalsoconnect
ittoanHDTVviaanHDMIcable,andeasilyplaybacktherecordedhigh-denitionvideosonthewide
screenHDTV.
Moreover,thecamcorderhasanadvanceduploadingfeature.Withtheexclusivebuilt-inInternet Direct
application, you can upload the videos captured by the camcorder to the web site more effortlessly .
ISOsensitivity andcolorbalance caneither beadjusted automaticallyorchanged manually.A 120x
digitalzoomhelpsyoutocontroloverthevideosandphotosyoutake.
Thevariedeffectoptions,suchasTimeLapse,SlowMotionanddifferentScene,makerecordingmore
fun.
Thebuilt-inmemoryallowsyoutotakephotosandtorecordvideoswithoutamemorycard.Thememory
card slot allows users to increase the storage capacity.
Note
Partial memory of the built-in memory is used for the camcorder’s Firmware code• and
software.
Install the bundled software application on the CD, ArcSoft MediaImpression, for viewing the•
videos correctly on a PC.
Standard Accessories
Unpackthepackageandmakesureallstandardaccessorieslistedareincluded:
Camcorder•
USBCable•
AVCable•
HDMICable•
Adaptor•
Lithium-ionRechargeableBattery•
QuickGuide•
CD-ROM(Software,User’sManual)•
Pouch•
LensCoverSet(LenscoverandStrap)•
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Front View
Rear View
Lens
Stereo
Microphone
Photo Button
Tele/Wide Button
Flash
Self-timer LED
LCD Touch Panel
HDMI Out
USB Connector
Record Button
AV Out
Record LED
Indicator
Playback LED
Indicator
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Side View
Bottom View
Speaker
Power Button
Playback Button
Stabilization Button
Digital Light Button
Pause Button
Tripod Socket Battery/SD card Cover
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Section 2
Getting Started
Loading the Battery
Beforeusingthecamcorder,youmustloadtheLithium-ion
rechargeablebatterycomewithinthepackage.
Insertthebatteryaccordingtothecorrectpolaritymarks(+or1.
-).
Closethebatterycoverrmly.2.
Charging the Battery
Pleasechargethebatteryforatleast8hourspriortoitsrstuse.Afterwards,
itwill takeapproximately 4 or5 hoursto fullycharge thebattery byAC
adapter.ThecamcordermustbeturnedOFF.Theblinkinglightconrms
the camcorder is currently charging, and the light becomes constant after
thechargingiscompleted.InACchargingMode,thelightwillturnitself
off automatically after 3~5 minutes. (Actual charging time may vary. It
dependsonthebatteryconditions.)
Inserting and Removing an SD Card (Optional)
The camcorder comes with an internal memory that allows you to store
photosandvideos.Youcanexpandthememorycapacitybyusingan
optionalSDmemorycard.
Toinsetamemorycard,pleaserefertothegureontherightside.1.
To remove the memory card, please press the card and it will pop2.
up. Then pull the card out of the slot.
Note
Whenamemorycardistted,videos/photosaresaved•
tothecardratherthanthebuilt-inmemory.
Protecting Data on an SD Card: SD Card is read-only•
when it is locked. No photos or videos can be recorded
when the SD card is locked. Make sure the lock is on
the writeable position before recording any media.
Writeable
position
Write-Protected
Position
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Turning On/Off Your Camcorder
Open the LCD monitor or press and hold down the [Power Button] for 1 second to turn on the•
camcorder.
To turn off the camcorder, press and hold down the• [PowerButton]for1secondorclosetheLCD
monitor.
Conguring the Initial Date and Time Setup
Thetimesettingscreenappearstoallowyoutosetupdateandtime:•
Operation Display Screen
TouchYear,Month,Day,Hour,Minute,andAM/PMtoset.1.
Adjustthenumericvaluebytouching2. /
Touchthe[OK]icontovalidatethesetting.3.
Touch the Exit icon4. ()to exit.
Getting Started
Torecordvideo:• Press [RecordButton]to record video. To stop recording, press it again.
To pause recording:• Press [Pause Button] to pause recording. To continue the recording, press it
again.
Totakeaphotoduringvideorecording:Whenrecordingvideo,press[PhotoButton]tocapturethe•
image.ThePictureinVideo(PIV)icon( )appearsontheLCDmonitor.
Totakea• photo:Press[PhotoButton] halfway down until the focusing frame turns from white to green.
Then,pressitfullydowntotakephoto.
FocusingFrame:White FocusingFrame:Green
Toviewstoredvideosandphotos:Press[PlaybackButton]ortouch• on the screen to switch to
thePlaybackmode.
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Section 3
Enjoying the Record Mode
Button Function
Record Button:
Presstotakevideo.1.
To stop recording, press it again.2.
Photo Button:
Presstotakephoto.1.
When recording video, press to capture the image.2.
Tele Button:
ZoomIn.1.
Wide Button
Zoom out.1.
Power Button:
Press down for one second to turn on or turn off the camcorder.1.
Playback Button:
SwitchbetweenRecord/PlaybackMode.1.
Forquickreview,pressitafterrecording.2.
Pause Button:
Press to pause the recording.1.
To continue the recording, press it again.2.
Digital Light Button:
DigitalLightOn/Off.
Stabilization Button:
StabilizationOn/Off.
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LCD Monitor Information
(1)
VideoResolution
FullHD(1080p30fps)
HD(720p60fps)
HD(720p30fps)
VGA(640X480)
SlowMotion(Recordvideoat432x240(QVGA)resolution.)
Photo Resolution
16MP
5MP
3MP
(2)
00:05:30
Remaining recordable time
Numberofimagesthatcanstillbetakenatcurrentresolution
(3)
Self-timerenabled
PictureinVideo(PIV)
(4) PlaybackMode
(5) Menu
(6) Informationbar
(7) SDCardInserted
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