Gateway Camcorder DV S20 User Manual

DV-S20  
digital MPEG 4  
camcorder  
user's guide  
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Contents  
Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i  
Introducing Your Gateway Digital MPEG4 Camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1  
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2  
Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3  
Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5  
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8  
Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9  
Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11  
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14  
Connecting the wrist strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15  
Installing the batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16  
Installing an optional SD memory card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18  
Turning on your camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20  
Setting the date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20  
Using the OSD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21  
Using your camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25  
Understanding LCD display information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26  
Understanding image quality and storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
Recording video and still images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32  
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Using the flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33  
Using the digital zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34  
Using the self-timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35  
Viewing images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36  
Deleting images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41  
Connecting your camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43  
Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45  
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48  
Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48  
LED indicators and audible beeps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50  
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51  
FCC Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53  
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Introducing Your Gateway Digital MPEG4  
Camcorder  
This section provides basic information about your Gateway Digital  
MPEG4 Camcorder.  
Read this section to learn about:  
Features  
Warnings and safeguards  
Package contents  
Controls and connections  
© 2003 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Gateway, Gateway Country, the Gateway stylized logo, and the  
black-and-white spot design are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. in the United States  
and other countries. All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their  
respective companies.  
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Features  
MPEG4-compressed format  
2.1 mega pixel CMOS sensor and 2.5 digital zoom  
320 × 240 QVGA video  
1600 × 1200 resolution still images  
Three quality settings — Super fine, fine, and normal  
1.5-inch color LTPS LCD display that swivels 270 degrees  
Auto flash  
Accurate color processing  
64 MB internal memory to capture and store images  
Accepts external SD memory cards (up to 512 MB)  
AV connection to your TV or VCR  
USB connection to download images to your computer  
Video editing, creating, and sharing software  
Photo editing, printing, and sharing software  
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Important Safeguards  
Warning  
Risk of electric shock - Do not open  
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not  
modify your camcorder or open the case.  
There are no user-serviceable parts inside.  
Opening the case voids the warranty.  
Have your camcorder repaired by qualified  
service personnel only.  
Warnings and precautions  
Disconnect all cables before moving your camcorder. Moving your  
camcorder with its cables attached may damage the cables and cause  
fire or electric shock danger.  
Do not expose your camcorder to rain or moisture.  
Do not drop your camcorder.  
Do not try to operate your camcorder while driving a vehicle.  
Keep your camcorder away from excessive dust, high temperatures,  
moisture, or direct sunlight.  
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Disconnect your camcorder and remove the batteries when not used  
for a long period of time.  
Do not use any other batteries than ones specified for your camcorder.  
Never use different types of batteries together (alkaline and Ni-MH)  
or mix old and new batteries.  
Disconnect your camcorder and remove the batteries if your  
camcorder acts in any way abnormal while following normal  
operating instructions.  
Do not place your camcorder on an unstable cart, stand, or table. Your  
camcorder may fall, causing serious damage.  
Never place your camcorder near or over a radiator or heat source.  
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Package contents  
Along with your camcorder, the packaging box contains the following  
items:  
Camcorder strap  
Two AA batteries  
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USB cable  
AV cable  
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Software  
Digital  
camcorder  
Driver for:  
Windows 98/98SE/ME  
Windows 2000/XP  
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User’s guide  
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Accessories  
You can purchase these optional accessories for your camcorder:  
Accessory kit:  
AC adapter  
Battery charger and rechargeable batteries  
Carrying pouch  
Tripod  
SD memory cards  
SD memory card reader  
Contact Gateway for these and other accessories.  
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Front  
Power/Menu button  
LCD display  
Lens  
Microphone  
Flash  
Self-timer LED  
Battery/Memory  
card cover  
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Item  
Description  
Power/Menu button (top)  
Turns your camcorder on and off and enters the OSD  
(on-screen display). For more information, see “Using the  
OSD” on page 21.  
Lens  
Lets light into your camcorder to capture images.  
Records audio.  
Microphone  
Flash  
Activates when lighting conditions are dark.  
Blinks blue when in self-timer mode.  
Self-timer LED  
Battery/Memory card cover  
LCD display  
Open to install batteries and optional SD memory cards.  
Open to view images you are recording. You can also view  
images previously recorded using playback mode.  
The LCD swivels 270 degrees.  
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Back  
Flash/  
Zoom out/  
button  
button  
Record/Stop button  
Zoom in/  
button  
button  
System LED indicator  
Image shutter button  
Playback/Pause button  
Self-timer/  
Digital zoom/OK button  
Delete button  
AV out connector  
USB connector  
Power connector  
Wrist strap eyelet  
Tripod socket  
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Item  
Description  
Flash/  
button  
Manually activates flash mode. For additional information,  
see “Using the flash” on page 33.  
OSD active: Moves up through menu options.  
Zoom out/  
button  
Reduces the zoom level.  
OSD active: Enters a menu and moves to the next item field.  
System LED indicator  
Displays system status. For additional information, see “LED  
indicators and audible beeps” on page 50.  
Image shutter button  
Playback/Pause button  
Takes still photographs with your camcorder.  
Activates playback mode. Press this button again to pause  
recording or playback. For additional information, see  
“Viewing images” on page 36.  
Record/Stop button  
Starts and stops image recording.  
Zoom in/  
button  
Enlarges the zoom level.  
OSD active: Enters a menu and moves to the next item field.  
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Item  
Description  
Self-timer/  
button  
Activates the self-timer. For additional information, see “Using  
the self-timer” on page 35.  
OSD active: Moves down through menu options.  
Digital Zoom/OK button  
Activates digital zoom. For additional information, see “Using  
the digital zoom” on page 34.  
OSD active: Saves menu changes.  
Delete button  
Deletes any images that you do not want to keep.  
AV out connector  
Plug the AV cable in here to send still images or video to an  
external device, such as a TV or VCR.  
USB connector  
Plug the USB cable in here to transfer still images or video  
to your computer.  
Power connector  
Plug the optional AC power adapter in here. The power  
adapter does not charge batteries.  
Wrist strap eyelet  
Attach the wrist strap for your camcorder here.  
Tripod socket (bottom)  
Attach a tripod here to stabilize your camcorder during  
filming.  
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Getting Started  
Read this section to learn how to:  
Connect the wrist strap  
Install the batteries  
Install an optional SD memory card  
Turn on your camcorder  
Set the date and time  
Use the OSD (on screen display) menus  
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Connecting the wrist strap  
To connect the wrist strap:  
1 Find the wrist strap that came with your camcorder.  
2 Thread the small looped end of the wrist strap through the wrist strap  
eyelet on your camcorder.  
3 Pull the large looped end of the wrist strap through the small loop  
until the strap is secure.  
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Installing the batteries  
To supply power to your camcorder, use either two AA size batteries  
(alkaline or Ni-MH) or use an AC power adapter (optional).  
Warning  
Never use different types of batteries together  
(alkaline and Ni-MH) or mix old and new  
batteries.  
Tips & Tricks  
Use rechargeable batteries. See  
“Accessories” on page 8.  
To save battery power, an optional AC power  
adapter is useful for transferring still images  
or video to your computer, TV, or VCR.  
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To install the batteries:  
1 Slide open the battery cover.  
2 Insert the two AA batteries into your camcorder. Make sure that you  
match the + and on the batteries with the + and symbols inside  
the battery compartment.  
3 Close the battery cover.  
Warning  
To protect your camcorder from battery  
leakage or corrosion, remove the batteries if  
you will not be using your camcorder for an  
extended period of time.  
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Installing an optional SD memory card  
Your camcorder comes with 64 MB of internal memory to record video  
and still images. However, you can also expand the memory capacity of  
your camcorder using optional SD memory cards. Your camcorder uses the  
SD memory card first, then uses internal memory.  
To install an SD memory card:  
1 Slide open the SD memory card cover.  
2 Insert the SD memory card. The SD memory card is keyed and will  
only fit in the slot one way.  
3 Close the SD memory card cover.  
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To remove an SD memory card:  
1 Make sure that your camcorder is turned off.  
2 Slide open the SD memory card cover.  
3 Press in gently on the visible edge of the SD memory card to eject it.  
Tips & Tricks  
To prevent valuable data from being  
accidentally erased, slide the write protect tab  
(on the side of the SD memory card) to  
“LOCK.”  
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Turning on your camcorder  
To turn on your camcorder:  
Press and hold the Power/Menu button on the top of your camcorder  
for two seconds.  
Setting the date and time  
The date and time setting screen automatically appears:  
The first time you turn on your camcorder.  
When you replace the batteries.  
Go to “Using the OSD” on page 21 for more information on making  
changes to OSD menus.  
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Using the OSD  
Your camcorder features an on-screen display (OSD) that lets you adjust  
and save date/time, image resolution, and other settings. Your camcorder  
saves changes you make to the settings, even if you turn it off.  
To access the OSD:  
1 Turn on your camcorder.  
2 Open the LCD display on your camcorder 90 degrees.  
3 Press the Power/Menu button on your camcorder to open the OSD.  
4 Press the  
5 Press the  
6 Press the  
or  
buttons to select the OSD menu.  
and  
or  
buttons to select the option you want to change.  
buttons to change settings.  
7 Press the OK button when you have finished making your changes.  
8 Press the Power/Menu button to exit the OSD.  
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OSD Menu  
Setup  
Description  
Format. Formats and erases the internal memory. Also  
formats and erases an optional SD memory card.  
Record  
Setup  
Beep. Turns audible mode on and off. Your camcorder  
beeps whenever a button is pressed when this mode is on.  
Format  
Beep  
On  
5
Speaker  
Speaker. Turns the volume of the built-in speaker up or  
down.  
LCD brightness  
Power off  
Exit: MENU  
0
Cancel  
Change:  
LCD brightness. Adjusts the brightness of the LCD display.  
Power off. Sets the power save mode.  
Record  
Setup  
Y/M/D  
Reset to default. Resets camcorder settings to the factory  
default.  
Reset to default  
Date type  
Date setup  
Date imprint  
Video out  
Date type. Selects the date format that will be imprinted on  
your images.  
On  
NTSC  
Exit:  
MENU  
Change:  
Date setup. Sets the date and time.  
Record  
Setup  
60Hz  
Date imprint. Turns date imprinting on and off.  
Light freq.  
Language  
Video out. Select NTSC format for U.S., Canada, and  
Mexico.  
Light freq. Sets the frequency for the CMOS sensor.  
Language. Changes the language of the OSD menus.  
Exit:  
MENU  
Change:  
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OSD Menu  
Record  
Description  
Image size. Sets the resolution. Choose between  
1600 × 1200 and 800 × 600.  
Record  
Setup  
Image quality. Sets the compression ratio of the still image.  
Choose between Super fine, Fine, and Normal.  
Image size  
Image quality  
Video quality  
Exposure  
Video quality. Sets the compression ratio for video files.  
Choose between Super fine, Fine, and Normal.  
0 EV  
White balance  
Auto  
Exposure. Manually adjusts the exposure for dark or light  
images.  
Exit:  
MENU  
Change:  
Add positive compensation for bright light, backlit portraits,  
or text.  
Record  
ISO  
Quick view  
Setup  
Auto  
Off  
Add negative compensation for spot lighting, reverse text,  
or low lighting.  
White balance. Set to Auto or manually adjust the color  
balance for Daylight, Shade, Fluorescent 1, Fluorescent 2,  
or Lamp.  
Exit:  
MENU  
Change:  
ISO. Sets photographic speed. Choose between Auto, 100,  
200, and 400.  
Quick view. Displays a still image on the LCD display  
immediately after you have taken the photograph.  
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OSD Menu  
Play  
Description  
Protect. Prevents video and still images from being deleted.  
Delete all. Deletes all video and still images from the  
internal memory or optional SD memory card.  
Play  
Setup  
Protect  
Slide show. Displays recorded still images sequentially at  
a selected interval.  
Delete all  
Slide show  
Copy to card  
3 Sec  
Copy to card. Copies all video and still images from the  
internal memory to an optional SD memory card.  
Exit:  
MENU  
Change:  
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Using your camcorder  
Read this section to learn about:  
Understanding LCD display information  
Understanding image quality and storage  
Recording video and still images  
Using the flash (still images only)  
Using the digital zoom (video only)  
Using the self-timer (still images only)  
Viewing video and still images  
Deleting video and still images  
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Understanding LCD display information  
The following information appears on the LCD display when you are  
recording video and still images.  
Sound level  
Battery status  
Zoom level  
Card indicator  
SD  
W
T
Flash mode  
Self-timer indicator  
White balance  
+0.6  
EV compensation  
Image size  
00:25:30  
0150  
Record mode  
Image quality  
Available images  
Still image mode  
Recordable time  
HH:MM:SS  
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The following information appears on the LCD display when you are in  
video playback mode.  
Battery status  
Folder/Image  
number  
Card indicator  
Sound level  
SD  
100-0001  
Image quality  
00:25:30  
Play  
Record mode  
Pause or play indicator  
Recordable time  
HH:MM:SS  
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The following information appears on the LCD display when you are in  
still image playback mode.  
Battery status  
Card indicator  
Folder/Image number  
SD  
100-0001  
Image size  
Image quality  
Still image mode  
F2.8 1/60S  
2003.08.01  
Date stamp  
F-stop  
Exposure time  
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Understanding image quality and storage  
Resolution and quality settings determine the pixel size (dimension),  
image file size, and compression ratio for your video and still images.  
Your camcorder has three image quality settings:  
Super fine  
Fine  
Normal  
The Super fine setting provides the highest resolution and quality.  
However, this setting generates larger files that require more memory  
storage space. The Super fine setting is recommended for printed output.  
The Normal setting provides lower resolution and smaller files that take  
up less memory storage space. The Normal setting is good for sharing  
images through e-mail or displaying them on a Web page.  
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Number of recordable images  
The table below indicates the approximate number of still images that can  
be stored in your camcorder’s internal memory and with an optional  
SD memory card.  
64 MB  
128 MB  
256 MB  
512 MB  
Still Image  
Quality  
Internal SD Memory SD Memory SD Memory  
Memory  
91  
Resolution  
1600 × 1200  
1600 × 1200  
1600 × 1200  
800 × 600  
Card  
176  
Card  
352  
Card  
704  
Super fine  
Fine  
137  
264  
528  
1056  
1408  
2826  
4232  
5640  
Normal  
Super fine  
Fine  
183  
352  
704  
366  
704  
1408  
2116  
2820  
800 × 600  
549  
1058  
1410  
800 × 600  
Normal  
732  
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Video quality and estimated recording time  
The table below indicates the approximate recording time at each setting  
based on 64 MB internal memory and using an optional SD memory card.  
64 MB  
Internal  
Memory  
128 MB  
SD Memory  
Card  
256 MB  
SD Memory  
Card  
512 MB  
SD Memory  
Card  
Video  
Quality  
Resolution  
320 × 240  
320 × 240  
320 × 240  
Super fine  
Fine  
5 min.  
10 min.  
20 min.  
36 min.  
20 min.  
40 min.  
72 min.  
40 min.  
80 min.  
144 min.  
10 min.  
18 min.  
Normal  
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Recording video and still images  
Your camcorder can record video and still images.  
To record video:  
1 Turn on your camcorder.  
2 Open the LCD display on your camcorder 90 degrees.  
3 Press the Record/Stop button.  
4 Press the Record/Stop button again to stop recording.  
To record still images:  
1 Turn on your camcorder.  
2 Open the LCD display on your camcorder 90 degrees.  
3 Press the Image shutter button.  
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Using the flash  
Your camcorder has three flash modes for taking still images:  
Auto flash (intensive)  
Auto flash (extensive)  
Flash off  
Auto flash (intensive). The flash fires automatically according to the  
ambient lighting conditions. Use this mode for general photography.  
Auto flash (extensive). The flash fires every time. Use for this mode for  
distance photography.  
Flash off. Flash is turned off.  
To set the flash mode:  
1 Turn on your camcorder.  
2 Open the LCD display on your camcorder 90 degrees.  
3 Press the OK button repeatedly until the flash mode that you want  
appears on the LCD display.  
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Using the digital zoom  
Use the digital zoom to enlarge video. The digital zoom’s range is from  
1x to 2.5x.  
Digital zoom is only available when digital zoom mode is turned on and  
you are filming video. You can use digital zoom to help you to see clearly  
when you are recording still images, but the images will be recorded at 1x.  
To use the digital zoom:  
1 Turn on your camcorder.  
2 Open the LCD display on your camcorder 90 degrees.  
3 Press the Digital zoom button to activate the zoom mode.  
4 Use the Zoom in and Zoom out buttons to adjust the zoom level. The  
digital zoom level appears on the LCD display.  
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Using the self-timer  
Use the self-timer so you can join the picture when taking group shots.  
After the self-timer is set, the self-timer lamp blinks slowly for 7 seconds,  
then blinks rapidly for the last 3 seconds prior to shutter release. Self-timer  
mode automatically turns off after an image is taken.  
To use the self-timer:  
1 Attach your camcorder to a tripod or place it on a stable surface.  
2 Turn on your camcorder.  
3 Open the LCD display on your camcorder 90 degrees.  
4 Compose the photograph.  
5 Press the Self-timer button, then press the Image shutter button to  
activate the count-down. The count-down appears on the LCD  
display.  
Press the Self-timer button again to cancel the self-timer.  
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Tips & Tricks  
The LCD display swivels 270 degrees so you  
can join the picture and watch the LCD  
display at the same time.  
Viewing images  
In playback mode, you can view, magnify, protect, or delete all images.  
Playback mode also provides a thumbnail image display, letting you  
quickly find the image you want.  
Still image files  
To view recorded still images:  
1 Turn on your camcorder.  
2 Open the LCD display on your camcorder 90 degrees.  
3 Press the Playback/Pause button to view recorded still images.  
4 Select the still image you want to view using the  
or  
button.  
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Zoomed playback  
While reviewing your images, you can enlarge a portion of an image.  
To use zoom playback:  
1 Turn on your camcorder.  
2 Open the LCD display on your camcorder 90 degrees.  
3 Press the Playback/Pause button to view recorded still images.  
4 Select the still image you want to view using the  
or  
button.  
5 Press the Digital Zoom button to adjust the zoom level.  
A red frame with a red box inside appears. The red frame indicates  
the entire image, while the red box shows the location of the zoomed  
area.  
6 Use the arrow buttons to move the zoomed area.  
7 Press the Digital Zoom button to return to the normal size.  
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Displaying thumbnail images  
Thumbnail mode lets you to view nine small images on the LCD display  
simultaneously so you can quickly find a specific still image.  
To use thumbnail mode:  
1 Turn on your camcorder.  
2 Open the LCD display on your camcorder 90 degrees.  
3 Press the Playback/Pause button to view recorded still images.  
4 Select the still image you want to view using the  
or  
button.  
5 Press the OK button multiple times to select thumbnail mode. Up to  
nine small images appear on the LCD display.  
6 Use the arrow buttons to select the image you want to displayed at  
regular size.  
7 Press the OK button to display the selected still image at normal size.  
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Slide show display  
Slide show mode lets you playback your still images automatically in  
sequential order as a slide show viewed on the LCD display. To view the  
slide show on your TV or computer, see “Connecting your camcorder”  
on page 43.  
To use slide show mode:  
1 Turn on your camcorder.  
2 Open the LCD display on your camcorder 90 degrees.  
3 Press the Playback/Pause button, then press the Power/Menu button to  
enter the OSD. For additional information, see “Using the OSD” on  
page 21.  
4 Select Slide show from the Play menu.  
5 Use the  
and  
buttons to select the playback interval, then press  
the OK button.  
Press the Playback/Pause button to pause the slide show.  
6 Press the OK button to stop the slide show.  
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Video files  
To view recorded video files:  
1 Turn on your camcorder.  
2 Open the LCD display on your camcorder 90 degrees.  
3 Press the Playback/Pause button to view recorded video.  
4 Select the video file you want to view using the  
or  
button.  
Press the Playback/Pause button again to pause the playback.  
5 Press the OK button to stop the playback.  
To play the video file back on your computer, we recommend you use  
Windows Media Player 9.0. If your Windows Media Player version is 7.0  
or less, your computer will not be able to read the video file (*.ASF). Update  
the Media Player version from Microsoft’s Web site at www.microsoft.com.  
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Deleting images  
All files stored in the internal memory or on an optional SD memory card  
can be removed.  
To delete one image at a time:  
1 Turn on your camcorder.  
2 Open the LCD display on your camcorder 90 degrees.  
3 Press the Playback/Pause button to view recorded still images.  
4 Select the still image you want to delete using the  
5 Press the Delete button. A Delete this? message appears.  
6 Use the button to select Yes, then press the OK button to confirm.  
or  
button.  
7 Go back to Step 4 to delete additional images.  
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To delete all images at once:  
1 Turn on your camcorder.  
2 Open the LCD display on your camcorder 90 degrees.  
3 Press the Playback/Pause button, then press the Power/Menu button to  
enter the OSD. For additional information, see “Using the OSD” on  
page 21.  
4 Select Delete all from the Play menu.  
5 Use the  
button to select Yes, then press the OK button to confirm.  
A progress bar appears as image files are deleted.  
Files are deleted from an SD memory card first, then from your  
camcorder’s internal memory.  
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Connecting your camcorder  
You can view video and still images on:  
Your computer  
Your TV or VCR  
To connect to your computer:  
Connect the small square end of the USB cable that came with your  
kit to your camcorder, then connect the other end to your computer.  
See the documentation that came with your computer for additional  
information.  
Tips & Tricks  
If you have purchased an optional  
SD memory card reader, you can transfer  
video and still images to your computer. See  
the documentation that came with the  
SD memory card reader for instructions.  
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To connect to your TV or VCR:  
1 Connect the single connector of the AV cable that came with your  
kit to the video out connector on your camcorder.  
2 Connect the yellow video connector on the AV cable to the yellow  
video in jack on the back of your TV or VCR.  
3 Connect the red (R) and white (L) audio connectors to the R and L  
audio-in jacks on the back of your TV or VCR.  
See the documentation that came with your TV or VCR for additional  
information.  
Tips & Tricks  
Connect your camcorder to transfer the  
recorded video and still images to tape.  
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Software  
After you have connected your camcorder to your computer, you can edit  
recorded video and still images with Pinnacle Studio 8 SE.  
To load the software:  
Insert the CD that came with your camcorder into the CD or DVD  
drive. Setup runs automatically. Follow all screen prompts.  
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To use the software:  
1 Click Start, All Programs, Studio 8, Tools, then click DVS Importer. The  
DVS Importer window opens.  
2 Click Add. The Destination dialog box opens.  
3 Navigate to the folder that contains the video files, click each file you  
want to convert, then click Open.  
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4 Click the Set Destination Folder icon, then select the destination folder  
where you want to store the finished video files.  
5 Click Go. The files are converted into the correct format.  
6 Click the Launch Studio 8 button to launch Studio 8 SE.  
For instructions on how to use Studio 8 SE, see the online documentation  
and help files.  
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Troubleshooting  
Use the following information to understand error messages and indicator  
status.  
Error messages  
MEMORY ERROR  
Internal memory access error.  
CARD ERROR  
Optional SD memory card access error.  
MEMORY FULL  
There is not enough to memory to store the image.  
NO IMAGES  
There are no images stored in internal memory or on an optional  
SD memory card.  
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NO CARD  
There is not an optional SD memory card loaded in your camcorder.  
USB ERROR  
USB transmit error.  
MEMORY FULL  
XXX OF XXX IMAGES COPIED  
STORAGE HAS NOT ENOUGH MEMORY SIZE  
XXX — Number of images  
“LOW BATTERY” “AUTO” “6”  
Battery power is low and your camcorder is going to shut-down within  
6 seconds. The LCD display will also show the count-down (from 6 to 1).  
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LED indicators and audible beeps  
Indicator  
Status  
Description/Activity  
Sound  
No  
LED indicator  
LED indicator  
LED indicator  
LED indicator  
LED indicator  
Solid red  
Camcorder is powering up  
Camcorder is powered and ready  
Camcorder error  
Solid green  
Blinking red  
Blinking red  
Blinking green  
Yes (1)  
Yes (3)  
No  
Charging the flash  
Images are being recorded to the  
memory card  
No  
LED indicator  
LED indicator  
Blinking green  
Solid green  
USB communication/transfer  
No  
Camcorder is ready to record  
images  
Yes (1)  
Self-timer indicator  
Blinking blue  
Self-timer mode is active  
Error message  
Yes (1)  
Yes (3)  
Yes (1)  
Valid button event  
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Specifications  
Item  
Description  
Image sensor  
Effective pixels  
Image size  
1/2-inch CMOS  
2.1 Mega Pixels  
Movie image: QVGA 320 × 240  
Still Image:1600 × 1200; 800 × 600  
Image quality  
Super fine, Fine, Normal  
Recording media  
64 MB internal memory  
Optional SD memory card (up to 512 MB)  
Lens  
F-no: 2.8, 5G All glass,  
Focus range: 1.2 m ~ infinity  
LCD display  
Self-timer  
Zoom  
High resolution (130 k dots) 1.5-inch color LTPS LCD  
10-second delay  
Digital capture mode: 2.5X  
Playback mode: 2X/4X  
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Item  
Description  
Exposure compensation  
Auto  
Manual: -1.8 ~ +1.8 EV (0.3 EV)  
White Balance  
Auto  
Manual: Daylight, Shade, Fluorescent 1, Fluorescent 2, Lamp  
ISO  
ISO 100/200/400  
Light frequency  
Compressed format  
Standards  
Interface  
50/60Hz  
MPEG4 SP (video); IMA-ADPCM (audio)  
EXIF 2.1, DCF 1.1, JPEG  
DC in, USB, video out (NTSC or PAL)  
Power  
2 AA Alkaline or Ni-MH batteries, Rechargeable batteries  
(optional), AC power adapter (optional)  
Software Application  
Dimensions (H×W×D)  
Weight  
Pinnacle Studio SE and DVS Importer  
3.54 × 2.56 × 1.22 inches (90 × 65 × 31 mm)  
4.3 ounces (123 g) without batteries  
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FCC Statement  
FCC declaration of conformity  
Responsible party:  
Gateway Companies, Inc.  
610 Gateway Drive, North Sioux City, SD 57049  
(605) 232-2000 Fax: (605) 232-2023  
Product:  
DV-S20 Digital MPEG4 Camcorder  
This device complies with Part 15 of the 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  
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B  
digital devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide  
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This  
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and  
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio  
communications.  
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However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If  
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can  
be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct  
the interference by one or more of the following measures:  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna  
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver  
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the  
receiver is connected  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help  
Use of shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the  
FCC Rules. Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise  
specified in the manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be  
required to stop operation of the equipment.  
Canada  
Industry Canada (IC)  
Unintentional emitter per ICES-003 / NMB-003  
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from  
digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of Industry Canada.  
Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites  
applicables aux appareils numériques de Classe B prescrites dans le règlement sur le  
brouillage radioélectrique édicté par Industrie Canada.  
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