AGFA APDV1005 User Manual

							 
 1 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 
The camcorder requires a PC with the following specifications: 
· Windows® Vista / XP operating system 
· Intel® Pentium 4 2.8GHz CPU or higher (3GHz recommended) 
· At least 1GB of RAM or higher (1GB recommended) 
· 64MB or Greater Video Card 
· Standard USB 1.1 port or higher 
· At least 200MB of available disk space 
 
1.2 Features 
The camcorder offers a variety of features and functions including: 
· HD Digital camcorder 
· Digital camera (max. 12 Megapixels) 
Additionally, the camcorder also features 5X optical zoom, 10X 
digital zoom, USB mass storage, a LCD touch screen and EIS 
function. 
 
 l Note: 
A USB 1.1 port may enable you to transfer files to and from 
your host PC, but transfer speeds may be much faster with a 
USB 2.0 port. 
PDF created with pdfFactory trial version www.pdffactory.com 
						

							 
 2 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. 
  AV cable 
CD-ROM  
(Application software) Pouch User manual Li-ion battery 
NP-120 Battery charger DC-in adapter 
(optional) HDMI cable 
(optional)  Camcorder 
USB cable 
Power cord Remote control 
(optional) 
 
PDF created with pdfFactory trial version www.pdffactory.com 
						

							 
 3 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 LED lightSelf-timer LEDFlash  
1.4.2 Top view  Battery cover latch Shutter button 
Zoom/ Volume button 
 
PDF created with pdfFactory trial version www.pdffactory.com 
						

							 
 4 1.4.3 Bottom view  
Tripod mount  
1.4.4 Right view 
 
LCD Display 
Microphone  
 
PDF created with pdfFactory trial version www.pdffactory.com 
						

							 
 5 1.4.5 Left view  
Hand strap 
Battery cover  
1.4.6 Back view 
 
Mode dial 
DC-in/AV/USB OutputHD OutputJoystick 
REC/STOP button 
Power/Camera status LED 
LCD display 
Playback button 
 
 
PDF created with pdfFactory trial version www.pdffactory.com 
						

							 
 6  
1.4.7 Control Panel   LCD display SD card cover latch Speaker SD card cover  Power button LED light Flash button Menu button  Display button  
PDF created with pdfFactory trial version www.pdffactory.com 
						

							 
 7 1.4.8 Adjusting the LCD display 
Flip and twist the LCD screen as shown while capturing a still 
image or recording a video clip. 
  
  
  
PDF created with pdfFactory trial version www.pdffactory.com 
						

							 
 8 See the table below for a description of each button’s function. 
Button Name Function  Power 
button Press to turn power on/off.  Menu 
button Press to display main OSD menus.  Mode dial Use to turn Camcorder, Camera, and 
SET modes.    Joystick l In Camcorder and Camera mode: 
1. Move up/ down to adjust the 
exposure settings. 
2. Move right to enable the macro 
function. A  icon appears on 
the LCD screen when enabled. 
3. Move left to adjust the white 
balance settings. 
l In Camera Playback mode: 
1. Move right and left to view the 
stored images. 
2. When the image is zoomed in, the 
LCD screen appears up/down 
direction keys. You may press the PDF created with pdfFactory trial version www.pdffactory.com 
						

							 
 9 joystick to move the image. 
Then you may press the center 
joystick button to switch the 
moving directions (up/down « 
left/right). 
3. Move the joystick up to enter the 
Thumbnail mode. 
4. In the Thumbnail mode, move 
up, down, left, right to select the 
thumbnail images and then press 
the center joystick button to view 
the image in full screen mode. 
l In Camcorder Playback mode: 
1. Press right and left to view the 
stored video clips and press the 
center joystick button to play/ 
stop the video clips. 
2. In Playing mode, move right to 
fast-forward a video clip and 
move left to rewind a video clip. 
3. Move the joystick up to enter the 
Thumbnail mode. 
4. In the Thumbnail mode, move 
up, down, left, right to select a 
desired video clip and then press 
the center joystick button to show 
the video clip. 
l In SET mode, press left and right to 
highlight menu items and press the  PDF created with pdfFactory trial version www.pdffactory.com 
						

							 
 10 center joystick button to confirm.  Shutter 
button l In Camera mode, press to take a 
photo. 
l In Camcorder mode, you can 
also press to take a photo before and 
during recording a video clip.  REC/Stop 
button l In Camcorder mode, press to start 
recording a video clip.  Playback 
button In Camcorder and Camera mode, press 
to enter playback mode.  Display 
button Press once to turn off all OSD icons and 
press again to display all OSD icons off.   Zoom 
button l In Camcorder and Camera modes, 
press right/ left to zoom in and out. 
l In Camera Playback mode, press 
right to zoom in your photo. 
l In Camcorder Playback mode, press 
left/ right to increase or decrease the 
volume of the video clip you are 
playing.   PDF created with pdfFactory trial version www.pdffactory.com