DIGITREX DSC-2100 manual

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1 Thanks for purchasing this high-quality Digital Still Camera! This unit allows you to easily create an electronic album. Please read this manual carefully so as to enjoy all its features. Read thoroughly the Safety Precautions. They contain extremely important information regarding the safe use of this product. For information on installing and o[...]

4 OPERATING CONDITIONS: • This camera is neither waterproof nor splash-proof. Do not use the camera if any water has entered the camera. Switch the camera off,and then disconnect the power source (batteries or AC Power Adapter).If you are using the AC Power Adapter,unplug the adapter from the AC Power wall socket after you have disconnected the c[...]

6 Quick Start Guide Connect to a PC using USB cable Use DC adapter to power the unit Connect to a TV or an earphone 5 Introduction..................................1 Safety Precautions......................3 T able of Contents........................5 Quick Start Guide........................6 Identification of Controls...........11 Image Quality..[...]

8 7 Quick Start Guide Quick Start Guide 1. Insert the batteries or use the DC adapter (optional) to power the camera. 2. Insert the Compact Flash card (optional). 1. Turn the function dial to . • The camera will turn on and be set to record mode. 2. Open the lens cover . • The live view will appear on the LCD monitor . 3. Press the DISP/ENTER/R[...]

10 Quick Start Guide 9 Quick Start Guide 5. Press the DISP/ENTER/REP button again. • A confirmation screen will appear. 6. Press the UP/DN to select "YES", and enter it. • The LCD monitor returns to the next image after deleting it. DELETING IMAGES (refer to page 52-53) 1. Turn the Function dial to . 2. Press LT/RT or UP/DN to highlig[...]

12 Identification of Controls 11 Identification of Controls 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1. Orange LED indicator 2. Green LED indicator 3. Viewfinder 4. MENU/STOP 5. DISP/ENTER/REP 6. Strap eyelet 7. LT/RT 8. UP/DN 9. LCD monitor 10. USB interface 11. MIC CAMERA BODY CAMERA BODY 1. Function dial 2. Shutter/Play/Pause 3. Picture quality control 4. Flash [...]

14 Image Quality 13 Identification of Controls 1 2 1. TV/PHONES 2. DC IN 6V 1 2 3 4 5 6 1. Power off 2. Record 3. Playback 4. MP3 playback 5. Software/Download 6. TV output 26 NQ HQ SQ AUTO 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 8 1. Snapshot 2. Self-timer 3. Sequence 4. Video clip 5. Audio memo 6. Power remains 7. Image quality 8. Flash lamp 9. Recordable image no. IMAG[...]

16 Flash 15 Flash When the camera is turned on, the default setting of flash mode is 'No Flash'. The other flash modes can be set by using the Flash button. Press this button to toggle between the three flash modes. AUTOFLASH NO FLASH FORCED-FLASH In autoflash ,the flash will fire automati- cally when the light level is low or your subjec[...]

18 Getting Started 17 Indicator Light There are three indicator lights on this unit: 1. Green light • When it blinks, this indicates the camera is being charged. • When it glows, this indicates the next operation can be done. 2. Orange light • When the system is “busy”, it will blink, it is sug- gested that the next operation should not b[...]

20 Getting Started 19 Getting Started Y ou may use a compact flash card for image storage before capturing images. 1. Open the cassette cover. • Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow and fold it up to open it. 2. Insert the compact flash card into the card slot, pushing it until the card- release lever pops out. • Push the card in strai[...]

22 Getting Started 21 Getting Started 1. Open the cassette cover . • Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow and fold it up to open it. 2.Press the card-release lever to eject the card. • When the card is ejected, pull it straight out. 3.Close the cassette cover. • While pulling up the cover slightly, fold it down and slide it back unti[...]

24 T aking Pictures 23 T aking Pictures 1. Turn the function dial to . • Status LCD is lit up. • The default capture mode is (snapshot). 2. Move the lens cover slide to open the lens cover . • The live view will appear on the LCD monitor . 3. Press the DISP/ENTER/REP button to turn on the LCD monitor. • Press it again to switch off. • If [...]

26 T aking Pictures 25 T aking Pictures The self-timer will delay for capturing approximately 10 seconds after you press the shutter-release button. 1. Turn the function dial to . • Capture mode is set. • Status LCD is lit up. 2. Move the lens cover slide to open the lens. • The live view will appear on the LCD monitor . 3. Press the DISP/ENT[...]

28 T aking Pictures 27 T aking Pictures This digital camera will continuously take 3 pictures while the shutter-release button is pressed once. There is no flash. 1. Turn the function dial to • Capture mode is set. • Status LCD is lit up. 2. Move the lens cover slide to open the lens. • The live view will appear on the LCD monitor . 3. Press [...]

30 T aking Pictures 29 T aking Pictures 1. Turn the function dial to • Capture mode is set. • Status LCD is lit up. 2. Move the lens cover slide to open the lens. • The live view will appear on the LCD monitor . 3. Press the DISP/ENTER/REP button to turn on the LCD monitor. • Press it again to switch off. 4. Press the Mode button till the V[...]

32 T aking Pictures 31 T aking Pictures The Audio Memo recorded is attached and referenced to the last image taken. It is possible to record a 7-second audio memo of the picture taken (except for video clip). 1. Turn the function dial to • Capture mode is set. • Status LCD is lit up. 2. Repeatedly press the Mode button till the audio memo icon [...]

(Snapshot) (Video Clip) (Sequence) (ZoomX1) (ZoomX4) (No Flash) (Forced Flash) (Auto Flash) (Normal) (Brightness) (Dark) (Capture Mode) (Digital Zoom) (Flash Lamp) (Advanced) (Screen Brightness) 34 Record Mode Menu 33 Record Mode Menu The Record Mode Menu allows you to change the default settings for image captur- ing such as digital zoom, white ba[...]

36 Record Mode Menu 35 Record Mode Menu On the menu, there are three capture modes available: snapshot, video clip and sequence. 1. In Record Mode, press the MENU/STOP button. • The menu will appear. • The default setting is Snapshot. 2. Press the UP/DN button to select the other modes. 3. Press the DISP/ENTER/REP button to confirm it and retur[...]

38 This setup is recommended for photographers who have some professional knowl- edge. Record Mode Menu 37 Record Mode Menu Y ou can select flash mode according to the environment and requirement, the default setting is No Flash. 1. In Record Mode, press the MENU/STOP button. • The menu will appear . 2. Press the LT/RT button to select . 3. Press[...]

40 4. Press DISP/ENTER/REP to confirm, and return to the upper menu. Record Mode Menu 39 2. Press the DISP/ENTER/REP button to select the item desired. • After taking one picture, a sub-menu appears. On: It will ask you: Continue or delete? If Continue is selected, it will return to viewfinder mode with the captured image saved. If Delete is sele[...]

42 41 Audio indication allows you to see each step processing or ready to process. Record Mode Menu 1. In the advanced menu, select Sound. 2. Press the DISP/ENTER/REP button to display the sub-menu. 3. Press UP/DN to select the item desired. 4. Press DISP/ENTER/REP to confirm, and return to the upper menu. SOUND SOUND ON OFF Exit 1. In the advanced[...]

44 1. In the advanced menu, select IMAGE QUALITY. 2. Press the DISP/ENTER/REP button to display the sub-menu. 3. Press UP/DN to select the item desired. 4. Press DISP/ENTER/REP to confirm it, and return to the upper menu. • Status LCD displays the corresponding image quality, and recordable image No. under it. Record Mode Menu IMAGE QUALITY SUPER[...]

1. Press MENU/STOP to access the menu. 2. Press LT/RT to select . 3. Press UP/DN to select the item desired. 4. Press DISP/ENTER/REP to confirm it, and return to the live view . 46 Images shot with the camera are automatically numbered, then stored into the built- in memory or CF card. Y ou can view the stored images one by one just as reading the [...]

48 When you view images by pressing the UP/DN button, if an image is attached with the icon on top left corner of the LCD monitor, that indicates it is a video clip. Playback Mode 47 When you view images by pressing the UP/DN button, if an image is attached with the icon on top left corner of the LCD monitor, that indicates it is an image with audi[...]

On Off 50 Playback Mode 49 Playback Mode 1. Turn the Function dial to . 2. Press MENU/STOP to access the display menu. 3. Use the UP/DN button to highlight the icon . 4. Press DISP/ENTER/REP to confirm your selection. The Playback Mode Menu allows you to easily access to each setting menu such as display format, delete images, digital zoom and so o[...]

52 If you aren't satisfied with any image captured, it allows you to delete it to save stor- age room. Playback Mode Menu 51 1. In playback mode, press MENU/STOP to access to the menu. • Press it again to exit. 2. Press UP/DN to access to the sub-menu, and select the item desired. • The default setting is Single. • T o switch to other it[...]

54 1. In playback mode, images can be displayed on full screen. 2. Press MENU/STOP to access to the menu. 3. Press LT/RT to select . 4. Press UP/DN to select the item desired. • T o switch to other items, press LT/R T. 5. Press DISP/ENTER/REP to confirm your selection. Playback Mode Menu 53 5. Press the DISP/ENTER/REP button again. • A confirma[...]

56 Reset the screen brightness to moderate the too dark or too bright light. Playback Mode Menu 1. Press MENU/STOP to access to the menu. 2. Press LT/RT to select . 3. Press UP/DN to select the item desired. 4. Press DISP/ENTER/REP to confirm it, and return to the preview status. Normal Brightness Dark SCREEN BRIGHTNESS 55 The image is displayed fu[...]

58 57 It allows you to playback images captured on TV . And at the same time, you also can use a headphone to listen to audio memo attached. TV Display 1. Connect A V cable to video output of your camera. 2. Connect the other end to video input of TV . 3. Turn on TV, and set it to A V mode. 4. Turn the function dial to . • The last image captured[...]

60 59 4. Press Shutter/Play/Pause to start playing back songs selected. • The volume can be adjusted by pressing L T/RT or UP/DN. • Press Shutter/Play/Pause to pause playback. 5.Press MENU/STOP to stop playback. • TFT LCD switches on, and MP3 menu appears. • When you do not want to listen any longer , turn function dial to , power off. 6.Du[...]

62 T roubleshooting 61 If there are some indication on the LCD monitor, the unit needs the operation as below: T roubleshooting INDICATION SOLUTION NO MP3 FILE Copy mp3 files to the dir.:mp3 PLEASE REMOVE THE LENS COVER Move the lens cover slide to open the lens. NO PICTURE T ake pictures and save them, then playback them. CARD NOT PROPERLY INSER[...]

64 Function Record mode: snapshot, self-timer, sequence, video clip, audio memo The stereo MP3 playback Preview mode: the LCD monitor , TV, the optics viewfinder Playback mode: the LCD monitor , TV The way of playback: single-frame image, thumbnails Delete function: single, all, format Number Shuttle speed: 1/10 --- 1/1000 Time of self-timer: 10 se[...]

66 65 LCD monitor T ype: 1.6 inch low temperature poly-silicon color TFT module Pixels: approx. 80,000 Digital zoom Record mode: X4 Playback mode: X2 Interface USB (universal serial bus) for windows 98/2000/Me/XP Video/audio output: composite video signal Power source Power: AA-sized alkaline battery X4 (AA-sized Ni-Cd or AA-sized Ni-MH Battery are[...]

67 BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE: Check your owner ’s manual under “Troubleshooting”. ORDERING ACCESSORIES: Y ou may purchase owner ’ s manual , and/ or firmware upgrade, if applicable to your digital camera. Specify model number, name & address with a cashiers check made out to DIGITREX. MODEL # ___________________ SERIAL # _______________[...]