Hitachi HDC-530E manual

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EN-1 FCC STATEMENT 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 com[...]

EN-2 READ THIS FIRST Trademark Information  Microsoft ® and Windows ® are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.  Pentium ® is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.  Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.  SD TM is a trademark.  Photo Explorer and Photo Express are trademarks.  Other names and pro[...]

EN-3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read and understand all Warnings and Cautions before using this product. Warnings If foreign objects or water have entered the camera, turn the power OFF and remove the batteries and the AC power adapter. Continued use in this state might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the store of purchase. If the camera has fallen [...]

EN-4 Cautions Insert the batteries paying careful attention to the polarity (+ or –) of the terminals. Inserting the batteries with its polarities inverted might cause fire and injury, or damage to the surrounding areas due to the battery rupturing or leaking. Do not fire the flash close to anyone’s eyes. This might cause damage to the person?[...]

EN-5 Notes on Battery Usage When you use the battery, carefully read and strictly observe the Safety Instructions and the notes described below:  Different battery types and surrounding temperatures may affect the battery performance.  Avoid using batteries in extremely cold environments as low temperatures can shorten the battery life and re[...]

EN-6 CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ................................................ 8 Package Contents............................................ 9 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA.............. 10 Front View...................................................... 10 Rear View......................................................... 11 Mode Dial ................[...]

EN-7 PLAYBACK MODE - THE BASICS..................... 36 Viewing Images ............................................... 36 Magnifying Images .......................................... 37 Thumbnail Display .......................................... 38 Slideshow Display ........................................... 39 Resizing an Image .................[...]

EN-8 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the new digital camera! Equipped with a 5.0 Megapixels CCD sensor, your camera delivers good quality, 2560 x 1920 resolution images. Other features provided by the camera include the following:      5.0 Megapixels A high-resolution CCD sensor provides 5.0 megapixels for good quality of image[...]

EN-9 Package Contents Carefully unpack your kit box and ensure that you have the following items. In the event that any item is missing or if you find any mismatch or damage, promptly contact your dealer. Common Product Components:      Digital Camera      AV Cable      User’s Manual     ?[...]

EN-10 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA Front View 10 9 8 7 6 5 2 3 4 1 1. Shutter button 2 . Flash 3 . Microphone 4. Lens 5 . Power button 6 . Mode dial 7 . Self-timer LED 8 . Viewfinder window 9 . PC (USB) / AV Out terminal 10.DC in 3V terminal[...]

EN-11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Rear View 1 . Viewfinder 2. Rec-play button 3. Menu button 4. Delete button 5 . OK / (Display) button 6 . Tripod socket 7. / Zoom out (wide-angle) button Thumbnail button 8. / Zoom in (telephoto) button 9 . LCD monitor 10. S Arrow button (Up) 11. X Arrow button (Right) Self-timer button 12. T Arrow button (Dow[...]

EN-12 Mode Dial You can select from seven shooting modes and setup mode according to shooting conditions to achieve the desired effect. Mode Description 1. Power button Press to turn on/off the power. 2. P Program Select this mode to permit the shutter speed and aperture to be set manually. 3. A Auto Select this mode to adjust point-and-shoot actio[...]

EN-13 LCD Monitor Information      Camera Mode 1 . Mode indication [ A ] Auto Mode [ ] Setup Mode [ ] Video Mode [ ] Landscape Mode [ P ] Program Mode [ ] Sports Mode [ ] Portrait Mode [ ] Night Mode 2 . Image quality [ ] FINE [ ] NORMAL [ ] ECONOMY 3 . Image size [ ] 2560 x 1920 [ ] 2048 x 1536 [ ] 1280 x 960 [ ] 640 x 480 4 . Possi[...]

EN-14      Video Mode 1. Video mode 2 . Recordable movie time available 3 . SD memory card indicator (if present) 4 . Battery power indicator 5 . Focus area      Image Playback 1 . Playback mode 2 . SD memory card indicator (if present) 3 . Battery power indicator 4 . Playback information      Video Play[...]

EN-15 PREPARING THE CAMERA Installing the Batteries (Optional Accessory) You can use 2 AA size batteries to power the camera. Make sure that the power of the digital camera is off before inserting or removing the batteries. 1 . Make sure the camera is turned off. 2 . Open the battery cover. 3. Insert the batteries in the correct orientation as show[...]

EN-16 Using the AC Power Adapter (Optional Accessory) Use of the AC power adapter is recommended if you intend to use the LCD monitor for a long time or connect the camera to a PC. 1 . Make sure your camera is turned off. 2 . Connect one end of the AC power adapter to the camera jack labeled "DC IN 3.0V". 3 . Connect the other end to an e[...]

EN-17 Inserting and Removing an SD Memory Card (Optional Accessory) The digital camera comes with 12MB of internal memory, allowing you to store captured still images or video clips in the digital camera. Moreover, you can also expand the memory capacity by using an optional SD (Secure Digital) memory card so that you can store more files. 1 . Make[...]

EN-18 Attaching the Camera Strap Attach the strap as shown in the illustration. 2 1 LED Indicators Indicator State Description/Activity LED indicator Solid red The digital camera is powering up. Solid green The digital camera is ready to record images (or movies). LED indicator Blinking green USB communication/transfer in progress LED indicator Bli[...]

EN-19 GETTING STARTED Turning the Power On/Off      Press the button until the digital camera turns on.      To turn the power off, press the button again. Choosing the Screen Language When the camera is turned on for the first time, a language-selection screen will be displayed in the monitor. Follow the steps below t[...]

EN-20 Setting the Date and Time Follow the steps below to set the date display style, current date and time. 1 . Rotate the mode dial to and turn your camera on by pressing the button. 2 . Press X to select the [CUSTOM] menu. 3 . Use T to select [DATE & TIME], then press the button.      You may press W or X to switch the date ty[...]

EN-21 Formatting an SD Memory Card or Internal Memory The term “Formatting” means preparing an “SD Memory Card” to record images; this process is also called “initialization”. This utility formats the internal memory (or memory card) and erases all stored images and data. 1 . Rotate the mode dial to and turn your camera on by pressing t[...]

EN-22 Using the LCD Monitor Your camera is equipped with a 1.8" full color TFT LCD monitor to help you compose images, replay recorded images/video clips or adjust menu settings. The mode icons, text and numbers displayed on the monitor may very according to the current settings. 1 . Rotate the mode dial to A , P , , , , or . 2 . Press the but[...]

EN-23 PHOTOGRAPHY MODE Shooting Images - The Basics 1 . Rotate the mode dial to A , P , , , or and turn your camera on by pressing the button. 2. Compose the image on the monitor screen so that the main subject is within the focus frame. 3 . Press the shutter button down half way to focus the image.      When you press the shutter bu[...]

EN-24 Setting Image Resolution and Quality As you get to know the digital camera, you can set the image resolution (number of vertical and horizontal pixels) and image quality (compression ratio) based on the types of images you want to shoot. These settings affect the number of images that can be stored in memory, or on a memory card. Higher resol[...]

EN-25 Using the Zoom Function This camera is equipped with 3x optical zoom. The lens moves during the optical zoom photography, allowing you to capture telephoto and wide-angle shots. By using the optical zoom function; images appear closer by pressing the button, or smaller away by pressing the button. Moreover, you can further enlarge the subject[...]

EN-26 Using the Flash The flash is designed to function automatically when lighting conditions warrant the use of flash. You can take an image using a desired flash mode to suit your circumstances. 1 . Rotate the mode dial to A , P , , , or . 2 . Press the button to turn on the power. 3 . Toggle W / until your desired flash mode appears on the LCD [...]

EN-27 Using the Self-Timer The self-timer can be used in situations such as group shots. When using this option, you should either mount the camera on a tripod (recommended) or rest it on a flat, level surface. 1 . Secure the camera to a tripod or place it on a stable surface. 2 . Rotate the mode dial to A , P , , , or . 3 . Press the button to tur[...]

EN-28 Adjusting the Exposure (EV Compensation) You can manually adjust the exposure determined by the digital camera. Use this mode when the proper exposure cannot be obtained, for example, when the contrast (different between light and dark) between the subject and the background is extremely large. The EV compensation value can be set in the rang[...]

EN-29 Setting White Balance This feature lets you make adjustments to compensate for different lighting types according to your shooting conditions. 1 . Rotate the mode dial to P , , , or . 2 . Press the button to turn on the power. 3 . Press , then toggle X to select the [AE/AWB] menu. 4 . Use T to select [W. BALANCE], then press the button. 5. Us[...]

EN-30 USING THE MODE DIAL Auto Mode A (Auto) mode is the simplest way which allows you to take still pictures without having to set special functions or manual adjustments. The camera sets the optimal focusing and exposure. 1. Rotate the mode dial to A mode and turn your camera on by pressing the button. 2 . Compose your subject within the focus fr[...]

EN-31 Portrait Mode Select this mode to make people stand out with the background out-of-focus. 1. Rotate the mode dial to mode and turn your camera on by pressing the button. 2 . Compose your subject within the focus frame. 3 . Press the shutter button to capture the image. Landscape Mode This mode allows you to take photographs of distant scenery[...]

EN-32 Sports Mode This mode allows you to shoot fast moving objects. 1 . Rotate the mode dial to mode and turn your camera on by pressing the button. 2 . Compose your subject within the focus frame. 3 . Press the shutter button to capture the image. Night Mode This mode allows you to take photographs of people against a dusk or night-time backgroun[...]

EN-33 ADVANCED SHOOTING Burst This mode is used for continuous shooting. Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter release button is pressed. 1 . Rotate the mode dial to P , , , or and turn your camera on by pressing the button. 2 . Press , then use X to select the [FUNCTION] menu. 3 . Use T to select [CAPTURE MODE], then press the button. [...]

EN-34 Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB) In this mode, the camera automatically changes the exposure within a set range to take three shots after you press the shutter button once. AEB settings can be combined with exposure compensation settings to extend the adjustment range. 1. Rotate the mode dial to P , , , or and turn your camera on by pressing th[...]

EN-35 Selecting the Metering Mode You can select the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure. 1 . Rotate the mode dial to P , , , or and turn your camera on by pressing the button. 2 . Press , then use X to select the [FUNCTION] menu. 3 . Use T to select [METERING], then press the button. 4 . Use S or [...]

EN-36 PLAYBACK MODE - THE BASICS Viewing Images You can display the still images you have just captured at a time. 1 . Press the button to turn on the camera. 2 . Press the (Playback) button.      The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor. 3 . Use W or X to select the desired images.      To view the previous [...]

EN-37 Magnifying Images While reviewing your images, you may enlarge a selected portion of an image. This magnification allows you to view fine details. The zoom factor displayed on the screen shows the current magnification ratio. 1 . Press the (Playback) button.      The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor.    ?[...]

EN-38 Thumbnail Display This function allows you to view 9 thumbnail images on the LCD monitor simultaneously so you may search for a particular image. 1 . Press the (Playback) button.      The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor. 2 . Press the / button once.      Nine thumbnail images are displayed simultan[...]

EN-39 Slideshow Display The slide show function enables you to play your images back automatically in sequential order. This is very useful and entertaining feature for reviewing recorded images and for presentations. 1 . Press the (Playback) button.      The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor. 2 . Press , then use T to s[...]

EN-40 Resizing an Image You can change the image size of a captured image to one of the following sizes: 2560 x 1920 pixel, 2048 x 1536 pixel, 1280 x 960 pixel and 640 x 480 pixel. (Playback) button.      The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor. 2 . In (Playback) mode, use W or X to select the desired images.    ?[...]

EN-41 VIDEO MODE Recording Video Clips This mode allows you to record video clips with sound via built-in microphone. 1 . Rotate the mode dial to mode and turn your camera on by pressing the button. 2 . Press the shutter button to start recording. 3 . To stop recording, press the shutter button again.  The zoom function of optical zoom (3x) can [...]

EN-42 Playing Back Video Clips You can play back recorded video clips. A guide to operation appears on the LCD monitor during the video playback. 1 . Press the (Playback) button. 2 . Use W or X to go through the images until the video clip you want to play back is displayed.      To view the previous image, press the W button.  ?[...]

EN-43 PLAYBACK MODE – ADVANCED FEATURES Playing Back Still Images/Video Clips on TV You can also playback your images on a TV screen. Before connecting to any device, make sure to select NTSC/PAL system to match the video output system of the video equipment you are going to connect to the digital camera, then turn all connected devices off. 1. C[...]

EN-44 Deleting Images/Video Clips Use this function to delete one or all images/video clips stored in the internal memory or memory card. Please note that the deleted images or video clips cannot be recovered. Exercise caution before deleting a file.  To delete the latest single image/video clip 1 . Press the button to turn on the power. 2 . Pre[...]

EN-45 Protecting Images/Video Clips Set the data to read-only to prevent images from being erased by mistake. 1 . Press the (Playback) button.      The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor. 2 . In (Playback) mode, use W or X to select the desired images.      To view the previous image, press the W button. ?[...]

EN-46 Use S or T to select by your preference, then press the button. [ONE IMAGE]: To configure print settings for a single image. [ALL IMAGES]: To configure print settings for all images. [RESET ALL]: Returns all basic settings to the digital camera’s default settings. DPOF ONE IMAGE ALL IMAGES RESET ALL T SET : RETURN : Setting the DPOF DPOF (D[...]

EN-47 Use S or T to select by your preference, then press the button. [QUANTITY]: Allows you to select image quantity (0~10). Use W or X to set the image quantity. [DATE]: The date of recording can be printed directly on the images. Press the button to choose [YES] or [NO] with W or X . [RETURN]: To exit the mark function, use S or T to select [RET[...]

EN-48 Connecting to a PictBridge Compliant Printer (Optional Function) Even if you do not have a computer, you can connect the camera directly to a printer that supports PictBridge to perform image selection and printing using the camera monitor screen and controls. DPOF support also lets you specify which images you want to print and how many copi[...]

EN-49 Step Procedure Figure 3 4 5 Use W or X to select the image you want to print, then press T to proceed more detailed settings. * The [PRINT INFO] screen is displayed. Use S or T to select by your preference , th en p re ss th e button. [ x ] : Specifies the number of prints. You can select the number up to 10. [DATE]: If you select WITH, image[...]

EN-50 This starts printing and displays the message “TRANSFERRING” on the monitor screen.The message will disappear after the printing finished. * To cancel printing: Pressing the button during print data transfer displays the screen for selecting whether to [CONTINUE] or [CANCEL] printing. 7      In [PRINT ORDER] Mode : This fun[...]

EN-51 4 2 3 Use S or T to access in the selection of paper setting, then press the button to print. [SIZE]: You may select the desired item depending on the type of printer being used. [BORDERLESS]: You may select the desired item depending on the type of printer being used. Use S or T to select [PRINT], then press the button to confirm. * The TRAN[...]

EN-52 TRANSFERRING FILES FROM YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA TO COMPUTER After using USB cable to establish a USB connection between the camera and your computer, you can use your computer to share recorded images or video clips with your family or friends via e-mail or post them on the Web. In order to do this, you must install the USB driver onto your compu[...]

EN-53 Step 1: Install the USB driver  Installation on Windows 98 & 98SE The USB driver on the supplied CD-ROM is exclusively for Windows 98 and 98SE. Windows 2000/ME/XP users need not install the USB driver. 1 . Insert the enclosed CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. 2 . When the welcome screen appears, click “ INSTALL USB DRIVER “. Follow th[...]

EN-54 Step 2: Connect the digital camera to your computer 1 . Rotate the mode dial to and turn your camera on by pressing the button. 2 . Press X to select the [CUSTOM] menu, then use T to select [USB]. 3 . Use T to select [PC], then press the button. 4 . Connect one end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your computer. 5. There will be a[...]

EN-55 Step 3: Download images or video clips When the digital camera is turned on and connected to your computer, it is considered to be a disk drive, just like a floppy disk or CD. You can download (transfer) images by copying them from the “Removable disk” (“untitled” or “unlabeled” disk on a Macintosh) to your computer hard drive. ?[...]

EN-56 EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION Installing Photo Explorer Ulead ® Photo Explorer provides a simple and efficient way to transfer, browse, modify and distribute digital media. Acquire photos, video or sound clips from various digital device types and easily browse or add personal descriptions; make timely modifications; or distribute the media [...]

EN-57 Installing Photo Express Ulead ® Photo Express is complete photo project software for digital images. The step-by-step workflow, visual program interface, and in-program help assist users in creating exciting photo projects. Acquire digital photos effortlessly from digital cameras or scanners. Organize them conveniently with the Visual Brows[...]

EN-58 USING THE DIGITAL CAMERA AS A PC CAMERA Your digital camera can act as a PC camera, which allows you to videoconference with business associates, or have a real-time conversation with friends or family. To use the digital camera for videoconferencing, your computer system must include the items as below:  Microphone  Sound card  Spea[...]

EN-59 Step 2: Connect the digital camera to your computer 1 . Rotate the mode dial to and turn your camera on by pressing the button. 2 . Press X to select the [CUSTOM] menu, then use T to select [USB]. 3 . Use S or T to select [PC CAM.], then press the button. 4 . Connect one end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your computer. 5. Posit[...]

EN-60 MENU OPTIONS Camera Menu This menu is for the basic settings to be used when capturing still images. 1 . Rotate the mode dial to A , P , , , or and turn your camera on. 2 . Press , then use W or X to select the [PICTURE] / [FUNCTION] / [AE/AWB] menu.      In A (Auto) Mode, press to access in menu directly. 3 . Press S or T to s[...]

EN-61 PICTURE Item Functional Description IMAGE SIZE Refer to “Camera Menu - In A (Auto) Mode” in LIST OF MENU OPTIONS. QUALITY Refer to “Camera Menu - In A (Auto) Mode” in LIST OF MENU OPTIONS. SHARPNESS Sets the level of image sharpness. * LOW * MEDIUM * HIGH I tem Functional Description FOCUS You can take images with the distance to the [...]

EN-62 FUNCTION Item Functional Description FOCUS Refer to “Camera Menu - In A (Auto) Mode” in LIST OF MENU OPTIONS. CAPTURE Refer to “Camera Menu - In A (Auto) Mode” in LIST OF MENU OPTIONS. MODE METERING Refer to section in this manual titled “Selecting the Metering Mode” for further details. PICTURE Item Functional Description COLOR S[...]

EN-63 AE/AWB Item Functional Description EXPOSURE Sets to obtain the correct exposure when the subject is much brighter or darker than the background. The EV compensation value can be set in the range from –2.0EV to +2.0EV. W. BALANCE Sets the white balance photographing under a variety of lighting conditions and permits photographs to be taken t[...]

EN-64 Video Menu This menu is for the basic settings to be used when recording video clips. 1 . Rotate the mode dial to mode and turn your camera on. 2 . Press , then use T to select the [COLOR]. 3 . To exit from the playback menu, press the button. SET : EXIT : VIDEO COLOR R G B 1 / 1 SET : EXIT : COLOR FULL COLOR BLACK & WHITE SEPIA 1 / 3 Ite[...]

EN-65 Playback Menu In the (Playback) menu, set which settings are to be used for playback. 1 . Press the (Playback) button.  The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor. 2 . Press , then use S or T to select the desired setting and press the button. 3 . To exit from the playback menu, press the button. PLA YBACK RESIZE DPOF COPY TO CARD [...]

EN-66 Item Functional Description QUALITY Change to set the desired quality (compression rate) at which the image is captured. CHANGE * FINE * NORMAL * ECONOMY RESIZE Changes the size of a recorded image. * 2560x1920 * 2048x1536 * 1280x960 * 640x480 DPOF Allows you to select the desired pictures to be printed and set the number of prints and date d[...]

EN-67 Setup Menu This feature allows you to set up the default settings by preference for using your camera. 1 . Rotate the mode dial to (Setup) mode and turn your camera on. 2 . Press W or X to select the [BASIC] / [CUSTOM] menu. 3 . Use S or T to select the desired option item, then press the button. 4 . To exit from the setup menu, rotate the mo[...]

EN-68 Item Functional Description SET TO Returns all basic settings to the digital camera’s default settings. The time DEFAULT setting will not be reset. * YES / NO RESET Set whether or not to reset the file number when you take photographs. This NUMBER creates a new folder. The captured images are recorded to the newly created folder from number[...]

EN-69 Item Functional Description DATE & TIME This sets the date and the time. Refer to section in this manual titled “Setting the Date and Time” for further details. * Y/M/D * D/M/Y * M/D/Y TV Sets video output system of the video equipment that you are going to connect to the camera. * PAL / NTSC LANGUAGE Sets the language that is display[...]

EN-70 CONNECTING THE DIGITAL CAMERA TO OTHER DEVICES[...]

EN-71 SPECIFICATIONS Item Description Image Sensor C C D Effective pixels 5.0 Mega pixels Image size Still image: 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480 Video clip: 320 x 240 Image quality Still image: Fine, Normal, Economy Movie image: Economy Recording media 12MB internal memory SD memory card (Optional, up to 512 MB) File format Motion [...]

EN-72 APPENDIX      Troubleshooting Guide Symptom Possible causes Solutions / Corrective Actions Power does not turn on. Camera suddenly powers down. Image is not captured when the shutter button is pressed. Flash does not fire. Continuous shooting is not possible. Cannot transfer files over a USB connection. * Load new or fully char[...]

English - 45 - Product Guarantee This product is guaranteed against manufacturing defects for a period of 1 Y ear This does not cover the product where the fault is due to misuse, abuse, use in contravention of the instructions, or where the product has been the subject of unauthorised modi fi cations or alterations, or has been the subject of com[...]