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KODAK Zx1 Pocket Video Camera Extended user guide www.kodak.com For interactive tutorials: www.kodak.com/go/howto For help with your camera: www.kodak.com/go/Zx1support
KODAK Zx1 Pocket Video Camera Extended user guide www.kodak.com For interactive tutorials: www.kodak.com/go/howto For help with your camera: www.kodak.com/go/Zx1support
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ArcSoft and MediaImpression are trademarks of ArcSoft, Inc. Apple, iLife, iWeb, MobileMe, iTunes, iPhone, iPod, and Apple TV are trademarks of Apple, Inc. Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, New York 14650 © Eastman Kodak Company, 2008 All screen images are trademarks or registered trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company. HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are simulated. Kodak is a trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC. 4H5155_en
ArcSoft and MediaImpression are trademarks of ArcSoft, Inc. Apple, iLife, iWeb, MobileMe, iTunes, iPhone, iPod, and Apple TV are trademarks of Apple, Inc. Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, New York 14650 © Eastman Kodak Company, 2008 All screen images are trademarks or registered trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company. HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are simulated. Kodak is a trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC. 4H5155_en
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Product features Back view LCD Record/OK Delete Stop Volume/Zoom Tripod socket ii Recording mode Review mode/ Slow motion Previous/Next Reverse/Forward Video/picture size Strap post www.kodak.com/go/support
Product features Back view LCD Record/OK Delete Stop Volume/Zoom Tripod socket ii Recording mode Review mode/ Slow motion Previous/Next Reverse/Forward Video/picture size Strap post www.kodak.com/go/support
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Product features Understanding the status icons Recording status Recording icons Video length Zoom indicator Mode Elapsed time Volume Playback icons Video/picture number Card is inserted Battery level Video length No card is inserted DC power (plugged in) Direction/Speed Indicator www.kodak.com/go/support iii
Product features Understanding the status icons Recording status Recording icons Video length Zoom indicator Mode Elapsed time Volume Playback icons Video/picture number Card is inserted Battery level Video length No card is inserted DC power (plugged in) Direction/Speed Indicator www.kodak.com/go/support iii
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Table of contents 1 1 Setting up your camera 1 Charging, loading the rechargeable batteries 1 Using an optional KODAK SD or SDHC Card 2 Connecting the strap 3 2 Using your camera 4 Turning on the camera 4 Setting the date/time 4 Recording ...5 Playing videos 6 Playing back on a TV 7 Using the optional remote control 8 Transferring, editing, sharing online 9 Accessing settings 10 3 Getting help 11...
Table of contents 1 1 Setting up your camera 1 Charging, loading the rechargeable batteries 1 Using an optional KODAK SD or SDHC Card 2 Connecting the strap 3 2 Using your camera 4 Turning on the camera 4 Setting the date/time 4 Recording ...5 Playing videos 6 Playing back on a TV 7 Using the optional remote control 8 Transferring, editing, sharing online 9 Accessing settings 10 3 Getting help 11...
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Do not submerge your camera IMPORTANT: Your camera is water resistant-it is plugged in liquid. Charging, loading the rechargeable batteries 1 2 3 Lights are on while the charger is not waterproof. 1 Setting up your camera in . (Charge for approximately 12 hours.) Compatible • KODAK Li-Ion Rechargeable Digital Camera Battery KLIC-8000 KODAK Batteries • KODAK Lithium Digital Camera Battery CRV3 • KODAK AA Batteries (Ni-MH, alkaline) www.kodak.com/go/support 1
Do not submerge your camera IMPORTANT: Your camera is water resistant-it is plugged in liquid. Charging, loading the rechargeable batteries 1 2 3 Lights are on while the charger is not waterproof. 1 Setting up your camera in . (Charge for approximately 12 hours.) Compatible • KODAK Li-Ion Rechargeable Digital Camera Battery KLIC-8000 KODAK Batteries • KODAK Lithium Digital Camera Battery CRV3 • KODAK AA Batteries (Ni-MH, alkaline) www.kodak.com/go/support 1
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Purchase accessories www.kodak.com/go/Zx1accessories 2 www.kodak.com/go/support Inserting or removing a card while the camera is on the camera. optional 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Insert or remove the optional card. 3 Turn on may cause damage. CAUTION: A card can only be inserted one way; forcing it may damage the pictures, the card, or the camera. Setting up your camera Using an optional KODAK SD or SDHC Card Your camera has internal memory, but we recommend a KODAK SD or SDHC Card to conveniently store more videos/pictures.
Purchase accessories www.kodak.com/go/Zx1accessories 2 www.kodak.com/go/support Inserting or removing a card while the camera is on the camera. optional 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Insert or remove the optional card. 3 Turn on may cause damage. CAUTION: A card can only be inserted one way; forcing it may damage the pictures, the card, or the camera. Setting up your camera Using an optional KODAK SD or SDHC Card Your camera has internal memory, but we recommend a KODAK SD or SDHC Card to conveniently store more videos/pictures.
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Connecting the strap Setting up your camera www.kodak.com/go/support 3
Connecting the strap Setting up your camera www.kodak.com/go/support 3
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NOTE: To change current field. 2 Using your camera Turning on the camera Setting the date/time Date/Time: At the prompt, press OK. for previous/next field. OK to change the date & time later, see page 10. 4 www.kodak.com/go/support to accept.
NOTE: To change current field. 2 Using your camera Turning on the camera Setting the date/time Date/Time: At the prompt, press OK. for previous/next field. OK to change the date & time later, see page 10. 4 www.kodak.com/go/support to accept.
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Recording Using your camera When you turn on the camera, it's ready to take videos. (OK) Start/stop recording Zoom in/out Choose a mode: • HD: 16:9, 720p @ 30 fps (HDTV) • HD60: 16:9, 720p @ 60 fps (HDTV) • Still (3 MP pictures) • VGA: 4:3, 640 x 480 @ 30 fps (Web-ready) NOTE: To take even more videos, insert an SD or SDHC Card. Purchase accessories www.kodak.com/go/Zx1accessories Use the optional remote control see page 8 www.kodak.com/go/support 5
Recording Using your camera When you turn on the camera, it's ready to take videos. (OK) Start/stop recording Zoom in/out Choose a mode: • HD: 16:9, 720p @ 30 fps (HDTV) • HD60: 16:9, 720p @ 60 fps (HDTV) • Still (3 MP pictures) • VGA: 4:3, 640 x 480 @ 30 fps (Web-ready) NOTE: To take even more videos, insert an SD or SDHC Card. Purchase accessories www.kodak.com/go/Zx1accessories Use the optional remote control see page 8 www.kodak.com/go/support 5
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Using your camera Playing videos Review button (press again for thumbnails, timeline) (OK) Play/Pause Stop video playback Delete the current or all videos/pictures Volume Previous/next video During playback, press to forward/ reverse one frame at a time. While paused, press to fast-forward or fast-rewind 2X, 4X, 8X, 16X. To use the optional remote control, see page 8. 6 www.kodak.com/go/support
Using your camera Playing videos Review button (press again for thumbnails, timeline) (OK) Play/Pause Stop video playback Delete the current or all videos/pictures Volume Previous/next video During playback, press to forward/ reverse one frame at a time. While paused, press to fast-forward or fast-rewind 2X, 4X, 8X, 16X. To use the optional remote control, see page 8. 6 www.kodak.com/go/support
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Save battery power To save battery power, use the optional AC adapter to power the camera. Visit www.kodak.com/go /support 7 www.kodak.com/go /Zx1accessories. Playing back on a TV HDMI cable (for HD quality) Using your camera AV cable (for VGA quality) To set Video Out (NTSC/PAL), see page 10.
Save battery power To save battery power, use the optional AC adapter to power the camera. Visit www.kodak.com/go /support 7 www.kodak.com/go /Zx1accessories. Playing back on a TV HDMI cable (for HD quality) Using your camera AV cable (for VGA quality) To set Video Out (NTSC/PAL), see page 10.
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Visit www.kodak.com/go /support Remove the tab to start/stop recording, take a picture, and review videos and pictures. Using your camera Using the optional remote control Use the optional remote control to activate the battery Using the remote control Delete Stop Mode Selector (Video/Still) Previous/Next Reverse/Forward Record/OK Review Mode Volume/Zoom 8 www.kodak.com/go /Zx1accessories.
Visit www.kodak.com/go /support Remove the tab to start/stop recording, take a picture, and review videos and pictures. Using your camera Using the optional remote control Use the optional remote control to activate the battery Using the remote control Delete Stop Mode Selector (Video/Still) Previous/Next Reverse/Forward Record/OK Review Mode Volume/Zoom 8 www.kodak.com/go /Zx1accessories.
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Get ArcSoft product support www.arcsoft.com/support www.kodak.com/go/support 9 Video and pictures from the Zx1 Camera can then transfer and share videos. Using your camera Transferring, editing, sharing online 1 Connect, then turn on the camera. 2 If this is the first time you've connected to this WINDOWS OS-based PC, follow the prompts to...; and APPLE Online Sharing Services (IWEB and MOBILEME), or with ITUNES for syncing with the APPLE ILIFE suite of products to install ARCSOFT MEDIAIMPRESSION for Kodak Software. You can be used with IPHONE, IPOD, or APPLE TV.
Get ArcSoft product support www.arcsoft.com/support www.kodak.com/go/support 9 Video and pictures from the Zx1 Camera can then transfer and share videos. Using your camera Transferring, editing, sharing online 1 Connect, then turn on the camera. 2 If this is the first time you've connected to this WINDOWS OS-based PC, follow the prompts to...; and APPLE Online Sharing Services (IWEB and MOBILEME), or with ITUNES for syncing with the APPLE ILIFE suite of products to install ARCSOFT MEDIAIMPRESSION for Kodak Software. You can be used with IPHONE, IPOD, or APPLE TV.
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Using your camera Accessing settings When the camera is displayed at the top of the Settings screen. 10 www.kodak.com/go/support Date/Time Set the date and time. Format SD/SDHC Card Deletes everything on , press any two buttons to a television or other external device. Sounds ■ On ■ Off Video Out Choose...
Using your camera Accessing settings When the camera is displayed at the top of the Settings screen. 10 www.kodak.com/go/support Date/Time Set the date and time. Format SD/SDHC Card Deletes everything on , press any two buttons to a television or other external device. Sounds ■ On ■ Off Video Out Choose...
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... for repairs, etc.) Get support for accessories www.kodak.com/go/support Purchase camera accessories (lenses, cards, etc.) www.kodak.com/go/Zx1accessories Download the latest camera firmware and software www.kodak.com/go/Zx1downloads See online demonstrations of your camera www.kodak.com/go/howto Register your camera www.kodak.com/go/register Software Get information on ARCSOFT...
... for repairs, etc.) Get support for accessories www.kodak.com/go/support Purchase camera accessories (lenses, cards, etc.) www.kodak.com/go/Zx1accessories Download the latest camera firmware and software www.kodak.com/go/Zx1downloads See online demonstrations of your camera www.kodak.com/go/howto Register your camera www.kodak.com/go/register Software Get information on ARCSOFT...
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Getting help Getting help on the telephone NOTE: If you have questions concerning this product, you may speak with Kodak customer support. Australia 1800 267 588 Austria 0179 567 357 Belgium 02 713 14 45 Brazil 0800 891 42 13 Canada 1 800 465 6325 China ... Kingdom 0870 243 0270 United States 1 800 235 6325 International Toll Line +44 131 458 6714 International Toll Fax +44 131 458 6962 12 www.kodak.com/go/support
Getting help Getting help on the telephone NOTE: If you have questions concerning this product, you may speak with Kodak customer support. Australia 1800 267 588 Austria 0179 567 357 Belgium 02 713 14 45 Brazil 0800 891 42 13 Canada 1 800 465 6325 China ... Kingdom 0870 243 0270 United States 1 800 235 6325 International Toll Line +44 131 458 6714 International Toll Fax +44 131 458 6962 12 www.kodak.com/go/support
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...SDHC card to your computer using the USB cable. www.kodak.com/go/support 13 4 Troubleshooting Status Solution ■ Unrecognized or corrupt file. Charge the batteries. ■ Internal memory is not formatted. Then format the card in the camera or card reader. ■ The memory card is ... computer using the USB cable or an optional card reader. Then format the card in the camera or card reader. ■ An error may have occurred while formatting the card. Transfer videos/pictures to your computer using the USB cable or an optional card reader. ■ Unrecognized ...
...SDHC card to your computer using the USB cable. www.kodak.com/go/support 13 4 Troubleshooting Status Solution ■ Unrecognized or corrupt file. Charge the batteries. ■ Internal memory is not formatted. Then format the card in the camera or card reader. ■ The memory card is ... computer using the USB cable or an optional card reader. Then format the card in the camera or card reader. ■ An error may have occurred while formatting the card. Transfer videos/pictures to your computer using the USB cable or an optional card reader. ■ Unrecognized ...
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... TV. ■ Ensure an HDMI or AV cable is at least 70 cm (27 in.) from camera lens. optional remote control. ■ Ensure batteries are correctly inserted in the camera. ■ Ensure the camera infrared receiver (above the lens) and the remote control have an unobstructed path. with other third party software... directly to the TV input(s). ■ Ensure TV menu settings are jumpy, not stable. ■ Use a tripod or mini tripod to steady the camera. Videos are correct for those applications. 14 www.kodak.com/go /Zx1support and click Step-by-Step Solutions & Repair...
... TV. ■ Ensure an HDMI or AV cable is at least 70 cm (27 in.) from camera lens. optional remote control. ■ Ensure batteries are correctly inserted in the camera. ■ Ensure the camera infrared receiver (above the lens) and the remote control have an unobstructed path. with other third party software... directly to the TV input(s). ■ Ensure TV menu settings are jumpy, not stable. ■ Use a tripod or mini tripod to steady the camera. Videos are correct for those applications. 14 www.kodak.com/go /Zx1support and click Step-by-Step Solutions & Repair...
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Video: H.264 (MOV), AAC LC ■ HD: 16:9, 720p @ 30 fps (HDTV) ■ HD60: 16:9, 720p @ 60 fps (HDTV) ■ Still (3 MP pictures) ■ VGA: 4:3, 640 x 480 @ 30 fps (Web-ready) Microphone-Yes www.kodak.com/go/support 15 optional SD/SDHC Card (The SD logo is a trademark of the SD Card Association...
Video: H.264 (MOV), AAC LC ■ HD: 16:9, 720p @ 30 fps (HDTV) ■ HD60: 16:9, 720p @ 60 fps (HDTV) ■ Still (3 MP pictures) ■ VGA: 4:3, 640 x 480 @ 30 fps (Web-ready) Microphone-Yes www.kodak.com/go/support 15 optional SD/SDHC Card (The SD logo is a trademark of the SD Card Association...