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KODAK PLAYSPORT Video Camera Extended user guide Model Zx3 www.kodak.com For interactive tutorials: www.kodak.com/go/howto For help with your camera: www.kodak.com/go/support
KODAK PLAYSPORT Video Camera Extended user guide Model Zx3 www.kodak.com For interactive tutorials: www.kodak.com/go/howto For help with your camera: www.kodak.com/go/support
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Product features Back view Record/OK Liveview/LCD Glare Shield Review mode Delete Settings Tripod socket Speaker Power button/ Charging light AV Out HDMI™ Out USB, 5V DC In ii www.kodak.com/go/support
Product features Back view Record/OK Liveview/LCD Glare Shield Review mode Delete Settings Tripod socket Speaker Power button/ Charging light AV Out HDMI™ Out USB, 5V DC In ii www.kodak.com/go/support
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Understanding the status icons Video length Recording Recording Product features Capture mode Underwater mode Elapsed time Playback Zoom Battery level (or DC-In connected) No card inserted Video length Volume Video/picture number (or direction/speed) Battery level (or DC-In connected) Card inserted See important Alert icons see page 14 www.kodak.com/go/support iii
Understanding the status icons Video length Recording Recording Product features Capture mode Underwater mode Elapsed time Playback Zoom Battery level (or DC-In connected) No card inserted Video length Volume Video/picture number (or direction/speed) Battery level (or DC-In connected) Card inserted See important Alert icons see page 14 www.kodak.com/go/support iii
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... 1 1 Setting up your camera 1 Charging the battery (approximately 2 hours 1 Charging using external charger or USB 2 Inserting an SD or SDHC Card 3 Connecting a strap 4 2 Using your camera 5 Turning on the camera 5 Setting the date/time 5 Recording videos, taking pictures 6 Playing videos 7 Transferring, editing, sharing online 8 Deleting videos/pictures 9 Viewing on a TV 10 Accessing the settings menu 11 Using the camera under water 12 Using the optional remote control 13 3 Getting help 14 Troubleshooting 14 Getting help on the Web 16 4 Appendix 17 Specifications 17...
... 1 1 Setting up your camera 1 Charging the battery (approximately 2 hours 1 Charging using external charger or USB 2 Inserting an SD or SDHC Card 3 Connecting a strap 4 2 Using your camera 5 Turning on the camera 5 Setting the date/time 5 Recording videos, taking pictures 6 Playing videos 7 Transferring, editing, sharing online 8 Deleting videos/pictures 9 Viewing on a TV 10 Accessing the settings menu 11 Using the camera under water 12 Using the optional remote control 13 3 Getting help 14 Troubleshooting 14 Getting help on the Web 16 4 Appendix 17 Specifications 17...
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... charge the battery near water. 2 Turn off the camera, then connect it. KODAK Camera USB Cable, Micro B / 5-Pin (Use only the cable included with this procedure to charge the battery or power the camera with AC power. Notched corner Charge the battery 1 whenever necessary. Charging light: • On = charging • Off = charged (approx. 2 hours) Your adapter may differ. 1 Setting up your camera Charging the battery (approximately 2 hours) Use this camera!) Keep the camera watertight Tightly close all doors See other charging...
... charge the battery near water. 2 Turn off the camera, then connect it. KODAK Camera USB Cable, Micro B / 5-Pin (Use only the cable included with this procedure to charge the battery or power the camera with AC power. Notched corner Charge the battery 1 whenever necessary. Charging light: • On = charging • Off = charged (approx. 2 hours) Your adapter may differ. 1 Setting up your camera Charging the battery (approximately 2 hours) Use this camera!) Keep the camera watertight Tightly close all doors See other charging...
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Setting up your camera Charging using external charger or USB Do not charge the battery near water. Charger USB 1 Connect the camera, then turn it off to start charging. 2 Charging light: • On = charging • Off = charged (approx. 4 hours) KODAK Camera USB Cable, Micro B / 5-Pin (Use only the cable included with this camera!) Keep the camera watertight Tightly close all doors Purchase extra KLIC-7004 batteries www.kodak.com/go/playsportaccessories 2 www.kodak.com/go/support
Setting up your camera Charging using external charger or USB Do not charge the battery near water. Charger USB 1 Connect the camera, then turn it off to start charging. 2 Charging light: • On = charging • Off = charged (approx. 4 hours) KODAK Camera USB Cable, Micro B / 5-Pin (Use only the cable included with this camera!) Keep the camera watertight Tightly close all doors Purchase extra KLIC-7004 batteries www.kodak.com/go/playsportaccessories 2 www.kodak.com/go/support
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... turned on in /out Change recording modes 1080p best for viewing on an HDTV Recording modes 720p/60 fps 720p WVGA best for sports and action best for viewing on a computer, sharing on the camera, it's ready to record. Using your camera Recording videos, taking pictures When you turn on YouTube™ and Facebook best for conserving memory card space Still for 5 MP pictures Purchase extra cards, batteries Use the optional remote control 6 www.kodak...
... turned on in /out Change recording modes 1080p best for viewing on an HDTV Recording modes 720p/60 fps 720p WVGA best for sports and action best for viewing on a computer, sharing on the camera, it's ready to record. Using your camera Recording videos, taking pictures When you turn on YouTube™ and Facebook best for conserving memory card space Still for 5 MP pictures Purchase extra cards, batteries Use the optional remote control 6 www.kodak...
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While paused, press for different views: 1-up Thumbnail Timeline view view While playing, fast-forward/rewind 2X/4X/8X/16X. Use the optional remote control see page 13 www.kodak.com/go forward/reverse one frame. Playing videos Using your camera 1 Review 2 Previous/next video 3 OK Play/Pause (Press and hold to Stop) Volume Delete video/pictures While playing, play in slow motion. While paused, go /support 7
While paused, press for different views: 1-up Thumbnail Timeline view view While playing, fast-forward/rewind 2X/4X/8X/16X. Use the optional remote control see page 13 www.kodak.com/go forward/reverse one frame. Playing videos Using your camera 1 Review 2 Previous/next video 3 OK Play/Pause (Press and hold to Stop) Volume Delete video/pictures While playing, play in slow motion. While paused, go /support 7
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... product support See HD video system requirements www.arcsoft.com/support www.kodak.com/go/HDsysreq 8 www.kodak.com/go/support You can be used with the APPLE ILIFE suite of products to install ARCSOFT MEDIAIMPRESSION for syncing with ITUNES for KODAK Software. Using your camera Transferring, editing, sharing online 1 Connect the camera. (It turns on automatically.) 2 If this is the first time you've connected to this camera!) Videos and pictures...
... product support See HD video system requirements www.arcsoft.com/support www.kodak.com/go/HDsysreq 8 www.kodak.com/go/support You can be used with the APPLE ILIFE suite of products to install ARCSOFT MEDIAIMPRESSION for syncing with ITUNES for KODAK Software. Using your camera Transferring, editing, sharing online 1 Connect the camera. (It turns on automatically.) 2 If this is the first time you've connected to this camera!) Videos and pictures...
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For stereo playback, use the HDMI cable. Set Video Out (NTSC/PAL) Power the camera by AC power Purchase accessories see page 11 see page 1 www.kodak.com/go/playsportaccessories 10 www.kodak.com/go/support Using your camera Viewing on a TV HDMI Cable AV Cable Set TV input to match your connection.
For stereo playback, use the HDMI cable. Set Video Out (NTSC/PAL) Power the camera by AC power Purchase accessories see page 11 see page 1 www.kodak.com/go/playsportaccessories 10 www.kodak.com/go/support Using your camera Viewing on a TV HDMI Cable AV Cable Set TV input to match your connection.
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... the setting (NTSC, PAL) for you.) Volume/Sounds-Turn sounds on to access the Settings menu. Camera Info-View firmware and ARCSOFT Software versions. Underwater Mode-Turn on if taking videos/pictures under water. (See page 12.) LCD Glare Shield-Turn on /off .) Microphone Gain-Choose sensitivity of the internal microphone. Electronic Image Stabilization-Turn on /off. (When off, the Video Recording light is also turned off . Format Card-Erase, format the card. Using your region. Date/Time TV Video Out LCD Brightness Volume/ Sounds Microphone Gain Underwater Mode LCD Glare...
... the setting (NTSC, PAL) for you.) Volume/Sounds-Turn sounds on to access the Settings menu. Camera Info-View firmware and ARCSOFT Software versions. Underwater Mode-Turn on if taking videos/pictures under water. (See page 12.) LCD Glare Shield-Turn on /off .) Microphone Gain-Choose sensitivity of the internal microphone. Electronic Image Stabilization-Turn on /off. (When off, the Video Recording light is also turned off . Format Card-Erase, format the card. Using your region. Date/Time TV Video Out LCD Brightness Volume/ Sounds Microphone Gain Underwater Mode LCD Glare...
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... has entered the camera, remove the battery/card. For more information, see page 20. 1 Press the Settings button, then choose Underwater Mode . 2 Press to choose the checkmark, then press OK. 3 Press the Liveview button, then take videos/pictures as you normally do. 4 When finished taking underwater videos/pictures, turn Underwater Mode off. 3 meters (9.8 feet) After using . 12 www.kodak.com/go/support Do not open doors in fresh...
... has entered the camera, remove the battery/card. For more information, see page 20. 1 Press the Settings button, then choose Underwater Mode . 2 Press to choose the checkmark, then press OK. 3 Press the Liveview button, then take videos/pictures as you normally do. 4 When finished taking underwater videos/pictures, turn Underwater Mode off. 3 meters (9.8 feet) After using . 12 www.kodak.com/go/support Do not open doors in fresh...
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Using your camera Using the optional remote control Use the optional remote control just as you would use the on-camera buttons-to activate the battery Using the remote control Stop Liveview (Video/Still) www.kodak.com/go /playsportaccessories. Go to www.kodak.com/go /support Delete Previous/Next Reverse/Forward Record/OK/Play Review Mode Volume/Zoom 13 Remove the tab to start/stop recording, review videos and pictures, and more.
Using your camera Using the optional remote control Use the optional remote control just as you would use the on-camera buttons-to activate the battery Using the remote control Stop Liveview (Video/Still) www.kodak.com/go /playsportaccessories. Go to www.kodak.com/go /support Delete Previous/Next Reverse/Forward Record/OK/Play Review Mode Volume/Zoom 13 Remove the tab to start/stop recording, review videos and pictures, and more.
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.... Transfer videos/pictures to your computer. ■ An error has occurred. Transfer videos/pictures to your computer, then format (erase) the card. 14 www.kodak.com/go/support Transfer videos/pictures to your computer or use an SD/SDHC card to your computer. ■ Corrupt or unusable card. Transfer videos/pictures to take more videos/pictures. ■ Card is nearly full. Transfer videos/pictures to your computer, or use another card. ■ Unrecognized file. Charge the battery. ■ Card or internal memory is full. 3 Getting help Troubleshooting...
.... Transfer videos/pictures to your computer. ■ An error has occurred. Transfer videos/pictures to your computer, then format (erase) the card. 14 www.kodak.com/go/support Transfer videos/pictures to your computer or use an SD/SDHC card to your computer. ■ Corrupt or unusable card. Transfer videos/pictures to take more videos/pictures. ■ Card is nearly full. Transfer videos/pictures to your computer, or use another card. ■ Unrecognized file. Charge the battery. ■ Card or internal memory is full. 3 Getting help Troubleshooting...
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Getting help Problem Solution Camera will not work with ■ Ensure that the battery is at least 1 m (3.3 ft) from the lens. ■ Turn on Electronic Image Stabilization (see page 11). ■ When using a tripod, turn on a computer. ■ Use ARCSOFT MEDIAIMPRESSION for KODAK Software for an HDMI or AV connection. ■ Ensure that the camera infrared receiver (above the lens) and the remote control have an unobstructed path. ■...
Getting help Problem Solution Camera will not work with ■ Ensure that the battery is at least 1 m (3.3 ft) from the lens. ■ Turn on Electronic Image Stabilization (see page 11). ■ When using a tripod, turn on a computer. ■ Use ARCSOFT MEDIAIMPRESSION for KODAK Software for an HDMI or AV connection. ■ Ensure that the camera infrared receiver (above the lens) and the remote control have an unobstructed path. ■...
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... disassemble this product; KODAK AC Adapters and battery chargers are no user-serviceable parts inside. Contact Kodak customer support. ■ The use only. Appendix Microphone-Mono ISO-Automatically set (50-800) Speaker-Yes I/O Interface-USB 2.0 (high speed); there are intended for indoor use of controls, adjustments, or procedures other than those specified herein may cause fire, electric shock, or injury. Refer servicing to IEC60529 IP6X Size-112.5 x 58 x 19...
... disassemble this product; KODAK AC Adapters and battery chargers are no user-serviceable parts inside. Contact Kodak customer support. ■ The use only. Appendix Microphone-Mono ISO-Automatically set (50-800) Speaker-Yes I/O Interface-USB 2.0 (high speed); there are intended for indoor use of controls, adjustments, or procedures other than those specified herein may cause fire, electric shock, or injury. Refer servicing to IEC60529 IP6X Size-112.5 x 58 x 19...
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...instructions of the airline. ■ When removing batteries, allow batteries to touch metal objects, including coins. Go to www.kodak.com/go/kes. ■ For more information, go to www.kodak.com/go /support 19 www.kodak.com/go /batteries. they may short circuit, discharge energy, become hot, or leak. ■ Do not disassemble, install backward, or expose batteries... Dispose of batteries according to local and national regulations. Appendix ■ Use only a USB-certified computer equipped with water and contact your local Kodak customer support. ■ Go to www.kodak.com/go/...
...instructions of the airline. ■ When removing batteries, allow batteries to touch metal objects, including coins. Go to www.kodak.com/go/kes. ■ For more information, go to www.kodak.com/go /support 19 www.kodak.com/go /batteries. they may short circuit, discharge energy, become hot, or leak. ■ Do not disassemble, install backward, or expose batteries... Dispose of batteries according to local and national regulations. Appendix ■ Use only a USB-certified computer equipped with water and contact your local Kodak customer support. ■ Go to www.kodak.com/go/...
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...-free cloth or an untreated lens-cleaning tissue. Do not use cleaning solutions unless designed specifically for more information. ■ For camera disposal or recycling information, contact your local authorities. In the US, go to the Electronics Industry Alliance Web site at www.kodak.com/go/support. Wait until camera reaches operating temperatures before using . ■ Blow gently on the lens or LCD to remove...
...-free cloth or an untreated lens-cleaning tissue. Do not use cleaning solutions unless designed specifically for more information. ■ For camera disposal or recycling information, contact your local authorities. In the US, go to the Electronics Industry Alliance Web site at www.kodak.com/go/support. Wait until camera reaches operating temperatures before using . ■ Blow gently on the lens or LCD to remove...
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..., 5 connecting strap, 4 to a computer, 8 to a TV, 10 D date setting, 5 delete pictures, videos, 9 disposal, recycling, 20 E editing videos, 8 electronic image stabilization, 11 erase card, 11 erase pictures, videos, 9 www.kodak.com/go/support 1 F face detection, 11 FF video, 7 filters, LCD, 6 format card, 11 G glare shield. LCD, 6 H help, Web links, troubleshooting, 14 I icons, iii image stabilization, 11 info, 11 K Kodak Web sites, 14 L LCD brightness, 11 LCD glare shield, 6 lens, i lens, cleaning, 20 loading battery, 1 M maintenance, camera, 20 memory card, loading, 3 menus, 11 microphone...
..., 5 connecting strap, 4 to a computer, 8 to a TV, 10 D date setting, 5 delete pictures, videos, 9 disposal, recycling, 20 E editing videos, 8 electronic image stabilization, 11 erase card, 11 erase pictures, videos, 9 www.kodak.com/go/support 1 F face detection, 11 FF video, 7 filters, LCD, 6 format card, 11 G glare shield. LCD, 6 H help, Web links, troubleshooting, 14 I icons, iii image stabilization, 11 info, 11 K Kodak Web sites, 14 L LCD brightness, 11 LCD glare shield, 6 lens, i lens, cleaning, 20 loading battery, 1 M maintenance, camera, 20 memory card, loading, 3 menus, 11 microphone...
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..., 7 playing on a TV, 10 R recording, 6 recording light, i recording modes, 6 recycling, disposal, 20 remote control, 13 repair, 16 rewind video, 7 S SD/SDHC card loading, 3 setting date and time, 5 setting up the camera, 1 settings menu, 11 sharing online, 8 slow motion playback, 7 sounds, 11 speaker, ii specifications, 17 start recording, 6 status icons, iii strap, connecting, 4 T taking a video, picture, 6 28 taking videos, pictures, 6 telephoto, 6 time and date, setting, 5 tips, care, & maintenance, 20 transferring videos, 8 troubleshooting, 14 turning on camera, 5 TV playback, 10 TV video...
..., 7 playing on a TV, 10 R recording, 6 recording light, i recording modes, 6 recycling, disposal, 20 remote control, 13 repair, 16 rewind video, 7 S SD/SDHC card loading, 3 setting date and time, 5 setting up the camera, 1 settings menu, 11 sharing online, 8 slow motion playback, 7 sounds, 11 speaker, ii specifications, 17 start recording, 6 status icons, iii strap, connecting, 4 T taking a video, picture, 6 28 taking videos, pictures, 6 telephoto, 6 time and date, setting, 5 tips, care, & maintenance, 20 transferring videos, 8 troubleshooting, 14 turning on camera, 5 TV playback, 10 TV video...