Kodak Zi8 Extended user guide
Kodak Zi8 - Pocket Video Camera Manual
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KODAK Zi8 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/Zi8support - Kodak Zi8 | Extended user guide - Page 2
Company Rochester, New York 14650 © Kodak, 2009 All screen images are simulated. Kodak is a trademark of Eastman Kodak Company. ArcSoft and MediaImpression are trademarks of ArcSoft, Inc. Apple, iLife, iWeb, MobileMe, iTunes, iPhone, iPod, and Apple TV are trademarks of Apple, Inc. HDMI, - Kodak Zi8 | Extended user guide - Page 3
Front view Landscape/Macro focus Lens Battery compartment Product features Recording light Microphone (mono) Infrared receiver External (stereo) microphone jack, 3.5 mm A/V Out HDMI™ Out 5V DC-in www.kodak.com/go/support i - Kodak Zi8 | Extended user guide - Page 4
Product features Back view Review mode Record mode Delete Settings Record/OK Speaker Strap post Tripod socket Power button/ Charging light SD/SDHC Card slot USB USB release* * Easily access the USB See page iii ii www.kodak.com/go/support - Kodak Zi8 | Extended user guide - Page 5
Accessing the USB 1 Product features 2 3 www.kodak.com/go/support iii - Kodak Zi8 | Extended user guide - Page 6
/picture number (or direction/speed) Video length Volume Battery level (or DC-In connected) Card inserted See important Alert icons See page 15 iv www.kodak.com/go/support - Kodak Zi8 | Extended user guide - Page 7
or SDHC Card 3 Connecting the strap 4 2 Using your camera 5 Turning on the camera 5 Setting the date/time 5 Recording videos, taking pictures 6 13 Using an external stereo microphone 14 3 Getting help 15 Troubleshooting 15 Getting help on the Web 17 4 Appendix 18 Specifications 18 - Kodak Zi8 | Extended user guide - Page 8
the battery (approximately 2 hours) 1 2 Notched corner 3 Charging light: • On = charging • Off = fully charged (approx. 2 hours) First, turn off the camera. Charge the Li-Ion battery frequently, even if power remains. See other charging solutions See page 2 1 www.kodak.com/go/support - Kodak Zi8 | Extended user guide - Page 9
Camera USB to computer Cable to computer Charging light: • On = charging • Off = fully charged (approx. 4 hours) Charge the Li-Ion battery frequently, even if power remains. Access the USB See page iii Purchase extra KLIC-7004 batteries www.kodak.com/go/Zi8accessories www.kodak.com/go/support - Kodak Zi8 | Extended user guide - Page 10
A card can only be inserted one way; forcing it may cause damage. Inserting or removing a card while the camera is on may damage the video/pictures, the card, or the camera. 1 Turn off the camera. 2 Insert the card. Purchase accessories www.kodak.com/go/Zi8accessories 3 www.kodak.com/go/support - Kodak Zi8 | Extended user guide - Page 11
Connecting the strap Setting up your camera www.kodak.com/go/support 4 - Kodak Zi8 | Extended user guide - Page 12
2 Using your camera Turning on the camera Setting the date/time OK 5 At the prompt, press OK . to change current field. for previous/next field. OK to accept. Change date/time later See page 11 www.kodak.com/go/support - Kodak Zi8 | Extended user guide - Page 13
Recording videos, taking pictures Using your camera When you turn on the camera, it's ready to record. Start/stop recording Zoom in/out Enter 5.3 MP pictures Purchase extra cards, batteries Use the optional remote control www.kodak.com/go/Zi8accessories See page 13 www.kodak.com/go/support 6 - Kodak Zi8 | Extended user guide - Page 14
Using your camera Playing videos 1 Enter Review 2 Previous/next video 3 Play/Pause (Press and hold to Stop) Volume Delete video(s) Press the Review . While paused: • Press to forward/reverse one frame at a time. Use the optional remote control See page 13 7 www.kodak.com/go/support - Kodak Zi8 | Extended user guide - Page 15
MEDIAIMPRESSION for KODAK Software. You can then transfer and share videos. Videos and pictures from the Zi8 Camera can be used with the APPLE ILIFE suite of products to edit, personalize, make DVDs, share via YouTube and APPLE Online Sharing Services (IWEB Get ArcSoft product support See HD - Kodak Zi8 | Extended user guide - Page 16
Using your camera Deleting videos/pictures 1 Review 2 Locate 3 Delete 4 to highlight a choice, then press OK Previous/ Next Cancel (without deleting) Delete 9 www.kodak.com/go/support - Kodak Zi8 | Extended user guide - Page 17
camera AV Cable Set TV input to match your connection. For stereo playback, use the HDMI cable.* Set Video Out (NTSC/PAL) See page 11 Purchase accessories www.kodak.com/go/Zi8accessories * To record in stereo, use an optional See page 14 external stereo microphone www.kodak.com/go/support - Kodak Zi8 | Extended user guide - Page 18
Image Date/Time Video Out Brightness Sounds Gain Stabilization Face Detection Format Card Camera Info Date/Time-Set the date/time. Video Out-Choose the setting ( Face Detection-Turn face detection on/off. Camera Info-View firmware and ARCSOFT Software versions. 11 www.kodak.com/go/support - Kodak Zi8 | Extended user guide - Page 19
Adjusting the focus range Using your camera Landscape: for most videos Macro: for subjects approximately 15 cm (5.9 in.) from the lens www.kodak.com/go/support 12 - Kodak Zi8 | Extended user guide - Page 20
Using the optional remote control Use the optional remote control just as you would use the on-camera buttons-to start/stop recording, review videos and pictures, and more. Go to www.kodak.com/go/Zi8accessories. Remove the tab to activate the battery Using the remote control Stop Recording Mode - Kodak Zi8 | Extended user guide - Page 21
camera Using an external stereo microphone Your camera has a built-in mono microphone. Use an external stereo microphone (optional, with a 3.5 mm jack) to enhance your audio/video experience. NOTE: To adjust the audio gain (external microphone sensitivity), see page 11. www.kodak.com/go/support - Kodak Zi8 | Extended user guide - Page 22
Troubleshooting Icon Solution ■ Low battery. Charge the battery. ■ Card or internal memory is nearly full. Transfer videos/pictures to your computer. ■ Corrupt or unusable card. Transfer videos/pictures to your computer, then format (erase) the card in the camera . 15 www.kodak.com/go/support - Kodak Zi8 | Extended user guide - Page 23
Ensure that the camera infrared receiver (above the lens) and the remote control have an unobstructed path. Solve problems with ARCSOFT Software. ■ Go to www.arcsoft.com/support. (For other applications, go to their support sites.) NOTE: If problems persist, go to www.kodak.com/go/Zi8support and - Kodak Zi8 | Extended user guide - Page 24
(FAQs, troubleshooting www.kodak.com/go/Zi8support information, arrange for repairs, etc.) Get support for accessories www.kodak.com/go/support Purchase camera accessories (lenses, cards, etc.) www.kodak.com/go/Zi8accessories Download the latest camera firmware and software www.kodak.com/go - Kodak Zi8 | Extended user guide - Page 25
: 61 mm (1080p), 46 mm (720p/60 fps, 720p, WVGA), 42 mm (still) Zoom-4X digital LCD-6.35 cm (2.5 in.); 230K pixels Image Storage-128 MB internal memory (approximately 20 MB available for image 848 x 480 @ 30 fps ■ Still (16:9): 5.3 MP picture Shutter Speed-Auto www.kodak.com/go/support 18 - Kodak Zi8 | Extended user guide - Page 26
in. standard Power-KODAK 5V AC adapter, or KODAK Li-Ion Rechargeable Digital Camera Battery KLIC-7004 instructions of the airline. ■ When removing batteries, allow them to cool; they may be hot. ■ Follow all warnings and instructions supplied by the battery manufacturer. 19 www.kodak.com/go/support - Kodak Zi8 | Extended user guide - Page 27
allow chemicals, such as suntan lotion, to contact painted surfaces. ■ Service agreements may be available in your country. Contact a dealer of KODAK Products for more information. ■ For camera disposal or recycling information, contact your local authorities. In the www.kodak.com/go/support 20 - Kodak Zi8 | Extended user guide - Page 28
Appendix US, go to the Electronics Industry Alliance Web site at www.eiae.org or go to Kodak at www.kodak.com/go/Zi8support. Limited warranty Kodak warrants its digital cameras and accessories (excluding batteries) to be free from malfunctions and defects in both materials and workmanship for the - Kodak Zi8 | Extended user guide - Page 29
KODAK Product packaging. The option of repair, replacement, or refund is Kodak's only obligation. Kodak equipment, cost of substitute equipment, facilities or services, or claims of your customers for such damages specific Kodak warranty is communicated to the purchaser in writing by a Kodak company, - Kodak Zi8 | Extended user guide - Page 30
to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules not installed or used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. . CE Hereby, Eastman Kodak Company declares that this KODAK Product is in compliance with - Kodak Zi8 | Extended user guide - Page 31
facility established for this purpose (separate from municipal waste.) For more information, contact your retailer, collection facility, or appropriate local authorities; or go to www.kodak.com/go/recycle. Product weight: 110 g (3.9 oz) VCCI Class B ITE Korean Class B ITE Russian GOST-R Eastman - Kodak Zi8 | Extended user guide - Page 32
Appendix China RoHS Canadian DOC statement DOC Class B Compliance-This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Observation des normes-Classe B-Cet appareil numérique de except for use by a consumer engaging in personal and non-commercial activities. 25 www.kodak.com/go/support - Kodak Zi8 | Extended user guide - Page 33
, 8 external microphone jack, i F focus switch, 12 H help, Web links, troubleshooting, 15 1 I icons, iv K Kodak Web sites, 15 L landscape/close-up focus, 12 lens, cleaning, 20 loading batteries, 1 M maintenance, camera, 20 memory card, loading, 3 menus, 9, 11 microphone, i microphone, stereo, 14 - Kodak Zi8 | Extended user guide - Page 34
18 status icons, iv stereo microphone, 14 strap, connecting, 4 T taking a video, picture, 6 time, setting, 5 tips, care, & maintenance, 20 transferring videos, 8 troubleshooting, 15 turning on camera, 5 TV playback, 10 U URLs, Kodak Web sites, 15 USB, iii W warranty, 21 27 www.kodak.com/go/support
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KODAK Zi8
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/Zi8support