Gateway DV-S20 DV-S20 User's Guide
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DV-S20 digital MPEG 4 camcorder user's guide - Gateway DV-S20 | DV-S20 User's Guide - Page 2
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Contents Contents i Introducing Your Gateway Digital MPEG4 Camcorder 1 Features 2 Important Safeguards 3 Package contents 5 Accessories 8 Front 9 Back 11 Getting Started 14 Connecting the wrist strap 15 Installing the batteries 16 Installing an optional SD memory card 18 Turning on your - Gateway DV-S20 | DV-S20 User's Guide - Page 4
Using the flash 33 Using the digital zoom 34 Using the self-timer 35 Viewing images 36 Deleting images 41 Connecting your camcorder 43 Software 45 Troubleshooting 48 Error messages 48 LED indicators and audible beeps 50 Specifications 51 FCC Statement 53 ii - Gateway DV-S20 | DV-S20 User's Guide - Page 5
Your Gateway Digital MPEG4 Camcorder This section provides basic information about your Gateway Digital MPEG4 Camcorder. Read this section to learn about: ■ Features ■ Warnings and safeguards ■ Package contents ■ Controls and connections © 2003 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Gateway, Gateway - Gateway DV-S20 | DV-S20 User's Guide - Page 6
■ MPEG4-compressed format ■ 2.1 mega pixel CMOS sensor and 2.5 digital zoom memory to capture and store images ■ Accepts external SD memory cards (up to 512 MB) ■ AV connection to your TV or VCR ■ USB connection to download images to your computer ■ Video editing, creating, and sharing software - Gateway DV-S20 | DV-S20 User's Guide - Page 7
are no user-serviceable parts inside. Opening the case voids the warranty. Have your camcorder repaired by qualified service personnel only. Warnings and precautions ■ Disconnect all cables before moving your camcorder. Moving your camcorder with its cables attached may damage the cables and cause - Gateway DV-S20 | DV-S20 User's Guide - Page 8
■ Never use different types of batteries together (alkaline and Ni-MH) or mix old and new batteries. ■ Disconnect your camcorder and remove the batteries if your camcorder acts in any way abnormal while following normal operating instructions. ■ Do not place your camcorder on an unstable cart, stand - Gateway DV-S20 | DV-S20 User's Guide - Page 9
Package contents Along with your camcorder, the packaging box contains the following items: Camcorder strap Two AA batteries 5 - Gateway DV-S20 | DV-S20 User's Guide - Page 10
USB cable AV cable 6 - Gateway DV-S20 | DV-S20 User's Guide - Page 11
Software User's guide Digital camcorder Driver for: Windows 98/98SE/ME Windows 2000/XP Copyright© 2003 Gateway, Inc. 7 - Gateway DV-S20 | DV-S20 User's Guide - Page 12
Accessories You can purchase these optional accessories for your camcorder: ■ Accessory kit: ■ AC adapter ■ Battery charger and rechargeable batteries ■ Carrying pouch ■ Tripod ■ SD memory cards ■ SD memory card reader Contact Gateway for these and other accessories. 8 - Gateway DV-S20 | DV-S20 User's Guide - Page 13
Front Power/Menu button Lens Microphone Flash Self-timer LED Battery/Memory card cover LCD display 9 - Gateway DV-S20 | DV-S20 User's Guide - Page 14
, see "Using the OSD" on page 21. Lets light into your camcorder to capture images. Records audio. Activates when lighting conditions are dark. Blinks blue when in self-timer mode. Open to install batteries and optional SD memory cards. Open to view images you are recording. You can also view images - Gateway DV-S20 | DV-S20 User's Guide - Page 15
Back Flash/ button Zoom out/ button System LED indicator Image shutter button Playback/Pause button Tripod socket Record/Stop button Zoom in/ button Self-timer/ button Digital zoom/OK button Delete button AV out connector USB connector Power connector Wrist strap eyelet 11 - Gateway DV-S20 | DV-S20 User's Guide - Page 16
button Playback/Pause button Record/Stop button Zoom in/ button Description Manually activates flash mode. For additional information, see "Using the flash audible beeps" on page 50. Takes still photographs with your camcorder. Activates playback mode. Press this button again to pause recording or - Gateway DV-S20 | DV-S20 User's Guide - Page 17
to an external device, such as a TV or VCR. Plug the USB cable in here to transfer still images or video to your computer. Plug the optional AC power adapter in here. The power adapter does not charge batteries. Attach the wrist strap for your camcorder here. Attach a tripod here to stabilize your - Gateway DV-S20 | DV-S20 User's Guide - Page 18
Getting Started Read this section to learn how to: ■ Connect the wrist strap ■ Install the batteries ■ Install an optional SD memory card ■ Turn on your camcorder ■ Set the date and time ■ Use the OSD (on screen display) menus 14 - Gateway DV-S20 | DV-S20 User's Guide - Page 19
Connecting the wrist strap To connect the wrist strap: 1 Find the wrist strap that came with your camcorder. 2 Thread the small looped end of the wrist strap through the wrist strap eyelet on your camcorder. 3 Pull the large looped end of the wrist strap through the small loop until the strap is - Gateway DV-S20 | DV-S20 User's Guide - Page 20
power to your camcorder, use either two AA size batteries (alkaline or Ni-MH) or use an AC power adapter (optional). Warning Never use different types of batteries together (alkaline and Ni-MH) or mix old and new batteries. Tips & Tricks Use rechargeable batteries. See "Accessories" on page - Gateway DV-S20 | DV-S20 User's Guide - Page 21
that you match the + and - on the batteries with the + and - symbols inside the battery compartment. 3 Close the battery cover. Warning To protect your camcorder from battery leakage or corrosion, remove the batteries if you will not be using your camcorder for an extended period of time. 17 - Gateway DV-S20 | DV-S20 User's Guide - Page 22
can also expand the memory capacity of your camcorder using optional SD memory cards. Your camcorder uses the SD memory card first, then uses internal memory. To install an SD memory card: 1 Slide open the SD memory card cover. 2 Insert the SD memory card. The SD memory card is keyed and will only - Gateway DV-S20 | DV-S20 User's Guide - Page 23
To remove an SD memory card: 1 Make sure that your camcorder is turned off. 2 Slide open the SD memory card cover. 3 Press in gently on the visible edge of the SD memory card to eject it. Tips & Tricks To prevent valuable data from being accidentally erased, slide the write protect tab (on the - Gateway DV-S20 | DV-S20 User's Guide - Page 24
■ Press and hold the Power/Menu button on the top of your camcorder for two seconds. Setting the date and time The date and time setting screen automatically appears: ■ The first time you turn on your camcorder. ■ When you replace the batteries. Go to "Using the OSD" on page 21 for more information - Gateway DV-S20 | DV-S20 User's Guide - Page 25
you make to the settings, even if you turn it off. To access the OSD: 1 Turn on your camcorder. 2 Open the LCD display on your camcorder 90 degrees. 3 Press the Power/Menu button on your camcorder to open the OSD. 4 Press the or buttons to select the OSD menu. 5 Press the and buttons - Gateway DV-S20 | DV-S20 User's Guide - Page 26
freq. Language Setup 60Hz Exit: MENU Change: 22 Description Format. Formats and erases the internal memory. Also formats and erases an optional SD memory card. Beep. Turns audible mode on and off. Your camcorder beeps whenever a button is pressed when this mode is on. Speaker. Turns the volume of - Gateway DV-S20 | DV-S20 User's Guide - Page 27
fine, Fine, and Normal. Video quality. Sets the compression ratio for video files. Choose between Super fine, Fine, and Normal. Exposure. Manually adjusts the exposure for dark or light images. Add positive compensation for bright light, backlit portraits, or text. Add negative compensation for spot - Gateway DV-S20 | DV-S20 User's Guide - Page 28
. Prevents video and still images from being deleted. Delete all. Deletes all video and still images from the internal memory or optional SD memory card. Slide show. Displays recorded still images sequentially at a selected interval. Copy to card. Copies all video and still images from the internal - Gateway DV-S20 | DV-S20 User's Guide - Page 29
Using your camcorder Read this section to learn about: ■ Understanding LCD display information ■ Understanding image quality and storage ■ Recording video and still images ■ Using the flash (still images only) ■ Using the digital zoom (video only) ■ Using the self-timer (still images only) ■ Viewing - Gateway DV-S20 | DV-S20 User's Guide - Page 30
information appears on the LCD display when you are recording video and still images. Sound level Zoom level Battery status W T 00:25:30 SD +0.6 0150 Card indicator Flash mode Self-timer indicator White balance EV compensation Image size Record mode Image quality Available images Recordable - Gateway DV-S20 | DV-S20 User's Guide - Page 31
The following information appears on the LCD display when you are in video playback mode. Folder/Image number Battery status Sound level Card indicator 100-0001 SD Image quality 00:25:30 Play Record mode Pause or play indicator Recordable time HH:MM:SS 27 - Gateway DV-S20 | DV-S20 User's Guide - Page 32
The following information appears on the LCD display when you are in still image playback mode. Battery status Folder/Image number Card indicator 100-0001 SD Image size Image quality Still image mode F2.8 1/60S 2003.08.01 F-stop Date stamp Exposure time 28 - Gateway DV-S20 | DV-S20 User's Guide - Page 33
file size, and compression ratio for your video and still images. Your camcorder has three image quality settings: ■ Super fine ■ Fine ■ Normal and quality. However, this setting generates larger files that require more memory storage space. The Super fine setting is recommended for printed output. - Gateway DV-S20 | DV-S20 User's Guide - Page 34
Number of recordable images The table below indicates the approximate number of still images that can be stored in your camcorder's internal memory and with an optional SD memory card. Resolution 1600 × 1200 1600 × 1200 1600 × 1200 800 × 600 800 × 600 800 × 600 Still Image Quality Super fine Fine - Gateway DV-S20 | DV-S20 User's Guide - Page 35
setting based on 64 MB internal memory and using an optional SD memory card. Resolution 320 × 240 320 × 240 320 × 240 Video Quality Super fine Fine Normal 64 MB Internal Memory 5 min. 10 min. 18 min. 128 MB SD Memory Card 256 MB SD Memory Card 512 MB SD Memory Card 10 min. 20 min. 40 min - Gateway DV-S20 | DV-S20 User's Guide - Page 36
Recording video and still images Your camcorder can record video and still images. To record video: 1 Turn on your camcorder. 2 Open the LCD display on your camcorder 90 degrees. 3 Press the Record/Stop button. 4 Press the Record/Stop button again to stop recording. To record still images: 1 Turn on - Gateway DV-S20 | DV-S20 User's Guide - Page 37
fires every time. Use for this mode for distance photography. Flash off. Flash is turned off. To set the flash mode: 1 Turn on your camcorder. 2 Open the LCD display on your camcorder 90 degrees. 3 Press the OK button repeatedly until the flash mode that you want appears on the LCD display. 33 - Gateway DV-S20 | DV-S20 User's Guide - Page 38
clearly when you are recording still images, but the images will be recorded at 1x. To use the digital zoom: 1 Turn on your camcorder. 2 Open the LCD display on your camcorder 90 degrees. 3 Press the Digital zoom button to activate the zoom mode. 4 Use the Zoom in and Zoom out buttons to adjust the - Gateway DV-S20 | DV-S20 User's Guide - Page 39
automatically turns off after an image is taken. To use the self-timer: 1 Attach your camcorder to a tripod or place it on a stable surface. 2 Turn on your camcorder. 3 Open the LCD display on your camcorder 90 degrees. 4 Compose the photograph. 5 Press the Self-timer button, then press the Image - Gateway DV-S20 | DV-S20 User's Guide - Page 40
image display, letting you quickly find the image you want. Still image files To view recorded still images: 1 Turn on your camcorder. 2 Open the LCD display on your camcorder 90 degrees. 3 Press the Playback/Pause button to view recorded still images. 4 Select the still image you want to view using - Gateway DV-S20 | DV-S20 User's Guide - Page 41
image. To use zoom playback: 1 Turn on your camcorder. 2 Open the LCD display on your camcorder 90 degrees. 3 Press the Playback/Pause button to view recorded still images. 4 Select the still image you want to view using the or button. 5 Press the Digital Zoom button to adjust the zoom level. A red - Gateway DV-S20 | DV-S20 User's Guide - Page 42
images on the LCD display simultaneously so you can quickly find a specific still image. To use thumbnail mode: 1 Turn on your camcorder. 2 Open the LCD display on your camcorder 90 degrees. 3 Press the Playback/Pause button to view recorded still images. 4 Select the still image you want to view - Gateway DV-S20 | DV-S20 User's Guide - Page 43
on the LCD display. To view the slide show on your TV or computer, see "Connecting your camcorder" on page 43. To use slide show mode: 1 Turn on your camcorder. 2 Open the LCD display on your camcorder 90 degrees. 3 Press the Playback/Pause button, then press the Power/Menu button to enter the - Gateway DV-S20 | DV-S20 User's Guide - Page 44
Video files To view recorded video files: 1 Turn on your camcorder. 2 Open the LCD display on your camcorder 90 degrees. 3 Press the Playback/Pause button to view recorded video. 4 Select the video file you want to view using the or button. Press the - Gateway DV-S20 | DV-S20 User's Guide - Page 45
Deleting images All files stored in the internal memory or on an optional SD memory card can be removed. To delete one image at a time: 1 Turn on your camcorder. 2 Open the LCD display on your camcorder 90 degrees. 3 Press the Playback/Pause button to view recorded still images. 4 Select the still - Gateway DV-S20 | DV-S20 User's Guide - Page 46
To delete all images at once: 1 Turn on your camcorder. 2 Open the LCD display on your camcorder 90 degrees. 3 Press the Playback/Pause button, then press the Power/Menu appears as image files are deleted. Files are deleted from an SD memory card first, then from your camcorder's internal memory. 42 - Gateway DV-S20 | DV-S20 User's Guide - Page 47
the small square end of the USB cable that came with your kit to your camcorder, then connect the other end to your computer. See the documentation that came with your computer for additional information. Tips & Tricks If you have purchased an optional SD memory card reader, you can transfer video - Gateway DV-S20 | DV-S20 User's Guide - Page 48
To connect to your TV or VCR: 1 Connect the single connector of the AV cable that came with your kit to the video out connector on your camcorder. 2 Connect the yellow video connector on the AV cable to the yellow video in jack on the back of your TV or VCR. 3 Connect the red (R) and - Gateway DV-S20 | DV-S20 User's Guide - Page 49
Software After you have connected your camcorder to your computer, you can edit recorded video and still images with Pinnacle Studio 8 SE. To load the software: ■ Insert the CD that came with your camcorder into the CD or DVD drive. Setup runs automatically. Follow all screen prompts. 45 - Gateway DV-S20 | DV-S20 User's Guide - Page 50
To use the software: 1 Click Start, All Programs, Studio 8, Tools, then click DVS Importer. The DVS Importer window opens. 2 Click Add. The Destination dialog box opens. 3 Navigate to the folder that contains the video files, click each file you want to convert, then click Open. 46 - Gateway DV-S20 | DV-S20 User's Guide - Page 51
store the finished video files. 5 Click Go. The files are converted into the correct format. 6 Click the Launch Studio 8 button to launch Studio 8 SE. For instructions on how to use Studio 8 SE, see the online documentation and help files. 47 - Gateway DV-S20 | DV-S20 User's Guide - Page 52
Troubleshooting Use the following information to understand error messages and indicator status. Error messages MEMORY ERROR Internal memory access error. CARD ERROR Optional SD memory card access error. MEMORY FULL There is not enough to memory to store the image. NO IMAGES There are no images - Gateway DV-S20 | DV-S20 User's Guide - Page 53
There is not an optional SD memory card loaded in your camcorder. USB ERROR USB transmit error. MEMORY FULL XXX OF XXX IMAGES COPIED STORAGE HAS NOT ENOUGH MEMORY SIZE XXX - Number of images "LOW BATTERY" "AUTO" "6" Battery power is low and your camcorder is going to shut-down within 6 seconds. The - Gateway DV-S20 | DV-S20 User's Guide - Page 54
Solid green Self-timer indicator - - Blinking blue - - Description/Activity Camcorder is powering up Camcorder is powered and ready Camcorder error Charging the flash Images are being recorded to the memory card USB communication/transfer Camcorder is ready to record images Self-timer mode is - Gateway DV-S20 | DV-S20 User's Guide - Page 55
240 Still Image:1600 × 1200; 800 × 600 Super fine, Fine, Normal 64 MB internal memory Optional SD memory card (up to 512 MB) F-no: 2.8, 5G All glass, Focus range: 1.2 m ~ infinity High resolution (130 k dots) 1.5-inch color LTPS LCD 10-second delay Digital capture mode: 2.5X Playback mode: 2X/4X 51 - Gateway DV-S20 | DV-S20 User's Guide - Page 56
Description Auto Manual: -1.8 ~ +1.8 EV (0.3 EV) Auto Manual: Daylight, Shade, Fluorescent 1, Fluorescent 2, Lamp ISO 100/200/400 50/60Hz MPEG4 SP (video); IMA-ADPCM (audio) EXIF 2.1, DCF 1.1, JPEG DC in, USB, video out (NTSC or PAL) 2 AA Alkaline or Ni-MH batteries, Rechargeable batteries (optional - Gateway DV-S20 | DV-S20 User's Guide - Page 57
Responsible party: Gateway Companies, Inc. 610 Gateway Drive, North Sioux City, SD 57049 (605) 232-2000 Fax: (605) 232-2023 Product: ■ DV-S20 Digital MPEG4 Camcorder This device installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. 53 - Gateway DV-S20 | DV-S20 User's Guide - Page 58
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to TV technician for help Use of shielded cable is required to comply with Class equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual. If such changes or modifications digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital - Gateway DV-S20 | DV-S20 User's Guide - Page 59
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