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Introduction Welcome and thank you for choosing a TOSHIBA product. For your convenience, your TOSHIBA product is furnished with two guides: a) a Quick Start Guide, and b) this comprehensive PDF User’s Manual.
Contents Section 1 Getting to Know Your Camcorder ........6 Overview ................6 Check the Components ............. 6 Safety Instructions ............. 7 System Requirements ............7 Front View ................8 Side View/Rear View ............8 Bottom View ............... 9 Section 2 Getting Started ..............
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Contents Section 4 Playback Mode ..............28 Button Function ............... 28 LCD Monitor Information ..........29 Operations for Playback Mode ........30 Video Playback ..............30 Video Trim ................. 31 Photo Playback ..............31 Delete File in Playback Mode .......... 32 Section 5 Setting Your Camcorder ..........
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Contents Section 11 Other Information ............. 44 TOSHIBA Support ............44 Operating Environment Conditions ....... 44 Regulatory Information ............ 44 Additional Information ............. 46...
Section 1 Getting to Know Your Camcorder Overview The camcorder with 8 Mega Pixel sensor can take H.264 videos. By way of using H.264 technology, more videos can be taken within certain amount of memory. High quality images with up to 16 mega- pixels can also be delivered smoothly.
Safety Instructions Do not drop, puncture or disassemble the camcorder; otherwise the warranty will be voided. Avoid all contact with water, and dry hands before using. Do not expose the camcorder to high temperature or leave it in direct sunlight. Doing so may damage the camcorder.
About the battery pack • Use only batteries recommended by TOSHIBA as replacements. The battery pack is lithium ion batteries, which can explode if not replaced, used, handled or disposed of properly. Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations.
Inserting and Removing an SD Card (Optional) The camcorder comes with an internal memory which allows you to store photos and videos. You can expand the memory capacity by using an optional SD memory card. 1. Insert the memory card into the slot. Please refer to the figure on the right side. 2.
Section 3 Record Mode Button Function Record Button: 1. In Video Record Mode, press to take video. To stop recording, press it again. Light Button: 1. Press to get 3 light mode: Light on / Light off / Digital light sequentially. Pause Button: 1.
LCD Monitor Information The indicators shown below may display on LCD when videos and photos are recorded: On-screen information icon On-screen touchable function icon Battery: full power Battery: more than medium power Battery: medium power Battery: less than medium power Battery: low power DC power mode 0 0 :0 2:23...
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Light mode set Resolution set Stabilization on Self-Timer on Smile Detection on 1600 3200 ISO set 6400 Macro Mode set Exposure set Scene mode set Filter mode set White Balance mode set Anti-Glare on Light mode set Resolution set Motion Detect on Face Tracking on Slow Motion on Pre-Record on...
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Self-Timer on/off Digital Light On Light On Light Off Video Resolution Full HD (30fps) HD60 (60fps) HD30 (30fps) WVGA WVGA (30 fps ) Photo Resolution 16MP High-16M Standard-8M Low-3M ISO Auto ISO 800 1600 (10) ISO 1600 3200 ISO 3200 6400 ISO 6400 (11)
Video Recording • In Video Record Mode, press [Record Button] to start recording. When a video is being recorded, a time indicator will display on the LCD monitor. To stop recording, press [Record Button] again. • To pause recording: Touch screen to pause recording. To continue the recording, touch it again. •...
Using Advanced Zoom Function • In addition to the 23X optical zoom range, the advanced sensor transforms the 23X optical zoom into the higher advanced zoom. The advanced zoom obtains a larger zoom range without any deterioration of the video quality. Once the advanced zoom is activated, you can record the farther subjects by zooming in.
Operations Operation Screen 1. Touch on the screen. The main menu will show on the screen. 2. The options are Video Settings, Photo Settings, Effects, and Camera Settings. 3. Swipe to get all menu options on the screen. 4. Touch to select the specific option you want to adjust to enter its setting menu.
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Resolution Four resolution settings are available. Full HD Record videos at 1920x1080p 30 resolution. Record videos at 1280x720p 60 resolution. Record videos at 1280x720p 30 resolution. WVGA Record videos at 848x480p 30 resolution. Operation Display Screen 1. In the Video Setting menu, find the [Resolution] on the screen.
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Face Tracking The camera can detect up to 6 human face (s) and focus on the face (s) automatically. Operation Display Screen 1. In the Video Setting menu, find the [Face Tracking]. 2. Touch arrow to select the desired option. 3.
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Time Lapse Record still images at specific intervals you can set and play them as one video file. Disable Time Lapse. 1 Second Record one frame per second. 3 Seconds Record one frame every 3 seconds. 5 Seconds Record one frame every 5 seconds. Operation Display Screen 1.
Photo Setting Operation Display Screen 1. Touch on the screen. The main menu will show on the screen. 2. Touch the [Photo Setting ] icon on the screen to enter its setting menu. 3. The Photo Setting menu contains 7 options-- Resolution, Light, Slideshow, Smile Detection, ISO, Self-Timer, Date Printing--for you to adjust the camcorder settings.
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Light You can select the mode to brighten the area or to extend the brightness of the objects. The light will be turned on and provides light when recording. The light is turned off. Extend the dynamic range for backlight and high contrast sense, so that the Digital Light objects will be brighter and clearer.
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Smile Detection The camcorder capture the photo automatically when it detects a smile. Operation Display Screen 1. In the Photo Setting menu, find the [SMILE DETECT] on screen. 2. Touch arrow to select desired option. 3. Or touch the Exit icon to exit.
Self-Timer The self-timer allows you to take photos with a ten-second time delay. The self-timer light on the front of the camcorder will also blink. The speed of blinking will increase just before the photo is taken. Operation Display Screen 1.
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Macro Mode Operation Display Screen 1. In the Effects menu, touch the [Macro Mode] icon twice. 2. Touch to select the desired option. 3. Touch again to validate the setting. 4. Or touch the RETURN icon twice (hold it down) to exit.
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Filter You can select the special filter effects on the videos or photos. Auto Shoot without any special effect on the image. Black & White The image is converted to black-and-white. Classic The image is converted to a sepia look. Negative The image is converted as the negative of the normal.
Section 4 Playback Mode Button Function The Buttons have the following functions in Playback Mode. Record Button: 1. Press to start / stop video play 2. Press to stop while playing. 3. Press to go back preview when files are not played. Tele Button: 1.
LCD Monitor Information Indicators on the LCD screen while in Playback Mode: Photo on-screen touchable function icon Video on-screen touchable function icon 0 0 :03: 14 Length of current video Playing time Enter to thumbnail screen. Indicate the function of continuous play on or off Trim the beginnings and ends of the recorded video and save it as a new video clip.
Operations for Playback Mode The Playback Mode is for viewing and managing videos and photos on the built-in memory or on an SD Card. Operation Display Screen 1. In Preview, touch to switch to the Playback Mode. 2. Touch to go to the previous video/photo; Touch to go to the next video/photo.
Video Trim You can trim away the beginnings ends of the recorded video and save it as a new video clip. Operation Display Screen 1. In the video playback screen, touch the edit icon to start to trim the video file. 2.
Delete File in Playback Mode Operation Display Screen 1. In Playback Mode, touch on the screen. 2. Touch to delete the current photo. 3. Or go to to cancel the operation and exit. 4. Go thumbnail to delete multiple selected files. Note Videos and Photos on a written-protected memory card cannot be deleted.
Section 5 Setting Your Camcorder Setup Menu Operation Display Screen 1. Touch on the screen. The main menu will show on the screen. 2. Touch the [Setup ] icon on the screen to enter its setting menu. 3. The Setup menu contains 7 options for configuring your camcorder setup.
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Language Use this option to select the language of the user interface. Operation Display Screen 1. In the Setup menu, find the [Language] on the screen. 2. Touch arrow to select the desired option. 3. Or touch the Exit icon ( ) to exit.
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Format Use this option to erase all data in the built-in memory or the SD card. Format the built-in memory ( When there is no SD card in the camcorder ) / SD card (When there is an SD card in the camcorder). Do not format the built-in memory ( When there is no SD card in the camcorder ) / SD card (When there is an SD card in the camcorder).
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Default Setting Use this option to restore the default factory setting. Restore default factory setting. Do not restore default factory setting. Operation Display Screen 1. In the Setup menu, find the [Default Setting] on the screen and touch [RESET] to enter the confirmation screen.
Section 6 Viewing Photos and Videos on TV Connecting to a High-Definition 16:9 (Wide) TV 1. Connect the HDMI cable to your camcorder’s mini-HDMI Out port. 2. Connect the other end of the cable to a television. 3. Set the video input source of your TV to “HDMI”. 4.
Section 7 Viewing Video & Photo on PC Installing Bundled Software The CD-ROM supplied with this camcorder contains 2 pieces of software. • ArcSoft MediaImpression is a user-friendly application that helps you managing your media, burning your video into DVD, and uploading your files to the web sites easily. •...
Section 8 Uploading Files to Internet The built-in CAMILEO UPLOADER application offers you an easy way to upload your files to the social websites instantly. It helps you share them with your family and friends on the web sites. CAMILEO UPLOADER To upload files to social networking sites: 1.
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4. Choose the website you want to upload. 5. Click on [VIDEOS] / [PHOTOS] to go to the videos/ photos thumbnail page. Scroll the bar to change the pages. 6. Click on the files you want to upload. Click on [Select All] / [Deselect All] to select/deselect all video or photo files shown on the current page.
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To setup your account information for the website: 1. Choose the website. 2. Click on [SETTINGS] to go to the setup page. 3. Fill in your account information in the blanks. Then click on “Save”. 4. You can check [Remember Password] to save your account information and password in this Camcorder Uploader application.
Section 10 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 1. If the LCD preview is not clear while shooting, how can the focus be adjusted? Try to switch between Macro and Normal Mode. 2. The files on the memory card do not display smoothly when the LCD shows the “!” marking. The “!”...
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Residential, Commercial & Light Industry Environment. Any other working environment has not been verified by Toshiba and the use of this product in these working environments is maybe restricted or cannot be recommended. Possible consequences of the use of this product in non verified working environments can be: Disturbances of other products or of this product in the nearby surrounding area with temporarily malfunction or data loss/corruption as result.
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The new European Union (EU) chemical regulation, REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals), entered into force on 1 June 2007. Toshiba will meet all REACH requirements and is committed to provide our customers with information about the chemical substances in our products according to REACH regulation.