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3D Snap – 3DSC5
3D Digital Camera
User Guide
IMPORTANT: Please read this User Guide to obtain important information on installing
and using your product in a safe manner, as well as registering your product for future
service. Warranty information contained in this User Guide will describe your limited
coverage from ViewSonic Corporation, which is also found on our web site at http://www.
viewsonic.com in English, or in specific languages using the Regional selection box in the
upper right
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Compliance Information FCC Statement This device complies with part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable prote
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Extra notice regarding 3D viewing: 1. To view 3D display and receive 3D effects well, the viewer should be positioned to face the center of the screen at around 30 cm (12 in) distance and not having a steep viewing angle. 2. Viewing in 3D mode may cause dizziness or even perceptive after effects, disorientation, and eye strain. It is recommended that viewers take frequent breaks to alleviate the likelihood of these effects. If you have any of the above symptoms, immediately cease usage of the
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Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions completely before using the equipment. 2. Keep these instructions in a safe place. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this equipment near water. Warning: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. 6. Clean with a soft, dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install the unit in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8. Do not instal
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Declaration of RoHS Compliance This product has been designed and manufactured in compliance with Directive 2002/95/EC of the European Parliament and the Council on restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS Directive) and is deemed to comply with the maximum concentration values issued by the European Technical Adaptation Committee (TAC) as shown below: Proposed Maximum Substance Actual Concentration Concentration Lead (Pb) 0.1% < 0
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Copyright Information ® Copyright © ViewSonic Corporation, 2011. All rights reserved. ViewSonic, the three birds logo, OnView, ViewMatch, and ViewMeter are registered trademarks of ViewSonic Corporation. Disclaimer: ViewSonic Corporation shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein; nor for incidental or consequential damages resulting from furnishing this material, or the performance or use of this product. In the interest of continuing product improvem
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Getting Started Product overview 1. Shutter button 2. Power button 3. Microphone 4. Left lens - for 3D capture 2 1 5. Flash 3 4 5 6 7 6. Self-timer indicator 7. Right lens - for 2D and 3D capture 8. Speaker 9. Battery cover 10. Record button 11. Power indicator 12. 2D/3D switch button 13. 2D/3D LCD monitor 8 9 11 10 14. 5-way joystick 12 15. Playback button 13 16. Delete button 14 17 17. Mini USB/HDMI port cover 15 18. Strap mount 16 19. Tripod socket 19 18 5-way joystick Photo mode Zoom In
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SD/SDHC Loading the battery/ Using a memory card 1. Pull the battery cover, then it will open automatically. 2. Place the battery into the compartment. Align the + and - metallic ends carefully. Note that the + and - metallic contacts must be aligned with the corresponding contacts in the compartment. Once you open the battery cover, the power of camera will be cut off. 3. Insert a SD/SDHC card (sold separately) into the slot until it clicks into place. To remove the card, push the
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Powering On or Off 1. Power on: Press the POWER button to turn on the camera, and the power indicator lights green. 2. Power off: Press and hold the POWER button until the power indicator is extinguished. If the unit cannot be powered on, please check the followings: 1) The battery is correctly loaded; 2) The loaded battery has enough power. Please make sure the camera is powered off before you open the battery cover, for the battery will eject automatically. Setting Language 1. Push t
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Basic Operations Press this button ( ) to switch 2D/3D mode. Also, the image showing on the LCD screen will become 2D/3D. Pressing this button in playback can change the 2D or 3D files store in your camera or memory card. Please note that 3D files cannot be recorded/viewed/deleted in 2D mode, and vice versa. The 2D/3D files are stored separately. When recording or shooting in 2D mode, only the right lens is activated. This product utilizes the “Parallax Barrier” 3D technology. The para
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Playback File type 2: : video : picture Current file/Total files File type 1: : 2D file 0001/0010 Battery life : 3D file Storage: Highlight frame : internal : memory card Press OK to display in full screen Press Shutter to return to previous screen 1. Press the Playback button ( ) to enter playback preview mode. Press the 2D/3D button ( ) to switch between 2D or 3D files. 2. Use the Joystick to navigate through your recordings and select a file. Press
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Deleting files Press Playback button ( ) to enter playback mode and use the Joystick to select the file which you want to delete. Press the Delete button ( ) and there are 3 available options: Option Description Yes Delete the selected file No Exit menu without deleting the file Delete all video and image files in the same All folder (3D or 2D) Once the file is deleted, it cannot be recovered. Menu operations 1. Push the Joystick to the right ( ) to bring up menu. 2. Push the Joys
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Menu files Item Option Description 3MP 3 mega-pixels Resolution 5MP 5 mega-pixels 12MP 12 mega-pixels Off The flash is disabled. Flash Auto The flash enables when ambient light is insufficient. Strobe On The flash is forced on in every shot. Auto Turn on the night mode. Night Mode Off Turn off the night mode. Manually adjust the exposure to gain better effect when the preview image appears too bright or too EV -2 ~ +2 dark. A positive value indicates the image will be brighter than
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Item Option Description 15 Language Select the language for the camera. languages To setup the date and time, push the Joystick up/ Date & down ( ) to adjust value; left/right ( ) to shift Time fields. Press OK to save the changes. Print a date and time mark on each photo (photo On only). Date Stamp Off Turn off the Date Stamp function. Off Turn off the Slide Show function in playback mode. All Turn on the Slide Show function in playback mode. Slide Show Only photos will demons
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* Flicker table: Region England Germany France Italy Spain Netherlands Russia Setting 50Hz 50Hz 50Hz 50Hz 50Hz 50Hz 50Hz Region Portugal America Taiwan China Japan Korea Thailand Setting 50Hz 60Hz 60Hz 50Hz 50/60Hz 60Hz 50Hz Note: The flicker setting is based on the frequency standard of your local power supply. 9
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File management on PC Connect the USB port of the camera to your PC/Notebook by USB to mini-USB cable. Power on the camera and the power indicator lights green. The camera will turn to a removable disk on the PC, then you can read all files stored in the camera. Copy your normal 2D files into the 2D (DCIM\101DIR2D) folder in your memory card. Do not store 2D files in the 3D (DCIM\100DIR3D) folder, otherwise they will not be detected and displayed. Connecting to HDTV 1. Turn on your HDTV
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Appendix Battery life / Capacity table Still picture (without flash) Video clip Number of shots Recording time (minute) Battery Life Table 2500 45 * The unit is set to 3D mode. Note: This table is for your reference only. The actual battery life depends on your bat- tery quality and recharge level. Video clip (720p) Still picture Memory (SD/SDHC) (min.) (5 mega-pixels) 2GB 50 1400 Battery Life Table 4GB 100 2800 8GB 200 5600 16GB 400 11200 Note: The actual value of capacity may vary (up to ±
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Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause Solution I output 3D video/ Your TV/display is Covert the 3D video/photo into red/ photo playback to 2D and therefore cyan format. Then play and output the my home HDTV. does not support converted file on your 2D HDTV/display. But the 3D effect the format of the 3D You also need to wear the accessory does not work. files. red/cyan glasses. I output 3D video/ The system of your photo playback 3D TV/display is not Select “side-by-side” setting in your 3D
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Specifications Image Sensor 5 Mega-pixels CMOS (2592 x 1944) Camera: 3M, 5M, 12M Resolution Camcorder: HD 720p 30f (1280 x 720) JPEG, MP4 (H.264) File Format 3D content format: Side by Side Video Frame Rate Up to 30 frames per second Internal Memory N/A External Memory SD card slot (Up to 32GB SDHC) 3D/2D capture Yes, switchable LCD Display 2.4” 3D TFT supports 3D and 2D mode display Lens Fixed focus lens x 2 Focus Range 1 m ~ ∞ Aperture Range F2.8 Shutter Speed 1 ~ 1/2000 sec. Digital Zoom 4X W
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Customer Support For technical support or product service, see the table below or contact your reseller. Note : You will need the product serial number. T = Telephone Country/Region Website Email F = FAX Australia/New AUS= 1800 880 818 www.viewsonic.com.au service@au.viewsonic.com Zealand NZ= 0800 008 822 T (Toll-Free)= 1-866-463-4775 Canada www.viewsonic.com T (Toll)= 1-424-233-2533 service.ca@viewsonic.com F= 1-909-468-3757 Europe www.viewsoniceurope.com www.viewsoniceurope.com/uk/support/call
