I received my order of this camcorder but the quick guide is quite useless. How do I activate the custom settings for recording.
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You need to go onto the zetta website, that info is under the pc software widget section on the quick start guide, from there you can customize settings.
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Hi Bernadine, First you need to move the switch on the side of the Z12 to custom mode (all the way to the right). Then download the Z12 software (for either PC or Mac), connect the Z12 to your computer via USB and choose the configuration you want. After choosing the settings you want, click save and disconnect the z12. Turn it on by pressing the power button and your Z12 is configured and ready to use!
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Hi Bernadine,First you need to move the switch on the side of the Z12 to custom mode (all the way to the right). Then download the Z12 software (for either PC or Mac), connect the Z12 to your computer via USB and choose the configuration you want. After choosing the settings you want, click save and disconnect the z12. Turn it on by pressing the power button and your Z12 is configured and ready to use!
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I was messing with settings and had the same thing happened to me with it stopping and not recording constantly. I just reset it to default and after restart I picked English again. The default settings work best for me. I have used class 4 and class 10 microSDHC successfully with camera. If your computer doesn't read the videos on the memory card just plug camera into tv and or monitor with hdmi to verify that it is being recorded. I view and import videos with adapter card inserted into front of computer and realplayer program.
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It has been awhile since I have used my camcorder but I think it has an internal memory. I only recorded about 10 minutes of content andthen I would upload that to my computer and delete what I recorded. I am not sure how much internal memory it has though.
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I haven't used it myself yet, but there is a "movie-record button" that my "for Dummies" book says you "use to start recording a movie using the default recording settings".
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Mine has options in the menu for loop recording ("off", "3 min", "5 min", and "10 min"). I have it set to "off". When full it displays an icon that indicates that it's recording over the old footage, but when I go to play back the latest recording it isn't available. I pulled the card to check it on my laptop and
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I haven't figured that out yet. My problem is I haven't read the instructions. I like things that are fairly simple, turn on play or record. I will be taking the time on my time off this week to figure it out. Sorry I do not have an answer for you. V/R Jackie
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Thanks very much for the info., Les. I actually returned my camera when even Panasonic tech support couldn't fix the problem, but I later learned it was not a defective camera. I'll be buying it again in the near future as I think it's a great camera, and I'll be saving your message in an attempt to figure it all out. Also, too bad there's no flash button on the camera and that you have to go to the menu to fiddle with it. That's weird! (and too bad it doesn't pop up automatically, like my Sony) THANKS AGAIN! Jeffroar
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You need to play with the controls to learn them or check the detailed manual on the CD that came with your camera or online at the below link. You can turn up the sound. The sound recording I get with my videos is surprisingly good & in no way too low. Manual to learn how to change settings is here: http://ftp.casio.co.jp/pub/world_manual/qv/en/EXZ1050_DI_e.pdf
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You configure it to work with whatever application you plan to use the camera with and then you record it from the software. It's not a very good camera for video, but it works for something.
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I have the same camcorder. Download a trial version of the software from sony's website. It would well with it.
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I had to play around with my pc settings for the camera. I have a built in camera and just had to switch it to recognize the device. A few times in the past I need to have the program disk in my pc, probably because it doesn't seem to say installed on its own. And I would need it again now if I wanted to use it..
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Hi,I plug the video and sound feed from the receiver that comes with the camera to a Sony model #VRD-MC5 DVD recorder which burns the feed right to a DVD disc. From there I can go to my computer to edit the video.Sony stopped making these recorders but I found mine on eBay used. What is really nice about this Sony recorder is the small monitor screen it has so you can see what you are recording. Hope this helps and I'd be happy to try to answer any other questions.Regards, Paul
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I returned this camcorder. I never got it set-up for use even with help from technical support.
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Hi, apparently there ate no videos setting for this Sony Camcorder to somehow restraint those videos being taken. The only video settings available is the recording mode, in which it give you three options (LP-low quality, SP -default, and HP-high quality recordings. -Ely
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I ordered this for my daughter and simply can't figure it out. Are there some better instructions out there. It seems to work for a bit but isn't the record button supposed to blink all the time while recording? I changed batteries twice but it seems to just stop? Any suggestions for a very technically challenged mom?
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Here is the steps to set up the camera. 1) check if the camera is fully charge and SD card is insert before you use. 2) Press 3 seconds "unlock key" button to power ON the camera. You can also press 3 seconds "unlock key" button to power OFF the camera3) To start recording, press "unlock key" button one time after turn on the camera. The red light next to the camera will flash regularly. To end the recording, press the "unlock key" button again. The red light next to the camera will turn off which indicate that the recording is ended.4) If the camera can't turn on, keep vibration, or can't functional as it should be, please keep pressing "key lock (mode)" button and press "unlock key" button one time to reset the camera. Here is the steps to set up the camera. 1) check if the camera is fully charge and SD card is insert before you use. 2) Press 3 seconds "unlock key" button to power ON the camera. You can also press 3 seconds "unlock key" button to power OFF the camera3) To start recording, press "unlock key" button one time after turn on the camera. The red light next to the camera will flash regularly. To end the recording, press the "unlock key" button again. The red light next to the camera will turn off which indicate that the recording is... » Read More Here is the steps to set up the camera. 1) check if the camera is fully charge and SD card is insert before you use. 2) Press 3 seconds "unlock key" button to power ON the camera. You can also press 3 seconds "unlock key" button to power OFF the camera3) To start recording, press "unlock key" button one time after turn on the camera. The red light next to the camera will flash regularly. To end the recording, press the "unlock key" button again. The red light next to the camera will turn off which indicate that the recording is ended.4) If the camera can't turn on, keep vibration, or can't functional as it should be, please keep pressing "key lock (mode)" button and press "unlock key" button one time to reset the camera. « Show Less
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I had no luck with this camera or its manufacturer. My software disc was blank and the i.p. address given to link the camera was inop. The online chat is so bad I think it may be a fake site. Wish I could help but my best advice is to return it and get something else.