MAXKERUN DC122 Optical Zoom Camera User Manual

DC122 Optical Zoom Camera

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Specifications

• Product: Optical Zoom Camera
• User Manual: Model No.: DC122

Product Information

Tips before Use

1. This product is a high-definition digital camera with optical
   zoom capabilities.
2. The Wi-Fi name for this product is DC122_xxxxxxx, with the
   default password set to 12345678.
3. This product supports TF cards with a maximum capacity of
   256GB. For optimal video recording performance, we recommend using
   a U3 high-speed card from a reputable brand, featuring a minimum
   read speed of 100Mb/s and a write speed of 60Mb/s or higher.
4. Format the TF card using the camera for the first-time use, and
   remember to back up important files on the TF card.
5. The images in this user manual are provided for reference
   purposes and may not precisely match the actual product. Please
   refer to the actual product functionality for accurate
   details.

Functions Description

Product Appearance

1. Playback button
2. AE/AF LOCK button
3. Indicator light
4. Microphone (MIC)
5. LED fill light
6. EV (Exposure Value) function shortcut key
7. Confirm button
8. LED fill function shortcut key
9. Macro function shortcut key
10. Timer shortcut key
11. Delete button
12. Menu button
13. Cold shoe connector
14. MIC
15. MIC Interface / USB Interface / HD Interface / TF card
16. Speaker
17. Tripod mounting hole
18. Battery cover
19. W/T button
20. Shutter button
21. Record button
22. Mode dial
23. Power on/off
24. DISP (Display) button

Keys and Functions Explanation

• Mode Dial: Photography Mode Dial: In the
  preview screen, manually adjust the dial to the left or right to
  select the desired mode for taking photos.
• Manual Exposure
• Video recording mode
• Shutter Priority
• Program Auto Exposure
• Scene Mode
• Continuous Shooting Mode
• Intelligent Scene Mode
• Filter Mode
• Power Button: Power on/off
• T/W Button: Zoom in/out
• Shutter Button: Record Button DISP Button
• Shutter Button:
  1. During real-time preview, zoom in/out by adjusting left and
  right.
  2. In manual focus mode, adjust focus clarity by moving left and
  right.
  3. During playback, zoom in/out images by adjusting left and
  right.
• Record Button:
  Quickly start/Stop recording.
• DISP Button:
  Cycle through three screen display modes: normal mode, simplified
  mode, and screen-off mode.

Indicator Lights:

• Red Indicator Light: Stays on when the battery
  is charging and goes off when the battery is fully charged.
• Green Indicator Light: Stays on when the
  device is powered on; flashes slowly during recording; When taking
  a photo, snap a picture, and the green light flashes once.

  Product Usage Instructions

  Powering On/Off the Camera:

  To power on the camera, press the Power Button located on the
  camera body. To turn off the camera, press and hold the Power
  Button until the device shuts down.

  Taking Photos:

  To capture photos, adjust the Mode Dial to select the desired
  photography mode. Use the Shutter Button to focus and take a photo.
  You can also use the Zoom function to adjust focus clarity.

  Recording Videos:

  To start recording videos, switch the Mode Dial to Video
  recording mode. Press the Record Button to begin recording and
  press it again to stop. Use the DISP Button to cycle through
  different screen display modes during video recording.

  Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  Q: What is the maximum TF card capacity supported by this
  camera?

  A: This camera supports TF cards with a maximum capacity of
  256GB.

  Q: How can I connect to Wi-Fi on this camera?

  A: The Wi-Fi name for this camera is DC122_xxxxxxx, with the
  default password set to 12345678. You can connect to this Wi-Fi
  network using the provided credentials.

  Q: How do I ensure optimal video recording performance?

  A: For optimal video recording performance, it is recommended to
  use a U3 high-speed TF card from a reputable brand with a minimum
  read speed of 100Mb/s and a write speed of 60Mb/s or higher.

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Optical Zoom Camera
User Manual (Model No.: DC122)

Content
Tips before Use ……………………………………………………………………………………………. 2 Functions Description …………………………………………………………………………………… 3
1. Product Appearance ……………………………………………………………………….3 2. Keys and Functions Explanation ………………………………………………………. 5 Product Specifications ………………………………………………………………………………….. 7 Camera Operations ……………………………………………………………………………………….8 1. Installation of Battery and TF Card ……………………………………………………8 2. Preview Screen ………………………………………………………………………………9 3. Photo Mode ……………………………………………………………………………….. 10 4. Camera Settings ………………………………………………………………………….. 11 5. Photography Settings …………………………………………………………………… 11 6. Video Settings …………………………………………………………………………….. 13 7. System Settings …………………………………………………………………………… 13 8. Playback Settings ………………………………………………………………………….14 Packaging List ……………………………………………………………………………………………..15 App usage …………………………………………………………………………………………………. 15 1. Downloading VD Cam APP ……………………………………………………………. 15 2. Connecting Wi-Fi …………………………………………………………………………. 15 Connection & Charging ……………………………………………………………………………….. 16 1. Battery Charging …………………………………………………………………………..16 2. Connecting to Computer ………………………………………………………………. 17 3. Connecting to HD TV ……………………………………………………………………. 18 Precautions: ………………………………………………………………………………………………. 18
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Tips before Use
Thank you for choosing our product. To ensure optimal usage and satisfaction, please carefully review the following instructions. 1. This product is a high-definition digital camera with optical zoom capabilities. 2. The Wi-Fi name for this product is DC122_xxxxxxx, with the default password
set to 12345678. 3. This product supports TF cards with a maximum capacity of 256GB. For optimal
video recording performance, we recommend using a U3 high-speed card from a reputable brand, featuring a minimum read speed of 100Mb/s and a write speed of 60Mb/s or higher. 4. Format the TF card using the camera for the first-time use, and remember to back up important files on the TF card. 5. The images in this user manual are provided for reference purposes and may not precisely match the actual product. Please refer to the actual product functionality for accurate details.
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Functions Description
1. Product Appearance

1)

Playback button

2)

AE/AF LOCK button

3)

Indicator light

4)

Microphone (MIC)

5)

LED fill light

6)

EV (Exposure Value) function

shortcut key

7)

Confirm button

8)

LED fill function shortcut key

9)

Macro function shortcut key

10) Timer shortcut key

11) Delete button

12) Menu button

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13) Cold shoe connector 14) MIC 15) MIC Interface / USB Interface / HD
Interface / TF card 16) Speaker 17) Tripod mounting hole 18) Battery cover

19) W/T button 20) Shutter button 21) Record button 22) Mode dial 23) Power on/off 24) DISP (Display) button

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2. Keys and Functions Explanation
Mode DialPhotography Mode Dial: In the preview screen, manually adjust the dial to the left or right to select the desired mode for taking photos.

— Manual Exposure –Video recording mode — Shutter Priority — Program Auto Exposure

— Scene Mode –Continuous Shooting Mode — Intelligent Scene Mode — Filter Mode

OFF/ON T/W

Power Button Power on/off
zoom in/out
Shutter Button Record Button DISP Button

Toggle power switch Press the button to switch the machine on and off 1.During real-time preview, zoom in/out by adjusting left and
right. 2.In manual focus mode, adjust focus clarity by moving left
and right. 3.During playback, zoom in/out images by adjusting left and
right. During real-time preview, lightly press for the first stage to focus, and press firmly for the second stage to take a photo. Quickly start/Stop recording. Cycle through three screen display modes: normal mode, simplified mode, and screen-off mode.

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Indicator Lights: Red Indicator LightStays on when the battery is charging and goes off when the battery is fully charged. Green Indicator Light Stays on when the device is powered on; flashes slowly during recording; When taking a photo, snap a picture, and the green light flashes once.

Playback Button
AE/AF LOCK
EV Function Button
Macro Function Button Flash Function Button Timer Shortcut Key Confirm Button Menu Button
Delete Button

1. Enter playback 2. Return to the previous level. Used for AE (Auto Exposure) lock and AF (Auto Focus) focus lock during photography. 1. Quickly access the EV adjustment interface; 2. Up button; 3. Pause or resume recording during video capture. 1. Quickly access the focus mode setting. 2. Left button. 1. Quickly access the LED fill mode setting. 2. right button. 1.Quickly access the timer setting. 2.Down button. confirm selections. Open / Close Menu Settings
1.Quickly enter the delete interface. 2.Delete in Playback Mode

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Model Screen Len Optical Zoom Digital Zoom Photo Resolution
Video Resolution
WIFI Metering Mode Focus Mode MIC
Photo Mode
Built-in Features
Other Features Output Interface Memory Card Battery

Product Specifications
DC122
2.88″IPS TFT
f=4.2~25.2mm, Fno.3.1~6
12X
2X
64M /32M/16M/8M UHD(4K):2880*2160(24fps) QHD(2K): 2560*1440(30fps) FHD(1080P):1920*1080(30fps) HD(720P):1280*720(60fps) VGA: 640*480(120fps) SupportsAPPVD CAM Multi, Center, spot AF/MF (Auto Focus/Manual Focus) Built-in/External MIC P (Program Auto Exposure)/TV (Shutter Priority) M (Manual Exposure)/Filters Mode/A+ (Intelligent Mode) Continuous Mode/SCN (Scene Mode) Electronic Image Stabilization, Focus Assist Lamp, Fill light, Hot Shoe, Speaker Facial recognition, burst mode (3 shots in a row), selfie mode (with 2-second, 5-second, 10-second timer), AE lock. HDMI, Type-C, 3.5mm Headphone Jack (External MIC) External TF Card Slot (Supports up to 256GB) NP40 Lithium Battery 3.7V

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Camera Operations
1. Installation of Battery and TF Card
(1) This camera uses a high-capacity rechargeable external Dedicated lithium battery. Slide open the battery cover carefully. Insert the battery, ensuring the polarity direction matches the icons inside the battery compartment. When you hear a click sound, it indicates the installation is complete.
(2) The memory card supports a maximum of 256GB storage capacity. To ensure normal video recording, please use a branded authentic U3 high-speed card (with a read speed of 100Mb/s and a write speed of over 60Mb/s).
Open the rubber cover. Carefully insert the TF card, aligning it with the polarity direction indicated inside the TF card slot. When you hear a click, it means the TF card is installed.
Note: Format the TF card using the camera for the first-time use, and remember to back up important files on the TF card. Do not remove the TF card during recording, as it may cause data loss or damage to the device.
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2. Preview Screen

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Display the number of photos that can be stored and the current available space on the TF card.
Display the current set timer for timed photography. Providing four choices: Off, 2 seconds, 5 seconds, and 10 seconds. Display the current set EV (Exposure Value). Providing seven choices: +3.0, +2.0, +1.0, +0.0, -1.0, -2.0, -3.0. Display the current set LED fill light mode. Providing four choices: Macro (Auto), Macro (Manual), AF, MF (Manual). Display the current set flash mode. Providing three choices: Auto, Force On, Force Off. Display the TF card status. Three states: Inserted, Not Inserted, and Write Protection.
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3. Photo Mode
Under the preview screen, slide the mode dial left or right to select the appropriate mode for taking photos.

Icon

Mode Instructions

Function Explanation

Operation instructions

Manual Exposure

Manually adjust
aperture and exposure time

Press OK button Use up and down
buttons to adjust aperture Use left and right buttons to set exposure duration OK button to confirm

Video mode

Enter video recording interface

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Shutter Priority

Manually set exposure time

OK button Use left and right buttons to adjust exposure time OK button to confirm

Automatically

Program Auto

adjust aperture and

/

exposure time

1. Use left and right keys to select

Scene Mode

Offering 10 scene selections

scene Press OK button to confirm.
2. Press Menu button Select scene Use left and right keys to choose

scene Press OK button to confirm.

Continuous Mode

Capture three photos in quick succession

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The camera

Intelligent Mode

automatically
selects the optimal settings for the

/

current scene

1. Use left and right keys to select

filter mode Press OK button to

Filter Mode

Provide 11 filter modes

confirm.
2. Press Menu button Select filter effects Use left and right keys to

choose filter mode Press OK button

to confirm.

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4. Camera Settings
You can make custom settings for the camera. After the camera is turned on, press the menu button to open the menu. The menu will start under Photo Settings. To move to Video and System settings press the Right/Flash key.

Note: The settings may vary depending on the mode selected via the mode dial.

5. Photography Settings

Resolution Quality

64M9200*6900 32M6480*4860 16M4608*3456 8M3264*2448 Super Fine, Fine, Normal

This setting is not supported in continuous mode.
This setting is not supported in Filter Mode.

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AWB
ISO
Metering
AF Lamp
AE-L/AF-L Grid Line Anti-shake Date Stamp Quick Review Color Scene Selection

Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent
Auto,ISO100,ISO200,ISO400, ISO800,ISO1600,ISO3200
Multi, Center, Spot Model
Auto, Turn On/Turn Off
AE-L (Auto Exposure Lock) AF-L (Auto Focus Lock) AE-L&AF-L (Auto Exposure and Auto Focus Lock) Turn On/Turn Off Turn On/Turn Off Turn On/Turn Off Off, 2 seconds, 5 seconds Only available in Filter mode. Provides 11 color options Only available in Scene mode. Provides 10 scene modes

This setting is not supported in Scene Mode, continuous Mode, Filter Mode, or Intelligent Scene. This setting is not supported in Scene Mode, continuous Mode, Filter Mode, TV/M Mode, or Intelligent Scene. This setting is not supported in continuous Mode, Scene Mode, Filter Mode, or Intelligent Scene. This setting is not supported in continuous Mode, Filter Mode, or Scene Mode.
This setting is not supported in Scene Mode, continuous Mode, Filter Mode, or Intelligent Scene Mode.
Only available in Filter Mode.
Only available in Scene Mode.

Video Resolution
Date Stamp Time-lapse video Recording
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4K2880*2160 2K2560*1440 1080P(1920*1080/60fps) 1080P(1920*1080/30fps) 720P
Turn On/Turn Off
Off,1 second, 3 seconds, 5 seconds
Soft, Normal, Strong

6. Video Settings

sensitivity

7. System Settings

Wi-Fi
Auto Off Language Frequency Sound

Turn on Wi-Fi Name: DC122+SSID, default password is 12345678 Press the OK button to manually turn off the Wi-Fi hotspot. Note: if not successfully connected within 2 minutes, the camera will automatically turn off the Wi-Fi hotspot. Off, 3 minutes, 5 minutes, 10 minutes Provides 14 language options to choose from. 50Hz60Hz Turn On/Off: Power-on sound, Shutter sound, Operating volume
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Set Date
Format Default Version

Year, Month, Date, Hour, Minute, Second Note: Synchronize the date and time with the smartphone system when connected to Wi-Fi
Cancel or Ok Note: Clear all files from the TF card. Before performing this operation, please backup any important files from the TF card.
Cancel or Ok Note: Restore factory settings Software Version Number

8. Playback Settings
Press the playback button to enter the playback settings interface.

Slide show: This feature allows you to start a slideshow of photos. You can set the interval duration between slides and whether the slideshow should loop. Protect: This function is used to lock photos. Once a photo is locked, it cannot be deleted on the camera unless it is unlocked. There are four options: Lock Current, Unlock Current, Lock All, and Unlock All. Delete : This function is used to delete photos and videos. There are two options: Delete
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Current Photo and Delete All Files.

Packaging List

HD Camera NP-120 battery TYPE-C USB cable HD-D cable lanyard tripod

1pcs 1pcs 1pcs optional optional optional

App usage
1. Downloading VD Cam APP
Please use the browser to scan the QR code or search for “VD Cam(Video Dimension Camera)”
on App Store. For Android users, search for “VD Cam” on Google Play.

2. Connecting Wi-Fi
1 Power on the device. 2 Press the menu button Right-click to select the settings menu bar Wi-Fi options
Select to enable Wi-Fi hotspot. 3 Open Wi-Fi on your smartphone, and then search for the Wi-Fi name DC122-SSID number,
enter the default password: 12345678. 4 Open the app, touch connect camera icon.
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5 After connecting, you can adjust settings via your phone, start/stop recording, take photos, view, and download videos and photos.
Notes:
To ensure the normal operation of the camera, it is not recommended to modify the Wi-Fi name and password.
There should be no obstacles between the phone and the camera; the maximum connection distance is about 10 meters.
After the camera is connected to the phone, you can press the OK button to turn off the Wi-Fi hotspot.
Other functions of the camera buttons cannot be used. If there is no connection with the phone within 2 minutes, the camera will
automatically turn off the Wi-Fi hotspot. If using VPN, switch it off before connecting to the Wi-Fi.
Connection & Charging
1. Battery Charging
1 Connect the USB cable to the charging port on the side of the camera. 2 Connect the other end of the USB cable to a suitable USB power adapter or power bank
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with a 5V/2A output. 3 While charging, the camera indicator light will turn red. 4 When charging is complete, the light will go out. Charging takes approximately 2-3 hours.
Note: It is recommended to charge the battery once every 3 months when the camera is not used for a long time. Then discharge the battery to maintain battery life.
2. Connecting to Computer
The camera can be used as an MSDC or PC camera. 1 Power on the device. 2 Connect the camera and computer with a USB cable. 3 The MSDC & PC camera options will be displayed on the camera screen, use the up and
down keys to select, then press the OK button to confirm.
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3. Connecting to HD TV
1. Keep the camera powered on. 2. Connect the HD cable to the HD Out port on the camera. 3. Connect the other end of the cable to a High-Definition television. 4. Set the TV’s video input source to HDMI to display the preview on the TV.
Precautions
1. Do not expose the device to rain or damp environments. 2. Do not place items containing liquid, such as vases, on the device. 3. Do not expose the battery to excessive heat, sunlight, smoke, fire, or flames. 4. Do not crush or puncture the battery pack. Do not subject the battery pack to any impact or
external force, such as hammering, dropping, or stepping on. Do not short-circuit, and do not allow metal objects to contact the battery terminals. 5. Do not expose to temperatures exceeding 60°C (140°F), such as direct sunlight or leaving it in a car parked in the sun. Do not incinerate or dispose of improperly.
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FCC Statement
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 protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
*Reorient or relocate the receivingantenna. *Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. *Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. *Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Caution: Any changes or modifications to this device not explicitly approved by manufacturer could void your authority to operate this equipment. This device complies with part 15 of the 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.
RF Exposure Information The device has been evaluated to meet general RF exposure requirement. The device can be used in 0mm exposure condition, compliance with exposure requirements. Only in the stated conditions, the device is shown to fully comply with the FCC RF Exposure requirements of KDB 447498.
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Documents / Resources

MAXKERUN DC122 Optical Zoom Camera [pdf] User Manual DC122, DC122 Optical Zoom Camera, Optical Zoom Camera, Zoom Camera, Camera

References

• User Manual