How to use a Kodak Zi8 Pocket video camera
The Kodak Zi8 is a compact video recorder ideal for recording lectures, presentations & interview.s
Quick start
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The Zi8 Recorder runs on a rechargeable battery. If the device requires power then connect the device to the power adaptor and attach them to a power outlet. Wait until device is fully charged
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Once the device is fully charged, turn on the device by pressing the power button.
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Using the Left & Right “ARROW KEYS” while on the camera view screen, select the “VIDEO” resolution you would like to record in.
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When you are ready to record Press the red “RECORD” button. [You are recording when the red timecode numbers on the Kodak Zi8 display are counting up].
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To stop recording press the “RECORD” button again.
File management
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Press the “PLAY” button to view files.
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The Kodak Zi8 records to a 16GB SD card. Connect the USB attached to the device to the computer with the recorder off. Open your file browser and locate the Kodak device. This is usually named “NO_NAME”. To navigate to your files select the Kodak Zi8 device e.g.
NO_NAME>DCIM>file_name”
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To delete files: There are two ways to do this;
1) Connect the device to your computer and follow the instructions above to locate the “file_name”. Highlight the desired file and delete them.
2) Press the “PLAY” button. Scroll through the recorded files and choose the file you would like to delete. Press the “TRASH” button, use the “UP & DOWN ARROW” keys to select “TRASH” or “DON’T TRASH” and press the Record button to confirm.
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To Format (wipe) the entire card: Press the “SETTING” button, navigate through to the “FORMAT” icon and press the “RECORD” button to enter the menu. In the “FORMAT” menu highlight “TICK” option and press the “RECORD” button.
Information and tips
Audio levels
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To set the audio levels first press the “SETTINGS” button and navigate to the “MICROPHONE” icon, press the “RECORD” button to enter the menu. If the levels are clipping press the “LEFT ARROW” key until the audio does not clip. Inversely if the sound output is too low then press the “RIGHT ARROW” key until the volume is to your satisfaction, be sure to avoid clipping.
For further information, see KODAK Zi8 Manual
This recorder is available to staff only.
The content on this page is intended for UNSW staff only
Need help?
If you have further questions, have a look at Self Help or the IT Service Centre website.
Alternatively, you can contact the IT Service Centre on 9385 1333.
CRICOS Provider Code: 00098G
ABN: 57 195 873 179
UNSW Sydney NSW 2052 Australia
Telephone (+61 02) 9385 1333
Authorised by IT & AV Manager, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, UNSW Australia
Page last updated: Friday 14 August 2015