KODAK PIXPRO AZ528 Digital Camera User Manual

June 9, 2024
Kodak

PIXPRO AZ528 Digital Camera

KODAK PIXPRO AZ528
DIGITAL CAMERA
User Manual

BEFORE YOU START

Declaration of Conformity

Responsible Party:

JK Imaging Ltd.

Address:

JK Imaging Ltd., 17239 So. Main Street, Gardena, CA 90248 USA

Company Website: kodakpixpro.com

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for purchasing your new KODAK PIXPRO AZ528 Astro Zoom camera. In an effort you with the most up to date benefits and features of the AZ528, we strongly

encourage you to register your new camera on our website:

https://kodakpixpro.com/support/product-registration

Doing so will keep you informed of important updates, including firmware, features and other

important information that pertain to the AZ528. Your information is always kept secure, is

encrypted and is never sold, shared or used for any purposes other than for AZ528 camera

specific notifications, unless you opt-in to receive other types of communications during

the registration process.

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For Customers in Europe This symbol [crossed-out wheel bin WEEE Annex IV] indicates separate collection of electrical waste and electronic equipment in the European countries. Please do not throw the equipment into domestic refuse. Please use the return and collection sys-
tems available in your country for proper, safe disposal of this product. “CE” mark indicates that this product complies with the European requirements for safety, health, environment and customer protection. “CE” marked cameras are intended for sales in Europe. Europe ­ EU Declaration of Conformity This device complies with the essential requirements of the RED Directive 2014/53/ EU. The following test methods have been applied in order to prove presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the RED Directive 2014/53/EU:

– EN60950-1/A12:2011+A2:2013

Safety of Information Technology Equipment

– EN55032:2015/AC:2016 Class B

– EN61000-3-2:2014

– EN61000-3-3:2013

– EN55024:2010/A1:2015

– EN 62479:2010

Assessment of electronic and electrical equipment related to human exposure

restrictions for electromagnetic fields (0 Hz-300 GHz)

– EN 300 328 V2.1.1 (2016-11)

Wideband transmission systems; Data transmission equipment operating in the 2.4

GHz ISM band and using wide band modulation techniques

– EN 301 489-1 V2.1.1 (2017-02)

Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); ElectroMagnetic

Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services; Part 1: Common

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technical requirements

– EN 301 489-17 V3.1.1 (2017-02) Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment; Part 17: Specific conditions for Broadband Data Transmission Systems For SAR statement A minimum separation distance of XX cm must be maintained between the user’s body and the device, including the antenna during body-worn operation to comply with the RF exposure requirements in Europe. To compliance with RF Exposure requirements in Europe, third-party belt-clips, holsters or similar accessories used by this device should not contain any metallic components. The use of accessories that do not satisfy these requirements may not comply with RF exposure requirements, and should be avoided. Hereby, Sintai Optical (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd, declares that this PIXPRO AZ528 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU.

Manufacturer: Sintai Optical (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd

Address:

Qiwei Ind Sec, 1st, 2nd,& 3RD Bldg, Lisonglang Village, Gongming Town, Bao’an District, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China

Batteries: Please dispose of used batteries at designated collection centers.

Packaging: Please follow local regulations for the recycling of packaging.

For Customers in the U.S.A. Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

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.

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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 of the following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– 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.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Radiation Exposure Statement:
This product complies with the FCC portable RF exposure limit set forth for an uncontrolled environment and is safe for intended operation as described in this manual. Additional RF exposure reduction can be achieved if the product can be kept as far as possible from the user body or set the device to lower output power if such function is available.
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About this Manual Thank you for purchasing the KODAK PIXPRO Digital Camera. Please carefully read this manual and keep it well for future reference.
JK Imaging Ltd. reserves all rights of this document. No part of this published manual may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language or computer language, in any form, by any means, without the prior written permission of JK Imaging Ltd. All trademarks mentioned in this manual are used for identification purposes only and are properties of their respective owners. This manual provides you with instructions on how to use your new KODAK PIXPRO Digital Camera. Every effort has been made to ensure that the contents of this manual are accurate; however JK Imaging Ltd. reserves the right to make changes without notice. Throughout this manual, the following symbols are used to help you locate information quickly and easily:
Indicates useful information.
In introducing you how to operate this camera, the following symbols may appear to facilitate your understanding: Item propertiesThe optional properties in the camera interface are indicated by
the symbol .
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SAFETY NOTES
Safety notes for this camera Do not drop the camera or allow it to hit solid objects. Do not attempt to disassemble or repair the camera. Do not use or store the camera in dusty places or on a beach to prevent dust or sand from entering the camera, causing possible damage. Do not use or store the camera in a hot environment or in direct sunlight. Do not use or store the camera near a powerful magnetic field, such as a magnet or transformer. Avoid touching the lens of the camera. Do not expose the camera to direct sunlight for a long period of time. To prevent the camera from being damaged by moisture, do not use or store the camera in very humid environments, such as in rain or near bodies of water. If water accidentally comes in contact with the camera, turn the camera off, remove the battery and the memory card, and dry it completely within 24 hours. When you take the camera from a cold environment to a warmer environment, condensation may occur. Please wait for a reasonable period of time before you turn the camera on. Before you remove the battery and memory card, the camera should be turned off. When you clean the body of the camera, do not use abrasive, alcohol-based or organic cleansers or solvents. Use a professional lens cleaning cloth and appropriate cleaner to wipe and clean the lens. Download your photos and remove the memory card when you are going to store the camera for a long period of time. If this camera is not in use for a long period of time, please keep it in a dry and clean storage location. Our company will not pay compensation for any failure of playback including: pictures or videos damaged or unrecoverable by improper operation.
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Safety notes for battery
Please use a battery that is the same type as the one included.
Please use the attached charger to charge the battery.
If battery fluid leaks inside the camera, contact our customer service department immediately. If battery fluid leaks onto your skin, rinse your skin with clean water and seek immediate medical attention.
Disposal of used batteries should be carried out in accordance with the local (national or regional) regulations.
To prevent the battery from being damaged, do not drop the battery or allow it to hit solid objects or to be scratched by foreign objects.
Do not let the battery come in contact with metal objects (including coins) to avoid short circuiting, discharging, excessive heat, or possible leakage.
Do not attempt to disassemble the battery.
Do not expose the battery to water. Always keep the battery contacts dry.
Do not heat the battery or throw it into a fire to avoid a possible explosion.
Do not store the battery in a hot environment or in direct sunlight.
If the battery overheats during charging or use, stop charging or stop use immediately. Turn off the product, remove the battery carefully, and wait until it cools down.
When the camera is stored for a long period of time, remove the battery and keep it in a dry place that is not accessible to infants and children.
In a colder environment, the performance of the battery could be noticeably reduced.
When you install the battery, align the battery markings according to the positive and negative markings inside the battery compartment. Never force the battery into the battery compartment.
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Safety notes for memory card We suggest buying only well-known, name brand memory cards to ensure peak performance and reliability. Format the memory card using the camera before you use it or insert a new one. Do not drop the memory card or allow it to hit solid objects to avoid damaging it. Do not attempt to disassemble or repair the memory card. Do not expose the memory card to water. Always keep it dry. Do not remove the memory card when the camera is turned on. Otherwise, the memory card and photo/video files could be permanently damaged. Do not directly edit the data on the memory card. Copy the data to your computer before you edit them. When the camera is stored for a long period of time, be sure to download your photos and remove the memory card. Store the memory card in a dry environment. Do not modify the name of the files or folders of the memory card using your computer. Modifying the file names may cause the files to not be recognized on the camera or a possible permanent error may occur. A photo taken with the camera will be stored in the folder that is automatically generated on the memory card. Do not store photos that are not taken using this camera in these folders as the pictures cannot be recognized during the playback. When you insert the memory card, make sure the notch of the card matches the markings on the top of the camera card slot.
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Other Safety Notes
Do not disconnect the power or turn the camera off during the update process. Doing so may cause incorrect data to be written and the camera may not power on later.
Do not hang the neck strap of the camera around the neck of a child.
When using your camera on an airplane, observe the relevant rules specified by the airline and FAA regulations.
Due to the limitations of manufacturing technology, the LCD may have a few dead or bright pixels. These pixels do no effect the quality or performance of the camera, photos or video.
Do not expose the camera’s LCD to water. In a humid environment, only wipe it with a soft and dry cleaning cloth.
If the LCD screen is damaged, pay particular attention to the liquid crystal in the screen.
If any of the following situations arise, immediately take the steps listed below:
1. If liquid crystal comes in contact with your skin, please wipe with a dry cloth, wash thoroughly with soap, and rinse with plenty of clean water.
2. If liquid crystal gets into your eye, flush the eye immediately with plenty of clean water for at least 15 minutes and then seek medical assistance.
3. If liquid crystal is swallowed, immediately rinse your mouth thoroughly with clean water and induce vomiting. Seek medical assistance.
WARNING
Altering, tampering or modifying the any parts of AZ528 camera are unauthorized and will void the manufacturer’s warranty and “could” void Federal and/or State Compliance.
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CONTENTS
BEFORE YOU START…………… 1 SAFETY NOTES …………………. 6 CONTENTS……………………… 10 GETTING READY………………. 15
Accessories Included………………….. 15 Install Lens Cap and Neck Strap…… 16 Part Names ………………………………… 17 Installing Battery and Memory Card……………………………… 19 Charging Battery ………………………… 21 Turning Camera On and Off…………. 23 Set your Language, Date/Time …….. 24
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Set your Language, Date/Time after the First Power-On…………. 24
Resetting your Language……….. 25
Resetting Date/Time ……………… 26
MODE OVERVIEW ……………. 27
Display Setting …………………………… 27
LCD Display………………………………… 28
Overview of the screen icons in photo shooting mode ……………. 28
Overview of the screen icons in movie mode …………………………. 29
Overview of the screen icons in playback mode……………………… 30
How to Take Pictures…………………… 31
Using the Mode Dial ……………………. 32

Auto Mode……………………………. 35 Face Beautifier ……………………… 37 Wi-Fi® Mode………………………….. 38 Scene Mode …………………………. 45 Panorama Mode ……………………. 47 Movie Mode………………………….. 50 Custom Settings …………………… 51
BASIC OPERATION…………… 53
Using the Zoom Function…………….. 53 Focus Setting……………………………… 54 Macro Mode……………………………….. 55 Self-Timer Setting……………………….. 56 Flash Mode ………………………………… 57

White Balance Setting…………………. 58 Continuous Shot ………………………… 59 EV Settings ………………………………… 60
EV Adjustment…………………. 60 ISO Adjustment …………………61 Shutter Adjustment……………….. 61 Aperture Adjustment …………….. 62 Using Quick Recording ……………….. 62 i Button Function Menu……………….. 63
PLAYBACK MODE…………….. 64
Viewing Photos and Videos …………. 64 Thumbnail View………………………….. 65
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Using Zoom Playback (for still pictures only)……………………………… 66
Deleting Photos and Videos…………. 67
Slideshow ………………………………….. 68
Continuous Capture Group Playback…………………………………….. 69
Animation Panorama Play ……………. 70
USING THE MENUS………….. 71
Photo Setup Menu………………………. 71
Expo Metering………………………. 71
Image Size……………………………. 72
OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) ………………………… 73
Cont. AF (Continuous Auto-Focus) ………………………….. 73
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HDR (High Dynamic Range)……. 74 Beautifier ……………………………… 74 Scene…………………………………… 75 Photo Shooting Settings Menu…….. 76 Quality …………………………………. 77 AF Assist Beam……………………… 77 Digital Zoom…………………………. 77 Date Imprint …………………………. 78 Quick Review………………………… 78 Custom Settings …………………… 79 Movie Menu ……………………………….. 80 Expo Metering (Exposure Metering) ……………………………… 80 Movie Size ……………………………. 81

OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) ………………………… 82 Movie Setting Menu ……………………. 83 Digital Zoom…………………………. 84 Custom Settings …………………… 84 Playback Menu …………………………… 85 Playback Mode ……………………… 85 HDR (High Dynamic Range)……. 86 Touch-Up ……………………………… 86 Rotate ………………………………….. 87 Resize ………………………………….. 87 Color……………………………………. 88 Playback Settings Menu………………. 89 Protect …………………………………. 90

Delete ………………………………….. 91 DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) ………………………………… 92 Trim……………………………………… 92 General Settings Menu ……………….. 93 Sound Settings……………………… 94 Power Saver………………………….. 94 Language……………………………… 95 Zone…………………………………….. 95 Date/Time…………………………….. 95 LCD Brightness……………………… 95 File Settings……………………………….. 96 Format …………………………………. 97
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Copy to Card………………………… 97 File Numbering……………………… 98 Reset……………………………………. 98 FW Version……………………………. 99
CONNECTION SETTINGS …100
Connecting to a Computer…………. 101 Setting the USB Mode ………….. 101

Using the PICTBRIDGETM Menu ………………………………………. 105 Video System ………………………….. 109
APPENDICES ………………….. 110
Product Specifications…………………110 Prompts and Warning Messages ….. 114 Troubleshooting …………………………. 118

Transferring files to your computer…………………………….. 102

Connecting to a PICTBRIDGETM Compatible Printer……………………. 103

Setting the USB Mode ………… 103

Connecting to your Printer….. 104

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GETTING READY
Accessories Included
Your camera box should contain the camera model you purchased along with the following accessories. If anything is missing or appears to be damaged, please contact your retailer first or our customer service center. (The battery chargers may be a little different in shape due to the different countries or regions this camera is sold to. The illustration may not match the actual product.)

Rechargeable Li-ion Battery

AC Adapter

Micro USB Cable

Lens Cap With Strap

Quick Start Guide

STOP

Neck Strap

Quick Start Guide

Warranty Card

Service Card
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Install Lens Cap and Neck Strap

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Part Names

1. Micro USB Port 2. Zoom Lever 3. Shutter Button 4. Strap Eyelet 5. Exposure Compensation Button 6. Continuous Shot Button 7. Power Button 8. AF Assist Beam/Self-Timer Lamp 9. Flash Lamp 10. Lens
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11. Flash Button 12. Microphones

13. Indicator Lamp

14. Mode Dial

15. Fast Video Recording Button

16. Menu Button

17. A

C AF Button/Up Button

18. A

C Macro Button/Left Button

19. A C Flash Button/Right Button

20. A

C Delete Button/Self-Timer

Button/Down Button

21. Display Button

22. Playback Button

23. SET Button

24. i Button 27
25. LCD

26. Speaker

27. Battery Cover Door 28
28. Tripod Socket (1/4” Standard)

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Installing Battery and Memory Card

1. Open the battery cover according to the direction of arrow.

2. Insert the battery into the battery compartment according to the negative and positive directions as illustrated in the picture. Push the battery down until it locks in place.

2 1

Battery Lock Knob

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3. Insert the memory card into the memory card slot as shown in the diagram.

4. Close the battery cover.

Write Protection Buckle

1 2

A standard SD memory card is not included in the camera packaging and needs to be purchased separately. This camera takes a standard (SD/SDHC) memory card. We recommend using a name brand memory card that is Class 4 or higher and has a capacity of 4GB to 32GB. The camera is not compatible with Micro SD, Ultra, Ultra Plus, Extreme, or adapters for any of these other memory cards.
To remove your memory card, open the battery cover, gently press the memory card to eject it and remove it carefully.
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Charging Battery

Before you charge the battery, ensure that the battery is inserted properly and the camera is off.

1. Connect the camera and the power

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charger using the supplied Micro USB

cable.

2. Insert the plug of the power charger into the power outlet to charge the battery.

After the battery is stored for a long period of time, use the supplied power

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charger to charge the battery prior to

use.

To have maximum battery life, charge the battery for at least 4 hours the first time.
Charging indicator: Steady orange: Charging The indicator will go out once charging is finished.

Indicator Lamp

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3. When the camera is turned off, you can also connect the camera to your PC using a USB cable to charge the battery.
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Please charge the battery indoors between 0°C and 40°C (32°F and 104°F).
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Turning Camera On and Off
Press the power button to turn the camera on. To turn the camera off, press the power button again.
Power Button
When the power is off, press and hold the button to power on and enter playback mode.
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Set your Language, Date/Time

Set your Language, Date/Time after the First Power-On

1. When you turn the camera on for the first time, the language selection screen will appear.

2. Press the A C /A

C /A C /A C

buttons to select your desired language.

3. After you press the button to confirm the selection, the Date/Time settings screen appears.

Language English
Français

Español Português Italiano Deutsch y Svenska

4. Press the A C /A C button to select the Date/Time to be adjusted: Time is displayed in YYYY.MM.DD HH:MM.

5. Press the A C /A

C button to adjust

the value for the selected Date/Time.

6. Press the button to confirm the time settings and the shooting screen will appear.

Date & Time H-M
2019 03 21 00 : 00

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Resetting your Language

After you set your language for the first time, follow the instructions below to reset your desired language.

1. Press the button, press the A C /

A

C button to select , and press the

button to enter the menu.

2. Press the A C /A , and press the
the menu.

C button to select /A C button to enter

3. Press the A C /A

C button to select

Languageand press the /A C

button to enter the menu.

4. Press the A C /A

C /A C /A C

buttons to select your desired language

and press the button to confirm.

5. Press the button and the shooting screen appears.

Sound Settings Power Saver Language World Time Date & Time

Auto English
Home 2019.03.21 00:00

Language English
Français

Español Português Italiano Deutsch y Svenska

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Resetting Date/Time

After you set your Date/Time for the first time, follow the instructions below to reset date and time.

1. Press the button, press the A C /

A

C button to select , and press the

button to enter the menu.

2. Press the A C /A , and press the
the menu.

C button to select /A C button to enter

Sound Settings Power Saver Language World Time

Auto English
Home

3. Press the A C /A

C button to select

Date & Timeand press the /A C

button to enter the menu.

Date & Time

2019.03.21 00:00

4. Press the A C /A C button to select the Date/Time to be adjusted: Time is displayed in YYYY.MM.DD HH:MM.

5. Press the A C /A

C button to press

the value for your selected block. After you

finish your settings, press the button to

confirm.

Date & Time H-M
2019 03 21 00 : 00

6. Press the button and the shooting

Back

screen appears.

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MODE OVERVIEW

Display Setting

Press the button to display the settings: Classic, Full, Off.

Classic: Displays the camera parameters on screen

Off: Does not display any additional icons on screen

SD

F2.8

1/50

1234 00:56:00 -0.3 EV 400 ISO

Full: Camera parameters with Grid and Histogram

SD

F2.8

1/50

1234 00:56:00 -0.3 EV 400 ISO

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LCD Display

Overview of the screen icons in photo shooting mode

8 White Balance 9 Color Effect

SD

x3.6

1234 16M

00:56:00

F3.6

1/50 -0.3 EV 400 ISO

10 Number of Remaining Shots 11 Image Size 12 Video Quality 13 ISO Value 14 Remaining Recording Time 15 Exposure Compensation

16 Shutter Speed 17 Histogram

1 Shooting Mode

18 Aperture Value

2 Macro Mode

19 OIS (Optical Image Stabilization)

3 Self-Timer 4 Zoom Display (By turning the Zoom
Lever) 5 Focus Frame 6 SD Memory Card/Built-in Memory 7 Battery Status

20 HDR 21 Expo Metering 22 Continuous Shot 23 AF Mode 24 Flash Mode

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Overview of the screen icons in movie mode

SD

x3.6

00:56:00

-0.3 EV

1 Movie Mode

2 Macro Mode

3 Self-Timer

4 Zoom Display (By turning the Zoom Lever)

5 SD Memory Card/Built-in Memory

6 Battery Status

7 Color Effect 8 Video Quality 9 Remaining Recording Time 10 Exposure Compensation 11 OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) 12 Focus Frame 13 Expo Metering 14 AF Mode
For optimal video shooting, it is recommended that an SDHC memory card be used.
Optical Zoom and Digital Zoom can be adjusted (208X in total). Digital Zoom can be adjusted to 4X.

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Overview of the screen icons in playback mode

1 DPOF File
2 File Protection
3 Memory Space (indicating the current number of photos and total number of photos)

4 SD Memory Card/Built-in Memory 5 Battery Status 6 Zoom Magnification Area 7 Image Zoom Ratios 8 Image Zone 9 Shooting Date 10 Continuous Capture Group Playback 11 Touch-up 12 HDR 13 Date Folder

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How to Take Pictures

1. Hold the camera securely with both hands, being careful not to block the flash and lens with fingers.
2. Point the lens toward the object you want to take a picture of.
3. Use the zoom lever to select Tele or Wide position to zoom in or out on your subject.
4. Press the shutter button down half-way to allow the camera to focus on your subject.
5. When the frame around your subject turns green and the LCD is focused to your liking, push the shutter button down completely to take the picture.
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Using the Mode Dial

This camera provides a convenient mode dial that allows you to manually switch between different modes with ease. The available modes are listed below:

Mode Name Auto Mode

Icon

Description

In this mode, the optimal conditions for taking pictures will be set based on the subject and environment. It is the most commonly used mode for taking pictures.

Program AE

Under different scenes, the user can switch the ISO and EV value according to personal preference, the camera can automatically set the shutter speed and aperture value.

Shutter priority

Setting allows you to adjust the shutter speed / EV value and ISO value. The camera automatically sets the aperture value based on the shutter speed and ISO value to get the most appropriate exposure value.

Aperture priority

In this mode, you can adjusting the aperture size, EV and ISO values. The large aperture is to highlight the object focused through blurring the background, while the small aperture is for clear focusing on both the background and the object.

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Manual Mode Face Beautifier Wi-Fi Mode Scene Mode Movie Mode Custom Settings

This mode is for manually setting the aperture, shutter speed and ISO value.
This mode automatically enhances facial features with skin softening touches and eye brightening capabilities.
Enable image transmission and remote control by connecting smart device with Wi-Fi.
Choose from 13 different pre-set scene types and effects for your photos.
Record videos.
The user can store frequently used shooting modes and parameters. Switching to this mode enables quick adjustment.

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Mode:
Follow the steps below to adjust the parameters: 1. Rotate the mode dial to select a mode you want, press the
settings.

button to configure

F2.8

1/50

0.3 EV

400 ISO

2. Press the A 3. Press the A 4. Press the

C /A C button to select an adjustment setting.

C /A

C button to adjust the parameters.

button to confirm the settings and enter the shooting screen.

Please refer to the table below for any nonadjustable options in

mode: (O:

Available X: Not Available)

Options Aperture Shutter EV ISO
Mode

Please note that even if an option is not able to be adjusted in a particular

X

X

O

O

X

O

O

O

O

X

O

O

mode, its value will still be displayed on the shooting screen.

O

O

X

O

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Auto Mode
The camera will automatically detect the most suitable scene to capture the best pictures.
SD
00:56:00
Auto Mode The camera automatically adjusts the exposure and focus to ensure the best possible pictures. Landscape Mode For landscapes, automatically adjusts the exposure to match the background.
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Portrait Mode Most suitable for capturing people with focus on their faces. Night Portrait When you take portraits at night or in low light conditions, automatically adjust the exposure for people and night scenes. Backlit Portrait When the sun or any other light source is behind you, automatically adjusts the foreground exposure to produce the best pictures possible. Night Mode For night scenes, automatically increases the ISO value to compensate for low light. Macro Mode To produce more detailed close-ups, will automatically engage the camera’s Macro Mode and automatically focus the lens.
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Face Beautifier

The camera is set to automatically adjust camera exposure for realistic portrayal of skin tones.

1. Turn the mode dial to select face beautifier mode .

2. Press the button and press the A C /A

C button to select .

3. Press the A C /A C button to select an option and press the button to confirm and return to photo shooting mode.

SD x3.6

1234 16M 00:56:00 -0.3 EV 400 ISO

·

Effect 1: Skin Soften

·

Effect 2: Skin Soften+Eye Brightening

·

Effect 3: Skin Soften+Eye Brightening+Eye Enlargement

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Wi-Fi® Mode
Enable image transmission and remote control by connecting smart device with Wi-Fi. Before utilizing Wi-Fi Mode, please review the following:
Your smart device operating system version needs to be iOS 10 or higher, or Android 5.0 or higher. If not, please upgrade your smart device before using the App. Please do not use in places having high intensity magnetic field, electrostatic and electric wave interference (for example near a microwave oven), which may cause failure in receiving signals. To maintain a connection, please keep the camera within 10 meters (32.8 feet) without signal shielding interference. Please do not use Wi-Fi connection functionality on a plane. The camera and the smart device can only be connected one to one.
Downloading the App package: Download a dedicated installation package from the application store (App name: PIXPRO Remote Viewer ) and then install it.
· Android devices : Search and download the App “PIXPRO Remote Viewer” in Google play, and install it following the instructions on the interface.
· iOS devices : Search and download the App “PIXPRO Remote Viewer” in App store, and install it following the instructions on the interface.
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1. Rotate the mode dial to
Wi-Fi Mode

and then enter the Wi-Fi selection interface.

Settings

Station

AP mode

In AP mode, the camera will act as an access point enabling another
Wi-Fi device to connect to it.

2. Press the A C / A C button to select and set options.
· Settings: Customize the Wi-Fi settings for the camera system. · Station: Use the Station Mode to connect to a “Personal Hotspot” created
by your mobile device.
· AP mode: In AP mode, the camera will act as an access point enabling another Wi-Fi device to connect to it.
Rotate the mode dial to disconnect.

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AP Mode This camera may connect with your smart device through Wi-Fi®.
Settings of Camera: 1. Select and press the
button to enter the setting interface.
AP mode Setting pre-connected device for the
following serial number: SSID: PIXPRO AZ528_XXXX
WPA2 PSK: XXXXXXXX
Refresh
Back

2. Press the A C /A to select:

C button

· Refresh: Create a new WPA2 PSK password
· Back: Back to previous page

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Settings of Smart Device: 1. Enable the Wi-Fi® of smart device and then
search surrounding wireless devices. 2. Select the name of camera SSID to be connected
and then input the eight-digit number password after WPA2-PSK on the camera. 3. Click the icon of the PIXPRO Remote Viewer App to enable the App.
Set up completion: Once the App is connected to the camera, functional operation can be enabled on the smart device.
Every AZ528 camera is shipped with a default factory Wi-Fi® password that is randomized and unique to that camera and will not change unless you wish to reset the password with a new randomly generated password. If you wish to change the Wi-Fi® password in your AZ528 from the assigned, unique factory password, you can do so by selecting and using the refresh setting. If “refresh” is selected, a new random password will be generated and saved in the camera until changed or if you use the “Reset” function. If you reset your AZ528 to the factory settings, then the initial, randomly factory assigned and unique Wi-Fi® password will be restored to your camera. (Please refer to Reset instructions on page 98).

Station

Enable image transmission and remote control by connecting the camera with a Wi-Fi access point created by your smart device.

1. Enable the Wi-Fi access point of smart device.

2. Select

on camera and then press

the button to confirm connection

with smart device.

Wi-Fi Mode

3. Press the A C /A

C button to

select the name of smart device to be

connected and then press the button

to confirm. Then, the camera enters the

password input interface.

Enter Password

A BC D E FGH I J

K L M N OPQ R S T

U V W X Y Z A/a 1 2 3

4567

9 0 #!?

Type the network security key

Station

Searching for devices. *SSID

Device1-SSID

Device2-SSID

%DFN

Device3-SSID

6FDQ

Save

Cancel

Meanings of interface icons:

Icon

Description

Press the A C /A C button to select:
· Scan: Search again surrounding wireless devices.
· : Select the name of device to be connected.
· Back: Back to Wi-Fi mode select screen.

Backspace

Switch between capital and

$D

lowercase letters

Move the Cursor

!? Switch the symbol input

Space

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4. Press the A C /A

C /A C /

A C buttons to select and then

press the button to confirm your

selection. Enter the completion of

WPA2 PSK after password storage.

5. Connect immediately after saving.

· If connected, the LCD will display as shown below:

Wi-Fi Mode

Display of Wi-Fi Connection Status The Wi-Fi has successfully connected but App is not enabled:
Wi-Fi Mode
AP mode Connected with device 3′)’JJXKYY ^^ ^^ ^^
Disconnect

Station Connected with device
SSID: XXXXXXXX
Disconnect

The Wi-Fi has successfully connected and App is enabled:
Wi-Fi Mode

· If connect failed, please check Wi-Fi device and try again.
6. After connection, click the icon of the App on the smart device, you may use it to carry out relative operation.
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Connected with APP XXXXX
Disconnect

ToDisconnectfromWi-Fi:
Wi-Fi Mode Disconnect from device?
No Yes
· No: Keep Wi-Fi connected and back to previous page.
· Yes: Disconnect and back to Wi-Fi connection screen.
Disconnected from smart device Wi-Fi :
Wi-Fi Mode

Settings

The name of this camera can be changed under Wi-Fi® settings.

1. Select the and then press the button to enter the setting interface.

2. Press the A C /A

C button to

select the option to be adjusted and

then press the button to enter the

menu.

DSC Device MAC Address

PIXPRO AZ528 386793XXXXXX

AP mode Disconnected, please check Wi-Fi device and try again.
Back
· Back: Back to the SSID interface.

3. Press the button to confirm settings and then skip the menu.
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DSC Device
The default name of DSC Device isPIXPRO AZ528. Change the name of DSC device through typing.

DSC Device

PIXPRO AZ528

A BC D E FGH I J

K L M N OPQ R S T

U V W X Y Z A/a 1 2 3

4567

9 0 #!?

Name between 1-18 Letters

Save

Cancel

For the method of input, please refer to the introduction on password input on Page 41.
MAC Address
Check the wireless MAC Address of this camera.

App Operating Instructions Refer to the “PIXPRO Remote Viewer User Manual” located on the web:
Americas
http://kodakpixpro.com/Americas/support/downloads.php Europe
http://kodakpixpro.com/Europe/ support/downloads.php

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Scene Mode

The user can select an appropriate mode from the 13 scene modes according to the type of environment you are shooting in. The camera then configures the most appropriate settings for the best possible photos.

1. Rotate the mode dial to select

.

2. Press the A C /A button to confirm.

C /A C /A

C buttons to select a scene, and press the

Multi Exposure

3. To change to a different scene, please press the button and then the button and

finally the A C /A

C /A C /A C buttons to reselect the scene.

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Scene

Description

Handheld Night Reduce blur when shooting low light/ illuminated scenes.

Cat/Dog

Rapidly identify pet (dog/cat), capture the dynamic moment of pet.

Sunset

For sunsets. Capture subjects in strong sunlight.

Fireworks Multi Exposure Sport Night Portrait Landscape Portrait

For fireworks at night. The use of a tripod is recommended.
Suitable for shooting moving objects (as many as 7) in the same background. For fast-moving subjects. Capture sharp action shots without blur. For portraits against night time scenery. The use of a tripod is recommended. For landscapes and outdoor shots. Vivid reproduction of greens and blues.
Most suitable for capturing people with focus on their face.

Snow

For snowy scenes. Reproduces natural, clear, white scenes.

Children

For kids and pets. Flash is disabled for eye protection.

Party

Suitable for taking indoor party photos, even under complicated lighting conditions.

For shooting up to 360-degrees of landscape. This feature

Panorama Mode allows you to capture a panoramic view that will have signifi-

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cantly more content than a single photograph.

Handheld Night Quickly take 4 photos below 8M (including 8M) and then overlap as a clear night image.
Pet Mode When a cat /dog face is detected, a white focus frame appears. The camera will take a picture and save it regardless of whether the focus is successful (if successful, there appears a green focus frame; if not, there is an orange frame). At most, 10 dog/cat faces can be detected at one time.
Multi Exposure
Keep camera steady before shooting. Press and hold the Shutter button to take 7 photos continuously when it will stop automatically. To stop shooting, release the Shutter button in the midway.
Objects shall be moved only from left to the right in order to be recorded. Objects moving from other directions would not be recorded.
Shooting effect will be influenced if object is moving too fast or too close.
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Panorama Mode

Follow the arrow while keeping the camera steady to seamlessly shoot an ultra- wide scene of up to 360 degrees.
Follow the steps below:

1. Select the Panorama Mode ( ) and then press the button to confirm.

2. Press the A C /A

C /A C /A C button to select a shooting direction. (Should

you not select the direction, the default shooting direction is “right”). 2 seconds later,

the camera is ready to take pictures. You can also press the button or press the

Shutter button halfway down to be ready to take pictures.

3. Compose your shot on the LCD and half press the shutter button to focus on the subject. After focusing, fully press the down shutter button to take the first picture. At this time, the process dialog of panorama mode stitching appears on the screen.

4. Move the camera according to the set direction. When the range of motion does not exceed the range that the camera can detect, the progress dialog along the indication arrow partially turns red. When it completely turns red, panorama mode shooting is finished.
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Panoramic image can be played back by the method of flash playing. Please see the animation panoramic playback on page 70.

During shooting, the flash, self-timer, macro modes and exposure compensation are not available. Focus adjustment is also not available at this time.

During panorama mode shooting, press the save the current pictures taken. Press the A not to save the previously taken pictures.

button to interrupt shooting and C button to cancel shooting and

During panorama mode shooting, when the moving direction of the camera is wrong or the angle deviates from the internal settings, the LCD shows a warning messageImproper alignment. Please try again.and the current pictures taken are saved.

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Movie Mode
Switch to this mode to record videos. Follow the steps below: 1. Rotate the mode dial to select , and it will enter the movie screen. 2. Press the button or the Shutter button to start recording.
x3.6
00:00:06
3. Press the button or the Shutter button again to stop recording, save it automatically and then the camera will return to the movie screen. In the recording process, you can rotate the zoom lever to zoom in or out on the subject.
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Custom Settings

The user can store the frequently used shooting modes and parameters and switch to this mode for quick adjustment.

Settings under mode (unset state or state after reset):
1. Turn the mode dial to select the mode, and enter the setup screen, as shown in the figure below:

3. As shown in the picture, press the button to confirm setting or to exit without setting by turning the mode dial.

Select one capture mode to define CS .

Save Exit

Auto Mode

2. As shown in the picture, press the A C /A C button to select a capture mode that you want to define as , and press the button to enter the shooting screen.

Go to setting CS mode.
Yes
Or Rotate the mode dial to skip .
For setting under other modes (use this method to select a different custom setting): 1. Select any mode or scene mode to be
stored. 2. Set your desired parameters in the
current mode.

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3. Press the button and then the

A C /A

C button to select ,

and press the button to enter the

menu.

4. Press the A C /A

C button to

select , and press the /A C

button to enter the menu.

5. Press the A

C button to select

Custom Settingsand then press the

/A C button to enter the menu.

Custom Settings

6. SelectYesto save orNoto cancel.

Custom Settings
Reset camera settings to custom settings mode.
No
Yes
7. Rotate the mode dial to switch to . 8. The photo settings you stored the last
time are invoked.
When the mode is used for the first time, there is no preset parameter stored in the mode.
If you want to remove the parameter setting ofCustom Settings, please see the reset function on page 98 to operate.

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BASIC OPERATION
Using the Zoom Function
Your camera is equipped with two types of zoom functions: Optical Zoom and Digital Zoom. Toggle the Zoom Lever of the camera to zoom in or out on the subject while taking pictures.
Zoom Lever When the Optical Zoom reaches the threshold as Digital Zoom, release and turn the Zoom Lever to T to switch between the Optical Zoom and Digital Zoom.
Zoom Indicator
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Focus Setting

This function can be adjusted in configure the settings:

mode, please follow the steps below to

1. Press the A C button to enter the Focus menu.

Single-AF

2. Press the A C /A C button to select the following 3 modes:

·

Single-AF

The focus frame appears on the center of the LCD to focus on the subject.

·

Multi-AF

The camera automatically focuses the subject in a wide area to find the focus

point.

·

Object Tracking

Smart tracking of the object in motion under the focusing shooting.

3. Press the button to confirm the settings and exit the menu.

Once enabled, Object Tracking will only work when lens is focused on the object.
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Macro Mode

The Macro Setting is ideal for shooting small objects or close-up photos. This mode allows you to focus on subjects very close to the camera.

It can be adjusted in settings:

mode. Please follow the steps below to configure the

1. Press the A C button to enter the Macro menu.

Macro Off

2. Press the A C /A C button to select the following 2 modes:

·

Macro Off

Select this option to disable Macro.

·

Macro On

Select this option to make focusing on the object closer to the lens. (At the W

side, the shooting distance should be more than 1 cm).

3. Press the button to confirm the settings and exit the menu.

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Self-Timer Setting

Use this function to take pictures at pre-set intervals. The camera can be set to shoot

after 2 seconds, 10 seconds after pressing the shutter or when a smile is detected.

It can be adjusted in

mode. Please follow the steps below to configure

the settings:

1. Press the A

C button to enter the

Self-Timer menu.

·

Self-Timer Smile

Press the Shutter Button

and a picture will be taken

immediately after a smile is

detected.

Self-timer Off

3. Press the button to confirm the settings and exit the menu.

2. Press the A C /A C button to select the following 4 modes:

·

Self-Timer Off

Disables the Self-Timer.

·

Self-Timer 2 sec

A single picture is shot 2

seconds after the Shutter Button

is pressed.

·
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Self-Timer 10 sec A single picture is shot 10 seconds after the Shutter Button is pressed.

When enabling the Self-Timer,

pressing the Shutter Button or

the A

C button will select the

highlighted Self-Timer option and

return to the shooting screen, and

keep the Self-Timer setting.

When enabling the smile detection, pressing the Shutter Button or the
button will select the Self-Timer smile option (if highlighted) and return to the shooting screen, and keeping the Self-Timer smile setting.

Flash Mode

The flash provides supplemental light for a scene. The flash is usually used when shoot-

ing against the light to highlight the object. It is also suitable for metering and shooting

in darker scenes to improve the exposure.

It can be adjusted in

mode. Please follow the steps below to configure the

settings: 1. Press the Flash Button to pop up ·
the flash.

Flash Auto Camera flash goes off automatically based on existing light conditions.

2 1

· Fill Flash The flash goes off when a picture is taken, supplementing the existing light in a scene and helping to eliminate shadows.

2. Press the A C button to enter the

·

Slow Sync. This allows you to take pictures of people

Flash Settings Menu.

at night that clearly show both your

subjects and the night time backdrop. The

use of a tripod is recommended when

shooting with this setting.

ForceOff

· Slow Sync. + Red-Eye Use this mode for slow synchro shots with red-eye reduction.

3. Press the A C /A C button to select the following 6 modes:

· Red-Eye Reduction The camera emits a brief pre-flash before the picture is taken to reduce red-eye effects.

·

Force Off

Flash is turned off.

4. Press the button to confirm the

settings and enter the shooting screen.

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White Balance Setting

The white balance function allows adjustment of the color temperature for different light sources.

It can be adjusted in settings:

mode. Please follow the steps below to configure the

1. Press button to enter the White Balance menu.

·

Fluorescent

·

Fluorescent CWF

·

Incandescent

AAWWBB

2. Press the A C /A C button to select the following 8 modes:

·

AWB

·

Daylight

·

Cloudy

·

Manual WB

(Fully press the Shutter button

to detect the white balance

value)

·

Color Temp. (1900K~10000K)

Press the A C /A

C

button to “Adjust the K value”;

Press the A C button to exit

the K value.

3. Press the button to confirm the settings and exit the menu.

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Continuous Shot

This function can be adjusted in configure the settings:
1. Press the button to enter the Continuous Shot menu.

mode. Please follow the steps below to

·

Cont.Shot-High Speed (VGA)

For continuous shot with VGA

pixel.

Single

2. Press the A C /A C button to select the following 5 modes:

·

Single

Capture a single shot only.

·

Continuous Shot

Take several pictures at a time.

·

Cont.Shot-Fast (4M)

For continuous shot with 4M

pixels.

·

Time-Lapse

Take pictures based on the

preset interval (30sec/ 1min/

5min/ 10min).

3. Press the button to confirm the settings and exit the menu.
4. Press the Shutter button to start continuous shooting.

In Continuous Shot mode, the flash is automatically set to Force Off in order to achieve quick succession of shots.
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EV Settings

The EV function menu of the camera includes functions, such as EV (Exposure Value) Adjustment, ISO, Shutter Adjustment, Aperture Adjustment, etc. Using the appropriate function settings can improve your pictures.
Please follow the steps below to set:

1. Press the button to display the settings screen.

2. Press the A C /A C button to select the setting options.

3. Press the A C /A

C button to

adjust the option values.

4. Press the button to complete the setting and enter shooting mode.

EV Adjustment

Set up to adjust the picture brightness. In

the case of a very high contrast between

the photographed object and the

background, the brightness of the picture

can be appropriately adjusted. (Adjustable

in

Mode)

F2.8

1/50

0.3 EV 400 ISO

The adjustable range of exposure value is from EV -3.0 to EV+3.0.

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ISO Adjustment
ISO allows you to set the sensitivity of the camera sensor. Please use a higher ISO value in darker places and a lower value in brighter conditions. (Adjustable in
Mode).

Shutter Adjustment
For shutter speed, the camera may automatically set the aperture value corresponding to the manually set shutter speed so as to obtain a most suitable exposure value. The movement of object may be shown by adjusting the shutter speed. High shutter value can help you more clearly capture fast moving objects while low shutter value can better show the movement of objects. (Adjustable in
Mode).

F2.8 1/50

0.3 EV

400 ISO

Options for ISO value: Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 and 3200.

F2.8

1/50

-10..03 EEVV

400 ISO

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Aperture Adjustment

You can adjust the aperture size value.

Selecting a large aperture opening will

emphasize the point of focus and show

a blurry background and foreground. A

small aperture opening will keep both

the background and main object in clear

focus. (Adjustable in

Mode)

Using Quick Recording
In shooting mode, press the button to begin recording video.

F2.8

1/50 0.3 EV 400 ISO

After recording, press the button again or press the Shutter Button to stop recording. The camera will save the video and return to the shooting screen.

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i Button Function Menu

The Image Color Setting allows you to select different color effects.

It can be adjusted in

mode. Please

follow the steps below to configure the settings:

1. Press the button to select the Image Color Setting Menu.

2. Press the A C /A C button to select the Image Color Setting options.

( ) represents options that are available in Movie mode.

Normal

There are 20 Image Color options in photo shooting mode

:

Normal ( )

Sepia ( )

Vignetting

Vivid ( )

Partial Color-Red ( )

Salon

Japan Style

Partial Color-Blue ( )

Fish Eye

Italian Style French Style Punk

Partial Color-Yellow ( ) Partial Color-Green ( ) Negative

Reflection 4 Grids Stylish(2M)
Sketch

Black and White ( )

Dreamy

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PLAYBACK MODE

Viewing Photos and Videos

For viewing previously taken photos and videos on the LCD: 1. After pressing the button, the last photo or video clip taken will be displayed on
the LCD. 2. Press the A C /A C button to scroll through the photos or video clips stored in the
internal memory or on the memory card. 3. To play a selected video clip, press the button to enter the Movie Playback mode. An operation guide appears on the screen when playing back a video. Press the appropriate buttons to enable the corresponding functions.

Under Playback

Paused

Mute

00:00:47

1 2 3
4 5
00:01:23

00:00:47

6

7 8

9

00:01:23

10

1 Increase Volume 2 Pause 3 Fast Forward 4 Decrease Volume 5 Rewind
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6 Back to the beginning of the video 7 Play 8 Frame Forward 9 Cancel playback 10 Frame Backward

Thumbnail View
When in Playback Mode, rotate the Zoom Lever counter clockwise to the display thumbnail images of the photos and videos on the screen.

position to

W Zoom Out

T Zoom Out

1. Slide the Zoom Lever to switch between 3×3 and 4×4 thumbnails.

2. Press the A C /A

C /A C /A C buttons to select a picture or video clip to

view and press the button to restore it to the original size.

When the icon appears, it means this is a video file.
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Using Zoom Playback (for still pictures only)

When playing back photos, you can also use the Zoom Lever to zoom in on the photos 2 to 8 times.

1. Press the button to switch to Playback Mode.

2. Press the A C /A C button to select a picture to be zoomed in on.

3. Rotate the Zoom Lever clockwise to

to zoom in.

4. The screen will display the number of times and

area of the photo zooming operation.

x2

5. Press the A C /A

C /A C /A C buttons to navigate and select a part of the

image to be zoomed in on.

6. Press the button to return the image to its original scale.

Movie images cannot be magnified.
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Deleting Photos and Videos

In Playback Mode, press the A To delete photos or videos:

C button to delete your photos and videos.

1. Press the button to switch to Playback Mode.

2. Press the A C /A C button to select the photos and videos to be deleted.

3. Press the A

C button and the deletion screen is displayed.

Delete One Exit

4. Press the A C / A button to confirm.

C button to select Delete OneorExitand press the

Erased photos/video clips cannot be recovered.

Please refer to page 91 for instructions on deleting more than one image at a time.
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Slideshow
This setting allows you to view all the stored images as a slideshow. 1. Press the button to enter playback screen. 2. Press the button to enter slide option. 3. Press the A C /A C button to select the slideshow playing option orCancel
to return to the playback screen.
Cancel
4. Press the button to confirm the setting. The Continuous Capture Group Playback may be displayed by slideshow. Pictures rotate automatically during a slide show. Slide playing function supports movie playing.
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Continuous Capture Group Playback
Cont.Shot-High Speed (VGA) and Cont.Shot-Fast (4M) can make continuous capture for group image playback. 1. Press button to enter playback screen. 2. Press the A C /A C button to select Cont. Group. 3. Press to start playback.
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Animation Panorama Play
Panoramic Animation Playing is when full sized images are played in accordance with the shooting direction. After playing, it will automatically return to the initial panorama screen. 1. Press the button to enter Playback Screen. 2. Press the A C /A C button to select animated panoramic photos. 3. Press the button to play in selected shooting direction.

In the process of Panoramic Animation Playback, press the A stop playing and return to the Playback Screen.

C button ( ) to

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USING THE MENUS

Photo Setup Menu

Mode:

1. In Photo Shooting Mode, press the button to enter the Photo Setup
menu.

2. Press the A C /A

C button

to select the item to be set.

Expo Metering
Use this setting to select the “target” size of the camera’s field of view to be metered.

3. Press the A C /A C button to select an option and press the button to confirm.
Refer to the following pages for more details about each setting.

·

AiAE (Artificial Intelligence AE):

Evaluates the light intensity at

multiple points in the frame and

automatically determines the best

value for the light meter.

·

Spot: For metering the block

displayed in the center of the screen.

·

Center: For metering the object in

the center of the screen.

It can be adjusted in all modes except for Panorama Mode.
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Image Size
The size setting refers to the image resolution in pixels. A higher image resolution allows you to print that image in larger sizes without sacrificing the image quality.

·

Size: A3 printing

·

Size: A4 printing

·

Size: 4″x 6″ printing

·

Size: E-Mail

The larger the number of recorded pixels, the larger the file size and the fewer files that can be saved on your memory card.

·

Size: High quality printing

·

Size: Full size printing

·

Size: 16:9 display

·

Size: Poster printing

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OIS (Optical Image Stabilization)
This mode can help reduce photo blur caused by unsteady hands and low light.

Cont. AF (Continuous Auto-Focus)
Enable Continuous AF to be able to continuously focus automatically when taking pictures.

·

OIS: Off

·

OIS: On

Use this image stabilization mode in dark environments.

·

Cont.AF: Off

·

Cont.AF: On

Shooting in a windy or unstable environment (such as a moving vehicle) may cause blurry images.

It is recommended to turn off OIS when using a tripod.
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HDR (High Dynamic Range)
Use this setting to control wide dynamic image range when taking static pictures. Photos with extreme contrast of bright and dark areas will still maintain distinguishable detail and depth. (Use of a tripod is recommended with this setting)

Beautifier
Select an effect of the Face Beautifier Mode.

· Effect 1: Skin Soften

· Effect 2: Skin Soften+Eye Brightening

·

HDR: Off

·

HDR: On

· Effect 3: Skin Soften+Eye Brightening +Eye Enlargement

In a setting with extreme contrast (very dark or very bright), this

Please refer to P37 for more detailed instructions.

function can be used to shoot

better photos.

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Scene
Select the scene mode under the SCN mode.
Press SET To Select Scene Night Portrait
Please refer to P45 for more detailed instructions.

Shooting menu in the Photo Shooting Mode (O: Available X: Not Available)

Options

Photo Shooting Modes

OO O O O O OO O O O O XOO O O O XOO O O O XOO O O X XX X X X O

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Photo Shooting Settings Menu
Mode: 1. Press the button in Photo Shooting Mode and press the A C / A
select .

C button to

2. Press the button to enter the menu.

3. Press the A C /A enter the menu.

C button to select , and press the /A C button to

4. Press the A C /A

C button to select the item to be set and press the /A C

button to enter the menu.

5. Press the A C /A confirm.

C button to select an option and press the button to

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Quality
The Quality Setting can be used to adjust the image compression ratio.

AF Assist Beam
In a darker environment, AF Assist Beam can be turned on for better focus.

Quality

Best Fine Normal

Off

AF Assist Beam

On

There are three options for picture quality: · Best · Fine · Normal

Digital Zoom
Turn on or off the digital zoom.
Off On Digital Zoom

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Date Imprint
Include a Date/Time stamp on the photo image.

Date Imprint

Off Date Date/Time

· Off
· Date
· Date/Time
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Quick Review
This option enables a quick review of the photos immediately after they are taken. Each photo is displayed on the LCD based on the selected time.

Quick Review

Off
1 sec 2 sec 3 sec

There are 4 options: · Off · 1 sec · 2 sec · 3 sec

Custom Settings
Custom Settings stores the current photo shooting mode or scene mode and its parameters. The stored mode and parameters are retrieved in mode.
Custom Settings
Reset camera settings to custom settings mode.
No Yes
There are 2 options: · No · Yes

In mode, selectCustom Settingsthe camera will enter the setting menu as shown below:
Select one capture mode to define CS .

Save Exit

Auto Mode

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Movie Menu
Mode:
1. Rotate the mode dial to select and press the button to enter the Movie menu.

Expo Metering (Exposure Metering)
Use this setting to select the “target” size of the camera’s field of view to be metered.

Expo Metering: AiAE

Expo Metering: AiAE

·

AiAE (Artificial Intelligence AE):

2. Press the A C /A

C button to

select the item to be set.

Evaluates the light intensity at multiple points in the frame and automatically determines

3. Press the A C /A C button to select

the best value for the light

an option and press the button to

meter.

confirm.

·

Spot: For metering the block

displayed in the center of the

screen.

·

Center: For metering the

object in the center of the

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screen.

Movie Size

Set the image resolution used during video recording.

·

Size: 1080p 30fps

·

Size: 720p 60fps

Size: 1080p 30fps

·

Size: 720p 30fps

·

Size: 640×480 30fps

·

Size: High Speed Movie

The speed requirements for reading and writing high image pixel images to SD card are as follows:

No. Image Pixel Frame Recommendation Recording time (4GB) About

1 1920×1080 * 30

2

1280×720 *

60

3

1280×720 *

30

4

640×480

30

5

640×480

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Class 6 Class 6 Class 4 Class 4 Class 6

30 minutes 32 minutes 59 minutes 106 minutes 54 minutes

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  • The longest recording time is 29 minutes at one time.

OIS (Optical Image Stabilization)
This mode can help reduce photo blur caused by unsteady hands and low light.

When recording in higher pixel resolutions for extended periods of time, this can cause the camera to generate heat. This is not a camera malfunction.
When the video format is set as 640×480 (120fps), shooting time is 30 seconds, playback time is 2 minutes.
Sound recording is disabled when 640×480 120fps is chosen.

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·

OIS: Off

·

OIS: On

Use this image stabilization mode in dark environments.

Shooting in a windy or unstable environment (such as a moving vehicle) may cause blurry images.
It is recommended to turn off OIS when using a tripod.
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Movie Setting Menu

Mode:

1. Rotate the Mode Dial and select to enter the video recording screen.

2. Press the button, press the A C / A button to enter the Movie Setting menu.

C button to select , and press the

Press SET To Enter Menu

3. Press the A C /A enter the menu.

C button to select , and press the /A C button to

4. Select the item to be set and press the /A C button to enter the menu.

5. Press the A C /A confirm.

C button to select an option and press the button to

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Digital Zoom
Turn the Digital Zoom on or off.

Digital Zoom

Off

On

Custom Settings
Custom Settings stores the current movie mode and its parameters. The stored mode and parameters can be retrieved directly in mode.
Custom Settings
Reset camera settings to custom settings mode.
No
Yes

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Playback Menu

Mode:

1. Press the button to display the playback screen and press the button to enter the menu.

2. Press the A C /A

C button to

select the item to be set and press

the button to enter.

3. Press the A C /A C button to select an option and press the button to confirm.

Press SET To Confirm Normal Mode

Refer to the following pages for more details about each setting.

Playback Mode
Select , and press the the settings screen:

button to enter

Normal Mode: Display all images.

· Normal Mode: Display all images.

· Date Mode: Arranged by date.

· Cont. Photo Mode: Arranged by Cont. Photo Group.

The Date Folder is displayed in date order based on camera’s Date/Time Settings.

If there is no Continuous Shot image file

in memory, Continuous Shot Playback

mode cannot be enabled.

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HDR (High Dynamic Range)
With the HDR function, pictures that are overexposed may be corrected to optimize the highlights and lowlights captured to more accurately represent the actual scene.
Select , and press the button to enter the settings screen:

Touch-Up
The playback beauty feature allows for beautification using three individual effects.
Select , and press the button to enter the settings screen:

HDR

HDR Cancel

After using the HDR function, the

image will be saved as a new file and

the original file is still stored in the

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memory.

Red-Eye Reduction
Red-Eye Reduction Skin Soften Eye Brightening Eye Enlargement Cancel Using the Face Beautifier Mode allows you to select from one, two, or all three effects combined.

Rotate
You can use this setting to change the orientation of the picture. Select , and press the button to enter the settings screen:

Resize
This setting allows you to resize a picture to a particular resolution and saves it as a new picture. Select , and press the button to enter the settings screen:

Turn Right
Turn Right Turn Left Cancel
Videos and panoramic pictures cannot be rotated. The rotated picture file will replace the original photo.

Resize to 1024×768
Resize to 1024×768 Resize to 640×480 Cancel
This function can only be used to downsize photos to a lower resolution. Sizes of photos taken in panorama mode or rotated cannot be adjusted.
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Color
This setting allows you to change the picture color effect. The file is saved as a new photo and stored in memory together with the original photo. Press the button to enter the settings screen:

Cancel

There are 19 options available: Cancel Vivid Japan Style (8M) Italian Style (8M) French Style (8M) Punk (4M) Black and White

Sepia Partial Color-Red Partial Color-Blue Partial Color-Yellow Partial Color- Green Negative (8M) Dreamy

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Vignetting Salon Fish Eye Reflection 4 Grids – Stylish (2M)

Playback Settings Menu

Mode:
1. Press the A C /A
2. Press the A the menu.

button to show the playback screen, press the button, press the C button to select , and press the button to enter the menu.

C /A

C button to select , and press the /A C button to enter

Protect Delete DPOF Trim

3. Press the A C /A

C button to select the item to be set and press the /A C

button to enter the menu.

4. Press the A C /A confirm.

C button to select an option and press the button to

Refer to the following pages for more details about each setting.

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Protect
To prevent any pictures or videos from being accidentally erased, use this setting to lock one or all of the files.

Protect

One Date Folder Cont. Group
ReAslel t Reset

There are 5 options available:

· One:

Lock the selected photo or video if it is unprotected; unlock the selected photo or video if it is protected.

· Date Folder: Protect all photos in the Date Folder.

· Cont. Group: Protect all photos in the Cont. Photo Folder.

· All:

Lock all photos or videos.

· Reset:

Unlock all photos or videos.

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Delete
You can delete one or all photo/video files.

Delete

One Date Folder Cont. Group
All

There are 4 options available:

· One:

Delete one photo or video.

· Date Folder: Delete all photos in the Date Folder.

· Cont. Group: Delete all photos in the Cont. Photo Folder.

· All:

Delete all photos or videos

The ” ” indicator means a file is protected. File protection must be removed first before a file can be deleted.
Deleting files will cause DPOF settings to be reset.
When one photo in the Cont. Photo and Date Folders is protected, it will be kept but any other photos will be deleted.
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DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)
The DPOF feature allows you to compile and select a group of pictures that you would like to print and will save your selection on the memory card so that you can use the SD memory card to print without having to individually specify the photos you want to print.

Trim

The Trim Setting allows you to crop

photos and save them as new pictures.

1. SelectYesto confirm trim. Rotate

the zoom lever to select the aspect

ratio and press the A C /A

C/

A C /A C buttons to adjust the

part you want to trim.

DPOF

One All
Reset

The printer that supports DPOF is needed for printing.
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2. Press the button and theSave change?prompt appears. Select to change and save the picture. Select to cancel changes and return to the trim prompt screen.
The image cannot be clipped/ trimmed again once it has been clipped to 640X480. A trimmed picture cannot be trimmed again.

General Settings Menu

Mode:

1. Press the button in any mode, press the A C /A press the button to enter the menu.

C button to select , and

2. Press the A C /A the menu.

C button to select , and press the /A C button to enter

Sound Settings Power Saver Language World Time Date & Time

Auto English
Home 2019.03.21 00:00

3. Press the A C /A

C button to select the item to be set and press the /A C

button to enter the menu.

4. Press the A C /A confirm.

C button to select an option and press the button to

Refer to the following pages for more details about each setting.

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Sound Settings
With this setting you may adjust the sound volume.
Press the A C /A C button to adjust the volume and press the button to confirm your setting.

Power Saver
This setting allows you to save power and get the maximum possible running time for your camera’s batteries. It turns the LCD and camera off automatically after a certain period of inactivity.

Sound Settings Volume

Power Saver

Auto Normal
Best

Back
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· Auto

· Normal

· Best

Power LCD power off

Saver

time

Auto

3 min

Normal

1 min

Best

30 sec

Turn off time
5 min 3 min 1 min

Language
Refer to the “Reset your language” section on page 25.

Zone

The Zone setting is a useful function for your overseas trips. This feature enables you to display the local time on the LCD while you are abroad.

1. Press the A C /A

C button to

select the departure place ( ) and

destination ( ) fields.

2. Press the A C /A C button to select a city located in the same time zone as that of the field. Press the button to confirm settings.

Date/Time
Refer to the “Reset Date/Time” section on page 26.

LCD Brightness

Use this setting to adjust the brightness of your LCD.

Press the A C /A

C button to adjust

the brightness of screen and press the

button to confirm.

LCD Brightness

Norm+a2l +1
Normal -1 -2

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File Settings

Mode:

1. Press the button, press the A C /A button to enter the menu.

C button to select and press the

2. Press the A C /A the menu.

C button to select and press the /A C button to enter

3. Press the A C / A

C button to select the item to be set and press the /A C

button to enter the menu.

Format Copy to Card File Numbering Reset FW Version

X.XX

4. Press the A C /A confirm.

C button to select an option and press the

Refer to the following pages for more details about each setting.

button to

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Format
Please note: formatting enables you to delete all contents in the memory card and built-in memory, including protected photo and movie files.
Format Doing so will clear all data.
No Yes

Copy to Card
Use this setting to copy the files stored in the built-in memory to a memory card.
Copy to Card Copy files from built-in memory to the memory card.
No Yes

If you selectYesthe camera will format its memory.
If there is no memory card in the camera, the built-in memory will be formatted; if there is a memory card, only the card will be formatted.

If there is no card available in the camera, this function will not be displayed.

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File Numbering
After you take a picture or video clip, the camera will save it with a sequential number. You can use this to reset the file numbering to 1.
File Numbering
Create a new directory and reset the file number.
No
Yes

Reset
Use this setting to restore the camera to its original default settings.
Reset Reset camera settings to factory defaults.
No Yes

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FW Version
Use this setting to view the current camera firmware version.
FW Version Current Ver:1.XX
Back

When there is a new firmware version in the memory card, selectYesto update.
FW Version
Current Ver:1.XX New Ver.:2.XX Update Firmware?
Yes Cancel

NEW CAMERA OWNER / IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Thank you for purchasing your new KODAK PIXPRO AZ528 Astro Zoom camera. In an effort to provide you with the most up to date benefits and features of the AZ528, we strongly encourage you to register your new camera on our website: https://kodakpixpro.com/support/product-registration
Doing so will keep you informed of important updates, including firmware, features and other important information that pertain to the AZ528. Your information is always kept secure, is encrypted and is never sold, shared or used for any purposes other than for AZ528 camera specific notifications, unless you opt-in to receive other types of communications during the registration process.
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CONNECTION SETTINGS

Mode:

1. Press the button, press the A C /A button to enter the menu.

C button to select and press the

2. Press the A C /A the menu.

C button to select and press the /A C button to enter

3. Press the A C /A

C button to select the item to be set and press the /A C

button to enter the menu.

USB TV-System

PC NTSC

4. Press the A C /A confirm.

C button to select an option and press the

Refer to the following pages for more details about each setting.

button to

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Connecting to a Computer

You can use the Micro USB cable to connect the camera and copy (transmit) photos to a computer, printer or other device.

Setting the USB Mode

The camera’s Micro USB port can be set to connect with either a computer or a printer. The following steps will allow you to ensure that the camera is correctly configured to connect with a PC.

1. Press the A C /A enter the menu.

C button to selectUSBand press the /A C button to

2. Press the A C /A

C button to selectPCand press the button to confirm.

USB

PC Printer

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Transferring files to your computer
The computer will automatically detect the camera as a removable drive. Double-click the My Computer icon on the desktop to locate the removable drive and to copy folders and files in the drive to a directory on your PC as you would copy any typical folder or file. Follow the steps below to connect the camera to a computer. 1. Make sure the computer is turned on. 2. Connect one end of the supplied Micro USB cable to the Micro USB port on your
camera. 3. Connect the other end of the cable to an available USB port on your computer.
4. After the transmission is complete, disconnect the Micro USB cable according to the instructions specifying how to safely remove USB devices.
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Connecting to a PICTBRIDGETM Compatible Printer

PICTBRIDGETM technology allows printing of the photos saved in the memory card by the

printer.

To find out if a printer is PICTBRIDGETM

2. Press the A C /A

C button to

compatible, simply look for the

selectPrinterand press the

PICTBRIDGETM logo on the packaging

button to confirm.

or check the owner’s manual for

specifications. With the PICTBRIDGETM

function on your camera, you can print the captured photos directly to a

USB

PC

PICTBRIDGETM compatible printer using

Printer

the supplied Micro USB cable, without the

need for a PC.

Setting the USB Mode

The camera’s Micro USB port can be set to connect with either a PC or a Printer; the following steps will ensure that the camera is correctly configured to connect with a Printer.

1. Press the A C /A

C button to

selectUSBand press the /A C

button to enter the menu.

After the camera is reset, it will switch to PC mode automatically from USB mode.
See “PICTBRIDGETM” section on page 105.

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Connecting to your Printer
1. Make sure the printer is turned on.
2. Connect one end of the supplied Micro USB cable to the Micro USB port on your camera.
3. Connect the other end of the cable to the USB port on the printer.

If the camera is not connected to a PICTBRIDGETM compatible printer, the following error message will appear on the LCD.
Connection Failed!

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The error message above will also appear if the USB mode is set incorrectly, in which case you should disconnect the Micro USB cable, check the USB mode settings, ensure that the printer is turned on, and then try connecting the Micro USB cable again.

Using the PICTBRIDGETM Menu

After setting the USB mode to Printer, the PICTBRIDGETM menu will appear.
PictBridge Print (with Date) Print (without Date) Print Index Print DPOF Images Exit

Print (with Date)
If you have set the date and time on your camera, the date and time will be recorded and saved with each photo you take.
1. In the PICTBRIDGETM menu, selectPrint (with Date)and the screen as shown below appears.

Press the A C /A

C button to select

a menu item and press the /A C

button to enter the item.

Refer to the following sections for more detailed information on each setting.

01 Back

2. Press theA C /A C button to select a photo to be printed.

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3. Press the A C /A

C button to

select the number of copies for the

currently displayed photo.

4. Press the button and the following screen will appear.

Print (without Date)
Use this setting to print the photos without dates on them.
1. In the PICTBRIDGETM menu, selectPrint (without Date)and the screen as shown below appears.

Print (with Date)

Yes Cancel
5. SelectYesand press the button to confirm printing; selectCancel andpress the button to cancel printing.

01 Back

2. Press theA C /A C button to select a photo to be printed.

3. Press the A C /A

C button to

select the number of copies for the

currently displayed photo.

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4. Press the button and the following screen will appear.
Print (Without Date)
Yes Cancel

Print Index You can print all photos in the camera via this function. 1. In the PICTBRIDGETM menu,
selectPrint Indexand the screen as shown below appears.
Print Index

5. SelectYesand press the button to confirm printing; selectCancel andpress the button to cancel printing.

YYees Cancel
2. SelectYesand press the button to confirm printing; selectCancel andpress the button to cancel printing.

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Print DPOF Images
To use DPOF printing, you must select your photos for printing using the DPOF settings beforehand. See “DPOF” section on page 92.
1. In the PICTBRIDGETM menu, selectPrint DPOF Imagesand the screen as shown below appears.

Exit SelectExitto exit the PICTBRIDGETM menu. At this time, the messageRemove USB Cable!appears on the screen.
Remove USB Cable!

Print DPOF Images

Yes Cancel

Disconnect the Micro USB cable from the camera and printer.

2. SelectYesand press the button to confirm printing; selectCancel andpress the button to cancel printing.

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Video System

You can use the AV cable (which should be purchased separately) to connect the camera and the television for the video output. Connect one end of the AV cable to USB/AV port of the camera; connect the other end to AV-OUT port of the television. Adjust the format of the video output system according to your requirements, and the steps are as follows:

1. Press the A C /A

C button to selectTV-Systemand press the /A C

button to enter the menu.

2. Press the A C /A confirm.

C button to selectNTSC, and press the button to

TV-System

PAL NTSC

The video output system would change accordingly based upon the changes of the selected language.

NTSC: PAL:

English, Chinese (Traditional), Japanese, French, Korean, Russian, Vietnamese, Greek, Hungarian
German, Spanish, Italian, Chinese (Simplified), Portuguese, Swedish, Danish, Finnish, Indonesia, Norwegian, Dutch, Turkish, Polish, Thai, Croatian, Czech, Arabic, Hindi

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APPENDICES
Product Specifications

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Image Sensor
Lens

Type Effective Pixels Total Pixels Focal Length 35mm film equivalent F number Lens Construction Optical Zoom

Optical Zoom

Autofocus System Anti-Handshake Digital Zoom

1/2.3″BSI CMOS 16.35 Megapixels 16.76 Megapixels 4.3mm (Wide) — 223.6mm (Tele)
24mm (Wide) — 1248mm (Tele)
F2.8 (Wide) ~ F5.6 (Tele) 13 groups 15 elements 52x Normal: (Wide) 60cm ~ , (Tele) 300cm ~ ; Macro: 1cm ~ (Wide Only) TTL Autofocus Optical Image Stabilization 4x Digital Zoom (Combined Zoom: 208x)

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Number of Recording Pixels

Still Image

Movie

(4:3)

(3:2)

(16:9)

16MP: 4608 X 3456 10MP: 3648 X 2736 5MP: 2592 X 1944 3MP: 2048 X 1536 0.3MP: 640 X 480

14MP: 4608 X 3072

12MP: 4608 X 2592 2MP: 1920 X 1080

1920 X 1080 (30fps), 1280 X 720 (60fps/30fps), 640 X 480 (30fps), High-Speed Movie: 640 X 480 (120fps)

Image Compression Best, Fine, Normal

DCF, DPOF (Ver1.1) Support

Yes

Still File Format Image
Movie

Exif 2.3 (JPEG) MOV [Image: H.264; Audio: Linear PCM (Stereo)]

Shooting Modes

Auto Mode, Program AE, Shutter priority, Aperture priority, Manual Mode, Face Beautifier, Wi-Fi Mode, Scene Mode, Movie Mode, Custom Settings

Scene Mode

Handheld Night, Pet Mode, Sunset, Fireworks, Multi Exposure, Sport, Night Portrait, Landscape, Portrait, Snow, Children, Party, Panorama Mode

Detection Features Face, Smile, Blink, Cat, Dog

Photo Touch-up

Red-Eye Reduction, Skin Soften, Eye Brightening, Eye Enlargement

HDR

Yes

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Scan Panorama

Up to 360°

LCD

3.0 inch (460k Pixels)

Image Auto Rotation Yes

ISO Sensitivity

Auto, ISO100/200/400/800/1600/3200

AF Method

Single AF, Multi-AF (TTL 25-point), Object Tracking , Face-Detection

Exposure Metering Method

Artificial Intelligence AE (AiAE), Center-Weighted Average, Spot (Fixed to Center of Frame), Face AE

Exposure Control Method

Program AE (AE-Lock Available), Shutter Prior AE, Aperture Prior AE

Exposure Compensation

±3 EV in 1/3 Step Increments

Shutter Speed

1/2000 ~ 30 Seconds

Continuous Shot

Yes

Playback Modes

Single, Index (9/16 Thumbnails), Slide Show, Date, Continuous Shooting, Zoom (Approx. X 2 ~ X 8)

White Balance Control

Flash

Flash Method Flash Modes

AWB, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Fluorescent CWF, Incandescent, Manual WB, Color Temp. (1900K ~ 10000K)
Pop-up (Manual)
Force Off, Flash Auto, Fill Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync .+Red-Eye Reduction

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Recording Media
Multi-Language Support Jacks Wi-Fi Remote Viewfinder
Power
Shooting Capability (Battery Performance) Operation Environment Dimensions (W X H X D) Weight

Internal Memory: Approx. 8MB SD/SDHC Card (Up to 32GB Support) [MMC Card Not Supported] 27 Languages
AV-OUT/USB 2.0 (Micro 5 pin USB) Yes (802.11b/g/n) Yes (via smart device) Rechargeable Li-ion Battery LB-060, 3.7V 1100mAh, In-Camera Charging
Approx. 240 Shots (Based on CIPA Standards)
Temperature: 0 ~ 40°C, Humidity: 0 ~ 90%
Approx. 121.3 X 85.8 X 97.5mm (Based on CIPA Standards)
Approx. 508g (Body only)

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Prompts and Warning Messages

Message

Description

Action

Warning! Battery exhausted.

Camera battery is depleted. It is a warning indicating that the camera is going to shut off.

Charge battery or replace with a charged battery.

Lens obstruction, Re-start Camera.

The lens is jammed or some foreign object is preventing the lens from functioning properly.

Turn off the camera and restart it to reset the lens.

Suggest using tripod.

When continuous exposure is enabled, this prompt message is displayed when the photo shooting screen is displayed for the first time.

The message will disappear after 2 seconds.

Built-in memory error!

An error has occurred in the built in memory.

Try shutting off the camera and turning it on again.

Improper alignment. The offset is too big for panorama

Please try again.

shooting.

Keep the camera steady while shooting to maintain alignment.

Warning! Do not turn off your camera during update!

The message appears during the firmware update process.

The message disappears after the camera update and restart.

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Message Remove USB Cable! Connection Failed! Write Protect !
Card Full !
Memory Full !

Description

Action

Indicates that you can disconnect the Micro USB cable.

The message disappears after you disconnect the Micro USB cable.

Failure to connect to PC, printer, or TV-system.

Remove cable, reinsert cable, and retry connection.

The SD card is locked.

Turn off camera and remove SD card. Slide tab on the side of card to unlock.

The memory of the SD card is full.

Either delete photos or videos to create room on the card, or replace with another card that has available memory.

The camera’s internal memory Erase files or insert a memory

is full.

card that has available memory.

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Message

Description

Action

Card Error !

The card cannot be recog- Check that the SD card is nized after being formatted. compatible with the camera.

Card is not formatted.

An error has occurred with the memory card.

Format the memory card. This will erase all data on the card; be sure to copy the data from the card onto another device if you wish to keep it.

Slow access

When a card lower than Class 4 is recording movie above HD, the writing speed will be slower and the recording will not continue.

Replace SD card with a Class 4 or higher card.

Cannot write to SD card.

The camera cannot write to the SD card.

Turn off the camera. Remove and reinsert the SD card and turn the camera on to try again. Check if the SD card is in a locked position, or if the memory is full.

No Red-Eye Detected!

No red-eye is detected when The message will disappear

selecting Red-Eye Removal after 2 seconds and return to the

in Playback Touch-up.

touch-up menu.

This image cannot be edited.

The file format does not sup- The message will disappear

port editing or the edited

after 2 seconds and return to the

file cannot be edited again. original image.

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Message
Exceeded maximum folder number.

Description
The folder number in the card exceeds the maximum folder number (999).

Action
Copy the data to your PC, and format the memory card.

Too many

During Playback by Date, the images

pictures for fast exceed specifications so it is not possible

processing.

to play by date.

The message will disappear after 2 seconds and return to Thumbnail 3×3 mode.

Unable to recognize files.
No Picture!
No continuous group file.
Protected! Undeletable!

The format of the file viewed is not supported or the file is damaged and cannot be recognized properly.
When the play button is pushed and there are no files on memory card or in camera.
When the camera switches from Playback Mode to Cont. Playback Mode, and there are no continuous group files, this message will be displayed.
The file is protected and cannot be deleted.

This message will only disappear after the file is deleted.
The message will disappear after 2 seconds and return to previous screen. The message will disappear after 2 seconds and return to Thumbnail 3×3 mode. Unlocked file under “Protect”, and make sure SD card is unlocked.

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Troubleshooting

Problem
Camera does not turn on
Camera turns off suddenly during operation

Possible Causes The battery has been depleted. The battery is not inserted correctly.
The batteries have been depleted.

The picture is blurry

Camera shakes while taking a picture.

Images and video files cannot be saved

The SD memory card is full. The memory card is locked.

Solution
Recharge the battery. Correctly reinstall the battery.
Recharge the battery. Make sure the camera is actually shutting off and not entering Power Save Mode, where the LCD will turn off after the camera has been idle for a period of time. Turn on OIS feature. Please use tripod for high magnification (above 15X) optical zoom. If you are holding the camera, be sure to use both hands.
Use another memory card or delete unnecessary files. Unlock the memory card.

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Problem
Images will not print from the connected printer
Saving data to memory card is slow

Possible Causes
The camera is not connected to the printer correctly. The printer is not PICTBRIDGETM compatible. The printer is out of paper or ink. The printer paper is jammed.
Using a memory card below Class 4 may result in slower recording times.

Solution
Check the connection between the camera and printer.
Use a PICTBRIDGETM compatible printer.
Load paper into the printer or replace the ink cartridge in the printer.
Remove the jammed paper.
Use a memory card with write Class 4 or higher than 4 to improve performance.

Cannot write to the memory card

The SD memory card has been locked.

Release the write lock of the memory card or replace with another card.

Too many movies to process

The number of pictures or folders in the memory card exceed the specifications, so the playback of data folder can not be displayed.

Delete unwanted files.

The flash icon appears on the LCD

Current shooting environment requires flash.

Turn on flash.

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When shooting with stacked filters attached, the corners of the photo may turn dark (Vignetting effect) because the filter holder blocks light from reaching the camera image sensor; especially, at wide angle zoom control settings. Please take test shots and review the results when using stacked filters.
If you choose to change the factory assigned, random Wi-Fi® password on your AZ528 camera, please be sure to update and enter the new randomly assigned password on your smart device. Some smart devices will automatically remember and save any previously entered Wi-Fi® password. Be sure to clear the old password on your smart device manually before attempting to connect the AZ528’s Wi-Fi® to your device. (Depending upon your smart device make and model, operation may vary, so please refer to your smart device user manual and instructions.

iOSTM Example

AndroidTM Example

1 2 1

3

2

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Memory Card Compatibility Refer to the chart below for compatible types of SD cards (: Compatible X: Not Compatible)

micro SD

micro SDHC

Format FAT12, 16 FAT32 Capacity Up to 2GB 4~32GB

micro SDXC
exFAT 64GB~2TB

Conversion adapter to
SD card

SD
FAT12, 16 Up to 2GB

SDHC
FAT32 4~32GB

SDXC
exFAT 64GB~2TB

Compatibility

X

X

X

X

It indicates that the writing speed class will be displayed on the memory card.
Use a memory card with the appropriate writing speed for the video recording mode to be recorded. (O: Recommended X: Not recommended)

Speed Class

UHS Speed Class

Video Speed Class

4K

Video Recording

FHD

HD

VGA

90MB/sec

V90

O

O

O

O

60MB/sec

UHS-III V60

O

O

O

O

30MB/sec

UHS-I V30

O

O

O

O

10MB/sec Class 10

V10

O

O

O

O

6MB/sec Class 6

V6

X

O

O

O

4MB/sec Class 4

X

X

X

O

2MB/sec Class 2

X

X

X

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