DXG-581V User`s Manual
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3. 1 4 7 9 Turn on the video camera and press the MODE button to display the SETUP mode Press the joystick up down to highlight the Frequency option Press the center joystick button to display the submenu Press the joystick left right to select 50 Hz or 60 Hz Press the center joystick button to confirm EJ Setup Default 5 Default D Language Frequency Al 5042 GORE Select Ok Selectt Ok Press the MENU button to return to the main menu Date time See section 2 6 1 Setting the date and time 59 5 Installing the software Read this section to learn how to install the software for the camera 5 1 NewSoft VideoWorks Presto Video Works is an advanced software application for editing video To install NewSoft VideoWorks 1 Insert the supplied CD into the CD ROM drive 2 If the CD ROM does not automatically boot use Windows Explorer to execute the InstallMgr exe file in the root directory The following screen is displayed Software Installer Install button insel Sa a a 3 Click the Install button to begin the installation process and follow the instructions on screen More information about NewSoft VideoWorks can be found in the help files when the application is started 60 5 2 NewSoft Mr Photo NewSoft Mr Photo is an advanced photo editing software application To install NewSoft Mr Photo 1 Insert the supplied CD into the CD ROM drive 2 If
4. 1 Move up to enlarge the current file and down fully to display the pictures in thumbnail mode 2 Press inwards once to turn all OSD icons off Press again to display file information Press a third time to display the help diagram that illustrates button functions In Movie Voice Recorder and Photo Playback modes press to enter playback button CI mode but Press to display main OSD menus MENU TON Mode Use to toggle Movie Voice button Recorder Photo and SETUP modes MODE Macro Move the switch to the position switch to enable Macro mode 1 4 8 About the LEDs The following table describes the camera LEDs 10 Red Blinking Self timer is activated Red Blinking 2 seconds self timer Rapidly remaining Red Blinking Self timer is activated Red Blinking 2 seconds self timer Rapidly remaining 2 Getting started Read this section to learn how to start using the video camera This section covers basic functions such as switching on inserting the battery and memory cards and configuring preliminary settings See later chapters for advanced functions 2 1 Inserting an SD card sold separately An SD card can be installed in the video camera to provide additional storage space for still images video clips or other files 1 Open the LCD screen cover and open the SD card compartment cover Insert an SD card making sure the contacts are facing downwards 11 ress do
5. sensitivity Color effects Color B amp W Sepia Lens Fixed lens Wide F 3 2 f 7 5mm Focus range Normal 1 5m infinity Macro 22cm 23cm Tolerance 1cm Still image Formats JPEG EXIF DPOF Resolution 3M 5M 8M Firmware interpolation 63 General Movie clips Zoom Audio Recording TFT Monitor LED Light White balance EV compensation Self timer PC interface TV out format 64 Format H 264 MOV Resolution CIF 30fps 480P 60fps 720P 30fps 1080P 30 fps Movie Digital Zoom 4X 1080P 2X Digital Zoom Camera Digital Zoom 4X Yes 2 5 TFT 640 x 240 pixels Effect range 0 5 1 0m Movie On Off Camera On Off Auto Sunny Cloudy Tungsten Fluorescent 2 0 EV 2 0 EV Off 5 10 seconds USB 2 0 high speed NTSC PAL HDMI General Shutter Electronic Shutter 2 1 2000 second Auto power off Off 1 min 5 min Power supply Li ion battery NP 60 Dimension 36 3 W x 96 6 H x 65 6 D mm Weight Approx 115 5g without batteries Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice 65 Troubleshooting Cannot turn on the video camera The camera suddenly turns off The captured image is not stored in memory 66 The batteries are not inserted correctly The battery has no power The auto power off function was enabled The camera is running out of battery power Before the image is saved the po
6. 2 Using the macro function This function can capture subjects close to the lens In macro mode subjects can be as close as 22 23 cm While in Photo or Movie Voice Recorder mode move the Macro button on the side of the video camera to activate macro function and an icon Q displays on the LCD screen Move the macro button again to return to normal mode 3 1 3 Using the zoom function The camera is equipped with 4x digital zoom Move the scroll wheel up to get closer to a subject Move the scroll wheel down to move away from a subject Note Digital zoom function is disabled when the camera is connected to TV 3 14 Using the White light LED Use the white light LED to illuminate subjects in dark environments Press the left button to toggle the LED light on or off An icon displays on the screen when activated 3 1 5 Quick access controls You can also make adjustments to exposure and lighting settings by pressing the joystick up and down In Movie Voice Recorder and Photo modes press the joystick up down to adjust the EV compensation setting Press the right button to choose the movie image resolution 29 3 2 Photo mode Use Photo mode to capture still pictures and store them in the internal memory or on an SD card 3 2 1 Photo mode icons Use the following picture to familiarize yourself with the Photo mode icons and symbols 0 0 0 3 Remaining number of photos EV compensation indicator N
7. Photo Select Ok 3 Press the Menu button to stop the autoplay 32 4 6 4 DPOF Use the DPOF Digital Print Order Format function to tag pictures stored in the memory card with print information 1 Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Photo mode Press the Playback button and then press the MENU button to display the Photo Playback menu Press the joystick up down to highlight the DPOF option Press the center joystick button to display the submenu Photo Delete All Select Ok Press the joystick left right to select V and press the center joystick button Press the MENU button to return to the main menu a DPOF fi icon is displayed to show that the file is ordered to print Autoplay cs FA 4 Select Ok gt AR 100 0001 Press the Playback button again to exit the image 53 Notes 1 A memory card is required for DPOF function 2 If DPOF is set all photos are ordered to print 4 7 System menu The system menu is used to configure miscellaneous camera functions 4 7 1 Setting the beep See section 2 6 3 Setting the beep 4 7 2 Histogram mode Use this function to display a histogram graph on LCD screen This function can help you capture a better photo video clip 1 Turn on the video camera and press the MODE button to display the SETUP mode 2 Press the joystick up down to highlight the Histogram option Press the center joystick button to display the submenu
8. Press the center joystick button to confirm Press the Playback button to return to Voice mode 2 9 Taking viewing pictures 2 9 1 Taking a still picture 1 Turn on the camera and press the Mode button to switch to Photo mode Photo mode 2 Use the LCD screen to frame the picture 3 Press the center joystick button to capture the image 4 The picture is automatically saved with a unique file name 23 2 9 2 Viewing images 1 In Photo mode press the Playback button and the most recent image displays on the LCD screen Playback mode 2 Press the joystick left right to select the images 3 Move the scroll wheel up to zoom in the picture Then you can use the joystick to move the image up down or left right 4 Move the scroll wheel down fully zoomed out to view thumbnails of all stored files and then use the joystick to select the thumbnail images 5 Press the scroll wheel inwards to view the image in full screen mode Press again to view the file information and again to view the button function illustration 6 Press the Playback button again to return to Photo mode 24 2 10 Connecting to a computer Read this section to learn how to transfer files to a PC show the video clips or photos on TV DVD Connect the video camera to a computer with the USB cable provided Connect the video camera to a standard TV as shown with the AV cable provided 25 2 12 Connecting toa HDTV Read thi
9. in any important occasion such as a wedding ceremony or an overseas trip do test the DV camera beforehand to ensure that it functions properly Any additional loss caused by the malfunction of this product such as costs of photography or any loss of benefit generated by the photography is not the responsibility of the manufacturer and no compensation will be given for it Copyright information Observe No Photography notices in certain locations In these cases you cannot record any live performance improvisation or exhibits even for personal purposes Any transfer of pictures or memory card data must be conducted under the constraints of copyright law IX 1 Introducing the camera Read this section to learn about the features and functions of the video camera This chapter also covers system requirements package contents and descriptions of the hardware components 1 1 System requirements The video camera requires a PC with the following specifications Windows Vista 32 bit XP 2000 operating system Intel Pentium 4 2 8GHz CPU or higher 3GHz recommended At least 512 MB of RAM or higher 1GB recommended Standard USB 1 1 port or higher At least 64MB or greater video card At least 200MB of available disk space Note A USB 1 1 port will enable you to transfer files to and from your host PC but transfer speeds will be much faster with a USB 2 0 port 1 2 Features The video camera offers a variety of
10. select the video clips Then press the center joystick button to play back the video clip 3 To pause while playing back the video clip press the Joystick up 4 Press the joystick right for fast forward playback 2X 4X 8X or 16X the left for fast rewind 2X 4X 8X or 16X and the down for slow forward 1 2X 1 4X 1 8X or 1 16X 5 When viewing the video clip move the scroll wheel up and down to adjust the volume 6 Press the center joystick button to stop playing 7 Press the Playback button again to return to Movie mode 20 2 8 Recording playing voice 2 8 1 Recording a voice file 1 Turn on the video camera and switch to Voice mode 2 Press the Shutter button to start recording 3 Press the Shutter button again to stop recording 4 The voice file will automatically be saved with a unique file name 21 2 8 2 22 Playing back a voice file In Voice mode press the Playback button and the most recent file is displayed on the LCD screen 6 100 0004 0001 0001 Can m C Press the joystick left right to select the voice file you want to play Press the center joystick button to playback the voice file When playing a voice file use the scroll wheel to adjust the volume Press the joystick up to pause playing and press again to continue Press the center joystick button again to stop playback Press the joystick down to delete the current file
11. the CD ROM does not automatically boot use Windows Explorer to execute the InstallMgr exe file in the root directory The following screen is displayed Software Installer stall N WE EZ a Ca nl Install button fetal AIERITA 3 Click the Install button to begin the installation process and follow the instructions on screen More information about NewSoft Mr Photo can be found in the help files when the application is started 61 5 3 Quick Time Quick Time is an easy to use application for playing the video clips stored in the camera or on the SD MMC card To install the Quick Time 1 2 Insert the supplied CD into the CD ROM drive If the CD Rom does not automatically boot use Window Explore to execute the InstalMgr exe file in the root directory The following screen is displayed Software Installer a NewSonpeideoWorks a E Son install run Me Install button e oaar a Click the Install button to begin the installation process and follow the instructions on screen More information about Quick Time can be found in the help files when the application is started 62 Appendix Specifications General Imaging sensor 1 2 5 CMOS 5 0 Megapixel sensor Active pixels 5 0 Megapixel Storage media Internal Built in 32 MB flash memory Available memory space for image storage is approx 7MB External SD Card SDHC compatible Up to SDHC 8GB Class6 Sensor Auto
12. the Protect option and press the center joystick button Then playback screen appears again Press the joystick up down to locate the file you want to protect and press the center joystick button to confirm A lock icon is displayed to show that the file is protected Movie Delete All Select Ok Select Set fm Note To unlock a file repeat the above steps The lock icon disappears when the file is unlocked 3 Press the MENU button again to exit the menu 42 4 3 Voice recorder menu When in Voice Recorder mode press the MENU button to show the Voice Recorder option menu 4 3 1 Capture mode Use this function to select to record sounds or video clips 1 Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Movie mode 2 Press the MENU button and use the joystick up down to highlight the Capture Mode option Press the center joystick button to display the submenu 3 Press the joystick left right to select Voice recorder or Movie mode Press the center joystick button to confirm Camcorder Camcorder Capture Mode MM Select Ok 4 Select Ok 4 Press the MENU button again to exit the menu 43 4 4 Voice playback menu Use the playback menu to manage the files stored in the internal memory or on the SD card 44 1 Delete All Use this function to delete all files at a time 1 Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Voice mode Press the Playback button and then press the MENU butt
13. DXG 581V User s Manual DXG USA Table of Contents EMO a vi About this MANUAL cscccroscsscasscesceasascarcenonecesenneeaseenscesneenaacans vi ONE vi ELIO in vii Before YOU Start i iiniainalane ix Introducing the camera ccccccssssssseees 1 1 1 System requirements uenseesesssnnnnnnnnnnsnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnn 1 Lo edilizi 1 1 3 Unpacking the video Came d cccccccccsssssssssssssseees 2 1 4 Aboutthe camera sins 3 1 4 1 Front VIEW neuen 3 1 4 2 TOPPA rica 3 1 4 3 Bottom VIEW sesicrnesveucsanssincracavensesanaevccodveoccts 4 1 4 4 RER YCW aaoi eo 4 1 4 5 Lovere 5 1 4 6 Back VIEW era 5 1 4 7 Adjusting the LCD display 6 1 4 8 About the LEDS M 10 Getting started agi 11 2 1 Inserting an SD card rrrrrrrrrrrrereriricicio rene 11 2 2 Inserting the battery 0 ccccccccccssssssssssssseesseeeeeeecs 13 2 3 Charging the battery cccccccccssssssssssssesseseeeeeeees 14 2 4 Turning on the video camera 14 ii Ber hanging MOdeS eeeessssosssseccccccccccccossssseceeeccccceee 14 2 6 Before you start cccccccccccccccrssssnssssssssccsceeccccees 15 26 1 Setting the date and time 15 2 6 2 Setting the language nun 16 2 6 3 DOCS CNS Deep 17 2 7 Shoot playback vVideo ccccccccccsssssssssssssssecccecececs 18 2 7 1 Shooting a video Clip 18 27 2 Playing the video clip 20 2 8 Recording playing VOICE
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15. e date and time Turn on the video camera and press the Mode button to display the Setup menu Press the joystick up down to highlight the Date Time option Press the center joystick button to view the submenu Date Time i ae Auto PowerOff amp TV standard Select Ok Select Ok Press the joystick left right to highlight each field Then press the center joystick button to confirm 08 09 04 14 30 06 4 Select Ok Press the joystick up down to adjust the value Then press the center joystick button to save your changes 15 2 6 2 16 Press the MENU button to exit Setting the language Turn on the video camera and press the Mode button to display the Setup menu Press the joystick up down to highlight Language Press the center joystick button to confirm E9 Setup EQ Setup Histogram Auto PowerOff TV standard Select Ok Language Frequency Select Ok Press the joystick left right to select the following languages English Traditional Chinese Simplified Chinese German Italian Spanish French Turkish Portuguese Dutch Japanese Russian Korean and Arabic After the language is selected press the center joystick button to confirm Format English Frequency Hz Select Ok Press the MENU button to exit 2 6 3 Setting the beep Turn on the video camera and press the Mode button to switch to Setup menu Press the up down buttons to highlight Bee
16. e file 5 ey Play Pause indicator 6 P E Voice recorder mode indicator 7 Battery status indicator 8 File protect indicator 9 Movie voice recorder playback mode icon 9 100 0004 Displays the file number of the video clip or voice file 33 3 4 Photo Playback mode Use Photo Playback mode to review all the image files stored in the video camera 3 4 1 Photo Playback mode icons Refer to the following picture to familiarize yourself with the Photo Playback mode icons and symbols Displays the number of current image the total number of saved images 1 0001 0001 Memory status indicator g SD card indicator Internal memory indicator 3 100 0001 Displays the file number of the photo 4 Battery status indicator File protect indicator Playback mode icon DPOF Digital Print Order Format indicato 3 5 Thumbnail mode When in Photo Playback or Movie Playback modes move the scroll wheel down to show images as thumbnails 1 Turn on the video camera and make sure it is in Photo Playback or Movie Voice Playback mode 2 The most recent image video clip voice file displays on the screen Press the scroll wheel down to view six thumbnails images video clips voice file on the LCD screen 0006 0006 100 0004 0006 0006 or na io Mr Psa _ a n a a e E AP S He ee Lal N T l m q AI y 100 0013 J 00 01 15 3 Use the joystick to
17. features and functions including e HD Digital camcorder e Digital camera max 8 Megapixels e Voice Recorder Additionally the camera also has 4X digital zoom Audio Video out HDMI Output and USB mass storage feature acking the video camera owing items should be present in the package If any item is g or appears damaged contact your dealer immediately User manual USB A V cable Pow er cable CD ROM Driver and application so ftw are Battery charger Li ion battery 1 4 About the camera Refer to the following illustrations to familiarize yourself wit buttons and controls of this video camera 1 4 1 Front view Lens LED light Self timer LED HDMI USB AV connector 14 2 Top view Tripod mount SD card compartment cover 144 Right view LCD screen cover Power button LCD screen cover SD card compartment cover 145 Left view Battery compartment cover 1 4 6 Back view Joystick Shutter button Power LED Scroll wheel Playback button Menu button Mode button 14 7 Adjusting the LCD display Flip and twist the LCD screen as shown when capturing a still image or recording a video clip See the table below for a description of each button s function Button Name Function Power Press and hold to turn power on off o button POWER P In Movie mode press up down to adjust the EV co
18. highlight an image a video clip or a voice file 4 Then press the center joystick button to view the image or playback the video clip voice file in full screen mode 5 Move the scroll wheel down to return to thumbnail view 3 6 USB mode You can use USB mode to connect to a host PC When connecting to a host PC the video camera displays as a removable drive in Windows Explorer 36 4 Using the menus Read this section to learn how to configure the camera settings and use the advanced features 4 1 Movie menu When in Movie mode press the MENU button to show the Movie options menu 4 1 1 White balance Use this option to correct color difference for different lighting conditions When white balance is set to Auto the video camera automatically compensates for different lighting conditions 1 Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Movie mode 2 Press the MENU button and press the joystick up down to highlight the White Balance option Press the center joystick button to display the submenu 3 Press the joystick left right to select Auto Sunny Cloudy Tungsten or Fluorescent Press the center joystick button to confirm Camcorder White Balance 4 Effect a Bis Camcorder Effect DO Night Mode Capture Mode Select Ok Night Mode Capture Mode 4 Select Ok 4 Press the MENU button again to exit the menu 37 4 1 2 Color effect The camera can capture videos in standard col
19. ighlight the Night Mode option Press the center joystick button to display the submenu 3 Press the joystick left right to select Off or Night mode option Press the center joystick button to confirm Camera Camera White Balance 4 White Balance Effect BO Effect BO Pe ji Py Selftimer Selftimer amp Select 0Ok Select Ok 4 Press the MENU button again to exit the menu 48 4 5 4 Self timer Use the self timer function to take a photo of yourself L 2 Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Photo mode Press the MENU button and press the joystick up down to highlight the Self timer option Press the center joystick button to display the submenu Press the joystick left right to select Off 5 seconds or 10 seconds options Press the center joystick button to confirm Camera White Balance Effect BO _ Camera White Balance Night Mode Selftimer Select Ok Press the MENU button again to exit the menu 49 4 6 Photo playback menu 4 6 1 Delete All Use this function to delete files 1 Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Photo mode Press the Playback button and then press the MENU button to display the Photo Playback menu 2 Press the joystick up down to highlight the Delete All option 3 Press the center joystick button to display the submenu 4 Press the joystick left right to select the tick icon and then press the center joystic
20. ight mode indicator Ev 3 ial Effect indicator 2 5 T White balance indicator 6 Memory status indicator SD card indicator Internal memory indicator 7 se LED light indicator 8 5M File size indicator 9 Battery indicator 10 Bm Histogram indicator 11 a Macro indicator 12 Self timer indicator 13 Photo mode indicator 14 Zoom indicator 3 2 2 Using the macro function See section 3 1 2 Using the macro function 3 2 3 Using the zoom function See section 3 1 3 Using the zoom function 3 24 Using the White light LED See section 3 1 4 Using the White light LED 3 2 5 Quick access controls See section 3 1 5 Quick access controls 31 3 3 Movie voice Playback mode Use Movie Playback mode to review all the movie files stored in the video camera 3 3 1 Movie voice playback mode icons Refer to the following pictures to familiarize yourself with the Movie Playback mode icons and symbols Movie mode Voice recorder mode ee SEa Zu u i Al 500 sa 1 Movie mode See the table below for a description of each icon and symbol 0001 0001 Displays the number of current movie 1 voice file total number of recorded video clips and voice files 2 Volume level 32 Memory status indicator 3 SD card indicator u Internal memory indicator 4 The length of every video clip or voic
21. k button to delete Autoplay ie Select Ok Select Ok 5 Press the MENU button again to exit the menu Note Once deleted files cannot be recovered so make sure you have a backup before you delete Files that have been protected will not be deleted You have to unlock the files first before deleting them 50 4 6 2 Protect Use this function to protect files 1 Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Photo mode Press the Playback button and then press the MENU button to display the Photo Playback menu 2 Press the joystick up down to select the Protect option Then playback screen appears again Press the joystick up down to locate the file you want to protect and press the center joystick button to confirm A lock icon is displayed to show that the file is protected Select Ok Select Set Note To unlock a file repeat the above steps The lock icon disappears when the file is unlocked 3 Press the MENU button again to exit the menu SI 4 6 3 Autoplay The camera includes a slide show function which displays each image in turn with a regular interval between pictures 1 Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Photo mode Press the Playback button and then press the MENU button to display the Photo Playback menu 2 Press the joystick up down to highlight the Autoplay option and press the center joystick button to confirm The images will be displayed automatically B
22. mpensation press right to select video resolution press left to turn on off the white light LED Then press the center joystick button to begin stop filming In Voice Recorder mode press the center joystick button to begin stop recording In Photo mode press the joystick up down to adjust the EV compensation press right to select image size and press left to turn on off the white light LED Then press the center joystick button to take a photo In Movie Voice Photo Playback mode press left right to select files to replay Press up to pause playback Press down to activate the delete submenu Press left right to select the file to Joystick be deleted then press the center joystick button to delete the file In SETUP mode press the joystick up down and press the center joystick button to select menu items I fasi DISP Ww Scroll wheel In Movie and Photo modes move up to zoom in and down to zoom out Press inwards once to turn all OSD icons off Press again to display the help diagram that illustrates button functions In Movie Voice Playback mode 1 Move up and down to adjust playback volume during replaying Move down to display the video clips in thumbnail mode 2 Press inwards once to turn all OSD icons off Press again to display file information Press a third time to display the help diagram that illustrates button functions In Photo Playback mode
23. nu 4 7 5 Format Use this function to format the current storage media This format action will delete everything on the media 1 Turn on the video camera and press the MODE button to display the SETUP mode Press the joystick up down to highlight the Format option Press the center joystick button to display the submenu Press the joystick left right to select the cross or tick icon and press the center joystick button to confirm E Setup E Setup Format ss RI PRA Language Frequency Hz Frequency mal Select Ok 4 Select Ok The current media memory card or internal memory is formatted Press the MENU button to return to the main menu 57 4 7 6 Default Use this option to reset all settings to the default settings 1 Turn on the video camera and press the MODE button to display the SETUP mode 2 Press the joystick up down to highlight the Default option Press the center joystick button to display the submenu 3 Press the joystick left right to select the cross or tick icon and press the center joystick button to confirm EJ Setup Format a COES Default AI IE Language Frequency mal Frequency Hz Select Ok Select Ok 4 Press the MENU button to return to the main menu 4 7 7 Language See section 2 6 2 Setting the language 58 4 7 8 Frequency Use the Frequency option to set the frequency system for your area To set the frequency
24. on to display the Movie Voice Playback menu 2 Press the joystick up down to select Delete All options Press the center joystick button to display the submenu 3 Press the joystick left right to select the tick icon and press the center joystick button to delete DB Movie Movie Delete All a I lt Select Ok Select Ok 4 Press the MENU button again to exit the menu Note Once deleted files cannot be recovered so make sure li have a backup before you delete Files that have been protected will not be deleted You have to unlock the files first before deleting them 44 4 4 2 Protect Use this function to lock files to prevent accidental deletion 1 Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Voice mode Press the Playback button and then press the MENU button to display Movie Voice Playback menu 2 Press the joystick up down to highlight the Protect option and press the center joystick button Then playback screen appears again Press the joystick up down to locate the file you want to protect and press the center joystick button to confirm A lock if icon is displayed to show that the file is protected 6 100 0004 0001 0001 Delete All Bu Select Ok T Note To unlock a file repeat the above steps The lock icon disappears when the file is unlocked 3 Press the MENU button again to exit the menu 45 4 5 Photo menu In Photo mode press the MENU button to show the Photo option
25. or black and white and sepia tone 1 38 Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Movie mode Press the MENU button and use the joystick up down to highlight the Effect option Press the center joystick button to display the submenu Press the joystick left right to select Color B amp W or Sepia Press the center joystick button to confirm fs Camcorder White Balance 4 White Balance Effect m Night Mode 2 Night Mode Capture Mode Capture Mode Select Ok Select Ok Press the MENU button again to exit the menu 4 1 3 Night mode Use this function to shoot a video clip with better quality in dark environments 1 Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Movie mode 2 Press the MENU button and use the joystick up down to highlight the Night Mode option Press the center joystick button to display the submenu 3 Press the joystick left right to select Off or Night mode option Press the center joystick button to confirm Camcorder White Balance White Balance Effect n Night Mode E Capture Mode Capture Mode is Select Ok Select Ok 4 Press the MENU button again to exit the menu 39 4 1 4 Capture mode Use this function to select to record sounds or video clips 1 Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Movie mode 2 Press the MENU button and use the joystick up down to highlight the Capture Mode option Press the center joystick button
26. p Press the center joystick button to confirm Beep X Auto PowerOff TV standard Tay Select Ok Press the joystick left right to select the tick cross icon and press the center joystick button to enable disable the beep function C Histogram Au Auto PowerOff amp TV standard TU 4 gt Select Ok Press the MENU button to exit 17 2 7 Shoot playback video 2 7 1 Shooting a video clip 1 Turn on the video camera and press the Mode button to switch to the Movie mode Use the LCD screen to frame the video Press the Shutter button to start recording Press the Shutter button again to stop recording oe I N The video clip is automatically saved with a unique file name Notes 1 The maximum length of each video recording file is 3 75GB 2 The high resolution settings result in larger files and therefore shorter length 18 3 The LCD preview and the ratio of a still image capture can vary depending on the different video resolution settings See the following table Taking pictures Video resolution Preview i and focusing 16 9 ratio 4 3 ratio 720P 1280 x 720 1080P 1440 x 1080 P i Pal N i tipico 480P 720 x 480 CIF 352 x 240 19 2 7 2 Playing the video clip 1 In Movie mode press the Playback button and the most recent file displays on the LCD screen Playback mode 14 s0004 90007 0004 n 2 Press the joystick left right to
27. roduct in cold areas When the product warms up to its normal temperature moisture can form inside and may damage the electronic circuits Do not attempt to open the casing or attempt your own repairs High voltage internal components create the risk of electric shock when exposed Do not drop or knock the product Rough handling may damage the internal components Do not use harsh chemicals cleaning solvents or strong detergents to clean the product Wipe the product with a slightly damp soft cloth Do not fire the flash while it is too close to the subject s eyes Intense light from the flash can cause eye damage if it is fired too close to the eyes When using the flash the camera should be at least one meter from the eyes of the subject Do not open the battery cover while an image is being recorded Doing so will not only make storage of the current image impossible it can also corrupt other image data already stored in file If the product or any of its accessories are not working properly take them to your nearest qualified service center The personnel there will assist you and if necessary arrange for the product to be repaired vii e Test for proper operation before using the camera Notes on the LCD Screen Caution must be observed when dealing with the fluid contained in the LCD Ensure that fluid does not leak if the screen becomes cracked or damaged If this occurs follow these steps e If the fluid makes contac
28. s menu 4 5 1 White balance Use this option to correct color difference due to lighting conditions 1 Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Photo mode 2 Press the MENU button and press the joystick up down to highlight the White Balance option Press the center joystick button to display the submenu 3 Press the joystick left right to select Auto Sunny Cloudy Tungsten or Fluorescent Press the center joystick button to confirm Camera White Balance _ Camera Night Mode Night Mode Selftimer amp Selftimer QD Select Ok 4 Select Ok 4 Press the MENU button again to exit the menu 46 4 5 2 Color effect The camera can capture images in standard color black and white and sepia tone 1 2 Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Photo mode Press the MENU button and press the joystick up down to highlight the Effect option Press the center joystick button to display the submenu Press the joystick left right to select Color Black amp White or Sepia Press the center joystick button to confirm Camera Selftimer amp Select Ok Selftimer amp 4 Select Ok Press the MENU button again to exit the menu 47 4 5 3 Night mode Use this function to shoot a better video clip quality in dark environments 1 Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Movie mode 2 Press the MENU button and press the joystick up down to h
29. s section to learn how to show the video clips or photos on a HDTV Connecting to a HDTV offers the high resolution for displaying the video clips or photos Connect the video camera to a HDTV as shown with HDMI cable provided 26 3 Using the camera Read this section to learn how to use the camera 3 1 Movie and voice recorder mode Use this mode to capture video clips or record voice and store them in an internal memory or on an SD card 3 1 1 Movie and voice recorder mode icons Use the following picture to familiarize yourself with the Movie mode icons and symbols Movie mode Voice recorder mode 13 4 Movie mode See the table below for a description of each icon and symbol 1 EV compensation indicator 2 a Effect indicator 3 Night mode indicator 27 White balance indicator Sey Remaining memory capacity 6 Memory status indicator SD card indicator Internal memory indicator LED flash light indicator N n n De 8 mR Resolution indicator 9 Battery indicator 10 pH Histogram indicator 11 Q Macro indicator 12 Movie mode indicator 13 Zoom indicator Voice recorder mode See the table below for a description of each icon and symbol 1 Memory status indicator SD card indicator Internal memory indicator Remaining recording time indicator Battery indicator Voice recorder mode indicator 10 28 3 1
30. sssssssssssssssssssssssccsseess 62 O ODDIO E T A TT 63 SPECIO Nina FrouDieshooin na Preface Congratulations on your purchase of this advanced video camera Make sure that you read this manual carefully and keep it in a safe place for future reference About this manual Every effort has been made to ensure that the contents of this manual are correct and up to date However no guarantee is made regarding the accuracy of the contents If the contents of this manual do not tally with the camera please take the camera as a criterion We reserve the right to change the contents of this manual and specifications of the product without prior notice If the accessories do not tally with the actual package please take the actual package as the criterion Copyright Copyright 2008 All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language or computer language in any form or by any means electronic mechanical magnetic optical manual or otherwise without the prior written permission of the manufacturer vi Precautions General precautions Do not use or store the product in dusty dirty or sandy areas as its components may be damaged Do not store the product in a hot environment High temperatures can shorten the life of electronic devices damage batteries and warp or melt certain plastics Do not store the p
31. t with skin wipe it with a clean cloth then rinse with a large amount of water e Ifthe fluid makes contact with eyes wash eyes with clean water for at least 15 minutes and seek immediate medical attention If the fluid is swallowed first rinse mouth with water then drink a large amount of water and induce vomiting Seek immediately medical attention Operation conditions e This camera is designed for use in temperatures ranging from 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F e Do not use or keep the camera in the following areas In areas subject to direct sunlight In areas subject to high humidity or dust Near air conditioners heaters or other areas subject to temperature extremes Inside of a closed vehicle especially one parked in the sun In areas subject to strong vibration Power supply e Use only the type of battery that came with your camera Using any other type of battery may damage the equipment and invalidate the warranty vili e Make sure the battery is inserted correctly Inserting the battery incorrectly can cause damage to the product and possibly start a fire e Remove the battery to avoid the fluid leakage if the camera is not going to be used for a long time e If the battery is crushed or damaged remove it immediately to avoid the battery fluid leakage and abnormal expansion Before You Start Take some test shots before performing a formal recording Before taking pictures with this DV camera
32. to display the submenu 3 Press the joystick left right to select Voice recorder or Movie mode Press the center joystick button to confirm Effect Capture Mode cs Select Ok 4 Select Ok 4 Press the MENU button again to exit the menu 40 4 2 Movie playback menu Use the playback menu to manage the files stored in the internal memory or on the SD card 4 2 1 Delete all Use this function to delete all files at a time 1 Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Movie mode Press the Playback button and then press the MENU button to display the Movie Voice Playback menu 2 Press the joystick up down to select Delete All options Press the center joystick button to display the submenu 3 Press the joystick left right to select the tick icon and press the center joystick button to delete Movie Delete All ma ISO ee Select Ok 4 Select Ok 4 Press the MENU button again to exit the menu Note Once deleted files cannot be recovered so make sure you have a backup before you delete Files that have been protected will not be deleted You have to unlock the files first before deleting them 41 4 2 2 Protect Use this function to lock files to prevent accidental deletion 1 Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Movie mode Press the Playback button and then press the MENU button to display Movie Voice Playback menu 2 Press the joystick up down to highlight
33. wer has been cut off Insert the battery correctly See 2 2 Inserting the battery Replace the battery Turn the power on again Replace the battery When the battery indicator turns red replace the battery immediately The camera turns off while taking a photo with self timer function The image is out of focus Memory card cannot be used The camera is running out of battery power The subject is beyond focus range The memory card is protected The memory card contains non DCF images taken by other cameras Replace the battery Please take a picture within the available focus range and choose normal or macro mode See 3 2 2 Using the macro function Unlock the memory card Format the memory card See 4 7 5 Press the MENU button to return to the main menu 67 All buttons are inactive Short circuit occurred when connecting the camera with other devices e FormatFormat Before formatting the card ensure you back up the files e Remove the battery from the camera and insert again 68 Website Please visit our website at www dxgusa com for any product updates or special announcements You can also check out our online support desk where you can register your product send emails to our technical support and find a list of frequently asked questions FAQs DXG USA
34. wn the SD card compartment cover 4 2 2 Inserting the battery This video camera is designed to use a rechargeable Li ion battery Only use the battery supplied or similar batteries recommended by the manufacturer or your dealer Note Install the battery exactly as described here Installing the battery incorrectly could cause damage to the camera and possibly start a fire 1 Open the battery compartment cover i a a he En le in 2 Insert the battery as shown 13 2 3 Charging the battery You can charge the battery with the charging unit provided 1 Insert the Li ion battery into the charging bay Connect one end of the power cord to the charging unit and then plug the other end to the wall outlet as shown below The red LED will light up for proper charging After full charge the LED turns to green It takes about 100 minutes to achieve full charge Actual charging time depends on current battery capacity and charging conditions 2 4 Turning on the video camera Press and hold the power button to turn the video camera on off 2 5 Changing modes The video camera can operate in four modes Movie Voice Recorder Photo and SETUP Press the mode button to toggle different modes 14 2 6 Before you start Before you start using the video camera some basic settings such as date and time languages and beep function need to be configured 2 6 1 1 Setting th
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