DXG Technology DXG-595V manual

DXG-595V HD User’s Manual DXG USA[...]

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Table of Contents About this manual ............................................................. v Copyright ........................................................................... v Precau tions ...................................................................... vi Before Y ou S tart ........................................................[...]

i i 2.6.1 Setting the date and t ime ........................17 2.6.2 Setting the language ................................ 18 2.6.3 Setting the beep ........................................ 19 2.7 Shoot/Playback video ........................................... 20 2.7.1 Shooting a video clip ............................... 20 2.7.2 Playing the vid[...]

ii i 3.2.4 Using the LED flash module .................. 32 3.2.5 Using the flash module, auto and force 32 3.2.6 Quick access controls .............................. 32 3.3 Camcorder Playback mode ................................... 33 3.3.1 Camcorder Playback mode icons .......... 33 3.4 Camera Playback mode ......................................[...]

iv 4.4 Camera playback menu ........................................ 53 4.4.1 Delete ......................................................... 53 4.4.2 Protect ....................................................... 55 4.4.3 Slide show ................................................. 56 4.4.4 DPOF ..................................................[...]

v Preface Congratulatio ns on your p urchase of t his advance d camcorder. Ensure 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 t o date. However, no guarantee is made regarding the accuracy of the cont [...]

vi Precautions General precautions • Do not use or st ore the product in dust y, dirty, or san dy areas, as its componen ts may be da maged. • Do not stor e the product i n a hot e nvironment. H igh temperatures can shorten the life of electronic devices, damage batteries and warp or melt certain plastics. • Do not store the product in cold a[...]

vii 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 the se steps: • If the fluid makes contact with skin, wipe it with a clean cloth then rinse with a large amount of water. • If the fluid makes con[...]

vii i • Remove the battery to avoid the fluid leakage if the camera is not going to be used fo r a long ti me. • If the battery is crushed or damag ed, remove it immedi ately to avoid the battery flu id leakage and abnormal expans ion. • The camera can be used with eit her a Li-ion or four AAA size batteries. Li-ion battery is recommended to [...]

1 Introducing the camcorder Read this se ction to lea rn about the features a nd functions of the camcorder. This chapter also cove rs syste m requirements, package contents, and descr iptions of the har dware components. 1.1 System requirements The camcorder requires a PC with the following specifications: • W indows® V ista / XP / 2000 operati[...]

1.3 Unpacking the camcorder The following items should be presen t in the package. If any item is missing or appea rs damaged , contact yo ur dealer imme diately. AV c ab l e CD-ROM (Ap p lica tio n s oftw are ) Component video cable Camcorder Pou ch USB cabl e User manual Power cor d Li- ion batt ery NP-120 B atte ry ch ar ge r 2[...]

1.4 About the camcorder Refer to the following illustrations to familiarize yourself with the buttons and controls o f this camc order. 1.4.1 Front v iew Lens Fl ash modul e Self - ti m er LED LED fla sh l ig ht 1.4.2 Top view Ba tte ry co ve r la tch Sh utte r b u tton Zo om / Vo lum e b u tton 3[...]

1.4.3 Bottom view Tripod mount 1.4.4 Rig ht view Lens cover latch Flash switch LCD screen cover Microphone 4[...]

1.4.5 Lef t view Hand str ap Batt ery cover Speaker 1.4.6 Back view Mode dial REC. STOP butt on HD Out put USB/ AV Out put Camera Stat us LED J o y stick REC. / Power LED 5[...]

1.4.7 Adjus ting the LCD displa y Flip and twist the LCD screen as shown while capturing a still image or recording a video clip. 6[...]

See the table below for a description of each button’s function. Button Name Function Power button Press and hold to turn power on/off. Menu button Press to display main OSD menus. Mode dial Use to turn Camcorder, Camera , and SET modes. In Camcorder mode, press the REC.STOP button to start and stop recording. In Camcor der Playba ck mode, press [...]

8 2. When the image is zoomed in, the LCD screen appears up/down direction keys. You ma y press the joystick to move the ima ge. Then you may press the center joystick button to switch the moving directions (up/down ↔ left/right). 3. In the Thumbnail mode, move up, down, left, right to select the thumbnail images and then press the center joystic[...]

Shutter button z In Camera mode, press to take a photo. z In Camcorder mode, you can also press to take a photo before recording a video clip . Playback button In Camcorder and Camera mode, press to enter playback mode. Display button Press once to turn off all OSD icons a nd press again to display all OSD icons off. Zoom button z In Camcorder and [...]

SD card cover latch z Slide the latch to open the SD card cover when you insert the SD card. 10[...]

11 1.4.8 Abou t the LEDs The following table describes the camera LEDs: LED Color Definition Green Power-on Power / Rec. Green Blinking Recording Red Camera busy Red Blinking Self-timer is activated and flash in ch arge. Camera Status Red Blinking Rapidly 2 seconds self-timer remaining. Red Blinking Self-timer is activated. Self-timer Red Blinking [...]

2 Getting started Read this section to learn how to start using the camcorder. This section covers basic f unctions suc h as switching on, i nserting the battery and memory cards, and configuring preliminary settings. See later chapters for advanced functions. 2.1 Inserting an SD Card (SD Card Sold Sepa rately) An SD card can be installed in th e c[...]

3. Close the SD card compartment cover. 13[...]

2.2 Inserting the batteries This camcorder is designed to use a rechargeable Li-ion battery. Only use the battery supplied or similar batteries recommended by the manufacturer or your dealer. z Note : Install the battery exactly as described here. Installing the battery incorrectly could cause damage to the camcorder a nd possibly start a fire. 1. [...]

3. Close the battery cover as shown. 15[...]

2.3 Charging the battery You can charge the battery with the charging unit provided. Follow the below steps to charge your battery. 1. Insert the Li-io n batter y into the c harging bay. Connect one end of the power cord to the charging unit and then plug the other end to the wall outlet as shown. 2. The red LED will light up for proper charging. 3[...]

2.6 Before you start Before you star t using the ca mcorder, some ba sic settings such as date and time, languages and beep function need to be configured. 2.6.1 Setting the date an d time 5. Turn on the camcorder, and mov e the mode dial t o SET . Move the joystic k up and down t o highlight Date / Time . Press the center joystick button to confir[...]

2.6.2 Setting the language 1. Turn on the camcorder, and mov e the mode dial t o SET . Move the joystic k up and down t o highlight Lang uage . Press the center joystick button to select it. 2. Move the joystick left and right to select the following languages: English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, German, Itali an, Spanish, French, Tur[...]

2.6.3 Setting the beep 1. Turn on the camcorder, and mov e the mode dial t o SET . Move the joystick up a nd down to highlight Beep . Press the center joystick button to select it. 2. Move the joystick left and ri g ht to select X (Beep Off) or √ (Beep On) and press the center joystick button to confirm. 19[...]

2.7 Shoot/Playback video 2.7.1 Shoo ting a vi deo clip 1. Turn on the camcorder and move the mo de dial to Camcorder mode. Camc o r d er mod e 2. Use the LCD screen to frame the video. 3. Press the REC.STOP button to start re cording. 4. Press the REC.STOP button again to stop recording. 5. The video clip is automatically saved with a unique file n[...]

3. The LCD preview and the ratio of a still-image capture can vary depending on the different video resolution settings. See t he following table: 21 Video resolution Preview Taking pictures and focu sing WVGA 72 0 P 1080P 16:9 ratio 4:3 ratio QVGA 4:3 ratio 4:3 ratio[...]

2.7.2 Pla ying the vide o clip 1. In Camcorder mode, press the Playback bu tton. Th e most recent file displays on the LCD screen. Camcorder playback mode indicat or 2. Move the joystick right and left to select a desired video clip and press the center joystick button. The video clip starts playing. 3. Move the joystic k up to rewind t he video cl[...]

2.8 Taking/viewing pictures 2.8.1 Takin g a still picture 1. Turn on the camcorder and move the Mode Dial to Camera mode. Camera mode 2. Use the LCD screen to frame the picture. 3. Press the Shutter butto n to captur e the image . 4. The picture is automatically saved with a unique file name. 23[...]

2.8.2 Vi ewing images 1. In Camera mode, press the Pl ayback button . The most recent image displays on the LCD screen. Camera Playback mode 2. Press the joys tick right a nd left to scroll thro ugh the images. 3. Move the Zoom butto n right to z oom in the picture. There are two direction keys appears on the LCD screen. You may use the joystick to[...]

2.9 Connecting to a computer Read this section to learn how to transfer files to a PC, show the video clips or photos on a TV. Connect the camcorder to a computer with the USB cable provided. 2.10 Connecting to a standard TV Connect the camcorder to a stand ard TV as sho wn with t he AV cable provided. 25[...]

2.11 Connecting to a HDTV Read this section to learn how to show the video clips or photos on a HDTV. Connecting to a HDTV offers the high resolutio n for displaying the video clips or photos. Connect the camcorder to a HD T V as shown wi th the co mponent video cable and AV cable provided. HD in AV in HD out AV out Component cable AV Cable 2 6[...]

3 Using the camcorder Read this section to learn how to use the camcorder. 3.1 Camcorder and voice recorder mode Use this mode to capture video clips or record voice and store them on an SD card. 3.1.1 Camco rder and voice r ecorder mode Use the following picture to familiarize yourself with the Camcorder and voice recorder mode icons and symbols. [...]

3 / Night mode indicator/Stabilizer indicator 4 White balance indicator 5 Memory space indicator 6 Memory status indi cator : No SD card : SD card in 7 Remaining recording time indicator 8 / Force and auto flash indi cator 9 Resolution i ndicator 10 Battery indicator 11 Histogram indicator 12 LED flash light indicator 13 Macro indicator 14 Camcorde[...]

: No SD card 2 Battery indica tor 3 Voice recorder mode indicator 3.1.2 Using the macro func tion This function can captu r e subjects close to the lens . In macro mode, subjects can be a s close as 5 cm. While in Camera, Camcorder or Voice recorder modes , move the joystick left to activa te the macro function , and a icon displays on the LCD scre[...]

3.1.5 Using the Flash module, a uto and force Use the auto and force flash module to illuminate subjects in dark environments when press the shutter button. You may switch the auto and force flash module by toggling the Flash switch . T he or displays on your camcord er when activated. 3.1.6 Using the Sta bilizer functi on Use the Stabilizer functi[...]

3.2 Camera mode Use Camera mode to capture still pictures and store them in the on an SD card. 3.2.1 Cam era mode icons Use the following picture to familiarize yourself with the Camera mode icons and symbols. 14 13 12 7 1 2 4 5 15 6 3 10 8 9 11 See the table below for a description of each icon and symbol. 1 Remaining number of photos 2 EV compens[...]

6 Memory status indi cator : SD card indica tor : No SD card 7 / Force and auto flash indi cator 8 File size indicator 9 Battery indica tor 10 Histogram indicator 11 LED flash light indicator 12 Macro indicator 13 Self timer indicator 14 Camera mo de indica tor 15 Zoom indicator 3.2.2 Using the macro func tion See section 3.1.2 “Using the macro f[...]

3.3 Camcorder Playback mode Use Camcorder Playba ck mode to review all the movie files stored on the SD card. 3.3.1 Camco rder Playback mode icons Refer to the following picture to familiarize yourself with the Camcorder Playback mode icons and sy mbols. 8 1 3 4 7 1 2 3 4 6 7 Camcorder p la y back mod e Voice rec order p la y back mode 6 9 10 5 2 5[...]

3 Memory status indi cator : SD card in : No SD card 4 The length of every video clip 5 / Pla y/ Pause indi cator 6 Battery status in dicator 7 File protect indicator 8 Camcorder pl ayback mode icon 9 Displays the file number of the video clip Voice Recorder mode: See the table below for a description of each icon and symbol. 1 Displays the number [...]

7 Battery status in dicator 8 File protect indicator 9 Voice playback mode 10 Displays the file number of the audio clip 35[...]

3.4 Camera Playback mode Use Camera Playba ck mode to review all the image files stored in the camcorder . 3.4.1 Camera Pl ayba ck mod e ico ns Refer to the following picture to familiarize yourself with the Camera Playback mo de icons and sy mbols. 2 5 4 1 3 6 7 See the table below for a description of each icon and symbol. 1 Displays the number o[...]

5 File protect indicator 6 Playback mode ico n 7 DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) indicator 3 7[...]

3.5 Thumbnail mode When in Camera Playback or Ca mcorder Playback mo des, press the ZOOM button left to show images as thumbnails. 1. Turn on the camcorder and make sure it is in Camera Playback or Camcorder Pla yback mode. 2. The most recent image /video clip displays on the screen. Press the Zoom button left to view six thumbnail images /video cl[...]

4 Using the menus Read this section to learn how to configure the camcorder settings and use the advanced features. 4.1 Camcorder menu When in Camcorder mode, press the Menu button to show the camcorder 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[...]

4.1.2. Video resolution Use the re solutio n option to determi ne the r esolutio n of the captured video. The larger screen size requires more memory storage space. 1. Turn the camcorder on and ensure it is in Camcorder mode. 2. Press the Menu button and move the joystick up a nd down to highlight the Resolution option. Press the center joystick bu[...]

4.1.3. Color effect The camcorder can capture standard color images, black and white images, or sepia tone to give an old-fashioned look. 1. Turn the camcorder on and ensure it is in Camcorder mode. 2. Press the Menu button and move the joystick up a nd down to highlight the Effect option. Pres s the center joystick button to display the submenu. 3[...]

4.1.4. Night mode Use this function to shoot a better video clip quality in dark environme nts. 1. Turn the camcorder on and ensure it is in Camcorder mode. 2. Press the Menu button and move the joystick up a nd down to highlight the Night Mode option. Press the center joystick button to display t he submenu. 3. Move the joystick left and right to [...]

4.1.5. Stabilizer Use this function to reduce vibration caused by camcorder shakes during a video shoot. 1. Turn the camcorder on and ensure it is in Camcorder mode. 2. Press the Menu button and move the joystick up a nd down to highlight the Stabil izer option. Press the center joystick button to display the submenu. 3. Move the joystick left and [...]

4.1.6. Capture mode Use this function to record sound or image. 1. Turn the camcorder on and ensure it is in Camcorder mode. 2. Press the Menu button and move the joystick up a nd down to highlight the Capture Mode option. Press the center joystick button to display t he submenu. 3. Move the joystick left and right to select Voice recorder or Video[...]

4.2 Camcorder playback menu Use the playback menu to manage the files stored on the SD card. 4.2.1 Delete Use this function to delete files. 1. Turn the camcorder on and ensure it is in Camcorder mode. Press the Playback button and th en press the Menu button to displa y the Camcorder Play back menu. 2. Move the joystick up and down to select Dele [...]

If you select Delete All , press the center joystick b utton to display the submenu. 3. Move the joystick left and right to select X or √ and press the center joystick button to delete. 4. Press the Menu button ag ain to e xit the me nu. z Note : Once deleted, files cannot be recovered so make sure you have a backup before you delete. Files that [...]

4.2.2 Protect Use this function to lock files to prevent accidental deletion. 1. Turn the camcorder on and ensure it is in Camcorder mode. Press the Playback button and th en press the Menu button to displa y Camcorder Playback menu. 2. Move the joystick up and down to select the Protect option. Then playback screen appears again. Move the joystick[...]

4.3 Camera menu In Camera mode, press the Menu button to sho w the Camera Options menu. 4.3.1 White balance Use this option to correct color difference due to lighting conditions. 1. Turn the camcorder on and ensure it is in Camera mode. 2. Press the Menu button and move the joystick up a nd down to highlight the White B alance opt ion. Press the c[...]

4.3.2 Res olution Use this option to set the size of the captured image. Larger images contain more detail and therefore use more memory space. 1. Turn the camcorder on and ensure it is in Camera mode. 2. Press the Menu button and move the joystick up a nd down to highlight the Resolution option. Press the center joystick button to display the subm[...]

4.3.3 Col or effect The camcorder can capture standard color images, black and white images, or sepia tone to give an old-fashioned look. 1. Turn the camcorder on and ensure it is in Camera mode. 2. Press the Menu button and move the joystick up a nd down to highlight the Effect option. Pres s the center joystick button to display the submenu. 3. M[...]

4.3.4 Nigh t mode Use this function to shoot a better video clip quality in dark environme nts. 1. Turn the camcorder on and ensure it is in Camcorder mode. 2. Press the Menu button and move the joystick up a nd down to highlight the Night Mode option. Press the center joystick button to display t he submenu. 3. Move the joystick left and right to [...]

4.3.5 Self timer Use the self timer function to take a photo of yourself. 1. Turn the camcorder on and ensure it is in Camera mode. 2. Press the Menu button and move the joystick up a nd down to highlight the Selftimer option. Press the center joystick button to display the submenu. 3. Move the joystick left and right to select Off , 5 seconds , or[...]

4.4 Camera playback menu 4.4.1 Delete Use this function to delete files. 1. Turn the camcorder on and ensure it is in Camera mode. Press the Playback button and then press the Menu button to display the Camera Playba ck menu. 2. Move the joystick up and down to select the Delete One or Delete All options. If you select Delete One , the playback scr[...]

If you select Delete All , press the center joystick b utton to display the submenu. 3. Move the joystick left and right to select X or √ and then press the center joystick button to delete. 4. Press the Menu button ag ain to e xit the me nu. z Note : Once deleted, files cannot be recovered so make sure you have a backup before you delete. Files [...]

4.4.2 Protect Use this function to protect files. 1. Turn the camcorder on and ensure it is in Camera mode. Press the Playback button and then press the Menu button to display the Camera Playba ck menu. 2. Move the joystick up and down to select the Protect option. Then playback screen appears again. Press the joystick up and down to locate the fil[...]

4.4.3 Slid e show The camcorder includes a slide show function, which displays each image in turn with a regular interval between pictures. 1. Turn the camcorder on and ensure it is in Camera mode. Press the Playback button and then press the Menu button to display the Camera Playba ck menu. 2. Move the joystick up and down to select the Autoplay o[...]

4.4.4 DPOF Use the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) function to tag pictures stored in the memory card with print information. 1. Turn the camcorder on and ensure it is in Camera mode. Press the Playback button and then press the Menu button to display the Camera Playba ck menu. 2. Move the joystick up and down to highlight t he DPOF option. Press[...]

4.5 System menu The system menu is used to configure miscellaneous ca mera functions. 4.5.1 Setting the beep See section 2.6.3 “Setting the Beep” . 4.5.2 Histogr am Mode Use this function to display a hi stogram graph on LCD screen. This function can help you to capture a better photo/video clip. 1. Turn on the camcorder and switch to SET mode.[...]

4.5.3 Auto power off Use this fu nction to sw itch the ca mcorder off automati cally after a period of inactivity for power saving. 1. Turn on the camcorder and switch to SET mode. 2. Move the joystick up and down to highlight t he Auto Power Off option. Press the cen ter joystick butt on to display the submenu. 3. Move the joystick left and right [...]

4.5.4 TV standard Use the TV option to set the TV system for the area. 1. Turn on the camcorder and switch to SET mode. 2. Move the joystick up and down to highlight t he TV standard option. Press the center joystick butt on to display the submenu. 3. Move the joystick left and right to select NTSC or PAL , and press the center joysti ck butto n to[...]

4.5.5 Format Use this function to format the current storage m edia. This format action will delete everything on the media. 1. Turn on the camcorder and switch to SET mode. 2. Move the joystick up and down to highlight t he Format option. Press the center joystick button to display the submenu. 3. Move the joystick left and right to select X or ?[...]

4.5.6 Def ault Use this option to reset all settings to the default settings. 1. Turn on the camcorder and switch to SET mode. 2. Move the joystick up and down to highlight t he Default option. Press the center joystick button to display the submenu. 3. Move the joystick left and right to select X or √ , and pr ess the center joy stick but ton to[...]

4.5.8 Freq uency Use the Frequency option to set the frequency system for your area. To set the frequency: 1. Turn on the camcorder and switch to SET mode. 2. Move the joystick up and down to highlight t he Frequency option. Press the cen ter joystick bu tton to display the submenu. 3. Move the joystick left and right to select 5 0 Hz or 60 Hz. Pre[...]

5 Installing the software and drivers Read this section to learn how to install the software for th e camera. 5.1 Presto! Video Works Presto! Video Works is an adva nc ed software application for editing video. To install Presto! Video Works: 1. Insert the supplied CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2. If the CD-ROM does not automatically boot, use Windows [...]

5.2 Presto! Mr. Photo Presto! Mr. Photo is an advanced photo editing software application. To install Presto! Mr. Photo: 4. Insert the supplied CD into the CD-ROM drive. 5. 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. Install button 6. Cl[...]

5.3 Quick Time Quick Time is an easy-to-use app lication for playing the video clips stored in the camera or on the SD/MMC card. To install the Quick Time: 1. Insert the supplied CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2. If the CD-Rom doesn’t automatically boot, use Window Explore to execute the InstalMgr.exe file in the root directory. The following screen i[...]

6 7 Appendix Specifications General Imaging sensor 1/2.5” CMOS 5.0 Megapixel sensor Active pixels 5.0 Megapixel Storage media Internal: Built-in 32MB Flash Memory (For System Software Storage) External: SD Card (Up t o SDHC 8GB Class6) Sensor sensitivity Auto Color effects Color/B&W/Sepia Lens 5X Optica l zoom lens Wide: F/3.2, f=6.26mm Tele:[...]

68 General Video clips Format: H.264 (MOV) Resolution: QVGA(30fps), WVGA(60fps), 720P(60fps), 1080P(30fps) EIS Function WVGA( 60fps), 720p(60fps) Still image Formats: JPEG (DPOF, EXIF) , Resolution: 3MP, 5MP, 8MP (Firmware interpolation) Zoom Camcorder: 5X Optical Zoom, 2X Digital Zoom (1080P), 4X Digital Zoom (others) Camera: 5X optical zoom, 4X d[...]

69 General White balance Auto/Sunny/Cloudy/Tungsten/ Fluorescent EV compensation -2.0 EV~+2.0 EV Self-timer Off, 5, 10 secon ds PC interface USB 2.0 (high speed) TV out format NTSC/PAL/ Component Output Shutter 1 ~ 1/ 2000 sec. Auto power off Off, 1 min., 5 min options. Power supply Li-Ion battery NP-120 battery Dimension 57 (W) x 70 (H) x 129 (D) [...]

70 Troubleshooting Problem Possib le Cause Solution Cannot turn on the camcorder. The batteries are not inserted correctly. The batteries have no power. • Insert the batteries correctly. (See 2.2 Inserting the batteries .) • Please charge the battery. (See 2.3 Charging the battery .) The camera suddenly turns off. The auto power off function wa[...]

71 The camera turns off when capturing image using self-timer. The camera is running out of battery power. • Please charge the battery. (see 2.3 Charging the battery ) The image is out of focus. The subject is beyond focus range. • Please take a picture within the available focus range and choose normal or macro mode. (See 3.2.2 Using the macro[...]

inactive. connecting the camera with other devices. the camera and insert again. 72[...]

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