DXG Technology DXG-566V HD manual

User’s Manual DXG-566V HD D X G U S A[...]

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i Table of Contents Preface .............................................................................. v About this manual ............................................................. v Copyright ........................................................................... v Precau tions ..........................................................[...]

ii 2.5 Changing modes ................................................... 14 2.6 Befor e you start .................................................... 15 2.6.1 Setting the date and t ime ........................ 15 2.6.2 Setting the language ................................ 16 2.6.3 Setting the beep ........................................ 17 2.7 [...]

iii 3.2.4 Using the LED flash li ght ........................ 30 3.2.5 Quick access controls .............................. 30 3.3 Movie Playback mode ...........................................31 3.3.1 Movie Playback mode icons ................... 31 3.4 Photo Playback mode ........................................... 34 3.4.1 Photo Playback mode i[...]

iv 4.4.1 Delete ......................................................... 50 4.4.2 Protect ....................................................... 52 4.4.3 Slide show ................................................. 53 4.4.4 DPOF ......................................................... 54 4.5 System menu ..........................................[...]

v Preface Congratulations on your purchase of th is advanced video camera. Make sure that you read th is 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 c[...]

vi Precautions General precautions • Do not use or st ore the product in dust y, dirty, or sand y areas, as its componen ts may be da maged. • Do not stor e the product i n a hot e nvironment . High 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 • Test for proper operation before using the camera. Notes on the LCD Screen Caution must be observed when dealing the fluid contained in the LCD. Ensure th at fluid does no t leak if the screen becomes cracked or damaged. If this occurs, follow these steps: • If the fluids ma ke contac t with skin, wipe i t with a clean cloth then rinse wi[...]

vii i • Ensure the battery is inserted correctly. Inserting the battery incorrectly can cause damage to the product and possibly start a fire. • 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 leak[...]

1 1 Introducing the camera Read this se ction to lea rn about the features a nd functions of the video camera. This chapt er also covers system requirements, package contents, and descriptions of the hardwar e components. 1.1 System requirements The video camera requires a PC with the following specifications: • W indows® V ista / XP / 2000 oper[...]

2 1.3 Unpacking the video camera The following items should be presen t in the package. If any item is missing or appea rs damaged , contact yo ur dealer i mmediately. Battery charger AV cab l e CD-ROM (D riv e r a nd ap p lic atio n softw a re) Pow e r co re Component Vi deo c abl e Video cam era Pouch USB ca bl e User manual Casi o NP-4 0[...]

3 1.4 About the camera Refer to the following illustrations to familiarize yourself with the buttons and controls o f this video camera. 1.4.1 Front v iew Lens LED Flas h li ght Mi cr oph one Se lf-tim e r LE D 1.4.2 Top view Macro but ton Sh utte r b u tton Zo om / V olu m e bu tton[...]

4 1.4.3 Bottom view Ba tte ry c om p ar tm e nt Tri pod mount 1.4.4 Rig ht view[...]

5 1.4.5 Lef t view Hand str ap M acro switch 1.4.6 Back view Mode dial Play back but ton Sc roll w h e el USB / AV Outp ut REC. / Power LED REC.STOP butt on HD Output[...]

6 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.[...]

7 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 toggle Movie, Photo , and SET modes. In Movie mode, press the REC.STOP button to start and stop recording. In Movie Playback mode, press the REC.STO[...]

8 3. In the thumbnail mode, press the up and down to select the thumbnail images and then press inwards to view the image in f ull screen mode. z In Movie Playbac k mode: 1. Press up and down to scro ll through stored movies, and inwards to play/stop movie playback. 2. In the thumbnail mode, press the up and down to select the video clip and then p[...]

9 Zoom button z In Photo and Movie modes, press to zoom in and out. z In Photo Play back mode: 1. Press the button right to zoom in your photo. 2. Press the button left to show all stored files in a 3x2 matrix thumbnail view. z In Movie Playbac k mode: 1. Press the button left to show all stored video clips in a 3x2 matrix thumbnail view. 2. During[...]

10 1.4.8 Abou t the LEDs The following table describes the camera LEDs: LED Color Definition Green Power-on Green Blinking Recording Red Camera busy Red Blinking Self-timer is activated Power / Rec. Red Blinking Rapidly 2 seconds self-timer remaining. Red Blinking Self-timer is activated. Self-timer Red Blinking Rapidly 2 seconds self-timer remaini[...]

11 2 Getting started Read this section to learn how to start using the video camera. Th is section covers basic f unctions such a s 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 An SD card can be installed in the video camera to provid[...]

12 3. Press down the SD ca rd compartmen t cover. 4. Push the SD card compartment cover inwards.[...]

13 2.2 Inserting the batteries This video camera is designed to use a rechargeable Li-Ion battery. Only use the batteries supplied or similar batteries recom mended by the manufac turer or your dealer . • Note : Install the battery exactly as described here. Installing the battery incorrect ly could cause damage to the camera and possibly st art [...]

14 2.3 Charging the battery You can charge the battery with the charging unit provided. Insert the battery t o the battery charger and conn ect the power core to the batter y char ger. 2.4 Turning on the video camera Press and hold the power button t o turn the video camera on/off. 2.5 Changing modes The video camera can operate in three modes, Mov[...]

15 2.6 Before you start Before you star t using the vi deo camera, some b asic settings such as date and time, languages and beep function need to be configured. 2.6.1 Setting the date an d time 1. Turn on the video camera , and move the mo de dial to SET . Move the scroll wheel up/ down to highlight Date / Time . Press the scroll wheel inwards to [...]

1 6 2.6.2 Setting the language 1. Turn on the video camera , and move the mo de dial to SET . Move the scroll wheel up/ down to highlight Language . Press the scroll wheel inwards to confirm. 2. Use the scroll wheel to select the following languages: English, Trad itional Chin ese, Simplified Chi nese, German, Italian, Spa nish, French , Turkish, P[...]

1 7 2.6.3 Setting the beep 1. Turn on the video camera , and move the mo de dial to SET . Move the scroll wheel up/ down t o highlight Beep . Press the scroll wheel inwards to confirm. 2. Use the scroll wheel to select the √ and press t he scroll wheel inwards to confirm.[...]

18 2.7 Shoot/Playback video 2.7.1 Shoo ting a vi deo clip 1. Turn on the video camera a nd move the mode dial to Movie mode (indicated by a camcorder icon) Movie mode 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 sa[...]

19 3. The LCD preview and th e ratio of a still-image capture can vary dependi ng on the differen t video resolution settings. See the following t able: Video resolution Preview Taking pictures and focu sing HD (1280 x 720) 16:9 ratio 4:3 ratio D1 (720 x 480) CIF (352 x 288) 4:3 ratio 4:3 ratio Please refer to 4.1.2 Vid eo Resolution on page 38 to [...]

20 2.7.2 Pla ying the vide o clip 1. In Movie mode, press the Playback button and the most recent file displays on the LCD screen. Movie playback mode indicato r 2. Move the Scroll Wheel up and down to scroll through the video clips. Press the Scroll Wheel inwards to pla y back the video clip. 3. To pause while playing back the video clip, press th[...]

21 2.8 Taking/vie wing pictures 2.8.1 Takin g a still picture 1. Turn on the camera and move the mode dial to Photo mode. Photo 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.[...]

22 2.8.2 Vi ewing images 1. In Photo mode, press the Playba ck button and the most recent image displays on the LCD screen. Playback mode 2. Press the Scroll Wheel up and down to scroll th rough the images. 3. Press the Zoom button r ight to zo om in the pict ure. Then you can move the image up/down or left/right and press inwards the scroll wheel,[...]

23 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 TV/DVD, or use the camera as a PC web-camera for conferen ces. Connect the video camera to a computer with the USB cable provided. 2.10 Connecting to a standard TV Connect the video came ra to a sta ndard TV a s shown wi th th[...]

24 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 reso lution for displaying the video clips or photos. Connect the video came ra to a H D TV as sho wn with t he component video cable and AV cable provided. AV out HD out Component Video Cable AV Cable HD in [...]

25 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. (Refer to 4.1.5 Capture Mode, p. 41, to switch b etween Movie and Voice Recorder Mode) 3.1.1 Movi e and voic e recorder m ode Use the fo[...]

2 6 3 Night mode indi cator 4 White balance indicator 5 Memory status indi cator : SD card indica tor : Internal memory indicat or 6 Remaining recording time indicator 7 LED flash light i ndicator 8 Resolution i ndicator 9 Battery indi cator 10 Histogram indicato r 11 Macro indicator 12 Movie mode indicator 13 Zoom indicator Voice recorder mode: Se[...]

2 7 4 Resolution i ndicator 5 Battery indi cator 6 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 as close as 14-15 cm. While in Photo or Movie and voice recorder modes, move the Macro button on the side o f the video camera to a ctivate macro fun[...]

28 3.1.5 Quick acc ess controls You can also make adju stments t o exposure a nd lighting settings b y pressing the scroll wheel up and down or inwards. In Movie and voice recorder and Photo modes, press the scroll wheel up or down to adjust the EV compensation setting. Press the scroll wheel inwards to choose lighting options.[...]

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. 13 12 11 8 7 1 2 4 5 14 6 3 10 9 See the table below for a description of each icon and symbol. 1 Remaining number of photo[...]

30 6 Memory status indi cator : SD card indica tor : Internal memory indicat or 7 LED flash light indicator 8 File size indicator 9 Battery indi cator 10 Histogram indicato r 11 Macro indicator 12 Self timer indicator 13 Photo mode indi cator 14 Zoom indicator 3.2.2 Using the macro func tion See section 3.1.2 “Usin g the macro function”. 3.2.3 [...]

31 3.3 Movie Playback mode Use Movie Play back mode to review all the movie files stored in the video camera . 3.3.1 Movi e Playback mode icons Refer to the following picture to familiarize yourself with the Movie Playback mode icons and symbols. 8 1 3 4 7 1 2 3 4 6 7 Movie m ode Voice recorder mode 6 9 10 5 2 5 9 8 Movie mode: See the table below [...]

32 3 Memory status indi cator : SD card indica tor : Internal memory indicat or 4 The length of every video clip 5 / Play/ Pause indicator 6 Battery status indicato r 7 File protect indicator 8 Movie playback 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 [...]

33 7 Battery status indicato r 8 File protect indicator 9 Voice playback mode 10 Displays the file number of the audio clip[...]

34 3.4 Photo Playback mode Use Photo Play back mode to review all the image files stored in the video camera. 3.4.1 Photo P layback mode icons Refer to the following picture to familiarize yourself with the Photo Playback mode i cons and symbols. 2 5 4 1 3 6 7 See the table below for a description of each icon and symbol. 1 Displays the number of c[...]

35 4 Battery status indicator 5 File protect indicator 6 Playback mode ico n 7 DPOF (Digit al Print Order Format) indicator[...]

3 6 3.5 Thumbnail mode When in Photo Playback or Movie Playback modes, press the zoom button left to show images as thumbnails. 1. Turn on the video camera and make sure it is in Photo Playback or Movie Playback mode. 2. The most recent image /video clip displays on the screen. Press the zoom butto n left to view six thumbnail images /video clips o[...]

3 7 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 b utton to sho w 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 v[...]

38 4.1.2. Video resolutio n 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 video camera on and ensure it is in Movie mode. 2. Press the MENU button and use the scroll wheel to highlight the Resolution option. Press the scroll wheel inwards to d[...]

39 4.1.3. Color effect The camera can capture standard color images, black and white images, or sepia tone to give an old-fashioned look. 1. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Movie mode. 2. Press the MENU button and use the scroll wheel to highlight the Effect option. Press the scroll wheel inwards to displ ay the sub menu. 3. Use the sc[...]

40 4.1.4. Night mode Use this function to shoot a better video clip quality in dark environme nts. 1. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Movie mode. 2. Press the MENU button and use the scroll wheel to highlight the Night Mode option. Press the scroll wheel inwards to displ ay the sub menu. 3. Use the scroll wheel to select Off or Night m[...]

41 4.1.5. Capture mode Use this function to record sound or image. 1. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Movie mode. 2. Press the MENU button and use the scroll wheel to highlight the Capture Mode opti on. Press the scroll wheel inwards to display the submenu. 3. Use the scroll wheel to select Voice recorder or Video options. Press the sc[...]

42 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 Use this function to delete files. 1. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Movie mode. Press the Playback button and then pres s the MENU button to display the Movie Playback menu. 2. Use the scroll wheel to sel[...]

43 If you select Delete All , press the scroll wheel inwards to display the submenu. 3. Use the scroll wheel to select √ and press the scroll wheel inwards to delete. 4. Press the MENU button ag ain to exit the me nu. • Note : Once deleted, files cannot be recovered so make sure you have a backup before you delete. Files that have been protecte[...]

44 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 pres s the MENU button to display Movie Playback menu. 2. Use the scroll wheel to select the PROTECT option. Then playback screen appears again. Use the scroll wheel to locat[...]

45 4.3 Photo menu In Photo mode, press the MENU button to show the Photo Options menu. 4.3.1 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 use the scroll wheel to highlight the White Balance option. Press the scroll wheel[...]

4 6 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 video camera on and ensure it is in Photo mode. 2. Press the MENU button and use the scroll wheel to highlight the Resolution option. Press the scroll wheel inwards to displ ay the sub menu.[...]

4 7 4.3.3 Col or effect The camera can capture standard color images, black and white images, or sepia tone to give an old-fashioned look. 1. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Photo mode. 2. Press the MENU button and use the scroll wheel to highlight the Effect option. Press the scroll wheel inwards to displ ay the sub menu. 3. Use the s[...]

48 4.3.4 Nigh t mode Use this function to shoot a bett er image in dark environme nts. 1. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Movie mode. 2. Press the MENU button and use the scroll wheel to highlight the Night Mode option. Press the scroll wheel inwards to displ ay the sub menu. 3. Use the scroll wheel to select Off or Night mode option. [...]

49 4.3.5 Self timer Use the self timer function to take a photo of yourself. 1. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Photo mode. 2. Press the MENU button and use the scroll wheel to highlight the Selftimer op tion. Press the scroll wheel inwards to displ ay the sub menu. 3. Use the scroll wheel to select Off , 5 seconds , or 10 seconds opti[...]

50 4.4 Photo playback menu 4.4.1 Delete Use this function to delete files. 1. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Photo mode. Press the Playback but ton and then press th e MENU button to display the Photo Playbac k menu. 2. Use the scroll wheel to select the Delete One or Dele te All options. If you select Delete One , the playback screen[...]

51 If you select Delete All , press the scroll wheel inwards to display the submenu. 3. Use the scroll wheel to select √ and then press the scroll wheel inwards to delete. 4. Press the MENU button ag ain to exit the me nu. • Note : Once deleted, files cannot be recovered so make sure you have a backup before you delete. Files that have been pro[...]

52 4.4.2 Protect Use this function to protect files. 1. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Photo mode. Press the Playback but ton and then press th e MENU button to display the Photo Playbac k menu. 2. Use the scroll wheel to select the PROTECT option. Then playback screen appears again. Use the scroll wheel to locate the file you want to[...]

53 4.4.3 Slid e show The camera includes a slide show function, which displays each image with a regular interval between pictures. 1. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Photo mode. Press the Playback but ton and then press th e MENU button to display the Photo Playbac k menu. 2. Use the scroll wheel to select the AUTOPLAY option and pres[...]

54 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 video camera on and ensure it is in Photo mode. Press the Playback but ton and then press th e MENU button to display the Photo Playbac k menu. 2. Use the scroll wheel to highlight the DPOF option. Press the[...]

55 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 “Settin g 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 video camera and switch to SET[...]

5 6 4.5.3 Auto power off Use this function to switch the camera off automatically after a period of inactivity for power saving. 1. Turn on the video camera and switch to SET mode. 2. Use the scroll wheel to highlight the Auto Power Off option. Press the scroll wheel inwards to display the submenu. 3. Use the scroll wheel to select Off , 1 minute ,[...]

5 7 4.5.4 TV standard Use the TV option to set the TV system for the area. 1. Turn on the video camera and switch to SET mode. 2. Use the scroll wheel to highlight the TV standard option. Press the scroll wheel inwards to display the submenu. 3. Use the scroll wheel to select NTSC or PAL , and press the scroll wheel inwards to confirm.[...]

58 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 video camera and switch to SET mode. 2. Use the scroll wheel to highlight the Format option. Press the scroll wheel inwards to display the submenu. 3. Use the scroll wheel to select X or √ , and press the [...]

59 4.5.6 Def ault Use this option to reset all settings to the default settings. 1. Turn on the video camera and switch to SET mode. 2. Use the scroll wheel to highlight the Default option. Press the scroll wheel inwards to display the submenu. 3. Use the scroll wheel to select X or √ , and press the scroll wheel inwards to confirm. 4.5.7 Lang ua[...]

60 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 video camera and switch to SET mode. 2. Use the scroll wheel to highlight the Frequency option. Press the scroll wheel inwards to display the submenu. 3. Use the scroll to select 5 0 Hz or 60 Hz. Press the scroll wheel inward[...]

61 5 Installing the software Read this section to learn how to install the software for t he 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 Explorer [...]

62 5.2 Presto! Mr. Photo Presto! Mr. Photo is an advanced photo editing software application. To install Presto! Mr. Photo: 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. Install button 3.[...]

63 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 scree[...]

64 Appendix Specifications General Imaging sensor 1/2.5” CMOS 5.0 Megapixel sensor Active pixels 5.0 Megapixel Storage media Built-in 32 MB flash memory (19 MB for storage) SD Card, SDHC compatible Sensor sensitivity Auto Color effects Color/B&W/Sepia Lens Fixed lens Wide: F/3.0, f=7.27mm Focus range Normal: 1.5m~infinity Macro: 14~15 cm Stil[...]

65 General Movie clips Format: H.264 (MOV) Resolution: CIF, D1, HD (1280 x 720 / 30 fps.) Quality: Auto Zoom Movie: Digital Zoom 2X Camera: Digital Zoom 2X Still Image Playback: Digital Zoom 8X (max.) Audio Video Yes TFT Monitor 3.0” TFT (960 x 240 pixels) LED Light < 1.0m range Movie: On / Off Camera: On / Off White balance Auto/Sunny/Cloudy/[...]

6 6 General Shutter Electronic shutter 1~1/8000 second Auto power off Off, 1 min., 5 min. Power supply Li-Ion Casio NP-40 battery Dimension 111 (L) x 68 (H) x 41 (W) mm Weight Approx. 227+-5g (without batteries)[...]

6 7 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution Cannot turn on the video camera. The batteries are not inserted correctly. The batteries have no power. • Insert the batteries correctly. (See 2.2 Inserting the batteries.) • Replace the batteries The camera suddenly turns off. The auto power off function was enabled. The camera is running out[...]

68 The camera turns off when capturing image using self-timer. The camera is running out of battery power. • Replace the batteries. 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 Us ing the macro function). Memory card cannot be [...]

69 All buttons are inactive. Short circuit occurred when connecting the camera with other devices. • Remove the batteries from the camera and insert again.[...]

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