DXG Technology DXG-599V manual

DXG-599V TWIST HD User’s Manual DXG USA[...]

i Preface Congratulatio ns on your p urchase of t his advance d camcorder. 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[...]

ii Precautions General precautions • Do not use or st ore the product in dusty, d irty, or sandy 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 battery and warp or melt certain plas tics. • Do not store the product in cold ar[...]

ii i 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 s teps: • 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 co[...]

iv • Remove the battery if the camera is not going to be used for a long time. I f the ba ttery is lef t unused for more than 3 mo nths, you need to charge the b attery bef ore use. Before You Start Taking test shots Before using this camcorder/camera in an y important occasion (such as a wed ding ceremo ny or an o verseas tr ip), do test the DV [...]

1 1 Introduction 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: • Windows ® 7 / Vista / XP SP2 operating system ?[...]

2 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. Pou ch Q u ick S tart G u id e Ba tte r y cha rge r L i- ion b at tery Mi n i N P-4 0 HD M I cab l e Ca m c o rd er US B AV c a ble Po w e r co r d[...]

3 1.4 About the camcorder Refer to the following illustrations to familiarize yourself with the buttons a nd controls o f this camc order.[...]

4 SEE BELOW FOR A DESCRIPTION OF EACH B UTTON: DEL Button Press DEL button to delete files when you’re in Camcorder or Camera mode . Lock Button In Camera o r Camcorder mode, pr e ss Lock button to “l ock” mode. Left/Right Navigation Buttons When in Camcorder or Cam era Mode : Press LEFT/RIG HT buttons to zoo m. When in Photo Playback Mode : [...]

5 Up/Down Navigation B uttons In Camcorder Mode: Press UP or DOWN buttons to change video resolution. On the upper-left corner of LC D, you will see either 1080p HD, 720p60 Sports Mode, HD720p , WVGA, QVGA as you press up or down In Camera Mode: Press UP/DOWN buttons to change resolution. O n the upper-left corner, you will see 5M or 16M still pict[...]

6 PLAYBACK Button In Video and Camera modes , press to enter t he playback mode. REC/OK or MIDDLE Navigationa l Button When in Camcorder Mode: Press to start or stop video recording. When in Camera Mode: Press to take a picture. In Settings Mode: Press to Confirm selection. In Delete Mode: Press to confirm selection (cancel, delete one, delete all)[...]

7 2 Getting started Read this section to learn how to start using the camcorder. This section covers basic f unctions such a s switching on, i nserting the battery and memory card, and configuring preliminary settings. 2.1 Inserting the memory card (sold separately) A memory card can be installed in the camcorder to provide additional storage space[...]

8 2.2 Inserting the battery This camcorder is designed to use a rechargeable Li-ion battery. Only use the battery supplied or similar battery 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 and possibl y start a fire. 1. Us[...]

9 2.3 Charging the battery You can charge the battery with the charging unit provided. Follow the steps below to charge your battery. 1. Insert the Li-ion b attery into the charging bay. 2. Connect one end of the power cord to the charging unit and then plug the other end to the wall outlet. The red LED lights up to indicate the battery is charging[...]

10 2.4 Turning on/off the camcorder Rotate the LCD display CLOCK WISE to turn the camcorder ON. Rotate to ori ginal positi on the LC D to turn off the camcor der. Note: Do not ro tate LCD counterclockwise from original position as th is may damage the LCD. 2.5 Connecting to TV us ing a USB/AV cable To view pictures or videos from a TV, connect the [...]

11 2.6 Connecting to PC us ing a USB/AV cable Connect the camcorder to a computer using the supplied USB/AV cable as shown in the illustration. 2.7 Connecting to TV using an HDMI cable You can also connect the camcorder to a TV using the HDMI cable.[...]

12 2.8 Before you start Before you star t using the ca mcorder, some b asic settings such as date and time and beep function need to be configured. 2.8.1 Setting the date an d time To adjust the date and time, do the following: 1. Turn on the camcorder, and press MODE button to SET . 2. Use the UP/DOWN Navigation Butto n to select Date / Time and p[...]

13 2.8.2 Setting the beep To adjust the beep, do the following: 1. Turn on the camcorder, and move the mode dial to SET . 2. Use UP/Down Navigational button to Select VOLUME. 3. Press Left/Right na vigational but ton to select OFF/ON[...]

14 3 Using the camcorder 3.1 Recording videos To record a video, do the following: 1. Turn on the camcorder and press MODE button to CAMCORDER mo de. 2. Press UP/DOWN navigational butto n to change video resolution: 1080p, 720p60, HD720p, WVGA, QVGA 3. Press REC/OK o r middle naviga tional butto n to star t recording. • While recording a video, p[...]

15 The Video Recording Screen Icon Description Indicates the camcorder is currently in Video mode. Indicates the video resolu tion. When red Key icon is on, this indicates that it is locked in Camcorder mode. Zoom (Only for 720p, WVGA) Indicates the amount of battery power left. Indicates memo ry left i n SD card. SD icon on the LCD indicates that [...]

1 6 3.2 Playing videos To play back videos, do the following: 1. While in CAMCORDER MODE, press the PLAY button to enter the playback mode. 2. Use the left/right Navigational B utton to browse the recorded videos. z Press Down Navigatio nal Button to enter thumbnail mode. In the thumbnail mode, use the left/right Navigation Button to select the des[...]

1 7 The Video Playback Screen Icon Description Indicates the camcorder is currently in Video Playback mo de. 1/6 Indicates the number of recorded files. Indicates the length of current video clip.[...]

18 3.2.1 Deletin g One Video File The Delete One selection allows you to delete an individual file from your camco rder. To delete a file, do the following: 1. When in Camcorder Mode, press the PLAY button to e nter the playback mode. 2. Use the left/right Navigation Butt on to select video file. 3. Press DEL button to enter Delete mode and bring u[...]

19 3.2.2 Del ete All Video Files The Delete all selection allows you to delete all files from your camcorder. To delete all files, do the following: 1. When in Camcorder Mode, press the PLAY button to e nter the playback mode. 2. Press DEL button to enter Delete mode and bring up the delete options/icons: • X: Cancel Delete • Trash Can with 1it[...]

20 3.3 Shooting photos To shoot a photo, do the following: 1. Turn on the camcorder by tw isting the LCD clockwise. 2. Press the MODE button to Camer a mode. z You can opt to change the resol ution befor e taking a picture by pressing the Up/Down navigational Button i. 5M ii. 16M 3. Press the REC/OK or midd le navigatio nal button to take the pictu[...]

21 The Photo Shooting Screen Icon Description Indicates the camcorder is currently in Camera mode. 5M/16M Indicates the image size. Select 5M or 16M. Indicates the amount of battery power left. SD Indicates that files are saved to SD card Indicates the number of shots left. Indicates the cu rrent zoom status.[...]

22 3.4 Viewing photos To view photos, do the following: 1. While in CAMERA MODE, press the Play Button to ente r the Photo Playback . 2. Use the left/right Navigation Butt on to browse photos. • Press DOWN Na vigational Butto n to enter the thu mbnail mode. In the thumbnail mode, use the left/right Naviga tion Button to select the desired thumbna[...]

23 3.4.1 Delete One Photo File The Delete One selection allows you to delete an individual file from your camco rder. To delete a photo file, do the following: 1. When in Camera Mode, press the PLAY button to enter the playback mode. 2. Use the left/right Navigation Butt on to select photo file. 3. Press DEL button to enter Dele te mode and bring u[...]

24 3.4.2 Delete All Photo Files The Delete all selection allows you to delete all files from your camcorder. To delete all files, do the following: 6. When in Camcorder Mode, press the PLAY button to e nter the playback mode. 7. Press DEL button to enter Delete mode and bring up the delete options/icons: • X: Cancel Delete • Trash Can with 1ite[...]

25 3.5 Settings To access the System menu, do the following: 1. Press MODE button until to l to SET . 2. Use the Down Navigational Bu tton to select the desired option. a. VOLUME/BEEP : Press Left or Right navigational button to turn off/ on BEEP b. TV STANDARD : Press Left or Right navigational button to select PAL or NTSC. Select NTSC is for USA.[...]

2 6 Appendix Specifications General Imaging sensor 1/3.2” CMOS 5.0Megapixel Sensor Active pixels 5.0 Megapixel Storage medi a Internal: Built-in 128MB Flash Memory SD Card (Up to SDH C 32GB Cla ss6) Available memory storage is 78MB. Lens F2.8, f=4.76mm Fixed Lens Focus range 5feet-infinity Still image Format: JPEG (EXIF 2.2), DCF Resolution: 5M, [...]

2 7 General TFT monitor 3.5” TFT (960 x 240 pixels) (16 :9) White balance Auto PC interface USB 2.0 (High Speed) TV out format NTSC / PAL via HDMI or AV cable Shutter speed Video: 1/30 ~ 1 /2000 sec. Still: 2 ~ 1/4000 sec. Power supply Li-ion Battery NP-40 SDHC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LL C.[...]

To transfer files to your PC: 1) Turn the cam era on. 2) Connect the USB cable. (The LCD will go blank this is normal). 3) A window pops-up giving options for viewing and copying files. 4) Choose an option from the po p-up window to upload files. 5) If Windows d oes not pop-up a window wit h a removabl e disk letter, do the following, First, click [...]

29 We b s i t e : Please visit our website at w ww .dxgusa.com for any product updates or special announcements. Y ou 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 (F AQs). D X G U S A[...]