DXG DXG-595V manual

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

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Table of Contents About this manual ............................................................. v Copyright ........................................................................... v Pr ecautions ...................................................................... vi Befor e Y ou S tart .......................................................[...]

i i 2.6.1 Setting the date and time ........................ 17 2.6.2 Setting the lan guage ................................ 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 vi[...]

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 Pla yback mode ................................... 33 3.3.1 Camcorder Playbac k mode icons .......... 33 3.4 Camera Playback mode ....................................[...]

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

v Preface Congratul ations on your p urchase of this a dvanced ca mcorder. Ensure that you read this manual carefully and keep it in a safe place for future ref erence. About this manual Every effort has been made to ensure that the contents of this manual are correct and up to date. However, no guarant ee is made regarding th e accuracy of the con[...]

vi Precautions General precauti ons • Do not us e or store the produ ct in dusty, d irty, or sand y areas, as its compo nent s may be da maged. • Do not s tore the product i n a hot environme nt. Hi gh temperatures can short en the life of electronic devices, damage batteries and warp or melt cert ai n plastics. • Do not store th e product i [...]

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 dama ged. If this occur s, follow the se steps: • If the fluid makes contact with skin, wipe it with a clean cloth then rin se with a large amount of water. • If the fluid makes [...]

vii i • Remove the battery to avoid th e fluid leakage if the camera is not goi ng to be used fo r a long ti me. • If the ba ttery i s crushed or dama ged, r emove i t imme diately to avoid th e batt ery fluid leakage and abn ormal expansion. • The camera can be used with eit her a Li-ion or four A AA size batteries. Li-ion battery is recomme[...]

1 Introducing the camcorder Read thi s sectio n to lea rn about the features and functions of the camcorder. This chapter also cove rs system requirements, package contents, an d descriptions of the har dware components. 1.1 System requirements The camcorder requires a PC with the following specification s: • W indows® V ista / XP / 2000 operati[...]

1.3 Unpacking the camcorder The following it e ms should be presen t in the package. If a ny item is missing or appea rs damaged , conta ct your dea ler imme diately. AV c a bl e CD-ROM (A p p lica t io n s o ftw a re ) Com ponent vi deo cab le Camcorde r Pouc h USB ca bl e User m anua l Power co rd Li -i on bat t er y N P- 120 B a tte ry c h ar g [...]

1.4 About the camcorder Refer to the following illustrat ions to familiarize yourself with the butto ns and co ntrols o f this ca mcorder . 1.4. 1 Front view Lens Fl as h m odul e Sel f- ti mer LED LED fl as h li g ht 1.4. 2 Top view B a tte ry c o ve r la tch S hu tte r b u tto n Z oo m / V o lu m e bu tto n 3[...]

1.4. 3 Bottom vi ew Tri pod m ount 1.4. 4 Right vi ew Lens cover latch Flash switch LCD screen cover Micropho ne 4[...]

1.4. 5 Left v iew Hand st ra p Bat ter y cover Speaker 1.4. 6 Back view M ode dial REC. STOP but t on HD Out p ut USB/ AV Out put Cam era St at us LED J o y stick REC . / Power LED 5[...]

1.4. 7 Adjustin g the LCD display Flip and twist the LCD screen as show n 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 butto n Press and hold to turn power on/off. Menu butto n Press to display main OSD menus. Mode dial Use to turn Camcor der, Camera, and SET modes. In Camcorder mode, press the REC.STOP button to start and stop recording. In Cam corde r Playba ck mode, pre[...]

8 2. When the image i s zoomed in, the LCD screen appears up/down direction ke ys. You may press the joystick to move t he image. 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 a nd then press the center joyst[...]

Shutter butto n z In Camera mode, press to tak e a photo. z In Camcorde r mode, you ca n also press to take a photo before recording a video clip. Playback butto n In Camcorder and Camera mode, pr ess to enter playback mode. Display butto n Press once to turn off all OSD icons a nd press again to displa y all OSD icons off. Zoom butto n z In Camcor[...]

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

11 1.4. 8 About the LEDs The following table describes the camera LEDs: LED Color Definition Green Power-on Power / Rec. Green Blinkin g Recording Red Camera busy Red Blinking Self-timer is activated and f lash in charge. Camera Status Red Blinking Rapidly 2 seconds self-timer remaining. Red Blinking Self-tim er i s activat ed. Self-time r Red Blin[...]

2 Getting started Read this section to learn h ow to start usin g the ca mcorder. Th i s section cover s basic func tions suc h as switching o n, inserting the battery and memory cards, and co nfiguring preliminary sett ings. See later chapters for advanced funct ions. 2.1 Inserting a n SD Card (SD Card Sold Separately) An SD card can be installed [...]

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

2.2 Inserting the batteries This camcorder is designed to use a rechargeable Li-ion bat tery. Only use the battery supplied or similar batt eries recommended by the manufacturer or your dea ler. z Note : Install th e battery exactly as described here. Installing the battery incorrectly could cause damage to the camcorder a nd possibly st art a fire[...]

3. Close the battery cover as sh own. 15[...]

2.3 Charging the battery You can charge the batt ery with the charging unit provided. Follow the below steps to charge your battery. 1. Insert the Li-ion batter y into t he char ging bay. Connect one end of the power cord to the charging unit and then plug the other end to th e wall outlet as shown. 2. The red LED will light up for proper charging.[...]

2.6 Before you start Before you start using the ca mcorder, so me basic s ettings suc h as date and time, languages and beep fun ction need to be configured. 2.6. 1 Setting t he date and time 5. Turn on the camcor der, and move the mode dial t o SET . Move the joystick up a nd down t o highlight Date / Time . Press the center joystick button to con[...]

2.6. 2 Setting the language 1. Turn on the camcor der, and move the mode dial t o SET . Move the joystick up a nd down t o highlight Language . Press the center joystick button to select it. 2. Move the joystick left and right to select the following languages: English, Traditional Chinese, Si mplified Chinese, Germ an, Italian, Spanish , French, T[...]

2.6. 3 Setting t he beep 1. Turn on the camcor der, and move the mode dial t o SET . Move the joystic k up and down to highlight Beep . Pr ess the center joystick button to select it. 2. Move the joystick left a nd ri ght 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 Shooting a video clip 1. Turn on the cam corder and move the mo de dial to Camcorde r mode. Ca mco r d e r mod e 2. Use th e LCD screen t o frame the video. 3. Press the REC.STOP but ton to start re cording. 4. Press the REC.STOP button again to stop record ing. 5. The video clip is automatically saved with a unique [...]

3. The LCD preview an d the ratio of a still-image capture can vary depending o n the different video resolution set tings. See the following table: 21 Video resolution Preview Taking pictures and f ocusin g WVGA 72 0 P 1080P 16:9 ratio 4:3 ratio QVGA 4:3 ratio 4:3 ratio[...]

2.7. 2 Playing the video c lip 1. In Camcorder mode, press the Pla yback bu tton. T he mo st recent file displays on the LCD sc reen. Camcorder playback mode indicator 2. Move the joystick right an d left to select a desired video clip and press the center joystick button. The video clip starts playin g. 3. Move the joys tick up to rewind t he vide[...]

2.8 Taking/vie wing pictures 2.8. 1 Taking a s till picture 1. Turn on the camcorder an d move the Mode Dial to Camera mode. Camera mode 2. Use th e LCD screen t o frame the picture. 3. Press the Shutter button to captur e the ima ge. 4. The picture is autom atically saved with a uni que file name. 23[...]

2.8. 2 Viewing im ages 1. In Camera mode, press th e Playback button. Th e most recent image displays on the LCD screen. Camera Playback m ode 2. Press t he joystick right a nd left to scro ll throug h the images. 3. Move the Zoom button r ight to z oom in the pictur e. There are two direction keys appears on the LCD screen. You may use the joystic[...]

2.9 Connecting to a computer Read this section to learn h ow 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 ca mcorder to a sta ndard T V as show n 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. Co nnecting to a HDTV offers the high res olution for displaying th e video clips or photos. Connect the ca mcorder to a HD T V as shown wi th the co mpone nt 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 h ow to use the camcorder. 3.1 Camcorder and voice recorder mode Use this mode to capture video clips or record voic e and store them on an SD car d. 3.1. 1 Camcorder and vo ice recorder m ode Use the following picture to familiarize yourself with the Camcorder and voice recorder mode icons an d symb[...]

3 / Night mode indicator/Stabilizer in dicator 4 White balanc e i ndicator 5 Memory space indicator 6 Memory stat us indicator : No SD card : SD car d in 7 Remaining recording time indicator 8 / Force and aut o flash indicator 9 Resoluti on indic ator 10 Battery indicato r 11 Histogram indicator 12 LED flash light i ndicator 13 Macro indicator 14 C[...]

: No SD car d 2 Battery indicato r 3 Voice recorder mode indicator 3.1. 2 Using the m acro functi on This funct ion can captur e subjects close t o the lens. In m acro mode, subjects ca n be as close as 5 cm. While in Camera, Camcorder or Voice recor der modes, mo ve the joystick left to a ctiva te the ma cro fun ction, a nd a icon displays on the [...]

3.1. 5 Using the Fla sh module, auto and force Use the auto and force flash module t o illuminate subjects i n dark environments when press the shutter but ton. You may switch the auto and force flash module by toggling the Flash switc h . The or displays on your ca mcorder when activa ted. 3.1. 6 Using th e Stabil izer functi on Use the Stabilizer[...]

3.2 Camera mode Use Camera mo de to capture still pictures and st ore them in the on an SD car d. 3.2. 1 Camer a 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 com[...]

6 Memory stat us indicator : SD card i ndicator : No SD card 7 / Force and aut o flash indicator 8 File size indicator 9 Battery indicato r 10 Histogram indicator 11 LED flash light i ndicator 12 Macro indicator 13 Self tim er indicator 14 Came ra mode indica tor 15 Zoom indicator 3.2. 2 Using the m acro functi on See section 3.1. 2 “Usi ng the m[...]

3.3 Camcorder Playback mode Use Camcor der Playback mo de to review all the movie files stored on the SD car d. 3.3. 1 Camcorder Play back mode icons Refer to the following picture to familiarize yourself with the Camcorder Playba ck mode icons a nd symbols. 8 1 3 4 7 1 2 3 4 6 7 Camcorder p la y back m ode Voic e reco rder p la y back m ode 6 9 10[...]

3 Memory stat us indicator : SD car d in : No SD card 4 The length of every video clip 5 / Play/ Pause indica tor 6 Battery stat us indica tor 7 File protect indicator 8 Camcor der play back mode icon 9 Displays the file number of the video clip Voice Record er mode: See the table below for a description of each icon and symbol. 1 Displays the numb[...]

7 Battery stat us indica tor 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 Pla yback mode to review all the image files stored in the ca mcorder. 3.4. 1 Ca mera Pla yba ck mo de i con s Refer to the following picture to familiarize yourself with the Camera Playbac k mode icon s 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 numb[...]

5 File protect indicator 6 Playback mo de icon 7 DPOF (Digit al Pr int Order Form at) indicator 3 7[...]

3.5 Thumbnail mode When in Camera Playba ck or Ca mcorder Playback mo des, pr ess the ZOOM button left to show images as thumb nails. 1. Turn on the camcorder and make sure it is in Cam era Playback or Camcorder Playbac k mode. 2. The most recent image /video clip displays on the screen. Press the Zoom button left to view six thumbnail images /vide[...]

4 Using the menus Read this section to learn h ow to configure the camcorder settings and use the advanced features. 4.1 Camcorder menu When in Camcorder mode, press the Menu bu tton to show the camcorder option s menu. 4.1. 1. White balance Use this option to correct color difference for different lightin g conditions. When white balance is set to[...]

4.1. 2. Video reso lution Use t he reso lutio n optio n to dete rmine the r esoluti on of the captured video. The larger screen size requires more memory storage space. 1. Turn the camcorder on and ensure it is in Ca mcorder mode. 2. Press the Menu butto n and mo ve the joystick up a nd down to high light the Reso lution option. Press the center jo[...]

4.1. 3. Color effect The camcorder can capture standard color images, black an d white images, or sepia tone to give an old-fashioned look. 1. Turn the camcorder on and ensure it is in Ca mcorder mode. 2. Press the Menu butto n and mo ve the joystick up a nd down to high light the Effect opt ion. Press th e center joysti ck button to display th e s[...]

4.1. 4. Night mod e Use this function t o shoot a better video clip quality in dark enviro nments. 1. Turn the camcorder on and ensure it is in Ca mcorder mode. 2. Press the Menu butto n and mo ve the joystick up a nd down to high light the Nigh t Mode option. Press the center jo ystick button to displa y the sub menu. 3. Move the joystick left and[...]

4.1. 5. Stabilizer Use this function t o reduce vibration caused by camcorder sh akes during a video shoot. 1. Turn the camcorder on and ensure it is in Ca mcorder mode. 2. Press the Menu butto n and mo ve the joystick up a nd down to high light the S tabili zer option. Press the center joysti ck button to display th e submenu. 3. Move the joystick[...]

4.1. 6. Capture mod e Use this function to record sound or image. 1. Turn the camcorder on and ensure it is in Ca mcorder mode. 2. Press the Menu butto n and mo ve the joystick up a nd down to high light the Capture Mode option. Press th e center jo ystick button to displa y the sub menu. 3. Move the joystick left and right to select Voice recorder[...]

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 Ca mcorder mode. Press the Playback button and then press the Menu butto n to display the Ca mcorder Play back menu. 2. Move the joystick up and down to select Del[...]

If you select Delete All , pre ss 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 butto n agai n to e xit the menu . z Note : Once deleted, files cannot be recovered so make sure you have a backup before you de lete. Files th[...]

4.2. 2 Protect Use this function to lock files to prevent accidental delet ion. 1. Turn the camcorder on and ensure it is in Ca mcorder mode. Press the Playback button and then press the Menu butto n to display Camcord er Playback menu. 2. Move the joystick up and down to select the Prote ct option. Then playback screen appears again. Move the joys[...]

4.3 Camera menu In Camera mode, press the Menu b utton to show the Camera Options me nu. 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 Ca mera mode. 2. Press the Menu butto n and mo ve the joystick up a nd down to high light the White Bal ance opt ion. Press[...]

4.3. 2 Resolu tion 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 Ca mera mode. 2. Press the Menu butto n and mo ve the joystick up a nd down to high light the Reso lution option. Press the cent er joysti ck button to display [...]

4.3. 3 Color effect The camcorder can capture standard color images, black an d white images, or sepia tone to give an old-fashioned look. 1. Turn the camcorder on and ensure it is in Ca mera mode. 2. Press the Menu butto n and mo ve the joystick up a nd down to high light the Effect opt ion. Press th e center joysti ck button to display th e subme[...]

4.3. 4 Night mod e Use this function t o shoot a better video clip quality in dark enviro nments. 1. Turn the camcorder on and ensure it is in Ca mcorder mode. 2. Press the Menu butto n and mo ve the joystick up a nd down to high light the Nigh t Mode option. Press the center jo ystick button to displa y the sub menu. 3. Move the joystick left and [...]

4.3. 5 Self time r Use the self timer function t o take a phot o o f yourself. 1. Turn the camcorder on and ensure it is in Ca mera mode. 2. Press the Menu butto n and mo ve the joystick up a nd down to high light the Selftimer option. Press the center joysti ck button to display th e submenu. 3. Move the joystick left and right to select Off , 5 s[...]

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 Ca mera mode. Press the Playb ack but ton and then press th e Me nu butto n to displ ay the Camera P layback menu. 2. Move the joystick up and down to select the Delete One or Delete All options. If you select Delete One , the play[...]

If you select Delete All , pre ss 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 butto n agai n to e xit the menu . z Note : Once deleted, files cannot be recovered so make sure you have a backup before you delete. File[...]

4.4. 2 Protect Use this function t o protect files. 1. Turn the camcorder on and ensure it is in Ca mera mode. Press the Playb ack but ton and then press th e Me nu butto n to displ ay the Camera P layback menu . 2. Move the joystick up and down to select the Prote ct option. T hen playback screen appears again. Press the joystick up and down to lo[...]

4.4. 3 Slide s how The camcorder includes a slide show function, which displays each image in turn with a regular int erval between pictures. 1. Turn the camcorder on and ensure it is in Ca mera mode. Press the Playb ack but ton and then press th e Me nu butto n to displ ay the Camera P layback menu . 2. Move the joystick up and down to select the [...]

4.4. 4 DPOF Use the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) fun ction to tag pictures stored in the memory card with print inform ation. 1. Turn the camcorder on and ensure it is in Ca mera mode. Press the Playb ack but ton and then press th e Me nu butto n to displ ay the Camera P layback menu . 2. Move the joystick up a nd down t o highlight t he DPO F[...]

4.5 System menu The system menu is use d to configure miscellaneous camera function s. 4.5. 1 Setting t he beep See section 2.6. 3 “S etting the Beep”. 4.5. 2 Histogram 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 m[...]

4.5. 3 Auto power off Use t his functio n to sw itch the camcor der off a utoma tically a fter a period of inact ivi ty f or power saving. 1. Turn on the camcorder and switch to SET mo de. 2. Move the joystick up a nd down t o highlight t he Auto Power Off option. Pres s the center jo ystick button to display the submenu. 3. Move the joystick left [...]

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 mo de. 2. Move the joystick up a nd down t o highlight t he TV standard option. Press the cent er joystick button to display the submenu. 3. Move the joystick left and right to select NT SC or PAL , and pres s the ce nter joysti ck bu [...]

4.5. 5 Format Use this function t o format the current storage media. This format action will delete everything on the media. 1. Turn on the camcorder and switch to SET mo de. 2. Move the joystick up a nd down t o highlight t he Form at option. Press the center joystick button to display the submenu . 3. Move the joystick left and right to select X[...]

4.5. 6 Default Use this option to reset all settin gs to the default sett ings. 1. Turn on the camcorder and switch to SET mo de. 2. Move the joystick up a nd down t o 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 √ , a nd press the cente r joysti ck but[...]

4.5. 8 Frequenc y 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 mo de. 2. Move the joystick up a nd down t o highlight t he Frequency option. Pres s the center j oystick butt on to display the submenu. 3. Move the joystick left and right to select 5 0 Hz or 60 Hz[...]

5 Installing the software and drivers Read this section to learn h ow to i nstall t he software for the camera. 5.1 Presto! Video Works Presto! Video Wo rks is an adva nced 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 Window[...]

5.2 Presto! Mr. Photo Presto! Mr. Ph oto is an advanced phot o 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. [...]

5.3 Quick Time Quick Time is an easy-to-use app lication for playing th e video clips stored in the camera or on the SD/MMC card. To install the Quick Tim e: 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[...]

6 7 Appendix Specifications Gener al 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 to SD HC 8GB Class6) Sensor sensitivity Auto Color effects Color/B&W/Sepia Lens 5X Optical zoom lens Wide: F/3.2, f=6.26mm Tele:[...]

68 Gener al 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 Optica l Zoom, 2X Digital Zoom (1080P), 4X Digital Zoom (others) Camera: 5X optical zoom, 4[...]

69 Gener al White balance Auto/Sunny/Cloudy/Tungs ten/ Fluorescent EV compensation -2.0 EV~+2.0 EV Self-timer Off, 5, 10 se conds 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 opti ons. Power supply Li-Ion battery NP-120 battery Dimension 57 (W) x 70 (H) x 129 ([...]

70 Troubleshooting Problem Possible 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 was[...]

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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