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DXG-569V HD User’s Manual DXG USA[...]

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

ii 2.5 Changing modes ................................................... 16 2.6 Befor e you start .................................................... 17 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 [...]

iii 3.2.4 Using the LED flashlight ......................... 31 3.2.5 Quick access controls .............................. 31 3.3 Movie Playback mode ...........................................32 3.3.1 Movie Playback mode icons ................... 32 3.4 Photo Playback mode ........................................... 35 3.4.1 Photo Playback mode ic[...]

iv 4.4.1 Delete ......................................................... 51 4.4.2 Protect ....................................................... 53 4.4.3 Slide show ................................................. 54 4.4.4 DPOF ......................................................... 55 4.5 System menu ..........................................[...]

v Preface Congratulations on your purchase of th is advanced video camera. 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 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 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 fluids ma ke contac t with skin, wipe i t with a clean cloth then rins[...]

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. Batt ery charg er AV ca ble CD-ROM (Ap plication softw are ) Compo ne nt Video cabl e Vide o c amera USB c able User manual AAA batt eri es[...]

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 fla shl ig ht USB AV/ HD output 1.4.2 Top view Microp hone Power LED[...]

4 1.4.3 Bottom view Tri pod mount 1.4.4 Rig ht view Power button SD card slot[...]

5 1.4.5 Lef t view Ba tte ry cover M acro switch 1.4.6 Back view Zoom switch Sh utte r butto n Mode button Menu button Navigat ion pad Playbac k butt on[...]

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.[...]

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8 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 button Press to select Movie, Photo, and Setup modes. Navigation pad z In Movie and Photo modes, press up/ down on the Navigation pad to adjust the exposure se[...]

9 z In Movie Playbac k mode, press to pause playing, an d press again to continue playing. z In Photo mode, press to ta ke a picture. Macro switch Move the switch up to the position to enable Macro mode. Playback button In Photo and Movie mode, press to playback recorde d files. Zoom switch z In Movie and Photo modes, slide the switch up/ down to z[...]

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

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. Lower and press the SD card slot cover into place.[...]

13 2.2 Inserting the batteries Note : Install the battery exactly as des cribed here. Ensure that the polarity of the batteries is correct. Installin g the batteries incorrectly could cause damage to the video ca mera and possibly start a fire. 1. Slide off the battery cover. 2. Insert the three AAA-type batt eries as shown. 3. Slide back the batte[...]

14 2.3 Charging the battery You can charge batteries with the charging unit provided. The battery charger can charge AA /AAA batteries at a time. 1. Insert your batteries into the battery charger unit, making sure the polarity of the bat tery is correct. 2. Insert the three AAA-type batteries as shown. 3. Pull the plug up and plug into a wall outle[...]

15 Note: 1. Insert 2 or 4 AA/A AA rechargeable Ni-Cd/Ni- MH batteries into the battery compartment ; battery must be charged in pairs. 2. The LEDs green during standby and red while charging. When charging finished, the LEDs turn green. 3. Do not charge lo nger, overcha rging may ca use damage to the charger and battery.[...]

1 6 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, Movie , Photo , and Setup . Press the Mode button to select different modes. Mode button[...]

1 7 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 4. Turn on the video camera, and press the mode button to Setup . Press up/ down o n the Naviga tion pad to highlight Date / Time . Press the center key o[...]

18 7. Press down on the Navigation pad to highlight the √ to leave the date/ time menu. 2.6.2 Setting the language 1. Turn on the video camera, and press the Mode butt on t o Setup . Press up/ down o n the Naviga tion pad to highlight Language . Press the center key of the Navigation pad to select. 2. Press up/ down on the Navigation pad to selec[...]

19 2.6.3 Setting the beep 1. Turn on the video camera, an d Press the Navigation pad to Setup . Pres s up/ down on the Navi gation pad to highlight Beep . Pr ess the center key of the Na vigatio n pad to confirm. 2. Press up/ down on the Navigation pad to select the √ , and press the center key of the Na vigation pad to exit.[...]

20 2.7 Shoot/Playback video 2.7.1 Shoo ting a vi deo clip 1. Turn on the video camera and press the mode button to Movie mode. Movie mode 2. Use the LCD screen to frame the video. 3. Press the Shutter butto n to star t recording. 4. Press the Shutter butto n again to stop re cording. 5. The video clip is automatically saved with a unique file name.[...]

21 Notes: 1. The maximum length of each video recording file is 2GB. 2. The high-resolution settings result in larger files. 3. The LCD preview ratio will vary depending on the different video resolution settings. See the following table: Video resolution Preview HD (1280 x 720) 16:9 ratio D1 (720 x 480) CIF (352 x 240) 4:3 ratio[...]

22 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. Press up or down on the Navigation pad to scroll through the video clips. Press the center key of the Navigation pad to play b ack the video clip. 3. When viewing the video clip, slide [...]

23 2.8 Taking/ vi ewing pictures 2.8.1 Takin g a still picture 1. Turn on the camera an d press the mod e button to Photo mode. 2. Use the LCD screen to frame the picture. 3. Press the Shutter butto n to captur e the image . Photo mode 4. The picture is automatically saved with a unique file name.[...]

24 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 up or down on the Navigation pad to scroll through the ima ges. 3. Slide the Zoom switch up to zoom in the picture. Then you can move the image up/down or left/right by the Navigation pad. 4. Slide the Z[...]

25 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. 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 the AV cable provided.[...]

2 6 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.[...]

2 7 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 me mory or on an S D card. 3.1.1 Movi e and voic e recorder m ode Use the following picture to familiarize yourself with the Movie and voice recorder mode icons[...]

28 3 Night mode indicator 4 White balance indicator 5 Memory status indi cator : SD card indica tor : Internal memory indicat or 6 Remaining recording time indicator 7 LED flashlight indicator 8 Re solution indi cator 9 Battery indi cator 10 Histogram indicato r 11 Macro indicator 12 Movie mode indicator 13 Zoom indicator Voice recorder mode: See t[...]

29 4 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 15-16 cm. While in Photo or Movie and voice recorder modes, move the Macro switch up to activa te macr o function, a nd an ico n displays on the LCD screen. Move the macro button do w[...]

30 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[...]

31 6 Memory status indi cator : SD card indica tor : Internal memory indicat or 7 LED flashlight 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 U[...]

32 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 mode Voice recorde r m ode 6 9 10 5 2 5 9 8 Movie mode: See the table below[...]

33 3 Memory status indi cator : SD card indica tor : Internal memory indicat or 4 The length of every video clip 5 / Play/ Pause indica tor 6 Ba ttery status i ndicator 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. [...]

34 7 Ba ttery status i ndicator 8 File protect indicator 9 Voice playback mode 10 Displays the file number of the audio clip[...]

35 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[...]

3 6 4 Battery status i ndicator 5 File protect indicator 6 Playback mode ico n 7 DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) indicator[...]

3 7 3.5 Thumbnail mode When in Movie Playback or Photo Playback modes, press the zoom switch down to show images as thumbnails. 1. Turn on the video camera and make sure it is in Movie Playback or Pho to Playback mode. 2. The most recent video clip/ image displays on the screen. Slide the zoom switch down to view six thumbnail video clips/ images o[...]

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 video[...]

39 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 an d use the N avigation pa d to highlight the Resolution option. Press the center key of the Na[...]

40 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 an d use the N avigation pa d to highlight the Effect option. Press the center key of the Navigation pad to display the submenu[...]

41 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 an d use the N avigation pa d to highlight the Night Mode option. Press th e center key of the Navigatio n pad to di splay the sub menu. 3. Press the Navigation pad t[...]

42 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 an d use the N avigation pa d to highlight the Capture Mode opti on. Press the center key of the Navigation pad to display the submenu. 3. Press the Navigation pad to select Voice recorder or Video [...]

43 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. Press the Navigation pad to[...]

44 If you select Delete All , press the center key of the Na vigation pad to display the submenu. 3. Press the Navigation pad to select √ and press the center key of the Navi gation pad 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 de lete. Fi[...]

45 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 the Movie Playback menu. 2. Press the Navigation pad to select the PROTECT opt ion . Then playback screen appears again. Press the Navigatio[...]

4 6 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 an d use the N avigation pa d to highlight the White Balance option. Press the center[...]

4 7 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 an d use the N avigation pa d to highlight the Resolution option. Press the center key of the Navigatio n pad to di s[...]

48 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 an d use the N avigation pa d to highlight the Effect option. Press the center key of the Navigation pad to display the submenu[...]

49 4.3.4 Nigh t 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 Photo mode. 2. Press the MENU button an d use the N avigation pa d to highlight the Night Mode option. Press th e center key of the Navigatio n pad to di splay the sub menu. 3. Press the Navigation pad t[...]

50 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 an d use the N avigation pa d to highlight the Selftimer op tion. Press the center key of the Navigation pad to display the submenu. 3. Press the Navigation pad to select Off , 5 seconds ,[...]

51 4.4 Photo playback menu Use the playback menu to manage the files stored in the internal memory or on the SD card. 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. Press the Navigation pad [...]

52 If you select Delete All , press the center key of the Na vigation pad to display the submenu. 3. Press the Navigation pad to select √ and then press the center key of the Navigation pad 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 de lete[...]

53 4.4.2 Protect Use this function to protect files from accidental deletion. 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. Press the Navigation pad to select the PROTECT opt ion . Then playback screen appears again. Press the Navigation[...]

54 4.4.3 Slid e show 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 but ton and then press th e MENU button to display the Photo Playbac k menu. 2. Press the Navigation pad to select the AUTOPLA Y op[...]

55 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. Press the Navigation pad to highlight DPOF option, and press[...]

5 6 Notes : 1. A memory card is required for DP OF function. 2. If DPOF is set, all photos are ordered to print. 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. [...]

5 7 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 Setup mode. 2. Press the Navigation pad to highlight the Auto Power Off option. Pres s the center key of the N avigation pa d to display the submenu. 3. Press the Navigation pad t[...]

58 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 Setup mode. 2. Press the Navigation pad to highlight the TV standard option. Press the center key of the Navigation pad to display the submenu. 3. Press the Navigation pad to select NTSC or PAL , and press the center key of the Naviga[...]

59 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 Setup mode. 2. Press the Navigation pad to highlight the Format opt ion . Press the center key of the Navigation pad to display the submenu. 3. Press the Navigation pad to select X[...]

60 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 Setup mode. 2. Press the Navigation pad to highlight the Default option. Press the center key of the Navigation pad to display the submenu. 3. Press the Navigation pad to select X or √ , and press the center key of the Naviga[...]

61 4.5.8 Freq uency Use the Frequency option to set the frequency system for your area. To set the frequency: 4. Turn on the video camera and switch to Setup mode. 5. Press the Navigation pad to highlight the Frequency option. Press the center key of the Navigation pad to display the submenu. 6. Press the Navigation pad to select 5 0 Hz or 60 Hz. P[...]

62 5 Installing the software Read this section to learn how to install the software for t he camera. 5.1 Presto! VideoWorks Presto! VideoWorks is an adva nced software application for editing video. To install Presto! VideoWorks: 1. Insert the supplied CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2. If the CD-ROM does not automatically boot, use Windows Explorer to e[...]

63 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.[...]

64 5.3 QuickTime QuickTime is an easy-to-use application for playing the video clips stored in the camera or on the SD/MMC card. To install the QuickTime: 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 is[...]

65 Appendix Specifications General Imaging sensor 1/2.5” CMOS 5.1 Megapixel sensor Active pixels 5.1 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/3.2, f=7.5mm Focus range Normal: 1.5m~infinity Macro: 15~16cm Still [...]

6 6 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 7 General Shutter Electronic shutter 1~1/8000 second Auto power off Off, 1 min., 5 min. Power supply AAA-type rechargeable batteries Dimension 29mm(thickness) X110mm (height) X73mm (length) Weight Approx. 135g (without batteries)[...]

68 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 o[...]

69 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 [...]

70 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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