DXG Technology DXG-580V HD manual

DXG-580V HD User’s Manual 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 ........................ 29 3.2.5 Quick access controls .............................. 29 3.3 Movie Playback mode ...........................................30 3.3.1 Movie Playback mode icons ................... 30 3.4 Photo Playback mode ........................................... 33 3.4.1 Photo Playback mode i[...]

iv 4.4.1 Delete ......................................................... 49 4.4.2 Protect ....................................................... 51 4.4.3 Slide show ................................................. 52 4.4.4 DPOF ......................................................... 53 4.5 System menu ..........................................[...]

v 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[...]

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 • 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 the se steps: • If the fluid makes contact with skin, wipe it with a clean cloth then rinse w[...]

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[...]

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 imme diately. Batt ery charg er AV c ab l e CD-ROM (Dri ver and ap pli cat ion softwa re) Power cor d Compo ne nt Video cabl e Video camera Pouch USB cabl e User manual Casio NP-40 2[...]

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 M ac ro b u tton Sh u tter b u tton Zo om / V olu m e bu tton 3[...]

1.4.3 Bottom view Ba tte ry c om p a rtm e nt Tri pod mount 1.4.4 Rig ht view LCD scre en cov er 4[...]

1.4.5 Lef t view Hand st ra p M acro switch 1.4.6 Back view Mo de di al Play back butto n Sc roll w h e el USB / AV Outp ut REC. / Pow er LED REC.STOP butt on HD Output 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 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.STOP [...]

3. In the thumbnail mode, press 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 up and down to select the video cl ip and then press inwa[...]

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

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 remaining[...]

2 Getting started Read this section to learn how to start using the video camera. Th is 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 separately) An SD card can be installed in the[...]

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

2.2 Inserting the batteries This video camera is designed to use a Li-ion or 4x AAA batteries. 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 incorrectly could cause damage to the camera and possibly start a fire. 1. [...]

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 cord to the batter y charge r. 2.4 Turning on the video camera Press and hold the power butt on to turn the video camera on/off. 2.5 Changing modes The video camera can operate in th ree modes, Movie[...]

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, a nd move the mo de dial to SET . Move the scroll wheel up/ down to highlight Date / Time . Press the scroll wheel inwards to con[...]

2.6.2 Setting the language 1. Turn on the video camera, a nd 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 Chinese, Simplified Chi nese, German, Italian, Spa nish, French , Turkish, Portug[...]

2.6.3 Setting the beep 1. Turn on the video camera, a nd 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. 1 7[...]

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. 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 saved with a unique file name. Notes[...]

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: 19 Video resolution Preview Taking pictures and focu sing 16:9 ratio 4:3 ratio 1080P (144 0 x 1080) 720P (1280 x 720) 480P (720 x 480 ) 4:3 ratio 4:3 ratio CIF (352 x 240)[...]

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 indicat or 2. Move the scroll wheel up and down to scroll through the video clips. Press the scroll wheel inwards to play back the video clip. 3. To pause while playing back the video clip, press the RE[...]

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. 21[...]

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 through the images. 3. Press the Zoom button ri ght to zoo m in the pict ure. Then you can move the image up/down or left/right by pressing the scroll wheel, you can s[...]

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. 23[...]

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 video came ra to a H DTV as sho wn with the compone nt video cable and AV cable provided. AV out HD out Component Video Cable AV Cable HD in AV i[...]

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 and[...]

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

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 ma cro function, and an icon displays on the LCD screen. Move the macro butto n again to r[...]

3.2 Photo mode Use Photo mode to capture still pictures and store them in the internal memory or on a n 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 photos [...]

6 Memory status indi cator : SD card indica tor : Internal memory indicat or 7 LED flash light indicator 8 File size indicator 9 Battery indica tor 10 Histogram indicator 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 “Using the macro function” . 3.2.3 Usin[...]

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 for[...]

3 Memory status indi cator : SD card indica tor : Internal memory indicat or 4 The length of every video clip 5 / Pla y/ Pause indi cator 6 Battery status in dicator 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 D[...]

stop the audio clips 7 Battery status in dicator 8 File protect indicator 9 Voice playback mode 10 Displays the file number of the audio clip 32[...]

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 curr[...]

4 Battery status indica tor 5 File protect indicator 6 Playback mode ico n 7 DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) indicator 34[...]

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 on th[...]

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[...]

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 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 displ[...]

4.1.3. Color effect The camera can capture videos in standard color, black an d white, and sepia t one. 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 scroll wheel to select Color, B&[...]

4.1.4. Night mode Use this function to shoot a video clip with better 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[...]

4.1.5. Capture mode Use this function to select to record sounds or video clips. 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 Movie mode. P[...]

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 press the MENU button to display the Movie Playback menu. 2. Use the scroll wheel to select [...]

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 e xit the me nu. Note: Once deleted, files cannot be recovered so make sure you have a backup before you de lete. Files that have been protected will[...]

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 press the MENU button to display Movie Playback menu. 2. Use the scroll wheel to select the Protec t option. Then playback screen appears again. Use the scroll wheel to locate t[...]

4.3 Photo menu In Photo mode, press the MENU button to show the Photo option s 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 i[...]

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. 3. [...]

4.3.3 Col or effect The camera can capture images in standard color, black an d white, and sepia t one. 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 scroll wheel to select Color , B &am[...]

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 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[...]

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 Self-timer option. Press the scroll wheel inwards to displ ay the sub menu. 3. Use the scroll wheel to select Off , 5 seconds , or 10 seconds options[...]

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 ap[...]

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 e xit the me nu. Note : Once deleted, files cannot be recovered so make sure you have a backup before you de lete. Files that have been protecte[...]

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 Protec t option. Then playback screen appears again. Use the scroll wheel to locate the file you want to p[...]

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. Use the scroll wheel to select the Autoplay option and[...]

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 sc[...]

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 capture a better photo/video clip. 1. Turn on the video camera and switch to SET mode. [...]

4.5.3 Auto power off Use this function to switch the camera off automatically aft er 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 , or[...]

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. 5 6[...]

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 scr[...]

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 uage [...]

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 th e scroll wheel inwards [...]

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

5.2 NewSoft Mr. Photo NewSoft Mr. Photo is an advanced photo edit ing software application. To install NewSoft Mr. Ph oto: 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. [...]

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 does not automatically boot, use Window Explore to execute the InstalMgr.exe file in the root directory. The following screen is[...]

63 Appendix Specifications General Imaging sensor 1/2.5” CMOS 5.0 Megapixel sensor Active pixels 5.0 Megapixel Storage media Internal: Built-in 32 MB flash memory ( 15 MB for storage) External: SD Card, SD HC 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[...]

64 General 1080P (1440 x 1080/30 fps) Quality: Auto Zoom Movie: Digital Zoom 4X (1080P, 2X Digital Zoom) Camera: Digital Zoom 4X Still Image Playback: Digital Zoom 8X (max.) Audio Recording Yes TFT Monitor 3.0” TFT (960 x 240 pixels) LED Flash Light < 1.0m range Movie: On / Off Camera: On / Off White balance Auto/Sunny/Cloudy/Tungsten/ Fluores[...]

65 General 1~ 1/2000 second Auto power off Off, 1 min., 5 min. Power supply Li-ion battery NP-40 Dimension 41 (W) x 68 (H) x 111 (D) mm Weight Approx. 227g+-5g (without batteries)[...]

6 6 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 ou[...]

6 7 The camera turns off while taking a photo with self timer function. 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 Using the macro function ). Memory card ca[...]

All buttons are inactive. Short circuit occurred when connecting the camera with other devices. • Remove the batteries from the camera and insert again. 68[...]

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