DXG DXG-589V User manual

DXG-589V

User’s Manual

DXG

USA

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Table of Contents

Preface .............................................................................vi

About this manual............................................................vi

Copyright..........................................................................vi

Precautions .....................................................................vii

1 Introduction................................................ 1

1.1 System requirements...............................................1

1.2 Features..................................................................1

1.3 Unpacking the video camera..................................2

1.4 About the camera ...................................................3

1.4.1 Front view...................................................3

1.4.2 Back view....................................................3

1.4.3 Top view .....................................................4

1.4.4 Bottom view ...............................................4

1.4.5 Right view...................................................5

1.4.6 Left View.....................................................5

1.4.7 Adjusting the LCD display.......................6

1.4.8 LCD/Game control buttons .....................7

1.4.9 Using the Remote Controller..................11

2 Getting started.......................................... 13

2.1 Inserting an SD card............................................13

2.2 Inserting the batteries...........................................14

2.3 Charging the battery/Using the power adapter....15

2.4 Turning on for the first time ................................15

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2.5

Changing modes...................................................15

2.6 Before you start ....................................................16

2.6.1 Setting the date and time........................16

2.6.2 Setting the language ................................17

2.7 Shoot/Playback video...........................................18

2.7.1 Shooting a video clip:..............................18

2.7.2 Playing the video clip..............................19

2.8 Taking/viewing pictures........................................20

2.8.1 Taking a still picture:...............................20

2.8.2 Viewing images:.......................................21

2.9 Playing music files...............................................22

2.10 Playing video games.............................................23

2.11 Voice recording.....................................................24

2.11.1 To playback a voice file:..........................25

2.12 Using the Video Recorder Feature.......................26

2.13 Connecting to a computer....................................27

2.14 Connecting to a TV ..............................................28

2.15 Connecting the earphones....................................28

2.16 Connecting the power adapter .............................29

3 Using the camera......................................30

3.1 Video mode ...........................................................30

3.1.1 Video mode icons ....................................30

3.1.2 Quick access menu ..................................32

3.2 Camera mode........................................................33

3.2.1 Camera mode icons .................................33

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3.2.2

Using the macro function .......................34

3.2.3 Using the zoom function.........................34

3.2.4 Using the LED flash light........................35

3.2.5 Quick access menu ..................................36

3.3 Playback mode......................................................37

3.3.1 Playback mode icons...............................37

3.3.2 Thumbnail mode......................................38

3.4 Music mode ..........................................................39

3.4.1 Music mode icons ....................................39

3.5 Voice mode............................................................40

3.5.1 Voice mode icons .....................................40

3.6 USB mode.............................................................41

3.6.1 Using the PC cam feature .......................41

3.6.2 Using the mass storage feature ..............41

3.6.3 Using DPS feature....................................41

3.7 Game mode...........................................................42

3.7.1 Playing video games ...............................42

4 Using the menus ....................................... 50

4.1 DV menu...............................................................50

4.1.1. Video size..................................................50

4.1.2. Video quality............................................51

4.1.3. White balance...........................................52

4.1.4. Exposure adjustment (EV)......................53

4.1.5. Color effect ...............................................54

4.2 DV playback menu...............................................55

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4.2.1

Delete all ...................................................55

4.2.2 Unlock all..................................................56

4.3 Picture menu........................................................57

4.3.1 Size.............................................................57

4.3.2 Image quality............................................58

4.3.3 White balance...........................................59

4.3.4 Exposure adjustment (EV)......................60

4.3.5 Color effect ...............................................61

4.3.6 Self-timer...................................................62

4.3.7 Drive mode...............................................63

4.3.8 Date stamp................................................64

4.4 Camera playback menu........................................65

4.4.1 Delete all ...................................................65

4.4.2 Unlock all..................................................66

4.4.3 Slide show.................................................67

4.4.4 DPOF one..................................................68

4.4.5 DPOF all....................................................70

4.5 Music menu..........................................................71

4.5.1 Repeat........................................................71

4.5.2 Delete all ...................................................72

4.6 Setup menu...........................................................73

4.6.1 Date/time .................................................73

4.6.2 Beep ...........................................................73

4.6.3 Format .......................................................74

4.6.4 Default.......................................................75

4.6.5 Memory status .........................................76

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4.6.6

Language ..................................................76

4.6.7 TV system .................................................77

4.6.8 Power off timer ........................................78

4.6.9 Frequency .................................................79

5 Installing software and drivers...............80

5.1 Drivers..................................................................80

5.1.1 Mass Storage.............................................80

5.2 Presto! Video Works 6 ..........................................82

5.3 Presto! Mr. Photo 3..............................................83

5.4 XviD codec for PC................................................84

Appendix............................................................ 87

Specifications..................................................................87

Troubleshooting..............................................................90

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Preface

Congratulations on your purchase of this advanced video camera.

Make sure 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 to date. However, no guarantee is made

regarding the accuracy of the contents. If the contents of this

manual do not tally with the camera, please take the camera as a

criterion. We reserve the right to change the contents of this

manual and specifications of the product without prior notice.

If the accessories do not tally with the actual package, please take

the actual package as the criterion.

Copyright

transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system or translated

into any language or computer language, in any form or by any

means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, manual or

otherwise, without the prior written permission of the

manufacturer.

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Precautions

General precautions

• Do not use or store the product in dusty, dirty, or sandy areas,

as its components may be damaged.

• Do not store the product in a hot environment. High

temperatures can shorten the life of electronic devices, damage

batteries and warp or melt certain plastics.

• Do not store the product in cold areas. When the product

warms up to its normal temperature, moisture can form inside;

this may damage the electronic circuits.

• Do not attempt to open the casing or attempt your own repairs.

High-voltage internal components create the risk of electric

shock when exposed.

• Do not drop or knock the product. Rough handling may

damage the internal components.

• Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents or strong

detergents to clean the product. Wipe the product with a

slightly damp soft cloth.

• Do not fire the flash while it is too close to the subject's eyes.

Intense light from the flash can cause eye damage if it is fired

too close to the eyes. When using the flash, the camera should

be at least one meter from the eyes of the subject.

• Do not open battery cover while an image is being recorded.

Doing so will not only make storage of the current image

impossible, it can also corrupt other image data already stored

in file.

• If the product or any of its accessories are not working

properly, take them to your nearest qualified service center.

The personnel there will assist you and if necessary, arrange

for the product to be repaired.

• Test for proper operation before using the camera.

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• Before using the camera to record images, make sure you first

record a number of test images and check the results to ensure

that the camera is configured correctly and operating properly

(refer to “2. Getting started” section)

Operation conditions

• This camera is designed for use in temperatures ranging for

0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

• Do not use or keep the camera in the following areas.

-in areas subject to direct sunlight

-in areas subject to high humidity or dust

-near air conditioners, heaters, or other areas subject to

temperature extremes

-inside of a closed vehicle, especially one parked in the sun.

-in areas subject to strong vibration

Power supply

• Use only the type of battery and charger that came with your

camera. Using any other type of battery or charger may

damage the equipment and invalidate the warranty.

• When using Li-ion batteries in this product, ensure that they

are inserted correctly. Inserting the batteries incorrectly can

cause damage to the product and possibly start a fire.

• Never use any other AC adapter besides the one that comes

with this camera.

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1 Introduction

Read this section to learn about the features and functions of this

video camera. This chapter covers system requirements, package

contents, and description of the hardware components.

1.1 System requirements

The video camera requires a PC with the following specifications:

• Windows® XP, 2000, and ME operating system

• Intel® Pentium III 500MHz CPU or higher

• At least 256 MB of RAM or higher

• Standard USB 1.1 port or higher

• 4x speed CD-ROM drive or higher

• At least 200MB of available disk space

Note: A USB 1.1 port will enable you to transfer files to and from

your host PC, but transfer speed will be much faster with a USB 2.0

port.

1.2 Features

The video camera offers a variety of features and functions

including:

• Digital camcorder

• Digital Camera

• Voice recorder

• Music player

• Multimedia player

• Game player

Additionally, the camera features 4X advance zoom, 4X digital

zoom, USB mass storage, and an SD card reader.

1.3 Unpacking the video camera

The following items should be present in the package. If any item is

missing or appears damaged, contact your dealer immediately.

User manual

Video camera

CD-ROM

(Driver and application

software)

USB / TV out cable

Li-ion battery

AV-IN/Audio cable

Earphones

Power adapter

Battery charger

Pouch Remote controller

Wrist strap

Remote Control

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1.4 About the camera

Refer to the following illustrations to familiarize yourself with the

buttons and controls of this video camera.

1.4.1 Front view

Lens

LED flash light

IR receiver

USB/Video

connector

Stereo jack

DC IN jack

1.4.2 Back view

Power LED (Green)

Shutter

button

Zoom switch

Joystick

Menu

button

Power button

LCD screen

cover

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1.4.3 Top view

Microphone

Speaker

Mode

switch

1.4.4 Bottom view

Battery

compartment

cover

Tripod connector

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1.4.5 Right view

Directional

pad

1.4.6 Left View

Macro

switch

Zoom

switch

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1.4.7 Adjusting the LCD display

Flip and twist the LCD screen as shown while capturing a still

image or recording a video clip.

Flip and twist the LCD screen as shown to sit the screen on the

game control panel when playing the built-in video games.

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1.4.8 LCD/Game control buttons

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Pause/

Menu

button

Reset/

Record

button

Mode

button

Select/

Playback

button

Game

buttons

See the table below for a description of each button’s function.

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Button Name

Function

Power

switch

Slide the power switch down to turn

on/off the video camera.

Zoom

switch

z Move up/down to zoom in/out

while shooting video clips or

taking pictures.

z Move up/down to

enlarge/reduce images while

reviewing still images.

z Move up/down to adjust volume

while

playing video or voice files.

Menu

button

Press to display main OSD

(on-screen display) menus.

Mode

switch/

Mode

button

Use to toggle Camcorder (DV),

Camera, Music, Game, and Voice

modes.

Joystick

z In Playback mode, move the

joystick left/right to select

previous/next video clip/image/

voice/ music file to play. Move

the joystick up and down to fast

forward or rewind during a file

playback.

z In DV/Camera mode, move

up/down/right to show the quick

access menu options. And move left to

turn on the LED flash light. Move

right to access timer.

z In DV/Camera/ Voice Playback

mode, move down to protect the files

from accidental deletion. Press the

center joystick button to playback

audio and video files.

z In Music mode, move up to

toggle the repeat options. Press

the center joystick to play/stop

playing the audio files.

Select/

Playback

button

Press to playback images, video

clips, or recorded voice files.

Pause/

Menu

button

z Press to display main OSD menu.

z In Game mode, press to pause

while playing a game.

Reset/

Record

button

z In Game mode, press to exit to

the main menu.

z In DV/Voice mode, press to start

recording.

Shutter

button

z

Press to start/stop the video/voice

recording in DV/Voice mode.

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z Press to capture a picture in

Camera mode.

z Press to play/stop when playing

video/voice files.

Macro

switch

Move the switch to the position

to enable Macro mode.

Directional

pad

z Used as directional keys in Game

mode.

z Used as joystick buttons in DV/

Camera/Voice /Music /Playback

mode.

z In Playback mode, press the up

and down directional pads to fast

forward or rewind during file

playback.

Game

buttons

z In Game mode, press the buttons

to execute game commands.

z In DV Playback and Voice

Playback modes, press to

start/stop file playback.

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