DXG DXG-581V, User Manual

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Page 3: ...1 1 3 Unpacking the video camera 2 1 4 About the camera 3 1 4 1 Front view 3 1 4 2 Top view 3 1 4 3 Bottom view 4 1 4 4 Right view 4 1 4 5 Left view 5 1 4 6 Back view 5 1 4 7 Adjusting the LCD display...

Page 4: ...e file 21 2 8 2 Playing back a voice file 22 2 9 Taking viewing pictures 23 2 9 1 Taking a still picture 23 2 9 2 Viewing images 24 2 10 Connecting to a computer 25 2 11 Connecting to a standard TV 25...

Page 5: ...ck mode icons 32 3 4 Photo Playback mode 34 3 4 1 Photo Playback mode icons 34 3 5 Thumbnail mode 36 3 6 USB mode 36 4 Using the menus 37 4 1 Movie menu 37 4 1 1 White balance 37 4 1 2 Color effect 38...

Page 6: ...2 Protect 51 4 6 3 Autoplay 52 4 6 4 DPOF 53 4 7 System menu 54 4 7 1 Setting the beep 54 4 7 2 Histogram mode 54 4 7 3 Auto power off 55 4 7 4 TV standard 56 4 7 5 Format 57 4 7 6 Default 58 4 7 7 La...

Page 7: ...v Specifications 63 Troubleshooting 66...

Page 8: ...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...

Page 9: ...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 fla...

Page 10: ...d is swallowed first rinse mouth with water then drink a large amount of water and induce vomiting Seek immediately medical attention Operation conditions This camera is designed for use in temperatur...

Page 11: ...V camera in any important occasion such as a wedding ceremony or an overseas trip do test the DV camera beforehand to ensure that it functions properly Any additional loss caused by the malfunction of...

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Page 13: ...higher 3GHz recommended At least 512 MB of RAM or higher 1GB recommended Standard USB 1 1 port or higher At least 64MB or greater video card At least 200MB of available disk space Note A USB 1 1 port...

Page 14: ...ms should be present in the package If any item is missing or appears damaged contact your dealer immediately B attery c harger CD ROM Driver and applic ation so ftw are V ideo camera Pouch U SB A V c...

Page 15: ...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 light HDMI USB AV connector Self timer LED 1 4 2 Top v...

Page 16: ...1 4 3 Bottom view Tripod mount SD card compartment cover 1 4 4 Right view LCD screen cover LCD screen cover Power button SD card compartment cover 4...

Page 17: ...1 4 5 Left view Battery compartment cover Macro switch 1 4 6 Back view Playback button Scroll wheel Shutter button Mode button Menu button Power LED Joystick 5...

Page 18: ...1 4 7 Adjusting the LCD display Flip and twist the LCD screen as shown when capturing a still image or recording a video clip 6...

Page 19: ...stick button to begin stop filming In Voice Recorder mode press the center joystick button to begin stop recording In Photo mode press the joystick up down to adjust the EV compensation press right to...

Page 20: ...in to display the help diagram that illustrates button functions In Movie Voice Playback mode 1 Move up and down to adjust playback volume during replaying Move down to display the video clips in thum...

Page 21: ...the help diagram that illustrates button functions Playback button In Movie Voice Recorder and Photo modes press to enter playback mode Menu button Press to display main OSD menus Mode button Use to t...

Page 22: ...D Color Definition Green Power on Red 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 a...

Page 23: ...configuring preliminary settings See later chapters for advanced functions 2 1 Inserting an SD card sold separately An SD card can be installed in the video camera to provide additional storage space...

Page 24: ...3 Press down the SD card compartment cover 4 Push the SD card compartment cover inwards 12...

Page 25: ...or similar batteries recommended by the manufacturer or your dealer Note Install the battery exactly as described here Installing the battery incorrectly could cause damage to the camera and possibly...

Page 26: ...LED will light up for proper charging 3 After full charge the LED turns to green 4 It takes about 100 minutes to achieve full charge Actual charging time depends on current battery capacity and charg...

Page 27: ...e video camera and press the Mode button to display the Setup menu Press the joystick up down to highlight the Date Time option Press the center joystick button to view the submenu 2 Press the joystic...

Page 28: ...light Language Press the center joystick button to confirm 2 Press the joystick left right to select the following languages English Traditional Chinese Simplified Chinese German Italian Spanish Frenc...

Page 29: ...switch to Setup menu Press the up down buttons to highlight Beep Press the center joystick button to confirm 2 Press the joystick left right to select the tick cross icon and press the center joystick...

Page 30: ...e the LCD screen to frame the video 3 Press the Shutter button to start recording 4 Press the Shutter button again to stop recording 5 The video clip is automatically saved with a unique file name Not...

Page 31: ...ture can vary depending on the different video resolution settings See the following table 19 Video resolution Preview Taking pictures and focusing 16 9 ratio 4 3 ratio 1080P 1440 x 1080 720P 1280 x 7...

Page 32: ...k the video clip 3 To pause while playing back the video clip press the joystick up 4 Press the joystick right for fast forward playback 2X 4X 8X or 16X the left for fast rewind 2X 4X 8X or 16X and th...

Page 33: ...ding a voice file 1 Turn on the video camera and switch to Voice mode 2 Press the Shutter button to start recording 3 Press the Shutter button again to stop recording 4 The voice file will automatical...

Page 34: ...ess the center joystick button to playback the voice file 3 When playing a voice file use the scroll wheel to adjust the volume 4 Press the joystick up to pause playing and press again to continue 5 P...

Page 35: ...icture 1 Turn on the camera and press the Mode button to switch to Photo mode Photo mode 2 Use the LCD screen to frame the picture 3 Press the center joystick button to capture the image 4 The picture...

Page 36: ...e Then you can use the joystick to move the image up down or left right 4 Move the scroll wheel down fully zoomed out to view thumbnails of all stored files and then use the joystick to select the thu...

Page 37: ...rn 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 11 Connecting to a standard TV Connect the video camera t...

Page 38: ...this section to learn how to show the video clips or photos on a HDTV Connecting to a HDTV offers the high resolution for displaying the video clips or photos Connect the video camera to a HDTV as sho...

Page 39: ...nternal memory or on an SD card 3 1 1 Movie and voice recorder mode icons Use the following picture to familiarize yourself with the Movie mode icons and symbols 11 10 9 8 1 2 4 6 13 3 5 12 1 2 3 4 Mo...

Page 40: ...ion indicator 9 Battery indicator 10 Histogram indicator 11 Macro indicator 12 Movie mode indicator 13 Zoom indicator Voice recorder mode See the table below for a description of each icon and symbol...

Page 41: ...get closer to a subject Move the scroll wheel down to move away from a subject Note Digital zoom function is disabled when the camera is connected to TV 3 1 4 Using the White light LED Use the white...

Page 42: ...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 Rem...

Page 43: ...ndicator 12 Self timer indicator 13 Photo mode indicator 14 Zoom indicator 3 2 2 Using the macro function See section 3 1 2 Using the macro function 3 2 3 Using the zoom function See section 3 1 3 Usi...

Page 44: ...the following pictures to familiarize yourself with the Movie Playback mode icons and symbols 9 1 3 4 7 1 2 3 4 7 8 Movie mode Voice recorder mode 6 9 10 5 2 5 10 8 Movie mode See the table below for...

Page 45: ...cator 4 The length of every video clip or voice file 5 Play Pause indicator 6 Voice recorder mode indicator 7 Battery status indicator 8 File protect indicator 9 Movie voice recorder playback mode ico...

Page 46: ...ture to familiarize yourself with the Photo Playback mode icons 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 current image the total...

Page 47: ...5 File protect indicator 6 Playback mode icon 7 DPOF Digital Print Order Format indicator 35...

Page 48: ...he scroll wheel down to view six thumbnails images video clips voice file on the LCD screen 3 Use the joystick to highlight an image a video clip or a voice file 4 Then press the center joystick butto...

Page 49: ...When white balance is set to Auto the video camera automatically compensates for different lighting conditions 1 Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Movie mode 2 Press the MENU button and pr...

Page 50: ...and ensure it is in Movie mode 2 Press the MENU button and use the joystick up down to highlight the Effect option Press the center joystick button to display the submenu 3 Press the joystick left rig...

Page 51: ...nsure it is in Movie mode 2 Press the MENU button and use the joystick up down to highlight the Night Mode option Press the center joystick button to display the submenu 3 Press the joystick left righ...

Page 52: ...n Movie mode 2 Press the MENU button and use the joystick up down to highlight the Capture Mode option Press the center joystick button to display the submenu 3 Press the joystick left right to select...

Page 53: ...lay the Movie Voice Playback menu 2 Press the joystick up down to select Delete All options Press the center joystick button to display the submenu 3 Press the joystick left right to select the tick i...

Page 54: ...joystick up down to highlight the Protect option and press the center joystick button Then playback screen appears again Press the joystick up down to locate the file you want to protect and press the...

Page 55: ...video clips 1 Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Movie mode 2 Press the MENU button and use the joystick up down to highlight the Capture Mode option Press the center joystick button to disp...

Page 56: ...lay the Movie Voice Playback menu 2 Press the joystick up down to select Delete All options Press the center joystick button to display the submenu 3 Press the joystick left right to select the tick i...

Page 57: ...joystick up down to highlight the Protect option and press the center joystick button Then playback screen appears again Press the joystick up down to locate the file you want to protect and press the...

Page 58: ...the video camera on and ensure it is in Photo mode 2 Press the MENU button and press the joystick up down to highlight the White Balance option Press the center joystick button to display the submenu...

Page 59: ...nsure it is in Photo mode 2 Press the MENU button and press the joystick up down to highlight the Effect option Press the center joystick button to display the submenu 3 Press the joystick left right...

Page 60: ...e it is in Movie mode 2 Press the MENU button and press the joystick up down to highlight the Night Mode option Press the center joystick button to display the submenu 3 Press the joystick left right...

Page 61: ...o mode 2 Press the MENU button and press the joystick up down to highlight the Self timer option Press the center joystick button to display the submenu 3 Press the joystick left right to select Off 5...

Page 62: ...n to highlight the Delete All option 3 Press the center joystick button to display the submenu 4 Press the joystick left right to select the tick icon and then press the center joystick button to dele...

Page 63: ...the joystick up down to select the Protect option Then playback screen appears again Press the joystick up down to locate the file you want to protect and press the center joystick button to confirm...

Page 64: ...e video camera on and ensure it is in Photo mode Press the Playback button and then press the MENU button to display the Photo Playback menu 2 Press the joystick up down to highlight the Autoplay opti...

Page 65: ...ress the MENU button to display the Photo Playback menu 2 Press the joystick up down to highlight the DPOF option Press the center joystick button to display the submenu 3 Press the joystick left righ...

Page 66: ...unction to display a histogram graph on LCD screen This function can help you capture a better photo video clip 1 Turn on the video camera and press the MODE button to display the SETUP mode 2 Press t...

Page 67: ...mera and press the MODE button to display the SETUP mode 2 Press the joystick up down to highlight the Auto Power Off option Press the center joystick button to display the submenu 3 Press the joystic...

Page 68: ...DE button to display the SETUP mode 2 Press the joystick up down to highlight the TV standard option Press the center joystick button to display the submenu 3 Press the joystick left right to select N...

Page 69: ...to display the SETUP mode 2 Press the joystick up down to highlight the Format option Press the center joystick button to display the submenu 3 Press the joystick left right to select the cross or ti...

Page 70: ...TUP mode 2 Press the joystick up down to highlight the Default option Press the center joystick button to display the submenu 3 Press the joystick left right to select the cross or tick icon and press...

Page 71: ...o display the SETUP mode 2 Press the joystick up down to highlight the Frequency option Press the center joystick button to display the submenu 3 Press the joystick left right to select 50 Hz or 60 Hz...

Page 72: ...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 displaye...

Page 73: ...he 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 Click the Install button to begin...

Page 74: ...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 displayed Install button 3 Click the Ins...

Page 75: ...ash memory Available memory space for image storage is approx 7MB External SD Card SDHC compatible Up to SDHC 8GB Class6 Sensor sensitivity Auto Color effects Color B W Sepia Lens Fixed lens Wide F 3...

Page 76: ...P 2X Digital Zoom Camera Digital Zoom 4X Audio Recording Yes TFT Monitor 2 5 TFT 640 x 240 pixels LED Light Effect range 0 5 1 0m Movie On Off Camera On Off White balance Auto Sunny Cloudy Tungsten Fl...

Page 77: ...utter 2 1 2000 second Auto power off Off 1 min 5 min Power supply Li ion battery NP 60 Dimension 36 3 W x 96 6 H x 65 6 D mm Weight Approx 115 5g without batteries Design and specifications are subjec...

Page 78: ...ly See 2 2 Inserting the battery Replace the battery The camera suddenly turns off The auto power off function was enabled The camera is running out of battery power Turn the power on again Replace th...

Page 79: ...t 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 cannot be used The memory card is protecte...

Page 80: ...rmat Before formatting the card ensure you back up the files All buttons are inactive Short circuit occurred when connecting the camera with other devices Remove the battery from the camera and insert...

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