DXG Technology DXG-301V User Manual

DXG-301V Video Camera

Ver 2.0 July 2004

User's Manual

Contents

Getting Started

■ Attention

Safety Precautions……………………………….………………………………………………3

Before You Start……………………………………………………………………………………3 Important Notices ……………………………………………………………………………..….….…4

■ Package Contents …………………………………………………………………… ……………5

Preparing Your Camera

■ Features Overview

Front……………………………………………………………………………………………………………6 Left………………………………………………………………………………………………………………7 Rear………………………………………………………………………………………………………………8 LCD………………………………………………………………………………………………………………9

■ Batteries…………………………… ………….…………………………………………………………10

■ AC Adapter…..……………………………………………………………………………………….…11

■ Memory

Internal vs. External Memory ……………………………………….…………..…………….12 Memory Card Use ………………………………………………………….…………..…………….12 Memory Card Handling………………………………………………………………………………13 Troubleshooting…………………………………………………………………………………………14

■ Wrist Strap ……………………….………………………………………………………..……….….15

Using Your Camera

■ Power and LED Indicators……..………………………..….………………………….….16

■ Practice…………………………….………..…………………..………………………..17

■ Setup

Date and Time ………….……………………… …………………………………..……..20 Language …………………………………………………………………………………..……..20

Setup Menu Navigation.…………………………………………………………………………..21

■ Video

Video Indicators…………………………………………………………………………23 Recording Video………………………………………………………… ………………………24 Display Toggle ………………………………………………………………………………………25 Resolution ………………………………………………………………………………………25 Quality ……………………………………………………………………………………………25

Audio….………………………………………………………………………………………………………25

White Balance ………………………………………………………………………………………25 Video M enu Navigation……………………………………………………………………………….27

■ Still Photos

Still Indicators ……………………………………………………………………………………………27 Taking Pictures………………………………………………………………………………………28 LCD Display Indicators………………………………………………………….……………………28 Flash……………………………………………………………………………………………………29 Self-Timer…………………………………………………………………………………………………29 Resolution……………………………………………………………………………………………29 Quality……………………………………………………………………………………………………29 Scenes………………………………………………………………………………………………30 White Balance………………………………………………………………… ……………………31 Exposure Value………………………………………………………………………………………….31 Metering………………………………………………………………………………………31 ISO …………………………………………………………………….…………………………….……..33 Still Menu Navigation…………………………………………………………………….…………33

Viewing Videos and Photos

■ Camera Playback

Playback Indicators…………………………………………………………………………35 Display Toggle…………………………………………………………………………………36 Thumbnails………………………………………………………………………………………36 Volume…………………………………………………………………………………………36 View Photos……………………………………………………………………………………37 View Videos…………………………………………………………………………………37 Delete………………………………………………………………………………………….37 Protect/Unprotect………………………………………………………………………………….37 Slideshow……………………………………………………………………………………38 DPOF……………………………………………………………………………………………………….38 Removable Device……………………………… …………………………………………….38 Playback Menu Navigation……………………………………………………………39

■ TV-Out………………… ……………………………………………………………………… …….44

■ Camera Driver……………………………………………………………………………46

■ Applications…………………………………………………………………………………47

■ File Transfers ..…………………………………………………………………………………49

Appendices

■ A. Specifications….………………………………………………………………………………50

■ B. System Requirements………………………………………………………………………51

■ C. NTSC & PAL Count ries………………………………………………………………………52

Attention

Safety Precautions

■

This product is a precision electronic device. Do not attempt to service this camera by yourself, Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Read the familiarization information and important notices below before operating the camera.

Before You Start

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About this manual. This manual assumes basic digital photography knowledge. It is not a “how-to” guide to digital photography . It is an owner’s manual. Discussions of photographic and image processing techniques are beyond the scope of this manual. Please consult other sources.

Test the camera.

Before taking pictures formally with the DXG-301V camer a, take time to g et acquainted with the product’s features and functions. T est the camera before formal recording to ensure that it functions well. Any loss caused by the malfunction of this came ra (s uch as costs of photography or any loss of benefit generated by the photography) is not the manufacturer’s responsibility and no compensation will be given for it.

Unless agreed to by the owner, all pictures taken with this camera should not be used in violation of copyright law. Moreover, when restrictions are in place, you may not record any live performance, improvisation or exhibits even for personal purpose. Any transfer of pictures or use of memory card with data must be conducted under the constraints of copyright law. Pl ease obser ve

others’ privacy, unlawful use of this device may result in penalties.

Notes on the LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)

Exercise extreme caution with the LCD fluid if the LCD display is damaged. Please follow these e mergency procedures if any of the following occurs:

1. If the li quid makes contact with the skin, wipe li quid from the skin w ith a

cloth and wash thoroughly with water.

2. If the liquid gets into the eye, rinse with water immediately for at least 15

minutes and receive treatment as soon as possible.

3. If the liquid is accidentall y swallowed, rinse mouth with water, drink a

large amount of water and induce vomiting. Seek medical treatment as soon as possible.

■ Important Notices

This product consists of intricate electrical parts. To ensure proper performance, hold the camera steady when taking pictures.

Do not use or place the camera in the following locations:

1. Damp and dusty places.

2. Sealed vehicles, direct sunlight exposure areas, or places with extremely

high temperatures or heat.

3. High-vibration environments.

4. Locations full of smo ke, oil fumes, or steam.

5. Strong magnetic fields.

6. Rainy or snowy environments.

Do not open the battery cover when the power is on. Always turn the power off first to av oid damage to sensitive electro ni c circuits.

If water gets into the camera, turn the power OFF and remove the batteries immediately.

Basic care:

1. If the lens, LCD display or viewfinder surfaces become dirty, use lens brush or soft cloth to clean. Do not touch the lens with fingers.

2. Avoid scratching the lens, the LCD display or viewfinder surface. Do not allow solid objects to come into contact the camera.

3. Do not use any detergent or volatile so lutions which could cause t he camera case and the paint to dissolve or distort. Use soft cloth only.

Contents

Carefully unpack and inspect package contents. Make sure the following items are inside. If anything is missing or damaged, please contact your vendo r i m media tely.

1. DXG-301V Camera

4. AA Alkaline Batteries x 4 7. AC Adapter (Optional)

2. USB Cable 5. Software CD (incl. Camera Driver)

3. TV-OUT Cable 6. User's Manual

Getting to Know Your Camera

Front

Lens (4) Flash

(1)

Photo Sensor (5) Microphone

(2) (3)

Self-Timer LED (6) Wrist Strap

● Shutter button (Top)

Press the Shutter button to take a p icture or to start re cording a video. (Firs t you must press the Power button.)

● Menu button (Top)

Press the MENU button in the Still, Video, and Playback modes, and the operation menus for each of these modes appears on th e LCD display.

● Flash button (Top)

Press the

button to toggle between flash modes

Left

Mode Display Button (8) Battery Silo

(1)

Speaker (9) Battery Cover Latch

(2)

Fast Forward (10) Tripod Socket

(3) (4)

Playback/Stop/Self-timer Button

(5)

Fast Rewind (12) MENU Button LCD Display (13) Shutter Button

(6)

SD Memory Card Slot

(7)

● DISPLAY button

(11) Flash Button

Press this button to toggle between display modes.

● RWD, PLAY/STOP and FWD buttons

In the Playback mode, press these buttons to reverse, play , stop, forward. In the Still mode, the PLAY/STOP button acts as the Self-timer button.

Rear

Status LED (5) USB Port

(1)

Multi-Select Button (6) DC-in Jack

(2)

Connector Cover (7) Mode Buttons

(3) (4)

TV-OUT Port (8) Power Button

● Multi-Select Button

Use this button to access the menus and perform digital zoom and volume adjustment.

● Mode Buttons

Press these buttons to switch to Video, Still, Setup, and Playback modes.

■ Rotating the LCD Display

Open the camera’s LCD display. The rotation directi ons and stop positi ons of the LCD display are as follows:

Open Clockwise

90 degrees clockwise

Counterclockwise Counterclockwise

90 degrees counterclockwise 180 degrees counterclockwise

Do not rotate the LCD display past its stop positions.

Batteries

AA Alkaline batteries typically last for 1.5 hours of co ntinuous use. Longer

run times are possible using AA NiMH or AA Lithium batteries. Always keep a spare set of fresh batteries on hand. See AC Adapter section for using an AC adapter as an alternative power source.

Loading Batteries

■

Press the battery cover latch.

Slide the battery cover open as indicated by the arrow.

Insert the b atte ri es a s i n di ca ted on the inside cover.

Opening and closing the cover roughly may damage battery cover.

Close and lock the battery cover.

AC Adapter

■ AC Adapter Specifica tions

Operation Spec.

Input 100 ~ 240V

1.0A MAX 50~60Hz

Output

Connecting the AC adapter

●

Turn the camera off and follow the instructions below:

Open the connector cover and connect one end of the AC adapter to the DC-in jack on the camera.

+5.0V

2.0A

Connect the other end to an electrical outlet.

Make sure the AC adapter is accordance with the above specifications to avoid causing damage to the camera.

This camera cannot be used as a battery charger. Do not attempt to charge batteries in the camera.

The following product has been tested and approved for use at the 5V setting: Brand: RadioShack. Product: Digital Camera Power Adapter Catalog #: 273-1696 Model: 273-1696

Memory

Internal vs. External Memory

■

The camera comes with internal memory built into the camera. You cannot see it, but it is there. If you have a memory card (external memory) the camera’s 16MB built-in memory can provide additional storage space when the external memory car d is full. Image files will sav e to the memory card, or with no memory card, to the internal memory.

If a memory card is inserted into the camera, all of the memory-related actions--such as the ability to format the memory card, save images, play back video, and transfer images--are enabled, and the internal 16MB memory is disabled and unavailable for use until the memory card is removed.

If you have a memory card, you might want to consider the internal memory as a sort of “reserve tank” i n case you run out of memo ry card space and want to take more shots. If you need to use the internal memory, simply remove the memory card and all memory-related actions you perform will use the 16MB internal memory. Be careful, cards are very small and easily lost!

Memory Card Use

■

Please format memory cards in the camera prior to first use. Doing so will ensure the memory is formatted for this particular camera model.

If you want to use a mem ory card from a different camera, offload the files to a secure location, such as to your computer’s hard drive, or onto a CD, before formatting the memory card. Reason: Camera designs and camera formats vary, and you may get erratic memory ca rd performance when installing a card in a different camera without reformatting, resulting in images not being stored properly or perhaps not stored at all.

When you insert a memory card into the camera, it takes over the memory storage functions from the camera’s internal memory . Therefore, you should make sure your card is cl ean, seated properly, and formatted within the camera, because the camera’s internal memory is not being used at all. If your memory card is not functioning properly, remove the car d and use the camera’s internal memory until you can get your card replaced.

■ Memory Card Handling

● Inserting

Turn the camera off.

Slide the battery cover open as indicated by the arrow.

Insert th e memory card as indicated by the arrow.

● Removing

Turn the camera off.

Slide the battery cover open as indicated by the arrow.

Withdraw the memory card.

Push the memory card down gently and the memory card will pop up.

Use only SD or MMC (4 MB~512MB) memory cards.

Never force a card. Re-orient the card and try inserting it again if it does not fit.

Format memory cards in the camera only. Format cards periodically.

If the memory card is locked, a displayed on the LCD display. Unlock the card by sliding the small switch on the card.

Format memo ry card s in the camera prior to firs t use.

After loading the memory card, the card

symbol is

indicator displays on the LCD

display under standard display mode. If the

indicator (internal

memory status) is displayed on the LCD d isplay.

■

Troubleshooting

Cannot recognize the image files stored on the memory card.

Save images to your PC if possible and reformat the memory card. Memory card not detected. Gently wipe the metal interface with a soft

cloth and reload t he card. Memory card won’t store images. Contact the memory card vendor for

assistance.

If the card does not work, use a different card you have formatted in the camera. Please do not simply assume the camera is not working properly .

Check the memory card by testing it in other devices before calling for support. Most often, it is the card or card use at fault, and not the camera.

Wrist Strap

To adjust the wrist strap:

Open the wrist strap pouch.

Adjust the wrist strap to fit your wrist.

Close the wrist strap pouch.

Power On and LED Indicators

Power Supply

●

Press the Power Button to turn on the camera; press the Power Button again to turn it off.

Without user input, the camera will turn OFF automatically (default: 3 minutes).

You can select idle-off times. (See “Setup”).

●

LED Indicators

The following table explain s the Self-Timer LED (located in the front of camera) and the Status LED (located in the rear of camera):

Status Meaning

Status LED

Self-timer LED

Red Blinking Busy

Green On Camera on and in standby .

Self-timer activated.

Red Blinking

Blinks rapidly for 3 seconds prior to flash.

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