DXG Technology DXG-305V User Manual

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DXG-305V

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Thank you for purchasing the DXG-305 digital video camera. This easy-to-follow manual shows you how to use your new

DXG-305V digital video camera and install the included software. You'll find clear instructions on how to take pictures, record videos and sound, play MP3 files, and use the 305V as a Web camera. Instructions on using the software to transfer photos and video segments from the camera into your computer are also provided.

Whether you want to send snapshots or short video clips via email, create exciting photo albums, see your friends and family over the Internet, or play MP3 files, the DXG-305V provides you with all of the tools you’ll need.

Welcome

Contents

1.Attention…………………………………………………………..…….…..……4

Safty Precautions……………………………………………..……………..….………….…..4 Before Using Your Digtial Video Camera………………….…..…..……….………………..4 Operational Precautions………………………………….…………….………...………..….5 Package Contents………………………….………….…………….…………….…..…...….6

2.Getting to Know Your Digital Video Camera………..………..……....…….7

Digital Video Camera Controls….…….……...……………..…………….………….…….7

Top View……………………………………..……....….…………...………………...…...7

Front Side View………………………………………………....….…………...…………7

Back View………………………………………………....….…………..…………………8

Right Side View…………………………………………...…………...………………..…8

Bottom View………………………………………....….……………...………………..…9

Battery Power Level…………………………....….……………...…………….……..…9

3.Getting Started………..……………..……..…..……………………..……….10

Preparing Your Digital Video Camera….……...………...…………. …...………………10

4.Using Your Digital Video Camera…………….…………...………...…..….11

Function Tree………………….……………….……………….…………….……..…….….11

Video Mode………………………..…….………………….…………….…………..……....14

Status Identifier……………………..………………………....….…………...…………....14

Recording Video …………...….………….….…………….….…………….….………….15

Recording Video with Self-Timer……………….….…….……….….……..…….…….....16

Special Effects…………………..……………….….…….……….….……..…….…….....17

Video Playback…...………….….…….……….….……..…….……...……………………17

Video Index……………….….…….……….….……..…….……………………..……......18

Video Playback Menu………………………….….…….……….….……..…….…..….....18

Camera Mode…………………………………………………………………………………20

Status Identifier……………….……………………. …………………………….…….….20 AE Lock……………….……………………. …………………………….………….….….21 Camera Menu……………….……………………. ……..……………………….….….….21 Flash Function...…………………………………………………….…………………...….21

EV Value Adjust…..……………………………………………….………………….....….21

Taking a Photo with Self-timer…..………….………….………….……….……….….....21

Special Effects…..…………………….……………...…………………………….……....22

Shooting Photos………………………….…………...…………………………….……....22

Taki ng Close-up Pict ures………………………….…………….……...………….……....23

Taki ng Portrait and Dist ant Pictures…… .……………….………….…….….….... .......... 23

Photos Playback………………….……….……………….…….…….……….….…….....23

Trim Function…..…….……….………….……………….………….……..….……..….....23

Photos Index……………….………….……………….………….……..….………….......24

Camera Playback Menu……………….………….……………….………….……….......24

MP3 Player …….….……………….…….…....………………………………………...……29

Status Identifier ………………………….….…………………………….…..…………....29

Getting MP3 Files Onto Your 305V…….….…………………………….…..…………....29

Playing MP3 Files………….….…………………………………………….………….…..30 Volume / Bass / Treble Adjust ……………………………………………..…….….…….31 Fast Forward / Fast reward / Next / Previous……………………………….……….….32 Repeat One / Repeat All / Random / Playing In-order……………..……….……….….32

MP3 Playback Menu …...…………………….….…………………………...…………....33

Voice Modes…………………………………………………………………………….…….35

Status Identifier……...……………….………………………………………..….…….…..35 Record Voice………………………………………………………………………………...35 Voice Playback Menu…...……………………………..…………………………………...36

Setup Mode …….….……………….…….….…………………………….…………...……38

Status Identifier ………………………….….…………………………….…..…………....38

Setting………….….…………………………………………….…………….……………..38

Help Screen…………………………………….….……...………………..…….………….40 Prompt……………………………….….……………...………………………………..….. 41

5.Connecting Your Computer….…... ....….…..….….…...…….…......…......42

Using the Digital Video Camera as a Web Camer a or a Mass Storage Device.…….…..42 Connecting to Your TV / VCR…..………………………………..………….………..….…..43 System Requirements……………….……………………………………………….…...…..44

6.Installing Drivers… …………………….. ……… ……………… .... … …… ...46

7.Installing the Applications for PC………...………...………...……...….…48

8.Appendix: Digital Video Camera Specifications….…..........…..………..52

9.Common Malfunctions Disposal…….….....….....……... ..…..…… ....…..53

1. Attention

Please read through this manual before using the digital video camera and follow the instructions carefully to avoid camera damage.

Safty Precautions:

●The software CD-ROM packaged with the DXG-305V is for a PC only. Playing this CD-ROM on a stereo or CD player may damage it.

●This digital video camera is a precision electronic device. Do not attempt to service the camera yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. To reduce the risk of fire, do not store this product under direct sunlight.

Before Using Your Digital Video Camera:

●Take some test shots prior to formal recording Before using this camera for an important occasion, such as a wedding ceremony or trip, first test the camera to ensure that it functions properly . DXG is not responsible for any incidental losses (such as the costs of photography or the loss of income from photography) incurred as the result of this product malfunctioning, and no compensation will be provided.

●Copyright information All pictures taken with this digital camera must be in accordance with copyright law. When "No Photography" restrictions are in place, it is illegal to record any live performance, improvis ation or exhib it, even f or personal use. Any tr ansfer of pictures or memory card data must be conducted under the constraints of copyright law.

●Notes on the LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) monitor Be extra careful with the LCD monitor. If it is damaged and begins to leak, do the following:

1. If the liquid touches the skin: wipe the skin dry with a cloth and rinse

immediately with plenty of water.

2. If the liquid comes in contact with eyes: rin se immediatel y with plenty of

water for at least 15 minutes and seek medical advice as soon as possible.

3. If the liquid is accidentally swallowed: rinse the mouth with water, drink

plenty of water and induce vomiting. Seek medical advice as soon as possible.

Operational Precautions:

This product consists of intricate electrical parts. To ensure the highest possible performance, do not drop or hit the camera.

●Avoid using or storing the camera in the following locations:

1. Damp or dusty places.

2. In sealed vehicles, in direct sunli ght, or in any areas with extremely high temperatures.

3. Turbulent or high-vibration environments.

4. Areas with smoke, oil fumes or steam.

5. Locations subject to strong magnetic fields.

6. Rainy or snowy environments.

●Do not open the battery cover when the power is on.

●If water enters the camera, turn the power OFF and remove the batteries

immediately.

●How to maintain your digital video camera:

1. If the lens, LCD monitor or viewfind er surface is dirty, use a lens brush or soft cloth to wipe it clean. Do not touch the lens with your fingers.

2. To avoid scr atching the lens, LCD m onitor or viewfinder surface, do not use any hard or abrasive object to touch the camera.

3. Do not use any detergents or volatile solutions to clean the camera. This may harm the camera and/or paint. Use a soft cloth only.

Package Contents

CD-ROM

(Driver & Application Software)

Earphones USB Cable TV OUT Cable

Pouch

Audio Cable 4x AAA Alkaline Batteries User's Manual

●CD-ROM (Driver & Application Software)

Wrist & Lens Cover Strap

●Pouch

●Wrist Strap & Lens Cover Strap

●Earphones

●USB Cable

●TV OUT Cable

●Audio Cable

●4 x “AAA” Alkaline Batteries

●User's Manual

2. Getting to Know Your Digital Video Camera

Digital Video Camera Controls

Top View:

1. Microphone

2. Speaker

Front Side View:

1. Lens

2. Self-timer LED

3. Built-in Flash

Terminal Compartment

The DXG-305V has three ports for attaching the following cables: Audio Output, Video Output, and USB. These ports will enable you to attach the appropriate cables from the digital video camera to your computer,TV/VCR or earphones.

4.USB Port - Used to connect your digital video camera to the computer via the USB cable. You can then transfer photos, recorded videos (with sound), or MP3 files. This also allows you to use the digital video camera as a web camera.

5.Video Output Port - Used to connect your digital video camera to a TV/VCR for viewing images/videos on TV.

6.Audio Output Port - Used for earphones to listen to MP3 and v oice recordings stored in your digital video camera.

BACK VIEW:

1. Multi-function Button-In all modes, this

selects directions such as Up, Down, Left, Right and other special functions.

2. Shutter Button- Press to take pictures in Capture

mode, and to start & stop recording videos or voices in Video or Voice mode.

3. Dual Color LED (Power LED/Busy LED)-When

the digital video camera is turned on, the LED will turn green. When the digital video camera is busy, the LED will turn red.

4. Menu Button- Press the MENU button in any mode and the operation menus

of that mode will be displayed on the LCD monitor.

5. Select Button – In any mode, this performs the tasks of select, confirm,

forward, rewind, and OK.

6. Playback Button - In video mode, camera mode, voice mode, MP3 player

mode, press this button for “Play”.

7. Power Button- If pressed for one second, this will power the camera on/off.

Right Side View:

1. Macro Switch-This is used for “Normal”

and “Macro” (close-up) modes. The appear on the LCD panel if the Macro mode is selected.

2. Mode Dial- You can select the following modes

by rotating this dial:

-Video mode

2. -Camera mode

2. MP3 -MP3 player mode

4. -Voice mode

5. SET -Setup mode

3. Battery Cover

icon will

Bottom View:

1. Color Liquid Crystal Display

2. Display Button-In Video mode and Camera mode,

this button will clear the icon on the LCD panel and allow you to enter the help screen: Normal → Full screen → Help

In other modes, this button will help you to enter help screen directly: Normal → Help Screen.

3. SD Card Slot

Battery power level

Full battery power Medium battery power Low battery power

Battery exhausted

3.Getting Started

Preparing Your Digital Video Camera

●Step 1 Insert four "AAA" batteries into the battery compartment .

●Step 2 When inserting an SD/MMC memory card, follow the icon shown in the

compartment to orient the card. Push the memory card all the way into the memory slot to insert. Pushing the card in again gently , will cause it to pop-out.

Note: When memory card is inserted, the internal 16MB memory will be disabled regardless of whether the card is full or not. Do not remove the memory card when the power is on.

Using Your Digital Video Camera

●Step 1 Press the Power button to turn on the digital video camera. The Power

LED will illumitate.

●Step 2 The LCD Display will turn on automatically.

Note: The LCD Display will turn off automatically if you do not use the camera for over 1 minute. The camera will also turn off automatically after a predetermined time, if you have set up that functionality.

Function Tree

Video Mode

Camera Mode

MP3 Player

Setup Mode

Voice Mode

Video Mode [

Rotate Mode Dial to [Movie] [ ]

]

Status Identifier

Macro Self-Timer/Delay White B alance Videos Co unter Memory Status Recording Time Left Zoom Lever Battery Video Q uality Video Size

Recording Video

This digital video camera can record video in the MPEG-4 format. In video mode, press the menu button to enter the video menu.

Select video size:

1. Roll the select button up or down to select「Size」and press the ok button.

2. Roll the select button up or down to select the size that you want to record

and press the ok button. Size options: 640X480 and 320X240

Select the white balance:

1. Roll the select button up or down to select「White balance」and press the ok

button.

2. Roll the select button up or down to select the conditions under which you

are recording and press the ok button. White balance options: Auto,Sunny,Tungsten,Fluorescent,Cloudy

Select video quality：

1. Roll the select button up or down to select「Quality」and press the ok button.

2. Roll the select button up or down to select the qua lity that you want to recor d

and press the ok button. Quality options: Fine, Normal, Basic

Start recording:

●Step 1 Press shutter to start recording video. You will see

live views of the subjects or sc enes you are recording on the LCD panel. Roll the select button up or down to zoom.

2 Sec.

When recording, press the multi-func button up or down on to adjust the exposure value.

When recording, press the multi-function button right to pause recording, press again to continue recording.

●Step 2: Press the shutter button again to stop recording.

Recording Video With Self-timer

1.Press the left button of multi-func button to enter the self-timer setup interface.

2.On the self-timer setup, roll the select button up or down to select the wait time of the self-timer and press the ok button.

3.Press the shutter button to start the countdown. When the count reaches zero, the digital video camera will start recording. During countdown, pressing the ok button will cancel the countdown.

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