DXG Technology DXG-506V User Manual

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DXG-506V

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Thank you for purchasing the DXG-506V digital video camera. This easy-to-follow manual shows you how to use your new

DXG-506V 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 506V 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-506V provides you with all of the tools you’ll need.

Welcome

Index

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

Safety Issues ................................................................................................................ 4

Before You Start............................................................................................................ 4

Operational Procedures................................................................................................ 4

Package Contents ........................................................................................................5

2. Getting to Know Your Digital Video Camera............................. 6

Digital Video Camera Overview................................................................................. 6

Top View.................................................................................................................... 6

Front View ................................................................................................................. 7

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

Right View ................................................................................................................. 9

Bottom View ............................................................................................................ 10

3. How to Use Your Digital Video Camera .....................................11

Preparation................................................................................................................ 11

Using the Built-in Memory....................................................................................... 12

Rotating the LCD Screen..........................................................................................13

4. Using the Digital Video Camera.................................................. 14

Power......................................................................................................................... 14

LED Indicators.......................................................................................................... 14

Camera Settings ....................................................................................................... 15

Video Mode................................................................................................................17

Video Mode Screen Icon Description...................................................................... 17

Recording a Video................................................................................................... 18

Digital Zoom ............................................................................................................ 18

Play Video ............................................................................................................... 18

Deleting Videos........................................................................................................ 19

Protect Current Video .............................................................................................. 19

Cancel Protection for All ..........................................................................................20

Photo Mode............................................................................................................... 21

Photo Mode Screen Icon Description...................................................................... 21

Taking Still Image .................................................................................................... 22

Digital Zoom ............................................................................................................ 22

Capturing Closeby Objects...................................................................................... 22

Playing Photos .................................................................................................... 22

Deleting Photos .................................................................................. 22

Protecting Photos ............................................................................... 23

DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)...................................................... 24

Direct Print via USB............................................................................ 25

MP3 Mode.................................................................................................................. 26

MP3 Mode Screen Icon Description ........................................................................ 27

Play MP3 .................................................................................................................28

Repeat Play............................................................................................................. 28

Select a File............................................................................................................. 28

Screen Display(MP3)............................................................................................... 29

Deleting Music ......................................................................................................... 29

Protecting Music ...................................................................................................... 30

How to place MP3 songs onto your Digital Video Camera.......................................31

Audio Mode............................................................................................................... 32

Audio Mode Screen Icon Description...................................................................... 32

Record Audio........................................................................................................... 33

Screen Display (Audio)............................................................................................ 33

Play Audio................................................................................................................ 34

Screen Display (Play) .............................................................................................. 34

Deleting a File.......................................................................................................... 34

Protecting a File....................................................................................................... 35

5. Connecting to a Computer........................................................... 37

Web Camera/Storage Device ..................................................................................... 37

Video Out.................................................................................................................... 37

System Requirements ................................................................................................ 38

6. Driver Installation............................................................................ 40

Drivers......................................................................................................................... 40

Presto! Video Works 6................................................................................................. 40

Presto! Mr. Photo 3 ..................................................................................................... 41

XviD codec for PC....................................................................................................... 41

7. Digital Video Camera Specifications......................................... 45

8. Troubleshooting.............................................................................. 46

Appendix A............................................................................................ 47

Appendix B............................................................................................ 49

1. Attention

Please read this manual carefully before using the camera. Follow the instructions in this manual to avoid damaging the camera.

 Safety Issues

 To reduce the risk of fire, do not store this product under direct sunlight.  This product is a precision electronic device. Do not attempt to service this DV camera

yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points

or other risks.

 The CD that comes with the product is designed for PC only. Playing it on a stereo or

CD player may damage the device.

 Before You Start

 T ake 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

opyright law. c

Notes on the LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) monitor

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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

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

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

 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.

immediately with plenty of water. water for at least 15 minutes and seek medic al advice as soon as

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

possible.

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 disc

(including driver)

Head

hones USB cable TV OUT cable

Audio cable 4 AAA alkaline batteries Manual

Case

Wrist strap and lens cover

2 Getting to Know Your Digital Video Camera

 Digital Video Camera Overview

 Top View:

1. Microphone

2. Speaker

 Front View:

1. Lens

2. Self-timer LED

3. Flash

4. USB Port – You can connect the camera to a computer via the USB port. You can then transfer photos, video or audio from the camera to the computer or use the camera as a PC camera.

5. TV OUT port – allows the camera to be connected to a television or VCR

6. AUDIO OUT port – allows the camera to be connected to headphones or to the audio jacks on a TV

 Back View:

1. 4-Way 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 Voi c e mode.

3. Dual Color LED (Power LED/Busy LED)-When the digital vi deo camer a

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

4. Menu Button-

of that mode will be displayed on the LCD monitor.

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

forward, rewind, and OK.

6. Playback Button - In video mode, photo 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.

8. DISP/HELP Button – while in photo mode and video mode, you can change the

screen display status through this button: normal → full screen → help menu. Other modes include: normal → help menu.

Press the MENU button in any mode and the operation menus

 Right View:

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

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

2. Mode Dial- You can select the following modes

by rotating this dial:

3. Battery cover

-Video mode

2. -Photo mode

3. MP3 -MP3 player mode

-Voice mode

5. SET -Setup mode

 Bottom View:

1. Color LCD monitor

2. SD card slot

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Battery status display:

Battery Full Battery Half Full Battery Low

Battery Out

3. How to Use Your Digital Video Camera

 Preparation

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

1. Push down the battery cover 2. Slide the cover towards the

direction shown below.

3. Install batteries correctly 4. Close the battery cover

To avoid damage, do not force the battery cover ope n or closed.

 When inserting an optional 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 card slot to insert. Pushing the card in again gently, will cause it to pop-out.

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After inserting the memory card under normal conditions, the

on the screen. If the

the memory card, please refer to the following four possible causes and solutions:

－ Cannot Identify the Data Format on Memory Card

Please backup data to a computer and reformat the memory card.

－ Memor y Card Cannot Make Contact with the Slot due to Contamination

Please clean with a dry, clean soft cloth and then insert it again.

－ The Memory Card is Defective and Cannot Execute Commands

We recommend that you contact the memory card manufacturer to repair the memory card.

－ Memor y Card Slot is Defective and Cannot Read Data

Contact the manufacturer to arrange for repairs.

 Using the Built-in Memory

 This camera comes with 32MB of built-in flash memory (since the interface

program will take away some built-in memory, it is actually less than 32MB) to act as temporary memory when the memory card is full.

 When a memory card is inserted in the camera, all actions such as formatting,

saving, playing, and downloading/uploading pictures wil be directed toward the memory card.

 To use the built-in memory, simply remove thememory card.

1. This product is compatible with SD or MMC memory cards from 32MB to 2GB.

2. When the memory is inserted in the wrong direction, it will not go in completely; to avoid damage do not force the memory card.

3. If the camera cannot read the memory card, try cleaning the metal surface with a dry soft cloth and insert again.

4. Before inserting the memory card, always make sure the memory card lock is unlocked, otherwise the screen after insertion and you will not be able to take pictures, save

or access any data.

5. Do not open the SD card cover while shooting to avoid damaging data.

icon (built-in memory status) appears after inserting

icon will appear on the

icon appears

 Rotating the LCD Screen

Open Outward extension

From bottom to top 180 degree turn Upward 90 degree turn

To avoid damaging the LCD screen, do not turn the screen in the wrong direction or over-rotate.

4. Using the Digital Video Camera

 Power

Slide down and quickly release the power button to turn on the camera. To turn off the camera, slide it down and quickly release it again.

This video camera is equipped with power saving function. When idle for 2 minutes (default setting), it automatically shuts off.

 1. You can adjust the idle time with the automatic shut down option in the

camera settings.

 LED Indicators

Indicators are located on the front of the camera (Self-timer LED) and at the back of the camera (status Indicator):

Color Description

Red Light Flashing Busy

Status Indicator

Green Light On Normal standby

Self-timer LED Red Light Flashing Self-timer activated

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