DXG Technology DXG-565V User Manual

DXG-565V

User’s Manual

DXG USA

Table of Contents

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

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

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

Before You Start...............................................................ix

1 Introducing the camera............................. 1

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

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

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

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

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

1.4.1

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.......................6

2 Getting started.......................................... 10

2.1 Inserting an SD card............................................10

2.2 Inserting the batteries...........................................12

2.3 Turning on for the first time................................13

2.4 Changing modes...................................................13

2.5 Before you start....................................................14

2.5.1

Setting the date and time........................14

2.5.2 Setting the language ................................15

2.6 Shoot/Playback video...........................................16

2.6.1 Shooting a video clip...............................16

2.6.2 Playing the video clip..............................17

2.7 Taking/viewing pictures........................................18

2.7.1 Taking a still picture................................18

2.7.2 Viewing images........................................19

2.8 Playing music files...............................................20

2.9 Voice recording.....................................................22

2.9.1 To make a voice recording......................22

2.9.2 To playback a voice file...........................23

2.10 Connecting to a computer....................................24

2.11 Connecting to a TV..............................................25

2.12 Connecting earphones..........................................25

3 Using the camera...................................... 26

3.1 Movie mode ..........................................................26

3.1.1 Movie mode icons....................................26

3.1.2 Quick access menu ..................................28

3.2 Photo mode...........................................................29

3.2.1 Photo mode icons.....................................29

3.2.2 Using the macro function .......................30

3.2.3 Using the zoom function.........................30

3.2.4 Quick access menu ..................................31

3.3 Photo Playback mode...........................................32

3.3.1

Photo Playback mode icons....................32

3.3.2 Thumbnail mode......................................33

3.4 Movie Playback mode...........................................34

3.4.1 Movie Playback mode icons...................34

3.5 MP3 mode.............................................................35

3.5.1 MP3 mode icons.......................................35

3.6 Voice mode............................................................37

3.6.1 Voice mode icons.....................................37

3.7 Voice Playback mode............................................38

3.7.1 Voice Playback mode icons ....................38

3.8 USB mode.............................................................39

3.8.1 Using the PC cam feature .......................39

3.8.2 Using the file transfer feature.................39

3.8.3 Using DPS feature....................................39

4 Using the menus ....................................... 40

4.1 Movie menu..........................................................40

4.1.1. Video size..................................................40

4.1.2. Video quality............................................41

4.1.3. White balance...........................................42

4.1.4. Exposure adjustment (EV)......................43

4.1.5. Color effect ...............................................44

4.1.6. Stabilizer ...................................................45

4.2 Movie playback menu...........................................46

4.2.1 Delete All ..................................................46

4.2.2 Unlock All.................................................47

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4.3

Picture menu........................................................48

4.3.1 Size.............................................................48

4.3.2 Image quality............................................49

4.3.3 White balance...........................................50

4.3.4 Exposure adjustment (EV)......................51

4.3.5 Color effects..............................................52

4.3.6 Self-timer...................................................53

4.3.7 Date stamp................................................54

4.4 Photo playback menu...........................................55

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

4.4.2 Unlock all..................................................56

4.4.3 Slide show.................................................57

4.4.4 DPOF.........................................................58

4.5 MP3 menu............................................................60

4.5.1 Delete all ...................................................60

4.5.2 Unlock all..................................................61

4.6 Voice Playback Menu...........................................62

4.6.1 Delete all ...................................................62

4.6.2 Unlock all..................................................63

4.7 System menu.........................................................64

4.7.1 Date/time .................................................64

4.7.2 Beep ...........................................................64

4.7.3 Format .......................................................65

4.7.4 Default.......................................................66

4.7.5 Memory status .........................................67

4.7.6 Language ..................................................67

4.7.7

TV system .................................................68

4.7.8 Auto power off.........................................69

4.7.9 Frequency .................................................70

5 Using the Rapid Blog Manager...............71

5.1 Launching Rapid Blog Manager.........................71

5.2 Uploading the video files......................................74

5.3 Rapid Blog Manager settings...............................75

6 Installing software and drivers...............76

6.1 Drivers..................................................................76

6.1.1 Mass Storage.............................................76

6.1.2 PC camera........................................................76

6.2 Presto! V ideo Works.............................................78

6.3 Presto! Mr. Photo.................................................79

Specifications..................................................................80

Troubleshooting..............................................................83

Preface

Congratulations on your purchase of this advanced video camera. Ensure 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 a criterion.

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, 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.

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 the 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.

• 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).

Notes on the LCD Screen

If the LCD display becomes damaged, please follow these instructions:

• If the fluid makes contact with skin, wipe it with a clean cloth

then rinse with a large amount of water.

• If the fluid makes contact with eyes, wash eyes with clean

water for at least 15 minutes and seek immediate medical attention.

• If the fluid is swallowed, first rinse mouth with water, then

drink a large amount of water and induce vomiting. Seek immediate medical attention.

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

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Power supply

• Use only the type of battery that came with your camera.

Using any other type of battery may damage the equipment and invalidate the warranty.

• When using 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.

Before You Start

Take some test shots before performing a formal recording.

Before taking pictures with this DV 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 this product (such as costs of photography or any loss of benefit generated by the photography) is not the responsibility of the manufacturer and no compensation will be given for it.

Take care to observe "No Photography" notices in certain locations. In these cases, you cannot record any live performance, improvisation or exhibits, even for personal purposes. Any transfer of pictures or memory card data must be conducted under the constraints of copyright law.

1 Introducing the camera

Read this section to learn about the features and functions of the video camera. This chapter also covers system requirements, package contents, and descriptions of the hardware components.

1.1 System requirements

The video camera requires a PC with the following specifications:

• Windows® Vista (32 bit), XP, 2000 operating system

• Intel® Pentium III 500MHz CPU or higher

• At least 32 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 speeds 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

• Voice recorder

• Music player

• Digital camera (max. 12 Megapixel)

• Built-in PC software (Rapid Blog Manager) for on-site video

sharing.

Additionally, the camera has 4X digital zoom, and functions as a mass storage device 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.

USB

Video camera

Audio cable

cable TV out cable

4xAAA alkaline batte ries

CD-ROM

(Driver and application

software)

Earphones PouchWrist strap

User manual

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

Self-tim er LED

Flash

USB and TV out connector

Audio Out

1.4.2 Top view

Speaker

1.4.3 Bottom view

SD/ MMC card compartment cover

1.4.4 Right view

Microphone

LCD screen cover

1.4.5 Left View

Mode dial

Battery

compartment

cover

1.4.6 Back View

Macro

switch

Shutter button

Power LED

Scroll w heel

Display/ Help

button

Directional pad

Menu button

Playback button

Power switch

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.

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

Button Name

Power switch

Menu button

Mode dial

Directional pad

Function

Slide the power switch down to turn power on/off.

Press to display main OSD menus.

Use to toggle Movie, Photo, MP3, Voice, and SET modes.

z In Movie mode, press down to

select image quality, press right to select color effect, and press left to select white balance.

z In Photo mode, press the

directional pad up to select image size, press down to select image quality, press right to select self-timer, and press left to select flash mode.

z In Movie/ Photo/ Voice

Playback/MP3 mode, press

left/right to select files to playback, press up to select files to delete, press down to select files to protect.

z In SET mode, press up/down to

select menu items.

z In Movie/ Voice mode, press to

begin or stop recording.

z In Photo mode, press to take a

photo.

z In MP3 mode, press to play or

stop a highlighted file.

z In Movie/Voice Playback mode,

press to start or stop playback.

z In Photo Playback mode, press to

switch to thumbnail view.

Shutter button

Macro switch

Playback button

Display/ Help button

Scroll wheel

Move the switch to the position to enable Macro mode.

Press to enter playback mode.

Press once to display all OSD icons. Press again to turn all OSD icons off. Press a third time to display help diagrams, explaining all button functions.

z In Movie/ Photo mode, press up

to zoom in, and down to zoom out.

z In MP3 mode, press up/ down to

adjust playback volume.

Once a file is selected, and before playback is started, press inwards

once to select repeat mode. Press once for Repeat One (only the selected file is repeated) and twice for Repeat All (all files are repeated).

z In MP3/Movie Playback/Voice

Playback mode, press inwards to

pause playback.

z In Movie Playback/ Voice

Playback mode, press up/down

to adjust playback volume.

z In Photo Playback mode, press

up/down to select the image you want to view. Press inwards and then up and down to zoom in and out of a photo.

z In SET mode, press up and down

to highlight menu items and press inwards to select items.

2 Getting started

Read this section to learn how to start using the video camera. This section covers basic functions such as switching on, inserting the battery and memory cards, and configuring preliminary settings. See later chapters for advanced functions.

2.1 Inserting an SD card

(SD Card sold separately)

An SD card can be installed in the video camera to provide additional storage space for still images, video clips, or other files.

1. Open the LCD screen cover and open the SD card

compartment cover.

2. Insert an SD card as shown.

3. Close the SD card compartment cover.

2.2 Inserting the batteries

This video camera is designed to use four(4) AAA batteries. Only use the battery supplied or similar battery recommended by the manufacturer or your dealer.

Note: Install the batteries exactly as described here. Ensure that the polarity of the batteries is correct. Installing the batteries incorrectly could cause damage to the camera and possibly start a fire.

1. Open the battery compartment cover.

2. Insert the batteries as shown.

3. Close the battery compartment cover.

2.3 Turning on for the first time

Slide the power switch to turn the video camera on/off.

2.4 Changing modes

The video camera can operate in five modes, Movie, Photo, MP3, Voice, and SET. Move the mode dial to toggle different modes.

2.5 Before you start

Before you start using the video camera, some basic settings such as date and time and languages need to be configured.

2.5.1 Setting the date and time

1. Turn on the video camera, and move the mode dial to

SET. Move the scroll wheel up/ down to highlight Date/ Time. Press the scroll wheel inwards to confirm.

2. Press left/ right on the directional pad joystick to

highlight each field.

3. Adjust each value by moving the directional pad up and

down. Press the scroll wheel inwards to save your changes.

2.5.2 Setting the language

1. Turn on the video camera, and move the mode dial to

SET. Move the scroll wheel up/ down to highlight Language. Press the scroll wheel inwards to confirm.

2. Use the scroll wheel to select the desired language. After

the language is selected, press the scroll wheel inwards to confirm.

2.6 Shoot/Playback video

2.6.1 Shooting a video clip

1. Turn on the video camera and switch to Movie mode.

Movie mode

2. Use 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.

Notes:

The length of the recording is limited by the amount of available memory.

The size and quality affect the length of the recording

High resolution and high quality settings will result in larger files, and therefore shorter length.

2.6.2 Playing the video clip

1. In Movie mode, press the Playback button and the most

recent file displays on the LCD screen.

Playback mode

Movie mode indicator

2. Move the directional pad left and right to scroll through

the video clips. Press the shutter button to playback the video clip.

3. To pause while playing back the video clip, press the

scroll button inwards.

4. When viewing the video clip, use the scroll button up

and down to adjust the volume.

5. Press the shutter button to stop playing.

6. Press the directional pad up to delete the current file.

Highlight the OK option and press the shutter button to confirm.

7. Press the directional pad down to protect the current file.

A icon displays on the screen when the file is protected. Press the directional pad down again to unlock the file.

8. Press the Playback button again to return to Movie mode.

2.7 Taking/viewing pictures

2.7.1 Taking a still picture

1. Turn on the camera and switch to Photo mode.

Photo mode

2. Use the LCD screen to frame the picture.

3. Press the shutter button to capture the image.

4. The picture is automatically saved with a unique file

name.

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