DXG Technology DXG-571V User Manual

DXG-571V
User’s Manual
to capture videos and take pictures; then share them with friends and family.
This digital video camera also functions as a digital voice recorder and use it as a
webcam when connected to a PC.
This manual will introduce you on how to use your digital video camera and how to install the accompanying software. By reading through this manual, you will learn how to use this digital video camera to take pictures, record video, record audio, transfer photos and videos to your PC.
No matter when and where you wish to send through e-mail a photo or a short video clip, create a photo album, record video or even chat with your family and friends face-to-face on the Internet, this digital video camera is your best choice.
Welcome
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Contents
1. Precautions................................................................................................. 4
Safety precautions.......................................................................................................................... 4
Precautions before use ................................................................................................................... 4
Precautions before operation ......................................................................................................... 5
Package contents............................................................................................................................ 5
2. Understanding the digital video camera.................................................. 7
Digital video camera construction ............................................................................................. 7
Top view......................................................................................................................................... 7
Front view ...................................................................................................................................... 7
Connector ports.............................................................................................................................. 7
Back view....................................................................................................................................... 8
Left view ........................................................................................................................................ 8
Right view...................................................................................................................................... 9
Battery status indicator .................................................................................................................. 9
3. How to use your digital video camera.................................................... 10
Preparations before operation.................................................................................................. 10
4. Using your digital video camera ........................................................... 11
Function list .................................................................................................................................11
Video mode ................................................................................................................................. 14
Status indicator........................................................................................................................... 14
Hotkey menu .............................................................................................................................. 14
Capturing video ........................................................................................................................ 16
White-light LED function ........................................................................................................ 17
Night shot function .................................................................................................................. 18
Focus adjustment ....................................................................................................................... 18
Video playback........................................................................................................................... 18
Video playback menu................................................................................................................. 19
Exit video playback menu ......................................................................................................... 20
Photo mode ................................................................................................................................. 20
Status indicator........................................................................................................................... 20
Hotkey menu .............................................................................................................................. 21
Focus locking ............................................................................................................................. 22
Photo menu ................................................................................................................................ 22
Select image size........................................................................................................................ 22
Select image quality................................................................................................................... 22
Select white balance mode......................................................................................................... 23
Exposure adjustment.................................................................................................................. 23
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Color effects……………………………………………………………………………23
Auto shutter................................................................................................................................ 23
Select date indicator................................................................................................................... 23
Return to photo mode ................................................................................................................ 23
Flash light function .................................................................................................................... 23
How to take a picture ................................................................................................................. 23
Capturing close-up photos ......................................................................................................... 24
Capturing general photos........................................................................................................... 24
White-light LED Function ......................................................................................................... 24
Night shot function .................................................................................................................. 24
Focus adjustment ....................................................................................................................... 24
Photo playback........................................................................................................................... 25
Photo playback menu ................................................................................................................. 26
Exit photo playback menu ......................................................................................................... 29
Audio mode……………………………………………………………………………………30
Status indicator ......................................................................................................................... 30
Begin recording ........................................................................................................................ 30
Recording playback.................................................................................................................. 30
Volume adjustment................................................................................................................... 30
Audio playback menu .............................................................................................................. 31
Exit audio playback menu ........................................................................................................ 32
Setup mode 32
Status indicator......................................................................................................................... 33
Setup......................................................................................................................................... 34
Exit setup.................................................................................................................................. 34
5. Video/audio output .................................................................................. 35
6. How to connect to PC.............................................................................. 36
7. Driver and application software installation......................................... 39
Driver…………………………………………………………………….………………..39
Presto! Video Works................................................................................................................. 40
Presto! Mr. Photo ................................................................................................................... 41
XviD codec installation............................................................................................................ 41
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ser’s Manual ............................................................................................................................ 45
8. Appendix: digital video camera specificaions ....................................... 46
9. Troubleshooting....................................................................................... 47
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1. Precautions
Please carefully read through this manual before use, and follow the instructions for operation to prevent unit damage due to inappropriate operation.
Safety precautions
The included CD is a PC software only, and not an audio CD. Please do not playback on stereo
or personal equipment to prevent damage to the CD.
This product is a precision unit, please do not disassemble as the internal high voltage
components might cause eletrical shock or fire hazards. Please do not place this product under direct sunlight or other extreme environments.
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recautions before use
Please do a test shoot before actual filming Before important filmings (weddings or overseas travel), please do a test shoot to make sure the digital video camera functions normally. Any additional damage caused by malfunction of this product (fees for filming and revenues lost etc), we will not be responsible for any compensation amends.
● Copyright related issues
All images captured by digital video camera, unless authorized by the rights holder, shall not violate copyright laws. In addition, if filming is prohibited for live performances and exhibitions, even if just for personal use filming is not allowed. Memory card transfers of data and copyrighted images should be bound within the range of copyright lays and not be exceeded.
We will strive to ensure the contents of this manual are up to date. However, the accuracy cannot be guaranteed. If contents in the manual do not match with the camera, please use the camera as reference. Design and specifications are subject to change withour prior notice.
If the packaged contents do not match the indicated accessories, please use the actual contents as
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About the LCD screen
If the LCD display becomes damaged or is leaking, please follow the following instructions:
1. If the liquid crystal makes contact with the skin, please wipe with a cloth and then wash with
large amounts of water.
2. If the liquid crystal makes contact with the eye, please wash with clean water for at least 15
minutes, and seek immediate medical attention.
3. If liquid crystal is swallowed, please wash mouth cavity, drink large amounts of water and
induce vomit, and seek immediate medical attention.
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Precautions before operation
This product is composed of precision electrical components. In order to ensure correct image
recording, please do not apply heavy shock or impact on the digital video camera during
operation.
Avoid operating and storing in the following locations.
1. Damp and excessively dusty environments.
2. Direct sunlight location and enclosed cars, or other high temperature locations.
3. Violent vibrating environments. 4. Smoky, grimy and hot environments.
5. Strong magnetic field environments. 6. Rain and snow environments.
When the digital video camera power is on, please do not open the battery lid.
If the digital video camera interior is water logged, please immediately turn off power and
remove the battery.
Care and handling of digital video camera
1. If t the lens, LCD screen surface, and viewing window are dirty, please use a lens brush and
lens cloth to wipe clean. Please avoid touching the lens with your fingers.
2. To avoid scratches to the lens LCD screen surface, and view window, please do not bump the
digital video camera against hard objects.
3. Please wipe the digital video camera exterior with a soft dry cloth and do not use cleaners or
volatile solutions, or the digital video camera exterior shell and paint will disfigure and
deteriorate.
Package contents
Digital Video camera Lens cap Pouch
Lens cap strap USB/AV out cable “AA” alkaline battery ×4
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DC-IN Connector (optional)
DC IN 5V Adapter (optional)
(Image for reference only)
NP-60 Li-Ion battery
Digital Video camera
Lens cap
Pouch
Lens cap strap
USB/AV out cable
“AA” alkaline battery X4
DC-IN Connector (optional)
DC IN 5V Adapter (optional)
Charger stand (optional)
NP-60 Li-Ion battery (optional)
CD (includes drivers)
Quick Start Guide
(optional)
CD (includes drivers) Quick Start Guide
Charger stand (optional)
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2. Understanding the digital video camera
Digital Video Camera Views: Top v i ew
1. Shutter button – For recording
2. ZOOM button – Digital zoom
(Work as volume control when playing audio files and when the photos are zoomed in, this button can control the horizontal movement of the photos.)
3. Focus knob-Focus adjustment
1. Shutter button
3. Focus Knob
Front view
1. Lens
2. Filming indicator
3. Flash
4. Stereo MIC
1. Lens
2. Filming indicator
3. Flash
4. Stereo MIC
Connector ports:
Connect the video camera to a computer or TV with the USB/AV out cable provided.
1. USB Port – Through the USB connector, user can
transfer photos, animation, and sound files to a PC from the video camera, and vice versa. The digital camera can be used as a PC camera, enabling users to view the still images and animations stored in the video camera on a TV.
2. ZOOM button
1. USB Port
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Back view
1. Power indicator light – When the digital video camera is on, the power indicator light is lit.
2. MENU button – Under different modes, pressing this button can access the function
menu of each mode.
3. REC button – Between the mode selection buttons, mainly for video/audio recording
functions.
4. DISP/SET button – Under different modes will access the camera setup screen, as well as
turn on/off the LCD.
5. Power switch – Pressing this button when digital video camera is turned off will turn on the
digital video camera, pressing this button when digital video camera is turned on will turn off the digital video camera.
6. Busy indicator light – When camera is waiting for operation to finish, this light will flash.
7. Mode selection button – Selects modes.
8. Playback button – Under different modes pressing this button will switch to playback mode.
Under playback mode, pressing this button will enter different modes according to the mode selection button location.
1. Power indicator light
2. MENU button
3. REC button
4. DISP/ SET button
5. Power switch
6. Busy/DC-in indicator
7. Mode selection dia
8. Playback/station delete button
Left view
1. Up button () – Under different MENU selections enables the up selection, plays the
previous song, photo, radio station etc. Under the photo mode, different flash modes can also be selected.
2. Confirm button (
audio, video files, and music functions.
3. Down button () –Under different MENU selections enables the down selection, plays the
next song, photo, radio station etc. Under the photo mode, can also be used to select macro close-up mode.
4. SD card slot – Opens the SD card slot, to insert and remove the SD card.
) – Mainly used to confirm an operation, to confirm a playback recorded
1. Up button
2. Confirm button
3. Down button
4. SD card slot
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Right view
1. Battery compartment lock – This is the lock to open the battery compartment.
2. Li-Ion battery support – After inserting the Li-Ion battery, pivot out this support to secure
the battery.
3. DC power plug – Insert the DC-IN 5V power plug to supply external DC voltage to the unit.
4. Battery compartment lid
1. Battery compartment lid loc
2. Li-Ion battery support
3. DC power plug
4. Battery compartment lid
Battery status indicator:
full charge
half charge
battery power low
no power
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3. How to use your digial video camera
Preparations before operation
First step: Please insert four AA alkaline or rechargable batteries into the compartment.
Second step: Please insert the memory card as illustrated below into the memory card slot.
Note: When the memory card is inserted in the digital video camera, please turn off the
Be sure to check the battery life. If the battery life is low, please immediately replace the batteries to ensure proper digital video camera operation.
To remove the memory card, lightly press the memory card in and the memory card will automatically pop up.
camera beforehand and then turn on the camera after inserting the memory card. The built-in 32MB memory will be automatically disabled. After restarting, do not remove or insert the memory card to prevent loss and damage of data on memory card and built-in memory.
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4. Using your digital video camera
Step one : Press the Power switch button, and the power indicator light will automatically
light up. When the power indicator light is lit, release the power switch button.
Function list

Movie mode

Video mode
Capture Video: start/stop
Digital zoom: 1x~4x
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White-light LED mode: On/off
ight shot mode: On/off
Effects:normal/monochrome/retro
Video menu
Video
White balance: auto/sunlight/light bulb
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Image quality: fine/standard
back:
Volume adjustment
Video playback menu:
layback
fast forward/ fast backwards
florescent light/cloud
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Delete: delete single/ delete all
Protect: protect single/ unprotect all
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Photo mode
Snapshot Digital zoom:1.0X~4.0X
EV adjustment:-2EV~+2EV
Auto shutter:off/5sec /10sec/30sec
White-light LED mode: On/off
ight shot mode: On/off
Focus adjustment: MACRO/Portrait/Landscape
Effects: normal/monochrome/retro
Photo menu:
White balance: auto/sun light/light bulb/florescent light /cloudy
Size: 4048x 3040 /3264 x 2448/2592 x 1944/2048 x 1536/
1600 x 1200/640 x 480
Image quality: fine/standard
Date indicator: on /off
Photo playback:
Photo playback menu: Delete: delete single/delete all
DPOF:
Set single
Set all/cancel set all/print date/do not print date
DPS:
Print single /print all
Protect: protect single /unprotect all
Auto playback
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Setup mode

Button beep: on/off
Date/time Language: English/Traditional Chinese /Simplified Chinese
Korean/Turkish/Portuguese/Dutch/Arabian Format: confirm/cancel
Memory message:
Factory default: confirm/cancel
TV standard: NTSC/PAL
Light source frequency: 60Hz/50Hz
Auto shutoff:off/1min/3min Copy to card: confirm /cancel

Audio mode

French/German/Italian/Japanese/Spanish/Russian/
Photo count Video count
Audio count
Remaining space
Audio mode
Record
Record playback
Play/pause/stop
ext song/previous song
Volume adjustment
Audio playback menu:
Delete: delete single/delete all Protect: protect single /unprotect all
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Video mode [ ]
Switch to the mode selection button to [Movie] [ ]
Status indicator
1. Movie mode indicator
2. Image format
3. White balance
4. Color effects
5. Image quality
6. Focus Status
7. Battery status
8. White-light LED ON icon
9. Night shot icon
10. Built-in storage status
11. Number of image files
12. Digital zoom status
13. Image size
Hotkey menu
Under the movie mode, continuously press the confirm button left of the LCD screen to access the hotkey function selection; this can control the captured video such as: Image file size, exposure, video quality, white balance, file format, color effect setups. After pressing the
confirm button
The control procedures are as below:
, press the up button or down button to select each submenu.
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