DXG Technology DXG-589V User Manual

DXG-589V

User’s Manual

DXG

USA

Table of Contents

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

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

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

1 Introduction................................................ 1

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

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

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

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

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

1.4.2 Back view....................................................3

1.4.3 Top view .....................................................4

1.4.4 Bottom view ...............................................4

1.4.5 Right view...................................................5

1.4.6 Left View.....................................................5

1.4.7 Adjusting the LCD display.......................6

1.4.8 LCD/Game control buttons .....................7

1.4.9 Using the Remote Controller..................11

2 Getting started.......................................... 13

2.1 Inserting an SD card............................................13

2.2 Inserting the batteries...........................................14

2.3 Charging the battery/Using the power adapter....15

2.4 Turning on for the first time................................15

2.5 Changing modes...................................................15

2.6 Before you start....................................................16

2.6.1 Setting the date and time........................16

2.6.2 Setting the language ................................17

2.7 Shoot/Playback video...........................................18

2.7.1 Shooting a video clip:..............................18

2.7.2 Playing the video clip..............................19

2.8 Taking/viewing pictures........................................20

2.8.1 Taking a still picture:...............................20

2.8.2 Viewing images:.......................................21

2.9 Playing music files...............................................22

2.10 Playing video games.............................................23

2.11 Voice recording.....................................................24

2.11.1 To playback a voice file:..........................25

2.12 Using the Video Recorder Feature.......................26

2.13 Connecting to a computer....................................27

2.14 Connecting to a TV ..............................................28

2.15 Connecting the earphones....................................28

2.16 Connecting the power adapter.............................29

3 Using the camera...................................... 30

3.1 Video mode...........................................................30

3.1.1 Video mode icons ....................................30

3.1.2 Quick access menu ..................................32

3.2 Camera mode........................................................33

3.2.1 Camera mode icons .................................33

3.2.2 Using the macro function .......................34

3.2.3 Using the zoom function.........................34

3.2.4 Using the LED flash light........................35

3.2.5 Quick access menu ..................................36

3.3 Playback mode......................................................37

3.3.1 Playback mode icons...............................37

3.3.2 Thumbnail mode......................................38

3.4 Music mode .......................................................... 39

3.4.1 Music mode icons....................................39

3.5 Voice mode............................................................40

3.5.1 Voice mode icons .....................................40

3.6 USB mode.............................................................41

3.6.1 Using the PC cam feature .......................41

3.6.2 Using the mass storage feature ..............41

3.6.3 Using DPS feature....................................41

3.7 Game mode...........................................................42

3.7.1 Playing video games ...............................42

4 Using the menus ....................................... 50

4.1 DV menu...............................................................50

4.1.1. Video size..................................................50

4.1.2. Video quality............................................51

4.1.3. White balance...........................................52

4.1.4. Exposure adjustment (EV)......................53

4.1.5. Color effect ...............................................54

4.2 DV playback menu...............................................55

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4.2.1 Delete all ...................................................55

4.2.2 Unlock all..................................................56

4.3 Picture menu........................................................57

4.3.1 Size.............................................................57

4.3.2 Image quality............................................58

4.3.3 White balance...........................................59

4.3.4 Exposure adjustment (EV)......................60

4.3.5 Color effect ...............................................61

4.3.6 Self-timer...................................................62

4.3.7 Drive mode...............................................63

4.3.8 Date stamp................................................64

4.4 Camera playback menu........................................65

4.4.1 Delete all ...................................................65

4.4.2 Unlock all..................................................66

4.4.3 Slide show.................................................67

4.4.4 DPOF one..................................................68

4.4.5 DPOF all....................................................70

4.5 Music menu.......................................................... 71

4.5.1 Repeat........................................................71

4.5.2 Delete all ...................................................72

4.6 Setup menu...........................................................73

4.6.1 Date/time .................................................73

4.6.2 Beep ...........................................................73

4.6.3 Format .......................................................74

4.6.4 Default.......................................................75

4.6.5 Memory status .........................................76

4.6.6 Language ..................................................76

4.6.7 TV system .................................................77

4.6.8 Power off timer ........................................78

4.6.9 Frequency .................................................79

5 Installing software and drivers...............80

5.1 Drivers..................................................................80

5.1.1 Mass Storage.............................................80

5.2 Presto! V ideo Works 6..........................................82

5.3 Presto! Mr. Photo 3..............................................83

5.4 XviD codec for PC................................................84

Appendix............................................................ 87

Specifications..................................................................87

Troubleshooting..............................................................90

Preface

Congratulations on your purchase of this advanced video camera. Make sure 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 the 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 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” section)

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

Power supply

• Use only the type of battery and charger that came with your

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

• When using Li-ion 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.

• Never use any other AC adapter besides the one that comes

with this camera.

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1 Introduction

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

1.1 System requirements

The video camera requires a PC with the following specifications:

• Windows® XP, 2000, and ME operating system

• Intel® Pentium III 500MHz CPU or higher

• At least 256 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 speed 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

• Digital Camera

• Voice recorder

• Music player

• Multimedia player

• Game player

Additionally, the camera features 4X advance zoom, 4X digital zoom, USB mass storage, 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.

Video camera

Earphones

Li-ion battery

Pouch

AV-IN/Audio cable

USB / TV out cable

CD-ROM

(Driver and application

software)

User manual

Power adapter

Wrist strap

Battery charger

emote controlle r

Remote Control

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

LED flash light IR receiver

USB/Video

Stereo jack

DC IN jack

1.4.2 Back view

Power LED (Green)

Shutter button

Menu button

LCD screen cover

Zoom switch

Joystick

Power button

1.4.3 Top view

Mode switch

Speaker

1.4.4 Bottom view

Microphone

Tripod connector

Battery compartment cover

1.4.5 Right view

Directional pad

1.4.6 Left View

Zoom switch

Macro 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.

Flip and twist the LCD screen as shown to sit the screen on the game control panel when playing the built-in video games.

1.4.8 LCD/Game control buttons

Reset/ Record button

Mode button

Pause/ Menu button

Game buttons

Select/ Playback button

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

Button Name

Power switch

Zoom switch

Menu button

Mode switch/ Mode button

Joystick

Function

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

z Move up/down to zoom in/out

while shooting video clips or taking pictures.

z Move up/down to

enlarge/reduce images while reviewing still images.

z Move up/down to adjust volume

while

playing video or voice files.

Press to display main OSD (on-screen display) menus.

Use to toggle Camcorder (DV), Camera, Music, Game, and Voice modes.

z In Playback mode, move the

joystick left/right to select previous/next video clip/image/ voice/ music file to play. Move the joystick up and down to fast

forward or rewind during a file playback.

z In DV/Camera mode, move

up/down/right to show the quick access menu options. And move left to turn on the LED flash light. Move right to access timer.

z In DV/Camera/ Voice Playback mode,

move down to protect the files from accidental deletion. Press the center joystick button to playback audio and video files.

z In Music mode, move up to

toggle the repeat options. Press the center joystick to play/stop playing the audio files.

Select/ Playback

button

Pause/ Menu

button

Reset/ Record button

Shutter button

Press to playback images, video clips, or recorded voice files.

z Press to display main OSD menu. z In Game mode, press to pause

while playing a game.

z In Game mode, press to exit to

the main menu.

z In DV/Voice mode, press to start

recording.

Press to start/stop the video/voice

recording in DV/Voice mode.

z Press to capture a picture in

Camera mode.

z Press to play/stop when playing

video/voice files.

Macro switch

Directional pad

Game buttons

Move the switch to the position to enable Macro mode.

z Used as directional keys in Game

mode.

z Used as joystick buttons in DV/

Camera/Voice /Music /Playback

mode.

z In Playback mode, press the up

and down directional pads to fast forward or rewind during file playback.

z In Game mode, press the buttons

to execute game commands.

z In DV Playback and Voice

Playback modes, press to

start/stop file playback.

1.4.9 Using the Remote Control

Refer to the following table for the functions of the remote control buttons.

No. Button Function

Mode

Use to toggle Camcorder (DV), Camera, Music, Game, and Voice modes.

z In Playback mode, press to play or stop

2 Play/Stop

z In Music mode, press to play or stop

when playing back a video clip, or recorded voice files.

when playing back a music file.

3 Set

In OSD menus, press to confirm your selection.

Directional

5 REC

pad

z In Playback mode, move the joystick

left/right to select previous/next video clip/image/ voice/ music file to play.

z In DV/Camera mode, move

up/down/right to show the quick access menu options. And move left to turn on the LED flash light.

z In DV/Camera/ Voice Playback mode,

move down to protect the files from accidental deletion. Press the center joystick button to playback audio and video files.

In DV/Voice mode, press to start recording.

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

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 battery compartment cover.

2. Insert an SD card as shown. Make sure the gold contacts

are facing away from the battery.

3. Close the battery compartment cover.

2.2 Inserting the batteries

This video camera is designed to use a rechargeable Li-ion battery. 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 battery as shown.

3. Close the battery compartment cover.

2.3 Charging the battery/Using the power

adapter

You can charge the battery with the charging unit provided or use the camera by connecting the power adapter to the DC IN jack on the camera.

2.4 Turning on for the first time

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

2.5 Changing modes

The video camera can operate in six modes: Camcorder (DV), Camera, Music, Game, and Voice. Slide the mode switch or press the MODE button to toggle different modes.

2.6 Before you start

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

2.6.1 Setting the date and time

1. Turn on the video camera, and press the MENU button to

display the menu screen. Move the joystick left/right to view the Setup menu.

2. Use the joystick to highlight the Date/Time option. Press

the center joystick button to confirm. Move the joystick left or right to highlight each field.

3. Adjust each value by moving joystick up and down. Press

the center joystick button to save your changes.

4. Press the MENU button to exit.

2.6.2 Setting the language

1. Turn the video camera on, and press the MENU button to

display the menu screen. Move the joystick left or right to view the Setup menu.

2. Move the joystick down to go to the second page and

highlight the Language option. Press the center joystick button to confirm.

3. Use the joystick to select the desired language. After the

language is selected, press the center joystick button to confirm.

4. Press the MENU button to exit.

2.7 Capture/Playback video

2.7.1 Shooting a video clip:

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

DV mode

2. Use the LCD screen to frame the subject.

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.

Note: The recorded file is saved in mp4 AVI format. To view AVI files on your computer, please install XviD 1.03 codec (included on the Software CD).

2.7.2 Playing the video clip

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

recent file displays on the LCD screen.

Playback mode

DV mode indicator

2. Move the joystick left and right to scroll through the video

clips. Press the center joystick button or the button to

playback the video clip.

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

center joystick button or the button again.

4. When viewing the video clip, use the zoom switch to

adjust the volume.

5. Press the Shutter button to stop playing.

6. Move the joystick or the directional pad up to delete the

current file. Highlight the OK option and press the center joystick button to confirm.

7. Move the joystick or the directional pad down to protect

the current file. A icon displays on the screen when the file is protected. Move the joystick down again to unlock the file.

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

2.8 Taking/viewing pictures

2.8.1 Taking a still picture:

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

Camera mode

2. Use the LCD screen to frame the subject.

3. Press the Shutter button to capture the image.

4. The picture is automatically saved with a unique file

name.

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