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DXG-A85V HD
User Manual
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DXG Technology DXG-A85V HD User Manual

DXG-A85V HD
User’s Manual
DXG USA
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1 Introduction ................................................ 1
1.4.1 Front and Top view ................................... 3
1.4.2 Bottom view ............................................... 3
1.4.3 Left view ..................................................... 4
1.4.4 Back view .................................................... 4
1.4.5 Control Panel .............................................. 5
1.4.6 Adjusting the LCD display ....................... 6
1.4.7 About the LEDs ........................................ 11
2 Getting started .......................................... 12
2.6.1 Setting the date and time ........................ 15
2.6.2 Setting the language ................................ 16
2.6.3 Setting the beep ........................................ 17
2.7.1 Shooting a video clip ............................... 18
2.7.2 Playing the video clip .............................. 20
2.8.1 Taking a still picture ................................ 21
2.8.2 Viewing images ........................................ 22
3 Using the camcorder ................................ 25
3.1.1 Camcorder mode ..................................... 25
3.1.2 Using AF Lock .......................................... 26
3.1.3 Using Manual Focus ................................ 27
3.1.4 Using the zoom function ......................... 28
3.1.5 Using the LED light ................................. 28
3.1.6 Using the Flash module, auto and force28
3.1.7 Using the Stabilizer function .................. 28
3.1.8 Quick access controls .............................. 28
3.2.1 Camera mode icons ................................. 29
3.2.2 Using AF Lock .......................................... 30
3.2.3 Using Manual Focus ................................ 30
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3.2.4
Using the zoom function ......................... 30
3.2.5 Using the LED light module................... 30
3.2.6 Using the Flash module, auto and force31
3.2.7 Using the Stabilizer function .................. 31
3.2.8 Quick access controls .............................. 31
3.3.1 Camcorder Playback mode icons .......... 31
3.3.2 Camera Playback mode icons ................ 33
4 Using the menus ....................................... 35
4.1.1. Video resolution ....................................... 35
4.1.2. Video quality ............................................ 36
4.1.3. White balance ........................................... 37
4.1.4. Color effect ............................................... 38
4.1.5. Stabilizer ................................................... 39
4.1.6. Dual Video mode ..................................... 40
4.2.1 Delete ......................................................... 41
4.2.2 Protect ....................................................... 43
4.2.3 Autoplay ................................................... 44
4.3.1 Resolution ................................................. 45
4.3.2 Photo Quality ........................................... 46
4.3.3 White balance ........................................... 46
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4.3.4 Color effect ............................................... 47
4.3.5 Selftimer .................................................... 48
4.3.6 Aspect Ratio.............................................. 49
4.3.7 Face Detection .......................................... 49
4.4.1 Delete ......................................................... 51
4.4.2 Protect ....................................................... 53
4.4.3 Autoplay ................................................... 54
4.5.1 Setting the beep ........................................ 55
4.5.2 Auto power off ......................................... 55
4.5.3 TV standard .............................................. 56
4.5.4 Format ....................................................... 57
4.5.5 Default ....................................................... 58
4.5.6 Language .................................................. 58
4.5.7 Frequency ................................................. 59
4.5.8 Date/time ................................................. 59
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Preface
Congratulations on your purchase of this advanced camcorder. 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.
Copyright
© Copyright 2009.
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.
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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 camcorder 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 camcorder.
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Notes on the LCD Screen
Caution must be observed when dealing with the fluid contained in the LCD. Ensure that fluid does not leak if the screen becomes cracked or damaged. If this occurs, follow these steps:
• 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 immediately medical attention.
Operation conditions
• This camcorder is designed for use in temperatures ranging
from 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F).
• Do not use or keep the camcorder 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 that came with your camcorder.
Using any other type of battery may damage the equipment and invalidate the warranty.
• Ensure the battery is inserted correctly. Inserting the battery
incorrectly can cause damage to the product and possibly start a fire.
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• Remove the battery to avoid the fluid leakage if the camcorder
is not going to be used for a long time.
• If the battery is crushed or damaged, remove it immediately to
avoid the battery fluid leakage and abnormal expansion.
Before You Start
Take some test shots before performing a formal recording.
Before taking pictures with this camcorder in any important occasion (such as a wedding ceremony or an overseas trip), do test the camcorder 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.
Copyright information
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.
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1 Introduction
Read this section to learn about the features and functions of the camcorder. This chapter also covers system requirements, package contents, and description of the hardware components.
1.1 System requirements
The camcorder requires a PC with the following specifications:
• Operating System : Windows XP SP2 32/64bit, Vista 32/64bit
and Windows7 32/64bit
• CPU: Intel/AMD Dual-Core or above
• Memory: At least 1GB or above
• Graphic Card: DirectX 9 is must, DirectX 10 is
recommendation
• Interface: Standard USB 1.1 Port or Higher
• Hard Disk: At least 2GB of Available Disk Space
z Note:
A USB 1.1 port may enable you to transfer files to and from your host PC, but transfer speeds may be much faster with a USB 2.0 port.
1.2 Features
The camcorder offers a variety of features and functions including:
• Full HD 1080p (30fps.)
• 3.0 TFT LCD Touch Display (16:9)
• 12X Optical Zoom, 10X Digital Zoom
• Li-ion Battery NP120
• Excellent AE performance by continuous IRIS
• Supports Dual-Video Capture
• Supports Face Detection
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• Support Auto Focus (AF) Lock function
• Support Manual Focus (MF) function
1.3 Unpacking the camcorder
The following items should be present in the package. If any item is missing or appears damaged, contact your dealer immediately.
Camcorder
USB cable
Power cord
Remote control
(optional)
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Pouch User manual
(optional)
AV cable
Li-ion battery
NP-120
Battery charger DC-in adapter
HDMI cable
(option al)
CD-ROM
(Application software)
1.4 About the camcorder
Refer to the following illustrations to familiarize yourself with the buttons and controls of this camcorder.
1.4.1 Front and Top view
Zoom / Volume button
Speaker
Lens
Flash
Shutter button
LED light
1.4.2 Bottom view
Microphone
Tripod mount
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1.4.3 Left view
Hand strap
1.4.4 Back view
LCD display
Playback button
DC-in/AV/USB Outpu
Power/Camera status LED
HD Outpu
Mode dial
REC/STOP
button
Battery cover latch
Battery cover
Joystick
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1.4.5 Control Panel
Display button
SD card cover latch
Menu button
LED light
Flash butto
Power button
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1.4.6 Adjusting the LCD display
Flip and twist the LCD screen as shown while capturing a still image or recording a video clip.
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See the table below for a description of each button’s function.
Button Name
Power button
Menu button
Mode dial
Joystick
Function
Press to turn power on/off.
Press to display main OSD menus.
Use to turn Camcorder, Camera, and SET modes.
In Camcorder and Camera mode:
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1. Move up/ down to adjust the
exposure settings.
2. Move right to enable the MF
function. The MF icon appears on the LCD screen when enabled.
3. Press the joystick to enable AF
Lock. The AF Lock icon appears on the screen.
4. Move left to adjust the white
balance settings.
z In Camera Playback mode:
1. Move right and left to view the
stored images.
2. When the image is zoomed in,
direction keys appear on the LCD screen. You may press the joystick to move the image. (up/down ↔ left/right).
3. Move the joystick up to enter the
Thumbnail mode.
4. In the Thumbnail mode, move
up, down, left, right to select the thumbnail images and then press the center joystick button to view the image in full screen mode.
z In Camcorder Playback mode:
1. Press right and left to view the
stored video clips and press the center joystick button to play/ stop the video clips.
2. In Playing mode, move right to
fast-forward a video clip and move left to rewind a video clip.
3. Move the joystick up to enter the
Thumbnail mode.
4. In the Thumbnail mode, move
up, down, left, right to select a desired video clip and then press the center joystick button to show the video clip.
z In SET mode, press left and right to
highlight menu items and press the
center joystick button to confirm.
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In Camera mode, press to take a
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Shutter button
photo.
z In Camcorder mode, you can
also press to take a photo before and during recording a video clip.
REC/Stop button
Playback button
Display button
Zoom button
LED light button
In Camcorder mode, press to start
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recording a video clip.
In Camcorder and Camera mode, press to enter playback mode.
Press once to turn off all OSD icons and press again to display all OSD icons off.
In Camcorder and Camera modes,
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press right/ left to zoom in and out.
z In Camera Playback mode, press
right to zoom in your photo.
z In Camcorder Playback mode, press
right/left to increase or decrease the volume of the video clip you are playing.
In Camcorder and Camera modes,
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press the button to turn on/ off the increase light.
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Flash button
Battery cover latch
In Camera modes, press the button
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to switch between the flash modes.
Slide the latch to open the battery
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card cover when you insert/remove the battery.
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1.4.7 About the LEDs
The following table describes the camcorder LEDs:
LED Color Definition
Power / Rec./ Camcorder Status
Self-timer
Green Power-on
Green/ Red Blinking
Red Camcorder busy
Red Blinking Self-timer is activated.
Red Blinking Rapidly
Recording
2 seconds self-timer remaining.
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2 Getting started
Read this section to learn how to start using the camcorder. 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 camcorder 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, making sure the contacts are facing
downwards.
3. Close the SD card compartment cover.
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2.2 Inserting the battery
This camcorder is designed to use a rechargeable Li-ion battery. Only use the batteries supplied or similar batteries recommended by the manufacturer or your dealer.
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Install the battery exactly as described here. Installing the battery incorrectly could cause damage to the camcorder and possibly start a fire.
1. Slide the battery cover latch as shown, the battery cover
opens automatically.
2. Insert the battery as shown.
3. Close the battery cover.
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2.3 Charging the battery
You can charge the battery with the charging unit provided. Follow the steps below to charge your battery.
1. Insert the Li-ion battery into the charging bay. Connect
one end of the power cord to the charging unit and then plug the other end to the wall outlet as shown.
2. The red LED will light up for proper charging.
3. After full charge, the LED turns to green.
4. It takes about 290 minutes to achieve full charge. Actual
charging time depends on current battery capacity and charging conditions.
2.4 Turning on/ off the camcorder
Press and hold the power button to turn the camcorder on/off.
2.5 Changing modes
The camcorder can operate in three modes,
Camcorder, Camera, and SET. Move the mode dial
to toggle different modes.
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