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DXG-566V HD
User’s Manual
DXG USA
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Table of Contents Preface ..............................................................................v About this manual.............................................................v Copyright...........................................................................v Precautions ......................................................................vi Before You Start .............................................................viii 1 Introducing the camera ...........................
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2.5 Changing modes...................................................14 2.6 Before you start ....................................................15 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 Shoot/Playback video ...........................................18 2.7.1 Shooting a video clip...............................18 2.7.2 Playing the video c
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3.2.4 Using the LED flash light........................30 3.2.5 Quick access controls ..............................30 3.3 Movie Playback mode...........................................31 3.3.1 Movie Playback mode icons...................31 3.4 Photo Playback mode...........................................34 3.4.1 Photo Playback mode icons....................34 3.5 Thumbnail mode ..................................................36 3.6 USB mode...........................................
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4.4.1 Delete.........................................................50 4.4.2 Protect .......................................................52 4.4.3 Slide show.................................................53 4.4.4 DPOF.........................................................54 4.5 System menu.........................................................55 4.5.1 Setting the beep........................................55 4.5.2 Histogram Mode......................................55 4.5.3 Au
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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
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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 that may damage the electronic circuits. • Do not attempt to open the ca
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• Test for proper operation before using the camera. Notes on the LCD Screen Caution must be observed when dealing 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 fluids make 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 attent
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• Ensure the battery is inserted correctly. Inserting the battery incorrectly can cause damage to the product and possibly start a fire. • Remove the battery to avoid the fluid leakage if the camera 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. • The camera can be used with either a Li-ion or four AAA size batteries. Li-ion battery is recommended to use for longer operat
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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 / XP / 2000 operating system • Intel® Pentium 4 2.8GHz CPU or higher • At least 512 MB of RAM or higher • Standard USB 1.1 port or higher • At least 64MB or greater v
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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 Pouch User manual Component USB cable AV cable Power core Video cable Battery charger Casio NP-40 CD-ROM (Driver and application software) 2
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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-timer LED LED Flash light Microphone 1.4.2 Top view Macro button Shutter button Zoom / Volume button 3
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1.4.3 Bottom view Tripod mount Battery compartment 1.4.4 Right view 4
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1.4.5 Left view Macro switch Hand strap 1.4.6 Back view REC. / Power LED Playback button Scroll wheel Mode dial HD Output USB / AV Output REC.STOP button 5
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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. 6
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See the table below for a description of each button’s function. Button Name Function Power Press and hold to turn power on/off. button Menu Press to display main OSD menus. button Use to toggle Movie, Photo, and SET modes. In Movie mode, press the REC.STOP button to start and stop Mode dial recording. In Movie Playback mode, press the REC.STOP to pause/restart playing. In Photo and Movie modes, press the up and down to adjust the exposure setting, and inwards to adjus
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3. In the thumbnail mode, press the up and down to select the thumbnail images and then press inwards to view the image in full screen mode. In Movie Playback mode: 1. Press up and down to scroll through stored movies, and inwards to play/stop movie playback. 2. In the thumbnail mode, press the up and down to select the video clip and then press inwards to show the video clip. In SET mode, press up and down to highlight menu items, and inwards to select. In Photo mode, pres
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In Photo and Movie modes, press to zoom in and out. In Photo Playback mode: 1. Press the button right to zoom in your photo. 2. Press the button left to show all stored files in a 3x2 matrix Zoom thumbnail view. button In Movie Playback mode: 1. Press the button left to show all stored video clips in a 3x2 matrix thumbnail view. 2. During video playback, press the button to increase or decrease the playback volume. 9
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1.4.8 About the LEDs The following table describes the camera LEDs: LED Color Definition Power / Green Power-on Rec. Green Blinking Recording Red Camera busy Red Blinking Self-timer is activated Red Blinking 2 seconds self-timer Rapidly remaining. Self-timer Red Blinking Self-timer is activated. Red Blinking 2 seconds self-timer Rapidly remaining. 10
