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DXG-587V HD
User’s Manual
DXG USA
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Table of Contents About this manual ............................................................. v Copyright ........................................................................... v Precautions ...................................................................... vi Before You Start ............................................................. viii 1 Introduction ................................................ 1 1.1 System requirements ............................................
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2.6 Before you start .................................................... 16 2.6.1 Setting the date and time ........................ 16 2.6.2 Setting the language ................................ 17 2.6.3 Setting the beep ........................................ 18 2.7 Shoot/Playback video ........................................... 19 2.7.1 Shooting a video clip ............................... 19 2.7.2 Playing the video clip .............................. 21 2.8 Taking/viewing picture
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3.2.1 Camera mode icons ................................. 31 3.2.2 Using the macro function ....................... 32 3.2.3 Using the AF Lock ................................... 32 3.2.4 Using the Manual Focus ......................... 32 3.2.5 Using the zoom function ......................... 32 3.2.6 Using the LED light module................... 32 3.2.7 Using the flash module ........................... 32 3.2.8 Using the Stabilizer function .................. 33 3.2.9 Quick access
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4.2.2 Protect ....................................................... 48 4.2.3 Autoplay ................................................... 49 4.3 Camera menu ....................................................... 50 4.3.1 White balance ........................................... 50 4.3.2 Resolution ................................................. 51 4.3.3 Color effect ............................................... 52 4.3.4 Night mode ............................................... 53
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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 co
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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 c
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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 mo
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• 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. 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), test the DV camera beforehand to ensure that it functions properly. A
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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 descriptions 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 i
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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 Pouch Us er m anual HDM I c a bl e AV cable Ba tt ery c ha rge r US B cable Power cord Li-ion battery CD-ROM NP -120 (A pp li cati on softw are) 2
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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 view LED light Lens Self-timer LED Flash module 1.4.2 Top view Battery cover latch Shutter button Zoom/ Volume button 3
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1.4.3 Bottom view Tripod mount 1.4.4 Right view Len s cover latch Microphone Flash switch LCD screen cover Display button LED light button Playback button Power button SD card cover latch MENU button 4
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1.4.5 Left view Battery cover Speaker Hand strap 1.4.6 Back view Power LED Mode dial Camera Status LED Joystick 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 button Press to display main OSD menus. Use to turn Camcorder, Camera, and SET modes. In Camcorder mode, press the REC.STOP button to start Mode dial and stop recording. In Camcorder Playback mode, press the REC.STOP to pause/restart playing. In Camcorder and Camera mode: 1. Move up/ down to adjust the exposure settings. 2. Press the
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balance settings. In Camera Playback mode: 1. Move right and left to view the stored images. 2. When the image is zoomed in, the LCD screen shows up/down/left/right direction keys. You may press the joystick to move the image. 3. Move Joystick button up to show all stored files in a 3x2 matrix thumbnail view. 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. In
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desired video clip and then press the center joystick button to show the video clip. In SET mode, press up and down to highlight menu items and press the center joystick button to confirm. In Camera mode, press to take a photo. Shutter In Camcorder mode, you can also button press to take a photo before recording a video clip. Playback In Camcorder and Camera mode, press to enter playback mode. button Press once to turn off all OSD icons Display and press again to disp
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video clip. 2. In a 3x2 matrix thumbnail view, move zoom button to right to exit the view. In Camcorder and Camera modes, LED light press the button to turn on/ off the button increase light. SD card Slide the latch to open the SD card cover latch cover when you insert the SD card. 1.4.8 About the LEDs The following table describes the camera LEDs: LED Color Definition Power / Green Power-on Busy Red Blinking Recording Camera Red Camera busy Status Self-timer is ac
