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DXG-589V
User’s Manual
DXG USA
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Table of Contents Preface .............................................................................vi About this manual............................................................vi Copyright..........................................................................vi Precautions .....................................................................vii 1 Introduction................................................ 1 1.1 System requirements...............................................
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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..
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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 .................................................
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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 eff
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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! Video Work
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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; this may damage the electronic circuits. • Do not attempt to open the c
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• 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
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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 le
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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 USB / TV out cable AV-IN/Audio cable CD-ROM Earphones User manual (Driver and application software) Li-ion battery Power adapter Battery charger Wrist strap Pouch Remote controller Remote Control 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 LED flash light IR receiver USB/Video connector Stereo jack DC IN jack 1.4.2 Back view Power LED (Green) Shutter Zoom switch button Joystick Menu button Power button LCD screen cover 3
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1.4.3 Top view Microphone Speaker Mode switch 1.4.4 Bottom view Battery Tripod connector compartment cover 4
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1.4.5 Right view Directional pad 1.4.6 Left View Macro switch Zoom switch 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. Flip and twist the LCD screen as shown to sit the screen on the game control panel when playing the built-in video games. 6
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1.4.8 LCD/Game control buttons Reset/ Pause/ Mode Record Menu button button button Select/ Playback button Game buttons 7
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See the table below for a description of each button’s function. Button Name Function Power Slide the power switch down to turn switch on/off the video camera. Move up/down to zoom in/out while shooting video clips or taking pictures. Zoom Move up/down to switch enlarge/reduce images while reviewing still images. Move up/down to adjust volume while playing video or voice files. Menu Press to display main OSD button (on-screen display) menus. Mode Use to toggle Camcorder
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forward or rewind during a file playback. 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. 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 Music mode, move up to toggle the repeat options. Press the center joystick to play/stop playing the audio files. Select/
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Press to capture a picture in Camera mode. Press to play/stop when playing video/voice files. Move the switch to the position Macro to enable Macro mode. switch Used as directional keys in Game mode. Used as joystick buttons in DV/ Camera/Voice /Music /Playback Directional mode. pad In Playback mode, press the up and down directional pads to fast forward or rewind during file playback. In Game mode, press the buttons to execute game commands. Game In DV P
