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DXG-A85V HD
User’s Manual
DXG USA
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About this manual ............................................................. v Copyright ........................................................................... v Precautions ...................................................................... vi Before You Start ............................................................. viii 1 Introduction ................................................ 1 1.1 System requirements ............................................... 1 1.2 Features
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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 clip .............................. 20 2.8 Taking/viewing pictures ........................................ 21 2.8.1 Taking a still picture ................................ 21 2.8.2 Viewing images .....
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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 Camcorder Playback mode................................... 31 3.3.1 Camcorder Playback mode icons .......... 31 3.3.2 Camera Playback mode icons ................ 33 3.4 Thumbnail mode .....................
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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 Camera playback menu ........................................ 51 4.4.1 Delete ......................................................... 51 4.4.2 Protect ....................................................... 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 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 prope
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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
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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 Pouch User manual USB cable DC-in adapter Battery charger (optional) Power cord AV cable HDMI cable (optional) Remote control Li-ion battery CD-ROM (optional) NP-120 (Application software) 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 and Top view Shutter button Zoom / Volume button Speaker Lens Flash Microphone LED light 1.4.2 Bottom view Tripod mount 3
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1.4.3 Left view Hand strap 1.4.4 Back view Power/Camera LCD display status LED Mode dial REC/STOP button Battery cover latch Playback button Battery cover DC-in/AV/USB Output Joystick HD Output 4
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1.4.5 Control Panel Display button Menu button LED light Flash button Power button SD card cover latch 5
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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. 6
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See the table below for a description of each button’s function. Button Name Function Power Press to turn power on/off. button Menu Press to display main OSD menus. button Use to turn Camcorder, Camera, and Mode dial SET modes. In Camcorder and Camera mode: 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 Joystick Lock. The AF Lock icon
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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. 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
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In Camera mode, press to take a photo. Shutter In Camcorder mode, you can button also press to take a photo before and during recording a video clip. REC/Stop In Camcorder mode, press to start button recording a video clip. Playback In Camcorder and Camera mode, press button to enter playback mode. Display Press once to turn off all OSD icons and press again to display all OSD icons off. button In Camcorder and Camera modes, press right/ left to zoom in and out.
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Flash In Camera modes, press the button to switch between the flash modes. button Slide the latch to open the battery Battery card cover when you insert/remove cover latch the battery. 10
