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DXG-595V 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 Introducing the camcorder........................ 1 1.1 System requirements...............................................1 1.2 Features.
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2.6.1 Setting the date and time ........................17 2.6.2 Setting the language ................................18 2.6.3 Setting the beep........................................19 2.7 Shoot/Playback video ...........................................20 2.7.1 Shooting a video clip...............................20 2.7.2 Playing the video clip..............................22 2.8 Taking/viewing pictures........................................23 2.8.1 Taking a still picture..............
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3.2.4 Using the LED flash module ..................32 3.2.5 Using the flash module, auto and force 32 3.2.6 Quick access controls ..............................32 3.3 Camcorder Playback mode...................................33 3.3.1 Camcorder Playback mode icons ..........33 3.4 Camera Playback mode........................................36 3.4.1 Camera Playback mode icons ................36 3.5 Thumbnail mode ..................................................38 4 Using the menus ....
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4.4 Camera playback menu........................................53 4.4.1 Delete.........................................................53 4.4.2 Protect .......................................................55 4.4.3 Slide show.................................................56 4.4.4 DPOF.........................................................57 4.5 System menu.........................................................58 4.5.1 Setting the beep........................................58 4.
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Preface Congratulations on your purchase of this advanced camcorder. Ensure 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 conte
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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 and may damage the electronic circuits. • Do not attempt to open the cas
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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. • The camera can be used with either a Li-ion or four AAA size batteries. Li-ion battery is recommended to use for longer operation time. Before You Start Take some test shots before performing a formal recording. Before taking pictures with this DV camera in an
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1 Introducing the camcorder 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: • Windows® Vista / XP / 2000 operating system • Intel® Pentium 4 2.8GHz CPU or higher (3GHz recommended) • At least 512 MB of RAM or higher (1GB recommended) • 64MB or Greater Video Card
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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 User manual Component video AV cable Battery charger USB cable cable Power cord Li-ion battery CD-ROM 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 view LED flash 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 Microphone Lens cover latch Flash switch LCD screen cover 4
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1.4.5 Left view Battery cover Speaker Hand strap 1.4.6 Back view REC. / 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 Press to display main OSD menus. button Use to turn Camcorder, Camera, and SET modes. In Camcorder mode, press the REC.STOP button to start and stop Mode dial 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. Move ri
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2. When the image is zoomed in, the LCD screen appears up/down direction keys. You may press the joystick to move the image. Then you may press the center joystick button to switch the moving directions (up/down ↔ left/right). 3. 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 up and down to view the stored video clips and press
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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 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. In Camera Playback mode: 1. Press right to zoom in your photo. 2. Press left to show all s
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SD card Slide the latch to open the SD card cover when you insert the SD card. cover latch 10
