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- Page 1 DXG-569V HD User’s Manual DXG USA...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Preface ...v About this manual...v Copyright...v Precautions ...vi Before You Start ...viii Introducing the camera ... 1 System requirements...1 Features...1 Unpacking the video camera...2 About the camera ...3 1.4.1 Front view...3 1.4.2 Top view ...3 1.4.3 Bottom view ...4 1.4.4 Right view...4 1.4.5... - Page 4 Changing modes...16 Before you start ...17 2.6.1 Setting the date and time ...17 2.6.2 Setting the language ...18 2.6.3 Setting the beep...19 Shoot/Playback video ...20 2.7.1 Shooting a video clip ...20 2.7.2 Playing the video clip...22 Taking/ viewing pictures...23 2.8.1 Taking a still picture...23 2.8.2 Viewing images...24...
- Page 5 3.2.4 Using the LED flashlight...31 3.2.5 Quick access controls ...31 Movie Playback mode...32 3.3.1 Movie Playback mode icons...32 Photo Playback mode ...35 3.4.1 Photo Playback mode icons...35 Thumbnail mode ...37 USB mode...37 Using the menus ... 38 Movie menu ...38 4.1.1.
- Page 6 4.4.1 Delete...51 4.4.2 Protect ...53 4.4.3 Slide show...54 4.4.4 DPOF ...55 System menu...56 4.5.1 Setting the beep...56 4.5.2 Histogram Mode...56 4.5.3 Auto power off...57 4.5.4 TV standard...58 4.5.5 Format ...59 4.5.6 Default...60 4.5.7 Language ...60 4.5.8 Frequency ...61 4.5.9 Date/time ...61 Installing the software ...
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Page 7: Preface
Preface Congratulations on your purchase of this advanced video camera. 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. -
Page 8: Precautions
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. -
Page 9: Power Supply
• Test for proper operation before using the camera. 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: •... -
Page 10: Before You Start
• 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. •... -
Page 11: Introducing The Camera
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: •... -
Page 12: Unpacking The Video Camera
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 cable Battery charger User manual (Application software) AV cable AAA batteries CD-ROM Component Video cable... -
Page 13: About The Camera
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 USB AV/HD output 1.4.2 Top view Power LED flashlight Microphone Lens... -
Page 14: Bottom View
1.4.3 Bottom view Tripod mount 1.4.4 Right view Power button SD card slot... -
Page 15: Left View
1.4.5 Left view Battery cover 1.4.6 Back view Shutter button Mode button Menu button Macro switch Navigation pad Zoom switch Playback button... -
Page 16: Adjusting The Lcd Display
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. - Page 18 See the table below for a description of each button’s function. Button Name Power button Menu button Mode button Navigation Shutter button Function Press and hold to turn power on/ off. Press to display main OSD menus. Press to select Movie, Photo, and Setup modes.
- Page 19 In Movie Playback mode, press to pause playing, and press again to continue playing. In Photo mode, press to take a picture. Macro Move the switch up to the switch to enable Macro mode. Playback In Photo and Movie mode, press to button playback recorded files.
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Page 20: About The Led
About the LED The following table describes the camera LED: Color Power Green Green Blinking Red Blinking Red Blinking Rapidly Self-timer Red Blinking Red Blinking Rapidly Definition Power-on Recording Camera busy Self-timer is activated 2 seconds self-timer remaining. Self-timer is activated. 2 seconds self-timer remaining. -
Page 21: Getting Started
2 Getting started Read this section to learn how to start using the video camera. This section covers basic functions such as switching on, inserting the battery and memory cards, and configuring preliminary settings. See later chapters for advanced functions. 2.1 Inserting an SD card An SD card can be installed in the video camera to provide additional storage space for still images, video clips, or other files. - Page 22 Lower and press the SD card slot cover into place.
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Page 23: Inserting The Batteries
2.2 Inserting the batteries Note: Install the battery exactly as described here. Ensure that the polarity of the batteries is correct. Installing the batteries incorrectly could cause damage to the video camera and possibly start a fire. Slide off the battery cover. Insert the three AAA-type batteries as shown. -
Page 24: Charging The Battery
2.3 Charging the battery You can charge batteries with the charging unit provided. The battery charger can charge AA/AAA batteries at a time. Insert your batteries into the battery charger unit, making sure the polarity of the battery is correct. Insert the three AAA-type batteries as shown. - Page 25 Note: 1. Insert 2 or 4 AA/AAA rechargeable Ni-Cd/Ni-MH batteries into the battery compartment; battery must be charged in pairs. 2. The LEDs green during standby and red while charging. When charging finished, the LEDs turn green. 3. Do not charge longer, overcharging may cause damage to the charger and battery.
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Page 26: Turning On The Video Camera
2.4 Turning on the video camera Press and hold the power button to turn the video camera on/off. 2.5 Changing modes The video camera can operate in three modes, Movie, Photo, and Setup. Press the Mode button to select different modes. Mode button... -
Page 27: Before You Start
2.6 Before you start Before you start using the video camera, some basic settings such as date and time, languages and beep function need to be configured. 2.6.1 Setting the date and time Turn on the video camera, and press the mode button to Setup. -
Page 28: Setting The Language
Press down on the Navigation pad to highlight the √ to leave the date/ time menu. 2.6.2 Setting the language Turn on the video camera, and press the Mode button to Setup. Press up/ down on the Navigation pad to highlight Language. -
Page 29: Setting The Beep
2.6.3 Setting the beep Turn on the video camera, and Press the Navigation pad to Setup. Press up/ down on the Navigation pad to highlight Beep. Press the center key of the Navigation pad to confirm. Press up/ down on the Navigation pad to select the √, and press the center key of the Navigation pad to exit. -
Page 30: Shoot/Playback Video
2.7 Shoot/Playback video 2.7.1 Shooting a video clip Turn on the video camera and press the mode button to Movie mode. Movie mode Use the LCD screen to frame the video. Press the Shutter button to start recording. Press the Shutter button again to stop recording. The video clip is automatically saved with a unique file name. - Page 31 Notes: The maximum length of each video recording file is 2GB. The high-resolution settings result in larger files. The LCD preview ratio will vary depending on the different video resolution settings. See the following table: Video resolution HD (1280 x 720) D1 (720 x 480) CIF (352 x 240) Preview...
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Page 32: Playing The Video Clip
2.7.2 Playing the video clip In Movie mode, press the Playback button and the most recent file displays on the LCD screen. Movie playback mode indicator Press up or down on the Navigation pad to scroll through the video clips. Press the center key of the Navigation pad to play back the video clip. -
Page 33: Taking/ Viewing Pictures
2.8 Taking/ viewing pictures 2.8.1 Taking a still picture Turn on the camera and press the mode button to Photo mode. Use the LCD screen to frame the picture. Press the Shutter button to capture the image. Photo mode The picture is automatically saved with a unique file name. -
Page 34: Viewing Images
2.8.2 Viewing images In Photo mode, press the Playback button and the most recent image displays on the LCD screen. Playback mode Press up or down on the Navigation pad to scroll through the images. Slide the Zoom switch up to zoom in the picture. Then you can move the image up/down or left/right by the Navigation pad. -
Page 35: Connecting To A Computer
2.9 Connecting to a computer Read this section to learn how to transfer files to a PC, show the video clips or photos on TV/DVD. Connect the video camera to a computer with the USB cable provided. 2.10 Connecting to a standard TV Connect the video camera to a standard TV as shown with the AV cable provided. -
Page 36: Connecting To A Hdtv
2.11 Connecting to a HDTV Read this section to learn how to show the video clips or photos on a HDTV. Connecting to a HDTV offers the high resolution for displaying the video clips or photos. Connect the video camera to a HD TV as shown with the component video cable and AV cable provided. -
Page 37: Using The Camera
3 Using the camera Read this section to learn how to use the camera. 3.1 Movie and voice recorder mode Use this mode to capture video clips or record voice and store them in an internal memory or on an SD card. 3.1.1 Movie and voice recorder mode Use the following picture to familiarize yourself with the Movie... - Page 38 Night mode indicator White balance indicator Memory status indicator Remaining recording time indicator LED flashlight indicator Resolution indicator Battery indicator Histogram indicator Macro indicator Movie mode indicator Zoom indicator Voice recorder mode: See the table below for a description of each icon and symbol. Memory status indicator Remaining recording time indicator Battery indicator...
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Page 39: Using The Macro Function
Voice recorder mode indicator 3.1.2 Using the macro function This function can capture subjects close to the lens. In macro mode, subjects can be as close as 15-16 cm. While in Photo or Movie and voice recorder modes, move the Macro switch up to activate macro function, and an icon displays on the LCD screen. -
Page 40: Photo Mode
3.2 Photo mode Use Photo mode to capture still pictures and store them in the internal memory or on an SD card. 3.2.1 Photo mode icons Use the following picture to familiarize yourself with the Photo mode icons and symbols. See the table below for a description of each icon and symbol. -
Page 41: Using The Macro Function
Memory status indicator LED flashlight indicator File size indicator Battery indicator Histogram indicator Macro indicator Self timer indicator Photo mode indicator Zoom indicator 3.2.2 Using the macro function See section 3.1.2 “Using the macro function”. 3.2.3 Using the zoom function See section 3.1.3“Using the zoom function”. -
Page 42: Movie Playback Mode
3.3 Movie Playback mode Use Movie Playback mode to review all the movie files stored in the video camera. 3.3.1 Movie Playback mode icons Refer to the following picture to familiarize yourself with the Movie Playback mode icons and symbols. Movie mode Movie mode: See the table below for a description of each icon and symbol. - Page 43 Voice Recorder mode: See the table below for a description of each icon and symbol. Memory status indicator : SD card indicator : Internal memory indicator The length of every video clip Play/ Pause indicator Battery status indicator File protect indicator Movie playback mode icon Displays the file number of the video clip Displays the number of current audio/...
- Page 44 Battery status indicator File protect indicator Voice playback mode Displays the file number of the audio clip...
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Page 45: Photo Playback Mode
3.4 Photo Playback mode Use Photo Playback mode to review all the image files stored in the video camera. 3.4.1 Photo Playback mode icons Refer to the following picture to familiarize yourself with the Photo Playback mode icons and symbols. See the table below for a description of each icon and symbol. - Page 46 Battery status indicator File protect indicator Playback mode icon DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) indicator...
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Page 47: Thumbnail Mode
3.5 Thumbnail mode When in Movie Playback or Photo Playback modes, press the zoom switch down to show images as thumbnails. Turn on the video camera and make sure it is in Movie Playback or Photo Playback mode. The most recent video clip/ image displays on the screen. Slide the zoom switch down to view six thumbnail video clips/ images on the LCD screen. -
Page 48: Using The Menus
4 Using the menus Read this section to learn how to configure the camera settings and use the advanced features. 4.1 Movie menu When in Movie mode, press the MENU button to show the Movie options menu. 4.1.1. White balance Use this option to correct color difference for different lighting conditions. -
Page 49: Video Resolution
4.1.2. Video resolution Use the resolution option to determine the resolution of the captured video. The larger screen size requires more memory storage space. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Movie mode. Press the MENU button and use the Navigation pad to highlight the Resolution option. -
Page 50: Color Effect
4.1.3. Color effect The camera can capture standard color images, black and white images, or sepia tone to give an old-fashioned look. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Movie mode. Press the MENU button and use the Navigation pad to highlight the Effect option. -
Page 51: Night Mode
4.1.4. Night mode Use this function to shoot a better video clip quality in dark environments. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Movie mode. Press the MENU button and use the Navigation pad to highlight the Night Mode option. Press the center key of the Navigation pad to display the submenu. -
Page 52: Capture Mode
4.1.5. Capture mode Use this function to record sound or image. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Movie mode. Press the MENU button and use the Navigation pad to highlight the Capture Mode option. Press the center key of the Navigation pad to display the submenu. -
Page 53: Movie Playback Menu
4.2 Movie playback menu Use the playback menu to manage the files stored in the internal memory or on the SD card. 4.2.1 Delete Use this function to delete files. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Movie mode. Press the Playback button and then press the MENU button to display the Movie Playback menu. - Page 54 If you select Delete All, press the center key of the Navigation pad to display the submenu. Press the Navigation pad to select √ and press the center key of the Navigation pad to delete. Press the MENU button again to exit the menu. Note: Once deleted, files cannot be recovered so make sure you have a backup before you delete.
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Page 55: Protect
4.2.2 Protect Use this function to lock files to prevent accidental deletion. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Movie mode. Press the Playback button and then press the MENU button to display the Movie Playback menu. Press the Navigation pad to select the PROTECT option. -
Page 56: Photo Menu
4.3 Photo menu In Photo mode, press the MENU button to show the Photo Options menu. 4.3.1 White balance Use this option to correct color difference due to lighting conditions. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Photo mode. Press the MENU button and use the Navigation pad to highlight the White Balance option. -
Page 57: Resolution
4.3.2 Resolution Use this option to set the size of the captured image. Larger images contain more detail and therefore use more memory space. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Photo mode. Press the MENU button and use the Navigation pad to highlight the Resolution option. -
Page 58: Color Effect
4.3.3 Color effect The camera can capture standard color images, black and white images, or sepia tone to give an old-fashioned look. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Photo mode. Press the MENU button and use the Navigation pad to highlight the Effect option. -
Page 59: Night Mode
4.3.4 Night mode Use this function to shoot a better video clip quality in dark environments. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Photo mode. Press the MENU button and use the Navigation pad to highlight the Night Mode option. Press the center key of the Navigation pad to display the submenu. -
Page 60: Self-Timer
4.3.5 Self-timer Use the self-timer function to take a photo of yourself. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Photo mode. Press the MENU button and use the Navigation pad to highlight the Selftimer option. Press the center key of the Navigation pad to display the submenu. -
Page 61: Photo Playback Menu
4.4 Photo playback menu Use the playback menu to manage the files stored in the internal memory or on the SD card. 4.4.1 Delete Use this function to delete files. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Photo mode. Press the Playback button and then press the MENU button to display the Photo Playback menu. - Page 62 If you select Delete All, press the center key of the Navigation pad to display the submenu. Press the Navigation pad to select √ and then press the center key of the Navigation pad to delete. Press the MENU button again to exit the menu. Note: Once deleted, files cannot be recovered so make sure you have a backup before you delete.
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Page 63: Protect
4.4.2 Protect Use this function to protect files from accidental deletion. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Photo mode. Press the Playback button and then press the MENU button to display the Photo Playback menu. Press the Navigation pad to select the PROTECT option. Then playback screen appears again. -
Page 64: Slide Show
4.4.3 Slide show The camera includes a slide show function, which displays each image in turn with a regular interval between pictures. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Photo mode. Press the Playback button and then press the MENU button to display the Photo Playback menu. -
Page 65: Dpof
4.4.4 DPOF Use the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) function to tag pictures stored in the memory card with print information. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Photo mode. Press the Playback button and then press the MENU button to display the Photo Playback menu. -
Page 66: System Menu
Notes: 1. A memory card is required for DPOF function. 2. If DPOF is set, all photos are ordered to print. 4.5 System menu The system menu is used to configure miscellaneous camera functions. 4.5.1 Setting the beep See section 2.6.3 “Setting the Beep”. 4.5.2 Histogram Mode Use this function to display a histogram graph on LCD screen. -
Page 67: Auto Power Off
4.5.3 Auto power off Use this function to switch the camera off automatically after a period of inactivity for power saving. Turn on the video camera and switch to Setup mode. Press the Navigation pad to highlight the Auto Power Off option. -
Page 68: Tv Standard
4.5.4 TV standard Use the TV option to set the TV system for the area. Turn on the video camera and switch to Setup mode. Press the Navigation pad to highlight the TV standard option. Press the center key of the Navigation pad to display the submenu. -
Page 69: Format
4.5.5 Format Use this function to format the current storage media. This format action will delete everything on the media. Turn on the video camera and switch to Setup mode. Press the Navigation pad to highlight the Format option. Press the center key of the Navigation pad to display the submenu. -
Page 70: Default
4.5.6 Default Use this option to reset all settings to the default settings. Turn on the video camera and switch to Setup mode. Press the Navigation pad to highlight the Default option. Press the center key of the Navigation pad to display the submenu. -
Page 71: Frequency
4.5.8 Frequency Use the Frequency option to set the frequency system for your area. To set the frequency: Turn on the video camera and switch to Setup mode. Press the Navigation pad to highlight the Frequency option. Press the center key of the Navigation pad to display the submenu. -
Page 72: Installing The Software
5 Installing the software Read this section to learn how to install the software for the camera. 5.1 Presto! VideoWorks Presto! VideoWorks is an advanced software application for editing video. To install Presto! VideoWorks: Insert the supplied CD into the CD-ROM drive. If the CD-ROM does not automatically boot, use Windows Explorer to execute the InstallMgr.exe file in the root directory. -
Page 73: Presto! Mr. Photo
5.2 Presto! Mr. Photo Presto! Mr. Photo is an advanced photo editing software application. To install Presto! Mr. Photo: Insert the supplied CD into the CD-ROM drive. If the CD-ROM does not automatically boot, use Windows Explorer to execute the InstallMgr.exe file in the root directory. -
Page 74: Quicktime
5.3 QuickTime QuickTime is an easy-to-use application for playing the video clips stored in the camera or on the SD/MMC card. To install the QuickTime: Insert the supplied CD into the CD-ROM drive. If the CD-Rom doesn’t automatically boot, use Window Explore to execute the InstalMgr.exe file in the root directory. -
Page 75: Appendix
Appendix Specifications General Imaging 1/2.5” CMOS 5.1 Megapixel sensor sensor 5.1 Megapixel Active pixels Storage media Built-in 32 MB flash memory (19 MB for storage) SD Card, SDHC compatible Sensor Auto sensitivity Color effects Color/B&W/Sepia Lens Fixed lens Wide: F/3.2, f=7.5mm Focus range Normal: 1.5m~infinity Macro: 15~16cm... - Page 76 General Movie clips Format: H.264 (MOV) Resolution: CIF, D1, HD (1280 x 720 / 30 fps.) Quality: Auto Zoom Movie: Digital Zoom 2X Camera: Digital Zoom 2X Still Image Playback: Digital Zoom 8X (max.) Audio Video TFT Monitor 3.0” TFT (960 x 240 pixels) LED Light <...
- Page 77 General Shutter Electronic shutter 1~1/8000 second Auto power Off, 1 min., 5 min. Power supply AAA-type rechargeable batteries Dimension 29mm(thickness) X110mm (height) X73mm (length) Weight Approx. 135g (without batteries)
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Page 78: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Cannot turn on The batteries are the video not inserted camera. correctly. The batteries have no power. The camera The auto power off suddenly turns function was off. enabled. The camera is running out of battery power. The captured Before the image image is not... - Page 79 The camera The camera is turns off when running out of capturing battery power. image using self-timer. The image is The subject is out of focus. beyond focus range. Memory card The memory cannot be card is protected. used. The memory card contains non-DCF images taken by other...
- Page 80 All buttons are Short circuit inactive. occurred when connecting the camera with other devices. • Remove the batteries from the camera and insert again.
- Page 82 Please visit our website at www.dxgusa.com any product updates or special announcements. You can also check out our online support desk where you can register your product, send emails to our technical support, and find a list of frequently asked questions (FAQs). DXG USA...