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  • Page 1 DXG-517V HD User’s Manual DXG USA...

  • 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 Before you start ...16 2.5.1 Setting the date and time ...16 2.5.2 Setting the language ...17 2.5.3 Setting the beep...18 Shoot/Playback video ...19 2.6.1 Shooting a video clip ...19 2.6.2 Playing a video clip ...21 Taking/viewing pictures...22 2.7.1 Taking a still picture...22 2.7.2 Viewing images...23 Connecting to a computer ...24...
  • Page 5 3.2.4 Using the LED flash light...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 4.3.5 Self timer ...52 Photo playback menu ...53 4.4.1 Delete...53 4.4.2 Protect ...55 4.4.3 Slide show...56 4.4.4 DPOF ...57 System menu...58 4.5.1 Setting the beep...58 4.5.2 Histogram Mode...58 4.5.3 Auto power off...59 4.5.4 TV standard...60 4.5.5 Format ...61 4.5.6 Default...62 4.5.7 Language ...62 4.5.8...

  • Page 7: Preface

    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.

  • Page 8: General 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: Copyright Information

    • 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

    PC, but transfer speeds will be much faster with a USB 2.0 port. 1.2 Features The video camera offers a variety of features and functions including: • HD Digital camcorder • Digital camera (max. 8 Megapixels) • HDMI audio-video output •...

  • 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 Pouch USB & AV cable AAA batteries x 4 CD-ROM HDMI cable User manual (Driver and application software)

  • 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 Self-timer LED Microphone 1.4.2 Top view Lens LED Flash light...

  • Page 14: Bottom View

    1.4.3 Bottom view Tripod mount 1.4.4 Right view Shutter button Zoom / Volume button Battery compartment...
  • Page 15 LCD screen cover...

  • Page 16: Left View

    1.4.5 Left view Hand strap 1.4.6 Back view Playback button Scroll wheel HD Output USB / AV Output Macro switch REC. / Power LED Mode dial REC. / STOP button...

  • Page 17: 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 dial Scroll wheel Function Press and hold to turn power on/off. Press to display main OSD menus. Use to toggle Movie, Photo, and SET modes.
  • Page 19 In Movie Playback mode: 1. Press up and down to scroll through stored movies, and press inwards to play/stop movie playback. 2. While playing a movie, press the scroll wheel up / down to rewind / fast forward the movie. 3.
  • Page 20 Zoom button In Photo and Movie modes, press to zoom in and out. In Photo Playback mode: 1. Press the button right to zoom in your photo. 2. Press the button left to show all stored files in a 3x2 matrix thumbnail view.

  • Page 21: About The Leds

    1.4.8 About the LEDs The following table describes the camera LEDs: Color Power / Green Rec. 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.

  • Page 22: 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 23 Press down the SD card compartment cover. Push the SD card compartment cover inwards.

  • Page 24: Inserting The Batteries

    2.2 Inserting the batteries This video camera is designed to AAA alkaline batteries or a rechargeable Li-Ion battery. Only use the batteries supplied or similar batteries recommended by the manufacturer or your dealer. • Note: Installing the battery incorrectly could cause damage to the camera and possibly start a fire.

  • Page 25: Turning On The Video Camera

    2.3 Turning on the video camera Press and hold the power button to turn the video camera on/off. 2.4 Changing modes The video camera can operate in three modes, Movie, Photo, and SET. Move the mode dial to toggle different modes.

  • Page 26: Before You Start

    2.5 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. 2.5.1 Setting the date and time Turn on the video camera, and move the mode dial to SET.

  • Page 27: Setting The Language

    2.5.2 Setting the language Turn on the video camera, and move the mode dial to SET. Move the scroll wheel up /down to highlight Language. Press the scroll wheel inwards to confirm. Use the scroll wheel to select the following languages: English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, German, Italian, Spanish, French, Turkish, Portuguese, Dutch, Japanese, Russian, Korean, and Arabic.

  • Page 28: Setting The Beep

    2.5.3 Setting the beep Turn on the video camera, and move the mode dial to SET. Move the scroll wheel up/ down to highlight Beep. Press the scroll wheel inwards to confirm. Use the scroll wheel to select √ and press the scroll wheel inwards to confirm.

  • Page 29: Shoot/Playback Video

    2.6 Shoot/Playback video 2.6.1 Shooting a video clip Turn on the video camera and move the mode dial to Movie mode. Movie mode Use the LCD screen to frame the video. Press the REC. / STOP button to start recording. Press the REC.
  • Page 30 3. The LCD preview and the ratio of a still-image capture can vary depending on the different video resolution settings. See the following table: Video resolution 720P WVGA QVGA Taking pictures Preview and focusing 16:9 ratio 4:3 ratio 4:3 ratio 4:3 ratio...

  • Page 31: Playing A Video Clip

    2.6.2 Playing a video clip In Movie mode, press the Playback button and the most recent file displays on the LCD screen. Movie playback mode indicator Move the scroll wheel up and down to scroll through the video clips. Press the scroll wheel inwards to play back the video clip.

  • Page 32: Taking/Viewing Pictures

    2.7 Taking/viewing pictures 2.7.1 Taking a still picture Turn on the camera and move the mode dial to Photo mode. Photo mode Use the LCD screen to frame the picture. Press the Shutter button to capture the image. The picture is automatically saved with a unique file name.

  • Page 33: Viewing Images

    2.7.2 Viewing images In Photo mode, press the Playback button and the most recent image displays on the LCD screen. Playback mode Press the scroll wheel up and down to scroll through the images. Press the Zoom button right to zoom in the picture. Then you can move the image up/down or left/right and press inwards the scroll wheel, you can switch the moving directions (up/down ↔...

  • Page 34: Connecting To A Computer

    2.8 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. 2.9 Connecting to a standard TV Connect the video camera to a standard TV as shown with the AV cable provided.

  • Page 35: Connecting To A Dvd Player

    2.10 Connecting to a DVD Player Connect the video camera to a DVD player with the AV cable provided. 2.11 Connecting to an HDTV Read this section to learn how to show the video clips or photos on an HDTV. Connecting to an HDTV offers the high resolution for displaying the video clips or photos.

  • Page 36: 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 37 Voice recorder mode: See the table below for a description of each icon and symbol. White balance indicator Remaining memory capacity Memory status indicator : SD card indicator : Internal memory indicator Remaining recording time indicator Histogram indicator Resolution indicator Battery indicator Stabilizer indicator LED flash light indicator...

  • Page 38: Using The Macro Function

    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 14-15 cm. While in Photo or Movie and voice recorder modes, move the Macro switch on the side of the video camera to activate macro function, and an icon Move the macro switch again to return to normal mode.

  • Page 39: Quick Access Controls

    3.1.5 Quick access controls You can also make adjustments to exposure and lighting settings by pressing the scroll wheel up and down or inwards. In Movie and voice recorder and Photo modes, press the scroll wheel up or down to adjust the EV compensation setting. Press the scroll wheel inwards to choose lighting options.

  • 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

    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”. 3.2.4 Using the LED flash light See section 3.1.4 “Using the LED flash light”. 3.2.5 Quick access controls See section 3.1.5 “Quick access controls”.

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • Page 47: Thumbnail Mode

    3.5 Thumbnail mode When in Photo Playback or Movie Playback modes, press the zoom button left to show images as thumbnails. Turn on the video camera and make sure it is in Photo Playback or Movie Playback mode. The most recent image /video clip displays on the screen. Press the zoom button left to view six thumbnail images /video clips 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 scroll wheel 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 scroll wheel 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 scroll wheel to highlight the Night Mode option. Press the scroll wheel inwards to display the submenu.

  • Page 52: Stabilizer

    4.1.5. Stabilizer Use this function to activate Stabilizer to prevent blurred images caused by shaking. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Movie mode. Press the MENU button and use the scroll wheel to highlight the Stabilizer option. Press the scroll wheel inwards to display the submenu.

  • Page 53: Capture Mode

    4.1.6. 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 scroll wheel to highlight the Capture Mode option. Press the scroll wheel inwards to display the submenu.

  • Page 54: 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 55 If you select Delete All, press the scroll wheel inwards to display the submenu. Use the scroll wheel to select √ and press the scroll wheel inwards 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.

  • Page 56: 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 Movie Playback menu. Use the scroll wheel to select the Protect option. Then playback screen appears again.

  • Page 57: Autoplay

    4.2.3 Autoplay Use this function to continuously play all movie clips stored in the memory card. 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. Use the scroll wheel to select the Autoplay option and press the scroll wheel inwards to show the submenu.

  • Page 58: 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 scroll wheel to highlight the White Balance option.

  • Page 59: 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 scroll wheel to highlight the Resolution option.

  • Page 60: 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 scroll wheel to highlight the Effect option.

  • Page 61: 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 Movie mode. Press the MENU button and use the scroll wheel to highlight the Night Mode option. Press the scroll wheel inwards to display the submenu.

  • Page 62: 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 scroll wheel to highlight the Selftimer option. Press the scroll wheel inwards to display the submenu.

  • Page 63: Photo Playback Menu

    4.4 Photo playback menu 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. Use the scroll wheel to select Delete One or Delete All options.
  • Page 64 If you select Delete All, press the scroll wheel inwards to display the submenu. Use the scroll wheel to select √ and then press the scroll wheel inwards 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.

  • Page 65: Protect

    4.4.2 Protect Use this function to protect 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. Use the scroll wheel to select the Protect option. Then playback screen appears again.

  • Page 66: 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 67: 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 68: System Menu

    4.5 System menu The system menu is used to configure miscellaneous camera functions. 4.5.1 Setting the beep See section 2.5.3 “Setting the Beep”. 4.5.2 Histogram Mode Use this function to display a histogram graph on the LCD screen. This function can help you to capture a better photo/video clip. Turn on the video camera and switch to SET mode.

  • Page 69: 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 SET mode. Use the scroll wheel to highlight the Auto Power Off option.

  • Page 70: 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 SET mode. Use the scroll wheel to highlight the TV standard option. Press the scroll wheel inwards to display the submenu. Use the scroll wheel to select NTSC or PAL, and press the scroll wheel inwards to confirm.

  • Page 71: 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 SET mode. Use the scroll wheel to highlight the Format option. Press the scroll wheel inwards to display the submenu.

  • Page 72: Default

    4.5.6 Default Use this option to reset all settings to the default settings. Turn on the video camera and switch to SET mode. Use the scroll wheel to highlight the Default option. Press the scroll wheel inwards to display the submenu. Use the scroll wheel to select X or √, and press the scroll wheel inwards to confirm.

  • Page 73: 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 SET mode. Use the scroll wheel to highlight the Frequency option. Press the scroll wheel inwards to display the submenu. Use the scroll to select 50 Hz or 60 Hz.

  • Page 74: Installing The Software

    5 Installing the software Read this section to learn how to install the software for the camera. 5.1 Presto! Video Works Presto! Video Works is an advanced software application for editing video. To install Presto! Video Works: 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 75: 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 76: Quick Time

    5.3 Quick Time Quick Time is an easy-to-use application for playing the video clips stored in the camera or on the SD/MMC card. To install the Quick Time: 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 77: Appendix

    Appendix Specifications (Design and specifications subject to change without prior notice) General Imaging 1/2.5” CMOS 5.0 Megapixel sensor sensor 5.0 Megapixel Active pixels Storage media Built-in 128 MB flash memory (approx. 100 MB available for image storage) SD Card, SDHC compatible (up to SDHC 8GB Class 6) Sensor Auto...
  • Page 78 General Still image Formats: JPEG (EXIF 2.2), DCF Resolution: 3M, 5M, 8M (Firmware interpolation) Movie clips Format: H.264 (MOV) Resolution: QVGA (30 fps), WVGA (30 fps), HD 720P Zoom Movie: Digital Zoom Camera: Digital Zoom Still Image Playback: Digital Zoom 8X (max.) Audio Video TFT Monitor...
  • Page 79 General PC interface MSDC: USB 2.0 (high speed) TV out format NTSC/PAL / HDMI Shutter Electronic shutter 1~1/2000 second Auto power Off, 1 min., 5 min. Power supply Li-ion Battery NP-40 or 4 x “AAA” (Alkaline / Ni-cd / Ni-MH) Dimension 110.5 (D) x 67.5 (H) x 41 (W) mm Weight...

  • Page 80: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem 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 is saved the...
  • Page 81 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 82 All buttons are Short circuit inactive. occurred when connecting the camera with other devices. • Remove the batteries from the camera and insert again.
  • Page 84 Website: 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...

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