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  • Page 1 DXG-563V User’s Manual DXG USA...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Preface ................vi About this manual............vi Copyright ............... vi Precautions..............vii Before You Start............ix 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...
  • Page 4 2.5.1 Setting the date and time ......14 2.5.2 Setting the language ........15 Shooting/ Playing videos ........16 2.6.1 Shooting a video clip .......16 2.6.2 Playing back a video clip ......17 Taking/ viewing pictures........18 2.7.1 Taking a still picture........18 2.7.2 Viewing images........19 Voice recording ...........20 2.8.1 Taking a voice recording ......20...
  • Page 5 3.4.1 Photo Playback mode icons....31 3.4.2 Thumbnail mode........32 Voice mode ............33 3.5.1 Voice mode icons ........33 Voice Playback mode.........34 3.6.1 Voice Playback mode icons ....34 USB mode ............35 3.7.1 Using the PC cam feature .......35 3.7.2 Using the mass storage feature ....35 3.7.3 Using DPS feature........35 Using the menus........
  • Page 6 4.3.5 Color effects..........47 4.3.6 Self-timer...........48 4.3.7 Date stamp..........49 Photo playback menu ........50 4.4.1 Delete all ...........50 4.4.2 Unlock all..........51 4.4.3 Slide show..........52 4.4.4 DPOF ............53 Voice Playback Menu ........55 4.5.1 Delete all ...........55 4.5.2 Unlock all..........56 System menu ............57 4.6.1 Date/ time ..........57 4.6.2 Beep ............57...
  • Page 7 Presto! Video Works ........66 Presto! Mr. Photo ..........67 User’s Manual.............68 Appendix ............69 Specifications ..............69 Troubleshooting ............71...

  • Page 8: 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 9: 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 10  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 Section 2 “Getting started”). Notes on the LCD Screen Caution must be observed when dealing with the fluid contained in the LCD.

  • Page 11: Before You Start

    Power supply  Use only the type of battery that came with your camera. Using any other type of battery may damage the equipment and invalidate the warranty.  Ensure that battery is inserted correctly. Inserting the battery incorrectly can cause damage to the product and possibly start a fire.

  • Page 13: 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 14: 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. 4 x AAA alkaline Video camera USB AV cable batteries CD-ROM Wrist strap Pouch (Driver and application software) Quick Start Guide...

  • Page 15: 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 Lens Self-timer LED Flash USB/ TV out connector 1.4.2 Top view Speaker...

  • Page 16: Bottom View

    1.4.3 Bottom view SD/ MMC card compartment cover Tripod Mount 1.4.4 Right view Microphone LCD screen cover...

  • Page 17: Left View

    1.4.5 Left View Macro switch Mode dial Battery compartment cover 1.4.6 Back View Shutter button Directional pad Power LED Menu button Scroll wheel Playback button Display/ Help Power switch button...

  • Page 18: Adjusting The Lcd Display

    1.4.7 Adjusting the LCD display Flip and twist the LCD screen as shown when capturing a still image or recording a video clip.
  • Page 19 See the table below for a description of each button’s function. Button Name Function Power Slide the power switch down to turn switch power on/off. Menu Press to display main OSD menus. button Use to toggle Movie, Photo, Voice, Mode dial and SET modes.
  • Page 20  In Movie/ Voice mode, press to begin or stop recording.  In Photo mode, press to take a Shutter photo. button  In Movie/Voice Playback mode, press to start or stop playback.  In Photo Playback mode, press to switch to thumbnail view.
  • Page 21  In Photo Playback mode, move up/down to select the image you want to view. Press inwards and then move up and down to zoom in and out of a photo.  In SET mode, move up and down to highlight menu items and press inwards to select items.

  • 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 ( sold separately) An SD card can be installed in the video camera to provide...
  • Page 23 Close the SD card compartment cover.

  • Page 24: Inserting The Batteries

    2.2 Inserting the batteries This video camera is designed to use four AAA batteries. Only use the battery supplied or similar battery recommended by the manufacturer or your dealer. Note: Install the batteries exactly as described here. Ensure that the polarity of the batteries is correct.

  • Page 25: Turning On For The First Time

    2.3 Turning on for the first time Slide the power switch to turn the video camera on/off. 2.4 Changing modes The video camera can operate in four modes, Movie, Photo, Voice, and SET. Move the mode dial to toggle different modes. Movie mode Photo mode Voice mode...

  • 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 and languages 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 rotate 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 desired language. After the language is selected, press the scroll wheel inwards to confirm.

  • Page 28: Shooting/ Playing Videos

    2.6 Shooting/ Playing videos 2.6.1 Shooting a video clip Turn on the video camera and switch 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 29: Playing Back A Video Clip

    2.6.2 Playing back a video clip In Movie mode, press the Playback button and the most recent file displays on the LCD screen. Playback mode Movie mode indicator Press the directional pad left and right to scroll through the video clips. Press the Shutter button to playback the video clip.

  • Page 30: Taking/ Viewing Pictures

    2.7 Taking/ viewing pictures 2.7.1 Taking a still picture Turn on the camera and switch 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 31: 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 directional pad left and right to scroll through the images. Press the scroll wheel inwards to scale the image. Use the scroll wheel to move the zoomed image up and down, left and right.

  • Page 32: Voice Recording

    2.8 Voice recording 2.8.1 Taking a voice recording Turn on the video camera and switch to Voice mode. Press the Shutter button to start recording. Press the Shutter button again to stop. The voice file will automatically be saved with a unique file name.

  • Page 33: Playing Back A Voice File

    2.8.2 Playing back a voice file In Voice mode, press the Playback button and the most recent file is displayed on the LCD screen. Press the directional pad left and right to select the voice file you want to play. Press the Shutter button to playback the voice file.

  • Page 34: 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 a TV. Connect the video camera to a computer with the USB AV cable provided.

  • Page 35: Connecting To A Tv

    2.10 Connecting to a TV Connect the video camera to a TV as shown with the USB AV cable provided.

  • Page 36: Using The Camera

    3 Using the camera Read this section to learn how to use the camera. 3.1 Movie mode Use Movie mode to capture video clips and store them in internal memory or on an SD card. 3.1.1 Movie mode icons Use the following picture to familiarize yourself with the Movie mode icons and symbols.
  • Page 37 EV compensation indicator Battery indicator Macro indicator Zoom indicator Video mode indicator Image size indicator Image quality indicator...

  • Page 38: Quick Access Menu

    3.1.2 Quick access menu You can also make adjustments to the current settings by pressing the directional pad or the scroll wheel inwards. In Movie mode, use the directional pad to display the quick access menu, where you can adjust file size, image quality, color effects, and white balance settings.

  • Page 39: Movie Playback Mode

    3.2 Movie Playback mode Use Movie Playback mode to review all the movie files stored in the video camera. 3.2.1 Movie Playback mode icons Refer to the following picture to familiarize yourself with the Movie Playback mode icons and symbols. See the table below for a description of each icon and symbol.

  • Page 40: Photo Mode

    3.3 Photo mode Use Photo mode to capture still pictures and store them in the internal memory or on an SD card. 3.3.1 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

    Date and time EV compensation indicator Battery indicator White balance indicator Self-timer indicator Macro indicator Photo mode indicator File size indicator Image quality indicator Zoom indicator 3.3.2 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.

  • Page 42: Using The Zoom Function

    3.3.3 Using the zoom function The camera is equipped with 4X digital zoom. Move the scroll wheel up to get closer to a subject. Move the scroll wheel down to move away from a subject. The zoom ratio is displayed on the screen. 3.3.4 Quick access menu You can also make adjustments of the current settings by pressing...

  • Page 43: 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 44: Thumbnail Mode

    3.4.2 Thumbnail mode When in Photo Playback mode, press the Shutter button to show image as thumbnails. Turn on the video camera and make sure it is in Playback mode. The most recent image displays on the screen. Press the Shutter button to view four thumbnail images on the LCD screen.

  • Page 45: Voice Mode

    3.5 Voice mode Use Voice mode to record a voice file and store it in internal memory or on an SD card. 3.5.1 Voice mode icons Refer to the following picture to familiarize yourself with the Voice mode icons and symbols. See the table below for a description of each icon and symbol.

  • Page 46: Voice Playback Mode

    3.6 Voice Playback mode Use Voice Playback mode to play all the voice recordings stored in the video camera. 3.6.1 Voice Playback mode icons Refer to the following picture to familiarize yourself with the Voice Playback mode icons and symbols. See the table below for a description of each icon and symbol.

  • Page 47: Usb Mode

    3.7 USB mode You can use USB mode to connect to a printer or a host PC. Before connecting to a printer or PC, refer to “Installing software and drivers” on page 64. When the video camera is connected to a computer or printer using the USB AV cable, the following menu displays.

  • 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 Video size Use this option to set the size of the captured video clips.

  • Page 49: Video Quality

    4.1.2 Video quality There are two different levels of video quality setting. Higher quality video needs 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 Quality option.

  • Page 50: White Balance

    4.1.3 White balance Use this option to correct color difference for different lighting conditions. When white balance is set to Auto, the video camera automatically compensates for different lighting conditions. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Movie mode.

  • Page 51: Exposure Adjustment (Ev)

    4.1.4 Exposure adjustment (EV) Use this setting to change the exposure for pictures. Usually, this value is set to zero. Increase the value to light up a subject with strong back lighting, or decrease the value if taking a picture of something very bright.

  • Page 52: Color Effect

    4.1.5 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 Color Effects option.

  • 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 All 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 Movie Playback menu.

  • Page 54: Unlock All

    4.2.2 Unlock All Use this function to unlock files that are protected 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 highlight the Unlock All option.

  • Page 55: Picture Menu

    4.3 Picture menu In Photo mode, press the MENU button to show the Camera Options menu. 4.3.1 Size Use this option to set the size of the captured image. Larger images contain more details and therefore use more memory space. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Photo mode.

  • Page 56: Image Quality

    4.3.2 Image quality Use this option to set the quality of the captured image. Higher quality images contain more details 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 Quality option.

  • Page 57: White Balance

    4.3.3 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. Press the scroll wheel inwards to display the submenu.

  • Page 58: Exposure Adjustment (Ev)

    4.3.4 Exposure adjustment (EV) Use this setting to change the exposure for pictures. Usually, this value is set to zero. Increase the value to light up a subject with strong back lighting, or decrease the value if taking a picture of something very bright.

  • Page 59: Color Effects

    4.3.5 Color effects The camera can capture standard color images, black and white images, or sepia tone to give an old-fashioned look. When the color effect function is set to Off, it is set to color mode. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Photo mode. Press the MENU button and use the scroll wheel to highlight the Color Effects option.

  • Page 60: Self-Timer

    4.3.6 Self-timer This function allows you to capture an image of yourself by adding a specified time delay between when the Shutter button is pressed and when the picture is actually taken. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Photo mode. Press the MENU button and use the scroll wheel to highlight the Self-timer option.

  • Page 61: Date Stamp

    4.3.7 Date stamp Use this option to turn on/off the date stamp when a photo is taken. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Photo mode. Press the MENU button and use the scroll wheel to highlight the Date Stamp option. Press the scroll wheel inwards to display the submenu.

  • Page 62: Photo Playback Menu

    4.4 Photo playback menu 4.4.1 Delete all 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 highlight the Delete All option.

  • Page 63: Unlock All

    4.4.2 Unlock all Use this function to unlock all protected 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 highlight the Unlock All option. Press the scroll wheel inwards to display the submenu.

  • 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. You can tag all pictures to be printed or select individual 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 66 ALL: select to print all photos RESET: select to reset setting CANCEL: select to cancel all Note: A memory card is required for DPOF function.

  • Page 67: Voice Playback Menu

    4.5 Voice Playback Menu 4.5.1 Delete all Use this function to delete files. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Voice mode. Press the Playback button and then press the MENU button to display the Voice Playback menu. Use the scroll wheel to highlight the Delete All option.

  • Page 68: Unlock All

    4.5.2 Unlock all Use this function to unlock all protected files. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Voice mode. Press the Playback button and then press the MENU button to display the Voice Playback menu. Use the scroll wheel to highlight the Unlock All option. Press the scroll wheel inwards to display the submenu.

  • Page 69: System Menu

    4.6 System menu The system menu is used to configure miscellaneous camera functions. 4.6.1 Date/ time See Section 2.5.1 “Setting the date and time”. 4.6.2 Beep Turn on the video camera and switch to SET mode. Use the scroll wheel to highlight the Beep option. Press the scroll wheel inwards to display the submenu.

  • Page 70: Format

    4.6.3 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 71: Default

    4.6.4 Default Use this option to reset all settings to the default. 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 OK or Cancel, and press the scroll wheel inwards to confirm.

  • Page 72: Memory Status

    4.6.5 Memory status This function displays the memory status and the number of video clips, photos, and voice files saved in the video camera. Turn on the video camera and switch to SET mode. Use the scroll wheel to highlight the Memory Status option.

  • Page 73: Tv System

    4.6.7 TV system 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 System 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 74: Auto Power Off

    4.6.8 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 75: Frequency

    4.6.9 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 60 Hz or 50 Hz.

  • Page 76: Installing Software And Drivers

    5 Installing software and drivers Read this section to learn how to install drivers and software for the camera. 5.1 Drivers You can use the “Mass Storage” and “PC Camera” functions of the camera on the PC. 5.1.1 Mass Storage The digital camera offers Mass Storage function as a card reader device.
  • Page 77 Install button Click the Install button to install the driver. Follow the on-screen instructions. Click Finish to restart the computer and finish the camera driver installation.

  • Page 78: Presto! Video Works

    5.2 Presto! Video Works Presto! Video Works is an advanced software application for editing video. To install Presto! Video Works: Insert the supplied CD-ROM in 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 79: Presto! Mr. Photo

    5.3 Presto! Mr. Photo Presto! Mr. Photo is an advanced photo editing software application. To install Presto! Mr. Photo: Insert the supplied CD-ROM in 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 80: User's Manual

    5.4 User’s Manual You can download the user’s manual in a wide range of languages and following the instructions below. To view the user’s manual: Insert the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. If the CD-ROM doesn’t automatically boot, use Windows Explorer to execute the InstallMgr.exe file in the root directory.

  • Page 81: Appendix

    Appendix Specifications General Imaging sensor 1/2.5” CMOS 5.17 Megapixel sensor 5.1 Megapixel Active pixels Storage media Built-in 16 MB flash memory SD Card (MMC compatible), can support up to 4GB Sensor sensitivity Auto Lens Fixed focus lens Wide: F/3.1, f=7.5mm Focus range Normal: 1.5m~infinity Macro: 15~16cm...
  • Page 82 General Frame rate: 30 fps (max.) Zoom 4X Digital Zoom TFT Monitor 2.4” TFT (480 x 234 pixels) Strobe Effective range: <1 m range Flash modes: Auto/Off White balance Auto/Sunny/Cloudy/Tungsten/ Fluorescent EV compensation -2.0 EV~+2.0 EV Self-timer Off, 10, 20 seconds PC interface PC Cam: USB 2.0 (full speed) Mass storage: USB 2.0 (full speed)

  • Page 83: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution  Insert the Cannot turn on The batteries are the camera. not inserted batteries correctly. correctly. (See Section 2.2 The batteries “Inserting the have no power. batteries”.)  Replace the batteries. The camera The auto power ...
  • Page 84  Replace the The camera The camera is turns off when running out of batteries. capturing battery power. image using self-timer.  Please take a The image is The subject is out of focus. beyond focus picture within range. the available focus range and choose normal or macro mode.
  • Page 85  Remove the All buttons are Short circuit inactive. occurred when batteries from connecting the the camera and camera with insert again. other devices.
  • Page 86 H T U U T H 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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