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  • Page 1 DXG-581V 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 1.4.4 Right view...........4 1.4.5...
  • Page 4 Changing modes...........14 Before you start ............15 2.6.1 Setting the date and time ......15 2.6.2 Setting the language ........16 2.6.3 Setting the beep........17 Shoot/playback video..........18 2.7.1 Shooting a video clip .......18 2.7.2 Playing the video clip......20 Recording/playing voice ........21 2.8.1 Recording a voice file ......21 2.8.2 Playing back a voice file......22 Taking/viewing pictures........23...
  • Page 5 3.2.1 Photo mode icons........30 3.2.2 Using the macro function .......31 3.2.3 Using the zoom function......31 3.2.4 Using the White-light LED .....31 3.2.5 Quick access controls ......31 Movie/voice Playback mode .........32 3.3.1 Movie/voice playback mode icons ..32 Photo Playback mode ...........34 3.4.1 Photo Playback mode icons....34 Thumbnail mode ..........36...
  • Page 6 Photo menu ............46 4.5.1 White balance ...........46 4.5.2 Color effect ..........47 4.5.3 Night mode..........48 4.5.4 Self timer ...........49 Photo playback menu ...........50 4.6.1 Delete All ..........50 4.6.2 Protect ............51 4.6.3 Autoplay ...........52 4.6.4 DPOF ............53 System menu............54 4.7.1 Setting the beep........54 4.7.2 Histogram mode ........54 4.7.3...
  • Page 7 Specifications ..............63 Troubleshooting ..............66...

  • Page 8: 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 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: 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 11: Before You Start

     Make sure 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 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. V ideo c amera P ou ch Us er manual C D -R O M U SB/A V c ab le Pow er c able (D river an d app lic at ion...

  • 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 LED light Self-timer LED HDMI/USB/AV connector 1.4.2 Top view Speaker...

  • Page 16: Bottom View

    1.4.3 Bottom view Tripod mount SD card compartment cover 1.4.4 Right view LCD screen cover Power button LCD screen cover SD card compartment cover...

  • Page 17: Left View

    1.4.5 Left view Macro switch Battery compartment cover 1.4.6 Back view Joystick Shutter button Power LED Scroll wheel Playback button Menu button Mode 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 Press and hold to turn power on/off. button  In Movie mode, press up/down to adjust the EV compensation, press right to select video resolution, press left to turn on/off the white-light LED.
  • Page 20 be deleted, then press the center joystick button to delete the file.  In SETUP mode, press the joystick up/down and press the center joystick button to select menu items.  In Movie and Photo modes, move up to zoom in, and down to zoom out.
  • Page 21 2. Press inwards once to turn all OSD icons off. Press again to display file information. Press a third time to display the help diagram that illustrates button functions. In Movie/Voice Recorder and Photo Playback modes, press to enter playback button mode.

  • Page 22: About The Leds

    1.4.8 About the LEDs The following table describes the camera LEDs: Color Definition Power / Green Power-on Rec. Red Blinking Recording Camera busy Red Blinking Self-timer is activated Red Blinking 2 seconds self-timer Rapidly remaining Self-timer Red Blinking Self-timer is activated Red Blinking 2 seconds self-timer Rapidly...

  • Page 23: 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 additional storage space for still images, video clips, or other files.
  • Page 24 Press down the SD card compartment cover. Push the SD card compartment cover inwards.

  • Page 25: Inserting The Battery

    2.2 Inserting the battery This video camera is designed to use a rechargeable Li-ion battery. Only use the battery supplied or similar batteries recommended by the manufacturer or your dealer. Note: Install the battery exactly as described here. Installing the battery incorrectly could cause damage to the camera and possibly start a fire.

  • Page 26: Charging The Battery

    2.3 Charging the battery You can charge the battery with the charging unit provided. 1. Insert the Li-ion battery into the charging bay. Connect one end of the power cord to the charging unit and then plug the other end to the wall outlet as shown below. 2.

  • 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 display the Setup menu.

  • Page 28: Setting The Language

    Press the MENU button to exit. 2.6.2 Setting the language Turn on the video camera, and press the Mode button to display the Setup menu. Press the joystick up/down to highlight Language. Press the center joystick button to confirm. Press the joystick left/right to select the following languages: English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, German, Italian, Spanish, French, Turkish, Portuguese, Dutch, Japanese, Russian, Korean, and...

  • Page 29: Setting The Beep

    2.6.3 Setting the beep Turn on the video camera, and press the Mode button to switch to Setup menu. Press the up/down buttons to highlight Beep. Press the center joystick button to confirm. Press the joystick left/right to select the tick/cross icon and press the center joystick button to enable/disable the beep function .

  • 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 switch to the 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.
  • Page 31 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: Taking pictures Video resolution Preview and focusing 16:9 ratio 4:3 ratio 1080P (1440 x 1080) 720P (1280 x 720) 480P (720 x 480) 4:3 ratio 4:3 ratio...

  • 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. Playback mode Press the joystick left/right to select the video clips. Then press the center joystick button to play back the video clip.

  • Page 33: Recording/Playing Voice

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

  • Page 34: 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 joystick left/right to select the voice file you want to play. Press the center joystick button to playback the voice file.

  • Page 35: Taking/Viewing Pictures

    2.9 Taking/viewing pictures 2.9.1 Taking a still picture Turn on the camera and press the Mode button to switch to Photo mode. Photo mode Use the LCD screen to frame the picture. Press the center joystick button to capture the image. The picture is automatically saved with a unique file name.

  • Page 36: Viewing Images

    2.9.2 Viewing images In Photo mode, press the Playback button and the most recent image displays on the LCD screen. Playback mode Press the joystick left/right to select the images. Move the scroll wheel up to zoom in the picture. Then you can use the joystick to move the image up/down or left/right.

  • Page 37: Connecting To A Computer

    2.10 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. 2.11 Connecting to a standard TV Connect the video camera to a standard TV as shown with the AV cable provided.

  • Page 38: Connecting To A Hdtv

    2.12 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 HDTV as shown with HDMI cable provided.

  • Page 39: 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 icons Use the following picture to familiarize yourself with the Movie...
  • Page 40 White balance indicator Remaining memory capacity Memory status indicator : SD card indicator : Internal memory indicator LED flash light 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 : SD card indicator : Internal memory indicator...

  • Page 41: 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 22-23 cm. While in Photo or Movie/Voice Recorder mode, move the Macro button on the side of the video camera to activate macro function, and an icon displays on the LCD screen.

  • Page 42: 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 43: Using The Macro Function

    Memory status indicator : SD card indicator : Internal memory indicator LED light 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 44: Movie/Voice Playback Mode

    3.3 Movie/voice Playback mode Use Movie Playback mode to review all the movie files stored in the video camera. 3.3.1 Movie/voice playback mode icons Refer to the following pictures to familiarize yourself with the Movie Playback mode icons and symbols. Movie mode Voice recorder mode Movie mode:...
  • Page 45 Memory status indicator : SD card indicator : Internal memory indicator The length of every video clip or voice file Play/ Pause indicator Voice recorder mode indicator Battery status indicator File protect indicator Movie/voice recorder playback mode icon Displays the file number of the video clip or voice file...

  • Page 46: 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 47 File protect indicator Playback mode icon DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) indicator...

  • Page 48: Thumbnail Mode

    3.5 Thumbnail mode When in Photo Playback or Movie Playback modes, move the scroll wheel down to show images as thumbnails. Turn on the video camera and make sure it is in Photo Playback or Movie/Voice Playback mode. The most recent image /video clip/voice file displays on the screen.

  • Page 49: 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 50: Color Effect

    4.1.2. Color effect The camera can capture videos in standard color, black and white, and sepia tone. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Movie mode. Press the MENU button and use the joystick up/down to highlight the Effect option. Press the center joystick button to display the submenu.

  • Page 51: Night Mode

    4.1.3. Night mode Use this function to shoot a video clip with better quality in dark environments. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Movie mode. Press the MENU button and use the joystick up/down to highlight the Night Mode option. Press the center joystick button to display the submenu.

  • Page 52: Capture Mode

    4.1.4. Capture mode Use this function to select to record sounds or video clips. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Movie mode. Press the MENU button and use the joystick up/down to highlight the Capture Mode option. Press the center joystick button 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 all Use this function to delete all files at a time. 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/Voice Playback menu.

  • Page 54: 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/Voice Playback menu. Press the joystick up/down to highlight the Protect option and press the center joystick button.

  • Page 55: Voice Recorder Menu

    4.3 Voice recorder menu When in Voice Recorder mode, press the MENU button to show the Voice Recorder option menu. 4.3.1 Capture mode Use this function to select to record sounds or video clips. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Movie mode.

  • Page 56: Voice Playback Menu

    4.4 Voice playback menu Use the playback menu to manage the files stored in the internal memory or on the SD card. 4.4.1 Delete All Use this function to delete all files at a time. 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 Movie/Voice Playback menu.

  • Page 57: Protect

    4.4.2 Protect Use this function to lock files to prevent accidental deletion. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Voice mode. Press the Playback button and then press the MENU button to display Movie/Voice Playback menu. Press the joystick up/down to highlight the Protect option and press the center joystick button.

  • Page 58: Photo Menu

    4.5 Photo menu In Photo mode, press the MENU button to show the Photo options menu. 4.5.1 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 press the joystick up/down to highlight the White Balance option.

  • Page 59: Color Effect

    4.5.2 Color effect The camera can capture images in standard color, black and white, and sepia tone. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Photo mode. Press the MENU button and press the joystick up/down to highlight the Effect option. Press the center joystick button to display the submenu.

  • Page 60: Night Mode

    4.5.3 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 press the joystick up/down to highlight the Night Mode option. Press the center joystick button to display the submenu.

  • Page 61: Self Timer

    4.5.4 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 press the joystick up/down to highlight the Self-timer option. Press the center joystick button to display the submenu.

  • Page 62: Photo Playback Menu

    4.6 Photo playback menu 4.6.1 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. Press the joystick up/down to highlight the Delete All option.

  • Page 63: Protect

    4.6.2 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. Press the joystick up/down to select the Protect option. Then playback screen appears again.

  • Page 64: Autoplay

    4.6.3 Autoplay 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

    4.6.4 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. 4.7 System menu The system menu is used to configure miscellaneous camera functions. 4.7.1 Setting the beep See section 2.6.3 “Setting the beep”. 4.7.2 Histogram mode Use this function to display a histogram graph on LCD screen.

  • Page 67: Auto Power Off

    4.7.3 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 press the MODE button to display the SETUP mode. Press the joystick up/down to highlight the Auto Power Off option.

  • Page 68: Tv Standard

    4.7.4 TV standard Use the TV option to set the TV system for the area. Turn on the video camera and press the MODE button to display the SETUP mode. Press the joystick up/down to highlight the TV standard option. Press the center joystick button to display the submenu.

  • Page 69: Format

    4.7.5 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 press the MODE button to display the SETUP mode. Press the joystick up/down to highlight the Format option.

  • Page 70: Default

    4.7.6 Default Use this option to reset all settings to the default settings. Turn on the video camera and press the MODE button to display the SETUP mode. Press the joystick up/down to highlight the Default option. Press the center joystick button to display the submenu.

  • Page 71: Frequency

    4.7.8 Frequency Use the Frequency option to set the frequency system for your area. To set the frequency: Turn on the video camera and press the MODE button to display the SETUP mode. Press the joystick up/down to highlight the Frequency option.

  • Page 72: Installing The Software

    5 Installing the software Read this section to learn how to install the software for the camera. 5.1 NewSoft VideoWorks Presto! Video Works is an advanced software application for editing video. To install NewSoft 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: Newsoft Mr. Photo

    5.2 NewSoft Mr. Photo NewSoft Mr. Photo is an advanced photo editing software application. To install NewSoft 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: 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 does not automatically boot, use Window Explore to execute the InstalMgr.exe file in the root directory.

  • Page 75: Appendix

    Appendix Specifications General Imaging sensor 1/2.5” CMOS 5.0 Megapixel sensor 5.0 Megapixel Active pixels Internal: Built-in 32 MB flash memory Storage media (Available memory space for image storage is approx. 7MB) External: SD Card, SDHC compatible (Up to SDHC 8GB Class6) Sensor Auto sensitivity...
  • Page 76 General Movie clips Format: H.264 (MOV) Resolution: CIF (30fps), 480P (60fps), 720P (30fps), 1080P (30 fps) Zoom Movie: Digital Zoom 4X (1080P, 2X Digital Zoom) Camera: Digital Zoom 4X Audio Recording TFT Monitor 2.5” TFT (640 x 240 pixels) LED Light Effect range 0.5 ~ 1.0m Movie: On / Off Camera: On / Off...
  • Page 77 General Shutter Electronic Shutter 2 ~ 1/2000 second Auto power off Off, 1 min., 5 min. Li-ion battery NP-60 Power supply Dimension 36.3 (W) x 96.6 (H) x 65.6 (D) mm Weight Approx. 115±5g (without batteries) *Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

  • Page 78: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution  Insert the Cannot turn on The batteries are the video not inserted battery camera. correctly. correctly. (See 2.2 Inserting the The battery has battery.) no power.  Replace the battery.  Turn the power The camera The auto power off suddenly turns...
  • Page 79  Replace the The camera The camera is turns off while running out of battery. taking a photo battery power. with self timer function.  Please take a The image is The subject is out of focus. beyond focus picture within range.
  • Page 80  FormatFormat.) Before formatting the card, ensure you back up the files.  Remove the All buttons are Short circuit inactive. occurred when battery from the connecting the camera and insert camera with other again. devices.
  • 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...

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