DXG DXG-589V Manual de usuario

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viii • 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

90 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution Cannot turn on the camera. The battery is not inserted correctly. The battery has no power. • I

91The camera turns off when capturing image using self-timer. The camera is running out of battery. • Charge the battery. (See 2.3 Charging the ba

card, ensure you back up the files. All buttons are inactive. Short circuit occurred when connecting the camera with other devices. • Remove the b

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11 Introduction Read this section to learn about the features and functions of this video camera. This chapter covers system requirements, package

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

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 v

1.4.3 Top view Microphone Speaker Mode switch 1.4.4 Bottom view Battery compartment cover Tripod connector 4 Downloaded From VideoCamera-

1.4.5 Right view Directional pad 1.4.6 Left View Macro switch Zoom switch 5Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals

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. Flip and twist

1.4.8 LCD/Game control buttons 7 Pause/ Menu button Reset/ Record buttonMode button Select/ Playback button Game buttons Downloaded From Vide

See the table below for a description of each button’s function. 8 Button Name Function Power switch Slide the power switch down to turn on/off the

forward or rewind during a file playback. z In DV/Camera mode, move up/down/right to show the quick access menu options. And move left to turn on t

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z Press to capture a picture in Camera mode. z Press to play/stop when playing video/voice files. Macro switch Move the switch to the po

1.4.9 Using the Remote Control 1 5 4 3 2 Refer to the following table for the functions of the remote control buttons. No. Button Function 1 Mod

12 4 Directional pad z In Playback mode, move the joystick left/right to select previous/next video clip/image/ voice/ music file to play. z In DV

2 Getting started Read this section to learn how to start using the video camera. This section covers basic functions such as switching on, insertin

2.2 Inserting the batteries This video camera is designed to use a rechargeable Li-ion battery. Only use the battery supplied or similar battery rec

2.3 Charging the battery/Using the power adapter You can charge the battery with the charging unit provided or use the camera by connecting the powe

2.6 Before you start Before you start using the video camera, some basic settings such as date and time and languages are needed to be configured.

2.6.2 Setting the language 1. Turn the video camera on, and press the MENU button to display the menu screen. Move the joystick left or right to v

2.7 Capture/Playback video 2.7.1 Shooting a video clip: 1. Turn on the video camera and switch to DV mode. DV mode 2. Use the LCD screen to fr

2.7.2 Playing the video clip 1. In DV mode, press the Playback button and the most recent file displays on the LCD screen. Playback mode DV

iTable of Contents Preface ...vi About this manual...

2.8 Taking/viewing pictures 2.8.1 Taking a still picture: 1. Turn on the camera and switch to Camera mode. Camera mode 2. Use the LCD screen t

2.8.2 Viewing images: 1. In Camera mode, press the Playback button and the most recent image displays on the LCD screen. Playback mode 2.

2.9 Playing music files 1. Turn on the video camera and switch to Music mode. 2. Move the joystick left or right to select the file to playback.

2.10 Playing video games 1. Turn on the video camera and switch to Game mode. 2. Press the button to display the Game menu. 3. Use the joysti

2.11 Voice recording To make a voice recording: 1. Turn on the video camera and switch to Voice mode. 2. Press the Shutter button to start reco

2.11.1 To playback a voice file: 1. In Voice mode, press the Playback button and the most recent file is displayed on the LCD screen. 2. Mov

2.12 Using the Video Recorder Feature 1. Turn on the video camera. 2. Connect the video camera to an AV out device such as a DVD player using the

2.13 Connecting to a computer Read this section to learn how to transfer files to a PC or use the camera as a PC web-camera for conferences. Conne

2.14 Connecting to a TV Connect the video camera to a TV as shown with the AV cables provided. 2.15 Connecting the earphones Connect the earphones

2.16 Connecting the power adapter Connect the power adapter to the video camera as shown. 29Downloaded From VideoCamera-Manual.com Manuals

ii 2.5 Changing modes...15 2.6 Before you start ...

3 Using the camera Read this section to learn how to use the camera. 3.1 Video mode Use DV mode to capture video clips and store them in internal me

6 Zoom indicator. An icon indicates the zoom is in use. (White icon indicates advance zoom while purple indicates digital zoom) 7 Video mod

3.1.2 Quick access menu You can make adjustments to the current settings by pressing the scroll wheel/joystick. In DV mode, use the joystick to dis

3.2 Camera mode Use Camera mode to capture still pictures and store them in the internal memory or on an SD card. 3.2.1 Camera mode icons Use t

7 Macro mode indicator When macro function is enabled, the icon displays on the screen. The icon is not shown when this function is off. 8

3.2.4 Using the LED flash light Use the LED flash light to illuminate subjects in dark environments. In DV and Camera mode, move the joystick lef

3.2.5 Quick access menu You can also make adjustments of the current setting by pressing the scroll wheel. In Camera mode, pressing the center joys

3.3 Playback mode Use Playback mode to review all the files stored in the video camera. 3.3.1 Playback mode icons Refer to the following picture to

3.3.2 Thumbnail mode When in Camera Playback mode, press the Shutter button to show image as thumbnails. 1. Turn on the video camera and make sure

3.4 Music mode The video camera has a built-in music player. Audio files can be played on the camera through earphones or internal speakers. 3.4.1

iii3.2.2 Using the macro function ...34 3.2.3 Using the zoom function...34 3.2.4 Using the LED flash li

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 follow

3.6 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 driv

3.7 Game mode With this camcorder, the world is your playground. Use the Game mode to play one of the 20 built-in video games in this video camer

Pinball Fish Travel beneath the sea to capture schools of beautiful fish for the public aquarium. Bounce the capture ball into the fish to collect a

Dream Bubble 44 e line Button: Rotate the shape Four connected bubbles fall in random shapes from the top of the screen. Rotate the shapes to comp

Plumber Escape the clutches of the evil Bugbear, and watch out for traps along the way. Find the hidden key to advance to the next level. Directiona

Seek the Resources Sneak in to the enemy's lair to steal all their resources, watch out for flying bullets and devilish traps. Directional Pad:

Pool Pro Help Jim realize his life’s dream of becoming a Pool Pro. Directional Pad: Position the black ball Left Button: Adjust the black ball a

Lucy Que Move and rotate the shapes to fill in the picture, or even design your own picture! Directional Pad: 4 directions Left Button: Pick up /

Super Move Quest Connect any three objects of the same type into a row to score! Directional Pad: 4 directions Left Button: Confirm selection 4

iv 4.2.1 Delete all ...55 4.2.2 Unlock all...56 4.3

4 Using the menus Read this section to learn how to configure the camera settings and use the advanced features. 4.1 DV menu When in DV mode, press

4.1.2. Video quality There are three different levels of video quality setting. Higher quality video needs more memory storage space. 1. Turn the v

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 cam

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 ligh

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. 1. Turn th

4.2 DV 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 funct

4.2.2 Unlock all Use this function to unlock files that are protected to prevent accidental deletion. 1. Turn the video camera on and ensure it

4.3 Picture menu In Camera mode, press the MENU button to show the Camera Options menu. 4.3.1 Size Use this option to set the size of the capture

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 mem

4.3.3 White balance Use this option to correct color difference due to lighting conditions. 1. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Camer

v4.6.6 Language ...76 4.6.7 TV system ...77 4.6.8 Po

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 ligh

4.3.5 Color effect The camera can capture standard color images, black and white images, or sepia tone to give an old-fashioned look. When the colo

4.3.6 Self-timer This function allows you to capture an image of yourself by adding a 10 second delay between when the Shutter button is pressed an

4.3.7 Drive mode Use this option to choose taking a picture in Single shot or Continuous shot mode. 1. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is i

4.3.8 Date stamp Use this option to turn on/off the date stamp when a photo is taken. 1. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Camera mode.

4.4 Camera playback menu 4.4.1 Delete all Use this function to delete files. 1. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Camera mode. Press th

4.4.2 Unlock all Use this function to unlock all protected files. 1. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Camera mode. Press the Playback

4.4.3 Slide show The camera includes a slide show function, which displays each image in turn with a regular interval between pictures. 1. Turn th

4.4.4 DPOF one Use the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) function to tag pictures stored in the memory card with print information. You can tag all

4. The most recent picture is displayed on the screen. Move the joystick up and down to set the number of prints, and move the joystick left and ri

vi 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

4.4.5 DPOF all Use the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) function to tag all pictures stored in the memory card with print information. 1. Tur

4.5 Music menu 4.5.1 Repeat Use this function to repeatedly play a single music file or all music files on the SD card or internal memory. 1. Turn

4.5.2 Delete all Use this function to delete files. 1. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Music mode. 2. Press the MENU button and use

4.6 Setup menu The Setup menu can be accessed from any camera mode and is used to configure miscellaneous camera functions. 4.6.1 Date/time See sec

4.6.3 Format Use this function to format the current storage media. This format action will delete everything on the media. 1. Turn the video came

4.6.4 Default Use this option to reset all settings to the default settings. 1. Turn the video camera on, and press the MENU button to display the

4.6.5 Memory status This function displays the memory status and the number of video clips, photos, music and voice files saved in the video camera

4.6.7 TV system 1. Use the TV option to set the TV system for the area. 2. Turn the video camera on, and press the MENU button to display the men

4.6.8 Power off timer Use this function to switch the camera off automatically after a period of inactivity for power saving. 1. Turn the video ca

4.6.9 Frequency Use the Frequency option to set the frequency system for your area. To set the frequency: 1. Turn the video camera on, and press a

viiPrecautions General precautions • Do not use or store the product in dusty, dirty, or sandy areas, as its components may be damaged. • Do not s

80 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 “Ma

To install the driver, do the following: 1. Insert the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. 2. If the CD-ROM doesn’t automatically boot, use Windo

5.2 Presto! Video Works 6 Presto! Video Works 6 is an advanced software application for editing video. To install Presto! Video Works 6: 1. Insert

5.3 Presto! Mr. Photo 3 Presto! Mr. Photo 3 is an advanced photo editing software application. To install Presto! Mr. Photo 3: 1. Insert the suppli

5.4 XviD codec for PC Installing the XviD codec program 1. Insert the supplied CD provided into the CD-ROM drive. 2. If the CD-ROM doesn’t automat

5. Click Browse to select the folder location and click Next to continue. 6. Click Browse to select a different program folder or click Next to c

8. Press Install to continue from the main program setup screen. 9. Press Cancel if you want to stop setup during installation. 10. The followi

87Appendix Specifications General Imaging sensor 1/2.5” CMO 5.0 Megapixel sensor Active pixels 5.0 Megapixel Storage media Built-in 32 MB flash me

88 General Quality: Fine, Normal Frame rate: 20 fps (max.) Zoom Video recording: 4x advance zoom, 4x digital zoom Still image: 1-5m 16x digital zoom

89General TV out format NTSC/PAL Remote control Range 7m (straight) Shutter Electronic shutter 1/4~1/1000 second Auto power off Off, 2 min., 5 mi