DXG DXG-301V User manual

Ver 2.0 July 2004
DXG-301V Video Camera
User's Manual

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Getting Started
■Attention
Safety Precautions……………………………….………………………………………………3
Before You Start……………………………………………………………………………………3
Important Notices ……………………………………………………………………………..….….…4
■Package Contents …………………………………………………………………………………5
Preparing Your Camera
■Features Overview
Front……………………………………………………………………………………………………………6
Left………………………………………………………………………………………………………………7
Rear………………………………………………………………………………………………………………8
LCD………………………………………………………………………………………………………………9
■Batteries…………………………… ………….…………………………………………………………10
■AC Adapter…..……………………………………………………………………………………….…11
■Memory
Internal vs. External Memory ……………………………………….…………..…………….12
Memory Card Use ………………………………………………………….…………..…………….12
Memory Card Handling………………………………………………………………………………13
Troubleshooting…………………………………………………………………………………………14
■Wrist Strap ……………………….………………………………………………………..……….….15
Using Your Camera
■Power and LED Indicators……..………………………..….………………………….….16
■Practice…………………………….………..…………………..………………………..17
■Setup
Date and Time ………….…………………………………………………………..……..20
Language …………………………………………………………………………………..……..20
Setup Menu Navigation.…………………………………………………………………………..21
■Video
Video Indicators…………………………………………………………………………23
Recording Video…………………………………………………………………………………24
Display Toggle ………………………………………………………………………………………25
Resolution ………………………………………………………………………………………25
Quality ……………………………………………………………………………………………25
Contents

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Audio….………………………………………………………………………………………………………25
White Balance ………………………………………………………………………………………25
Video Menu Navigation……………………………………………………………………………….27
■Still Photos
Still Indicators ……………………………………………………………………………………………27
Taking Pictures………………………………………………………………………………………28
LCD Display Indicators………………………………………………………….……………………28
Flash……………………………………………………………………………………………………29
Self-Timer…………………………………………………………………………………………………29
Resolution……………………………………………………………………………………………29
Quality……………………………………………………………………………………………………29
Scenes………………………………………………………………………………………………30
White Balance………………………………………………………………………………………31
Exposure Value………………………………………………………………………………………….31
Metering………………………………………………………………………………………31
ISO …………………………………………………………………….…………………………….……..33
Still Menu Navigation…………………………………………………………………….…………33
Viewing Videos and Photos
■Camera Playback
Playback Indicators…………………………………………………………………………35
Display Toggle…………………………………………………………………………………36
Thumbnails………………………………………………………………………………………36
Volume…………………………………………………………………………………………36
View Photos……………………………………………………………………………………37
View Videos…………………………………………………………………………………37
Delete………………………………………………………………………………………….37
Protect/Unprotect………………………………………………………………………………….37
Slideshow……………………………………………………………………………………38
DPOF……………………………………………………………………………………………………….38
Removable Device…………………………………………………………………………….38
Playback Menu Navigation……………………………………………………………39
■TV-Out……………………………………………………………………………………………….44
■Camera Driver……………………………………………………………………………46
■Applications…………………………………………………………………………………47
■File Transfers ..…………………………………………………………………………………49
Appendices
■A. Specifications….………………………………………………………………………………50
■B. System Requirements………………………………………………………………………51
■C. NTSC & PAL Countries………………………………………………………………………52

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■Safety Precautions
This product is a precision electronic device. Do not attempt to service this
camera by yourself, Opening or removing covers may expose you to
dangerous voltage points or other risks. Read the familiarization information
and important notices below before operating the camera.
■Before You Start
About this manual. This manual assumes basic digital photography
knowledge. It is not a “how-to” guide to digital photography. It is an owner’s
manual. Discussions of photographic and image processing techniques are
beyond the scope of this manual. Please consult other sources.
Test the camera.
Before taking pictures formally with the DXG-301V camera, take time to get
acquainted with the product’s features and functions. Test the camera before
formal recording to ensure that it functions well. Any loss caused by the
malfunction of this camera (such as costs of photography or any loss of
benefit generated by the photography) is not the manufacturer’s
responsibility and no compensation will be given for it.
Copyright information
Unless agreed to by the owner, all pictures taken with this camera should not
be used in violation of copyright law. Moreover, when restrictions are in place,
you may not record any live performance, improvisation or exhibits even for
personal purpose. Any transfer of pictures or use of memory card with data
must be conducted under the constraints of copyright law. Please observe
others’ privacy, unlawful use of this device may result in penalties.
Notes on the LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)
Exercise extreme caution with the LCD fluid if the LCD display is damaged.
Please follow these emergency procedures if any of the following occurs:
1. If the liquid makes contact with the skin, wipe liquid from the skin with a
cloth and wash thoroughly with water.
2. If the liquid gets into the eye, rinse with water immediately for at least 15
minutes and receive treatment as soon as possible.
3. If the liquid is accidentally swallowed, rinse mouth with water, drink a
large amount of water and induce vomiting. Seek medical treatment as
soon as possible.
Attention

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■Important Notices
This product consists of intricate electrical parts. To ensure proper
performance, hold the camera steady when taking pictures.
Do not use or place the camera in the following locations:
1. Damp and dusty places.
2. Sealed vehicles, direct sunlight exposure areas, or places with extremely
high temperatures or heat.
3. High-vibration environments.
4. Locations full of smoke, oil fumes, or steam.
5. Strong magnetic fields.
6. Rainy or snowy environments.
Do not open the battery cover when the power is on. Always turn the
power off first to avoid damage to sensitive electronic circuits.
If water gets into the camera, turn the power OFF and remove the
batteries immediately.
Basic care:
1. If the lens, LCD display or viewfinder surfaces become dirty, use lens
brush or soft cloth to clean. Do not touch the lens with fingers.
2. Avoid scratching the lens, the LCD display or viewfinder surface. Do not
allow solid objects to come into contact the camera.
3. Do not use any detergent or volatile solutions which could cause the
camera case and the paint to dissolve or distort. Use soft cloth only.

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Carefully unpack and inspect package contents. Make sure the following
items are inside. If anything is missing or damaged, please contact your
vendor immediately.
1. DXG-301V
Camera 4. AA Alkaline Batteries x 4 7. AC Adapter (Optional)
2. USB Cable 5. Software CD (incl. Camera Driver)
3. TV-OUT Cable 6. User's Manual
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Front
(1)
Lens (4) Flash
(2)
Photo Sensor (5) Microphone
(3)
Self-Timer LED (6) Wrist Strap
●Shutter button (Top)
Press the Shutter button to take a picture or to start recording a video. (First
you must press the Power button.)
●Menu button (Top)
Press the MENU button in the Still, Video, and Playback modes, and the
operation menus for each of these modes appears on the LCD display.
●Flash button (Top)
Press the button to toggle between flash modes
Getting to Know Your Camera

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Left
(1)
Mode Display Button (8) Battery Silo
(2)
Speaker (9) Battery Cover Latch
(3)
Fast Forward (10) Tripod Socket
(4)
Playback/Stop/Self-timer
Button (11) Flash Button
(5)
Fast Rewind (12) MENU Button
(6)
LCD Display (13) Shutter Button
(7)
SD Memory Card Slot
●DISPLAY button
Press this button to toggle between display modes.
●RWD, PLAY/STOP and FWD buttons
In the Playback mode, press these buttons to reverse, play, stop, forward. In
the Still mode, the PLAY/STOP button acts as the Self-timer button.

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Rear
(1)
Status LED (5) USB Port
(2)
Multi-Select Button (6) DC-in Jack
(3)
Connector Cover (7) Mode Buttons
(4)
TV-OUT Port (8) Power Button
●Multi-Select Button
Use this button to access the menus and perform digital zoom and volume
adjustment.
●Mode Buttons
Press these buttons to switch to Video, Still, Setup, and Playback modes.

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■Rotating the LCD Display
Open the camera’s LCD display.
The rotation directions and stop positions of the LCD display are as follows:
Open Clockwise
90degreesclockwise
Counterclockwise Counterclockwise
90degrees counterclockwise 180degreescounterclockwise
Do not rotate the LCD display past its stop positions.