DXG DXG-587V HD User manual

DXG-587V HD
User’s Manual
DXG USA

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Table of Contents
About this manual.............................................................v
Copyright...........................................................................v
Precautions ......................................................................vi
Before You Start .............................................................viii
1................................................ 1Introduction
1.1 ...............................................1System requirements
1.2 ..................................................................1Features
1.3 ......................................2Unpacking the camcorder
1.4 ..............................................3About the camcorder
1.4.1 ...................................................3Front view
1.4.2 .....................................................3Top view
1.4.3 ...............................................4Bottom view
1.4.4 ...................................................4Right view
1.4.5 .....................................................5Left view
1.4.6 ....................................................5Back view
1.4.7 .......................6Adjusting the LCD display
1.4.8 ........................................10About the LEDs
2...........................................11Getting started
2.1 ............................................11Inserting an SD card
2.2 .............................................13Inserting the battery
2.3 ............................................15Charging the battery
2.4 .............................15Turning on/ off the camcorder
2.5 ...................................................16Changing modes

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2.6 ....................................................16Before you start
2.6.1 ........................16Setting the date and time
2.6.2 ................................17Setting the language
2.6.3 ........................................18Setting the beep
2.7 ...........................................19Shoot/Playback video
2.7.1 ...............................19Shooting a video clip
2.7.2 ..............................21Playing the video clip
2.8 ........................................22Taking/viewing pictures
2.8.1 ................................22Taking a still picture
2.8.2 ........................................23Viewing images
2.9 ....................................24Connecting to a computer
2.10 ...............................24Connecting to a standard TV
2.11 ......................................25Connecting to an HDTV
3................................ 26Using the camcorder
3.1 ...................26Camcorder and voice recorder mode
3.1.1 ....26Camcorder and voice recorder mode
3.1.2 .......................28Using the macro function
3.1.3 ...................................28Using the AF Lock
3.1.4 .........................28Using the Manual Focus
3.1.5 .........................30Using the zoom function
3.1.6 .................................30Using the LED light
3.1.7 ..........................30Using the Flash module
3.1.8 ..................30Using the Stabilizer function
3.1.9 ..............................30Quick access controls
3.2 ........................................................31Camera mode

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3.2.1 .................................31Camera mode icons
3.2.2 .......................32Using the macro function
3.2.3 ...................................32Using the AF Lock
3.2.4 .........................32Using the Manual Focus
3.2.5 .........................32Using the zoom function
3.2.6 ...................32Using the LED light module
3.2.7 ...........................32Using the flash module
3.2.8 ..................33Using the Stabilizer function
3.2.9 ..............................33Quick access controls
3.3 ...................................34Camcorder Playback mode
3.3.1 ..........34Camcorder Playback mode icons
3.4 ........................................37Camera Playback mode
3.4.1 ................37Camera Playback mode icons
3.5 ..................................................38Thumbnail mode
4....................................... 39Using the menus
4.1 ..................................................39Camcorder menu
4.1.1. ...........................................39White balance
4.1.2. .......................................40Video resolution
4.1.3. .......................................................41Quality
4.1.4. ...............................................42Color effect
4.1.5. ...............................................43Night mode
4.1.6. ...................................................44Stabilizer
4.1.7. ...........................................45Capture mode
4.2 ..................................46Camcorder playback menu
4.2.1 .........................................................46Delete

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4.2.2 .......................................................48Protect
4.2.3 ...................................................49Autoplay
4.3 .......................................................50Camera menu
4.3.1 ...........................................50White balance
4.3.2 .................................................51Resolution
4.3.3 ...............................................52Color effect
4.3.4 ...............................................53Night mode
4.3.5 ...................................................54Self timer
4.4 ........................................55Camera playback menu
4.4.1 .........................................................55Delete
4.4.2 .......................................................57Protect
4.4.3 ...................................................58Autoplay
4.4.4 .........................................................59DPOF
4.5 .........................................................60System menu
4.5.1 ........................................60Setting the beep
4.5.2 .........................................60Auto power off
4.5.3 ..............................................61TV standard
4.5.4 .......................................................62Format
4.5.5 .......................................................63Default
4.5.6 ..................................................63Language
4.5.7 .................................................64Frequency
4.5.8 .................................................64Date/time
Appendix.........................................................................65
Specifications..................................................................65
Troubleshooting..............................................................68

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Preface
Congratulations on your purchase of this advanced camcorder.
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. However, no guarantee is made
regarding the accuracy of the contents. If the contents of this
manual do not tally with the camera, please take the camera as a
criterion. We reserve the right to change the contents of this
manual and specifications of the product without prior notice.
If the accessories do not tally with the actual package, please take
the actual package as the criterion.
Copyright
© Copyright 2010.
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced,
transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system or translated
into any language or computer language, in any form or by any
means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, manual or
otherwise, without the prior written permission from the
manufacturer.

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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.
•Do not store the product in cold areas. When the product
warms up to its normal temperature, moisture can form inside;
this may damage the electronic circuits.
•Do not attempt to open the casing or attempt your own repairs.
High-voltage internal components create the risk of electric
shock when exposed.
•Do not drop or knock the product. Rough handling may
damage the internal components.
•Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents or strong
detergents to clean the product. Wipe the product with a
slightly damp soft cloth.
•Do not fire the flash while it is too close to the subject's eyes.
Intense light from the flash can cause eye damage if it is fired
too close to the eyes. When using the flash, the camera should
be at least one meter from the eyes of the subject.
•Do not open the battery cover while an image is being
recorded. Doing so will not only make storage of the current
image impossible, it can also corrupt other image data already
stored in file.
•If the product or any of its accessories are not working
properly, take them to your nearest qualified service center.
The personnel there will assist you and if necessary, arrange
for the product to be repaired.
•Test for proper operation before using the camera.

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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:
•If the fluid makes contact with skin, wipe it with a clean cloth
then rinse with a large amount of water.
•If the fluid makes contact with eyes, wash eyes with clean
water for at least 15 minutes and seek immediate medical
attention.
•If the fluid is swallowed, first rinse mouth with water, then
drink a large amount of water and induce vomiting. Seek
immediately medical attention.
Operation conditions
•This camera is designed for use in temperatures ranging from
0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F).
•Do not use or keep the camera in the following areas:
- In areas subject to direct sunlight
- In areas subject to high humidity or dust
- Near air conditioners, heaters, or other areas subject to
temperature extremes
- Inside of a closed vehicle, especially one parked in the sun.
- In areas subject to strong vibration
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 the battery is inserted correctly. Inserting the battery
incorrectly can cause damage to the product and possibly start
a fire.

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•Remove the battery to avoid the fluid leakage if the camera is
not going to be used for a long time.
•If the battery is crushed or damaged, remove it immediately to
avoid the battery fluid leakage and abnormal expansion.
Before You Start
Take some test shots before performing a formal
recording.
Before taking pictures with this DV camera in any important
occasion (such as a wedding ceremony or an overseas trip), test the
DV camera beforehand to ensure that it functions properly. Any
additional loss caused by the malfunction of this product (such as
costs of photography or any loss of benefit generated by the
photography) is not the responsibility of the manufacturer and no
compensation will be given for it.
Copyright information
Observe "No Photography" notices in certain locations. In these
cases, you cannot record any live performance, improvisation or
exhibits, even for personal purposes. Any transfer of pictures or
memory card data must be conducted under the constraints of
copyright law.

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1Introduction
Read this section to learn about the features and functions of the
camcorder. This chapter also covers system requirements, package
contents, and descriptions of the hardware components.
1.1 System requirements
The camcorder requires a PC with the following specifications:
•Operating System : Windows XP SP2 32/64bit, Vista 32/64bit
and Windows7 32/64bit
•CPU: Intel/AMD Dual-Core or above
•Memory: At least 1GB or above
•Graphic Card: DirectX 9 is must, DirectX 10 is
recommendation
•Interface: Standard USB 1.1 Port or Higher
•Hard Disk: At least 2GB of Available Disk Space
1.2 Features
The camcorder offers a variety of features and functions including:
•HD Digital camcorder
•Digital camera – (max. 12 Megapixels )
•Voice recorder
•USB mass storage
•5x optical zoom, 4x digital (1080P: NO Digital Zoom)
•SD card reader

1.3 Unpacking the camcorder
The following items should be present in the package. If any item is
missing or appears damaged, contact your dealer immediately.
AV cable
CD-ROM
(
A
pp
li ca ti on
software
)
HDM I cable
Camcorder Pouch
USB cable
User manual
Power cord Li -i on ba t te ry
NP
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Battery charger
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1.4 About the camcorder
Refer to the following illustrations to familiarize yourself with the
buttons and controls of this camcorder.
1.4.1 Front view
Lens
Flash module
Self-timer LED
LED light
1.4.2 Top view
Battery cover latch Shutter button
Zoom/ Volume button
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1.4.3 Bottom view
Tripod mount
1.4.4 Right view
Lens cover
lat c
h
Fl ash s wi tch
LCD scree
n
cover
Microp hone
Display button LED light button
Power
button
Playback
button
SD card cover latch MENU button
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1.4.5 Left view
Hand strap
Battery cover Speaker
1.4.6 Back view
Mode dial
REC.STOP button
HD Outpu
t
USB/ AV Outpu
t
Camera Status LED
Joystick
Power LED
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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.
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See the table below for a description of each button’s function.
Button Name Function
Power
button Press and hold to turn power on/off.
Menu button Press to display main OSD menus.
Mode dial
Use to turn Camcorder, Camera, and
SET modes. In Camcorder mode,
press the REC.STOP button to start
and stop recording. In Camcorder
Playback mode, press the REC.STOP
to pause/restart playing.
Joystick
zIn Camcorder and Camera mode:
1. Move up/ down to adjust the
exposure settings.
2. Press the joystick inwards to
enable AF Lock. The AF Lock
icon appears on the screen.
3. Press the joystick right
repeatedly to switch to the MF
mode. The MF icon appears on
the screen when in MF mode.
4. Move right to enable the macro
function. A icon appears on
the LCD screen when enabled.
5. Move left to adjust the white
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balance settings.
zIn Camera Playback mode:
1. Move right and left to view the
stored images.
2. When the image is zoomed in,
the LCD screen shows
up/down/left/right direction
keys. You may press the joystick
to move the image.
3. Move Joystick button up to
show all stored files in a 3x2
matrix thumbnail view.
4. In the Thumbnail mode, move
up, down, left, right to select the
thumbnail images and then
press the center joystick button
to view the image in full screen
mode.
zIn Camcorder Playback mode:
1. Press right and left to view the
stored video clips and press the
center joystick button to play/
stop the video clips.
2. In Playing mode, move right to
fast-forward a video clip and
move left to rewind a video clip.
3. Move joystick button up to
show all stored files in a 3x2
matrix thumbnail view.
4. In the Thumbnail mode, move
up, down, left, right to select a

desired video clip and then
press the center joystick button
to show the video clip.
zIn SET mode, press up and down
to highlight menu items and press
the center joystick button to
confirm.
Shutter
button
zIn Camera mode, press to take a
photo.
zIn Camcorder mode, you can also
press to take a photo before
recording a video clip.
Playback
button
In Camcorder and Camera mode,
press to enter playback mode.
Display
button
Press once to turn off all OSD icons
and press again to display all OSD
icons off.
Zoom button
zIn Camcorder and Camera modes,
press right/ left to zoom in and
out.
zIn Camera Playback mode:
In a 3x2 matrix thumbnail view,
move zoom button to right to exit
the view.
zIn Camcorder Playback mode:
1. Press left/ right to increase or
decrease the volume of the
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video clip.
2. In a 3x2 matrix thumbnail view,
move zoom button to right to
exit the view.
LED light
button
zIn Camcorder and Camera modes,
press the button to turn on/ off the
increase light.
SD card
cover latch
zSlide the latch to open the SD card
cover when you insert the SD card.
1.4.8 About the LEDs
The following table describes the camera LEDs:
LED Color Definition
Power /
Busy
Green Power-on
Red Blinking Recording
Camera
Status
Red Camera busy
Red Blinking Self-timer is activated
and flash in charge.
Red Blinking
Rapidly
2 seconds self-timer
remaining.
Self-timer Red Blinking Self-timer is activated.
Red Blinking
Rapidly
2 seconds self-timer
remaining.
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