DXG DXG-589V User manual

DXG-589V
User’s Manual
DXG USA

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Table of Contents
Preface .............................................................................vi
About this manual............................................................vi
Copyright..........................................................................vi
Precautions .....................................................................vii
1Introduction................................................ 1
1.1 System requirements...............................................1
1.2 Features..................................................................1
1.3 Unpacking the video camera..................................2
1.4 About the camera ...................................................3
1.4.1 Front view...................................................3
1.4.2 Back view....................................................3
1.4.3 Top view .....................................................4
1.4.4 Bottom view ...............................................4
1.4.5 Right view...................................................5
1.4.6 Left View.....................................................5
1.4.7 Adjusting the LCD display.......................6
1.4.8 LCD/Game control buttons .....................7
1.4.9 Using the Remote Controller..................11
2Getting started.......................................... 13
2.1 Inserting an SD card............................................13
2.2 Inserting the batteries...........................................14
2.3 Charging the battery/Using the power adapter....15
2.4 Turning on for the first time................................15

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2.5 Changing modes...................................................15
2.6 Before you start ....................................................16
2.6.1 Setting the date and time........................16
2.6.2 Setting the language ................................17
2.7 Shoot/Playback video...........................................18
2.7.1 Shooting a video clip:..............................18
2.7.2 Playing the video clip..............................19
2.8 Taking/viewing pictures........................................20
2.8.1 Taking a still picture:...............................20
2.8.2 Viewing images:.......................................21
2.9 Playing music files ...............................................22
2.10 Playing video games.............................................23
2.11 Voice recording.....................................................24
2.11.1 To playback a voice file:..........................25
2.12 Using the Video Recorder Feature.......................26
2.13 Connecting to a computer....................................27
2.14 Connecting to a TV ..............................................28
2.15 Connecting the earphones....................................28
2.16 Connecting the power adapter .............................29
3Using the camera...................................... 30
3.1 Video mode ...........................................................30
3.1.1 Video mode icons ....................................30
3.1.2 Quick access menu ..................................32
3.2 Camera mode........................................................33
3.2.1 Camera mode icons .................................33

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3.2.2 Using the macro function .......................34
3.2.3 Using the zoom function.........................34
3.2.4 Using the LED flash light........................35
3.2.5 Quick access menu ..................................36
3.3 Playback mode......................................................37
3.3.1 Playback mode icons...............................37
3.3.2 Thumbnail mode......................................38
3.4 Music mode ..........................................................39
3.4.1 Music mode icons ....................................39
3.5 Voice mode............................................................40
3.5.1 Voice mode icons .....................................40
3.6 USB mode.............................................................41
3.6.1 Using the PC cam feature .......................41
3.6.2 Using the mass storage feature ..............41
3.6.3 Using DPS feature....................................41
3.7 Game mode...........................................................42
3.7.1 Playing video games ...............................42
4Using the menus ....................................... 50
4.1 DV menu...............................................................50
4.1.1. Video size..................................................50
4.1.2. Video quality............................................51
4.1.3. White balance...........................................52
4.1.4. Exposure adjustment (EV)......................53
4.1.5. Color effect ...............................................54
4.2 DV playback menu...............................................55

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4.2.1 Delete all ...................................................55
4.2.2 Unlock all..................................................56
4.3 Picture menu ........................................................57
4.3.1 Size.............................................................57
4.3.2 Image quality............................................58
4.3.3 White balance...........................................59
4.3.4 Exposure adjustment (EV)......................60
4.3.5 Color effect ...............................................61
4.3.6 Self-timer...................................................62
4.3.7 Drive mode...............................................63
4.3.8 Date stamp................................................64
4.4 Camera playback menu........................................65
4.4.1 Delete all ...................................................65
4.4.2 Unlock all..................................................66
4.4.3 Slide show.................................................67
4.4.4 DPOF one..................................................68
4.4.5 DPOF all....................................................70
4.5 Music menu..........................................................71
4.5.1 Repeat........................................................71
4.5.2 Delete all ...................................................72
4.6 Setup menu...........................................................73
4.6.1 Date/time .................................................73
4.6.2 Beep ...........................................................73
4.6.3 Format .......................................................74
4.6.4 Default.......................................................75
4.6.5 Memory status .........................................76

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4.6.6 Language ..................................................76
4.6.7 TV system .................................................77
4.6.8 Power off timer ........................................78
4.6.9 Frequency .................................................79
5Installing software and drivers............... 80
5.1 Drivers..................................................................80
5.1.1 Mass Storage.............................................80
5.2 Presto! Video Works 6 ..........................................82
5.3 Presto! Mr. Photo 3..............................................83
5.4 XviD codec for PC................................................84
Appendix............................................................ 87
Specifications..................................................................87
Troubleshooting..............................................................90

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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. 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 2007.
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 of 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 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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•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 “2. Getting started” section)
Operation conditions
•This camera is designed for use in temperatures ranging for
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 and charger that came with your
camera. Using any other type of battery or charger may
damage the equipment and invalidate the warranty.
•When using Li-ion batteries in this product, ensure that they
are inserted correctly. Inserting the batteries incorrectly can
cause damage to the product and possibly start a fire.
•Never use any other AC adapter besides the one that comes
with this camera.

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1Introduction
Read this section to learn about the features and functions of this
video camera. This chapter covers system requirements, package
contents, and description of the hardware components.
1.1 System requirements
The video camera requires a PC with the following specifications:
•Windows® XP, 2000, and ME operating system
•Intel® Pentium III 500MHz CPU or higher
•At least 256 MB of RAM or higher
•Standard USB 1.1 port or higher
•4x speed CD-ROM drive or higher
•At least 200MB of available disk space
Note: A USB 1.1 port will enable you to transfer files to and from
your host PC, but transfer speed will be much faster with a USB 2.0
port.
1.2 Features
The video camera offers a variety of features and functions
including:
•Digital camcorder
•Digital Camera
•Voice recorder
•Music player
•Multimedia player
•Game player
Additionally, the camera features 4X advance zoom, 4X digital zoom,
USB mass storage, and an SD card reader.

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.
User manual
Video camera
CD-ROM
(Driver and application
software)
USB / TV out cable
Li-ion battery
AV-IN/Audio cable
Earphones
Power adapter Battery charger
Pouch R
2
emote controller
Wrist strap Remote Control

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 flash light
IR receiver
USB/Video
connector
Stereo jack
DC IN jack
1.4.2 Back view
Power LED (Green)
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Shutter
button Zoom switch
Joystick
Menu
button
Power button
LCD screen
cover

1.4.3 Top view
Microphone
4
1.4.4 Bottom view
Tripod connector
Speaker
Mode
switch
Battery
compartment
cover

1.4.5 Right view
Directional
pad
1.4.6 Left View
Macro
switch
Zoom
switch
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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.
Flip and twist the LCD screen as shown to sit the screen on the game
control panel when playing the built-in video games.
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1.4.8 LCD/Game control buttons
Pause/
Menu
button
Reset/
Mode
button Record
button
Select/
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Game
buttons
Playback
button

See the table below for a description of each button’s function.
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Button Name Function
Power
switch
Slide the power switch down to turn
on/off the video camera.
zMove up/down to zoom in/out
while shooting video clips or
taking pictures.
Zoom
switch
zMove up/down to
enlarge/reduce images while
reviewing still images.
zMove up/down to adjust volume
while playing video or voice files.
Menu
button
Press to display main OSD
(on-screen display) menus.
Mode
switch/
Mode
button
Use to toggle Camcorder (DV),
Camera, Music, Game, and Voice
modes.
zIn Playback mode, move the
joystick left/right to select
previous/next video clip/image/
voice/ music file to play. Move
the joystick up and down to fast
Joystick

forward or rewind during a file
playback.
zIn DV/Camera mode, move
up/down/right to show the quick
access menu options. And move left to
turn on the LED flash light. Move right
to access timer.
zIn DV/Camera/ Voice Playback mode,
move down to protect the files from
accidental deletion. Press the center
joystick button to playback audio and
video files.
zIn Music mode, move up to
toggle the repeat options. Press
the center joystick to play/stop
playing the audio files.
Select/ Press to playback images, video clips,
or recorded voice files.
Playback
button
Pause/ zPress to display main OSD menu.
zIn Game mode, press to pause
while playing a game.
Menu
button
zIn Game mode, press to exit to
the main menu.
Reset/
Record
button zIn DV/Voice mode, press to start
recording.
zPress to start/stop the video/voice
recording in DV/Voice mode.
Shutter
button
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zPress to capture a picture in
Camera mode.
zPress to play/stop when playing
video/voice files.
Move the switch to the position
to enable Macro mode.
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Macro
switch
zUsed as directional keys in Game
mode.
zUsed as joystick buttons in DV/
Camera/Voice /Music /Playback
mode.
Directional
pad zIn Playback mode, press the up
and down directional pads to fast
forward or rewind during file
playback.
zIn Game mode, press the buttons
to execute game commands.
Game
buttons zIn DV Playback and Voice
Playback modes, press to
start/stop file playback.