DXG DXG-595V User manual

DXG USA
DXG
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595V HD
User’s Manual

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About this manual.............................................................v
Copyright...........................................................................v
Precautions ......................................................................vi
Before You Start .............................................................viii
1 Introducing the camcorder........................ 1
1.1 System requirements...............................................1
1.2 Features..................................................................1
1.3 Unpacking the camcorder......................................2
1.4 About the camcorder ..............................................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 Left view .....................................................5
1.4.6 Back view....................................................5
1.4.7 A justing the LCD isplay.......................6
1.4.8 About the LEDs........................................11
2 Getting started.......................................... 12
2.1 Inserting an SD card............................................12
2.2 Inserting the batteries...........................................14
2.3 Charging the battery.............................................16
2.4 Turning on/ off the camcorder.............................16
2.5 Changing modes...................................................16
2.6 Before you start ....................................................17
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2.6.1 Setting the ate an time ........................17
2.6.2 Setting the language................................18
2.6.3 Setting the beep........................................19
2.7 Shoot/Playback video ...........................................20
2.7.1 Shooting a vi eo clip...............................20
2.7.2 Playing the vi eo clip..............................22
2.8 Taking/viewing pictures........................................23
2.8.1 Taking a still picture................................23
2.8.2 Viewing images........................................24
2.9 Connecting to a computer ....................................25
2.10 Connecting to a standard TV ...............................25
2.11 Connecting to a HDTV ........................................26
3 Using the camcorder ................................ 27
3.1 Camcorder and voice recorder mode ...................27
3.1.1 Camcor er an voice recor er mo e....27
3.1.2 Using the macro function .......................29
3.1.3 Using the zoom function.........................29
3.1.4 Using the LED flash light........................29
3.1.5 Using the Flash mo ule, auto an force30
3.1.6 Using the Stabilizer function..................30
3.1.7 Quick access controls ..............................30
3.2 Camera mode........................................................31
3.2.1 Camera mo e icons .................................31
3.2.2 Using the macro function .......................32
3.2.3 Using the zoom function.........................32

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3.2.4 Using the LED flash mo ule ..................32
3.2.5 Using the flash mo ule, auto an force 32
3.2.6 Quick access controls ..............................32
3.3 Camcorder Playback mode...................................33
3.3.1 Camcor er Playback mo e icons ..........33
3.4 Camera Playback mode........................................36
3.4.1 Camera Playback mo e icons ................36
3.5 Thumbnail mode ..................................................38
4 Using the menus ....................................... 39
4.1 Camcorder menu..................................................39
4.1.1. White balance...........................................39
4.1.2. Vi eo resolution.......................................40
4.1.3. Color effect................................................41
4.1.4. Night mo e...............................................42
4.1.5. Stabilizer ...................................................43
4.1.6. Capture mo e...........................................44
4.2 Camcorder playback menu...................................45
4.2.1 Delete.........................................................45
4.2.2 Protect .......................................................47
4.3 Camera menu .......................................................48
4.3.1 White balance...........................................48
4.3.2 Resolution.................................................49
4.3.3 Color effect................................................50
4.3.4 Night mo e...............................................51
4.3.5 Self timer...................................................52

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4.4 Camera playback menu........................................53
4.4.1 Delete.........................................................53
4.4.2 Protect .......................................................55
4.4.3 Sli e show.................................................56
4.4.4 DPOF .........................................................57
4.5 System menu.........................................................58
4.5.1 Setting the beep........................................58
4.5.2 Histogram Mo e......................................58
4.5.3 Auto power off.........................................59
4.5.4 TV stan ar ..............................................60
4.5.5 Format .......................................................61
4.5.6 Default.......................................................62
4.5.7 Language ..................................................62
4.5.8 Frequency .................................................63
4.5.9 Date/time .................................................63
5 Installing the software and drivers......... 64
5.1 Presto! Video Works .............................................64
5.2 Presto! Mr. Photo .................................................65
5.3 Quick Time ...........................................................66
Appendix .........................................................................67
Specifications ..................................................................67
Troubleshooting ..............................................................70

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Preface
Congratulations on your purchase of this a vance camcor er.
Ensure that you rea this manual carefully an keep it in a safe
place for future reference.
About this manual
Every effort has been ma e to ensure that the contents of this
manual are correct an up to ate. However, no guarantee is ma e
regar ing the accuracy of the contents. If the contents of this
manual o not tally with the camera, please take the camera as a
criterion. We reserve the right to change the contents of this
manual an specifications of the pro uct without prior notice.
If the accessories o not tally with the actual package, please take
the actual package as the criterion.
Copyright
© Copyright 2008.
All rights reserve . No part of this publication may be repro uce ,
transmitte , transcribe , store in a retrieval system or translate
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 pro uct in usty, irty, or san y areas,
as its components may be amage .
•Do not store the pro uct in a hot environment. High
temperatures can shorten the life of electronic evices, amage
batteries an warp or melt certain plastics.
•Do not store the pro uct in col areas. When the pro uct
warms up to its normal temperature, moisture can form insi e
an may amage 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 expose .
•Do not rop or knock the pro uct. Rough han ling may
amage the internal components.
•Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents or strong
etergents to clean the pro uct. Wipe the pro uct with a
slightly amp 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 amage if it is fire
too close to the eyes. When using the flash, the camera shoul
be at least one meter from the eyes of the subject.
•Do not open battery cover while a vi eo is being recor e .
Doing so will not only make storage of the current image
impossible, it can also corrupt other image ata alrea y store
in file.
•If the pro uct or any of its accessories are not working
properly, take them to your nearest qualifie service center.
The personnel there will assist you an if necessary, arrange
for the pro uct to be repaire .
•Test for proper operation before using the camera.

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Notes on the LCD Screen
Caution must be observe when ealing with the flui containe in
the LCD. Ensure that flui oes not leak if the screen becomes
cracke or amage . If this occurs, follow these steps:
•If the flui makes contact with skin, wipe it with a clean cloth
then rinse with a large amount of water.
•If the flui makes contact with eyes, wash eyes with clean
water for at least 15 minutes an seek imme iate me ical
attention.
•If the flui is swallowe , first rinse mouth with water, then
rink a large amount of water an in uce vomiting. Seek
imme iately me ical attention.
Operation con itions
•This camera is esigne 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 irect sunlight
- In areas subject to high humi ity or ust
- Near air con itioners, heaters, or other areas subject to
temperature extremes
- Insi e of a close vehicle, especially one parke 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 amage the equipment
an invali ate the warranty.
•Ensure the battery is inserte correctly. Inserting the battery
incorrectly can cause amage to the pro uct an possibly start
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•Remove the battery to avoi the flui leakage if the camera is
not going to be use for a long time.
•If the battery is crushe or amage , remove it imme iately to
avoi the battery flui leakage an abnormal expansion.
•The camera can be use with either a Li-ion or four AAA size
batteries. Li-ion battery is recommen e to use for longer
operation time.
Before You Start
Take some test shots before performing a formal
recor ing.
Before taking pictures with this DV camera in any important
occasion (such as a we ing ceremony or an overseas trip), o test
the DV camera beforehan to ensure that it functions properly. Any
a itional loss cause by the malfunction of this pro uct (such as
costs of photography or any loss of benefit generate by the
photography) is not the responsibility of the manufacturer an no
compensation will be given for it.
Copyright information
Take care to observe "No Photography" notices in certain locations.
In these cases, you cannot recor any live performance,
improvisation or exhibits, even for personal purposes. Any transfer
of pictures or memory car ata must be con ucte un er the
constraints of copyright law.