DXG -581V Manual do Utilizador

DXG USA DXG-5B6V User’s Manual

viii • When using batteries in this product, ensure that they are inserted correctly. Inserting the batteries incorrectly can cause damage to the p

1 1 Introduction Read this section to learn about the features and functions of this HD camcorder. This chapter also covers system requirements, pa

2 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 deale

3 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

4 1.4.3 Bottom view Tripod mount 1.4.4 Right view LCD screen cover Power button Microphone

5 1.4.5 Left view Battery compartment Macro switch 1.4.6 Back view Joystick Menu button SD card compartment REC / STOP button Zoom dial Mode b

6 Playback button 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.

7 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. Men

8 2x2 matrix thumbnail view. Turn again to show a 3x3 matrix view.  In Movie Playback mode: 1. Turn counterclockwise to show all stored video cli

9 repeatedly to toggle different self-timer settings.  In Photo Playback mode: 1. Press up/down to scroll through stored images. 2. Press right

10 Playback button In Photo and Movie modes, press to enter Playback mode. 1.4.8 About the LEDs The following table describes the camera LEDs: L

11 2 Getting started Read this section to learn how to start using the video camera. This section covers basic functions such as switching on, inse

12 2.2 Inserting the batteries This video camera is designed to use four AAA batteries or one Li-ion battery. Only use the batteries supplied or sim

13 3. Close the battery compartment cover. 2.3 Turning on/off the video camera Press and hold the Power button to turn the video camera on/off. 2

14 2. Press the joystick left/right to highlight each field and press the joystick inwards to select a field. The highlighted field turns yellow

15 2. Press the joystick right/left to select the desired menu language. The available languages are: English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Ch

16 2. Select / to disable/enable the beep. 3. Press the joystick inwards to confirm.

17 2.6 Recording and playing videos 2.6.1 Shooting a video clip 1. Turn on the video camera and switch to the Movie mode. 2. Use the LCD screen

18 2.6.2 Recording a voice file 1. Turn on the video camera and switch to the Movie mode. 2. Press the Menu button to enter the Movie menu. 3. P

19 2.6.3 Playing a video clip 1. In Movie mode, press the Playback button and the most recent file is displayed on the LCD screen. 2. Move the j

i Table of Contents Preface ... v About this manual ...

20 2.6.4 Playing a voice file 1. In Movie mode, press the Playback button and the most recent file is displayed on the LCD screen. 2. Move the j

21 2.7 Taking and viewing pictures 2.7.1 Taking a still picture 1. Turn on the video camera and switch to the Photo mode. 2. Use the LCD screen

22 2.7.2 Viewing images 1. In Photo mode, press the Playback button and the most recent image is displayed on the LCD screen. 2. Press the joyst

23 2.8 Connecting to a computer Read this section to learn how to transfer files to a PC. Connect the video camera to a computer with the USB/AV cab

24 Connect the video camera to an HDTV with a HDMI cable.

25 3 Using the video camera Read this section to learn how to use the video camera. 3.1 Movie mode Use Movie mode to capture video clips and store

26 4 Image quality indicator 5 File resolution indicator 6 Date and time 7 Remaining recording time 8 Battery status indicator 9 Macro indicat

27 3.1.3 Using the zoom function The video camera is equipped with 4x digital zoom and 2x advanced zoom. • To get closer to a subject, turn the Zo

28 3.2 Voice mode Use Voice mode to record sound and store them in the internal memory or on an SD card. 3.2.1 Voice mode icons Use the following p

29 3.3 Photo mode Use Photo mode to capture still pictures and store them in the internal memory or on an SD card. 3.3.1 Photo mode icons Use the

ii 2.5 Before you start ... 13 2.5.1 Setting the date and time ... 13 2.5.2

30 6 Stabilizer indicator 7 Date and time 8 Histogram indicator 9 Burst mode indicator 10 Battery status indicator 11 Macro indicator 12 Date

31 3.3.5 Quick access controls In Movie and Photo modes, you can adjust the EV compensation setting simply by pressing the joystick up/down. In Pho

32 3.4 Movie Playback mode Use Movie Playback mode to review all the video and audio files stored in the video camera. 3.4.1 Movie Playback mode ic

33 3.5 Photo Playback mode Use Photo Playback mode to review all the image files stored in the video camera. 3.5.1 Photo Playback mode icons Refer

34 3.6 Thumbnail mode In Photo Playback or Movie Playback mode, Turn the Zoom dial counterclockwise to show image/video clip/audio clip as thumbnail

35 3.7 USB mode You can use USB mode to connect to a printer or a host PC. When the video camera is connected to a computer or printer using the USB

36 4 Using the menus Read this section to learn how to configure the video camera settings and use the advanced features. 4.1 Movie menu In Movie m

37 4.1.2. Video quality There are two different levels of video quality. Higher quality video needs more memory storage space and a higher speed SD

38 4.1.3. Color effect The video camera can capture standard color images, black and white images, or sepia tone to give an old-fashioned look. 1.

39 4.1.4. Resolution This function enables you to choose different display resolutions to save the video clips you recorded. The available options a

iii 3.3.2 Using the macro function ... 30 3.3.3 Using the zoom function ... 30 3.3.4 Using the LED whit

40 4.1.5. Capture mode Use this function to select the capture mode for recording movie or recording voice. 1. Turn the video camera on and ensure

41 4.1.6. Stabilizer Use this function to prevent blurred images caused by shaking. 1. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Movie mode. 2.

42 4.2 Movie playback menu Use the playback menu to manage the video/audio files stored in the internal memory or on the SD card. 4.2.1 Delete Use

43 • If you select Delete All, use the joystick to select OK or Cancel, and press the joystick inwards to confirm. 4. Press the MENU button ag

44 4.2.2 Protect Use this function to lock files to prevent accidental deletion. 1. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Movie mode. Press

45  Note: To unlock a file, repeat the above steps. The lock icon disappears when the file is unlocked. • If you select Protect All, all save

46 4.3 Photo menu In Photo mode, press the MENU button to show the Photo menu. 4.3.1 White balance Use this option to correct color difference due

47 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

48 4.3.3 Color effect The camera can capture standard color images, black and white images, or sepia tone to give an old-fashioned look. 1. Turn t

49 4.3.4 Size Use this option to set the size of the captured image. Larger images contain more details and therefore use more memory space. 1. Tu

iv 4.3.1 White balance ... 46 4.3.2 Image quality ... 47 4.3.3 C

50 4.3.5 Date stamp Use this option to turn on/off the date stamp while taking a photo. 1. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Photo mode

51 4.3.6 Burst mode The Burst mode allows you to take three consecutive photos by pressing the REC/STOP button. Use this option to select Single or

52 4.3.7 Stabilizer Use this function to prevent blurred images caused by shaking. 1. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Photo mode. 2.

53 4.4 Photo playback menu Use the playback menu to manage the image files stored in the internal memory or on the SD card. 4.4.1 Delete Use this f

54 • If you select Delete All, use the joystick to select OK or Cancel, and press the joystick inwards to confirm. 4. Press the MENU button ag

55 4.4.2 Protect Use this function to lock files to prevent accidental deletion. 1. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Photo mode. Press

56  Note: To unlock a file, repeat the above steps. The lock icon disappears when the file is unlocked. • If you select Protect All, all save

57 4.4.3 Autoplay The camera includes a slide show function, which displays each image in turn with a regular interval. 1. Turn the video camera o

58 4.4.4 DPOF Use the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) function to tag pictures stored in the memory card with print information. You can tag all

59  Note: To remove the DPOF tag from a picture, use the Zoom dial to reduce the number of prints to zero. • If you select Print All, the numb

v 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

60 4.5 System menu The system menu is used to configure general video camera functions and manage both the internal and external memory. 4.5.1 Lang

61 4.5.3 Default Use this option to reset all settings to the defaults. 1. Turn on the video camera and switch to the SET mode. 2. Use the joysti

62 4.5.4 Auto power off Use this function to switch the video camera off automatically after a period of inactivity for power saving. 1. Turn on t

63 4.5.5 Frequency Use this option to set the frequency system suitable for your area. 1. Turn on the video camera and switch to the SET mode. 2.

64 4.5.6 TV standard Use this option to set the TV system suitable for your area. 1. Turn on the video camera and switch to the SET mode. 2. Use

65 4.5.7 Date/time See section 2.5.1 “Setting the date and time”. 4.5.8 Beep See section 2.5.3 “Setting the beep”. 4.5.9 Memory status This funct

66 Appendix Specifications General Imaging sensor 1/3.2” CMOS 5.0 Megapixel sensor Active pixels 5.0 Megapixel Storage media Built-in 32 MB flash m

67 General Movie clips H.264 (AVI) Resolution: QVGA, WVGA, HD (1280x720 / 30 fps.) Quality: Fine, Normal Frame rate: 30 fps. (max.) Zoom Movie: Di

68 General TV out format NTSC/PAL Shutter Electronic shutter 1/8~1/2000 second Auto power off Off, 1 min., 5 min. Power supply 4 x AAA Alkaline/Ni

69 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution Cannot turn on the video camera. The batteries are not inserted correctly. The batteries have n

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

70 The camera turns off when capturing image using self-timer. The camera is running out of battery power. • Replace the batteries. The image is

71 All buttons are inactive. Short circuit occurred when connecting the camera with other devices. • Remove the batteries from the camera and inse

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vii • Test for proper operation before using the camera. Notes on the LCD Screen Caution must be observed when dealing with the fluid contained in