DXG Technology DXG 587V HD User Manual

DXG-587V HD  
User’s Manual  
DXG USA  
Table of Contents  
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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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1 Introduction  
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  
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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.  
C am co rder  
Pou ch  
Us er m anual  
HDM I c able  
AV cable  
Battery c harger  
US B cable  
Power cord  
Li-ion battery  
NP-120  
C D-R OM  
(App li cati on s oftw are)  
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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  
LED light  
Lens  
Self-timer LED  
Flash module  
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  
Lenscover  
latch  
Microphone  
Fl ash swi tch  
LCD screen  
cover  
Display button  
LED light button  
Playback  
button  
Power  
button  
SD card cover latch  
MENU button  
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1.4.5  
Left view  
Battery cover  
Speaker  
Hand strap  
1.4.6  
Back view  
Power LED  
Mode dial  
Camera Status LED  
Joystick  
HD Output  
USB/ AV Output  
REC.STOP button  
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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.  
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.  
Mode dial  
z In 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  
Joystick  
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.  
z In 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.  
z In 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  
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desired video clip and then  
press the center joystick button  
to show the video clip.  
z In SET mode, press up and down  
to highlight menu items and press  
the center joystick button to  
confirm.  
z In Camera mode, press to take a  
photo.  
Shutter  
button  
z In 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.  
Press once to turn off all OSD icons  
and press again to display all OSD  
icons off.  
Display  
button  
z In Camcorder and Camera modes,  
press right/ left to zoom in and  
out.  
z In Camera Playback mode:  
In a 3x2 matrix thumbnail view,  
move zoom button to right to exit  
the view.  
Zoom button  
z In 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.  
z In Camcorder and Camera modes,  
press the button to turn on/ off the  
increase light.  
LED light  
button  
SD card  
cover latch  
z Slide 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-on  
Power /  
Busy  
Green  
Red Blinking  
Red  
Recording  
Camera busy  
Camera  
Status  
Self-timer is activated  
and flash in charge.  
Red Blinking  
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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2 Getting started  
Read this section to learn how to start using the camcorder. This  
section covers basic functions such as switching on, inserting the  
battery and memory cards, and configuring preliminary settings.  
See later chapters for advanced functions.  
2.1 Inserting an SD card  
An SD card can be installed in the camcorder to provide additional  
storage space for still images, video clips, or other files.  
1.  
Open the LCD screen cover and move the SD card cover  
latch in the direction of the arrow to open the SD card  
compartment cover.  
2.  
Insert an SD card, making sure the contacts are facing  
upwards.  
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3.  
Close the SD card compartment cover.  
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2.2 Inserting the battery  
This camcorder is designed to use a rechargeable Li-ion battery.  
Only use the batteries supplied or similar batteries recommended  
by the manufacturer or your dealer.  
z Note:  
Install the battery exactly as described here. Installing the  
battery incorrectly could cause damage to the camcorder and  
possibly start a fire.  
1.  
Slide the battery cover latch as shown and then the  
battery cover opens automatically.  
2.  
Insert the battery as shown.  
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3.  
Close the battery cover as shown.  
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2.3 Charging the battery  
You can charge the battery with the charging unit provided. Follow  
the below steps to charge your battery.  
1.  
Insert the Li-ion battery into the charging bay. Connect  
one end of the power cord to the charging unit and then  
plug the other end to the wall outlet as shown.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
The orange LED will light up for proper charging.  
After full charge, the LED turns to green.  
It takes about 290 minutes to achieve full charge. Actual  
charging time depends on current battery capacity and  
charging conditions.  
2.4 Turning on/ off the camcorder  
Press and hold the power button to turn the camcorder on/off.  
Notes:  
Closing and opening the LCD screen can power on/off the  
camera.  
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2.5 Changing modes  
The camcorder can operate in three modes, Camcorder, Camera,  
and SET. Move the mode dial to toggle different modes.  
2.6 Before you start  
Before you start using the camcorder, some basic settings such as  
date and time, languages and beep function need to be configured.  
2.6.1  
Setting the date and time  
1.  
Turn on the camcorder, and move the mode dial to SET.  
Move the joystick up and down to highlight Date / Time.  
Press the center joystick button to confirm.  
2.  
3.  
Move the joystick up and down to highlight each field  
and press the center joystick button to select a field.  
Adjust each value by moving the joystick up, down, left,  
or right. Press the center joystick button to save your  
changes.  
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2.6.2  
Setting the language  
1.  
Turn on the camcorder, and move the mode dial to SET.  
Move the joystick up and down to highlight Language.  
Press the center joystick button to select it.  
2.  
Move the joystick left and right to select the following  
languages: English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified  
Chinese, German, Italian, Spanish, French, Turkish,  
Portuguese, Dutch, Japanese, Russian, Korean, and  
Arabic. After the language is selected, press the center  
joystick button to confirm.  
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2.6.3  
Setting the beep  
1.  
Turn on the camcorder, and move the mode dial to SET.  
Move the joystick up and down to highlight Beep. Press  
the center joystick button to select it.  
2.  
Move the joystick left and right to select X (Beep Off) or  
(Beep On) and press the center joystick button to confirm.  
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2.7 Shoot/Playback video  
2.7.1  
Shooting a video clip  
1.  
Turn on the camcorder and move the mode dial to  
Camcorder mode.  
Camcorder mode  
2.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
Use the LCD screen to frame the video.  
Press the REC.STOP button to start recording.  
Press the REC.STOP button again to stop recording.  
The video clip is automatically saved with a unique file  
name.  
Notes:  
1. The maximum length of each video recording file  
is approximately 3.66 GB.  
2. The high-resolution settings result in larger files,  
and therefore shorter length.  
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3. The LCD preview and the ratio of a still-image  
capture can vary depending on the different  
video resolution settings. See the following table:  
Video  
resolution  
Taking pictures  
and focusing  
Preview  
WVGA  
16:9 ratio  
4:3 ratio  
4:3 ratio  
720P  
1080P  
4:3 ratio  
QVGA  
4. Before shooting a video clip, you can still take a  
photo in Camcorder mode.  
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2.7.2  
Playing the video clip  
1.  
In Camcorder mode, press the Playback button. The last  
played clip displays on the LCD screen.  
Camcorder playback  
mode indicator  
2.  
Move the joystick right and left to select a desired video  
clip and press the center joystick button. The video clip  
starts playing.  
3.  
4.  
Move the joystick left to rewind the video clip and move  
the joystick right to fast forward.  
Press the REC. STOP button to pause the video playback.  
Press the center joystick button to resume the video  
playback.  
5.  
When viewing the video clip, move the Zoom button left  
or right to adjust the volume.  
6.  
7.  
Press the center joystick button to stop playing.  
Press the Playback button again to return to Camcorder  
mode.  
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2.8 Taking/viewing pictures  
2.8.1  
Taking a still picture  
1.  
Turn on the camcorder and move the Mode Dial to  
Camera mode.  
Camera mode  
2.  
3.  
4.  
Use the LCD screen to frame the picture.  
Press the Shutter button to capture the image.  
The picture is automatically saved with an unique file  
name.  
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2.8.2  
Viewing images  
1.  
In Camera mode, press the Playback button. The most  
recent image displays on the LCD screen.  
Camera  
Playback mode  
2.  
3.  
Press the joystick right and left to scroll through the  
images.  
Move the Zoom button right to zoom in the picture.  
There are two direction keys appears on the LCD screen.  
You may press the center joystick button to switch  
between the panning directions (up/down left/right).  
4.  
Move Joystick button up fully to view the thumbnails of  
all stored images and then press the joystick up/down  
and left/right.  
5.  
6.  
Press the center joystick button to view the image in full  
screen mode.  
Press the Playback button again to return to Camera  
mode.  
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2.9 Connecting to a computer  
Read this section to learn how to transfer files to a PC, show the  
video clips or photos on a TV.  
Connect the camcorder to a computer with the USB cable provided.  
2.10 Connecting to a standard TV  
Connect the camcorder to a standard TV as shown with the AV  
cable provided.  
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2.11 Connecting to an HDTV  
Read this section to learn how to show the video clips or photos on  
an HDTV. Connecting to an HDTV offers the high resolution for  
displaying the video clips or photos.  
Connect the camcorder to an HDTV with an HDMI cable as shown.  
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Note:  
Photo capturing, camcorder, and voice recording are not  
support when connected to an HDTV and TV.  
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3 Using the camcorder  
Read this section to learn how to use the camcorder.  
3.1 Camcorder and voice recorder mode  
Use this mode to capture video clips or record voice and store them  
on an SD card.  
3.1.1  
Camcorder and voice recorder mode  
Use the following picture to familiarize yourself with the  
Camcorder and voice recorder mode icons and symbols.  
Camcorder mode  
Voice recorder mode  
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2
12  
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3
4
10  
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9
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3
2
1
Camcorder mode:  
See the table below for a description of each icon and symbol.  
1
2
3
EV compensation indicator  
Night mode indicator  
White balance indicator  
4
Memory space indicator  
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5
6
Memory status indicator  
: No SD card  
: SD card in  
Recording time indicator  
Forced flash indicator  
Auto flash indicator  
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8
Resolution and frame rate indicator  
Battery indicator  
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10  
Stabilizer indicator  
11  
12  
LED light indicator  
Macro indicator  
Auto Focus (AF) lock indicator  
Manual Focus (MF) indicator  
13  
14  
Camcorder mode indicator  
Zoom indicator  
Voice recorder mode:  
See the table below for a description of each icon and symbol.  
1
Memory status indicator  
: SD card in  
: No SD card  
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2
3
4
Indicates: press to record or stop  
Battery indicator  
Voice recorder mode indicator  
3.1.2  
Using the macro function  
This function can capture subjects close to the lens. In macro mode,  
subjects can be as close as 5 cm.  
While in Camera and Camcorder modes, move the joystick right to  
activate the macro function, and an  
screen.  
icon displays on the LCD  
3.1.3  
Using the AF Lock  
The Auto Focus (AF) Lock function is used to lock focus on a  
desired image.  
1.  
Press the joystick inwards to enable AF Lock. The AF  
Lock icon appears on the screen.  
2.  
3.  
Aim the camera on your desired subject.  
Press the REC button to record videos or the shutter  
button to capture images.  
3.1.4  
Using the Manual Focus  
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The Manual Focus (MF) function is used to manually set the focus.  
1.  
Press the joystick right repeatedly until the MF icon is  
displayed on the screen.  
2.  
3.  
Aim the camera on your desired subject.  
Move the zoom buttons left or right to manually adjust  
focus.  
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Note:  
To zoom in or out the image, press and hold the Display  
button, then move the zoom buttons left or right.  
4.  
Press the REC button to record videos or the shutter  
button to capture images.  
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3.1.5  
Using the zoom function  
The camcorder is equipped with 5x optical zoom and 4X digital  
zoom.  
Move the Zoom button right to get closer to a subject.  
Move the Zoom button left to move away from a subject.  
3.1.6  
Using the LED light  
Use the LED light to illuminate subjects in dark environments.  
Press the Light button to switch on the light and press again to  
switch it off.  
3.1.7  
Using the Flash module  
Use the flash module to illuminate subjects in dark environments  
when pressing the shutter button.  
Three different flash modes are available: Auto Flash, Forced Flash,  
and None. You can toggle different flash modes by pressing the  
Flash switch. The Auto Flash icon  
or Forced Flash icon  
is  
displayed on the screen when activated.  
3.1.8  
Using the Stabilizer function  
Use the Stabilizer function to reduce vibration caused by camcorder  
shanks during a video shoot.  
See section 4.1.6 Stabilizer”.  
3.1.9  
Quick access controls  
You can also make adjustments to exposure by pressing the joystick  
up and down.  
In Camcorder and Camera modes, press the joystick up and down  
to adjust the EV compensation settings. Press the joystick left to  
choose white balance settings.  
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3.2 Camera mode  
Use Camera mode to capture still pictures and store them in the  
on an SD card.  
3.2.1  
Camera mode icons  
Use the following picture to familiarize yourself with the Camera  
mode icons and symbols.  
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1
12  
2
11  
10  
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3
4
5
8
7
6
See the table below for a description of each icon and symbol.  
1
Remaining number of photos  
2
EV compensation indicator  
3
Night mode indicator  
4
White balance indicator  
5
Memory status indicator  
: SD card indicator  
: No SD card  
6
Forced flash indicator  
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Auto flash indicator  
7
8
9
File size indicator  
Battery indicator  
LED light indicator  
Macro indicator  
Auto Focus (AF) lock indicator  
Manual Focus (MF) indicator  
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11  
12  
13  
Self timer indicator  
Camera mode indicator  
Zoom indicator  
3.2.2  
Using the macro function  
See section 3.1.2 Using the macro function”.  
3.2.3  
Using the AF Lock  
See section 3.1.3 Using the AF Lock”.  
3.2.4  
Using the Manual Focus  
See section 3.1.4 Using the Manual Focus”.  
3.2.5  
Using the zoom function  
See section 3.1.5 Using the zoom function”.  
3.2.6  
Using the LED light module  
See section 3.1.6 Using the LED light”.  
3.2.7  
Using the flash module  
See section 3.1.7 Using the Flash module”.  
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3.2.8  
Using the Stabilizer function  
3.2.9  
Quick access controls  
See section 3.1.9 Quick access controls”.  
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3.3 Camcorder Playback mode  
Use Camcorder Playback mode to review all the movie files stored  
on the SD card.  
3.3.1  
Camcorder Playback mode icons  
Refer to the following picture to familiarize yourself with the  
Camcorder Playback mode icons and symbols.  
Voice playback mode  
Camcorder playback mode  
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2
3
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3
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Camcorder mode:  
See the table below for a description of each icon and symbol.  
Displays the number of current camcorder  
/ total number of recorded video clips  
1
2
3
Volume level  
Memory status indicator  
: SD card in  
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: No SD card  
4
The length of every video clip  
5
6
7
8
Play indicator  
Battery status indicator  
File protect indicator  
Camcorder playback mode icon  
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Displays the file number of the video clip  
Voice Recorder mode:  
See the table below for a description of each icon and symbol.  
Displays the number of current audio/  
total number of recorded audio clips  
1
2
Volume level  
Memory status indicator  
: SD card in  
3
4
: No SD card  
The length of every audio clip  
5
6
7
Play indicator  
Indicates: press to Play/ Stop  
Battery status indicator  
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8
9
File protect indicator  
Voice playback mode  
10  
Displays the file number of the audio clip  
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3.4 Camera Playback mode  
Use Camera Playback mode to review all the image files stored in  
the camcorder.  
3.4.1  
Camera Playback mode icons  
Refer to the following picture to familiarize yourself with the  
Camera Playback mode icons and symbols.  
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6
1
4
3
2
See the table below for a description of each icon and symbol.  
Displays the number of current image / the  
total number of saved images  
1
Memory status indicator  
: SD card in  
2
: No SD card  
3
4
Battery status indicator  
File protect indicator  
5
6
Playback mode icon  
Displays the file number of the photo  
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3.5 Thumbnail mode  
When in Camera Playback or Camcorder Playback modes, move  
Joystick button up to show images as thumbnails.  
1.  
2.  
Turn on the camcorder and make sure it is in Camera  
Playback or Camcorder Playback mode.  
The last played image /video clip displays on the screen.  
Move Joystick button up to view six thumbnail images  
/video clips on the LCD screen.  
3.  
4.  
Move the joystick up/down and left/right to highlight an  
image, or a video clip, and press the center joystick  
button to view the image or playback the video clip or  
voice file in full screen mode.  
Move joystick button up to return to thumbnail view.  
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4 Using the menus  
Read this section to learn how to configure the camcorder settings  
and use the advanced features.  
4.1 Camcorder menu  
When in Camcorder mode, press the Menu button to show the  
camcorder options menu.  
4.1.1.White balance  
Use this option to correct color difference for different lighting  
conditions. When white balance is set to Auto, the camcorder  
automatically compensates for different lighting conditions.  
1.  
2.  
Turn the camcorder on and ensure it is in Camcorder  
mode.  
Press the Menu button and move the joystick up and  
down to highlight the White Balance option. Press the  
center joystick button to display the submenu.  
3.  
Move the joystick left and right to select Auto, Sunny,  
Cloudy, Tungsten, or Fluorescent. Press the center  
joystick button to confirm.  
4.  
Press the Menu button again to exit the menu.  
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4.1.2.Video resolution  
Use the resolution option to determine the resolution of the  
captured video. The larger screen size requires more memory  
storage space.  
1.  
Turn the camcorder on and ensure it is in Camcorder  
mode.  
2.  
Press the Menu button and move the joystick up and  
down to highlight the Resolution option. Press the center  
joystick button to display the submenu.  
3.  
Press the joystick left and right to select QVGA, WVGA,  
720P, 1080P. Press the center joystick button to confirm.  
4.  
Press the Menu button again to exit the menu.  
z Notes:  
1. The LCD displays the 16:9 ratio while setting as  
WVGA, 720P, 1080P video resolution.  
2. The LCD displays the 4:3 ratio while setting as  
QVGA video resolution.  
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4.1.3.Quality  
There are two different levels of video quality. Higher quality video  
needs more memory storage space and higher speed SD card.  
1.  
Turn the camcorder on and ensure it is in Camcorder  
mode.  
2.  
Press the Menu button and move the joystick up and  
down to highlight the Quality option. Press the center  
joystick button to display the submenu.  
3.  
Move the joystick left and right to select Fine or Normal.  
Press the center joystick button to confirm.  
4.  
Press the Menu button again to exit the menu.  
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4.1.4.Color effect  
The camcorder can capture standard color images, black and white  
images, or sepia tone to give an old-fashioned look.  
1.  
Turn the camcorder on and ensure it is in Camcorder  
mode.  
2.  
Press the Menu button and move the joystick up and  
down to highlight the Effect option. Press the center  
joystick button to display the submenu.  
3.  
Move the joystick left and right to select Color, B&W or  
Sepia. Press the center joystick button to confirm.  
4.  
Press the Menu button again to exit the menu.  
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4.1.5.Night mode  
Use this function to shoot a better video clip quality in dark  
environments.  
1.  
Turn the camcorder on and ensure it is in Camcorder  
mode.  
2.  
Press the Menu button and move the joystick up and  
down to highlight the Night Mode option. Press the  
center joystick button to display the submenu.  
3.  
Move the joystick left and right to select Off or Night  
mode options. Press the center joystick button to confirm.  
4.  
Press the Menu button again to exit the menu.  
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4.1.6.Stabilizer  
Use this function to reduce vibration caused by camcorder shakes  
during a video shoot.  
1.  
Turn the camcorder on and ensure it is in Camcorder  
mode.  
2.  
Press the Menu button and move the joystick up and  
down to highlight the Stabilizer option. Press the center  
joystick button to display the submenu.  
3.  
Move the joystick left and right to select Off or Stabilizer  
options. Press the center joystick button to confirm.  
4.  
5.  
Press the Menu button again to exit the menu.  
An icon  
displays on the screen.  
z
Note:  
Stabilizer function is available in video resolution QVGA,  
WVGA(30fps), and 720P(30fps) only.  
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4.1.7.Capture mode  
Use this function to record sound or image.  
1.  
2.  
Turn the camcorder on and ensure it is in Camcorder  
mode.  
Press the Menu button and move the joystick up and  
down to highlight the Capture Mode option. Press the  
center joystick button to display the submenu.  
3.  
Move the joystick left and right to select Voice recorder  
or Video options. Press the center joystick button to  
confirm.  
4.  
Press the Menu button again to exit the menu.  
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4.2 Camcorder playback menu  
Use the playback menu to manage the files stored on the SD card.  
4.2.1  
Delete  
Use this function to delete files.  
1.  
Turn the camcorder on and ensure it is in Camcorder  
mode. Press the Playback button and then press the  
Menu button to display the Camcorder Playback menu.  
2.  
Move the joystick up and down to select Delete One or  
Delete All options.  
If you select Delete One, the playback screen appears again.  
Move the joystick right and left to locate the file you want to  
delete and press the center joystick button to confirm.  
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If you select Delete All, press the center joystick button to  
display the submenu.  
3.  
Move the joystick left and right to select X or and press  
the center joystick button to delete.  
4.  
Press the Menu button again to exit the menu.  
z Note:  
Once deleted, files cannot be recovered so make sure  
you have a backup before you delete. Files that have  
been protected will not be deleted. You have to  
unlock the files first before deleting them.  
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4.2.2  
Protect  
Use this function to lock files to prevent accidental deletion.  
1.  
Turn the camcorder on and ensure it is in Camcorder  
mode. Press the Playback button and then press the  
Menu button to display Camcorder Playback menu.  
2.  
Move the joystick up and down to select the Protect  
option. Then playback screen appears again. Move the  
joystick to locate the file you want to protect and press  
the center joystick button to confirm. A lock  
icon is  
displayed to show that the file is protected.  
3.  
Press the Menu button again to exit the menu.  
z Note:  
To unlock a file, repeat the above steps. The  
icon disappears when the file is unlocked.  
lock  
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4.2.3  
Autoplay  
Use this function to repeatedly play all movie clips stored in the  
internal memory or on the SD card.  
1.  
Turn the camcorder on and ensure it is in Movie mode.  
Press the Playback button and then press the Menu  
button to display the Movie Playback menu.  
2.  
3.  
Move the joystick up and down to select the Autoplay  
option and press the joystick inwards to confirm.  
Move the joystick left/right to select . The camcorder  
returns to the Movie Playback mode automatically.  
4.  
Press the joystick inwards to play all movie clips  
repeatedly.  
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4.3 Camera menu  
In Camera mode, press the Menu button to show the Camera  
Options menu.  
4.3.1  
White balance  
Use this option to correct color difference due to lighting  
conditions.  
1.  
2.  
Turn the camcorder on and ensure it is in Camera mode.  
Press the Menu button and move the joystick up and  
down to highlight the White Balance option. Press the  
center joystick button to display the submenu.  
3.  
Move the joystick left and right to select Auto, Sunny,  
Cloudy, Tungsten, or Fluorescent. Press the center  
joystick button to confirm.  
4.  
Press the Menu button again to exit the menu.  
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4.3.2  
Resolution  
Use this option to set the size of the captured image. Larger images  
contain more detail and therefore use more memory space.  
1.  
2.  
Turn the camcorder on and ensure it is in Camera mode.  
Press the Menu button and move the joystick up and  
down to highlight the Resolution option. Press the center  
joystick button to display the submenu.  
3.  
Move the joystick left and right to select from 3M, 5Mor  
12M. Press the center joystick button to confirm.  
4.  
Press the Menu button again to exit the menu.  
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4.3.3  
Color effect  
The camcorder can capture standard color images, black and white  
images, or sepia tone to give an old-fashioned look.  
1.  
2.  
Turn the camcorder on and ensure it is in Camera mode.  
Press the Menu button and move the joystick up and  
down to highlight the Effect option. Press the center  
joystick button to display the submenu.  
3.  
Move the joystick left and right to select Color, B & W, or  
Sepia. Press the center joystick button to confirm.  
4.  
Press the Menu button again to exit the menu.  
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4.3.4  
Night mode  
Use this function to shoot a better photo quality in dark  
environments.  
1.  
2.  
Turn the camcorder on and ensure it is in Camera mode.  
Press the Menu button and move the joystick up and  
down to highlight the Night Mode option. Press the  
center joystick button to display the submenu.  
3.  
Move the joystick left and right to select Off or Night  
mode option. Press the center joystick button to confirm.  
4.  
Press the Menu button again to exit the menu.  
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4.3.5  
Self-timer  
Use the self timer function to take a photo of yourself.  
1.  
2.  
Turn the camcorder on and ensure it is in Camera mode.  
Press the Menu button and move the joystick up and  
down to highlight the Self-timer option. Press the center  
joystick button to display the submenu.  
3.  
Move the joystick left and right to select Off, 5 seconds,  
or 10 seconds options. Press the center joystick button to  
confirm.  
4.  
Press the Menu button again to exit the menu.  
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4.4 Camera playback menu  
4.4.1  
Delete  
Use this function to delete files.  
1.  
Turn the camcorder on and ensure it is in Camera mode.  
Press the Playback button and then press the Menu  
button to display the Camera Playback menu.  
2.  
Move the joystick up and down to select the Delete One  
or Delete All options.  
If you select Delete One, the playback screen appears again.  
Move the joystick left and right to locate the file you want to  
delete and press the center joystick button to confirm.  
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If you select Delete All, press the center joystick button to  
display the submenu.  
3.  
Move the joystick left and right to select X or and then  
press the center joystick button to delete.  
4.  
Press the Menu button again to exit the menu.  
z Note:  
Once deleted, files cannot be recovered so make  
sure you have a backup before you delete. Files  
that have been protected will not be deleted. You  
have to unlock the files first before deleting them.  
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4.4.2  
Protect  
Use this function to protect files.  
1.  
Turn the camcorder on and ensure it is in Camera mode.  
Press the Playback button and then press the Menu  
button to display the Camera Playback menu.  
2.  
Move the joystick up and down to select the Protect  
option. Then playback screen appears again. Press the  
joystick up and down to locate the file you want to  
protect and press the center joystick button to confirm. A  
lock  
icon is displayed to show that the file is  
protected.  
3.  
Press the Menu button again to exit the menu.  
z Note:  
To unlock a file, repeat the above steps. The  
icon disappears when the file is unlocked.  
lock  
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4.4.3  
Autoplay  
The camcorder includes a slide show function, which repeatedly  
displays each image in turn with a regular interval.  
1.  
2.  
Turn the camcorder on and ensure it is in Camera mode.  
Press the Playback button and then press the Menu  
button to display the Camera Playback menu.  
Move the joystick up/down to select the Autoplay option  
and press the joystick inwards to confirm. The camcorder  
returns to the Camera Playback mode automatically.  
3.  
Press the joystick inwards to play all pictures repeatedly.  
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4.4.4  
DPOF  
Use the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) function to tag pictures  
stored in the memory card with print information.  
1.  
2.  
Turn the camcorder on and ensure it is in Camera mode.  
Press the Playback button and then press the Menu  
button to display the Camera Playback menu.  
Move the joystick up and down to highlight the DPOF  
option. Press the center joystick button to display the  
submenu.  
3.  
Press the Menu button again to exit the menu.  
z Notes:  
1. A memory card is required for DPOF function.  
2. If DPOF is set, all photos are ordered to print.  
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4.5 System menu  
The system menu is used to configure miscellaneous camera  
functions.  
4.5.1  
Setting the beep  
See section 2.6.3 “Setting the Beep”.  
4.5.2  
Auto power off  
Use this function to switch the camcorder off automatically after a  
period of inactivity for power saving.  
1.  
2.  
Turn on the camcorder and switch to SET mode.  
Move the joystick up and down to highlight the Auto  
Power Off option. Press the center joystick button to  
display the submenu.  
3.  
Move the joystick left and right to select Off, 1 minute, or  
5 minutes. Press the center joystick button to confirm.  
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4.5.3  
TV standard  
Use the TV option to set the TV system for the area.  
1.  
2.  
Turn on the camcorder and switch to SET mode.  
Move the joystick up and down to highlight the TV  
standard option. Press the center joystick button to  
display the submenu.  
3.  
Move the joystick left and right to select NTSC or PAL,  
and press the center joystick button to confirm.  
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4.5.4  
Format  
Use this function to format the current storage media. This format  
action will delete everything on the media.  
1.  
2.  
Turn on the camcorder and switch to SET mode.  
Move the joystick up and down to highlight the Format  
option. Press the center joystick button to display the  
submenu.  
3.  
Move the joystick left and right to select X or , and press  
the center joystick button to confirm.  
4.  
The current media (memory card) is formatted.  
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4.5.5  
Default  
Use this option to reset all settings to the default settings.  
1.  
2.  
Turn on the camcorder and switch to SET mode.  
Move the joystick up and down to highlight the Default  
option. Press the center joystick button to display the  
submenu.  
3.  
Move the joystick left and right to select X or , and press  
the center joystick button to confirm.  
4.5.6  
Language  
See section 2.6.2 “Setting the language”.  
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4.5.7  
Frequency  
Use the Frequency option to set the frequency system for your area.  
To set the frequency:  
1.  
2.  
Turn on the camcorder and switch to SET mode.  
Move the joystick up and down to highlight the  
Frequency option. Press the center joystick button to  
display the submenu.  
3.  
Move the joystick left and right to select 50 Hz or 60 Hz.  
Press the center joystick button to confirm.  
4.5.8  
Date/time  
See section 2.6.1 Setting the date and time”.  
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Appendix  
Specifications  
General  
Imaging  
sensor  
1/2.5” CMOS 5.0 Megapixel sensor  
5.0 Megapixel  
Active pixels  
Storage media Internal: Built-in 128MB (available about  
98MB) Nand flash memory  
External: SD Card (Up to SDHC 16GB  
Class6)  
Sensor  
Auto  
sensitivity  
Color effects Color/B&W/Sepia  
5X Optical zoom lens  
Wide: F/3.2, f=6.26mm  
Tele: F/6.8, f=30.75mm  
Lens  
Normal: 45cm ~ inf.  
Focus range  
Macro: Wide 20 ~ 45 cm Middle 10 ~ 45cm  
Tele 5 ~ 45cm  
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General  
Video clips  
Format: H.264 (AVI)  
Resolution: QVGA(30fps), WVGA(60fps),  
720P(30fps), 1080P(30fps)  
DIS Function WVGA(30fps), 720p(30fps),  
QVGA(30fps)  
Still image  
Zoom  
Formats: JPEG (EXIF2.2), DPOF, DCF  
Resolution: 3M, 5M, 12M  
Camcorder: 5X Optical Zoom, 4X Digital  
Zoom (1080P without Digital Zoom)  
Camera: 5X Optical zoom, 4X Digital  
Zoom  
Playback: Digital Zoom Max. 8X  
Audio Video Yes  
TFT Monitor 3.0” TFT (960 x 240 pixels) (16:9)  
Effective Range: 0.5m ~ 1m  
Mode: On / Off  
LED light  
Effective Range: 1m ~ 1.5m  
Mode: Auto / Off / Force  
Strobe  
(Camera)  
White balance Auto/Sunny/Cloudy/Tungsten/  
Fluorescent  
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General  
EV  
-2.0 EV~+2.0 EV (0.5EV per step)  
compensation  
Self-timer  
5 seconds, 10 seconds, Off  
USB 2.0 (high speed)  
PC interface  
TV out format NTSC/PAL/ HDMI  
Shutter  
1/2 ~ 1/ 2000 sec.  
Off, 1 min., 5 min.  
Auto power  
off  
Li-Ion battery NP-120  
Power supply  
Dimension  
Weight  
57 (W) x 70 (H) x 129 (D) mm  
Approx. 292+-5g (without batteries)  
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Troubleshooting  
Problem  
Possible Cause  
Solution  
Cannot turn on The batteries are  
the camcorder. not inserted  
correctly.  
Insert the  
batteries  
correctly.  
g the batter.)  
The batteries  
have no power.  
Please charge  
the battery.  
The camera  
suddenly turns function was  
The auto power off  
Turn the power  
on again.  
off.  
enabled.  
Please charge the  
battery.  
(See 2.3 Charging  
The camera is  
running out of  
battery power.  
The captured  
image is not  
stored in  
Before the image  
is saved the  
power has been  
cut off.  
When battery  
indicator turns  
empty (without  
green bars), replace  
the battery  
memory.  
immediately.  
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The camera  
turns off when running out of  
capturing  
image using  
self-timer.  
The camera is  
Please charge  
the battery.  
g the battery)  
battery power.  
The image is  
out of focus.  
The subject is  
beyond focus  
range.  
Please take a  
picture within  
the available  
focus range and  
choose normal  
or macro mode.  
Memory card  
cannot be  
used.  
The memory  
card is protected.  
Unlock the  
memory card.  
The memory  
card contains  
non-DCF images  
taken by other  
cameras.  
Format the  
memory card.  
(See 4.5.4 Format.)  
All buttons are Short circuit  
occurred when  
Remove the  
batteries from  
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inactive.  
connecting the  
camera with  
other devices.  
the camera and  
insert again.  
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