DXG Technology DXG A85V HD User Manual

DXG-A85V HD  
User’s Manual  
DXG USA  
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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 2009.  
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 camcorder  
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 camcorder.  
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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 camcorder is designed for use in temperatures ranging  
from 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F).  
Do not use or keep the camcorder 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 camcorder.  
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 camcorder  
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 camcorder in any important  
occasion (such as a wedding ceremony or an overseas trip), do test  
the camcorder 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  
Take care to 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 description 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  
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Note:  
A USB 1.1 port may enable you to transfer files to and from  
your host PC, but transfer speeds may be much faster with a  
USB 2.0 port.  
1.2 Features  
The camcorder offers a variety of features and functions including:  
Full HD 1080p (30fps.)  
3.0 TFT LCD Touch Display (16:9)  
12X Optical Zoom, 10X Digital Zoom  
Li-ion Battery NP120  
Excellent AE performance by continuous IRIS  
Supports Dual-Video Capture  
Supports Face Detection  
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Support Auto Focus (AF) Lock function  
Support Manual Focus (MF) function  
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.  
Camcorder  
Pouch  
User manual  
USB cable  
DC-in adapter  
(optional)  
Battery charger  
Power cord  
AV cable  
HDMI cable  
(optional)  
Remote control  
(optional)  
Li-ion battery  
NP-120  
CD-ROM  
(Application software)  
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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 and Top view  
Shutter button  
Zoom / Volume button  
Speaker  
Lens  
Flash  
Microphone  
LED light  
1.4.2  
Bottom view  
Tripod mount  
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1.4.3  
Left view  
Hand strap  
1.4.4  
Back view  
Power/Camera  
status LED  
LCD display  
Mode dial  
REC/STOP  
button  
Battery cover  
latch  
Playback  
button  
Battery cover  
DC-in/AV/USB Output  
HD Output  
Joystick  
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1.4.5  
Control Panel  
Display button  
Menu button  
LED light  
Flash button  
Power button  
SD card cover latch  
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1.4.6  
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 to turn power on/off.  
Menu  
button  
Press to display main OSD menus.  
Use to turn Camcorder, Camera, and  
SET modes.  
Mode dial  
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1. Move up/ down to adjust the  
exposure settings.  
2. Move right to enable the MF  
function. The MF icon  
appears on the LCD screen when  
enabled.  
3. Press the joystick to enable AF  
Joystick  
Lock. The AF Lock icon  
appears on the screen.  
4. Move left to adjust the white  
balance settings.  
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1. Move right and left to view the  
stored images.  
2. When the image is zoomed in,  
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direction keys appear on the LCD  
screen. You may press the joystick  
to move the image.  
(up/down left/right).  
3. Move the joystick up to enter the  
Thumbnail mode.  
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.  
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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 the joystick up to enter the  
Thumbnail mode.  
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.  
z In SET mode, press left and right to  
highlight menu items and press the  
center joystick button to confirm.  
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z In Camera mode, press to take a  
photo.  
Shutter  
button  
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also press to take a photo before and  
during recording a video clip.  
REC/Stop  
button  
z In Camcorder mode, press to start  
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.  
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press right/ left to zoom in and out.  
z In Camera Playback mode, press  
right to zoom in your photo.  
Zoom  
button  
z In Camcorder Playback mode, press  
right/left to increase or decrease the  
volume of the video clip you are  
playing.  
z In Camcorder and Camera modes,  
press the button to turn on/ off the  
increase light.  
LED light  
button  
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Flash  
button  
z In Camera modes, press the button  
to switch between the flash modes.  
z Slide the latch to open the battery  
card cover when you insert/remove  
the battery.  
Battery  
cover latch  
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1.4.7  
About the LEDs  
The following table describes the camcorder LEDs:  
LED  
Color  
Definition  
Power-on  
Recording  
Power /  
Rec./  
Camcorder  
Status  
Green  
Green/ Red  
Blinking  
Red  
Camcorder busy  
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 (SD card sold separately)  
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 open the SD card  
compartment cover.  
2.  
Insert an SD card, making sure the contacts are facing  
downwards.  
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.  
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Install the battery exactly as described here. Installing the  
battery incorrectly could cause damage to the camcorder and  
possibly start a fire.  
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2.  
Slide the battery cover latch as shown, the battery cover  
opens automatically.  
Insert the battery as shown.  
3.  
Close the battery cover.  
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2.3 Charging the battery  
You can charge the battery with the charging unit provided. Follow  
the steps below 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 red 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.  
2.5 Changing modes  
The camcorder can operate in three modes,  
Camcorder, Camera, and SET. Move the mode dial  
to toggle different modes.  
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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 left and right or tap the screen to  
highlight Date / Time. Press the center joystick button to  
confirm.  
2.  
Move the joystick left and right or tap the screen to  
highlight each field.  
3.  
4.  
Adjust each value by moving the joystick up, down, or  
tap the  
tap  
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. Press the center joystick button or  
to save your changes and leave the Date/  
Time menu.  
Press the Enter button to exit the menu.  
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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 left and right or tap the screen to  
highlight Language. Press the center joystick button to  
enter the Language menu.  
2.  
Move the joystick left and right or tap the screen to select  
the following languages: English, Japanese, French,  
Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, Simplified Chinese,  
Traditional Chinese, Korean, Turkish, German, Russian,  
and Arabic. Move the joystick up and down or tap  
/
to go to the previous/next page. After the  
language is selected, press the center joystick button or  
tap to confirm.  
3.  
Press the Enter button to exit the menu.  
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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 left and right or tap the screen to  
highlight Beep. Press the center joystick button to enter  
the Beep menu.  
2.  
Move the joystick left and right to select Beep Off or  
Beep On options. Press the center joystick button to  
confirm.  
Notes:  
Remove the LCD protective film to increase the  
sensitivity of the touch panel.  
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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 3.75 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:  
Taking pictures  
and focusing  
Video resolution  
Preview  
16:9 ratio  
WQVGA  
WVGA  
4:3 ratio  
720P  
1080P  
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 most  
recent file displays on the LCD screen.  
Camcorder playback  
mode indicator  
2.  
Move the joystick right and left to or tap  
select a desired video clip and press the center joystick  
/
button or  
. The video clip starts playing.  
3.  
4.  
Move the joystick left or tap  
clip and move the joystick right or tap  
forward 2x, 4x, and 8x.  
to rewind the video  
to fast  
Press the REC/ STOP button or tap  
to pause the  
video playback. Press the REC/ STOP button again or tap  
to resume the video playback.  
5.  
6.  
When viewing the video clip, move the Zoom button left  
or right to adjust the volume.  
Press the center joystick button or tap  
to stop  
playing. Tap  
playback. Tap  
2x speeds. Tap  
to view the video clip in 1/2 x slow  
twice to toggle between 1/2x and  
then tap  
to toggle among  
1/4, 1/8 & 1/16 speeds.  
7.  
Press the Playback button again to return to Camcorder  
mode.  
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8.  
During playback, press the zoom button left or right to  
adjust volume.  
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 a 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 or tap  
scroll through the images.  
/
to  
Move the Zoom button right to zoom in the picture.  
There are four direction keys appears on the LCD screen.  
You may use the joystick to pan across the picture.  
4.  
5.  
Move the joystick up fully or tap  
thumbnails of all stored images.  
to view the  
Move the joystick left and right to select an image. Move  
the joystick up and down or tap  
the previous/next page  
/
to go to  
6.  
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 a HDTV  
Read this section to learn how to show the video clips or photos on  
a HDTV. Connecting to a HDTV offers the high resolution for  
displaying the video clips or photos.  
Connect the camcorder to a HD TV as shown with the HDMI cable  
provided.  
HD in  
HDMI cable  
HD out  
Notes:  
When connected to an HDTV, dual video output is  
supported. You can view videos on the TV and operate  
the LCD panel at the same time.  
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3 Using the camcorder  
Read this section to learn how to use the camcorder.  
3.1 Camcorder mode  
Use this mode to capture video clips or record voice and store them  
on an SD card.  
3.1.1  
Camcorder mode  
Use the following picture to familiarize yourself with the  
Camcorder mode icons and symbols.  
Camcorder mode  
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Camcorder mode:  
See the table below for a description of each icon and symbol.  
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Recording time elapsed  
Memory status indicator  
: SD card in  
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Stabilizer indicator  
Dual video indicator  
Color effect indicator  
Quality indicator  
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Auto Focus (AF) lock or Manual Focus (MF)  
indicator  
/
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LED light indicator  
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Menu indicator. Tap to enter the video menu.  
Battery indicator  
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EV compensation indicator  
White balance indicator  
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Video resolution indicator  
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Camcorder mode indicator  
Zoom indicator  
3.1.2  
Using AF Lock  
The Auto Focus (AF) Lock function is used to lock focus on a  
desired image.  
1. Press the OK button to enable AF Lock. The AF Lock icon  
appears on screen.  
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2. Aim the camera on your desired subject.  
3. Press the REC button to record video or the shutter  
button to capture image.  
3.1.3  
Using Manual Focus  
The Manual Focus (MF) function is used to manually set the focus.  
1.  
Press right repeatedly until MF is displayed on screen.  
2.  
3.  
Aim the camera on your desired subject.  
Move the zoom buttons left or right to manually adjust  
focus.  
Note: To zoom in or out the image, tap the  
icon on the  
screen. The icon is displayed, move the zoom  
buttons left or right. To toggle back to MF mode, tap the  
icon again.  
4.  
Press the REC button to record video or the shutter  
button to capture image.  
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3.1.4  
Using the zoom function  
The camcorder is equipped with 5x optical zoom and 10X digital  
zoom.  
Move the Zoom button right to get closer to a subject.  
Move the Zoom button left to move away from a subject.  
3.1.5  
Using the LED light  
Use the LED light to illuminate subjects in dark environments.  
Press the LED Light button to switch on the flash light and press  
again to switch it off.  
3.1.6  
Using the Flash module, auto and force  
Use the auto and force flash module to illuminate subjects in dark  
environments when press the shutter button.  
You may switch the auto and force flash module by toggling the  
Flash button. The  
or  
displays on your camcorder when  
activated.  
3.1.7  
Using the Stabilizer function  
Use the Stabilizer function to reduce vibration caused by camcorder  
shanks during a video shoot.  
See section 4.1.5 Stabilizer”.  
3.1.8  
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.  
Camera mode  
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See the table below for a description of each icon and symbol.  
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2
Remaining number of photos  
Memory status indicator  
: SD card in  
3
4
5
Aspect ratio indicator  
Self-timer indicator  
Stabilizer indicator  
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Face tracking indicator  
Color effect indicator  
Quality indicator  
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Auto Focus (AF) lock or Manual Focus (MF)  
indicator  
/
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LED light indicator  
Flash indicator  
Menu indicator. Tap to enter the camera  
menu.  
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Battery indicator  
EV compensation indicator  
White balance indicator  
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Video resolution indicator  
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Camera mode indicator  
Zoom indicator  
3.2.2  
Using AF Lock  
See section 3.1.2 “Using AF Lock”.  
3.2.3  
Using Manual Focus  
See section 3.1.3 “Using Manual Focus”.  
3.2.4  
Using the zoom function  
See section 3.1.4 “Using the zoom function”.  
3.2.5  
Using the LED light module  
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See section 3.1.5 Using the LED light”.  
3.2.6  
Using the Flash module, auto and force  
See section 3.1.6 “Using the Flash module, auto and force”.  
3.2.7  
Using the Stabilizer function  
See section 3.1.7 “Using the Stabilizer function”.  
3.2.8  
Quick access controls  
See section 3.1.8 “Quick access controls”.  
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.  
Camcorder playback mode  
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Camcorder mode:  
See the table below for a description of each icon and symbol.  
Displays the elapsed time while playing  
the video clip  
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Fast forward icon. Tap to fast forward the  
video clip  
2
Slow motion icon. Tap to play the video in  
slow motion  
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Stop icon. Tap to stop the video.  
Pause icon. Tap to pause the video.  
Rewind icon. Tap to rewind the video.  
File protect indicator  
Camcorder playback mode icon  
Displays the file number of the video clip  
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Camera Playback mode  
Use Camera Playback mode to review all the image files stored in  
the camcorder.  
3.3.2  
Camera Playback mode icons  
Refer to the following picture to familiarize yourself with the  
Camera Playback mode icons and symbols.  
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See the table below for a description of each icon and symbol.  
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Next icon. Tap to go to the next image.  
Thumbnail icon. Tap to display images in  
thumbnail.  
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Menu icon. Tap to display the playback menu.  
Back icon. Tap to return to the previous image.  
Camera playback mode icon.  
File number indicator  
File protect indicator  
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3.4 Thumbnail mode  
When in Camera Playback or Camcorder Playback modes, move  
the joystick up or tap  
to show images as thumbnails.  
1.  
2.  
Turn on the camcorder and make sure it is in Camera  
Playback or Camcorder Playback mode.  
The most recent image /video clip displays on the screen.  
Move the joystick up or tap  
to view six thumbnail  
images /video clips on the LCD screen.  
3.  
Move the joystick left and right or tap the screen  
highlight an image or a video clip. Move the joystick up  
and down or tap  
/
to go to the  
previous/next page.  
4.  
5.  
Press the center joystick button or tap the screen to view  
the image or playback the video clip in full screen mode.  
Move the joystick up or tap  
thumbnail view.  
to return to  
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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 or tap  
to  
show the camcorder options menu.  
4.1.1.Video resolution  
Use the resolution option to determine the resolution of the  
captured video. The larger screen size requires more memory  
storage space.  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Turn the camcorder on and ensure it is in Camcorder  
mode.  
Press the Menu button or tap  
to enter the  
Camcorder menu.  
Move the joystick left and right or tap the screen to  
highlight the Resolution option. Press the center joystick  
button to display the submenu.  
4.  
Press the joystick left and right to select 1080i/60FPS,  
1080P/30FPS, 720P/60FPS, 720P/30FPS, WVGA/60FPS,  
WVGA/30FPS, or WQVGA/240FPS. Press the center  
joystick button to confirm and exit the submenu.  
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5.  
Press the Enter button to exit the menu.  
z Note:  
In 1080P mode, you can capture a photo when the  
video is recording. The still image resolution is  
2560*1440.  
4.1.2.Video quality  
There are two different levels of video quality setting. Higher  
quality video needs more memory storage space.  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Turn the camcorder on and ensure it is in Camcorder  
mode.  
Press the Menu button or tap  
to enter the  
Camcorder menu.  
Move the joystick left and right or tap the screen to  
highlight the Quality option. Press the center joystick  
button to display the submenu.  
4.  
Press the joystick left and right or tap the screen to select  
the desired option. Press the center joystick button to  
confirm and exit the submenu.  
5.  
Press the Enter button to exit the menu.  
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4.1.3.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 or tap  
to enter the  
Camcorder menu  
3.  
4.  
Move the joystick left and right or tap the screen to  
highlight the White Balance menu. Press the center  
joystick button to display the submenu.  
Move the joystick left and right or tap to select Auto,  
Sunny, Cloudy, Tungsten, or Fluorescent. Press the  
center joystick button to confirm and exit the submenu.  
5.  
Press the Enter button 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.  
2.  
3.  
Turn the camcorder on and ensure it is in Camcorder  
mode.  
Press the Menu button or tap  
to enter the  
Camcorder menu  
Move the joystick left and right or tap the screen to  
highlight the Effect menu. Press the center joystick  
button to display the submenu.  
4.  
Move the joystick left and right or tap to select Natural,  
B&W, or Sepia. Press the center joystick button to  
confirm and exit the submenu.  
5.  
Press the Enter button to exit the menu.  
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4.1.5.Stabilizer  
Use this function to reduce vibration caused by camcorder shakes  
during a video shoot.  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Turn the camcorder on and ensure it is in Camcorder  
mode.  
Press the Menu button or tap  
to enter the  
Camcorder menu  
Move the joystick left and right or tap the screen to  
highlight the Stabilizer menu. Press the center joystick  
button to display the submenu.  
4.  
Move the joystick left and right or tap to select Off or  
Stabilizer options. Press the center joystick button to  
confirm and exit the submenu.  
5.  
6.  
Press the Enter button to exit the menu.  
An icon  
displays on the screen.  
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4.1.6.Dual Video mode  
Use this function to record two deferent resolution video clips at  
same time.  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Turn the camcorder on and ensure it is in Camcorder  
mode.  
Press the Menu button or tap  
to enter the  
Camcorder menu  
Move the joystick left and right or tap the screen to  
highlight the Dual Video menu. Press the center joystick  
button to display the submenu.  
4.  
Move the joystick left and right or tap to select Off,  
1080P/WQVGA, or 720P/ WQVGA . Press the center  
joystick button to confirm and exit the submenu.  
5.  
Press the Enter button to exit the menu.  
z
Note:  
Select to capture two simultaneous video files. Use  
1080P(30fps) or WQVGA(30fps) to easily upload  
videos to YouTube or Facebook.  
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z
Note:  
When this dual video function is enabled, the still  
image resolution for 720 mode is 1280x720 and 1080  
mode is 1920x1080.  
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 or tap  
to display the Camcorder  
Playback menu.  
2.  
Move the joystick left and right or tap the screen to select  
Delete One or Delete All options.  
If you select Delete One, the playback screen appears again.  
Move the joystick right and left or tap 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, a prompt appears on screen for  
confirmation. Move the joystick left and right or tap the screen  
to select the desired option. Press the center joystick button to  
confirm. All files stored in memory will be deleted.  
3.  
Press the Menu button or tap  
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 or tap  
to display Camcorder  
Playback menu.  
2.  
3.  
Move the joystick left and right or tap the screen to select  
Protect menu. Press the center joystick button to display  
the submenu.  
Then playback screen appears again. Move the joystick or  
tap  
/
to locate the file you want to protect.  
to protect  
icon is displayed to show  
Press the center joystick button or tap  
or unprotect the file. A lock  
that the file is protected.  
4.  
Press the Menu button again or tap  
menu.  
to exit the  
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  
This camcorder includes an Autoplay function, which plays each  
video clip in turn.  
1.  
Turn the camcorder on and ensure it is in Camcorder  
mode. Press the Playback button and then press the  
Menu button or tap  
to display Camcorder  
Playback menu.  
2.  
3.  
Move the joystick left and right or tap the screen to select  
Autoplay menu. Press the center joystick button to  
display the submenu.  
Move the joystick right and left or tap the screen to select  
the desired options. Press the center joystick button to  
confirm.  
4.  
Press the Menu button again or tap  
menu.  
to exit the  
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4.3 Camera menu  
In Camera mode, press the Menu button to show the Camera  
Options menu.  
4.3.1 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 or tap  
to enter the Camera  
menu  
3.  
4.  
Move the joystick left and right or tap the screen to  
highlight the Resolution menu. Press the center joystick  
button to display the submenu.  
Move the joystick left and right to select from 12M, 10M,  
5M, 2M, 10M burst or 2M burst. Press the center joystick  
button to confirm.  
5.  
Press the Enter button to exit the menu.  
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4.3.2 Photo Quality  
There are two different levels of video quality setting. Higher  
quality video needs more memory storage space.  
1.  
2.  
Turn the camcorder on and ensure it is in Camera mode.  
Press the Menu button or tap  
to enter the Camera  
menu.  
3.  
4.  
Move the joystick left and right or tap the screen to  
highlight the Quality option. Press the center joystick  
button to display the submenu.  
Press the joystick left and right or tap the screen to select  
the desired option. Press the center joystick button to  
confirm and exit the submenu.  
5.  
Press the Enter button to exit the menu.  
4.3.3 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 or tap  
to enter the Camera  
menu.  
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3.  
4.  
Move the joystick left and right or tap the screen to  
highlight the White Balance option. Press the center  
joystick button to display the submenu.  
Move the joystick left and right to select Auto, Sunny,  
Cloudy, Tungsten, or Fluorescent. Press the center  
joystick button to confirm.  
5.  
Press the Enter button to exit the menu.  
4.3.4 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 or tap  
to enter the Camera  
menu.  
3.  
4.  
Move the joystick left and right or tap the screen to  
highlight the Effect menu. Press the center joystick  
button to display the submenu.  
Move the joystick left and right or tap to select Natural,  
B&W, or Sepia. Press the center joystick button to  
confirm and exit the submenu.  
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5.  
Press the Enter button to exit the menu.  
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 or tap  
to enter the Camera  
menu.  
3.  
4.  
Move the joystick left and right or tap the screen to  
highlight the Self-timer menu. Press the center joystick  
button to display the submenu.  
Move the joystick left and right or tap to select Off, 5  
seconds, or 10 seconds options. Press the center joystick  
button to confirm.  
5.  
Press the Enter button to exit the menu.  
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4.3.6 Aspect Ratio  
Use the aspect ratio function to adjust the aspect ratio of the  
display.  
1.  
2.  
Turn the camcorder on and ensure it is in Camera mode.  
Press the Menu button or tap  
to enter the Camera  
menu.  
3.  
4.  
Move the joystick left and right or tap the screen to  
highlight the Aspect Ratio menu. Press the center joystick  
button to display the submenu.  
Move the joystick left and right or tap to select 4:3, 16:9,  
or 3:2 options. Press the center joystick button to confirm.  
5.  
Press the Enter button to exit the menu.  
4.3.7 Face Detection  
Use the face detection function to detect faces to capture photo.  
1.  
2.  
Turn the camcorder on and ensure it is in Camera mode.  
Press the Menu button or tap  
to enter the Camera  
menu.  
3.  
Move the joystick left and right or tap the screen to  
highlight the Face Detection menu. Press the center  
joystick button to display the submenu.  
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4.  
Move the joystick left and right or tap to select on or off.  
Press the center joystick button to confirm.  
5.  
Press the Enter button 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 or tap  
menu.  
to display the Camera Playback  
2.  
Move the joystick left and right or tap the screen to select  
Delete One or Delete All options.  
If you select Delete One, the playback screen appears again.  
Move the joystick right and left or tap to locate  
the file you want to delete and press the center joystick button  
or tap to confirm.  
/
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If you select Delete All, a prompt appears on screen for  
confirmation. Move the joystick left and right or tap the screen  
to select the desired option. Press the center joystick button to  
confirm. All files stored in memory will be deleted.  
3.  
Press the Menu button or tap  
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 lock files to prevent accidental deletion.  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Turn the camcorder on and ensure it is in Camera mode.  
Press the Playback button and then press the Menu  
button or tap  
to display Camera Playback menu.  
Move the joystick left and right or tap the screen to select  
Protect menu. Press the center joystick button to display  
the submenu.  
Then playback screen appears again. Move the joystick or  
tap  
/
to locate the file you want to protect.  
to protect  
icon is displayed to show  
Press the center joystick button or tap  
or unprotect the file. A lock  
that the file is protected.  
4.  
Press the Menu button again or tap  
menu.  
to exit the  
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 displays each  
image in turn with a regular interval between pictures.  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Turn the camcorder on and ensure it is in Camera mode.  
Press the Playback button and then press the Menu  
button or tap  
to display Camera Playback menu.  
Move the joystick left and right or tap the screen to select  
Autoplay menu. Press the center joystick button to  
display the submenu.  
Move the joystick right and left or tap the screen to select  
the desired options. Press the center joystick button to  
confirm. The images are displayed automatically.  
4.  
Press the Menu button again or tap  
menu.  
to exit the  
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4.5 System menu  
The system menu is used to configure miscellaneous camcorder  
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 left and right or tap highlight the Auto  
Power Off option. Press the center joystick button to  
display the submenu.  
3.  
Move the joystick left and right or tap to select Off, 5  
minute, or 10 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 left and right or tap to highlight the TV  
standard option. Press the center joystick button to  
display the submenu.  
3.  
Move the joystick left and right or tap 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 left and right or tap to highlight the  
Format option. Press the center joystick button to display  
the submenu.  
3.  
Move the joystick left and right or tap 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 left and right 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 left and right 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  
1/2.3” CMOS 10.0 Megapixel sensor  
10.0 Megapixel  
Active pixels  
Storage media Internal: Built-in 128MB Flash Memory  
External: SD Card (Up to SDHC 16GB  
Class6)  
Sensor  
Auto  
sensitivity  
Color effects Natural/B&W/Sepia  
12X Optical zoom lens  
Wide: F1.85, f=6.3mm  
Tele: F3.1, f=75.6mm (36-428mm  
equivalent to 35mm)  
Lens  
9G13E with ND filter  
Normal: 10cm ~ inf. (Wide) 90cm ~inf.  
(Tele)  
Focus range  
Macro: 10cm ~ 90cm  
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General  
Still image  
Formats: JPEG (EXIF2.2), DCF  
Resolution: 2M, 5M, 10M, 12M, 20M  
(Firmware interpolation)  
Continuous Shots: 10M, Max. 7  
photos/sec; 2M, Max. 30 photos/sec.  
Movie clips  
Zoom  
Format: H.264 (MOV)  
Resolution: WQVGA (240fps), WVGA  
(30fps), WVGA (60fps), 720p (30fps), 720p  
(60fps), 1080p (30fps)  
Movie: 12X Optical Zoom, 10X Digital  
Zoom  
Camera: 12X Optical zoom, 10X Digital  
zoom  
Playback: Still Image (8X)  
TFT Monitor 3.0” TFT (960 x 240 pixels) (16:9)  
Effective Range: 0.5m ~ 1m  
Mode: On / Off  
LED light  
(Video)  
Mode: Auto / Forced / Off  
Strobe  
(Camera)  
White balance Auto/Sunny/Cloudy/Tungsten/  
Fluorescent  
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General  
EV  
-2.0 EV~+2.0 EV  
compensation  
Self-timer  
Off, 5, 10 seconds  
PC interface  
MSDC: USB 2.0 (high speed)  
TV out format NTSC/PAL/ HDMI  
Shutter  
Still: 1/2-1/2000  
Video: 1/30-1/4000  
Auto power  
off  
Off, 5 min., 10 min  
Li-Ion battery NP-120 battery/DC-in via  
USB  
Power supply  
Dimension  
Weight  
67 (W) x 71.6 (H) x 128.7 (D) mm  
Approx. 328+-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 batteries.)  
The batteries  
have no power.  
Please charge  
the battery.  
The camcorder The auto power off  
suddenly turns function was  
Turn the power  
on again.  
off.  
enabled.  
Please charge the  
battery.  
(See 2.3 Charging  
The camcorder 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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Problem  
Possible Cause  
Solution  
The camcorder The camcorder is  
turns off when running out of  
Please charge  
the battery.  
g the battery)  
capturing  
battery power.  
image using  
self-timer.  
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.  
(See 3.2.2 Using  
AF Lock ).  
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Problem  
Possible Cause  
Solution  
Memory card  
cannot be  
used.  
The memory  
card is protected.  
Unlock the  
memory card.  
The memory  
card contains  
non-DCF images  
taken by other  
camcorders.  
Format the  
memory card.  
(See 4.5.4 Forma  
t.) Before  
formatting the  
card, ensure you  
back up the  
files.  
The SD card  
speed is too low.  
You can set the  
video or photo  
to lower quality.  
All buttons are Short circuit  
Remove the  
inactive.  
occurred when  
connecting the  
camcorder with  
other devices.  
batteries from  
the camcorder  
and insert again.  
SDHC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.  
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Website:  
Please visit our website at www.dxgusa.com for  
any product updates or special announcements.  
You can also check out our online support desk  
where you can register your product, send emails  
to our technical support, and find a list of  
frequently asked questions (FAQs).  
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