DXG Technology Camcorder DXG 599V User Manual

DXG-599V TWIST HD  
User’s Manual  
DXG USA  
 
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  
battery 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  
and 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.  
Do not short the battery terminals. The battery could overheat.  
Do not attempt to split or peel the outer casing.  
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Remove the battery if the camera is not going to be used for a  
long time. If the battery is left unused for more than 3 months,  
you need to charge the battery before use.  
Before You Start  
Taking test shots  
Before using this camcorder/camera in any important occasion  
(such as a wedding ceremony or an overseas trip), do 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:  
Windows® 7 / Vista / XP SP2 operating system  
Intel® / AMD Dual-Core CPU or higher  
At least 1 GB of RAM or higher  
At least DirectX 9 video card, DirectX 10 is recommended  
Standard USB 1.1 port or higher  
At least 2GB or greater available hard disk  
z Note:  
A USB 1.1 port will enable you to transfer files to and from  
your host PC, but transfer speeds will be faster with a USB 2.0  
port.  
1.2 Features  
The camcorder offers a variety of features and functions including:  
Full HD 1080p (30fps.)  
5MP Still Camera  
3.5 TFT LCD (16:9)  
HDMI Interface  
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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.  
Camcorder  
Pouch  
Quick Start Guide  
USB AV cable  
Battery charger  
Li-ion battery  
Mini NP-40  
HDMI cable  
Power cord  
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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.  
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SEE BELOW FOR A DESCRIPTION OF EACH BUTTON:  
DEL Button  
Press DEL button to delete files when you’re in Camcorder or  
Camera mode.  
Lock Button  
In Camera or Camcorder mode, press Lock button to “lock” mode.  
Left/Right Navigation Buttons  
When in Camcorder or Camera Mode:  
Press LEFT/RIGHT buttons to zoom.  
When in Photo Playback Mode:  
Press LEFT/RIGHT buttons to view picture files.  
When in Video Playback Mode:  
Press LEFT/RIGHT buttons to view video files.  
While Video is playing:  
Press and hold LEFT/RIGHT buttons to rewind or fast-forward.  
In Delete Mode:  
Press LEFT/RIGHT buttons to:  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Cancel delete  
Delete One File  
Delete All Files  
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Up/Down Navigation Buttons  
In Camcorder Mode:  
Press UP or DOWN buttons to change video resolution. On the  
upper-left corner of LCD, you will see either 1080p HD, 720p60  
Sports Mode, HD720p, WVGA, QVGA as you press up or down  
In Camera Mode:  
Press UP/DOWN buttons to change resolution. On the upper-left  
corner, you will see 5M or 16M still picture resolution as you press  
up or down button  
In Video/Photo Playback Mode:  
Press DOWN button to view or enter the 3x2 thumbnail mode.  
While Video is Playing:  
Press UP/DOWN buttons to adjust volume.  
MODE Button  
Press this button to change between CAMCORDER, CAMERA or  
SET MODES  
CAMCORDER MODE is indicated by camcorder icon on the  
upper-left corner of the LCD  
CAMERA MODE is indicated by a camera icon on the  
upper-left corner of the LCD.  
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PLAYBACK Button  
In Video and Camera modes, press to enter the playback mode.  
REC/OK or MIDDLE Navigational Button  
When in Camcorder Mode:  
Press to start or stop video recording.  
When in Camera Mode:  
Press to take a picture.  
In Settings Mode:  
Press to Confirm selection.  
In Delete Mode:  
Press to confirm selection (cancel, delete one, delete all)  
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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 card, and configuring preliminary settings.  
2.1 Inserting the memory card (sold separately)  
A memory card can be installed in the camcorder to provide  
additional storage space for still images, video clips, or other files.  
1.  
Flip open the SD card slot as shown below. Then insert an SD  
card into the slot until it locks into place.  
Make sure that camcorder is off before inserting an SD card.  
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2.2 Inserting the battery  
This camcorder is designed to use a rechargeable Li-ion battery.  
Only use the battery supplied or similar battery 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.  
Using both thumbs; push down and slide the battery  
compartment cover, as shown below, to open the battery  
compartment.  
2.  
Insert the battery. Make sure that the + and – symbols on the  
battery match with the + and – symbols on your camcorder.  
3.  
Slide back in place the battery compartment 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.  
2.  
Connect one end of the  
power cord to the charging  
unit and then plug the  
other end to the wall outlet.  
The red LED lights up to  
indicate the battery is charging.  
After full charge, the LED turns  
to green.  
Approximate charging time is 240 minutes with a charger and a  
USB connection.  
z Note:  
Actual charging time depends on current battery capacity  
and charging conditions.  
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2.4 Turning on/off the camcorder  
Rotate the LCD display CLOCKWISE to turn the camcorder ON.  
Rotate to original position the LCD to turn off the camcorder.  
Note: Do not rotate LCD counterclockwise from original position as this  
may damage the LCD.  
2.5 Connecting to TV using a USB/AV cable  
To view pictures or videos from a TV, connect the camcorder to a  
TV using the supplied USB/AV cable as shown in the illustration.  
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2.6 Connecting to PC using a USB/AV cable  
Connect the camcorder to a computer using the supplied USB/AV  
cable as shown in the illustration.  
2.7 Connecting to TV using an HDMI cable  
You can also connect the camcorder to a TV using the HDMI cable.  
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2.8 Before you start  
Before you start using the camcorder, some basic settings such as  
date and time and beep function need to be configured.  
2.8.1  
Setting the date and time  
To adjust the date and time, do the following:  
1.  
Turn on the camcorder, and press MODE button to SET.  
2.  
3.  
Use the UP/DOWN Navigation Button to select Date / Time  
and press the REC/OK or middle Navigation Button to enter  
the DATE/TIME options.  
To adjust each field item, use the left/right Navigation Button  
to select the field (YEAR, MONTH, DAY, HOUR, MINUTE,  
SEC)  
4.  
5.  
6.  
Use the up/down Navigation Button to adjust the value.  
Repeat steps 3-4 to adjust other fields.  
Press the REC/OK or middle Navigation Button to save your  
changes.  
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2.8.2  
Setting the beep  
To adjust the beep, do the following:  
1.  
2.  
Turn on the camcorder, and move the mode dial to SET.  
Use UP/Down Navigational button to Select VOLUME.  
3.  
Press Left/Right navigational button to select OFF/ON  
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3 Using the camcorder  
3.1 Recording videos  
To record a video, do the following:  
1.  
Turn on the camcorder and press MODE button to  
CAMCORDER mode.  
2.  
3.  
Press UP/DOWN navigational button to change video  
resolution: 1080p, 720p60, HD720p, WVGA, QVGA  
Press REC/OK or middle navigational button to start  
recording.  
While recording a video, press LEFT/RIGHT  
navigational button to zoom in or out.  
NOTE: ZOOM is disabled when in 1080p or QVGA video  
resolution.  
4.  
To stop video recording, press the REC/OK or middle  
navigational button again.  
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The Video Recording Screen  
Icon  
Description  
Indicates the camcorder is currently in  
Video mode.  
Indicates the video resolution.  
When red Key icon is on, this indicates that  
it is locked in Camcorder mode.  
Zoom (Only for 720p, WVGA)  
Indicates the amount of battery power left.  
Indicates memory left in SD card.  
SD icon on the LCD indicates that files are  
recorded to SD Card.  
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3.2 Playing videos  
To play back videos, do the following:  
1.  
2.  
While in CAMCORDER MODE, press the PLAY button to  
enter the playback mode.  
Use the left/right Navigational Button to browse the recorded  
videos.  
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Press Down Navigational Button to enter thumbnail  
mode. In the thumbnail mode, use the left/right  
Navigation Button to select the desired thumbnail  
and press the middle Navigation Button to view the  
video in full screen.  
3.  
Press the REC/OK or middle Navigational Button to play the  
selected video clip.  
To pause during playback, press the Record/OK Button. To  
resume, press the Record Button again.  
To rewind/fast forward during playback, press and hold  
the left/right Navigational Button.  
To adjust the volume during playback, use the Up/Down  
navigational Button.  
4.  
5.  
To stop playback, press the middle navigational Button.  
Press Play button again to return to Camcorder mode.  
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The Video Playback Screen  
Icon  
1/6  
Description  
Indicates the camcorder is currently in  
Video Playback mode.  
Indicates the number of recorded files.  
Indicates the length of current video clip.  
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3.2.1  
Deleting One Video File  
The Delete One selection allows you to delete an individual file  
from your camcor
To delete a file, do the following:  
1.  
When in Camcorder Mode, press the PLAY button to enter the  
playback mode.  
2.  
3.  
Use the left/right Navigation Button to select video file.  
Press DEL button to enter Delete mode and bring up the  
delete options/icons:  
X: Cancel Delete  
Trash Can with 1item: Delete 1  
Trash Can with multiple items: Delete All  
4.  
Press Right Navigational button to select Trash Can with 1  
item icon.  
5.  
6.  
7.  
Press the middle Navigation Button to delete the file.  
Repeat steps 2-5 to delete other files.  
Press Play button to return to Camcorder mode.  
z Note:  
Once deleted, files cannot be recovered. Make sure files are  
transferred to the computer or saved to another storage  
device.  
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3.2.2  
Delete All Video Files  
The Delete all selection allows you to delete all files from your  
camcorder.  
To delete all files, do the following:  
1.  
When in Camcorder Mode, press the PLAY button to enter the  
playback mode.  
2.  
Press DEL button to enter Delete mode and bring up the  
delete options/icons:  
X: Cancel Delete  
Trash Can with 1item: Delete 1  
Trash Can with multiple items: Delete All  
3.  
Press Right Navigational button to select Trash Can with  
multiple items icon.  
4.  
5.  
Press the middle Navigation Button to delete all files file.  
Press Play button to return to Camcorder mode.  
z Note:  
Once deleted, files cannot be recovered. Make sure the files  
are transferred to the computer or saved to another storage  
device.  
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3.3 Shooting photos  
To shoot a photo, do the following:  
1.  
2.  
Turn on the camcorder by twisting the LCD clockwise.  
Press the MODE button to Camera mode.  
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You can opt to change the resolution before taking a  
picture by pressing the Up/Down navigational  
Button  
i.  
5M  
ii.  
16M  
3.  
4.  
Press the REC/OK or middle navigational button to take the  
picture.  
To adjust the camera, you may:  
Press Left/Right the navigational button to adjust zoom.  
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The Photo Shooting Screen  
Icon  
Description  
Indicates the camcorder is currently in  
Camera mode.  
Indicates the image size. Select 5M or 16M.  
Indicates the amount of battery power left.  
Indicates that files are saved to SD card  
Indicates the number of shots left.  
5M/16M  
SD  
Indicates the current zoom status.  
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3.4 Viewing photos  
To view photos, do the following:  
1.  
2.  
While in CAMERA MODE, press the Play Button to enter the  
Photo Playback.  
Use the left/right Navigation Button to browse photos.  
Press DOWN Navigational Button to enter the thumbnail  
mode. In the thumbnail mode, use the left/right Navigation  
Button to select the desired thumbnail and press the middle  
Navigation Button to view the photo in full screen.  
3.  
Press the Playback Button again to return to Camera mode.  
The Photo Playback Screen  
No.  
1
Icon  
Description  
Indicates unit is in Playback mode  
Indicates number of saved files.  
2
1/6  
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3.4.1  
Delete One Photo File  
The Delete One selection allows you to delete an individual file  
from your camcorder.  
To delete a photo file, do the following:  
1.  
When in Camera Mode, press the PLAY button to enter the  
playback mode.  
2.  
3.  
Use the left/right Navigation Button to select photo file.  
Press DEL button to enter Delete mode and bring up the  
delete options/icons:  
X: Cancel Delete  
Trash Can with 1item: Delete 1  
Trash Can with multiple items: Delete All  
4.  
5.  
6.  
7.  
Press Right button to select Trash Can with 1 item icon.  
Press the middle Navigation Button to delete the file.  
Repeat steps 2-5 to delete other files.  
Press Play button to return to Camera mode.  
z Note:  
Once deleted, files cannot be recovered. Make sure files are  
transferred to the computer or saved to another storage  
device.  
 
3.4.2  
Delete All Photo Files  
The Delete all selection allows you to delete all files from your  
camcorder.  
To delete all files, do the following:  
6.  
When in Camcorder Mode, press the PLAY button to enter the  
playback mode.  
7.  
Press DEL button to enter Delete mode and bring up the  
delete options/icons:  
X: Cancel Delete  
Trash Can with 1item: Delete 1  
Trash Can with multiple items: Delete All  
8.  
Press Right Navigational button to select Trash Can with  
multiple items icon.  
9.  
Press the middle Navigation Button to delete all files file.  
10. Press Play button to return to Camera mode.  
z Note:  
Once deleted, files cannot be recovered. Make sure the files  
are transferred to the computer or saved to another storage  
device.  
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3.5 Settings  
To access the System menu, do the following:  
1.  
2.  
Press MODE button until to l to SET.  
Use the Down Navigational Button to select the desired  
option.  
a.  
VOLUME/BEEP: Press Left or Right navigational  
button to turn off/on BEEP  
b. TV STANDARD: Press Left or Right navigational  
button to select PAL or NTSC. Select NTSC is for  
USA.  
c.  
FREQUENCY: Press Left or Right navigation button  
to select 50Hz or 60Hz. Select 60Hz for USA.  
d. FORMAT: Press REC/OK or center navigational  
button to format your SD card. WARNING:  
Formatting your SD card will erase all your files.  
e.  
f.  
DATE /TIME: Please refer to 2.8.1. for setting  
date/time.  
QUALITY: Press Left or Right navigational button  
to select Super Fine or Fine.  
The following are available on the Setting Options  
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Appendix  
Specifications  
General  
Imaging sensor  
Active pixels  
1/3.2” CMOS 5.0Megapixel Sensor  
5.0 Megapixel  
Internal: Built-in 128MB Flash Memory  
SD Card (Up to SDHC 32GB Class6)  
Available memory storage is 78MB.  
Storage media  
Lens  
F2.8, f=4.76mm Fixed Lens  
Focus range  
Still image  
5feet-infinity  
Format: JPEG (EXIF 2.2), DCF  
Resolution: 5M, 16M  
Movie clips  
Zoom  
Format: H.264 (AVI)  
Resolution: 1080p 30fps, 720p 60fps, 720p  
30fps, WVGA 60fps, QVGA 120fps  
Video: 4X digital  
Camera: 4X digital  
Note: Zoom not available on 1080p and  
QVGA)  
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General  
TFT monitor  
White balance  
3.5” TFT (960 x 240 pixels) (16:9)  
Auto  
PC interface  
TV out format  
Shutter speed  
USB 2.0 (High Speed)  
NTSC / PAL via HDMI or AV cable  
Video: 1/30 ~ 1/2000 sec.  
Still: 2 ~ 1/4000 sec.  
Power supply  
Li-ion Battery NP-40  
SDHC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.  
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To transfer files to your PC:  
1) Turn the camera on.  
2) Connect the USB cable. (The LCD will go blank this is normal).  
3) A window pops-up giving options for viewing and copying files.  
4) Choose an option from the pop-up window to upload files.  
5) If Windows does not pop-up a window with a removable disk  
letter, do the following,  
First, click on start and then double click on my computer. Look for  
a new removable drive icon. The actual drive letter will vary  
depending on the number of drives you have. You can tell which  
icon represents the camera, because plugging and unplugging the  
USB cable causes the removable drive icon to appear and disappear.  
Double click on the removable disk letter and your files are in the  
innermost folder, the folder is labeled DCIM, double click it to open  
the folder; you have now located your files. Next you will see a  
100media Folder , you will now see all your files.  
XP/Vista/Windows7 will ask you what you want to do next, copy  
pictures to a folder, type name for the group of pictures, view as a  
slideshow of images, or print the pictures; select copy and  
XP/Vista/Windows7 will prompt you to the following actions.  
Also, search self help for file transfer procedure for your camera  
model.  
 
Website:  
Please visit our website at ww.dxgusa.com for  
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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).  
DXG USA  
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