DXG-301V Video Camera User's Manual Ver 2.0 July 2004 Contents Getting Started Attention Safety Precautions...........................................................................................3 Before You Start................................................................................................3 Important Notices ....................................................................................................4 Package Contents .............................................................................................5 Preparing Your Camera Features Overview Front...........................................................................................................................6 Left..............................................................................................................................7 Rear..............................................................................................................................8 LCD..............................................................................................................................9 Batteries................................. ...............................................................................10 AC Adapter............................................................................................................11 Memory Internal vs. External Memory ............................................................................12 Memory Card Use .................................................................................................12 Memory Card Handling..........................................................................................13 Troubleshooting......................................................................................................14 Wrist Strap ...........................................................................................................15 Using Your Camera Power and LED Indicators............................................................................16 Practice .................................................................................................17 Setup Date and Time .........................................................................................20 Language .......................................................................................................20 Setup Menu Navigation.......................................................................................21 Video Video Indicators....................................................................................2 3 Recording Video.............................................................................................24 Display Toggle ...................................................................................................25 Resolution ...................................................................................................25 Quality .........................................................................................................25 1 Audio.........................................................................................................................25 White Balance ...................................................................................................25 Video Menu Navigation...........................................................................................27 Still Photos Still Indicators .........................................................................................................27 Taking Pictures...................................................................................................28 LCD Display Indicators...........................................................................................28 Flash..................................................................................................................29 Self-Timer...............................................................................................................29 Resolution.........................................................................................................29 Quality..................................................................................................................29 Scenes............................................................................................................30 White Balance...................................................................................................31 Exposure Value.......................................................................................................31 Metering...................................................................................................31 ISO .........................................................................................................................33 Still Menu Navigation...........................................................................................33 Viewing Videos and Photos Camera Playback Playback Indicators....................................................................................35 Display Toggle.............................................................................................36 Thumbnails...................................................................................................36 Vo l u m e ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 3 6 View Photos................................................................................................37 View Videos.............................................................................................37 Delete.......................................................................................................37 Protect/Unprotect..............................................................................................37 S l i d e s h o w... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 3 8 DPOF......................................................................................................................38 Removable Device........................................................................................38 Playback Menu Navigation.....................................................................39 TV-Out.............................................................................................................44 Camera Driver.......................................................................................46 Applications.............................................................................................47 File Transfers ...............................................................................................49 A. Specifications..............................................................................................50 B. System Requirements.................................................................................51 C. NTSC & PAL Countries.................................................................................52 2 Appendices Attention Safety Precautions This product is a precision electronic device. Do not attempt to service this camera by yourself, Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Read the familiarization information and important notices below before operating the camera. Before You Start About this manual. This manual assumes basic digital photography knowledge. It is not a "how-to" guide to digital photography. It is an owner's manual. Discussions of photographic and image processing techniques are beyond the scope of this manual. Please consult other sources. Test the camera. Before taking pictures formally with the DXG-301V camera, take time to get acquainted with the product's features and functions. Test the camera before formal recording to ensure that it functions well. Any loss caused by the malfunction of this camera (such as costs of photography or any loss of benefit generated by the photography) is not the manufacturer's responsibility and no compensation will be given for it. Copyright information Unless agreed to by the owner, all pictures taken with this camera should not be used in violation of copyright law. Moreover, when restrictions are in place, you may not record any live performance, improvisation or exhibits even for personal purpose. Any transfer of pictures or use of memory card with data must be conducted under the constraints of copyright law. Please observe others' privacy, unlawful use of this device may result in penalties. Notes on the LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Exercise extreme caution with the LCD fluid if the LCD display is damaged. Please follow these emergency procedures if any of the following occurs: 1. If the liquid makes contact with the skin, wipe liquid from the skin with a cloth and wash thoroughly with water. 2. If the liquid gets into the eye, rinse with water immediately for at least 15 minutes and receive treatment as soon as possible. 3. If the liquid is accidentally swallowed, rinse mouth with water, drink a large amount of water and induce vomiting. Seek medical treatment as soon as possible. 3 Important Notices This product consists of intricate electrical parts. To ensure proper performance, hold the camera steady when taking pictures. Do not use or place the camera in the following locations: 1. Damp and dusty places. 2. Sealed vehicles, direct sunlight exposure areas, or places with extremely high temperatures or heat. 3. High-vibration environments. 4. Locations full of smoke, oil fumes, or steam. 5. Strong magnetic fields. 6. Rainy or snowy environments. Do not open the battery cover when the power is on. Always turn the power off first to avoid damage to sensitive electronic circuits. If water gets into the camera, turn the power OFF and remove the batteries immediately. Basic care: 1. If the lens, LCD display or viewfinder surfaces become dirty, use lens brush or soft cloth to clean. Do not touch the lens with fingers. 2. Avoid scratching the lens, the LCD display or viewfinder surface. Do not allow solid objects to come into contact the camera. 3. Do not use any detergent or volatile solutions which could cause the camera case and the paint to dissolve or distort. Use soft cloth only. 4 Contents Carefully unpack and inspect package contents. Make sure the following items are inside. If anything is missing or damaged, please contact your vendor immediately. 1. DXG-301V Camera 4. AA Alkaline Batteries x 4 7. AC Adapter (Optional) 2. USB Cable 5. Software CD (incl. Camera Driver) 3. TV-OUT Cable 6. User's Manual 5 Getting to Know Your Camera Front (1) Lens (2) Photo Sensor (3) Self-Timer LED (4) (5) (6) Flash Microphone Wrist Strap Shutter button (Top) Press the Shutter button to take a picture or to start recording a video. (First you must press the Power button.) Menu button (Top) Press the MENU button in the Still, Video, and Playback modes, and the operation menus for each of these modes appears on the LCD display. Flash button (Top) Press the button to toggle between flash modes 6 Left (1) (2) (3) (4) Mode Display Button Speaker Fast Forward Playback/Stop/Self-timer Button (5) Fast Rewind (6) LCD Display (7) SD Memory Card Slot (8) (9) (10) (11) Battery Silo Battery Cover Latch Tripod Socket Flash Button (12) MENU Button (13) Shutter Button DISPLAY button Press this button to toggle between display modes. RWD, PLAY/STOP and FWD buttons In the Playback mode, press these buttons to reverse, play, stop, forward. In the Still mode, the PLAY/STOP button acts as the Self-timer button. 7 Rear (1) (2) (3) (4) Status LED Multi-Select Button Connector Cover TV-OUT Port (5) (6) (7) (8) USB Port DC-in Jack Mode Buttons Power Button Multi-Select Button Use this button to access the menus and perform digital zoom and volume adjustment. Mode Buttons Press these buttons to switch to Video, Still, Setup, and Playback modes. 8 Rotating the LCD Display Open the camera's LCD display. The rotation directions and stop positions of the LCD display are as follows: Open Clockwise 90 degrees clockwise Counterclockwise Counterclockwise 90 degrees counterclockwise 180 degrees counterclockwise Do not rotate the LCD display past its stop positions. 9 Batteries AA Alkaline batteries typically last for 1.5 hours of continuous use. Longer run times are possible using AA NiMH or AA Lithium batteries. Always keep a spare set of fresh batteries on hand. See AC Adapter section for using an AC adapter as an alternative power source. Loading Batteries Press the battery cover latch. Slide the battery cover open as indicated by the arrow. Insert the batteries as indicated on the inside cover. Close and lock the battery ...