DXG-587V HD
User’s Manual
DXG USA
Table of Contents
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2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
Introduction
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
System requirements
Features
Unpacking the camcorder
About the camcorder
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Copyright ........................................................................... v
Precautions ...................................................................... vi
Before You Start ............................................................. viii
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Front view
Top view
Bottom view
Right view
Left view
Back view
Adjusting the LCD display
About the LEDs
1.4.1
1.4.2
1.4.3
1.4.4
1.4.5
1.4.6
1.4.7
1.4.8
Getting started
Inserting an SD card
Inserting the battery
Charging the battery
Turning on/ off the camcorder
Changing modes
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2.6
Before you start
2.9
2.10
2.11
Connecting to a computer
Connecting to a standard TV
Connecting to an HDTV
Using the camcorder
3.1
Camcorder and voice recorder mode
Shoot/Playback video
Taking/viewing pictures
Taking a still picture
Viewing images
Shooting a video clip
Playing the video clip
Setting the date and time
Setting the language
Setting the beep
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Camcorder and voice recorder mode
Using the macro function
Using the AF Lock
Using the Manual Focus
Using the zoom function
Using the LED light
Using the Flash module
Using the Stabilizer function
Quick access controls
2.6.1
2.6.2
2.6.3
2.7.1
2.7.2
2.8.1
2.8.2
2.7
2.8
3.1.1
3.1.2
3.1.3
3.1.4
3.1.5
3.1.6
3.1.7
3.1.8
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3.2
Camera mode
Camcorder Playback mode
Camera Playback mode
Thumbnail mode
Using the menus
Camcorder menu
Camera Playback mode icons
Camcorder Playback mode icons
Camera mode icons
Using the macro function
Using the AF Lock
Using the Manual Focus
Using the zoom function
Using the LED light module
Using the flash module
Using the Stabilizer function
Quick access controls
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White balance
Video resolution
Quality
Color effect
Night mode
Stabilizer
Capture mode
Delete
3.3
3.4
3.5
4.1
3.2.1
3.2.2
3.2.3
3.2.4
3.2.5
3.2.6
3.2.7
3.2.8
3.2.9
3.3.1
3.4.1
4.1.1.
4.1.2.
4.1.3.
4.1.4.
4.1.5.
4.1.6.
4.1.7.
4.2.1
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4.2
Camcorder playback menu
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Protect
Autoplay
4.3
Camera menu
4.4
Camera playback menu
4.2.2
4.2.3
4.3.1
4.3.2
4.3.3
4.3.4
4.3.5
4.4.1
4.4.2
4.4.3
4.4.4
Delete
Protect
Autoplay
DPOF
System menu
White balance
Resolution
Color effect
Night mode
Self timer
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Specifications .................................................................. 65
Troubleshooting .............................................................. 68
Setting the beep
Auto power off
TV standard
Format
Default
Language
Frequency
Date/time
4.5.1
4.5.2
4.5.3
4.5.4
4.5.5
4.5.6
4.5.7
4.5.8
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4.5
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
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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.