DXG-506V User’s Manual
Welcome Thank you for purchasing the DXG-506V digital video camera. This easy-to-follow manual shows you how to use your new DXG-506V digital video camera and install the included software. You'll find clear instructions on how to take pictures, record videos and sound, play MP3 files, and use the 506V as a Web camera. Instructions on using the software to transfer photos and video segments from the camera into your computer are also provided.
Index 1. Attention .............................................................................................. 4 Safety Issues ................................................................................................................ 4 Before You Start............................................................................................................ 4 Operational Procedures................................................................................................ 4 Package Contents ..
MP3 Mode.................................................................................................................. 26 MP3 Mode Screen Icon Description ........................................................................ 27 Play MP3 ................................................................................................................. 28 Repeat Play ............................................................................................................. 28 Select a File.............
1. Attention Please read this manual carefully before using the camera. Follow the instructions in this manual to avoid damaging the camera. Safety Issues To reduce the risk of fire, do not store this product under direct sunlight. This product is a precision electronic device. Do not attempt to service this DV camera yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. The CD that comes with the product is designed for PC only.
2. In sealed vehicles, in direct sunlight, or in any areas with extremely high temperatures. 3. Turbulent or high-vibration environments. 4. Areas with smoke, oil fumes or steam. 5. Locations subject to strong magnetic fields. 6. Rainy or snowy environments. ●Do not open the battery cover when the power is on. ●If water enters the camera, turn the power OFF and remove the batteries immediately. ●How to maintain your digital video camera: 1.
2 Getting to Know Your Digital Video Camera Digital Video Camera Overview Top View: 1. Microphone 2.
Front View: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Lens Self-timer LED Flash USB Port – You can connect the camera to a computer via the USB port. You can then transfer photos, video or audio from the camera to the computer or use the camera as a PC camera.
Back View: 1. 4-Way Multi-function Button-In all modes, this selects directions such as Up, Down, Left, Right and other special functions. 2. Shutter Button- Press to take pictures in Capture mode, and to start & stop recording videos or voices in Video or Voice mode. 3. Dual Color LED (Power LED/Busy LED)-When the digital video camera is turned on, the LED will turn green. When the digital video camera is busy, the LED will turn red. 4.
Right View: 1. 1. Macro Switch-This is used for “Normal” and “Macro” (close-up) modes. The icon will appear on the LCD panel if the Macro mode is selected. 2. Mode Dial- You can select the following modes by rotating this dial: -Video mode 1. 2. -Photo mode 3. MP3 -MP3 player mode 4. 5. SET -Voice mode -Setup mode 3.
Bottom View: 1. Color LCD monitor 2.
3. How to Use Your Digital Video Camera Preparation ●Step 1 Insert four "AAA" batteries into the battery compartment . 1. Push down the battery cover 2. Slide the cover towards the direction shown below. 3. Install batteries correctly 4. Close the battery cover To avoid damage, do not force the battery cover open or closed.
When inserting an optional SD/MMC memory card, follow the icon shown in the compartment to orient the card. Push the memory card all the way into the memory card slot to insert. Pushing the card in again gently, will cause it to pop-out. ☆ After inserting the memory card under normal conditions, the on the screen.
Rotating the LCD Screen Open Outward extension From bottom to top 180 degree turn Upward 90 degree turn To avoid damaging the LCD screen, do not turn the screen in the wrong direction or over-rotate.
4. Using the Digital Video Camera Power Slide down and quickly release the power button to turn on the camera. To turn off the camera, slide it down and quickly release it again. This video camera is equipped with power saving function. When idle for 2 minutes (default setting), it automatically shuts off. 1. You can adjust the idle time with the automatic shut down option in the camera settings.
Camera Settings Switch the Mode switch to the SET position and you will see all available options in the chosen mode. You can adjust to functions like Date and Time, Audio, Format, Default setting, Memory, Language, Video Out, Automatic shut off, etc. For detailed operation guide, please refer to following diagrams.
Formatting erases all data in the memory (card and/or built-in) and it cannot be recovered. Please ensure that backup has been performed on important data prior to use. Depending on your location, you must change the visual output to NTSC or PAL to play video footage on television (USA uses NTSC). NOTE: When idle, the LCD screen shuts off after 1 minute. The camera shuts off after the time that is set by you.
Video Mode Switch the Mode switch to Video Mode [Movie].
Recording a Video Press the shutter button to start recording, press it again to stop recording. ☆ The length of the video is limited by the size of the memory. ☆ Furthermore, the size and quality of the image will also affect the length of the video. ☆ High resolution and high quality will result in larger video files and hence shorter length of recording. Digital Zoom You can use the Scroll Button to zoom in up to 4X.
Deleting Videos 1. Press the Play button , to enter the Video Play mode. 1. Press the LEFT or RIGHT button on the 4-way button to select the correct video. 1. Once the video to be deleted is selected, press the UP button on the 4-way button to enter the delete screen. 2. Press the up or down buttons to choose the OK option. 3. Press the shutter button to delete the file (protected files cannot be deleted). Video return to the original screen 2.
Cancel Protection for All a. Press the Play button , to enter the Video Play mode. Press the Menu Button to enter the “Unlock All” option Press the UP or DOWN button on the Scroll Button to select the “Unlock All” option. b. Press the UP or DOWN button on the Scroll Button to select “OK” and press the Ok button to cancel protection for all files.
Photo Mode Switch the Mode switch to Photo Mode [ Camera ] Photo Mode Screen Icon Description 1 2 3 4 5 6 Internal memory is half full Record mode Image resolution Image quality Digital zoom Digital zoom ratio Internal memory (full) 7 8 9 Memory status Numbers of pictures taken Flash mode Unsteady indicator Date/Time Memory card 11 EV compensation Memory card is half full 12 Battery status Memory card exhausted 13 Macro Mode Memory card (full) 14 Self-timer mode Memory card is protecte
While in the Photo mode, press the shutter button to take still photos in JPEG format. Tap once Press down Locking exposure: Pressing the shutter button in halfway and holding it will “lock” the exposure setting even if the camera is refocused elsewhere. This alllows you to lighten or darken exposure settings quickly. Pushing the button all the way in will snap the picture. The maximum recordable number of images depends on the free space of the internal memory/memory card.
2. Select a File Use the jog dial to select 3. Thumbnail Display Use jog dial to move in directions While playing back the photos you can PUSH IN the Scroll Button and then use it to zoom in or zoom out of the picture. You can also use the UP/DOWN, LEFT/RIGHT functions of the 4-way button to scroll around the enlarged picture. 4.Auto Play Under the Photo Play mode using the Scroll Button.
Return to the original screen 2. Delete All Photos: Press the DOWN button to enter the “Delete All” option. Select “OK” to delete all files. If you choose “Cancel” and press the Scroll Button, you will return to the Photo Play options screen. ★ Note: Protected files cannot be deleted. If you wish to delete them, first cancel the protection Protecting Photos Under the Photo Play mode , press the MENU button. 1. Protect Single Photo: a.
Removing Protection From All Photos: Press the DOWN button to enter the “Unlock All” option. Select “OK” to unprotect all files. If you choose “Cancel” and press the Scroll Button, you will return to the Photo Play options screen. DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)： DPOF allows you to store directions for printing photos onto the SD card so that these photos can be printed directly to a printer that supports DPOF. YOU MUST HAVE AN SD CARD INSERTED INTO THE CAMERA TO USE THIS OPTION.
MP3 Mode Getting MP3 Files Onto Your 506V: The DXG-506V has the ability to play MP3 files. Only song files in the MP3 file format can be played in the MP3 function. Files on CDs are usually in the Windows Media format (.wma) or wav format and cannot be played in their native format; they must first be converted into MP3 files. This can be accomplished with many types of software which are available at little or no cost.
Switch the Mode switch to the MP3 Mode [ MP3 ] MP3 Mode Screen Icon Description 27
Play MP3: Under MP3 mode, use the LEFT/RIGHT button on the 4-way multifunction button to select the song. Press the shutter button to play. Volume Adjustment: Under Play Mode, press the UP/DOWN button on the Scroll Button to adjust the volume. Repeat Play By pressing in the Scroll Button BEFORE you begin playing a song, you can choose to repeat a single song or the entire music library. 1. Pressing it once repeats a one single song (it has the number 1 next to it). 2.
Screen Display Use the DISP/HELP button to change the screen display mode. This can only be used when the songs are not playing. Standard display Button icons Deleting Music: 1. Delete Current Music a. Press the LEFT/RIGHT button on the 4-way Multifunction Button to select the single song to be deleted. b. Press the UP button on the 4-way Multifunction Button to delete a single song and press the shutter button to confirm. 2.
Protecting Music 1. Protect Current Music a. Befoe playing a song, press the DOWN button on the 4-way Multifunction Button to protect the selected file. The icon will appear on the screen. c. Press the DOWN button again will return to no protection. 2. Unprotect All Music Under the MP3 mode, press the MENU button to enter the MP3 options screen. 1. Press the DOWN button to select “OK” and press the OK button to unprotect all files.
How to place MP3 songs onto your Digital Video Camera ● Step 1 SPace Connect the camera to your PC USB terminal with accessory cable. ● Step 2 ● Select “mass storage” on the menu screen. Refer to the attached pictures. Indicate that you push in the Jog Button to select. Step 3. Then Open the folder under my computer/USB Disk/MP3 . Space Copy the MP3 files into this folder remove space add space.If the file “MP3”file does not exist,you can create in yourself.Then add the music files to this folder.
Audio Mode Switch the Mode switch to Audio Mode, and press the shutter button to start recording. Press the shutter button again to stop recording.
Record Audio Start recording: The animation on left started to play, and the total recorded time is displayed at lower right Screen Display You can use the DISP/HELP button to change the screen’s display mode when not recording or playing back files.
Play Audio 1. In Audio Mode, press the Play button to enter the Play mode 2. In Play mode, press the LEFT/RIGHT button on the 4-way Multifunction Button to select the correct audio file. 3. After selecting the audio file, press the shutter button to start playing, press the shutter button again to stop playing Volume adjustment: In Play Mode you can adjust the volume by adjusting the Scroll Button UP/DOWN. Screen Display Standard display Display closed Button icons Deleting a File 1.
Return to the original screen 2. Delete All Files In Audio Play Option screen, press the Menu button to enter the “Delete All” and “Unlock All” options. Select the Delete All option and “OK” to delete all files. If you select “Cancel” and press the Menu button, you will return to the Audio Play options screen. Note: Protected files cannot be deleted. If you wish to delete them, please first cancel the protection. Protecting a File 1. Protecting the Current File a.
2. Cancel All Protection Press the Playback button to enter the playback screen. Press the Menu button to enter the “Delete All” and “Unlock All” Menu. a. Press the UP/DOWN button on the Scroll Button to select the“Unlock All” option and press the Scroll Button in to select. b. Press the UP/DOWN button on the Scroll Button to select “OK” and press the Menu button to cancel all protection.
5. Connecting to a Computer Web Camera/Storage Device The DV camera can also act as a web camera/storage device. It operates as below: 1. Make sure that the camera has well-chraged batteries installed. 2. Insert the smaller plug of the USB cable into the camera’s USB port. . NOTE: Please ensure that the USB cable is connected correctly to avoid damage. 3. Insert the larger plug of the USB cable into the USB port on PC. 4. Enter the Photo/Video Play Mode Option. 5.
1. Insert the black end of the AV Out cable into the DV camera’s bottom left Video Out port. 2. Insert the yellow end of the AV Out cable into the television or projector’s video-in plug. Insert the white and yellow ends into the television or projector’s audio-in plug. 3. Select the correct channel for the TV. NOTE: The output channel differs depending on the brand of the television; please refer to your TV user’s manual.
4. “DMA” and press OK. ★ Note: When the PC is playing the video, ensure that DirectX8.0 or higher and that a supporting sound card is installed.
6. Driver Installation 6.1 Drivers You will only need to install a driver for the camera if your operating system is Windows 98SE or Windows ME. Windows 2000 and Windows XP are plug-and-play operating systems and do not require a driver to be manually loaded. To load a driver: 1. Insert the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive 2. If the CD-ROM doesn’t automatically boot, use Windows Explorer to execute the instngr.exe file in the root directory. 3. Click the install button to install the driver. 4.
instructions. More information about Presto! Video Works 6 can be found in the help files when the application is started. 6.3 Presto! Mr. Photo 3 Presto! Mr. Photo 3 is an advanced photo editing software application. To install Presto! Mr. Photo 3: 1. Insert the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. 2. If the CD-ROM doesn’t automatically boot, use Windows Explorer to execute the instngr.exe file in the root directory. 3.
4. Click "I accept the agreement" to accept the conditions of Software License Agreement and click "Next" to continue. 5. Click "Browse" to select the folder location and click "Next" to continue. 6. Click "Browse" if you want to select a different program folder or click "Next" to continue.
7. Enter the additional tasks setup screen and press "Next" to continue. 8. Enter the main program setup screen and press "Install" to start the installation. 9. During the installation, press "Cancel" if you want to stop setup.
10. The following screen will appear after the installation is completed. Click "Finish" to complete the installation.
7. Digital Video Camera Specifications Specifications: ●Lens: f=8.25 mm ●Image Sensor: 5.1 mega pixel CMOS sensor ●Aperture: F 3.0/8.0 ●Speed: ISO 100 ●White Balance Settings: Auto, Florescent, Cloudy, Sunny, Tungsten ●Shutter: Mechanical Shutter ●Shutter Speed: 1/2 Sec. ~ 1/500 Sec.
8. Trouble shooting Freeze If the camera freezes during operation and cannot be used, please check to ensure that the batteries and in good contact and restart the camera. If you cannot restart the camera, check to see if the camera has been damaged due to improper usage. Do not disassemble the camera yourself, please call the manufacturer. Error Message Remove the USB plug from the camera, check to see if the printer is working properly, When Entering The and whether the camera has enough battery power.
Appendix A: SD card capacities Photos: Card Size Photos(pcs) Quailty 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB fine 182 358 730 1464 2913 normal 386 760 1554 3102 6225 fine 75 149 307 614 1244 normal 180 353 722 1460 2888 fine 47 96 196 395 788 normal 116 226 464 931 1886 fine 29 59 123 247 503 normal 47 100 204 415 821 512MB 1GB 1MP 3MP 5MP 12MP Video Card Size Times(Min) Quailty 320x240 fine (30 fps) normal 640x480 fine 4Mins26Sec. 8Mins46Sec.
★Note: 1. The number of pictures you can take varies depending on the visual complexity of the scene being photographed. 2. The minutes of music that your card can hold depends on the rate at which your songs were recorded. The standard bit rate for MP3 recordings is 128 Kbps. The bit rate (Kbps) is determined by the encoder software used to create your audio file. The higher the bit rate, the better the audio quality (and the larger the file size). 3.
Appendix B: PictBridge errors Type Value Description Paper 256 257 258 259 260 Paper related error (default) Paper is empty Load Error – paper not loaded correctly Eject Error – paper not ejected correctly Media Error – paper not detected, paper skewed, roll paper cannot cut or turn off Paper jam Paper nearly empty Paper type / paper size combination not supported or paper found in printer does not match the request 261 262 263 Ink Hardware File 512 513 514 515 768 769 770 771 772 773 774 775 776
