DXG DXG-5F0V HD, User Manual

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Page 2: ... camcorder 2 1 4 About the camcorder 3 1 4 1 Front view 3 1 4 2 Top view 3 1 4 3 Bottom view 4 1 4 4 Right view 4 1 4 5 Left view 5 1 4 6 Back view 5 1 4 7 Operating the camcorder 6 2 Getting started 11 2 1 Inserting an SD card 11 2 2 Inserting the battery 12 2 3 Charging the battery 14 2 4 Turning on off the camcorder 14 2 5 Connecting to TV AV Cable 15 2 6 Connecting to TV HDMI Cable 15 ...

Page 3: ... Recording Videos 19 3 2 Video Menu 21 3 2 1 White Balance 22 3 2 2 Resolution 23 3 2 3 Effect 24 3 2 4 Night Mode 24 3 2 5 Quality 25 3 3 Using the AF Lock 25 3 4 Playback Videos 26 3 4 1 Playing Back Videos 26 3 5 Video Playback Menu 29 3 5 1 Delete One 30 3 5 2 Delete All 31 3 5 3 Protect 32 3 5 4 Autoplay 33 3 6 Shooting Photos 34 3 7 Camera Mode Menu 36 3 7 1 White Balance 37 3 7 2 Resolution...

Page 4: ...ng Back Photos 41 3 10 Photo Playback Menu 43 3 10 1 Delete One 44 3 10 2 Delete All 45 3 10 3 Protect 46 3 10 4 Autoplay 47 3 11 System Menu 48 3 11 1 Date Time 49 3 11 2 Beep 49 3 11 3 Auto Power Off 49 3 11 4 TV Standard 50 3 11 5 Format 50 3 11 6 Default 51 3 11 7 Language 51 3 11 8 Frequency 52 Specifications 53 Troubleshooting 55 ...

Page 5: ...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 ...

Page 6: ... 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 open the battery cover while an image is being recorded Doing so will not only make storage of the current image im...

Page 7: ...ing 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 par...

Page 8: ...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 Take care to observe No Photography notices in certain locations In these...

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Page 10: ...g specifications Windows 7 Vista XP 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 1 2 Features The camcorder offers a variety of features and functions including Full HD 1080p 30fps Digital camera max 16 Megapixels 3 TFT LCD Touch D...

Page 11: ...ollowing items should be present in the package If any item is missing or appears damaged contact your dealer immediately Camcorder User s Manual CD Rom Li ion Battery Charger Power Cable Pouch USB AV Cable DC in Plug Optional HDMI Cable ...

Page 12: ...camcorder Refer to the following illustrations to familiarize yourself with the buttons and controls of this camcorder 1 4 1 Front view Lens LED 1 4 2 Top view Zoom Button Microphone Shutter Button Battery Cover Latch ...

Page 13: ...4 1 4 3 Bottom view Tripod Socket Memory Card Compartment 1 4 4 Right view Power Button Playback Button LED Light Button Display Button Menu Button ...

Page 14: ...5 1 4 5 Left view Hand Strap Battery Compartment Battery Cover Latch 1 4 6 Back view Navigation Button Record Button Mode Dial HDMI DC IN USB AV Out ...

Page 15: ...1 4 7 Operating the camcorder To turn on the power press the Power button for one second or open the LCD panel 90 Rotate the LCD panel can be rotated in both directions so you can view pictures and movies ...

Page 16: ... Button Slide to the right left to zoom in zoom out when shooting videos or photos Navigation Button In Video and Camera mode 1 Press up down to adjust the exposure settings 2 Press the Navigation button to enable AF Lock The AF Lock icon appears on the screen 3 Press left to adjust the white balance settings 4 Press right to enable the macro function A icon appears on the LCD screen when ...

Page 17: ...ion button to move the image up down left right 3 Press the Navigation button up to enter the Thumbnail mode 4 In the Thumbnail mode press up down left right to select the thumbnail images and then press the middle Navigation button to view the image in full screen mode In Video Playback mode 1 Press right and left to view the stored video clips and press the middle Navigation ...

Page 18: ... up to enter the Thumbnail mode 4 In the Thumbnail mode press up down left right to select a desired video clip and then press the middle Navigation button to show the video clip In SET mode press left and right to highlight menu items and press the middle Navigation button to confirm Record Button Press to start recording a video Press it again to stop recording ...

Page 19: ...play the menu for the current mode Display Button Press once to turn off all OSD icons and press again to display all OSD icons LED Light Button In Video and Camera modes press to turn on off the LED light Playback Button In Video and Camera modes press to enter the playback mode ...

Page 20: ...nfiguring preliminary settings See later chapters for advanced functions 2 1 Inserting an SD card 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 memory card compartment cover 2 Insert the memory card We recommend using a memory card with a capacity of 1 GB or higher ...

Page 21: ...se the batteries supplied or similar batteries recommended by the manufacturer or your dealer 1 Push the battery cover latch to open the battery cover as shown in the illustration Note Install the battery exactly as described here Installing the battery incorrectly could cause damage to the camcorder and possibly start a fire ...

Page 22: ...13 2 Insert the battery Make sure that the and symbols on the battery line up with the and symbols on your camcorder 3 Close the battery cover ...

Page 23: ...nd to the wall outlet as shown 2 The orange LED will light up for proper charging 3 After full charge the LED turns to green 4 Actual charging time depends on current battery capacity and charging conditions Approximate charging time is 180 minutes with a charger and 240 minutes with an USB connection 2 4 Turning on off the camcorder Press and hold the power button to turn the camcorder on off Not...

Page 24: ...ing to TV AV Cable To view pictures or videos on a TV connect the camcorder to a TV using the supplied AV cable as shown 2 6 Connecting to TV HDMI Cable You can also connect the camcorder to a TV using the HDMI cable ...

Page 25: ...vided as shown 2 8 Changing modes The camcorder can operate in three modes Video Camera and SET Move the mode dial to toggle to different modes 2 9 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 ...

Page 26: ... field to be adjusted 4 Use the up down Navigation Button or tap to adjust the value 5 Press the middle Navigation Button or tap to confirm 2 9 2 Setting the Language To select the language please do the following 1 Turn on the camcorder and move the mode dial to SET 2 Use the left right Navigation Button to highlight Language and press the middle Navigation Button to open the menu You can also ta...

Page 27: ... right Navigation Button to highlight Beep and press the middle Navigation Button to open the menu You can also tap the screen to open the selected menu 3 Use the left right Navigation Button or tap the screen to select Off Turn the operation sound off On Turn the operation sound on 4 Press the middle Navigation Button or tap to confirm ...

Page 28: ... Press the Record Button to start recording the video To adjust the video you may Use the Zoom Button to zoom in and out Press the LED Light Button to activate or disable the LED light Press the left Navigation Button to quickly change the White Balance 3 To stop movie recording press the Record Button again The Video Recording Screen 4 1 2 3 8 9 10 11 12 13 6 5 7 ...

Page 29: ...eing used 6 Indicates the amount of zoom being used 7 Indicates that the Auto Focus AF Lock is on 8 Indicates the amount of battery power left 9 Indicates the current resolution 10 Indicates the recording time 11 Indicates the current exposure value 12 Indicates the remaining space for your memory card internal memory 13 Indicates the memory card is inserted no memory card inserted files are store...

Page 30: ...deo mode menu screen 2 Use the Navigation Button to select the desired menu and press the middle Navigation Button to open the menu You can also tap the screen to open the selected menu Please see below for the available options 3 Press the Menu Button or tap to exit the menu 1 2 3 4 5 The following options are available in the video mode menu 1 White Balance 4 Night Mode 2 Resolution 5 Quality 3 ...

Page 31: ...he screen to select the desired option Auto Select this option to let the camcorder set the white balance automatically Sunny Select this option for daylight filming Cloudy Select this option for filming in cloudy days Fluorescent Select this option for fluorescent lighting Tungsten Select this option for normal indoor lighting conditions 2 Press the middle Navigation Button or tap to confirm Note...

Page 32: ...mage or a video The higher the resolution the more memory space is required To select the resolution please do the following 1 Press the left right Navigation Button or tap the screen to select 1080P 720P 60FPS 720P 30FPS WVGA QVGA resolution 2 Press the middle Navigation Button or tap to confirm ...

Page 33: ... Black and white Select it for black and white effect Sepia Select it for brown color effect 2 Press the middle Navigation Button or tap to confirm 3 2 4 Night Mode For better results shooting at night the Night mode menu allows you to turn the Night mode on or off To set the Night mode please do the following 1 Use the left right Navigation Button or tap the screen to select Off or On 2 Press the...

Page 34: ...the screen to select the desired option High Select this option for high quality Normal Select this option for normal quality 2 Press the middle Navigation Button or tap to confirm 3 3 Using the AF Lock The Auto Focus AF Lock function is used to lock focus on a desired image 1 Press the Navigation button to enable AF Lock The AF Lock icon appears on the screen 2 Aim the device on your desired subj...

Page 35: ...utton to enter the Video playback screen 3 Press the left right Navigation Button or tap to browse the recorded videos 4 Press the middle Navigation Button or tap to playback the video To fast forward press the right Navigation Button or tap To rewind press the left Navigation Button or tap To stop playback press the middle Navigation Button or tap To adjust the volume press the up down Navigation...

Page 36: ... 1 2 4 3 5 6 7 8 Icon Description 1 Indicates that the camcorder is in Playback mode 2 Indicates that the file is protected 3 Indicates the recording time 4 Indicates the current video total videos 5 Tap to view the previous video ...

Page 37: ...28 Icon Description 6 Tap to display the video playback menu 7 Tap to view the recorded videos as thumbnails 8 Press to view the next video ...

Page 38: ...ck mode 2 Press the Menu Button or tap to open the Video playback mode menu screen 3 Use the Navigation Button to select the desired menu and press the middle Navigation Button to open the menu You can also tap the screen to open the selected menu 4 Press the Menu Button or tap to exit the menu 4 3 2 1 The following options are available in the video playback mode menu 1 Delete One 3 Protect 2 Del...

Page 39: ...ually To delete a file please do the following 1 Use the left right Navigation Button to select Delete One and press the middle Navigation Button to open the menu You can also tap the screen to open the selected menu 2 Use the left right Navigation Button or tap to select the desired file 3 Press the middle Navigation Button or tap to delete ...

Page 40: ...do the following 1 Use the left right Navigation Button to select Delete All and press the middle Navigation Button to open the menu You can also tap the screen to open the selected menu 2 Use the left right Navigation Button or tap the screen to select X or 3 Press the middle Navigation Button or tap to confirm ...

Page 41: ... the following 1 Use the left right Navigation Button to select Protect and press the middle Navigation Button to open the menu You can also tap the screen to open the selected menu 2 Use the left right Navigation Button or tap to select the desired file 3 Press the middle Navigation Button or tap to protect ...

Page 42: ...to play please do the following 1 Use the left right Navigation Button to select Auto play and press the middle Navigation Button to open the menu You can also tap the screen to open the selected menu 2 It begins the video playback If you want to stop the Auto play press the middle Navigation Button or tap ...

Page 43: ...al to switch to Camera mode 3 Press the Shutter Button to capture a photo To adjust the camera you may Use the Zoom Button to zoom in and out Press the LED Light Button to activate or disable the LED light Press the left Navigation Button to quickly change the White Balance The Camera Screen 12 9 11 13 10 1 3 4 5 7 6 8 2 ...

Page 44: ...Effect mode being used 6 Indicates the amount of zoom being used 7 Indicates the remaining number of photos 8 Indicates that the Auto Focus AF Lock is on 9 Indicates the amount of battery power left 10 Indicates the selftimer is on 11 Indicates the current resolution 12 Indicates the current exposure value 13 Indicates the memory card is inserted no memory card inserted files are stored in interna...

Page 45: ...tton to open the Camera mode menu screen 3 Use the Navigation Button to select the desired menu and press the middle Navigation Button to open the menu You can also tap the screen to open the selected menu 4 Press the Menu Button or tap to exit the menu 1 2 3 4 6 5 The following options are available in the camera mode menu 1 White Balance 4 Night Mode 2 Resolution 5 Self timer 3 Effect 6 Quality ...

Page 46: ... the screen to select the desired option Auto Select this option to let the camcorder set the white balance automatically Sunny Select this option for daylight filming Cloudy Select this option for filming in cloudy days Fluorescent Select this option for fluorescent lighting Tungsten Select this option for normal indoor lighting conditions 2 Press the middle Navigation Button or tap to confirm No...

Page 47: ...on 3M Select this option for 2048 x 1536 resolution 5M Select this option for 2592 x 1944 resolution 16M Select this option for maximum resolution 2 Press the middle Navigation Button or tap to confirm 3 7 3 Effect The Effect menu allows you to change the camera effect To set the Effect please do the following 1 Use the left right Navigation Button or tap the screen to select the desired option Co...

Page 48: ... left right Navigation Button or tap the screen to select Off or On 2 Press the middle Navigation Button or tap to confirm 3 7 5 Self timer The Self timer menu allows you to set the self timer when shooting a photo The Self timer lets you to take photos after a pre defined delay To set the Self timer please do the following 1 Use the left right Navigation Button or tap the screen to select Off Sel...

Page 49: ...e following 1 Use the left right Navigation Button or tap the screen to select High Select this option for high quality Normal Select this option for normal quality 2 Press the middle Navigation Button or tap to confirm 3 8 Using the AF Lock The Auto Focus AF Lock function is used to lock focus on a desired image 1 Press the Navigation button to enable AF Lock The AF Lock icon appears on the scree...

Page 50: ...the mode dial to switch to the Camera mode if not 2 Press the Playback Button to enter the Photo playback screen 3 Press the left right Navigation Button or tap to browse the recorded photos The Photo Playback Screen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Icon Description 1 Indicates that the camcorder is in Playback mode 2 Indicates that the file is protected ...

Page 51: ... Description 3 Indicates the current photo total photos 4 Tap to view the previous photo 5 Tap to display the photo playback menu 6 Tap to view the recorded photos as thumbnails 7 Press to view the next photo ...

Page 52: ...enu Button or tap to open the Photo playback mode menu screen 3 Use the Navigation Button to select the desired menu and press the middle Navigation Button to open the menu You can also tap the screen to open the selected menu Please see below for the available options 4 Press the Menu Button or tap to exit the menu 4 3 2 1 The following options are available in the photo playback mode menu 1 Dele...

Page 53: ...ly To delete a file please do the following 1 Use the left right Navigation Button to select Delete One and press the middle Navigation Button to open the menu You can also tap the screen to open the selected menu 2 Use the left right Navigation Button or tap to select the desired file 3 Press the middle Navigation Button or tap to delete ...

Page 54: ...do the following 1 Use the left right Navigation Button to select Delete All and press the middle Navigation Button to open the menu You can also tap the screen to open the selected menu 2 Use the left right Navigation Button or tap the screen to select X or 3 Press the middle Navigation Button or tap to confirm ...

Page 55: ...o the following 1 Use the left right Navigation Button to select Protect and press the middle Navigation Button to open the menu You can also tap the screen to open the selected menu 2 Use the left right Navigation Button or tap to select the desired file 3 Press the middle Navigation Button or tap to protect ...

Page 56: ...t Auto play please do the following 1 Use the left right Navigation Button to select Auto play and press the middle Navigation Button to open the menu You can also tap the screen to open the selected menu 2 It begins the photo playback If you want to stop the Auto play press the middle Navigation Button ...

Page 57: ...e Navigation Button to select the desired menu and press the middle Navigation Button to open the menu You can also tap the screen to open the selected menu Please see below for the available options The following options are available in the Set mode 1 Date Time 5 Format 2 Beep 6 Default 3 Auto Power Off 7 Language 4 TV standard 8 Frequency ...

Page 58: ...omatically sets to sleep mode to save power To adjust the Auto Power Off please do the following 1 Use the left right Navigation Button to highlight Auto Power Off and press the middle Navigation Button to open the menu You can also tap the screen to open the selected menu 2 Use the left right Navigation Button or tap the screen to select Off Disable the Auto Power Off function 1 min Auto Power Of...

Page 59: ...t Navigation Button or tap the screen to select NTSC or PAL 3 Press the middle Navigation Button or tap to confirm 3 11 5 Format The Format menu allows you to format your memory card or the internal memory when no memory card is inserted To format your memory card or internal memory please do the following 1 Use the left right Navigation Button to highlight Format and press the middle Navigation B...

Page 60: ...ts To reset please do the following 1 Use the left right Navigation Button to highlight Default and press the middle Navigation Button to open the menu You can also tap the screen to open the selected menu 2 Use the left right Navigation Button or tap the screen to select X or 3 Press the middle Navigation Button or tap to confirm 3 11 7 Language See section 2 9 2 Setting the Language on page 17 ...

Page 61: ...strain To set the refresh rate please do the following 1 Use the left right Navigation Button to highlight Frequency and press the middle Navigation Button to open the menu You can also tap the screen to open the selected menu 2 Use the left right Navigation Button or tap the screen to select 60Hz or 50Hz 3 Press the middle Navigation Button or tap to confirm ...

Page 62: ...t in 128MB Flash Memory SD Card Up to SDHC 32GB Class6 Color effects Natural B W Sepia Lens 5X Optical zoom lens Focus range Wide 45cm infinity Tele 20cm infinity Macro 5cm 100 cm Still image Formats JPEG EXIF 2 2 DCF Resolution 3M 5M 16M Firmware Interpolation Movie clips H 264 AVI Resolution 1080P 30fps 720P 60fps 720P 30fps WVGA QVGA ...

Page 63: ... On Off White balance Auto Sunny Cloudy Tungsten Fluorescent EV compensation 2 0 EV 2 0 EV Self timer Off 5 10 seconds PC interface USB 2 0 high speed AV out format NTSC PAL HDMI Shutter Electronic shutter Video 1 15 1 2000 sec Still 2 sec 1 4000 sec Auto power off Off 1 min 5 min Power supply Li ion Battery NP120 Dimensions 119 6 W x 61 5 H x 46 6 D mm Weight Approx 222 5g without battery ...

Page 64: ...running out of battery power Turn the power on again Replace the battery The captured image is not stored in memory Before the image is saved the power has been cut off When the battery indicator turns red replace the battery immediately The camcorder turns off when capturing image using the self timer The camera is running out of battery power Replace the battery The image is out of focus The sub...

Page 65: ...memory card is protected The memory card contains non DCF images taken by other camcorders Unlock the memory card Format the memory card Before formatting the card ensure you back up the files All buttons are inactive Short circuit occurred when connecting the camera with other devices Remove the battery from the camera and insert it again SDHC Logo is a trademark of SD 3C LLC ...

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