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- Page 1 DXG-5F3V HD User’s Manual DXG USA...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents About this manual............iv Copyright................iv Precautions ...............v Before You Start ..............vii Introduction..........1 System requirements..........1 Features..............1 Unpacking the camcorder ........2 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... - Page 4 Changing modes...........16 Before you start ............16 2.8.1 Setting the date and time ......16 2.8.2 Setting the language ........17 2.8.3 Setting the beep........17 Using the camcorder ........ 18 Recording videos ..........18 Video menu............21 3.2.1 White Balance...........22 3.2.2 Quality............23 3.2.3 Effect............23 3.2.4 Resolution ..........24 3.2.5 Stabilizer ...........24...
- Page 5 3.6.7 Stabilizer ...........39 Viewing photos .............40 Photo playback menu ...........42 3.8.1 Delete............43 3.8.2 Protect ............45 3.8.3 Autoplay ...........46 3.8.4 DPOF ............47 System menu............49 3.9.1 Language ..........50 3.9.2 Format ............50 3.9.3 Default............51 3.9.4 Auto power off.........51 3.9.5 Frequency ..........52 3.9.6 TV Standard..........52 3.9.7 Date / Time ..........53 3.9.8...
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Page 6: About This Manual
Preface Congratulations on your purchase of this advanced camcorder. Ensure 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. -
Page 7: Precautions
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. - Page 8 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.
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Page 9: Before You Start
Remove the batteries to avoid fluid leakage if the camera is not going to be used for a long time. If one of the batteries is crushed or damaged, remove it immediately to avoid the battery fluid from leaking. Before You Start Taking test shots Before using this camcorder/camera in any important occasion... -
Page 11: Introduction
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: ... -
Page 12: Unpacking The Camcorder
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 User’s Manual Alkaline Pouch USB AV Cable Batteries HDMI Cable... -
Page 13: About The Camcorder
1.4 About the camcorder Refer to the following illustrations to familiarize yourself with the buttons and controls of this camcorder. 1.4.1 Front view Lens 1.4.2 Top view Zoom Microphone Button B attery Cover Shutter Latch Button... -
Page 14: Bottom View
1.4.3 Bottom view Memory Card Tripod Compartment Socket 1.4.4 Right view Display LED Light Button Menu Button B utton Playback Button Power Button... -
Page 15: Left View
1.4.5 Left view Battery Cover Latch Battery Compartment Hand Strap 1.4.6 Back view Mode Dial Record Button Navigation Button HDMI, USB AV Out... -
Page 16: Operating The Camcorder
1.4.7 Operating the camcorder To turn on the power, open the LCD panel 90° or press the Power Button for one second. The LCD panel can be rotated in both directions to view pictures and movies. - Page 17 See the table below for a description of each button’s function. Name Button Function Press and hold to turn the Power Button camcorder on or off. Mode Dial Use to switch to Video, Camera, or SET mode. Shutter Press to take a photo. Button ...
- Page 18 In Video and Camera modes, Navigation use the up/down Navigation Button Button to adjust the exposure settings. In Camera Playback mode: 1. Use the up/down Navigation Button to view the stored images. 2. Slide the Zoom Button to the right to zoom in on the image.
- Page 19 view the stored video clips and press the middle Navigation Button to play/ pause the selected video clip. 2. During the video playback, press and hold the down Navigation Button to fast-forward the video clip, and press and hold the up Navigation Button to rewind the video clip.
- Page 20 Navigation Button to confirm the selection. Move the switch to the Macro Switch position to enable the Macro mode. Press to switch the screen display: Display Simple Detailed Hide all Button icons LCD screen off. In Video and Camera modes, LED Light press to select different lighting Button...
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Page 21: Getting Started
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 batteries and memory card, and configuring preliminary settings. See later chapters for advanced functions. 2.1 Inserting a memory card (card sold separately) A memory card can be inserted in the camcorder to provide additional storage space for still images, video clips, or other files. -
Page 22: Inserting The Batteries
Close the memory card compartment cover. 2.2 Inserting the batteries This camcorder is designed to use 4 AAA Alkaline batteries. Only use the batteries supplied or similar batteries recommended by the manufacturer or your dealer. Note: Install the batteries exactly as described here. Installing the batteries incorrectly could cause damage to the camcorder and possibly start a fire. - Page 23 Insert the batteries. Make sure that the + and – symbols on the batteries line up with the + and – symbols on your camcorder. Close the battery cover.
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Page 24: Turning On/Off The Camcorder
2.3 Turning on/off the camcorder Press and hold the Power Button to turn the camcorder on/off. Note: Closing and opening the LCD panel can power on/off the camcorder. 2.4 Connecting to TV using a USB/AV cable To view pictures or videos on a TV, connect the camcorder to a TV using the supplied USB/AV cable as shown in the illustration. -
Page 25: Connecting To Tv Using An Hdmi Cable
2.5 Connecting to TV using an HDMI cable You can also connect the camcorder to a TV using the HDMI cable (optional). 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. -
Page 26: Changing Modes
2.7 Changing modes The camcorder can operate in three modes: Video, Camera, and SET. Move the mode dial to toggle to different modes. 2.8 Before you start Before you start using the camcorder, some basic settings such as date and time, language, and beep function need to be configured. 2.8.1 Setting the date and time To adjust the date and time, please do the following:... -
Page 27: Setting The Language
2.8.2 Setting the language To select the language, please do the following: Turn on the camcorder, and move the mode dial to SET. Use the up/down Navigation Button to highlight Language and press the middle Navigation Button to enter the menu. Use the left/right Navigation Button to select the desired language. -
Page 28: Using The Camcorder
3 Using the camcorder 3.1 Recording videos To record a movie, please do the following: Turn on the camcorder and move the mode dial to Video mode. Press the Record Button to start recording the video. To adjust the video, you may: ... - Page 29 The Video Recording Screen Icon Description Indicates the number of saved files. Memory status indicator. : indicates that an SD card is used. : indicates that no SD card is inserted and the internal memory is used. Indicates the file format. Indicates the video quality.
- Page 30 Icon Description Indicates the current date and time. Indicates the recording time. Displays the histogram. Indicates the amount of battery power left. Indicates the Macro mode is enabled. Indicates an Eye-Fi card is inserted in the camcorder. Indicates the current Effect mode being used.
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Page 31: Video Menu
3.2 Video menu To select a menu in the Video mode, please do the following: Make sure you are in Video mode. Move the mode dial to switch to Video mode, if not. Press the Menu Button to open the Video mode menu screen. -
Page 32: White Balance
3.2.1 White Balance The White Balance menu allows you to set the white balance when capturing images under specific lighting conditions. To set the White Balance, please do the following: Use the left/right Navigation Button to select the desired option: ... -
Page 33: Quality
3.2.2 Quality The Quality selection allows you to set the video quality. More storage space is required for better quality. To set the quality, please do the following: Use the left/right Navigation Button to select Fine or Normal. Fine: Select this option for high quality. -
Page 34: Resolution
3.2.4 Resolution The Resolution selection allows you to set the resolution before you record a video. The higher the resolution, the more memory space is required. To select the resolution, please do the following: Use the left/right Navigation Button to select the desired option: ... -
Page 35: Playing Videos
3.3 Playing videos To play videos, please do the following: Make sure you are in Video mode. Move the mode dial to switch to Video mode, if not. Press the Playback Button to enter the Video Playback screen. Use the up/down Navigation Button to browse the recorded videos. - Page 36 The Video Playback Screen Icon Description Indicates the number of video/total videos. Indicates the video resolution. Indicates the recorded date and time. Indicates the elapsed time and total clip length. Indicates the amount of battery power left. Indicates the file is protected. Indicates the camcorder is currently in Playback mode.
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Page 37: Video Playback Menu
3.4 Video playback menu To select a menu in Video Playback mode, please do the following: Make sure you are in Video Playback mode. When in Video mode, press the Playback Button to switch to Video Playback mode. Press the Menu Button to open the Video Playback mode menu screen. -
Page 38: Delete
3.4.1 Delete The Delete selection allows you to delete individual file or all files. To delete a file, please do the following: Use the up/down Navigation Button to select Delete and press the middle Navigation Button to enter the Delete menu. - Page 39 To delete all files, please do the following: Use the up/down Navigation Button to select Delete and press the middle Navigation Button to enter the Delete menu. Use the left/right Navigation Button to select Delete All and press the middle Navigation Button to enter the Delete All menu.
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Page 40: Protect
3.4.2 Protect The Protect selection allows you to protect files from being deleted. To protect a file, please do the following: Use the up/down Navigation Button to select Protect and press the middle Navigation Button to enter the Protect menu. Use the left/right Navigation Button to select Protect One and press the middle... - Page 41 To protect all files, please do the following: Use the up/down Navigation Button to select Protect and press the middle Navigation Button to enter the Protect menu. Use the left/right Navigation Button to select Protect All and press the middle Navigation Button to protect all files.
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Page 42: Shooting Photos
3.5 Shooting photos To shoot a photo, please do the following: Turn on the camcorder. Move the mode dial to switch to Camera mode. Press the Shutter Button to capture a photo. To adjust the camera, you may: Use the Zoom Button to zoom in and out. ... - Page 43 Icon Description Indicates the number of the picture/ total pictures. Memory status indicator. : indicates that an SD card is used. : indicates that no SD card is inserted and internal memory is used. Indicates the image size. Indicates the image quality. Indicates the Self timer is set to off.
- Page 44 Icon Description Indicates the Date stamp mode is enabled. Indicates the current Effect mode is being used. Indicates the current White balance mode is being used. Indicates the LED flash is set to off. Indicates the camcorder is currently in Camera mode.
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Page 45: Camera Mode Menu
3.6 Camera mode menu To select a menu in Camera mode, please do the following: Make sure you are in Camera mode. Move the mode dial to switch to Camera mode, if not. Press the Menu Button to open the Camera mode menu screen. -
Page 46: White Balance
3.6.1 White Balance The White Balance selection allows you to adjust the white balance when capturing images under specific lighting conditions. To set the white balance, please do the following: Use the left/right Navigation Button to select the desired option: ... -
Page 47: Quality
3.6.2 Quality The Quality allows you to set the image quality. A file in better quality requires more storage space than a file in the normal quality. To set the photo quality, please do the following: Use the left/right Navigation Button to select Normal or Fine. -
Page 48: Size
3.6.4 Size The Size selection allows you to set the resolution before you taking a photo. The higher the resolution, the more memory space is required. To select the resolution, please do the following: Use the left/right Navigation Button to select the desired option: ... -
Page 49: Burst Mode
3.6.6 Burst Mode With Burst mode, you can take three consecutive photos by pressing the Shutter Button. To select the capture mode, please do the following: Use the left/right Navigation Button to select the desired option: Single: Select this option to take a single photo. -
Page 50: Viewing Photos
3.7 Viewing photos To view photos, please do the following: Make sure you are in Camera mode. Move the mode dial to switch to Camera mode, if not. Press the Playback Button to enter the Photo Playback screen. Press the up/down Navigation Button to browse the recorded photos. - Page 51 The Photo Playback Screen Icon Description Indicates the number of current image and the total number of saved images. Indicates the image size. Indicates the recorded date and time. Indicates the amount of battery power left. Indicates the file is protected. Indicates the camcorder is currently in Playback mode.
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Page 52: Photo Playback Menu
3.8 Photo playback menu To select a menu in Photo Playback mode, please do the following: Make sure you are in Photo Playback mode. When in Camera mode, press the Playback Button to switch to Photo Playback mode. Press the Menu Button to open the Photo Playback mode menu screen. -
Page 53: Delete
3.8.1 Delete The Delete selection allows you to delete individual file or all files. To delete a file, please do the following: Use the up/down Navigation Button to select Delete and press the middle Navigation Button to enter the Delete menu. Use the left/right Navigation Button to select Delete One and press the middle... - Page 54 To delete all files, please do the following: Use the up/down Navigation Button to select Delete and press the middle Navigation Button to enter the Delete menu. Use the left/right Navigation Button to select Delete All and press the middle Navigation Button to enter the Delete All menu.
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Page 55: Protect
3.8.2 Protect The Protect selection allows you to protect files from being deleted. To protect a file, please do the following: Use the up/down Navigation Button to select Protect and press the middle Navigation Button to enter the Protect menu. Use the left/right Navigation Button to select Protect One and press the middle... -
Page 56: Autoplay
To protect all files, please do the following: Use the up/down Navigation Button to select Protect and press the middle Navigation Button to enter the Protect menu. Use the left/right Navigation Button to select Protect All and press the middle Navigation Button to protect all files. -
Page 57: Dpof
3.8.4 DPOF Use the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) function to tag photos stored in the memory card with print information. You can tag all photos or select an individual photo. To set the number of prints on each photo, please do the following: Use the up/down Navigation Button to select DPOF and press the middle Navigation Button to enter the DPOF menu. - Page 58 To tag all photos (the number of prints is automatically set to 1), please do the following: Use the up/down Navigation Button to select DPOF and press the middle Navigation Button to enter the DPOF menu. Use the left/right Navigation Button to select Print All and press the middle Navigation Button to tag all photos.
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Page 59: System Menu
3.9 System menu To access the System menu, please do the following: Move the mode dial to SET. Use the up/down Navigation Button to select the desired menu. Press the middle Navigation Button to enter the menu. Use the left/right Navigation Button to choose the desired settings and press the middle Navigation Button to confirm. -
Page 60: Language
3.9.1 Language See section 2.8.2 “Setting the language”. 3.9.2 Format The Format selection allows you to format your memory card or the internal memory when no memory card is inserted. To format the memory media, please do the following: Use the up/down Navigation Button to highlight Format and press the middle Navigation Button to enter the menu. -
Page 61: Default
3.9.3 Default The Default selection allows you to reset the camcorder to factory defaults. To reset, please do the following: Use the up/down Navigation Button to highlight Default and press the middle Navigation Button to enter the menu. Use the left/right Navigation Button to select Cancel ( ) or OK (... -
Page 62: Frequency
5 min.: Auto Power Off after 5 minutes. Press the middle Navigation Button to confirm. 3.9.5 Frequency The Frequency selection allows you to set the refresh rate of the camcorder. Increasing the refresh rate decreases flickering, thereby reducing eyestrain. To set the refresh rate, please do the following: Use the up/down Navigation Button to highlight Frequency and press the middle Navigation Button to enter the menu. -
Page 63: Date / Time
Use the left/right Navigation Button to select NTSC or PAL. Press the middle Navigation Button to confirm. 3.9.7 Date / Time See section 2.8.1 “Setting the date and time”. 3.9.8 Beep See section 2.8.3 “Setting the beep”. 3.9.9 Memory Status This function provides information on the memory status and the number of saved files. -
Page 64: Eye-Fi
Press the middle Navigation Button to exit. 3.9.10 Eye-Fi When using an Eye-Fi card, this option allows you to automatically transfer your photos and videos to your computer and to your favorite sharing web site via wireless connection. To set the Eye-Fi feature, please do the following: Use the up/down Navigation Button to highlight Eye-Fi and press the middle Navigation Button to enter the menu. -
Page 65: Transferring Files With Eye-Fi
3.10 Transferring files with Eye-Fi This camcorder supports Eye-Fi cards. With Eye-Fi, you can wirelessly and automatically transfer your photos and videos to your computer and to your favorite sharing web site. To transfer files with Eye-Fi, please do the following: Insert a prepared Eye-Fi card into the camcorder. -
Page 66: Appendix
Appendix Specifications General Imaging sensor 1/3.2” CMOS 5.0 Megapixel Sensor 5.0 Megapixel Active pixels Internal: Built-in 128MB Flash Memory, Storage media Available memory space for image storage is approximately 95MB. SD Card, SDHC (Up to SDHC 32GB Class6), Eye-Fi Card Compatible Color effects Color/B&W/Sepia F3.2, f=5.1mm... - Page 67 General Zoom Movie: 5X Digital Zoom, 2X Advanced Zoom Camera: 5X Digital Zoom, 2X Advanced Zoom Still Image Playback: Digital Zoom max. TFT monitor 2.5” TFT (480 x 240 pixels) LED light Effective range: < 1m Mode: On/Night Mode /Off White balance Auto / Sunny / Cloudy / Tungsten / Fluorescent...
- Page 68 General Dimensions 120 (W) x 62 (H) x 48 (D) mm Weight Approx. 2215g (without batteries)
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Page 69: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Solution Cause Insert the batteries Cannot turn on The batteries are correctly. the camcorder. not inserted correctly. The batteries have Charge the batteries. no power. The camcorder The auto power Turn the power on suddenly turns off function is again. - Page 70 Problem Possible Solution Cause Memory card The memory Unlock the cannot be card is protected. memory card. used. The memory Format the card contains memory card. non-DCF images Before formatting taken by other the card, ensure camcorders. you back up the files.
- Page 72 U T H 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...