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- Page 1 DXG Sportster DXG-5B7V User’s Manual DXG USA...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
About this manual ... iv Copyright ... iv Precautions ... v Before You Start ... viii Introduction ... 1 System requirements ... 1 Features ... 1 Unpacking the video camera ... 2 About the video camera ... 3 1.4.1 Front view ... 3 1.4.2 Top view ... - Page 4 Connecting to PC using a USB/AV Cable ... 15 Changing modes ... 15 Before you start ... 15 2.9.1 Setting the date and time ... 15 2.9.2 Setting the language ... 16 2.9.3 Setting the beep ... 17 Using the Video Camera ... 18 Recording Videos ...
- Page 5 3.6.3 Effect ... 34 3.6.4 Night Mode ... 34 3.6.5 Selftimer ... 35 3.6.6 Quality... 35 Viewing Photos ... 36 Photo Playback Menu ... 37 3.8.1 Delete One ... 38 3.8.2 Delete All ... 38 3.8.3 Protect ... 39 3.8.4 Autoplay ...
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Page 6: About This Manual
Preface Congratulations on your purchase of this advanced video camera. 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. -
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 the 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.
- Page 9 They may make the camera less resistant to water. The sealing material that makes this camcorder waterproof is replaceable at an additional cost and should be replaced once a year to maintain the camera’s water resistance. Please contact us for details to avail of this service.
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Page 10: Before You Start
- Inside of a closed vehicle, especially one parked in the sun. - In areas subject to strong vibration Power supply • Use only the type of battery that came with your camera. Using any other type of battery may damage the equipment and invalidate the warranty. -
Page 11: Introduction
PC, but transfer speeds will be much faster with a USB 2.0 port. 1.2 Features The video camera offers a variety of features and functions including: • 1080p (30fps) HD camcorder • Records H.264 Video Clip • Digital camera •... -
Page 12: Unpacking The Video Camera
1.3 Unpacking the video camera The following items should be present in the package. If any item is missing or appears damaged, contact your dealer immediately. Video camera Li-ion battery CD ROM DC-in adapter (Optional) Pouch USB/AV cable Charger Power cable User’s Manual HDMI cable... -
Page 13: About The Video Camera
1.4 About the video camera Refer to the following illustrations to familiarize yourself with the buttons and controls of this video camera. 1.4.1 Front view 1.4.2 Top view Power LED Lens LED flash Speaker... -
Page 14: Bottom View
1.4.3 Bottom view 1.4.4 Right view Microphone LCD screen cover Tripod socket Power button Menu button Playback button... -
Page 15: Back View
1.4.5 Back view 4-way Navigation button HDMI USB, AV Out SD card slot Battery compartment Record button Mode button... -
Page 16: Adjusting The Lcd Display
1.4.6 Adjusting the LCD display Flip and twist the LCD screen as shown while capturing a still image or recording a video clip. - Page 17 See the table below for a description of each button’s function. Name Button Power button Menu button Playback button 4-way Navigation button Function Press and hold to turn the power on or off. Press to display the menu for the current mode. Press to switch to the Playback mode.
- Page 18 Name Button Function In Photo Playback mode: • Press Left/Right Navigation button (EV/ ) to move through the pictures. • Press T to view thumbnails. • Press the middle button to view a selected thumbnail in full screen. In Video Playback mode: •...
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Page 19: About The Leds
Name Button Record button Mode button 1.4.7 About the LEDs The following table describes the camera LEDs: Color Power Green Red Blinking Function • Press Left/Right Navigation button (EV/ ) to fast-forward/rewind during playback. Press the middle button to return to the normal speed. -
Page 20: Getting Started
2 Getting started Read this section to learn how to start using the video camera. This section covers basic functions such as switching on, inserting the battery and memory card, and configuring preliminary settings. See later chapters for advanced functions. 2.1 Inserting an SD card An SD card can be installed in the video camera to provide additional storage space for still images and video clips. -
Page 21: Inserting The Battery
Close the battery cover. 2.2 Inserting the battery This video camera is designed to use a rechargeable Li-ion battery. Only use the battery supplied or similar batteries recommended by the manufacturer or your dealer. Note: Install the battery exactly as described here. Installing the battery incorrectly could cause damage to the video camera and possibly start a fire. - Page 22 Insert the battery. Ensure that the battery contacts match to the contacts inside the battery compartment. Close the battery cover.
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Page 23: Charging The Battery
2.3 Charging the battery You can charge the battery with the charging unit provided. Follow the below steps to charge your battery. Connect one end of the power cord to the charging unit and then plug the other end to the wall outlet. Insert the Li-ion battery into the charging bay. -
Page 24: Connecting To Tv Using A Usb/Av Cable
2.5 Connecting to TV using a USB/AV Cable To view pictures or videos on a TV, connect the video camera to a TV using the supplied USB/AV cable as shown. 2.6 Connecting to TV using an HDMI Cable You can also connect the video camera to a TV using the HDMI cable. -
Page 25: Connecting To Pc Using A Usb/Av Cable
2.7 Connecting to PC using a USB/AV Cable Connect the video camera to a computer with the USB/AV cable provided as shown. 2.8 Changing modes The video camera can operate in three modes: , Photo, and Video SET. Press the Mode button to toggle different modes. 2.9 Before you start Before you start using the video camera, some basic settings such as Date/Time, Language and Beep need to be configured. -
Page 26: Setting The Language
Use the Left/Right Navigation button to select Date/Time. Press the Middle Navigation button to confirm. Use the Left/Right Navigation button to select the field to be adjusted. Use the Up/Down Navigation button to adjust the value. Repeat steps 4-5 to adjust desired fields. -
Page 27: Setting The Beep
2.9.3 Setting the beep To adjust the beep, please do the following: Press the Mode button to switch to the Set mode. Use the Left/Right Navigation button to select Beep. Press the Middle Navigation button to confirm. Use the Left/Right Navigation button to select Off or On. Press the Middle Navigation button to exit. -
Page 28: Using The Video Camera
3 Using the Video Camera 3.1 Recording Videos To record a movie, please do the following: Press the Power button to turn on the video camera. The video camera enters the Video mode. Press the Record button to start recording the video. To adjust the video, you may: •... - Page 29 Icon Description Memory type indicator Indicates the percentage of memory left. Indicates the current EV compensation value. Indicates the current resolution. Indicates the current battery status. Indicates that the video camera is in Video mode. Indicates the current White Balance setting. Indicates the Night mode is activated.
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Page 30: Video Menu
3.2 Video Menu To access the Video menu, please do the following: Make sure you are in the Video mode. Press the Mode button to switch to the Video mode if not. Press the Menu button to open the Video menu. Use the Left/Right Navigation button to scroll through the selections until the desired one is highlighted. -
Page 31: White Balance
3.2.1 White Balance The White Balance selection allows you to set the white balance when recording videos 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 32: Effect
• QVGA: Select this option for 320 x 240 resolution. Press the Middle Navigation button to confirm. 3.2.3 Effect The Effect selection allows you to change the recording effect. To set the effect, please do the following: Use the Left/Right Navigation button to select the desired option: •... -
Page 33: Night Mode
3.2.4 Night Mode The Night Mode helps you to get better results while shooting at night. To set the night mode, please do the following: Use the Left/Right Navigation button to select Off or On. Press the Middle Navigation button to confirm. 3.2.5 Quality The Quality selection allows you to set the video quality. -
Page 34: Playing Videos
3.3 Playing Videos To play videos, please do the following: Make sure you are in the Video mode. Press the Mode button to switch to the Video mode if not. Press the Playback button to enter the Video Playback mode. Use the Left/Right Navigation button to select the desired video. - Page 35 Icon Description Indicates that the video camera is in Playback mode. Indicates the total clip length. Indicates the number of the current video and total videos. Indicates that the file is protected.
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Page 36: Video Playback Menu
3.4 Video Playback Menu To access the Video Playback menu, please do the following: In Video mode, press the Playback button to switch to the Video Playback mode. Press the Menu button to open the Video Playback menu. Use the Left/Right Navigation Button to scroll through the selections until the desired one is highlighted. -
Page 37: Delete One
3.4.1 Delete One The Delete One selection allows you to delete individual files. To delete a file, please do the following: Use the Left/Right Navigation button to select the desired file. Press the Middle Navigation button to delete the file. Repeat steps 3-4 to delete other files. -
Page 38: Protect
Note: Once deleted, files cannot be recovered. Ensure the files are transferred to the PC via the USB cable or saved to another storage device. Files that have been protected will not be deleted. You have to unlock the files first before deleting them. -
Page 39: Autoplay
3.4.4 Autoplay The Autoplay selection allows you to play back the recorded files automatically. To start auto play, please do the following: Press the Middle Navigation button to begin auto play. • To pause auto play, press the Down Navigation button. -
Page 40: Shooting Photos
3.5 Shooting Photos To shoot a photo, please do the following: Press the Power button to turn on the video camera. Press the Mode button to switch to the Photo mode. Press the Record button to capture a photo. To adjust the camera, you may: •... - Page 41 Icon Description Memory type indicator Indicates the current EV compensation value. Indicates the current resolution. Indicates the current battery status. Indicates the current Self-timer setting. Indicates that the video camera is in Photo mode. Indicates the current White Balance setting. Indicates the Night Mode is enabled.
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Page 42: Photo Menu
3.6 Photo Menu To access the Photo menu, please do the following: Make sure you are in the Photo mode. Press the Mode button to switch to the Photo mode if not. Press the Menu button to open the Photo menu. Use the Left/Right Navigation button to scroll through the selections until the desired one is highlighted. -
Page 43: 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 44: Effect
Press the Middle Navigation button to confirm. 3.6.3 Effect The Effect selection allows you to change the recording effect. To set the effect, please do the following: Use the Left/Right Navigation button to select the desired option: • Color: Select this option for color photography. -
Page 45: Selftimer
3.6.5 Self-timer The Self-timer selection allows you to take photos after a pre-defined delay. To set the self timer, please do the following: Use the Left/Right Navigation button to select: • 5 sec.: Select this option for 5-second delay. • 10 sec.: Select this option for 10-second delay. -
Page 46: Viewing Photos
3.7 Viewing Photos To view photos, please do the following: Make sure you are in the Photo mode. Press the Mode button to switch to the Photo mode if not. Press the Playback button to enter the Photo Playback mode. Press the Left/Right Navigation button to browse the recorded photos. -
Page 47: Photo Playback Menu
3.8 Photo Playback Menu To access the Photo playback menu, please do the following: In Photo mode, press the Playback button to switch to the Photo Playback mode. Press the Menu button to open the Photo Playback menu. Use the Left/Right Navigation button to scroll through the selections until the desired one is highlighted. -
Page 48: Delete One
3.8.1 Delete One The Delete One selection allows you to delete individual files. To delete a file, please do the following: Use the Left/Right Navigation button to select the desired file. Press the Middle Navigation button to delete the file. Repeat steps 3-4 to delete other files. -
Page 49: Protect
Note: Once deleted, files cannot be recovered. Ensure the files are transferred to the PC via the USB cable or saved to another storage device. Files that have been protected will not be deleted. You have to unlock the files first before deleting them. -
Page 50: Autoplay
3.8.4 Autoplay The Autoplay selection allows you to play back the recorded files automatically. To start auto play, please do the following: Press the Middle Navigation button to begin auto play. Press the Middle Navigation button again to stop. -
Page 51: System Menu
3.9 System Menu To access the System menu, please do the following: Press the Mode button to switch to the Set mode. The System menu appears. Use the Left/Right Navigation button to scroll through the selections until the desired one is highlighted. Press the Middle Navigation button to confirm. -
Page 52: Date And Time
3.9.1 Date and Time See section 2.9.1 “Setting the date and time”. 3.9.2 Beep See section 2.9.3 “Setting the beep”. 3.9.3 Auto Power Off The Auto Power Off selection allows you to set an idle time after which the video camera automatically enters the sleep mode to save power. -
Page 53: Format
Press the Middle Navigation button to confirm. 3.9.5 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 Left/Right Navigation button to select Cancel or OK. -
Page 54: Language
3.9.7 Language See section 2.9.2 “Setting the language”. 3.9.8 Frequency The Frequency selection allows you to set the refresh rate of the video camera. Increasing the refresh rate decreases flickering, thereby reducing eyestrain. To set the refresh rate, please do the following: Use the Left/Right Navigation button to select 60Hz or 50Hz. -
Page 55: Usb Mode
3.10 USB mode Your video camera can be used as a USB mass storage device. When connecting to a PC, the video camera is displayed as a removable drive in Windows Explorer. Drag and drop files to and from the removable drive just like any other storage device. 3.11 Diving mode The Diving mode selection allows you to record videos taking underwater conditions into account. -
Page 56: Appendix
Appendix Specification 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 78MB. SD Card, SDHC Compatible (Up to SDHC 16GB Class6) Color effects Color/B&W/Sepia F3.2, f=4.0mm Lens... - Page 57 General Zoom Movie: Digital Zoom 4X (for WVGA and 720P only) Camera: Digital Zoom 4X Still Image Playback: No support TFT monitor 3.0” TFT (960 x 240 pixels; 16:9) LED flash Effective range: < 1m Mode: On/Off White balance Auto / Sunny / Cloudy / Tungsten / Fluorescent EV compensation -2.0 EV~+2.0 EV Self-timer...
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Page 58: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Cannot turn on The battery is not the video inserted camera. correctly. The battery has no power. The video The auto power off camera function is suddenly turns enabled. off. The video camera is running out of battery power. - Page 59 Problem Possible Cause Memory card The memory cannot be card is protected. used. The memory card contains non-DCF images taken by other video cameras. Solution Unlock the memory card. Format the memory card. Before formatting the card, ensure you back up the files.
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