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- Page 1 DXG-5B6V User’s Manual DXG USA...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Preface ................v About this manual ............. v Copyright ................v Precautions ..............vi Before You Start ............. viii Introduction ... Error! Bookmark not defined. System requirements ..........1 Features ..............1 Unpacking the video camera ........2 About the camera ........... - Page 4 Before you start ............ 13 2.5.1 Setting the date and time ......13 2.5.2 Setting the language ........ 14 2.5.3 Setting the beep ........15 Recording and playing videos ......17 2.6.1 Shooting a video clip ....... 17 2.6.2 Recording a voice file ......18 2.6.3 Playing a video clip .........
- Page 5 3.3.2 Using the macro function ....... 30 3.3.3 Using the zoom function ......30 3.3.4 Using the LED white light ...... 30 3.3.5 Quick access controls ......31 Movie Playback mode ........... 32 3.4.1 Movie Playback mode icons ....32 Photo Playback mode ...........
- Page 6 4.3.1 White balance ........... 46 4.3.2 Image quality ..........47 4.3.3 Color effect..........48 4.3.4 Size ............. 49 4.3.5 Date stamp ..........50 4.3.6 Burst mode..........51 4.3.7 Stabilizer ........... 52 Photo playback menu ........... 53 4.4.1 Delete ............53 4.4.2 Protect ............
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Page 7: Preface
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 8: 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 9: Power Supply
Test for proper operation before using the camera. • 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 •... -
Page 10: Before You Start
When using batteries in this product, ensure that they are • inserted correctly. Inserting the batteries incorrectly can cause damage to the product and possibly start a fire. Before You Start Taking test shots Before taking pictures with this DV camera in any important occasion (such as a wedding ceremony or an overseas trip), test the DV camera beforehand to ensure that it functions properly. -
Page 11: Introduction
1 Introduction Read this section to learn about the features and functions of this HD camcorder. This chapter also covers system requirements, package contents, and descriptions of the hardware components. 1.1 System requirements The video camera requires a PC with the following specifications: •... -
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. HD Camcorder USB / AV cable Pouch CD-ROM 4xAAA alkaline batteries User's Manual (Driver and application software) Li-ion battery Li-ion battery charger... -
Page 13: About The Camera
1.4 About the camera Refer to the following illustrations to familiarize yourself with the buttons and controls of this video camera. 1.4.1 Front view Lens LED white light HDMI / AV OUT 1.4.2 Top view Power LED Speaker... -
Page 14: Bottom View
1.4.3 Bottom view Tripod mount 1.4.4 Right view Microphone LCD screen cover Power button... -
Page 15: Left View
1.4.5 Left view Macro switch Battery compartment 1.4.6 Back view Mode button Menu button Zoom dial REC / STOP button Joystick SD card compartment... -
Page 16: Adjusting The Lcd Display
Playback button 1.4.7 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. Button Name Function Power Press and hold to turn power on/off. button Menu Press to display the main OSD menu. button Mode Press to toggle among Movie, Photo, button and SET modes.
- Page 18 2x2 matrix thumbnail view. Turn again to show a 3x3 matrix view. In Movie Playback mode: Turn counterclockwise to show all stored video clips in a 2x2 matrix thumbnail view. Turn again to show a 3x3 matrix view. Turn to increase or decrease the volume during the video playback.
- Page 19 repeatedly to toggle different self-timer settings. In Photo Playback mode: Press up/down to scroll through stored images. Press right to toggle different LCD display modes. Press up/down/left/right to move the zoomed picture. Press inwards to exit the Zoom mode. In Movie Playback mode: ...
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Page 20: About The Leds
Playback In Photo and Movie modes, press to button enter Playback mode. 1.4.8 About the LEDs The following table describes the camera LEDs: Color Definition Power Power-on Green Format/Delete/Protect operation Low battery Red Blinking Recording/USB Mass Storage operation... -
Page 21: 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 batteries and memory cards, and configuring preliminary settings. See later chapters for advanced functions. 2.1 Inserting an SD card (SD card sold separately) An SD card can be installed in the video camera to provide... -
Page 22: Inserting The Batteries
2.2 Inserting the batteries This video camera is designed to use four AAA batteries or one Li-ion battery. Only use the batteries supplied or similar batteries recommended by the manufacturer or your dealer. Note: Install the batteries exactly as described here. Ensure that the polarity of the batteries is correct. -
Page 23: Turning On/Off The Video Camera
Close the battery compartment cover. 2.3 Turning on/off the video camera Press and hold the Power button to turn the video camera on/off. 2.4 Changing modes The video camera can operate in three modes, Movie, Photo, and SET. Press the Mode button to toggle different modes. -
Page 24: Setting The Language
Press the joystick left/right to highlight each field and press the joystick inwards to select a field. The highlighted field turns yellow and the selected red. Adjust each value by moving the joystick up/down. Highlight the checkmark and press the joystick inwards to save your changes. -
Page 25: Setting The Beep
Press the joystick right/left to select the desired menu language. The available languages are: English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Korean, Turkish, Portuguese, Dutch, and Arabic. Press the joystick inwards to confirm. 2.5.3 Setting the beep Turn on the video camera, and press the Mode button to switch to the SET mode. - Page 26 Select to disable/enable the beep. Press the joystick inwards to confirm.
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Page 27: Recording And Playing Videos
2.6 Recording and playing videos 2.6.1 Shooting a video clip Turn on the video camera and switch to the Movie mode. Movie mode Use the LCD screen to frame the video. Press the REC/STOP button to start recording. Press the REC/STOP button again to stop recording. The video clip is automatically saved with a unique file name. -
Page 28: Recording A Voice File
2.6.2 Recording a voice file Turn on the video camera and switch to the Movie mode. Press the Menu button to enter the Movie menu. Press the joystick up/down to highlight Capture Mode and press the joystick inwards to confirm. Press the joystick right/left to highlight the voice mode and press the joystick inwards to confirm. -
Page 29: Playing A Video Clip
2.6.3 Playing a video clip In Movie mode, press the Playback button and the most recent file is displayed on the LCD screen. Movie playback mode indicator Move the joystick up/down to scroll through the video/audio clips. Press the REC/STOP button to play the desired video clip. -
Page 30: Playing A Voice File
2.6.4 Playing a voice file In Movie mode, press the Playback button and the most recent file is displayed on the LCD screen. Voice playback mode indicator Move the joystick up/down to scroll through the audio/video clips. Press the REC/STOP button to play the desired audio clip. -
Page 31: Taking And Viewing Pictures
2.7 Taking and viewing pictures 2.7.1 Taking a still picture Turn on the video camera and switch to the Photo mode. Photo mode Use the LCD screen to frame the picture. Press the REC/STOP button to capture the image. The picture is automatically saved with a unique file name. -
Page 32: Viewing Images
2.7.2 Viewing images In Photo mode, press the Playback button and the most recent image is displayed on the LCD screen. Playback mode Press the joystick up/down to scroll through the images. • Turn the Zoom dial clockwise to enter the Zoom mode, and turn clockwise/counterclockwise to zoom in/out on the picture. -
Page 33: Connecting To A Computer
2.8 Connecting to a computer Read this section to learn how to transfer files to a PC. Connect the video camera to a computer with the USB/AV cable provided. 2.9 Connecting to a TV Connect the video camera to a TV with the USB/AV cable provided. - Page 34 Connect the video camera to an HDTV with a HDMI cable.
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Page 35: Using The Video Camera
3 Using the video camera Read this section to learn how to use the video camera. 3.1 Movie mode Use Movie mode to capture video clips and store them in the internal memory or on an SD card. 3.1.1 Movie mode icons Use the following picture to familiarize yourself with the Movie mode icons and symbols. -
Page 36: Using The Macro Function
Image quality indicator File resolution indicator Date and time Remaining recording time Battery status indicator Macro indicator Histogram indicator Effect indicator White balance indicator LED white light indicator Movie mode indicator EV compensation indicator Zoom indicator 3.1.2 Using the macro function This function can capture subjects close to the lens. -
Page 37: Using The Zoom Function
3.1.3 Using the zoom function The video camera is equipped with 4x digital zoom and 2x advanced zoom. • To get closer to a subject, turn the Zoom dial clockwise. • To move away from a subject, turn the Zoom dial counterclockwise. -
Page 38: Voice Mode
3.2 Voice mode Use Voice mode to record sound and store them in the internal memory or on an SD card. 3.2.1 Voice mode icons Use the following picture to familiarize yourself with the Voice mode icons and symbols. See the table below for a description of each icon and symbol. Voice mode indicator The number of saved files Memory status indicator... -
Page 39: Photo Mode
3.3 Photo mode Use Photo mode to capture still pictures and store them in the internal memory or on an SD card. 3.3.1 Photo mode icons Use the following picture to familiarize yourself with the Photo mode icons and symbols. See the table below for a description of each icon and symbol. -
Page 40: Using The Macro Function
Stabilizer indicator Date and time Histogram indicator Burst mode indicator Battery status indicator Macro indicator Date stamp indicator Effect indicator White balance indicator LED white light indicator Photo mode indicator EV compensation indicator Zoom indicator 3.3.2 Using the macro function See section 3.1.2 “Using the macro function”. -
Page 41: Quick Access Controls
3.3.5 Quick access controls In Movie and Photo modes, you can adjust the EV compensation setting simply by pressing the joystick up/down. In Photo mode, press the joystick left to toggle different self-timer options: Off, 5sec, and 10sec. The option icon is displayed on the screen to indicate your selection. -
Page 42: Movie Playback Mode
3.4 Movie Playback mode Use Movie Playback mode to review all the video and audio files stored in the video camera. 3.4.1 Movie Playback mode icons Refer to the following picture to familiarize yourself with the Movie Playback mode icons and symbols. See the table below for a description of each icon and symbol. -
Page 43: Photo Playback Mode
3.5 Photo Playback mode Use Photo Playback mode to review all the image files stored in the video camera. 3.5.1 Photo Playback mode icons Refer to the following picture to familiarize yourself with the Photo Playback mode icons and symbols. See the table below for a description of each icon and symbol. -
Page 44: Thumbnail Mode
3.6 Thumbnail mode In Photo Playback or Movie Playback mode, Turn the Zoom dial counterclockwise to show image/video clip/audio clip as thumbnails. Turn on the video camera and ensure it is in Photo Playback or Movie Playback mode. The most recent image/video clip/audio clip is displayed on the screen. -
Page 45: Usb Mode
3.7 USB mode You can use USB mode to connect to a printer or a host PC. When the video camera is connected to a computer or printer using the USB cable, the following menu is displayed. Press the joystick up/down to highlight an option and press the joystick inwards to confirm. -
Page 46: Using The Menus
4 Using the menus Read this section to learn how to configure the video camera settings and use the advanced features. 4.1 Movie menu In Movie mode, press the MENU button to show the Movie menu. 4.1.1. White balance Use this option to correct color difference for different lighting conditions. -
Page 47: Video Quality
4.1.2. Video quality There are two different levels of video quality. Higher quality video needs more memory storage space and a higher speed SD card. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Movie mode. Press the MENU button and use the joystick to highlight the Quality option. -
Page 48: Color Effect
4.1.3. Color effect The video camera can capture standard color images, black and white images, or sepia tone to give an old-fashioned look. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Movie mode. Press the MENU button and use the joystick to highlight the Effect option. -
Page 49: Resolution
4.1.4. Resolution This function enables you to choose different display resolutions to save the video clips you recorded. The available options are: QVGA, WVGA, and HD. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Movie mode. Press the MENU button and use the joystick to highlight the Resolution option. -
Page 50: Capture Mode
4.1.5. Capture mode Use this function to select the capture mode for recording movie or recording voice. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Movie mode. Press the MENU button and use the joystick to highlight the Capture Mode option. Press the joystick inwards to enter the submenu. -
Page 51: Stabilizer
4.1.6. Stabilizer Use this function to prevent blurred images caused by shaking. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Movie mode. Press the MENU button and use the joystick to highlight the Stabilizer option. Press the joystick inwards to enter the submenu. -
Page 52: Movie Playback Menu
4.2 Movie playback menu Use the playback menu to manage the video/audio files stored in the internal memory or on the SD card. 4.2.1 Delete Use this function to delete files. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Movie mode. Press the Playback button and then press the MENU button to enter the Movie Playback menu. - Page 53 • If you select Delete All, use the joystick to select OK or Cancel, and press the joystick inwards to confirm. Press the MENU button again to exit the menu. 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.
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Page 54: Protect
4.2.2 Protect Use this function to lock files to prevent accidental deletion. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Movie mode. Press the Playback button and then press the MENU button to enter the Movie Playback menu. Use the joystick to highlight the Protect option. - Page 55 Note: To unlock a file, repeat the above steps. The lock icon disappears when the file is unlocked. • If you select Protect All, all saved files will be locked. Repeat this step to unprotect all files. Press the MENU button again to exit the menu.
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Page 56: Photo Menu
4.3 Photo menu In Photo mode, press the MENU button to show the Photo menu. 4.3.1 White balance Use this option to correct color difference due to lighting conditions. When white balance is set to Auto, the video camera automatically compensates for different lighting conditions. -
Page 57: Image Quality
4.3.2 Image quality Use this option to set the quality of the captured image. Higher quality images contain more details and therefore use more memory space. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Photo mode. Press the MENU button and use the joystick to highlight the Quality option. -
Page 58: Color Effect
4.3.3 Color effect The camera can capture standard color images, black and white images, or sepia tone to give an old-fashioned look. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Photo mode. Press the MENU button and use the joystick to highlight the Effect option. -
Page 59: Size
4.3.4 Size Use this option to set the size of the captured image. Larger images contain more details and therefore use more memory space. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Photo mode. Press the MENU button and use the joystick to highlight the Size option. -
Page 60: Date Stamp
4.3.5 Date stamp Use this option to turn on/off the date stamp while taking a photo. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Photo mode. Press the MENU button and use the joystick to highlight the Date Stamp option. Press the joystick inwards to enter the submenu. -
Page 61: Burst Mode
4.3.6 Burst mode The Burst mode allows you to take three consecutive photos by pressing the REC/STOP button. Use this option to select Single or Burst mode. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Photo mode. Press the MENU button and use the joystick to highlight the Burst Mode option. -
Page 62: Stabilizer
4.3.7 Stabilizer Use this function to prevent blurred images caused by shaking. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Photo mode. Press the MENU button and use the joystick to highlight the Stabilizer option. Press the joystick inwards to enter the submenu. -
Page 63: Photo Playback Menu
4.4 Photo playback menu Use the playback menu to manage the image files stored in the internal memory or on the SD card. 4.4.1 Delete Use this function to delete files. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Photo mode. Press the Playback button and then press the MENU button to enter the Photo Playback menu. - Page 64 • If you select Delete All, use the joystick to select OK or Cancel, and press the joystick inwards to confirm. Press the MENU button again to exit the menu. 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.
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Page 65: Protect
4.4.2 Protect Use this function to lock files to prevent accidental deletion. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Photo mode. Press the Playback button and then press the MENU button to enter the Photo Playback menu. Use the joystick to highlight the Protect option. - Page 66 Note: To unlock a file, repeat the above steps. The lock icon disappears when the file is unlocked. • If you select Protect All, all saved files will be locked. Repeat this step to unprotect all files. Press the MENU button again to exit the menu.
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Page 67: Autoplay
4.4.3 Autoplay The camera includes a slide show function, which displays each image in turn with a regular interval. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Photo mode. Press the Playback button and then press the MENU button to enter the Photo Playback menu. -
Page 68: Dpof
4.4.4 DPOF Use the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) function to tag pictures stored in the memory card with print information. You can tag all pictures or select individual pictures. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Photo mode. Press the Playback button and then press the MENU button to enter the Photo Playback menu. - Page 69 Note: To remove the DPOF tag from a picture, use the Zoom dial to reduce the number of prints to zero. • If you select Print All, the number of prints for all pictures will be set to 1. Repeat this step to remove the DPOF tag from all pictures.
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Page 70: System Menu
4.5 System menu The system menu is used to configure general video camera functions and manage both the internal and external memory. 4.5.1 Language See section 2.5.2 “Setting the language”. 4.5.2 Format Use this function to format the current storage media. This format action will delete everything on the media. -
Page 71: Default
4.5.3 Default Use this option to reset all settings to the defaults. Turn on the video camera and switch to the SET mode. Use the joystick to highlight the Default option. Press the joystick inwards to enter the submenu. Use the joystick to select OK or Cancel, and press the joystick inwards to confirm. -
Page 72: Auto Power Off
4.5.4 Auto power off Use this function to switch the video camera off automatically after a period of inactivity for power saving. Turn on the video camera and switch to the SET mode. Use the joystick to highlight the Auto power off option. Press the joystick inwards to enter the submenu. -
Page 73: Frequency
4.5.5 Frequency Use this option to set the frequency system suitable for your area. Turn on the video camera and switch to the SET mode. Use the joystick to highlight the Frequency option. Press the joystick inwards to enter the submenu. Use the joystick to select 60Hz or 50Hz. -
Page 74: Tv Standard
4.5.6 TV standard Use this option to set the TV system suitable for your area. Turn on the video camera and switch to the SET mode. Use the joystick to highlight the TV Standard option. Press the joystick inwards to enter the submenu. Use the joystick to select NTSC or PAL, and press the joystick inwards to confirm. -
Page 75: Date/Time
4.5.7 Date/time See section 2.5.1 “Setting the date and time”. 4.5.8 Beep See section 2.5.3 “Setting the beep”. 4.5.9 Memory status This function provides information on the memory status and the number of saved files. Turn on the video camera and switch to the SET mode. Use the joystick to highlight the Memory Status option. -
Page 76: Appendix
Appendix Specifications General Imaging 1/3.2” CMOS 5.0 Megapixel sensor sensor 5.0 Megapixel Active pixels Storage media Built-in 32 MB flash memory (7 MB for storage) SD Card, SDHC Compatible (Up to SDHC 16GB Class 6) Sensor ISO Auto sensitivity Color effects Color/B&W/Sepia Lens Fixed lens... - Page 77 General Movie clips H.264 (AVI) Resolution: QVGA, WVGA, HD (1280x720 / 30 fps.) Quality: Fine, Normal Frame rate: 30 fps. (max.) Zoom Movie: Digital Zoom 4X, Advance Zoom 2X Camera: Digital Zoom 4X, Advance Zoom 2X Still Image Playback: Digital Zoom 16X (max.) TFT Monitor 2.4”...
- Page 78 General TV out format NTSC/PAL Shutter Electronic shutter 1/8~1/2000 second Auto power Off, 1 min., 5 min. Power supply 4 x AAA Alkaline/Ni-cd/Ni-MH batteries Li-ion battery NP60 (optional) Dimension 40.6 (H) x 83.4 (W) x 105.6 (D) mm Weight Approx. 146±5g (without batteries)
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Page 79: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution Cannot turn on The batteries are • Insert the the video not inserted batteries camera. correctly. correctly. (See 2.2 Inserting the The batteries batteries.) have no power. • Replace the batteries The camera The auto power off •... - Page 80 The camera The camera is • Replace the turns off when running out of batteries. capturing battery power. image using self-timer. The image is The subject is • Please take a out of focus. beyond focus picture within range. the available focus range and choose normal or macro mode.
- Page 81 All buttons are Short circuit • Remove the inactive. occurred when batteries from the connecting the camera and insert camera with other again. devices. SDHC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC...
- Page 82 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...