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- Page 1 DXG-5F0V HD User’s Manual DXG USA...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents About this manual............iv Copyright................iv Precautions ...............v Before You Start ..............vii Copyright information ............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... - Page 3 Connecting to PC (USB Cable)......16 Changing modes...........16 Before you start ............16 2.9.1 Setting the Date and Time ......17 2.9.2 Setting the Language.......17 2.9.3 Setting the Beep........18 Using the Camcorder ....... 19 Recording Videos..........19 Video Menu ............21 3.2.1 White Balance...........22 3.2.2 Resolution ..........23 3.2.3 Effect............24...
- Page 4 3.7.3 Effect............38 3.7.4 Night Mode ..........39 3.7.5 Selftimer ............39 3.7.6 Quality............40 Using the AF Lock ..........40 Playback Photos ...........41 3.9.1 Playing 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...
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Page 5: About This Manual
Preface Congratulations on your purchase of this advanced camcorder. 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 6: 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 7: Power Supply
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. -
Page 8: Before You Start
Remove the battery to avoid the fluid leakage if the camera is not going to be used for a long time. If the battery is crushed or damaged, remove it immediately to avoid the battery fluid leakage and abnormal expansion. Before You Start Take some test shots before performing a formal recording. -
Page 10: 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 11: 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 CD Rom Li-ion Battery Charger Power Cable DC-in Plug Pouch USB AV Cable (Optional) HDMI Cable... -
Page 12: 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 13: 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 14: 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, DC-IN, USB AV Out... -
Page 15: Operating The Camcorder
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 See the table below for a description of each button’s function. Name Button Function Power Press and hold to turn the Button camcorder on or off. Shutter Press to take a picture. Button Slide to the right/left to zoom Zoom in /zoom out when shooting Button videos or photos.
- Page 17 enabled. In Camera Playback mode: 1. Press right and left to view the stored images. 2. When the image is zoomed in, direction keys appear on the LCD screen. You may press the Navigation button to move the image.(up/down left/right).
- Page 18 button to play/ stop the video clips. 2. In Playing mode, press right to fast-forward a video clip and move left to rewind a video clip. 3. Press the Navigation button up to enter the Thumbnail mode. 4. In the Thumbnail mode, press up, down, left, right to select a desired video clip, and...
- Page 19 Use to switch to Video, Mode Dial Camera, or SET mode. Press to display the menu for Menu the current mode. Button Press once to turn off all OSD Display icons and press again to Button display all OSD icons. In Video and Camera modes, LED Light press to turn on/off the LED...
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Page 20: 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 battery and memory cards, and configuring 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. -
Page 21: Inserting The Battery
Close the SD card cover. 2.2 Inserting the battery This camcorder is designed to use a rechargeable Li-ion battery. Only use the batteries 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 camcorder and possibly start a fire. - Page 22 Insert the battery. Make sure that the + and – symbols on the battery line up with the + and – symbols on your camcorder. 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. Insert the Li-ion battery into the charging bay. Connect one end of the power cord to the charging unit and then plug the other end to the wall outlet as shown. -
Page 24: Connecting To Tv (Av Cable)
2.5 Connecting 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: Connecting To Pc (Usb Cable)
2.7 Connecting to PC (USB Cable) Connect the camcorder to a computer with the USB cable provided 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. -
Page 26: Setting The Date And Time
2.9.1 Setting the Date and Time To adjust the Date / Time, please do the following: Turn on the camcorder, and move the mode dial to SET. Use the left/right Navigation Button to highlight Date / Time and press the middle Navigation Button to open the menu. -
Page 27: Setting The Beep
2.9.3 Setting the Beep To adjust the Beep, please do the following: Turn on the camcorder, and move the mode dial to SET. Use the left/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. -
Page 28: Using The Camcorder
3 Using the Camcorder 3.1 Recording Videos To record a movie, do the following: Flip open the LCD to 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 Icon Description Indicates that the camcorder is in Video mode. Indicates that the Macro is on. Indicates the current White Balance mode. Indicates that the Night mode is on. Indicates the current Effect mode being used. Indicates the amount of zoom being used.
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Page 30: Video Menu
3.2 Video Menu To select a menu in the Video mode, please do the following: Make sure you are in the Video mode. Move the mode dial to switch to the Video mode if not. Press the Menu Button to open the Video mode menu screen. -
Page 31: White Balance
Note: The Quality menu is only appeared on the menu screen if you have inserted a memory card into the device. Please read the following section to learn how to operate each menu. 3.2.1 White Balance The White Balance menu allows you to set the white balance when capturing images under specific lighting conditions. -
Page 32: Resolution
3.2.2 Resolution The Resolution menu allows you to set the resolution before you capture an image or a video. The higher the resolution, the more memory space is required. To select the resolution, please do the following: Press the left/right Navigation Button or tap the screen to select 1080P, 720P/60FPS, 720P/30FPS,... -
Page 33: Effect
3.2.3 Effect The Effect menu allows you to change the recording effect. To set the Effect, please do the following: Use the left/right Navigation Button or tap the screen to select the desired option: Natural: Select it for color photography. ... -
Page 34: Quality
3.2.5 Quality The Quality menu allows you to set video qualities. A file in better quality requires more storage space than a file in the normal quality. To set the Quality, please do the following: Use the left/right Navigation Button or tap the screen to select the desired option: High: Select this ... -
Page 35: Playback Videos
3.4 Playback Videos 3.4.1 Playing Back Videos To playback videos, please do the following: Make sure you are in the Video mode. Move the mode dial to switch to the Video mode if not. Press the Playback Button to enter the Video playback screen. - Page 36 The Video Playback Screen Icon Description Indicates that the camcorder is in Playback mode. Indicates that the file is protected. Indicates the recording time. Indicates the current video/ total videos. Tap to view the previous video.
- Page 37 Icon Description Tap to display the video playback menu. Tap to view the recorded videos as thumbnails. Press to view the next video.
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Page 38: Video Playback Menu
3.5 Video Playback Menu To select a menu in the Video playback mode, please do the following: Make sure you are in the video playback mode. When in Video mode, press the Playback Button to switch to the video playback mode. Press the Menu Button or tap to open the Video playback mode menu screen. -
Page 39: Delete One
Please read the following section to learn how to operate each menu. 3.5.1 Delete One The Delete One menu allows you to delete files individually. To delete a file, please do the following: Use the left/right Navigation Button to select Delete One and press the middle Navigation Button to open the menu. -
Page 40: Delete All
3.5.2 Delete All The Delete All menu allows you to delete all the recorded files. To delete all files, please do the following: 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. -
Page 41: Protect
3.5.3 Protect The Protect menu allows you to protect files from being deleted. To protect a file, please do the following: 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. -
Page 42: Autoplay
3.5.4 Auto-play The Auto-play menu allows you to playback the recorded files automatically. To start Auto-play, please do the following: 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. -
Page 43: Shooting Photos
3.6 Shooting Photos To shoot a photo, do the following: Flip open the LCD to 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: ... - Page 44 Icon Description Indicates that the camcorder is in Camera mode. Indicates that the Macro is on. Indicates the current White Balance mode. Indicates that the Night mode is on. Indicates the current Effect mode being used. Indicates the amount of zoom being used.
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Page 45: Camera Mode Menu
3.7 Camera Mode Menu To select a menu in the Camera mode, please do the following: Make sure you are in the Camera mode. Move the mode dial to switch to the Camera mode if not. Press the Menu Button to open the Camera mode menu screen. -
Page 46: White Balance
Note: The Quality menu is only appeared on the menu screen if you have inserted a memory card into the device. Please read the following section to learn how to operate each menu. 3.7.1 White Balance The White Balance menu allows you to adjust the white balance when capturing images under specific lighting conditions. -
Page 47: Resolution
3.7.2 Resolution The Resolution menu allows you to set the resolution before you capture an image or 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 or tap the screen to select the desired option:... -
Page 48: Night Mode
Sepia: Select this option for brown color effect. Press the middle Navigation Button or tap confirm. 3.7.4 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: Use the left/right Navigation Button or tap... -
Page 49: Quality
10 sec: Select this option for 10-second delay. Press the middle Navigation Button or tap confirm. 3.7.6 Quality The Quality menu allows you to set photo qualities. A file in better quality requires more storage space than a file in the normal quality. -
Page 50: Playback Photos
3.9 Playback Photos 3.9.1 Playing Back Photos To playback photos, please do the following: Make sure you are in the Camera mode. Move the mode dial to switch to the Camera mode if not. Press the Playback Button to enter the Photo playback screen. - Page 51 Icon Description Indicates the current photo/total photos. Tap to view the previous photo. Tap to display the photo playback menu. Tap to view the recorded photos as thumbnails. Press to view the next photo.
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Page 52: Photo Playback Menu
3.10 Photo Playback Menu To select a menu in the Photo playback mode, please do the following: Make sure you are in the Photo playback mode. When in Camera mode, press the Playback Button to switch to the Photo playback mode. Press the Menu Button or tap to open the Photo playback mode menu screen. -
Page 53: Delete One
Read the following section to learn how to operate each menu. 3.10.1 Delete One The Delete One menu allows you to delete files individually. To delete a file, please do the following: Use the left/right Navigation Button to select Delete One and press the middle Navigation Button to open the menu. -
Page 54: Delete All
3.10.2 Delete All The Delete All menu allows you to delete all the recorded files. To delete all files, please do the following: Use the left/right Navigation Button to select Delete All and press the middle Navigation Button to open the menu. -
Page 55: Protect
3.10.3 Protect The Protect menu allows you to protect files from being deleted. To protect a file, please do the following: 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. -
Page 56: Autoplay
3.10.4 Auto-play The Auto-play menu allows you to playback the recorded files automatically. To start Auto-play, please do the following: 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. -
Page 57: System Menu
3.11 System Menu The system menu is used to configure miscellaneous camcorder function. Move the mode dial to SET. 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. -
Page 58: Date / Time
Please read the following section to learn how to operate each menu. 3.11.1 Date / Time See section 2.9.1 “Setting the Date and Time” on page 17. 3.11.2 Beep See section 2.9.3 “Setting the Beep” on page 18. 3.11.3 Auto Power Off The Auto Power Off menu allows you to set an idle time after which the camcorder automatically sets to sleep mode to save power. -
Page 59: Tv Standard
3.11.4 TV Standard The TV Standard menu allows you to select the TV standard of the recorded videos. To adjust the TV Standard, please do the following: Use the left/right Navigation Button to highlight TV standard and press the middle Navigation Button to open the menu. -
Page 60: Default
Press the middle Navigation Button or tap confirm. Warning: Formatting will delete everything on the media. 3.11.6 Default The Default menu allows you to reset the camcorder to factory defaults. To reset, please do the following: Use the left/right Navigation Button to highlight Default and press the middle Navigation Button to open the menu. -
Page 61: Frequency
3.11.8 Frequency The Frequency menu 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 left/right Navigation Button to highlight Frequency and press the middle Navigation Button to open the menu. -
Page 62: Specifications
Appendix Specifications General Imaging 1/3.2”CMOS 5.0 Megapixel Sensor sensor 5.0 Megapixel Active pixels Storage media Internal: Built-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... - Page 63 General Movie: 5X Optical Zoom, 4X Digital Zoom Zoom (except 1080p and QVGA) Camera: 5X Optical Zoom, 4X Digital Zoom TFT monitor 3.0” TFT (960 x 240 pixels) (16:9) LED light Effective range: < 1M Mode: On/Off White balance Auto/Sunny/Cloudy/Tungsten/ Fluorescent -2.0 EV~+2.0 EV compensation...
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Page 64: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Solution Cause Cannot turn on The battery is not Insert the battery the camcorder. inserted correctly. correctly. Charge the The battery has battery. no power. The camcorder The auto power Turn the power suddenly turns off function is on again. - Page 65 Problem Possible Solution Cause A black screen The EV setting Adjust the EV appears on the may be set too setting on the screen. high. camcorder. Memory card The memory Unlock the cannot be card is protected. memory card. used. The memory Format the card contains...
- Page 66 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...