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AgfaPhoto DV-5000HD User Manual

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  • Page 1 DV-5000HD User manual...

  • Page 2: Fcc Statement

    FCC STATEMENT This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 3: Read This First

    READ THIS FIRST Trademark Information ® ® Microsoft and Windows are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. ® Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. SD™ is a trademark. Other names and products may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read and understand all Warnings and Cautions before using this product. Warnings If foreign objects or water have entered the video camera, turn the power off and remove the batteries. Continued use might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the store of purchase.
  • Page 5 Cautions Load the batteries paying careful attention to the polarity (+ or –) of the terminals. Loading the batteries with their polarities inverted might cause fire and injury, or damage to the surrounding areas due to the battery rupturing or leaking.

  • Page 6: Notes On Battery Usage

    Notes on Battery Usage When you use the batteries, carefully read and strictly observe the Safety Instructions and the notes described below: Use only the specified batteries. (AA batteries) Avoid extremely cold environments as low temperatures can shorten the battery life and reduce video camera performance.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 29 MENU OPTIONS Overview 29 Video Menu Package Contents 31 Capture Menu 33 Playback Menu GETTING TO KNOW YOUR 34 Setup Menu DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA Front View 36 INSTALLING SOFTWARE Rear View PROGRAM 10 LCD Monitor Display 37 TRANSFERRING FILES TO YOUR COMPUTER 14 GETTING STARTED 37 Downloading / Deleting Your Files...

  • Page 8: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Overview Thank you for purchasing this AgfaPhoto digital camera. Please read these operating instructions carefully in order to use the digital camera correctly. Keep the instructions in a safe place after reading so that you can refer to them later.

  • Page 9: Getting To Know Your Digital Video Camera

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA Front View 1. Speaker 2. Focus switch Normal mode Macro mode 3. Lens 4. LED lights 5. Microphone 6. Battery cover 7. Tripod socket EN-8...

  • Page 10: Rear View

    Rear View 1. LCD monitor Down button MENU Menu button Power button 9. Status LED indicator Left button Self-timer button 10. USB port Zoom out (wide-angle) 11. SD/SDHC memory card slot button / Thumbnail button 12. AV OUT1 terminal Zoom in (telephoto) 13.

  • Page 11: Lcd Monitor Display

    LCD Monitor Display Standby Mode Video Mode 1. Video mode icon 2. Available recording time 3. Storage media 00:02:05 00:02:05 00:02:05 ] SD/SDHC memory card 4. Battery condition ] Full battery power ] Medium battery power ] Low battery power ] No battery power 5.
  • Page 12 Camera Mode 1. Camera mode icon 2. Available number of shots 9999 9999 9999 3. Storage media 4. Battery condition 5. Zoom status bar 6. Capture mode icon [Blank] Single ] Burst ] AEB 7. ISO ] Auto ] 50 ] 100 ] 200 ] 400...
  • Page 13 Audio Recording Mode (Standby) 1. Audio mode icon 2. Available recording time 3. Storage media 00:25:00 00:25:00 00:25:00 4. Battery condition 5. Elapsed time 00:00:00 6. Recording indicator 7. Status indicator (Recording) 00:03:06 Stop EN-12...

  • Page 14: Playback Mode

    Playback Mode Video Mode 1. Playback mode icon 2. Elapsed time 3. Storage media 00:00:00 00:00:00 00:00:00 4. Battery condition 5. Folder and file number 6. Volume indicator 7. Video status bar Pause Stop 101-0001 8. Playback indicator Camera Mode 1.

  • Page 15: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED Preparation 1. Attach the camera strap. 2. Open the battery cover. 3. Insert the supplied batteries with correct orientation as shown. 4. Insert an SD/SDHC memory card. Be sure to format the SD/SDHC memory card with this video camera before its initial usage.

  • Page 16: Turning The Power On/Off

    Turning the Power On/Off Load the batteries and insert an SD/SDHC memory card before starting. Press the button until the digital video camera turns on. To turn the power off, press the button again. The power is turned off automatically when the digital video camera has not been operated for a defined period of time.

  • Page 17: Handling The Digital Video Camera

    Handling the Digital Video Camera 1.Open the panel by pulling it away from the digital video camera. 2.Choose the angle of the monitor that suits you best by rotating the panel. Make sure you open the LCD panel at 90 degrees before attempting to rotate it. Rotate the LCD panel carefully with the correct direction.

  • Page 18: Setting The Date And Time

    Setting the Date and Time The date/time needs to be set if/when: The digital video camera is turned on for the first time. The digital video camera is turned on after being left without batteries for an extended period of time. 1.

  • Page 19: Formatting The Memory Card

    Formatting the Memory Card This utility formats the SD/SDHC memory card and deletes all stored images, video clips, and data. 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Select [Setup] menu with the button. Setup 3. Select [Format] with the buttons, and English Language press the...

  • Page 20: Capture Mode

    CAPTURE MODE Your digital video camera is equipped with a 2.36" TFT-LCD monitor to help you cap- ture/playback images and video clips or adjust menu settings. Recording Video Clips 1. Press the button until the digital video camera turns on. 00:02:05 00:02:05 00:02:05...

  • Page 21: Using The Zoom Function

    Using the Zoom Function This digital video camera is equipped with digital zoom. You may enlarge the subjects by pressing the button. While digital zoom can be a useful feature, the more an image is enlarged (zoomed), the more pixelated (grainier) the image will appear. To capture a zoomed image/video clip, perform the following steps: 1.

  • Page 22: Setting The Self-Timer

    Setting the Self-Timer The self-timer may be used in situations such as group shots. When using this option, you should either mount the digital video camera on a tripod (recommended) or place it on a flat, level surface. 1. Press the button to select the self-timer setting.

  • Page 23: Playback Mode

    PLAYBACK MODE Playing Back Video Clips 1. Press the MODE button until displayed. 00:00:00 00:00:00 00:00:00 The last recorded image/video clip appears on the LCD monitor. 2. Select the desired video clip with the buttons. 3. Press the button to start video playback. Pause Stop 101-0001...

  • Page 24: Playing Back Still Images

    Playing Back Still Images 1. Press the MODE button until is displayed. The last recorded image/video clip appears on the LCD monitor. 2. Select the desired image with the buttons. 3. The images can be displayed in reverse or forward sequence with the buttons.

  • Page 25: Playing Back Still Images/Video Clips On Tv

    Playing Back Still Images/Video Clips on TV You can also playback your images on a TV screen. Before connecting to any devices, make sure to select NTSC / PAL system to match the video output system of the video equipment you are going to connect to the digital video camera, then turn all connected devices off.

  • Page 26: Thumbnail Display

    Thumbnail Display This function allows you to view 6 thumbnail images on the LCD monitor simulta- neously so you may search for a particular image/video clip. 1. Press the MODE button until Protect Audio Still displayed. icon file image 2. Press the button.

  • Page 27: Slide Show Display

    Slide Show Display The slideshow function enables you to play back your still images automatically in sequential order as a slideshow. This is a very useful and entertaining feature for reviewing captured images and for presentations. 1. Press the MODE button until is displayed.

  • Page 28: Protecting Images

    Protecting Images Set the data to read-only to prevent images/video clips from being deleted by mistake. 1. Press the MODE button until displayed. Play 2. Select the image/video clip you wish to protect Next Menu Slide Show with the buttons. Delete File 3.

  • Page 29: Audio Mode

    AUDIO MODE Recording Audio Files The digital video camera enables you to record and playback audio files anytime and anywhere. 1. Press the MODE button to enter Audio Mode. 2. Press the button to start audio recording. To pause recording, press the button again.

  • Page 30: Menu Options

    MENU OPTIONS Video Menu This menu is for the basic settings to be used when shooting video clips. Video 720x480 Size Quality Standard W.Blance Auto Auto Exit 1. The default mode is Video Mode. 2. Press the MENU button. 3. Select the desired option item with the buttons, and press the button to enter its respective menu.
  • Page 31 W.Balance This sets the white balance for a variety of lighting conditions and permits images to be captured that approach the conditions that are seen by the human eye. ] Auto ] Daylight ] Tungsten ] Fluoresc.1 ] Fluoresc.2 ] Cloudy This sets whether the camera’s LED lights are activated during usage.

  • Page 32: Capture Menu

    Capture Menu This menu is for the basic settings to be used when capturing still images. Capture Capture 2560x1920 Size Auto Quality Standard Capture Single Auto W.Blance Exit Exit 1. Press the MODE button or button (camera mode quick key) to enter Capture Mode.
  • Page 33 This sets the sensitivity for capturing images. When the sensitivity is raised (and the ISO figure is increased), photography will become possible even in dark locations, but the more pixelated (grainier) the image will appear. * Auto / 50 / 100 / 200 / 400 Capture This sets the shooting mode for capturing still images.

  • Page 34: Playback Menu

    Playback Menu In this menu, choose which settings are to be used for still image/video clip playback. Play Next Menu Slide Show Delete File Delete All Next Menu Protect Single Sound Exit 1. Press the MODE button until is displayed. 2.

  • Page 35: Setup Menu

    Setup Menu This menu sets your digital video camera’s operating environment. Setup Setup English Language Power Off Format Next Menu Beep LCD Bright. Video Out NTSC 50Hz Light Freq. Sys. Reset Date / Time Next Menu Exit Exit 1. Press the MENU button. 2.
  • Page 36 Beep This sets whether or not to mute the startup sound, and the video camera sounds each time you press a button. * On / Off Video Out Sets video compatibility with the equipment you are going to connect to the digital video camera.

  • Page 37: Installing Software Program

    INSTALLING SOFTWARE PROGRAM 1. Please make sure you have Windows Media Player 9 or QuickTime 7.0 installed onto your computer first. 2. Please install the Decorder program (available in the CD). H.264 files may be played back with Windows Media Player 9. (Decorder is design for H.264 decode) MP4/H.264 playback System Requirements: At least 512MB of RAM...

  • Page 38: Transferring Files To Your Computer

    TRANSFERRING FILES TO YOUR COMPUTER System Requirement Windows Macintosh Pentium 166 MHz or higher PowerPC G3/G4/G5 Windows 2000/XP/Vista OS 9.0 or later 128MB RAM 128MB RAM 128MB hard disk space 128MB hard disk space CD-ROM drive CD-ROM drive Available USB port Available USB port Downloading / Deleting Your Files via Computer 1.

  • Page 39: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Item Description Image sensor 1/2.5” CMOS sensor Effective pixels 5.0 Mega pixels Image resolution <Still image> 8M: 3264 x 2448 (FW interpolation), 5M: 2560 x 1920, 3M: 2048 x 1536, 1M: 1280 x 960, 0.3M: 640 x 480 <Video clip> HD: 1280 x 720 (30 fps), D1: 720 x 480 (30 fps), CIF: 352 x 240 (30 fps) Recording media...

  • Page 40: Appendix

    APPENDIX Troubleshooting Refer to the symptoms and solutions listed below before sending the digital video camera for repairs. If the problem persists, contact your local reseller or service center. Solutions / Corrective Symptom Cause Actions The power does not The batteries are not loaded Load the batteries correctly.

  • Page 41: Customer Care

    73066 Uhingen Germany AgfaPhoto is used under license of Agfa-Gevaert NV & Co. KG. Agfa-Gevaert NV & Co. KG. does not manufacture this product or provide any product warranty or sup- port. For service, support and warranty information, contact the distributor or manufac- turer.

  • Page 42: Fcc Compliance And Advisory

    Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in Private Households in the European Union This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with your other household waste. Instead, it is your responsibility to dis- pose of your waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment.

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