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- Page 1 DXG-5C0V HD and DXG-5C8V HD 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..........1 System requirements..........1 Features..............1 Unpacking the video camera........2 About the camera ...........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 Back view............5... - Page 4 Changing modes...........13 Before you start ............13 2.6.1 Setting the date and time ......13 2.6.2 Setting the language ........14 2.6.3 Setting the beep........15 Shoot/Playback video ...........16 2.7.1 Shooting a video clip .......16 2.7.2 Playing the video clip......18 Taking/viewing pictures........19 2.8.1 Taking a still picture........19 2.8.2 Viewing images........20 Connecting to a computer ........21...
- Page 5 3.2.4 Using the LED light .........27 3.2.5 Quick access controls ......27 Movie Playback mode...........28 3.3.1 Movie Playback mode icons....28 Photo Playback mode ...........30 3.4.1 Photo Playback mode icons....30 Thumbnail mode ..........31 USB mode.............31 Using the menus ........32 Movie menu ............32 4.1.1.
- Page 6 4.3.5 Selftimer ............46 4.3.6 Photo quality ..........47 Photo playback menu ...........48 4.4.1 Delete............48 4.4.2 Protect ............50 4.4.3 Slide show..........51 System menu............52 4.5.1 Setting the beep........52 4.5.2 Date/time ..........52 4.5.3 Auto power off.........52 4.5.4 TV standard..........53 4.5.5 Format ............54 4.5.6 Default............55 4.5.7 Language ..........55 4.5.8...
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Page 7: Preface
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 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: ... -
Page 10: Before You Start
Make sure that the battery is inserted correctly. Inserting the battery incorrectly can cause damage to the product and possibly start a fire. Remove the battery to avoid the fluid leakage if the camera is not going to be used for a long time. ... -
Page 11: Introduction
1 Introduction Read this section to learn about the features and functions of the video camera. 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. V i de o ca m e ra P ou ch U S B & A V c ab le P ow er C ord Li -i on b a tt e ry Ba tt ery... -
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 light Strap hole 1.4.2 Top view SD card slot Macro switch... -
Page 14: Bottom View
1.4.3 Bottom view Tripod mount 1.4.4 Right view Microphone LCD touch screen cover... -
Page 15: Back View
1.4.5 Back view REC. / Power LED REC. / STOP button Mode button LED/ Enter button UP/ DOWN buttons USB / AV Output HDMI Output 1.4.6 LCD Panel Power button Menu button Playback Battery cover latch button Battery cover Speaker... -
Page 16: Adjusting The Lcd Display
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 to turn power on/off. button Menu Press to display main OSD menus. button Mode Use to toggle Movie, Photo, and SET button modes. In Movie and Photo modes, press to zoom in and out.
- Page 18 image in full screen mode. In SET mode, press Up/Down buttons to highlight menu items, and the ENTER button to select. In Movie mode, press to record video clip. In Movie Playback mode, press to REC. / pause the video playback.
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Page 19: About The Leds
1.4.8 About the LEDs The following table describes the camera LEDs: Color Definition Power / Green Power-on Rec. Red Blinking Recording Camera busy Green Blinking Self-timer is activated Green Blinking 2 seconds self-timer Rapidly remaining. Self-timer Green Blinking Self-timer is activated. Green Blinking 2 seconds self-timer Rapidly... -
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 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 video camera to provide additional storage space for still images, video clips, or other files. -
Page 21: Inserting The Batteries
2.2 Inserting the batteries This video camera is designed to use a rechargeable Li-Ion battery. Only use the batteries supplied or similar batteries recommended by the manufacturer or your dealer. Open the battery compartment cover and insert the batteries as shown. Close the battery compartment cover. -
Page 22: 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 23: Changing Modes
2.5 Changing modes The video camera can operate in three modes, Movie, Photo, and SET. Press the Mode button to toggle different modes. 2.6 Before you start Before you start using the video camera, some basic settings such as date and time, languages and beep function need to be configured. 2.6.1 Setting the date and time Turn on the video camera, and press the Mode button to... -
Page 24: Setting The Language
2.6.2 Setting the language Turn on the video camera, and press the Mode button to go to SET mode. Press the Up/ Down buttons or tap the screen to highlight or tap the screen to highlight Language. Press the ENTER button or tap the screen to enter the Language menu. -
Page 25: Setting The Beep
2.6.3 Setting the beep Turn on the video camera, and press the Mode button to go to SET mode. Press the ENTER button or tap the screen to enter the Beep menu. Press the Up/Down buttons or tap the screen to select Off or On options. -
Page 26: Shoot/Playback Video
2.7 Shoot/Playback video 2.7.1 Shooting a video clip Turn on the video camera and it starts in 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 27 3. The LCD preview and the ratio of a still-image capture can vary depending on the different video resolution settings. See the following table: Video Taking pictures Preview resolution (3M, 5M, 12M) 16:9 ratio 4:3 ratio 1080P 720P WVGA 4:3 ratio QVGA...
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Page 28: Playing The Video Clip
2.7.2 Playing the video clip In Movie mode, press the Playback button and the most recent file displays on the LCD screen. Movie playback mode indicator Press the Up/Down buttons or tap browse the video clips. Press the ENTER button or tap the screen to play back the video clip. -
Page 29: Taking/Viewing Pictures
2.8 Taking/viewing pictures 2.8.1 Taking a still picture Turn on the camera and press the mode button to Photo mode (with a camera icon). 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 30: Viewing Images
2.8.2 Viewing images In Photo mode, press the Playback button and the most recent image displays on the LCD screen. Playback mode Press the Up/Down buttons or tap browse the images. In thumbnail mode, press the ENTER button or tap Ok to view the image in full screen mode. -
Page 31: Connecting To A Computer
2.9 Connecting to a computer Connect the video camera to a computer with the USB cable provided, as shown below. 2.10 Connecting to a standard TV Connect the video camera to a standard TV as shown with the AV cable provided. -
Page 32: Connecting To An Hdtv
2.11 Connecting to an HDTV Read this section to learn how to show the video clips or photos on an HDTV. Connecting to an HDTV offers the high resolution for displaying the video clips or photos. Connect the video camera to an HDTV as shown with an HDMI cable. -
Page 33: Using The Camera
3 Using the camera Read this section to learn how to use the camera. 3.1 Movie mode Use this mode to capture video clips and store them in internal memory or on an SD card. 3.1.1 Movie mode Use the following picture to familiarize yourself with the Movie mode icons and symbols. -
Page 34: Using The Macro Function
White balance indicator Night mode indicator Effect indicator Recorded time indicator Memory status indicator: : indicates an SD card is inserted and the available storage capacity of the SD card : indicates no inserted SD card and the available internal memory Remaining memory capacity Resolution indicator Battery indicator... -
Page 35: Using The Zoom Function
3.1.3 Using the zoom function The camera is equipped with 4x digital zoom. Press the Up button to get closer to a subject. Press the Down button to move away from a subject. Note: 1080p and QVGA do not support zoom function. 3.1.4 Using the LED light Use the LED light to illuminate subjects in dark environments. -
Page 36: Photo Mode
3.2 Photo mode Use Photo mode to capture still pictures and store them in the internal memory or on an SD card. 3.2.1 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 37: Using The Macro Function
Memory status indicator: : indicates an SD card is inserted and the available storage capacity of the SD card : indicates no inserted SD card and the available internal memory File size indicator Battery indicator Self timer indicator EV compensation indicator 3.2.2 Using the macro function See section 3.1.2 “Using the macro function”. -
Page 38: Movie Playback Mode
3.3 Movie Playback mode Use Movie Playback mode to review all the movie files stored in the video camera. 3.3.1 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 39 Thumbnail icon. Tap to view all video clips in thumbnails. MENU icon. Tap to enter movie playback menu. File protect indicator...
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Page 40: Photo Playback Mode
3.4 Photo Playback mode Use Photo Playback mode to review all the image files stored in the video camera. 3.4.1 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 41: Thumbnail Mode
3.5 Thumbnail mode When in Photo Playback or Movie Playback modes, tap on screen to show images as thumbnails. Turn on the video camera and make sure it is in Photo Playback or Movie Playback mode. The most recent image /video clip displays on the screen. Press the zoom button left to view six thumbnail images /video clips on the LCD screen. -
Page 42: Using The Menus
4 Using the menus Read this section to learn how to configure the camera settings and use the advanced features. 4.1 Movie menu When in Movie mode, press the MENU button to show the Movie options menu. 4.1.1. White balance Use this option to correct color difference for different lighting conditions. -
Page 43: Video Resolution
4.1.2. Video resolution Use the resolution option to determine the resolution of the captured video. The larger screen size requires more memory storage space. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Movie mode. Press the MENU button to display menu options. Use the Up/Down buttons to highlight the Resolution option. -
Page 44: Color Effect
3. 1080p and QVGA mode do not support Digital Zoom function. 4.1.3. 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 Movie mode. Press the MENU button to display the menu options. -
Page 45: Night Mode
4.1.4. Night mode Use this function to shoot a better video clip quality in dark environments. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Movie mode. Press the MENU button to display the menu options. Use the Up/Down buttons to highlight the Night Mode option. -
Page 46: Video Quality
4.1.5. Video quality Use this function to record video clips. Higher quality video requires more memory storage space and higher speed SD card Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Movie mode. Press the MENU button to display the menu options. Use the Up/Down buttons to highlight the Quality option. -
Page 47: Movie Playback Menu
4.2 Movie playback menu Use the playback menu to manage the 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 or tap the screen to display the Movie Playback menu. - Page 48 If you select Delete All, use the Up/Down buttons or tap the Delete icon and press the ENTER button or tap Ok to delete all video clips. Press the MENU button again or tap to exit the menu. Note: Once deleted, files cannot be recovered so make sure you have a backup before you delete.
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Page 49: 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 or tap the screen to display Movie Playback menu. -
Page 50: Autoplay
4.2.3 Autoplay Use this function to continuously play all movie clips stored in the memory card. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Movie mode. Press the Playback button and then press the MENU button or tap the screen to display the Movie Playback menu. -
Page 51: Volume
4.2.4 Volume Use this function to adjust the volume of the video clips in playback mode. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Movie mode. Press the Playback button and then press the MENU button or tap the screen to display the Movie Playback menu. -
Page 52: Photo Menu
4.3 Photo menu In Photo mode, press the MENU button to show the Photo Options menu. 4.3.1 White balance Use this option to correct color difference due to lighting conditions. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Photo mode. Press the MENU button to display the menu options. -
Page 53: Resolution
4.3.2 Resolution 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 to display the menu options. Use the Up/Down buttons to highlight the Resolution option. -
Page 54: 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 to display the menu options. Use the Up/Down buttons to highlight the Effect option. -
Page 55: Night Mode
4.3.4 Night mode Use this function to shoot a better photo clip quality in dark environments. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Photo mode. Press the MENU button to display the menu options. Use the Up/Down buttons to highlight the Night Mode option. -
Page 56: Selftimer
4.3.5 Self-timer Use the self timer function to take a photo of yourself. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Photo mode. Press the MENU button to display the menu options. Use the Up/Down buttons to highlight the Self-timer option. -
Page 57: Photo Quality
4.3.6 Photo quality Use this set the photo quality. Higher quality pictures requires more memory storage space and higher speed SD card Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Photo mode. Press the MENU button to display the menu options. Use the Up/Down buttons to highlight the Quality option. -
Page 58: Photo Playback Menu
4.4 Photo playback menu 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 or tap the screen to display the Photo Playback menu. - Page 59 If you select Delete All, use the Up/Down buttons or tap the Delete icon and press the ENTER button or tap Ok to delete all images. Press the MENU button again or tap to exit the menu. Note: Once deleted, files cannot be recovered so make sure you have a backup before you delete.
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Page 60: Protect
4.4.2 Protect Use this function to protect files. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Photo mode. Press the Playback button and then press the MENU button or tap the screen to display the Photo Playback menu. Use the Up/Down buttons or tap the screen to select the Protect option. -
Page 61: Slide Show
4.4.3 Slide show The camera includes a slide show function, which displays each image in turn with a regular interval between pictures. Turn the video camera on and ensure it is in Photo mode. Press the Playback button and then press the MENU button or tap the screen to display the Photo Playback menu. -
Page 62: System Menu
4.5 System menu The system menu is used to configure miscellaneous camera functions. 4.5.1 Setting the beep See section 2.6.3 “Setting the Beep”. 4.5.2 Date/time See section 2.6.1 “Setting the date and time” 4.5.3 Auto power off Use this function to switch the camera off automatically after a period of inactivity for power saving. -
Page 63: Tv Standard
4.5.4 TV standard Use the TV option to set the TV system for the area. Turn on the video camera and press the Mode button to go to SET mode. Use the Up/Down buttons to highlight the TV standard option. Press the ENTER button or tap the screen to display the submenu. -
Page 64: Format
4.5.5 Format Use this function to format the current storage media. This format action will delete everything on the media. Turn on the video camera and press the Mode button to go to SET mode. Use the Up/Down buttons to highlight the Format option. Press the ENTER button or tap the screen to display the submenu. -
Page 65: Default
4.5.6 Default Use this option to reset all settings to the default settings. Turn on the video camera and press the Mode button to go to SET mode. Use the Up/Down buttons to highlight the Default option. Press the ENTER button or tap the screen to display the submenu. -
Page 66: Frequency
4.5.8 Frequency Use the Frequency option to set the frequency system for your area. To set the frequency: Turn on the video camera and switch to SET mode. Use the Up/Down buttons or tap the screen to highlight the Frequency option. Press the ENTER button or tap the screen to display the submenu. -
Page 67: Appendix
Appendix Specifications General Imaging 1/3.2” CMOS 5.0 Megapixel sensor sensor 5.0 Megapixel Active pixels Storage media Built-in 128 MB flash memory (approx. 75 MB available for image storage) SD Card, SDHC compatible (up to SDHC 16GB Class 6) Sensor Auto sensitivity Color effects Color/B&W/Sepia... - Page 68 General Movie clips Format: H.264 (AVI) Resolution: QVGA (120 fps), WVGA (60 fps), HD 720p (30 fps), HD 1080p (30 fps) Zoom Movie: Digital Zoom 4X (except 1080p and QVGA) Camera: Digital Zoom 4X TFT Monitor 3” TFT LCD Touch Display (960 x 240 pixels) (16:9) LED Light <...
- Page 69 General Dimension 17 (W) x 107 (H) x 57 (D) mm Weight Approx. 97± 5g (without batteries)
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Page 70: 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 71 Problem Possible Cause Solution Replace the The camera The camera is turns off when running out of batteries. capturing battery power. image using self-timer. Please take a The image is The subject is out of focus. beyond focus picture within range.
- Page 72 Problem Possible Cause Solution 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 74 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...