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DXG USA DXG S p ortster DXG-5B7V User’s Manual.
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i T able of Contents About this man ual ............................................................ iv Copyrigh t .......................................................................... iv Precau tions .............................................
ii 2.7 Co n n ecti n g to PC usi n g a USB/ A V C able ............. 15 2.8 Changing modes ................................................... 15 2.9 Befor e you st art .................................................... 15 2.9.1 Setting the dat e and time .
iii 3.6.3 Effect .......................................................... 34 3.6.4 Night Mode .............................................. 34 3.6.5 Selftimer .................................................... 35 3.6.6 Quality....................
iv Preface Congratulations on your purchase of th is advanced video camera. Make sure that you read th is 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 dat e.
v Precautions General precautions • Do not use or st ore the product in dust y, dirty, or sand y areas, as its componen ts may be damaged. • Do not stor e the product in a ho t environment. Hi gh temperatures can shorten the life of electronic devices, damage batteries and warp or melt certain plastics.
vi 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.
vii • Do not open or cl ose the battery/c ard compartment cove r with wet hands. • Do not open the battery/ca rd compartment cover next to water or a pool. • The camera is not dust-proof. • Do not bump or knock the camera underwater, otherwise the battery/ca rd compartment cover ma y open.
viii - Inside of a closed vehicle, es pecially 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 batte ry may damage the e quipment and invalidate the warranty.
1 1 Introduction Read this se ction to learn abo ut the features and functions of the video camera. This chapt er also covers system requirements, package contents, and descriptions of the hardware compone nts.
2 1.3 Unpacking the video camera The following items should be presen t in the package. If any item is missing or appea rs damaged, cont act your dealer imme diately.
3 1.4 About the video camera Refer to the following illustrations to familiarize yourself with the buttons and controls of this vi deo camera. 1.4.1 Front v iew Lens LED flash 1.
4 1.4.3 Bottom view Tripod socket 1.4.4 Rig ht view LCD scre en cover Playback bu tton Menu button Microphone Power butto n.
5 1.4.5 Back view HDMI USB, AV Out SD card slot Battery compa rtment Record button Mode butt on 4-way Navi gation button.
6 1.4.6 Adjus ting the LCD disp lay Flip and twist the LCD screen as shown while capturing a still image or recording a video clip..
7 See the table below for a description of each button’s function. Name Button Function Power button Press and hold to turn the power on or off. Menu button Press to display the menu for the current mode. Playback button Press to switch to the Playback mode.
8 Name Button Function In Photo Playback m ode: • Press Left/Right Navigation button (EV/ ) to move through the pictures. • Press T to view thu mbnails. • Press the middle button to view a selected thu mbnail in full screen. In Video Playback mode: • Press Left/Right Navigation button (EV/ ) to move through the video clips.
9 Name Button Function • Press Left/Right Navigation button (EV/ ) to fast-forward/rewind during playback. Press the middle button to return to the normal speed. Record button In Video mode: • Press to start recording a video. Press again to stop recording.
10 2 Getting started Read this section to learn how to start using the video camera. Th is section covers basic f unctions such as switchi ng on, inserting the battery and memory card, and configuring preliminary settings. See later chapters for advanc ed functions.
11 3. 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 recomm ended by the manufacturer or your dealer. 1. Push the lock to open the battery cover as shown in the illustration.
12 2. Insert the ba ttery. Ensure t hat the batter y contacts matc h to the contac ts inside the batter y compartment. 3. Close the battery cover..
13 2.3 Charging the battery You can charge the battery with the charging unit provided. Follow the below steps to charge your battery. 1. Connect one end of the power cord to the charging unit and then plug the other end to the wall outlet. 2. Insert the Li-io n battery into the charging bay.
14 2.5 Connecting to TV us ing a USB/AV Cable To view pictures or videos on a TV, connect the video camera to a TV using the supplied USB/AV c able 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.
1 5 2.7 Connecting to PC us ing 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: Video , Photo , and SET . Press the Mode button to toggle different modes.
1 6 2. Use the Left/Right Naviga tion button to select Date/Time . 3. Press the Middle Navigatio n button to confirm . 4. Use the Left/Right Naviga tion button to select the field to be adjusted. 5. Use the Up/Down Navigation button to adjust the value.
1 7 2.9.3 Setting the beep To adjust the beep, please do the following: 1. Press the Mode button to switch to the Set mode. 2. Use the Left/Right Naviga tion button to select Beep . 3. Press the Middle Navigatio n button to confirm. 4. Use the Left/Right Naviga tion button to select Off or On .
18 3 Using the Video Camera 3.1 Recording Videos To record a movie, please do the following: 1. Press the Power button to turn on the video camera. The video camera enters the Video mode. 2. Press the Record button to s tart recording the video. To adjust the v ideo, you may: • Use the T / W butt on to zoom in/out.
19 # Icon Description 1 Memory type in dicator : indicates tha t an SD card is use d. : indicates tha t no SD card is inserted and the inte rnal memory i s used. 2 Indicates the percentage of memory left. 3 Indica tes the cur rent EV compen sation v alue.
20 3.2 Video Menu To access the Video menu, please do the following: 1. Make sure you are in the Video mode. Press the Mode button to switch to the Video mode if not. 2. Press the Menu button to o pen the Video me nu. 3. Use the Left/Right Navigation b utton to scroll through the selections until the desired one is highlighted.
21 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: 1.
22 • QVGA: Select this option for 320 x 240 resolut ion. 2. Press the Middle Navigation button to confirm. 3.2.3 Effec t The Effect selection allows you to change the recording effect.
23 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: 1. Use the Left/Right Naviga tion button to select Off or On . 2. Press the Middle Navigation button to confirm.
24 3.3 Playing Videos To play videos, please do the following: 1. Make sure you are in the Video mode. Press the Mode button to switch to the Video mode if not. 2. Press the Playback button to ente r the Video Play back mode. 3. Use the Left/Right Naviga tion button to select the desired video.
2 5 # Icon Description 1 Indicates that the video came ra is in Playback mode. 2 Indicates the total clip length. 3 Indicates the number of the current video and total videos .
2 6 3.4 Video Playback Menu To access the Video Playback menu, please do the following: 1. In Video mode, press the Playback button to switch to the Video Playback mode. 2. Press the Menu button to o pen the Video Pla yback menu. 3. Use the Left / Right Navigation Button to scroll through the selections until the desired one is highlighted.
2 7 3.4.1 Delete On e The Delete One selection allows you to delete individual files. To delete a file, please do the following: 1. Use the Left/Right Navigation button to select the desired file. 2. Press the Middle Navigatio n button to delete the file.
28 3.4.3 Protect The Protect selection allows you to protect files from being deleted. To protect a file, please do the following: 1. Use the Left/Right Naviga tion button to select the desired file. 2. Press the Middle Navigatio n button to lock the file.
29 3.4.4 Auto play The Autoplay selection allows you to play back the recorded files automatical ly. To start auto play, please do the following: 1. Press the Middle Navigatio n button to begin auto play. • To pause auto play, press the Down Navigation button.
30 3.5 Shooting P hotos To shoot a photo, please do the following: 1. Press the Power button to turn on the video camera. 2. Press the Mode button to switch to the Photo mode. 3. Press the Record button to capt ure a photo. To adjust the camera, you may: • Use the T / W butt on to zoom in/out.
31 # Icon Description 1 Memory type in dicator : indicates tha t an SD card is use d. : indicates tha t no SD card is inserted and internal memory is used. 2 Indicates the current EV compensation value. 3 Indicates the current resolution. 4 Indicate s the current ba ttery status.
32 3.6 Photo Menu To access the Photo menu, please do the following: 1. Make sure you are in the Photo mode. Press the Mode button to switch to the Pho to mode if not. 2. Press the Menu button to o pen the Photo menu. 3. Use the Left/Right Naviga tion button to scr oll through the selections until the desired one is highlighted.
33 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: 1.
34 2. Press the Middle Navigation button to confirm. 3.6.3 Effec t The Effect selection allows you to change the recording effect. To set the effect, please do the following: 1. Use the Left / Right Navigatio n button to select the desired option: • Color : Select this option for color photography.
3 5 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: 1. Use the Left/Right Naviga tion button to select: • 5 sec.: Select this option for 5-second delay. • 10 sec.
3 6 3.7 Viewing Photos To view photos, please do the following: 1. Make sure you are in the Photo mode. Press the Mode button to switch to the Pho to mode if not. 2. Press the Playback button to e nter the Photo Pla yback mode. 3. Press the Left/Right Navigatio n button to b rowse the recorded photos.
3 7 3.8 Photo Playback Menu To access the Photo playback menu, please do the following: 1. In Photo mode, press the Playback but ton to switch to t he Photo Playback mode. 2. Press the Menu button to o pen the Photo Playback menu. 3. Use the Left/Right Navigation button to scrol l through the selections until the desired one is highlighted.
38 3.8.1 Delete On e The Delete One selection allows you to delete individual files. To delete a file, please do the following: 1. Use the Left/Right Navigation button to select the desired file. 2. Press the Middle Navigatio n button to delete the file.
39 3.8.3 Protect The Protect selection allows you to protect files from being deleted. To protect a file, please do the following: 1. Use the Left/Right Naviga tion button to select the desired file. 2. Press the Middle Navigation button to lock the file.
40 3.8.4 Auto play The Autoplay selection allows you to play back the recorded files automatical ly. To start auto play, please do the following: 1. Press the Middle Navigatio n button to be gin auto play. 2. Press the Middle Navigatio n button aga in to stop.
41 3.9 System Menu To access the System menu, please do the following: 1. Press the Mode button to switch to the Set mode. The System menu appears. 2. Use the Left / Right Navigation button to scr oll through the selections until the desired one is highlighted.
42 3.9.1 Date and Time See section 2. 9.1 “Setting t he date and time”. 3.9.2 B eep See section 2.9.3 “Settin g 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.
43 2. Press the Middle Navigatio n button to co nfirm. 3.9.5 Format The Format selection allows you to format your memory card or the internal me mory when no me mory card is inse rted. To format the memory media , please do the fo llowing: 1. Use the Left/Right Navi gation butto n to select Cancel or OK .
44 3.9.7 Lang uage See section 2.9.2 “Settin g the language”. 3.9.8 Freq uency The Frequency selection allows you to set the refresh rate of the video camera. Increasi ng the refresh rate decreases flickering, thereby reducing eyestrain. To set the refresh rate, please do the following: 1.
4 5 3.10 USB mode Your video camera can b e used as a USB mass s torage device. When connecting to a PC, the video camera is displayed as a removable drive in Windows Explor er. Drag and drop files to and from the removable drive just like any other storage device.
4 6 Appendix Specification General Imaging sensor 1/3.2” CMOS 5.0 Megapixel Sensor Active pixels 5.0 Megapixel Storag e media Internal: Built-in 128MB Flash Memor y , Available memory space for image storage is approximately 78MB. SD Card, SDHC Com patible ( U p to SDHC 16GB Class6 ) Color effects Color/B&W/Sepia Lens F3.
4 7 General Zoom Movie: Digital Zoom 4X (for WVGA and 7 20P only) Camera: Digi tal Zoom 4 X 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.
48 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution Cannot turn on the video camera. The battery is not inserted correctly. Insert the batter y correctly. The battery has no power. Charge the battery. The video camera suddenly turns off. The auto power off function is enabled.
49 Problem Possible Cause Solution Memory card cannot be used. The memory card is protected. Unlock the memory card. The memory card contains non-DCF images taken by other video cameras. Format the memory card. Before formatting the card, ensure you back up the files.
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