DXG Sportster
DXG-5B7V User’s Manual
DXG USA
Table of Contents
About this manual............................................................iv
Copyright..........................................................................iv
Precautions .......................................................................v
Before You Start .............................................................viii
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Introduction................................................ 1
1.1 System requirements...............................................1
1.2 Features..................................................................1
1.3 Unpacking the video camera..................................2
1.4 About the video camera..........................................3
1.4.1
1.4.2
1.4.3
1.4.4
1.4.5
1.4.6
1.4.7
Front view...................................................3
Top view .....................................................3
Bottom view ...............................................4
Right view...................................................4
Back view....................................................5
Adjusting the LCD display.......................6
About the LEDs..........................................9
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Getting started.......................................... 10
2.1 Inserting an SD card............................................10
2.2 Inserting the battery .............................................11
2.3 Charging the battery ............................................13
2.4 Turning on/off the video camera .........................13
2.5 Connecting to TV using a USB/AV Cable.............14
2.6 Connecting to TV using an HDMI Cable............14
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2.7 Connecting to PC using a USB/AV Cable.............15
2.8 Changing modes...................................................15
2.9 Before you start ....................................................15
2.9.1
2.9.2
2.9.3
Setting the date and time........................15
Setting the language................................16
Setting the beep........................................17
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Using the Video Camera.......................... 18
3.1 Recording Videos..................................................18
3.2 Video Menu ..........................................................20
3.2.1
3.2.2
3.2.3
3.2.4
3.2.5
White Balance...........................................21
Resolution.................................................21
Effect..........................................................22
Night Mode ..............................................23
Quality.......................................................23
3.3 Playing Videos......................................................24
3.4 Video Playback Menu...........................................26
3.4.1
3.4.2
3.4.3
3.4.4
3.4.5
Delete One ................................................27
Delete All ..................................................27
Protect .......................................................28
Autoplay ...................................................29
Volume......................................................29
3.5 Shooting Photos ...................................................30
3.6 Photo Menu..........................................................32
3.6.1
3.6.2
White Balance...........................................33
Resolution.................................................33
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3.6.3
3.6.4
3.6.5
3.6.6
Effect..........................................................34
Night Mode ..............................................34
Selftimer....................................................35
Quality.......................................................35
3.7 Viewing Photos.....................................................36
3.8 Photo Playback Menu..........................................37
3.8.1
3.8.2
3.8.3
3.8.4
Delete One ................................................38
Delete All ..................................................38
Protect .......................................................39
Autoplay ...................................................40
3.9 System Menu ........................................................41
3.9.1
3.9.2
3.9.3
3.9.4
3.9.5
3.9.6
3.9.7
3.9.8
3.9.9
Date and Time..........................................42
Beep ...........................................................42
Auto Power Off........................................42
TV Standard..............................................42
Format.......................................................43
Diving........................................................43
Language ..................................................44
Frequency .................................................44
Default.......................................................44
3.10 USB mode.............................................................45
3.11 Diving mode..........................................................45
Appendix .........................................................................46
Specification....................................................................46
Troubleshooting..............................................................48
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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. However, no guarantee is made
regarding the accuracy of the contents. If the contents of this
manual do not tally with the camera, please take the camera as a
criterion. We reserve the right to change the contents of this
manual and specifications of the product without prior notice.
If the accessories do not tally with the actual package, please take
the actual package as the criterion.
Copyright
© Copyright 2010.
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced,
transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system or translated
into any language or computer language, in any form or by any
means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, manual or
otherwise, without the prior written permission of the
manufacturer.
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Precautions
General precautions
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Do not use or store the product in dusty, dirty, or sandy areas,
as its components may be damaged.
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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.
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Do not store the product in cold areas. When the product
warms up to its normal temperature, moisture can form inside;
this may damage the electronic circuits.
Do not attempt to open the casing or attempt your own repairs.
High-voltage internal components create the risk of electric
shock when exposed.
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Do not drop or knock the product. Rough handling may
damage the internal components.
Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents or strong
detergents to clean the product. Wipe the product with a
slightly damp soft cloth.
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Do not fire the flash while it is too close to the subject's eyes.
Intense light from the flash can cause eye damage if it is fired
too close to the eyes. When using the flash, the camera should
be at least one meter from the eyes of the subject.
Do not open the battery cover while an image is being
recorded. Doing so will not only make storage of the current
image impossible, it can also corrupt other image data already
stored in file.
If the product or any of its accessories are not working
properly, take them to your nearest qualified service center.
The personnel there will assist you and if necessary, arrange
for the product to be repaired.
Test for proper operation before using the camera.
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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:
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If the fluid makes contact with skin, wipe it with a clean cloth
then rinse with a large amount of water.
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If the fluid makes contact with eyes, wash eyes with clean
water for at least 15 minutes and seek immediate medical
attention.
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If the fluid is swallowed, first rinse mouth with water, then
drink a large amount of water and induce vomiting. Seek
immediately medical attention.
Waterproof
Waterproof performance
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The camera’s waterproof performance is equivalent to the
IPX8 standard.
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The supplied accessories are not waterproof.
When using the camera
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The waterproof properties of the camera apply to fresh water
and saltwater only; they do not apply to cleaning substances,
chemicals, or water from spas, etc. Any such liquids should be
wiped off immediately.
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Do not immerse in water at a depth greater than 3.0 m (10 ft).
Do not subject the camera to highly pressurized water.
Do not immerse in water for longer than 60 minutes. After 60
minutes of use in water, allow the camera to dry for at least 10
minutes.
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Do not immerse in water warmer than 40°C (104°F).
Do not open or close the battery/card compartment cover
when the camera is wet or underwater.
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Do not open or close the battery/card compartment cover with
wet hands.
Do not open the battery/card compartment cover next to
water or a pool.
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The camera is not dust-proof.
Do not bump or knock the camera underwater, otherwise the
battery/card compartment cover may open.
After using the camera
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Be sure to wipe any dirt or sand off the waterproof sealing
material or its contraction surface. Dirt or sand may scratch the
material or the surface, making the camera less resistant to
water.
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To wash sand, dirt or dust off the camera, rinse it under
running tap water or soak it in a bowl of fresh water or 2 or 3
minutes.
Do not use any soapy water, mild detergents, alcohol or
similar liquids to clean the camera. They may make the camera
less resistant to water.
The sealing material that makes this camcorder waterproof is
replaceable at an additional cost and should be replaced once a year
to maintain the camera’s water resistance. Please contact us for
details to avail of this service.
Operation conditions
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This camera is designed for use in temperatures ranging from
0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F).
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Do not use or keep the camera in the following areas:
- In areas subject to direct sunlight
- In areas subject to high humidity or dust
- Near air conditioners, heaters, or other areas subject to
temperature extremes
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- Inside of a closed vehicle, especially one parked in the sun.
- In areas subject to strong vibration
Power supply
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Use only the type of battery that came with your camera.
Using any other type of battery may damage the equipment
and invalidate the warranty.
•
Ensure the battery is inserted correctly. Inserting the battery
incorrectly can cause damage to the product and possibly start
a fire.
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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
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
camera beforehand to ensure that it functions properly. Any
additional loss caused by the malfunction of this product (such as
costs of photography or any loss of benefit generated by the
photography) is not the responsibility of the manufacturer and no
compensation will be given for it.
Copyright information
Observe "No Photography" notices in certain locations. In these
cases, you cannot record any live performance, improvisation or
exhibits, even for personal purposes. Any transfer of pictures or
memory card data must be conducted under the constraints of
copyright law.
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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:
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Windows® XP SP2/Vista/Windows 7 operating system
Intel®/AMD Dual-Core or higher
At least 1 GB of RAM or higher
Graphic card with DirectX 9 support (DirectX 10 recommended)
Standard USB 1.1 port or higher
At least 2 GB of available disk space
z Note:
A USB 1.1 port will enable you to transfer files to and from
your host PC, but transfer speeds will be much faster with a
USB 2.0 port.
1.2 Features
The video camera offers a variety of features and functions including:
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1080p (30fps) HD camcorder
Records H.264 Video Clip
Digital camera
USB mass storage
Waterproof IPX8
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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.
Video camera
Li-ion battery
Pouch
USB/AV cable
Power cable
Charger
CD ROM
User’s Manual
HDMI cable
DC-in adapter
(Optional)
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1.4 About the video 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 flash
1.4.2
Top view
Power LED
Speaker
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1.4.3
Bottom view
Tripod socket
1.4.4
Right view
Microphone
Power button
Menu button
LCD screen cover
Playback button
4
1.4.5
Back view
4-way Navigation
button
Record button
Mode button
HDMI
USB, AV Out
SD card slot
Battery compartment
5
1.4.6
Adjusting the LCD display
Flip and twist the LCD screen as shown while capturing a still
image or recording a video clip.
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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.
In OSD menus:
• Use the 4-way Navigation
button to select items and
press the middle button to
confirm.
In Video and Photo modes:
• Press T/W to zoom in/out.
Note: In Video mode, the
zoom function is only
4-way
Navigation
button
applicable to 720P and
WVGA resolution settings.
• Toggle EV to select the
different EV settings.
Press
to turn the LED
flash on/off.
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Name
Button
Function
In Photo Playback mode:
• Press Left/Right
Navigation button (EV/
to move through the
pictures.
)
• Press T to view thumbnails.
• Press the middle button to
view a selected thumbnail
in full screen.
In Video Playback mode:
• Press Left/Right
Navigation button (EV/
)
to move through the video
clips.
• Press W to view thumbnails.
• Press the middle button to
view a selected thumbnail
in full screen.
• In full screen view, press
the middle button to play
the video clip.
• Press W to pause playback.
Press again to resume.
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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.
In Video mode:
• Press to start recording a
video. Press again to stop
recording.
Record
button
In Photo mode:
• Press to take a picture.
Press to switch to different
modes: Video, Photo, or Set.
Mode
button
1.4.7
About the LEDs
The following table describes the camera LEDs:
LED
Color
Green
Red
Definition
Power
Power-on
Format/USB Mass Storage
Low battery
Delete/Recording
Red Blinking
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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 card, 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
additional storage space for still images and video clips.
1.
Push the lock to open the battery cover as shown in the
illustration.
2.
Insert the memory card. Ensure that the gold contacts are
facing downwards. We recommend using a memory card
with a capacity of 1 GB or higher.
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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 recommended by
the manufacturer or your dealer.
z Note:
Install the battery exactly as described here. Installing the
battery incorrectly could cause damage to the video camera
and possibly start a fire.
1.
Push the lock to open the battery cover as shown in the
illustration.
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2.
Insert the battery. Ensure that the battery contacts match to
the contacts inside the battery compartment.
3.
Close the battery cover.
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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.
3.
4.
5.
Insert the Li-ion battery into the charging bay.
The orange LED will light up for proper charging.
After full charge, the LED turns green.
The actual charging time depends on the current battery
capacity and charging conditions.
2.4 Turning on/off the video camera
Press and hold the Power button to turn the video camera on/off.
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2.5 Connecting to TV using a USB/AV Cable
To view pictures or videos on a TV, connect the video camera to a
TV using the supplied USB/AV cable 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.
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