AGFA DV-5000Z User Manual
DV-5000Z
User manual
Precautions
• Do not point the camera directly at the sun or other intense light sources
which could damage your eyesight.
• Do not try to open the case of the camera or attempt to modify this camera in
any way. Highvoltage internal components create the risk of electric shock
when exposed. Maintenance and repairs should be carried out only by
authorized service providers.
• Do not fire the flash too close to the eyes of animals or people - especially
young children - as this may damage their eyes. In particular, maintain a
distance of at least one meter from infants when using the flash.
• Keep the camera away from water and other liquids. Do not use the camera
with wet hands. Never use the camera in the rain or snow. Moisture creates
the danger of electric shock.
· Keep the camera and its accessories out of the reach of children and animals
to prevent accidents or damage to the camera.
• If you notice smoke or a strange odor coming from the camera, turn the
power off immediately. Take the camera to the nearest authorized service
center for repair. Never attempt to repair the camera on your own.
• Use only the recommended power accessories. Use of power sources not
expressly recommended for this equipment may lead to overheating,
distortion of the equipment, fire, electrical shock or other hazards.
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Disclaimer
We assume no responsibility over and above the provisions of the Product
Liability Law for damages suffered by the user or third parties as a result of the
inappropriate handling of the product or its accessories, or by their operational
failure and by their use. We reserve the right to make changes to this product
and its accessories without prior notice.
Warning!
Never try to open the camera or to take it apart. This will invalidate all guarantee
claims. Danger of explosion if batteries are not changed properly. Only replace
the batteries with the same type or another type approved by the manufacturer.
Used batteries must be disposed of in accordance with the manufacturer’s
guidelines and local regulations.
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Table of Contents
Precautions................................................................................................ 2
Disclaimer........................................................................................................................2
Warning! .......................................................................................................................... 2
Table of Contents ...................................................................................... 3
Introduction ............................................................................................... 5
Getting Ready ................................................................................................................. 5
What’s inside the box? .................................................................................................... 5
Parts and Operating Controls .......................................................................................... 6
Loading the Battery ......................................................................................................... 8
Charging the battery ........................................................................................................ 8
Cautions: ......................................................................................................................... 9
Inserting the SD memory card....................................................................................... 10
Operating the Camera ................................................................................................... 10
Using the LCD Display .................................................................................................. 11
Holding the camera ....................................................................................................... 11
Operation Modes ..................................................................................... 12
Mode Indicators ............................................................................................................. 12
Navigating the Main Menu............................................................................................. 13
Setting the Date and Time............................................................................................. 14
Recording Video ...................................................................................... 15
Photo Shooting Mode ............................................................................. 16
Shutter Release............................................................................................................. 16
Using the Flash ............................................................................................................. 17
Setting the White Balance .............................................................................................17
Using the Self-Time ....................................................................................................... 18
Playback........................................................................................................................19
To zoom out to the original view: ................................................................................... 20
Protect Files .................................................................................................................. 21
Erasing Flies.................................................................................................................. 22
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Video and Photo Menu............................................................................ 23
Video Quality ................................................................................................................. 23
Image Size .................................................................................................................... 23
Night Shot ..................................................................................................................... 24
White Balance ............................................................................................................... 24
Flash ............................................................................................................................. 25
Effect .............................................................................................................................26
Exposure Value ............................................................................................................. 26
Self-Timer......................................................................................................................27
Histogram ...................................................................................................................... 27
Icon ............................................................................................................................... 27
Video and Photo Playback Menu .................................................................................. 27
Setup Menu .............................................................................................. 28
Date/Time...................................................................................................................... 28
Beep .............................................................................................................................. 28
Flicker............................................................................................................................ 29
Video-Out ...................................................................................................................... 29
LCD Brightness ............................................................................................................. 29
Format ........................................................................................................................... 30
Power-Save................................................................................................................... 30
Language ...................................................................................................................... 31
Initialize ......................................................................................................................... 31
Viewing Photos and Videos on TV......................................................... 32
Connecting to a computer ............................................................................................. 32
Installing the optional photo/video software................................................................... 33
Folder structure in the built-in memory or on the memory card ..................................... 33
Specifications .......................................................................................... 34
Customer care ......................................................................................... 35
Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in Private Households in the European Union 36
FCC Compliance and Advisory...................................................................................... 36
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Introduction
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.
Getting Ready
Take some time to become well acquainted with your new AgfaPhoto DV-5000Z
camera before using it. Also pay special attention to the instructions that follow
that explain how to set it up for first use.
What’s inside the box?
Your digital camera is bundled with the following accessories:
• AgfaPhoto DV-5000Z
• CD (containing installation drivers for connecting camera to a PC, additional
photo/video software for use with your digital camera, and user manual)
• Pouch
• Strap
• Battery
• Quick Start Guide
• Power adapter (for charging the battery)
• USB cable (for connecting the camera to a personal computer)
• 3 RCA YPbPr cables and 2 RCA audio cables
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Parts and Operating Controls
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1. Auto-focus LED
2. Video-Light
Flash
Lens
Ext. Microphone Jack
1. Recording indicator
2. Power LED
LCD Panel (open)
Built-in Single Microphone
Infrared remote control sensor ( remote
control optional )
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Low Battery / Charging Indicator
Video Capture Button
5-way Navigation Control
Power button
Zoom T/W
Photo Capture Button
Menu / Return button
Setup / Playback button
Battery/SD Card
Compartment
Tripod Mount
USB / Power / Charger Connection
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Speaker
YPbPr
RCA A/V-out
YUV A/V-out
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Loading the Battery
To load the battery into the camera:
1. Position the camera with the lens facing you and open the battery / SD card
compartment by pressing the cover and sliding it towards you. The cover
door will snap open.
2. Turn the battery so that the label is facing to the right and the three gold
contacts on the battery are positioned upwards and to the rear of the camera.
The side of the battery with the three gold contacts will slide directly into the
battery compartment first.
3. Slide the battery into the compartment until fully inserted.
4. Close the battery / SD card compartment by pressing down on the cover and
sliding it towards the rear of the camera. The cover will snap shut.
To remove the battery, open the battery / SD card compartment and push the
battery compartment clip upwards; then slide the battery out of the
compartment.
Note: You do not need to remove the battery for charging but you may
need to remove the battery to replace it in the future.
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Charging the battery
Before you can operate your Digital movie camera, the included battery needs
to be charged for 6 hours without interruption.
1. Make sure your battery has been
fully inserted with the Battery / SD
Compartment door shut. Refer to
"Loading the Battery." Additionally
you may want to ensure that the
SD card has been inserted. (For
more information, please read
"Inserting the SD memory card.")
2. Carefully open the protective
rubber cover below the main
controls of the camera with your
thumb or finger.
3. Connect the power adapter cord
to the camera and the transformer
plug to a power outlet.
4. Charging should commence and
the charging indicator LED will
light red. When charging is
finished you will see that the charging indicator has turned green. At this point
you may safely disconnect the power adapter cord and the transformer plug
and use the camera.
5. Charge the battery for 6 hours for the initial charge or charge for 1 hour if
subsequently recharging the battery.
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Cautions:
• To protect and prolong the life of the battery pack, do not charge it for more
than 24 hours at a time.
• This is a Lithium-Ion battery pack; there is no need to completely use or
discharge it before recharging.
• It takes approximately 60 minutes to bring a fully discharged battery pack to
full charge. Charging it within a temperature range of 5 to 40 degrees Celsius
(41 to 104 degrees Fahrenheit) is recommended. Charging times will vary
according to the surrounding humidity and battery pack charge state.
• You may hear a noise during charging. This is not a malfunction.
• Do not place the battery near a heat source, expose it to direct flame or heat,
or immerse it in water. Such exposure may damage the battery and lead to
the leakage of corrosive liquids, fire, electrical shock, explosion or serious
injury.
• Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the batteries. There is
serious risk of injury due to an explosion. Immediately flush with water any
area of the body (including the eyes and mouth) or clothing that comes into
contact with the inner contents of a battery. If the eyes or mouth come into
contact with these substances, immediately flush with water and seek
medical assistance.
• Avoid dropping or subjecting the battery to severe impacts that could damage
the casing.
• Do not short-circuit the battery terminals with metallic objects. This could lead
to overheating, burns and other injuries.
• Use only the designated battery / SD compartment to charge the battery
pack. Use of other battery chargers may cause the unit to overheat and
distort, resulting in fire or electrical shock.
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Inserting the SD memory card
If your photo/video storage will exceed the built-in memory capacity of 32MB,
then prior to using this camera you will need to load an SD memory card into
the camera.
To insert the SD memory card
1. Hold the camera with the lens facing towards
you.
2. Open the battery / SD card compartment by
pressing the cover upwards and sliding it
towards you. The cover will snap open.
3. Position the SD card so that the edge with the
gold-pin connectors faces right and gently push
the SD card in until it locks into place.
4. Close the battery / SD card compartment by
pressing the cover and sliding it away from you.
The cover will snap shut.
To remove the SD memory card
Push the edge of the SD card until it springs out from the SD memory card slot.
Then, carefully remove the SD card.
Without the SD memory card, video and photos taken will be saved to the builtin memory of your Digital movie camera. Look at the indicator on the upper-right
of the LCD screen to see where videos and photos will be stored.
Note: Removing the SD memory card during camera operation will power
down the camera.
Operating the Camera
Turning on the Power
Install the battery and the SD memory card before turning on the Digital movie
camera. Flip open the LCD panel in a
leftwards motion then take hold of the
bottom-left corner of the LCD panel and
swivel it upwards. The Power button can be
seen on the inner top right side of your
Digital movie camera. Press and hold the
Power button for 3 seconds to turn on the
Digital movie camera. The LCD screen will
display a recording screen by default.
When the camera is on you can check the
battery power level or external power
indicator located in the bottom-left corner of
the LCD panel.
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Power indicator
Using the LCD Display
The LCD display makes taking pictures and
videos easy. Use the LCD panel to frame
your subjects for taking pictures or recording
video.
To use the LCD panel, flip open the LCD
panel in a leftwards motion, then hold the
bottom-left corner of the LCD panel and
swivel it upwards.
While in Video Capture Mode or Photo
Mode, you will see icons around the border
of the LCD panel. To learn more about these
icons, please see "Recording Video" and
"Photo Shooting Mode."
To hide the icons, push Menu, then select Setup and scroll down to Icon. A
submenu will appear. Scroll to "No" and select it. Now your LCD panel will not
display any icons.
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Holding the camera
The key to taking still, blur-free pictures is
holding the camera steadily and properly.
Because of its compact size and light
weight you can single-handedly operate
this Digital movie camera by gripping the
camera with your right hand while using
your right thumb to press buttons and
access other controls.
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