DXG Technology DXG-505V User Manual
DXG-505V
User Manual
DXG USA
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This is a digital video camera of exceptional quality and value. You will be able
to capture videos and pictures, then send and share them with friends and family.
This digital video camera not only functions as a digital camera, it also functions
as an MP3 player, a digital voice recorder, FM tuner, and when connected to your PC,
acts as a webcam. Connect this digital video camera to your TV and you will be
able to record TV programs.
This manual will give you a detailed and step-by-step explanation on how to
operate this digital video camera and how to install the accompanying software. 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 doesn’t tall with the camera, please take the camera as the
criterion, and your company reserves the right to change the contents or technical
specifications withour prior notice.
No matter when and where you are, you’ll be able to capture those special
memonts with this camera. Enjoy the convenience of creating photo albums,
recording video, listening to your music, or using it as a webcam when chatting with
your friends and familty, this digital video camera is your best choice and companion.
ntroduction
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Contents
1.Precautions……………………………………………..…….…..……5
Safety precautions………………………………………………………………………………5
Precautions before use………………………………………………………………………5
Precautions before operation……………………………………………………………………6
Package contents………………………………………………………………………………6
2.Understanding this digital video camera………………………......…….8
Digital video camera
construction…............................……………..………………… ……………….………….….8
Top view…………………………………………………………………………………………8
Front……………………………………………… ……………………………………… …… 8
Connector ports………………………………………………………………………………8
Back…………………………………………………………………………………… ………9
Left………………………………………………………………………………………………9
Right……………………………………………………………………………………………10
Battery status indicator…………………………………………………………………………10
3.How to use this digital video camera…..….…..……………..………11
Preparations before operation………………………………………………… ……………11
4.Using this digital video camera ….........……..…..……………..………12
Function list…………………………………………………………………………………12
Video mode……………………………………………………………………………15
Status indicator…………………………………………………………………………15
Hotkey menu…………………………………………………………………………15
Capturing video ……………………………………………………………………17
Video playback…………………………………………………………………………19
Video playback menu……………………………………………………………………20
Exit video playback menu………………………………………………………………21
Photo mode……………………………………………………………………………………21
Status indicator………………………………………………… …………………………21
Hotkey menu………………………………………………………………………………21
Focus locking………………………………………………………………………………23
Photo menu………………………………………………………………………………23
Select image size…………………………………………………………………………23
Select image quality……………………………………………………………… …23
Select white balance mode……………………………………………………………………24
Exposure adjustment…………………………………………………………………………24
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Color effects……………………………………………………………………………24
Auto shutter………………………………………………………………………………24
Select date indicator………………………………………………………………………24
Return to photo mode………………………………………………………………………25
Flash light function……………………………………………………………………………25
How to take a picture………………………………………………………………………25
Capturing close-up photos……………………………………………………………………25
Capturing general photos……………………………………………………… ………… …25
Photo playback…………………………………………………………………………25
Photo playback menu……………………………………………………………………25
Exit photo playback menu……………………………………………………………30
MP3 player…………………………………………………………… ……………30
How to playback MP3 music…………………………………………………………………30
Volume control……………………………………………………………………………31
Previous, next song…………………………………………………………………………31
Pause playback……………………………………………………………………………31
Stop playback……………………………………………………………………………32
MP3 player menu ……………………………………………………………………33
Return to MP3 player interface………………………………………………………………34
Exit MP3 Player……………………………………………………………………34
Radio…………………………………………………………………………34
Auto tuning…………………………………………………………………………34
Listening to a station………………………………………………………………………35
Manual tuning ………………………………………………………………………35
Turn off LCD screen………………………………………………………………………35
Delete station……………………………………………………………………………35
Recording function…………………………………………………………………………35
Exit radio mode …………………………… ……………………………………………35
Audio mode……………………………………………………………………………………36
Status indicator………………………………………………………………………………36
Begin recording……………………………………………………………………………36
Recording playback………………………………………………………………………36
Volume adjustment…………………………………………………………………36
Previous, next song…………………………………………………………………………36
Audio playback menu……………………………………………………………37
Exit audio playback menu………………………………………………………38
Setup mode …………………………………………………… ………………………39
Status indicator………………………………………………………………………………39
Setup ……………………………………………………………………………………40
Exit setup………………………………………………………………………………40
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5.How to record TV programs.….….………………..….…...................41
6.Video/audio output.……………………….………………..…………43
7.How to connect to PC......….…..….….…...………………..….….......44
8.Driver installation………………..……..………………………....….47
Presto! Video Works 6…………………………………………………………49
Presto! Mr. Photo 3……………………………………………………………49
XviD codec for PC…………………………………………………………………………..50
9.Appendix: digital video camera specificaions………….......…53
10.Troubleshooting…....….....………………..…………….….......….…..54
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1. Precautions
Please read this manual carefully and keep it in a safe place for future reference. Follow the
instructions on this manual and observe proper handling and you’ll be enjoying t his digital video
camera for a long time.
Safety precautions
• The included CD only contains softwares and is not an audio CD. Please do not
playback on stereo or personal audio equipment to prevent damage to the CD.
• Please do not disassemble and attempt to open the casing as the internal components
might cause electric shock or be a fire hazard.
• Please do not expose the unit to extreme temperatures. High temperature can damage,
warp or melt certain plastic components. Extremely low temperature can cause moisture
to form inside the camera and damage the circuits.
Precautions before use
• Please do a test shoot before actual filming
• Before important filmings(weddings or overseas travel), please do a test shoot to
make sure the digital video camera functions normally. We will not be respo nsibnle
for additional damage caused by malfunction of this product (fees for filming,
developing, etc.)
Copyright related issues
• All images captured by digital video camera, unless authorized by the rights holder,
are considered to have violated the copyright laws. In addition, filming of any
outdoor performances and exhibits, such as places where photography is prohibited,
even for personal viewing, is not allowed. Memory card transfers of data and
copyrighted images should be bound within the range of copyright lays and not be
exceeded.
About the LCD screen
• If the LCD display is damaged, please follow the following instructions about the
liquid crys tals from th e display:
1. If the liquid crystal makes contact with the skin, please wipe with a cloth
and then wash fully with water.
2. If the liquid crystal makes contact with the eye, please wash with clean
water for at least 15 minutes, and seek medical attention.
3. If liquid crystal is swallowed, please wash mouth cavity, drink large
amounts of water, induce vomit, and seek medical attention.
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Precautions before operation
This product is composed electrical components, in order to ensure correct image recording,
please do not apply heavy shock or impact of the digital video camera during operation.
• Avoid operating and storing in the following areas:
1. Damp and excessively dusty environments. 2. Direct sunlight location, enclosed cars, or
other high temperature locations.
3. Violent, vibrating environments. 4. Smoky, grimy and hot environments.
5. Strong magnetic field environments. 6. Rain and snow environments.
• When the digital video camera power is on, please do not open the battery lid.
• If the digital video camera interior is water logged, please immediately turn off power
and remove the battery.
Care and handling of digital vi deo camera
• If the lens, LCD screen surface, and viewing window are dirty, please use a lens brush
and lens cloth to wipe clean. Please avoid touching the lens with your fingers.
• To avoid scratches to the lens, LCD screen surface, and view window, please do not
bump the digital video camera against hard objects.
• Please wipe the digital video camera exterior with a soft dry cloth and do not use
cleaners or volatile solutions, this may cause damage to the exterior shell.
Package contents
Digital Video camera
wrist strap Leather case and
Lens cap strap Headphones USB cable
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Audio IN/OUT ca ble
Video IN/TV OUT cable “AA” alkaline battery *4
DC-IN Connector
NP-60 Li-Ion battery
(optional)
DC IN 5V Adapter
（please base on actual
content）
CD (includes drivers)
●Digital Video camera
●wrist strap
●Leather case and
●Lens cap strap
●Headphones
●USB cable
●Audio IN/OUT cable
●Video IN/TV OUT cable
●“AA” alkaline battery *4
●DC-IN Connector
●DC IN 5V Adapter（please base on actual content）
●LBC003 charger stand (optional)
Lens cap
LBC003 charger stand
(optional)
Instruction manual
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●NP-60 Li-Ion battery (optional)
●CD (includes drivers)
●Instruction manual
●Lens cap
2. Understanding this Digital Video Camera
Product Views
Top v iew:
1. Shutter button - filming
2. MUSIC button – enters MP3
playback mode, radio mode and
swtiches back from the two modes
3. ZOOM button – Digital zoom
(under MP3 or Radio Modes,
this functions as volume control)
Front:
1. Lens
2. Filming indicator
3. Flash
4. Stereo MIC
Connector ports:
There are USB, AUDIO, and TV connection ports on the front of digital video camera.
1. USB port – The USB port connects the camera to a PC, where you can transfer photos, vi deo,
or audio to and from the digital video camera and PC; or using the digital video camera as a
PC web cam. The unit can also connect through a USB adapter with Pen-Driver to perform
data transfer.
2. TV plug – The TV plug allows you to connect the camera to TV
or VCR. View photos and videos from the digital video
camera to the TV, as well as recordin g television programs.
1. Shutter button
3. zoom button/volume
control button
T: zoom-out/increase
volume; W:
zoom-in/decrease volume
2. MUSIC
1. Lens
2. Filming indicator
3. Flash
4. Stereo
MIC
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1.USB
port
2.TV
plug
3.Audio
plug
3. Audio plug – The audio plug connects the
headphone. Listen to music on the digital video
camera. At the same time, this can function as audio input/output
plug. Note: if using the radio function, the headphones have to be
plugged in to function as antenna to receive radio channels.
Back:
1. Power indicator light – Power indicator lights up with the camera is on.
2. MENU button – Under different modes, pressing this button can access the function menu
of each mode.
3. REC button – Between the mode selection buttons, mainly for video/audio recording
functions.
4. DISP/SET button – Under different modes will access the camera setup screen, as well as
turn on/off the LCD.
5. Power switch – Press to turn the camera on and o ff.
6. Busy indicator light – When camera is waiting for operation to finish, this light will flash.
7. Mode selection button – Selects modes.
8. Playback button – Under different modes pressing this button will switch to playback mode.
1.Power indicator
2. MENU
5.Power switch
6.Busy/DC-in indicator
3. REC button
4. DISP/SET
7.Mode selection dial
8.Playback/station delete
Left:
1. Up button (▲) – Under different MENU
station etc. Under photo mode, different flash modes can also be selected.
2. Down button (▼) –Under different MENU selections, enables the down selection, plays the
next song, photo, radio station etc. Under photo mode, can also be used to select macro
close-up mode. .
3. Confirm button (
and music functions.
4. SD card slot – Opens the SD card slot, to insert and remove the SD car d.
) – Mainly used to confirm an operation, playback recorded audio, video files,
selections, plays the previous song, photo, radio
1.Up button
2.Confirm
3.Down button
4.SD card slot
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Right:
1. Battery compartment lock – This is the lock to open the battery compartment.
2. Li-Ion battery support – After inserting the Li-Ion battery, pivot out this support to secure the
battery.
3. DC power plug – Inserting the DC-IN 5V power plug can supply external DC voltage to the
unit.
4. Battery compartment lid
1.Battery compartment lid
2. Li battery
3.DC power
4. Battery compartment
Battery status indicator:
full charge
half charge
battery power low
no power
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3. How to use this Digital V ide o Camera
Preparations before operation
●First step: Please insert four AA alkaline or rechargable batteries and check the battery life. If
the battery life is low, please immediately replace the batteries to ensure proper
digital video camera operation.
●Second step: Please insert the memory card as per the direction illustrated correctly into the
Note: When the memory card is inserted in the digital video camera, please turn off the
memory card slot. To remove the memory card, first lightly press the memory
card and the memory card will automatically pop up.
camera beforehand and then turn on the camera after inserting the memory card.
The built-in 32MB memory will be automatically disabled. After restarting, do not
remove or insert the memory card to prevent loss and damage of data on memory
card and built-in memory.
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4. Using this Digital Video Camera
●Step one Press the Power switch b utton, and the power indicator light will automatically light
up. When the power indicator light is lit, release the power switch button.
Function list
Movie mode
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Photo mode
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MP3 playback mode
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Setup mode
Audio mode
Radio mode
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Video mode [ ]
Switch the mode selection button to [Movie] [ ]
Status in di ca to r
Movie mode indicator
Image format
White balance
Color effects
Image quality
Battery status
Image size
Digital zoom status
Built-in storage status
Hotkey menu
Under movie mode, continuously press the confirm button
access the hotkey function selection; this can control the captured video such as: Image file size,
exposure, video quality, white balance, file format, color effect setups. After pressing the
confirm button
The control procedures are as follows:
, press the up button ▲ or down button ▼ to select each submenu.
left of the LCD screen to
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