DXG-305V
User’s Manual
Welcome
Thank you for purchasing the DXG-305 digital video camera.
This easy-to-follow manual shows you how to use your new
DXG-305V digital video camera and install the included software.
You'll find clear instructions on how to take pictures, record videos
and sound, play MP3 files, and use the 305V as a Web camera.
Instructions on using the software to transfer photos and video
segments from the camera into your computer are also provided.
Whether you want to send snapshots or short video clips via email,
create exciting photo albums, see your friends and family over the
Internet, or play MP3 files, the DXG-305V provides you with all of the
tools you’ll need.
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Contents
1.Attention…………………………………………………………..…….…..……4
Safty Precautions……………………………………………..……………..….………….…..4
Before Using Your Digtial Video Camera………………….…..…..……….………………..4
Operational Precautions………………………………….…………….………...………..….5
Package Contents………………………….………….…………….…………….…..…...….6
2.Getting to Know Your Digital Video Camera………..………..……....…….7
Digital Video Camera Controls….…….……...……………..…………….………….…….7
Top View……………………………………..……....….…………...………………...…...7
Front Side View………………………………………………....….…………...…………7
Back View………………………………………………....….…………..…………………8
Right Side View…………………………………………...…………...………………..…8
Bottom View………………………………………....….……………...………………..…9
Battery Power Level…………………………....….……………...…………….……..…9
3.Getting Started………..……………..……..…..……………………..……….10
Preparing Your Digital Video Camera….……...………...…………. …...………………10
4.Using Your Digital Video Camera…………….…………...………...…..….11
Function Tree………………….……………….……………….…………….……..…….….11
Video Mode………………………..…….………………….…………….…………..……....14
Status Identifier……………………..………………………....….…………...…………....14
Recording Video …………...….………….….…………….….…………….….………….15
Recording Video with Self-Timer……………….….…….……….….……..…….…….....16
Special Effects…………………..……………….….…….……….….……..…….…….....17
Video Playback…...………….….…….……….….……..…….……...……………………17
Video Index……………….….…….……….….……..…….……………………..……......18
Video Playback Menu………………………….….…….……….….……..…….…..….....18
Camera Mode…………………………………………………………………………………20
Status Identifier……………….……………………. …………………………….…….….20
AE Lock……………….……………………. …………………………….………….….….21
Camera Menu……………….……………………. ……..……………………….….….….21
Flash Function...…………………………………………………….…………………...….21
EV Value Adjust…..……………………………………………….………………….....….21
Taking a Photo with Self-timer…..………….………….………….……….……….….....21
Special Effects…..…………………….……………...…………………………….……....22
Shooting Photos………………………….…………...…………………………….……....22
Taking Close-up Pictures………………………….…………….……...………….……....23
Taking Portrait and Distant Pictures…….……………….………….…….….…..............23
Photos Playback………………….……….……………….…….…….……….….…….....23
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Trim Function…..…….……….………….……………….………….……..….……..….....23
Photos Index……………….………….……………….………….……..….………….......24
Camera Playback Menu……………….………….……………….………….……….......24
MP3 Player …….….……………….…….…....………………………………………...……29
Status Identifier ………………………….….…………………………….…..…………....29
Getting MP3 Files Onto Your 305V…….….…………………………….…..…………....29
Playing MP3 Files………….….…………………………………………….………….…..30
Volume / Bass / Treble Adjust ……………………………………………..…….….…….31
Fast Forward / Fast reward / Next / Previous……………………………….……….….32
Repeat One / Repeat All / Random / Playing In-order……………..……….……….….32
MP3 Playback Menu …...…………………….….…………………………...…………....33
Voice Modes…………………………………………………………………………….…….35
Status Identifier……...……………….………………………………………..….…….…..35
Record Voice………………………………………………………………………………...35
Voice Playback Menu…...……………………………..…………………………………...36
Setup Mode …….….……………….…….….…………………………….…………...……38
Status Identifier ………………………….….…………………………….…..…………....38
Setting………….….…………………………………………….…………….……………..38
Help Screen…………………………………….….……...………………..…….………….40
Prompt……………………………….….……………...………………………………..….. 41
5.Connecting Your Computer….…... ....….…..….….…...…….…......…......42
Using the Digital Video Camera as a Web Camera or a Mass Storage Device.…….…..42
Connecting to Your TV / VCR…..………………………………..………….………..….…..43
System Requirements……………….……………………………………………….…...…..44
6.Installing Drivers… …………………….. ……………………….... ………...46
7.Installing the Applications for PC………...………...………...……...….…48
8.Appendix: Digital Video Camera Specifications….…..........…..………..52
9.Common Malfunctions Disposal…….….....….....…….....…..…… ....…..53
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1. Attention
Please read through this manual before using the digital video camera and follow
the instructions carefully to avoid camera damage.
Safty Precautions:
●The software CD-ROM packaged with the DXG-305V is for a PC only. Playing
this CD-ROM on a stereo or CD player may damage it.
●This digital video camera is a precision electronic device. Do not attempt to
service the camera yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to
dangerous voltage points or other risks. To reduce the risk of fire, do not store
this product under direct sunlight.
Before Using Your Digital Video Camera:
●Take some test shots prior to formal recording
Before using this camera for an important occasion, such as a wedding
ceremony or trip, first test the camera to ensure that it functions properly. DXG
is not responsible for any incidental losses (such as the costs of photography or
the loss of income from photography) incurred as the result of this product
malfunctioning, and no compensation will be provided.
●Copyright information
All pictures taken with this digital camera must be in accordance with copyright
law. When "No Photography" restrictions are in place, it is illegal to record any
live performance, improvisation or exhibit, even for personal use. Any transfer
of pictures or memory card data must be conducted under the constraints of
copyright law.
●Notes on the LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) monitor
Be extra careful with the LCD monitor. If it is damaged and begins to leak, do
the following:
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If the liquid touches the skin: wipe the skin dry with a cloth and rinse
immediately with plenty of water.
If the liquid comes in contact with eyes: rinse immediately with plenty of
water for at least 15 minutes and seek medical advice as soon as
possible.
If the liquid is accidentally swallowed: rinse the mouth with water, drink
plenty of water and induce vomiting. Seek medical advice as soon as
possible.
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Operational Precautions:
This product consists of intricate electrical parts. To ensure the highest possible
performance, do not drop or hit the camera.
●Avoid using or storing the camera in the following locations:
Damp or dusty places.
In sealed vehicles, in direct sunlight, or in any areas with extremely high
temperatures.
Turbulent or high-vibration environments.
Areas with smoke, oil fumes or steam.
Locations subject to strong magnetic fields.
Rainy or snowy environments.
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●Do not open the battery cover when the power is on.
●If water enters the camera, turn the power OFF and remove the batteries
immediately.
●How to maintain your digital video camera:
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If the lens, LCD monitor or viewfinder surface is dirty, use a lens brush
or soft cloth to wipe it clean. Do not touch the lens with your fingers.
To avoid scratching the lens, LCD monitor or viewfinder surface, do not
use any hard or abrasive object to touch the camera.
Do not use any detergents or volatile solutions to clean the camera.
This may harm the camera and/or paint. Use a soft cloth only.
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Package Contents
CD-ROM
(Driver & Application Software)
Pouch
Wrist & Lens Cover Strap
Earphones USB Cable TV OUT Cable
Audio Cable 4x AAA Alkaline Batteries User's Manual
●CD-ROM (Driver & Application Software)
●Pouch
●Wrist Strap & Lens Cover Strap
●Earphones
●USB Cable
●TV OUT Cable
●Audio Cable
●4 x “AAA” Alkaline Batteries
●User's Manual
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2. Getting to Know Your Digital Video Camera
Digital Video Camera Controls
Top View:
1. Microphone
2. Speaker
Front Side View:
1. Lens
2. Self-timer LED
3. Built-in Flash
Terminal Compartment
The DXG-305V has three ports for
attaching the following cables: Audio Output, Video
Output, and USB. These ports will enable you to attach the appropriate cables
from the digital video camera to your computer,TV/VCR or earphones.
4.USB Port - Used to connect your digital video camera to the computer via the
USB cable. You can then transfer photos, recorded videos (with sound), or MP3
files. This also allows you to use the digital video camera as a web camera.
5.Video Output Port - Used to connect your digital video camera to a TV/VCR
for viewing images/videos on TV.
6.Audio Output Port - Used for earphones to listen to MP3 and voice recordings
stored in your digital video camera.
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