DXG-505V
User Manual
DXG USA
Introduction
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.
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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
R a d i o … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 3 4
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
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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
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 this 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 responsibnle
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.
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If the LCD display is damaged, please follow the following instructions about the
liquid crystals from the display:
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If the liquid crystal makes contact with the skin, please wipe with a cloth
and then wash fully with water.
If the liquid crystal makes contact with the eye, please wash with clean
water for at least 15 minutes, and seek medical attention.
If liquid crystal is swallowed, please wash mouth cavity, drink large
amounts of water, induce vomit, and seek medical attention.
About the LCD screen
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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:
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1. Damp and excessively dusty environments. 2. Direct sunlight location, enclosed cars, or
3. Violent, vibrating environments.
5. Strong magnetic field environments.
other high temperature locations.
4. Smoky, grimy and hot environments.
6. Rain and snow environments.
• When the digital video camera power is on, please do not open the battery lid.
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If the digital video camera interior is water logged, please immediately turn off power
and remove the battery.
Care and handling of digital video camera
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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 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)
Instruction manual
NP-60 Li-Ion battery
(optional)
Lens cap
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)
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