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DXG Sportster
DXG-5B7V User’s Manual
DXG USA
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Table of Contents About this manual ............................................................ iv Copyright .......................................................................... iv Precautions ....................................................................... v Before You Start ............................................................. viii 1 Introduction ................................................ 1 1.1 System requirements ............................................
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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 Setting the date and time ........................ 15 2.9.2 Setting the language ................................ 16 2.9.3 Setting the beep ........................................ 17 3 Using the Video Camera .......................... 18 3.1 Recording Videos ...............
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3.6.3 Effect .......................................................... 34 3.6.4 Night Mode .............................................. 34 3.6.5 Selftimer .................................................... 35 3.6.6 Quality....................................................... 35 3.7 Viewing Photos ..................................................... 36 3.8 Photo Playback Menu .......................................... 37 3.8.1 Delete One ...........................................
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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
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Precautions General precautions • Do not use or store the product in dusty, dirty, or sandy areas, as its components may be damaged. • 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. • 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 c
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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: • If the fluid makes contact with skin, wipe it with a clean cloth then rinse with a large amount of water. • If the fluid makes contact with eyes, wash eyes with clean water for at least 15 minutes and seek immediate medical attention. • If the fluid is swallowed, first rins
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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. • 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 • 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 resistan
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- Inside of a closed vehicle, especially one parked in the sun. - In areas subject to strong vibration Power supply • 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. • Remove the battery to avoid the fluid leakage if the camera is not going to be used for
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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: • 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 US
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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 Pouch USB/AV cable Li-ion battery Charger Power cable CD ROM User’s Manual HDMI cable DC-in adapter (Optional) 2
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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 3
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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
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1.4.5 Back view 4-way Navigation button Record button Mode button HDMI USB, AV Out SD card slot Battery compartment 5
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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. 6
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See the table below for a description of each button’s function. Name Button Function Power Press and hold to turn the button power on or off. Menu Press to display the menu for button the current mode. Playback Press to switch to the button 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: 4-way • Press T/W to zoom in/out. Navigation Note: In Video mode, the button zoom func
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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 p
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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 Record video. Press again to stop button recording. In Photo mode: • Press to take a picture. Press to switch to different Mode modes: Video, Photo, or Set. button 1.4.7 About the LEDs The following table describes the camera LEDs: LED Color Definition Power Gre
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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 i
