DXG DXG-305V User manual

DXG-305V

Use

’

s Manual

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.

Welcome

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

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

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

●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:

1. If the liquid touches the skin: wipe the skin dry with a cloth and rinse

immediately with plenty of water.

2. 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.

3. 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.

1. Attention

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:

1. Damp or dusty places.

2. In sealed vehicles, in direct sunlight, or in any areas with extremely high

temperatures.

3. Turbulent or high-vibration environments.

4. Areas with smoke, oil fumes or steam.

5. Locations subject to strong magnetic fields.

6. Rainy or snowy environments.

●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:

1. 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.

2. To avoid scratching the lens, LCD monitor or viewfinder surface, do not

use any hard or abrasive object to touch the camera.

3. 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.

Package Contents

●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

Audio Cable 4x AAA Alkaline Batteries User's Manual

CD-ROM

(Driver & Application Software)

Earphones USBCable TV OUTCable

Pouch Wrist & Lens Cover Strap

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.

2.Getting to Know Your Digital Video Camera

BACK VIEW:

1. Multi-function Button-In all modes, this

selects directions such as Up, Down, Left, Right

and other special functions.

2. Shutter Button- Press to take pictures in Capture

mode, and to start & stop recording videos or

voices in Video or Voice mode.

3. Dual Color LED (Power LED/Busy LED)-When

the digital video camera is turned on, the LED will

turn green. When the digital video

camera is busy, the LED will turn red.

4. Menu Button-Press the MENU button in any mode and the operation menus

of that mode will be displayed on the LCD monitor.

5. Select Button – In any mode, this performs the tasks of select, confirm,

forward, rewind, and OK.

6. Playback Button - In video mode, camera mode, voice mode, MP3 player

mode, press this button for “Play”.

7. Power Button- If pressed for one second, this will power the camera on/off.

Right Side View:

1. Macro Switch-This is used for “Normal”

and “Macro” (close-up) modes. The icon will

appear on the LCD panel if the Macro mode

is selected.

2. Mode Dial- You can select the following modes

by rotating this dial:

1. -Videomode

2. -Cameramode

2. MP3 -MP3 player mode

4. -Voicemode

5. SET -Setup mode

3. Battery Cover

Bottom View:

1. Color Liquid Crystal Display

2. Display Button-In Video mode and Camera mode,

this button will clear the icon on the LCD panel and

allow you to enter the help screen:

Normal →Full screen →Help

In other modes, this button will help you to enter

help screen directly: Normal →Help Screen.

3. SD Card Slot

Battery power level

Full battery power

Medium battery power

Low battery power

Battery exhausted

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