Cobra Digital DV500 Owner's manual

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Content of table
Introduction..........................................................................................................................4
Overview .............................................................................................................................4
Features..............................................................................................................................4
Package Content.................................................................................................................4
Getting to know Your Camcorder........................................................................................5
Preparation..........................................................................................................................6
Battery Installation...............................................................................................................6
Charging the Lithium Battery...............................................................................................7
Inserting an optional Memory Card .....................................................................................7
How to use the LCD monitor ...............................................................................................8
Power on/off your Digital Video...........................................................................................9
The Mode Dial Menus .......................................................................................................10
OSD in CAMERA mode.....................................................................................................11
System Setup....................................................................................................................13
Take a Video.....................................................................................................................19
Take Photos......................................................................................................................23
Advanced operation ..........................................................................................................25
Other Function...................................................................................................................29

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Recording audio files.........................................................................................................29
Mp3 Player........................................................................................................................30
PLAYBACK Mode .............................................................................................................31
Video Clip playback...........................................................................................................31
Still images playback.........................................................................................................31
Display on TV....................................................................................................................32
Playing audio file...............................................................................................................32
Software Installation..........................................................................................................35
Downloading......................................................................................................................36
Copy Mp3 files from PC to your DV...................................................................................38
Video impression Application ............................................................................................39
Web Cam ..........................................................................................................................46
Video Conference..............................................................................................................46
Chat with MSN ..................................................................................................................47
Print Photos.......................................................................................................................50
Troubleshooting.................................................................................................................51
Specifications ....................................................................................................................53

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Introduction
Overview
Thank you for purchasing the Cobra Digital Video Camera DVC5200. It can not only take video but can
also be used as a Digital Still camera, audio recorder, MP3 player, MP4 player, webcam, media player,
mass storage, TV out and card reader. Generally, this multi-functional DVC5200 camera will make
your life more colorful and enjoyable.
Features
•Effective resolution: 2592 x 1944 Mega Pixels, interpolated up to 10M pixels.
•9 in 1- Digital Video, Digital Still Camera, MP3, MP4, AUDIO REC, WEB CAM, MEDIA PLAYER,
MASS STORAGE, CARD READER
•2.0” LTPS TFT Full Color LCD
•4x Digital zoom
•Internal DDR (16MB), 32MB NAND FLASH MEMORY
•External SD/MMC Card slot for adding optional SD card memory (available at almost all stores that
sell electronic products.
•USB 2.0 transmission interface
Package Content
Software CD User's manual AV cable (TV connection) Lithium Battery USB cable
Earphone Pocket Strap Charger

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Getting to know Your Camcorder

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Preparation
Battery Installation
Your DV requires lithium battery (3.7V). To insert the battery in the camcorder:
1. Slide the battery bolt to open battery door.
2. Load the lithium battery correctly as the polarity (+ and -) marked on the battery cover.
3. Close battery door.
Notes: If you do not intend to use the device for a long time, remove the battery from your DV.

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Charging the Lithium Battery
1. Attach the battery pack to the camcorder.
2. Power off your DV and connect it to PC with USB cable correctly.
3. The charging indicator will be turned to blue, showing that the battery is charging.
4. When the battery is fully charged, disconnect the PC from the camcorder.
Notes: When the battery is fully charged, the indicator will turn off.
Inserting an optional Memory Card
You can insert any “SD” compatible memory card before using. Adding a memory card will allow you
to increase the capacity of your DV. Please push the card firmly into the slot as far as it will go until
you hear “click” sound.

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How to use the LCD monitor
1. Open the LCD monitor.
2. Rotate the LCD screen carefully per your request.

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Notes:
1. Over rotation may cause damage to the inside of the hinge that connects the LCD screen to the Camcorder.
2. Please don’t contact the surface of screen when you rotate the LCD.
3. When the LCD keeps same direction with digital lens, the image shown on LCD will be adjusted automatically.
Power on/off your Digital Video
Press the POWER button to start your DV, and the LCD Monitor will light up, showing your DV is ready
to use. Under the DV is “ON”, press POWER again button to turn off the device.

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The Mode Dial Menus

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OSD in CAMERA mode
1. Capture Mode
Single shoot Sequence
2. Resolution
10M (3648x2736) 7M (3072x2304) 5M (2592 X1944) 3M (2048 X1536) 1M (1280 X 960)
3. Photo Quality
Normal quality Fine Super quality
4. Number of video/audio files Taken
5. The icon of inserting SD card

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6. Battery level
Full Medium Low
7. Self Timer
10sselftimer 20s self timer
8. White Balance
AWB Auto Daylight Tungsten Fluoresce Cloudy
9. Flash Mode
ForceOn Auto ForceOff Red Eye Reductions

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System Setup
Rotate dial mode to select “SET” mode. (The arrow points at “SET” position).
Set Frequency
1. Rotate dial mode to select “SET” mode.
2. Press button to select “Frequency” and then press M button.
3. Press button to set the frequency, and press Mbutton to confirm.
Date/Time Set
1. Rotate dial mode to select “SET” mode.
2. Press button to select “Time” and then press M button.
3. Press button to select the digit.
4. Press button to set the digit.
5. Press Mbutton to confirm.

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Beep Sound
Select a beep sound whenever you change a setup value.
1. Rotate dial mode to select “SET” mode.
2. Press button to select “Beep” and then press M button.
3. Press button to select “On” or “Off”, and press Mto confirm.
Note: . The BEEP SOUND function works in CAMERA, PLAYER, M.REC, and M.PLAY modes.
. When beep is on, you can hear a “beep” sound with your operating.
Format
1. Rotate dial mode to select “SET” mode.

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2. Press button to select “Format” and then press M button.
3. Press button to select “Yes” or “No”, and press Mto confirm.
Notes: 1. At step 3, select “Yes”, all files in flash memory will be erased; After inserting SD/MMC card, If you
select “Yes”, either all files in flash memory or external card will be deleted, depending on your
selection of media.
2. Formatting will erased all files, even if the files are locked.
Media Select
1. Rotate dial mode to select “SET” mode.
2. Press button to select “Media Select” and then press M button.
3. Press button to select “Internal Flash” or “External Card”, and press Mto confirm.

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Note: The photos will be stored in the device you have selected. The default is Internal Flash storage.
Default Setting
1. Rotate dial mode to select “SET” mode.
2. Press button to select “Default Setting” and then press M button.
3. Press button to select “Yes” or “No”, and press Mto confirm.
Language Select
1. Rotate dial mode to select “SET” mode.
2. Press button to select “language” and then press M button.
3. Press button to select the language what you want and press Mto confirm.

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Power Save
1. Rotate dial mode to select “SET” mode.
2. Press button to select “Power Save” and then press M button.
3. Press button to select the time that power auto off (60Sec, 2min, or None) and press Mbutton
to confirm.
TV Mode
1. Rotate dial mode to select “SET” mode.
2. Press button to select “TV Mode” and then press M button.
3. Press button to select the TV mode (NTSC or PAL), and press Mbutton to confirm.

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Logo Display
1. Rotate dial mode to select “SET” mode.
2. Press button to select “Logo Display” and then press Mbutton.
3. Press button to select “On” or “Off”, and press Mbutton to confirm.
Version
1. Rotate dial mode to select “SET” mode.
2. Press button to select “Version”.
3. Press Mbutton to check the current Version of your Digital Video
4. Press Mbutton to exit Version menu.

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Take a Video
Rotate dial mode to select “Normal” mode of the DV. (The arrow points at “ ” position).
Setup the parameter
Set Resolution
1. In VIDEO mode, Press Mbutton, the LCD will show as below.
2. Press button to select “Resolution” and press M button.
3. Press button to select “640 X 480” or “320 X 240”and then press M button to confirm.
4. Press button to exit the menu and return to the normal mode.

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Frame Rate
1. In mode, Press Mbutton, the LCD will show as below.
2. Press button to select “Frame Rate” and press M button.
3. Press button to select “30fps”or “15fps”and then press M button to confirm.
4. Press button to exit the menu and return to the normal mode.
Set Audio
1. In mode, Press Mbutton, the LCD will show as below.
2. Press button to select “Audio” and press M button.
3. Press button to select “On” or “Off” and then press M button to confirm.
4. Press button to exit the menu and return to the normal mode.