Silvercrest DV-5300HD Instruction sheet

User manual and
service information
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Digital HD Camcorder
with HDMI connection
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DV-5300HD
1601936
TARGA GmbH
Lange Wende 41
D-59494 Soest
www.silvercrest.cc 6

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Before using this device for the first time, please read the following
instructions carefully, even if you are familiar with the use of electronic
devices.
Please keep this manual safe for future reference. If you pass on the de-
vice to someone else, be sure to always include these instructions.
This symbol in the following text indicates possible hazards resulting from
the use of the device that can lead to personal injury or material damage.
Registered trademarks
IBM, IBM PC, PS/2 are registered trademarks of IBM Corporation or IBM Deutschland
GmbH.
USB is a registered trademark of USB Implementers Forum, Inc.
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United
States of America and/or other countries.
The SDHC logo is a brand of SD-3C, LLC.

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Contents
1Supplied items.........................................................................................4
2Safety instructions ..................................................................................5
2.1 General precautions ........................................................................5
2.2 Intended use....................................................................................5
2.3 Notes on conformity.........................................................................6
2.4 Legal stipulations.............................................................................6
2.5 Operating environment/Environmental conditions ...........................6
2.6 Operational safety ...........................................................................7
2.7 Cleaning ........................................................................................11
2.8 Repair............................................................................................12
2.9 Disposal of old devices..................................................................12
3Technical data........................................................................................13
4Product description...............................................................................15
4.1 Features ........................................................................................15
4.2 System requirements for the "TotalMediaHDCam" software .........15
4.3 Operating elements and connections ............................................16
5Start-up and configuration....................................................................18
5.1 Step 1: Charge the battery.............................................................18
5.2 Step 2: Insert the SD card and battery ..........................................19
5.3 Step 3: Switch on the camcorder and configure
the basic settings...........................................................................20
5.3.1 Switching the camcorder on and off ...................................20
5.3.2 Opening the configuration menu ........................................21
5.3.3 Configuration menus ..........................................................22
5.4 Step 4: Install the "TotalMedia™ HDCam" software......................24

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6Operation................................................................................................26
6.1 Before you start .............................................................................26
6.2 Copyright information ....................................................................26
6.3 Recording videos...........................................................................27
6.3.1 Video recording screen ......................................................28
6.3.2 Video recording menu ........................................................29
6.4 Video playback ..............................................................................32
6.4.1 Video playback screen .......................................................33
6.4.2 Video playback menus .......................................................34
6.5 Taking pictures ..............................................................................36
6.5.1 Photo recording screen ......................................................37
6.5.2 Photo recording menus ......................................................38
6.6 Photo playback ..............................................................................41
6.6.1 Photo playback screen .......................................................42
6.6.2 Photo playback menus .......................................................43
6.7 Uploading recordings to a PC........................................................45
6.8 Diving with the camcorder .............................................................46
6.8.1 Diving Mode .......................................................................46
6.8.2 Important notes ..................................................................46
6.9 Connecting the camcorder to a TV or computer ............................49
6.9.1 Connecting to a TV (AV cable)...........................................49
6.9.2 Connecting to a TV (HDMI cable).......................................50
6.9.3 Connecting to a PC (USB cable)........................................50
7Troubleshooting ....................................................................................51
8Warranty information and hotline numbers ........................................53

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1 Supplied items
1 x camcorder DV-5300HD
1 x charger DJ04V20500A,
SCOPE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
1 x lithium ion rechargeable battery type PAC-0040,
PAC ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
1 x mains cable
1 x bag
1 x USB/AV cable
1 x HDMI cable
1 x SD card (2 GB)
1 x "TotalMediaHDCam" CD
1 x user manual

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2 Safety instructions
2.1 General precautions
•Keep electrical devices out of the reach of children! Never allow chil-
dren to use electrical devices unsupervised. They cannot always recog-
nise possible hazards.
•Small parts can be life-threatening if swallowed. Also note that there is
a risk of suffocation if air passages are blocked by the plastic packaging.
•New devices may emit a slight odour during the first few hours of opera-
tion. This is normal and disappears after a short time. Until then ventilate
the room regularly.
2.2 Intended use
The camcorder is an information technology device. It is used as intended if it
is solely used for recording and playback of movies or pictures. Any other use
is not in keeping with its intended purpose.
The manufacturer does not assume any liability if the device ...
•is not used as intended.
•is damaged or modified prior to connection and use.
The camcorder may only be used for private purposes. It is not to be used for
industrial or commercial purposes.

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2.3 Notes on conformity
The camcorder meets the basic requirements and other relevant regulations
of the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC as well as the Low Voltage Directive
2006/95/EC. The EC Declaration of Conformity can be found at the end of this
manual.
Compliance with these standards is no longer guaranteed in the event of un-
authorised modification or changes to the device. The manufacturer does not
accept liability for any damage incurred as a result.
Only use accessories specified by the manufacturer.
2.4 Legal stipulations
•Manufacturer: TARGA GmbH, Postfach 2244, D-59482 Soest
•The warranty period is 3 years from the purchase date. The warranty con-
ditions are given at the end of this manual. In case of warranty claims,
have your proof of purchase ready and call our hotline (the number is
given in the warranty conditions).
2.5 Operating environment/Environmental conditions
•The camcorder can be used at temperatures ranging from 0 °C to 40 °C
(32 °F to 104 °F).
•Protect the camcorder and its accessories against dust, heat and direct
sunlight. Prevent vibration, shocks and impact. Take special care never to
drop the camcorder, as it could be damaged.
•Never store the camcorder and its accessories in a hot place. High tem-
peratures can shorten the service life of electronic devices, damage the
batteries and deform or melt plastic components.

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Watertightness
•The camera is watertight to a maximum depth of 3 metres (IPX8). Do not
use the camera underwater for longer than 60 minutes to ensure that it
remains watertight.
•The supplied accessories are not watertight. The camcorder is not dust-
tight.
•This camcorder is only watertight when immersed in fresh or salt water;
this does not apply to cleaning agents, chemicals or pool water etc., and
such liquids must be wiped from the device immediately.
•The watertight sealing material can be replaced (subject to charge). To
ensure effective watertightness, the sealing material should be replaced
annually.
•It is essential to read the safety information in the section "Diving with the
camcorder".
2.6 Operational safety
•Always read and observe the instructions and information in the documen-
tation supplied with your TV or computer before connecting the camcor-
der.
•If the camcorder is exposed to extreme temperature fluctuations, conden-
sation can lead to the accumulation of moisture which can cause a short
circuit. In this case wait until the device has reached ambient temperature
before use.
•Never place any burning objects such as candles or any objects contain-
ing liquids such as vases, cups or glasses next to the camcorder.
•Keep the camcorder away from high-frequency and magnetic interference
sources (e.g. TVs, mobile phones, loudspeakers) to prevent malfunctions.
•Never open the battery compartment while recording movies or photos, as
saved image data could be corrupted as a result.

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•Should water accidentally penetrate the camcorder or problems occur dur-
ing underwater use:
−Remove the camcorder from the water immediately.
−Dry the camcorder.
−Have the camcorder repaired by qualified experts, service or mainte-
nance technicians.
Cables
Always hold cables by the plug and never pull on the cable itself. Never touch
the mains cable with wet hands as this may cause an electric shock.
Never place the device itself, furniture or other heavy objects on the cables
and ensure that the cables are not kinked, especially near the plugs and the
connection sockets.
Never make knots in any of the cables or tie them together with other cables.
All cables should be positioned so that nobody can trip over them and they
cannot cause an obstruction. A damaged mains cable can cause fire or an
electric shock. Inspect the mains cable from time to time. Do not use adapter
plugs or extension cables that do not comply with applicable safety standards,
and do not make any alterations to the mains cable or mains plug!

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LCD screen
If the LCD screen becomes scratched or damaged in any way, take special
care to ensure that no liquid is discharged from the screen.
If liquid has escaped, follow the instructions below:
•If the liquid comes into contact with your skin, wipe it off with a clean cloth
and rinse the area of contact with large amounts of water.
•If the liquid comes into contact with your eyes, wash them with running
water for at least 15 minutes and then go to a hospital immediately.
•If you swallow the liquid, first rinse your mouth with water, then drink a
large amount of water and induce vomiting. Go to a hospital as soon as
possible.
Battery type PAC-0040, PAC ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
•Only use the battery type which is supplied with your camcorder. Other
battery types could damage the camcorder and void the warranty.
•Ensure that the battery is inserted correctly. If the battery is inserted incor-
rectly, the product can be damaged and fire can break out.
•Remove the battery if you do not use the camera for a prolonged period of
time to prevent the discharge of fluid from the battery.
•Remove the battery immediately if it becomes crushed or damaged, as
this can result in discharge of the battery fluid and therefore abnormal ex-
pansion of the battery.

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Charger type DJ04V20500A, SCOPE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
•Only connect the charger to the mains power supply if the voltage stated
on the rating plate complies with the voltage of your mains socket (the rat-
ing plate is attached to the underside of the charger). Incorrect voltage can
cause irreparable damage to the charger and the battery.
•To completely disconnect the charger from the mains power supply, al-
ways remove the mains plug from the mains socket. For this reason the
charger should be positioned so that direct and unobstructed access to the
mains socket is ensured and the mains plug can be immediately pulled out
in an emergency.
•To prevent the risk of fire, always disconnect the mains plug from the
mains socket if a battery is not being charged.
•For safety reasons disconnect the charger from the mains socket if you
are absent for a prolonged period of time and also if there is the risk of a
thunderstorm.
•Ensure that
−air can always circulate freely around the charger (do not place the
charger on a thick carpet or a bed, and always leave at least 10 cm
clearance on all sides).
−contact with sprayed and dripping water and corrosive liquids is pre-
vented and the charger is never operated near water; in particular it
should never be immersed (do not place any objects filled with liquids
such as vases or drinks on or near the charger).
−the charger is not subjected to any extreme temperature fluctuations,
as this may result in moisture caused by condensation and therefore a
short circuit.
−the charger is never subjected to excessive shocks and vibrations.

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2.7 Cleaning
Disconnect the camcorder from all connected devices before cleaning
it.
If soiled, clean the camcorder with a dry cloth, and moisten the cloth slightly to
remove stubborn dirt. Do not use any solvents, corrosive or gaseous cleaning
agents. Ensure that no moisture penetrates the device.
Remember to remove dirt and sand from the watertight seal and the opposite
contact surface. Dirt and sand can scratch the surface and affect the water-
tightness.

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2.8 Repair
The camcorder must be repaired if fluid has penetrated inside the housing, if
the housing is damaged or if the camcorder no longer works.
If smoke is produced, or there are any unusual sounds or odours, disconnect
the mains plug of the charger from the mains socket immediately. In these
cases use of the charger is not permitted until it has been inspected by a spe-
cialist technician.
Never open the housing. Any repairs should be carried out exclusively by
qualified specialist, service or maintenance personnel!
2.9 Disposal of old devices
The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive
(WEEE) 2002/96/EC stipulates that it is no longer permitted to
dispose of old electrical and electronic devices as municipal
waste. Only dispose of this product at a collection point for old
devices in your area.
Defective batteries should not be disposed of with household waste. They
must be taken to a collection point for old batteries.
Proper disposal in this manner will prevent harm to the environment and hu-
man health hazards.
For further information about proper disposal contact your local authorities,
waste disposal office or the shop where you bought the device.

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3 Technical data
Camcorder
Image sensor 1/3.2 inch CMOS 5 MP sensor
Active pixels 5 megapixels
Storage media Internal: Flash memory with 128 MB (partly oc-
cupied by firmware)
SD card: 2 GB (SD cards up to SDHC with 16
GB are supported)
Colour effects Natural / black & white / sepia
Lens F3.2; f = 5.1 mm
Focus range Normal: 1.5 m to infinity
Macro: 20 cm to 21 cm
Photo Formats: JPEG (EXIF 2.2) / DCF,
Resolution: 3M / 5M / 16M (firmware interpola-
tion)
Video clips (movies) H.264 (AVI); resolution:
•QVGA at 120 fps
•720p at 30 fps
•WVGA at 60 fps
•1080p at 30 fps
Zoom Video: 4 x digital zoom *
Photo: 4 x digital zoom *
* No zoom with 1080p resolution and QVGA as well as in
Macro Mode
Screen TFT; 7.6 cm (3.0"); 960 x 240 pixels; 16:9 format
LED light Effective range: < 1 m
Mode: On / Off

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White balance Auto / Sunny / Cloudy / Tungsten / Fluorescent /
Special Diving Mode
Exposure compensation -2.0 EV to +2.0 EV
Self-timer Off / 5 s / 10 s
PC interface USB 2.0 (high-speed)
AV output format NTSC / PAL
Shutter Electronic shutter
Video: 1/15 s to 1/2000 s
Photo: 2 s to 1/4000 s
Auto Power Off Off / 1 min. / 5 min.
Power supply Lithium ion battery type PAC-0040; PAC
ELECTRONICS CO., LTD. (3.7 V; 1100 mAh)
Dimensions (W x H x D) 54.7 x 67.5 x 121 mm
Weight 280 g +/- 5 g (without battery)
Watertightness Up to a depth of 3 m; 60 minutes max.
Operating temperature 0 °C to 40 °C
Charger
Type
Manufacturer
DJ04V20500A
SCOPE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
Power supply 100 to 240 V AC; 50 to 60 Hz
Power consumption 0.07 A max.
Dimensions (W x H x D) 63 x 25 x 90 mm
Weight 65 g (without mains cable)
Operating temperature 0 °C to 35 °C

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4 Product description
4.1 Features
The camcorder has a wide range of features and numerous functions:
•Digital HD camcorder
•Digital camera (max. 16 megapixels)
•USB mass storage
•4 x digital zoom (except for resolution of 1080p and QVGA as well as in
Macro Mode)
•Watertight up to a depth of 3 metres (IPX8)
•"TotalMediaHDCam" software for uploading your photos and movies to a
PC, for editing videos and creating photo albums
4.2 System requirements for the "TotalMediaHDCam" software
The "TotalMediaHDCam" software can be installed on a PC with the following
specifications:
•Operating system: Windows®7 / Vista / XP
•Intel®/ AMD dual core CPU or higher
•Minimum 1 GB RAM
•At least one DirectX9 graphics card (DirectX10 recommended)
•CD or DVD drive for installing the software
•USB 1.1 connection or higher
•Minimum 2 GB free hard disk space

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4.3 Operating elements and connections
A: Lens
B: LED light; can be switched on and off
while recording videos or before taking
photos with the navigation button on
the right (L).
C: LCD monitor; rotatable by 270°
D: Zoom buttons; enlarge or reduce im-
age.
E: Microphone for capturing the sur-
rounding sound when recording vid-
eos.
F: Macro switch; position:
for close-up photos,
for portrait and landscape photog-
raphy.
G: Battery compartment cover concealing
the battery and the SD card.
H: Tripod connection for screwing a tripod
to the camcorder.

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J: LCD screen
K: LED; lights up green when the cam-
corder is switched on, lights up red
when the battery power starts to fade.
L: Navigation buttons;
4-way control for menu navigation as
well as a central button for selecting
elements and for confirmation.
M: Record button (shutter release)
N: Diving Mode; switch on special under-
water white balance.
O: Interface cover concealing the HDMI
and USB sockets.
P: On/off button; the camcorder is
switched on as soon as the LCD moni-
tor is opened; it switches off automati-
cally when the LCD monitor is closed.
The camcorder can be switched on
and off with the "P" button when the
LCD monitor is open.
Q: PLAYBACK, playback button
R: MENU, menu button; opens the menu
of the current mode.
S: MODE, mode button; switches be-
tween the "Movie", "Photo" or "Set"
modes.
T: DISP, display button, shows/hides
screen information (symbols).

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5 Start-up and configuration
This section describes the basic functions such as how to switch on the cam-
era, insert the battery and the memory cards and configure the basic settings.
5.1 Step 1: Charge the battery
The battery may only be charged with the supplied charger or with an
original replacement charger. In the event of non-compliance the battery
can be destroyed. This can cause a fire.
Note: The battery is also charged when the camcorder is connected to a
functioning computer by means of its USB interface.
The battery charging time is approx. 180 minutes when using the charger and
approx. 240 minutes when using a USB connection.
1. Place the battery in the charger.
2. Connect the charger to an easily accessible
mains socket with the mains cable.
The LED on the charger lights up orange
while the battery is charging. When the battery
is fully charged the LED lights up green.
The charging time depends on the output ca-
pacity of the battery and the charging condi-
tions.