Hi @worm2539
What type of batteries are you using in the camcorder?
If using rechargeable batteries then they cannot be recharged by connecting a USB cable to the camcorder's USB port.
They need to be recharged out of the camcorder using an appropriate charger for the type of rechargeable battery i.e. NiMH or Li-Ion.
The USB port is for data transfer only. Here's the [http://app.mydigi.net/manualdown/soft/DXG5B6V.pdf|user manual] if you wish to verify this.
Have you checked that you inserted the batteries correctly, polarity wise?