GE DV1 User Manual
User Manual
Digital Camcorder
DV 1
CONTENTS
CONTENTS ................................................................................................ 2
PRECAUTIONS ......................................................................................... 6
Preface ........................................................................................................................... 6
Copyright ..............................................................................................................6
Trademarks ..........................................................................................................6
About this manual ..............................................................................................6
Symbols used in this manual............................................................................6
WARNING ......................................................................................................................7
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .................................................................................................9
Video camera notes............................................................................................9
Memory card notes ............................................................................................9
LCD screen notes ..............................................................................................10
Please read the following important information
carefully before using this product...............................................................10
WATER & DUST PROOF PRECAUTIONS ...................................................................11
Water & Dust Proof ...........................................................................................11
Precautions Before Using ...............................................................................11
Precautions When Using .................................................................................11
Maintenance Precautions After Using .........................................................1
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GETTING STARTED ................................................................................13
Accessories ................................................................................................................13
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Each Component Name ...........................................................................................14
Charge and Insert SD Card ......................................................................................15
Charging .............................................................................................................15
Insert SD/SDHC Card ........................................................................................16
Turning On/O ...........................................................................................................17
Setting Language and Date/Time..........................................................................18
Set Display Language ......................................................................................19
Set Date and Time .............................................................................................2
BASIC OPERATION ................................................................................21
Recording Movies ......................................................................................................21
Zoom Function ...................................................................................................21
White Balance
Shooting ..............................................................................................................22
LCD Screen Display in Dierent Modes ................................................................23
Shooting Screen ................................................................................................23
Video Recording ................................................................................................2
Playback
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DISP
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PLAYBACK ..............................................................................................27
Preview Photos and Videos .....................................................................................27
Video ....................................................................................................................27
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Zoom in Photos ..................................................................................................29
Screen Display in the Playback Mode...........................................................30
Delete Photos and Videos
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MENU SETUP ..........................................................................................32
Photo Setup ................................................................................................................32
Quality .................................................................................................................33
Exposure Metering ...........................................................................................33
HDR ......................................................................................................................3
Continuous Shot
Date Imprint .......................................................................................................35
Movie Setup
Movie Resolution ...............................................................................................37
Exposure Metering Modes
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HDR
General Setup
Beep Setup
LCD Brightness ..................................................................................................40
World Time .........................................................................................................41
Power Saver .......................................................................................................41
rmware Version ..............................................................................................4
Format Memory .................................................................................................
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Reset
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Copy to Card.......................................................................................................43
Playback Setup ..........................................................................................................
Delete ..................................................................................................................45
Slide Show ..........................................................................................................47
Red Eye Removal ...............................................................................................48
CONNECTION.........................................................................................49
Connecting to TV Output with HDMI .....................................................................49
Connecting to a PC via USB ..................................................................................... 50
APPENDICES ..........................................................................................52
Specications: DV1 ....................................................................................................52
Error Messages ..........................................................................................................55
Troubleshooting.........................................................................................................57
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PRECAUTIONS
Preface
Thank you for purchasing this GE digital video camera. Please read this manual
carefully and keep it in a safe place for future reference.
Copyright
Copyright 2010 General Imaging Company All rights reserved.
No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored
in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in
any form, by any means, without the prior written permission of General Imaging
Company.
Trademarks
All trademarks mentioned in this manual are used for identication purposes
only and are properties of their respective owners.
About this manual
This manual provides you with instructions on how to use your GE digital video
camera. Every eort has been made to ensure that the contents of this manual
are accurate, however GIC (General Imaging Copmnay) reserves the right to
make changes without notice.
Symbols used in this manual
Throughout this manual, the following symbols are used to help you locate
information quickly and easily:
Indicates important information.
Indicates precautions to be taken while operating the video camera.
WARNING
Do not expose the video camera battery pack or other accessories to rain or
humidity to to reduce the risk of re hazard or electric shock re hazard or
electric shock.
For customers in the U.S.A.
Tested To Comply With FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
FCC Statement
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2
) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
For customers in Europe
"CE" mark indicates that this product complies with the European
requirements for safety, health, environment and customer protection.
"CE" marked video cameras are intended for sales in Europe.
This symbol [crossed-out wheeled bin WEEE Annex IV] indicates separate
collection of waste electrical and electronic equipment in the European
countries. Please do not throw the equipment into the trash. Please
electronically recycle responsibly.
Declaration of Conformity
Model Name: DV1
Trade Name: GE
Responsible Party: General Imaging Co.
Address: 1411 W. 190th Street, Suite 550, Gardena, CA 90248, USA.
Telephone Number: +1-800-730-6597
(Outside U.S. & Canada: +1-310-755-6857)
Power supply should conform to CCC standard:
EMC： EN 55022:1998/A1:2000/A2:2003 Class B
EN 55024:1998/A1:2001/A2:2003
EN 61000-3-2:2000/A1:2001
EN 61000-3-3:1995/A1:2001
following the provision of the EMC Dir
ective (89/336/EEC, 2004/108/EEC)
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Video camera notes:
Do not store or use the video camera in the following types of locations:
• In direct sunlight for a long period of time or high temperature (beyond 40ºC);
• In environments with high magnetic elds;
• In very humid and dusty places;
Doing so may shorten the life of the digital video camera or allow foreign
materials to enter which could damage the internal components.
If the video camera will not be used for a long period of time, we suggest you
download photos and remove the memory card.
If the video camera is taken from a relatively cool environment (lower than
40ºC/104F), and placed in a warmer or more humid atmosphere, condensation
may occur within the appliance. We suggest you wait for it to warm to room
temperature before turning on the video camera.
General Imaging is not responsible for any loss of data.
Memory card notes:
When using a new memory card, or a memory card has been initialized by a
PC, you might have to format the card if the camera is not reading it. However,
please back up any data on the card as the formatting will delete all data on
the card.
To edit image data, copy the image data to PC rst.
Do not change or delete the folder names or le names in the memory card from
your PC, as this may make it unusable and/or unreadable.
Only remove and insert a memory card when the camera is o as data loss and/
or corruption may occur otherwise.
Do not turn the camera o when the rmware is being updated or there may be
data or picture loss and/or corruption.
The memory card can be inserted only one way into the camera.
LCD screen notes:
Due to current LCD manufacturing technology, you may see a few light or dark pixels
on your LCD. This is normal.
These light or dark pixels will not aect the quality of the photo or video image.
If the LCD screen is damaged, take particular care with the liquid crystal in the
screen. If any of the following situations arise, take the recommended immediate
action indicated below:
•
If liquid crystal comes in contact with your skin, wash thoroughly with soap
and running water.
• If liquid crystal gets into your eye, ush the aected eye with clean water for
at least 15 minutes and then seek medical assistance.
• If liquid crystal is swallowed, ush your mouth thoroughly with water and try
to induce vomiting. Then seek medical assistance immediately.
Please read the following important information carefully
before using the product:
• Do not disassemble or attempt to service the video camera yourself.
• Do not drop or knock the video camera. Improper handling may damage the
product as it will void the warranty.
• Turn o the video camera before inserting or removing the memory card.
•
Do not touch the video camera lens.
• Do not expose the video camera lens to direct sunlight for extended periods.
• Do not use abrasive cleansers, alcohol-based, or solvent based cleaners to
clean the video camera body. To clean, wipe the video camera lens with a
professional lens cleaning cloth and special cleaning agent for cameras and
electronics.
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Water & Dust Proof Precautions
Water & Dust Proof
• The video camera meets JIS/IEC waterproof grade 8 (IPX8) and JIS/IEC
dustproof grade 6 (IPX6).
• The accessories included with the video camera are not for use in wet
conditions.
Precautions Before Using
• Please make sure that the SD cover and HDMI/USB interface cover
(hereinafter referred to as “interface cover”) are locked securely.
• The rubber mating surfaces on the covers and doors should be clean and free
of foreign matter to insure a tight seal.
• Unit with damaged waterproong rubber should not be used in wet
conditions.
• Don’t use the video camera in a geothermal spring.
• When using the video camera in water, a wrist strap should be used.
Precautions When Using
• Don’t use the video camera below 5 meters (approximately 15 feet) underwater.
• Don’t use the video camera under water for more than 2
• The camera should not be dropped into water. Avoid jumping or diving into
water with the camera as the SD cover or interface cover may open on
impact.
• Don’t open the SD cover or interface cover underwater .
hours.
Maintenance Precautions After Using
• Wipe the video camera with a clean, dry lint free cloth.
• When the SD cover or interface cover is opened, there may be water drops
on the inside of the SD cover or interface cover and on the contact surface of
video camera body; make sure to dry it out.
• After using the video camera in the water or near sand, mud or other foreign
materials, please wash it with clean water (don’t open the SD card cover or
interface cover when cleaning). After cleaning, wipe out the video camera
with a clean and dry lint free cloth.
• To help ensure the camera's waterproof ability, wipe o any dust, sand or
other foreign materials from the rubber gaskets and corresponding slot
areas.
• Don’t use any chemical agents to clean the camera. Do not use silicone
grease on the rubber.
Damaged waterproong rubber gaskets with cracks or scatches will allow
the entrance of water into the camera. Contact customer service for service.
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GETTING STARTED
Accessories
Your package should contain the video camera model you purchased along with
the items below. If anything is missing or appears to be damaged, please contact
our customer service department.
Warranty Card Wrist StrapQuick Guide
USB Cable CD-ROM
Power Adapter
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Each Component Name
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1 LCD Screen 12 SD Card Slot
2 Shooting Button 13 SD Card Slot Switch
3 Playback Button 14
4 Up Button / Zoom in Button 15 Status Indicator
5 Left Button / Disp 16 Lens
Down Button / Zoom out
6
Button
7 Right Button / White Balance 18 USB/HDMI Card Slot Switch
8 OK Button / Record Button 19 USB lock
Menu Button
9 Wrist Strap Hole 2
10 Delete Button 21 USB Jack
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Power Button
17 Microphone
HDMI Interface
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22 Tripod Socket
23 Speaker
Charge and Insert SD Card
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Charge:
This video camera has an internal battery. You can use the following three
methods to charge the video camera:
1. Use the USB cable to connect the video camera with the adapter see gure (1);
2. Use the USB cable to connect the video camera to the PC see gure (2);
3. Connect the USB connector to PC directly see gure (3).
It should charge for about 4 hours for the rst time, and the status
indicator will turn green when the battery is fully charged.
If you use method (1) to charge, the charging time is 3 hours. If you use
method (2) or (3) to charge, the charging time is 5 hours.
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Insert SD/SDHC Card
1. Open SD Card Cover according to ①,②;
2. Insert SD Card according to ③;
3.
Close SD Card Cover according to ④, ⑤.
Write-protection buckle
After opening the buckle on the SD Card Cover according to the arrow direction
shown in the gure ①, SD Card Cover will open automatically. To remove SD
card, gently press it to pop it out.
Optional SD/SDHC cards are not included in the accessories and must be
purchased separately.
When selecting Full HD size (1920X1080, 1440X1080) to record video, please
use High Speed Card (above Class 4).
When taking video, if “Memory card accessing is slow” on the LCD screen,
please select High Speed Card or format this card, then take video.
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Turning On/O
Press the Power button to turn the video camera on/o.
When the power is o, press the Power button
for to turn the video camera on.
When the power supply is on, press the Power
button for to turn the video camera o.
If there is no response on the video
camera, press and hold the power button
and the
seconds to reset and power o.
button for at least two
Setting Language and Date/Time
Language, Date / Time setting menu will appear when turning the video
camera on for the rst time.
Use the following procedures to set the camera to your preferences:
1. Press
Power button to turn the video camera on.
Press
2.
3. Press
button to select the settings.
button to conrm the settings.
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