Genius DV1112 User Manual

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WEEE Warning Message

Symbol for Separate Collection in European Countries

This symbol indicates that this product is to be collected separately. The following apply only to users in European countries: z This product is designated for separate collection at an

appropriate collection point. Do not dispose of as household waste.

z For more information, contact the retailer or the local

authorities in charge of waste management.

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.

Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the in structions, may ca use harmful interf erence to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which c an be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna  Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver  Connect the equipment into an out let on a circuit differ ent from that to which t he

receiver is connected

Use of shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC rules. Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual. If such changes or modifications should be made,

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you could be required to stop operat ion of the equipment.

Product Information

1. Product design and specifications are subject to change without notice. This

includes primary product specifications, software, software drivers, and user’s manual. This User Manual is a general reference guide for the product.

2. The product and accessories that come with your camera may be different from

those described in t his manual. This is due to the fact that different retailers often specify slightly different product inclusions and accessories to suit their market requirements, customer demographics, and geographical preferences. Products very often vary between retailers especially with accessories such as batteries, chargers, AC adapters, memory cards, cables, carrying cases/pouches, and language support. Occasionally a retailer will specify a unique product color, appearance, and internal memory capacity. Contact your dealer for precise product definition and i nc l uded accessories.

3. The illustrations in this manual are for the purpose of explanation and m ay differ

from the actual design of your camera.

4. The manufacturer assumes no liability for any errors or discrepancies in this user

manual.

5. For driver updates, you c a n check the “Download” section of our website,

www.geniusnet.com

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read and understand all Warnings and Cautions before using this product.

Warnings

 If foreign objects or water have entered the camera, turn the

power OFF and remove the battery.

Continued use in the store of purchase.

 If the camera has fallen or its case ha s been dama ged, tur n the

power OFF and remove the battery.

Continued use in this state might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the store of purchase.

 Do not disassemble, change or repair the camera.

This might cause fire or electric shock. For repair or internal inspection, ask retailer where you purchased it.

 Do not use the camera in areas near water.

This might cause fire or electric shock. Take special care during rain, snow, on the beach, or near the shore.

 Do not place the camera on inclined or unstable surfaces.

This might cause the camera to fall or tilt over, causing injury.

this state might cause fire or electric shock. Consult

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 Keep the batteries out of the reach of children.

Swallowing batt eries m ight caus e poisoning. I f the batt ery is acc identally swallowed, imm ediately consult a physician.

 Do not use the camera while you are walking, driving or riding a

motorcycle.

This might cause you to fall ov er or result in a traffic accident.

Cautions

 Insert the batter ies paying carefu l attention to the polarity (+ or –) of

the terminals.

Inserting the batteries with its polarities inverted might cause fire and injury, or damage to the surrou nding areas due to the battery rupturin g or leaking.

 Do not fire the flash close to anyone’s eyes.

This might cause damage to t he person’s eyesight.

 Do not subject the LCD monitor to impact.

This might damage the glass on the screen or ca use the internal fluid to leak. If the inter nal fluid enters your ey es or comes into contac t with your body or clothes, rinse with fres h water. If the internal fluid has entered your eyes, cons ult a physician to receive treatment.

 A camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop it, strike it or use

excessive force when handling the camera.

This might cause damage to the camera.

 Do not use the camera in humid, steamy, smoky, or dusty places.

This might cause fire or electric shock.

 Do not remove the battery immediately after long period of

continuous use.

The battery becomes hot during use. Touching a hot battery might cause burns.

 Do not wrap the camera or place it in cloth or blankets.

This might cause heat to build up and deform the case, resulting in fire. Use the camera in a well-ventilated place.

 Do not leave the camera in places where the temperature may rise

significantly, such as inside a car.

This might adve rsely affect the case or the parts inside, result ing in fire.

 Before you move the camera, disconnect cords and cables.

Failure to do this might damage cords and cables, resulting in fire and electric shock.

Notes on Battery Usage

When you use the battery, carefully read and strictly observe the Safety Instructions and the notes described below:

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 Use only the specified battery  Avoi d using the battery in ext remely cold envi ronments as low temperat ures can

shorten the batte ry life and reduce c am era performanc e.

 When you are using the new rechargeable battery or rechargeable battery that

has not been used for an extended period of time (the battery that passed the expiry date is an exception) might affect the number of images that can be captured. Therefore, to maximize its performance and lifetime, we recommend that you fully charge the battery and discharge it for at least one complete cycle before use.

 The battery may feel warm after long period of conti nuous use of the c amera or

the flash. This is normal and not a malfunction.

 The camera may feel warm after long period of continuous use. This is normal and

not a malfunction.

 If the battery i s not to be used fo r a long period of time, remove it from the camera

to prevent leakage or corrosion.

 If the battery i s not to be used for a long period of time, store it after no battery

power left. If the battery is stored for a long time in a fully charged state, its performance may be impaired.

 Always keep th e battery terminals in a clean s tate.  Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.  Dispose of used bat teries according t o the instructions .  We recommend the battery should be charged 8 hours for first time use.

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CONTENTS

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA _______________________ 8

VERVIEW _____________________________________________ 8

TANDARD ACCESSORIES __________________________________ 8

RONT VIEW____________________________________________ 9

EYPAD ILLUSTRATION_____________________________________ 9

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IDE VIEW ____________________________________________ 10

GETTING UP AND RUNNING _____________________________ 11

OADING THE BATTERY ___________________________________ 11

NSERTING AND REMOVING AN SD CARD _______________________ 11

ROTECTING DATA ON AN SD CARD __________________________ 11

URNING THE CAMERA ON AND GETTING STARTED ________________ 12

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URNING THE CAMERA OFF ________________________________ 12

RECORD MODE _______________________________________ 13

UTTON FUNCTION ______________________________________ 13

B LCD

MONITOR INFORMATION _______________________________ 14

MPEG4

ICTURE RECORDING ____________________________________ 15

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OICE RECORDING ______________________________________ 16

AKING CLOSE UP PICTURES _______________________________ 16

SING DIGITAL ZOOM ____________________________________ 16

PTIONS FOR RECORD MODE ______________________________ 17

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PERATIONS FOR RECORD MODE____________________________ 17

EFAULT SETTING AND VALIDATION___________________________ 18

OVIE MODE SETTING____________________________________ 18

MOVIE RECORDING _______________________________ 15

Movie Resolution _____________________________________ 18 Possible recording time / sec (video clip)___________________ 19 Exposure __________________ _________________________ 19 Sharpness __________________________________________ 20 White Balance _______________________________________ 20 Motion Stabilization ___________________________________ 21 Motion Detection _____________________________________ 22

AMERA MODE SETTING __________________________________ 22

Picture Resolution ____________________________________ 22 Possible number of shot s ( st i l l i m age) _____________________ 23

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Exposure __________________ _________________________ 23 Two in One (Camera Mode Only)_________________________ 24 Photo Frame (Camera Mod e Only) _______________________ 25 Flash (Camera Mode Only) _____________________________ 25 Self-timer (Camera Mo de Only)__________________________ 26 Sharpness __________________________________________ 26 White Balance _______________________________________ 27 Multi-Snap (Camera Mode Only) _________________________ 27 Backlight (Camera Mode Only) __________________________ 28 Date Printing (Camera Mode Only) _______________________ 28

OICE MODE___________________________________________ 29

FFECT SETTING________________________________________ 29

Wide Screen (16: 9 v s 4:3) ______________________________ 30

ETTING MENU_________________________________________ 30

Sound______________________________________________ 31 Start-up Screen ______________________________________ 31 Time Setting_________________________________________ 31 Format Card_________________________________________ 32 TV System __________________________________________ 32 Selecting Interface Language ___________________________ 33 Default Setting _______________________________________ 33

PLAYBACK MODE _____________________________________ 34

UTTON FUNCTIONS _____________________________________ 34

LCD Monitor Information _______________________________ 35

OVIE PLAYBACK _______________________________________ 36

Delete Movies _______________________________________ 37 Thumbnail Function ___________________________________ 38 Lock Movies_________________________________________ 38 Repeat Movies_______________________________________ 39

ICTURE PLAYBACK______________________________________ 40

Delete Picture _______________________________________ 40 Thumbnail Function ___________________________________ 41 Lock Pictures ________________________________________ 41 Make Slide Show_____________________________________ 42

OICE PLAYBACK _______________________________________ 43

Direction Buttons Function______________________________ 43

LISTENING TO MP3 MUSIC ______________________________ 45

MUSIC ___________________________________________ 45

MP3

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TRANSFER MP3 MUSIC TO THE CAMERA _______________________ 45 L

ISTEN TO MP3 MUSIC ___________________________________ 45

Listen to MP3 Music wit h earp hone_______________________ 46

READING EBOOK______________________________________ 47

EBOOK_______________________________________________ 47

RANSFER EBOOKS TO THE CAMERA __________________________ 47

EAD EBOOKS _________________________________________ 47

VIEWING MPEG4 MOVIE ON PC __________________________ 49

MPEG4 V

IEW MPEG4 MOVIE ON PC_______________________________ 49 HARE MPEG4 MOVIE ___________________________________ 49

MOVIE ________________________________________ 49

VIEWING PICTURES AND MOVIES ON A TV ________________ 50 RECORD MOVIE CLIP FROM AV DEVICE ___________________ 51 VIDEO FILE CONVERTER _______________________________ 52 BURNING THE RECORDED CLIP INTO DVD ________________ 56 TRANSFERRING DATA TO A COMPUTER __________________ 58

NST ALLING THE DIGITAL CAMERA DRIVER ______________________ 58

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ONNECTING YOUR CAMERA TO A COMPUTER ___________________ 58

Mass Storage Device Mode_____________________________ 58 Web Camera Mode ___________________________________ 58

NST ALLING BUNDLED SOFTWARE ____________________________ 59

SPECIFICATIONS AND SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ___________ 60

PECIFICATION _________________________________________ 60

YSTEM REQUIREMENT ___________________________________ 61

TROUBLESHOOTING ___________________________________ 61

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Getting to Know Your Camera

Overview

The camera with a 5.0 Mega Pixel sensor can take DVD-Quality MPEG-4 movies. By way of using MPEG-4 te chnology, more videos can be taken within a certain amount of memory. High quality images up to 11 mega-pixels can taken smoothly. With a color LCD moni tor, users can compose images and examine them easily.

Exposure and color balance can either be adjusted automatically or changed manually. An 8x digital zoom increases user control over the movies and pictures you take. The camera is also ideally suited for using as a Web camera hooked up to your home computer via high speed USB 2.0 port

Biult-in 64 MB memory allows you to take pictures and movies without a memory card. But you can us e a memory card to increase the s torage capacity up to 2GB.

NOTE

z Partial memory of the built-in 64MB memory is used for Firmware code

Standard Accessories

Unpack the package and make sure all standard accessories listed are included:

 Digital Video Came r a  USB Cable  AV Cable  CD-ROM (Driver, Arcsoft Software and User Manual)  AC Power Adapter (110V~240V)  One Lithium ion rechargeable battery  AC Plug Adaptor for EU to US  Quick Guide  Remote controller  Earphone  Pouch  Strap  Tripod

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Front View

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Macro Switch

Self-T imer LED

Power Button Microphone

LCD Panel

Lens

Flash

IR Receiver

SD card slot

KeyPad illustration

Picture Shutter Button

Mini USB 2.0 port

TV Out Port

Direction Butt ons Enter Button

Movie Shutter Butt on

Tele-Wide Button

RECORD/PLAY Button

V In Port

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Side View

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Backward Button

Play/Pause Button

Forward Button

Speaker

Battery cover

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Getting Up and Running

Loading the Battery

Before using the camera, you must load the NP 60 battery.

Follow the arrow di rection and slide to ej ect the battery cover. Insert the battery according to the correct polarity marks (+ or -) Close the battery cover firmly.

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Inserting and Removing an SD Card

The camera comes with internal memory which allows you to store pictures, movies, voice recordings and music. You can expand the memory capacit y by using an optional SD or MMC memory card up to 2GB. To insert a memory card, refer to the image above:

Insert the memory card into the right position. To remove an installed SD card, press the card inwards to release it. When the card pops out, gently remove it from its slot.

NOTE

z When a memory card is fitted, movies and pictures are saved on card rather than on the

built-in memory.

Protecting Data on an SD Card

SD card is read-only by locking the SD card. No pictures, movies and voice can be recorded when the SD card is locked. Make sure the lock is on writeable posit ion before recordin g a ny medi a.

Write-Protected

Writeable position

Write-Protected

Position

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Turning the Camera On and Getting Started

To turn on the camera:

1. Flip out the LCD panel; the camera will turn on automatically.

2. Or press Power Button for one second to turn on it.

 To take a movie, press the Movie Shutter Button ( ).  To take a picture, press the Picture Shutter Button ( ).  To record the voice, press the Upper Button of Direction Buttons and pres s

the Movie Shutter Button ( ) to start voice recording.

 To view stored movies, pictures, listen to stored MP3 and voice recordings,

or read eBook, press RECORD/PLAY Button once to s witch to Playback Mode. Press a second time to return to Record Mode.

Turning the Camera Off

To turn off the Camera, you can either press the Power Button for one second, or you can place the LCD pa nel back to its original position.

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Record Mode

Button Function

Right Button : Flash AUTO/OFF Left Button :Self-Timer ON/OFF Up Button : Voice Recording Mode Down Button: LCD Information ON/OFF Enter Button : Menu ON

Power Button: Press down for one second to turn on or turn off the camera.

RECORD/PLAY Button functions:

1. Switch between Record /Playback M ode.

2. Return to the previous page.

Tele-Wide Butt on: Di gi t al Zoom i n a n d o ut.

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Movie Shutte r Button:

1. Start to take movie, or record voice.

2. To stop recording, press it again. Picture Shutte r Button: Start to take picture

Macro switch: Switch between Macro Mode, Portrait Mode, and Normal Mode.

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LCD Monitor Information

The indicators below may display on LCD when movies and pictures are recorded:

(1) Record Mode

(2) Resolution

Movie Record Mode

Picture Record Mode

Voice Record Mode

Motion Stabilization

Two in One Mode

Photo Frame

Multi-Snap Mode

Backlight Mode

Movie : High / Standard/ Low

Picture: High / Standard/ Low

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(3)

(4)

(5) (6) (7)

(8)

(9) (10) 8X digital zoom

Number of images or recording time of movie that can still be taken at current resolution.

SD card inserted

Macro Position Focusing White Balance

Battery indicator：

Auto Flash

Flash Off

Self-timer enabled

full power, medium power

low power, power empty

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(12) Motion Detection

Date: YYYY/MM/DD

Time: HH:MM:SEC

MPEG4 Movie Recording

Press Movie Sh u tte r b u tton ( ) to start recording. When a movie is recording, a time indicator will display on LCD monitor. To stop recording, press Movie Shutter Button (

) again. Press RECORD/PLAY Button to view the recorded movie.

Three resolution settings are available:

Quality High Quality Standard Quality Low Quality

Picture Recording

Press the Picture Shutter Button ( ) to take a picture.

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Press REC ORD/PLAY Button to view the picture. Three resolution settings are available:

Quality High Quality

Standard Quality Low Quality

Voice Recording

Press Upper Button ( ) of Direction Buttons to switch to Voice Record Mode. Press Movie Shutter Button ( ) to record voice. Press Movie Shutter Button ( ) again to s top.

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Press RECORD/PLAY Button to view the recorded voice.

Taking Close up Pictures

The camera has t wo close-up picture modes to allow you to take pictures at close range. The Macro Mode ( ) sh ould be used for objec t located at about 20 cm, while the Portrait Mode ( ) should be used for ob ject located from 70 cm to 130 cm. To take close-up pi c tures:

1. Rotate the lens ring to switch to Macro ( ) or Portrait ( ) positions. In Macro Mode, the macro icon (

2. Press Picture Shutter Button ( ) to take the picture.

NOTE

Remember to turn the macro switch back to Normal ( ) when you are not taking close-up pictures .

) will appear on the LCD monitor.

Using Digital Zoom

The digital zoom magnifi es images, when recording movies or taking pictures . To zoom in/out, press the Tele/Wide Button. The digital zoom can be set from 1x to 8x and the magnification ratio is shown on the LCD monitor.

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Options for Record Mode

Movie Mode Picture Mode Voice Pen Effect Wide Screen Set

z Resolution z Exposure z Sharpness z White

Balance

z Stabilization z Motion

Detect

z Exit

z Resolution z Exposure z Two in One z Photo

Frame

z Flash z Self-timer z Sharpness z White

Balance

z Multi-snap z Backlight z Date printing z Exit

z Enter z Exit

z Normal z B/W z Classic z Negative z Exit

z 16:9 z 4:3 z Exit

z Sound z Start-up

Screen

z Time

Setting

z Format

Memory

z TV

System

z Language z Default

Setting

z Exit

Operations for Record Mode

Operation Screen

Press Enter Button when in Movie/Picture Record Mode.

Use Right/Left Buttons to move between main menu options, which are Movie Mode, Camera Mode, Voice Mode, Effect, and Set. Submenu wi ll pop out while move to each main option. Press Enter Button to validate sub option you select. Select Exit option to exit submenu.

Enter Button

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Default Setting and Validation

The following table indicates the camera’s default setting as well as its validation. Always: The setting always keeps valid. One Time: The setting is only valid either once or till camera power is off.

Validation Default Factory Setting Resolution Always High for Movie

Standard for Picture

Exposure One Time 0EV Sharpness One Time Level 5 White Balance One Time Auto Motion Stabilization Always Off Motion Detect One Time Off Two in One One Time Off Photo Frame One Time Off Flash Always Off Self-Timer One Time Off Multi-Snap One Time Off Backlight Mode One Time Off Date Printing Always Off Effect One Time Normal Wide Screen Setting One Time 16:9 Sound Always On Format Card One Time Off TV System Always Depends on shipping area Language Always Depends on shipping area Volume Always Level 6

Movie Mode Setting

Record main menu includes camera setting and other advanced setting. You c an use Right/Left Buttons to move between options and press Enter to validate the setting.

Movie Resolution

To change Movie Resolution:

1. In Movie/Picture Record Mode, press Enter Button to switch to record menu screen.

2. Use Right/Left Buttons to select Movie Mode. Submenu of Movie Mode will pop out on the screen.

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3. Use Up/Down Bu t tons to select Resolution then press Enter Bu tton to switch to Resolution submenu.

4. Use Up/Down Buttons to move betw een three settings.

5. Press Enter Button to validate the setting and exit.

Display screen Video Resolution Option

Enter Button

Possible recording time / sec (video clip)

Mode Resolution Quality

640*480

4:3

16:9

(1.8Mbps)

/ 30 fps

640*480 (1Mbps)

/ 30 fps

320x240

(500 Kbps)

/ 30 fps 640*480

(1.8Mbps)

/ 30 fps

640*480 (1Mbps)

/ 30 fps

320x240

(500 Kbps)

/ 30 fps

High

Standard

Low

High

Standard

Low

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Exposure

The camera adjusts image exposure automatically. In certain circumstances you may wish to adjust the exposure compensation setting.

To change Exposure setting:

1. In Movie/Picture Record Mode, press Enter Button to switch to record menu screen.

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2. Use Right/Left Buttons to select Movie Mode. Submenu of Movie Mode will pop out on the screen.

3. Use Up/Down Buttons to move to Exposure Option. Press the Enter Button and then Exposure Submenu will pop out on the screen.

4. Use Up/Down Buttons to choose pref erred EV val ue. The change can be previewed immediately.

5. Press Enter Button to validate the setting and exit.

Display screen Exposure Option

Enter Button

Sharpness

You can soften and sharpen images to achieve different effects.

To change Sharpness setting:

1. In Movie/Picture Record Mode, press Enter Button to switch to record menu screen.

2. Use Right/Left Buttons to select Movie Mode. Submenu of M ovie Mode will pop out on the screen.

3. Use Up/Down Buttons to select Sharpness then press Enter Button to switch to Sharpness submenu.

4. Use Up/Down Buttons to move betw een nine levels. The change can be previewed immediately.

5. Press Enter Button to validate the setting and exit.

Display screen Sharpness Option

Enter Button

White Balance

The camera adjusts the color balance of images automatically. Three manual whi te balance settings are available:

1. Auto (Default): The camera aut omatically adj usts white balance.

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