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:

zThis product is designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. Do not dispose of as household waste.

zFor 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 instructions, may cause harmful interference 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 can 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 outlet on a circuit different from that to which the 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 operation 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 this 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 included accessories.

3.The illustrations in this manual are for the purpose of explanation and may 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 can 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 this state might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the store of purchase.

If the camera has fallen or its case has been damaged, turn 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.

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Keep the batteries out of the reach of children.

Swallowing batteries might cause poisoning. If the battery is accidentally swallowed, immediately consult a physician.

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

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

Cautions

Insert the batteries paying careful attention to the polarity (+ or –) of the terminals.

Inserting the batteries with its polarities inverted might cause fire and injury, or damage to the surrounding areas due to the battery rupturing or leaking.

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

This might cause damage to the person’s eyesight.

Do not subject the LCD monitor to impact.

This might damage the glass on the screen or cause the internal fluid to leak. If the internal fluid enters your eyes or comes into contact with your body or clothes, rinse with fresh water.

If the internal fluid has entered your eyes, consult 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 adversely affect the case or the parts inside, resulting 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

Avoid using the battery in extremely cold environments as low temperatures can shorten the battery life and reduce camera performance.

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 continuous use of the camera 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 is not to be used for a long period of time, remove it from the camera to prevent leakage or corrosion.

If the battery is 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 the battery terminals in a clean state.

Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.

Dispose of used batteries according to 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

OVERVIEW _____________________________________________ 8 STANDARD ACCESSORIES __________________________________ 8 FRONT VIEW____________________________________________ 9 KEYPAD ILLUSTRATION_____________________________________ 9 SIDE VIEW ____________________________________________ 10

GETTING UP AND RUNNING _____________________________ 11

LOADING THE BATTERY ___________________________________ 11 INSERTING AND REMOVING AN SD CARD _______________________ 11 PROTECTING DATA ON AN SD CARD __________________________ 11

TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND GETTING STARTED ________________ 12

TURNING THE CAMERA OFF ________________________________ 12

RECORD MODE _______________________________________ 13

BUTTON FUNCTION ______________________________________ 13 LCD MONITOR INFORMATION _______________________________ 14 MPEG4 MOVIE RECORDING _______________________________ 15 PICTURE RECORDING ____________________________________ 15 VOICE RECORDING ______________________________________ 16 TAKING CLOSE UP PICTURES _______________________________ 16 USING DIGITAL ZOOM ____________________________________ 16 OPTIONS FOR RECORD MODE ______________________________ 17 OPERATIONS FOR RECORD MODE____________________________ 17 DEFAULT SETTING AND VALIDATION ___________________________ 18 MOVIE MODE SETTING____________________________________ 18

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

CAMERA MODE SETTING __________________________________ 22

Picture Resolution ____________________________________ 22 Possible number of shots (still image) _____________________ 23

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

VOICE MODE ___________________________________________ 29 EFFECT SETTING________________________________________ 29

Wide Screen (16:9 vs 4:3) ______________________________ 30

SETTING 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

BUTTON FUNCTIONS _____________________________________ 34

LCD Monitor Information _______________________________ 35

MOVIE PLAYBACK _______________________________________ 36

Delete Movies _______________________________________ 37 Thumbnail Function ___________________________________ 38 Lock Movies _________________________________________ 38 Repeat Movies _______________________________________ 39

PICTURE PLAYBACK______________________________________ 40

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

VOICE PLAYBACK _______________________________________ 43

Direction Buttons Function ______________________________ 43

LISTENING TO MP3 MUSIC ______________________________ 45

MP3 MUSIC ___________________________________________ 45

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TRANSFER MP3 MUSIC TO THE CAMERA _______________________ 45 LISTEN TO MP3 MUSIC ___________________________________ 45

Listen to MP3 Music with earphone _______________________ 46

READING EBOOK ______________________________________ 47

EBOOK_______________________________________________ 47 TRANSFER EBOOKS TO THE CAMERA __________________________ 47 READ EBOOKS _________________________________________ 47

VIEWING MPEG4 MOVIE ON PC __________________________ 49

MPEG4 MOVIE ________________________________________ 49 VIEW MPEG4 MOVIE ON PC _______________________________ 49 SHARE MPEG4 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

INSTALLING THE DIGITAL CAMERA DRIVER ______________________ 58

CONNECTING YOUR CAMERA TO A COMPUTER ___________________ 58

Mass Storage Device Mode _____________________________ 58 Web Camera Mode ___________________________________ 58

INSTALLING BUNDLED SOFTWARE ____________________________ 59

SPECIFICATIONS AND SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ___________ 60

SPECIFICATION _________________________________________ 60 SYSTEM 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 technology, 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 monitor, 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 use a memory card to increase the storage 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 Camera

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


	Microphone		Power Button

Macro Switch

LCD Panel

Lens

Flash

Self-Timer LED

IR Receiver

KeyPad illustration		SD card slot



	Direction Buttons
	Enter Button
Picture Shutter Button	Movie Shutter Button
	Tele-Wide Button
	RECORD/PLAY Button
	AV In Port
TV Out Port
Mini USB 2.0 port

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Side View

Play/Pause Button

Forward Button

Backward 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 direction and slide to eject the battery cover.

Insert the battery according to the correct polarity marks (+ or -)

Close the battery cover firmly.

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 capacity 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

zWhen 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 position before recording any media.

		Write-Protected
Writeable position		Write-Protected
Writeable position		Position
		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 press 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 switch 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 panel 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 Mode.

2.Return to the previous page.

Tele-Wide Button: Digital Zoom in and out.

Movie Shutter Button:

1.Start to take movie, or record voice.

2.To stop recording, press it again.

Picture Shutter 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

		Movie Record Mode

		Picture Record Mode

		Voice Record Mode

		Motion Stabilization

		Two in One Mode

		Photo Frame

		Multi-Snap Mode

		Backlight Mode

(2)	Resolution

	Movie :	High /	Standard/	Low

	Picture:	High /	Standard/	Low

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(3)	Number of images or recording time of movie that can still be taken at
(3)	current resolution.
	current resolution.
(4)			SD card inserted

(5)			Macro Position Focusing

(6)			White Balance

(7)	Battery indicator			full power,	medium power
				low power,	power empty

(8)		Auto Flash

		Flash Off

(9)		Self-timer enabled

(10)	8X digital zoom

(11)	Date: YYYY/MM/DD
	Date: YYYY/MM/DD

	Time:	HH:MM:SEC

(12)		Motion Detection

MPEG4 Movie Recording

Press Movie Shutter button () 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 RECORD/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 stop.

Press RECORD/PLAY Button to view the recorded voice.

Taking Close up Pictures

The camera has two close-up picture modes to allow you to take pictures at close range. The Macro Mode () should be used for object located at about 20 cm, while the Portrait Mode () should be used for object located from 70 cm to 130 cm.

To take close-up pictures:

1.Rotate the lens ring to switch to Macro () or Portrait () positions. In Macro Mode, the macro icon () will appear on the LCD monitor.

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.

Using Digital Zoom

The digital zoom magnifies 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

16:9

Resolution

Enter

Normal

Sound

Exposure

Exit

B/W

4:3

Start-up

Sharpness

Two in One

Classic

Exit

Screen

White

Photo

Negative

Time

Balance

Frame

Exit

Setting

Stabilization

Flash

Format

Motion

Self-timer

Memory

Detect

Sharpness

Exit

White

System

Balance

Language

Multi-snap

Default

Backlight

Setting

Date printing

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 Enter Button Movie Mode, Camera Mode, Voice

Mode, Effect, and Set. Submenu will pop out while move to each main option.

Press Enter Button to validate sub option you select.

Select Exit option to exit submenu.

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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 can 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 Buttons to select Resolution then press Enter Button to switch to Resolution submenu.

4.Use Up/Down Buttons to move between 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)

64 MB

128

256

512

Mode

Resolution

Quality

internal

1GB

2GB

memory

640*480

00:

01:

(1.8Mbps)

High

01:

02:

04:

09:

18:

36:

13:

/ 30 fps

640*480

00:

01:

02:

4:3

(1Mbps)

Standard

02:

04:

09:

18:

36:

13:

27:

/ 30 fps

320x240

00:

01:

02:

04:

09:

(500 Kbps)

Low

09:

08:

16:

33:

07:

15:

31:

02:

/ 30 fps

640*480

00:

01:

(1.8Mbps)

High

01:

02:

04:

09:

18:

39:

/ 30 fps

640*480

00:

01:

02:

16:9

(1Mbps)

Standard

02:

04:

08:

18:

38:

37:

/ 30 fps

320x240

00:

01:

02:

04:

02:

(500 Kbps)

Low

08:

07:

15:

30:

00:

01:

20:

37:

/ 30 fps

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 preferred EV value. 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 Movie 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 between 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 white balance settings are available:

1. Auto (Default): The camera automatically adjusts white balance.

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