Genius DV813 User Manual

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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, 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

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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.tw.

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 batteries and the AC power adapter.

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 batteries and the AC power adapter.

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 the store of purchase.

 Use the supplied AC adapter only with the indicated power supply

voltage.

Use with any other power supply voltage might cause fire or electric shock.

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 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.

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

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

 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 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

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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:

 Use only the specified battery (NP60, 3.7V).

 Avoid using the battery in extremely cold environments as low temperatures can

shorten the battery life and reduce digital video 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 digital video

camera or the flash. This is normal and not a malfunction.

 The digital video 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 digital video

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

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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.

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CONTENTS

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INTRODUCTION 8-9

Overview Package contents

GETTING TO KNOW THE

CAMERA

Front view Rear view LED Indicators LCD Monitor Icons

GETTING STARTED

Inserting the Battery Charging the Battery Using the AC Power Adapter Attaching the Hand Strap Inserting and Removing an SD Memory Card Using the LCD Monitor Turning the Power On/Off Choosing the Screen Language Setting the Date and Time Formatting Internal Memory or an SD Memory Card Setting Image Resolution and Quality

PHOTOGRAPHY

MODES

Movie mode (Recording Video Clips) Using the Digital Zoom Setting the exposure Value Setting the White Balance

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Capture Mode (Capturing Still Images) Setting the Scene Mode Setting the Flash Mode Using the Self-timer Continuous Capture

PLAYBACK MODES 38-46

Video Playback Still-Image Playback Playing Back Videos and Still Images on a TV Monitor Zoom Playback Thumbnail Display Protecting Videos and Images Deleting Videos and Images Slide Show Display Copying the contents of Internal Memory to a Memory Card

AUDIO AND

MP3 MODES

Audio Recording Audio and MP3 Playback

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MENU OPTIONS 48-55

Movie (Video) Menu Capture Menu Playback Menu (For Video and Still-Image) Playback Menu (For Audio and MP3) System Menu

TRANSFERRING

RECORDEDIMAGES, VIDEOS,

AND AUDIO TO YOUR

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COMPUTER

Step 1: Installing the USB Driver (Windows

98/98SE users only)

Step 2: Connecting the digital Video

Camera to your computer

Step 3: Downloading Images, video clips ,

and Audio

USING THE DIGITAL VIDEO

CAMERA AS A

WEB CAMERA

Step 1: Installing the Web camera Driver

(same as USB driver)

Step 2: Connecting the Digital video

Camera to your computer

Step 3: Run your application software ( i.e.

Windows NetMeeting)

CONNECTING THE DIGITAL

CAMERA DIRECTLY TO THE

PRINTER FOR PRINTING IMAGE

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(PICTBRIDGE

FUNCTION)

INSTALLING

AUTOPRODUCER

INSTALLING

VIDEOSTUDIO

CONNECTING THE

DIGITALVIDEOCAMERA TO OTHER

DEVICES

SPECIFICATIONS

TROUBLESHOOTING

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66-67

68-72

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INTRODUCTION

Your new digital video camera is designed as a small handheld “entry-level” digital

camcorder. Using the digital video camera record video and audio directly to memory

(either internal memory, or a memory card) without using any tapes unlike a traditional

camcorder.

The digital video camera also delivers high quality digital still images using a 4.0

megapixel CCD sensor. An integral automatic flash sensor detects the shooting (lighting)

conditions and determines whether the flash should be used. This feature helps ensure

that your images turn out right.

Another feature of the digital video camera is the ability to play MP3 files. The digital video

camera has a small built-in speaker as well as a headphone jack for private listening. You

may transfer MP3 files to your digital video camera from your PC using the USB cable, or

you may wish to use a memory card and play your MP3s from the memory card.

Finally, your digital video camera can also act as a voice recorder. An integral microphone

enables you to record voice and other sounds to memory and play back those recordings

at any time.

Video clips or images that you have captured can be downloaded to your PC using the

USB cable. You can enhance and retouch your video clips or images on your PC using

the provided editing software. You may then share your creative media files with your

friends via e-mail, in a report, or on a website.

The 2.0" color image LCD monitor acts as a viewfinder for both still-image and video

recording. After capturing your favorite moments you may review them in detail on the

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display.

8 MB of internal (built-in) memory lets you capture and store images without the

immediate need for an additional memory card. However, you may wish to expand the

memory capacity (up to 512 MB capacity) by using a Secure Digital (SD) external memory

card.

Package contents

Carefully unpack your package and make sure that you have the following items. In the event that any item is missing or if you find any mismatch or damage, promptly contact your dealer.

Digital video camera USB cable

AV cable Software CD-ROM

User’s manual Hand strap

Quick guide Pouch

AC Plug Adaptor for EU to US AC Power Adapter

One Rechargeable Lithium Ion

Battery

Tripod

Earphone

NOTE

 Accessory and components may vary by different retailer.

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GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERA

Front view

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1. Flash

2. Flash open button

3. Lens

4. Self-timer LED

5. SD memory card cover

6. Tripod socket

7. Battery Cover

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Rear view

1. Power button

2. Shutter / Pause

button

3. Zoom control

Zoom in

Zoom out

4. Mode switch

Preview mode

Playback mode

5. Stop recording

button

6. System LED

7. Battery charger LED

8. Earphone jack

9. A/V(Audio/Video

output) jack

10. USB Port

11. DC IN 5V terminal

12. Strap eyelet

13. Microphone

14. Speaker

15. LCD panel/monitor

16.

17.

Delete button

(Mode)

button

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18.

19. set/Direction button

Stop playback

button

menu (Menu) button

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Control Buttons

1. set (Set/Play/Pause) button

2. Up button

Volume up button

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Right/Fast forward button

Self-timer button

Down button

Volume down button

Left/Fast reverse button

Flash button

LED Indicators

Indicator State Description/Activity

Solid green The digital video camera is powering up.

System LED

Blinking green

Blinking red

1. Image or video clips in progress.

2. USB communication in progress.

1. Charging the flash.

2. A system error is detected.

Battery charge

LED

Self-timer LED Blinking red The self-timer function is activated.

Solid red The battery is charging.

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LCD Monitor Icons

Movie mode

1. Movie mode icon

2. Zoom status

3. Battery power indicator [

] Full battery power

] Medium battery power

[

] Low battery power

[

] Virtually no battery power

[

4. SD memory card indicator [

] An SD memory card is loaded

] No SD memory card is loaded

[

] SD memory card is full

[

5. EV compensation

6. White balance [AUTO] Auto

[

] DAYLIGHT

] LAMP

[

] FLUORESCENT-1

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[ ] SHADE

7. Color

[

] NORMAL

] B&W (Black & White)

[

] SEPIA

8. Video quality

[

] Super Fine

[ ] Fine

] Normal

[

9. Video resolution

] 640 x 480 pixels

[

] 320 x 240 pixels

[

10. Available recording time (Before recording)/ Elapsed time (While recording)

] FLUORESCENT-2

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Capture mode

1. Still image mode icon

2. Zoom status

3. Battery power indicator [

] Full battery power

] Medium battery power

[

] Low battery power

[

] Virtually no battery power

[

4. SD memory card indicator [

] An SD memory card is loaded

] No SD memory card is loaded

[

] SD memory card is full

[

5. Available number of shots

6. Flash mode

[

] Automatic flash

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[ ] ISO100

] Red-eye reduction

[

[ ] Forced flash

[ ] Flash off

7. Capture mode icon

[

] Single

[ ] Continuous

8. Scene

] AUTO

[

] SPORTS

[

] LANDSCAPE

[

] PORTRAIT

[

] BACKLIGHT

[

] NIGHT

[

9. ISO sensitivity

[

] Automatic

] ISO200

[

] ISO400

[

10. EV compensation

11. White balance

12. Color

13. Image quality

[

] Super Fine

[ ] Fine

] Normal

[

14. Image resolution

] 3350 x 2482 pixels (8MP,

[

by interpolation)

[

] 2880 x 2160 pixels (6MP,

by interpolation)

[

] 2320 x 1728 pixel (4MP,

native resolution)

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[ ] 2048 x 1536 pixels

] 1600 x 1200 pixels

[

] 640 x 480 pixels

[

15. Self-timer indicator (if used)

Audio Recording

1. Audio mode icon

2. Battery power indicator

3. SD memory card indicator

4. Recording indicator

5. Available recording time (Before

recording)/ Elapsed time (While

recording)

[

] 3-seconds delay

] 10-seconds delay

[

16. Main focus area

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Playback Mode – Video (Movie) Playback

1. Folder and file name

2. Duration of current video

(Before playback)/ Elapsed

time (During playback)

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4. Battery power indicator

5. SD memory card indicator

6. Playback indicator

7. Video status bar

8. Sound level (speaker volume)

Video playback mode

icon

Low volume

Mild volume

Medium volume

High volume

Fully volume

Mute (no sound)

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Playback Mode – Still-Image Playback

1. Still-image playback mode

2. Battery power indicator

3. SD memory card indicator

4. Folder and file name

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Audio and MP3 Playback Modes

1. / Audio/MP3 playback mode

icon

2. File name

3. Battery power indicator

4. SD memory card indicator

5. Audio/MP3 status bar

6. Sound level (speaker volume)

7. Playback indicator

8. Play mode indicator

Play one file

Play all files

Play the selected files

9. Repeat indicator

10. Elapsed time

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GETTING STARTED

Installing the Battery

We highly recommend using the specified rechargeable lithium-ion battery to realize the

fully capability of your digital video camera. Charge the battery before using the digital

video camera. Make sure that the power of the digital video camera is off before inserting

or removing the battery.

1. Slide the battery cover in the direction of the [OPEN] arrow.

2. Insert the battery in the correct orientation, as shown.

3. Close the battery cover.

Charging the Battery

Using the optional AC power adapter may

charge the battery or operate the digital

video camera as power supply. Make sure

that the power of the digital video camera is

off and then insert the battery before

starting.

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1. Plug the AC power adapter into the “DC IN 5V” terminal of the digital video camera.

2. Insert the other end of the AC power adapter into a wall outlet.

 The battery charge LED lights red when charging is started and goes off when

charging is completed.

 It is recommended that the battery be fully discharged before being recharged.

 Charging time varies according to the ambient temperature and the status of

battery.

NOTE

 This digital video camera must be used with the specified AC power adapter. Damage

caused by the use of an incorrect adapter is not covered under the warranty.

 Always make sure that the digital video camera is off before removing the battery.

 The battery may feel warm after it has been charged or immediately after being used.

This is normal and not a malfunction.

 When using the digital video camera in cold areas, keep the digital video camera and

its battery warm by holding it inside your jacket or other warm protective environment.

 If you open the battery cover without removing the battery, the power will not be

terminated.

 If you remove the battery, you must insert the (charged) battery within two hours in

order to make sure that the date and time will not be reset.

Using the AC Power Adapter

Using an AC power adapter prevents the digital video camera from automatically

powering off while transferring files to your computer.

Note also the steps in the preceding section “Charging the Battery”.

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NOTE

 Make sure to use only the AC power adapter specified for the digital video camera.

Damage caused by the use of an incorrect adapter is not covered under the warranty.

Attaching the Camera Strap

To prevent the accidental dropping of your digital video camera, attach and use the hand

strap. Follow the illustration shown below.

Inserting and Removing an SD Memory Card (Optional Accessory)

The digital video camera comes with 8 MB of internal memory, allowing you to store

images, videos, MP3 and audio files. You may expand the memory capacity and enjoy

the convenience of added data portability by using an optional SD (Secure Digital)

memory card. This allows you to store additional files and share them easily with other

electronic devices you may already own.

Inserting an SD memory card

1. Always make sure the digital video camera is turned off before inserting or removing

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a memory card.

2. Slide the SD memory card cover in the direction of the arrow.

3. Insert an SD memory card in the correct

orientation as shown.

 Insert the card as far as it can go.

You will hear and feel it click into

place.

Removing an SD memory card

1. Make sure the digital video camera is

turned off.

2. Open the SD memory card cover.

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3. Press lightly on the edge of the memory

card and it will eject.

NOTE

 To prevent valuable data from being accidentally

erased from an

 SD memory card you can slide the write protect tab

(on the side of the SD memory card) to “LOCK”.

 To save, edit, or erase data on an SD memory card,

you must unlock the card.

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Using the LCD Panel

1. Open the panel by pulling it away from the digital video camera (A or B).

2. Choose the viewing angle that suits you best by rotating the panel.

NOTE

 Rotate the LCD panel carefully and with the correct direction. Over rotation and

rotation with the wrong direction may damage the hinge that connects the LCD

monitor to the digital video camera.

 Avoid contact with the LCD monitor when moving the LCD panel.

 Do not hold the digital video camera by the LCD panel.

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