Genius G-SHOT HD520 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 colle cti on 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 r adiate r adio f requency en ergy and, if n ot ins talled
and used in accordance with the ins tructions, may cause harmful interferenc e 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

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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 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,
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 OKed 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 has be en damaged, turn t he

power OFF and remove the battery.

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

this state might cause fire or electric shock. Consult

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 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.

 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 p olariti es inv erted might cause fire and inju ry,
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 s ubject the LCD monitor to impact.

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

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 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
 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 ma ximize 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 conti nuous use. T his 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 bat tery is not to be used f or a long period of time , store it after no ba ttery

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
TOP VIEW ____________________________________________ 10
BOTTOM VIEW ________________________________________ 10

GETTING STARTED __________________________________ 11

INSTALLING THE BATTE RY _______________________________ 11
INSER TING AND REMOVING AN SD CARD ____________________ 11

RECORD MODE______________________________________ 12

BUTTON FUNCTION_____________________________________ 12
LCD MONITOR INFORMATION ____________________________ 13
H.264 MOVIE RECORDING _______________________________ 14
PICTURE RECORDING ___________________________________ 14
USING DIGITAL ZOOM __________________________________ 14
MENU MODE________________________________________ 14
MENU MODE________________________________________ 15
MENU MODE _________________________________________ 16

Mode set ___________________________________________ 16

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Video Size___________________________________________ 16
Possible recording time / sec (video cli p) __________________ 16
Possible number of shots (still image)_____________________ 16
IMAGE SIZE ________________________________________ 17
Select Image size for the image resolution. _________________ 17
QUALITY___________________________________________ 17
METERING_________________________________________ 17
EFFECT ___________________________________________ 18
EIS________________________________________________ 18
SET UP ____________________________________________ 18

MODE/PLAYBACK ___________________________________ 20

PLAYBACK MODE ______________________________________ 20
MP3/ PMP/ VOICE RECORDING/MOTION DETECTION /E BOOK MODE

____________________________________________________ 20

TRANSFER MP3 MUSIC TO THE CAMERA ____________________ 20

How to use MP3 _____________________________________ 20

PMP MODE___________________________________________ 21
MOTION DETECTION MODE ______________________________ 21

Trimming ___________________________________________ 22
Display image information _____________________________ 22
Protect_____________________________________________ 22
Slide Show __________________________________________ 22
Delete______________________________________________ 23
Copy to Card ________________________________________ 23
Resize______________________________________________ 23
Rotate______________________________________________ 23

DELETE BUTTON ____________________________________ 24
VIEWING MOVIE ON PC______________________________ 25
SYSTEM REQUIREMENT _____________________________ 25

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ARCSOFT MEDIAIMPRESSION________________________ 28

CONNECTING YOUR CAMERA TO A COMPUTER ________________ 36

Web Camera Mode ___________________________________ 36

SPECIFICATIONS ____________________________________ 37
TROUBLESHOOTING_________________________________ 38

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Getting to Know Your Camera

Overview

Thank you for purchasing the new digital video camera!
This multi-function digital video camera with a 5 Mega Pixel CMOS sensor can take
H.264 movies which videos can be taken with in certain amount of memory. High
quality images with up to 11 mega pixels can also delivered smoothly. With a color
LCD monitor, users can compose images and examine them easily. The G-Shot
HD520 can also connect DV to a HDTV by HD MI cable, and easily playback recorded
high-definition videos on the wide screen of an HDTV.
Other features provided by this camera include the following:

z True 5.0 Mega pixel CMOS sensor
z H.264 Digital Video Camera
z Voice Recorder
z Music Player
z Security Motion Detection
z Web Camera
z Stabilization
z 5X Digital Zoom
z 2.5” LTPS LCD
z Supports up to 8GB SD Card
z Face Detection
z Z-Lighting

Standard Accessories

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

Digital Video Camera
USB Cable
AV out Cable
HDMI Cable
CD-ROM

Lithium-ion Rechargeable Battery
Power adaptor
AC Plug Adaptor for EU to US

Earphone
Pouch & Strap
Quick Guide

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Warranty Card

Front View

Movie Shutter Button

Lens

Microphone

HDMI Port

KeyPad illustration

Camera Button

Function Button

USB 2.0 port/ Adaptor

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Flash

LCD Panel

Menu Button

Mode/Playback Button

Delete/Exposure

V/Earphone Button

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Side View

Battery cover

Top View

Speaker

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Tele/Wide

Flash

Memory card slot

Macro/Landscape

Bottom View

Tripod Slot

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Getting Started

Installing the Battery

Before using the camera, you must insert the NP60 rechargeable Li-ion Battery.

1. Follow the arrow direction and slide it
outwards to remove the battery cover.

2. Insert the batteries according to the correct
polarity marks ( + or -).

3. Close the battery cover firmly.

Inserting and Removing an SD Card

The camera comes with internal memory (64MB) which allows you to store pictures,
movies, recorded voice and music. You can expand the memory
capacity by using an optional SD memory card up to 8GB. To
insert a memory card:

1. Insert the memory card into the correct position.

2. To remove an installed SD card, press the card inwards to
release it.

3. When the card pops out, gently remove it from its slot.

NOTE

z When a memory card is being used, movies and pictures are saved on the card rather

than the built-in memory.

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Record Mode

Button Function

Power Button: Press down for one second to turn on or turn

off the camera.

Movie Shutter Button:

1. Press Start to take a movie, or record voice.

2. To stop recording, press it again.

OK Button:

Used to move cursor to sub menu or confirm action.
: Down play and pause button:
Press the OK button down to play and pause for playing
Movie clip and voice.

Press the OK button up for Z-Lighting to deal with very high
contrast scenes in dark and bright areas.

Press the OK button to the right for the face detection
function.

Tele/Wide Button: Digital Zoom in and out.
Flash Mode:

light conditions. Use this mode for general photography.

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Self-timer enabled

Z-Lighting:

Face Detection

MENU:
Press menu to start the menu setting.
MODE:

Press Mode to select the sub menu functions.
Delete/+/-: Delete the file or adjust White Balance and
exposure.

: Take a picture

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Auto Flash: the flash fires automatically according to

Fill-in Flash: the flash will fire for every shot taken.

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Flash Off, the flash will not fire under any circumstances.
Use this mode when taking images in a place where flash
photography is prohibited, or when the subject is distant
(beyond the range of the flash).

S

Slow Sync: The flash will fire and the camera will set
the shutter speed at proper speed.
Macro switch: Switch between Macro Mode and Normal
Mode.
Focus range : Macro :20 cm
Normal : 1.2m ~ Infinity

LCD Monitor Information

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

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