Genius G-SHOT HD550T 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 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 recep tion, 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

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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 described in this manual. This is due to the
fact that different retailers often spe cify sl ig ht ly differe nt pro duct
inclusions and accesso rie s to su it their market requireme n ts,
customer demographics, and geographical preferences. Products
very often vary between retailers especially with accessor ies such
as batteries, me mo ry ca rds, ca bl es, ca rr yi ng ca ses/pouches, and
language support. Occasionally a retailer will spec ify 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.

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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 batteries.
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.
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.

 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 traffic
accident.

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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 treatmen t.

 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:
 Different battery types and surro unding temperat ures may affect

the battery performance.
 Avoid using batteries in extremely cold environments as low

temperatures can shorten the battery life and reduce camera

performance.
 The battery may feel warm when using the camera for an

extended period of time or using the fla sh continuously. This is

normal and not a malfunction.
 The digital video camera may feel warm when being used

continuously or for an extended period of time. This is normal

and not a malfunction.
 If you will not be using the batteries for an extended period of

time, remove them from the camera to prevent leakage or

corrosion.

 Always keep the terminals in a clean state.
 Never use manganese batteries.
 Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
 Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
 The video camera can be used with either a Li-ion or four AAA

size batteries. Li-ion battery is recommended to use for longer

operation time.

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Contents

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA.................... 10

OVERVIEW ....................................................................10

STANDARD ACCESSORIES.............................................. 10

EXTERNAL VIEW........................................................... 11

Front View...............................................................11

TOP VIEW...................................................................... 11

BOTTOM VIEW..............................................................12

RIGHT VIEW.................................................................. 12

LEFT VIEW.................................................................... 12

REAR VIEW...................................................................13

ADJUSTING LCD DISPLAY ............................................ 14

GETTING STARTED.....................................................15

LOADING BATTERIES .................................................... 15

INSERTING SD CARD(S)................................................ 17

CHARGING THE BATTERY (13P) ..................................... 19

THE GESTURES OF USING THE TOUCH SCREEN ...............20

Single touch........................................................... 20

SLIDE ............................................................................21

ROTATE.........................................................................21

BUTTONS & FUNCTIONS ............................................... 22

ABOUT LED INDICATORS..............................................24

INITIAL SETTINGS BEFORE USE ...................................... 24

Setting Date and Time......................................... 24

LCD DISPLAY INFORMATION.................................. 26

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N MOVIE CLIP MODE................................................... 26

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IN VOICE RECORDING MODE ........................................28

IN DSC MODE............................................................... 29

USING T HE CAMERA..................................................31

SHOOTING A MOVIE CLIP..............................................31

VOICE RECORDING: ...................................................... 33

MOVIE CLIP / VOICE CLIP PLAYBACK..........................34

SHOOTING / PLAYBACK IMAGES....................................37

Taking a pi ctu re..................................................... 37

IMAGES PLAYBACK....................................................... 38

LCD DISPLAY INFORMATION.................................. 41

1.MOVIE CLIP RECORDING MODE:.............................. 41

2. VOICE RECORDING MODE:......................................43

3. DSC PLAYBACK MODE............................................ 44

MENU MODE................................................................. 46

MENU OPTIONS OF MOVIE CLIP MODE.......................... 46

Movie Clip Resolution.......................................... 46

White Balance....................................................... 47

Effect....................................................................... 48

Metering................................................................. 49

Backlight................................................................. 50

Night Mode ............................................................50

Motion Detection................................................... 51

EV Compensation................................................. 52

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M

ENUS OF PLAYBACK IN MOVIE CLIP/VOICE................ 54

Delete..................................................................... 54

Protect.................................................................... 55

MENU OPTIONS OF CAMERA MODE............................... 57

Still Image Resolution.......................................... 57

White Balance....................................................... 58

Effect....................................................................... 59

Metering................................................................. 60

Backlight................................................................. 61

Night Mode ............................................................62

Self-timer................................................................63

Continuous Shot ...................................................64

EV compensation..................................................65

MENUS OF PLAYBACK IN DSC...................................... 66

Delete..................................................................... 66

Protect.................................................................... 68

Auto play................................................................ 69

Rotate.....................................................................70

DPOF......................................................................71

SETTING MENU............................................................. 73

Information............................................................. 73

Date / Time ............................................................ 74

Beep ....................................................................... 74

Default....................................................................75

TV standard........................................................... 76

USB......................................................................... 77

Auto Power Off......................................................78

Frequency.............................................................. 79

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Language............................................................... 80

Format.................................................................... 81

File Number(Default: Series) ..............................82

LCD brightness..................................................... 83

Instant Review....................................................... 84

Memory .................................................................. 85

Volume ................................................................... 86

PC AND TV CONNECTION.........................................87

CONNECTING TO THE COMPUTER.................................. 87

CONNECTING TO A STANDARD TV................................88

CONNECTING A HD TV................................................. 88

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS........................................ 89

INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE.................................90

APPENDIX......................................................................91

SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................91

TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................93

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Getting to Know Your Camera

Overview

Congratulations on your purchase of this advanced HD video
camera.
This high definition digital video camera provides a variety of
features and functions that use the latest technology. It not only
functions as a digital camera for taking pictures, but is also able to
record video, audio and output it to HD TV. Additionally, the camera
also features 3x digital zoom, USB mass storage, and two SD card
reader slot.
This manual will show you how to use your digital video camera and
how to install the accompanying software.

Standard Accessories

Unpack the package and make sure all standard accessories listed
are included: Contact your reta iler if you are missing any of the
following components.

 Digital Video Camera
 USB Cable
 HDMI Cable
 AV Cable
 Power Adaptor
 AC Plug Adaptor for EU to US
 NP40 Li-ion Battery
 Quick Guide
 Pouch
 CD-ROM (Quick Time, PDF Reader, Web Cam Driver,

User Manual)

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Refer to the following illustrations to familiarize yourself with the
buttons and controls of this vide o ca mer a.

External Vi e w

Front View

Top View

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Bottom View

Right View

Left View

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Rear View

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Adjusting LCD Display

Before taking picture or recording movie clips, please rotate
according to the illustrations below.

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Getting Started

Loading Batteries

The battery is not charged so you should charge it before using the
camera.

Please use only batteries provided or recommended by the
manufacturer or dealer. This package is supplied with Li-ion
battery.

Note: Insert batteries correctly according to this description. Error
in inserting batteries could result in damage to this Digital Video
Camera and result in fire.

1. Open LCD panel and open battery cover.

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Battery Status Indicator:

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The device power is supplied by DC input. (No

2. Insert batteries according to the illustration.

Lithium battery is included. AAA alkaline batteries insert way.

Batteries full
Batteries half full

Battery empty
Charging battery (A new battery should be

charged at least 2 hours.)

batteries inside.)

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3. Close battery cover.

Inserting SD Card(s)

1. Open LCD panel and open the battery cover.

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2. Insert an SD card and make sure the contacts are facing

downwards.

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Note:
Do not remove or insert SD cards when the power of the Digital

Video Camera is on to avoid damaging files.

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Charging the Battery

1. Insert the adaptor jack to the USB socket by the polarity

indications.

2. Connect the adaptor into a power outlet.

 The LED charger indicator lights red and battery charging

begins. When charging is completed, the indicator light will
off.

3. Remove the adaptor jack when charging is completed.

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The gestures of using the t ouch screen

Single touch

Single touch for the below touchable hotkeys:

1. Mode change (DV, DSC and Voice Recording)

2. Resolution change (HD, WVGA, WEB or 12M, 8M, 5M, 3M)

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Slide

Slide right or left to view the previous file or the next file under the
Playback Mode.

Rotate

Under Playback Mode, yo u can rotate the image by 90°/st ep as
shown below.

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Buttons & Functions

Description Button Function

Power
Button

Press the button to turn
ON/OFF the Digital Video
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SET (Menu)

Button

MODE
Button

4-Way

Direction

Button

Press the button to display
the main OSD menu.

There are three operating
modes for the Digital Video
Camera: DV Mode, DSC
Mode, and Voice Recording
Mode. Press the Mode button
to change to different modes.

1.Under video mode:
z This Digital Video Camera

is equipped with 3X digital
zoom function.

2. Under Video mode:
z Press the 4-way Direction

Button Right (T) to pull in the
distance of the subject, or
press the button Left (W) to
move away the distance from
the object.

3. Under playback mode:
z Press the 4-Way Direction

Button UP to turn on/off the

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Assist LED light; press
DOWN to delete the file.

z Press Right/ Left to rewind
or forward 2x ~8x

Shutter

button

Macro
button

Playback

Button

Press the button to take or
viewing images, movie clip
and voice recording.

Macro function allows you to
shoot image of an object at
very close distance. In the
Macro Mode, you can pull in
the focusing distance to 20
cm. (Normal focus range:

1.2m ~ infinity)
The icon

on the LCD screen when the
Macro mode is selected.

Press the Playback bu tton to
enter Playback mode and
playback the last file.

will be displayed

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About LED Indicators

Below table describes the me an ing of the camera LED indicators:

Indicator Color Position

Power Green on mode button

Recording

Self-timer

Red blinking on front view
Red blinking on front view

Initial settings before use

Setting Date and Time

1. Turn on the Digital Video Camera to set up the screen for
the first time. Set the date and time by moving up/down
button or touch the screen to select.

2. Press the 4-Way Direction Button left/right or touch screen
to highlight each column. Then press up/down or touch
the screen to adjust value.

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3. After adjust the v alue . Press SE T ( Menu ) Button t o store
you changes or touch the screen to the Return Button

) to store the value and leave the setting.

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LCD Display Information

In Movie Clip Mode
The following table regarding the description of each icon and

symbol will be shown when the Digital Video Camera is in DV Mode

).

(

1

2

3

4

5

Movie Clip recording indicator

Motion Detection

Night Mode indicator

Exposure compensat i on ind i cat o r

Color effect indicator

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6

7

8
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10 Remaining recording time indicator
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13 Histogram indicator

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15 Digital Zoom indicator
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Metering Mo d e

White balance indicator

Macro indicator
Battery status indicator

Resolution indicator

Compensation indicator

Playback indicator

Menu Button
Memory Status indicator

: SD card 1 indicator;
: SD card 2 indicator

: Internal memory indicator (displayed

when there is no SD card)

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In Voice Recording Mode

The following table regarding the description of each icon and
symbol will be shown when the Digital Video Camera is in Voice

Recording Mode (

).

1
2

3 Recording time left indicator
4

5

6

Voice Recording Mode indicator
Battery status indicator

Playback Button
Menu Button

Memory Status indicator

: SD card 1 indicator;
: SD card 2 indicator

: Internal memory indicato r (d isplayed

when there is no SD card)

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In DSC Mode

The following table regarding the description of each icon and
symbol will be shown when the Digital Video Camera is in DSC
Mode (

).

1

2

3

4

5

DSC Mode indicator

Night Mode indicator

EV compensation indicator

Effect indicator

Metering Mo d e

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