Genius HD55 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 rec eived, including interference that may

cause undesired operation.

Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to c omply with the limits for Class B digital devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to prov ide 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 modificati ons to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual. If such changes or modif ications 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, softw are, 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 inc lusions 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

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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.

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.

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 Do not subject the LCD monitor to impact.

This might damage the glass on the screen or cause th e 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. To uching 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 in side, 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:  Different battery types and surrounding temperatures may affect the battery

performance.  Avoid using batteries in ex tremely cold environment s 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 flash continuously. T his 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 camera can be used w ith either a Li-ion or four AAA si ze batteries. Li-ion

battery is recommended to use for longer operation time.

CONTENTS

Getting to Know Your Camera____________________8

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Overview _____________________________________ 8

Standard Accessories____________________________ 8

Front view ____________________________________ 9

Top view ______________________________________ 9

Bottom view ___________________________________ 9

Right view ___________________________________ 10

Left view_____________________________________ 10

Back view ____________________________________ 10

Adjusting the LCD display_______________________11

About the LEDs _________________________________ 13

How to use DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA__________ 14

Inserting the battery ___________________________ 14

Charging the battery___________________________ 15

Inserting an SD card___________________________ 15

Turning on the video camera ____________________ 16

Changing modes ______________________________ 16

Before you start _______________________________ 17

Setting the date and time _________________________ 17 Setting the language _____________________________ 17 Setting the beep_________________________________ 18

Shoot/Playback video __________________________ 19

Shooting a video clip _____________________________ 19

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Playing the video clip_____________________________ 20

Taking/viewing pictures ________________________ 20

Taking a still picture ______________________________ 20 Viewing images _________________________________ 21

Connecting to a computer_______________________ 21

Connecting to a standard TV____________________ 22

Connecting to a HDTV _________________________ 22

Using the camera_____________________________23

Movie and voice recorder mode__________________ 23

Movie and voice recorder mode____________________ 23 Using the macro function _________________________ 24 Using the zoom function __________________________ 24 Using the LED flash light__________________________ 25 Quick access controls ____________________________ 25

Photo mode __________________________________ 25

Photo mode icons _______________________________ 25 Using the macro function _________________________ 26 Using the zoom function __________________________ 26 Using the LED flash light__________________________ 26 Quick access controls ____________________________ 26

Movie Playback mode__________________________ 26

Movie Playback mode icons_______________________ 26

Photo Playback mode __________________________ 28

Photo Playback mode icons_______________________ 28

Thumbnail mode ______________________________ 29

USB mode____________________________________ 30

Using the menus______________________________30

Movie menu __________________________________ 30

White balance___________________________________ 30

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Video resolution _________________________________ 30 Color effect _____________________________________ 31 Night mode _____________________________________ 32 Capture mode___________________________________ 32

Movie playback menu__________________________ 33

Delete__________________________________________ 33 Protect _________________________________________ 34

Photo menu __________________________________ 34

White balance___________________________________ 34 Resolution______________________________________ 35 Color effect _____________________________________ 35 Night mode _____________________________________ 36 Self timer _______________________________________ 36

Photo playback menu __________________________ 37

Delete__________________________________________ 37 Protect _________________________________________ 38 Slide show______________________________________ 39 DPOF__________________________________________ 39

System menu _________________________________ 40

Setting the beep_________________________________ 40 Histogram Mode_________________________________ 40 Auto power off___________________________________ 41 TV standard_____________________________________ 41 Format _________________________________________ 42 Default _________________________________________ 42 Language ______________________________________ 43 Frequency______________________________________ 43 Date/time_______________________________________ 43

Installing the software_________________________43

Presto! V ideo Works ___________________________ 43

Presto! Mr. Photo______________________________ 44

Appendix____________________________________46

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Possible recording time / sec (video clip)___________ 46

Possible number of shots (still image) _____________ 46

Specifications _________________________________ 46

Troubleshooting_______________________________ 48

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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 2x digital zoom, USB mass storage, and a 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 accesso ries listed are included: Contact your retailer if you are missing any of the following components.

 Digital Video Camera  USB Cable  Component Video Cable  AV Cable  Power Cord  Battery Charger  Casio NP40 Li-ion Battery  Quick Guide  Pouch  CD-ROM (Presto! Video Works, Presto! Mr. Photo , Quick Time, User

Manual)

Refer to the following illustrati ons t o familiari ze y ourself w ith the button s and c ontrols of this video camera.

Front view

Self-timer LED

Top view

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Lens

LED Flash light

Microphone

Macro button

Shutter button Zoom / Volume button

Bottom view

Tripod mount

Battery comp artme nt

Right view

Left view

Hand strap

Back view

Playback button

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Macro switch

REC. / Power LED

Scroll wheel

HD Output

USB / AV Output

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Mode dial

REC.STOP button

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Adjusting the LCD display

Flip and twist the LCD screen as shown to capture a still image or record a video clip.

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See the table below for a description of each button’s function.

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Button Name

Power button

Menu button

Mode dial

Scroll wheel

Shutter button

Function

Press and hold to turn power on/off.

Press to display main OSD menus.

z Use to toggle Movie, Photo, and SET modes.

1. In Movie mode, press the REC.STOP

button to start and stop recording.

2. In Movie Playback mode, press the

REC.STOP to pause/restart playing.

In Photo and Movie modes, press the up and

down to adjust the exposure setting, and inwards to adjust the flashlight setting.

z In Photo Playback mode:

1. Press up and down to scroll through stored

images.

2. When the image is zoomed in, you can

move the image up/down or left/right. Press inwards on the scroll wheel and you can switch the moving directions (up/down ↔ left/right).

3. In the thumbnail mode, press the up and

down to select the thumbnail images and then press inwards to view the imag e in full screen mode.

z In Movie Playback mode:

1. Press up and down to scroll through stored movies, and inwards to play/stop movie playback.

2. In the thumbnail mode, press the up and down to select the video clip and then press inwards to show the video clip.

z In SET mode, press up and down to highlight

menu items, and inwards to select.

In Photo mode, press to take a photo.

z In Movie mode, you can also press to take a

photo before recording a video clip.

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Macro switch

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Move the switch to the position to enable Macro mode.

Playback button

Display button

Zoom button

In Movie and Photo mode, press to enter playback mode.

Press once to display all OSD icons. Press again to turn all OSD icons off.

In Photo and Movie modes, press to zoom in

and out.

z In Photo Playback mode:

1. Press the button right to zoom in your photo.

2. Press the button left to show all stored files in a 3x2 matrix thumbnail view.

z In Movie Playback mode:

1. Press the button left to show all stored video clips in a 3x2 matrix thumbnail view.

2. During video playback, press the button to

increase or decrease the playback v olume.

About the LEDs

The following table describes the camera LEDs:

LED Color Definition Power /

Rec.

Self-timer

Green Power-on Green Blinking Recording Red Camera busy Red Blinking Self-timer is activated Red Blinking

Rapidly Red Blinking Self-timer is activated. Red Blinking

Rapidly

2 seconds self-timer remaining.

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How to use DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA

Inserting the battery

This video camera is designed to use a rechargeable Li-Ion battery .Only use the battery supplied or similar batteries recommended by the manufacturer or your dealer.

1. Open the battery compartment cover.

2. Insert the battery as shown.

3. Close the battery compartment cover.

NOTE

z Install the battery exactly as described here. Installing the battery incorrectly could

cause damage to the camera and possibly start a fire.

z The battery compartment can also use four AAA batteries but the period of

operation will be shorter than using the Li-ion. If you use the AAA batteries, make sure you put them in correctly.

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Charging the battery

You can charge the battery with the battery charger provided. Insert the battery to the battery charger and connect the power cord to the

battery charger.

Inserting an SD card

An SD card can be installed in the video camera to provide additional storage space for still images, video clips, or other files.

1. Open the LCD screen cover and open the SD card compartment cover.

2. Insert an SD card, making sure the contacts are facing downwards.

3. Press down the SD card compartment cover.

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