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:

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, 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, 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 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 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:

Different battery types and surrounding temperatures 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 flash 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 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____________________ 8

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

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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! Video 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 accessories 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 illustrations to familiarize yourself with the buttons and controls of this video camera.

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Front view

Lens

Self-timer LED

LED Flash light

Microphone

Top view

Macro button

Shutter button

Zoom / Volume button

Bottom view

Tripod mount	Battery compartment

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Right view

Left view

Macro switch

Hand strap

Back view

REC. / Power LED

Playback button

Scroll wheel							Mode dial
HD Output
USB / AV Output							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.

Button	Name		Function
	Power	Press and hold to turn power on/off.
	button
	Menu	Press to display main OSD menus.
	button
		z Use to toggle Movie, Photo, and SET modes.
	Mode dial		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.
		z 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
	Scroll		↔ left/right).
			3. In the thumbnail mode, press the up and
	wheel
			down to select the thumbnail images and
			then press inwards to view the image 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.
	Shutter	z	In Photo mode, press to take a photo.
		z In Movie mode, you can also press to take a
	button
			photo before recording a video clip.

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	Macro	Move the switch to the		position to enable
	switch	Macro mode.
	Playback	In Movie and Photo mode, press to enter
	button	playback mode.
	Display	Press once to display all OSD icons. Press again
	button	to turn all OSD icons off.
		z 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
	Zoom		photo.
		2.	Press the button left to show all stored files
	button		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 volume.

About the LEDs

The following table describes the camera LEDs:

	LED	Color	Definition
	Power /	Green	Power-on
	Rec.
		Green Blinking	Recording
		Red	Camera busy
		Red Blinking	Self-timer is activated
		Red Blinking	2 seconds self-timer
		Rapidly	remaining.
	Self-timer	Red Blinking	Self-timer is activated.
		Red Blinking	2 seconds self-timer
		Rapidly	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

zInstall the battery exactly as described here. Installing the battery incorrectly could cause damage to the camera and possibly start a fire.

zThe 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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