Genius DV1110 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

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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,
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.

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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 retailer where you bought it.
Do not disassemble, change or repair the camera.
This might cause fire or electric shock. For repair or
internal inspection, contact your retailer.
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.
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.

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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 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 continuous use.

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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.

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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 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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Content
Section 1
Getting to Know Your
Digital Video
Camera 9-12
Overview
Standard Accessories
Front View
KeyPad illustration
Side View
Section 2
Getting Up
and Running 13-15
Loading the Battery
Charging Battery
Inserting and Removing a SD Card
(Optional)
Protecting Data on an SD Card
Turning the Digital Video Camera
On and Getting Started
Turning the Digital Video Camera
off
Section 3
Record Mode 16-32
Button Function
Option Menu
LCD Monitor Information
MPEG-4 Movie Recording
Picture Recording
Voice Recording
Taking Close up Pictures
Using Digital Zoom
Options for Record Mode
Operations for Record Mode
Default Setting and Validation
Movie Mode submenu Setting
Movie Resolution
Sharpness
White Balance
Motion Stabilization
Camera Mode 32-38
Picture Resolution
Two in One (Picture Record Mode
Only)
Photo Frame (Picture Record
Mode Only)
Flash (Picture Record Mode Only)
Self-Timer (Picture Record Mode
Only)
Multi-Snap (Picture Record Mode
Only)
Backlight (Picture Record Mode
Only)
Date Printing
Voice Mode 39-45
Exposure Setting
Effect Setting
Set Menu
Sound Setting
Start-up Screen
Time Setting
Format Card
TV System
Selecting Interface Language
Default Setting
Section 4

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Playback Mode 45-59
Button Functions
LCD Monitor Information
Movie Playback
Delete Movies
Thumbnail Function
Lock Movies
Repeat Movies
Picture Playback
Delete Picture
Lock Pictures
Make Slide Show
Voice Playback 59-62
Direction Buttons Function
Section 5
Listening to
MP3 Music 63-66
MP3 Music
Transfer MP3 Music to the Digital
Listen to MP3 Music
Listen to MP3 Music with
earphone
Section 6
Viewing MPEG-4 Movie
on PC 67-68
MPEG-4 Movie
View MPEG-4 Movie on PC
Share MPEG-4 Movie
Section 7
Viewing Pictures and Movies
on a TV 69
Section 8
Record movie clip from AV
device 70-71
Section 9
Video File
Converter 72-75
Section 10
Burning the Recorded Clip
into DVD 76-78
Section 11
Transferring Data to a
Computer 79-88
Installing the Digital Video Camera
to a Computer
Connecting Your Digital Video
Camera to a Computer
Mass Storage Device Mode
PC Cam Mode
Installing Bundled Software
Getting Started With Photo
Express 5.0
Getting Started With Video
Studio 8.0 SE
Section 12
Specification, System
requirements and
troubleshooting 89-96
Specifications
System Requirements
Troubleshooting

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Section 1
Getting to Know Your Digital Video
Camera
Overview
The camera with 5 Mega Pixel sensor can take DVD-Quality MPEG-4
movies. By way of using MPEG-4 technology, more videos can be taken
within a certain amount of memory. High quality images up to 11
mega-pixels can also be delivered smoothly. With a color LCD monitor,
users can compose images and examine them easily.
Exposure and color balance can either be adjusted automatically or be
changed manually. An 8x digital zoom increases user control over the
movies and pictures you take. The camera is also ideally suited for using
as a PC camera hooked up to your home computer via high speed USB
2.0 port
Build-in 32 MB memory allows you to take pictures and movies without a
memory card. The memory card slot allows users to increase the
storage capacity up to 1G.

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Standard Accessories
Unpack the package and make sure all standard accessories listed are
included:
zDigital Video Camera
zPower Adaptor
zUSB Cable
zAV Cable
zNP60 Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery
zUser’s Manual
zCD-ROM ( Driver, Ulead Software and User Manual)
zEarphone
zRemote Control
zStrap
zPouch
zTripod
zAC Plug Adaptor for EU to US
NOTE
Accessory and components may vary by different retailer.

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Front View
1. LCD Panel
2. Microphone
3. Lens
4. Flash
5. Self-Timer LED
6. IR Receiver
7. Power button
KeyPad illustration
1. Direction Buttons
2. Enter Buttons
3. Movie Shutter Button
4. Tele-Wide Button
5. Picture Shutter Button
6. REC/PLAY Button
7. AV in
8. AV out/Earphone
9. USB 2.0 Port / Power
Adaptor Port

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Side View
1. Macro, Portrait,
Normal mode Switch
2. LCD Panel
3. Speaker
4. Battery / SD Card
Cover

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Section 2
Getting Up and Running
Loading the Battery
Before using the camera, user must load NP60 rechargeable Li-ion
battery.
1. Follow the arrow direction and
slide to eject the battery / SD
cover.
2. Insert the batteries according
to the correct polarity marks
( + or -)
3. Close the battery/SD Card
Cover firmly.
NOTE
NP60 is the widely-used rechargeable Li-ion battery developed by
Nokia for mobile phones.
Charging the Battery
Please fully charge Li-ion Battery via power adaptor for at least ten
hours before you use the camera for the first time.
(1) Plug power adaptor cable into the USB port.
(2) When charging battery, the self-timer LED light keeps blinking.
LED light will stay on after battery charge completes.

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(3) It takes three hours to fully recharge the battery each time.
Inserting and Removing an SD Card
(Optional)
The camera comes with 32 MB built-in memory which allows you to
store pictures, movies, recorded voice and music. You can expand the
memory capacity by using an optional SD or MMC memory card up to
1G. To insert a memory card, refer to the figure above and:
1. Open the battery/SD card cover.
2. Insert the memory card until it locks into position.
To remove an installed SD card, press the card inwards to
release it. When the card pops out, gently remove it from its
slot.
NOTE
When a memory card is fitted, movies and pictures are saved
on the card rather than on the built-in memory.
Protecting Data on an SD Card
SD card is read-only by locking the
SD card. No pictures, movies and
voice can be recorded when the SD
card is locked. Make sure the lock is
on writeable position before recording
any media.

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Turning the Digital Video Camera On and
Getting Started
To turn on the camera:
(1) Flip out the LCD panel; the digital video camera will turn on
automatically. When the digital video camera is turned on, the
green LED will light up.
(2) Or press Power Button for one second to turn on it.
ÖTo take a movie, press the Movie Shutter Button ( ).
ÖTo take a picture, press the Picture Shutter Button ( ).
ÖTo record the voice, press the Upper Button of Direction
Buttons and press the Movie Shutter Button ( ) to start
voice recording.
ÖTo view stored movies, pictures or listen to stored MP3 and
voice recordings, press the REC/PLAY Button once to switch
to Playback Mode. Press a second time to return to Record
Mode.
Turning the Digital Video Camera Off
1. To turn off the Digital Video Camera, you can either press or hold the
[Power] Button for one second, or you can place the panel back to its
original position.
2. If no operation is made in 3 minutes, the digital video camera will turn
itself off automatically to conserve battery power.

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Section 3
Record Mode
Button Function
Right Button : Flash AUTO/OFF
Left Button :Self-Timer ON/OFF
Up Button : Voice Recording Mode
ON/OFF
Down Button: LCD Information
ON/OFF
Enter Button : Menu ON
Power Button: Press down for one
second to turn on or turn off the
camera.
REC/PLAY Button: Switch between
Record Mode and Playback Mode.
Tele-Wide Button: Digital Zoom in
and out.
Movie Shutter Button: Start to take
movie, or record voice.
Picture Shutter Button: Start to take
picture

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Macro switch: Switch between
Macro Mode, Portrait Mode, and
Normal Mode.
Option Menu
Movie Mode
High 640 x 480 (1.8 Mbps)
Std 640 x 480 (1 Mbps)
Resolution
Low 320 x 240 (500 Kbps)
Sharpness
Adjust with nine sharpness settings to soften or
sharpen picture/movie.
Auto Automatic adjustment
Daylight Use under outsides light condition
Fluorescent
Use under fluorescent light
condition
White
Balance
Tungsten
User under tungsten light condition
Motion
Stabilization
On
Corrects camera shake instantly,
giving you smooth and stable
video.

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off Disables motion stabilization
Camera Mode
Resolution High 3856 x 2892 (11M)
Std 2592 x 1944 (5 M)
Low 1600 x 1200 (2 M)
On Combines two snapshots into one
frame
Two in One
Mode off Disables Two in One
Photo
Frame
Adds photo frame to the picture
On
The flash will fire in any light
condition.
Auto
The flash fires automatically
according to the scenic light
condition.
Flash
Off
The flash will not fire in any light
condition.
On
Activates 10-second-delayed
Self-Timer.
Self-Timer
Mode Off Disables Self-Timer
Sharpness
Adjust with nine sharpness settings to soften or
sharpen picture/movie.

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Auto Automatic adjustment
Daylight Use under outsides light condition
Fluorescent
Use under fluorescent light
condition
White
Balance
Tungsten
User under tungsten light condition
On Takes 5 continuous pictures at one
time
Multi-Snap Off Disables Multi-Snap
On
Brightens the object when its
background is much brighter than
the object.
Backlight
Off Disables Backlight mode
On Imprints the date on picture.
Date
Printing Off Disables Date Printing
Voice Pen
Enter Enters the voice recording section
Exit Exits the menu.
Exposure

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+1.0EV, +0.6EV, +0.3EV, 0EV,
-0.3EV, -0.6EV, -1.0EV
Selects one of the 7 exposure
compensation values (-1 to 1.0
EV)
Effect
Normal No special effects applied to the picture.
B/W Picture is converted to black-and-white.
Classic Sepia look is applied to the image.
Negative The image is converted as the negative of the
normal.
SET Setting
Sound On: Enable operation sound; Off: Disable
operation sound
Start-up Screen Customize Startup Screen
Time Setting Setup Date and Time
Format Card YES: Format SD card; NO: Do not format SD
card
TV output setting is NTSC standard
TV System
TV output setting is PAL standard
Language English, Russian, German, Spanish, Brazil
Portuguese and Simplified Chinese.
Default Setting Yes: Restore default factory setting
No: Do not restore default factory setting