Genius DV811 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

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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, 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
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 battery.
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 battery.
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 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,

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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 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.
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.

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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 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.
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 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 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.
We recommend the battery should be charged 8 hours for first time use.

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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ____________________________________________________ 8
OVERVIEW_________________________________________________________ 8
PACKAGE CONTENTS _________________________________________________ 8
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA _____________________ 9
FRONT VIEW _______________________________________________________ 9
REAR VIEW _______________________________________________________ 10
LCD MONITOR INFORMATION __________________________________________ 11
Video Mode_____________________________________________________ 11
Capture Mode ___________________________________________________ 12
Video Playback __________________________________________________ 13
Still Image Playback ______________________________________________ 13
Audio/MP3 Playback______________________________________________ 13
GETTING STARTED ________________________________________________ 14
INSERTING THE BATTERY _____________________________________________ 14
TURNING THE POWER ON/OFF _________________________________________ 14
LCD INDICATOR ____________________________________________________ 14
ATTACH THE STRAP _________________________________________________ 15
INSERTING THE SD MEMORY CARD______________________________________ 15
USING THE LCD PANEL_______________________________________________ 16
SETTING THE DATEAND TIME __________________________________________ 16
CHOOSING THE DISPLAY LANGUAGE _____________________________________ 17
FORMATTING INTERNAL MEMORY OR AN SD MEMORY CARD____________________ 17
SETTING IMAGE RESOLUTION AND QUALITY________________________________ 18
POSSIBLE NUMBER OF SHOTS (STILL IMAGE) _______________________________ 19
POSSIBLE RECORDING TIME /SEC (VIDEO CLIP) _____________________________ 19
PHOTOGRAPHY MODE _____________________________________________ 20
CAPTURING STILL IMAGES ____________________________________________ 20
RECORDING VIDEO CLIPS_____________________________________________ 20
NORMAL MODE ____________________________________________________ 20
MARCO MODE _____________________________________________________ 21
USING THE DIGITAL ZOOM_____________________________________________ 21
SETTING THE FLASH_________________________________________________ 22
SETTING THE SELF-TIMER_____________________________________________ 23
TV RECORDING MODE _______________________________________________ 23
PLAYBACK MODE _________________________________________________ 24
PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES /VIDEO CLIPS _______________________________ 24
PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES/VIDEO CLIPS ON TV___________________________ 24

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ZOOM PLAYBACK ___________________________________________________ 25
THUMBNAIL DISPLAY_________________________________________________ 25
PROTECTING IMAGES ________________________________________________ 26
SLIDE SHOW DISPLAY________________________________________________ 26
DELETE STILL IMAGE /VIDEO CLIPS _____________________________________ 27
MP3 MODE________________________________________________________ 28
AUDIO RECORDING MODE __________________________________________ 29
RECORDING AUDIO FILES _____________________________________________ 29
PLAYING BACK AUDIO FILES ___________________________________________ 29
DELETING MP3 /AUDIO FILES _________________________________________ 30
MENU OPTIONS ___________________________________________________ 31
VIDEO MENU ______________________________________________________ 31
Size___________________________________________________________ 31
Quality_________________________________________________________ 31
EV ____________________________________________________________ 31
AWB __________________________________________________________ 31
CAPTURE MENU____________________________________________________ 32
SIZE __________________________________________________________ 32
QUALITY_______________________________________________________ 32
EV ____________________________________________________________ 32
AWB __________________________________________________________ 32
ISO ___________________________________________________________ 33
DATE PRINT____________________________________________________ 33
TV MENU ________________________________________________________ 33
SIZE __________________________________________________________ 33
QUALITY_______________________________________________________ 33
PLAYBACK MENU ___________________________________________________ 34
Slide Show _____________________________________________________ 34
DELETE FILE ___________________________________________________ 34
DELETE ALL____________________________________________________ 34
PROTECT______________________________________________________ 34
MP3 /AUDIO MENU _________________________________________________ 34
PLAY MODE ____________________________________________________ 35
REPEAT _______________________________________________________ 35
DELETE _______________________________________________________ 35
SYSTEM MENU_____________________________________________________ 35
LANGUAGE ____________________________________________________ 35
FORMAT_______________________________________________________ 35
LCD BRIGHT ___________________________________________________ 36
DATE TYPE ____________________________________________________ 36
DATE SETUP ___________________________________________________ 36
POWER OFF ___________________________________________________ 36

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COPY TO CARD_________________________________________________ 36
VIDEO OUT ____________________________________________________ 36
RESET ________________________________________________________ 36
LIGHT FREQ. ___________________________________________________ 36
BEEP__________________________________________________________ 36
CONNECTING TO A PICTBRIDGE COMPLIANT PRINTER _________________ 37
TRANSFERRING RECORDED IMAGES AND VIDEOS TO YOUR COMPUTER _ 39
STEP 1: INSTALL THE USB DRIVER (WINDOWS 98 ONLY) ______________________ 39
STEP 2: CONNECTING THE DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERATO YOUR COMPUTER __________ 39
STEP 3: DOWNLOADING STILL IMAGES,VIDEO CLIPS AND AUDIO FILES _____________ 40
USING THE DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA AS A WEB CAMERA _______________ 41
STEP 1: INSTALL THE WEB CAMERA DRIVER _______________________________ 41
STEP 2: CONNECT THE DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERATO YOUR COMPUTER_____________ 42
STEP 3: RUN YOURAPPLICATION SOFTWARE ______________________________ 42
INSTALLING VIDEOSTUDIO__________________________________________ 43
SPECIFICATIONS __________________________________________________ 44
TROUBLESHOOTING_______________________________________________ 45

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INTRODUCTION
Overview
Thank you for purchasing this new digital video camera! This digital video camera is
designed as an “entry-level” handy cam. Equipped with a 5.0 mega pixel CMOS
sensor, your camera delivers good quality, 3264 x 2448 resolution images.
Other features provided by the digital video camera include the following:
True 5.0 mega pixel CMOS sensor
Maximum 8.0 mega pixel resolution in still image
2.5” Color LTPS TFT LCD
8X digital zoom
7-in-1 Functions: Digital Video Camera, Digital Still Camera, TV Recording
and playback, MP3 Player, Voice Recording, Web Camera and Mass
storage device.
Powerful MPEG4 video format for larger image capacity and better quality.
Supports 12 types of photo frames in camera mode.
PictBridge support
Package Contents
Carefully unpack your kit box and ensure that you have the following items. In the
event that any item is missing or if you find any mismatch or damage, promptly
contact your dealer.
Common Product Components:
1. Digital Video Camera
2. CD driver includes:
Ulead VideoStudio SE 8.0
USB/Web Cam driver for Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP
Multi-Language User’s Manual
3. USB cable
4. AV cable
5. AC power adapter
6. Battery charger
7. AC Plug Adaptor for EU to US
8. One NP-60 Lithium ion rechargeable Battery
9. Quick Guide
10. Pouch
11. Strap

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DIGITAL VIDEO
CAMERA
Front View
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1. Lens
2. Flash
3. Self-timer LED
4. Focus switch
Normal mode
Macro mode
5. Speaker
6. Microphone
7. Battery/SD memory card cover
8. Tripod socket

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Rear View
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1. Power button
2. MODE Mode button
3. Zoom lever
T Zoom in
W Zoom out
4. Record button
5. Image button
6. Right button
Self-timer button
7. Left button
Flash button
8. MENU Menu button
9. Status LED indicator
10. USB connector
11. A/V IN terminal
12. A/V OUT terminal
13. Earphone connector
14. Strap holder
15. LCD panel / monitor