Genius DV813 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 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, 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.
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
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.
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.

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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.
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.
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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:
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.
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

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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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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION 8-9
Overview
Package contents
GETTING TO KNOW THE
CAMERA 10-17
Front view
Rear view
LED Indicators
LCD Monitor Icons
GETTING STARTED 18-28
Inserting the Battery
Charging the Battery
Using the AC Power Adapter
Attaching the Hand Strap
Inserting and Removing an SD Memory
Card
Using the LCD Monitor
Turning the Power On/Off
Choosing the Screen Language
Setting the Date and Time
Formatting Internal Memory or an SD
Memory Card
Setting Image Resolution and Quality
PHOTOGRAPHY
MODES 28-37
Movie mode (Recording Video Clips)
Using the Digital Zoom
Setting the exposure Value
Setting the White Balance
Capture Mode (Capturing Still Images)
Setting the Scene Mode
Setting the Flash Mode
Using the Self-timer
Continuous Capture
PLAYBACK MODES 38-46
Video Playback
Still-Image Playback
Playing Back Videos and Still Images on
a TV Monitor
Zoom Playback
Thumbnail Display
Protecting Videos and Images
Deleting Videos and Images
Slide Show Display
Copying the contents of Internal Memory
to a Memory Card
AUDIO AND
MP3 MODES 46-47
Audio Recording
Audio and MP3 Playback
MENU OPTIONS 48-55
Movie (Video) Menu
Capture Menu
Playback Menu (For Video and
Still-Image)
Playback Menu (For Audio and MP3)
System Menu
TRANSFERRING
RECORDEDIMAGES, VIDEOS,
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COMPUTER 55-57
Step 1: Installing the USB Driver (Windows
98/98SE users only)
Step 2: Connecting the digital Video
Camera to your computer
Step 3: Downloading Images, video clips ,
and Audio
USING THE DIGITAL VIDEO
CAMERA AS A
WEB CAMERA 58-60
Step 1: Installing the Web camera Driver
(same as USB driver)
Step 2: Connecting the Digital video
Camera to your computer
Step 3: Run your application software ( i.e.
Windows NetMeeting)
CONNECTING THE DIGITAL
CAMERA DIRECTLY TO THE
PRINTER FOR PRINTING IMAGE
(PICTBRIDGE
FUNCTION) 60-63
INSTALLING
AUTOPRODUCER 63
INSTALLING
VIDEOSTUDIO 64
CONNECTING THE
DIGITALVIDEOCAMERA TO OTHER
DEVICES 65
SPECIFICATIONS 66-67
TROUBLESHOOTING 68-72

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INTRODUCTION
Your new digital video camera is designed as a small handheld “entry-level” digital
camcorder. Using the digital video camera record video and audio directly to memory
(either internal memory, or a memory card) without using any tapes unlike a traditional
camcorder.
The digital video camera also delivers high quality digital still images using a 4.0
megapixel CCD sensor. An integral automatic flash sensor detects the shooting (lighting)
conditions and determines whether the flash should be used. This feature helps ensure
that your images turn out right.
Another feature of the digital video camera is the ability to play MP3 files. The digital video
camera has a small built-in speaker as well as a headphone jack for private listening. You
may transfer MP3 files to your digital video camera from your PC using the USB cable, or
you may wish to use a memory card and play your MP3s from the memory card.
Finally, your digital video camera can also act as a voice recorder. An integral microphone
enables you to record voice and other sounds to memory and play back those recordings
at any time.
Video clips or images that you have captured can be downloaded to your PC using the
USB cable. You can enhance and retouch your video clips or images on your PC using
the provided editing software. You may then share your creative media files with your
friends via e-mail, in a report, or on a website.
The 2.0" color image LCD monitor acts as a viewfinder for both still-image and video
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display.
8 MB of internal (built-in) memory lets you capture and store images without the
immediate need for an additional memory card. However, you may wish to expand the
memory capacity (up to 512 MB capacity) by using a Secure Digital (SD) external memory
card.
Package contents
Carefully unpack your package and make sure 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.
Digital video camera USB cable
AV cable Software CD-ROM
User’s manual Hand strap
Quick guide Pouch
AC Plug Adaptor for EU to US AC Power Adapter
One Rechargeable Lithium Ion
Battery
Earphone
Tripod
NOTE
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GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERA
Front view
1. Flash
2. Flash open button
3. Lens
4. Self-timer LED
5. SD memory card cover
6. Tripod socket
7. Battery Cover

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Rear view
1. Power button
2. Shutter / Pause
button
3. Zoom control
Zoom in
Zoom out
4. Mode switch
Preview mode
Playback mode
5. Stop recording
button
6. System LED
7. Battery charger LED
8. Earphone jack
9. A/V(Audio/Video
output) jack
10. USB Port
11. DC IN 5V terminal
12. Strap eyelet
13. Microphone
14. Speaker
15. LCD panel/monitor
16. Delete button
17. (Mode)
button
18. Stop playback
button
menu (Menu)
button
19. set/Direction button

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Control Buttons
1. set (Set/Play/Pause) button
2. Up button
Volume up button
3. Right/Fast forward button
Self-timer button
4. Down button
Volume down button
5. Left/Fast reverse button
Flash button
LED Indicators
Indicator State Description/Activity
Solid green The digital video camera is powering up.
Blinking green 1. Image or video clips in progress.
2. USB communication in progress.
System LED
Blinking red 1. Charging the flash.
2. A system error is detected.
Battery charge
LED Solid red The battery is charging.
Self-timer LED Blinking red The self-timer function is activated.

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LCD Monitor Icons
Movie mode
1. Movie mode icon
2. Zoom status
3. Battery power indicator
[] Full battery power
[] Medium battery power
[] Low battery power
[] Virtually no battery power
4. SD memory card indicator
[] An SD memory card is loaded
[] No SD memory card is loaded
[] SD memory card is full
5. EV compensation
6. White balance
[AUTO] Auto
[ ] DAYLIGHT
[ ] LAMP
[ ] FLUORESCENT-1
[ ] FLUORESCENT-2
[ ] SHADE
7. Color
[ ] NORMAL
[ ] B&W (Black & White)
[ ] SEPIA
8. Video quality
[] Super Fine
[] Fine
[] Normal
9. Video resolution
[ ] 640 x 480 pixels
[ ] 320 x 240 pixels
10. Available recording time (Before
recording)/ Elapsed time (While
recording)

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Capture mode
1. Still image mode icon
2. Zoom status
3. Battery power indicator
[] Full battery power
[] Medium battery power
[] Low battery power
[] Virtually no battery power
4. SD memory card indicator
[] An SD memory card is loaded
[] No SD memory card is loaded
[] SD memory card is full
5. Available number of shots
6. Flash mode
[ ] Automatic flash
[ ] Red-eye reduction
[ ] Forced flash
[ ] Flash off
7. Capture mode icon
[ ] Single
[ ] Continuous
8. Scene
[ ] AUTO
[ ] SPORTS
[ ] LANDSCAPE
[ ] PORTRAIT
[ ] BACKLIGHT
[ ] NIGHT
9. ISO sensitivity
[ ] Automatic
[ ] ISO100
[ ] ISO200
[ ] ISO400
10. EV compensation
11. White balance
12. Color
13. Image quality
[] Super Fine
[] Fine
[] Normal
14. Image resolution
[ ] 3350 x 2482 pixels (8MP,
by interpolation)
[ ] 2880 x 2160 pixels (6MP,
by interpolation)
[ ] 2320 x 1728 pixel (4MP,
native resolution)

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[ ] 2048 x 1536 pixels
[ ] 1600 x 1200 pixels
[ ] 640 x 480 pixels
15. Self-timer indicator (if used)
[ ] 3-seconds delay
[ ] 10-seconds delay
16. Main focus area
Audio Recording
1. Audio mode icon
2. Battery power indicator
3. SD memory card indicator
4. Recording indicator
5. Available recording time (Before
recording)/ Elapsed time (While
recording)

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Playback Mode – Video (Movie) Playback
1. Folder and file name
2. Duration of current video
(Before playback)/ Elapsed
time (During playback)
3. Video playback mode
icon
4. Battery power indicator
5. SD memory card indicator
6. Playback indicator
7. Video status bar
8. Sound level (speaker volume)
Low volume
Mild volume
Medium volume
High volume
Fully volume
Mute (no sound)

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Playback Mode – Still-Image Playback
1. Still-image playback mode
2. Battery power indicator
3. SD memory card indicator
4. Folder and file name
Audio and MP3 Playback Modes
1. / Audio/MP3 playback mode
icon
2. File name
3. Battery power indicator
4. SD memory card indicator
5. Audio/MP3 status bar
6. Sound level (speaker volume)
7. Playback indicator
8. Play mode indicator
Play one file
Play all files
Play the selected files
9. Repeat indicator
10. Elapsed time

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GETTING STARTED
Installing the Battery
We highly recommend using the specified rechargeable lithium-ion battery to realize the
fully capability of your digital video camera. Charge the battery before using the digital
video camera. Make sure that the power of the digital video camera is off before inserting
or removing the battery.
1. Slide the battery cover in the direction of the [OPEN] arrow.
2. Insert the battery in the correct orientation, as shown.
3. Close the battery cover.
Charging the Battery
Using the optional AC power adapter may
charge the battery or operate the digital
video camera as power supply. Make sure
that the power of the digital video camera is
off and then insert the battery before
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1. Plug the AC power adapter into the “DC IN 5V” terminal of the digital video camera.
2. Insert the other end of the AC power adapter into a wall outlet.
The battery charge LED lights red when charging is started and goes off when
charging is completed.
It is recommended that the battery be fully discharged before being recharged.
Charging time varies according to the ambient temperature and the status of
battery.
NOTE
This digital video camera must be used with the specified AC power adapter. Damage
caused by the use of an incorrect adapter is not covered under the warranty.
Always make sure that the digital video camera is off before removing the battery.
The battery may feel warm after it has been charged or immediately after being used.
This is normal and not a malfunction.
When using the digital video camera in cold areas, keep the digital video camera and
its battery warm by holding it inside your jacket or other warm protective environment.
If you open the battery cover without removing the battery, the power will not be
terminated.
If you remove the battery, you must insert the (charged) battery within two hours in
order to make sure that the date and time will not be reset.
Using the AC Power Adapter
Using an AC power adapter prevents the digital video camera from automatically
powering off while transferring files to your computer.
Note also the steps in the preceding section “Charging the Battery”.

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NOTE
Make sure to use only the AC power adapter specified for the digital video camera.
Damage caused by the use of an incorrect adapter is not covered under the warranty.
Attaching the Camera Strap
To prevent the accidental dropping of your digital video camera, attach and use the hand
strap. Follow the illustration shown below.
Inserting and Removing an SD Memory Card
(Optional Accessory)
The digital video camera comes with 8 MB of internal memory, allowing you to store
images, videos, MP3 and audio files. You may expand the memory capacity and enjoy
the convenience of added data portability by using an optional SD (Secure Digital)
memory card. This allows you to store additional files and share them easily with other
electronic devices you may already own.
Inserting an SD memory card
1. Always make sure the digital video camera is turned off before inserting or removing