Genius DV5122 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

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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,

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.

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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.

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:

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.

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CONTENTS

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA..............................................................8

OVERVIEW ......................................................................................................... 8

STANDARD ACCESSORIES ................................................................................... 8

TOP VIEW ........................................................................................................... 9

FRONT VIEW ....................................................................................................... 9

BACK VIEW ......................................................................................................... 9

LEFT VIEW ........................................................................................................ 10

BOTTOM VIEW .................................................................................................. 11

HOW TO USE DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA.......................................................12

LOADING THE BATTERY ..................................................................................... 12

INSERTING AND REMOVING AN SD CARD ........................................................... 12

BEGIN TO USE YOUR DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA.........................................13

VIDEO MODE []............................................................................................. 13

Status indicator ............................................................................................ 13

Hotkey menu................................................................................................ 13

VIDEO MENU..................................................................................................... 15

Select image size......................................................................................... 15

Select image quality..................................................................................... 15

Select white balance mode.......................................................................... 16

Select the exposure compensation.............................................................. 16

Select color effects....................................................................................... 16

Return to Video mode .................................................................................. 16

VIDEO RECORDING ........................................................................................... 16

PHOTO MODE [] ............................................................................................ 17

Status indicator ............................................................................................ 17

PHOTO MENU ................................................................................................... 20

Select image size......................................................................................... 21

Select white balance mode .......................................................................... 22

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Select the exposure compensation.............................................................. 22

Select color effects....................................................................................... 22

Selftimer....................................................................................................... 22

Select Date Stamp ....................................................................................... 22

Return to photo mode .................................................................................. 22

SETTING THE FLASH.......................................................................................... 22

How to take pictures .................................................................................... 22

AUDIO MODE ................................................................................................ 23

Status indicator ............................................................................................ 23

Begin recording............................................................................................ 23

PLAYBACK MODE .............................................................................................. 23

Video playback............................................................................................. 24

Voice playback............................................................................................. 26

PLAYBACK MENU............................................................................................... 27

Delete one.................................................................................................... 28

Delete all...................................................................................................... 28

Lock one ...................................................................................................... 28

Lock all......................................................................................................... 29

Unlock one................................................................................................... 29

Unlock all ..................................................................................................... 29

Slide Show................................................................................................... 29

DPOF ........................................................................................................... 29

DPS.............................................................................................................. 30

Return to Playback mode ............................................................................ 30

SETUP MODE .................................................................................................... 31

Date/time...................................................................................................... 32

Beep............................................................................................................. 33

Format.......................................................................................................... 33

Defaults:....................................................................................................... 33

Memory info ................................................................................................. 33

Language ..................................................................................................... 33

TV video....................................................................................................... 34

Auto Power Off............................................................................................. 34

Frequency .................................................................................................... 34

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Copy to card................................................................................................. 34

Exit setup ..................................................................................................... 34

VIEWING PICTURES AND MOVIES ON A TV ................................................35

TRANSFERRING DATA TO A COMPUTER ....................................................36

INSTALLING THE DIGITAL CAMERA DRIVER.......................................................... 36

Mass Storage............................................................................................... 36

PC Camera .................................................................................................. 36

CONNECTING YOUR CAMERA TO A COMPUTER ................................................... 36

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS................................................................................... 38

INSTALLING BUNDLED SOFTWARE...................................................................... 39

Presto! Video Works 6 ................................................................................. 39

Presto! Mr. Photo 3 ...................................................................................... 40

XviD ............................................................................................................. 40

SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................45

TROUBLESHOOTING......................................................................................46

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Getting to Know Your Camera

Overview

This is a digital video camera of exceptional quality and value. You will be able to

capture videos and edit pictures; then send and share them with friends and family.

This digital video camera not only functions as a digital camera for taking pictures, but

is also able to record video and audio. You can also connect to the computer and use

it as a webcam.

This manual will introduce you to using your digital video camera and how to install

the accompanying software. You will earn how to use this digital video camera to take

pictures, record video, record audio, send pictures and video to your computer, as

well as how to use it as a webcam.

This digital video camera is your best choice and companion for whenever you wish to

exchange pictures and clips through e-mail, create a photo album, record video, or

even chat face to face with your family and friends on the Internet.

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

AV out Cable

CD-ROM (Driver, Presto! Video Works 6, Presto! Mr. Photo 3 and User

Manual)

Quick Guide

4 x “AA” Alkaline batteries

Pouch

Shoulder Strap

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Top view

1. Flash button – switch to flash

mode under photo mode

2. Menu button- enter the menu

3. Shutter button- for filming

Front view

1. Lens

2. Auto shutter indicator

3. Flash

4. Microphone

Back view

1. Power/Busy indicator - when the digital video camera is powered on, the power

indicator will be lit (green). When the system is busy, the busy indicator will flash

(red).

2. Up button (▲) – select up in different menus, selects the previous file in

playback mode, increase the volume during playback of video and audio.

3. Confirm button (■) - mainly used to confirm an action and to call out the shortcut

menu.

4. Zoom IN button - digital zoom in

5. Down button (▼) - select down in different menus, selects the previous file in

playback mode, increase the volume during playback of video and audio.

6. Zoom OUT button - digital zoom out

7. Movie mode button [Movie] [ ] – enter the movie mode

1: Flash button

2: Menu button

3: Shutter button

2. Auto shutter indicator

1. Lens

3. Flash

4.Micro

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8. Photo mode button [STILL] - enter the still photo mode

9. On/off button – powers the system on and off

10. Audio mode button [VOICE] - enter the voice audio mode

11. Playback mode button – enter the playback mode

12. TV-OUT port – connects to the TV to output the display onto the TV

13. USB port – connects to the computer

Left view

1. Rewind button - fast rewind during video playback.

2. Play/stop button - start or stop playback of video or audio under playback mode

3. Forward button - fast forward during video playback.

4. Display/Set button - switches between the display methods (normal/all/off).

Switches back and forth between the video menu, photo menu, playback menu

and the setup menu.

5. SPEAKER – for audio playback

1. Power/BUSY

2.Up button（▲）

3.Confirm button（■）

4. Zoom in button

5. Down button（▼）

7. Video mode button

8. Photo mode button

9. Power on/off button

10.

udio mode button

11. Playback mode button

6. Zoom out button

12. Av out port

13. USB port

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