General DV1 User manual

User Manual
Digital Camcorder
DV 1
CONTENTS
CONTENTS................................................................................................. 2
PRECAUTIONS.......................................................................................... 6
Preface............................................................................................................................6
Copyright...............................................................................................................6
Trademarks...........................................................................................................6
About this manual...............................................................................................6
Symbols used in this manual............................................................................6
WARNING.......................................................................................................................7
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS..................................................................................................9
Video camera notes............................................................................................9
Memory card notes.............................................................................................9
LCD screen notes...............................................................................................10
P lease read the following important information
carefully before using this product...............................................................10
WATER & DUST PROOF PRECAUTIONS....................................................................11
Water & Dust Proof............................................................................................11
Precautions Before Using................................................................................11
Precautions When Using..................................................................................11
Maintenance Precautions After Using..........................................................12
GETTING STARTED.................................................................................13
Accessories .................................................................................................................13
Each Component Name............................................................................................14
Charge and Insert SD Card.......................................................................................15
Charging..............................................................................................................15
Insert SD/SDHC Card.........................................................................................16
Turning On/Off............................................................................................................17
Setting Language and Date/Time..........................................................................18
Set Display Language.......................................................................................19
Set Date and Time..............................................................................................20
BASIC OPERATION.................................................................................21
Recording Movies.......................................................................................................21
Zoom Function....................................................................................................21
White Balance....................................................................................................22
Shooting...............................................................................................................22
LCD Screen Display in Different Modes.................................................................23
Shooting Screen.................................................................................................23
Video Recording.................................................................................................24
Playback..............................................................................................................25
DISP.......................................................................................................................26
PLAYBACK...............................................................................................27
Preview Photos and Videos......................................................................................27
Video.....................................................................................................................27
Zoom in Photos...................................................................................................29
Screen Display in the Playback Mode...........................................................30
Delete Photos and Videos................................................................................31
MENU SETUP...........................................................................................32
Photo Setup.................................................................................................................32
Quality..................................................................................................................33
Exposure Metering............................................................................................33
HDR.......................................................................................................................34
Continuous Shot.................................................................................................34
Date Imprint........................................................................................................35
Movie Setup.................................................................................................................36
Movie Resolution................................................................................................37
Exposure Metering Modes...............................................................................37
HDR.......................................................................................................................38
General Setup..............................................................................................................39
Beep Setup..........................................................................................................40
LCD Brightness...................................................................................................40
World Time..........................................................................................................41
Power Saver........................................................................................................41
firmware Version...............................................................................................42
Format Memory..................................................................................................42
Reset.....................................................................................................................43
Copy to Card.......................................................................................................43
Playback Setup...........................................................................................................44
Delete...................................................................................................................45
Slide Show...........................................................................................................47
Red Eye Removal................................................................................................48
CONNECTION.........................................................................................49
Connecting to TV Output with HDMI......................................................................49
Connecting to a PC via USB......................................................................................50
APPENDICES...........................................................................................52
Specifications: DV1.....................................................................................................52
Error Messages...........................................................................................................55
Troubleshooting.........................................................................................................57
PRECAUTIONS
Preface
Thank you for purchasing this GE digital video camera. Please read this manual
carefully and keep it in a safe place for future reference.
Copyright
Copyright 2010 General Imaging Company All rights reserved.
No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored
in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in
any form, by any means, without the prior written permission of General Imaging
Company.
Trademarks
All trademarks mentioned in this manual are used for identification purposes
only and are properties of their respective owners.
About this manual
This manual provides you with instructions on how to use your GE digital video
camera. Every effort has been made to ensure that the contents of this manual
are accurate, however GIC (General Imaging Copmnay) reserves the right to
make changes without notice.
Symbols used in this manual
Throughout this manual, the following symbols are used to help you locate
information quickly and easily:
Indicates important information.
Indicates precautions to be taken while operating the video camera.
WARNING
Do not expose the video camera battery pack or other accessories to rain or
humidity to to reduce the risk of fire hazard or electric shock fire hazard or
electric shock.
For customers in the U.S.A.
Tested To Comply With FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
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.
For customers in Europe
"CE" mark indicates that this product complies with the European
requirements for safety, health, environment and customer protection.
"CE" marked video cameras are intended for sales in Europe.
This symbol [crossed-out wheeled bin WEEE Annex IV] indicates separate
collection of waste electrical and electronic equipment in the European
countries. Please do not throw the equipment into the trash. Please
electronically recycle responsibly.
Declaration of Conformity
Model Name:
DV1
Trade Name:
GE
Responsible Party: General Imaging Co.
Address:1411 W. 190th Street, Suite 550, Gardena, CA 90248, USA.
Telephone Number: +1-800-730-6597
(Outside U.S. & Canada: +1-310-755-6857)
Power supply should conform to CCC standard:
EMC： EN 55022:1998/A1:2000/A2:2003 Class B
EN 55024:1998/A1:2001/A2:2003
EN 61000-3-2:2000/A1:2001
EN 61000-3-3:1995/A1:2001
following the provision of the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC, 2004/108/EEC)
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Video camera notes:
Do not store or use the video camera in the following types of locations:
• In direct sunlight for a long period of time or high temperature (beyond 40ºC);
• In environments with high magnetic fields;
• In very humid and dusty places;
Doing so may shorten the life of the digital video camera or allow foreign
materials to enter which could damage the internal components.
If the video camera will not be used for a long period of time, we suggest you
download photos and remove the memory card.
If the video camera is taken from a relatively cool environment (lower than
40ºC/104F), and placed in a warmer or more humid atmosphere, condensation
may occur within the appliance. We suggest you wait for it to warm to room
temperature before turning on the video camera.
General Imaging is not responsible for any loss of data.
Memory card notes:
When using a new memory card, or a memory card has been initialized by a
PC, you might have to format the card if the camera is not reading it. However,
please back up any data on the card as the formatting will delete all data on
the card.
To edit image data, copy the image data to PC first.
Do not change or delete the folder names or file names in the memory card from
your PC, as this may make it unusable and/or unreadable.
Only remove and insert a memory card when the camera is off as data loss and/
or corruption may occur otherwise.
Do not turn the camera off when the firmware is being updated or there may be
data or picture loss and/or corruption.
The memory card can be inserted only one way into the camera.
LCD screen notes:
Due to current LCD manufacturing technology, you may see a few light or dark pixels
on your LCD. This is normal.
These light or dark pixels will not affect the quality of the photo or video image.
If the LCD screen is damaged, take particular care with the liquid crystal in the
screen. If any of the following situations arise, take the recommended immediate
action indicated below:
• If liquid crystal comes in contact with your skin, wash thoroughly with soap
and running water.
• If liquid crystal gets into your eye, flush the affected eye with clean water for
at least 15 minutes and then seek medical assistance.
• If liquid crystal is swallowed, flush your mouth thoroughly with water and try
to induce vomiting. Then seek medical assistance immediately.
Please read the following important information carefully
before using the product:
• Do not disassemble or attempt to service the video camera yourself.
• Do not drop or knock the video camera. Improper handling may damage the
product as it will void the warranty.
• Turn off the video camera before inserting or removing the memory card.
• Do not touch the video camera lens.
• Do not expose the video camera lens to direct sunlight for extended periods.
• Do not use abrasive cleansers, alcohol-based, or solvent based cleaners to
clean the video camera body. To clean, wipe the video camera lens with a
professional lens cleaning cloth and special cleaning agent for cameras and
electronics.
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Water & Dust Proof Precautions
Water & Dust Proof
• The video camera meets JIS/IEC waterproof grade 8 (IPX8) and JIS/IEC
dustproof grade 6 (IPX6).
• The accessories included with the video camera are not for use in wet
conditions.
Precautions Before Using
• Please make sure that the SD cover and HDMI/USB interface cover
(hereinafter referred to as “interface cover”) are locked securely.
• The rubber mating surfaces on the covers and doors should be clean and free
of foreign matter to insure a tight seal.
• Unit with damaged waterproofing rubber should not be used in wet
conditions.
• Don’t use the video camera in a geothermal spring.
• When using the video camera in water, a wrist strap should be used.
Precautions When Using
• Don’t use the video camera below 5 meters (approximately 15 feet) underwater.
• Don’t use the video camera under water for more than 2 hours.
• The camera should not be dropped into water. Avoid jumping or diving into
water with the camera as the SD cover or interface cover may open on
impact.
• Don’t open the SD cover or interface cover underwater .
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Maintenance Precautions After Using
• Wipe the video camera with a clean, dry lint free cloth.
• When the SD cover or interface cover is opened, there may be water drops
on the inside of the SD cover or interface cover and on the contact surface of
video camera body; make sure to dry it out.
• After using the video camera in the water or near sand, mud or other foreign
materials, please wash it with clean water (don’t open the SD card cover or
interface cover when cleaning). After cleaning, wipe out the video camera
with a clean and dry lint free cloth.
• To help ensure the camera's waterproof ability, wipe off any dust, sand or
other foreign materials from the rubber gaskets and corresponding slot
areas.
• Don’t use any chemical agents to clean the camera. Do not use silicone
grease on the rubber.
Damaged waterproofing rubber gaskets with cracks or scatches will allow
the entrance of water into the camera. Contact customer service for service.
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GETTING STARTED
Accessories
Your package should contain the video camera model you purchased along with
the items below. If anything is missing or appears to be damaged, please contact
our customer service department.
Warranty Card
Quick Guide
Wrist Strap
USB Cable
Power Adapter
CD-ROM
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Each Component Name
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LCD Screen
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SD Card Slot
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Shooting Button
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SD Card Slot Switch
3
Playback Button
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Power Button
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Up Button / Zoom in Button
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Status Indicator
5
Left Button / Disp
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Lens
6
Down Button / Zoom out
Button
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Microphone
7
Right Button / White Balance 18
USB/HDMI Card Slot Switch
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OK Button / Record Button
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USB lock
9
Wrist Strap Hole
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HDMI Interface
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Delete Button
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USB Jack
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Tripod Socket
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Speaker
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Menu Button
Charge and Insert SD Card
Charge:
This video camera has an internal battery. You can use the following three
methods to charge the video camera:
1. Use the USB cable to connect the video camera with the adapter see figure (1);
2. Use the USB cable to connect the video camera to the PC see figure (2);
3. Connect the USB connector to PC directly see figure (3).
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2
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It should charge for about 4 hours for the first time, and the status
indicator will turn green when the battery is fully charged.
If you use method (1) to charge, the charging time is 3 hours. If you use
method (2) or (3) to charge, the charging time is 5 hours.
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Insert SD/SDHC Card
1. Open SD Card Cover according to ①,②;
2. Insert SD Card according to ③;
3. Close SD Card Cover according to ④, ⑤.
Write-protection buckle
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After opening the buckle on the SD Card Cover according to the arrow direction
shown in the figure ①, SD Card Cover will open automatically. To remove SD
card, gently press it to pop it out.
Optional SD/SDHC cards are not included in the accessories and must be
purchased separately.
When selecting Full HD size (1920X1080, 1440X1080) to record video, please
use High Speed Card (above Class 4).
When taking video, if “Memory card accessing is slow” on the LCD screen,
please select High Speed Card or format this card, then take video.
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Turning On/Off
Press the Power button to turn the video camera on/off.
When the power is off, press the Power button
for to turn the video camera on.
When the power supply is on, press the Power
button for to turn the video camera off.
If there is no response on the video
camera, press and hold the power button
and the
button for at least two
seconds to reset and power off.
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Setting Language and Date/Time
Language, Date / Time setting menu will appear when turning the video
camera on for the first time.
Use the following procedures to set the camera to your preferences:
1. Press Power button to turn the video camera on.
2. Press
3. Press
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button to select the settings.
button to confirm the settings.
Set Display Language
1. Press
2. Press
Press
3. Press
button to enter the setting menu.
to select
menu;
to select Language option.
button to enter the setting interface.
4. Press
to select language of choice. Then
press
button to return to the menu; or
press
button to return to the shooting
screen.
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Set Date and Time
1. Press
2. Press
Press
button.
to select
menu;
to select Date / Time option.
3. Press
button to enter the Set Date/Time
program.
4. Press
to select function option or select ,
press
button to return to the menu;
to select the value;
Press
Or press
button to return to the shooting
screen.
5. Press
button to store the value, press
button to return to the shooting screen.
Date format is: M-D-Y;
Time format is: 24 hour format
When selecting the option, the screen will
display the icons with the following Two
colors:
White: Can’t be selected
Orange: Current selection
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BASIC OPERATION
Movie Recording
This function can take movies.
1. Press Power button to turn the video camera on.
2. Press
button to begin taking video.
3. Press
button to end the video shooting.
Zoom Function
Press
button to zoom in or zoom out:
•
：Digital Zoom in
•
：Digital Zoom out
In the process of digital zoom changing,
digital zoom is displayed as an orange
icon .
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White Balance
With White Balance, users can adjust the color temperature under different light
sources to ensure correct color.
Press button to scroll through the White
Balance options, available options include:
White Balance: Auto
White Balance: Daylight
White Balance: Cloudy
White Balance: Fluorescent
White Balance: Incandescent
White Balance: Underwater
Shooting While Recording
You can take photos while recording video.
During the process of recording video, press
button to take photos.
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LCD Screen Display in Different Modes
Shooting Screen:
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1. Battery status indicator
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2. Memory card
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3. Remaining number of pictures
4. image resolution
5. Image Quality
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6. White Balance
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7. Continuous Shot
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8. WT Ratio
9. HDR
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10.Histogram
11. Video Quality
12. Remaining video time
13. Face Detection
14. Shooting date and time
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Video Recording:
1. Battery status indicator
2. Memory card
3. During recording
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4. The number of available photos
5. The number of photos have been
taken
6. Image Quality
7. White Balance
8. Continuous Shot
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9. WT Ratio
10.HDR
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11.Zoom out
12.Zoom in
13.Video Recording Indicator
14.Video shooting time
(during shooting)
15. Shooting date and time
Using this facility, the number of shots is limited by the file size of the single
frames.
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Playback:
1. Battery status indicator
2. Previous photo/video
3. Selected film /image
4. Video file reminder display
5. Next photo/video
6. Shooting date and time
7. Ranking order/number of the
current photos
8. Film length
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DISP
In shooting mode press
following two screens:
Display One
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/ DISP button, you can switch the screen between the
Display Two
PLAYBACK
Preview Photos and Videos
You can view photos and videos either vertically
or horizontally when in playback mode.
1. Press
button.
button to select the
2. Vertical: Press
previous /next photo /video;
Horizontal: Press
button to select the
previous /next photo /video.
3. Play the selected video, press
enter the playback mode.
button to
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Video:
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In the playback mode, each button description is
shown as follows:
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Pause
4
Fast Forward
2
Fast Backward
5
Increase Volume
3
Decrease Volume
When playing videos, the operation guides will
button to play
appear on the screen. Press
or pause. When viewing in horizontal mode,
the operation guides and time access will not
to
automatically display. Press
display them).
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While the video is playing, press button to fast
forward the video, or press to fast reverse it.
In the Pause screen, press button to switch
to the previous frame photo; press button to
switch to the next frame photo.
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When playing in the video mode, press
screen.
In the Pause screen, press
button to return to Playback
button to return to Playback screen.
In the Playback mode, only the first frame is displayed on the video.
Fast Forward display: 2x / 4x / 8x / 16x
Fast Backward display: 2x / 4x / 8x / 16x.
When the video camera is turned off, press
and enter the Playback mode.
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button for 2 sec to turn it on,
Zoom in Photos
In the Playback mode, images can be magnified up to 4x by using the function
button.
1. Press
mode.
button to return to the Playback
2. Vertical: Press
Horizontal: Press
photo.
button to select a photo;
button to select a
3. Press
button to magnify photos up to 4x
See note below.
4. Press
button to move the position
of display area.
5. Press
button again to return to the
Playback screen (the original size).
Zooming facility can only be used on
still images. It is not possible on video
playback.
the maximum zooming capacity is 4x in
this mode.
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Screen Display in the Playback Mode
Pressing button to display the following modes (the picture is displayed in
horizontal position):
Playback screen:
When shooting, press
Playback mode; press
Shooting screen.
button to return to the
button to return to the
Thumbnail:
When in the playback mode, press button, 3x3
thumbnails will display on the screen, pressing
button to select the photo or video to
be viewed.
Date Folder:
When in Thumbnail mode, press button, the
thumbnails will be sorted per shooting date; or
press button to return to the Playback screen.
Date Folder Thumbnail:
With the Date Folder is displayed on the screen,
press
button to enter the Date Folder
Thumbnails (only photos in the Date Folder are
displayed); or press
again to return to the
Playback screen.
When 3X3 Thumbnail and Date Folder
Thumbnail display on the screen, pressing
button can enter date folder screen.
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Delete Photos and Videos
In the Playback mode (Playback screen / Thumbnail / Date Folder / Date Folder
Thumbnail) mode, pressing button can delete the current selected photo/
video.
1. Press button to return to the Playback
mode (Playback screen / Thumbnail / Date
Folder / Date Folder Thumbnail).
2. Press
button to select the photo/
video to be deleted.
3. Press button to display the information to
be deleted on the screen.
4. Press
button to select Yes or Cancel:
Yes: Deletes the current selected photo/
video; Cancel: Returns to the previous screen.
5. Press
button to save setting and return
to the Playback mode.
Erased photos/videos cannot be
recovered.
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MENU SETUP
Photo Setup
Mode:
Press
button to enter Setup menu.
1. Select
menu.
button to select the option in the
2. Press
button to
Photo Setup menu or press
return to the Shooting screen.
3. Press the
button to enter the options
menu once you have selected an option
within Photo Setup.
4. Press
to select option.
5. Press
button to select and return to the
Photo Setup menu; or press button to
return to the menu; or press
button to
return to the Shooting screen.
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Quality
The image quality menu adjusts the compression ratio of the images. Higher
quality settings give better photos, but will take up more memory space.
There are three options for Image Quality:
Quality: Best
Quality: Fine
Quality: Normal
Exposure Metering
This specifies the area of the picture that the camera uses to correctly expose the
picture.
There are three options for Exposure Metering:
• Exposure Metering: Spot - this uses one
point in the frame, usually the center of
the frame, to determine correct exposure.
• Exposure Metering: Center - this uses the
center of the frame to determine correct
exposure.
• Exposure Metering: AiAE - this
uses multiple areas of the frame to
"intelligently" determine correct exposure.
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HDR
HDR (High Dynamic Range) automatically takes multiple exposures of the same
picture and overlaps them to lighten dark areas and darken light areas, thereby
correcting exposing the picture.
There are two options for HDR:
• HDR: ON
• HDR: OFF
Continuous Shot
button to perform continuous shooting; to stop,
Continuously hold down
please release
button.
The Continuous Shot has two options:
• Continuous Shot: ON
• Continuous Shot: OFF
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Date Imprint
Saves the date and time data with the picture.
There are three options for Imprint Date:
• Imprint Date: Date / Time
• Imprint Date: Date
• Imprint Date: OFF
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Movie Setup
Mode:
Press
button to enter Setup menu.
1. Press
button to select
menu.
2. Press
button to select the option in the
Movie Setup menu or press
button to
return to the Shooting screen.
button to enter the setting
3. Press
interface of corresponding options in the
Movie Setup menu.
4. Press
to select value.
5. Press
button to save value and return to
the Movie Setup menu; or press button
to return to the menu; or press
button to
return to the Shooting screen.
Motion Recording can't be recorded with
no SD/SDHC card inserted.
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Movie Resolution
Size setup refers to movie Solution ratio expressed in pixels.
The Movie Resolution has five options:
• 1920X1080: 30FPS
• 1280x720: 60FPS
• 1280x720: 30FPS
• 1440X1080: 30FPS
• 640x480: 30FPS
HD recording time limited to below 29min.
Exposure Metering Modes
Exposure Metering is used to setup an area for the exposure to be obtained.
There are three options for Exposure Metering:
• Exposure Metering: Spot
• Exposure Metering: Center
• Exposure Metering: AiAE
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HDR
HDR (High Dynamic Range) takes several exposes and overlaps them. This
lightens darker areas of the photo and darkens lighter areas, thereby correctly
exposing the picture.
There are two options for HDR:
• HDR: ON
• HDR: OFF
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General Setup
Mode:
Press
button to enter Setup menu.
1. Press
button to select
menu.
2. Press
button to select the options in
the General Setup menu.
button to enter the menu of
3. Press
corresponding options in the General Setup
menu.
4. Press
to select function option or select ,
button to save selection and return to
press
to select the menu option;
the menu; press
or press
button to return to the shooting
screen.
5. Press
button to save the menu option,
press
button to return to the Shooting
screen.
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Beep Setup
Use Beep Setup to adjust the volume of beep when buttons are pressed.
There are two options in Beep Setup:
• ON
• OFF
LCD Brightness
Use LCD Brightness to adjust the brightness of your screen.
In the LCD Brightness screen, press
button to select auto or different brightness
ratio, press
button to save the menu option.
Press
button to return to the Shooting
screen.
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World Time
When overseas, adjust the World Time setting to the time zone of the city
nearest you.
There are two options in World Time:
•
Location
•
Travel Target
Power Saver
Use the Power Saver function to prolong battery life between charges.
The Power Saver function has two options:
• ON
• OFF
When power saving function is turned on,
the screen will automatically turn off after
one minute and the video camera will
automatically turn off after three minutes.
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Firmware Version
Use this option to view the current Firmware version of the video camera.
There are two options in Firmware Version:
• FW Update (can update the version with
the new version on SD card)
• Cancel
To check if there is a newer Firmware version
available, please go to: www.ge.com/
digitalcameras. Firmware versions are available
under 'Support'.
The firmware update can't be completed if
the battery is not sufficiently charged.
Format Memory
Use Format Memory function will delete all data in the storage card and
internal memory.
There are two options in Format Memory:
• Yes
• No
When there is no memory storage card in
the camera, Format Memory will format
the internal memory. If there is a memory
card in the camera, Format Memory will
only format the memory storage card.
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Reset
Use the Reset function to set the video camera to factory default values.
The Reset has two options:
• Yes
• No
Copy to Card
Use Copy to Card function to copy the files stored in the internal memory card
to storage card.
The Copy to Storage Card has two options:
• Yes
• No
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Playback Setup
Mode:
In Playback mode, Press
1. Select
menu.
button to enter Setup menu.
button to select the options in
2. Press
the Setup menu.
The Playback Setup has three options:
• Delete
• Slide Show
• Red-Eye Reduction
button,
In the Playback mode, press
Note this function will only display in the
horizontal mode.
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Delete
Using this function will delete the photos/videos stored in the internal memory or
storage card.
The Delete has three options:
• One
• All
• Date Folder
Delete One:
1. Press
press
button to select Delete option,
button to enter the setup interface.
2. Select One options, press
button to save
the setting value and enter function selection
interface.
3. Pres
button to select Yes or Cancel to
return to the menu.
4. Press
button to save the menu option and
return to the Playback Setup menu, press
button to return to the Shooting screen.
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Delete all:
1. Press
press
button to select Delete option,
button to enter the setup interface.
button to save
2. Select all options, press
the setting value and enter function selection
interface.
3. Pres
button to select Yes or Cancel to
return to the menu.
4. Press
button to save the menu option and
return to the Playback Setup menu, press
button to return to the Shooting screen.
Delete Date Folder:
1. Press
press
button to select Delete option,
button to enter the setup interface.
2. Select Date Folder option, press
button to
enter Date Folder selection interface.
3. Press
button to select the Date Folder
to be deleted, press
/ button to display
the deleted information on the screen.
4. Pres
button to select Yes or Cancel to
return to the menu. Press
button to save
the menu option and return to the Playback
Setup menu, press
button to return to
the Shooting screen.
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Slide Show
This function displays images in sequence at regular intervals (internal memory
card or storage).
1. Select Slide Show option, press
button
to save the setting value to enter the function
selection interface.
2. Press
button to select Start or Cancel
to return the menu.
3. Press
button to start playing.
Only Horizontal mode is used for slide
playing.
4. Press
5. Press
button again to stop playing.
button to select:
•
Continue to Start
•
Return to the Playback screen
The default playing interval time of slide is
3 seconds.
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Red Eye Removal
Use Red Eye Removal function to remove red-eyes in your photos.
1. Press
button to select Red Eye Removal
option, press
button to enter the setup
interface.
2. Press
button to remove or cancel to
return the menu; press
button to select a
photo.
3. After pressing
be overwritten.
button, the original file will
Red eye reduction does not work for video
files.
If there is no red eyes in the image, press
button after selecting “Remove”, such
prompt will appear on the screen: red eye is
not detected!
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CONNECTION
Connecting to TV Output with HDMI
Photos and videos can be viewed on a TV using
the HDMI interface. By connecting to your TV
with an HDMI cable (sold separately) the camera
will automatically enter the Playback Screen. If
the connection is unsuccessful an error message
will display.
If 1080i is supported, the images will display on
the TV when connection is successful. If 1080i is
not supported, the highest resolution supported
by the TV will be selected automatically. The
video camera will turn off automatically after
pulling HDMI cable out.
Enter the Playback screen:
button to select the previous/next
Press
photo/video:
•
•
Press
：Photo
：Video
button to start /stop slide playing.
When the video camera is connected with
TV successfully, the playback screen will
display on the TV.
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When video ( ) file appears on the Playback
screen, pressing
button will start/stop
playing video.
When playing video, the functions of
and
are the same as playing
video in the video camera (refer to P27).
When playing video, press
button to
pause first, then press button to return
to the Single Playback screen.
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Connecting to a PC with USB
Copy photos and videos in the video camera to a
PC according to the following steps:
1. Open USB/HDMI port cover.
2. Push buckle to pop-up USB interface.
1
3. Use USB cable to connect the video camera
with a PC (1) or connect USB connector with
a PC directly (2).
This video camera supports (Windows 2000,
Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7).
2
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APPENDICES
Specifications: DV1
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Sensor
Lens
5.08 Megapixels [1/2.5” (COMS)]
Focal Length =
5.5 mm
F number
2.8
Construction
4P
Anti-Handshake
Electronic Image Stabilization
Digital Zoom
4x digital zoom
Still Image
Number of
Recording
Pixels
5MP(4:3), 3MP(16:9)
1920x1080 pixels: 30fps;
Movie
1280x720 pixels: 60fps/30fps;
1440x1080 pixels: 30fps;
640x480 pixels: 30fps
Image Compression
File Format
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Fine, Standard, Normal
Still Image
Exif 2.2 (JPEG)
Movie
Image Compression: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264,
Audio: AAC
Detection Function
Face Detection
Shooting Mode
Auto
Red-eye Reduction
Supported
Waterproof
Up to 5 meter or 16 feet
Shock Resistant Function
Up to 1.5 meter or 5 feet
LCD Display
2.5 inch LTPS (low-temperature
polycrystalline silicon) TFT color LCD
(230,400 pixels)
ISO Sensitivity
Auto (100~800)
Exposure Metering Modes
Spot, Center-Weight, AiAE, Face detection
Single Photo, Index, Date Photo, Slide Show,
Movie
Playback Modes
Zoom (4x), Audio, Histogram Display
Fast Forward / Fast Rewind 2x/4x/8x/16x
per frame
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White Balance Control
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent ,
Fluorescent CWF, Underwater
Continuous Shooting
Approx.7.3 fps (Large / Fine Mode)
Recording Media
Internal Memory: 27MB
SD/SDHC memory card (up to 32GB)
Other Features
Support Exif Print function, support multiple
languages
Jacks
USB 2.0 OUT (Integrated Proprietary
Connector) HDMI Interface
Power
Internal rechargeable lithium ion battery
GB-50
Shooting Capability
(Battery Performance)
Approx. 260 shots (based on CIPA standards)
Operation Environment
Temperature: 0~40OC, Humidity: 0~90%
Dimensions (W x H x D)
105mm x 55mm x 20.1mm
Mass
Approx. 145 g (5.1 oz)
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Approx. 80 minutes for video (@1080/30fps)
Error Messages
Messages
Explanation
Warning! Battery
exhausted
• Battery is depleted, connect the camera to
a power source and wait until fully charged
to resume using
No picture
• There are no pictures or videos in the
memory card or in the internal memory
Pull USB out
• Remove the USB cable or connector after
ensuring you have safely disconnected the
hardware on your system
Connection failed
• Camera is not properly connecting to TV
or computer. USB mode may be incorrect
or USB port may be damaged. Please try
again
File can’t be recognized
• Camera can't recognize such file format
Warning! Don’t power off
when upgrading!
• Please don’t power the video camera off
when upgrading software
Software update failed
• Update for software that controls camera
was not successfully installed
• Software version is incorrect. Please
download latest version
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Messages
Explanation
Internal memory card full
• The internal memory is full and cannot
store any new files. Copy files to PC and
delete from camera or insert a new
memory card
Memory card full
• Memory card is full and cannot store any
new files. Copy files to PC and delete from
card or insert a new memory card
Write protection of
memory card
• Memory card lock is switched to protection
mode. Take out the memory card and
unlock it
File can’t be edited
• The file has already been edited and can’t
be edited again
Memory card error
• The memory card is not recognized or
failed. Replace with a new memory card or
format this card again
The memory card is not
formatted
• Format the memory card as described on
page 42
Battery exhausted, can’t
update FW
• The firmware cannot be updated without
enough power. Charge the battery fully
before attempting to update FW
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Troubleshooting
Problem
Possible causes
Solution
Video camera
won’t turn on
• Battery low
• Charge battery
Video camera
turns off
suddenly while in
operation
• Battery is discharged
• Charge battery
Photo is blurred
• Camera is not steady
when pictures are
taken
• Suggest using a tripod
Can’t take photos
• Internal memory or
memory card is full
• The memory card is
not formatted
• Insert a new memory
card, or copy files to PC
and delete from memory
card
• Still in Playback mode
• Format the memory card
• Return to the shooting
mode
Can’t record
video
• No memory card or
memory card is full
• Still in Playback mode
• Insert a new memory
card, or copy files to PC
and delete from memory
card
• Return to the shooting
mode
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