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  • Page 1: User Manual

    User Manual GE 1080p Digital Camcorder imagination at work...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS CONTENTS .................... 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 Please read the following important information carefully before using this product...............10 WATER &...
  • Page 3 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 .....................0 BASIC OPERATION ................1 Recording Movies ......................1 Zoom Function ....................1 White Balance .................... Shooting ...................... LCD Screen Display in Different Modes .................
  • Page 4 Zoom in Photos ....................9 Screen Display in the Playback Mode............0 Delete Photos and Videos ................1 MENU SETUP .................. Photo Setup ........................ Quality ......................... Exposure Metering ................... HDR ........................4 Continuous Shot ....................4 Date Imprint .......................5 Movie Setup ........................6 Movie Resolution ....................7 Exposure Metering Modes ................7 HDR ........................8 General Setup ......................9...
  • Page 5 Copy to Card.......................4 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 ..................5 Specifications: DVX ....................5 Error Messages ......................55 Troubleshooting......................57...

  • Page 6: Precautions

    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 01 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.

  • Page 7: Warning

    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.

  • Page 8: Declaration Of Conformity

    Declaration of Conformity Model Name: Trade Name: 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)

  • Page 9: Safety Precautions

    PC, you might have to format the card if the camera is not reading it. However, please back up any data on the card prior to inserting it into the DVX as the formatting will delete all data on the card.

  • Page 10: Lcd Screen Notes

    LCD Screen Notes: Due to current LCD manufacturing technology, you may see a few light or dark pixels on your LCD screen. 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 material inside the screen.

  • Page 11: Water & Dust Proof Precautions

    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 •...

  • Page 12: Maintenance Precautions After Using

    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;...

  • Page 13: Getting Started

    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...

  • Page 14: Each Component Name

    Component Names LCD Screen 1 SD Card Slot Shooting Button 1 SD Card Slot Switch Playback Button 14 Power Button Up Button / Zoom In Button 15 Status Indicator Left Button / Disp lay 16 Lens Down Button / Zoom Out 17 Microphone Button Right Button / White Balance...

  • Page 15: Charge And Insert Sd Card

    2. Use the provided USB cable to connect the video camera to a PC (see figure 2) 3. Connect the camera's flip-out USB connector to a PC directly (see figure 3) The DVX should charge for approximately 4 hours for the first time, and the status indicator will turn green when the battery is fully charged.

  • Page 16: Insert Sd/Sdhc Card

    Insert SD/SDHC Card 1. Open SD Card Cover (see diagram 1 and ) . Insert SD Card (see diagram ) . Close SD Card Cover (see diagram 4 and 5) Write-Protection Buckle After opening the buckle on the SD Card Cover according to the arrow direction shown in the figure ①...

  • Page 17: Turning On/Off

    Turning On/Off Press the Power button to turn the video camera on/off. When the power is off, press the Power button to turn the video camera on. When the power supply is on, press the Power button to turn the video camera off. If there is no response on the video camera, press and hold the power button and the...

  • Page 18: Setting Language And Date/Time

    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 the Power button to turn the video camera on .

  • Page 19: Set Display Language

    Set Display Language 1. Press the button to enter the setting menu. . Press to select menu; to select the Language option. Press . Press the button to enter the setting interface. 4. Press to select language of choice. Then Press the button to return to the menu;...

  • Page 20: Set Date And Time

    Set Date and Time 1. Press the button. . Press to select menu; to select the Date / Time option. Press . Press the button to enter the Set Date/ Time program. 4. Press to select function option or, Press button to return to the menu;...

  • Page 21: Basic Operation

    BASIC OPERATION Movie Recording This function allows you to record movies. 1. Press the Power button to turn the video camera . Press the button to begin taking video. . Press the button to end the video recording. Zoom Function Press the button to zoom in or zoom out: •...

  • Page 22: White Balance

    White Balance With White Balance, users can adjust the color temperature under different light sources to adjust correct color. Press the 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: Waterproof...

  • Page 23: Lcd Screen Display In Different Modes

    LCD Screen Display in Different Modes Shooting Screen: 05-17-2012 09:13 1. Battery status indicator . Memory card . Remaining number of pictures 4. image resolution 5. Image Quality 9999+ 99:59:59 6. White Balance 7. Continuous Shot 1.0x 8. WT Ratio 9.

  • Page 24: Video Recording

    Video Recording: 1. Battery status indicator 05-17-2012 09:13 . Memory card . During recording 4. The number of available photos 5. The number of photos have been taken 6. Image Quality 00:01:23 7. White Balance 8. Continuous Shot 1.0x 9. WT Ratio 10.
  • Page 25 Vertical Horizontal 00:10:12 23/342 00:10:12 23/342 2012-05-17 09:13 2012-05-17 09:13 Playback: 1. Battery status indicator . 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.
  • Page 26 Display In shooting mode press the / DISP button, you can switch the screen between the following two screens: Display One Display Two 6 6...

  • Page 27: Playback

    PLAYBACK Preview Photos and Videos You can view photos and videos either vertically or horizontally when in playback mode. 1. Press the button. 2. Vertical: Press button to select the previous /next photo /video; Horizontal: Press button to select the previous /next photo /video.
  • Page 28 When playing in the video mode, press the button to return to the Playback screen. button to return to the Playback In the Pause screen, press the screen. In the Playback mode, only the first frame of the video is displayed. Fast Forward Display: 2x / 4x / 8x / 16x Fast Backward Display: 2x / 4x / 8x / 16x When the video camera is turned off, press the...
  • Page 29 Using Zoom in Playback Mode In the Playback mode, images can be magnified up to 4x by using the function button. 1. Press the button to return to the Playback mode. 2. Vertical: Press the button to select a photo; Horizontal: Press the button to select a photo.

  • Page 30: Screen Display In The Playback Mode

    Screen Display in the Playback Mode Press the button to display the following modes (the picture is displayed in the horizontal position): Playback Screen When shooting, press button to return to Playback mode; press button to return to the Shooting screen. Thumbnail When in playback mode, press the button,...

  • Page 31: Delete Photos And Videos

    Delete Photos and Videos In the Playback mode (Playback screen / Thumbnail / Date Folder / Date Folder Thumbnail), press the button to delete the currently selected photo/video. 1. Press the button to return to the Playback Mode (Playback screen / Thumbnail / Date Folder / Date Folder Thumbnail).

  • Page 32: Menu Setup

    MENU SETUP Photo Setup Mode: Press the button to enter the Setup Menu. 1. Select menu. . Press the button to select the option in the Photo Setup menu or press button to return to the Shooting screen. . Press the button to enter the options menu once you have selected an option within Photo Setup.

  • Page 33: Quality

    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.

  • Page 34: 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 Continuously hold down button to perform continuous shooting;...

  • Page 35: Date Imprint

    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...

  • Page 36: Movie Setup

    Movie Setup Mode: Press the button to enter the Setup Menu. 1. Press the button to select the menu. . Press the button to select the option in the Movie Setup menu or press the button to return to the Shooting screen. .

  • Page 37: Movie Resolution

    Movie Resolution Size setup refers to the Movie Resolution and aspect ratio expressed in pixels. The Movie Resolution setting has five options: • 1920X1080p: 30FPS • 1280x720p: 60FPS • 1280x720p: 30FPS • 1440X1080p: 30FPS • 640x480p: 30FPS HD recording time is limited to less than 9 minutes.

  • Page 38: 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 8 8...

  • Page 39: General Setup

    General Setup Mode: Press button to enter Setup menu. 1. Press button to select menu. . Press button to select the options in the General Setup menu. . Press button to enter the menu of corresponding options in the General Setup menu.

  • Page 40: Beep Setup

    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.

  • Page 41: World Time

    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: •...

  • Page 42: Firmware Version

    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.

  • Page 43: Reset

    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.

  • Page 44: Playback Setup

    Playback Setup Mode: In Playback mode, Press button to enter Setup menu. 1. Select menu. . Press button to select the options in the Setup menu. The Playback Setup has three options: • Delete • Slide Show • Red-eye Reduction In the Playback mode, press button, Note this function will only display in the...

  • Page 45: Delete

    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 button to select Delete option, press button to enter the setup interface. .
  • Page 46 Delete all: 1. Press button to select Delete option, press button to enter the setup interface. . Select all options, press button to save the setting value and enter function selection interface. . Pres button to select Yes or Cancel to return to the menu.

  • Page 47: Slide Show

    Slide Show This function displays images in sequence at regular intervals (from the SD memory card or from the internal memory). 1. Press the Menu button and select the Slideshow option. Press the button to enter the function selection interface. .

  • Page 48: Red Eye Removal

    Red Eye Removal Use the Red Eye Removal function to remove red-eye effect in your photos. button and select the Red Eye 1. Press the Removal option, press the button to enter the setup interface. . Press the button and select Reduction or Cancel to return to the menu;...

  • Page 49: Connection

    CONNECTION Connecting to TV Output with HDMI Photos and videos can be viewed on a TV using the HDMI interface. By connecting your DVX to your TV with an HDMI cable (sold separately), the camera will automatically enter the Playback Screen.
  • Page 50 When the video ( ) file appears on the Playback screen, press the button to start/ stop video play. When playing video, the functions of are the same as playing video in the video camera (refer to P7). When playing video, press the button to pause first, then press the button to...

  • Page 51: Connecting To A Pc Via Usb

    Connecting to a PC via USB To copy photos and videos in the video camera to a PC take the following steps. 1. Open the USB/HDMI port cover. . Press the yellow tab to release the pop-up USB interface connector. .

  • Page 52: Appendices

    APPENDICES Specifications: DVX Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Product Category Digital Camcorder Effective Image Sensor Pixels 5.03 Megapixel (2592x1944) Image Sensor 5.08 Megapixels [1/2.5” (CMOS)] Focal Length = 5.5 mm [ 35mm film 33mm equivalent ]...
  • Page 53 Shooting Mode Auto Detection Features Face Detection Red-Eye Removal Waterproof Up to 5m Shockproof Up to 1.5m Dustproof Equivalent to JIS/IEC (IP6X) .5 inch (0,400 pixels) LCD Display Auto Adjust Brightness LCD ISO Sensitivity Auto (100~800) Artificial Intelligence AE [Ai AE(Face Exposure Metering Method detection AE)], Center-weighted Average, Spot (Fixed to center of frame)
  • Page 54 Auto (AWB), Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, White Balance Control Incandescent, Waterproof Continuous Shooting Approx.7. fps (Large / Fine Mode) Internal Memory: 27MB Recording Media SD Card / SDHC (Up to GB support) Other Features Multi-language Support (6 Languages) Jacks Internal USB.0 ,HDMI Jack Internal Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery Power GB-50A 880 mAH...

  • Page 55: Error Messages

    Error Messages Messages Explanation Warning! Battery • Battery is depleted, connect the camera to exhausted 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 •...
  • Page 56 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.

  • Page 57: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Possible causes Solution Video camera • Battery low • Charge battery won’t turn on Video camera • Battery is discharged • Charge battery turns off suddenly while in operation Photo is blurred • Camera is not steady • Suggest using a tripod when pictures are takens Can’t take photos...
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