Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

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:
This product is designated for separate
collection at an appropriate collection point.
Do not dispose of as household waste.
For 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
-1-
English

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the HD550T and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Summary of Contents for Genius HD550T

  • Page 1 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...
  • Page 2 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.
  • Page 3 English 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.
  • Page 4 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.
  • Page 5 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.
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    English Contents GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA ....10 ..............10 VERVIEW ..........10 TANDARD CCESSORIES ............11 XTERNAL Front View...............11 ..............11 .............. 12 OTTOM ..............12 IGHT ..............12 ..............13 LCD D ..........14 DJUSTING ISPLAY GETTING STARTED............. 15 ............
  • Page 7 3. DSC P ..........44 LAYBACK MENU MODE..............46 ......46 ENU OPTIONS OF OVIE Movie Clip Resolution .......... 46 White Balance ............47 Effect............... 48 Metering ..............49 Backlight..............50 Night Mode ............50 Motion Detection ........... 51 EV Compensation..........52...
  • Page 8 OVIE OICE Delete ..............54 Protect ..............55 ....... 57 ENU OPTIONS OF AMERA Still Image Resolution .......... 57 White Balance ............58 Effect............... 59 Metering ..............60 Backlight..............61 Night Mode ............62 Self-timer..............63 Continuous Shot ........... 64 EV compensation..........
  • Page 9 English Language ............... 80 Format ..............81 File Number(Default: Series) ......82 LCD brightness ............. 83 Instant Review............84 Memory ..............85 Volume ..............86 PC AND TV CONNECTION......... 87 ........87 ONNECTING TO THE OMPUTER TV ........ 88 ONNECTING TO A TANDARD HD TV ..........
  • Page 10: Getting To Know Your Camera

    This high definition digital video camera provides a variety of features and functions that use the latest technology. It not only functions as a digital camera for taking pictures, but is also able to record video, audio and output it to HD TV. Additionally, the camera also features 3x digital zoom, USB mass storage, and two SD card reader slot.
  • Page 11: External View

    English Refer to the following illustrations to familiarize yourself with the buttons and controls of this video camera. External View Front View Top View -11-...
  • Page 12: Bottom View

    English Bottom View Right View Left View -12-...
  • Page 13: Rear View

    English Rear View -13-...
  • Page 14: Adjusting Lcd Display

    English Adjusting LCD Display Before taking picture or recording movie clips, please rotate according to the illustrations below. -14-...
  • Page 15: Getting Started

    English Getting Started Loading Batteries The battery is not charged so you should charge it before using the camera. Please use only batteries provided or recommended by the manufacturer or dealer. This package is supplied with Li-ion battery. Note: Insert batteries correctly according to this description. Error in inserting batteries could result in damage to this Digital Video Camera and result in fire.
  • Page 16 Batteries half full Battery empty Charging battery (A new battery should be charged at least 2 hours.) The device power is supplied by DC input. (No batteries inside.) Insert batteries according to the illustration. Lithium battery is included. AAA alkaline batteries insert way.
  • Page 17: Inserting Sd Card(S)

    English Close battery cover. Inserting SD Card(s) Open LCD panel and open the battery cover. Insert an SD card and make sure the contacts are facing downwards. -17-...
  • Page 18 English Note: Do not remove or insert SD cards when the power of the Digital Video Camera is on to avoid damaging files. -18-...
  • Page 19: Charging The Battery (13 P )

    English Charging the Battery Insert the adaptor jack to the USB socket by the polarity indications. Connect the adaptor into a power outlet. The LED charger indicator lights red and battery charging begins. When charging is completed, the indicator light will off.
  • Page 20: The Gestures Of Using The Touch Screen

    English The gestures of using the touch screen Single touch Single touch for the below touchable hotkeys: Mode change (DV, DSC and Voice Recording) Resolution change (HD, WVGA, WEB or 12M, 8M, 5M, 3M) -20-...
  • Page 21: Slide

    English Slide Slide right or left to view the previous file or the next file under the Playback Mode. Rotate Under Playback Mode, you can rotate the image by 90°/step as shown below. -21-...
  • Page 22: Buttons & Functions

    3X digital zoom function. 2. Under Video mode: Press the 4-way Direction 4-Way Button Right (T) to pull in the Direction distance of the subject, or Button press the button Left (W) to move away the distance from the object.
  • Page 23 Assist light; press DOWN to delete the file. Press Right/ Left to rewind or forward 2x ~8x Press the button to take or Shutter viewing images, movie clip button and voice recording. Macro function allows you to shoot image of an object at very close distance.
  • Page 24: About Led Indicators

    Initial settings before use Setting Date and Time Turn on the Digital Video Camera to set up the screen for the first time. Set the date and time by moving up/down button or touch the screen to select.
  • Page 25 English After adjust the value. Press SET (Menu) Button to store you changes or touch the screen to the Return Button ) to store the value and leave the setting. -25-...
  • Page 26: Lcd Display Information

    English LCD Display Information In Movie Clip Mode The following table regarding the description of each icon and symbol will be shown when the Digital Video Camera is in DV Mode Movie Clip recording indicator Motion Detection Night Mode indicator...
  • Page 27 Remaining recording time indicator Resolution indicator Compensation indicator Histogram indicator Playback indicator Digital Zoom indicator Menu Button Memory Status indicator : SD card 1 indicator; : SD card 2 indicator : Internal memory indicator (displayed when there is no SD card) -27-...
  • Page 28: In Voice Recording Mode

    English In Voice Recording Mode The following table regarding the description of each icon and symbol will be shown when the Digital Video Camera is in Voice Recording Mode ( ). Voice Recording Mode indicator Battery status indicator Recording time left indicator...
  • Page 29: I Ndsc Mode

    English In DSC Mode The following table regarding the description of each icon and symbol will be shown when the Digital Video Camera is in DSC Mode ( DSC Mode indicator Night Mode indicator EV compensation indicator Effect indicator Metering Mode...
  • Page 30 Histogram indicator Playback Button Digital zoom indicator Menu Button Memory Status indicator : SD card 1 indicator; : SD card 2 indicator : Internal memory indicator (displayed when there is no SD card) Continuous Shot Mode Self timer indicator -30-...
  • Page 31: Using The Camera

    English Using the Camera Shooting a Movie Clip DV mode is the default setting after you power on the Digital Video Camera. Press the Shutter button to start or stop moving recording. The Digital Video Camera will store the Movie clip automatically.
  • Page 32 16:9 ratio HD (1280 x 720) WVGA (848x480) 4:3 ratio WEB (320 x 240) Note: 1. Maximum capacity of each recorded file is 4GB. 2. Setting of high resolution will result in larger file and therefore shorter recording time. -32-...
  • Page 33: Voice Recording

    English Voice Recording: 1. Turn on the Digital Video Camera. 2. Press the MODE button to enter Voice Recording mode or touch the screen hotkey. 3. Press the Shutter button to start or stop Voice recording. Voice Recording Mode -33-...
  • Page 34: Movie Clip / Voice Clip Playback

    English Movie Clip / Voice Clip Playback In Movie/Voice Recording Mode, press Playback Button to display recently stored file on the LCD screen. Playback Playback Mode indicator Playback Mode indicator -34-...
  • Page 35 Press SET (Menu) Button to playback or touch the screen to select Playback of the file. To view and phase the Playback of video file, press the Shutter Button or touch the screen icon ( Press the Playback Button to return to Movie/Voice Recording Mode.
  • Page 36 English You can also playback the movie clip by different speed by touching (ON/OFF) the screen icon ( Playback speed is as below when Playback speed is as below when the the Slow Motion is “OFF": Slow Motion is “ON”:...
  • Page 37: Shooting / Playback Images

    English Shooting / Playback images Taking a picture Turn on the power and adjust the Mode Button to DSC Mode or touch the screen hotkey to set up. Press Shutter Button to capture images. DSC Mode indicator -37-...
  • Page 38: Images Playback

    English Images Playback In DSC Mode, press Playback Button or touch screen to display the all stored thumbnails on the LCD screen. Playback Playback Mode Indicator Press 4-Way Direction Button up/down or left/right to select the stored files. Press SET (Menu) Button or touch the screen to review.
  • Page 39 English Touch the panel icon ( ) to enlarge or shrink the image. Then you can move the image up/down or left/right by direction button or touch panel. Touch the screen to return to full screen for viewing images. -39-...
  • Page 40 English Press Playback Button again to return to DSC Mode. -40-...
  • Page 41: Lcd Display Information

    English LCD Display Information 1.Movie Clip Recording Mode: Please refer to the following table regarding the description of each icon and symbol. File Protect indicator Battery status indicator Playback Mode icon Length of each Movie Clip Resolution indicator Return Button...
  • Page 42 Fast forward Playback Button Playback/Pause button Fast rewind Playback Button Menu Button Memory Status indicator : SD card 1 indicator; : SD card 2 indicator : Internal memory indicator (displayed when there is no SD card) Slow motion Playback -42-...
  • Page 43: Voice Recording Mode

    English 2. Voice Recording Mode: Please refer to the following table regarding the description of each icon and symbol. File Protect indicator Battery status indicator Playback Mode icon Length of each voice recording. Playback mode indicator Playback/Pause Button Menu Button Memory Status indicator : SD card 1 indicator;...
  • Page 44: Dsc Playback Mode

    English 3. DSC Playback Mode Please refer to the following illustration to familiarize yourself with icons and symbols of DSC Playback Mode. DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) indicator File Protect indicator Exposure compensation indicator White balance Battery status indicator Image Playback Mode icon...
  • Page 45 English Resolution indicator Return Button Menu Button Zoom- Out indicator Zoom- In indicator Memory Status indicator : SD card 1 indicator; : SD card 2 indicator : Internal memory indicator (displayed when there is no SD card) -45-...
  • Page 46: Menu Mode

    When in Movie Clip mode, press the SET(Menu) Button to show the Movie options menu. Movie Clip Resolution Turn on the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the DV Mode. Press SET (Menu) Button and press the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the Resolution item.
  • Page 47: White Balance

    1280 x 720 848 x 480 WVGA 320 x 240 Note: 1.When setting to HD or WVGA resolution, the LCD display aspect ratio is 16:9. 2.When setting to WEB video resolution, the LCD display aspect ratio is 4:3. White Balance Press SET (Menu) Button and move the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the White Balance item.
  • Page 48: Effect

    Press SET (Menu) Button and press the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the Effect item. Press SET (Menu) Button to display submenu; or touch the screen to select the item. Press 4-Way Direction Button to select Normal, B/W or Sepia.
  • Page 49: Metering

    Press SET (Menu) Button and move the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the Metering item. Press SET (Menu) Button to display submenu; or touch the screen to select the item. Press 4-Way Direction Button to select Spot, Center or Touch AE.
  • Page 50: Backlight

    Backlight item. Press SET (Menu) Button to display submenu; or touch the screen to select the item. 2. Press 4-Way Direction Button to select On or Off. Press SET (Menu) Button to confirm; or touch the screen to select the item.
  • Page 51: Motion Detection

    Movie Clip recording without human intervention. When the AE variation is detected, the recording will start immediately. Turn on the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the DV Mode. Press SET (Menu) Button and move the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the Motion Detection item.
  • Page 52: Ev Compensation

    -2.0EV to +2.0EV (at 0.5EV increment). The higher the EV value, the brighter the image will be. Turn on the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the DV Mode. Press SET (Menu) Button and move the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the EV Compensation item.
  • Page 53 English -53-...
  • Page 54: Menus Of Playback In Movie Clip/Voice

    Menus of playback in Movie Clip/Voice Press the SET(Menu) Button to show the Movie Clip options menu. Delete Turn on the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the Movie Clip/Voice Playback Mode. Press SET (Menu) Button and move the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the Delete item.
  • Page 55: Protect

    Before delete, you must unlock the file. Protect Turn on the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the Movie Clip/Voice Playback Mode. Press SET (Menu) Button and move the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the Protect item. Press SET (Menu) Button to display submenu;...
  • Page 56 English Protect Lock Note: To unlock the file from Protect, repeat steps stated above. When the Protection is relieved from Protect mode, the locked icon will disappear. -56-...
  • Page 57: Menu Options Of Camera Mode

    When in DSC Mode, press SET (Menu) Button to display camera mode option Menu. Still Image Resolution Turn on the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the DSC Mode. Press SET (Menu) Button and move the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the Resolution item.
  • Page 58: White Balance

    English White Balance Turn on the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the DSC Mode. Press SET (Menu) Button and move the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the White Balance item. Press SET (Menu Button) to display submenu; or touch the screen to select the item.
  • Page 59: Effect

    This Digital Video Camera can take standard color images, Black and White images, or Sepia color tone images. Turn on the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the DSC Mode. Press SET (Menu) Button and move the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the Effect item.
  • Page 60: Metering

    English Metering Use this function to switch to suitable lighting Mode in order to obtain images with better picture quality. Turn on the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the DSC Mode. Press SET (Menu) Button and move the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the Metering item.
  • Page 61: Backlight

    Backlight Use this function in the backlight environment to capture images with better quality. Turn on the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the DSC Mode. Press SET (Menu) Button and move the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the Backlight item.
  • Page 62: Night Mode

    Use this function in the night or low light environment to capture images with better quality. Turn on the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the DSC Mode. Press SET (Menu) Button and move the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the Night Mode item.
  • Page 63: Self-Timer

    English Self-timer Turn on the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the DSC Mode. Press SET (Menu) Button and use the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the Self-timer item. Press SET (Menu Button) to display submenu; or touch the screen to select the item.
  • Page 64: Continuous Shot

    You can continuously shooting three pictures by turn on this function, started by pressing Shutter Button and ending automatically by taken three pictures. 56p Turn on the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the DSC Mode. Press SET (Menu) Button and press the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the Continuous Shot item.
  • Page 65: Ev Compensation

    -2.0EV to +2.0EV (at 0.5EV increment). The higher the EV value, the brighter the image will be. 1. Turn on the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the DSC Mode. 2. Press SET (Menu) Button and press the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the EV Compression item.
  • Page 66: Menus Of Playback In Dsc

    Menus of Playback in DSC Delete Use this function to delete the files. Turn on the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the still camera’ playback Mode. Press SET (Menu) Button and press the 4-Way Direction Button Down; or touch the screen to select the file to be deleted or to delete all files.
  • Page 67 English Press 4-Way Direction Button or touch the screen to select “O” YES or “X” No and press SET (Menu) Button to delete file(s). Note: The files cannot be recovered once deleted. Therefore, please make sure you have a backup file before delete. The protect files will not be able to delete.
  • Page 68: Protect

    English Protect Use this function to prevent the accidental deletion of the files. Turn on the power of Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the Playback Mode. Choose the file which you want to protect. Press SET (Menu) Button and move the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the Protect item.
  • Page 69: Auto Play

    English Note: Repeat above steps to unlock the file. When the file is unlocked, the locked icon will disappear. Auto play This Digital Video Camera includes a slide show function that could playback each picture at a regular interval. Turn on the power of Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the Playback Mode.
  • Page 70: Rotate

    English Rotate With this setting, you can rotate the image by 90°/step Turn on the power of the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the Playback Mode. Use 4-Way Direction Button to highlight rotate item and press SET (Menu) Button; or touch the screen to select the Left 90 or Right 90.
  • Page 71: Dpof

    Use DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) function to indicate the printing information stored in the memory card. Turn on the power of the Digital Video Camera and make sure it is in the Playback Mode. Press Playback Button and press SET (Menu) Button to display Image Playback Menu;...
  • Page 72 English DPOF Press the Playback Button or touch the screen to exit the image. Note:1. A memory card is required for the DPOF function. 2. If DPOF is set, the pictures to be printed are ordered to print. -72-...
  • Page 73: Setting Menu

    English Setting Menu Setting Menu can be used to select all kinds of the Digital Video Camera settings. Information This function can be used to display information on the LCD screen to help you in capturing best images and movie clips.
  • Page 74: Date / Time

    English Date / Time Please refer to initial setting of Date and time on page 19. Beep Turn on the power of Digital Video Camera and switch to SET Mode. Press the 4-Way Direction Button up or down to highlight the Beep and press SET (Menu) selection Button to confirm or touch the screen to select.
  • Page 75: Default

    English Default Use this function to reset all settings to default settings. 1. Turn on the power of Digital Video Camera and switch to SET Mode. 2. Press 4-Way Direction Button to highlight Default item. Press SET (Menu) Button to display submenu; or touch the screen to select the item.
  • Page 76: Tv Standard

    English TV standard Use the TV standard to set the TV system for your area. Turn on the power of Digital Video Camera and switch to SET Mode. Use 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the TV standard item. Press SET (Menu) Button to display submenu; or touch the screen to select the item.
  • Page 77: Usb

    English This setting is for USB output function. You can select an external device to connect the Digital Video Camera by using the supplied USB cable. Turn on the Digital Video Camera and switch to SET Mode. Press 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the USB item.
  • Page 78: Auto Power Off

    English Auto Power Off This function can be used to turn off the Digital Video Camera automatically after a period of time not using the Digital Video Camera. Turn on the Digital Video Camera and switch to SET Mode. Press 4-Way Direction Button to highlight Auto Power Off item.
  • Page 79: Frequency

    English Frequency Use the Frequency option to set the frequency system for your area. 1. Turn on the power of Digital Video Camera and switch to SET Mode. 2. Use 4-Way Direction Button to highlight the Frequency selection item. Press SET (Menu) Button to display submenu;...
  • Page 80: Language

    English Language Turn on the power of the Digital Video Camera. Then select the Mode Button to “SET”. Move 4-Way Direction Button up and down to highlight the Language and press SET (Menu) button to confirm or touch the screen to select.
  • Page 81: Format

    NO. Press SET (Menu) Button to confirm; or touch the screen to select the item. The format of the current storage media (memory card or internal memory) is now completed. Note: All the data stored in the memory card or flash memory will be deleted after formatting. -81-...
  • Page 82: File Number(Default: Series)

    English File Number(Default: Series) This setting allows you to name the files. If “Series” is selected, the file name will follow the latest stored file instead. If “Reset” is selected, the next file name will start from 0001 even after formatting, deleting or inserting a new memory card.
  • Page 83: Lcd Brightness

    English LCD brightness This function can be used to adjust the brightness of the screen. Turn on the Digital Video Camera and switch to SET Mode. Use 4-Way Direction Button to highlight LCD brightness item. Press SET (Menu) Button to display submenu; or touch the screen to select the item.
  • Page 84: Instant Review

    English Instant Review This function can be used to instantly browse the files after taking the picture. Turn on the Digital Video Camera and switch to SET Mode. Press 4-Way Direction Button to highlight Instant Review item. Press SET (Menu) Button to display submenu; or touch the screen to select the item.
  • Page 85: Memory

    The images or movie clips can be stored in a built-in flash memory or external SD cards. When the SD cards are inserted, the files will be stored in the external SD cards rather than the internal flash memory. On the other hand, the files will be stored in the built-in flash memory when SD card(s) is not inserted.
  • Page 86: Volume

    English Volume Use this function to adjust the volume of sound. Turn on the Digital Video Camera and switch to SET Mode. Press the 4-Way Direction Button to highlight Volume item. Press SET (Menu) Button to display submenu; or touch the screen to select the item.
  • Page 87: Pc And Tv Connection

    Connecting to the Computer As shown in the illustration, use the USB cable provided to connect the Digital Video Camera to a PC for file transmission, or use the Digital Video Camera as a Web camera for conferencing purpose. -87-...
  • Page 88: Connecting To A Standard Tv

    English Connecting to a Standard TV As shown in the illustration, use the video cable to connect the Digital Video Camera to a standard TV. Connecting a HD TV As shown in the illustration, use the HDMI cable provided to connect the Digital Video Camera to a HD TV for high resolution picture display.
  • Page 89: System Requirements

    • Standard USB 1.1 connection port or higher • At least 64MB of display card Note: USB 1.1 allows you to transmit files to the host, but using USB 2.0 connection port could increase the transmission speed far faster. -89-...
  • Page 90: Installing The Software

    English Installing the Software 1. Place the CD ROM attached into the CD player. 2. If the CD is not executed automatically, please use Windows File Manager to execute the Install_CD.exe file in the CD. The following screen will be displayed.
  • Page 91: Appendix

    Image sensor 1/2.5 inch. 5.0 mega pixels CMOS sensor 5.03 Mega pixels (2592 x 1944) Effective pixels Built-in 32 MB Flash memory Storage media SD card and SDHC card Supported to 32GB per each slot. ISO Equipment Auto Color effect Normal/BW/Sepia...
  • Page 92 3.0” Touch Panel screen Range: < 1.0m Assist LED light Movie Clip: On/Off DSC: On/Off White balance Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Tungsten / Fluorescent Exposure -2.0 EV~+2.0 EV Self-Timer Off, 2 seconds, 10 seconds. Digital output connector: USB 2.0 high- speed (480Mbps Max.)
  • Page 93: Troubleshooting

    English CNP-40 Lithium battery or 4 AAA Alkaline Power Source batteries Dimensions 111 (L) x 68 (H) x 41 (W) mm About 227g (without battery) Weight Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution 1. Please insert 1. Batteries are not batteries inserted Can not turn on the correctly.
  • Page 94 Batteries in camera batteries. are exhausted. Self-timer shooting picture. Please take the picture within the Images are out of Object exceeds the focusing range and focus range of focus. select normal or Macro Mode. 1. Unlock the memory card.

Table of Contents