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    User Manual GE 1080p Digital Camcorder DVX X imagination at work
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    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 Please read the following important information carefully before using
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    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 
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    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
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    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: DVX...52 Error Messages...55 Troubleshooting...57 
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    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 General Imaging (Asia) Company reserves the right
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    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
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    Declaration of Conformity Model Name: DVX 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) 
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    so may shorten the life of the digital video camera or allow foreign materials to enter the camera, which could damage the internal components and effect operation. If the video camera will not be used for a long period of time, we suggest you download photos/videos and remove the SD memory card. If
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    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 service the video camera yourself. • Do not drop or knock the video camera. Improper handling may damage the product and void the warranty. • Turn off the video camera
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    and free of foreign matter to insure a tight seal. • Units with damaged waterproof rubber seals should not be used in wet or damp conditions. • Don't use the video camera in a geothermal spring. • When using the video camera in water, a wrist strap is recommended. Precautions When Using • Don't use
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    , wipe the video camera with a clean, dry, lint free cloth. • To help maintain the camera's waterproof ability, wipe camera. Do not use silicone grease on the rubber. Damaged rubber gaskets with cracks or scratches will allow water to penetrate the camera and the camera will no longer be waterproof
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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 13
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    Button 3 Playback Button 4 Up Button / Zoom In Button 5 Left Button / Disp lay 6 Down Button / Zoom Out Button 7 Right Button / White Balance 8 OK Button / Record Button 9 Wrist Strap Hole 10 Delete Button 11 Menu Button 12 SD Card Slot 13 SD Card Slot Switch 14 Power Button 15 Status
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    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) 1 2 3 X X x The DVX should charge for approximately 4 hours for the first time, and the status indicator will turn green when the battery is
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    in the figure ①, SD Card Cover will open automatically. To remove SD card, gently press it down 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, use High Speed Card (above
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    /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 button for at least two seconds to
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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 the Power button to turn the video camera on 2. Press the button to select the settings
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    Set Display Language 1. Press the button to enter the setting menu. 2. Press Press to select menu; to select the Language option. 3. Press the button to enter the setting interface. 4. Press to select language of choice. Then Press the button to return to the menu; or Press the button to return
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    screen. 5. Press the button to store the value, Press the 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: not selected Orange: Current selection 20
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    movies. 1. Press the Power button to turn the video camera on. 2. Press the button to begin taking video. 3. Press the button to end the video recording. Zoom Function Press the button to zoom in or zoom out: • ：Digital Zoom In • ：Digital Zoom Out When the zoom function is engaged, the zoom icon
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    White Balance With White Balance, users can adjust the color temperature under different light sources to adjust correct color. Press White Balance: Waterproof Shooting While Recording You can take photos while simultaneously recording video. During the process of recording a video, simply press
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    number of pictures 4. image resolution 5. Image Quality 6. White Balance 7. Continuous Shot 8. WT Ratio 9. HDR 10. Histogram 11. Video Quality 12. Remaining video time 13. Face Detection 14. Shooting date and time 1 05-17-2012 09:13 14 2 13 3 12 4 9999+ 99:59:59 11 5 6 1.0x 7 89 10
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    6. Image Quality 7. White Balance 8. Continuous Shot 9. WT Ratio 10. HDR 11. Zoom out 12. Zoom in 13. Video Recording Indicator 14. Video shooting time (during shooting) 15. Shooting date and time 1 05-17-2012 09:13 15 2 3 4 5 14 3 6 00:01:23 13 6 7 12 1.0x 8 9 10 11 Using this
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    10:12 23/342 7 2 3 4 5 6 2012-05-17 09:13 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 Horizontal 1 00:10:12 8 23
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    Display In shooting mode press the / DISP button, you can switch the screen between the following two screens: Display One Display Two 26
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    the button to play or pause. When viewing in horizontal mode, the operation guides and time access will not automatically display. Press to display them. While the video is playing, press the button to fast forward the video, or press to fast reverse it. In the Pause screen, press the button
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    to return to the Playback 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 button for 2 sec to turn it on, and enter Playback mode
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    again to return to the Playback screen (the original size). This zoom feature can only be used on still images. It is not available in video playback. The maximum zoom capacity is 4x in this mode. 29
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    mode; press Shooting screen. button to return to button to return to the Thumbnail When in playback mode, press the button, 3x3 thumbnails will display on screen. Press the buttons to select the photo or video to be viewed. Date Folder When in Thumbnail Mode, press the button, and the thumbnails
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    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). 2. Press the button to
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    MENU SETUP Photo Setup Mode: Press the 1. Select button to enter the Setup Menu. menu. 2. Press the button to select the option in the Photo Setup menu or press button to return to the Shooting screen. 3. Press the button to enter the options menu once you have selected an option within Photo
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    of the images. Higher quality settings give better photos, but will take up more memory space. There are three options for Image 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
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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 Continuously hold down button to
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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 35
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    Movie Setup Menu; or press the button to return to the menu; or press the button to return to the Shooting screen. Movies cannot be recorded without a SD/SDHC card in the camera. 36
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    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 29 minutes. Exposure Metering Modes Exposure Metering is used to setup a target area for the exposure to
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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 38
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    to enter Setup menu. 1. Press button to select menu. 2. Press button to select the options in the General Setup menu. 3. Press button to enter the menu of corresponding options in the General Setup menu. 4. Press to select function option or select , press button to save selection and return to the
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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
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    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
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    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
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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 43
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    menu. button to enter Setup menu. 2. 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 horizontal mode. 44
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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 button to select Delete option,
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    Delete all: 1. Press button to select Delete option, press button to enter the setup interface. 2. Select all 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
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    playback. 4. Press the button again to stop playing. 5. Press the button to select: • Continue to Start • Return to the Playback screen The default slideshow interval time is preset to 3 seconds. 47
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    return to the menu; press the button to select a photo. 3. After pressing the button, the original file will be overwritten. Red eye reduction does not work for video files. If the camera's software does not detect red eye effect in the image, "red eye is not detected" will appear on the screen. 48
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    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. If the connection is unsuccessful an error message will display. If 1080i is supported, the images will display
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    ( ) file appears on the Playback screen, press the button to start/ stop video play. When playing video, the functions of and are the same as playing video in the video camera (refer to P27). When playing video, press the button to pause first, then press the button to return to the Single Playback
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    USB/HDMI port cover. 2. Press the yellow tab to release the pop-up USB interface connector. 3. Use the USB cable to connect the video camera to a PC (1) or connect the USB connector to a PC directly (2). This video camera supports (Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7). 1 X 2 x 51
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    4x Digital Zoom Number of Recording Pixels Movie Still Image 1920×1080pixels: 30fps,1280×720pixels: 60fps,1280×720pixels: 30fps,1440x1080pixel: 30fps,640x480pixel:30fps 5MP: 2592x1944 (4:3), 3MP:2560x1440 (16:9) Still Image in The resolution of still photo captured while video video recording
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    Shooting Mode Detection Features Red-Eye Removal Waterproof Shockproof Dustproof LCD Display ISO Sensitivity Exposure Metering Method Exposure Control Method AE range Playback Modes Auto Face Detection Yes Up to 5m Up to 1.5m Equivalent to JIS/IEC (IP6X) 2.5 inch (230,400 pixels) Auto Adjust
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    : 27MB SD Card / SDHC (Up to32 GB support) Multi-language Support (26 Languages) Internal USB2.0 ,HDMI Jack Internal Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery GB-50A 880 mAH Still: Approx.260shots (based on CIPA Standards) Video: Approx.70min (@1080p/ 30fps ) Temperature: 32 ~ 104 F / 0~40OC, Humidity: 0~90
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    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 55
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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
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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 to the shooting mode Can't record video • No memory card or
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    http://www.ge.com/digitalcameras © 2012 General Imaging Company Printed in China
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