Instruction Manual Action Video Camera with HD video resolution

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1 Instruction Manual Action Video Camera with HD video resolution CONTENTS Action Video Camera Helmet mount 4x 3M adhesive stickers Underwater housing USB cable Warranty certificate Instruction manual AUS W MODEL: AC 500 Touch PC: / YEAR WARRANTY

2 Action Video Camera Warranty Details The product is guaranteed to be free from defects in workmanship and parts for a period of 36 months from the date of purchase. Defects that occur within this warranty period, under normal use and care, will be repaired, replaced or refunded at our discretion. The benefits conferred by this warranty are in addition to all rights and remedies in respect of the product that the consumer has under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 and similar state and territory laws. Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure. AUS MODEL: AC 500 Touch PRODUCT CODE: / YEAR WARRANTY

3 1 Dear customer, Congratulations on your purchase of a high quality MAGINON product. You have chosen a modern digital Action Video Camera with excellent technical equipment and associated accessories, which is extremely easy to use.please read the instructions carefully and thoroughly. Pay particular attention to all safety instructions. You have a three year warranty on the device. If the video camera ever breaks down, you will need the enclosed warranty card and your purchase receipt. Store them carefully with the operating instructions. When passing the device on to a third party, be sure to include the instruction manual. 1. Package contents Unpack the video camera carefully and check that all the items listed below are included: 1. MAGINON AC 500 Touch 2. Helmet mount 3. 4x 3M adhesive stickers 4. Underwater housing 5. USB cable 6. Warranty certificate 7. Instruction Manual Note: Remove the film from the video camera lens and monitor if necessary, by pulling the protruding tab. Warning! Keep plastic films and bags well away from babies and small children. They present a risk of suffocation.

4 2 2. Table of Contents 1. Package contents 1 2. Table of Contents 2 3. Notes regarding risks, safety and warnings 3 4. Your Video Camera Video camera and accessories Views of the camera 6 5. Preparing the video camera Inserting and removing the memory card Charging the battery Using the underwater housing Using the helmet mount Operating the video camera Switching the video camera on and off Setting the shooting mode Video recording Taking photos Vehicle mode Playback mode Connecting to a computer Technical data System info, maintenance and disposal Care Storage Disposal Warranty and service Conformity Index 23

5 3 3. Notes regarding risks, safety and warnings Handling the Action Video Camera and accessories improperly poses a risk to yourself and others, or the video camera could be damaged or destroyed. Therefore, please read and strictly observe the following notes regarding risks, safety and warnings. Purpose The Action Video Camera is intended for recording video clips and taking digital photos. It is designed for personal use and is not suitable for commercial purposes. Risks of using electronic devices for children and persons with limited abilities. The video camera, accessories and packaging are not toys for children. Keep children away from them. Among other things, there are risks of electric shock, poisoning and suffocation The video camera and its accessories may not be used by children and persons with limited ability to operate devices. The video camera and accessories may only be used by persons who are physically and mentally capable of operating them safely. Risk of electric shock due to moisture and humidity The video camera and USB cable must not be exposed to drips or splashes. In addition, containers filled with liquids, such as vases or glasses, must not be placed on them or in their immediate vicinity. There is a risk of fire and electric shock. Do not charge the video camera's integrated battery in the vicinity of water. There is a risk of fire and electric shock. Do not charge the video camera's integrated battery in environments with high humidity, a lot of steam, smoke or dust. There is a risk of fire and electric shock. Electrical hazard If foreign bodies or liquids get into the video camera, turn it off. Allow it to dry thoroughly. Otherwise there is a risk of fire and electric shock. If the video camera is dropped or the housing is damaged, switch it off. Otherwise there is a risk of fire and electric shock. The video camera must not be taken apart, modified or repaired. There is a risk of fire and electric shock.

6 4 Heat damage / fire hazard Do not place the video camera in a location where the temperature may rise significantly (e.g. in a car). The case or internal parts could be damaged as a result, which in turn could cause a fire. Do not wrap the video camera up and do not place it on textiles. This could cause heat to build up in the video camera, which could deform the housing, causing a fire risk. Risks due to the use of the integrated lithium ion battery There is a risk of explosion if the integrated battery is replaced incorrectly. Never expose the integrated battery to excessive heat, such as sunlight, fire etc. There is a risk of fire and explosion. The integrated battery must not be thrown into a fire, short circuited or taken apart. There is a risk of fire and explosion. Dispose of the battery in accordance with local battery recycling requirements. Information can be obtained from your local council. Injuries and property damage Only place the video camera on stable surfaces. Otherwise the camera could fall or tip over, which could damage it or cause injuries. Do not operate the video camera when running or driving. You could trip or cause a road accident. Do not place a naked flame, such as a lit candle, on or near the video camera. Damage to the electronics, the monitor or the lens, caused by external influences like blows, falls or similar, is not covered by the warranty and is therefore subject to a charge. Do not drop or knock the video camera and always handle it with care. Otherwise it could get damaged.

7 5 4. Your video camera 4.1. Video camera and accessories Action Video Camera 2. Underwater housing 3. USB cable 4. Helmet mount 5. 3M adhesive stickers (4 pc) 6. Operating instructions (not shown) 7. Warranty documents (not shown)

8 Views of the camera Front and back views TFT monitor Operation LED Microphone Charge indicator Lens Left and right views Mode switch Slot for carrying loop

9 7 Top view On / Off button Shutter button Bottom view Reset Memory card slot Mini USB port

10 8 5. Preparing the video camera 5.1. Inserting and removing the memory card In order to be able to shoot videos or photos with the video camera, you must first insert a memory card for the recordings and photos to be saved on. Insert a microsd/microsdhc memory card into the Action Video Camera as shown in the illustration. Make sure that the side of the memory card with writing on it is facing the monitor and the contacts on the memory card are inserted first. Push the memory card into the video camera until you hear it click. To remove the memory card push it again. The memory card will then be pushed out of the device slightly and can be removed. Note: Format a memory card on the computer before you use it for the first time in the video camera. MicroSD and microsdhc memory cards with a maximum capacity of 32 GB can be used. Class 6 or higher memory cards are recommended.

11 Charging the battery To charge the integrated lithium ion battery, switch the camera off and connect the USB cable to the USB port on the camera. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB port on a computer with USB 2.0 or higher or a 5V and at least 500 ma USB mains adapter. When charging is in progress the charge indicator will light up red and will go out as soon as the battery is fully charged. Note: It takes a maximum of 4 hours for the battery to charge fully Using the underwater housing By using the underwater housing supplied, you can shoot underwater with the Action Video Camera, down to depths of 10 metres. Make sure that the inside of the underwater housing is clean and dry before you put the video camera in it. In particular, check that there is no dirt on the seal and the seal is undamaged before each use. Note: In order to determine whether the underwater housing is watertight, you can carry out the following test: Close the underwater housing without a camera inside. Then completely immerse it under water for around 1 minute. After removing it, dry the outside of the housing and then open the housing. If the inside is dry then the housing is sealed. Make sure there is a memory card in the video camera and the mode switch is set to your desired shooting mode. The camera shouldn t be used more than one hour underwater to prevent any damages.

12 10 Now insert the camera, lens first, into the underwater housing. In doing so, the positions of the on/off button and the shutter button on the camera and housing must be aligned. Close the underwater housing and squeeze the cover and housing together firmly. Hook the latch on the side into the bracket on the cover. Then lock the latch by pressing the clip marked with an arrow forwards against the housing. In order to open the underwater housing again after use, pull on the clip marked with an arrow until it springs open. You can then completely open the housing and remove the camera. Always dry the underwater housing before opening it in order to avoid getting moisture on the video camera. Note: The underwater housing also provides protection from rain or water spray, for example when the Action Video Camera is mounted on a helmet. However, please note that the sound quality is reduced on recordings made while using the underwater housing. After use in salt water, thoroughly wash the underwater housing using clean water. Otherwise the hinge could corrode and salt could stick to the seal ring, which can lead to damage to the seal. The seal ring can be removed and washed separately using clean water. Do not dry the seal ring with a cloth as this could cause damage.

13 Using the helmet mount You can attach the Action Video Camera to a bike or motor cycle helmet or other suitable surface such as a surf board, using the helmet mount supplied. Note: WARNING: The helmet mount is only suitable for speeds up to 100 km/h! First, stick the 3M adhesive pads included in the package into the recesses on the underside of the helmet mount. Remove the second film from the adhesive pads and then stick the mount on to the cleaned surface of the helmet or surf board. The adhesive pads can be removed from virtually any surface without leaving a residue. The Action Video Camera can only be used on the helmet mount when inside the underwater housing. To do this, screw the screw mount tightly onto the tripod thread on the underwater housing. Then slide the screw mount into the recess on the mount plate until you hear it click. In order to remove the screw mount from the mount plate, squeeze the front clasps together firmly and slide it out. You can also adjust the angle of the camera using the screw on the side of the screw mount. To do this, unscrew it a few turns and move the mount into the desired position. Then carefully tighten the screw back up.

14 12 6. Operating the video camera This section describes operating and adjusting the Action Video Camera Switching the video camera on and off To switch the video camera on, hold down the on/off button on the top for approx. 3 seconds, until the monitor lights up. Press the on/off button again to turn the video camera off again. If the Action Video Camera is not operated for over 5 minutes, the device will automatically turn itself off to save power. Likewise, the video camera automatically switches off once the battery charge level gets too low. In this case the battery symbol is displayed on the monitor before switching off. While a video is being recorded the video camera monitor will switch off after a while to save power. The recording then keeps running, the operation LED lights up red. Briefly press the on/off button to switch the monitor back on Setting the shooting mode You can select one of the three following shooting modes using the mode switch on the side: [ ] Photo mode: For taking individual photos. [ ] Video mode: For making continuous video recordings. The recording only stops automatically when the memory card is full or the battery is flat. [ ] Vehicle mode: Continuous video recording, stored in individual files of 5 minutes each. Once the memory card is full, the oldest video files are deleted.

15 Video recording Once the camera is set to video mode using the mode switch, you can start and end individual video recordings using the shutter button. The following displays and functions are available on the monitor in video mode: 1. [00:12:18] Time display: The running time of the current video is displayed here while recording the video. If no recording is running, the maximum remaining recording time is displayed instead. 2. [ ] Video quality: Touch the symbol on the monitor to select the required resolution. The video camera switches between "HD" (1280 x 720 pixels) and "640" (640 x 480 pixels). 3. [ ] Digital zoom +: Touch the symbol to enlarge the view. 4. [ ] Magnification: Shows the current magnification of the digital zoom. 5. [ ] Digital zoom -: Touch the symbol to shrink the view. 6. [ ] Playback: Touch this symbol to change the playback mode. 7. [ ] Mode symbol: Video mode is displayed. 8. [ ] Battery symbol: Shows the charge status of the integrated battery. 9. [ ] Date/Time: Touch the symbol to set the date and time on the video camera. Then select the figure you want to change, and adjust it using the symbols displayed. Confirm the changes with the shutter button. 10. [ ] Memory card symbol: Indicates that a memory card is inserted. 11. [ ] Focus frame: You can also start and end video recordings by touching the focus frame on the monitor.

16 Taking photos In photo mode you can take individual images by pressing the shutter. The following displays and functions are available on the monitor in photo mode: 1. [0/1234] Counter: Shows the number of photos already taken and the maximum number of photos. 2. [ ] Photo quality: Touch the symbol on the monitor to select the required resolution. The video camera switches between "5M" (2592 x 1944 pixels), "3M" (2048 x 1536 pixels) and "1M" (1280 x 1024 pixels). 3. [ ] Digital zoom +: Touch the symbol to enlarge the view. 4. [ ] Magnification: Shows the current magnification of the digital zoom. 5. [ ] Digital zoom -: Touch the symbol to shrink the view. 6. [ ] Playback: Touch this symbol to change to playback mode. 7. [ ] Mode symbol: Photo mode is displayed. 8. [ ] Battery symbol: Shows the charge status of the integrated battery. 9. [ ] Date/Time: Touch the symbol to set the date and time on the video camera. Then select the figure you want to change, and adjust it using the symbols displayed. Confirm the changes with the shutter button. 10. [ ] Memory card symbol: Indicates that a memory card is inserted. 11. [ ] Focus frame: You can also take photographs by touching the focus frame on the monitor.

17 Vehicle mode In vehicle mode you can make continuous video recordings. These recordings are stored in individual files of 5 minutes each. Once the memory card is full, the oldest video file is deleted. The following displays and functions are available on the monitor in vehicle mode. 1. [00:12:18] Time display: The running time of the current video is displayed here while recording the video. If no recording is running, the maximum remaining recording time is displayed instead. 2. [ ] Video quality: Touch the symbol on the monitor to select the required resolution. The video camera switches between "HD" (1280 x 720 pixels) and "640" (640 x 480 pixels). 3. [ ] Digital zoom +: Touch the symbol to enlarge the view. 4. [ ] Magnification: Shows the current magnification of the digital zoom. 5. [ ] Digital zoom -: Touch the symbol to shrink the view. 6. [ ] Playback: Touch this symbol to change to playback mode. 7. [ ] Mode symbol: Vehicle mode is displayed. 8. [ ] Battery symbol: Shows the charge status of the integrated battery. 9. [ ] Date/Time: Touch the symbol to set the date and time on the video camera. Then select the figure you want to change, and adjust it using the symbols displayed. Confirm the changes with the shutter button. 10. [ ] Memory card symbol: Indicates that a memory card is inserted. 11. [ ] Focus frame: You can also start and end video recordings by touching the focus frame on the monitor.

18 Playback mode In playback mode you can view the videos and photos stored on the memory card. You can also delete individual recordings directly on the camera. The following displays and functions are available on the monitor in playback mode: 1. [ ] Type of shot: This shows what type of shot the selected file is. "AVI" represents a video, "JPG" is a photo. 2. [ ] File count: Shows the sequential number of the current recording as well as the total number of recordings. 3. [ ] Folder: Specifies the name of the current folder on the memory card. 4. [ ] Scroll forward: Touch the symbol on the monitor to move to the next recording. 5. [ ] Recording mode: Touch this symbol to change back to recording mode. 6. [ ] Start playback: Here you can start and stop the video recording playback. You can also fast forward and rewind during playback. 7. [ ] Delete: If you want to delete the current recording, touch this symbol on the monitor. A message then appears asking whether the recording really is to be deleted ("yes") or not ("no"). 8. [ ] Scroll back: Touch the symbol on the monitor to move to the previous recording.

19 17 7. Connecting to a computer You can transfer video and photo files directly from the video camera to a computer. Switch the Action Video Camera on and plug the USB cable into the USB port on it and into the computer. The computer will then install an additional removable disk in "My Computer", through which you can access the data stored on the video camera memory card. When connected to the computer, the USB symbol will briefly be displayed on the video camera monitor. The operation LED will also be continuously lit. The files can be found on the memory card in subfolders in the "DCIM" folder. In the "100MEDIA" subfolder you will find videos recorded in video mode as well as the photos; the "RECORDER" subfolder contains files made in vehicle mode. System requirements Windows Pentium III 800 MHz or higher Windows XP/Vista/7/8 512 MB RAM 1 GB of available hard disk space Free USB port Macintosh PowerPC G3/G4/G5 OS or newer system 512 MB RAM 1 GB of available hard disk space Free USB port Note: When connected to a computer the integrated battery will also be charged.

20 18 8. Technical data Lens Display Element Operating modes Data formats Video resolution Description 135 Wide angle lens; F=3.1 f=2.7 mm (fixed focus) 5.08 cm (2.0") LCD touchscreen Video mode, photo mode, vehicle mode, removable disk Video: AVI Motion JPEG (Audio: PCM); Photo: JPEG 720p: 1280 x 720 (30 fps), VGA: 640 x 480 (60 fps) Photo resolution 5M: 2592 x 1944, 3M: 2048 x 1536, 1M: 1280 x 1024 Memory space requirements Storage medium Digital zoom Waterproofing 720p: approx. 10 minutes / GByte, VGA: approx. 8 minutes / GByte microsd/sdhc memory cards up to 32 GB 4x To a depth of up to 10 m in the underwater housing provided. Power supply Integrated, rechargeable lithium ion battery (440 mah) for up to 90 min. video recording time Ports Mini USB 2.0 Charging function USB charging function, USB 2.0 or higher necessary Microphone Integrated microphone Dimensions (L x W x H) 66 mm x 45 mm x 25 mm Weight 48 grams (without memory card) Note: In the course of product improvements, we reserve the right to make technical and visual modifications to the item.

21 19 9. System info, maintenance and disposal Trademark information Windows is a registered trademark of the Microsoft Corporation. Pentium is a registered trademark of the Intel Corporation. Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer Inc. SD is a trademark. Other names and products may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners Care Do not use harsh cleaners like spirits or thinner etc. to clean the video camera housing and the accessories included in the package. Clean the components as needed with a soft, dry cloth Storage Make sure the integrated battery is charged if you do not use the video camera for a long period. For day to day safe keeping and storage for long periods, a dry place which is out of reach of children is ideal. In addition, the video camera should not be stored in very cold or hot environments.

22 Disposal Dispose of packaging according to its type and in an environmentally friendly manner using the provided collection containers. Batteries and rechargeable batteries are not allowed to be disposed of with household waste. The consumer is legally obligated to return the rechargeable batteries to the designated collection facilities or the battery s point of sale. Batteries and rechargeable batteries are therefore labelled with the adjacent displayed symbol. Your product has the symbol on the right. It means that electrical and electronic devices may not be disposed of with household waste, but rather they must be brought to a separate collection point. Through the proper disposal, you contribute to your old device being appropriately collected, treated and used. This will prevent any potential negative impacts on the environment and health, that could develop through an inappropriate disposal. Dispose of the camera (without batteries) and the accessories according to the respective current legal regulations. For information, please contact the competent municipal departments.

23 Warranty and service If any problems occur while using the device, please do not hesitate to contact us via our service address with any questions or problems. The manufacturer's warranty is valid for three years. Please refer to the warranty card enclosed separately for details. Please contact our hotline before sending in your defective device. Service address: QSL MAGINON Service Rear Unit 11, Slough Business Park, 2 Slough Avenue, (off Rachael Close) Silverwater, NSW 2128 Australia Manufacturer s address: supra Foto-Elektronik-Vertriebs-GmbH Denisstr. 28A Kaiserslautern Germany Tel.:

24 Conformity This device has been tested in accordance with Part 15 of the FCC regulations and it has been confirmed that the limit values for a Class B device have been satisfied. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection from harmful interference when installed in a residential community. If this device is not installed in accordance with the instructions, television, radio and wireless devices may be susceptible to interference. Operation of this device is permitted if both of the following conditions are met: (1) This device does not cause harmful interference. (2) This device must tolerate the influence of interference. This includes interference that may impair functions or cause malfunctions. If this device causes interference to radio and television reception (this is determined most easily by switching the device on and off) the user should try to eliminate the interference using the following measures: Turning the receiving antenna in a different direction or relocating it. Increasing the distance between the device and the receiver. Consulting the retailer or an experienced radio/tv technician. The manufacturer hereby declares that this unit has been CE marked in accordance with the basic requirements and the other relevant provisions of the following European Directives: RoHs Directive 2011/65/EU EMC Directive 2004/108/EC The EC declaration of conformity can be requested from the address listed on the warranty card.

25 Index A Accessories 1, 5 Adhesive stickers 5, 11 Automatic switch off 12 B Battery charging 9 Battery symbol 13, 14, 15 C Care 21 Charge indicator 6, 9 Connecting to a computer 17 Conformity 24 Counter 14 D Date/Time 13, 14, 15 Deleting 16 Digital zoom 13, 14, 15, 20 Disposal 21 H Helmet mount 5, 11 I Intended purpose 3 M Maintenance 21 Magnification 13, 14, 15 Memory card 5 Insertion 8 Removal 8 Memory card slot 7, 8 Memory card symbol 13, 14, 15 Microphone 6, 20 Mode switch 6 Mode symbol 13, 14, 15 Mounting plate 11 O On/off button 7, 12 Operation LED 6, 12 Playback 13, 14, 15, 16 Ending 16 Starting 16 Playback mode 16 Power supply 20 R Reset 7 S Safety tips 3 Screw mount 11 Scrolling back 16 Scrolling forward 16 Service 23 Shooting mode 12, 16 Shutter button 7 Storage 21 Switching off 12 Switching on 12 System info 21 System requirements 17 F File count 16 Focus frame 13, 14, 15 P Package contents 1 Photo mode 12, 14 Photo quality 14 Photo resolution 20 T Taking photos 14 Time display 13, 15 Trademarks 21 Type of shot 16

26 24 U Underwater housing 5, 9 Cleaning 10 USB port 7, 17 USB cable 5, 9, 17 V Vehicle mode 12, 15 Views 6 Video resolution 20 Video recording 13 Video mode 12, 13 Video quality 13, 15 W Warnings 3 Warranty 23

27 Action Video Camera Repair and Refurbished Goods or Parts Notice Unfortunately, from time to time, faulty products are manufactured which need to be returned to the Supplier for repair. Please be aware that if your product is capable of retaining user-generated data (such as files stored on a computer hard drive, telephone numbers stored on a mobile telephone, songs stored on a portable media player, games saved on a games console or files stored on a USB memory stick) during the process of repair, some or all of your stored data may be lost. We recommend you save this data elsewhere prior to sending the product for repair. You should also be aware that rather than repairing goods, we may replace them with refurbished goods of the same type or use refurbished parts in the repair process. Please be assured though, refurbished parts or replacements are only used where they meet ALDI s stringent quality specifications. If at any time you feel your repair is being handled unsatisfactorily, you may escalate your complaint. Please telephone us on SUPPLIER TELEPHONE or write to us at: supra Foto-Elektronik-Vertriebs-GmbH Denisstr. 28A Kaiserslautern Germany After Sales Support: (Operating Hours: Mon-Fri 08:00AM to 06:00PM EST) AUS MODEL: AC 500 Touch PRODUCT CODE: / YEAR WARRANTY

28 supra Foto-Elektronik-Vertriebs-GmbH Denisstr. 28A Kaiserslautern Germany /