MINOX ACX 200 WiFi Action Cam Quick Reference Manual 1
Content Scope of delivery 2 Preface 3 Safety precautions 3 Components 4 LED Indicators 6 Main functions and features 7 LCD display symbols 8 Preparing the camera 9 Inserting the battery 9 Charging the battery 10 Attaching the external TFT display 11 Inserting and removing the micro SD card 11 Turning the camera on 12 Setting the language 12 Setting the time and date 12 Recording a video 13 Taking photos 14 Basic functions for recording audio 14 Selecting the audio record mode 14 Recording audio 14 Playback 15 Button Function 16 Deleting files 17 Transferring files from the camera to a PC 17 WiFi 17 Activating and connecting the WiFi 18 Connecting the camera to the app 18 MPEG-4 Visual Patent Portfolio License 19 Technical data 19 Accessories 20 Warranty terms and conditions 22 Scope of delivery 1. ACX 200 WiFi Action Cam 2. Removable display 3. Underwater housing 4. Exchangeable housing back 5. Lithium-Ion battery 6. Camcorder mounting plate 7. Flat adhesive pad 8. Curved adhesive pad 9. Vertical/Horizontal joint adapter 10. Moisture absorbing foam insert 11. USB cable 12. Quick reference manual Note: The accessories included in the scope of delivery may vary from the above list. The accessories included in this set can be supplemented or changed without prior notice.. 2
Preface Dear valued customer, Congratulations on the purchase of your MINOX ACX 200 WiFi Action Cam. You have chosen a particularly modern and easy to use action cam, packed full with innovative technical features and accessories. Please carefully read the following instructions, paying special attention to the safety precautions. If your ACX 200 WiFi should become defective within the warranty period, you will need to send it in with your proof of purchase. Please keep the proof of purchase in a safe place. These instructions should be included if the ACX 200 WiFi is passed on to a successive user. The MINOX ACX 200 WiFi has the following features: Ultra small dimensions and compact form User-friendly controls Easy operation Hands-free recording with the use of a remote control (optionally available) Dynamic HD recordings for high-action memories Safety precautions Before using your ACX 200 WiFi Action Cam for the first time, please carefully follow these safety precautions: 1. Do not drop your camera or expose it to strong shocks or vibrations. 2. To avoid loss of stored files on the memory card, do not store the camera close to strong magnetic fields or radio waves (motors, antennas or TVs). 3. Do not leave the camera in a place where the temperature can rise drastically (e.g. in a car during summer). 4. The electrical outlet being used to charge the camera should be free from any obtrusions in case the charging cable must be quickly removed from the outlet. 5. The camera, accessories and packaging are not intended to be used as toys for children. Please keep these out of reach from children. 6. Store the camera in a cool, dry and dust-free place. 3
MINOX ACX 200 WiFi Note: The indicators 9, 13, 20 & 33 (green status LEDs) are identical in function. The same applies to the indicators 5, 15 & 21 (red status LEDs). It is important to note that the green status LEDs (9, 13, 20, 33) and the red status LEDs (5, 15, 21) are indicators for different functions (see the LED Indicators chart on page 6). 4
Components 1. WiFi on / off switch 2. Exposure selection switch 3. Blue status LED (WiFi) 4. Operational status LED 5. Red status LED 6. Acceleration sensor on / off switch 7. Video / Audio record button 8. Main on / off switch 9. Green status LED 10. Battery compartment lock 11. Microphone 12. ¼ tripod socket 13. Green status LED 14. Lens 15. Red status LED 16. LCD display 17. Down (minus) button 18. Up (plus) button 19. OK button 20. Green status LED 21. Red status LED 22. TFT display 23. Loudspeaker 24. Playback button 25. Menu button 26. Micro-SD card slot 27. USB port 28. Right direction button 29. Left direction button 30. HDMI port 31. Stop button 32. Shutter release button (for photos) 33. Green status LED 34. Microphone 5
6 LED Indicators Red Top Front TFT monitor Green Top Front TFT monitor Bottom Blue Front Status: Start lights constantly -- -- Recording video -- blinks slowly -- Recording photo -- blinks once -- Recording audio -- blinks slowly -- SD card full -- lights constantly -- Battery is charging blinks slowly -- (camera is turned off) Battery is fully charged lights constantly -- (camera is turned off) Low battery blinks 5 seconds -- -- fast and automatically turns off File transfer -- -- blinks slowly WiFi on -- -- blinks slowly
Main functions and features 175 wide angle lens, f/2.8. Records videos in HD quality in resolutions of 1080p, 1080i, 960p and 720p. (p = progressive frame; i = interlaced scanning). Photos with a resolution of up to 8 MP (3200 x 2400). WiFi support and operation via Android or IOS app. 10x digital zoom. Various photo modes e.g. single, burst and interval shots. Up to 10 photos per second. Equipped to record longer audio files. 180 image rotation in display. External TFT display to view recorded files. Battery and memory card status indicators. Supports micro SD cards up to 64 GB (Class 6 and above). Automatic exposure control with a high light sensitivity for sharp images even in low light. Handy, compact and modern design. Internal stereo microphone for high-quality audio recordings. HDMI port to connect the action cam to a TV or PC monitor. Records in MOV format for easy playback and editing on PCs. Clear and natural video and photo colors. All functions, e.g. playback, delete and camera parameter settings can be carried out directly on the camera. Fast forward and reverse, as well as real-time playback of video files. Integrated acceleration sensor for use as a car DVR. ¼ tripod socket for easy use with additional accessories and mounts. LCD display with status indicators. High-capacity rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery. Grade IP-68 underwater housing for use at depths down to 60 meters. Automatic stand-by mode with auto-save function. 7
LCD display symbols Icon 1 2 3 4 5 Function Video mode Photo mode 1080 P Video resolution 8 MP, 5 MP, 3 MP Photo resolution 100-0088 Number of recorded files 00:00:28 Duration of recorded video 2H30 Remaining record time 0231 Remaining possible photos 175 (not displayed), 120 (M), 100 (N), 80 (S) 6 WiFi Visual angle (lens) 7 Battery capacity 8
Preparing the camera Inserting the battery 1. Release the battery compartment lock (10). 2. Insert the battery and close the battery compartment as indicated in the illustrations below, making sure that the lock (10) clicks into place. 9
Charging the battery Turn the camera on to check the battery status. If the status is too low, turn the camera off and charge the battery. Note: The red indicators (5, 15, 21) will blink slowly during the charging procedure. When the battery is fully charged, the red LED will light constantly (see chart on page XY). USB port Power adapter or PC USB port 10
Attaching the external TFT display The camera comes with an external TFT display. You can use this to view your recorded images and make the desired settings via the camera s menu. Attach the TFT display as indicated in the illustration below: Inserting and removing the micro SD card Your MINOX ACX 200 WiFi Action Cam supports the use of micro-sd cards with up to 64 GB (from class 6 up). To record HD videos, we recommend using high speed micro-sd cards. Inserting the micro-sd card: 1. Turn the camera off. 2. Insert the card in the direction of the arrow into the card slot (26) until it clicks into place. Removing the memory card: Gently push the micro-sd card towards the camera. The card will release itself and then it can be removed. Note: Make sure to insert the memory card before connecting the camera with a WiFi device or WiFi remote control. 11
Turning the camera on Push the on / off switch (8) to On to activate the die ACX 200 WiFi: Setting the language 1. Turn your ACX 200 WiFi on as described in Turning the camera on. 2. Push the menu button (25) to enter the main menu of the camera. 3. Select the general settings icon in the menu using the right / left buttons (28, 29). 4. Press the up / down buttons (17, 18) to choose the language setting option and confirm with OK (19). 5. Using the right / left buttons (28, 29), select your desired language and confirm with OK (19). 6. Push the menu button (25) to exit the main menu. Your ACX 200 WiFi is now configured to operate in the language you have selected. Note: The red LEDs indicate that the camera is now active. Setting the time and date 1. Turn your ACX 200 WiFi on as described in Turning the camera on. 2. Push the menu button (25), to enter the main menu of the camera. 3. Select the general settings icon in the menu using the right / left buttons (28, 29). 12
4. Press the up / down buttons (17, 18) to choose the time and date setting and confirm with OK (19). 5. Use the right / left buttons (28, 29) to select the time or date setting in the menu and then the up / down buttons (17, 18) to make your desired settings. Confirm with OK (19). 6. Push the menu button (25) to exit the main menu. Your ACX 200 WiFi is now configured with the time and date that you have set. Note: Please make sure that the correct time and date has been set as your MINOX ACX 200 WiFi includes this information in the meta-data of your photos and videos. Recording a video 1. Push the on / off switch (8) to On. 2. Point the camera towards the object you wish to record and look at the preview in the TFT display. 3. Push the record button (7) once to begin recording your video. 4. You will hear an acoustic signal after pushing the record button. This indicates that the camera is now recording. The green LED will blink slowly and the video timer will start. 5. To stop recording the video, push the stop button (31) once. The camera will beep twice to indicate that the camera has stopped recording, and the video timer will now stop. The display will return to standby mode. Battery capacity Record mode (Video mode) Video length Resolution Available memory 13
Taking photos 1. Turn the camera on using the main switch (8). 2. Point the camera towards the object you wish to record and look at the preview in the TFT display. 3. Push the shutter release button (32) once to change into photo mode. 4. Push the shutter release button (32) again to take a picture. 5. The camera will give an acoustic signal to indicate that the photo has been taken and will return to the standby mode. Basic functions for recording audio Selecting the audio record mode: 1. Turn your ACX 200 WiFi on as described in Turning the camera on. 2. Push the menu button (25) to enter the main menu of the camera. 3. Using the right / left buttons (28, 29), select the Video Settings icon. 4. Using the up / down buttons (17, 18), select the record mode icon and confirm with OK (19). 5. Using the right / left buttons (28, 29), select the audio only icon and confirm with OK (19). 6. Push the menu button (25) again to exit the menu. 14 Battery capacity Record mode (Photo mode) Resolution Available memory Recording audio 1. Select the audio record mode as previously described and push the audio record button (7) to begin recording. 2. The camera will give an acoustic signal to indicate the beginning of the recording. 3. Push the stop button (31) once to stop recording. 4. The camera will give two acoustic signals to indicate that the recording has been stopped. The camera will then return to the standby mode.
Battery capacity Record mode (Audio mode) Playback Audio length Available memory 3. Using the right / left buttons (28, 29) and the up / down buttons (17, 18), select the file types you would like to open. 4. Use the OK button (19) to start and stop video files. Photos can be selected and turned using the OK button (19). With the down (minus) button (17) or the playback button (24), you can leave the playback mode and return to the file type menu. 1. Push the playback button (24) to enter the playback mode. 2. Using the right / left buttons (28, 29), select the file type that you wish to view or hear and then confirm with OK (19). To change your selection, push the up button (18) until none of the file types are marked and then change your selection by using the right / left buttons (28, 29): Video files Photo files All video / photo / audio files Note: An overview of the buttons and their functions can be found in the chart on page 16. 15
Button Function Playback of video / audio files: Turn volume down + Turn volume up < Fast reverse > Fast forward OK Playback / pause Viewing photo files (images): In magnification mode: zoom out of the picture In magnification mode: after pushing the OK button, moves the image down Activate magnification mode: zoom in on the photo + In magnification mode: after pushing the OK button, moves the image up Back to previous photo < In magnification mode: after pushing the OK button, moves the image to the left View next photo > In magnification mode: after pushing the OK button, moves the image to the right Activates the scrolling of the photo in magnification mode OK Turn photo Back to file type menu (for all functions) 16
Deleting files 1. When in file playback or thumbnail preview mode, select the file you wish to delete and push the menu button (25). 2. Select Delete file and confirm with OK (19). 3. Move the cursor with the right / left buttons (28, 29) to delete single or delete all and push OK (19) to delete the file(s). Note: When playing HD videos directly from the camera via the USB cable, heavy playback disturbances might occur. Copy the files first to your local hard drive and then view them! WiFi Transferring files from the camera to a PC To use a smartphone or tablet as a remote control for your ACX 200 WiFi, you can connect the camera to your mobile device using the integrated WiFi module. 1. Connect the camera to your PC using the USB cable. 2. Turn the camera on with the main switch (8). 3. Click on the My Computer icon on your PC desktop. The camera will be displayed as a removable disc. 4. Open the removable disc. The files of your ACX 200 WiFi can be found in the DCIM folder. 5. You can now copy the files directly to your PC or view them from this folder. Download the AEE MagiCam app for Android and Apple IOS: Android: Go to the Google Play Store and search for AEE APP (be sure to include the quotation marks). Download and install the app. IOS: Go to the Apple App Store and search for AEE. Download and install the app. 17
Activating and connecting the WiFi 1) Push the WiFi switch (1) to "ON" to activate the WiFi module in the camera. 2) The blue status LED (3) will begin to blink and the WiFi symbol will appear at the upper right of the TFT display (22). Connecting the camera to the app 1) As described above, activate the WiFi module (1) of your ACX 200 WiFi and wait until the blue status LED (3) begins to blink. 2) Search for new networks with your mobile device. 3) Select "AEE Magicam" and connect your camera with this network (preset password is: AEE12345). 4) To activate the app, tap on the icon in the display of your mobile device. 5) When the app has been activated, you will see the following in the display of your mobile device: 6) Tap on the arrows in the display to connect the app to your ACX 200 WiFi. 7) If the connection should fail, this will appear in the display: 8) Select "Yes" to repeat the attempt or tap on the arrows-icon to enter the main menu of the app and access the locally stored app data. 18
MPEG-4 Visual Patent Portfolio License This MINOX ACX 200 WiFi is licensed under the MPEG-4 Visual Patent Portfolio License for personal and non-commercial use in the following areas of application: 1. Encoding video data in compliance with the MPEG-4 standard and/or 2. Decoding of MPEG-4 video files that have been encrypted by a user during personal and non-commercial activities and/or acquired from a video provider who is authorized by a license to provide MPEG-4 video files. For other purposes, no license can be granted for the MPEG-4 Standard and is not implied. Further information can be acquired at MPEG LA, L.L.C. unter www.mpegla.com Technical Data Angle of view 175 Aperture Zoom Pixels f/2,8 10 x 8 million File types MOV (video), WAV (audio), JPG (photo, images) WiFi range max. 100 meters External memory up to 64 MB micro-sd, Class 6 and above Battery capacity 1500 mah Recharging duration Per USB cable 3.5 to 4 hours. Per power cable (optional) 2.5 to 3 hours. Max. video length 3 hours Dimensions 59 x 43 x 32 mm (incl. TFT) Weight 114 g (incl. TFT and battery) Operating temperature -10 up to +50 C Order No. 61609 19
Accessories The ACX 200 WiFi offers a wide variety of additional accessories to provide easy usage of the camera in your high-action videos. Use of the camcorder mounting plate 20
Using the waterproof housing The ACX 200 WiFi waterproof housing can protect the camera to a depth of 60 meters under water. To avoid and reduce condensation caused by temperature changes during use, we suggest leaving the moisture absorbing foam insert inside the housing. Waterproof cap Moisture absorbing foam insert 21
Warranty terms and conditions With the purchase of this MINOX ACX 200 WiFi, you have acquired a product that has been manufactured and tested in accordance to especially stringent quality standards. The applicable statutory warranty of 2 years for this product will be assumed from us beginning on the date of purchase from an authorized dealer under the following conditions: 1. During the warranty period, complaints based on manufacturing defects will be repaired or replaced by an identical flawless product free of charge and at our sole discretion. Further claims of whatever nature and for whatever legal reason in connection with this warranty are excluded. 4. When making a claim, please send the MINOX camera, accompanied by the original proof of purchase and description of the complaint to the customer service at MINOX GmbH or one of our national representatives. 5. If required, tourists may present the original proof of purchase to a national representative, in accordance with the warranty terms and conditions of MINOX GmbH. 2. Warranty claims are void if the defect in question is due to improper handling - including the use of third-party accessories, intervention conducted by unauthorized persons and workshops or if the serial number has been defaced. 3. Warranty claims can only be made upon presentation of a typewritten sales receipt from an authorized dealer. 22
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Changes in design and construction are subject to change. The brand MINOX is a registered trademark of MINOX GmbH, Wetzlar, Germany. MINOX GmbH Walter-Zapp-Str. 4 D-35578 Wetzlar, Germany Tel.: +49 (0) 6441 / 917-0 Fax: +49 (0) 6441 / 917-612 info@minox.com www.minox.com www.minox.com/facebook www.youtube.com/minoxwebcasts 99562 03/2015