Instruction Manual - supra Foto-Elektronik-Vertriebs-GmbH
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Instruction Manual - supra Foto-Elektronik-Vertriebs-GmbH
3 Dear customer, Congratulations on purchasing a high quality MAGINON® product. You have acquired a modern digital video camera with excellent technical features and respective accessories, which is particularly easy to operate. Please study this information in detail observing, in particular, the safety instructions. The device comes with a 3 year warranty. You will need the enclosed warranty card and your sales receipt in the event of the video camera developing a fault. Keep these in a safe place together with the Instruction Manual. Please include the Instruction Manual when passing on the digital video camera to a third party. Contents of box Carefully remove camera from packaging and check that all of the below parts are contained in the box: 1. MAGINON® Action Video Camera AC 5 2. USB AC adaptor 3. Bicycle holder 4. Helmet holder 5. Holder clip and extension 6. 3 Self adhesive pad´s 7. USB and video cable 8. CD with driver and video player 9.Bag 10. Instruction manual 11. Warranty and service documents 4 2. Contents REPAIR AND REFURBISHED GOODS OR PARTS NOTICE PREFACE 1. CONTENTS OF BOX 2.CONTENTS 3. HAZARD, SAFETY AND WARNING NOTICES 4. YOUR VIDEO CAMERA 4.1. Introduction 4.2. Front view 4.3. Top view 4.4. Rear view 4.5. Installation of accessories 2 3 3 4 6 9 9 10 10 11 12 5. FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION 5.1. Initial start-up 5.2. Charging the battery 5.3. Switching on the camera 5.4. Switch-off and automatic switch-off function 5.5. Switching on the LED light 5.6. Modes of operation 5.6.1. Manual video recording (start setting) 5.6.2. Manual photographing 5.6.3. Video recording with motion detection 5.6.4. Taking photos with motion detection 13 13 14 15 15 16 17 17 18 18 19 5 6. CONNECTION TO COMPUTER AND TV 6.1. Downloading videos and photos 6.2. Webcam function 6.3. Connecting to TV 6.4. Surveillance operation including motion detection 20 20 20 21 22 7. SYSTEMS SETTINGS 7.1. System menu 7.2. Setting the system time 7.3. Resetting the system 24 24 26 27 8.CONFORMITY 9.CARE 10.DISPOSAL 11. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION 12. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS 13. WARRANTY AND SERVICE 14.INDEX 28 29 29 30 31 31 32 6 3. Hazard, Safety and Warning notices Incorrect use of the camera and accessories can be dangerous for you and others and can damage or destroy the camera. We therefore ask you to read and strictly observe the following hazard, safety and warning notices. Intended use This video camera is intended for taking video clips and digital photos. It has been designed for private use and is not suitable to be used for commercial purposes. Hazards for children and persons with limited ability to operate electronic equipment The camera, accessories and packaging are not toys for children to play with and should be kept away from children. There could be a risk of electrocution, poisoning and suffocation. The camera and accessories may not be used by children or persons with a limited ability of operating equipment. The camera and USB power supply may only be used by persons that are physically and mentally able to safely operate these devices. Hazard of electrocution in case of wet and humid conditions USB cable, AV cable and USB power supply may not be exposed to dripping or spray water. Containers filled with liquid, such as vases or glasses may also not be placed on or close to the camera. Danger of fire and electrocution. Do not charge camera close to water. Danger of fire and electrocution. Do not charge camera in areas exposed to high humidity, steam, smoke or dust. Danger of fire and electrocution. 7 Electrical hazard Switch off camera if a foreign body or liquid has entered the camera. Wait until completely dry, otherwise there is danger of fire and electrocution. Switch off camera if housing is damaged, otherwise there is danger of fire and electrocution. The camera may not be dismantled, modified or repaired, otherwise there is danger of fire and electrocution. Use the supplied USB power supply with only the rated mains voltage specified on the rating plate, otherwise there is danger of fire and electrocution. To disconnect the camera from the mains pull power supply connector out of socket. The connected USB power supply can continue to consume power and represent a hazard source. The USB power supply may not be used during a thunder storm, otherwise there is danger of electrocution. Damage from heat – fire hazard Do not leave the camera in places that are susceptible to considerable increases in temperature (e.g. in a vehicle). The housing and internal parts may be damaged, which in turn could cause a fire. Do not wrap up camera or place on textiles. This could produce a build up of heat in the camera that could cause deformation of the housing and may represent a fire hazard. Hazards of using lithium-ion batteries The battery is an integral part of the camera and cannot be replaced. Danger of explosion in case of incorrect removal of the battery. 8 Injuries and material damage Do not amend settings of the camera whilst running or driving. You could fall or cause a traffic accident. Only use the USB power supply specified for the camera. No liability shall be accepted for damage caused by an incorrect USB power supply. The 230V socket used for the USB power supply must be accessible at all times so that the power supply can be quickly disconnected from the mains if necessary. Ensure adequate ventilation and do not cover the USB power supply to prevent overheating. Do not place any open ignition sources, such as candles onto or close to the camera. Damage to the electronics or housing caused by external influences, such as electric shocks and falls are not covered by the warranty and shall be charged for. Do not switch on camera light when close to other people’s eyes. This could damage their eyes. 9 4. Your video camera 4.1. Introduction The MAGINON® AC 5 Action Video Camera is ideal for outdoor and underwater pursuits. Apart from a dynamic look and elegant design the camera is also waterproof up to a depth of 30 m. The HD lens is equipped with a 120 degree wide angle lens and also operates effectively in low light conditions. You will never again miss an opportunity of taking beautiful underwater shots. With its motion detection facility, the video camera can also be used as a professional surveillance system, either producing video recordings or transmission to a connectable monitor. The motion detection can be set to video recording periods of 10 seconds, 1 minute, 5 minutes or 10 minutes. The user can choose whether the recordings should be looped. The integral high performance battery provides up to 3 hours of video recording. The MAGINON® AC 5 Action Video Camera has a video resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels at 30 frames per second. Available video qualities are Fine, Standard and Economy. The camera can also be used to take photos at a resolution of 2560 x 1920 pixels. microSD and microSDHC cards up to 32 GBytes can be used as storage medium. Videos and photos can be quickly transferred to the computer via the USB-2.0 connection. The USB connection also offers the option of using the video camera as a Web cam. The camera can also be connected to a TV using the enclosed AV cable. 10 4.2. Front view LED light Camera lens Base stand 4.3. Top view LED indicator (red & blue) Record / play / execute button On/Off / mode / up button LED indicator / down button LED indicator (yellow) 11 4.4. Rear view Charging indicator Microphone hole / Reset port microSD card slot USB port Waterproof cover TV-out port 4.5. Installation of accessories The operating elements on the rear of the camera are covered in order to waterproof the camera. The cover can be removed by slightly twisting and simultaneous pulling the provided metal ring. To replace the cover, apply and push down evenly into the recess until flush with the housing wall. with closed cover Note: • Prior to underwater use ensure that the cover has been applied and is seated correctly. • Take care that the seal around the cover is not damaged. 12 Using the supplied fixings, the video camera can be secured to a support, such as the handlebars of a bicycle, to a crash helmet or other sports equipment. Open the bicycle holder by partially releasing the securing nuts and pushing the bolt to the side. Open the bicycle holder, place it on the support, close the bracket again and tighten the securing Bicycle holder nut again until the stand is firmly secured. You can now slide the video camera with the fixing on its base onto the bicycle holder. Slide on the camera until it engages. To remove the camera again, push on the lever between the camera and the bicycle holder at the back of the camera and then slide the camera to the front and away from Helmet holder the holder. The helmet mount allows the camera to be attached to skiing and cycle helmets but also to other surfaces, such as surfboards. Using one of the adhesive pads (several times reusable), stick the helmet mount onto a cleaned section of the surface. Using one of the fixing screws, attach the retaining clip to the helmet mount. The extension Self adhesive pad´s can be inserted between the helmet mount and the retaining clip to increase the height of the camera and provide additional freedom of movement. Lastly, place the camera onto the retaining clip until it clicks into place. You can now adjust the fixings before tightening the fixing screws. Holder clip and extension 13 5. Functional description 5.1. Initial start-up A microSD or microSDHC memory card must be inserted before you are able to take videos or photos with the MAGINON® AC 5 Action Video Camera. Remove cover from rear of camera and insert the memory card in the card slot of the housing as shown in the illustration. Push memory card into the slot until it engages. To remove the memory card again push on card and the card is released ready for removal. Note: • To prevent recording problems use class 6 microSDHC memory cards or higher for video recordings in HD quality. 14 5.2. Charging the battery Plug the USB power supply into a socket. Then connect the power supply to the camera to charge the integral lithium-ion battery. The camera switches on automatically. During charging, the red control light on the rear of the camera is illuminated. The red light is switched off once the battery is fully charged. Charging time for a fully discharged battery is approx. 3 hours. In order to prevent longer charging times, the camera should be charged via the power supply. It is not recommended to charge the camera from a computer. The video camera can be used as normal during charging. • • Note: After connection to the charger, the camera automatically switches off after 3 minutes if not operated. Charging continues even if the camera is switched off. To use the camera again after it has switched off automatically, disconnect camera from adapter for approx. 5 seconds and then reconnect. The camera will now switch on again. 15 5.3. Switching on the camera To switch on the video camera press the On/Off button for 2 seconds, releasing the button as soon as the blue control LED lights up. The camera then vibrates for a little while and switches to the Standby mode. The time it takes for the camera to enter the Standby mode depends on the size of the memory card. Note: • The blue control LED flashes if the camera is switched on without an inserted memory card. Switch camera off again and insert memory card. 5.4. Switch-off and automatic switch-off function To switch off the video camera press the On/Off button . The blue light flashes three times before it is switched off. You can now release the button. The camera vibrates twice and is switched off. The camera switches off automatically once the memory card is full (and loop recording has finished), the battery is empty, the AV cable has been removed or the camera has not been used for 3 minutes. The red and blue lights alternate when the camera switches off. 16 5.5. Switching on the LED light In low light conditions the additional camera light can be switched on or the integrated infrared light can be used. This function is available in any mode apart from TV playback. Briefly depress the LED light button to switch one of the additional lights on or off. The camera then switches between the following lighting modes: 1. The white light LEDs are switched on and colour videos can be recorded. 2. The infrared LED light is switched on and the video is recorded in black and white in case of low light conditions. As the infrared light is not visible, this operating mode is particularly suitable for surveillance purposes. 3. The LED light is switched off (start setting). Note: • With press and hold the LED light button all LED functions will be deactivated. The camera vibrates for a short period as soon as all LED lights have been switched off. 17 5.6. Modes of operation Whilst the camera is switched on you can switch between four different operating modes by pressing the Mode button . Every time the mode button is pressed, the operating mode changes to the next of the subsequently listed modes (see 5.6.1. - 5.6.4.). • • Note: The camera briefly vibrates after the mode button has been pressed. This indicates that the button has been pressed. If the status indicator does not change immediately, please do not press the button again, as the camera still requires some time to store data. You can speed up a change to the motion detection mode from another operating mode by closing the lens. 5.6.1. Manual video recording (start setting) Whilst the blue control LED is permanently on, video recording can be started manually. To start a video recording briefly press the recording button . The camera vibrates once and the blue control LED is flashing slowly. After pressing the recording button again the camera vibrates once and the blue light is illuminated constantly. The video recording is now completed and the camera is ready for manual video recording. • • Note: Every video clip has a maximum recording length of 20 minutes. After this time the video file is saved and recording is automatically continued in a new file. When not using the camera under water, remove the waterproof connector for better audio quality. 18 5.6.2. Manual photographing Manual photos can be taken when the red control LED is lit. To take a photo, briefly press the recoding button . Keep the camera still until it vibrates. The vibration indicates that a photo has been taken. Note: • The red indicator disappears when taking a photo. To improve the picture quality keep the camera steady. 5.6.3. Video recording with motion detection When both the yellow and blue control LEDs are constantly illuminated, a video recording is automatically started when the camera senses movement. Depending on the system settings the camera will record 10 seconds, 1 minute, 5 minutes or 10 minutes videos upon detecting moving objects. The video is automatically saved. This is followed by the next video or loop recording. During loop recording with motion detection, all earlier videos or photos are individually deleted in order to create storage space for new video recordings. As soon as the function is completed, the camera is switched off automatically once the memory is full. The storage length of video recordings and loop recordings with motion detection can be changed in the systems settings. For further details see systems settings instructions. • Note: When not using the camera under water remove the waterproof connector for better audio quality. 19 5.6.4. Taking photos with motion detection When both yellow and red control LEDs are constantly lit, a photo is taken as soon as the camera detects any motion. As soon as the camera detects moving objects, a photo is taken automatically. During loop recording with motion detection all earlier videos or photos are individually deleted in order to create storage space for new video recordings. • • Note: The camera is automatically switched off once the memory card is full and loop recording has finished. Once this operating mode is switched on, the LED light switches off when the camera has not been used for 3 minutes. Press any function key to switch on the LED indicator again. 20 6. Connection to computer and TV 6.1. Downloading videos and photos To copy data from the camera to the computer, switch off camera prior to connecting it to the computer. The camera switches on automatically as soon as the connection to the computer has been set up. A new removable storage device than appears under “My Computer“. The video and image files of the video camera can be found in the sub-folders of the “DCIM” folder. You can then copy the data to the hard disk of your computer. • • Note: In order to ensure uninterrupted playback, videos should be copied to the hard disk prior to playback on the computer. Briefly touch the “LED light” in this operating mode to switch on the light and use the light as a USB table lamp. 6.2. Webcam function First install the driver software from the CD on the computer. Switch on the camera. Connect camera to the computer once it no longer vibrates. The camera now installs itself as a webcam and the image can be displayed or recorded using video programs. The image can also be directly transmitted via the Internet, using programs, such as Skype, MSN Messenger, etc. Note: • The white LED lights can be switched on in this operating mode to achieve a better video quality. 21 6.3. Connecting to TV Connect the provided AV cable to the TV-Out connection on the rear of the camera. The yellow connector is plugged into the Video input socket (yellow) on the TV and the white connector into the Audio input (white). Depending on the respective TV standard, the output signal should be set to PAL or NTSC in the systems settings. Switch on the camera. After several seconds the red and blue LED indicators will light up simultaneously and the last photo or video appears on the TV. Use the “Up” and “Down” buttons to search through the files. As soon as a video camera symbol appears in the top right corner this indicates that the file is a video file. Upon pressing the confirmation key the video is played back. Briefly press the Enter key to start a slideshow of the photos. The camera then displays an image for 5 seconds before changing to the next image. When watching a video this is played back directly. Press the Enter key again to stop a running slideshow. To exit the TV mode press the On/Off button . Note: • When playing back a large video file a delay of up to one minute can occur. 22 6.4. Surveillance operation including motion detection Connect the supplied AV cable to the TV-Out socket at the rear of the camera. The yellow connector is plugged into the Video input socket (yellow) on the TV and the white connector into the Audio input (white). Depending on the respective TV standard, the output signal should be set to PAL or NTSC in the systems settings. Switch on the camera. Switch to video recording with motion detection by briefly pressing the On/Off button . The yellow and blue LED indicators light up. The video appears on the TV after several seconds. As soon as an object moves in front of the camera the camera records a video file for 10 seconds, 1 minute, 5 minutes or 10 minutes (depending on the systems settings). The camera switches to photo mode with motion detection by briefly pressing the On/Off button again; the yellow and red indicators light up at the same time. As soon as an object moves in front of the camera a photo is taken automatically. During loop recording with motion detection all earlier videos or photos are individually deleted in order to create storage space for new video recordings or photos. If the loop function is switched off, the camera is switched off automatically if not enough memory is available to store the photo. The length of video recordings and the activation of the loop recording function can be changed in the system settings. 23 For further details see section 7 of this Instruction Manual. To exit the surveillance mode with motion detection press the “On/Off button” until the camera is switched off. • • • Note: To change between video and photo operating modes briefly press the On/Off button . Please cover the lens during the quick change of operating mode. When not used under water remove the rear cover from the camera to ensure a better audio quality. The LED light is switched off after 3 minutes in this operating mode. The camera is, however, still switched on and any key can be pressed to operate the camera. 24 7. Systems settings 7.1. System menu The camera must be connected to the TV to match the system settings with those of the video camera. See also section 6.3. “Connection to TV”. Press and hold the Enter key until the system menu is displayed. Within the menu, a setting is selected or a submenu is terminated by pressing the Enter button . The On/Off button is used to move up and the LED light button to move down in the menu. Keeping the depressed will save the existing settings and end the system menu. The following setting options are available from the system menu: • Quality: Fine* / Standard / Economy Different video recording qualities are available. When setting the quality it must be observed that a higher quality will also require more storage space. Note: • For recording videos in HD quality, microSDHC memory cards of class 6 or higher should be used in order to avoid problems during recording. • MD Cap. Time: 10 Sec* / 1 Min / 5 Min / 10 Min When recording videos with motion detection, videos of different lengths can be recorded. • MD Auto Del.: On / Off* This option determines whether video recordings with motion detection are to be recorded in a loop. As soon as the memory card is full in the movement detection mode, the camera commences automatic deletion of older files in order to create space for new recordings. If this function is switched off, the camera is switched off as soon as the memory card is full. 25 • Date Input: Setting the date and time. Please set the correct time and date if the time stamp is incorrect. • Light Freq.: 60Hz* / 50Hz Set the frequency to the mains frequency to prevent flickering of recordings made in areas lit by neon lighting. • TV output: NTSC* / PAL Select the correct output format, PAL or NTSC, to achieve the correct colours on the TV. • Language: English / French / German / Italian / Spanish / Portuguese / traditional Chinese / simplified Chinese / Japanese • Sys. Reset: Cancel* / Execute This option is used to reset the video camera to the default settings. The default settings are marked with an asterisk (*) in this section. Time and date are not reset with this option. • Time Stamp: Off / Date & Time* If this option has been selected, date and time will be displayed in the image when taking photos. • Version: Select this option to display the firmware version used by the video camera. 26 7.2. Setting the system time If time and date are incorrect these can be changed from a computer without connection to a TV. Switch on the video camera and connect it to the computer using the USB cable. Open the drive allocated to the camera and create a new file named “time.txt“. Open the “time.txt“ file and enter the data in the following format: “year. month. day hour:minute:second Y/N” Take care to include the empty spaces between individual values. The last entry “Y” or “N” specifies whether date and time should be displayed on the photos. To set the video camera, for instance, to 15.12.2011, 20:00:00, enter the following in the “time.txt” file: “2011.12.15 20:00:00 Y” (for photos with date and time) “2011.12.15 20:00:00 N” (for photos without date and time) Save the “time.txt” file and disconnect the video camera from the computer. The date and time settings will be changed to the specified values when the camera is switched on again. • Note: When the camera is not used for a while, the battery could be fully discharged. When this occurs, the date and time also returns to the default setting. 27 7.3. Resetting the system If the camera is required to be reset, take a sharp object and press the reset button on the rear of the camera. This switches off the camera, which can then be switched on again. Reset port 28 8. Conformity This device was tested according to part 15 of the FCC regulations and it was confirmed that the limits for a digital device of class B have been complied with. These limits should provide accurate protection against unwanted interference when installed in a residential area. If the device is not installed in accordance with the instructions it may interfere with televisions, radios and radio transceivers. The device can be operated provided the following conditions are met: (1)This device may not cause any harmful interference. (2)This device must cope with the effect of interference. This includes interference that can impair the function or cause malfunctioning. In the event of the device causing radio or television interference – this can be easily determined by switching the device on and off – users should try to remedy the fault using the following measures: • • • Turn the receiving aerial into another direction or install it in another position. Increase distance between the device and the receiver. Contact your dealer or an experienced radio/television technician. The manufacturer hereby declares that the CE marking was affixed to this device in accordance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the following EU directives: RoHs Directive 2011/65/EC EMC Directive 2004/108/EC The EC declaration of conformity can be requested from the address listed on the warranty card. 29 9. Care Do not use any corrosive cleaners, such as ethanol, thinners, etc. to clean the camera housing and camera accessory. When required, clean system components with a soft dry cloth 10. Disposal For disposal, separate packaging into different types and dispose of in line with environmental regulations in supplied collection containers. Batteries and storage batteries may not be disposed of in domestic waste. Consumers are obliged by law to return used batteries to communal collection points or dealers selling batteries. Storage batteries and batteries therefore contain the adjacent symbol. You product contains the symbol shown on the right. This means that electrical and electronic equipment may not be disposed of in domestic waste but must be recycled separately. By disposing of the equipment correctly you ensure that your equipment is correctly collected, treated and recycled. This prevents potentially harmful effects on the environment and health as a result of incorrect disposal. Dispose of the camera and accessories in accordance with the currently valid regulations. For further information contact the respective department of your local council. 30 11. Technical Specification Element Beschreibung Image sensor 5.0 mega pixels CMOS Photo format JPG, 2560 x1920 pixels Video Format AVI Motion-JPEG, 1280x720 pixels, 30 frames/sec. Video qualities Fine, Standard, Economy Lens angle 120 degrees wide-angle Refresh rate 60 Hz, 50 Hz TV output format NTSC, PAL Vibration warning Supported Battery capacity 3.7V / 850mAh Power consumption Less than 1 W Max. video length per battery charge Over 3 hours (LED display not switched on) Technical specification of power supply DC 5V, 1A Charging time Approx. 3 hours USB interface USB 2.0 Storage type microSD, microSDHC (up to 32 GB) Water-proof up to a depth of 30 m Weight 80 g Product dimensions 85 x 35 x 40 mm (LxHxW) 31 12. System requirements 1. OS: Microsoft Windows® 2000 / XP / VISTA / Windows® 7 / 8 2. Processor: Intel® Pentium III Processor 667 MHz or an equivalent Processor 3. Graphic card with 256 MB with DirectX 8 support or higher 4. Sound card 5. USB 1.1 or USB 2.0 6. 1 GB free harddisk space or more 13. Warranty and Service In the event of problems with the ActionCam, our Service department will be able to assist with all queries and problems. The ActionCam comes with a 3 year warranty. Please see the enclosed warranty card for details. Please contact our hotline before returning a defective device. Service address: Schenker Australia Pty Ltd MAGINON Service P.O. Box 329 Villawood, NSW 2163 Australia Tel: 1 800 623 432 Address of manufacturer: supra Foto-Elektronik-Vertriebs-GmbH Denisstr. 28A 67663 Kaiserslautern Germany 32 14. Index A Accessories 2 Automatic switch-off 14 AV cable 2, 21 B Battery, charging 14 Bicycle holder 12 C Care 29 Charge indicator 11 Charging battery 14 Conformity 28 Connection, computer 20 Connection, TV 21 Contents of box 2 Control LED 10 Cover 11 Cover, fitting 11 D Data, downloading 20 Date, entry 25, 26 Disposal 29 Downloading 20 E Enter button 10 F Fixings, fitting 12 Frequency 25 H Helmet holder 12 Holder clip 12 Holder extension 12 I Image sensor 30 Infrared light 16 Initial start-up 13 Intended use 6 L Language 25 LED display 10 LED light 10, 16 LED light button 10 Loop recording 18, 25 33 M Memory card 13 Memory card slot 11 Memory card, insert 13 Microphone 11 Mode button 10 Motion detection 18, 19 O On/Off button 10 P Photo format 30 Photos, taking automatically 19 Photos, taking manually 18 R Recording button 10 Reset button 11, 27 S Safety Instructions 6ff Selfadhesive pad's 13 Service 31 Stand 12 Standard settings 24ff Surveillance mode 22ff Switching off 15 Switching on 15 System requirements 31 System reset 27 Systems settings 24ff, 25 T Technical Specification 30 Time stamp 25, 26 Time, entry 25, 26 TV output 25 TV-Out connection 11 U USB cable 3, 21 USB connection 11, 20 USB power supply 3, 14 V Version 25 Video format 30 Video quality 23 Video recording, automatic 18 Video recording, manual 17 Video recording time 24 Views 10ff W Warning notices 6ff Warranty IFC, 31 Warranty information IFC, 6ff, 31 Waterproof cover 11 Webcam 20 White light 16 supra Foto-Elektronik-Vertriebs-GmbH Denisstr. 28A 67663 Kaiserslautern Germany 37511 08/2013 2612 4551