Minolta MN50HD User manual

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Preface

About this Manual

Congratulations on purchasing the Minolta MN50HD 1080p Camcorder!

The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice. Note that the example

screens and product illustrations shown in this User’s Guide may differ somewhat from the

screens and configuration of the actual camera.

Copyright

This manual contains proprietary information protected by copyright. All rights are reserved.

No part of this manual may be reproduced by any mechanical, electronic or other means, in

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION INTERFERENCE STATEMENT

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital

device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide

reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This

equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and

used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio

communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a

particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television

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reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is

encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

CAUTION:

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for

compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two

conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference and

(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may

cause undesired operation.

RF exposure warning

This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled

environment. This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided

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instructions and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or

transmitter. End-users and installers must be provided with antenna installation instructions

and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance.

FCC: SAR standard Value: 1.6 W/Kg, Maximal Measure: 0.4 W/kg

CE Mark Warning

This is a Class B product, in a domestic environment, this product may cause radio

interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

Safety and Handling Precautions

Camera Information

• Do not take apart or attempt to service the camera yourself.

• Do not expose the camera to moisture, or extreme temperatures.

• Allow the camera to warm up when moving from cold to warm temperatures.

• Do not touch and put pressure on the camera lens.

• Do not expose the lens to direct sunlight for extended periods.

• Do not use abrasive chemicals, cleaning solvents or strong detergents to clean the

product. Wipe the product with a slightly damp soft cloth.

• Do not use the flash or LED Light near a person's eyes to prevent possible eye injury.

• To prevent you from falling over or resulting in traffic accident, please do not use the

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camera while you are walking, driving or riding a vehicle.

• Please handle the camera strap with care, and never place the strap around the neck

of an infant or child. Wrapping the strap around a neck may cause suffocation.

• Do not subject the LCD monitor to impact.

• To prevent the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or

moisture.

• Battery Information

• Turn off the camera before installing or removing the battery.

• Use only the provided batteries or type of battery and charger that came with your

camera. Using other types of battery or charger may damage the device and invalidate

the warranty.

• Inserting the battery upside down can cause damage to the product and possibly cause

an explosion.

• When the camera is used for an extended period of time, it is normal for the camera

body to feel warm.

• Download all pictures and remove the battery from the camera if you are going to store

the camera for a long period of time.

• The type of battery and the battery power level may cause the lens to be stuck up.

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Ensure you use the correct battery type and use a fully charged battery.

• Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries

according to the instructions.

• Please keep the batteries out of the reach of children to prevent from swallowing

batteries, which might cause poisoning.

• Once the battery's color changes or its shape is twisted, please stop using it.

• USB adapter Information

• Do not expose the adapter to high temperatures or moisture places. Otherwise, it may

cause fire or electric shock.

• Do not attempt to repair, disassemble, change or transform the adapter.

• Avoid sudden changes in temperature, which may cause condensation on the adapter’s

internal surfaces. Please do not use it immediately in this situation.

• Do not touch the plug with wet hands. Otherwise, it may cause electric shock.

• Do not use the travel voltage converter or AC/DC power inverter. Otherwise, it may

cause damage, overheating, malfunction or fire to the camera.

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Contents

Preparing for First Use .................................................................................... 8

► Camcorder Body Overview .................................................................. 8

► Inserting and Charging the Battery ................................................... 10

► Inserting a Memory Card (SD Card) ................................................. 11

Basic Operation ............................................................................................ 12

► Powering the Camcorder On and Off ................................................ 12

► Navigating the Camcorder’s Menus .................................................. 12

► Setting the Date & Time .................................................................... 13

► Formatting the SD Card .................................................................... 13

► Photo, Video and Playback Modes ................................................... 14

► Display Icons on the LCD Screen ..................................................... 15

► Setting Up Your Camcorder for Use .................................................. 18

Recording Video ........................................................................................... 20

► Video Mode Menu ............................................................................. 21

Shooting Photos ........................................................................................... 23

► Photo Mode Menu ............................................................................. 24

Playback ....................................................................................................... 27

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► Playback Photos ............................................................................... 28

► Playback Mode Menu........................................................................ 28

Connections .................................................................................................. 29

► Connecting the Camcorder to an HDTV............................................ 29

► Download Files to Your Computer ..................................................... 29

► Use the Camcorder as a PC Camera (Windows XP Only) ................ 30

Software Installation ..................................................................................... 31

Technical Specification ................................................................................. 33

Attribution and Tech Support......................................................................... 35

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Preparing for First Use

 Camcorder Body Overview

1. LCD screen

2. Up / Playback button

3. Power button

4. T (Zoom-In) button

5. W (Zoom-Out) button

6. Mode button

7. Charging Indicator

8. Shutter button

9. OK / MENU button

10. Right / LED lamp button

11. USB port

12. HDMI port

13. Down button

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14. Left button

15. Speaker Output

16. Front Lens

17. Microphone

18. Self-timer Indicator

19. LED lamp

20. Wrist strap

21. Tripod socket

22. Battery compartment

23. SD Card slot

24. Compartment door

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 Inserting and Charging the Battery

1. Slide open the battery compartment

door.

2. Insert the included lithium-ion battery

into the larger slot as shown in the

figure. Ensure that the polarity on the

battery match the polarity inside the

battery slot.

3. To remove the battery, slide the

battery latch back, and the battery will pop out from the battery compartment.

4. To charge the battery, connect the included USB cable and AC adaptor to

your camcorder’s USB port. Charging will begin once the camcorder’s screen

is closed. A red indicator light will stay solidly lit while charging, and will turn

off once charging is completed. Please allow 3 hours to fully charge.

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 Inserting a Memory Card (SD Card)

1. Slide open the battery compartment door.

2. Insert the included 8GB SD Card

into the smaller slot as shown in the

figure below. Ensure that the

direction of insertion is correct.

3. Once it is inserted correctly,

audible click is heard. Do not try to

force the SD card into the slot. It can only be inserted one way.

4. To remove the SD card, press down on the card again and the card will

pop out from the memory card slot.

Note: The maximum capacity and speed memory card compatible with your

camcorder is 32GB, class 10.

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Basic Operation

 Powering the Camcorder On and Off

There are two ways to power the camcorder on and off.

1. The camcorder can be powered on or off by flip-opening or flip-closing the

LCD screen. Once flip-opening the LCD screen, allow the camcorder two

seconds for the CPU to initiate.

2. The camcorder can be powered on or off by pressing the power button.

 Navigating the Camcorder’s Menus

You may navigate through the menus and user interface utilizing the buttons

and the touch screen. The instructions below will be outlined utilizing the

physical buttons on the camcorder button. All of the menus may also be

accessed by tapping or touching the LCD screen as well.

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 Setting the Date & Time

1. Power the camcorder on.

2. Press the OK/MENU button to enter the main menu.

3. Press the Right button to enter the Setup menu.

4. Press the Up and Down buttons to move the indicator onto “Date & Time”.

5. Press the OK/MENU button to enter the submenu.

6. Press the Up, Down, Right and Left buttons to adjust the date and time.

7. Press the OK/MENU button to confirm the settings and exit the menu.

 Formatting the SD Card

Note: It is important to format the SD Card for first time use. Please note that

all data stored on the SD Card will be deleted including protected files. Be

sure to download or transfer any files you want to retain to your computer

before the SD Card is formatted.

1. Power the camcorder on.

2. Press the OK/MENU button to enter the main menu.

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3. Press the Right button to enter the Setup menu.

4. Press the Up and Down buttons to move the indication bar onto “Format”.

5. Press the OK/MENU button to enter the submenu.

6. Press the Up and Down buttons to select “Yes”.

7. Press the OK/MENU button to begin the formatting process.

8. Press the Left button to exit the setup menu.

 Photo, Video, and Playback Modes

Press the MODE button to switch between the modes. You may directly press

on the icons on the LCD screen to access the same modes.

Icon Display

Title

Description

Photo Capture mode

For shooting photos

Video Capture mode

For recording video

Playback mode

For playback of media

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 Display Icons on the LCD Screen

Video Capture Mode

1. Capture Mode Icon

2. Resolution Setting

3. Loop Recording

4. Voice Recording

5. Digital Stabilization

6. Memory Capacity

7. Battery Level

8. MENU

9. MODE

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01:50:50

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Photo Capture Mode

10. Capture Mode Icon

11. Resolution Setting

12. Exposure

13. Digital Stabilization

14. Memory Capacity

15. Battery Level

16. MENU

17. Scene Mode

18. MODE

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Beach Portrait

Scenery Sport

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Playback Mode

The sequence number of

current file / the total

number of recorded files

Mode

Icon

File type: Video / Photo

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 Setting Up Your Camcorder for Use

After powering your camcorder on, press the Menu button to enter the Setup

Menu. Press the Right button to bring up the full setup menu as outlined

below. The “gear” icon will be highlighted once you are in the Setup

Menu. Press the Right / Left / Up / Down / OK button to navigate and confirm

an option and exit.

Menu

Function

Sounds…

Set the sound type and volume levels.

Shutter: [On] / [Off]

Start-up: [On] / [1] / [2] / [3]

Beep: [On] / [Off]

Volume: [0] / [1] / [2] / [3]

Back Light

Sets the duration of the LCD back light.

Options: [1min] / [3min] / [5min] / [On]

LED

Set the state of the front red LED.

Options: [On] / [Off]

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Power Save

For conserving battery power, the camcorder will automatically

power off after a period of inactivity.

Options：[1min] / [3min] / [5min] / [Off]

Date &

Time

Sets the date and time of the camcorder.

Press the Up / Down / Left / Right buttons to set the date and time.

Language

Sets the on-screen language: [English] / [German] / [Italian] /

[Spanish] / [Portuguese] / [Dutch] / [French].

Power

Frequency

Light Frequency should be set depending on your region: [50Hz] /

[60Hz].

USB

Set the default mode for when connecting the camcorder to a

computer by USB cable:

[MSDC] / [UVC]

Format

Format your SD card. This will delete all files including the

protected files.

Options: [Yes] / [No]

Reset All

Restores the camera to default settings:

Options: [Yes] / [No]

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Minolta MN50HD User manual

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