Megxon M550 User manual

Digital Video Camera

User’s Guide

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Preface

Congratulations on your purchase of this advanced digital camera /

video, which is also a music player. Ensure that you read this

manual carefully and keep it in a safe place for future reference.

About this manual

Every effort has been made to ensure that the contents of this

manual are correct and up-to-date. However, no guarantee is made

regarding the accuracy of the contents, and the manufacturer

reserves the right to make changes without notice.

Copyright

transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system or translated

into any language or computer language, in any form or by any

means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual

or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the

manufacturer.

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Safety

• Do no use or store the product in dusty, dirty, or sandy areas,

as its components may be damaged.

• Do not store the product in hot areas. High temperatures can

shorten the life of electronic devices, and warp or melt certain

plastics.

• Do not store the product in cold areas. When the product

warms up to its normal temperature, moisture can from inside,

which may damage the electronic circuits.

• Do not attempt to open the casing.

• Do not drop or knock the product. Rough handing may

damage the internal components.

• Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents or strong

detergents to clean the product. Wipe the product with a soft

cloth slightly dampened.

• If the product or any of its accessories are not working properly,

take them to your nearest qualified service center. The

personnel there will assist you, and if necessary, arrange for

the product to be repaired.

Table of Contents

Preface ...................................................................................................... i

About this manual .................................................................................... i

Copyright................................................................................................... i

Safety........................................................................................................ ii

1 Introducing the Camera................................................... 1

1.1 System requirements ................................................................... 1

1.2 Features ....................................................................................... 1

1.3 Unpacking.................................................................................... 2

1.4 About the camera ........................................................................ 3

1.4.1 Front view.............................................................................. 3

1.4.2 Back view .............................................................................. 3

1.4.3 Right view.............................................................................. 4

1.4.4 Left view ................................................................................ 4

1.4.5 Top view................................................................................ 5

1.4.6 Bottom view........................................................................... 5

1.4.7 Button functions..................................................................... 5

2 Getting Started ................................................................. 7

2.1 Charging ...................................................................................... 7

2.2 Inserting an SD card................................................................... 8

2.3 Turning on the camera for the first time ................................... 8

2.4 Changing modes.......................................................................... 8

3 Using the Camera ............................................................. 9

3.1 Using the LCD display ................................................................ 9

3.2 About the LEDs ......................................................................... 10

3.3 Setup menu ................................................................................ 11

3.3.1 Sound effect ........................................................................ 11

3.3.2 USB..................................................................................... 12

3.3.3 Welcome ............................................................................. 13

3.3.4 Frequency ........................................................................... 13

3.3.5 TV ....................................................................................... 14

3.3.6 Auto power off ..................................................................... 14

3.3.7 Date and time...................................................................... 15

3.3.8 Language ............................................................................ 15

3.3.9 Default................................................................................. 16

3.3.10 Format................................................................................. 17

4 DSC Mode ....................................................................... 18

4.1 DSC mode icons ........................................................................ 18

4.2 Taking your first picture ........................................................... 20

4.3 Using the self-timer function.................................................... 20

4.4 Using the zoom function ........................................................... 21

4.5 Setting the white LED ............................................................... 21

4.6 DSC mode menu........................................................................ 22

4.6.1 Scene.................................................................................. 22

4.6.2 Capture mode...................................................................... 23

4.6.3 Resolution ........................................................................... 26

4.6.4 Date stamp.......................................................................... 27

4.6.5 White balance...................................................................... 27

4.6.6 EV adjust............................................................................. 28

4.6.7 Image quality....................................................................... 29

5 DV Mode ......................................................................... 30

5.1 DV mode icons........................................................................... 30

5.2 Shooting your first video........................................................... 32

5.3 Using the zoom function ........................................................... 32

5.4 Setting the white LED ............................................................... 32

5.5 DV mode menu .......................................................................... 33

5.5.1 Frame rate........................................................................... 33

5.5.2 Resolution ........................................................................... 33

5.5.3 Scene.................................................................................. 34

6 Music Mode..................................................................... 35

6.1 Import Music files into the Camera ......................................... 35

6.2 Play list and Music mode buttons............................................. 35

6.3 Music mode icons ...................................................................... 36

6.4 Music mode menu ..................................................................... 38

6.4.1 Play mode ........................................................................... 38

6.4.2 Equalizer ............................................................................. 38

6.4.3 LCD power off ..................................................................... 39

7 Voice Recorder Mode..................................................... 40

7.1 Voice recorder buttons .............................................................. 40

7.2 Voice recorder icons.................................................................. 41

8 Play Mode ....................................................................... 42

8.1 Photo play mode ........................................................................ 42

8.1.1 Viewing photos.................................................................... 42

8.1.2 Photo Play icons.................................................................. 43

8.2 Photo play menu........................................................................ 44

8.2.1 Delete.................................................................................. 44

8.2.2 Protect................................................................................. 44

8.2.3 Unprotect............................................................................. 45

8.2.4 Slide .................................................................................... 45

8.2.5 Edit...................................................................................... 48

8.2.6 DPOF .................................................................................. 49

8.2.7 Direct Print .......................................................................... 49

8.3 Video play mode ........................................................................ 50

8.3.1 Viewing videos .................................................................... 50

8.3.2 Video play mode buttons ..................................................... 51

8.3.3 Video play icons .................................................................. 52

8.4 Video play menu ........................................................................ 53

8.4.1 Delete.................................................................................. 53

8.4.2 Protect................................................................................. 53

8.4.3 Unprotect............................................................................. 54

8.5 Voice play mode......................................................................... 54

8.5.1 Listening to audio clips ........................................................ 54

8.5.2 Voice play mode buttons ..................................................... 55

8.5.3 Voice Play icons.................................................................. 56

8.6 Video play menu ........................................................................ 57

8.6.1 Delete.................................................................................. 57

8.6.2 Protect................................................................................. 57

8.6.3 Unprotect............................................................................. 58

9 Extra................................................................................ 59

9.1 Games......................................................................................... 59

9.1.1 Teris .................................................................................... 59

9.1.2 Othello................................................................................. 60

9.1.3 Moving box.......................................................................... 60

9.1.4 Puzzle ................................................................................. 60

9.1.5 Lotto .................................................................................... 61

10 Installing the Applications ............................................. 62

10.1 Drivers.................................................................................... 62

10.1.1 Camera Driver..................................................................... 62

Appendix A................................................................................ 64

Specifications......................................................................................... 64

Appendix B ................................................................................ 66

Introduction of Blaze Video Magic V1.0.............................................. 66

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1 Introducing the Camera

Read this section to learn about the features and functions of the

camera. This chapter also covers system requirements, package

contents, and the camera views.

1.1 System requirements

The camera requires a host PC with the following specifications:

• Windows® XP, 2000, ME, 98SE operating system

• Intel® Pentium III 1 GHz CPU or higher

• At least 256 MB of RAM or higher

• Standard USB 1.1 port or higher

• 4x speed CD-ROM drive or higher

• At least 200 MB of available disk space

A USB 1.1 port will enable you to transfer files to and from the host PC, but

transfer speeds will be much faster with a USB 2.0 port.

1.2 Features

The camera offers a variety of features and functions including:

• Digital video

• Digital still camera

(with 4x digital zoom, max. 12.0 Mega pixels.)

• Voice recorder

• Music player

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1.3 Unpacking

All the following items should be present in the camera package. If

any of them is missing or appears damaged, contact your dealer

immediately.

Earphone

Camera

AV cable

Quick Guide

AC-in cable

Pouch

Strap

CD-ROM

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1.4 About the camera

Refer to the following diagrams to familiarize yourself with the

buttons and controls of the camera.

1.4.1 Front view

1.4.2 Back view

Lens assembly

W

hite LED

Self-timer LED

Microphone

Zoom button

OK button

4-way navigational

buttons

Menu button

Return button

Char

g

e

indicator

LED

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1.4.3 Right view

1.4.4 Left view

Earphone jack / TV out

Speaker

USB port

Hold button

Speaker

Reset button

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1.4.5 Top view

1.4.6 Bottom view

1.4.7 Button functions

Refer to the table below for detail function of each button:

Icon Button Function

Power on / off Turns the camera on or off.

Shutter 1. Press to capture image in

DSC mode.

2. Press to start video

recording in DV mode.

Power Shutter

Strap buckle

SD card compartment

Power

LED

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Icon Button Function

Zoom 1. Use to zoom in / out in

DSC and DV modes.

2. Use to adjust volume in

Music and Play modes.

4-way

navigational

(left / right /

upper / lower) /

OK buttons

1. Use to change modes and

navigate the OSD menus.

2. In DSC mode, press the

left button to switch

between white LED

modes, and press the right

button to set self-timer.

3. Press the upper / lower

button to zoom in / out.

Menu Press to display the menu.

Return Press to return the previous

menu.

Hold When in Music modes, use

this button to deactivate all

buttons.

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2 Getting Started

Read this section to learn how to start using the camera. This

section covers only basic functions.

2.1 Charging

The camera is designed to use a build-in rechargeable battery. Only

simply use the USB cable in the package to connect the camera

and your PC, and the charging process will be started.

When traveling, you can also bring the AC-in power cable. By

plugging the AC-in power cable into the outlet, the camera also can

be charged.

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2.2 Inserting an SD card

An SD card can be inserted into the camera to provide additional

storage space.

To install an SD Card:

1. Open the SD card compartment.

2. Insert an SD card as shown.

Make sure the gold contacts

are facing up as shown.

3. Close the SD card

compartment.

2.3 Turning on the camera for the first time

Press and hole the Power button to

turn the camera on.

2.4 Changing modes

This camera is

equipped with six

modes: DSC, DV,

GPS, Music, Voice

recorder, and Play

modes. Use the 4-way

navigational buttons to

change modes.

Power button

4-way

navigational

buttons

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3 Using the Camera

Read this section to learn how to use the basic setup menu of this

camera.

3.1 Using the LCD display

Use the LCD display to compose and review your pictures and

videos stored in memory, and navigate the OSD (On Screen

Display) menu.

Icons displayed on the LCD display also show the current

configuration.

DSC mode LCD display

DV mode LCD display

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3.2 About the LEDs

Power LED Self-timer LED

Green Red Red

Power off OFF OFF OFF

Power on /

Standby

Flick OFF OFF

Processing Flick (1HZ) Flick (1HZ) OFF

Battery low OFF Flick (1Hz) OFF

USB connection ON OFF OFF

Self-timer ON OFF Flick

Video recording Flick (1HZ) Flick (1HZ) OFF

Music playback Flick Flick OFF

MPEG playback Flick Flick OFF

Flash charge OFF Flick (1HZ) OFF

The charge indicator LED will only lit when the camera is charging.

The LED will turn to Green when the charging is complete.

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3.3 Setup menu

The setup menu includes a number of settings to configure your

camera.

To access the Setup menu:

1. Turn the camera on.

2. Press the left / right button

and select the Setting in the

main menu.

3. Press the OK button to confirm.

To leave the Setup menu while the configuring the camera, press

the Return button to leave the Setup menu and go back to the

main menu.

3.3.1 Sound effect

Use this option to turn or off the sound effect of the camera.

1. Press the left / right button

and highlight the Sound effect

option.

2. Press the upper / lower button

to select between On or Off.

3. Press the OK button to confirm,

and press the Menu button to

exit the menu.

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3.3.2 USB

Use this option when connected as a USB device.

Press the left / right button to highlight the USB option.

3.3.2.1 MSDC

Press the upper / lower button to select

the MSDC.

Connect the camera to the PC with the

USB cable. Now the camera will present

as a removable disk.

While in MSDC mode, you can copy files

from your PC to the camera, including

Music files that can be played in Music

mode.

For Music mode operation, please refer to “6 Music Mode” for

detailed information.

3.3.2.2 PC-Camera

Note: Before connecting the camera as a PC-Camera, please install the driver

on the CD-ROM first. Please refer to “10 Installing the Applications” for

detailed information.

Press the upper / lower button to select

the PC-Camera.

Connect the camera to the PC with the

USB cable, and then the camera can be

used as a PC-Camera, used in the Net-

meeting or any on-line communication

tools.

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3.3.3 Welcome

Use this option to set a welcome screen when turning the camera

on.

1. Press the left / right button to highlight the Welcome

option.

2. Press the upper / lower button to select from Default,

Customize, or Off.

• Select Default to keep

the factory default

welcome screen.

• Select Customize and

you can select a welcome

screen that is preferred.

• Select Off to turn off the

welcome screen.

3. Press the OK button to confirm, and press the Menu

button to exit the menu.

3.3.4 Frequency

Use this option to set a light frequency that is suitable for your

indoor lightening setting.

1. Press the left / right button to

highlight the Frequency option.

2. Press the upper / lower button

to select from 50Hz or 60Hz.

3. Press the OK button to confirm,

and press the Menu button to

exit the menu.

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Megxon M550 User manual

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