Maginon Action Sports HD 1 Owner's manual

Brand: Maginon

Model: Action Sports HD 1

Category: Camcorders

Type: Owner's manual

Dear customer,

Congratulations on purchasing a high quality MAGINON® product.

You have acquired a modern digital action camcorder 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 camera developing a fault.

Keep these in a safe place together with the Instruction Manual.

Please include the Instruction Manual when passing on the camera to a third party.

1. Contents of box

Carefully unpack camcorder and check that all of the following components are

contained in the box:

Note:

• Remove the protective foil from the camcorder lens by pulling the protruding tabs.

• Caution! Keep plastic foil and bags away from babies and small children, as otherwise danger of

su ocation.

1. MAGINON® Action Sports HD 1

2. 8 GB microSDHC memory card

with SD card adapter

3. Lithium-Polymer battery

4. USB power adapter

5. Cycle  xing

6. 2 helmet  xings

7. Universal  xing

8. 10 self-adhesive pads

9. Arm attachment

10. 80 cm Velcro strap with  xing

11. Pouch

12. Additional water-tight cap

13. 2  xing extensions

14. 2  xing extensions 90°

15. 6  xing bolts

16. Sealing cap with

microphone opening

17. 6 sealing rings

18. Oil for sealing rings

19. USB cable

20. Software CD

21. Instruction Manual

22. Warranty documents

2. Contents

1. INTRODUCTION AND CONTENTS OF BOX 1

2. CONTENTS 2

3. HAZARD, SAFETY AND WARNING NOTICES 4

4. YOUR CAMCORDER 8

4.1. Camcorder and accessory 8

4.2. View from front 9

4.3. View from top 9

4.4. View from rear 10

4.5. Inserting the memory card 10

4.6. Inserting and charging the battery 11

4.7. Use and applying of sealing caps 11

5. USE OF CAMCORDER 13

5.1. Overview of LED display 13

5.2. Preparing for recording 13

5.3. Video recordings 14

5.4. Taking photos 15

5.5. Recording times 15

6. USE WITH COMPUTER 16

6.1. System requirements 16

6.2. Software installation 16

6.3. Connection to computer 17

6.4. Setting date and time 17

6.5. Playback of videos on computer 18

7. USE OF FIXINGS 19

7.1. Camcorder mount 19

7.2. Cycle  xing 20

7.3. Helmet  xing 20

7.4. Arm  xing 23

8. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 24

9. SYSTEM INFORMATION, MAINTENANCE AND DISPOSAL 25

Trademark information 25

9.1. Care 25

9.2. Storage 25

9.3. Disposal 25

10. WARRANTY AND SERVICE 26

11. CONFORMITY 27

12. INDEX 28

3. Hazard, safety and warning notices

Incorrect use of the camcorder and accessories can be dangerous for you and

others and can damage or destroy the camcorder. We therefore ask you to read

and strictly observe the following Hazard, safety and warning notices.

Intended use

 This camcorder is intended for taking digital photos and video clips.

It has been designed for private use and is not suitable for commercial

purposes

Hazards for children and persons with limited ability to operate

electronic equipment

 The camcorder, accessory and packaging are not toys for children.

These should therefore always be kept away from children.

Danger of electrocution, poisoning and suffocation.

 The camcorder and accessory may not be used by children and persons with

restricted abilities. The camcorder and USB power adaptor may

only be operated by persons physically and mentally able to operate

them safely.

Electrocution hazard in wet and humid conditions

 Do not expose USB cable and USB power adapter to dripping or spray water.

Also do not place any containers filled with liquid, such as vases or glasses on

top or immediately next to the device. Danger of fire and electrocution.

 Do not charge camcorder near to water. Danger of fire and electrocution.

 Do not use camcorder and its components in areas exposed to high

humidity, a lot of steam, smoke or dust. Danger of fire and electrocution.

Electrical hazard

 Switch off camcorder and remove battery if a foreign body or liquid has entered

the camcorder. Wait until completely dry, as otherwise danger of fire and

electrocution.

 Switch off camcorder and remove batteries if camcorder has been dropped or

housing is damaged, as otherwise danger of fire and electrocution.

 The camcorder may not be dismantled, modified or repaired, as otherwise

danger of fire and electrocution.

 Only use the supplied USB power adapter with the mains voltage specified on

the rating plate, as otherwise danger of fire and electrocution.

Disconnect from power by pulling power adapter out of socket.

A plugged-in power adapter can continue to use power and represents

a hazard source.

 The power supply may not be used during thunderstorms, as danger of

electrocution.

Damage from heat –  re hazard

 Do not leave camcorder in places that are susceptible to considerable increases

in temperature (e.g. a vehicle). The housing and internal parts may be damaged,

which in turn could cause a fire.

 Do not wrap up camcorder or place on textiles. This could produce a build-up

of heat in the camcorder that can cause deformation of the housing and may

represent a fire hazard.

Hazards of using the Lithium-Polymer battery and the USB

power adapter

 Remove battery from camcorder if camcorder is not used for some time.

 Do not remove battery immediately after camcorder has been used for a longer

period of time. Batteries may become hot during use.

 Risk of explosion in case of incorrect changing of battery or use of wrong type

of battery. Always check correct polarity when inserting the battery.

Only use MAGINON® Lithium-Polymer battery 3.7 V / 850 mAh (battery name

103-001) or a Lithium-Ion battery with the same specification.

 Never expose battery to excessive heat, such as direct sunlight, fire, etc., as

otherwise danger of fire. Consequently do not store batteries near fire, ovens or

other heat sources.

 Keep battery out of reach of children.

 Consult doctor immediately if battery has been swallowed.

 Do not throw battery into fire, short-circuit battery or take battery apart.

Danger of explosion.

 Battery must be disposed of in line with the Battery Directive.

 Never store or transport a battery in your pocket/tool box or similar, where it

could come into contact with metal objects.

 If leaking, remove battery from the camcorder using a cloth and dispose of

correctly.

Avoid battery acid coming into contact with eyes. In case of contact with eyes,

rinse eyes with plenty of water and contact doctor immediately. In case of

contact with skin, wash area with plenty of soap and water.

Injuries and material damage

Only place camcorder on sturdy surfaces. The camcorder could otherwise fall

or topple over, causing damage or injury.

 Do not operate camcorder whilst running or driving. You could fall or cause a

traffic accident.

 Only use USB power adaptor specified for the camcorder. No liability shall be

accepted for damage caused by the use of an incorrect USB power adaptor.

 The 230V socket used for the 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 power supply (not supplied)

to prevent overheating.

 Do not place any open ignition sources, such as lit candles onto or

close to the device.

 Damage to the electronics, display or lens caused by external influences, such

as electric shocks, falls or others are not covered by the warranty and shall thus

be charged for.

 Do not drop or bump camcorder and always handle with due care as the

camcorder could otherwise be damaged.

4. Your camcorder

4.1. Camcorder and accessory

1. MAGINON® Action Sports HD 1

2. Lithium-Polymer battery 103-001

3. USB power adapter

4. USB cable

5. 8 GB micro SDHC memory card

with SD card adapter

6. Instruction Manual (not shown)

7. Software CD (not shown)

8. Pouch (not shown)

9. Cycle fixing

10. 2 helmet  xings

11. Arm attachment

12. Camera  xing

13. Velcro strap

14. 2  xing extensions

15. 2  xing extensions 90°

16. 10 self-adhesive pads

17. 6  xing bolts

18. Sealing cap with microphone

opening

19. 6 sealing rings

20. Water-tight cap

(mounted on the camera)

21. Oil for sealing rings

20.

10.

12.

15.

16. 11.

19.

14.

18.

13.

17.

21.

4.2. View from front

4.3. View from top

Operating switch /

On/O switch

Lens Sealing cap

Sealing cap

Operating switch /

On/O switch

LED display

4.4. View from rear

4.5. Inserting the memory card

Insert a microSD/micro SDHC memory card into the camcorder as shown on the

right. Ensure that the labelled side of the memory card faces the battery

compartment and that the contacts of the memory card are inserted  rst.

Press the memory card into

the camcorder until you hear it

click in.

To remove, push on memory

card again. The memory card

then slides partially out of

the camcorder and can be

removed.

Note:

• Format the memory card in a computer before using it in a camcorder for the  rst time.

• MicroSD and micro SDHC memory cards up to 32 GB can be used.

USB connection

Battery slot

micro SD

card slot

Microphone

Mode switch

4.6. Inserting and charging the battery

Insert battery into camcorder as shown and push until it clicks into position

(see left image).

To charge battery, connect USB cable to USB connection of camcorder. The USB

cable can be connected to the mains using the supplied USB power adapter or

can be directly connected to a standard USB port of your computer.

During charging, the yellow LED on top of the camcorder is constantly illuminated.

As soon as the battery is fully charged, the LED switches o .

4.7. Use and applying of sealing caps

When the camcorder is used for video recording it is recommended to position

one of the supplied sealing caps on the rear of the camcorder. Use the sealing cap

with microphone opening to record videos with a good sound quality. In contrast

to the spray water protection cover, the sealing cap allows the sound to directly

enter the microphone, located above the mode switch. Ambient noises are

consequently not attenuated.

Note:

• The  rst charging of the battery can last up to 6 hours. You can, however, disconnect the camcorder

from the power source as soon as the LED switches o .

• Up to 125 minutes can be recorded with one battery charge.

To achieve optimum spray water protection for the camcorder, the waterproof

sealing cap must be used. Prior to positioning the sealing cap, the sealing ring

should also be covered with a thin layer of the supplied silicon grease, in particular

when used in rainy weather or on water. Any sealing rings showing signs of damage

or wear should be replaced immediately.

With the waterproof sealing cap applied, the camcorder is spray water protected,

i.e. limited protection against water ingress has been provided. The waterproof

sealing cap does, however not allow permanent use under water such as during

swimming and diving. The camcorder should also always be dried as soon as it is

in the dry again.

5. Use of camcorder

5.1. Overview of LED display

5.2. Preparing for recording

Prior to using the camcorder for recording, ensure that battery is charged and

memory card with su cient free storage has been inserted.

Slide the mode switch to the right to , to take

video recordings. Slide the mode switch to 8 to

shoot continuous photos.

Switch on the camcorder, by keeping the On/O

switch depressed, until the purple LED illuminates.

Depending on the set mode, the LED display

changes to red or blue and the camcorder vibrates once to show that it is

operational.

LED Status Description

Yellow Permanently on Battery is being charged

Red

Flashes Video mode: no memory card inserted/ faulty /

camcorder switches o

Permanently on Camcorder operational in video mode / connection to computer

(with device switched on)

Red/Yellow Flashes Connection to computer

Blue/Purple Flashes Photo mode: no memory card inserted / faulty

Blue Permanently on Camcorder operational in photo mode

Purple Flashes Memory card full

Permanently on Camcorder switches on

O  Camcorder o / charging completed

If the mode switch is switched to  the red LED display is permanently on. If,

however, the 8 mode is selected, the blue LED is permanently on. The device is

then ready to record.

You can also change the mode switch in the switched-on state.

If no memory card has been inserted or if the inserted memory card is faulty, the

LED display  ashes red in the Video mode and blue/purple in the Photo mode.

Replace memory card with a functioning card.

To switch o the camcorder keep On/O switch depressed until the red LED

display  ashes. The camcorder then vibrates twice and switches itself o .

If no button is pressed for about 1 minute, the camcorder switches o

automatically. No videos or photos can be taken when the camcorder is

connected with the USB cable.

5.3. Video recordings

Slide the mode switch to the right to  to take video recordings. Switch on the

camcorder and wait until the red LED is permanently on.

Press the On/O switch to start video recording. The camcorder vibrates once and

the LED display  ashes red.

To stop recording, brie y depress ON/O switch again. The camcorder vibrates

twice and the red LED is permanently on.

If the memory card becomes full during recording, video recording stops. The

purple LED  ashes several times, whilst the camcorder vibrates, after which the

device is switched o .

If video recordings are repeatedly stopped prematurely, the memory card should

be replaced by a class 6 micro SDHC memory card or higher.

Note:

• Individual video recordings are limited to a maximum  le size of 4 GB.

5.4. Taking photos

To take photos slide mode switch to left to 8. Switch on camcorder and wait until

blue LED is permanently on.

To start taking photos, brie y depress the On/O switch. The LED starts to  ash

blue and a photo is taken every 4 seconds. The camcorder vibrates every time a

photo is taken.

To end the photo shoot, brie y depress the On/O switch again. The camcorder

then vibrates twice and the blue LED is permanently on again.

If the memory card becomes full during photo shooting, no further photos are

taken. The purple LED  ashes several times, whilst the camcorder vibrates, after

which the device is switched o .

5.5. Recording times

The below table shows the maximum recording times for videos or the maximum

number of photos depending on the memory card used. The provided values are

only examples as the memory required for a recording/photo also depends on

the recorded/photographed subject.

Maximum storage capacity

Memory card capacity 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB

Total recording time video 10:00 19:00 37:00 1:15:00 2:30:00 5:00:00

Total number of photos 1575 3150 6300 12500 24500 48000

6. Use with computer

6.1. System requirements

Windows® Macintosh

 Pentium® IV 1.6 GHz or higher

 Windows® XP/Vista/7/8

 512 MB RAM

 1GB available hard disk space

 CD/DVD drive

 Available USB connection

 PowerPC G3/G4/G5

 OS 10.3.9 or newer system

 512 MB RAM

 1GB available hard disk space

 CD/DVD drive

 Available USB connection

6.2. Software installation

The software CD supplied with the camcorder contains the following programs:

DateSet: for setting date and time (for Windows only).

vlc media player: for playing back videos (for Windows and MacOS).

 Adobe Acrobat Reader: for viewing the Instructions Manual on the Computer

(for Windows and MacOS).

Install the programs as follows (on

Windows systems):

1. Insert the supplied software CD into

the CD-/DVD drive of the computer.

The CD menu is then opened.

2. Click on the program to be installed

and follow the on-screen instructions.

The CD menu is not available on Mac systems. Instead, the installation programs

can be found directly in the respective sub folder via the CD.

6.3. Connection to computer

Existing video and photo  les can be directly

transferred from the camcorder to a compu-

ter. Using the USB connection the date and

time of the camcorder can also be set.

Connect the USB cable to the camcorder and

the computer. As soon as the

camcorder is switched on, the computer

shows an additional mass storage device

under My Computer. It is immaterial whether

the device is  rst connected and then

switched on or vice versa.

When connected to the computer, the red LED on the camcorder is permanently

on. At the same time, the yellow LED lights up indicating that the battery is

charged up. To switch the camcorder o again, disconnect from computer.

6.4. Setting date and time

Date and time can be set on the camcorder and can be displayed on the videos

and photos. This can be done in two ways:

1. Use the DateSet program on the software CD (Windows only).

If the camcorder is connected to the computer, the program copies

a “time.txt“  le containing the current date and time information

to the memory card.

Note:

• Please back up your data prior to installing the supplied software. The manufacturer shall not

be responsible for any loss of data.

• If the CD menu does not automatically start, you can also install the individual programs by

selecting the CD under My Computer.

2. Manually set up the “time.txt“  le with the following text line (a template for

the  le can be found on the CD):

YYYY.MM.DD hh:mm:ss Y/N

in which: Y = Year, M = Month, D = Day, h = Hour, m = Minute, s = Second

At the end of the text line select “Y“ if the date and time are to appear on the

videos and photos, otherwise select “N“.

Example: Enter the following text line to set the camcorder to 01.10.2013,

10 a.m. and to show the date and time on videos and photos:

2013.10.01 10:00:00 Y

Once the Maginon® Action Sports HD 1 has been switched on, the date and time

are set to the values contained in the  le “time.txt“. The “time.txt“  le is then

automatically deleted from the memory card.

6.5. Playback of videos on computer

Transfer video  les to the hard disk of the computer prior to playing back

camcorder videos on the computer. This prevents playback faults that could be

caused by accessing the memory card via the USB connection or a card reader.

The camcorder stores videos in the video format “Motion JPEG“ (MJPG) and the

audio format “PCM S16 LE“. If you are unable to play back the video on your

computer, the required MJPG codec is not installed on your computer. You can

then either install the Codec if it is available to you or use the program vlc media

player (see section 6.1., Installation of software) provided on the supplied

software CD.

Note:

• In case of faults during playback from the computer, such as image and sound being out of sync,

individual images being skipped or the image being frozen, this can be due to the performance of

the computer. Close all running programs and check the necessary system requirements (page 16).

7. Use of  xings

The supplied accessory o ers numerous ways to secure the Maginon® Action

Sports HD 1 when carrying out your outdoor activities. The camcorder comes

with a bicycle or motorbike, helmet and arm  xing, extensions and sticky pads to

ensure secure  xing.

7.1. Camcorder mount

The camcorder mount is used with all installation options described below. Half

undo the bolt of the camcorder mount and then insert the camcorder as shown

in the below image.

Ensure that the camcorder is placed into the mount in such a way that it engages

with the main ring of the housing and not with one of the protective caps. The

mount may also not cover the operating button. Align the camcorder so that the

operating button faces upwards at the place of installation. Tighten the bolt of the

mount until you can feel increased resistance. Now place the camcorder mount

on the provided cycle, helmet or arm  xing and secure it with an additional  xing

bolt.

If the alignment of the camcorders in relation to the mount has to be turned by

90° or if a greater distance to the mount is required, one or more extensions can

be inserted between the mount and the camcorder mount.

7.2. Cycle  xing

Use the supplied cycle  xing to secure the camcorder to a frame of a cycle,

motorbike or another rod. Open the  xing by partially undoing both bolts and

turning away the bottom section. Place the top section around a suitable part of

the frame and replace the bottom section. Tighten both bolts on the  xing.

Ensure that the cycle  xing is attached to a point of the cycle or motorbike least

exposed to shocks and vibrations during riding.

7.3. Helmet  xing

The helmet  xing can be used to attach the camcorder to smooth surfaces, such

as helmets, surfboards or skis. Stick one of the self-adhesive pads to the bottom of

the helmet  xing and stick the  xing onto the cleaned surface.

Note:

• Attention: The helmet  xing is only suitable up to a speed of 50 Km/h !

For faster rides, such as on a motorcycle, there must to be used the cycle  xing.

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Brand: Maginon

Model: Action Sports HD 1

Category: Camcorders

Type: Owner's manual

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