MINOLTA MN260NV 1080P Full HD IR Night Vision Camcorder User Manual

MINOLTA MN260NV 1080P Full HD IR Night Vision Camcorder

Product Information

About Your Camcorder
Congratulations on purchasing the Minolta MN260NV Camcorder! This manual provides detailed information on using the camcorder and its features. Please note that the contents of this manual are subject to change without notice. The example screens and product illustrations shown in this User’s Guide may differ somewhat from the screens and configuration of the actual camera.

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.
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 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

• Keep the camcorder away from children to avoid accidental swallowing or suffocation.
• Avoid exposing the camcorder to extreme temperatures or moisture.

Camera Information
Wipe the product with a slightly damp soft cloth to clean it.

Battery Information
Use only the recommended battery and charger for your camera. Using other types of battery or charger may damage the device and invalidate the warranty.

USB Adapter Information
Use only the provided USB adapter with your camera. Using unauthorized adapters may cause damage, overheating, malfunction, or fire to the camera.

Camcorder Interface

Button Function Description

off. While powered on, tap once to enable or disable IR night
vision.
Mode| Tap to cycle between Video, Photo, Playback, and Setup
modes.
Menu| Tap to access and exit all menus and submenus.
Zoom| In Video or Photo: Press right to zoom-in. Press left to
zoom-out. In Playback: While viewing a photo, slide to the right to
zoom in on the photo, slide to the left to zoom out. In Video
Playback: While playing a video, press to increase or decrease the
volume.
Record | OK| In Video: Tap to start/stop recording video. In Playback: Tap
to play a recorded video, tap again to stop the video. OK button in
menus. Tap to confirm a setting.
Photo| In Photo: Tap to capture a photo. In Playback: While playing a
recorded video, tap to pause and tap again to resume.
UP| In Photo and Video: Tap to increase the exposure value. In
Playback: Tap to scroll through captured media. Tap to scroll
through menus and submenus.
Down| In Photo and Video: Tap to decrease the exposure value. In
Playback: Tap to scroll through captured media. Tap to scroll
through menus and submenus.

Product Usage Instructions

• Powering On and Off
  To power on the camcorder, tap the Power | IR button once. To power off, press and hold the Power | IR button for 2 seconds.

• Switching Modes
  The Mode button allows you to cycle between Video, Photo, Playback, and Setup modes. Tap the Mode button to switch between modes.

• Accessing Menus
  Tap the Menu button to access and exit all menus and submenus.

• Zooming
  In Video or Photo mode, press the Zoom button right to zoom-in and left to zoom-out. In Playback mode, while viewing a photo, slide the Zoom button to the right to zoom in on the photo and to the left to zoom out. In Video Playback mode, press the Zoom button to increase or decrease the volume.

• Recording Video
  In Video mode, tap the Record | OK button to start/stop recording video.

• Taking Photos
  In Photo mode, tap the Photo button to capture a photo.

• Playback Controls
  In Playback mode, tap the Record | OK button to play a recorded video. Tap again to stop the video. While playing a recorded video, tap the Photo button to pause and tap again to resume.

• Adjusting Exposure
  In Photo and Video modes, tap the UP button to increase the exposure value. Tap the Down button to decrease the exposure value.

Specifications

• Camera Model : Minolta MN260NV
• FCC Rules Compliance : Part 15
• RF Exposure Compliance : FCC RF radiation exposure limits
• CE Mark : Class B product
• SAR Standard Value : 1.6 W/Kg
• Maximal Measure : 0.4 W/kg

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• Q: Can I use any type of battery with the camera?
  A: No, it is recommended to use only the specified battery for your camera. Using other types of batteries may damage the device and void the warranty.

• Q: What should I do if I experience radio interference with the camera?
  A: If you experience radio interference in a domestic environment, you may be required to take adequate measures. Please refer to the provided instructions for troubleshooting radio interference.

• Q: How do I clean the camcorder?
  A: Use a slightly damp soft cloth to wipe the camcorder and keep it clean. Avoid using harsh chemicals or abrasive materials that may damage the device.

MN260NV User Manual

 About Your Camcorder

About this Manual
Congratulations on purchasing the Minolta MN260NV 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 any form, without prior written permission of Elite Brands Inc. © 2023.

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 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 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 disassemble 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 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 screen 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. 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.

Camcorder Interface

Button Function Description

off. While powered on, tap once to enable or disable IR night vision.
Mode| Tap to cycle between Video, Photo, Playback and Setup modes.
Menu| Tap to access and exit all menus and submenus.
**** Zoom|

• In Video or Photo: Press right to zoom-in. Press left to zoom-out.
• In Playback: While viewing a photo, slide to the right to zoom in on the photo, slide to the left to zoom out.
• In Video Playback: While playing a video, press to increase or decrease the volume.

**** Record | OK|

• In Video: Tap to start/stop recording video.
• In Playback: Tap to play a recorded video, tap again to stop the video.
• OK button in menus. Tap to confirm a setting

**** Photo|

• In Photo: Tap to capture a photo.
• In Playback: While playing a recorded video, tap to pause and tap again to resume

**** UP|

• In Photo and Video: Tap to increase the exposure value.
• In Playback: Tap to scroll through captured media.
• Tap to scroll through menus and submenus.

**** Down|

• In Photo and Video: Tap to increase the exposure value.
• In Playback: Tap to scroll through captured media.
• Tap to scroll through menus and submenus.

Infrared LEDs| Infrared LED to aid with vision and recording in darkness.
Tripod Mount| Mount port for attaching to a tripod nut.
Battery/Memory Card Door| Door to cover storage slot for inserting the battery and a memory card.
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Battery Release Switch| Slide the switch to remove the battery.
Speaker| Built-in speaker output for playback of video files when audio recording is enabled.
Lens| Front capture device for all video and photo.

 First Use

Inserting the Memory Card
Insert the included SD memory card to record and store your videos and photos. When the battery is low, media stored on the memory card will not be erased. Please insert the SD memory card by following the steps below

1. Open the memory card door on the bottom of the camcorder by flipping it down.

2. Insert the memory card. Ensure that the metal contacts are inserted first. Push the memory card down until you hear an audible click.
   The memory card can only be inserted in one way. Do not force the card in if it will not go in smoothly.

3. Close the memory card door by flipping it back into place.

4. To remove the memory card, simply push in and the card will eject back out.

NOTE

• Please format the memory card before using the camcorder (Caution, this will erase all data on the card).
• Do not remove or insert the memory card when recording. It may damage the card or cause data loss.
• Memory card rating must be Class 10 or above.

Installing the Battery
Insert the lithium-ion battery into the battery compartment with the metal contacts facing the back of the camcorder. Take special note of the ridges on the sides of the battery and the on the body of the camcorder. The battery can only inserted one way. Mount the battery as shown and push in and up until it locks into place.

Charging the Battery
Connect your camcorder to the included AC adaptor with the USB cable provided for charging. Open the camcorder LCD screen to access the charging port. Flip down the charging port door to access the USB port. Insert the small end of the USB plug into the camcorder’s port, and the larger end in to the included AC adaptor.

Powering the Camcorder On/Off
Press the POWER button to power the camcorder on. To power the camcorder off, press and hold the POWER button for 2 seconds. The camcorder will automatically power on and off when the screen is opened or closed. If the camcorder’s battery is low, a “Low Power” message will display on the screen and it will automatically shut down within a few seconds to prevent memory corruption or loss.

Switching Modes
Press the MODE button to cycle between Video, Photo, Playback and Setup Modes. The corresponding mode will be displayed in the top left corner of the screen. You may also tap the corresponding mode icon in the top left corner of the touch screen to change modes.

Connecting to a Computer
Your camcorder can connect to a computer to transfer photo and video files for viewing and editing or you can also use the camcorder as a webcam. Once connected and powered on, the camera’s screen will show “MSDC” and “PC camera”. Use the UP or DOWN buttons to select your desired mode. Press the RECORD/OK to select your desired mode.

Video Mode
Press the MODE button to switch to Video Mode. The meaning of each icon within Video Mode is explained in the table below

1. Video Mode	7) Zoom Indicator	13) White Balance

2. Video Size (Resolution)| 8) Battery Level| 14) Menu
3. Beauty Filter Icon| 9) Effect| 15) Current Date and Time
4. IR Light Indicator| 10) Sharpness| 16) Loop Recording
5. Recording Time Remaining| 11) ISO| 17) External Mic Connected
6. Memory Card Inserted| 12) Exposure|

Photo Mode
Press the MODE button to switch to Photo Mode. The meaning of each icon within Photo Mode is explained in the table below:

1. Photo Mode	8) Number of Photos Remaining	15) Exposure

2. Photo Size (Resolution)| 9) Memory Card Inserted| 16) Image Quality
3. Beauty Filter| 10) Zoom Indicator| 17) White Balance
4. Anti-Shake| 11) Battery Level| 18) Menu
5. Face Detection| 12) Effect| 19) Current Time and Date
6. Smile Capture| 13) Sharpness| 20) Self Timer
7. IR Light Indicator| 14) ISO|

Using the Zoom Function
This camcorder has a digital zoom function. To operate the zoom function, slide the ZOOM button right to zoom in closer to the subject, and to the left to zoom away from the subject.

Using the IR Night Vision Mode

• This camcorder has built-in infrared (IR) LEDs for night vision recording – giving you the ability to capture photos and videos in a dark environment.
• In Photo or Video mode, short-press the POWER/IR button once to enable the IR LED light. When the IR LED light is enabled, the IR LED light indicator on the top of the screen will be displayed.
• To disable the IR light, short-press the POWER/IR button again. You will notice that the IR light indicator on the screen is no longer showing.

Note
The photos and videos taken while the IR LED is enabled will be recorded in black and white.
The IR LED can also be enabled or disabled during a recording.

Attaching External Accessories
This camcorder supports lens filters & attachments, external microphones and assistive lighting utilizing power from the hot-shoe mount. When attaching an external microphone, be sure to mount it to the hot-shoe mount and also insert the 3.5mm plug into the MIC port.

Remote Control
Note : Before using the remote, remove the battery tab on the back.
When using the remote, it should be pointed towards the remote control receiver on the front the camcorder. There shouldn’t be any objects in between the remote and camcorder as they can block the signal from the remote

Using the Camcorder

Video Recording
Power the camcorder on and it will be ready to record clips right away. You may press the MODE button or press the icon in the top left corner of the touch screen to switch to another mode. A camcorder icon will appear in the top left hand corner of the screen when you are in Video mode.

1. Line up your shot by looking at the LCD screen to see what is in view.
2. Hold the camcorder steady and press the RECORD button to begin recording.
3. When recording begins, a rolling timer will display in red in the top right hand corner of the screen. This indicates the recorded video time elapsed.
4. While recording, press the PHOTO button to pause the recording, press the PHOTO button to resume recording.
5. Press the RECORD button to stop recording.
6. The recorded video files will automatically save onto the inserted memory card.

Movie Size (Resolution)
Your camcorder has a number of preset resolutions.

1. In Video Mode press the MENU button.
2. Select ‘Movie Size’ using the UP or DOWN buttons and press the RECORD/OK button to enter the ‘Movie Size’ submenu.
3. Press the UP or DOWN buttons to navigate the menu and press the RECORD/OK button to confirm your selected setting (1080P, 720P, 480P). A higher resolution and faster frames per second rate will produce a higher quality and larger video file.
4. Press the MENU button to exit the menu without making a selection.

Sharpness
This function adjusts the visible detail of a photograph.

1. In Video Mode, press the MENU button.
2. Select ‘Sharpness’ using the UP or DOWN buttons and press the RECORD/OK button to enter the ‘Sharpness’ submenu.
3. Press the UP or DOWN buttons to navigate the menu and press the RECORD/OK button to confirm how sharp you would like your video to be (Sharp, Normal, Soft).
4. Press the MENU button to exit the menu without making a selection.

White Balance
White Balance changes the color of light in your pictures, making it seem warmer or cooler depending on how the light you’re shooting in affects the frame.

1. In Video Mode press the MENU button.
2. Select ‘White Balance’ using the UP or DOWN buttons and press the RECORD/OK button to enter the ‘White Balance’ submenu.
3. Press the UP or DOWN buttons to navigate the menu and press the RECORD/OK button to confirm your selected setting (Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Tungsten).
4. Press the MENU button to exit the menu without making a selection.

Exposure
This function adjusts the frame brightness in your video.

1. In Video Mode press the MENU button.

2. Select ‘Exposure’ using UP or DOWN buttons and press the
   RECORD/OK button to enter the ‘Exposure’ submenu.

3. Press the UP or DOWN buttons to navigate the menu and press the RECORD/OK button to confirm your selected exposure mode (+3, +2, +1, 0, -1, -2, -3).

4. Press the MENU button to exit the menu without making a selection.

ISO
This function adjusts the light sensitivity in your photograph.

1. In Video Mode press the MENU button.

2. Select ‘ISO’ using the UP or DOWN buttons and press the
   RECORD/OK button to enter the ‘ISO’ submenu.

3. Press the UP or DOWN buttons to navigate the menu and press the RECORD/OK button to confirm your selected ISO (Auto, 100, 200, 400).

4. Press the MENU button to exit the menu without making a selection.

Loop Recording

1. In Video Mode press the MENU button.
2. Select ‘Loop Recording’ using the UP or DOWN buttons and press the RECORD/OK button to enter the ‘Loop Recording’ submenu.
3. Press the UP or DOWN buttons to select the required loop duration option (On, Off, Loop Duration), and press the RECORD/OK button to confirm your selected option.
4. To select the length of the loop recording select ‘Loop Duration’ and press the RECORD/OK button.
5. Use the UP or DOWN buttons to select your desired loop duration and press the RECORD/OK button to select your desired setting (1 Minute, 3 Minutes, 5 Minutes, 10 Minutes).
6. Press the MENU button to exit the menu without making a selection. Once you select an option, your camcorder will record video clips in this interval only. Once this duration is reached, the camcorder will seamlessly end recording and begin recording a new video file. This function allows you to set a maximum duration for each video clip recorded.

Color Effect
This function sets the color filter effect of a video.

1. In Video Mode press the MENU button.
2. Select ‘Color Effect’ using the UP or DOWN buttons and press the RECORD/OK button to enter the ‘Color Effect’ submenu.
3. Press the UP or DOWN buttons to navigate the menu and press the RECORD/OK button to confirm your selected filter (Normal, B & W, Sepia, Red, Green, Blue, Sunset, Warm, Cool, Over Exposure, IR, Binary, Vivid, Undertone, Dog Eye, Aibao, Gothic, Japan Style, LOMO, Negative).
4. Press the MENU button to exit the menu without making a selection.

Scene Mode
This function adjusts the camera’s settings to predetermined values that will produce the best image for that selected scene.

1. In Video Mode press the MENU button.
2. Select ‘Scene Mode’ using the UP or DOWN buttons and press the RECORD/OK button to enter the ‘Scene Mode’ submenu.
3. Press the UP or DOWN buttons to navigate the menu and press the RECORD/OK button to confirm your selected option (Auto, Night, Portrait, Landscape, Backlight, Sport, Party, Beach, High Sensitivity).
4. Press the MENU button to exit the menu without making a selection.

Beauty Filter
This feature applies a filter effect on the people in the scene.

1. In Video Mode press the MENU button.
2. Select ‘Beauty Filter’ using the UP or DOWN buttons and press the RECORD/OK button to enter the ‘Beauty Filter’ submenu.
3. Press the UP or DOWN buttons to navigate the menu and press the RECORD/OK button to confirm your selected option (On, Off).
4. Press the MENU button to exit the menu without making a selection.

Alternatively, your camcorder’s menus can be navigated via the touch screen

Photo Shooting
Power the camcorder on and press the MODE button or press the icon in the top left hand corner of the touch screen to switch to Photo mode.

1. Line up your shot by looking at the LCD screen to see what is in the shot.

2. Hold the camera steady, press the PHOTO button to capture a photo.

3. The number of photos that can be captured at a particular resolution
   will be displayed in the top right corner of the screen.

4. The number of remaining photos is determined by the selected photo resolution. The higher the photo resolution, the lower the number of photos you are able to be save to the memory card. Before capturing any photos, you can select a preferred photo resolution.

Photo Size (Resolution)
This function sets the photo resolution. The higher the resolution, the greater the photo quality and the larger the file size of the photo.

1. In Photo Mode press the MENU button.
2. Select ‘Photo Size’ using the UP or DOWN buttons and press the RECORD/OK button to enter the ‘Photo Size’ submenu.
3. Press the UP or DOWN buttons to navigate the menu and press the RECORD/OK button to confirm the selected photo resolution (30MP, 24MP, 20MP, 16MP, 12MP, 10MP, 8MP, 7MP-Wide, 5MP, 3MP).
4. Press the MENU button to exit the menu without making a selection.

Quality
The Photo Quality function determines the level of compression the camcorder uses when saving photos to a memory card.

1. In Photo Mode press the MENU button.

2. Select ‘Quality’ using the UP or DOWN buttons and press the
   RECORD/OK button to enter the ‘Quality’ submenu.

3. Press the UP or DOWN buttons to select the required quality option (Super Fine, Fine, Normal), and press the RECORD/OK button to confirm your selected image option. Super Fine uses the least amount of compression for saving, and as a result produces a higher photo quality.

4. Press the MENU button to exit the menu without making a selection.

Sharpness
This function adjusts the visible detail of a photograph.

1. In Photo Mode, press the MENU button.
2. Select ‘Sharpness’ using the UP or DOWN buttons and press the RECORD/OK button to enter the ‘Sharpness’ submenu.
3. Press the UP or DOWN buttons to navigate the menu and press the RECORD/OK button to confirm how sharp you would like your photograph to be (Sharp, Normal, Soft).
4. Press the MENU button to exit the menu without making a selection.

White Balance
White Balance changes the color of light in your pictures, making it seem warmer or cooler depending on how the light you’re shooting in affects the frame.

1. In Photo Mode press the MENU button.
2. Select ‘White Balance’ using the UP or DOWN buttons and press the RECORD/OK button to enter the ‘White Balance’ submenu.
3. Press the UP or DOWN buttons to navigate the menu and press the RECORD/OK button to confirm your selected setting (Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Tungsten).
4. Press the MENU button to exit the menu without making a selection.

ISO
This function adjusts the light sensitivity in your photograph.

1. In Photo Mode press the MENU button.

2. Select ‘ISO’ using the UP or DOWN buttons and press the
   RECORD/OK button to enter the ‘ISO’ submenu.

3. Press the UP or DOWN buttons to navigate the menu and press the RECORD/OK button to confirm your selected ISO (Auto, 100, 200, 400).

4. Press the MENU button to exit the menu without making a selection.

Exposure
This function adjusts the frame brightness in your video.

1. In Photo Mode press the MENU button.
2. Select ‘Exposure’ using the UP or DOWN buttons and press the RECORD/OK button to enter the ‘Exposure’ submenu.
3. Press the UP or DOWN buttons to navigate the menu and press the RECORD/OK button to confirm your selected exposure mode (+3, +2, +1, 0, -1, -2, -3).
4. Press the MENU button to exit the menu without making a selection.

Self Timer
This function determines the time delay before a photograph is captured. This setting can be used by photographers to take photographs of themselves.

1. In Photo Mode press the MENU button.
2. Select ‘Self Timer’ using the UP or DOWN buttons and press the RECORD/OK button to enter the ‘Self Timer’ submenu.
3. Press the UP or DOWN buttons to navigate the menu and press the RECORD/OK button to confirm your selected option (Off, 2 Seconds, 5 Seconds, 10 Seconds).
4. Press the MENU button to exit the menu without making a selection.

Photo Burst
This function allows to you capture 3 consecutive photos with one click of the PHOTO button.

1. In Photo Mode press the MENU button.
2. Select ‘Photo Burst’ using the UP or DOWN buttons and press the RECORD/OK button to enter the ‘Photo Burst’ submenu.
3. Press the UP or DOWN buttons to navigate the menu and press the RECORD/OK button to confirm your selected setting (Single, 3-Photo Burst).
4. Press the MENU button to exit the menu without making a selection.

Color Effect
This function sets the color filter effect of a photo.

1. In Photo Mode press the MENU button.
2. Select ‘Color Effect’ using the UP or DOWN buttons and press the RECORD/OK button to enter the ‘Color Effect’ submenu.
3. Press the UP or DOWN buttons to navigate the menu and press the RECORD/OK button to confirm your selected filter (Normal, B & W, Sepia, Red, Green, Blue, Sunset, Warm, Cool, Over Exposure, IR, Binary, Vivid, Undertone, Dog Eye, Aibao, Gothic, Japan Style, LOMO, Negative).
4. Press the MENU button to exit the menu without making a selection.

Anti-Shake
This function enables photo capture in high speed and low-light by electronically minimizing motion blur and reducing camera shake.

1. In Photo Mode press the MENU button.
2. Select ‘Anti-Shaker’ using the UP or DOWN buttons and press the RECORD/OK button to enter the ‘Anti-Shake’ submenu.
3. Press the UP or DOWN buttons to navigate the menu and press the RECORD/OK button to confirm your selected option (On, Off).
4. Press the MENU button to exit the menu without making a selection.

Scene Mode
This function adjusts the camera’s settings to predetermined values that will produce the best image for that selected scene.

1. In Photo Mode press the MENU button.
2. Select ‘Scene Mode’ using the UP or DOWN buttons and press the RECORD/OK button to enter the ‘Scene Mode’ submenu.
3. Press the UP or DOWN buttons to navigate the menu and press the RECORD/OK button to confirm your selected option (Auto, Night, Portrait, Landscape, Backlight, Sport, Party, Beach, High Sensitivity).
4. Press the MENU button to exit the menu without making a selection.

Face Detection
This function allows you to set your camera to detect faces in a scene and adjust your camera’s setting for the most optimal picture. You can also enable your camera to capture a photo once a smile is detected on the faces in a scene.

1. In Photo Mode press the MENU button.
2. Select ‘Face Detection’ using the UP or DOWN buttons and press the RECORD/OK button to enter the ‘Face Detection’ submenu.
3. Press the UP or DOWN buttons to navigate the menu and press the RECORD/OK button to confirm your selected option (On, Off). The On setting will enable Face Detection.
4. Press the MENU button to exit the menu without making a selection.

Smile Captur
This function allows you to set your camera to detect smiles in a scene and for it to capture a photo automatically.

1. In Photo Mode press the MENU button.
2. Select ‘Smile Capture’ using the UP or DOWN buttons and press the RECORD/OK button to enter the ‘Smile Capture’ submenu.
3. Press the UP or DOWN buttons to navigate the menu and press the RECORD/OK button to confirm your selected option (On, Off). The Smile Detect setting will enable your camera to capture a photo once a smile is detected on the faces in a scene.
4. Press the MENU button to exit the menu without making a selection.

Beauty Filter
This feature applies a filter effect on the people in the scene.

1. In Photo Mode press the MENU button.
2. Select ‘Beauty Filter’ using the UP or DOWN buttons and press the RECORD/OK button to enter the ‘Beauty Filter’ submenu.
3. Press the UP or DOWN buttons to navigate the menu and press the RECORD/OK button to confirm your selected option (On, Off).
4. Press the MENU button to exit the menu without making a selection.

Alternatively, your camcorder’s menus can be navigated via the touch screen.

Playback Mode
Videos and photos captured on your camcorder can be easily played back.

1. Press the UP or DOWN buttons to cycle through the captured videos and photos stored on the memory card.
2. When viewing a photo push the ZOOM button to the right and it will zoom in on the picture on the screen. While zoomed in, press the RECORD button to change the function of the ZOOM button, now use the UP, DOWN and ZOOM buttons to move the image on the screen. Use the touch screen to navigate while zoomed in.
3. Press the RECORD button again to change the function of the ZOOM button back to ZOOM.
4. Use the UP or DOWN buttons to move the image on the screen.

Power the camcorder on and press the MODE button to switch to Playback Mode. In Playback Mode the following options are available

Delete
This function is used to delete photos and videos. Photos and videos can be deleted singly or all at once.

1. In Playback Mode press the MENU button, and use the UP or DOWN buttons to select ‘Delete’. Press the RECORD/OK button to enter the ‘Delete’ submenu.
2. Press the UP or DOWN buttons to navigate the menu and press the RECORD/OK button for your selected setting (This Image, All).
3. Press the MENU button to exit the menu without deleting any pictures or videos.

Protect
This function protects the photo/video file. The file will be protected from being deleted accidentally. Files must be unprotected to be deleted.

1. In Playback Mode press the MENU button, and use the UP or DOWN buttons to select ‘Protect’ and press the RECORD/OK button to enter the ‘Protect’ submenu.
2. Press the UP or DOWN buttons to navigate the menu and press the RECORD/OK button to confirm your selected setting (Lock This, Unlock This, Lock All, Unlock All).
3. Press the MENU button to exit the menu without protecting any pictures or videos.

Rotate
This function is used to rotate images.

1. In Playback Mode press the MENU button, and use the UP or DOWN buttons to select ‘Rotate’. Press the RECORD/OK button to enter the ‘Rotate’ submenu.
2. Press the UP or DOWN buttons to navigate the menu and press the RECORD/OK button for your selected setting (90°, 180°, 270°).
3. Press the MENU button to exit the menu without rotating the current picture.

Slideshow
Photographs can be viewed as a slideshow on the camcorder.

1. In Playback Mode press the MENU, and use the UP or DOWN buttons to select ‘Slideshow’ Press the RECORD/OK button to enter the ‘Slideshow’ submenu.
2. Press the UP or DOWN buttons to navigate the menu and press the RECORD/OK button to confirm your selected setting (3 Seconds, 5 Seconds, 10 Seconds).
3. Once the time duration has been chosen, the slideshow will start playing.
4. Press the RECORD button to stop the slideshow.
5. To exit the ‘Slideshow’ submenu, press the MENU button.

Video Playback
Videos can be played back and viewed on your camcorder.

1. In Playback Mode, press the UP or DOWN buttons to select the video file for playback.
2. Press the RECORD/OK button to start playing the video. Press the RECORD/OK button a second time to stop the video.
3. During playback, push the ZOOM button (left or right) to raise and lower the volume of the video.
4. During playback, press the PHOTO button to pause the video, press it again to resume playing.

Alternatively, your camcorder’s menus can be navigated via the touch screen.

Setup Menu
Basic settings can be changed in the Setup menu. These include date & time, language and sound options. Power the camera on and press the MODE button, or press the icon in the top left hand corner of the touch screen to switch to setup mode. A menu will display on the screen.

Language
This function allows you to set the camcorder’s interface language.

1. In Setup Mode use the UP or DOWN buttons to select ‘Language’ and press the RECORD/OK button to enter the ‘Language’ submenu.
2. Press the UP or DOWN buttons to select your desired language. Then press the RECORD/OK button to confirm your selection.
3. Press the MENU button to exit the menu without making a selection.

Date and Time
This function allows you to set the current Date and Time on your recorded video clips and captured photos.

1. In Setup Mode use the UP or DOWN buttons to select ‘Date and Time’ and press the RECORD/OK button to enter the ‘Date and Time’ submenu.
2. Press the UP or DOWN buttons to select your desired setting (Date and Time Stamp On, Date and Time Stamp Off, Date and Time Set), then press the RECORD/OK button to confirm your selection.
3. To set the current date and time, select ‘Date and Time Set’ and press the RECORD/OK button to enter the date and time set submenu.
4. Press the RECORD/OK button to switch between year, month, day, hour, minute and second.
5. Once highlighted on your desired field, press the UP or DOWN buttons to cycle through numbers.
6. Once completed with all of the fields, press the RECORD/OK button to confirm the changes.
7. Press the MENU button to exit the menu without making a selection.

Auto Power Off
This function sets the duration of time in which the camcorder will wait with no user input before automatically powering off.

1. In Setup Mode use the UP or DOWN buttons to navigate and select ‘Auto Power Off’ and press the RECORD/OK button to enter the ‘Auto Power Off’ submenu.
2. Press the UP or DOWN buttons to navigate the menu and press the RECORD/OK button to confirm your selected setting (Off, 1 Minute, 3 Minutes, 5 Minutes).
3. Press the MENU button to exit the menu without making a selection.

Beep Sound
This function can turn the sound the camcorder makes after pressing a button, on or off.

1. In Setup Mode, use the UP or DOWN buttons to select ‘Beep Sound’ and press the RECORD/OK button to enter the ‘Beep Sound’ submenu.
2. Press the UP or DOWN buttons to select your desired setting (On, Off), Then press the RECORD/OK button to confirm your selection.
3. Press the MENU button to exit the menu without making a selection.

Frequency
This function sets the frequency of the camcorder from 50Hz to 60Hz. Please check the frequency of your location and set accordingly.

1. In Setup Mode use the UP or DOWN buttons to select ‘Frequency’ and press the RECORD/OK button to enter the ‘Frequency’ submenu.
2. Press the UP or DOWN buttons to select your desired frequency. Then press the RECORD/OK button to confirm your selection (60Hz, 50Hz). The default frequency for the United States is 60Hz.
3. Press the MENU button to exit the menu without making a selection.

Format Memory Card
The format setting erases all photos, videos and data stored on your memory card.

1. In Setup Mode use the UP or DOWN buttons to select ‘Format Memory Card’ and press the RECORD/OK button to enter the submenu.
2. Press the UP or DOWN buttons to navigate the menu and press the RECORD/OK button for your selected setting (Yes, No).
3. Press the MENU button to exit the menu without making a selection.
   NOTE : This will delete all of your media and cannot be undone.

Restore Default Settings
Factory default settings can be restored in this menu. This function will not delete the media stored on the memory card, and will only restore all of the menu’s setting back to factory default settings.

1. In Setup Mode use the UP or DOWN buttons to select ‘Restore Default Settings’ and press the RECORD/OK button to enter the ‘Restore Default Settings’ submenu.
2. Press the UP or DOWN buttons to navigate the menu and press the RECORD/OK button to confirm your selection (Yes, No).
3. Press the MENU button to exit the menu without making a selection.

Touch Screen Calibration
The LCD touch screen can be calibrated by following these steps.

1. In Setup Mode use the UP or DOWN buttons to select ‘Touch Screen Calibration’ and press the RECORD/OK button to start calibrating the screen.
2. There will be a small plus sign that then shows in the bottom left corner of the screen, try to touch the plus sign as close to center as possible.
3. After touching that plus sign you will be prompted to touch 4 more plus signs, one in each of the remaining three corners and one in the center of the screen.
4. After touching the last plus sign, the calibration will be complete.
5. You can perform the touch screen calibration as many times as needed.

Alternatively, your camcorder’s menus can be navigated via the touch screen.

Appendix

Technical Specifications

• f=7.5m
• F/3.2
• 37mm Front

Threading for Lens Accessory Attachments

Zoom| 16X Digital Zoom
Image Sensor| 5MP CMOS Sensor
Shutter| Electronic
Anti-Shake Image Stabilization
Pixels (photo)| JPEG : 30MP

• 24MP
• 20MP
• 16M
• 12MP
• 10MP
• 8MP
• 7MP
• 5MP
• 3MP

Pixels (video)| AVI : 1080p

• 720
• VGA

ISO Sensitivity| Auto

• 10
• 200
• 400

LCD Monitor| 3.0 Inch IPS High Resolution Touch Screen LCD
Assistive Light| Infrared LED (for shooting in dark scenery)
Power Saving

Mode

| OFF

• 1 Minute
• 3 Minutes
• 5 Minutes

White Balance Control| Auto

• Daylight
• Cloudy
• Fluorescent
• Tungsten

**Scene Modes**| Auto

• Night
• Portrait
• Landscape
• Backlight
• Sport
• Party
• Beach
• High Sensitivity

Special Features| Photo Burst

• Face Detection
• Color Filters
• Anti-Shake

Accessory Shoe

Mount

| Yes, for external MIC or Assistive Lighting
Recording Media| S
SDHC; Maximum : 128GB
**I/O Ports| ** 5-pin Mini USB 2.
3.5mm Microphone Input
Power| NP-40; 3.7v, 1500mAH
Dimensions| 4.96 x 2.36 x 2.32 in.
9.9 oz.

• Minolta is a registered trademark of JMM Lee Properties, LLC
• and is used in the United States by Elite Brands Inc. under license.
• 40 Wall Street, 61st Floor, New York, NY 10005 USA
• Tel : 800-441-1100 www.minoltadigital.com
•  www.elitebrands.com
• Copyright © 2023 Elite Brands Inc.
• If you’re having difficulties with your camera, or would like further assistance, please call our toll-free technical support hotline at 800-441-1100. Please be sure to have your camera handy when calling.

References

• Elite Brands Inc.
• Elite Brands Inc.
• Minolta Digital
• Minolta Digital

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