MINOLTA MN4KPRO 4K 60 FPS Ultra HD 64 MP Autofocus Pro Camcorder Kit User Manual

MINOLTA MN4KPRO 4K 60 FPS Ultra HD 64 MP Autofocus Pro Camcorder Kit

Specifications

• Model: Minolta MN4KPRO Camcorder
• Copyright: All rights reserved
• FCC Compliance: Part 15
• RF Radiation Exposure Limits: FCC compliant
• SAR Standard Value: 1.6 W/Kg
• CE Mark: Class B product

Product Usage Instructions

Safety and Handling Precautions

1. Ensure you use the correct battery type and a fully charged battery to prevent the lens from getting stuck.
2. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions and keep them out of the reach of children to prevent swallowing.
3. Stop using the battery if its color changes or shape is twisted.

Camcorder Interface

The camcorder interface consists of the following components:

1. Hot Shoe Mount
2. LCD Screen
3. Memory Card Slot
4. Playback Button
5. Mode Button
6. Menu Button
7. Power | OK Button
8. Battery
9. Record Button
10. Shutter Button
11. Display Button
12. OK | Up | Down | Left | Right Buttons
13. Charging Indicator LED
14. Status Indicator LED

Handheld Stabilizer

The handheld stabilizer includes the following features:

1. Shutter/Record Button
2. Zoom Button
3. Hot Shoe Mount
4. Zoom Buttons
5. Jack Door
6. USB Charging Port
7. Microphone Port
8. HDMI Port
9. Lens Hood
10. Camcorder Lens
11. Handheld Stabilizer Screw Lock

Button Function Description

No information provided in the user manual.

FAQs

• Q: Can I use any battery type with the camcorder?
  • A: No, it is important to use the correct battery type specified in the manual to prevent any issues.
• Q: How should I dispose of used batteries?
  • A: Follow the instructions provided for proper disposal of used batteries.
• Q: Is the camcorder compatible with external microphones?
  • A: Yes, the camcorder has a dedicated microphone port for external microphone connectivity.
• Q: Can I charge the camcorder via USB?
  • A: Yes, the camcorder has a USB charging port for convenient charging.
• Q: What is the purpose of the hot shoe mount?
  • A: The hot shoe mount allows you to attach accessories, such as an external flash or microphone, to the camcorder.

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About this Manual Congratulations on purchasing the Minolta MN4KPRO Camcorder!
The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice. Note that the differ
somewhat from the screens and configuration of the actual camcorder.

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

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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

Camcorder Information Do not disassemble or attempt to service the camcorder yourself. Do not expose the camcorder to moisture, or extreme temperatures. Allow the camcorder to warm up when moving from cold to warm temperatures. Do not touch and put pressure on the camcorder 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 camcorder while you are walking, driving or riding a vehicle. Please handle the camcorder 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 camcorder before installing or removing the battery. Use only the provided batteries or type of battery and charger that came with your camcorder. 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 camcorder is used for an extended period of time, it is normal for the camcorder body to feel warm. Download all pictures and remove the battery from the camcorder if you are going to store the camcorder for a long period of time.

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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 mediately 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 camcorder.

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1.1 Camcorder Interface

1. Hot Shoe Mount 2. LCD Screen 3. Memory Card Slot 4. Playback Button
5. Mode Button
6. Menu Button 7. Power | OK

8. Battery 9. Record Button 10. Shutter Button
11. Display Button 12. OK | Up | Down | Left | Right Buttons 13. Charging Indicator LED 14. Status Indicator LED

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1. Handheld Stabilizer Shutter/Record Button 2. Handheld Stabilizer Zoom Button 3. Handheld Stabilizer Hot Shoe Mount 4. Zoom Buttons
5. Jack Door
6. USB Charging Port

7. Microphone Port
8.HDMI Port
9. Lens Hood 10. Camcorder Lens 11. Handheld Stabilizer Screw Lock

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1.2 Button Function Description

Function

Description

Press and hold for 3 seconds to power on, press

and hold for 3 seconds to power off.

Power

In Video and Photo: Tap once to turn the LED

light on and off.

In Menu: Press to confirm selected setting.

Mode

Tap to enter the mode selection menu.

Menu Zoom Shutter

Tap to access and exit all menus and submenus.
In Video and Photo: Press the + to zoom-in. Press the to zoom-out. In Menu: Press to go to the previous or next setting option. In Playback: Press to go to the previous or next video. While playing a video, press and hold to
fast forward and rewind.
In Photo: Half-press to focus the image. Press to capture a photo. In Video: Half-press and hold to focus the image while recording.

Record

In Video: Tap to start/stop recording video.

OK Left Right

In Menu: Press to confirm selected setting. In Playback: Press to start playing a recorded video, press again to pause.
In Menu: Press to navigate menus and submenus. In Playback: Press to go to the previous stored file. Press and hold to rewind a playing video.
In Menu: Press to navigate menus and submenus.
In Playback: Press to go to the next stored file. Press and hold to fast forward a playing video.

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Up
Down Display LED Light

In Video and Photo: Press and hold to activate the Wi-Fi, press again to turn Wi-Fi off. In Menu: Press to navigate menus and submenus. In Playback: Press to increase playback volume during video playback.
In Menu: Press to navigate menus and submenus. In Playback: Press to decrease playback volume during video playback.
In Photo and Video: Tap to turn off the icons on the screen, tap again to turn the display off, tap a third time to turn on the display with the icons.
LED light to aid with vision and recording in darkness.

Tripod Mount

Mount port for attaching to a tripod.

Memory Card Door
Lens

Door to cover storage slot for inserting the battery and a memory card.
Front capture device for all video and photo.

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2. First Use
2.1Inserting 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 LCD screen door to access the memory card door. 2. Open the memory card door by sliding up on the door tab until it is open fully. 3. 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. 4. Close the memory card door by sliding it down from the door tab. 5. To remove the memory card, simply push in and the card will eject 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.

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2.2 Installing the Battery
Insert the lithium-ion battery into the battery slot at the rear of the camcorder with the metal contacts facing the rear of the camcorder. Take special note of the ridges on the sides of the battery and the on the body of the camcorder, these ridges need to line up to install the battery correctly. The battery can only inserted one way. Mount the battery as shown and push in and up until it locks into place.

To remove the battery, slide the battery lock tab on the bottom of the camcorder in the direction of the arrow. While holding battery lock tab open, slide the battery down and then pull it out away from the rear of the camcorder.

2.3Charging the Battery
Connect your camcorder to the included AC adaptor with the USB cable provided for charging. Open the jack door on the side of the camcorder to access the charging port. Insert the small end of the USB plug into the
The LED charging indicator light will light up red while charging and will turn off when charging is complete. Please note: the camcorder can only be charged from the USB port on the side of the camcorder.
2.4 Powering the Camcorder On/Off
Press and hold the POWER button for 3 seconds to power the camcorder on. To power the camcorder off, press and hold the POWER button for 3 seconds. The camcorder will automatically power on and off when the screen

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message will display on the screen and it will automatically shut down within a few seconds to prevent memory corruption or loss.
2.5Switching Modes
Press the MODE button to view the different mode options. Press the ZOOM, UP, DOWN, LEFT or RIGHT buttons navigate the mode selection page and press the OK or POWER buttons to enter that mode. The corresponding mode will be displayed in the top left corner of the screen.
2.6 LCD Screen Rotation
° of total rotation. See the diagram below for the LCD screen rotation angles.

2.7 Connecting to a Computer
Your camcorder can connect to a computer to transfer photo and video files
for viewing and editing, or the camcorder can be used as a web cam. To
connect the camcorder to your computer, open the jack door on the side of

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the camcorder to access the USB port. Insert the small end of the USB plug to the USB port on your
computer. show three options Charging Mode where you can use the camcorder

files stored on the memory card from your computer and

where

the camcorder can be used as a web cam. Use the UP or DOWN buttons to

navigate the menu and press the OK or POWER buttons to enter your

selected mode.

2.8Connecting to a TV
The camcorder can also be connected to a TV. When connected, the camcorder screen will turn off and the camcorder playback mode will be shown on the TV. Use the TV as the camcorder screen. To connect the camcorder to your TV, open the jack door on the side of the camcorder to access the HDMI port. Insert the small end of the HDMI plug into the
nto the HDMI port on your TV. Then turn on the camcorder and it will be ready for use.

2.9 Using the Zoom Function
This camcorder has a digital zoom function. To operate the zoom function,
press the back of the ZOOM button to zoom in closer to the subject, and press the front of the ZOOM button to zoom in closer to the subject. The zoom magnification level will be displayed on the LCD screen.

2.10 Using the LED Light
This camcorder has a built-in LED light giving you the ability to capture photos
and videos in a dark environment.

In Photo or Video mode, press the POWER button once to enable the LED light. To disable the light, press the POWER button again.

2.11 Attaching External Accessories
There are a number of external accessories that are included with the
camcorder. The types of accessories, their purpose and how they attach to
the camcorder can be found below.

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2.11.1 Handheld Stabilizer

The handheld stabilizer allows you to capture hard angle shots with ease. The built-in ZOOM and SHUTTER buttons allow you to record videos and capture images while using the stabilizer. Follow the steps below to mount the handheld stabilizer to the camcorder. 1. Remove the hot shoe tab from the top of the camcorder. 2. Place the stabilizer on the top of the camcorder and align the mounting tab
with the hot shoe mount. 3. Slowly slide the stabilizer mounting tab into the hot shoe mount while
making sure that the rear of the stabilizer is aligned with the USB port on the back of the camcorder, until you hear an audible click. 4. Rotate the locking screw on the stabilizer, located right above the mounting tab, clockwise until tight. Make sure not to overtighten the screw as this may result in damage. 5. While attached to the camcorder, the ZOOM and SHUTTER buttons on the stabilizer will work to control video recording and image capture. The controls on the camcorder will also work while the stabilizer is attached. 6. To remove the stabilizer, rotate the locking screw counter clockwise until loose, then press down on the locking tab, located on the camcorder at the back of the stabilizer, and slowly slide the stabilizer off the camcorder until free. Use caution to make sure your finger does not get pinched between the camcorder and stabilizer.

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2.11.2 Lens Hood

The lens hood is used to reduce the amount of stray light entering the lens which can create lens flare and reduce contrast. Follow the steps below to attach the lens hood to the camcorder. 1. Align the mounting mark on the lens hood, indicated by the number 1 in
the image below, with the lower mounting mark on the camcorder, number 2 in the image below. 2. Slide the lens hood onto the camcorder so that the two mounting marks mentioned in the previous step are touching. 3. Rotate the lens hood in a clockwise direction until the mounting mark on the lens hood, number 1 in the image below, is lined up with the top mounting mark on the camcorder, number 3 in the image below.

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2.11.3 Video LED Light

The video LED Light gives you the ability to capture photos and videos in a dark environment.

To operate the video LED light, simply slide the power switch on the light to the On position, to turn it off, simply slide the power switch to the Off position.

To charge the video LED light, insert the small end of the USB plug into the

light

The LED

charging indicator light will light up red while charging and will turn off when

charging is complete.

The video LED light can be attached in a number of locations, it can be attached directly to the camcorder in the hot shoe mount, or it can be attached to any of the three mounting ports on the handheld stabilizer. Follow the steps below to attach the video LED light to the camcorder. 1. Slide the video LED light mounting tab into the mounting position on either
the camcorder or the handheld stabilizer. 2. Rotate the locking screw on the video LED light, located right above the
mounting tab, clockwise until tight. Make sure not to overtighten the screw as this may result in damage. 3. To remove the video LED light, rotate the locking screw counter clockwise until loose, then slide the video LED light out of the mounting position where it is attached.

2.11.4 Stereo Microphone The stereo microphone gives you the ability to capture better sound quality than through the camcorder. The microphone includes a foam wind-guard that helps block the sound of the wind.

To operate the stereo microphone, simply slide the power switch on the microphone to the Low position for low sensitivity, or to the High position for high sensitivity, to turn it off, simply slide the power switch to the Off position.

To charge the video Insert the small end of the USB plug into the

microphone

o the included AC adaptor. The LED

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charging indicator light will light up red while charging and will turn off when charging is complete.

To attach the wind-guard, simply slide the foam wind-guard onto the microphone. The stereo microphone can be attached in a number of locations, it can be attached directly to the camcorder in the hot shoe mount, or it can be attached to any of the three mounting ports on the handheld stabilizer. Follow the steps below to attach the video LED light to the camcorder. 1. Slide the stereo microphone mounting tab into the mounting position on
either the camcorder or the accessories. 2. Rotate the locking screw on the stereo microphone, located right above
the mounting tab, clockwise until tight. Make sure not to overtighten the screw as this may result in damage. 3. Plug the cable that is attached to the stereo microphone into the microphone port on the camcorder located under the jack door located on the side of the camcorder. 4.

5. To remove the stereo microphone, rotate the locking screw counter clockwise until loose, then slide the stereo microphone out of the mounting position where it is attached.

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2.12 Remote Control

1. Power 2. Up | Zoom In 3. Right 4. OK 5. Record 6. Playback 7. Mode 8. LED Light 9. Left 10. Down | Zoom Out 11. Shutter 12. Menu

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Using the Camcorder

3.1 Video Recording
Power the camcorder on and it will be ready to record clips right away. You

may press the MODE button to access the mode selection menu to switch to

another mode. A camcorder icon will appear in the top left 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 at the bottom of

the screen. This indicates the recorded video time elapsed.

4. Press the PHOTO button to pause and resume recording. Press the

RECORD button to stop recording.

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e RECORD

button to start recording. Half-pressing the SHUTTER button without

releasing will allow the camcorder to refocus the scene while recording.

6. The recorded video files will automatically save onto the inserted memory

card.

3.1.1 Movie Size (Resolution)

Your camcorder has a number of preset resolutions.

1. In Video Mode press the MENU button.

2. Select

using the ZOOM, UP or DOWN buttons and press

the OK or POWER buttons to enter the

submenu.

3. Push the ZOOM, UP or DOWN buttons to navigate the menu and press the OK or POWER buttons to confirm your selected setting (4K60FPS, 4K30FPS, 2.7K30FPS, 1080P60FPS, 1080P30FPS, 720P120FPS,

720P60FPS, 720P30FPS). A higher resolution and faster frames per

second rate will produce a higher quality and larger video file.

4. Press the MODE button to exit the submenu or press the MENU button to

exit the settings screen.

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3.1.2 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

using the ZOOM, UP or DOWN buttons and press

the OK or POWER buttons to enter the

submenu.

3. Push the ZOOM, UP or DOWN to navigate the menu and press the OK or POWER buttons to confirm your selected setting (Auto, Sunny, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent).

4. Press the MODE button to exit the submenu or press the MENU button to

exit the settings screen.

3.1.3 Exposure

This function adjusts the frame brightness in your video.

1. In Video Mode press the MENU button.

2. Select

using the ZOOM, UP or DOWN and press the OK or

POWER buttons to enter the

submenu.

3. Push the ZOOM, UP or DOWN to navigate the menu and press the OK or POWER buttons to confirm your selected exposure mode (-3, -2, -1, 0, +1, +2, +3).

4. Press the MODE button to exit the submenu or press the MENU button to

exit the settings screen.

3.1.4 Metering Metering mode refers to the way in which a camcorder determines the
appropriate exposure (quantity of light reaching the camcorder lens). Spot
metering will only base the exposure setting on a very small area of the
scene. Center metering will use the light from the center of the LCD and the
Multi setting measures the light at several points on the screen.
1. In Video Mode press the MENU button. 2. Select Metering using the ZOOM, UP or DOWN buttons and press
the OK or POWER buttons to enter the Metering submenu. 3. Push the ZOOM, UP or DOWN buttons to navigate the menu and press
the OK or POWER buttons to confirm your selected exposure mode

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(Average, Center, Spot, Matrix).

4. Press the MODE button to exit the submenu or press the MENU button to

exit the settings screen.

3.1.5 Sharpness
This function adjusts the visible detail of a video.
1. In Video Mode press the MENU button. 2. Select Sharpness using the ZOOM, UP or DOWN buttons and press the
OK or POWER buttons to enter the Sharpness submenu.
3. Push the ZOOM, UP or DOWN to navigate the menu and press the OK or POWER buttons to confirm your selected setting (Hard, Normal, Soft).
4. Press the MODE button to exit the submenu or press the MENU button to
exit the settings screen.

3.1.6 Video Quality The Video Quality function determines the level of compression the
camcorder uses when saving videos to the memory card.
1. In Video Mode press the MENU button. 2. Select Video Quality using the ZOOM, UP or DOWN buttons and press
the OK or POWER buttons to enter the Video Quality submenu. 3. Push the ZOOM, UP or DOWN to navigate the menu and press the OK or
POWER buttons to confirm your selected setting (Super Fine, Fine, Normal).
4. Press the MODE button to exit the submenu or press the MENU button to exit the settings screen.

3.1.7 ISO
This function adjusts the light sensitivity in your video.
1. In Video Mode press the MENU button. 2. Select ISO using the ZOOM, UP or DOWN buttons and press the OK or
POWER buttons to enter the ISO submenu.
3. Push the ZOOM, UP or DOWN to navigate the menu and press the OK or POWER buttons to confirm your selected setting (Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400).
4. Press the MODE button to exit the submenu or press the MENU button to

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exit the settings screen.

3.1.8 Time Stamp
This setting allows you to imprint a date & time onto your captured image files.
Once an image file is captured with the imprint, the imprint cannot be
removed.
1. In Video Mode press the MENU button. 2. Select Time Stamp using the ZOOM, UP or DOWN buttons. 3. Press the OK or POWER buttons to turn Time Stamp on or off. When the

heck mark is displayed, the feature is off. 4. Press the MENU button to exit the settings screen.

3.1.9 Record Audio This function allows you to turn audio recording in video and loop recording
modes on and off. If this setting is set to off, any videos recorded in video and
loop recording modes will not have any audio.
1. In Video Mode press the MENU button. 2. Select Record Audio using the ZOOM, UP or DOWN buttons. 3. Press the OK or POWER buttons to turn Record Audio on or off. When
ck mark is displayed, the feature is on, when the

4. Press the MENU button to exit the settings screen.

3.1.10 Motion Detection This setting automatically begins recording if movement is detected in front of the camcorder lens. Once recording, the camcorder will stop recording if no further movement is detected within a 30-second period of the last movement registered. You may also manually stop recording anytime by pressing the RECORD button during a recording or pause the recording by pressing the PHOTO button. If the recording is stopped manually, then the Motion Detection feature will be turned off and will need to be reactivated. 1. In Video Mode press the MENU button. 2. Select Motion Detection using the ZOOM, UP or DOWN buttons and
press the OK or POWER buttons to enter the Motion Detection submenu.

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3. Push the ZOOM, UP or DOWN to navigate the menu and press the OK or POWER buttons to confirm your selected setting (Off, Low, Medium, High).

4. Press the MODE button to exit the submenu or press the MENU button to

exit the settings screen.

icon in the bottom right corner of the touch screen to change chosen settings.

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3.2 Slow Motion Recording
Videos recorded in slow motion are recorded at a much higher frames per

second and when played back, the videos show movement at a much slower

rate.

To switch to Slow Motion mode power the camera on and press the MODE button, then using the LEFT or RIGHT buttons, select Slow Motion and press the OK or POWER buttons to enter Slow Motion mode. A camcorder icon will appear in the top left corner of the screen when you are in Slow Motion 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 at the bottom of

the screen. This indicates the recorded video time elapsed.

4. Press the PHOTO button to pause and resume recording. Press the

RECORD button to stop recording.

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RECORD

button to start recording. Half-pressing the SHUTTER button without

releasing will allow the camcorder to refocus the scene while recording.

6. The recorded video files will automatically save onto the inserted memory

card.

3.2.1 Slow Motion Rate This function allows you to set the rate that the video is recorded in. If you
choose 1080P 4X, your video will playback at ¼ speed and if you choose
1080P 2X, then your video will playback at ½ speed.
1. In Slow Motion Mode press the MENU button. 2. Select Slow Motion Rate using the ZOOM, UP or DOWN buttons and
press the OK or POWER buttons to enter the Slow Motion Rate submenu.
3. Push the ZOOM, UP or DOWN buttons to navigate the menu and press the OK or POWER buttons to confirm your selected setting (1080P 4X,

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1080P 2X, 720P 8X, 720P 4X).

4. Press the MODE button to exit the submenu or press the MENU button to

exit the settings screen.

3.2.2 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 Slow Motion Mode press the MENU button.

2. Select

using the ZOOM, UP or DOWN buttons and press

the OK or POWER buttons to enter the

submenu.

3. Push the ZOOM, UP or DOWN to navigate the menu and press the OK or POWER buttons to confirm your selected setting (Auto, Sunny, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent).

4. Press the MODE button to exit the submenu or press the MENU button to

exit the settings screen.

3.2.3 Exposure

This function adjusts the frame brightness in your video.

1. In Slow Motion Mode press the MENU button.

2. Select

using the ZOOM, UP or DOWN and press the OK or

POWER buttons to enter the

submenu.

3. Push the ZOOM, UP or DOWN to navigate the menu and press the OK or POWER buttons to confirm your selected exposure mode (-3, -2, -1, 0, +1, +2, +3).

4. Press the MODE button to exit the submenu or press the MENU button to

exit the settings screen.

3.2.4 Metering Metering mode refers to the way in which a camcorder determines the appropriate exposure (quantity of light reaching the camcorder lens). Spot metering will only base the exposure setting on a very small area of the scene. Center metering will use the light from the center of the LCD and the Multi setting measures the light at several points on the screen.

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1. In Slow Motion Mode press the MENU button. 2. Select Metering using the ZOOM, UP or DOWN buttons and press
the OK or POWER buttons to enter the Metering submenu.

3. Push the ZOOM, UP or DOWN buttons to navigate the menu and press

the OK or POWER buttons to confirm your selected exposure mode (Average, Center, Spot, Matrix).

4. Press the MODE button to exit the submenu or press the MENU button to

exit the settings screen.

3.2.5 Sharpness
This function adjusts the visible detail of a video.
1. In Slow Motion Mode press the MENU button. 2. Select Sharpness using the ZOOM, UP or DOWN buttons and press the
OK or POWER buttons to enter the Sharpness submenu.
3. Push the ZOOM, UP or DOWN to navigate the menu and press the OK or POWER buttons to confirm your selected setting (Hard, Normal, Soft).
4. Press the MODE button to exit the submenu or press the MENU button to
exit the settings screen.

3.2.6 Video Quality
The Video Quality function determines the level of compression the
camcorder uses when saving videos to the memory card.
1. In Slow Motion Mode press the MENU button. 2. Select Video Quality using the ZOOM, UP or DOWN buttons and press
the OK or POWER buttons to enter the Video Quality submenu.
3. Push the ZOOM, UP or DOWN to navigate the menu and press the OK or POWER buttons to confirm your selected setting (Super Fine, Fine, Normal).
4. Press the MODE button to exit the submenu or press the MENU button to
exit the settings screen.

3.2.7 Motion Detection This setting automatically begins recording if movement is detected in front of the camcorder lens. Once recording, the camcorder will stop recording if no

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further movement is detected within a 30-second period of the last movement

registered. You may also manually stop recording anytime by pressing the

RECORD button during a recording or pause the recording by pressing the

PHOTO button. If the recording is stopped manually, then the Motion

Detection feature will be turned off and will need to be reactivated.

1. In Slow Motion Mode press the MENU button. 2. Select Motion Detection using the ZOOM, UP or DOWN buttons and
press the OK or POWER buttons to enter the Motion Detection submenu.

3. Push the ZOOM, UP or DOWN to navigate the menu and press the OK or POWER buttons to confirm your selected setting (Off, Low, Medium, High).

4. Press the MODE button to exit the submenu or press the MENU button to

exit the settings screen.

right corner of the touch screen to change chosen settings.

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Loop Recording

This function allows you to set a maximum duration for each video clip

recorded.

To switch to Loop Recording mode power the camera on and press the MODE button, then using the LEFT or RIGHT buttons, select Slow Motion and press the OK or POWER buttons to enter Slow Motion mode. A camcorder icon will appear in the top left corner of the screen when you are in Slow Motion 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 at the bottom of

the screen. This indicates the recorded video time elapsed.

4. Press the PHOTO button to pause and resume recording. Press the

RECORD button to stop recording.

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RECORD

button to start recording. Half-pressing the SHUTTER button without

releasing will allow the camcorder to refocus the scene while recording.

6. The recorded video files will automatically save onto the inserted memory

card.

3.3.1 Movie Size (Resolution)

Your camcorder has a number of preset resolutions.

1. In Loop Recording Mode press the MENU button.

2. Select

using the ZOOM, UP or DOWN buttons and press

the OK or POWER buttons to enter the

submenu.

3. Push the ZOOM, UP or DOWN buttons to navigate the menu and press the OK or POWER buttons to confirm your selected setting (4K60FPS, 4K30FPS, 2.7K30FPS, 1080P60FPS, 1080P30FPS, 720P120FPS,

720P60FPS, 720P30FPS). A higher resolution and faster frames per

second rate will produce a higher quality and larger video file.

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4. Press the MODE button to exit the submenu or press the MENU button to

exit the settings screen.

3.3.2 Loop Duration
This function allows you to set a maximum duration for each video clip
recorded.
1. In Loop Recording Mode press the MENU button. 2. Select Loop Duration using the ZOOM, UP or DOWN buttons and press
the OK or POWER buttons to enter the Loop Duration submenu.
3. Push the ZOOM, UP or DOWN to navigate the menu and press the OK or POWER buttons to confirm your selected setting (2 Minutes, 3 Minutes, 5 Minutes).
4. Press the MODE button to exit the submenu or press the MENU button to
exit the settings screen.

3.3.3 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 Loop Recording Mode press the MENU button.

2. Select

using the ZOOM, UP or DOWN buttons and press

the OK or POWER buttons to enter the

submenu.

3. Push the ZOOM, UP or DOWN to navigate the menu and press the OK or POWER buttons to confirm your selected setting (Auto, Sunny, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent).

4. Press the MODE button to exit the submenu or press the MENU button to

exit the settings screen.

3.3.4 Exposure

This function adjusts the frame brightness in your video.

1. In Loop Recording Mode press the MENU button.

2. Select

using the ZOOM, UP or DOWN and press the OK or

POWER buttons to enter the

submenu.

3. Push the ZOOM, UP or DOWN to navigate the menu and press the OK or

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POWER buttons to confirm your selected exposure mode (-3, -2, -1, 0, +1,

+2, +3).

4. Press the MODE button to exit the submenu or press the MENU button to

exit the settings screen.

3.3.5 Metering Metering mode refers to the way in which a camcorder determines the
appropriate exposure (quantity of light reaching the camcorder lens). Spot
metering will only base the exposure setting on a very small area of the
scene. Center metering will use the light from the center of the LCD and the
Multi setting measures the light at several points on the screen. 1. In Loop Recording Mode press the MENU button. 2. Select Metering using the ZOOM, UP or DOWN buttons and press
the OK or POWER buttons to enter the Metering submenu. 3. Push the ZOOM, UP or DOWN buttons to navigate the menu and press
the OK or POWER buttons to confirm your selected exposure mode (Average, Center, Spot, Matrix).
4. Press the MODE button to exit the submenu or press the MENU button to exit the settings screen.

3.3.6 Sharpness
This function adjusts the visible detail of a video.
1. In Loop Recording Mode press the MENU button. 2. Select Sharpness using the ZOOM, UP or DOWN buttons and press the
OK or POWER buttons to enter the Sharpness submenu.
3. Push the ZOOM, UP or DOWN to navigate the menu and press the OK or POWER to confirm your selected setting (Hard, Normal, Soft).
4. Press the MODE button to exit the submenu or press the MENU button to
exit the settings screen.

3.3.7 Video Quality The Video Quality function determines the level of compression the camcorder uses when saving videos to the memory card. 1. In Loop Recording Mode press the MENU button.

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2. Select Video Quality using the ZOOM, UP or DOWN buttons and press the OK or POWER buttons to enter the Video Quality submenu.

3. Push the ZOOM, UP or DOWN to navigate the menu and press the OK or POWER buttons to confirm your selected setting (Super Fine, Fine, Normal).

4. Press the MODE button to exit the submenu or press the MENU button to

exit the settings screen.

3.3.8 ISO
This function adjusts the light sensitivity in your video.
1. In Loop Recording Mode press the MENU button. 2. Select ISO using the ZOOM, UP or DOWN buttons and press the OK or
POWER buttons to enter the ISO submenu.
3. Push the ZOOM, UP or DOWN to navigate the menu and press the OK or POWER buttons to confirm your selected setting (Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400).
4. Press the MODE button to exit the submenu or press the MENU button to
exit the settings screen.

3.3.9 Time Stamp This setting allows you to imprint a date & time onto your captured image files.
Once an image file is captured with the imprint, the imprint cannot be
removed.
1. In Loop Recording Mode press the MENU button. 2. Select Time Stamp using the ZOOM, UP or DOWN buttons. 3. Press the OK or POWER buttons to turn Time Stamp on or off. When the

thout a check mark is displayed, the feature is off. 4. Press the MENU button to exit the settings screen.

3.3.10 Record Audio This function allows you to turn audio recording in video and loop recording modes on and off. If this setting is set to off, any videos recorded in video and loop recording modes will not have any audio.

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1. In Loop Recording Mode press the MENU button. 2. Select Record Audio using the ZOOM, UP or DOWN buttons. 3. Press the OK or POWER buttons to turn Record Audio on or off. When

4. Press the MENU button to exit the settings screen.
3.3.11 Motion Detection This setting automatically begins recording if movement is detected in front of the camcorder lens. Once recording, the camcorder will stop recording if no further movement is detected within a 30-second period of the last movement registered. You may also manually stop recording anytime by pressing the RECORD button during a recording or pause the recording by pressing the PHOTO button. If the recording is stopped manually, then the Motion Detection feature will be turned off and will need to be reactivated. 1. In Loop Recording Mode press the MENU button. 2. Select Motion Detection using the ZOOM, UP or DOWN buttons and
press the OK or POWER buttons to enter the Motion Detection submenu. 3. Push the ZOOM, UP or DOWN to navigate the menu and press the OK or
POWER buttons to confirm your selected setting (Off, Low, Medium, High). 4. Press the MODE button to exit the submenu or press the MENU button to exit the settings screen.

right corner of the touch screen to change chosen settings.

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3.4 Time Lapse Recording
This feature allows you to capture long sequences of events in a much shorter

time period.

To switch to Time Lapse mode power the camera on and press the MODE button, then using the LEFT or RIGHT buttons, select Slow Motion and press the OK or POWER buttons to enter Slow Motion mode. A camcorder icon will appear in the top left corner of the screen when you are in Slow Motion 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 at the bottom of

the screen. This indicates the recorded video time elapsed.

4. Press the PHOTO button to pause and resume recording. Press the

RECORD button to stop recording.

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RECORD

button to start recording. Half-pressing the SHUTTER button without

releasing will allow the camcorder to refocus the scene while recording.

6. The recorded video files will automatically save onto the inserted memory

card.

3.4.1 Movie Size (Resolution)

Your camcorder has a number of preset resolutions.

1. In Time Lapse Mode press the MENU button.

2. Select

using the ZOOM, UP or DOWN buttons and press

the OK or POWER buttons to enter the

submenu.

3. Push the ZOOM, UP or DOWN buttons to navigate the menu and press the OK or POWER buttons to confirm your selected setting (4K, 2.7K, 1080P, 720P). A higher resolution and faster frames per second rate will

produce a higher quality and larger video file.

4. Press the MODE button to exit the submenu or press the MENU button to

exit the settings screen.

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3.4.2 Interval Duration

This function allows you to set the amount of time in between images.

1. In Time Lapse Mode press the MENU button. 2. Select Interval Duration using the ZOOM, UP or DOWN buttons and
press the OK or POWER buttons to enter the Interval Duration submenu.

3. Push the ZOOM, UP or DOWN to navigate the menu and press the OK or POWER buttons to confirm your selected setting (0.5 Seconds, 1 Second, 2 Seconds, 5 Seconds, 10 Seconds, 30 Seconds, 60 Seconds).

4. Press the MODE button to exit the submenu or press the MENU button to

exit the settings screen.

every 10 seconds and create a video combining all of the captured

images. See the table below for how long it will take to record 1 second

of video for each option;

Interval Duration Option

Length of time to record 1 second of video

0.5 Seconds

15 Seconds

1 Second

30 Seconds

2 Seconds

60 Seconds

5 Seconds

150 Seconds

10 Seconds

300 Seconds

30 Seconds

900 Seconds

60 Seconds

1,800 Seconds

3.4.3 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 Time Lapse Mode press the MENU button.

2. Select

using the ZOOM, UP or DOWN buttons and press

the OK or POWER buttons to enter the

submenu.

3. Push the ZOOM, UP or DOWN to navigate the menu and press the OK or POWER buttons to confirm your selected setting (Auto, Sunny, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent).

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4. Press the MODE button to exit the submenu or press the MENU button to

exit the settings screen.

3.4.4 Exposure

This function adjusts the frame brightness in your video.

1. In Time Lapse Mode press the MENU button.

2. Select

using the ZOOM, UP or DOWN and press the OK or

POWER buttons to enter the

submenu.

3. Push the ZOOM, UP or DOWN to navigate the menu and press the OK or POWER buttons to confirm your selected exposure mode (-3, -2, -1, 0, +1, +2, +3).

4. Press the MODE button to exit the submenu or press the MENU button to

exit the settings screen.

3.4.5 Video Length

This function allows you to set the length of the final time lapse video.

1. In Time Lapse Mode press the MENU button.

2. Select

using the ZOOM, UP or DOWN and press the

OK or POWER buttons to enter the Video Length submenu.

3. Push the ZOOM, UP or DOWN to navigate the menu and press the

OK or POWER buttons to confirm your selected exposure mode (Unlimited, 6 Seconds, 8 Seconds, 10 Seconds, 20 Seconds, 30
Seconds, 60 Seconds, 120 Seconds).

4. Press the MODE button to exit the submenu or press the MENU

button to exit the settings screen.

NOTE: By selecting

time lapse will automatically stop

recording when the final video is 10 seconds long. The actual length of

time that it will take to record the 10 second video will depend on the

interval duration, see section 3.4.2.

3.4.6 Metering Metering mode refers to the way in which a camcorder determines the appropriate exposure (quantity of light reaching the camcorder lens). Spot metering will only base the exposure setting on a very small area of the

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scene. Center metering will use the light from the center of the LCD and the

Multi setting measures the light at several points on the screen.

1. In Time Lapse Mode press the MENU button. 2. Select Metering using the ZOOM, UP or DOWN buttons and press
the OK or POWER buttons to enter the Metering submenu.

3. Push the ZOOM, UP or DOWN buttons to navigate the menu and press

the OK or POWER buttons to confirm your selected exposure mode (Average, Center, Spot, Matrix).

4. Press the MODE button to exit the submenu or press the MENU button to

exit the settings screen.

3.4.7 Sharpness
This function adjusts the visible detail of a video.
1. In Time Lapse Mode press the MENU button. 2. Select Sharpness using the ZOOM, UP or DOWN buttons and press the
OK or POWER buttons to enter the Sharpness submenu.
3. Push the ZOOM, UP or DOWN to navigate the menu and press the OK or POWER buttons to confirm your selected setting (Hard, Normal, Soft).
4. Press the MODE button to exit the submenu or press the MENU button to
exit the settings screen.

3.4.8 Video Quality
The Video Quality function determines the level of compression the
camcorder uses when saving videos to the memory card.
1. In Time Lapse Mode press the MENU button. 2. Select Video Quality using the ZOOM, UP or DOWN buttons and press
the OK or POWER buttons to enter the Video Quality submenu.
3. Push the ZOOM, UP or DOWN to navigate the menu and press the OK or POWER buttons to confirm your selected setting (Super Fine, Fine, Normal).
4. Press the MODE button to exit the submenu or press the MENU button to
exit the settings screen.

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3.4.9 ISO

This function adjusts the light sensitivity in your video.

1. In Time Lapse Mode press the MENU button. 2. Select ISO using the ZOOM, UP or DOWN buttons and press the OK or
POWER buttons to enter the ISO submenu.

3. Push the ZOOM, UP or DOWN to navigate the menu and press the OK or POWER buttons to confirm your selected setting (Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400).

4. Press the MODE button to exit the submenu or press the MENU button to

exit the settings screen.

3.4.10 Motion Detection This setting automatically begins recording if movement is detected in front of
the camcorder lens. Once recording, the camcorder will stop recording if no
further movement is detected within a 30-second period of the last movement
registered. You may also manually stop recording anytime by pressing the
RECORD button during a recording or pause the recording by pressing the PHOTO button. If the recording is stopped manually, then the Motion Detection feature will be turned off and will need to be reactivated.
1. In Time Lapse Mode press the MENU button. 2. Select Motion Detection using the ZOOM, UP or DOWN buttons and
press the OK or POWER buttons to enter the Motion Detection submenu. 3. Push the ZOOM, UP or DOWN to navigate the menu and press the OK or
POWER buttons to confirm your selected setting (Off, Low, Medium, High).
4. Press the MODE button to exit the submenu or press the MENU button to exit the settings screen.

right corner of the touch screen to change chosen settings.

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3.5 Photo Shooting
Power the camcorder on and press the MODE button to enter the mode

selection screen. Then press the LEFT or RIGHT buttons to select Photo

mode and press the OK or POWER buttons to enter that mode. You can also

press the mode icon on the right side of the LCD screen to switch to Photo

mode.

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

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close scenes, half-press the SHUTTER button to refocus the lens on your

target. When the red box outline turns green, the target surrounded by the

box will now be in focus. Now fully press the SHUTTER button to capture a

photo.

3. The number of photos that can be captured at the current resolution will be

displayed at the bottom 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.

3.5.1 Photo Size (Resolution)
Your camcorder has a number of preset resolutions.
1. In Photo Mode press the MENU button. 2. Select Photo Size using the ZOOM, UP or DOWN buttons and press the
OK or POWER buttons to enter the Photo Size submenu.
3. Push the ZOOM, UP or DOWN to navigate the menu and press the OK or POWER buttons to confirm your selected setting (64MP, 56MP, 48MP, 30MP, 24MP, 20MP, 12MP, 8MP).
4. Press the MODE button to exit the submenu or press the MENU button to
exit the settings screen.

3.5.2 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.

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1. In Photo Mode press the MENU button.

2. Select

using the ZOOM, UP or DOWN buttons and press

the OK or POWER buttons to enter the

submenu.

3. Push the ZOOM, UP or DOWN to navigate the menu and press the OK or POWER buttons to confirm your selected setting (Auto, Sunny, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent).

4. Press the MODE button to exit the submenu or press the MENU button to

exit the settings screen.

3.5.3 Exposure

This function adjusts the frame brightness in your video.

1. In Photo Mode press the MENU button.

2. Select

using the ZOOM, UP or DOWN and press the OK or

POWER buttons to enter the

submenu.

3. Push the ZOOM, UP or DOWN to navigate the menu and press the OK or POWER buttons to confirm your selected exposure mode (-3, 2, -1, 0, +1, +2, +3).

4. Press the MODE button to exit the submenu or press the MENU

button to exit the settings screen.

3.5.4 Metering Metering mode refers to the way in which a camcorder determines the
appropriate exposure (quantity of light reaching the camcorder lens). Spot
metering will only base the exposure setting on a very small area of the
scene. Center metering will use the light from the center of the LCD and the
Multi setting measures the light at several points on the screen.
1. In Photo Mode press the MENU button. 2. Select Metering using the ZOOM, UP or DOWN buttons and press
the OK or POWER buttons to enter the Metering submenu. 3. Push the ZOOM, UP or DOWN buttons to navigate the menu and press
the OK or POWER buttons to confirm your selected exposure mode (Average, Center, Spot, Matrix).
4. Press the MODE button to exit the submenu or press the MENU button to exit the settings screen.

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3.5.5 Sharpness

This function adjusts the visible detail of a video.

1. In Photo Mode press the MENU button. 2. Select Sharpness using the ZOOM, UP or DOWN buttons and press the
OK or POWER buttons to enter the Sharpness submenu.

3. Push the ZOOM, UP or DOWN to navigate the menu and press the OK or POWER buttons to confirm your selected setting (Hard, Normal, Soft).

4. Press the MODE button to exit the submenu or press the MENU button to

exit the settings screen.

3.5.6 Long Exposure
This function allows you to set the amount of time that the camcorder ‘s
shutter is left open. The resulting image captures the trail of moving objects in
front of the camcorder, while showing still elements razor sharp.
1. In Photo Mode press the MENU button. 2. Select Long Exposure using the ZOOM, UP or DOWN buttons and press
the OK or POWER buttons to enter the Long Exposure submenu.
3. Push the ZOOM, UP or DOWN to navigate the menu and press the OK or POWER buttons to confirm your selected setting (Auto, 2 Seconds, 5 Seconds, 10 Seconds, 15 Seconds, 20 Seconds, 30 Seconds).
4. Press the MODE button to exit the submenu or press the MENU button to
exit the settings screen.

3.5.7 ISO
This function adjusts the light sensitivity in your video.
1. In Photo Mode press the MENU button. 2. Select ISO using the ZOOM, UP or DOWN buttons and press the OK or
POWER buttons to enter the ISO submenu.
3. Push the ZOOM, UP or DOWN to navigate the menu and press the OK or POWER buttons to confirm your selected setting (Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400).
4. Press the MODE button to exit the submenu or press the MENU button to
exit the settings screen.

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3.5.8 Time Stamp

This setting allows you to imprint a date & time onto your captured image files.

Once an image file is captured with the imprint, the imprint cannot be

removed.

1. In Photo Mode press the MENU button. 2. Select Time Stamp using the ZOOM, UP or DOWN buttons.

3. Press the OK or POWER buttons to turn

on or off. When the

4. Press the MENU button to exit the settings screen.

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right corner of the touch screen to change chosen settings.

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3.6 Interval Photo
In the interval photo mode, the camera will take a single photo at a set interval

until stopped.

Power the camcorder on and press the MODE button to enter the mode selection screen. Then press the LEFT or RIGHT buttons to select Interval Photo mode and press the OK or POWER buttons to enter that mode. You can also press the mode icon on the right side of the LCD screen to switch to Interval Photo mode.

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

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close scenes, half-press the SHUTTER button to refocus the lens on your

target. When the red box outline turns green, the target surrounded by the

box will now be in focus. Now fully press the SHUTTER button to capture a

photo.

3. The number of photos that can be captured at the current resolution will be

displayed at the bottom 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.

3.6.1 Photo Size (Resolution)
Your camcorder has a number of preset resolutions. 1. In Interval Photo Mode press the MENU button. 2. Select Photo Size using the ZOOM, UP or DOWN buttons and press the
OK or POWER buttons to enter the Photo Size submenu. 3. Push the ZOOM, UP or DOWN to navigate the menu and press the OK or
POWER buttons to confirm your selected setting (64MP, 56MP, 48MP, 30MP, 24MP, 20MP, 12MP, 8MP). 4. Press the MODE button to exit the submenu or press the MENU button to exit the settings screen.

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3.6.2 Interval Duration

This function will let you set the amount of time between each photo.

1. In Interval Photo Mode press the MENU button. 2. Select Interval Duration using the ZOOM, UP or DOWN buttons and
press the OK or POWER buttons to enter the Interval Duration submenu. 3. Push the ZOOM, UP or DOWN to navigate the menu and press the OK or
POWER buttons to confirm your selected setting (3 Seconds, 10 Seconds, 15 Seconds, 20 Seconds, 30 Seconds).

4. Press the MODE button to exit the submenu or press the MENU button to

exit the settings screen.

3.6.3 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 Interval Photo Mode press the MENU button.

2. Select

using the ZOOM, UP or DOWN buttons and press

the OK or POWER buttons to enter the

submenu.

3. Push the ZOOM, UP or DOWN to navigate the menu and press the OK or POWER buttons to confirm your selected setting (Auto, Sunny, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent).

4. Press the MODE button to exit the submenu or press the MENU button to

exit the settings screen.

3.6.4 Exposure

This function adjusts the frame brightness in your video.

1. In Interval Photo Mode press the MENU button.

2. Select

using the ZOOM, UP or DOWN and press the OK or

POWER buttons to enter the

submenu.

3. Push the ZOOM, UP or DOWN to navigate the menu and press the OK or POWER buttons to confirm your selected exposure mode (-3, 2, -1, 0, +1, +2, +3).

4. Press the MODE button to exit the submenu or press the MENU

button to exit the settings screen.

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3.6.5 Metering

Metering mode refers to the way in which a camcorder determines the

appropriate exposure (quantity of light reaching the camcorder lens). Spot

metering will only base the exposure setting on a very small area of the

scene. Center metering will use the light from the center of the LCD and the

Multi setting measures the light at several points on the screen.

1. In Interval Photo Mode press the MENU button. 2. Select Metering using the ZOOM, UP or DOWN buttons and press
the OK or POWER buttons to enter the Metering submenu.

3. Push the ZOOM, UP or DOWN buttons to navigate the menu and press

the OK or POWER buttons to confirm your selected exposure mode (Average, Center, Spot, Matrix).

4. Press the MODE button to exit the submenu or press the MENU button to

exit the settings screen.

3.6.6 Sharpness
This function adjusts the visible detail of a video. 1. In Interval Photo Mode press the MENU button. 2. Select Sharpness using the ZOOM, UP or DOWN buttons and press the
OK or POWER buttons to enter the Sharpness submenu. 3. Push the ZOOM, UP or DOWN to navigate the menu and press the OK or
POWER buttons to confirm your selected setting (Hard, Normal, Soft). 4. Press the MODE button to exit the submenu or press the MENU button to
exit the settings screen.

3.6.7 ISO
This function adjusts the light sensitivity in your video. 1. In Interval Photo Mode press the MENU button. 2. Select ISO using the ZOOM, UP or DOWN buttons and press the OK or
POWER buttons to enter the ISO submenu. 3. Push the ZOOM, UP or DOWN to navigate the menu and press the OK or
POWER buttons to confirm your selected setting (Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400). 4. Press the MODE button to exit the submenu or press the MENU button to exit the settings screen.

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3.6.8 Time Stamp

This setting allows you to imprint a date & time onto your captured image files.

Once an image file is captured with the imprint, the imprint cannot be

removed.

1. In Interval Photo Mode press the MENU button. 2. Select Time Stamp using the ZOOM, UP or DOWN buttons.

3. Press the OK or POWER buttons to turn

on or off. When the

rk is displayed, the feature is off. 4. Press the MENU button to exit the settings screen.

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Photo Burst

In photo burst mode, the camcorder will take a set number of images with

each press of the SHUTTER button.

Power the camcorder on and press the MODE button to enter the mode selection screen. Then press the LEFT or RIGHT buttons to select Photo Burst mode and press the OK or POWER buttons to enter that mode. You can also press the mode icon on the right side of the LCD screen to switch to Photo Burst mode.

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

–

close scenes, half-press the SHUTTER button to refocus the lens on your

target. When the red box outline turns green, the target surrounded by the

box will now be in focus. Now fully press the SHUTTER button to capture a

photo.

3. The number of photos that can be captured at the current resolution will be

displayed at the bottom 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.

3.7.1 Photo Size (Resolution)
Your camcorder has a number of preset resolutions. 1. In Photo Burst Mode press the MENU button. 2. Select Photo Size using the ZOOM, UP or DOWN buttons and press the
OK or POWER buttons to enter the Photo Size submenu. 3. Push the ZOOM, UP or DOWN to navigate the menu and press the OK or
POWER buttons to confirm your selected setting (64MP, 56MP, 48MP, 30MP, 24MP, 20MP, 12MP, 8MP). 4. Press the MODE button to exit the submenu or press the MENU button to exit the settings screen.

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3.7.2 Photo Burst

This function lets you set the number of photos captured with each photo

burst.

1. In Photo Burst Mode press the MENU button. 2. Select Photo Burst using the ZOOM, UP or DOWN buttons and press the
OK or POWER buttons to enter the Interval Duration submenu.

3. Push the ZOOM, UP or DOWN to navigate the menu and press the OK or POWER buttons to confirm your selected setting (3-Phot Burst, 5-Photo Burst, 10-Photo Burst).

4. Press the MODE button to exit the submenu or press the MENU button to

exit the settings screen.

3.7.3 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 Burst Mode press the MENU button.

2. Select

using the ZOOM, UP or DOWN buttons and press

the OK or POWER buttons to enter the

submenu.

3. Push the ZOOM, UP or DOWN to navigate the menu and press the OK or POWER buttons to confirm your selected setting (Auto, Sunny, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent).

4. Press the MODE button to exit the submenu or press the MENU button to

exit the settings screen.

3.7.4 Exposure

This function adjusts the frame brightness in your video.

1. In Photo Burst Mode press the MENU button.

2. Select

using the ZOOM, UP or DOWN and press the OK or

POWER buttons to enter the

submenu.

3. Push the ZOOM, UP or DOWN to navigate the menu and press the OK or POWER buttons to confirm your selected exposure mode (-3, 2, -1, 0, +1, +2, +3).

4. Press the MODE button to exit the submenu or press the MENU

button to exit the settings screen.

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3.7.5 Metering

Metering mode refers to the way in which a camcorder determines the

appropriate exposure (quantity of light reaching the camcorder lens). Spot

metering will only base the exposure setting on a very small area of the

scene. Center metering will use the light from the center of the LCD and the

Multi setting measures the light at several points on the screen.

1. In Photo Burst Mode press the MENU button. 2. Select Metering using the ZOOM, UP or DOWN buttons and press
the OK or POWER buttons to enter the Metering submenu.

3. Push the ZOOM, UP or DOWN buttons to navigate the menu and press

the OK or POWER buttons to confirm your selected exposure mode (Average, Center, Spot, Matrix).

4. Press the MODE button to exit the submenu or press the MENU button to

exit the settings screen.

3.7.6 Sharpness
This function adjusts the visible detail of a video. 1. In Photo Burst Mode press the MENU button. 2. Select Sharpness using the ZOOM, UP or DOWN buttons and press the
OK or POWER buttons to enter the Sharpness submenu. 3. Push the ZOOM, UP or DOWN to navigate the menu and press the OK or
POWER buttons to confirm your selected setting (Hard, Normal, Soft). 4. Press the MODE button to exit the submenu or press the MENU button to
exit the settings screen.

3.7.7 ISO
This function adjusts the light sensitivity in your video. 1. In Photo Burst Mode press the MENU button. 2. Select ISO using the ZOOM, UP or DOWN buttons and press the OK or
POWER buttons to enter the ISO submenu. 3. Push the ZOOM, UP or DOWN to navigate the menu and press the OK or
POWER buttons to confirm your selected setting (Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400). 4. Press the MODE button to exit the submenu or press the MENU button to exit the settings screen.

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3.7.8 Time Stamp

This setting allows you to imprint a date & time onto your captured image files.

Once an image file is captured with the imprint, the imprint cannot be

removed.

1. In Photo Burst Mode press the MENU button. 2. Select Time Stamp using the ZOOM, UP or DOWN buttons.

3. Press the OK or POWER buttons to turn

on or off. When the

4. Press the MENU button to exit the settings screen.

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Timer Mode

In Timer mode, the camcorder will take a single picture after a set amount

of time has elapsed with each press of the SHUTTER button.

Power the camcorder on and press the MODE button to enter the mode selection screen. Then press the LEFT or RIGHT buttons to select Timer mode and press the OK or POWER buttons to enter that mode. You can also press the mode icon on the right side of the LCD screen to switch to Timer mode.

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

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between far and

close scenes, half-press the SHUTTER button to refocus the lens on your

target. When the red box outline turns green, the target surrounded by the

box will now be in focus. Now fully press the SHUTTER button to capture a

photo.

3. The number of photos that can be captured at the current resolution will be

displayed at the bottom 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.

3.8.1 Photo Size (Resolution)
Your camcorder has a number of preset resolutions.
1. In Timer Mode press the MENU button. 2. Select Photo Size using the ZOOM, UP or DOWN buttons and press the
OK or POWER buttons to enter the Photo Size submenu.
3. Push the ZOOM, UP or DOWN to navigate the menu and press the OK or POWER buttons to confirm your selected setting (64MP, 56MP, 48MP, 30MP, 24MP, 20MP, 12MP, 8MP).
4. Press the MODE button to exit the submenu or press the MENU button to
exit the settings screen.

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3.8.2 Timer Duration

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 Timer Mode press the MENU button. 2. Select Timer Duration using the ZOOM, UP or DOWN buttons and press

the OK or POWER buttons to enter the

submenu.

3. Push the ZOOM, UP or DOWN to navigate the menu and press the OK or POWER buttons to confirm your selected setting (3 Seconds, 5 Seconds, 10 Seconds, 20 Seconds).

4. Press the MODE button to exit the submenu or press the MENU button to

exit the settings screen.

3.8.3 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 Timer Mode press the MENU button.

2. Select

using the ZOOM, UP or DOWN buttons and press

the OK or POWER buttons to enter the

submenu.

3. Push the ZOOM, UP or DOWN to navigate the menu and press the OK or POWER buttons to confirm your selected setting (Auto, Sunny, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent).

4. Press the MODE button to exit the submenu or press the MENU button to

exit the settings screen.

3.8.4 Exposure

This function adjusts the frame brightness in your video.

1. In Timer Mode press the MENU button.

2. Select

using the ZOOM, UP or DOWN and press the OK or

POWER buttons to enter the

submenu.

3. Push the ZOOM, UP or DOWN to navigate the menu and press the OK or POWER buttons to confirm your selected exposure mode (-3, 2, -1, 0, +1, +2, +3).

4. Press the MODE button to exit the submenu or press the MENU

button to exit the settings screen.

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3.8.5 Metering

Metering mode refers to the way in which a camcorder determines the

appropriate exposure (quantity of light reaching the camcorder lens). Spot

metering will only base the exposure setting on a very small area of the

scene. Center metering will use the light from the center of the LCD and the

Multi setting measures the light at several points on the screen.

1. In Timer Mode press the MENU button. 2. Select Metering using the ZOOM, UP or DOWN buttons and press
the OK or POWER buttons to enter the Metering submenu.

3. Push the ZOOM, UP or DOWN buttons to navigate the menu and press

the OK or POWER buttons to confirm your selected exposure mode (Average, Center, Spot, Matrix).

4. Press the MODE button to exit the submenu or press the MENU button to

exit the settings screen.

3.8.6 Sharpness
This function adjusts the visible detail of a video.
1. In Timer Mode press the MENU button. 2. Select Sharpness using the ZOOM, UP or DOWN buttons and press the
OK or POWER buttons to enter the Sharpness submenu.
3. Push the ZOOM, UP or DOWN to navigate the menu and press the OK or POWER to confirm your selected setting (Hard, Normal, Soft).
4. Press the MODE button to exit the submenu or press the MENU button to
exit the settings screen.

3.8.7 ISO
This function adjusts the light sensitivity in your video.
1. In Timer Mode press the MENU button. 2. Select ISO using the ZOOM, UP or DOWN buttons and press the OK or
POWER buttons to enter the ISO submenu.
3. Push the ZOOM, UP or DOWN to navigate the menu and press the OK or POWER buttons to confirm your selected setting (Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400).
4. Press the MODE button to exit the submenu or press the MENU button to
exit the settings screen.

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3.8.8 Time Stamp

This setting allows you to imprint a date & time onto your captured image files.

Once an image file is captured with the imprint, the imprint cannot be

removed.

1. In Timer press the MENU button. 2. Select Time Stamp using the ZOOM, UP or DOWN buttons.

3. Press the OK or POWER buttons to turn

on or off. When the

4. Press the MENU button to exit the settings screen.

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

Power the camcorder on and press the MODE button to enter the mode selection screen. Then press the LEFT or RIGHT buttons to select Playback

mode and press the OK or POWER buttons to enter Playback mode. You can

also press the Playback icon in the bottom left corner of the touch screen to

switch to Playback mode.

1. Press the LEFT or RIGHT buttons to cycle through the captured videos and images stored on the memory card.
2. While viewing a recorded video, press the OK button to start playing a recorded video, press the OK button again to pause the video.
3. While a video is playing, press and hold the RIGHT or ZOOM IN buttons to fast forward and press and hold the LEFT or ZOOM OUT buttons to rewind.

In Playback Mode the following option are available:

3.9.1 Delete
This function is used to delete videos. Videos can be deleted singly or all at once. Deleted videos and images are permanently deleted and cannot be recovered. 1. In Playback Mode press the MENU button to access the Delete
submenu. 2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT buttons to navigate the menu and press the
OK or POWER buttons to confirm your selected setting (Confirm, Cancel). 3. Press the MODE button to exit the menu without deleting any videos or images.
NOTE: Deleted media cannot be recovered.

Trash right corner of the touch screen to access the Delete
menu.

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Settings Mode

Basic settings can be changed in the Settings menu. These include date &

time, language and sound options. Power the camcorder on and press the

MENU button. Then press the MODE button to enter the Settings menu.

3.10.1 Focus Mode
mode, either
manual focus or auto focus.
1. In All Modes press the MENU button.
2. Then press the MODE button until the gear icon is highlighted. 3. Select Focus Mode using the ZOOM, UP or DOWN buttons and press
the OK or POWER buttons to enter the Focus Mode submenu.
4. Push the ZOOM, UP or DOWN to navigate the menu and press the OK or POWER buttons to confirm your selected setting (Auto focus, Manual Focus).
5. Press the MODE button to exit the submenu or press the MENU button to
exit the settings screen.

3.10.2 Wi-Fi This function allows you activate the Wi-Fi on the camcorder.
1. In All Modes press the MENU button. 2. Then press the MODE button until the gear icon is highlighted. 3. Select Wi-Fi using the ZOOM, UP or DOWN buttons. 4. Press the OK or POWER buttons to turn Wi-Fi
with a check mark is displayed, the Wi-Fi is on. The Wi-Fi information and
password will now be displayed on the screen.
5. Press the UP button to turn the Wi-Fi off.

3.10.3 Wi-Fi Information
-Fi name and password.
1. In All Modes press the MENU button.
2. Then press the MODE button until the gear icon is highlighted. 3. Select Wi-Fi Information using the ZOOM, UP or DOWN buttons and
press the OK or POWER buttons to enter the Wi-Fi Information
submenu.

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4. The Wi-Fi information will be now be displayed on the screen. Press the

OK or POWER buttons to exit the submenu.

3.10.4 Reset Wi-Fi
This function allows you to reset the Wi-Fi.
1. In All Modes press the MENU button. 2. Then press the MODE button until the gear icon is highlighted. 3. Select Reset Wi-Fi using the ZOOM, UP or DOWN buttons and press the
OK or POWER buttons to enter the Reset Wi-Fi submenu.
4. Push the ZOOM, UP or DOWN to navigate the menu and press the OK or POWER buttons to confirm your selected setting (Confirm, Cancel).
5. Press the MODE button to exit the submenu or press the MENU button to
exit the settings screen.

3.10.5 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 All Modes press the MENU button. 2. Then press the MODE button until the gear icon is highlighted. 3. Select Frequency using the ZOOM, UP or DOWN buttons and press the
OK or POWER buttons to enter the Frequency submenu. 4. Push the ZOOM, UP or DOWN to navigate the menu and press the OK or
POWER buttons to confirm your selected setting (Auto, 50Hz, 60Hz). The default frequency for the United States is 60Hz.
5. Press the MODE button to exit the submenu or press the MENU button to exit the settings screen.

3.10.6 LED Indicator
This function allows you turn the LED status indicator on and off.
1. In All Modes press the MENU button.
2. Then press the MODE button until the gear icon is highlighted. 3. Select LED Indicator using the ZOOM, UP or DOWN buttons. 4. Press the OK or POWER buttons to turn LED Indicator on or off. When

mark is displayed, the feature is off.

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5. Press the MENU button to exit the settings screen.

3.10.7 Brightness

screen.
1. In All Modes press the MENU button. 2. Then press the MODE button until the gear icon is highlighted. 3. Select Brightness using the ZOOM, UP or DOWN buttons and press the
OK or POWER buttons to enter the Brightness submenu.
4. Push the ZOOM, UP or DOWN to navigate the menu and press the OK or POWER buttons to confirm your selected setting (High, Medium, Low).
5. Press the MODE button to exit the submenu or press the MENU button to
exit the settings screen.

3.10.8 Auto Screen Saver
This function sets the duration of time in which the camcorder will wait with
no user input before automatically turning off the LCD screen. Note: even
while the screen is off, the camcorder will still be powered on.
1. In All Modes press the MENU button.
2. Then press the MODE button until the gear icon is highlighted. 3. Select Auto Screen Saver using the ZOOM, UP or DOWN buttons and
press the OK or POWER buttons to enter the Auto Screen Saver submenu.
4. Push the ZOOM, UP or DOWN to navigate the menu and press the OK or POWER buttons to confirm your selected setting (Off, 30 Seconds, 1 Minute, 2 Minutes).
5. Press the MODE button to exit the submenu or press the MENU button to
exit the settings screen.

3.10.9 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 All Modes press the MENU button. 2. Then press the MODE button until the gear icon is highlighted. 3. Select Auto Power Off using the ZOOM, UP or DOWN buttons and press

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the OK or POWER buttons to enter the Auto Power Off submenu.

4. Push the ZOOM, UP or DOWN to navigate the menu and press the OK or POWER buttons to confirm your selected setting (Off, 3 Minutes, 5 Minutes, 10 Minutes).

5. Press the MODE button to exit the submenu or press the MENU button to

exit the settings screen.

3.10.10 Button Sound
This function can turn the sound the camcorder makes after pressing a
button.
1. In All Modes press the MENU button.
2. Then press the MODE button until the gear icon is highlighted. 3. Select Button Sound using the ZOOM, UP or DOWN buttons and press
the OK or POWER buttons to enter the Button Sound submenu.
4. Push the ZOOM, UP or DOWN to navigate the menu and press the OK or POWER buttons to confirm your selected setting (High, Medium, Low, Off).
5. Press the MODE button to exit the submenu or press the MENU button to
exit the settings screen.

3.10.11 Power On/Off Sound This function can turn the sound the camcorder makes after turning the
camcorder on or off.
1. In All Modes press the MENU button. 2. Then press the MODE button until the gear icon is highlighted. 3. Select Power On/Off Sound using the ZOOM, UP or DOWN buttons and
press the OK or POWER buttons to enter the Power On/Off Sound submenu.
4. Push the ZOOM, UP or DOWN to navigate the menu and press the OK or POWER buttons to confirm your selected setting (On, Off).
5. Press the MODE button to exit the submenu or press the MENU button to exit the settings screen.

3.10.12 Language This

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1. In All Modes press the MENU button.

2. Then press the MODE button until the gear icon is highlighted. 3. Select Language using the ZOOM, UP or DOWN buttons and press the
OK or POWER buttons to enter the Language submenu.

4. Push the ZOOM, UP or DOWN to navigate the menu and press the OK or

POWER buttons to confirm your selected setting.

5. Press the MODE button to exit the submenu or press the MENU button to

exit the settings screen.

3.10.13 Date Format This function allows you to set the format that the date is displayed as on the
camcorder.
1. In All Modes press the MENU button. 2. Then press the MODE button until the gear icon is highlighted. 3. Select Date Format using the ZOOM, UP or DOWN buttons and press
the OK or POWER buttons to enter the Date Format submenu. 4. Push the ZOOM, UP or DOWN to navigate the menu and press the OK or
POWER buttons to confirm your selected setting (YYYY/MM/DD, MM/DD/YYYY, DD/MM/YYYY).
5. Press the MODE button to exit the submenu or press the MENU button to exit the settings screen.

3.10.14 Time Set This function allows you to set the current time on your camcorder.
1. In All Modes press the MENU button. 2. Then press the MODE button until the gear icon is highlighted. 3. Select Time Set using the ZOOM, UP or DOWN buttons and press the
OK or POWER buttons to enter the Time Set submenu. 4. Push the ZOOM, UP or DOWN to change the highlighted value and press
the OK or POWER buttons to change the highlighted value. 5. Press the MODE button to save your settings and exit the submenu.

3.10.15 Date Set This function allows you to set the current date on your camcorder. 1. In All Modes press the MENU button.

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2. Then press the MODE button until the gear icon is highlighted. 3. Select Date Set using the ZOOM, UP or DOWN buttons and press the
OK or POWER buttons to enter the Date Set submenu.

4. Push the ZOOM, UP or DOWN to change the highlighted value and press

the OK or POWER buttons to change the highlighted value.

5. Press the MODE button to save your settings and exit the submenu.

3.10.16 Format Memory Card
The format setting erases all photos, videos and data stored on your memory
card.
1. In All Modes press the MENU button.
2. Then press the MODE button until the gear icon is highlighted. 3. Select Format Memory Card using the ZOOM, UP or DOWN buttons and
press the OK or POWER buttons to enter the Format Memory Card submenu.
4. Push the ZOOM, UP or DOWN to navigate the menu and press the OK or POWER buttons to confirm your selected setting (Format, Cancel).
5. Press the MODE button to exit the submenu or press the MENU button to exit the settings screen.

NOTE: Use extreme caution when accessing this setting. There is no way to recover formatted media. Once you format your memory card, all recorded media will be DELETED permanently and cannot be recovered.

3.10.17 Device Info

This setting displays the current firmware version of your camera.

1. In All Modes press the MENU button.

2. Then press the MODE button until the gear icon is highlighted.

3. Select

using the ZOOM, UP or DOWN buttons and press the

OK or POWER buttons to enter the

submenu.

4. The firmware version will now be displayed on the screen.

5. Press the OK or POWER buttons to exit the submenu.

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3.10.18 Factory Reset

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

ings.

1. In All Modes press the MENU button.

2. Then press the MODE button until the gear icon is highlighted. 3. Select Factory Reset using the ZOOM, UP or DOWN buttons and press
the OK or POWER buttons to enter the Factory Reset submenu.

4. Push the ZOOM, UP or DOWN to navigate the menu and press the OK or POWER buttons to confirm your selected setting (Confirm, Cancel).

5. Press the MODE button to exit the submenu or press the MENU button to

exit the settings screen.

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Wireless Connectivity

3.11.1 Connecting to the OD Cam App

To wirelessly operate the MN4KPRO camcorder you will need to install

can also scan the QR code below to find the app.

The camcorder can be operated remotely by following the steps below: 1. Turn the camcorder on and press and hold the UP button to activate the

Wi-Fi.

2. The Network Name (SSID) and the password will be displayed on the

screen.

wireless menu, turn all wireless settings on and

Minolta MN4KPRO_XXXX

network, password is 12345678.

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XDV PRO

to launch remote operation of the camcorder.

5. When first launching the app, you will be prompted to allow the app to use

your location. Select

Once or

. This

will allow the app to communicate with your camcorder and will allow the

app to work properly. The app will not connect to your camcorder if you

select “Don’t Allow”.

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6. As part of the iOS operating system, your smartphone’s Location Settings

must be enabled in order to allow proper communication between your

smartphone and your Minolta camcorder. Selecting will prevent your

camcorder from connecting to the XDV PRO app.

7. If you selected

, then you can change this setting by going

into your iOS Settings, selecting the XDV PRO app, selecting the Location

settings and select

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8. To connect to your camcorder, s

Capture this will allow you to

control the camcorder from your smartphone.

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3.11.2 Operating the XDV PRO App

Your MN4KPRO will now be operable via your smartphone. It will initially

default to the video recording function. To change to Photo Mode, press the

camera icon in the bottom of your phone screen.

Video Mode

Photo Mode

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3.11.3 Recording Videos Remotely

1. To start recording a video, press the record button, the camcorder icon, in

the middle of your smartphone screen.

2. The video recording mode can be changed by selecting the mode name

from the middle of your smartphone screen.

3. The video mode settings can be accessed by selecting the gear icon in the

top right corner of your smartphone screen.

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3.11.4 Taking Photos Remotely

1. To capture a photo, press the capture button, a camera icon, in the

2. The photo capture mode can be changed by selecting the mode name

3. The photo mode settings can be accessed by selecting the gear icon in

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3.11.5 Viewing Media on the App

1. To view the recorded images and videos stored on the memory card on the app, press the photo gallery button in the bottom left of your

2. Tap the photo or video file you wish to view. From this screen media can be saved to your smartphone and deleted. If a photo or video is deleted on the app, it will also be removed from the memory card in the camera.

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3.11.6 Changing Camera Settings on the App

Camcorder settings can also be changed on the app. Press the icon in the top

here, a number of settings including can be changed.

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4.1 Technical Specifications

Model Number

Minolta MN4KPRO

Lens Zoom Image Sensor

Auto

7.62

18X Digital Zoom 13MP CMOS Sensor

Shutter Pixels (photo)

Electronic JPEG:

Pixels (video)

MP4:

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2.0 10cm ~ infinity

ISO Sensitivity LCD Screen Assistive Light Wireless Connectivity Power Saving Mode White Balance Control
Accessories
Recording Media
I/O Ports
Power Dimensions

Auto 100 200 400 800 1600 3200 6400
4.0 IPS 16:9 LCD Touch Screen White LED Built-in Wi-Fi with smartphone app integration 2.4Ghz for included remote control

3 Minutes 5

10 Minutes

Sunny

Lens Hood Handheld Stabilizer External Stereo

Microphone Video LED Light mote Control

XC; Maximum: 256GB

USB-C

–

Microphone Jack (3.5mm) HDMI-D

Lithium-Ion NPX-108 / 3.7V 3,300mAh

7.0 x 3.56 x 3.22 1.6 lbs.

Minolta is a registered trademark of JMM Lee Properties, LLC and is used in the United States by Elite Brands Inc. under license.

www.minoltadigital.com www.elitebrands.com Copyright © 2023 Elite Brands Inc.

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please call our toll-free technical support hotline at 800-441-1100. Please be sure to have your camera handy when calling.

References

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