MAGINON 37511 User manual

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Dear customer,
Congratulations on purchasing a high quality MAGINON® product.
You have acquired a modern digital video camera with excellent technical
features and respective accessories, which is particularly easy to operate.
Please study this information in detail observing, in particular,
the safety instructions.
The device comes with a 3 year warranty. You will need the enclosed
warranty card and your sales receipt in the event of the video camera
developing a fault. Keep these in a safe place together with the Instruction
Manual. Please include the Instruction Manual when passing on the digital
video camera to a third party.
Contents of box
Carefully remove camera from packaging and check that all of the below
parts are contained in the box:
1. MAGINON® Action Video Camera AC 5
2. USB AC adaptor
3. Bicycle holder
4. Helmet holder
5. Holder clip and extension
6. 3 Self adhesive pad´s
7. USB and video cable
8. CD with driver and video player
9. Bag
10. Instruction manual
11. Warranty and service documents

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2. Contents
REPAIR AND REFURBISHED GOODS OR PARTS NOTICE 2
PREFACE 3
1. CONTENTS OF BOX 3
2. CONTENTS 4
3. HAZARD, SAFETY AND WARNING NOTICES 6
4. YOUR VIDEO CAMERA 9
4.1. Introduction 9
4.2. Front view 10
4.3. Top view 10
4.4. Rear view 11
4.5. Installation of accessories 12
5. FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION 13
5.1. Initial start-up 13
5.2. Charging the battery 14
5.3. Switching on the camera 15
5.4. Switch-o and automatic switch-o function 15
5.5. Switching on the LED light 16
5.6. Modes of operation 17
5.6.1. Manual video recording (start setting) 17
5.6.2. Manual photographing 18
5.6.3. Video recording with motion detection 18
5.6.4. Taking photos with motion detection 19

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6. CONNECTION TO COMPUTER AND TV 20
6.1. Downloading videos and photos 20
6.2. Webcam function 20
6.3. Connecting to TV 21
6.4. Surveillance operation including motion detection 22
7. SYSTEMS SETTINGS 24
7.1. System menu 24
7.2. Setting the system time 26
7.3. Resetting the system 27
8. CONFORMITY 28
9. CARE 29
10. DISPOSAL 29
11. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION 30
12. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS 31
13. WARRANTY AND SERVICE 31
14. INDEX 32

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3. Hazard, Safety and Warning notices
Incorrect use of the camera and accessories can be dangerous for you and
others and can damage or destroy the camera. We therefore ask you to read
and strictly observe the following hazard, safety and warning notices.
Intended use
This video camera is intended for taking video clips and digital photos.
It has been designed for private use and is not suitable to be used for
commercial purposes.
Hazards for children and persons with limited ability to
operate electronic equipment
The camera, accessories and packaging are not toys for children to play
with and should be kept away from children. There could be a risk of
electrocution, poisoning and suffocation.
The camera and accessories may not be used by children or persons with
a limited ability of operating equipment. The camera and USB power
supply may only be used by persons that are physically and mentally able
to safely operate these devices.
Hazard of electrocution in case of wet and humid conditions
USB cable, AV cable and USB power supply may not be exposed to
dripping or spray water. Containers filled with liquid, such as vases or
glasses may also not be placed on or close to the camera. Danger of fire
and electrocution.
Do not charge camera close to water. Danger of fire and electrocution. Do
not charge camera in areas exposed to high humidity, steam, smoke or
dust. Danger of fire and electrocution.

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Electrical hazard
Switch off camera if a foreign body or liquid has entered the camera. Wait
until completely dry, otherwise there is danger of fire and electrocution.
Switch off camera if housing is damaged, otherwise there is danger of
fire and electrocution.
The camera may not be dismantled, modified or repaired, otherwise
there is danger of fire and electrocution.
Use the supplied USB power supply with only the rated mains voltage
specified on the rating plate, otherwise there is danger of fire and
electrocution.
To disconnect the camera from the mains pull power supply connector
out of socket. The connected USB power supply can continue to consume
power and represent a hazard source.
The USB power supply may not be used during a thunder storm,
otherwise there is danger of electrocution.
Damage from heat – re hazard
Do not leave the camera in places that are susceptible to considerable
increases in temperature (e.g. in a vehicle). The housing and internal parts
may be damaged, which in turn could cause a fire.
Do not wrap up camera or place on textiles. This could produce a build
up of heat in the camera that could cause deformation of the housing
and may represent a fire hazard.
Hazards of using lithium-ion batteries
The battery is an integral part of the camera and cannot be replaced.
Danger of explosion in case of incorrect removal of the battery.

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Injuries and material damage
Do not amend settings of the camera whilst running or driving. You
could fall or cause a traffic accident.
Only use the USB power supply specified for the camera. No liability shall
be accepted for damage caused by an incorrect USB power supply.
The 230V socket used for the USB power supply must be accessible at all
times so that the power supply can be quickly disconnected from the
mains if necessary.
Ensure adequate ventilation and do not cover the USB power supply to
prevent overheating.
Do not place any open ignition sources, such as candles onto or close to
the camera.
Damage to the electronics or housing caused by external influences, such
as electric shocks and falls are not covered by the warranty and shall be
charged for.
Do not switch on camera light when close to other people’s eyes. This
could damage their eyes.

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4. Your video camera
4.1. Introduction
The MAGINON® AC 5 Action Video Camera is ideal for outdoor and
underwater pursuits. Apart from a dynamic look and elegant design the
camera is also waterproof up to a depth of 30 m. The HD lens is equipped
with a 120 degree wide angle lens and also operates eectively in low light
conditions. You will never again miss an opportunity of taking beautiful
underwater shots.
With its motion detection facility, the video camera can also be used as
a professional surveillance system, either producing video recordings or
transmission to a connectable monitor. The motion detection can be set to
video recording periods of 10 seconds, 1 minute, 5 minutes or 10 minutes.
The user can choose whether the recordings should be looped. The integral
high performance battery provides up to 3 hours of video recording.
The MAGINON® AC 5 Action Video Camera has a video resolution of
1280 x 720 pixels at 30 frames per second. Available video qualities are Fine,
Standard and Economy. The camera can also be used to take photos at a
resolution of 2560 x 1920 pixels. microSD and microSDHC cards up to 32
GBytes can be used as storage medium. Videos and photos can be quickly
transferred to the computer via the USB-2.0 connection. The USB connection
also oers the option of using the video camera as a Web cam. The camera
can also be connected to a TV using the enclosed AV cable.

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4.2. Front view
4.3. Top view
LED light
Camera lens
Base stand
LED indicator (red & blue)
LED indicator (yellow)
LED indicator / down button
Record / play / execute button On/O / mode / up button

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4.4. Rear view
4.5. Installation of accessories
The operating elements on the rear of the camera are covered in order to
waterproof the camera. The cover can be removed by slightly twisting and
simultaneous pulling the provided metal ring. To replace the cover, apply
and push down evenly into the recess until ush with the housing wall.
Note:
• Priortounderwateruseensurethatthecoverhasbeenappliedandis
seated correctly.
• Takecarethatthesealaroundthecoverisnotdamaged.
USB port
Waterproof cover
microSD card
slot
TV-out port
Microphone hole /
Reset port
Charging indicator
with closed cover

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Using the supplied xings, the video camera can
be secured to a support, such as the handlebars
of a bicycle, to a crash helmet or other sports
equipment.
Open the bicycle holder by partially releasing the
securing nuts and pushing the bolt to the side.
Open the bicycle holder, place it on the support,
close the bracket again and tighten the securing
nut again until the stand is rmly secured.
You can now slide the video camera with the
xing on its base onto the bicycle holder. Slide on
the camera until it engages. To remove the camera
again, push on the lever between the camera and
the bicycle holder at the back of the camera and
then slide the camera to the front and away from
the holder.
The helmet mount allows the camera to be
attached to skiing and cycle helmets but also to
other surfaces, such as surfboards. Using one of
the adhesive pads (several times reusable), stick
the helmet mount onto a cleaned section of the
surface. Using one of the xing screws, attach the
retaining clip to the helmet mount. The extension
can be inserted between the helmet mount
and the retaining clip to increase the height of
the camera and provide additional freedom of
movement.
Lastly, place the camera onto the retaining clip
until it clicks into place. You can now adjust the
xings before tightening the xing screws.
Bicycle holder
Helmet holder
Self adhesive pad´s
Holder clip and
extension

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5. Functional description
5.1. Initial start-up
A microSD or microSDHC memory card must be inserted before you are able
to take videos or photos with the MAGINON® AC 5 Action Video Camera.
Remove cover from rear of camera and insert the memory card in the card
slot of the housing as shown in the illustration. Push memory card into the
slot until it engages. To remove the memory card again push on card and the
card is released ready for removal.
Note:
• Topreventrecordingproblemsuseclass6microSDHCmemorycardsor
higher for video recordings in HD quality.

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5.2. Charging the battery
Plug the USB power supply into a socket. Then connect the power supply to
the camera to charge the integral lithium-ion battery. The camera switches
on automatically. During charging, the red control light on the rear of the
camera is illuminated. The red light is switched o once the battery is fully
charged. Charging time for a fully discharged battery is approx. 3 hours.
In order to prevent longer charging times, the camera should be charged
via the power supply. It is not recommended to charge the camera from a
computer. The video camera can be used as normal during charging.
Note:
• Afterconnectiontothecharger,thecameraautomaticallyswitcheso
after 3 minutes if not operated. Charging continues even if the camera is
switched o.
• Tousethecameraagainafterithasswitchedoautomatically,disconnect
camera from adapter for approx. 5 seconds and then reconnect. The
camera will now switch on again.

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5.3. Switching on the camera
To switch on the video camera press the On/O button for 2 seconds,
releasing the button as soon as the blue control LED lights up. The camera
then vibrates for a little while and switches to the Standby mode. The time it
takes for the camera to enter the Standby mode depends on the size of the
memory card.
5.4. Switch-o and automatic switch-o function
To switch o the video camera press the On/O button . The blue light
ashes three times before it is switched o. You can now release the button.
The camera vibrates twice and is switched o.
The camera switches o automatically once the memory card is full (and
loop recording has nished), the battery is empty, the AV cable has been
removed or the camera has not been used for 3 minutes. The red and blue
lights alternate when the camera switches o.
Note:
• ThebluecontrolLEDashesifthecameraisswitchedonwithoutan
inserted memory card. Switch camera o again and insert memory card.

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5.5. Switching on the LED light
In low light conditions the additional camera light can be switched on or the
integrated infrared light can be used. This function is available in any mode
apart from TV playback.
Briey depress the LED light button to switch one of the additional
lights on or o.
The camera then switches between the following lighting modes:
1. The white light LEDs are switched on and colour videos can be recorded.
2. The infrared LED light is switched on and the video is recorded in black
and white in case of low light conditions. As the infrared light is not
visible, this operating mode is particularly suitable for surveillance
purposes.
3. The LED light is switched o (start setting).
Note:
• WithpressandholdtheLEDlightbutton all LED functions will be
deactivated. The camera vibrates for a short period as soon as all LED lights
have been switched o.

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5.6. Modes of operation
Whilst the camera is switched on you can switch between four dierent
operating modes by pressing the Mode button . Every time the mode
button is pressed, the operating mode changes to the next of the
subsequently listed modes (see 5.6.1. - 5.6.4.).
5.6.1. Manual video recording (start setting)
Whilst the blue control LED is permanently on, video recording can be
started manually.
To start a video recording briey press the recording button . The
camera vibrates once and the blue control LED is ashing slowly. After
pressing the recording button again the camera vibrates once and the
blue light is illuminated constantly. The video recording is now completed
and the camera is ready for manual video recording.
Note:
• Thecamerabrieyvibratesafterthemodebuttonhasbeenpressed.This
indicates that the button has been pressed. If the status indicator does not
change immediately, please do not press the button again, as the
camera still requires some time to store data.
• Youcanspeedupachangetothemotiondetectionmodefromanother
operating mode by closing the lens.
Note:
• Everyvideocliphasamaximumrecordinglengthof20minutes.Afterthis
time the video le is saved and recording is automatically continued in a
new le.
• Whennotusingthecameraunderwater,removethewaterproof
connector for better audio quality.

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5.6.2. Manual photographing
Manual photos can be taken when the red control LED is lit.
To take a photo, briey press the recoding button . Keep the camera still
until it vibrates. The vibration indicates that a photo has been taken.
5.6.3. Video recording with motion detection
When both the yellow and blue control LEDs are constantly illuminated, a
video recording is automatically started when the camera senses movement.
Depending on the system settings the camera will record 10 seconds, 1
minute, 5 minutes or 10 minutes videos upon detecting moving objects.
The video is automatically saved. This is followed by the next video or loop
recording.
During loop recording with motion detection, all earlier videos or photos
are individually deleted in order to create storage space for new video
recordings. As soon as the function is completed, the camera is switched o
automatically once the memory is full.
The storage length of video recordings and loop recordings with motion
detection can be changed in the systems settings. For further details see
systems settings instructions.
Note:
• Theredindicatordisappearswhentakingaphoto.Toimprovethepicture
quality keep the camera steady.
Note:
• Whennotusingthecameraunderwaterremovethewaterproof
connector for better audio quality.

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5.6.4. Taking photos with motion detection
When both yellow and red control LEDs are constantly lit, a photo is taken
as soon as the camera detects any motion. As soon as the camera detects
moving objects, a photo is taken automatically.
During loop recording with motion detection all earlier videos or photos
are individually deleted in order to create storage space for new video
recordings.
Note:
• Thecameraisautomaticallyswitchedooncethememorycardisfulland
loop recording has nished.
• Oncethisoperatingmodeisswitchedon,theLEDlightswitchesowhen
the camera has not been used for 3 minutes. Press any function key to
switch on the LED indicator again.

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6. Connection to computer and TV
6.1. Downloading videos and photos
To copy data from the camera to the computer, switch o camera prior to
connecting it to the computer.
The camera switches on automatically as soon as the connection to the
computer has been set up. A new removable storage device than appears
under “My Computer“. The video and image les of the video camera can be
found in the sub-folders of the “DCIM”folder. You can then copy the data to
the hard disk of your computer.
6.2. Webcam function
First install the driver software from the CD on the computer. Switch on the
camera. Connect camera to the computer once it no longer vibrates. The
camera now installs itself as a webcam and the image can be displayed or
recorded using video programs. The image can also be directly transmitted
via the Internet, using programs, such as Skype, MSN Messenger, etc.
Note:
• Inordertoensureuninterruptedplayback,videosshouldbecopiedtothe
hard disk prior to playback on the computer.
• Brieytouchthe“LEDlight” in this operating mode to switch on the
light and use the light as a USB table lamp.
Note:
• ThewhiteLEDlightscanbeswitchedoninthisoperatingmodetoachieve
a better video quality.