MAGINON AC 500 BDA User manual

Instruction Manual
Action Video Camera
with HD video resolution
CONTENTS
• Action Video Camera
• Helmet mount
• 4x 3M adhesive stickers
• Underwater housing
• USB cable
• Warranty certificate
• Instruction manual
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Warranty Details
Action Video Camera
The product is guaranteed to be free from defects in workmanship and parts for a period
of 36 months from the date of purchase. Defects that occur within this warranty period, under
normal use and care, will be repaired, replaced or refunded at our discretion.
The benets conferred by this warranty are in addition to all rights and remedies in respect of
the product that the consumer has under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 and similar
state and territory laws.
Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law.
You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation
for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods
repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure
does not amount to a major failure.
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Dear customer,
Congratulations on your purchase of a high quality MAGINON product.You have chosen a modern digital
Action Video Camera with excellent technical equipment and associated accessories, which is extremely easy to
use.Please read the instructions carefully and thoroughly. Pay particular attention to all safety instructions.
You have a three year warranty on the device. If the video camera ever breaks down, you will need the enclosed
warranty card and your purchase receipt. Store them carefully with the operating instructions.When passing the
device on to a third party, be sure to include the instruction manual.
1. Package contents
Unpack the video camera carefully and check that all the items listed below are
included:
1. MAGINON AC 500 Touch
2. Helmet mount
3. 4x 3M adhesive stickers
4. Underwater housing
5. USB cable
6. Warranty certicate
7. Instruction Manual
Note:
• Remove the film from the video camera lens and monitor if necessary, by pulling the
protruding tab.
• Warning! Keep plastic films and bags well away from babies and small children. They present a risk of
suffocation.

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1. Package contents 1
2. table of contents 2
3. notes regarding risks, safety and warnings 3
4. your Video camera 5
4.1. Video camera and accessories 5
4.2. Views of the camera 6
5. PreParing the Video camera 8
5.1. Inserting and removing the memory card 8
5.2. Charging the battery 9
5.3. Using the underwater housing 9
5.4. Using the helmet mount 11
6. oPerating the Video camera 12
6.1. Switching the video camera on and o 12
6.2. Setting the shooting mode 12
6.3. Video recording 13
6.4. Taking photos 14
6.5. Vehicle mode 15
6.6. Playback mode 16
7. connecting to a comPuter 17
8. TECHNICAL DATA 18
9. system info, maintenance and disPosal 19
9.1. Care 19
9.2. Storage 19
9.3. Disposal 20
10. warranty and serVice 21
11. conformity 22
12. index 23
2. Table of Contents

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3. Notes regarding risks, safety and warnings
Handling the Action Video Camera and accessories improperly poses a risk to yourself
and others, or the video camera could be damaged or destroyed. Therefore, please
read and strictly observe the following notes regarding risks, safety and warnings.
Purpose
The Action Video Camera is intended for recording video clips and taking digital
photos. It is designed for personal use and is not suitable for commercial purposes.
Risks of using electronic devices for children and persons with
limited abilities.
The video camera, accessories and packaging are not toys for children. Keep
children away from them. Among other things, there are risks of electric shock,
poisoning and suffocation
The video camera and its accessories may not be used by children and persons
with limited ability to operate devices. The video camera and accessories may only
be used by persons who are physically and mentally capable of operating them
safely.
Risk of electric shock due to moisture and humidity
The video camera and USB cable must not be exposed to drips or splashes.
In addition, containers filled with liquids, such as vases or glasses, must not be
placed on them or in their immediate vicinity. There is a risk of fire and electric
shock.
Do not charge the video camera's integrated battery in the vicinity of water.
There is a risk of fire and electric shock.
Do not charge the video camera's integrated battery in environments with high
humidity, a lot of steam, smoke or dust. There is a risk of fire and electric shock.
Electrical hazard
If foreign bodies or liquids get into the video camera, turn it off. Allow it to dry
thoroughly. Otherwise there is a risk of fire and electric shock.
If the video camera is dropped or the housing is damaged, switch it off. Otherwise
there is a risk of fire and electric shock.
The video camera must not be taken apart, modified or repaired. There is a risk of
fire and electric shock.

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Heat damage / re hazard
Do not place the video camera in a location where the temperature may rise
significantly (e.g. in a car). The case or internal parts could be damaged as a result,
which in turn could cause a fire.
Do not wrap the video camera up and do not place it on textiles. This could cause
heat to build up in the video camera, which could deform the housing, causing a
fire risk.
Risks due to the use of the integrated lithium ion battery
There is a risk of explosion if the integrated battery is replaced incorrectly.
Never expose the integrated battery to excessive heat, such as sunlight, fire etc.
There is a risk of fire and explosion.
The integrated battery must not be thrown into a fire, short circuited or taken
apart. There is a risk of fire and explosion.
Dispose of the battery in accordance with local battery recycling requirements.
Information can be obtained from your local council.
Injuries and property damage
Only place the video camera on stable surfaces. Otherwise the camera could fall or
tip over, which could damage it or cause injuries.
Do not operate the video camera when running or driving. You could trip or cause
a road accident.
Do not place a naked flame, such as a lit candle, on or near the video camera.
Damage to the electronics, the monitor or the lens, caused by external influences
like blows, falls or similar, is not covered by the warranty and is therefore subject to
a charge.
Do not drop or knock the video camera and always handle it with care. Otherwise
it could get damaged.

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4. Your video camera
4.1. Video camera and accessories
1. Action Video Camera
2. Underwater housing
3. USB cable
4. Helmet mount
5. 3M adhesive stickers (4 pc)
6. Operating instructions (not shown)
7. Warranty documents (not shown)
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4.2. Views of the camera
Front and back views
Left and right views
Lens
TFT monitor
Microphone
Charge
indicator
Operation LED
Mode switch
Slot for
carrying loop

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Top view
Bottom view
On / O button Shutter button
Memory card slot Mini USB port
Reset

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5. Preparing the video camera
5.1. Inserting and removing the memory card
In order to be able to shoot videos or photos with the video camera, you must rst
insert a memory card for the recordings and photos to be saved on.
Insert a microSD/microSDHC memory card into the Action Video Camera as shown in
the illustration. Make sure that the
side of the memory card with writing
on it is facing the monitor and the
contacts on the memory card are
inserted rst. Push the memory card
into the video camera until you hear
it click.
To remove the memory card push it
again. The memory card will then be
pushed out of the device slightly and
can be removed.
Note:
• Format a memory card on the computer before you use it for the first time in the video camera.
• MicroSD and microSDHC memory cards with a maximum capacity of 32 GB can be used. Class 6 or higher
memory cards are recommended.

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5.2. Charging the battery
To charge the integrated lithium ion battery, switch the camera o and connect the
USB cable to the USB port on the
camera. Connect the other end of
the USB cable to the USB port on a
computer with USB 2.0 or higher or
a 5V and at least 500 mA USB mains
adapter.
When charging is in progress the
charge indicator will light up red and
will go out as soon as the battery is
fully charged.
5.3. Using the underwater housing
By using the underwater housing supplied, you can shoot underwater with the Action
Video Camera, down to depths of 10 metres.
Make sure that the inside of the underwater housing is clean and dry before you put
the video camera in it. In particular, check that there is no dirt on the seal and the seal
is undamaged before each use.
Make sure there is a memory card in the video camera and the mode switch is set to
your desired shooting mode.
The camera shouldn‘t be used more than one hour underwater to prevent any damages.
Note:
• It takes a maximum of 4 hours for the battery to charge fully.
Note:
• In order to determine whether the underwater housing is watertight, you can carry out the following test:
• Close the underwater housing without a camera inside. Then completely immerse it under water for around
1 minute. After removing it, dry the outside of the housing and then open the housing. If the inside is dry
then the housing is sealed.

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Now insert the camera, lens rst, into the underwater housing. In doing so, the positions
of the on/o button and the shutter
button on the camera and housing
must be aligned.
Close the underwater housing and
squeeze the cover and housing
together rmly. Hook the latch on the
side into the bracket on the cover.
Then lock the latch by pressing the
clip marked with an arrow forwards
against the housing.
In order to open the underwater
housing again after use, pull on the
clip marked with an arrow until it
springs open. You can then completely
open the housing and remove the
camera. Always dry the underwater
housing before opening it in order to
avoid getting moisture on the video
camera.
Note:
• The underwater housing also provides protection from rain or water spray, for example when the Action
Video Camera is mounted on a helmet. However, please note that the sound quality is reduced on recordings
made while using the underwater housing.
• After use in salt water, thoroughly wash the underwater housing using clean water. Otherwise the hinge
could corrode and salt could stick to the seal ring, which can lead to damage to the seal.
• The seal ring can be removed and washed separately using clean water. Do not dry the seal ring with a cloth
as this could cause damage.

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5.4. Using the helmet mount
You can attach the Action Video Camera to a bike or motor cycle helmet or other
suitable surface such as a surf board, using the helmet mount supplied.
First, stick the 3M adhesive pads included in the package into the recesses on the
underside of the helmet mount. Remove the second lm from the adhesive pads
and then stick the mount on to the
cleaned surface of the helmet or surf
board.
The adhesive pads can be removed
from virtually any surface without
leaving a residue.
The Action Video Camera can only
be used on the helmet mount when
inside the underwater housing. To do
this, screw the screw mount tightly
onto the tripod thread on the
underwater housing. Then slide the
screw mount into the recess on the
mount plate until you hear it click.
In order to remove the screw mount
from the mount plate, squeeze the
front clasps together rmly and slide
it out.
You can also adjust the angle of the
camera using the screw on the side of
the screw mount. To do this, unscrew
it a few turns and move the mount
into the desired position. Then
carefully tighten the screw back up.
Note:
• WARNING: The helmet mount is only suitable for speeds up to 100 km/h!

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6. Operating the video camera
This section describes operating and adjusting the Action Video Camera.
6.1. Switching the video camera on and o
To switch the video camera on, hold down the on/o button on the top for approx. 3
seconds, until the monitor lights up. Press the on/o button again to turn the
video camera o again. If the Action Video Camera is not operated for over 5 minutes,
the device will automatically turn itself o to save power. Likewise, the video camera
automatically switches o once the battery charge level gets too low. In this case the
battery symbol is displayed on the monitor before switching o.
While a video is being recorded the video camera monitor will switch o after a while
to save power. The recording then keeps running, the operation LED lights up red.
Briey press the on/o button to switch the monitor back on.
6.2. Setting the shooting mode
You can select one of the three following shooting modes using the mode switch on
the side:
[] Photo mode: For taking individual photos.
[] Video mode: For making continuous video recordings. The recording only
stops automatically when the memory card is full or the battery is flat.
[] Vehicle mode: Continuous video recording, stored in individual files of 5
minutes each. Once the memory card is full, the oldest video files are deleted.

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6.3. Video recording
Once the camera is set to video mode using the mode switch, you can start and end
individual video recordings using the shutter button.
The following displays and functions are available on the monitor in video mode:
1. [00:12:18] Time display: The running
time of the current video is
displayed here while recording the
video. If no recording is running, the
maximum remaining recording time
is displayed instead.
2. [ ] Video quality: Touch the symbol
on the monitor to select the required
resolution. The video camera switches
between "HD" (1280 x 720 pixels)
and "640" (640 x 480 pixels).
3. [ ] Digital zoom +: Touch the
symbol to enlarge the view.
4. [ ] Magnification: Shows the current magnification of the digital zoom.
5. [ ] Digital zoom -: Touch the symbol to shrink the view.
6. [ ] Playback: Touch this symbol to change the playback mode.
7. [ ] Mode symbol: Video mode is displayed.
8. [ ] Battery symbol: Shows the charge status of the integrated battery.
9. [ ] Date/Time: Touch the symbol to set the date and time on the video camera.
Then select the figure you want to change, and adjust it using the symbols
displayed. Confirm the changes with the shutter button.
10. [ ] Memory card symbol: Indicates that a memory card is inserted.
11. [ ] Focus frame: You can also start and end video recordings by touching the
focus frame on the monitor.

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6.4. Taking photos
In photo mode you can take individual images by pressing the shutter.
The following displays and functions are available on the monitor in photo mode:
1. [0/1234] Counter: Shows the
number of photos already taken and
the maximum number of photos.
2. [] Photo quality: Touch the symbol
on the monitor to select the required
resolution. The video camera switches
between "5M" (2592 x 1944 pixels),
"3M" (2048 x 1536 pixels) and "1M"
(1280 x 1024 pixels).
3. [ ] Digital zoom +: Touch the
symbol to enlarge the view.
4. [ ] Magnification: Shows the
current magnification of the digital zoom.
5. [ ] Digital zoom -: Touch the symbol to shrink the view.
6. [ ] Playback: Touch this symbol to change to playback mode.
7. [ ] Mode symbol: Photo mode is displayed.
8. [ ] Battery symbol: Shows the charge status of the integrated battery.
9. [ ] Date/Time: Touch the symbol to set the date and time on the video camera.
Then select the figure you want to change, and adjust it using the symbols
displayed. Confirm the changes with the shutter button.
10. [ ] Memory card symbol: Indicates that a memory card is inserted.
11. [ ] Focus frame: You can also take photographs by touching the focus frame on
the monitor.

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6.5. Vehicle mode
In vehicle mode you can make continuous video recordings. These recordings are
stored in individual les of 5 minutes each. Once the memory card is full, the oldest
video le is deleted.
The following displays and functions
are available on the monitor in vehicle
mode.
1. [00:12:18] Time display: The
running time of the current video is
displayed here while recording the
video. If no recording is running, the
maximum remaining recording time
is displayed instead.
2. [ ] Video quality: Touch the
symbol on the monitor to select the
required resolution. The video camera switches between "HD" (1280 x 720 pixels)
and "640" (640 x 480 pixels).
3. [ ] Digital zoom +: Touch the symbol to enlarge the view.
4. [ ] Magnification: Shows the current magnification of the digital zoom.
5. [ ] Digital zoom -: Touch the symbol to shrink the view.
6. [ ] Playback: Touch this symbol to change to playback mode.
7. [ ] Mode symbol: Vehicle mode is displayed.
8. [ ] Battery symbol: Shows the charge status of the integrated battery.
9. [ ] Date/Time: Touch the symbol to set the date and time on the video camera.
Then select the figure you want to change, and adjust it using the symbols
displayed. Confirm the changes with the shutter button.
10. [ ] Memory card symbol: Indicates that a memory card is inserted.
11. [ ] Focus frame: You can also start and end video recordings by touching the
focus frame on the monitor.

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6.6. Playback mode
In playback mode you can view the videos and photos stored on the memory card.
You can also delete individual recordings directly on the camera.
The following displays and functions are available on the monitor in playback mode:
1. [ ] Type of shot: This shows what
type of shot the selected file is. "AVI"
represents a video, "JPG" is a photo.
2. [ ] File count: Shows the
sequential number of the current
recording as well as the total
number of recordings.
3. [ ] Folder: Specifies the name of
the current folder on the memory
card.
4. [ ] Scroll forward: Touch the
symbol on the monitor to move to the next recording.
5. [ ] Recording mode: Touch this symbol to change back to recording mode.
6. [ ] Start playback: Here you can start and stop the video recording playback. You
can also fast forward and rewind during playback.
7. [ ] Delete: If you want to delete the current recording, touch this symbol on
the monitor. A message then appears asking whether the recording really is to be
deleted ("yes") or not ("no").
8. [ ] Scroll back: Touch the symbol on the monitor to move to the previous
recording.

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7. Connecting to a computer
You can transfer video and photo les directly from the video camera to a computer.
Switch the Action Video Camera on and plug the USB cable into the USB port on it and
into the computer. The computer will then install
an additional removable disk in "My Computer",
through which you can access the data stored on
the video camera memory card.
When connected to the computer, the USB
symbol will briey be displayed on the
video camera monitor. The operation LED will
also be continuously lit.
The les can be found on the memory card in
subfolders in the "DCIM" folder. In the
"100MEDIA" subfolder you will nd videos recorded in video mode as well as the
photos; the "RECORDER" subfolder contains les made in vehicle mode.
System requirements
Windows® Macintosh
Pentium® III 800 MHz or higher
Windows® XP/Vista/7/8
512 MB RAM
1 GB of available hard disk space
Free USB port
PowerPC G3/G4/G5
OS 10.3.9 or newer system
512 MB RAM
1 GB of available hard disk space
Free USB port
Note:
• When connected to a computer the integrated battery will also be charged.

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8. Technical data
Element Description
Lens 135°Wide angle lens; F=3.1 | f=2.7 mm (xed focus)
Display 5.08 cm (2.0") LCD touchscreen
Operating modes Video mode, photo mode, vehicle mode, removable disk
Data formats Video: AVI Motion JPEG (Audio: PCM); Photo: JPEG
Video resolution 720p: 1280 x 720 (30 fps),VGA: 640 x 480 (60 fps)
Photo resolution 5M: 2592 x 1944, 3M: 2048 x 1536, 1M: 1280 x 1024
Memory space requirements 720p: approx. 10 minutes / GByte,VGA: approx. 8 minutes / GByte
Storage medium microSD/SDHC memory cards up to 32 GB
Digital zoom 4x
Waterproong To a depth of up to 10 m in the underwater housing provided.
Power supply Integrated, rechargeable lithium ion battery (440 mAh) for up to 90 min. video
recording time
Ports Mini USB 2.0
Charging function USB charging function, USB 2.0 or higher necessary
Microphone Integrated microphone
Dimensions (L x W x H) 66 mm x 45 mm x 25 mm
Weight 48 grams (without memory card)
Note:
• In the course of product improvements, we reserve the right to make technical and visual modifications to
the item.