MAGINON AC-500 User manual

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Dear customer,
Congratulations on your purchase of a high quality MAGINON product.You have chosen a modern digital
Action Camcorder 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 camcorder 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 camcorder carefully and check that all the items listed below are included:
1. MAGINON AC-500 Touch
2. 4 GB microSDHC memory card with SD card adapter
3. Helmet mount
4. 4 x 3M adhesive stickers
5. Underwater housing
6. USB cable
7. Instruction Manual
8. Warranty documents
Note:
• Remove the protective film from the camcorder 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 CAMCORDER 5
4.1. Camcorder and accessories 5
4.2. Views of the camera 6
5. PREPARING THE CAMCORDER 8
5.1. Inserting and removing the memory card 8
5.2. Charging the battery 9
5.3. Using the underwater protective housing 9
5.4. Using the helmet mount 10
6. OPERATING THE CAMCORDER 11
6.1. Switching the camcorder on and o 11
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 19
10. WARRANTY AND SERVICE 20
11. CONFORMITY 21
12. INDEX 22
2. Table of Contents

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3. Notes regarding risks, safety and warnings
Handling the Action Camcorder and accessories improperly poses a risk to yourself
and others, or the camcorder could be damaged or destroyed. Therefore, please read
and strictly observe the following notes regarding risks, safety and warnings.
Purpose
The Action Camcorder 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 camcorder, 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 camcorder and its accessories may not be used by children and persons with
limited ability to operate devices. The camcorder 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 camcorder 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 camcorder's integrated battery in the vicinity of water. There is
a risk of fire and electric shock.
Do not charge the camcorder'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 camcorder, turn it off. Allow it to dry
thoroughly. Otherwise there is a risk of fire and electric shock.
If the camcorder is dropped or the housing is damaged , switch it off. Otherwise
there is a risk of fire and electric shock.
The camcorder 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 camcorder 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 camcorder up and do not place it on textiles. This could cause
heat to build up in the camcorder, 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 camcorder on stable surfaces. Otherwise the camera could fall or
tip over, which could damage it or cause injuries.
Do not operate the camcorder 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 camcorder.
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 camcorder and always handle it with care. Otherwise it
could get damaged.

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4. Your camcorder
4.1. Camcorder and accessories
1. Action Camcorder
2. 4 GB microSDHC memory card, inclu-
ding SD card adapter
3. Underwater protective housing
4. USB cable
5. Helmet mount
6. 3M adhesive stickers (4 pc)
7. Operating instructions (not shown)
8. Warranty documents (not shown)
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2.
3.
4.
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6.

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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 camcorder
5.1. Inserting and removing the memory card
In order to be able to shoot videos or photos with the camcorder, 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 Camcorder 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
camcorder 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 camcorder.
• MicroSD and microsSDHC 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 protective housing
By using the underwater protective housing supplied, you can shoot underwater with
the Action Camcorder, down to depths of 10 metres.
Make sure that the inside of the underwater protective housing is clean and dry before
you put the camcorder 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 camcorder 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 dama-
ges.
Note:
• It takes a maximum of 4 hours for the battery to charge fully.
Note:
• In order to determine whether the underwater protective housing is watertight, you can carry out the
following test:
• Close the underwater protective 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 protective 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 protective
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
protective 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 protective housing
before opening it in order to avoid
getting moisture on the camcorder.
Note:
• The underwater protective housing also provides protection from rain or water spray, for example when
the Action Camcorder is mounted on a helmet. However, please note that the sound quality is reduced on
recordings made while using the underwater protective housing.
• After use in salt-water, thoroughly wash the underwater protective 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 Camcorder 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
protective 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 Camcorder can only be
used on the helmet mount when
inside the underwater protective
housing. To do this, screw the screw
mount tightly onto the tripod thread
on the underwater housing. Then sli-
de 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.
Note:
• WARNING: The helmet mount is only suitable for speeds up to 50 km/h!

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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 positi-
on. Then
carefully tighten the screw back up.
6. Operating the camcorder
This section describes operating and adjusting the Action Camcorder.
6.1. Switching the camcorder on and o
To switch the camcorder 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
camcorder o again. If the Action Camcorder is not operated for over 5 minutes, the
device will automatically turn itself o to save power. Likewise, the camcorder
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 camcorder 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 camcorder
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 camcorder.
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 camcorder
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 camcorder.
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 camcorder 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 camcorder.
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 sym-
bol 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 camcorder to a computer.
Switch the Action Camcorder 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 camcorder memory card.
When connected to the computer, the USB
symbol will briey be displayed on the
camcorder 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 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
Video recording duration 720p: approx. 10 minutes / GByte,VGA: approx. 8 minutes / GByte
Storage medium microSD/SDHC memory cards up to 32 GB
Digital Zoom 4 X
Waterproong To a depth of up to ten metres in the underwater protective housing provided.
Power supply Integrated, rechargeable lithium-ion battery (440 mAh)
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.