Minolta MNCD2K10 User manual

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INTRODUCTION
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The Minolta MNCD2K10 Car Camcorder integrates multi-functions of 2K HD video capture,
high resolution photo capture and a compact form factor. It adopts video decoding
technology of high performance and compression ratios to deliver excellent video quality.
This camcorder is intended for in-vehicle shooting, which effectively enables the collection
of evidence for driving accidents, daily life, traveling and outdoor activities. The Minolta
MNCD2K10 allows you to record video when mounted to your car’s windshield in a wide,
large angle.
This quick guide explains how to use your camcorder and provides additional information,
including precautions and technical specifications. Please read through it carefully and
understand this quick guide before use. Keep it properly stored away for reference.
Safety and Handling Precautions
•Do not take apart or attempt to service the camcorder yourself.
•Do not expose the camcorder to moisture, or extreme temperatures.
•Allow the camera to warm up when moving from cold to warm temperatures.
•Do not touch and put pressure on the camera lens.
•Do not expose the lens to direct sunlight for extended periods.
•Do not use abrasive chemicals, cleaning solvents or strong detergents to clean the
product. Wipe the product with a slightly damp soft cloth.
•When the camera is used for an extended period of time, it is normal for the camera body
to feel warm.
•Do not subject the LCD monitor to impact.
•To prevent the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or
moisture.

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1. GETTING STARTED
1.1 Overview
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Windshield Mount
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Status LEDs
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Display
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OK | Record
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Mode
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Lock File
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Power | Display On/Off
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USB Port
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Speaker
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Lens
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Windshield Mount Port
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Aux Camera HDMI Port
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Memory Card Slot
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Up | Record Audio
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Menu
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Down
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Reset Pinhole
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Microphone
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1.2 Button and Functions Explanation
Function
Description
Display
Shows the current view and menu, options and different
statuses of each mode.
Power
Press and hold for 3 seconds to power on and off.
Tap once while power is on to turn off the display, tap
again to turn the display on.
Mode
Tap once to cycle between Video, Photo and Playback
modes.
Down
Button used during menu navigation and playback use.
Tap to turn audio recording on and off.
OK | Record
OK button in menus.
Record button in shooting modes.
Up | Record Audio
Button used during menu navigation and playback use.
Tap to turn audio recording on and off.
Menu
Button used for accessing and exiting all menus and
submenus.
Lock File
Tap to protect a video while recording and in playback
mode.
Microphone
Built-in microphone for audio capture during video
recording.
USB Port
Power port and data transfer port for transferring media
to your computer.
IR LEDs
IR LEDs to aid with night vision.
Windshield Mount
Mount used to connect the camcorder to your
windshield.
Memory Card Slot
Storage slot for inserting your MicroSD memory card.
Speaker
Built-in speaker output for playback of video files when
audio recording is enabled.
Lens
Front capture device for all video and photo.
Reset Button
Button for power cycling your camcorder if it freezes or
becomes unresponsive
Aux Camera HDMI
Port
This port allows you to connect an auxiliary camera (not
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1.3 Memory Card Insertion and Removal
1. Ensure the camcorder is powered off.
2. Insert a MicroSD memory card into the MicroSD card slot with the gold pins facing the
display screen. Do not force it through the MicroSD card into the slot as it can only be
inserted in one direction. Once successfully inserted, it will click in.
3. To remove the MicroSD card, simply push the MicroSD card in and it will bounce back
out of the slot.
1.4 Windshield Mount
The included windshield mount is included for mounting your camcorder to your windshield.
The mount can only be insert in one way. Simply attach the smaller plastic end of the
mount to the front of your camcorder, and the suction cup side to the top of your
windshield. Before applying to your windshield, make sure that your windshield is clean,
dry and free of any dirt or debris.
NOTE: If the suction cup loses its grip over time, thoroughly clean the clear suction are with
soap and water. After cleaning, allow it to dry for 2 hours and reapply it to your windshield.
Do not remove or
insert the memory card
when recording. Doing
so may cause the card
to become damaged
or cause data loss.

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1.5 Startup
1.5.1 In-Car Use
Connect the included auxiliary DC power adaptor to your car’s power port. Plug the USB
plug into the camcorder’s USB port. Charging will begin immediately. Please note that the
camcorder’s internal battery has a very limited capacity and is only intended for use in
emergency use situations.
1.5.2 USB Cord / Computer Use
Connect the included USB cable to a free USB port on your computer, and connect the
other end of the cable into the camcorder’s USB port. The battery may be charged while
the camcorder is powered on or off.
While charging, the red power indicator LED will illuminate. When charging is complete, the
power indicator LED will automatically turn off.
Your camcorder acts like a memory card reader when connected and your videos and
photos stored on your camcorder memory can easily be accessed this way.
To access the files on your PC, go to Start (or File Explorer) →This PC →and find
Removable Disk. Your media will be stored in a folder on this drive.
1.5.3 Reset
If your camcorder freezes or becomes unresponsive, press the RESET button to reset and
power cycle the camcorder. Insert a pointy object into the reset hole on the front body of
the camcorder to fully reset it. Refer to the Section 1 of the user manual’s illustration.
1.5.4 Auxiliary Camera Port
Using the built-in HDMI auxiliary camera port, an additional camera, not included, can be
connected. This will allow you to record two views at the same time.
Using an auxiliary camera is optional and is not required for normal use of this camcorder.

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2.USING YOUR CAMCORDER
Quick Use Instructions
Simply insert the MicroSD memory card into the MicroSD card slot, and insert the auxiliary
power adaptor into the camcorder’s USB port and your car’s power port. The camcorder
will automatically power on and begin recording a video file.
To start or stop recording at any time, press the OK/RECORD button. You may also
remove the auxiliary DC power adaptor at any time to automatically save a recording and
power the camcorder off. Just mount it to your windshield, plug in the power and drive!
3.CAMCORDER OPERATION
Once you have inserted the MicroSD memory card and plugged your camcorder into a
power source, your camcorder will automatically power on and begin recording. Press the
OK button to stop recording. You may also manually power your camcorder on or off by
pressing the POWER button for 2 seconds.
There are 3 operation modes available for use. To cycle through the different modes,
simply press the MODE button. Your camcorder’s screen will show the current mode in the
display’s upper left corner. Modes cannot change while a video is being recorded. The
recording must stop first before changing to another mode.
3.1 Video Capture Mode
Once your camcorder powers on, it will default to Video Mode and begin recording
automatically. To start or stop recording at any time, press the OK/RECORD button. To
manually capture video when cycling from another mode, enter VIDEO Mode and press the
OK/RECORD button to begin recording video again.
3.2 Photo Capture Mode
To capture a photo, enter PHOTO Mode by pressing the MODE button until a camera icon
is show in the upper left corner of the screen. Press the OK/RECORD button to instantly
capture a photo.

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3.3 Playback Mode
To review your video and photo files, enter PLAYBACK Mode. Press the MODE button
until a previously captured file is shown on the screen. The most recent file captured will be
displayed first.
1. Press the UP and DOWN buttons to cycle through available playback files of photos and
videos.
2. To delete a file or to protect a file from deletion, press the MENU button.
3. Press the MODE button again to exit PLAYBACK mode.
Playing Back Video Clips
•Press the OK/RECORD button to play or pause a video clip in PLAYBACK mode.
•To fast forward, press the DOWN button while video is playing back.
•To rewind, press the UP button while video is playing back.
•To delete a file or to protect a file from deletion, press the MENU button.

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3.4 Main Screen and Icons Explanation
VIDEO MODE
PHOTO MODE
1. VIDEO Mode
2. Recording Active
3. Protected Video
4. Park Mode Enabled
5. Recording Time Elapsed
6. Current Video Resolution
7. Memory Card Inserted
8. Current Battery Level
9. Current Time
10. Current Date
11. Exposure Value
12. Motion Detection Enabled
13. Loop Recording Enabled
1. PHOTO Mode
2. Digital Image
Stabilization Enabled
3. Number of Pictures
Remaining
4. Current Photo Resolution
5. Current Image Quality
6. Memory Card Inserted
7. Current Battery Level
8. Current Time
9. Current Date
10. ISO
11. White Balance
12. Exposure Value
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4.MENU & SETTINGS INTERFACE
4.1 Video Mode Settings
Overview
Your camcorder comes preset with some user-adjustable settings to fine tune and
customize how you would like your videos to be captured. The settings are already
optimized and preset for the easiest experience.
Before you begin, ensure you are in VIDEO mode . From the main screen, press the
MODE button once. The current mode will be displayed in the upper right corner of the
display. To cycle through the different modes, simply press the MODE button again.
NOTE: The settings menu cannot be accessed while the camcorder is recording a video
file. If the camcorder is recording a file, you must stop recording before the settings menu
can be accessed. To stop recording at any time, press the OK/RECORD button.
4.1.1 Video Resolution
Your camcorder has a number of preset resolution and frames per second rates. A higher
resolution will produce a higher quality and lager video file.
1. In VIDEO mode, press the MENU button. Select ‘Video Resolution’ by using the UP or
DOWN buttons. Press the OK/RECORD button to enter the ‘Video Resolution’
submenu.
2. Press the UP or DOWN buttons again to navigate the submenu, and select a setting.
You can select from 1440P (highest quality), 1080P (medium quality), and 720P (low
quality)
3. Press the OK/RECORD button to confirm your selected setting.
4. To exit the settings menu, press the MENU button twice and your camcorder will return
to the main status screen of the current mode.
4.1.2 Loop Recording
This setting allows you to set a maximum duration for each video clip recorded. Once you
select an option, your camcorder will record video clips in this time interval only. Once
your selected duration recording time is reached, the camcorder will end the recording and
begin recording a new video file seamlessly.
1. In VIDEO mode, press the MENU button. Select ‘Loop Recording’ by using the UP or
DOWN buttons. Press the OK/RECORD button to enter the ‘Loop Recording’ submenu.

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2. Press the UP or DOWN buttons again to navigate the submenu, and select a setting.
You can select from OFF, 1 Minute Loop, 3 Minute Loop and 5 Minute Loop.
3. Press the OK/RECORD button to confirm your selected setting.
4. To exit the settings menu, press the MENU button twice and your camcorder will return
to the main status screen of the current mode.
4.1.3 Audio Recording
This setting allows you to select the built-in microphone ON or OFF during a video
recording. Once you select an option, your camcorder will either record audio within the
video file, or record a video file without the audio.
1. In VIDEO mode, press the MENU button. Select ‘Audio Recording’ by using the UP or
DOWN buttons. Press the OK/RECORD button to enter the ‘Audio Recording’
submenu.
2. Press the UP or DOWN buttons again to navigate the submenu, and select a setting.
You can select from OFF and ON.
3. Press the OK/RECORD button to confirm your selected setting.
4. To exit the settings menu, press the MENU button twice and your camcorder will return
to the main status screen of the current mode.
4.1.4 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 not further
movement is detected within a 10-second period of the last movement registered. You
may also manually stop recording anytime by pressing the OK/RECORD button during a
recording.
1. In VIDEO mode, press the MENU button. Select ‘Motion Detection’ by using the UP or
DOWN buttons. Press the OK/RECORD button to enter the ‘Motion Detection’
submenu.
2. Press the UP or DOWN buttons again to navigate the submenu, and select a setting.
You can select from OFF and ON.
3. Press the OK/RECORD button to confirm your selected setting.
4. To exit the settings menu, press the MENU button twice and your camcorder will return
to the main status screen of the current mode.
Note: When selecting OFF, your camcorder will still automatically record upon startup if
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4.1.5 Collision Sensitivity
This setting allows you to set the sensitivity level for automatic recording upon collision.
When triggered or when the camcorder things a collision occurred, it will automatically
begin recording and the recording will be stored with the icon. The video file will be
locked and protected from deletion.
1. In VIDEO mode, press the MENU button. Select ‘Collision Sensitivity’ by using the UP
or DOWN buttons. Press the OK/RECORD button to enter the ‘Collision Sensitivity’
submenu.
2. Press the UP or DOWN buttons again to navigate the submenu, and select a setting.
You can select from OFF, LOW, MEDIUM and HIGH.
3. Press the OK/RECORD button to confirm your selected setting.
4. To exit the settings menu, press the MENU button twice and your camcorder will return
to the main status screen of the current mode.
4.1.6 Date & Time Stamp
This setting allows you to imprint a date, or date & time onto your recorded video files.
Once a video file is recorded with either imprint, the imprint cannot be removed.
1. In VIDEO mode, press the MENU button. Select ‘Date & Time Stamp’ by using the UP
or DOWN buttons. Press the OK/RECORD button to enter the ‘Date & Time Stamp’
submenu.
2. Press the UP or DOWN buttons again to navigate the submenu, and select a setting.
You can select from OFF, Date and Date & Time.
3. Press the OK/RECORD button to confirm your selected setting.
4. To exit the settings menu, press the MENU button twice and your camcorder will return
to the main status screen of the current mode.

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4.2 Photo Mode Settings
Overview
Your camcorder comes preset with some user-adjustable settings to fine tune and
customize how you would like your photos to be captured. The settings are already
optimized and preset for the easiest experience.
Before you begin, ensure you are in PHOTO mode . From the main screen, press
the MODE button twice. The current mode will be displayed in the upper right corner of the
display. To cycle through the different modes, simply press the MODE button again.
NOTE: The settings menu cannot be accessed while the camcorder is recording a video
file. If the camcorder is recording a file, you must stop recording before the settings menu
can be accessed. To stop recording at any time, press the OK/RECORD button.
4.2.1 Photo Resolution
Your camcorder has a number of preset photo resolution sizes. A higher resolution will
produce a higher quality and lager photo.
1. In PHOTO mode, press the MENU button. Select ‘Photo Resolution’ by using the UP or
DOWN buttons. Press the OK/RECORD button to enter the ‘Photo Resolution’
submenu.
2. Press the UP or DOWN buttons again to navigate the submenu, and select a setting.
You can select from 12M Mega Pixels (highest quality), 8M Mega Pixels (high quality),
5M Mega Pixels (medium quality), 3M Mega Pixels (low quality), and 1.3M Mega Pixels
(lowest quality).
3. Press the OK/RECORD button to confirm your selected setting.
4. To exit the settings menu, press the MENU button twice and your camcorder will return
to the main status screen of the current mode.
4.2.2 Photo Stabilization
This setting enables image capture in shaky or low-light settings by electronically
eliminating motion blur and canceling shake.
1. In PHOTO mode, press the MENU button. Select ‘Photo Stabilization’ by using the UP
or DOWN buttons. Press the OK/RECORD button to enter the ‘Photo Stabilization’
submenu.
2. Press the UP or DOWN buttons again to navigate the submenu, and select a setting.
You can select from OFF and ON.
3. Press the OK/RECORD button to confirm your selected setting.

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4. To exit the settings menu, press the MENU button twice and your camcorder will return
to the main status screen of the current mode.
4.2.3 Photo Quality
This setting determines the level of compression the camera uses when saving photos to
your memory card. A high level of compression will produce a lower quality photo, and will
also use less space when saving your photos.
1. In PHOTO mode, press the MENU button. Select ‘Photo Quality’ by using the UP or
DOWN buttons. Press the OK/RECORD button to enter the ‘Photo Quality’ submenu.
2. Press the UP or DOWN buttons again to navigate the submenu, and select a setting.
You can select from Super Fine (high quality, low compression), Fine (medium quality,
medium compression), and Normal (low quality, high compression).
3. Press the OK/RECORD button to confirm your selected setting.
4. To exit the settings menu, press the MENU button twice and your camcorder will return
to the main status screen of the current mode.
4.2.4 Photo Sharpness
This setting determines the visible detail of the photos being captured.
1. In PHOTO mode, press the MENU button. Select ‘Photo Sharpness’ by using the UP or
DOWN buttons. Press the OK/RECORD button to enter the ‘Photo Sharpness’
submenu.
2. Press the UP or DOWN buttons again to navigate the submenu, and select a setting.
You can select from Hard (sharp, saturated photo), Normal (medium sharpness), and
Light (soft, duller photo).
3. Press the OK/RECORD button to confirm your selected setting.
4. To exit the settings menu, press the MENU button twice and your camcorder will return
to the main status screen of the current mode.
4.2.5 White Balance
This setting determines the color of light present in your photos. It can make scenes seem
warmer or cooler in lighting depending on how the scene you’re shooting in affects the
frame.
1. In PHOTO mode, press the MENU button. Select ‘White Balance’ by using the UP or
DOWN buttons. Press the OK/RECORD button to enter the ‘White Balance’ submenu.
2. Press the UP or DOWN buttons again to navigate the submenu, and select a setting.
You can select from Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, and Fluorescent.

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3. Press the OK/RECORD button to confirm your selected setting.
4. To exit the settings menu, press the MENU button twice and your camcorder will return
to the main status screen of the current mode.
4.2.6 ISO
This setting determines the light sensitivity in the photos being captured.
1. In PHOTO mode, press the MENU button. Select ‘ISO’ by using the UP or DOWN
buttons. Press the OK/RECORD button to enter the ‘ISO’ submenu.
2. Press the UP or DOWN buttons again to navigate the submenu, and select a setting.
You can select from Auto, 100 and 200.
3. Press the OK/RECORD button to confirm your selected setting.
4. To exit the settings menu, press the MENU button twice and your camcorder will return
to the main status screen of the current mode.
4.2.7 Date & Time Stamp
This setting allows you to imprint a date, or date & time onto your captured photos. Once a
photo is captured with either imprint, the imprint cannot be removed.
1. In PHOTO mode, press the MENU button. Select ‘Date & Time Stamp’ by using the UP
or DOWN buttons. Press the OK/RECORD button to enter the ‘Date & Time Stamp’
submenu.
2. Press the UP or DOWN buttons again to navigate the submenu, and select a setting.
You can select from OFF, Date and Date & Time.
3. Press the OK/RECORD button to confirm your selected setting.
4. To exit the settings menu, press the MENU button twice and your camcorder will return
to the main status screen of the current mode.

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4.3 Playback Mode Settings
Overview
Before you begin, ensure you are in PLAYBACK mode . From the main screen, press
the MODE button two times. The current mode will be displayed in the upper right corner of
the display. To cycle through the different modes, simply press the MODE button again.
4.3.1 Delete
Your camcorder gives you the option of deleting your recording video and photo files right
from your camcorder.
1. In PLAYBACK mode, press the MENU button. Select ‘Delete’ by using the UP or
DOWN buttons. Press the OK/RECORD button to enter the ‘Delete’ submenu.
2. Press the UP or DOWN buttons again to navigate the submenu, and select a setting.
You can select from Delete Current and Delete All.
3. Press the OK/RECORD button to confirm your selected setting.
4. Press the OK/RECORD button to confirm or cancel deletion.
5. To exit the settings menu, press the MENU button twice and your camcorder will return
to the main status screen of the current mode.
NOTE: There is no way to recover deleted media. Once you delete a single file or all
files, they cannot be recovered. Only files that are locked are protected from deletion
in PLAYBACK mode.
4.3.2 Protect
Your camcorder gives you the option of protecting your recording video and photo files
right from your camcorder. This will lock your files and prevent them from being deleted in
PLAYBACK mode.
1. In PLAYBACK mode, press the MENU button. Select ‘Protect’ by using the UP or
DOWN buttons. Press the OK/RECORD button to enter the ‘Protect’ submenu.
2. Press the UP or DOWN buttons again to navigate the submenu, and select a setting.
You can select from Lock Current, Unlock Current, Lock All and Unlock All.
3. Press the OK/RECORD button to confirm your selected setting.
4. Press the OK/RECORD button to confirm or cancel locking or unlocking.
5. To exit the settings menu, press the MENU button twice and your camcorder will return
to the main status screen of the current mode.

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4.4 Setup Settings Menu
Overview
The Setup Settings Menu can be accessed while in any mode. From the main screen,
press the MENU button twice. The menu will move right and switch tabs from the current
mode’s icon to the Setup Settings menu.
NOTE: The settings menu cannot be accessed while the camcorder is recording a video
file. If the camcorder is recording a file, you must stop recording before the settings menu
can be accessed. To stop recording at any time, press the OK/RECORD button.
4.4.1 Park Mode Sensitivity
This setting allows the camcorder to automatically power on and record a video clip, if the
camcorder detects a collision while parked and is powered off. You can set the sensitivity
level setting in this menu. This setting will only work activate if there is sufficient battery
power remaining in the camcorder’s built-in battery. When triggered or when the
camcorder things a collision occurred, it will automatically begin recording and the
recording will be stored with the icon. The video file will be locked and protected
from deletion.
1. In any mode, press the MENU button twice. Select ‘Park Mode Sensitivity’ by using the
UP or DOWN buttons. Press the OK/RECORD button to enter the ‘Park Mode
Sensitivity’ submenu.
2. Press the UP or DOWN buttons again to navigate the submenu, and select a setting.
You can select from OFF, LOW, MEDIUM and HIGH.
3. Press the OK/RECORD button to confirm your selected setting.
4. To exit the settings menu, press the MENU button twice and your camcorder will return
to the main status screen of the current mode.
4.4.2 Date & Time Setup
This setting allows you to set a date and time for display on videos and photos.
1. In any mode, press the MENU button twice. Select ‘Date & Time Setup’ by using the
UP or DOWN buttons. Press the OK/RECORD button to enter the ‘Date & Time Setup’
submenu.
2. The menu is presented as follows:
Date: MM / DD / YYYY
Time: HH : MM : SS (the time can only be displayed in a 24-hour format)
Date Format: You can change the format of how the date is displayed.

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3. Press the UP or DOWN buttons to change the any of the values of the date and time.
When you are satisfied with the highlighted value, press the OK/RECORD button to
confirm that value and proceed to the next value.
4. Once you are completed, press the MENU button twice to save your setting and exit.
Your camcorder will return to the main status screen of the current mode.
4.4.3 Auto Power Off Delay
This setting allows you to set the delay time of automatically powering the camcorder off
once power is disconnected or your car’s ignition is turned off. For example, if you select
‘1 Minute’, your camcorder will automatically power off 1-minute after you either
disconnect power, or you turn your car’s ignition off.
1. In any mode, press the MENU button twice. Select ‘Auto Power Off Delay’ by using the
UP or DOWN buttons. Press the OK/RECORD button to enter the ‘Auto Power Off
Delay’ submenu.
2. Press the UP or DOWN buttons again to navigate the submenu, and select a setting.
You can select from OFF, 1 Minute and 3 Minutes.
3. Press the OK/RECORD button to confirm your selected setting.
4. To exit the settings menu, press the MENU button twice and your camcorder will return
to the main status screen of the current mode.
4.4.4 Language
This setting allows you to set the language for your camcorder’s menus.
1. In any mode, press the MENU button twice. Select ‘Language’ by using the UP or
DOWN buttons. Press the OK/RECORD button to enter the ‘Language’ submenu.
2. Press the UP or DOWN buttons again to navigate the submenu, and select a setting.
You can select from several different languages.
3. Press the OK/RECORD button to confirm your selected setting.
4. To exit the settings menu, press the MENU button twice and your camcorder will return
to the main status screen of the current mode.
4.4.5 Frequency
This setting allows you to set the power frequency of your camcorder. This setting is
dependent on the region that the camcorder is being used in.
1. In any mode, press the MENU button twice. Select ‘Language’ by using the UP or
DOWN buttons. Press the OK/RECORD button to enter the ‘Language’ submenu.

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2. Press the UP or DOWN buttons again to navigate the submenu, and select a setting.
You can select from 50Hz and 60Hz. The setting for North America is 60Hz.
3. Press the OK/RECORD button to confirm your selected setting.
4. To exit the settings menu, press the MENU button twice and your camcorder will return
to the main status screen of the current mode.
4.4.6 Format Memory Card
This setting allows you to erase all video and photo files stored on your memory card.
1. In any mode, press the MENU button twice. Select ‘Format Memory Card’ by using the
UP or DOWN buttons. Press the OK/RECORD button to enter the ‘Format Memory
Card’ submenu.
2. Press the UP or DOWN buttons again to navigate the submenu, and select a setting.
You can select from Cancel and OK.
3. Press the OK/RECORD button to confirm your selected setting.
4. To exit the settings menu, press the MENU button twice and your camcorder will return
to the main status screen of the current mode.
NOTE: Use extreme caution when accessing this setting. There is no way to recover
formatted media. Once you format your memory card, the previously stored files
cannot be recovered.
4.4.7 Reset to Default
This setting allows you to reset all menu settings to the factory default settings. This
function will not delete any media stored on your memory card.
1. In any mode, press the MENU button twice. Select ‘Reset to Default’ by using the UP or
DOWN buttons. Press the OK/RECORD button to enter the ‘Reset to Default’
submenu.
2. Press the UP or DOWN buttons again to navigate the submenu, and select a setting.
You can select from Cancel and OK.
3. Press the OK/RECORD button to confirm your selected setting.
4. To exit the settings menu, press the MENU button twice and your camcorder will return
to the main status screen of the current mode.
4.4.8 Firmware Version
This setting displays the current firmware version of your camcorder.

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1. In any mode, press the MENU button twice. Select ‘Firmware Version’ by using the UP
or DOWN buttons. Press the OK/RECORD button to enter the ‘Firmware Version’
submenu.
2. The menu will display the current firmware version.
3. To exit the settings menu, press the MENU button twice and your camcorder will return
to the main status screen of the current mode.