Minolta MNCD350X User manual

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INTRODUCTION
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The Minolta MNCD350X Car Camcorder integrates multi-functions of 1080p 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 MNCD350X 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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USB Port
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Display
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Mount Port
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Charging LED
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OK | Record
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Power | IR
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Mode
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Lock File
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Status LED
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Up
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Menu
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Down
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Lens
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Speaker
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Memory Card Slot
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Lens
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IR LEDs
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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
Tap once to power on, press and hold for 3 seconds to
power off.
Mode
Tap once to cycle between Video, Photo and Playback
modes.
Up
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.
Down
Button used during menu navigation and playback use.
Tap to change the view on the LCD Display.
Menu
Button used for accessing and exiting all menus and
submenus.
Lock File
Tap to protect a video while recording.
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 LED Light
IR LED to aid with night vision.
Mount Port
Mount port for attaching the windshield suction cup
mount.
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

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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 Suction Cup 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 top 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 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 In-Car Camera
The camcorder comes with a second built-in camera. This camera is used to record the
interior of your vehicle at the same time as the front camera is recording the road in front of
you. The lens can be rotated allowing you to choose the best view. Press the DOWN
button to change the view on the LCD screen to the in-car camera. Video files from the in-
car camera are saved as separate files on the memory card.
1.5.3 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 LCD monitor will display the battery’s status as follows:
Camcorder is connected to auxiliary power.
Camcorder is disconnected from auxiliary power and battery is not full.
Camcorder is disconnected from auxiliary power and battery is full.
1.5.4 Using the IR Night Vision Mode
This camcorder has built-in infrared (IR) LEDs for night vision recording - giving you
the ability to capture photos and videos in a dark environment.
In Photo or Video mode, short-press the POWER button once to enable the IR LED
lights. When the IR LED lights are enabled, the IR LED icon, a moon and star, will
show in the middle top of the screen.

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To disable the IR LED lights, short-press the POWER button again. You will notice
that the IR light indicator on the screen is no longer showing, instead a sun icon will
show.
2. USING YOUR CAMCORDER
Quick Use Instructions
Simply insert the memory card into the 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 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!
Note: The IR LEDs can also be enabled or disabled during a recording.

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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. 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 will begin recording
automatically. To start or stop recording at any time, press the OK button. Press the DOWN
button to change the view of the rear camera.
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 button to instantly capture a photo.
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.
•Press the UP and DOWN buttons to cycle through available playback files of photos and
videos.
•To delete a file or to protect a file from deletion, press the MENU button.
•Press the MODE button again to exit PLAYBACK mode.
Playing Back Video Clips
•Press the OK button to play or pause a video clip in PLAYBACK mode.
•To delete a file or to protect a file from deletion, press the LOCK FILE button.

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3.4 Main Screen and Icons Explanation
VIDEO MODE
PHOTO MODE
1. VIDEO Mode
2. Recording Active
3. Night Vision Mode Off
4. Park Mode
5. Recording Time Elapsed
6. Video Size (Resolution)
7. Memory Card Inserted
8. Battery Level
9. Current Time
10. Current Date
11. Exposure Value
12. Loop Recording Enabled
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1. PHOTO Mode
2. Image Stabilization
3. Photo Burst
4. Night Vision Mode Off
5. Number of Pictures Remaining
6. Picture Size (Resolution)
7. Current Image Quality
8. Memory Card Inserted
9. Current Time
10. Current Date
11. Automatic ISO Enabled
12. Automatic White Balance
13. 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 left corner of the display.
To cycle through the different modes, simply press the MODE button again. The view from the
rear camera can be seen and recorded in video mode. Press the DOWN button to change the
view of the rear camera.
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 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 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 1080FHD 1920X1080 (highest quality), 1080P 1440X1080 (Higher
Quality), 720p 1280X720 (medium quality), WVGA 848X480 (low quality), and VGA
640X480 (lowest quality).
3. Press the OK button to confirm your selected setting.
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.

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1. In VIDEO mode, press the MENU button. Select ‘Loop Recording’ by using the UP or
DOWN buttons. Press the OK button to enter the ‘Loop Recording’ submenu.
2. Press the UP or DOWN buttons again to navigate the submenu and select a setting.
You can select from Off, 1 Minute, 3 Minutes and 5 Minutes.
3. Press the OK button to confirm your selected setting.
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 Exposure
This function adjusts the frame brightness in your video.
1. In VIDEO mode, press the MENU button. Select ‘Exposure’by using the UP or DOWN
buttons. Press the OK button to enter the ‘Exposure’submenu.
2. Press the UP or DOWN buttons again to navigate the submenu and select a setting.
You can select from +2.0, +5/3, +4/3, +1.0, +2/3, +1/3, +0.0, -1/3, -2/3, -1.0, -4/3, -5/3,
and -2.0.
3. Press the OK button to confirm your selected setting.
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 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 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 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
you power it off.

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4.1.5 Date & Time Stamp
This setting allows you to imprint a date & time onto your recorded video files. Once a video
file is recorded with the 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 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 and On.
3. Press the OK button to confirm your selected setting.
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 Audio Recording
This setting allows you to set 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 audio captured.
1. In VIDEO mode, press the MENU button. Select ‘Audio Recording’ by using the UP or
DOWN buttons. Press the OK 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 button to confirm your selected setting.
To exit the settings menu, press the MENU button twice and your camcorder will return to the
main status screen of the current mode.
4.1.7 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 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 button to confirm your selected setting.
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 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. To
capture an image of the view of the rear camera, press the DOWN button to switch the view
of the rear camera.
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 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 larger file size photo.
1. In PHOTO mode, press the MENU button. Select ‘Resolution’ by using the UP or
DOWN buttons. Press the OK button to enter the ‘Resolution’ submenu.
2. Press the UP or DOWN buttons again to navigate the submenu and select a setting.
You can select from 12 Mega Pixels (highest quality), 10 Mega Pixels, 8 Mega Pixels, 5
Mega Pixels, 3 Mega Pixels, 2 Mega Pixels, 1.3 Mega Pixels, and VGA (lowest quality).
3. Press the OK button to confirm your selected setting.
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 Burst
This setting allows the camcorder to take 5 consecutive pictures at once.
1. In PHOTO mode, press the MENU button. Select ‘Photo Burst’ by using the UP or
DOWN buttons. Press the OK button to enter the ‘Photo Burst’ submenu.
2. Press the UP or DOWN buttons again to navigate the submenu and select a setting.
You can select from Off and 5-Photo Burst.
3. Press the OK button to confirm your selected setting.

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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 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 (highest quality), Fine, and Normal (lowest quality).
3. Press the OK button to confirm your selected setting.
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 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 button to confirm your selected setting.
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 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.
3. Press the OK button to confirm your selected setting.
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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4.2.6 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 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 button to confirm your selected setting.
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 Exposure
This function adjusts the frame brightness in your photograph.
1. In PHOTO mode, press the MENU button. Select ‘Exposure’ by using the UP or DOWN
buttons. Press the OK button to enter the ‘Exposure’ submenu.
2. Press the UP or DOWN buttons again to navigate the submenu and select a setting.
You can select from +2.0, +5/3, +4/3, +1.0, +2/3, +1/3, +0.0, -1/3, -2/3, -1.0, -4/3, -5/3,
and -2.0.
3. Press the OK button to confirm your selected setting.
To exit the settings menu, press the MENU button twice and your camcorder will return to the
main status screen of the current mode.
4.2.8 Image 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 ‘Image Stabilization’ by using the UP
or DOWN buttons. Press the OK button to enter the ‘Image 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 button to confirm your selected setting.
To exit the settings menu, press the MENU button twice and your camcorder will return to the
main status screen of the current mode.
4.2.9 Quick Review
This setting allows you to review the photo after it’s taken before returning back to Photo
Mode.

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1. In PHOTO mode, press the MENU button. Select ‘Quick Review’ by using the UP or
DOWN buttons. Press the OK button to enter the ‘Quick Review’ submenu.
2. Press the UP or DOWN buttons again to navigate the submenu and select a setting.
You can select from Off, 2 Seconds and 5 Seconds.
3. Press the OK button to confirm your selected setting.
To exit the settings menu, press the MENU button twice and your camcorder will return to the
main status screen of the current mode.
4.2.10 Date & Time Stamp
This setting allows you to imprint a date & time onto your captured photos. Once a photo is
captured with the 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 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 button to confirm your selected setting.
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 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 button to confirm your selected setting.
4. Press the MENU button to exit the menu without deleting any images.
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 ‘File Lock’by using the UP or
DOWN buttons. Press the OK button to enter the ‘File Lock’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 button to confirm your selected setting.
4. Press the MENU button to exit the menu without making a selection.
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 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 activate if there is sufficient battery power
remaining in the camcorder’s built-in battery. When triggered or when the camcorder thinks 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 ‘Park Mode Sensitivity’by using the
UP or DOWN buttons. Press the OK 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 button to confirm your selected setting.
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 you
power it off.
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 button to enter the ‘Date & Time Setup’ submenu.
2. The menu is presented as follows:
Date: MM / DD / YYYY (the date can only be displayed in this format)
Time: HH:MM:SS (the time can only be displayed in a 24-hour format)

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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 button to confirm that
value and proceed to the next value.
Once you are completed, press the MENU button once 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 length of time before the camcorder powers off
automatically.
1. In any mode, press the MENU button twice. Select ‘Auto Power Off Delay’ by using the
UP or DOWN buttons. Press the OK 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 button to confirm your selected setting.
4. After the selected amount of time the camcorder will power off.
To exit the settings menu, press the MENU button once and your camcorder will return to the
main status screen of the current mode.
4.4.4 Screen Saver
This setting allows you to set the length of time before the LCD Screen turns off automatically.
1. In any mode, press the MENU button twice. Select ‘Screen Saver’by using the UP or
DOWN buttons. Press the OK button to enter the ‘Screen Saver submenu.
2. Press the UP or DOWN buttons again to navigate the submenu and select a setting.
You can select from Off, 3 Minutes, 5 Minutes and 10 Minutes.
3. Press the OK button to confirm your selected setting.
4. After the selected amount of time the screen will power off. To wake the screen back
on, press any button.
To exit the settings menu, press the MENU button once and your camcorder will return to the
main status screen of the current mode.
4.4.5 Beep Sound
This setting allows you to enable or disable the sound when pressing a button.
1. In any mode, press the MENU button twice. Select ‘Beep Sound’ by using the UP or
DOWN buttons. Press the OK button to enter the ‘Beep Sound’ 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 and On.
3. Press the OK button to confirm your selected setting.
To exit the settings menu, press the MENU button once and your camcorder will return to the
main status screen of the current mode.
4.4.6 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 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 button to confirm your selected setting.
To exit the settings menu, press the MENU button twice and your camcorder will return to the
main status screen of the current mode.
4.4.7 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 ‘Frequency’ by using the UP or
DOWN buttons. Press the OK button to enter the ‘‘Frequency’ submenu.
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 button to confirm your selected setting.
To exit the settings menu, press the MENU button once and your camcorder will return to the
main status screen of the current mode
4.4.8 IR Night Vision
This setting controls the IR LED light for your camcorder.
1. In any mode, press the MENU button twice. Select ‘IR Night Vision’by using the UP
or DOWN buttons. Press the OK button to enter the ‘IR Night Vision’ 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 button to confirm your selected setting.
To exit the settings menu, press the MENU button once and your camcorder will return to the
main status screen of the current mode.