Minolta MNCD410T Dash Cam

Introduction

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The Minolta MNCD410T 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 MNCD410T 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.

1. Getting Started

1.1 Overview

Diagram showing the Minolta MNCD410T dash cam from the front and top. Key components are numbered:

• 1. Mount Port: For attaching the windshield suction cup mount.
• 2. Memory Card Slot: Storage slot for inserting your MicroSD memory card.
• 3. USB Port: Power port and data transfer port for transferring media to your computer.
• 4. Rear Camera Port: Connection for the optional rear camera.
• 5. Mode | Menu button: Cycles through modes (Video, Photo, Playback) or accesses menus.
• 6. Down button: Used for menu navigation and playback.
• 7. Power button: Powers the device on/off.
• 8. OK button: Confirms selections in menus or starts/stops recording.
• 9. Reset button: Resets the camcorder if it freezes.
• 10. Microphone: Built-in microphone for audio capture.
• 11. Lens: Front capture device for video and photo.
• 12. Up button: Used for menu navigation, playback, and changing camera views.

A second view shows the front of the dash cam with its display:

• 13. Display: Shows the current view, menus, and status.
• 14. Lens: Front capture device for video and photo.

1.2 Button and Functions Explanation

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.

Illustration showing a MicroSD card being inserted into a slot. A warning box states: "Do not remove or insert the memory card when recording. Doing so may cause the card to become damaged or cause data loss."

1.4 Windshield Suction Cup Mount

The included windshield mount is for mounting your camcorder to your windshield. The mount can only be inserted 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 and free of any dirt or debris.

NOTE: If the suction cup loses its grip over time, thoroughly clean the clear suction area with soap and water. After cleaning, allow it to dry for 2 hours and reapply it to your windshield.

Illustration showing a windshield suction cup mount and the rear of the dash cam.

1.5 Mounting the Camcorder

The camcorder should be mounted on the windshield of your vehicle in a location where it does not interfere with your view through the windshield. The optimal location is to the right of or directly below the rearview mirror. When mounting the camcorder, make sure to run the power cable so that the cable does not interfere with your view through the windshield. You can tuck the USB cable into your car interior's headliner and molding.

NOTE: Consult with local state laws in your area before installing your camcorder. Certain restrictions and limitations may apply to the placement of objects on the windshield of your vehicle.

Diagram of a car's interior windshield area, indicating optimal placement for the dash cam near the rearview mirror. A checkmark indicates a good spot, and an 'X' indicates a blocked view.

1.6 Rear Camera Mounting

A certified professional should be used to install and ensure that the rear camera is installed properly.

The rear camera can be mounted in two different locations: (1) At the top of the rear windshield for an outward view of the road, or (2) at the rear of your vehicle above the license plate for a reverse camera view.

The rear camera can also act as a reverse camera by wiring the rear camera to the car's reverse lights. Once wired, the rear camera will automatically activate when the car's transmission is put in Reverse. Please see the diagram below on how the rear camera wires should be run in your vehicle.

Diagrams illustrating two rear camera installation options: 1. Mounted on the inside rear window, showing wiring to the reversing light (Red wire). 2. Mounted on the car's license plate, showing wiring. A separate diagram shows the connection cables labeled 'A: Connect to front camera' and 'B: Connect to rear Camera'.

When mounting the rear camera, the camera should always be mounted with the metal bracket at the top. If the metal bracket is on the bottom, the image will appear upside down when viewed on the camcorder.

There are three options you can use to mount the rear camera: (1) With double-sided tape, (2) with screws, or (3) using both double-sided tape and screws.

Illustration of the rear camera with its bracket. Text indicates the bracket should be at the top for correct orientation. Below are illustrations of mounting methods: double-sided tape, screws, and a combination of both.

Before mounting the rear camera, connect it to the camcorder to check the view from your chosen mounting location. If the view is acceptable, you can proceed with mounting the rear camera. Make sure that the mounting surface of the vehicle has been cleaned very well and is completely dry.

To use the double-sided tape, simply peel off the white paper on one side and press that side firmly to the top of the metal bracket on the rear camera. Then peel off the white paper on the other side and press the bracket firmly to the mounting surface.

Illustration showing the rear camera bracket with double-sided tape being applied.

To use screws, simply place the screws through the holes on the bottom of the metal bracket and use a Philips head screwdriver to fasten the screws.

Illustration showing screws being inserted through the rear camera bracket.

To use both double-sided tape and screws, you first need to mount the camera using the double-sided tape, then place the screws. Before attaching the double-sided tape to the rear camera, use the tip of a screwdriver or a different pointed object, to pop out the screw holes in the double-sided tape.

Illustration showing the rear camera bracket with red arrows indicating where to pop out screw holes in the double-sided tape.

Please note, screws should never be used when mounting the rear camera on glass.

1.7 Startup

1.7.1 In-Car Use

Connect the included auxiliary DC power adapter 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.

1.7.2 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. Press the UP 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.

1.7.2 Interior Camera + Rear Camera Display Views

The dashcam comes with a second built-in camera for recording the interior view of your car. This camera is used to record the interior of your vehicle while the front/main camera is recording the road in front of you. The third included camera is for rear-mounting options and is not required for use.

Display Views

Your dashcam allows you to display a variation of different camera views. The default view shows the front lens with the interior lens in the top right corner. If the rear camera is also plugged in, the lens view will be displayed in the bottom right corner of the screen.

To cycle through the different available views, press the UP button.

Illustration of the dash cam's LCD screen showing the front view. Arrows point to the 'FRONT' view, the 'INTERIOR' camera view in the top right, and indicate the 'REAR' camera view would appear in the bottom right if connected.

Default View

When only the front and interior lenses are enabled (this is the default), you can cycle through the modes listed below by pressing the UP button.

Rear Camera Plugged In

When the rear camera is also plugged in, you can cycle through the modes listed below by pressing the UP button.

NOTE: If the rear camera is plugged in, it will record video even if the rear camera view is not being displayed on the main screen. For example, if you select the “Interior Only” Display Mode and the rear camera is plugged in, video will still record even if it is not being displayed on the screen.

1.7.3 Video and Photo Files

Video and photo files from all 3 camera lenses are saved as separate files on the memory card. Each file is saved in the same naming format with a suffix denoting which lens is recorded. The file name of the Front lens will have an “F” suffix, the Interior lens will have an “I” suffix and the Rear lens will have an “R” suffix.

V_YYYYMMDD_HHMMSS_LENS SUFFIX

Diagram showing sample file names for video recordings from the front, interior, and rear cameras, indicating suffixes 'F', 'I', and 'R' respectively. Example: V_20220726_113020_F.mov.

1.7.4 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:

• Three battery status icons: 1. Camcorder is connected to auxiliary power. 2. Camcorder is disconnected from auxiliary power and the battery is not full. 3. Camcorder is disconnected from auxiliary power and the battery is full.

2. Using Your Camcorder

Quick Use Instructions

Simply insert the memory card into the card slot, and insert the auxiliary power adapter 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 adapter 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. 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 UP 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 shown in the upper left corner of the screen. Press the OK button to instantly capture a photo. To cycle between the front, interior, and rear lenses, press the UP button.

NOTE: Your dashcam will capture only from the lens displayed on your screen. If only the interior lens is displayed, then the dashcam will only capture a photo from the interior lens.

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 and hold the MENU button for 2 seconds.
• 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 and hold the MENU button for 2 seconds.

3.4 Main Screen and Icons Explanation

VIDEO MODE

Diagram showing the status icons displayed on the dash cam screen during video recording. A numbered list explains each icon:

• 1. VIDEO Mode
• 2. Recording Active
• 3. File Protection Enabled
• 4. High Dynamic Range (HDR)
• 5. Collision Sensitivity
• 6. Video Size (Resolution)
• 7. Recording Time Elapsed
• 8. Parking Guard
• 9. Memory Card Inserted
• 10. Power Status
• 11. Current Date
• 12. Current Time
• 13. Microphone Enabled
• 14. Watermark
• 15. Motion Detection Enabled
• 16. Exposure Value
• 17. Loop Recording Enabled

PHOTO MODE

Diagram showing the status icons displayed on the dash cam screen during photo capture. A numbered list explains each icon:

• 1. PHOTO Mode
• 2. Self-Timer Delay
• 3. Image Stabilization Status
• 4. Photo Burst
• 5. Picture Size (Resolution)
• 6. Number of Pictures Remaining
• 7. Memory Card Inserted
• 8. Power Status
• 9. Current Date
• 10. Current Time
• 11. Current Image Quality
• 12. Automatic ISO Enabled
• 13. Automatic White Balance
• 14. Exposure Value

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 (?). 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. The view from the rear camera can be seen and recorded in video mode. Press the UP 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 larger video file.

1. In VIDEO mode, press and hold the MENU button to access the menu. 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 1080P+720P+480P and 720P+720P+480P.
3. NOTE: The default setting is 1080P(front camera)+720P(interior camera)+480P(rear camera). Using the other option will result in a lower resolution and smaller video file size.
4. 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. Once your inserted memory card has reached its maximum storage capacity, the dashcam will begin deleting the oldest recordings to make room for new recordings*.

1. In VIDEO mode, press and hold the MENU button to access the menu. 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, and 3 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.

*NOTE: Locked files will not be deleted or overwritten. To manually delete locked files, follow the instructions in section 4.3

4.1.3 High Dynamic Range

This setting allows you to turn High Dynamic Range on and off. HDR improves the range of color and contrast in a digital image and video.

1. In VIDEO mode, press and hold the MENU button to access the menu. Select ‘High Dynamic Range’ by using the UP or DOWN buttons. Press the OK button to enter the ‘High Dynamic Range’ 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.

4.1.4 Exposure

This function adjusts the frame brightness in your video.

1. In VIDEO mode, press and hold the MENU button to access the menu. 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 +3, +2, +1, 0, -1, -2 and -3.
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.

4.1.5 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 and hold the MENU button to access the menu. 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 and hold the MENU button to access the menu. 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 thinks a collision occurred, it will automatically begin recording and the recording will be stored with the [Collision/Lock Icon] icon. The video file will be locked and protected from deletion.

1. In VIDEO mode, press and hold the MENU button to access the menu. 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.

4.1.8 Park Mode

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 [Collision/Lock Icon] icon. The video file will be locked and protected from deletion.

1. In VIDEO mode, press and hold the MENU button to access the menu. Select ‘Park Mode’ by using the UP or DOWN buttons. Press the OK button to enter the ‘Park Mode’ 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.

Note: When selecting Off, your camcorder will still automatically record upon startup if you power it off.

4.1.9 Watermark

This setting allows you to imprint a custom watermark, like your vehicle license plate number, onto your recorded video files. Once a video file is recorded with the imprint, the imprint cannot be removed.

1. In VIDEO mode, press and hold the MENU button to access the menu. Select ‘Watermark’ by using the UP or DOWN buttons. Press the OK button to enter the ‘Watermark’ 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. When ON is selected, a new screen will show allowing you to set the watermark value.
4. Press the UP or DOWN buttons to change the highlighted value. Press the OK button to change the highlighted value.
5. Press the MENU 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.

4.1.10 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 and hold the MENU button to access the menu. 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.

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.

4.2 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 UP 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 Self-Timer

This setting enables the camcorder to capture a photo using a preset count down.

1. In PHOTO mode, press and hold the MENU button to access the menu. Select ‘Self-Timer’ by using the UP or DOWN buttons. Press the OK button to enter the ‘Self-Timer’ submenu.
2. Press the UP or DOWN buttons again to navigate the submenu and select a setting. You can select from Off, 2-Second Delay, 5-Second Delay, and 10-Second Delay.
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 Resolution

Your camcorder has a number of preset photo resolution sizes. A higher resolution will produce a higher quality and larger file size photo.

NOTE: This setting allows you to set the resolution of the front lens only. The interior and rear lens have non-adjustable resolution capture settings.

1. In PHOTO mode, press and hold the MENU button to access the menu. Select ‘Photo Resolution’ by using the UP or DOWN buttons. Press the OK 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 VGA 640x480 (Lowest Quality), 1.3 MP 1280x720, 2 MP 1920x1080, 3 MP 2048x1536, 5 MP 2592x1944, 8 MP 3264x2448, 10 MP 3648x2736 and 12 MP 4032x3024 (highest 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.

4.2.3 Photo Burst

This setting allows the camcorder to take 3 consecutive pictures at once.

1. In PHOTO mode, press and hold the MENU button to access the menu. 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 3-Photo Burst.
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 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 and hold the MENU button to access the menu. 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.

4.2.5 Photo Sharpness

This setting determines the visible detail of the photos being captured.

1. In PHOTO mode, press and hold the MENU button to access the menu. 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), Fine (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.

4.2.6 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 and hold the MENU button to access the menu. 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.

4.2.7 Color Effect

This setting determines the filter color effect of the photo.

1. In PHOTO mode, press and hold the MENU button to access the menu. Select ‘Color Effect’ by using the UP or DOWN buttons. Press the OK button to enter the ‘Color Effect’ submenu.
2. Press the UP or DOWN buttons again to navigate the submenu and select a setting. You can select from Normal, Black and White, and Sepia.
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 ISO

This setting determines the light sensitivity in the photos being captured.

1. In PHOTO mode, press and hold the MENU button to access the menu. 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, 200 and 400.
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 Exposure

This function adjusts the frame brightness in your photograph.

1. In PHOTO mode, press and hold the MENU button to access the menu. 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 +3, +2, +1, 0, -1, -2 and -3.
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 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 and hold the MENU button to access the menu. 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.

4.2.11 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 and hold the MENU button to access the menu. 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.

4.3 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 and hold the MENU button to access the menu. 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 and hold the MENU button to access the menu. Select ‘Protect’ by using the UP or DOWN buttons. Press the OK 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 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.

4.3.3 Slideshow

Photographs can be viewed as a slideshow on the camcorder.

1. In PLAYBACK mode, press and hold the MENU button to access the menu. Select ‘Slideshow’ by using the UP or DOWN buttons. Press the OK button to enter the ‘Slideshow’ submenu.
2. Press the UP or DOWN buttons again to navigate the submenu and select a setting. You can select from 2 Seconds, 5 Seconds and 8 Seconds.
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.

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 Screen Saver

This setting allows you to set the length of time before the LCD Screen turns off automatically.

1. In any mode, press and hold the MENU button to access the menu. Then tap the MENU button again to access the settings menu. 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, 30 Seconds, 1 Minute and 2 Minutes.
3. Press the OK button to confirm your selected setting.
4. After the selected amount of time without any input, 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.

4.4.2 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 and hold the MENU button to access the menu. Then tap the MENU button again to access the settings menu. 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, 3 Minutes and 5 Minutes.
3. Press the OK button to confirm your selected setting.
4. After the selected amount of time without any input, the camcorder will power off. To power the camcorder back on, press and hold the POWER button for 2 seconds.

To exit the settings menu, press the MENU button once and your camcorder will return to the main status screen of the current mode.

4.4.3 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 and hold the MENU button to access the menu. Then tap the MENU button again to access the settings menu. 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.

4.4.4 Beep Sound

This setting allows you to enable or disable the sound when pressing a button.

1. In any mode, press and hold the MENU button to access the menu. Then tap the MENU button again to access the settings menu. Select ‘Beep Sound’ by using the UP or DOWN buttons. Press the OK button to enter the ‘Beep Sound’ 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.

4.4.5 Language

This setting allows you to set the language for your camcorder's menus.

1. In any mode, press and hold the MENU button to access the menu. Then tap the MENU button again to access the settings menu. 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 once and your camcorder will return to the main status screen of the current mode.

4.4.6 Date & Time Setup

This setting allows you to set a date and time for display on videos and photos.

1. In any mode, press and hold the MENU button to access the menu. Then tap the MENU button again to access the settings menu. 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)
3. Press the UP or DOWN buttons to change 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.

4.4.7 Format Memory Card

This setting allows you to erase all video and photo files stored on your memory card.

1. In any mode, press and hold the MENU button to access the menu. Then tap the MENU button again to access the settings menu. Select ‘Format Memory Card’ by using the UP or DOWN buttons. Press the OK 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 button to confirm your selected setting.
4. To exit the settings menu, press the MENU button once 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.

4.4.8 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 and hold the MENU button to access the menu. Then tap the MENU button again to access the settings menu. Select ‘Reset to Default’ by using the UP or DOWN buttons. Press the OK 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 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.

4.4.9 Firmware Version

This setting displays the current firmware version of your camcorder.

1. In any mode, press and hold the MENU button to access the menu. Then tap the MENU button again to access the settings menu. Select ‘Firmware Version’ by using the UP or DOWN buttons. Press the OK button to enter the ‘Firmware Version’ submenu.
2. The menu will display the current firmware version.

To exit the settings menu, press the MENU button twice and your camcorder will return to the main status screen of the current mode.

5. Media Transfer & Reset

Connecting to a Computer

Your camcorder can connect to a computer to transfer photo and video files for viewing and editing, to use the camcorder as a web cam or to use the camcorder as normal. To connect the camcorder to your computer, insert the small end of the USB plug into the camcorder's port, and the larger end into the USB port on your computer. Once connected and powered on, the camcorder's screen will show “Mass Storage”, “PC Camera” and “REC_mode”. Use the UP or DOWN buttons to select your desired mode and press the OK button to enter into that mode.

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.

Filenames

Video and photo files from all 3 camera lenses are saved as separate files on the memory card. Each file is saved in the same naming format with a suffix denoting which lens is recorded. The file name of the Front lens will have an “F” suffix, the Interior lens will have an “I” suffix and the Rear lens will have an “R” suffix.

V_YYYYMMDD_HHMMSS_LENS SUFFIX

Diagram showing sample file names for video recordings from the front, interior, and rear cameras, indicating suffixes 'F', 'I', and 'R' respectively. Example: V_20220726_113020_F.mov.

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.

6. Technical Specifications

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