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  • Page 2 1. About Your Camcorder About this Manual Congratulations on purchasing the Minolta MN5KGP1 Camcorder! The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice. Note that the somewhat from the screens and configuration of the actual camcorder. Copyright This manual contains proprietary information protected by copyright. All rights are reserved.
  • Page 3 1. About Your Camcorder conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. FCC: SAR standard Value: 1.6 W/Kg, Maximal Measure: 0.4 W/kg CE Mark Warning This is a Class B product, in a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
  • Page 4 1. About Your Camcorder deteriorate. Do not use soap, natural detergents, or chemicals such as benzene for cleaning. Do Not Apply Strong Impact to the Camcorder The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shock or vibration. In addition, do not touch or apply force to the lens. Avoid Sudden Changes in Temperature Sudden changes in temperature, such as when entering or leaving a heated building on a cold day, can cause condensation to form inside the device.
  • Page 5 1. About Your Camcorder Charge the battery indoors with an ambient temperature of 5°C (41°F) to 35°C (95°F) before use. A high battery temperature may prevent the battery from charging properly or completely, and may reduce battery performance. Note that the battery may become hot after use;...
  • Page 6 1. About Your Camcorder 1.1 Camcorder Interface 1. Camcorder Lens 2. IR LEDs 3. LCD Screen 4. Reset Pinhole 5. IR Light Button 6. AEL Button 7. LED Indicator 8. USB Charging & Mic Port Door 9. OK / MENU / Zoom / Lens Rotate Slide Button 10.
  • Page 7 1. About Your Camcorder 1.2 Button Function Description Function Description Press and hold for 3 seconds to power on or off. In Video or Photo: Press once to enter mode selection, Power | Mode press again to enter Playback mode and press a third time to reenter to change modes.

  • Page 8: Installing The Memory Card

    1. About Your Camcorder 1.1 Installing the Memory Card Insert the included MicroSD memory card to record and store your videos and photos. When the battery is low, media stored on the memory card will not be erased. Please insert the MicroSD memory card by following the steps below: 1.

  • Page 9: Charging The Battery

    1. About Your Camcorder 1.2 Charging the Battery Connect your camcorder to the included AC adaptor with the USB cable provided for charging. Insert the small end of the USB plug into the camcorder port under the USB port door, and the larger end in to the included AC adaptor.

  • Page 10: Using The Zoom Function

    1. About Your Camcorder 1.6 Using the Zoom Function This camcorder has a digital zoom function. To operate the zoom function, press the OK button to activate zoom mode, a magnifying glass icon will show at the top of the screen indicating zoom mode is active. Then slide the ZOOM button up to zoom in closer to the subject and slide the ZOOM button down to zoom away from the subject.
  • Page 11 1. About Your Camcorder 1.11 Rotating the LCD Screen Your camcorder LCD screen can be rotated 90 degrees, this allows you to capture a different image ratio. To rotate the LCD screen, simply push the bottom right corner of the screen to the left until the screen flips into the rotated position.

  • Page 12: Using The Camcorder

    2. Using the Camcorder 2.1 Video Recording Power the camcorder on and the camcorder will be ready to record videos right away. 1. Line up your shot by looking at the LCD screen to see what is in view. 2. Hold the camcorder steady and press the SHUTTER button to begin recording.
  • Page 13 electronically minimizing motion blur and reducing camcorder shake. 1. In Video Mode press and hold the OK button. 2. Select Image Stabilization using the UP or DOWN buttons. 3. Press the OK button to enter the Image Stabilization submenu. 4. Press the UP or DOWN buttons to navigate the menu, and press the OK button to confirm your selected option (Off, On).
  • Page 14 setting measures the light at several points on the screen. 1. In Video Mode press and hold the OK button. 2. Select Metering using the UP or DOWN buttons. 3. Press the OK button to enter the Metering submenu. 4. Press the UP or DOWN buttons to navigate the menu, and press the OK button to confirm your selected option (Multi, Center, Spot).
  • Page 15 2. Select Lens Distortion Correction using the UP or DOWN buttons. 3. Press the OK button to enter the Lens Distortion Correction submenu. 4. Press the UP or DOWN buttons to navigate the menu, and press the OK button to confirm your selected option (Off, On). 5.

  • Page 16: Slow Motion Recording

    2.2 Slow Motion Recording Videos recorded in slow motion are recorded at a much higher frames per second and when played back, the videos show movement at a much slower rate. To enter Slow Motion mode, power the camcorder on and press the POWER/MODE button to access the mode selection screen and use the UP or DOWN buttons to select the slow motion icon and press the OK button to enter that mode.
  • Page 17 button to confirm your selected resolution (1080P 4X, 720P 8X, 720P 4X). 5. Press the SHUTTER button to exit the settings menu. 2.2.2 Exposure This function adjusts the frame brightness in your photograph. 1. In Slow Motion Mode press and hold the OK button. 2.
  • Page 18 2.2.5 White Balance White Balance changes the color of light in your pictures, making it seem warmer or cooler depending on how the light you're shooting in affects the frame. 1. In Slow Motion Mode press and hold the OK button. 2.

  • Page 19: Loop Recording

    2.3 Loop Recording This function allows you to set a maximum duration for each video clip recorded. To enter Loop Recording mode, power the camcorder on and press the POWER/MODE button to access the mode selection screen and use the UP or DOWN buttons to select Loop Record icon and press the OK button to enter that mode.
  • Page 20 2.3.2 Resolution (Movie Size) Your camcorder has a number of preset resolutions and frames per second rates. 1. In Loop Recording Mode press and hold the OK button. 2. Select Resolution using the UP or DOWN buttons. 3. Press the OK button to enter the Resolution submenu. 4.
  • Page 21 1. In Loop Recording Mode press and hold the OK button. 2. Select Date & Time Stamp using the UP or DOWN buttons. 3. Press the OK button to enter the Date & Time Stamp submenu. 4. Press the UP or DOWN buttons to navigate the menu, and press the OK button to confirm your selected option (Off, Date, Date &...
  • Page 22 conditions where both bright and dim areas are present in the field of view. 1. In Loop Recording Mode press and hold the OK button. 2. Select Wide Dynamic Range using the UP or DOWN buttons. 3. Press the OK button to enter the Wide Dynamic Range submenu. 4.

  • Page 23: Time-Lapse Video

    Time-Lapse Video This feature allows you to capture long sequences of events in a much shorter time period. To enter Time Lapse mode, power the camcorder on and press the POWER/MODE button to access the mode selection screen and use the UP or DOWN buttons to select the Time-Lapse Video icon and press the OK button to enter that mode.
  • Page 24 . Using Your Camcorder every 10 seconds and create a video combining all of the captured images. See the table below for how long it will take to record 1 second of video for each option at 30fps, the length of time will be double what is shown in the chart for 60fps;...
  • Page 25 . Using Your Camcorder 2.7K 60fps, 2.7K 30fps, 1080P 120fps, 1080P 60fps, 1080P 30fps, 720P 240fps, 720P 120fps, 720P 60fps, 720P 30fps). 5. Press the SHUTTER button to exit the settings menu. 2.4.4 Image Stabilization This function enables photo capture in high speed and low-light by electronically minimizing motion blur and reducing camcorder shake.
  • Page 26 . Using Your Camcorder 2.4.7 Metering Metering mode refers to the way in which a camcorder determines the appropriate exposure (quantity of light reaching the camcorder lens). Spot metering will only base the exposure setting on a very small area of the scene. Center metering will use the light from the center of the LCD and the Multi setting measures the light at several points on the screen.
  • Page 27 . Using Your Camcorder 2.4.10 Lens Distortion Correction (LDC) This function enables the camcorder to correct slight image distortions by straightening the image. 1. In Time Lapse Video Mode press and hold the OK button. 2. Select Lens Distortion Correction using the UP or DOWN buttons. 3.

  • Page 28: Photo Shooting

    . Using Your Camcorder Photo Shooting To enter Photo mode, power the camcorder on and press the POWER/MODE button to access the mode selection screen and use the UP or DOWN buttons to select the Photo icon and press the OK button to enter that mode. 1.
  • Page 29 . Using Your Camcorder 2.5.2 Photo Ratio This function allows you to set the size ratio of the image. 1. In Photo Mode press and hold the OK button. 2. Select Photo Ratio using the UP or DOWN buttons. 3. Press the OK button to enter the Photo Ratio submenu. 4.
  • Page 30 . Using Your Camcorder button to confirm your selected option (Super Fine, Fine, Normal), Super Fine uses the least amount of compression for saving, and as a result produces a higher photo quality. 5. Press the SHUTTER button to exit the settings menu. 2.5.6 Date &...
  • Page 31 . Using Your Camcorder 2. Select Metering using the UP or DOWN buttons. 3. Press the OK button to enter the Metering submenu. 4. Press the UP or DOWN buttons to navigate the menu, and press the OK button to confirm your selected option (Multi, Center, Spot).
  • Page 32 . Using Your Camcorder 4. Press the UP or DOWN buttons to navigate the menu, and press the OK button to confirm your selected option (Off, On). 5. Press the SHUTTER button to exit the settings menu. Image Stabilization and Distortion orrection cannot be at the...

  • Page 33: Self Timer

    . Using Your Camcorder Self Timer In Self Timer mode, the camcorder will take a single picture after a set amount of time has elapsed with each press of the SHUTTER button. To enter Self Timer mode, power the camcorder on and press the POWER/MODE button to access the mode selection screen and use the UP or DOWN buttons to select the self timer icon and press the OK button to enter that mode.
  • Page 34 . Using Your Camcorder 4. Press the UP or DOWN buttons to navigate the menu, and press the OK button to confirm your selected option (2 Seconds, 5 Seconds, 10 Seconds). 5. Press the SHUTTER button to exit the settings menu. 2.6.2 Resolution (Photo Size) This function sets the photo resolution.
  • Page 35 . Using Your Camcorder 2.6.5 Exposure This function adjusts the frame brightness in your photograph. 1. In Self Timer Mode press and hold the OK button. 2. Select Exposure using the UP or DOWN buttons. 3. Press the OK button to enter the Exposure submenu. 4.
  • Page 36 . Using Your Camcorder front of the camcorder, while showing still elements razor sharp. 1. In Self Timer Mode press and hold the OK button. 2. Select using the UP or DOWN buttons. 3. Press the OK button to enter the Long Exposure submenu. 4.
  • Page 37 Using Your Camcorder 2.6.11 Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) This function allows you to turn Wide Dynamic Range on and off. Wide Dynamic Range improves the image quality in high-contrast lighting conditions where both bright and dim areas are present in the field of view. 1.

  • Page 38: Photo Burst

    . Using Your Camcorder Photo Burst In photo burst mode, the camcorder will take a set number of images with each press of the SHUTTER button. To enter Photo Burst mode, power the camcorder on and press the POWER/MODE button to access the mode selection screen and use the UP or DOWN buttons to select Photo Burst icon and press the OK button to enter that mode.
  • Page 39 . Using Your Camcorder 4. Press the UP or DOWN buttons to navigate the menu, and press the OK button to confirm your selected option (3 Shots, 5 Shots, 10 Shots). 5. Press the SHUTTER button to exit the settings menu. 2.7.2 Resolution (Photo Size) This function sets the photo resolution.
  • Page 40 . Using Your Camcorder 2.7.5 Exposure This function adjusts the frame brightness in your photograph. 1. In Photo Burst Mode press and hold the OK button. 2. Select Exposure using the UP or DOWN buttons. 3. Press the OK button to enter the Exposure submenu. 4.
  • Page 41 . Using Your Camcorder metering will only base the exposure setting on a very small area of the scene. Center metering will use the light from the center of the LCD and the Multi setting measures the light at several points on the screen. 1.
  • Page 42 . Using Your Camcorder straightening the image. 1. In Photo Burst Mode press and hold the OK button. 2. Select Lens Distortion Correction using the UP or DOWN buttons. 3. Press the OK button to enter the Lens Distortion Correction submenu. 4.
  • Page 43 . Using Your Camcorder Interval Photo In the Interval Photo mode, the camcorder will take a single photo at a set time interval until stopped. To enter Interval Photo mode, power the camcorder on and press the POWER/MODE button to access the mode selection screen and use the UP or DOWN buttons to select Time-Lapse Photo icon and press the OK button to enter that mode.
  • Page 44 . Using Your Camcorder 1. In Interval Photo Mode press and hold the OK button. 2. Select using the UP or DOWN buttons. 3. Press the OK button to enter the Interval submenu. 4. Press the UP or DOWN buttons to navigate the menu, and press the OK button to confirm your selected option (3 Seconds, 5 Seconds, 10 Seconds, 30 Seconds, 1 Minute).
  • Page 45 . Using Your Camcorder 2.8.4 Photo Ratio This function allows you to set the size ratio of the image. 1. In Interval Photo Mode press and hold the OK button. 2. Select Photo Ratio using the UP or DOWN buttons. 3.
  • Page 46 . Using Your Camcorder button to confirm your selected option (Super Fine, Fine, Normal), Super Fine uses the least amount of compression for saving, and as a result produces a higher photo quality. 5. Press the SHUTTER button to exit the settings menu. 2.8.8 Date &...
  • Page 47 Using Your Camcorder 3. Press the OK button to enter the White Balance submenu. 4. Press the UP or DOWN buttons to navigate the menu, and press the OK button to confirm your selected option (Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten Light, Fluorescent(H), Fluorescent(L), Color Temperature). 5.

  • Page 48: Camcorder Settings

    . Using Your Camcorder Camcorder Settings Basic settings can be changed in the Settings menu. These include date & time, language and sound options. Power the camcorder on and press and hold the OK button. Press the POWER/MODE button so the gear icon is highlighted then use the UP or DOWN buttons to navigate the camcorder settings.
  • Page 49 . Using Your Camcorder 3. Select using the UP or DOWN buttons. 4. Press the OK button to enter the Frequency submenu. 5. Press the UP or DOWN buttons to navigate the menu, and press the OK button to confirm your selected option (50 Hz, 60 Hz) the default frequency for the United States is 60Hz.
  • Page 50 . Using Your Camcorder 2.9.6 Date & Time Setup This function allows you to set the current date and time on the camcorder. 1. In all Photo and Video Modes press and hold the OK button. 2. Press the POWER/MODE button so the gear icon is highlighted. 3.
  • Page 51 . Using Your Camcorder 2.9.9 Auto Power Off This function sets the duration of time in which the camcorder will wait with no user input before automatically powering off. 1. In all Photo and Video Modes press and hold the OK button. 2.
  • Page 52 . Using Your Camcorder can be rotated while recording a video. 6. Press the SHUTTER button to exit the settings menu. 2.9.12 Shutter on LCD This function allows you to control if you can capture and image or record a video from the touch screen.
  • Page 53 . Using Your Camcorder button to confirm your selected option (YES, NO). 6. Press the SHUTTER button to exit the settings menu. NOTE: This will delete all of your media and cannot be undone. 2.9.15 Factory Reset Factory default settings can be restored in this menu. This function will not delete the media stored on the memory card, and will only restore all of the 1.

  • Page 54: Playback Mode

    . Using Your Camcorder 2.10 Playback Mode Videos and photos captured on your camcorder can be easily played back. 1. In All Photo and Video Modes press the POWER/MODE button to enter the mode selection screen, then press the POWER/MODE again to enter Playback mode.
  • Page 55 . Using Your Camcorder 2.10.3 Slide Show Photographs can be viewed as a slideshow on the camcorder. 1. In Playback Mode press and hold the OK button. 2. Select using the UP or DOWN buttons. 3. Press the OK button to enter the Slide Show submenu. 4.

  • Page 56: Wireless Connectivity

    . Using Your Camcorder 2.11 Wireless Connectivity 2.11.1 Connecting to the OD Cam App To wirelessly operate the MN5KGP1 camcorder you will need to install OD Cam app, OD Cam can also scan the QR code below to find the app.
  • Page 57 . Using Your Camcorder OD Cam to launch remote operation of the camcorder. camcorder.
  • Page 58 . Using Your Camcorder 2.11.2 Operating the OD Cam App Your MN5KGP1 will now be operable via your smartphone. It will initially default to the video recording function. To change to Photo Mode, press the camera icon in the middle of your screen.
  • Page 59 . Using Your Camcorder 2.11.3 Recording Videos Remotely 1. To start recording a video, press the record button, in the middle of your smartphone screen. 2. The video recording mode can be changed by selecting the gear icon at 3. The video mode settings can be accessed in the same place.
  • Page 60 . Using Your Camcorder 2.11.4 Taking Photos Remotely 1. To capture a photo, press the capture button, in the middle of your 2. The photo capture mode can be changed by selecting the gear icon at 3. The photo mode settings can be accessed in the same place.
  • Page 61 . Using Your Camcorder 2.11.5 Viewing Media on the App 1. To view the recorded images and videos stored on the memory card on the app, in the middle 2. Tap the photo or video file you wish to view. From this screen media can be saved to your smartphone and deleted.
  • Page 62 . Using Your Camcorder 2.11.6 Changing Camcorder Settings on the App Certain camcorder settings can also be changed on the app. Press the gear icon in the top left menu. From here, a number of settings including can be changed.
  • Page 63 3.1 Technical Specifications Model Number Minolta MN5KGP1 4.88 2.2 120º AOV 180º Lens Motor Driven Rotatable Zoom 16X Digital Zoom Image Sensor IMX 317 8MP Starvis 1/2.5 CMOS Sensor Shutter -Shake Image Stabilization Pixels (photo) JPEG: 20 MP4: 5 Pixels (video)
  • Page 64 Minolta is a registered trademark of JMM Lee Properties, LLC and is used in the United States by Elite Brands Inc. under license. -441-1100 www.minoltadigital.com www.elitebrands.com Copyright © 2023 Elite Brands Inc. camcorder, or would like further assistance, please call our toll-free technical support hotline at 800-441-1100.

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