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ODYS MC-A5

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Thank you for choosing our product. Please read the manual carefully
to make best use of all functions of the product and to guarantee a long
service life. Store the manual in a safe place for later reference.
1 Contents of package ........................................................3
2 Introduction.......................................................................4
3 Getting started ..................................................................5
3.1
Parts of your camera ............................................................. 5
3.2
Inserting the battery ............................................................... 7
3.3
Using the power supply/charger unit...................................... 8
3.4
Inserting and Removing the SD card ..................................... 9
3.5
Attaching the carrying strap ................................................. 10
3.6
Installing the driver............................................................... 11
3.6.1
3.6.2
Installing the driver in PC camera mode .................................. 12
4 Operation.........................................................................14
4.2
Switching on and off ............................................................ 15
4.3
Operating modes ................................................................. 16
4.4
Video recording mode.......................................................... 17
4.5
Taking photographs ............................................................. 18
4.5.1
Single shot................................................................................. 19
4.5.2
Continuous shots ...................................................................... 20
4.5.3
Self-Timer .................................................................................. 20
4.6
Movie playback (MP4) ......................................................... 21
4.7
Playback mode .................................................................... 22
4.7.1
Playing photos........................................................................... 22
4.7.2
Playing videos ........................................................................... 23
4.7.3
Playing audio............................................................................. 24
4.7.4
Voice notes for pictures ............................................................ 24
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    ODYS MC-A5 Table of contents Thank you for choosing our product. Please read the manual carefully to make best use of all functions of the product and to guarantee a long service life. Store the manual in a safe place for later reference.
  • Page 2 ODYS MC-A5 Recording audio ..............25 System settings ..............26 4.10 Mass storage mode ............. 27 4.11 PC camera mode..............28 4.12 File management..............29 4.12.1 Deleting files ................29 4.12.2 Protecting files against deletion ..........30 4.13 Connecting to the TV ............31 5 Specifications ..............
  • Page 3: Contents Of Package

    ODYS MC-A5 Contents of package Please ensure that the following items are included in the box: 1 x digital video camera ODYS MC-A5 1 x user manual 1 x Lithium battery 1 x USB cable 1 x AV cable 1 x CD-ROM (driver and application software)
  • Page 4: Introduction

    Your ODYS MC-A5 is equipped with a highly integrated digital video processor and powerful processing algorithms. With its highly developed CMOS image sensor, high resolution TFT LCD monitor and numerous functions, the camera offers an excellent cost/performance ratio.
  • Page 5: Getting Started

    ODYS MC-A5 Getting started Parts of your camera Familiarise yourself with the parts of your camera before use. That makes it easier to operate the camera. 1 Joystick and OK button 2 Shutter release 3 Mode button 4 Menu button...
  • Page 6 ODYS MC-A5 Shutter release: Use the shutter release in recording mode to take pictures or to start and stop video recordings. Play and pause a video clip in MP4 mode. Microphone: Converts sound waves into electronic signals when the camera is in sound recording mode.
  • Page 7: Inserting The Battery

    ODYS MC-A5 Inserting the battery Use the included lithium-ion battery. To open the battery compartment, slide down the cover. Insert the battery into the battery compartment, ensuring that the metal terminals of the battery and compartment are in contact with each other.
  • Page 8: Using The Power Supply/Charger Unit

    ODYS MC-A5 Using the power supply/charger unit External power supply: Even if there is no battery in the camera, you can power the video camera using the power supply adaptor. Connect the camera to your computer using either the power supply adaptor or a USB cable.
  • Page 9: Inserting And Removing The Sd Card

    ODYS MC-A5 Inserting and Removing the SD card You can use SD or MMC cards to increase the memory capacity. Switch off the camera before inserting the card. Insert the card as follows (photographs and videos are no longer stored in the internal memory, but stored on the card).
  • Page 10: Attaching The Carrying Strap

    ODYS MC-A5 Attaching the carrying strap Attach the carrying strap for your convenience and for safety reasons. Pass the loop of the carrying strap through the eye as shown in the illustration. Pull the other end of the carrying strap through the loop of the thin cord and pull the carrying strap tight.
  • Page 11: Installing The Driver

    ODYS MC-A5 3.6 Installing the driver The camera has two USB driver modes: Mass Storage Mode and PC Camera Mode. In mass storage mode, the camera acts as a portable memory (removable storage medium). The PC camera mode uses the PC video components (webcam).
  • Page 12: Installing The Driver In Pc Camera Mode

    ODYS MC-A5 4. Now click “Next”. The system installs the driver and the following window appears: 5. Click “Finish” to complete installation. 6. You may be prompted to insert the Windows 98 CD during the installation process: 3.6.2 Installing the driver in PC camera mode For webcam mode, a driver must be installed for each operating system.
  • Page 13 ODYS MC-A5 Automatic installation Run the setup program before connecting the camera to a PC. Insert the driver CD provided into the CD-ROM drive. Open the "Drivers" folder in the CD ROM and double click on "setup.exe". The installation process begins and the accompanying dialogue window appears a few seconds later.
  • Page 14: Operation

    ODYS MC-A5 Operation 4.1 LCD descriptions display All the symbols shown on the LCD display are listed and described below. Familiarising yourself with these symbols makes it easier to operate the camera. Capture mode Capture mode White balance Flash mode...
  • Page 15: Switching On And Off

    ODYS MC-A5 Playback mode File is protected Playback mode File type Voice recording Resolution Memory type used (internally) File count / total file countt Date Battery status Switching on and off Switching on Press the On/Off button to switch the camera on.
  • Page 16: Operating Modes

    ODYS MC-A5 In order to conserve the battery, the camera is deactivated automatically after it has been idle for a specific time period ("Auto Power Off" in setup menu). Malfunctions If the camera system hangs up and the on/off button is no longer effective, briefly remove the battery from the battery compartment (reset).
  • Page 17: Video Recording Mode

    ODYS MC-A5 Mode selection Press the mode button to Mode button call the mode selection menu. Select your required mode by moving the joystick up or down. Confirm your chosen mode using the OK button. Video recording mode Switch the camera on and press the shutter release to start recording a video.
  • Page 18: Taking Photographs

    ODYS MC-A5 Select your desired option by moving the joystick up or down and confirm using the OK button. Choose the setting you require using the joystick and press the OK button. You have the choice of the following menu settings for video recording:...
  • Page 19: Single Shot

    ODYS MC-A5 4.5.1 Single shot When the shutter release is pressed all the way down, a single photograph is taken. Select capture mode. When the camera is switched to capture mode, it automatically activates the single shot option. Select the LCD display and move the joystick up by pressing ( ) to zoom in, or move the joystick down by pressing ( ) to zoom out.
  • Page 20: Continuous Shots

    ODYS MC-A5 4.5.2 Continuous shots When the shutter release is pressed, a series of four photographs is taken. Hold the camera steady when pressing the shutter release. To change to the continuous shots function, follow the menu instructions below: Press the menu button. Select...
  • Page 21: Movie Playback (Mp4)

    ODYS MC-A5 You have the choice of the following menu settings for capture: Capture options Single shot, Continuous shots, Self-Timer White balance Auto, sunny, cloudy, fluorescent, tungsten Exposure compensation +2 to -2 in ½ steps (EV) Resolution (pixel) 2816x2112, 2560x1920, 2048x1536, 1600x1200,...
  • Page 22: Playback Mode

    ODYS MC-A5 Downloading MP4 files If the playback list in movie playback mode is empty, you first need to download MP4 files from your PC. To do this, connect the video camera to your PC as a mass storage medium using the USB cable.
  • Page 23: Playing Videos

    ODYS MC-A5 Thumbnail view Several photographs are displayed in a thumbnail view on the LCD. Press the menu button. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the symbol and press OK to confirm. Select the desired thumbnail view (2x2, 3x3 or 4x4) using the ▲...
  • Page 24: Playing Audio

    ODYS MC-A5 4.7.3 Playing audio The symbol "WAV" in the top left corner of the LCD display indicates an audio file. Press the shutter release to start and stop voice recording playback. Press the joystick buttons ▲ or ▼ during playback to set the volume.
  • Page 25: Recording Audio

    ODYS MC-A5 Press the shutter release again to stop playing the voice notes. You can replay these voice notes. Deleting voice notes See chapter 4.12.1 „Deleting files“. Recording audio Select this operating mode by following the relevant steps in chapter 4.3.
  • Page 26: System Settings

    ODYS MC-A5 System settings Select this operating mode by following the relevant steps in chapter 4.3. The mode System settings allows you to change important system settings for your video camera. It contains a total of 12 options. You have the choice of the following menu settings:...
  • Page 27: Mass Storage Mode

    ODYS MC-A5 4.10 Mass storage mode The camera must be set to Mass storage mode to transfer files between the camera and your PC. In doing so, the camera behaves as a disk drive. Switch on the video camera and stop video recording mode (by changing to capture mode, for example).
  • Page 28: Pc Camera Mode

    ODYS MC-A5 Caution Disable the digital camera from the operating system correctly using the “Remove Hardware Safely” option . Ensure that no files are being transferred between the camera and the computer. Click the task bar on the right-hand side below the symbol and select the “Remove USB Mass Storage Device –...
  • Page 29: File Management

    ODYS MC-A5 4.12 File management Press the menu button in playback mode. The file management menu opens. 4.12.1 Deleting files Files consists of pictures, videos and voice notes. The following delete options are available: Delete current file: The current file is deleted.
  • Page 30: Protecting Files Against Deletion

    ODYS MC-A5 4.12.2 Protecting files against deletion This camera offers a lock function to avoid accidentally deleting selected images and videos and to prevent you from adding or deleting voice notes. Select the file to be protected in playback mode. Press the menu button.
  • Page 31: Connecting To The Tv

    ODYS MC-A5 Caution SD cards can be write-protected using an integrated lock. If the SD card in the camera is write-protected, you cannot save images, videos or sound recordings to it, delete existing data or format the card. The data can only be played back.
  • Page 32: Specifications

    ODYS MC-A5 Specifications Sensor 5.17 Megapixel CMOS Effective resolution 2560x1920, 2048x1536, 1600x1200, 800x600 Interpolated 2816x2112 resolution Image quality Fine, Normal, Basic Colour 24-bit (RGB) LCD monitor 2.36 inch TFT/LCD monitor Lens F2.8, Fixfocus Zoom factor Digital zoom, 4x for Recording and 16x for Playing...
  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    ODYS MC-A5 Troubleshooting If your camera does not work properly, please check the following items. If the problem still exists please contact your dealer. Symptoms Cause and solution Camera does not Cause: Battery is inserted incorrectly or dead, switch on.
  • Page 34 ODYS MC-A5 Pictures are not saved Cause: SD card is damaged, memory is full, SD after being taken card is write-protected, incorrect format Solution: Replace card, remove some files, switch off write protection, format card Camera switches off Cause: Camera shuts down automatically.
  • Page 35: Further Information

    ODYS MC-A5 Further information Safety instructions Although this product is safe, please observe the following information and warnings. Caution • Do not modify or dismantle the camera. Contact your dealer for repairs and inspections. • Do not shake the camera or subject it to hard knocks. The camera may be damaged if it falls.
  • Page 36: Photo Tips

    ODYS MC-A5 Photo tips For excellent photographs, please observe the following tips: • Do not move the camera quickly to prevent the photos being out of focus. Hold the camera steady when pressing the shutter release. Do not move the camera immediately after pressing the shutter release. Wait until you hear the sound signal before moving the camera.
  • Page 37: Notes On The Power Supply

    ODYS MC-A5 • If the camera is not to be used for a longer period of time, remove the battery. • Used batteries should be disposed of properly to protect the environment. Notes on the power supply Observe the following safety instructions: •...
  • Page 38: Warranty Conditions

    ODYS MC-A5 Warranty conditions The following conditions comprise the requirements and scope of our warranty conditions and do not affect our legal and contractual warranty obligations. We offer a warranty on our products in accordance with the following conditions: 1. We will remedy free of charge any product damage or defect that is proven to be based on a manufacturing fault, provided the end user reports this immediately upon noticing it and within a period of 24 months following the date of purchase.
  • Page 39 ODYS MC-A5 Service outside of warranty AXDIA can refuse any service claim made that is not covered by the warranty. If AXDIA agrees to provide a service outside the warranty, the customer will be invoiced for all repair and transport costs.
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