MAGINON SPLASH 80W Instruction Manual

Underwater digital camera

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  • Page 3: Introduction And Packaging Contents

    Dear Customer, congratulations on your purchase of a high quality MAGINON® product. You have decided to own a modern digital camera that is technically well equipped, with the proper accessories, and which can be operated easily. Please read all instructions carefully and attentively. Especially observe all the safety instructions.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    2. Table of contents 1. INTRODUCTION AND PACKAGING CONTENTS 2. TABLE OF CONTENTS 3. HAZARD, SAFETY AND WARNING NOTICES 4. THIS IS YOUR CAMERA View from above View from the front View from the side and rear 5. DESCRIPTION OF THE STATUS INDICATORS 6.
  • Page 5 8.7. Protecting photos and videos 8.8. Changing the size of the photos 8.9. Deleting photos and videos 9. CONNECTING TO A COMPUTER System requirements 10. SOFTWARE INSTALLATION 11. CLEANING 12. DISPOSAL 13. CONFORMITY 14. WARRANTY AND SERVICE 15. TECHNICAL DATA 16.
  • Page 6: Hazard, Safety And Warning Notices

    3. Hazard, safety and warning notices If the camera and accessories are handled improperly, this can pose a danger source for yourself and others, or respectively damage or destroy the camera. Please read and strictly observe the following hazard, safety and warning notices. Intended use This camera is intended to be used as an acquisition device for digital photos and video clips.
  • Page 7  If foreign objects or water have entered the camera, turn it off and remove the batteries. Let everything dry thoroughly. Otherwise there is a risk of fire or electric shock.  If the camera has fallen or the housing is damaged, turn it off and remove the batteries. Otherwise there is is a risk of fire or electric shock.
  • Page 8  Do not dispose of batteries in household waste. Dispose of in accordance with local recycling requirements. Injuries and property damage  Only place the camera on stable surfaces. Otherwise the camera could fall, causing damage to the unit.  Do not use the camera whilst walking or driving. You could trip or cause a traffic accident.
  • Page 9: This Is Your Camera

    4. This is your camera View from above Element Description Press this button to take pictures, to start and end video recordings, Trigger or to confi rm changes to the menu. Press this button for 2 seconds to turn on the camera and press it Main switch again for 2 seconds to turn the camera o .
  • Page 10: View From The Front

    View from the front Element Description Use the built in ash to better illuminate the target object in the Flash dark (the optimum ash distance range is up to 1.5m). Used for taking pictures and short fi lms. Note: Lens Always keep the lens clean.
  • Page 11: View From The Side And Rear

    View from the side and rear Element Description Eyelet for the Eyelet for fastening the carrying strap to the camera. carrying strap To display photographs and videos, as well as to check and change LCD monitor settings. Tripod thread Used to mount the camera on a tripod.
  • Page 12 Element Description Menu mode: Up Tele Photo / Video / Playback mode: Digital zoom out Video playback: Playback start / pause Menu mode: Down Photo / Video / Playback mode: Digital zoom in Playback mode: Starts the thumbnail mode. Menu mode: Left Playback mode: Previous picture Left / Flash Photo mode: Selection of the ash function...
  • Page 13 Element Description Menu mode: Right Playback mode: Next picture Right / Selection of the playback mode Playback Picture playback: Navigate to the right in the enlarged image Video playback: Fast forward Mode button: To select the recording mode PHOTO or VIDEO Playback mode: End Mode Picture playback: Navigate to the top in the enlarged image...
  • Page 14: Description Of The Status Indicators

    5. Explanation of status noti cations Note: • The status notifi cations are only displayed on the rear monitor. Function Description Photo mode Recording Mode Video mode a Flash is always on: Flash will trigger in any lighting situation bAuto Flash: The camera automatically determines whether the Flash ash will trigger or not.
  • Page 15 Function Description Photo: [16M] 4608 x 3456 (interpolated); [8M] 3264 x 2448; Resolution [5M] 2592 x 1944; [3M] 2048 x 1536; [VGA] 640 x 480 Video: VGA (640 x 480), QVGA (320 x 240) ] Super fi ne Image Quality ] Fine ] Normal Battery level...
  • Page 16: Preparation

    6. Preparation If necessary, remove the protective foils from the colour monitors and the lens, and attach the carry strap. The included carry strap is attached to the corresponding bracket on the side of the camera. First, pull the short loop of the strap through the eyelet and then the band through the loop.
  • Page 17: Inserting The Memory Card

    6.2. Inserting the memory card 1. First turn o the camera and then open the battery compartment as previously described. 2. The memory card (microSD / SDHC card) is inserted into the small compartment next to the batteries. Slide in the memory card into the card slot with the gold pins fi rst and facing the rear monitor until it clicks in place.
  • Page 18: Formatting The Memory Card

    6.3. Formatting the memory card This function will format the memory card, erasing all images and data contained therein. Note: • Please keep in mind: Formatting irreversibly deletes all pictures and video clips on the microSD/SDHC memory card! Therefore, transfer important data on to a computer before the memory card is formatted. 1.
  • Page 19: Camera Settings

    7. Camera settings All menu settings can only be performed when the rear monitor is activated. If the front monitor is activated no setting adjustments can be performed. 7.1. Photo mode In the Settings menu of the photo mode, the settings for taking photos can be made. 1.
  • Page 20: White Balance

    Resolution This option sets the resolution of the photo to be recorded.  16M (4608 x 3456), 8M* (3264 x 2448), 5M (2592 x 1944), 3M (2048 x 1536), VGA (640 x 480) Quality Here, the quality (compression) is set under which the acquired pictures will be saved. ...
  • Page 21: Self Timer

    This sets the light sensitivity for recording photos. If the sensitivity is increased (and the ISO fi gure is increased), photography will become possible even in dark locations, but the picture will then appear more grainy (noisy).  Autom.* / ISO 100 / ISO 200 / ISO 400 / ISO 800 Exposure With the help of the exposure compensation, the exposure value can be set manually from -2.0 EV to +2.0 EV.
  • Page 22: Date Stamp

    E ect Here, an eff ect can be set for the recordings.  Normal* / Black & White (BW) / Sepia / Negative / Lomo / Pencil Sketch / Red / Green / Blue / Vivid Date Stamp The date of recording can be printed directly onto the images. This feature must be activated before taking a picture.
  • Page 23: Video Mode

    7.2. Video mode In the Settings menu of the video mode, the settings for video recordings can be made. 1. Press the M (mode) button and select the video mode [ 2. Press the button Menu [9] to access the settings menu. 3.
  • Page 24: Setup Menu

    7.3. Setup Menu In the setup menu the basic settings of your camera can be set. 1. Press the button Menu [9] in the photo mode [ ] or video mode [ ] to access the settings menu. 2. Select the Setup menu [ ] by pressing the button .
  • Page 25: Power Save

    Power Save If if no buttons are pressed for a time period which can be determined here, the camera will shut o automatically. This function is used to conserve battery power.  Off / 1 min / 3 min* Language Here, you can specify the language which will be displayed in the menus and messages on the LCD screen.
  • Page 26: Using The Camera

    8. Using the camera 8.1. Taking photos The camera is equipped with a 2.7 "colour LCD TFT screen on the back that enables you to perform settings for pictures, playback recorded pictures or video clips or adjust menu settings. 1. Press the ON/OFF button to turn on the camera. The camera will automatically be in the photo mode [ 2.
  • Page 27: Self Photography With The Small Screen

    8.2. Self photography with the small monitor If you want to take a picture of yourself, you can simply use the monitor on the front. Perform the following steps: 1. Press the LCD button to switch to the front monitor. 2.
  • Page 28: Recording Video Clips

    8.4. Recording video clips In video mode, short video clips with a resolution of 640 x 480 or 320 x 240 pixels can be recorded. 1. Press the M (mode) button and select the video mode [ 2. Press the shutter button to start the video recording, and press the shutter button again to stop recording.
  • Page 29: Playback Of Video Clips

    Select "Slide Show" and select the desired time interval and a transition type between two pictures. The option "Start" executes the slide show. 5. To change the colour e ect of a photo, in the playback mode press and hold the Menu [9] button until the playback menu appears.
  • Page 30: Changing The Size Of The Photos

    8.8. Changing the size of the photos A recorded photograph can be downsized and stored separately. Follow the instructions below for changing the size of a photo. 1. Press the [7] button to access the playback mode. 2. The last picture or video clip will be displayed. Press  / , to select the photos for which you want to change the size.
  • Page 31: Connecting To A Computer

    9. Connecting to a Computer The camera can be connected to a computer as a mass storage device via the USB port. This way, photos and videos can be transferred to the computer. 1. Connect the camera to your computer using the USB cable.
  • Page 32: Installing The Software

    10. Installing the software The enclosed CD-Rom contains the following software for Windows XP, Vista, 7 and 8: MAGIX Photo Manager 10™ - A program for quick archiving and for editing and reproducing photos on your computer. MAGIX Video Easy SE™ - This software makes it easy to cut and edit videos, as well as creating video CDs and DVDs.
  • Page 33: Cleaning

    11. Cleaning CAUTION! For the cleaning never use solvents or corrosive/abrasive cleaners, otherwise the surfaces could be damaged. Carefully clean the device with a soft dry cloth. Remove stubborn dirt by lightly moistening the cloth, but be careful that no moisture penetrates into the device. Subsequently, wipe the device completely dry.
  • Page 34: Conformity

    For details, please refer to the separately enclosed warranty card. Before you send us a defective unit, please contact our hotline. Service address: Manufacturer’s address: Schenker Australia Pty Ltd supra Maginon® Service Foto-Elektronik-Vertriebs-GmbH P.O. Box 329 Denisstr. 28A Villawood, NSW 2163 67663 Kaiserslautern...
  • Page 35 15. Technical speci cations Element Description Image Sensor 8.0 Megapixel CMOS sensor Photo: 16M (4608 x 3456) interpolated, 8M (3264 x 2448), Image resolution 5M (2592 x 1944), 3M (2048 x 1536), VGA (640 x 480) Video: VGA (640 x 480), QVGA (320 x 240) Monitor 2.7”...
  • Page 36 16. Possible number of photos The following table shows the approximate number of photographic images that can be made, based on the particular setting and the capacity of the microSD/SDHC memory card. MicroSD/SDHC memory card capacity Resolution Quality 16GB 32GB SDHC SDHC SDHC...
  • Page 37: Possible Video Recording Time

    17. Possible video recording times The following table shows the approximate video recording times that can be made, based on the particular setting and the capacity of the microSD/SDHC memory card. MicroSD/SDHC memory card capacity Resolution 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 1 GB...
  • Page 38: Technical Data

    18. Keyword index Recording mode 11, 12 Accessories 1 Language 23 Recording counter 13 LCD monitors 8, 9 Resizing 28 LCD alternating button 7 Battery compartment 11, 14 LED display 8 Battery level indicator 13 Safety notices 4 Lens 8 Self timer 13, 19, 25 Light frequency 22 Setup Menu 22...
  • Page 40 supra Foto-Elektronik-Vertriebs-GmbH 43811 Denisstr. 28A 10/2013 67663 Kaiserslautern 2617 8431 Germany...

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