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MAGINON Z 1650 Instruction Manual

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Congratulations on purchasing a high quality MAGINON® product.
You have acquired a modern digital camera with excellent technical features and
respective accessories, which is particularly easy to operate.
Please study this information in detail observing, in particular, the safety instructions.
The device comes with a 3-year warranty. You will need the enclosed warranty card and
your sales receipt in the event of the camera developing a fault.
Keep these in a safe place together with the Instruction Manual.
Please include the Instruction Manual when passing on the camera to a third party.
1. Contents of box
Carefully unpack camera and check that all of the following components are contained
in the box:
1. MAGINON® Z 1650
2. Lithium-Ion battery DS-5370
3. USB power adapter
4. USB cable
5. Software CD-ROM
6. Bag and carry strap
7. Instruction Manual
Note:
suff ocation.
Dear customer,
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  • Page 1: Introduction And Contents Of Box

    Dear customer, Congratulations on purchasing a high quality MAGINON® product. You have acquired a modern digital camera with excellent technical features and respective accessories, which is particularly easy to operate. Please study this information in detail observing, in particular, the safety instructions.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    2. Contents 1. INTRODUCTION AND CONTENTS OF BOX 2. CONTENTS 3. HAZARD, SAFETY AND WARNING NOTICES 4. YOUR CAMERA Front view of camera Monitor display Photo mode Video mode Playback mode - Photo playback Playback mode - Video playback Playback mode - Audio playback 5.
  • Page 3 7. FUNCTIONS OF THE CONTROL BUTTONS Locking the exposure and auto focus setting Focus settings Continuous shooting Flash settings 8. FUNCTION MENU Use of Function menu "My mode" function Setting the aspect ratio Setting the image size Exposure compensation White balance ISO value Exposure measurement Locking settings...
  • Page 4 PLAYBACK MODE Playback of video clips Video editing Playback of photos Thumbnails Calendar mode Enlarging photos Deleting photos Deleting one or more photos Deleting using the delete button Playback as slideshow Protecting photos Playback of voice memos Cropping of photos DPOF settings MENU OPTIONS Playback menu...

  • Page 5: Hazard, Safety And Warning Notices

    3. Hazard, safety and warning notices Incorrect use of the camera and accessories can be dangerous for you and others and can damage or destroy the camera. We therefore ask you to read and strictly observe the following Hazard, safety and warning notices. Intended use This camera is intended for taking digital photos and video clips.
  • Page 6 Only us the supplied USB power adapter with the mains voltage specification on the rating plate as otherwise danger of fire and electrocution. Disconnect from power by pulling power adapter out of socket. A plugged in power adapter can continue to use power and represents a hazard source. The power supply may not be used during thunderstorms, as danger of electrocution.
  • Page 7 Injuries and material damage Only place camera on sturdy surfaces. The camera could otherwise fall or topple over, causing damage or injury. Do not operate camera whilst running or driving. You could fall or cause a traffic accident. Only use USB power adaptor specified for the camera. No liability shall be accepted for damage caused by the use of an incorrect USB power adaptor.

  • Page 8: Your Camera

    4. Your camera Front view of camera 1. Shutter release 2. Zoom button 3. Flash 4. On/Off button 5. Self-timer LED 6. Microphone_ 7. Lens Rear view of camera A. LCD display B. Status LED C. USB/AV connection D. Strap fastening E.
  • Page 9 Right Confi rm selection Left Down The buttons of the control pad are used to navigate through the menus. OK always confi rms the selection. Function Element Button Photo mode Video mode Playback mode Shutter release Change to recording mode Zoom out Zoom out Zoom out...

  • Page 10: Monitor Display

    Monitor display Photo mode 1. Recording mode ] Auto ] Program ] Intelligent scene ] Portrait ] Landscape ] Sunset ] Backlight ] Kids ] Night Scene ] Stylish 2. Flash mode ] Fireworks ] Auto Flash ] Snow ] Red-eye Reduction ] Sports ] Forced on ] Party...
  • Page 11 24. White balance 8. [ ] Wind noise ] Auto White Balance 9. Video resolution ] 720p30 (1280 x 720) ] Daylight ] VGAp30 (640 x 480) ] Cloudy ] 720p30 (Painting) (1.280 x 720) ] Tungsten 10. [ ] Camera/shake warning ] Fluorescent_1 11.

  • Page 12: Video Mode

    Video mode 1. Button display 2. Recorded time / maximum Recording duration 3. Recording status 4. [ ] Photos 5. Zoom display Playback mode – Photo playback 1. Playback mode 2. Deletion protection 3. Voice memo 4. Button instructions Voice memo 5.

  • Page 13: Playback Mode - Video Playback

    Playback mode – Video playback 1. Playback mode 2. Deletion protection 3. Video clip 4. Button instructions Video 5. File number / total number 6. Battery level 7. Storage medium 8. Recording date and time 9. Video size 10. Volume 11.

  • Page 14: Start

    5. Start Preparation 1. Where applicable, remove protective foil from display by pulling at the protruding edge. Secure carrying strap. The supplied carrying strap is secured to the respective fi xing on the side of the camera. First pull the short loop of the strap through the lug and then the strap itself.
  • Page 15 4. The memory card (SD/SDHC card) is inserted into the small compartment next to the battery. Slide memory card into card compart- ment with gold contacts facing forwards and the printed side facing the lens until it engages. Format the memory card using the camera function before using the memory card in the camera for the fi rst time (see page.

  • Page 16: Charging The Battery

    Charging the battery At the time of purchase the battery is not fully charged. Fully charge the battery and use battery for the fi rst time until completely discharged in order to maximise its performance and service life. 1. Connect the camera to the USB power adapter using the USB cable.

  • Page 17: Initial Settings

    Note: battery. An empty battery is fully charged in approx. 3-4 hours. Initial settings Language, date and time must be reset in the following situations: When the camera is switched on for the fi rst time. When the camera is switched on again after it has not been supplied with battery power for a certain time.

  • Page 18: Setting Date And Time

    Setting date and time Follow the below steps to set the date and time. 1. In Photo or Playback mode press the menu but- 2. Use the buttons in the menu to select the Setup menu [ 3. Use the buttons to select [Date / Time] and press OK button to confi rm.

  • Page 19: Language Selection

    Language selection Select the language in which menus and messages will be displayed on the LCD display. 1. In Photo or Playback mode press the menu button 2. Using the buttons select the Setup menu 3. Select [language] using buttons and press SET button.

  • Page 20: Formatting A Memory Card

    Formatting a memory card This function formats the memory card and deletes all images contained thereon. Note: that are protected against deletion (see page 55). Prior to formatting, all important data should therefore be backed up to a computer. 1. In Photo or Playback mode press Menu button 2.

  • Page 21: Photo Mode

    6. Photo mode Taking photos The camera features a 2.7" colour LCD-TFT display, allowing the set-up photos, playback of recorded photos/video clips or changing of menu settings. 1. Press ON/OFF button to switch on camera. 2. Ensure that the recording mode [ ] is activated.

  • Page 22: Setting The Photo Mode

    Setting the photo mode Select one of the available photo modes to take a photo with the most suitable settings. 1. In Photo mode press the button. 2. Select [Photo mode] using buttons and confi rm by pressing the OK button. 3.
  • Page 23 Scene Mode Description This function is used for taking photos of a subject against a back light, by Backlight changing the exposure measurement. This function is used for taking photos of moving children. Kids Use this mode for taking photos of persons at dusk or night. Night Scene This function is used for taking photos with oversaturated colours, uneven Stylish...
  • Page 24 Scene Mode Description Use this mode for taking photos consisting of black and white parts, e.g. a printed Text document. This function enhances colour saturation of green hues to give leaves a rich colour. Foliage This function combines up to 4 photos to one single photo and off ers 4 templates Auction for selection and use in online auctions.

  • Page 25: Taking Photos With The Adapted Scene Mode

    Taking photos with the Intelligent scene mode In the “Intelligent Scene“ mode the camera is able to detect ambient conditions and automatically selects an ideal photo mode. 1. In Photo mode press the button. 2. Select the [Photo mode] using the buttons and press the OK button.

  • Page 26: Soft Skin Tone Mode

    Soft skin tone mode To make photographed faces look better and younger, the soft skin tone mode allows any fl aws to be removed from faces and the skin tone to be optimised. 1. In Photo mode press the button. 2.

  • Page 27: Taking Photos With Smile Capture Switched On

    Taking photos with smile capture switched on If the camera function “Captivate smile“ has been activated, the camera detects a smiling face and automatically takes a photo. This ensures that in future you will not miss the special moments in your life. 1.

  • Page 28: Self-Portrait Functions

    Self-portrait functions The camera off ers the option of automatically taking self-portraits of persons. For this option, the Photo modes “Love Portrait“ for several persons and “Self-portrait“ for a single person is available. In this mode, the camera focuses automatically and takes a photo as soon as faces are detected. 1.

  • Page 29: Functions Of The Control Buttons

    7. Functions of the control buttons Locking the exposure and auto focus setting In order to maintain an existing exposure or auto focus setting, these settings can be indivi- dually or jointly locked. Using the function menu it can fi rst be determined whether only the exposure, only the auto focus or both shall be locked when the button is depressed.

  • Page 30: Focus Settings

    Focus settings In many situations the camera can automatically select the required focus setting. For close-ups or remote scenes and photos of persons, the focussing can also be adapted to the special subject matter. Apart from Auto focus, the respective setting is shown in the display. The camera features the following focus settings: ] Auto Focus: The camera focuses automatically.

  • Page 31: Continuous Shooting

    Continuous shooting The camera off ers diff erent continuous shooting modes, allowing photos to be taken in quick succession or to obtain the same photo shot at diff erent exposure settings. The Continuous shooting modes are only available for photos. 1.

  • Page 32: Flash Settings

    Flash settings The camera off ers diff erent fl ash settings to best adapt the camera to any light situation. The respective setting is always shown on the display. The following fl ash modes are available: ] Auto. Flash: The camera activates the fl ash automatically in case of insuffi cient light.

  • Page 33: Function Menu

    8. Function menu Use of Function menu The Function menu can be used to select the most common camera settings for photos and videos. 1. Open the Function menu by pressing the Fn button. The settings of the available functions are then shown as a symbol in the menu bar.

  • Page 34: Setting The Aspect Ratio

    Setting the aspect ratio Select the function “Aspect ratio” from the function menu to determine the width to height ratio of your photos. The following options are available: 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 and 1:1. Depending on the selected settings the image size of the photo changes.

  • Page 35: Exposure Compensation

    Image size Aspect ratio 16:9 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3072 4608 x 2592 4000 x 4000 3264 x 2448 3264 x 2176 3264 x 1832 2832 x 2832 2560 x 1920 2560 x 1696 2560 x 1440 2240 x 2240 2048 x 1536 2048 x 1360 2048 x 1152...

  • Page 36: White Balance

    White balance White balance adjusts the camera to particular light situations in order to ensure a true-colour re- production of the photo. Various automatic White balance settings are available: ] Auto White Balance: White balance is activated automatically. ] Daylight: For bright, sunny conditions. ] Cloudy: For photos during overcast conditions.

  • Page 37: Iso Value

    ISO value This determines the light sensitivity of photos. By increasing the light sensitivity (and increasing the ISO value), photos can even be taken in dark locations, although the photo appears to be grainier (noisy). Apart from the camera’s automatic ISO setting, the following ISO values are available: 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200 / 6400 Exposure measurement...

  • Page 38: Colour Mode

    Colour mode The Colour mode function uses diff erent colours and hues for photos or videos to produce a more artistic eff ect. Whilst moving through the selection, the preview on the display changes at the same time. ] Off : The camera uses the normal tones. ] Vivid: The camera takes the photo with more contrast and saturation to high- light richer colours.

  • Page 39: Artistic Eff Ects

    Artistic eff ects Using Artistic eff ects, photos are artifi cially changed. Whilst moving through the selection, the preview on the display changes at the same time. Below, the diff erent artistic eff ects are described in detail. Photos with fi sheye eff ect So-called fi sh-eye lenses distort photos to such an extent that a strong curvature always appears at the edge of a photo.

  • Page 40: Miniature Eff Ect Photos

    Miniature eff ect photos Produce photos in which persons, vehicles or entire towns look like a scene from a miniature village. This is achieved using the artistic ”Miniature eff ect", in which only the centre third of the image is in focus and the top and bottom section of the image is out of focus. To enhan- ce the eff ect, the photo should be taken from a higher position, such as a high-rise building or viewing towers.

  • Page 41: Photos With Sketch Eff Ect

    Photos with Sketch eff ect To take photos that look like sketches of a subject matter, the options “Painting” and “Sketch” are available. When selecting the “Sketch“ mode images are recorded like a pencil drawing in black & white, whilst in the ”Painting“ mode, shapes are also fi lled with colour. 1.

  • Page 42: Camera Menu

    9. Camera menu This section explains the diff erent options of the camera menu. A detailed description of all options can be found in section12. To set the options of the camera menu, proceed as follows: 1. In Photo mode press the button.

  • Page 43: Setting The Auto Focus Range

    Setting the Auto focus range The menu option ”AF Area“ is used to determine on which area the camera focuses. ] Face Tracking: Using this setting, the camera automatically recognises up to 10 faces and focuses on the faces when the shutter release is depressed. Recognised faces are surrounded by a white frame.

  • Page 44: Setting Up The Date Stamp

    Setting up the date stamp The date and time can be directly printed on the photo by activating the option “Date stamp“ before a photo is taken. Once date and time have been printed on a photo they cannot be edited or removed.

  • Page 45: Video Mode

    10. Video mode Recording video clips Using this mode you can record short video clips with a resolution of 1.280 x 720 or 640 x 480 with sound. 1. Press the ON/OFF button to switch on camera. 2. Align the image. 3.

  • Page 46: Setting The Video Size

    Setting the video size The desired video size can be selected from the Function menu. The following resolutions are available: ] 720p30: recording in HD quality at 1.280 x 720 pixels and 30 frames per second ] VGAp30: recording in VGA quality at 640 x 480 pixels and 30 frames per second ] 720p30 (Painting): recording in HD quality per second with painting eff ect.

  • Page 47: Playback Mode

    11. Playback mode Playback of video clips Any recorded video clips can be viewed immediately on the camera. The recorded sound is also played back through the integrated loudspeaker. 1. Press button 7. The last recording is shown on the display. 2.

  • Page 48: Video Editing

    Video editing If playback of a video is stopped, the Video editing mode can be selected by pressing the button. An editing panel containing a timeline appears on the display. The following editing options are available. Use the buttons to move from one option to the next.

  • Page 49: Playback Of Photos

    Playback of photos At all times, recorded photos can be directly viewed on the LCD display, provided with additional information, edited or deleted. 1. Press button 7. The last photo will appear on the LCD display. 2. Photos can be viewed in forward or reverse order using the buttons.

  • Page 50: Thumbnails

    Thumbnails During playback you have the option of displaying 9 photos at once as thumbnails. You can then select one of the photos and display it individually. 1. Press button 7. The last photo will appear on the LCD display. 2.

  • Page 51: Enlarging Photos

    Enlarging photos Photos can be enlarged up to twelve times for viewing on the display. During playback rotate the Zoom wheel in clockwise direction until the desired magnifi cation has been reached. Using the buttons you can then mark the area of the image to be enlarged.
  • Page 52 The following options are available for deleting photos: Single: For deleting a single photo. Photos are shown in individual view. Using the buttons, select a photo to be deleted. Select “Delete” using buttons and confi rm by pressing the OK button. The next photo is then shown on the display.

  • Page 53: Deleting Using The Delete Button

    Deleting using the delete button Single photos can also be deleted by pressing the delete button. Delete button 1. Press button 7. The last photo is shown on the LCD display. 2. Using the buttons, select the photo to be deleted.

  • Page 54: Playback As Slideshow

    Playback as slideshow The function “Slideshow“ off ers the option to automatically play back photos in order. You can specify the interval at which photos are changed and whether the slideshow should be repeated indefi nitely. 1. Press button 7. The last photo is shown on the display.

  • Page 55: Protecting Photos

    Protecting photos Protect photos to prevent accidental deletion. 1. Press button 7. The last photo is displayed. 2. Using the buttons, select whether single photos (“Single“) or several photos simultane- ously (“Multi“) or all photos (“Protect all“ or “Un protect all“) are to be protected or unprotected. Single: Using the buttons select a photo to be protected or unprotected.

  • Page 56: Recording Voice Memos

    Red-eye correction This function can be used to reduce the red-eye eff ect in saved photos. The red-eye correction can be used repeatedly for one photo. This can, however, adversely aff ect the quality. 1. Press button 7. The last photo is shown on the display. 2.

  • Page 57: Playback Of Voice Memos

    Playback of voice memos Press the OK button to play back Voice memos of photos tagged with a Voice memo ] . The symbol [ ] appears in the imge and the Voice memo is played back through the loudspeaker of the camera. Cropping of photos Using the cropping function, images can be cropped to a diff erent size.

  • Page 58: Dpof Settings

    DPOF settings DPOF is the abbreviation for ”Digital Print Order Format“, which allows you to save printing information to a memory card. You can select photos to be printed and determine how many copies are to be printed by using the DPOF menu of the camera and then inserting the memory card in a DPOF-compatible printer.

  • Page 59: Menu Options

    12. Menu options Recording menu This menu contains the settings for taking photos and recording video clips. 1. In the Recording menu press the button. 2. Using the buttons select the desired option and press OK button to access the sub-menu.
  • Page 60 · Scene Mode Determine the suitable recording mode for your photos. See also section “Scene Mode” starting on page 22. Select whether the self-timer function should be used. See also section “Self-timer “ on page 42. Off * / 10 sec. / 2 sec. / Double AF Area The camera off ers various options for determining the Auto focus range.
  • Page 61 · Digital Zoom This function allows you to determine whether to use the digital zoom or not. The “Intelligent zoom” improves the quality of an enlarged photo. Intelligent zoom* / Standard zoom / Off Date Stamp The date and time of capture can be printed directly onto the photos. This function must be activated before a photo is taken.

  • Page 62: Playback Menu

    Playback menu In this menu, the settings for playing back photos and video clips are selected. 1. Press button 7. 2. In the playback mode press the button. 3. Using the buttons select the desired option and press OK to access the sub-menu. The available elements diff er depending on the selected recording mode.
  • Page 63 · Protect See section “Protecting photos “(page 55) for further details. Single / Multi / Protect all / Unprotect all · Red-eye Correction See section “Red-eye correction” (page 56) for further details. Start / Cancel · Voice Memo See also section “Recording voice notes“ (page 56) for further details. ·...
  • Page 64 · Resize Reduce the size of a saved image. The original image can be replaced or the reduced image can be saved as a new fi le. · Startup image Use one of your photos as a start image or change back to the original image. System / My photo / Off ·...

  • Page 65: Setup Menu

    Setup menu The Setup menu is used for selecting basic camera settings. 1. In the Recording or Playback mode press the button. 2. Using the buttons, select Setup menu 3. Using the buttons, select the desired # option and press OK to access the sub menu. 4.
  • Page 66 · LCD Save Activate the LCD dimming function to automatically reduce LCD brightness to save battery power The LCD screen is dimmed if the camera has not been used for 20 seconds. Press any button to return to normal brightness. An* / Aus ·...
  • Page 67 · LCD Brightness Select the brightness of the LCD display. Automatic* / Bright / Normal · Memory Kit Using this function, the internal memory of the camera or an inserted memory card can be formatted or images can be copied from the internal memory to the memory card. The two options are explained in detail below.

  • Page 68: Connecting To Computer, Printer And Tv

    13. Connecting to computer, printer and TV System requirements Windows® Macintosh Pentium® IV 1.6 GHz or higher PowerPC G3/G4/G5 r higher Windows® XP/Vista/7/8 OS 10.3.9 or later system 1GB available hard disk space 1GB available hard disk space CD-/DVD drive CD-/DVD drive Available USB connection Available USB connection...

  • Page 69: Connecting To A Printer

    Connecting to a printer Photos can be printed out directly on a printer compatible with PictBridge. 1. Switch on printer. 2. Check that the printer contains paper and displays no error message. 3. Use the USB cable to connect the camera to the printer. 4.

  • Page 70: Connecting To A Tv

    Connecting to a TV 1. Switch on camera. 2. Connect AV cable to camera. 3. Plug other end of cable into TV socket. Insert yellow connector into Video input and white connector into one of the audio inputs of the TV. 4.

  • Page 71: Installation Of Software

    Installation of software The enclosed CD ROM contains the following software for Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7 & 8: MAGIX Photo Designer 7™ - With this software you can easily edit and optimize your photos in many diff erent ways. MAGIX Photo Manager MX™...

  • Page 72: Technical Specifications

    14. Technical specifi cations Element Description Image sensor Photo: 16M, 8M, 5M, 3M, VGA (in various resolutions depending on existing formats 4:3, 3:2, 16:9, 1:1) Video: 720p30 (1.280x720), VGAp30 (640x480) Display 6,85 cm (2,7") colour TFT-LCD Storage medium SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards up to 64 GB (optional) File format DCF, JPEG (EXIF 2.2), DPOF, Motion JPEG (AVI), WAV 5x optical wide angle zoom;...

  • Page 73: Maximum Number Of Photos

    15. Maximum number of photos Maximum number of stored photos The table shows an approximate number of photos that can be stored depending on the respective setting and the capacity of the memory card. The table only shows the values for the 4:3 aspect ratio.
  • Page 74 Maximum video recording length The following table shows the approximate maximum video recording length available depending on the settings and the capacity of the SD/SDHC memory card. SD / SDHC-Speicherkartenkapazität Aufl ösung 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 1 GB 2 GB SDHC...

  • Page 75: Problem Solving

    16. Problem solving Prior to returning the camera for repair check the following list of symptoms and possible solutions. Please contact our Customer Service if the problem persists. Symptom Cause Possible solutions Battery not or incorrectly inserted. Insert battery correctly. Camera cannot be switched on.

  • Page 76: System Information, Servicing And Disposal

    The battery level is too low. Charge battery again. Service address: Manufacturer's address: supra Sertronics LTD MAGINON® Service Foto-Elektronik-Vertriebs-GmbH 45 Regal Drive, Walsall Enterprise Park Denisstr. 28a Walsall, WS2 9HQ 67663 Kaiserslautern United Kingdom Germany Tel.: 00 800 - 78 77 23 68...
  • Page 77 Conformity This device was tested according to Part 15 of the FCC regulations and it was confi rmed that the device complies with the limit values for class B digital devices. The aim of these limit values is to provide appropriate protection against adverse sources of interference in case of a domestic installation.
  • Page 78 Care Do not use any corrosive cleaners, such as mentholated spirits, thinners, etc. to clean the camera housing and camera accessory. When required, clean system components with a soft dry cloth. Storage Always remove battery from housing if camera is not being used for some time and store battery separately.

  • Page 79: Index

    18. Index Digital zoom 61, 72 DPOF 58f Display mode 66 Accessory 1 Language, setting 19, 66 Display, photo 10f AF tracking mode 43 LCD dimming 66 Display, playback 12f Artistic eff ects 39, 63 LCD display 10 Display, video 12 Aspect ratio 34 LCD display 8 Disposal 78...
  • Page 80 Saving tools 67 Self-portrait 28 Photo protection 55f, 63 Video editing 48 Self-timer 28, 42 Photo, cropping 57 Video output 70 Self-timer LED 8 Photo, playback 49 Video, playback 47 Service address 76 Photo, quality, 60 Video, recording 45 SET button 9 Photo, resolution 35 Video, resolution 46, 72 Sharpness 60...

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