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  • Page 2 The Minolta MNCD42 allows you to record video when mounted to your car’s windshield in a wide, large angle.

  • Page 3: Getting Started

    1. GETTING STARTED 1.1 Overview Display Power | Mode OK | Record Down Menu Microphone USB Port LED Flash Light Mount Port Memory Card Slot Speaker Lens Reset Button...
  • Page 4 1.2 Button and Functions Explanation Button Function Description Shows the current view and menu, options Display and different statuses of each mode. Press for 3 seconds to power on or off. Tap Power | Mode once to cycle between Video, Photo and Playback modes.
  • Page 5 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.

  • Page 6: Quick Use Instructions

    1.5 Startup 1.5.1 In-Car Use Connect the included auxiliary DC power adaptor 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.

  • Page 7: Camcorder Operation

    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.
  • Page 8 3.4 Main Screen and Icons Explanation VIDEO MODE 1. VIDEO Mode 2. Recording Active 3. Gravity Sensor Enabled 4. High Dynamic Range (HDR) 5. Collision Sensitivity 6. Video Size (Resolution) 7. Recording Time Elapsed 8. Loop Recording Enabled 9. Motion Detection Enabled 10.
  • Page 9 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 .
  • Page 10 1. In VIDEO mode, press the MENU button. 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 Loop, 3 Minute Loop and 5 Minute Loop.
  • Page 11 4.1.5 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.
  • Page 12 4.1.8 Parking Guard (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.
  • Page 13 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 .
  • Page 14 4.2.3 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.
  • Page 15 4.2.6 Photo Color Filter This setting determines the filter color effect of the photo. 1. In PHOTO mode, press the MENU button. Select ‘Photo Color Filter’ by using the UP or DOWN buttons. Press the OK button to enter the ‘Photo Color Filter’ submenu. 2.
  • Page 16 1. In PHOTO mode, press the MENU button. Select ‘Quick Review’ by using the UP or DOWN buttons. Press the OK button to enter the ‘Quick Review’ submenu. 2. Press the UP or DOWN buttons again to navigate the submenu and select a setting. You can select from Off, 2 Seconds and 5 Seconds.
  • Page 17 4.3 Playback Mode Settings Overview Before you begin, ensure you are in PLAYBACK mode . From the main screen, press the POWER / MODE button three 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.

  • Page 18: Setup Settings Menu

    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.
  • Page 19 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 the MENU button twice. Select ‘Frequency’ by using the UP or DOWN buttons.
  • Page 20 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 the 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.
  • Page 21 4.4.9 Firmware Version This setting displays the current firmware version of your camcorder. 1. In any mode, press the MENU button twice. Select ‘Firmware Version’ by using the UP or DOWN buttons. Press the OK button to enter the ‘Firmware Version’ submenu. 2.

  • Page 22: Technical Specifications

    Built-in Battery during power outage Minolta is a registered trademark of JMM Lee Properties, LLC and is used in the United States by Elite Brands Inc. under license. 40 Wall Street, 61st Floor, New York, NY 10005 USA • Tel: 800-441-1100 www.minoltadigital.com •...

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