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  • Page 1 MND50 User Manual...

  • Page 2: About Your Camera

    1. About Your Camera About this Manual Congratulations on purchasing the Minolta MND50 Digital Camera! The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice. Note that the differ somewhat from the screens and configuration of the actual camera.
  • Page 3 1. About Your Camera 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 Camera USB Adaptor Information Do not expose the adapter to high temperatures or moisture places. Otherwise, it may cause fire or electric shock. Do not attempt to repair, disassemble, change or transform the adapter. Avoid sudden changes in temperature, which may cause condensation on the Do not touch the plug with wet hands.
  • Page 5 1. About Your Camera Source or Memory Card Do not remove the battery while the product is on, or while images are being saved or deleted. Forcibly cutting power in these circumstances could result in loss of data or cause damage to the memory card or internal circuitry. Notes about the LCD Screen The LCD Screen is constructed with extremely high precision;...
  • Page 6 1. About Your Camera Using the Battery When Cold On cold days, the capacity of batteries tends to decrease. If an exhausted battery is used at a low temperature, the camera may not turn on. Keep spare batteries in a warm place and exchange as necessary. Once warmed, a cold battery may recover some of its charge.
  • Page 7 1. About Your Camera 1.1 Camera Interface LED Status Display Indicator Delete Port Screen Door Playback Ok | Mode Up | Flash Strap Mount Left | Self Timer Down | Mute Menu Right | Exposure Zoom Shutter Speaker Power Scene Dial Record Flash Microphone...
  • Page 8 1. About Your Camera 1.2 Button Function Description Function Description Press and hold for 3 seconds to power on. Tap to power Power off. Tap to cycle between Photo, Video and Playback modes. Mode | OK In Settings: Tap to confirm selected setting. In Playback: Tap to start and stop video playback.

  • Page 9: First Use

    2. First Use 2.1 To Open the Battery Door Unlock the battery door by sliding the battery door notch away from the opening. Use a fingernail or other pointy object when sliding the latch to get a better grip. 2.2 Installing the Battery Insert the lithium-ion battery into the battery compartment with the metal contacts facing the inside of the camera.
  • Page 10 4. To remove the memory card, simply push in and the card will eject back out. NOTE: Please format the memory card before using the camera (Caution, this will erase all data on the card). Do not remove or insert the memory card when recording. It may damage the card or cause data loss.
  • Page 11 2.5 Powering the Camera On/Off Press and hold the POWER button for 3 seconds to power the camera on. To power the camera off, press the POWER button again. If the camera screen and it will automatically shut down within a few seconds to prevent memory corruption or loss.
  • Page 12 2.9 Flash To raise the flash, simply lift the bottom edge of the flash on the front up. To lower the flash, simply push the flash down. 2.10 Using the Zoom Function This camera has a digital zoom function. To operate the zoom function, slide the ZOOM button to the right to zoom in closer to the subject, and slide the ZOOM button to the left zoom away from the subject.
  • Page 13 2.11 Screen Icons The meaning of the icons shown on the LCD screen in each mode can be found below. Icon Description Photo Mode Interval Photo Mode Video Mode Slow Motion Mode Loop Recording Mode Time Lapse Mode Photo Burst Mode Photo Size (Resolution) Movie Size (Resolution)
  • Page 14 White Balance Exposure Metering Sharpness Flash Video Quality Record Audio Self Timer...
  • Page 15 Memory Card Inserted Scene Mode...

  • Page 16: Using The Camera

    3. Using Your Camera 3. Using the Camera 3.1 Photo Shooting Power the camera on and it will be ready to take pictures right away. You may press the MODE/OK button to switch to another mode. 1. Line up your shot by looking at the LCD screen to see what is in the shot. 2.
  • Page 17 3. Using Your Camera MODE/OK button to enter the White Balance menu. 5. Use the UP or DOWN buttons to navigate the menu, and press the MODE/OK button to confirm your selected option (Auto, Sunny, Cloudy, Incandescent, Florescent). 6. Press the MENU button to exit the settings menu without making a selection.
  • Page 18 3. Using Your Camera 1. In Photo Mode press the MENU button. 2. Select the Camera icon on the top of the left side of the screen using the UP or DOWN buttons. 3. Press the RIGHT button to enter the settings menu. 4.
  • Page 19 3. Using Your Camera removed. 1. In Photo Mode press the MENU button. 2. Select the Camera icon on the top of the left side of the screen using the UP or DOWN buttons. Press the RIGHT button to enter the settings menu. 4.
  • Page 20 3. Using Your Camera 3.1.11 Frequency This function sets the frequency of the camera from 50Hz to 60Hz. Please check the frequency of your location and set accordingly. 1. In Photo Mode press the MENU button. 2. Select the gear icon on the bottom of the left side of the screen using the UP or DOWN buttons.
  • Page 21 3. Using Your Camera 3.1.14 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 Photo Mode press the MENU button. 2. Select the gear icon on the bottom of the left side of the screen using the UP or DOWN buttons.
  • Page 22 3. Using Your Camera 3.1.17 Date Format This function allows you to set the current Date and Time on your recorded video clips and captured photos. 1. In Photo Mode press the MENU button. 2. Select the gear icon on the bottom of the left side of the screen using the UP or DOWN buttons.
  • Page 23 3. Using Your Camera 5. Press the LEFT or RIGHT buttons to navigate the menu, and press the MODE/OK button to confirm your selected option (Format, Cancel). Press the MENU button to exit the settings menu without making a selection. NOTE: This will delete all of your media and cannot be undone.
  • Page 24 3. Using Your Camera 3.2 Interval Photo In the interval photo mode, the camera will take a single photo at a set interval until stopped. To enter interval photo mode, power the camera on and press the MODE/OK button. Use the LEFT or RIGHT buttons to select Interval Photo and press the MODE/OK button to enter the Interval Photo Mode.
  • Page 25 3. Using Your Camera 2. Select the Camera icon on the top of the left side of the screen using the UP or DOWN buttons. 3. Press the RIGHT button to enter the settings menu. 4. Select Interval Duration using the UP or DOWN buttons and press the MODE/OK button to enter the Interval Duration menu.
  • Page 26 3. Using Your Camera 3.2.5 Metering Metering mode refers to the way in which a camera determines the appropriate exposure (quantity of light reaching the camera 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 3. Using Your Camera 6. Press the MENU button to exit the settings menu without making a selection. 3.2.8 ISO This function adjusts the light sensitivity in your photograph. 1. In Interval Photo Mode press the MENU button. 2. Select the Camera icon on the top of the left side of the screen using the UP or DOWN buttons.
  • Page 28 3. Using Your Camera UP or DOWN buttons. 3. Press the RIGHT button to enter the setup menu. 4. Select File Compression using the UP or DOWN buttons and press the MODE/OK button to enter the File Compression menu. 5. Press the UP or DOWN buttons to navigate the menu, and press the MODE/OK button to confirm your selected option (H.264, High Compression).
  • Page 29 3. Using Your Camera MODE/OK button to turn the on or off. 3.2.13 Screen Saver This function sets the duration of time in which the camcorder will wait with no user input before automatically turning off the LCD screen. Note: even while the screen is off, the camera will still be powered on.
  • Page 30 3. Using Your Camera 5. Press the UP or DOWN buttons to navigate the menu, and press the MODE/OK button to confirm your selected option (Off, On). Press the MENU button to exit the settings menu without making a selection. 3.2.16 Language 1.
  • Page 31 3. Using Your Camera MODE/OK button to enter the Date & Time Set menu. 5. Press the UP or DOWN buttons to change the value of the highlighted field. 6. Press the LEFT or RIGHT buttons to change to the next field. 7.
  • Page 32 3. Using Your Camera 3. Press the RIGHT button to enter the setup menu. 4. Select Restore Default Settings using the UP or DOWN buttons and press the MODE/OK button to enter the Restore Default Settings menu. 5. Press the LEFT or RIGHT buttons to navigate the menu, and press the MODE/OK button to confirm your selected option (Confirm, Cancel).

  • Page 33: Photo Burst

    3. Using Your Camera 3.3 Photo Burst In photo burst mode, the camera will take a set number of images with each press of the SHUTTER button. To enter Photo Burst mode, power the camera on and press the MODE/OK button.
  • Page 34 3. Using Your Camera UP or DOWN buttons. 3. Press the RIGHT button to enter the settings menu. 4. Select Photo Burst using the UP or DOWN buttons and press the MODE/OK button to enter the Photo Burst menu. 5. Use the UP or DOWN buttons to navigate the menu, and press the MODE/OK button to confirm your selected option (3-Photo Burst, 5-Photo Burst, 10-Photo Burst).
  • Page 35 3. Using Your Camera 3.3.5 Metering Metering mode refers to the way in which a camera determines the appropriate exposure (quantity of light reaching the camera 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 36 3. Using Your Camera 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400). 6. Press the MENU button to exit the settings menu without making a selection. 3.3.8 Time Stamp This setting allows you to imprint a date & time onto your recorded video files.
  • Page 37 3. Using Your Camera Select the gear icon on the bottom of the left side of the screen using the UP or DOWN buttons. Press the RIGHT button to enter the setup menu. Select Image Rotation using the UP or DOWN buttons and press the MODE/OK button to turn on or off.
  • Page 38 3. Using Your Camera MODE/OK button to confirm your selected option (Off, 30 Seconds, 1 Minute, 2 Minutes, 10 Minutes). Press the MENU button to exit the settings menu without making a selection. 3.3.14 Auto Power Off This function sets the duration of time in which the camcorder will wait with no user input before automatically powering off.
  • Page 39 3. Using Your Camera 5. Press the UP or DOWN buttons to navigate the menu, and press the MODE/OK button to confirm your selected language. Press the MENU button to exit the settings menu without making a selection. 3.3.17 Date Format This function allows you to set the current Date and Time on your recorded video clips and captured photos.
  • Page 40 3. Using Your Camera 2. Select the gear icon on the bottom of the left side of the screen using the UP or DOWN buttons. 3. Press the RIGHT button to enter the setup menu. 4. Select Format Memory Card using the UP or DOWN buttons and press MODE/OK button to enter the Format Memory Card...

  • Page 41: Video Recording

    3. Using Your Camera 3.4 Video Recording To switch to Video mode power the camera on and press the MODE/OK button, then using the LEFT or RIGHT buttons, select Video and press the MODE/OK button to enter Video mode. A camcorder icon will appear in the top left corner of the screen when you are in Video mode.
  • Page 42 3. Using Your Camera 5. Use the UP or DOWN buttons to navigate the menu, and press the MODE/OK button to confirm your selected option (Auto, Sunny, Cloudy, Incandescent, Florescent). 6. Press the MENU button to exit the settings menu without making a selection.
  • Page 43 3. Using Your Camera 2. Select the Camera icon on the top of the left side of the screen using the UP or DOWN buttons. 3. Press the RIGHT button to enter the settings menu. 4. Select using the UP or DOWN buttons and press the MODE/OK button to enter the menu.
  • Page 44 3. Using Your Camera files. Once a video file is recorded with the imprint, the imprint cannot be removed. 1. In Video Mode press the MENU button. 2. Select the Camera icon on the top of the left side of the screen using the UP or DOWN buttons.
  • Page 45 3. Using Your Camera selection. 3.4.11 Image Rotation This option will flip the image on the LCD screen 180 degrees. In Video Mode press the MENU button. Select the gear icon on the bottom of the left side of the screen using the UP or DOWN buttons.
  • Page 46 3. Using Your Camera UP or DOWN buttons. 3. Press the RIGHT button to enter the setup menu. 4. Select Screen Saver using the UP or DOWN buttons and press the MODE/OK button to enter the Screen Saver menu. 5. Press the UP or DOWN buttons to navigate the menu, and press the MODE/OK button to confirm your selected option (Off, 30 Seconds, 1 Minute, 2 Minutes, 10 Minutes).
  • Page 47 3. Using Your Camera 2. Select the gear icon on the bottom of the left side of the screen using the UP or DOWN buttons. 3. Press the RIGHT button to enter the setup menu. 4. Select Language using the UP or DOWN buttons and press the MODE/OK button to enter the Language...
  • Page 48 3. Using Your Camera 3.4.20 Format Memory Card The format setting erases all photos, videos and data stored on your memory card. 1. In Video Mode press the MENU button. 2. Select the gear icon on the bottom of the left side of the screen using the UP or DOWN buttons.

  • Page 49: Slow Motion

    3. Using Your Camera 3.5 Slow Motion 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 switch to Slow Motion mode power the camera on and press the MODE/OK button, then using the LEFT or RIGHT buttons, select Slow Motion and press the MODE/OK button to enter Slow Motion mode.
  • Page 50 3. Using Your Camera 2. Select the Camera icon on the top of the left side of the screen using the UP or DOWN buttons. 3. Press the RIGHT button to enter the settings menu. 4. Select White Balance using the UP or DOWN buttons and press the MODE/OK button to enter the White Balance menu.
  • Page 51 3. Using Your Camera selection. 3.5.5 Sharpness This function adjusts the visible detail of a photograph. 1. In Slow Motion Mode press the MENU button. 2. Select the Camera icon on the top of the left side of the screen using the UP or DOWN buttons.
  • Page 52 3. Using Your Camera 1. In Slow Motion Mode press the MENU button. 2. Select the gear icon on the bottom of the left side of the screen using the UP or DOWN buttons. 3. Press the RIGHT button to enter the setup menu. 4.
  • Page 53 3. Using Your Camera Press the RIGHT button to enter the setup menu. Select using the UP or DOWN buttons and press the MODE/OK button to turn the on or off. 3.5.11 Screen Saver This function sets the duration of time in which the camcorder will wait with no user input before automatically turning off the LCD screen.
  • Page 54 3. Using Your Camera 4. Select Button Sound using the UP or DOWN buttons and press the MODE/OK button to enter the Button Sound menu. 5. Press the UP or DOWN buttons to navigate the menu, and press the MODE/OK button to confirm your selected option (Off, On). Press the MENU button to exit the settings menu without making a selection.
  • Page 55 3. Using Your Camera 3. Press the RIGHT button to enter the setup menu. 4. Select Date & Time Set using the UP or DOWN buttons and press the MODE/OK button to enter the Date & Time Set menu. 5. Press the UP or DOWN buttons to change the value of the highlighted field.
  • Page 56 3. Using Your Camera 2. Select the gear icon on the bottom of the left side of the screen using the UP or DOWN buttons. 3. Press the RIGHT button to enter the setup menu. 4. Select Restore Default Settings using the UP or DOWN buttons and press the MODE/OK...

  • Page 57: Loop Recording

    3. Using Your Camera 3.6 Loop Recording This function allows you to set a maximum duration for each video clip recorded. To switch to Loop Recording mode power the camera on and press the MODE/OK button, then using the LEFT or RIGHT buttons, select Loop Recording and press the MODE/OK button to enter Loop Recording mode.
  • Page 58 3. Using Your Camera or DOWN buttons. 3. Press the RIGHT button to enter the settings menu. 4. Select Loop Duration using the UP or DOWN buttons and press the MODE/OK button to enter the Loop Duration menu. 5. Use the UP or DOWN buttons to navigate the menu, and press the MODE/OK button to confirm your selected option (2 Minutes, 3 Minutes, 5 Minutes).
  • Page 59 3. Using Your Camera selection. 3.6.5 Metering Metering mode refers to the way in which a camera determines the appropriate exposure (quantity of light reaching the camera 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 60 3. Using Your Camera MODE/OK button to enter the menu. 5. Use the UP or DOWN buttons to navigate the menu, and press the MODE/OK button to confirm your selected option (Super Fine, Fine, Normal). 6. Press the MENU button to exit the settings menu without making a selection.
  • Page 61 3. Using Your Camera MODE/OK button to turn on or off. 3.6.11 File Compression Video compression is the process of reducing the number of bits needed to record a video without compromising its visual quality. The purpose of compression is to make a video file occupy less space than the original file while maintaining a high quality.
  • Page 62 3. Using Your Camera 4. Select using the UP or DOWN buttons and press the MODE/OK button to enter the menu. 5. Press the UP or DOWN buttons to navigate the menu, and press the MODE/OK button to confirm your selected option (Auto, 50 Hz, 60 Hz) the default frequency for the United States is 60Hz.
  • Page 63 3. Using Your Camera MODE/OK button to enter the Auto Power Off menu. 5. Press the UP or DOWN buttons to navigate the menu, and press the MODE/OK button to confirm your selected option (Off, 3 Minutes, 5 Minutes, 10 Minutes). Press the MENU button to exit the settings menu without making a selection.
  • Page 64 3. Using Your Camera MODE/OK button to enter the Date Format menu. 5. Press the UP or DOWN buttons to navigate the menu, and press the MODE/OK button to confirm your selected option (YYYY/MM/DD, MM/DD/YYYY, DD-MM-YYYY). 6. Press the MENU button to exit the settings menu without making a selection.
  • Page 65 3. Using Your Camera 1. In Loop Recording Mode press the MENU button. 2. Select the gear icon on the bottom of the left side of the screen using the UP or DOWN buttons. 3. Press the RIGHT button to enter the setup menu. 4.
  • Page 66 3. Using Your Camera 3.7 Time Lapse This feature allows you to capture long sequences of events in a much shorter time period. To switch to Time Lapse mode power the camera on and press the MODE/OK button, then using the LEFT or RIGHT buttons, select Time Lapse and press the MODE/OK button to enter Time Lapse mode.
  • Page 67 3. Using Your Camera MODE/OK button to enter the Interval Duration menu. 5. Use the UP or DOWN buttons to navigate the menu, and press the MODE/OK button to confirm your selected option (0.5 Seconds, 1 Second, 2 Seconds, 5 Seconds, 10 Seconds, 30 Seconds, 60 Seconds). 6.
  • Page 68 3. Using Your Camera 3. Press the RIGHT button to enter the settings menu. 4. Select using the UP or DOWN buttons and press the MODE/OK button to enter the menu. 5. Use the UP or DOWN buttons to navigate the menu, and press the MODE/OK button to confirm your selected option (-3, -2, -1, 0, +1, +2, +3).
  • Page 69 3. Using Your Camera MODE/OK button to confirm your selected option (Multi, Center, Spot, Matrix). 6. Press the MENU button to exit the settings menu without making a selection. 3.7.7 Sharpness This function adjusts the visible detail of a photograph. 1.
  • Page 70 3. Using Your Camera 5. Press the UP or DOWN buttons to navigate the menu, and press the MODE/OK button to confirm your selected option (ISO Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400). 6. Press the MENU button to exit the settings menu without making a selection.
  • Page 71 3. Using Your Camera 1. In Time Lapse Mode press the MENU button. 2. Select the gear icon on the bottom of the left side of the screen using the UP or DOWN buttons. 3. Press the RIGHT button to enter the setup menu. 4.
  • Page 72 3. Using Your Camera 2. Select the gear icon on the bottom of the left side of the screen using the UP or DOWN buttons. 3. Press the RIGHT button to enter the setup menu. 4. Select Auto Power Off using the UP or DOWN buttons and press the MODE/OK button to enter the Auto Power Off...
  • Page 73 3. Using Your Camera 2. Select the gear icon on the bottom of the left side of the screen using the UP or DOWN buttons. 3. Press the RIGHT button to enter the setup menu. 4. Select Date Format using the UP or DOWN buttons and press the MODE/OK button to enter the Date Format...
  • Page 74 3. Using Your Camera NOTE: This will delete all of your media and cannot be undone. 3.7.21 Device Info This setting displays the current firmware version of your camera. 1. In Time Lapse Mode press the MENU button. 2. Select the gear icon on the bottom of the left side of the screen using the UP or DOWN buttons.
  • Page 75 3. Using Your Camera 3.8 Playback Mode Videos and photos captured on your camera can be easily played back. 1. Press the PLAYBACK button to enter Playback mode, previously recorded videos and captured images will show on the screen. 2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT buttons to cycle through the captured videos and photos stored on the memory card.
  • Page 76 3. Using Your Camera 4.1 Technical Specifications Model Number Minolta MND50 Lens 5.04 2.4 52mm Front Threading Zoom 16X Digital Zoom Image Sensor Sony IMX 386 12.0MP 1/2.9 CMOS Sensor Shutter Electronic Pixels (photo) JPEG: 12 MP MP4: Pixels (video)
  • Page 77 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 © 2022 Elite Brands Inc. re having difficulties with your camera, or would like further assistance, please call our toll-free technical support hotline at 800-441-1100.