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  • Page 2 1. About Your Camcorder About this Manual Congratulations on purchasing the Minolta MN4KPRO Camcorder! The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice. Note that the differ somewhat from the screens and configuration of the actual camcorder. Copyright This manual contains proprietary information protected by copyright.
  • Page 3 1. About Your Camcorder be provided with antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. 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 Camcorder The type of battery and the battery power level may cause the lens to be stuck up. Ensure you use the correct battery type and use a fully charged battery. Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
  • Page 5 1. About Your Camcorder 1.1 Camcorder Interface 1. Hot Shoe Mount 8. Battery 2. LCD Screen 9. Record Button 3. Memory Card Slot 10. Shutter Button 4. Playback Button 11. Display Button 12. OK | Up | Down | Left | 5.
  • Page 6 1. About Your Camcorder 1. Handheld Stabilizer 7. Microphone Port Shutter/Record Button 2. Handheld Stabilizer 8.HDMI Port Zoom Button 3. Handheld Stabilizer Hot 9. Lens Hood Shoe Mount 4. Zoom Buttons 10. Camcorder Lens 11. Handheld Stabilizer 5. Jack Door Screw Lock 6.
  • Page 7 1. About Your Camcorder 1.2 Button Function Description Function Description Press and hold for 3 seconds to power on, press and hold for 3 seconds to power off. Power In Video and Photo: Tap once to turn the LED light on and off. In Menu: Press to confirm selected setting.
  • Page 8 1. About Your Camcorder In Video and Photo: Press and hold to activate the Wi-Fi, press again to turn Wi-Fi off. In Menu: Press to navigate menus and submenus. In Playback: Press to increase playback volume during video playback. In Menu: Press to navigate menus and submenus.

  • Page 9: First Use

    2. First Use 2. First Use 2.1 Inserting the Memory Card Insert the included SD memory card to record and store your videos and photos. When the battery is low, media stored on the memory card will not be erased. Please insert the SD memory card by following the steps below: 1.

  • Page 10: Installing The Battery

    2. First Use 2.2 Installing the Battery Insert the lithium-ion battery into the battery slot at the rear of the camcorder with the metal contacts facing the rear of the camcorder. Take special note of the ridges on the sides of the battery and the on the body of the camcorder, these ridges need to line up to install the battery correctly.

  • Page 11: Switching Modes

    2. First Use message will display on the screen and it will automatically shut down within a few seconds to prevent memory corruption or loss. 2.5 Switching Modes Press the MODE button to view the different mode options. Press the ZOOM, UP, DOWN, LEFT or RIGHT buttons navigate the mode selection page and press the OK or POWER buttons to enter that mode.

  • Page 12: Using The Zoom Function

    2. First Use the camcorder to access the USB port. Insert the small end of the USB plug to the USB port on your computer. show three options Charging Mode where you can use the camcorder files stored on the memory card from your computer and where the camcorder can be used as a web cam.
  • Page 13 2. First Use 2.11.1 Handheld Stabilizer The handheld stabilizer allows you to capture hard angle shots with ease. The built-in ZOOM and SHUTTER buttons allow you to record videos and capture images while using the stabilizer. Follow the steps below to mount the handheld stabilizer to the camcorder.
  • Page 14 2. First Use 2.11.2 Lens Hood The lens hood is used to reduce the amount of stray light entering the lens which can create lens flare and reduce contrast. Follow the steps below to attach the lens hood to the camcorder. 1.
  • Page 15 2. First Use 2.11.3 Video LED Light The video LED Light gives you the ability to capture photos and videos in a dark environment. To operate the video LED light, simply slide the power switch on the light to the On position, to turn it off, simply slide the power switch to the Off position. To charge the video LED light, insert the small end of the USB plug into the light The LED...
  • Page 16 2. First Use charging indicator light will light up red while charging and will turn off when charging is complete. To attach the wind-guard, simply slide the foam wind-guard onto the microphone. The stereo microphone can be attached in a number of locations, it can be attached directly to the camcorder in the hot shoe mount, or it can be attached to any of the three mounting ports on the handheld stabilizer.

  • Page 17: Remote Control

    2. First Use 2.12 Remote Control 1. Power 2. Up | Zoom In 3. Right 4. OK 5. Record 6. Playback 7. Mode 8. LED Light 9. Left 10. Down | Zoom Out 11. Shutter 12. Menu...

  • Page 18: Using The Camcorder

    3. Using Your Camera 3. Using the Camcorder 3.1 Video Recording Power the camcorder on and it will be ready to record clips right away. You may press the MODE button to access the mode selection menu to switch to another mode.
  • Page 19 3. Using Your Camera 3.1.2 White Balance White Balance changes the color of light in your pictures, making it seem warmer or cooler depending on how the light you're shooting in affects the frame. 1. In Video Mode press the MENU button. 2.
  • Page 20 3. Using Your Camera (Average, Center, Spot, Matrix). 4. Press the MODE button to exit the submenu or press the MENU button to exit the settings screen. 3.1.5 Sharpness This function adjusts the visible detail of a video. 1. In Video Mode press the MENU button. 2.
  • Page 21 3. Using Your Camera exit the settings screen. 3.1.8 Time Stamp This setting allows you to imprint a date & time onto your captured image files. Once an image file is captured with the imprint, the imprint cannot be removed. 1.
  • Page 22 3. Using Your Camera 3. Push the ZOOM, UP or DOWN to navigate the menu and press the OK or POWER buttons to confirm your selected setting (Off, Low, Medium, High). 4. Press the MODE button to exit the submenu or press the MENU button to exit the settings screen.

  • Page 23: Slow Motion Recording

    3. Using Your Camera 3.2 Slow Motion Recording 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 button, then using the LEFT or RIGHT buttons, select Slow Motion and press the OK or POWER buttons to enter Slow Motion mode.
  • Page 24 3. Using Your Camera 1080P 2X, 720P 8X, 720P 4X). 4. Press the MODE button to exit the submenu or press the MENU button to exit the settings screen. 3.2.2 White Balance White Balance changes the color of light in your pictures, making it seem warmer or cooler depending on how the light you're shooting in affects the frame.
  • Page 25 3. Using Your Camera 1. In Slow Motion Mode press the MENU button. 2. Select Metering using the ZOOM, UP or DOWN buttons and press the OK or POWER buttons to enter the Metering submenu. 3. Push the ZOOM, UP or DOWN buttons to navigate the menu and press the OK or POWER buttons to confirm your selected exposure mode (Average, Center, Spot, Matrix).
  • Page 26 3. Using Your Camera further movement is detected within a 30-second period of the last movement registered. You may also manually stop recording anytime by pressing the RECORD button during a recording or pause the recording by pressing the PHOTO button. If the recording is stopped manually, then the Motion Detection feature will be turned off and will need to be reactivated.

  • Page 27: Loop Recording

    3. Using Your Camera 3.3 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 button, then using the LEFT or RIGHT buttons, select Slow Motion and press the OK or POWER buttons to enter Slow Motion mode.
  • Page 28 3. Using Your Camera 4. Press the MODE button to exit the submenu or press the MENU button to exit the settings screen. 3.3.2 Loop Duration This function allows you to set a maximum duration for each video clip recorded. 1.
  • Page 29 3. Using Your Camera POWER buttons to confirm your selected exposure mode (-3, -2, -1, 0, +1, +2, +3). 4. Press the MODE button to exit the submenu or press the MENU button to exit the settings screen. 3.3.5 Metering Metering mode refers to the way in which a camcorder determines the appropriate exposure (quantity of light reaching the camcorder lens).
  • Page 30 3. Using Your Camera 2. Select Video Quality using the ZOOM, UP or DOWN buttons and press the OK or POWER buttons to enter the Video Quality submenu. 3. Push the ZOOM, UP or DOWN to navigate the menu and press the OK or POWER buttons to confirm your selected setting (Super Fine, Fine, Normal).
  • Page 31 3. Using Your Camera 1. In Loop Recording Mode press the MENU button. 2. Select Record Audio using the ZOOM, UP or DOWN buttons. 3. Press the OK or POWER buttons to turn Record Audio on or off. When 4. Press the MENU button to exit the settings screen. 3.3.11 Motion Detection This setting automatically begins recording if movement is detected in front of the camcorder lens.

  • Page 32: Time-Lapse Recording

    3. Using Your Camera 3.4 Time Lapse Recording 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 button, then using the LEFT or RIGHT buttons, select Slow Motion and press the OK or POWER buttons to enter Slow Motion mode.
  • Page 33 3. Using Your Camera 3.4.2 Interval Duration This function allows you to set the amount of time in between images. 1. In Time Lapse Mode press the MENU button. 2. Select Interval Duration using the ZOOM, UP or DOWN buttons and press the OK or POWER buttons to enter the Interval Duration submenu.
  • Page 34 3. Using Your Camera 4. Press the MODE button to exit the submenu or press the MENU button to exit the settings screen. 3.4.4 Exposure This function adjusts the frame brightness in your video. 1. In Time Lapse Mode press the MENU button. 2.
  • Page 35 3. Using Your Camera 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. 1. In Time Lapse Mode press the MENU button. 2. Select Metering using the ZOOM, UP or DOWN buttons and press the OK or POWER buttons to enter the Metering submenu.
  • Page 36 3. Using Your Camera 3.4.9 ISO This function adjusts the light sensitivity in your video. 1. In Time Lapse Mode press the MENU button. 2. Select ISO using the ZOOM, UP or DOWN buttons and press the OK or POWER buttons to enter the ISO submenu. 3.

  • Page 37: Photo Shooting

    3. Using Your Camera 3.5 Photo Shooting Power the camcorder on and press the MODE button to enter the mode selection screen. Then press the LEFT or RIGHT buttons to select Photo mode and press the OK or POWER buttons to enter that mode. You can also press the mode icon on the right side of the LCD screen to switch to Photo mode.
  • Page 38 3. Using Your Camera 1. In Photo Mode press the MENU button. 2. Select using the ZOOM, UP or DOWN buttons and press the OK or POWER buttons to enter the submenu. 3. Push the ZOOM, UP or DOWN to navigate the menu and press the OK or POWER buttons to confirm your selected setting (Auto, Sunny, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent).
  • Page 39 3. Using Your Camera 3.5.5 Sharpness This function adjusts the visible detail of a video. 1. In Photo Mode press the MENU button. 2. Select Sharpness using the ZOOM, UP or DOWN buttons and press the OK or POWER buttons to enter the Sharpness submenu. 3.
  • Page 40 3. Using Your Camera 3.5.8 Time Stamp This setting allows you to imprint a date & time onto your captured image files. Once an image file is captured with the imprint, the imprint cannot be removed. 1. In Photo Mode press the MENU button. 2.
  • Page 41 3. Using Your Camera 3.6 Interval Photo In the interval photo mode, the camera will take a single photo at a set interval until stopped. Power the camcorder on and press the MODE button to enter the mode selection screen. Then press the LEFT or RIGHT buttons to select Interval Photo mode and press the OK or POWER buttons to enter that mode.
  • Page 42 3. Using Your Camera 3.6.2 Interval Duration This function will let you set the amount of time between each photo. 1. In Interval Photo Mode press the MENU button. 2. Select Interval Duration using the ZOOM, UP or DOWN buttons and press the OK or POWER buttons to enter the Interval Duration submenu.
  • Page 43 3. Using Your Camera 3.6.5 Metering Metering mode refers to the way in which a camcorder determines the appropriate exposure (quantity of light reaching the camcorder lens). Spot metering will only base the exposure setting on a very small area of the scene.
  • Page 44 3. Using Your Camera 3.6.8 Time Stamp This setting allows you to imprint a date & time onto your captured image files. Once an image file is captured with the imprint, the imprint cannot be removed. 1. In Interval Photo Mode press the MENU button. 2.

  • Page 45: Photo Burst

    3. Using Your Camera 3.7 Photo Burst In photo burst mode, the camcorder will take a set number of images with each press of the SHUTTER button. Power the camcorder on and press the MODE button to enter the mode selection screen.
  • Page 46 3. Using Your Camera 3.7.2 Photo Burst This function lets you set the number of photos captured with each photo burst. 1. In Photo Burst Mode press the MENU button. 2. Select Photo Burst using the ZOOM, UP or DOWN buttons and press the OK or POWER buttons to enter the Interval Duration submenu.
  • Page 47 3. Using Your Camera 3.7.5 Metering Metering mode refers to the way in which a camcorder determines the appropriate exposure (quantity of light reaching the camcorder lens). Spot metering will only base the exposure setting on a very small area of the scene.
  • Page 48 3. Using Your Camera 3.7.8 Time Stamp This setting allows you to imprint a date & time onto your captured image files. Once an image file is captured with the imprint, the imprint cannot be removed. 1. In Photo Burst Mode press the MENU button. 2.
  • Page 49 3. Using Your Camera 3.8 Timer Mode In Timer mode, the camcorder will take a single picture after a set amount of time has elapsed with each press of the SHUTTER button. Power the camcorder on and press the MODE button to enter the mode selection screen.
  • Page 50 3. Using Your Camera 3.8.2 Timer Duration This function determines the time delay before a photograph is captured. This setting can be used by photographers to take photographs of themselves. 1. In Timer Mode press the MENU button. 2. Select Timer Duration using the ZOOM, UP or DOWN buttons and press the OK or POWER buttons to enter the submenu.
  • Page 51 3. Using Your Camera 3.8.5 Metering Metering mode refers to the way in which a camcorder determines the appropriate exposure (quantity of light reaching the camcorder lens). Spot metering will only base the exposure setting on a very small area of the scene.
  • Page 52 3. Using Your Camera 3.8.8 Time Stamp This setting allows you to imprint a date & time onto your captured image files. Once an image file is captured with the imprint, the imprint cannot be removed. 1. In Timer press the MENU button. 2.

  • Page 53: Playback Mode

    3. Using Your Camera 3.9 Playback Mode Videos and photos captured on your camcorder can be easily played back. Power the camcorder on and press the MODE button to enter the mode selection screen. Then press the LEFT or RIGHT buttons to select Playback mode and press the OK or POWER buttons to enter Playback mode.

  • Page 54: Settings Mode

    3. Using Your Camera 3.10 Settings Mode Basic settings can be changed in the Settings menu. These include date & time, language and sound options. Power the camcorder on and press the MENU button. Then press the MODE button to enter the Settings menu. 3.10.1 Focus Mode mode, either manual focus or auto focus.
  • Page 55 3. Using Your Camera 4. The Wi-Fi information will be now be displayed on the screen. Press the OK or POWER buttons to exit the submenu. 3.10.4 Reset Wi-Fi This function allows you to reset the Wi-Fi. 1. In All Modes press the MENU button. 2.
  • Page 56 3. Using Your Camera 5. Press the MENU button to exit the settings screen. 3.10.7 Brightness screen. 1. In All Modes press the MENU button. 2. Then press the MODE button until the gear icon is highlighted. 3. Select Brightness using the ZOOM, UP or DOWN buttons and press the OK or POWER buttons to enter the Brightness submenu.
  • Page 57 3. Using Your Camera the OK or POWER buttons to enter the Auto Power Off submenu. 4. Push the ZOOM, UP or DOWN to navigate the menu and press the OK or POWER buttons to confirm your selected setting (Off, 3 Minutes, 5 Minutes, 10 Minutes).
  • Page 58 3. Using Your Camera 1. In All Modes press the MENU button. 2. Then press the MODE button until the gear icon is highlighted. 3. Select Language using the ZOOM, UP or DOWN buttons and press the OK or POWER buttons to enter the Language submenu. 4.
  • Page 59 3. Using Your Camera 2. Then press the MODE button until the gear icon is highlighted. 3. Select Date Set using the ZOOM, UP or DOWN buttons and press the OK or POWER buttons to enter the Date Set submenu. 4.
  • Page 60 3. Using Your Camera 3.10.18 Factory Reset Factory default settings can be restored in this menu. This function will not delete the media stored on the memory card, and will only restore all of the ings. 1. In All Modes press the MENU button. 2.

  • Page 61: Wireless Connectivity

    3.11 Wireless Connectivity 3.11.1 Connecting to the OD Cam App To wirelessly operate the MN4KPRO camcorder you will need to install can also scan the QR code below to find the app. The camcorder can be operated remotely by following the steps below: 1.
  • Page 62 3. Using Your Camera XDV PRO to launch remote operation of the camcorder. 5. When first launching the app, you will be prompted to allow the app to use your location. Select Once or . This will allow the app to communicate with your camcorder and will allow the app to work properly.
  • Page 63 6. As part of the iOS operating system, your smartphone's Location Settings must be enabled in order to allow proper communication between your smartphone and your Minolta camcorder. Selecting will prevent your camcorder from connecting to the XDV PRO app.
  • Page 64 3. Using Your Camera 8. To connect to your camcorder, s Capture this will allow you to control the camcorder from your smartphone.
  • Page 65 3. Using Your Camera 3.11.2 Operating the XDV PRO App Your MN4KPRO will now be operable via your smartphone. It will initially default to the video recording function. To change to Photo Mode, press the camera icon in the bottom of your phone screen.
  • Page 66 3. Using Your Camera 3.11.3 Recording Videos Remotely 1. To start recording a video, press the record button, the camcorder icon, in the middle of your smartphone screen. 2. The video recording mode can be changed by selecting the mode name from the middle of your smartphone screen.
  • Page 67 3. Using Your Camera 3.11.4 Taking Photos Remotely 1. To capture a photo, press the capture button, a camera icon, in the 2. The photo capture mode can be changed by selecting the mode name 3. The photo mode settings can be accessed by selecting the gear icon in...
  • Page 68 3. Using Your Camera 3.11.5 Viewing Media on the App 1. To view the recorded images and videos stored on the memory card on the app, press the photo gallery button in the bottom left of your 2. Tap the photo or video file you wish to view. From this screen media can be saved to your smartphone and deleted.
  • Page 69 3. Using Your Camera 3.11.6 Changing Camera Settings on the App Camcorder settings can also be changed on the app. Press the icon in the top here, a number of settings including can be changed.
  • Page 70 4.1 Technical Specifications Model Number Minolta MN4KPRO Lens Auto 7.62 2.0 10cm ~ infinity Zoom 18X Digital Zoom Image Sensor 13MP CMOS Sensor Shutter Electronic JPEG: Pixels (photo) MP4: Pixels (video) ISO Sensitivity Auto 100 200 400 800 1600 3200 6400 LCD Screen 4.0 IPS 16:9 LCD Touch Screen...
  • Page 71 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 © 2023 Elite Brands Inc. please call our toll-free technical support hotline at 800-441-1100. Please be...

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