Nilox MINI F User Manual

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USER MANUAL
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SUMMARY
PREFACE ................................................................................................................................................................. 4
PRECAUTIONS ..................................................................................................................................................... 4
DESCRIPTION....................................................................................................................................................... 4
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................................................................... 5
STRUCTURE .......................................................................................................................................................... 6
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ......................................................................................................................... 7
LEGENDA ............................................................................................................................................................... 8
PARAMETERS SETTING ..................................................................................................................................... 9
VIDEO PARAMETERS SETTING .................................................................................................................... 10
Movie size ......................................................................................................................................................... 10
Video Quality ................................................................................................................................................... 10
180 Rotation ..................................................................................................................................................... 10
Seamless ............................................................................................................................................................ 11
White balance .................................................................................................................................................. 11
Metering ............................................................................................................................................................ 11
Effect................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Face tracking ..................................................................................................................................................... 12
PHOTO PARAMETER SETTINGS .................................................................................................................. 13
Resolution ......................................................................................................................................................... 13
Quality’ .............................................................................................................................................................. 13
180 Rotation ..................................................................................................................................................... 13
Metering ............................................................................................................................................................ 14
White balance .................................................................................................................................................. 14
Iso ....................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Exposure ........................................................................................................................................................... 15
Self timer ........................................................................................................................................................... 15
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Burst mode ....................................................................................................................................................... 15
Sharpness .......................................................................................................................................................... 16
Effects ................................................................................................................................................................. 16
Date stamp ....................................................................................................................................................... 17
Detection .......................................................................................................................................................... 17
Digital zoom ..................................................................................................................................................... 17
SETUP PARAMETER SETTINGS ..................................................................................................................... 18
Auto review ...................................................................................................................................................... 18
Power frequency ............................................................................................................................................. 18
video format ..................................................................................................................................................... 18
media format .................................................................................................................................................... 20
Power save........................................................................................................................................................ 20
Date & time ...................................................................................................................................................... 20
Language ............................................................................................................................................................ 20
Usb ..................................................................................................................................................................... 21
Format ............................................................................................................................................................... 21
Reset all ............................................................................................................................................................. 21
VIEW PARAMETER SETTINGS ....................................................................................................................... 23
Protect ............................................................................................................................................................... 23
Delete ................................................................................................................................................................ 23
Slide show ......................................................................................................................................................... 23
Photo effect ...................................................................................................................................................... 24
Rotate ................................................................................................................................................................ 24
Resize ................................................................................................................................................................. 24
COMPUTER CONNECTION ......................................................................................................................... 26
REMOTE CONTROLLER ................................................................................................................................. 26
PRECAUTIONS ................................................................................................................................................... 27
Precautions for the camera case.................................................................................................................. 27
Precautions for the 3M dual-side foam tape ............................................................................................ 27
INCLUDED IN THE PACK .............................................................................................................................. 28
WARRANTY AND LEGAL NOTES .............................................................................................................. 29
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PREFACE
Thank you for choosing MINI F Wi-Fi, the high-definition digital camera. Easy to use, compact and with an integrated design. With its high-definition and dynamic image capturing technology it can record your daily activities at anytime and anywhere, so you can remember your experiences and share them with your family and friends. This manual will clearly explain you how to use and install the video camera, providing detailed information as well as technical specifications. Please read this Manual carefully before the use and keep it for long-term reference.
PRECAUTIONS
Please observe the following points when using MINI-F:
Do not drop, hit or shake the camera.
Keep the device away from any electromagnetic source, such as magnets or electro
motors, or from any other object emitting strong radio waves, like antennas. Strong magnetic fields may cause failures to the camera or damages to image and audio.
Do not expose the camera to high temperatures or to sunlight directly.
Keep the memory card away from electromagnetic sources, such as TVs, speakers or
magnets. Do not put it in any place with potential static, as the data stored may be lost.
If the device overheats, smokes or smells in charging, please disconnect the power supply immediately.
Keep the camera out of the reach of children in charging, as the power cord may cause accidental suffocation or electric shock.
Keep the camera in a cool, dry and dust-free place.
Use a lens and screen guard to prevent scratching or permanent damages.
Use a cloth and specific products to clean the lens and screen; do not use any organic
solvent.
DESCRIPTION
The MINI-F camera is able to perform the following functions:
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High definition (HD) video recording and photos.
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Real-time image display.
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Recorded Video recall function.
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Photo files recall function.
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8X digital zoom.
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2.0 USB High-Speed data transfer.
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USB cable for battery charging.
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All accessories are easy to use to facilitate shooting in any place and at any time.
Supplemented by its accessories, this product is the result of multiple patented technologies and can be used for recording anything, anytime, anywhere.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
MINI-F camera has the following specifications:
Image sensor: 5.0 mega-pixel CMOS
Functions: Video recording, photos, preview
Zoom: 8x digital
Screen: LCD 2.0”
Photo resolution: 12M (4000x3000), 8M (3264x2448), 5M (2592 x1944), 3M (2048 x1536)
Video resolution: FHD (1920x1080 30fps), HD (1280x720 30fps), HD (1280x720 60fps)
External memory: TF card (Maximum 32GB)
File format: JPEG, H.264
USB Port: USB 2.0
Battery: Internal 3.7V rechargeable lithium battery
Menu: English, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German
Power save: 1 min. / 3 min./5 min. / OFF
Supported operating systems: Windows XP/Vista/7/8, Mac 10.2
Dimensions: 58x43x23 mm
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STRUCTURE
MINI-F STRUCTURE
1) Shutter; activate and stop
recordings, take photos
2) Micr
ophone
3) On/off switch, change from
photo to video or to preview
mode
4) LED Battery charge indicator
5) LED use Indicator
6) LED Display
7) Reset
8) MicroSD Slot
9) Charger and Micro SD data transmission device
10) Digital zoom in Settings menu
navigation. Fast reverse in view mode
11) Digital zoom out. Settings menu navigation. Fast forward in view mode
12) Access to parameters menu
STATUS LED
The status led (5) turns on:
When the camera is on.
When the camera is charging.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
CHARGE
Turn on the video camera and check battery status; if low, charge it. Either a computer USB port of power adapter (not included) can be used to charge it. Generally, it takes 2-4 hours to complete the charge cycle.
INSERTING AND REMOVING THE MEMORY CARD
The MINI
-
F video camera supports TF memory
cards with capacity up to 32 GB. Any type of Micro SD card can be used but we recommend high speed cards to optimise performance.
Installation.
1 Make sure the video camera is off
2. Insert the card in its slot, being careful that it is inserted in the correct direction until a click is heard.
Removal.
1 Turn off the video camera 2 Press the centre of the back of the card and release it; then remove it.
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LEGENDA
The camera has 3 operating modes:
Video recording mode
Photo mode
Video and photo view mode.
Press the key to switch between the various modes. The camera is set to video mode by default when turned on.
Following are some of the symbols that most commonly appear on the screen.
PHOTO MODE
1. Photo mode
2. Burst mode (3 photos)
3. Self timer
4. Resolution
5. Photo quality
6. Remaining photos
7. Digital zoom
8. Battery charge level
9. Face tracking
VIDEO MODE
1. Video Mode
2. Video quality
3.“Frames per second” video
4. Video resolution
5. Available recording time
6. Face tracking
7. Digital zoom
8. Battery charge level
Note: High speed type 4 microSD cards or better must be used when HD or video FHD format is used. The automatic screen-off function turns on when recording to optimise power savings. Touch
keys or to turn the screen back on.
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PARAMETERS SETTING
To set video camera parameters, use key and navigate the menu with keys , then confirm selections by pressing key .
If the MINI-F is in video mode before the key is pressed, video and general settings can be edited; the following symbol will appear on the top bar .
Vice versa, if the MINI-F is in photo mode, photo can general settings can be edited; in this case, the symbol will appear on the top bar. Press to switch between the 2 modes.
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VIDEO PARAMETERS SETTING
MOVIE SIZE
It allows to select the desired resolution for the video recording.
1. key
2. Press the key to reach the item
Movie size
3. Press to confirm
4. Choose the desired item and press the key to confirm The choices for the video resolution are the following:
1920x1080
1280x720 (30fps)
1280x720 (60fps)
VIDEO QUALITY
It lets you set 3 different types of motion interpolation.
1. key
2. Press the key to reach the item
Video quality
3. Press to confirm
4. Choose the desired item and press key to confirm Possible choices are:
Superfine
Fine
Low
180 ROTATION
It lets you fully overturn the video camera; videos will be rotated 180 degrees.
1. key
2. Press the key to reach the item
180 Rotation
3. Press to confirm
4. Choose the desired item and press key to confirm Possible choices are:
On, Off
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