AEE Magicam S50+ Operation & User’s Manual

List of accessories .................................................................3 Component guideline............................................5 Front view ..............................................................................5 Rear view: ..............................................................................6 Description of indicators .........................................................7 Preparations before use .......................................8 Charging .................................................................................8 Remove the battery ................................................................9 Install TFT display ................................................................10 Insert and remove the memory card .................................... 11 Startup ..................................................................................12 Setting the date and time .....................................................13 Language ............................................................................14 Select light metering mode ...................................................14 Video recording .................................................15

Start video recording via G-SENSOR mode .......................16 Parameter setting for video recording ..................................17 Audio recording ..................................................21 Enter audio recording mode .................................................21 Operating procedures for audio recording ............................22 Exit audio recording mode ....................................................23 Photo shooting....................................................24 Parameter settings for photo shooting ................................25 Playback ............................................................28 Operating procedure for playback .......................................28 Delete files ............................................................................30 File protection and unlocking ................................................31 Upload audio/video/photo files to PC ...................................32 View video / photo on HDTV ................................................33 WiFi ...................................................................34 Operating Instructions for WiFi Control Interface .................37 Download Files to Mobile Device ........................................42

Change WiFi Connection Name and Password ...................45 Other basic setting..............................................46 Warning tone ........................................................................46 status indicators ...................................................................46 OSD .....................................................................................47 Video content loop ...............................................................47 Auto to standby ...................................................................47 TV output format ...................................................................48 Recover factory settings .......................................................48 Accessory application .........................................49 Water-proof housing .............................................................49 Mount plug bracket components ..........................................50 Use convex sticker and flat sticker .......................................50 Specifications .....................................................52 Tips .....................................................................54

1 175° wide-angle lens. 2 High-definition video recording with multiple interchangeable recording modes. 3 Automatic white balance and automatic exposure. 4 External scalable power supply and GPS module. 5 Support external TF card up to 64GB. 6 Support Audio-in function and external dedicated microphone. 7 Support HDMI output function. 8 All-round highlight status indicator. 9 Built-in speaker and key tone. 10 Professional water-proof housing design, up to Grade IP68 and 100 meters waterproof. 11 Accessories adopt strengthened structure with improved reliability and stability. 12 Rechargeable built-in high capacity lithium-ion battery extends the video recording time. 13 Built-in microphone adopts dual-Mic design to achieve stereo and high-quality recording effect.

camera functions remotely. 15 Built-in G-Sensor can function as automobile black box. 16 Burst mode can take 10 photos in 1 second to record every detail in high-speed motion.

S50 main unit TFT display Water-proof housing Remote control (optional) Lithium-ion battery Back clip Vertical-horizontal joint Waterproof plug Lens protective cap

Extended adjusting bolt unit Moisture-proof foam USB data cable Power supply terminal Cloth bag Hand strap CD-ROM User manual The actual items may be different from the pictures. Package is subject to change without prior notice.

WiFi status indicator Working status indicator Power status indicator G-Sensor key Video/audio recording button Power on/off key Green indicator Battery lock WiFi key Lens Green indicator tripod mount Microphone

Down button Up button OK button Green indicator Red indicator TFT display Microphone Playback button Left arrow button Menu button Green indicator Shutter button Stop button HDMI interface Right arrow button USB interface TF card slot Speaker

Indicator Status Red indicator Green indicator Tricolor indicator Quantity 3 Quantity 5 Quantity 1 Position 1 at front/ top cover/ TFT display each Position 1 at front/top cover/TFT display each; 2 at bottom side Position Front cover Startup Stay on Video recording Flash slowly Audio recording Flash slowly Photo shooting Flash once Card full Stay on Charging (switched off) Flash slowly Fully charged (switched off) Stay on Low-battery indicator Flash fast for 5s and then auto power off Data transmission Stay on WiFi on Blue (flash slowly)

Charging Start up the unit to check the battery power. If the battery level is low, charge it. Use the supplied power adapter or USB port of a PC to charge S50: S50 USB interface S50 USB interface PC USB interface S50 power adapter When S50 is charged in power-off state, the red indicator will flash slowly. After the battery is fully charged, the red indicator will stay on. Max. continuous video recording time About 3 hours with fully charged battery Max. continuous audio recording time About 3 hours with fully charged battery

Battery lock Before removing the battery, ensure that the battery "lock key" at the bottom of S50 is unlocked. Dent Place the figure at the battery dent and press down the battery in the direction of arrow to detach it from the camera.

S50 supports external dedicated 2″ TFT display, which can perform Setup, Playback and Delete, etc. on the camera to preview or play back the video. Install the display as shown below:

S50 supports external TF card up to 64G. Though all SD cards above Class 6 can be used on S50, high-speed card is recommended to perform high-definition shooting. When shooting during dynamic motion, brand SDHC cards are recommended for use in order to ensure smooth shooting. * Insert the memory card 1 Ensure that S50 is switched off. 2 Insert SD card into the memory card slot in the arrow direction flatly to the end. A "click" can be heard to indicate the card has been well inserted. * Remove the memory card Press the center of exposed part of SD card and SD card will pop up slightly. Then pull it out flatly.

• 3 red indicators will be lit up (one at front cover, top cover and display each) • The startup picture shows "AEE LOGO" and S50 enters recording standby mode. Now TFT display is shown as below: 1080P/25 Working mode Battery level Resolution of video recording avaliable space of TF card • LCD segment screen is shown as below: 1080P 30 100-08 8 2H30 Working mode Resolution of video recording Remaining video recording time of memory card Battery level

Set time and date by following these steps: 1 Turn on S50 to enter recording standby mode; 2 Press "M" button to enter the camera setting menu; 3 Press "<" / ">" button to select " "; 4 Press "-" / "+" button to select time setting option and press "OK" button to confirm; 5 Press "<" / ">" button to move the cursor to the time or date to be modified. Then press "-" or "+" button to modify the time and date and press "OK" to confirm; 6 Press "M" button to exit the menu and return to recording standby mode. Use "<" / ">" button to select the item to the left / right, and use "+" / "-" button to select the item above/below of the selected item. After selection, press "OK" button to confirm operation. Note: Please ensure that the date and time are correctly set. This unit will add time to the photo/video based on this setting.

2 Press "M" button to enter the camera setting menu; 3 Press "<" / ">" button to select " "; 4 Press "-" / "+" button to select language setting option and press "OK" button to confirm; 5 Press "<" / ">" button to move the cursor to the language type to be modified. Then press "OK" to confirm; 6 Press "M" button to exit the menu and return to recording standby mode. Select light metering mode To achieve the best exposure effect, use central spot light metering mode when the central spot is bright while the surrounding environment is dark. "ON": turn on central spot metering " ": turn off central spot metering light meter mode key

1. Turn on S50 to enter recording standby mode; 2. Aim the lens to the subject and preview it in TFT display; 3. Press "Video recording button" once to start video recording; Video recording button • The system will tick once to indicate the effective of video recording; • The green indicators will flash slowly and time counter starts; TFT display is shown as below for video recording: 1080P/25 000:00:28 Battery level Working mode (video recording) Resolution for Video recording Time of video recording avaliable space of TF card

1080P 25 00:00:28 2H30 Working mode (video recording) Resolution for video recording Remaining video recording time of memory card Recording time Battery level 4. During video recording, press the "Stop" button once to stop video recording. • the system generates a tick tone twice ,indicating that the video recording operation stops recording, and the time counter stops. • The green indicators will be turned off. • The display will return to recording standby mode. Start video recording via G-SENSOR mode G-Sensor key Turn G-Sensor key to "ON" so that S50 will actively sense the

in case of shock or tilting, etc. Especially when this mode is applied in fixed installation, for example, mounted on the vehicle or helmet, it can start video recording timely without the need to start the recording in advance. It can free you from manual operation while conserving battery power. When the camera does not sense any gravity change for 3 minutes, it will exit video recording. Parameter setting for video recording To set the parameters for video recording ,perform the following operations: 1. Press "M" button to enter the setting menu; 2. Press "<" / ">" button to select " "; 3. Press "+" / "-" button to move blue cursor to the sub-menu you want to configure; 4. Press "OK" button to enter the sub-menu; 5. Press "+" / "-" button to select the parameters you want; 6. Press "OK" button to confirm; 7. Press "M" button again to exit the setting menu.

The optional resolutions for video recording are listed as below: PAL System NTSC System 1920×1080i 50f 16:9 1920×1080P 25f 16:9 1280×960P 25f 4:3 1280×720P 50f 16:9 1280×720P 25f 16:9 848×480P 100f 16:9 848×480P 50f 16:9 1920×1080i 60f 16:9 1920×1080P 30f 16:9 1280×960P 30f 4:3 1280×720P 60f 16:9 1280×720P 30f 16:9 848×480P 120f 16:9 848×480P 60f 16:9 • Visual angle Optional visual angle: wide, moderate, narrow, small. Wide Moderate

This unit provides two bit rate options: high " " and normal " ". (If high bit rate is selected, you will get clearer picture with increased file size). • Auto video Set the video recording mode as "Auto video": Exe.: Auto video 1920x1080i 50f 16:9 View�broad Bit rate: high bit rate Time Lapse: 1s If this function is enabled, the system will auto start recording videos according to the countdown time you set. : Start video recording 5 seconds after "video recording" button is pressed. : Start video recording 10 seconds after "video recording" button is pressed. : Start video recording 20 seconds after "video recording" button

when using S50 to shoot video upside down. OFF: upside-down video file can be obtained when using S50 to shoot video upside down. ON: upright video file can be obtained when using S50 to shoot video upside down. The function is not available for PAL: WVGA/100 NTSC: WVGA/120.

1. Turn on S50 to enter recording standby mode; 2. Press "M" button to enter the camera setting menu; 3. Press "<" / ">" button to select " "; 4. Press "-" / "+" button to select "Record Mode" and press "OK" button to confirm; 5. Press "<" / ">" button to select "Audio only" and press "OK" button to confirm; Exe.: audio only 6. Press "M" button to exit the menu and return to recording standby mode.

1. Enter audio recording mode and press "Video Recording" button to start audio recording. • The system will tick once to indicate the effective of video recording; • The green indicators will flash slowly; 2. During audio recording, press the "Stop" button once to stop audio recording. • the system generates a tick tone twice ,indicating that the video recording operation stops; • The green indicators will be turned off. • The display will return to recording standby mode. 000:00:28 Recording time

1. Press "M" button to enter the camera setting menu; 2. Press "<" / ">" button to select " "; 3. Press "-" / "+" button to select "video recording" mode and press "OK" button to confirm; 4. Press "<" / ">" button to select video recording and press "OK" to confirm. S50 will return to recording standby mode.

1. Turn on S50 to enter recording standby mode; 2. Cast the lens to the subject and preview it on the display; 3. Press the "Shutter" button once to switch the working mode to "photo shooting"; 4. Press the "Shutter" button again to shoot one photo. • The green indicator will flash once; • The speaker will click to indicate completion and the system will return to photo shooting standby mode. • TFT display under photo shooting mode is shown as below: 8 M Battery level Working mode (photo shooting) Resolution for photo shooting avaliable space of TF card • During photo shooting, LCD segment display is shown as below:

Resolution for photo shooting Number of photos that can be taken with free space of memory card Battery level Parameter settings for photo shooting Perform the following steps to set the parameters for video recording: 1. Press "M" button to enter the setting menu; 2. Press "<" / ">" button to select " "; 3. Press "+" / "-" button to move blue cursor to the sub-menu you want to configure; 4. Press "OK" button to enter the sub-menu; 5. Press "+" / "-" button to select the parameters you want; 6. Press "OK" button to confirm; 7. Press "M" button again to exit the setting menu.

Three optional resolutions include: 8.0M (3200x2400 4:3) 5.0M (2592x1944 4:3) 3.0M (2048x1536 4:3) • Caputre mode Single shot: default, take one photo when the photo shooting button is pressed; Fast shot: S50 takes several photos within one second; Timed shooting: when it reaches the configured delay after pressing the "Shutter" button, S50 will take the next photo. • Fast shot Please set the photo shooting mode into "Fast shot" before using this function. Set the number of photos taken by S50 in one second. : 3 photos in one second; : 6 photos in one second; : 10 photos in one second; • Timed shooting: Please set the photo shooting mode into "Timed shooting" before using this function.

standby mode, S50 will start countdown and take a photo at the set time. : Take one photo 3 seconds after the "Shutter" button is pressed. : Take one photo 5 seconds after the "Shutter" button is pressed. : Take one photo 10 seconds after the "Shutter" button is pressed. • Display time You can choose to display or not display the photo shooting time at the bottom right corner of the photo. : No photo shooting date and time will be displayed at the bottom right corner of the photo : Photo shooting date and time will be displayed at the bottom right corner of the photo

1. Press the "playback" button to enter playback interface; 2. Press "<" / ">" button to select the file type and press "OK" button to confirm; • View video files • View photo files • View all video/audio/photo files 3. Press "<" / ">" / "+" / "-" button to move the cursor to the thumbnail of the file you want to play back; 4. Press "OK" button to enter the playback interface and press "OK" button to play it. When playing video files, the functions of various buttons are listed as below: Buttons Functions Buttons Functions - Decrease volume; + Increase volume; < Fast rewind; > Fast forward;

the beginning. Press it again to return to the file preview interface; OK Play/pause. When reviewing photos, the functions of various buttons are listed as below: Button Functions Button Functions - Zoom out; + Zoom in; In zoom-in mode, when you press "OK" to lock a photo (" " icon displayed in the upper right corner), you can press "-" to move the photo downward; In zoom-in mode, w h e n a p h o t o i s locked, press "+" to move the photo upward; < In zoom-in mode, press "<" to move the photo rightward; > In zoom-in mode, press ">" to move the photo leftward; When a photo is displayed in its actual size, press "<" to view the previous photo; W h e n a p h o t o i s displayed in its actual size, press ">" to view the next photo;

to restore the photo to its actual size; OK W h e n a p h o t o i s displayed in its actual size, press "OK" to rotate it; When a photo is displayed in its actual size, press it to preview photos in thumbnails. In zoom-in mode, when you press "OK", t h e " " i c o n w i l l appear in the upper right corner, indicating the zooming function is locked. When playing audio files, the functions of various buttons are listed as below: Buttons Functions Buttons Functions - Decrease volume; + Increase volume; Reset to play it from the beginning. Press it again to return to the playback interface; OK Play/pause. Delete files 1. Under file playback or thumbnail preview mode, move the cursor to the file icon you want to delete; 2. Press "M" button to enter file operation mode and move the cursor to "Delete file";

4. Move the cursor to "delete single"/"delete all" and press "OK" button to delete the file(s). : Delete single : Delete all File protection and unlocking Move the cursor to "file protection" and press "OK" button to enter file protection interface. Select protection type and press "OK" to confirm: : Protect single : Protect all : Unlock single : Unlock all Note: the protected file cannot be deleted. However, such file can be deleted by formatting.

1. Use USB line to connect the camera to a PC; 2. Switch on S50; 3. Click the "My Computer" icon on the desktop and find the "Removable Disc". If the camera is not detected, close "My Computer" window and reopen it after a while. The "removable disc" will be displayed; 4. Double click the "removable disc" icon; 5. Enter the "removable disc" and copy/move the file to the PC’s hard disk.

The recorded files can also be played on TV or display with HDMI interface. Ensure that your camera is properly configured to NTSC (North America) or PAL (Non-North America) video format; otherwise, the video and images on S50 cannot be properly displayed on TV. Use HDMI cable to connect S50 to the TV set: ������������������ ���������� ���������� Note: This function is not available when opening WiFi.

remote control, smartphone or tablet PC to achieve remote control function. First please install appropriate APP software provided by AEE to your device. Switch on Wi-Fi Push Wi-Fi key to "ON" to switch on Wi-Fi function: WIFI Key The blue indicator starts to flash and Wi-Fi signal icon can be seen on the upper left corner of TFT display: • Turn on your camera,wait until the blue WiFi indicator flashes slowly. Search for WiFi hot spot on a mobile receiving device,select "AEE Magicam" network and connect it (default password:00000000).Then the camera and the mobile device are connected.

" on the mobile device to display the icon ( ) shown in Fig. 1. Enter the interface shown in Fig. 2 to remotely view your camera’s screen and set up parameters. Note: In case of WiFi connection failure, the icon " " will appear. Select "Yes" to try to connect again. If you select "No", click the icon " " to enter the WLAN settings interface or click the icon " " to enter the main interface to view local files only (no other operation is supported).

Total number of files WiFi status Battery status Remaining recording time or number of shots Maximize preview Current state icon / Start/Stop button Parameter settings Zoom out Zoom in Auto continuous capture mode Fast shot mode Video recording mode Single shot mode 180°Display turnover Playback mode Fig. 2 WiFi Control Interface Note: 1. You can remotely control your camera by clicking the icons at the main interface. : display the remaining recording time in video recording mode; display the remaining number of shots in photo shooting mode. : display the number of recorded videos in video recording mode; display the number of shot photos in photo shooting mode. 2. The mobile device must be used within a distance of max. 100 meters from the S50 in an obstacle-free and horizontal angle.

1. Video Recording Click the Video recording mode icon " ". The current state icon will dispaly as " ", click it to start / stop video recording. Click the icon " " to maximize the preview (See Fig. 3). Resolution and frame rate Current state Angle Remaining recording time Recording Duration Return to main interface Fig. 3 Video Recording Mode You can set up your desired recording resolution in the parameter setting interface. The options are 1080P,720P, 480P/50fps,480P/ 60fps .(1080i/50fps,1080i/60fps,960P,480P/100fps,480P/120fps are not available.)

Click the Single shot mode icon " " ,it will turn blue " ". The current state icon will dispaly as " ", click it to take one picture. Click the icon " " to maximize the preview (See Fig. 4). Pixel Current state Return to the main interface Photo No. Fig. 4 Single Shot Mode You can set up the pixel in the parameter setting interface.

Click the Fast shot mode icon " " ,it will turn blue " ". The current state icon will dispaly as " ", click it to take pictures within one second. Click the icon " " to maximize the preview (See Fig. 5). Burst number Current state Return to the main interface Photo No. Fig. 5 Fast Shot Mode You can set how fast the camera takes pictures in the camera setting interface.

" to enter the interface shown in Fig. 7 to remotely play videos and photos. Camera Storage Mobile Device Storage Settings Fig. 7 Playback Interface Slide the icon " ". If you select "Camera Storage", you can replay the files stored on the camera. If you select "Mobile Device Storage", you can replay the files downloaded from the camera to the mobile device. Click the icon " " to enter the App settings interface. Click the icon " " to return to the WiFi control interface. Click the icon " " to enter File selecting / Media sharing interface. Click the icon " " to download media files from the camera to your mobile device. Click on the thumbnail to view it in large preview. You could slide left and right to select the desired file.

Click the icon " " to return to the thumbnail preview interface. Click the icon " " to share the current file to a social networking website or send it by E-mail. Click the icon " " to transfer and play the current file on a DMR device. Click the icon " " to download the current file to your mobile device. Click the icon " " to delete the current file. Click the icon " " to view the current file information. Click the icon " " to enter the video trimming interface. Note: please download it to the mobile device before editing any video file.

Return to the thumbnail preview interface and click the icon " " to enter the Download interface. Click the desired files to download them to your mobile device. Files downloaded Files in downloading Download all the files from your remote camera to the mobile device Cancel downloading Files in waiting * This function is only adopted in Iphone

" to view local files. Click the icon " " to enter the interface shown in the figure below, and then click the desired files to share them to social networking websites or send them by E-mail. Click here to share the selected files to social networking websites or send them by E-mail Select All / Deselect All Selected files * This function is only adopted in Iphone

click the icon " " at the bottom of the screen to enter the video trimming interface shown in the figure below: Start frame Current frame Storyboard End frame Menu Set the current frame as the end frame Narrow the frame Expand the frame Set the current frame as the start frame Play icon * This function is only adopted in Iphone

1. Change the WiFi connection name: Connect your camera (with TF card installed) to the computer and turn on your camera. On the computer, double click "My Computer" to find and enter the removable disk, and then open the " " wifi.conf file in the folder "MISC". Find "ESSID=00000000" and "AP_SSID=00000000". Change the content following the equal sign "=" to your desired name and then click "Save". (Note: the name following "ESSID=" should be exactly same as that following "AP_SSID=".) 2. Change the WiFi connection password: Connect your camera (with TF card installed) to the computer and turn on your camera. On the computer, double click the icon "My Computer" to find and enter the removable disk, and then open the " " wifi.conf file in the folder "MISC". Find "PASSWORD=00000000" and "AP_PASSWD=00000000". Change the content following the equal sign "=" to your desired password (containing at least 8 digits) and then click "Save". (Note: the password following "PASSWORD=" should be exactly same as that following "AP_PASSWD=".)

S50 to your camera in order to find the folder "MISC" and change the name and password. Note: Above images for reference only, subject to our available App. Other basic setting Enter " " setting menu to set the following options: Warning tone Adjust the loudness or mute of buzzer. : OFF : 50% : 100% (default) status indicators Activate or deactivate the status indicators. : All OFF : Only 2 indicators of S50 ON : All ON

screen. : OFF : ON Video content loop You can activate or deactivate loop recording function. If ON, video file will be automatically stored in segment of 15 minutes; If OFF, video file will be stored in segment of 30 minutes. : OFF : ON Auto to standby S50 is set to automatically enter standby mode if no operation is (photo shooting, video recording or button operation) carried out in certain time. If any operation is carried out in the timing process, the timer will be reset. Under standby mode, press video recording button/shutter button/stop button to awaken S50. : OFF

: 5 minutes : 10 minutes TV output format This setting is designed to ensure that the frame rate of video recording matches with the playback format of on TV. Please select NTSC in North America. Please select PAL in non-North America areas. Recover factory settings This option allows all the settings of the system to be restored to original factory settings. After that, the menu will be displayed in English status and the time will be set as 01/01/2013 00:00.

using appropriate accessories. S50 fitted with water-proof housing can be used to record videos underwater. Water-proof housing S50 water-proof housing up to IP68 can protect the camera 100 meters underwater. Follow these steps to load S50 into water-proof housing: 1. Place the camera into the protective housing. 2. Close the cover. 3. Press the buckle into the slot in the rear cover.

The plug bracket can fix S50 firmly onto the sticky seat. Use convex sticker and flat sticker S50 comes with sticker fitting and flat sticker for installation on different surfaces.

surface of other devices. M08 convex sticker M15 flat sticker Precautions for the use of 3M double-sided foam tape 1. Before fixing 3M double-sided foam tape, please select an appropriate curved or flat surface where the tape can fit with the surface. 2. Before using 3M foam tape, please clean the surface to be adhered to. 3. Before applying 3M foam tape, it is suggested to heat its surface properly (electric blower may be used), especially when the temperature is below -20°C.

10 x Pixel 8 million Video recording format MOV Audio recording format WAV Photo format JPG (JPEG) WiFi transmission distance About 100 meter (MAX) Storage medium 64MB Built-in flash memory (not for photo shooting or video recording); up to 64GB external Micro SD card Standard battery capacity 1500mAh TFT Display 2.0" true color TFT display (16:9) LCD segment display 90×64mm FSTN (lattice screen) Operating platform requirements Operating system: Windows XP SP2 / Vista or above / Mac OS; CPU: Pentium 4, 1.5G or above RAM: 1GB Storage temperature -20°C ~ 60°C Operating temperature -10°C ~ 50°C

(including TFT screen) L59.4 × W43.3 × H32MM (excluding TFT screen) Unit weight 113.6g (including TFT screen and battery) 53.7g (excluding TFT screen and battery) Note: As our products undergo continuous development, the specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

surface temperature will rise. 2. If you will not use the unit for long period, it is suggested that you charge it once every 6th month to maintain the performance of battery. 3. Use of digital zooming function during shooting will have slight impact on the image quality. 4. The visual angles under different modes will be slightly different. 5. To smoothly play a high-definition video file, it is suggested to use a PC or other professional device. 6. If you enable cyclic recording function for long period or frequently shoot/delete photos, the memory card may have data fragments so that you may not be able to store or shoot photos. Please back up the data to external storage medium and perform formatting operation to the memory card.