Operation Manual
ODYS MC-A5 
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Shutter release: Use the shutter release in recording mode to take pictures 
or to start and stop video recordings. Play and pause a video clip in MP4 
mode. 
Microphone: Converts sound waves into electronic signals when the 
camera is in sound recording mode. 
Flash: If the surrounding area is too dark, the flash provides more light for 
your photograph (see chapter 4.5 for settings). 
Lens: Optically transfers the images of the subject to be recorded onto the 
CMOS sensor. 
USB terminal: When connected to the power supply adaptor, the video 
camera is supplied with power and the internal battery is charged. 
Interface to the PC (universal serial bus), the camera operates as a PC 
camera (WebCam) or mass storage via the interface. 
Audio output: Establishes an audio connection between the camera and a 
TV using the AV cable. Headphones can also be connected. 
Video output: Establishes an video connection between the camera and a 
TV using the AV cable. You can play back video clips or images on the TV. 
Loudspeaker: Plays voice recordings and key signals. 
Operating and Battery charging LED: 
The LED is not illuminated when the camera is switched off. 
Illuminated LED red: the camera is switched on and ready for use. 
Flashing LED red: the flash is charging. 
Illuminated LED green: the battery is being charged using the power supply 
adaptor. 
Illuminated LED orange: the camera is switched on as the batteries are 
charging. 
Mode button: Selects the operating modes 
Joystick: Used for additional functions: menu selection, digital zoom, scroll 
function, volume adjustment. Use your thumbs to control the joystick. 
OK button: Press the joystick in the middle to select the desired option from 
the sub-menu or to confirm a function 
Strap eye: For attaching a carrying strap 
Cover of the battery compartment: Slide down the cover of the battery 
compartment to open the compartment and replace the battery 
Menu button: Opens and closes the menu 
SD card slot: Slot for inserting and removing the SD card 
On/off button: For switching the camera on and off 
LCD display: Shows images, videos, the menu and status symbols and 
movie playback list 










