User manual MICROTEK TAKE-IT MV500

[. . . ] User Guide This guide shows you how to operate the Take-it MV500 digital video camera (DV camera) and provides information on basic functions, video/audio clip recording, still image shooting, playback, and troubleshooting. Before using the Take-it MV500, be sure to read the safety precautions to prevent injuries or damage to users or equipment. Copyright© 2005 Microtek International, Inc. All rights reserved Microtek® is a registered trademark of Microtek International, Inc. Macintosh® and Apple® are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. [. . . ] Two size options are also available for video clips. Option 12M 8M 5M 3M 2M VGA/640 QVGA/320 Description 4000x3000 pixels (interpolated) 3264x2448 pixels 2592x1944 pixels 2048x1536 pixels 1600x1200 pixels 640x480 pixels 320x240 pixels (for Video menu only) Selecting Image Quality The Quality function enables you to capture images with three compression ratio levels. The less the compression ratio, the better the image quality. Option (Best) (Fine) (Normal) Description Provides a more detailed image for a better-quality image shots, but takes up more memory space. The normal setting used for general shooting. Allows more images to be taken, and takes up less memory space. To access the image quality option: 1. In either Video mode or Photo mode, press the MENU button. Use the 4-way arrow button to select " " ­ Quality, then select the image quality level you require. Press the OK button, then the MENU button to exit the menu. QUALITY To access and adjust the image size option: 1. In either Video mode or Photo mode, press the MENU button. Use the 4-way arrow button to select " " ­ Size, then select the image size option you require. Press the OK button, then the MENU button to exit the menu. SIZE BEST FINE NORMAL SELECT OK 640 X 480 320 320 X 240 The selected image quality icon appears on the LCD screen. You are now ready to shoot. SELECT OK The selected image size icon appears on the LCD screen. 34 Selecting a Drive Mode The Drive Mode function enables you to determine how you want to take your still images. Use the Drive Mode setting to switch between a standard Shutter operation, a delayed shutter, and a continuous-shot shutter. This function is available only in Photo mode. Option (Self-timer) (Single shot) (Continuous shot) Description Enables you to automatically capture a still image after a delay of 10 seconds. Enables you to take a single normal picture. Enables you to capture 3 still images in rapid succession with a single press of the Shutter button. Adjusting EV Compensation EV Compensation is required when there is a large discrepancy in brightness between the subject and background, and adjusting the EV setting can lessen this discrepancy. For example, when a subject is backlit, such as in a snow or beach surrounding, a positive EV setting can brighten the setting. When a subject is in shadow, such as in the shadow of a tree, a negative EV setting will darken the subject and create an even amount of the light to surround the subject. EV adjustments are made from -2. 0 to +2. 0 in 0. 5step increments. In either Video mode or Photo mode, press the MENU button. Use the 4-way arrow button to select " " ­ EV Compensation, then select the EV value you require. SELF-TIMER SINGLE SHOT CONTI. SHOT To access the Drive Mode setting: 1. [. . . ] A2: The DV camera is disconnected from the computer. For Windows Users: · Make sure one end of the USB cable is connected to your computer and the other end to your DV camera's USB connector, then turn on the DV camera. · Check to see if "Camera Driver" has been installed on your computer. The DV camera does not operate in Web Cam mode. 66 Go to the Windows Control Panel and double-click "Add/Remove Programs". If the DV camera driver (for Web Cam) does not appear in the list, you must install the DV camera driver from the Microtek CDROM. [. . . ]