User manual MICROTEK TAKE-IT MV320

[. . . ] User Guide This guide shows you how to operate the Take-it MV320 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 MV320 , be sure to read the safety precautions to prevent injuries or damage to users or equipment. Copyright© 2004 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. [. . . ] To access these functions, use the MENU button on the rear on the DV camera. The following table lists the available functions for the Video and Photo mode. For detailed information, see following pages. Function Video Format Size Quality Drive Mode EV Compensation White Balance Sharpness Voice Memo Color Mode Video o o o -- o o -- -- o Photo -- o o o o o o o o Page 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 Selecting Video Format The Video Format function allows you to specify the type of video clip being recorded. The supported video formats are ASF (MPEG 4) and AVI. Option (MPEG 4) Description Records video clips in ASF format (Motion JPEG-AVI) Records video clips in AVI format To access the Video Format setting: 1. Use the 4-way arrow button to select " " ­ Video Format, then select the video format option you require. Press the button, then the MENU button to exit the menu. The icon of the selected video format appears on the LCD screen. You are now ready to shoot. AVI (o: Available, --: Unavailable) 33 Selecting Image Size The Size function enables you to capture images with different image size settings. Choosing a bigger image size will require more memory for storing recorded still images or video clips. The DV camera can capture still images as large as 7 megapixels (3072x2304 pixels) or as small as VGA (640x480 pixels). Two size options are also available for video clips. Option 7M 3M 2M 1M VGA/640 QVGA/320 Description 3072x2304 pixels (interpolated) 2048x1536 pixels 1600x1200 pixels 1280x960 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 button, then the MENU button to exit the menu. The selected image quality icon appears on the LCD screen. You are now ready to shoot. 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 button, then the MENU button to exit the menu. The selected image size icon appears on the LCD screen. You are now ready to shoot. 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. [. . . ] 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. 64 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. [. . . ]