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. Windows® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Adobe® and Acrobat® are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. All other products or name brands are trademarks of their respective holders. Pictures you acquire from any of the bundled software and/or pictures or documents of which you take a snapshot may be protected under copyright law. 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Microtek Lab, Inc. 16941 Keegan Avenue, Carson, CA 90746 Main: 310-687-5800 Fax: 310-687-5950 http://www.microtekusa.com Microtek International, Inc. 6, Industry East Road 3, Science Based Industrial Park Hsinchu, 300, Taiwan Tel: 886-3-5772155 Fax: 886-3-5772598 http://www.microtek.com 2 Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement This equipment (Take-it MV320) has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: · Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. · Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. · Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. · Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Notes: A shielded USB interface cable with ferrite core installed on the DV camera's connector end must be used with this equipment. Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Responsible Party: Loi Han Microtek Lab, Inc. 16941 Keegan Avenue Carson, CA 90746 USA Phone: 310-687-5800 Fax: 310-687-5950 3 4 Table of Contents Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement ........................................................ 3 Safety Precautions ............................................. 6 Introduction ...................................................... 8 DV Camera Package .......................................... 9 DV Camera Components .................................... 10 Front/Bottom View ........................................ 10 Rear/Side View ............................................ 11 LCD Screen Display ........................................... 12 Video Mode ................................................. 12 Photo Mode ................................................. 13 Audio Mode ................................................. 14 Playback Mode ............................................. 15 Using the Multifunction Button ............................. 26 Using the Shutter Button .................................... 26 Holding the DV Camera ...................................... 26 Shooting Shooting Your First Video ................................... 27 Shooting Your First Still Images ........................... 28 Shooting with Digital Zoom ................................. 29 Using the Macro Function ................................... 29 Using the Flash ................................................. 30 Using the Self-Timer .......................................... 31 Continuous Shooting .......................................... 31 Recording a Voice Memo ................................... 32 Getting Started Attaching the Strap ........................................... 17 Loading the Battery ........................................... 17 Charging the Battery ......................................... 19 Inserting the SD Card ......................................... 19 Using the LCD Screen ........................................ 20 Turning the DV Camera On/Off ........................... 21 Setting the Date and Time .................................. 21 Selecting the Language ..................................... 22 Formatting the SD Card ..................................... 23 Customizing Shoot Settings Selecting Video Format ...................................... 33 Selecting Image Size ......................................... 34 Selecting Image Quality ..................................... 34 Selecting a Drive Mode ...................................... 35 Adjusting EV Compensation ................................ 35 Adjusting White Balance .................................... 36 Adjusting the Sharpness ..................................... 36 Turning On/Off Voice Memo ............................... 37 Selecting Image Color Mode ............................... 37 Before Shooting Using Modes .................................................... 24 Using the Menus ............................................... 25 Audio Recording Audio ............................................... 38 5 Playback Playback Mode ................................................. 39 Playback Zoom ................................................. 41 Slide Show ...................................................... 42 Rotating Images ................................................ 42 Specifying the Startup Image .............................. 43 MP3 Playback .................................................. 44 Power Saving .................................................. 49 Language ........................................................ 49 USB Switch ..................................................... 49 File No Reset ................................................... 49 Downloading to Your Computer Getting the DV Camera Ready ............................ 51 Connecting the DV Camera ................................. 51 Copying Files ................................................... 52 Browsing Files .................................................. 53 Value-bundled Software ..................................... 53 Deleting and Printing Deleting Files ................................................... 45 Deleting Current ............................................ 45 Deleting Selected .......................................... 45 Deleting All .................................................. 46 Printing Images ................................................. 46 Printing Selected ........................................... 47 Printing All ................................................... 47 Appendixes Appendix A--Viewing on a Television Set ............. 54 Appendix B ­ Web Cam .................................... 55 Appendix C ­ Using the SD Card ......................... 56 Appendix D ­ Maintenance ................................ 57 Appendix E ­ Troubleshooting ............................. 58 Appendix F ­ Warning and Error Messages ............ 66 Appendix G ­ Menus and Factory Defaults ............ 67 Appendix H­ Specifications ................................ 68 DV Camera Setup Brightness ....................................................... 48 Beep .............................................................. 48 Date ............................................................... 48 Time .............................................................. 48 Date Stamp ..................................................... 48 Video Out ........................................................ 48 Format ............................................................ 49 Reset .............................................................. 49 Copy to SD ...................................................... 49 Frequency ....................................................... 49 6 Safety Precautions Before you use the digital video camera (DV camera), be sure to read the following safety precautions, which detail the proper operation of the DV camera and its accessories to prevent injuries or damage to users or equipment. This symbol indicates situations where improper use of the DV camera may result in harm to the DV camera operator. This symbol indicates situations where improper use of the DV camera may result in damage to the DV camera. Children should not be allowed to have access to the DV camera. They could injure themselves with inappropriate use of the DV camera or by becoming entangled in the carrying strap. If a child swallows a camera battery, get the child medical attention. Subjecting the DV camera to water or any other liquid, or allowing condensation to form, may start a fire or give the user an electrical shock. · If liquid gets inside the DV camera, turn the DV camera power off by removing the battery or unplugging the power cord (with dry hands). · Allowing the DV camera to slowly adjust to temperature changes (as in transferring the unit from outdoors to indoors) will help to prevent condensation. Let any condensation evaporate before using the DV camera. It is not advisable to leave the DV camera in a car on a hot day for any length of time. Exposing the DV camera to too much heat may warp the DV camera casing or damage the batteries. Battery damage may result in fire, burns or electrical shock. Another source of possible burns is heat from the flash or DV camera itself. · Touching the flash after it has been used extensively can cause burns. · The DV camera body itself may burn your hands if the DV camera has been operated for a lengthy period of time. 7 Do not drop batteries or let them be banged around. This could damage the casings, causing the batteries to leak. · If the internal parts or components of the battery come into contact with your eyes or your mouth, flush the affected site with water and get medical help. Do not short-circuit the battery terminals, and be sure to cover the terminals before you throw batteries away. If the terminals contact metal, they may overheat and explode, causing a fire. Do not leave the DV camera in humid or dusty areas. Dust and humidity can cause the DV camera to short circuit, leading to a fire. If the DV camera gets anywhere near a strong magnetic field, it may not work correctly, or the pictures taken may be ruined or adversely affected. Use a soft, absorbent cloth to clean the surface of your DV camera. · Black or bright (red, green, blue, and white) dots may sometimes appear on the LCD screen. These are merely misfiring pixels, and have no effect on the recorded image. If you aim the DV camera at the sun, or shoot the flash close to someone's eyes, you may injure your eyesight or that of someone else. If you see smoke or smell a burning odor coming from your DV camera, turn the DV camera off. If you continue to operate the DV camera, it could cause a fire or give you an electrical shock. Do not clean the DV camera with flammable liquid, as these may cause a fire. 8 Introduction The Microtek Take-it MV320 is a digital video camera (DV camera) that applies the ASF (MPEG 4) recording video format to capture motion pictures at a resolution of 640 x 480 or 320 x 240 pixels, offering superior image quality and super audio. Equipped with a large 2.0" color LCD screen, the DV camera allows you to focus clearly on the images you want and to review live images as shots are being taken. Key features: · 1/2" 3.21-megapixel CMOS sensor · 7 megapixels interpolated re ...