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. 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. The unauthorized use of such materials could be a violation of the rights of the copyright holder. November 2004 Disclaimer of Warranty Microtek does not guarantee the content of any written materials or software, and is not liable for losses sustained by the purchaser arising from the use or inability to use these written materials, software or equipment. Warning If you take pictures of or use copyrighted material, you may violate copyright laws. Microtek holds no responsibility for the use of Microtek's equipment to violate any such copyright laws. 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 resolution · 2.0" LTPS LCD screen with 270° rotation · 4X Digital Zoom/4X Playback Zoom · 16MB internal flash memory · Secure Digital (SD) media external memory support · Plug-and-play USB 1.1 and Video connection · Macro function · 5 flash modes with selectable Red-eye Reduction · 10 sec. self-timer delay · Functions as Digital still camera/Digital audio recorder · Functions as Web Cam/Mass storage device · Picture/video/audio player DV Camera Package Unpacking the DV Camera Open your DV camera package and check that you have all of the components listed below. If any component is missing, call Microtek Customer Service immediately. Video cable USB cable DV Camera Documentation: Includes Quick Start Guide and other inserts Microtek CD-ROM: Includes bundled software and DV camera driver Pouch Strap *Rechargeable Lithium ion battery (Nokia 8210 compatible) *AC adapter (5V, 2A; *Four AAA-sized alkaline batteries ) * Power accessories you receive depend on the configuration of the DV camera purchased. 9 DV Camera Components Front /Bottom View 1. Shutter button 2. MODE button ( 3. POWER button Playback/ Photo/ Video / Audio) 4. Macro focus lever ( / ) 5. Lens 6. Flash 7. Self-timer indicator 8. Microphone 9. Strap ring(s) 10. Battery door latch 11. Battery compartment 12. Battery door 13. Secure Digital (SD) compartment 14. SD card compartment cover 15. Tripod mount 10 Rear/Side View 1. Mode indicators/READY LEDs 2. Charger LED/Audio mode indicator 3. Multifunction/4-way arrow button · Up/ Zoom In/ Play/ Pause · Down/ Zoom Out/ Stop · Right/ Fast Forward/ Flash · Left/ Rewind 4. OK/Pan button 5. MENU button 6. TV-out connector 7. DC-in connector 8. USB connector 9. Connector cover 10. LCD screen 11 LCD Screen Display Video Mode 1 2 3 4 14 13 12 11 10 5 6 9 8 7 Video recording standby 1 2 3 1. Video mode 2. White Balance (WB) ( Auto*/ Daylight/ Cloudy/ Tungsten/ Fluorescent) 3. Standby 4. Available recording time (Suggested) 5. Digital zoom level* (1X ­ 4X) 6. Macro mode 7. Shutter button (Press to begin video recording) 8. SD card indicator 9. Battery status indicator ( Full/ Half/ Low) 10. Color mode ( Normal*/ Black & White/ Classic) 11. Exposure Compensation (EV) (+2.0/+1.5/+1.0/+0.5/0.0*/-0.5/-1.0/-1.5/-2.0) 12. Video format ( MPEG 4/ Motion JPEG-AVI) 13. Quality (Compression) ( Best / Fine/ Normal) 14. Recording resolution ( 640x480 pixels/ 320x240 pixels) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Video mode Recording in progress Elapsed recording time Shutter button (Press to stop video recording) SD card indicator Battery status indicator ( Full/ Half/ Low) Video format ( MPEG 4/ Motion JPEG-AVI) Quality (Compression) ( Best / Fine/ Normal) Recording resolution ( 640x480 pixels/ 320x240 pixels) 9 8 7 6 5 4 * No icon is shown when the setting is default. Video recording in progress 12 Photo Mode 1 2 3 4 5 15 14 13 12 11 7 6 10 9 8 1. Photo mode 2. White Balance (WB) ( Auto*/ Daylight/ Cloudy/ Tungsten/ Fluorescent) 3. Drive mode ( Self-timer/ Single shot*)/ Continuous shot) 4. Sharpness ( Sharp/ Normal*/ Soft) 5. EV Compensation (+2.0/+1.5/+1.0/+0.5/0.0*/-0.5/-1.0/-1.5/-2.0) 6. Digital zoom level* (1X ­ 4X) 7. Macro mode 8. Number of pictures remaining 9. SD card indicator Full/ Half/ Low) 10. Battery status indicator ( 11. Color mode ( Normal*/ Black & White/ Classic) 12. Voice memo 13. Flash mode ( Auto/ Auto with Red-eye Reduction/ Forced flash/ Forced flash with Red-eye Reduction/ Flash off) 14. Quality (Compression) ( Best / Fine/ Normal) 15. Image Size - 3072x2304 pixels (Interpolated) · · - 2048x1536 pixels · - 1600x1200 pixels · - 1280x960 pixels · - 640x480 pixels * No icon is shown when the setting is default. 13 Audio Mode 1 2 3 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Audio mode Standby Available recording time (Suggested) Shutter button (Press to begin audio recording) SD card indicator Battery status indicator ( Full/ Half/ Low) 6 5 4 Audio recording standby 1 2 3 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Audio mode Recording in progress Elapsed recording time Shutter button (Press to stop audio recording) SD card indicator Battery status indicator ( Full/ Half/ Low) 6 5 4 Audio recording in progress 14 Playback Mode 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 10 9 4 8 7 6 5 8 7 6 5 4 Nine-image display 1. Playback mode 2. The selected file is enclosed in a yellow border 3. Video file 4. Still image with voice memo 5. Selected file/Total number of files taken 6. Press the OK button to display the selected file in single-image display mode 7. Press the 4-way arrow button to select the file you want to play back 8. File type indicator 9. Still image file 10. Audio file 1. 2. 3. 4. Video playback standby Playback mode Elapsed playback time Total playback time Selected file/Total number of files taken 5. Press the OK button to return to nine-image display mode 6. Press the / button to move forward/backward and select a different file 7. Press the button to start the video playback 8. File type indicator Video playback 1. Elapsed playback time 2. Total playback time 3. Press / ( / ) to advance or rewind the video playback with a speed setting * Press ( ) to stop the video playback and to return to standby * Press ( ) to pause the video playback 15 1 1 2 1 2 3 1 2 3 5 43 2 6 5 4 3 8 7 6 5 4 7 65 4 Still image (Normal view) 1. Playback mode 2. Selected file/Total number of files taken 3. Press the OK button to return to nine-image display mode 4. Press the / button to move forward/backward and select a different file Press the / button to display the still image in a magnification setting 5. File type indicator Still image (Magnified view) 1. Playback mode 2. Image magnification level (1X ­ 4X) 3. Selected file/Total number of files taken 4. Press the OK button to enable the Pan feature 5. Press the / button to move forward/backward and select a different file Press the / button to magnify the still image 6. File type indicator 1. 2. 3. 4. Audio playback standby Audio playback Playback mode Elapsed playback time Total playback time Selected file/Total number of files taken 5. Press the OK button to return to nine-image display mode 6. Press the / button to move forward/backward and select a different file 7. Press the button to start the audio playback 8. File type indicator Playback mode Elapsed playback time Total playback time Selected file/Total number of files taken 5. Press ( ) to stop the audio playback and to return to standby 6. Press ( ) to pause the audio playback 7. File type indicator 1. 2. 3. 4. 16 Getting Started Attaching the Strap 1. Thread the strap through the strap ring of the DV camera as shown. 1. Loading the Battery Power accessories you receive depends on the configuration of the DV camera purchased. 1. Ensure the DV camera is turned off; then push the battery door latch in the direction indicated by the arrow to open the battery door. 2. Fasten the two ends of the strip as shown. Ensure that the strap is adjusted correctly to fit your hand. 3. Fasten the grip pad around the strap as shown. 2. Insert the battery into the compartment. Depending on the configuration of the DV camera that you purchased, you can use either a rechargeable Lithium (3.7V) ion battery, or four AAAsized alkaline batteries. Insert the batteries (Lithium ion or alkaline) as shown in the two lower illustrations on the right. 17 3. Hold the battery in place and close the battery door securely. The battery status icon on the LCD screen displays the state of the battery. When the indicator shows that the battery is nearly depleted, you should charge or replace the battery, depending on the type of battery used. Full Half Battery is fully charged Battery approaches half-life 4. Push the battery door latch in the direction indicated by the arrow to close the battery door. (blinking) Low Battery low; replace or recharge soon External conditions or the type of battery used may affect the reliability of the battery status display. To remove the batteries, first make sure the DV camera is turned off. Then open the battery cover and take the batteries out. NOTE: · When replacing an old battery, ensure that the DV camera is turned off before the battery is removed. Video/audio clips or still images can be lost or damaged if the power is removed while the DV camera is still operating. · When using alkaline batteries, never mix old and new batteries together. · Do not mix different brands or types of alkaline batteries. · When the DV camera is not used for an extended period of time, remove the battery to eliminate the risk of leakage. Checking Battery Status When the DV camera is powered on, the battery status is always displayed at the bottom left corner of the LCD screen, helping you to estimate battery life during shooting and use of the DV camera. Check the battery status periodically to ensure that you have a sufficient battery charge. 18 Charging the Lithium ion Battery If your DV camera is supplied with an AC adapter (5V, 2A), when connected using the AC adapter, the DV camera can function as a charger, allowing you to charge the Lithium ion battery or power the DV camera. 1. Plug the AC adapter into the power source. 2. Ensure that the DV camera is turned off; then connect the DC plug of the AC adapter to the DV camera's DC-in connector. When the DV camera is connected, the battery starts to charge, and the charger LED (Audio mode indicator) lights up red. After charging for several hours, the red light disappears, indicating that the battery is fully charged. NOTE: · Use only the AC adapter supplied with the DV camera to charge the Lithium ion battery (Nokia 8210 compatible only). Using any other adapter may damage the DV camera. Inserting the SD Card* A Secure Digital (SD) card can be used to increase the DV camera's memory capacity. When a card is installed, video/audio clips and still images are stored directly onto the SD card. If a card is not installed, video/audio clips and still images are stored in the DV camera's internal memory. To install an SD card: 1. Ensure that the DV camera is turned off; then open the SD card compartment cover on the base of the DV camera. 2 Insert and push the SD card into the compartment until you hear a "click". Charger LED Ensure that the orientation of the SD card matches the SD card marking in the SD compartment. 3. Close the SD card compartment cover securely. *SD card is optional and is not included with your purchase. 19 · To minimize the risk of fire and/or explosion, do not use the AC adapter to charge alkaline batteries. To remove the SD card, make sure the DV camera is turned off, open the SD card compartment cover, push the card in, and release; the card pops out. NOTE: · Incorrect insertion of the SD card may cause a memory error, blocking you from storing any data in the SD card. · You may lose or damage data if you remove the SD card while it is in operation. Using the LCD Screen The LCD screen is used to frame the subject while you take your shots. In addition, you will be able to view the stored video/audio clips and still images on the LCD screen as you record it. When the DV camera is powered on, the LCD screen is automatically activated, displaying the DV settings relevant to your current DV mode. To use the LCD screen: Swing to open LCD screen from the side of the DV camera. The LCD screen is designed to allow adjustment for viewing angles. You can adjust the LCD screen to tilt back to 180 degrees and to tilt forward to 90 degrees. To protect the LCD screen from dust and dirt, close it when not in use. For more information, see the Appendix "Using the SD card". 20 Turning the DV Camera On/Off Press the POWER button to turn the DV camera on. When the DV camera is turned on, the green Mode indicators start blinking and will stay on steady in the Video mode, and the LCD screen is activated as well. Press the POWER button again to turn off both the DV camera and the LCD screen. POWER button Video indicator Setting the Date and Time Set the date and time on your DV camera before you use the DV camera for the first time. The DV camera can also add the time and date to your picture. To set the date: 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Press to select the Setup ( ) menu option at the top. When selected, the settings are shown on the LCD screen and display the current state of the DV camera. DV Camera Auto Power Off In order to prolong battery life, the DV camera or the LCD screen may be set to turn off automatically after a period of inactivity. If auto power saving is not required, you can disable the auto power saving function in the Setup menu mode (refer to page 49). 3. Use the / button to select " " ­ Date, then press the button. A Date adjustment screen appears on the screen, allowing you to set the date. 4. Use the / button to toggle through the "YYYY", "MM", and "DD" formats. The selected option is highlighted with color. 5. Use the / button to enter a new value for the selected option. 6. Press the button to confirm your changes and to return to the Setup menu screen. 7. Press the MENU button to exit the menu. 21 The time should also be set accurately on your DV camera. To set the time: 1. In the Setup ( ) menu screen, use the / button to select " " ­ Time, then press the button. A Time adjustment screen appears on the screen, allowing you to set the time. Selecting the Language The DV camera allows you to select the on-screen display language. To change the language setting: 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Press the button to select the Setup ( ) menu option at the top. 3. Use the / button to select " " ­ Language. 4. Press the button to display the available language options. 5. Use the / button to select the language you require. 6. Press the button to confirm your choice. 7. Press the MENU button to exit the menu. 2. Use the / button to toggle through the "HH", "MM", and "SS" formats. The selected option is highlighted with color. 3. Use the / button to enter a new value for the selected option. 4. Press the button to confirm your changes and to return to the Setup menu screen. 5. Press the MENU button to exit the menu. NOTE: The date and time setting may be shown incorrectly if the DV camera has not been in use for a long time. Please check the date and time setting and adjust accordingly. 22 Formatting the SD Card* Before you insert an SD card into your DV camera for the first time, you will need to format the SD card with the DV camera. In most cases, the newly purchased SD card can be directly used for storing images. To prevent possible malfunction, it is best to format the SD card before you shoot. In addition, you can use the format function to erase all previous files stored in the DV camera's internal memory or in the SD card. To format the SD card: 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Press to select the Setup ( ) menu option at the top. 3. Use the / button to select " " ­ Format, then press the button. A Format screen displays on the LCD screen, allowing you to format the installed SD card or to cancel. 4. Use the / button to select "OK", then press the button. The SD card will begin formatting. When formatting is completed, the LCD screen returns to the Setup menu screen. 5. Press the MENU button to exit the menu. NOTE: · The format function removes all files from the DV camera's internal memory or SD card permanently. Before you perform the format operation, ensure that you have saved all desired images and video/audio clips from the DV camera. · A "MEMORY FULL" message appears on the LCD screen if the internal memory or the SD card is full. To resolve -- Connect the DV camera to your computer, then transfer the stored files from the DV camera's internal memory or the SD card to the computer. - Remove all the files in the SD card or the DV camera's internal memory, or use a new SD card. Individual images can also be deleted to free up memory. · Improper use of the SD card may damage its stored files. For better storage, transfer the files from your SD card to your computer, and back up the files to a hard disk or CD-ROM. * SD card is optional and is not included with your purchase. 23 Before Shooting Using Modes The MODE button allows you to switch among Playback, Photo, Video, and Audio modes. Press the MODE button, and the LCD screen shows the mode screen with the four mode options. Select the desired mode by using the 4-way arrow button. When selected, the selected mode is activated on the LCD screen, and the mode indicator lights up as well at the same time. · · Video Mode Press to enter Video mode; this allows you to record movie clips of unlimited length (maximum length dependent on the size of available memory). Photo Mode Press to enter Photo mode; this allows you to capture still images in JPEG format with automatic exposure, or provides you with a full selection of manual controls over all DV camera settings. · Audio Mode Press to enter Audio mode; this allows you to record audio clips of unlimited length (maximum length dependent on the size of available memory). · Playback Mode Press to enter Playback mode; this allows you to playback the stored video/audio clips or still images. You can browse and delete these stored recordings, or imprint the images with a DPOF mark for printing. 24 Using the Menus Different menus are available for Video, Photo, Playback, and Setup modes. You can customize the DV settings for your own use, as well as for shootingrelated functions. Press the MENU button to display a menu for the selected mode. (The Setup menu appears in all modes, except Audio mode.) To access the menus: 1. Press the MENU button. The selected mode menu is displayed on the LCD screen. a) b) Use the / button to enter the function menu. Use the / button to navigate through function items. Use the button to enter the function options menu. Use the / button to toggle through options. The selected function/option is highlighted with color. Use the button to confirm your selection. Functions Video Format Size Quality Drive Mode EV Compensation White Balance Sharpness Voice Memo Color Mode Erase Slide Show Rotate Print Startup Image Functions Brightness Beep Date Time Date Stamp Video Out Format Reset Copy to SD Frequency Power Saving Language USB Switch 001 File No Reset Video o o o -- o o -- -- o -- -- -- -- -- Setup o o o o o o o o o o o o o o Photo -- o o o o o o o o -- -- -- -- -- Playback -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- o o o o o Page 33 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 45 42 42 46 43 c) d) e) 2. Press the MENU button to exit the menu. Page 48 48 48 48 48 48 49 49 49 49 49 49 49 -- -- 49 (o: Available, --: Unavailable) 25 Using the Multifunction Button The Multifunction button provides Up, Down, Left, and Right arrow selections for navigating the menu screens. In addition, the button can perform different functions, depending on the selected DV mode, as shown by the table below. Using the Shutter Button Press the Shutter button all the way down to take a shot or to record. NOTE: By default, a beep sounds when the Shutter button is pressed to indicate that a recording has been made. If the beep feature is turned off, however (in the Setup menu), a "busy" dialog box is the only indicator that something has been recorded. Button Playback Photo Zoom In/ Play/ Pause/Pan Zoom In Next/ Fast Forward/Pan Flash Zoom Out/ Stop/Pan Zoom Out Previous/ Rewind/Pan -- Movie Zoom In -- Zoom Out -- Holding the DV Camera Hold the DV camera with your right hand through the strap. Adjust the strap so that you can operate all the buttons while holding the DV camera steady. NOTE: · Avoid obstructing the DV camera or flash when shooting photos or audio recordings. · Hold the DV camera securely with your hand to prevent shaking and dropping it. Use a tripod for best results, especially when using the self-timer or in poorly lit places when the flash is turned off. · Do not touch the lens or the flash. The OK button, located in the center of the Multifunction button, allows you to confirm your choice and switch between nine-image display and singleimage display in Playback mode. 26 Shooting Shooting Your First Video Video mode allows you to record digital video clips in ASF (MPEG 4) and AVI format with resolutions of 640x480 or 320x240 pixels. The video clips can be stored in the DV camera's internal memory or in the SD expansion card, the length of which is determined only by the size of your available memory. To record video clips: 1. Press the POWER button to turn on the DV camera. The DV camera should start up in Video mode. Check for the Video mode icon ( ) in the top left corner of the screen. NOTE: · If the DV camera is not in Video mode, press the MODE button to show the mode screen, then select Video mode ( ). · You can change the various settings that influence the quality and appearance of the video clips you record. The following table lists the available functions that can be manually adjusted in the Video menu. · The flash is inactive in Video mode. Function Description Video Format Size Quality EV Compensation White Balance Color Mode Page 33 34 34 35 36 37 2. Compose your shot using the LCD screen. 3. Press the Shutter button and release to start recording. Video recording begins, with the elapsed recording time shown on the LCD screen. For best results, hold the DV camera steady to pan when recording video clips. 4. Press the Shutter button a second time to stop recording. The video is recorded and is automatically saved in the memory. The DV camera is then ready to record another video. You will be able to view your video in Playback mode. 27 Shooting Your First Still Image In addition to making vide clips, the Take-it MV320 can be used to take digital still images in JPEG format at resolutions of up to megapixels (interpolated). 1. Press the POWER button to turn on the DV camera. The DV camera starts up in Video mode when you turn the DV camera on. You will need to switch to Photo mode to take still images NOTE: · The effective shooting distance from the lens to your subject is 3.28 ft. (1m) to infinity in normal mode, and 0.5 to 0.8 ft. (15 to 24 cm) in Macro mode. · The use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blurring when taking still images. · You can change the various settings that will influence the quality and appearance of the still images you take. The following table lists the available functions that can be manually adjusted in the Photo menu. Function Description Size Quality Drive Mode EV Compensation White Balance Sharpness Voice Memo Color Mode Page 34 34 35 35 36 36 37 37 2. Press the MODE button The LCD screen shows the mode screen with the four mode options. 3. Press the button to enter Photo mode ( ). When the DV camera changes to Photo mode, there will be an icon appears in the top left corner of the LCD screen. 4. Compose your shot using the LCD screen. 5. Press the Shutter button to take a shot. When you press the Shutter button, you will hear a sound to indicate that the still image has been taken (unless the sound is disabled), and the captured image remains on the screen for two seconds. The DV camera is ready to take another still image when the "Busy" message vanishes from the LCD screen. 28 Shooting with Digital Zoom The DV camera is equipped with a digital zoom function. You can zoom in on distant images by pressing the ( ) button on the rear of the DV camera without changing the shooting distance; the maximum zoom scale is 4X. Use the ( ) button to zoom back out. 1. In shooting mode, compose your shot using the LCD screen. 2. Press the / ( / ) button until the desired zoom level is reached. A bar appears indicating the zoom scale of the DV camera. Using the Macro Function You may want to shoot images or video of subjects from a short distance. Use the Macro function in this case. The effective Macro shooting distance is 0.5 to 0.8 ft. (15 to 25 cm) from the lens to the subject. To take a Macro shooting: 1. In shooting mode, move the Macro focus lever located on the front of the DV camera to Macro mode ( ). When the Macro focus lever is in the Macro position, an icon ( ) appears on the LCD screen. 3. Release the / ( / ) button when you have reached the desired zoom level. 4. Press the Shutter button and release to shoot. 2. Compose your shot using the LCD screen. 3. Press the Shutter button to take a shot. Before After NOTE: The zoom level is disabled when you change modes. To bring the DV camera back to normal shooting mode, move the Macro focus lever back to Normal position ( ). 29 Using the Flash The flash serves as a built-in supplemental light source for taking pictures in environments with insufficient lighting. The effective flash range is 1.5m to 2m. The flash with red-eye reduction allows you to reduce the phenomenon of "red eyes," which occurs when a subject is photographed directly while using a flash. By pressing the Flash ( ) button you can toggle through the following flash modes: Auto (Auto flash) -- The flash fires when ambient lighting conditions require its use. Auto with red-eye reduction -- The flash will fire when ambient lighting conditions require its use and will reduce the red-eye effect. Forced flash -- The flash fires every time you take a picture, regardless of ambient lighting conditions. Forced flash with red-eye reduction -- The flash fires every time you take a picture regardless of lighting conditions and will reduce the red-eye effect. Flash off -- The flash will not fire. To take pictures using a desired flash mode: 1. In Photo mode ( ), frame the subject using the LCD screen. 2. Press the Flash ( ) button until the desired flash mode appears on the LCD screen. The factory default flash is Flash off. 3. Press the Shutter button to shoot. Auto with red-eye reduction Before After NOTE: The flash is designed to fire twice in order to detect correct shooting distance of the subject. When you press the Shutter button with the flash enabled, you will see the flash fire twice and hear a sound to indicate that a still image has been taken (unless the sound is disabled). The DV camera is then ready to take another still image. 30 Using the Self-Timer A 10-second self-timer mode in the DV camera enables you to be part of any picture. With the self-timer on, a picture is taken automatically after 10 seconds. To take pictures with the Self-timer: 1. In Photo mode ( ), press the MENU button. 2. Use the 4-way arrow button to select "M" ­ Drive Mode, then select " " ­ Self-timer. 3. Press the button to confirm your choice. 4. Press the MENU button to exit the menu. The Self-timer icon appears on the LCD screen. Continuous Shooting Continuous shooting enables you to take three pictures in rapid succession with a single press of the Shutter button. This is useful for shooting moving objects. To use continuous shooting: 1. In Photo mode ( ), press the MENU button. 2. Use the 4-way arrow button to select "M" ­ Drive Mode, then select " "­ Continuous shot for 3-image continuous shooting. 3. Press the button to confirm your choice. 4. Press the MENU button to exit the menu. The continuous shooting icon appears on the LCD screen. 5. Compose your shot using the LCD screen, and press the Shutter button. The Self-timer countdown begins. You have 10 seconds to get into position before a shot is taken. A beep sounds for two seconds before the DV camera takes a shot. 5. Compose your shot using the LCD screen, and press the Shutter button. Three images are taken in rapid succession after the Shutter button is pressed. NOTE: · Continuous shooting mode automatically switches off after the 3-image shot is taken. · If the SD card is full, the DV camera will stop taking pictures. NOTE: The self-timer mode automatically switches off after a shot is taken. 31 Recording a Voice Memo When you have taken your picture, your DV camera can record a maximum 10-second audio clip that can be saved with the picture. To record an audio clip to go with your picture: 1. In Photo mode ( ), press the MENU button. 2. Use the 4-way arrow button to select " " ­ Voice Memo, then select "On". 3. Press the button to confirm your choice. 4. Press the MENU button to exit the menu. When Voice Memo is enabled, a Voice Memo icon ( ) appears on the LCD screen, allowing you to record a short audio clip after a picture is taken. 5. Take a picture in the usual way. After the picture is taken, audio clip recording begins, with the elapsed recording time shown on the LCD screen. Recording stops and returns to Photo mode after you press the Shutter button again or when the maximum 10-second recording length is reached. NOTE: · In Continuous shooting, the Voice Memo function is inactive even though the function is enabled. · To get better voice quality during recording, locate the position of the DV camera's microphone and speak towards it. In addition, the distance between the speaker and the microphone should be as close as possible. Do not touch or cover the microphone during recording. 32 Customizing Shoot Settings This section lists the shooting-related settings available to the Take-it MV320. You can modify selected functions by changing the parameter for a given option. 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. In Video mode, press the MENU button. 2. Use the 4-way arrow button to select " " ­ Video Format, then select the video format option you require. 3. 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. 2. Use the 4-way arrow button to select " " ­ Quality, then select the image quality level you require. 3. 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. 2. Use the 4-way arrow button to select " " ­ Size, then select the image size option you require. 3. 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. 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. To adjust the EV setting: 1. In either Video mode or Photo mode, press the MENU button. 2. Use the 4-way arrow button to select " " ­ EV Compensation, then select the EV value you require. 3. Press the button, then the MENU button to exit the menu. A selected EV setting icon appears on the LCD screen. You are now ready to shoot. To access the Drive Mode setting: 1. In Photo mode, press the MENU button. 2. Use the 4-way arrow button to select " " ­ Drive Mode, then select the Drive Mode option you require. 3. Press the button, then the MENU button to exit the menu. The selected Drive Mode icon appears on the LCD screen. You are now ready to shoot. Before After 35 Adjusting White Balance The White Balance function enables you to adjust the color balance in shots taken under different lighting conditions. With white balance activated, the DV camera also can eliminate color variations caused by lighting conditions. In most cases, if you choose "Auto", the DV camera automatically adjusts the White Balance to the environment. Option (Auto) (Daylight) (Cloudy) (Tungsten) (Fluorescent) Description Adjusts white balance automatically. Use outdoors for sunny days. Use outdoors for cloudy days. Use indoors to correct tungsten/light bulb illumination. Use indoors to correct fluorescent bulb illumination. Adjusting the Sharpness The Sharpness function allows you to sharpen (highlight) or soften (blend) the edges of pixels within the image. Higher sharpness makes these edges visible, and a lower sharpness makes these edges softer. This function is available only in Photo mode. Option (Soft) (Normal) (Sharp) Description Softens the edges of pixels in the image; good for portrait shots. No special effects; no adjustment. Sharpens the edges of pixels in the image, increasing image clarity. To access the Sharpness setting: 1. In Photo mode, press the MENU button. 2. Use the 4-way arrow button to " " ­ Sharpness, then select the Sharpness option you require. 3. Press the button, then the MENU button to exit the menu. The selected Sharpness icon appears on the LCD screen. You are now ready to shoot. To access the White Balance setting: 1. In either Video mode or Photo mode, press the MENU button. 2. Use the 4-way arrow button to select " " ­ White Balance, then select the White Balance option you require. 3. Press the button, then the MENU button to exit the menu. The selected White Balance icon appears on the LCD screen. You are now ready to shoot. 36 Low Normal High Turning Voice Memo On/Off The Voice Memo function allows you to add a maximum 10-second audio clip immediately to the captured image you just made. The Voice Memo file will have the same basic file name as the captured image with a different file extension -- .WAV. This function is available only in Photo mode. To access the Voice Memo setting: 1. In Photo mode, press the MENU button. 2. Use the 4-way arrow button to select " " ­ Voice Memo, then select either "On" or "Off". 3. Press the button, then the MENU button to exit the menu. When Voice Memo is turned on, the Voice Memo icon appears on the LCD screen. You are now ready to shoot. Selecting Image Color Mode Use the Color Mode function to change the color effects of your images. Three color modes are provided for generating various color effects. Option (Normal) (Black & White) (Classic) Description Produces standard color images. Produces black-and-white images. Produces images tinted to look like old-fashioned sepia photographs. To access the Color Mode setting: 1. In either Video mode or Photo mode, press the MENU button. 2. Use the 4-way arrow button to select " " ­ Color Mode, then select the Color Mode option you require. 3. Press the button, then the MENU button to exit the menu. The selected Color Mode icon appears on the LCD screen. You are now ready to shoot. Normal Black & White Classic 37 Audio Recording Audio Audio mode allows you to record audio clips in WAV format. You can record audio clips of any length; recording time is determined only by the size of your available memory. To record audio clips: 1. Press the POWER button to turn on the DV camera. The DV camera starts up in Video mode when you turn the DV camera on. You will need to switch to Audio mode to record audio clips. 4. Press the Shutter button to record audio. Audio recording begins, with the elapsed recording time shown on the LCD screen. For getting better voice quality, locate the position of the DV camera's microphone and speak towards it when recording. The distance between the speaker and the microphone should be as close as possible. Do not touch or cover the microphone during recording. 2.. Press the MODE button. The LCD screen shows the mode screen with the four mode options. 4. Press the Shutter button a second time to stop recording. The audio is recorded and is automatically saved in memory. The DV camera is then ready to record another audio. You will be able to playback your audio in Playback mode as you record it. 3. Press the button to enter Audio mode ( ). When the DV camera changes to Audio mode, there will be an icon appears in the top left corner of the LCD screen, indicating that you are in audio standby recording state. 38 Playback Playback Mode Playback Mode is used to play the stored images and video/audio clips made with the DV camera in either nine-image display or single-image display. Image and video clips will be displayed on the LCD screen. Audio clips will be played using the internal speaker. In addition, the DV camera can be used to browse or erase all recordings, magnify still images, display a slide show, or add a print mark (DPOF) to still images for print shop service. The following table lists the available functions that can be manually adjusted in the Playback menu. Function Description Erase Slide Show Rotate Print Startup Image Page 45 42 42 46 43 To access Playback mode: 1. Press the POWER button to turn on the DV camera. The DV camera starts up in Video mode when you turn the DV camera on. You will need to switch to Playback mode to play back all the files stored in the memory. 2. Press the MODE button. The LCD screen shows the mode screen with the four mode options. 3. Press the button to enter Playback mode ( ). When the DV camera changes to Playback mode, there will be an icon appears in the top left corner of the LCD screen, indicating that you are in Playback mode. In Playback mode, the LCD screen displays all the stored files in a composite display of nine images at the same time. Videos and still images are displayed as thumbnails of the image. Audio files are displayed as a microphone icon. 4. Use the 4-way arrow button to select a file you want to play, then press the OK button to confirm your selection. 39 Video and still images will be displayed on the LCD screen. Audio files can be heard through the internal speaker of the DV camera. When playing video or audio clips, use the 4-way arrow button on the rear of the DV camera to play/pause, fast forward, reverse, and stop the playback. In this display mode, you can use the / ( / ) button to toggle forwards/backwards through all the recorded files. · · · Press ( ) to pause video/ audio playback. Press ( ) to continue video/ audio playback. Press / ( / ) to advance or reverse the playback with a speed setting. The speed adjustment can be adjusted from -4 to +4 in 2-step increments. Press ( ) to stop video/audio playback and to return to the beginning. · To return to the main screen (a composite display of nine images), press the OK button in the center of the 4-way arrow button. 40 Playback Zoom In playback mode, the magnification feature allows you to magnify a captured still image at up to four times the original viewing size. This feature works only on captured still images. · Press the ( ) button repeatedly to magnify the image from the original viewing size to four times the size in 0.1-step increments. · Press the ( ) button repeatedly to reduce the magnified image to the original viewing size. With a magnified image, you can use the Pan feature to scroll through the partially magnified image and bring it into view. To pan a magnified image: 1. Ensure that you are currently viewing a magnified image, then press the OK button. A Pan icon ( ) appears on the bottom of the LCD screen. 2. Press the OK button to enable the Pan feature. 2. Use the 4-way arrow button to scroll through parts of the magnified image into view. 3. Press the OK button again to disable the Pan feature. Normal image Magnified image To magnify still images: 1. Select a still image you want to magnify in Playback mode. 2. Press the ( ) button to magnify and the button to reduce viewing size. () 41 Slide Show The Slide Show function enables you to view your all stored files by playing them back in sequence (if you have stored more than one file). You can set the delay to either two or five seconds (2s or 5s) between files. To run a slide show: 1. In Playback mode, press the MENU button. 2. Use the / button to select " " ­ Slide Show. 3. Press the button to display the available options. 4. Use the / button to select a delay option you require, then press the OK button. All the files stored in the memory will be displayed, one after the other, after the OK button is pressed. To stop the slide show, press any button on the DV camera at any time. The displayed playback file will remain on the LCD screen. Rotating Images The Rotate function enables you to rotate captured images by 90°, 180°, and 270° when you play it back later for viewing. This function works only on captured still images. To rotate an image: 1. In Playback mode, select a captured still image you want to rotate. 2. Press the MENU button. 3. Use the / button to select " " ­ Rotate. 4. Press the button to display the available options. 5. Use the / button to select a rotation option you require, then press the OK button. The rotated image is displayed on the screen, with a file-save confirmation screen after the OK button is pressed. Select OK, then press the OK button to save it. 42 Specifying the Startup Image The Startup Image function allows you to specify which image will be displayed when you turn on the DV camera. To specify a new startup image: 1. In Playback mode, select a captured still image you require. 2. Press the MENU button. 3. Use the / button to select " " ­ Startup Image. 4. Press the button to display the available options. 5. Use the / button to choose "Select", then press the OK button. When "Select" is chosen, the captured still image you selected is set as the startup image when the "Busy" message vanishes from the LCD screen. The next time you turn on the DV camera, the selected image is displayed at startup automatically. Select the "Default" setting to restore the DV camera's startup image setting to factory default settings. 43 MP3 Playback The DV camera can also function as an MP3 player, allowing you to play downloaded MP3 music files, like a regular MP3 player. Before starting MP3 playback, make sure the MP3 music files are already in memory. Otherwise, transfer MP3 music files from your computer with a supplied USB cable. To access the MP3 player function: 1. In Playback mode, press the MENU button. 2. Use the / to select the Music menu ( ). A music note icon appears on the screen. During MP3 playback, do the following if required: · · · · Press ( ) to pause MP3 playback. Press ( ) to continue MP3 playback. Press / ( / ) to increase or decrease the volume. Press ( ) to stop MP3 playback. 3. Press the OK button. A list of MP3 files stored on the DV camera appears. 4. Use the / button to select a music track to be played. 5. Press the ( ) button to start MP3 playback. 6. Press the MENU button to exit the menu. 44 Deleting and Printing Deleting Files The Erase function lets you remove files from memory, allowing you to free up space in which to store future recordings. Deleting Selected 1. In Playback mode, press the MENU button. 2. Use the / button to select " " ­ Erase, then press the button. 3. Choose "Erase Select", then press the OK button. A nine-image display appears. Deleting Current 1. In Playback mode, select the file you want to remove from the memory, then press the MENU button. 2. Use the / button to select " " ­ Erase, then press the button. 3. Choose "Erase One" in the Erase options menu, then press the OK button. A confirmation screen appears, allowing you to erase or to cancel. 4. Use the 4-way arrow button to select the unwanted file, then press the OK button. A trash icon ( ) appears and the selected file is enclosed in a red border, indicating that the selected recording is checked and can be deleted. 5. Use the 4-way arrow button to select more files to delete if desired. 6. Press the OK button once more. A confirmation screen appears, allowing you to delete the selected files or to cancel the checked file. 4. Use the / button to select "OK", then press the OK button. The selected file or displayed file is permanently removed from memory and will no longer be available for playback. 7. Use the / button to select "Delete checked", then press the OK button. The selected files are removed from memory and will no longer be available for playback. f 45 Deleting All 1. In Playback mode, press the MENU button. 2. Use the / button to select " " ­ Erase, then press the button. 3. Choose "Erase All", then press the OK button. A confirmation screen appears, allowing you to erase all or to cancel. Printing Images The DV camera supports the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) function that enables you to print still images stored in memory on a DPOF printer or for professional print services. You can print either an individual image or all your images. This function works only on captured still images. To access the image print function: 1. In Playback mode, press the MENU button. 2. Use the / button to select " " ­ Print. 3. Press the button. A Print options menu appears, allowing you to print all images, to print the selected images, or to cancel. 4. Use the / button to select "OK", then press the OK button. All files are removed from memory and will no longer be available for viewing. 46 Printing Selected 1. In the Print options menu, choose "Select", then press the OK button. A nine-image display appears. Printing All 1. In the Print options menu, choose "All", then press the OK button. A confirmation screen appears. 2. Use the / button to select the image you wish to print. The selected file is enclosed in a yellow border and comes with a confirmation screen of the number of copies to be printed. 2. Use the / button to set the number of copies, then press the OK button. All the stored images appear in a nine-image display, and each image is imprinted with a DPOF mark. 3. Use the / button to set the number of copies if desired. 4. Use the / button to select more files to print and to set the number of copies if required. 5. Press the MENU button twice to exit the playback menu. 3. Press the MENU button twice to exit the playback menu. 47 DV Camera Setup The DV camera provides some manual settings that enable you to customize the functions of the DV camera for your specific needs. Use the Setup menu to set the various setting for your DV camera. The Setup menu can be accessed from any mode except Audio mode, and is always the same. To access the Setup menu: 1. Press the MODE button to select , , or mode. 2. Press the MENU button. 3. Use the arrow button to enter the Setup menu ( ). 4. Use the / button to navigate through the available functions for the DV camera. Read this section carefully before making any changes. If you make a mistake and do not know how to correct it, you may have to reset all settings to the factory default. Brightness Use this function to adjust the brightness level of the LCD screen. There are five levels of brightness to select from. Beep When the Beep function is turned on, the DV camera will produce a beeping sound to indicate that some function has been carried out. The DV camera makes no beeping sound when this function is set to off. Date Use this function to set the date for the DV camera. Configure the date setting using the / button. Time Use this function to set the time for the DV camera. Configure the time settings using the / button. Date Stamp Use this function to mark the date stamp on each image you take. The date stamp for a print is permanently shown in yellow on the right corner of the image. Video Out Use this function to define the type of TV format on which the DV camera's images will be displayed. You can set the video output to either PAL or NTSC format. NTSC is used in North America and parts of Asia, while PAL is used in Europe. If you are unsure about your TV system, consult the documentation that came with it. 48 Format Use this function to prepare the SD card to record data. Formatting the SD card will erase all previous files that existed in the SD card. Make sure you have saved everything that you need on your computer before you format the SD card. If the LCD screen turns off automatically, press any button to resume use. If the DV camera turns off automatically, press the POWER button to turn on. Language