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. 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. June 2005 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 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 Voice Memo On/Off ............................... 37 Selecting Image Color Mode ............................... 37 Turning Image Stabilizer On/Off ........................... 38 Before Shooting Using Modes .................................................... 24 Using the Menus ............................................... 25 Audio Recording Audio ............................................... 39 5 Playback Playback Mode ................................................. 40 Playback Zoom ................................................. 42 Slide Show ...................................................... 43 Rotating Images ................................................ 43 Specifying the Startup Image .............................. 44 MP3 Playback .................................................. 45 Copy to SD ...................................................... 51 Frequency ....................................................... 51 Power Saving .................................................. 51 Language ........................................................ 51 USB Switch ..................................................... 51 File No Reset ................................................... 51 Downloading to Your Computer Getting the DV Camera Ready ............................ 53 Connecting the DV Camera ................................. 53 Copying Files ................................................... 54 Browsing Files .................................................. 55 Value-bundled Software ..................................... 55 Deleting and Printing Deleting Files ................................................... 46 Deleting Current ............................................ 46 Deleting Selected .......................................... 46 Deleting All .................................................. 47 Printing Images ................................................. 47 Using Direct-print .......................................... 48 Using DPOF ................................................. 49 For Selected Images .................................. 49 For All Images .......................................... 49 Appendixes Appendix A--Viewing on a Television Set ............. 56 Appendix B ­ Web Cam .................................... 57 Appendix C ­ Using the SD Card ......................... 58 Appendix D ­ Maintenance ................................ 59 Appendix E ­ Troubleshooting ............................. 60 Appendix F ­ Warning and Error Messages ............ 68 Appendix G ­ Menus and Factory Defaults ............ 69 Appendix H­ Specifications ................................ 70 DV Camera Setup Brightness ....................................................... 50 Beep .............................................................. 50 Date ............................................................... 50 Time .............................................................. 50 Date Stamp ..................................................... 50 Video Out ........................................................ 50 Format ............................................................ 51 Reset .............................................................. 51 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 MV500 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: · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 1/1.8" 5.1-megapixel CMOS sensor 12 megapixels interpolated resolution 2.0" LTPS LCD screen with 270° rotation 12X Digital Zoom/4X Playback Zoom 32MB internal flash memory Secure Digital (SD)/Multimedia Card (MMC) media external memory support Plug-and-play USB 2.0 and Video connection Macro function 5 flash modes with selectable Red-eye Reduction 10 sec. self-timer delay Built-in microphone and speaker Electrical Image Stabilizer (EIS) support Direct-print /DPOF support Functions as Digital still camera/Digital audio recorder Functions as Web Cam/Mass storage device Picture/video/audio/MP3 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 Earphones *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)/ Multimedia Card (MMC) compartment 14. SD/MMC 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. Earphone/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 STBY 15 14 13 12 11 10 +2.0 00:02:09 1.0X T 5 W 6 SNAP 9 8 7 START 1. Video mode 2. Video format ( ASF (MPEG 4)/ Motion JPEG-AVI) 3. Standby 4. Available recording time (Suggested) 5. Digital zoom level* (1X ­ 12X) 6. Macro mode 7. Shutter button (Press to begin video recording) 8. Card indicator 9. Battery status indicator ( Full/ Half/ Low) 10. EV Compensation 11. Anti-shake 12. Color mode ( Normal*/ Black & White/ Classic) 13. White Balance (WB) ( Auto*/ Daylight/ Cloudy/ Tungsten/ Fluorescent) 14. Quality (Compression) ( Best / Fine/ Normal) 15. Recording resolution ( 640x480 pixels/ 320x240 pixels) Video recording standby 1 2 3 4 REC 14 13 12 11 10 9 +2.0 00:02:09 5 SNAP 8 7 6 STOP Video recording in progress 12 1. Video mode 2. Video format ( ASF (MPEG 4)/ Motion JPEG-AVI) 3. Recording in progress 4. Elapsed recording time 5. Macro mode 6. Shutter button (Press to stop video recording) 7. Card indicator 8. Battery status indicator ( Full/ Half/ Low) 9. EV Compensation 10. Anti-shake 11. Color mode ( Normal*/ Black & White/ Classic) 12. White Balance (WB) ( Auto*/ Daylight/ Cloudy/ Tungsten/ Fluorescent) 13. Quality (Compression) ( Best / Fine/ Normal) 14. Recording resolution ( 640x480 pixels/ 320x240 pixels) * No icon is shown when the setting is default. Photo Mode 1 23 4 5 15 14 13 12 11 1.0X T 6 W 7 23 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 6. Digital zoom level* (1X ­ 12X) 7. Macro mode 8. Number of pictures remaining 9. Card indicator 10. Battery status indicator ( Full/ Half/ Low) 11. Voice memo 12. Color mode ( Normal*/ Black & White/ Classic) 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 · 12M - 4000x3000 pixels (Interpolated) · 8M - 3264x2448 pixels · 5M - 2592x1944 pixels · 3M - 2048x1536 pixels · 2M - 1600x1200 pixels * No icon is shown when the setting is default. 13 Audio Mode 1 2 3 STBY 00:02:09 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Audio mode Standby Available recording time (Suggested) Shutter button (Press to begin audio recording) Card indicator Battery status indicator ( Full/ Half/ Low) SNAP 6 5 4 START Audio recording standby 1 2 3 REC 00:02:09 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Audio mode Recording in progress Elapsed recording time Shutter button (Press to stop audio recording) Card indicator Battery status indicator ( Full/ Half/ Low) SNAP 6 5 4 STOP Audio recording in progress 14 Playback Mode 1 2 3 1 2 00:00:00 3 00:02:09 1 2 00:00:09 3 00:02:09 9 10 9 4 VIDEO 8 7 6 01/09 5 VIDEO 01/09 01/09 VIDEO 8 76 5 4 8 76 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 1. 2. 3. 4. Video playback Playback mode Elapsed playback time Total playback time Selected file/Total number of files taken 5. Press / ( / ) to advance or rewind the video playback with a speed setting 6. Press ( ) to stop the video playback and to return to standby 7. Press ( ) to pause the video playback 8. File type indicator 15 1 1 2 1 2 00:00:00 3 00:02:09 1 2 00:00:05 3 00:02:09 4.0X 01/09 IMAGE 5 43 2 01/09 IMAGE 7 6 54 3 AUDIO 06/09 06/09 AUDIO 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. Pan mode 5. Press the OK button to enable the Pan feature 6. Press the / button to move forward/backward and select a different file Press the / button to magnify the still image 7. 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 REC 00:02:09 +2.0 SNAP STOP 4. Push the battery door latch in the direction indicated by the arrow to close the battery door. Battery approaches half-life (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/MMC Card* A Secure Digital (SD)/Multimedia Card (MMC) 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/MMC 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/MMC card: 1. Ensure that the DV camera is turned off; then open the SD/MMC card compartment cover on the base of the DV camera. 2 Insert and push the SD/ MMC card into the compartment until you hear a "click". Ensure that the orientation of the SD/MMC card matches the SD/MMC card marking in the SD/MMC compartment. Charger LED 3. Close the SD/MMC card compartment cover securely. *SD/MMC 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/MMC card, make sure the DV camera is turned off, open the SD/MMC card compartment cover, push the card in, and release; the card pops out. NOTE: · Incorrect insertion of the SD/MMC card may cause a memory error, blocking you from storing any data in the SD/MMC card. · You may lose or damage data if you remove the SD/MMC 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/MMC 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. 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. BEEP ON 2005/06/14 03:12:15 DATESTAMP ON NTSC DATE SELECT Press the POWER button again to turn off both the DV camera and the LCD screen. 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. D A T E YYYY / MM / DD 2005 / 06 / 14 4. Use the / button to toggle through the "YYYY", "MM", and "DD" formats. SELECT SET The selected option is highlighted with color. 5. Use the / button to enter a new value for the selected option. 6. Press the OK 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. BEEP ON 2005/06/14 03:12:15 DATESTAMP ON NTSC TIME SELECT 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 OK button to confirm your choice. COPY TO SD 50HZ PWR ON ENGLISH WEB CAM FILE.NO.RESET LANGUAGE SELECT T I M E HH / MM / SS 10 / 51 / 15 2. Use the / button to toggle through the "HH", "MM", and "SS" formats. SELECT SET The selected option is highlighted with color. 3. Use the / button to enter a new value for the selected option. 4. Press the OK 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. COPY TO SD ENGLISH 50HZ PWR SAVIN DEUTSCH ENGLISH FRAN«AIS WEB CA ESPA--OL FILE.NO.RE LANGUAGE SELECT OK 7. Press the MENU button to exit the menu. 22 Formatting the SD/MMC Card* Before you insert an SD/MMC card into your DV camera for the first time, you will need to format the SD/MMC card with the DV camera. In most cases, the newly purchased SD/MMC card can be directly used for storing images. To prevent possible malfunction, it is best to format the SD/MMC 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/MMC card. To format the SD/MMC 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/MMC card or to cancel. 03:12:15 DATESTAMP ON NTSC FORMAT RESET COPY TO SD FORMAT SELECT 4. Use the / button to select "OK", then press the OK button. The SD/MMC 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/MMC 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/MMC 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/MMC card to the computer. - Remove all the files in the SD/MMC card or the DV camera's internal memory, or use a new SD/MMC card. Individual images can also be deleted to free up memory. · Improper use of the SD/MMC card may damage its stored files. For better storage, transfer the files from your SD/ MMC card to your computer, and back up the files to a hard disk or CD-ROM. FORMAT WARRNING ! ALL IMAGE WILL BE DELETED. CANCEL OK SELECT SET * SD/MMC 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 OK button to confirm your selection. Functions Video Format Size Quality Drive Mode EV Compensation White Balance Sharpness Voice Memo Color Mode Anti-Shake Erase Slide Show Rotation 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 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 38 46 43 43 47 44 c) d) 5M 0.0 PHOTO SELECT e) 2. Press the MENU button to exit the menu. Page 50 50 50 50 50 50 51 51 51 51 51 51 51 -- -- 51 (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/ MMC 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. STBY 00:00:00 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 SNAP START Page 33 34 34 35 36 37 38 White Balance Color Mode Anti-Shake 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. REC 00:02:09 SNAP STOP 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 MV500 can be used to take digital still images in the JPEG format at resolutions of up to 12 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 0.8 ft. (25 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. 23 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 12X. Use the ( ) button to zoom back out. 1. In shooting mode, compose STBY 00:00:00 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 0.8 ft. (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. STBY 00:02:09 SNAP START SNAP START 13 3. Release the / ( / ) button when you have reached the desired zoom level. 4. Press the Shutter button and release to shoot. STBY 00:02:09 4.0X T 2. Compose your shot using the LCD screen. 3. Press the Shutter button to take a shot. W SNAP START 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 23 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 " " ­ 5M Self-timer. SELF-TIMER 3. Press the OK button to confirm your choice. 4. Press the MENU button to exit the menu. The Self-timer icon appears on the LCD screen. +2.0 SINGLE SHOT CONTI. SHOT 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 OK button to confirm your choice. 4. Press the MENU button to exit the menu. The continuous shooting icon appears on the LCD screen. 5M SELF-TIMER SINGLE SHOT CONTI. SHOT +2.0 DRIVE MODE SELECT OK DRIVE MODE SELECT OK 5. Compose your shot using the LCD screen, and press the Shutter button. 23 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/MMC card is full, the DV camera will stop taking pictures. 23 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. 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 OK 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. 23 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. REC 00:00:07 SNAP STOP 0.0 ON ON OFF SELECT OK VOICE MEMO 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 Anti-Shake Video o 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 38 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 ASF (MPEG 4) Motion JPEG-AVI Description Records video clips in ASF format 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 OK button, then the MENU button to exit the menu. VIDEO FORMAT SELECT OK (o: Available, --: Unavailable) The icon of the selected video format appears on the LCD screen. You are now ready to shoot. 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 12 megapixels (4000x3000 pixels) or as small as VGA (640x480 pixels). 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. 2. Use the 4-way arrow button to select " " ­ Quality, then select the image quality level you require. 3. 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. 2. Use the 4-way arrow button to select " " ­ Size, then select the image size option you require. 3. 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. 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. SELF-TIMER SINGLE SHOT CONTI. SHOT 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 OK button, then the MENU button to exit the menu. 5M 0.0 0.0 -0.5 -1.0 SELECT OK +2.0 3. Press the OK button, then the MENU button to exit the menu. EV COMP. DRIVE MODE SELECT OK A selected EV setting icon appears on the LCD screen. You are now ready to shoot. 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 OK button, then the MENU button to exit the menu. 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 OK button, then the MENU button to exit the menu. 0.0 SHARP NORMAL SOFT SELECT OK VOICE SHARPNESS