Microtek Digital Video Camera Betriebsanweisung

User GuideThis guide shows you how to operate the Take-it MV320 digital video camera (DV camera) and provides information on basic functions, video/au

10Front /Bottom View1. Shutter button2. MODE button ( Playback/ Photo/ Video / Audio)3. POWER button4. Macro focus lever ( / )5. Lens6. Flash7. Se

11Rear/Side View1. Mode indicators/READY LEDs2. Charger LED/Audio mode indicator3. Multifunction/4-way arrow button• Up/ Zoom In/ Play/ Pause•

12LCD Screen DisplayVideo Mode Video recording standby1. Video mode2. White Balance (WB)( Auto*/ Daylight/ Cloudy/ Tungsten/ Fluorescent)3. Stand

13Photo Mode 151413121110 9 81 2 3 4 5671. Photo mode2. White Balance (WB)( Auto*/ Day

14Audio Mode Audio recording standbyAudio recording in progress1 2 31 2

15Playback Mode 1. Playback mode2. The selected file is enclosed in ayellow border3. Video file4. Still image with voice memo5. Selected file/Total nu

16Audio playbackAudio playback standbyStill image(Normal view)Still image(Magnified view)1 25 4 3

17Attaching the StrapGetting Started1. Loading the BatteryPower accessories you receive depends on theconfiguration of the DV camera purchased.1. Ensu

18Checking Battery StatusWhen the DV camera is powered on, the battery statusis always displayed at the bottom left corner of the LCDscreen, helping y

19Inserting the SD Card*A Secure Digital (SD) card can be used to increase theDV camera’s memory capacity. When a card isinstalled, video/audio clips

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20To remove the SD card, make sure the DV camera isturned off, open the SD card compartment cover, pushthe card in, and release; the card pops out.NOT

21Turning the DV Camera On/OffPress the POWER button toturn the DV camera on.When the DV camera isturned on, the green Modeindicators start blinking a

22Selecting the LanguageThe DV camera allows you to select the on-screendisplay language.To change the language setting:1. Press the MENU button.2. Pr

23Formatting the SD Card*Before you insert an SD card into your DV camera forthe first time, you will need to format the SD card withthe DV camera. In

24Using ModesBefore ShootingThe MODE button allows you to switch amongPlayback, Photo, Video, and Audio modes.Press the MODE button, and theLCD scree

25Using the MenusDifferent menus are available for Video, Photo,Playback, and Setup modes. You can customize the DVsettings for your own use, as well

26Holding the DV CameraHold the DV camera with yourright hand through the strap.Adjust the strap so that you canoperate all the buttons whileholding t

27ShootingShooting Your First Video Video mode allows you to record digital video clips inASF (MPEG 4) and AVI format with resolutions of640x480 or 32

28NOTE:• The effective shooting distance from the lens to yoursubject is 3.28 ft. (1m) to infinity in normal mode, and0.5 to 0.8 ft. (15 to 24 cm) in

29Using the Macro FunctionYou may want to shoot images orvideo of subjects from a shortdistance. Use the Macro functionin this case. The effective Mac

3Federal Communications Commission InterferenceStatementThis equipment (Take-it MV320) has been tested andfound to comply with the limits for a Class

30Using the FlashThe flash serves as a built-in supplemental light sourcefor taking pictures in environments with insufficientlighting. The effective

31Using the Self-TimerA 10-second self-timer mode in the DV camera enablesyou to be part of any picture. With the self-timer on, apicture is taken au

32Recording a Voice MemoWhen you have taken your picture, your DV cameracan record a maximum 10-second audio clip that canbe saved with the picture.To

33This section lists the shooting-related settings availableto the Take-it MV320. You can modify selectedfunctions by changing the parameter for a giv

34Selecting Image QualityThe Quality function enables you to capture imageswith three compression ratio levels. The less thecompression ratio, the bet

35Selecting a Drive ModeThe Drive Mode function enables you to determine howyou want to take your still images. Use the Drive Modesetting to switch be

36Adjusting the SharpnessThe Sharpness function allows you to sharpen(highlight) or soften (blend) the edges of pixels withinthe image. Higher sharpne

37Selecting Image Color ModeUse the Color Mode function to change the color effectsof your images. Three color modes are provided forgenerating variou

38Recording Audio Audio mode allows you to record audio clips in WAVformat. You can record audio clips of any length;recording time is determined only

39PlaybackPlayback ModePlayback Mode is used to play the stored images andvideo/audio clips made with the DV camera in eithernine-image display or sin

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40Video and still images will be displayed on the LCDscreen. Audio files can be heard through the internalspeaker of the DV camera.In this display mod

41Playback ZoomIn playback mode, the magnification feature allows youto magnify a captured still image at up to four times theoriginal viewing size. T

42Slide ShowThe Slide Show function enables you to view your allstored files by playing them back in sequence (if youhave stored more than one file).

43Specifying the Startup ImageThe Startup Image function allows you to specify whichimage will be displayed when you turn on the DVcamera.To specify a

44MP3 PlaybackThe DV camera can also function as an MP3 player,allowing you to play downloaded MP3 music files, like aregular MP3 player. Before start

45Deleting Selected1. In Playback mode, press the MENU button.2. Use the / button to select“ ” – Erase, then press the button.3. Choose “Erase Select

46Deleting All1. In Playback mode, press the MENU button.2. Use the / button to select“ ” – Erase, then press the button.3. Choose “Erase All”, then

47Printing All1. In the Print options menu,choose “All”, then press theOK button.A confirmation screen appears.2. Use the / button to set thenumber

48DV Camera SetupThe DV camera provides some manual settings thatenable you to customize the functions of the DV camerafor your specific needs. Use th

49Format Use this function to prepare the SD card to record data.Formatting the SD card will erase all previous files thatexisted in the SD card. Make

5Table of ContentsFederal Communications Commission InterferenceStatement ... 3Safety Precautions

50Downloading to Your ComputerThe Take-it MV320 DV camera is equipped with a USBconnector that allows you to download stored files thatwere made with

51Getting the DV Camera Ready1. Make sure the SD card*containing the files you wishto download is inserted in theDV camera.2. Make sure that the USBSw

52Copying FilesAfter connection, the DV camera appears as tworemovable disks on the desktop, indicating the DVcamera is connected to your computer suc

53Browsing FilesDouble-click a file in the folderthat contains the filesdownloaded from the DVcamera. The file opens with yoursystem’s default video,

54In addition to being viewed on the DV camera’s LCDscreen, recorded video clips or still images can beviewed on a TV screen. The TV screen can be use

55Appendix B – Web Cam (Windows Only)A Web Cam is a digital camera attached to a computerthat sends images or live video streams to a Web pageand is i

56Appendix C – Using the SD Card*An SD card can be inserted in the DV camera toprovide external memory in which to store images andvideo/audio clips.

57Appendix D – MaintenanceAlways follow the SafetyPrecautions that came with the DVcamera.• Use a soft cloth, tissue or lint-free cloth to clean the D

58Appendix E – TroubleshootingA1: The DV camera is not powered up.• Press and hold the POWER button for a few moments to see if theREADY LED is lit.A2

59The DV camera does not recordvideo clips, audio clips, or shoot stillimages.The subject is not in the LCDscreen.A1: The Mode is set to the incorrect

6PlaybackPlayback Mode ... 39Playback Zoom ... 41Slide Sho

60A1: The incorrect type of battery is being used.• Replace the batteries with a rechargeable Lithium ion or four AAA-sized alkaline batteries.A2: The

61A1: The DV camera was moved while a shot was being taken.• Hold the DV camera firmly when shooting, or use a tripod ifnecessary.A2: The subject is

62The flash does not fire.A1: Flash function is disabled when shooting video clips.A2: The flash mode is set to Flash off.• Select any flash mode exce

63A1: The “USB Switch” setting is set to the incorrect mode.• Enter the Setup mode, and set USB Switch to “USB Mode”.A2: The DV camera is disconnected

64• For Windows 98SE, check to see if “Camera Driver” has beeninstalled on your computer.Go to the Windows Control Panel and double-click “Add/RemoveP

65Go to the Windows Control Panel and double-click “Add/RemovePrograms”. If the DV camera driver (for Web Cam) does not appear inthe list, you must in

66Appendix F – Warning and Error MessagesThe table below lists warnings and error messages associated with operating the DV camera. Follow therecommen

67Appendix G - Menu Items and Factory DefaultsVideo/Photo Menu Options DescriptionVideo Format , Selects the file format for video clipsSize , *, ,

68Appendix H – SpecificationsImage Sensor 3.21 megapixels CMOSSensor Size 1/2”ResolutionVideo clips 640x480 pixels (ASF:12 fps; AVI: 30 fps)320x240 pi

7Before you use the digital video camera (DV camera),be sure to read the following safety precautions, whichdetail the proper operation of the DV came

8 Do not drop batteries or let them be bangedaround. This could damage the casings, causing thebatteries to leak.• If the internal parts or componen

9DV Camera PackageIntroductionUnpacking the DV CameraOpen your DV camera package and check that youhave all of the components listed below.If any comp