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Microtek MV300 User Manual

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This guide shows you how to operate the Take-it MV300 and provides information on basic functions,
movie/audio clip recording, still image shooting, playback, and troubleshooting.
Before using the DV camera, be sure to read the safety precautions to prevent injuries or damage to users or
equipment.

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  • Page 1: User Guide

    User Guide This guide shows you how to operate the Take-it MV300 and provides information on basic functions, movie/audio clip recording, still image shooting, playback, and troubleshooting. Before using the DV camera, be sure to read the safety precautions to prevent injuries or damage to users or...
  • Page 2 April 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.

  • Page 3: Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement

    Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement This equipment (MV300) 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.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement ... 3 Safety Precautions ... 6 Introduction ... 8 DV camera Package ... 9 DV camera Components ... 9 Rear View ... 9 Front/Bottom View ... 10 Getting Started ... 11 Attaching the Strap ... 11 Loading the Battery ...
  • Page 5 Power Saving ... 34 Language ... 35 USB Switch ... 35 File No Reset ... 36 Music Menu ... 36 Connecting ... 37 Connecting to a TV ... 37 Connecting to a Computer ... 37 Appendixes ... 38 Appendix A – Installing Software ... 38 Appendix B –...

  • Page 6: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions Before you use the 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.
  • Page 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.

  • Page 8: Introduction

    An AV-out cable allows you to vividly view movies and images on a TV set. When connected to a host computer, the Take-it MV300 can also function as a webcam. Digital video camera The DV camera can record digital movies in ASF format with 640x480 or 320x240 pixels.

  • Page 9: Dv Camera Package

    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 the Microtek Customer Service immediately. Video cable DV camera Documentation: Includes Quick Start...

  • Page 10: Front/Bottom View

    Front /Bottom View 1. Shutter button 2. MODE button ( Playback/ Photo/ Video / Audio) 3. POWER button 4. Macro-Normal switch ( / ) 5. Lens 6. Flash 7. Self-timer indicator 8. Microphone 9. Battery cover slider 10. Battery compartment 11.

  • Page 11: Getting Started

    Getting Started Attaching the Strap 1. Thread the end of the strap through the DV camera strap ring as shown. 2. Fasten the two ends of the strap as shown. 3. Attach the grip belt to the strap as shown. 1.

  • Page 12: Charging The Battery

    Push the sliding battery case indicated by the arrow to close. Your DV camera can also use alkaline batteries instead of a single rechargeable Lithium ion battery. Four AAA-sized alkaline batteries should be used in place of the supplied rechargeable Lithium ion battery and should be inserted as shown.

  • Page 13: Inserting An Sd Card

    Inserting an SD Card You can install an SD memory card in your DV camera to increase the memory capacity. Follow the instructions below to install an SD card. 1. Open the SD card compartment door on the bottom of the DV camera. Ensure that the DV camera is turned off.

  • Page 14: Shooting

    Shooting Shooting your First Video Follow the instructions below to take your first still photograph with your DV camera. 1. Turn on the DV camera by pressing the POWER button for two seconds. The DV camera should be in Video mode to shoot video. Check for an icon in the top left corner of the screen to confirm this.

  • Page 15: Taking Your First Still Image

    Taking Your First Still Image Follow the instructions below to take your first still photograph with your DV camera. 1. Turn on the DV camera by pressing the POWER button for two seconds. The DV camera may start up in Video mode and you will need to select Photo mode to take still pictures.

  • Page 16: Zoom

    Zoom The DV camera is equipped with a digital zoom function. You can zoom in on distant images by pressing button on the rear of the DV camera. Use the button to zoom back out. Macro The DV is a fixed focus DV camera but there is a manual focusing function that you can adjust to get the best results.

  • Page 17: Video Mode

    Video mode Use Video mode for recording digital moving images. Video recordings will be in ASF format and will be stored in memory. To select the DV camera to Video mode from another mode, you should: 1. Press the MODE button on the top of the DV camera.

  • Page 18: Audio Mode

    Audio Mode Use Audio mode for recording digital sounds. To select the DV camera to Audio mode from another mode, you should: 1. Press the MODE button on the top of the DV camera. The LCD displays the 4 mode options.

  • Page 19: Playback Zoom

    In this display mode, you can use the to toggle forwards/backwards through all the recordings. 4. Press the button to start the movie/audio playback. During the playback, do the following if required: • Press ( ) to pause movie/audio playback. •...

  • Page 20: Webcam Feature

    3. Open Windows Explorer and click on the My Computer folder. You will see a list of all your hard disks, optical disks and floppy drives. The DV camera appears as a removable disk and is assigned a drive letter. 4.

  • Page 21: Using The Menus

    Using the Menus Your DV camera can be configured using four menus. You can access the menus using the menu button on the rear on the DV camera. Navigate through the menu system using the arrow buttons on the rear of the DV camera.

  • Page 22: Quality

    Size icon. 4. Press the button to display the Size options. In Video mode you can select either VGA size or CIF size. In Photo mode you can choose VGA, 1M, 2M, 3M, or 6M. 5. Use the / button to select the image size you require and press the confirm your choice.

  • Page 23: Drive Mode

    Drive Mode Use the Drive Mode setting to switch between a standard shutter operation, a delayed shutter that allows you to take pictures of yourself, and a multi-shot shutter that allows you to take three pictures in rapid succession every time you press the shutter button. This setting is available only in Photo mode.

  • Page 24: White Balance

    White Balance The white balance setting is used to set the correct color balance under different lighting conditions. Without the correct white balance setting, white objects would look red under artificial lighting, or blue in sunlight. Your DV camera can automatically set the white balance for you, but you may wish to set it manually for unusual lighting conditions or special effects.

  • Page 25: Sharpness

    Sharpness Use the Sharpness option to sharpen or soften the outlines in your images. Three settings are available, Normal, Sharper, and Softer. This setting is only available in Photo mode. To access the Sharpness setting: 1. Turn on the DV camera and make sure that it is in Photo mode.

  • Page 26: Color Mode

    7. Press the MENU button to exit the menu. With the voice memo function turned on, you can record a short audio clip with each photo. After you have taken your photo in the usual way, the voice memo icon appears on the screen. Press the Shutter button to record your audio clip, and press the Shutter button a second time to stop recording.

  • Page 27: Playback Menu

    Playback Menu Erase Use the Erase function to delete and files from the camera or SD card memory. The Erase function can be accessed only when your DV camera is in Playback mode. To access the Erase function: 1. Turn on the DV camera and make sure it is in Playback mode.

  • Page 28: Slide Show

    Slide Show Use the Slide Show function to display all the files stored in your DV camera, one after the other. The Slide Show function can only be accessed from Playback mode. You can set the delay between files at two or five seconds.

  • Page 29: Print

    Print Use the Print function to print still images stored on your DV camera. You can print either an individual image or all your images. To access the Print function: 1. Turn on the DV camera and make sure it is in Playback mode.

  • Page 30: Beep

    Beep Use the Beep option to turn on or off the beep noise made by the DV camera when buttons are pressed. To access the Beep option: 1. Turn on the DV camera and press the MENU button to display the main menu screen. 2.

  • Page 31: Time

    Time Use the Time option to set the time. To access the Time option: 1. Turn on the DV camera and press the MENU button to display the main menu screen. 2. Press the button to select the Setup menu option at the top.

  • Page 32: Video Out

    Video Out Use the Video Out option to define the type of TV you want to use to display your camera images on. You can set the video output to either PAL or NTSC format. NTSC is a format used in North America and some of Asia.

  • Page 33: Reset

    Reset Use the Reset option to restore all configurations to factory default settings. To access the Reset option: 1. Turn on the DV camera and press the MENU button to display the main menu screen. 2. Press the button to select the Setup menu option at the top.

  • Page 34: Frequency

    Frequency To avoid flickering images on the LCD screen, you should make sure that the DV camera Frequency setting matches the frequency of mains electricity in your country. China and Europe use a 50 Hz system. America and Japan use a 60 Hz system. If you are unsure what frequency your mains supply is, consult your power company.

  • Page 35: Language

    Language Use the Language setting to change the language in which the DV camera menus are displayed. Available languages are, traditional Chinese, simplified Chinese, German, French, Spanish and, English. To access the language setting: 1. Turn on the DV camera and press the MENU button to display the main menu screen.

  • Page 36: File No Reset

    File No Reset Each picture you take with the DV camera is given a number. The file number is also the name of the file when you download it to your hard disk. To reset the file number to zero, use the FileNoReset option. To access the FileNoReset option: 1.

  • Page 37: Connecting

    Connecting You can connect your DV camera to a TV to view either still pictures or video stored on the internal memory or on an SD card. You can also connect the DV camera to a computer using a USB cable and download movies or images to the hard disk.

  • Page 38: Appendixes

    Appendixes Appendix A - Installing Software Your DV camera comes complete with a CD-ROM containing drivers and applications. If your computer uses Windows 98SE operating system, you will need to load a driver from the CD-ROM before you can download files from your DV camera to your computer.

  • Page 39: Appendix B - Maintenance

    Do not use synthetic cleaning solutions or other solvents to clean the DV camera body or lens. If you are unable to remove marks or dirt from the lens, contact Microtek Customer Service. • Do not rub the LCD screen forcefully or apply excessive pressure to it to avoid scratching the surface.

  • Page 40: Appendix C - Troubleshooting

    Appendix C – Troubleshooting DV Camera Problems The DV camera does not power on. The DV camera turns off suddenly. A1: The DV camera is not powered up. • Press and hold the POWER button for a few moments to see if the READY LED is lit.
  • Page 41 The DV camera does not shoot images, movies, or record audio clips. The subject is not in the LCD screen. Digital Zoom does not function. The date stamp could not be found on the printed image. The time/date stamp on the images or movie/audio clips is incorrect.
  • Page 42 Photography Problems Shots are out of focus and blurry, or photograph quality is not as good as expected. Photographed subject is too dark or underexposed. Photographed subject is too bright or overexposed. The flash does not fire. A1: The DV camera was moved while a shot was being taken. •...
  • Page 43 Images or Movie/Audio clips cannot be played back. The DV camera cannot delete images or movie/audio clips. Images or Movie/Audio clips cannot be played back on TV. The Mode switch is set to the incorrect mode. • Set the Mode switch to Playback mode ( ). The SD card is write-protected.
  • Page 44 Go to the Windows Control Panel and double-click “Add/Remove Programs”. If the DV camera driver (for Web Cam) does not appear in the list, you must install the DV camera driver from the Microtek CD-ROM. • Check if the DV camera is detected by your system.
  • Page 45 For Macintosh Users, • Make sure one end of the USB cable is connected to your computer and the other end to your DV camera’s USB connector, then turn on the DV camera. • Check to see if “Camera Driver” has been installed on your computer.

  • Page 46: Appendix D - Menu Items And Factory Defaults

    Appendix D - Menu Items and Factory Defaults Video/Photo Menu Options Size Quality Drive Mode** EV Compensation -2.0, -1.5, -1.0, -0.5, 0.0*, +0.5, +1.0, +1.5, +2.0 White Balance Sharpness** Voice Memo** On, Off* Color Mode Playback Menu Options Erase Erase One, Erase Select, Erase All Slide Show Cancel, 2S, 5S Rotate...

  • Page 47: Appendix E - Specifications

    Specifications Image Sensor 3.21 megapixels CMOS Sensor Size 1/2” Resolution Movie clips 640x480 pixels (10 fps) 320x240 pixels (25 fps) Still image 2816x2112 (interpolated), 2048x1536, 1600x1200, 1280x960, 640x480 pixels Image Ratio (w:h) 4 : 3 Lens Aperture F 3.0 Focal Length f=8.3 mm Digital Zoom Playback Zoom...

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