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Microtek Take-it MV320 Quick Start Manual

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  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    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 digital video camera may result in harm to the camera operator.

  • Page 3: Dv Camera Components

    DV camera Components Front/Bottom View 1. Shutter button 2. MODE button ( Playback/ Photo/ Video / Audio) 3. POWER button 4. Macro focus lever ( / ) 5. Lens 6. Flash 7. Self-timer indicator 8. Microphone 9. Strap ring(s) 10. Battery door latch 11.

  • Page 4: Rear Side View

    Rear/Side View 1. Mode indicators/READY LEDs 2. Charger LED/Audio mode indicator 3. Multifunction/4-way arrow button • 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.
  • Page 5 Introduction The Microtek Take-it MV320 is a digital video (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"...

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Getting Started 1. Loading the Battery 1. Push the battery door latch in the direction indicated by the arrow to open the battery door. 2. Insert the battery into the compartment. Ensure that the battery is inserted properly with the Mylar pull tab held down.

  • Page 7: Inserting The Sd Card

    3. 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, images and video/audio clips are stored directly onto the SD card. If a card is not installed, image and video/audio clips are stored in the DV camera’s internal memory.

  • Page 8: Using The Multifunction Button

    Using the DV Camera Using the Multifunction Button The Multifunction/4-way arrow 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 camera mode, as shown by the accompanying table.

  • Page 9: Setting The Date And Time

    Setting the Date and Time The DV camera allows you to adjust the date and time setting. It is advisable to set the date and time before using the DV camera for the very first time. To adjust the date setting: 1.

  • Page 10: Shooting Video

    Shooting Shooting Video Video mode allows you to record video clips, the length of which is determined only by the size of your available memory. Video clips are recorded in ASF or AVI file format at a resolution of 640 x 480 or 320 x 240 pixels.

  • Page 11: Recording Audio

    Recording Audio Audio mode allows you to record audio clips of unlimited length in the WAV file format (limited by the size of available memory). 1. Press the MODE button and then the button to enter Audio mode ( ). The audio standby recording screen appears on the LCD screen.

  • Page 12: Playback Zoom

    Playback Playing Back Video/Audio/Still Images The video, audio, or still images made with the DV camera are available for viewing on the LCD screen. 1. Press the MODE button and then button to enter Playback mode ( ). The recorded video, audio, or still image appears on the LCD screen as a composite display of nine images.

  • Page 13: Deleting Current

    Deleting This Erase function lets you remove still images or video/audio clips from the memory, allowing you to free up space in which to store future recordings. Deleting Current 1. Select a recording in Playback mode, then press the MENU button. 2.

  • Page 14: Printing Selected

    Printing This feature lets you add a DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) print mark on stored still images for professional print services or for a DPOF printer. 1. In Playback mode, press the MENU button. 2. Use the 4-way arrow button to select “...

  • Page 15: Viewing On A Television Set

    Viewing on a Television Set In addition to being viewed on the camera’s LCD screen, recorded video clips or still images can be viewed on a TV screen. The TV screen can be used to frame the subject during video recording. To view images on a TV set, select the video output system first.

  • Page 16: Downloading Files

    • Apple Macintosh series with built-in USB port NOTE: If you are using Windows 98SE, please install the camera driver contained in the Microtek CD-ROM first. Restart your computer after you have successfully installed the camera driver. To view the recorded images on your computer, follow the steps as outlined below in sections A, B, C, and D.

  • Page 17: Copying Files

    • If you cannot play the transferred video files (e.g.*.ASF) with your system’s default application, follow the procedures below. For Windows users: Install the bundled Ulead VideoStudio application contained in the Microtek CD-ROM. For Macintosh users: Visit the “http://www.videolan.org/vlc” website to download the video player application.
  • Page 18 1. Install the “Camera Driver”. a) Turn on your computer, and insert the supplied Microtek CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. b) When the Microtek Software Installer screen comes up, click “Camera Driver”, then follow the on-screen instructions to install. c) Click “EXIT” on the Microtek Software Installer screen when the driver has been installed.
  • Page 19 Menu Items and Factory Defaults Video/Photo Menu Options Video Format 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 20: Specifications

    Specifications Image Sensor 3.21 megapixels CMOS Sensor Size 1/2” Resolution Video clips 640x480 pixels (ASF:12 fps; AVI: 30 fps) 320x240 pixels (30 fps) Still image 3072x2304 (7 megapixels, interpolated) 2048x1536, 1600x1200, 1280x960 640x480 pixels File Formats Video clips: ASF (MPEG 4), AVI •...

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