Microtek Digital Video Camera User manual

Brand: Microtek

Model: Digital Video Camera

Category: Camcorders

Type: User manual

This manual is also suitable for

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.

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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

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

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

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

Before Shooting

Using Modes .................................................... 24

Using the Menus ............................................... 25

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

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

Audio

Recording Audio ............................................... 38

Playback

Playback Mode ................................................. 39

Playback Zoom ................................................. 41

Slide Show ...................................................... 42

Rotating Images ................................................ 42

Specifying the Startup Image .............................. 43

MP3 Playback .................................................. 44

Deleting and Printing

Deleting Files ................................................... 45

Deleting Current ............................................ 45

Deleting Selected .......................................... 45

Deleting All .................................................. 46

Printing Images ................................................. 46

Printing Selected ........................................... 47

Printing All ................................................... 47

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

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

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

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.

Safety Precautions

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.

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.

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.

DV Camera Package

Introduction

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.

USB cable

Video cable

DV Camera

Strap

*Rechargeable Lithium ion battery (Nokia 8210

compatible)

Microtek CD-ROM:

Includes bundled

software and DV

camera driver

Pouch

Documentation:

Includes Quick Start

Guide and other inserts

*Four AAA-sized

alkaline batteries

* Power accessories you receive depend on the configuration of the

DV camera purchased.

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 *AC adapter

(5V, 2A; )

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. Battery compartment

12. Battery door

13. Secure Digital (SD) compartment

14. SD card compartment cover

15. Tripod mount

DV Camera Components

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

LCD Screen Display

Video Mode

Video recording standby

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. Video mode

2. Recording in progress

3. Elapsed recording time

4. Shutter button (Press to stop video recording)

5. SD card indicator

6. Battery status indicator ( Full/ Half/ Low)

7. Video format ( MPEG 4/ Motion JPEG-AVI)

8. Quality (Compression) ( Best / Fine/ Normal)

9. Recording resolution ( 640x480 pixels/ 320x240 pixels)

Video recording in progress

1 2 3

1 2 3 4

9 8 7

6 5 4

* No icon is shown when the setting is default.

Photo Mode

10 9 8

1 2 3 4 5

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

10. Battery status indicator ( Full/ Half/ Low)

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.

Audio Mode

Audio recording standby

Audio recording in progress

1 2 3

6 5 4

1. Audio mode

2. Standby

3. Available recording time (Suggested)

4. Shutter button (Press to begin audio recording)

5. SD card indicator

6. Battery status indicator ( Full/ Half/ Low)

1. Audio mode

2. Recording in progress

3. Elapsed recording time

4. Shutter button (Press to stop audio recording)

5. SD card indicator

6. Battery status indicator ( Full/ Half/ Low)

Playback Mode

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. 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

1. Playback mode

2. Elapsed playback time

3. Total playback time

4. 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

Nine-image display

1 2

8 7 6 5

1 2 3

Video playback standby Video playback

8 7 6 5 4

1 2 3

Audio playbackAudio playback standbyStill image

(Normal view)

Still image

(Magnified view)

1 2

5 4 3 2

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

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

6 5 4 3

1. Playback mode

2. Elapsed playback time

3. Total playback time

4. 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. Playback mode

2. Elapsed playback time

3. Total playback time

4. 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

8 7 6 5 4

1 2 3

7 6 5 4

1 2 3

Attaching the Strap

Getting Started

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.

1. Thread the strap through

the strap ring of the DV

camera as shown.

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 AAA-

sized alkaline batteries. Insert

the batteries (Lithium ion or

alkaline) as shown in the

two lower illustrations on

the right.

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.

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 Battery is fully charged

Half 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.

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.

3. Hold the battery in place

and close the battery door

securely.

4. Push the battery door latch

in the direction indicated

by the arrow to close the

battery door.

To remove the batteries, first make sure the DV camera

is turned off. Then open the battery cover and take the

batteries out.

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.

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.

Charger LED

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.

2 Insert and push the SD card

into the compartment until

you hear a “click”.

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.

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.

• 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.

For more information, see the Appendix “Using the

SD card”.

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.

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