Microtek Take-it MV500 User Manual

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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.

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June 2005

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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 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

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 Voice Memo On/Off ............................... 37

Selecting Image Color Mode ............................... 37

Turning Image Stabilizer On/Off ........................... 38

Audio

Recording Audio ............................................... 39

Playback

Playback Mode ................................................. 40

Playback Zoom ................................................. 42

Slide Show ...................................................... 43

Rotating Images ................................................ 43

Specifying the Startup Image .............................. 44

MP3 Playback .................................................. 45

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

DV Camera Setup

Brightness ....................................................... 50

Beep .............................................................. 50

Date ............................................................... 50

Time .............................................................. 50

Date Stamp ..................................................... 50

Video Out ........................................................ 50

Format ............................................................ 51

Reset .............................................................. 51

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

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

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.

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.

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

Microtek CD-ROM:

Includes bundled software and DV camera driver

Documentation:

Includes Quick Start

Guide and other inserts 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.

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. Battery compartment

12. Battery door

13. Secure Digital (SD)/

Multimedia Card (MMC) compartment

14. SD/MMC card compartment cover

15. Tripod mount

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

LCD Screen Display

Video Mode

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1.0X

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SNAP START

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Video recording standby

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REC 00:02:09

9 +2.0

SNAP STOP

8 7 6

Video recording in progress

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)

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

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1.0X

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.

Audio Mode

1 2 3

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SNAP START

6 5 4

Audio recording standby

1 2 3

REC 00:02:09

SNAP STOP

6 5 4

Audio recording in progress

1. Audio mode

2. Standby

3. Available recording time (Suggested)

4. Shutter button (Press to begin audio recording)

5. 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. Card indicator

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

Playback Mode

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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

01/09

8 7 6 5 4

Video playback standby

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

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VIDEO

8 7 6 5 4

Video playback

1. Playback mode

2. Elapsed playback time

3. Total playback time

4. 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

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IMAGE

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Still image

(Normal view)

01/09

IMAGE

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Still image

(Magnified view)

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AUDIO

8 7 6 5 4

Audio playback standby

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. 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. 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

06/09

AUDIO

7 6 5 4

Audio playback

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

Getting Started

Attaching the Strap

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.

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. 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.

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.

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.

+2.0

REC 00:02:09

SNAP STOP

Full

Half

Battery is fully charged

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.

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.

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.

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.

Charger LED

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.

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.

3. Close the SD/MMC card compartment cover securely.

*SD/MMC card is optional and is not included with your purchase.

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.

For more information, see the Appendix “Using the

SD/MMC 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.

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

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).

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.

3. Use the / button to select “ ”

– Date, then press the button.

BEEP ON

2005/06/14

03:12:15

DATESTAMP ON

NTSC

DATE SELECT

D A T E

YYYY / MM / DD

A Date adjustment screen appears on the screen, allowing you to set the date.

4. Use the / button to toggle through the “YYYY”, “MM”, and

“DD” formats.

2005 / 06 / 14

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.

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.

BEEP ON

2005/06/14

03:12:15

DATESTAMP ON

NTSC

TIME SELECT

T I M E

A Time adjustment screen appears on the screen, allowing you to set the time.

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.

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.

COPY TO SD

50HZ

PWR ON

ENGLISH

WEB CAM

FILE.NO.RESET

LANGUAGE SELECT

4. Press the button to display the available language options.

5. Use the / button to select the language you require.

COPY TO SD

ENGLISH

50HZ

PWR SAVIN

ENGLISH

DEUTSCH

FRAN«AIS

WEB CA

FILE.NO.RE

ESPA—OL

6. Press the OK button to confirm your choice.

LANGUAGE

7. Press the MENU button to exit the menu.

SELECT OK

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.

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

FORMAT

WARRNING !

ALL IMAGE WILL

BE DELETED.

CANCEL

SELECT SET

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.

* SD/MMC card is optional and is not included with your purchase.

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.

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) Use the / button to enter the function menu.

b) Use the / button to navigate through function items.

c) Use the button to enter the function options menu.

d) Use the / button to toggle through options.

The selected function/option is highlighted with color.

e) Use the OK button to confirm your selection.

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2. Press the MENU button to exit the menu.

SELECT

Functions

Video Format

Size

Quality

Drive Mode

EV Compensation

White Balance

Sharpness

Voice Memo

Color Mode

Anti-Shake

Erase

Slide Show

Rotation

Startup Image

Functions

Brightness

Beep

Date

Time

Date Stamp

Video Out

Format

Reset

Copy to SD

Frequency

Power Saving

Language

USB Switch

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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.

Button Playback Photo

Zoom In/ Play/ Pause/Pan Zoom In

Next/ Fast Forward/Pan Flash

Zoom Out/ Stop/Pan

Previous/ Rewind/Pan —

Zoom Out

Movie

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Zoom In

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Zoom Out

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.

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.

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.

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.

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The DV camera should start up in

Video mode. Check for the Video mode icon ( ) in the top left corner of the screen.

2. Compose your shot using the

LCD screen.

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REC

3. Press the Shutter button and release to start recording.

Video recording begins, with the elapsed recording time shown on the LCD screen.

SNAP STOP

For best results, hold the DV camera steady to pan when recording video clips.

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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.

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

White Balance

Color Mode

Anti-Shake

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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

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.

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.

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

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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 your shot using the LCD screen.

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2. Press the / ( / ) button until the desired zoom level is reached.

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A bar appears indicating the zoom scale of the DV camera.

3. Release the / ( / ) button when you have reached the desired zoom level.

4. Press the Shutter button and release to shoot.

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NOTE: The zoom level is disabled when you change modes.

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 ( ).

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When the Macro focus lever is in the Macro position, an icon ( ) appears on the LCD screen.

SNAP START

2. Compose your shot using the LCD screen.

3. Press the Shutter button to take a shot.

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To bring the DV camera back to normal shooting mode, move the Macro focus lever back to Normal position ( ).

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

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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.

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 ”

” – Drive

Mode, then select “ ” –

Self-timer.

SELF-TIMER

SINGLE SHOT

3. Press the OK button to confirm your choice.

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SHOT

4. Press the MENU button to exit the menu.

The Self-timer icon appears on the LCD screen.

DRIVE MODE SELECT OK

5. Compose your shot using the

LCD screen, and press the

Shutter button.

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.

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 ”

” – Drive Mode, then select “ ”– Continuous shot for

3-image continuous shooting.

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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.

DRIVE MODE

SELF-TIMER

SINGLE SHOT

CONTI.

SHOT

SELECT OK

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.

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.

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ON ON

OFF

VOICE MEMO SELECT OK

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.

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SNAP STOP

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.

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

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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)

Description

Records video clips in ASF format

Motion JPEG-AVI 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

The icon of the selected video format appears on the

LCD screen. You are now ready to shoot.

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

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 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.

320

640 X 480

320 X 240

3. Press the OK button, then the

MENU button to exit the menu.

SIZE SELECT OK

The selected image size icon appears on the LCD screen.

You are now ready to shoot.

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.

BEST

FINE

NORMAL

3. Press the OK button, then the

MENU button to exit the menu.

QUALITY SELECT

The selected image quality icon appears on the LCD screen. You are now ready to shoot.

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.

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.

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SELF-TIMER

SINGLE SHOT

CONTI.

SHOT

3. Press the OK button, then the

MENU button to exit the menu.

DRIVE MODE SELECT OK

The selected Drive Mode icon appears on the LCD screen. You are now ready to shoot.

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.

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-0.5

-1.0

3. Press the OK button, then the

MENU button to exit the menu.

EV COMP.

SELECT

A selected EV setting icon appears on the LCD screen.

You are now ready to shoot.

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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)

Description

Adjusts white balance automatically.

Use outdoors for sunny days.

(Cloudy) Use outdoors for cloudy days.

(Tungsten) Use indoors to correct tungsten/light bulb illumination.

(Fluorescent) Use indoors to correct fluorescent bulb illumination.

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.

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AUTO

DAYLIGHT

CLOUDY

TUNGSTEN

FLUORESCENT

3. Press the OK button, then the

MENU button to exit the menu.

WHITE BAL.

SELECT

The selected White Balance icon appears on the LCD screen. You are now ready to shoot.

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.

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VOICE

SHARP

NORMAL

SOFT

3. Press the OK button, then the

MENU button to exit the menu.

SHARPNESS SELECT OK

The selected Sharpness icon appears on the LCD screen.

You are now ready to shoot.

Low Normal High

Turning Voice Memo On/Off

The Voice Memo function allows you to add a maximum 10-second audio clip immediately to the captured image you just made. The Voice Memo file will have the same basic file name as the captured image with a different file extension — .WAV. This function is available only in Photo mode.

To access the Voice Memo setting:

1. In Photo mode, press the MENU button.

2. Use the 4-way arrow button to select “ ” – Voice Memo, then select either “On” or “Off”.

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3. Press the OK button, then the

MENU button to exit the menu.

When Voice Memo is turned on, the Voice Memo icon appears on the LCD screen. You are now ready to shoot.

ON ON

OFF

VOICE MEMO SELECT OK

Selecting Image Color Mode

Use the Color Mode function to change the color effects of your images. Three color modes are provided for generating various color effects.

Option

(Normal)

Description

Produces standard color images.

(Black & White) Produces black-and-white images.

(Classic) Produces images tinted to look like old-fashioned sepia photographs.

To access the Color Mode setting:

1. In either Video mode or Photo mode, press the

MENU button.

2. Use the 4-way arrow button to select “ ” – Color Mode, then select the Color Mode option you require.

ANTI-S

NORMAL

BLACK&WHITE

CLASSIC

3. Press the OK button, then the

MENU button to exit the menu.

COLOR MODE SELECT OK

The selected Color Mode icon appears on the LCD screen. You are now ready to shoot.

Normal Black & White Classic

Turning Image Stabilizer On/Off

T he Electrical Image Stabilizer function minimizes the effect of camera shake caused by an unstable position during handheld shooting, and offers the best possible results for a stable picture. This function is available only in Video mode.

To access the Image Stabilizer:

1. In Video mode, press the MENU button.

2. Use the 4-way arrow button to select “ ” – Anti-

Shake, then select either “On” or “Off”.

3. Press the OK button, then the

MENU button to exit the menu.

When the Electrical Image

Stabilizer function is turned on, the Image Stabilizer icon appears on the LCD screen. You are now ready to shoot.

ANTI-SHAKE

OFF

SELECT OK

Audio

Recording Audio

Audio mode allows you to record audio clips in WAV format. You can record audio clips of any length; recording time is determined only by the size of your available memory.

To record audio clips:

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 Audio mode to record audio clips.

Press the MODE button.

The LCD screen shows the mode screen with the four mode options.

3. Press the button to enter

Audio mode ( ).

When the DV camera changes to

Audio mode, there will be an icon appears in the top left corner of the LCD screen, indicating that you are in audio standby recording state.

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4. Press the Shutter button to record audio.

Audio recording begins, with the elapsed recording time shown on the LCD screen.

For getting better voice quality, locate the position of the DV camera’s microphone and speak towards it when recording.

REC 00:02:09

SNAP STOP

The distance between the speaker and the microphone should be as close as possible. Do not touch or cover the microphone during recording.

4. Press the Shutter button a second time to stop recording.

The audio is recorded and is automatically saved in memory. The DV camera is then ready to record another audio. You will be able to playback your audio in

Playback mode as you record it.

Playback

Playback Mode

Playback Mode is used to play the stored images and video/audio clips made with the DV camera in either nine-image display or single-image display.

Image and video clips will be displayed on the LCD screen. Audio clips will be played using the internal speaker.

In addition, the DV camera can be used to browse or erase all recordings, magnify still images, display a slide show, or add a print mark (DPOF) to still images for print shop service.

The following table lists the available functions that can be manually adjusted in the Playback menu.

Function Description

Erase

Slide Show

Rotation

Startup Image

Page

To access Playback mode:

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 Playback mode to play back all the files stored in the memory.

2. Press the MODE button.

The LCD screen shows the mode screen with the four mode options.

3. Press the button to enter

Playback mode ( ).

When the DV camera changes to

Playback mode, there will be an icon appears in the top left corner of the LCD screen, indicating that you are in

Playback mode.

In Playback mode, the LCD screen displays all the stored files in a composite display of nine images at the same time.

Videos and still images are displayed as thumbnails of the image. Audio files are displayed as a microphone icon.

4. Use the 4-way arrow button to select a file you want to play, then press the OK button to confirm your selection.

Video and still images will be displayed on the LCD screen. Audio files can be heard through the internal speaker of the DV camera .

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When playing video or audio clips, use the 4-way arrow button on the rear of the DV camera to play/pause, fast forward, reverse, and stop the playback.

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AUDIO

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In this display mode, you can use the / ( / ) button to toggle forwards/backwards through all the recorded files.

• Press ( ) to pause video/ audio playback.

• Press ( ) to continue video/ audio playback.

• Press / ( / ) to advance or reverse the playback with a speed setting.

• Press ( ) to stop video/audio playback and to return to the beginning.

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VIDEO

00:00:09

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00:02:09

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VIDEO

To return to the main screen (a composite display of nine images), press the OK button in the center of the

4-way arrow button.

Playback Zoom

In playback mode, the magnification feature allows you to magnify a captured still image at up to four times the original viewing size. This feature works only on captured still images.

• Press the ( ) button repeatedly to magnify the image from the original viewing size to four times the size in 0.1-step increments.

• Press the ( ) button repeatedly to reduce the magnified image to the original viewing size.

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With a magnified image, you can use the Pan feature to scroll through the partially magnified image and bring it into view.

To pan a magnified image:

1. Ensure that you are currently viewing a magnified image.

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A Pan icon ( ) appears on the bottom of the LCD screen.

2. Press the OK button to enable the Pan feature.

2. Use the 4-way arrow button to scroll through parts of the magnified image into view.

3. Press the OK button again to disable the Pan feature.

IMAGE

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IMAGE

Normal image

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IMAGE

Magnified image

To magnify still images:

1. Select a still image you want to magnify in Playback mode.

2. Press the ( ) button to magnify and the ( ) button to reduce viewing size.

Slide Show

The Slide Show function enables you to view your all stored files by playing them back in sequence (if you have stored more than one file). You can set the delay to either two or five seconds (2s or 5s) between files.

To run a slide show:

1. In Playback mode, press the MENU button.

2. Use the / button to select

“ ” – Slide Show.

3. Press the button to display the available options.

4. Use the / button to select a delay option you require, then press the OK button.

ERASE

SLIDE SHOW

ROTATION

STARTUP IMAGE

CANCEL

2 SEC

5 SEC

SLIDE SHOW SELECT OK

All the files stored in the memory will be displayed, one after the other, after the OK button is pressed.

To stop the slide show, press any button on the DV camera at any time. The displayed playback file will remain on the LCD screen.

Rotating Images

The Rotation function enables you to rotate captured images by 90°, 180°, and 270° when you play it back later for viewing. This function works only on captured still images.

To rotate an image:

1. In Playback mode, select a captured still image you want to rotate.

2. Press the MENU button.

3. Use the / button to select

“ ” – Rotation.

4. Press the button to display the available options.

ERASE

SLIDE SHOW

ROTATION

STARTUP IMA

CANCEL

180

270

ROTATION SELECT OK

5. Use the / button to select a rotation option you require, then press the OK button.

The rotated image is displayed on the screen, with a file-save confirmation screen after the OK button is pressed. Select OK, then press the OK button to save it.

SAVE IT?

OK CANCEL

Specifying the Startup Image

The Startup Image function allows you to specify which image will be displayed when you turn on the DV camera.

To specify a new startup image:

1. In Playback mode, select a captured still image you require.

2. Press the MENU button.

3. Use the / button to select

“ ” – Startup Image.

IMAGE

4. Press the button to display the available options.

5. Use the / button to choose

“Select”, then press the OK button.

ERASE

SLIDE SHOW

ROTATION

STARTUP IMAGE

CANCEL

DEFAULT

SELECT

SELECT OK

When “Select” is chosen, the captured still image you selected is set as the startup image when the “Busy” message vanishes from the LCD screen.

The next time you turn on the DV camera, the selected image is displayed at startup automatically.

Select the “Default” setting to restore the DV camera’s startup image setting to factory default settings.

MP3 Playback

The DV camera can also function as an MP3 player, allowing you to play downloaded MP3 music files, like a regular MP3 player. Before starting MP3 playback, make sure the MP3 music files are already in memory.

Otherwise, transfer MP3 music files from your computer with a supplied USB cable.

To play MP3 files:

1. In Playback mode, press the MENU button.

2. Use the / to select the

Music menu ( ).

A music note icon appears on the screen.

EXIT MENU SELECT OK

3. To listen to music through earphones, connect the supplied earphones to the

Earphone/TV-out connector of the DV camera.

A screen appears, allowing you to switch between Earphone mode and TV-out mode.

4. Press the button, then press the OK button to enter

Earphone mode .

A list of MP3 files stored on the

DV camera appears.

TRACK001

TRACK003

TRACK002

TRACK004

EXIT MENU

5. Use the / button to select a music track to be played.

6. Press the ( ) button to start MP3 playback.

During MP3 playback, you can also do the following:

• Press ( ) to pause MP3 playback.

• Press ( ) to continue MP3 playback.

• Press / ( / ) to increase or decrease the volume.

• Press ( ) to stop MP3 playback.

Deleting and Printing

Deleting Files

The Erase function lets you remove files from memory, allowing you to free up space in which to store future recordings.

Deleting Current

1. In Playback mode, select the file you want to remove from the memory, then press the

MENU button.

2. Use the / button to select

“ ” – Erase, then press the button.

3. Choose “Erase One” in the

Erase options menu, then press the OK button.

A confirmation screen appears, allowing you to erase or to cancel.

4. Use the / button to select

“OK”, then press the OK button.

The selected file or displayed file is permanently removed from memory and will no longer be available for playback.

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Deleting Selected

1. In Playback mode, press the MENU button.

2. Use the / button to select

“ ” – Erase, then press the button.

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3. Choose “Erase Select”, then press the OK button.

A nine-image display appears.

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4. Use the 4-way arrow button to select the unwanted file, then press the OK button.

A trash icon ( ) appears, indicating that the selected recording is checked and can be deleted.

5. Use the 4-way arrow button to select more files to delete if desired.

6. Press the OK button once more.

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A confirmation screen appears, allowing you to delete the selected files or to cancel the checked file.

7. Use the / button to select “Delete checked”, then press the OK button.

The selected files are removed from memory and will no f

Deleting All

1. In Playback mode, press the MENU button.

2. Use the / button to select

“ ” – Erase, then press the button.

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3. Choose “Erase All”, then press the OK button.

A confirmation screen appears, allowing you to erase all or to cancel.

ERASE SELECT OK

4. Use the / button to select

“OK”, then press the OK button.

All files are removed from memory and will no longer be available for viewing.

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Printing Images

The DV camera features two printing modes as follows:

• Direct-print mode enables you to connect the DV camera directly to a Direct-print compatible printer, using the supplied USB cable. With connection, you can print images directly from your DV camera without having to use a computer or image editing software.

• DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) function enables you to print still images stored in memory on a DPOF printer or for professional print services. This function works only on captured still images, and printing can be done for individual images or all images.

Using Direct-print

1. Set the DV camera to Direct-print mode.

a) In Playback mode, press the MENU button.

b) Press to select the Setup

( ) menu option at the top.

c) Use the / button to select “ ” – USB Switch, then select “ ” – Direct

Print.

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2. Use the 4-way arrow button to select the image you wish to print.

3. Connect the DV camera to a

Direct-print compatible printer, using the provided

USB cable.

• Connect one end of the

USB cable to the DV camera’s USB connector.

• Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB connector of your printer.

EXIT MENU

In a few moments, a screen appears, indicating your camera has been automatically detected by the printer.

SNAP

EXIT MENU

4. Press the Shutter button.

A print settings screen appears, allowing you to specify the printing attributes for the displayed image.

Copies: Allows you to set the number of prints.

COPIES

PAPER SETTING

PAPER SIZE

PAPER TYPE

PAPERLAYOUT

DEFAULT

SELECT PRINT OK MENU

Paper setting: Allows you to set paper size, paper type, and paper layout, and the available options for the connected printer.

Once the settings have been selected, click OK to print the image.

5. Press the MENU button to return the screen to a nine-image display, then follow the procedures

(steps 2 through 4) in this section to carry out printing.

When finished, disconnect your DV camera from the printer.

NOTE: The digital camera may not support all printer models.

Using DPOF

1. In Playback mode, press the MENU button.

2. Use the / button to select

“ ” – Print.

3. Press the button.

A Print options menu appears, allowing you to print all images, to print selected images, or to cancel.

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1. In the Print options menu, choose “Select”, then press the

OK button.

A nine-image display appears.

2. Use the / button to select the image you wish to print.

The selected file is enclosed in a yellow border and comes with a confirmation screen of the number of copies to be printed.

3. Use the / button to set the number of copies if desired.

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4. Use the / button to select more files to print and to set the number of copies if required.

5. Press the MENU button twice to exit the playback menu.

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For All Images

1. In the Print options menu, choose “All”, then press the

OK button.

A confirmation screen appears.

2. Use the / button to set the number of copies, then press the OK button.

All the stored images appear in a nine-image display, and each image is imprinted with a DPOF mark.

3. Press the MENU button twice to exit the playback menu.

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DV Camera Setup

The DV camera provides some manual settings that enable you to customize the functions of the DV camera for your specific needs. Use the Setup menu to set the various setting for your DV camera. The Setup menu can be accessed from any mode except Audio mode, and is always the same.

To access the Setup menu:

1. Press the MODE button to select , , or mode.

2. Press the MENU button.

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3. Use the arrow button to enter the Setup menu ( ).

4. Use the / button to navigate through the available functions for the DV camera.

SETUP SELECT

Read this section carefully before making any changes.

If you make a mistake and do not know how to correct it, you may have to reset all settings to the factory default.

Brightness

Use this function to adjust the brightness level of the

LCD screen. There are five levels of brightness to select from.

Beep

When the Beep function is turned on, the DV camera will produce a beeping sound to indicate that some function has been carried out. The DV camera makes no beeping sound when this function is set to off.

Date

Use this function to set the date for the DV camera.

Configure the date setting using the / button.

Time

Use this function to set the time for the DV camera.

Configure the time settings using the / button.

Date Stamp

Use this function to mark the date stamp on each image you take. The date stamp for a print is permanently shown in yellow on the right corner of the image.

Video Out

Use this function to define the type of TV format on which the DV camera’s images will be displayed. You can set the video output to either PAL or NTSC format.

NTSC is used in North America and parts of Asia, while

PAL is used in Europe. If you are unsure about your TV system, consult the documentation that came with it.

Format

Use this function to prepare the SD card to record data.

Formatting the SD card will erase all previous files that existed in the SD card. Make sure you have saved everything that you need on your computer before you format the SD card.

Reset

Use this function to restore DV camera settings to factory default settings except for Date, Time, and

Flash.

Copy to SD

Use this function to enable you to copy all the files stored in internal memory to an external-memory SD card. You may need this function if you want to use the

SD card in another device to download your files.

Frequency

Use this function to match the DV camera’s frequency to that of the local AC power supply; select either 50

Hz or 60 Hz. If this function is not correctly set, the LCD screen may flicker when viewed in artificial light.

Power Saving

Use this function to set the LCD screen to turn off automatically after one minute of inactivity, or the DV camera to power down when it is idle for totally two minutes. This will conserve battery power.

If the LCD screen turns off automatically, press any button to resume use.

If the DV camera turns off automatically, press the

POWER button to turn on.

Language

Use this function to select the LCD screen display language. The available options are: English, Japanese,

Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, German,

Spanish, French, Italian, and Korean.

USB Switch

The DV camera can be connected to your PC to download files to your hard disk. It can also be connected to a Direct-print printer to print images directly, as well as capture live video when it is used as a Web Cam. Use this function to select standard USB mode, Web Cam mode, and Direct-print mode. The

Direct-print function is available in Playback mode.

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Each file made 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. Use this function to reset the file number to zero. Once you reset the file, the files you take will be saved in a new folder.

Downloading to Your Computer

The Take-it MV500 DV camera is equipped with a USB connector that allows you to download stored files that were made with the DV camera to your computer using the USB link. You can play back these downloaded files with your computer system’s default applications instead of on the DV camera.

The DV camera can also function as a mass storage device (MSD), allowing you to copy, delete, or transfer files back and forth between the computer and your DV camera, like a regular disk drive.

NOTE : If you use Windows 98SE , please follow the steps below to install the DV camera driver first:

1. Turn on your PC and insert the supplied Microtek CD-

ROM in the CD-ROM drive.

The Microtek Software

Installer screen appears automatically.

2. Click “Camera Driver” when it appears on the screen, then follow the on-screen instructions to install.

3. Click “EXIT” on the Microtek Software Installer screen when the DV camera driver has been installed.

4. Restart your computer.

System Requirements

• Color display with 24-bit color output capability

• CD-ROM drive (for installing software)

• 128MB RAM or more recommended

• Windows 98SE/2000/Me/XP

• Pentium PC or higher with USB port

Mac

• Mac OS 9.x; Mac OS 10.1.3 or later

• Apple Macintosh series with built-in USB port

Getting the DV Camera Ready

1. Make sure the SD card* containing the files you wish to download is inserted in the

DV camera.

2. Make sure that the USB

Switch function is switched to USB Mode.

If the USB Switch is set to the incorrect mode, you will need to do the following: a. Press the MENU button to enter the Setup mode

( ).

b. Select “ c. Press the OK button, then the

MENU button to exit the menu.

” – USB Switch, then select —“USB Mode”.

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NOTE:

• With an SD card installed in your camera, the system reads the contents from the SD card alone.

• Without an SD card installed in your camera, the system reads contents from the camera's internal memory.

• The SD card may be placed into any card reader device.

The files stored on the card can then be read from the card reader and copied to the computer.

* SD card is optional and is not included with your purchase.

Connecting the DV Camera

1. Make sure your computer is turned on.

2. Connect the DV camera to your computer, using the provided USB cable.

• Connect the narrow end of the USB cable to the DV camera’s USB connector.

• Connect the flat end of the

USB cable to the USB connector of your computer.

In a few moments, your computer will automatically detect the DV camera.

Copying Files

After connection, a newly created icon appears on the desktop, indicating the DV camera is connected to your computer successfully. Files can now be transferred into any folder on your hard drive.

For PC Users : Double-click the “My Computer” icon, then double-click “Removable Disk”.

2. Double-click the “DCIM” icon, then double-click the

“100_MTDV” folder to display the files.

3. Drag and drop the files into any folder on your computer.

Windows 98SE/2000/Me Windows XP

For Mac Users : Double-click the newly created icon

(e.g., Take-it or Take-it.SD) on the desktop.

Mac OS X Mac OS 9.X

Without an SD card installed

Mac OS X Mac OS 9.X

With an SD card installed

A folder (DCIM) appears, containing all the stored still images or video/audio clips that were made with the DV camera.

File Structure

File names vary, depending upon the type of recording being described. The 100_MTDV folder containing the files are named

IMAGxxxx.JPG for still images, IMAGxxxx.ASF for video clips, and IMAGxxxx.WAV for audio clips or voice memos.

DCIM 100_MDTV IMAG0001.JPG

IMAG0001.WAV

IMAG0002.JPG

IMAG0003.JPG

IMAG0007.JPG

IMAG0008.WAV

IMAG0008.JPG

IMAG0009.JPG

IMAG0010.ASF

IMAG0011.ASF

IMAG0012.WAV

IMAG0013.WAV

IMAG0014.WAV

Still Image+Voice memo

Still image

Still Image+Voice memo

Still image

Video

Audio

101_MDTV

IMAG9999.JPG

IMAG0001.JPG

Browsing Files

Double-click a file in the folder that contains the files downloaded from the DV camera. The file opens with your system’s default video, audio or image application.

NOTE:

• 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.

Value-bundled Software

The software bundled with the Take-it MV500 provides user-friendly tools for image editing and management, allowing you to open, view, print, email, upload to web or manage transferred images. For more details, refer to the CD-ROM accompanying your DV camera.

Appendix A – Viewing on a Television Set

In addition to being viewed on the DV 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.

A. Selecting a Video Output System

1. Press the MENU button to enter the Setup mode ( ).

2. Use the 4-way arrow button to select “ ” – Video Out, then select “NTSC” or “PAL”.

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B. Viewing the Image on a TV Set

1. Make sure that both TV set and DV camera are turned off.

2. Connect the DV camera to your TV set, using the provided Video cable.

• Connect one end of the

Video cable to the DV camera’s TV-output connector.

• Connect the other end of the cable to the Video-In jack of the TV set.

When connected, a screen appears, allowing you to switch between Earphone mode and TVout mode.

3. Press the button, then OK to switch to TV-out mode.

4. Turn on the TV set, and select the channel through the Video Input.

5. Power on the DV camera, then press the MODE button.

To play back, press the button to enter Playback mode ( ).

To use the TV screen to frame the subject during video shooting, press the button to enter Video mode ( ).

The image will appear on the TV monitor.

Appendix B – Web Cam (Windows Only)

A Web Cam is a digital camera attached to a computer that sends images or live video streams to a Web page and is ideal for video conferencing.

To use the DV camera as a Web Cam, you will need a computer, Web conference software (not provided by

Microtek), and an Internet connection.

To set up the DV camera for use as a Web Cam, follow the steps outlined below.

1. Install the “Camera Driver”.

a) Turn on your computer, and insert the supplied

Microtek CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.

NOTE : For Windows 98SE users: If the DV camera driver has been installed for viewing images on the computer, it is not required to reinstall the DV camera driver.

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.

d) Restart your computer.

2. Set the DV camera to Web

Cam mode.

a) Press the MENU button to enter the Setup mode ( ).

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c) Press the button, then the MENU button to exit the menu.

3. Connect the DV camera to your computer, using the provided USB cable.

• Connect one end of the USB cable to the DV camera’s

USB connector.

• Connect the other end of the

USB cable to the USB connector of your computer.

In a few moments, your computer will automatically detect the DV camera.

4. Position your DV camera on the person or object to be broadcast.

5. Launch your Web camera software (e.g. Microsoft

Net Meeting) and start the video conferencing function. If the software permits video recording, you can save the recorded video in a file for later use.

6. When finished, disconnect your DV camera from the computer.

Appendix C – Using the SD Card*

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An SD card can be inserted in the DV camera to provide external memory in which to store images and video/audio clips. This section covers the following topics:

Inserting the SD card

Formatting the SD card

SD card handling precautions

SD Card Insertion

To insert the SD card, refer to section “Inserting the SD card" on page 19 of this manual. Ensure that the orientation of the SD card matches the SD card marking in the SD compartment.

NOTE :

• Incorrect insertion of the SD card will 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.

• SD cards that contain data created on a different system may cause DV camera malfunction.

SD Card Formatting

Formatting allows you to prepare the SD card to record images and video/audio clips. Take note that this will remove the contents of the SD card to be formatted.

Ensure that the data on the SD card is backed up or not needed before formatting the card.

NOTE: Formatting an SD card may solve most operation problems of the DV camera. It may also be necessary to format a card if it is used by a different DV camera.

SD Card Handling Precautions

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The following precautions are provided for you to safely get the best performance from your SD card.

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Abuse of the SD card may cause it fail in an operating situation. Do not attempt to disassemble, bend, shake, or apply force to the card. Do not subject the SD card to water, condensation, dust, sand, or high humidity and temperature, as well as to static electricity and noise.

The SD card is equipped with a write-protected tab to prevent inadvertent recording over saved images. You cannot record when it is set to LOCK.

You may lose or damage data if you remove the SD card while it is in operation.

Store the card in its supplied case.

Do not touch the card terminals or the card with any foreign material.

*SD card is optional and is not included with your purchase.

Appendix D – Maintenance

Always follow the Safety

Precautions that came with the DV camera.

• Use a soft cloth, tissue or lint-free cloth to clean the DV camera body.

• Use a lens brush to remove particulate matter from the lens, and then clean the lens with a soft eyeglass lens tissue or cloth.

• 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.

• Do not use water, detergents, paint thinner or benzene to clean any part of the DV camera, as this may damage the DV camera body or LCD screen.

• Use a lens brush, soft cloth, or eyeglass tissue/cloth to clean the LCD screen.

Appendix E – Troubleshooting

DV Camera Problems

The DV camera does not power on.

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.

A2: The battery is inserted incorrectly.

• Insert the battery with the correct polarity as marked in the battery compartment.

A3: The battery has poor electrical contact with the terminals in the battery compartment.

• Clean the battery terminals with a dry cloth, reinsert them, and try to power on the DV camera again.

A4: Battery power is depleted.

• Recharge the battery if it is rechargeable, or replace the batteries with new ones.

A5: The incorrect type of battery is being used.

• Replace with four new AAA-sized alkaline batteries.

• Replace with a new Lithium ion battery (Nokia 8210 compatible).

A6: The battery/SD card door is open.

• Close the battery/SD door securely.

The DV camera turns off suddenly.

A1: Your DV camera has a two-minute time-out setting for saving battery consumption.

• You can disable the “Power Saving” feature in the Setup menu.

Press any button to turn the LCD screen back on or the POWER button to turn the DV camera on.

A2: Battery power is depleted.

• Recharge the battery if it is rechargeable, or replace the battery with new ones.

The DV camera does not record video clips, audio clips, or shoot still images.

The subject is not in the LCD screen.

A1: The Mode is set to the incorrect mode.

• Set the Mode to Photo mode ( ) to capture still images.

• Set the Mode to Video/Audio mode ( / ) to record video/audio clips.

A2: There is no available memory left on the SD card.

• Download files to your computer and removes existing files from the

SD card. This will give you more available memory space.

• Replace with a new SD card.

A3: The SD card is write-protected.

• Set the write-protected tab on the SD card to the unlocked position.

A4: The SD card is corrupted or not formatted correctly.

• Reformat the SD card.

• The SD card may be damaged; contact your dealer.

A1: The Mode is set to the incorrect mode.

• Set the Mode to Photo mode ( ) or Video/Audio mode ( / ).

A2: The LCD screen is manually switched off.

• Press any button to turn it on.

The date stamp could not be found on the captured image.

The time/date stamp on the images or video/audio clips is incorrect.

MP3 cannot be played on camera.

A: The “Date Stamp” setting is disabled.

• Enter the Setup mode and enable the “Date Stamp” function.

A: The date and time are incorrectly set.

• Enter the Setup mode, then set the correct date and time.

A: The Mode is set to the incorrect mode.

• In Playback mode, select the Music mode.

Battery Problems

The battery power is depleted prematurely.

Rechargeable battery cannot be successfully charged.

A1: The incorrect type of battery is being used.

• Replace the batteries with a rechargeable Lithium ion or four AAAsized alkaline batteries.

A2: The temperature of the batteries is lower than that of standard operating conditions. Battery performance deteriorates in a cold environment.

• If the ambient temperature is low, store the batteries in a warm place (e.g., your pouch) before use.

A3: The rechargeable battery has not been used in over a year.

• To obtain optimal performance, recharge the battery several times.

A4: The service life of the rechargeable battery may have been reached.

• Stop using the rechargeable battery and replace it with a new one that follows the same specifications.

A: The rechargeable battery has reached its service life.

• Replace with a new rechargeable battery.

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 “Anti-Shake” setting is disabled.

• Enter the Video menu mode, and enable the “Anti-Shake” function.

A2: The DV camera was moved while a shot was being taken.

• Hold the DV camera firmly when shooting, or use a tripod if necessary.

A3: The subject is not within the DV camera’s acceptable focus range.

• For normal shooting, make sure that the subject is at least 3.28 ft.

(1 m) away from the lens of the DV camera.

A1: There is not enough ambient light.

• Turn the flash on.

A2: Your subject is backlit (i.e., light comes from the back of the subject).

• To improve, choose a positive EV value.

A3: The White Balance (WB) setting is incorrect.

• Adjust the White Balance setting.

A1: The subject is under strong light.

• To improve, choose a negative EV value.

A2: The light source shines directly into the lens of the DV camera.

• Change the angle of the DV camera, or move the DV camera away from the light source.

A3: The flash fires in every shot taken.

• Do not set the flash mode to “Forced flash” or “Forced flash with

Red-eye reduction”.

A1: Flash function is disabled when shooting video clips.

A2: The flash mode is set to Flash off.

• Select any flash mode except “Flash off”.

Images or video/audio clips cannot be played back.

The DV camera cannot delete images or video/audio clips.

Images or video/audio clips cannot be played back on TV.

Image cannot be printed directly from a Direct-print printer.

A1: The Mode is set to the incorrect mode.

• Set the Mode to Playback mode ( ).

A: The SD card is write-protected.

• Set the write-protected tab on the SD card to the unlocked position.

A1: The Mode is set to the incorrect mode.

• Set the Mode to Playback mode ( ).

A2: The “Video Out” setting is set to the incorrect system.

• Enter the Setup mode, set Video Out to “NTSC” or “PAL” depending on your video output system.

A3: The TV-out mode is switched to the incorrect mode.

• Switch to TV-out mode after making the TV connection.

A4: The DV camera is disconnected from the TV set.

• Make sure the video cable is properly connected to both the DV camera and the TV set.

A1: The “USB Switch” setting is set to the incorrect mode.

• Enter the Setup mode, and set the USB Switch to “Direct Print”.

A2: The DV camera is disconnected from the printer.

• Make sure one end of the USB cable is connected to your printer and the other end to your DV camera’s USB connector, then turn on the DV camera.

Computer Problems

The transferred files cannot be viewed on a computer.

The transferred video file (e.g.,

*.ASF) cannot be played with your system’s default application.

The transferred video file (e.g., AVI) cannot be played back in Windows

98SE/2000/ME.

Windows cannot find the

Removable Disk drive.

A1: 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 from the computer.

• Reconnect the USB cable.

A3: The files in the DV camera have not been transferred to the computer.

• With the USB cable properly connected to both ends, drag and drop the files to your computer.

A: The video player application is not installed.

• 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.

A: The DirectX driver is not installed.

• Install the DirectX driver appropriate for your system from the

Microtek CD-ROM; version 8.1 or later is recommended. DirectX is automatically installed each time when you install Ulead

VideoStudio.

A1: 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 from the computer.

• 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.

Mac OS cannot find the newly created drive icon (Take-it,

Take-it.SD) on the desktop.

The DV camera does not operate in

Web Cam mode.

• For Windows 98SE , check to see if “Camera Driver” has been installed on your computer.

Go to the Windows Control Panel and double-click “Add/Remove

Programs”. If the DV camera driver 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.

1) Right-click the “My Computer” icon and click Properties. The

“System Properties” window appears.

2) Click the “Hardware” tab and then click the “Device Manager” button. Expand the “Disk drives” tree; the removable disk drive should be in the list.

A1: 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 to the computer.

• Make sure one end of the USB cable is connected to your computer and the other end to your DV camera’s USB connector.

• Make sure the USB cable is properly connected to both the DV camera and the computer.

A1: The “USB Switch” setting is set to the incorrect mode.

• Enter the Setup mode, set USB Switch to “Web Cam”.

A2: The DV camera is disconnected from the computer.

For Windows 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.

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.

1) Right-click the “My Computer” icon and click Properties. The

“System Properties” window appears.

2) Click the “Hardware” tab and then click the “Device Manager” button. Expand the “Image Device” tree; the DV camera should be in the list.

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.

• For Mac OS 9.x,

1) Go to the Apple menu and select “Apple System Profiler”. The

“Apple System Profiler” window appears.

2) Click the “Devices and Volumes” tab; the DV camera related drivers should be in the “USB” tree.

Appendix F – Warning and Error Messages

The table below lists warnings and error messages associated with operating the DV camera. Follow the recommended solutions to resolve errors.

Warning and Error Messages

Battery low!

Card error!

Memory full!

Card protected!

Problem

Battery power is depleted;

DV camera will shut down soon.

• Incorrectly formatted SD card

• The SD card contact area

is smudged or soiled

• The SD card is damaged

• DV camera is faulty

The memory space is full recorded

• The SD card is write-protected

Solution

Turn the DV camera off; replace or recharge batteries

• Reformat or replace the SD card

• Use cotton swab dipped with industrial alcohol to clean

the contacts

• Replace the SD card

• Contact Microtek Customer Service

Erase some data or use an SD card that has ample free space

Set the write-protected tab on the SD card to the unlocked position

Video/Photo Menu

Video Format***

Size

Quality

Drive Mode**

EV Compensation

White Balance

Sharpness**

Voice Memo**

Color Mode

Anti-Shake***

Playback Menu

Erase

Slide Show

Rotate

Startup Image

Setup Menu

Brightness

Beep

Date

Time

Date Stamp

Video Out

Format

Reset

Copy to SD

Frequency

Power Saving

Language

USB Switch

File No Reset

Appendix G - Menu Items and Factory Defaults

Options

10M, 8M, 5M*, 3M, 2M/ *,

, *,

-2.0, -1.5, -1.0, -0.5, 0.0*, +0.5, +1.0,

+1.5, +2.0

*, , , ,

, *,

On, Off*

*, ,

On*, Off

Options

Erase One, Erase Select, Erase All

Cancel, 2 Sec, 5 Sec

Cancel, 90°, 180°, 270°

Select, All

Cancel, Default*, Select

Options

, , , ,

On*, Off yyyy/mm/dd

00:00:00 (hr/min/sec)

On, Off*

NTSC*, PAL

Cancel*, OK

50HZ, 60HZ*

On*, Off

English*, Traditional Chinese, etc

Web Cam, USB Mode*, Direct Print

Cancel*, OK

Description

Selects the file format for video clips

Selects the pixel recording size for images

Adjusts the compression rate for images

Toggles among Self-timer, Single shot, and Continuous shot modes

Compensates for extreme differences between background and foreground lighting

Adjusts the White Balance according to light conditions for recording

Adjusts the image outline for images

Records a voice memo for a captured image

Toggles among Normal, Black & White, and Classic color modes

Enables the Electrical Image Stabilizer function for recording video clips in a stable position

Description

Erases recorded images and video/audio clips

Plays back stored files in a continuous slide show

Rotates pictures up to 270 degrees

Adds a DPOF print mark on the recording for professional print services to determine which prints are to be printed at a photofinisher

Specifies the startup image for the DV camera

Description

Adjusts the brightness level of the LCD screen

Toggles DV camera’s beep sounds on and off

Sets the date for the DV camera

Sets the time for the DV camera

Stamps the time on captured images

Selects your video output system

Formats the SD card

Resets the function settings to their default configurations

Copies the data stored in internal memory to the SD card

Sets the power frequency to accommodate local AC power

Sets the DV camera to power off after two minutes of inactivity

Sets the LCD screen display language

Toggles through standard USB mode, Web Cam mode, and Direct-print mode

Resets the file number to zero

*Default setting, ** For Photo menu only, *** For Video menu only

Appendix H – Specifications

Image Sensor

Sensor Size

Resolution

5.1 megapixels CMOS

1/1.8”

Video clips

Still image

File Formats

Image Ratio (w:h)

Lens Aperture

Focal Length

Digital Zoom

Playback Zoom

Focus Range

640x480 pixels (30 fps)

320x240 pixels (30 fps)

4000x3000 (12 megapixels, interpolated),

3264x2448 (8 megapixels, interpolated),

2592x1944 (5M), 2048x1536 (3M),

1600x1200 (2M)

•

Video clips: ASF (MPEG 4), AVI

•

Still images: JPEG (Exif 2.2)

•

Audio clips: WAV

• MP3: MP3

4 : 3

F 2.8

f=8.22 mm

12X

LCD screen

White Balance Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten,

Fluorescent

Exposure

Exposure Adjustment -2.0 EV to +2.0 EV in 1/2 step

Exposure Metering

Shutter Speed

Full-zone Average

1/20 – 1/4000 sec.

Sensitivity Equivalent

Flash

Built-in Flash

Flash Modes

Effective range

Self-timer

• Normal: 3.28 ft. (1 m) to infinity

• Macro: 0.8 ft. (25 cm)

2.0" LTPS LCD (153,600 pixels)

(270° rotation)

ISO 100

Fixed

Auto, Auto with Red-eye reduction,

Forced flash, Forced flash with

Red-eye reduction, Flash off

4.92 - 6.56 ft. (1.5 - 2m)

10 sec. delay

Movie Clip

Audio Clip

Print Format

Direct Print

Quality Levels

Storage Media (External)

640x480 pixels (30 fps); 320x240 pixels (30 fps); unlimited length

(maximum length dependent on

SD/MMC card)

Unlimited length (maximum length dependent on SD/MMC card)

DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)

Yes

Best, Fine, Normal

SD (Secure Digital)/

MMC (Multimedia Card) support

Storage Included 32 MB internal flash memory

Driver USB mass storage device driver

I/O Terminals (Connectivity) USB 2.0, Earphone/TV-out

Video Output

Power Saving

NTSC, PAL

2 min.

Power Source*

Weight

Dimensions

Four AAA-sized alkaline batteries, or rechargeable Lithium ion battery

(Nokia 8210 compatible) with

Adapter (5V, 2A)

* Power accessories depend on the configuration of the DV camera purchased

Approx. 5.8 oz. (170 g)

4.4” x 2.6” x 2.0”

(112 x 67 x 50 mm)

Tripod Mount

Microphone

Speaker

Yes

Environment

Operating Temperature 32° to 104° F (0° to 40° C)

Relative Humidity 0 to 85%

Storage Temperature 14° to 140° F (-10° to 60° C)

Important : Specifications, bundles, and accessories are subject to change without notice.

User Guide

Table of Contents

Getting Started

Before Shooting

Shooting

Customizing Shoot Settings

Audio

Playback

Deleting and Printing

DV Camera Setup

Downloading to Your Computer

Appendixes

Safety Precautions

Introduction

DV Camera Package

Unpacking the DV Camera

DV Camera Components

Front /Bottom View

Rear/Side View

LCD Screen Display

Video Mode

Photo Mode

Audio Mode

Playback Mode

Getting Started

Attaching the Strap

1. Loading the Battery

Checking Battery Status

Charging the Lithium ion Battery

Inserting the SD/MMC Card*

Using the LCD Screen

Turning the DV Camera On/Off

DV Camera Auto Power Off

Setting the Date and Time

Selecting the Language

Formatting the SD/MMC Card*

Before Shooting

Using Modes

Using the Menus

Using the Multifunction Button

Using the Shutter Button

Holding the DV Camera

Shooting

Shooting Your First Video

Shooting Your First Still Image

Shooting with Digital Zoom

Using the Macro Function

Using the Flash

Using the Self-Timer

Continuous Shooting

Recording a Voice Memo

Customizing Shoot Settings

Selecting Video Format

Selecting Image Size

Selecting Image Quality

Selecting a Drive Mode

Adjusting EV Compensation

Adjusting White Balance

Adjusting the Sharpness

Turning Voice Memo On/Off

Selecting Image Color Mode

Turning Image Stabilizer On/Off

Audio

Recording Audio

Playback

Playback Mode

Playback Zoom

Slide Show

Rotating Images

Specifying the Startup Image

MP3 Playback

Deleting and Printing

Deleting Files

Deleting Current

Deleting Selected

Deleting All

Printing Images

Using Direct-print

Using DPOF

For All Images