Microtek Digital Video Camera User manual

Digital Video Camera
User Manual

Preface
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Taking Care of Your Camera
• Do not use your camera at temperatures below 0°C or
above 40°C.
• Do not use or store your camera in the environments
listed below:
– Direct sunlight
– High and dusty places
– Next to an air conditioner, electric heater or other
heat sources
– In a closed car that is directly under the sun
– Unstable locations
• If your camera becomes wet, wipe it with dry cloth as
soon as possible.
• Salt or seawater may cause severe camera damage.
• Do not use solvents, such as alcohol to clean your cam-
era.
• If the lens or viewfinder is dirty, use a lens brush or
soft cloth to clean the lens.
• Do not touch the lens with your fingers.
• To prevent electrical shock, do not attempt to disas-
semble or repair your camera by yourself.
• Water may cause a fire or electric shock. Store your
camera in a dry place.
• Do not use your camera outdoors when it is raining or
snowing.
• Do not use your camera in or near water.
• If a foreign substance or water gets inside your camera,
turn the power off immediately and disconnect the bat-
teries and/or power supply. Remove the foreign sub-
stance or water, and send it to the maintenance center.
• Transfer the data to a computer as soon as possible to
avoid losing your image data.

Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Getting started........................................... 1
Features................................................. 1
Digital still camera............................. 1
Digital video camera.......................... 1
Digital audio recorder........................ 2
webcam.............................................. 2
Picture and video player .................... 2
Unpacking............................................. 3
Camera components ............................. 4
Inserting the battery.............................. 6
Charging the battery ............................. 8
Inserting an SD card............................. 9
Taking your first still picture.............. 11
Shooting your first video.................... 13
Connecting.......................................... 15
Connecting to a TV.......................... 15
Connecting to a computer................ 16
Modes...................................................... 17
Photo mode......................................... 18
Zoom................................................ 19
Focus................................................ 19
Voice Memo .................................... 20
Video mode ........................................ 21

Table of Contents
Audio mode ........................................ 23
Playback mode.................................... 25
USB mode .......................................... 27
Downloading files............................ 27
Webcam feature............................... 29
Using the setup menus............................. 31
Picture Menu ...................................... 32
Image size........................................ 32
Quality ............................................. 34
Drive mode ...................................... 36
Exposure adjustment........................ 37
White balance .................................. 39
Sharpness......................................... 41
Voice memo..................................... 42
Color mode ...................................... 44
Erase ................................................ 46
Slide Show....................................... 48
Rotate............................................... 49
Print.................................................. 50
Setup Menu......................................... 51
Brightness........................................ 52
Beep................................................. 53
Date.................................................. 54
Time................................................. 56

Table of Contents
Date Stamp....................................... 57
Video Out......................................... 59
Format.............................................. 61
Reset ................................................ 62
Copy to SD ...................................... 63
Frequency ........................................ 65
Power Saving................................... 66
Language.......................................... 68
USBSwitch ...................................... 69
FileNoRST....................................... 70
Music Menu........................................ 71
Appendix A............................................. 75
Specification.................................... 75
Appendix B ............................................ 79
Troubleshooting............................... 79
Appendix C ............................................. 81
Installing Software........................... 81
Appendix D............................................. 82
Guarantee Certificate for Product
Services............................................ 82

Chapter 1: Getting started
This chapter introduces you to the features and func-
tions of your new DV digital camera. You will also
find some simple instructions here to help you take
your first still photos and movies.
1.1 Features
Your new DV digital camera includes many exciting
features to help you take high quality digital still
images and movies. You can also record digital audio
footage with the DV and the high resolution LCD
screen can be used to playback movies or review still
pictures stored in the camera memory or on the
optional SD card. When connected to a host com-
puter, the DV can also function as a webcam.
Digital still camera
The DV can take digital photographs in JPEG format
at resolutions of up to six megapixels. Pictures can be
stored in the 16 MB internal memory or on optional
SD expansion card.
Digital video camera
The DV can record digital movies in ASF format with
QVGA quality (30 frames per second). Video footage
can be stored in the 16 MB internal memory or on
optional SD expansion card.

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Features
Digital audio recorder
The DV can record digital audio in WAV format.
Audio footage can be stored in the 16 MB internal
memory or on optional SD expansion card.
webcam
When connected to a host computer using a USB
cable, the DV can function as an advanced webcam
with QVGA quality.
Picture and video player
The DV features a 1.8-inch TFT LCD screen which
can be used to review the pictures and movies stored
on internal memory or on SD expansion card.

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Unpacking
1.2 Unpacking
All the items shown below should be present and
undamaged. If any items are missing or damaged,
consult your dealer straight away.
LITHIUMIONB
ATTERY
AJS
User Manual
Warranty Card
DV digital camera
Pouch
CD
User manual and
warranty card AC power adapter
Video and USB cables
Lithium battery
Strap

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Camera components
1.3 Camera components
Shutter button Mode button Power button
Battery com-
partment cover
Tripod mount
SD card slot

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Camera components
Focusing
lever
Playback
mode
LED
Photo
mode
LED
Video
mode
LED
Charge/
Audio
mode
LED
LCD screen
Flash Lens
assembly
USB
port
TV
out
DC-in
Up, Down, Left,
Right, and OK
buttons Menu button
Mic
Self timer
indicator

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Inserting the battery
1.4 Inserting the battery
Your DV is powered by a 3.7V, rechargeable lithium
battery. Follow the instructions below to insert a bat-
tery.
1. Open the battery
compartment door.
2. Insert the battery as
shown.
3. Close the battery
compartment door.

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Inserting the battery
Your DV can also use non rechargeable alkaline bat-
teries instead of a single rechargeable battery. Four
AAA size, alkaline batteries should be used in place
of the supplied lithium battery and should be inserted
as shown below.
Note: The AC adapter can still be used when
non rechargeable batteries are installed,
but it will not recharge the cells.
A battery level indicator is displayed in the bottom
left hand corner of the LCD display. When the indica-
tor shows that the battery is nearly flat, you should
connect the AC adapter or change the battery.

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Charging the battery
1.5 Charging the battery
1. Charge the bat-
tery using the
supplied AC
adapter. Plug
the AC adapter
into the DC-in
socket on the
rear of the cam-
era.
2. Verify that the DC light illuminates to indicate
that the battery is being charged.
Note: Use only the AC adapter provided with
the DV to charge the battery. Using any
other adapter may damage the camera.
Charge light

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Inserting an SD card
1.6 Inserting an SD card
You can install an SD memory card in your camera to
increase the memory capacity. Follow the instructions
below to install an SD card.
1. Open the SD card
compartment door
on the bottom of
the camera.
2. Insert an SD card
until it clicks into
place.
3. Close the SD card
compartment door.

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Inserting an SD card
To remove the card:
1. Open the SD card
compartment
door.
2. Press the card into
the slot and
release.
The card will spring part way out and can be
removed.
3. Close the SD card
compartment
door.

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Taking your first still picture
1.7 Taking your first still picture
Follow these instructions to take your first still photo-
graph with your DV digital camera.
1. Turn on the DV by pressing the power button for
2 seconds.
2. The camera must be in Photo mode to take still
pictures. Check for an icon in the top left corner
of the screen to confirm this.
Note: If the camera is not in Photo mode when
you turn it on, see Photo mode on
page 18.
3. Use the LCD screen to compose your picture.
Power button
3M
+2.0
3M
+2.0
Photo mode
icon

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Taking your first still picture
4. Press the shutter button to take the picture.
When you press the shutter button you will hear a
sound to indicate that the picture has been taken
(unless the sound has been disabled), and the captured
picture will remain on the screen for two seconds.
You can review your picture in Playback mode. See
Playback mode on page 25.
You can change various settings on the camera that
will affect the quality and appearance of the pictures
you take. You can adjust the exposure, size and reso-
lution of the image, white balance, and other settings.
See Picture Menu on page 32.
Shutter button