User manual MICROTEK GNC M TIMV320 1104

[. . . ] User Guide This guide shows you how to operate the Take-it MV320 digital video camera (DV camera) and provides information on basic functions, video/audio clip recording, still image shooting, playback, and troubleshooting. Before using the Take-it MV320 , be sure to read the safety precautions to prevent injuries or damage to users or equipment. Copyright© 2004 Microtek International, Inc. All rights reserved Microtek® is a registered trademark of Microtek International, Inc. Macintosh® and Apple® are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. [. . . ] Press the button, then the MENU button to exit the menu. The selected image size icon appears on the LCD screen. You are now ready to shoot. 34 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 capture 3 still images in rapid succession with a single press of the Shutter button. 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. Use the 4-way arrow button to select " " ­ EV Compensation, then select the EV value you require. Press the button, then the MENU button to exit the menu. A selected EV setting icon appears on the LCD screen. Use the 4-way arrow button to select " " ­ Drive Mode, then select the Drive Mode option you require. Press the button, then the MENU button to exit the menu. The selected Drive Mode icon appears on the LCD screen. You are now ready to shoot. Before After 35 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) (Cloudy) (Tungsten) (Fluorescent) Description Adjusts white balance automatically. Use indoors to correct fluorescent bulb illumination. 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. Sharpens the edges of pixels in the image, increasing image clarity. To access the Sharpness setting: 1. Use the 4-way arrow button to " " ­ Sharpness, then select the Sharpness option you require. Press the button, then the MENU button to exit the menu. The selected Sharpness icon appears on the LCD screen. You are now ready to shoot. To access the White Balance setting: 1. Use the 4-way arrow button to select " " ­ White Balance, then select the White Balance option you require. [. . . ] If the DV camera driver does not appear in the list, you must install the DV camera driver from the Microtek CD-ROM. 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. Mac OS cannot find the newly created drive icon (Take-it, Take-it. SD) on the desktop. [. . . ]