KODAK DVC325 Digital Video Camera WIll Be Replaced User’s Guide
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Page Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 The KODAK DVC325 Digital Video Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 The DVC325 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Minimum System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Hardware Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Taking Better Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Steadiness and Composition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Color Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Troubleshooting and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction The KODAK DVC325 Digital Video Camera With the DVC325 you get: • Brilliant High-Quality Images With the DVC325 you get still and video captures up to 640 x 480 pixel resolution or up to 30 frames per second. That means you will enjoy smooth video and eyecatching image quality. • The Power of Internet Video Conferences Make Internet video conferences a breeze with bundled Microsoft NETMEETING software and the USB interface.
Package Contents The DVC325 package contains the following items. • DVC325 camera with an integrated Universal Serial Bus (USB) cable and a detachable base • Laptop mount • DVC325 Software CD • User’s Guide • Quick Set Up Guide • Registration/Warranty card Note: Save all packing material in case you need to pack and ship the camera during its warranty period.
The DVC325 Focus Wheel Shutter Button LAPTOP MOUNT TOP VIEW DVC325 Tripod Mount (underside of Detachable Base) Camera Part Description Shutter Button Press the shutter button to take pictures. You can also take pictures using the software applications. Focus Wheel Use the focus wheel to adjust the lens and sharpen the image you are capturing from 4 in. (10.2 cm) to infinity. Turn the focus wheel toward the to focus on a close image.
Minimum System Requirements To use the DVC325, the computer must have the following minimum hardware and software requirements. Additional requirements are necessary for recording audio and for video conferences. Hardware Requirements Processor a 166 MHz Pentium MMX processor or faster Hard disk space 150 MB Display a 16-bit high color display with 800 x 600 resolution Interface port a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Software Requirements Software Windows 95 OSR2.
Audio Recording Requirements If you are going to use the DVC325 for recording video clips with sound, the computer system must also contain the following components: • a microphone • a 16-bit sound system • speakers or headphones Video Conference Requirements • a microphone • a 16-bit sound system • speakers or headphones • a 28.
Camera Specifications Item Imaging electronics Image sensor Sensor resolution Picture resolution Video image resolution Video compression File formats Optics Interface Physical items Video stream format White balance Exposure Minimum illumination Signal-to-Noise ratio Lens Electronic shutter Lens focal length Focus range Field of view ISO equivalent Computer interface and cable Power Power consumption Height x Width x Depth Weight (with the base) Tripod mount Detachable base Laptop mount Operating te
Installation Installation of the KODAK DVC325 Digital Video Camera involves three short steps: • installing the software • connecting the camera • adjusting the monitor Installing the Software To use the DVC325, the following software applications must be installed: • the TWAIN Acquire software • the DVC325 device drivers To install the software: 1 Close all applications that may be running and make certain the camera is not 2 On Windows 95 OSR2.
5 Click Install DVC325 Software to install the software. Note: Information on all the software is included on the DVC325 Software CD in the ReadMe file or the Help files for each application. 6 To install the additional software applications provided on the DVC325 Software CD, repeat steps 1 through 4 and select from the available applications. • PRESTO! VIDEOWORKS software • PRESTO! MR.
Connecting the Camera Once the software is installed on the computer, connect the DVC325 to the computer. Caution: Do not connect the camera before installing the software To connect the camera: 1 Connect the camera cable from the camera to the USB connection on the computer. . USB Connection Camera Cable 2 The computer operating system automatically displays the following message Note: When using Windows 98, you may need to insert the Windows 98 CD into the CD-ROM drive.
Camera Mount Locations The camera can be used on a laptop or hand-held as well as being attached to a computer, placed on a table or mounted on a tripod. 1 Remove the detachable base for hand-held or laptop mount operation. 2 Attach the laptop mount to a laptop PC or monitor. 3 Attach the camera to the mount for added flexibility.
Capturing Pictures and Videos Software Applications The KODAK DVC325 Digital Video Camera package includes these software applications: PRESTO! VIDEOWORKS software by NewSoft Inc. PRESTO! MR. PHOTO software by NewSoft Inc. NETMEETING software by Microsoft Corporation KODAK TWAIN Acquire software ADOBE ACROBAT READER Software Overviews The DVC325 is designed for use with the PRESTO! software applications or NETMEETING software.
PRESTO! VIDEOWORKS Software PRESTO! VIDEOWORKS makes it easy for you to capture, edit, enhance, customize and share video clips and still pictures. You can create your own home videos, business presentations, homework projects, and more. You can apply special effects, text captions and audio effects. To begin, all you have to do is capture a video sequence or a still image with the DVC325. You can combine video sequences, add transition effects, and add audio sequences.
Note: If the DVC325 is the only camera on your system or it is the last one you used, it will become the default and the only option that is displayed. To capture a still image using the DVC325 with PRESTO! VIDEOWORKS, 1 Select Capture. 2 Select Acquire Image -or- 1 Select the camera icon instead of Steps 1 and 2 (Capture and Acquire Image). To capture a Video Sequence, 1 Select View. 2 Select the Video Viewer 1 -orSelect the video camera icon instead of Steps 1 and 2 (View and Video Viewer).
To launch PRESTO! MR. PHOTO software, 1 2 3 4 Select Start. Select Programs. Select Presto! Mr. Photo. Select Presto! Mr. Photo again. To use the DVC325 with PRESTO! MR. PHOTO software, 1 Select Input 2 Select Digital Camera Input Setting 3 Select DVC325. -or- 1 Select the camera icon instead of Steps 1, 2, and 3 (Input, Digital Camera Input Setting, and DVC325).
Microsoft NETMEETING Software Use NETMEETING software to hold a video conference with others over the Internet. All participants must have NETMEETING software installed on their computers and a camera to “view” the other parties. To launch NETMEETING software, 1 Select Start 2 Select NetMeeting. 15 Capturing Pictures To use the DVC325 with NETMEETING software, 1 Click Current Call to display two video windows. 2 Click Play on the My Video window to view your own live video.
KODAK TWAIN Acquire Software KODAK TWAIN Acquire software acts as an interpreter between the camera and the software applications. It allows them to talk to each other. Without the TWAIN Acquire software the DVC325 cannot acquire images with software applications such as PRESTO! MR. PHOTO. TWAIN Acquire software allows you to capture a picture and transfer it to any TWAIN-compliant software application.
“Image Process.” This button offers image adjustments. Each of the Image Process items listed below can be adjusted using a slide bar control or reset to a default. • brightness • contrast • hue • saturation • sharpness • white balance • gamma “Exit.” Use this button to exit from the TWAIN Acquire software. Acquiring a Picture Using the DVC325 and the KODAK TWAIN Acquire Software 1 Set the Video Size to the desired size.
Using Your Own Imaging Applications The following three steps describe how to use the DVC325 with other TWAIN-compliant applications such as ADOBE PHOTOSHOP, Microsoft PICTURE IT!, and other applications. To open the TWAIN Acquire software from another TWAIN-compliant application: 1 Select START, then Programs, then (your application) and open the application. 2 Select TWAIN Source (on many applications this is available from the “File” menu). 3 Select Camera as the source.
You can improve the quality of your pictures by following some simple hints about: • Steadiness and Composition • Lighting • Color balance Steadiness and Composition • Mount the camera on a steady surface such as the computer or a desk. You can also use a standard tripod to keep the camera stable. • Position the subject in the center of the image area.
Lighting Follow these lighting hints to capture quality pictures and videos: • Use adequate amounts of light Lighting conditions vary depending on wall color, the use of lamp shades, and many other factors. Use the following table for lighting guidelines. Good (100 lux) Light Type 100W incandescent 7 ft.* Very Good Excellent (200 lux) (400 lux) 4 ft.* 3 ft.* 40W incandescent 3 ft.* 2 ft.* -- 34W Cool White Deluxe Fluorescent 8 ft.* 5 ft.* 3 ft.
Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution The camera is not No power is coming to capturing any the USB port. images. Refer to the manual for your specific computer. Run the System Setup for the computer immediately after a restart and verify that the USB port is enabled. If you are uncertain how to do this, please contact the computer manufacturer. The camera is not fully plugged into the USB port. • Unplug the camera and then plug it in again.
Problem Cause Solution The camera is not capturing any images. (continued). The USB port may be in 1 conflict with other interfaces. For example, 2 the port may have an interrupt level conflict with a sound, network, or graphics card. 3 Double-click the System icon in the control panel. Click the Device Manager tab and verify that “Universal Serial Bus Controller” is listed. If the Universal Serial Bus Controller is not listed, the USB port is not enabled.
Pictures or videos There is not enough light • Remove the light on the subject. are too dark. or the auto exposure is or keying in on a bright area • Remove any bright light sources of the scene. from the scene. Decrease the amount of light in the scene. Pictures or Videos There is not enough are noisy or light. grainy. • Increase the light on the subject. or • Select a Finished Size for the pictures or videos which is smaller than the maximum available. The image has strange coloring.
No image appears or the image is just a mix of colors. There is not enough 1 band-width available for the USB bus to transfer 2 video data without errors. 3 Double-click the System icon on the Control Panel. Click the Performance tab. Click the Graphics button. 4 Move the Hardware Acceleration slider to the left to reduce the amount of acceleration. 5 Reboot the computer and try the camera again.
Problem Cause Solution The video appears The CPU in the • Change to a lower frame rate. to be “dropping” computer is not powerful or or losing frames. enough for the selected • Close some software applications to camera mode. free up memory and CPU power. or • On the “Camera Setup” window, set the Finished Size for videos to 160 x 120. The CPU in the • Change to a higher frame rate.
Help and Service Help with your KODAK DVC325 Digital Video Camera is available from several sources. • In the Troubleshooting Problems chapter. • The place where you purchased the camera • Online services • FAX information • The application software companies • KODAK customer support Online Services Web contacts for Kodak are: http://www.kodak.
Application Software Support Companies For application-specific technical assistance, use the software support contacts listed below. PRESTO! MR. PHOTO software and PRESTO! VIDEOWORKS software • U.S.A. NewSoft America Inc. 4113 Clipper Court Fremont, CA 94538 Tel: 510-445-8606 FAX: 510-445-8601 Technical Support Hot Line: 1-510-445-8616 e-mail: tech@newsoftinc.com web (NewSoft Support page): http://www.newsoftinc.com/nsiweb/support/ support.
KODAK Customer Support If you have questions concerning the operation of the DVC325, you may speak to a KODAK customer support representative. Have the DVC325 connected to the computer, its serial number ready, and be at the computer with the computer turned on when you call. Use the number listed below for your location. To obtain warranty repair service, contact your local KODAK representative at the same numbers listed below. U.S. and Canada—call toll free, 1-888-375-6325, between the hours of 9:00 a.m.
Country or Region Help Number FAX Number Italy 02-696-334-52 44-0-131-458-6962 Japan 81-3-5488-2390 81-3-5488-4512 Korea 82-2-708-5400 82-2-708-5500 Latin America 1-305-267-4700 1-305-267-4780 Lebanon 961-1-883822 961-1-881726 Malaysia 60-3-757-2722 60-3-755-5919 Mexico 52-5-449-4300 52-5-449-4400 Middle East 971-4-444-910 971-4-447-059 Netherlands 020-346-9372 44-0-131-458-6962 New Zealand 0800-500-135 64-9-302-8637 Norway 23-16-21-33 44-0-131-458-6962 Panama 52-3-678-6
Warranty and Regulatory Information Warranty Warranty Time Period Kodak warrants the KODAK DVC325 Digital Video Camera (the DVC325) to be free from malfunctions and defects in both materials and workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. Warranty Repair Coverage This warranty will be honored within the geographical location that the product was purchased.
Limitations WARRANTY SERVICE WILL NOT BE PROVIDED WITHOUT A DATED PROOF OF PURCHASE. PLEASE RETURN THE WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD WITHIN 30 DAYS OF PURCHASE. THIS WARRANTY BECOMES NULL AND VOID IF YOU FAIL TO PACK YOUR DVC325 CAMERA IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT PACKAGING AND DAMAGE OCCURS DURING PRODUCT SHIPMENT.
How to Obtain Service To obtain warranty repair service, contact KODAK service at the phone numbers listed in Chapter 6, Help and Service. Regulatory Information FCC Compliance and Advisory 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.
Canadian DOC Statement DOC Class B Compliance—This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
