KodakメーカーDVC325の使用説明書/サービス説明書
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KODAK DVC325 Digital V ideo Camera User ’ s Guide WIll Be Replaced.
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iii T able of Cont ents T able of Content s Page Introducti on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 The KODA K DVC325 D igital V ideo Ca mera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Package Co ntents .
iv Taking Better P ictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Steadi ness an d Compo sition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 9 Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 Introd uction Introduction The KODAK DVC325 Digit al V ideo Camera The KODAK DVC325 Digital V ideo Camera packs power , fun, and surprising image quality into one compact computer camera. The DVC325 is th e easy , fun way to capture and share digital pictures and videos.
2 Package Content s The DVC325 package contains the following items. • DVC325 camera with an integrated Univer sal Serial Bus (USB) cable and a detacha ble base • La pt op mo unt • DVC325 Softwa.
3 Introd uction The DVC325 Camera Part Description Shutter Button Press the shutter button to tak e pictures . Y ou 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.
4 Minimum System Requir ements T o use the DVC3 25, the computer mus t have the foll owing minimum hard ware and software requ irements. Additional requirements are necessary for recording audio and fo r video conferences.
5 Introd uction Audio Recording Requirements If you are going to us e th e DVC325 for record ing video clips with so un d, the computer system must also contain th e following components: • a micro .
6 Camera Specifi cations Item Specifi cation Imagin g elect ronic s Image sen sor 640(H) x 480(V) pi xels, prog ressive scan color CCD Sensor re solu tion 640(H) x 48 0(V) 24 -bit co lo r , 16 .
7 Installation Inst allation Installation of the KODAK DVC325 Digital V ideo Camera involves three sh ort steps : • installing the software • conn ecting the camera • adjusting the mo nit or Ins.
8 5 Click I nstal l D VC 325 S oft ware to install th e so ftware. Note: Information on all the software is included on the DVC3 2 5 Software CD in the ReadMe file or the Help files for each application .
9 Installation Connecting the Cam era Once the software is installed on the com puter , connect the DVC325 to the computer . Caut ion: Do no t connect the camera before installin g th e software T o connect the camera: 1 Connect the camera cable fr om the camera to the USB connection on the computer .
10 Camera Mount Locations The camera can b e used on a laptop or hand-held as well as being attached to a computer , placed on a table or moun ted on a tripod. 1 Rem ove th e det ac ha ble ba se fo r ha n d-h e ld or lapt op mou nt op erat ion. 2 Attach the laptop mo unt to a lapto p PC or moni tor .
11 Capturing P ictures Capturing Pictures and V ideos Software Appl ications The KODAK DVC325 Digital V ideo Camera package includes these software applications: PRESTO! VIDEOWORKS software by NewSoft Inc.
12 PRESTO! VIDEOWORKS Softwar e PRESTO! VIDEOWORKS makes it easy for you to capture, edit, en hance, customize and share video clip s and still pictu res. Y ou can create your ow n home videos , business pr esentatio ns, homework pro jects, and more. Y ou can apply special effects, text cap tions and audio effects.
13 Capturing P ictures Note: If the DVC325 is th e on ly camera on your sys tem or it is the last one you used, it will beco me the defau lt an d the o nly op tion that is displayed . T o capture a still imag e using the DVC3 25 with PRESTO! VIDEOWORKS, 1 Select Capt ure .
14 T o launch PRESTO! MR. PHOTO software, 1 Select Start . 2 Select Programs . 3 Select Presto! M r . Photo . 4 Select Presto! M r . Photo again. T o use the DVC325 with PRESTO ! MR. PHOTO software, 1 Select Input 2 Select Digital Cam era Inpu t Setting 3 Select DVC325 .
15 Capturing P ictures Microsoft NETMEETING Softwar e Use NETMEETING software to ho ld a video conference with o thers over the Internet. All participants must have NETMEETING software installed on their computers and a camer a to “view” the other parties.
16 KODAK TW AIN Acquire Software KODAK TW AIN Acqui re software acts as an interpreter between the camera and the software applications. It allows them to talk to each other . With out the TW AIN Acquire software the DVC325 cannot acquire images with software applications such as PRESTO ! MR.
17 Capturing P ictures Acquiring a Picture Using the DVC325 and the KOD AK TW AIN Acquire Software 1 Set the V ideo Size to the desired size. 2 Use the Image Process sliders to adjust the Brigh tness and Contras t ; or use the automatic set tings . 3 Adjust the Hue and Saturation sliders o r use the automatic adj ustments.
18 Using Y our Own I maging Applications The fol low ing three ste ps des cribe h ow to us e the D V C3 25 with ot her TW AIN-compliant applications such as ADOBE PHOTOSHOP , Microsoft PICTURE IT!, and other ap plications.
19 Better Pictures T aking Better Pictures Y ou can imp rove the quali ty of your p ictures by foll owing some simpl e hints about: • Steadiness and Comp os ition • Lighting • Color balance Steadiness and Composit ion • Mount th e camera on a steady surf ace such as the computer or a desk.
20 Lighting Follow th ese lightin g hints to capture qual ity pictures an d videos: • Use adequate amounts of light Lightin g conditions va ry depending o n wall color , the use o f lamp shades, and many o ther factors. Use the following table f or lighting guid eline s.
21 T roubleshooting T r oubleshooting and Maintenance T roubl eshooting If you are h aving problems with your KODAK DVC325 Dig i tal V ideo Camera, or are ha ving troub le viewing images from your DVC325, refer to th e followin g table for possib le solution s.
22 Pr oblem Cause Solu tion The camera is no t capturing any images. (cont inue d). The U SB port m ay be in conflict with othe r interfaces. F or examp le, the po rt m ay h ave an interrupt leve l conflict with a sound , netwo rk, or graphics c ard. 1 Double-cl ick the System ic on in the cont r ol panel .
23 T roubleshooting Pictur es or vide os are t oo dar k. There is no t enough ligh t or the auto exposure is keyin g in on a br ight area of th e scen e. • Remov e t he light on the subj ect. or • Remo ve an y brig ht light source s from the scene.
24 No image appears or the image is just a mix of colors. There is no t enou gh band-wi d th ava ilabl e for the USB bu s to transfer vide o da ta w ith out errors. 1 Double-cl ick the System ic on on the Contro l Panel. 2 Click the Performance tab. 3 Click the Graphics button.
25 T roubleshooting Maintenance and Safety Maintenance • T o maintain the performance o f your DVC325, avoid ex posing it to moisture and extreme temper atures. • Clean the outside o f the DVC325 by wiping it with a clean, dry cloth. Never use: • Harsh or abrasive cleaners or or ganic solvents on the cam era or any of its parts.
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27 Help and Service Help and Service Help with your KODAK DVC325 Digital V ideo Camera is available from several sour ces. • In the T r oubleshootin g Pr oblems chapter .
28 Applicat ion Software Suppor t Companies For application-specific technical assistance, use the sof tware support contacts listed b e low . PRESTO! MR.
29 Help and Service KODAK Customer Support If you h ave questi ons concerni ng the operati on of th e DVC325, yo u may speak t o a KODAK customer support represen t ative. Have the DVC325 connected to the computer , its serial number read y , and be at the computer with the computer turned on when y ou call.
30 Country or Region Help Number F AX Nu mber Italy 02-69 6-33 4-52 44 -0-1 31-458 -69 62 Japa n 81-3 -5488-2 390 81-3-54 88-451 2 Korea 82-2- 708-5 400 82 -2-7 08-5 500 Latin America 1-305-267-4700 1.
31 Warra nty W arranty and Regulatory Information Wa r r a n t y W arranty T ime Period Kodak warrants the KODAK DVC325 Digital V ideo Camera (the DVC325) to be free from malfuncti ons and defects in both material s and workmanship for one year from the d ate of purchase.
32 Limitations W ARRANTY SER VICE WILL NOT BE PROVIDED WITHOUT A DA TED PROOF OF PURCHASE. PLEASE RETURN THE W ARRANTY REGISTRA TION CARD WITHIN 30 DA YS OF PURCHASE. THIS W ARRANTY BECOMES NULL AND VOID IF YOU F AIL TO P ACK YOUR DVC325 CAMERA IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT P AC KAGING AND DAMAGE OCCUR S DURING PRODUCT SHIPMENT .
33 Warra nty How to Obtain Service T o obtain warranty repair service, contact KODAK service at the phone numbers listed in Chapter 6, Help and Servi ce. Regula tory Infor matio n FCC Compliance and Advisory This device compli es with Part 15 of the FC C Rules.
34 Canadian DO C Stat ement DOC Class B Compliance— This digital apparatus does not exceed the C lass B limit s for radio noise emission s from digi tal apparatus set out in the ra dio inter ference regulati ons of the Can adian Department o f Communicati ons.
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