Kodak DVC323 Digital Camera User Manual
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1. Kodak Digital Science DVC323 Digital Video camera Camera User s Guide All rights are reserved No section of this manual may be photocopied reproduced translated to another language stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form without the prior written consent of Eastman Kodak Company The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice Eastman Kodak Company makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this written material Eastman Kodak Company assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this document Kodak Digital Science and the ds monogram are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company Table of Contents F Chapter Page S Getting Started A 1 1 S Package Contents sicie ea e by E n tee AN 1 2 e Your DVC323 Camer a ve cat e iee es 1 3 3 Camera Ae 1 4 S System Requirements rs ee eee ee 1 6 i Minimum System Requirements usura 1 6 Additional Requirements for Recording Audio 1 7 Additional Requirements for Videoconferencing 1 8 Installing Your DVC323 Garner 1 8 ULE EUDEN USUA 2 1 Connecting Your DVC323 Camera u u 3 1 Universal Serial Bus USB Connection assa 3 1 Monitor Adjustment ss s 0 0 00 cee e 3 2 Capturing Pictures and Videos ausa 4 1 COMPOSITION ye zart aces Ret part rat Gat kur aiar tara 4 1 IGsh ng iso ue cere E CNET UNS NE e E KE KEA Kra 4 2 Adjusting ASUARAN 4 3 Viewing the2. v v Change to a lower frame rate High sharpness on the Video Settings window On the PictureWorks Live Camera menu change the window size to Small Close some software applications to free up memory and or CPU power Captured videos appear slower than expected or are dropping frames W The CPU in your computer is not powerful enough for the selected camera mode W The camera is set to a low frame rate v Change to a lower frame rate High sharpness on the Video Settings window On the PictureWorks Live Camera menu change the window size to Small On the Camera Setup window set the Finished Size for videos to 160 x 120 Exit PictureWorks Live so that you are not trying to play back a video while previewing live video from your camera When you play back the recorded video without the camera running the video should play back smoother When switching between Video and Still mode in PictureWorks Live the display image looks different When using PictureWorks Live the camera will always change to High Quality mode when switched from Video to Still mode Manually change the quality setting on the Camera Setup window S N S Ew S x N ea gt e Q S DO Getting Help Help with your Kodak Digital Science DVC323 Digital Video camera DVC323 camera is available from a number of resources W in Troubl
3. Se Warranty 1 Limitations WARRANTY SERVICE WILL NOT BE PROVIDED WITHOUT 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 DVC323 CAMERA IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT PACKAGING AND DAMAGE OCCURS DURING PRODUCT SHIPMENT THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND KODAK S CONTROL SERVICE OR PARTS TO CORRECT PROBLEMS RESULTING FROM THE USE OF ATTACHMENTS ACCESSORIES OR ALTERATIONS NOT MARKETED BY KODAK SERVICE REQUIRED AS THE RESULT OF UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS OR SERVICE MISUSE ABUSE FAILURE TO FOLLOW KODAK S OPERATING MAINTENANCE OR REPACKAGING INSTRUCTIONS OR FAILURE TO USE ITEMS SUPPLIED BY KODAK SUCH AS ADAPTERS AND CABLES KODAK MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS IMPLIED OR OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE FOR THIS EQUIPMENT OR SOFTWARE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT WITHOUT CHARGE ARE KODAK S ONLY OBLIGATION UNDER THIS WARRANTY KODAK WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY SPECIAL CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE PURCHASE USE OR IMPROPER FUNCTIONING OF THIS EQUIPMENT REGARDLESS OF THE CAUSE SUCH DAMAGES FOR WHICH KODAK WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF REVENUE OR PROFIT DOWNTIME COSTS LOSS OF USE OF THE EQUIPMENT COST OF ANY SUBSTITUTE EQUIPMENT FACILITIES OR SERVICES OR CLAIMS OF YOUR CUSTOMERS FOR SUCH
4. coloring In extreme low light or bright light or changing lighting conditions the Auto White Balance can fail to provide the best results W If the Auto White Balance does not correct itself within 30 seconds adjust the Hue slider on the Video Settings window to correct the colors W Click on Restore Defaults on the PictureWorks Live Camera Setup window Exposure and Color tab This will reset the color balance settings V Select one of the preset color balance settings incandescent fluorescent or daylight V Adjust the Hue slider to J provide the best color Viewfinder image is too light or too dark When moving the camera between extreme low light and extreme bright light the Auto Exposure may fail to provide the best results If the Auto Exposure does not correct itself within 30 seconds adjust the exposure manually by adjusting the brightness slider on the Video Settings window To return to Auto Exposure mode click on the Auto Exposure check box S N S Ew S x ios Ea gt e Q S DO Problem When using a third party video application the video frame rate appears slower than with the Kodak TWAIN Cause Your DVC323 Camera is compatible with software that uses the Video for Windows VFW interface for video Solution The Kodak TWAIN and PictureWorks Live software have been optimized to work best with your DVC323 Ca
5. installed on your personal computer you are ready to connect your DVC323 camera to your computer Universal Serial Bus USB Connection Follow these steps to connect your DVC323 camera to your computer l Connect the camera cable from the camera to the USB connection on your computer USB Connection Camera Cable 2 View the message Unknown device Searching for file Windows 95 automatically displays this message when it detects the camera 3 Wait until Windows 95 loads the necessary drivers and the Unknown device message disappears After you connect the camera to your computer the camera will be in video mode Q EN ie M Q S z S S 3 1 Monitor Adjustment You may need to adjust the display settings for your monitor to view pictures from the DVC323 camera 1l Double click on the My Computer icon 2 Double click on the Control Panel icon 3 Double click on the Display icon to view the Display Properties window Display Properties Screen Saver Appearance Plus seins 4 4 Click on the Settings tab 3 2 Display Properties In the Color Palette field select 16 bit 65536 Colors or 24 bit True Color or 16777216 Colors In the Desktop Area field select 800 by 600 pixels or greater Click on the OK button S D O E Q im D S 3 3 Capturing Pictures and
6. the DVC 323 installer which will tell you if you need a different version of the USB driver software on your computer USB port is not enabled Refer to the manual for your specific computer Enter the CMOS Setup for your computer immediately after a restart and make sure the USB port is enabled USB port may be conflicting with other interfaces For example an interrupt level conflict with a sound network or graphics card 1 Double click on the System icon in the control panel 2 Click on the Device Manager tab and make sure Universal Serial Bus Controller is listed 3 If the controller is not listed the USB port is not enabled in the CMOS Setup Refer to the manual for your specific computer 4 If the controller is listed with a there is a problem with the USB port Select Properties to see what the problem is and then contact your computer vendor LED never lights No power to USB port Refer to the manual for your specific computer Enter the CMOS Setup for your computer immediately after a restart and make sure the USB port is enabled Problem LED stays lit Cause Camera is not working properly Solution v v Unplug the camera and then plug it in again Reboot your computer with the camera plugged in Unable to connect camera message appears Camera driver file is missing or corrupted v v v Unplug the camera and th
7. the videoconferencing software application to activate your video camera adjustments 4 7 Printing Your Pictures When printing your captured pictures we recommend using Kodak Inkjet Snapshot paper Snapshot Paper is designed to work with most inkjet printers to produce clearer crisper and more detailed images ES The 4x 6in Snapshot Paper is only available for inkjet printers Do not use Snapshot Paper with laser printers Before you print with Snapshot Paper you may need to V Rotate the picture so it is in portrait layout V Resize the picture so the image is smaller than the Snapshot paper For example when the image is in portrait layout try setting the image to 4 5 inches tall and 3 4 inches wide v Adjust your printer as directed on the Kodak Inkjet Snapshot Paper Getting Started sheet This will produce the best quality prints 4 8 Troubleshooting Problems General Maintenance and Safety S v To keep from damaging your Kodak Digital Science DVC323 Digital Video camera DVC323 camera avoid exposing it to moisture and extreme temperatures v Never touch the lens with your finger V Clean the outside of the DVC323 camera by wiping it with a clean dry cloth N S S S Erre Q ea gt S Q E DO US Never use harsh or abrasive cleaners or organic solvents on the camera or any of its parts Ki Never disassemble or touch the inside of the DVC323 camera This will void yo
8. 323 software A USB hardware Contact your computer vendor for malfunction occurred help 5 2 Error Description Code _ of Error Cause Solution 2 OutofMemory The computer doesn t Add RAM to your computer meet the minimum RAM requirements There are too many Close some software applications applications running or application windows Other Restart your computer and check for viruses Run SCANDISK to check for corrupted files 3 Unknown Error The operating system If the camera was previously and drivers are not operating properly unplug the properly configured camera and re install the DVC323 software There is a hardware Contact your computer vendor for problem with the USB help 4 OCX not The OCX is not Unplug the camera and re install Registered or registered or cannot be the DVC323 software Missing found 5 3 S N S Ew S x N Ea gt S Q a DO Solving Camera Problems If you are having problems with your camera or are having trouble viewing images from your camera refer to the information in the following table for possible solutions Problem LED blinks slowly Cause Computer does not detect the camera Solution v Unplug the camera and plug it in again W Reboot the computer with the camera plugged in Wrong USB driver software is installed on your computer Run
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10. DAMAGES Depending on your geographical location some limitations and exclusions may not apply Warranty 2 Application Support For application specific support contact your reseller systems integrator software manufacturer or dealer How to Obtain Service Visit us on the Internet at http www kodak com Please refer to the Kodak Customer Support section in Chapter 6 of this user s guide for the support hotline designated to your location When returning a DVC323 camera for repair the unit shall be packed in its original packing materials A problem report should also be enclosed with the equipment If the original packaging has been discarded or is not available packing will be at the owner s expense The repaired or replaced unit will be shipped from Kodak within five business days from the date of the DVC323 camera receipt at the service center Unless a specific Kodak warranty is communicated to the purchaser in writing by a Kodak company no other warranty or liability exists beyond the information contained above even though defect damage or loss may be caused by negligence or other act To obtain warranty repair service contact your local Kodak representative at the phone numbers listed on pages 6 2 and 6 3 of this manual AJUDIADN Se Warranty 3 Regulatory Information FCC Compliance and Advisory This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the followi
11. Frame rates may be lower if other USB devices are attached to the bus When taking pictures of moving objects select Stop Action to limit the shutter speed to 1 40 second maximum and reduce motion blur 4 6 Adjusting Your Camera for Videoconferencing Several videoconferencing software applications do not allow you to enhance the video image settings directly As shown in the previous section you can adjust the image quality attributes brightness zoom hue etc for your camera on Kodak s Video Settings window If you experience video display problems with your videoconferencing software application your software may only support one image size or format You can select the image format that is supported by your videoconferencing application by following these steps d E z 3 a Re S amp N S a 1 Click on the Start button on your computer taskbar 2 Select Programs 3 Select KODAK DVC323 4 Select DVC323 Video Setup to view the Video Settings window Video Settings x Settings Image Format Camera Controls 5 Click on the Image Format tab Select an available image format for this device 6 If your videoconferencing software only supports one wi EST Hem image size or format select the Format from the list of Si aame Bitdepth 12 x Ge avallable formats Format Compressed vuv 7 Click on OK to save your adjustments on the Video Settings window 8 Restart
12. Software User s Guide 1 2 Your DVC323 Camera LED Shutter Button Q TE Lens os GA Dew S amp a Detachable Base Tripod Mount Camera Part Description Shutter Button Use your mouse and the software application or the shutter button to take pictures and record videos LED When you plug the camera into your computer the LED blinks until Red indicator the computer turns the camera on When you take a picture the LED light blinks When you record a video the LED stays on until you stop recording If the LED blinks continuously the computer is not communicating with the camera See the troubleshooting section of this manual for help Focus Wheel Use the focus wheel to adjust the lens and sharpen the image you are capturing from 5 12 7cm to infinity Move the wheel toward to focus on a close image or toward m to focus on an image at a distance Detachable Base Remove the base for hand held or tripod camera operation Tripod Mount Attach the camera to a tripod for added stability 1 3 Camera Specifications Specification Description Imaging Image Sensor Kodak manufactured 640 H x 480 V pixels Electronics interline transfer progressive scan color CCD with square pixels Photo Resolution 640 H x 480 V 24 bit color 16 7 million colors Picture Resolution Stills 320 x 240 640 x 480 pixe
13. Turn Auto White Balance on again This procedure re initializes Auto White Balance with a neutral scene The white balance should remain the same when the white paper is removed 4 5 d En z 3 a Re S E hy S a Exposure The software has automatic and manual exposure control options When Auto Exposure is selected on the Video Settings window the software adjusts the brightness You can use the manual mode to adjust the brightness If you adjust the brightness manually you will have to adjust the brightness each time the lighting conditions change Shutter Speed The shutter speed is determined by your software s video setting Use the information in the following table to select the best frame rate for your particular need For example for low light conditions select a slower shutter speed range set Zoom at Wide and Quality at High on the Video Settings window Max Frame Zoom Quality Rate Shutter Speed Setting Setting Frames Per Sec Range Wide High Best 12 1 120 1 12 sec 42 Medium Better 20 1 120 1 20 sec Low Good 28 1 120 1 28 sec Normal High Best 10 1 120 1 10 sec 30 Medium Better 20 1 120 1 20 sec Low Good 30 1 120 1 30 sec Telephoto High Best 10 1 120 1 10 sec 20 Medium Better 20 1 120 1 20 sec Low Good 30 1 120 1 30 sec The maximum frame rates apply when 6Mbit second USB bandwidth is available
14. Video Settings window 00 4 3 Color Balance Sd EA Ek a EEUU BER wk urr oe E 4 5 Auto White Balance u z 4 5 EXpOSUte gua ga E dae pe Ee FE duce dapes 4 6 Shutter Speed AEA 4 6 Adjusting Your Camera for Videoconferencing 4 7 Printing Your Pictures 0 0 0 cece eee eee ee 4 8 Troubleshooting Problems sseseeee e 5 1 General Maintenance and Safety 0 0 eese 5 1 Cleaning the BARE 5 1 Running Diagnostics AE 5 2 Solving Camera Problems 0 00 00 c eee eee eee eee 5 4 Getting Help cono v he el Seto He SE EES C NUe PEN Oe 6 1 Online ServiCes isse rese RES RERUM S FEBR elle bua 6 1 UEU 6 1 Kodak Customer Support ANA 6 2 Warranty amp Regulatory Information W 1 Warranty Time Period A W 1 Warranty Repair RSA RAE W 1 Limitations zs ruo EE SEO ER IE EE a UR E TE Ta W 2 Application Support u z W 3 How to Obtain Service A W 3 Regulatory Information 0 0 0 eee eee eee W 4 FCC Compliance and Advisory u z W 4 Canadian DOC Statement 0 00 0 eee eee W 4 Important Safety Instructions 00 00 0000 00 W 5 Getting Started Congratulations on purchasing your new Kodak Digital Science DVC323 Digital Video camera DVC323 camera Using your new DVC323 camera and the right software you can easily VY Capture still pictures or record video clips with sound using Picture
15. Videos d En z 3 a Re S amp N S a Your Kodak Digital Science DVC323 Digital Video camera DVC323 camera will take good pictures in your home or office just by connecting it to your computer You can take even better pictures by following some simple hints for v Composition v Lighting v Color balance v Auto white balance v Exposure v Shutter speed v Videoconference camera adjustment Composition v Hold the camera steady in your hand place it on a stable surface or use a tripod V Position the subject in the center of the image area 4 1 Lighting Follow these lighting hints to capture quality pictures and videos v Use plenty of light Since lighting conditions vary depending on wall color the use of lamp shades and many other factors refer to the following table for some guidelines Good Very Good Excellent Light Type 100 lux 200 lux 400 lux 100W incandescent 7 ft 4 ft 3 ft 40W incandescent 3 ft 2 ft 34W Cool White Deluxe Fluorescent 8 ft 5 ft 3 ft move it closer to the subject This is the recommended distance when pointing a desk lamp with a reflector and no shade at the subject If you use another type of lamp V Place the lights behind and near the camera so they shine toward the subject v Do not mix light types for example fluorescent and incandescent or incandescent and daylight Y Avoid aim
16. Works Live software v Send multimedia greeting cards to friends and family using Kodak Digital Science Picture Easy or PictureWorks Live software v Hold a videoconference using Microsoft NetMeeting by Microsoft Corporation or CU SeeMe by White Pine Software Inc You can communicate with one or more people and send video audio text or graphics as you participate in a class a business meeting or a chat with friends or family Q Q E oS GA E KZ Q Q v Capture catalog and share still images over the Kodak Picture Network using Kodak Digital Science Picture Easy software VY Add annotations and diagrams to an image using Imaging for Windows by Eastman Software V Capture time based still pictures for Web pages or area security v Distort images using Kai s Power GOO SE by MetaTools v Import still images into photo imaging software using the TWAIN Acquire Module v Edit videos using your favorite video editing software and the device driver for Microsoft Video For Windows software 1 1 Package Contents The DVC323 package contains the following items VY DVC323 camera with integrated Universal Serial Bus USB cable and detachable base W This Camera User s Guide v Quick setup card v Registration warranty card If you purchased the DVC323 camera by itself and not as part of a computer system the DVC323 package should also include the following items VY DVC323 Software CD W
17. bit second USB bandwidth is available Frame rates may be lower if other Isochronous USB devices are operating through the bus 1 5 Q Q oS GA E KZ Q a System Requirements Minimum System Requirements Your computer must be equipped with the following components in order to use the DVC323 camera VW Personal computer with a Universal Serial Bus USB and a Pentium or equivalent Processor v Windows 95 system software Version 4 00 950B or later Most Pentium MMX Computers are shipped with Version 4 00 950B or later If you have a non MMX Pentium Computer check the system properties to determine which version of Windows 95 you are running l Right click on the My Computer icon 2 Click on Properties System Properties A View the System field to determine the version of Windows 95 General Device Manager Hardware Profiles Performance System Microsoft Windows 95 4 00 950 B Registered to Computer IBM Personal Computer Pentium r 48 0MB RAM v CD ROM drive v Minimum of 16 MB of available RAM 1 6 v 13 MB of available hard disk space for the required software 10 MB for PictureWorks Live 3 MB for drivers DVC323 Device Driver OCX and the TWAIN Acquire Module To determine the amount of free space on your hard disk 1 Right click on the My Computer icon 2 Click on Explore A View the Free Space for your hard disk E Expl
18. e camera adjustments you just made Color Balance The software has automatic and manual color balance options When Auto White Balance is selected on the Video Settings window the software automatically adjusts the colors for the current lighting conditions If the resulting color is not satisfactory you can manually adjust the color balance in two ways V If the light source is consistent move the hue slider on the Video Settings window until the image looks correct v If the light source is changing select one of the preset color balance settings for the common light sources incandescent fluorescent or daylight Then adjust the hue slider until the image looks correct Refer to Chapter 2 in the DVC323 Software User s Guide for information about adjusting the camera settings while using PictureWorks Live If your light source is unusual the hue slider and preset values may not be correct Follow the procedure for adjusting the Auto White Balance in the next section Auto White Balance If the Auto White Balance control has trouble selecting the correct balance for a scene complete the following procedure l Place a plain white sheet of paper in front of the camera so that the paper is the only object in the scene Make sure the light on the paper is the same as the light on the scene 2 Turn off Auto White Balance on the Video Settings window and select one of the predefined lighting situations 3
19. en plug it in again Reboot your computer with the camera connected Un install the DV C323 software and then re install it Still pictures are blurry The subject is moving too fast for the shutter speed the camera is being moved while taking the picture or the manual focus is set incorrectly v Rotate the focus wheel on the camera until the image is sharp To see more detail select High in the Quality field on the Video Settings window see Chapter 4 If inlow light place the camera in its base and on a stable surface Start recording the video by using the mouse and the software application instead of pressing the shutter button on the camera Make sure the subject is not moving rapidly If in normal or bright light select Fast shutter speed on the Video Settings window This will limit the shutter speed to a stop action setting to allow you to capture moving subjects with less motion blur and allow hand held use of the camera and use of the shutter button with much less camera shake S N S S x ios ea gt e Q S DO Problem Pictures Videos are dark Cause There is not enough light or the auto exposure is keying on a bright area of the scene Solution v v v Increase the light on the subject Remove any bright light sources from the scene Select a High sharpness low frame rate video mode on the Video S
20. eshooting Problems Chapter 5 WY your place of purchase v World Wide Web v product information by fax from Kodak v technical support Online Services Contact Kodak via ON World Wide Web http www kodak com go dvc America Online keyword KODAK CompuServe GO KODAK djaH Faxed Information Kodak offers automated support for digital imaging products and services Product information can be faxed to you by calling U S 1 800 508 1531 Canada 1 800 295 5531 Europe 44 131 458 6962 U K 44 0 131 458 6962 6 1 Kodak Customer Support If you have questions concerning the operation of the DVC323 camera you may speak to a Kodak customer support representative Have the DVC323 camera connected to your computer its serial number ready and be at your computer when you call U S and Canada call toll free 1 888 375 6325 between the hours of 9 00 a m and 8 00 p m Eastern Standard Time Monday through Friday Outside the U S and Canada call the Kodak Digital Imaging Support Centre toll free number on the following pages that is associated with your location In Europe you can also call the U K toll line 44 131 458 6714 between the hours of 09 00 and 17 00 GMT CET Monday through Friday Country Help number Fax Argentina 54 1 808 300 54 1 808 3328 Australia 1 800 674 831 61 3 9353 2488 Austria 0 660 7348 44 131 458 6962 Belgium 0800 72247 44 131 458 6962 Brazil 0 800 15 0000 55 12
21. ettings window Select Wide in the Zoom field for the slowest shutter speed If using the Center Weighted exposure setting make sure the subject is in the center of the display window If a bright object is in the center of the window the rest of the scene will be darkened when the camera attempts to expose the bright object properly Pictures Videos are too light Camera is set improperly for use in bright light or auto exposure is keying on a dark area of the scene Decrease the amount of light in the scene Select Fast shutter speed on the Video Settings window to take pictures and videos in bright outdoor light If using the Center Weighted exposure setting make sure the subject is in the center of the display window If a dark object is in the center of the window the rest of the scene will be lightened when the camera attempts to expose the dark object properly Problem Pictures Videos are noisy or grainy Cause Not enough light Solution WV Increase the light on the subject V Selecta High sharpness low frame rate on the Video Settings window W On the PictureWorks Live Camera Setup window set the Shutter Speed to Normal to allow for slower shutter speeds for taking pictures and videos indoors W Select a Finished Size for the pictures or videos which is smaller than the maximum available Viewfinder image has a strange
22. etup Type the name of a program folder or document and Windows will open it for you Open z Iv Ronm separate Memon Space Cancel Browse For example d setup 2 1 6 Click OK to display the DVC323 Digital Video camera screen 7 Click on Install to display the DVC323 Digital Video Camera Software Install Options screen ES Click on Show Me Goodies to view information about the demo software such as CU SeeMe included in the e Se Goodies folder on the Software CD 8 Click on Install DVC323 DVC323 Digital Video Camera Software and follow the instructions that are displayed on the screen Software Install Options 9 Remove the DVC323 Software CD from your CD ROM drive The following software applications are installed with the DVC323 Software V Kai s Power GOO SE v PictureWorks Live V TWAIN You must repeat the installation procedure and select a different installation option in Step 8 to install Microsoft NetMeeting or Picture Easy Once you have installed the DVC323 Software follow the instructions in the next chapter for Connecting Your DVC323 Camera to your personal computer For instructions on using the software with your DVC323 camera or un installing the software refer to the DVC323 Software User s Guide 2 2 Connecting Your DVC323 Camera Once software for using the Kodak Digital Science DVC323 Digital Video camera DVC323 camera is
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24. ing the camera at bright lights or windows 4 2 Adjusting Your Camera Settings You can adjust the following image quality settings for your camera to achieve the most pleasing video image v Color Balance VY Auto White Balance v Exposure v Shutter Speed d En z 3 a Re S amp N S a Viewing the Video Settings Window Follow these steps to view the Video Settings window Then follow the recommendations for adjusting the color balance auto white balance exposure and shutter speed in the following sections You can also adjust the settings when using some software applications like PictureWorks Live ES There is no preview window to show the effect of your changes to the current settings You must restart your software application to verify the adjustments Click on the Start button on your computer taskbar Select Programs Select KODAK DVC323 A U N m Select DVC323 Video Setup to view the Video Settings window 4 3 44 adjust the Color Balance attributes Witte balance sharpness 6 Click on the Camera Controls tab to v Turn Auto White Balance on or off VY Turn Auto Exposure on or off Y Select the Shutter Speed Adjust the settings according to the recommendations in the following sections Click on the OK button to save all your adjustments on the Video Settings window Restart your software application to activate th
25. ls 24 bit color Video 160 x 120 320 x 240 352 x 288 CIF 176 x 144 QCIF Video Frame Rate Telephoto 10 to 30 frames per second Normal 10 to 30 frames per second Wide Angle 12 to 28 frames per second Signal to Noise Ratio 53 db before A D conversion Video Output Gamma 0 45 Video Color Format YUV 9 bits or 12 bits per pixel Still Color Format RGB 24 bits per pixel White Balance and Automatic with a software option to adjust Exposure manually Optics Lens Kodak manufactured 3 element 6 2mm focal length lens with f 2 5 aperture Digital Zoom and Telephoto 20 Field of View Normal 30 Wide Angle 42 Focus Manual 5 12 7cm to infinity Electronic Shutter Variable speed between 1 500 and 1 10 second with stop action and normal settings Interface Computer Interface Universal Serial Bus USB interface Version and Cable 1 0 with 9 8 3m cable Power USB interface supplies power 500mA 5V supplied through USB cable Dimensions Height 2 5 6 35cm Width 2 0 5 1cem Depth 5 12 7cm Weight Without the base 7 oz 227 g With the base 10 oz 284 g 1 4 Operating Environment Specification Description Temperature 40 to 104 F 4 4 C to 40 C Humidity Cold 40 F 15 5 RH Hot 104 F 76 5 RH Altitude Low Temperature 8 000 ft at 49 F 15 5 RH High Temperature 8 000 ft at 86 F 20 5 RH The frame rates apply when 6M
26. mera The available frame rates using the party video application Auto Exposure or Auto White Balance appear slower than with the Kodak TWAIN driver or PictureWorks Live compatible with software that uses the Video for Windows VFW interface for video devices driver or PictureWorks devices camera as a standard VFW device Live with other software will be reduced due to an effect of the VFW interface When using a third Your DVC323 Camera is The Kodak TWAIN and PictureWorks Live software have been optimized to work best with your DVC323 Camera Since frame rates drop when operating in VFW mode Auto Exposure and Auto White Balance operate more slowly Video viewfinder has no image or the image is just a mix of colors Not enough band width available for USB bus to transfer video data without errors 1 Double click on the System icon on the Control Panel 2 Click on the Performance tab Click on the Graphics button Move the Hardware Acceleration slider to the left to reduce the amount of acceleration 5 Reboot your computer and try your camera again You may also want to contact your PCI card manufacturer to make sure you have the latest driver for the card and that the card is fully Windows 95 compliant Problem Video display appears to be dropping frames Cause The CPU in your computer is not powerful enough for the selected camera mode Solution
27. n provided with the product or specified additional components or accessories elsewhere defined to be used with the installation of the product they must be used in order to ensure compliance with FCC regulation 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 Obervation des normes Class B Le pr sent appareil num rique n met pas de bruits radio lectriques d passant les limites applicables aux appareils num riques de la Classe B prescrites dans les r glements sur le brouillage redio lectrique dict s par le Minist re des Communications du Canada Warranty 4 Important Safety Instructions When using your DVC323 camera always follow these basic safety precautions v Read and understand all instructions before using your camera v To reduce the risk of electric shock Do not immerse the digital video camera in water or any other liquid Do not disassemble the digital video camera Take it to a qualified service person when service or repair work is required Incorrect reassembly of the camera can cause electric shock when the camera is used later V If you notice smoke or a strange smell coming from the digital video camera immediately disconnect the USB cable from your computer US Use of controls adjustme
28. ng 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 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 or 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 1 reorient or relocate the receiving antenna 2 increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver 3 connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected 4 consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for additional suggestions Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Where shielded interface cables have bee
29. nts or procedures other than those specified herein may result in exposure to shock or electrical mechanical hazards AJUDIADN Se Warranty 5
30. oring My Computer File Edit View Tools Help AI Folders Contents of My Computer Dea EIL e e E My Computer 93 Floppy A 34 Inch Floppy Disk 3 Floppy A 3 C Local Disk ka e C CD ROM Disc E a 0 Control Panel System Folder Control Panel KOEN GO System Folder aa Pri Printers S Dial up Networking System Folder B e Network Neighborhood Gy Recycle Bin e My Briefcase Q ON gt DO EO c S EO c GO a v Additional hard disk space for the software applications you choose to install 6 MB for Kai s Power GOO SE 18 MB for Picture Easy 5 MB for Microsoft NetMeeting v 256 color VGA display 800 x 600 resolution 16 bit color or better is recommended Additional Requirements for Recording Audio If you are going to use the DV C323 camera for recording video clips with sound your computer system must also contain the following components v Microphone v 16 bit sound system V Speakers or headphones 1 7 Additional Requirements for Videoconferencing If you are going to use the DVC323 camera for videoconferencing your computer system must also contain the following components v Microphone v 16 bit sound system v Speakers or headphones v Network connection for H 323 network type conferencing TCP IP winsock compliant network connection 28 8 Kbps or better modem Ethernet or ISDN connection v Telephone connection for H 324 dialup ty
31. pe conferencing H 324 compliant software and recommended modem Installing Your DVC323 Camera If you purchased your DVC323 camera by itself not bundled with a computer system you must install the software from the DVC323 Software CD before connecting the camera to your personal computer Follow the instructions for Installing the Software in the next chapter before connecting the camera to your personal computer If you purchased your DVC323 camera as part of a computer system software for using the camera should already be installed on your new personal computer Follow the instructions in Chapter 3 for Connecting Your DVC 323 Camera to your personal computer 1 8 Installing the Software If you purchased your Kodak Digital Science DVC323 Digital Video camera DVC323 camera by itself not bundled with a computer system you must install the software that is on the DVC323 Software CD onto your personal computer before you connect the camera 1 Close all applications that may be running on your personal computer 2 Place the DVC323 Software CD into your CD ROM drive ES Tf Auto Run is turned on in Windows 95 the first install window automatically appears within a few seconds Go to step 6 2 A 3 Click on the Start button on your computer taskbar S 4 Click on Run to display the Run window Q 5 Inthe Open field type the letter of 3 the drive that contains the CD and then type s
32. ur warranty and could result in electrical shock Cleaning the Lens Blow gently on the lens to remove dust and dirt Moisten the lens by breathing lightly on it Wipe the lens gently with a soft lint free cloth or an untreated lens cleaning tissue EX Do not use cleaning solutions unless they are designed specifically for camera lenses Do not wipe the camera lens with chemically treated eyeglass lens tissue because it may scratch the lens 5 1 Running Diagnostics If you are having problems with your DVC323 camera run the diagnostic software to determine if there is a Kodak driver problem cO Ui b Ww bk m Close all applications that may be running on your computer Click on the Start button on your computer taskbar Click on Programs Click on KODAK DVC323 Click on DVC323 Diagnostic Wait until the diagnostic software finishes and displays one of the following two symbols v Green smiling face the diagnostics ran successfully and did not find any errors V Frowning face and an error code refer to the following table for a possible solution to the problem Error Description Code _ of Error Cause Solution 1 Camera Open The camera is not Check the camera connection to Failure connected the USB port on your computer The camera driver is not Unplug the camera and re install installed the DVC323 software The USB driver is not Unplug the camera and re install installed the DVC
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