Kodak DVC325 User Manual

KODAK DVC325 Digital Video CameraUser’s GuideWIll Be Replaced

6Camera SpecificationsItem SpecificationImaging electronicsImage sensor 640(H) x 480(V) pixels, progressive scan color CCDSensor resolution 640(H) x

7 InstallationInstallationInstallation of the KODAK DVC325 Digital Video Camera involves three short steps:• installing the software• connecting the c

85 Click Install DVC325 Software to install the software.Note: Information on all the software is included on the DVC325 Software CD in the ReadMe fi

9 InstallationConnecting the Camera Once the software is installed on the computer, connect the DVC325 to the computer.Caution: Do not connect the cam

10Camera Mount LocationsThe 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 tr

11Capturing PicturesCapturingPictures andVideosSoftware ApplicationsThe KODAK DVC325 Digital Video Camera package includes these software applications

12PRESTO! VIDEOWORKS SoftwarePRESTO! VIDEOWORKS makes it easy for you to capture, edit, enhance, customize and share video clips and still pictures.

13Capturing PicturesNote: 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 opti

14To launch PRESTO! MR. PHOTO software, 1 Select Start.2 Select Programs.3 Select Presto! Mr. Photo.4 Select Presto! Mr. Photo again. To use the DVC3

15Capturing PicturesMicrosoft NETMEETING SoftwareUse NETMEETING software to hold a video conference with others over the Internet. All participants mu

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16KODAK TWAIN Acquire SoftwareKODAK TWAIN Acquire software acts as an interpreter between the camera and the software applications. It allows them to

17Capturing PicturesAcquiring a Picture Using the DVC325 and the KODAK TWAIN Acquire Software1 Set the Video Size to the desired size.2 Use the Image

18Using Your Own Imaging ApplicationsThe following three steps describe how to use the DVC325 with other TWAIN-compliant applications such as ADOBE P

19Better PicturesTaking BetterPicturesYou can improve the quality of your pictures by following some simple hints about:• Steadiness and Composition•

20LightingFollow these lighting hints to capture quality pictures and videos:• Use adequate amounts of light Lighting conditions vary depending on wa

21 TroubleshootingTroubleshootingand MaintenanceTroubleshooting If you are having problems with your KODAK DVC325 Digital Video Camera, or are having

22Problem Cause SolutionThe camera is not capturing any images. (continued).The USB port may be in conflict with other interfaces. For example, the po

23 TroubleshootingPictures or videos are too dark.There is not enough light or the auto exposure is keying in on a bright area of the scene.• Remove t

24No image appears or the image is just a mix of colors.There is not enough band-width available for the USB bus to transfer video data without errors

25 TroubleshootingMaintenance and SafetyMaintenance• To maintain the performance of your DVC325, avoid exposing it to moisture and extreme temperature

iiiTable of ContentsTable of ContentsPageIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

27 Help and Service Help and ServiceHelp with your KODAK DVC325 Digital Video Camera is available from several sources.• In the Troubleshooting Proble

28Application Software Support CompaniesFor application-specific technical assistance, use the software support contacts listed below.PRESTO! MR. PHO

29 Help and ServiceKODAK Customer SupportIf you have questions concerning the operation of the DVC325, you may speak to a KODAK customer support repre

30Country or Region Help Number FAX NumberItaly 02-696-334-52 44-0-131-458-6962Japan 81-3-5488-2390 81-3-5488-4512 Korea 82-2-708-5400 82-2-708-5500L

31 WarrantyWarranty andRegulatoryInformationWarrantyWarranty Time PeriodKodak warrants the KODAK DVC325 Digital Video Camera (the DVC325) to be free f

32LimitationsWARRANTY SERVICE WILL NOT BE PROVIDED WITHOUT A DATED PROOF OF PURCHASE. PLEASE RETURN THE WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD WITHIN 30 DAYS OF P

33 WarrantyHow to Obtain ServiceTo obtain warranty repair service, contact KODAK service at the phone numbers listed in Chapter 6, Help and Service.Re

34Canadian DOC StatementDOC Class B Compliance—This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital appara

ivTaking Better Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Steadiness and Composition . . . . . . . . .

1IntroductionIntroductionThe KODAK DVC325 Digital Video CameraThe KODAK DVC325 Digital Video Camera packs power, fun, and surprising image quality int

2Package ContentsThe DVC325 package contains the following items.• DVC325 camera with an integrated Universal Serial Bus (USB) cable and a detachable

3IntroductionThe DVC325Camera Part DescriptionShutter Button Press the shutter button to take pictures. You can also take pictures using the software

4Minimum System RequirementsTo use the DVC325, the computer must have the following minimum hardware and software requirements. Additional requiremen

5IntroductionAudio Recording RequirementsIf you are going to use the DVC325 for recording video clips with sound, the computer system must also contai