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Kodak Digital Science™
DVC323 Digital Video camera
Camera User’s Guide
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Table of Contents Table of Contents Chapter-Page Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2 Your DVC323 Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3 Camera Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4 System Requirements . . .
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Troubleshooting Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1 General Maintenance and Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1 Cleaning the Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1 Running Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-2 Solving Camera Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Getting Started 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: ✔ Capture still pictures or record video clips with sound using PictureWorks 1 Live software ✔ Send multimedia greeting cards to friends and family using Kodak Digital Science Picture Easy or PictureWorks Live software ✔ Hold a videoconference using Microsoft NetMeeting by Microsoft Corp
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Package Contents The DVC323 package contains the following items: ✔ DVC323 camera with integrated Universal Serial Bus (USB) cable and detachable base ✔ This Camera User’s Guide ✔ Quick setup card ✔ 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: ✔ DVC323 Software CD ✔ Software User’s Guide 1-2
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Getting Started Your DVC323 Camera Shutter Button LED Focus 1 Wheel Lens 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 blink
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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 pixels (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: 1
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Getting Started Specification Description o o o Operating Temperature 40 to 104 F (4.4 C to 40 C) Environment o Humidity Cold: 40 F @ 15% +/- 5% RH o Hot: 104 F @ 76% +/- 5% RH o Altitude Low Temperature: 8,000 ft. at 49 F @ 15 +/- 5% RH o High Temperature: 8,000 ft. at 86 F @ 20 +/- 5% RH * The frame rates apply when 6Mbit/second USB bandwidth is available. Frame rates may be lower if other Isochronous USB devices are operating through the bus. 1 1-5
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System Requirements Minimum System Requirements Your computer must be equipped with the following components in order to use the DVC323 camera: ✔ Personal computer with a Universal Serial Bus (USB) and a Pentium (or equivalent) Processor. ✔ 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
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Getting Started ✔ 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. 3 View the Free Space for your hard disk. 1 ✔ 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 Microsof
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Additional Requirements for Videoconferencing If you are going to use the DVC323 camera for videoconferencing, your computer system must also contain the following components: ✔ Microphone ✔ 16-bit sound system ✔ Speakers or headphones ✔ Network connection (for H.323 network-type conferencing) —TCP/IP (winsock-compliant), network connection —28.8 Kbps (or better) modem, Ethernet, or ISDN connection ✔ Telephone connection (for H.324 dialup-type conferencing) —H.324-compliant software and recomme
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Installation 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. ☞ If Auto Run is turned on in Windows 95, the first install 2 window auto
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6 Click OK to display the “DVC323 Digital Video camera” screen. 7 Click on Install to display the “Software Install Options” screen. ☞ Click on Show Me Goodies to view information about the demo software (such as CU-SeeMe) included in the “Goodies” folder on the Software CD. 8 Click on Install DVC323 Software and follow the instructions that are displayed on the screen. 9 Remove the DVC323 Software CD from your CD-ROM drive. The following software applications are installed with the DVC
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Connect Camera Connecting Your DVC323 Camera Once software for using the Kodak Digital Science DVC323 Digital Video camera (DVC323 camera) is 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: 1 Connect the camera cable from the camera to the USB connection on your computer. USB Connection Camera Cable 3 2 View the message “Unknown device...
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Monitor Adjustment You may need to adjust the display settings for your monitor to view pictures from the DVC323 camera. 1 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. 4 Click on the Settings tab. 3-2
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Connect Camera 5 In the Color Palette field, select 16-bit (65536 Colors) or 24-bit (True Color or 16777216 Colors). 6 In the Desktop Area field, select 800 by 600 pixels (or greater). 7 Click on the OK button. 3 3-3
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Pictures & Videos Capturing 4 Pictures and Videos 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: ✔ Composition ✔ Lighting ✔ Color balance ✔ Auto white balance ✔ Exposure ✔ Shutter speed ✔ Videoconference camera adjustment Composition ✔ Hold the camera steady in your hand, place it on a stable surface, or use a tr
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Lighting Follow these lighting hints to capture quality pictures and videos: ✔ 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.* *This is the recommended distance when pointing a d
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Pictures & Videos Adjusting Your Camera Settings 4 You can adjust the following image quality settings for your camera to achieve the most pleasing video image: ✔ Color Balance ✔ Auto White Balance ✔ Exposure ✔ Shutter Speed 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
