Kodak DVC323 - Manual

1-4 Camera Specifications Specification Description Imaging Electronics Image Sensor Kodak manufactured 640(H) x 480 (V) pixels, 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, ...

1-6 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....

1-7 1 Gett ing 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: ✔ Additional hard disk space for the software appli...

1-8 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) —...

3-2 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 Se...

4-1 Pi ctur es & V ideos 4 Capturing 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: ✔ Compositi...

4-2 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. ✔ Place the lights behind and near the came...

4-3 Pi ctur es & V ideos 4 Adjusting Your Camera Settings 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 t...

4-5 Pi ctur es & V ideos 4 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,...

4-7 Pi ctur es & V ideos 4 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 yo...

4-8 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. ☞ The 4 x 6 in. Snapshot Paper is only available for inkjet printers. D...

5-1 5 T roublesh ooting Troubleshooting Problems General Maintenance and Safety ✔ To keep from damaging your Kodak Digital Science DVC323 Digital Video camera (DVC323 camera), avoid exposing it to moisture and extreme temperatures. ✔ Never touch the lens with your finger. ✔ Clean the outside of the ...

5-2 Running Diagnostics If you are having problems with your DVC323 camera, run the diagnostic software to determine if there is a Kodak driver problem. 1 Close all applications that may be running on your computer. 2 Click on the Start button on your computer taskbar. 3 Click on Programs. 4 Click o...

5-4 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 Cause Solution LED blinks slowly Computer does not detect the camera ✔ Unplug the camera and...

6-1 6 Help Getting Help Help with your Kodak Digital Science DVC323 Digital Video camera (DVC323 camera) is available from a number of resources. ✔ in Troubleshooting Problems , Chapter 5 ✔ your place of purchase ✔ World Wide Web ✔ product information by fax from Kodak ✔ technical support Online Ser...

6-2 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,...

Warranty-1 W a rr anty Warranty & Regulatory Information Warranty Time Period Kodak warrants the Kodak Digital Science DVC323 Digital Video camera (DVC323 camera) to be free from malfunctions and defects in both materials and workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. Warranty Repair Co...

Warranty-2 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...

Warranty-3 W a rr anty 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 use...

Warranty-4 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 t...

Warranty-5 W a rr anty Important Safety Instructions When using your DVC323 camera, always follow these basic safety precautions: ✔ Read and understand all instructions before using your camera. ✔ To reduce the risk of electric shock: —Do not immerse the digital video camera in water or any other li...