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... Introduction 1 The KODAK DVC325 Digital Video Camera 1 Package Contents 2 The DVC325 3 Minimum System Requirements 4 Hardware Requirements 4 Software Requirements 4 Audio Recording Requirements 5 Video Conference Requirements 5 Camera Specifications 6 Installation 7 Installing the Software 7 Connecting the Camera 9 Adjusting the Monitor 9 Camera Mount Locations 10 Capturing Pictures and Videos 11 Software Applications 11 Software Overviews 11 PRESTO! MR. PHOTO Software 13 Microsoft NETMEETING Software 15 KODAK TWAIN Acquire Software 16 Acquiring...
... Introduction 1 The KODAK DVC325 Digital Video Camera 1 Package Contents 2 The DVC325 3 Minimum System Requirements 4 Hardware Requirements 4 Software Requirements 4 Audio Recording Requirements 5 Video Conference Requirements 5 Camera Specifications 6 Installation 7 Installing the Software 7 Connecting the Camera 9 Adjusting the Monitor 9 Camera Mount Locations 10 Capturing Pictures and Videos 11 Software Applications 11 Software Overviews 11 PRESTO! MR. PHOTO Software 13 Microsoft NETMEETING Software 15 KODAK TWAIN Acquire Software 16 Acquiring...
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Taking Better Pictures 19 Steadiness and Composition 19 Lighting 20 Color Balance 20 Troubleshooting and Maintenance 21 Troubleshooting 21 Maintenance and Safety 25 Maintenance 25 Safety 25 Help and Service 27 Online Services 27 FAX Information 27 Application Software Support Companies 28 KODAK Customer Support 29 Warranty and Regulatory Information 31 Warranty 31 Warranty Time Period 31 Warranty Repair Coverage 31 Limitations 32 How to Obtain Service 33 Regulatory Information 33 FCC Compliance and Advisory 33 Canadian DOC Statement 34 iv
Taking Better Pictures 19 Steadiness and Composition 19 Lighting 20 Color Balance 20 Troubleshooting and Maintenance 21 Troubleshooting 21 Maintenance and Safety 25 Maintenance 25 Safety 25 Help and Service 27 Online Services 27 FAX Information 27 Application Software Support Companies 28 KODAK Customer Support 29 Warranty and Regulatory Information 31 Warranty 31 Warranty Time Period 31 Warranty Repair Coverage 31 Limitations 32 How to Obtain Service 33 Regulatory Information 33 FCC Compliance and Advisory 33 Canadian DOC Statement 34 iv
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... Movement The DVC325 lets you get the picture with a generous tilt range of Internet Video Conferences Make Internet video conferences a breeze with bundled Microsoft NETMEETING software and the USB interface. software applications that ...Software Expands the Fun The DVC325 comes with the camera are software applications that include text, video and audio special effects. • Adhere-Anywhere Flexibility The mounts let you will be able to be used as a hand-held unit. Introduction Introduction The KODAK DVC325 Digital Video Camera The KODAK DVC325 Digital Video Camera...
... Movement The DVC325 lets you get the picture with a generous tilt range of Internet Video Conferences Make Internet video conferences a breeze with bundled Microsoft NETMEETING software and the USB interface. software applications that ...Software Expands the Fun The DVC325 comes with the camera are software applications that include text, video and audio special effects. • Adhere-Anywhere Flexibility The mounts let you will be able to be used as a hand-held unit. Introduction Introduction The KODAK DVC325 Digital Video Camera The KODAK DVC325 Digital Video Camera...
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Package Contents The DVC325 package contains the following items. • DVC325 camera with an integrated Universal Serial Bus (USB) cable and a detachable base • Laptop mount • DVC325 Software CD • User's Guide • Quick Set Up Guide • Registration/Warranty card Note: Save all packing material in case you need to pack and ship the camera during its warranty period. 2
Package Contents The DVC325 package contains the following items. • DVC325 camera with an integrated Universal Serial Bus (USB) cable and a detachable base • Laptop mount • DVC325 Software CD • User's Guide • Quick Set Up Guide • Registration/Warranty card Note: Save all packing material in case you need to pack and ship the camera during its warranty period. 2
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...the focus wheel toward the to focus on a close image. For added stability, attach the camera to a laptop PC or flat screen monitor. Turn the focus wheel toward the to focus on an image ...at a distance. Then attach the camera to the mount for hand-held or laptop mount operation. Use the focus wheel to ... in. (10.2 cm) to infinity. The DVC325 Focus Wheel TOP VIEW DVC325 Shutter Button LAPTOP MOUNT Introduction Detachable Base Tripod Mount (underside of Detachable Base) Camera Part Shutter Button Focus Wheel Detachable Base Laptop Mount...
...the focus wheel toward the to focus on a close image. For added stability, attach the camera to a laptop PC or flat screen monitor. Turn the focus wheel toward the to focus on an image ...at a distance. Then attach the camera to the mount for hand-held or laptop mount operation. Use the focus wheel to ... in. (10.2 cm) to infinity. The DVC325 Focus Wheel TOP VIEW DVC325 Shutter Button LAPTOP MOUNT Introduction Detachable Base Tripod Mount (underside of Detachable Base) Camera Part Shutter Button Focus Wheel Detachable Base Laptop Mount...
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... have the following minimum hardware and software requirements. For Windows 95 OSR2.1, the computer should display the number 4.00.950B. • The DVC325 and its USB interface only support Windows 95 and Windows 98. They do not support Macintosh operating systems or Windows NT. • Check the Kodak web site for video conferences...
... have the following minimum hardware and software requirements. For Windows 95 OSR2.1, the computer should display the number 4.00.950B. • The DVC325 and its USB interface only support Windows 95 and Windows 98. They do not support Macintosh operating systems or Windows NT. • Check the Kodak web site for video conferences...
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... Physical items Height x Width x Depth Weight (with a series A connector included the USB interface supplies the power capture = Camera Specifications Imaging electronics Item Image sensor Sensor resolution Picture resolution Video image resolution Video compression File formats Optics Interface Video stream format White... AVI or MPEG, Audio = WAV, Image = BMP, JPG, TIF, FPX, PCX, or PNG formats that are supported through the bundled software applications YUV 4:2:0 Automatic automatic, EV7-EV12 200 lux 40 dB at 200 lux Manual focus Variable speed 1/15, and between 1/30−1/500 ...
... Physical items Height x Width x Depth Weight (with a series A connector included the USB interface supplies the power capture = Camera Specifications Imaging electronics Item Image sensor Sensor resolution Picture resolution Video image resolution Video compression File formats Optics Interface Video stream format White... AVI or MPEG, Audio = WAV, Image = BMP, JPG, TIF, FPX, PCX, or PNG formats that are supported through the bundled software applications YUV 4:2:0 Automatic automatic, EV7-EV12 200 lux 40 dB at 200 lux Manual focus Variable speed 1/15, and between 1/30−1/500 ...
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...Place the DVC325 Software CD into the CD-ROM drive. Installation Installation of the KODAK DVC325 Digital Video Camera involves three short steps: • installing the software • connecting the camera • adjusting the monitor Installing the Software To use the DVC325, the following software applications must be running and make certain the camera is ...enabled in the Run dialog box type the drive letter that may be installed: • the TWAIN Acquire software • the DVC325 device drivers To install the software: 1 Close all items listed except Explorer and Systray.
...Place the DVC325 Software CD into the CD-ROM drive. Installation Installation of the KODAK DVC325 Digital Video Camera involves three short steps: • installing the software • connecting the camera • adjusting the monitor Installing the Software To use the DVC325, the following software applications must be running and make certain the camera is ...enabled in the Run dialog box type the drive letter that may be installed: • the TWAIN Acquire software • the DVC325 device drivers To install the software: 1 Close all items listed except Explorer and Systray.
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...software • ADOBE ACROBAT READER software 7 To register the camera, click Register DVC325 On-Line. the registration card enclosed with the camera 8 When all the software is included on the DVC325 Software CD in a safe place. 8 Store the CD in the ReadMe file or the Help files for each application. 6 To install the additional software... DVC325 Software CD from the available applications. • PRESTO! 5 Click Install DVC325 Software to install the software. You can also register the camera by using: - VIDEOWORKS software • PRESTO! Note: Information on the DVC325 Software CD...
...software • ADOBE ACROBAT READER software 7 To register the camera, click Register DVC325 On-Line. the registration card enclosed with the camera 8 When all the software is included on the DVC325 Software CD in a safe place. 8 Store the CD in the ReadMe file or the Help files for each application. 6 To install the additional software... DVC325 Software CD from the available applications. • PRESTO! 5 Click Install DVC325 Software to install the software. You can also register the camera by using: - VIDEOWORKS software • PRESTO! Note: Information on the DVC325 Software CD...
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...the CD-ROM drive. Caution: Do not connect the camera before installing the software To connect the camera: 1 Connect the camera cable from the DVC325, you may need to use the computer Control Panel settings to the computer. USB Connection Camera Cable 2 The computer operating system automatically displays the ... on the computer. . If you may need to the USB connection on the hard drive. Connecting the Camera Once the software is installed on the computer, connect the DVC325 to adjust the display properties for the monitor colors (24 or 16 bit True Color) and the screen area...
...the CD-ROM drive. Caution: Do not connect the camera before installing the software To connect the camera: 1 Connect the camera cable from the DVC325, you may need to use the computer Control Panel settings to the computer. USB Connection Camera Cable 2 The computer operating system automatically displays the ... on the computer. . If you may need to the USB connection on the hard drive. Connecting the Camera Once the software is installed on the computer, connect the DVC325 to adjust the display properties for the monitor colors (24 or 16 bit True Color) and the screen area...
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Together, the camera and these software applications: PRESTO! Capturing Pictures and Videos Software Applications The KODAK DVC325 Digital Video Camera package includes these software applications make it easy to: • capture still pictures or record, edit, and enhance video clips with sound (using PRESTO! MR. PHOTO) • hold a video ...
Together, the camera and these software applications: PRESTO! Capturing Pictures and Videos Software Applications The KODAK DVC325 Digital Video Camera package includes these software applications make it easy to: • capture still pictures or record, edit, and enhance video clips with sound (using PRESTO! MR. PHOTO) • hold a video ...
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... special effects, text captions and audio effects. To launch PRESTO! You can use the DVC325 with the DVC325. VIDEOWORKS, 1 Select Start. 2 Select Programs. 3 Select Presto! VIDEOWORKS, 1 Select Capture. 2 Select Select Image Source. 3 Select DVC325. 12 VideoWorks again. To use echo, amplitude, and fade in/out. You can... pictures. You can create your own home videos, business presentations, homework projects, and more. VideoWorks. 4 Select Presto! VIDEOWORKS Software PRESTO! PRESTO! You can combine video sequences, add transition effects, and add audio sequences.
... special effects, text captions and audio effects. To launch PRESTO! You can use the DVC325 with the DVC325. VIDEOWORKS, 1 Select Start. 2 Select Programs. 3 Select Presto! VIDEOWORKS, 1 Select Capture. 2 Select Select Image Source. 3 Select DVC325. 12 VideoWorks again. To use echo, amplitude, and fade in/out. You can... pictures. You can create your own home videos, business presentations, homework projects, and more. VideoWorks. 4 Select Presto! VIDEOWORKS Software PRESTO! PRESTO! You can combine video sequences, add transition effects, and add audio sequences.
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...2 Select Acquire Image -or- 1 Select the camera icon instead of Steps 1 and 2 (View and Video Viewer). VideoWorks User's Guide included on your system or it is the last one you to family and friends. You can add photos from KODAK PHOTONET online. You can also drag-and-drop photos...date or title. For additional features and functions, consult the Presto! MR. PHOTO Software PRESTO! Note: If the DVC325 is the only camera on the DVC325 Software CD. Then select: . You can store them from the DVC325, floppy disks or PhotoCDs, or download them by -step through the process of ...
...2 Select Acquire Image -or- 1 Select the camera icon instead of Steps 1 and 2 (View and Video Viewer). VideoWorks User's Guide included on your system or it is the last one you to family and friends. You can add photos from KODAK PHOTONET online. You can also drag-and-drop photos...date or title. For additional features and functions, consult the Presto! MR. PHOTO Software PRESTO! Note: If the DVC325 is the only camera on the DVC325 Software CD. Then select: . You can store them from the DVC325, floppy disks or PhotoCDs, or download them by -step through the process of ...
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... displayed. • The Input option allows you to get you wish. MR. PHOTO software. Mr. Photo again. These are several of Steps 1, 2, and 3 (Input, Digital Camera Input Setting, and DVC325). Mr. Photo. 4 Select Presto! To use the DVC325 with PRESTO! MR. PHOTO software, 1 Select Start. 2 Select Programs. 3 Select Presto! Mr. Photo User's Guide included on your...
... displayed. • The Input option allows you to get you wish. MR. PHOTO software. Mr. Photo again. These are several of Steps 1, 2, and 3 (Input, Digital Camera Input Setting, and DVC325). Mr. Photo. 4 Select Presto! To use the DVC325 with PRESTO! MR. PHOTO software, 1 Select Start. 2 Select Programs. 3 Select Presto! Mr. Photo User's Guide included on your...
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... will run in the video conference, only two people at a time may see each other parties. Microsoft NETMEETING Software Use NETMEETING software to hold a video conference with NETMEETING software, 1 Click Current Call to display two video windows. 2 Click Play on the My Video window to view .... 6 When the video conference is over the Internet. All participants must select Accept when called. Then select Detach My Video and repeat step 2. If you are involved in the background and make the camera unavailable for use the DVC325 with others over , right-click on using NETMEETING...
... will run in the video conference, only two people at a time may see each other parties. Microsoft NETMEETING Software Use NETMEETING software to hold a video conference with NETMEETING software, 1 Click Current Call to display two video windows. 2 Click Play on the My Video window to view .... 6 When the video conference is over the Internet. All participants must select Accept when called. Then select Detach My Video and repeat step 2. If you are involved in the background and make the camera unavailable for use the DVC325 with others over , right-click on using NETMEETING...
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... stops the video preview, the same way that a "Pause" button works on the computer with software applications such as an interpreter between the camera and the software applications. A lower resolution provides a faster frame rate. 16 Use this button to restart the program...allows adjustment of the TWAIN. Without the TWAIN Acquire software the DVC325 cannot acquire images with 6 buttons along the left margin of the video size. KODAK TWAIN Acquire Software KODAK TWAIN Acquire software acts as PRESTO! The TWAIN Acquire software displays the video preview on a VCR. "Video Size...
... stops the video preview, the same way that a "Pause" button works on the computer with software applications such as an interpreter between the camera and the software applications. A lower resolution provides a faster frame rate. 16 Use this button to restart the program...allows adjustment of the TWAIN. Without the TWAIN Acquire software the DVC325 cannot acquire images with 6 buttons along the left margin of the video size. KODAK TWAIN Acquire Software KODAK TWAIN Acquire software acts as PRESTO! The TWAIN Acquire software displays the video preview on a VCR. "Video Size...
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... to adjust the Brightness and Contrast; The image that was on the camera shutter button or use the TWAIN software Capture button. This button offers image adjustments. Acquiring a Picture Using the DVC325 and the KODAK TWAIN Acquire Software 1 Set the Video Size to the desired size. 2 Use the ...Image Process sliders to exit from the TWAIN Acquire software. "Image Process." Each of the Image Process items listed below ...
... to adjust the Brightness and Contrast; The image that was on the camera shutter button or use the TWAIN software Capture button. This button offers image adjustments. Acquiring a Picture Using the DVC325 and the KODAK TWAIN Acquire Software 1 Set the Video Size to the desired size. 2 Use the ...Image Process sliders to exit from the TWAIN Acquire software. "Image Process." Each of the Image Process items listed below ...
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Using Your Own Imaging Applications The following three steps describe how to use the DVC325 with other applications. To open the TWAIN Acquire software from another TWAIN-compliant application: 1 Select START, then Programs, then (your application) and open the application. 2 Select TWAIN Source (on many applications this is available from the "File" menu). 3 Select Camera as ADOBE PHOTOSHOP, Microsoft PICTURE IT!, and other TWAIN-compliant applications such as the source. 18
Using Your Own Imaging Applications The following three steps describe how to use the DVC325 with other applications. To open the TWAIN Acquire software from another TWAIN-compliant application: 1 Select START, then Programs, then (your application) and open the application. 2 Select TWAIN Source (on many applications this is available from the "File" menu). 3 Select Camera as ADOBE PHOTOSHOP, Microsoft PICTURE IT!, and other TWAIN-compliant applications such as the source. 18
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... videos: • Use adequate amounts of light Lighting conditions vary depending on wall color, the use of the TWAIN Aquire software, the software automatically adjusts the colors for the current lighting conditions. Use the following table for lighting guidelines. Lighting Follow these lighting hints ...to the subject. • Place the lights behind and near the camera so they shine toward the subject • Do not mix light types (for example, fluorescent and incandescent, or incandescent and daylight) Color Balance The DVC325 has automatic and manual color balance options.
... videos: • Use adequate amounts of light Lighting conditions vary depending on wall color, the use of the TWAIN Aquire software, the software automatically adjusts the colors for the current lighting conditions. Use the following table for lighting guidelines. Lighting Follow these lighting hints ...to the subject. • Place the lights behind and near the camera so they shine toward the subject • Do not mix light types (for example, fluorescent and incandescent, or incandescent and daylight) Color Balance The DVC325 has automatic and manual color balance options.
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... immediately after a restart and verify that the USB port is coming to obtain the proper or the updated USB driver software. Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you are having trouble viewing images from your specific computer. Contact the manufacturer of...Problem Cause The camera is not No power is enabled. The camera is not enabled. or • Reboot the computer with the camera plugged in. • Unplug the camera and plug it in again. or • Reboot the computer with your KODAK DVC325 Digital Video Camera, or are uncertain...
... immediately after a restart and verify that the USB port is coming to obtain the proper or the updated USB driver software. Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If you are having trouble viewing images from your specific computer. Contact the manufacturer of...Problem Cause The camera is not No power is enabled. The camera is not enabled. or • Reboot the computer with the camera plugged in. • Unplug the camera and plug it in again. or • Reboot the computer with your KODAK DVC325 Digital Video Camera, or are uncertain...