Microtek MV300 manual Shooting your First Video

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Shooting

Shooting your First Video

Follow the instructions below to take your first still photograph with your DV camera.

1. Turn on the DV camera by pressing the POWER button for two seconds.

The DV camera should be in Video mode to shoot video. Check for an icon in the top left corner of the screen to confirm this.

2. Use the LCD screen to frame your shot.

3. Press the Shutter button and release to begin recording.

You will be able to see your video on the LCD screen as you record it.

4.Press the Shutter button a second time to stop recording.

When you press the shutter button to stop recording, the footage is automatically saved in Playback mode. See Playback mode on page 18.

You can change various settings on the DV camera that will affect the quality and appearance of the video footage you record. You can adjust the exposure, size, and resolution of the image, white balance, and other settings. See Video/Photo Menu on page 21.

Note: If the DV camera is not in Video mode when you turn it on, see Video mode on page 17.

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Contents User Guide Page USA Table of Contents Connecting Safety Precautions Page Introduction Unpacking the DV Camera DV Camera PackageDV camera Components Rear ViewFront /Bottom View Attaching the Strap Loading the BatteryGetting Started Charging the Battery Using the LCD Screen Inserting an SD CardShooting Shooting your First VideoTaking Your First Still Image Macro ModesZoom Voice MemoVideo mode Photo modeAudio Mode Playback ModeDownloading files USB ModePlayback Zoom Webcam feature Size Using the MenusVideo/Photo Menu Quality Drive Mode EV CompensationWhite Balance Sharpness Color Mode Playback Menu EraseSlide Show RotateBrightness Setup MenuPrint Beep Date Time Date StampVideo Out FormatReset Copy to SDPower Saving FrequencyUSB Switch LanguageFile No Reset Music menuConnecting to a Computer ConnectingConnecting to a TV Appendix a Installing Software AppendixesAppendix B Maintenance Appendix C Troubleshooting DV Camera ProblemsPage Photography Problems Page Page Page Appendix D Menu Items and Factory Defaults NTSC*, PALSpecifications NTSC, PAL

MV300 specifications

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