AIPTEK DV 5300 user manual Recording an AVI movie, Taking a snapshot, Conﬁguring Format options

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Using DV 5300 PC Camera (continued)

Recording an AVI movie


1.	Click on the		icon.
2.	Press	to specify the path
	and name of the AVI ﬁle.

3.Set the frame rate and recording time according to your needs.

4.Press the Start to Record button to begin recording.

5.To stop recording, click on

the icon.

Taking a snapshot

Click on the icon to take a snapshot.

Conﬁguring Format options

Color Space:

Select one of the following functions according to your needs.

-RGB 24: This item is for retaining better quality.

-I420: This item indicates the AVI movie will be more compressed to gain the advantage of faster processing speed.

Output Size:

Set output size to change the size of the preview window. The default size is 320x240. Select larger pixels when you need a larger preview window.

using PC Camera

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Contents English Welcome Table of Contents Using PC Camera Copying Files to Your PCAddenda Knowing your camera parts BottomView Install batteries Loading batteriesReplace the cover Inserting a SD/MMC card optional Attaching the wrist strap optional Stretch out the strap hookThread the strap through the hook Thread the strap through the loopTurning on your camera Turning off your cameraUsing the LCD monitor Initial positionRotate the LCD panel Normal positionReading the LCD indicators Setting language Bring up the menuEnter the System menu Enter the Language menuAdjust the focus Adjust other settings optionalRecording a video clip Start recordingZoom in or zoom out Stop recordingHow to take a still picture Taking a still pictureTake a still picture How to use ﬂash strobe Enter the Strobe menuSelect the Auto item Exit the menuHow to use self timer Enter the Self Timer menuSelf timer icon Select OnRecording a voice clip Switch to Playback mode Exit Playback modePlaying back your recordings Full-screen viewSwitch to thumbnail view Mode icon Storage medium Highlight box File type Status barHow to Action Thumbnail viewConnecting the camera to a TV AV ModeMenu operation Menu illustrationWhite Balance ShutterSetting video resolution Select a resolution itemIcon Resolution Description Enter the Video menuSetting picture resolution Enter the Picture menuSetting white balance Enter the Advanced menuEnter the White Balance menu Select an item to applySetting exposure compensation Enter the Exposure menuSetting image effect Enter the Effect menuSetting date stamp Enter the Date Stamp menuSelect On or Off Deleting ﬁles Bring up the Playback menuSelect Delete or Delete All Conﬁrm the deletionViewing ﬁle information Enter the Info menuIMG-0001.ASF System menu items Menu/OKSystem menu Setting date and time Setting LCD brightnessToggling OSD on or off Toggling beep sound on or offEnter the Display menu Enter the Beep menuSetting ﬂicker Enter the Flicker menuSelect 50Hz or 60Hz Setting auto-off option Restoring factory defaultsFormatting storage medium Enter the Format menuSelect Yes to format Installing the driver to your PC Start the installationInsert the driver CD Install the driver Install codecsInstall Direct X 8.0 or above Restart the computerConnecting the camera to your PC Turn on the camera and switchTo Disk mode Connect the USB cable to your cameraCopying ﬁles to the PC For Windows XP usersFor Windows 2000/ME/98SE users Copying ﬁles to the PC Viewing/Playing ﬁles on your PC File location Installing the software Switch to Live modeStarting the application Connect the camera to your computerStarting the application Launch DV 5300 program Using DV 5300 PC Camera Sub-menu availableRecording an AVI movie Taking a snapshotConﬁguring Format options Conﬁguring Properties options Conﬁguring Flicker optionsTroubleshooting AddendaAddenda Install Direct X 8.0 or Flicker Settings Battery Life IndicatorSetting CountryStorage Capacity System Message Message DescriptionSpeciﬁcations 5300