Argus Camera DC2700 manual Using the Live Viewfinder, Using Camera with TV, TV mode vs LCD mode

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Argus DC2700 Camera User Manual

To turn the power off, press the Power button. Or, power will turn off automatically when the Power Off Timeout occurs with no user action. You can change the Power Off Timeout through the SETUP MENU.

When power is first applied, the camera always starts with the Live Viewfinder running.

If the camera is attached to a USB port, then, the power is obtained from the USB and the power will not turn off automatically.

2.2 Using the Live Viewfinder

The Live Viewfinder is an Active display that allows you to see what the camera sees. The Live Viewfinder accurately indicates the tonality and composition of the scene that you will capture. While constantly updating the image, the camera automatically determines the best exposure setting and the best white balance setting.

If you pan to a new scene that is much brighter or darker than the last, the camera may require several seconds to adjust to the new lighting condition. Take a picture when these modifications have completed.

Note that the DC2700 is designated with its best focus at 1.867 m

The Viewfinder may require focus adjustment. A Focus Adjustment Knob is located at the top of your camera. This focus adjustment does not change the lens focus and therefore will not affect pictures in any way. It is only an adjustment for your viewing of the Viewfinder.

Adjusting Exposure (brightness)

While looking at the Live Viewfinder, you can easily adjust the brightness of the image with the Feature Up and Down buttons. The Up button will increase the brightness, while the Down button decreases it. This can be especially useful with a scene that has a strong back light (such as a window), behind the subject. Brightening the image will adjust the exposure for the subject and allow the window to saturate.

Note that any exposure adjustment that you make will be indicated in the Record Menu. It however, is not saved when you turn the camera power off.

2.3 Using Camera with TV

TV mode vs LCD mode

The Live Video and MENU (OSD) on Cyber Display can be transferred to TV ( TV mode ) by connecting the camera via RCA cable. Basically, displaying on TV serves the same purpose as displaying on the Viewfinder except that TV will enable an instant playback of recorded sound files.

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Contents Argus DC2700 Table of Contents Introduction SpecificationsPC Requirements Physical Descriptions Camera Accessories Checklist Recording Turning the Power OnAdjusting Exposure brightness Using the Live ViewfinderUsing Camera with TV TV mode vs LCD modeRecording a Still Picture Make a Video with Sound View a Video At PC only, not for TV mode StepsSteps Page Suggested length of sound file Make a Sound Recording onlySteps of Recording Sound How to play back ? On TV On PC Review Reviewing Pictures and Sounds Using the Menu SystemFile Info for Sound Files Info Camera Information ThumbnailEXP Exposure Setting Process Setting the Picture Taking FeaturesContrast Setup Changing the Basic Camera SettingsLanguage Loading New Camera Firmware Compact Flash Error and Status MessagesCompact Flash vs. Internal Memory Storage of Pictures MY Camera Installation of My CameraHost Software PC SoftwarePC Camera Video Conference Application Usage Setup is Complete and Netmeeting Starts Troubles Solutions Appendix I Trouble ShootingsIntroductions Appendix II Quicktime TutorialsPage Appendix ± MGI PhotoSuite III SE Tutorials Review Appendix DC2700 Menu Flow Chart