Kodak DVC325 - Manual (Page 29)

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Maintenance and Safety
Maintenance
• To maintain the performance of your DVC325, avoid exposing it to
moisture and extreme temperatures.
• Clean the outside of the DVC325 by wiping it with a clean, dry cloth.
Never use:
• Harsh or abrasive cleaners or organic solvents on the camera or any of
its parts.
• Cleaning solutions, unless they are designed specifically for camera
lenses.
•
Chemically treated eyeglass lens tissue to wipe the camera lens because
it may scratch the len s.
Never touch the lens with your finger. To clean the lens:
1 Blow gently on the lens to remove dust and dirt.
2 Moisten the lens by breathing lightly on it.
3 Wipe the lens gently with a soft, lint-free cloth or an untreated
lens-cleaning tissue.
Safety
• Use of controls, adjustments, or procedures other than those specified
in this manual may result in damage to the camera.
• Never disassemble or touch the inside of the DVC325 camera. This will
void your warranty and may damage your camera.
Problem Cause Solution
The video appears
to be “dropping”
or losing frames. The CPU in the
computer is not powerful
enough for the selected
camera mode.
•
Change to a lower frame rate.
or
•
Close some software applications to
free up memory and CPU power.
or
•
On the “Camera Setup” window, set
the Finished Size for videos to
160 x 120.
The captured
videos appear
slower than
expected or the
camera is
“dropping” or
losing frames. The CPU in the
computer is not powerful
enough for the selected
camera mode or the
camera is set to a low
frame rate.
•
Change to a higher frame rate.
or
•
Select a Finished Size for the video
which is smaller than the maximum
available.