Mustek VDC-300 Connecting to the VCR, Connecting to the PC, Recording Real-time Video, Connection

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Connecting to the VCR

1.Plug one end of the included video cable into the VIDEO IN terminal at the back of your VCR.

2.Plug the other end of the cable into the camera’s VIDEO terminal.

Note: Ensure that your TV and VCR are properly connected.

Recording Real-time Video

In order to record video after connecting to the VCR, please refer to the following:

1.Power on the VCR, TV, and the camera.

2.Change the TV to the Video mode. The object in front of the camera will appear on the TV.

Note: From the camera mode LCD menu, disable the information display function.

3.Aim the camera at the desired subject.

4.When you are ready press the VCR’s Record button.

Note: All recording functions are controlled using the VCR.

Note: To continuously view or record real-time video ensure the camera menu’s AUTO-OFF function is set to NO.

With ViewFun (Chapter 5),

the camera can display real-time video on the PC!

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Connecting to the PC

1.Plug one end of the cable into the RS232 or USB port at the back of your computer.

RS232

USB

Connection

Connection

2.Plug the other end of the cable into the camera’s RS232 or USB Terminal.

3.Turn the camera on.

RS232

USB

Connection

Connection

Note: In order to use the USB connection you must be run-

ning Windows 98 .

After connecting you can transfer images from the camera to your PC by referring to the next section.

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Contents USER’S Manual Copyright Copyright InformationFCC Statement Contents Getting Connected Software ApplicationsViewFun AppendicesPreface Chapter Compact Flash CardYour Video Digital Camera Package ContentsSupported Computer Systems Video Terminal Allows AC Power Adapter TerminalRS232 Terminal Allows Power Supply Installing the BatteriesLow-Battery Indicator Using an AC AdapterRemoving the Compact Flash Card Installing the Compact Flash CardCompact Flash Card Camera Operation Selecting a Camera Function LCD Menu- Camera ModeFunctions Self-Timer FlashWhite Balance ExposureAuto-Off LCD Brightness ControlInformation Display LanguageTo capture an image Capturing ImagesProcessing Delete Menu LCD Menu- Playback ModeFour Picture Mode Viewing Images Connecting to the TV Connecting to the VCRViewing Real-time Video Connecting to the TVViewing Images Connecting to the VCR Connecting to the PCRecording Real-time Video ConnectionSoftware Applications Software Installation Windows 95/NT 4.0/98To transfer images to the PC Import Transferring Images to the PC ImportingTransferring Images to the PC Protected Image Has a locked symbol displayed Photo AlbumSelect All Allows Unselect Allows Selected Image a displayed image in a light green boxSetting Functions Selecting ImagesControl Panel Camera Mode Protecting ImagesDeleting Images Control PanelTransferring Images Help System ViewFun Starting ViewFun Hardware InstallationViewFun for Windows Video Album FunctionsView Window Photo Album Settings Advanced Settings Video FolderPicture Folder Auto SnapSave Snap Series to file E-mail FolderRecording a Video Clip Taking a PictureMailing a Video Clip or Picture Open the Video Album by clicking the Video Album TabAppendices Power Supply Symptom Cause Solution Playback Transfer Symptom Cause Solution Resolution MemoryOperating Modes OpticsGlossary Page Technical Support
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VDC-300 specifications

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