Capturing images from an analog video unit on your computer

Signal convert function

You can capture images and sound from an analog video unit connected to your

computer which has tile i.LINK (DV) jack connected to your camcorder.

Before operation

Set DISPLAY in _ to LCD in tile menu settings. (The default setting is LCD.)

(1)Set the POWER switch to VCR.

(2)Set A/V -_ DV OUT in _1_ to ON in the menu settings (p. 178).

(3)Stari playback on the analog video unit.

(4)Start procedures for capturing images and sound on your computer. The

operation procedures depend on your computer and the software you are using.

For details on how to capture images, refer to the instruction manuals of your

computer and software you are using.

 

 

LDV IN/OUT

AUDIO/VIDEO

 

OUT

 

 

@ S VIDEO

 

[] iLINK

VIDEO

 

 

 

 

A/V connecting cable (supplied)

 

Red

 

VCR

White

i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable)

 

 

c:d2x

: Signal flow

 

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After capturing images and sound

Stop capturing procedures on your computer, and stop the playback on tile analog video unit.

Notes

You need to install software that supports the exchange video signals.

Depending on tile state of the analog video signals, tile computer may not be able to output tile images correctly when you convert analog video signals into digital video

signals via your camcorder. Depending on the analog video unit, the image may contain noise or incorrect colors.

You cannot record or capture the video output via your camcorder when the video

tapes include copyright protection signals such as the ID-2 system.

You can capture images and sound with an S video cable (optional) instead of tile

A/V connecting cable (supplied).

If your computer has a USBjack

You can connect using a USB cable, but images may not be transferred smood@.

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Sony DCR-TRV25, DCR-TRV27, DCR-TRV16 174, Audio/Video, After capturing images and sound, If your computer has a USBjack

DCR-TRV25, DCR-TRV27, DCR-TRV16 specifications

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