Using with an analog video unit and a PC

Signal convert function

You can convert the analog input signal to the digital signal and output it from the DV IN/OUT jack on this camcorder. You can capture images and sound from an analog video unit connecting a PC which has the i.LINK (DV) jack to your camcorder.

S VIDEO

(not supplied)

OUT

S VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

DV connecting cable

(not supplied)

 

: Signal flow

 

 

 

(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR.

 

 

 

(2) Press MENU to display the menu.

 

 

 

(3) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select

, then press the dial.

 

 

(4) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select A/V t DV OUT, then press the dial.

 

 

(5) Turn the SEL/PUSH EXEC dial to select ON, then press the dial.

 

 

(6) Press MENU to erase the menu display.

 

 

 

(7) Start playback on the analog video unit slightly ahead of the point from which you

 

 

want to start capturing images.

 

 

 

(8) Start capturing procedures on your PC. The operation procedures depend on your

 

 

PC and the software which you use.

 

 

 

For details on how to capture images, refer to the instruction manual of your PC and

 

 

your software.

 

 

 

After capturing images and sound

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

Notes

 

 

 

•When you edit the captured image and sound from the analog video unit by a PC, you

 

 

need to install an appropriate software which can exchange video signals between the

 

 

camcorder and a PC.

 

 

 

•Depending on the condition of the analog video signals, the PC may not be able to

 

 

output the 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.

 

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•The camcorder cannot output the digital signal when you input the analog signal that

 

includes a copyright protection signal.