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SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND
USB/i.LINK CONNECTION GUIDE
LYT1155-001A
COPYRIGHT © 2003 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD.
This document explains the basic information such as system requirements, installation and connections, etc.
for the provided software.
For details on the operation, refer to the software instruction manual included on the CD-ROM in PDF format.
CAUTION:
● Operate this equipment according to the operating procedures described in this manual.
● Use only the provided CD-ROM. Never use any other CD-ROM to run this software.
● Do not attempt to modify this software.
● Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void user's authority to operate the equipment.
How to handle a CD-ROM
● Take care not to soil or scratch the mirror surface (opposite to the printed surface). Do not write anything
or put a sticker on either the front or back surface. If the CD-ROM gets dirty, gently wipe it with a soft
cloth outward from the center hole using a circular motion.
● Do not use conventional disc cleaners or cleaning spray.
● Do not bend the CD-ROM or touch its mirror surface.
● Do not store your CD-ROM in a dusty, hot or humid environment. Keep it away from direct sunlight.
You can find the latest information (in English) on the provided software program at our world wide web
server at http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/english/index-e.html
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Printed in Japan
M3D8
0403-FO-ID-VP
ENGLISH

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  • Page 1 ● Use only the provided CD-ROM. Never use any other CD-ROM to run this software. ● Do not attempt to modify this software. ● Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void user’s authority to operate the equipment. How to handle a CD-ROM ●...
  • Page 2: Notice For Users

    Use of this software is authorized according to the terms of the software license. When contacting the nearest JVC office or agency in your country about this software (refer to the JVC Worldwide Service Network at http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/english/worldmap/index-e.html), please fill out the following and have the appropriate information ready.
  • Page 3: System Requirements

    System Requirements For copying still image files to a PC The following requirements must be satisfied to connect the camcorder to a PC using the USB cable, and to copy still image files from the memory card in the camcorder. ®...
  • Page 4 Miscellaneous Internet access and an e-mail address are required. You can also find the latest information (in English) at our world web site. http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/english/index-e.html NOTES: ● Some functions may not work properly depending on the PC environment. ● If your counter party uses Windows ®...
  • Page 5: Software Installation

    Software Installation Follow the procedure described below to install the software. From the [Setup] dialog box in step 3, you can install the following software. HD Capture Utility This application is used to import MPEG-format video stream from a camcorder, or to export the edited video clip back to the camcorder.
  • Page 6 ● When entering the serial number, consider the case (upper or lower) and difference between number and alphabet. NOTES: ● The software instruction manual is included on the CD-ROM in PDF format. Double-click the [JVC] folder and then double-click the [Docs] folder. Open the “Start.pdf” file and click the button of the desired ®...
  • Page 7 Connections Use the USB cable or i.LINK cable to connect the camcorder to a PC. ● For the operation on the camcorder, refer to the camcorder’s instruction manuals. USB connection Enables you to copy still image files in a memory card to a PC or to use the camcorder as a web camera for video conference over the Internet.
  • Page 8 i.LINK connection Enables you to import MPEG-format video stream to the PC (or export edited video clip to the camcorder). To i.LINK connector i.LINK cable (S400 compatible) (optional: VC-VDV204 or VC-VDV206) To i.LINK IN/OUT Set the camcorder’s Power Switch to “ ”...
  • Page 9: Driver Installation

    Click [Sound, video and game controllers], and then click [Next]. ● The dialog box to select the manufacture and model appears. Click [JVC] for manufacture and [JVC Tape Device] for model, and then click [Next]. ● The [Update Driver Warning] dialog box appears. If not, go to step 6.
  • Page 10 Installing the drivers for using the camcorder as a web camera When you connect the camcorder to the PC with a USB cable at first time, four drivers are installed in succession. NOTE: Click [Continue Anyway] when the message [Has not passed Windows Logo testing] appears. Be sure not to select [Stop Installation].
  • Page 11 Viewing the Contents of a Memory Card Connect the camcorder to the PC with a USB cable. ( pg. 7) The [Removable Disk] window appears on the PC’s screen after a moment. Select [Open folders to view files using Windows Explorer] and click [OK].
  • Page 12 Copying Still Images to a PC Still image files that are stored in a memory card can be copied to a PC and played back on the PC. Click [Start], and then click [My Picture]. Create a new folder, enter the folder name, and then double-click it.
  • Page 13: Disconnecting The Usb Cable

    Disconnecting the USB Cable Before replacing memory cards or turning off the PC, first disconnect the USB cable and turn off the camcorder. Confirm that the message [ACCESSING FILES] is not currently displayed on the camcorder’s LCD monitor. ● If the message [ACCESSING FILES] is currently displayed, wait until it disappears before proceeding. Double-click the [Safely Remove Hardware] icon in the status bar.
  • Page 14 Importing MPEG-format Video Stream to a PC Connect the camcorder to the PC with an i.LINK cable. ( pg. 8) Click [Start], go to [All Programs] – [PIXELA] – [HD Capture Utility], and then click [HD Capture Utility]. ● You can also double-click the [HD Capture Utility 1.0] icon on the desktop. Make sure that the camcorder’s model name is Model name displayed.
  • Page 15 Start playback using control buttons. Control buttons ● You can view playback on the camcorder’s LCD monitor. Start button Check playback on the camcorder’s LCD monitor, and then click [Start] approximately 2 seconds before the scene from where importing to be started. Check playback on the camcorder’s LCD monitor, and then click [Cancel] after the scene to be imported finishes.
  • Page 16 The [Device Manager] window appears. Double-click [Sound, video and game controllers]. Right-click [JVC Tape Device], and then click [Delete]. ● If [JVC Tape Device] is not displayed, delete [AV/C Tape Recorder/Player] in [Other Devices]. The confirmation screen appears. Click [OK].

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