Using Multiple Cameras - Canon VC-C3 User Manual

Using Multiple Cameras

To connect more than one
available COM port for each camera, up to a maximum of four. You
still must use the special
attempt to use any other
for the
VC-C3
tion and will
own the Canon
camera reseller for purchasing information or see Appendix A for the
pin outs of the cable.
Before connecting or disconnecting any hardware from your computer,
always turn your computer off first.
Connect the 8-pin
on the back of the
tor end of the cable to any available serial port on the back of your
computer (
that you have available
If your computer is additionally equipped with a real time video capture
card you can connect either the Video Out or S-Video Out from the
to your computer. This will enable you to display the
VC-C3
video directly on your computer screen. If your computer is not
equipped for such a configuration, you can use any standard
video monitor to view the video output.
VC-C3 Connection Diagram (Multiple Cameras)
Personal Computer
RS-232 Cables
* The majority of computers sold come equipped with 2
( and
COM1
computer may require the installation of additional
upgrade card. Please see your computer dealer for information on this.
4
RS-232
RS-232
camera. The
work with an ordinary
NOT
control cable, contact the nearest Canon
RS-232
connector end of the cable to the
DIN
camera and connect the
VC-C3
–
COM1 COM4
COM
). To connect more than 2
COM2
camera to your
VC-C3
control cable for each camera. Do not
cable besides the one that Canon sells
camera has a special pin configura-
VC-C3
RS-232
). Repeat this for as many cameras, up to 4,
ports for.
(
COM1
, will require one
PC
cable. If you do not
RS-232
pin
9 DSUB
) ( )
COM2
COM
Cameras to your
VC-C3
ports via an
COM
VC-C3
port
connec-
VC-C3
NTSC
( )*
COM3
ports