Using With An Analog Video Unit And A Pc - Signal Convert Function - Sony DVCAM DSR-PD170P Operating Instructions Manual

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
Interface on this camcorder. You can capture images and sound from an analog video
unit connecting a PC which has i.LINK (IEEE1394) connector to your camcorder.
: 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
(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 colours.
•The camcorder cannot output the digital signal when you input the analog signal that
includes a copyright protection signal.
S VIDEO
S video cable (optional)
i.LINK (IEEE1394)
A/V connecting cable (supplied)
OUT
S VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO
i.LINK cable (optional)
, then press the dial.
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