Capturing Images From An Analog Video Unit On Your Computer - Signal Convert Function - Sony DCR-TRV940 Service Manual

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 the i.LINK jack connected to your camcorder.
Before operation
Set DISPLAY in
(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR.
(2) Press MENU, then select A/V t DV OUT in
(3) Start playback on the analog video unit.
(4) Start procedures for capturing images and sound on your computer. The
VCR
OUT
S VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO
: Signal flow
After capturing images and sound
Stop capturing procedures on your computer , and stop the playback on the analog
video unit.
Notes
•You need to install software that supports the video signal exchange.
•Depending on the state of the video signals, the computer may not be able to output
the images correctly when you convert video signals into digital video signals via
your camcorder.
•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 the
A/V connecting cable (supplied).
If your computer has a USB connector
You can connect using a USB cable, but images may not be transferred smoothly.
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to LCD in the menu settings. (The default setting is LCD.)
EXEC dial (p. 210).
operation procedures depend on your computer and the software you are
using.
For details on how to capture images, refer to the instruction manual of your
computer and software you are using.
AUDIO/VIDEO
Yellow
White
A/V connecting cable (supplied)
Red
to ON with the SEL/PUSH
DV
i.LINK
i.LINK cable (optional)