Capturing Images Fi'om An Analog Video Unit On Your Computer Signal Convert Function; Using - Sony DCR-TRV40 Operating Instructions Manual

Capturing images from an analog video unit
on your computer - Signal convert function
You can capttu'e images and sotmd fl'om an analog video unit connected to your
computer which has the i.LINK (DV) jack connected to your camcorder.
Before operation
Set DISPLAY in _ to LCD in the menu settings. (The def_tult setting is LCD.)
(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR.
(2) Press MENU, then select A/V ---* DV OUT in {_ to ON with the SEL/PUSH
EXEC dial (p. 202).
(3) Start playback on the analog video trait.
(4) Start procedures for capturing images and sound on your computer. The
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.
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After capturing images and sound
Stop eapttu ing procedures on your computer, and stop the playhaek on the analog
video trait.
Notes
• You need to install sohwale that supports the exchange video signals.
• 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
youl" canlcordet'.
• You cannot record or capttu e the video output via your camcorder when the video
tapes include copyright protection signals such as the [D 2 system.
• You can capture images and sound with an Svideo cable (optional) instead of the
A/V connecting cable (supplied).
If your computer has a USB connector
You can connect using a USB cahle, but images may not be transfered smoothly.