Sharp VL-WD450U - Manual (Page 86)

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Advanced Features
Playback
Advanced Features
Configuring Software for
PC Connection
This camcorder can transfer still playback
images in TAPE-VCR mode or still images in
TAPE-CAMERA and CARD modes to a
personal computer by using the supplied Video
Capture Software.
System Requirements
• IBM PC/AT or compatible with Intelb Pentiumb
133 MHz or faster processor
• Microsoft Windowsb 95B, Windowsb 95C,
Windowsb 98, Windowsb 98 Second Edition,
Windowsb 2000 Professional*, or Windowsb
Me operating system
• 32 MB or more of RAM
• 9 MB minimum of available hard-disk space
• SVGA (800 K 600 pixels) color display
monitor with 16-bit color or higher
• CD-ROM drive (for installation)
• RS-232C serial port
• Mouse or other pointing device
Connecting the camcorder to a
Personal Computer
1
Turn off the PC.
2
Connect the camcorder as shown below.
• Before connecting the camcorder to the
PC, make sure that the PC power is off
to insure that images are transferred
properly.
3
Turn on the PC.
To RS-232C port
(D-sub 9-pin port)
PC connecting cable (supplied)
To PC connection jack
Notes:
• It is recommended to use the AC adapter/battery
charger as a power source for extended periods
of use.
• Images with the following functions cannot be
transferred to a personal computer.
— TAPE-VCR/CARD-VCR mode: Playback Zoom,
Picture Effect Playback
— TAPE-CAMERA/CARD-CAMERA mode: Digital
Zoom, Digital Picture Effects, Scene Menu
• Using a commercially available floppy disk
adapter or PC card adapter, it is possible to
directly transfer still images on a SmartMedia
card to a PC (see page 85).
• To edit still images transferred with the Video
Capture Software, use a commercially available
image editing software.
* In the Windowsb 2000 Professional environ-
ment, only the system administrator has
installation access rights.
Installing the Software
1
Turn on the PC and start up Windows.
2
Insert the CD-ROM of the Video Capture
Software into the CD-ROM drive.
3
Double click on the “My Computer” icon.
4
Double click on the “CD-ROM” drive
icon.
5
Double click on the “Setup.exe” file.
6
Follow the instructions as they appear
on the PC monitor until the installation is
complete.
7
Restart the PC.