Sony DCR-PC5 - Manual (Page 71)

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Editing
Using with analog video unit and personal
computer – Signal convert function
You can convert analog video signals into digital video signals via your camcorder
connected to a personal computer and analog video unit.
Analog video signals t Digital video signals
You can capture images and sound from an analog video unit connected to a personal
computer which has the i. LINK jack (DV jack) to your camcorder.
(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR.
(2) Press FN to display PAGE1 (p.16).
(3) Set A/V t DV OUT to ON in the menu settings (p. 89).
(4) Start playback on the analog video unit slightly ahead of the point from which
you want to start capturing images.
(5) Start capturing procedures on your personal computer.
The operation procedures depend on your personal computer and the software
which you use.
For details on how to capture images, refer to the instruction manual of your
personal computer and the software.
After capturing images and sound
Stop capturing procedures on your personal computer, and stop the playback on the
analog video unit.
Notes
•You need to install software which can exchange video signals.
•Depending on the condition of the analog video signals, the personal computer 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 colors.
•You cannot record or capture the video output via your camcorder when the video
includes copyright protection signals such as ID-2 system.
DV
VIDEO
AUDIO
S VIDEO
OUT DV IN/OUT
: Signal flow
(not supplied)
AUDIO/VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO