Sony DCR-TRV25 - Manual (Page 174)

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You can capture images and sound from 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 default setting is LCD.)
(1) Set the POWER switch to VCR.
(2) Set A/V t DV OUT in
to ON in the menu settings (p. 178).
(3) Start playback on the analog video unit.
(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 manuals of your
computer and software you are using.
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 exchange video signals.
•Depending on the state of the analog video signals, the 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
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 jack
You can connect using a USB cable, but images may not be transferred smoothly.
Capturing images from an analog video
unit on your computer
– Signal convert function
i.LINK
AUDIO/VIDEO
DV IN/OUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
S VIDEO
OUT
i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable)
: Signal flow
VCR
Yellow
White
Red
A/V connecting cable (supplied)