Sony DCR-TRV25 Operating Instructions - Page 174

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 (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. DV IN/OUT AUDIO/VIDEO 174 OUT S VIDEO VIDEO Yellow i.LINK AUDIO VCR A/V connecting cable (supplied) Red White : Signal flow i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) 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.