JVC LYT1155-001A User's Manual
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1. Use of this software is authorized according to the terms of the software license When contacting the nearest JVC office or agency in your country about this software refer to the JVC Worldwide Service Network at http www jvc victor co jp english worldmap index e html please fill out the following and have the appropriate information ready Product Name Model Problem Error Message PC Manufacturer Model Desktop Laptop CPU OS Memory MB Available Hard Disk Space MB Please note that it may take some time to respond to your questions depending on their subject matter JVC cannot answer questions regarding basic operation of your PC or questions regarding specifications or performance of the OS other applications or drivers i System Requirements m For copying still image files to a PC The following requirements must be satisfied to connect the camcorder to a PC using the USB cable and to copy still image files from the memory card in the camcorder Os Windows XP Home Edition pre installed Windows XP Professional pre installed Connector USB connector m For using HD Capture Utility MPEG Edit Studio Pro LE ImageMixer DVD The following requirements must be satisfied to connect the camcorder to a PC using an i LINK cable to import MPEG format video stream and to edit video clips on a PC Os Windows XP Home Edition pr2. copied to a PC and played back on the PC 1 Click Start and then click My Picture 2 Create a new folder enter the folder name and then double click it Select the file to be copied in the DCIM folder Drag and drop the selected file in the destination folder created in step 2 The message ACCESSING FILES appears on the camcorder s LCD monitor and the file is copied from the memory card to the PC NOTE f My Pictures File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Folders bd Address 3 C Documents and Settings JVC My Docurrents My Pictures Picture Tasks View as a slide show File and Folder Tasks wi Rename this folder amp 100JVCGR File Edt View Favorites Tools Help Back S O search Q 2 gt Address C EADCIMHOOJVCGR Picture Tasks TA View as a slide show gt s lt search Sample Pictures Summer Memories Folders Order prints online wy Print this picture Set as desktop background S Picture Tasks Order prints online dy Print pictures File and Folder Tasks Never disconnect the USB cable while the message ACCESSING FILES is displayed on the camcorder s LCD monitor f Still Images Playback uUi Double click the still image file extension still image To print a still image Click the icon for printing to display Photo Printing Wizard Then you can select and print a still image OR Select the st
3. ENGLISH SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND USB i LINK CONNECTION GUIDE LYT1155 001A Printed in Japan COPYRIGHT 2003 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN LTD 0403 FO ID VP This document explains the basic information such as system requirements installation and connections etc for the provided software For details on the operation refer to the software instruction manual included on the CD ROM in PDF format CAUTION Operate this equipment according to the operating procedures described in this manual Use only the provided CD ROM Never use any other CD ROM to run this software Do not attempt to modify this software Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void user s authority to operate the equipment How to handle a CD ROM Take care not to soil or scratch the mirror surface opposite to the printed surface Do not write anything or put a sticker on either the front or back surface If the CD ROM gets dirty gently wipe it with a soft cloth outward from the center hole using a circular motion Do not use conventional disc cleaners or cleaning spray Do not bend the CD ROM or touch its mirror surface Do not store your CD ROM in a dusty hot or humid environment Keep it away from direct sunlight You can find the latest information in English on the provided software program at our world wide web server at http www jvc victor co jp english index e html I Notice for Users
4. R THE INTERNET in the software instruction manual on the CD ROM If you perform installation of a software that is already installed uninstallation will start In this case perform the installation again after uninstallation is finished CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Connections Use the USB cable or i LINK cable to connect the camcorder to a PC For the operation on the camcorder refer to the camcorder s instruction manuals USB connection Enables you to copy still image files in a memory card to a PC or to use the camcorder as a web camera for video conference over the Internet To USB connector Cp USB cable provided Ml To copy still image files to a PC 1 2 3 4 Make sure that there is a memory card in the camcorder Set the camcorder s Playback Mode Switch to MEMORY Set the camcorder s Power Switch to am while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch The camcorder turns on Connect the camcorder to the PC with a USB cable On the camcorder s LCD monitor USB MODE appears To use the camcorder as a web camera and hold a videoconference over the Internet 1 2 Set the camcorder s Recording Mode Switch to MEMORY Set the camcorder s Power Switch to EY or m while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch The camcorder turns on Connect the camcorder to the PC with a USB cable Th
5. atibility issues between the hub and the PC may result in instability in the operation of the PC If this happens connect the camcorder directly to the PC not through the hub Do not use an extension USB cable Never disconnect the USB cable while the message ACCESSING FILES appears on the camcorder s LCD monitor Driver Installation Installing the driver for importing MPEG format video stream When you connect the camcorder to the PC with an i LINK cable at first time the driver is installed Click Install from a list or specific location Advanced and then click Next The driver search dialog box appears Click Don t search will choose the driver to install and then click Next The Hardware Update Wizard dialog box appears Click Sound video and game controllers and then click Next The dialog box to select the manufacture and model appears Click JVC for manufacture and JVC Tape Device for model and then click Next The Update Driver Warning dialog box appears If not go to step 6 Click Yes The Completing Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears Click Finish Cou fF WN CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Installing the drivers for using the camcorder as a web camera When you connect the camcorder to the PC with a USB cable at first time four drivers are installed in succession NOTE Click Continue Anyway when the message Has not passed Windows Logo testing ap
6. ay not work properly depending on the PC environment e If your counter party uses Windows NetMeeting you cannot communicate using Windows Messenger Use Windows NetMeeting 3 0 or later If you are using a dial up router or a broadband router refer to the router s instruction manual If you are using a firewall or a router with the dial up connection it is not possible to connect to the Internet properly Consult your Internet service provider whether Windows Messenger can be used or not The quality of images or sound during video conference may differ depending on the condition of Internet access The system requirements information is not a guarantee that the provided software will work on all personal computers meeting those requirements Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Other product and company names included in this instruction manual are trademarks and or registered trademarks of their respective holders i Software Installation Follow the procedure described below to install the software From the Setup dialog box in step 3 you can install the following software HD Capture Utility This application is used to import MPEG format video stream from a camcorder or to export the edited video clip back to the camcorder Audio converter This application is used to convert audio files into diff
7. e El indicator appears on the camcorder s LCD monitor When connecting an USB cable for the first time the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears t pg 10 Installing the drivers for using the camcorder as a web camera For details on holding a video conference over the Internet refer to the software instruction manual on the CD ROM CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE i LINK connection Enables you to import MPEG format video stream to the PC or export edited video clip to the camcorder To i LINK connector i LINK cable S400 compatible optional VC VDV204 or VC VDV206 To i LINK IN OUT 1 Set the camcorder s Power Switch to GEM while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch The camcorder turns on 2 Set i LINK OUT to SW in the camcorder s system setting menu 3 Set the camcorder s output mode select switch to MPEG2 4 Connect the camcorder to the PC with an i LINK cable When connecting an i LINK cable for the first time the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears t pg 9 Installing the driver for importing MPEG format video stream NOTES It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack Do not turn on or off the camcorder or switch the playback mode on the camcorder when the USB cable is connected If you connect the camcorder to the PC through a USB hub comp
8. e installed Windows XP Professional pre installed CPU Intel Pentium 4 2 GHz or faster RAM 256 MB DDR SDRAM or DRD RAM or more 384 MB or more if the main RAM is used for the video memory 512 MB recommended Hard disk drive UltraATA100 7200 rpm or faster recommended Connector IEEE1394 i LINK connector Display 1024 x 768 or greater Video memory 32 MB or more m For creating a DVD Video In addition to the system requirements above a DVD recording drive which is compatible with ImageMixer DVD is required DVD RAM disc is not supported by ImageMixer DVD For details on compatible DVD recording drives visit the web site of Pixela Corporation http www imagemixer com CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE m For holding a video conference over the Internet The following requirements must be satisfied to use a camcorder as a web camera for video conference over the Internet Hardware Os Windows XP Home Edition pre installed Windows XP Professional pre installed Connector USB connector Software Windows Messenger Ver4 6 or later is required If an old version is installed download and install the latest version from the web site of Microsoft Corporation http www microsoft com Miscellaneous Internet access and an e mail address are required You can also find the latest information in English at our world web site http www jvc victor co jp english index e html NOTES Some functions m
9. erent format You can add background music or audio effect to the video clip This application is installed automatically when installing HD Capture Utility MPEG Edit Studio Pro LE This application is used to edit MPEG format video clips The provided MPEG Edit Studio Pro LE is an application with limited functions and some setting items cannot be selected ImageMixer DVD This application is used to create a DVD Video Adobe Acrobat Reader 5 0 This application is used to read PDF files 1 Load the provided CD ROM in the PC After a moment the Important Notice dialog box appears e If the Important Notice dialog box does not appear click My Computer from the Start menu and then double click the CD ROM icon 2 Confirm the contents and then click Next After a moment the Setup dialog box appears From the Setup dialog box you can install the desired software 3 Click Install on the right side of the desired software The installation of the selected software starts HD Capture Utility Install The procedure differs depending on the software Follow the on weecesistusiorrote instal screen instructions to complete the installation Install Install Following steps are the example of HD Capture Utility 4 Inthe Choose Setup Language dialog box select English FEAET and then click OK The InstallShield Wizard dialog box appears a Select the language for this installation fro
10. es using Windows Picture and Fax Viewer gg Copy pictures to a folder on my computer Eoi d Camera Wizard Always do the selected action 2 Select Open folders to view files using Windows Et T Explorer and click OK File Edt View Favorites Tools Help Still images extension jpg are stored in the DCIM Qs F seh gt Foders Fr folder File and Folder Tasks fw Rename this folder Ey Move this folder If the Removable Disk window does not appear confirm the connection c pg 7 or perform the following procedure Click Start and then click My Computer The Removable Disk icon which represents the memory card in the camcorder appears in the My Computer window 2 Double click the Removable Disk icon NOTES Never disconnect the USB cable while the message ACCESSING FILES is displayed on the camcorder s LCD monitor Saving the wrong kinds of files in a memory card or deleting files or folders from a memory card can cause problems with the operation of the camcorder Delete unnecessary files by the operation on the camcorder If you are using a brand new memory card you need to initialize the memory card with the camcorder first You may not be able to copy files from the memory card to the PC without doing so The file extension may not appear depending on the setting J Copying Still Images to a PC Still image files that are stored in a memory card can be
11. ill image file and then click File and Print jpg to view a e Pd a A at I Disconnecting the USB Cable Before replacing memory cards or turning off the PC first disconnect the USB cable and turn off the camcorder 1 Confirm that the message ACCESSING FILES is not currently displayed on the camcorder s LCD monitor If the message ACCESSING FILES is currently displayed wait until it disappears before proceeding 2 Double click the Safely Remove Hardware icon ION 2 in the status bar E ar 3 05PM The Safely Remove Hardware dialog box appears if not wait a while then go to step 5 3 Select USB Mass Storage Device and then click Stop x Select the device you want to unplug or eject and then click Stop When The Stop a Hardware device dialog box appears Windows notifies you that itis safe to do so unplug the device from your computer X Safely Remove Hardware Hardware devices E J USB Mass Storage Device USB Mass Storage Device 4 GR HD1 f N Cee J Of se J Display device components Close The model name depends on the connected camcorder 4 Click OK A message indicating that the device can be safely Confirm devices to be stopped Choose OK to continue removed appears Windows will attempt to stop the following devices After the devices are stopped they may be removed safely Stop a Hardware device amp USB Mass Storage De
12. m the choices below A 5 Click Next The Welcome to the installation wizard for capture utility dialog box appears 6 Click Yes The License Agreement dialog box appears CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 7 Click Next The Customer Information dialog box appears 8 Input your information in all boxes and then click Next z If you do not input your information in all boxes you cannot click in Next a copay aT When you are a personal user input any letters in the Company Name box me Company Name The Choose Destination Location dialog box appears rao Q Click Next The installation begins 10 Click Next After a moment the Install Shield Wizard Complete dialog box appears 11 Click Finish Repeat the procedure to install other software Note on installing MPEG Edit Studio Pro LE Enter the serial number which is printed on the label on the CD ROM case When entering the serial number consider the case upper or lower and difference between number and alphabet NOTES The software instruction manual is included on the CD ROM in PDF format Double click the JVC folder and then double click the Docs folder Open the Start pdf file and click the button of the desired language Note that Adobe Acrobat Reader must be installed to read PDF files For details on how to use Windows Messenger refer to VIDEO CONFERENCE OVE
13. ou can view playback on the camcorder s LCD monitor 0 capture utitity _ x f ar HDT x Timecode 00 12 14 00 Co n N Start button 7 Check playback on the camcorder s LCD monitor and then click Start approximately 2 seconds before the scene from where importing to be started 8 Check playback on the camcorder s LCD monitor and then click Cancel after the scene to be imported finishes 9 Click the close button on the upper right of the window to quit HD Capture Utility 10 Disconnect the i LINK cable 11 Set the camcorder s Power Switch to OFF The camcorder turns off NOTES It is not possible to import a scene less than 5 seconds The continuous scene may be divided into two or more files depending on the environment of you PC or condition of the tape It is not possible to import video stream from other devices such as a D VHS VCR The HD Capture Utility is compatible only with MPEG format video stream To import DV format video stream use commercially available video edit software which is compatible with DV format It is recommended to import video stream a little longer including parts before and after the necessary part than that you actually need Unnecessary parts of the video clip can be deleted cut by MPEG Edit Studio Pro LE If there are blank or drop out parts or switching point of recording mode between 480p and 720p the video stream
14. pears Be sure not to select Stop Installation If you do so the drivers will not be installed correctly 1 Load the provided CD ROM in the PC If the Important Notice dialog box appears click Next and then Quit to close the dialog box 2 Click Install from a list or specific location Advanced and then click Next The driver search dialog box appears 3 Click the next three items in the order below Search for the best driver in these location Include this location in the search Browse Double click the CD ROM drive icon and the XP folder and then click OK The driver search dialog box appears Click Next The warning message appears N w Click Continue Anyway After a moment the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears Click Finish After a moment the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears again oN O Ww A Repeat steps 2 to 7 until the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box does not appear After you repeat steps 2 to 7 four times the installation is completed 10 f Viewing the Contents of a Memory Card l Connect the camcorder to the PC witha USB T cable pg 7 Windows can perform the same action each time you insert a disk or connect a device with this kind of file The Removable Disk window appears on the PC s E Pictures What do you want Windows to do screen after a moment sie eae View a slideshow of the imag
15. vice Genetic volume E Se JVQGR HD1 ISB Device The model name depends on the connected camcorder 5 Disconnect the USB cable 6 Set the camcorder s Power Switch to OFF The camcorder turns off ae eee Importing MPEG format Video Stream to a PC 1 Connect the camcorder to the PC with an i LINK cable gt pg 8 2 Click Start go to All Programs PIXELA HD Capture Utility and then click HD Capture Utility You can also double click the HD Capture Utility 1 0 icon on the desktop 3 gt Make sure that the camcorder s model name is Model name displayed If the model name is not displayed confirm the HD capture utitity _ x connection pg 8 or reinstall the driver gt pg 16 z If a D VHS VCR is connected simultaneously select the camcorder s model name Timecode 00 12 14 00 SIdielFic O Export Import button Browse button 4 Click Import and then click Browse The Save As dialog box appears 5 Specify the file name and location and then click Save Make sure to select a folder on the local hard disk Approximately 150 MB 300 MB while importing of the hard disk space is required for a 1 minute video stream Select a destination with sufficient space for storage Cap0001 m2q e MPEGTS Files m2t 14 CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 6 Start playback using control buttons Control buttons Y
16. will be automatically divided into two or more files The numbers are added to the file for example Cap0001 m2t Cap0001 0001 m2t and Cap0001 0002 m2t 15 CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Reinstalling the driver If the camcorder s model name does not appear in HD Capture Utility in spite of proper settings the driver may not be correctly installed In this case reinstall the driver 1 Click Start right click My Computer and then click Property The System Property window appears 2 Click the Hardware tab and then click Device Manager The Device Manager window appears 3 Double click Sound video and game controllers 4 Right click JVC Tape Device and then click Delete If JVC Tape Device is not displayed delete AV C Tape Recorder Player in Other Devices The confirmation screen appears Click OK Disconnect the i LINK cable and connect it again After a moment the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box appears aun Reinstall the driver pg 9 te
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