Panasonic CF-E1M - Manual (Page 36)

DV Capture
It is possible to use the DV Capture functions below by connecting a digital video camcorder
(sold separately) to the computer.
• Functions to play recorded images on the computer
• Functions to save a part of the input from recorded images ora digital video camcorder as a
moving image or still image file
• To display or play the contents saved to a file
Connecting a Digital Video Camcorder
Prepare the following items.
• Digital video camcorder (sold separately)
• DV Interface Cable (4-to-4 pin) (sold separately)
• MiniDV tape on which images are recorded (sold separately)
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DV Interface Cable
This is a cable (4-to-4 pin) that connects the DV input/output connector (IEEE 1394 standards) of
a digital video camcorder to the IEEE 1394 interface connector of the computer. The name the
camera is known by differs depending on the product (e.g., ¡.LINK cable).
For questions, contact Panasonic at 1 -800-272-7033.
Turn on the computer and the digital video camcorder
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Refer to the instnictions manual included with digital video camcorder.
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• Be sure to connect a DV interface cable after the power is ON.
• When DV capture is being employed, take caution so that the power of the digital video
camcorder connected to the computer i s not cut off. When a digital video camcorder in the
camera mode is being used, the power may be cut off automatically when a tape is inserted.
• When capturing recorded contents
Insert a MiniDV tape (recorded by a digital video camcorder) and select the VCR mode.
• When capturing input from a digital video camcorder
Select the camera mode on a digital video camcorder.
After confirming Windows has started up, connect a digital video
camcorder to the computer with a DV interface cable
Refer to the instructions manual included with digital video camcorder.
DV Input/Output Connector
^ IEEE 1394 Inter­
face Connector
Example of a digital video camcorder
• With “DV Capture”, do not simultaneously use the two IEEE 1394 Interface Connectors.
• When connecting a camcorder for the first time, a dialog box may appear to install the device
driver.
• When a digital video camcorder is connected, the sound volume adjustment icon may be
displayed in the taskbar. You can choose to stop the display in the taskbar by double-click­
ing the [Multimedia] icon in [Control Panel] and removing the check mark for “Show vol­
ume control on the taskbar” in the [Audio] tab.
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When Removing the Digital Video Camcorder
© Turn off the computer and remove the cable from the IEEE 1394 Interface connector
of the computer.
(1) Turn off the digital video camcorder and remove the cable .