Instruction manual

Using Multiple Cameras
To connect more than one VC-C3 camera to your PC, will require one
available COM port for each camera, up to a maximum of four. You
still must use the special RS-232 control cable for each camera. Do not
attempt to use any other RS-232 cable besides the one that Canon sells
for the VC-C3 camera. The VC-C3 camera has a special pin configura-
tion and will NOT work with an ordinary RS-232 cable. If you do not
own the Canon RS-232 control cable, contact the nearest Canon VC-C3
camera reseller for purchasing information or see Appendix A for the
pin outs of the cable.
Before connecting or disconnecting any hardware from your computer,
always turn your computer off first.
Connect the 8-pin DIN connector end of the cable to the RS-232 port
on the back of the VC-C3 camera and connect the 9 pin DSUB connec-
tor end of the cable to any available serial port on the back of your
computer (COM1 – COM4). Repeat this for as many cameras, up to 4,
that you have available COM ports for.
If your computer is additionally equipped with a real time video capture
card you can connect either the Video Out or S-Video Out from the
VC-C3 to your computer. This will enable you to display the VC-C3
video directly on your computer screen. If your computer is not
equipped for such a configuration, you can use any standard NTSC
video monitor to view the video output.
VC-C3 Connection Diagram (Multiple Cameras)
Personal Computer
RS-232 Cables
4
* The majority of computers sold come equipped with 2 COM ports
(COM1 and COM2). To connect more than 2 VC-C3 Cameras to your
computer may require the installation of additional COM ports via an
upgrade card. Please see your computer dealer for information on this.
(COM1)
(COM2)
(COM3)*