On-line Manual LITE VERSION Video Capture Software IMPORTANT INFORMATION CONTENTS SV Photo Capture SV Card Link Troubleshooting Please read this operation manual carefully before using your software.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION & CONTENTS IMPORTANT INFORMATION CONTENTS PREVIOUS PAGE NEXT PAGE CONTENTS ● The “readmeen.txt” file, located in the “Readme” folder of the “PixLab Lite Installation CD-ROM”, includes important new information that could not be included in this on-line manual. The “readmeen.txt” file can be read using the “Notepad” program provided with Windows. For instructions on using “Notepad”, refer to the Windows operating instructions.
SV Photo Capture CONTENTS Use this to capture images with correction. Edge Smoothing OFF button Use this to capture images without correction. Preparations 2 Capture button Use this button to start capturing images from the VIEWCAM. Connect the VIEWCAM to the computer. • For details on connections, refer to the operation manual of your VIEWCAM. Display window The image is displayed here as it is being captured. Turn on the VIEWCAM’s power and set it to the Camera or VCR mode.
CONTENTS 7 Capturing images 4 5 Use the mode select buttons to choose the mode. to capture images being displayed on the LCD • Click screen of the VIEWCAM. • Click to capture images recorded on a tape as the tape is playing. NEXT PAGE Click when the image you want to capture is displayed. • The image stops moving (a still image is displayed) and transfer from the VIEWCAM begins. • The save folder selection dialog box shown below is displayed when transfer is completed.
CONTENTS Saving images 8 9 10 Select the folder in which the image is to be saved. • All files are saved in JPEG format. • If the “Details ...” button is clicked before pressing “Save” button, the screen shown below is displayed and the compression rate can be changed. • If still picture or slow playback is performed continuously for a specific amount of time, the VIEWCAM automatically switches back to playback to protect the video tape and heads.
SV Card Link CONTENTS PREVIOUS PAGE NEXT PAGE SV Card Link can be used to capture still pictures stored on a VIEWCAM’s media card directly into your computer. Note This function can only be used if your VIEWCAM is equipped with a media card. Preparations 1 2 Check that a media card is mounted in the VIEWCAM. Connect the VIEWCAM to the computer. • For details on connections, refer to the operation manual of your VIEWCAM. Turn on the VIEWCAM’s power and set it to the VCR mode.
CONTENTS 6 Select the folder in which the still images are to be saved. PREVIOUS PAGE NEXT PAGE Exitting 9 To quit SV Card Link, click . With SV Card Link, the connection settings are set automatically. These settings can also be set manually. 1) Click . 2) Set the serial port and transfer speed. 3) Click “OK”. Note ● Do not disconnect connection cables or turn off the power of the VIEWCAM, computer or other connected equipment while image data is being transferred with SV Card Link.
Troubleshooting CONTENTS PREVIOUS PAGE ● Are the VIEWCAM and computer connected properly? Check that the cable is securely connected and that the power is on. ● Is the power saving function turned on? For some computers, turning on the power saving (power management) function may interfere with communications. Refer to your computer’s operating instructions and turn the power saving function off before starting up SV Photo Capture or SV Card Link.
