JVC GV-CB3E manual

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    LYT0196-001A COPYRIGHT© 1998 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD. ® Registered Trademark owned by VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD. VICTOR COMP ANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED EG Printed in Japan 0598MSV * UN * SN GV-CB3E GV-CB3E JLIP VIDEO CAPTURE BOX JLIP VIDEOREDIGERINGS -BOKS / JLIP VIDEO-FRAMEGRABBER-BOX / BOÎTIER DE CAPTURE VIDÉO JLIP / JLIP VIDEO CAPTURE TOE[...]

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    2 EN Dear Customer , Thank you for purchasing this VIDEO CAPTURE BOX. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of this product. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS It is recommended that you . . . .... refer to "Controls and Connectors" ( Z pg. 7) and familiarize yourself with conne[...]

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    EN 3 CAUTIONS DO NOT attempt to insert foreign objects into the connectors, as this can lead to electric shock or fire. If an object is accidentally inserted, unplug it and contact your JVC dealer . Be especially careful with children. If during use you notice that the VIDEO CAPTURE BOX is damaged, unplug it and contact your JVC dealer . Use of the[...]

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    4 EN CAUTIONS (cont.) How to handle a CD-ROM ● T ake 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 conventi[...]

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    EN 5 T wo software programs are provided with the GV -CB3 JLIP package. JLIP Video Capture Software Video Capture Facility Video images from video sour ce units such as camcorders or VCRs can be captured as 768 x 552 still images with 16.77 million colors through the serial port (RS-232C) of a Windows T -operated computer . JLIP Control Facility Wi[...]

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    6 EN ACCESSORIES After opening the carton, check that all of the following items are included. 3.5 mm diameter 4-pole cable x 3 V ideo cables x 2 Approx. 1.5 m PC connection cable (for PC/A T compatible computers) CD-ROM • JLIP V ideo Capture Software • JLIP V ideo Producer Software* • MGI PhotoSuite SE LR6 (AA)-size alkaline battery x 6 S-Vi[...]

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    EN 7 CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS S-Video input connector Power indicator lamp: Lights when the power is turned on Power button Video input connector JLIP connector (JLIP: Joint Level Interface Protocol) • Connect to a JLIP-compatible camcorder or VCR for operation via a PC Digital connector • Connect to computer's RS-232C terminal (COM port) J[...]

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    8 EN CONNECTIONS (When Using JLIP V ideo Capture Software) n Make sure all units are turned off before making any connections. n The video images will be displayed on your TV . Y ou cannot view the images on your computer monitor . n When connecting the provided cables, be sure to connect the terminals with core filters to the GV -CB3 V ideo Captur[...]

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    EN 9 JLIP JLIP Rear-panel connectors GV-CB3 Video Capture Box Front-panel connectors Core filter Personal computer T o video input connector T o S-V ideo input connector T o JLIP connector T o COM port (RS-232C) Core filter T o digital connector (8-pin) Core filter * AC adapter (AA-V701EG/EK) (optional) To A C outlet PC connection cable (provided) [...]

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    10 EN JLIP JLIP CONNECTIONS (When Using JLIP V ideo Producer Software) WHEN CONNECTING TO A VIDEO SOURCE UNIT WITH JLIP CONNECTOR OR TO A VIDEO PRINTER n Be sure to turn off the power of all connected units before making any connections. n When connecting the provided cable, be sure to connect the plug with the core filter to the GV-CB3 V ideo Capt[...]

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    EN 11 Camcorder T o edit connector T o video/audio output connector T o video/audio input connector T o remote pause connector Connect to TV * 3.5 mm ø mini-plug cable Connect this if the video unit has an S-Video input connector . To S-V ideo output connector T o JLIP jack TV * Use an optional mini-plug cable or the editing cable provided with th[...]

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    12 EN VIDEO CAPTURE Image data flow (When Using JLIP Video Capture Software) GV-CB3 (Image stored in video memory) V ideo signal V ideo source unit Index image data (with a resolution of 80 x 60 pixels) Full image data (with a resolution of 768 x 552 pixels) (3 types of video data) • DVF (DV still image) data: Approx. 120 kB* • Bitmap data: App[...]

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    EN 13 MAJOR SPECIFICA TIONS JLIP VIDEO CAPTURE BOX (GV -CB3) Connectors S-V ideo : Input Y : 1.0 Vp-p 75 ohms C : 0.3 Vp-p 75 ohms V ideo : Input 1.0 Vp-p 75 ohms (pin jack) : Output 1.0 Vp-p 75 ohms (pin jack) JLIP (x 3) : 3.5 mm dia. 4-pole, mini-head jack Digital : Mini DIN 8-pin DC input : DC 7.5 V (powered from optional AC adapter) Capture ima[...]

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    LYT0196-001A COPYRIGHT© 1998 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD. ® Registered Trademark owned by VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD. VICTOR COMP ANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED EG Printed in Japan 0598MSV * UN * SN GV-CB3E GV-CB3E JLIP VIDEO CAPTURE BOX JLIP VIDEOREDIGERINGS -BOKS / JLIP VIDEO-FRAMEGRABBER-BOX / BOÎTIER DE CAPTURE VIDÉO JLIP / JLIP VIDEO CAPTURE TOE[...]