JLIP CAPTURE PACK JLIP CAPTURE-PACK ENSEMBLE JLIP CAPTURE JLIP CAPTURE PAKKET PAQUETE JLIP CAPTURE PACCHETTO JLIP CAPTURE JLIP CAPTURE PACK JLIP-SIEPPAUSPAKKAUS JLIP CAPTURE PACK JLIP BILDEOVERFØRINGSPAKKE BEFORE OPERATION VOR DER INBETRIEBNAHME AVANT DE COMMENCER VOOR GEBRUIK ANTES LA OPERACION PRIMA DI INIZIARE FØR BRUGEN ENNEN KÄYTTÖÄ INNAN DU SÄTTER IGÅNG FØR BRUK INSTRUCTIONS BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG / MODE D'EMPLOI GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING / MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES MANUALE DI ISTRUZIONI / INSTRUKTIONSBOG KÄYTTÖOHJEET / ANVISNINGAR BRUKSANVISNING / LYT0432-001A NORSK SVENSKA SUOMI DANSK ITALIANO HS-V4KITE CASTELLANO NEDERLANDS FRANÇAIS DEUTSCH ENGLISH CAUTIONS IMPORTANT (For owners in U.K.) Connection to the mains supply in the United Kingdom. DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer. BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an identical approved type, as originally fitted, and to replace the fuse cover. If nontheless the mains plug is cut off ensure to remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately, to avoid a possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply. If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains plug then follow the instructions given below: DO NOT make any connection to the Larger Terminal coded E or Green. The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Blue to N (Neutral) or Black Brown to L (Live) or Red If these colours do not correspond with the terminal identifications of your plug, connect as follows: Blue wire to terminal coded N (Neutral) or coloured black. Brown wire to terminal coded L (Live) or coloured Red. If in doubt -- consult a competent electrician. i Some Do's And Don'ts On The Safe Use Of Equipment This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured. DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment. DO ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plug, extension leads and interconnections between pieces of equipment) are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making or changing connections. DO consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation or safety of your equipment. DO be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment. DON'T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally, DON'T DON'T or if it is damaged in any way -- switch off, withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer. remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages. leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is designed for unattended operation or has a standby mode. Switch off using the switch on the equipment and make sure that your family knows how to do this. Special arrangements may need to be made for infirm or handicapped people. use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the requirements of road safety. It is illegal to watch television whilst driving. listen to headphones at high volume, as such use can permanently damage your hearing. obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for example with curtains or soft furnishings. Overheating will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment. use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws -- to ensure complete safety always fit the manufacturer's approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instructions. allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture. DON'T DON'T DON'T DON'T DON'T ABOVE ALL... -- NEVER let anyone especially children push anything into holes, slots or any other opening in the case -- this could result in a fatal electrical shock; -- NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind -- it is better to be safe than sorry! ii 2 EN JVC SOFTWARE LICENCE AGREEMENT IMPORTANT TO CUSTOMERS: MAKE SURE TO READ THIS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPENING THE SEALED SOFTWARE PACKETS Thank you for purchasing our product. In order to start using the software programme enclosed, you are required to accept the terms and conditions of the agreement as provided below. Software Licence Agreement This is a legal agreement between you (either an individual or an entity) and Victor Company of Japan, Limited (JVC). By opening the sealed software packages and/or by using the Programme, you are agreeing to be bound by the terms of this Agreement. Should you not agree to the terms hereof, return the unopened software packets and the accompanying items to the place where you obtained them. 1. GRANT OF LICENCE This Licence Agreement (Agreement) permits you to use the software programme (Programme) enclosed in this package and/or the accompanying written material (e. g. printed manuals). Although you are also granted licence to load the Programme into temporary memory (i. e. RAM) or install the Programme once into permanent memory (e. g. hard disk, CD-R, or other storage device) of one (1) computer system, you are strictly prohibited to install the Programme on a network server for the sole purpose of internal distribution. 2. COPYRIGHT Notwithstanding the provision of Article 1 hereof, any copyright in the Programme is owned exclusively by JVC and is protected by the Japanese copyright law, copyright laws of other countries, as applicable, and relevant provisions under international treaties including the Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works, as amended, and the Universal Copyright Convention, as amended. Therefore, you must treat the Programme like any other copyrighted material except that you may either (a) make one (1) copy of the Programme solely for your personal backup or archival purposes, or (b) transfer the Programme to a single hard disk, provided that you keep the original solely for your personal backup or archival purposes. 3. RESTRICTION ON THE PROGRAMME You may not reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, revise or modify the Programme, except to the extent that such restriction is expressly prohibited by applicable law. JVC and its distributors and dealers shall not be liable for any claims or defects etc. arising out of or in connection with such prohibited activities as indicated in this Agreement. 4. OTHER RESTRICTIONS You may not rent, lease or transfer the Programme to any third party nor let such a party use the Programme. EN 3 5. LIMITED WARRANTY JVC warrants that any media in which the Programme is embodied (e.g. floppy discs, CDROM, etc.) are free from any defects in materials and workmanship for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of your purchase and that any hardware accompanying the Programme is also free from defects to the extent provided in the attached Warranty Form. JVC's entire liability and your exclusive remedy in connection with the Programme shall be, at JVC's option, either (a) return of the price paid, or (b) replacement of defective Programme media. 6. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES EXCEPT FOR THE EXPRESS WARRANTIES STATED HEREIN AND TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, JVC AND ITS SUPPLIERS DISCLAIM ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN REGARD TO THE PROGRAMME AND THE ACCOMPANYING PRINTED MATERIALS. 7. LIMITED LIABILITY TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL JVC AND ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER, REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF ACTION WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT, STRICT PRODUCT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION OR ANY OTHER PECUNIARY LOSS) ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE PROGRAMME, EVEN IF JVC HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. Victor Company of Japan, Limited 4 EN CONTENTS MAJOR FEATURES GETTING STARTED 5­6 7 Provided Accessories ............................................................. 7 Connectable Devices .............................................................. 7 Operating Environment ........................................................... 7 INSTALLATION 8­9 JLIP Video Capture ................................................................ 8 JLIP Video Producer .............................................................. 8 Adobe® Acrobat® Reader 3.0 ................................................... 8 Mr. Photo Gold .................................................................... 9 CONNECTIONS 10 ­ 11 Presto! Mr. Photo Gold TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR REGISTERED USERS NOTICE FOR USERS 13 ­ 19 20 ­ 21 21 NOTE: The JLIP Video Capture/Producer instruction manual is also included on the CD-ROM in PDF format. To open, double-click the file in the desired language. Note that Adobe® Acrobat® Reader must be installed to read PDF files. 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 centre 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. The Readme.TXT file provides additional information for setup and information that is not included in the instruction manual. Please read the file before installing the provided software programme. You can find the latest information (in English) on the provided software programme at our world wide web server at http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp. MAJOR FEATURES Two software programmes are provided. EN 5 JLIP Video Capture Video Capture Facility Video images from a video camera can be captured as still images with 16.77 million colours through the serial port (RS-232C) of a Windows -operated computer. JLIP Video Producer JLIP Control Facility With a JLIP-compatible video camera, · all basic video operations can be executed on the computer display; · programmed video playback (up to 99 programmes) or assemble editing can be performed. JLIP Control Facility With a JLIP compatible video camera, · all basic video operations can be executed via the computer display; · up to 99 images can be captured automatically with Programme Video Capture (playing tape -- scanning -- transferring to PC). Assemble Editing Selected scenes on a pre-recorded tape can be edited in a specified sequence. Pre-recorded tape (on video camera) Recording tape (on VCR) 6 EN MAJOR FEATURES (cont.) Advanced Applications Create title indexes for your video collection Title index images can be captured from your favorite recordings using the Interval Capture mode. Print the captured index images on your PC printer using the computer's Print Screen facility, then attach them to your cassettes. Business presentations Images captured from video can be incorporated into business documents to spice up your presentations. Internet homepage Images captured from video can be incorporated in your Internet homepage using image editing software. Video journal and postcards Create your own original postcards, party invitation cards and the like or keep a video journal. GETTING STARTED Provided Accessories CD-ROM including: ·JLIP Video Capture ·JLIP Video Producer ·Presto! Mr. Photo Gold · Mr. Photo · PhotoAlbum · ImageFolio EN 7 PC Connection Cable Edit Cable (4 pole ­ 2 pole) Connectable Devices q JVC digital video cameras: GR-DVL20, GR-DVL30, GR-DVL40 Operating Environment q Personal Computer with Microsoft® Windows® 95/Windows® 98 q CPU: Intel® Pentium ® or better processor q Minimum RAM requirement: 32 MB q Available Hard Disk space of at least 10 MB for JVC Software Recommended 140 MB for Presto! Mr. Photo Gold (You can select which applications from Mr. Photo Gold you wish to install.) q Colour display capable of at least 640 x 480 pixels, 256 colours Recommended 1024 x 768 pixels, 16.77 million colours q 1 free serial transmission port, compatible with 9600 bps or higher transmission rate, connectable to RS-232C with 9 pin serial connector (Recommended compatible with UART 16550A) q Mouse (Windows® compatible) q CD-ROM drive NOTE: An optional 9 pin serial conversion adapter is required for computers using a serial communication port other than a standard 9 pin. * The system requirements information above 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. * is a registered trademark of JVC. JLIP stands for Joint Level Interface Protocol, a new communication protocol which allows AV units equipped with a JLIP terminal to be controlled by a personal computer. * Other product and company names included in this instruction manual are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective holders. 8 EN INSTALLATION INSTALLATION Refer to the Windows ® 95/98 manual or your computer's manual for details on basic Windows® 95/98 operating procedures. Installing JLIP Video Capture 1. Start up Windows®. · Close any other applications that are running. Make sure that there are no icons of other applications on the task bar. 2. Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Click Start on the task bar -- Run. 3. Click Browse -- CD-ROM icon in the Look in: column. 4. Double-click the JVC folder. 5. Double-click the Jcpt folder. 6. Double-click the Setup.exe icon. 7. Click OK. The set-up programme will load. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen. Installing JLIP Video Producer 1. Start up Windows®. · Close any other applications that are running. Make sure that there are no icons of other applications on the task bar. 2. Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Click Start on the task bar -- Run. 3. Click Browse -- CD-ROM icon in the Look in: column. 4. Double-click the JVC folder. 5. Double-click the Vdpro folder. 6. Double-click the Setup.exe icon. 7. Click OK. The set-up programme will load. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen. Installing Adobe® Acrobat® Reader 3.0 1. Start up Windows®. · Close any other applications that are running. Make sure that there are no icons of other applications on the task bar. 2. Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Click Start on the task bar -- Run. 3. Click Browse -- CD-ROM icon in the Look in: column. 4. Double-click the Reader folder. 5. Double-click the Setup.exe icon. 6. Click OK. The set-up programme will load. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen. NOTES: · Close any other programmes running on the PC. · Disable programmes that operate in the background, such as screen savers, e-mail and communication software, virus checkers, schedulers, etc. · Turn off file and printer sharing. EN 9 INSTALLATION Refer to the Windows® 95/98 manual or your computer's manual for details on basic Windows® 95/98 operating procedures. Installing NewSoft Presto! Mr. Photo/PhotoAlbum/ImageFolio 1. Start up Windows ®. · Close any other applications that are running. Make sure that there are no icons of other applications on the task bar. 2. Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Click Start on the task bar -- Settings -- Control Panel. 3. Double-click Add/Remove Programs. Click Install -- Next -- Browse -- CD-ROM icon in the Look in: column. 4. Double-click the NewSoft folder. 5. Double-click Setup.exe. 6. Click Finish. · Once the installation programme loads, follow the instructions displayed on your screen. 7. Click Install in the Language Selection window. · The installation programme will automatically detect the language being used in the version of Windows® you are running. 8. Click Next> in the Select Components window. · Click the check box to deselect any software you do not wish to install. The set-up programme will load. Follow the instructions that appear on the screen. STARTING UP JLIP Video Capture/Producer AND Presto! Mr. Photo/PhotoAlbum/ImageFolio 1. Start up Windows ®. 2. Click the Start button on the task bar. · The Program menu appears on the screen. 3. Move the mouse pointer over the programme entry you want to run and click to start the programme. · The software you selected in step 3 starts up. HOW TO CLOSE THE PROGRAMME Click the Close button or select File -- Exit. 10 EN CONNECTIONS To assure safety, make sure all units are turned off before making any connections. We recommend that you use the AC Power Adapter/Charger. When connecting a cable with a core filter attached, be sure to plug the connector equipped with the core filter into the video camera. Do not make any connections to the video camera's DV OUT connector. WHEN CONNECTED TO A VCR EQUIPPED WITH A JLIP JACK When JLIP Video Capture is used: PC connection cable (provided) To COM port (RS-232C) Attach the core filter provided with your video camera, referring to its instruction manual. PC To PC jack Core filter To JLIP jack When JLIP Video Producer is used: Video Camera S-VIDEO cable To S OUT jack White to AUDIO L Red to AUDIO R Yellow to VIDEO To S-VIDEO input jack JLIP cable Connect this if the video source unit has an S-Video input jack. White to AUDIO L To JLIP jack VCR (Recording deck) AUDIO/VIDEO cable NOTE: The JLIP cable can only be used with JVC VCRs equipped with a JLIP jack. Red to AUDIO R If your VCR has a SCART connector, use the cable adapter. Yellow to VIDEO NOTE: The JLIP cable is optional. Be sure to use the following: ·JLIP cable: PEAC0453 Consult your nearest JVC Technical Support Centre for details about availability (see page 20). EN 11 WHEN CONNECTED TO A VCR NOT EQUIPPED WITH A JLIP JACK When using a VCR not equipped with a JLIP jack, set your VCR brand using the remote control unit, then perform editing using the remote control. When JLIP Video Capture is used: PC connection cable (provided) To COM port (RS-232C) Use the plug which has three yellow rings around the pin. PC To PC jack Core filter To JLIP jack When JLIP Video Producer is used: Video Camera S-VIDEO cable To S OUT jack White to AUDIO L Red to AUDIO R Yellow to VIDEO To S-VIDEO input jack Edit cable (4 pole ­ 2 pole) (provided) Connect this if the video source unit has an S-Video input jack. Use the plug which has one black ring around the pin. To remote pause jack VCR (Recording deck) Connect here if the recording deck doesn't have a remote pause jack. If your VCR has a SCART connector, use the cable adapter. White to AUDIO L AUDIO/VIDEO cable Red to AUDIO R T W Yellow to VIDEO Remote control unit 12 EN MEMO EN 13 Mr. Photo Gold: Presto! Mr. Photo Presto! PhotoAlbum Presto! ImageFolio For Windows * Please consult your nearest NewSoft service centre for technical support. (see next page) Copyright © 1997-1998, NewSoft Technology Corp. All Rights Reserved. 14 EN Technical Support 4113 Clipper Court, Fremont, CA 94538, USA Tel: (1) 510-445-8600 Fax: (1) 510-445-8601 Technical Support Hot Line: (1) 510-445-8616 E-mail: tech@newsoftinc.com http://www.newsoftinc.com NewSoft international service centre: U.S.A: Taiwan: 9F, No. 68, Sec. 3, Nan-king E. Rd., Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C. Tel: (886) 2-2517-0750 Fax: (886) 2-2517-0760 Technical Support Hot Line: (886) 2-2517-0952 E-mail: support@newsoft.com.tw http://www.newsoft.com.tw Japan: 6-21-3 Shinbashi Minato-Ku, Tokyo 105-0004 Japan Tel: (81) 3-5472-7008 Fax: (81) 3-5472-7009 E-mail: support@newsoft.co.jp http://www.newsoft.co.jp The Software Centre, East Way, East Mill Industrial Estate, Ivybridge Devon, PL21 9PE, United Kingdom Tel: (44) 01752-201148 Fax: (44) 01752-894833 U.K.: France: Info Trade Centre d'activités de I'Ourcq 45, rue Delizy 93692 Pantin France Tel: (33) 1-4810-7563 Fax: (33) 1-4810-7555 E-mail: infotrad@club-internet.fr * ( ): Country code EN Mr. Photo stores and catalogues all of your valuable photos. You can sort photos and film "rolls" by date and title, or search by keyword, date, and other image properties. Then drag-and-drop photos to the Application Bar to create photo masterpieces using ready-made templates or design electronic photo albums. Click the Slide Show icon to view selected photos in a "roll" of film, or drag-and-drop a photo to the E-mail icon to send it to family and friends. Presto! Mr. Photo 15 Features Acquire photos from digital cameras, scanners, floppy disks, PhotoCDs, and the Internet. Catalogue photos in "rolls" of film that you can customize and rearrange. Enhance photos instantly (remove red-eye, adjust brightness/contract, blur/ sharpen). Internet. Drag-and-drop photos to print, e-mail, create HTML slide shows, or post on the Drag-and-drop photos to other applications for further editing or creative projects. Save photos as a screen saver or as wallpaper. Print stickers, labels, and photo catalogues. System Requirements Digital Camera plus digital camera software. Scanner, if you intend to scan photos. A PC with at least a 486 microprocessor (a Pentium processor is recommended) and 16 MB RAM. Recommend at least 30 MB of hard disk space available after installation. Mr. Photo will need this space to work in. A CD-ROM drive to load Mr. Photo. Super VGA display card. NOTE: The Mr. Photo Gold software can only be used with JVC digital video cameras in conjunction with the JLIP Video Capture software. 16 Presto! PhotoAlbum EN Presto! PhotoAlbum helps you create electronic photo albums that keep your memories alive forever. Just drag-and-drop photos, frames, clip art, textures, and special effects. You can also personalize your albums with voice-overs and sound effects, then produce album slide shows to post to the Internet or send completed albums by e-mail. Features Scan or import your photos from digital cameras and scanners. Auto colour correction for input photos. Drag-and-drop easy-editing operation. Photo Browser with thumbnail views of photos. Share albums with an Internet Browser. Library of over 500 pieces of clip art for decoration. Sound attachment with albums, pages and photos. Independent album playback support. Supports popular file formats: TIF, PCX, BMP, TGA, JPG, PCD, WMF, FPX, PNG, etc. System Requirements An IBM PC 486, Pentium or compatible computer. A CD-ROM drive. A hard disk drive with at least 50 MB space available to hold and run the programme effectively. At least 16 MB of RAM (preferably 32 MB). MS Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.0. Recommended System Requirements A sound card with a microphone. A colour printer. A network browser such as Internet Explorer 3.0 or Netscape Navigator 3.0, or later. EN ImageFolio is a comprehensive multimedia image processing programme running under MS Windows 95 or Windows NT. It enables you to process in detail on your computer screen scanned images such as photographs, graphics and drawings, as well as images captured from video devices such as a VCR, a laser disc, a digital camera, a video capture box, etc. You can create new images by using the powerful tools included in the software. Its sophisticated set of image editing tools enables you to quickly sketch an image canvas in order to create a new image, or to enhance pre-existing ones. With this software, your imagination is your only limit! Presto! ImageFolio 17 Features Image Input Captures images from flatbed/hand scanner, digital camera, capture box, etc. Auto & Semi-auto image stitching for inputting large-sized images. Loading/saving images with various popular file formats such as TIF, PCX, BMP, TGA, JPG, PCD, WMF, PNG, etc. New Flash Pix format support. Print colour-adjustment variations for examining the printing effect before actual printing. Image Output OLE 2.0 support for stand-alone editing mode. Easy artwork design for home page production and HTML applications. Image Editing and Processing Multiple-layer single document for complicated object organization. Drag-and-drop floating images among documents (moving a selected area to new or other canvases). Precise colour selection by setting colour channels or choosing from a palette. Complete drawing and painting set of tools to work on images such as line, paint- brush, airbrush, colour gradation, eraser, zoom, text, eyedropper, free-hand rotate, hue/saturation brush, brightness/darkness brush, blur/sharpen brush, image hose, etc. Definable image hose tool for quick insertion of image set on canvas. Anti-alias feature with all graphic tools to enhance the drawing effect. Full selection tools for easy masking of irregularities in objects. Creating magic 3D effects with definable light source for selected objects with one touch. 18 Elegant templates provided for easy applications of daily-life photo usage. Image fine-tuning functions to adjust brightness, contrast, hue, saturation, tone distribution (equalization) and so on. emboss and mosaic. Presto! ImageFolio (cont.) EN Generating object shadows in selectable light directions with one touch. Multiple filters to produce special effects such as smooth, sharpen, edge detection, Effect browser providing previews in actual size of image, processed with all the fine-tuning functions and filters. 16- and 32- bit AdobeTM plug-in filter interface support. System Requirements The following hardware devices and software are required to run the software: An IBM PC 486, Pentium or compatible computer. One CD-ROM drive. One hard disk drive with at least 60 MB space available to hold and run the programme effectively. At least 8 MB of RAM (preferably 16 MB). MS Windows 95 or Windows NT. To make fully efficient use of the programme, the following additional hardware and software elements are highly recommended: 50 MB or more of virtual memory. A colour printer supported by MS Windows 95.