JVC 0397MKV*UN*VP Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 JLIP VIDEO CAPTURE DOCKING STATION GV-DS1 INSTRUCTIONS LYT0002-0J9A...
  • Page 2 Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing this VIDEO CAPTURE DOCKING STATION. Before use, please read the safety information and precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of this product. Using This Instruction Manual • All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents ( pgs.
  • Page 3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTIONS: To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel. When you are not using the AC Power Adapter/Battery charger for a long period of time, it is recommended that you disconnect the power cord from AC outlet.
  • Page 4 JVC dealer. Be especially careful with children. If during use you notice that the VIDEO CAPTURE DOCKING STATION is damaged, unplug it and contact your JVC dealer. Use of the VIDEO CAPTURE DOCKING STATION under these conditions can lead to fire or electric shock.
  • Page 5 This is normal. Make sure to use the AC Power Adapter/Charger in well- ventilated areas only. CAUTION: Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void user’s authority to operate the equipment. The Readme.TXT file provides additional information for setup and information that is not included in the instruction manual.
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    MAJOR FEATURES CONTROLS AND CONNECTORS CONNECTIONS (When Using JLIP Video Capture Software) 12 INTRODUCTION INSTALLATION (JLIP Video Capture Software) HOW TO OPEN THE PROGRAM Preparation ... INITIALIZATION Initializing JLIP ... Select units ... HOW TO CLOSE THE PROGRAM HOW THE DESKTOP WORKS Main desktop window ...
  • Page 7 JLIP PLAYER SOFTWARE Using JLIP player software data ... How to store JLIP player software data ... TROUBLESHOOTING LIST OF ERROR MESSAGES JLIP PLAYER SOFTWARE SECTION CONNECTIONS (When Using JLIP Player Software) When connecting to a video source unit with JLIP connector or to a video printer ...
  • Page 8: Major Features

    MAJOR FEATURES Advanced Applications Create title indexes for your video collection Title index images can be captured from your favorite recordings in intervals of 30 minutes, 1 hour, 1.5 hours, etc. using the Interval Capture mode. Print the captured index images on your PC printer using the compu- ter's Print Screen facility, then attach them to your cassettes.
  • Page 9 Two software programs are provided with the GV-DS1 JLIP package. JLIP Video Capture Software pg. 12 – 39) JLIP Video Capture Software This is the software described in this manual. Video Capture Facility Video images from video source units such as camcorders or VCRs can be captured as 768 x 552 still images with 16.77 million colours through the serial port (RS-232C) of a...
  • Page 10: Controls And Connectors

    The controls and connectors marked Camcorder is attached. For details of its operation, read the camcorder instruction manual. * Stop button * Rewind button * Fast forward button * MULTI connector •The Docking Station can be connected with the GR-DVM1 through this connector. Never touch it with your hand or hit it with a hard object;...
  • Page 11 * S2 (Video) output jack •Outputs the S-VIDEO signal. (Also compatible with S1 and S2 connectors.) DC input jack p. 13 * Video output jack * Audio output jack (Left) * Audio output jack (Right) Capture input (EXT.)/printer connector • Connect with the video output (stored image output) of the optional video printer. Even when a TV is not connected to the video printer, this connection allows you to see the images output from the video printer on the LCD screen while printing.
  • Page 12: Connections (When Using Jlip Video Capture Software)

    CONNECTIONS (When Using JLIP Video Capture Software) To assure safety, make sure all units are turned off before making any connections. The video images will be displayed on the LCD screen of the attached GR-DVM1. You cannot view the images on the computer screen. When connecting the provided cables, be sure to connect the terminals equipped with Core filters to the Video Capture Docking Station.
  • Page 13 Video Capture Docking Station JLIP To JLIP jack Core filter 3.5 mm diameter 4-pole cables (provided) AUDIO/VIDEO cable (provided) Digital Camcorder AC Adapter/Charger DC cable (provided) Core filter (red) (white) (yellow) Core filter Other units with video output jack To DC output jack To CAPTURE...
  • Page 14: Introduction

    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. is a registered trademark of JVC. Personal computer with Microsoft Windows 3.1 or Windows 95 CPU Intel DX4™...
  • Page 15: Installation (Jlip Video Capture Software)

    INSTALLATION (JLIP Video Capture Software) WINDOWS 95 Refer to the Windows 95 manual or your computer’s manual for details on basic Windows 95 operating procedures. Installation Procedure This software offers you the choise of viewing on-screen messages in English or French. Select the desired language during installa- tion by performing the following steps.
  • Page 16: How To Open The Program

    The Video Capture software can be started up in the same way as any other program running under Windows. The procedure differs slightly depending on whether you’re using Windows 3.1 or Windows 95. Preparation • Turn on your computer. • Turn on the video source units (such as camcorders and VCRs). •...
  • Page 17: Initialization

    INITIALIZATION INITIALIZING JLIP The first time you start the Video Capture software, JLIP initialization is required. This sets which of the computer’s COM ports (connector into which the RS-232C cable is plugged) is connected to the GV-DS1 JLIP Video Capture Docking Station. The initialization window automatically appears the first time you start the software after installation.
  • Page 18: Select Units

    SELECT UNITS Call up the "Device Selection" window. Click the name of the unit required. •The word "VCRCAMERA" appears in the VCR box to indicate the Video source unit is now in use. •The word "MODULE" appears in the Video Capture box to indicate the Video Capture Docking Station is now in use.
  • Page 19: How To Close The Program

    HOW TO CLOSE THE PROGRAM Double-click the control menu button in Windows 3.1 or click "Exit" in the "File (F)" menu. In Windows 95, simply click the Close button. If you try to close the programme with no image data saved, the message "The album has not been saved.
  • Page 20: How The Desktop Works

    MAIN DESKTOP WINDOW Menu bar JLIP Video Capture [–Untitled Folder–] (Untitled) File Edit Set-up Window Help CAPTURE 00:01:23:12 00:39:03:11 Menu bar Displays function menus. See the next page for detailed information. Control buttons •CAPTURE button ( Press to CAPTURE a desired image from an image source. When pressed, an index image appears under this button.
  • Page 21: Menu Bar

    Image display area Each time you press the Capture button an index image is captured into the image area. Up to 99 images can be captured, with up to five images in one horizontal frame. Index images are provided to allow you to confirm that you have captured the images you want. Index image data: 80 x 60 pixels Full image data: 768 x 552 pixels Image display box Click to select an image display box, and...
  • Page 22: Each Pulldown Menu Is Configured As Follows

    Each pulldown menu is configured as follows File New Album Open Album Save Album Open JLIP (jlp) File Save As JLIP (jlp) File Save Image As… Exit Edit Transfer the Index Image Transfer the Full Image Modify… Delete Set-up Capture Mode Image Format Device Change Initialize...
  • Page 23 Window Arrange Index [VCR] operation window VCR POWER button FF/FF Search button REW/REW Search button VCR models operable on the VCR Operation Window (compatible with JLIP) Help Contents About JLIP Video Capture NOTE : Counter reset If you use a DV-format digital camcorder, counter information is represented by the time code written on the tape.
  • Page 24: Video Capture

    CAPTURING VIDEO IMAGES There are three capture modes available: Step by Step, Program and Interval. The latter two modes are available only when connected to a JLIP compatible video source unit. Step by Step Capture mode must be used to capture images from a video source unit with no JLIP connector. Image data flow Video source unit...
  • Page 25: Step By Step Capture

    STEP BY STEP CAPTURE Use the Step by Step Capture mode when you want to: •Capture images from a video source unit with no JLIP connector •Capture images from video units with video output connectors •Capture a smaller number of images •Confirm the images being captured.
  • Page 26: Automatic Capture

    AUTOMATIC CAPTURE Automatic video capture is available only when a JLIP-compatible video source unit is con- nected. There are two types of automatic capture: Program mode and Interval mode. You can save time in either mode because, once the initial settings have been stored or you have decided what pictures to capture, the subsequent capture process is carried out automatically.
  • Page 27 00:01:23:12F Capture Transfer Click "Window" — "VCR" to call up the VCR Operation window. Operate the video source unit via the VCR Operation window. Click the "Capture" button on the desired video image, and index image data (80 x 60 pixels) is transferred to the computer. •The message "No.1 index image being transferred."...
  • Page 28: Interval Capture

    INTERVAL CAPTURE The Interval Capture mode is best suited for capturing images at set intervals from a video source unit with a JLIP connector. Set-up Capture Mode Image Format Device Change Initialize ID Change Counter Reset 00:01:23:12F NOTES: •Make sure that enough hard disk space is available on your computer before executing video transfer.
  • Page 29: Save Picture

    SAVE PICTURE SAVING Select when storing the contents displayed in the image display area (page 21). File New Album Open Album Save Album Open JLIP (jlp) File Save As JLIP (jlp) File Save Image As… Exit Enter folder name Save Album Folder: c:\capture\index001 Title:...
  • Page 30: Picture Format Setting

    SELECTING A PICTURE FORMAT Under "Image Format", you can specify the full image data format and the capture mode. Open the menu bar and click "Set-up" — " ". Image Format •The "Image Format" window appears. Select format. •There are two different settings avail- able: "JPEG ( .
  • Page 31: Delete Index Image And Full Image

    DELETE INDEX IMAGE AND FULL IMAGE You can delete any captured picture. Both index image (80 x 60 pixels) and full image (768 x 552 pixels) are deleted. 00:02:17:21 Edit Transfer the Index Image Transfer the Full Image Modify… Delete Window Arrange Index CHANGE ID...
  • Page 32: Additional Operations

    COUNTER VALUE CHANGE If you want to replace a captured image with a different one, you can capture the new one by changing the counter value. 00:02:17:21 Edit Transfer the Index Image Transfer the Full Image Modify… Delete 00:01:23:12 00:01:23:12 NOTE : Note that if the index image data is saved in step 4, the hatching pattern indicating the change will...
  • Page 33: Open Index

    OPEN INDEX File New Album Open Album Save Album Open JLIP (jlp) File Save As JLIP (jlp) File Save Image As… Exit CREATE NEW FOLDER Creating a new folder (directory) is a good idea when capturing an image from another video tape.
  • Page 34: Jlip Player Software

    USING JLIP PLAYER SOFTWARE DATA The GV-DS1 Video Capture Docking Station can capture JLIP Player software data at an edit-in point corresponding to a preset counter number. File New Album Open Album Save Album Open JLIP (jlp) File Save As JLIP (jlp) File Save Image As…...
  • Page 35: How To Store Jlip Player Software Data

    HOW TO STORE JLIP PLAYER SOFTWARE DATA Data from this unit can be converted to JLIP Player software files. If index image data is saved as a JLIP Player software file, the file can be printed with the optional GV-PT2 Video Printer. Refer to the instruction manual for details.
  • Page 36: Troubleshooting

    NOTE : External noise or disturbance may interfere with the microprocessors built into the GV-DS1 JLIP Video Capture Docking Station. If this happens, turn the power off and then turn it on again. Problem No effect when clicking the Input Select/Memory buttons.
  • Page 37 Problem Cannot capture video data with the desired counter number. Counter cannot be reset. Program capture suddenly stops. After finishing video capture, the video file remains in the JCPT folder (where the program run file is contained). JLIP initialization not possible.
  • Page 38: List Of Error Messages

    Message COM port is not available. Connected device not found. Error — Transfer halted. LIST OF ERROR MESSAGES Appears when: Action: Not connected to COM port set by JLIP Initialize. Check the COM port number and connector and retry JLIP initialization. Connected devices are not turned on.
  • Page 39 Message Execute after playing back the VCR. Not enough disk space is available. Communication error. Check the capture device. Appears when: Action: Video unit is not in Play mode during Interval Capture. Click "OK", set the video unit to Play and click "Transfer"...
  • Page 40 MEMO...
  • Page 41: Jlip Player Software Section

    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 program. q You can find the latest information (in English) on the provided software program at our www server. http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/...
  • Page 42: Connections (When Using Jlip Player Software)

    When connected with the Video Printer GV-PT2 Video Printer If you edit using a non-JVC VCR... It is possible to use the remote control unit provided with the GR-DVM1. Also refer to the GR-DVM1’s instructions on connection and operation with your brand of VCR.
  • Page 43 (L/R) input (red) (white) (yellow) jack VIDEO OUT select switch (Y/C or CVBS) Connect to AV jack- equipped TV or to VCR JVC Video unit (Recording deck) To edit jack To video/ audio output jack Core Filter EDIT cable AUDIO/...
  • Page 44: Getting Started

    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. is a registered trademark of JVC. Personal computer with Microsoft Windows 3.1 or Windows 95 CPU Intel DX4™...
  • Page 45: Installing (Jlip Player Software)

    INSTALLING (JLIP Player Software) WINDOWS 95 Refer to the Windows 95 manual or your computer’s manual for details on basic Windows 95 operating procedures. Installation Procedure This software offers you the choise of viewing on-screen messages in English or French. Select the desired language during installa- tion by performing the following steps.
  • Page 46: Starting Jlip Player Software

    MOVIE PLAYER Serial Port Selection Select a Serial Port. COM 1 COM 2 COM 3 COM 4 Initializing JLIP Now checking devices' ID ... STARTING JLIP PLAYER SOFTWARE Starting JLIP Player Software CANCEL ID:10 PREPARE DEVICE(S) Turn the device(s) on and set the camcorder's Power Dial to "PLAY".
  • Page 47 Device Selection Select device to control. DISCONNECT 06:VCRCAMERA VIDEO PRINTER DISCONNECT •An error message "No devices detected to connect. Power ON all devices in system." appears ..when a wrong port number is selected..when the connection is wrong..
  • Page 48: Movie Player Window Buttons And Displays

    MOVIE PLAYER WINDOW BUTTONS AND DISPLAYS 5. POWER button Control-menu box Menu bar MOVIE PLAYER File Edit Video Printer Help Non Drop COUNTER POWER PROGRAM PLAYBACK SCENE CUT IN ELAPSED TIME 10. Camcorder's operation buttons 7. IN/OUT point display 1. COUNTER system 3.
  • Page 49 1. COUNTER system 2. Tape counter display • Displays actual tape position. (Hours : Minutes : Seconds : Frames) 3. ID number • Displays the selected device's ID number. 4. FILE name • Displays file name after saving the program under a new name. ex.
  • Page 50: Basic Operations

    Operating camcorder PREPARE CAMCORDER Set the camcorder's Power Dial to "PLAY" and insert a recorded tape into the camcorder. PLAYBACK ON TV MONITOR Click . The PLAY lamp lights in the MODE display. •Playback picture appears on the TV monitor. •To confirm other operations, click other buttons.
  • Page 51 MOVIE PLAYER File Edit Video Printer Help Non Drop COUNTER 00:01:25:17F POWER MEMO ÀÀÀÀ @@@@ €€€€ €€€ ÀÀÀ PROGRAM PLAYBACK SCENE SCENE CUT IN CUT OUT 00:01:30:12F 00:03:27:14F 00:07:15:21F 00:10:40:18F 00:15:50:11F 00:20:33:10F ELAPSED TIME 00:10:04:28F Scene playback is executing. MOVIE PLAYER File Edit Video Printer...
  • Page 52 MOVIE PLAYER File Edit Video Printer Help COUNTER Non Drop 00:01:30:10F POWER MEMO ÀÀÀÀ €€€€ @@@@ ÀÀÀ €€€ PROGRAM PLAYBACK SCENE SCENE CUT IN 00:01:30:12F 00:03:27:14F 00:07:15:21F 00:10:40:18F 00:15:50:11F 00:20:33:10F ELAPSED TIME 00:10:04:28F Rec On ! ! Dubbing You can record all programmed scenes onto the tape in the recording deck.
  • Page 53: Saving The Program List On Hard Disk

    MOVIE PLAYER File File Edit Video Printer Help Ctrl+N Drop COUNTER 00:01:33:04F Open Ctrl+O POWER MEMO Save Ctrl+S Save As... Ctrl+A PROGRAM PLAYBACK SCENE ID Change SCENE CUT IN CUT OUT Device Change Name Change 00:01:30:12F 00:03:27:14F Pause Time... 00:07:15:21F 00:10:40:18F 00:15:50:11F 00:20:33:10F...
  • Page 54 Opening a saved file LOOK FOR FILE NAMES Click "Open" from "File" on the MOVIE PLAYER window. •The "Open a program list" dialog box appears. SELECT FILE NAME Saved file names appear in the "FILE NAME" field. Click on the file name you want and it appears in the field above.
  • Page 55: Overwriting The File

    Copying a programmed scene and transferring it to an other position DESIGNATE SCENE TO BE COPIED Click on the scene you want to copy. STORE DESIGNATED SCENE IN MEMORY Choose "Copy" from "Edit". DESIGNATE POSITION Click on the scene number which is above the position to which the copied scene is to be transferred.
  • Page 56: Video Printer Window Buttons And Displays

    VIDEO PRINTER WINDOW BUTTONS AND DISPLAYS @ € À @ € À 1. POWER button Video Printer POWER STROBE SELECTED SAME MULTI-PIX Aperture Off ! ! 5. MULTI-PIX button 4. Message display 2. POSITION button Title bar POSITION HIGH LOW STROBE SPEED PIX STABILIZER CONTENT...
  • Page 57 1. POWER button • Turns the device on and off. 2. POSITION button • Selects the position to store a scene in memory for Multi-Print. 3. ID number • Displays the selected device's ID number. 4. Message display • Displays the operating mode of the selected device.
  • Page 58: Video Printer Operation (Gv-Pt2)

    Printing Before printing, perform the procedure listed below. Connect to image and sound source ( Set VCR to external input. Set TV to VIDEO mode so that images from video printer appear. BRING UP VIDEO PRINTER WINDOW Select "Set-up" from "Video Printer" on the MOVIE PLAYER window.
  • Page 59 Quitting the "Video Printer" window CLICK "CLOSE" •The "Video Printer" window closes. Quitting the MOVIE PLAYER window CHOOSE "EXIT" FROM "FILE" •The MOVIE PLAYER window closes.
  • Page 60: Auto Capture

    VIDEO PRINTER OPERATION (GV-PT2) Auto Capture Preparation • Load the tape into the video unit. • Convert the captured data to JLIP Player software data and store it ( • Select file name ( p. 54). • Prepare for printing (refer to the GV-PT2 instruction manual).
  • Page 61 Auto-Capture Image has been captured by printer. PRINT NEXT SCENE… Click Title in the MOVIE PLAYER window and activate the window. Select "Edit" — "Set Function" — "Auto Capture". Click "START" •The captured video data set first is searched and stored in the video printer.
  • Page 62: Advanced Operations

    Changing ID number The device's ID number is preset at factory as follows: ex. Camcorder: 06 or 07 When connecting more than two same type devices, the same ID numbers will exist and a malfunction can occur. To avoid a malfunction, change the ID numbers. It is recommended to change the ID number of an already connected device before connect- ing the same type device.
  • Page 63: Changing The Name Of The Device

    Changing the name of the device ACCESS "NAME CHANGE" DIALOG BOX Choose "Name Change" from "File" on the MOVIE PLAYER window. •The "Name Change" dialog box appears. SELECT DEVICE Click on the name of the device and "CHANGE". •The dialog box to enter new name of the device appears.
  • Page 64: Adjusting The Gap Between The Stored Edit-Start Point In The Computer And The Dubbed One In The Recording Deck

    Adjusting the gap between the stored edit-start point in the computer and the dubbed one in the recording deck During dubbing, the beginning of the scene stored in the computer can be missed or the scene prior to the transition you chose for the edit-start point can be dubbed into the recording deck. When these cases occur, adjust the gap for more accurate editing.
  • Page 65: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING MESSAGE Error – – This application will close. Check devices – – Confirm that power is ON. No devices detected to connect. Power ON all devices in system. Communication error (&H (number)) Check cable connection. Select the device to control. No video cassette!! Load a video cassette to ID (number).
  • Page 66: Major Specifications

    JLIP VIDEO CAPTURE DOCKING STATION Connectors S-Video (S2 output) Video Audio JLIP (x 2) Digital Multi-connector Editing connector DC output Captured image sizes Operating temperatures Dimensions Weight Power supply * E. & O. E. Design and Specifications subject to change without notice. MAJOR SPECIFICATIONS : Output Y : 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms C : 0.3 Vp-p, 75 ohms...
  • Page 67: Index

    INDEX Arrange Index ... Automatic Capture (AUTO) ... Bitmap ... Capture Mode ... Change ID ... COM Port ... Counter reset ... Counter Value Change ... Create New Folder ... Delete Index Image and Full Image Desktop Window ... Device Selection ... Dubbing ...
  • Page 68 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED Printed in Japan EK/EA COPYRIGHT© 1997 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD. 0397MKV...

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