Sharp On-line Manual Video Capture, PixLab Lite Software Manual
On-line Manual
Video Capture Software
LITE VERSION
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
CONTENTS
SV Photo Capture
SV Card Link
Troubleshooting
Please read this operation manual
carefully before using your software.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
● 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.
● This on-line manual is written for users who already understand how to use
Microsoft Windows and the mouse.
Should you have any questions on operating Windows or the mouse, refer to the
Windows on-line manual, instruction manual, etc.
● The descriptions in this on-line manual may not correspond exactly to your
computer’s environment.
Copyright
● Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and other countries.
● Other names of corporations and products are trademarks or registered trademarks
of the respective corporations.
● The contents of the on-line manual have been prepared with care. If, however,
you should have any doubts or notice any errors, please contact Sharp Corporation.
● PixLab (hereafter referred to as “this software”) is copyrighted by Sharp
Corporation. Copyrights and other rights concerning PixLab belong to Sharp
Corporation.
● The contents of the on-line manual may not be reproduced in part or in whole.
They are for personal use only, and as per copyright laws may not be used without
the permission of Sharp Corporation.
● Please note that Sharp Corporation will accept no responsibility for damages,
loss of income or claims by third parties resulting from the use of this software.
● Please note that the specifications of this software and the contents of the on-line
manual are subject to change without prior notice.
● Operation may be slow depending on the computer’s operating environment and
processing capabilities.
● Images or recordings you make on your camcorder may be used for your personal
enjoyment only. They may not be used without the permission of the copyright
holder per copyright laws. Also note that the use of certain performances, shows,
exhibitions, etc., though intended for personal enjoyment, may be restricted.
SV Photo Capture.......................................................................... 3
Preparations .............................................................................................3
Launching SV Photo Capture ...................................................................3
Capturing images ..................................................................................... 4
Saving images ..........................................................................................5
Exitting ......................................................................................................5
VIEWCAM operation while SV Photo Capture is running ................... 5
SV Card Link .................................................................................. 6
Preparations .............................................................................................6
Launching SV Card Link ...........................................................................6
Capturing and saving images ...................................................................6
Exitting ......................................................................................................7
Troubleshooting ............................................................................ 8
If there are communications errors or communicationsare unstable........ 8
It the image cannot be captured... ............................................................8
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● If your VIEWCAM is not equipped for the operations described
above, these operations cannot be performed with SV Photo
Capture.
● SV Photo Capture cannot be launched while SV Card Link is running.
SV Photo Capture
SV Photo Capture
Note
Edge Smoothing
OFF button
Use this to capture
images without
correction.
Edge smoothing AUTO button
Use this to capture images
with correction.
Connection
settings button
Use this to set the
serial port and transfer
speed.
Exit button
Use this to close the
SV Photo Capture
dialog.
Mode select
buttons
Camera mode:
Mode for capturing
images currently
being displayed on
the VIEWCAM’s LCD
screen.
Video mode:
Mode for capturing
images from the tape
currently playing on
the VIEWCAM.
Zoom buttons
(Camera mode)
Use these to zoom in
and out.
Control buttons (VCR mode)
Use this to play in the reverse direction.
Use this to play in the forward direction.
Use this to stop.
Use this to pause playback and display a still image.
Use these for slow playback.
Use these during still image playback for frame-by-frame
playback.
Use these to fast-forward and rewind the tape. During
playback, use them for forward and reverse search.
Cancel button
Click this to cancel
the image capture.
Display window
The image is
displayed here as it is
being captured.
Capture button
Use this button to start
capturing images from
the VIEWCAM.
SV Photo Capture can be used to control the VIEWCAM
connected to the computer from the computer and capture images
being displayed on the LCD screen in the Camera mode, or
images recorded on tapes in the Tape Playback mode into the
computer as still pictures.
Preparations
1 Connect the VIEWCAM to the computer.
• For details on connections, refer to the operation manual
of your VIEWCAM.
2 Turn on the VIEWCAM’s power and set it to the Camera
or VCR mode.
Launching SV Photo Capture
3 Select the “Program” menu from “Start” on the task
bar, then click on “SV Photo Capture” in the “PixLab
Lite” folder, or double click the short-cut icon on the
desktop.
• SV Photo Capture is launched.
COM Port Settings
● This software automatically searches for and selects the COM port assigned
for serial connection and there is no need to specify the port.
● If the connection cannot be set automatically, click the
icon, change
the assigned serial port and transfer speed in the connection settings dialog
box and then try again. For details on the serial port and transfer speed
settings, refer to the operation manual of your computer.
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