Using Multiple Cameras
To connect more than one
VC-C3
camera to your
PC
, will require one
available COM port for each camera, up to a maximum of four. You
still must use the special
RS-232
control cable for each camera. Do not
attempt to use any other
RS-232
cable besides the one that Canon sells
for the
VC-C3
camera. The
VC-C3
camera has a special pin configura-
tion and will
NOT
work with an ordinary
RS-232
cable. If you do not
own the Canon
RS-232
control cable, contact the nearest Canon
VC-C3
camera reseller for purchasing information or see Appendix A for the
pin outs of the cable.
Before connecting or disconnecting any hardware from your computer,
always turn your computer off first.
Connect the 8-pin
DIN
connector end of the cable to the
RS-232
port
on the back of the
VC-C3
camera and connect the
9
pin
DSUB
connec-
tor end of the cable to any available serial port on the back of your
computer (
COM1
–
COM4
). Repeat this for as many cameras, up to 4,
that you have available
COM
ports for.
If your computer is additionally equipped with a real time video capture
card you can connect either the Video Out or S-Video Out from the
VC-C3
to your computer. This will enable you to display the
VC-C3
video directly on your computer screen. If your computer is not
equipped for such a configuration, you can use any standard
NTSC
video monitor to view the video output.
VC-C3 Connection Diagram (Multiple Cameras)
Personal Computer
RS-232 Cables
4
* The majority of computers sold come equipped with 2
COM
ports
(
COM1
and
COM2
). To connect more than 2
VC-C3
Cameras to your
computer may require the installation of additional
COM
ports via an
upgrade card. Please see your computer dealer for information on this.
(
COM1
)
(
COM2
)
(
COM3
)*
