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This document explains the basic information such as system requirements, installation and connections, etc. 
for the provided software.
For details on the operation, refer to the software instruction manual included on the CD-ROM in PDF format.

You can find the latest information (in English) on the provided software program at our world wide web 
server at http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/english/index-e.html

ENGLISH

SOFTWARE INSTALLATION AND 
USB CONNECTION GUIDE

LYT1197-001A
COPYRIGHT © 2003 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD.

Printed in Malaysia

1003-FO-ID-PJ

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 center hole.

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.

M4D1 DSC

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Summary of Contents for D93US - GRD93 MiniDV Digital Camcorder

Page 1: ... 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 no...

Page 2: ...of your PC or questions regarding specifications or performance of the OS other applications or drivers 䡲 Windows The following requirements must be satisfied to connect a camcorder to a PC Notice for Users Product Name Model Problem Error Message PC Manufacturer Model Desktop Laptop CPU OS Memory MB Available Hard Disk Space MB System Requirements OS Windows 98 pre installed Windows 98 Second Edi...

Page 3: ...nstruction manual are trademarks and or registered trademarks of their respective holders OS The same as requirements on the previous page However Windows 98 cannot be used when you connect a camcorder to the PC with a USB cable Windows 98 Windows 98SE cannot be used when you connect a camcorder to the PC with an IEEE1394 DV cable CPU For capturing video via a USB cable or IEEE1394 DV cable Intel ...

Page 4: ...USB cable between the camcorder and the PC before installing the driver Windows XP The installation procedure differs from that of other operating systems and the item is not displayed For details see Installing USB Video Streaming driver for Windows XP users 墌 pg 7 ImageMixer 1 7 This application is used to capture still images and video clips from a camcorder through a USB connector or IEEE1394 ...

Page 5: ... appears Click Yes Customer Information screen appears Confirm your information and click Next It is possible to change the information Following steps are the example of USB Mass Storage Class driver on Windows 98SE Installation Folder screen appears Click Finish Then InstallShield Wizard screen appears Click Next When the installation is finished InstallShield Wizard Complete screen appears Clic...

Page 6: ...hile installing ImageMixer click OK to complete installation Then Choose Destination Location screen appears Click Next Then Start Copying Files screen appears Click Next Setup Status screen appears Wait for a moment until the installation is finished When the installation is finished Readme txt appears Confirm the contents and click the close button on the upper right of the window to close it Th...

Page 7: ...ext to continue installation Installing USB Video Streaming driver for Windows XP users When you connect the camcorder to the PC with a USB cable at first time four drivers are installed in succession NOTE Click Continue Anyway when the message Has not passed Windows Logo testing appears Be sure not to select Stop Installation If you do so the USB Video Streaming drivers will not be installed corr...

Page 8: ...the Removable Disk icon is displayed in My Computer Installing USB Video Streaming driver 1 Use the USB cable to connect the camcorder to the PC 墌 pg 9 2 Click Start go to Settings and then click Control Panel Double click the System icon 3 Windows 98 98SE Me Select the Device Manager tab Windows 2000 XP Select the Hardware tab and click Device Manager 4 Delete GR D73 in Other devices The model na...

Page 9: ...amcorder or switching the VIDEO MEMORY DSC mode on the camcorder causes malfunctions of the PC If you connect the camcorder to the PC through a USB hub compatibility issues between the hub and the PC may result in instability in the operation of the PC If this happens connect the camcorder directly to the PC not through the hub Do not use an extension USB cable You can also use a DV cable instead ...

Page 10: ...le the message ACCESSING FILES is displayed on the camcorder s LCD monitor If you are using a brand new memory card you need to initialize the memory card with the camcorder first You may not be able to copy files from the memory card to the PC without doing so The file extension may not appear depending on the setting Viewing the Contents of a Memory Card Windows 6 When using Windows XP The Remov...

Page 11: ... copied and then drag and drop that folder in the destination folder To copy still images Copy the folder within the DCIM folder The message ACCESSING FILES appears on the LCD monitor of the camcorder and the folder is copied from the memory card to the PC NOTE Never disconnect the USB cable while the message ACCESSING FILES is displayed on the camcorder s LCD monitor Still images Use an applicati...

Page 12: ...e proceeding 2 Double click the My Computer icon on the desktop If the camcorder is connected to the PC correctly the Removable Disk icon appears 3 Right click the Removable Disk icon in the My Computer window A menu appears 4 Click Eject in the menu The Removable Disk icon disappears If the icon does not disappear wait for a while and then proceed to step 5 5 Disconnect the USB cable If any messa...

Page 13: ...move Hardware or Unplug or Eject Hardware dialog box appears Windows XP If not wait a while then go to step 5 3 Select USB Mass Storage Device or USB Disk and then click Stop The Stop a Hardware device dialog box appears 4 Click OK Windows 2000 Me If a message indicating that the device can be safely removed appears click OK and then click Close The model name depends on the connected camcorder 5 ...

Page 14: ...he camcorder directly to the PC not through the hub Do not use an extension USB cable Follow the procedure described below to install the software Quit any other software you are using 1 Load the provided CD ROM into the PC Double click the CD ROM icon 2 Double click the ImageMixer folder in the CD ROM 3 Double click the Install ImageMixer icon The installer starts up Follow the instructions which...

Page 15: ... appear Different file types are stored in different folders DCIM Contains folders with still images extension jpg MISC Contains folders with DPOF setting data NOTES Saving the wrong kinds of files in a memory card or deleting files or folders from a memory card can cause problems with the operation of the camcorder When it is necessary to delete a file from a memory card delete it through the cam...

Page 16: ... s LCD monitor Still images Use an application that can handle the JPEG file format To view a still image either double click the still image file extension jpg or drag and drop the file on the application icon Before loading or unloading memory cards or turning off the PC first disconnect the USB cable and turn off the camcorder 1 Drop the memory card icon on the desktop into the Trash icon If th...

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