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English
Network Pack
KA-DV300
Adapter for encoding/decoding
video/audio data by connecting
to GY-DV300.
Setting of the KA-DV300 is performed on the menu screen of the GY-DV300 camcorder.
For details on the setting methods, please see the Network Pack User’s Guide (pdf) included
on the provided CD-ROM.
CD-ROM\ENU\Network Pack User’s Guide (pdf)
When the Streamproducer program included on the provided CD-ROM is installed, the Net-
work Pack User’s Guide (pdf) is automatically installed on the PC and added to the Start
menu.
[Start/Programs/KA-DV300U/User’s Guide]
The Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view PDF files.
Network Pack Startup Guide
(This document)
This document describes the basic
matters for use of the Network Pack.
The following software and these Instructions are included on the provided
CD-ROM.
• Streamproducer Software
Software used for distributing movies on a network.
• Network Pack User’s Guide (pdf)
Reference guide for the Network Pack.
• User’s Guide (pdf) to “Streamproducer” – the software for network distri-
bution.
Software for live broadcasting and distribution on networks.
CD-ROM
Product Components
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Contents
Features ................................................................................................................................................. 4
Precautions ............................................................................................................................................ 4
What the KA-DV300 can be used for ..................................................................................................... 6
Controls, Connectors and Indicators ...................................................................................................... 8
How to Attach ......................................................................................................................................... 9
Confirming correct attachment ............................................................................................................. 10
Installing Streamproducer .................................................................................................................... 11
Specifications ....................................................................................................................................... 12
Features
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By connecting the unit to GY-DV300, video/audio of camera or tape playback can be encoded/
decoded in realtime. Video data is converted to MPEG-4 and audio data is converted to G726.
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Installing a LAN-card in the PC card slot enables real-time streaming.
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Installing a Compact Flash card in the PC card slot enables real-time capturing.
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Network distribution of the video/audio file created by the KA-DV300 is possible when the
“Streamproducer” program included on the provided CD-ROM is installed on the PC.
Precautions
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Be sure to turn the camcorder’s power supply OFF before the KA-DV300 is attached to the camcorder.
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Be sure to turn the camcorder’s power supply OFF before inserting or removing CF (Compact
Flash) cards, etc., into and from the camcorder. Inserting or removing cards while the camcorder’s
power supply is turned ON can result in corruption of the recorded sections of the card or damage
to the card itself.
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The KA-DV300 accepts the following cards for which operation has been confirmed:
Operating voltage
3.3 V
Current consumption
Max. 300 mA
• Wired LAN-card
US:
EA2900-117 (Revision C) (Name of manufacturer: Socket Communications, Inc)
*1
Europe: EA2903-162 (Revision C) (Name of manufacturer: Socket Communications, Inc)
*1
Asia:
EA2906-194 (Revision C) (Name of manufacturer: Socket Communications, Inc)
*1
(The Revision designation is indicated in the upper right of the serial number label affixed to the
package.)
• Wireless LAN-card
TEW-PC16 (firmware version 0.8.3 or later) (Name of manufacturer: TRENDware)
WCF11 (Name of manufacturer: LINKSYS)
*2
• CF (Compact Flash) card
SDCFB-16-801 ~ SDCFB-256-801 (Name of manufacturer: SunDisk)
*1
*1: Use PCMCIA card TYPE
1
or TYPE
2
adapter
*2: Use PCMCIA card TYPE
2
adapter
Do not use other cards that those for which operation has been confirmed. Improper installation
may cause damage to the KA-DV300.
(For the latest cards for which operation have been confirmed, please consult the person in charge
of professional video equipment at your nearest JVC-authorized service agent.)
* The names of actual companies and products mentioned in this document may be the trademarks or
registered trademarks of their respective owners.
In this document, symbols like ™, ®, ©, etc. have been omitted.