How to Capture Video

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Connect the DV device to your PC.

   Locate the FireWire, or IEEE 1394 port, on your device and insert the FireWire cable.
   
   Connect the opposite end of the FireWire cable into a free USB port on your computer.
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   Step 2: Set your device to VCR mode.

   Set your DV camera to VCR/VST mode.
   
   Click Import Video in the Autoplay dialog box that opens automatically when your device is connected. , Type a name for the video file in the Name field and choose a location on your hard drive to store your video. , Choose a format for your video from the list of options and click next. , Click on "Import the entire videotape to my computer," and click next.
   
   The menu will display a progress bar and will notify you once the conversion is complete.
   
   A digital copy of your analog video is saved in the specified location.
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   Step 3: Name your video file and choose a file location.

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   Step 4: Choose a format for your video.

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   Step 5: Capture the video file.

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