JVC KA-DV5000 Network Card User Manual


 
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Contents
Features .......................................................................................................................
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Precautions ....................................................................................................................
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What the KA-DV5000 can be used for ................................................................................................... 6
Controls, Connectors and Indicators...................................................................................................... 8
How to Attach..................................................................................................................
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Confirming correct attachment ............................................................................................................. 10
Installing Streamproducer .................................................................................................................... 11
Specifications .................................................................................................................
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Features
By connecting the unit to GY-DV5000, 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.
Installing a LAN-card in the PC card slot enables real-time streaming.
Installing a Compact Flash card in the PC card slot enables real-time capturing.
Network distribution of the video/audio file created by the KA-DV5000 is possible when the
“Streamproducer” program included on the provided CD-ROM is installed on the PC.
Precautions
Be sure to turn the camcorder’s power supply OFF before the KA-DV5000 is attached to the
camcorder.
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.
The KA-DV5000 accepts the following cards for which operation has been confirmed: (As of August
2002)
Operating voltage 5 V or 3.3 V
Current consumption 500 mA (5 V)
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-201PC,TEW-202CF (Name of manufacturer: TRENDware)
WCF11 (Name of manufacturer: LINKSYS)
*2
CF (Compact Flash) card
SDCFB-16 ~ SDCFB-256 (Name of manufacturer: SanDisk)
*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-DV5000.
For the latest operational check card, visit the website below or contact your JVC dealer.
http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/english/pro/prodv/stream/
* 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.
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English
Precautions (cont’d)
Streamproducer Operating Environment
Under the following conditions, the Streamproducer can be used in the required operating environment.
• When using 1 camera or 1 file.
When recording of the camera image is not performed.
When switched distribution is not performed.
Required operating environment
Hardware
CPU Pentium III 700 MHz
Memory 128 MB
Display XGA (1024 X 768)
Hard disk * 50 MB for installation
* 1 hour viewing time requires empty hard disk space equivalent to 25 MB (high
compression) to 200 MB (low compression).
Network * 1 LAN system for connecting the network pack
* Internet connection to download codec program for playback of moving pictures
* Other network environment for distribution if distribution is to be performed in other
environment than that described above
Software
OS Windows 2000 Professional (English), Windows XP Home Edition, Windows XP
Professional
Others An environment in which Windows Media Player 7.1 or later is already installed is
necessary for installation of Streamproducer
When using multiple cameras or files, the following operating environment is recommended in order to
make full use of the application’s functions.
Recommended Operation Environment
Hardware
CPU Pentium 4 2.2 GHz or higher
Memory 512 MB or more
Display SXGA (1280 X 1024) or more
Other operating environment demands are the same as the required operating environment demands.
MEMO
The described required operating environment and recommend operating environment are both
meant as guidelines to ensure optimal use of the application but are not meant as guarantee of
operation. Also, even if you use a computer that complies with the operating environment, optimal
use of the application may not be obtainable due to the configuration of your system.