User guide

Matrox Rainbow Runner G-Series – User Guide 17
Rainbow Runner G-Series input
VCR as input
If you connect the output of your VCR to your
computer, you can view, record and edit the
video from your VCR on your computer. To
connect, see steps 2, 3 and 4 starting on page 12.
For more information, see your VCR manual.
Video camera as input
If you connect a video camera to your computer,
you can view, record and edit live video on your
computer. You can also video conference. To
connect, see steps 2, 3 and 4 starting on page 12.
For more information, see your video camera
manual.
TV antenna or cable TV as input
You can connect a TV antenna or cable TV
directly to your Rainbow Runner G-Series card.
With this setup, you can use software to watch
TV, change channels and record TV programs
like a VCR. To connect, see steps 3, 4 and 5
starting on page 13.
*
Copyright information: Unauthorized recording or use of broadcast television programming,
video tape or other copyrighted material may violate copyright laws. Matrox assumes no
responsibility for the illegal duplication, use or other acts which infringe on the rights of
copyright owners. Your Matrox product may not let you record from a copy-protected video
source.
* You can also use a VCR as a TV tuner for your computer by connecting your TV antenna or cable TV to your VCR
(see your VCR manual), and connecting your VCR to your computer.
VCR
Video camera
TV antenna
or cable TV