Nonlinear editing (PC mode)

Nonlinear editing of video data on SD Memory Cards can be performed by connecting the portable recorder to an editing computer with a USB cable. (Connection: Page 70)

Use a sufficiently charged battery or the AC adapter.

•Operation is not transferred to the PC mode when the AG-HCK10G camera head is connected. When the AG-HCK10G is connected, turn off the power, disconnect the camera cable, turn the power back on, and then proceed with the operation.

The following computer and USB conditions and precautions apply when using a USB connection.

•A PC with Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Vista, or a Macintosh with an Intel CPU (Intel Mac) is required.

•Compatibility with USB 2.0 (High Speed, Mass Storage Class) is required (not compatible with USB 1.1).

•Connect to only one computer at a time.

•Operation is not possible if a hub or other device is connected between the portable recorder and computer.

1 With the camera cable disconnected, insert the SD Memory Card into the portable recorder, and then press the [POWER] button for 2 seconds or longer to turn on the power. The SDI mode screen appears. (Page 36)

2 Press the [MODE] button to select PB mode. The thumbnail screen is displayed.

3 Press the [MODE] button for 2 seconds or longer. “CHECK USB CABLE.” is displayed. Connect the portable recorder to the computer with a USB cable.

If the connection is performed correctly, “PC CONNECT” is displayed. Turn on the power of the computer before connecting it.

• Connect or disconnect the USB cable in PC mode.

4 Perform nonlinear editing on the computer.

The contents of the SD Memory Card will appear as a removable disk icon in My Computer or on the desktop of the computer. (Page 100)

(Example) Windows

Removable disk (E:)

(Example) Macintosh

NO NAME

•When copying files from the portable recorder to a computer, be very careful not to accidentally overwrite files.

•For details, see the instructions of your computer’s editing software.

•When changing the card, always ensure that the SD memory card access lamp is not flashing and that the card is not currently being accessed.

•Operations cannot be performed on the portable recorder while in PC mode.

•The SD Memory Card cannot be accessed while the card slot cover is open.

•For AG-HMR10E only:

Data for which non-linear editing has been performed cannot be re-written back from a computer to an SD Memory Card inserted in the recorder.

5 End PC mode.

Editing

being accessed (the SD Memory Card access

Make sure that the SD Memory Card is not

 

lamp is not flashing), and then remove the USB

 

cable.

 

To turn off the power:

 

After removing the USB cable, press the

 

[POWER] button for 2 seconds or longer.

 

To change to PB mode:

 

After removing the USB cable, press the

 

[MODE] button for 2 seconds or longer.

 

•If the portable recorder is not correctly recognized by the computer, one of the following methods may provide a solution.

·Turn the power of the portable recorder and the computer off and back on again.

·Remove the SD Memory Card from the portable recorder and then reinsert it.

·Connect to a different USB terminal on the computer.

•Always perform “safe hardware removal” when disconnecting the cable.

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