Nonlinear editing with P2 card (PC mode) (continued)

5 Press the mode button to light up the MCR lamp and then hold the button down (for 2 or more seconds).

The PC lamp now lights, and PC mode is established.

When the P2 card is in an accessible status, USB (or 1394) DEVICE CONNECT is displayed on the camera.

(If DISCONNECT is displayed, you cannot operate the camera.)

6 Proceed with nonlinear editing using your computer.

An icon for the P2 card contents appears as a removable disk in My Computer of your computer.

For further details, refer to the instructions for your computer’s editing software.

When replacing one card with another, if the USB connection is used, check that the access lamp is not flashing and that the data on the card is not being accessed before ejecting the card. If the 1394 connection is used, place the drive icon into the computer’s recycle bin before ejecting the card.

The unit cannot be operated while in PC mode.

When the cable is to be disconnected, proceed with “Safely Remove Hardware” on the computer.

In the case of a 1394 connection, first confirm that “1394 DEVICE DISCONNECT” is displayed on the camera-recorder before disconnecting the cable. In the case of a USB connection, “USB DEVICE CONNECT” will remain displayed so check that the card is not being accessed before disconnecting the cable.

7 Switch OFF the camera.

You cannot cancel the PC mode even if you press the operation mode button for an extended period.

P2 cards are compliant with the Type-II standard so you can insert them straight into the computer’s card slots and proceed with nonlinear editing.

The Card Bus driver is contained in the CD-ROM provided.

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AG-HVX200AP specifications

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