Using a Computer
Copying movies on a tape to a computer
Connect your camcorder to the computer with an i.LINK cable.
The computer needs to have an i.LINK connector and be installed with editing software that can copy video signals. The software required depends on the format of the recorded pictures and the format for copying to the computer (HDV or DV) as shown in the table below.
Recorded | Format for | Menu setting* | |
copying to | |||
format | |||
the computer |
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| [VCR HDV/DV] | |
HDV | HDV | t [HDV] | |
[i.LINK CONV] | |||
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| t [OFF] | |
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| [VCR HDV/DV] | |
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| t [HDV] |
Recorded
Format for
HDV | DV | [i.LINK CONV] |
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|
format
copying to Required software the computer
Editing software
t [ON] |
[VCR HDV/DV] |
t [DV] |
HDV HDV
capable of copying HDV signal
DV | DV | [i.LINK CONV] |
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t [OFF]
HDV DV
DV DV
bNotes
Editing software capable of copying DV signal
Editing software capable of copying DV signal
*See page 59 for menu settings.
zTips
•To copy HDV format images as they are without changing their format, an HDV compatible environment is required.
For details, refer to your software instruction manual or contact the software manufacturer.
•To play movies by a regular DVD player, you need to create DVD video in the SD format. the DVD video is not in the HDV format.
•The 
HDV/DV jack of your camcorder does not have a
•When you connect your camcorder to a computer via an i.LINK cable, make sure that the terminals of the i.LINK cable are placed the right way. Squeezing the terminals into jacks may damage the terminals and jacks, or result in a malfunction of your camcorder.
•You cannot copy image data stored on a “Memory Stick Duo” onto your computer via an i.LINK cable.
•Refer to the operating instructions of the software for the details on image copying.
•Refer to the operating instructions of the editing software for the recommended connection.
•Some editing software on the computer may not work correctly.
•You cannot change format DV to HDV.
The required menu settings vary depending on the recorded images and the format (HDV or DV) to be copied to the computer.
HDV/DV interface (i.LINK)
i.LINK cable (optional)
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