For Macintosh users
Close down all applications running on the computer.
Drag and drop the drive icon on the desktop onto the [Trash] icon.
Disconnect the USB cable (supplied) from the camcorder and computer.
•If you are using Mac OS X, turn off the computer before disconnecting the USB cable and ejecting the “Memory Stick Duo.”
•Do not disconnect the USB cable while the access lamp is lit.
•Make sure to disconnect the USB cable (supplied) before turning off your camcorder.
Recommended connection
Connect as shown in the following illustrations to operate the camcorder correctly.
•Connect the camcorder to a computer via the USB cable (supplied). Make sure no other USB devices are connected to the computer.
•If your computer has a USB keyboard and a USB mouse as standard equipment, leave them connected and connect the camcorder to an available USB jack with the USB cable (supplied).
•Operation is not guaranteed if you connect two or more USB devices to the computer.
•Operation is not guaranteed if you connect the USB cable to the USB jack on a keyboard or USB hub.
•Make sure to connect the cable to the USB jack on the computer.
•Operation is not guaranteed on all the recommended environments.
Copying movies on a tape to the computer
Connect your camcorder to the computer with an i.LINK cable (optional).
The computer needs to be provided with an i.LINK connector and be installed with editing software that can copy HDV signals. The software required depends on the format of the recorded pictures and the format for copying to the computer (HDV or DVCAM (DV)) as shown in the table below.
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HDV | HDV | capable of copying | |
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DVCAM | HDV | capable of copying | |
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| signal | |
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| Editing software | |
DVCAM | DVCAM | capable of copying | |
(DV) | (DV) | DVCAM (DV) | |
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| signal | |
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•Refer to the operating instructions of the software for the details on image copying.
•Refer to the operational instruction of the editing software for the recommended connection.
•Some editing software on the computer may not work correctly.
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HDV/DV Interface (i.LINK) jack
i.LINK cable (optional)
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