Computer a Connecting and Dubbing, Audio Duplication, Jack, LINK.i the Using Equipment Other to Dubbing 4 Chapter
Editing (Connecting a Computer)
Preparations
Transferring picture data from the unit to a computer (editing machine)
•To transfer picture data recorded on a tape to an editing
machine in HDV, set [HDV/DV SEL] in the [IN/OUT REC] menu to [HDV] (page 70), then set [HDV t
DV CONV] of [i.LINK SET] in the [IN/OUT REC] menu to [OFF] (page 72).
•To transfer the picture data recorded on a tape in DVCAM (DV) to an editing machine, set [HDV t
DV CONV] of [i.LINK SET] in the [IN/OUT REC] menu to [OFF] (page 72).
•To transfer the picture data recorded on a tape in HDV to an editing machine in DVCAM (DV) format, select [DVCAM] or [DV SP] in [HDV t DV CONV] of
[i.LINK SET] in the [IN/OUT REC] menu, then set [DOWN CONVERT] (page 72).
Notes
•The operation may not work with some of editing machine software. Before using the software, confirm that it is compatible with the unit.
•The unit cannot up convert a tape recorded in DVCAM (DV) format to HDV format when transferring the picture data on an editing machine.
•If you use a tape recorded both in HDV and DVCAM (DV) formats when [HDV/DV SEL] in the [IN/OUT REC] menu is set to [AUTO], the computer (editing machine) may not recognize the unit or you may not be able to edit the tape correctly.
•There are restrictions on the video output when you play back a tape recorded in HDV format at various
speeds. Refer to the table for
•When you use a tape that was down converted from HDV to DVCAM or DV, some conventional DVCAM/DV editing software may not perform a time code search, or this operation could result in an error.
•When you record HDV signals that are input through
the 
HDV/DV jack, the connecting portion between scenes on the tape will be displayed as a still picture for approximately 1 second. We recommend you perform digital nonlinear editing.
•If your editing software has the capability to output the time code as well as the video and audio signals to the unit, and you intend to record that time code, set [HDV/DV IN TC] in the [TC/UB SET] menu of the
unit to [EXTERNAL].
For details on the TC/UB SET menu, see “TC/UB SET menu” on page 78.
•When [HDV/DV IN TC] in the [TC/UB SET] menu is set to [EXTERNAL], if you input time code to the
HDV/DV jack that is not continuous or does not advance correctly, the value of the recorder or displayed time code may not be equal to the actual value of the input one. If you use a tape recorded under such conditions, you may not be able to perform searches or edits of the picture, depending on the device you use.
•For connection of the editing controller and its peripheral devices, refer to the instruction manual of the editing controller and that of the editing software you use.
•The editing functions you can use depend on the editing software. For details on editing methods, refer to the instruction manual of your editing software.
•The unit has a function to down convert HDV signals to DVCAM (DV) signals to output them from the
HDV/DV jack. Some software may not edit DVCAM/DV signals that are down converted from HDV signals correctly. In this case, follow the procedures below for tape duplication, then use the duplicated tape when editing the picture.
Creating a DVCAM compatible tape
Set [HDV t DV CONV] of [i.LINK SET] in the [IN/OUT REC] menu to [DVCAM], then perform DVCAM recording using a recording device that accepts the DVCAM format.
Creating a general consumer DV compatible tape
Set [HDV t DV CONV] of [i.LINK SET] in the [IN/OUT REC] menu to [DV SP], set [DOWN CONVERT], then perform DV recording using a recording device that accepts DV format.
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