Connect the camcorder to your PC using the appropriate cable as shown in the illustration.

SYSTEM CONNECTIONS

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[A] Using USB cable

 

 

 

USB cable

To USB

To USB

(optional)

connector

 

 

PC

[B] Using DV cable

OR

 

 

 

 

DV cable

To DV

To DV

(optional)

connector

 

Core filter

Core filter

Open the connector cover.

 

PC with DV connector

 

 

Connection To A Personal Computer

[A] Using USB cable

This camcorder can transfer still images to a PC by using the provided software.

[B] Using DV cable

It is also possible to transfer still images to a PC with a DV connector by using software equipped with the PC or commercially available software.

1

2 If you are using the USB connection, set the VIDEO/MEMORY switch to “MEMORY”.

•Only the still images stored in the memory card can be transferred to a PC.

3 Turn the camcorder’s Power Switch to “ ” while pressing down the Lock Button located on the switch and turn on the PC.

•Refer to the instruction manual of the software on how to transfer a still image to the PC.

NOTES:

It is recommended to use the AC Power Adapter/ Charger as the power supply instead of the battery pack (  pg. 10).

Never connect the USB cable and the DV cable simultaneously to the camcorder. Connect only the cable you wish to use to the camcorder.

When using a DV cable, be sure to use an optional DV cable depending on the type of DV connector (4 or 6 pins) on the PC, or use the DV cable provided with the capture board.

If the PC connected to the camcorder via the USB cable is not powered, the camcorder does not enter the USB mode.

The date/time information cannot be captured into the PC.

Refer to the instruction manuals of the PC and Software.

The still images can also be transferred to a PC with a DV connector-equipped capture board.

The system may not work properly depending on the PC or capture board you are using.

“USB MODE” and/or “ACCESSING FILE” appears on the LCD monitor while the PC is accessing data in the camcorder or the camcorder is transferring a file to the PC.

NEVER disconnect the USB cable while

“ACCESSING FILE” is displayed on the LCD monitor since this can result in product damage.

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Technicolor - Thomson HP 270 user manual System Connections, Using USB cable, Using DV cable

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