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Chapter 1: Operations in
AVCHD mode
Nonlinear editing
Non-linear editing of video data on SD Memory
Cards can be performed by connecting the camera
via the USB connection cable to a computer for
editing. (As for connection, refer to page 51)
Use a sufficiently charged battery or the AC
adaptor.
The following conditions are necessary for USB
connection.
PC with Windows 000, Windows XP, Windows
Vista or Windows 7; Macintosh with Intel CPU
(Intel Mac)
USB .0 (High Speed, Mass Storage Class)
compatibility (not compatible with USB 1.1)
Only connect to one computer at a time.
Camera cannot be operated if a hub or other
device is connected between the camera and
computer.
1
Insert the SD Memory Card, and move the
POWER switch to ON.
Check that the MODE switch is set to
AVCHD. The operation is not possible in DV
mode.
2
Connect the camera to the computer with
the USB connection cable.
Turn the computer’s power on before
connecting.
3
Select PC and press the ENTER button.
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Perform non-linear editing on the computer.
The contents of the SD Memory Card will
appear as a removable disk icon within My
Computer or the desktop on the computer
screen. (Page 1)
(Example) Windows
Removable disk (E:)
(Example) Macintosh
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When copying files from the camera to a
computer, be careful to ensure that files are
not accidentally overwritten.
For more details, please refer to your
computer editing software’s operating
instructions.
When changing cards, always ensure that
the access lamp is not flashing and that the
card is not currently being accessed.
You cannot operate the camera when it is
connected to a computer.
Always perform “safe hardware removal”
when disconnecting the cable.
The data on the SD Memory Card cannot be
accessed when the SD Memory Card slot
cover is open.
5
Turn the camera’s power off.
If the camera cannot be correctly recognized
by the computer, this may be able to be
remedied by one of the following methods.
Turn the power of the camera and the
computer off and back on again.
Remove the SD Memory Card from the
camera and reinsert it.
Connect to a different USB terminal on the
computer.
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