Operating Clips With A Computer - Sony PMW-F55 Operating Instructions Manual

Operating Clips With a
Computer
To use the ExpressCard slot of a
computer
If the computer is equipped with an ExpressCard/
34 or ExpressCard/54 slot, you can directly insert
the SxS memory card containing clips recorded
with this camcorder and access the files.
Notes
• The SxS Device Driver Software must be installed on
your computer.
• Operation is not guaranteed with all computers.
For support information for the driver, visit the
following URL:
http://www.sony.net/SxS-Support/
With a Windows computer, check that a
Removable Disk appears in My Computer. This
indicates normal status.
With a Macintosh computer, an icon is displayed
on the menu bar.
To connect with a USB cable
When you connect the camcorder or the SBAC-
US30/UT100 SxS Memory Card USB Reader/
Writer (optional) using a USB cable, the memory
card in the slot is acknowledged as an extended
drive by the computer.
When two memory cards are mounted in this
camcorder, they are acknowledged as two
independent extended drives by the computer.
When the unit is used with a PC connection,
download device drivers, plug-ins, and
application software, where applicable, from the
Sony Professional products web site.
Sony Professional products web site homepage:
U.S.A. http://pro.sony.com
Canada http://www.sonybiz.ca
Latin America http://sonypro-latin.com
Europe, Middle East and Africa
http://www.pro.sony.eu
Japan http://www.sonybsc.com
Asia Pacific http://pro.sony-asia.com
Korea http://bp.sony.co.kr
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Operating Clips With a Computer

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Although the data regarding recorded materials
are stored over multiple files and folders, you can
easily handle the clips without considering its
data and directory structure, by using the
dedicated application software.
Notes
• The camcorder does not work on the bus power from
the computer. Supply the operating power.
• If you perform operations, such as copy, on clips on the
SxS memory card by using the Explorer (Windows) or
Finder (Macintosh), the subsidiary data contained by
the clips may not be maintained.
To check the connection to the camcorder
1
Set the power switch to ON to turn on
the camcorder.
A message prompting you to confirm that
you wish to enable the USB connection is
displayed on the viewfinder screen.
Note
This message will not be displayed while another
confirmation message or in-progress message (e.g.,
for formatting or restoring of an SxS memory card)
is shown on the screen. It appears when formatting
or restoration has completed. The USB connection
is disabled while recording, playing, or displaying
thumbnail.
2
Select "Execute" by turning the MENU
dial.
3
With Windows, check that the memory
card is displayed as a removable disk in
My Computer.
With Macintosh, check that a "NO
NAME" or "Untitled" folder was
created on the desktop. (The Macintosh
folder name can be changed.)
Notes
• The following operations must be avoided when the
ACCESS lamp is lit in red.
—Turning the power off or disconnecting the power
cord
—Removing the SxS memory card
—Disconnecting the USB cable
• When removing an SxS memory card from a
Macintosh, do not select "Card Power Off" from the
SxS memory card icon displayed on the menu bar.
• Operation is not guaranteed with all computers.