System Connections; Connection To A Personal Computer - THOMSON HP 270 User Manual

SYSTEM CONNECTIONS

[A] Using USB cable
[B] Using DV cable
Open the connector cover.

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
Connect the camcorder to your PC using the
appropriate cable as shown in the illustration.
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.
To USB
To DV
Core filter
USB cable
(optional)
OR
DV cable
(optional)
Core filter
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.
To USB
connector
PC
To DV
connector
PC with DV connector
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