Using A Computer; Copying Movies On A Tape To A Computer - Sony DCR-VX2200E Operating Manual

Using a Computer

Copying movies on a tape to a computer

Connect your camcorder to the computer
with an i.LINK cable.
The computer needs to have an i.LINK
connector and be installed with editing
software that can copy video signals.
b Notes
• The DV jack of your camcorder does not have
a power-supply function.
• When you connect your camcorder to a
computer via an i.LINK cable, make sure that
the terminals of the i.LINK cable are placed the
right way. Squeezing the terminals into jacks
may damage the terminals and jacks, or result in
a malfunction of your camcorder.
• You cannot copy image data stored on a
"Memory Stick Duo" media onto your computer
via an i.LINK cable.
• Refer to the operating instructions of the
software for the details on image copying.
• Refer to the operating instructions of the editing
software for the recommended connection.
• Some editing software on the computer may not
work correctly.
Step:1 Connect an i.LINK cable
DV interface (i.LINK)
i.LINK cable (optional)
Notes on connecting to the computer
• Connect the i.LINK cable to the computer first,
then to your camcorder. Connecting in the
opposite order may cause static electricity to
build up, resulting in a malfunction of your
camcorder.
• The computer may freeze or may not recognize
the signal from your camcorder in the following
situations.
– Connecting your camcorder to a computer
that does not support the DVCAM (DV)
video signal formats.
– Changing the POWER switch position while
connected with an i.LINK cable.
Step:2 Copying the movies
Use the supplied AC Adaptor to obtain AC
power (p. 12).
1 Prepare editing software (not provided).
2 Turn on your computer.
3 Insert a tape into your camcorder and set
the POWER switch to VCR.
4 Copy images to the computer with your
software.
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