Managing/Editing Clips Using A Computer; Connecting Using A Usb Cable - Sony PXW-FS7 Operating Instructions Manual

• If the external timecode source is disconnected, the
timecode may shift by one frame per hour with respect
to the reference timecode.
To release external lock
Change the Timecode setting in the TC/UB menu,
or turn the camcorder off.
External lock is also released if you start
recording in Slow & Quick Motion mode.
Synchronizing the timecode of another
device with the timecode of the
camcorder
Set the unit that supplies the timecode to a mode
in which the timecode output keeps running (such
as Free Run or Clock).
1
Set the timecode of the camcorder using
the Timecode (page 82) in the TC/UB
menu.
2
Check that the TC IN/OUT switch
(page 12) is set to the OUT position, and
connect the TC IN/OUT connector and
Genlock connector (page 12) to the
timecode input and reference signal
input, respectively, of the device you
want to synchronize.
Managing/Editing Clips
using a Computer

Connecting using a USB Cable

Using an XQD card reader (option)
Connect an MRW-E80 XQD Card Reader
(option) using a USB cable, and insert a memory
card in the slot. The memory card is recognized as
a computer extension drive.
Using mass storage mode
Connect the camcorder using a USB cable, and
insert a memory card in the slot. The memory
card is recognized as a computer extension drive.
1
Turn the camcorder POWER switch to
the ON position.
A message appears on the screen or
viewfinder asking whether to enable USB
connection.
Note
The USB connection confirmation message is not
displayed while another confirmation message or
progress message is displayed, for example, when
formatting or restoring an XQD memory card.
The confirmation message is displayed when the
formatting or restoring execution ends. The USB
confirmation message is also not displayed when
the clip properties screen is displayed. The message
is displayed when processing ends or when you
return to the thumbnail screen.
2
Turn the SEL/SET dial and select
Execute.
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