Cautionary notes on connecting the camcorder to another device via a USB cable
21-Feb-2012
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IMPORTANT
The screens and settings that appear may differ depending on the model you are using.
When connecting the camcorder to another device, you need to select the appropriate camcorder settings.
Make sure that you check the following section before connecting your camcorder to another device.
1. Connect the camcorder to a compact power adapter.
IMPORTANT
When connecting the camcorder to another device, using the compact power adapter.
2. Press the <
> button to playback mode.
> button to playback mode.3. Check the playback screen.
Make sure that the mode that indicates where movies and photos are recorded is displayed.
- To read AVCHD movies: Open the [AVCHD Movies] or [AVCHD Gallery] index screen.
- To read MP4 movies: Open the [MP4 Movies] index screen.
- To read photos: Open the [Photos] index screen.
- When the camcorder is connected to a computer:
- Do not open the memory card slot cover and do not remove the memory card.
- Do not access, change or delete any of the camcorder’s folders or files directly from the computer as this may result in permanent data loss. Always use only the supplied software to save your recordings on the computer and, if necessary, to transfer back previously saved video files to the camcorder.
- Observe the following precautions while the ACCESS indicator is on or flashing. Failing to do so may result in permanent data loss.
- Do not open the memory card slot cover.
- Do not disconnect the USB cable.
- Do not turn off the camcorder or the computer.
- Do not change the camcorder’s operating mode.
- When restoring to the camcorder video files that were previously saved to the computer, do not disconnect the USB cable or turn off the camcorder or computer. Doing so may result in scenes that cannot be played back on the camcorder.
- Operation may not work correctly depending on the specifications/settings of your computer.
- If you wish to use the recordings on your computer, make copies of them first. Use the copied files, retaining the originals.
REFERENCE
If the camcorder cannot be connected to a computer, please see What to do when the camcorder is not recognized by the computer over a USB connection.
For information on the compatibility of the camcorder with your recorder, see the instruction manual for your recorder or the manufacturer’s Web site.
REFERENCE
For information on connecting to the recorder, see Copying Recordings to an External Video Recorder.