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Conditions in which PC connection software can be used:
• Windows 98 preinstalled PC
• IBM PC/AT compatible PC
• Equipped with USB port in standard
• CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive provided
The following hardware requirements are recommended for smooth use:
• Pentium II, Pentium III, Celeron with clock frequency 400 MHz or higher
• Memory of at least 64 MB
• Free space on hard disc: at least 100 MB
The following are stored in the PC connection software CD-ROM:
• USB device driver for DVD comcorder
• UDF Reader
Cautions:
• No power is supplied to this DVD camcorder via PC connection cable: Use the AC adapter/charger to
power the DVD camcorder.
• The PC connection cable provided is exclusively for this DVD camcorder. A generally available USB
cable cannot be used.
• Unplug all cables other than the power cable and USB cable when connecting camcorder to PC.
• Do not unplug the PC connection cable when the ACCESS indicator is lit or blinking: Disconnecting it
could damage the data on disc.
• And, thoroughly read the instruction manual of PC connection software.
• Connect the DVD camcorder to PC at comfortable room temperature: If movies are transferred at
ambient temperature of 95˚F (35˚C) or more for an extended time, reading errors could result.
• Hitachi does not guarantee operation in the following cases:
- When using USB port added by installing USB extended board
- When USB hub is used
- When cables other than the cable supplied are used
- When PC equipped with DVD-RAM drive is used (in USB connection)
• If you use PC equipped with DVD-RAM drive, change the UDF file system to the UDF device driver
contained in the PC connection software.
Transferring Data to PC