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Connecting an External Device (i.LINK Connection)
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Connecting External Devices
To use Final Cut Pro of Apple Inc.
It is necessary to convert the clips to files that can
be edited with the Final Cut Pro, using XDCAM
Transfer.
For information on XDCAM Transfer or
Log & Transfer, visit the web sites shown in
“XDCAM EX web sites” on page 15 or on the cover
page of the supplied CD-ROM.
Notes on use of applications
When using any of the following application
programs, be sure to use the latest version that
supports this camcorder.
•XDCAM EX Clip Browsing Software
•XDCAM Transfer (PDZK-P1)
•Log & Transfer (PDZK-LT1)
If you use the XDCAM EX Clip Browsing
Software V2.5.1 or earlier to view clips, clips
recorded in SD Mode become invisible.
In such a case, proceed by either of the following
methods:
• Execute “Update Media” of “Clip” of the
OTHERS menu (see page 133).
• Use the latest version of the XDCAM EX Clip
Browsing Software to view the clips in the
respective card (or folder).
When an HDV-compatible video format (S
P
1440/60i, SP 1440/50i, or SP 1440/24P) or a
DVCAM-compatible video format (format of SD
Mode) is selected, setting the “i.LINK I/O” of the
OTHERS menu to “HDV” or “DVCAM” enables
signal inputs/outputs via the i.LINK(HDV/DV)
connector.
You can record the same images as those
recorded on an SxS memory card in this
camcorder on an external device connected to the
i.LINK(HDV/DV) connector, or record playback
pictures (HDV streams) of the external device on
the memory card in the camcorder.
For playback, DVCAM streams of 16-bit 2-
channel lock audio are acceptable.
Nonlinear editing conforming to the HDV format
is also enabled.
Notes
• DVCAM streams cannot be recorded with the
camcorder.
• When you set “i.LINK I/O” of the OTHERS
menu to “HDV” or “DVCAM,” no signal is
output from the SDI OUT connector.
• Use the i.LINK(HDV/DV) connector only for
one-to-one i.LINK connection.
• When you change a setting which affects output
signals from the i.LINK(HDV/DV) connector,
such as “i.LINK I/O,” “HD/SD Mode,” “Video
Format” of the OTHERS menu, “Output
Select,” or “Down Converter” of the VIDEO
SET menu, disconnect the i.LINK cable then
change the setting. Changing such a setting with
the i.LINK cable connected may cause
improper operation of the connected i.LINK
device.
When you set the camcorder to Camera mode, the
picture being shot with this camcorder is outp
ut as
an HDV or DVCAM stream via the
i.LINK(HDV/DV) connector. It can be recorded
Connecting an External
Device (i.LINK
Connection)
Recording the Camcorder Picture
on an External Device